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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, March 8 at 8 P.M. 1o 54
The City Commission of the City of Sanfo~d, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. March 8,
Present: Commissioner Earl Higglnbotham, Mayor
m J.D. Oordell
# John L Kadet
# John S. Krider, Sr.,
# W.H. Stemper
City Attorney A. Edwin Shinholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
The meeting was then opened with Prayer by Mervyn Ozier.
T. E. Tucker, President of Fernald-Laughton Memorial Hospital Association, next ap-
peared with further reference to the ~ermit to remove the curb from First Btreet side of the
new hospital site for purpose of providing for off-street parking, and advised that he had
misrepresented the request at meeting of February 22, but they had worked out arrangements to
do the work and all they would require from the City would be the permit to submit with the
plans.
Thereupon Commissioner Kadet moved that the City grant the Hospital Association per-
mission to break the curb wherever necessary for off-street parking area and driveways, and
that they be furnished with letter of authorization. Seconded by Commissioner Btemper and
carried.
Charlie Dawson and Buddy Lake next apgeered on behalf of local baseball fans and
outlined their proposal to organize an amateur baseball team, consisting of local players,
to play semi-pro baseball during coming season, provided they are able to enter one of the
semi-pro leagues. They then requested permission~to use the baseball s tedium and also for the
City to furnish lights, groundkeeper and waive the cD~rges for insurance and police protection
for the games, stating that they would not have funds to pay the players but intend to operate
on a pay-as-you-go basis amd provide for the necessary playing equipment and transportation
expenses thru gate receipts and concessions.
After discussion Commissioner Krlder moved that the Commission tentatively agree to
the aforesaid proposal, subject to all of the details being worked out to oranlze and ogerate
the team. Beconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried.
Mr. Paul C. Marion next appeared with reference to his protest against a shetland
pony being kept across the street within 500 feet of his residence at 2555 Washington Court, and
after considerable discussion, Commissioner Stamper moved that action be deferred until next
regular meeting so as to give the Commission an opportunity to investigate the complaint.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried,
Mervyn Ozier next appeared with reference to the Commission's proposal that Ozier-
W, ller Homes, Inc., and Wellborn Phillips, Jr., advance the funds to construct Project "A~
of the sewer improvements, for which bids were received at meeting of March 1, and the City
reimburse them from sale of the sewer revenue bonds. He advised of telephone communication
with David Lee, Director of Banitary Engineering of Brats Board of Health, to ascertain
whether or not they would approve the plans for constructing PorJect "A" of the sewer improve-
ments, in which he was informed that they would not approve the project and would atop the con-
struction work unless the Commission adopted a resolution that it will include a
plant in the proposed sewerage improvements, if at all feasible. Mr. 0zier then
that it was hie opinion that the Brats Board of Health could hold up the project
treatment
stated
indefinitely,
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further stated that he felt the City could reach some compromise with the Stats Board of
Health and suggested that the Commission arrange for a meeting with Mr. Lee in Jacksonville.
Wellborn Phillips, Jr., then reported on his conference in Jacksonville with Nr. Lee
with reference to the project, and of having received the came answer as Mr. Ozier. He stated
that his building program was also hinging on the construction of the sewerage facilities and
that he would have to pull out of Sanford unless the matter is cleared un. Also, that he was
confident that the City and State Board of Health could reach some satisfactory agreement if
its representatives would get together and attempt to work out a solution to the problem. Mr.
Phillips then offered to arrange for a meeting with the State Board of Health in Jacksonville
and furnish plane transportation for the Commissioners if they would consent to it.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, it was felt that it would be mo~e satisfactory
to have the suggested meeting in Sanford instead of Jacksonville, and Mr. Phillips was authorized
to act as mediator in arranging for such a meeting.
John D. Ivey ne×t appesred and requested the Commission to close and vacate the unused
12 ft alley dividing his oroperty described ss Lots 83 and 8~ of Rose Court, located at Z501
Orandview Avenue, advising that he was of the opinion that this alley wac only dedicated as a
public utility easement, since it had never been opened up and used by the City, and that he
had planted a hedge and lawn across it. He then offered to convey to the City the S. 12 ft
of East portion of Lot 84 of Rose Court for Public alley purposes in consideration therefor.
Thereupon after careful consideration Commissioner Kadet moved the acceptance of
Mr. Ivey's Oroposition and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance to close
and mcate the aforesaid alley, with reservation for public utility easement, in exchange
for deed to S. 12 ft. of the East portion of Lot 8~ of Rose Court, for nublic .alley. Seconded
by Commissioner Cordell and carried.
Mr. Scott of Seminole High School next appeared and requested permission to use the
municipal stadium for their home baseball games. A-l~,-~-~c. he4a~-4~m~4~e~ml~_~. Also,
for the City to make special concession on the fees by waiving the charge for insurance and
police protection.
After discussion and in view of having received similar request from Crooms Academy,
it was suggested that the City Manager get together with the two schools and work out a satis-
factory schedule and fee rates for use of the stadium, for further consideration of the
Commission.
Steve Cherry next appeared on behalf of the Colored Business, Profession and Civic
Club, with further reference to the proposed colored recreation center.
Commissioner Krider then advised that the Committee had not completed its survey and
report, but that the School Board had agreed to furnish the site, and that the Board of Oounty
Commissioners would not make any commitment until such time the City and School Board have a
concrete program to submit to them.
The City Attorney next gave a report on the bond validation proceedings pending in
Circuit Court, advising that final decree was entered on February 26, and now in the 20 days
appellate period.
Wilson Holt of Goodbody & Company and W. T. ~nderson of Anderson Cook Company, Fiscal
Agents, next appeared with further reference to the water and sewer bond issue, and clarified
several questions on the provisions of the bond ordinance. They advised that the final decree
on the validation proceedings was sufficient for sale of the bonds, providing there will be
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litigation, which they stated would penalize the sale of the bonds. They stated that they were
not suggesting how it should be settled, but it was very important from the standpoint of
selling the bonds, since the ~lty will have to furnish a certificate to the effect that no
litigation is pending.
Engineer Robert M. Angas next gave a progress report on preparing the plans and
specification for the water and sewer improvements, advising that they had assigned additional
draftsmen and field crews to the Job, and that the final plans would be completed within four
weeks. Mr. Angae also submitted a map ehowing work completed and other in progress.
Fire Chief Cleveland next aooeered with reference to purchaeingthe new fire truck for
combatting grass fires, which was included in current budget to replace the old Dodge truck
now in service. He advised that the old truck is in such bad state of repair that they will be
forced to discontinue using it, and recomended purchase of the new truck immediately. Chief
Cleveland then recommended the ourchase of a 1-ton ~-wheel drive truck similar to the equipment
used by the State Forestry Service, advie~g that hie department could install the necessary
equipment on it.
Consideration was then given to trading in one of the City's motor vehicles on the
new truck, in addition to the old Dodge truck, and on advice of the City Manager that one of
the 1~ ton t~ucks used for utility purposes could be disposed of, Commissioner Krider moved
that the City advertise for bids on purchase of a 1-ton 4-wheel drive truck, with alternate
bid for trade-in allowance on the old Dodge truck and one other truck. Seconded by Commissioner
Cordell and carried.
Letter next submitted from Chortles Atkinson with reference to his letter of December
31, 1953, requesting certain changes be made in the island at intersection of Park Avenue and
25th Street, which is in front of his new business building.
After discussion of the matter, Commissioner Kadet moved that Mr. Atkins be requested
to furnish the City with a plat plan of hie property showing the location of the building and
the plane for cutting curb for entrance to parking area, in order for the Commission to de-
termine what portion of the north end of the island that should be removed. Beconded by Com-
missioner Stemper and carried.
Letter next submitted from Ross H. Stanton, Jr., Assistant Attorney for State Road
Department, advising that it will be satiefactory for the City to assume the responsibility
for removing the structure from Parcel No. 2-R, (known as Jim Snencer property), of Section
7715 of State Road No. 15-A, conditioned thet the Commission formerly commit itself to the
removal of said building within forty-five days from receipt of notice to remove same from the
State Road Department.
Thereupon after discussion, and on advice of the City Manager that the salvage value
to the City would more than compensate co st of removal, Commissioner Cordell moved that the
City enter into an agreement with the State Road Depsrtment to remove the aforesaid building
within forty-five days from receipt of notice from the Department, providing the City may have
full uee and disposition of the building until such time the notice is received. Seconded by
Commissioner Krider and carried.
Further consideration next given to the authorization at meeting of February 8, that
13th Street be designated a thru street over Persimmon Avenue, and after discussion, Com-
missioner Cordell moved that the authorization be changed so that the continuation of 13th Street
nn Nn~th P,~,~mmon Avenue and NcCracken Road be made a thru street over W. 13th Street and B.
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Sanford Avenue and Third Street se a result of an inspection made of the area by the Commissioners.
Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Cordell moved that one space be
designated for each taxicab operator providing telephone service, and that Sylvester Te~rell
be designated the first space East of Sanford Avenue on North side of Third Street. Seconded
by Commissioner Krider and carried over ~he dissenting vote of Commissioners Kadet and Stemper.
Commissioner Stamper ~tated he voted Nays because he felt that the s o aces were not granted on an
equitable basis since some of the ooerators had more ta×lcabs than others.
In view of al~ r~ghts of way having been acaulred for the French Avenue project, Com-
missioner Stamper next moved that formal request be submitted to the Board oP County Commiselone~m
to return to the City the $5,000.00 oai~ toward acquisition of Item No. 2-R of ~he Appraiser's
R~Dort of Section 7715 of State Road No. 15-A, or the remaining unused balance thereof, in
accordance with motion adopted by them under date of November 21, 195~. Seconded by Commissioner
Kadet and carried.
Commissioner $~emper next moved that the City Attorney eubmi~ a formal reque$~ to the
Board of County Commissioners to convey back to the City the property described as Block 4 of
Bel Air Subdivision, in accordance with their agreement with the City. Seconded by Commissioner
Cordell and carried.
Commissioner Stemper next moved that the Commission be furnished w~th a copy of the
reports for past twelve months period, and that reports be submitted
previous two months for comparison ~rpose. Seconded by Commissioner ~ader
Fire Department's
monthly, covering
and carried.
There being no
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further business the
meeting ad Journed.
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