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The City 0ommission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the City
Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. May 8, 1950.
Present: Commissioner Andrew Carraway, Mayor
" John Krider
" W.H. Stemper
City Attorney A. Edwin Shin_holser
City Manager Clifford McKibbin, Jr.,
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
Chief of Police R. G, Williams
Absent:
Commissioner Randall Chase
, F. A, Dyson
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Meeting called to order by the Chairman
Monthly reports of Streets, Sanitation, Health, Water, Police, Fire, Airport and Library
Departments for month of April 1950, submitted and examined.
Financial statement and statement of revenues and expenditures during month of April 1950,
submitted and examined.
Bank statements in all accounts for month of April 1950, properly reconciled, submitted
and examined.
On motion duly adopted the Commission next approved and authorized payment of current
invoices and payrolls for month of April 1950, subject to approval of the Finance Committee,
as evidenced by Voucher Nos. ~?~ thru
The City Manager next submitted the following proposals for extending water mains in the
Goldsboro Area:
Project ~A" for furnishing water to proposed Federal Housing Project -
Installation of 6" main on Mulberry ~venue from lOth Street north to
8th Street east on 8th Street to Olive Avenue, with hydrants on
Street at Jessamine Avenue and Mangoustine Avenue.
Project "B" - Installation of ~" main on Bell Avenue from l~th Street
to 16th Btreet with hydrant at 16th Street.
Project #C" - Installation of 6" main on Mangoustine Avenue from 13th
~treet south to~6~h Street, west on 16th Street to Peach Avenue.
with hydrants at Mangoustine Avenue and l~th Street and on 16th ~treet
at Oleander Avenue, Mulberry Avenue and Peach Avenue.
ESTIMATED COSTS:
Project
Project
Project
(Housing Authority)
(Ooldsboro Primary Area)
(Southwest Area)
$~,760.8~
6.180,75
Thereupon after careful consideration, Commissioner Stemper moved the authorization for
installation Project "C".
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
The City Manager next reported that Burns & McDonald had advised that they would not
guarantee a fee of less than $1,000.O0 for appraising the Airport electrical distribution system.
Thereupon the Commission felt that such an amount would be excessive and declined their
proposal to appraise the property.
Pursuant to authorization and instruction of Commission at meeting of February 13, 1950,
that the City charge Florida Power & Light Company a rental of $125,00 per month for use of
the airport electrical system from date City acquired title to same, the City Attorney was
next directed to prepare a tentative lease agreement to terminate upon expiration of existing
franchise, and submit to the Company for consideration.
Commissioner Krider next introduced Resolution'No. ??5, and after being read in full,
moved its passage and adoption.
Beconded by Commissioner Stemper and carried by the
following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Carraway Aye
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said Resolution No.775 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 775.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE INADEQUACY OF THE PRESENT POST
OFFICE BUILDING IN SAID CITY, REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING,
AND OFFERING TO SAID DEPARTMENT A SITE IN THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the present United States Post Office Building in the City of Sanford, Florida,
is inadequate to accommodate the number of persons needing to transact business in said Post
Office Building as is evidenced by the growth of said City from a probable population of 5600
in 191?, when the present Post Office Building was built, to a population of approximately
16,0OO in 1950, during which period of growth the City has had only the facilities of the
present Post Office Building, and during such period the postal receipts of the Sanford
Post Office have increased from $25,253.00 in the year 1917 to $579,80?.00 in the year 1949,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, is the owner of real property hereinafter de-
scribed which is well suited as a site for an adequate Post Office Building, being situated
only four blocks from the recognized center of business in said City, and having adequate
parking facilities available,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Sanf or d, Florida, that the United
States Post Office Department be, and it is hereby respectfully requested and urged to pro-
vide a new Post Office Building in the City of Ban~rd, Florida, adequate to serve the users
of postal service in said City, and affording the space required to accomplish the clerical
and operational work incidental to the handling of a volume indicated by the above postal
receipts, and
BE IT ~JRTHER RESOLVED that the City of Banford, Florida, does hereby offer for a
period of one (1) year from the passage and adoption of this Resolution the real property
situated in the City of Sanford, Florida, between Second Street and East Street, and be-
tween Cypress Avenue and Pine Avenue, more particularly described as
Spurling's Plat of Block 15, Chapman
and Tucker's Add. as recorded in Plat
Book 3, Page 81, of the Public Records
of Seminole County, Florida.
to the United States Post Office Department as a site for the requested adequate Post Office
Building; unless such offer shall be accepted by said Department within said one(l) year
period the offer shall stand withdrawn and revoked, provided that the City Commission of the
Cit2 of Sanford by Resolution at such time may renew such offer or extend the same for such
additional time as to the Commission shall appear desirable.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May 1950.
S/ Andrew CarrawaF, MaFor
(S E A L) F, A. D~so,n
W. H. Stemper
ATTEST: Randall Chase
H. N. Bayer John Krider
AS the ~lty'Oommiesion of
City Ulerk the City of Banford, Florida.
Commissioner Krider next introduced Ordinance No. 470, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANF1DRD, FLORIDA A~4ENDING
SCHEDULE NO i OF ORDINANCE NO. 442, PASSED AND ADOPTED
DECEMBER 29, 1948, BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC
IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, BY DESIGNATING IN SAID
SCHEDULE A PORTION OF MELLONVILLE AVENUE ON WHICH PARKING
IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIME.
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and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Bequest next received from American Legion that the City consider purchasing a Mullikin
Respirator at price of $?47.00, which could be used as an iron lung, respirator and resuscitator,
and on motion of Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, same was
referred to the City Physician for advice.
Request next received from Florida Home Gas Company for a loading zone in front of their
new office at 210 E. First Street, and on motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Com-
missioner Stemper and carried, same was denied because of sufficient area in rear of office
building to park their service truck.
On motion of Commissioner Stemper, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried, the Com-
mission next confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Rev. J. E. McKinley for an additional four
year term as a member of Sanf ord Housing Authority Commission, effective May 30, 1950.
Request next received from Marion Harmon to purchase the Oity owned lot described ae Lot l~
of Block 13, Ban Lanta Second Section, at a price of $1OO.00, which is adjacent to his home.
The listed sale price of lot being $200.00.
Action deferred.
The City Manager next reported of petition received, signed by sixty-three people, re-
questing fire hydrants, street lights and street improvements in Goldsboro, and of having
advised them that the City is making a study and report on the area for fire protection,
of the project for stabilizing the streets over a long term program, and of having already
installed street lights believed necessary by Chief of Police and Lighting Engineer of Florida
Power & Light Company.
Application next received from Mrs. A. E. Reeves to sell beer and wines for consumption on
premises at ?O1 French Avenue, and action was deferred, pending consideration of full Board.
Request next received from R. W. Ware, Attorney for Dr. Wade H. Garner, owner of property
abutting east side bulkhead extending outside of present City limits, for permit to extend
said bulkhead south, thence west, and increase height of new and old portion 18', for purpose
of forming a private boat basin on his property.
Thereupon Commissioner Krider moved that the permit be granted.
Seconded by Commissioner $temper and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commissioner Btemper and carried, the City
Manager was next authorized to call for bids for Eurnishing lubricating oil for motor vehicles
and equipment for one year.
The Oity Manager next recommended advertising for bide on purchase of gasoline for a year
instead of present purchases at prevailing tank-wagon prices, on revolving basis, three months
from each distributor.
Action deferred.
Request next received from F. B. Ashdown for an additional 60 days extension of his option
to purchase Lots 3?, 38 and 40 thru 45 of Magnolia Heights, on which he proposed to construct
dwellings for sale. Mr. Ashdown having purchased Lots 35 and 36 under said option and con-
structed a dwelling thereon, but not sold.
Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that a 60 days extension be granted from date of ex-
piration of option, on Lots 3?, 38, 40 and 41 only.
Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried.
The City Manager next advised that the City has no written lease agreement with National
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Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that a Lease Agreement be prepared and submitted to
National Exhibition Company for execution.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
Letter next received from Sallie Harrison Chapter of DAR and Sanford Woman's Club
vising that the two organizations had accepted custody of the furniture and art objects of
General Henry S. Sanford, whLch will be housed and exhibited in balcony of Woman's Club Build-
ing; and requested a contrubution from City in amount of $300.00 toward defraying cost of clean-
l~g and waxing furniture and redecorating the balcony.
Thereupon Commissioner Stemper moved that $300.00 be appropriated for this purpose.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
On motion duly adopted the Commission next granted Joe Moss permission to install a
coin operated phonograph machine in municipal swimming pool building.
Pursuant to request of colored Boy Scouts in Georgetown for a baseball field, Com-
missioner Krider next reported that he had secured permission from School Board to use the
property located on east side of Bay Avenue between llth Street and Celery Avenue, but the
01ty would have to stake out dlamonc~ clay base lines and install a backstop, and on motion
duly adopted an expenditure was authorized for' the aforesaid work.
0ommlssioner 5temper next introduced Resolution No. 776, and after being read in full
moved its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried by following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Oarraway Aye
" Krider Aye
# Stemper Aye
said Resolution No. 776, being in words and figures ae follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 776.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, CONCURRING IN VACATION OF DEDICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY OWNED BY S~INOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN BLOCKS l0
AND ll, TIER 19, OF SEMINOLE PARK.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 680, passed and adopted October 9, 19gg, by the City Com-
mission of the City of Sanf ord, Florida, said City Commission concurred with the Board of
County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, in the dedication for public use and purposes
of the property hereinafter delcribed, and said Board of County Commissioners did make such
dedication of said property as shown by minutes of their meeting of October 3, 1944, and
,FHEREAS, it appears that no expenditures for public improvements have been made pursuant
to such dedication, and that no acceptance of such dedication has been made by public use, and
it has now become desirable that such dedication be vacated and revoked, and the Board of
County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, have expressed their intent to vacate and
revoke such dedication and have requested the City Commission of the City of Sanf ord, Florida,
to concur in such vacation and revocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida,
does hereby concur in and agree to the vacation and revocation of the dedication heretofore
made for public use and purposes of the property situate in Seminole County, Florida, de-
scribed as
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and
ll, of Block lC, of Tier 18, and
Lots l, 2, 3, 4, 6 and ~, of Block lO,
of Tier 19, of SEMINOLE PARK, according
to Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book
2, Page 7~, of the Public Records of
SeminoleCounty, Florida.
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passage and adoption.
PABBED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May 1950.
B/ Andrew Carrawa~, Ma~or
J, ohn Krider
W. M. Btemper ,,,
As the City Commission of the
City of Banford,, Florida.
FURTHER REBOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
(S A L)
Attest:
, H. N. Ba~er
Oity Clerk
Further consideration next
given to request of Frank L. Miller that the license tax on
coin operated mir~ature pool tables be reduced from $25.00 9er quarter to $10.OO annually
per table, and as a result, it was felt that the City could not be justified in reducing the
license tax on mirlature pool tables without a like reduction on other coin operated
amusement devices.
Application next received from West Bide Grocery for permit to sell beer and wines to be
consumed off premises at 515 Elm Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner $temper, seconded by
Commissioner Krider and carried, same was approved subject to any l~gitimate objection of
Bchool Board, because of location being near the Grammar Bchool.
Request next received from Mr. Jack Johnson, who desires to conduct an Auction Bhop at
407 West First Btreet, for consideration of a reduction in the license tax in amount of
$500.00 imposed on such business.
Action deferred.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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