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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2013
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
City Commission Chambers
1 Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, January 14, 2013 300 North Park Avenue
7 PM Sanford, Florida
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing
assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at
407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Advice to the public: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any
matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he or she may need a verbatim record
of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by
the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
Speaking Before the City Commission. There is a three (3) minutes time limit for each speaker
on each item, except a person representing an organization and presenting its views during a
quasi judicial hearing will be allowed five (5) minutes, and a person speaking under Citizen
Participation will also be allowed five (5) minutes. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing
the time limit policy. Each person desiring to address the City Commission on an agenda item
pending before the City Commission must, before addressing the City Commission, legibly
complete a citizen's input form and submit the form to the City Clerk or designee.
Pledge of Civility. A resolution was adopted by the City Commission of the City of Sanford
recognizing the importance of civility, decency, decorum and respectful behavior in promoting
citizen participation in a democratic government. The City of Sanford calls upon the elected
officials, employees, and the public to exercise civility toward each other. (Resolution No. 2226,
04/11/11)
AGENDA
1) Meeting call to order by Mayor Triplett.
2) Invocation by Rev. Dr. Ronald Merthie, New Life Word Center Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentation: None
5) Minutes.
December 10, 2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
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6) CONSENT AGENDA: The action proposed to be taken is stated for each item on the
Consent Agenda. Unless the item is removed from the Consent Agenda by a City
Commission member, no discussion on individual items will occur and a single motion will
approve all items.
[Commission Memo 13-001]
A. Approve purchase of one Pierce Dash CF Rescue Pumper from Ten -8 Fire
Equipment in total net amount of $435,850 and declare 1999 Pierce Dash
Pumper, inventory # 5742 surplus and authorize disposal upon delivery of new
Pierce Dash CF Rescue Pumper.
B. Approve Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County for Emergency
Interconnect Water Service.
C. Authorize retirement of weapon #UU606326 and approve Lieutenant Randy
Smith to receive his service weapon.
D. Approve special event permit, noise permit, alcohol permit and street
closures for the 'St. John's River Festival of the Arts in Historic Sanford'.
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: The purpose of a Public Hearing is to receive input
regarding the item being considered. Public Hearings are not intended to be a time for
the public to obtain information about the subject matter of the hearing. (Hearing
Sequence: 1 - staff; 2 - applicant/requesting party; 3 - public; final - City Commission
motion, discussion and action.)
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4282 regarding Schedule K to extend the
deadline to replace nonconforming signs to January 1, 2014. Ad published
December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 13 -002]
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4283 to amend the Brisson West Planned
Development at 3890 Brisson Avenue. Serengeti Properties, LLC, owner;
Sadique Jaffer and Mohamedtaki Jaffer, officers. Ad published December 9,
2012. [Commission Memo 13 -003]
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Approve Resolution No. 2369 to amend the budget in the amount not to exceed
$4,250 for purchase of four laptop computers. [Commission Memo 13 -004]
B. Approve Resolution No. 2370 amending the FY 2013 budget by $23,928,086
for roll forward budget adjustments. [Commission Memo 13 -005]
C. Approve Resolution No. 2371 requesting funding from the Seminole County
CRA for US 17 -92 Beautification Project Funding. [Commission Memo 13 -006]
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D. Approve Resolution No. 2372, amending the Classification and Pay Plan to
deauthorize one currently funded position and add one new temporary position in
the Fire Department/Building Division. [Commission Memo 13 -007]
E. Approve purchase of property located at 2408 S. Marshall Avenue using
NSP funds. [Commission Memo 13 -012]
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Each speaker is allotted five minutes to speak and may
present additional written material. If you have a matter you would like to discuss which
requires more than five (5) minutes, please feel free to arrange a meeting with the
appropriate administrative or elected official. This Citizen Participation is for the City
Commission to receive citizen input and comments pertaining to matters over which the
City Commission has jurisdiction or control. Questions directed to the City Commission
may be referred to City staff to be answered within a reasonable period of time following
the meeting.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular
Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 7 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City
Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany
Commissioner Mark M
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet Dougherty
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Triplett at 7:06 PM.
2) Invocation by Rev. Dr. Ronald Merthie, New Life Word Center Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentation: None
5) Minutes.
December 10, 2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 13 -001]
A. Approve purchase of one Pierce Dash CF Rescue Pumper from Ten -8
Fire Equipment in total net amount of $435,850 and declare 1999
Pierce Dash Pumper, inventory # 5742 surplus and authorize disposal
upon delivery of new Pierce Dash CF Rescue Pumper.
