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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, ¢ August 27 at 7:30 P M 1.9--3-4
Bids were next opened for furnishing on; new two door sedan or coach for
use by the Police Department as follows:
Strickliad Motors Inc. Ford Tudor Sedans 5 cylinder, less allowance on
Chevrolet Phaeton to be traded in: $552.00
Sanford Buick Company Pontiac Two door Sedan, straight Eight, less
allowance on Chevrolet Phaeton 649.95
models offered.
Action deferred pending demonstration and examination of the different
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next approved issuance of permit to
the Sun Oil Co. to construct bulk gas and oil storage plant to be 108.ted on the East
side of North French Avenue immediately south of that property acquired by the City
From Randall Chase, subject to approval by the Commission of detailed plans therefor.
Communication next read from A.B.Crosby, Tax Commissioner, Florida Power
and Light Company stating his inability to furnish complete inventory of Florida Power &
Light Company's properties within the present City limits in time to present to the Com-
mission and that in addition the cost of such in inventory being taken would more than
offset any reduction in personal property they may hope to obtain thereby.
Thereupon, in view of the fact that no evidence had been presented
showing overassessment, the personal tax assessment against the Florida Power & Light
Company for the year 1934 was allowed to remain at $270,000.00 and the Real Assessment
against the following described property allowed to remain at $51,745.00
Beg. at point on N. line of St. Gertrude Ave. 4 ft. E. of W. line of
Sec. 26 Tp. 19 R. 30, run N. 465 ft. to Ry. S.Ely along Ry to
St. Gertrude Ave. W. to Beg.
There being no further complaints or objections presented, the Commission,
next discussed the possibility of further flat reductions in the real estate assessments,.
After careful considerations, however, the conclusion was reached that
although the Commissioners realized that values are fully 100 per cent, they would
be unable to make further reductions in the assessed valuations for 1934 due to the fact
that the City is limited to 15 mills for operating expenses.
Thereupon Commissioner Speer mowed that the Assessment Roll for the
year 1934 by approved and adopted.
Seconded by Commissioner Dumas and carried.
Kent Motor Company
Graham Four door Sedan, Standard Six, less
Chevrolet
76o.00
allowance on Phaeton
Reel & Sons
Plymouth Special Six Tudor Sedan, less allow-
607.00
ance on Chevrolet Phaeton
Reel & Sons
Plymouth Standard Six Tudor Sedan, less allow-
529.00
ance on Chevrolet Phaeton.
Wight Bros. Oo.
Plymouth Six, Two door Sedan, less allowance
on Chevrolet Phaeton
577.50
Night Bros. Co.
Plymouth Special Six, less allowance on.
Chevrolet Phaeton
597.50
Might Bros. Ca.
Plymouth Standard Six, less allowance on
Chevrolet Phaeton
516.54
Proctor Chevrolet Co.
Chevrolet Standard Coach, less allowance on
Chevrolet Phaeton
456.00
Proctor Chevrolet Co.
Chevrolet Master Coach ( DeLux Model) less
allowance on Chevrolet Phaeton:
556.50
models offered.
Action deferred pending demonstration and examination of the different
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next approved issuance of permit to
the Sun Oil Co. to construct bulk gas and oil storage plant to be 108.ted on the East
side of North French Avenue immediately south of that property acquired by the City
From Randall Chase, subject to approval by the Commission of detailed plans therefor.
Communication next read from A.B.Crosby, Tax Commissioner, Florida Power
and Light Company stating his inability to furnish complete inventory of Florida Power &
Light Company's properties within the present City limits in time to present to the Com-
mission and that in addition the cost of such in inventory being taken would more than
offset any reduction in personal property they may hope to obtain thereby.
Thereupon, in view of the fact that no evidence had been presented
showing overassessment, the personal tax assessment against the Florida Power & Light
Company for the year 1934 was allowed to remain at $270,000.00 and the Real Assessment
against the following described property allowed to remain at $51,745.00
Beg. at point on N. line of St. Gertrude Ave. 4 ft. E. of W. line of
Sec. 26 Tp. 19 R. 30, run N. 465 ft. to Ry. S.Ely along Ry to
St. Gertrude Ave. W. to Beg.
There being no further complaints or objections presented, the Commission,
next discussed the possibility of further flat reductions in the real estate assessments,.
After careful considerations, however, the conclusion was reached that
although the Commissioners realized that values are fully 100 per cent, they would
be unable to make further reductions in the assessed valuations for 1934 due to the fact
that the City is limited to 15 mills for operating expenses.
Thereupon Commissioner Speer mowed that the Assessment Roll for the
year 1934 by approved and adopted.
