071364-Regular Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
Ju~y ~3 s~ 8 P. M.
569
The Oity Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at
the 0ity Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on July 13, 196~.
Present: Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor
" Joe B. Baker
" J.H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
'" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City 01erk H. N. Tatum, Jr.
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who announced that the first
order of business would be the receiving of proposals pertaining to the construction and
operation of a Marina.
Ansel Snow and Grover Todd appeared and submitted a~25 year lease proposal for
the development of a Marina at the Municipal Pier and Boat Basin.
George Toff appeared as spokesman for a group of local businessmen and presented
a drawing and information supplied by local finance institutions outlining a long range
development of a complete Marina with final development of a motel and restaurant. He
further urged that the Marina and bulkheading portion be undertaken by the City as a Capital
Improvement with the City maintaining control and ownership and leasing out same for opera-
tion and further development. Mr. Touhy stated this would be a step toward revitalizing
the downtown area of the City, provided the project could be undertaken on a scale large
enough to attract capital investments by outside firms.
John Burton appeared and estimated the cost would be $500,000.00 for the Marina,
bulkheading and filling of approximately 25 acres, and necessary utilities.
James Chapman appeared as spokesman for another group of local businessmen inter-
ested in leasing the present Municipal Pier and Boat Basin for construction of additional
piers and operation of a Marina on a lease of 20 years, with a renewal option of 20 years.
After considerable discussion from the floor by other interested parties concerning
the above three proposals, the Mayor announced that The Oommission would proceed with other
business at hand and suggested further sessions to study a program to be Undertaken.
A proposal was nex~ submitte= from the Seminole Oounty School Board to lease the
Sanford Memorial Stadium for the period of September 15 to DecemOer 15 for three years at
an annual fee of $2,500.00 to play not more than 17 intercollegiate football games and after
consideration, Commissioner Raborn moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried over the dissenting vote of
Commissioner Baker.
Commissioner Orapps next introduced Ordinance No. 835, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE ~BER
771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN
TERRITORY FROM ~2 (ONE AND TWO
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, TO R-5
(ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
a~d same was placed~ on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of requirement of the second reading,
the roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
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· City Commission, Sanford, Florida,
July 13 at,8 P. M.
Commissioner Wilson Yea
" Baker ~"
~ Orapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Raborn "~
Said Ordinance No. 835 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the
roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Wilson Yea
" Boker "
" 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. 835, entitled:~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ~IENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
AMENDMENT TRA~SFERRING CERTAIN
TERRITORY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, TO R-5
(ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
Commissioner Crapps next introduced Resolution No. 99~, and after being read in
full moved on its passage and adoption and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the same. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried. Said ResolUtion being in words and
figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT
OF FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION
OF FIXED-TIME TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF THIRD STREET AND HIGHWAY
17-92 AND NINTH STREET AND HIGHWAY 17-92,
WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, ~he intersections of Third Street and Highway 17-92 and Ninth Street and
Highway 17-92 in the City of Sanford, Florida, have become inherently dangerous in view of
the fact that both Third and Ninth Streets are substo.~tially main East-West comuections in
the City of Sanford, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford deems it necessary for the
protection of the motorists and citizens of the City of Sanford, Florida, to install fixed-
time traffic signals at such intersections,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida
that the State Road Department be, and it is hereby requested to authorize the installation
and maintenance by the City of such traffic signals. As a condition thereof the said City
agrees to install the signals recommended by the State Road Department and to pay the cost
thereof from municipal f,mds, and to maintain the same according to State Road Department
traffic signal maintenance recommendations and the signal operating plan. The City further
agrees that upon such approval it will pay the electric charges for operating the signals
and will not make any significant changes in signal operation, including timing, without
prior State Road Department approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of July, A. D. 1964.
Attest: .s/ H~ N. Tomm, Jr.
Ci y Clerk '
s/A. L. Wilson, Mayor
J. H. Orapps
M. L. Raborn, Jr.
Earl Higginbotham
J. B. Baker
AZ the City Commission of ~he
City of Sanford, Florida
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The City Manager next submitted the following tabulation of bids which were
opened publicly at 2:00.~O~lock P. M. on July 8, 196~, for a pneumatic roller for the
street department in accordance with the specifications in the invitation for bids published
in the Sanford Herald on June 26, 196~.
