Loading...
021092-Regular MeetingMINUTES- City Commission, Sanford, Florida February !0 19 92 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, February 10, 1992 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Robert B. Thomas Commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Lon Howell City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager William A. Simmons City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe The Chairman called the meeting to order. ADDreciation plaques for former board/committee members. Mayor Smith presented plaques to individuals who previously served on various boards and committees. Those recipients in attendance were as follows: Ray Bertrand, Ned Yancey, William Forbes, "Robbie" Robertson, Robert W. Lundquist, Wallace Philips, Dr. Paul Bordenkircher, and Juanita Mercer. Those individuals who were not present to receive said plaques were as follows: Jennifer Campbell, Katherine Williams, Moses Aviles, Dr. Vann Parker, Keith Birkemeyer, Leslie Ownens, Jr., and Louis Savard. Donation from Sanford Historical Preservation Society. Juanita Mercer appeared and presented the City with a check in amount of $5,000.00, from the Sanford Historical Preservation Society. Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3097, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on January 30, 1992. Ordinance No. 3097, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1990 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF 'THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN CELERY AVENUE AND S.C.L. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BETWEEN SUMMERLIN AVENUE AND BRISSON AVENUE IS PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROM SR-1, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, TO THAT OF PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of January 27, 1992, 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. 3097. No one appeared. Commissioner Howell moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3097. 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 Request from Kiwanis Club, to display banner on First Street at Park Avenue, for annual fundraiser. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve request to display banner on First Street at Park Avenue from March 1 through March 6, 1992, and from March 20, through March 31, 1992, for 28th Annual "Pancake Day" fundraiser. 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 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 259 February 10 1992 Offer from Kiwanis Club to donate new event sign for the Civic Center. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to accept donation of sign, to replace the old sign at the Civic Center. 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 Request from Seminole High School, for free use of Civic Center, on June 10 and 11, 1992, for GradUation Party for the Class of '92. On recommendation of City Manager, COmmissioner Howell moved to approve free use of the Civic Center, as in previous years; City's cost to be $270.00. as follows: Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from Scott L. Barnes, President, Aero Products Corporation, to rename a portion of Jewett Lane between Kennel Road and Smith Canal to Aero Lane, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Scott Barnes, owner and President, Aero Products Corporation, appeared and reported that he is in the process of relocating his business from Longwood to Sanford, and that he would like to provide various services to Sanford at no charge, as he has done for Longwood. Further, it will be necessary for him to pave Kennel Road from SR 46 to Jewett Lane, which will cost approximately $200,000.00, and since the City is unable to provide financial assistant regarding same, he thought the City would be willing to rename a portion of Jewett Lane between Kennel Road and Smith Canal to "Aero Lane". City Manager reported that Staff has considered alternatives from the standpoint of public confusion and E-911 responses, if a portion of Jewett Lane is renamed Aero Lane. Further, Land Development Coordinator has indicated that Kennel Road from SR 46 to Jewett Lane would be a better alternative, however, there are several properties along Kennel Road, and should the Commission consider Kennel Road to be a viable alternative, he would recommend that the Commission consider how these property owners could be brought into discussions. After discussion, Commissioner Howell moved to rename Kennel Road between SR 46 and Jewett Lane to Aero Road, and to authorize City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance regarding same. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the roll call vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from Dan Singer, to waive Comprehensive Plan Amendment Fees in amount of $1,000.00, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. City Manager reported that since the City will be combining this change with the First Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1992, and accelerating same, there is no need to charge a fee. The Commission took no action. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida February 10 19 92 Midway-Canaan Water Association Arrearages, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. City Manager reported that as of the latest bill dated January 24, 1992, the arrearage is $41,000.00. Further, City Attorney has recommended that the City file a lawsuit to seek a judgment relative to arrearages, and to seek the appointment of a receiver to manage the affairs of Midway-Canaan Water Association in order that it may comply with said judgment. City Attorney reported that it is not the City's intent to put Midway-Canaan Water Association out of business, but rather to put it in a business-like situation, to bring the facility and maintainenance of same up to standard. On recommendation of City Manager, and City Attorney, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize Staff to proceed with filing a lawsuit to obtain a judgment, and appoint a receiver, as described in Assistant City Attorney's memo dated January 8, 1992. 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 First reading of Ordinance No. 3099. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commission 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. 3099, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3095, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED SALARY CLASSIFICATION PLAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading'. First reading of Ordinance No. 3100. On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, 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. 3100, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ENACTING INTO LAW AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 3024, ESTABLISHING A POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE IMPACT FEES TO UNDERTAKE THE REVIEW REQUIRED BY THE ORDINANCE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. First reading of Ordinance No. 3101. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayo~ Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 261 February 10 Ordinance No. 3101, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ENACTING INTO LAW AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 2046, ESTABLISHING A RECREATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE IMPACT FEES TO UNDERTAKE THE REVIEW REQUIRED BY THE ORDINANCE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. First reading of OrdinanCe No. 3102. On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, 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. 3102, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ENACTING INTO LAW AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 2030, ESTABLISHING A FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE IMPACT FEES TO UNDERTAKE THE REVIEW REQUIRED BY THE ORDINANCE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. Board appointments/resignations. ae Code Enforcement Board: City Clerk reported that Martha Dillon submitted her resignatiOn from the Code Enforcement Board, and the Commission accepted same. Commission to consider appointment of a replacement on February 24, 1992. Be Police Pension Trustee Board: City Clerk reported that Darrel L. Presley was elected to replace Lt. Edward F. Hayden, for remainder of term; said term to expire September 30, 1993. Commissioner McClanahan moved to acknowledge and confirm the appointment of Darrel L. Presely to the Police Pension Trustee Board. 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 Scenic Improvement Board: City Clerk reported that there are two vacancies, for terms to expire January 31, 1994, and January 31, 1995. Commissioner Howell moved to appoint Tim Donahoe and Larry Williams to the Scenic Improvement Board. Seconded by Commissioner McCtanahan 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 Condemnation Items. ae Status Report of all current and pending Condemnations. or taken. No action required Request for time extension regarding Condemnation Report 990-13, 606 Park Avenue, Jack Travis, owner. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve a 90 day extension. 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 1992 262 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Feb_~ 199 2 Franchise Agreements for Commercial Refuse Collection for October 1, 1-991, to September 30, 1992: A) Waste Management of Orlando, Inc., B) Western Waste Industries, and C) Industrial Waste Service, Inc. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Franchise Agreements A, B and C, above, for Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote Commercial Refuse Collection. of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Thomas Commissioner McClanahan Commissioner Howell Consent Agenda items. A. Be Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye (1) Request for payment of statements. From Solin & Associates for Planning Services for Addendum No. 5 ............................................... $ (2) From City Attorney for Professional Services for the month of January, 1992 ...................................... $ (3) From Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. for: (a) Westerly Reclaimed Water Transmission Systems, Contract III ........................................... $ (b) Clearing, Grading - Ponds & Stormwater Management System, Site 10, Contract III .......................... $ Tabulations of Bids. (1) (2) 5,000.00 7,361.60 862.00 7,136.00 Bid %91/92-22, Police Computer System Maintenance (Police Department). City Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid, which met specifications, from Data Entry, Inc. in amount of $1,109.00. Bid %91/92-93, Safety Switch (Utility Department). City Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid, which met specifications, from Graybar in amount of $1,888.00. C. Approval of Vouchers for the month of January, 1992. D. Approval of Minutes of January 27, 1992 Work Session, and January 27, 1992 Regular Meeting. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded .by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: the Commission: A. B. Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Approved payment of statements (1) through (3). Tabulations of Bids. (1) Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Data Entry, Inc. in amount of $1,109.00. (2) Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Graybar in amount of $1,888.00. C. Approved Vouchers for the month of January, 1992. C. Approved of Minutes of January 27, 1992 Work Session, and January 27, 1992 Regular Meeting. Lump sum contract invoices. The Commission acknowledged three lump sum contract invoices approved for payment totalling $317,495.39. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida February 10 199 2 Redistricting City Attorney reported that orginal Plaintiffs in the 1983 court case have selected Alternative I as the Redistricting Plan they prefer. Further, attorney for the Plaintiffs has requested that the City pay for the advertisement of a public hearing advising all members of the class that-brought said suit that they may review/discuss the Redistricting Plan prior to final approval. Also, the cost for said publication is estimated to be $693.00, that he believes said expenditure serves a valid public purpose, and that should the Commission choose not to pay for said publication, additional expenses could be incurred. Also, the City will be requesting that the Court relinquish jurisdiction at the time the Redistricting Plan is submitted for final approval. On recommendation of City Attorney, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize payment in estimated amount of $693.00, for said public hearing advertisement. 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 City Elections The Commission discussed the possibility of changing the date for City elections. City Attorney reported that should the Commission want to change the election date, it would require an amendment to City Charter, which could be done as part of this proceeding, however, should the Court relinquish jurisdiction, the City would not need Court approval for same. The Commission took no action. Requests from Bernard Mitchell, President, Concerned Organized Men in Action. City Manager reported that letter dated January 31, 1992, from Bernard Mitchell, President, Concerned Organized Men in Action, raised several conc~Yns/suggestions, which include: 1) "Beefing-up" surveillance, 2) Enforce the ordinance which restricts loitering, 3) Enforce the ordinance which restricts the playing of loud noise, and 4) Enforce the ordinance which requires real estate owners to maintain their property. Police Chief Steven Harriett reported that patrols and surveillance have been increased, that arrests have been made, and that Goldsboro is one of the Police Department's priority areas of patrol. City Manager reported that the City is working to provide greater levels of effort in terms of achieving code enforcement. Further, under present Code Enforcement Procedures, it takes approximately 60 days to bring an offender before the Code Enforcement Board, and that said procedure has proven to be ineffective in many cases. Further, Staff is progressing toward a Code Enforcement Citation Program, which may be available for City Commission review at the February 24, 1992 meeting. Further, said program will allow any authorized sworn official such as a code enforcement inspector, building inspector, or uniformed police officer to issue a citation which carries with it a fine similar to a traffic fine. Further, the ordinance will include an appeal process, and .any ordinance or code the City wants to enforce via the Code Enforcement Citation Program, must be specifically included in this ordinance. 264 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida February 10 19 92 Request to board up property located 1435 Mara Court. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize Public Works Department to board up the aforesaid property due to unsafe conditions, and to authorize Staff to attempt to locate the owner of Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission said property. as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from the City of Altamonte Springs, for City Coii~,ission to authorize Mayor Smith to sign and dispatch a letter to the Chairman of Seminole County Commissioners, urging adoption of CoUnty-wide Mandatory Refuse Collection and Recycling. City Manager recommended that City Commission authorize Staff to prepare a letter, for Mayor Smith's signature, requesting that Seminole County move toward mandatory refuse collection. After discussion, Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize Staff to prepare a letter, for Mayor Smith's signature, requesting that Seminole County Commission seriously consider adopting mandatory refuse collection and recycling. 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 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. M'A Y~ R' Attest: Clerk