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041050-Regular Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida,.Aprll .1O..a~ ~;00 P M ..19 50 The City Commission of the City of °anford, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida m~. ~ ....... ~ ...... 4A_ the City of S~nfo.~a, at 8:00 P.M. April lC, 1950. Present: Commissioner Andrew Carraway, Mayor. " Randall Chase " F A Dyson " John Krlder W.H.Btemper City Attorney A.Edwin Shinholser City Manager Clifford NcKibbln Jr. City Clerk H N Bayer Chief of Police R.G. Wllllams Meeting called to order by the Chairman. Minutes of adjourned regular meeting of March 20, and regular meeting of March 27, 1950 approved. Monthly reports of Streets, Sanitation, Health, Water, Police, Fire, Airport, and library departments for month of March 1950, submitted and examined. Financial statement and statement of revenues and expenditures during month of March 1950, suOmitted and examined. On motion of Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried, the Commission next approved and authorized payment of current invoices and payrolls for month of March, 1950, subject to approval of the Finance Committee, as evidenced by Vouchers Nos. 4331 thru 44?4. Pursuant to the authorization and instructions at meeting of April 3, that a study and recommendation be made for drainage improvements in the Goldsboro area, the City Manager next reported that the County ~bmmlssloners had been contac%ed relative to their recommendations and assistance, and they advised that the U.S.Boil Conservation Service is making a survey of the area lying west and south of Goldsboro for the County and their report would be available to the City at an early date. The City Attorney next advised that the proposed photographer's protective ordinance would be subject to same invalidation as the existing regulatory ordinance, and recommended that all itinerant photographers be required to obtain health cards under the provisions of Ordinance No. 4~5. Consideration next given to request of colored Boy Scouts in Georgetown section for a field to play baseball, and on motion of Commissioner Dyson, seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried, Commissioner Er~der was appointed to investigate the available property in that area and make recommendations a~ next meeting. front The City Manager next reported that the/porch of a two story dwelling at 612 E. Seventh Street is located on street right-of-way and extending over the llne of proposed sidewalk, advising that Lee Samuels, manager of the dwelling, objects to removi~ the porch which can be done at estimated cost of $~0.00, and has requested that the walk either be discontinued for width of dwelling or Jogged around the porch. No action taken. M.C.Hagan, Surveyor, next appeared with reference to bill rendered the City in amount of $~M2.OO for services rendered in surveying right-of-way for relocating State H-40750 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida,._.~..~?.L....]:© .at....~..'.?.(~...~...~ ............... 19 50 Narch Of 1949. Thereupon Commissioner Chase moved that the aforesaid bill be approved and payment authorized. Seconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried. The Chairman next submitted a report from Whelohel & Ponder, lessees of Nunioipal Golf Course, showing expenditures in amount of $12,393.38 for capital improvements to the property and $1,372.26 for repair to club building, together with their request that the rental of $1,500.00 per year for first five years under the 99-year lease agreement be deferred for one year because of the great expenditure for improvements during first year. Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that the annual rental of $1,500.00 per year for first five years be deferred so as to begin the second year of the term of lease agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried. Application next received from Ssmmie L.Wiggins, colored, for permit to operate a taxicab , and on motion of Commissioner Dyson, secorded by Commissioner Krider and carried, same was denied because of there being sufficient number of taxicabs in operation to mee~ the demands of the public. Letter next read from Florida Fashions Inc. outlining the benefits accrued to the community from payrolls, advertising, local purchases, etc. as a result of their dress manufacturing and mail order industry being located in Sanford, and requested the ten%al on buildings leased and occupied by them at airport reduced to a basis of $100.00 per month per bui~llng., in consideration of such benefits. Thereupon after considerable discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Chase seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried, the Nayor was authorized to appoint a com- mittee to negotiate with Florida Fashions Inc, relative to establishing a satisfactory rental on the aforesaid building, and report to the Commission Communication next read from local chapter of Disabled American War Veterans requesting the City to set aside the City owned property at southwest corner of Nellon- ville Ave and Seminole Boulevard immediately north of the Garden Club Building as a site for their proposed headquarters building. Thereupon the Commission directed that they be advised that this property had been sold and that the City has no other property available. The Clerk next advised that upon the request of the City, the County dedicated Lots 1,2 and 6 to ll of Block O, First Btreet Extension, for public use in connection with site for proposed hospital on East First Street, been conveyed back to the City, the County desires to these lots on the market for sale. Thereupon Commissioner Chase moved that the and since the hospital site has rescind the dedication and place City adopt the necessary resolution for authorizing the County to rescind the dedication of the aforesaid lots, reserving the necessary right-of-w~y for proposed alley thru the property. Seconded by Commissioner Dy son and carried. On motion of Commissioner Chase, seconded by Commissioner Dyson and carried, the Commission next authorized re-platting of City owned property described in plat MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, Aprl-1...~,O.,.. at. 8 P M. 19 50 Communication next read from John Gray relative to the 120-day option granted him on February 13,1950, to purchase Lots 20 to 34 of Lake View Park for the purpose of erecting apartment unite thereon; advieing that funds were exhaueted under the FHA appropriation which he proposed to finance conetruction of the apartments, but he intende filing application under new legislation, known as liberalized ~207, which is now before the Senate and will probably be paeeed within two weeks, He requeeted that his option be extended for 90 daye so as to allow sufficient time for preparing plane and filing application under the new legislation. Thereupon after careful consideration, and in view of the fact that the original option does not expire within two months, the City Nanager was directed to address a letter to Hr. Gray, expressing the assurance of the Commission to continue its cooperation on the project, but feel that an extension should not be granted until more time has expired under the 120 day option; and to request that the Commission be advised from time to time as to the status of %he project. Request next received from Ozier-Weller, Inc. for an extension of 60 days on their Option Agreement expiring on April 13, to purchase certain lots in Bel-Air and San Lanta Second Section subdivision for the purpose of constructing dwellings thereon. Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that the aforesaid option be extended for 60 days. Seconded by Commissioner Chase and carried. Request next received from W.R. Wllliams, Realtor, that the City extend a water main beyond the Clty Limits on west side in Goldsboro section for furnishing water to proposed colored housing project to be constructed in that area. Action deferred, pending submission of plat showing exact location of proposed housing project site. Letter next read from Civil Improvement Council requesting the City to employ a consultant for parks and public buildings on part time basis. Thereupon the Commission directed that they be advised that the Board felt that there is no need for such employment at this time, but at such time as necessary, the City will furnish competent service. Request next received from Joel S.Field, Postmaster, that the Commission coraider furnishing a site for a new postoffice, as an inducement to secure a new poetofflce building for Sanford, advising that he would submit such offer to the proper authorities. Thereupon after reviewing the list of City owned property and finding Block 15 of Spurllng's Plat of Chapman & Tucker'e Addition located on north side of Second Street between Cypress and Pine Avenues, to be the only property available for this purpose, the Commission authorized Mr. Field to offer said property aea site for a new postoffice building. Request next received from Geo. C.Hardin who has sub-leased a tract of the farm land at airport from Fellowship Foundation for grazing purposes, that the City furnish him an agreement that it will recognize his lease, or agree to continue leasing the property to him, in the event the lease to Fellowship Foundation is terminated before expiration. Thereupon after careful consideration, it was felt that Hr. Hardin should have some protection for deriving benefits from the improvements he is making on the property, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary agreement for approval. ~n~id~rntion n~wt ~iv~n tn hnvln~ t,h~ ~1~t.~t~ dlnt~lbutl~n ~vntem nt air~ort MINUTES · ~ April lO at ~ P N 1[~ Ko City Commission, Sanford, FlondQ, ..................................................................... ~ ~." 71 Thereupon the City Nanager was authorized to investigate the cost of having the property appraised, for further consideration. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Attest: