081495-Work SessionF-A05354
676 MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida ~qork SessS.0n AtlgtlSt 14
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
August 14, 1995 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, FlorSda.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
Commissioner Kerry Do Lyons
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Additional Employee Positions in FY 95/96 Budget.
Commissioner Lyons reported that he voted against the proposed FY 95/96 Budget at
the last meeting because he felt uncomfortable about hiring the additional 4.5 employees, and
that he wants to make sure that quality will improve by hiring these employees.
Commissioner Lyons asked if contracting out some services in the future is an option.
Commissioner Howell suggested having a study done to justify the employees in each
department. City Manager Simmons reported that the City would pay six digits for a full
blown personnel survey, which would show that more employees are needed.
Presentation by Tony Walters of LYNX regarding bus shelters.
Tony Walters, LYNX, distributed Design and Customer Amenities Manuals, and reviewed
the six new proposed bus stops in Sanford, which includes two on both sides of Mangoustine
Avenue; two on First Street at Fort Mellon Park at Cypress Avenue; and two on First Street
at the County Services Building.
Fred Halback, Herbert Halback & Associates, reported that no advertising is
proposed for the six bus stops, and showed samples of three (3) shelter designs and available
colors: single pole, which is the recommended design in copper and forrest green for the
downtown historic area; the dual pole and the quad pole.
Proposed ordinance by Seminole County to fund Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer
Program.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Attorney and Police Chief
Russell, the Commission concurred not to "opt in" to the parking ticket/citation portion of
Seminole County's Hearing Officer Program.
Request from Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc., for City contribution
of $1,000.00~ for Special Purpose Matching Grant. The City Manager reported that no funds
have been budgeted for such a contribution, and recommended that the Commission take no
action regarding this request, and the Commission concurred.
Proposed Chain Link Fence Ordinance.
The City Manager recommended that the ordinance include a provision whereby the
property owner would be allowed to have a chain link fence in the front yard if there is a
legally existing chain link fence next door, and that consideration be given if there is a
fence immediately adjacent to the requestor's property.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to leave-the ordinance as submitted, and
to forward same to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.
19 95
E405354
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
677
Work Session Auqust 14
City Radio Change/UDgrade and Equipment Purchase.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to
upgrade the City's radio system and to authorize Staff to purchase equipment as described in
memorandum dated August 1, 1995, from Public Works Director.
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting for approximately five minutes, then reconvened the
meeting.)
Little Red School House (519 Palmetto Avenue).
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred that this building
be preserved, that Staff advertise for Requests for Proposals to utilize the Little Red
School House, and that possible users will not be limited to only not-for-profit
organizations.
Procedures for termination of Board Members' Appointments due
Meetings.
to non-attendance at Board
19 95
After discussion, the Commission concurred that the City Manager prepare a letter,
Smith's signature, to the Chairman of each Board/Committee to discuss the
for Mayor
establishment of rules/procedures for termination of board appointments due to non-attendance
at Board/Committee Meetings, and to strongly encourage attendance at those meetings.
Economic Development Incentives.
After discussion, the Commission concurred that Staff prepare an ordinance to
provide incentives for certain geographic and industrial areas, with an entry level salary
not less $15,000.00 annually, using Seminole County's Economic Development Incentive Program
and the City's Affordable Housing Ordinance for methodology.
Revenue/Expenditure Analysis through July 31, 1995.
Director of Finance Carolyn Small reviewed the Revenue/Expenditure Analysis through
July 31, 1995.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Stormwater flooding in downtown.
Mayor Smith reported that the drainage improvements in the Goldsboro area may be
delayed, and asked if there is any way and any desire to bring forward something from Mill
Creek/Cloud Branch to help the downtown area.
City Manager Simmons reported that the City Attorney has recommended that the City
not do any flood relief improvements along Cloud Branch that would arguably increase the flow
where the gasification plant was located, which will essentially stop us from proceeding with
planned improvements with the exception of the 'retention pond at Pinehurst Park, for an
unknown period of time, because of the City's potential for increased liability for clean up
of Cloud Branch. The City Manager recommended that the City continue with land acquisition
in areas needing drainage improvements.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
concurred that the City Manager pursue the installation of an interceptor line around Sixth
Street or Seventh Street to divert stormwater that flows downtown from as far away as 25th
Street to convey water into the culvert that runs under Fort Mellon Park, with the
improvements accomplished between Mill Creek Phase 2 and Phase 3, and report back to the City
Commission with more specificity.
678
E405354
MINUTES
City Commission, San~rd, Florida Work $855i0B Auqust 14 19 95
B. Request from Methodist Youth Group for waiver of the peflfller's two-hour moving
requirement for the sale of pumpkins. On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus
of the Commission was to authorize a waiver of the two-hour moving requirement, patterned
after waivers for the sale of Christmas trees by not-for-profit organizations in Sanford.
This item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
C. Designation of City Delegate at the Florida League of Cities ConventiOn. The
City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Florida League of Cities, advising that
in order for the City to vote at the Florida League of Cities Convention, the City needs to
designate a delegate. The Commission took no action.
D. Clearing of land on First Street east of Cloud Branch. The City Manager
reported that Staff has been working with Sheriff Eslinger, and Gordon Frederick and other
property owners to clear land fronting on First Street east of Cloud Branch, which has been
identified as a haven for prostitution and other criminal activities, that Mr. Frederick has
given written authorization for line of sight clearing, and Sheriff Eslinger has agreed to
provide trustees to do the hand labor, with heavy equipment to be provided by Public Works.
Also, another area has been identified north of the Sanford Herald in need of similar
treatment. Further, he will bring forward a .recommendation at the next Work Session, to
amend the City code to make the property owner responsible for maintaining his/her own
property.
E. Request for authorization to obtain appraisal of golf course property and
wellfield property that Seminole County has offered to purchase for widening 25th
Street/Country Club Road.
The City Manager reported that Seminole County has offered to purchase land on the
golf course for widening 25th Street, that he also expects to receive an offer to purchase
a portion of the Twin Lakes wellfield, and requested authorization to obtain appraisals from
a local appraiser for both pieces of property.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to authorize Staff obtain
appraisals from a local appraiser for both pieces of property.
F. Outside Display Questionnaire. Director of Planning and Development
distributed questionnaires for City Commission input.
G. Resignation from Historic Preservation Board. Mayor Smith reported that
Laura Straehla has submitted her resignation from the Historic Preservation Board, and the
Commission concurred to consider her replacement at the August 28, 1995 Meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
/ City Clerk~/ ~/