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092539164 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 2;i,7:30 P M-19-3-9- The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. September 25, 1939• Present: Commissioner Edward Hid ;ins, Mayor. if Walter S. Coleman It H. James Gut " M.J.Lodge " G.E.Rollins City Attorney Fred R.t "ilson • City Clerk H.N.Sayer. Chief of Police R. G. T illiams. Meeting called to order by the Chairman. Minutes of adjourned meetings of September 7th, 8th, regular meeting of September 11th, adjourned meetings of September 13th, 18th and 19th, 1939 read and approved. Mrs. F.E.Roumillat next appeared on behalf of the Garden Club and requested permission to use a space in the Chamber of Commerce building for an office stating that they had obtained permission from the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce providing it met with the approval of the City Commission. Request approved. Further consideration next given to the plumbing bill of 7V.J.King in amount Of $7.70 covering repairs °to sanitary sewer line of R.L.Shinholser at 607 Oak Avenue. Thereupon, after considerable discussion and upon a statement from Mr. King that in his opinion the trouble was caused from negligence of the WPA workers in failing to re- connect Mr. Shinholser's sewer when replacement was made of the City's sewer line, the Commission agreed to pay the aforesaid plumbing bill for Mr. Shinholser. Messrs J.A.Calhoun and R.L.White next appeared in connection with their sanitary sewer line extending across the property owned by A.D.Rosier and connecting to the City's sewer, stating that Mr. Rosier had notified them that he was going to disconnect their sewer line and requested the Commission t,) take the necessary action to prevent him from disturbing this sewer. Matter referred to the City Attorney and Supt. Moughton. Request next received from the Packer Advertising Company for a permit to remove two sign poster boards and replace same with frame structures, one located on the corner of Celery Ave. and Bay Ave. and the other at the corner of First Street and Jessa.- mine Avenue. Thereupon in view of this request not conforming with the ordinance regulati erecting of sign and billboards, action deferred pending an opinion from the City Attorney, Application next received from Harry Robson to lease sufficient land in Fort Park Mellon / to erect and operate a Miniature Golf Course, and same was referred to Commissioner Gut and the Recreational Committee. Bids next received for furnishing 500 feet of Municipal Fire Hose for the Fire Department as follows: 1 I'l wit w 'i 1 I' n It I., MINUTES 16 t CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25o7:30 P M 19—a Wight Bros. Company B.F.Goodrich Company's Underwriter Double Jacket Fire Hose: 200 Ft. 1 " Rocker Lug Couplings 0 .49 per ft. , 3 year guarantee. 200 Ft. 1 " Plain Couplings ® 47 ¢ per ft. 3 year guarantee 300 ft. 2 " Rocker Lug Couplings ® 71 per ft. 3 year guarantee 300 ft. 2 "fPlain Couplings ® 69¢ per ft. 3 year guarantee. Less .070 per foot for old couplings. Eureka Fire Hose Division) 209 ft. 1i" 2_ply Multiple 0 75¢ per ft. 6 year guarantee 200 ft 1 " Heavy White Single 0 70¢ per ft. 300 ft 2t" Octive 2 Ply 0 1.20 per ft. 300 ft. 2" Multrax 0 1.10 per ft. 300 Ft. 2t" Blue Diamond 0 1.05 per ft. Less 07¢ per foot for old couplings. Fabric Fire Hose Company 200 Ft. 1 " "Arrow" Double Jacket 0 80¢ per ft. 6 year guarantee 200 ft. 1 " "Safety" Double Jacket ® 70¢ per ft. " 300 Ft. 2 " "Arrow" Double Jacket ® 1.20¢ ter Ft. " " " 300 ft. 21" "Safety "Double Jacke Less 07¢ per foot for old couplings. 0 1.10 per ft. 6 year guarantee. Thereupon the Chairman appointed Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Rollins and Fire Chief Cleveland as a eommitee to tabulate the aforesaid bids and submit at the next meeting. The Clerk next reported that for the years 1933 thru 1938, Lot 7 Block 6 Tier A, had been assessed as improved property, whereas, it is a vacant lot and reductions in the valuation should have been made when the valuations on unimproved property were reduced. Thereupon, in order to correct this error in assessment, Commissioner Lodge Moved that the valuation on this lot be adjusted to $1,280.00 for the years 1933 thru 1937, and $1,025.OU for 1938, balance to be canceled. Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried. On motion duly carried the Clerk was next authorized to instruct the Central Hanover Bank & Trust Company, New York to pay the coupons due Sept 1, 1939, without the executed ownership certificates attached thereto, from Refunding Series "A" and "B" Bonds represented by R.E.Crummer & Company, Chicago, they having agreed to obtain ownership certificates and forward direct to the City.: Application next received from David Mitchell for permit to sell beer end wines at 410 Sanford Ave., and same was referred to Chief of Police Williams for investigation. Application next received from Moody Harden for permit to sell beer and wines at 300 Sanford Avenue, and same was referred to Chief of Police Williams for investigation. The Clerk next reported that the Southern Bell Telephone Company is discontinuing a number of their pole lines and transferring the wires to the Florida Power & Light Company's pole line, and that they had offered to make the transfer of the Police call system lines to said poles provided the City pay for the cost. Thereupon, the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Southern Bell Telephone Company that in accordance with the terms of their franchise, they will have to transfer the Police call, system wires at their own expense. Communication next read from Major George A.DeCottes, Post Commander of the local National Guard, requesting the Commission to rescind its action of August 14th. placing 111aximum of $2.50 per month for free water furnished the Sanford Armory, and to continue d6j4ati /water consumed. Thereupon, after considerable discussion the Commission authorized the maximum of free water increased from $2.50 to $5.00 per month, all water used in excess of this amount to be charged to the Armory. Application next received from Clarence Moseley for permit to tear down an. old dilapidated frame building located on the N 1/2 of Lot 10 Block 11 Tier D which has been condemned by the City, and on recommendation of Inspector Paxton, same was granted. 1�60 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25, 7;30 P M . 19---" Bill of the Florida State Road Department in amount of $11.60 covering tests made of the strength of concrete mixtures for sidewalk specifications as prepared by Engineer Williams, next presented and on motion duly carried, same approved and payment ordered. In accordance with the regulations governing the holding of Primary elections, and on motion of Commissioner Lodge, seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried, the Mayor was next authorized to issue an election proclamation calling a Primary Election to be held on November 7th, 1939, for the purpose of selecting two nominees for the position of City Commissioner, one to fill the vacancy to be created by the expiration of the term of office of City Commissioner Edward Higgins and the other to fill the vacancy to be created by the expiration of the tsrm of office of City Commissioner M.J.Lodge; the following being designated as Clerk and Inspectors of said election: For Clerk : E.F.Lane For Inspectors: Mrs F.E.Roumillat, Mr. N.O.Garner and Mr. W'.E.Watson. On motion of Commissioner Gut, seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried the Clerk was next authorized and instructed to transfer $1,000.00 from the Division of Insurance, to the Insurance Fund Account in the Sanford Atlantic National Bank, this amount to supplement funds already on deposit in this account and carried as a reserve to pay claims f which the City may be liable as a Self Insurer under the Workmen's Compensation Act. On motion of Commissioner Rollins, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the Clerk was next authorized and instructed to transfer $2,600.00 from current Debt Service collections to the Sinking Fund for interest on unexchanged Series "A" Refunding Bo $450.00 from the Department of Water Utility revenues to the Sinking Fund for interest on unexchanged Series "B" Refunding Bonds; $2,814.52 from the Sinking Fund to the Ordinary Fund to reimburse the Ordinary Fund for purchase of unref ended bonds and Debt Service ex- penses paid by the Ordinary Fund. Commissioner Lodge next introduced Resolution No. 559 and after being read in full by the Clerk moved its passage and adoption. Commission: Seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried by the following vote of the Commissioner Higgins Aye " Coleman Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye Rollins Aye said Resolution No. 559 being in words and figures as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 559 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ANY UNEXPENDED CASH SURPLUS ON HAND AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1938 -1939 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1939 -1940, FOR USE FOR THE ORDINARY PURPOSES AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, deems it necessary, expedient and for the best interest of said City that any unexpended cash surplus as of September 30, 1939 , of the operating revenues of said City for the fiscal year 1938 -1939 be appropriated for the ordinary purposes and operating expenses of said City in the budget for the fiscal year 1939-1940. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that any unexpended cash surplus as of September 30, 1939, of the operating revenues of said City for the fiscal year 1938 -1939 be and the same is hereby appropriated to the Department of General Government of said City for the ordinary purposes and operating expenses of said City for the fiscal year 1939 -1940, and said cash surplus shall be incorporated in the budget of revenues and expenditures of said City for said fiscal year 1939-1940 for the ordinary purposes and operating expenses of said City. Ii 1 I. rI, MINUTES _167- CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, — September 25P7:30 p 11 19-39- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective Immediately upon its passage and adoption. Passed and adopted this 25th day of September , 1939. Edward Higgins Walter S:a%io man M.J.Lod e Attest: ka ' t_... H.N.Sayer _,_ s the City Commission o t e City Clerk. ( Seal) OttyT .of-- Sanford, Florida. Commissioner Gut neat introduced Resolution No. 560.µ- At this time H.H.Coleman, local manager of the F1QT1d -Powoz l .Z omgan ,j FP before, the Board and registered a protest against the assessfa .�,_iiluation'p�saed�,,on the pets property of the Florida Power & Light Company for year 1939 i�i� iii tin of` $230,006- 6O� ' Thereupon Commissioner.Gut moved the passage and adoption of said Resolution No, 560,' same being in words and figures as follows: "RESOLUTION-40.­56G.-.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAMFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY Cr SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1939, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1940. WHEREAs, in accordance with Section 59, as amended of the Charter of the City of Sanford, Florida, the City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, has made up and submitted to the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida an estimate or budget of the revenues and expenditures of the City of Sanford, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1939 and ending September 30, 1940, such estimate or budget having been made with particular application to the various Departments of the City, said budget so prepared being in words and figures as follows, to -wit: BUDGET SUMMARY 1939 -1940 ANTICIPATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT Miscellaneous Revenues Profit from Department of Water Utility Surplus in the Department of General Government as of Sept 30, 1939, appro- priated for operating expenses in the Department of General Government during the Fiscal Year 1939 -1940 Prior Year's Taxes ( that part originally levied for operating expenses) To be raised by Taxation - 1939 Tax Roll FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER UTILITY 33725.00 5597.50 10,000.00 22,000.00 47,000.00 $1159322.50 Revenues 51,140.00 FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEBT SERVICE Prior Years' Taxes ( that part originally levied for Debt Service) 25,000.00 To be raised by taxation - 1939 tax roll 66,000.00 21,000.00 TOTAL, ANTICIPATIONS 12b0,4b2.50 AEPRCPRIATI ONS DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT Operating Expenses 115,322.50 DEPARTMENT OF WATER UTILITY Operating Expenses 232673.75 Debt Service: Payments on contract for Purchase of Diesel Engines, Generators, Pumps, etc. 3,600.00 Interest on Series "B" Refunding Bonds 11,960.00 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION,. SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25 7.:30 P M, 19 9 DEPARTMENT OF WATER UTILITY contd. Sinking Fund for purchase or acquiring bonds Certificates of Indebtedness Net Profit to Department of General Government DEPARTMENT OF DEBT SERVICE. Interest on Series "A" Refunding Bonds Sinking Fund for purchase or acquiring bonds Certificates of Indebtedness TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 6,260.00 48.75 -5,597-50 50,390-00 37t551-00 3,059.00 $51,140.00 _91,000 00 26o 462. 50 ESTIMATED MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Privileges and Franchises 102000.00 State Road & Bridge Fund 2,000.00 Pound Fees and Dog Taxes 25.00 Inspection Fees 250.00 Fines & Costs 7,500.00 Interest & Cost on Taxes 7,500.00 Cemetery Lots Sold 750.00 Golf Course 2,500.00 Recreation 21000.00 Sundry Miscellaneous Income 1,200.00 TOTAL $33P725•00 APPRCPRIATIONS DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT SITY COMMISSION Salaries - Commissioners $1,250.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 100.00 1050.00 MUNICIPAL COURT Salary - Judge 600.00 Office Supplies _ 50.00 650.00 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Salary - City Attorney 900.00 Office Supplies & Miscellaneous 25.00 925.00 MUNICIPAL ICIPAL ELECTIONS Salaries of Election Officials and Miscellaneous Expenses 150.00 150.00 DIVISION OF STREETS, BRIDGES & SEWERS ( Including Street Cleaning and garbage Removal) Superintendence 2,200.00 Labor 112000.00 Food & Clothing for Prisoners 1,500.00 Gas, Oil & Supplies for Motor Vehicles 3,500.00 Machinery & Equipment Supplies 900.00 Street & Sewer Materials 900.00 Emergency & Mtscellaneous Supplies 350.00 Communications 50.00 License Tags 50.00 New Equipment 250.OQ 21,000.00 1 �J 1 1 1 1 f 1 f. MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25 at 7: 30* P M1 939 DIVISION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS Labor 900.00 Lights, Fuel, Ice etc. 600.00 Janitor's Supplies 200.00 Repair Materials 00.00 2,400.00 ENGINEERING Engineer's Fees 1,000.00 1 000.00 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Labor 700.00 Telephone 35.00 Plants, Shrubs and other supplies 125.00 560.00 DIVISION OF INSPECTION Salaries - Inspectors 1095.00 Gas,OIL & Auto Supplies _ 225.00 2,220.00 STREET LIGHTING & WATER SUPPLY Street Lighting ( Current) 9000.00 Repairs, Replacements and New Equipment 1,000.00 Hydrants ( Water) _2,640.00 12,940.00 DIVISION OF INSURANCE FIRE, Automobile, Robbery Etc. 1,350.00 Workmen's Compensation 1,075.00 Employee's Group Life Insurance 575.00 Surety Bond Premiums 225.00 3,255.00 DIVISION OF DOCKS & WHARVES. Repairs and Replacements 200.00 200.00 DIVISION OF POLICE PROTECTION Salary of Chief 2,160.00 Salary - Lieutenant 1560;00 Salary - 1 Patrolman 1,500.00 Salaries - 2 Patrolmen 2,340.00 Salary - Motorcycle Patrolman 1,200.00 Salary - Day Desk Officer 10080.00 Salary - Night Desk Officer 960.00 Salary - Extra Patrolman 6UU.UO Special Services 100.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 1,000.00 Office Supplies 100.00 Communications 100.00 Repairs to Equipment 100.00 Drugs, Chemicals, Disinfectants etc. 150.00 Uniforms, Badges, Caps , etc. 400.00 Food & Supplies for prisoners 350.00 Supplies except uniforms 100.00 Janitor's Supplies 75.00 Ice, Fuel , etc. 50.00 Gas 30.00 License Tags 10.00 Other Miscellaneous Expenses 25.00 Radio Monitor 300.00 14,290.00 7'R9 t 17 0 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 2;i at _72.3(2 P M19 -t5 DIVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION Salary - Chief 12800.00 Salary - Assistant Chief 1,380.00 Salary - Fireman mechanic 19200.00 Salaries - Other Firemen 3,120.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 350.00 Machinery & Equipment Supplies 150.00 Communications 175.00 Office & Quarters Supplies 110.00 Chemicals, etc. 25.00 Repairs, Replacements & Small Tools 75.00 Uniforms, Badges , Caps etc 300.00 Gas, Fuel, Ice Laundry , etc. 175.00 Janitor's Supplies 75.00 New Fire Hose 400.00 Furniture & Fixtures 50.00 9,385,04 DIVISION OF PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS zoo Labor 750.00 Feed & Supplies for animals 800.00 Chemicals, Disinfectants etc 50.00 Building Supplies 100.00 Tools and Miscellaneous Supplies .00 1,775.00 RECREATION: Salary - Recreational Director 1,200.00 Labor 500.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 425.00 Athletic Field, Supplies & Maintenance 250.00 Diamond Ball - Supplies & maintenance 700.00 Badminton - Supplies & Maintenance 100.00 Dances - Supplies & Maintenance 400.00 Semi -Pro Baseball, Boxing, Craft, Tennis ,etc. 350.00 Office Supplies 50.00 Lighting Equipment for Shuffleboard Courts 250.00 Semi -pro Baseball Diamond - Construction 152.00 375.00 BARKS Labor 2,750.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 250.00 Plants, Shrubs, Fertilizer etc. 375.00 Repairs, Replacements and.tools 200.00 Miscellaneous Supplies 50_00 3,625-00 #9,775.00 DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SANITATION Salary - City Physician 900.00 Testing Foods ( Milk) 10000 11000.00 HOSPITAL Contribution for Maintenance 1,200.00 10200.00 ate. I �J 11 LJ 1 11 0 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25 7. 30- P M 19.39- PUBLIC LIBRARY Salary - Librarian 1,260.00 Salary - Assistant 380.00 Lights, Fuel etc 150.00 Books, Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses 360.00 2,150.00 GOLF COURSE Salary - Manager 900.00 Labor 2,028.00 Lights & Power 400.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 400.00 Seed, Fertilizer etc 700.00 Repairs, Replacements and Tools 250.00 New Equipment 125.00 Outside Trucks and Labor for Hauling Dirt 300.00 5,103.00 CHARITY Chemicals, Drugs etc 350.00 Seminole County Welfare Board 600.00 Lodging & Food for Indigent Transients 400.00 Miscellaneous 150.00 1,500.00 AVIATION F Upkeep and Maintenance 50.00 50.00 FINANCE, RECORDS & TAXATION Salary - Clerk & Assessor 2,820.00 Salary - Tax Collector 1,740.00 Salary - Deputy Tax Collector 1,380.00 Salary - Bookkeeper 1,680.00 Audit 650.00 Legal Advertising 100.00 Recording Fees 25.00 Office Supplies 650.00 Communications 125.00 Office Equipment 100.00 9,270.00 P� BLICITY Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1,200.00 All Other Purposes 500.00 1,700.00 SP�CjAL LITIGATION & FINANCING Legal Fees & Miscellaneous 2,000.00 20000.00 CONTINGENT FUND Contingencies 13,949.50 13,945.50 TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT 118,322.50 171. 172 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANEORD, FLORIDA, — $Eptmbe r 25 .7,030 P K-197 9 DEPARTMENT OF DEBT SERVICE For Interest Due Maxbh 1 and September 1, 1940, on City of Sanford, Florida, Refunding Bonds, Series A , dated March 11 1937 and due September 1, 1977 $50,390.00 For purchase or acquiring City of Sanford bonds, the revenues for this purpose to be derived from excess colleetione.of Debt Service proportion of current and prior years' taxes over requirements for interest on Series "A" Refunding Bonds. 