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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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