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7:00 PM
September 23 19 91
Monday,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The C~hy Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on
September 23, 1991 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall,
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein.
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Public hearing to finalize and adopt Annual Budget andCaDital Program, and ado~tthe millage
rate, for the City of Sanford, Florida, for Fiscal Year of October 1, 1991 to September 30,
1992; as advertised in the Sanford Herald on September 3, 1991 and September 18, 1991.
The Chairman announced that the Proposed 1991-92 millage rate of 6.8759 mills
exceeds the rolled-back rate by 12.3054%,
continuing level of City Services in the
associated with new development.
and this is necessary for City to provide
face of inflation, and to meet new demands
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, Proposed 1991-92 budget and millage rate.
Dick Barnett, 2070 Grandview Avenue, appeared and requested an explanation
regarding the 13 million dollars in ad valorem taxes, the enterprise fund activity, and a
statement of what the total indebtedness is for the City.
City Manager reported that the General Fund is approximately $3,000,000.00, of
which 4 1/2 million dollars is ad valorem taxes, and that the remainder comes from sales tax,
franchise fees, utility fees, license fees, revenue sharing, building permit fees,
development permit fees, fines, etc. Further, the Enterprise Fund consists of the Water and
Sewer Fund, Refuse Collection Fund, and Stormwater Utility Fund, and that these funds
together with the General Fund comprise the total budget.
William Balzer, 222 Bradshaw Drive, appeared and requested an explanation regarding
the City's billing process for water and sewer.
City Manager reported that the utility rate structure is split into two areas
consisting of a service charge/connection charge, and metered fee which is based on the
number of units of metered water used.
Leo Salvail, 2522 Willow Avenue, appeared and reported that he is opposed to the
tremendous tax increase in the budget for FY 91/92, that the appraisals for old properties
in Sanford increased 200% to 300%, that the City Commission could have reduced the millage
to off-set said high appraisals, and because there was no decrease in the millage there
should be a large surplus.
Alfred DeLattibeaudiere, 807 Sanford Avenue, appeared and reported t'hat Sanford
citizens are being taken advantage of, and that he is disgustingly dissatisfied with the way
the tax payers are treated in this town. Further. the City of Sanford was solvent seven
years ago, and that he cannot understand why the City is in the red today.
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Bradford Gonzales appeared and reported that the County and City want more money,
that the State is talking about cutting needed services for the elderly, and that the poor
people are paying the higher tax burden. Further, local governments need to work closely
together so they don't overlap one another. Also, he hoped some taxes would be used to
resolve the flooding problem in Bryn Haven.
City Manager reported that tax money will not be needed to fix the drainage problem
in Bryn Haven, that the developer's contractor is scheduled to begin adding additional pipes
on November 15, 1991, to correct the problem.
Art Harris, 1108 Grove Manor Drive, appeared and reported that his property taxes
went up, that taxes are raised when the millage is not rolled back, that each person present
this evening will have less money to live on as a result of said tax increase, and that the
City should be able to make do with less money. Also, the City tore down two pools, and now
it wants to build a new one.
Daisy Curry, 119 Bethune Circle, appeared and reported that her property assessment
was raised from $37,000.00 to $45,000.00, and asked who selects the property appraiser.
Also, the County says the City Commission and Mayor are the cause of higher property
assessments.
Mayor Smith reported that the property appraiser is elected County-wide, and that
the City has no input regarding property appraisals.
Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 1617, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DETERMINING
THE AMOUNTAND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION ANDMAKINGTHE
ANNUAL TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992, FOR THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein AyE
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Commissioner McClanahan moved to adopt Resolution No. 1618, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A BUDGET OF REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1991, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1992, AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Public'hearing to consider second reading an~ adoption of Ordinance No. 3074, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on September 12, 1991.
Ordinance No. 3074, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THECITYOF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR TFfE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1991, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1992; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of September 9, 1991, was next placed on
second reading. After being read by title the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Ordinance
No. 3074. No one appeared.
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No. 3074.
follows:
Oommissioner McClanahan moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye'
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
No. 3075.
follows:
Public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 3075, as advertised in the Sanford
Herald on September 12, 1991.
Ordinance No. 3075, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESCINDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3026, AND ADOPTING A SALARY CLASSIFICATION
PLAN EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1991; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of September 9, 1991, was next placed on
second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Ordinance
No. 3075.
Bradford Gonzales appeared and asked if the classification pay plan includes some
type of plan for raises.
City Manager reported that said plan identifies specific positions, and does not
include a cost of living raise.
