09-26-16 WS Agenda & MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 4:00 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 4:57 PM)
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Patty Mahany
Acting City Manager Tom George
City Attorney William L. Colbert (present at 4:41 PM)
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Deputy City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:10 PM.
1. Board Interviews [continuation from September 12, 2016]
The Commission interviewed the following applicants: Benjamin Dyal;
Ana Yebba; Cheryl Deming; Carsandra Buie; Jennifer Dane; Tom Green: and Frank
Ioppolo. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
2. Discussion re: Remodel of Commission Chambers
Public Works Director Bilal Iftikhar distributed a handout regarding
quotes of what would be required to remodel the Commission Chambers. He also
presented a conceptual model of what the Commission Chambers would look like upon
completion. There was a consensus among the Commission to move approve the concept
but to await funding until results of the salary study.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
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A. CDBG Public Services grant request for Program Year 2016/2017.
[Commission Memo 16-274.I] (RM 8.I)
Community Relations & Neighborhood Engagement Director Andrew
Thomas explained that this recommendation is to fund five (5) organizations totaling
$62,182 from the CDBG Public Services allocation for Program Year 16/17. This will be
an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. Memorandum of Agreement with the Sanford Housing Authority and the
Orlando Housing Authority for the administration of the Goldsboro
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant.
[Commission Memo 16-274.J] (RM 8.J)
Community Relations & Neighborhood Engagement Director Andrew
Thomas explained that the Memorandum of Agreement needs to be approved by the
Commission for the administration of the 2015/2016 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
Planning Grant. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
3. Briefing Items
Police Chief Cecil Smith distributed a folder containing various Sanford
Police Department policies and procedures including: Firearms and Response to
Resistance; Recommended response to resistance continuum; defensive action report;
body camera policy and related public record request information. In light of the nation's
recent events, he felt that the Commission could benefit by having a better understanding
of the policies, especially with the few that are being heavily relied upon at this time.
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4. City Manager Comments
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourngd ate 5:55 PM.
Mayor Jeff Tri
Attest:
City Clerk (TH)