02-28-2022 MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, and 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
1) Meeting called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:03 PM.
Mayor Woodruff read a statement for the 10 Year Anniversary of the tragic death of
Trevon Martin.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Reverend Tony Redmond of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
February 14, 2022 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 22-067]
Commissioner Britton pulled Item 6.B. She wants to ensure the item gets approved
by the Historic Preservation Board.
A. Approve to increase the purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of,
$75,000 for additional parts and materials.
B. Approve the contract and procurement in the amount of, $87,243.57 to Specialized
Property Services for the Sanford Information Center window restoration.
C. Approve the second amendment to the Road Impact/Mobility Fee Interlocal
agreement between Seminole County and the City of Sanford.
D. Authorize Vehicle #166 (Parks) to be sent to auction and sold to the highest bidder.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve Consent Items A, C and D. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Continued: First reading of Ordinance No. 4646, a modification of the statutory
Development Agreement (DA) that has been in effect since 2017 between the City
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and Sanford Waterfront Partners, with a project address of 215 East Seminole
Boulevard; Owners, Sanford Waterfront Partners, LLC and the Michaels
Organization; Ads published December 5, 2021. [Commission Memo 22-068]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to continue the first reading of Ordinance No. 4646, to
March 14, 2022. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4655, enacting a resilience element into the City's
Comprehensive Plan that will add additional goals, objectives and policies as it
relates to social, economic and environmental threats. [Commission Memo 22-069]
Commissioner Britton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4655. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4674, annexing 4.74 acres located at 921 Vihlen
Road; Owner, Anwer Hussain; Ad published on February 20, 2022. [Commission
Memo 22-070]
Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4674. Seconded by
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Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4675, amending the following section of the
Firefighters' Retirement System, allow for base pay to include certification
incentive pay to certain designated employees of the City's Fire Department as
follows: Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chiefs, and Fire
Inspectors. [Commission Memo 22-071]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4675. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve Resolution No. 3018, to amend the budget in the amount of, $20,376 to
increase the Fire Department's Capital Fund account for roof replacement at Station
38, and dive gear. [Commission Memo 22-072]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3018. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows;
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Austin Aye
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Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 3019, approving the procurement of services from CPH,
Inc. for Alternative Water Supply Well and Groundwater Evaluations for
$1,639,710, and to amend the budget in the amount of, $100,000.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3019. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 3020, approving the procurement of master planning
services from Neel -Schaffer in association with Edgewater Resources, as well as
the adoption of Resolution No. 3020, amending the budget in the amount of,
$201,190. [Commission Memo 22-074]
Vice Mayor Austin approved Resolution No. 3020. Seconded by Commissioner
Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 3021, amending the Classification and Pay Plan by re-
classifying one currently vacant Regular Part Time Administrative Specialist II in
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the Public Works/Utilities division to Full Time Equivalent Administration
Specialist II Position. [Commission Memo 22-075]
Commissioner Britton approve Resolution No. 3021. Seconded by Commissioner
Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Approve to waive interest on sixteen municipal liens for the real property located
at 1217 South Palmetto Avenue, Parcel #25-19-30-5AG-1401-0100, contingent
upon payment of $4,347.90 within 30 days; Owner, Tarpon IV, LLC. [Commission
Memo 22-076]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve to waive the interest on sixteen municipal
liens for the real property located at 1217 South Palmetto Avenue, contingent upon payment of
$4,347.90 within 30 days. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
William Colbert, City Attorney, said Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney
has been with the firm for the past 25 years and is retiring at the end of March. David Hall,
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Attorney, will be taking Mr. Groot's place. Mr. Hall has been with the firm for 12 years, he works
with the City of Oviedo, and has been working with the City of Sanford Community
Redevelopment Agency for the past three years. He said Mr. Groot would be missed, and the firm
wishes him well. Commissioner Mahany asked if Mr. Colbert would ask him to attend the March
28, 2022 meeting so the Commission can wish him well and thank him for his service.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Bonaparte introduced Ronnie McNeil as the new Fire Chief and that he is
looking forward to his service.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
13) CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Austin moved to appoint Rosemary Closson to the Public Arts
Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin moved to appoint Nancy Sepulveda to the Sanford Museum
Board. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
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Commissioner Mahany Aye
Commissioner Wiggins thanked City staff for their assistance with the Black
History Program at the Dr. Velma Williams Center and the 2022 Babe Ruth Opening Day. He said
Seminole State College would be attending his monthly meetings, allowing residents to get
certifications. There will also be assistance available for the Small Business Grants.
Commissioner Britton said this past weekend was beautiful in District 1. She said
there was the Porchfest, the 2022 Babe Ruth Opening Day and the Art Walk. She said she reached
out to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee for information regarding the Proclamation.
Commission Britton said kudos to Mayor Woodruff and Vice Mayor Austin getting
involved with their Neighborhood Clean-ups.
Mayor Woodruff thanked staff for their hard work on the 2022 Babe Ruth Opening
Day, Porchfest was very nice and a reminder for the Commissioners to let Lisa Holder,
Communications Officer, and Emily McCabe, Solid Waste Manager, of the locations for their
Community Clean Up Days in April.
There being no further business, the meeting adjournedpt 7;28 PM.