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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the City
Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. November 22, 1954.
Present: Commissioner Earl Hlgginbotham, Mayor
" J.D. Cordell
" John L. Kadet
" John S. Kr~er, Br.,
" W.H. Btemper
City Attorney A. Edwin Bh!nholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Commissioner-elect Jack Ratigan
" " F.D. Scott
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Members of Seminole County Bchool Board and their Attorney Fred R. Wilson, together
with R. T. Ml. lwee as spokesman, next appeared with further reference to the City furnishing
water and sewer facilities for the new elimentary School bulldlnF which is being constructed
outside the City Limits at 27th Street and Laurel Avenue.
The City Manager submitted cost estimate of $5,326.00 for redesigning the proposed
sewer extension from 24th Place to the city limits in order to service the school, $5,258.55
for extending a sewer from City Limits to the school property, and $4,318.20 for extending
6-inch water main from City Limits to the property, a total cost of $14,902.75 for both water
and sewer lines. He also advised that the extension of sewer from 24th Place to the City limits
was not included in the present construction program but was one of the deferred extensions in
the bob-tailed.program.
Supt. Mllwee then advised that the School Board would be willing to pay the cost of
$9,576.75 for extending the water and sewer lines from the City Limits to the school property
provided the City will reimburse them by applying the school's monthly water bills and sewer
service charges toward such cost, but did not feel that they should be required to pay for re-
designing the line inside the City.
After discussion, and at the suggestion of Commissioner Stamper that the School Board
submit a request for the Board of County Commissioners to participate in the cost for provid-
ing the aforesaid facilities for the school, since it is located outside the City and will
serve county children as well ss those residing inside the City, action was deferred, pending
a Joint meeting of the School Board, the Board of County Commissioners and City Commissioners
to discuss the facts and figures of the program.
Th~ following sealed bids next submitted for constructing Contract No. 8 (Storm Water
Drainage Improvement), in acc~ordance with the revised plans
Robert M Angas & Associates, Consulting Engineers:
BASE BID
CONTRACTOR
Southern Excavator Comoany, Orlando, Fla. $175,~&2.00
HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION TOMPANY, Orlando,Fla. 203,519.00
Sullivan, Long & Hagerty, Bessemer, Als. 175,h98.00
Lee Construction Company, Sanford, Fla. 176,814.95
BUMBY & STIMPSON, INC., Orlando, Fla. 159,502.00
Thomas D. Nolan, Contractor, Louisville,Ky, 221,501.80
B B McCormick & Sons, Jacksonville, Fla. 169,137.87
Goodwin Co~tructlon Company, Coral Gables,
Fla. 20 , 91.93
The foregoing bids
and specifications prepared by
ALTERNATE
BID
$165,667.$5
187 177.00
164 945.89
166 196.75
139 581.70
210 901.~5
160 021.16
TIME TO
COMPLETE
WORK
180 Days
200 Days
150 Days
180 Days
120 Days
100 Days
90 Days
194,210.29 120 Days
were then referred to Consulting Engineers Robert M. Angas &
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Mr. A. H. Gaede, President of Sanford Gas Company, next appeared and submitted the
following list of real and personal property which they propose to demolish and remove from
the plant on W. 6th Street because of not being utilized or needed since converting over to
distributing protane gas instead of manufacturing it:
REAL PROPERTY.
1. Producer Plant -
2. Producer Plant -
two-story brick building 28' x
one-story brick building 29' x
Producer Plant - one-story brick addition 22'6" x 27'6"
Producer Plant - one-story elevator shaft 8' x 16'
5. One 40,000 cubic foot single-lift relief holder with UGI
piping and auxiliary equipment.
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
condenser,
Boiler Plant - one 66" x 18' HRT boiler with steel stack, mumps,
piping and connections.
Boiler Plant - one 60" x 18' firebox type boiler with oil burner and
2~,000 gallon oil tank, steel stack, piping and connecti-ms. (This
item removed completely in 1953)
Gas Producers - United Gas improvement Co. water gas set, 800,000
cubic foot capacity per 24 hours, complete with blowers, compressors,
scrubbers and purifiers, piping and auxiliary eeuloment.
Gas Producers - Gas Machinery Comoany water ~as set, ~00,000 cubic
foot capacity Der 24 hours, complete w~th piping and auxiliary equipment.
Oaede then asked if their plant would still be assessed for taxes for the foregoing
improvements after they are demolished and removed, and was advised theft it would only be
assessed for existing improvements, and if removed nrior to January 1, they would not be
assessable for year 1955.
Er. F. J. Ferric Next appeared and requested permit to construct a pier in Lake Monroe
in front of Colonial Cabin Court on West Seminole Boulevard, advising that it would be very
attractive in ap,~earance and of similar construction to the one located in front of the Mayfair
Inn.
