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The CI~y 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. March 25, 1957.
Present: Commissioner David M. Gatchel, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" F.D. Scott
" Merle. W. Warns
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. O. Hutchison, Jr.
0try Olerk H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Chief of Police R. G, Williams
Meetin~g called to order by the' Chairman.
On motion of Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried, minutes
of special messing of March 4, and regular meeting of March 11, 1957, approved.
The next order of business was a Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating a rd abando
lng a certain public alley in accordance with following notice published in Sanford Herald on
March 4, 1957:
TO ~tOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YoU will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00
P..M. on March 25, 1957 at the City Uommissioner's Room.at the City. Hall in the City of Sanford
Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will close, vacate and abandon
any right of the Oity and the public in and to that certain alley hereinafter described, to-wit
That certain alley running north and south from
Rosalia Drive south to its intersection with an
east-west alley between Locust Avenue and Vernan-
go Avenue, and bounded on west by Lot 18 and on
the east by Lot 19, of Block 20, San Lanta Second
Section, in the City of Sanford, Florida.
Persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place above specified.
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA
BY: s/ H. N. Sa yet City ~lerk
The Chairman then announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against closing, vacating and abandoning the alley as described in the foregoing
notice.
There being no objections registered, Commissioner Scott moved that the alley be closed
vacated and abandoned as advertised, and that the City Attorr~y prepare the necessary ordinance
for adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried.
Mr. W. M. Bostwick, Consulting Engin esr who ~ecommended the construction and operation
of a municipal dock and merchantile warehouse in his report on "Economic Survey of Banford
and Seminole County", next appeared and explained his proposal for constructing and operating
such facilities as outlined in said report. He advised that the estimated cost of $500 ~00.00
included $67,000.00 working'capital because the projected revenues indicated that the facilitie
would not be self supporting for the first five years, and would have to be subsidized by some
other source of revenue during this period. Mr. Bostwick also advised that according to in-
formation obtained from the National Warehouse Association the proposed warehouse of 37,000
square feet 'of floor area would be sufficient for the initial unit, with the second one to be
added as business expands. Also, that approximately 50% of the warehouse business would be
serviced by trucks, 30% by rail, and 20% by barge. He also recommended that the City con-
struct and operate the docks and terminal instead of creating a Port Authority, stating his
opinion that the City could operate under more efficient management.
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After a lengthy discussion, the Chairman advised Mr. Bostwlck that the City's first
ar~ major problem was to find ways am] means of financing the project, and in view of its
fiscal agent not being able to attend this meetlm~, action would have to be deferred until
April 1, at which time the fiscal agent would be present.
B. F. Borden, representing the engineering firm of Smith & G~llespie, next appeared
and submitted report on proposed sewage treatment facilities for Sanford, the estimated con-
struction cost being $365,000.00. He explained the reason for the cost being almost double
of the one they designed for t he City in 1956 was due to it being 50% larger in capacity in
order to take care of the recent growth of the community, and also due to the increase of 111%
in construction cost. Mr. Borden'also advised that in view of having to change the design of
the plant due to the rapid growth of Sanford, and the relocation of the interceptor main under
the recent e~ewer improvement program, they would only be able to allow the City a credit of
$1,965.00 from the engineering fees in sum of $7,860.00 paid them for preparing the plans
and specifications on the treatment plant in 1956.
After discussion action was deferred, pending a meeting with the fiscal agent on
April 1, to consider the feasibility of financing the proposed treatment plant from the water
and. sewer revenues.
The 0ity Manager next submitted t he following tabulation of bids which were opened
publicly at 2.30 P. N., March 20, 1957, f~ furnishing the following equipment in accordance
with the specifications in the invitation for bids published in Sanford Herald on March 4,1957:
TWO GARBAGE BODIES
Rivers Body Factory, Jacksonville:
2 Hydepa Bodies $8,430.00
Power Brake & Equipment, Inc., Jacksonville:
2 Gar Wood Bodies 9,580.00 ,
Rowland Truck Equipment, Inc., Jacksonville:
2 Hell Bodies 9,970.00
A. E. Finley & Associates, Inc., Lakeland:
2 Leach Bodies, F. O. B. Banford 10,395.00
F. O. B. Oahkosh, Wise. 9,511.00
After comparison of prices submitted and the type of bodies bid upon, and on recommen-
dation of the City Manager, Commissioner Hlgginbotham moved the acceptance of bid of A. E.
