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121195-Regular MeetingMINUTES ReQular eeting 47 City Commission, San~,'~ofida The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, December 11, 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. Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 1718, and the Community Redevelopment Plan, etc., for the Lake Monroe Waterfront and Downtown Sanford Community Redevelopment Area, ad advertised in the Sanford Herald on November 30, 1995 and taxing authorities notifie~ November 22, 1995. The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor, or in opposition to, proposed Resolution No. 1718. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 1718, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, APPROVING A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LAKE MONROE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN SANFORD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.360, FLORIDA STATUTES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 condemnation of structures as follows: A. Condemnation Report 995-01, 1000 East 7th Street; John, Thomas, Earl and Henry Stephens, owners. B. Condemnation Report %95-02, 1204 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. C. Condemnation Report %95-03, 1206 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. D. Condemnation Report #95-04, 1208 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. E. Condemnation Report %94-05, 1210 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. F. Condemnation Report %95-06, 1212 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. G. Condemnation Report %95-07, 1207 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. H. Condemnation Report #95-08, 1211 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. I. Condemnation Report %95-09, 1201 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. J. Condemnation Report %95-10, 1214 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. K. Condemnation RepOrt %95-11, 1215 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. L. Condemnation Report %95-12, 1223 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. M. Condemnation Report %95-13, 1227 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. N. Condemnation Report %95-14, 1200 Lincoln Court; Margaret Jones, owner. The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak regarding this issue. Norma Nelson, Apt. 50, Lake Monroe Terrace, Sanford, appeared on behalf of her uncle, John Nathaniel Stephens, who lives in New York, and reported that the last tenant damaged the property and took the keys. She was unable to contact the former tenant to get December 11 1995 48 ~405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Rs,qtl!ar ~4eet.i.n,q Dscsmber 11 1995 the keys until today in order to assess the damages and get an estimate as instructed by her uncle. Further, Ms. Nelson reported that both Earl and Henry Stephens are deceased. The City Manager reported that the City received certified mail return receipts on all these notifications. Margaret Jones appeared and distributed copies of a letter dated December 11, 1995 to the Commission, and stated she had nothing to say other than what she wrote. Brooks Parsons, 5046 Eastwinds Drive, Orlando, appeared on behalf of Warner Brothers/Rosewood Project and reported that Warner Brothers is building two (2) towns from scratch and Code Enforcement had been assisting them in finding available buildings. Warner Brothers has an agreement with Ms. Jones which gives them 45 days to remove her houses. Mr. Parsons had two concerns: 1) Would his company have enough time to remove the buildings before their proposed December 18th demolition; and 2) Could Warner Brothers receive a waiver of the dump fees for the eight (8) or nine (9) houses that they're moving but aren't going to use? Their deadline for complete removal of the houses is January 10, 1996. City Manager reported that his recommendation is to give the owner until January 10, 1996, or 30 days from today to repair or demolish, which fits Warner Brothers time frame. City Attorney reported that the City cannot waive the dump fees, which are imposed by the County. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved that finding the structure in Report %95-01, above, to be unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, that said structure be condemned and the owner given thirty (30) days to repair or demolish; if property owner fails to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty (30) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the property. Further, that structures in Reports %95-02 through %95-14, above, are found to be unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, and to Condemn said structures and give the owner thirty (30) days to either (1) demolish and/or remove the structures or (2) obtain permits to repair and begin repair and document repair by/through City Staff; if the owner fails to do either (1) or (2) within thirty (30) days, the City is authorized to demolish and/or remove the structures, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the property; further, this is the City's final action. vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye COmmissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Commissioner Lyons Aye Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3279, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on November 30, 1995. 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 ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1996; ALL GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE HIRED BY THE SANFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1996; MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Re lj!ar Meet].nq December 11 199.5 BENEFITS AND ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND AMENDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 2-155 THROUGH 2-161 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of November 27, 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. 3279. No one appeared. Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3279. 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 second reading and adOption of Ordinance No. 3280, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on November 30 and December 7, 1995. Ordinance No. 3280, 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 AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND HIBISCUS DRIVE AND BETWEEN PALMWAY EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND SANFORD AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of November 27, 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. 3280. No one appeared. Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3280. 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 second reading an4 adoption of Ordinance No. 3282, as advertised {n the Sanford Herald on November 30, 1995 and ta~ng authorities notified November 22, 1995. Ordinance No. 3282, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 163. 356, FLORIDA STATUTES; ESTABLISHING SAID COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO SEMINOLE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 95-R- 246; DECLARING THAT SAID COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SHALE CARRY OUT REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE SEMINOLE TOWNE CENTER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE LAKE MONROE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN SANFORD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENT, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE AS THE OFFICIAL ADVISORY BODY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR FACILITATION OF A POSSIBLE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of November 27, 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 ~n oDom~f~nn ~n- ~h~ ~e~n~ ~ .50 F.405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regula Meeting Decembe 11 19 95 Ordinance No. 3282. No one appeared. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3282. 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 James L. and Linda L. Riley for Right-Of-Way Use Agreement for Darkinq at 222 Magnolia Avenue. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said Right-of-Way Use Agreement, and execution of same, for eight (8) additional parking spaces, subject to spaces, including the handicapped space, being revised to current standards i.e. signage, striping and bumper blocks as indicated on the sketch. 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 Request from Pinecrest Kiddie Korner/Child Daycare Center for Right-Of-Way Use Agreement for chain link fence and asDhalt paving to remain in City right-of-way at 2700 Park Avenue. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said Right-of-Way Use Agreement, and execution of same, for chain link fence and asphalt paving, subject to installation of bumper stops, signage for parking and drop-off area, and radius to the southerly parking stall with asphalt to be in conformity with normal parking areas. 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 Nay Commissioner Lyons Aye Orlando Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO") FY 95/96 Funding Aqreement. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize the execution said Orlando Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization FY 95/96 Agreement, with the City allocating funding in amount of $17,271.00. the vote of the Commission as follows: Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Commissioner Lyons Aye Resolution No. 1719. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 1719, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, APPROVING FOR PURPOSES OF AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF SANFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CENTRAL FLORIDA TERMINALS, INC. PROJECT), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000, TO FINANCE A CAPITAL PROJECT TO BE OWNED BY THE AUTHORITY AND OPERATED BY CENTRAL FLORIDA TERMINALS, INC. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Howell Nay Commissioner Lyons Aye E4053.54 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Decemher 11 51 1995 Sanford Airport Authority Lease Agreement. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said Lease Agreement, Motion died for lack of a second. Resolution No. 1720. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 1720, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING A COMMITMENT BY THE CITY NOT TO IMPAIR THE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF SANFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CENTRAL FLORIDA TERMINALS, INC. PROJECT), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Howell Nay Commissioner Lyons Aye Bid/RFP for Banking Tabulation of Services. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize the Finance Director to negotiate an Agreement with Barnett Bank for implementation effective on or before February 1, 1996. 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 First Reading of Ordinance No. 3283. On motion of Commissioner Eckstein, 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 Ordinance No. 3283, 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 INTERSTATE 4 AND TOWNE CENTER BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN NORTH TOWNE ROAD AND SEMINOLE TOWNE CENTER MALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. First Reading of Ordinance No. 3284. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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 Ordinance No. 3284, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND PALMETTO AVENUE AND BETWEEN THE SCL RAILROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY AND EAST 18TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. First Reading of Ordinance No. 3285. 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 Ave 5¸2 E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida ReQular eet.tnQ December m 95 Commissioner Lyons Aye Ordinance No. 3285, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ESTABLISHING A LAKE MONROE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN SANFORD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 163.387, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CITY AND COUNTY REVENUES TO BE APPROPRIATED INTO SAID TRUST FUND; PROVIDING A DATE ON WHICH PAYMENTS TO SUCH REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND SHALL TERMINATE; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading. Condemnations: Status Report/Requests for Time Extensions. A. Status Report of all current and pending condemnations. or taken. No action required Request for time extension regarding Condemnation Report %94-13, 415 Cypress Avenue. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve 90 day time extension. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Board Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Commissioner Lyons Nay appointments/re-appointments. 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 and requested that this item be put on the Agenda for the Regular Meeting on December 18, 1995. Be City of Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency: The City Clerk reported that the Commission needs to appoint Seminole County's two nominees to the CRA; designate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and designate initial terms (1-1 year, 1-2 year, 1-3 year, 2-4 year), and that Seminole County recommends the appointment of Walter R. Nason and Linda Johnson as the two County representatives. Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Linda Johnson and Walter Nason to the Community Redevelopment Agency, to appoint Bill Royster Chairman and Larry Strickler Vice- Chairman, and set initial terms: Bob Parsell, 1 year; Linda Johnson, 2 years; Bill Royster, 3 years; Larry Strickler, 4 years; Walt Nason, 4 years. 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 Consent Agenda. Consideration of request for payment of statement from Foley and Lardner for professional services in amount of $27.00. City Manager recommends authorization to pay. Consideration of Tabulation of Bid %95/96-24, Fluorescent Ballasts and Lamps (Public Works Department). City Manager recommends acceptance of the lowest bid, which met specifications, from C.E.D./Raybro in total amount of $11,407.00, for 600 ballasts and 1,250 lamps. C. Approval of Vouchers for the Month of November, 1995. Approval of Minutes of November 13, 1995, Work Session, November 13, 1995, Regular Meeting and November 27, 1995, Work Session. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regular Meeting December 11 5.3 19.95 the Commission: A. Commissioner Lyons Aye Approved payment of statement from Foley and Lardner for professional services in amount of $27.00. B. Accepted the lowest bid, which met specifications, from C.E.D./Raybro in total amount of $11,407.00, for 600 ballasts and 1,250 lamps. C. Approved Vouchers for the Month of November, 1995. D. Approved Minutes of November 13, 1995, Work Session, November 13, 1995, Regular Meeting and November 27, 1995, Work Session. Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum contracts. The Commission acknowledged six (6) invoices totalling $272,068.25. Airport Lease Agreement. Commissioner Lyons requested that the City Commission review the proposed Lease Agreement and bring up for vote at the beginning of the year. Commissioner Howell stated that he would like to wait until February or March. Mayor Smith stated that the proposed Lease Agreement could be placed on a Work Session Agenda, with the date to be agreed upon later, and the Commission concurred. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. OR Attest: city Cl k