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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., October 10, 1938.
Present: Commissioner'Edward Higgins, Mayor
" Walter S• Coleman
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A. W. Lee
It M. J. Lodge
City Attorney Fred R. Wilson
City Clerk F. S. Lamson
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner W. R. Dupree (excused on account of sickness).
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Minutes of regular meeting of the City Commission and meeting of the Municipal Delinquent
Tax Adjustment Board of September 26th, and adjourned meeting of the City Commission of Sept-30th
1938, read and approved.
Current invoices and payrolls for the month of September, 1938, properly, audited and vouche
as evidenced by vouchers Nos. 245 thru 337, submitted, examined, approved and payment authorized.
Monthly reports of the Streets, Sanitation, Health, Water, Police, Fire and Library Depart-
ments for the month of September, 1938, submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for the month of September, 1938, properly reconciled, sub-
witted and examined.
A delegation of Diamond Ball enthusiasts, headed by the Recreational Committee of the Chamber)
of Commerce, with W. R. McCracken as spokesman, next outlined plans to revive diamond ball in
Sanford, the proposed plan contemplating the use of the City owned block bordered by Hood Ave.,
Palmetto Ave., Commercial St. and Seminole Blvd., fencing this block and charging a small admissio
to see the games, the revenues thus derived being expected to pay operating costs as well as the
cost of installation.
Thereupon the use of this property as a site for the diamond ball field was approved,the
Commission in addition agreeing to furnish some labor to assist in preparing the ground.
Mr. J. C. Rowland, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, next requested permission to
use the Municipal Athletic Field for a Jamboree on the afternoon of October 29th, 1938.
Request granted.
Mr. W. M. Haynes and Mr. A. D. Smalley, representing the Professional and Business Men's
Association, next requested that in order to improve the appearance of the business district, that
the colored lights on First St. be lighted on Saturday nights.
Request approved, and instructions issued to the Chief of Police to handle.
The Clerk next reported that the Sanford Atlantic National Bank had agreed to extend payment
of the balance due on the flood lighting equipment at the Municipal Athletic Field over a period of
one year from October lat. 1938, payable one -sixth every sixty days, with interest at six percent
on the unpaid balance.
Thereupon Commissioner Coleman introduced Reso lutionNo. 543 and after being read in full by
the Clerk, moved its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried by the following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Higgins Aye
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Coleman Aye
" Lee Aye
" Lodge Aye
said Resolution No. 543 being in words and figures as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 543.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLUAISSION OF THE CITY OF SALFORD,
FLORIDA IN REGARD TO PAYMENT OF BALANCE DUE SALFORD ATLANTIC
NATIONAL BANK OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR PURCHASE FROM RANDALL ELECTRIC
COMPANY OF FLOOD- LIGHTING SYSTEM FOFt THE MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC FIELD.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, is indebted to Sanford Atlantic National Bank,
of Sanford, Florida, in the principal, sum ;of $2,684.64 for the balance due upon the purchase
Price of the flood - lighting system for the Municipal Athletic Field, which lighting system was
purchased from Randall Electric Company, the contract for the purchase of which was assigned
to ,said Sanford Atlantic National Bank, and the said Sanford Atlantic National Bank has a reed
to extend time of payment thereof and to accept payment in installments of one -sixth (1/6� of
said balance every sixty days,'with interest upon the balance remaining from time to time unpaid
at the rate of 6% per annum from October 1, 1939, said indebtedness, however,to be fully paid
on or before September 30, 1939, and said offer is acceptable to the City of Sanford, Florida:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SALFORD, FLORIDA:
That the aforesaid offer of the Sanford Atlantic National Bank of extension of the Mime
of payment of the aforesaid balance of $2,694.64 of said indebtedness be and thesame is hereby
accepted, and the City of Sanford agrees to pay said balance in installments of one -sixth of
said amount every sixty days, with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from October 1, 19391
on the amount remaining from time to time unpaid, provided, however, that said balance shall be
entirely paid on or before September 30, 1939 -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 10th day of October, 1939.
