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The City Commission of the City of Banford, Florida, met in regular session at the City
Hall in the City of Banford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. January 26, 1953:
Present:
Commissioner Randall Chase, Mayor
" John L. Kadet
N W.H. Stemper
City Attorney A. Edwin Shlnholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager Thcs, L. Lemon
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner J. D. Cordell
John D. Ivey
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Mervyn 0zier of Ozier-Weller Homes, Inc.,~next appeared and outlined a proposal for ac-
quiring the City's softball field property on lake front for constructing a retired labor union's
"Cooperative Apartment Building# thereon, provided they could secure approval of Federal Hous-
ing Administration to finance the cost of construction, and after discussion the Commission
agreed to intertain such proposition if it could be financed.
Mr. Ozier next requested that in considering the Planning Board's recent recommendation
to rezone the property between Ban Carlos and Mellonvllle Avenues and Second Street and the
Lake from one-family to multiple-family district, that the property abutting on west side of
Mellonvllle Avenue, north of First Street be restricted to its present zone of R-I-AA one-
family so as to provide a buffer zone for the property east of Mellonville. Matter referred to
the Planning Board.
R. T. Cowan, Chairman of Publicity Committee of Industrial Board, next appesred and
gave another progress report to date, in which he advised that the Board held another meeting
and decided to form a stock company and sell shares of $10.00 each to raise the necessary
funds to assist in locating industries in Sanford; that they were in the process of securing a
Charter for the corporation of which all officers will be elected by the stock holders on
basis of one vote per share of s rock held. Mr. Cowan also reported of h~ving already secured
pledges in amount of $12,100.00 for puchase of stock in the company and that they felt sure of
reaching their goal of $50,000.00 by January 29, ~he closing date of drive.
John D. Callahan, President of Seminole County Baseball Association, next appeared and
outlined a proposal for the City to take over the operations of the baseball club, whereby, it
would be exempted from all taxes, which would represent a savings of over five thousand dollars
for the season, and after discussion the matter was taken under advisement, pending consideration
of the entire Commission. ~
Mr. Callahan next submitted further request, that in case the City did not take over
such operation, that the Baseball Association be granted the use of the stadium and baseball
park on same terms and conditions as last season, agreeing to re-imburse the City at end of
season from any available funds for all expenses incurred for lights and groundkeeper.
Thereupon after careful consideration, Commissioner Kadet moved that the City grant the
Seminole County Baseball Association the use of the stadium and baseball park for 1953 season,
the City furnish all lights, water and groundkeeper, end the Association re-imburse the City
for such expenses from any available funds on hand at end of season. Seconded by Commissioner
Stamper and carried.
A committee representing the Colored Business, Professional and Civic Club, with Herbert
Cherry as spokesman, next appeared with further reference to their request submitted in summer
of 1952 for the City to Ourchase and set aside a tract of land for a colored recreation park,
for which $2.500.00 were a~PoDri~ted tn el:~nt v~'. h~m.t Nm .M~tm~M e~oe e~,, ~.m ~.~.
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fence this property for the recreation park in order that they may proceed with their plans
for developing a playground with softball snd baseball diamonds and other facilities.
After discussion the City Manager was directed to make a survey of the aforesaid
property ~ determine whether or not it would be suitable for a recreation park, and if so,
to contact the owners relative to purchase price.
Letter next submitted from local chapter of Disabled American Veterans offering $100.00
for purchase of site, size 150' x 150' for their Chapter home from City's 20 acre tract of well
field property located on Orlando highway, or, for a 99 year lease on same, and on motion duly
carried, action was deferred until next regular meeting.
The following bids next submitted for furnishing one car of clay sewer pipe in accord-
ance with invitation for bids published in the Sanford Herald on Janusry 12, 1953:
GEORGIA VITRIFIED BRICK & CLAY COMPANY, HARLEM, GA.
300 ft. of 10" pipe O .63~ per ft.
500 ft. of 8" pipe @ .$5~ per ft.
1000 ft. Of 4# pipe @ .18~ per ft.
OCONEE CLAY PRODUCTS COMPANY, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.
300 ft. of 10" pipe $ .678~ per ft.
500 ft. of 8# pipe $ .4835 per ft.
1000 ft. of 4" pipe $ .191~ per ft.
W. B. Dickey Clsy Mfg. Co., Birmingham, Als.
300 ft. of 10" pipe O .7655 per ft.
500 ft. of 8" pipe $ .546~ per ft.
1000 ft. of $H pipe @ .218~ per ft.
Thereupon after comparison of prices submitted, Commissioner Kadet moved the acceptance
of the lowest bid, that of Georgia Vitrified Brick & Clay Company, Seconded by Commissioner
Stamper and carried.
The City Manager next reported that no bids were received in response to the invita-
tion published in the Banford Herald on January 12, to salvage the grandstand at the old base-
ball park, but submitted a bid from Henry McAlister in sum of $3,500.20 for cost to City to
demolish the building.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Kadet, Seconded by Commissioner
Stamper and carried, the Commission rejected the bid of Henry McAlister and authorized the
City Manager to attempt to negotiate a bid for salvaging the grandstand.
Consideration next given to the proposals submitted at meeting of January 19, to act
as Fiscal Agent for the City in financing the proposed water and sanitary sewerage improve-
me nts thru issuance and sale of bonds, and after discussion, Commissioner Kadet moved that in-
asmuch as Commissioners Cordell and Ivey had Just been contacted by telephone and concurred in
the selection, that Goodbody & Company, of New York City and St. Petersburg, and Sullivan,
Nelson & Goss, Inc., of West Palm Beach, be employed tO act as Fiscal Agent for the Ctty,
subject to a 24 months limitation on time limit and if a suitable contract can be negotiated.
Seconded by Commissioner Btemper and carried.
The proposed contract submitted at meeting of January 19, 1953, being in words and
figures as follows:
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this day of A.D. 1953, by and
between GOODBODY AND COMPANY, New York and Bt. Petersburg, and SULLIVAN, NELSON & GOBS, INC.,
West Palm Beach, Florida, hereinafter referred to as financlsl advisors and the CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the "City".
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WHEREAS, the City plans to issue revenue certificates in an amount not to exceed
$2,000,000.00 (Two Million Dollars) for the aforesaid purposes; and
WHEREAS, GOODBODY AND COMPANY and BULLIVAN, NELSON & GOBS hereby offer to design a
financing plan and to supervise the pro~edings relating to the said financing:
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) paid by each
of the parties hereto to the other, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of said
parties hereto, GOODBODY AND COYPANY and sULLIVAN, NELSON &GOBB, agree to perform the following
services:
1.
We will work in close cooperation with the City's engineers in the development
of the revenues to be available for the sewer and water improvement financing
to insure the maximum improvements within the funds available.
Will confer and advise with the City Attorney and the approving bond attorneys
in oreparing the financial program.
Will prepare and pay for a comprehensive brochure detailing the most advanta-
geous financing setup for the proposed certificate issue, and all salient
economic features of the City, and distribute the same among investment
bankers and investors for the ourp~se of securing a wide market and the low-
est possible interest cost to %he Ulty for said ~ertificates.
Will pay the following expenses incident to and culminating in the issuance
and sale of the proposed certificates:
A. Legal fees and services of a nationally recognized firm of bond
attorneys who will issue the approving legal opinion.
B. Printing and delivery of the certificates to the City for proper
signatures.
C.All necessary advertising costs in a local newspaper and in
The Bond Buyer.
D. Fees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for validation certificate.
is expressly understood that the City will pay for the services of the City Attorney
It
in the validation proceedings.
If the City shall follow all of the material recommendations made by the financial ad-
visors, said financial advisors guarantee to submit a legal bid at public sale, in line with
the market at the time of such sale, for all of the certificates being offered for sale. Until
a bid acceptable to the City has been received and accepted and the certificates have been
delivered and paid for, no compensation for services or reimbursement for expenses shall be
due or paid to the financial advisors.
IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and faithful oerformance by GOODBODY AND CO~PANY
and SULLIVAN, NELSON AND GOBS, of its obligations herein assumed, the CITY agrees that it will
pay to said financial advisers a fee for the performance of such obligations for each One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) revenue certificate sold and delivered, as follows:
$8.50 per each $1,000.00 certificate up to and including
$1,000,000.00 par value.
$8.00 per each $1,000.00 certificate for the
par value,
$7.50 per each $1,000.00 certificate for the
par value,
$7.00 per each $1,000.00 certificate $25~000.00
par value,
$6.50 per each $1,000.00 certificste in excess of $1,750,000.00
par value.
THIS CONTRACT shall remain in full force and effect until the conditions and obliga-
next $250,000.00
next $250,000.00
for the next
tions set forth herein shall be fulfilled by the parties signatory hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
d~y of .1953.
parties hereto have executed this Contract in duplicate this
GOODBODY AND CO~PANY
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THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Letter of appreciation next read from Mrs. Vivian A. Speer and family for the resolution
of the Commission in recognition of the services of Vivian A. Spear while Mayor and City Com-
missioner and the expression of regret at his death.
Letter next submitted from C. A. Whlddon, Realtor, offering to sell the City the 9.6
acre tract of land north of the municipal cemetery for sum of $6,500.00, and same was referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Application next received from D. C. Caldwell for transfer to him of permit and license
issued John A. Hall to sell beer and wines to be consumed on premises at 901 W. 13th Street,
and on recommendation of Chief of Police, Commissioner Stamper moved the approval of same.
Seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, the Com-
mission next approved the installation of 8 street lights in Wynnewood Subdivision, retroactive
to date of installation.
In response to request to Sanford State Farmers' Market for payment of a portion of the
excessive labor cost in amount of $4,785.90 for installing sanitary sewer line from the Market
under an agreement whereby they furnished the pipe at cost of $1,571.67, letter next read from
Mr. Wilson, Director of State Farmers' Market, advising that he could not recommend such pay-
ment because it was not included in the original agreement with the City.
After further discussion, the City Manager was authorized to submit a further request
for payment of a portion of the aforesaid labor cost.
On motion of Commissioner Kadet, seconded by Commissioner Stamper and carried, the
City Manager, City Attorney and any of the Commissioners were authorized to attend a meeting
of the Florida League of Municipalities to be held on February 14 and 15, the expenses in con-
nection~herewith to be borne by the City.
A proposed plan of E. B. Stowe for beautifying the lake shore drive entering the City and
dedicating it as a "Memorial Drive" through planting of trees to be dedicated by the donors,
was next submitted for consideration, and on motion duly carried, the Commissioner directed
that a letter be addressed to Mr. Stows commending him for the work and time spent in preparing
the plan, and that the plan be forwarded to State Road Department for approval.
On motlun of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, all
proposed ordinances and resolutions were next ordered carried over until next regular meeting.
Bill of Vineyard & Company, Certified Public Accountants, in amount of $725.00 dated
January 17, 1953, covering balance due in amount of $225.00 for services rendered in making
annual audit for fiscal year ended Beptember 30, 1952, and $500.00 for Letter of Recommendations
submitted on December 11, 1952, next submitted for consideration.
Thereupon Commissioner Btemper moved that the balance of bill of Vineyard & Company in
amount of $225.00 be paid, as contracted, and that the remainder of the bill in amount of
$500.00 be denied because it was not authorized or bargained for. Commissioner Kadet then took
the Chair and Commissioner Chase seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
MAYOR