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City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session
425
February 27,
1995
The Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
February 27, 1995, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
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
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Vacatin~ alleys at 1400 West Eighth Street and 410 Bay Avenue.
The City Manager recommended that the City Commission consider requests to
maintain/vacate unopened alleys on a case-by-case basis particularly when there are no
utilities in the alley, and if there are utilities in the alley to consider vacating based
on the physical culture (trees and fences) of the alley. Also, to begin procedures
!preparation of an ordinance) to vacate these two alleys retaining same as full width utility
easements. This item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
Chain link fences in front yards.
Director of Planning and Development Jay Marder reported that the Planning and
Zoning Commission generally concluded at its last meeting that chain link fences should be
prohibited in front yard setbacks, and that the Board of Adjustment should decide on
exceptions.
The City Commission concurred to prohibit chain link fences in front yard setbacks,
with the Board of Adjustment, not the Planning and Zoning Commission, to decide on exceptions
on a case-by-case basis.
Outside Displays in the downtown historic area.
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported that the City of Winter
Park, DeLand and Mt. Dora have ordinances prohibiting sidewalk displays, but do not enforce
same. Further, his premises underscore the historic charm of the downtown area, with the
Historic Preservation Board being the "keeper of the ambiance".
The City Manager recommended that the City Commission consider allowing certain
'types of outside displays in the downtown historic district only; regulated quantitatively
by the City Commission and City Code, and qualitatively by the Historic Preservation Board
Further, the City Attorney reports that sidewalk displays on public property have no
grandfathering status.
The Commission concurred that the City Manager compile the recommendations, as
outlined in memorandumdated February 17, 1995, February 20, 1995, and February 21, 1995, as
policy, and prepare a draft document for review by the City Commission and downtown
merchants.
Business Information Group ("BIG").
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe distributed flyers and reported that
the purpose of this group is to foster economic development and educational opportunities
within the City targeting the attraction and retention of small businesses. Further, each
participant has agreed to pay $25.00 to support the printing and advertising costs.
The Commission concurred that the program proceed as outlined.
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Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. 7% vs 10% Utility Tax on Telecommunication Services. The City Manager
reported that the City Attorney has advised that implementation of the requested change will
require adoption of an ordinance.
B. Board appointments. The Commission discussed two applications for appointment
to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and concurred not to make a decision tonight. Also,
Commissioner Eckstein will contact his recommended appointee to obtain an Application, and
to place consideration of this appointment on the March 13, 1995 Work Session and Regular
Meeting Agendas.
C. Presentation of service weapon to Police Sergeant Bill Dube. City Manager
Simmons reported that the Police Chief has requested this presentation at tonight's Regular
Meeting, and the Commission concurred.
D. Request from the Scenic Improvement Board to purchase Wildflower Sod. The
Commission had no objection to the purchase of Wildflower Sod from Southern Turf Industries
in amount of $2,875.00, for medians along Route 46.
E. Seminole Towne Center Mall Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The City
Manager reported that at the CRA Meeting this evening, he will request a $67,194.00 Additive
Change Order to the contract with Amick Construction for Towne Center Boulevard and St Johns
Parkway construction; and a Change Order in approximate amount of $90,270.00, which will be
reimbursed by the Gateway Developer for medians, turn-outs, and a force main casing. Also,
Staff is working on another Change Order to the Martin Contract, to be paid by the Developer,
in amount of $81,075.00 for FDOT required changes to the west end of the SR46 project. Also,
he will ask for approval to award the irrigation contract, with deductives, associated with
Gateway.
F. Proposed Interlocal Agreement and Local Leqislative Bill reqarding the
proposed Airport Authority/Port Authority Merger. The City Manager reported that the Airport
Authority has received copies of this information, and recommended that this item be placed
on the March 13, 1995, Work Session for preliminary discussion, and then a Joint Work Session
with the Airport Authority, and the Commission concurred.
G. Sesquicentennial Celebration. On recommendation of the City Manager, the
Commission concurred to approve $500.00 from the City Manager's Contingency Fund, to jointly
sponsor a "Moments in HiStory" Public Service Announcement, and to provide background
information and assistance as described in memorandum dated February 21, 1995, from Sharon
G. Berrian, Director of Public Information, Florida League of Cities, Inc. This item was
referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
H. Request for sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises in the west
end of Ft. Mellon Park in conjunction with the "St Johns River Festival Special Event on
March 4 and 5, 1995. The City Manager recommended approval of the request to sell beer and
wine for consumption on the premises in the west end of Ft. Mellon Park on Saturday (all day)
and Sunday, with Sunday sales not starting until 12:~00 noon, with required police officers.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
consideration.
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I. Contract Drawinqs and Specifications for underdrains and curbing for Dogwood
Drive. The City Manager reported that the contract drawings and specifications are ready to
bid for the underdrains and curbing for Dogwood Drive, that the estimated cost for
underdrains is $24,000 to $25,000 and $13,000.00 for curbing, and recommended that it be bid
with a base bid for the underdrains and the curbing as an additive bid item, with the City
paying for the underdrains only, and the neighborhood paying for the curbing if so desired.
The Commission concurred that Staff proceed as presented/discussed.
J. Police Substation at Seminole Towne Center.
City Manager Simmons discussed two letters from Thomas Schneider, Senior Vice-
President, SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, dated February 24, 1995 and February 27, 1995.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred to conceptually
approve the substation facility as outlined in letter dated February 24, 1995, and referred
this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
K. Seminole Towne Center Community Redevelopment Aqency Meeting. Mayor Smith
announced that the CRA needs to elect a Vice-Chairman this evening, and suggested that the
Vice-Mayor be elected.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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