After discussion Commissioner Stemper moved that the City grant Mr. Forriea permit to
contruct the pier, subject to approval of the U. S. Army Engineering Department, provided he
furnish the City Mansgera sketch showing the specifications to be similar to the one in
front of Mayfsir Inn. Seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried.
Herbert Cherry next appeared on behalf of the Business, Professional and Civic Club
with further reference to status of the program for developing the proposed colored recreation
center on school property in Goldsboro, and was advised that tls City had set aside $4,775.00
for the project and that the County and City had already employed an engineer to plat out the
site but could not commence work until the property is made available for such purpose by the
School Board, either by dedication, agreement, long ter~ lease or otherwise.
After further discussion, in which Herbert Cherry stated that his committee could raise
considerable funds toward the project from the colored citizens after the work is started and
they have some assurance of its development, it was suggested that he accompany Commissioner
Krider at the next meeting of the School Board and endeavor to secure some kind of agreement or
commitment for use of the land in order to expedite the program.
Request next submitted from Echols Bedding Company for two loading spaces for their new
store at Northeast corner of Second Street and Magnolia Avenue, and upon recommendation of
Chief of Police that only one space be granted until it is determined that the second one is
necessary, Commissioner Cordell moved the approval of~id recommendation. Seconded by Cpm-
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Request next submitted for installation of arrest light at Bay Avenue smd lOth Street
and upon recommendation of Chief of Police that one also be installed at Willow Avenue and
loth Street in order to eliminate the City h~ving to pay installation cost in excess of 300 ft.
of service line extension, Com~isal. oner Cordell moved
vided the C~ty Manager concur in said recommendation.
carried.
the authorization for both lights pro-
Seconded by Commiss!o~r Krider and
On motion of Commlsslvner Krider, seconded by Comm~ssioner Stamper and carried, the
Commission next approved the Mayor's appointment of Mar~on Harman as Director of Safety
Driving Day, December 15, 195~.
Complaint next submitted from Dr. A. C. McReynolds against the location of the new sewer
lines that will be Installed in front of his drug store at Sanford Avenue and 25th Street, and
same ~a referred to the City's Engineers.
Letter next submitted from D. L. H~rper, 2101 Sanford Aven~ , protesting the sewer
charge imposed on those already connected to the sanitary sewerage system, and same was referred
to the City Manager for reply.
Petition ~xt submitted from the property owners in Block 6 of Bel-Air Subdivision for
City to close the open ditch in alley in back of block and open the alley for public use,
offering to convey the City an additional ~' strip off the east end of their property so as
to make it sufficient width.
The Manager then advised that the alley is needed for municipal service but that George
Harden installed the ditch to drain his dairy la~ adjacent thereto, which is outside the City,
and it would cost approximately ~00.00 to fill it and dig another ~e on his property. After
dlscusslon he was authorized to contact Mr. Harden relative to working out an agreement for re-
locating the ditch, for further consideration.
Resolution next submitted from the Parent-Teachers Assoc~tion supporting the action of
City Commission against publication and distribution of obscene literature, and after being
read, Commissioner Stamper moved that they be sent a letter of thanks for their interest in
the matter. Seconded by Com~issloner Kader and carried.
Application next submitted from Stemoer's Co-op Market at
to sell pistols and revolvers under the providiona of Sec. 18-70
1]00 W 13th Street for permit
of the City Code, and on
motion of Commissioner Kadet, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, same was approved
upon recommendation of the Chief of Police. Commissioner Stamper not voting.
At the suggesti~n of Commissioner Kadet the City Manager was next authorized to attempt
to work out an arrangement with contractor to delay or by-pass construction of the Interseptor
sewer line in business section of Second Street until after Christmas in order not to block
the street and crests a hardship on some of the merchants during the holiday shopping season.
Coasulting Engineer Angas next submitted his detail work sheets on analysis of water
consumers' accounts for year 195~, which were used ss a basis for arriving at the initial rates
for sewer charges, and advised that he had msde a comparison of some of the accounts with
current bills and find that they are consuming more wster now than in 1953.
After a lengthy discussion concerning special adjustment of rates for certain types
of commercial usages and a maximum rate for all commercial users, Commissioner Stamper moved
that the City Manager and Engineer Angas make a further survey and study of ali. commercial ac-
counts, based on current water consumption, and submit concrete figures for further consideration.
Seconded by Commissionar Kadet and carried.
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Request next received from Mrs. Eula McCleland for renewal of her lease on concession
stand st Zoo for additional five years from date on same terms as current lease, in order
that she may make certain permanent improvements, and on motion of Commissi~er Stamper,
seconded by Commissioner Cordel2 and carried, same was aoproved upon recommendation of the
City Manager.
Two oetltions next submitted for e~tenslon of sanitary sewers in Goldsboro section, one
from 13th Place to 16th Street between Oleander and Mangoustine Avenues, and the other south
of 13th Street between Southwest Road and Persimmon Avenue, and same were referred to the City
Manager for cost estimate and survey of number of houses that would be served.
The City Manager next submitted letter from Richmond Virginians Baseball Club enclosing
e~ecuted contrac~ for use of City's facilities for their four weeks spring training program,
beginning March 5, 1955, an~ on motion duly adopted the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
execute same on behalf of the City.
Commissioner Krlder ne×t brought uD matter of sward~n~ contract to Macasohelt Corporation
for resurfacing Sanford Avenue with Black-top from 5th Street south to 25th Street in order to
take advantage of their low bid while the plant le still located in this vicinity, advising
that it will be moved as soon as E. First Street and Seminole Boulevard contracts are completed.
Also, that if it is included in a package deal with E First Street, the cost would be reduced
from $12,888.00 to $10,492.00 a further savings of $2,396.00.
After discussion and in view of no funds being available a t this time for the aforesaid
purpose, no action was t~ken.
On motion of Commissioner Kadet, seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried, the Com-
mission next granted Junior Chamber of Commerce the concession to sell balloons on the street
during the Christmas Parade to be held on December 1st, and waived the license tax for such sale
Commissioner Stemper next brought up matter of City paying cost of approximately ~25.00
for repalrln~ grave marker at cemetery that was damaged by an unknown vehicle, but in view of
City not being liable for such damages no action was taken.
On motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, the City
Manager was next authorized and directed to advertise for bids on purchase of three 6-cylinder
or 8-cylinder automobiles for the Pollce Department, with trade-in ~l]owance on the tD~ee Olds-
mo¥11es now in service.
On moil.on of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carrle~, ~he
Commission next adopted the following resolutions for easements from Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road Company to construct and maintain water mains underneath their tracks:
Be it resolved by the City Commlssl-~ners of the City of S_nford,~ Florlda, in regular
meeting assembled, that the Msyor-Commissloner of said City be, and he hereby is authorized
to enter into an agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, and to sign same on
behalf of amid City, whereby the said Railroad Company gives and grants unto the said City the
m~ght and privilege to lay and maintain, for the purpose of conductln~ water, a line of 6-1rich
steel pipe, across the r~ght of way and underneath the tr~ck of the Railroad Company at Locust
Avenue, Sanford, Florida, at a point on the Railroad Company's Sanford & Everglade Branch,
said point being 3125 feet westwardly, measured along the center line of the main track of said
branch, from mile post UA-771; as partlcul~rly described in said agreement, which agreement is
dated November b, 195~.
Be it resolved by the City Commissioners of the City of Sanford, Florida, in regular
meeting assembled, that the Mayor-Commissioner be, and he hereby is. authorized to ente~ Int~
to place
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and maintain for the purpose of a water main, a line of 6-inch steel pipe across the
rlght of way and underneath the track of the Railroad Comoany at Sanford, Florida, at a point
~13 feet southeastwardly, measured along the center line of the Railroad Com0any's Lake Charm
Branch main track, from mile post U-770; as oartlcularly described in said agreement, which
agreement is dated November 5, 195~.
Be it resolved by the City Commissl'mers of the City of Sanford, Florida, in regular
meeting assembled, that the Mayor-Commissioner be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter
into an agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, and to sign same on behalf
of said City whereby the said Railroad Co~pany gives and grants unto the said City the right
and orlvile~e to lay and malntsln, for the ourpose of conducting water, a line of 6" steel pipe
across the old Sanford-Tamoa ~aln line right of way of the Railroad Company at Ssnford,Florida,
at a point 21al feet northeastwardly, measured along the center line of the roadbed of said
olf main line, from the oo!nt of intersection of said old main llne wlth the Railroad Company's
present main li~e, which point of intersection is 42? feet northeastwarSly from mile post 771;
as particularly described in said agreement, which agreement is dated November ~, 1954.
On motion of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, the Com-
mission next authorized payment of the basic residence telephone bills for the following
employees who receive many calls concerning City business while off duty: R. G. Williams,
Chief of Police; M. N. Cleveland, Fl~e Chief; S. M. R~Chard, Supt. of Maintenance; and Qulntas
Ray, Water Serviceman. All long 5Istance calls over said teleohones excluded and ell such
official long distance calls to be chsrge~ to the resoect!ve office
There being no Further business the meeting adJour~d.
ATTEST:
teleohones of said e~ployees.