Commissioner McClanahan moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Cormmission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize City Manager to approve transfer of budgeted
funds within departments, offices, or agencies during FY 92, as minor adjustments become
necessary, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Seconded by CoK~issioner McClanahan and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Continuation of public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3072,
re: Closing, vacating and abandoning a portion of a utility easement lying between Sanora
Boulevard and Stenstrom Boulevard and betwccn Sanford Avenue and Hunt Drive, tabled at
Regular Meeting of August 26, 1991 and September 9, 1991, pending receipt of executed owner's
agreement; said documents received September 10, 1991, Mark Le~la, owner.
City Clerk reported that proper documentation was received September 19, 1991.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Ordinance No. 307'2. No one appeared.
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3072.
follows:
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 3076, as advertised in the Sanford
Herald on September 12, 1991.
Ordinance No. 3076, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1688 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1850 AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2067 PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDED
PENSION PLAN FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO INCREASE BENEFIT
RATES FROM 2.75% TO 3.00% AND TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CITY
CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITS[, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of September 9, 1991, was next placed on
second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons Present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Ordinance
No. 3076.
Bradford Gonzales appeared and reminded the Commission to "tighten the belt" in
order to better use the City's money, and that he would like to see a conservative vote on
said issue, and on Ordinance No. 3077.
Dick Barnett, 2070 Grandview Avenue, appeared and asked what the difference is
between Police and Fire pensions.
City Manager suggested that Mr. Barnett speak with Finance Director regarding same.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as
3076.
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 3077, as advertised in the Sanford
Herald on September 12, 1991.
Ordinance No. 3077, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1689 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2068
PROVIDING FOR ANAMENDED PENSION PLAN FOR FIREFIGHTERS TO
INCREASE BENEFIT RATES FROM 2.20% TO 2.44% AND TO PROVIDE
MINIMUM CITY CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of September 9, 1991, was next placed on
second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Ordinance
No. 3077. No one appeared.
Commissioner Howell moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3077. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
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Consideration of request from Laura Straehla, Sanford Historic Trust, Inc. to utilize City
Con~ission Chambers on October 12, 1991, from 6:00 P.M. through 8:00 P.M., for Duany Project
presentation. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve
utilization of City Commission Chambers as requested. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of offer from Mr. & Mrs. Anthony B. People, to purchase City owned property
(The West 100 feet of the East 194 feet of Lot "A", Amended Plat, Elnora Square). On
recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to accept said offer from Mr. &
Mrs. People, to purchase City owned property as described above, in amount of $1,500.00,
which includes $300.00 appraisal fee. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Nay
Commissioner Howell Nay
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Ordinance No. 3078, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND HIDDEN
LAKE DRIVE AND BETWEEN ART LANE AND HIDDEN LAKE DRIVE;
SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATEDIN SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
On motion of Commissioner McCtanahan, seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Ordinance No. 3079, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1893 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF
LAND USE ELEMENT, TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT, HOUSING
ELEMENT; PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT WHICH INCLUDES
SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, POTABLE WATER, DRAINAGE, AND
AQUIFER RECHARGE; CONSERVATION ELEMENT, RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
ELEMENT, AND PROVIDING GENERAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION
CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
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On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Ordinance No. 3080, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 2-33 (A) AND (B),
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND
RECREATION OF THE CITY CODE TO REORGANIZE SAID
DEPARTMENTS INTO ONE DEPARTMENT TO BE NAMED THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS; PROVIDING THE
F~NCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Commissioner Howell requested a breakdown of funds spent on Scenic Improvement
Board in the laSt five years, and what the Grounds Maintenance staff has been.
Consideration of requests for "Special Events" Permits as follows:
A. From First Shiloh M.B. Church, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally in the Park, on
January 20, 1992, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at Fort Mellon Park.
B. From Holiday Inn Lake Monroe Marina, for West Coast Promotions-JetSkiRace (40-60
participants), on November 2 and 3, 1991, from 9:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M.
C. From Holiday Inn Lake Monroe Marina, for FloridaWater Cross Jet Ski Race (40-60
participants), on October 5 and 6, 1991.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve "Special
Event" Permit for A. above, as requested. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner McClanahan asked if the City has received payment owed by Holiday Inn
for prior Special Event.
City Manager reported that the payment has not been received, and approval of a
"Special Events" Permit for the large boat races scheduled for the end of September, 1991,
was contingent upon receipt of outstanding monies owed from the boat races last year, and
that said races were subsequently canceled. Further, Holiday Inn is not proposing to utilize
any space other than Holiday Inn property for these two events.
