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Report of Chief of Police
for
month of July,
1918
Number of arrests
20
Disbursements
Wilson & Toomer Fert Company
Discharged
1
10146.08
2500.00
Left the City
2
11385.75
Collectors report for month of
Fines assessed by Mayor
L. P. McCuller
135.00
339.01
Pound fees
License
23.00
158.00
Remitted to Treasurer
1253.81
158.00
158.00
Treasurers report for month of July, 1918.
On hand July, 10 1918.
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personal property, to -wit:
Received from Collector
1849.82
11385.75
Disbursements
Wilson & Toomer Fert Company
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Vouchers paid
10146.08
2500.00
Balance in banks
1239.73
11385.75
Collectors report for month of
July, 1918.
L. P. McCuller
Taxes 1917-
339.01
to
License
127.00
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Delinquent taxes
1253.81
1849.82
Remitted
"
20000.00
Cash
1000.60
P. M. Elder
Vouchers
849.22
1849.82
Report of Chief of Fire Dept was read showing all equipment in good condition.
against the city was read, audited and vouchers ordered drawn for same.
There being no further business, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk.
August 19, 1918.
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All bills
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in regular sess-
ion at 7. 30 P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, Jno Adams,)
W. A. Leffler. Absent G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting
read and adopted. Representatives of the Different banks in the City of Sanford, came
before the Council and asked that the assessments on the Banks in the City be adjusted.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, same was laid over until
next meeting. Mr A. P. Connelly and H. C. DuBose representing Mr B. Drew of Orlando,
same before the Council and asked that the assessment on several lots be adjusted.
On Motion Jno Adams seconded by R. A. Newman and carried the following adjustment was ma
Block 1 Tier 10 raised from $1200.00 to $1500.00. Block 1N Tier 10 lowered from $1100.00
to $1000.00. Block 2N Tier 10 from $1500.00 to $750.00. Lots 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10 Tier H
lowered from $600.00 to $400.00. Communication from T. L. Mead was read, asking that
he be allowed to redeem certificates No's 3420 409, 385 & 465 at face value. On motion
R. A. Newman seconded by W. A. Leffler, carried same was allowed.
The following adjustments were made
in
personal property, to -wit:
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company
from $6000.00
to
$30.000.00.
Wilson & Toomer Fert Company
"
1500.00
to
2500.00
Chase & Company
"
5000.00
to
$000.00
L. P. McCuller
"
3000.00
to
6000.00
Bowers Drug Store
"
2500.00
to
4000.00
Crown Paper Company
"
20000.00
to
30000.00
P. M. Elder
"
300.00
to
600.00
Mrs F. P. Forster
"
400.00
to 1000.00
Gulf Refining Company
"
2500.00
to
3000.00
Standard Oil Company
"
2500.00
to
3500.00
Mahoney - Walker Company
"
3000.00
to
5000.00
N. H. Garner
"
600.00
to
1000.00
Postal Tel Company
300.00
Western Union
2000.00
American Agricultural Chem Co
"
1500.00
to
2500.00
There being no further business, Council adjourned.
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January 1, April 1, Julyl, Octoberl, of each year, and said interest to be payable at anj
bank, and notice served on City Treasurer. Be it further resolved, that the Clerk be
instructed to secure proper rubber stamps to be used to denote payment of interest, and
in each case the amount of interest paid be endorsed on back of voucher stating date to
which interest has been paid.
C. H. Dinge5, President
R. A. Newman
F. L. Miller
Jno Adams
W. A. Leffler
Roy Symes
Councilmen.
An Ordinance entitled an Ordinance amending Section 225 of he revised Ordinances of
the City of Sanford with reference to the width of sidewalks was placed on its first
reading and read in full and passed. Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman,
F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, Tv. A. Leffler and Roy Symes.
Mayor Davison here made the following appointments to fill the different offices, towit;
W. A. Tillis, Chief of Police. A. D. Smith, Sanitary Inspector, Jas C. Roberts, Clerl
and Collector, R. C. Maxwell, Treasurer and Assessor, and recommended that the salary of
Treasurer and assessor be raised from $25.00 to $40.00 per month. Dr 0. J. Miller, City
Health officer. All to serve for the ensuing term, after which the Mayor made a talk
along the lines of retrenchment in affairs of City.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by R. A. Ne-,,man and carried, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk.
President of Council
February 4, 1918.
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, G. F.
Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting read
and adopted. Mr R. C. Maxwell assessor came before the Council and stated that the
property on J. T. Irwin was assessed to high, and recommended that part paid by Mr J. T.
Irwin be refunded. On motion Jno Adams seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried, Clerk was
instructed to draw voucher in favor of Mr Irwin refunding amount in excess paid by Mr Irwin
Mr Wing came before the Council and asked that sidewalk lien on his property be canoelle
On motion F. L. Miller seconded by Roy Symes and carried, same was referred to City Eng-
ineer to investigate and report at next meeting.
Mr R. J. Holly came before the Council and stated.that the Elks wished to hold a oarni-
val in Sanford during the Week of March 4,
Motion Roy Symes seconded by W. A. Leffler
to the City of a License in, the sum of $25
An Ordinance amending Section 225 of the
reference to width of sidewalks was placed
Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A.
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
1918 and asked for permission to hold same. On
and carried, same was granted upon the payment
100.
revised Ordinances of the City of Sanford with
on its second reading by title only and passed.
Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams,
j00mmunioation from Mrs M. F. Barnes in regards to taxes was read and Clerk instructed
to'write Mrs Barnes to produce tax receipts.
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Jesse Simmonds came beford.the Council and asked that the City put in fire Hydrants
on Willow Avenue, On motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried same was re-
ferred to City Engineer.
On Motion W. A. Leffler seconded by G. F. Smith and carried the following Certificates
were ordered cancelled. upon payment of face value plus recording fees; Certidieate #161 tF
1913 covering lots 61 to 65 Sanford Heights and certificate 4469 tax of 1915 covering land
on
N side
of
St
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Avenue.
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Fines
198.98 2, 557.45
The bids of E. E. Brady and Ed Higgins and Hand Bros for street cleaning and Garbage
work was opened and on Motion Jno Adams seconded by Roy Symes and carried Contract was ax
dad to Ed Higgins he being the lowest bidder, and Clerk instructed to Notify Mr Geo A.
DeCottes City attorney to draw up contract for same and approve bond of Mr Higgins, Vote
as follows; Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, F. L. Miller Jno Adams, Roy Symes, Nay's
W. A. Leffler.
City Engineer presented a list of sidewalks which needed repairs, same was read and on
Motion W. A. Leffler seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, Clerk was instructed to notify
property owners according to law.
Clerk was instructed to get up data as to amount paid City Engineer during the year 1917-
The Reports of the several different officers was read and ordered filed.
Report of Collector
for month of January, 1918.
Taxes 1917
1, 464.39,
License
181.95
Pound fees
47.75
Dog tax
Interest
43.63
Back taxes
615.75
Fines
198.98 2, 557.45
Remitted to Treasurer 1,404.67
Vouchers 1,152.78 2#557.45
Report of Treasurer for month of January,
Receipts
On hand January 1, 1918. 209.69
Received from Collector 1,404.67
Vouchers 1,152.78
Disbursements 1.,790-57
Vouchers paid 976.57
Bank balances
First National Bank
Peoples Bank
Seminole Bank
1918.
2#767-14
2,,767-14
217.11
112.50
646.96 976.57
Report of Chief of Police for month of January, 1918.
Number of arrests 59
Discharged 9
Fines assessed by Mayor 310.00
Pound fees 47.75
Dog Tax 5.00 362.75
Work on streets 1 .22
Escaped 14.00
Uncollected 72.80
Expense 10.00
Cash to Collector 251.73 362.75
Report of Chief of Fire Dept month of January was read and ordered filed.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried,- Council adjourned.
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February 7, 1918.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 10. 30 A.M. in
Special session, Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
W. A. Leffler. Absent R. A. Newman, Jno Adams and Roy Symes.
The President of the Council stated that the object of the meeting was for the purpose
of fixing the Salary of Treasurer and Assessor. On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by F. L.
Miller and carried, the Council fixed the Salary of Treasurer and Assessor at $25.00 per
month for the year 1918.
On motion carried, Council adjourned.
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City Clerk.
February 18, 1918.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M. in
regular session
Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams and Roy Symes. Absent W. A. Leffler.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
On motion F. L. Miller seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, the following tax certifi-
cates were ordered cancelled, good cause being shown for said action.
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DeCottes with reference to attorneys fees in collecting
Paving lien from Mrs Alm Shinhol ser was read and on motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F.
Smith, Clerk was instructed to dra voucher in favor of Goo A. DeCottes for $6.00 being
the amount of attorneys fee in collecting said lien.
Communication from F. P. Rines in regards to certain information required by Council,
was read and ordered filed.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, it was ordered that a six
insch sewer be laid from alley between Sanford Avenue and Cypress avenue to North side of
5th street.
An Ordinance amending Section 225 of the revised Ordinances of the City of Sanford
with reference to the width of sidewalks was placed on its third reading and read in full
Vote on passage of said Ordinance as follows: Aye's None. Nay's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith,
R. A. Newman, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, Roy Symes. Thereupon the President of the Council
proclaimed that by the vote of the Council they had rejected the Ordinance.
In view of the coming meeting of the Railroad Commissioners with the Southern Bell Tel
& Tel Company for the purpose of discussing a proposed raise in the prices of telephone
service, The President of the Council on motion of R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith
and carried, appointed the following committee to draw up resolution of protest tp present
to the Railroad commission at their meeting. Committee G. F. Smith and R. A. Newman.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Cc cil adjourned.
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City Clerk Pre si t
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Sanford, Florida, March 4, 1918.
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, G. F. Smith,
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Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Absent F. L. Miller.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Mr Bruce Miller came before the Council and asked that he be allowed to redeem his back
taxes at face value of certificates, said request was denied.
Communication from Mr G. D. Bishop, Secretary and Treasurer of Crown Paper Company,
stating that they would have to leave Sanford if suitable location could not be obtained
on account of their present lease having expired, and asking the City to donate certain
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lot or parcel of land for building a new plant, was read and on motion W. A. Leffler seo-
onded by R. A. Newman and carried, City of Sanford, Florida, convey for a nominal consider -
ation to G. D. Bishop, Secretary and Treasurer of the Crown Paper Company, for the purpose
of erecting a Tile Concrete building to house the Crown Paper Company, a strip of land
approximately 117' X 200' North of Water Street and East of Myrtle Avenue, Building to be
occupied for a period of not less than five years by the Crown Paper Company, manufacturers
of tissue and Paper wraps. Construct6on to begin within thirty days, and any land not 000-
upied at end of five years for wharehouse, shall be deeded back to the City of Sanford,
less a clearance of 30' on Notth end. City attorney is hereby instructed to prepare neoess-
ary deed of conveyance without warranties. And City Engineer is hereby instructed to our-
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all necessary expenses in the transfer of said property, and any additional building to be
constructed hereafter shall be the same class and character as wharehouse to be constructed
immediately. Roll call as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno Adams
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Councilman W. A. Leffler offered the following Resolution which was unanimously adopted.
-Resolved; That Whereas; The City of Sanford, Florida, is vitally interested in the props
upkeep of roads in and surrounding the City, And Whereat: the,briok roads in portions of
the City put down by the County of Seminole are in a very bad state of repair and show un-
unmistakable evidence of not having been properly constructed. Therefore be it Resolved
by the City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, in regular session assembled, do pet-
ition the Honorable Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, to employ
the best available legal talent to enforce any and all claims or demands that the County
may have against the road contractors on account of said road not having been properly con -
struoted. Be It Further Resolved; That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
Council and a copy sent the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, to
be read at their meeting to be held March 5, 1918.
C. H. Dingee, President
R. A. Newman
G. F. Smith
Jno Adams
W. A. Leffler
Roy Symes Councilmen.
Communication from R. Hudson Burr in reference to the meeting of the Railroad Commiss-
ioners and Southern Bell Tel & Tel Company, stating that same had been postponed from March
13, 1918 to April 17 1918. was read and ordered filed.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by G. F. Smith and carried that the proceeds from the
recent $33.000 Bond issue be held intact for a period of 30 days.
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On motion Roy Symes seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, Chairman of Finance Committee is
hereby instructed to place the proceeds of the recent $33.000 Bond issue in equal parts in
each of the Banks of the City of Sanford, at interest.
It was moved and seconded that the necessary parts required for the street sweeping
machine be purchased by the City.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, the appointment by the Mayo
Of R. C. Maxwell, Treasurer and Assessor and Jas C. Roberts Clerk and Collector, W. A. T111 16
Chief of Police and A. D. Smith, Sanitary Inspector, 1s hereby approved and confirmed.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried that the City pay the pre-
miums on bond renewals of Treasurer and Assessor, Clerk and Collector, and Chief of Police,
and bonds turned over to the Chairman of the Finance Committee for safe keeping.
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Goods, bares and Merchandise on Sundays was placed
on its first reading and read in full and passed.
An Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of Bulkhead Lien Certificates of indebtedness
aggregating $21,140.25. covering the amount due and payable by property owners in the Bulk-
head district of Sanford, Florida, for the proportionate past of the cost to be borne by
said property owners in reclaiming bulkheading and bringing to topographical level all re-
claimed land in the Bulkhead district of Sanford, Florida. was placed on its first reading
and read in full and passed. Vote as follows: C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno
Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Jno Adams moved that the rules be waived and said ordinance be placed on its second
reading by title only. Vote on waiver of rules as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman
G. F. Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Said Ordinance was placed on its second reading and read by title only and passed.
Vote as follotiws :. C. H. Dingee,,. R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and
Roy Symes. Nay's None.
G. F. Smith moved that the rules be further waived and said ordinance be placed on its
third reading and final passage. Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F.
Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler ana Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Said Ordinance was placed on its third reading and read in full and passed. Vote: Aye's
C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's
None. Whereupon the President of the Council proclaimed that by their actions the City
Council had passed the above ordinance.
An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance providing for the issuance of Bonds in the Qum of
$21,000.00 for the purpose of paying, retiring and funding certain Vouchers or Warrants of
the City of Sanford, Florida, issued in payment of the Proportionate part of the cost to be
borne by the property owners in the construction of 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 past of
the cost to be borne by the property owners in filling in, reclaiming and bringing to a
topographical level all reclaimed land from the line of said Bulkhead to the skore line
existing prior to said reclaimation. was placed on its first reading and read in full and
passed. vote as follows: C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler
and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
R. A. Newman moved that the rules be waived and said ordinance be placed on its second
reading by title only. Vote as follows: 4Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Whereupon said Ordinance was placed on its second reading and read by title only and
passed. Vote as follows. Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, Jno Adams, W. A.
Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Jno Adams moved that the rules be further waived and said Ordinance be placed on its
third reading and final passage. Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F.
Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None. 'Whereupon said Ordinance was
placed on its third reading and read in full and passed. vote as follows: Aye's C. H.
Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F.'Smith, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
Whereupon the President of the Council proclaimed that by their votes the Council had
passed said Ordinance.
Reports of the different officers were read and ordered filed.
Collectors report month of Feb, 1915.
Report of Chief of Fire Dept February, 1918.
Reported no fires of any importance, several grass fires. All equipment in good order.
All bill against the City were Audited and Vouchers ordered drawn for same.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and carried,, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
March 18, 1918.
President.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
In regular session Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F. Smit
F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted. Communication from Southern Utilities Company read and referred to street
committee and F. L. Miller to confer with City attorney for opinion.
Communication from S. F. Chapman regarding purchase of Railroad Iron on Sanford Ave
Taxes 1917
2#732-10
License
30.00
Pound fees
11.00
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10, 76 7.6 7
Bask taxes
501.40
Fines collected collected
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210.00
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Remitted to Treasurer
11,403.19
Vouchers
3,149.98
14..553.17
Treasurers Report month
of Feb, 1918
On hand Feb 1, 1918.
976.57
Reo'd from Chllector
11,403.19
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3,149.99
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Cash in banks
3,130.49
15,529.74
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Bank Balances
First National Bank
2,135.90
Peoples
220.39
Seminole "
774.20
3,130.49
Report Chief of Police
month of Feb, 1918.
Number of arrests
32
Discharged
3
Sentenced on streets
2
Fines assessed by Mayor
210.00
Collected from Jan
25.00
Dog Tax
1.00
Pound fees
11.00
247.00
Worked on Streets
16.25
Uncollected
5.75
Cash to Collector
222.00
247.00
Report of Chief of Fire Dept February, 1918.
Reported no fires of any importance, several grass fires. All equipment in good order.
All bill against the City were Audited and Vouchers ordered drawn for same.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and carried,, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
March 18, 1918.
President.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
In regular session Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F. Smit
F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted. Communication from Southern Utilities Company read and referred to street
committee and F. L. Miller to confer with City attorney for opinion.
Communication from S. F. Chapman regarding purchase of Railroad Iron on Sanford Ave
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and first stweet, was read and City Engineer instructed to obtain value of rails.
Nancy Myers came before the Council and asked that her assessment on lots 2, 3 and 5 Block 11
Tier B be reduced, On motion carried said assessment was ordered reduced to #500.00, and
Clerk instructed to issue refund voucher for X7.00.
Mr J. J. Dickinson came before the Council in behalf of Mr earns and spoke along the
lines of assessment of the earns Hotel and certain back taxes, On motion carried, same was
laid over until next meeting.
Communication from Women's Club and Board of Trade in reference to the distribution of
hand bills was read and on motion Jno Adams seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Mayor
Davison was asked to have ordinance prepared to cover same.
The matter of Maria Hortons taxes was taken up and on motion carried, same was ordered
cancelled upon payment of $25.00.
Upon request of City Attorney the following Tax Certificates were ordered cancelled:
#7 tax of 1901s #14 tax of 1903, #9 tax of 1906, #6 tax of 1907s #13 tax of 1911, #63 tax
Of 1902, #33 tax of 1904, #48 tax of 1903-
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by Jno Adams and carried, previous action of the
Council conveying certain lands to Geo D. Bishop is hereby recinded.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, City attorney is hereby
instructed to clear title of certain lands on which tax certificate had been issued to
Mr E. Woods. An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance Prohibiting the sale of goods, Wares
and Merohandice on Sunday was placed on its second reading and read by title only and
passed, Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno
Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
On motion Roy Symes seconded by Jno Adams and carried the rules were waived and said
Ordinance placed on its third reading and read in full and passed. Vote as follows: Aye's
C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy
Symes. Nay's None.
Mr Roller came before the Council in regards to making repairs to certain streets and
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes and carried, same was referred to Street Comm4tt
ittee and City Engineer with power to act.
The matter of repairs to ditch in Georgetown was on motion Roy Symes seconded by G. F.
Smith and carried, referred to City Engineer and Street Committee with power to act.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by Jno Adams and carried, Council adjourned.
Attest: C�
City-. Clerk President
April 1, 1918.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, Met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
in regular session. Present C. H. Dingee, President, and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F.
Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting
read
and
adopted.
Communication from J.
D.
Hood
in regards to
his
assessment was
read
and
on Motion R.
A. Newman seconded by
Roy
Symes
and carried,
same
was referred to
City tax Assessor to confer with Mr Hood and report at next meeting of the Council.
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to City Clerk with power to act.
Communication from Dr T. A. Neal in regards to back taxes was read and Clerk instructed
to write Dr Neal to the effect that the City Council could do nothing in.the matter.
On motion Jno Adams seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, Tax Certificate #447 Tax of
1915 was ordered cancelled.
City Engineer made a verbal report on prices of rails he had so far received.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Jno Adams and carried, the matter of taxes of Dave
Warren was referred to Tax Assessor R. C. Maxwell for attention.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, an extension of 30 days was
given in which to pay City taxes before books close.
On Motion W. A. Leffler seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, the Mayor was authorized
to employ extra Police when in his judgment it was necessary to do so.
The reports of the different officers were read and ordered filed.
Report of Chief of Police
for month of March, 1918.
