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June 26, 1961 ,a,t 8 P. M.
City Commission, Sanford, Florida,_
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The City Commission of the City of Sanf~rd, Florida, met iu regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:_00 o'clock P. M. on June 26, 1961.
Present: COmmissioner Joe B. Baker, Mayor
" J.H. Crapps
Earl Higginbotham
" Thomas S. McDonald
" ~.. L. Wilson
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
Absent: City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
John Krider;, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, next appeared to request endorse-
menthol a resolution supporting the petition of the Greyhound Corporation to the Interstate
Commerce Commission for authority for a motor bus line between St. Petersburg and Miami and
Childs Junction.
After consideration, Commissioner Wilson introduced Resolution No. 948, and after
being read in full moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner McDonald and
carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 948 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE APPLICATION OF THE
GREYHOUND CORPORATION, SOUTHERN GREYHOUND LINES
DIVISION, FOR A MOTOR BUS LINE BETWEEN ST. PETERS-
BURG AND MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND BETWEEN ST: PETERSBURG
AND CHILDS JUNCTION, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford has experienced a tremendous growth iu population (and
industrial expansion), and
~tEREAS, the Greyhound Corporation, Scmthern Greyhound Lines Division, has been
rendering motor bus transportation to the residents of ~lorida and~its thousands of winter
visitors and tourists over various routes in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City,Commission of Sanford, that the
Greyhound Corporation, Southern Grehound Lines Division, has filed an application with the
Florida Railroad and Public Utilities CommissiOn and intends to file an application with the
Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to transport passengers, baggage of passengers,
newspapers and light express between St. Petersburg, Florida and Miami, Florida via U S 19
and U S Highway 41 as follows: From St. Petersburg, Florida over U S Highway 19 to Junction
of U S:Highway 41 at a point approximately four miles north of Palmetto; thence U S Highway
41 to Miami, and return over the same route, serving all intermediate points, and from St.
Petersburg, Florida over U S Highway 19 to the Junction of U S Highway 19 and U S Highway 41
at a point approximately four miles north of Palmetto; thence U S Highway 41 to the junction
of U S 41 and State Highway 72, five miles south of Sarasota; thence State Highway 72 to
Arcadia; thence State Highway 70 to Childs Junction at the intersection of State Highway 70
and U S Highway 27, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and essential that said application be granted in order
that public convenience and necessity be best served, so that the permanent residents and
visitors to this area may enjoy efficient motor bus transportation between Sanford, Florida and
Bradentou, Sarasota and Arcadia, Ft. Myers and Miami, Florida, without interchange, over the
lines of Southern Greyhound Lines Division,
NOW,! THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida in regular meeting assembled this 26th day of June 1961, that this Commission formally
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bus service between St. Petersburg, Florida and Miami, Florida, and between St. Petersburg, ~.:'
Florida and the junction of Florida State Highway 70 and U. S. Highway 27 at Childs Junction
as described herein, and that this Commission respectfully requests the Florida Railroad and
Public Utilities Commission to grant said application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be furnished the
Greyhound Corporation, Southern Grehound Lines Division, for transmittal to the Florida
Railroad and Public Utilities Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission in support
of its application for permanent authority to operate over said route.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June, A. D. 1961.
Attest:
s/ Joe B. Baker, MaYor
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker Yea
" Crapps Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
"' McDonald Yea
"~ Wailson Yea
Said Ordinance~No. 765 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was egkled and the vote stands as follows:
~Commissioner Baker~ Yea
" Crapps Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" McDonald Yea
" Wilson Yea
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous~vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 765, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION
OF 6th STREET FROM LOCUST AVENUE TO ORANGE
AVENUE ANDRESERVING UNTO SAID CITY AN EASEMENT
THEREON FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Com-
(S E A L)
s/ H. N. Ta~m, Jr., City Clerk
Jack Trim next submitted general plans to utilize the City pier, boat launching ramp
and boat basin for a modern Marina, with dock space for. 80 to 100 boats and two new buildings.
Mr. Trim further outlined that the proposed project would entail a capital investment of around
$50,000.00 and requested a 60 day~ option on a lease, subject to the Commissioners approval of
the method of financing, construction and operation. After discussion and on motion of Com-
missioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, the request was approved.
Request next submitted by H. Hi Hurston for transfer of license to sell beer and
wine for consumption on premises at 4~2 Sanford Avenue from Mrs. Argenia Constantine, and on
motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was ap-
proved on the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 765, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT' PORTION
OF 6th STREET FROM LOCUST AVENUE TO ORANGE
AVENUE AND RESERVING UNTO SAID CITY AN EASE-
MENT THEREON FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved the waiver of the requirements of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 765, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Thereupon the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
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missioner Crapps and carried, the Commission authorized the installation,of a 7,000 lumen streett
light in the alley to the rear of.the City Hall.
