10-12-2020 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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OCTOBER 129 2020
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 6:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers,
1st Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena Britton
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
1. Presentation by Rescue Outreach Mission
Bob Tumage, Chairman of the Board and Bonnye Dees, Executive
Director provided an update on the organization. Ms. Dees said that the organization is
looking for financial assistance to help restructure the facilities and create a sustainability
plan. She said they are also looking to hire an individual who has experience in fund
raising and would be able to help the organization get back on their feet. She said they are
asking each City in Seminole County for $15,000 -$25,000 which would serve the
residents that are currently in the mission. This will be an action item on tonight's
agenda.
2. Presentation on the Sanford Orlando Airshow
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Mayor Woodruff presented a power point presentation on the airshow that
will be held at the Orlando Sanford Airport on October 31 and November 1, 2020.
3. Discussion re: Committee on Race, Equality, Equity and Inclusion
Mr. Bonaparte informed the Commission that staff has reached out to the
Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College to contract with Rachel Allen. Ms. Allen
would serve as this Board's liaison for the City.
4. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
5. Briefing Items
• City Manager's Annual Review
There was a consensus among the Commission to turn in the evaluations
on October 26, 2020.
6. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte asked Mr. Thomas to provide an update on the grants for
the small businesses. Mr. Thomas said that there is a total of 57 applicants and 39 checks
have been issued. Commissioner Britton asked him to provide the break down to the
Commission via email.
Lisa Jones, Recreation Director provided an update to the City's holiday
events. Spooky Hollow will take place on October 315' starting at 6 PM. It will be held at
West Side and the Mellonville Center. On November 11`h at 11 AM there will be a small
ceremony at Veteran's Point for Veteran's Day. With regards to social distancing, the
park will be closed to the public until the ceremony is over. And lastly, there will be no
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Christmas Parade this year, however, there will be small holiday festivities over several
weekends starting on December 4, 2020.
Mr. Bonaparte referred to a resident comment about waiving fees on
Business Tax licenses and asked the Commission how they feel about waiving late fees.
There was a consensus among the Commission to waive late fees.
Mayor Woodruff asked the City Clerk to invite the current members of the
Sanford Housing Authority to the next work session for interviews.
There being no further business, the meeting was
Attest:
City Clerk
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