Number of arrests
62
Discharged
11
Turned over to Probation
-Of fiser
1
Ordered to leave Town
1
Fines assessed by Mayor
316.00
Collected from Feb fines
5.00
Dog Tax
1.00
Pound Fees
15.00 337.00
Cash to Collector
337.00 337.00
Collectors Report month of March, 1918.
Taxes 1917 4,,o26-47
License 61.00
'Delinquent taxes 1,451.75
Fines collected 301.00
Remitted to Treasurer 4# 68 79
Vouchers 1,471.43
Treasurers Report month of March, 1916.
Balance on hand March 1, 1918 ,130.49
Cash from collector, 368.79
Vouchers 1, x+71.43
Disbursements
Vouchers paid 41,299.20
Balance in banks 40671.51
5, 840.22
5#940.22
8#970-71
8,970-71
Bank Balances
Firs National Bank 1, 149.33
Peoples " 1, 52:82
Seminole " 1, 937.36 4,671-51
Report of Chief of Fire Dept for month of March, 1918, showing all fire equipment in good
condition. All bills against the City were read, audited and Vouchers ordered drawn
for same. On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes and carried Council adjourned.
Attest;
City Clerk Preside t
April 15, 1918
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
In regular session. PresentC. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F. Smit
F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, and Roy Symes. Absent X. A. Leffler.
Minutes of las meeting read and adopted. Mr J. W. Miller came before the Council and
asked that he be allowed to redeem tax certificate at face of certificate, On motion. G. F.
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Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and carried said request was granted.
The resignation of Dr 0. J. Miller as City Physician was read and on Motion G. F. Smith
seconded by R. A. Newman and oarried said resignation was accepted.
The application of Dr J. N. Tolar to be City Physician was read and Dr J. N. Tol ar was
duly elected to the office of City Physician commencing from April 1, 1918. All voting in
in favor of said action. The following certificates were ordered cancelled upon in-
formation from City attorney: Certificate #39 of 1911 X40 of 1911 #24 of 1913 # 23 of 1913
#22 of 1913#4 of 1904#4 of 1906 #10 of 1903 #11 of 1902#3 of 1905 #5 of 1907.
Mr T. S. Ruff came before the Council and asked tkat he be given some assistance in the
performance of his duties as County food administrator. On motion R. A. Newman seconded
by F. L. Miller and carried, City donate $10.00 per month to Mr Buff for office rent.
An Ordinance Entitled anQ Ordinance regulating the distribution of hand bills, show bills,,
and advertising matter of every description was placed on its first reading and read in
full and passed. Vote as follows: Aye ' s C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L.
Miller, Jno Adams and Roy Symes. Nay's None. Communication from DeLeon
Springs Shell
Company was read and ordered filed. Communication from Tampa Bag Company regarding
purchase of rails on Sanford Avenue and First Street was read and Clerk instructed to
notify Tampa Bag Company that the City does not care to dispose of said rails at this time.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Jno Adams and carried,
Attest:
City Clerk
Council adjourned.
Presiders .
April 17, 1918
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in Special
Session at 4. P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, G. F.
Smith, F. L. Miller and Roy Symes. Absent Jno Adams and W. A. Leffler.
The President of the Council stated the object of the meeting was the vale of rails on
Sanford Avenue and First Street. On motion R. A. Newman seconded by F. L. Miller and
carried, President of Council was authorized to wire Oscar -ADaniels Ship building Company
of Tampa, that the City would accept $60.00 per ton F. 0. B. Sanford for the rails on
Sanford Avenue and First Street, and to send authorized agent to close deal.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, Council adjourned.
Attest:�
City Clerk President
April 19, 1915.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, Met on the above date in Special
session at 4 P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen R. A. Newman, F. L. Mill
W. A. Leffler, Absent G. F. Smith, Jno Adams and Roy Symes. The President stated the
object of the meeting was for the purpose of purchasing brick to relay streets after rails
had been taken up. On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, City o
Sanford, purchase from Southern Clay Mfg Co, 36000 #2 Vitrified brick for relaying Sanford
Avenue and First Streetafter rails had been removed. On motion B. L. Miller and seconded
by W. A. Leffler and carried that all timbers be removed from road bed where rails had be
laid, before new brick are put down. On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by F. L. Miller
and carried, City attorney is requested to write A. C. L. Railroad Company to open up a
wagon Tray on west side of Myrtle Avenue to the Fibre Factory.
On motion F. L. Miller seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk President
May 6, 1918
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 G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams and Roy Symes. Absent R. A. Newman and W. A. Leffler. Minutes of last meeting
read and adopted. Communication from Schelle Maines in regards to City purchasing War
savings certificates was read and on motion G. F. Smith seconded by F. L. Miller, and
carried.. City purchase $100.00 War savings certificates. The matter of Maria Hortons
taxes was again taken up and Clerk instructed to notify Maria Horton that upon payment of
$25.00, certificates will be cancelled, up to and including the year 1915-
An Ordinance Entitled ana Ordinance regulating the distribution of hand bills, show bill
and advertising matter of every description was placed on its second reading and read by
title only and passed, Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, F. L. Miller, G. F. Smith, Jno
Adams and Roy Symes. Nay's None. On motion Jno Adams seconded by G. F. Smith and
carried rules were waived and said Ordinance was placed on its third reading, Vote: Aye's
C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
The Rules having been waived said Ordinance was placed on its third reading and read
in full and passed. pots; Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams and
Roy Symes. Nay's None. On motion F. L. Miller seconded by G. F. Smith and carried
Water Hydrant corner Elm Avenue and Commercial Street accepted by the City.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by Jno Adams and carried, the Salary of Chief of Police
was raised from $100.00 to $125.00 per month. and the salary of Policeman Tomlinson from
$ 75.00 to $90.00 per month. On motion Jno Adams seconded by Roy Symes and carried,
the salary of Harley Maines, Fireman was raised from $65.00 to $75.00 per month.
The Council requested the Mayor to establish claim to property sold at tax sale belong-
ing to the City of Sanford. On motion Roy Symes seconded by G. F. Smith and carried,
the proposition of First National Bank to furnish material to pave alley back of Bank if
City'fttrnish labor, was accepted. On motion F. L. Miller seconded by G. F. Smith and
carried, the work of paving Sanford Avenue and First Street where rails were taken up was
given to Mr Roller under supervision of City Engineer. Upon recommendation of the
Mayor, the Police force was out to two policemen during the summer months.
The reports of the different officers were read and ordered filed.
Report of Chief of Police for month of April, 1918.
Number of arrests 44
Discharged 7
Sentensed on streets 1
Fines assessed by Mayor 189.00
Collected from Mar oh 5.00
Pound fees 2$.00 216.00
Uncollected 5.00
Cash to collector 211.00 216.00
Collectors report month of April, 1918
Current taxes 4,740.96
Delinquent taxes 1,455.25
Pound fees 22.00
Fines 220.00 6,438.21
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Remitted to Treasurer
Vouchers
5-048 34
1, 389.87 6,438.21
Treasurers report month of April, 1919.
