042495-Work Session598
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanfor& Florida
Work Session
A ril 24
1995
April 24,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
1995, at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
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.
Strategic Planninq. Dave Farr, Chamber of Commerce and Bob Turk, Economic Development
Commission ("EDC"), were present to discuss a promotional video.
Mr. Farr distributed a packet of information that is sent to prospective
businesses, and reported that Seminole County is discussing a video, that businesses are more
interested in demographic, labor and cost of living information, which is not included in a
video, and that he preferred spending money on a demographics package rather than a video.
Mr. Turk reported that the EDC has a video of the four-county area, which includes shots of
Seminole County and Sanford, and that more of Sanford could be included if so desired. Also,
the Chamber and EDC will provide information relative what other Cities/Counties are
providing as economic incentives to attract businesses. The City Manager provided Staff will
feedback relative previously discussed goals/objectives, and the Commission concurred as
follows: 1) that the Chamber of Commerce continue working with Seminole County on a joint
promotional/information video touting Seminole County with inclusion of the City of Sanford,
and a "glossy" marketing package. 2) not to pursue a Sports Hall of Fame due to lack of
interest from the downtown area; 3) that Mayor Smith and the City Manager meet with Seminole
County and the Seminole County School Board to determine if there is any interest in pursuing
a Fine Arts Academy at Seminole High School; 4) continue with Waterfront Improvements. The
City Manager will ask Seminole County for current information on the proposed Court House
relocation; 5) that regional recreation centers might be preferable to one large
Community/Recreation Complex; 6) that, in an effort to make Sanford pro business, Staff
continue to explore the feasibility of reducing licensing fees, and collection of fire
inspection fees on a tri-annual basis instead of annually for non-hazardous businesses; 6)
that relative establishing an Inter-Modal Transportation Hub, Staff will ask the Seminole
Towne Center Mall developer for funding assistance for an additional bus; and 7) that Staff
obtain a Marketing Strategy on the western portion of the former "School Board" property
across from Sanford Middle School with the intent of selling the property to secure funding
for the replacement of Fire Station No. 1.
(The Chairman recessed the Meeting for approximately five minutes, then reconvened the
Meeting.)
Settlement of dispute with Site 10 Contract II Bonding Company. The Commission had no
questions or comments regarding this item.
Quarterly board appointments.
The Commission discussed taking turns to make appointments; re-appointing current
members vs appointing new members; the desire for expertise on the volunteer
boards/committees; and advertising and/or establishing a Committee to seek/obtain qualified
committee/board members.
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session
599
April 24
Request from the City of Lake Mar~regarding Lake Mary Boulevard irrigation and landscaping.
After discussion, the Commission concurred that Staff develop a phased plan for
installation of native plant material as recommended by the City Manager.
Welcome Sign Displays for May, 1995.
The Commission concurred with welcome sign displays as described in memorandum
dated April 13, 1995, including an expression of sympathy for Oklahoma City.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Employee Health Insurance. Personnel Director Tim McCauley reported that there was
an additional 3% savings of approximately $800,000.00 realized by going out to bid.
B. Request from the Outreach Rescue Mission to pay utility impact fees over time as
"Affordable Housing". After discussion, the Commission concurred that Staff draft the
appropriate amendment to the "Affordable Housing" Ordinance to facilitate the payment of
utility impact fees over time, as requested, for first reading at the May 8, 1995 Meeting.
C. Code Enforcement actions regarding Outside Display of Merchandise. Director of
Community Development Charles Rowe reported that Staff identified seventeen (17) outside
displays last week and issued warnings, and that individuals receiving warnings come to City
Hall seeking ways to comply with regulations governing outside displays, which puts added
pressure on the Planning and Zoning Department. Currently, there are approximately 100
outside displays in violation of City Code.
D. Depositing of unsolicited papers on private property. Mayor Smith reported that
she has received several complaints from citizens relative advertising/unsolicited
materials/papers being deposited/thrown on private property. The Commission concurred that
the City Manager send letters to the publishers of this literature, citing the unsightly
conditions and requesting them to honor requests not to deposit said unsolicited
papers/advertisements.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
~ City Clerk