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City of Sanford, Florida, and
WHEREAS, said radio Station is being so installed that only the antenna and
part of the equipment thereof will presently be installed on the property described in
said Indenture of Lease and Easement while the broadcasting studio will be located in
the building now known as Nayfair Inn on the West side of San C~rlos Avenue, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that said broadcasting studio be connected by wires
and cables extending from said broadcasting studio to the antenna aforesaid across said
San Carlos Avenue and the second parcel of property described in said Indenture of
Lease and Easement, same being part of the property hereinafter described;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, party of the first part has
granted, and by these presents does hereby grant unto party of the second part,
his successors and assigns an easement across the following described property,to-wit:
That portion of San Carlos Avenue between First Street and Seminole Boule-
vard in the City of Sanford Florida, and
ALSO:
Begin at a point on the North property line of East First Street 41 feet
North and 163.6 feet East of the intersection of East First Street and
San Carlos Avenue, run thence Northerly parallel to San Carlos Avenue
to South property line of Seminole Boulevard, Thence Easterly along
South property line of Seminole Boulevard to its intersection with the
West property line of Mellonville Avenue, thence Southerly along the
West property line of Mellonville Avenue to its intersection with the
North property line of East First Street, thence Westerly along the
North Property line of East First Street to point of beginning,
except the property heretofore leased.
for the placing of cables and wires across such property as may be necessary
for party of the second part by the most direct, practicable route to connect the
radio broadcasting studio to be operated by party of the second part in the building
presently designated as Nayfair Inn with such antenna as
shall erect on the property heretofore leased from party
of the second part for use with such broadcasting studio;
and all rights hereunder shall terminate upon removal by
party of the second part
of the first part by party
the easement hereby granted
party of the second part of
his said radio broadcasting studio from the said building now deisgnated as Mayfair Inn;
the easement hereby granted is granted upon condition:
(1) that the cables and wires to be placed across the above described property
shall be installed underground and be so installed that said property can be used by the parts
of the first part, its successors or assigns for building, planting or other purposes,
and that there shall be no interference with the use of the street aforesaid as a public
street.
(2) That if the installation of such wires and cables across San Carlos Avenue
shall require disturbance of the paving of said San Carlos Avenue, party of the
Second part shall immediately after such installation repair said paving and restore
same at expense of party of the second part to its present condition.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF party of the first part has caused these presents to be
signed in its name by its Mayor and attested and its official seal hereunto affixed by
its City Clerk as and of the day and year first
(scsi)
Signed, sealed and delivered in
presence of:
~grdon L. Bradle~
above written.
CITY OF SANFORD FLORIDA
BY H.James Gut
ATTEST:
Its Mayor
H.N. Sa2er
Its City Clerk.
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Mr Claude C.Locke next submitted an application to operate a taxicab in the ~City
but due to lack of information as business location and description of motor vehicle he
lntende to operate, which has not been acquired, the matter was taken under advisement.
Sealed bide for furnishing four truck tires for the Street Department, were next
received as follows:
STRICKLAND - MORRISON, INC.
4 - 700x20 -,10-ply, General, Rayon heavy duty truck tires @ 37.79 $151.16
ROCKEY'S TIRE SHOP
4 - ?OOx20 , lO-ply,Goodyear or Goodrich truck tires @ 38.37 $153.48
FIRESTONE STORES
4 - 700x20 ,10-ply, Firestone, rayon transport truck tires @ $3?.64 $150.56
SEMINOLE TIRE SHOP
4 - 7OOx2O, lO-ply Firestone truck tires @ 46.08 $184.32
JOHN KRIDER
4 - 700x20 ,10-ply Truck Tires @ 33.61 $134.4~
Thereupon after careful comparison of prices submitted and the quality of tires
bid
bid upon, Commissioner Bishop moved that the/be awarded to Strickland-~orrison, Inc. for fur-
nishing four General Rayon Heavy Duty Truck Tires at a price of $151.16, since the low bidder
did not specify the make and quality of tires bid upon, and same died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Carraway then moved tha the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, that
of John Krider in amount of $134.44, provided the tares to be furnished are first grade and
of equal quality with the other tires bid upon.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by the following vote of the Commiss ion:=
Commissioner Gut Aye
" Biehop Nay
" Carraway Aye
" Le sher Na~
" Williams Aye
Hr. T.S.Crawley of 1910
Sanford Avenue next appeared and requested that the alley
running east and west from Sanford Avenue to Palmetto Avenue in back of his home be re-
opened. This alley having been temporarily closed by City Ordinance No. 378, passed and
adopted by the City Commission under date of September 6, 1945.