Commissioner Thomas moved to table consideration of "Special Events" Permits, B &
C, and for a Holiday Inn representative to appear before the CoK~ission regarding same.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Howell moved to remove the aforementioned item from the table.
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows.:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
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Cnmmissioner Howell moved to deny "Special Events" Permits for B. & C. above. Said
motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Howell requested that the "Special Events" Policy be readdressed at
a Work Session.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve
"Special Events" Permits for B. and C. above, subject to receipt of monies due and owing from
boat races held last year.
Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Consideration of request from Conklin, Porter &
Reclamation Facility Expansion Project design.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve said increased design fee by $553,500.00.
Holmes, for fee increase for Water
On recommendation of City Manager,
Seconded
by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner ThomaS Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of Bond Referendum Election Items regarding October 8, 1991 Bond Ref~.
Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Bond Referendum Election Proclamation. Seconded
by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the-vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Dick Barnett appeared and reported that Sanford citizens are being asked to vote
for or against a $3,000,000.00 recreation complex, and asked what the total encumbrances are
for the City of Sanford, and when said encumbrances will be paid.
City Manager reported that there is no outstanding general obligation bond debt,
that approximately 1 1/2 years ago the City sold $3,000,000.00 in Certificates of
Participation, to be paid over a fourteen year period, and that there is no other general
revenue or ad valorem debt.
(Commissioner Howell absent from meeting.)
City Manager reported that the Florida TRIM Act requires that the 11.9 million
dollars in utility bonds that were recently sold, be listed as part of this year's budget,
that the total outstanding utility bonds are approximately $32,000,000.00, that virtually all
of said utility bond debt is mandated, and that the State RevolVing Fund loan is
$1,500,000.00. Also, the City of Sanford is in very good shape financially compared to other
jurisdictions around the country.
(Commissioner Howell present.)
Commissioner McClanahan moved to designate Commissioner Howell as the City
Commission representative, to attend the Logic & Accuracy test on October 4, 1991 at 3:30
P.M., and the ballot count on October 8, 1991, at 6:30 P.M., for the Bond Referendum.
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner McClanahan moved to designate
11:30
Special Meeting on October 9, 1991, to canvass the votes
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
A.M. as the meeting time for the
reqarding the Bond Referendum.
the Commission as follows:
Information sul~itted, from PlanningandZoning Commission MeetingThursday, September6, 1991
as follows:
FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
September 10, 1991~
TO:
SUBJECT:
City Clerk~
Regularly Scheduled Meeting.of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Thursday, September 5, 1991, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Commission
Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
Unanimously approved the request for an accessory residential dwelling..unjt ;fg.r
a.securityl guard for Loch Lows Preparatory School, located in a SR-1, =Sifigle
Family District at:.~i t 90 Lake Mary Blvd.
Inc.
~P. Hershone~'..President
Trie school property had been broken and entered into five
times in the past year and he needs a full time security guard on the premises.
After disCussion regarding the road ,mprovemants for and the exteh~l°R
water line~ on Kennel .Road, unanimously approyed the Site Plan for Aero
Products; a manufacturing/warehouse use, loCated ~ 700 Kennel Road, in a RI-l,
Restricted Industrial District.
OWher: SCOtt Barnes ~
Representative: John Reynolds
Unanimously approved the 'Site Pla~.. !q[ the first two phases for El Bethel House
of Refuge, e~ church use, located at ~i~ Celery Avenue in a MR-2, Multiple-Family
Residential Dwelling Distr~ct. Phase[;b~;e consists of the building and parking for
150 members; phase two is the layo~ ~f the additional parking required for a 375
seat sanCtuary.
Owner: El Bethel House of Refuge
Representative: Mike Davis
Unanimously approved the Site Plan for a detached sign for IJ'l Champ Food
Store, located at 2990 Sanford Avenue In a RC-1, Restricted Commercial District.
with the following conditions:
a.) 50 square feet of landscaping,
b.) 5' front and 15' side setbacks,
c.) 25' max. height.
Owner: U'l Champ Food Stores, Inc. -
Representative: Roger Williams
Unanimously approved the Site Plan for a detached sign for U'l Champ Food
Store, located at 1920 French Avenue in a GC-2, General Commercial District with
the following conditions:
a.) 50 square feet of landscaping,
b.) 5' front setback, ~
c.) 25' maximum heiglit.
Owner: U'l Champ Food Stores, Inc.
Representative: Roger Williams
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Consideration of Board appointments/re-appointments.
Youth Advisory Committee: The City Clerk reported that the terms of Jennifer
Campbell, Robert Lundquist, Katherine Williams and. Moses Aviles expired July
22, 1991, and we a~e awaiting recommendations from YOuth Advisory Committee.
