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021797 sws agenda & min.E405354 I 352 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session February 17, 19 97. The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Special Work Session Monday, February 17, 1997 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Horida. Goal Settin5 Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Willjams Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons City Manager William A. Simmons City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: Commissioner Brady Lessard City Attomey William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Each member of the Commission reviewed and discussed their goals, as follows: A. Mayor Date: 1 ) more communication and cooperation through various agencies, committees, and organizations for example: the Seminole County School Board regarding a joint swimming pool complex; the Sanford Airport Authority in terms of economic incentives for companies indicating an interest in relocating their business to Sanford; Seminole County with respect to court house expansion (design, location and time table), and creation of a midge control plan; the City of Lake Mary relative planning, and the Greater Sanford and Orlando Chamber of Commerces' Boards of Directors; 2 ) identify City Hall replacement and repair needs, including painting, carpeting, plumbing, and roofing; develop a replacemere, maintenance, and repair schedule, and establish a fund for same; 3) economic development, 4) development on the west side of I-4; adopt an aggressive annexation plan in conjunction with utility agreement; 5) midge control; 6) lakefront development; work closely with the Engineering and Planning Department, the CRA, and the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee; 7) court house; 8) a more effective and organized Police Department; a joint effort with the Seminole County Sheriff's Department. Mayor Dale announced that a Special Work Session has been scheduled for March 3, 1997, to discuss the organization and operation of the Police Department; 9) review and discuss the results of the pay study relative employee benefits, job descriptions and merit pay in an attempt to insure that compensation is commensurate with the duties/responsibilities of the position; 10) downtown revitalizafion through crime reduction and parking enhancement; and 11 ) revisit the economic incentive ordinance pertaining to new jobs, and new capital infrastructure. Mayor Dale stated that he plans to set aside a block of time to meet with citizens, and encouraged the rest of the Commission to .do the same. 12) develop and adopt manuals for utilities, paving and drainage, 13) preconstmction conference between Staff and developers, 14 ) revisit political sign ordinance, and 15) continue to treat citizens like clients, and encourage employees, by example, to have a positive, optimistic and can do attitude. B. Commissioner Williams: 1 ) develop and implement an aggressive crime prevention action plan, and a realistic code enforcement action plan with sensitivity; 2) pursue a commtmity recreation center and swimming pool at the north end of the City; 3) economic development (a hotel on the lakefront); 4) meet with, as a Commission, and develop a closer partnership with the waterfront community, the historic district and the downtown merchants; 5) revitalization of 13th Street, 6) improve employee morale,(pay scale should be commensurate with responsibilities of of the position); 7) involvement in the employee evaluation process including job description, merit reviews, and greater employee involvement; 8) cream a partnership with private, local and state agencies; 9) community development starting with revitalization on the east and west sides of Sanford; 10) provide a safer environment for police officers, firefighters and parumedics by identifying areas in need of lighting improvements, develop and implement a lighting action plan, along with some type of street/house numbering program as a better means of identifying residences and businesses. The City Manager referenced a policy which exists under the 911 emergency program requiring address numbers on buildings. Commissioner Williams E40535~ MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, 'Florida Work Session February 17, 353 ]9.~7 stated that she also plans to set aside some time each week to meet with citizens. C. Commissioner Lyons: 1 ) code analyzation; 2 ) establish enterprise zones within the City of Sanford; 3 ) establish foreign and/or free trade zone; 4) 13th Street business revitalization; 5) waterfront improvement/enhancement; 6) schedule Joint Work Sessions with various groups; 7) near term revitalization of Highway 17-92, for example, removal of dilapidated signs along Highway 17- 92; 8) involve citizens in policy making decisions, and encourage citizen participation/volunteerism; 9) address areas within the City that can be privatized, and 10)discuss the operation of the Police Department. Commissioner Lyons stated that he has requested to be on the next agenda to give a presentation regarding high crime areas. D. Commissioner Lessard: Mayor Dale reviewed and discussed short and long-term goals as described in hand out dated 2/17/97, from Commissioner Lessard, as follows: t ) avoid the loss of enthusiasm brought about by the recent elections by enacting new and visible programs within the City with/n thirty (30) days i.e. bicycle patrols; 2) form a task force comprised of Staff and elected officials to act as ambassadors to solicit new business, development, etc. i.e.C.A.C., hotels, prospective employers; 3) seize the opportunity, the new and old Hopper Academy; present for renovation and pride in the area immediately surrounding these projects; 4) stand firm on our commitment to use the condemnation procedure as a powerful tool to enhance our tax base, clean-up our neighborhoods, and encourage responsible property ownership; 5) take steps to insure that entrances to our City, as well as areas that are highly visible to our visitors are kept as neat and inviting as possible; 6) foster an improvement in our tax base by investing in the infrastructure of our blighted areas; 7) lure commercial and industrial development to Sanford bringing employment and prosperity to our citizens; 8) waterfront development; 9) continue to benefit from friendships with the County, State and Federal governments; and 10) harness the potential of the airport and capitalize on all oppommities it presents. E. Commissioner Eckstein: 1 ) focus on small businesses for economic development (pharmacy and H&R Block); 2) in an effort to improve Sanford' s image and show pride, welcome signs displaying citizen/youth achievements/accomplishments C'The City of Sanford Home of the State Champions") should be larger and more recognizable, 3) showcase and create a state of the art stadium, and pfivat/ze the maintenance of said stadium, and have it professionaly run, 4) meet with the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 5) develop and adopt a recession proof action plan; 6) create incentives for Sanford police officers to live in Sanford; and 7) encourage team work, support, and respect for each other on the Commission. The City Manager reported that Staff needs direction relative whether to move forward with identifying financing alternatives for a new public safety complex; that stormwater needs to be major continuing priority; that financing for utilities around the Airport, and on 46 west, needs to be identified; and Staff needs direction regarding Commissioner Williams' request for a road around Go ldsboro Elementary School (estimated cost is $100,000.00 for construction and $50,000.00 for land acquisition), and requested that the Commission prioritize in terms of funding for various projects. (The Chairman recessed the meeting for approx/mately 15 minutes, then reconvened the meeting. ) (Commissioner Lyons absent from the meeting:) After discussion, the Commission concurred to consolidate their goals, as follows: 1 ) review the political sign ordinance; 2) create a friendly, can-do, positive attitude and friendly service motto; 3) more communication/cooperative partnership with other agencies; 4) identify, develop, and implement replacement, maintenance, and repair schedules for City Hall; 5) schedule an economic development Work Session; 6) midge control; 7) lakefront development; 8) court house expansion, 9) downtown revitalization; 10) Airport; 11) Commissioners as official/unofficial liaisons; 12) schedule a Work Session to discuss the organization of the Police Department; and discuss ways to have a more efficient running operation, develop and implement an aggressive crime prevention plan, 354 E405354 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Session February 17, 19 97 and a bicycle patrol; (A Special Work Session has been scheduled for March 3, 1997 to discuss this issue); 13) review employee evaluation and compensation process, benefits plan, and improve employee morale; 14) revitalize 13th Street, Sanford Avenue and Highway 17-92, I5) enhanced development review such as early/late office hours, pro-construction conferences, prepare development-related manuals/procedures; 16) develop aggressive, consistent, realistic code enforcement plan with sensitivity; 17) code analyzation; 18) improve recreation by pursuing a community center and swimming pool; 19) schedule a Work Session to discuss lighting; 20) establish 13th Street enterprise zones; provide incentives to target areas (13th Street); 21 ) establish free and/or foreign trade zones; 22 ) encourage citizen volunteerism and involvement in policy making decisions; 23 ) review privatization potentials; 24 ) new programs for enthusiasm i.e. bike patrols; 25) enhance City gateways both City property and encourage private property owners to enhance their properties; 26) meet with the Greater Sanford and Orlando Chamber of Commerces' Boards of Directors; 27) establish/develop a recession proof City action plan; 28) cream incentives for employee residency in Sanford; 29) plan for public safety facility; 30) stormwater improvement priorities, including increased stormwater fees, and a stormwater management permit in the industrial park at the Airport; 31 ) utility expansion at the Airport and on SR 46; and 32) ~nalize street paving plan, including consideration of a road around Goldsboro Elementary School. The Commission asked the City Clerk to send the aforesaid goals with the March 10, 1997 Agenda. Pete Kno,wles Award. The Commission discussed possible recipients of this award. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: AGENDA Sanford City Commission Special Work Session 4:00 P. M. on Monday, February 17, 1997 City Manager's Conference Room, Second Floor Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue Sanford, Florida ***************************************************************** 1. Goal Setting. 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 MAY NEED A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE, WHICH RECORD IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANFORD. 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