Matter taken under advisement.
Application next received from Manuel Jacobson for permit to operate a liquor
package store in his new building at 106 Palmetto Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner
Lesher, seconded by Cmmmissioner Williams, and carried, same was ordered filed, as the
maximum number of permits have already been granted under authority of Ordinance No.359,
limiting not in excess of one such permit and license to each 1500 persons, according
to the last State or Federal census.
On motion of Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Lesher and carried,
the Commission next approved the purchase from B.J.Van Ingen & Company, Miami, of 5
Refunding Series "B" Bonds at a price of $975.00 each.
On motion duly adopted, the Tax Collector was next authorized and directed to hold
the 1946 tax sale on the let. day of July 1947, instead of the 1st. day of June.
The proposed Lease Agreement for leasing the Yacht Club Building to the Sanford Coast
Guard Auxlliary,U.S.Naval Reserve, Sanford Junior Naval Reserve and Sanford Outboard Motor
Boat Association was next submitted for consideration.
Thereupon Commissioner Lesher moved its approval and that the Mayor and Clerk
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Said lease agreement being in words and figures as follows:
THIS LEASE, Nade and entered into in duplicate on the 14th day of April , 1947
between CITY_ OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
Lessor, and WILLIAN'J. TOLL, of Sanford, Florida, as T~ustee for the parties and
purposes hereinafter stated, hereinafter referred to as Lessee, WITNESSETN:
THAT the said Lessor for and in consideration of an annual rental of one
dollar per year, to be paid by the Lessee to the Lessor each year in advance, and the
covenants on the part of the Lessee, as hereinafter stated, to be performed, has leased
and let and by these presents does lease and let unto the Lessee that certain premises
situate in City of Sanford, Florida, and known as:
The old Yacht Club Building owned by the Lessor on the north side of
Seminole Boulevard and extending over Lake Nonroe between North Park
Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described premises for a term of one year from
April 15, 1947, unto the said Lessee, William J.Toll, as Trustee for the Sanford
Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S.Naval Reserve, Sanford Junior Naval Reserve, and
Sanford Outboard Notor Boat Association, and the Lessee does hereby covenant and
agree as follows:
1. The above demised premises shall be under the immediate control of the
Lessee, but subject to his supervision and control by a committee of five members,
consisting of the Commander of the Sanford Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Commander
of the U.S.Naval Reserve, the Commander of the Sanford Junior Naval Reserve, and the
Commander of the Sanford Outboard Notor Boat Association, a nd one member to be
elected at large by said four members.
2. That each of the above mentioned organizations, namely Sanford Coast Guard
Auxiliary, U.S.Naval Reserve, Sanford Junior Naval Reserve, and Sanford Outboard
Motor Boat Association, and such other organizations as may be formed in a bona fide
manner to use the water front of Lake Nonroe for recreational, amusment or other
legitimate purposes or for water front development purposes, shall have %he equal
right to use the demised premises under such rules and regulations as may be promulgated
by said committee; provided, however, that such part of said demiseaas may be suitable for
the purpose shall be set aside by said committee and exclusively used for the deposit there-
in of electronic equipment of the U.S. Naval Reserve and said portion of said building
shall not be used for any other purpose so long as it is required for %he storage of
said electronic equipment.
3. The Lessee shall promptly pay all bills for utilities' service to said premises.
4. The Lessee shall pay before they become delinquent any and all personal property
taxes assessed upon the demised premises, including taxes for the year 1947.
5- The Lessee shall keep the building on said premises in a good state of repair at
his own expense.
6. The Lessee shall not assign this lease without written consent of the Lessor.-
?. No offensive or illegal use of said premises shall be made or permitted.
~. The Lessee agrees to save the Lessor harmless and indemnified from all
loss, damage, liability, or expense incurred or claimed by reason of Lessee's
neglect or use of the premises, or the condition of said premises, or by reaso~
of any injury or damage to any person or property therein.
9. The Lessee covenants at the end of this lease to surrender said premises to the
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by the elements excepted.
