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082249-Regular Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanfo~d, Florida A u~t 22 at~ 8° 4 The City Commission of the City of ~anford, Florida, City of Sanford, at 8:00 o'clock P M August 22, 1949. Present: Commissioner met in Regular Session at the John Krtder Sr, Acting Mayor. # Randall Chase # F A Dyeo~ " W.H.Stemper City Attorney A.Edwtn Shinholeer City Manager Clifford McKlbbln Jr. City Clerk H.N.Bayer. Absent: Commissioner Andrew Carraw~, Mayor Chief of Police R.G.Williame Meeting called to order by the Chairman. Minutes o f regular meeting of August 8, and adjourned meeting of August 15,1949 read and approved. City Nail, , next ~r Hlgglne, Manager of Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, and Nr Robert E. Witherell, District Conservationist of U.S.Boll Conservation Service, next appeared with reference to the improvements made under Miracle Boil Conservation Day Program of April ?, 1949, to approximately 233 acres of land on the airport under lease to Fellowship Foundation; advising the the Fellowship Foundation had not made any further improvements to this land, and would not be able to carry out their agreement to cultivate and utilize it for farming and grazing purposes. Also, advising that as an endeavor for the community to obtain the proposed benefits from the Soil Conservation Day program, that negotiations had been made, subject to the approval and acceptance of the City, whereby Fellowship Foundation has agreed to relinquish the conservation farm area to the City, and Mr Francis Meriwether has agreed to lease it for a term of ten years at a rental of $50.00 per year, and develop and operate it as an experimental farm under the direction of the Soil Conservation Service. The schools, farmers and cattlemen to be granted the privilege of visiting the experimental farm for the purposes of obtaining information relative to its operation. Mr Hlgglne then submitted a letter from the Fellowship Foundation agreeing to relinquish the 233 acres of farm area from their lease with the City, and to retain the balance of approximately 127 acres and pay a rental of $250.00 per year. Thereupon after careful consideration, it was the Opinion of the Board that the offer of $50.00 per year was not a fair rental forths aforesaid property, and the City Manager was directed to negotiate with Mr. Merlwether with' a view to working out a lease agreement that would be satisfactory to the City. Yr. Hlgglns next advised that under the "Mousing Act of 1949" Congress had appropriated funds and authorized the Public Housing Authority to construct 135,000 unite per year for six years; stating that the Sanford Mousing Authority, which was established by the City Commission in 1941 filed application in 1945 for the construction of 150 units in Sanford as a post-war project, but no funds were available at that time, and recommended that the application be revived Under the new Housing Act. Thereupon after careful consideration, it was felt that there is still a need for low-rent public housing in S~nford, and Commissioner Chase moved that the City endorse the application of the Sanford Mousing Authority for the construction of the 150 unite. Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried. Mr C C Dobson, owner of Park Avenue Trailer Park, next appeared and registered a complaint against Dr. Raymond L_~cm w.~4-- ~ .... · H-89~96 MINUTES City Commission, Sanforcl, Florida, ....... A,,a.us.t 2a a~.li-P--.N ........ 19-1~. across the street from his trailer park, stating that three of his tenants had moved because of the noise from the dogs and that two others had served notice of intent to move unless the nuisance was eliminated. City Attorney Shinholser then advised the Commission that Dr. Bass had been prosecuted in the Municipal Court and convicted for keeping howling and barking dogs on his premises, which was appealed to Circuit Court and upheld, stating that the City had no Judicial power to enjoin him from keeping the dogs on his premises. Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Chase moved that the City Manager contact Dr. Bass and arrive at some solution on eliminating this nuisance. Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried. The City Manager next submitted the following estimate of cost of repairing and lighting the runway lights at the airport: Transformer installed Annual energy charges Annual Maintenance cost 7 5.oo 900.00 700.00 the City to vacate Keeley's Addition, THIS HAZEL M. No action taken. In compliance with the requirements of the City relative to request of Mr W.M.Hoag for the alley adjacent to his property described as Lot 8 Block G, of G.C. the following easement was next submitted and accepted by the Commission: EASEMENT ~IDENTURE, Made this 16th day of May, 1949 by and between WILLIA~ M HOAG and wife, HOAG of the County of Seminole, State of Florida, parties of the first part , and City of Sanford, Florida , a municipal corporation situate in Seminole Count~, Florida, party of the second part, WITNESSETH, That parties of the first part, who are