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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, February 28, 1994, 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, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Public hearing to consider closing, vacating, and abandoning a ~ortion of the north-south
alley between French Avenue and Laurel Avenue and between West 25th Street and Bayard Street~
WEB Properties, Inc., applicant.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the vacating.
Allen Carpenter, Engineer, Conklin, Porter & Holmes, 399 Lake Road, Lake Mary,
appeared and reported that he represents WEB Properties, that he brought a conceptual site
plan for City Commission review if so desired, and that he was available to answer questions.
Further, the vacating only goes to the south side of Sid Gailey's property line, and that the
rest of the alley will stay open.
Commissioner McClanahan asked if there was any input from individuals which may be
impacted by this vacating.
The City Clerk reported that notices of the public hearing were posted at both ends
of alley on February 14, 1994, and that adjacent property owners were notified February 11,
1994.
Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development, reported that Sid Gailey's house
was sold and made a part of this parcel/development.
Julia Jamison, 2504 Laurel Avenue, appeared and reported that the alley runs behind
her property, and asked how the vacating of same will affect her house.
Mr. Allen reported that the portion of alley behind Ms. Jamison's house will
remain open.
Jerry Evans, WEB Properties, appeared and reported that based on preliminary cost
estimates, and barring any unforseen circumstances, he is prepared to pay all costs
associated with the relocation of the utilities located in the alley. Further, he should
have firm prices before the vacating process is complete.
Commissioner McClanahan recommended that this item be tabled, pending determination
of any additional costs.
Recommendations submitted from the Plans Review Committee to approve the vacating
with conditions/stipulations.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon the alley as
requested, with conditions/Stipulations as recommended by the Plans Review Committee, and
described in memorandum dated February 18, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator. Seconded
by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3197, as advertise~
in the Sanford Herald on Februa.r~ 17, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3197, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3146 WHICH ESTABLISHED A COMMUNITY POLICING
TEAM (CPT) BY EXTENDING ITS AUTHORIZATION AND SOURCE OF
FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of February 14, 1994, 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, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3197. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3197. 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
Lease to Glen McCall of 400 feet of Old Seaboard Coastline Railroad right-of-way north of
West 25th Street, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to
approve lease terms as proposed by Glen McCall, as follows: Five (5) year lease, with option
to renew another five (5) years, with an annual rental payment of $500.00 retroactive to the
end of the prior lease, with arrearage to be paid at $500.00 a year plus 8% interest until
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission
paid in full.
as follows:
Amendment No.
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
11 to Conklin, Porter & Holmes Contract dated December 17, 1987, for
Construction Administration and Inspection Services on Towne Center Boulevard, North Towne
Road, and St. Johns Parkway. on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas
moved to authorize execution of Amendment No. 11 in amount of $55,779.46, with payment from
Community Redevelopment Agency funds generated from the sale of Tax Increment Fund Bonds.
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
First reading of Ordinance No. 3198. On motion of Commissioner Howell, 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
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Ordinance No. 3198, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN ART LANE AND DRIFTWOOD LANE
EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND BETWEEN MEADOW DRIVE AND HIDDEN
LAKE DRIVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3199. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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. 3199, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2065 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF
THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Infor~ation fro~__PlaDning and ZoDing C~ssion Meeting of February3, 1994, as described in
memo dated February 14, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator. No action required or
taken.
Reco__mmen&ations from pla-ning and Zoning Commission Meeting of February 17, 1994, as
described in m~morandum 4ated Februa~ 21, 1994, from Land Develo~ment Coordinator.
Item 1: Approved adoption of the 1994 Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments
to the City's Future Land Use Plan. No action required at this time; no action taken.
Item 2: Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve conditional use permit for the
sale of alcoholic beverages, Class 3-Special, in conjunction with a 125 seat restaurant,
located at 2701-2715 South Orlando Drive (Pinecrest Shopping Center), in a GC-2, General
Commercial Zoning, District; Chuni Lal Holdings, owner. Seconded byCommissioner 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 Nay
Consent Agenda.
A.
Request from Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, et al, for payment of statement in
amount of $589.91 for Professional Services in January, 1994, regarding labor
relations. City Manager recommended authorization to pay.
Tabulations of Bids.
(1) Bid %93/94-15, Land Application of Wastewater Residual Biosolids
(Utility Department). On January 10, 1994, the low bid, from Mid
Florida Environmental Services, was accepted pending satisfactory
submittal of all insurance and bond documentation; Mid Florida
Environmental Services was unable to submit the required documentation.
The Utility Director and the City Manager recommended acceptance of the
second lowest bid, which met specifications, from Bio Gro, at unit price
of $140.00 per load.