B. Approve Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County for Emergency
Interconnect Water Service.
C. Authorize retirement of weapon #UU606326 and approve Lieutenant
Randy Smith to receive his service weapon.
D. Approve special event permit, noise permit, alcohol permit and street
closures for the `St. John's River Festival of the Arts in Historic
Sanford'.
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded
by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4282 regarding Schedule K to extend
the deadline to replace nonconforming signs to January 1, 2014. Ad
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published December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 13 -002]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4282. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4283 to amend the Brisson West
Planned Development at 3890 Brisson Avenue. Serengeti Properties, LLC,
owner; Sadique Jaffer and Mohamedtaki Jaffer, officers. Ad published
December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 13 -003]
Commissioner M moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4283. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Approve Resolution No. 2369 to amend the budget in the amount not to
exceed $4,250 for purchase of four laptop computers. [Commission Memo
13 -004]
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2369.
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Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 2370 amending the FY 2013 budget by
$23,928,086 for roll forward budget adjustments. [Commission Memo 13-
005]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2370. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 2371 requesting funding from the Seminole
County CRA for US 17 -92 Beautification Project Funding. [Commission
Memo 13 -006]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2371. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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D. Approve Resolution No. 2372, amending the Classification and Pay Plan
to deauthorize one currently funded position and add one new temporary
position in the Fire Department /Building Division. [Commission Memo
13 -007]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2372. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
E. Approve purchase of property located at 2408 S. Marshall Avenue
using NSP funds. [Commission Memo 13 -012]
Commissioner Williams moved to approve this item. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
City Manager Bonaparte announced that the Police Chief Candidate
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reception will be held tomorrow evening at 6:00 in the lobby of City Hall and will be
followed by a community forum at 7:00 in the Commission Chambers. Also, the City is
starting a citizen's academy which will begin February 13, 2013 and conclude April 3,
2013; classes will be on Wednesday evenings from 6 — 7:30 PM. Beginning January 24,
2013, monthly meetings will be held at the Westside Community Center so citizens can
meet department directors and share concerns about items that need attention; the
meetings are co- sponsored by the City and Kenneth Bentley.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Ernestine Herndon introduced the Sanford Save Our Youth Committee, a
non - profit tax exempt organization, whose mission is to identify and bring awareness of
resources in and around the Sanford community. She requested that the Commission
consider proclaiming February 2, 2013 as Sanford Save Our Youth Initiative Day.
Robin Riggins expressed concern about all of the shootings still going on
in Washington Oaks and asked if the Police Department could show more of a presence
in the neighborhood.
Gary Rager provided a handout and read the same regarding a request to
amend the PD rezone of his property located at 1115, 1121 and 1127 Sanford Avenue and
402 Celery Avenue to allow resale of abandoned cars on his property. He also asked the
Commission to consider waiving the PD rezone application fee. Mayor Triplett said this
item needs to be discussed with Staff. Mr. Bonaparte said that he has Mr. Rager's
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contact information and will get with Staff.
Joyce Fuller provided a handout of photographs of fishing hooks and lures
embedded in riggings, masts, and ropes on boats docked in the marina and asked the
Commission to consider adopting an ordinance that prohibits fishing in the area of the
RiverWalk and marina where boats are docked. Deputy City Manager Tom George said
there is an ordinance that prohibits fishing in the outline of Marina Isle but not prohibited
in either basin; it is allowed from the RiverWalk. Mayor Triplett said that he would like
to see the history of the Commission's conversation regarding this item.
John DiLorenzo spoke about the same things as Ms. Fuller, his wife.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
Commissioner Williams said that she has been talking with the City
Manager for several months about all of the shootings. She hears gun fire every night.
We are in a crisis and people are living in fear 24/7. Also, she asked that a proclamation
be prepared proclaiming February 2, 2013 as Sanford Save Our Youth Initiative Day and
that it be provided to Ms. Herndon so she can have it for advertising purposes for events.
Mayor Triplett asked Ms. Herndon to get with Ms. Davison so it can be prepared for his
signature.
Mayor Triplett said that a very good friend of his recently died of a
massive heart attack. He resolved in 2013 to not sweat the small stuff and remember
what is important: your family and your health.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjo , - I at 9:12 PM.
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