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The City Commission oftbe City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, May 12, 1997 at 3:30 o'clock
P.M. in the City Manager' s Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry 'A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Willjams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation of the findings of The U,S. 17-92 Corridor Assessment of Needs study.
Keyin Fall discussed the status of the Task Force and the timeline for the implementation of the project. He asked the
Commission to think about any issues involved in the redevelopment of the blighted areas to present in November or December
at public hearings. Mr. Fall recognized Gary Dickens and Kurt Easton of Ivey, Hams & Walls, consultants and they answered
questions. He reported that a resolution of support is needed from cities involved before the Board can go ahead with
implementation oftbe project.
Guidelines for privatization projects.
Commissioner Lyons presented guidelines for privatization and asked the Finance Director her thoughts. He stated all
department heads should be asked if they have any functions that could be privatized.
Commissioner Willjams expressed concern that privatization may cause loss of employment or employees. The City
Manager stated each department head will get a copy of tbe guidelines for privatization.
Alcoholic beverage code, Ordinance No. :32}41.
The Commission discussed the redlined version of a revised Ordinance No. 3341, particularly what is and is not
classified as a restaurant. Grandlathering of existing establishments was also discussed~ [The City Attorney joined the meeting
during the discussion.]
Use of property at 801 Maenolia Avenue.
City Manager Simmons explained the City had received a request from Ms. Delano to reinstate her license which was
revoked after a hearing because of alleged violations of the City' s building and fire safety codes as it related to Ms. Detano' s
property. The City Manager stated he has been advised that Ms. Delano has complied with the building codes, but she has not
contacted the city to request inspection for compliance with all of the it/re safety codes. The Commission concurred that the
City Manager send Ms. Delano written notice of what she has to do in order to have her three-apartment license reinstated.
The City Manager questioned whether she has a duplex or triplex, and whether or not she needs to go through a
conditional use process. The City doesn't license duplexes but does require conditional use approval. The question was not
resolved.
Large vehicles parked "permanently" on a city street.
All Commissioners received copies of letters from Linda Wells. The City Manager stated that it is very difficult to
enforce this code when someone is really adamant about adhering to the 72/12 hour restriction. He stated it was a matter of
manpower being able to monitor a particular vehicle. The Police Chief was asked if consideration should be given to changing
the code but had no recommended changes at this time.
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The City Manager stated the van in question had been towed and will be towed again if necessary. He thought maybe
there really was no problem with the code so there was no need to fix it. City Attorney Colbert said the 12 hour requirement
could possibly give the city a little room to wiggle, but people could still flagrantly violate the spirit of the code.
The Commission concurred to make no change in the Code.
Community input, discussion of Police Department and City Commission.
Henry Sweet, as a representative of about 30 community leaders in the black community, brought forth
recommendations from a meeting of those community leaders. They would like to see the police chief regarded with the same
respect as other elected and appointed officials, and not treated differently because of his race. They feel that the Commission
has a responsibility to establish a clear and precise set of policies and guidelines for directing the police chief and require the
police chief to perform his job within the context of appropriate guidelines and standards.
Mr Sweet also stated the black community feels the Commission has to demonstrate its support to the police chief and
the police department as appropriate. They feel that public criticism of the police chief was not appropriate and those types
of situations should be handled in the same way as they would be handled with the City Manager, City Clerk, and Fire Chief.
Mayor Dale stated there was no racial motivation on the Commission' s part in the events he was speaking of. He asked
the black community that they not jump to the conclusion that all constructive criticism of the Chief be misconstrued as racially
motivated. He explained there will be times when the police chief, as well as other appointed officials, will need to have issues
addressed, and the Commission is looking at the need to set some kind of direction or policy for those positions.
Commissioner Lyons stated maybe we should have written standard operating guidelines for the City Manager as well
as the Fire Chief and Police Chief. [The City Attomey left the meeting.]
Personnel budget requests.
The City Manager stated he had requested each department head to submit their requests for personnel which they
believed were necessary for them to do their jobs of operating their departments as they understood them.
A. Assistant Fire Chief, Ron Ned, spoke on behalf of requests made for the fire department as foltows:
1) Six (6) additional Paramedic/Yireflghters to cross man the Ladder/Tower truck and to provide "ALS
FIRST RESPONSE" to citizens of Sanford serviced by City Fire Station No. 3.
2)A Clerk Typist II to fill a position that was eliminated in 1992.
3)A Mechanic II.
Commissioner Lessard questioned if they could get by with a mechanic stopping by once a week or so but ChiefNeel
reported that the person hired needed to be very familiar with fire apparatus and be certified, and be available whenever
needed. He stated they now have three firefighter mechanics but they cannot keep up with the maintenance of all of the fire
equipment and serve as firefighters also. Commissioner Lessard questioned if the paramedic service could be privatized, and
if the County was doing this.
