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Home My WebLink About062375-Regular Session;: :MI!N U T E S · ~City...Coraraission~,Sanford, Florida~.~ ?... :':: June 23 at 7:00 P. M 19 75 i _[~_DSTATE LEGAL SUPPLY COMPANY ~" :,', ' '' ~ The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session in the City Hall of the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on June 23, 1975. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore · Commissioner John G. Morris Commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Julian L. Stenstrom Commissioner Gordon T. Meyer .~ City Attorney C. Vernon Mize~ Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. Police Chief Ben E. Butler, The 'meeting was called to order by the Chairman. A public hearing was held to consider condemnation of ten structures or buildings on Report Nos. 75'-661 through 75-670,~Group 36, in accordance with notices authorized at the meeting of May 27, 1975. The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from any property owner or representative thereof. A review of each individual report was as follows: REPORT ADDRESS OWNER 75-661 1624 W 13th Street R. Williams 75-662 1209 Lincoln Court R. Williams 75-663 1213 Lincoln Court R. Williams 75-664 910 W llth Street R. Williams 75-665 914 W llth Street '~ R. Williams 75-666 1208 Mangoustine F. Smith 75-667 806 Me llonville Brock 75-668 1512 W 7th Street Erwin 75-669 705 W llth Street Humphries 75-670 1100 Cedar Avenue Merritt The City Manager reported that Roy Williams, owner of property at 1624 West 13th Street, 1209 Lincoln Court, 1213 Lincoln Court, 910 West llth Street and 914 West llth Street, Report Nos. 75-661 through 75-665, had stated he plans to bring the structures up to code. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, representing Foster Smith, owner of property at 1208 Man- goustine, Report No. 75-666, appeared and stated that they plan to bring the structure up to code. Mrs. Merritt, owner of property at ll00-.Cedar:Avenue, Report No. 75-670, appeared and requested time to decide whether or not to repair the building. After consideration, Commissioner McClanahan moved that finding the buildings under Report Nos. 75-661 through 75-670 to be unsanitary, unsafe, and delapidated, that said struc- tures be condemned and the owner given a notice of 90 days in which to repair or give just cause why same has not been repaired or demolished; and after.~90 days to authorize the City to demolish the structures and levy a lien against the property for said removal. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. The Fire Chief and the Housing Code Inspector submitted reports of buildings or structures found to be in a delapidated, unsanitary and unsafe condition, as follows: MtNU T ES .City Commission;'sanford, Florida,' ';: ' ,.June 23 at 7: 00 P.M. 19,75 1703 Persimmon Avenue 1701 Persimmon Avenue 203 Bradshaw Drive 416~ East 8th Street 916 West llth Street 912 West llth Street 1704 West 16th Street 1804 West 15th Street 1804~ West 15th Street 1802~ West 15th Street 1802 West 15th Street 1606 Pear Avenue 1121~ West 12th Street Ben Hard~n Ben Harden Albert Spray Ella Roberts Roy Williams Roy Williams Lucille McCormick J. C. Ringling J. C. Ringling J. C. Ringling J. C. Ringling J, Henderson Sarah Mae Bass Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize a public hearing to be held July 14, 1975 to con- sider said reports to determine the condition of the structures for condemnation; and to authorize a notice to be placed upon each structure; and a notice of said public hearing directed by registered mail to the owner of the property at the last known address as shown by the Tax Assessment Roll of the City. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald on June 9, 1975, as follows: NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY 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 7:00 o'clock P. M. on June 23, 1975, to consider the adoption of an or- dinance by the City of Sanford, Florida, title of which is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1300 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY, SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED 150 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CELERY AVENUE AND LOCUST AVENUE TO RC-1 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT. A copy shall be available at the office of the City Clerk for all persons desiring to examine the same. Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. H. N. Tatum, Jr. City Clerk Publish: June 9, 1975. Ordinance No. 1300, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY, SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED 150 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CELERY AVENUE AND LOCUST AVENUE TO RC-1 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT. 75-671 75-672 75-673 75-674 75-675 75-676 75-677 75-678 75-679 75-680 75-681 75-682 75-683 REPORT ADDRESS OWNER MINUTES ...... City ~Coramission, ,Sanford, Florida · ,'. ~ ~ ~ June 23 at 7: O0 P. M. MIDSTATE LEGAL SUPPLY COMPANY 19 75 introduced and placed on its first reading and read in full at the meeting of ~June 9, 1975, was next placed on its second reading. After being read by title, Comzaissicnez Stenstrom moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner MeyerL.and carried. Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1300, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY, SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PlAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED 150 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CELERY AVENUE AND LOCUST AVENUE TO RC-1 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT. Commissioner McClanahan moved to remove from table consideration of water service to a proposed housing development on South Sanford Avenue, outside the city limits. by Commissioner Morris and carried. Seconded J. Brailey Odham appeared to submit plans to construct 25 low cost homes in Ginder- ville Heights, financed by the Farmer's Home Administration. He will extend lines to the city for water service and utilize septic tanks. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to approve the request, with individual meters, upon payment of the $500 Water, Sewer and Drainage Control Fee. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize extension of water service to two homes on Celery Avenue, outside the city. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and same failed to carry over the dissenting votes ef Mayor: Moore, Commissioner Meyer, and Commissioner Morris. Application submitted from Jimmie _M. Madison for.a taxi license, returned to the city due to the death of Roscoe Morgan, and requested to use a van type vehicle. The City Attorney stated that a taxi defined as an automobile could include a van type vehicle for transportation of persons for hire. Commissioner Meyer moved to approve the application. Stenstrom and carried. Seconded by Commissioner Co'mmissioner Morris moved to remove consideration of an appointment to the Minimum Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals from table. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. No recommendations were submitted. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to table consideration of an appointment to the Mini- mum Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. Alfred DeLattibeaudiere, President of the Georgetown Improvement Association, ap- peared to request information about paving of the streets in Georgetown area, under the Rev- enue Sharing Street Paving Project. The Mayor stated all five contracts had been let simul- taneously and under-drain work had already commenced in the Georgetown area. ' MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida June 23 at 7:00 P.M. 19 75 submitted from Mrs.. Annie H. Si'eczkowski.~ Commissi~oner'Meyer' moved to accept same with re- grets, and to authorize a letter of appreciation for her service. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to table consideration of appointing a Trustee to fill:the vacancy. Seconded by~.Commissioner McClanahan and carried. On motion of Commissioner'~Morris, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, minutes of June 3, 5 and 9, 1975,~ were approved. The City Manager reported that Seminole2County had. requested the City to pay final payment in amount of $4,900.50 for material cOSts for'joint' paving of West 18th Street now,' before the job is completed. Commissioner McClanahan ·moved to authorize payment of same from the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. The City Manager reported that the Suggestion Review Committee had selected the suggestion of Hugh Sipes to award pins to employees for increments of five years service. Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize same, and to authorize a $25 award for the sug- gestion. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize payment of statement submitted from Munici- pal Code Corporation for $909.31 for recodification supplement no. 3, and to authorize trans- fer from:contingency for same. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids for equipment as follows: Shop: Engine performance tester. Snap-On-Tools Corporation Sun Electric Corporation without Gas. Analyzer $2,758.65 $5,568.00 $3,307.00 (did not meet specifications) Fire Department: Hurst Power Rescue Tool Fire Fighters Equipment Company of Jacksonville $4,693.00 plus cutting head accessory 254.00 $4,947.00 On recommendation of the City Manager, 'Commissioner Meyer moved to accept bid from Sun Elec- ~ tric, in amount of $3,307, without the exhaust gas analyzer; and to accept the bid from Fire Fighters Equipment Company in amount of $4,947, from Revenue Sharing Funds. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize purchase of a 10 KW generator in estimated amount of $1,250 to $1,500,~ ~plus connection panel in the building,~ for the Law Enforcement Center, from Construction Fund. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to deny the request of Mr. Elkins, Artistic Pools, for a license as a pool contractor, without taking the test. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. Commissioner McClanahan 'moved to table consideration of demolishing condemned ~r~,r ~ ~fll rhrn~h ~11 ~n~rd Avmnue. Joe Moss. owner. Seconded by Commissioner Mor- IN U T E S CitY Commission, SanfOrd,, Florkla June 23 at 7:00 P.M. 19 75 introduced Resolution No. 1192 and after being read in full Commissioner Stenstrom moved on its passage and adOption. Seconded by COmmissioner Meyer and carried. Said reso- lution being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION pROvIDING FoR RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITIES AND COUNTIES USING H. H. BLOCK AND ASSOCIATES AS A TESTING AGENCY FOR THE".ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY IN THE VARIOUS TRADES. WHEREAS, The Building Officials Association of Central Florida recogni'zes the need for standard procedures in admin- istration as well as the standardization of examination in the issuanCe of Certificates of Cempetency for the trades covered by their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, at the June 12, 1974 meeting of the aforemen- tioned organization, it was unanimously agreed upon that the following procedures would eliminate some of the confusion and criticisms from applicants affected by such Certificate of Competency program; and WHEREAS, reciprocity will be acknowledged and accepted by all cities and counties in the trades of Building Contrac- tots, Plumbing Contractors, Electrical Contractors and H.A.R.V. Contractors, wherein the Examining Boards and the Commissions have accepted this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that: 1.All applicants for examination for a Certificate of Competency in the above mentioned trades shall be required to show proof of at least two years experience in the trade or category for which he has applied. 2. Acceptable training in an accredited school will be counted as experience, but in no case will technical train- ing be counted for more than eighteen (18) months experience. 3. Reciprocity to be based on examinations prepared, proctored·and graded by H. H. Block and Associates only in the following manner: An approPriate Certificate of Competency shall be'issued'w%thout further examinam tion to any person who has taken and passed a written examination with a grade of 75% for such trade or occupation (Plumber, Electrician, General Contractor, H.A.R.V., etc.) which has been prepared, proctored and graded by H. H. Block and Associates, Gainesville, Florida providing such city or county where examination was taken has codes similar to that area in which he ' 'MINUTES City Commission,..Sanford, Florida . June 23 at 7:00 P.M. 19. 75 MIDSTATE LEGAL SUPPLY COMPANY 4 request from the Building Official's Of- fice in the city or county~who sponsored such examination, a letter and a copy of his application with photograph for iden- tification purposes, certifying that the applicant has taken and passed an appro- priate H. H. Block and Associates proc- tored~examination'~pluS anY lOcal require- ments for pre-qualification of applicants to take such examination (such as a prac- tical examination for Plumbers). Areas not requiring practical examinations as a prerequisite for examination should advise the persons requesting a.letter from the Building Official for recipro- city that they must 'meet all local require- ments in addition to the written examina- tion. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of' June, 1975. ATTEST: s/' H. X. Ta~, Jr. City Clerk CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA s/ Lee P. Moore Mayor On motion Of CommisSi°fier Meyer, SecOnded by CommisSioner Stenstrom and carried, the City Manager was authorized to take 1974 vacation time July 13 through 26, 1975. The City Attorney reported that the Seminole COunty Commission had replied to Resolution No. 1180, adopted March 3" 1975, t° the effect that there'is ~no double taxation in the County Budget. Commissioner Stenstr°m moved to authorize the City Attorney and the City Manager to proceed with studies and preparation of data fOr a court suit, and to deter- mine if other 'municiPalities Would Join the city ~ in a suit to seek relief from double taxa-. tion. Seconded by Commissioner~:McClanahan and carried. The Mayor reported that no progress had' ~ ' ~" been made with representatives of the City of Lake Mary toward leaving in Sanford the approxi'mately 300 acres west of the Golf Course. Commissioner Meyer moved to deny payment of invoice from Tri-County Municipal League in amount of $500 for two years dues, and to notify Tri-County Municipal League that the City of Sanford does not wish to join. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. The City Manager reported that the uniform departments had requested that any cost of living be reflected in their gross salary and that theY would be permitted to pay pen- sion contribution out of their salary, instead of being paid by the city, and same was approved The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids for furnishing one four inch pump and motor for sewer lift station, as follows: M'I!NUTES City Commission~ .Sanf0rd, F10rida~ ' ' . ._~..ms~_ .A..~_~.~rC_A .~_S?__r_ _L.. _~__C~d~_r_.A.. ~... June 23 at 7:00 P.M. 19 75 BIDDER Sewer & Water Utility Supply Co. Longwood Flow Engineered Equipment Orlando Central Florida Pump & Equipment Orlando Highway Equipment Company Orlando Industrial Supply Corporation Orlando S.O.U.S., Inc. Ft. Lauderda le Southern Meter & SupPly Lake land Walker Miller Equipment Co. Orlando Don Wood, Inc. Orlando Harry P. Leu, Inc. (Alternate Bid) Orlando BID $1,795.70 1,849.00 1,971.40 2,020.81 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid 1,708.00 On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Stenstrom moved to accept low bid ~meet- ing specifications from Sewer and Water Utility Supply Compa~iy in amount of $1,796.70. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. Mr. George McCammon, representing ABC Liquors, appeared and submitted a revised site plan for a proposed ABC Liquor Store and Lounge on Highway 17-92, on San Situs property. Commissioner Meyer moved t° approve the plan with Type "E" curbing on the island for the north entrance. of-way between Grove Manor Drive and Clinton Avenue, until the city staff can report. ded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. ~ There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Morris moved to table discussion of low area in Cooke Avenue right- Secon- MAYOR jd