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082354-Regular Session2'78 MINUTES ]~'~ City Commission, Sanford Florida ..A.~ust 2~., at 8 P M ~o~4 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, City Hall in the City of Sanford~ Florida, at 8 o'clock P. M. met in regular session at the August 23, 1954. Meeting called The meeting was R. G. Williams by Rev. Milton H. Wyatt. Present: Commissioner Earl Hlgginbotham, Mayor " J.D. Cordell " John L. Kadet " John S. Krlder, Sr., " W. H. Stamper City Attorney A. Edwin Sh~nholser City Clerk H. N. Sayer City Manager W. E. Knowles Chief of Police to order by the Chairman. then opened with "Prayer" S. M. RiChard, Supt. of Maintenance, was next presented with a travelling bag in appre- ciation of his 50 years service with the City. W. M. Hartwlck, operator of Sanford Bowling Alley at 206 Magnolia Avenue, next appeared and requested the Commission to repeal the City ordinance prohibiting minors and females from frequenting, pool rooms, in order that he may install pool tables in his place of business so as to provide more complete recre~tlon facilities for young people. He advised that many of hie customers are -!adies, and also men from the local Naval Air Station who are under 21 years of age. The City Attorney then advised which restricts females and minors from kept for hire. that ~he City's ordinance coincides with the State Law, entering any place where billiard and pool tables are A Committee then appeared and protested repealing the ordinance. Rupert W. Strickland, reoresenting Seminole County Youth Council, stated that the request was in competition with the Youth Council's program; that he had no objection to children playing ~ool, but felt that they should not be allowed to play or visit in public pool halls because of the environment. Rev. Milton H. Wyatt, pastor of First Methodist Church, also spoke against reoeallng the Ordinance, stating that the Churches are seeking, to promote a program for the young people and that such change would appear to be working against it. He stated in his opinion that bowling and pool should not be placed in the same category. Harold Heckenbach, representing Seminole County Ch~ldren,s Commission, next advised of receiving several telephone calls from parents who seemed very much alarmed over repealing the ordinance, and recommended that the matter be investigated thoroughly before taking any action so as to do what is best for the children and not for any one individual. Mayor Higginbotham then appointed a committee, consisting of Rupert W. Strickland, Harold Heckenbach, Commissioners Krider and CordelS, and Chief of Police Wil2iams to make a study of repealing the ordinance wi~h recommendations to the CommisSion. Offer next submitted by S. G. Harriman to purchase a portion of the municipal golf described as lot 1 of Loch Arbor,but same was declined because of the property course prooerty/be~ng under lease to Meyfair Inn, Inc. John A. Llvock next appeared with reference to immediate need for renairlng sanitary sewer in back of his dwelling at 2~05 Sanford Avenue, and same was referred to the City Manager who advised that a work order hsd already been issued for such repairs. Application next submitted from the Food Mart for permit to sell beer and wines, to be consumed off premises, at 2z~71 Park Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner Krlder, seconded by Commissioner Kader and carried, same was approved upon recommendation of Chief of Police. On recommendation of Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner Kadet, seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried, the Commission next approved lrsnsfer of taxi-cab license of Johnnie Reddick to Mary Reddiok. MINUTES 279 .... City Commission, Sonford Flor do ..... ..A.?.gust 2~ at 8 P. ~'. turnpike", was next referred to Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Road Committee. Commisslo-er Stamper next introduced Resolution No. 892-~4, and after being read in full, moved its passage and a dootion. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried by the following . vote of the Commission: Commissioner Higglnbotham Aye " Cordell Aye " Kadet Aye " Krider Aye " Stemoer Aye Said R~solution No. 83~being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SA~'ORD, FLORIDA, REQUESTING ACTION FOR FOUR-LANING OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17-92 FROM SANFORD TO ORLANDO. WNEHEAS, by actual traffic count conducted by the State Road Department of the S~ate of Florida, it has be~n shown that U. S. H~ghway 17-92 between Sanford and Orlando is the second most heavily travelled highway in ~he entire State of Florida; and WHEREAS, such a tremendous volume of traffic is entitled to the highest provision for safety and exoedltlous travel, which means the provision of four-lane highway; and WHEREAS, there has already been a large development of tourist snd travel along such highway, as well as the development of numerous tourist attpactiona and commercial enterorises, so th, t four-lanlng of said highway becomes a necessity both as an ao- oomodat%on and safety factor to the traveler and ss a stimulus to continued substantial econo- mic development of the entire area served by said highway, including its two terminal cities; and WHEREAS, the Northern feeder route into said highway, being that portion of U. S. Highway 17-92 alone the St. Johns River and La]~-e Monroe, offers to the tourist and traveler one of the most beautiful and refreshinK drives within the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, no other route has been devlsed or proposed which can st one time as ade- quately serve the Qurposes of both Central Florid8 residents and transient travelers; and WHerEAS, in the opinion of the CityCommisslon of the City of Sanford, Florida, it is therefore not only highly desirable but absolutely imperative that immediate steps be taken toward acquisition of right-of-way for four-laning of said highway between Sanford and Orlando, and that all further steps be diligently prosecuted to the end that this necessary four-lane highway be made available at the earllest possible moment to the tremendous volume of traffic which the count of the State Road Deoartment shows is demsnding this attention; NOW, T~]REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that it does hereby resoectful!y request the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, and every other official, board, department, and 8~ency having w~thin its province any part of the work required to provide the aforesaid four-lane highway, that they devote every effort within their appropriate sphere to assure early completion of the aforesaid four- lane highway. BE IT FURTt~R RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby exoreases itself as unalterably opposed to any deviation of the route of U. $. Highway 17-92 which would either deprive the residents of this area ~ their oresent rapid access between the two cities or deprive t~he transient traveler of the present scenic beauty of that portion of U. S. Highway 17-92 slon~ the St. Johns River and Lake Monroe. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2~rd day of August, 195~. S/ Ear]. Higginbotham, Mayor John L. Kadet accomodations extensive 'MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida,. ........ ..A.t/..~.8..~...~...~?....~....~..:...~.: ....... 19.....~? Applicatl0n'next submitted from Carl S. Mynes for permit to dredge from Lake Monroe for fill on his property at southeast corner of Seminole Boulevard and Mangoustine Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Krider and Carried, same was ap- proved subject to securlnF permit from U. S. Corps of Engineers and the State Road Department, and conditioned that no dredging will be closer than 300 feet off the seawall. On motion of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Cordel] and carried, the resignation of Frank B. Ashdown as a member of the ZonlnF Bonrd of Adjustment was next accepted with regret, and letter of aopreclat~on of his long length of service was directed to be sent him. Ordinance No. 556, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF T~] CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DELCARING THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO BE A PUBLIC UTILITY; PRESCRIBING RATES AND CHARGES TO BE MADE FOR THE USE OR AVAILABILITY FOR USE 6F SUCH UTILITY; PRO- VIDING FOR RENDITION OF STATEMENTS OF SAID CHARGES, TH. TI~!E AND MANNER FOR PAYMENT OF SAME, AND THE RIGHTS OF CITY UPON DELINQUENCY IN PAYMENT OF SAME, AND FOR APPLICATION OF REVENUES RECEIVED HERE- UNDER; REQUIRING C07'NECTIoN WITH SYSTEM AND DECI~RING FAILURE TO CONNECT UNLAWFUL; AND REPEAI,ING ALL ORDIYANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEP~WITH EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED. Introduced and olnced on flrst reading at regular meetlng of AuFust 9, 1955, was next submitted for its final reading. Commissioner Kadet then moved that the effective date for imposing the sewer charges under the provisions of said Ordln~nce No. 5~6, be changed from September 30 to November 15, in accordance with letter from Goodbody & Company, Fiscal A~ents, dated July 21, advising that it is not necessary to s tart cci]acting such charges until then. Seconded by Commissioner Stamper but failed to carry. After considerable discussion Ordinance No. 5h6 w~ placed on final readlng and read in full. Thereupon the roll was called on the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. ~6, the vote being as follows: Commissioner Higginbotham Aye " Cordell Aye " Kadet Nays " Kri~er Aye " Stemoer Aye Commissioner Kadet stated "I voted Naye because a letter was adSressed to Goodbody & Company askin~ advice as to when this r~te ordinance should be placed in effect, and ~ey thought that November 15, was the best date, and al~o, by nuttln~ it in effect on September BO, the only epople that will h~ve to start paying ave those that are going to get less out of the pro- gram because they mre already connected to the sewer system. Also, my vote Nays should not be construed as voting against the sewer charge because the dissagreement is only over the ef- fective date." Flor id a, Thereupon the Chairman had passed and adooted announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, said Ordinance No 5~6, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE SANITAITf SEWER SYSTEM TO BE A PUBLIC UTILITY; PRESCRIBING RATES AND CHARGES TO BE MADE FOR THE USE OR AVAILABILITY FOR USE OF SUCH UTILITY; PRO- VIDING FOR RENDITION OF STATEMENTS OF SAID CHARGES, THE TIME AND MANNER FOR PAYMENT OF SAME, AND THE RIGHTS OF CITY UPON DELINQUENCY IN PAYMENT OF SAME, AND FOR APPLICATION OF REVENUES RECEIVED KERE- UNDER; REQUIRING CONNECTION WITH SYSTEM AND DECLARING FAILURE TO CON- NECT UNLAWFUL; AND PgPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ODINANCES IN CONFLICT HiL~EWITH EXCEPT AS SPECI?IED. On motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Stemoer and ear~ed, OP- dinanoe No. 546 was next ordered to be oublished in the Sanford Herald. MINUTES 281 · Au st 23 at 8 P.N. 9 54 City Comm,ssion, Sanford, Flor,da, . .......~ .................................................... 1 ........ : of term of office of Harry Lee as a member of said board on August 2~. Action deferred until next regular meeting. On motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried, the Commission next authorized payment of extra week's salary to Mrs. Mary J. Jarkey, Secretary to City Manager, for overtime work in copying budget. Mayor Higginbotham next brought up matter of discontinuing the radio broadcast of Commission meetings, advising that he had received criticism from the radio audience t.hat the programs are confusing. Commissioners Cordell and Krider concurred with the Mayor and reported of receiving the same criticism. Commissioner Stemper stated that he -moved on by everyone not talking at the same thought the pro,ram should be modified, and im- time, but spoke in favor of the broadcast. Commissiomr Kadet also spoke in favor of the orogram, stating that from all reports th~;re are a number of listeners, which are evidence that the people are becoming more interested in the public City's government. Marion Harman, representative of ~RR Broadcasting Station, then advised that the has shown much interest in the prozram and would like it continued, but stated that he felt that it could be improved on. Thereuoon Commissioner Stemoer moved that the radio broadcast of the regular meetings be continued. Seconded by Commlsciomr Kadet and carried. On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commlssiouer Cordell and carried, City Clerk and City Attorney were next authorized access to the safety deposit box at t~ Ssnford Atlantic National Bank. Ordinance No. 567, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ANENDING SUBSECTION (e) OF SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. ~2, AS AMENDED, SANE BEING TI~] ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID ANENDMENT EXTENDING TO 15 YEARS THE TIME IN ~ICH NON-CONFO~ING USES SHA~ BE CONVERTED INTO CONFORMING USES. introduced and olaced on first reading at regular meetlng of August 9, 195~, was placed on its final reading. Thtreupon the roll was called on the passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 547, the vote being as follows: Commissioner Higginbotham " Cordell " Kadet " Krlder " Stemper The Chairman then announced tinct the Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adooted said Ordinance No. 547, entitled: AN oRDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (e) OF SECTION 15 OF O~DINANCE NO. ~62, AS AMENDED, S~4E BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TI~ CITY OF SANFORD, FLOBIDA, SAID ANENMENT E2TENDINC TO 15 YEARS THE TIME IN WHICH NON-CONFORMING USES SHALL BE CONVERTED INTO CONFORMING USES. Commissioner Krider next intr.oduced Ordinance No. 558, entitled: AN ORDINANCE P~PEALING SECTION 11-7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1955, WHICH PROVIDES SPECIAL PICK-UP SERVICE FOR GARBAGE AND REEUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF P~]PAID FEES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AMENDING SECTION 11-3 OF SAID CODE AS TO THE PLACE AT WHICH TRASH AND REFUSE T}~REUNDER SHALL BE OFFERED FOR COLLECTION. snd same was placed on its first reading and read in full.