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DECEMBER 13, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, December 13, 2010
7 PM
City Commission Chambers
1 St Floor
Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
Time (approximate)
7:00 1) Meeting call to order by Mayor Kuhn.
2) Invocation: Pastor Emory Blake, Progress Missionary Baptist Church
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Minutes.
November 15, 2010 Special Meeting and November 22, 2010 Regular Meeting.
7:05 5) PRESENTATIONS /COMMENDATIONS:
A) Resolution No. 2208 — Commending Commissioner Art Woodruff
B) Resolution No. 2209 — Commending Mayor Linda Kuhn
7:10 6) CONSENT AGENDA: The action proposed to be taken is stated for each item on the
Consent Agenda. Unless the item is removed from the Consent Agenda by a City
Commission member, no discussion on individual items will occur and a single motion
will approve all items.
[Commission Memo 10 -218]
A) Authorize use of $2,050 Law Enforcement Trust Funds for
procurement of a Fuming Chamber.
B) Declare Police K -9 "Auggie" as surplus and sell to assigned Police K-
9 Handler for $1.00.
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C) Authorize use of $123,440 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the
procurement of 100 X -26 Tasers.
D) Authorize use of $12,615 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the
procurement of two Police utility vehicles.
E) Approve renewal of the Interim City Manager Employment
Agreement.
F) Approve Special Event with street closure and sound permit for
"Seminole Lacrosse 5K Run and Fun Walk" on January 22, 2011.
G) Adopt employee health care program and coverage for Calendar year
2011.
H) Approve Quit Claim Deed and Sidewalk Easement for construction of
sidewalk along Central Park Dr. & Upsala Rd.
1) Approve procurement in the amount of $250,000 to Asphalt
Recyclers, Inc., $350,000 to Middlesex Corp., and $30,000 to Fausnight
Line and Stripe, Inc. for road rehabilitation services.
J) Approve procurement in the amount of $75,000 to Asphalt
Recyclers, Inc., $140,000 to Middlesex Corp., and $15,000 to Fausnight
Line and Stripe, Inc. for road rehabilitation.
K) Approve acquisition of Hopper Academy from the Community
Improvement Association of Seminole County for rehabilitation and
development of a community center serving the Georgetown Community.
(Work Session Item 2) [Commission Memo 10 -227]
7:10 7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: The purpose of a Public Hearing is to receive input
regarding the item being considered. Public Hearings are not intended to be a time for
the public to obtain information about the subject matter of the hearing. (Hearing
Sequence: 1 - staff; 2 nd - applicant/requesting party; 3 - public; final - City Commission
motion, discussion and action.)
A) Continue to January 10, 2011: Solara Apartments Development
Agreement. (Continued from Nov. 22, 2010)
B) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2010 -4225, relating
to permitted uses and conditional uses as set forth within the City's
Land Development Regulations, amending Schedule B, Part III, (Land
Development Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanford. Ad published Nov. 14 and Dec. 8, 2010. [Commission Memo
10 -219]
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C) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2010 -4221,
amending the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan, as previously
amended. Ad published December 8, 2010. [Commission Memo 10-
223]
D) First reading of Ordinance No. 2011 -4226, relating to two- family
dwellings (duplexes) and bail bond offices. Ad published December
5, 2010. [Commission Memo 10 -221]
E) First reading of Ordinance No. 2011 -4227, substantially revising and
amending the provisions of Schedule "S" of the City of Sanford
Code /Land Development Regulations. Ad published December 5,
2010. [Commission Memo 10 -222]
F) First reading of Ordinance No. 4228, amending City Code regarding
interest rates. Ad published December 12, 2010. [Commission Memo
10 -225]
7:20 8) OTHER ITEMS.
A) 615 W. 25 St. — Extension of Demolition Order - That Old House
LLC, owner. [Commission Memo 10 -224]
B) Resolution No. 2210, expressing the support of the City
Commission for the Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium.
[Commission Memo 10 -220]
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Each speaker is allotted five minutes to speak and may
present additional written material.
13) CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
14) END THE MEETING.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular
Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010, at 7 PM, in the City Commission Chambers,
City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Linda Kuhn
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Patty Mahany
Interim City Manager Tom George
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet Dougherty
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kuhn at 7:02 PM.
2) Invocation by Pastor Emory Blake, Progress Missionary Baptist Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Minutes.
November 15, 2010 Special Meeting and November 22, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
5) PRESENTATIONS /COMMENDATIONS:
A) Resolution No. 2208 — Commending Commissioner Art Woodruff
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Resolution No. 2208 was read in its entirety, as follows:
Resolution No. 2208
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida relating to the high quality, dedicated and diligent
service of City Commissioner Art Woodruff as a public
servant; expressing the commendation and appreciation of
the City Commission of the City of Sanford as well as the
citizens of the City of Sanford for the public service of City
Commissioner Art Woodruff to the City of Sanford.
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff is concluding a long period of
public service to the City of Sanford while serving as a City Commissioner for
District 1 of the City; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff was initially elected at the
Regular City Election of March 6, 2001 and took office on April 3, 2001 and was
re- elected at a City Election held on March 29, 2005 and continued his service
as City Commissioner upon the commencement of a new term of office starting
on April 5, 2005; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff's term of office concludes on
January 9, 2011 after almost a decade of public service on the City Commission;
and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff, prior to taking office as a City
Commissioner, was a community advocate involved in land use, planning and
other significant issues facing the City of Sanford; and
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Whereas, just as City Commissioner Art Woodruff as a professional
educator has shown his devotion to Florida school children; he has also worked
hard and committed his efforts to ensure that the citizens of the City of Sanford
have a government that provides high quality public services and protects and
advances the public health, safety and welfare; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has evidenced a keen
intellect and detail oriented mind in evaluating the fiscal and budgetary needs of
the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has supported high quality
economic development activities of the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff, while serving on the City
Commission, has dedicated untold hours of energy and effort to the
advancement of socially beneficial programs such as Sanford /Seminole County
Youth Build and Seminole County Weed and Seed; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff, in pursuing the role of an
active and involved City Commissioner, worked hard to ensure that the unique
and enriching historical significance of the City of Sanford and its neighborhoods
are preserved and protected through adequate regulations that are fair to
property owners while protecting the public interest; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has been diligent in his pursuit
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of the preservation and improvement of the historically valuable and significant
Hopper Academy and the entire Georgetown neighborhood; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has demonstrated leadership
and teamwork during his service as a City Commissioner and has always
worked with the citizens of the City, City staff and his colleagues on the City
Commission in a good natured, friendly and harmonious manner that was
conducive to the development of consensus and collaboration on the City
Commission; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has grasped the many
issues facing the City Commission and provided service to the City of Sanford in
a manner that reflects highly upon the value of public service; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruff has given devoted public
service to the City of Sanford and its citizens in a highly ethical manner which
reflects highly upon himself, his family, his community and the City of Sanford;
and
Whereas, City Commissioner Art Woodruffs public service on the City
Commission of the City of Sanford has been a positive example to his students,
the citizens of the City of Sanford, and to all those who would enter the field of
public service; and
Whereas, during his tenure on the City Commission the City has
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completed Phase One of the Sanford Riverwalk, protected and improved Fort
Mellon Park, built a new Public Safety Complex and enhanced both the fire and
police departments, redeveloped and expanded the Westside Community
Center, and improved public infrastructure throughout the city, all of which will
serve the residents of Sanford for years to come; and
Whereas, the efforts of City Commissioner Art Woodruff on the City
Commission of the City of Sanford will be sorely missed and his absence will
result in a tremendous void; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford desires to express
its appreciation and commendation to City Commissioner Art Woodruff on behalf
of the citizens of the City of Sanford.
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved By the City Commission of the City Of
Sanford, Florida:
(1). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts the
recitals set forth in this Resolution (whereas clauses) as the findings of the City
Commission and recognizes City Commissioner Art Woodruff as an exemplar of
a true public servant and a role model to the school children he teaches and the
citizens that he has served.
(2). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby expresses its
appreciation and commendation, and the appreciation and commendation of the
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citizens of the City of Sanford, for the dedicated service of City Commissioner Art
Woodruff to the City of Sanford and its citizens.
(3). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby wishes City
Commissioner Art Woodruff and his family well and urges the citizens of the City
of Sanford to personally express their appreciation to City Commissioner Art
Woodruff and his family.
(4). The text of this Resolution shall be fully spread upon the minutes of
the City Commission for the meeting of December 13, 2010.
Passed and Adopted this 13 day of December, 2010.
City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida
Linda Kuhn, Mayor
Joined by:
Velma Williams, Commissioner
Randy Jones, Commissioner
Patty Mahany, Commissioner
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Attest:
Janet Dougherty, City Clerk
For use and reliance of the
Sanford City Commission only.
Approved as to form and legality.
William L. Colbert
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Resolution No. 2208. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B) Resolution No. 2209 — Commending Mayor Linda Kuhn
Resolution No. 2209 was read in its entirety, as follows:
Resolution No. 2209
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida relating to the high quality, spirited, devoted,
dedicated and diligent service of Mayor Linda Kuhn as a public
servant and the presiding officer of the City Commission;
expressing the commendation and appreciation of the City
Commission of the City of Sanford as well as the citizens of
the City of Sanford for the public service of Mayor Linda Kuhn
to the City of Sanford.
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Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn was elected at the Regular City Election of
March 29, 2005 and took office on April 5, 2005; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn's term of office concludes on January 9,
2011; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn, prior to her election as Mayor, served the
City of Sanford by means of her service on City boards and committees such as
the Civil Service Board; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn, prior to taking office as Mayor, showed her
love and devotion to the City of Sanford and its citizens in a wide and diverse
array of matters and activities and by involving herself in community service and
community projects and activities; and
Whereas, while serving as Mayor, Mayor Linda Kuhn demonstrated a
vision for the City of Sanford in order for the City to attain its full potential as a
quality community within Central Florida and maintain that high level of quality
into the future; and
Whereas, as Mayor, Mayor Linda Kuhn worked hard to ensure that the
government of the City of Sanford was one that demonstrated high ethics, sound
management and administrative practices, and a commitment to fiscal prudence
and governmental efficiency; and
Whereas, as Mayor, Mayor Linda Kuhn has supported economic
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development and community redevelopment activities of the City of Sanford
while making diligent efforts to ensure that such activities occurred in a manner
consistent with sound fiscal practices and procedures and controlling law; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn, while leading the City Commission,
dedicated time and energy well beyond the call of duty to make the activities of
the community, such as traditional parades and celebrations, successful even in
the face of the financial struggles facing the local governments of today in the
current economy; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn, as leader of the City Commission, also
was involved in new dynamic activities of the City of Sanford community such as
the Celery Soup dramatic production; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn, as Mayor, worked with zeal to ensure that
the historical significance of the City of Sanford and its historic districts were
maintained, preserved and protected through the enactment and enforcement of
comprehensive regulations and administration; and
Whereas, although fully involved and committed to the protection of
historic areas of the City, Mayor Linda Kuhn also stewarded the City of Sanford
into the future by, for example, fully supporting the development of the City's new
Public Safety Complex which came to fruition under the leadership of Mayor
Kuhn; and
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Whereas, indeed, Mayor Linda Kuhn used her significant skills and
abilities to engage officials of the highest levels of Florida State government and
resolve issues that could have thwarted the time and cost effective development
of the City's new Public Safety Complex at its current location; and
Whereas, using her experience in the State's criminal justice system,
Mayor Linda Kuhn worked diligently with law enforcement personnel to make the
City of Sanford a safer place for the citizens of the City to live and for the