Consideration next given to the request for installation of a street light at the
intersection of Third Street and Jessamine Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconde~
by Commissioner Wilson and carried, same was approved on the recommendation of the Chief of
The City Manager next submitted the following tabulation of bids which were opened
publicly at :1:30 P M June 23, 1961, for furnishing 60 auditorium seats in accordance with the
invitation for bids published in the Sanford Herald on June 5, 1961
Price per
~' ':.'. ~' Total Bid Chair Del.Date
Universal Seating Company $1,596.0~" $26.60 30 days
Jacksonville, Florida 1,551 00 · 25 85 '
Southern Desk Company 19 25 60 days
Hickory, N. C.
Heywood Wakefield 25.09 (plast) 45 days
Miami, Florida Alt. 26.09 (Nylon) 60 "'
Sweeneys - installed 1,765.20 29.42 60 "
Sanford Florida " Alt 1,804.80 30.08 (nylon) ' ~
Not installed 1,582.80 26.38 "
American Seating, Atlanta, Georgia (Bid received late)
After comparison of prices and of the various types of chairs, Commissioner Higgin-
botham moved to reject all bids' and to re-advertise for chairs with Nylon upholstered and
cushioned seat and back.
The City'Manager next submitted 'the following tabulation of bids which were opened
publicly at 2:00 P M June 23, 1961, for furnishing water line material in accordance with the
invitation for bids published in the Sanford Herald on June 1 , 1961.
ITEM I CAST IRON PIPE
American Cast Iron Pipe Company $ 1.98 2.78 4.67 7.05
P 0 Box 2603 A'~lt.
Birmingham 2, ~la 16' l~ngths 1.95 (Specs 21.8)
The Central Foundry Company 2.07 2.90 4.96 7.80 (Alter)
932 Broadway
New York 10, N. Y.
James B. Clow & Sons (Specsi21.6) 1.955 2.78 4.67 7.05
Birmingham 2, Ala (w/Trk load Frt Allow)
1.88 2.675 4.50 6.78
(s/ Carload Frt allow)
Davis Meter & Supply Company 1.935 2.745 4.615 6.96
P. 0. Box 270
Thomasville, Ga. (Specs 21.6)
Hughes Supply, Inc 1.935 2.745 4.615 6.96
521W Central Ave
Orlando, Fla (Specs 21.6)
U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company 2.015 2.87 4.80 7.17
3300 First Ave N.
Birmingham 2, Ala (Specs 21.13
ITEM I1 6" Gate Valve 8"' Gate Valve 12"' G.V. 6" V Box 8=V Box
Ben F. Crabb'e~ Inc 51.80 88.00 173.00 8.00 8.00
James B. Clow 51.59 80.00 157.59 8.40 8.40
Davis Meter & Supply 56.93 88.29 '173.89 9.00 11.95
Hughes Supply, Inc 51'.20 79.45 156.45 8.50 8.50
R. D. Woods Company 56.00 83.75 176.80 11.40 11.40
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ITEM II COnt'.d
12" V.B.
am. Cast Iron Pipe
Ben F. Crabbe, Inc
Central Foundry Company
~James B:~ Clow
Davis Meter & SUpply
Hughes Supply, Inc.
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
R. D. Wood Company
13.60
8.40
ll.95
8.50
ITEMS Iii!
Am. Cast Iron Pipe 8.45
Ben F Crabbe, Inc.
Central Foundry Company 6.72
James B. 01ow 7.95
Davis Meter & SUpply 10.48
Hughes Supply, Inc. 9.00
U S Pipe & Foundry 9.21
R. D. Wood COmpany
ITEMS~tt~ Contd
am. Cast Iron Pipe
Central Foundry Co.
James B, Clow
Ravis Meter & SUpply
Hughes Supply, Inc
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
11.40
6" Plug w/3"
Threaded tap
6x6x6x6 6x6x6 6"-45° 6"-90° 6"
Cross Tee Bend Bend . Sol. Plug
36.00 28.20 17.55 19.05 4.55
38.08 28.90 16.13 19.94 6.05
38.64 29.81 18.50 20.15 5.25
44.04 33.98 21.06 22.93 5.94
37.84 29.18 18.12 19.72 5.10
42.16 32.56 20.15 22.02 5.31
8"-45° 8"-22{° 8 x 12
Bend Bend Reducer ITEMS III
HYDRANTS
24.65 24.65 36.80
.32.35 (12 X 8)
26.21 23.07 27.20 ~i.~
26.07 26.07 38.96 1&6,00
29.,73 29.73 44.35 132.81
25.52 25.52 38.13 127.00
· 28.49 28.49 42.59 - -
125.00
8" Solid 12 x 8 12"-900 12x12x12 ~12" Sol.
Sleeves, Wye Bend TEE Sleeve
18.45 89.30 51.00 80.70 30.05
14.42 73.60 51.84 76.48 19.30
- - 94.83 54.32 86.01 30.39
25.04 107.74 61.86 97.90 41.30
18.97 92.70 ~3.04 83.96 30.94
19.43 104.18 59.93 95.03 31.71
The City Manager reported that Item I in the specifications for Water Pipe was
advertised to be furnished in accordance with ASA specifications 21.8 and should have read
21.8 or 21.6, and on motion of Commissioner MCDonald, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham
and carried, all bids for Item I were rejected and the City Manager was authorized to re-adver-
tise for.bids under both specifications.
