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CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
City Commission Chambers
1st Floor
Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007
7PM
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AGENDA
Time (aDDroximate)
7:00 1)
2)
3)
4)
7:05 5)
7:07 6)
7:10 7)
Meeting caN to order by Mayor Kuhn.
Invocation by Reverend Paul Benjamin, Central Florida Dream Center.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes.
July 23, 2007, Regular Meeting.
PRESENTATIONSlCOMMENDATIONS:
A) Swear in Police Officer Tammy McIntosh.
B) Charter Review Committee Resolution 2007-01.
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 07-219]
A)
Professional Consulting Contract with Applied Sciences Consulting, Inc., for engineering, environmental and
regulatory consulting services.
$9,148 budget amendment to utilize funds donated for improvements to the Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium.
Water and Sewer Service to 2.15 acres at the northeast comer of the intersection of East Lake Mary Boulevard and
Laura Avenue, outside the City.
September in the Garden Special Event from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2007, on Palmetto Avenue
between 1st Street and 3m Street
B)
C)
D)
E)
Seminole High School 1967 Reunion Special Event from 3 PM on Friday, October 12, 2007 to 1 AM on Saturday,
October 13, 2007 in Magnolia Square.
Sanford Celebration Special Event from 10 AM until 10 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2007 and from 10 AM until Noon
on Sunday, October 28, 2007, in Fort Mellon Park.
$90,500 budget amendment and purchase of replacement tractor to transport treated wastewater biosolids.
F)
G)
H)
Professional Services Agreement in amount of $89,000 with Government Services Group, Inc. for a Fire Services
Assessment Program.
Lease three additional copiers and one -docsend" device for $570 per month.
I)
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: 1st - staff; 2nd -
applicant/requesting party; 3rd - public; final - City Commission motion, discussion and action.)
A) First reading of Ordinance No. 4072, vacating a portion of Laurel Avenue adjacent to 413 W. 131h Street. Ad
published August 12,2007, owner notified August 7,2007, and property posted August 9,2007. [Commission Memo
07-225]
B) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. ~, annexing 133 N. White Cedar Road. Ad published August 15
and 22, 2007. [Commission Memo 07-220]
C) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4065, rezoning 3855 Church Street to PO, Planned Development
Ad published August 15, 2007. [Commission Memo 07-221}
D) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4066, rezoning 2470 Mellonville Avenue to RMOI, Multi-family
ResidentiallOfficellnstitutional. Ad published August 15,2007. [Commission Memo 07-222]
E) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4069, rezoning 2441 Cherry Laurel Drive to PO, Planned
Development Ad published August 15, 2007. [Commission Memo 07-223]
F) Consider request to close Pinefield Drive at Brisson Avenue in the Celery Lakes Subdivision. Ad published August
12, 2007, and notices sent to owners August 17, 2007. [Commission Memo 07-226]
G) Continue to September 10, 2007: First reading of Ordinance No. 4067, amending Schedule F of the City of Sanford
CodeILand Development Regulations. Ad published August 19,2007.
H) Continue to September 10, 2007: First reading of Ordinance No. 4068, amending Schedule J of the City of Sanford
Code/Land Development Regulations. Ad published August 19,2007.
7:40 8)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
None
7:40 9)
OTHER ITEMS:
A) Continued from August 13, 2007: Request from John Ludwig to participate in the housing assistance program.
[Commission Memo 07-229]
B) Resolution No. 2086, adopting a Paid Time Off Program. [Commission Memo 07-227] (Work Session Item 13)
C) Resolution No. 2087, reimpfementing the Police Officer's Mortgage Assistance Program. [Commission Memo 07-
228]
D) Consider reappointments to the Sanford Airport Authority: Terms of G. Geoffrey Longstaff and Brindley B. Pieters
will expire on September 30, 2007. They have each served two, four-year terms and are eligible for reappointment.
E) Employee Health Care Coverage. [Commission Memo 07-231] (Work Session Item #4)
10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
12) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
13) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Each speaker is allotted five minutes to speak and may present additional written material.
14) CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
15) END THE MEETING.
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, August 27,2007, at 7
PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida
Present:
Mayor Linda Kuhn
Vice Mayor Velma Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Robert (Sherman) Yehl
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Absent:
Commissioner Jack T. Bridges
I) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kuhn at 7 PM.
2) Invocation by Reverend Paul Benj~ Central Florida Dream Center.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Minutes.
July 23,2007, Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of
the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
5) PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS:
A) Swear in Police Officer Tammy McIntosh by Police Chief Brian Tooley.
B) Charter Review Committee Resolution 2007-01.
Charter Review Committee Chairman Steve Coover distributed a copy of Resolution No. 2007-01 proposing
certain amendments to the Charter of the City of Sanford, Florida He also distributed a copy of a Memorandum dated August
22, 2007, regarding recommendations relating to the Civil Service Board.
On behalf of the City Commissio~ Mayor Kuhn expressed appreciation to Mr. Coover and the CRC members for
their time and effort. A joint meeting with the CRC will be scheduled soon to discuss the proposed Charter amendments.
[City Clerk Dougherty left the meeting.]
6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 07-219]
A) Professional Consulting Contract with Applied Sciences Consulting, Inc., for engineering,
environmental and regulatory consulting services.
