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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
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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. September 8, 1958, to re-
c'eive the Tax Assessment Roll for 1958, as prepared by the Tax Assessor, and to set asL[a Tax
Equalization Board.
Present: Commissibne'r Merle W. Warner, Mayor " R.S. Brown
" D.M. Gatchel
" Earl Higginbotham
" A.L. Wilson
City AtTo rhey W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Clei-k H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Deputy Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.,
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The Commission then proceeded to sit as a Tax Equalization Bm rd to receive any com-
plaints or objections on ~he 1958 Tax Roll, as prepared by the Tax Assessor and submitted at
this time.
Thereupon the following complaints were presented, and action taken by the Board
as follows:
Mr. Earl W. Vestal, 209 E 5th Street, appeared and submitted a protest against the
assessed value of $6,900.00 olaced on W 47~ ft of Lot l, Blk 7, Tr 2, E; R. Traffords Map.
After comparison with similar properties similarly located, it %ms felt that the
assessment was well in line, and no change was made by the Board.
Mr. J. E. Deneff, 711 Mellonville Avenue, next apoeared and submitted a protest
against the assessed value of $6,900.00 placed on Lot 18, Fort Mellon Subdivision.
After comparison with similar properties similarly located, it was felt that the
assessment was well in line, and no change was made by the Board.
Protest submitted from McCrory Stores, Inc., against the assessed value of $59,120.00
placed on their sto~k of merchandise and furniture and fixtures, claiming a value of $44,035.09
Protest submitted from Phillips Petroleum Company against the assessed value of
$4,$80.00 placed on their equipment, tanks and pumps located at two service stations,
claiming a value of $800.00.
After c~aparison with~he assessed valuations of similar stocks of merchandise of
other merchants, and after'review of the assessed values placed on the Fixtures and Equip-
ment, it was moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Gatchel and
carried, that the above two protests submitted by McCrory Stores Inc., and Phillips Petro-
leum Company, would remain at the assessed value as submitted by the Assessca:.
There being no further complaints or objections registered, the Commission thereupon
proceeded to handle other business of the regular meeting of the City Commission.
Attorney Jo.hn Sutton, next appeared in behalf of the Tamiami Trail Tours, Inc.,
requesting the Commission to endorse the application of his company to be submitted to the
Public Utilities Commission for a Motor Bus Line from Miami to Jacksonville, Florida through
Sanford, Florida, and further stated that the company would guarantee terminal facilities
in Sanford.
Commissioner Higginbotham introduced Resolution No. 914, and after being ~', read in
full moved i~s passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Gatchel and carried by the
following vote of the Commission:
Commiss !chef Warner Yea
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Said Resolution No.; 914 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE APPLICATION OF TAMIAMI TRAIL TOURS, INC.,
FOR A MOTOR BUS LINE FROM MIAMI, FLORIDA TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA,
THROUGH SANFORD, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford is exoeriencing a rapid growth in permanent residents
and in its annual winter visitor population, and is the home of a large military installa-
tion, and
WHEREAS, the continued growth of the city of Sanford, and of the entire area depends
upon the availability of transportation facilities and particularly motor bus transportation,
and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Commission of the City of Sanford
that Tamiaml Trail Tours, Inc., has filed application with the Florida Railroad and Public
Utilities Commission and intends to file application with the Interstate Commerce Commission
fa~ autho~ity::,tD'transport passengers, baggage of passengers, express and newspapers to and
from the City of Sanford, Florida, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and essential that said application be granted in order that
oublic convenience and necessity be best served so that the permanent residents and visitors
to this area may enjoy adequate bus transportation in both the Northerly and Southerly di-
rections out of the City of Sanford, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Com~'ission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, in a regular meeting assembled this 8th day of September, A. D. 1958, that this
Commission formally approves t he applications of Tamiami Trail Tours, Inc., for the exten-
sion of its common carrier bus line service between Miami, Florida, and Jacksonville,
Florida, and this Commission respectfully requests the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities
Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant said applications.