the owners of property situate in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, described as Lot 8 of G.C.Keeley's Addition to Sanford, Florida, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 86, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for and in consideration of the sum of One ($1.OO) Dollar and other valuable consid- eration to them in hand paid by party of the ~econd part, receipt whereof is hereby acknow- and conveyed ledged, have granted~and by these presents do grant and convey to party of the second part, its successors, assigns and licenseees, a perpetual easement under, upon and across the above described property for the inspection, repair, maintenance and replacement of all sewers existing on said premises on the date hereof, which easement shall include the right of free ingress and egress over and across said property for any of the purposes aforesaid. The parties of the first part covenant that they have the right to convey said easement, and that the party of the second part, its successors, assigns and licensees shall have quiet and peaceable possession, use and enjoyment of said easement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered the presence of: Hazel M.Hoa~ (Seal) Wlllism M Hoa~ (Seal) Jack K Hllllard Donald A Youn~ Thereupon Commissioner Stemper introduced Ordlnauce No. ~ 56, entitled: Ordinance No. 456 MINUTES City Commission, Ssnford, Florida, August 22 at 8 P M 19 49 The City Managernext Submitted' the' following:tabulatioh of bide received'for furnish. ing a:new automobile for Sedan ueed by the Police Auguet 22md. the Police Department, and for the purchase of a 1947 Chevrolet Department, which were Opened publicly at 4:00 o'clock P.M. ~EALER Holler Motor Sales Seminole County Motors Bill Kirk Motors Strickland-Morrtson Inc. Sanford Motor & Equipment Co _FOR FURNISHING NEW AUTOMOB IT.~.. MAKE _ PR ICE Chevrolet 1,366.65 Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Special Ford 6 cylinder Ford g-cylinder 1,468.71 1,589.00 1,465.20 1,538.75 Pontiac 1,655.O0 Pontiac Police Special 1,675.00 Nlcholson Buick Co. Buick Hunts Mercury Company Mercury FC~ PURCHASE OF 194? 2,095.00 2,135,00 CHEVROLET SEDAM DEL IVERY 30 days On hand 15 days 15 days 15 days 15 days 10 days 20 days 15 days 10 days DATE Holler Motor Sales Sanford Motor & Equlpme~ Co Strlckland-Morrlson, Inc. Thereupon after comparison of the bids 790.0O 710.00 650.00 submitted, Commissioner Dyson moved %hat the low bid be accepted, that of Holler Motor Sales for furnishing a Chevrolet Sedan at price of $1,366.65, and the acceptance of their offer of $?90.00 for the purchase of the 1947 Chevrolet Sedan, and same died for lack of a second. Commissioner Chase then moved the acceptance of the bid of Holler Motor Sales for furnishing a Chevrolet Sedan at price of $1,366.65, payment to be deferred until October 1, 1949. Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried, Commissioner Dyson not voting. After further discussion, Commissioner Chase moved that the bids for purchasing the 1947 Chevrolet Sedan be rejected, and that same be repaired at approximately $100.00 and retained for use by the City Manager. Seconded by Commlesloner Stemper and carried over the diseenting vote of Commissioner O son. Commissioner Stemper next moved that all police automobiles be painted a two-tone color of cream and black immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried. Consideration was next given to the cost estln~e of $2,170.00 to install lawn bowling courts for furnishing additional recreational facilities.for winter visitors, as pre- pared and submitted by the City Manager, and on motion of Commissioner Chase, seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried, the Com~sslon accepted the recommendations of the City Manager that no action be taken at %his time. Ordinance No. 455, entitled: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO ~7~ MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida,... Augus.~ ..2~...m~...~--.~- ~ ......... 19 ~ AGENCIES OR DEALERS ARE NOT LICENSED BY THE CITY OF SANFORD, PRESCRIBING BUSINESS LOCATION STANDARDS FOR NEW CAR DEALERS, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND USED CAR DEALERS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. introduced and placed on its first reading at the regular meeting of August 8, 19~9, was next placed on its final reading and read in full, Thereupon the roll was called for the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 455 the vote being as follows: Commissioner Krider Aye . Chaee Ay e ,, Dyson Aye , Stamper Aye Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 455, entitled: An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2?6 of the City of Sanford, Florida, regulating sales of used motor cars, and defining terms, prescribing license taxes and duties, and providing penalties in regard thereto, passed and adopted December 12, 1938; defining the terms "New Car Dealer" "Used Car Dealer ", "Used Car Salesman#, and "New Car Salesman", prescribing a license tax for new car dealers and used car dealers, and for salesmen or