050895-Work Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida Wotk $8S5i0E
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
May 8, 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.
Youthbuild Grant Application.
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported that the City was
unsuccessful in obtaining this grant last year, that HUD provided information relative
weaknesses in the application, which have been addressed, and that the application is ready
for submittal.
The Commission concurred that the Mayor execute and Staff submit the Youthbuild
Grant Application for funding in amount of $754,000.00, for the Youthbuild Program which
provides disadvantaged youth between the ages of 18 and 24 on the job training in the
construction field.
(Commissioner Howell briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
(Mayor Smith recessed the Work Session at approximately 4:05 P.M. to hold an Executive
Session, then reconvened the Work Session at 5:09 P.M.)
Municipal Taxing District in the Dreamwold Subdivision. Mark Bloom, representative for
Dreamwold Duplex Owners, was present.
City Manager William Simmons reported that the Dreamwold Duplex Owners have
submitted a request for the City to create a Special Taxing District to facilitate the
financing ($28,000.00 - $29,000.00) to upgrade the wastewater pump station in Dreamwold.
The Commission had no objection to Staff and the City Attorney working with the
property owners to perfect the groundwork for the creation of a Special Municipal Taxing
District.
Outdoor Display Regulations.
The City Manager reported receipt of a request from the Greater Sanford Chamber of
Commerce ("Chamber") for a sixty (60) day slow down on code enforcement activities relative
violation of outdoor display regulations, to allow the Chamber to develop companion
regulations to the City's Downtown Outdoor Display Regulations.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred that Staff slow
down Code Enforcement activities relative existing illegal outdoor displays, to allow the
Chamber to draft companion regulations to the City's Downtown Outdoor Display Regulations,
with Staff to continue enforcement of regulations where it relates to public safety and new
displays.
(Assistant City Attorney Donna McIntosh and Assistant City Attorney Katie Reischmann joined
the Meeting.)
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Land lease for the Holiday Inn/Marina Hotel property.
Assistant City Attorney Katie Reischmann reported that the proposed land lease was
negotiated under the guidelines given at the Executive Session, and that she is in receipt
of four (4) copies of same which have been executed by the lessee.
(Ms. Reischmann absent from the Meeting.)
FY 1995-96 Personnel considerations.
The City Manager reviewed personnel considerations regarding requests for
regrades/reclassifications and additional personnel, as described in his memorandum dated
April 28, 1995, and recommended approval of requested reclass/regrades and additional
personnel with the exception of the following: reclass/regrade of Secretary III to
Administrative Aide; regrade of Grounds Maintenance Coordinator from 1-41 to 1-43; regrade
of Personnel Technician; regrade the Benefits Technician from 02-29 to 02-35; and three
additional firefighter/paramedics positions. Further, he recommended the Benefits Technician
be regraded from 02-29 to 2-30, and paramedic certification of three existing firefighters
rather than additional personnel.
Fire Chief Tom Hickson reported that we are trying to get Fire Station ~3 up and
running as an ALS Station, which can be done with existing personnel.
Police Chief Ralph Russell reported that two squads are required to handle traffic
when I-4 is closed, that projected trips within the corridor of I-4 and SR 46 to Seminole
Towne Center Mall will warrant additional police officers, and that Staff will provide
information relative the number/location of calls received by other malls on a daily basis
around the clock starting at 8:00 A.M., for a one month survey period, as requested by
Commissioner Howell.
The City Manager reviewed Police Chief Russell's prioritized personnel requests and
made recommendations, as follows: 1) five uniformed police officers (quad unit plus 1); yes,
2) community service officer; yes, 3) data entry clerk; no, 4) 3 investigative officers;
yes, contingent upon available funds, 5) evidence supply technician; no due to shortage of
funds, 6) airport police officer; yes, a reimbursable position (will not fill the position
until necessary).
After discussion, the Commission concurred with City Manager's recommendations as
presented, for inclusion in the City Manager's proposed FY 95/96 Budget.
Part-time police officer alternative.
Police Chief Ralph Russell reviewed cost factors/projections for eight (8) part-
time police officers vs four (4) full-time police officers with the same qualifications and
performing the same duties. Also, two vehicles will be required for the quad unit.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
(Mayor Smith and Commissioner Howell briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
A. COMAIR. Commissioner Lyons reviewed information/correspondence which he
received and provided to the Commission regarding this matter.
B. Resolution No. 1703 regarding ISTEA Enhancement Proqram Application. The
Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting.
C. Request from Melvin Simon Associates for approval of Seminole Towne Center
Mall Replat 92. This item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
consideration.
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D, ~ppointment to Business Advisory Board for Seminole County Board of Education.
Commissioner Lyons reported he would like to serve on this board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Attest:
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