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· City Commission, Sanford, Florida November 23 at 8:00 P. M. 19 70
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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. on November 23, 1970.
Presant: Mayor-Commissioner' Lee P. Moore
Commissioner James H. Crapps
Commissioner Thomas S. McDonald
Commissioner Gordon T. Meyer
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Enowles
City Clerk H. N. Tatum, Jr.
Police Chief Ben E. Butler .
Absent: Commissioner W. Vincent Roberts
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was a Public Hearing to consider vacating, closing, and
abandoning a portion of a street in accordance with notice published in the Sanford Herald on
November 6, 1970, as follows:
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING, CLOSING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCE.RN:
You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, at
8:00 o'clock P. M. on the 23rd day of November,.1970, at the City Commission Room at the City
Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will
close, vacate and abandon any right of the City and the Public in and to that portion of a
street hereinafter described, to wit:
That portion of Fourth Street lying between the west
right of way line of Oleander Avenue and the east
right of way line of Jessamine Avenue
Persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place above specified.
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
BY: H. N. TAMM, JR., CITY CLERK
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from anyone in favor of, or
against, the proposed vacating, closing and abandoning of a street as described in the fore-
going notice. There were no objections registered. Ned N. Julian, Jr., Attorney for peti-
tioners J. Gordon and Lois M. Butcher, appeared in favor of the closing.
Commissioner Meyer moved to close, vacate and abandon that portion of Fourth Street
as advertised and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance pertaining to same.
Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
The next order of business was a Public Hearing to~ consider amending the Zoning
Ordinance in accordance with notice published in the Sanford Herald on November 12, 1970, as
follows:
NOTICE DF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMEND~NTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD~ FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in
the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on No~ember 25, 1970, to
consider changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, as
follows:
That property lying between Santa Barbara Drive and Osceola Drive and between Hart-
well Avenue and E1 pOrtal Avenue~s" proPosed ~0' be zoned R-lA (Single Family Dwelling) Dis-
trict-. 'Said property being .mOr. e...~ar~icula~ly described as-'f011owS:
~N 1/2 of Lot 21 and Lots 22 and Blk 25', Dre&mwold; and
Lot i and Lots.~3 through 40, Blk 28 and
all Blk 29, Fourth:Section Dreamwold.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said
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hearing.
By order of the City ,Commission of the City of San£ord, Florida, this i'9th day of
November, 1970.
H. N. TAMM, JR.
CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from anyone in favor of, or
against, the proposed amendment. There. being no'objections, Commissioner McDonald moved to
authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone the property as described in
the aforesaid notice of public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried.
Consideration next given to objections submitted by 0w:en P. and Carol A. Forguson
and tabled at regular meeting of November 9, 1970: Mr. Forguson appeared to reiterate opposi-
ti6n to a~nexation of property into the City limits on April 28, 1969, without consent, and
submitted that he had received a 1970 City real estate tax bill in the amount of $70.71, and
was not receiving or utilizing any City services, and requested consideration of disan_uexa-
tion. The City Manager explained annexation procedures as permitted under State law. Mr.
Forguson acknowledged that the former City Clerk had discussed with him that annexation was
imminent.
After discussion, Commissioner McDonald moved that the annexation of the SoUth 5
feet of Lots i and 2 and all of Lots 3 and &, Block 2&, Dreamwold, owned by Owen P. and Carol
A. Forguson, be considered effective on January l, 1971, for City tax purposes. Seconded by
Commissioner Meyer and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Crapps.
Sanford Industrial Commission recommended that Building No. 310 at the Sanford
Airport be advertised as available to interested prospects and/or state agencies and not re-
served exclusively for an indefinite period for a State Police Academy pending a site selec-
tion by the State Cabinet. After consideration Commissioner Meyer moved on the approval of
same, and also to notify the specific parties involved that the City is still interested in
selection of this building for use as a Police Academy. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried.
Commissioner 'Crapps next introduced Resolution No. 1087, and moved on its passage
and adoption and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Commis-
sioner Meyer and carried.
Said Resolution No. 1087 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION FIXING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR
FIttED BASE OPERATORS AND AIRPORT TENANTS
AT SANFORD AIRPORT, SANFORD, FLORIDA.~
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford by deed of transfer from the United States Government
is the owner of the Sanford Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintai~ the airport as a General Aviation Airport;
and
WHEREAS, the terms of the original deed of transfer to the City of Sanford and the
terms of various Grant Agreements between the City and the United States Government require
the City to operate the said airport as a public facility to further aviation; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Agency has suggested that the City adopt a set of
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minimum standards for Fixed Base Operators and Airport Tenants at said airport in order to
govern the use of the land and facilities at said airport; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Aviation and City Manager have recommended certain minimum
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standards for Fixed Base Operators, a copy of which standards are herto attached and by this
reference made a part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. From the effective date of this Resolution, Fixed Base Operators and
Airport Tenants at the Sanford Airport shall, in connection with their activities, comply with
and abide by the minimum standards for Fixed Base Operators and Airport Tenants in the categor~
or categories in which such operator or tenaut may be engaged, a copy of said standards being
atta~hed hereto and by this reference incorporated herein and made part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. Any future lease of facilities at said Airport shall mmke appropriate
reference to these standards, and any lessee shall be bound by the terms of said standards.
ADOPTED this the 23rd day of November, 1970.
Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk
S/ Lee P. Moore
Mayor
William and Earl Gorman, Gorman Construction Company, developers of Seminole Gardens
apartment project on West Fifth Street, appeared to request the Commission to authorize issu-
ance of occupancy permits on 87 completed apartments and balance of apartments to be completed
in December and temporary use of an unimproved West Sixth Street by these tenants until such
time as the City completes the paving of West Fifth Street. Mr. Gorman outlined that the pav-
ing completion of approximately 60 to 90 days would cost their firm from $1~,000 to $21,000 in
interest payments and, though lacking in promptness, had now met their financial obligations
to the City to proceed with said paving.
The City Attorney opined that if the City allows the use of West Sixth Street in its
present condition, the City must be indemnified.
Commissioner Crapps moved to allow the petitioner's tenants temporary use of West
Sixth Street as an entrance to the Seminole Gardens apartment project and to release the
occupancy permits on the basis that Gorman Construction Company will indemnify the City of
Sanford, because of the condition of the street, with insurance in the amounts of $100,000/
$300,000 and $50,000 and accept financial responsibility of grading the street. Seconded by
Commissioner Meyer and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner McDonald.
Letter of resignation next submitted from Ernest M. Southward as member of the
Sanford Industrial Commission, and after consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved to accept
same with regrets and to authorize a letter of appreciation for past services. Seconded by
Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Consideration next givento State requirement of $10,000.00 life insurance coverage
on active fire ~ud police officers and the City's present coverage of $8,000.00 under separate
policy with Travelers Insurance Company and the $2,000.00 under Gulf Group Insurance after one
year employment, City being self-insured for $2,000.00 each for the first year on new personne~
The City Manager recommended that a separate policy be rewritten with Travelers In-
surance Company for coverage of $10,000.00 each for all eligible firemen and police officers
at an additional a~nual premium of $121.90 for a total of 53 men, and on motion of Commissionez
Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was approved.
Consideration given to tabulation of bids opened publicly at 2:00 P. M. on Novem-
ber 20, 1970, for the furnishing of the premi~m and regular gasoline and diesel fuel in ac-
cordance with Invitation to Bid published in the Sanford Herald on November 5, 1970.
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Gulf Oil Company
Citgo
Scovell Oil Co. (American 0il)
BID TABULATION
Regular .Premium Diesel
20.43¢ 22.58¢ -
22.3 ¢ 24.3
25.3¢ 29.8¢ 14.7¢
(100 octane on Premium and 90 octane on Regular)
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried,
acceptance of the low bids were authorized as follows:
Gulf Oi Company: Premium Gasoline - 22.58C/gallon; Regular Gasoline - 20.g3¢/gallon
Scovell Oil Company: Diesel Fuel - t~.7¢/gallon
Request next submitted by the Sanford Housing Authority for the release of a sewer
easement reserved by the City across Lots 2 through 9, Block A, Fellowship Addition, and on
motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried, same was approved
and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute said release.
After consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a contract for the maintenance of the Mellonville Avenue, water tank with Odom Tank
Company, Marianna, Florida, for a term of six years at $700.00 per year. Seconded by Commis-
sioner Grapps and carried.
Commissioner Meyer next introduced Resolution No. 1086 and moved on its passage and
adoption, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Seconded by CommissiOner
Crapps and carried.
Commissioner Meyer next introduced Resolution No. 1086 and moved on its passage and
adoption, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and carried.
Said Resolution No. 1086 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPROVAL OF THE EFFECTUATION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEMINOLE CABDEVISION, INC., AND FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY WHEREBY SAID CORPORATION SHALL USE
THE POLES OF SAID COMPANY ~ ITS OPERATIONS UNDER THE PRO-
VISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 998 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO SAID
CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, has granted a franchise, by and through the
adoption of Ordinance No. 998, to Seminole Cablevision, Inc., to enable said Corporation to
operate and maintain a community television system in the City of Sanford, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Section VII of said Ordinance No. 998 provides, in part as follows:
"The approval as referenced herein shall be in the form of a permit
issued by the City Manager upon approval of (a)layout maps of the
system authorized by this Franchise Ordinance showing planned routing,
utility company poles to which the system facilities are to be attached
and location of all trunk and distribution line amplifiers or (b) true
copies of all attachment requests and subsequent approval made by the
Company to Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and Florida
Power and Light Company," and
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the City Commission of Sanford,
Florida, that Seminole Cablevision, Inc., has begun negotiations with Florida Power & Light
Company, the grantee of an electric franchise in the City of Sanford, Florida, under the
provisions of Ordinance No. 998, with respect to the execution of an agreement whereby said
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Corporation would use the poles of said Company in accordance with the provisions of Section
VII of Ordinance No. 998, hereinbefore recited, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF SANFORD, OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, COUNTY OF SEMINOTE, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of Sanford, Florida, hereby expresses approval
of the effectuation of an agreement between Seminole Cablevision, Inc., and Florida Power &
Light Company whereby said Corporation shall use the poles of said Company in its operations
under the provisions of Ordinance No. 998 granting a franchise to said Corporation; provided,
however, that this Resolution shall not be construed as requiring said Corporation or said
Company to enter into any such agreement unless all of the terms and the conditions thereof
are wholly acceptable to each of the parties thereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25rd day of November, A.D. 1970.
Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. s/ Lee P. Moore
City Clerk Mayor
Recommendation next submitted from Zoning and Planning Commission to rezone Lots l,
2, 8, 9 and 10, Block 9, Pine Level, from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to R-5 (One
and Two Family Dwelling) District, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commis-
sioner Crapps and carried, a Public Hearing was authorized to be held on December l&, 1970,
and the City Clerk authorized to advertise same.
The Zoning and Planning Commission next inqni~ed;:0f the feasibility of vacating
McCracken Road in exchange for a right-of-way to extend 13th Street to Grapeville Avenue
through the Academy Manor Subdivision, and after consideration same was tabled for further
information.
Recommendation next submitted by the City Manager to purchase for the Maintenance
Department one used 1970 Baker Aerial Tower Truck, at a cost of $14,500.00, from Baker Equip-
ment Company of Florida, Inc., St. Petersburg; ~ud after consideration, Commissioner Meyer
moved to authorize same. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried,
minutes of November 9, 1970, and November 10, 1970, were approved.
Consideration next given to a letter from the Seminole County Commission setting
forth a proposed agreement with the Orange County Commission coordinating a uniform clOsing
hour of 3:00 A.M. on January l, 1971, for places serving alcoholic beverages, in order to
minimize traffic hazards, and requesting the City of Sanford to participate. After discussion
and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried, the Com-
mission authorized the cooperation of the City to extend the operating hOurs to 3:00 o'clock
A.M. on January l, 1971, for licences currently permitted to remain open until 2:00 A.M.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
lm
MAYOR