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122955-Regular Session4SS MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida ........D..e..?..e._~.b.e...~.....~..9....~...8....~.....H. .......... 19.~... The City Commission of the City of Sanford, at the City Hall in the City of Banford, Florida, Present: Florida, met in adjourned regular session at 8:00 o'clock P. M. December 27, 1955. Commissioner J. D. Cordell, Mayor " Earl Higginbotham " John S. Krlder, Sr. " Jac~ Ratigan " F.D. Scott City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr. City Clerk H. N. Bayer City Manager W. E. Knowlee Chief of Police R. G. Williams Commissioner-elect David M. Gatchel Meeting called to order by the Chairman. On motion of Commissioner Ratigan, seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried, minutes of regular meeting of December 12, 1955, approved. The City Manager next submitted the following report on the new elevated water storage tank installed under the water and sewer improvements program, which has not been used to capacity due to not being able to fill it under normal operations, as designed by Consulting Engineers Robert M. Angas & Associates. The new elevated storage tank has been in use since its completion in May 1955. While the tank has been in use during this time, it has not been used to capacity due to the fact that it would not fill at the pressure maintained under normal operations. The usual operation of the water plant calls for the pump to be cut in whenever the pressure in the main drops to approximately 5~ psi. The pump is run to re- fill the tank at French Avenue and 13th Street. ~his results in a peak pressure of 62 psi on the main. During this run, the Mellonvllle Avenue tank will refl 11 to approximately two-thirds capacity. The pumps have been shot off at this point. A practice of continuing to pump beyond this point would increase the pressure in the mains and continue to force water into both storage tanks. To do so would cause the French Avenue tank to overflow. To prevent this overflow, it is neces- sary to close a 12-inch gate valve at the base of the tank. With the gate valve closed, continued pumpage will increase the pressure to 68 psi, at which point the tank on Mellonville Avenue will fill. Starting on December 12, 1955, a three day test was run whereby the valve was manually controlled to act as an automatic altitude valve. This meant closing the valve each time the French Avenue tank was filled so as to continue pump- ing. The accompanying graph shows that the Mellonville Avenue tank was filled at least twice each day with a maximum pressure on the system of 68 psi. The period showed 3,8~Q~allons pumped in 38 hours and 55 minutes. The three day period of December 5th - 7th showed 3,950,000 gallons pumped in 33 hours and 30 minutes. Although the three day test may not be of sufficient duration for a conclusive engineering report, it appears to indicate that the new tank will function properly, but at a higher pressure than during normal operations. The indi- cated pressure on the mains should not be harmful, although the Fire Depart- ment should be cautioned about rapid shutoffs to avoid undue water hammer in the system. The pumpage time is increased and the increase will approach 1.5 hours per day. Conclusion: 1. The indicated results show that the system will work satisfactorily with an altitude valve installed at the French Avenue storage tank. 2. The indicated pressures and operating time are greater than the city officials had been given to understand by the ccnsultingengineers. Respectfully submitted, e/ W. E. Knowles, City Manager. Engineer Richard L. Lampp and Chief Inspector David Newman of Robert M. Angas & Associ- ares then appeared with reference to the foregoing report, and also to their responsibility as to the tank operation. Mr. Lampp stated that he was not very familiar with the City's water system and the plans and specifications on the water tank and installation, since it was desif~ned and installed under the supervision of Engineer Angas who had full charge of the water and sewer program. He pointed out that the untimely death of Mr. Angas had placed his firm in a precarious position, but that he had searched the files and checked over the MINUTES December 29 at 8 P. ~. .~ 55 City Commission, Sonford, Florida, . ............................................................... I¥ ........ new tank being installed in the old system, it was impossible to compute the actusl pressure that would be required to fill it because of the corrosion in the old water mains, but since there wam a pomeibility that It could be filled under normal pressure, and for economic reamonm, the installation of an altitude valve was not included in the original mpecificatlons. Engineer Lampp further advimed that he had mtudied the City Nanager'm report on T-day test run, and it wam hie opinion that the tank can be operated satimfactorily by installing an altitude valve at the water plant mtorage tank, se recommended in said report, which he maid would coat approximately SI,100.00 and be Jum t as satisfactory as a booster pump which would cost spproxlmately $4,000.00. He oleo mtated that hie firm would be glad to conduct further teat before making a conclumlve recommendation on the altitude valve. Thereupon Commlmsloncr Scott moved that action be deferred, pending a test to be con- ducted by the Conmulting Engineers and a report ae to their recommendations. Seconded by Commimsloner Krlder and carried. On motion of Commissioner Hlgginbotham, seconded by