04-09-18 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 99 2018
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, April 9, 2018, 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 Velma Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Records Manager Pat Lee
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:09 PM
1. Presentation of Sanford Airport Authority Financial Report by Moore Stephens
Lovelace [Commission Memo 18- 071.A]
Joel Knopp, of Moore Stephens Lovelace, gave a powerpoint presentation
of the report and noted there were no significant audit findings for years ended September 30,
2017 and 2016.
2. Presentation of City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Moore
Stephens Lovelace [Commission Memo 18- 071.131
Joel Knopp, of Moore Stephens Lovelace, gave a powerpoint presentation
of the report and noted there were no significant audit findings for years ended September 30,
2017.
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3. Discussion re: Donation of City Rescue Trucks [Commission Memo 18 -0751
Dr. Shakil Ahmed introduced himself and stated he has been with
Central Florida Regional Hospital for thirteen years. Dr. Ahmed, together with a group of
other medical doctors, nurses and medical students. They have established a "free" clinic in
Longwood for indigent people. They would like the City to donate a decommissioned
fire /rescue truck to them for use as a mobile clinic to be used in Sanford neighborhoods.
Chief Radzak estimated the truck(s) are worth $10,000 to $15,000 each.
It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the request. Mr. Colbert
opined that this item should be approved on the next regular meeting agenda.
4. Discussion re: City Clerk Employment Agreement
City Manager Bonaparte distributed a copy of a proposed contract noting
that both he and the Mayor had met with Ms. Houchin and agreed upon a salary of $80,000,
with a 5% increase when Ms. Houchin receives her Master Municipal Clerk certification. This
item will be added to the regular meeting agenda later on this evening for approval.
5. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Resolution No. 2720, approving a budget amendment related to Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) Devices in the amount of $80,000. [Commission Memo 18 -0731
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Bill Marcous, Utility Support Manager, explained this expenditure was
necessary due to the unprecedented growth on East Lake Mary Blvd. This is an action item
on tonight's agenda.
B. Resolution No. 2721, approving a budget amendment increasing Purchase Order
#35760 to Accountemps by an amount not to exceed $50,000. [Commission Memo 18 -0741
Bill Marcous, Utility Support Manager, explained that additional money
was needed to fund four to five temporary positions in the Utility Department. This is an
action item on tonight's agenda.
6. Briefing Items:
• Lake Monroe Trail Loop 2nd public hearing will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2018
at 9:30 A.M. at the Seminole County Commission Chambers.
• Charter Review Committee has completed their review and will present their
recommendations to the City Commission on April 23, 2018
• CRA/Steven Tibstra /115 West Development LLC: Discussion was held regarding
Mr.Tibstra's request for the City to subordinate a lien to a lender that is not FDIC
insured. Mayor Triplett stated "this is a CRA issue" and the consensus was to send it
back to the CRA to allow the CRA to work it out.
• Police Dept. Annual Report: Chief Smith gave a powerpoint presentation with
graphs and explained that despite what the local newspaper reports, the crime rate had
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actually decreased. The Commission congratulated Chief Smith on his 5 Year
Anniversary with the City.
Commissioner Williams noted that Summer Recreation Camp has been held at the
RiverWalk Church for several years now but it is being renovated and asked if Andrew
Thomas, Community Relations & Neighborhood Engagement Director could meet
with Mike Kirby, Leisure Services Director to discuss possible locations.
Commissioner Austin noted he has received complaints
regarding CRA budgetary issues noting there may not be any money next year for
projects. Tom George, Deputy City Manager, stated he has spoken with reps from the
Welcome Center, Cultural Arts Center, Westside Center and Chamber of Commerce
about picking up the bill for some of the things the City has been providing, noting the
Chamber of Commerce has always paid their own electric bill. It was the consensus
of the Commission for Tom George to meet with Sonja Fonseca, SCRA Executive
Director and work it out.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjpVrned at 5:55 PM.