BE IT FuRThER RESOLVED That certified copies of this Resolution be furnished Tamiami
Trail Tours, Inc., for transmittal to the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
and the Interstate Commerce Commission in support of its applications for either temporary
or permanent authority, or both.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida on the 8th day of September A. D. 1958.
s/
(SEAL)
Merle W. Warner, Mayor
Earl Higginbotham
Robert S. Brown
David M. Gatchel
A. L. Wilson
ATTEST: H.,.N,.....Sayer ~s the City Commission of the
City Clerk City of Sanford, Florida.
Request next submitted by Philip Zeuli, owner of lots 1-23 and 65 and 66, Plnehurst,
to change East-west alleys to utility easements from Marshall Avenue to Chase Avenue, and
from Chase Avenue to Lake Avenue between 18th and 20th Streets.
After discussion, moved by Commission Higginbotham,seconde5 by Commissioner Brown
and carried to hold a public hearing on October 13, 1958 to consiSer closing E-W alley and
retaini~g a utility easement from Marshall Avenue to Chase Avenue between 18th Street and
20th Street.
~On motion of Commissioner Higgin%~tham, seco~ed by Commissioner Gatchel a~d carried,
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between 18th Street and 20th Street.
Architect Hal Harriss next appeared to present various costs for varying combinations
of areas for a proposed Goldsboro Youth Recreation building, and same were taken under con-
sideratlon.
The City Manager presented a schedule of costs submitted hy Architect John Burton
for a proposed Goldsboro Youth Recreation Building and same was taken under cons~d eration.
The City Manager next reported on the investigation of complaints received at the
last meeting pertaining to the condition of Pump Branch Creek between 5rd Street and 5th St.
He stated'~hat there was no apparent settling of foundation piers, but the damage reported
was a result of structural failure within the building.
James Leigon, County Health Sanitarian, reported on August 28, 1958, that no odor
and no health or sanitary hazard e×isted, but he did observe a' safety hazard regarding
children playing on the ditch bank.
Robert Hubbard, 615~ E 5rd Street, complaintant, was present and concurred with the
aforesaid reports.
Request next submitted from the Sanford Garden Club for a reduction in rates for
use of the Civic Center due to their assistance in landscaping the building.
Commissioner Gatchel pointed out that numerous Civic Clubs had made contributions to
the Civic Center and on this basis it would not be fair to recognize Just one organization
in this manner and therefore moved that the request be denied. Seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and car~ied.
A report was received that Clay Williams had donated a pool table and assessories
to the Youth Wing of the Civic Center, and on motion of Commissioner Higgir~tham, seconded
by Commissioner Gatchel and carried, the City Manager was authorized to prepare a letter of
appreciation from the Commission.
Application next submitted from H. A. and Margaret Manning for transfer of beer and
wine license to George DeMattlo, d/b/a George's Grocery, 1506 W 15th ~treet~ and on motion
of Commissioner Higginbotham, Secorded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, same was approved
upon recommendation of the Chief of Police.
Application ne×t submitted for transfer of beer and wine license from S. P. Griffin
to W, E. Pratt, d/b/a B & C Grocery, 1505 Sa'nford Avehue, and on motion of Commissioner
Gatchel, seconded by Commissioner Hi~gginbotham and carried, same was approved upon recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police.
After consldera~ion and on 'motion of Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner
Gatchel and carried, Wally Philips ~as reappointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
The City Manager submitted a p~opdsed ~tree~ resurfacing program and after dis-
cussion and on motion of Commlss~1oner Hlgglnboth~m, seconded by Commissioner Brown and
carried, the Commission authorized the City Manager to Droceed ~Ath the program in priority
as follows:
Priority
Rosalia-Sanford to Me!lonville Ave
Grandview North 20th St. to Sanford
Grandview Ave S - Hibiscus to Lilly
Hibiscus Ct., 20th St to Grandview N
Summerlin-RR Track to Celery
Paloma Ave; Rosalia to Locust
San~rd Ave; First to Boulevard
Ibs/sq yd
Length Width Appli- Amt. Cost
feet feet cation Tons
2,800 18o ?-gV'f- $5,584.00
650 2~ 180 156 1,248.00
400 24 180 96 768.00
250 52 180 80 6~0.00
1,300 24 180 512 2,496.00
1,000 24 180 240 1~920.00
600 40 160 213 1,704.00
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Hood-Commercial to Blvd
Commercial; Sanfo~,~ to Park
Mellonville; First to Blvd
Blvd; Mellonville to Park
Locust; Celery to 20th St.
