111395-Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
November 13 1995
The C~ty Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, November 13, 1995, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission 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.
Continuation of P,,hlic Hearing to con~ider rezoning aportion of proDerty lying between Lak~
Monroe and Sem4nole Boulevard and between North Park Avenue extended northerly and Sanford
Avenue extended northerly, from SC-3, Special Commercial, to PD, Planned Development, as
advertised in the Sanford Herald on November 2, 1995; tabled at Meeting of October 23, 1995
to allow for proper advertising.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons presen~
to Speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
Bruce Andersen, Andersen & Associates, 3685 Midiron Circle, Winter Park, Florida
appeared and reported that he concurs with recommendations from the Planning and Zoninc
Commission and Staff, and that he is available to answer questions.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
Ordinance No. 3277, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENTS CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN LAKE
MONROE AND SEMINOLE BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN NORTH PARK
AVENUE EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND SANFORD AVENUE, FROM SC-3,
SPECIAL COMMERCIAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 1715, accepting Seminole County's
Delegation and Finding of Necessity/Blight re: Lake Monroe Waterfront and Downtown Sanford
Community Redevelopment Area, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on November 2, 1995, and
taxing authorities notified October 27, 1995,
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, proposed Resolution No. 1715. No one appeared.
Commissioner Howell moved to adopt Resolution No. 1715, entitled:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SEMINOLE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' DELEGATION TO THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION, OF REDEVELOPMENT POWERS AS
DEFINED UNDER THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969
(CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED);
FINDING THAT THE LAKE MONROE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN
SANFORD AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, IS A
BLIGHTED AREA AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION
OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF OF SAID AREA
IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING SAID AREA AS THE LAKE MONROE WATERFRONT AND
DOWNTOWN SANFORD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; FINDING
THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN SAID LAKE
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~AN~'uRD, FLORIDA, TO BE SAID COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY~ DECLARING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION WILL ESTABLISH
A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING CITY STAFF
WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN SANFORD AREA COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons all carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
MayorSmith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
CommiSsioner Lyons Aye
APpointment of City of Sanford Community Redevelo~ment Agency.("CRA") Members, as discussed
at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Lyons moved to appoint Robert Parcell, Larry
Strickler, and Bill Royster to the CRA. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein 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 second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3276,
in the Sanford Herald on November 2 and 9, 199,5.
as advertised
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
PROPERTY 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 STATUES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of October 23, 1995, was next placed on
second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3276. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3276. 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
Resolution No. 1716.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
adOpt Resolution No. 1716, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORDRELATING TO REVOKING
MEMBERSHIP IN THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVEDATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein 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
The Commission acknowledged the Sanford Airport Authority's adoption of Resolution No. 97-08,
supporting the City's withdrawal from the FRS, and concurred to accept requests for general
employees to participate in the new alternative employee retirement plan for general
employees and for firefighters to Participate in the City's Firefighters Pension Plan.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3279. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Smith
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner Thomas
Commissioner Howell
Commissioner Lyons
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Ordinance No. 3279, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, ENACTING INTO LAW THE CITY OF SANFORD
GENERAL EMPLOYEES, PENSION PLAN TO COVER ALL REGULAR
GENERAL EMPLOYEES WHOSE POSITIONS ARE REFLECTED IN THE
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS SECTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD'S
CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN AND ELECTED OFFICERS WHO ARE
HIRED, OR ELECTED, BY THE CITY OF SANFORD OR ITS
DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1996;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS,
BENEFITS AND ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION,
FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICTS HEREWITH AND AMENDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 2-155
THROUGH 2-161 OF THE CODE-OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION AS OF CHAPTER OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Request from Orlando Yacht Club for street closures and sale/consumption of alcoholic
beverages in con~unction with Special Event Application for Sailing Regatta on December 1,
2, and 3, 1995.
The City Manager reported that the original request for street closures has been
modified to Seminole Boulevard between just east of San Juan Avenue and Sanford Avenue
between First Street and Seminole Boulevard. Also, the requestor is asking to pay the civic
center rental fees in arrears, that last year the City had trouble collecting the money from
this event, and if the City Commission wishes to provide some type of relief, he would
recommend the applicant pay 50% of the rental fees prior to the first day of Civic Center
use, with the remaining 50% no later than December 18, 1995.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve
street closures as requested; the sale/consumption of alcoholic beverages; with requestor to
pay 50% of the Civic Center rental fees prior to the first day of Civic Center use, and the
remaining 50% no later than December 18, 1995, 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
Petition for Annexation for a Dortion of property lying between Air~ort Boulevard and
Hibiscus Drive and between Palmwa¥ extended northerly and Sanford Avenue.
Aaron Gorovitz appeared and reported that he represents the applicant, and that
Cumberland Farms is the proposed developer of this property.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property as requested. 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 Nay
Sanford Airport Authority Operation/Use Agreement, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
The Commission took no action.
