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Present: Commissioner Andrew Carraws~,
# Randall Chase
F A Dyson
" John Krlder
" W.H. Stemper
City Attorney A. Edwln Shlnholser
City Manager, Clifford McXlbbin Jr.
City Clerk H.N.Sayer
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in regular annual session
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P M January 3, 1950.
Mayor.
The meetln~ then adjourned sine die and the Commission re-convened for the purpose of
organization, Mr. Andrew Carraway signln~ the oath of office and being seated as a Commission-
er for another three year term.
~hereupon Commissioner Stamper moved that Commissioner Carraway be made temporary
Chairman, pendin~ the election of a Ma~vor.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
The first order of business 0elng the election of Mayor for the ensuln~ year,
Commissioner Stemper nominated Commissioner Carraway as Mayor of the City of Sanford for
the year 1950.
Seconded by Commissioner Chase.
There being no further nominations, Commissioner Xrider moved that the nominations be
closed.
Beconded by Commissioner Dyeon and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Chase then moved that the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot
for the election of Commissioner Carraway as Mayor of the City of Sanford for the ensuin~
year.
Seconded by Commissioner Stamper and carried unanimously.
Thereupon Commissioner Carraway signed the oath and acceptance of office and was
duly installed as Mayor of the City of ~anford for the year 1950.
The members of the Sanford Stadium Authority, with Karlyle Housholder and Elton J.Moug~aton
Architect, as spokesmen, next submitted their recommendations and proposal, together with
plans and drawin~s, for constructln~ a Memorial stadium at the municipal athletlc field for
baseball games, football games and other recreation. Mr Mou~hton outlined the proposed plans
for a steel type structure with corrugated asbestos sidings, and with seating capacity of
~,365 persons; of which the estimated construction cost amounted to $165,000.00.
Mr Housholder stated t~at the Stadium Authority had considered two types of cons tructlon,
steel and concrete, and had decided upon steel because of future expansion and also because
the steel structure will be movable. He then advised that the Authority had gone on record
as requeetin~ the City to take the initial step to core truct the stadium by pled~in~ the
first year's anticipated revenue from the cigarette tax, estimated at $75,000. O0 for the
initial financing of the construction cost, and that the Authority would endeavor to finance
the balance through some private financing agency.
Mr. Housholder then outlined the followir~ proposal of anticipated annual ~evenues
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Crooms Academy for football games $1,000.00, and admission tax ~5,000.00.
lit Houeholder then stressed the immediate need for constructing the s radium, stating
that the old grandstand at t~e municipal a%hletlc field ie in very bad state of repair and
unsafe for use, the grandstand at Seminole High School is inadequate and also in bad state
of repair, and that Crocus Academy did not have a stadium nor even a field on which to
play football.
Rev. A.G.Mclnnls next gave a brief resume of a similar situation that faced his home
city of Waycross, Ga. where the old stands were about to collapse, ar~l of how thru a group of
sports loving fane through the cooperation of the City and County, a $365,000.00 stadium
was built. He also stated that he felt that the cigarette tax revenue could not be spent
for a more worthy project for the welfare of the community, and did not know of anything
that would boost the growth of Sanford more than adequate recreation facilities.
Mr. Joel S. Field next spoke on behalf of the American Legion, advlsln~ that the
Legion had appointed a Memorial Committee to erect a plaque in memory of those who lost
their lives in the world wars, and of their plans and funds of more than ~?00.00 with
which to erect the plaque on the proposed memorial stadium. He stated that the Legion
would ll~e to support the stadium project as a living memorial, something that would
be used daily.
Mr. J.Q, Galloway, Cormander of the local American Legion Post also endorsed the
stadium project, statin~ that the cost of makln~ the necessary repairs and annual mainte-
nance of the old ~randstand would go a long way toward amortizing the cost of constructing a
new stadium.
Mr. Sam Martins next voiced his objections to the proposal of pledging the cigarette
tax revenues for constructing the stadium, stating that he would like to see the stadium
Built but felt that the Commission should explore the other needed projects, such as
improvement to sewers, streets, water system, and attracting Industry to Sanford, before
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spending such a sum as $?5,000.00 without knowir~ whether or not it is/ultimate and greatest
need at this time.
Mr. Alvin Odham next stated that the matter should bear a lot of Investigation and
consideration and suggested that the Commission appoint a planning committee to make a study
of the City's needed improvements and to evaluate the present needs, and requested that
action be delayed on the stadium project until such a survey and study is made.
Mr Julian Stenstrom next endorsed the stadium project, stating that it was a dream of
every sports loving fan, and suggested that it be approved by the Commission as a first
step toward needed improvements.
Commissioner Krlder next pointed out that the stadium should not be considered as
an expenditure for one year, but an improvement that would last for a period of fifty years
or more, and recommended the use of the first year's cigarette tax revenue as a basis of
enabling the Stadium Authority to proceed with plans for financing the project. He stated
that he was in favor of improving the streets and sewers and other needed improvements
and outlined proposed plans for such improvements, which he has been formulating.
Commissioner Chase stated t~at he felt that the stadium was a very desirable facility
but suggested that the proposal be taken under advisement.
Mr. H.H.Coleman, member of
at the meeting and made the
the Stadium Authority, next advised that he was present
suggestion that the cigarette tax revenue be pledged for
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The Chairman then addressed the audience, stating that the City was not unaware of its
needs and obligations to its citizens, and had given recognition by appropriating more funds
each year for improvements, and of plans on hand for sewer extensions and sewage treatment
and disposal plant. He then thanked the members of the Stadium Authority and extended the
appreciation of the Commission for their work in formulating the plans for the memorial
stadium, and advised that the Commission was accepting their report but would defer action
until the next regular meeting.
The City %ttorney was then directed to prepare and render an opinion as to the City's
authority to .ass the cigarette tax revenue for this purpose.
Attorney Houeholder next appeared on behalf of Gilbert A.Williams with further reference
to hie recuest that he be granted the privilege of deducting $50.00 per month from the monthly
rental of $115.00 on the cold storase plant and small arms magazine building during the term
of five year lease to amortize the cost of repairs and replacements to refrigeration
machinery and equipment and repairs and permanent improvements to the building, and submitted
invoices in amount of $3,514.00 covering cost of such expenditures.
Thereupon after careful consideration and on motion duly adopted, the Commission author-
ized and directed the proposed lease agreement to be amended, showlnE $3,000.00 having been
paid in advance in making the aforesaid improvements, and balance payable $65.00 monthly
during term of the ~ase.
On motion of Commissioner Dyson, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, the Commis-
sion next authorized the leasing of %he bomb sight vault at the airport to Gilbert A.Wll-
llams for a term of five years at a rental of $15.00 per month. Lessee to maintain the build-
ing in good condition at his own expense, and any structural changes to be under the ap-
proval and supervision of the Lessor.
Commissioner Krlder next requested the Commission to give further consideration to
entering into a new franchise agreement with Florida Power & Light Company for an additional
thirty years to supplement the existing franchise expiring Jan. 24, 1958, in order to
derive financial benefits from the 6~ of gross revenue, less taxes and licenses, t~at would
be paid to the City under the new franchise, which would amount to approximately $12,000. O0
annually. He stated that this would be an additional source of revenue~that would not be
contributed by the tax payers and that it could De used for a number of worthy projects.
Also, eta%lng %aat he was in favor of a referendum to oOtaln the expression of the cltlzene
on the proposal.
Matter taken under advisement.
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by
Commission next approved two letters written by
Commissioner Dyeon and carried, the
the City l~anager, one addressed to the
Fire Chief and one to the officers and firemen, relstive to the unrest and lack of co-opera-
tion existing in the Fire Department, and directed that copies of the letters be furnished
all interested parties.
The City Attorney next reported on letter received from Caldwell,Marshal,Trimble &
Mitchell, Bond Attorneys, New York City, advising that they had reviewed the resolution
adopted 0y Reconstruction Finance Corporation on November lC, 19~9, approving the City's
application for loan in amount of $300,000.00 to finance the construction of the dock and
terminal facilities, which they had requested the City to approve, accept and adopt by
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such resolutions required by RFC, and recommended that it be adopted by ~he
cause such legal matters would have to be decided upon by the Courts in the
proceedings.
City be-
validation
Action deferred.
Minutes of Special meeting of December 8, and regular meeting of December 12,1949
next approved.
On motion of Commissioner Chase, seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried,
a quit-claim deed from City to James W. Powell for Lots 1 and 2 of Block 16, Sm Lanta
Second Section, was next authorized. The City having acquired quit-claim deed from the
original owners of these lots along with City owned lots in same subdivision.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
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