On Hand May 1, 1918 4,671.51
Reo'd from Collector 5,048.34
Vouchers 1,389.87 11,109.72
Disbursements:
Vouchers paid 5,124.63 1.667
Interest
Cash in banks 5, 8'93.22 11,109.72
Report of Chief of Fire Dep't was read reporting all fire equipment in good condition.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk President
May 200 1918
City Council of the City of 'Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in regular
session at 7. 30 P. M. PresentC. H. Dingee, President and Councilmen G. F. Smith, F. L.
Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Absent R. A. Newman. Minutes of last
meeting read and adopted. An Ordinance Entitled and Ordinance to arouse a higher Spirit
of Patriotism and bring home to each person each day the necessity of seriously oonsideri
his duty to his Country and his individual responsibility in this war for freedom and
humanity that is now raging, was placed on its first reading and read in full and passed.
Vote as follows: Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler
and Roy Symes. Nay's None. Councilman Jno Adams moved that the rules be waived and
said Ordinance be placed on its second reading which motion was duly seconded by G. F.
Smith, Vote on Waiver of Rules. Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams,
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None. Said Ordinance was placed on its second readi
and read by title only and.pasped. Vote: Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None. Roy Symes moved that the rules be
further waived and said Ordinance placed on its third reading and final passage. Vote:
Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay'
None. Said Ordinance was placed on its third reading and read in full and passed. Vote:
Aye's C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay'
None. Communisation from A. C. L. R. R. in reference to opening up Myrtle Avenue
from First Street to Lake Monroe was read and ordered filed. Mr Ball came before the
Council and asked that the assessment on lot 9 Blk 14 Tier 4 be reduced from $1200.00 to
$500.00 and On motion G. F. Smith seconded by F. L. Miller said request was granted.
Communication from Sidney Spitzer & Cc was read as follows:
Re $21,000.00 Sanford, Florida, 6% Bonds.
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We are sending you under separate cover the blank bonds for the move issue, complete
and ready for signature, with the bonds you will find signature certificate and Treasurers
receipt, which must be properly filled out and accompany the bonds whgn delivered to us.
We have. carefully considered the best method of handling the exchange and believe it
san be best handled through one of the Trust companies here. We, Therefore, suggest that
the bonus be properly signed and sealed and sent to the Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Company
of this City, accompanied by signature certificate and Treasurer's receipt.
We hold vouchers ammounting to $23,009-17 which are deposited with us as collateral to
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notes of the Seminole Dredging Company, aggregating in amount the sum of $20,000.00.
interest on these no
Interest due January
Interest from Jan 1,
Interest on note for
to May 1, 1918.
Face of Notes
tea is as follows;
1, 1917 10463.73
1917 to May 1, 1918. 2,133.33
interest from Jan 10 1917
156 01
Total 3,753.1
20 000.00
Total 23,,753-19
The Seminole Dredging Company is to also allow us a discount on these bonds of 3% or
$610.00 adding this to the above amount. would represent a total due. us of $24,363.19,
against this should be credited the following;
Par, value Bonds
Accrued interest January 1 to May 1
Balance due us
21,000.00
420.00
211, 420.0
Send with the bonds a. New York draft payable to our order for this amount and instruct
the Bank to deliver the bonds, signature oertificate, Treasurers receipt and New York
draft for $21943.19 on our delivering to them vouchers amounting to $23,008.17.
There is interest due the Seminole Dredging Company on these vouchers. at. 8% from their
various dates, which will practically be sufficient to cover the balance due. us.
make your settlement with the Seminole Dredging Company after the bonds have been taken
Trusting you will see that the bonds are forwarded promptly and that proper.inst-
ructions are given, we remain. Very Truly Yours
Sidney Spitzer & Company.
On motion F. L. Miller seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, the City attorney was re quee
ad to forward bonds along the lines set forth above.
Mr C. M. Berry County Agent came before the Council and made a lengthly talk along the
lines of cold storage etc. On motion Roy Symes seconded by G. F. Smith and carried,
Council adjourned.
City Clerk. President
June 3, 1918.
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, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler, Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Communication from City attorney advising that Virginia Carolina Chemical Company be
paid for having release of taxes recorded, said takes being a double assessment.
motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes and carried, Clerk was instructed to issue vouc
to Virginia Carolina Chemical Company for said expense, amount $1.10.
Mr Musson came before the Council and asked that certificates covering Lots 6 & 7
Bl k 11 Tier 9 be cancelled for the reason that he had been advised that all taxes were
paid. upon motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, said certificates were
ordered cancelled. Mr Td Putnam came before the Council and made complaint of cattle
running at large within the City limits, Mr Putnam was advised by the Council to take the
matter up with the Mayor. Mr Murchison of the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. CO came bef
the Council and stated that the Railroad company was about to purchase 80 acres of land
within the City limits for the purpose of locating shops and yards, and asked the Council
if the streets now running through said tract could be closed. On motion Jno Adams sec
by F. L. Miller and earried, the President of the Council appointed a committee and
of Finance committee to go and view the tract of land in question.
Councilman Miller offered the following Ordinance and moved that it be passed. An
Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance Abolishing, Vacating, Discontinuing and Abandoning as Public
Highways Certain Streets, Avenues, Alleys and Highways in the City of Sanford, Florida, was
placed on its first reading and read in full and passed. Vote Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A.
Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
On motion G. F. Smith seconded by R. A. Newman and oarrie d the rules were waived and said
Ordinance placed on its second reading by title only . Vote: Ayes's C. H. Dingee, R. A. New-
man, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller. Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None.
The rules having been waived said Ordinance was placed on its second reading and read by
title only and passed. Vote Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Nay's None. G. F. Smith moved that the rules
be further waived and said ordinance be placed on its third reading and final passage.
Vote: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler
and Roy Symes. Nay's None. Said Ordinance was placed on its third reading and read in
full and passed. Vote: Aye's C. H. Dingee, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller, Jno
Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Mr Geo A. DoCottes here tendered his resignation
as City Attorney, he having Volunteered his services in the Army, offering said resignation
after thanking Council for their hearty co- operation in all matters of business which have
been transacted with them. After thanking him for the manner in which he had conducted
his official business with the City. Councilman Miller made a motion which was seconded by
Councilman R. A. Newman and carried, accepting said resignation with regrets. Mr DeCottes
offered the name of J. J. Dickinson as his successor as City attorney. The application of
B. F. Householder to be City attorney was read. there being two names before the Council
for said position, on motion G. F. Smith seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried, Council pro-
ceeded to elect a City attorney. ballots were cast as follows: J. J. Dickinson 5 ballots,
E. F. Householder 2 ballots. On motion F. L. Miller seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried
the election of Mr J. J. Dickinson was made unanimous. On motion W. A. Leffler seconded
by Jno Adams and carried Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the sale of wood
located on lot corner Palmetto and Third Street, said bids to be opened the First meeting in
July, 1918. The following reports were read and ordered filed as follows:
Report of Chief of Police for month of May, 1915.
Number of arrests 31
Discharged 9
Sentenced on streets
3
Fines assessed 115.00
Pound fees 11.75
Dog tax - 1.00
Fine Geo Burke Feb, 1915 2.00 132.75
Worked on streets 1.66 2/3
Uncollected 8.33 113
Cash to Collector 122.75 132.75
Collectors report for month of May, 1915.
Current taxes 5,421. 03
Paving & Sidewalk Liens 191.25
Fines 110.00
Pound fees 11.75
Dog tax 1.00
Misol 2,69o.28 80425.34
Remitted to Treasurer
Cash 4, 741.21
Vouchers 3, 54.13 8,425.34
Treasurers Report for month of May, 1915.
Balance May 1, 1915 5,593.22
Revd from Collector 5,425.34 14,315.56
Disbursements _
Vouchers paid 10, 720.1.9
Interest 239.34
Cash in banks 3,359.03 14015.56
Report of Chief of Fire Dept Month of May, 1915, was read showing all equipment to be in
good order. All bills against the City were audited and vouchers ordered drawn for same.
All business being attended to, On motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith, and carried
Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
June 17, 1915.
President
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, me# on the above date in regular sees-
ion at 7. 30. P. M. Present: C. H. Dingee, President, R.- A. Newman, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams,
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Absent G. F. Smith. Minutes of last meeting read and adopte
Communication from Chase & Company in reference to City officials bonds was read and
same referred to Finance committee for attention.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes and carried, Finance committee get all data
and determine amount due Seminole Dredging Company on Vouchers held by them.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by Roy Symes and carried, Clerk instructed to draw vouo
for discount on vouchers held by bank for E. E. Brady. On motion F. L. Miller seconded
by R. A. Newman and carried, Clerk instructed to get from Mr Goodrich of Orange County Ab-
stract Company copy of transfer from City of Sanford to Ox Fibre Brush Company.
Communication from Fred T. Williams in regards to Tax Certificate #75 held by C. E. Woods
was read and on motion Roy Symes seconded by R. A. Newman and earried, Clerk was instructed
to draw voucher to Mr E. A. Douglass for amount required to redeem same. On motion Roy
Symes seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried, Tax Certificate #40 for the year 1911 was
ordered cancelled upon recommendation of City Attorney.
by Roy Symes and carried Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
On motion R. A. Newman seconded
June 210 1919.
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President
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in Special session
at 2. P. M. Present C. H. Dingee, President, R. A. Newman, F. L. Miller, W. A. Leffler,
Absent G. F. Smith, Jno Adams and Roy Symes. The President stated the object of the
meeting was for the purpose of arranging settlement of Bulkhead vouchers. On motion
F. L. Miller seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Bond Trustees of the City of Sanford,
Florida, be instructed to pay Bulkhead vouchers under instructions of Finance Committee.
On motion R. A. Newman seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried, C e l.adjourned-
Attest:
City Clerk. President
July it 1919.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date in regular sessi
at 7. 30 P. M. Present, C. H. Dingee, President, R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, F. L. Miller,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Mr Musson came before the Council and asked that Tax Certificates for the years 1913 and
1914 be cancelled. On motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried same was
ordered cancelled. Communication from Mr Goodrich in regards to conveyance of real
estate to Ox Fibre Brush Company, was read and ordered filed. On motion R. A. Newman
seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, the monthly payments to the Women's Club is hereby
discontinued. Communication from F. W. Mahoney in regards to Bulkhead matters was
read and on Motion F. L. Miller seconded by Jno Adams and oarried same was laid on the tabl
On motion W. A. leffler seconded by F.-L. Miller the monthly payments to T. S. Huff r!.w
County Food administrator is hereby discontinued. The bid of $17.00 of E. G. Hodges
for the wood on lot corner Palmetto Avenue and Second street was read and On Motion R. A.
Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried same was re j,eoted. On motion W. A. �' effler
seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Clerk instructed to notify the officers of the City
Band to appear before the Council at their neat meeting to be held July 15, 1915, to 'show
cause if any, why the monthly payments should not be discontinued. Mr W. C. Hill came
before the Council and asked that he be allowed to pay taxes on lot 6 of geeleys Sub- divis-
ion, and there being no such description on the tax books of the City on account of no plat
of such sub - division being recorded in plat book of the City, On motion F. L. Miller see-
onded by R. A. Newman and a,arried, the City Engineer was instructed to get the proper des-
cription of said lot that Mr W. C. Hill may pay the taxes on same.
It being brought to the attention of the City Council, that C. H. Atkins was iii des-
titute circumstances and needed assistance, On motion W. A. `Leffler seconded by G. F. Snit
and oarried, Councilman Miller was appointed to investigate said case with power to act.
Councilman R. A. Newman offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
same unanimously adopted. To Whom It May Concern;
Whereas; Fred T. Williams has made application for a eommissioii in the Engineers of the
officers reserve oorps, United States Army, And Whereas; the said Fred T. Williams has been
City Engineer of the City of Sanford, Florida, for the past seven years, and has proven
capable and satisfactory to the City Council, Therefore: Be It Resolved that the co;
Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, having found the said Fred T. Williams competent
and reliable as a Civil Engineer, and as a man, we heratily commend him for any position
for which he may make'application. adopted by the common Council of the City of Sanford
Florida, in regular session, this July 1, 1919. The Tax Assessor here presented his tax
Roll for the year 1919, and the Council here proceeded to equalize taxes for the year. 1919.
The following reports of the different officers were read and ordered filed.
Report of Chief of Police for month of dune, 1919.
Number of arrests 40
Discharged 6
Sentenced on street 4
Fines assessed by Mayor 170.00
Dog tax 1.00
Collected for May 10.00
Pound fees 40.00 221.00
Remitted to Collector 221.00 221.00
Treasurers report for month of June, 1919.
,Balance on hand June 1, 1919 3g�9.03
Received from Collector 10 0.90 14019.93
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Disbursements
Vouchers paid 4484.00
Balance in banks 9535.93 14019.93
Bakk balances
First National Bank 444.76
Peoples 13.30
Seminole County 9077.87 9535.93
Collectors Report month of June, 1918
Taxes 1917
Back taxes & Liens
Fines
From Bond Trustees
Remitted to Treasurer
Vouchers
1654.31
993.86
l.71. 00
7841-73 10,66o.90
9470.53
1190-37 19, 660.90
Report of Chief of Fire Dept month of June, 1918. reporting all equipment in good order.
All bill against the City were read, audited and vouchers ordered drawn for same.
