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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, October 9, 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 Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on October 9, 1961.
Present:
Commissioner Joe B. Baker, Mayor " J.H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
" Thomas S. McDonald
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Applications for exempt license due to hardship next submitted and action taken as
follows:
John R. Gilleon, Orlando, Florida, fruit tree sprayer, re-
quested exemption due to being an amputee and on motion of
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Comissioner McDonald and
carried, same was approved.
Miss Mary McMahon, operator 'of a Beauty Parlor in her home
at 309 Park Avenue, requested an exemption~ due to age and
ability to only work part time, and on motion of Comm.,
McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried
same was denied.
Bob Jones, 1101 Olive Avenue, merchant, requested exemption
due to ill health and also being over 80 years old, and on
motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried, same was approved.
John Daniels, 804 Celery Avenue, Peddler of produce, requested
an.! exemption due to his age and having to care for his invalid
wife, and further stated that he grew approximately one half of
the produce he offered for sale, and on motion of Commissioner
McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
the Commission authorized a merchant license - handling pro-
duce in the amount of $7.50,
Howard Long next appeared in the interest of Mrs. Zula E. Kamman, his housekeeper,
and stated that she had fallen on the sidewalk on First Street and was still under a physicians
care. The medical bills have amounted to approximately $150.00, and he requested the Com-
mission to authorize payment for same, and after cor~deration the request was denied,
William Kirk next appeared to request approval of a plat of Golden Gates Sub-
division on W 16th Street and stated that he would pay the City $2,500.00 towards the expense
of installing water and sewer lines to service the thirteen lots in the plat.
Commissioner Higginbotham moved on the acceptance of the Plat and to authorize the
installation of said water and sewer service upon receipt of the $2,500.00. Seconded by
Commissioner McDonald and carried.
Ambrose Olliff, Attorney for the owners of the Palms, 420 W First Street, next
appeared to thank the Commission for their patience pertaining to condemnation of said struc-
ture, and stated that the owners were still considering hiring a contractor to remodel the
building. -
Letter next submitted from the Central Florida Well Drillers Company requesting pay-
ment in the amount of $6,504.50 for drilling exploratory well and two observation wells at the
Municipal Gol.~ Course, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded .by Commissioner
McDonald and carried, payment was authorized from the Renewal and Replacement Fund upon satis-
factory completion in accordance with the terms of the contract and on approval of the consult-
ting engineers, Leffler and Bush, and on approval of the City Manager.
Request next submitted by Jack Trim for a license to sell alcohOlic beverages for
consumption on premises at the proposed Sanford Mar Marina at the Municipal Pier, and on motion
of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was approved.
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Request next submitted by Thriftway Food Stores, 2471 Park Avenue, for transfer
from Food Mart, Inc., of license for sale of beer and wine for consumption off premises, and
on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried, same
was approved.
Request next submitted by Price J. Angel, d/b/a Angels, 2503 Sanford Avenue for
transfer from H W RaWls, of license for sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises,
and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried,
same was approved.
CommissionerMCDonald next introduced Ordinance No. 765, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF THE CITY LIMITS LINE AND THE WEST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE 0F~WOODLAND DRIVE NORTH OF
0NORA ROAD; THENCE WEST ALONG THE CITY LIMITS
FOR A DISTANCE OF 537.8 FEET: THENCE NORTH A
DISTANCE OF 405 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE
OF 537.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF WOODLAND DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 405
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATEFOR SAID ANNEXATION AND FOR THE
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES FOR CITIZENSHIP IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
and same was placed on its first ~eading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved on the waiver of the requirement 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
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker Yea
" Crapps Yea.
" Higginbotham Yea
" McDonald Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Ordinance No. 765 was then placed on its final passage, and adoption, the roll
was called 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 adoptedlsaid Ordinance No. 765, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI~ OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIk~ING AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF THE CITY LIMITS LINE AND THE WEST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF wOODL.AND DRIVENORTH OF
ONORA ROAD; THENCE'WEST ALONGTHECITYLIMITS
FOR A DISTANCE OF 537.8 FEET; THENCE NORTH A
DISTANCE OF 405 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE
OF 537.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF WOODLAND DRIVE A DISTANCE OF
405 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SAID ANNEXATION AND FOR THE
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES FOR CITIZENSHIP IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 766, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
AMENDING CHAPTER 14-13, THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1954, ITEM 9 THEREOF, BEING
THE SCHEDULE OF OCCUPATION AND LICENSE TAX
APPLICABLE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SAID AMEND-
MENT ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE OF LICENSES
ACCORDING TO CHAPTERS 561.34 AND 561.35, FLORIDA
STATUTES 1959, AND AS THEREAFTER AMENDED, AND
ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH LICENSETAX IN
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, October 9, at 8 P. M.
REPEALING THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 4-21, THE
CODE OF THE .CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA 1954, AS
AMENDED, INSOFAR AS THE SAME IS IN CONFLICT.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Request next submitted to vaCate the North/South alley, north of Lots 4 and 10,
Park View Subdivision and south of 27th street betWeen Oak Avenue and Park Avenue, and on
motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by. Commissioner Crapps and carried, a public hearing
was authorized to be held on November 13, 1961, to consider same.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of September 26, 1961, next approved.
Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the regular meeting of Monday October 23, 1961,
be set for Thursday, October 19, 1961, at 1:30 P.M. due to the Commissioners attending the
Florida Municipal League meeting in Jacksonville. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Com-
missioner Wilson and carried, Southern Water Contractors were granted a temporary extension of
time on their contract for installation of well field pump No. 61-1 and water line booster, due
to delay in delivery of material from manufacturer.
After considerable discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham seconded
by Commissioner McDonald and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to negotiate up to
$3,500.00 for a full settlement regarding claim of Wesley Petty under Workmens Compensation
Laws.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded byCommissioner McDonald and carried,
the City Attorney and City Clerk were authorized to enter safe deposit box No. 177 at Sanford
Atlantic National Bank.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.