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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in regular sessiom at
the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M. March 8, 1937.
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins, Mayor.
If W.A.Leffler, .
If M.J.Lodge
City Attorney Fred R. Wilson
City Clerk F.S. Lamson
Chief of Police R.G.Williams
Absent: Commissioner W. R. Dupree ( who appeared later)
Commissioner P.N.Whitehurst.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Current invoices and payrolls for the month of February 1937, properly audited and
vouchered as evidenced by vouchers nos., 8577 through 8647, submitted, examined, approved
and payment ordered.
Monthly reports of the streets, sanitation, health, water , police, fire and
library departments for the month of February, 1937, submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for the month of February, 1937, properly reconciled,
submitted and examined.
Financial statement and statement of revenues and expenditures during the month of
February 1937, submitted and examined.
Mr. B.E.Purcell of the Purcell Company next appeared with reference to a purported
unpaid account of some City employee and was advised to furnish the City Clerk with full
information for presentation to the City Commission at the next regular meeting.
Communication next read from City Commissioner P.N.Whitehurst submitting his
resignation as a City Commissioner of the City of Sanford, Florida., as follows:
Adel, Georgia.
February 22, 1937.
Hon.Edward Higgins, Mayor
City of Sanford
Sanford, Fla.
Dear Mr. Higgins: —
It is with the keenest regret that I tender you herewith my resignation as a member of
your honorable body of City Commissioners.
This action has been made necessary because of my recent employment by the Sowega Melon
Growers Association as Secretary — Manager, which will of necessity require my full time here.
It has been a pleasure indeed to have had the honor and privilege of working with you and
other members of the City Commission during these past several months.
With kindest personal regards to each of you, I am
Yours very truly,
Perry N. Whitehurst.
Thereupon, Commissioner Lodge moved acceptance of the resignation of Commissioner
Whitehurst, effective at once.
Seconded by Commissioner Leffler and carried.
Commissioner Lodge next introduced Resolution No. 500 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C(AIMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CALLING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO FILL THE
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER OF SAID CITY CAUSED BY THE RESIGNATION OF THE
HONORABLE P.N. WHITEHURST, CITY COMMISSIONER.
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and same was read in full by the Clerk.
Thereupon Commissioner Lodge moved that said resolution No. 500 be passed
and adopted.
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Seconded by Commissioner Leffler and carried by the following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Higgins
" Leffler
" Lodge
Aye
Aye
Aye
said Resolution No. 500 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CALLING AND PROVIDING FO
TV HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, to FILL THE VACANCY
I THE OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER OF SAID CITY CAUSED BY THE RESIGNATION OF THE HONORABLE
P.N. WHITEHURST, CITY COMMISSIONER.
WHEREAS, A vacancy has occurred in the office of City Commissioner of the City
of Sanford, Florida, by reason of the resignation of Honorable P.N.Whitehurst, City Commissi
of said City, and there will be more than sixty days between the happening of such vacancy
and a general election in said City, and it becomes necessary to hold a special election to
fill said vacancy in the office of City Commissioner:
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that a special election be and the same is' hereby called to be held on the 13th
day of April , 1937, to fill the vacancy in the office of City Commissioner of said City
caused by the resignation of the Honorable P.N. Whitehurst, City Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, shall issue
his proclamation giving notice of such special election, the date and purpose thereof
and place where the same will be held , and the time of opening and closing of the
polls, and stating therein the names of the inspectors and clerk who are designated in
this resolution for such election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the notice of election provided for in the neat preceding
paragraph shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper published
in the City of Sanford, Florida, and proof of publication thereof filed with the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That J.H.Tillis, W.M.McKinnon and H.J.Wilson, who
are three intelligent, discreet and fair — minded citizens, and residents and registered
voters of the City of Sanford, Florida, are hereby appointed as inspectors, and
E.F.Lane, who is a resident and registered voter of the City of Sanford., Florida, is
hereby appointed as Clerk of said Special Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the aforesaid special election shall be held in the
City Commissioners' room in the City Hall of the City of Sanford, Florida, and the polls shall
be opened at seven — thirty A.M. Eastern Standard Time, and shall close at sundown on said date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, shall
open the registration books of said City, as provided by the charter of said City, and
shall prepare ballots for the holding of said electio n in accordance with Ordinance No. 212
of said City, and do all things necessary and required in and about the holding of said
special election and as required in and by Ordinance No. 212 of said City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 8th day of March 1937•
Edward Higgins.
Mayor.
M.J.Lodge.
W.A.Leffler
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, March S at 7:30 P.M. _19___37
Attest:
F.S.Lamson
As City Clerk.
( Seal)
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
Commissioner Leffler next introduced Ordinance No. 254 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF ORDINANCE NO 212 OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ENTITLED, " AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE THE HOLDING OF REGULAR AND SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA."
and moved that it be placed on its first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried by the following vote of the
Commission:
Commissioner Higgins Aye
" Leffler Aye
" Lodge Aye
Thereupon said Ordinance No. 254 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1:3 OF ORDINANCE NO 212 OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
ENTITLED, " AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE THE HOLDING OF REGULAR AND
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA."
was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk.
Consideration next given to the need for repairs to the roof of the Chamber
of Commerce' Building, also to the piling beneath and adjoining the building.
Thereupon bid was presented from W.F.Ravenel for removing, driving and cutting
off and capping piling in front of and under Chamber of Commerce building as follows:
Pulling 47 piles from Chamber of Commerce Building at $2.00 each $94.00
Cutting off and capping 22 piles under Chamber of Commerce Building
at $7.00 each. 154.00
Driving 9 fender piles at $7.00 each 63.00
Thereupon in,view of the necessity for this work and no other bids having
been presented, Commissioner Lodge moved that the bid of W.F.Ravenel as outlined be
accepted and the work authorized.
Seconded by Commissioner Leffler and carried.
Bids next considered for reroofing the Chamber of Commerce Building but in
view of the fact that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce had appropriated
$250.00 for such repairs, same were referred to the Chamber of Commerce for attention.
Consideration next given to possible sites for an authomobile 11 Trailer Camp"
in Sanford.
Thereupon Commissioner Leffler moved that the City Attorney be instructed to pro-
ceed with foreclosure proceedings against vacant lots in Bel =Air Subdivision which are
tax delinquent over two years, the majority of these lots being tax delinquent since
1927.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
Communication next read from the Civic Department of the Sanford Woman's
Club requesting an investigation of the charges made by the 11100 taxi - cabs" , claiming
that the charges actually made are in excess of the amount as advertised on the out-
side of the cabs.
Matter referred to City Attorney Wilson for investigation and report.
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Request next presented from J.F.Rogers for permission to remove an oak
tree in the parkway in front of his home at 910 Myrtle Avenue, and on recommendation
of Inspector Paxton_" same was granted.
Communication next read from A.P.Michaels, waterworks engineer making appli-
cation to be retained as the engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the
installation tiro -150 HP Diesels at the Municipal Water Pumping Station, the construction
of an electric line from the pumping station to the well location, and the installation
of deep well turbine pumps at the wells; the fee to be based upon the minimum per-
centage and the amount of $500.00 previously paid to be credited to this engineering
work.
At this time the Mayor reported that Mr. Michaels had refused to consider
the proposition heretofore authorized of $200.00 to prepare the plans and specifications
for this work, but that Mr. J.E.Craig, waterworks engineer who originally designed and
installed the Municipal Mater Plant had agreed to do this work at the figure authorized.
Thereupon, on motion duly carried, Mr. J.E.Craig was authorized to prepare
the plans and specifications, as outlined, at a price of $200.00.
The Clerk next reported that under the terms of the agreement dated December
10th, 1934, between the City and W.E.Kirchhoff Jr. and extension of time granted by
the Commission under date of Lecember 14th, 1936, Mr. Kirchhoff remitted to the City
under date of January 20th, 1937 check for $1500.00 as full payment for the personal
property in the Mayfair Hotel as covered by said agreement dated December 10th, 1934, and
that bill of sale for such personal property had not been obtained from Dofnos Corporation,
to whom this property was transferred under authority of Resolution No. 471, adopted
March 27, 1935, for delivery to Mr. Kirchhoff.
Bill of the Sanford Electric Contracting Co. for $49.45 , covering electric
wiring at the Municipal Athletic Field club house, not included in th* original project
next presented, and on motion duly carried, approved and payment ordered.
On motion duly carried, the Clerk was next authorized to purchase three dozen
American Flags at $15.00 per dozen, for display on holidays and during celebrations.
Request next received from Mrs Mattie Hester for widow's exemption allowance
on her property described as Lot B Block 12 Tier S for the year 1933 and subsequent,
her husband having died in 1932 and application for widow's exemption having been neglected
through oversight.
Thereupon Commissioner Lodge moved that the exemption be allowed..
Seconded by Commissioner Leffler and carried.
The Clerk next presented Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville Depository
Receipt No. A -1177, dated Feb. 20, 1937, covering $25,000.00 H.O.L.C. lj� Series F
Bonds, said Depository Receipt having been delivered to the City by the Sanford Atlantic
National Bank as additional security for City funds on deposit in said baAk.
Security approved.
Mr. G W Spencer next appeared with further reference to his request for a permit
to erect store building at the N.W. corner of Thirteenth St. and Park Ave., and at the
same time requested re- consideration of his application to erect automobile service
station at this location.
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Thereupon careful consideration was given to the matter, Mr Spencer assuring the
Commission that the cost would not be less than $4,000.00 and presenting picture of
service station similar to that proposed to be constructed.
Thereupon Commissioner Leffler moved that Mr. Spencer be granted permit to
service
erect an automobile/station on Lots 4 and 5 of Block 14 Tier 4, located at_ the northwest
corner of Thirteenth Street and Park Avenue , with the understanding that the building
would cost not less than $4000.00 , would be Of the type as shown on the picture presented,
and would conform to the City Engineer's requirements .
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
Commissioner Leffler next introduced Resolution No. 501, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A NEW
SEAL FOR USE BY SAID CITY.
and same was read in full by the Clerk.
Thereupon Commissioner Leffler moved that said Resolution No. 501 be passed
and adopted.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried by the following vote of the Commission
Commissioner Higgins Aye '
" Leffler Aye
" Lodge Aye
said resolution No. 501 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA , ADOPTING A NEW
SEAL FOR USE BY SAID CITY.
WHEREAS, the seal heretofore employed by the City of Sanford, Florida.,
for use in the execution of instruments required to be executed under seal by said City
has become worn and out of repair and the impression made thereby illegible, and the
City Commissioners directed the City Clerk of said City to procure a new seal, which
has been done, said seal having in the circumference thereof the words " CITY OF SANFCRD
SEMIN OLE COUNTY, FLA." and in the center thereof the likeness of an Indian head, all as
shown by the following impression of said seal , to —wit:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission: of the City of Sanford
Florida, that the aforesaid seal purchased by the City Clerk of the City of Sanford,
Florida, at the direction of the City Commission; of said City, be and the same is
hereby adopted as the Seal of the City of Sanford, Florida, for use in the execution
of all instruments required to be executed under seal by said City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 8th day of March 1937•
_Edward Higgins
Mayor.
M.J.Lodge
W.A.Leffler
Attest:F.S.Lamson
s y•- Clerk. ( Seal) As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
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Inspector Paxton next reported on the dilapidated and dangerous condition of the
house on -the rear of the S. 1/2:x. of Lot 2 Block 7 Tier 1, and the sec.ond..story of the build-
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Jft_Q1_6bot 2 Block 3 Tier 4, and on motion duly carried, City Attorney Wilson was instructed
to prepa :q.i -- r @�agJut. o :rc:ogc m Ag t}a s be i1d r
( gr,gn cat_ i ,qn..- t-)r_ead from J H $Y ipes, Pastor of C.M.E. church at Eighth St. and
Sanford Ave., regdesting,Aonation toward agat of repairs to church building, and same was
ordered; .f1 ed:.. ,
Request next received from J.H.Cowan for homestead exemption on Lots 3 and 4 of Block
I. Markham Park Heights, for the years 1935 and 1936, application for such exemption at the
proper time having been neglected through an oversight.
Request approved.
Applications next received from Mike Saus at 804 Locust Avenue, and Josh Nelson at
818 Pecan Ave. to sell beer and wines , but due to both of the applicants having been
convicted in the Municipal Court for the illegal sale of liquor, applications denied.
At this point Commissioner Dupree appeared and took his seat with the Commission.
Upon recommendation of municipal Judge Miller and Chief of Police Williams, the
Commission next approved suspension of $10.00 of the fine of Bernice Scott, alias " Chuckie"
Hatcher, sentenced in the Municipal Court under date of January 4, 1937, to pay a fine
of $25.00 or serve fifty days, case No 22870.
Further consideration. next given to the matter of price to be paid for a fifty foot
strip running north and south across the property of F.W.Bender Jr. and immediately
adjacent to the E. line of the Catholic and Lake View Cemeteries, said strip to be used
as a highway in lieu of the road now being used across the Municipal Cemetery.
Thereupon, in view of the disagreement between the City and owner of this property
as to the price, Mr Bender and the Commission agreed to refer the matter to an arbitration.
board to be composed of one member appointed by Mr. Bender, one member tp be appointed
by the Commission and these two to select a third.
On motion duly carried, instructions were next issued to advertise notice of
intention to present Bills for passage by the 1937 Session of the Legislature as follows:
"To validate, ratify and confirm all levies of taxes, tax assessment rolls and
tax sales by the City of Sanford, Florida, subsequent to the enactment of Chapter 9897,
Laws of Florida, Acts of 1923, as amended."
iTo authorize said City to provide for life and disability insurance for its
officers and employees upon a group insurance plan, and to pay in whole or in part
premiums therefor, and to levy and collect such taxes as may be necessary for such
purposes.
To amend Section 64 of Chapter 9897, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1923, which is the
charter of said City, said Section relating to the assessment of property by the City
of Sanford, Florida, so as to provide that several parcels of property owned by one
party or owned jointly by more than one party may be assessed together, unless request is
made in writing by the owner to assess the same separately.
To authorize said City to use for its operating fund certain revenues deriked
from the operationgg of its water plant, as provided by sub — paragraph (b) of Section 7
of Resolution No. x+99 adopted February 1, 1937, providing f orthe refunding of the City's
bonded indebtedness.
To amend section 59 of Chapter 9897 , Laws of Florida, Acts of 1923, as amended
by Chapter 13389 Laws of Florida, Acts of 1927, said section relating to an annual
estimate or budget of expenses of said City and to provide for the annual levy of taxes
for two purposes, namely , one tax for the funded indebtedness of the City, and one
tax for the operating expenses of the City subject to the limitations prescribed by
Section 61 of Chapter 9897, Laws of-Florida, Acts of 1923.
To authorize the City Commission of said City to act as a Municipal TAX Adjust-
ment Board to adjust delinquent taxes for 1933 and prior years, and also to adjust
special assessments.
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To cancel all taxes due and to become due to Seminole County, Florida, upon;
certain property heretofore acquired and that may be acquired by the City of Sanford,
Florida, in said City, and used for municipal purposes and prescribing the duties
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Seminole County, Florida in regard thereto. a
Instructions next issued to City Attorney Wilson to institute foreclosure
procOedings against Lot S and E 112 of Lots 9 and 10 Block 11 Chapman & Tucker's
Addition , taxes against these properties being tax delinquent for over two years.
Minutes of regular meeting of February 22nd and Special meeting of March let,
1937 next read and approved.
Consideration next given to the matter of sanitary conditions in the
various negro quarters, after which the meeting adjourned to meet again at 7:30
O'clock P.M. March 15, 1937.
Mayor.
Attest:
City Clerk.
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