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Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
November 14, 1994, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall,
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. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Sanford's Early 1921 American LaFrance Fire Truck. Fire Chief Tom Hickson reported that
thanks to the many donations received including the $200.00 donations from Mayor Smith and
Commissioner McClanahan, the fire truck will come back to the City of sanford, and that he
will continue to solicit contributions to restore the fire truck.
Continuation of public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3231;
tabled at October 10 and 24, 1994 Meetings.
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. 3231, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 14
FOOT WIDE NORTH-SOUTH UTILITY EASEMENT LYING BETWEEN
MELLONVILLE AVENUE AND WASHINGTON COURT AND BETWEEN EAST
24TH STREET AND EAST 25TH STREET/GENEVA AVENUE/SR 46;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Smith reported that the Grant of Easement has not been received, and the
Commission concurred to leave this item on the table.
Request from Thelma Thompson to speak to the Commission regarding loud music at neighbors'
houses.
Thelma Thompson appeared and reported that loud music has been a serious problem
in her neighborhood for years, that the police report they can only ask residents to turn the
music down, and asked what can be done to resolve this problem.
Police Chief Ralph Russell reported that the procedure has changed whereby
individuals are given one warning, and then cited.
Request from Kelton and Jenny Sweet, for right-of-way use ~ermit, for installation of wood
picket fence at 1204 Palmetto Avenue, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
The City Manager reported that this item was discussed at tonight's Work Session,
and that the Commission concurred to require execution of a Right-of-Way Use Agreement for
utilization of City right-of-ways.
Recommendation submitted from the Historic Preservation Board to approve the wood
picket fence in the right-of-way since the request is modifying and improving an existing
non-conforming use.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve the
right-of-way use permit, to install the wood picket fence in the City right-of-way at 1204
Palmetto Avenue, as requested, subject to requestor executing a Right-of-Way Use Agreemen=.
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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Request from AMVETS POST 0017, for permission to apply to'Planning and Zoning Commission for
a non-conforming use of the building site at 901 Locust Avenue (Roberts' Grocery Store), for
meetings/activities, including the sale of alcoholic beverages. Commissioner McClanahan
moved to authorize AMVETS POST 0017 to apply to the Planning and Zoning Commission for said
non-conforming use, as requested.
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner Thomas
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote
Aye
Aye
Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request from Jerry Nance, Executive Director, Teen Challenge, to park two or three travel
trailers on the premises for the next few months. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve the request to park two or three travel trailers on
the Teen Challenge premises, with requestor to provide details for suitable electric and
water service, and provision for proper handling of gray water and wastewater. 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
Petition for Annexation (water service) of a portion of property lying between Grandview
Avenue and Poinsetta Avenue and between East 26th Street and Lemon Street (2605 Grandview
Avenue). On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize water
service, with applicant to pay all costs and fees associated with same, and to record the
Annexation Petition and annex the property when annexable. 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
Petition for Annexation of a portion of property lying between Pamala Court and Vihlen Road
and between Upsala Road and Old Monroe Road extended southerly (741 Upsala Road), and first
reading of Ordinance No. 3224.
On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, 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. 3224, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF S;AID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN PAMALA COURT AND VIHLEN ROAD AND
BETWEEN UPSALA ROAD AND OLD MONROE ROAD EXTENDED
SOUTHERLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTSAND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Request from Jean Kibbie, for permission to keep a Vietnamese Pot Belly Pig at her residence
located at 205 Palm Place. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
to deny the request to keep a Pot Belly Pig at the above-referenced residence. 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
Request from Steve Neighbor to utilize a recreational vehicle for security purposes at 2539
Park Drive. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the
recreational vehicle use as requested. 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
Request from Conklin, Porter and Holmes, for contract fee adjustment regarding Seasonal
Discharge/Water Reclamation Facility Project. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the requested fee increase in amount of $9,181.00 as
reimbursement for services as itemized in the Letter of Agreement dated October 18, 1994, and
to authorize execution of said agreement. 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
Request to Durchase Computer/Video Imaging System with LETF funds. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Staff to purchase the Computer/Video
Imaging System in amount of $6,848.75 with LETF funds. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McCtanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Amendment 16, to Engineering Services Contract with Conklin, Porter and Holmes, for
Stormwater B-PDES Group I Permit Application. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize execution of Amendment 16, to original Agreement dated
December 17, 1987, for Stormwater NPDES Group I Permit Application. 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
Proposed FY 94/95 CDBG allocations, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve FY 94/95 CDBG
allocations as presented at tonight's Work Session, and described in memorandum dated
November 4, 1994, from Community Development Director. 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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December 6, 1994, City Election.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Walter Smith as Election Clerk, Bettie J.
Place, Helen McGuire, Dorothy Gatchel and Edith Myers as Inspectors, and Roxanne Hinton as
the Deputy, and to authorize Mayor Smith to issue the Election Proclamation.
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
Seconded by
Commissioner McClanahan moved to appoint/delegate Mayor Smith, Commissioner Howell,
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
polling place to assist voters.
the Commission as follows:
Condemnations: Status Report/Request for Time Extension/Requests for
Structures/Update regarding Condemnation Report #94-10, 2544 Park Drive.
A. Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
B.
Request for time extension regarding Condemnation Report 994-08, 1608 West
13th Street, Mary Smith, owner.
C. Requests for demolition of structures.
(1) Condemnation Report #94-14, 515 Elm Avenue, Ronald W. Riggs, owner.
(2) Condemnation Report 994-15, 1205 Lincoln Avenue, Margaret Jones, owner.
(3) Condemnation Report 994-14, 1412 West 12th Street, George Pike, Heirs.
(4) Condemnation Report 994-30, 1123 Oleander Avenue, George Pike, Heirs.
(5) Condemnation Report 994-31, 1121 Oleander Avenue, George Pike, Heirs.
(6) Condemnation Report %94-32, 1622 West 13th Street, Margaret Jones,
owner.
(7) Condemnation Report %94-34, 1314 Williams Avenue, Auther Jones, owner.
D. Update regarding Condemnation Report %94-10, 2544 Park Drive, and request for
time extension.
On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize publication of a display ad in the
Sanford Herald and the' Orlando Sentinel the Sunday prior to the election; a map designating
the District Boundaries, by a display ad published in the Sanford Herald and the Orlando
Sentinel the Sunday prior to the election, in addition to the Proclamation providing notice
and the polling place, and the Sample Ballot; and designated police officers to be at the
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Demolition of
Commission as follows:
City Clerk Janet Dougherty and Deputy City Clerk Linda Brace to attend the Logic and Accuracy
Test at 3:30 P.M. on December 2, 1994, and to canvass the absentee electors' ballots, the
votes on the absentee ballots, and the votes on the ballots from the polling place on the
night of the election. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the
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Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
the Commission:
A. No action required or taken.
B. Approved 90 day time extension.
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Authorized Staff to proceed with demolition of structures (1) through (7),
above, after title searches.
D. Approved final 30 day time extension.
Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, October 20, 1994, as
described in memorandum dated October 24, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator.
Item 91. Commissioner Thomas moved to acknowledge the Preliminary Plat for Sanford
Central Park, Phase 2, Bauerle Place at Sanford Central Park and Sanford Central Park Phase
1 Replat located in a RI-i, Restricted Industrial Zoning, District, subject to vacating roads
adjacent to Lots 4, 5 and 7 M.M.; Codisco, Inc., CBC Industrial Park, Inc., and Sanford
Central Park Limited, owners. 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
Board appointments/re-appointments.
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Code Enforcement Board: The City Clerk reported that there is one vacancy
(alternate member), for term to expire December 31, 1994. Also, the term of
Alfred DeLattibeaudiere expires December 31, 1994, and that Mr.
DeLattibeaudiere has been contacted and is willing to serve again, if re-
appointed.
Commissioner HoWell moved to re-appoint Alfred DeLattibeaudiere to the Code
Enforcement Board. 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
Human Relations Advisory Board: The City Clerk reported that there is one
vacancy for term to expire December 31, 1994. The Commission took no action.
Consent Agenda.
A. Requests for payment of statements.
(1) From Foley and Lardner for professional services .......... $ 81.629.00
(2)
From City Attorney for professional services for the
month of October, 1994 .................................... $
7,239.00
B. (1)
Bid %94/95-3, Automotive and Equipment Parts (Public Works Department).
City Manager recommended primary supplier contract be awarded to the
bidder with the lowest extended pricing, Sanford Auto Parts/NAPA, and
the secondary supplier contract be awarded to the bidder with the next
lowest extended pricing, Automotive Stores, as described in memorandum
dated October 31, 1994, from Public Works Director; both vendors' bids
and materials met specifications.
(2)
Bid %94/95-06, Traffic Cones/Barricades (Public Works Department). City
Manager recommended acceptance of lower bids, which met specifications,
from Direct Safety Company for traffic cones at unit price of $6.59, and
Protection Services, Inc. for traffic barricades at unit price of
$44.51; total estimated contract not to exceed $11,000.00.
(3)
Bid %94/95-07, Sewer Materials (Utility Department). City Manager
recommended acceptance of lowest bids, which met specifications, per
section as described in memorandum dated November 4, 1994, from Utility
Director.
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FY 94/95 Street Paving Schedule (Public Works Department). City Manager
recommended approval of street paving schedule dated November 3, 1994,
and to issue contract for paving under the Seminole County Contract
#A/R'332, with pricing at $31.50 per ton or $1.70 per square yard/inch
for overlay, and $1.00 per square yard/inch for milling; total estimated
cost $517,095.00.
C. Approval of Vouchers for the month of October, 1994.
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Approval of Minutes of October 10, 1994, Work Session; October 10, 1994,
Regular Meeting; October 24, 1994, Work Session; and October 24, 1994, Regular
Meeting.
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
the Commission:
A. Approved payment of statements (1) and (2).
B. (1) Awarded primary supplier contract to the bidder with the lowest extended
pricing, Sanford Auto Parts/NAPA, and the secondary supplier contract to
the bidder with the next lowest extended pricing, Automotive Stores, as
described in memorandum dated October 31, 1994, from Public Works
Director; both vendors' bids and materials met specifications.
(2) Accepted lower bids, which met specifications, from Direct Safety
Company for traffic cones at unit price of $6.59, and Protection
Services, In. for traffic barricades at unit price of $44.51; total
estimated contract not to exceed $11,000.00.
(3) Accepted lowest bids, which met speCifications, per section as described
in memorandum dated November 4, 1994, from Utility Director.
(4) Approved street paving schedule dated November 3, 1994, and issued the
contract for paving under the Seminole County Contract 9A/R-332, with
pricing at $31.50 per ton or $1.70 per square yard/inch for overlay, and
$1.00 per square yard/inch for milling; total estimated cost
$517,095.00.
C. Approved Vouchers for the Month of October, 1994.
D. Approved Minutes of October 10, 1994, Work Session; October 10, 1994, Regular
Meeting: October 24, 1994, Work SesSion, and October 24, 1994, Regular
Meeting.
Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged six (6) invoices totalling $143,414.84.
Mayfair Golf Course. Commissioner Eckstein reported receipt of ex-parte communications
regarding the rezoning of property by the Mayfair Golf Course, and submitted correspondence
regarding same to the City Clerk for filing.
Sports Hall of Fame. Commission Eckstein once again requested that the Commission consider
pursuing a Sports Hall of Fame in Sanford, and recommended that the City apply for a Tourist
Development Grant to help fund such a project. The Commission concurred, and Commissioner
Eckstein agreed to spearhead this project.
Promotional Video Tape of Sanford. Commissioner ThOmas asked the City Commission to
reconsider his previous proposal to have a promotional video tape about the City, to recruit
businesses to the Sanford area, for job creation. The Commission directed the City Manager
to contact the Economic Development Commission to solicit comments/recommendations on how to
attract businesses to Sanford.
Correction of City Commission Meeting Minutes of April 11, 1994, regarding public hearingto
consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3201, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session.
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concluded.",
appropriate.
The City Clerk reported that the above-referenced Minutes need to be corrected to
following sentence: "The Chairman announced that the public hearing was
and if the City Commission concurs, a vote to amend said Minutes would be
concluded."
follows:
Commissioner Thomas moved to amend the City Commission Meeting Minutes of April 11,
1994, to include the following sentence: "The Chairman announced that public hearing was
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
The City Manager reported that the developer of Walgreens Drug Store has requested
that Ordinance No. 3201 be removed from the table, for final reading and adoption this
evening.
A1 Carpenter, Conklin, Porter & Holmes, representative for the developer, appeared
and submitted a Grant of Easement, which the City Attorney reviewed and found to be
acceptable, subject to receipt of Exhibit "A".
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 3201 by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN NORTH-
SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN FRENCH AVENUE AND LAUREL AVENUE AND
BETWEEN W. 25TH STREET AND BAYARD STREET; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to remove Ordinance No. 3201 from the table.
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
Commissioner McClanahan moved on the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No.
3201. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Replacement Fire Engine, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize Staff to purchase a new fire truck in
amount of $189,983.00; total dollars budged $179,377.00, and to authorize additional funding
in amount of $10,606.00, from City Manager's Contingency Fund to cover the shortfall.
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
Additional Licensing Official Position, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On request
and recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City
Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance to create an addit-ional Licensing Official
position, and to authorize Staff to advertise for said position prior to adoption of the
ordinance. 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
Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony. Mayor Smith reported receipt of a letter this
afternoon from Doris Stein, Pilot Club, requesting free use of the Civic Center for the
Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony in March. Commissioner McClanahan stated he would
underwrite the Civic Center rental fees for this event.
Audience Participation.
Steve Neighbor appeared regarding Agenda Item No. 16, and reported that he and his
family lives in the three bedroom apartment upstairs, that there have been problems with
people trying to set the building on fire, and that the security guard would use the
recreational vehicle to provide security/protection for him and his family, the church, and
the business.
The City Manager explained that approval of this request would be precedent
setting, that the Police Department has had no significant reports of incidents, and
recommended that Mr. Neighbor consider installing a permanent security facility/system.
The Commission took no further action regarding this item.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
MA-~OR
Attest:
~r City Clerk