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051313 ws agn & min 2013-143 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13,2013 WORK SESSION CITY OF SANFORD CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION Railroad Depot Room 2nd Floor Sanford City Hall MONDAY, May 13, 2013 300 North Park Avenue 4:00 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) AGENDA 1. Presentation: Seminole County Health Department re: SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) [Commission Memo 13-101] 4:00 —4:20 PM 2. Discussion: Utility Service Line Warranty Program 4:20 —4:35 PM [Commission Memo 13-089] 3. Update: Wellness Center [Commission Memo 13-097] 4:35 — 5:05 PM 4. Discussion: TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant program 5:05 —5:15 PM 5. Regular Meeting Agenda Items — additional information and/or questions. 5:15— 5:30 PM 6. Briefing items. 5:30 —5:45 PM 7. City Manager Comments. 5:45 — 6:00 PM 2013-144 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13,2013 WORK SESSION The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, Second Floor, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett Commissioner Mark McCarty Commissioner Velma Williams Commissioner Patty Mahany City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. City Attorney William L. Colbert City Clerk Janet Dougherty Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter Absent: Vice Mayor Randy Jones Mayor Triplett called the Work Session to order at 4:07 PM. City Manager Bonaparte said that Fire Lieutenant Ronnie McNeil, Jr. has been promoted to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Fire Chief Radzak introduced Deputy Chief McNeil who then greeted the Commission. 2. Discussion: Utility Service Line Warranty Program [Commission Memo 13-089] Utility Director Paul Moore said that following a presentation by Mike Madden, Utility Service Partners, Inc., on January 14, 2013, the City advertised for proposals for a service line warranty program. Proposals were received from two companies. The service line warranty program is a program offered by a private company that would cover repairs to potable water and/or sanitary sewer lines from the home to the City owned line (water meter or property line). This is basically an insurance policy purchased by the customer to cover the water or sewer line on their property (not inside 2013-145 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13,2013 WORK SESSION the house). He summarized the highlights of both proposals. There was a consensus of the Commission to hear a presentation by both companies at a June Work Session. 1. Presentation: Seminole County Health Department re: SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) [Commission Memo 13-101] Maria Rivadeneira, Seminole County Health Department, Director of the SWAT Team, introduced leaders of the Team who then gave a powerpoint presentation. A handout was also provided. They requested that the Commission consider adopting a resolution supporting initiatives limiting youth access to all forms of candy or fruit flavored tobacco and nicotine products; recognizing the efforts of the tobacco free Seminole organization and its youth support group "Students Working Against Tobacco". There was a consensus of the Commission that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting. 3. Update: Wellness Center [Commission Memo 13-097] Mackie Branham, Crowne Consulting Group, Inc., and Jason Sandberg and Lacy Gallagher, CareHere, gave a powerpoint presentation and a six month update on the City's Health and Wellness Center activities and costs. The powerpoint handout was also provided. 4. Discussion: TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant program Project Manager Chris Smith distributed and discussed a handout 2013-146 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13,2013 WORK SESSION regarding the TIGER grant program. He introduced Orange City Development Services Director Alison Stettner who is partnering with the City of Sanford on the TIGER V grant submission for the last and final link for RiverWalk Phase III which will connect from the hospital to I-4. The applications are due on June 3`d. The Commission concurred that he should proceed with submitting the application. 5. Regular Meeting Agenda Items—additional information and/or questions. The Commission discussed Item 8.G regarding approval of Resolution No. 2407 amending the Parks and Grounds Capital Fund budget in the amount of$24,500 for purchase of a trailer mounted boom lift for tree trimming. Commissioner McCarty raised questions and concerns regarding the purchase and asked for further review of other pieces of equipment. The Mayor asked Parks and Grounds Operations Manager Marc Hultin to work with Commissioner McCarty on this item. The resolution was pulled from tonight's agenda. Human Resources Director Fred Fosson reviewed the Classification and Pay Plan resolutions. 6. Briefing items. 7. City Manager Comments. Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission whether to continue membership in the National League of Cities. There was a consensus of the Commission to not renew membership. Mr. Bonaparte said that various meetings are being held with the Sheriff's office and 2013-147 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 13,2013 WORK SESSION other entities so that the City is prepared for June 10`n There being no further business,the meeting was :djou ed at 6:01 PM. Mayor Jeff li Attest: .2;2„62,- City Clerk cp