Edward Higgins
Mayor
Walter S. Coleman
A. W. Lee
(SEAL) M. J. Lodge
Attest:
As the City Gommission of the
F. S. Lamson City of Sanford, Florida.
City Clerk
Commissioner Lodge next introduced Resolution No. 544 and after being read in full by the
Clerk, moved its passage and adoption,
Seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried by the following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Higgins Aye
" Coleman Aye
" Lee Aye
w Lodge Aye
said Resolution No. 544 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 544.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, EXCUSING ABSENCES FROM CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS OF
HONORABLE W. R. DUPREE, CITY COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Attest: As the My Commission of e
F. S. Lamson City of Sanford, Florida.
City Clerk
Commissioner Lodge next introduced Ordinance No. 273 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE "WLATING THE STORAGE OF CERTAIN FUELS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE, MATERIALS IN THE
CITY OF SALFORD, FLORIDA, AND PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUELS AND COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS BY PIPE LINE OR CONDUIT FROM TANK CARS STORAGE TANKS OR RESERVOIRS TO RETAIL
PLACES OF BUSINESS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR fiHE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, Honorable W. R. Dupree, City Commissioner of the City of Sanford, Florida,
has been
absent from the following regular meetings of the City Commission, to-wit: from the
9th day
of August, 1939, to the 26th day of September, 1939, both inclusive, on account of
serious
illness, making said absences unavoidable, and the City Commission desires to excuse
such absences from said meetings of the City Commission:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SALFORD, FLORIDA:
That the absences of Honorable W. R. Dupree, City Commissioner of the City of Sanford,
Florida,
from the regular meetings of the City Commission of said City from the 9th day of
August,
1939, to the 26th day of September, 1939, both inclusive, on account of serious illness
rendering said absences unavoidable, be and the same are hereby excused.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage
and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 10th day of October, 1939.
Edward Higgins
Mayor
Walter S. Coleman
A. W. Lee
( SEAL)
M. J. Lodge
Attest: As the My Commission of e
F. S. Lamson City of Sanford, Florida.
City Clerk
Commissioner Lodge next introduced Ordinance No. 273 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE "WLATING THE STORAGE OF CERTAIN FUELS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE, MATERIALS IN THE
CITY OF SALFORD, FLORIDA, AND PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUELS AND COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS BY PIPE LINE OR CONDUIT FROM TANK CARS STORAGE TANKS OR RESERVOIRS TO RETAIL
PLACES OF BUSINESS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR fiHE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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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. 273 be
placed upon 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
fo llows:
Commissioner Higgins
Aye
" .Coleman
Aye
" Lee
Aye
" Lodge
Aye
Thereupon
said Ordinance No. 273 was placed
upon its final passage and adoption. The roll wa
called and the
vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Higgins
Aye
Coleman
Aye
" Lee
Aye
" Lodge
Aye
Thereupon
the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, b
unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 273 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STORAGE OF CERTAIN FUELS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUELS AND COMBUSTIBIZ
MATERIALS BY PIPE LINE OR CONDUIT FROM TANK CARS, STORAGE TANKS OR RESERVOIRS TO RETAIL
PLACES OF BUSINESS, AND PROVIDING.A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCEE.
On motion duly adopted, Ordinance No. 273 was next 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.
Further consideration next given to the adoption of an Electrical Code for the City of Sanfo d,
Florida.
Thereupon Commissioner Coleman introduced Ordinance Not 274 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND THE SALE, INSTALLATION, USE, MAINTENANCE,
AND REPAIRS OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, APPARATUS OR EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHTS, HEAT OR POWER, INSIDE
OF OR ATTACHED-TO BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND CREATING AND DESIGNATING
THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, AND' DEFINING THE DUTIES AND
POWERS OF SAID BOARD AND OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR AND PROVIDING A PSNA LTY FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF*
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full by the Clerk.
Thereupon Commissioner Lodge moved that the•rulea be waived and said Ordinance No. 274 be
placed upon its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Cor.missioner Lee.
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
" Lee Aye
" Lodge Aye
Thereupon said Ordinance No. 274 was placed on its final passage and adoption. The roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Higgins Aye
" Coleman Aye
" Lee Aye
" Lodge 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. 274 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND THE SALE, INSTALLATION. USE, MAINTENANCE,
AND REPAIRS OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, APPARATUS OR EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHTS, HEAT OR POWER, INSIDE
OF OR ATTACHED TO BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND CREATING AND DESIGNATING
THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, AND DEFINING THE DUTIES AND
POWERS OF SAID BOARD AND OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF.
On motion duly adopted Ordinance No. 274 was next 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.
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Consideration next given to request of Mr. L. P. Payton that the alley running East and West
between Blocks J and K in N. H. Garner's Addition to Markham Park Heights be vacated, but in v
of the protest of an adjoining property owner to the closing of the alley, request :denied
Mr. H. H. Coleman, local manager of the Florida Power & Light Co., next presented a propose
five year agreement covering combined electric service for the City Hall building and Jail buil
ing, and same was taken under consideration.
Annual report of Mrs. E. J. Houghton, Librarian, for the year ending June 30, 1935, next
read and ordered filed.
Communication next read from Mr. Hal Wight requesting an additional extension of time for t:
completion of the payment of certain taxes in accordance with the terms of agreement approved a
the meeting of August 16th, 1935.
Request granted and extension of an additional two weeks authorized.
Offer next presented from Fairbanks, Morse & Co., to accept as settlement of their claim
amounting to $166.00 for excess mechanic's time while installing new equipment at the water
plant in the Fall of 1937, two cylindar heads and one combustion chamber purchased for the
semi - diesel engines formerly operated at the water plant but not usable on the present equipment
. I and consequently of no present value to the City.
Thereupon, the Clerk was authorized to offer to exchange with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., these
unneeded cylindar heads and the combustion chamber, for one 3/4 HP motor and pump needed. at the
water plant for-pumping fuel oil fromthe tank car to the storage tank, and. a cancellation of the
claim'for excess mechanic's time.
sumption on the'premises, and on recommendation of Chief of Police Williams, same were approved.
Application next received from the Southern Music Company, by R. Rood, for permit to sell
beer and wines at 405 Sanford Avenue, and on recommendation of Chief of Police Williams, same
was approved.
Application -next received from Rev. 0. Hughes, pastor of the Church of God at 5th St. and
Holly-Ave., for a street light at this intersection, but in view of the fact that there are
no lights available for transfer at the present time, request could not be granted.
The Ulerk next reported completion of the re- roofing of the reservoir and aerator house at
the Municipal Pumping Station by F. M. English, to whom the contract was awarded, Also the in-
spection and approval of both Supt. James Houghton and Architect-E. J. Moughton.
Thereupon the job was ordered accepted and payment made in accordance with the contract.
ed
Mr. H. James-Gut next present /form of agreement required under the plan adopted by the
Commission at the meeting of September 21st, 1935, covering the payment of the premium for fire
insurance on city'properties excepting the golf course club house in five annual installments,
and same was referred to City Attorney Wilson for opinion.
The Clerk next reported that the American Fire and Casualty Company had declined to write
fire insurance on the golf course club house.
Thereupon this insurance was ordered renewed at the same amount and with the same companies
heretofore carrying this risk.
Application next received from Richard Hoolehan for employment as building, plumbing and
electrical inspector, and same was ordered filed.
In view of the lack of need of a surety bond for Mr. John Meisch as a Bond Trustee, at the
next
present time, Commissioner Coleman /moved that the Standard. Accident Insurance Company be re-
lieved of any further liability under the bond of Mr. Meisch as a Bond Trustee, effective as of
January 1st, 1939-
Applicationg next received from Otto
H. Anderson at French
Avenue and
Seminole
Boulevard.,
and Jabk Burney at 114 North Park Avenue,
for permits to sell
intoxicating
liquor
for con-
sumption on the'premises, and on recommendation of Chief of Police Williams, same were approved.
Application next received from the Southern Music Company, by R. Rood, for permit to sell
beer and wines at 405 Sanford Avenue, and on recommendation of Chief of Police Williams, same
was approved.
Application -next received from Rev. 0. Hughes, pastor of the Church of God at 5th St. and
Holly-Ave., for a street light at this intersection, but in view of the fact that there are
no lights available for transfer at the present time, request could not be granted.
The Ulerk next reported completion of the re- roofing of the reservoir and aerator house at
the Municipal Pumping Station by F. M. English, to whom the contract was awarded, Also the in-
spection and approval of both Supt. James Houghton and Architect-E. J. Moughton.
Thereupon the job was ordered accepted and payment made in accordance with the contract.
ed
Mr. H. James-Gut next present /form of agreement required under the plan adopted by the
Commission at the meeting of September 21st, 1935, covering the payment of the premium for fire
insurance on city'properties excepting the golf course club house in five annual installments,
and same was referred to City Attorney Wilson for opinion.
The Clerk next reported that the American Fire and Casualty Company had declined to write
fire insurance on the golf course club house.
Thereupon this insurance was ordered renewed at the same amount and with the same companies
heretofore carrying this risk.
Application next received from Richard Hoolehan for employment as building, plumbing and
electrical inspector, and same was ordered filed.
In view of the lack of need of a surety bond for Mr. John Meisch as a Bond Trustee, at the
next
present time, Commissioner Coleman /moved that the Standard. Accident Insurance Company be re-
lieved of any further liability under the bond of Mr. Meisch as a Bond Trustee, effective as of
January 1st, 1939-
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Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried. .
Application next received from W.F. Shelly for the establishment of a building line on the
North...eide of 4th Street between Elliott Avenue and Summerlin Avenue, in the Plat of Mayfair,
and on recommendation of Building Inspector Paxton, this building line was set at ten. feet from
the property line.
There being no further business the meeting then adjourned, 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 assess
ments, were authorized and approved:
Lots 15 & 16 Blk B, Garner's Add.to Markham Park Heights. Taxes & Penalties (1932/33) $330.09
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $23.69
Lots 7 & 8 Blk 3 Tr 8. '
Lot 54 Blk D South Sanford.
Lot 9 Blk 10 Tr D
E2 of Lot 2 Blk 12 Tr D
Lot 10 Blk 7 Mayfair
Lot 7 Blk 3 Tr 3
Lot 6 The Oaks
Lot 8 Blk 5 Tr 6 (Less N.21 ft. of
W 1/2) '
N.40 ft. of Lot 6 Blk 11 Tr 4
Lots 143 & 145 Sanford Heights Add.
The meeting then adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk.
Taxes & Penalties (1931/33) $377.09
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $26.15
Taxes & Penalties (1911) 3.70
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $ .12
Taxes & Penalties (1929%33) $193.63
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $ .50
Taxes & Penalties (1929/33) $143.42
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $ 9.99
Special Assessment & interest $421.66
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $21.52
Taxes & Penalties (1929/33) $109.27
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $ .50
Speai al Assessment & Interest $1044.27
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $60.71
Taxes & Penalties (1932/33) $778.59
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $54.65
Taxes & Penalties (1929/33) $629.75
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $41.42
Special Assessment & Interest $1879.93
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $98.90
Taxes & Penalties (1910,1917,
1918 1932,
19333 $96.63
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $5.43
Taxes & Penalties (1933) $78.75
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $6.17
Special Assessment & Interest $615.00
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED: Adjusted to $35.76
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