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April 25 at 8 P. N
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford,
City Hall in the City of Ssnford, Florids, at 8:00 o'clock P.
Present:
Florida, met in regular session at the
April 25, 1955.
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Commissioner ~. D. Cordell, Mayor
" Earl Migglnbotham
" John S. Krlder, Sr.,
" Jack Ratigan
" F.D. Scott
City Attorney A. Edwin Sh~nholser
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: City Manager W. E. Knowles
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commissioner HigglnBtham and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of April ll, 1955, approved.
Clifford McKibbin, Jr., Chairman of Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee, next
appeared and outlined the plans of two local men to establish a plywood plant in the community,
which would represent a capital investment of approximately $250,000.00. He advised that the
proposed 62 acre site for the plant is located outside the city limits south of 27th Street
between Sanford Avenue and the Railroad, in the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 20
South, Range ~l East, and requested that the Commission go on record as recommending that this
property not be annexed to the City for the next ten years.
The Commission then advised that the City had alreaSy submitted a request to the
Legislative delegation to grant it authority to annex Certain territory by Act of 1955 Legis-
lature, which included the corporate limits 3~0 ft south of 2?th Street.
After dlscusslon, in which Mr. McKibbln advised that the proposed annexation to
include part of tNe proposed site would no,be objectionable, Commissioner Higginbotham moved
that the Commission recommend against annexing for the next ten years the remainder of the
property in Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 20 South, R~nge 31 East, commencing 330
feet south Of 27th Street between Sanford Avenue and the Railroad. Seconded by Commissioner
Krider and carried.
Mr. McKibbin next submitted a request for the residents on West side of Mellonville
Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets for the City to extend a sewer line from the new sewer
main on Bay Avenue to the back of their property, instead of requiring each one of them to
run a line to said sewer.
After discussion, and in view of said sewer line on Bay Avenue having been eliminated
from the sewer extension program by action of the Commission at meeting of February 21, 1955,
and was constructed without authorization from the City, the Commission deferred action on the
foregoing request of Mr. McKibbin.
Commissioner Krider then moved that the City withhold payment to the contractor for
constructing the sewer on Bay Avenue until the Commission secure information from Engineer
Angas as to authority for construction after it had been eliminated from the program. Seconded
by Commissioner Scott and carried.
A. B. Peterson, Jr., and M. L. Raburn, Jr., next appeared on behalf of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce and outlined their proposal to erect a replica of Fort Mellon as near as
possible Zo the original site, and requested the City to furnish the land. They stated that
the plans had not been drawn for the replica and did not know how large a site would be required~
After discussion, and in view of Fort Mellon Park being the only municipal owned
property within the area requested, and which will be ~tilized under the City's proposed
development program, the Commission suggested that the proposed replica of Fort Mellon be
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pending definite information on size of the replica.
Major Wheeler, owner of Lot ~8 of M. M. Smith's 2nd Subdivision abutting on a platted
un-named ~0 feet street between 15th end 16th Streets, next appeared with reference to his
dwelling extending five feet over in said street, which was discovered by a recent survey.
He requested the City to vacate the street sad sell the oroperty to him, since it has never
been opened for public use, so as to eliminate having to move the dwelling.
After discussion, end in view of City having no legs], authority to sell property
that has been dedicated for street purposes, Commissioner Krider moved t.hat the City vacate
the West 10 feet of the aforesaid street in order to clear the dwelling for Major Wheeler,
and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance for adoption. Seconded by Com-
missioner Higginbotham and carried.
M. L. Rsburn, Jr., representing the lsundrles and dry cleaning establishments, next
registered a protest against the City turning off the entire water supply during business
hours without giving sufficient notice to the oul~lic, and vms assured that it would not
hsppen again,
The
ercept in an emergency.
followlng bids next submitted for furnishing: 1,000 feet
of 1½-inch fire hose for the Fire Department:
STINE MACHINE COMPANY
2~" 1½"
~1,91~.60 1.515 .999 600# test
1,535.~0 1.205 .826 b00~ test
1,701.~0 1,343 .896
A~RICAN-LaFRANCE
$2,257.92
EURIKA
~2,375.52
1.80 1,26
Already treated - Delivery
2~ - 10 days
$00~ test
B.F. GOODRICH
$2,116.80
2,25~.00
1.90 1.31 L~00# test
2% - 10 days No Delivery time
400# test
~00# test
2% - 10 days
1.?O 1.~5
1.80 1,25
Already treated
MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT
~1,979.60 1.58 1.11
1,691.~8 1.35 .99
2% - l0 days
RAI~H LOSSING
$1,8~2.00
1,596.00
of 2~ inch, and bOO ft.
(Energy Dab. ran)
(Siren-cotton)
(Flexrite-dacron)
(Best Grade-cotton)
days
(Multiple Woven)
No sample
(Jupiter - cotton)
(Torrent - cotton)
Delivery ~0 days
600# test (dacron)
~,00# test (cotton)
Delivery 1~-21 days No Sample
1.~a .98 600# test (dacron)
1.2~ .89 aO0~ test (cotton)
All treated No delivery date
Treated .08h/fi
Additional.
Del. 2-3 wks.
After comparison of t~e prices
recommendati~n of Fire Chief Cleveland,
submitted and the quality of hose bid upon, and on
Commissioner Higglnbotham moved the acceptance of bid
of B. F. Goodrich for furnishing 2½-1nch 400# test (Jupiter) Fire Hose at $1.70 per ft., and
the bid of ~erican-LsFrance for furnishing l~-lnch 400# test hose at $1,26 per ft., the
total of the two bids not to exceed the budget appropriation of $1,7~0.00, the quality of each
size to be as recommended by the City Manager and Fire Chief. Seconded by Commissioner Scott
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida ........................................ : ........................ ly ........
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-a, 7-27, 7-28, 7-~0, 7-~2, 7-93
AND 7-36 OF r~ CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA 19~, SAID
SECTIONS RELATING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM OF SA!6 CITY, AND
SAID AMENDMENTS CHANGING THE PROBATION PERIOD T~£REUNDER TO 12
MONTHS, INCREASING THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD TO FIVE MEMBERS, PRO-
VIDING FOR ELECTION ~D APPOINTMENT OF BOARD ~WBERS, THEIR TERMS
OF OFFICE, FILLING OF VACANCIES, QUORUM AT MEETINGS, OEGANIZATION,
CONFIRMING RULES Ah~ REGULATIONS ADOPTED.
and s~me was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbothsm then moved the waiver of the requirements of second read-
lng of ssld Ordinance No. 554, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissi~er Ratigan.
Thereupon the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading. The roll was
cai]ed and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Cordell Aye
" Higginbotham Aye
" Krider Aye
" Ratigan Aye
" Scott Aye
Said Ordinance No. 5~$ was then placed on final passage and adoption. The roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Cordell Aye
" Hlgglnboth~m Aye
" Krlder Aye
" Ratigan Aye
" Scott Aye
Florida,
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Com~ission of the City of Sanford,
by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 544, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-4, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-32, 7-33
AND 7-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1954, SAID
SECTIONS RELATING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM OF SAID CITY, AND
SAID AMEi~MENTS CHANGING THE PROBATION PERIOD THEREUNDER TO 12
MO~'HS, INCREASING THE CIVIL SERVI~E BOARD TO FIVE MEMBERS, PRO-
VIDING FOR ELECTION AND ~kPPOINTMENT OF BOARD ~MBERS, THEIR TERMS
OF OFFICE, FILLING OF VACANCIES, QUORUM AT MEETINGS, ORGANIZATION,
CONFIRMING RUL~s AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED.