Commlsmioner Ratigan and ca,tied, the Commimmion next approved a deed to A. B. Peterson and wife to correct the demcriptlon of the property demcrlbed in the deed of conveyance of the property mold to them in 1957. In accordance with Section 9-~ of the City Code, and on motion of Commimmioner Ratigan, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, E. C. Harper, Mamter Electrician, A. L. Omey, Journeyman Electrician, and the Electrical Inspector were next appointed as the Board of Electrical Examiners for year 1956. On motion of Commimmioner Higginbotham, meconded by Commissioner Scott and carried, John Baker, Master Plumber, Barrow H~eon, Journeyman Plumber, and the Plumbing Inmpector were appointed aa the P~umblng Board for year 1956. Recommendation next mubmitted from the Plumbing Board that the examination fee for master plumberm be lncreamed from $10.00 to $50.00, and the minimum fee on permits be in- creamed to $1.00. After dimcummlm Commlsmioner Ratigan moved that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance amending the Plumbing Code so as to provide a minimum fee of $1.00 for per mite, and that action be deferred on increaming the examination fee for mamter plumbers, pending information as to the reason for this recommendation. Seconded by Comml~aloner Krlder and carried. On recommendation of the City Nanager and Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner Krider, meconded by Commissioner Ratlgan and carried, the Commlmmlon next authorized the ln- mtallatlon of a mtreet light on Third ~treet between Oak and Park Av~., and one at the inter- section of Fourth Street and San Marcos Avenue. Ordinance No. 569, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BANFORD, FLORIDA, VACATING, CLOSING, AND ABANDONING THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF A CERTAIN ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS l0 AND ~5 A~ LOTS I to 9A INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 9, DREAMWOLD, SANFORD, FLORIDA. introduced and olaced on first reading at regular meeting of December 12, 1955, was next placed on itm final reading. The roll was then called on the pamsage sn~ adoption of said Ordinance No. 569, the vote being aa follows: Commissioner Cordell Aye " Higginbotham Aye " Krider Aye " Ratigan Aye " Scott Aye Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Ssnford, Florida, MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, .......D..e.?...e..m-b.e...~....2..~..?..~...8.....P..'.....~..: ...... 19...~~. Ordinance No. 570, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER ~62 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE BEING AN ORDI- NANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, SAID AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY IN DISTRICT R-l-AA TO DISTRICT R-l-AB IN SAID CITY. introduced and placed on first reading at regular meeting of December 12, 1955, was ne~t placed on its final reading. The roll was then called on the passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 570, the vote being as follows: Commissioner Cordell Aye " Higginbotb~m Aye " Krider Aye " Rs tigan Aye " Scott Aye Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 570, entitled. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLOkIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 362 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE BEING AN ORDI- NANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, SAID ANENDMENT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY~NDISTRICT T-l-AA TO DISTRICT R-l-AB IN SAID CITY. Florida, Ordinance No. 571, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, VACATING, CLOSING, AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH A~EY IN BLOCK 2, TIER 7, OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO E. R. TRAF?ORD'S MAP THE?~OF. introduced and placed on first reading at regular meeting of December 12, 1955, was next placed on its final reading. The roll was then called on the passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 571, the vote being as follows: Commissioner Cordell Aye " Higginbotham Aye " Krider Aye " Ratlgan Aye " Scott Aye Thereupon the Chairman announced that the Clty Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote had Jpassed and adopted said Ordinance No. 571, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, VACATING, CLOSING, AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, TIER 7, OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO E. R. TRAFFORD'S ¥~P THEREOF. Further consideration next given to establishing a sale price on the tract of land lo- cated on Seminole Boulevard, 88' frontage by 250' depth which Mr. Arthur O. Russell submitted application to purchase for the purpose of expanding his boat~building plant. His offer of ~500.00 having been rejected by the Commission at meeting of December 12. After discussion, and taking into considerati~ the prevailing market value of similar property similarly located, Commissioner Ratlgan moved that the City offer the aforesaid property to Mr. Russell at a price of $75.00 per front foot, provided he will release his purchase option on the tract of land in back of his property. Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, the City Clerk and City Attorney were nezt authorized access to the safety box a~ Sanford Atlantic National Bank for the purpose of storing therein Government bonds purchased for the Fire and Police Pension Funds. Commissioner Krider next reported on conference with officials of the New York Giants Baseball Club relative to bringing their farm clubs back to Sanfor~ for spring training, MINUTES 491 December 29 at 8 P.M. .