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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida., met in adjourned session
at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.January 10, 1940.
Present: Commissioner alter S. Coleman, Mayor.
ti H. James Gut.
" Edward Higgins
" M. 0 Lodge
" G.E.Rollins.
City Attorney Fred R. t%ilson
City Clerk H N Sayer
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Mrs. H.J Powers next appeared on behalf of the Seminole County Agricultural Fair
to be held in Sanford on February 12th. to 17th., and requested that the City place
an advertisement in the program book.
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After careful consideration, Conaiissioner Higgins moved that a 1 page advertisement
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be placed in this program book at a cost of $10.00
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried.
• Application next received from L.A. Johnson for permit to remodel the existing
building located at the southwest corner of French Ave. and Seminole Boulevard for the
purposes of operating an automobile service station, restaurant and sleeping quarters
for truck drivers in lieu of the permit granted by the Commission underdate of October
2f- 1939, for the removal of this building and construction of a new service station
building at this location.
Thereupon after a careful study of the plans and specifications submitted, and
upon the assurance )f tar. Johnson thet the paving and driveways will conform with the
requirements of the City, Commissioner Gut moved that the aforesaid permit be grented
in lieu of the permit authorized at the meeting of October 23, 1939.
Seconded by Coaanissioner Lodge end carried.
Commissioner Higgins next introduced Ordinance No. 291 , entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATE DRIVE, " "AYS AND SIDEWALKS ON
THE PUBLIC STREETS AND AVENUES OF ThE CITY OF SANF ORD, FLORIDA, AND DRIVEWAYS
AND PAVED AREAS FOR GASOLINE FILLING STATIONS OR OTHER BUSINESS PURPOSES;
TO PROVIDE THEIR MANPI -R OF CJvSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE: A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF TH� PROVISIONS HEREOF.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk.
Bill of Thomson,rood & Hoffman, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, New York City,
in amount of X230.00, covering five approving opinions rendered in the case of
444,000.03 Refunding Bonds, Series "A ", exchanged for old bends, next sub;nitted, and
on motion of Commissioner hiogins, seconded by Commissioner Loage and carried, same
was approved and payment oraered.
Co.ilmissijner hi--ins next introduced Ordinance No. 292 , entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SLCTION 3 of ORDINANCE NO. 223 OF THE CITY OF vANFORD,
FLORIDA, RF..UIRING LICENSES AND PAYMENT OF LICENSE TAX FOR ENGAGING IN
CERTAIN BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF 3ANF O .D, FLORIDA, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
THE 13th DAY OF NOVGViBs,,R , 1933 SO FAR A; SAID SECTIJi� PRESCRIBES THE Pk -JUNT
JF LICr.�SE TAX TO BE PAIR 6Y CJ:uTRACTORS.
and sane was placed on its first reading and r.ed in full by the Clerk.
fh --reupon Co.timissioner Higgins moved that the rules be wE -ived a.na said
Ordinance No. 292 be pieced on its final passage ana adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge.
Thereupon the question recured upon tine wl- ivure of the rules. The Roll was
called end the vote stands as follows:
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Commissioner Coleman
Aye
" Gut
Nay
If Higgins
Aye
It Lodge
Aye
It Rollins
Aye
Communication next read from municipal Judge Miller recommending that the sentence
of John Bentley, colored, convicted in the iv:unicipal Court under date of January 2, 1940
for carrying a concealed weapon, Case No. 26411, and sentenced to 450.00 or 90 days
imprisonment, be reduced to .25.00.
Thereupon Commissioner Lodoe moved that the sentence of John Bentley be reduced
to 425.00 as recommended by Municipal Judge Miiler.
Seconded by Commissioner Higgins, and carried.
Request next received from 71.E.Kirchhoff Jr. for an adjustment of the assessed
valuation in the amount of $790.00 placed on Lot 2 Block 9 Tier B for the years
1936 thru 1939 , and also the assessed valuation in the amount of $510.00, placed
on Lot 9 Block 9 Tier C, for the years 1936 thru 1939, claiming the assessment to
be far in excess of the value of the property.
Thereupon, after ceing informed by the Clerk as to the condition of the improvements
on this property, Commissioner Gut moved thet the assessed valuation of $790.00 on
Lot 2 mock 9 Tier B be adjusted to 4250.00 for the years 1936 thru 1939, and that no
adjustment be allowed on the assessed valuation of $10.00 on Lot 9 Block 9 Tier C.
Seconded by Commissioner Higgins and carried.
Communication next recd from L n Harvey requesting an adjustment of the taxes
for the years 1934 thru 1y3y against the 100 ft of the 1/2 of Lot 7 Lying 'ir'est
of Oak Ave of Keeley's Addition, but in view of the assessed valuation on this; property
being in line with similar properties in this vicinity, no adjustment was allowed.
Application next received from Drs. rN.W. Potter for homestead exemption for 1939
on Lot 127 Senfo Park, claiming that application for such exemption at the proper
time having been neglected through an oversight.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Rollins moved that this
application be approved.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
Request next received from the oeaninole County Agricultural Fair for permission
to place a banner across First Street, and same was °ranted.