The following bids next submitted for furnishing summer uniforms for the Police De-
partment:
10 Dozen Shirts, 30 pairs trousers, 15 Cape and 36 Neckties
Miller Mfg. Co.,
Amsterdam, N.Y. $815.32
Trousers $10.95 per pair or 2 Pr. for $21.00
Shirts
$ 4.50 each. (50~ extra for shoulder
straps and badge tab)
Caps $$.50 each
Neckties - Free
Not available in brown.
more pair. No Samples.
10% Discount on trousers for 12 or
DONALD LAVIGNE, INC.,
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Trousers $13.26 per pair
$73o.30
Shirts ?.73 with straps a~badge tab
Caps 9.36
Neckties .90
YOWELI, COMPANY,
Sanford, Florida
$866.10
Trousers 8-8 cz 18.30
9 cz 18.85
(4239) 12 cz 20.00
($5~9) 12 cz 20.00
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Caps A $4.65
" B 4.70
Neckties
W. E. Watson
Sanford, Fla.
Trousers
Shirts
SOUTHERN UNIFORM COMPANY
Memphis, Tenn.
1.00
$645.00 - On Material
$17.00
3.25 With shoulder straps and badge tabs
$1.00 per dozen extra
Bid
Trousers
Shirts
Caps
Neckties
$ - No Total
$8.50 per or (sizes over 42, add 10%)
3.20 each - complete
3.50
10.00 per dozen
Delivery charges 5¢ per sh~rt and 10~ per trousers
After comparison of prices submitted and the quality of merchandise
missioner Higginbotham moved that the contract be awarded to W. E. Watson as
furnishing 30 pair trousers at $17.00 each, and to Yowel] & Company ss the
bid upon, Cpm-
the best bid for
best bid for furn-
ishing 10 dozen shirts st $3.98 each shirt, 15 caps at
each. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
Bill of A. C. Doudney in sum of $191.~8, for
$4.70 each, and ~6 neckties at $1.00
services rendered in surveying school
property on W. 16th Street for the proposed Colored Recreation Park, next submitted, and on
motion of Commissioner Ratigan, seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried, same was approved
and payment authorized from the funds reserved for such purpose in the Public Project Fund.
Upon request of the Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham,
seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried, the Commission next authorized employment of
special counsel to prosecute the lottery and liquor cases pending in Municipal Court at a fee
not to exceed $25.00 per case, to include carrying to conclus*on any cases that may be appealed.
Commissioner Scott next introduced Resolution No. 845, and after being read in full,
moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried by the follow-
lng vote
of the Commies on.
Commisslo~er Cor~ell Aye
" Higginbothsm Aye
" Krider Aye
" Rstigan Aye
" Scott Aye
Said Resolution No. 845 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES OF NRS. LUCY W. M~GHTON, AS LIBRARIAN
FOR THE CITY OF SA~'ORD.
Whereas, Mrs. Lucy W. Moughton has tendered her resignation as Librarian of the City
of Sanford after twenty-six years of faithful service in that capacity; and
Whereas, in the oerform, ance of her duties ~uring the years she has served in that
capacity she has applied herself diligently to the work at hand, has maintained an active
and enthusiastic interest in keeping the standards of the Sanfor5 Library at the higest level,
has met t~-,e public with gracious courtesy, and in all chases of her work has rendered perform-
ance over and abo~e the simple call of duty, and by the nature of such performance should have
official recognition in behalf of this community and its citizens;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Commission of the City of Sanford that the
Commission, in behalf of itself and in behalf of tbs citizens of Ssnford, as well as all others
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hereby express to Mrs. Lucy W. Moughton its sincere gratitude for and highest commendation
upon the outstanding service rendered by her as Librarian for the City, and does extend to
her best wishes in the days of her retirement.
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution be spread on the minutes of the City
Commission and that copies thereof be cent to Nra. Lucy W. Moughton and the local newspaper.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 1955.
s/ J. D. Cordel?, Mayor
F. D. Scott
(SEAL)
John Krider
Attest: J.H. Ratlgan
H. N, Sayer
City Clerk
Application next submitted
_ Earl Hl~zinbotham
As the City Commission of the City
of Sanfor.C, Florlda.
to lease the corner of the old baseball park property at
Mellonvllle Avenue and Celery Avenue, but came was rejected by the Commission.
