12-11-2023 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 119 2023
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in the Commission Chambers, I"
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.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
1. Discussion re: Signature Events, Commissioner Mahany
Commissioner Mahany asked the City Commission to share their thoughts
on the City having Signature Events. Vice Mayor Britton said that she supports the idea
and is interested in determining the criteria that could be used for this. Some thoughts are
what economic impact does the event have on the City, the number of people attending
the event, is it a historical event or how long has the event existed. Pam Lynch, Executive
Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), offered to share with the
Commission a list of criteria that the CRA uses in determining funding. After discussion,
there was a consensus among the Commission to review the CRA's criteria for funding
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 119 2023
WORK SESSION
prior to moving forward and to allow banners for City events once the locations have
been established.
2. Presentation re: Artisan Square Restroom Project, Assistant City Manager Craig
Radzak
Mr. Radzak presented a brief power point pertaining to the artisan square
restrooms as well as a model. The Commission agreed to move forward with the
restroom as presented.
3. Discussion re: City Clerk Evaluation
Mr. Bonaparte has completed the evaluation. He said that he met with the
City Clerk, and they discussed the evaluation as well as a request by the City Clerk with
regards to a car allowance. The City Manager recommends a 5% COLA and a 2% Merit
as well as a $50 car allowance per pay period, retro to October 1, 2023. This will be an
action item on tonight's agenda.
4. Discussion re: City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Woodruff and the Commission discussed the City Manager's
evaluation. There was a consensus among the Commission to provide a 5% COLA
adjustment with a 2% Merit, retro to October 1, 2023. This will be an action item on
tonight's agenda.
5. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
0 Code Enforcement Foreclosure Action
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2023
WORK SESSION
Tony Raimondo explained the offer being made to the City as
consideration for the City subordinating its lien to Mr. Darnell's mortgage and dropping
him as a defendant in the case. This will be an action item on tonight's agenda.
• Agreement with Allied Universal Security
Tony Raimondo explained that the agreement includes evening hours for
those boards and committees meeting after hours. This will be an action item on tonight's
agenda.
6. Briefing Items
7. City Managers Comments
There being no further business, the meetin was a,
, Mayor Art Woodruff
Attest: oO
, Lo
City Clerk
ourned at 6:22 PM.