Mayor Dale questioned if 6 was the minimum number of paramedics he could operate Station No. 3 with. ChiefNeel
said yes, they need two people on a unit, and sometimes three. He reported that with vacations, sick leave, etc. and the
possibility of only having one paramedic available, they would not have sufficient manpower to answer a transport call and
would have to rely on the County. Mayor Dale asked if he could possibly phase in the six paramedics and ChiefNeel stated
that anything is better than what he has now.
In response to the City Manager's question, Chief Neel reported there is one clerical employee for the whole
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department.
Commissioner Lyons stated he would like to give him just about what he has asked for as far as personnel requests.
Mayor Dale cautioned Commissioner Lyons that there is only so much money and all requests can not be honored.
Commissioner Williams asked what his requests were last year and if he had received them and Chief Neel said he had
requested three firefighters and had not received them.
B. Jay Marder, Director of Planning & Development, spoke on behalf of the Department of Engineering and
Planning requesting personnel as follows:
1 ) Land Development Technician. This would be a newly created position and would allow someone other
than the Land Development Coordinator to take on such responsibilities as Arbor inspections and
processing, land management system updating, customer information, rezoning and conditional use
processing and concurrency management. Becanse the City is going through a growth spurt, these
required duties are more than the present Coordinator can handle in a timely fashion without
incorporating overtime and skipping lunch. This is not the first year for this request. He stated they
have eight employees in the department right now.
The City Manager asked what percent of the department' s budget is generated by development fees received. It might
be worth looking at how the fees compare to the costs of the department.
Mr. Marder stated that the Site Development permit is where they get the bulk of their fees. He would not object to
raising the fee costs.
C. Carolyn Small, Finance Director, spoke on behalf of the Finance Department' s requests.
1 ) Data Processing Manager. The LAN is expected to be greatly expanded in a few weeks with the whole
City being networked in the near future. There is no one in house at this time who has the specialized
knowledge to work with this network system and soilware. Other improvements in the City' s computer
programs and hardware will require more knowledge than what is now at our disposal. A Data
Processing Manager would greatly augment data processing services to the City and allow for better
support and working relations with all departments.
2) Secretary II. The department is now using a ControI Clerk to assist in filing ofpayables on a weekly
basis and the data processing staff is helping with entering parking tickets. These people need to spend
the time in their own departments. Also, the departmental secretary is doing double duty and has too
many tasks and responsibilities to ensure all tasks get done in a time effective and efficient manner.
The City Manager questioned if we are going to run into a problem with the computer programs at the mm of the
century. Ms. Small stated the software company is going to rewrite the programsso there should be no problem. The City
Manager asked if we privatize this service would they be involved. Ms. Small said yes but it was the software vendor, not the
hardware vendor, that has the problems. She cautioned the Commission as they move forward to be reluctant to create software
in-house as opposed to purchasing software services out of house. It creates a higher cost and a bigger exposure.
When questioned by the Mayor how the County is doing with privatization Ms. Small commented she thought it had
been a very rough experience for them partly because they tried to do things in-house.
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Commissioner Lyons asked how many people she was approved for last year and if anyone had a computer science
degree. Ms. Small said they have one person with a computer science degree and she was approved for one position last year,
which was not filled until about October because of some internal movement of employees. She said that person is working
out very well.
Commissioner Lyons suggested that data processing and computer functions should possibly be considered an
engineering function rather than a fmancial one. Ms. Small stated that the majority of the data processing handled, and the
reason a computer is generally first incorporated, is for financial functions such as utility billing and ledgers. The computer
retains the record of every financial activity in the City, and the engineering is an additional support function.
Commissioner Willjams questioned if the Secretarial Position could possibly be made a Clerk Typist position. Ms.
Small stated she was hoping to have someone who could assist in other secretarial duties that may need attention.
D. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk spoke on behalf of the City Clerk and City Manager requests for:
1) Secretary II in the City Clerk's office to improve mm around time for service to the City Commission
and the public, and to decrease overtime paid to accomplish routine work.
2 ) Re, classification of City Manager' s Secretary II to Secretary 121I. This is due to additional responsibilities
requiring her to perform her work with less supervision than normally required of a Secretary II, as well
as attend meetings on an as-needed hasis. This secretary is the hack-up for the Mayor's and
Commission's Secretary.
Commissioner Lyons stated that even though the reclassifications are showing a "0" dollar impact at this time, it
eventually would be an increase. City Manager Simmons stated reclassi~cations have nothing to do with the worth of the job
in the martketplace, but with the level of work being performed by the individual and an assessment of that.
