4-21-2023 BOC Regular Meeting Minutes

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I.E Sewer Expansion The Interlocal Committee broke for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 12:22 p.M. Chairman Kirk Smith asked to discuss possible sewer line expansion down U.S. 1 to Grace Christian School. City of Sanford Mayor Rebecca Salmon said the City is working on a way for developers to utilize a tool to help show them what it would cost for utilities where they are looking to expand. It's not an equal expense to all areas and this tool will help the City to prioritize where to expand and promote growth. Maylor Salmon said the tool is not yet available to the public, but individuals can visit the Public Works Department and sit down with staff to go through the process and what it looks like. City Manager Hal Hegwer said the Grace Christian site is difficult to run lines due to the topography and soils. City staff has met with Grace Christian School on this previously. Chairman Smith noted that another need is the future multi-sportsplex. The Carr Creek Pumping Station is the nearest to that site and needs to be updated. Councilman Charles Taylor said the City hired someone to look at all of the lift stations. Broadway Mayor Don Andrews said Broadway is still looking at options to solve capacity issues. The City, Town and Withers and Ravenel are all communicating on this. I.F Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Assistant to the City of Sanford Manager Holly Marosites provided an update on the Unified Development Ordinance changes. Staff and the City Council are currently in the process of updating the UDO's residential standards, which is Phase I. The public hearings for the Text Amendments and Administrative Zoning Map Amendments are anticipated for Summer 2023. Phase 11 will focus on multifamily, industrial and commercial development. Councilman Charles Taylor said these updates were needed and while it takes time, it's a worthwhile project. He said the Town of Broadway has chosen to participate in the LIDO and would like the County to participate as well and provide any suggestions for updates to Planning & Development Director Marshall Downey so that staff may begin incorporating those suggestions. I.G Grant Funding for Kiwanis Family Park Ms. Holly Marosites provided an update on a future performance area within Kiwanis Family Park. To create a performance area at the park, the City plans to enhance the existing concrete pad located inside the City's paved walking track. The City received a grant of$100k for this project, with the County serving as the pass- through for the funds. The City has also allocated funding for this project. Ms. Marosites said there has been success in the City's collaborations with Lee County Parks and Rec (Egg-A-Palooza and movie nights), and anticipates additional opportunities for collaborative success in the future.