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City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
April 10, 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 WhJ. tey 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.
~roposed amendments to Land Development Regulations regarding downtown outside displays.
The City Manager reported receipt of responses from the Chamber of Commerce,
Sanford Main Street and Sanford Advertising Co-op ("SAC"), all of which concur with the
proposed amendments, with no reply from the Historic Preservation Board, Sanford Historic
Trust, SHDWA or the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee. Also, Sara Jacobson,
representative, Sanford Advertising Co-op, and Bess Simons, Sanford Main Street are available
to answer questions.
Sara Jacobson reported that Sanford Main Street and SAC both agree that enforcement
is important.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to proceed with implementation of the
proposed revisions/amendments to the Land Development Regulations regarding downtown outside
displays, with Sanford Advertising Co-op's recommended sizing of items to be displayed as
outlined in letter dated April 7, 1995.
The City Manager reported that Staff will prepare an ordinance to implement the
proposed amendments, for first reading at the next meeting.
Request from Central Florida Regional Airport for City particiDation (s~onsorshi~) in the
Grand Opening Celebration for the A. Kay Shoemaker International Terminal and RedCleveland
Boulevard.
The Commission concurred to contribute $2,500.00, as co-sponsor of the Grand
Opening Celebration, to underwrite marketing materials and promotional information as
indicated in the letter dated March 30, 1995, from Bev Winesburgh.
~lternatives to drugs and crime.
Commissioner Lyons reported his concerns about crime and drug dealing on the
streets, that community policing is only thing that will make a difference, and asked for
cost figures for one community policing unit.
Police Chief Ralph Russell emphasized how important it is for community
involvement, that as discussed at a meeting held last month with representatives from the
projects, juvenile justice and HRS, a confidential phone line was set up to encourage
citizens to report crimes, which is not being utilized. Also, we are pursuing other avenues
of crime/drug prevention such as establishment of a special tactical street quad unit to
patrol hot spots, which would require additional manpower. Also, neighborhood watch programs
are effective. Further, we are trying to get the CPT program back up and running, that the
minimum cost for one police officer which covers salary, vehicle, radio, firearm, uniform,
overtime and insurance is $33,669.00; $134,676.00 for four (4) full time officers, or eight
(8) part time rofficers, which carries certain restrictions and control factors. Also,
individuals are looking for full time, not part time, employment,
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After discussion, the Commission concurred that additional officers dedicated to
drug/crime prevention such as a special tactical street unit is desirable, rather than
additional officers working traffic.
Request (~etition) for paving of Meadow Street and North Driftwood Lane. The Commission
concurred with the City Manager's recommendation to support the concept of creating a Special
Assessment District to fund paving of Meadow Street and Driftwood Lane.
Seminole Boulevard restriping.
The Commission concurred that Staff proceed with restriping of Seminole Boulevard,
as described in memorandum dated April 3, 1995.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Appeal of Denial of Dimensional Variance by the Board of Adjustment for
property located at 113 1/2 West 19th Street; Robert A. Tango, applicant.
Mayor Smith noted that the applicant has requested that this item be continued once
again.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that the applicant's attorney has advised that
he will provide a transcript, as previously requested, at tonight's meeting, and request a
continuance.
B. Sanford Housing Authority Grant Application.
Police Chief Ralph Russell reported that the only funding source is law enforcement
trust fund dollars, and that he has some reservation because the Sanford Housing Authority
is not adhering to federal guidelines.
The City Manager recommended approval of the Grant Application, conditioned upon
the Sanford Housing Authority's cooperation relative adherence to federal
guidelines/standards regarding tenants.
After discussion, the Commission concurred that Staff proceed with submission of
the Sanford Housing Authority Grant Application, conditioned upon the City Manager's and
Director of Community Development's review and approval of said application.
(The Chairman recessed the meeting for approximately five minutes, then reconvened the
meeting.)
C. Request for reinstatement of Softball Coach.
The City Manager reported that a group of softball players may appear at tonight's
Regular Meeting, to request re-instatement of their assistant coach, who resigned from the
Sheriff's Department to keep from being fired.
D. Tabulation of Bid 994/95-41, Dogwood Drive Underdrain Pro~ect. On
recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to accept the lowest
bid for Item A, which met specifications, from KPL Contracting ("KPL") in amount of
$20,951.25, conditioned upon KPL accepting the addition of Item B for Miami Curb within
thirty (30) days, if the community agrees to a special assessment to pay for said curbing.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
E. Little Red School House. On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus
of the Commission was to accept the proposal from Universal Engineering Sciences in amount
of $2,324.00 for Asbestos Evaluation, and $1,800.00 for a Phase I Environmental Assessment
of the property (Little Red School House) located at 519 Palmetto Avenue; with funding in
total amount of $4,124.00 to come from City Manager's Contingency Fund. The Commission
referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
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space in the 1995 Convention Magazine "Quality Cities".
Manager, the Commission concurred not to participate.
G. Request from Seminole High School Pro~ect
Request from Florida League of Cities for the City to purchase advertisement
On recommendation of the City
Graduation to utilize the vacant
field across the street from Sanford Middle School for a yard sale, as a fundraiser, on April
29t 1995 or May 6, 1995. The Commission had no objection provided the commercial vendors
obtain an occupational license, and the appropriate insurance certificate is furnished.
H. S~ecial Meeting Notice for Executive Session on May 8t 1995. The City Clerk
distributed a Special Meeting Notice for an Executive Session on May 8, 1995, for continuance
of Police Union Labor Negotiations, and confirmed that each member of the Commission received
a copy of said meeting notice.
I. Planning and Zoning Conmmission. The City Clerk reported receipt of Joe
Dennison's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, effective immediately.
J. Mediation Conference with "Surety". The City Manager reported that a full
status report of the conference including a recommendation will be provided at the April 24,
1995 Meeting.
(Commissioner Howell briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
K. Board ap~x)intments/re-ap~ointments. The Commission discussed possible board
appointments including A. A. McClanahan to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Fred Gaines
to the Cemetery Advisory Board, and Buck Mullins to the Historic Preservation Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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