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090858-Regular Session420 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, September 8 at 8 P M 19. 58 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 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, September. 8 at 8 P. M. 19 58 4ii 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, MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, Se~;;'t6mber,8 at 8 P M 19 58 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 MINUTES' City commission, Sanford, Florida, Sept ember 8 at 8 P. M. 1958 413 10. 11. 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, / '4i4 .MINUTES CitY Commission, Sanford, Florida, September.8 at 8 P.M. 19. 58 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. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, September 8 at 8 P. M. 19 58 4i5 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.