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~chool Resource/D.A.R.E. Officer Contract. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Howell moved to approve said School Resource/D.A.R.E. Officer Contract for a
term of one (1) year commencing July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996. 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
Soap Box Derby Agreement. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved
to approve the 1995/96 Soap Box Derby Agreement with Seminole County, for financial
assistance up to a maximum sum of $5,000.00. 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
Utility Agreement with Mayfair Villas Association. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve said Utility Agreement with the Mayfair Villas
Association; the City to provide repair and maintenance of utility lines, with all associated
costs being borne by the Association. 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
Resolution No. 1717. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to
adopt Resolution No. 1717, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO FUND THE UPGRADE OF THE
SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM SERVING THE DREAMWOLD DUPLEX
OWNERS FOR DEDICATION AND OWNERSHIP TO THE CITY OF
SANFORD; ESTABLISHING THE ASSESSMENT FEES PER LOT
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND 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
Change Order'#1, to contract with Mc~ahan Construction Company, Inc. regarding French Avenue
Booster Pump Station. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
approve said Change Order 91 with McMahan construction Company in amount of $1i4,352.74.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eck~tein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Audit Contract with Coo~ers & Lybrand. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
Howell moved to authorize execution of the audit contract with Coopers & Lybrand for FY 95/96
audits. 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
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_Reco_mmendations from__ Planning and Zoning Con~nission Meeting of Thursday, October 5, 1995, as
described in memorandum a_ated October 6, 1995t from Land Development Coordinator. No further
action required or taken.
Recommendation~ from Planning and Zoning Com~ssion Meeting of Thursday, October 19t
as described in memorand,,m Gated November 1, 1995~ from LandDevelopment Coordinator.
1995~
Item 91: No action required or taken.
Item %2: No action required or taken.
Item ~3: Commissioner Lyons moved to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for
Mayfair Club Estates located at 4000/4001 Country Club Road in a PD, Planned Development
Zoning District based on Staff's recommendations. 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
First reading of Ordinance No. 3278. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
Ordinance No. 3278, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENTS CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN STATE ROAD
46 AND NORTH TOWNE ROAD AND BETWEEN INTERSTATE 4 AND
TOWNE CENTER BOULEVARD, FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND
GC-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Condemnations:
Status Re~ort/Requests for Time Extensions.
Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
or taken.
No action required
B. Requests for Time Extensions.
(1) Condemnation Report %94-02, 818 West Third Street; new owner.
(2) Condemnation Report %94-17, 1305 Myrtle Avenue; Citibank, new owner.
(3) Condemnation Report %94-18, 1307 Myrtle Avenue; Citibank, new owner.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to approve 90 day
time extensions for (1), (2) and (3), above. 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
Board appointments/re-appointments.
Sanford Museum Advisory Board: The City Clerk reported that the terms of
Sylvia Stallworth and Myra Bales expired November 4, 1995, and that the Staff
Liaison recommends Douglas Stenstrom and Richard Packard as replacements for
Ms. Stallworth and Ms. Bales.
Commissioner Howell moved to appoint Douglas Stenstrom and Richard Packard as
replacements for Sylvia Stallworth and Myra Bales, and to thank Ms.
Stallworth and Ms. Bales for their service on THE Sanford Museum Advisory
Board. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
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Mayor Smith Aye
uo~nissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner. Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Waterfront Master Plan Steering COmmittee: The City Clerk reported that
there is One vacancy for a term to expire June 28, 1997. The Commission took
no action.
Consent Agenda.
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Request for payment of statement from City Attorney for professional services
for the month of October, 1995 in amount of $7,898.00. City Manager
recommended authorization to pay.
Tabulations of Bids and Proposal.
(1)
Bid 995/96-07, Sanitary Sewer Construction Materials (UtilitY
DePartment). City Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid per
section totalling $19,986.93, as described in memorandum dated OctOber
25, 1995, from Utility Director.
(2) Bid ~95/96-09, Irrigation Materials (Utility Department). City Manager
recommended acceptance of the only bid, which met specifications, from
Florida Irrigation at unit prices, as described .in memorandum dated
October 31, 1995, from Utility Director.
(3) Bid ~95/96-10, Irrigation Materials (Parks & Recreation). City Manager
recommended acceptance of lowest bids per section totalling $16,501.38,
as described in memorandum dated November 2, 1995, from Director of
Recreation and Parks.
(4) Bid ~95/96-11, Water Distribution Materials (Utility Department). City
Manager recommended acceptance of the lowest bid per section in total
amount of $65,222.03, as described in memorandum dated November 2, 1995,
from Utility Director.
(5) Proposal for Triple Combination Pumper Fire Apparatus (Fire Department).
City Manager recommended piggy backing on Fort Myers Fire Department's
Bid ~94/95-33, for purchase of Triple Combination Pumper Fire Apparatus
from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. in amount of $196,398.00 ($205,398.00,
leSs trade-ins, plus additional equipment.)
Approval of Vouchers for the Month of October, 1995.
