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010764-Regular Annual Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, January 7 at 8 P. M. The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular annual session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 P. M. on January 7, 196~. Present: Commissioner Thomas S. McDonald, Mayor " Joe B. Baker " J.H. Crapps' " M.L. Raborn, Jr. A.L. Wilson City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr. City Clerk H. N. Tatum, Jr. Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo Police Chief R. G. Williams Commissioner-Elect Earl Higginbotham Absent: City Manager W. E. Knowles The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. Recommendation next submitted from the City Manager to appoint Finance Director, H. N. Tamm, Jr., as Acting City Manager through January 10, 1~6~, while the City Manager is attending the meeting of the State Board of Control in Tallahassee, Florida, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, same was approved. Consideration next given to installing a plaque on the library building, and after discussion, the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to obtain prices and sizes and to submit a recommendation to the Commission for same. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried. On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, minutes of regular meeting of December 23, special meetings of December 31, 1963, and January 6, 196~, were next approved. Request next submitted by Elsie Menendez with regards to building located at 603 E. 8th Street and covered by condemnation Report No. 63~63, requesting an extension of 90 days from January l, 1964, and after discussion Commissioner Baker moved on approval of same. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried. Commissioner Crapps next introduced Resolution No. 987, and after being read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. Said Resolution No. 987 being in words and figures as follow EXPRESSING SINCERE 'REGRET' AT" THE RECENT' ~}~ISE'"'O~"EDWARD F · LANE. WHEREAS, EDWARD F. LANE, a beloved resident of the City of Sanford, recently passed away, and WHEREAS, EDWARD F/.~.LANE served the City of Sanford and its people unselfishly and with distinction since March l~, 19~5, as an original member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and as its Chairman since August of 1952 until the time of his death, and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, wishes to express the sincere sorrow of the City Commission and the people of the City of Sanford for the loss of a faithful and valued servant, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, for itself and the people of the City of Sanford, that this resolution commemorate EDWARD F. LANE, and that the same be a token of regret and sympathy at his passing. 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 delivered to the immediate family of EDWARD F. LANE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this Seventh day of January, A.D. 196~. s/ Thomas S. HcDonald, Mayor MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, January .7 at 8 ,P,... M. There being no further business to be transacted by the outgoing Board~ the meeting adjourned sine die. The Commission~then reconvened for the purpose of organization, Commissioner Earl Higginbotham and Commissioner A.L. Wilson signing the oath an~ acceptance of office and being seated as Commissioners of the City of Sanford, Florida, for three year terms. On motion of Commissioner Crapps~ seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, Commissioner Baker was next appointed tempory Chairman, pending the election of a Mayor. The first order of business~being the election of a Mayor for the ensuing year, Commissioner Crapps nominated Commissioner Wilson and moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Wilson as Mayor. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried. Thereupon, Commissioner Wilson was declared to be the duly elected Mayor of the City of Sanford~ Florida, for the year 1964, and signed the oath and acceptance of office and took the Ghair. Commissioner Crapps next introduced Resolution No. 988, and after being read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried by unanimous vote of the Commission.~. Said Resolution'No. 988 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C©MMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA COMMENDING THOMAS S. McDONALD FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A CITY COMMISSIONER AND AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, THOMAS S. McDONALD has served as a City Commissioner from January 4, 1961, through January g, 1964, and WHEREAS, THOMAS S. McDONALD SerVed as Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida during the year 1963, and WHEREAS, THOMAS S. McDONALD has now completed his terms as a member of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and has retired from its membership, and WHEREAS, THOMAS S. McDONALD in the performance of his duties as Mayor and as a member of the City Commission has worked diligently and unselfishly for the betterment and welfare of this City and its people, and h&s devoted to such services time and effort far above and beyond the call of duty, and it is the privilege and desire of the present City Commission to express proper recognition and appreciation to this retiring member for the conscientious service devoted to the City, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City Commission both for itself and for the people of this community be, and the same is hereby expressed to THOMAS S. McDONALD for his outstanding contribution in public service, and that a silver tray be given as a token of such commendation and appreciation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the' City Commission and a copy thereof delivered to THOMAS S. McDONALD. Attest: s/ H. N.Tamm~ Jr. City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED this Seventh day of January, A.D. 196~. s/ A. L.Wilson s/ J. H.Crapps s/ J. L.Raborn, Jr. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida, January 7 at ~8 P. Ft. 196z~ 511 On behalf of the City Commission~ Mayor Wilson at this time presented Commissioner McDonald with a "silver Tray" in recognition of his service to the City while serving on the Commission. Commissioner McDonald next stated that it had been a pleasure to serve as Mayor and Chairman of the group and further described the Commissioners as the most dedicated men with whom he had had the pleasure of serving, and wished to highly commend all and to thank them personally. On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Mayor and City Clerk were next authorized to execute a quit claim deed to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company for that portion of the alley lying nor~.~ of and abutting Lot 8~ Block 2, Tier 5, Trafford's, and vacated by Ordinance No. 821, dated December 23, 1963. Said execution to be on the approval of the City Manager and City Attorney. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. MAYOR