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120545-Regular Session MINUTES CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA. December 5 ~t 7:30 225 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. December 5, 1945. Present: Commissioner Edward Hi, ins, ~ayor. " George D. Bishop " H. James Gut " W.C. Hill " N.J. Lodge City Attorney Fred B.Tilson City Clerk H.N. Sayer. ~[eeting called to order by the Chairman Application next received from Johnnie Reddick, colored , for permit to operate a taxi-cab. Action deferred. On motion of Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hill and carried, the Com~ission next approved the purchase of a 2½ H.P. Briggs-Strg~t~Gasoline Power Nower from l~.B.~iller at price of $140.00, to be used in the Parks. On motion duly carried, the Commission next authorized the ~ransfer from Ordinary Fund to the Sinking Fund the sum of $53,068.19 representing the amount due the Sinking Fund as of September 30,1945. On motion of Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the Commis- sion next authorized the purchase of a new traffic signal light from Sanford Electric Contracting Company at price of $238.7© to be installed at intersection of First Street and Park Avenue to replace the old signal light that has worn to such an extent that it is beyond repairs. Contribution next received from Frank Evans in amount of $100.00 to be used for making improvements to the Municipal Golf Course, and on motion duly adopted, same was accepted and ordered deoosited in the Public Projects Fund to supplement the funds in amount of $7,500.00 contributed to the City for said purposes. Commissioner Hill next moved that the sum of $~.100.00 be appropriated from the in order that the sum of $?,500.00 be contributed from Golf Course Appropriation Contingent Fund to the Golf Course Appropriati~/to the Sanford-~eminole Company, Inc., in accordance with the terms and provisions of the agreement for lease entered into on the 22nd day of October 1945, Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried. Commissioner Gut next moved that the City contribute to the $anford-Seminole Comp~ny, Inc., the sum of $7,500.00 from the Golf Course Appropriation, and the sum of $7,600.00 from the Public Projects Fund, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement for lease executed by the City under date of October 22,. 1945. Seconded by Commissioner Hill and carried. Letter next presented from Geo. A. DeCottes, together with petition signed by several pleasure craft owners, calling the Commission's attention to the deplorable condition of the municipal docks, and requesting the Board to take prompt action to afford adequate facilities for docking .pleasure craft~ The Clerk then advised the Commission that the c~ndition of the docks were caused by the recent storm and high water destroying both piers and bumper rail around the 226. MINUTES City COMMiSSiON, SANFORD, FLOriDa, December 5 ~.t timbers to rebuild the two piers and repair the fender piling and bumper rail around the dock as soon as the materials are avilable, and to obtain bids for the construction work when such materials are delivered. ~r. L.F.Boyle and ~r.R.A. Cobb next appeared on behalf of the Campbell-Lossing Post of American Legion and requested permit to conduct a Fair on the property at northwest corner of Celery and ~ellonville Avenues on dates of Jan. 7th thru 19th 1946, sta.ting that the Fair is 'being sponsored by the American Legion and Veterans of Forelgh Wars. Thereupon after considerable discussion, the Commission grante~ the aforesaid permit, provided they get the approval and consent of the property owners within the vicinity of this location. On motion of Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried, the CommisSion next employed E.H.Johnson as City Sanitary Officer at salary of $160.00 per month, effective as of January l, 1946, to relieve Inspector i;Duncan of his duties in this capacity in order that he can devote more time to his duties s.s Building, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector. On motion duly adopted the Commission authorized the proposed tennis courts to be constructed in Mort ~.~ellon Park. The Clerk next advised that several inquiries have been received from Veterans ~f World War II,. relative to the lots that the City and County intend ~onating to returning veterans for the purpose of erecting homes, which was authorized 'by Special Act of 1945 Legislature. Thereupon the ~ayor was directed to call a joint meeting of the City and County Commissioners to be held at lO:OD o'clock A.~. Dec. 15,19~5 to designate the lots to ~e given to World War II Veterans and to work out the procedure for conveying such lots. On motion duly adopted the City Attorney and Clerk were next authorized to attend the annual con.vention of the Mlorida League of b~unicipalities to be held in Jacksonville December 5-7,19~5, the expenses in connection therewith to be borne by the City. The Clerk next advise~ that the Bush Insolation Comps. ny , Inc., had not exercised their option to purchase Block i of Tier 9, E.R.Trafford's:;'Nap at a price of ~.2,500.O0, which the City granted them under date of June 28,19~5, and for which they paid the City the sum of ~250.00 to' be a~plied on purchase price. Thereupon the Commission instructed that Mr. Clinton Bush of the Bush Insolation Company, Inc. be notified that if the option to purchase the aforesaid property at a price of $2,500.00 is not exercised on or before January 1,1946, the sum of $250.00 paid for such option shall be forfeited ~o the City. There being no further business the meeti.ng adjourned. Attest: