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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010670 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida January 6 at 8:00 P. H. 19 70 183 DOTHEROW OFFICE SUPPLY ~OMPANY The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular annual organi- zation session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on January 6, 1970. Present: Commissioner Lee P. Moore, Mayor " James H. Crapps " Earl Higginbotham " W. Vincent Roberts " A.L. Wilson City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. Police Chief Ben E. Butler Commissioner-Elect Gordon T. Meyer The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. The meeting was opened with the Chairman introducing Resolution No. 1064, and after being read in full, Commissioner Roberts moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. Said Resolution No. 1064 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, COMMENDING CLIFFORD W. McKIBBIN, JR. FOR TWENTY+OldE YEARS OF OUTSTAND- ING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SANFORD. WHEREAS, CLIFFORD W. McKIB%IN, JR., has heretofore served as City Manager of the City of sanford, Florida, from-February l, 1949 to January 8, 1952, and as a member of and Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission from September 15, 1955 to January l, 1970, and as a member of the Sanford Industrial Commission from October 14, 1968 to January l, 1970; and WHEREAS, CLIFFORD W. McKIBBIN, JR. in the performance of his services for the City of Sanford has contributed much for the betterment, progress and welfare of this City and its people; and WHEREAS, CLIFFORD W. McKIBBIN, J~. has always devoted time and effort far above and beyond the call of duty and has been held in high regard by those with whom he has been associ- ated, and it is the desire of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, to express due recognition and appreciation to this beloved servant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City Commission, both for itsel: and for the people of this community, be and the same is hereby given to CLIFFORD W. McKIBBIN, JR. for twenty-one years of faithful service, and that a plaque be given to him as a token of such commendation and appreciation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission and a copy hereof presented to CLIFFORD W. McKIBBIN, JR. PASSED AND ADOPTED this sixth day of January, A.D. 1970 Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk s/ Lee P. Moore, Mayor s/ Earl Higginbotham s/ J. H. Crapps s/ W. Vincent Roberts s/ A. L. Wilson MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida J~nuary 6 at 8:00 P, M, 19 70 DOT.~I3~OW OFFICE SUFI~LY COA{FAN %' A list of furniture obtainable from local firms for furnishing the new dressing room addition at the Municipal Civic Center AUditorium was next submitted for consideration. The City Manager presented literature showing the basic furniture to be that of durable and washable plastic and wrought iron at a cost of $730.00, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried, the purchase of the furniture and expenditure was authorized and approved a transfer of $750.00 from Account No. 8150, Contingency, to Account No. ~226, Recreation/Equipment-General. Request next submitted from Warren Ray Turman, employed for nine years as custodian of the Civic Center, for a salary advance in amount of $200.00 to assist in costs of his wife's hospitalization and major surgery bills. This to be ~epaid at $10.00 per week. On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was approve~ Letter of December 16, 1969, submitted by John R. Payne, manager of Sanford Transit Company, Inc., 201 South Park Avenue, Sanford, setting forth, effective January l, 1970, mileage rates for operating taxicabs, as required by Ordinance No. 882, as follows: 50¢ for the first quarter mile 10¢ for each additional quarter mile Flat rates to apply on all out-of-town trips and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Roberts, the rate change was approved. Commissioner Roberts qualified his negative vote on the basis that the rate change was not submitted prior to October l, 1969, as required by the ordinance. There being no further old business to be transacted by the outgoing board, Commis- sioner Wilson moved that the meeting adjourn sine die. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried. The Commissioner then reconvened for the purpose of organization. Commissioner Moore next submitted a letter of resignation for the term of City Commissioner expiring January, 1971, due to his election as Mayor-Commissioner for the term expiring January, 1973. Mayor-Commissioner-Elect Lee P. Moore then signed the oath and acceptance of office and was seated as Mayor-Commissioner of the City of Sanford, Florida, for a three-year term. Commissioner-Elect Gordon T. Meyer then signed the oath and acceptance of office and was seated as Commissioner of the City of Sanford, Florida, for a three-year term. Commissioner Roberts then moved on the appointment of Thomas S. McDonald to serve as City Commissioner for the term expiring January, 1971, created by the resignation of Com- missioner Moore. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Meyer who stated his vote was qualified on the basis of reasons previously cited. Thomas S. McDonald then signed the oath and acceptance of office and was seated as Commissioner of the City of Sanford, Florida, for a one year term. The Chairman next introduced Resolution No. 1065, and after being read in full, Commissioner McDonald moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. Said Resolution No. 1065 being in words and figures as follows: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida January 6 at 8: O0 P. M. 19 70 to January 8, 1965 and from January 7, 1964 to January 6, 1970; and WHEREAS, EARL HIGGINBOTHAM has served as Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, during the years 1954 and 1960; and WHEREAS, EARL HIGGINBOTHAH has~ now completed his terms as a member of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and has retired from its membership; and WHEREAS, EARL HIGGINBOTHAM in the performance of his duties as Mayor and as a member of the City Commission has worked diligently and unselfishly for the betterment and welfare of this City and its people, has devoted to such service time and effort far above and beyond the call of duty, and it is the privilege and desire of the present City Commission to express proper recognition and appreCiation to this retiring member for the conscientious service to