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The City Commi~sion of the City of Sanford; Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
February 13, 1995, at 4:0:0 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
City Manager William A. Simmons
Deputy City Clerk Linda L. Brace
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
March 13, 1995 Work Session.
Mayor Smith announced that the majority of the March 13, 1995 Work Session will be
devoted to goal Setting.
Holiday Inn/MarinaInn.
City Manager Simmons gave an update of the pending Holiday Inn/Marina Inn
litigation.
City Attorney Colbert requested an attorney-client session to discuss strategies
and potential settlement of the Holiday Inn litigation case, as permitted by Chapter 286 of
the Florida Statutes, which is expected to last approximately one (1) hour, and that the
following individuals would attend said attorney-client session: Mayor Bettye D. Smith,
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Commissioner Lon Ko Howell,
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons, City Attorney William L. Colbert, Katie Reischman, Esq., Frank
Whigham, Esq, Hank Fishkind, Art Diamond, City Manager William A. Simmons, Finance Director
Carolyn Small, and DepUty City Clerk Linda Brace. Further, the City Commission is only
allowed to discuss the potential settlement and legal strategies of this case, that the court
reporter will file a transcript of this session under seal with the Clerk, and upon
conclusion of the lawsuit said file will be unsealed and made available for public knowledge.
(Mayor Smith recessed the Work Session, and called the attorney-client session to order at
approximately 4:15 P.M., then terminated the attorney-client session and re-opened the Work
Session at approximately 5:17 P.M.)
HealthInsurance.
City Manager William Simmons reported receipt of letters from Doug Sills,
President/Chief Executive Officer, Central Florida Regional Hospital and James Fritz,
President, Physician Healthcare Network, requesting the opportunity to submit a proposal to
become the City's healthcare Provider. Further, the Health Insurance Advisory Board reports
that City employees have indicated their satisfaction with the current healthcare provider
Prudential, who has expressed a strong desire to continue as same. The City Manager
recommended that the City Commission consider a multi-year (2-3 year) contract rather than
annual or bi-annual to stabilize the insurance program, and the majority of the Commission
concurred.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to authorize Staff to advertise for RFP
for health insurance coverage, and designated Commissioner Lyons as the City Commission
Representative to the Health Insurance Advisory Board.
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Vacating unopened/unused alleys.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
authorized Staff to analyze unopened/unused alleys, and to bring forward specific recommended
alley vacations for City Commission consideration on a case-by-case basis, retaining utility
easement where appropriate.
City position regarding use of federal MAGLEV system funds.
City Manager Simmons reviewed alternative uses for unappropriated federal MAGLEV
funds in amount of 97.5 million dollars, including: (1) a high level bridge at 1-95 over the
St Johns River, (2) the "missing link" to the Seminole County Expressway, and (3) the
commuter rail system utilizing CSX right-of-way, as supported by Congressman Mica.
The Commission concurred to have the City Manager prepare a letter, for the Mayor's
signature, to Congressman Mica expressing the City's preference of the "missing link" project
over the commuter rail system, especially if "readiness to spend/obligate" is a key
ingredient in pulling this money into the Central Florida area.
Welcome Sign Displays.
The Commission concurred with Welcome Sign Displays as described in memorandum dated
February 2, 1995, from Recreation and Parks Director, with the exception of week four
"Pancake Day/Auction". Recreation and Parks Director Mike Kirby recommended that the week
three display "Baseball Opening Day" be extended through week four, and the Commission
concurred.
Other items.
A. State of Florida Sesquicentennial Celebration. The City Manager reported that
the state is not doing much in the way of celebration activities, and that Staff will
continue to seek further information from Andrea Dennison in addition to the Welcome Sign
Display.
B. "Awareness As A Solution" Conference at the Marriott Airport on March 23, and
24, 1995. Mayor Smith asked that anyone having an interest in attending this conference, or
suggestions regarding same, contact the City Manager.
C. Special Event Application from the Chamber of Commerce for St. Johns River
Festival on March 4, and 5, 1995, at Fort Mellon Park. On recommendation of the City
Manager, the Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City Commission
consideration.
D. Florida Hotel. The City Manager reported that he met with the owners of the
Florida Hotel, that progress is being made as a result of the first meeting, that two tenants
were asked to seek residence elsewhere, that uniformed police officer visits are continuing,
that many structural and fire hazard conditions have been corrected, and that the owners have
tentatively agreed to install lighting in the parking lot. Also, Staff is seeking a proposal
for rehabilitation of the mulch parking lot, and the elimination of the parking spaces on the
north side of the building off Fifth Street. Further, information regarding criminal records
of specifically named individuals has been provided as requested by the owners. Further,
the types of complaints received relative the Florida Hotel, over the past eleven (11) days,
include breaking and entering, suspicious person, larceny, and noise.
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E. Requests for waiver of Land Development Regulations for chain link fences in
front yards. The City Manager reported that individuals may come off the floor at tonight's
Regular Meeting, requesting waivers to put chain link fences in front yards, that the
Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing City-wide prohibition of same at Work
Session, and recommended that these individuals be advised of said meeting, and that the City
Commission further discuss this issue at the February 27, 1995 Meeting, after receipt of the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation.
F. Agenda Item No. 9; Appeal of Denial of Certificate o~ Appropriateness by the
Historic Preservation Board to replace existing chain li~k fence at 217 South Park Avenue.
Mayor Smith asked that everyone exercise extreme caution relative discussion of this item.
G. CDBG Block Grants. Director of Community .Development Charles Rowe reported
that the deadline for responding to the RFP for Home and SHIP funds in amount of $536,000.00
is February 22, 1995. On recommendation of the Director of Community Development, the
Commission authorized execution and submission of the application for said grant funding.
Mr. Rowe discussed another CDBG Grant Application for home rehabilitation/reconstruction
funding, which requires inpu~ from the Westside Community, and expires March 3, 1995.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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