representatives of agencies or dealers in new and used motor cars which agencies or dealers are not licensed by the City of °anford, prescribing business location standards for new car dealers, and license requirements for new and used car dealers, and providing a penalty for the violation of this ordinance. Commission Dyson next introduced Ordinance No. 45?, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE No. 133 PASSED AND ADOPTED JULY 28, 1926, SUCH ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING A PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD, SUCH SECTION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD OF PLU~{BING CO~I~ISSIONERB AND SUCH A~ENDMENT SPECIFYING THE A~OUNT OF SUCH COMPENSATION. AND SANE WAS PLACED on its first reading and read in full. Pmrsuant to Resolution No. 759, passed and adopted by the City Commission at the regular meeting of July ll, 1949, requesting the termination of Federal Rent Control in Sanford, the City Attorney next advised of communication from the Federal Housing Expediter in W~shington D.C. that controls have been removed by his order in Seminole County and that no further action can be taken by his office. The City Attorney recommended no further action by the City, pending court decision or Expediter's order to re-establish control of rents; which was accepted by the Commission. The City Manager next submitted the following cost estimate for installing tiling under the new baseball field: Cost of Tile $430.00. Cost of installing tile $250.00. Cost of installing 3" well with electric mm $230.00. Cost of lnstalllgg ~".well without pump $250.00. P Engineering fees ~85.00. Total cost , approx~ma%e£y $1,O15.00. Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Chase moved that the City tile the baseball field in accordance with the foregoing specifications, and to advertise for bids for installing a 3" well with electric pump, provided the %oral cost be paid from the funds appropriated for construction of a new public grandstand at said a~letic field , subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried. On motion of Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried, the Commission next approved the assignment to Myron A Reck of the lease and easement dated March 24, 1947, to James S.Rivers covering property'on which the tower of Radio Station WTRR is located thereon, and authroized the Mayor and Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Communication next received from the local trailer park operators, requesting enforcement of City Ordir~nce prohibiting the parking of trailers in locations other than aut~orized trailer parks, and same was referred to the City ~anager to make a survey and report to MINUTES City Commission, Sanlord, Flofida,......Au~..~.t....2~-.-.a~---$-.--l~ ~. ....... 19..~:~.. next meeting. Consideration was next given to thematter of be conducted in Ocala on September 5th t~ru 9th, sending firemen to the Fire College to and 12th thru 16th. Thereupon Commissioner Chase moved that the Fire Chief be authorized to delegate the firemen to attend the Fire College, the expenses in connection therewith to be borne by the City. Seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried. Request next received from W.D.Hoffmann to be allowed homestead exemption for year 1949 on Lot 27 Block 7 Ban Lanta, application for such exemption at the proper t~me having been neglected thru an oversight; and on motion of Commissioner Chase, seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried, same was authorized. Request next received from J E Terwllleger Jr, for the City to install a street light at intersection o f Hiawatha Avenue and Osceola ~rive, and same was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. Cor~lderstion was next given to the matter of City Employees being solicited by the Professional Insurance Company for group hospitalization insurance, for which the employees will pay all premituas. Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Stemper moved that it be publi- cized that the City is not sanctioning any insurance compan~ for such insurance. Seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried. The Commission then resolved itself in adjourned session as a Tax Equalization Board to act upon complaints that were taken under consideration at the meeting of August 15, and any other complaints filed with the City Clerk since that time. The following action was neet taken with respect to the only complaint submitted for consideration: ~ame ,, Aranka Takach Aranka Takach Descrlptto~ A~sessed Veluat~on~Complaint Lot 4, 5 and E. 6 ft of 11 Block 1 Tier 4 20,200.00 Claims too high in proportion to income W. 29 ft of Lot 11 Blk 1 Tier 4 .Action of Board. Reduced to $18,500.OO 9,490.00 Claims too high in Reduced to proportion to income 8,200.00 There being no further complaints or objections registered as to valuations on the 1949 Tax Roll, the Board then approved the valuations on such roll as set by the Tax Assessor and adjourned as an equalization Board. The meeting then adjourned until 8:00 o'clock P.M. August 29, 1949. m or. Attest: