05-13-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 139 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:10 PM.
1. Presentation: Utilities overview by Bill Marcous.
Mr. Bonaparte introduced, Bilal Iftikhar, Public Works and Utilities
Director. Mr. Iftikhar told the Commission that it has been over two years since he has
become the Utilities Director and he believes that the department has made significant
improvements. He then introduced his support staff, commended them on their success and
thanked them for all that they do. He asked Bill Marcous, Utilities Manager, and Mack
McKinley, Water Resources Engineer, to present the power point presentation showing the
department improvements from customer service, to field personnel, to projects.
2. Continued discussion re: Goals and Priorities of the City Commission.
Mr. Bonaparte distributed a revised list of goals and priorities for the Mayor
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and Commission to review. After a brief discussion, the Commission agreed the list was
accurate therefore, staff will move forward on the goals and priorities.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Discussion of Project Glaze by Economic Development
Sonia Fonseca, SCRA Executive Director, explained the Jobs Growth
Incentive Program for Project Glaze (dba: ACME Glass). Commissioner Mahany asked
that the department start providing an annual report for all businesses that have received
the JGI grants so that the Commission has an idea of how they are moving forward in the
City.
4. Briefing Items
• American Disability Act (ADA) Ordinance, Lonnie Groot, Assistant City
Attorney.
Mr. Groot explained the importance of adopting an ADA Ordinance that
would implement a policy for compliance.
agenda.
• Opioid Agreement, Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney.
There were no comments or questions. This is an action item on tonight's
• Renaming the former Chamber Building, Lisa Jones, Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Ms. Jones distributed a list of names for the Commission to review and
discuss on renaming the former Chamber of Commerce Building. After a brief discussion,
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the Commission agreed on `Monroe Hall'. City staff will move forward on ordering the
new sign.
• 519 Mellonville Avenue
Mr. Bonaparte distributed a spreadsheet for the Commission to review and
approve in order to proceed with the construction on the Mellonville Avenue Property. City
staff is proposing to use funds from the Recreation Impact Fees to begin the project while
soliciting for grants. Chris Smith, Project Manager, told the Commission that the
celebration sod is ideal for the fields. He said that the pricing is under CCNA contracts and
therefore, the City will be able to piggyback on all contracts. City staff will prepare an
agenda memo for the June 10, 2019 meeting to move forward with obtaining purchase
orders if the Commission agrees to move forward. Commissioner Wiggins said that he will
be meeting with the Orlando Magic organization this week to discuss assistance with the
project and that he will follow up with the Mayor and Commission. The consensus among
the Commission was to move forward on this project.
5. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte said the City's lobbyist will be attending the June 10, 2019
Work Session to provide an update on the Legislative Sessions.
At 6:45pm this evening, there will be a photographer in the Commission
Chambers taking a group photo of the Mayor and Commissioners for the Sanford Resident
Guide.
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Ms. Traci Houchin, City Clerk, advised the Commission that she added
Consent Item H, to the agenda after the packets had been delivered; Item 7.A, the applicant
has requested to continue until the July 8, 2019 meeting and Item 7.1-1, is being continued
to the June 10, 2019 meeting, as it did not meet advertising requirements. Lastly, Item 8.A,
has a typo and the Resolution No. should read Resolution No. 2788.
Commissioner Austin invited everyone to attend a viewing party this
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 1:00PM at Buster's Bistro for the 3 d Edition of Raw Travel.
There being no further business, the meeting adjoutped at 5:20 P.M.
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