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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 March 8, 1971.
Present: Mayo~-Commissioner Lee P. Moore
Commissioner James H. CrapDs
Commissioner Gordon T. Meyer
Commissioner W. Vincent Roberts
Commissioner Julian L. Stenstrom
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Police Cheif Ben E. Butler
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was a hearing pursuant to Ordinance No. 882, to conaider
aPPlications for cerDificates to operate taxicabs, requested by Robert Young for one addi-
tional license and Donald A. Drury for two licenses, and further, to consider the Commission's
policy limiting the certificates to a total of twenty-four cabs.
Harry Miller, President of Sanford Transit Cab, Inc., d/b/a Yellow Cab Company,
appeared and stated he could not see the need for additional taxicabs at the present time and
reminded the Commission that under a former commitment his company was operating a 2~-hour
service under a deficit':at some periods during this time. He cited several recommendations
for amendments to the present taxicab ordinance.
After consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved to deny the request of Robert Young
for a license to operate a 1957 Dodge as a taxicab. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried.
After discussion, Commissioner Crapps moved that the on~ remaining taxicab~ license
be issued to Donald A. Drury, and the request for a second permit be denied, and that taxicab
permits remain at the established maximum number of twenty-four. Seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Meyer.
On motion of COmmissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried,
the City Attorney was authorized to review Taxicab Ordinance No. 882 for recommendations to
updating same, including consideration o~ the ~ge of vehicle and to increasing liability
insurance coverage.
Art P. Maheu, Manager of the Sanford Gas Company Division, appeared to support a
lease proposal submitted by Florida Public Utilities Company for 7,900 feet of t-inch and
6-inch jet fuel pipeline located within the compound of the Sanford Airport property to pro-
vide natural gas to customers located thereon. Said proposal to include:.
1. Florida Public Utilities Company pay the City of
Sanford 6% of the annual gross revenues from the
sale of firm natural gas to commercial customers
within the Airport and 3% of the annual gross
revenues from the sale of interruptible natural
gas within the Airport.
2. The minimum annual lease payment will be $200.00.
3. The lease period to be for one year with the option
to re-lease each year for a five-year period.
4. That the Company have the option to negotiate with
the City for the purchase of the leased property
during the period of the lease.
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5. The Company to retain title to all pipes and other
property it installs and connects to the leased
property within the Airport.
After discussion, Commissioner Meyer moved to accept the lease proposal as outlined conditioned
upon Item 1. to include residential customers in addition to commercial, and to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare said lease. Secgnded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
A. B. Peterson, Jr., Vice-Chairman of the Zoo Committee, presented a written progress
report for the proposed relocation of the Municipal Zoo to a larger site on Seminole Boulevard
and including the following:
1. Founding a Zoological Society to lend substantial
financial support to the maintaining of a zoo through
monetary membership pledges in the area of $500.00 a
year for a minimum of a five year period. Formation
of said Society is now in the planning stage.
2. Formation of a separate group of citizens as an Advisory
Group to the Society to provide an avenue for financial
assistance from the general public.
3. City zoo facilities and zoo monies presently appropriated
be turned over to said Society.
4. City participation at least to the extent of the present
participation as an annual financial cOntribution to the
Society.
After discussion, Commissioner Stenstrom moved to accept the Zoo Committee'Report,
dated March 8, 1971. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried,
Ordinance No. loll, entitled:
AN oRDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN T~ CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREAS
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS OF 1957.
was i~tr~duced and placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. lO14, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Mayor Moore Yea
Commissioner Crapps "
Commissioner Meyer "
Commissioner Roberts "
Commissioner Stenstrom "
Said Ordinance No. 1014 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Mayor Moore Yea
Commissioner Crapps "
Commissioner Meyer "
Commissioner Roberts "
Commissioner Stenstrom "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
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Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. loll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO END INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREAS
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS OF 1957.
Proposal dated March l, 1971, from FoundationServices, Inc., Orlando, in the amount
of $7,750.00 for underpinning work on the Municipal Civic Center Dressing Room Addition to
correct the present settling condition, next considered, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps,
seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was tabled until addition has completed
settling.
Petition next submitted for installation of two street lights on Washington Street
at Glenway Drive and Cooke Street, and after consideration and on motion of Commissioner
Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was approved.
Request from Gene Estridge, Executive Vice President of First Federal Savings and
Loan Association, Sanford, for the vacating of the north-south alley and the east-west alley
(less the westerly ll7 feet) in Block 2, Tier 6, Town of Sanford; and on motion of Commis-
sioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, a public hearing was authorized
to be held on April 12, 1971, and the City Clerk authorized to advertise same.
Consideration next given to an appointment of one member to fill vacancy on the
Sanford Industrial Commission created by the resignation of Thomas S. McDonald.
Names submitted for consideration, as follows: Julian L. Stenstrom, A. A.
McClanahan and Verlin M. Arnett.
Commissioner Crapps moved to appoint A. A. McClanahan.
Meyer.
Seconded by Commissioner
The Chairman asked for a roll call vote, whiCh stands as follows:
Mayor Moore
Commissioner Crapps
Commissioner Meyer
Commissioner Roberts
Commissioner Stenstrom
Yea
Yea
Yea
Naye
Abstained
Thereupon, the Chairman announced the motion passed by a majority vote on the
appointment of A. A. McClanahan to the Sanford Industrial Commission for a tenure of office
to January 13, 1973.
After consideration, Commissioner Roberts moved to reappoint Andrew Carraway to
serve on the board of the Sanford Housing Authority for a four-year term, effective from
May 20, 1971, to May 20, 1975. Seconded by CommiSsioner Meyer and carried.
Request next submitted from County of Seminole for the appointment of a City repre-
sentative to attend a meeting of the Seminole County Water Control and Conservation Advisory
Committee at 7:30 P. M. on March 17, 1971, and subsequent called meetings thereafter re-
quiring'~ city participation. Commissioner Meyer moved on the appointment of Commissioner
Julian Stenstrom. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Request next submitted by the Downtown Merchants Association to waive the occupa-
tional license fee of $225.00 for rides and concession being operated during the Promoti6nal
Sales Week of March 9--13, 1971, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner
Stenstrom and carried, same was approved.
Consideration next given to a request of the Seminole County Republican Executive
Committee for the use of the Municipal Civic Center Oith alcoholic beverage privileges on
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March 29, 1971, for a Lincoln Day Dinner, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by
Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was approved upon the payment of the standard fee of
$25o.oo.
After consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved that the National Holiday of July 4,
1971, be observed on Monday, July 5, 1971, with the closing of C~ty offices. Seconded by
Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Consideration next given to a report by the City Manager on a new State Pension Plan
versus the present pension systems for police, fire, and general employees, and on motion of
CommiSsioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the City Manager was au-
thorized to obtain from a qualified consultant a proposal of cost covering a conversion and
related benefits for city employees to the State Pension Plan.
After consideration~ Commissioner Crapps mo~ed to authorize the City Attorney to:;
prepare a resolution supporting House Bill No. 57, regarding the "right to work" clause of
the State Constitution and copies forwarded to the Orange-Seminole Legislative Delegation.
Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried.
Consideration next given to recommended salary reclassifications for City employees,
and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, the fol-
lowing were approved:
(a) Emery Kreinbring, Fire Department
From: Firefighter Grade C - $5,956.00/annual
To: Firefighter Grade D - $6,148.00/annual
(b) Karl Fehd, Airport
From: Maintenance Man & Mechanic Grade C - $2.52/hour
To: Maintenance Man & Mechanic Grade D - $2.62/hour
(c) Edmond M. Turner, Airport
From: Airport Superintendent Grade C - $6,731.O0/annual
To: Airport Superintendent Grade D - $7,023.00/annual
(d) Cleo Carter, Finance Department
From: Clerk-Typist D - $4,465.00/annual
To: Clerk-Typist E - $~,75~.O0/annual
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried,
Ordinance No. lO15, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
· ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD ~ FLORIDA, THE AREAS
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS OF 1957.
was introduced and placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. lO15, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Roberts.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the w~iver of the second reading, the roll was
Called and the vote stands as follows:
Mayor Moore Yea
Commissioner Crapps "
Commissioner Meyer "
Commissioner Roberts "
Commissioner Stenstrom "
Said Ordinance No. lO15 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Mayor Moore
Commissioner Cr~Pps
Yea
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Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. lO15, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREAS
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS OF 1957.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried,
minutes of February 22, 1971, were appmoved.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund, Florida State
Bank, Nos. 6544 through 6601; General Fund, Sanford Atlantic National Bank, Nos. 18772 through
18989; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 706 through 720; Policemen's
Pension Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 267 and 268; Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund,Florida
State Bank, Nos. 165 ~hrough 167; Sanford Airport, United State Bank of Seminole, Nos. 665
through 698; Utility Sinking Fund Series "B" Bond, Florida State Bank, No. 55; Board of Bond
Trustees, Sanford Atlantic National Bank, Nos. 396 through &O0; Utilities Service Taxes Fund,
Samford Atlantic National Bank, No. 27; Public Projects Fund, Sanford Atlantic National Bank,
No. 160.
Statement dated March 8, 1971, in the amount of $452.&5, submitted by Airport
Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.,. for professional services regarding litigation and court costs
on City of Sanford vs. Catalina Industries, Inc., foreclousure of landlord's lien, next con-
sidered, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried,
payment was authorized from Airport Fund ACcount No. 86-9, Legal Fees.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Meyer moved to approve the
transfer in the amount of $205.00 from Public Library Account No. 6021, Building Maintenance,
to Account No. 6026, Equipment, for book shelves. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried.
Commissioner Crapps next requested that consideration be given to a motion that
failed to be carried at meeting of April 13, 1970, to amend Ordinance No. 849 from the re-
quirement of 200 seating capacity for restaurants for sale of alcoholic beverages until 2:00
A. M. on Sundays to be amended to a requirement of 120 seating capacity, and requested that
his affirmative vote be changed to a negative vote and be cast With the majority. There were
no objections registered.
Commissioner Crapps moved that the City's offer made on October 12, 1970, to Michael
Porter for the sale of City-owned property abutting Lum's Restaurant, 2508 South French Avenue
for a sum of $5,000.00, be withdrawn on April l, 1971. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and
carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Roberts.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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