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111395-Work Session22 E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session November 19 95 .d,~ City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, November 13, 1995 at 4:30 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 Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager William A. Simmons City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty The Chairman called the meeting to order. Presentation regarding West End Galleria (Sanford Plaza). Stanlee J. Smith, President, Sanford Plaza, Inc. of Deltona, reviewed plans for th West End Galleria (Sanford Plaza), which will have a Florida festive feeling and look an( include restaurants, boutiques, and an entertainment complex in the old theater. Mr. Smitt discussed his concerns about the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises including distance requirements; the possibility of additional/lavish landscaping bein, required which could potentially interfere with the visibility of the plaza from th, Greeneway overpass, and whether the existing sign would have to be replaced with a smalle] sign when the overpass is completed. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that under the existing alcoholic beverag( regulations, the only distance restrictions for alcoholic beverage sales from churches is fo the sale of beer, wine and liquor, a "bar", and that there are no distance restrictions fo restaurants. Director of Planning and Development reported that the City's landscape requirements are minimal. City Attorney Colbert reported that the City Commission can be in favor of project and give instruction relative interpretation of the liquor ordinance, however, the Commission cannot grant a waiver of the sign requirements without additional information froi Staff. The Commission confirmed the City Clerk's interpretation of alcoholic beverage sales in shopping centers; that the approval is for the specific storefront, not the entire shopping center. Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. Mayor Smith presented Finance Directo~ Carolyn Small with an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government of Finance Officers Association. Sanford Airport Authority Operation/Use Agreement. Steve Coover, Attorney, Sanford Airport Authority, distributed and reviewed summary sheet of the Airport's projected capital projects for next year, and the Centra Florida Terminals Bond Project, which is expected to close some time this year. Further, one of the reasons the Airport is interested in reaching an agreement with the City is that it will help the Airport in its relationship with FAA, FDOT, its tenants, the airlines, and future business prospects. Mr. Coover reviewed the terms/conditions of the proposed Operation/Use Agreement, which would give operation control, maintenance and use of the Airport to the Airport Authority. Further, there is no objection to the additional language proposed by the City Manager and the City Attorney, and requested that the City Commissior provide comments/recommendations for presentation to the Airport Authority at its meeting E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session November 13 23 995 The commission discussed the possibility of reducing the number of individuals on the Airport' AuthOrity from nine (9) to six (6) members; appointing one of those six seats to the County, and including the Mayor, or her designee, as a seventh (7th) member. Commissioner Howell requested that the City's bond counsel review the Operation/Use Agreement and advise if execution of same would be in the best interest of the City. The City Attorney reported that he understands the concerns of the Airport Authority's bond counsel about the potential buyers of bonds being nervous if they felt the Airport Authority's operation could be assumed by the City at any given time. Further, he has reviewed the proposed agreement from different areas of legal concern, that if the Commission is inclined to proceed in this direction, but is uncomfortable with the proposed fifty (50) year term, a lesser term, possibly thirty (30) years, might be considered. Director of Finance Carolyn Small reported that the City needs to make sure that there is no legal or moral obligation for any repayment either by the Airport Authority or by the City itself, and recommended that a duty burden be placed on the Central Florida Terminals regarding initial primary and secondary market disclosures. Mr. Coover reported that the term of the agreement could be lessened, but if the Commission is desirous of having a member of the Commission serve on the Authority, a change in legislation would be required to avoid conflicts of dual representation. The City Attorney reported that the City Commission could change the number of members on the Airport Authority by motion, however, he would have to investigate the issue of dual office holding. After discussion concluded, the Commission concurred that both Staffs continue with revisions, for City Commission review at the November 27, 1995, Work Session. Illegal drug sales. (Commissioner Howell briefly left the meeting, then returned.) The City Attorney reviewed possible alternatives/options as described in memorandum dated November 10, 1995, including charging an excessive use fee for police calls relating to certain drug incidents, and establishment of a Nuisance Abatement Board. After discussion, the Commission concurred that the City Manager and the City Attorney further research a Nuisance Abatement Board and report back to the Commission at the November 27, 1995 Work Session. Economic Develo~ment Incentives: request from Artcraft Industries, Inc. Joan Lang, President and Gerald Lang, Vice-President/Treasurer, Artcraft Industries, were present. Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported that Seminole County has authorized economic incentive funding in amount of $50,000.00, contingent upon matching funds from the City, that Artcraft Industries, Inc. is relocating to Sanford from the Orlando area, and that the requested City ecdnomic funding will assist with expanding their facility and increased employment opportunities. After discussion, the Commission concurred that Artcraft Industries provide financial, sales, and shareholder information for City Commission review at the November 27, 1995 Work Session. The Director of Community Development reported that Staff has prepared an economic incentive application that encompasses these types of questions, which has been forwarded to the City Attorney for comments/recommendations. 24 E.405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session November 13 199.5 Little Red School ~ouse Lease. Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported that the Little Red School House has an active termite problem and three minor roof leaks. After discussion, and on recommendation of the Director of Community Development Charles Rowe, the consensus of the Commission was to authorize execution of the Lease Agreement with Tajiri Arts after receipt of appropriate insurance, and to approve funding in amount of $2,000.00, from City Manager's Contingency Fund, for termite abatement and roof repairs, with Tajiri Arts being responsible for any Other repairs/maintenance of the building. The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for action. (The Chairman recessed the meeting for approximately five minutes, then reconvened the meeting.) Golf Course Land Appraisal. After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred that the City Manager move forward with a contract with Seminole County for Purchase and Sale of the land along the south side of CR 46 A (golf course) at the estimated fair market value of $92,520.00, plus relocation of City-owned utility lines and restoration of the golf course. First Federal Building for Dossible Police Station site. (Commissioner Thomas briefly left the meeting, then returned.) After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to accept the proposal from Architects Design Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for assessment of the First Federal Building as a police station site. Color scheme for downtown Lynx shelters. The Commission reviewed the proposed color scheme for the downtown Lynx shelters, and had no objection. Quarterly board appointments, and CRA appointments. The Commission discussed appointments to the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee, and recommended appointees to the Community Redevelopment Agency, which included Robert Parcell, Larry Strickler, Bill Royster and Leigh Skat. Regular Agenda Items and other items. - A. Ordinance re: Recreational Vehicles and Boats in front yards. On request o~ Commissioner Eckstein, the Commission concurred that Staff provide alternatives for review and discussion at the November 27, 1995, Work Session. (Commissioner Thomas briefly left the meeting,.then returned.) B. Inquiry re: former Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Commissioner Howell asked Mayor Smith if she could provide information relative rumors circulating about Dave Farr. Mayor Smith reported that she could not comment because she does not have all of the facts, and that she might be better able to respond after the Executive Committee Meeting on Tuesday. C. Contract with Conklin, Porter & Holmes for Inflow/Infiltration System Stud¥, approved October 9, 1995. The City Manager clarified that funding in amount of $122,000.00, is to come from Utility Cash Forward as opposed to bond funding, and that Cash Forward from reserves will increase the utility fund budget this year. E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford,'Florida Work Novembe~ 13 25 1995 D~ Billboard/sign in the City right-of-way of Woodson Avenue. The City Manager reported that in response to a letter sent to JIL Investments indicating that the billboard/sign needs to be removed by November 13, 1995, a representative of JIL has asked that the owner be given until the end of the month to remove said billboard/sign, and recommended approval of the request. The Commission had no objection. E. Request from the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce for waiver of Civic Center rental fee ($125.00) for luncheon. On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to deny the requested waiver. F. Christmas. Holiday. The Commission concurred that City Hall will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24, and 25, 1995, in observance of Christmas, and that there will be no garbage collection either day. G. Internal Investigation regarding complaint against the Sanford Police Department. Police Chief Russell reported that the City and the police officer involved were exonerated of the accusation of excessive force. H. Union (FOP) Negotiations. Commissioner Lyons requested an Executive Session to discuss the status of the FOP negotiations. Commissioner Howell requested the Commission's support to appoint an "outside" individual for the police officers to share their feelings about what is going on in the department, and for the individual to report same to the City Commission. The Commission concurred that the City Manager discuss this Kornreich, and report back to the Commission. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: city ClerkCl (,/ issue with David M~YOR