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The C~ty Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, October 23, 1995, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City COmmission Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation. Commander Hasson presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Brandon Williams, in recognition of his heroic actions in saving the life of
Nicholas Gage.
Public Hearing to consider rezoning a Dortion of proDerty lying between Lake Monroe an;
Seminole Boulevard and between North Park Avenue extended northerly and Sa-ford Avenue. from
SC-3, Special Commercial, to PDt Planned Develo~mentt as advertised ~n ~he Sanford Herald on
October 13, 1995.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the rezoning. No one appeared.
Recommendation submitted from the Planning and Zoning Commission and from Director
of Planning and Development to rezone the property, Subject to conditions and stipulations
as described in memorandum dated October 6, 1995, from Land Development Coordinator, and in
memorandum dated October 16, 1996, from Director of Planning and Development.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to continue the
public hearing until November 13, 1995, to allow for proper advertising.
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Seconded by
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Public Hearing to consider rezoning a ~ortion of property lying between State Road 46 an~
North Towne Road and between Interstate 4 and Towne Center Boulevard from PDt Plannea
Development and AG, Agricultural, to PD, Planned Development, as advertised in the Sanford
Herald on October 13, 1995.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the rezoning. No one appeared.
On recommenda=ion of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to continue the
public hearing until November 27, 1995, to allow for proper advertising. Seconded by
Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Public Hearing to consider intent to withdraw/revoke from Florida Retirement System ("F~")
and to consider the alternative retirement ~lan, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on
October 15, 1995.
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The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the City's withdrawal from the Florida Retirement
System.
Director of Finance Carolyn Small appeared and reported that the State of Florids
has offered a one time opportunity for the City of Sanford and the Sanford Airport Authority,
a dependent special district, to withdraw from the Florida Retirement System, that Staff is
requesting the City Commission to withdraw/revoke from the FRS for all employees or officers
who are hired or take office on or after January 1, 1996, and to establish an alternative
employee retirement plan. Further, current employees and officers will remain as
participants in the FRS as long as they are employees or officers of the City of Sanford or
the Sanford Airport Authority.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution to withdraw/revoke from the Florida Retirement System.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Continuation of public hearing to consider proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance/Land
Develo~ment Regulations, Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirement, Section 3.2
regarding chain link fences and barbed wirefences; tabled at Meeting of October 9, 1995, and
discussed at tonight's Work Session.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed changes. No one appeared.
Recommendation submitted from the Planning and Zoning Commission to retain existing
regulations in Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirements, Section 3.2. Barbed Wire,
Cyclone and/or chain link fences prohibited in front yards.
The Commission took no action.
Request from Jaxon Investments Limited (,'JIL") for billboard to remain on City-owned right-
of-way of Woodson Avenue, i.m,ediately South of 3841 South Orlando Drive until expiration of
existing leases, for billboard space; tabled at Meetings of August 14 and 28, SeDtember 11 and
25, and October 9, 1995, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
Assistant City Attorney McIntosh reported that Seminole County is taking the
position that Woodson Avenue is a City road, stated the sign needs to be removed from the
right-of-way, and recommended that the owner be given ten (10) days to remove the
billboard/sign, that if said billboard/sign is not removed on or before a time certain, that
JIL be notified by Certified Letter that the City will remove same and place in storage, and
that JIL can pick it up.
City Manager reported that pursuant to discussion at tonight's Work Session, the
owner could either be required to remove the billboard/sign, or consideration could be given
to execution of a Developer's Agreement to allow the~owner to relocate the billboard/sign,
at his expense, on to the adjacent property, if he agrees to sunset the sign within a
specified period of time.
Commissioner Lyons moved that JIL be required to remove the billboard/sign from the
City-owned Woodson Avenue right-of-way. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the
vote of the Commission as follows:
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~ayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Contract with QualityVaults, Inc. for o~ening/closin~ of ~raves at municipal cemetery, and
applicable charges/rates, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to award the contract to Quality Vaults, Inc., for
opening/closing graves at the municipal cemetery, with charges/rates as outlined in
memorandum dated October 5, 1995, from Grounds Maintenance Coordinator. Seconded by
Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
One Harbour Place Lease, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said lease with Harbour Place Partnership,
and to authorize execution of same. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Status Re~ort regarding 708 Pa!m__etto AveDue, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Staff
to proceed with demolition of this property, contingent upon final City Attorney review.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Commissioner Lyons' Aye
Economic Development Incentives regarding Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., as discussed at
tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
approve grant .funding in amount of $20,000.00, subject to completion of designated
application forms and grant agreement document. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3276.
On motion of
Commissioner Thomas,
Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
seconded by
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Ordinance No. 3276, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERLY LYING BETWEEN EAST 26TH STREET AND LEMON STREET
AND BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AVENUE AND POINSETTA AVENUE, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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was ~ntrodueed and placed on first reading.
Recommendations from Pl~n~ing and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, October 5, 1995.
No further action required or taken at this time.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for property
located at 330 Towne Center Circle in a PD, Planned Development, Zoning
District for sale of alcoholic beverages (Class 1) for consumption off
premises (beer and champagne only). Seconded by Commissioner Howell and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
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Board appointments/re-appointments.
Sanford Museum Advisory Board: The City Clerk reported that the terms of
Sylvia H. Stallworth and Myra Bales expire November 4, 1995, that Ms.
Stallworth does not wish to be re-appointed, and Ms. Bales has served the
maximum number of terms permitted and cannot be re-appointed. T h e
Commission took no action, and requested that the Staff Liaison provide
recommendations for replacements.
Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee: The City Clerk reported that John
Williams has submitted his resignation from this Committee. The Commission
took no action, and requested that the Staff Liaison provide recommendations
for a replacement.
Consent Agenda.
Requests for payment of statements.
(1) From Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick fOr professional services ................ $
34.50
(2)
From City Attorney for professional services for the month
of September, 1995 ........................................... $5,040.00
B. Tabulation of Bids.
Re-Bid ,%94/95-62, Landscape Maintenance of Sanford Municipal Cemetery
(Recreation & Parks Department). City Manager recommended acceptance of
lowest bid, which met specifications, from Bon Terre Group in amount of
$40,355.88.
(1)
Bid ~95/96-01, Two 6" Heavy Duty Trash Pumps (Utility Department). City
Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid, which met specifications,
from Thompson Pump at a unit price of $12,578.00.
(2)
Approval of Minutes of August 28, 1995, Joint Work Session with Sanford
Airport Authority; August 28, 1995, Work Session; August 28, 1995, Regular
Meeting; September 11, 1995, Work Session; and September 11, 1995, Regular
Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
the Commission:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
A. Approved payment of statements (1) and (2), above.
Accepted lowest re-bid, which met specifications, from Bon Terre Group
in amount of $40,355.88.
B. (1)
Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Thompson Pump at a
unit price of $12,578.00.
(2)
Approved Minutes of August 28, 1995, Joint Work Session with Sanford Airport
Authority; August 28, 1995, Work Session; August 28, 1995, Regular Meeting;
September 11, 1995, Work Session; and September 11, 1995, Regular Meeting.
Information regarding invoices paid during the ~eriod for previously approved lump sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged seven (7) invoices totalling $71,703.75.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1714, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell
moved to adopt Resolution No. 1714, entitled:
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A PESOL~TTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD. FLORIDA. SETTING THE
FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION FOR THOSE
PLACES SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, WINES AND BEERS WITHIN
THE CITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request from New Bethel M. B. Church to close Hickory Avenue between Ninth Street and 10th
Street in con~unction with Special Event on November 4, 1995, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said
street closure as requested. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request to name a City facility in memory of George Touhy, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. Commissioner Howell moved to name the Elm Avenue Park at 601 Elm Avenue in memory
of George Touhy. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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