On motion W. A. Leffler seconded by F. L. Miller and carried, Council adjourned to meet
Monday at 7. 30 P. M. for the purpose of equalizing taxes.
Attest:
City Clerk. President
July 8, 1918.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
Present C. H. Dingee, President, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, Absent R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith,
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symea.
The equalization of Taxes was here taken up.
Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
July 9, 1918.
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City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
Present C. H. Dingee, President, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams, Absent R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith
W. A. Leffler and Roy Symes.
Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk
July 15, 1918.
The equalization was here continued.
NO MEETING.
August 5, 1918.
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City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
in regular session; Present C. H. Dingee, President R. A. Newman, F. L. Miller, Jno Adams,
W. A. Leffler. Absent G. F. Smith and Roy Syme s. Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted. On motion W. A. Leffler and seconded by R. A. Newman and carried, Chairman of
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Finance committee.was empowered to have the City books audited. The Council here procee
ad to hear complaints in regards to taxes. Communication from A. Derby asking that the
valuation of his property be reduced was read and On motion carried, Clerk was instructed
to notify Mr A. Derby that his property was assessed in proportion to the surrounding prop-
erty, therefore the Council could not lower the assessment on his property. On motion
Jno Adams seconded by R. A. Newman and carried Council took a recess until Thursday August
8, 1918 at 7. 30. P. M. at which time they will oontnue the equalization of taxes.
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City Clerk. Pre s ent
August 81 1918.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Florida, met on the above date at 7. 30 P. M.
Pursuant to adjournment; Present F. L. Miller, R. A. Newman, Jno Adams and W. A. Leffler.
Absent C. H. Dingee, G. F. Smith and Roy Symes. Council here proceeded as a Board
of equalization to hear complaints; Mr Takash came before the Council and asked that the
assessment on lots 1, 4, 5 and 11 Block 1 Tier 4 be reduced. no action taken..
Mr B. Drew came before the Council and asked that the valuation on- his-property-be re-
duoed. same was referred to the assessor to report his actions at the next meeting of the
Council. Mr W. W. Long came before the Council and asked that the assessment on lot 8
&-9 Block 6 Tier 5 be reduced. On motion carried same was lowered from $1000.00 to $700.00.
Also Lots 8, 9 & 10 Block 8 Tier 5 from $1200.00 to $1100.00. Mr H. C. DuBose
came before the Council and asked that the assessment on Lot 7 Block 6 Tier 2 be reduced.
On motion carried same was reduced from $1250.00 to $900.00. Communication from Mrs
Carrie Spear asking that the assessment on lots 2 & 4 Block 34 and Lots 2 & 4 Block 35,
Mellonville be reduced. no action taken. Also that the assessment on Lot 6 Block
$ Tier 8 be reduced. On motion carried, the assessment on lot 6 Blk 3 Tier 8 was reduced
from $1400.00 to $1000.00. Communication from M. F. Robinson asking that the assessment
on lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 also lot 8 Blk 11 Chapman & Tuckers addition be reduced was read and
on motion carried. said lots was reduced from $300.00 to $200.00 each. Communication
from W. H. Hynes asking that the assessment on several lots was read and on motion carried
the assessment on lots 1, 2 & 3 Blk 6 Tier 7 was reduced from $1500.00 to $500.00 no acti
being taken on the other lots contained in communication. Mr J. H. Gallagher came befor
the Council and made report on matters pertaining to the City Band. On motion Jno Adams
seconded by W. A. Leffler and carried, Clerk was instructed to write the officials of the
Band that owing to the times and conditions the monthly payments are hereby discontinued
for the present. Mr A. W. Underwood, District Health officer of the State of Florida,
came before the Council and asked the co- operation of the Council in matters pertaining to
the health of the City of Sanford, and presented an Ordinance which he asked that they
would pass as early as possible, Said Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance for the disposal of
Human exoreta within the City Limits of the City of Sanford and declaring open privies to
be a nuisance, and providing for the abatement of such nuisance. was placed on its first
reading and read in full and passed. Vote as follows: Aye ' s F. L. Miller, R. A. Newman,
Jno Adams, W. A. Leffler. Nay's None.
was read and ordered filed. as follows:
The several reports of the different officers
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December 2. 1W.
C1ty Council >Af the City of Sanford; `12orida, met on ►t at
30 P. M. in regular session. Are sent R. A. Reesman, Pre~s�at Pr► an and`,
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Councilmen G, F. Smith, L. P. Hagan, Jno Adams, Goo D. Bishop and Rey Symes.,
Absent F. L. Miller* Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Mr J, D, Hood came before the Council and made complaint of the noise
made by Negro dance hall on- Sanford, Avenue, and asked that said Hall be
closed. Council advised Mr Hood that same would be taken under advisement.
Mr Jno Musson came before the Council and asked that Lien against Lots 4 &
5 Block 20 Chapman & Tuckers addition to Sanford, same being an error as
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therm is no such description in said Block. On motion G. Jr. Smith seconded
by L. P. Hagan and carried said request was granted and City attorney authk»
orsed.to cancel same of record,
City Attorney is hereby instructed to add an ammendment to Ordinance
regulating dairies, said ammendment to cover testing of Cows for tuberculosis.
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Communication from J. J. Dickinson City attorney in reference to Dairy
Ordinance was read and ordered filed.
City Clerk was in instructed to run a notice in the paper, notifying
r all persons XXXil717 selling milk in the City of Sanford, to obtain license
from the City Clerk, Licenses to be taken out by January 1, 1919.
Communication from Miss Allis Trafford, Agent, asking that interest on
paving lien covering Lots 1, 2, 3, & E 121 of Lot 4 Block 11 Tier, 4 be re-
bated
s setting: forth the f*ct that the owner was not able to
pay same, was
read, and Clerk instruol o notify Miss Allis Trafford that the Council
could not grant the request at this time.
An Ordinance regulating the sale of Ice in the City of Sanford, Florida,
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was placed on its second reading and read by title only and passed. Vote as
E follows: Aye's R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, ff. P, Hagan., Jno Adams, Goo D. Bishop
and Roy Syms, Nay's None. On motion Jno Adams seconded by G. F. Smith
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r and earried the rules were waived and said ordinance placed on its third
r4wing and read in full, Vote on waiver of Rules, Ayes R. A, lawman, G. F.
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with, L. P, Hagan, Jno Adams, 'Goo D. Bishop and Roy Syma s, leas . Agme «
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*nance was placed on .its third reading and read in tttl , s 0.8,8
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V i is R1 A. Newman, G. F. Smith, L. P. Hagan, Jno Adams, fto Biagi ,
"mos. :
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On motion Roy Symes seconded by Jno Adams and earried� the salary D,
Smith Sanitary Inspector was raised from $100.00 per month to 1125,.00 404Athe
Salary of Floyd Peel, Policeman raised from 090.00 per month to $100.00 per
month said raise to' commence November 1, 1918.