The Commission took no action.
Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library/Museum: The City Clerk reported that
there is one vacancy, for term to expire November 4, 1993. The Commission
took no action.
Commissioner Howell moved to appoint Dennis Conners to replace Ned Yancey on the
Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library/MuseumBoard. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Nay
Commissioner Thomas Nay
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of Consent Agenda Items as follows:
A. Requests for payment of statements.
(1)
From City Attorney for professional services for
the month of August, 1991 ......................... $ 6,407.00
(2) From Conklin, Porter and Holmes for Rate Analysis Study:
Fee increase in amount of $4,000.00, for
additional services provided, for total
not to exceed ................................ $17,901.25
II. Final Invoice ................................ $ 4,000.00
B. Tabulation of Bids:
(1) Bid %90/91-68, Medical Equipment. (Fire Department)
(2) Bid ~90/91-69, Water Storage Pond & Lakes Treatment. (Parks
Department)
(3) Bid 990/91-70, High Pressure Sewer Hose. (Utility Department)
(4) Bid ~90/91-71, Rescue and Retrieval System. (Utility Department)
Approval of Minutes of August 26, 1991 Work Session, Minutes of August 27,
1991 Joint Meeting with Seminole County Board of Commissioners, and Minutes
of September 9, 1991 Work Session.
On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner McClanahanand carried
by the vote of the Commission as fOllows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
the Commission:
A. Authorized payment of statements (1) and (2).
B. (1)
Accepted only bid meeting specifications, from Aero ProductS, as
described in memo dated September 13, 1991, from Fire Chief; totalling
$1,883.28.
(2)
(3)
Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Lake Doctors, Inc.
in amount of $2,760.00.
Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Sewer Equipment of
Florida in amount of $2,700.00.
(4)
Accepted lower bid, which met specifications, from Diversified Lifting
Systems in amount of $2,098.00.
Ce
Approved Minutes of August 26, 1991 Work Session, August 27, 1991 Joint
Meeting. with Seminole County Board of Commissioners, and September 9, 1991
Work Session.
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The Commission acknowledged six lump sum contract invoices approved for payment
totalling $383,283.48.
Consideration of request from E1 Bethel House of Refuge, to waive LDR requirement to pave
parking spaces at 1001 Celery Avenue. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas
moved to waive required paved parking spaces other than two parking spaces to be paved for
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as
daily use.
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of request from Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church, to close Orange Avenue
between 7th Street an~ 8th Street, for a Carnival on October 5, 1991. On recommendation of
City Manager, CoK~issionerThomas moved to approve street closure as requested, and to waive
Conditional Use public hearing by Planning and Zoning, subject to requestor coordinating with
Land Development Coordinator and assure, prior to the event, compliance with all other
applicable requirements for similar events including parking/traffic control, sanitary
facilities, tent permit as required, etc. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 1619.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to adopt Resolution No. 1619, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING THEAVERAGEIMPERVIOUSAREA OF ANEQUIVALENT
RESIDENTIAL UNIT; ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF FEES TO BE
PAID TO THECITYOF SANFORDFORTHESTOR/4WATERMANAGEMENT
UTILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of FY 91-92 Weatherization Contract with Florida Department of Community
Affairs. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize the
execution of said contract, and to adopt Resolution No. 1620, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OFT HE CITY OF SAN-FORD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO
THE FY 91/92 CITY OF SANFORD WEATHERIZATION CONTRACT.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
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Ruquest from Joe ROsier, Attorney for "Uncle Nick's Oyster Bar", to amend City Code, to add
a new AlcoholiC Beverage Registration Classification, which would permit Uncle Nick's, and
other similarly-situated Class 3 establishments to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays, as
discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to deny said request,
including previous request to permit Uncle Nick's to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request from Mike Severt, for waiver of two-hour moving requirement, to sell Christmas trccu
on vacant lot north of Aamco on 17-92, as discussedat tonight's Work Session. Commissioner
McClanahan moved to deny request for waiver, and not to grant any other waivers or variances
of City Code Section 18-72, and instructed City Clerk to notify prior holders of Peddler's
Licenses, for sale of Christmas trees and/or Fireworks regarding same. Seconded by
Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of Contract with Environmental Consulting Technology, Inc. Commissioner Thomas
moved to authorize the execution of said Contract with Environmental Consulting Technology,
Inc., in amount of $2,750.00, for preliminary determination of horizontal extent of coal tar
impacted surface soils/sediments in the Cloud Creek Branch drainage system. Seconded by
Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of Revised Sick Leave Policy, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to amend the Personnel Rules & Regulations, to include a
"Voluntary Sick Leave Donation Program", as described in memo dated September 23, 1991, from
Personnel Director. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Consideration of three Franchise Agreements for C~-m-~ercial Solid Waste Collection. On
recommendation of Assistant City Attorney, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize the
execution of said Franchise Agreements with IWS, Western Waste, and Waste Management.
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe confirmed that members of the Commission have received
the October 9, 1991 Special Meeting Agenda.
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Request from Seminole County Humane Society, for free refuse pick-up beginning October 1,
1991.
Bo Simpson, 972 Lake Irene, Casselberry, appeared and reported that the Seminole
County Humane Society located at 2800 Country Home Road, exists solely on donations and
contributions. Further, Casselberry is the only municipality in Seminole County that has
animal control, and budgets $219,500. for it, that over the past eight months in Sanford
alone, 246 animals were surrendered, there were 126 abuse cases, 43 animals were impounded,
112 animals were adopted, which equals 252 hours of truck time. Further, Seminole County
Humane Society does not have the funds for a dumpster, and requested that the Commission
consider providing free refuse pick-up.
City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 3066 prohibits free refuse pick-up
service, however, the Commission may want to consider authorizing funding for one month's
free refuse service while he tries to work out funding or free service through Seminole
County.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize
funding for one month's free refuse service for the Seminole County Humane Society while City
Manager tries to work out funding or free service through Seminole County. Seconded by
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request for City Commission to adopt loitering ordinance.
Bennie Alexander, 1212 West 8th Street, representative for Celery City Lodge,
appeared and reported that there is a serious loitering problem in the area of Celery City
Lodge, which has made it difficult to hold meetings, and requested that the Commission adopt
an ordinance to stop the loitering.
Police Chief Harriet reported that the Police Department is making regular checks
in the area, that there has been a concerted effort to move people along, and that said
problem is a high priority.
Assistant City Attorney reported that loitering ordinances are ~ery difficult and
many have been held unconstitutional, and that the City of Sanford adopted an ordinance,
which was deemed capricious and arbitrary by the 18th Judiciary Circuit Judge.
After discussion, the Commission authorized Assistant City Attorney to research and
make recommendations.
Martha Yancey, 2100 Cordova Drive, appeared and reported that she was speaking on
behalf of the Scenic Improvement Board, as well as other clubs that have donated their time
and money on the beautification projects in this City. Further, in 1980, the Commission
appointed nine members to serve on the SIB for the purpose of looking into the City's
blighted areas and making beautification recommendations, and that said board presented a
master plan to the Commission, which was approved. Further, Commissioner McClanahan holds
a vendetta against the SIB, that he made the statement "putting money into beautifying the
City of Sanford, is like putting money down a rat hole". Also, Commissioner Howell has a
vendetta against volunteers, and that he told her she would never serve on the SIB again.
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uommissioner McClanahan reported that he did not address any items tonight
regarding the SIB. Further, in 1974 when the SIB wanted to redo downtown Sanford, he made
the remark that doing that project was like putting money down a rat hole, and that was the
context in which that remark was made. Further, he has supported every SIB project since he
has been back on the Commission, and that he nominated Ms. Yancey to serve on said board.
Commissioner Howell reported that Ms. Yancey personally attacked him at a recent
meeting, and publicly announced that she would never serve on another board.
Albert Fryer, 1805 Madiera Avenue, appeared and reported that there is a serious
drug problem in the black community, that something needs to be done to resolve the problem,
and requested assistance from the Commission.
Brad Gonzales appeared and suggested that a task force be set up, composed of a
Commission Member, the Mayor, Community Representative, and Police representative, to
coordinate efforts between the community, politicians, and service people. Mr. Gonzales
requested a copy of the written response regarding the flooding situation Bryn Haven.
Margaret Sweet-Rosier, 1112 Bay Avenue, appeared and reported that she lives in
front of a school, and confirmed that drugs are present.
Albert DeLattibeaudiere appeared and reported that he did not appreciate the fact
that he was not permitted to ask questions regarding the swimming pool referendum, and that
tax payers have the right to voice their opinions at Commission Meetings. Further, asked
if it is legal to use utility bills to promote elections?
(Commissioner Howell absent from meeting.)
Mayor Smith reported the information on the back of the utility bills was
informational, and did not take either a pro or con position on the Referendum.
Assistant City Attorney reported that the City can utilize funds to educate the
public on matters that are coming before them for a vote, but cannot advocate a position.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
MA~OR
Attest:
/ City Clerk