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The City Commission 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. ~eptember 10, 1956.
Present: Commissioner F. D. Scott, Mayc~
" David M. Gatchel
" Earl Higginbotham
" John 8. Krider, St.
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchleon, Jr.
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowlea
Chief of Police R. G. Willlame
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
A committee representing the High School Athletic Association and Seminole Chiefs
Club, with John Schirard as spokesman, next appeared. and requested the Commission to waive the
admission tax on all Seminole High School fOot ball games played in the municipal stadium. He
stated that the High School athletic program had been operating at a loss of approximately
$750.00 each year, and that the admission tax, which amounted to $720.60 during last season,
would almost off-set this deficit. Mr. Schlrard also pointed out that the School Board is paying
the City $1,250.00 annually for converting the baseball diamond to football use and back again,
and that the Athletic Association is paying the City $70.00 per game for use ~ the stadium,
in addition to the admission tax.
The City Manager then informed the committee that the' City is losing money under the
aforesaid schedule because it was costing approximately $1,500'.00 to convert the field, and
that the $70.00 did not include any cost for maintenance and repays.
After considerable discussion it was felt that the School Board s~kould pay the entire
cost of converting the baseball diamond to football use, and probably appropriate funds toward
the maintenance, and Mayor Scott appointed Commissioners Gatchel and Krider as a committee to
meet with the School Board together with representatives from the Athletic Association and
Seminole Chiefs Club, to work out satisfactory financial arrangements for using the stadium foz
such purpose.
8evePal of the local merchants next appeared,wi~Ah further reference to the City's
proposal to eliminate the displaying of merchandise on the sidewalks by enforcing an existing
ordinance prohibiting same.
Mr. Roberrs, who operates the Lobby News Stand in Sarf ord Atlantic Bank Building,
voiced his obJections to the ~roposal and stated that such action wo~ld pu~, him out of business.
He pointed out the value of displaying magazines and newspapers in order to sell them, and of
not having adequate space in his small place of business to do so.
Harry Robson, of Robson's Sporting Goods Store, spoke in favor of allowing the mer-
chan~a,,~o continue using a portion of the sidewalks for displaying merchandise, and sighted
the sales advantages to the merchants in being able to display merchandise in front cf~,their
places of business. He also pointed out that only a few of the merchants were ~busing such
privileges, which he felt could be regulated, and stated that it would work a hardship on
moe t of the merchants if this privilege was discontinued.
The City Manager then informed of someone tripping over a lawn mower displayed on the
sidewalk within the past week and cutting his shoe, and had requested the City to pay the damag;$.
The City Attorney next advised that he had not received a copy of the Supreme Gourt's
recent decision on similar case, and reiterated his opinion that the City did not have legal
authority to grant the merchants permission to use the sidewalks for displaying merchandise;
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I::.. !, :... ,. ~-:. :~'~ft.e,r d:isOuss:ion Commissioner Gatchel ~oved, that in view of the foregoing opinion
of the Ci.ty Attorney. the City Commission instruct the law enforcement officers to enforce the
City's ordinarce prohibiting obstructions from being placed on sidewalks. Seconded by Com-
missioner Higginbotham.
Commissioner Krider then sighted the number of times that this matter had been brought
to the attention of the Commission over past several years, and pointed out that the ordinance
had never been enforced, except temporarily, and stated that he did not believe that it would
be enforced in the future. He then made a Substitute motion to table the discussion of the
matter before the Boar~, which was seconded by Commissioner Gatchel and carried unanimously.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Gatchel and carried, the
Commission next accepted the bid of A. E. Finley & Associates, Inc., Lakeland, on purchase of
i used 1944 Model Reo 7½-ton Truck at price of $3,000.00. including trade-in allowance on
old derrick truck, which was the only bid received. Said t~uck being purchased under
capital improvement program.
A committee of residents from the Goldsboro area next appeared with'reference to
their petition for extending sanitary sewers to said area, which was filed with the City in
1954, and inquired as to if and when the City intended to make such improvements.
The City Manager then advised that f, unds were being appropriated in the 1956-1957
budget for extending sanitary sewers to the area in question, which would be installed not
later than January l, 1957o
Architect John Burton next submitted sketches and floor plan of the proposed civic
center building for consideration of t he Commission, which is included in the capital im-
proveme nt pro gram.
Mr. Burton also submitted proposed agreements with the City covering Architect 's
fees of six (6%) per cent for services in preparing plans and specifications, and supervision
of construction of the proposed. civic center, fire station, and swimming pool. t6 be constructed
under the capital improvements program.
After consideration. and on advice of the City Attornsy thet'k-t, he aforesaid agreements
were of standard form, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the approval of same and that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute them on behalf of the City. Secord ed by Commissioner
Krider and carried.
The following bids next submitted for purchase of a 6-inch water meter to replace
the one servicing the Naval.Air Station, which is beyond ~epair:
Badger Meter Company
Davis Meter Company
Neptune M~ter Company
$696.40
900.O0
916.25
After comparison of prices submitted and the quality of meters bi'd upon, and on
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the acceptance of the
l~qest bid. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
The following tabulation of bids next submitted for purchase of two electric pumps
for the water pumping station and one electric pump for the booster station of the Water
Department, in accordance with specifications furnished by the City:
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BIDDER
Farm Home Machine Co., Orlando, Fla.
Cameron & Barkley, Tampa, Fla.
Burford-Hall-Smith, Atlar~a, Georgia
Industrial Pump Corp., Tampa, Fla.
Carrot-Vet Plank, Tampa, Florida
American Well Works, Atlanta, Ga.
WATER PLANT BOOSTER STATION
(2 pumps) {1 pump) ,_
None $3,110.00
$5,489.~4 2,385.2o
5,550.00 2,585.00
5,708.00: 2,415.00
5,018.00 2,~15.00
6,478.00 ~,ll5.00
COMBINED
TOTAL
$7,874.64
7,900.00
8,123.00
8,239.00
10,693.00
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Higgin-
botham moved the acceptance of the combined bid of Burford-Hall-Smith in sum of $7,900.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried.
The following tabulation of bids next submitted for purchase of one motor control
center for the water pumping station, and one for,the booster station, in accordance wi~h
specifications furnished by the City:
BIDDER
Raybro Electric, Orlando, Fla.
Hughes Electric, Orlando, Fla
Mid-Fla. Supply, Orlando, Fla.
COMBINED
WATER PLAN/E~_ BOOSTER STATIO~ TOTAL ,
$5,~81,0o ~ 809.50 $6,290.50
5,740.00 848.00 6,588.00
5,878.00 946.00 6,824.00
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissim er Higgin-
botham moved the acceptance of the lowest bid, that of Rabro Electric in sum of $6,290.50.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
The following tabulation of bids next submitted for purchase of one deep well
turbine pump and motor, in accordance with specifications furnished by the City:
Farm Home Machine Company, Orlando, Fla. $1,300.00
Industrial Pump Corporation, Tampa, Fla. 1,270.80
Carter-Ver Plank, Tampa, Fla. 1,133.00
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Gatohel
moved the acceptance of the lowest bid, that of Carrot-Vet Plank at price of $1,133.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
The following tabulatlon of bids next submitted for purchase of V~o 8-inch check
valves f or the Water Departmerit:
Finley Municipal Supply, Orlando, Fla. .$289.00
(not according to City's s~cifications)
Darling Valve Mfg. Co., Orlando, Fla. ~01.00
After d. iscussion, and in view of bid of Finley Municipal Supgly not being in according with
City's specifications, Commissioner Wilson moved the acceptance of bid of Darling Valve Mfg.
Company at price of $401.00. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried.
Commissioner Higglnbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 588, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFOE, FLORIDA, VACATING, CLOSING
AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY DIVIDING THE NORTH
HALF OF BLOCK 2, TIER lO, ACCORDING TO E. R. TRAFFORD'S NAP OF
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved t he waiver of the requirements of the second
reading of said ~rdinance No. 588, and that same be placed on its firal passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Krlder.
Thereupon ~he question recurred upon the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
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Commissioner Scott Yea
" Gatchel Yea
" Hlgglnbotham Yea
" Krider Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Ordinance No. 588 was then.placed on final passage and adoption, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Scott Yea
" Gatchel !,,,i Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Krider Yea.
" Wilson Yea
Thereupon the Chairman announced that t'he City Commission of the City of Sanford,
by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 588, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, VACATING, CLOSING
AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY DIVIDING THE
NORTH..HAIiF OF BLOCK 2, TIER 10, ACCORDING TO E. R. TRAFFORD'S
MAP OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Commissioner Gatchel next introduced Resolution No. 877, and after being read in
full, moved its passage and adoption, seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried by the
following vote of the 0oremission:
Commissioner Scott Yea
" Gatchel Yea
" Higginbo~ham Yea
" Krider Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said ResDolutlon No. 877 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMNISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
COMMENDING THE SANFORD NAVAL AIR STATION IN ITS SERVICES TOGETHER
WITH THE SERVICES OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THEIR PROMPT,
OUTSTANDI~ AND COURAGEOUS CONDUCT IN THE RECENT CRASH OF AN AIR-
CRAFT OF THE SANFORD NAVAL AIR STATION, WHEREIN THEE OCCURRED A
MOST ,REGRETTABLE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WHEREAS, On August 27, 1956 there occurred wit~hin the City limits of the City of
Sanford, Florida, ~a most regrettable and unavoidable accident wherein a naval aircraft crashed
with attendant los s of life and property damage, and
.WHEREAS, Fire and security services of the Sanford Naval Air Station together with
fire and security services of the City of Sanford resporfi ed in a most efficient, prompt and
courageous manner, to the extent that property damage and loss of life in the area were held to
a minimum, and
WHEREAS, Had it not been for the prompt, efficient and courageous efforts on the part
of the services mentioned, loss of life and property damage would have been materially increased,
NOW' THEREFCRE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City*Commission of the City of Satford, FlorJda,
that the services of the Sanford Naval Air Station and the City of Sanford be and they are hereby
commended for their prompt, efficient and courageous activities connected with the aforesaid
crash on August 27, 1956,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That there is hereby extended a sincere regret of the City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida to the persons involved, both from the standpoint
of life and property damage as a result of the aforesaid unavoidable accident.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this Resolution be spread on the minutes of
the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Flarida and copies thereof be delivered to the
Sanford Naval Air Station and ths local press.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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F. D. Scott, Mayor
David M. Gatchel
John Krider
Attest:
H. N. Sayer.
City Clerk
Earl Higginbotham
A. L. Wilson
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The City Manager next submitted a proposed uniform pay classification schedule for
all employees, and same was taken under advisemerit for further study and consideration.
There being no further business the meeting then adjourned until 8:00 o' ~ ock P. M.
September 17, 1956.
ATTEST:
MAYOR