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The City Commission of the City of 6anford, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. August 12, 1940.
Present: Commissioner `~alter S. Coleman, Mayor.
" H James Gut
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Edward Higgins
" M J Lodge
" G E Rollins
City Attorney Fred R. o"ilson
City Clerk H N7 Sa.yer
Chief of Police R.G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Current invoices and payrolls for the month of July 1940, properly audited and
vouchered as evidenced by vouchers Nos 2374 thru 2467 submitted, examined, approved and
payment authorized.
Monthly reports of the streets, sanitation, health, water, police, fire, library,
golf and recreation departments for the month of July 1940, submitted and examined.
Financial statement and statement of revenues and expenditures during the month
of July 1940, submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for the month of July 1940 , properly reconciled,
submitted and examined.
Laura Clark next appeared with reference to the old building located on Lot 42
Block G, Chappell's Subdivision , that is in a. dilapidated unsafe condition, and
requested the Commission to grant her an extension of time to repair same, she having
been notified by the City Attorney to place this building in a safe condition or the
City would condemn and remove it in accordance with instructions issued at the meeting
of July S, 1940.
Thereupon, after careful consideration, the Commission granted an extension of
90 days for the aforesaid building to be repaired and placed in a_ safe condition.
On motion of Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the
Commission next approved the purchase from ors Mary B. Cutting, Chicago, of three Refunding
Series B bonds at a_ price of -00.00 per bond and interest, and 10 Refunding Series A
Bonds from Baynard Bros. Realty & Insurance Company, St. Petersburg,Fla.. at a price of
0261.25 per bond and interest.
Application next received from Ruth Jones for permit to sell beer and wines at
1207 W. Thirteenth St. and from Joe Houston for permit to sell beer and wines at 1301
W. Thirteenth St., and same were authorized, subject to the approval and instructions of
the Chief of Police.
On motion of Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried,
the Commission next authorized access by the Clerk and City Attorney to safety deposit
Box No265 at the janford Atlantic National Bank for the purpose of depositing therein
thirty City of Sanford eater Plant Revenue Certificates purchased from Central Foundry
Company as an investment for the Insurance Fund.
Request next received from Miss Fannie Reba Munson for permission to tear down
a three -room one -story frame dwelling house located on Lot 1 Boyd's Subdivision, and
use the material from same to remodel a. five -room one -story frame dwelling house and
garage located on Lot 2 Boyd's Subdivision, both lots being assessed together on the
City's tax rolls, of which there are delinquent City taxes against same for the years
1927 thru 1939•
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Thereupon the.Commission granted Miss Munson permission to tear down the afore-
.equest next received from the banford TaIicab
said building and use the materials for the purposes as stated above, it being understood
that the removal of this building will not affect the City's tax liens against this
spaces for them on Park Avenue in front of the
property.
The Clerk next reported that Jule Whittley, colored City employee, who was afflicted
with tuberculosis and the City paying f or his hospitalization and treatment in the State
Tuberculosis Sanitorium at Orlando, died August 10,1940.
A.D.Rosier Plumbing Company a.t
On motion of Commissioner Rollins, seconded by Commissioner "Xut and carried, the
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Commission next approved the payment of 4150.00 to Fred R. Wilson, City Attorney, for advanc
the years 1931 thru 1939 in
on legal services in connection with foreclosmre on vacant lots in z)a n Lanta. 2nd Section.
and Magnolia Heights for delinquent tax liens and street paving assessments.
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Bill of Fred T. ;'7illiams in amount of $220.60 covering engineering services during
amount of
the month of July 1940, in preparing preliminary estimate of the proposed WPA project for
and that there is no assessable
improving the Municipal Airport, next presented, and on motion of Commission Higgins,
personal
property left at this location for the City to
levy upon and sell for said taxes
seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried, same was approved and payment ordered.
stating
Inspector Duncan next reported that the old frame warehouse building located at
the northwest corner of Holly Avenue and Commercial Street is in a dilapidated unsafe
condition and a fire hazard.
Thereupon the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution condemning this
warehouse building , for passage at the next meeting.
Communication next read from the National Youth Administration, '' +y eshington,D.t3.
advising that effective August 15, 1940 all NYA projects will be discontinued, except
those that are in connection with the National Defense Program, and same was ordered filed
for further consideration.
The Clerk next reported that the claim filed with Glenns Falls Indemnity Company
against Surety Bond of Robert M. Hardaker as City Recreation Director for recovery of
City funds in amount of $19.55 taken by Mr. Hardaker at the time he left the employment of
the City had been paid by the Insurance Company, and that the balance of salary in amount
of $23.00 due Mr Hardaker had been paid to the Sanford Atlantic National Bank, in accordance
with his letter of authorization dated February 19, 1940.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next approved the sale to A.Duda & Sons, Ovie
Florida, of the balance of second hand redwood water pipe on the yard at City's Concrete
Pipe Plant for the sum of $475.00
Thereupon, after careful consideration and in view of the fact that there is no
assessable personal property at the aforesaid location for the City to levy upon for its
tax claim, Commissioner hi`gins moved that Mr.Rosier's offer of 420.00 for full settlemnt
of the delinquent personal taxes for the years 1931 thru 1939 against A.D.Rosier Plumbing
Company be accepted, and the Clerk be authorized to cancel the balance in amount of $103.50
.equest next received from the banford TaIicab
Company for the City to reserve two
parking
spaces for them on Park Avenue in front of the
Gilbert Hotel, and same was referred
to the Chief of Police.
Deputy Tax Collector Powers next reported that
A.D.Rosier Plumbing Company a.t
915 West
First Street owes delinquent personal taxes for
the years 1931 thru 1939 in
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amount of
$123.50, which he has been unable to collect,
and that there is no assessable
personal
property left at this location for the City to
levy upon and sell for said taxes
stating
that Mr. Rosier has offered to pay the City $20.00 as full settlement of these
taxes.
Thereupon, after careful consideration and in view of the fact that there is no
assessable personal property at the aforesaid location for the City to levy upon for its
tax claim, Commissioner hi`gins moved that Mr.Rosier's offer of 420.00 for full settlemnt
of the delinquent personal taxes for the years 1931 thru 1939 against A.D.Rosier Plumbing
Company be accepted, and the Clerk be authorized to cancel the balance in amount of $103.50
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Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
The following applications for adjustment of taxes and /or special assessments
were next received, and on motion duly carried, same were authorized and approved:
L E White Lot S Block 12 Tier 7 Taxes & Penalties 1934/39 52.41
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED
Adjusted to 18.77
Special Assessment & Interest 278.48
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED
Adjusted to: 6.83
Elmer J Toll W. 36 ft of Lot 139 all
Lots 140 and 141 Sanford
Heights Taxes & Penalties 1935/39 28.54
ADJUSTMENT AUGHORIZED
Mattie L Stprke Lot 1 Blk 9 Tr. 1 Adjusted to: 18.53
Taxes & Penalties 1937/39 37.58
Adjusted to: 18.00
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
City erk.
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