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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, January 26, at 8 P. M.
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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 ~anford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on January 26, 1959.
Present: Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor
II Joe B. Baker
" Robert S. Brown
" Earl Higginbotham
II Merle Warner
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.,
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N~ Tamm, Jr.,
Police Chief R. G. Williams
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Request next submitted rrom P. R. Rieboldt for a three-year lease of the Bandshell
and Pier to set up a business to provide boating dockage, storage, fuel and supplies. Mr.
Rieboldt proposes to close-in the Bandshell and repair the piers.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Rieboldt was requested to present a comprehensive
plan of types of construction that would be used for boat storage and dockage, an outline of
a repair program, and an ~stimate of his proposed investment; thereafter, the Commission
would give the plan further consideration.
Tom McDonald, President of the Sanfora-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, next
appeared to request that the $210.00 reduction in their budget 'appropriation be reinstated
ana outlined projects in which his association has participated and their costs. Art Harris
next appeared to report that the Jaycee Information Booth would be finished in February,
and have paid for all materials used.
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After discussion, moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Brown
and carried, authorizing the transfer of $210.00 from the Contingency Account No. 8150
to Publicity Account No. 8134 (2), Jaycees.
R. H. LeFils, owner of a salvage yard at 1715 W 3rd Street, next appeared, stating
he had received a 30 day notice to vacate as he was'not conforming to the Zoning Code.
He further stated that his neighbors have not objected to his business and that it would be
an extreme hardship to comply with the order.
After consideration, and on motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner
Brown and carried, the Commission authorized an extension' of the order to vacate for a six
months period.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
Warner and carried, the Commission appointed H. N. Tamm, Jr., as Director of Finance and is
to serve a probationary period of one year.
After cons id era tion and moti on of Commi ssloner Higginbotham, second ed by Commi ssioner
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Brown and carried, the Commismon approved the reclassification and advances as follows:
Street Supt.
$4,772.00
4,328.00
Sewer Supt.
Edgar L. Griffith, from 23-C to 23-D at
Robert Kelly, from 20-C to 23-B at
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Pursuant to a Public Hearing held on October 14, 1957, the Commission approved Vacat-
ing and abandoning a portion of Rose Street in consideration of the City being deeded the
South 50 feet of Lots 5 and 6 of Block J, Neaves Addition. Said deed dated January 17, 1959
recorded in Book 208, Page 285, has been received by the City.
Commissioner Brown next introduced Ordinance No. 667, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA CLOSING, VACATING
AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF ROSE STREET IN THE CITY OF SANFORD,
]'LORIDA FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHAPMAN AVENUE EAST TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH LOCUST AVENUE.
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City Commissio,n, Sanford, Florida, January. 26 at 8 P.. M.
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Commissioner Brown then moved the waiver of the requirement of the second reading of
Ordinance No. ,667, and that same be placed on final passage and adoption.
Thereupon the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commiss ioner
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II
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W:'Llson
Baker '
Brown
Higginbotham
Warner
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Said Ordinance No. 667 was then' placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commis s ion er
II
II .
II
II
Wilson
Baker
Brown
1rIi ggi n bo t ham
Warner
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Thereupon the Chairman announced tha t the Ci ty Commission of the Ci ty of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 667, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FL8RIDA CLOSING, VACATING AND
ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF ROSE STREET IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHAPMAN AVENUE EAST TO ITS IN'l'ERSECTION
WITH LOCUST AVENUE.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by
Commissioner Baker and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare for ~he Legis-
lative Delegation, a Local Bill amending the City Charter setting up a qualifying fee for
each Candidate for City Commissioner of 5% of the yearly salary.
After consid. eration and on mot ion of Commis sioner Higginbotham, seconded by Com-
missioner Warner and carried, the Cdlty Attorne y was authorized to prepare for the Legis-
lative Delegation a Local Bill amending the City Charter Section 173,Claims Based on
Tort, to cover any and all negligent acts.
Af1:;e:r;oi.,9.isqussj;on, the City Manager was authori zed to contact the County Commies iouers
pertaining to resurfacing 20th Street from the City Limits to French Avenue.
After consideration, moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Higgin-
botham and carried to transfer $273.63 from Contingency Account No. 8150 to Recreation
Account No. 4226, Equipment, to cover difference in expenditure and appropriation for a
new Station Wagon.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham seconded by Commissioner
Warner and carried, the Commission authorized purchase of a full page Ad in amount of
$157.92 for the Sanford Herald Mail-away Edition, and a transfer of $131.08 from Contingency
Account No. 8150 to Publicity Account No. 8134 to cover over-expenditure for same.
On motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
the City Manager was authorized to attend a meeting of the Florida League of Municipalities
in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 21 and 22, 1959, and the City Clerk was appointed to
act as City Manager during his absence.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried, tennants in the two City owned houses on North Maple Avenue were given
notice to vacate, due to land having been sold to Lee Brothers Company.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried,
the City Manager was authorized to attend a meeting on the proposed Police Retirement system
in Tallahassee. Florida, on February 2, 1959, and' the City Clerk was appointed to act as
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Request next submitted from C. E. Carlton, d/b/a Carl tons Superette, 130) Sanford
Avenue, for transfer of beer and wine license, for consumption off premises, from W. E.
Pratt, d/b/a as Band C Grocery, and on m'otion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by
Commissioner Warner and carried, t'he Commissioner authorized same on recommendation of
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Police ahie~ Williams.
Application next submitted from J.' A. Sapp, d/b/a Jackson's Minit Markets, 2585
Orlando Drive, for license to sell beer and wine for consumption off premises, and on
motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried, the Com-
mission authorized same on recommendation of Police Chief Williams.
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Request next submit ted f or street lights, and on recommendation of the City Manager
and on motion of' Commissioner Higgi-nbotham, seconded by Commissi oner Warne r and carried,
the Commission authorized the installation of 4 lights at the following locations:
2 Lights on Avocado Avenue at 4th and 5th Streets
2 Lights on Olive Avenue at 4th and 5th Streets
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Request next submitted from the DeBary Volunteer Fire Department for an exempt license
to hold a benefit dance at the Armory on February 4, 1959, and on motion of Commissioner
Warner, 'seconded by Commisstoner Hlggtnbotham and carried, same was approved.
Elton Moughton and Melvin Siskind next proposed for a Public Off-street Parking Lot
an" area between 3rd and 4th Streets and Sanford am Cypress Avenues at an estimated cost
of $25,000.00, and after discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded
by Commissioner Warner and carried, the proposal was rejected.
After considerat'bn, moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Higgin-
botham and carried, approving a'water service agreement withthe Sanford Housing Authority.
There being no further business the meeting adjourred.
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