Seconded by Commissioner Dumas and carried.
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Bids were next opened for furnishing 1450. ft. of 6" cast iron. bell & spigot
water main , 7 -6" cast iron water main tees , 3 611 cast iron water mein sleeves,
2 6" water main gate valves, and 5 Columbian Fire Hydrants, to be used in extending
a 6" water main in the alley between Park Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, from Second
Street South to Sixth Street as follows:
Sanford Machine Company $1585.25 FOB. Sanford
Lee Brothers 1580.93 FOB Sanford.
Quotation also received from D.E.Fishback to furnish four Columbian Fire
Hydrants at a price of $20.00 , as against the price bid by Sanford Machine Co. of
$47.25 each and by Lee Bros. of $47.00 each.
Thereupon Commissioner Speer moved that the bids of the Sanford Machine Co.
and Lee Brothers on fire hydrants be rejected and that four Columbian Fire Hydrants
be purchased from D. E. Fi shback at a price of $20.00 each F. 0. B. Sanf ord
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Seconded by Commissioner S�%=ff and carried. ( See P.202 * )
The Commission was next advised that the Florida Power & Light Co. is ready
to pay their 1933 personal taxes and has requested that the unpaid balance of $1390.97
carried over from the last fiscal year be paid at the same time payment of the taxes is mad
.
After discussion, Commissioner Speer moved that this balance be paid when the
Florida Power & Light, Co. turns on additional street lights in accordance with pro-
posed percentage of increase.
No second.
Commissioner Pumas then moved that the bill which the City owes be paid if
and when the Florida Power & Light Co. pays its 1933 Personal taxes.
No second.
Discussion next arose as to the approximate coat of current necessary to
light the Municipal Aviation Field, the Government having agreed to install the
necessary equipment provided the City will assume the cost of the current.
At this point Commissioner Speer advised that it is only necessary to have
the field lighted for one hour during the airmail schedule.
Commissioner Dumas then moved that Commissioner Speer be delegated to investi-
gate as to the costs and if the cost of lighting the Aviation Field in °accordance with
requirements of the State Aviation Department does not exceed $50.00 per month&t, that
he be authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to have the field lighted.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
In connection with the repairs to the pavilion at the Municipal Cemetery,
contract for which having been let to Clarence Smith, Commissioner Dumas next moved
that Commissioner Shinholser be delegated to accept or reject this work on completion
and report to the Commission:
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
On motion duly adopted, the Commission next approved the purchase of the
following materials, in accordance with bids received for refinishing the City Hall
building , an FERA project in which the City is to supply the materials; the quantities
listed being subject to increase or decrease as may be necessary:
From Snow's Paint and Glass Co. 130 Gal Cementhide - $338.00
From Hill Hardware Co. 110 Gal. Sherwin -
Williams Flat tone Best Grade,
Interior Paint.
5 Gal. S.W.P.whit e ( Beat Grade) w
20 Gal. Sherwin - Williams Semi -Paste
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, August 27 at 7:30 P M 19--34
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. August 27th.
1934.
Present: Commissioner T.L.Dumas
Commissioner H.J.Lehman
Commissioner V.A.Speer
City Attorney Fred.R.Wilson
City Clerk F.S.Lamson
Chief of Police R.G.Williams
Absent: Commissioner W.A.Leff ler, Mayor.
Commissioner S.O.Shinholser
In the absence of the Mayor, Commissioner Lehman was designated by the
Commission as Acting Chairman and took the Chair.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Minutes of Regular meeting of August 13th. 1934, read and approved.
Mr. Fred Hogan next appeared in connection with injury to leg sustained
in motorcycle accident while employed as a member of the police department in 1930,
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it appearing that a set -back had occurred as the result of a fall and that further
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X-ray pictures would be necessary.
Thereupon Commissioner Speer moved that $50.00 be appropriated for
providing medical attention for Mr. Hogan, this appropriation being predicated
upon his good services while in the City's employ and not upon any claim that he
may have against the City.
Seconded by Commissioner Dumas and carried.
