07-25-16 WS Agenda & MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 2S, 2016
WORK SESSION
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, July 25, 2016 300 North Park Avenue
5:00 PM Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
1. Discussion re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Privatization 5:00 — 5:20 PM
2. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Contract to sell surplus vacant land on Ridge Drive,
across from the Mayfair Golf Course
[Commission Memo 16-236.G) (RM 6.G)
B. Public Art Ordinance
[Commission Memo 16-237] (7.A)
3. Briefing Items
5:20 — 5:45 PM
5:45 — 5:55 PM
4. City Manager Comments 5:55 — 6:00 PM
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 25, 2016
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, July 25, 2016, at 5:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor,
City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Randy Jones (present at 5:15 PM)
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
Acting City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: Commissioner Velma Williams
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 5:08 PM.
1. Discussion re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Privatization
Dr. Ashley Ansara gave a brief discussion regarding his interest in
privatizing the City's wastewater treatment plant. After discussion, there was a consensus
among the Commission that there is interest in pursuing the idea, however, at this time,
there is not a lot of information. It was suggested that the City Manager put together a
working group and explore the idea further.
Add on discussion:
CRA Chairman Charles Davis advised the Commission that the CRA
Board is going in a new direction and offering a new program. He said that they are going
to start offering a `new construction grant'. He said that this will be structured the same
as the rehabilitation grant with the exception of a lien clause.
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Mayor Triplett said that he thinks that this is a great idea; however, he
would like to see a lien clause. Mr. Davis said that he will ask the CRA attorney to draft
the document with the lien clause. Also, as an FYI, Mr. Davis said that the there is
nothing to report on the feasibility study regarding the event center.
2. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Contract to sell surplus vacant land on Ridge Drive, across from the
Mayfair Golf Course [Commission Memo 16- 236.G] (RM 6.G)
Deputy City Manager Tom George said that the Commission determined
this property to be surplus over a year ago. The applicant approached the City about
purchasing it shortly after it became available. It is currently zoned Single Family and the
applicant would like to have the zoning changed to Multi Family. The City has given the
applicant 180 days to allow for this. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. Public Art Ordinance [Commission Memo 16 -237] (RM 7.A)
Historic Preservation Officer /Community Planner Christine Dalton
presented the draft ordinance. After reviewing the ordinance, the Commission asked for
clearer language throughout the ordinance and for staff to implement a fee schedule prior
to second reading. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
Deputy City Manager Tom George said that decisions will soon be
coming before the Commission with regards to Worker's Comp Insurance. Currently, the
City's policy states that an individual performing work for the City is required to provide
a Worker's Comp policy. The City's Paw Park is currently undergoing renovations and
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staff would like to bring in a chainsaw artist for the City's first piece of public art. This
particular artist works for himself and has no other employees. He does have liability
insurance but is not required by the State to carry Worker's Comp Insurance. Mr. George
asked the Commission to consider waiving this policy. There was a consensus among the
Commission to waive the policy and to bring this back at a future meeting for further
discussion.
3. Briefing Items
City Manager Bonaparte asked the Commission if there were any
questions pertaining to the utility items that are listed on tonight's agenda.
Mayor Triplett said that he was concerned about the cost of the operations
maintenance manuals.
Ben Freeze of CPH explained that the Operations Maintenance Manuals
are required by the Department of Environmental Protection for all water treatment
plants. He said that the City's north plant has not updated since 1992 and the south plant
does not have a manual.
Mr. Bonaparte said that there is an add -on item tonight regarding the
addition of two police officers.
4. City Manager Comments
None
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 PM.
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