08-14-2023 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 149 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Sheena R. Britton
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 Clerk Cathy LoTempio
1) Meeting called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:07 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Pastor Ron Washington of House of Grace Family Worship Center.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
■ Presentation to Sheriff Lemma and Bob Cortes of the Seminole County Sheriff's
Department.
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5) Minutes:
July 10, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
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Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 23-126]
City staff pulled Consent Item 6.A. Vice Mayor Britton pulled Consent Items 6.B
and 6.CC, Commissioner Austin pulled Consent Item 6.K, Mayor Woodruff pulled Consent Item
6.W and Mr. Bonaparte pulled Consent Item 6.Y for further discussion.
A. Approve a request for special event funding in the amount of, $5,000, from the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) fund for the '7t" Annual Best of
Downtown Sanford Readers' Choice Awards — Marketing", Wednesday,
September 13, 2023 at the Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center.
B. Approve a request for special event funding in the amount of $3,000, from the
Economic Development fund for the '7" Annual Best of Sanford Readers' Choice
Awards — Marketing', Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Ritz Theater/Wayne
Densch Performing Arts Center.
C. Approval for Vehicle #164, a 1998 Ford Flatbed Truck (Inventory 453356), from the
Parks and Grounds, be declared for surplus, to be sent to auction and sold to the
highest bidder.
D. Approval for a Sanford Downtown Marina Vessel, a 1983 32' Carver, Hull
Identification #H6305930503620, be declared for surplus, sent to action, and sold
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to the highest bidder.
E. Approval for the Mayfair Golf Course Equipment, a 2015 Kubota Tractor
SeriaININ #10258, to be declared as surplus, sent to auction and to the highest
bidder.
F. Approval of a procurement to Thompson Well & Pump. Inc. for services in the
amount of, $10,000, from the Utilities Plants Division, making the total amount
provided to this vendor total $145,000. This procurement puts the vendor over the
allotted $50,000 threshold, requiring Commission approval.
G. Approve a procurement to Danus Utilities, Inc., in the amount of, $59,675, from
the Utilities Plants Division, for the Park Ridge Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
H. Approval to increase purchase order #38842 to Odyssey Manufacturing Company,
for the purchase of additional Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) for the
remaining fiscal year, in the amount of, $120,000, bringing the new total to
$500,000 for the City's water and wastewater facilities.
I. Approve the procurement of services to Mader Electric, Inc., in the amount of,
$108,857 for the repairs of electric motors and pumps for the Utilities Plants
Division.
J. Approval of the extension and revision of the cell tower lease with New Cingular
Wireless, PCS, LLC with a term of five years and the potential for three additional
renewal terms of five years, with a provision for an automatic annual rent increase
of 3% per year in favor of the City.
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K. Approve a procurement of services to Arminius Consultants, LLC in the amount
of, $77,848 relating to additional staffing and miscellaneous consulting services
within the Public Works/Utilities Departments.
L. Approve a procurement to Alta Equipment Company, in the amount of, $76,970,
for a new Takeuchi TB290 Mini Excavator for the Stormwater Division of Public
Works/[Utilities.
M. Approve a procurement of services to Ford Hall Company, Inc. in the amount of,
$74,520, for a clarifier replacement Weir Wolf automated brush cleaning system
for the North Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF).
N. Approve a procurement of services to Busch, LLC, in the amount of, $49,742,
(making the total amount for this vendor $99,484) for miscellaneous pumps, parts
and repairs in the Plants Division of the Public Works/Utilities Department.
O. Approve a change order to Purchase Order #38767, Ring Power Corporation, in the
amount of, $27,000, not to exceed a total amount of, $75,000, for equipment repairs
for the remaining FY 2022/2023 for the Fleet Maintenance Division of Public
Works/Utilities.
P. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for the 'Fire
Department Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony', from 5 — 6PM on Tuesday, August
29, 2023, with street closures from 3 — 7 PM.
Q. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for the 'Hispanic
Outreach Festival', from Noon — 5 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
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R. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, for `Seminole High
School Homecoming Parade', from 4 — 7 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023,
with street closures from 1 — 8 PM.
S. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit for the `National
Night Out Against Crime', from 5 — 8 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
T. Approve a special event permit application, for the `Cookies for Kids Cancer
Family Fun Festival', from 1.0 AM 2 PM on Saturday, October 7, 2023, with a street
closure from 7 AM — 3:30 PM.
U. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit and an alcohol
permit, for `Alive After Five', from 5 — 9 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023, with
street closures from 3 — 10 PM.
V. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, and an alcohol
permit, for the `Festival Puertorriquenos y Multicultural', from 11 AM — 9 PM, on
Saturday, November 4, 2023, with street closures from 6 AM — 9 PM, on Saturday,
November 4, 2023, with street closures from 6 AM —11 PM.
W. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit and an alcohol
permit, for the `Tuffy's Fall Festival', from 4 -11 PM on Saturday, November 4,
2023, with street closures from Noon — Midnight.
X. Approve a special event permit application, with a noise permit, and an alcohol
permit, for the `Day of the Deviants', from 6 — 10 PM on Saturday, November 18,
2023, with their alleyway closed from 4 -11 PM.
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Y. Approve a special event application, with and alcohol permit, for the '39"' Annual
British Car Show', from 9 AM — 4 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with street
closures from 8 Am — 4 PM.
Z. Approve a special event pennit application, with a noise permit and an alcohol
permit, for the 13"' Annual 'St. Johns River Festival of the Arts', on Saturday, April
27, 2024 from 10 AM — 6 PM, and on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10 AM — 5
PM, with street closures from I PM on Friday, April 26, 2024 until 9 PM on
Sunday, April 28, 2024.
AA. Approve the retirement of service weapon Sig Sauer P3209 MM, Serial Number
58C198246, to retured Police Sergeant Sherry Cleveland to purchase in the amount
of, $266.13.
BB. Approve the Annual Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement between the Seminole
County School District (SCSD) and the City of Sanford (City); SCSD shall pay the
City the sum of $929,375.50, a total of $929,673.50, a total compensation for 13
SRO's provided to the SCSD by the City.
CC. Approval to submit the Community Development Block Grant Program One Year
2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
DD. Approval of the annual Dispatch Services Agreement with the Seminole County
Sheriffs Office and the City of Sanford for FY 2023/2024, in the amount of
$728,800, which is paid in quarterly statements of $182,200.
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EE. Approve two proposed budget amendments to the Sanford Airport Authority's FY
2022/2023 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets; one within the operating budget
to reallocate spending authorization between account categories; and one to
increase the Capital Budget by $120,000 to fund the replacement of a forklift used
frequently in airport operations.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Consent Items C through J; L through
V; X; Z though BB; DD and EE. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. First reading of Ordinance No. 4741, to annex 1.08 acres located at 2517 Narcissus
Avenue; Owners, William and Dawn Ranieri; Ad published August 13, 2023.
[Commission Memo 23-127]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance No. 4741, on first reading.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. RE: 3885 Moore's Station Road, Owners, City of Sanford/Sanford Airport
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1. First reading of Ordinance No. 4742, to annex 2.19 acres at project address 3885
Moore's Station Road; Owners, City of Sanford/Sanford Airport Authority; Ad
published August 13, 2023. [Commission Memo 23-128]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4742, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. First reading of Ordinance No. 4743, to amend the Future Land Use
Designation on 2.19 acres, from High Intensity Planned Development — Airport
(HIPAP) (Seminole County) to Airport Industry and Commerce (AIC) (City of
Sanford) at project address 3885 Moore's Station Road; Owners, City of
Sanford/Sanford Airport Authority. [Commission Memo 23-129]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4743, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
3. First reading of Ordinance No. 4744, to rezone 2.19 acres from A-1, Agriculture
(Seminole County), to RI -1, Restricted Industrial (City of Sanford) at project
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address 3885 Moore's Station Road, based on consistency with the goals,
objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan as recommended by
staff, Owners, City of Sanford/Sanford Airport Authority. [Commission Memo
23-130]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance No. 4744, on first reading.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. RE: 3585 Marquette Ave
1. First reading of Ordinance No. 4745, to amend the Future Land Use on 3.72
acres from High Intensity Planned — Airport (HIPAP) (Seminole County) to
Airport Industry and Commerce (AIC) (City of Sanford) at project address 3585
Marquette Avenue; Owner, Csaba Oszlanczi. [Commission Memo 23-131]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4745, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. First reading of Ordinance No. 4746, to rezone 3.72 acres from Agriculture (A-
1) (Seminole County) to Restricted Industrial (RI -1) (City of Sanford) at project
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address 3585 Marquette Avenue based on consistency with the goals, objectives
and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan as recommended by staff,
Owner, Csaba Oszlanczi. [Commission Memo 23-132]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 4746, on first
reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4747, to rezone 2.92 acres from General
Commercial (GC -2), to Restricted Industrial (RI -1) at project address 7375 North
Ronald Reagan Boulevard, based on the consistency with the goals, objectives and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan as recommended by staff, Owner,
Innovative Properties LLC. [Commission Memo 23-133]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Ordinance No. 4747, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve a Final Plat for Tuscany Village located at 4201 West I" Street based on
consistency with the Land Development Regulations and compliance with Chapter
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177 of the Florida State Statutes subject to the plat meeting all legal and technical
requirements as determined by the City Attorney and City Surveyor prior to being
recorded. [Commission Memo 23-134]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve a Final Plat for Tuscany Village located
at 4201 West Is' Street. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 3146, authorizing the use of City facsimile signatures for
public purposes. [Commission Memo 23-135]
Commissioner Austin moved to approved Resolution No. 3146. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 3147, for the designation of 'Artisan Square' located in
the Sanford Historic District. [Commission Memo 23-136]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3147. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Britton Aye
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Commissioner Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Austin Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 3148, to amend the general fund budget, in the amount of,
$115,078, to various vendors for equipment and services in various park locations
due to damages from Hurricane Ian 2022. [Commission Memo 23-137]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3148. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Approve Resolution No. 3149, to amend the Park Professional Services Fund, in
the amount of, $123,313, to procure the services of GAI Consultants, Inc. for the
Lake Carola Rehabilitation Project. [Commission Memo 23-138]
Commission Mahany stepped away from the Dias at 8:31 PM.
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 3149. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Stepped away
F. Approve Resolution No. 3150, to amend the Municipal Revenue Sharing Fund in
the Public Works Department in the amount of, $1,700,000, and approve the
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following procurement: $975,000 to Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. of Zephyrhills,
Fl. for full depth road base rehabilitation; $550,000 to The Middlesex Paving, LLC
for pavement management services; and $175,000 to Caraway Concrete
Construction for concrete services for the Full Depth Asphalt Rehabilitation Project
of the Dreamwold Sub -division. [Commission Memo 23-139]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3150. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Stepped away
Commissioner Mahany returned to the Dias at 8:33 PM.
G. Approve Resolution No. 3151, to amend the budget, in the amount of, $49,400, for
a procurement to Neel -Schaffer Inc. of Sanford for the Downtown Sanford Marina
FEMA Damage, Permitting and Remediation Services. [Commission Memo 23-
140]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3151. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
H. Approve Resolution No. 3152, the Sewer System Facility Agreement with
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Basundhara Investments, LLC and the City of Sanford, relating to sewer service
extensions in the 2600 block of Princeton Avenue to include: installation of the
service line, manhole and taps, along with installation of the sewer service to the
area. The project costs are the City paying $48,088 and the developer paying
$48,088. [Commission Memo 23-141]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 3152. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
1. Approve Resolution No. 3153, to amend the budget, in the amount of, $1,500, from
the False Alarm Fee Funds, for a procurement to Lowe's for smoke alarms for Fire
Prevention distribution and installation to citizens. [Commission Memo 23-142]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3153. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
J. Approve Resolution No. 3154, to amend the budget, in the amount of, $318,515,
reallocating the funds from the premium pay category to the vacuum sewer
rehabilitation for a new total of $2,399,356. [Commission Memo 23-143]
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Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3154. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
K. Approve Resolution No. 3155, designating a portion of State Road 46 as the
`Deputy Sheriff Eugene "Stetson" Gregory Memorial Highway. [Commission
Memo 23-144]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 3155. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
L. Approve the procurement of services, in the amount of, $62,430.60 to All Terrain
Tractor Services, Inc., for the Trailhead Restroom Project on Seminole Boulevard,
a new project under the Interlocal Agreement, governing the use of the Third
Generation Sales Tax Fund. [Commission Memo 23-155]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve procurement of services, in the amount
of, $62,430.60 to All Terrain Tractor Services, Inc., for the Trailhead Restroom Project on
Seminole Boulevard, a new project under the Interlocal Agreement, governing the use of the Third
Generation Sales Tax Fund. Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Corm-nissioner Mahany
Aye
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M. Approve the procurement of services, in the amount of, $122,669.07 to Leesburg
Concrete Company, Inc., for the Trailhead Restroom Project on Seminole
Boulevard, a new project under the Interlocal Agreement, governing the use of the
Third Generation Sales Tax Fund. [Commission Memo 23-146]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the procurement of services in the amount
of, $122,699.07 to Leesburg Concrete Company a new project under the Interlocal Agreement
governing the use of Third Generation Sales Tax Fund. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Traci Houchin, City Clerk informed the Commission that there are several
board openings. Several of the board members have requested to be re -appointed. The
Commission agreed to re -appoint the board members who are requesting to be re-
appointed. Then schedule for interviews on the remaining positions.
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11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
13) CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Britton asked if the employees who work in the field are receiving
Gatorade, water and have the appropriate proper protective uniforms. She asked the managers to
be mindful of their staff in this heat. Lisa Jones, Parks and Recreation Director said their field
employees purchase the dri-fit shirts. She asked the Mayor about instituting a Mayors Award twice
year to help increase moral. She asked the Mayor to inform the public about the speaker cards at
the start of the meetings. She said that she attended the Annual Florida League of Cities conference
and took some informative classes.
Commissioner Britton inquired about her request in June regarding her vote of
incompetence of the City Manager. She expressed her disappointment that no plans have been
made regarding an improvement plan.
Commissioner Wiggins thanked staff for all their assistance at the Back to School
Event and Food Give-away that fed between 60 to 70 families. There will be a groundbreaking on
a Habitat for Humanity Home on West 20'11 Street. The Motown Live Event for Senior's was
wonderful. Dr. Williams danced all night long. The grand opening for Tru -Health Ribbon Cutting
was on August 9, 2023.
Commissioner Wiggins will be starting up a basketball league in District 2. lie had
a brief discussion, Commissioner Austin moved to approve using $4,000 out of Commissioner
Wiggins funds for a public purpose. Seconded by Commissioner Maliany and carried by vote of
the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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Commissioner Wiggins is collaborating with Masjid on August 26, 2023, from I I
AM until 2 PM, at the Dr. Velma Williams Center. They will hosting a back to school event, giving
kids haircuts, checkups, and food distribution. He suggested the new fields be named, the
Goldsboro Sports Complex.
After a brief discussion regarding the 9"' Grade Center Young Men of Excellence
Program, Commissioner Austin moved to approve using $500 from Commissioner Wiggins's
funds and $500 from Commissioner Mahany's fund for a public purpose. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Austin had a Job Fair in District 3 that featured Ken McIntosh, artist.
He enjoyed the Florida League of Cities Conference and said that he received the Gold Certificate.
Commissioner Mahany said things are well in District 4. She asked about the AC
in the mall, and if there has there been any movement on their status. Mr. Bonaparte said the new
Economic Development Director has been meeting with the mall. Commissioner Mahany
expressed concerns with all of the empty businesses in District 4. She mentioned she would be
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meeting with Brady Lessard, the new Economic Development Director to discuss these concerns.
Commissioner Mahany expressed concern regarding Mr. Bonaparte being
criticized at every meeting.
Mayor Woodruff asked staff to confirm the deadline for filing to join the PFAS
settlement. He asked staff to post information regarding the City's spending on the One Cent Sales
Tax. He asked about the site plans for the parking lot for the old Wells Fargo building. Eileen
Hinson, Planning Director, said she is working with the owner on the site plans.
Mayor Woodruff said he enjoyed the Florida League of Cities Conference. One of
the classes he attended was Living Bolder — Aging Resident Keep Active. He expressed thanks for
the City as we have the Senior Age Gaines coming soon.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.