092892-Work Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Se$$_~on
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September 28,
1992
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
September 28, 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.
Lease Agreement with the Salvation Arm~, for use of G1a~nasium and Facility at 700 West 24th
Street.
present.
Captain Gary Bergen and some of the Salvation Army Advisory Board members were
After discussion, and on recommendation of Director of Parks and Recreation, the
consensus of the Commission was to withdraw the City's previous Offer to Lease with the
Salvation Army, and to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Sanford Gymnastic Association,
for a period of six (6) months at $1,000.00 per month.
Request from David Locker, for refund of $100.00 political sign deposit.
After discussion, the Commission concurred that two signs placed in illegal
locations does not warrant retaining sign deposits, and, therefore, authorized Staff to
refund Mr. Locker's $100.00 deposit as requested. Further, in the event, there is total
disregard for City sign laws or numerous signs are involved, such requests will be referred
to the City Commission. ._
Request from the Scenic Improvement Board for City assistance regarding the "Make Sanford
Shine" project.
The Commission concurred to provide poker sticks, plastic bags, and a garbage truck
with operator for the "Make Sanford Shine" project on December 5, 1992, as requested. Also,
the City Commission will pick up trash on Commercial Street.
Costs for "Contractual" Building Inspector, for a six (6) month period.
City Manager reported that the estimated cost to hire a "contractual building
inspector, for a period of six (6) months is approximately $13,700.00, and that funding for
same would come from the FY 92/93 Contingency Fund.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
action.
Continuance of City pay for City Employees on Military Leave relative to "Hurricane Andrew".
City Manager reported that City Commission approval is necessary to continue
providing supplemental pay for City employees on military leave as a result of "Hurricane
Andrew". Further, possible alternatives for such supplement include use of City funds or
employee's accrued vacation/personal leave provided employee agrees to same.
Director of Personnel Tim McCauley recommended that the City continue to supplement
City employee's military base pay, with City funds, to bring their total pay up to the level
earned at the time of activation, for a period of (15) days, and reconsider at that time.
The consensus of the Commission was to authorize continuation of supplemental pay,
from City funds, as recommended by Director of Personnel.
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MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session
September 28,
1992
Appeal of Public Service Commission's decision regarding extended service calling area.
City Manager reported that PSC is proceeding with the balloting of customers in the
area, that 50%, plus one (1), of the ballots returned will determine whether the ballot
passes, at which time the PSC will consider rolling over into the quarter plan. City Manager
recommended that the Commission take no action, pending results of the balloting.
State Revolving Fund Loans.
City Manager reported that the Department of Environmental Regulations has
authorized two additional State Revolving Fund loans at an interest rate between 3% and 3.5%,
for refunding bonds (7.9 million dollars for a portion of Site 10, and 1.9 million dollars
for the Westerly Interceptor project; totalling 9.8 million dollars), both of which can be
used to refund bonds in the City's portfolio.
Request from Marian Lupien d/b/a D & M Gourmet Hot Dogs, Inc., to operate an open-air
restaUrant at 2734 Orlando Drive (Ratliff Used Auto Parts).
City Manager reported that applicant's original request to operate an open-air
restaurant included two locations, but he has Withdrawn the second location at Movieland
Drive-In), and, therefore, recommended approval of the Ratliff Used Auto Parks location only.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: ·
~ City Clerk