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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
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The 0ity 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., April 8, 1957.
Present:
Commissioner David M. Gatchel, Mayor
" Earl H~inbotham
" F.B. Scott
" Merle W. Warner
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Clerk H, N. Bayer
Ass't Dlr. of Fin~ H. N. Tamm Jr.
Chief of Police R. G. Williams ~
Absent: City Manager W. E. Knowles
Meeting called to order by the Ohairman.
The first order of business was a Public Hearing to consider closing vacating and
abandoning a portion of Sanford Avenue in accordance with following notice published in
Banford Herald on March 19, 1957:
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING, CLOBING
AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Banford,
Florida, at 8:00 P. M. on the 8th day of April, A. D. 1957, in the
City Commissioners' Room at the City Hall in the City of eanford,
Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will va-
cate and abandon any right of the City and the public in and to that
portion of the East side of Sanford Avenue in the City of Sanford~
Florida, as shown by E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford, Florida, as per
plat thereof duly of record in the public records of Seminole County,
Florida, described as follows, to-wit:
B~gi~ning 11 feet West of the Northwest
corner of Lot 7, Block 7 Tier A, run
South 32 feet, thence West four-tenths
of a foot, thence North 32 feet, thence
East four-tenths of a foot to point of
beginning.
Persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place
above specified.
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BANFORD, FLORIDA.
BY: _s / _H,_ iN. Says r, jQi~%y _O!~e~r_k
The Chairman then announced that the Commission would be glad 1D hear from anyone in
favor of, or against closing, vacating and abandoning that portion of Sanford Avenue as des-
cribed in the foregoing notice.
There being no objections registered, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the por-
tion of the street be closed., vacated and abandoned a:s advertised, and the City Attorney pre-
pare the necessary ordinance for adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
Letter of request next submitted from Mather Furniture Company for the City to pave the
alley in back of their store at 203-209 E. First Street. The estimated cost for materials
be lng $474.78.
Thereupon after discussion and consideration, and on recommendation of the Director
of Public Works, Commis~oner Higginbotham moved that the City pave said alley, together with
the connecting "T" alley, and also the alley between Palmetto and Sanford Avenues and First
and Second Streets, providing the abutting property owners connect all downspouts from build-
ings into the storm sewers prior to the pavement. Secorded by Commissioner Warner and carried.
Commissioner Hlgginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 89~ and moved its passage and
adoption, and further moved that the Mayor be authorized to present same on behalf of the City
at the Public Hearing to be conducted in Sanford on April 10, 1957, concerning construction of
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, April. 8 at 8 P. M,.
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following vote of the Commission:
0ommissi~on~er Gat chel Yea
" Higgi nbot ham _Yea
" Soo tt Yea
" War~r Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Resolution No. 894 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF ~THE CITY CONMISBION OF THE CITY OF BANFORD, FLORIDA
ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE ST. JOHNB-Ih~DIAN RIVER IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION ADVOCATING mTHE PROP6SED BANFGqD-TITUBVILLE CANAL, AND
REQUESTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ~UCH A CANAL.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of th~ Ct~ty of Sanford, Florida has for many years been
active in the promotion of a p~oposed canal c6nnecting Sanford and Titusville, and-
WHEREAB, The City Commission of the City of Sanford, together with the people of the
City of SanforS, recognize the tremendous importance and significance of such a project in
bringing about increased tourist travel, pleasure boating, industrial development, and water
access to the rapid growing Central Florida area, and
WHEREAS, The City of Sanford at the present time is completing Construction of a
new breakwater and boat basin, funds having been already set aside for the same, together
with immediate action toward the construction of a terminal dock and warehouse facility, both
of said projects greatly enhancing the economic value of such a canal project, and
WHEREAS, The construction of such a canal project would serve as an effective means
of flood control, thereby eliminating the disastrous nature of the rapid fluctations of
water in the Bt. Johns River Valley, and
WHEREAS, The economic life and activity of Seminole County, the City of Sanford, and
surrounding areas would be greatly enhanced by such a'!:proJect,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Commission 'of the City of Sanford, Florida
that the efforts of the St. Johns-Indian River Improvement Association. advocating the Sanford-
Titusville Canal are hereby endorsed and that the Corps of Army Engineers ia requested to
favorably report the construction of such project and to lend all efforts toward the immediate
planning and construction of the Sanford-Tit~usvllle Canal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission of the City of Sanfovd, Florida, and copies thereof presented to official represent.
atives of the U. $. Corps of Engineers at a hearing to be held ~in Sanfo~d, Florida on April
lC, 1957, and copies thereof delivered to the local press.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 8th day of April, A. D. 1957.
(S E A L) s/ David N. Gatchel, Mayor
Attest: s/ H. N. Bayer, City Clerk
The following tabulation of bi~$ next submitted on purchase of a street sweeper in
accordance with the invitation for bids published in .Sanfovd Herald on March 5, 1957:
MACHINERY & SUPPLY CORPORATION, ~acksonville:
Mobil Sweeper
FLORIDA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, ORLANDO:
Mobil Sweeper
GRAZE-DEMPSEY, INC., JACKSO~VILIE:
Wayne Sweeper
A. E. FINLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., LAKELAND:
Elgin Sweeper
$8,900.00
8,900.00
9,4~o.0o
10.997.0o
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- Recommendation then submitted from the City Manager on purchase of a Mobil Sweeper
from Florida Equipment Company, of~ Orlando.
Thereupon a representative from Machinery & Supply Corporation, of Jacksonville,
stated that his company had the franchise on Mobil Sweepers for the Sanford territory. Mr.
C. Crenshaw, Manager of Florida Equipment Company, advised that his company had been given
the franchise.
After discussion, and in view.of, the dispute over the franchise on sale of the Mobil
Sweeper, action was deferred on awarding the bid, pending advice from the Mobil Sweeper
COmpany as to which one of the two representatives is authorized to sell the sweeper to the
City.
Application next submitted from Anthony Benjamin, colored, for renewal of his permit
and license to operate one of his taxicabs that has been out of service since October 1, 1956.
Said applicant having operated a taxicab business from Midway into Sanford sims 1937, ~
After consideration, and on motion of Commissioner Hlgginbotham, seconded by Com-
missioner Wilson and carried, the Commission granted the renewal of the permit on recommenda-
tion cf the Chief of Police.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried,
current invoices and payrolls next approved, as evidenced by General Fund Sanford Atlantic
National Bank Vouchers Nos. 7195 thru 7230; General Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers No~,.'
1390 thru 1516; Water ~& Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic Matt onal Bank Vouchers Nos'. 149
thru 163; Water & Sewer Renewal & Replacement Fund Vouchers Nos. 10 and 11; Public Projects
Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank. Voucher. No. 51; and Public Projects Fund Florida State
Bank Voucher No. 24.
Request next submitted from Police Sgt. Leo Rock to borrow $1,000.00 from the City
for the purpose of paying outstanding personal obligations, to be repaid $100.00 monthly
from his salary.
After discussion and careful consideration, it was felt that the Commission could
not be Justified in loaning t~his ams of the City's money to an 'employee, also, that it would
be establishing a precedent for other similar request.
Further consideration next given to the ~roposed docks and terminal project, and
after a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Scott moved that the City Manager be authorized
and directed to invite engineers to meet with the Commission relative to engineering services
for preparing a feasibility and location report on the construction of such facilities.
Seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried.
Consideration next given to the matter of imposing a use charge on vehicles in
order to derive additional revenue for street improvements and maintenance.
After discussion as to authority to impose such a charge against vehicles, Com-
missioner Warner moved t hat the City Attorney be instructed to request the LegislatiVe dele-
gation to pass the necessary legislation granting the City aut~hority to impose a vehicle
use charge of $5.00 annually against each vehicle registered within its corporate limits,
the revenue derived from such charge to,,be used solely for street improvements and maintenance
Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
There being.no further business ~he meeting adjourned.