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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
August 24, 1992 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference 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'Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Market On The Mall.
Chris Cranias, President, Sanford Historic Downtown Waterfront Association
("S.H.D.W.A.") reported that the purpose of "Market on the Mall" is to attract new businesses
and customers to the downtown historic district for the revitalization of same, that said
program has been operating for some time, and requested that the Commission officially adopt
"Market on the Mall". Mr. Cranias reviewed their proposal as follows: 1) Members of
S.H.D.W.A. will be permitted to display and sell their products, 2) Non members may
participate, with S.H.D.W.A. approval, for a $15.00 fee, which will be used for
advertising/promoting "Market on the Mall", 3) S.H.D.W.A. shall have complete control of
said operation, and 4) City occupational license fees to be waived.
City Manager recommended approval of Market on the Mall as presented, and described
in letter dated August 12, 1992, from Chris Cranias. The Commission referred this item to
tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
Mainstreet Program.
Chris Cranias, President, S.H.D.W.A., reported that the Mainstreet Program is based on
the networking of community organizations, which include Sanford Historic Trust, S.H.D.W.A.,
the Chamber of Commerce, Sanford Committee, the Preservation Board and the City of Sanford.
Further, the goal of this program is to establish a welcome center, and to solicit and
encourage new business, which will economically revitalize the downtown historic district.
He requested that the City contribute $10,000.00, which will be matched by in-kind services
such as 1) office space, 2) housing, 3) meals, and 4) transportation.
Sue Olinger reported that the $10,000.00 will fund the salary of the individual who
conducts the survey, which will determine whether such a program will work. Also, the
estimated start up cost of this program is $35,000.00 to $75,000.00.
The Commission referred this item, which will be treated separately from the
"Market on the Mall" program, to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City Commission action.
Bus Stop Shelters.
The consensus of the Commission was not to pursue such a project at this time, and
referred this item to tonight's Work Session for City Commission action.
Short term rentals in residential districts and PUD developments.
After discussion, the Commission instructed Staff to obtain copies of ordinances
from other cities relative to weekly/short term rentals, for comparison, to determine whether
the City's current ordinance regarding same should be revised, and report back to the
Commission.
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Personnel Matters:
A) FY 92/93 Classification & Pay Plan.
City Manager reported that this Plan needs to be approved for preparation of the
proper ordinance. The Commission concurred.
B) Proposed Policy for employee reimbursement for City property damage.
city Manager reported that City Attorney has indicated that payroll deductions must
be done on a voluntary basis, and recommends adoption of said policy, as described in letter
dated July 13, 1992, from City Attorney.
Police False Alarm Fee and Fire False Alarm and Inspection Fee Ordinances.
Commissioner Howell reported that such fees may discourage people from installing
alarms, that he has received several complaints regarding same, and requested that the
Commission reconsider said fees.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to revise Ordinance No. 3124
and Ordinance No. 3125, by amending the schedule of fees to be charged for false alarms as
follows: No fee for firSt, second and third responses within six (6) months; $35.00 fee for
fourth response within six (6) months; $50.00 fee for fifth response within six (6) months,
and $150.00 fee for any and all subsequent responses within a six (6) month period.
Contract with Rollins Protective Servicesw Inc. w for emergency installatio~ of Alarm System
at Public Works Complex.
After discussion, the consensus of the CommisSion was to accept lowest quote from
Rollins Protective Services, Inc., in amount of $9,543.00, for installation of alarm system
at the Public Works Complex, with appropriate departments/divisions to pay pro rata share of
said contract, and said item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
action.
Transfer of Water and Sewer Utility Funds for Sewer Impact Fees; Agenda Item No. 24.
On recommendation of City Manager, and Finance Director, the consensus of the
Commission was to approve said transfer.
Salvation Army Agreement.
After discussion, the Commission concurred not to approve contract in amount of
$24,000.00, for use of the Salvation Army gymnasium and facility. Also, City Manager to send
a letter notifying the Salvation Army Advisory Board, that the City's budget has already been
planned for FY 92/93, and to enlist their cooperation in jointly providing a very needed
service to the community. Also, Director of Parks and Recreation to analyze the proposed
lease and provide recommendation for counter offer at tonight's Regular Meeting.
After School Programs.
Director of Parks and Recreation reported that the YMCA has offered to provide
after school programs at Goldsboro, Pinecrest, and Hamilton, for a minimal fee, and that no
one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Appeal of Denial of Conditional Use for sale of beer and wine (Class 5 Alcoholic Beverage
Registration) at 1407 West 13th Street, Sydney Spence, owner; Agenda Item No. 8.
City Manager briefly reviewed the procedures for tonight's public hearing.
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Appeal of Public service commission's decision regarding extended service calling area.
city Manager reported that the Public Service commission has left the old balloting
requirement in place, which requires that 51% of the ballots mailed out and returned be yes
votes, that ballots not returned be counted as no votes, and did not approve the $.25
alternative. Further, the City of Lake Mary and Seminole County have requested that the City
participate in the funding of an appeal of the PSC's decision, which is $6,000.00; the City's
share $2,000.00.
The Commission concurred to consider this item at the next Work Session.
Request from R. Hardwick to continue public hearing; Agenda Item No. 6.
City Manager reported that Mr. Hardwick has requested that tonight's public hearing
be continued until September 14, 1992 Regular Meeting, to allow him time to meet with
adjacent residents/property owners to discuss/address their concerns.
Offer to Sell property to City of Sanford.
City Manager reported that Richard Hardwick has submitted to the City an Offer to
Sell the easterly two tiers of lots at $7,000.00 a piece. The Commission concurred that it
was not appropriate to discuss the offer at this time.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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