The Clerk next presented bids received for providing two tires-and tubes
size 600 x 16, two wheels size 600 x 16, two tires and tubes size 11.25 x 24 , two
wheels size 11.25 x 24, and four 150 lb. weights, to be installed on Fordson Tractor
used by the Street Department , as follows:
Seminole Tire Shop 190.05 (Firestone Tires )
Rookey's Tire Shop 189.92 ( Goodyear Tires)
Medlock Tractor Co. 240.00 ( Goodyear Firestone or Goodrich
tires)
After comparison of the bids received, Commissioner Dumas moved that
the lowest bid, that of Rockey's Tire Shop at $189.92 be accepted.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
The Clerk next presented bids received for furnishing for use by the
Street Department of one 1J ton truck chassis and cab, 130" to 137" wheel base,
dual rear wheels, helper springs, 6 32x6 - 8 ply high pressure tires and 6 32x6
tubes, together with two ton little Giant Hand Hoist and Hinges, as follows:
Reel & Sons Dodge Truck 1 $749.68
Proctor Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet Truck 752.57
Sanford Buick Co. GMC Truck 795.00
Strickland Mo4ors Inc. Ford Truck 778.30
After comparison of the bids presented, Commissioner Speer moved that
award be na.de to the lowest bidder, Reel & Sons at a price of $749.68
Seconded by Commissioner Dumas and carried.
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60 gal. Turpentine
15 Gal. Boiled Oil
50 Lbs. Caulking Compound
50 Lbs. Putty
6 Ea. Sash Tool Brushes.
12 Ea. 4" Paint Brushes ( Good Grade)
$312.98
The Clerk neat reported having received from the Bondholders Protective
Committee final receipts covering the cancellation of interest on bonds held by the
Committee to September 30, 1933, as follows:
Interest on Judgments to September 30, 1933 135,o63-16
Interest included in Judgment #2749 -T 55,191-00
Three offers next received for pulling all the piling in and around the
boat basin at the foot of Park Avenue , as follows:
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From W.F.Ravanel $890.00 for the job.
From Sanford Boat Works 1.50 per pile, if piling are placed on the
seawall to be disposed of by the City.
been issued to D.D.Welborn, 114 S. Park Avenue.
Thereupon Commissioner Dumas moved that the license be approved.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
On motion duly adopted and recommendation of Chief of Police Williams
.75 additional per pile if piling are
to be pulled and disposed of.
From St. Johns River Line Co. 550.00 for the job, piling to be placedon:
seawall to be disposed of by the City,
this amount to be used to pay taxes
to be paid by the St. Johns River
Line to the City.
After discussion of the offers as listed, action deferred pending a meeting of
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the full board.
City Attorney Wilson next advised the Commission that Writ of Mandamus had
been obtained by the Bondholders Protective Committee requiring the payment from Mater
Department profits of the following Water Bond Coupons:
Public Utility Bonds, dated Jan 1, 1934.
263 Coupons No. 18 from bonds Nos. 1/25, 53/72, 76/134, 137/ 143 , 149/150
153, 155/i63, 172/185, 201/2259 251/270, 276/325, 345/375
72 Coupons No. 19 from Bonds Nos. 1/25, 53/72, 76/100, 326/327,
Series CC,Bonds, dated July 1, 1926.
30 Coupons No. 13 from Bonds Nos. 13/15, 46/50, 86/107
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35 Coupons No. 1 from Bonds Nos. 78/85, 176/182, 288 ,306/309,311/315,317 /325
Total 400 coupons at $27.50 each - $11,000.00
Thereupon Commissioner Dumas moved that in accordance with the Writ of Man-
damus, the coupons as listed be paid.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
On motion duly carried the Clerk was neat instructed to purchase from Ed.
Wright Co., St. Petersburg, Certificate of Deposit covering Seven City of Sanford
Bonds at a price of 15 flat, said certificate to be then delivered to the Bondholders
Protective Committee for release and cancellation of the bonds by the City.
The Clerk next advised the Commission that license as vendor of beer had
been issued to D.D.Welborn, 114 S. Park Avenue.
Thereupon Commissioner Dumas moved that the license be approved.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
On motion duly adopted and recommendation of Chief of Police Williams
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the Commission neat approved suspension of $5.00 of the fine of Tom Palmer, sentenced
in the Municipal Court on July 9th, 1934, to pay $15,00 or serve 40 days, Palmer having
served 1/3 of the sentence and then released on the payment of $10.00
Supt. Moughton neat requested instructions as to John Lawson, a City Employee
fpr the past twenty -six years and now in the hospital with appendicitus.
Thereupon Commissioner Dumas moved that the City make a donation of $1.00 per
day for everyday he is incapacitated on account of his long and loyal services, provided
that the duration of his disability does not exceed thirty days.
Seconded by Commissioner Speer and carried.
'� Q rlt ;s i nes Dta�as�'.th8>i dvect =th tl�et.a f t ssisalanca of the materials be
awarded to the lowest bidder, Lee Bros., at a price of $13+5.93, subject to approval by th
absent members of the Board, Commissioners Leffler and Shinholser. Seconded by Commission
Speer and carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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