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City Commission, Sanford, Florida, February 24, at 8 P. M.
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 February 24, 1964.
Present:
Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor " Joe B. Baker
" Earl Higginbotham
M.L. Raborn, Jr.
J.H. Crapps
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.
Commissioner Higginbotham introduced Ordinance No. 827, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
AS GENERAL SUPERVISOR OF THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE THE MEANS AND
TO PROCEED NTH THE INTRODUCTION OF
FLUORIDE TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER
SUPPLY AS DIRECTED BY AND UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF THE FLORIDA STATE BOARD
OF HEALTH.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the
second reading of Ordinance No. 827, 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 Wilson Yea
" Baker
"~ Crapps
" Higginbotham "
" Rab orn "
Said Ordinance No. 827 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, 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, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted Ordinance No. 827, entitled:~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
AS GENERAL SUPERVISOR OF THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE THE MEANS AND
TO PROCEED WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF
FLUORIDE TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER
SUPPLY AS DIRECTED BY AND UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF THE FLORIDA STATE BOARD
OF HEALTH.
W. H. Runge, D. D. S., thanked the Commission on behalf of the local dentists,
and commended the action for the good of all people of the City.
The City Manager next presented a study of water consumption and comparison of
the water rates in use by the City of Sanford and other municipalities, and changes which
would result in revenue increases as follows:
Increased rates for consumption over 100,000 gallons per month would
result in increased annual revenue of approximately $9,123.00
Increased surcharge from 50% to 50% i'or non-resident consumers would
result in'"an:~-.increased annual revenue of approximately $2,000.00
Elimination of Uae beautification discount of 2~, now applied on non-
business consumers, would result in an increased annual revenue of
~roximatelv ~4.~00.OO.
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This Study further presented that this total annual increase of $15,623.00
combined with $40,000.00 annual appropriation for improvements would apProximately cover
the estimated annual debt service of $48,000.00 and estimated annual operating expense of
$8,900.00 of the proposed Water Improvement Program.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance amending the present water rate schedule to reflect the aforesaid
changes and further to authorize Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman, Fiscal Agents, to proceed with
necessary steps toward the,validation of revenue bonds to finance said Water Improvement
Program. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried over the dissenting vote of
Commissioner Raborn.
Commissioner Raborn £urther stated that he favored the proposed Water Improvement
Program and the necessary increased rates, however, he was not in favor of the increase
which would be reflected in the sewer charges based as a percent of the water charges.
Glen McCall, John Ivey and B. L. Perkins next appeared as representatives of the
Downtown Merchants Association, relative to parking and traffic requests submitted at
regular meeting of February 10, 1964.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Bakery parking changes
were authorized as follows~
1. Diagonal parking on First Street from Oak Avenue to Sanford Avenue
2. Diagonal parking on west side of Palmetto Avenue from First Street
to Second Street
Diagonal parking on Palmetto Avenue from First Street to Commercial
Street
Diagonal parking on Magnolia Avenue from First Street to Third Street
5. Place parking meters, to be removed from parking lots, on spaces from
Second Street to. Third Street
6. Cut loading zones to a bare minimum.
Consideration next given to a proposed County-City agreement on a continuing
comprehensive transportation plan, and after discussion, Commissioner Raborn moved to table
for further study. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
John Burton, ow-~er of the Valdez Hotel, next appeared and stated that he was
preparing pl~us to make a parking lot on the vacant land in the rear of his hotel, and
requested information on ~he progress of the City's proposal to make Rand Avenue into a
pedestrian mall.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbothammoved to close Rand Avenue to vehi-
cular traffic and to make same a mall for pedestrian shoppers. Seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried over the dissenting vote of Comm_issioner Raborn.
John Burton further requested that Section 4-2 (b) of the City Code be amended
to provide for the sale of alcoholic beverages until 2:00 A~ M. by hotels which have from
50 to 100 rooms, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for same. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried
over the dissenting votesof Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Wilson.
Sylvan J. Davis, Jr., Attorney for Broo~field Mills, next appeared to present a
corrected deed to well field property, transferred to Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
by the City on November 16, 1960, as recorded in official Records Book 334, Page 332, and
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COmmissione~ Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Mayor and City
Clerk were next authorized to execute said correcting deed upon the approval of the City
Attorney.
Consideration next given to the operation of a nursery in a muck bed in a R-1AA
residential area, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham
and carried, the Zoning and Planning Board was requested to create a zone for agriculture
or light gardening.
Consideration next given to the offer of Brailey Odham to sell the water system
in Sunland Estates to the City for the sum of $190,000.00, and on motion of Commissioner
Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, same was taken under advisement.
Request next submitted by Cecil D. Bass, 2700 Sanford Avenue, for license for
sale of beer and wine fo~ consumption on premises, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps,
seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, same was approved on the recommendation of the
Chief of Police.
Request next sumitted from the School Board for the City to take over the operation
of the sewer lift station at Seminole High School, and after discussion, same was referred
to the City Attorney for his approval.
Commissioner Higginbot~am next introduced Ordinance No. 826, 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
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF
FLORIDA, ACTS OF 1957
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 826, 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 Wilson Yea
" Baker
" Crapp s "
" Higginbotham "
" Rab'orn "
Said Ordinance No. 826, was then placed on its final passage and adoption, 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, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted Ordinance No. 826, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORDt
FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY
OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA DESCRIBED
HEREINAFTER~ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF
FLORIDA, ACTS OF 1957.
The~..City:Hanager..~next:submitted. an, esti~ated2Cos~of2522,¢~5}f06 for a sewer lift
station and for the extension of water and sewer utility lines to the Sanford Shopping
Center property on Onora Street, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to
authorize the purchase of material for same at ~he last low bid price~ and provided that
mw~w M~ ~n th~ lqft ~t~tSon 8itc and sufficient easements are received. Seconded by
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On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried, minutes of regular meeting of February 10, 196g, were next approved.
After discussion, Commissioner-Baker moved to authorize the payment of $78.65
for insurance on the Police pistol range. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
Request next receiVed from C. W. Elrod, owner of Yellow Cab Company, for
restoration of taxi permit issued to Floyd Beacon, which was revoked after his conviction
in Municipal Court on February 7, 196~, Case Docket No. 69320. After discussion,
Commissioner Crapps~moved on approval of the request. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham
and carried over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Raborn and Commissioner Baker.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and
carried, the City Manager was authorized to sign application forms for State BOard of Health
on Water Improvement Program.
There 0eing no further business, the meeting adjourned.
MAYOR
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