(2) Re-bid %93/94-20, Fluorescent Light Fixtures (Recreation and Parks
Department). City Manager recommended acceptance of third lowest bid,
which met specifications, from Consolidated Electric in amount of
$5,123.32 (The two (2) lowest bids did not meet specifications).
(3) Bid %93/94-24, Laboratory Equipment (Utility Department). City Manager
recommended acceptance of bids as described in Memo dated February 15,
1994, from Utility Director.
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(4)
Bid #93/94-26, Police Leather Equipment (Police Department). City
Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid, which met specifications,
from Oaks Wholesale Distributors in amount of $11,162.00.
Approval of Minutes of February 14, 1994, Work Session; and February 14,
1994, Regular Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner McClanahan 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
Authorized payment of statement in amount of $589.91.
(1) Accepted second lowest bid, which met specifications, from Bio Gro, at
unit price of $140.00 per load.
(2) Accepted third lowest bid, which met specifications, from Consolidated
Electric in amount of $5,123.32.
(3) Accepted bids as described in Memo dated February 15, 1994, from Utility
Director.
(4) Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Oaks Wholesale
Distributors in amount of $11,162.00.
C. Approved Minutes of February 14, 1994, Work Session; and February 14, 1994,
Regular Meeting.
Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged twelve (12) invoices totalling $130,890.94.
Municipal Stadium. On request of Commissioner Eckstein, the Commission concurred to have
Staff explore the possibility of using the stadium for baseball and softball tournaments, and
obtain information regarding advertising and promotion of same.
Status report regarding banner sign on building at the south west corner of Sanford Avenue
and First Street. City Manager reported that he checked into this matter and found no banner
sign that appeared to be out of order at this location. The Commission asked the City
Manager to once again review the situation and report back to the Commission.
Request from AMVETS POST %0017 to purchase or lease the PBA Building, as discussed at
tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan
moved, with regrets, not to accept the AMVETS proposal to lease the PBA building. Seconded
by Commissioner Howell.
After discussion, the foregoing motion was carried by the vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Nay
Commissioner Thomas Nay
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ("LIHEAP") Contract FY 94/95, as discussed at
tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to
authorize Mayor Smith to execute said LIHEAP Contract for FY 94/95. 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
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Request from Police Chief to reolassify vacant position of "Parking Enforcement S~ecialist"
to "Community Service Officer". The City Manager reported that the Civil Service Board has
reviewed this request, and has no objections. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance
to amend Ordinance No. 3075 (Classification and Pay Plan), to reclassify the position of
"Parking Enforcement Specialist" to "Community Service Officer", as requested. 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 r~ading of Ordinance No. 3200. On motion of Commissioner Eckstein, 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
Ordinance No. 3200, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3075 AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITION OF "PARKING ENFORCEMENT
SPECIALIST" TO "COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Seminole County Tourist DevelOpment Grant Application FY 94/95 for Soap Box Derby, as
discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
McClanahan moved to authorize execution of said Grant Application and submittal of same.
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
Cloud Branch/Mill Creek drainage improvement land acqtrisiti0n, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to accept five (5)
counter offers as described in memorandum dated Febrffa~y 18, 1994, from City Manager.
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
Wrecker Service in the City of Sanford, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to adopt Florida Highway
Patrol "Wrecker Qualification and Allocation System" procedures, as described in memorandum
dated January 18, 1994, from Police Chief, and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the
proper document to implement same as the City's procedures. 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
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St. Johns Parkway (East) Developer's Agreement, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize execution of the
Right-of-Way Agreement with Eoghan N. Kelley and Harold G. Hartsock, contingent upon
immediate receipt of "right to access" the property by surveyors and the City's engineers.
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 Bernard Mitchell, President, Concerned Organized Men in Action ("COMA"), for
C~t¥ to fund and implement Orange Avenue and Seventh Street Park improvements, as discussed
at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
to authorize Staff to proceed with park construction. Also, Staff to pursue the
possibility of using CDBG funds for the un-funded portion of this project. 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
Sanford Housing Authorit~'s FY 94/95 P.I.L.O.T. payment. The City Manager reported receipt
of a letter from Phyllis Richardson, Executive Director, Sanford Housing Authority, advising
that monthly installment payments of FY 94/95 P.I.L.O.T., as authorized by the Commission on
February 14, 1994, are not permitted.
Audience Participation.
Fred Mobley, representative for AMVETS POST 90017, appeared and asked for
clarification of the City Commission's action, and if there were any other options available
to this organization.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
F City Clerk