37,551.00 For Certificates of Indebtedness due July 1, 1940 issued in settlement of interest on bonds refunded by Series "A" Refunding Bonds 3,059.00 TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEBT SERVICE $91,000.00 DEPARTMENT OF WATER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION UNIT Salary --off ice Clerk 1.320';,00 Office Supplies 440.0? 1,720:00 DISTRIBUTION UNIT Salary - Service Man 1,680.00 Salary - Meter Man 1,680.00 Extra Labor 275.00 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 250.00 Meters, Meter Boxes & Repairs 450.00 Telephone & Telegraph 40.00 Repairs & Extensions 1,050.00 Miscellaneous _.75.00 5,500.00 MDUCTION UNIT Salary - Engineer 1,800.00 Salaries - 2 Assistant Engineers 2,340.00 Plant Labor 300.00 Fuel & Lubricating Oil 1,200.00 Maintenance of plant, repairs and purification supplies 1,500.00 Lights 100.00 Telephone & Telegraph 75.00 Miscellaneous Expense 100.00 To apply on purchase of water pipe to replace the water supply main from wells to pumping station .9,038.75 16,453.75 Total Operating Expenses $23,673.75 DEBT SERVICE. Payments on contract for purchase of diesel engines, generators, pumps, etc. 3,600.00 For interest due March 1 and September 1, 1940 on City of Sanford, Florida, Refunding Bonds Series B, dated March 1, 1937 and due September 1, 1977 11,960.00 For purchase or acquiring City of Sanford bonds payable from the net revenues of the Department of Water Utility 6,260.00, For Certificates of Indebtedness due July 1, 1940, issued in settlement of interest on bonds ref und6d by Series "B" Refunding Bonds 4s.75. Total Debt Service $21,868.75 Estimated Net Profits of the Department of Water Utility, appropriated to the Department of General Government 5,597-50 TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF MATER UTILITY $51,140.00 7 1.-� J [I 1 C 1 1 ."4 1 1 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25 :30 P M 19__35 173 WHEREAS, each and every item contained and set forth in said budget prepared by the City Clegkhas been carefully considered by this Commission. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that saidBudget as prepared and presented by the City Clerk to the City Commission be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of the City of Sanford, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning the first day of October , 1939, and ending the 30th day of September , 1940. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the collection of any revenues of said City the City Clerk shall allocate from each dollar collected and received the several amounts to the respective funds or purposes for which the same are hereby authorized and appro- priated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective as of the 1st. day of October , 1939. Passed and adopted this 25th. day of September , 1939• Edward Higgins Mayor. Walter S. Coleman G.E.Rollins M.J.Lodge H.James Gut As the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. ATTEST: H.N.Sayer City Clerk. ( Seal) Seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried by the following vote of the Commission. Commissioner Higgins Aye. " Coleman Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye " Rollins Aye. Commissioner Gut neat introduced Ordinance No. 265, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 295. AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1939 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1940. an same was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk. Thereupon Commissioner Gut moved that the rules be waived and said ordinance No. 265 be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Lodge. ,Thereupon the question recurred upon the waivure of the rules. The roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Commissioner Higgins Aye " Coleman Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye " Rollins Aye Thereupon said Ordinance No. 285 was placed upon its final passage and adoption. The Roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Commissioner Higgins Aye " Coleman Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye " Rollins Aye. 174, MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 25 7= 30 P M 19-39 Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous voted had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 265, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 265. AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1939 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1940. On motion duly adopted Ordinance No. 265 was neat ordered POSTED at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, in accordance with the terms of the Charter , as amended. Commissioner Gut neat introduced Ordinance No. 266, entitled: ORDINANCE N0. 266. AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE AMOUNT AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION AND MAKING THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR 1939- and same was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk. Thereupon Commissioner Gut moved that the rules be waived and said Ordinance No. 266 be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Coleman. Thereupon the question recurred upon the waivure of the rules. The Roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Commissioner Higgins CD Aye " Commissioner Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye " Rollins Aye Thereupon said Ordinance No. 286 was placed upon its final passage and adoption. The roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Commissioner Higgins Aye " Coleman Aye " Gut Aye " Lodge Aye " Rollins Aye Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote,, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 286, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE AMOUNT AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION AND MAKING,t THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLIJRIDA, FOR THE YEAR 1939 On motion duly adopted, Ordinance No. 266 was then ordered POSTED at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, in accordance with the terms of the Charter, as amended. On motion of Commissioner Gut, seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried, the Commission neat instructed that the City take over the operation and maintenance of the Diamond Ball Field and the Clerk authorized to charge -the balance of $1,538.26 due from the REcreational Committee on the cost of construction, to the Division of Parks and Playgrounds as a capital outlay of the City. Under the original agreement the City underwrote the cost of installing the aforesaid diamond ball field and such cost was to be repaid from the net receipts from games. Consideration neat given to employing a Recreational Director for the City on a full time basis. Thereupon Commissioner Gut moved that R.M.Harda.ker be employed as City Recreational Director at a salary of $100.00 per month, effective October 1, 1939. r Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried. On motion of Commissioner Lodge, seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried, the Commission neat authorized and instructed that G.L.Duncan be transferred from the Fire Department to the Division of Inspection, and employed as assistant inspector at a salary LJ r' 1 Ll MINUTES. 175 CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, September 2 -, at 7 .-0 P-10-39 Iof $100.00 per month, effective October 1, 1939• Application next received from D.M.Somerville for employment as manager of the Municipal Golf Course, and same was ordered filed. On motion of Commissioner Rollins, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the Com- mission next authorized payment to the Barnett National Bank of Jacksonville, the second annual premium in amount of $463.99 due October 1, 1939, on the five year insurance premium contract covering fire insurance on City property as provided in the Schedule Policy. On motion of Commissioner Lodge, seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried, the Commission next ordered all insurance policies renewed with the same companies now carry- ing such insurance. Request next received from members of the First Christian Church that a park bench be placed in front of their church on Sanford Avenue, and 'same was granted. Bill of City Attorney Fred R. Wilson in amount of $47.09 covering expenses incurred in handling legal matters for the City, next presented and on motion duly carried, same approved and payment ordered. Request next received from R.M.Blanf ord to be allowed to pay the paving assessment and interest amounting to $326.74, under the adjusted basis amounting to $18.99 against Lot 9 Block 4 Tier 9 Request approved, provided City taxes for years 1936/39 are also paid. Request next received from R.C.Whitten to be allowed to pay delinquent taxes for years 1927 thru 1939 amounting to $2,922.94, under the adjusted basis amounting to $923.09, agaift-st Block 21 Neave's Addition. Request approved. Request next received from the Sanford Building & Loan Association to be allowed to pay delinquent taxes for the years 1932 thru 1939 and paving assessments and interest amounting; to $2,610.30 under the adjusted basis, amounting to $330.02 against Lot 146 Sanford Heights. Request approved. Request next received from D.E.Brubaker to be allowed to pay delinquent taxes for the years 1931 thru 1933 amounting to $222.75, under the adjusted basis, amouting to $14.93. Request approved. Request next received from George Huff to be allowed to pay delinquent taxes for the years 1931 thru 1939 amounting to $542.79,under the adjusted basis, amounting to $249.70 against Lot 2 Block 4 Tier S. Request approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ayor. Attest: / C Cit Clerk.