Approval of Minutes of September 25, 1995, Work Session; September 25, 1995,
Regular Meeting; October 9, 1995, Work Session; October 9, 1995, Regular
Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Howell, 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
the Commission:
Be
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Approved payment of statement from City Attorney for professional services
for the month of October, 1995 in amount of $7,898.00.
(1) Accepted lowest bid per section totalling $19,986.-93, as described in
memorandum dated October 25, 1995, from Utility Director.
(2) Accepted the only bid, which met specifications, from Florida Irrigation
at unit prices, as described in memorandum dated October 31, 1995, from
Utility Director.
(3) Accepted lowest bids per section totalling $16,501.38, as described in
memorandum dated November 2, 1995, from Director of Recreation and
Parks.
{4) Accepted the lowest bid per section in total amount of $65,222.03, as
described in memorandum dated November 2, 1995, from Utility Director.
(5) Approved piggy backing on Fort Myers Fire Department's Bid ~94/95-33,
for Purchase of Triple Combination Pumper Fire Apparatus from Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. in amount of $196,398.00 ($205,398.00, less trade-
ins, plus additional equipment.)
Approved Vouchers for the Month of October, 1995.
Approved Minutes of September 25, 1995, Work Session; September 25, 1995,
Regular Meeting; October 9, 1995, Work Session; October 9, 1995, Regular
MeetinG.
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regarding invoices paid during the ~eriod for previously approved lump sum
The Commission acknowledged eight (8) invoices totalling $161,922.10.
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting at 7:28 P.M., then reconvened the meeting at 7:30 P.M.)
S-m4nole Community College Blue Ribbon RoadCommittee. Commissioner Eckstein reported that
he will be unable to attend future committee meetings, as City representative, because the
meeting time has been changed to 11:00 A.M., which conflicts with his teaching schedule, and
that unless there is some compelling reason why Staff should not attend, the City Manager
and/or the Director of Planning and Development can attend these meetings and represent the
City
Drainage system in ~olden Circle.
Commissioner Thomas reported receipt of a letter from Fannie Bookerman regarding
problems with the drainage system in Golden Circle, and asked if something can be initiated
in concert with the downtown improvements.
City Manager Simmons reported that he and the Public Works Director have been
discussing various alternatives to resolve this problem, including installation of catch
basins and/or driveways, and that he will report back to the Commission with recommendations
for the most efficient and cost effective-solution to this problem.
Police Department Employee Grievances.
Commissioner Thomas reported receipt of telephone calls from anonymous policemen
regarding morale and other problems in the' Sanford Police Department, and if these
accusations are factual, then something needs to be done.
Commissioner Howell reported that he would like to appoint someone from the outside
to speak with the police officers and report to the Commission, that he has had several calls
as well, and that if any of these accusations are true, he will more than likely support a
union.
City Manager Simmons reported that he will seek guidance/direction from the City's
Labor Attorney and report back to the City Commission in two weeks.
Contract with Architects Design Group, Inc., as discussed at tonight's Work Session On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve the contract with
Architects Design Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for assessment of the
First Federal Building as a potential police station site. 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 the Chamber of Commerce for waiver of Civic Center rental fee for a luncheon on
December 1, 1995, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the request for a waiver of the entire Civic
Center rental fee in amount of $125.00 based on prior guidelines and policies. 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
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~udience Participation.
Ms. Godfrey, 1600 West 12th Street, appeared and reported that illegal drugs are
being sold and consumed in her residential area twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days
week, and that individuals bring chairs and cinder blocks into City streets. Further, there
are dilapidated homes across the street from her residence, that the owner of these
properties, Margaret Jones, told her that these homes would be torn down, however, nothing
has been done to date, and asked when the City plans to demolish same.
The City Manager reported some of the properties have already been condemned and
torn down, that some are in the condemnation process, that demolition of these structures
would help, but not resolve the problem entirely.
Police Chief Russell reported that a surveillance team was set up at individual
residences in the area, which has resulted An several arrests, however, we do not have enough
manpower to stay in the area all the time, as there are other areas that require police
services also.
Lease of ~4ttle Red School House to Ta~iri Artsr as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Lease Agreement
with Tajiri Arts for use of the Little Red School House, subject to the City Attorney's
review and comments/recommendations.
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner Thomas
Commissioner Howell
Commissioner Lyons
Audience Participation.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Andrew Zacharias, 105 Brentwood Drive, appeared and reported that he received a
citation from Maureen Harvey for having a recreational vehicle parked in his front yard, that
the 17' foot antique trailer is parked on the driveway, that said trailer is not obtrusive
or hazardous, and is licensed and insured. Mr. Zacharias asked what the reasons were behind
the ordinance, and what are his options.
City Attorney Colbert reported that a citation must go through the process like a
traffic ticket, that the City Commission can take up the ordinance if so desired, but Mr.
Zacharias must comply with the notice requirements.
Commissioner Eckstein reported that he is sympathetic to Mr. Zacharias' point of
view~ and that Staff was asked at tonight's Work Session to look at the ordinance and provide
alternatives at the November 27, 1995 Work Session.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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