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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. April 11, 1939-
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins, Mayor.
" falter S. Coleman
" W.R.Dupree
" A.W.Lee
" M.J.Lodge
'City Attorney Fred R. Wilson
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
Delinquent Tax Adjustment Hoard of March 25th.1935, read and approved.
Current invoices and payrolls for the month of March, 1935, properly audited
and vouchered as evidenced by vouchers Nos. 9701 through 9790, submitted, examined, ap-
proved and payment authorized.
Monthly reports of the streets, sanitation, health, water, police, fire and
library departments for the month of March, 1935, submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for the month of March, 1935, properly
reconciled, submitted,and examined.
Financial Statement and Statement of revenues and expenditures during the
month of March, 1935, submitted and examined.
Mr. Peter A Lever next appeared with reference to the sewer conditions in
Buena Vista Subdivision and same was referred to Supt. Moughton for investigation.
Consideration next given to the agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line
R.R. Co. that upon the completion of the widening of Oak Avenue between First and
Second Streets, the Commission would pass an ordinance prohibiting the parking of
motor vehicles or other vehicles on nest side of Oak Ave. from First St. south
to point where the curb intersects the right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Co.
Commissioner Lodge then introduced Ordinance No. 265 entitledz
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF SANFCR D FLORIDA MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PARK
ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER VEHICLE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PORTION OF OAK AVENUE
IN THIS ORDINANCE DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk..
Thereupon Commissioner Lodge moved that the rules be waived and said
Ordinance No. 265 be placed upon its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Dupree.
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
" Dupree
Aye
" Lee
Aye
" Lodge
Aye
Thereupon said Ordinance No. 265 was placed upon its final passage and
adoption. The roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Higgins Aye
" Coleman Aye
" Dupree Aye
" Lee Aye
" Lodge Aye
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Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City
of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 265
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CJF SANFORD, FLORIDA ;-MAKING IT UNLAWFUL
TO PARK ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER VEHICLE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PORTION OF
OAK AV04UE IN THIS ORDINANCE DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
HEREOF.
On motion duly adopted Ordinance No. 265 was next ordered POSTED at the
fr)nt door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, in accordance with the
terms of the Charter, as amended.
The Clerk next presented the following Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta,
Jacksonville Branch, Safe Keeping Receipts, covering securities deposited therewith
by the Sanford Atlantic National Bank as security for City ofSanford deposits:
Receipt No 5754, dated 3 /23/38, covering $50,000.00 l-y1fc Home
Owners' Loan Corporation Bonds of 1939•
Receipt No. 5755, dated 3/28/38, covering $33,000.00 22% United States
Treasury Notes, Series D -1938.
Receipt No. 5756, dated 3 /23 /38,covering $12,000.00 1�f United States
Treasury Notes, Series C-1940.
Receipt No 5757, dated 3/28/38, covering $10,000.00 1 -3/8 % United
States Treasury Notes, Series B -1941.
Thereupon, on motion duly adopted, said Security was approved and the Clerk
authorized to return to the Sanford Atlantic National Bank the Depository Receipts
of the Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville heretofore delivered to the City as
security for City deposits in said Sanford Atlantic National Bank.
City Attorney Wilson next presented form of agreement to be executed by
property owners who request permission to pay their taxes,as adjusted by the
Municipal Delinquent Tax Adjustment Board, in installments, under the terms of which
the property owner agrees that if the entire amount necessary, as adjusted, is not
paid by January 1, 1939, such sums as have been paid may be applied by the City
on payment of the taxes as though the same had not been adjusted by the Adjustment
Board.
Thereupon said form of agreement was approved.
Dilapidated condition,of old frame building located on the E. 1/2 of Lots
9 and 10 of Block-11 Chapman & Tucker's Addition next brought to the attention of the
Commission, after which the matter was referred to City Attorney Wilson to establish
ownership with a view to having the building either repaired or demolished.
Consideration next given to the fact that the City sold to William Clark
on January 12, 1935, the property described as: Beg. 280 ft. W. of N E. Corner of
Lot 4 Robinson's Survey, run W. 36.6 ft S. 117 ft. E. 36.6 ft N. 117 ft. to Beg. for
$100.31 inCity of Sanford bonds and $32.53 in cash; that William Clark failed to have
the deed recorded until the following November; that in the meanwhile this property was
included in Sheriff's levy and sale to satisfy judgment of Augustus T.Ashton and
was purchased at such sale by V.A. Speer, and that Hr. Speer, in order to clear
title to this property has agreed to execute quit -claim deed upon receipt- of amount
actually expended, to -wit $6.00 for the property and $2.00 for the Sheriff's deed.
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Thereupon, in view-of the fact that the "ity was actually paid twice for this
property, first in the form of bonds and cash, and then in the form of credit on the
Ashton judgment, Commissioner Coleman moved that 13r. Speer be re- imbursed for the
amount actually expended, upon the execution of quitclaim deed to the present owner.
Seconded by Commissioner Dupree and carried.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next authorized the Water Utility
Department to place in effect as of meter readings of May 15th., and to extend
through the month of September, the same rate for homes, 'lodges and churches as was
in effect during the summer of 1937, to wit: $.15 per thousand gallon for all water
consumed in excess of $2.50 per month as calculated at the present rates.
Communication next received from Charles T. Davies, Wyomissing, Pa. requesting
advice as to whether the City will pay at this time Certificate Of Indebtedness Igo. 6
for $50.00, payable on or before July lst.,1938, this certificate having been issued
as part settlement of past due interest on his bonds which were refunded.
Thereupon, in view of the fact that funds for this purpose-are on hand
the Clerk was authorized to redeem this certificate of Indebtedness when presented for
payment.
On motion of Commissioner Dupree, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried, the
Commission next approved the payment of $41.67 to the Sanford Atlantic National Bank as
interest to April 1, 1938, on contract with the Randall Electric Company for purchase
of the flood lighting equipment for the Municipal Athletic Field, said contract
having been assigned to the Sanford Atlantic National Bank.
Request next received from Mrs. Frances Hayman at S.E.Corner of Third St. and
Elm Avenue for permission to remove two trees from the parkway at this location, and on
recommendation of Inspector Paxton, same was approved.
Communication next read from O.P.Herndon, Clerk of the Board of County Com-
missioners, advising that it will be ag2eeable for the City to use the County -owned
roller and scarifier on the French Avenue repaving project.
Request next received from Fire Chief Cleveland for permission to purchase 4
chairs and a settee for the Fire Station at a cost of $70.00, and on motion of Commissioner.,
Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Dupree and carried, same was approved.
On motion duly adopted, prices were next ordered obtained for summer uniforms
for the police and fire departments, consisting of trousers and shirts.
Consideration next given to the need for a better water supply for the Lake
View Cemetery, after which the matter was referred to Commissioner Lee for investigation.
On motion duly adopted Fire Chief Cleveland was next authorized to attend the
Convention of the State Firemen's Association to.be held at Fort Lauderdale on
April 18th and 19th., the City to pay all expenses.
E.E.Brady next presented the need for a traffic light at the intersection
of TbIrteenth St. and Oak Avenue, and same was referred to Chief of Police Williams
for investigation.
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On motion duly adopted the Clerk was next instructed to discontinue the
bond of John Meisch as a Bond Trustee.
There being no further business, the meeting then adjourned until 10 o'clock
A.M. April 14th, 1938, after which the Board immediately re- convened 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 8 Block 12 Tier 3, Sanford Taxes .& penalties ( 1927/33) 189.69
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED' Taxes & interest for
1933 and prior canceled nrovided subsequent:
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien t1 Interest X404.17
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $21.50
Lot 9 Block 12 Tier 3, Sanford `le xes & Penalties ( 1927/33) 189.69
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes & interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien & Interest. $404.17
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $21.50
Lot 10 Block 12 Tier 3, Sanford. Tsxes "' `enalties ( 1927/33) 199.64
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes & interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Pavin Lien and Interest. 1390.22
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 4`71-81
E. 112 of Lot 6 Block 13 Tier 4 - Taxes Paid.
Street Paving Lien and interest. 346.06
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 20.12
Lot 5 Block 4 Tier 1, Sanford Taxes and Penalties ( 1928/33) 696.30
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes �- Interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Lot 4 Block 4 Tier 1 Taxes and Penalties ( 1925133) 2410.52
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 159.54
Lot 9 Rose Court Taxes & Penalties ( 1927/33) 152.67
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes '�' Interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
Street Paving Lien and Interest. 1396.79
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 74.30
Lot 4 Block 3 Tier 10 Taxes & Penalties ( 1927/33) 626.66
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to 41.55
W. 112 of Lot 5 Block 12 Tr. A. Taxes & Penalties ( 1932/33) 17.24
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Taxes & interest for
1933 and prior canceled provided subsequent
taxes and interest paid in full.
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Lot 17 Block 1 Pine Level Taxes & Penalties (1931/33) $22.11
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $2.01
The meeting then adjourned.
Mayor.
Attest:
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City Clerk.