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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA,9 :Qp A.M., September 22, 19 30.
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in special called session at the
City Hall in Sanford, Florida., at 9:00 O'clock A. M., September 22, 1930.
Present: Commissioner H. J. Lehman, Mayor
" F. L. Miller
R. A. Newman
" V. A. Speer
Asst. City Attorney L. F. Boyle
City Clerk F. S. Lamson
Absent: Commissioner W. A. Leffler.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
The Chairman announced that the meeting had been called to continue con-
sideration of a revision of the occupational license taxes of the City of Sanford.
The Commissioner then proceeded to a careful stir of the present occupati
al licenses with a view to repealing such as are non - operative and adjusting others to
present day conditions.
The meeting then adjourned, definite action upon the r vision of the occupa-
tional licenses being postponed until a later date.
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, Sept 22nd. at 7:30 P M-19_30
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida , met in Regular Session at
the City Hall in Sanford, Florida, at 7 :30 O'Clock P.M. , September 22, 1930
Present: Commissioner H.J.Lehman, Mayor.
V F..L.Miller
M W.A.Leffler
0 R.A.Newman
N V.A.Speer
Assistant City Attorney, L.F.Boyle
City Clerk, F.S.Lamson
Chief of Police, R.G.Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Minutes of Special meeting of September 2nd, Regular Meeting of September 8th.
Adjourned meeting of September 9th, and Special Meeting of September 22nd, at 9 O'Clock A.M
read and approved.
The Chairman next appointed Commissioner Leffler, Herman Morris and James Moughton
as a Committee of three to confer with the County concerning the use by the Seminole County
Y.M.C.A. of the old County Jail on Palmetto Avenue, the advisability being considered by the
Commission of building the shuffleboard courts heretofore authorized to be constructed on
the City owned property located close to the County Jail on the corner of Palmetto Avenue
and Second Street instead of the park at Ninth Street and Park Avenue; also to improve the
balance of this property as a Tourist Recreational Center, the old County Jail to be used
to house the equipment when not in use.
L.L.LeRoy, President of the Sanford Country Club Ina., lessees of the Sanford golf
Course, neat appeared before the Commission and requested the City to purchase one car of
fertilizer for use in fertilizing the orange trees and fairways at the Golf Course.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Newman moved that the City appropriate
$270.00 with which to buy ten tons of fertilizer to be used in fertilizing the orange trees
and fairways at the golf course.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller for purposes of bringing to a vote, but failed to
carry, the vote being as follows:
Commissioner Lehman
Nay
N Miller
Nay
N Leffler
Nay
a Newman
Aye
0 Speer
Nay
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Mr Otto Sohmehl next appeared before the Commission in behalf of certain property own-
era on the West Side, stating that they had been compelled to clean the ditch running ad-
jacent to their property in order to drain this land, which is farm land, at a total cost of
$108.00, and requesting that the City bear part of this expense.
Commissioner Speer moved that the City contribute a sufficient amount to pay one -half
of the cost of cleaning this ditch on the West side of the City, with the understanding that
in the future, consideration will not be given to bills of this kind unless they come before tle
City Commission before they are made.
Seconded by Commissioner Newman and carried.
Commissioner Speer next moved that bids heretofore authorized to be obtained, under
date of September Sth, 1930, for automotive equipment for the Police and Street Departments,
be opened at this time.
Thereupon the Clerk presented and opened bids received from the following:
Sanford Motor Company
Bid on Three Ford Cars and One Ford Truck
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White Highleyman Inc. Bid on Three Chevrolet Cars and One Chevrolet Truck,
Seminole Motor Company Bid on Two Pontiac Cars only,"Jor Police Department.
Wight Bros. Oo Bid on Two Essex bars only, fir Police Department.
After comparison of all bids received and it`being the sense of the Oommission that
the bid of White Highleyman Inc. is the most advan,�t ageous to the City.
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Commissioner Speer move that the order for leis equipjJent be awarded to White-
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Highleyman Inc., at a price of $2039.50 plus aid„ iidditional charge 4f_ *a for dual real
wheels on the trunk.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried.
The successful bid of White Highleyman, Inc., follows:
"September 22, 1930
City Commissioners,
Sanford, Florida .
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to quote you the following:-
1 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder 50 horsepower Touring Car with front and rear bumpers.
1 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder
1 Chevrolet 6 cylinder
all steel body - 66"
1 Chevrolet 6 cylinder
with 32x6 truck type
Taking in exchange:
1 Model T Ford Roadster
50 horsepower Ooach with front and Rear Bumpers.