After comparison of bids submitted for Item II, Valves and Fittings, Commissioner
Crapps moved on the low bid of Hughes Supply Inc., Orlando, Florida, in the amount of $2,270.6313
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After comparison of bids submitted for Item III, Fire Hydrants, Commissioner Wilson
moved on the low bid of Ben F. Crabbe, Inc., Orlando, Florida, in the amount of $464.00. Seconde,
by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Request next submitted by George W' DuBreuil of Governor Faris Bryant's Tourism Steer-
ing Committee for an appropriation of $100.00 for promotion of'an internal education program to
encourage more tourists to come to Florida. After consideration of the limited funds in the
current budget and that the budget for the next year having not been prepared as yet, Comm.,
Crapps moved to deny the request. Seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of May 22, 1961, next approved.
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On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried,
minutes of. regular meeting of June 12, 1961, next approved.
Fire Chief Cleveland next submitted a.report of.the study schedule now followed by.
this department, and outlined the need for.additional'man power and.a regular instructor and
the d~sirability of having a drill tower, and same was taken under consideration.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and. carried,
the Commission authorized the City Attorney to amend the Lease of City property on SeminOle
Boulevard to the City Police Department for the. proposed club houses so as to eliminate the
requirement of a firing range, and tochange an. easement for ingress and egress from the
easterly 12 feet to an easement over the westerly 25 feet.
The City Manager was next authorized to inquire if the Atlantic Coast Line RR
Company would exchange the westerly 62.5 feet of property abutting the;afore mentioned site
leased to the Police Department, for 162.5 feet 'of propert~ lying edst of the Atlantic Coast
Line property.
The City Manager was next authorized .to ascertain the lowest purchase price of the
Stafford Boat Company property at 801Seminole.Boulevard~
Wm Leffler, consulting engineer of the firms oE Leffler & Bush and Cl~rk, Daily &
Dietz, next appeared to discuss sewage treatment facilities.
After consideration, Commissioner Wilson moved to enter into negotiations with
Leffler &~BuSh,.:and Clark, Daily & Dietz, Engineers, for a contract for preliminary work on
a sewage treatment plant. Seconded by Commissioner MCDonald and carried.
The City Manager was next authorized to request the routes ~resently used by bus
lines traveling through the City, and submit same to the Commission.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried,
the Commission next authorized payment of $~0.00 to the South Seminole Development Committee
for expenses incurred in the program for th~ developmen~ of property on highway 17-92.
The City Manager was next authorized to determine the statu~ of the repairs'to ~e
made to the Palms Hotel, 420 W. First Street, in order for this structure to comply with the
City Codes.
Resignation next submitted by Wight Kirtley for the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, same
was accepted with regrets.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
a transfer of $25.00 was authorized from Account #4109 - Parks, Miscellaneous, to Account
#4117 - Parks, Too~&s.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 947, and after being read
in full moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by commissioner Wilson and carried by the
unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 947 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, FRANK GARRARD EDWARDS, Captain, United States Navy, has since June 14, 1960
been in command of Heavy Attack Wing One, stationed at Sanford Naval ~ir Station, Sanford,
Florida, and
WHEREAS, during this period of time Captain Edwards, has been instrumental in and
a vital oart of many affairs affecting the civic well-being of the citizens of the City of
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WHEREAS, Captain Edwards has demonstrated his willingness, interest and concern for
all of those within his sphere of influence and~has shown remarkable ability in his handling
of Navy affairs and the relationship between naval personnel and the civilian population, and
has worked untiringly in their interest, giving unstintingly his time and ability, and
WHEREAS, as a result the City. Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida feels
that the personnel of Heavy Attack Wing One and the citizens of the city have been richly re-
warded, and the City Commission deems it. fit and proper that this fact be made known to all
in view of the impending transfer of Captain Edwards to other duties with the United States
Navy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City. Commission of the City of Sanford,Florida
that the sincere appreciation of the City Commission and the people of the City of Sanford be,
and the same is hereby expressed to FRANK GARRARD EDWARDS, Captain, United States Navy, and
that this Resolution be an expression of such appreciation and a recognition of outstanding
service and contribution to community life and navy affairs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be a token of the best. wishes of the
City Commission and the people of Sanford for a happy and successful future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and that copies thereof be directed to the Navy
Department with a request that the same be made a part of the permanent records of FRANK
GARRARD EDWARDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this twenty-second day of June, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.
A'ttest:
S/ Joe B, Baker, Mayor
(S E A L) s/ J. H. Crapps ~
s/ Earl Higginbotham
s/ Thos. So McDonald
s/ A. L. Wilson
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
s/ H. N.. Tamm, Jr.,
City Clerk
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