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091354-Regular Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, September 13 at 8 P M 19 ~4 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hell in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock p. M. September 13, 1954. Present: Commissioner Earl Higginbotham, Mayor " J.D. Cordell " John L. Kadet " John S. Krider, Sr., " W.H. Stamper City Attorney A. Edwin Shinholser City Clerk H. N. Sayer City Manager W. E. Knowles Police Captain Roy Tillis Meeting called to order by the Chairman. The meeting was then opened with "Pr~yer" by Rev. S. L. Whatley. Gordon Frederick next appeared on behalf of the local posts of American Legion and Veterans of Fo?sign Wars and presented several traffic signs for protection of "Children", and requested that they be erected at the outskirts of the City on all highways lea~ing into it, and same were accepted with thanks and appreciation. R. Z. Johnson, Jr., next appeared on behalf of the American Legion Fair Association of Campbell-Lossing Post No. 53 with further reference to the property east of the old ball park on Celery Avenue which the City agreed to convey to them for a site for their permanent fair grounds. Mr. Johnson advised that they proposed to erect a building, size 214' x 212' on the site, which would not leave sufficient space for the oth~.r facilities and activities, and requested that they be granted the use of ~he outfield of the old ball park during period the fair is being conducted, which would be held annually around the 15th of February. He also req,~ested that the City grant the American Legion Fair Association an option to purchase the old baseball perk, if and at such time it may be offered for sale. In view of the City's proposal to utilize the old ball park in connection with baseball spring training programs, Comn~s~ioner Krider raised the question as to whether or not there would be sufficient time after using the outfield in connection with fairs, to recondition i~ for spring training purposes, and Mr. Johnson assured the Commission that a schedule could be worked out so as not to interfere with such programs. After further discussion, the matter was taken under advisement for sur~ey and fur- ther consideration. Conslderat%~n next given to expiration of term of office of Harry lee as a member of the Civil Service Board. Thereupon after considerable discussion, Commissioner Krider moved the re-appointment of Harry Lee as ~ member of the Civil Service Board for a term of two years, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7-28 of the Code of the City of Sanford, 1954. Seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried. kader, Perkins On recommendation of th~ Zoning Board of Ad3ustment, and on motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner Corderll and carried, the Com~lsslon next appointed B. L. , Jr., as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill the un-expired term of Frank Ashdown whose resignation was accepted on August 23, 1954. On motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Comndssloner Krider and carried, the Commission next appointed Herman Jacobson as a member of the Board of Bond Trustees to fill the vacancy Created by resignation of Dr. L. Munson. The City Manager next reported that Wm. F. Hardwick had withdrawn his reeuest for the City to repeal the ordinance prohibiting minors ~nd females from frequenting poolrooms. In connection with the notice served on the local agent for Greyhound Bus Lines to MINUTES September 1 City Commission, Sanford Florida .......... ....19 :... Traffic Manager for Florida Greyhoun Lines, to satisfaction of the City at an early date. The following letter next submitted certain changes and amendments, and rezonlng Honorable City Commission, City Hall Sanford, Florida. 2S7 advising that they hope to have the matter handled from the Zoning and Planning Board recommending certain district of the Zoning Ordinance: September 8, 1954. Gentlemen: The Zoning & Planning Board, herewith, submits the following recommenda- tions for approval by the City Comr~ission: (2) Sectlon 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, R-2 Multiple Family District be amended to allow Professional Offices, such aa that of Physicians, surgeons and dentists; ~ovlded that: (a) the exterior be of a residential type building. (b) that no name plate or sign be displayed upon the premises other thgn one (1) sign for each occupant, not exceeding 1 square feet in area and containing only the name of the profession and of the occupant. (c) tha~ no electric, neon, flashing or blinking lights shall be placed upon such si~na. (d) that off-street parking be provided, not less than 4 spaces per occupant. That lots ? and 4 of Block 22, all of Block 23 and all of Block 24, and the North One-Half (1/2) of Lots ~, 45 and 46 of J. C. Pace'a Sub-division be re-zoned to R-2; and that Lots 3 and 4 of Block 28, all of Block 29 and all of Block 30, and the South One-Half (1/2) of Lots 44, 45 and ~6 of J. C. Pace'e Sub-Division be rezoned to R-1. It is further recommended that lots frontin~ on Mel]onville Avenue, between 2nd and llth Streets, one lot deep on the West side of Nellonville Avenue remain R-lA. It is requested that the Zoning & Planning Board be allotted $~0©.00 in addition to our regular plannln~ budget. This $300.00 to be a contingency fund to enable the Planning Commission to pay for assistance of e qualified planning consultant. Very truly yours s/ Robert S. Brown, Chairman ZONING & PLANNING BOARD After discussion, Commissioner Kadet moved that a Public Hearing be held at 8:00 o'clock P. ~. October 11, 1954, to consider rezon~ng the nronerty described in the foregoing letter in ac~,ordance with the recommendations of th,~ Zonin~ and Planning Board. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried. Melvin Smith, Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No..3282, next appeared and submitted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, crime and Juvenile delinquency are on the increase in the U. S. A. and presents a serious mor~l problem to every citizen and orFanlzstion, and W~2REAS, there nrc currently displayed and sold throughout our nation certain comic books and other types of publications which ~re lewd and obscene in their illustrations and print, and others w?!Ich dwell upon crime, corruption, brutality and violence, and WHEREAS, it is strong'ly felt that such publications are greatly responsible for said crime increases, and WHEREAS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is sponsoring a nation- wide campaign against such publications, and WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post ~282, Sanford, Florida, is in full accord with the program sponsored by the Veterans of Fo~e~n W~v~ nf th~ ffmtt~a ~+=eo. MINUTES in regular meeting at 8:00 o'clock P. M. this 13th day of September, 195~, in Sanford, Florida, does hereby oppose and condemn the publication, distribution and sale of comic books and other literature which are of a lewd, obscene, criminal and brutal nature and tbmt s copy hereof be sent to the City Commission of the City of Ssnford, Florida, and the duly elected Legislative R~presentatives of Seminole County, Florids, ATTEST: E. L. Laney ADJUTANT for ~oroor~te action. S/ Melvin L. Smith CO~.~AMDER After discussion Commissioner Kadet moved that the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution endorsing and supporting the action of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States in their crusade against publication, distribution and sale of lewd and obscene comic books and other literature. Seconded by Commissioner Stemoer and carried. Ordinance No. 548, entitled: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 11-7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF S~FORD, FLORIDA, 1955, WHICH PROVIDES SPECIAL PICK-UP SERVICE FOR GARBAGE ~D REFUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF PMEPAID FEES IN CONNECTION THi~RE- ~ITH: AND AMENDING SECTION ll-3 OF SAID CODE AS TO THE PLACE AT I~ICH TRASH AND REFUSE THEREUNDER SHALL BE OFFERED FOR COLLECTION. inZroduced and placed on first reading at regular meeting of August 29, 1955, next submitted for its final r~adlng and read in full. Thereupon the roll was called on the passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 5~8, the votc being as follows: Commissioner Hig~lnbotham Aye " Cordell Aye " Kader Aye " Krlder Aye " Stamper Aye Florida, Therepon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, by unanimous vote had passed and adooted said Ordinance No. 558, entitled: AN ORDINANCE REPEALI~iO SECTION 11-7 OF TkE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFOR]), FLORIDA, 1954, WHICH PROVIDES SPECIAL PICK-UP SEI~VICE FOR GARBAGE AND REFUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF Pt~PAID FEES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; ,AND A~?ENDING SECTION ll-3 OF SAID CODE AS TO THE PLACE AT WHICH TB3~SH AND Ri~FUSE THEREUNDER SHALL BE OFFERED FOR COLLECTION. On motion of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, cur- rent invoices and payrolls were next approved, as evidenced by General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers Nos. 5978 thru 6113; General Fun5 Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 1026 thru 1052; Water & Sewer Construct,.on Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers Nos. ~ thru 7; and Water & Sewer Construction Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. $ thru 8. The following General Fund represented emergency Nos. 599~, 6000, 6015, On motion of Vouchers in excess of $200.00 included in the foregoing approval purchases and purchases and services rendered under contract or bid: 5033, 6091, 6102, 6103 and 6110. Commissioner Kader, seconded by Comn lssloner Krlder and carried, minutes of regular meeting of August 9, 195~, next so~oroved. On motion duly carried, the request for parking spaces in front at southeast corner of Magnolia Avenue and ~th Street was next referred of the Gables Hotel to the City Manager, the Chief of Police and the Traffic Committee for recommendation. On motion of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, the matter of installing ~-way stop signs at Magnolia Avenue and Second Street was also referred to the aforesaid Committee for consideration and recommendation. Bill of E. H. Holcomb,~r., Contractor, in the amount of ~9,~72.~0 covering Estimate MINUTES City Commission Sonford Flor da .S..e.p.~gmber 1~ at 8 P M, 1954 Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, same was authorized. The Commission then resolved itself in session as a Ts× Equalization Board to act upon complaints registered as to assessed valuations for year 1954, which were presented to the Board at its meeting of September 7, and taken under consideration. Henry McLaul~n, Jr., then appeared with reference to his protest against the assessed vl~ue of $4,360.00 placed on Lot 125, Sanford Heights, and claimed that it was too high in comoarlson with the assessed valuations of other properties in the neighborhood. The assessment having been increased % ~1,270.00 for ne%~ bedroom and bathroom addition to his dwelling; After considerable discussion the Tax Assessor was instructed to review the as~.ess- meets of all surrounding properties, and submit for further consideration of the Board. Further conslderstlon next given to protest submitted by J. V. Jones against the assessed value of $6,~40.00 placed on Lot 5 Block l0 Tier l, E. R. Trafford's Map, and on recommendation of the Tax Assessor after re-appraisal and taking into consideration the lo- cation of the OroDerty' Commissioner Stamper moved t~-~t the assessed valuation for year 1954 be reduced to $5,780.00. Seconded by Commissioner Covdell and carried. Letter next submitted from Mr. and Mrs. Robert May, reeuesting that they be allowed homestead exemption for year 1954 on their residence at 2~0~ Key Avenue, described as Lot 3 of Re-Plat of ~lock 7, Wynnewood, advising that failure to file application for such exemption at the proper time was due to not being familiar with the homestead law. After discussion and on advice of the Tax Assessor that Mr. & Mrs. Nays were entitled to the homestead exemption, Commissioner Stemoer moved that s~me be allowed for year 195h. Seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried. On motion of Commissioner Kadet, seconded by Commissioner Stampsr and carried, t~ Commission adjourned as a Tax Equalization Board until s late~ date and reconvened ~o further consider the budget for fiscal year 1954-1955. The Board then proceeded to a lengthy study and discussion of the proposed budge~ with the revisions and changes authorized at meeting of September 9, after which th6 meeting adjourned. ATTEST: MINUTES Seotember 20th at 8 P N19 City Commission, Sanford, Florida, · ...................................................................... The City Commission of the at the City Hall Florida, at 8:00 met in Special Called Session in the City of Sanford, City of Sanford, Florida, in the City of Sanford, Florida, at the City Hall o'clock P. M. September 20, 1954. Present: Commlssloncr Earl Hlg~.lnbotham, Mayor , J.D. Cordell ,, John L Kadet , John S. Krider Sr., " W. H. Stemmer City Attorney A. Edwin Shlnholser City Clerk H. N. Saver City Manager W. E. ~nowles Meeting Called to Order by the Chairman. E. J. Moughton, Jr., local weather observer for U. S. Weather Bureau, next appeared with further reference to his request for donation of $100.00 toward cost of moving ~heir radio antenna pole from 1509 Palmetto Avenue to 107 N Virginia Avenue, and advise8 that the $50.00 contribution authorized by the Commission a t meeting of September 7, would not be suf- ficient to defray such cost. He further advised that the pole was originally donated by a local citizen at cost of $100.00 and ~,hat Florida Power · Llffht Company donated the installa- tion cost of ~20~.00; that it would cost $200.00 to move and instal] the mole again; that the Bureau had no funds to oaY such cost; and that Florida Power & Light Company could not in- stall it again free but ha5 agreed to donate $100.00. He then requested that the City either increase its donation to ~100.O0 or furnish the labor for diggin~ the hole for setting the pole. Mr. Moughton also ~inted out thg~t unless immediate action is taken to move the facili- .,, transferred to some other city. ties to th~ new lo .atto the weatzer bureau would have it Also, ~'1 t he was not being compensated for his services as weather at:server. After discussion Commissioner Kadet moved that the $50.00 donation authorized at meeting of Semtember ?, be increased to ~1,, .00. Seconded by Commissioner Stemmer and carried. Mr. Moughton then requested that the check he made oayable to Florida Power & Light Company, and same was so ordered. Mrs. Elton Bennett of 1601 Palmetto Avenue next appeared and registered a protest against J. E. McA!exander, Jr., operating a radio and television repair shop in rear of his ~]welllng at 1600 Sanford Avenue, which is directly in back of her residence an~ also in a residential district. After discussion the matter was referred to the Zoning. Board of Adjustment. The City Manager ne~t reoorted th st the 10 acre tract ofland abuttln~ on 25th Street and Hardy A'enue and lying im~edi~tely north of the Municipal Cemetery is ~elng offered for sale at price of $6,000.00. The City having Considered acquiring this oroperty for expansion of the Cemetery. Consideration was then given as to a fair price to offer for the said property since the north half of it is low an5 cannot be utilized for cemetery purposes, and after considerable dlscussi~ the Mayor was authorized to apooint a committee to investigate the matter and make recommendations for expandln& the Cemetery. On recommendation of the City M~nager, and on mot~on of Commissioner Stamper, seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried, the Com,~lss~on next authorized the p~n. chase of a Coca-Cola VandinF Machine at price of ~228.00 for installat!o~ at the Repair Shop, the City to be re-imbursed for suc~ cost from the net revenues from the machine. Commissioner Stamper next introduced R~solut~on No. 83~, and after bel~ read in full, moved its passage and adoption, and that cooles be furnished the radio and press. Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried by the following vote of the Com~lssion.