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The City Commission of the City of 6a.nford, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. May 13, 1940.
Present: Commissioner Walter S. Coleman, Mayor.
" H.James Gut
" Edward Higgins
" M.J.Lodge
" G E Rollins
City Attorney Fred R. Wilson
City Clerk H.N. Sayer
Chief of Police R.G.Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Minutes of regular meeting of April S. adjourned meetings of April 9,10,11,13,15;
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regular meeting of April 22nd. and adjourned meeting of April 23, 1940 next read and approved.
Current invoices and payrolls for the month of April 1940, properly audited and vouchered
as evidenced by vouchers Nos. 2096 thru 2156, submitted, examined, aoproved and payment
authorized.
Monthly reports of the Streets, Sanitation, Health, Water, Police, Fire, Library, Golf
and Recreation Departments for the month of April 1940, submitted and examined.
Bank Statements in all accounts for the month of April 1940, properly reconciled, submitted
and examined.
Financial statement and statement of revenues and expenditures during the month of
April 1940, submitted and examined.
Montez Harris next appeared and outlined the community week program of the colored
professional and service division of the Works Projects Administration to be held in
Sanford during the week of .obey 20th. and requested some financial assistance from the City
toward defraying the expenses of this program.
Thereupon, after careful consideration, Commissioner Lodge moved that the City donate
$10.00 toward defraying the expenses of this program.
Seconded by Commissioner Hijgins and carried.
Further consideration next given to the request of the First Methodist Church for some
financial assistance toward defraying expenses of the Annual State methodist Conference to
be held in Sanford on June 12th. thru 17th.
Thereupon, Commissioner Higgins moved that $100.00 be appropriated to the Seminole
County Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of helping defray the expenses of the Annual
State ;bethodist Conference to be held in Sanford on June 12th. thru 17th. 1940.
Seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried.
A group of young men , with William Stemper as spokesman next appeared and requested
that the City sponsor softball games during the summer months so as to provide recreation for
the young men and boys of Sanf ord, Stating that they would like to organize !teg= and play
softball on the nights when there are no baseball games being played in the City.
Thereupon, the Commission informed them that there are no.f unds available in the appro-
priation of the Recreation Department for operating softball games, but that the field is
available to them for playing softball, provided they organize a club and sponsor the games
themselves.
Mrs Carrie Smith, Supervisor of the iVPA sewing room project, next appeared and requested
that $5.00 of the City's contribution toward the WPA sewing room project be used to help
defray the expenses of the Community week program of the white Professional & Service Division
of the Viork,Projects Administration, and same was authorized.
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Mr h B Pope next requested that the Florida Motor Lines Corporation be allowed to park
their buses on the driveway parallel with the street at his service station for the load-
ing and unloading of passengers, instead of driving in at the station for the loading
and unloading of passengers as ordered by the Commission at the meeting of April 23,1940.
Thereupon, after careful consideration and upon recommendation of Chief of Police
Williams, the above request was granted.
Application next received from Harry E. Robson for permit to construct an out —door
concrete finish dance floor, size 30' X 30' on a part of the City owned property leased to
him for operating a bowling alley, located at the southeast corner of First Street and
Cypress Avenue.
Thereupon, after considerable discussion, Commissioner Higgins moved that the City grant
Mr. Robson a permit to construct a 30' X 30' out —door concrete finish dance floor on the
aforesaid property.
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner
Rollins.
Engineer Fred T. Williams next presented the "yPA project application covering the con-
struction of a swimming pool and development of the balance of property in Fort Mellon
Park, the total cost of the project being $51,432.00, of which the City's share is
$15P335.00-
Thereupon Commissioner Higgins moved that the application be approved and the 'ayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
Communication next read from sir. Thomas Ratliff requesting the City not to remove the
old 16" redwood water pipe from under his driveway in front of his home located on State
Highway No. 3, offering to assume all responsibilities for any damages which might
occur as a result of leaving this pipe under his driveway.
Thereupon, in view of the fact that in granting the City a permit to construct the
new pipe line on the right —of —way of the State Highway No. 3 the State Road Department
required the City to remove the old pipe line from said right —of —way , it was the opinion
of the Commission that the City will have to remove this pipe from under fir. Ratliff's
driveway.
On motion of Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the
Commission next approved the purchase of bonds, as follows:
5 Refunding Series A bonds Nos. 3722/3726, with coupons due Sept 1, 1940 and
subsequent coupons attached, from Baynard Realty & Insurance Company at a
price of .262.50 per bond and interest.
11 Refunding Series A bonds Nos. 258/262, 1561, 3979/3983, with coupons due
Sept 1, 1940 and subsequent coupons attached f roan Field, Richards & Sheppard
at a price of $280.00 per bond and interest.
5 Refunding Series A bonds Nos. 713/717 with coupons due Sept. 1, 1940 and subsequent
coupons attached, from Rogers, Torrey & Cohu at a price of $275.00 per bond and interest.
5 Ref undino Series A bonds Nos. 4913/4917 , with coupons due Sept 1, 1940, and
subsequent coupons attached f rim A.B.Morrison & Company at a price of $277.50 per bond
and interest.
The Clerk next reported that the WPA had received bids on the two water meters to
be furnished by them under the Water Works Project for installation at the -water pumping
station, and that they have sufficient funds with which to purchase two electrically operated
venturi tube meters in accordance with specifications pre-parted by Engineer 7. ".Gillespie.
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Thereupon the Commission instructed that a request be made to the "1PA for the
purchase of two electrically operated venturi tube water meters for the City.
Application next received from J E Jones for permit to sell beer and wines at
4222 Last Fourth Street, and upon recommendation of Chief of Police Williams, same
was approved.
On motion duly carried, the Cc aimission next approved the transfer to R. Tietjens ,
1144 Park Avenue, of the license issued to Frank Tyler to sell liquors at this location.
Further consideration next given to request of R.S. Miller representing the Florida
'National Lxhibits for a contribution towards financing its activities at the "+orld's
Fair in New York City during the coming season.
Thereupon., Commissioner Higgins moved that $100.00 be appropriated for this purpose,
to be included in the budget for the fiscal yea r 1940 -1941.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
The Clerk next reported that a number of long distance telephone calls are being
made on the telephone in the ►PA office, which is being furnished by the City , and
that there is no one to assume the responsibility of this telephone since the NPA
dispensed with the office personnel.
Thereupon Commissioner Rollins moved that the City discontinue furnishing telephone
service for the INPA office in the City Hall building.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
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Request next received from Dr. `,'I.T.Langley that the overhead street light at
the intersection of Second Street and Scott Avenue be placed back in service, and same was
filed for consideration when preparing budget for fiscal year 1940 -1941.
Request next received from Lyman Phillips for an adjustment of the assessed valuation
in amount of 41,700.00 placed on Lot 5 Block 4 Tier 7 for the years 1934 thru 1939,
claiming this assessment to be in excess of the value of the property.
Thereupon, after comparison of the assessed valuation of this property with the
assessed valuation of similar properties similarly located, Commissioner Higgins moved
that the assessed valuation in the amount of $1700.00 for the years 1934 thru 1939
be adjusted to $1500.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried.
The Clerk next reported that for the year 1938 Lot 1 Block 12 Tier B had been assessed
as improved property, whereas the house on this property was torn down and removed by
the City in 1935.
Thereupon in or -er to correct this error in assessment, Commissioner Gut moved that the
taxes for the year 1935 be adjusted to '$5.10
said Resolution No. 575 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION No. 575
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
releasing and discharging paving lien against lot 1, Block 8 Tier 4,
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Gut, seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried, the
Commission next authorized John D. Abrahams, grater
Plant Engineer
to attend the Water
Wroks Convention to be held at Jacksonville on May
15th. and 16th.
, the expenses incurred
to be borne by the City.
Commissioner Gut next introduced Resolution No.
575 and after
being read in full by
the Clerk , moved its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Higgins and carried by
the following
vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Coleman Aye
it Gut Aye
If Higgins Aye
" Lodge Aye
" Rollins Aye
said Resolution No. 575 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION No. 575
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
releasing and discharging paving lien against lot 1, Block 8 Tier 4,
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of E R TRAF FORD'S MAP OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
YNHEREAS, there appears in Lien Book K, at page 36 of the public records of
Orange County, Florida, of which County Seminole County was formerly a part, the record
of a paving lien dated -uarch 10, 1910, in favor of the City of Sanford, Florida,
and against Lot 1 of Block S of Tier 4 of E.R.Trafford's chap of the City of Sanford,
Florida, in the amount of $106.93, and,
WHIREAS, the City of Sanford has no record on its books of the aforesaid
lien as being outstanding and unpaid, and in order that the aforesaid lot, piece or
parcel of land may be cleared of the record of said lien as aforesaid, the City
Commission deems it proper that any apparent claim of lien on the part of the City
against the aforesaid lot, piece or parcel of land, by virtue of the record aforesaid,
should be released and discharged and the record thereof cancelled;
NOIt, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that the aforesaid recorded paving lien against the aforesaid lot, piece or
parcel of land described as Lot 1 of Block S of Tier 4 of E.R.Trafford's kap of
the City of Sanford, Florida, be, and the same is hereby released and discharged,
and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Seminole County, Florida, is hereby authorized
to enter this satisfaction of record.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May A.D. 1940.
Walter S Coleman
MAYOR.
Edward Higgins
IA. J . Lodge
H James Gut
G E Rollins
As the City Commission of the
Attest: City of Sanford, Florida.
H N Saver
City Clerk. ( Seal)
On motion duly carried, the Commission next authorized and instructed the water
department to install a 3/4" water main on Clark Ave. from Thirteenth Street
south to Fourteenth Street so as to provide water service for the residence of
Mattie Bolin located at the northwest corner of Clark Ave. and Fourteenth St.
Communication next read from the Sallie Harrison Chapter of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution requesting the City not to display torn,
soiled or faded flags.
Thereupon, on motion duly adopted, the Commission ordered all torn and faded
flags that are being used by the City for display purposes destroyed.
Request next received from airs. E.H.Camp for the City to remove a sweetgum tree
from the parkway in front of her home at 306 Elm Avenue, and upon recommendation of
Supt. Moughton, same was authorized.
Deputy Tax Collector H J Powers next submitted the following recommendation
for adjustment of personal taxes of G.R.McCpll, which he ha.d investigated and
made an appraisal of the value of the property assessed.
Year Amount Complaint Adjustment
19 2 $6.00 if Adjust to .00
1933 6.00 if if Adjust to 13.00
Thereupon, on motion duly carried, the Commission authorized the above adjustment.
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Application next received from Anna Shirman to be allowed to pay delinquent taxes
for the years 1911,1927/33, 1936 and 1937, amounting to $103.20, under the adjusted
basis authorized by Resolution No. 57f in amount of $14.56.
Application approved and above adjustment authorized.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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