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· City Commission, Sanford, Florida,_ Januar7 27 at 8: ~. M.
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The City Oommission 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 January 27, 196~.
Pre sent
Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor
" Joe B. Baker
" J.H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
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.
Braxton Perkins, a member of the Sanford Rotary Club, next presented the
Commission with a framed copy of the "Four Way Test", a guide to direct the thoughts, words
and actions in our dealings with our fellow man.
The Chairma~ announced that the next order of business was a Public Hearing to
consider the remoning of the property as proposed and described in the following legal
notice published in the Sanford Herald on January 3, 196~:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room
in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on January 27, 196~,
to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the-City of
Sanford, Florida:
The property zoned in District R-2 (One and Two Family
Dwelling), located West of Bay Avenue between Second and
Fourth Streets, is proposed to be ch~uged to R-3 (Multiple
Family Dwelling) District. Said property being more
particularly described as Lot qq, less the northerly
125 feet, J. E. Pace's Subdivision of Block C, Mellonville,
as recorded in Plat Book l, Page 91, Seminole County records.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at
said hearing.
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 23rd day
of December, 1963.
H. N. TAMM, JR.
City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Chairman then announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone
in favor of or against the rezoning as advertised in the foregoing notice. There being no
objections registered and after discussion~ Commissioner Higginbothammoved that the
property be rezoned as advertised and to authorize the City Attorney to p~epare an ordinance
pertaining to same. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
The Chairman announced that the next order of business was a Public Hearing to
consider the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as proposed and described in the following
legal notice published in the Sanford Herald on January 3, 196~:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS-IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room
in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock Pm M. on January 27, 196#,
to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Sanford, Florida:
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To amend Article VI, R-5 Multiple Family Dwelling District,
Section l, Uses Permitted, Paragraph (8), to include
Certified Public Accountants office.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an o~portunity to be heard at
said meeting.
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 25rd day
of December, 1965.
H. N. TAMM, JR.
City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Chairman then announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone
in favor of or against amending the zoning as advertised in the foregoing notice. There
being no objections registered, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that
the Zoning Ordinance be amended as advertised and to authorize The City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance pertaining to same. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried,
minutes of regular annual meeting of January 7 and regular meeting of January 13, 196#,
were next approved.
Lee Mansfield, 2012 Grandview Avenue, next appeared and requested to lease or
purchase that portion of land lying east of the segment sewer line in the following
described propertyt
Lots 125, 126 and 127, Rose Court and Lot A,
less S 205.58 ft, lying west of Railroad of
Dodd, Lord & Deane Subdivision of Sec 31,
Twp 19 S, Range 50 East. Retaining a 14 foot
easement along said segment block sewer line
for a Utility Easement.
St. John Realty Company next submitted an estimated sale value for above property
in the amount of $2,400.00.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginboth,m moved to authorize a lease for one
year with the option to purchase at price of $2,400.00, and if the option is not exercised
after one year, all improvements will revert to the City. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn
and carried.
William H. Stemper, Realtor, agent for Ralph G. Woodruff, et al, next appeared
to submit a Warranty Deed to the City of Sanford for the following described property:
Lot 9 and South 72.2 feet of Lot 10, BlOck 2,
Tier 4, E. R. Trafford's Map of the Town of
Sanford, according to plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book l, pages 56-64, Public Records
of Seminole County, Florida.
Mr. Stemper stated that this action was in accordance with the offer of the City
Commission to purchase the aforesaid property for $60,000.00 at special meeting of
December 31, 1965, and further, that there remained a balance due of $53,848.26 as £ollows:~
$60,000.00 Purchase Price
6,000.00 Less:~ 10% binder as evidenced by Check No. 8812,
dated January 5, 1964
$54,000.00
1~1.74 Less: Pro-rata cost of estimated 1964 taxes
$55,848.26 Net Balance
Letters next submitted from the Florida State Bank and the Sanford Atlantic
National Bank offering:to loan the City sufficient f.unds to culminate the aforesaid purchase.
Said loans to carry interest rates of 3~% and 4% respectively.
After discussion, Oommissioner Crapps moved on the acceptance of the aforesaid
warranty deed and to authorize the Fiayor and City Clerk to execute a note in the amount of
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to authorize payment as set forth above. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
John Krider, Manager of'the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, next appeared
and stated that the New York Mets Farm Clubs would like to train in Sanford from March 15
to May l, 196/4, and that this would Eive a large amount of advertising for the City.
Ray Kennedy, Representative of New York Mets, next appeared and stated that the
farm clubs would bring 75 players to Sanford for 5 weeks and spend approximately $35,000.00.
He stated that the players would be housed at the Mayfair Inn.
Mr. Kennedy requested the following:
1. Stadium in condition for baseball
2. One extra diamond
3. Club house in comfortable condition (no utilities furnished)
4. Locker rooms for the players ~
5. Maintain playing fields 2 or 3 hours a day, 5 day~ a week
Everett Kerr, Manager of the Mayfair I~, appeared and requested the Commission
to approve the request of the New York Mets, so that his hotel could be utilized during
this normally slack season of the year.
Recreation Director Jim Jernigan next explained how the proposed use of the
baseball facilities could be coordinated:~!with his schedule and personnel.
After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the Oity
Manager and Recreation Director to work out a-'program with Mr. Kennedy. Seconded by
Commissioner Baker and carried.
Rev. A. A. Fields next appeared to present a request to permit the Interdenomina-
tional Ministerial Alliance to hold services at various locations on public right-of-way,
and after discussion, Commissioner Baker moved to authorize the Chief of Police to designate
proper sites and times. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Request next submitted from the Recreation Director for use of The old library
building by The Eecrea~ion Department for cultural art purposes, and after consideration,
Seconded by ~ommissioner Crapps and
Commissioner Higginbotham move~ to authorize same.
carried.
Ordinance No. 823, 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 D~:~CRIBED
HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF OHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF
FLORIDA, ACTS OF 1957.
placed on its ~irst reading and read in full at the regular meeting of January 13, 196~,
was, on motion of Commissioner Crapps and seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham, next
placed on its final passage and adoption. After being read in full, the roll was called
and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Wilson Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Raborn "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 823, 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
HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 989, and after being
read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and
carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING METROPOLITAN TELEPHONE
SERVICE.
WHEREAS, telephone calls from the Sanford-Geneva area from South Seminole County
and Winter Park are now toll calls, and
WHEREAS, South Seminole County, Winter Park and Orlando are without toll charges,
and
WHEREAS, such division within Seminole Cou~.ty is inconvenient, costly to business,
and to a great degree tends to divide rather than unify Seminole County, thus hindering the
County's growth and development, and
WHEREAS, it is propoSed to unify Seminole County and Winter Park to the degree that
oalls within such areas would be non-toll, and in the opinion of the City Commission such
action would greatly aid the future development of the City of S~nford and Seminole County,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that all telephone users within Seminole County and Winter Park, be, and they are
hereby urged to support the proposed metropolitan telephone service, and the officials of
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and The Winter Park Telephone Company are
urged at the earliest possible date to initiate such service.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, A. D. 1964.
s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor
s/ J. H. Crapps
Attest:..S/....H.N. Tatum. Jr. s/ M. L. Raborn, Jr.
city"ci~'r~ .....
s/ Earl Higginbotham ~ ~
,s,/ J. ~. Baker
As the City Commission of the
City of Sa~ford, Florida
On motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried, Joe Dennison was appointed to the Board of?~djustments to fill the U~expired term
created by the demise of Edward F. Lane.
On motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried, Merle Warner was appointed to ~he Board o£ Adjustments and Appeals.
The City Manager next reported that Aubrey Kendall, anemployee of the City for
29~ years had requested retirement. Coverage under the group pension plan would amount to
$32.94 per ~onth.
~ter consideratio~ Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize a supplemental
pension of $17.06 to increase the total pension to $50.00 per month. Seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the City Manager
to advertise for bids for furnishing ~00 feet of curb forms plus two radius forms.
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
a salary reclassification was authorized as follows:.
Warren R. Turman From 9-C ($66.62/week)
To 9-D ($70.O0/week)
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Request next submitted from Warren R. Turman for a salary advance of $200.00 to
be repaid at $25.00 per week, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and carried same was approved.
Fire Chief Cleveland reported that Assistant Fire Chief R. T. Thomas had completed
35 years of service with the City on January l, 196~, and on. motion of Commissioner Crapps,
seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, the City Manager was authorized to purchase a
watch, properly engraved, to be presented to Assistant Fire Chief Thomas.
Request next submitted from Recreation Director for the City to sponsor the State
Biddy ~asketB~ll Tournament in Sanford, the same as the City did in 1963, and on motion of
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, same was approved.
The City Manager next reported that the first stage of the street resurfacing had
been completed and requested approval of payment of $12,306.75 to Oneman Engineering Company.
On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, payment
was authorized.
There being no furhter business, the meeting adjourned.
HAYOR