10. In the event of destruction of said premises by fire or their damage to such
an extent as to render them untenantable, this lease shall become null and void
without any liability on the part of either the Lessor or the Lessee.
ll. The aforesaid committee by a majority of three votes shall have the right
to remove the Trustee hereunder and substitute some other party as Trustee in his place
and stead, or the Lessor shall have the right to remove said Trustee and substitute
some other party as Lessee and Trustee hereunder,for good cause, after reasonable
notice and hearirg, or upon petition by a majority of the aforesaid organizations
for whom the Lessee is Trustee hereunder, and the rights hereby expressed for the
removal of the Trustee shall continue to exist from time to time as to a substituted
Trustee or Trustees.
Default on the part of the Lessee in the performance of any of the aforesaid
covenants after thirty days' written notice by the Lessor so to do, shall work an
immediate forfeiture of this lease, and Lessor shall have the right to re-enter and
re-take possession of said premises without the necessity to resort to process of
law therefor.
This lease may be renewed by the Lessee at the
additional year upon giving the Lessor thirty days
end of the term hereof for an
notice in writing before the
expiration of this ~se, and, likewise,said lease may be renewed for a third year
the same manner and upon the same terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessor has cause these presents to be executed in
its name by its Mayor and attested and its corporate seal hereunto affixed by its
City Clerk, and the Lessee has hereunto set his hand and seal, all on the day and
year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence
Gordon L.Bradle~
Ellen Hoy
(SEAL)
CITY OF SANFORD,FLORIDA
BY H.James Gut
Its Mayor.
Attest:
H N Sa~er
Its City Clerk.
Wm.J.Toll
As Trustee for Sanford Coast
Guard Auxiliary, U,S.Naval
Reserve,Sanford Junior Naval
Reserve, and Sanford Outboard
Motor Boat Association.
in
On motion duly carried, the Commission next approved a request from the
Seminole Dry Cleaners for a Loading Zone in front of their place of business at
220 ~agnolia Avenue.
On motion of Commissioner Lesher, seconded by Commissioner Williams and
carried, the Commission next authorized the delivery of two Refunding Series "E"
Bonds Nos 28 and 29, dated March l, 1941, payable September l, 1977, with coupons
due September l, 1947, and subsequent coupons attached, to Central Trust Company
New York City, in exchange for two Refinancing Series A-3 Bonds Nos ll and 12,
dated January l, 1928, due January l, 1931; also the payment of $480.00 to Central
Trust Company for coupons Nos i to 12 inclusive, detached from said Refunding
Series "E" Bonds.
On motion duly carried, the Clerk and City Attorney were next authorized
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changed with Central Trust Company.
On motion of Commissioner Lesher, seconded by Commiszioner Williams and carried,
the Florida Power & Light Company was next authorized and directed to discontinue
the 250 C.P.Whiteway street light located at alley approach on south side of Second
Street between Palmetto and Nagnolia Avenues, and to install a 100 C.P. overhead
bracket light at this location. This whiteway light being removed in order for
Holler lictor Sales to construct a driveway into their new building.
On motion of Commissioner Lesher, seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried,
the Florida Power & Light Company was next authorized and directed to connect to their
street lighting circuit the two discontinued whiteway lights located on north side of
Commercisl Street between Palmetto and Hood Avenues in front cf the Bus Station.
The Clerk next advised that the robbery insurance coverage in amount of $1,000.O0
for money and securitiee on hand at the City Hall is not sufficient to cover the weekly
payrolls that now exceeds this amount.
Thereupon Commissioner Bishop moved that the aforesaid insurance coverage be in-
creased to $2,OOO.00, at a premium cost of $67.50 per year.
Seconded by Commissioner Carraway and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Coa~issloner Williams and carried,
Inspector Duncan was next authorized to attend the short course for dairy and milk
inspectors to be held at the University of Florida on April 7-9,1947, the expenses
in connection therewith to be borne by the City.
On motion duly carried, Inspector Duncan was also authorized to attend the meeting
of State Electrical Inspectors to be held in Orlando on April 28 and 29, 1947, the
expenses in connection therewith to be borne by the City.
On motion of Commissioner C,rraway, seconded by Commissioner Lesher and carried,
the Commission next authorized the payment of expenses of N.O.Garner, Clerk of the
Civil Service Board in connection with attending the conference of Fl~ida Association
of Civil Service Boards to be held in Iiiami Beach on April 25 and 26, 1947.
On motion of Commissioner Carraway, seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried,
the Commission next approved the conveyance without cost of Lot 17 of Block 7,Bel Air
to S.H.Norrls, Veteran of World War II, and Lot 2 of Block 10 of Bel Air, to Samuel J.
Rankin Jr., veteran of World War II; these lots having been reserved for veterans of
World War II for the purpose of constructing dwellings thereon within six months from
date of conveyance.
Communication next read from the Florida League of ~unicipallties requesting the
Commission to adopt a resolution urging the Legislature to suppor the cities' program
for financial relief through the 1947 Session of Legislature, and the City Attorney
was directed to prepare the necessary resolution for consideration.
Communication next read from Mr Lyle T.Pritchard, Deputy Regional Director of the
War Assets Administration, Jacksonville, notifying the City that the Revocable Permit
granted it by the Navy under date of July 24, 1947, covering all of the Sanford Naval
Air Station, including personal property, had been revoked, and canceled, effective as
of April 15, 1947. Also, advising that the City's appl~ation had been accepted for
transfer to it of that portion of the Sanford Naval Air Station that has been classified
and designated as a Public Airport, and instructing the City to take possession of said
airport property on April 3, 194~,( which has been done.)
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The City Nanager was next instructed to consider the City's obligations for maintain-
ing and operating the airport in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the appli-
cation of transfer under the Surplus Property Dispossl Act, and to make recommendations to
the Commission at the meeting to be held on April 21, 1947.
Consideration next given to the numerous complaints received by the Commission and
Police Department against the noise from motorcycles operated without the proper mufflers.
Thereupon after considerable discussion and on advice of the City Attorney that the
City has an ordinance in effect prohibiting the operating of any motor vehicle without
being muffled, the Chief of Police was instructed to enforce said ordinance by making all
motorcycle operators conform to the regulations.
The City Manager and Chief of Police were next directed to make a survey of the
traffic congested street intersections and to make recommendations to the Commission as to
any additional traffic signal lights that may be needed.
Commissioner Bishop next introduced Ordinance No. 413, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 413.
AN ORDINANCE OM THE CITY OF SANFORD, ?LORIDA,REIATING TO PLUNBING IN SAID
CITY A~ND ~AKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, FIM~.~ OW CowMO~TION TO ATTACH
OR HAVE ATTACHED ANY SOIL,WASTE OR VENT PIPE IN CONNECTION WITH PLU~BING
TO THE EXTERIOR OF ANY BUILDING HEREAFTER EMECTED IN SAID CITY,AND P~OVIDING
A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
and same was read in full by the Clerk.
Thereupon Commissioner Bishop moved that the rules be waivedand said Ordinance No.
413 be place on its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Lesher.
Thereupon the question recur'red upon the waiver of t~e rules. The roll was called
and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Gut A~e
" Bishop Aye
" Carraway Aye
" Lesher Aye
" Williams Aye
Thereupon said Ordinance
413 was placed on its final passage and adoption.
The roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Gut Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Carraway Aye
" Lesher Aye
" Williams Aye
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE NO.413.
City of Sanford,
41), entitled:
On motion duly adopted Ordinance No. 413 was next ordered POSTED at the front door
of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, in accordance with the terms of the
Charter, as amended.
Commissioner Bishop next introduced Ordinance No. 414, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 414.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,FLORIDA, VACATING,ABANDONING AND CLOSING
THAT CERTAIN ALLEY FOURTEEN FEET IN WIDTH RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN
ELEVENTH AND T~,IFTH STREETS,THROUGH BLOCK 13 TIER 9 OF E.R. TRAFFORD'S MAP
OF SANFORD, IN THE CITY OF SANFORD,FLOBIDA,BUT RESERVING TO SAID CITY CERTAIN
RIGHTS IN SAID ALLEY.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,FLORIDA, RELATING TO PLUNBING IN SAID CITY
AND NAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON,FIRN OR CORPORATION TO ATTACH OR HAVE
ATTACHED ANY SOIL,WASTE OR VENT PIPE IN CONNECTION WITH PLUMBING TO THE EXTERIOR
OF ANY BUILDING HEREAFTER ERECTED IN SAID CITY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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and same was read in full by the Clerk.
Thereupon Commissioner Bishop moved that the rules be
414 be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Carraway.
Thereupon the question recurred upon the waivure of
and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Gut Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Carraway Aye
" Lesher Aye
" Williams Aye
Thereupon said Ordinance
waived and said Ordinance No.
the rules. The roll was called
No. 4]4 was placed on its final passage and adoption.