Finley & Associates, Inc., on purchase of two Leach garbage bodies at price of $9,511.00,
with acceptance of delivery at Oshkosh, Wisc. Seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried.
TW, O TRUCK C,H ,S,,SXS,
Superior G. M. C. Trucks, Inc., Orlando:
2 G. M. C. Truck Chassis 12,586.00'
After consideration, and in view of no other bids b~vlng been received, 'Commissioner
Higginbotham moved the acceptance of a~resaid bid of Superior G. M. C. Trucks, Inc., on par-
chase of two truck chassis at price $12,586.60. Seconded by Commissioner Scott and' carried.
TWO DUMP TRUCKS
Superior G. M. C. Trucks, Inc., Orlamdo:
2 G. M. C. Trucks with Gar Wood Bodies
Strickland-Morrison, Inc., Sanford:
2 Ford Trucks with Gar Wood Bodies
9, ~11.98
10,088.50
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After comparison of prices'submitted and the quality of trucks bid upon, Commissioner
Higginbotham moved the acceptance of the low bid, that of Superior G. 14. C, Trucks, Inc., at
price of $9,411.98. Seconded by Commissioner Scot~ and carried.
2.50o FT. OF 2 . ZNO ,,ANV 400 I -ZNOH FZRE HOSE:
24~-INCH. I~-IN~
James W. Hodges, DeLa~:
Goodrioh-Jupitor Hose
Hill Hardware Company, Sanford:
Eureka-U. B. Rubber Hose 1.75
American LaFranoe, Sorrento:
Goodyear-Alflex 1.80
A. E. Finley, Lakeland:
Hewit%-Robtn, Inc., Hose 1.26
Republic Rubber Divis~n, Youngston, Ohio:
Lee Rubber & Tire Corp. Hose 1.$0
Highway Equip. & Supply, Orlando:
HamiltOn Rubber Mfg. Corp.
Fire Chief & Leader 1.45
Ralph Lossing, Sr., Sanford:
Quaker Hose Mfg. Co.,
Super Fyre Flex 1.60
South Trail Fire Equipment Co., Sarasota:
Hewitt-Robin, Inc.,
Hewitt' Rubbert Div.-Ajax 1.75
The General Detroit Corp., Detroit, Mich: ~
D IS COUNT
$l, ?o 1.15
1.22 2%
1.26 12%
.9o
2%
1.16
1.2o
Quick Aid Brand Hose 1.27 .88
After careful consideration and comparison of~ quall~y of hose bid upon, and on recom-
mendation of the Flr~ Chief, Commissioner Warner moved the acceptance of bid of James W. Hodges
for furnishing 2,500 f$. of 2~-inch Goodrich-Jupitor~ fire' hose at price of $1.?0 per ft., and
400 ft of l~-inch hose at $1.1.5 per ft., less 2% discount. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried.
On recommendation of Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner Wilson,~ seconded
by Gommissloner Warner and carried, the Commission next approved the aPPlication of Leola
Roberts for Permi~ to sell beer and wines at 422 E 5th Street.
The following recommendation next submitt~ed from the Zoning and Planning Commission:
(a) Rezone from R-I-AA (Single-Family) to R-2 (Multiple-Family) the area
bounded on sou~h by 2nd Street; on eas~ by Mellonvllle Avenue; on
north by Seminole Boulevard; and on west~ by San Carlos ~venue.
(b) Rezone Trom R-I (Single-Family) ~o R-2 (14ul~iple-Family) ~the Proper~y
described as ~he We~t one-half of Blocks 4, 5 and BW~ of Block 3, of
Tier 9, E. R. Trafford's Map.
(c)~ Rezone from R-l (Single-Family) to R-2 (Multi~le-Family) the property
described as Blocks $ and 5, Tier ?; East one-half of Blocks $ and 5
Tier 8; and West one-half of Bloc~ $,~ Tier 6, of E. R. Trafford's Map.
Thereupon after consideration Commissioner Warner moved that a public hearing be held
at 8:00 P. M., April 15, 1957, to consider rezonlng t~he foregoing ~des'crIbed property in ac-
cordance with the r~commendation of the Zoning and Planning Commissio~. SeConded by Com-
missioner Higginbotham and carried.
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On recommendation of the members of the Fire Department, and on motion Of Commissioner
Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried, Ass't Chief R. T. Thomas was next ap-
pointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fireman's Relief & Pension Fund to fill
the vacancy of the fireman member.
Consideration next given to the following recommendations of the police and firemen
for amendments and adoptions to their pension systems by special Act to be approved by 1957
Leg islat ute:
I Adopt the firemen's general law as a local bill with the following
changes for Fire Department:
1. Have two regularly employed members of the department elected
to the Board for two years in addition to the Mayor and Chief.
Suggest the City Clerk be included as the Secretary and Treasurer
also.
2. Increase the firemen's contribution to be authorized up to $%
instead of the present 2%.
3. Eliminate any contribution from a man receiving a pension.
$. Eliminate the $100.00 ceiling from the present law and base
the pension on the schedule in number 6.
5. Base Widow's pension on the same basis as her husband. ( see 4)
6. Pension to be based on a schedule 20 years Service - ~0% of
Salary; 21 years service - ~5% of salary; 22 years service -
50% of salary; 23 years service - 55% of salary; 24 years
service - 60% of salary; 25 years service - 65% of salary
( maximum).
?. Permit funds to be invested in Federal Reserve notes.
II Abandon the ~resent law and transfer funds to a new local bill adopting,
in form, the Firemen's pension law, as changed above, for the Police
Department. The new bill should be separate and incorporate the present
sources of revenue now authorized by law for the Police Department.
III In addition, a discussion is requested on the following points:
1. The City to match the contribution of the employees --- this
would be up to 4% of their wages. It would amount to approxi-
mately $2,500.00 per department per year at 4%.
2.The City be authorized to levy up to 1 mill to make the above
matching contribution.
After discussion as to Item 1 and 2 of Section III of the foregoing recommendations,
it was the opinion of the Commission that the City could not be Justified in matching the
proposed contribution of 4% of the salaries of the police and firemen and levy an ad valorem
tax up to one mill to provide for such contribution, without providing for similar contribution
for all other employees, which it Is financially unable to do at this time.
Thereupon Commissioner Scott moved that in view of the existing inequalities in the
City's contribution to the pension syste~ms, due to contribution of all court cost to the
police pension system and matching the 24% contribution of all other employees to social
security, except the firemen; that the City contribute 23% of the firemen's salaries to the
Flremen's Relief & Pension Fund, beginning April 1, 1957. Seconded by Commissioner Warner and
carried.
After further discussion, in which the firemen advised that they did not wish to in-
crease their present contribution of 2% of salaries to 4% unless matched by the City, Com-
missioner Scott moved the approval and authorization of Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and ? of Section I
of the Foregoing recommendations. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Consideration next given to Item 6 of Section I, setting up a schedule of retirement
benefits on service.
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based on 25 years of service and 50 years .of'age:
25 Years of Service - ~O% of Salary
26 years of service - $5% of Salary
27 years of service - 50% of Salary
28 years of service - 55%' of Salary
29 years of service~ - 60% of salary
30 years of service 65% of salary iMaximum)
On motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
the Commission next approved Section 2 of the foregoing recommendations, and authorized the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary bills for pa ssage by 1927 Legislature.
Commissioner Wilson next introduced Resolution~No. 890, and after being read in full,
moved its passage and adoption.
vote of the Commission:
Seconded by 0ommissioner Warner and carried by the following
Commissioner Gatohel Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Scott Yea
" Warner Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Resolution No. 890 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~MISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
EXTENDING THE~SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND THE.
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO MRS. CAROLA BANFORD DOW,
DAUGHTER OF GENERALHENRY SHELTON SANFORD, FOR WHOM THE CITY OF BAN-
FORD WAS NAMED, FOR HF~R GIFT TO THE CITY OF BANFORD, FLORIDA, AND ITS
PEOPLE OF THE INVALUABLE LIBRARY, PAINTINGS AND HISTORICAL RELICS OF
GENERAL HENRY SHELTON SANFORD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF S ANFORD, FLORIDa:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cat'la Sanford Dow, daughter of General Henry Sheldon Sanford, Florida
was named, has recently given the City of Sanf°rd, Florida the library, paintings, and his-
torical relics collected by her father, the said General Henry Shelton Sanford, as a living
memorial to the memory of her father, and.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the CitY of Sanford, Florida feels that said gift is a
priceless and invaluable contribution to said City and its citizens, and a fitting memorial
to General Henry Shelton Sanford, and
WHEREAS, The City Commission on behalf of itself and the people of the City of Sanford
FlOrida feel that the sincere appreciation should be conveyed to Mrs. Carols Sanford Dow for
said gift,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida
that the sincere appreciation of the people of the City of Sanford and the City Commission
be and the same is 'hereby conVeyed to Mrs. Cgrola Sanford Dow for the gift of the library,
paintings, and historical relics of General Henry Shelton Sanford, the same to stand as aliv-
ing memorial to the said General Henry Shelton Sanford and as a reminder to the people of the
City of Sanford of the man so responsible for the founding and naming of the City of Banford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the City Commission and copies thereof delivered to Mrs. Carols Banford Dow and the press.
PASSED Ak~D ADOPTED This 25th day of March, A. D. 1957.
s/ David M. Gatchel, Mayor
(SEAL)
Merle W. Warner
F. D. Scott
Earl Higg~nbotham
ATTEST:
s/-H N Bayer
City Clerk
A. L. Wilson
As the City~-O6mn~lssion .of ~he
City of Sanford, Florida.
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presented for approval and adoption at the 1957 Session of Legislature, which would take away
the powers of all municipalities within Seminole County to regu]Jate the sale of alcoholic
beverages within their oo~porate limits, and place such powers under the Jurisdiction of
the county.
After discussion Commissioner Higginbotham offered the following resolution of ob-
Jection, No. 891, and ~oved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Warner and
carried by the following vote of. the Commission:
Commissioner Gatchel Yea
# Htgglnbotham Yea
" Scott Yea
" Warner Yea
" Wil s on Yea
Said Resolution No. 891 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, OPPOSING A~¥g LEGIS-
LATION OR ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF SEMI-
NOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CURTAILING OR RESTRICTING ANY AUTHORITY,
PRESENTLY VESTED IN THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA UNDER STATE LAW.
WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Flor2ta that the Legislative Delegation of Seminole County, Florida intends to introduce at
the next session of the State Legislature a bill to control and set the hours of sale of
alcoholic beverages within the confines of Seminole County, Florida, including the municipal-
lties included therein, and
WHEREAS, A~ the present time, under'State law, the City Commissim,o£ the City
of Sanford, Florida, by affirmative action, and the commissions of other municipalities in ssi(
county, by affirmative action, can regulate and control the hours of sale of alcoholic beve-
rages within the corporate limits of s aid municipalities, and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, is of the opinion that
said Commission is the direct elected governing body of the City of Sanford, Florida, and by
action of the people in control thereof, and in such capacity is directly responsible to the
people of the City of Sanford, Florida for any and all activities within the City of Sanford,
FIorld.a,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida,
that the Legislative Delegation of Seminole County be and they are hereby notified that the
City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida is opposed to any legislation or activity on
behalf of said Legislative Delegation that in any manner infringes upon or affects the authori
and control of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida in its direct governmental
obligation to the people of the City of Sanford, Florida, and specifically opposes the intro-
duction into the Legislature of the State of Florida at its next session, of any bill regulat-
ing the sale of alcoholic beverages or which affects any other activity presently under the
authority of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida by state law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of t he Git y
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida and ~pies thereof delivered to the Legislative
Delegation of Seminole County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 25th day of March, A. D.
Attest:
s/ David M. Gatohel, Mayor
(SEAL)
H. N. Sayer, Clerk
Mayor Gatchel next reported that the General Sanford Memorial Library and Museum
~i~n~p ,d~ice ~quilornenr C~., inc., Orlando. ~]~rida
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Association bad.agreed to have the books in the Memorial Library catalogues for the
The City Manager next reported on delivery and. acceptance of the two new fire trucks
p~rchased at cost of $37,950.00 under the capital improvement program, and on motion of Com-
missioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, the Commission authorized
payment of same by the Mayor and Clerk.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
gm
-- ~ty Clerk