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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
June 22 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 June 22, 196~.
Present: Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor
J.H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
City A~torney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tumm, Jr.
Deputy Clerk Rosa Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner Joe B. Baker
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Wm. H. Stemper, Acting President, and John M. Fitzpatrick, Secretary, of Sanford
Industries, Inc., appeared to present a check in the amc,nut of $1,616.37, and read a
resolution pertaining to same. ~aid Resolution being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, SANFORD INDUSTRIES, INC., has heretofore been dissolved by proclamation
of the Governor of the State of Florida, and
WHEREAS, after the payment of all Costs and expenses there remains in the treasury
only the sum of $1,616.37, and
WHEREAS, it is impractical if not impossible to disburse pro-rata the said monies
to the many persons holding stock in said corporation, and
WHEREAS, it is in keeping with the purpose and intent of said corporation, its
stockholders and directors, that said money be utilized in aiding the further industrial
development of Banford, Florida, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED this day that said funds, to-wit, $1,616.37 be disbursed to and
paid over to the City of Sanford, Florida, to be utilized by Said City in promoting
industrial development.
AD0~TED this l~th day of February, A. D. 196~.
SANFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
By s.~Wm. H. Stemper
' ''Acting President .........
Attest: $/Job, n M. FitzPat~i.ck ....
Secretary "
Hr. Stemper next submitted a request from Brookfield Mills Company to adjust their
1963 Personal Property Taxes, inasmuch as this company was in the process of moving out of
the City on January 1, 1963, and had completed their transfer of all personal property from
the City by January 18, 1963.
On motion of 0ommissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried, the Tax Collector was next authorized to cancel the assessment for the aforesaid
taxes in the amount of $278.10.
Mr. Stemper next reported that the paving of the alley in the rear of 1919 South
French Avenue baa been completed at a cost of $336.00, and requested the City to participate
in the costs. After discussion, Commissioner Orapps moved to authorize payment for ~ne
above in the amount of $136.00. Secondea by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
The Ohairms~ announced that the next order of business was a Public Hearing To
consider the rezoning o~ ~e property as proposed and described in the following legal notice
published in the Sanford Herald on June 5, 196~:
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
June 22 at 8 P. H.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
N6ttce 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 June 22, 19~,
to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Sanford, Florida:
Property is proposed to be rezoned from R-2 (one and two family dwelling) District
to R-5 (one and two family dwelling) District described as follows:
Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 8, Tier 15 and that portion lying
north of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way
of Block 8, in Tiers 15 through 20, inclusive, and the
south one-half of Block 7, in Tiers 16 through 20,
inclusive, all in Plats of Seminole Park ~and Town of
Sanford as recorded in Plat Book 1, pages ll_2, ll~,
llS, ll6 and ll7, and Plat Book 2, Page 75, ~eminole
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 25th day
of May, 196~.
H. N. Tamm, Jr.
As City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Ohairman 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 snd after discussion, Commissioner Higginbothammoved that the
property be rezoned as advertised and to authorize The City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
pertaining to same. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Hal Washburn appeared to request' reconsideration of his petition for a permit to
dredge part of Lake Ada across City owned property west of Highway 17-92. H~. Washburn
reported that tests had been made of the Lake bottom and that no marl existed, and further,
that his contractor reported that all Sediment would settle out of the lake in three to
four weeks.
Tommy Peterson reported that the State Road Department had made test borings of
the area and that these should be made available prior to any decision.
After consideration, Commissioner Raborn moved that the previous action of the
Commission in denying the request be upheld subject to more information being furnished
by Mr. Washburn's engineer. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Request next received from Gordon Sweeney to designate the alley between First
Street and Second Street and Park Avenue and Magnolia Avenue as one-way traffic, and after
discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to designate same one-way from Park Avenue to
Magnolia Avenue and to install appropriate signs. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and
carried.
Letter next received from Harold Johnson, Attorney for Charles and Susan Jones
Estate, requesting extension of 60 days on property covered by Certificate of Condemnation
No. 6~-81, dated August 15, 1963, pertaining to 160?-1611 West 15th Street, and after
discussion, Commissioner Crapps moved to authorize an extension to August l, 196~, and
providing that if the building or structure is not repaired or demolished by August l, 196~,
to authorize the City to demolish same without further notice. Seconded by Co~issioner
Higginbotham and carried.
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City Commission, Sanford, FlOrida,
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Consideration next given to the ~nnexation properties contiguous to the City and
containing fewer than ten owners, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to
authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance of intent to annex. Seconded by
Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Commissioner Raborn next stated that this should be a continuing program in all
areas surrounding the City.
The City Manager next reported that Wm. Hemphill had stated that he was not able
to serve on the Civil Service Board due to conflicting meeting dates.
Commissioner Raborn moved to authorize the City Manager to inquire of a member
whose term is to expire, to determine if he would consider a reappointment to the same
position if the City Commission so authorized the reappointment. Seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham ogd carried.
