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September 17, 1917-
City Council . of . the City of Sanford, Florida, met o n the above date in rag -
ul ar section, at 7 :30 P. M. Present B. W. Herndon, President., and councilman W.W.Abernath
F. L. Miller, .Jno. Adams and R. A. Newman. C. H. Dingee & Roy Symes.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Communication from Clyde Line Steamship Co in reference.to beautifying
Bulkhead property was read and same referred to Chairman of Street Committee to take up
same with City Attorney and have agreement drawn up, said agreement Ito run forone year.
Sanford Public Servise Cc notified Council that Fire alarm had arrived and
asked Councilwhere same was to be placed, on motion carried same was refdred to Chariman
of Fire Committee.
The matter of contract for street cleaning was d6soussed at length, and on
motion F. L. Miller duly seconded by Roy Symes, same was extended to March 1, 1918.
On motion carried, Clerk was instructed to draw Voucher in favor of Cornelia)
Royal for $1.20 per month same to be charged to Pauper account
ON motion carried the following Budget for the Year 1917 & 191 ,F -lr- -s upani-
mously' adopted. y' •'_.
Sinking Fund
j, 193.00
Interest on Bonds
14,550.40
Water
2,250.00
Lights
Police
0000.00
,000.00
Mayor
300.00
Clerk
1,500-00
Assessor
300.00
Physician
300.00
City Attorney
City Council
300.00
356,00
Street Cleaning
5,000.00
Streets and Bridges
5,000'00
Feeding Prisoners
1,000.00
Fire Department
30,100.00
Band
1,.000.00
Interest on Vouchers
1000.00
Printing and Stationary500.00
Pauper
500.00
Sewers
1,000.00
Miscellaneous
10000.00
Retiring Blk Hd Vohs
2,000..00 53,179.00
Estimated income
Taxes 1917 47079 00
License 1,550.00
Fines 3,500:00
Pound Fees 250.00
Dog Tax 200:00 53,179.00
On motion carried 14 mills was levied for the year budget 1917 & 1919.
Council adjourned.
President
Attest:
City Clerk.
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October 1, 1917-
City Counetl of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in rag-
ul ar section at 7:30 P.'M. Present B. W. Herndon President, and Councilmen C. H. Dingee,
W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman and Roy Symes.
Minutes of,last meeting read and adopted.
Chaiman of the Street Committee reported that he had conferred with acting
City Atty in regard to agreement between City if Sanford and Clyde Steamship Co in-regard
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to beautifying Bulkhead property belonging to Clyde Line S. S. Co., and that acting City
attorney advised him thattcity oould enter into no agreement with the Company, where-
upon a motion was made and duly seconded that City Clerk write said Company and inform
them that said agreement oound not be made.
Mr. R. J. Holly and several Ladies of the Woman's Club came before the
Council and asked for some assistance in renting a rest room for the City, and after dis-
ou ssing the matter at length, a motion was made and seconded that the City pay $15.00
Per month rent.
A complaint having been made to the Council about vivious dogg running at
large same being a menace ti the public a motion was made and seconded and Couneilman
Miller was asked to present an ordinance at the next meeting concerning dogs running at
at large in the City of Sanford.
On motion carriedp Third Street and Myrtle Avenue Intersectio n to be paved
with shell.
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On motion carried, sewer be extended from alley between Laurel and French
Avenue, beginning at 12th Street Run North to 10th Street down 10th street East to
present sewer.
On motion carried, the matter of repairs to Goldsboro Avenue iqas referred
to Street Committee with power to act.
Communication from District Health officer C. T. Young was read and ordered
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On motion carried, Sanitary committee together with Sanitary Inspector and
City Engineer make an inspection of the Sanitary conditions of the City and report at
next meeting.
The following reports were read and ordered filed.
Report of Chief of Police for month of September, 1917-
Number of Arrests 64
Discharged 12
Sentenced on Streets 2
Fines assessed 371.40
- Collected for July 10.00
Collected for August 10.00
Pound fees 25.75 420.15 -
By Work on Street 36.50
uncollected 23.50
Expenoe for liquor case 10.00
Error in July report 0
Cash to Collector 242. 5 420.15
Collector.'s Report for month of September, 1917-
Taxes 1916 591.10
Fines 252.00
Interest 1.62
Pound fees 9.00
Miscellaneous 3.90
Borrowed 1,000.00 1,587.62
Remitted to Treasurer 1,655.57
Credit by Vouchers 199_051;997_62
Treasurer's report for month of September, 1917-
Receipts
Balance on hand Sept 1, 1917 424.57
Received from Collector 10688.57
" Vouchers 199.05 2012.19
Disbursements
Vouchers Paid
Cash in Banks
Bank Balances
First National
Peoples
Seminole
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10022:9 2,312.19
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October 15, 1917-
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7:30
P. M. in regular session. Present B. W. Herndon, Rresident, and Councilmen C. H. Dingee,
W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman and Riy Symes.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Mr. Cobb came before the Council and asked some assistance in obtaining money
due him by E. E. Brady for labor, the Council informed him that nothing could be done in
the matter,
Committee from Colored K. of P. made complaint to Council that one Wm Clark
was charging rent on certain property the same being property belonging to City, former-
ly property of the City of Goldsboro, on motion duly-seconded,City Engineer was instruct-
ed to make survey of same and report to Council at next meeting.
City Clerk was here instructed to look up proportion of Road & Bridge Fund
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du,City of Sanford.
The Matter of expence in the present epidemic of Trachoma was d6soussed, and
on motion duly seconded, a special compensation was made to Dr. O. J. Miller -for services
in same, amount $100.00
It being brought to the attention of the City Council, that the family of
Durham Lewis were in need of assistance and steps to relieve them was referred to the
Mayor for attention.
Councilman Miller offered the followinf Ordinance and moved its adoption.
Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance Regulating Dogs running at large in the City of Sanford.
Said Ordinance was placed on its first readin; and read in full and passed. Vote as
follows: Ay's B. W. Herndon, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams,
R. A. Newman and Roy Symes, No's None. On Motion Councilman Newman duly seconded the rules
were waived and said Ordinance placed on its second reading by title only, vote as follows
Ay's B. W. Herndon, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller. Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman
and Roy Symes, No's None. Said Ordinance was placed on its second readinf and read by
title only and passed. Vote as follows: Aye's B. W. Herndon, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy
F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman and Roy Symes, No's None. Councilman Adams moved
that the rules be further waived and that said ordinance be placed on its third reading
and final passage, which motion was duly seconded and said ordinance placed on its third
reading and final passage, Vote as follows: B. W. Herndon, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy,
F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman and Roy Symes, No's Nome. Said Ordinance was plaod
on its third reading and read in full and passed. Vote as follows: Aye's B. W. Herndon,
C. H,. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams, R. A. Newman and Roy Symes.
Councilman Abernathy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption
which after being read was unanimously adopted. as follows:
Resolved; that the City Council cause alleys to be ppened as follows:
Between Sanford Avenue & Cypress Avenue, extend alley across Lot 5 Blk 6 Tier A. Between
Cypress Ave & PAne Ave. open an alley beginning on Fifth Street midway between Pine ave &
Cypress Ave. and running thence South to Celery Ave. 4etween Pine Ave & Hickory Ave.
open an alley beginning midway between Pine & Hickory Ave at Fifth St. run South to Elezen-
th St. Property to be acquired by the City.
Between Sanford Ave & Cypress Ave.
The E 10 Ft of Lot 5 Blk 6 Tier A.
Between Cypress Ave & Pine Ave,
The w 6 ft of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Blk 7 Tier B
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In reference to the above Resolution, a Motion was made and duly seconded,
That the City Enginerr be instructed to see property owners in regard to right of way for
opening the alleys mentioned needed by the City that are not now existing, and make detail
report to City Council at theft next meeting.
Council Adjourned.
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Sanford, Florida, November 5, 1917-
I City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session on the
above date at 7:30 P. M. Present: C. H. Dingee, President Protem and Councilmen W. W. Aber
nathy, F. L. Miller, Jno. Adams and Roy Symes. Absent; B. W. Heandon ans R. A. Newman.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
A petition signed by residents near the intersection of Third Street and
Sanford Avenue, begging relief from the boisterous so called weekly or semi - weekly dances
held in the Hall at or near said corner or street intersection, was read and on motion
carried same was referred to Mayor for attention.
Communication from Kate Culmer asking that the price per meal to city prison-
era be raised owing to the greatly advanced prices in foodstuffs, was read, and on motion
W. W. Abernathy seconded by Roy Symes same was raised from 15¢ per mael to 20¢ per meal.
Petition signed by citizens of the City of Sanford, asking that an Election
be called on the question of Commission Manager form of Government for the City of Sanford,
was read and same referred to Clerk to ckeck up and report as to qualifications of said
Petition.
Report of City Engineer in regard to property in Goldsboro purported to be the
Property of Goldsboro was read and on motion carried Council offered Mr. J. J. Dickinson
attorney for Wm Clark who holds Tax Deed to said property, $57.00 said offer was refused
On motion carried, City Engineer was instructed to inspect all poles carrying
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wires both electrical and Phone, and report at next meeting of the Council as to condit-
ions of said poles and wires.
City Engineer was instructed to purchase maps of the City of Sanford, 75 Blue
Prints and 25 Cloth.
An Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance Regulating Roofing in the City of Sanford,
Florida, was placed on its first reading and read in full and passed, Vote as follows:
. Ay's C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L.Miller, Jno. Adams and Roy Symes. No's None.
The following resolution was off -red by councilman F. L. Miller, and its adop-
tion moved by counoilman Roy Symes:
WHEREAS, on the 19th day of March 1917, a certain ordinance was duly passed
by the City of Sanford, Florida, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of
Bonds in the sum of Thirty -three Thousand Dollars, for the Purpose of Payinf, Retiring
and Funding Certain Vouchers or Warrants of the City of Sanford, Florida, Issued in Pay-
ment of the Proportionate Part of the cost Borne by the City of Sanford, in constructing
a Bulkhead bordering on Lake Monroe, in the City of Sanford, and Lying Between the East
Side of an unnamed Alley Between Sanford and Cypress Avenues and the West side of Myrtle
Avenue and for the Proportionate Part of the Cost Borne by the City of Sa'nfprd in Filling.
in, Reclaiming, and bringing to a Topographical Level All Reclaimed Land from the Line
of Said Bulkhead to the Shore Line Existing Prior to Said Reclaimation, and for the Cost
of the Cobstruetion of a Sewerage System bn said Bulkhead District, and Authorizing and
Empowering the Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, to Issue a Call foran Election to
Determin the Question as to the Issuance od said Bonds., and for the Election of a Board
of Three Bond Trustees"
AND WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the City Council to provide the form of
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said bonds, and the form of the interest coupons to be attached thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Sanford, Florida, that the
bonds provided for in the Ordinance afordsaid, w4ieh said ordinance was duly approved by
J. D. Davison Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 19th day of March 1917, and
which said issue of bonds have been duly authorized by.a majority vote of the qualified
electiore of the City of Sanford, at a special election held on the 25th day of April 1917,
shall be in substantially the following; form, to -wit:
NUMIER
$1000.00
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF SEMINOLE
C I T Y OF S A N F O R D
BULKHEAD IMPROVEMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That the City of Sanford, in the State of
Florida, a municipal corporation, duly organized and existing under and in. pursuance of
the Laws.of the State of Florida, for value received, acknowledges itself indebted, and
promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of
O N E T H O U S A N D ($1000.00) D O L L A R S in lawful money of the
United States of America, , on the first day of January 1947, with interest thereon at the
rate of five per cent p annum, payable semi - annually January and July first of each
year, on presentation and surrender of the interest coupons hereto annexed, as they sever-
ally become due, both principal and interest, being payable at the Chase National Bank,
in the City of New York, State of New York.
This bond is one of a series of thirty -three bonds, aggregating Thirty -three
Thousand Dollars, and is issued by the City of Sanford for the purpose of paying, retir--
ing and funding certain vouchers or warrants of the City of Sanford, under and pursuant
to, and in strick conformity with the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, in-
oluding among others Chapter 6392, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1911; an Ordinance entitled;
An Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of Bonds in the sum of Thirty -three Thousand Doll-
are, for the Purpose pf Paying, Retiring and Funding Certain Vouchers or Warants of the
City of Sanford, Florida, Issued in payment of the Proportionate Part of the Cost Borne
by the City of Sanford, in Constructing a Bulkhead Bordering on Lake Monroe, in the City
of Sanford, and lying Between the East Side of an Unnamed Alley Between Sanford and
Cypress Avenues, and the West Side of Myrtle Avenue, and for the Proportionate Part of
the Cost Borne by the City of Sanford in Filling in, Reclaiming, and Bringing to a Topo-
graphical Level all reclaimed Land from the Line of Said Bulkhead to the Shore Line Exist-
ing Prior to said Reclamation, and for the Cost of the Construction of a Sewerage System I ,'I
in said Bulkhead. District, and Authorizing and Empowereing the Mayor of the City of
Sanford, Florida, to Issue a call for an Election to Determine the Question as to the
Issuance of said Bonds, and for the Election of a Board of Three Bond Trustees",, which
said ordinance was duly approved by J. D. Davison, Mayor of the City of Sanford, on the
19th day of March A.D. 1917; and pursuant to a vote of a majority oit he duly qualified
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electors, residing within the boundries of the City of Sanford.. Florida, at an election
duly and legally called, held and conducted, on the 25th day of April 1917, the ballots
cast at said election, and the vote and returns thereof having been duly canvassed, pro-
claimed, certified, filed, recorded and declared, as required by law, and also pursuant
to certain orders and resolutions of the City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida,
duly had and adopted.
Bonds numbered one to eleven, both inclusive of this issue, are subject to call
and redemption at the option of the City of Sanford, Florida, at any time on or after the
1st day of January, 1927, and bonds numbered from twelve to twenty -two, both inclusive,
of this issue, are subject to call and redemption at the option of the City of Sanford,
Florida, at any time on or after the 1st day of January 1937, and bonds numbered from twen
three to twenty - seven, both inclusive, of this issue are subject to call and redemption
at the option od the City of Sanford, Florida, at any time on or after the lst day of
January 1942.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED; RECITED, AND DECLARED, that all acts, conditions and
things, required by law to exist, happen, and be performed, precedent to, andin the issu-
ance of this bond, have existed, have happened and have been performed, in regular and due
time, form and manner, as required by law, and that the amount of this bond, together with
all other indebtedness of the City of Sanford, does not exceed any limit prescribed by
the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Florida, and that before the issuance of
this bond, provision has been made by resolution of the City Council, toassess annually.,
a tax upon all real and,personal property, railroads, telegraph, and telephone lines, own-
ed or situated within the City of SanAford, to relize a sum sufficient to pay the interest
upon this bond, as it may become due, and to create a sinking fund for the payment of the
principal hereof at the maturity of same, and that the issue of bonds of which this bond
is a part, has been duly confirmed and validated by judgment of the Circuit Court, of the
Seventh Judicial Circuit of the Btate of Florida. in and for Seminole County, in a pro-
ceeding instituted by the City of Sanford, by and through its Mayor, against the State of
Florida, of which proceeding, due notice was duly and regularly given to the State of
Florida, and to the Public.
And for the payment of the principal and interest of this bond, the full faith
and credit of the said City of Sanford, Florida, is hereby irrevocably pledged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Sanford has caused this bond to be signed by
its Mayor, countersigned by the President of the Cbty Council, and attested by the City
Clerk, and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto, and has further caused the interest
coupons hereto attached to bear the lithographed fac- simile signatures of said Mayor, and
said City Clerk, and this bond to be dated the first day of January 1917.
Attest:
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Mayor of the City of Sanford,
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$25.00 Number
On the day of the City of Sanford, Florida, will
pay bearers Twenty -five ( #25.00) Dollars, ka lawful money of the United States of America,
at The Chase National Bank, in the City of New York, State of New York, being six months
interest then due on its bulkhead improvment bond, dated January 1st, 1917, payable from
tax to be assessed, levied and collected upon all taxable property within the boundries
of the City of Sanford Florida.
City Clerk of the City of
Sanford, Florida.
(Certificate of Validati'cn)
Mayor.
Validated and confirmed by decree of the Circuit Court, of the Seventh Judicial
Circuit, in and for Seminole County, Florida, rendered the lot day of September 1917-
Clerk of the Circuit Court of
the Seventh Judicial.
Circuit, Seminole County, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that for the purpose of providing for prompt payment
of the principal and interest of the aforesaid bonds, as they become due, there shall be,
and there is hereby assessed and levied, and ordered to be collected upon all taxable
property within the City of Sanford, a direct continuing annual tax for each year said
bonds are outstanding and unpaid, sufficient to produce each year the sum of ;1,650.00,
to pay interest on said bonds, and the additional $700.00 to be placed in the sinking fund
for the redemption of said bonds at maturity.
The following resolution was offered by F. L. Miller and seconded by Roy Symes
which passed by unanamous vote:-
WHEREAS: The Citybof Sanford did duly publicly advertise to sell on the 15th
day of October, 1917, $33,000.00 of the 30 year 5 percent b6nds of the City of Sanford to
be issued for the City's share of dock and water front improvement, and,
WHEREAS: No bids whatever were received for said bonds and the City has been
and is unable to sell said bonds at par and accrude interest by reason of the high rates
of interest now prevailing and likely to prevail for a long time to come &n the money
markets of this countyy, therefore, be it,
RESOLVED: by this Board that we do hereby accept the proposition of L. A. Trow-
bridge of Evanston, Ill, to act as fiscal agent of the City of Sanford for the sole pur-
pose of selling and disposing of said issue of #33,000.00 five percent bonds at par and
interest for the Board of Bond Trustees and this Board does hereby agree to pay said L. A.
Trowbridge the sum of $2742.30 to be paid to him in New York exchange simultaneously with
the delivery and payment for said 033,000.00 of bonds at the price of par and accrued int-
erest, said sum of $2742.30 is to cover all services as fiscal agent and also fees of such
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attorneys as may be employed to pass upon the legality of said bonds.
C. H. Dingee, Acting Chairman.
F. L. Miller.
W. W. Abernathy.
Jno. Adams.
Roy Symes.
Report of Chief of Police for Month of October, 1917 was read as follows:
Number of arrests 41
Discharged 5
Turned over to County 2
Fines assessed
Dog Tax
Pound Fee
By work on street
Uncollected
Expence
Cash to Collector
$ 200.00
142.00
6.25
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4.00
359.25
375.25 8375.25
Collectors Report for month of October, 1917-
Taxes 1916 596.74
Taxes 1915 257.56
Paving 451.58
Fines 239.40
Pound Fees x+6.50
License 421.05
Dog Tax 132.00
Miscellaneous 2.10
Remitted to Treasurer 1523.81
Credit by Vouchers 53.72
2177.53 2177.53
Treasurers Report for Month of October, 1917-
Receipts
Cash on hand October 1,
Cash from Collector
Vouchers "
Disbursements
Vouchers paid
Interest
Cash in Banks
Bank Balances
First National Bank
Peoples "
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Report of Chief of Fire Department read and ordered filed.
There being no futher business, Council ajourned.
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November 19, 1917-
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session on the above date
at at 7. 30 P. M. Present B. W. Herndon, President, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L.
Miller, Jno Adams; Absent R. A. Newman and Roy Symes.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Revision of the Registration book was here taken up and all names stricken who had left
or were not qualified.
Mr Little came before the Council and made complaint about closing road, same was re-
ferred to Street Committee.
Communication from Mr Leffler in regards to taxes on his property, offering a note held
by him on said property, in payment of taxes, was read and Clerk instructed to inform Mr
Leffler that said offer could not be accepted.
Report of City Engineer as to Poles in the City of Sanford and suggesting certain im-
provements, was read and City Engineer instructed to notify the different companies as to
the condition of said Poles.
Report of City Engineer reporting that a tax certificate had been issued by Mr Douglass
County Clerk for that portion of the Bulkhead property lying between the A. C. L. R. R.
property and Myrtle Avenue, was read and same referred to City Attorney for attention.
Report of City Engineer as to securing Alleyways and recommending condemnation proceed-
ings, was read and same referred to City Attorney for attention.
An Ordinance entitled an Ordinance Regulating Roofing in the City of Sanford, Florida,
was placed on its second reading by Title only and passed. Vote as follows: Ay's B. W.
Herndon, C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, Jno Adams; No's None.
Petition signed by Voters of the City of Sanford, Florida, asking for an election to
be called for the purpose of commission form of Government was here taken up, and on ac-
count of the absence of the City attorney, same was laid over until next meeting.
All business being' attended to, Council adjourned.
Attest
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President of Council.
December 3, 1917
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session on the above
date at 7. 30 P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President Pro tem, and Councilmen W. W. Aber-
nathy, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, R. A. Newman and Roy Symes. Absent B. W. Herndon.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Mr Dickinson came before the Council representing tax payers from the west side of
Sanford, and asked that farm property be assessed according to location, and after heard
from several tax payers present, Councilman Miller made a, motion which was duly seconded
by Jno Adams, that the President of the Council appoint a committee of two together with
the Assessor to meet with a committee of the tax payers interested and formulate plans
agreeable to all concerned. Committee appointed as follows: for the Council F. L. Miller,
Roy Symes and R. C. Maxwell, Assessor. For the tax payers, C. A. Betts, C. M. Berry and
Ed Putnam.
Mr H. R. Stevens came before the Council and stated that he had received notice that
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the City tax for the year 1911 had not been paid and asked that he be allowed to pay the
face of certificate leaving off interest, as said certificate was issued before he came
into possession of the property. On motion Councilman Miller seconded by R. A. Newman,
Certificate #21 taxes of 1911 covering lots 1, 2 & 3 Block g Tier 2 be cancelled on p ay-
ment,of face of certificate, and City attorney is hereby authorized to cancel same.