Commissioner Lyons asked if the new phone system has reduced work loads and Ms. Dougherty stated it has reduced
unnecessary interruptions.
E. Charles Rowe, Director spoke on behalf of the Community Development department as follows:
1 ) Reclassify ( 1 ) Secretary II position to Secretary 1I[ due to increased responsibilities, and she will record
for a board.
2) Reclassify (1) Contracts Clerk position to Projects Manager. This position is 100% funded with grant'
funding and is contingent on grant funding. This is the third year for this position.
3) Clerk Typist II is needed to respond to additional responsib~ities in building code enforcement and
licensing and longer hours for the building department.
F. Recreation & Parks Director, Mike Kirby, spoke on behalf of the requests for additional personnel and
reclassi~cation in the Recreation and Parks Department as follows.
1 ) Custodial Lead Worker for recreation division. This person is needed to maintain the Downtown Youth
Center, Sanford Gymnastic Center, Sanford Memorial Stadium, Police Benevolent Association Building
and Restrooms to be built at Derby Park.
2 ) Maintenance Worker I for recreation division. This would be a second person in this position, possibly
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eliminating or reducing contractual employees which are difficult to keep. due to the responsibility of
the position without benefits, good pay and job security.
3) Two Recreation Supervisor I to Recreation Supervisor II Level 1-31 to 1-34. The responsibilities of
these positions have increased significantly in the past two years due to the number of participants and
new activities. The two employees now in these positions are identical to those in the Supervisor ti
position. [Commissioner Eel{stein briefly left the meeting and remmed. ]
Police Chief Joe Ditlard, spoke on behalf of the Police Department.
1 ) Four uniform police officers to add one additional person to each squad to help handle additional work
load and catch up with number of calls coming in in reference to the airport, the mall, and the amount
of traffic coming through Sanford.
2) Two training officers. At this time practically no training program is in place. To have an effective
training program there is a need for two people, one person to facilitate in-service training and one to
provide the personnel with some of the training that goes on extemally (specifically some of the more
technical training).
3) Two additional officers to be added to the staff at the Airport Facility. There has been a significant
increase in the amount of people coming through the airport, and we have to provide an officer from
downtown or from one of the squads, when one of the four current airport officers is out sick or on
vacation.
Accreditation Officer. This officer will function as the coordinator responsible for guiding the
Department in its effort to achieve State Accreditation. This is a full time job. This officer has been
requested by Mayor Larry Dale.
One Special Operation Division (traffic) Officer. This officer would investigate traffic crashes, respond
to calls for service and commercial calls.
Four officers for the community polic/ng team. This would be a first year phase in. Three districts have
requested this program,
Four officers for bicycle patrol.
Community Relations Division - Community Service Officer. There is currently one officer who has
been very effective in relieving the uniformed officers to handle high priority calls. The requested two
additional officers will allow for full coverage during the peak times (take reports, address various
organizations on community relations matters, enhance the Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch
programs and basically relieve uniformed officers to handle more pressing issues).
One Community Service Officer - non-uniformed. This individual will not need the equipment of a
swom position, and could work out of the community center at the Seminole Towne Center Mall. This
will keep the malI office manned. This officer can accomplish training for the Neighborhood Watch
program, Business Watch program and Citizens on Patrol, and attend their meetings and assist them in
their functions.
Two Directed Patrol Investigators in the Criminal Investigations Division. This division has been
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understaffed for a number of years. Their workload has increased such that they are bogged down and
not able to respond in a timely fashion to the public.
Commissioner Eckstein and the City Manager both reiterated that time is of the essence in the case of investigations of crimes.
11 ) Property Custodian/Supply Clerk, one requested. This position has been requested in previous years.
This person would assist in the detective division by transporting evidence and larger items to the state
labs for testing. Additionally, this person would he utilized as a supply clerk to issue uniforms and
necessary equipment to officers.
12) Two Police Communications Operators. These are needed due to the increased activity in the Police
Communications Center. The communications center is presently understaffed to handle the amount
ofcaIIs coming in.
13) Clerk Typist H. This person would assist the Administrative Secretary with filing, completion of
reports/surveys, letter/memo writing and all other necessary tasks to assist the administrative staff in
carrying out their duties.
14 ) Reclass/regrade a police communication operator to allow for one supervisor. There is currently no
rank structure in this area. This would increase morale and put the responsibilities on the shoulders of
one person for purposes of accountability.
H. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director spoke on behalf of the Public Works Department, requesting:
1 ) One additional Mechanic I. This person is needed to help with the expansion of vehicles/equipment and
rapid aging of the fleet.
