01-22-18 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2018
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, January .22, 2018, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2na
Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany (present at 4:09 PM)
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Patrick Austin
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Deputy City Clerk Traci Houchin
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:06 PM
1. Discussion re: Comprehensive Plan Evaluation; Appraisal & Update
Planning & Development Services Director Russ Gibson said that the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from Poulos & Bennent is in the agenda packet
and provides up to date information. A public meeting will be held this Thursday and the
online survey has received a great response to date.
2. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Continued discussion re: Ordinance No. 4431, ad valorem tax exemption
for historic properties. [Commission Memo 18 -011] (RM 7.A)
Planning & Development Services Director Russ Gibson explained that
this Ordinance would allow for a 100% tax exemption over 10 years. After a brief
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discussion, the consensus among the Commission was to disapprove and revisit at a later
time if need be. This an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. Strategic land acquisition and the proposed purchase of the properties
located at (1) the Northwest corner of South Cameron Avenue and
Kentucky Street; and (2) 3926 Kentucky Street, relative to the Sanford
South Water Resource Center and its expansion of water related capacity.
[Commission Memo 18- 010.L] (RM 6.L)
Utility Support Services Manager Bill Marcous distributed and reviewed a
handout (map). The City has been in strategic land acquisitions with regard to properties
in close proximity to the Sanford South Water Resource Center. He said that this is an
advantageous land acquisition as well as security for'the City's future. This is an action
item on tonight's agenda.
C. Resolution amending the Classification and Pay Plan, reorganizing of
combining the Public Works and Utility Departments. [Commission
Memo 18 -024] (RM 8.D)
Public Works & Utilities Director Bilal Iftikhar said that the
reorganization is a follow up to the recommendations made by Management Partners
which will streamline and enhance the department's organizational efficiencies. Also,
Human Resources Director Fred Fosson is conducting customer service training
throughout the department. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
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D. Resolution amending and increasing the FY 2018 budget by $39,266,303.
[Commission Memo 18 -025] (RM 8.E)
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission if there were any questions or
concerns with Agenda Item 8.C, The COPS Grant Award. Commissioner Woodruff said
that he would like the City to consider hiring more than three (3) police officers as
recommended in the agenda memo. Chief Smith said that there is not much time to
consider the various options as the response to this grant is due February 15, 2018. He did
explain that the Commission could accept the grant as written, which provides for seven
(7) officers and submit a modification to the Department of Justice at a later time if
unable to provide funding for all seven (7). This is an action item on tonight''s'agenda.
E. Mayor's annual appointments to boards /committees. (RM 81)
A copy of the appointments was provided to the Commission. Mayor
Triplett said that the Commission may make requests or recommendations at tonight's
regular meeting. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
3. Briefing Items
4. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte asked Chief Smith to provide an update on the meeting
that was held last Thursday regarding the Washington Oaks community. Chief Smith
distributed and reviewed a handout on the calls for service in that area. He said that they
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discussed the various problems occurring in the area. Overall, the meeting went very
well. They will be meeting again on February 22, 2018.
Mr. Bonaparte distributed a handout from the Tri- County League of Cities
meeting last week. The emphasis continues to be the ongoing attack on cities by the State
Legislature with regards to Home Rule.
Vice Mayor Mahany distributed handouts regarding tax preparation to
Communications Officer Lisa Holder and asked her to share them on the City's social
media sights.
Commissioner Woodruff said that he forwarded a request to the City
Manager pertaining to golf carts. Also, with regards to Item TD, Medical Marijuana
Facilities, Commissioner Woodruff asked if the ordinance can be discussed and
implemented in the future if not approved on third reading. City Attorney Colbert said
that it could.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourn�o at 6:03 PM.
Mayor Jeff