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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 9, 2014
WORK SESSION
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 300 North Park Avenue
4:15 PM Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
Discussion re: Alcalde & Fay, Ltd. future services 4:15 — 4:45 PIVI
Discussion re: Health Insurance 4:45 — 5:00 PM
Presentation re: Mayfair Golf Course 2nd Quarter Report 5:00 — 5:15 PM
[Commission Memo 14-117]
Regular Meeting Agenda Items — additional info 5:15— 5:30 PIVI
A. Interlocal Agreement between Seminole County and
The City of Sanford relating to Community Development
Block Grant Program administration.
[Commission Memo 14-113.C] (RM 6.C)
Briefing items.
5:30 — 5:45 PM
6. City Manager Comments 5:55 — 6:00 PIVI
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 4:15 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor,
City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Vice Mayor Velma Williams
Commissioner Mark M'Carty
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Deputy City Manager Tom George
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Acting City Clerk Pat Lee
Deputy City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: Mayor Jeff Triplett
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Vice Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 4:20 PM.
1. Discussion re: Alcalde & Fay, Ltd. Future Services — Jim Davenport and
Skip Bafalis.
Mr. Davenport said that Alcalde & Fay has been representing the City of
Sanford in a lobbyist position for several years. In order to continue working together, he
offered some suggestions that will keep the City moving forward and keep a good
working relationship with the firm. The main focus should be on the projects that the City
wants and needs. The firm sends "Grant Alerts" every two weeks. It is important that
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City staff become familiar with what is available. The firm will help write a grant, review
it and get letters of support.
Mr. Bafalis strongly urged that a representative from the City make an
annual appearance in Washington D.C.; it really pays off to have a presence there. He
also suggested having a monthly conference call with City staff, as he believes that
communication is "key ".
2. Regular Meeting Item — additional information (Item moved from 4.A to 2)
A. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sanford and Seminole
County relating to the Community Development Block Grant
Program administration. [Commission Memo 14- 113.C] (RM 6.)
Senior Project Manager Andrew Thomas introduced Frances De Jesus and
Buddy Balagia from the Seminole County Community Services Department and
explained that Seminole County will be taking over the administration portion of the
City's CDBG Program and all funds in 2014 will be turned over to the County in order
for them administer the program and activities. Mr. Thomas will continue working on the
annual plan which will be brought before the City Commission for final approval.
3. Discussion re: Health Insurance — Fred Fosson
Human Resources Director Fred Fosson said that in May he learned that
the City's Health Plan policy which is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield allows for
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same sex (married) coverage although the State of Florida does not. He asked direction
from the Commission whether to leave the coverage as is or opt out due to Florida State
law. It was the consensus of the Commission to retain the new definition expansion and
cover same sex marriage under the City's current health insurance plan.
4. Presentation re: Mayfair Golf Course Second Quarter Report
Deputy City Manager Tom George handed out and reviewed the second
quarter report for the Mayfair Golf Course.
5. Briefing Items - None
6. City Manager Comments
City Manager Bonaparte shared with everyone that the residents will be
receiving a notification in the next water bill regarding a .37 cent decrease per month in
Waste Pro's rates.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.