B) $9,148 budget amendment to utilize funds donated for improvements to the Historic Sanford
Memorial Stadium.
C) Water and Sewer Service to 2.15 acres at the northeast comer of the intersection of East Lake Mary
Boulevard and Laura Avenue, outside the City.
D) September in the Garden Special Event from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2007, on
Palmetto Avenue between 1st Street and 3rd Street.
E) Seminole High School 1967 Reunion SpedaI Event from 3 PM on Friday, October 12,2007 to 1 AM on
Saturday, October 13,2007 in Magnolia Square.
F) Sanford Celebration Speeial Event from lOAM until 1 0 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2007 and from
10 AM until Noon on Sunday, October 28,2007, in Fort Mellon Park.
G) 590,500 budget amendment and purchase of replacement tractor to transport treated wastewater
biosolids.
H) Professional Services Agreement in amount of $89,000 with Government Services Group, Inc. for a
Fire Services Assessment Program.
I) Lease three additional copiers and one "docsend" device for $570 per month.
Commissioner Woodruff moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A) First reading of Ordinance No. 4072, vacating a portion of Laurel Avenue adjacent to 413 W. 13th
Street. Ad published August 12, 2007, owner notified August 7, 2007, and property posted August 9,
2007. [Commission Memo 07-225]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4072. Seconded by Commissioner
Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4063, annexing 133 N. White Cedar Road. Ad
published August 15 and 22,2007. [Commission Memo 07-220]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4063. Seconded by Commissioner WoodrufIand carried by
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
C) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4065, rezoning 3855 Church Street to PO, Planned
Development. Ad published August 15,2007. [Commission Memo 07-221}
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4065, with conditions 1-7, and with the stipulation that the
conditions be part of the plat. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
D) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4066, rezoning 2470 Mellonville Avenue to RMOI,
Multi-family Residential/Office/Institutional. Ad published August 15,2007. [Commission Memo 07-
222]
Commissioner Woodruff moved to continue this item to the next meeting. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
E) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4069, rezoning 2441 Cherry Laurel Drive to PD,
Planned Development. Ad published August 15,2007. [Commission Memo 07-223]
Vice Mayor Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4069. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
F) Consider request to close Pinefield Drive at Brisson Avenue in the Celery Lakes Subdivision. Ad
published August 12,2007, and notices sent to owners August 17,2007. [Commission Memo 07-226]
Commissioner Woodruff moved to continue the vote on this item to the next meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
G) Continue to September 10,2007: Fint reading ofOrdinanee No. 4067, amending Schedule F of the
City of Sanford CodeILand Development Regulations. Ad published August 19,2007.
Commissioner Jones moved to continue this item to September 10, 2007. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
II) Continue to September 10, 2007: Fint reading of Ordinance No. 4068, amending Schedule J of the
City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations. Ad published August 19,2007.
Commissioner Woodruff moved to continue this item to September 10, 2007. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
8) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
None.
9) OTHER ITEMS:
A) Continued from August 13, 2001: Request from John Ludwig to participate in the housing assistance
program. [Commission Memo 07-229]
Commissioner Woodruff moved to allow Mr. Ludwig to participate in the housing assistance program. and that
Staffbring back a revised policy so there is no confusion in the future. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of
the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B) Resolution No. 2086, adopting a Paid Time Off Program. [Commission Memo 07-227] (Work Session
Item #3)
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Resolution No. 2086, as amended to include a sentence on page 4, Section
2.43 (3), Employees may access other leave immediately, if available, with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
C) Resolution No. 2087, reimplementing the Police Officer's Mortgage Assistance Program.
[Commission Memo 07-228]
Commissioner Woodruff moved to continue this item to the next meeting. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
D) Consider reappointments to the Sanford Airport Authority: Terms of G. Geoffrey Longstaff and
Brindley B. Pieters will expire on September 30, 2007. They have each served two, four-year terms and
are eligible for reappointment
Commissioner Jones moved to reappoint G. Geoffrey Longstaff and Brindley B. Pieters to the Sanford Airport
Authority Board for a term to expire September 30,2011. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
E) Employee Health Care Coverage. [Commission Memo 07-231] (Work Session Item #4)
The Commission concurred that its intention is to not eliminate the opt out program completely, and in order to
access the program an employee must have comprehensive insurance. City Manager Yehl said that employees will be advised
that there will be changes to the opt out program beginning October 1, 2008.
Commissioner Woodruff moved to adopt the health care coverage and monthly premiums as outlined in City
Commission Memorandum 07-231. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
12) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
13) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Henry Sweet distributed a folder of information regarding the green space acreage at Hwy. 17 -92 and 18 Street,
and requested that it be designated as a park by the City of Sanford.
Scott Whitney presented a DVD regarding saving the 18 Street green space.
The Commission requested that Staff research and prepare documentation regarding rezoning the 18 Street site
as PRO (Park, Recreation, Open space). City Manager Yehl suggested that it would be worthwhile for Staff to review whether
the strip of property that fronts along Hwy. 17 -92 is an appropriate use as a park and if the City would forgo a fairly large
economic loss by designating it as PRO, and determine if there is another appropriate development of that land. The
Commission had no objection.
Sandie Sneed provided an envelope of pictures of flood water on Elm Avenue at 18 Street.
14) CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
15) END THE MEETING.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Mayor Linda Kuhn
Attest:
City Clerk
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