Commissioner Crapps next intoduced Resolution No. 993, and after being read in
full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried by
the un,nimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 993 being in words and figures as follows:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COMMISSION. OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, COMMENDING CAPTAIN ROBERT
M. WARE,USN, COMMANDER NAVAL AIR
STATION, SA.NFORD, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE has since November, 196~ been stationed at Sanford
Naval Air Station, Sanford, Florida, and in command thereof, and
WkI~REAS, during the period o~ time in which me has been stationed at Sauford,
Florida he has inspired unparalleled accomplishments in the Station's development, pre-
paredness and safety, during which time the ASA Vigilante Weapon System was introduced into
fleet operations and based at Naval Air Station, Sanford, and more recently the introduction
of the 1t~-5C Reconnaissance System, and in addition thereto demonstrated a dedicated
leadership in the recent Cuban crisis, and
WHEREAS, CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE during his period of service in Sanford, Florida,
worked diligently toward the successful continuance of Naval Air Station, Sanford, as an
active operating facility of the United States Navy to the extent that all citizens of
Sanford and Seminole County are deeply indebted, and in addition thereto., has worked dili-
gently and unceasingly to develop the finest military relationship that has heretofore
existed between the people of the City of Sanford, Seminole County, and the Naval Air
Station, to the degree that the feeling of cooperation and friendship which exists stands
as a model for Armed t~Orces installations everywhere, and
WHEREAS, CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE has personally played a vital role in community
life' through his efforts in civic organizations and many worthwhile community pro~ects as
the result of which during the period of his command national and international recognition
has been given to the City of Sa~£ord and Seminole County, and
WHEREAS, CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE will soon retire from naval service and it is the
feeling of the City 0ommission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and the Board of County
Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, that such retirement will be felt by all of the
people in this area, and it is their desire to make known to the people of Sanford, Seminole
County, and the personnel of the United States Navy, the outstanding record of contribution
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
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made by CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE to the City, Oounty and'Navy while stationed here,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, that
CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE be, and he is hereby commended for his outstanding contribution, and
that there be expressed herewith the sincere appreciation of the City Commission and Board
of County Commissioners and the people of the City of Sa~ford and Seminole County for his
efforts, and that by these presents he receive a token of our best wishes for the future and
his early return.
BE IT F~THER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes 'of the
City Commission and the Board of County Commissioners and copies hereof be delivered to
CAPTAIN ROBERT M. WARE, the Navy Department, and the press.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this
22nd day of June, A. D. 196~.
Attest:s/q/. N. T~mm, Jr., 0ity Clerk
s/A. L. Wilson, Mayor
s/J. H. Orapps
s/~. L. Raborn, Jr.
s/Earl Higginbotham ' of"
AS the city Commission the
City of Sanford, Florida
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried, the City Hanager was authorized to advertise for bids on a pneumatic roller.
Consideration next given to the types of meters for the parking lot at the corner
of First Street and Park Avenue, and after considerable discussion, Oommissioner Higginbotham
moved to take up sufficient four hour meters and replace .with non productive meters from
the outlying areas, and install same on the parking lot, and to enforce the fine of $2.00
for second offense parking violations. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps ~d carried.
Commissioner Higginbothammoved go put hot asphalt paving on the above parking
lot. Seconded by Commissioner Orapps and carried,
Commissioner Crapps moved to transfer $1,500.00 from Contingency Account No. 8150
to Street Department Materials Account No. $725-C to provide for construction of the above
municipal parking lot. ~econded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Request next received from Carraway and McKibbin Insurance Agency for the City to
pave their property next to the parking lot at First Street and Park Avenue and providing
for payment of materials, and on motion of Commissioner crapps, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried, same was approved.
Request next received for the City to pave the alley behind the Sanford Herald
and west of Burpee Seed Company with the property owners paying for the materials and the
City furnishing the labor and equipment, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by
Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, same was approved.
Commissioner Crapps moved to authorize a transfer of $300.00 from Capital Improve-
ment Program Account No. 8191 to Street Department Materials Account No. $725-B for
plantings for the sidewalk from First Street to Commercial Street next to the library
building. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Consideration next given to a request to establish a public relations plan for
city functions, and after discussion,_Commissioner Higginbothammove to deny the request.
Seconded by Commissioner Orapps an~carried.
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Consideration next given to action of the Commission at regular meeting of June 8,
196~, authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone that area west of
Mellonville Avenue, east of the railroad, north of 2$th Street and south of Grove Manor,
and after discussion, Commissioner Raborn moved to table same, Seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and carried.
Request next received from Mr. and Mrs. Warren Turman, 26~1 South Myrtle Avenue,
for ~B~exation and water service, and after discussion, Commissioner Crapps moved t° accept
an annexation petition and to extend water services provided the petitioner pay the cost
of materials. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried over the dissenting vote
of Commissioner Raborn.
Consideration next given to letter from Florida State Road Department stating
that if the City desired a traffic survey to establish the need of traffic controls at
Third Street and French Avenue and at Ninth Street and French Avenue it would be necessary
to submit a resolution requesting same. On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by
Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare a
resolution pertaining to same.
Commissioner Higginbotham mOved to authorize ~he Mayor to send a letter of thanks
to Dr. Edwin Epstein for the donation of a 3~ ton air conditioning-heating unit to be used
in the Fire Department office. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried, payment of statements number ~, 5 and 6 from Clark, Die,z, Painter and Associates
in the amoun~ of $52,855.61 for the Water Improvement Program was authorized.
The City Manager next reported that t~e family of Stella Knigh~ was in ~he process
of making arrangements to construct a home for her on property proposed to be purchased from
the City as follows:
East 1/2 'of Lot 5, Block lC, Tier C, E. R. Trafford's Map cZ Sanford
Merle Warner, Real Estate Agent, next appeared and requested a varismce to open
a real estate office in his home at 708 South Park Avenue. He stated that at the time he
purchased this home that a real estate office was permissible, but under Zoning Ordinance
No. 771, passed February 26, 196~, said occupation had been deleted.
After discussion, he was referred to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Letter next received from the Governor's office requesting that the City join in
the July #th ringing of bells at l:O0 o'clock P. H., and after discussion, the Mayor aud
City Clerk were authorized to execute a proclamation for same.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner
Higginboth,m and carried, Commissioner Raborn was authorized to represent the City at the
American Municipal Congress held in Miami, Florida, July 25 through 29, 196~.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and
carried, minutes of regular meeting of HaY,..~25, 196~, were next approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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