2 ) Two Maintenance Worker I' s added to staff for streets and storm water. The work has increased, there
are storm water projects backlogged at least a year because of emergency situa_.fions, and tree limbs on
a rapidly aging tree population need attended to.
3 ) Reclass 12 Equipment Operator I' s to Equipment Operator II' s to decrease each truck fleet by one man.
4 ) Redass 2 Equipment Operator I' s to Equipment Operator IH' s to decrease truck fleet by one man and
provide for a route supervisor.
5) Reelass 2 Equipment Operator ll' s to Equipment Operator [[I/Route Supervisors to provide for a route
supervisor and decrease truck fleet by one man.
I. Paul Moore, Utility Director spoke on behalf of the utilities department.
1 ) Reclassify one Utility Plant Operator Trainee position to Utility Wastewater Plant Operator III. This
would enable us to have one Class A certified operator on each shift and have amore professionally rtm
operation. '
2) Reclassify one Clerk Typist II position to Secretary II. The duties of the position fit the job description
for Secretary [[ and the Secretary II position is consistent with department breakdowns throughout the
City.
3) One Maintenance Worker H be re-classified to Utility Field Technic/an. This is requested due to
increased demand for locates and the need to locate and dig-up these lines.
Board appointments/re-appointments.
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Reverend Scott appeared before the commission and stated he had not attended the Citizens Advisory Board meetings
because he was not informed as to when the meetings were being held. Commissioner Williams recommended that they
continue to let Reverend Scott serve on the Citizens Advisory Board as he requested.
City Manager Simmons explained that the matter of changing the way Homing Authority members are appointed is
not something we can deal with at this time because it will take a special bill, although we stilI need to have appropriate
members appointed to the Housing Authority. The three members whose terms are expiring have all indicated a willingness
to be reappointed.
Mr. Hudson of the Homing Authority spoke to the Commission and confirmed that Mr. Blacksheare, Rev. Blake and
Ms. Shirley Allen all have expressed a desire to be reappointed to the Homing Authority, and that he recommends they be re-
appointed.
Airport.
Mayor Dale stated he is going to London to do due diligence on CTI and look at their operation.
Commissioner Eckstein expressed anger and frustration that the airport board is not letting the Commission know what
is going on. He reported there are four board appointments coming up and he will not support any of the four until he is
assured that the board is going to keep the Commission and Mayor updated and invoIved and brought into the loop on all
operations, problems
and decisions. He was concerned that the Commissioners are finding things out by reading them in the paper. All other
Commissioners concurred.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in a Regular Meeting on
Monday, May 12, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park
Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Vetma H. Willjams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
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:
Mayor Date read Resolution No. 1749. On motion of Commissioner Eckstein, seconded by Commissioner Williams
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution No. 1749, eutitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING AND
COMMENDING MAUREEN MAGUiRE AND THE 1996-97 SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL
"DAZZLERS' DANCE TEAM FOR THEIR TALENT, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.
was adopted.
Mayor Dale presented Resolution No. 1749 to Maureen Maguire, representative of the
Seminole High School Dazzlers.
Proclamation.
Mayor Larry Dale read a Proclamation proclaiming May 23 and May 24, 1997 as Poppy Days in the City of Sanford,
and asked that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing a
memorial poppy on these days.
Presentation.
Charlie Lytle appeared and recommended that the field at Sanford Memorial Stadium be named in honor of Wes l~imket
and Julian Stenstrom. The name proposed would be the "Rinker-Stenstrom Field".
Jack Panetelias, Seminole Community College, and Pepper Eiler spoke in support of the "Rinker-Stenstrom Field".
Commissioner Eckstein moved to name the field "Rinker-Stenstrom Field". Seconded by Commissioner Williams and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lassard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Mr. Eiler donated a telephone card with a tribute to Wes Rinker on the back to
the newly assembled Sports Hall of Fame in the Sanford Historical Museum.
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Citizen Participation.
Beverly Pinkney appeared on behalf of the citizens of District 2 and presented a list of concerns ofthe citizens of her
district:
1) Policing is needed in the neighborhood (specifically for drug control).
2) Abandoned cars and code violations.
3) Traffic on 13th street.
4) Lighting.
5) Trash on corners, slum lords, houses not up to code, and junk cars.
6) Unemployment.
7) Need to decrease crime and increase economic development.
Mayor Dale explained that Commissioner Williams is working on a community policing program that they hope will
be approved by the county, which would facilitate increased policing in that area. He agreed that we need to be more diligent
in pursuing the drug trade in this area, but it will take money. He also agreed there are numerous other problems, including
lighting, but the drainage problem is being addressed which is part of the cause of the traffic problems.
Commissioner Lyons addressed the job issue. He explained that we have employers that have expressed a desire to
go into areas such as these and find people to work. He is hoping to create a partnership with these companies to help find
these people and get them trained to give them a better opportun/ty for employment.
Public hearing to consider the.second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3325, tO revise and amend the Land
Development Regulations regarding the Utilities Standards and Specifications Manual Ad published May 1, 1997.
The Chairman reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition
to, the adoption of Ordinance No. 3325. No one appeared.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3325, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
REVISING AND AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF SAID
CITY: AMENDING SCHEDULE P (POTABLE WATER, SANITARY SEWER, RECLAIMED
WATER, PIPE, TRENCHING, AND BORING) TO. THE CITY OF SANFORD LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PROVIDING FOR A NEW TITLE (UTILITIES
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS), PROVIDING FOR A UTILITIES ST/xdXrDARDS
AND SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Public hearing to consider the second reading ~nd adoption of Ordinance No. 3339, to amend the PerSonnelRules and
Regulations and adopt a Personnel Policy concerning Workplace Violence. Ad published May 1, 1997.
Mayor Dale stated he felt it was not necessary to pass a law for something that should be just common sense, it would
just bog down the law books and create more responsibility for City officials.
Commissioner Lessard felt by adopting the Ordinance it would leave the City open to law suits in some cases.
Commissioner Lyons stated he was for the Ordinance because it was akin to Sexual Harassment.
Commissioner Willjams suggested that every person may have a different view as to what gestures, words or actions
could be considered violent or intimidating, and therefore someone' s intent could too easily be misconstrued or taken the
wrong way.
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Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3339; the motion died for lack of a second. The Commission took
no further action.
Public heating to consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3340. amending Ordinance No. 3333 and
its amendments. and adopting an amended classification and pay plan effective immediately. Ad published May 1, 1997.
Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3340, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3333, AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CLASSIFICATION AND
PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS,
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-CommissionerDale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Public hearing to consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3341. amendine City Code Chapter 3,
alcoholic beverages. Ad published May 1, 1997.
As a result of discussion at Work Session, City Manager Simmons recommended that the City Commission not approve
on second reading the version that was approved on first reading two weeks ago, and then, if desired, Mr. Colbert could read
the revised version as first reading, or this item can be agendaed at the next meeting.
Mayor Dale reported the purpose of the Ordinance was to treat liquor and beer/wine the same in the distance
requirements, that this Ordinance has done that, but there is still a rift because it is still being treated differently in the Land
Development Regulations and this is not going to work unless everything is made uniform.
The Commission concurred that the Land Development Regulations be amended to treat all vendors of any type of
alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises the same, and that Ordinance No. 3341 be amended to grandfather all
vendors of any type of alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises the same and also treat all future vendors the same.
Commissioner Willlares moved on the first reading of Ordinance 3341 as amended, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF SANFORD, FLDRIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SEC. 3-1, DEFINITIONS, TO ADD DEFINITIONS
FOR "RESTAURANT .... FULL SERVICE KITCHEN", AND "TEMPORARY CHURCH",
AND AMENDING SEC. 3-5, DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS, TO REDUCE DISTANCE
RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN VENDORS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CHURCHES
AND SCHOOLS, AND TO ADD A DISTANCE RESTRICTION BETWEEN VENDORS OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESTAURANTS. APPLICABILITY PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Nay
Public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3338, to annex a portion of property lying
between Onora Street and East Lake Mary Boulevard and between Mellonville Avenue and Ohio Street. Ad published
May 1 and 8, 1997.
The CMitman announced the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition
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to, the adoption of Ordinance No. 3338. No one appeared.
Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3338, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN ONORA
STREET AND EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN MELLONVILLE
AVENUE AND OHIO STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171,044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Harvey Smith, 1215 Onora, asked to have the ordinance explained to him because he lives in this area and was
concerned that his property was going to be annexed also. Mayor Dale explained that only the property that was voluntarily
requested to be annexed would be annexed, but Mr. Smith could request the same for his property if he desired.
Rieht-of-way Use Agreement for a mall sign.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize execution of the Agreement with modifications as received by the
Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Nay
Commissioner Lyons stated SR 46 needs to be looked at also.
Termination of Easement and Dedication of Perpetual Nonexclusive Utility Easement.
Mayor Dale passed the gavel to Commissioner Eckstein because of a conflict of interest.
City Manager Simmons requested that the dedication of the perpetual nonexclusive utility easement include an
additional 12 feet toward the southwest. This would require a new legal description.