50 horsepower "Piok !Jp" equipped with closed cab and an
long - 45" wide - 11j" high - Inside Capacity 24 ou. ft'.
50 horsepower 1i Ton Truck Chassis with closed cab and
tires on rear.
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Whippet Touring Car
1 Hudson Coach.
2 Model T Ford Touring Cars.
2 Model T Ford 1 Ton Trucks
for a cash difference of $2039.50
Both passenger cars and Trucks are equipped with gasoline guage oil pressure guage,
water temperature indicator and speedometer on the dash and each is equipped with a complete
kit of tools.
Such concerns as the following operate large fleets of Chevrolet sirs for economi
transportation and for low maintenance cost:
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.,
General Electric Co.
National Biscuit Co.,
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.,
Railway Express Agency.
Standard Oil Co.,
The Texas Co.,
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co.,
Armour & Co.
We hope you will act favorable on this bid in the interest of economical tranaport:
tion.
Very truly yours,
S.D.Highleyman
ODE :M President."
Commissioner Speer next moved that a sufficient amount be transferred from the con-
tingent fund to the Police Department appropriation to cover the purchase of'the two cars
for the Police Department authorized in the foregoing motion.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried.
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The Clerk neat reported that in compliance with instructions of the City Commission
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under date of June 9, 1930, the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company had been advised that
all outstanding notes of the City of Sanford held by that Company could be paid, provided
all accrued interest were cancelled; and that the American La- ''rance Fire Engine Company has
now notified the City, through its attorney I. Allison, that this proposition is acceptable
and that the notes, totalling $4016.66, are being forwarded to the Sanford Atlantic National
Bank for collection from the City, accrued interest amounting to $992.65, being cancelled.
Thereupon Commissioner Miller moved that the notes held by the American LaFranoe Fire
Engine, totalling $4016.66, be paid without interest upon being received by the Sanford
Atlantic National Bank.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
The Clerk neat presented to the Commission eight charts, prepared by Pentland, gray
& Moore, Certified Public Accountants, showing graphically comparisons of the appropriations
and expenditures of the various departments of the City Government for the years 1926 to date;
also the status of the bonded debt of the City of Sanford from 1921 to date.
Thereupon, the Clerk was instructed to address a letter of thanks and appreciatiom
to Pentland, gray & Moore, for the prepartaiom of these charts.
The Clerk neat reported the need by the Fire Department of three new batteries for
its automotive equipment, and presented prices obtained from various dealers.
After a comparison of the prices received, due consideration being given to the make
of battery quoted on.
Commissioner Newman moved that two - 156 LIRA Philoo Batteries be purchased for the
two fire trucks from the Automotive Electric Company, at a price of $35.50 each, less
discount of 25 and 5 per -oent.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Speer, seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried, action
of opening the Registration Roll on September 15th, 1930 for the Primary Municipal Election.
to be held on November 4, 1930, as required by the Charter, was approved.
The Mayor was next authorized to issue an Election Proclamation calling for a Primary
Election to be held on November 4, 1930, to select two nominees to be voted on in the General
Election to be held on December 2nd, 1930, to fill vacancies on the Commission due to the
expiration of the terms of office of Commissioners Miller and Newman.
The following were then designated as.Inspectors and Clerk of the Primary Election
to be held on November 4th:
Inspectors :
J.B.Lawson.
D.L' Thrasher
R.E. Herndon
Clerk:
W.E.Betts.
The Clerk next presented American Trust Co. of Jacksonvi s `,* "Fla. Receipt No. 652,
made to the City of Sanford, Sanford, Florida, covering tTnited States of America 3 -1/ 2%
Treasury Notes, Series 01930- -1932, with December 15, 1930, and subsequent coupons attached,
Nos. 262B, 11499x, 11501A, 11502B,115030, 11504D, 11505E, 11506F - g at $10,000.00 each,
maturing December 15, 1932, Total of Receipt ------------------------------- ---- -- $802000.00
said receipt having been delivered to the City of Sanford by the Sanford Atlantic National
Bank as collateral for deposits in said bank and in exchange for receipts for a like amount
which were returned to the bank due to the securities covered thereby having matured.
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Commissioner Leffler moved that this action be approved and that the new security
be accepted.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
Commissioner Leffler next made the motion that the Commission amend the instructions
heretofore given to Special Counsel DeOottes and Boggs in regard to handling the Chase
National Bank suit,.and that they be authorized to proceed either with petition for a Ve-
hearing or else handle the matter on direct appeal, as they think best.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried.
The meeting then adjourned to meet again at 7:30 0101 .,� September 24, 1930.
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