Elm; First to 20th Street
Elm; 24th to 25th Street
2nd Street:
Mellonville to San Carlos
San Carlos to Chapman
Chapman west 160'
160' West of Chapman to Sanford
600 40 160 213
975 40 160 348
478 24 180 115
5,400 50 180 1,760
2,600 24 170 290
6,300 24 180 1,520
1,300 24 180 312
600 24 180 155
1,450 ~2 180 465
160 40 180 64
1,000 32 180 320
$1,705.00
2,784.00
920.0o
14,080.00
4,720.00
12,160.00
2,496.00
1,160.O0
~,720.00
512.oo
2,560.00
Commissioner Hig~'inbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 652, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA ASflENDING CHAPTER 24,
SECTION 2~-1 THEREOF, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
1955, SAID SECTION PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CHARGES FOR
TRANSPORTAION OF PASSENGERS BY TAXICAB, SAID AMENDMENT INCREAS-
ING SAID CHARGES BY TEN CENTS.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
CommimS~oner Gatchel 'then r~oved the waiver of the requirement of the second reading
of said Ordinance No. 652, and tha% same be placed on final passage and adoption. Seconded
by Commissioner Higginbotham.
Thereupon the question recurr'ed ~pon the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and ~he vote stands as foll'ows:
Commiss lo'ncr Warner Yea
" Brown Yea
" Gat c he 1 Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Wi ls on Yea
Said Ordinance No. 652 was then placed on its final pas'sage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Warner Yea
!~ Brown Yea
" Gatchel Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Wilson Yea
Thereupon the Chairman announced that t he City Commission cT the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 652, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24,
SECTION 24-1 THEREOF, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
1955, SAID SECTION PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CHARGES FOR
TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS BY TAXICAB, SAID AMENDMENT INCREAS-
ING SAID CPL~RGES BY TEN CENTS.
Commissioner Wilson next introduced Resolution No. 913, and after being read in full
moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Gatchel and carried by the follow-
lng vote of the Commisgon:
Commis si oner Warns r Yea
" Brown Yea
" Gat c he 1 Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Reso!ut~nn No. 913 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAh~FORD, FLORIDA
REQUESTING CHANGE IN LOCATION OF POST OFFICE FACILITY IN THE CITY
OF S A NF OKD.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, has hePeZofore adopted
a resolution requesting a new post office facility in the City of Sanford, Florida And cited
the ~eed therefc~, and
WHEREAS, Since the adoption of said resolution traffic conditions and population in-
creases have further proved the inadequacy of the present post office facility and clearly
shows the necessity for relocating the same because of the increase of traffic and congestion,
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and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida f~eels that a new post
office facility for Sanford should be constructed and so' located that such facility 'could be
used and main'rained without the attendant congestion.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida
that the Post' Office Department of the United States be and the same is hereby, requested to
¢ors truct a new post office facility for the City of Sanford, and to ~locate the same at a site
to be recommended by local officials.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of t he City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida and copies thereof be delivered to appropriate
interested parties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 8th Day of September, A. D. 1958.
s/ Merle W. Warner
Earl Higginbo tham
(SEAL)
A. L. Wilson
Attest: H.N. Sayer David M. Gatchel
City Clerk
Robert S. Brown
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
Commissioner Brown next intorduced Resolution No. 912, and after being read in full
moved its passage and adoption. SecoNd ed by Commissioner Gatchel and carried by the follow-
lng vote of the Commission:
Commls sloner Warner Yea
" Brown Yea
" Ga t chel Yea
" Hi ggi nb ct ham Yea
" Wi 1 s on Yea
Said Resolution No. 912 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA' COMMENDING CHIEF FRED
H CARTER, OF' THE UNITED STATES NAVY, SANFORD NAVAL AIR STATION,
SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN NAVY SHORE PATROL
WORK AND CO~OPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD.
WHEREAS, Chief Fred H. Carter of the United States Navy, presently stationed at the
Sanford
/Naval Air Station, Sa~ford, Florida, and'~ for the last three years engaged in Navy Shore Patrol
operations in the City of Sanford, Florida, is about to be transferred from Sanfo'~d, Florida,
and
WHEREAS, during said three year period Chief Carter in the opinion of law enforcement
officials of the City of Sanford has rendered outstanding service in connection with law en-
forcement work not only to the Navy but to the City of Sanford, and has exhibited a spirit
of co-operation in his capacity with the Navy which ~has~materially contributed to the efficienc
and harmony of City-Navy law enforcement,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the 'City of Sanfo~, Florida
that Chief Fred H. Carter be and he is hereby commended for his outstanding service with the
Navy Shore Patrol and his outstanding co-operation with law enforcement officials of the City
of Sanford, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that t his Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and copies thereof delivered to appropriate Navy
Officials.
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Attest:
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, A. D. 1958.
s/ Merle W. Warner, Mayor
Earl Higginbotham
A. L. Wilson
(SEAL)
David M. Gatchel
~_/ H N. Bayer
OitY C'l~k R$bert S. Brown
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
The City Manager reported that the County Tax Assessor had requested additional help
to assist in verifying the signatures of~eeholders petitioning the City for annexation, and
on motion of Commissioner Gatchel, seconded by Commissioner Brown and carried, the City Clerk
was authorized to designate a clerk from his office for this assistance.
The City Manager reported that Fred Williams, owner of property on the South East
corner of Magnolia Avenue and .3rd Street, had inquired as to whether the City would be in-
terested in establishing under a co-operative agreemant plan. a parking lot at this location
and after discussion, the Commission requested the City Manager ta sub.mit estimated revenues
and costs to set-up, and operate same.
Upon being informed that the property owners on N Elr!iott Avenue objected to the
installation of overhead street lights as authorized by the-Commission on July 28, 1958,
moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissloner Brown and carried to recind
the authorizatlon.
After discussion, moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham
and carried, authorizing the City Manager to proceed with obtaining a bronze plaque for the
Civic Center outlining the development of the Public Projects Program.
After consideration, moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seco~ed by Commissioner
Gatchel and carried to extend until October 15, 1958, the fire protection agreement with
Brailey Odham executed under date of July 14, 1958, provided said action is agreed upon
by Mr. Odham.
After discussion and on recommendation of James Gut, commander of the VFW, moved by
Commissioner Gatchel, second ed by Commissioner Wilson and carried, to incorporate into agree-
ment for the VFW to lease the American Legion Hut property the following:
a. Failure of the VFW to hold regular meeting there for a
period of 90 days, the property automatically reverts
to the City. This does not include special or auxiliary
meetings.
b. State, County and City functions to be allowed use of the
building provided it does not interfere with regular use by
the VFW.
Robert Cherry, next appeared to outline paving needs in the South-west section ~f the
City, and upon being informed of the City's policy of the prooerty owners each paying 1/~ of
the const:ruction cost, Robert Cherry stated he would contact various abutting property owners
to ascertain if they desired the paving under these conditions.
After discussion, moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Cdm~mis8ioner Wilson and
carried, the Commission authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Quit Claim deed to
C. W. Brantley on Lot 19, Blk 7, Bel-Air, in Order to clear title which was vested in the Cit
at one time through foreclosure.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned u~!~il 8:00 o'clock Sept.ll,1958.