The roll was called and the vote
Commissioner Gut Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Carraway Aye
" Lesher Aye
" Williams Aye
stands as follows:
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said ordinance No. 414, entitled:
ORDINANCE No. 414.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING
THAT CERTAIN ALLEY FOURTEEN FEET IN WIDTH, RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN
ELEVENTH AND T'"~LFTH STREETS, THROUGH BLOCK 13 TIER 9 OF E.R.TRAFFORD'S
MAP OF SANFORD, IN THE CITY OF SANFORD,FLORIDA, BUT RESERVING TO SAID CITY
CERTAIN RIGHTS IN SAID ALLEY.
On motion duly carried, Ordinance No. 41g was next ordered POSTED at the front
door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, in accordance with the terms of
the Charter, as amended.
Nr. Roy Browning, Lessee of the Nunicipal Airport and operator of the Sanford School
of Aviation, next appeared and gave a report on the activities at the airport, including
his commercial enterprises being operated in the hangar building in connection with his
aviation activities, and requested that this area be excluded from the airport area
proposed to be annexed to the City by the 1947 Legislature, so that his enterprises
will not be governed by the rules and regulations of the City.
Thereupon after careful consideration, and on motion duly carried, the Commission
directed that the proposed boundaries of the airport property to be annexed to the
City be changed so as to exclude the hangar and landing field area.
On motion of Commissioner Carraway, seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried ,
the Commission next authorized the high cost of living bonus of $10.O0 per month
for all white employees and $5.00 per month for colored employees, be extended for
another 60 days, including the month of Nay.
The Nayor and Fire Chief Cleveland next recommended to the Commission %he employment
of two additional firemen, one for each shift, in order that %he department have sufficient
man-power to combat more than one fire at a time, inasmuch as the City is growing, with
several new buildings constructed during the past year.
Natter taken under consideration.
Attest:
There being no further business
April 21, 1947.
the meeting then adjourned until ?:30 o'clock
Mayor.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular adjourned session
at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:3~ o'clock P.N. April 21,1947.
Present: Commissioner H. James Gut., ~ayor.
" Geo. D.Bishop
" Andrew Carraway
" Lea R. Lesher
" Robert A Williams
City Manager & Clerk , H.N.Sayer.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
The City ~anager next subm~ ted an estim~e on the cost of fertilizing, spraying and
pruning the citrus grove at the municipal airport, as follows:
18 tons of ~-6-8 Fertilizer applied at $39.50 per ton $711.00
16,000 gallons of Bordol Emulsion Spray applied 416.O0
1,700 trees pruned at price of .20 per tree __3_~0
Total cost. $1,~?. OO
Thereupon after considerable discussion, theCommission directed that Mr. Glen Lingle
be requested to make an inspection of the citrus grove and to ~ubmit recommendations and
estimates for further consi~eration of the Commission.
On motion of Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried,
the Commission next approved the purchase from Damon & Boles Company, Boston, Mass. of
20 Refunding Series "A" Bonds at a price of $650.00 each.
The City Manager next advised that Mr James Hudson, who had the contract for con-
structing the Tourist Information building, has completed his contract and is ready for
final inspection and acceptance of the building.
Thereupon the City Manager was authorized to make final inspection and accept the
building on behalf of the City.
A letter was next read from Title Guaranty & Abstract Company, requesting the CilV
to furnish Quit-claim deeds on property that was acquired by the City thru foreclosure of
its tax liens and then lost to the County thru foreclosure of its tax liens, in order
that the new owner may clear the title to such properties.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Carraway,
seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried, the Commission authorized the Mayor
and Clerk to furnish Quit-claim deeds at a price of $?.50 for each lot or parcel of
land, to parties who have acquired such property from Seminole County, of which the City
had previously acquired title thru foreclosure of tax liens.
The City Manager next gave a report on his recommendations for curtailing the
operating expenses at the municipal airport since the War Assets Administration had
cancelled the Revocable Permit for operating the entire Sanford Naval Air Station property,
which would necessitate dispensing of the services of the Superintendent, one fireman,
and one laborer.
Thereupon the City Manager was directed to notify Mr. Edmund B.Stowe, Supt. of the
Airport, B.H. Giles, airport fireman, and one of the laborers, that their services would
be discontinued as of June l, 1947, in order for the City to curtail the operating
expenses to a minimum.
Mr. C.A.~addy, Superintendent of the West Virginia Training School that has been
operating a vocational training school at the Sanford Naval Air Station since October l,
1946, under the City's Revocable Permit granted by the Navy, which was cancelled by the