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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
AUGUST 14,1922
City Commission met in regular session at S P.M.
Meeting called to order by Mayor, C.E.Henry
Present; Commissioners, .0 E Henry and Forrest Lake, City Manager C J Ryan, and
City Attorney, G G Herring. Minutes of last Regular meeting read and approved.
Absent; Commissioner S 0 Chase.
Mr Zachary, of the Zachary Tyler Veneer Co. appeared before the Commission relative
to the 1922 assessment on property fronting on Commercial St. in Blk 1 Tr. 11 of the
Zachary Tyler Co. and requestedA't be reduced, same having been raised from $7,500 to
16,000.
Mr C H Leffler came before the Commission in regard to 1922 assessments on propQa4
located on Sanford Ave., stating that the assessments were excessive on property lo-
oated on that Avenue.
Mr Check came before the Commission relative to 1922 assessment on Blk 1, Tr. 9
which was raised from 3, 500 to 12, 700 Mr Checkp stated that this assessment was exoes-
sive and asked for a reduction.
Mr J J Cates appeared before the Commission regarding 1922 assessment on Blks
1,201N,2N and 3N, Tr.12 which he thought excessive, also on assessment on Lots 1 and 2
Blk 3 Tr. 5, which was raised from 8,000 to 17,00, .this Assessment he stated was exoes-
sine due to the fact that building was not complete until June.
Mr F L Miller stated that he considered the assessment for 1922 on Lot 1 Blk$ 3
Tr.10 excessive, also the assessment on Part. Blk 3 Tier 2 (Warman Estate Property)
Mr Charles Banner came before the Commission relative to 1922 Assessment on part.
Lots 5 & 6, Blk 5 Tr 1-a part. Lot 3, Blk 3, Tier 3, Lot 3, Blk 12, Tr. G, Lotl 1, Blk
9 Tr. C, Lot 3, Blk 4 Chapman & Tucker Add.; Lot 2 Blk 4, Chapman & Tucker Add.; Lot 15
and 16 Garner's Add. and asked that assessment be reduced.
Miss Aranka Takaoh came before the Commission relative to assessment for 1922
on the Pico Block ( Lots 4,5 and 11 Blk 1, Tr. 4) and lot 1. Blk 1 Tr. 4. and re-
quested a reduction. on same.
Mr Smith,. representing the Gulf Refining Co. appeared before the Commission
with reference to 1922 assessment on real estate holdings of Gulf Refigng QDmpany
which the Company considered excessive.
Mr W C Hill came before the Commission and requested a reduction on 1922 as-
sessment on Lot 3 Blk 5 Chapman & Tucker Add. which was raised from 1,000 to 4,500
Z. J. Jerry came before the Commission relative to 1922 assessment on Lot 4-Blk
5, Chapman & Tucker Addition, same having been raised from 4,000 to 6,000.
H.L DuHart requested a reduction on tte 1922 assessment on Lot 1 Blk 6,
Chapman & Tucker Addition, which was raised from 2,500 to 4,000.
Frank Harris came before the Commission and requested that assessment for 1922
on lot 1 Blk 3, Chapman & Tucker Addition be reduced .
Communication from M F Robinson stating that 1922 assessment on Lots 3 & 4,
Blk 3 Tr. 6 was excessiva� was read, also communication from H R Rosebrp,Yap,A;�er of
Southern Utilities Co. .stating the Company considered 1922 assessment, on t�*4r hold-
ings not fair and equitable in relation to other surrounding property.
The Commission assured the above property owners that they would again go over
the assessments and make any adjustments possible.
Mr Fisher requested that he be allowed to redeem City Tax certificates on
lots 39 & 40 Sanford, taxes 1913 and 1918, without interest. Same was ordered
filed for further investigation.
Mr J E Laing came before the Commission relative to delinquent taxes on
Lot 24 Stendiford's Addition, same was referred to City Clerk.
Mr A R Marshall reported a bad wash -out in street near Blk 2 Chapman &
Tuoker l s Addition, and requested that street in that section be repaired. This
was referred to the City Manager.
Mr E E Brady requested that he be given permission to erect a stable, on
Lots 6 & 7 Blk 11 Chapman & Tucker's Addition, sides to be galvanized Iron, with
oemant posts , and fire proof roofing on property where his stable ,i s now located
in the fire limits; with the understanding that he would make brick walls within .
six months. Same was taken under advisement by the Commission.
Mr A P Connelly representing the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Commission
relative to steps being taken,trtheuetsy acquiring the Public utilities. The Com-
mission assured him that they would take the matter up as soon as Commissioner
Chase returned.
Report of the City Tax Collector for the year 1921 was read, and upon
motion, was accepted and ordered filed.
Report.
Tax Colleolr r is charged with the following items:
Amount of Tax Roll for 1921 as shown by Tax Roll. 0#734.45
Collections made on Tax Cart. not charged to Coll.
Page 167 1921 Tax Rolle. 2.55
Assessment omitted ( Fruit Growers Exp.) 5.10_
93#742.10
Tax Collector is credited with the following items.:
Caii collected and placed in Banks to credit of City
(1921 taxes)
76,980.42
Uncollected Real Est. Taxes as per Receipt of Clerk
of Circuit Ct. for certificates oovering same
1,928.40
Uncollected Personal Taxes as per List turned over
to Deputy Collector for collection
Commission
2,�E:94
Pe rsonal Taxes cancelled by
Uncollected Real Estate taxes acct. Injunction
8 .00
Items extd. on Tax Roll and Charged to Collector but
Col ec ed by Ct. 00� P� 7� $45 0� 50
223 -78
P:2 1 22 P-
PClk.
P.1 .40 184 625. 34.6
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231 17.00, P.236 76.50, P.244 #1.70, P.207 $4.25
199-72
Discount allowed Tax Payers.
83.742.10
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Report of City Auditor & Clerk for July was read and upon motion
and ordered filed.
July Report of Auditor & Clerk
Cash Balance Receipts.
Disbursements.
Current Taxes
82.45
Licenses
141.25
Pound Fees
31.00
Dog Tax
.50
Fines & Costs
397.00
Paving Liens ( French Ave & Goldsboro St. }
22.33
Delinquent Tax Certificates & costs
1,801.44
Interest & Costs
408.20
Inspection fees
8.50
Store Room Acct.
0
Miscel. Income
.00
Taxes on Lands sold for taxes.
9 3. 3
Div. of Fire.
Disbursements.
Offige City Manager_
340.00
glary
300.00
Communications
2.90
Bond Premium
25.00
Gas & Oil
12. -80
Communications
14.10
340.70
Office City Atty.
9.60
Sal ary
75.00
Litigation
65.96
140.96
Of f ice Municipal Judge
Salaries
100.00
Printing & Staty.
-33.50
Repairs
14.15
133.50
Div of Police
27.30
Salaries
541.50
Communications
4.04
Gas & 011
30.
Motorcycle Expense
18.69
553.21
Feeding Prisoners
10.00
Insurance
34.00
Labor
152.08
638.57
Div. of Fire.
Sal ar 1 e s
340.00
Gas & oil
10.83
Chemical
7.28
SuppliesfHats & Coats
etc.) 62.59
Laundry
7.10
Communications
14.10
Repairs
9.60
Insurance
83 .00
489.55
Div Sts & Brid¢eks
Superintendent
86.25
Feed & Care Animals
23.50
Repairs
14.15
Small Tools
27.30
Material & Supplies
124.48
Gas & oil
20 15
Labor
257.38
553.21
Div of Sewers & Drains
Superintendent
28.75
Labor
152.08
Material & Supplies
Flu sh Tank
1.20
197.53
Division of Parks.
Labor
11.00
Small Tools
21.00
Material & Supplies
2.65
New Equipment (Mower)
70.00
Li ght ing
1.50
106, l5
was accepted
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13,459.68
4, 023.70
17,,493-39
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21
422
Div of Pub. Bldgs
Janitor
10.00
Lighting
15.00
Supplies
9.69
Repairs
2.50
37.19
Div of Engineering
Sidewalk Grades
50.00
Sewer Grades
86.00
59.00
Div of Publig .Health
Salary of Physician
40.Oo
Sanitary Collector
60.00
Drugs & Supplies.