The Clerk was instructed to hold voucher for Southern Utilities Company
for light City Hall until credit memorandum was furnished according to aggre-
Mont. On motion Hoy symes seconded by G F..Smith and carried the
chairman of Finance Committee was authorized to have City books audited.
Mr G. F. Smith asked the Council that he be allowed to redeem Tax Certif-
icate #95 of the year 1916 covering Lots 1 & NJ Lot 2 Blk 11 Tier 3 at face
value plus, attorneys fees and costs, On motion L. P. Hagan seconded b
Qymes same was granted. The following reports were read and ordered flied':
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Treasurers report for month of November, 1915.
Bal on Hand Nov 1 953.18
Redd from Collector 6,351-70 7,3o4.88
Disbursements
Vouchers paid 1,564.93
Balance in banks 5,729-95 7,3o4.99
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Report of Chief of Fire Dept for month of November, 1915 showing all equipment
in good order.
Bank Balances
lot National Bank 1,250.40
Peoples " 1, 397.21
Seminole 3.082.34 5.729.95
On motion Jno Adams seconded by L. P, Aran and carried,
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Report of Chief of police for month
of Nov, 1918.
Arrests 37
Turned over to Co 2
Fines assessed
207.50
pound fees
32.75
240.25
Remitted to Collector
240.25
Collectors report for
month of November, 1918.
Taxes 1018
5, ao6.7o
License
53.75
Back taxes
239.00
Interest
12.00
Pound fees
32.75
Fines _
207.50
60351.70
Remitted to Treasurer
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Treasurers report for month of November, 1915.
Bal on Hand Nov 1 953.18
Redd from Collector 6,351-70 7,3o4.88
Disbursements
Vouchers paid 1,564.93
Balance in banks 5,729-95 7,3o4.99
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Report of Chief of Fire Dept for month of November, 1915 showing all equipment
in good order.
Bank Balances
lot National Bank 1,250.40
Peoples " 1, 397.21
Seminole 3.082.34 5.729.95
On motion Jno Adams seconded by L. P, Aran and carried,
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December 11, 1918
MY 00uncil of the City of Sangord, Florida, met in Spec \
'►e date at 7. 30. P.r0+ent F. L. biller, Prs*
silmen R A. Newman, G. F. Smitk; <L. P. began, Jno Adams and Gee' .D, Bishop.
Absent Roy Symes.
The President of the Council stated the object of the meeting was for
the discussion of the recurrence of Influensa as at present reported .
Members of the School boards and Superintendent of Public Instruction being
present. lash gave a short talk along the lines of Closing Schools ets.
Repeat of the different physicians in the City as received by the City
Clerk" read showing 124 cases of Influr"a in the City.
from W.- H, Cos State IM81th, officer resommending " I bec►ls,
C Pool rooms, Soda Founts and Theatres etc be closed was tad and
ordered filed. Dr Keeley bntaMzkwm* of the State board of Health being
present by invitation of the Council gave a lengthly talk akmtgz as to the
present resurrense of Influensa. It being suggested that Dr Keeley inves-
tigate conditions as they exist that he may better inform himself as to
conditions prevailing and report to the Council at 1. 30 P. M. December 12,
1918. upon motion carried Council adjourned to meet at 1. 30 . P. M. to
receive the report of Dr Keeley.
Do eabcr 12, 1918.
.. lot f Council of the City of San-ford, Florida, met in Spesial on
above date at 1. 30 P. M. Present F. L. Miller, President and Councilmen
R. A. Newman, G. F. Smith, L. P. Kagan, Jno Adems and Goo D, Bishop. Absent
Roy Symes. President stated the object of the meeting was the receiving
report of Dr Keeley and hearing the opinions of the Physicians present.
Dr Denton, Dr Marshall and Dr Tolar gave their opinions as to the present
recurrence of Influenaa and advising precautions necessary to be taken.
On notion G. F. Smith seconded by L. P. Hagan and carried a vote of thanks
was given to Dr Keeley for his advise and help in the present matter.
bk and several other sitissns gave their views Qi }tl pFes4nt
R. A. Newman took #� .fir and Pre si dent r rs s
. `to the sonditi4a� s" *ting after which he, I shat
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after `advising the Council to elose Schools, Chu�itkdii, Pool r�,
and all other places of public meetings left for Jacksonville on the at
nooni, On motion L. P. Hagan seconded by R. A. Newman and • rK
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the ziftttft closing Sehools, Churehesi TbOmUess Poolrooms Ste
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until fartker developements. If any serLous, developsuents &rrigss the Pres-
ident call a meeting of the Council and take action. an same, and City
Clark instructed to got the number of oases daily and report to President
of Council, and City physician is requested to report on next monday night
the then existing conditions of Influensa.
Motion R. A. Newman seconded by G. F. Smith and carried, Council adjourned*
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Dsoombor , 191!4.
rvailoil of the City perils, met in re �
the above date at .` m,., Present r. ' L. Nill+l ant,
and +C noilmen R. A. Newman, Ju mss► @eo D. Bishcp aaad Roy 81► b•
f Absent 0. r. Swttk• and L. P. Hagan. Minutes of last lasting, road and
adopted. Visa Allis Trafford came before the Coencil and , ask ed that
sbe be allowed to pair Paving Lien covering Lots 1, 2, 3 a N 121 lot 4 21k
11 Ti*v 4 at Its fios value. On moti ion R. A. Nom max is ed by Roy Syme s
and t *am was allowed. Dr T ar City Physician o*A* bei�'il�ee = 'he
F
.,bbd reported that the prosont-'~is tons of to u0a46 it s
,► and vory mild in f
d 1tt ion from 0. R. DI tb&t be be al l oresk" rldee�a
k ;Y sortificats at face '' 1us attorneys fees, 1
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Newman oeecuded by Goo D. Bishop and carried same was allowed.
'On motion Jbo Adams seoonded by Roy Symes and serried, Counoil adjourned.
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Deoesber 2 ;, 1911•
;,, °! Council of ti» City of 9aq�t
above d, Florida, set in Spera�� A1is�i4n
data at 1. 30 ply ftosont F, L. 1di11er, Pre Ott
Pon R. A. Newman, a. ,, t t , L. P. ftgan and Jho , basnt
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Ii shop and Roy :;ya.
r President of the Council s"ted the ob jeo t of the soo� Nt ,ice'
the purpose of taking steps to prevent the ,Routhern Utilities, Cpmany
raising rates on lights as oomtemplated by them to take effect Jane 1, 1919. .
On Lotion Q. F. Smith noonded by L. P. Hagan and carried the City
t orney was instructed to in stitute proceedings to protect the interest
W"Ce'"Icity of t iford.
. on Notion Q. F. Smith oeosnded by L. P. Regan and oarried, Counoil
ad atacnod.
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