On motion of Commissl'm~r Hig~lnbotham, seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried,
the Com~nission next authorized an expendltu:-.e not to exceed $125.00 ~r payment of one-half of
cost of purchase and installation of electric water fountain in the Tourist Building. Said
e~penditure to be paid from the budget appropriation for summer recreatbmprogram.
On motion of Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, the
City Clerk and City Attorney were next authorized access to Safety Deposit Box No. 177 at
Sanford Atlantic National Bank for the purpose of securing and presentin~ for payment,
$3,000.00 U. S. Government Bonds held by the ~nsurance Fund and $1,500.00 U. S. Government
Bonds held by the Water Meter Deposit Fund, which matured on April l, 1955.
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried, the
Clerk was next aut_horized to re-invest the said funds in sum of $~,500.00 in U. S. Government,
2.76%, Series "K" Bonds, maturing 12 years from date of issue.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, May 9, at 8 ? M. 1955
The City Commission of
the City of Sanford,
Present:
City Hall in
the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the
Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. May 9, 1955.
Commissioner J. D. Cordell, Mayor
" John Krider, Sr.,
" Jack Ratlgan
" F.D. Scott
City Attorney A. Edwin Shinholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager W. E. Knowlcs
Chief of Police R. G. Wil-'iams
Absent: Comm~siouer Earl Hig~inbotham
Meeting celled to order by the Chairman.
On motion of Commissioner Krlder, seconded by Commis~ner Scott and carried, minutes
of regular meeting of April 25, 1955, approved.
Petition next submitted from twenty-six residents within radius of two blocks of the
park in Wynnewood Subdivision, requesting the City to fill the pond in said park because of it
being hazardous to the children in the neighborhood, and also a breeding ground for mosquitoes
and snakes.
The City Manager then advised that it would be too expensive to fill the pond im-
mediately, but that it could be filled over a long range program from street sweepings and sur-
plus dirt from new streets withou~ much expense to the City.
After discussion, and upon advice of the City Attorney that the City has legal
authority to fill the pond if it is declared a health menace, Commissioner Krider moved that
the City take steos to fill the pond from street sweepings and surplus dirt. Seconded by
Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
Attorney Gordon Frederick ne×t apoeared and registered a complelnt against Municipal
Judge John G. Leonardy for the manner in which he conducted the Court in the case of City of
Sanford vs David Pringle, tried in said Court on May 9, 1955, in which he was the attorney for
the defendant. Mr. Frederick claimed that the Court denied the defendant his constitutional
rights to present his defense by refusing to let him testify, end passed Judgment and sentence
after denying due process of law. He stated that as a result of such procedure the defendant
is nov? confined in Jail because of no money to pay the fine or appeal the ease.
that after Attorney Frederick
defendant to him with request
Chief of Police Williams then advised the Commission,
accused the Court of an unfair trial, he offered to release the
that the case be re-opened, but he ~oul5 not consent to it.
Dresmwold,
ssme was
and on motion of Commiss'oner Krider,
anoroved subject to approval of the City
Engineer Robert M. Angas Ne~t apoesred a~ gave a orogress report on construction &
the water and sewer improvements, advlsln¢ that all the contracts had been completed except
~, 5 and 6. He also advised that the plans an5 sneciflcat~one for Contract No. l0 would be
completed within a week and ready to~vertlse for bids, upon authorization of the Commission.
After discussion, and upon advice of Engineer Angas that the specifications would be
wrltZen so that any chase of the work, or all of it co~:ld be accented or rejected by the City,
Section, re-plat of portion of Block 19 of
seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried,
Manager.
After considerable discussion Attorney Frederick was requested to submit ~is complaint
in writing, and the Commission directed that a hearing be held to consider same at the next
regular meeting with all witnesses present.
A. C. Doudney, registered land surveyor, next submitted plat of Dreamwold Marion