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012625MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION MONDAY JANUARY 26th A.D. 1925. ,at 2:30 P'.'M. Present: Commissioner Forrest Lake, ( Mayor) C J Marshall and S 0 Chase. City Manager W B Williams, City Attorney, George A DeCottes, City Engineer., F T Williams. Minutes of last -regular meeting read and approved. Communications from certain property owners objecting to.Funeral Parlors being located in residential sections of the City read and filed. Communication from J G Leonardy applying for appointment as Municipal Judge was read and filed. Communication from Junior Chamber of Commerce et al. re: naming Lake Front Boule- vard was read and filed and the Clerk was instructed to write the Chamber that the mat ter will be given due consideration at the proper time. Commissioner S O Chase introduced Ordinance #0 entitled:- " AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATING AND CLOSING OF A PORTION OF FULTON STREET AND GABBETT STREET ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS WATER STREET) IN THE CITY OF SANFORD FLORIDA. and moved that same be placed upon its first reading and read in full. said motion pr vailed by unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon the said Ordira nee was placed upon its first reading and read in full . Thereupon Commissioner,S 0 Chase moved that the rinks be waived and said ordinanc be placed upon, its second reading and final passage, which motion was duly seconded. The question was then taut upon a waiver of the rules and the roll was called upon a waiver of the rules. Those voting in favor of the waiver of the rules were: Commiqsloner Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting against the waiver of the rules were Commiesioners,None. Thereupon the question recurred upon the motion to place said ordinance upon its second reading and final passage, which motion prevailed by the unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon said ordinance was placed upon its second reading and read in Pull. Upon the reading of said ordinance the roll was called upon the question of the ion of said ordinance. Those voting in favor of the final passage and adoption of said ordinance were Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting against the passage and adoption of said ordinance were : Commissioners None. Thereupon the Chairman of the.0ity Commission announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Fla had unanimously passed and adopted that certain Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Fla., entitled.: "An Ordinance Providing for the vacating and closing of a portion of Fulton Street and Gabbett Street ( Formerly known as Water Street) In the City of Sanford, Florida. Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase introduced Ordinance #99 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE.USE OF ALL STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF SANFOR D FLORIDA AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATI' OF THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE." and moved that same be placed upon its first reading and read in-full. Said motion prevailed by unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon the said Ordinance was placed upon its first reading and read in Pull. Thereupon Commission S 0 Chase moved that the rules be waived and said ordi- t A a nanoe be placed upon its second reading and final passage, which motion was duly seconded. The Question was then put on a waiver of the rules and roll'was called upon a waiver of the rules; those voting in favor of the waiver of the rules were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting against the waiver of the rules were Commissioners• None. Thereupon the question recurred upon the motion to pl*c a said ordinance upon its second reading and final passage, which motion prevailed by the unanimous ovte of the City Commission. Thereupon said ordinance was placed upon its second reading and read in full Upon the reading of said ordinance the roll was palled upon the question of the adoption of same. Those voting in favor of the adoption of said Ordinance were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting against the passage and adopt- ion of said ordinance were Commissioners: None. Thereupon the Chairman of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida by unanimous vote of the City Commission had passed and adopted that certain 'ordinance Numbered $9 entitled: "An Ordinance providing additional traffic regulations in the use of all streets and thoroughfares in the City of Sanford, Florida and providing penalties for the violation of the terms and provisions of this ordinance." Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase introduced Ordinance #902 entitled: 'SAN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES BY INTOXICATED PERSONS OR PWERSONS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION'OF THIS ORDINANCE." and moved that same be placed upon its first reading and read in fall. Said motion pre vailed by unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon said ordinance was placed upon its first reading and read in full. Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase moved that the rules be waived and said ordinance be placed upon its second reading and final passage, which motion was duly seconded. The question was then put on a waiver of the rules and the roll was called upon a waiver of the rules, Those voting in favor of the waiver of the rules were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C Marshall. Those voting against the waiver of the Rules were Commissioners None. Thereupon the question recurred upon the motion to place said ordinance upon its second reading and final passage, which motion prevailed by the unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon said ordinance was placed upon its second reading and read in full. Upon the reading of said ordinance the roll was called upon the question of the adoption of same. Those voting in favor of the adoption of said ordinance Were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Varshall. Those voting against the passage and adoption of said ordinance were Commissioners: None. Thereupon the Chairman of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. • 1 had unanimously passed and adopted that certain ordinance of the City of Sanford 3Florida, entitled: An Ordinance p- r- ohibiting the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons or persons under the influence of intoxicating liquors and providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance." Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase introduced Ordinance #91, entitled: " AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATING AND CLOSING OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC STRYET IN THE CITY OF SANFORD FLORIDA. and moved that same be placed upon its first reading and read in full. Sai d motion prevailed by unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon the said ordinance was placed upon its first reading and read in full. Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase moved that the rules be waived and said ordinanc be placed upon its second reading and final passage, which motion was duly seconded. The question was then put upon a waiver of the rules and the roll was called upon a waiver of the rules. Those voting in favor of the waiver of the rules, were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 'Chase and C J Marshall. Thos a voting agains t the waiv of the rules wore Commissioners, None. Thereupon the question recurred upon the motion to place said ordinance upon second reading and final passage, which motion prevailed by the unanimous vote of the City Commission. Thereupon said ordinance was placed upon its second reading and read in ful, Upon the reading of. said ordinance the roll was called upon the question of the adopti of said ordira nce.. Those voting in favor of the final passage and adoption of said ordinance. were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting agains t the passage and adoption of said ordinance were Commissioners: None. Thereupon the Chairman of the City Commission announced that the City Com- _mission of the City of Sanford, Florida had unanimously passed and adopted that certain ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, entitled: "IIn Ordinance providing for the vacating and closing of a certain public street in the City of Sanford, Florida. ". Thereupon Commissioner S 0 Chase introduced Resolution #191, emidemning certain building on Lot 5 Blk 3 Tr. 4, on Oak Ave., and moved that same be adopted. Thereupon said resolution was read in hall. Upon the reading of said reso- lution the question was put upon the adotion of same. Those voting in favor in favor s of the passage and adoption of said resoution were. Commissioners S 0 Chase, C J Marshal and Forrest Lake. Those voting against the passage and adoption of said resolution: +were Commissioners: None. Thereupon the Chairman of the City Commission anriouneed that the Com- mission of the City of Sanford, Florida had unanimously passed and adopted that certain, resolution #191 mentioned above. W 50141-wl Nan Petition from property owners on .High Street requesting the paving of said Street from Park Ave to French Ave., and on motion duly seconded and passed the City Engineer was-instructed to proceed with the preliminary work at once. Commissioner C J Marshall nominated Mr W E White for the position of Municipal Judge of the City of Sanford, Florida to serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner S 0 Chase and unanimously carried. Said appointment to,take effect February 1st, 1925• Plats of "Spier's Addition" to the City of Sanford, and " Davey's Subdivision" v were presented and same having been approved by the City Engineer and the City Planning Commission, were accepted by the City Commission and ordered recorded in Plat Book. Mr T W Lawton came before the Commission making report of the finances of the Fernald Laughton Hospital which was read and filed, and the Clerk was authorized to pay to the Hospital the balance of last years appropriation in the sum of $545.00 as soon as money should be available. The Clerk eras authorized to instruct the Clerk of the Circuit Court to accept settlement of the following tax certificates upon payment of the face of the certificate and all costs omi Certificate #173- " #462 n #470 " #4917 n #502., tting the interest thereon 1912 Taxes - 1915 taxes - 1916 Taxes - 1917 Taxes - 1915 Taxes The Clerk was authorized to cancel Personal Taxes assessed against J K Vaughan for 1924 - $23.40, it appearing that said J K Vaughan did not live in the City limits in the year 1924. The following bills were read approved and the Clerk authorized to draw checks to pay the same. #4593 W B Williams, City Manager Salary Jan 15 to 31st. 175-00 4894 4895 George A DeCottee, City Atty. Salary January 1 to 31st. 75.00 J G Sharon, City Judge. Salary January 1 to 31st. 100.00 4596 4597 L R Philips, Clk. City Ct. R G Williams, Chief Salwy Jany 15 to 31st. 25.00 4595 of Police Salary A H Beckwith,MotorCycle Jan 15 to 31st-7 100.00 OffieerSalary Jany. 15 to 31st. 0.00 4599 4900 F B Dyson, Patrolman J B Green, Salary January 15 to $lst. 65.00 4901 Patrolman A T Huff, Salary January 15 to 31st. 65.00 4902 Patrolman G H Tomlinson, Salary January 15 to 31st. 62.50 4903 Patrolman John Salary January 15 to 31st. 59.35 4904 Greeson, Patrolman Orion Hall, Patrolman Salary Salary January 15 to 31st. January 15 57.50 4905 to 31st. b2.50 4906 Guy V Phillips,Patrolman A R Marshall, Salary January 15 to 31st. 57.50 4907 Patrolman E E Walker, Salary January 15 to 31st. 50.00 4905 Patrolman P Paxton, Salary January.15 to 31st. 62.50 4909 r Fire Chief B F Salary January 15 to 31st. 57.50 4916 Smith, Fireman Mack Cleveland, Salary January 15 to 31st. 55.00 4911 Fireman Robert Williamson,Fireman Salary January 15 to 31st. 50.00 4912 Tom Vernon, Night Salary January 15 to 31st. 50.00 491 Fireman George Salary January 1 to 31st. 10.00 Whitcomb, Guard Salary January 15 to 310t. 37.50 4914 4915 Joe Scott, St. Sweeper Salary January 15 to 31st. 55.00 4916 Dane Jensen, Golf Supt. L L Voorhes, Salary January 15 to 31st. 75.00 4917 Asst. Golf Supt. B F Smith, Salary January 15 to 31st. 50.00 4915 Janitor James Moughten, Salary January 1 to 31st. 10.00 4919 Inspector, Jesse H Hamilton, Salary January 15 to 31st. 67,50 4920 Food Inspr. Willie Salary January 15 to 31st. 75.00 4921 King, San. Collector. W T Langley, Salary January 15 to 318t. 40.00 4922 City Physician Chamber Salary January 1 to 31s-t 40.00 4923 of Commerce. G Appropriation Jan 15 to 31st. 593.33 P Paxton, Inspector Salary January 1 to 31st. 50.00 • * 9 #4924 4925 4926 4927 4925 4929 4930 493b 4932 493 Ellen Hoy, Tax Collector & Steno. L R Philips, City Clerk. Marion T Philips, Office Asst. N T Cobb, Bookkeeper Gas & Water Wks. C A Reed, Water Engineer D S t Starr, Water & Gas man J T Hardy, Water & Gas man. W H Beatty, Gas Maker. E-8 McCall. Bookkeeper Gas & Water Vera Braun, Stenographer, Gas & Water Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 to to to to to to to to to to 31st. 31st. 381t 31st. 31st. 318t. 31st. 31st. 31st. 31st. 57.50 112.50 50.00 125.00 40.00 75.00 70.00 75.00 50.00 37.50 4934 J,W Ramsey,Supt Gas Plant Salary Jan 15 to 31st. 75.00 4935 4936 W F Ravenel, Supt Water Plant City Petty Cash Account Salary Uisolaneous Jan 12 to items. 31st. 9 0.00 622.47 4937 Sanford Bank & Trust Co. Note Dixie Culvert & Metal Co. 64.50 4,9 046.45— r Commissioner C J Marshall introduced resolutions #192- A,192- B,192 -C and 192 -D requiring the construction of sidewalks on East side of Elm Ave between Second and Third St. and on east side Laurel Ave opposite Lot 5 Blk 5 Tr. 7 between Sexth and Seventh Streets. and moved that same be adopted. Said resolutions were read in full. Thereupon the question was put upon the adoption of said resolutions. Those voting in favor of the adoption of said resolutions were: Commissioners Forrest Lake, S 0 Chase and C J Marshall. Those voting against the adoption of said resolutions were Commissioners: None. Thereupon the Chairman of the Commission announced that the City Commission had passed and adopted above mentioned resolutions. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attest: 1 City Clerk. P may cr .1 .