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]~'~ 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.
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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
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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.
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: 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.