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I.ejA- t�EETING OF THE CITY COMMISSIONS MONDAY August 27, 1923 at 2:30 P.M.
Present: Commissioner Forfest Lake, Mayor, CommissionersC J Marshall and S 0 Chase.
W B Williams, City Manager, F T Williams City Engineer, George A DeCottes, City Atty.
Minutes of least Regular meeting read and approved.
Communication from Sou. Utilities Co. Re: pumping water at Plant read and filed
Communication from A C L Re: blocking crossing at Rands Siding read and filed.
On motion duly seconded and passed the City Clerk was authorized to cancel personal
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Taxes for 1922 against C C Larramore $4.50, it appearing that he, was out of City
during said year., and also to instruct the Clerk of the Circuit Court to cancel of reco
Tax Certificate #76, 1917 taxes, it appearing that these taxes-have been paid, amount
$8.40
The City Commission then proceeded to call for bids on the Dock and-Boat Basin as
advertised; no regular bids being received, the City Manager was instructed to re -ad-
vertise for bids on same for a period of two weeks.
The Commission proceeding as a Board of Equalization to hear complaints on Prelim
inary assessment on First St. paving from Mill Creek to City Limits, aid Mr Craig Harris
appearing for Mrs T S Davis in the matter of assessment against lots 3 & 4 Blk Z. pro-
tested as to preliminary assessment against Lot 3 Blk Z, $539.13, and against Lot 4 Blk
#345.60, on-the ground that the propostt6nnoffassessment based on cost of said pavement
® $2.40 Per-Sq. Yd. is excessive and on the further ground that the abutting property
owners should hot be assessed for cost of relaying any brick paving now in existence on
West First St., and further that no part of cost of construction of storm sewer should bE
assessed against the property owners. Said protest being duly considered by the Board,
and the Board deeming said protest not well taken, and no other objections or protests
having been filed with said Board, therefore, it was ordered that all special assessment)
against property on West First Street made under authority of Resolution #95, adopted
on the 23rd'day of July A.D.1923, be and stand approved and confirmed and shall be and
remain binding lieneaagainst'said peroperty assessed until paid.
Commissioner S 0 Chase presented contract and agreement by and between the Library
Bureau of 380 Broadway N.Y. and tie Sanford Public Library for the purchase. of Library
furnishings eto. in the sum of $3,949.15 and on motion duly seconded and passed, the
City Manager was instructed to execute said contract on the part of the City of Sanford.
Mr Jos. E Craig Consulting Engineer, cane before the Commission and discussed the
matter of plans for a new water works system, and on motion of Commissioner S 0 Chase,
seconded by-Commissioner C J Marshall, and carried, Mr Craig was authorized to make
plans, and estimates for a new water works system in full without specifications.
It being understood that the City expects to eventually own the Electric Lighting sys-
tem of the City, and the City Commission agrees to-pay Mr Craig the sum of $1,500.00
for said plans and estimates,
The follwoing bills were read and approved and the Auditor and Clerk authorized
to draw checks to pay same:
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a bonding ordinance to be adopted in connection with a proposed issue of bonds, for varisu
municipal purposes, and requested that any action towards the passage and adoption of
said ordinance be deferred until further information relative to the issuance of said
bonds could be procured from Mr John C Thompson of New York, and further requested the Cit
Commission, u'2on completion of the business then under consideration, to adjourn said meet ng
until 3 o'clock P.M. on August 31st. 1923, at which time an amended draft of the proposed
bonding ordinance would be submitted for its consideration.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, thereupon the City Commis ion
adjourned as requested by the City Attorney , to meet at 3 o'clock P.M. on August 31st.
19231 to further consider the matter of the issuance of municipal bonds.
Attest:
City Clerk.
Chairman City Commission of the City o
Sanford, Florida.
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W B Williams, City Mgr.
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
150.00
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L R Philips, City Clerk.
Salary August
15 to 31st.
100.00
2786
Ellen Hoy,
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
50.00
2757
R G Williamq, Chief
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
87.50
2788
A H Beckwith, MC.Officer
Salary August 15 to 31st.
57.50
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2789
S L Smart, Patrolman
Salary
August
1 5 to 31st.
57.50
2790
G H Tomlinson n
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
57.50
2791
E E Walker Patrolman
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
57.50
02792
F B Dyson it
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
57.50
2793
G P Paxton, Fire Chief
Salary
August
15 to 318t.
87.50
2794
B F Smith, Fireman
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
0.00
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2795
2796
Mack Cleveland,Fireman
Moughton
Salary
August
15 to 31st. Inc.
5.00
James San. Ins.Salary
August
15 to 31st.
0.00
2797
Alfred Foster, Tax Coll.Salary
August
1 to 31st.
25.00
rLangley, phy Saay
1 to 31st.
2799
WAlfred
T City .
Ci
Salary
y
gust
August
1 to 31st.
4 0.00
2090
George A DeCottes,Atty
Salary
August
1 to 31st.
75.00
2801
J G Sharon Mun. Judge
Salary
August
1 to 31st.
75.00
2502
L R Philips; Clk. Ct.
Salary
August
1 to 31st
25.00
2804
G P Paxton, Inspector
Salary
August
1 to 31st.
25-00
280
B F Smith, Janitor
Salary
y
Au gust
1 to 31st,
10.00
2805
2806
Willie King San. Coll.,
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
35.00
J M Whitcomb Guard
Salary
August
15 to 31st.
37.50
2807
Tom Vernon! Fireman
Salary
August
1 to 31st.
10.00
2808
Sfinford C. of C.
Appropriation
for August
625.00
2809
2810
City Petty Cash Acct.
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Pay rolls Aug. 17 and 24th.
1,209.85
2811
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Dixie Culvert & Metal
AMiscel.
Items
193.97
Co.
Note.
843.72
4,152.54
The City Attorney advised
the City Commission that he had
prepared the form of
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a bonding ordinance to be adopted in connection with a proposed issue of bonds, for varisu
municipal purposes, and requested that any action towards the passage and adoption of
said ordinance be deferred until further information relative to the issuance of said
bonds could be procured from Mr John C Thompson of New York, and further requested the Cit
Commission, u'2on completion of the business then under consideration, to adjourn said meet ng
until 3 o'clock P.M. on August 31st. 1923, at which time an amended draft of the proposed
bonding ordinance would be submitted for its consideration.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, thereupon the City Commis ion
adjourned as requested by the City Attorney , to meet at 3 o'clock P.M. on August 31st.
19231 to further consider the matter of the issuance of municipal bonds.
Attest:
City Clerk.
Chairman City Commission of the City o
Sanford, Florida.
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