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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
December, 9 at 8 P. M. 19_5!?
The City Commissioner of the City of Sanfor~, Florida met in regular ~ession at the
City Hall in the City of Sanfdrd, Florida at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on December 9, 1957.
Present: Commissioner David M. Gatchel, Mayor
# F.D. ~cott
" Merle Warner
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Clerk H. N, Bayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Deputy Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Police Chief R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner Earl Hlgglnbotham
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
.First order of business was a report by the City Manager pertaining to the requirements
and costs of radio equipment in order to secure approval from the ~Federal Government for
matching funds under the Civil Defense 'plan.
Mr. Robert Miller was present to discuss the types of equipment available ~hlch~would
comply with the Civil Defense plan requirements.
After considerable di~cussion, on motion of Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner
Warner and carried, Mr. R. ~iller was appointed as radio technician to prepare specifications
and plans for the necessary radio'equipment in order to obta~ n Federal Funds under the Civil
Defense plan, and authorized the payment of $50.00 for these services, and authorized the
City Manager to advertise for bids f or said equipmen$,
A group from the Sanford Gun Club was present, with Henry Wight as spokesman, submitted
a request for the use as a shooting~ range of Ci~.y proper~y west of Mills Creek.
Mayor Gatchel explained that this area is~ under consideration for industrial develop-
men~ which would preclude consideration of a lease for their purpose.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, authorized the use of the above described land as a shooting range by
the Gun Club and authorized the City Manager to use the City equipment and personnel
to grade the land.
Sonny Raborn, president of the Seminole County JaYcees, next presented a sketch of the
proposed Tourist Informa~ on Booth to be constructed a t the Fourth Street Park on French
Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissiore r Wilson and carried,
same was approved as presented subject to compliance with the City building code.
John BurZon, Architect, recommended the following change orders:
P~l._r._g S_ta;ion No.~ 2.:
Lower Footings
Goldsboro Swimming Pool:
a. Mditional Chemical Corm rols
b.
Add louver-vent in wall in chlorine room.
Change doors to metal gates on equipment
building.
$ 200.00
350.00
100.00
Total 650.00
On motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, Arthitect
Burton was authorized to proceed with the above change order not to exceed $650.00.
Also, submitted recommendations for change orders for the Civic Cent er totaling
$16,375.00, and same were taken under advisement.
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Certificate No. 2, dated December Z, 1957, next submitted by Carroll Daniel Construction
Company covering work completed through November 2~, 1957, under contract for construction of
Civic Center Building, as per Certificate of Approval of Architect John A. ~urtcn, TV, and
on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Bcott and carried, the Commission
authorized payment of same in the amount of $15,873'00'
The City Nanager next submitted a report on the improvements recommended by Boutheastern
Underwriters in order to secUre a lower rate for fire insurance coverage for all property
within the City, advising that since the City is now offering fire protection up to a radius
of five miles, which includes the fringe area outside the City limits, that this entire area
has to be considered in determining the effectiveness of the fire department and its needs
when rating the property within the City. Also, by discontinuing fire protection beyond
the City limits the insurance rates could be lowered and affect an annual savings of approxi-
mately $12,760.00 to the prople of Banford without any additional cost to the City, except
for the radio equipment already authorized, but by continuing the service for the five miles
radius and still affect a reduction in insurance rates, the City would be required to employ
four additional firemen at an annual cost of approximately $13,792,00, He then recommended
that the CitY discontinue all fire protection service beyond the city limits.
After considerable discussion, moved by COmmissioner Bcott, seconded by Commissioner
Warner and carried, to terminate fire Drotection service outside the city limits at the end
of the present contract year ending July 1, 1958, due to such service preventing the City
from enjoying a lower'~'~lre insurance ~emium rate with its present personnel and equipment,
and due to the lack of funds to provide adequate additional personnel to provide such service
beyond the corporate limits without affecting the insurance rates on property within the city,
CommiSsioner Bcott next introduced Resolution No. ~02. and after being read
moved its passage and adoption. Beconded by Commissioner Warner and carried by the following
vote of the Commission
Commis sloner Gatchel Yea
" * Bcott' Yea
" Warner Yea
" Wilson Yea
Raid Resolution No. 902 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMIBBIGN OF THE CITY OF BANFORD, FLORIDA,
IN MEMORIAM OF DR. J. N. TOLAR
WHEREAB, Dr. J. ,N. Tolar recently passed away in the City of 8anford, Florida, and
WHEREAB, Dr. J. N. Tolar had for many years untiringly devoted himself to the affairs
of the City of Sanford, Florida, having been City Physician and actively con~ected With
many boards in the City of Banford, Florida, and
WHEREAB, As a result of the untiring efforts of Dr. J. N. Tolar and his interest in the
City of Banford, its citizens, and the affairs of this community, the City of Banford was a
much finer place in which to live,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Commission of the City of Banford, Florida
that in recognition of the long and devoted service of Dr. J. N. Tolar in the City of Sanford
Florida, and his accomplishments, this Resolution be and the same is hereby passed and
adopted in memoriam to Dr. J. N. Tolar as an expression of sympathy and honor by the Com-
mission.
BE IT FURTHER REBOLVED That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
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of Dr. J. N. Tolar and the local press.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 9th day of December A.D. 1957.
s/ David M. Gatchel, Mayor
Merle W. Warner
SEAL
F. D. Scott
H. N. Bayer .A. L, Wilson
City Clerk A's the Ct'ty' ~c0mmis'sion bf the City
of Sanford, Florida.
Applications next submitted from the Florida State Bank and Sanford Atlantic National
Bank to be designated as depositaries for City of Sanford Funds for year 1958, thereupon,
Commissioner Scott offered Resolution No. 903, and after being read in full, moved its pas-
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried by the following vote of the
sage and adoption.
Commission:
0ommissioner Gatchel Yea
" Scott Yea
" Warner Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Resolution No. 903 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A DEPOSITORY FOR CITY
FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1957-1958.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIT,Y COMMISSION OF THE C~TY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, That the Sanford
Atlantic National Bank and Florida State Bank of Sanford, be and they are hereby declared to
be depositories for City Funds for the year 1957-1958, puruant to requirement of the City
Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the presl-
dent of each of said institutions and that the same be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commis sion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, A. D. 1957.
s/ David M. Gatchel
Merle W. Warner
(SEAL)
F. D. Scott
ATTEST: H.N. Bayer, ..... A. L. Wilson
City Clerk As the CitY Commission of
the City of Sanfcrd, Florida.
Apolication next submitted by Charles Hampton, $23 E 3rd Street, fora permit to operate
a taxicab, after consideration cf the number of permits presently issued, and on motion of
Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried, request was denied.
The City Manager next submltted the following tabulation of bide which were opened
publicly at 2:00 P. M. on December 6, 1957, for furnishing the services and supplies in ac-
cordance with the specifications in the invitations for bids published in Sanford Herald on
November 22, 1957:
Tank repair & Maintenance
K. L. (Jack) Sharps, Orlando, Fla.
Independent Tank Co., Marianna, Fla.
Pittsburg Tank & ToWer Co., Pittsburg, Kan.
Utility Service Maint. Corp., Orlando, Fla.
R. pair Maint. Total
1,250.00 100.00 1,350.00
1,735.00' 600.00 2,335.00
3,100.00 700.00 3,800.00
3,645.00 400.00 %o~5.oo
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FITTINGS
Itughes Supply, Inc., Orlando, Fla.
Flnley's Municipal Supply, Orlando, Fla.
Dav~s ~og~r & 8upPiy ~o., Inc., Thomasville, ~.
aALW
F[nley~e ~untc~paI guppIy
Hugh~ Bupply, Inc.
D~vis ~,te~ · ~upply ~o., Inc.
M~TER _YOK~~
Finley's MUnlcl~l Supply
Ford Meter BOx Co., ~abash, In~.
Hughes Supply, ~nc.
Davis Meter & Supply Company
WATER METERS Eao~
Neptune Mfg. OQmpany 26.20
Davis Meter & Supply Com~ny 26.$0
Hughes Supply, Inc. 26.80
Finley's Munlcl~l Supply 26.88
Rockwell Mfg. Company 27.00
Hersey Mfg. 0om~ny 27.20
$1,853.96
l, 855.95
2,260,20
3,090.15
3,170 · 20
3,500.00
1,425. O0
1,449.00
1,502.34
2,523 · 00
4,585. oo
4, 620. O0
4,690.O0
4,?04.00
4,725.00
4,760. O0
After discussion, and on recommendati~ of the City Manager, Commissioner Warner moved
the acceptance of the lowest bid in each division as follows, except that no maintenance of
water tank bid will be, accepted:
TA~ ~EPAIR - Mellonville'Tank
K. L. Sharpe~. Orlando, Floridla 1,250.00
PIPE FITTINGS:
Hughes Supply, Inc., Orlando, Florida 1,853.96
GALVANI ZED PIPE:
Finley's Municipal Supply 3,090.15
METER YOKES:
Finley' s Municipal Supply l, 425.00
WATER METERS:
Neptune Mfg. Company 4,585.00
Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
Proposal next submitted from K. L. (Jack) Sharps of Orlando, Florida, for the repair
and maintenance of the Mellonville Water Storage Tank for a six-year period for the sum of
$450.00 per year.
After discussion, moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissio~r Wilson and carried
to authorize .the execution of above submitted proposal, at the stated sum.
Letter next submitted from A. H. Oaede, President of Sanford Gas Company, requesting the
Commission to cons~ er deferring until April, 1958, ghelr proposal to hire engineers to In-
vestlgate the safety factor of the smaller gas mains of the Sanford Gas Company.
After discussion, moved by Commlssi oner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Scott and
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carried, to acknowledge the above request from Mr. Gaede, provided that the Sanford Gas
Company, cooperate wl$h the City in obts[ning permits before entering any alley or street to
make ~epairs.
Request received, frcm Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation to close and vacate ghat portion
of Gabbett (Wager) Street west of Myrtle Avenue. After consideration, moved by Commissioner
Wilson, seconded by C.ommissioner Warner and carried, to hold a Public Hearing at 8:00 O,Clock
B. M. on January 13, 1958, to consider the above request.
Consideration ne~t given to the construction of a low. clearance bridge by the Federal
Government Corps of Engineers at the south end of Lake Harney. After discussion, the City
Manager was authorized to. prepare a letter protesting the construction of a bridge of low
clearance at this location, and to forward same to the Corps of Eng~eers in charge of this
pro J eot. .
After discussion, moved by Commiesl oner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Scott and
carried, to grant the Post Office for use during the Christmas period three five-minute
parking spaces on the.east side of Palmetto Avenue, north of First Street, and 3 on First
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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