07-13-2020 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 139 2020
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 4:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, 1St Floor, City
Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena R. Britton
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 Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
1. Interviews for Historic Preservation Board. [Commission Memo 20-120] (RM 8.1-1)
The Mayor and Commissioners interviewed the following applicants for the
Historic Preservation Board vacant and alternate positions; Trevor Bedford, Darren
Ebersole, Zachary Miller, Penelope Mills, Marilyn Parker and Steven Schulyer. After a
brief discussion, the Commission agreed to make appointments at tonight's meeting.
2. Discussion: Welcome Center by Mayor Woodruff.
Mayor Woodruff said there is a need for the Welcome Center to function in the
Business Center. He said the Welcome Center lease expires on September 30, 2020 and if
not renewed, the City will need to locate someone to maintain the building. Commissioner
Britton said she is not in favor of removing the retail from the Welcome Center completely.
She said, the City needs to have a Welcome Center where visitors can come in to buy post
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cards, t -shirts, coffee cups and small trinkets. She said visitors enjoy going into the
Welcome Center and picking up Sanford memorabilia and information on things to do.
Commissioner Austin said the Welcome Center is not a self-sustaining business for big
retail but may be better on a smaller scale. Former Mayor Triplett spoke regarding the
Welcome Center and the experience the Chamber has had with sharing their space, and
how to utilize the space more effectively. Derrick Daniels described the use of the
Welcome Center and how staff logs the traffic of visitors. He said that the retail space
should be simplified, not shut down.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Residency Requirements for City Boards & Committees. [Commission
Memo 20-113] (RM 7.A)
The Commission discussed the changes to amend in the Ordinance and
items to remain the same regarding the residency requirements and the term
limits. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. Charter Amendment relating to vacancies of the Mayor and Commission.
[Commission Memo 20-114] (RM 7.13)
Mr. Bonaparte, said the City Attorney's Office has composed two options
for the Commission to review and consider. Mr. Colbert, City Attorney,
provided detailed information on the two options. Mayor Woodruff said
the Commission can move to approve the first reading of this Ordinance at
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tonight's meetings to include revisions. This is an action item on tonight's
agenda.
4. Briefing Items
Mr. Bonaparte said there is an item on the Consent Agenda for the approval
of a Letter of Intent with the Sanford Airport Authority for a land lease for the use of a
future fire station.
Mr. Bonaparte introduced Fred Fosson, Human Resources and Risk
Manager Director to provide an update on COVIDI9 effects on employees of the City of
Sanford. Mr. Fosson said ten City employees tested positive and five are still active and
self -quarantining. He said the City is following the CDC Guidelines and the fire department
decontaminates areas when they are affected. Mayor Woodruff asked how this is affecting
City business and work. Mr. Fosson said recently 15 employees were sent home and a
department closed to the public because they were in contact with the employee who tested
positive. However, he said those employees are teleworking so City business can continue.
Mr. Bonaparte said prior to this afternoons meeting he was on a conference
call with Seminole County and they asked the City to hold off on issuing the funds for the
Small Business Grants. He introduced Mr. Thomas, Community and Neighborhood
Engagement Director to provide an update on the Small Business Grants and Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Grants. Mr. Thomas said the City has
received 115 applications for the Small Business Grants that are under review. He said the
City is also assisting with other public services to include; Homelessness, showers and food
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drops. Commissioner Austin asked if the businesses who did not complete their
applications correctly will they be able to resubmit them? Mr. Thomas said yes and to keep
in mind that the first round of grants will only go to the businesses who did not receive any
financial assistance and also, not every business will receive $15,000. He said one of the
requirements was the business had to have a current Business Tax Receipt to qualify. Mr.
Thomas also provided a brief update on the LIHEAP Grants.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:13
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