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The City Commission of the City
the City Hall in the City of ~anford, Florida, at 8:00
Present: Commissioner Andrew Carraway, Mayor.
" Randall Chase
" F A Dyson
John Krider
" W H Stemper
City Attorney A.Edwin Shinholser
City Manager Clifford McKibbin Jr.
City Clerk H N Sayer
Chief of Police R.G. Williame
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Ninutes of adjourned meeting of November 21,
1949, approved.
Montaly reports of streets, sanitation,
library departments for month of November,
of Sanford, Florida met in regular session at
o'clock P M December 12, 1949.
and regular meeting of November
health, water, police, fire, airport and
1949 submitted and examined.
Financial statement and statement of revenues ~nd expenditures during month
of November, 19~9 submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for month of November 1949, properly reconciled,
submitted and examined.
On motion of Commissioner Chase, seconded by Co~alssloner Krlder and carried,
the Commission next approved and authorized payment of current invoices and payrolls
for month of November, 19~9, subject to the approval of t~e Finance Committee, as
evidenced by voucher Nos. 3758 thru 3894.
Mr. Jack Burney next appeared and requested that the street light pole line to
be installed on south side of East Twentieth Street, be placed on the north side of
the street so as not to disturb the trees on the parkway in front of his home, and on
motion duly adopted , same was approved.
Request next received from Harry F.Cushing of 905 Catalina Drive and from
Dr. A.W.Epps Jr. of 1813 Vernango Ave. ~'or the installation of street lights in
front of their homes.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, action was deferred, pending a survey
by the City ~anager with respect to installing the new improved type of lighting
fixtures in that vicinity.
Mr Gilbert A.Willlame and Attorney Karlyle Housholder next appeared with further
reference to the lease agreement with Nr. Willimms on t~he cold storage plant and
small arms magazine at the airport, which was approved by %ne Ci~ Commission at
%he meeting of November 28. Attorney Housholder stated %nat the terms of the lease
were not in accordance with %he agreement with Mr. Williams and requested the
following changes:
That the Lessee be granted the privilege of deducting $50.00 per month from the
rent during the entire term of the lease to amortize the cost of repairs and replace-
ment of refrigeration machinery and equipment, repairs and improvements to the
building, and also the maintenance of the equipment and building; that the stipulation
that any and all machinery and equipment installed on the premises by the Lessee
shall become the property of the Lessor upon expiration of the lease, be changed
to include, only refrigeration machinery and equipment; that a stipulation be
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foregoing request, except that the machinery and equipment was intended to cover only
refrigeration equipment.
Nr Williams then stated that it was his underst~nding that the terms of the lease
would be as outlined by Attorney Housholder.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Chase moved that the renewal
clause in the lease be amended so as to grant the Lessee the option to renew said lease
up to five years at a rental not to exceed $165.00 per month, with no amortization on
the machinery and equipment, the lessee to maintain all machinery and equipment and the
building at his own expense.
Seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried.
No action was taken on the other requested changes.
Attorney Housholder next submitted a request from Jon~& NcLaughlin for the City's
consent to the assignment to Lee H NcLaug~lin and J.C.Robertson, a co-partnership
doing business as Perishable Transport Service, of the lease dated July 18,1949,
covering City owned property located on South French Avenue adjacent to the municipal
water plant.
Thereupon Commissioner Krlder moved the approval of the City's consent to assign
the aforesaid lease to Perishable Transport Service, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried.
Mr Jack Burney next submitted an offer of $125.00 for the ourchase of Lot ll,
Nagnolia Heights, which is adjacent to his residence and the residence of James M.
Hall on East Twentieth Street.
Thereupon after careful consideration, and in view of the fact that the area of
the one lot is inadequate for a dwelling site to conform with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance, Commissioner Krider moved the sale of the lot to Jack Burney at a
price of $125.00, subject to James R.Hall declining any rights to purchase same.
Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried.
Application next received from Clyde Brooken, colored, for transfer to him of the
taxi-cab permlt issued John L. Simme, also a letter from John L Simms requesting the
transfer of said permit to Clyde Brooken.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, and in view of %ne fact that %ne permit
to John L Simms is not in effect because of Laving been revoked by the City, Commissioner
Chase moved that a new permit be granted Clyde Brooken to operate a taxicab, provided he
qualifies under the insurance requirements.
Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried.
Nr C A Naddy of the Fellowship Foundation next appeared and advised the Commission
that the Foundation could secure the personal library of General Henry S Sanford, founder
of Sanford from his heirs, provided it is placed in a fire-proof building and made
accessible to the public. He stated that building No. 24 ( Paint & Oil) at the airport
now under lease from the City is fire-proof and could be utilized for this purpose by
making certain alterations and installing fire-proof windows in it, wnich will cost
approximately $2,000.00; stating that the Foundation is willing to make the necessary
alterations to the building and accept the library, but %hnt the.heirs and custodians
have reeues%ed that thev secure the aooroval and endorsement of the City. He said
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Thereupon the Commission advised Mr. ~!addy that the City would approve the Fellowship
Foundation accepting tk~ libz'ary of Gentral Sanford, pl'ovided there will be no liability
on the City. The City Attorney was then directed to confer with Mrs. Fred T.Williams to
ascertain the status of the library.
Mr Maddy next requested that the l0 year lease on the citrus groves at the airport,
expiring January l, 1958 be extended for an aadltional 16 years so as to run concurrent
with the 25 year lease on the farm land, stating that they plan to make extensive improve-
ments to the groves, such as installin~ wells and irrigation system, replacing a number of
the old trees and setting out additional groves.
Thereupon Commissioner Chase moved that the aforesaid lease'be extended
16 years on the same terms and conditions, so as to run concurrent with the
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
The Chairman next submitted an offer of Mrs Fred T.Williams to sell the City a collection
of pictures of the City of Washington D.C. at a sum of $800.00, and same was declined because
of no funds beiag available for' the purpose.
The City ~anager next submitted the final report and recommendations of the Swlm~ing Pool
Operation Advlsory Committee, as follows:
1. Recommended to the City Commission that it establish a policy of operation of the
Eunlcipal Pool substantially as follows:
That the policy of management of the pool be such t~hat the ~enefits of the pool
De ex%ended to as many people as possible, as much of the time as possible,
consistent with sound practices for a non-proi'lt operation.
2. If 1'easible, in line with %he a~ove policy, that fu±l time opera%ion be maintained
from first of ~ay to first of October; part time operation, consisting of limited
hours, on a few days each week, from first of October to following
3- That in order to make %he pool available to as many as possible, admission charges
of .09 for each younger child and for students thru high school age; and .25 for
adults,be made, to assist in defraying costs of operating the pool, which costs
are estimated to ~e greater than the revenues based on the above schedule.
The Committee requests acceptance of its report and discharge as a committee.
Thereupon Commissioner Stemmer moved that that the report be accepted, that the
Committee not he discharged but retalned until the pool is successfully placed in operation.
Seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried.
Report of November analysis of milk from all dairies operating in Sanford,as prepared
by Dr. L. RoScribner's laboratories at Orlando, next submitted, such report snowlng all
milk within the requirements of Grade "A".
Commissioner DysoD next moved that sn annual bonus of ~25.00 be pald to all employees
who have been witch the City one year or more; $15.00 to all employees who have been with
the City for six months; and $10.00 to all other regular employees.
Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried.
On reco~unendation of City ~ana~er and Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner
Krider, seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried, the Commission next approved the
request of Zion Hope Church for installation of a street light at intersection of Eighth St.
and Orange Avenue, and denied request of Jeff's Grocery for installation of street light
at intersection of Eleventh St. and Hickory Ave.
The next regular meeting date of December 26 being designated as a legal holiday,
Commissioner Stemper moved that the meetlng be held at 8:00 o'clock P.~. December 2?.
Seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried.
for the addilional
farm lease.
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CELERY CITY PRINTING
10 point type - $4.70 per page
Plus 15.10 for covers.
THE SANFORD BUILDER
10 point type - $4.00 per page
8 point type - ,~4.60 per page
Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved the acceptance of the lowest bid, that of The Sanford
Builder for printing the Charter in lOpoint type at a price of $4.00 per psge.
Seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried.
The following bids next r~ceived for furnishing a Tractor Mower for the Airport:
~RITT TRACTOR COMPANY
Ford Tractor equipped with heavy duty 6 ft. side mounted mower $1,?03.OO
Less allowance on old International Tractor Mower ~O
NET 1,~OO.O0
SEMINOLE TRUCK & TRACTOR COMPANY
International Farmall Super A Tractor, equipped with 6 ft.
side-mounted mower. ~,835.35
Less allowance on old InternatiQnal Tractor Mower ~35-35
NET 1,400.00
International Farmall Cub Tractor equipped with hydraulic
lift Cub-22 ~ower with ~½ ft. cutter bar. 1,O67.40
Less allowance on old International Tractor Mower ~40
NET 7~o. O0
FLORIDA-GEORGIA TRACTOR CO~PANY
International Farmall Cub Tractor equipped with power lift Cub-22
Mower with 4½ ft. cutter bsr 940.00
Less allowance on old International Tractor Eower 200.00
NET co
Thereupon after comparison of prices and the type of equipment bid upon, Commissioner
Chase moved the acceptance of the bid of Seminole Truck & Tractor Company for furnishing one
International Farmall Cub Tractor equipped with hydraulic lift mower attachment at a
price of $1,06~.D~), less trade-in allowance of $32~.40 on the City's old machine.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
The City Manager next submitted an estimate in amount of $400.00 f or paving Pine Avenue
from First St to Second St. with a soil stabulization of sand, clay and asphalt, the total
cost to be borne by the City.
Thereupon Commissioner Krider moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with
the paving, and to negotiate with Seminole County Motors to participate in the cost,
inasmuch as they are the only abutting property owner that will receive direct benefits from
the improvement.
Seconded by Commissioner Stemper
On motion of Commissioner Dyson,
Manager was next authorized and directed
and carried.
seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried, the City
to advertise for bids for installirg a new roof on
the fire station.
On motion of
City Manager was
light fixtures in the Library.
On motion of Commissioner Krider,
Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried, the
next authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing and installing new
seconded ~y Commissioner Dyson and carried, the
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Coirmissioner Chase next recommendedthat all funds derived from t~e sale of real estate
and appropriated to the Public Projects Fund, be appropriated for aebt service and trans-
ferred to the Sinking Fund for the retirement of bonds.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Stemper moved the approval of the
recommendations of ~ommissloner Chase , and that a resolution authorizing the transfer of
said funds be prepared for adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
Commissioner Chase next introduced Ordinance No. 464, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, A~v!ENDING ORDINANCE NL~BER 362 OF THE CITY
OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AS ~2~ENDED, SA~.E BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
BY ALTERING THE FIRST FLOOR AREA REQUIRE~ENTS FOP DWELLINGS IN R-1 DISTRICTS AS SET
OUT IN SUB-SECTION G OF SECTION 6 oF SAID ORDINANCE NU~BER 362 as AI~ENDED.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
The City Attarney next submitted a copy of resolution adopted by Reconstruction Finance
Corporation on November 10, 1949, relative to approval of the City's application for loan
in amount of $300,000.00 to finance the construction of the proposed dock and terminal
facilities.
Thereupon after a discussion of the conditions set forth in the resolution, same was
referred to Caldwell, Marshall, Trim~le & Mitchell, Bond Attorneys I'or the City, for
their opinion and advice.
Further consideration next given to the outstanding State & County taxes for years
1940 thru 1944 against thirty lots conveyed by the City to veterans of World War II for
the purpose of erecting dwellings thereon. The County having refused to cancel the taxes
but agreed to accept $5.00 per lot as full settlement of same.
Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that the City ~ay the
settlement of all outstanding State & County taxes against the
Seconded by Coramissioner Chase and carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
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County $5.00 per lot in full
lots conveyed to war veterans.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida. December 26, 1949 at 8:00 P M.
The City Commission of the City of 5snford, Florida met in regular sessio~
at the Clty Hall in the City of Sanford, FlorMa, at 8:00 o'clock P M December 26,
1949, but due to lack of a quorum immediately adjourned until
December 2?, 1949.
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