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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, Dec. 27 at 7:30 P M 199
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. met in adjourned session at
tge City HaIll in the City of Sanford,, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.December 27, 1939•
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins, Mayor.
It Walter S. Coleman
to H James Gut
if M.J.Lodge
it G.E.Rollins
City Attorney Fred R. Filson
City Clerk H N Sayer
Chief of Police R. G Williams
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Meeting called to order by the Chairman
A committee from the Sanford Kiwanis Club , with Karl Nordgren as spokesman next
outlined the program for the Annual Mid - Winter Kiwanis Conference to be held in Sanford on
January 14 and 15, 1940, and requested the Commission to have the street flags on display,
the colored street lights turned on and waive the green fees at the Municipal Golf Course
to all visiting Kiwanians during this conference, also requested a donation of $150.00
toward defraying the expense of holding this conference in Sanford.
Thereupon after considerable discussion and in view of the benefits to accrue to the
City through the publicity to be gained, Commissioner Gut moved that the colored street
lights be turned on, the street flags displayed and the green fees waived at the Municipal
Golf Course to all visiting Kiwanians during the Annual Mid - Winter Conference, and that
$100.00 be donated toward the expenses, with the understanding that all unexpended funds for
this purpose be returned to the City.
Seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried.
A humber of contractors and business men next appeared with reference to Ordinance
No.289 amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 223, prescribing the amount of license tax to
be paid by contractors, which was introduced and placed on its first reading at the meeting
of Dec. 11th.
Thereupon , after a lengthy discussion in which several protested the passage of
Ordinance No.289, also several who urged its passage and adoption, the Commission ordered
it tabled and instructed the City Attorney to prepare another ordinance for consideration:
at the next regular meeting.
Application next received from N. Constantine for permit to sell liquor in sealed
containers ( Package Store) at 406 Sanford Ave, and upon the recommendation of chief of
Police Williams, same was approved.
Application next received from Mrs May Dickens for homestead exemption for 1938
on Lots 1 and 2 Block 5 Tier 10, claiming this property to be her permanent home and
application for such exemption at the proper time neglected through an oversight.
Application referred to the City Attorney
Communication next read from the Engineer's Office of the War Department advising
that bids will be awarded on January 4, 1940 for the removal and disposal of the sunken
barge at the foot of Myrtle Ave in Lake Monroe.
Communication neat read from Chase & Company urging that a traffic signal light
be installed at the intersection of French Ave. and Twentieth St.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Coleman moved that a traffic
signal light be installed at this intersection and that the Clerk be authorized to purchase
a National Standard Traffic Signal from W.S.Darley & Company at a price of $102.95 for this
purpose.
Seconded by Commissioner Rollins and carried.
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, Dec • 27 at 7:3D P M 1 9_ 9
Upon the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. G P Paxton as Building Inspector
Commissioner Rollins introduced Resolution No. 566 and after being read in full by the Cler
moved its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried by the following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Higgins
Aye
" Coleman
Aye
" Gut
Aye
}� Lodge
Aye
" Rollins
Aye
said Resolution No. 566 being in words and figures as follows
RESOLUTION NO. 566
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MR. G.P. PAXTON, AS BUIL ING INSPECTOR OF
SAID CITY AND EXTENDING TO HIM THE THANKS OF THE CITY FOR HIS LONG AND
FAITHFUL SERVICE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD.
WHEREAS, MR. G. P PAXT ON, Building Inspector of the Oity of Sanford, has
tendered his resignation after having been in the employ of-the City for nearly
thirty years; and
WHEREAS, MR. PAXTON entered the employ of the City in the year 1911 as a fireman
and later became Chief of the Fire Department becoming familiarly known to his fellow
employees and friends as "Chief" and has served the City of S of ord in various capacities,
including his present position of building inspector and has lways performed his duties
faithfully and without fear or favor and for the best interest of the City of Sanford and
it is with regret that the City Commission accepts his resignation as Building Inspector:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, that the resignation of Mr. G.r. Paxton as Building Inspector of the City be and
the same is hereby accepted, said resgination to become effec ive the 31st. day of December
1939-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the thanks of the City o� Sanford be and the same are
hereby extended to " Chief" Paxton for his long - and faithful 4rvice as an employee of
the City of 68nf ord and that the City Commission extends to him its best wishes for
many more years of usefulness as a citizen of our City, County and State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Commission and a certified copy thereof be delivered to "Chief" Paxton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution become effective immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 27th day of December, 1939.
Attest:
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City Clerk.
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Mayor.
Walter S. Cc
G.E. ollins
H. J es Gut
M. J. Lodge
As the City Commission of the
City f Sanford, Florida.
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Thereupon Mr. Paxton expressed his appreciation to the Commission for the courtesies
extended him,`stating that he considered it 8 great honor to have been able to serve the City
of Sanford for so long.
Each member of the Board then commended Mr. Paxton for his long and faithful service
and extended him their best wishes.
Consideration next given to the request of the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
that the porch at the Chamber of Commerce building be enclosed with glass windows so as to
provide a comfortable room with ample space for the entertainment of winter tourists.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Gut moved that the City pay
one -half of the cost of enclosing the porch with glass windows at the Chamber of Commerce
building, Provided th-e� ,)Ch:ambe"r� of-, comma -tee- pa'y ;the- .balance of the cost, the total cost
not to exceed $500.00
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
On motion duly adopted, Supt. Moughton was next authorized to employ Martin Temple
to make the extension to the building at the shutf leboard courts at Palmetto Avenue and
Second Street, such extension having been authorized at the meeting of November a9th.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 274 governing electrical construction, Commissioner
Coleman next moved that E.B.Randall, Jr. Master Electrician, D.C.Stafford, Journeyman
Electrician and G.L.Duncan, Building Inspector, be appointed as the Board of Examiners for
the year 1940'.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next authorized and instructed that the
green fees be increased to 75¢ for each round of play at the Municipal Golf Course during
the winter season, effective January 1, 1940.
Request next received from the Florida power & Light Company for an easement
install an anchor guy on Lot 9 Block 13 Bel -Air Subdivision, this property having been acquired
by the City through foreclosure of taxes and street paving liens.
Thereupon on motion duly adopted the Commission granted the aforesaid easement and
authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
Bill of Central Hanover Bank & Trust Company in amount of $100.00 covering fee for
obtaining names and addresses of holders of Refunding Series "A" and "B" bonds next pre-
sented, and on motion duly adopted, same was approved end payment ordered.
Bill of Chas. F.Wert, Jeweler, in amount of $63.35 for one trophy presented
to Mr. C E Bradshaw by the City Commission in commeration of the splendid support and
successful operation of a winning baseball team for the Seminole County Baseball Association.
during the 1939 season, next presented, and on motion duly carried, same was approved and
payment ordered.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next authorized an expenditure of $40.00 for
the purchase of trees and shrubbery to be planted in Fort Mellon Park.
Chief of Police Williams next reported that Mayo Langston had tendered his resig-
nation as police patrolman, effective December 26,1939.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next authorized the salary of T.O.Tyner,Jr.
desk officer in the Police Department, increased to $100.00 per month, effective Jan.1,1940.
There being no further business the meeting then adjourned.
Attest:
.. City.Cler