the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City Commission both for itself and for the people of this community be and the same is hereby expressed to EARL HIGGINBOTHAM for his outstanding contribution to public service, and that a silver tray be given as a token of such commendation and appreciation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission and a copy hereof delivered to EARL HIGGINBOTHAM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this sixth day of January, A.D. 1970. s/ Lee P. Moore, Mayor Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. s/ T. S. McDonald City Clerk s/ Gordon Meyer s/ W. Vincent Roberts s/ J. H. Crapps Commissioner Higginbotham was then presented with a gift of an engraved silver tray in appreciation for his past services as Mayor and Commissioner of the City of Sanford. The Chairman next introduced Resolution No. 1066, and after being read in full, Commissioner Meyer moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. Said Resolution No. 1066 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, COMMENDING A. L. WILSON FOR HIS OUT- STANDING SERVICE AS A CITY COMMISSIONER AND AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, A. L. WILSON has served as a City Commissioner from May 28, 1956 to January 6, 1970; and WHEREAS, A. L. WILSON has served as Mayor of the City of Sanford during the years 1959, 1964 and 1966; and WHEREAS, A. L. WILSON has now completed his terms as a member of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and has retired f~om its membership; and WHEREAS, A. L. WILSON in the performance of his duties as Mayor and as a member of the City Commission has worked diligently and unselfishly for the betterment and welfare of this City and its people; and has devoted to such services time and effort far above and beyon, the call of duty, and it is the privilege and desire of the present City Commission to express proper recognition and appreciation to this retiring member for the conscientious service MINUTES City Commission,' Sanford, Florida January. 6 at 8:00 P. FI. 19. 70 DO~q~'~OW OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City Commission both for itself and for the people of this community, be and the same is hereby expressed to A. L. WILSON for his outstanding contribution in public service, and that a silver tray be given him as a token of such commendation and appreciation. BE IT FURTHER P~SOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission and a copy hereof delivered to A. L. WILSON. PASSED AND ADOPTED this sixth day of January, A.D. 1970. Attest: s/ Lee P. Moore s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. s/ T. S. McDonald City Clerk s/ Gordon Meyer s/ W. Vincent Roberts s/ J. H. Crapps Commissioner Wilson was then presented with a gift of an engraved silver tray in appreciation for his'~past services as Mayor and Commissioner of the City of Sanford. Consideration was next given to the recommendation of the Sanford Housing Authority for filling the vacancy created by the recent death of member Clarence L. Redding, and on motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, Andrew M. Carra- way was appointed to the Sanford Housing Authority to fill the unexpired four-year term ending May 20, 1971. After discussion, Commissioner Roberts moved to table action on the appointments to the Sanford Industrial Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission until February 9, 1970, pending receipt of recommendations from the respective boards. Seconded by Commissione~ Crapps and carried. Recommendation next submitted by the Building Official for condemnation of'twelve structures found to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary or unsafe condition, covered by reports as follows: Report No. 70-513 Report No. 70-314 Report No. 70-515 Report No. 70-316 Report No. 70-517 Report No. 70-318 Report No. 70-519 Report No. 70-520 Report No. 70-321 Report No. 70-322 Report No. 70-325 519 Oak Avenue, Lot 10 and S 14~' of Lot 9, Block 7, Tier 4, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford 1006 West Tenth Street, Beg. ll8' E of SW corner Block ll, Tier 13, E. R. Trafford's Map, run E 56.5', N 56.5' S to POB 1008 West Tenth Street, E 87' of W 118' of S~ of Block ll, Tier 15, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford 908~ Willow Avenue, Lot 5, Block tl, Tier F, E. R. T~afford's Map of Sanford 929 West llth Street, Lots 22 and 25, A. D. Stendifords Addition lll5 West Tenth Street, E 50' of W 100' of N 120' of Lot 25, Robinson's Survey 908 West 14th Street, Westerly part of Lot 19, Block G, A. D. Chappell's Subdivision 1502 Williams Avenue, ~ of Lot 28 (50' x 55') Block G A. D. Chappell's Subdivision 406 East Fifth Street, Lot 5, Block 6, Tier A, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford 901 West First Street, ~ of Block 3, Tier 12, E. R. T~afford's Map of Sanford 1504 West 17th Street, Lot 12, Block l, Pine Level Subdivision Reoort No. 70-524 1502 West 17th Street, Part of Lot 12, Block 1, 187 k MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida January 6 at 8:00 P. FI. 19 70 OFFICE ~UI~PLY COMPANY i Commissioner Roberts moved to hold a Public Hearing on January 26, 1970, to consider Reports Nos. 70-313 through 70-324 to determine the condition of the structures for condemna- tion proceedings; and to authorize that a notice be placed upon each structure; and directed by registered mail to the last known address as shown by the Tax Assessment Rolls of the City, a notice to the owner of the property of said hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried. The Chairman announced that he had been in contact with David Smith of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company pertaining to statement in amount of $30.00 to the City for use of railroad right-of-way for a pipeline u_uder tracks at Melonville and Rosalia Avenues and that the matter be held for further information. A discussion was next given to a request by the Jaycees for the City to host at the Sanford Airport, the 1970 U S National Parachuting Championships through a cooperative effort with the Jaycees organization, who are preparing a proposal for this event. An initial fi- nancial outlay'of three to four thousand dollars and use of City personnel and equipment was discussed, and some revenue to be realized from the event. Commissioner Roberts moved that the City and Sanford Industrial Commission be authorized to lend support to the event, in conjunction with the Jaycees, and approval given for the utilization of Industrial Commission budgeted publicity funds toward same. Seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR