111361-Regular Session MINUTES
November 13 at 8:00 P.M.
City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
19.61 _
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 November 13, 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.
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Donald Bales, Manager of Sanford Motor Company, appeared and recommended that the
invitation to the bids for motor vehicles should be as broad as possible and that any truck or
car that would do the job should be considered.
TheCity Manager next submitted the following tabulation of bids which were opened
pUblicly at 2:00 P.M. November 10, 1961, for furnishing equipment in accordance with the in-
Vitations for bid published in the Sanford Herald on October 26, 1961.
Item V - Refuse Packer
(a) A. E. Finley Tractor Co., Inc.
(Leach bodY on GMC demonstratOr)
'$11,974.35
(b) Square Deal Machinery 16-yd Heil on Chev. $ 8,550.00
Alternate - New 20-yd Heil (body only)
$ 5,880.00
Chassis: International (does not meet
specs at all)
6,636'55
GMC 6,893.62'
Ford 7,114.30
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the acceptance of the bid on a
demonstrator GMC chasis and Leach Packer from A. E. Finley Tractor Company, Inc., in the amount
of $11,974.35. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
The City Manager next 'submitted the following tabulation of.bids which were opened
publicly at 2:00 P.M. November 10, 1961, for furnishing equipment in accordance with the in-
vitations for bids published in the Sanford Herald on October 19, 1961.
VI - Street Sweeper
(a)
(b)
M. D. Moody & Sons - Wayne 550
Wayne 520
A. E. Finley Tractor - Elgin
Street King
$1~,189.00
,978.o0
11,952.00
White Wing IV
VII Utility Tractor w/backhoe and Loader
10,152.00
Gas
(a) Llewellyn Machinery Corp.
Case Industrial - W -3 $3,995.00
(b) Eagle Tractor Co.
Case Model 530 Farm
5,500.00
(c) C & C Tractor Co. Case
Model 540 - Farm
$5,887.50
Diesel
N. A.
(d) Hood Tractor Co. Ford
Model 40404
6,635.00
$ 7,085.00
(e)
Model 40301
5,892.00
Orange Belt Truck & Tractor Co.
Used 1958 Model
International 3,888.88
6,342.00
VIII Front-end Loader, Rubber Mounted
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, November 13 at 8 P.M,
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(a)
(b)
Llewellyn Machinery Corp. Case
Florida Equip. Co. - Trojan 204
with 4 in 1 type bucket add $1,550.00
(c) Richardson TractOr Co.
Model TL-16D
(d)
(e)
Allis-Chalmers
A. E. Finley Tractor Co., Int.
Hough - Model H-70
with 4 in 1 Type bUcket
Rozier Machinery Co. Cat. ~944
with Ulrich U94 Universal Loader
Bucker add $2,750.00
(f) Linder Industrial Machinery Co.
Michigan Model 125-A
with 4 in I Type Bucket add $3,500.00
$14,467.00
15,646.00
17,196.00
16,072.70
16,900.00
18,412.50
17,830.00
20,600.00
18,350.00
21,850.00
The City Manager was authorized to contact the bidding companies and to schedule a
visit and inspection of all vehicles by the Commission and to schedule a demonstration of equip-
ment as follows:
Item VII - (a) and (d)
Item VIII - (b), (d) and (e)
The City Manager next submitted the following tabulation of bids which were opened
publicly at 2:00 P.M. November 10, 1961, for furnishing water pipe materials and fittings in
accordance with the invitation for bid published in the Sanford Herald on November 3, 1961.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Ben Crabbe, Inc.
Davis Meter
Leonard Saine
A. D. Rosier
S. B. Hubbard Co.
Farquhar Mach. Co.
McWane Cast Iron
Pipe Co.
Moore Dry Kiln Co.
American Cast Iron
Pipe Co.
United States Pipe &
Foundry Co.
R. E. Wood Co.
C, W. Farmer
Atlantic Pipe &
Supply Co.
James B. Clow &
Sons, Inc.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Ben Crabbe, Inc.
Davis Meter
Leonard Saine
Galv. Brass Gate Lead Pipe Meter
Fittings Valves Goosenecks Saddles Yokes
I II III IV V
$ 1,469.12 $ 1,215.40 $ 1,258.37 $ 1,051.80 $ 1,664.04
-0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
1,526.89 1,433.66 1,758.75 1,185.75 1,809.00
Incomplete 1,624.40 2,317.50 -0- -0-
t,659.65 Incomplete -0- -0- -0-
1,597'36 1,464.48 1,989.00 1,113.63 -0- (2)
Incomplete -0- -0- -0- -0-
-0- -0- -0- -0-
-0- l, 645 o 72 1,375.50 -0-
-0- -0- -0- -0-
-0- -0- -0- -0-
-0- -0- -0- -0-
Incomplete Incomplete -0- -0-
1,415.27 Incomplete -0- -0-
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Galv.
Pipe
VI
$6,180.12
-0-
3,517.15
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Cast Iron
Pipe
VII
7,397.50
--0--
7,397.50
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-O-
Cast Iron
Valve &
Fittings
VIII
$ 609.36
581.10
587.25
-0-
-0-
-O-
Hydrants
IX
266.36
235.80
245.72
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A. D. Rosier
City Commission, Sanford, Florida, November '13_. at 8 P.M. .19-_63._
6,292.30 7,397.50 Incomplete -0-
S. B. Hubbard Co.
6,290.00 -0- -0- -0-
Farquhar Mach. Co.
-0- -0- -0- -0-
McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.
Moore Dry Kiln Co.
-0-
6,499.95
7,397.00
7,765.50
-0- -0-
-0- -0-
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
-0- ?,027.00 -0- -0-
United States Pipe and
Foundry Co.
-0- 7,469.25 Incomplete -0-
R. D. Wood Co.
Incomplete 230.00
C. W. Farmer Co.
7,443.85 -0- -0- -0-
Atlantic Pipe & Supply Co.
James B. Clow& Sons, Inc.
(1) Error in Bid
5,971.30
--0--
-0- Incemplete -0-
7~101.75 608.01 277.70
(2) Gave Alternate Bid
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried the following low bids were authorized:
I Galvanized fittings - Atlantic pipe & Supply Co.
$ 1,415.27
II Brass Gate Valves - Hughes Supply, Inc.
1,215.40
III Lead Goosenecks - Hughes Supply, Inc. 1,258.32
IV Pipe Saddles - Hughes Supply, Inc. 1,051.80
V Meter Yokes - Hughes Supply, Inc. 1,664.04
VI Galvanized Pipe -Atlantic Pipe & Supply Co. 5,971.30
VII Cast Iron Pipe - American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 7,027.00
IX Hydrants - R. D. Wood Company 230.00
Application for exempt licenses due to hardshiP next submitted and action taken as
follows:
Marvin J. Rohlfs, Agent, Modern Woodmen of America
Insurance, claims exemption as a fraternal society
and on motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by
CommiSsioner Higginbotham, same was denied.
Franklin English, Jrt, Jewelry repair shop, requested
exemption due to being crippled, and on motion of Com-
missioner HigginbdSham:~.'s~conded2bY CommissiOner:Mc,~:~
D0na~d;~mame was tabled for further investigation.
George C. Fellows, watch repair shop, requested exemp-
tion due to age and ill health, and on motion of Com-
missioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
and carried, same was approved.
Carl C. Resor, electrical repair shop, requested exemp-
tion due to being a disabled war veteran and hard of
hearing, and on motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded
byCommissioner Higginbotham and carried, same was denied.
Request next submitted by A & W Root Beer Drive-In, 1905
French Avenue, for a license to allow teenage dancing on
patio. Mr. & Mrs. P. J. Chesterson and A1 Paine appeared
to object to the present noise and disturbance caused by
this establishment and to any expansion of same. On motion
of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried, request was denied.
Request next submitted by Lawrence E. and Lida Jones for a
transfer of license from H. H. Hurston, d~b/a MohaWk Tavern,
412 Sanford Avenue, for sale of beer and wine for consump-
tion on premises., and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, se-
conded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, same was
approved on recommendation of the Chief of Police.
Request next submitted by John D. Carlton, d/b/a Silver
Slipper, for transfer of license for sale of beer and wine
for consumption on premises, from Robert A. & Irene Mc-
Intosh, d/b/a Goldsboro Georgia Store, 1317 W. 13th Street,
and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by
MINUTES
November 13 at 8 P.M.
City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
On recommendation of the City Manager and on motion of Commissioner Crapps,
seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, salary reclassifiCations were authorized
as follows:
D. W. Burnham 17-C ($77.06/week) to ~17-D ($79.29/week)
Robert E. White, Jr. 17-C ($77.06/week) to 17-D ($79.29/week)
Resignation next submitted by George W. Morgan from theZoning and Planning Com-
mission, and Commissioner Higginbotham moved on the acceptance of his resignation with regrets,
and on the appointment of S. J. Davis, Jr., to fill the vacancy, Seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and carried.
Duke Shaulbert next appeared to explain his request for a license as Duke Enter-
prises for a concession and agency for cushion rentals, portable confectionary, cold drinks
and sandwich stand, portable childrens rides, sale of greeting cards, and agency for other
entertainments. After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Com-
missioner Higginbotham and carried, the Commission authorized a license under blanket clause
of the ordinance for exihibition, agency and concession stand, in the amount of $25.00.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried,
Finance Director H. N. Tamm, Jr., was appointed Acting City Manager while the City Manager is
attending the International City Managers Association meeting in Miami Beach, Florida, from
November 25 thru November 30, 1961.
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, a
public hearing was authorized to be held on December 11, t961, to consider a new Zoning
Ordinance, as prepared by George Simons, Planning Consultant, and the Zoning and Planning
Commission.
Consideration next given to the exchange of the westerly 62.5 feet of 150 feet of
property owned by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company abutting Seminole Boulevard on the
north for 62.5 feet of City owned property abutting the easterly boundary of said 150 feet
of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company property on Seminole Boulevard, and on motion of Com-
missioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Mayor and City clerk
were authorized to execute an agreement affecting said transfer.
Consideration next given to the resignation and retirement of Miss Ellen Hoy as
Tax Collector as submitted on October 30, 1961, and Commissioner Crapps moved that in view of
Miss Hoy's 42 years of continuous service and further that she had faithfully handled more of
the City's money than any other employee, that the Commission authorized a pension of $100 per
month to said employee. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After discussion of the need for street lights on Southwest Road, Commissioner
Higginbotham moved to authorize the installation of two lights at positions to be determined
by the City Manager and the Chief of Police. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
The City of Sanford Firemen's Benefit Fund next requested the use of the Civic Center
November 17, 1961, and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Cr~Dps and
carried a donation of $94.00 was authorized to said fund to cover the costs of said rental.
The City Manager next reported that the ~Atlantic COast Line Railroad Company had
informed him they were going to remove two crossing and street lights on Myrtle Avenue at
Second and Third Streets, and on motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and carried, the City Manager was authorized to replace said lights with city street
lights.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, November 13
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner McDonald and unanimously
carried, a resolution was authorized as follows:
R E S 0 L U T I O N
BE i~ ~617~d By gh~ City Commissioners of the City of
Sanford, Florida, in regular meeting assembled, that the
Mayor-Commissioner of said City be and hereby is, authorized
to enter into an agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road Company, and to sign same on behalf of said City, where-
by the said Railroad Company grants unto said City the right
or license to install and maintain, for the gUrpose of con-
ducting~water, a line of 8-inch cast-iron pipe across the
right of way and under the tracks of the Railroad Company
at Sanford, Florida at a point 3462.3 feet southwardly, measured
along the center line of the Railroad Company's southbound
main track from Mile Post ?66; also a sanitary sewer, a line
of 6-inch cast-iron pipe across the right of way and under
said tracks at a point 3460 feet southwardly, measured along
said center line from said Mile Post; as more particularly des-
cribed in said agreement which agreement is dated August ll,
1961, a copy of which agreement is filed with these City Com-
missioners.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner McDonald:and
carried, the Commission authorized parking meters to be removed on Fulton Street from Park
Avenue west to the alley, and designated the south side of Fulton Street from Park Avenue west
to the alley as a "No Parking" zone, and further authorized l0 meters to be installed on the
East side of Park Avenue northerly from the alley south of the Court House.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of October 9, and Special meeting of October 19, 1961, were next
approved. '
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
current invoices and payrolls next approved as evidencLed by Gen.~ral Fund Florida State Bank
Vouchers Nos 3088 thru 3135, General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers Nos. 676?
. Atianti~~
thru 69~6, and Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford/National Bank Vouchems Nos 515 thru 521,
and Water andSewer Renewal and Replacement Fund Voucher No 91.
The'City Manager was next authorized to direct a letter to the officials of the
Southern Bell Telephone Company requesting their prompt attention to removing and rerouting
their lines within the' right of way of West First Street in orde~ not to hinder reconstruction
of said street by the State Road Department.
There being no further business, the meet'ing adjourned.
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