Mayor Dale asked for clarification why the addition of 12 feet was not discussed ahead of time with the Matzel
Organization. City Manager Simmons explained he just received this information from Staff this afternoon. Commissioner
Williams moved to table further consideration until Mayor Dale can discuss it with the Matzel Corporation and Staff
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carded by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Eckstein passed the gavel back to Mayor Dale.
Requesi from Sanford Main Street for use of sidewalks on First Street between Park Avenue,and Sanford Avenue in
conjunction with a Special Event.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize Sanford Main Street to use sidewalks on First Street between Park Avenue
and Sanford Avenue as requested. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
FORM 8B. MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME--FIRST NAN1E--MIDDt. E NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
P. O. Box 1788
CITY
sar~.o~, ~'~ 32772-1788
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
~y 12, 1997
COUN'rY -
Se~ole
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTE
CITY ~SSIClN
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON'
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
X CITY 2 .. COUNI'Y ! Z~ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
CITY OF SANFORD
MY POSITION IS:
;~ ELECTIVE [3 APPOINTIVE
MAYOR
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board
council, commission, authority, or Committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presente,
with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; althoug.
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which .you have a conflict ofl ntefest will {tary greatly'dependin
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close aitention to the instructions on this forr
before completing .the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112;3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
ELECTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective county, municipal, or other local. public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inure
to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the speci~
gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure o:
which you are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recordin
the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
A person holding appointive cb~my, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure whic
inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to th
special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but mu.~
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whethe
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICI
THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
· You should complete and file this form (betbre making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible fc
recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes.
· A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
· The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interesl
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE' DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
· You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
· You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minute
of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
I, T.~rry A. Dale , hereby disclose that on l~.y 12
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
x inured to my special private gain; or
~ inured to the special gain of
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows:
Measure: Consideration of acceptance:. of a perpetual nonexclusiVe Utility Easement
re: Sterling Woods.
Nature of my interest: My. ccr~pany, Larry Dale Construction, has been hired by t/~e
Matzel Organization, owner of Sterling Woods, to develop the.
property.
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, by whom I am retaine¢
May 15, 1997
Date Filed
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIR
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWII,
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFF1CE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
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Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request for Reduced Rate for use of Civic Center.
Ruler of Celery City Lodge #542 requested reduced rate for Celery City Lodge for an alcoholic beverage event on April
27, 1997. Commissioner Eckstein moved to deny the reduced rate. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard. Commissioner
Willjams stated that Celery City Lodge provides a great service to the community and gives scholarships to the community
and the City should give an in-kind contribution by approving the reduced rate.
Charlene Luna of 615 E. Airport Blvd. stated that because the spirit of the policy is that the selling of alcohol would
deny them a reduced rate, and the Lodge is not selling but bringing their own alcohol for personal consumption, she felt that
because the money was going to scholarships the rate should be reduced.
Commissioner Eckstein withdrew his motion to deny and Commissioner Lessard withdrew his second. Commissioner
Eckstein moved to table for a week and discuss it at the May 19, 1997 Work Session. Seconded by Commissioner Williams
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willlures Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Application for reduced rate for use of Civic Center for EverSreen Temple #321.
The Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge spoke on behalf of Evergreen Temple and asked for reduced rate for a cotillion on
May 17, 1997. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve the reduced rate in the
amount of $150.00. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Authorize list of surpl~ items for auction.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to declare the items on list dated April 28, 1997 surplus, and authorize to sell same at
auction on June 14, 1997. Seconded by Commissioner Williams. Commissioner Lessard said he would like to look at some
of the vehicles before they are put up for auction. Commissioner Eckstein withdrew the foregoing. motloft'to give
Commissioner Lessard a week to inspect the items on the listZ Commissioner Eckstein moved to table the issue to May 19,
1997. Seconded by Commissioner Williums and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Purchase of refurbished Jacobson l~an8 mower.
On recommendation of City Manager Simmons Commissioner Eckstein moved to purchase a refurbished Jacobson gang
mower from Tuff Solutions for $4,500.00. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by the vote of the Commission
as follows:
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Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Nay
Rezonine procedure.
Mayor Dale requested that rezoning ordinances by prepared prior to the public hearing to consider the rezoning, so that
the Ordinance can be placed on first reading at the same meeting as the public hearing to consider the rezoning.
ResolUtion to adopt the Utilities Standards and Specifications Manual.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 1750, eutitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING A UTILITIES STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution to sell and convey property to the State of Florida Department of Transportation for right-of-way for SR417.
Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Resolution No. 175 i, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD NO. 417; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carded by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Date Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Witliams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution to amend the Stormwater Utility Rates from $3,00 per ERU to ~4,00 per ERU.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 1752, eutitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CONFIRMING THE AVERAGE
IMPERVIOUS AREA OF AN EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT; ADJUSTING THE
AMOUNT OF FEES TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF SANFORD FOR THE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT UTILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE.
Seconded by Commissioner Willjams. Commissioner Lyons asked when this would take effect, and it was stated that the
effective date of this resolution is for all utility bills rendered on or after May 31, 1997. Commissioner Lyons also asked if
there were possibly some place else the money could come from and Mayor Dale said he had studied the budget and the money
just isn't there. The motion was carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First readine of Ordinance No, 3342 re: annexine a portion of the property between Rand Yard Road and. Narcissus
Avenue and between Kennel Road and Rand Yard Road (3298 Narcissus Avenue).
Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3342, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORff)A, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN RAND
YARD ROAD AND NARCISSUS AVENUE AND BETWEEN KENNEL ROAD AND RAND
YARD ROAD (3298 NARCISSUS AVENUE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Will/ms and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First readin8 of Ordinance No. 3343 re: adoption of the Fire Department Operatin~ Procedures.
Commissioner Lyons moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3343, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE SANFORD
FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Information and recommendation from Planning and ZoninG Commission meetings.
A. Meeting of April 17, 1997:
1. Unanimously approved a request for a Dimensional Variance for Her 1 Imports, located at 401 Towne
Center Boulevard a PD, Planned Development Zoning District.
No action necessary or taken.
2. Unanimously approve the Site Plan for Pier 1 Imports located at the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center
at 401 Towne Center Boulevard in a PD; Planned Development Zoning District.
No action necessary or taken.
B. Meeting of May 1, 1997:
1. Unanimously approved the Final Plat for Mayfair Club, Phase 1, a 48 lot single-family residential
subdivision located at 4001 Country Club Road in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District.
Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the Final Plat for Mayfair Club, Phase I. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner Will/ms
Commissioner Lessard
Commissioner Lyons
2. Unanimously approved a request for a Dimensional Variance for Alden Equipment located a 500 Aero
Lane in an RI-1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, to locate chain link fence within five (5) feet of
the north property line and within fifteen (15) feet of the east property line.
No action necessary or taken.
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3. Unan/mously approved the Site Plan for Towne Center Plaza at Seminole Towne Center located at
251 Oregon Avenue in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District.
No action necessary or taken.
4. Unanimously approved the Site Plan for classroom building additions to Page Private School located
at 100 Aero Lane in an AG, Agriculture Zoning District based on staff recommendations and subject
to final engineering plan approval.
No action necessary or taken.
Condemnation status report.
The City Manager recommended that the Commission take action at the May 19, 1997'meeting, on those properties
that the time extensions expire May 13, 1997. Commissioner Williams moved to.table the extensions until the May 19, 1997
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carded
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request to board up 409 West 15th Street.
On recommendation of the City Manager Commissione'r Lyons moved to board up said property. Seconded by
Commissioner Lessard and carded by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Appointment to Citizens Advisory Board.
Commissioner Lyons moved to appoint Linda Kuhn to the Citizens Advisory Board. Seconded by Commissioner
Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:.
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Re-appointments to Sanford Housing Authority.
Commissioner Williams moved to reappoint Reverend Emory Blake, Edward L. Blackshe, are and Shirley Allen to the
Sanford Housing Authority.
Consent aSenda.
A,
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Consideration of request for payment from Stenstrom, Mclntosh, Colbert, Whigham & Simmons, P.A. in the
amount of $5,637.50 for professional services in April, 1997.
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B. Consideration of Tabulation of Bids for exterior building joint and sealant replacement and waterproofing, IFB
96/97-70. City Manager recommends acceptance of lower base bid in a total amount of $17,000.00, and the
additive alternate of $9,400.00 for a total contract price of $27,100.00.
C. Approval of Corrected Minutes of March 10, 1997 Work Session and M/nutes of April 14, 1997 Work Session
and Regular Meeting.
D. Approval of Vouchers for the month of April, 1997.
Commissioner Lyons moved to approve items A, B, C and D. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and earned by
a the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Information rel/ardin~ invoices paid durinl~ ,the period for previously approved lump sum contracts. The Commission
acknowledged thirteen invoices in the total amount of $61,387. 15 from Lake Jessup Groves, Inc. ($21,700.00); Hartman &
Associates, Inc. ($5,911.00) and Conkiln, Porter and Holmes Engineers, Inc. ($920.39, $680.20, $370.67, $3,140.29, $1,708.72,
$1092 1.48, $9,59 I. 82, $6,577.38, $9,253.78, $4,160.25, $5,451.17) that have been paid per City Commission approval on
October 8 1990 and November 25, 1991.