businesses of the City to conduct their affairs; and
Whereas, also using her experience in the area of law enforcement,
Mayor Kuhn developed a nuisance abatement program and drug abuse
abatement program which greatly enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of
the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, further utilizing her experience in law enforcement, Mayor
Linda Kuhn lead the enactment of a wide array of code enforcement reform
ordinances that established for the City of Sanford one of, if not the, most
comprehensive code enforcement systems within the Central Florida area all for
benefit of the citizens of the City and the protection of the public health, safety,
morals and welfare; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has demonstrated her leadership skills and
abilities in a multiplicity of ways and means during her tenure as Mayor; and
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Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has demonstrated her ability to lead by
example and instill teamwork during her tenure as Mayor while facing a wide
array of disparate and challenging issues; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has always worked with the citizens of the
City, City staff and her colleagues serving on the City Commission in an ethical
and well managed manner which ensures that City government is administered
consistent with sound and generally accepted public management practices and
procedures; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has consistently worked with the leaders of
other Seminole County local governments as well as other Central Florida area
local governments in a professional and well respected manner all for the benefit
of the citizens of the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has grasped the many complex and
nuanced issues of public policy facing the City Commission and provided
dedicated and high quality service to the City of Sanford in a manner that reflects
highly upon the value of public service; and
Whereas, Mayor Linda Kuhn has engaged in devoted and beneficial
public service to the City of Sanford and its citizens in a highly ethical manner
which reflects highly upon herself, her family, her community and the City of
Sanford; and
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Whereas, the efforts of Mayor Linda Kuhn as Mayor of the City of Sanford
will be sorely missed and her absence upon the City Commission will result in a
tremendous void; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford desires to express
its appreciation and commendation to Mayor Linda Kuhn on behalf of the citizens
of the City of Sanford.
Now, Therefore, by Motion of Commissioner Mahany with City
Commissioner Art Woodruff acting as Vice - Mayor, be it Resolved By the
City Commission of the City Of Sanford, Florida:
(1). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts the
recitals set forth in this Resolution (whereas clauses) as the findings of the City
Commission and recognizes Mayor Linda Kuhn as an exemplar of a true public
servant and a truly great Mayor of the City of Sanford during the course of very
challenging times.
(2). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby expresses its
appreciation and commendation, and the appreciation and commendation of the
citizens of the City of Sanford, for the dedicated service of Mayor Linda Kuhn to
the City of Sanford and its citizens.
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(3). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby wishes Mayor
Linda Kuhn and her family well and urges the citizens of the City of Sanford to
personally express their appreciation to Mayor Linda Kuhn and her family.
(4). The text of this Resolution shall be fully spread upon the minutes of
the City Commission for the meeting of December 13, 2010.
Passed and Adopted this 13 day of December, 2010.
City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida
Art Woodruff, Vice Mayor
Attest.
Janet Dougherty, City Clerk
For use and reliance of the
Sanford City Commission only.
Approved as to form and legality.
William L. Colbert
Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 2209. Seconded
by Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
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Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
On behalf of the City Commission, Interim City Manager George
presented Mayor Kuhn with a flower arrangement in a Waterford Crystal bowl engraved
with her dates of service and a painting of Magnolia Square, First Street, Fort Mellon
Park and the Public Safety Complex by Stewart Jones; Vice Mayor Woodruff was
presented with fishing tackle and a painting of Hopper Academy by Stewart Jones.
6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 10 -218]
A) Authorize use of $2,050 Law Enforcement Trust Funds for
procurement of a Fuming Chamber.
B) Declare Police K -9 "Auggie" as surplus and sell to assigned Police K -9
Handler for $1.00.
C) Authorize use of $123,440 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the
procurement of 100 X -26 Tasers.
D) Authorize use of $12,615 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the
procurement of two Police utility vehicles.
E) Approve renewal of the Interim City Manager Employment
Agreement.
F) Approve Special Event with street closure and sound permit for
"Seminole Lacrosse 5K Run and Fun Walk" on January 22, 2011.
G) Adopt employee health care program and coverage for Calendar year
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2011.