7.35
Small Tools
7.65
115.00
Div of Inspection
Salaries
40.00
40.00
Div of Pound Expense
Supplies 2_.�5
Lighting
2.93
waDe t of inane
ar e s 92.50
Printing & stationery 50.00
132.50
Dept Regords & Taxation---
Sal arl e s 217.50
Printing & Staty, Supplies 38-35
Legal Advertising 10.50
Communications 6.7
Recording 12.2
295.30
Store Room Account
Freight on cane 9.52
9.52
der, Higgins
Recording Rose Court Plat 33.00
33.00
New Pound Construction
Material 55.25
Total disbursements. 3,367-86
Balance cash on hand. 14.115.52
$17..493-38
The following resolution was placed upon its first reading;
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RESOLUTION
Resoluti n requiring the grading, paving and drainage of portions of First Street,
French 'Avenue and Sanfort Avenue in the City of Seaford, Florida; prescribing the manner
of construction of suoh p wement; stating the necessity for and nature of the proposed
improvements, and what proportion of the assessment thereof shall be paid by Special
assessment; by what method such special assessment shall be made, -what part shall be
apportioned from the General Funds of the City, designating the lands and premises upon
whioh-suoh special assessment shall be levied; stating the total estimated cost of each f s
said improvements, the methods of payment of assessment, and number of annual installmen a
providi =for the construction of such pavement by the City of Sanford upon the failure f the
the own6vs of abutting property to do so, and for the assessment of two. - thirds of the oo t
and expense thereof upon the owner or owners of all property bounding or abutting on sal
portions of First Street, French Avenue and Sanford Avenue; and declaring this resolutio
to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safet
to become effective immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, deem* it necessary and
expedient for the preservation of the public safety and welfare and to the best intersst
of the City of Sanford, that First Street, beginning at the West side of Cedar Avenue
at its intersection with First Street, and extending west to the City limits be paved,
and that French Avenue from First Street south to Ninth Street be paved, and that Sanfor
Avenue from Fifth Street south to Tenth Street be paved, and
WHEREAS, there are now ' on file in the office of the City Manager of the City of Sanford
Florida, complete plea and speoificattons, estimates, and profiles of said proposed
4pro cements of First Street, French Avenue, and Sanford, Avenue, giving all necessary
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submitted to the City Commission and approved by it, and the City Auditor and Clerk
has made estimates of the expense of said Work to be done in making the aforesaid
improvements, and the estimated cost of said improvement is in the sum of
and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission is of the opinion that the public safety requires the pavirg
of the above described portions of First Street, French Avenue and Sanford Avenue,
and that, therefore, this Resolution should be declared an emergency measure for the
immediate preservation of the public safety, to become effective immediately upon its
adoption; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA:
That First Street be paved beginning at the west side of Cedar Avenue at its Inter-
section with First Street, and extending west to the-City Limits; that the width
of said paving shall be as follows: from Mill Creek west to Poplar Ave. 26 feet; from
Poplar Ave to west line of Jasmine Ave. 24 feet, from the_ west line of Jasmine Ave.
west to City Limits 18 feet; that French Ave. be paved from First Street south to Ninth
Street a width of 24 feet; That Sanford Ave. be paved from Fifth Street south to Tenth St
a width of 24 feet; that the aforesaid streets and avenues shall be graded and the drain-
age provided for; that two thirds of the expense thereof shall be paid by Special Assess-
ment made and levied upon the lands bounding or abutting on said improvements; that the
method of making such special assessment shall be by the foot frontage of the property
bounding or abutting upon the said improvement; that one -third of the cost of said /
improvements shall be paid from the geaeraL improvement funds of the City; that special
assessment shall be levied against all lots or lands bounding or abutting upon the said
improvements; that said special assessments shall be paid to the City Tax Collector
as follows :$ upon the completion of the work, and the balance into
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annual installments; all annual installments to bear - er cent. interest from the
date of the completion of the work on the said improvements; the total estimated cost
of the said improvements is as follows: The above described improvement on First Street
$ ; the above described improvement on French Avenue$ • ;the
above de scrbived improvement on Sanford Avenue$
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the owner or owners of property abutting that portion
Of First Street, beginnin* at the West side of Cedar Avenue at its intersection with
First Street and extends west to the City Limits and that
� y , portion of French Avenue
beginning at First Street and extending south to Ninth Street, and that portion of Sanford
Avenue beginning at Fifth Street and extending South to Tenth Street, be, and they are
hereby, required to construct within sixty (60) days from the date of service of notice
as hereinafter provided, paving as above described on the above described portions of
First Street, French Avenue and Sanford Avenue, and lying adjacent to the respective lots
Pieces or parcels of And abutting thereon; that said pavemtns shall be ccnstruoted of the
material designated by the City Commission, and according to plans and specifications now
on file in the office of the City Manager, that prior to the construction of said pavemen
on portions of said avenues aAd street herein required to be paved they shall be graded in
acoordinace with the plans and specifications now tin file frith the City Manage'; and the
drainage shall also be provided for in acoordinace with said plans and specifioationo,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Manager shall cause written notice of .1 the pas-
sage of this resolution to be served in the manner required in Section 175 of Chapter
93610 Laws of Florida, Acts of 1919, being the Charter of the City of Sanford, Florida
upon the owner or agent of the owner of each parcel of land abutting upon said portions
of First Street, French Avenue and Sanford Avenue, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That if the grading, paving and drainage of the portions
of First Street, French Avenue, and Sanford Avenue hereinabove described, be not done
within sixty (60) days from the service of the notice provided for in the preceding pop -
agraph, the City Manager shall proceed by contract to construct such paving, grading
and drainage at the expense of the owners of the property boundizE and abutting on said
portions of First Street, Frenc i' Avenue nand Sanford Avenue, � in accordance with the lamoun
of expense of said improvement designated herein to be borne by the aforesaid" property
owners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution be, and it is hereby declared an emer-
gency measure for the immediate preservation of the public safety, and it shall be
come effective immediately its final
y on p passage and adoption, and Witith tea 3�daga efts;
the passage thereof the City Auditor and Clerk shall publish a notice of the passage and
adoption of this resolution as provided and required by Sections 25 and 26 of Chapter
5361, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1919, the sane being the Charter of the City of Sanford,
Fl orida.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Forrest Lake, who moved its
adoption, seconded by Commissioner C E Henry this 14th day of August A.D.1922, and upon
vote was passed as follows: .
