06-24-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 249 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2„d Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett (Arrived 4:14pm)
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany (Arrived 4:15pm)
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: City Clerk Traci Houchin
Vice Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
1. Parks and Recreation Update by Lisa Jones, Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Mr. Bonaparte informed the Commission Ms. Jones is moving her update
to the October 14th meeting, due to her busy schedule with the 4th of July Event.
2. Presentation: Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Surveys by Pam
Hargis, representing the Economic Development Committee of the Sanford
Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Hargis introduced Donna Bundy and Chris Stubbs from the Sanford
Chamber of Commerce. She stated the BRE surveys were sent to 35 businesses whom on
an average have been in business for (15) years; 35% own their own building or land, 63%
have increased revenues and overall are increasing (261) staff members and 51% plan to
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invest their own money for renovations. Their top items of concern are: infrastructure,
signage and communication. The Commission requested details of the surveys and
concerns be provided to them. Ms. Hargis said there were special thanks to First
Responders for all they do. Lastly, City staff, the Marina Isle businesses and Ms. Hargis
are meeting Wednesday afternoon to clarify issues.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Resolution No. 2795, amending the Classification and Pay Plan for the Fire
Department by Chief Craig Radzak. [Commission Memo 19-154] (RM 8B)
Chief Radzak briefed the Mayor and Commissioners regarding Resolution
No. 2795. They are taking the (2) two part-time fire inspector positions and making (1) one
full-time position. Keeping those positions filled is difficult because once the inspectors
begin working for the City, a full-time position opens with another agency and they resign.
In addition, Mr. Bonaparte added this will also allow the City to perform more fire
inspections and collect more revenue.
B. Municipal Economic Development Organization's Memorandum of
Understanding among neighboring Cities by Bob Turk, Economic Development Director.
[Commission Memo 19-148.D] (RM 6.1))
Mr. Turk stated he currently meets with neighboring cities to discuss issues
and happenings in their Cities. These Cities would like to enter into a Memorandun of
Understanding where they can take things to the next level.
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C. Termination of Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County regarding the
CDBG Program by Andrew Thomas, Community and Neighborhood Engagement
Director. [Commission Memo 19-148.131 (RM 6C)
Mr. Thomas requested to terminate the Interlocal Agreement at the end of
this fiscal year, September 30, 2019, due to changes with the agreement since it began,
gradually drifting from the support the City needed. The City and Seminole County's goals
were not matching up. Our vision is to provide financing to relocate businesses in
Goldsboro by providing grants to small businesses. There is a strong focus on housing,
demolition and reconstruction. These services will be completed in-house, with the main
area of focus in the Goldsboro community.
4. Discussion re: City Commission Work Sessions
Mr. Bonaparte advised this was an item from their list of goals and
objectives to discuss. The Mayor, Commissioners and the City Manager discussed all the
pros and cons of reducing or eliminating work sessions. At this time no decision was made.
5. Briefing Items
Mr. Bonaparte introduced Bill Marcous, Utilities Support Services Manager
to discuss the agenda memo for utility adjustments in certain utility charges. Mr. Marcous
reviewed the utility charges that are going to be effected. He noted the Governor has signed
the State budget and the grant for the Utilities Nutrient Reduction Program was approved.
Since we are in the beginning of Hurricane Season, Mr. Bonaparte
introduced Chief Radzak to update the Commission of the City's Emergency Preparedness
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status. Chief Radzak told the Commission the EOC has been upgraded about 50% with
new technology. Last month City staff attended a Hurricane Exercise with Seminole
County. Mike Cash, Planning Engineer, is joining the team, as he is the City's Flood Plan
Manager. Staff is being trained on the Geocode Program — a program designed to provide
damage and assessment information. Finance is working on storm related contracts. Staff
is enhancing the citizen information line, making it easier for the public to access. The
Utilities Department is working on obtaining generators for all lift stations.
6. City Manager's Comments
Mr. Bonaparte stated he was honored to be invited by the International
City/County Management Association to attend the 2019 International City Management
Conference in Quingdao, China. He shared some stories of the experience and was
delighted for the opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime.
Commissioner Wiggins invited everyone to the renaming of the Westside
Community Center to Dr. Velma Hayes -Williams Gymnasium onhAugust 3, 2019.
There being no further business, the meeting adjo#ed at 6:10 P.M.
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