~55 City Commission, Sanford, Florida, . ............................................................... t¥ ........ could be constructed in back of the stadium, and that the City has sufficient land north of the stadium at 8th Street and Mellonville Avenue for their club house. After discussion, and in view of the benefits that will accrue to the community from the aforesaid spring training program, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City~gree to construct three baseball practice diamonds and lease them with the two baseball parks to the New York Giants for spring training purposes only, and also agree to convey them sufficient land at southeast corner of 8th Street and Mel]onville Avenue for their club house, provided it may be used for this the County will release its interest in the property in order that purpose. Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried. Commissioner Higginbotham next full moved its passage and adoption. following vote of the Commission: introduced Resolution No. 858, and after being read in Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried by the Said Resolution No. Commissioner Cordell Aye " Higginbotham Aye # Krider Aye ~ Ratlgan Aye " Scott Aye 858 belng a s follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 'RESERVING A PORTION OF FORT MELLON PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GENERAL SANFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COM~IBBION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA: WHEREAS, The City Commission has been requested to set aside portions of Fort Mellon Park as a site for ~he proposed construction of the General Sanford Memorial Library and Musemm to commemorate the individual for whom ~he C'ty of Sanford was named, and to be a location of books, records, documents and other possessions of historical interest to the people of the City of ~anford and to the public; NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida that the following portion of Fort Mellon Park be and the same is hereby reserved as a site for the General Sanford Memorial Library and Museum, to-wit: A 200 ft. frontage from First Street to Seminole Boulevard, the westerly line of which is to be located 50 feet from the present Civic Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Com- mission and a copy thereof be delivered to the Memorial Library Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall become effective immedistely upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED Able 27th day of December A. D. 1955. s/ J. D. Cordell, Mayor J. H. Ratigan Earl Higginbotham F. D. Scott John Krider ATTEBT: s/ H. N Bayer As the City Commission of City Clerk the City of Sanford, Florida Commissioner scott next introduced Resolution No. 859, and after being read in full, moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried by the following vote of the Commission: Commissioner Cordell " Higginbotham " Krid e r " Rat igan # Aye Aye Aye Aye MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida ...... D.e...°..e...m..b..e...~....2.~..~.~....8.....P..:...~.: ....... 19...~..... Said Resolution No. 859 being as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, NAMING NEW I~KE IN FORT MELLON PARK "LAKE CAROLA". BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA: WHEREAS, The City of Sanford has been requested to name the new lake in Fort Mellon Park, and WHEREAS, It is the feeling of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida that it would be appropriate to name said lake in honor of Mrs. Carols Sanford Dow~ daughter of Gen- eral Sanford, for whom this City was named. NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved th st said lake be and the same is hereby named Lake Carols in honor of Mrs. Carols Sanford Dow. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Com- mission and a copy thereof delivered to Mrs. Carols Sanford Dow. PASSED AND ADOPTED This 27th day of December, A. D. 1955. (SEAL) Attest: ..S/ H, N, Saye~ City Clerk Commissioner Higglnbotham next full, moved its passage and adoption. following vote of the Commission: s/ J. D. Cordell, Mayor J. H. Ratlgan Earl Hlgginbotham F. D. Scott .John Krlder As the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. introduced Resolution No. 860, and after being read in Seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried by the Commlss~oner Cordell Aye " Hlggl~botham Aye " Krlder Aye " Ratlgan Aye " Scott Aye Said Resolution No. 860 being as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, ESTABLISH- ING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1955-1956. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that The Sanford Atlantic National Bank and the Florlda S~ate Bank of Sanford, be and ~hey are hereby declared to be depositories for City funds Charter. BE IT FURT}~R RESOLVED that dent of each of said institutions BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this (SEAL) ATTEST: s/ H. N. Sayer City Clerk for the year 1955-56, pursuant to requirement of the City a copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the presi- and the same spread upon the minutes of the City Commission. that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon 27th day of There being no further business the meeting December, A.D. 1955. s/ J. D. Cordell, Mayor J. H. Ratlgan Earl Hlgginbotham F. D. Scott John Krider As the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. adjourned.