H) Approve Quit Claim Deed and Sidewalk Easement for construction of
sidewalk along Central Park Dr. & Upsala Rd.
I) Approve piggyback contracts and procurements in the amount of
$250,000 to Asphalt Recyclers, Inc., $350,000 to Middlesex Corp., and
$30,000 to Fausnight Line and Stripe, Inc. for road rehabilitation services.
J) Approve procurement in the amount of $75,000 to Asphalt
Recyclers, Inc., $140,000 to Middlesex Corp., and $15,000 to Fausnight
Line and Stripe, Inc. for road rehabilitation.
K) Approve acquisition of Hopper Academy from the Community
Improvement Association of Seminole County for rehabilitation and
development of a community center serving the Georgetown Community.
(Work Session Item 2) [Commission Memo 10 -227]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Continue to January 10, 2011: Solara Apartments Development
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Agreement. (Continued from Nov. 22, 2010)
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to continue this item to January 10, 2011.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2010 -4225, relating to
permitted uses and conditional uses as set forth within the City's Land
Development Regulations, amending Schedule B, Part III, (Land
Development Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanford. Ad published Nov. 14 and Dec. 8, 2010. [Commission Memo
10 -219]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 -4225. Seconded
by Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2010 -4221, amending
the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan, as previously amended. Ad
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published December 8, 2010. [Commission Memo 10 -223]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2010 -4221. Seconded
by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D) First reading of Ordinance No. 2011 -4226, relating to two- family
dwellings (duplexes) and bail bond offices. Ad published December 5,
2010. [Commission Memo 10 -221 ]
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 2011 -4226, with an amendment to continue to allow Bail Bond offices in industrial
zoning (RI -1 and MI -2) as currently permitted in Schedule B. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E) First reading of Ordinance No. 2011 -4227, substantially revising and
amending the provisions of Schedule "S" of the City of Sanford
Code/Land Development Regulations. Ad published December 5, 2010.
[Commission Memo 10 -222]
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Jim Dunn distributed and reviewed and handout regarding architectural
mouldings.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
2011 -4227, removing the current definitions for contributing structure or property and
non - contributing resource or property and replacing with what is going to be the new
definition for contributing resource or property and non - contributing resource or
property, and deleting Section 9.0 C (exterior walls /materials). Seconded by Vice
Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F) First reading of Ordinance No. 4228, amending City Code regarding
interest rates. Ad published December 12, 2010. [Commission Memo
10 -225]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 4228. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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8) OTHER ITEMS.
A) 615 W. 25 St. — Extension of Demolition Order - That Old House
LLC, owner. [Commission Memo 10 -224]
Commissioner Jones moved to continue the implementation of the
Demolition Order until June 13, 2011. Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B) Resolution No. 2210, expressing the support of the City Commission
for the Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium. [Commission
Memo 10 -220]
Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 2210. Seconded
by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C) Approve the final sign design and budget amendment to cover
installation costs for the vehicular wayfinding signage program. (Work
Session Item 1) [Commission Memo 10 -226]
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Commissioner Jones moved to approve the final sign design and budget
amendment to cover installation costs for the vehicular wayfinding signage program.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Kuhn
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Williams
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Mr. Colbert said that the City has been involved in litigation with Dorado
regarding the property adjacent to City Hall; a Development Agreement has been
executed and recorded; a deed deeding the small triangle piece back to the City has been
signed and recorded, and he expects very shortly that the lawsuit will be dismissed and
that will conclude everything related to that.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Jennifer Evans, property owner of 120 S. Park Avenue, reported an issue
with signage and a write up from code enforcement regarding an illegal sign. On
December 8, 2010, the Special Magistrate ordered an imposing fine /lien ordering that the
sign be removed by December 20 or a fine of $50 a day would be imposed. She was
given until December 20, 2010, in order to be heard by the City Commission. City
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Attorney Colbert said that an appeal is to the Court and not the City Commission. Mayor
Kuhn suggested that a meeting be scheduled with Staff to see if there is a resolution to
this issue. Mr. Colbert said that there is no problem with Staff meeting with the citizen
and discussing options, but there has been an order issued by the Magistrate and he
wouldn't want any citizen to leave under the impression that Staff can resolve anything;
there is a 30 day period to appeal to the Court or the opportunity to appeal is gone.
13) CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
Commissioner Williams said that she has been a Commissioner for about
13 years and has had the opportunity of serving 9 years with Commissioner Woodruff
and 6 years with Mayor Kuhn. She has always looked at Sanford as a diamond in the
rough and during their years of service the City has progressed. She thanked them for
their dedication and service and hoped they can still be called upon and wished good luck
in all future endeavors.
Commissioner Jones said that he has known Commissioner Woodruff for
years and that he has probably been one of the best Commissioners that Sanford has ever
had, that he has the most challenging district and over the years has been pulled in so
many directions. He has enjoyed serving with him.
Commissioner Jones said that when Mayor Kuhn became the Mayor the
City was in the midst of the public safety building decisions and that the Mayor met with
Charlie Bronson and we ended up with the land that the Public Safety Complex is now
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on; without her leadership he doesn't think it would have ever happened. What has been
accomplished during her term as Mayor has been incredible. When people look back over
this span of time there is no doubt that this was a very positive time in the City of
Sanford. He hopes that as the new Commission comes in and the remaining Commission
helps fill in the gaps, that they can do half as good a job as she did during her term as
Mayor.
Commissioner Woodruff said that he is proud to say that he and Mayor
Kuhn have never had a real issue and have always treated each other with respect, have
become good friends, and with the rest of the Commission have done a lot of good and he
is very proud to have served with her on this Commission. Despite all the projects,
phones calls and frustrations, the ten years have been a wonderful experience because of
the friends he has made, the people he has gotten to know, and the things he has been
able to do; he thanked all for that; it has been a wonderful experience.
Mayor Kuhn read a prepared farewell: Before I was elected I read Rudy
Giuliani's book entitled "Leadership ". He discussed in detail his beliefs of what qualities
a leader should have so I took from that book ten principals that I felt were important.
Right after I took office in 2005 I hung, right behind my desk, the ten principles of
leadership that I hoped to adhere to: The first one was surround yourself with great
people. Although we had a couple of false starts I strongly believe that we currently have
the best team that this City has ever had. Tom George has far exceeded my personal
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expectations as City Manager. Unless you have sat in one of these seats you have no idea
what he has been able to accomplish as the City Manager in the last 15 months. I could
spend the next thirty minutes explaining that statement but suffice it to say that it will be
extremely difficult to replace him. Every one of our current department heads are
dedicated employees whose knowledge and expertise are invaluable. Paul Moore and
indeed Russ Gibson's cool, calm and patient demeanors are constant. Cindy Lindsay is a
dream come true as a finance director; her knowledge and dedication is extraordinary. Jan
Dougherty's institutional knowledge is also invaluable. Mike Kirby's enthusiasm and
cheerleading skills are ever present. Mike, I do have to publicly proclaim that we are now
officially divorced. Mike has been introduced on numerous occasions as my husband and
always seemed to take some perverse pleasure in those introductions. Darrel Presley
brought the much needed professionalism and knowledge to his department. Chief
Ransom, you have one of the finest fire departments in this state. Unfortunately their
outstanding service to this community often goes unrecognized. Chief Tooley, the same
goes for the police department and I wish you well in your upcoming retirement. Arlene
Davison, you are one of the wisest people I have ever known. You are truly an old soul
with great strength and I hope we will continue our friendship. I have been privileged to
surround myself with these people and all of our city employees.
The next principle on the list was: Have beliefs and communicate them.
As anyone who knows me, you know I have no problem expressing myself and you learn
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very quickly that if you don't want to know what I think then you probably shouldn't ask
me. Hopefully this made Staff's job easier. They didn't have to guess where I stood.
