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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05247139S MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Mayl 24 at 8:00 p. M. 19 71 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 May 24, 1971. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore Commissioner James H. Crapps Commissioner Gordon T. Meyer Commissioner W. Vincent Roberts Commissioner Julian L. Stenstrom Ci~y~A~torney W. C. Hut'chison, Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. Police Chief Ben E. Butler The first item of business was a request submitted by Jim Robson, d/b/a Robson's Men's Wear, 115 South Magnolia Avenue, to waive the requirement of a $50.00 fee for a "going. out-of-business" license as required by Ordinance No. 927, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried over the dissenting vote of Mayor Moore, same was approved. Melvin Siski~d, owner of. property at 2072 South Grandview Avenue, next appeared con- cerning the action of the City Commission at meeting of April 12, 1971,.to close an east-west alley abutting Lot 42, Rose Court, and further referred to minutes of March 12, 1956, in which the City Commission authorized preparation of an ordinance to vacate that certain dead end north-south alley running from Lot 44, Rose Court, southerly to Grandview Avenue. After discussion, CommissiQner Crapps moved that the present City Commission honor the action of the previous City Commission'and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for vacating said i~.nokth, south alley as requested; further, to rescind the action of May 10, 1971, authorizing preparation of an ordinance to vacate the east-west alley; and to authorize execution of an instrument to release that north-south alley deeded to the City by Mr. Lee. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried. Consideration given to tabulation of bids opened publicly at 2:00 P. M. on May 21, 19~1, for furnishing one i,000 gallon pumper fire truck and the final surfacing of two tennis courts in Fort Mellon Park, in accordance with Invitation to Bid published in the Sanford Herald on April 2 and 29, 1971, and May 5, 1971, respectively. BID TABULATION One 1,000 91om Pumper *Ward LaFrance Hahn Motors, Inc. Jack Cocke& Co., Inc. (Mack) ABC Fire Equipment (Seagraves) American LaFrance Base Bid $35,746.00 37,084.20 38,122.70 39,149.00 39,203.00 Additional Options $2,515.50 2,569.75 2,171.15 1,928.30 2,233.00 *Add $806.00 to low bid for canopy cab. In optional, approve only $2,192.50 Total for approval $38,744.50 Surfacing tennis courts U.S. Tennis Court Co., Inc. $5,695.00 St. Louis, Missouri 63119 (complete by 7/31/71) On recOmmendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Crapps moved to accept the low bid of W. Q. Dowling, Keystone, Heights, Florida, Ward LaFrance Truck Corporation, for MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida May 24 at 8:00 P.M. 19 71 399 DOT~S:~OW OFFICE/,~JI-'I-'L¥ COMPANY furnishing one new fire truck at a total cost of $38,744.50, to include canopy cab and optional equipment; and acceptance of the bid of U.S. Tennis Court Company, Inc., for surfacing two tennis courts at a cost of $5;695.00; and to authorize financing with the local banking insti- tions for the lowest interest rate of $30,164.50 to cover the unappropriated balance for the purchase of the fire truck. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. Consideration next given to request tabled on May 10, 1971, from the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce for an appropriation of $1,200.00 to be applied to highway sign advertising. After discussion of the contingency deficit of $6,602.00, and on,motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded b~ Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was tabled until the next City Commission meeting and a Workshop Session was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 1971, at 12:00 o'clock noon at the Holiday Inn. ~Moved by Commissioner Stenstrom that the Chamber of Commerce representatives be al- lowed to meet with the city Commission and be given a copy of the City Manager's memo regarding the contingency. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer. Motion failed to carry over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Crapps and Mayor Moore. Commissioner Roberts having been excused from the meeting due to an emergency. Request next submitted~by Philip Tatich, Attorney for Thomas C. Reed, et al, d/b/a ROM Properties, for the extension of city water and sewer utilities to fifty-one acres for a proposed residential development located west of U.S. Highway 17-92 on SR 427 south of the Seminole Junior College; and on motion of Commissioner crapps., seconded b~ Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was denied. Consideration given to a report dated April 11, 1971, from the City Manager deter- mining the feasibility of financing a new .security complex-jail, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, action was authorized as follows: 1. Proceed with steps for the construction of a new security complex-jail. 2. Start proceedings for the selection of an architect for design of said structure. 3. Transfer $45,000.00 CATV franchise fee and $17,400.-00 from the sale of the jet fuel pipeline, a total of $62,400.00, to Public Project Fund- Security Complex. After further consideration, Commissioner Crapps moved to authorize a maximum limita- tion of $550,000.00 for the completed job to include design, site improvements, and building construction for the security complex-jail. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Consideration next given to a request of Lee Wheeler, Jr., A A Bond Bail Agency, for a refund under FS 903.28 of two appearance bonds estreated in the cases of Calvin Donaldson, as follows: Docket Case No. 93899, dated December 4, 1970, Disorderly Conduct, $202.00; and Docket Case No. 93900, dated December 4, 1970, Opposing a Police Officer, $202.00. On motion of Commissioner Stenstrom, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, ~the Municipal Judge and the City Clerk were authorized to make refunds in cases of this nature as an administrative function in accordance with requirements of 1969 FS 903.28 and 903.30. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida May 24 at 8:00 P. M. 19 71 DOT~0W OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY Consideration given to report regarding appointed members of the various City boards not attending regular meetings in order to make a quorum so that official business can be handled. The City Commission instructed the City Manager to draft a policy relating to ab- senteeism from a certain number of meetings and submit same to the City Commission for further consideration. Commissioner Stenstrom moved that due to the long agenda, lengthy meetings, and in order to give more consideration to other matters, that the City Commission meetings be held on the first, second, third and fourth Mondays of each month. Motion failed to c~ ry over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Crapps, Commissioner Meyer, and Mayor Moore.. Jesse Durden, developer, appeared before the Commission to request City participation in the cost of extending water and sewer utilities to property on which he had an option to purchase, on the south side of West Sixth Street in Block 8, Tiers 18, 19, and 20, for the construction of approximately 16 to 24 homes. Mr. Durden stated that he was relaying the owner's request to close streets of Mulberry, Jessamine, and Oleander within Blocks 19 and 20. The Commission requested Mr. Durden to meet with the City Manager to work out the details and submit back to the City Commission at the next regular meeting. After consideration and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Crapps moved to authorize the salary reclassification of City employees, as follows: Louis Sheffield, Refuse Division From: Laborer II-C - $5,'033.60 - annual To: Laborer II-D - $5,137.60 - annual Jimmie Freeman, Refuse Division From: Laborer II-C - $5,033.60 - annual To: Laborer II-D - $5,137.60 - annual Danny Martin, Maintenance Division From: Maintenance Man C - $4,916.00 - annual To: Maintenance Man D - $5,159.00 - annual Lyman Louis Myers, Fire Department From: Fireman C - $5,936.00 - annual To: Fireman D - $6,148.00 - annual James McLaughlin, Shop Division From: Mechanic C - $5,820.00 - annual To: Mechanic D - $6,063.00 - annual Charles Shivers, Shop Division From: Mechanic C - $5,820.00 - annual To: Mechanic D - $6,063.00 - annual Coy Smith, Airport From: Mechanic C - $2,67 - hour To: Mechanic D - $2.80 - hour A. Robert Kelly, Director of Public Works From: Director of Public Works C - $10,335.00 - annual To: Director of Public Works D - $10,,733.00 - annual S. M. RiChard, Jr., Director of Utilities From: DireCtor of Utilities C - $10,335.00 - annual To: Director of Utilities D - $10,733.00 - annual Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. After consideration, the city Commission set a workshop session on June 9, 1971, at 12:00 noon, to meet with the Zoning and Planning Commission and Gerald Dake, City Planner, to MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida May 24 at 8:00 P.M. 19 401 OFFICE So.PLY COMPANY review the General Land Use and Public Capital Improvements Program. The City Commission instructed the city Manager to review the buildings on the airport to determine the availability of an office site in which to relocate the Sanford Industrial Commission office. Resolution No. 1097 was next introduced and after being read in full, Commissioner Crapps moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Roberts. Said Resolution No. 1097 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE PRESIDENT'S FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PRO- GRAM. WHEREAS, it is recognized that municipalities throughout the United States are in dire need of additional revenue sources in order to properly provide the functions which are the responsibility of local municipal government; and WHEREAS, it is the feeling of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the President's proposed federal revenue sharing program is a vital necessity to effective fiscal programs of local municipal government; NOW, TH-EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the President's proposed federal revenue sharing program be and it is hereby endorsed, and the Florida Congressional Delegation is by these presents urged to support the same. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission and copies thereof delivered to the Florida Congressional Delegtion. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, A.D. 1971. s/ Lee P. Moore Attest:s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk s/ J. H. Crapps s/ Julian L. Stenstrom s/ Gordon Meyer As the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida On motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, minutes of May 10, 1971, were approved. On request of the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor was appointed to represent the City at meetings to be held to improve communications between elected officials, with the first meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 10, 1971, at 12:00 o'clock Noon at the Caboose Restaurant in Fern Park. Annexation petition was next submitted from owner of Lots 15 and 16, Second Addition to Park View, 2817 Magnolia Avenue; and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commis- sioner Roberts and carried, same was approved for annexation upon proper certification by the County Tax Assessor, and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the proper ordinance for same. On recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission, Commissioner Meyer moved to MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida. May 24 at 8:00 P. M. ,19 71 authorize a public hearing to be held on June 28, 1971, to consider zoning to R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, approximately 33 acres of land abutting the Onora Road Extension, and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise same. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Request submitted by Gerald Mitchell, Superintendent Water Distribution Division, for a salary advance in the amount of $400.00 to be repaid on basis of $25.00 per payday, and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was approved. Request submitted from the Sanford Housing Authority for the City Manager to attend the annual Public Housing and Rehabilitation Officials Conference to be held in Miami Beach, June 20-23, 1971, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, same was approved. Ordinance No. 1023, 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 same was 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. 1023, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer. Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Mayor Moore Commissioner Crapps Commissioner Meyer Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Stenstrom yea Said Ordinance No. 1023 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: · Mayor Moore Commissioner Crapps Commissioner Meyer Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Stenstrom Yea Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote, h>ad passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1023, 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. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. lm MAYOR