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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. February 28, 1938-
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins, Mayor.
" Walter S. Coleman
" W.R.Dupree
" A.W.Lee
If M.J.Lodge.
City Clerk F.S. Lamson
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Minutes of regular meeting of the City Commission and meeting of the Municipal Delinqu nt
Tax Adjustment Board of February 14th. 1935, read and approved.
Mr. D.L.Thrasher next presented figures as to the cost of group life insurance on
all City employees in an amount of $500.00 each.
Thereupon the matter of group life insurance on City employees was referred to a
Committee composed of Commissioners Coleman , Lee and Lodge, with authority to act.'
Mr. L.H.Connelly next discussed the matter of Breakdown Insurance on the Diesel
pumping equipment at the Water Pumping Station and same was taken under consideration.
Mr. E.F.Housholder next appeared on behalf of John Mooridan peanut vender ruled
from selling at the Municipal Zoo on account of improper conduct, and same was referred
to Supt. of Park Moughton and Chief of Police Williams.
Mr. John Hintermister next exhibited four enlarged and colored pictures of the
Mayfair Hotel and requested permit to display them in the parkway on the north side of
"Seminole Boulevard between the Chamber of Commerce Building and the Municipal Pier.
Request granted with the understanding that the pictures will be removed at any
time that the Commission so directs.
Engineer Fred T. Williams next presented for consideration the matter of acquiring
muck needed for the WPA project for the development of a. portion of Fort Mellon Park, and
after considerable discussion was instructed to check into all available supplies, make
tests and ascertain costs.
Mr. Williams next advised the Commission that the route of the proposed City and
County sponsored drainage project in the Southwest section of the City includes a ditch in
the West 25 feet of the following described property owned by Mack Overstreet:
Beg. 1625 Ft, W. and 190 Ft. S. of the N.E.Cor of Sec. 35 Tp. 19 S.R. 30 E., run W. 92.5 ft
St. 470 ft E. 92.5 ft. N. 470 ft. to Beg., and that it would be necessary to-obtain title
to this 25 foot strip.
The Clerk then presented statement of taxes and penalties against this property
amounting to 611.59, the adjusted amount under authority of the Tax Adjustment Board
amounting to $137.62. �-
Thereupon Mr. Williams was authorized to offer Mack Overstreet $37.62 for a deed
to this strip of land, to be applied on the taxes against the entire parcel under the
adjusted basis.
In connection with this same project, which includes re- surfacing the Country
Club Road from the present City limits southwesterly to the A.C.L. Railroad and on Hardy
Avenue, Mr. Williams then advised the Commission that at the time these streets were j
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originally paved rights of way therefor were not acquired and the present owner of
the a.djoihing property, Mr. F.W. Bender, has offered to execute deed to the right
of way in exchange for an adjustment of the Street Paviing Lien.
Matter referred to the Board of County Commissioners as the property is no
longer within the City Limits.
The foregoing project, which contemplates a Federal Expenditure of $21,440.00
and dDnations by the sponsors of $7970, was then presented and on motion of Commissioner
Lodge, seconded by Commissioner Dupree and carried, approved and the Mayor and Clerk
authorized to execute on behalf of the City.
Consideration next given to the rratter of a Federal WPA project to construct a
boat basin surrounded by a concrete sea wall immediately East of the Municipal Pier
at the foot of Park Avenue, and after considerable discussion, Mr. Williams was authorized
to prepare such a project.
Communication next read from Howard Faville requesting refund of the difference betwe
Delinquent
the taxes paid by him on an adjusted basis as authorized by the Municipal /Tax Adjustment
Board under date of December 27, 1937, and the amount which would have been required
under the plan of adjustments adopted at the meeting of February 7, 1938, the difference
amounting to $448.79
No action.
The Commission was next advised that the police radio purchased from the RCA
Manufacturing Co. had been installed and accepted by the Chief of Police and the
Sheriff.
Thereupon Commissioner Coleman moved that the Clerk be authorized to make the
initial payment of $700.00 and the regular monthly payments of $30.00 as they fall due,
in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement covering this equipment.
Seconded by Commissioner Dupree and carried.
Consideration next given to the lease executed with the 6anford Baseball
Association under date of June 11, 1937, for the Municipal Athletic Field, it appearing
that the lessee had been unable to abide by the terms thereof so far as payments were
concerned.
Thereupon, after considerable discussion, Commissioner Dupree moved that the
lease dated June 11, 1937, be canceled and in lieu thereof lease be executed with
R.M.Watson for the Municipal Athletic Field for a period of five years for a total
rental of $4000.00 , payable as follows:
$100.00 on or before April 255, 1938 and the same amount each two weeks until
August 29, 1938.
$100.00 on or before April 25, 1939 and the same amount each two weeks until
August 29, 1939•
$100.00 on or before April 25, 1940 and the same amount each two weeks until
August 29, 1940.
$50.00 on or before April 25, 1941 and the same amount each two weeks until
August 29, 1941.
$50.00 on or before April 25, 1942 and the same amount each two weeks until
August 29, 1942.
The Lessee to maintain -the premises and property in good condition at his
own expense, pay all electricity bills, operate a baseball team of the Florida State
Baseball League or other engaged in baseball contests during each baseball season
during the term of the lease, and be solely responsible for any damages that may
be suffered by person or property as a result of playing games of baseball on these
premises or on account of the condition of the grandstand, bleachers, club house or
other equipment thereon. The City to furnish all water necessary for reasonable
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maintenance of said premises and club house.
Seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried.
At the request of Capt. G.W.McRory, the Commission next authorized the execution
of lease with the National Guard, on'a $1.00 a year basis, covering the 115 opera chairs
heretofore loaned by the City for use in the new Armory, with the proviso that the
chairs will be returned at any time on request of the City, this lease being necessary
in.order to have the chairs protected by fire insurance.
The Commission was next advised that the State and County Tax Certificate No
1122 of 1928 ( covering the Mayfair Hotel property) held by Dofnos Corporation as
security for the repayment of the $6500.00 advanced by the Bondholders' Protective
Committee for use in the settlement of the account of Hornblower, Miller,Miller and
Boston, had been sold and that after deducting all expenses, including amounts paid
by Dofnos Corporation in acquiring the certificate, there remained a balance of
$188$.42 which had been credited against the $3400.00 remaining of the original
loan.
Thereupon, upon motion duly adopted, the Qlerk was authorized and instructed
to make payment to Dofnos Corporation of $1511.59, the balance due of the original
loan after taking credit for the $1888.42 from the sale of the certificate.
On motion duly adopted, the Clerk was next instructed to pay $30.00 to Halsey
Stewart, & Co. New York.City, for coupon No. 4, due 1 /l /28, from Bond No. 73, Series
Abb, funds for this purpose having been on deposit with the Atlantic National Bank in
Jacksonville for a, considerable period of time and subsequently withdrawn when this
coupon failed to be presented for payment.
On motion duly adopted the Commission next authorized the purchase from
Herman and Fred C.Hillman of Bonds Nos 21 through 30, Series A -2 with coupons due
July 1, 1929 and subsequent attached, at a price of $500.00 ber }pond, flat;
Also bonds Nos. 31 and 34 through 40, series A -2, with coupons due January 1, 1930,
and subsequent attached, at a price of $500.00 per bond, flat, less a deduction of
$9.73 per bond for the missing July 1, 1929 coupon.
Consideration next given to the petition presented at the meeting of February
14th. for a " Stop & Go" signal light at the intersection of Sanford Ave. and Geneva St.
Thereupon the matter was referred to Commissioner Lee and Chief of Police Williams
with authority to have "stop & Go" signal light erected at this intersection.
There being no further business, the meeting then adjourned, to immediately
re- convene as a Municipal Delinquent Tax Adjustment Board
Thereupon the following adjustments of taxes for the year 1933 and prior, and
special assessments, were authorized and approved:
Lot 19 Block S San La.nta Taxes & Penalties ( 1929/33) $107.43
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest
for 1933 and prior canceled provided all
subsequent taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien & Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED. Adjusted to
Lot 1 Blk 9 San Lanta Taxes and Penalties ( 1929/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to,
Street Paving Lien & Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Lot 16 Blk 8 San Lanta Taxes & Penalties ( 1929/33)
454.53
24.70
117.36
8.37
1823.67
95.01
107.43
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ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $7.70
Street raving Lien & Interest 454.53
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 24.70
Lot 17 Block S San Lanta. Taxes & Penalties( 1929/33) 107.43
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided all subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien & interest 454.53
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 24.70
E • 99.5 f t of S 112 of
Blk 11 Tier 13 Taxes and interest ( 1927/33) 214.39
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 14.69
Lot 1 Blk C Markham Park
Heights. Taxes and Interest ( 1932/33) X6.52
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided all subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
W. 112 of Blk 70 M M Smith
Subdiv. of Sections Taxes and Interest ( 1932/33) 74.29
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided taxes and interest
for last year within the city limits ( 1934) are
paid in full.
Lot 3 Blk C. Markham Park
Heights. Taxes and Interest ( 1932/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided all
subsequent taxes and interest paid in full.
Lot 2 Blk C Markham Park
Heights.
Lot 21 Blk 8 San Lanta
Lot 3 Blk .7 Tr. 4
Lot 11 Blk K Garner's
Addition to Markham.
Park Heights.
Lot 10 Block 15 Tier 3
Street Paving Lien and interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED : Adjusted to
Taxes and interest ( 1932/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided all subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien and Interest.
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Taxes and Interest ( 1929/33
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Street Paving Lien & Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Taxes and interest ( 1927/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Taxes & Interes ( 1925/33)
AbJUSTRENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Street Paving Lien & Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Sidewalk Lien and Interest.
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Taxes and Interest ( 1931/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Beg. 30 ft N. and 3j ft.
W. of S E Cor of N W 1/4 of
Sec. 36 Tp.19 R. 30, run W.
179.25 ft N. 136 ft. E. 179.25
Ft S. 136 ft Street Paving Lien and Interest.
6.41
237.13
15.20
30.45
241.41
15.45
495.58
33.92
515.52
27.44
1104.54
75.51
6o4.55
40.79
505.46
to . 65
lo4.56
5.35
305.17
21.55
115.35
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ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Lot 5 Block C Buena. Vista Estates Taxes and Interest ( 1932/33
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Street Paving Lien & Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
Lot 4 Block C Buena Vista Estates Taxes & Interest ( 1932/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes and interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided all subsequent
taxes and interewtpa id in full.
Lots 15 and 16 Block 3 Tier 1
Lot 14 Wellington's Addition,
Lot 5 Long's Addition
Lot 9 Block 5 Tier A
Attest:
City Clerk.
Street Paving Lien and
Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED:
Adjusted
to
Taxes and Interest.(1932 /33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED:
Adjusted
to
Street Paving Lien and
Interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED:
Adjusted
to
Taxes and Interest ( 1927/33)
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED:
Adjusted
to
Street Paving Lien and
interest
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED:
Adjusted
to
Taxes and Interest(1910 )
Adjustment AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to
The meeting then adjourned.
Mayor.
65.46
52.33
4.26
297.54
15.16
151.60
297.54
15.16
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120.35
350.30
22.11
567.56
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202.59
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