Attest:
_ L R Phil ip s
City Auditor & Clerk. (Beal)
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Commissioner
Forrest Lake Yea
Commissioner
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Ur F.T.williams, City Engineer, presented Plans and specifications
for the
paving
of portions of Pirst Street,
Sanford Avenue
and French Avenue, and specifioation
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and estimate
for the construction
of sewer between
Magnolia Ave. and Sanford Ave. and
between Sanford Ave. and Cypress Ave.
The following warrants were
read, approved
and the City Auditor &
Clark authorize
to draw checks to pay same:
!1811
C J Ryan,City Mgr.
Salary Aug lot
to 15th Inc.
162.50
1812
L R Philips, City Clerk
Salary Aug lot
to 15th Inc.
100.00
x}2.50
1813
Ellen Hoy,Stenographer
Salary Aug tat
to 155th Inc.
l8i
J A Rillebrew,Chief Police
Salary Aug lot
to 15th Inc.
52.50
1915
Alexander Watt,Patrolman
Salary Aug let
to 15th Inc.
57.50
191
R H Turner,8peoial Police
Salary 7 days
in August 0 4.00
29.00
1817
G P Paxton,Fire Chief
Salary Aug-let
to 15th.
75.00 -
181$
B F Smith, Fireman
Salary Aug lot
to 15th Inc.
x+5.00
1819
iao Cleveland, Fireman
Salary Aug let
to 15th Inc.
40.00
1.820
R G Williams, St. Foreman
Salary Aug let
to 15th Inc.
57.50
1821
Mac McGill, Sanitary Coll.
Salary Aug let
to 15th Inc.
30.00
1.8.22
x.82
Wm ;Rawlings,
Sou Bell Telsephone Co.
Laundry for Fire
Telephone
Dept.
2.68
Service
for July
25.0
IS24
As LaFrance Fare Eng. Co.
Fire Helmets
,. .
B W Herndon
Insurance Fire
Engine
21.00"
Rives Eleatric Shop
Higgins
Gas, Oil and supplies
Repairs
455.
Edward .
and Supplies
4.0
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1831
1832
1534
1 836
1837
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1542
1843i
1843;
184
1841
B W Herndon
Premium on Bond (J. A. Killebrew)
12.50
G. W. Knight
Insurance oA Ford Car.
7.50
E A Douglass
Recording Tax Sale
61.20
Herald Printing Cc
Legal Advertising
16.50
Haynes & Ratliff
Printing & Supplies
10.95
H C DuBose
Certifying to Registration Roll
15.00
F. T. Will isms
Grades for sidewalks
45.00
Sou Util Co.
Lighting City Bid
19.25
Frank Akers Tire Cc
Gas, 011 and Parts.
40.1
Albert Hall
Horseshoeing and repairs
20.71
Seminole Co.Bank
One Mule
260.00
C W' Zaring & Co.
Hay and Oats
108.37
C W Zari ng & Co.
Hay and Oats
151.52
Ball Hdw Co.
Supplies
11.25
Sanford Battery Sex. CoRepaies
8.10
W H Hand
Horse shoeing and repairs
12.75
Miracle Concrete Co.
Sidewalk construction
52.92
Ga,..9ttrified Briok &
Clay Co.
Sewer Pipe.
235-52
City Petty Cash Acot.
Pay Rolls
633.12
Rochester Can Co.
Sanitary Buckets and garbage cans-
271.41
Mahoney - Walker Co.
Pipe Fittings.
6.78-
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY AUDITOR & CLERK.
3,o62.45
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