Request from Rev. Jack L Cox for free use of city property on French Avenue for tent presentation of the Gospel of
Christ in evangdistic meetings, beginninl~ May 16 and extendinl~ through June 2, 1997. between the hours of 7:30 PM
and 10:00 PM nightly.
City Manager recommended denial, and Mayor Dale offered to help Rev. Cox find private property that would serve
h/s purpose.
Commissioner Lyons felt it was pretty much used as a park anyway and it should be allowed.
City Attorney Colbert stated if the City started allow/ng the use of public property as a public forum it would then be
hard to deny anyone else use of the property as a public forum or for public expression. He recommended that use of the
property not be opened up for the aforementioned legal reasons.
Commissioner Lyons moved to let Rev. Cox use the property as requested. The motion died for lack of a second and
the Commission took no further action.
City Manager's Report.
A. Request to secure a pool area and vacant structure at 2823 Park Avenue. Commissioner Lyons moved to
authorize Public Works to secure the areas as requested. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by
B,
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Carolyn Small reported Coopers and Lybrand is willing to perform our annual audit for $4,850.00 for three
years, and requested approval of an extension to the contract with Coopers & Lybrand for same. Commissioner
Eckstein moved to approve. Mayor Dale stated local firms that could possibly do the audit should be looked
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into, maybe one that was affiliated with a big six firm. Mayor Dale said he would like to have some
presentations done by local firms, as well as Coopers and Lybrand, before we extend our current contract.
Commissioner Eckstein wfthdrew his motion. The item was tabled and the Commission requested that a couple
of local finns discuss with the Commission the reasonableness of a local firm working with a Big 6 firm on our
audit.
Cemetery Advisory Board.
The Commission concurred to add one additional person to the board.
City Commissioners' Reports.
A. Commissioner Eckstein.
( 1 ) Suggested an Executive Session be scheduled with David Kornreich concerning the Fraternal Order of
Police contract. The Commission requested the City Manager schedule the meeting, to be called by the
Mayor.
B. Commissioner Williams.
(1) Asked if it is a policy or practice for department heads to attend Commission Meetings and Work
Sessions. City Manager stated that all department heads or their representative should attend all
meetings.
(2) Reported the City Commission should have received a copy of the draft Salary Survey before or at the
time that Elaine Backhaus received a copy under the Public Records Law. The Mayor stated that what
was published in the paper came from a draft and drafts are not subject to the public records law until
they are approved by the Commission. This particular information got out by mistake. The City
Attorney reported that anything that is City business is public record unless otherwise stipulated by the
Attorney General. Commissioner Willjams requested that all information he given to the Commission
before it is given to the press. The City Manager stated he received the draft and found several
discrepancies and asked for additional information before it was presented to the Commission. The
Commission agreed that there needs to be some clarification of the public records taw.
( 3 ) Asked the Commission to support the Mayor proclairaing the month of June as Community Pride Month
for District 2 at the May I9, 1997 meeting
(4) Presented information on grants and proposals available to get money to augment police budget. She
would like permission to write a grant to C.O.P.S. for some of these funds. Mayor Dale suggested she
get with Mr. Simmons on that issue.
(5) Requested a monthly update of all people employed and terminated (or suspended) by the City.
C. Commissioner Lessard.
(1) Reported the City Commission should have known about the new terminal owner at the Orlando
Sanford Airport before it was made public.
(2) Reported that in the budgeting process public safety must come first, and he is willing to spend what
money is necessary for the police and fire budgets to assure the highest quality of punic safety.
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Commissioner Lyons.
( 1 ) Requested that the City Manager ask department heads to consider privatization and also think about
areas where they could incorporate cost savings to fund new employees and reclassifications/regrades.
(2) Reported he is concerned about unsightIy signs being put along public streets, that he removed some,
and some were even tied to road signs.
(3) Asked if the new noise ordinance is prepared. The City Manger reported he is working on it.
(4) Reported he artended Teen Challenge mortgage burning at the old Cardinal Industries building, and it
was a very impressive program.
Mayor-Commissioner Dale.
(1) Requested to have the rezoning process changed. Commissioner Lyons moved to streamline the
rezoning process by having the rezoning ordinance prepared for first reading at the Public Hearing to
consider rezoning. Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by the vote of Commission as
follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
(2)
(3)
The Commission concurred to hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. to
consider choosing a police consultant.
Stated he would like to establish more accountability of the airport to the Commission/Liaison/Mayor.
The Commission agreed, and felt all Commissioners need to be kept informed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed.
Attest: