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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
March 13, 1995, at 4:00 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.
Goal Setting/Strategic Planning.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with the following objective/gOals: 1)
pursue, with the Economic Development Commission, an informational/promotional video tape
touting Seminole County with inclusion of the City of Sanford; 2) establish a Sports Hall of
Fame in Sanford. Dave Farr will present this proposal to the Chamber of Commerce Executive
Committee, and Commissioner Eckstein will meet with Helen Stairs to discuss potential
building sites; 3) support Gretchen Shaptker's efforts in establishing a Fine Arts Academy
at Seminole High School; 4) continue waterfront improvements; assess and determine best use
of City owned land/properties, including relocation of softball/baseball fields, change the
face of Fort Mellon Park, address Seminole Boulevard, River Walk, and the County Court House
parking lot. The City Manager will ask the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee to
prioritize a list of goals/objectives, and develop implementation strategies; 6) pursue a
recreation/community complex. The City Manager reported funding sources for a
recreation/community complex include a general obligation bond, reserves, and a referendum
on the 1996 election ballot. The City Manager will explore the possibility of utilizing the
No. 1 Fire Station site on French Avenue, if building is demolished, for a recreation
complex, and Kiwanis Park for relocation of the softball/baseball fields; 7) in an effort to
make the City pro business, Staff will examine the feasibility of reducing various fees
including licensing fees by 10%, and collection of fire inspection fees on a tri-annual basis
instead of annually for non-hazardous businesses; 8) establish inter/multi modal
transportation hub. The Commission concurred to have the City Manager attempt to budget a
contribution to the Lynx operation. The City Manager reported that the road between the
Seminole Towne Center Mall and the downtown area needs to be more attractive, and that the
City Commission may want to consider taking over contract maintenance of the right-of-way
from FDOT; 9) begin planning for the replacement of Fire Station No. 1. The City Manager
reported that the former school board property has been rezoned to commercial, that the
western portion will probably be sold, and that the eastern portion is a potential site for
this facility.
The City Manager reported that he will provide feedback relative the discussed
goals/objectives at the second Work Session in April, 1995.
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting for approximately 10-15 minutes, then reconvened the
meeting.)
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Airport/Port Authority Merger.
The City Manager reported that he is unaware of any action taken by the Seminole
County Commission to formalize the proposals contained in memorandum dated March 6, 1995,
from Commissioner Dary1 McLain to the Sanford Airport Authority Chairman. Further, Steve
Cooke, Director of Aviation, Central Florida Regional Airport, has indicated that the Airport
Authority is not ready to meet with the City Commission on March 27, 1995 to discuss the
proposed merger, but could be ready by the first meeting in April, 1995.
After discussion, the Commission concurred that the City Manager prepare a letter,
for the Mayor's signature, to the Seminole County Legislative Delegation, advising that the
City does not have enough information at this time to support or oppose Seminole County's
proposed merger of these two entities.
Outside Displays in the Downtown Historic Area.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with the proposed revisions/amendments
to the Land Development Regulations regarding downtown outside displays, and directed Staff
to provide a copy of same to the following organizations for review/comments: Waterfront
Master Plan Steering Committee, Chamber of Commerce, SHDWA, Sanford Main Street, Sanford
Advertising Co-oD, and Sanford Historic Trust.
Florida Retirement System ("FRS") "Opt Out" Legislation.
The consensus of the Commission was to take a strong position of support to perfect
all cities' ability to "opt out" of the Florida Retirement System, whether or not cities
actually exercise that right, and authorized Staff to prepare a letter to the Seminole County
Legislative Delegation indicating said support.
Little Red School House.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission authorized Staff to obtain
a Step I Environmental Assessment of the property, to identify possible uses for this
property, and to provide the Commission with the pros and cons of accepting this donation.
Settlement of Worker's COmpensation Claim.
Personnel Director Tim McCauley reported that the City has an opportunity to settle
this case with significantly less exposure than down the road, and that should the Commission
authorize a settlement offer, which he strongly urges, the Claimant Johnnie Haddock must
accept said offer, and the judge execute an Order regarding same.
The City Manager reported that this is an unbudgeted item, and that funding would
need to come from the General Fund Reserves.
Rggular Agenda Items and other items.
A. City Physician Contract. Commissioner Eckstein requested a 4% cap on the
medical CPI, and the Commission concurred.
B. Request from Seminole County Humane Society for City donation of surplus items
including yard maintenance equipment, a typewriter and a 1985 Plymouth Reliant. The
consensus of the Commission was to declare various yard maintenance equipment including lawn
mowers, weedeaters, a trimmer, and a typewriter to have no commercial value, and to authorize
donation of same to the Seminole County Humane Society. Also, to hold possible donation of
the 1985 Plymouth Reliant in abeyance, pending determination of the Blue Book value of said
vehicle. This item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
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C. One Harbour Place. The City Manager reported that he and Assistant City
Attorney Donna McIntosh will meet on Monday with the attorney for Steve Forman, Trustee, to
discuss possible lease terms, and that he expects to have a lease proposal for City
Commission consideration at the next meeting.
D. Reorganization of Building Division to Community Development Department. The
City Manager reported that the estimated cost,_to move the customer service counter in the
utility/licensing area, to accommodate the reorganization of the Building Division into the
Community Development Department, is approximatelY-S3,500.00, depending on whether the work
is done during or after working hours, and requested authorization to proceed with this work,
with use of City Manager's Contingency Funds. The Commission authorized the City Manager to
proceed as requested.
E. Budget Work Sessions. The Commission concurred to hold Budget Work Sessions
Monday, July 10, 11, and 12, 1995, as necessary.
F. Good Neighbor Utility Fund. The Commission concurred that the City Manager
approve future expenditures from Good Neighbor Utility Funds with information after the fact
to the City Commission.
G. Youth Advisory Committee. City Manager reported receipt of recommended
nominations/appointments which will require City Commission action at tonight's Regular
Meeting.
H. Hobie Sailboat Race Special Event. City Manager reported that the Hobie
Sailboat Races will be held this Saturday and Sunday, and that no street closures are
required/requested.
I. Consent Agenda. The City Manager reported two typographical errors relative
items A. (1) and (2), and that the correct amounts are $81.00 and $4,933.00, respectively.
J. Referral of two items to the Planning and Zoning Commission. On
recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred to refer the proposed changes
to the Land Development Regulations relative prohibition of chain link fences in front yards,
and the proposal for outside displays in the downtown historic area to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for comments/recommendations. This item was referred to tonight's Regular
Meeting for action.
K. Change Order to Speegle Construction Contract for Utility Relocation Work on
Lake Mary Boulevard. On request of the City Manager, the Commission referred this item to
tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
L. Request for Demolition of Structure at 708 Palmetto Avenue. On request of
Commissioner Howell, the consensus of the Commission was to table this item until March 27,
1995.
M. City Physician Contract. In response to Commissioner Lyons' question, the
City Manager reported that no RFP was done for this contract because one was not requested,
that the City just did an RFP two years ago, and that everyone seems happy with this
provider.
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permit fees.
this worthwhile service, but not impact fees.
Meeting for action.
Request from Rescue Outreach Mission for waiver of impact fees and building
City Manager recommended waiver of the building permit fees in recognition of
This item was referred to tonight's Regular
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O. Drainage Correction Work in City right-of-way at the corner of Magnolia Avenu<~
and 25th Place. The City Manager reported that Mrs. Zittrower may be at tonight's Regular
Meeting to discuss drainage correction work being done in this area without her permission.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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