On motion Councilman Miller duly seconded by R. A. Newman, Sidewalk Lien #23 dated
January 9, 1913 amount $99.04 is hereby ordered cancelled and City Clerk instructed to
notify City Attorney accordingly.
Mr Calder representing the Clyde Line Steamship Company came before the Council and
asked that their assessment be adjusted, On motion Councilman R. A. Newman seconded by
Jno Adams, Clerk instructed to notify Clyde Line Steamship Company, to pay the existing
assessment, and voucher will be issued to cover difference, this for the reason the City
has no list of errors and insolvencies.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Jno Adams, City attorney is authorized to employ
extra office force in connection with collections of delinquent taxes.
On motion F. L. MilleiVaecondad by R. A. Newman, That City Attorney take the necessary
steps in connection with Bulkhead Liens.
Communication from Sanford Public Servise Cc stating that fire alarm had been install
ed on the Water Works building, was read and ordered filed.
Communication from Dr 0. J. Miller in regards to Sanitary buckets, was read and
ordered filed.
Upon information from City Clerk that certain records were necessary for the record-
ing of tay,. Paving and Sidewalk Liens, On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes, City
Attorney get up the necessary forms and order same.
An Ordinance entitled An Ordinance Regulating Roofing within the limits of the City
of Sanford, Florida, was placed on its Third reading and read in full and passed. Vote as
follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, R. A. Newman and
Roy Syme s. No's None.
The Petition asking for Election for a Charter Board was taken up, and said petition)
not having the required number of names, same was laid over.
Communication from Geo A. DeCottes City Attorney stating that he had over paid the
City Treasurer $20.85 was read and on motion R. A. Newman seconded by Jno Adams, same
was ordered refunded, and Clerk instructed to issue voucher to cover.
On motion duly seconded the following Liens and Certificates were ordered cancelled,
they having been satisfactorily proved to have
been paid. as follows:
Certificate #204
taxes 1914 covering lot 16 Block 24 Clarks Sub- Division.
Certificate #6
taxes 1914 covering lots 5 &
6 Block 2 Tier 1.
Paving Lien covering
lot 7 Block 9 Tier 4.
Certificate #360
taxes 1915 covering lots 17,
18 & 19 Wellington's Add.
Sidewalk Lien #58
covering; lot 1 Block 9 Tier
3.
The following reports
were read and ordered filed;
Collectors report
month of November, 1917.
Current taxes
77092
Delinquent taxes
2 0
License
42425
Pound fees
4200
Dog Tax
5400
Fines
12600 5917.67
Remitted to Treasurer
Credit by Vouchers
3,613.97
2.,303-70 5,917.67
Treasurers report for month of Nov --tuber, 1917
Receipts
Balance on hand November 1, 1917 1,105.40
Received from Collector 5,917.67
Disbursements
Vouchers paid
Cash in Banks
Bank Balances
First National Bank 548, g
Peoples 1, 796.51
Seminole " 908.17
Report of Chief of Police for month of November, 1917.
Number of arrests 28
Discharged 1
Sentensed on streets 1
Fines assessed by Mayor 147-00
Pound fees 2.00
Dog Tax 54.00 233.00
By Work on streets ,25
Uncollected
Expense 6.00
Cash to Collector 222.00
7,023-07
3, 769.51
3,253.56 7,023.07
3o253-56
$233.00
Report of Chief of Fire Department for month of November, 1917, shows that all equipment
in good condition.
All business being attended to Council adjourned.
Attest: �'. �� �� Clerk
President of Council.
December 17, 1917
City Council of the City of Sanford., Florida, met. in regular session on the above
date at 7. 30 P. M. Present B. W. Herndon, President, and Councilmen C. H. Dingee, W. W.
Abernathy, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams and Roy Symes. Absent R. A. Newman.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Mr J. E. Laing came before the Council and
asked permission to redeem Tax Certificate #30 taxes 1911 -at face of Certificate, on moti
C. H. Dingee seconded by Roy Symes and carried, Mr Laing was allowed to redeem said Cert-
ificate, amount $18.48. Communication from F. L. Woodruff in regards to Bulkhead
charges was read and ordered filed. Communication from Mr Paxton Chief of Fire Dept in
regards to accident to Dr Tolars car was read and on motion Councilman Dingee seconded by
Jno Adams and carried, a committee was appointed to investigate the avove and report at
next meeting of the Council, Committee appointed as follows; Jno Adams, C. H. Dingee and
W. W. Abernathy. Communication from City attorney stating that Geo E. Chase & Cc had
redeemed certificate #47 taxes of 1914 amount $5.54 and that said certificate was issued
in error, and asked that same be cancelled and amount $5.54 be refunded, was read and on
motion carried, Clerk was instructed to refund said amount, and notify City Attorney to
cancel said certificate. The following Certificates were ordered cancelled the same
having been
issued in
error.
to -wit: Certificate
#81
tax of 1002
Ctf #15
tax 1905
Ctf 25 tax
of 1907
Ctf 13
tax of 1907
61
1903
25
190
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194
1810
163
19100
41
9
16
19104
230
1914
52
1915
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Attest: t President of Council
City Clerk.
I' January 1, 1915
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 10 O'C1ock A. M.
Present B. W. Herndon, President, and Councilmen C. H. Dingee, W. W. Abernathy, F. L.
Miller, John Adams and Roy Symes. Absent R. A. Newman. Minutes of last regular meeting
read and adopted. The special committee composed of C. H. Dingee, John Adams and W. W.
Abernathy appointed to investigate the accident to Dr Tolars car damaged by fire truck,
reported that in -so -much as the accident was unnavoidable, and by best information obtain-
able, was caused by glaring headlights on car coming in opposite direction, the committee
therefore, recommends that the City of Sanford pay the damage done to Dr Tolars car,
amount $72.50. On motion Roy Symes seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, Clerk was ins-
tructed to draw voucher to cover cost of damage to said car.
This being the last meeting of the old Council, and having disposed of all business
coming before them, adjourned sine die. Mayor elect J. D. Davison having taken the
Oath of office before an officer authorized to administer oaths here administered the oath
of office to the following Councilmen elect; C. H. Dingee, F. L. Miller, John Adams, Roy
Symes and G. F. Smith. R. A. Newman and W. A. Leffler being absent will take the oath of
office at next meeting. On motion carried, C. H. Dingee was elected President of the
Council for the ensuing term. There being no business to come before the new Council,
adjourned to meet January 7, 1 918 at 7. 30 P. M. that being the regular meeting night.
Attest: Gr" �•
City Clerk.
President of Council
January 7, 1915.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in regular
session
at 7.
30 P.
M.
Present C.
Fl.
Dingee, President
and Councilmen G.
F. Smith,
F. L.
Miller,
John
Adams
and
Roy Symes.
R.
A. Newman and W.
A. Leffler having
taken the
oath of
office here took their seats. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Communication
from C. P. Dickinson in regards to Bulkhead assessment of B. Drew was read and on motion
carried, Clerk was instructed to notify C. P. Dickinson that Council could not consider
proposition made in said communication. Application for City Physician of Dr 0. J.
Miller and Dr J. N. Tolar was read and ordered filed. Communication from W. H. Cox State
Health officer in regards to the recent Trachoma incidents, was read and ordered filed.
On motion carried the City Attorney was authorized to cancel the following tax Ctfs.
To -wit: No. 76 tax of 1902. No. 29 tax of 1902. No. 22 tax of 1903. No. 20 tax of 1903
No. 32 tax of 1912. No. 35 tax of 1913. No. 61 tax of 1914. No. 294 tax of 1915. No. 32
tax of 1 °,15. No. 453 tax of 1915. Mr. M. P. Lipe came before the Council and stated that
there were several tax certificates against the property he now owns, and asked that samd
be cancelled. On motion carried, he was referred to City attorney. On motion R. A.
Newman seconded by F. L. Miller, Council here proceeded to elect City Attorney and City
Physician for the ensuing term.
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There being no application for City Attorney, Geo A. DeCottes was unanimously elected by
the Council to be City attorney for the ensuing term. There being two applicants for City
Physician, Council proceeded to ballot on same, Result Dr 0. J. Miller received five
ballots and Dr J. N. Tolar received two ballots, all voting, Thereupon the President of
the Council declared Dr 0. J. Miller elected City Physician for the term.
Steven Gerrard came before the Council and stated that several certificates were out-
standing against lot 3 Block 7 Tier A, and asked that same be cancelled for he reason tha
said property was used for Benevolent purposes only, on motion F. L. Miller seconded by
John Adams, the above matter was referred to City Attorney and if facts stated are true
that said certificates be cancell -ed. The Bill of Aner Leatham for nurse hire, amount
$25.50 was read and on motion G. F. Smith seconded by Roy Symes, City pay one half of said
bill and the County pay the other half. On motion R. A. Newman seconded by W. A.
