051093-Work Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session
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May 10
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
May 10, 1993 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford,
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
2018 Mellonville Avenue, Sara Jacobson, owner.
Mayor Smith recommended that the owner be allowed to proceed with completion of
this property.
The City Manager reported that he is encouraged by the specific list of items that
have been accomplished. Further, even if this property were back on the tax rolls tomorrow,
it would not generate tax monies until January of 1994. Also, Ms. Jacobson has requested
a time extension to complete the house.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
consideration.
Civic Center Reduced Rate Fees.
The City Manager reported that the Civic Center operates under three rental rate
alternatives, 1) full price, 2) reduced rate, and 3) total free use (the City is making a
contribution). Further, reduced rate applications and approvals are growing, and the City's
short-term and long-term costs are not being captured as a result of same. Further, he and
Director of Parks and RecreatiOn Mike Kirby recommend that the reduced rate fees be increased
as follows: 1) Custodial Overtime -$15.00 per hour, 2) Utilities - $30.00 per hour, and 3)
Depreciation Cost - $15.00 per hour. Also, no reduced rate regarding alcoholic beverage
leases.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to set guidelines whereby
Staff could approve future reduced rate and free use requests. Also, Staff to provide Civic
Center rental fee waiver guidelines/procedures at the next Work Session for City Commission
consideration. Also, the requests for reduced rate of Civic Center rental fees, which are
listed on tonight's Agenda, will be considered under the City's present policy.
Regular Agenda Items. The Commission discussed Regular Agenda Items as follows:
A. Item No. 10, request from Teen Challenge, to hang a banner across First
Street, for a Grand Open House on May 14, 1993.
B. Request from Sanford Historic Trust, Inc., to hang award banners, honoring
outstanding preservation efforts, at winning locations during National Historic Preservation
Week, May 9 through May 15, 1993.
C. Item No. 9, three requests for Special Event Permits.
D. Item No. 13, Board appointments/re-appointments.
E. Negotiation of Police Chief's Salary.
The Commission referred discussion of this item to tonight's'~egular Meeting.
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F. Request from Ebon Johnson, for Special Event Permitt for D.J./Family
Entertainment in Stark Park each Sunday, from 12:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., for sixteen (16) weeks
commencing in May of 1993. After discussion, the Commission concurred to have the requestor
meet with Staff and Commissioner Thomas.
G. Contract IV, Site 10. City Manager reported that H.C. Connell is about to
complete the work authorized under the Change Order for partial completion of uncompleted
Contract II, and recommended that the Commission approve an amendment to the Change Order to
Contract IV, to expand the scope of services to include the grading of Fields 11, 13, 14 and
15, as described in memo dated May 10, 1993, from Conklin, Porter & Holmes, in an amount not
exceed $290,000.00. The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City
Commission consideration.
"The Party Machine".
City Manager reported that he, City Clerk Janet Donahoe, and Police Chief Ralph
Russell met with Thelma and Fred Mungen, to discuss the type of operation they wish to have
at "The Party Machine", and based on said discussions, Ms. Donahoe prepared memorandum dated
April 22, 1993, which outlines the proposed uses, the required permits/licenses for same, and
Staff recommendations.
Thelma Mungen, co-owner, "The Party Machine", reported that they would like to
retain the alcoholic beverage license for leasing purposes only, and to use the club for "all
age" functions, with no alcoholic beverages being consumed during teen functions.
Fred Mungen, co-owner, "The Party Machine", reported that he would like to operate
the business in accordance with Florida Statutes, which does not prohibit minors from being
on the premises where alcoholic beverages are sold as long as said minors do not consume
alcohol. Further, there have been complaints about whatever type of business that has been
at this location.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to approve a Dance Hall
License for "The Party Machine" located at 2544 Park Avenue, with Thelma and Fred Mungen
retaining their alcoholic beverage license; no alcoholic beverages to be available during
teen functions; otherwise operation of this business to be in accordance with Florida
Statutes; and hours of operation to be as set forth in the City Code, as recommended by the
City Manager.
Access 93 SDecial Meeting. The City Clerk confirmed that each member of the City
Commission received the May 26, 1993, Access 93 Special Meeting Agenda.
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk provided a corrected copy of the proposed Minutes of April
26, 1993 Regular Meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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