The next principle: See things for yourself. Elected officials learn very
quickly that things are not always as they seem. I once wrote a constituent a rather terse
email in response to his railing on and on about the new public safety building and how
we, the Commission, had done things behind closed doors and how we didn't need a new
public safety building and how we had taken advantage of the lesser educated citizens,
etc., etc., etc. In my response I explained to him that he was uninformed regarding his
statements but I also stated that I used to wonder why it was often so difficult to get fair,
honest, ethical people to hold public office but I now clearly understood. It is because of
the accusations, rumors, innuendos, false allegations and outright lies that are often
perpetuated by uneducated and uninformed people. That was several years ago but it was
when my mantra became "try being informed rather than just opinionated ".
Next three principles are: Set an example, stand up to bullies and deal with
first things first. I hope that I always set a good example and you know that I was never
afraid to stand up to the bullies and dealt with first things first. There is so much more to
running this City than beer, dogs and cats or even the homeless issues. Anyone who was
around in 2007 knows what I am talking about.
The next principle: Loyalty is the vital virtue. Although blind loyalty is
never a good thing. My desire was that you, Staff in particular, would recognize my
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commitment to each of you and this City. I hope you have. Your loyalty to this
Commission and this City has always been apparent to me.
Prepare relentlessly: There is much more to this job than showing up at
our meetings twice a month. I will truthfully not miss the 7:30 a.m. meetings or the
volumes of reading and researching of what I always referred to as homework; which is
necessary in order to make a truly informed decision regarding the many issues the
Commission must deal with. What I will miss is the expert legal counsel of the Stenstrom
Law firm, more particularly that of Lonnie Groot and our lengthy after midnight email
exchanges in which he would help me to prepare and understand those issues. His
patience, guidance and assistance have helped me in so many ways. His, their, legal
experience and expertise is invaluable to this City.
Under promise and over deliver. While writing about this principal,
Giuliani discussed in a chapter entitled "Defy Expectations" the importance of "Being
Your Own Man". I quote "At any given moment during my administration, someone
who supported me was angry because I didn't do what they hoped I would do. Not
without reason did Thomas Jefferson describe the U.S. presidency as "splendid misery"
that involves "the daily loss of friends ". Being the Mayor of New York City is far from
misery, but certainly involves decisions that lose friends. Ultimately, you have to be able
to make the decision you think is the right one. If the people who supported you did so
for the right reasons, they'll still be with you, even if in some instance you act against
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their interests. If they withdraw their support you don't want them around anyway.
There's no one thing you can do to establish the principle. All you can do is keep making
decisions based on what you believe, and by your example, you'll demonstrate your
independence ". End quote.
And last: Don't assume a damn thing. That is certainly self explanatory.
As the saying goes if you assume you ..........
Commissioner Woodruff you and I were once adversaries but I have come
to have the utmost respect for you and your untiring dedication and commitment toward
enhancing and improving this City. Your knowledge and invaluable research skills will
be hard for anyone to replicate. You made my job as Mayor much easier.
Having to say good bye to Commissioner Bridges was one of the most
difficult things I had to do as Mayor. Jack was a mentor, counselor and true friend to so
many. His absence on this Commission was huge and I still miss his entertaining and
delightful closing arguments. Lisa Jones, I want you to know that those four words on a
small white index card are truly what got me through it. I will be forever grateful to you.
Commissioner Jones, I have served on this Commission with you for over
five years. You are a nice guy but still even after five years, and I mean this in a good
way, you are very much an anomaly to me.
Commissioner Mahany, I think you have discovered that this isn't as easy
as some seem to think. I wish you well.
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Commissioner Williams, you have always challenged me. In doing so you
always made me do more and be better.
Congressman Mica recently wrote to me: "Serving in public office is a
very rewarding experience which few have the privilege of knowing."
I want to thank all of you for bestowing this privilege and honor upon me
and am very proud to have served this City.
Thank you.
14) END THE MEETING.
There being no further business, the meeting was a4lourned at 9:02 PM.
Mayor Jeff
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