Leffler and carried Council allowed M. P. Lipe to redeem back taxes at face value, upon
approval of City Attorney, the above to hold good for fifteen days only, if not paid in
that time, full. amount to be paid. On motion Roy Symes seconded by John Adams, Clerk
was instructed to draw Voucher in .favor of Dr N. DeV. Howard for applying Anesthetic to
Robt Johnson. amount $2.50. On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes, Fred T.
Williams was appointed City Engineer for the ensuing term. The President of the Council
here appointed the following standing Committees To -wit:
Finance
F. L. Miller, Ch
W. A. Leffler
G. F. Smith
Fire
John Adams, Ch
W. A. Leffler
R. A. Ne,. %man
Street
R. A. Newman, Ch
John Adams
Roy Symes
Sanitary
Roy Symes, Ch
F. L. Miller
R. A. Newman
Building
W. A. Leffler, Ch
G. F. Smith
F. L. Miller
Police
C. F. Smith, Ch
Roy Symes
John Adams
On motion F. L. Miller seconded by Roy Symea and carried, Street committee was instruct-
ed to investigate conditions of City Dock and make the necessary repair.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by Roy Symes and carried, Building committee was auth-
orized to repair City building and Band stand. The following resolution was offered by
F. L. Miller who moved its adoption, which was duly seconded by G. F. Smith and carried.
January 7, 1918
Resolved by the City Council in regular session assembled, that payment of water hydrant
be discontinurd until the new ones are installed as per agreement with Southern Utilities
Company on April 24, 1916. Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smit
F. L. Miller, John Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. No's None.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, City enter into contrac
with one of the gasoline companies to furnish gasoline to City at minimum price.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by John Adams, carried, Street committee was instructe
to get up specifications for street cleaning, to be advertised.
The bill of Sanford Public Service Co for hydrants was read and Clerk instructed to
return same to be itimized. The following reports were read and ordered filed;
Report of tax collector for month of December, 1917.
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Taxe a 13117
5,276.81
License
396.60
Dog tax
5.00
Po,..:nd fees
9.25
Interest
20-72
Paving Liens
1,490.05
Sidewalk Liens
227.69
Delinquent taxes
610.37
Fines
201.00
Remitted to Treasurer
Vouchers
Report of Treasurer for Month of December, 1917,
Receipts
On hand December 1, 1917 3,2553.56
Cash from Collector 6,463.56
Vouchers 2,512.93
Disbursements
Vouchers & Interest paid 12,020.36
Cash in banks _ 20 .6
$ i 2, 230.05
6,463. r,6
$, 976.48
Bank Balances
First National Bank
Peoples "
Seminole County "
12,230:05
36.91
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167.994 4 209. 69
Report of Chief of Police for month of December, 1917-
Number of arrests 35
Discharged I}
Fines assessed by Mayor 221.00
Collected from Nov fines 5.00
Dog Tax 5.00
Pound fees 9.25
Uncollected 22.50
Work on street 2. cO
Cash to coll:;ctor _ _ 214.2,5
23925 23T•25
Report of Chief of Fire Department for month of December, 1917, was read and ordered filed.
All business being attended to Council adjourned.
Attest: _Jy President of Council
City Clerk.
January 21, 191-9.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in regular
session at 7.30 P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President, and Councilmen R. A. Newman, F. L.
Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Absent G. F. Smith. Minutes of last
regular meeting read and adopted. On motion F. L. Miller seconded by R. A. Newman,
and
carried, the following
certificates
were
ordered cancelled;
Certificate No.
41 tax of
1502
and Certificate No. 33
tax of
1903-
Specifications for
street cleaning
were pre-
sented and Clerk instructed to advertise same.
Mr Henley representing the SOLIthern Utilities Co came before the Council and stated
that owing to the increase of cost of operating, they would have to'increase cost of lights.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Council dissaproves of such
increase without evidence of increase of such cost of operating to the company.
Mr Ed Putnam came before the Council and asked that he be allowed to redeem outstanding
certificates covering his property at face value, On motion F. L. Miller seconded by R. A.
Newman and carried, Mr Putnam is allowed to redeem said certificate at $28.00 plus costs.
Mr Brady came before the Council and asked that City Vouchers he now holds be taken up
by the City. On motion Jno Adams seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, same was referred
to Finance committee. Councilman Miller offered the following resolution and on motion
R. A. Newman seconded by 'P. A. Leffler and carried same was adopted, as follows:
Resolved by the City Council in regular session assembled, that the interest on City
Vouchers be paid quarterly, and date of payments to be made on the following dates.
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