Consideration next given to the need of iin:nediate repairs to the roof of the
Club building at the lviunicipal Golf Course.
Thereupon, after consiaerable discussion ana on :Lotion duly carried, the Comriission
autnorized Supt. Miou -1ton to make such temporary repairs as necessary in order to stop the
leaks in the roof of the aforesaid building.
Petition next received from merchants and business men in the vicinity of Bast
First Street and Sanford Ave. that a traffic signal light be installed at this inter-
section.
Thereupon, in view of the fact that no funds are available at tris time for
the installation of the traffic signal covered by this petition, same was ordered filed.
Request next received from Mrs. Elsie &enendez to be allowed to pay delinquent tax6
for the years 193011936 Inclusive, amounting to 190.55, under the adjusted basis,
amounting to X63.90 against Lot 7 Block 13 Tier F, Sanford.
Request, approved.
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Supt. Moughton was next instructed to remove several of the citrus trees from
the City owned property in Bel -Air Subdivision and plant them in and around the Zoo.
On motion of Commissioner Gut , seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried, the
Cori ission next authorized and instructed the Clerk to redeem the State and County tax
certificates that were purchased under the " &urphy Act" by individuals on City owned
property in Bel -Air Subdivision.
Consideration next given to a remunerption f or Mr. G.P.Paxton, former building
inspector for the City, who retired from service on December 31, 1939.
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Thereupon, after considerable discussion and in view of the long and faithful ser-
vice of Mr. Paxton as an employee of the City, Commissioner Higgins moved that the City
pay him a pension of 453.00 per month providing he will continue to keep his life in-
surance policy in force, which the City has been carrying for him under the group life
insurance policy on employees, by converting it into a straight life insurance.policy.
Seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried.
The Clerk next reported that ten more tons of asphalt paving filler are needed
for the =NPA paving project.
Thereupon, Commissioner Higgins moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase
ten tons of asphalt paving filler for the WPA paving project at a cost of `21.40 per ton.
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried.
Consideration next tiiven to the matter of hauling trees for property owners who
will set them out on the parkway in front of their property for beautification purposes.
Thereupon, Supt. Mouohton was autr�orized to haul such trees and charge for the
services on a cost basis, providing it does not interfere with his regular work or
dama -e to City equipment.
Request next received from E.M.Armitage to be allowed the beautification rate
on the water used for his tourist cabin camp, claiming that most of the water consumed
is being used for beautification purposes.
Thereupon, after careful consideration and in view of the fact that Mr. Armitage
is cjnsuming a large quantity of water in beautif yin- the -rounds in tnis camp,
Commissioner Higgins moved that his water bills be calculated on the beautification
rate during the year 1940.
Seconded by Coax issioner Lodge and carried.
Communication next read from A.D.Hoffmann offering to maintain. the radio equipment
in the police department at a service cost of _�25.)O per month, and allow a discount of
25w on all parts furnished for repairs from nis stock room.
Thereupon after careful consideration, the Conmission authorized the service and
maintenance of the radio equipment in the police department by i,�r. Hoffmann under the
terms set forth in his letter.
In response to the advertisement for applications for employment in the police
department , the following applications in accordance with the qualifications specified,
next received.
James F. McClelland Jr.
Don Alvin Hall
Curtis John Hall
Jack Clark
Elmer William Carson
Irvin Dorton
7+illiam Elmer Mattair
Frank E. Warren
Charles Dunn Jr.
Harry J. Byrd.
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Thereupon, after a. lengthy discussion and careful study of the applications re-
ceived, Commissioner hi—ins moved that Chief of Police " iliisms be authorized 1 to
select two men from the applications that are residents of Sanford and within the
age limits specified and employ them temporarily at a salary of 490.00 per month, subject
to the approval of the Commission at the next meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
On motion duly adopted, Chief of Police v7iiiiams was next autnorized to sell
T.O.Tyner Jr. the uniform that was worn by him while employed in the police department
at the purchase price of ;$39.00
On motion of Commissioner Gut, seconded by Commissioner hiogins, and carried,
the Commission next authorized the following adjustment of personal taxes.
Name Year Amount Adjustment
A.S.Simms , 015 Celery Ave.
}.�g
Canceled
1935
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A.S.Simms 512 E. 7th St.
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7.50
1934
7.50
1935
7.50
A.S.Simms, 611 Cypress Ave
1931
3.00
A.z,.Simms ul3 Cypress
1931
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Further c..)nsideretion next given to installing a storm sewer pipe in the open
ditch on Lot 10 Block 2 Tier 10 owned by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and
located on Nest First Street imraedia.tely east of the building occupied by the Altman
Chevrolet Company.
Thereupon, after being advised that tnis ditch drains First Street and Second
Stteets in this area as well as the railroad property, the Commission instructed
Supt, sioughton to install an ei6hteen -inch sewer pipe in this ditch, it being under-
stood that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company will haul in dirt and cover this
pipe when completed.
There bang no further business the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
Cit lerk.
Mayor.
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