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Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
1993 at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation byBradford U. S~.s, Innovative ProDertyDevelo~ment, regarding a proDosal for
Eagles Nest Golf Course at Site 10. Brad Simms, Gary Ellis, Bob Hubbard, andNick Pope were
present.
Brad Simms, Innovative Property Development, reported that he is excited about the
project, that he has discussed same with each member of the Commission, and that he was
available to answer any questions regarding the proposal.
Assistant City Attorney Donna McIntosh reported that she has reviewed the Request
for Proposal ("RFP"), as advertised, and that the language contained in said RFP is broad
enough to entertain the Eagle's Nest Golf Course Proposal.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to authorize Staff to meet
with Innovative Property Development representatives, and to negotiate a tentative Agreement,
for development of the Eagle's Nest Golf Course on Site 10. The Commission referred this
item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
Presentation byChris Cranias, Co-President, SanfordMain Street, Inc., regarding the Sanford
Main Street Program.
Chris Cranias reported that in the fall, the City Commission allocated $10,000.00
to open a welcome center, and to proceed with the revitalization of the Downtown Historic
District.
Neil Fritz, Program Coordinator, reported that the draft Florida Mainstreet Program
Application is completed, and that the final Application will be ready for submittal by May
of this year. Further, the program is based on four points: 1) organization, 2) promotion,
3) design, and 4) economic restructuring. Further, the completed package will be forwarded
to the State in July of 1993, requesting that the City of Sanford be designated as a Florida
Mainstreet City. Further, the operation of this program will commence on October 1, 1993,
with or without the State designation. Also, with community support, Sanford could become
one of the best Mainstreet Cities in the State of Florida.
Mr. Cranias invited everyone to attend the Sanford Main Street Membership Kick-Off
on April 19, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., at the Civic Center, and requested a reduced rate of the
Civic Center rental fees for said event. Also, he will provide another update at a later
date.
"The Party Machine". Gene Butler was present.
City Manager reported that, based on previous discussions with the City Commission,
he denied a request from Fred and Thelma Mungen, for a Teen Dance last Saturday.
Fred and Thelma Mungen reported that they have taken measures to address the noise,
parking and trash problems. Mr. Mungen stated there would be no minors on the premises
[statement made when Ms. Mungen stated that when the conditional use for the sale of beer and
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wine for consumption on the premises was authorized on January 11, 1993] he meant no one
under eighteen (18). The Commissioners indicated they understood minors to be anyone under
twenty-one (21). Further, every precaution has been taken to ensure that no one under the
age of twenty-one (21) is served alcoholic beverages on the premises. Also, they would be
willing to surrender the alcoholic beverage license and revert back to a dance hall.
[City Clerk absent from the meeting.)
(City Clerk present at the meeting.)
Also, they would like to rent the building, during hours they are not open for
regular business, for wedding receptions, birthday parties and other private parties where
alcoholic beverages would be the responsibility of the renter and parents attending the
private party.
After considerable discussion, the Commission authorized Staff to meet with Fred
and Thelma Mungen, to determine exactly what type of operation they desire, to work out
possible alternatives, and report back to the Commission.
Mr. Mungen requested authorization to have a Teen Dance on April 16 and 17, 1993,
from 8:00 P.M. to 1:45 A.M.-, and stated that no alcohol would be permitted on the premises.
The Commission referred the request for a Teen Dance to tonight's Regular Meeting
for City Commission consideration.
Seminole Towne Center Items.
A. Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Seminole County rights-of-
way Annexation Petition for Mall Tax Increment Financing ("TIF"). City Manager reported that
the Mall developer is requesting annexation of portions of Florida Department of
Transportation ("FDOT") and Seminole County rights-of-way. Further, the attorney for
Seminole County has advised that there is no need for a Letter of Agreement to annex the
desired rights-of-way, and that the Seminole County Commission will consider the request when
they authorize the Agreement. Also, FDOT has indicated that they have no objection to the
annexation. Further, upon annexation of these rights-of-way, the Sanford Police Department
will acquire jurisdiction over these rights-of-way, and the responsibility of responding to
traffic accidents, which will result in an additional estimated expense of $2,952.60.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to table consideration of the Annexation
Petition until April 26, 1993, and to authorize City Manager to discuss this matter with the
Seminole County Manager, to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement to define the service area, and
to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance to annex the rights-of-way as requested.
B. Amendment No. 6, to Contract between S/C Specialists, Inc. and Universal
Engineering Sciences, Inc., dated September 21, 1992, in amount of $1,300.00, for Phase I
Environmental Assessment.
City Manager reported that pursuant to the Tri-Party Agreement, the City Commission
and the Seminole Towne Center Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") must approve these types
of contracts up front, for future funding, but he did not feel it was necessary to schedule
a CRA Meeting due to the nature of this item. City Manager requested authorization to
approve similar requests for approval of TIF funded items up to a specified limit.
Revisions to Ordinance No. 1735, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Use (Pretreatment Program), as
required by E.P.A.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to proceed with implementation of
revisions as recommended.
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Draft Seminole County Economic Development Program.
After discussion, the Commission authorized Director of Planning and Development
Jay Marder to prepare a letter, commenting on the lack of MBE and WBE, and the apparent
oversight of no minority representation on the Steering Committee.
Amendment No. 41, to Engineering Services Contract with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, for U~x~ate
or Restructuring of City Water~ Wastewater and Water Reuse Rates System.
City Manager reported that a rate study is definitely needed, and that Conklin,
Porter & Holmes has prepared a proposed contract for update or restructuring of City Water,
Wastewater and Water Reuse Rates System, as previously discussed.
FY 93/94 Contractual Renewals.
The consensus of the Commission was to renew contracts as described in memo dated
March 31, 1993, from Personnel Director.
Regular Agenda Items.
A. Item No. 11.B.~ Ordinance No. 3147.
City Manager reviewed the proposed Special Event Fee Schedule, and presented an
alternative fee schedule, which would encourage larger special events. The Commission took
no action to modify the proposed fee schedule.
(Commissioner Howell present.)
B. Item No. 11.C.~ Ordinance No. 3148.
City Manager recommended that an annual license tax be assessed in amount of $10.00
per transient housing rental unit (Section 3 of Ordinance No. .3148). The Commission
concurred to establish a license tax as recommended by City Manager.
C. Item No. 21, Ordinance No. 3149 and Ordinance No. 3150.
The Commission concurred to consider the first reading of these ordinances at
tonight's Regular Meeting prior to the public hearings.
D. Cost Of Living Allowance ("COLA").
City Manager reported that there has been no change in the Solid Waste and
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds since the March 22, 1993 Meeting. Further, possible
alternative for structuring a COLA could include: 1) resume at a later date, or 2) pay as a
lump sum bonus. The Commission took no action to reinstate the COLA at this time.
E. Youth Fair '93.
Director of Recreation and Parks Mike Kirby reported that the City will be
presenting a Youth Fair on May 7, 1993, at the Civic Center, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.,
which will provide teenagers with information about jobs, education and the different types
of programs available within the community.
F. Sanford's Crime Statistics.
Acting Police Chief Ralph Russell reported that the Sanford Herald published an
article containing discrepancies regarding crime statistics involving the City of Sanford and
other County, State and National entities, and that Sanford's overall comparisons were better
than those specified in the article.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk