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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in the Commission Chambers, Is'
Floor, City Hall, and 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.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
Board Interviews for Sanford Airport Authority.
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
2. Presentation — United Arts of Central Florida by Jennifer Evins, President
Ms. Evins provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said that Sanford has
an amazing art and mural program. She reflected too when murals started out as graffiti
and people were using spray paint. Well, that graffiti has now turned cities around. For
instance, Philadelphia has one of the leading Mural Arts programs in the world. She said
that Mural Arts have made a full-blown change and are now being used to inspire and
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empower folks in many communities. She encouraged Sanford to continue with the
Public Art Commission.
3. Update — Water Meter Project by Bill Marcous,
Mr. Marcous presented a power point presentation. Installation has begun
for all new construction to comply with the code. The transmitters were not available at
the time of installation, but staff will be going back to the meters and installing these as
they are now available. The next step will be the installation of the large meters for all
commercial sites. The Utilities Department is starting with commercial as their
availability was greater than residential. There will be a communication plan put in place
to keep residents informed as well as a timetable, however, the project is expected to last
two years.
4. Regular Meeting Items
5. Briefing Items
6. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte reminded the Commission that the October City Manger's
Report was distributed to each of them at the dais prior to the meeting.
Vice Mayor Britton asked staff to provide her with the code or the rules
for the store front windows in the downtown area. She would like an update on Pep Boys
from Mr. Raimondo. She had a resident contact her regarding a streetlight that was hit at
Sanford Avenue and Monroe Meadow that she shared with Mr. Bonaparte as she is
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uncertain who is responsible for repairing that. And lastly, she shared several e-mails
with the Mayor to be read into the record regarding tonight's Item TE
Commissioner Austin would like to know if City staff have received pay
raises as it is his understanding that they have not. Mr. Fossen explained that all
employees have been brought up to equal the 16% that was approved previously. As for
the October I pay increases, staff are waiting on the results from MAG to determine how
to move forward with longevity pay. There was a consensus of the Commission to move
forward with the annual adjustments and address longevity later when the formula is
received.
There being no further business, the meeting was adj.ouoed at �:28-1?M.
Art Woodruff
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City Clerk