BID TABULATION
l~aeumatic Traffic Roller
COMPANY Net Cost Wheels
Linder Industrtal iMa~hinery Go.,
Lakeland
~lorida Equipment Company
Orlando
Highway Equipment & Supply Co.
Orlando
Moody and Sons, Inc.
Jacksonville
Capacity Rolling
(Level) Width
$1,670.00 127 8~" ll
$1,675.00 95 80" ll
$1,690.00 119 85" 11
$1,700.00 ll5 87" 15
Square Deal Machinery
Orlando $2,016. O0 125 8~" 15
After discussion, Commissioner Baker moved to accept the low bid ofi. Linder
Industrial Machinery Company for furnishing a pneumatic roller at a price of $1,670.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Commissioner Baker moved to appoint Sonny J. Powell to the Civil Service Board
for a two year term beginning June 25, 196~, ~nd same died for lack of a second.
After consideration, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Baker, Dr. W. Vincent
Roberts was reappointed to the Civil Service Board for a two year term ending June 25, 1966~
Request nextsubmitted by Kenneth & Ruby Quarrie, d/b/a Quarrie's Grocery, for
a license for sale of beer and wine for consumption off premises at 715 W. 9th Street,
and On recommendation of the Chief of Police, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham,
seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, same was approved.
The Mayor next reada letter of resignation submitted by H. N. Tsmm, Jr., Finance
Director, effective November 2, 196~. Commissioner Crapps moved to accept his resignation
with regrets and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution commending Mr. Tamm
for his diligent service to the City during his tenure of 8 years. Seconded by COmmissioner
Baker and carried.
Request next received from the City Manager to authorize employment of Clark,
Dietz, Painter & Associates for additional consulting service for specialized work during
the construction of the Water Improvement.
Commissioner Higginbotham moved not to hire the Engineers for any additional
engineering on the Water Improvement Program, as he felt it was their obligation to be
present at critical points of construction and this was included in the original contract.
Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and same failed to carry over the dissenting votes of
Commissioner Raborn, Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Wilson.
Commissioner Raborn moved to employ said Engineers for consulting services as
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needed for specialized work not to exceed $1,000.O0 and to notify~the nglneers that the
Commission feels that these services should be included under general supervision. Seconded,
by Commissioner Baker and carried over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Crapps and
Commissioner Higginbotham. ~
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Commissioner Higginbotham moved to table the above motion. Seconded by Commissioner
Crapps and same failed to carry over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Baker, Commissioner
RaBorn and Commissioner Wilson.
Letter next submitted from Smith, Reynolds and Hills, Architects and Engineers,
requesting payment pursuant to action of the Commission on November 12, 1962, authorizing
said firm to apply for funds for preliminary planning in the amount of $10,000.00 from the
Housing and Home ~inance Authority of the United States Government, and in the event funds
were not granted, said firm of Smith, Reynolds and Hills would be reimbursed to the extent
of out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $500.00. On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded
by Commissioner Baker and carried, action was tabled until an itemized statement of expenses
is submitted.
Request next received from Hr. W. L. Carter to purchase the north one-half of
Lot A, lying West of segment storm sewer of Subdivision of SeC. 51, Township 19 S, Range 31 E,
of Dodd, Lord and Deane, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize
a sale at a price of $699.~8 per acre, and same died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Rabor~ moved to table action for further study. Seconded by
Commissioner Baker and carried.
Offer next submitted to sell the City thirteen lots near the City Repair Shop on
West Sixth Street, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbothammoved to decline the offer
at this time. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
Request next submitted to determine if the City would sell three parcels of
property on the Lake Mary Road totaling less than one-half of an acre, and after discussion,
Commissioner Baker moved to offer for sale at a price of $1,500.00 for all three parcels.
Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried over the dissenting votes of Commissioner
Raborm and Commissioner Higginbotham.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of June 8, and June 22, 196~, were next approved.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner RaOor~ and carrie~,
current vouchers and payrolls were nex~ approved as evidenced by General Fund Florida State
Bank Vouchers No. 80~1 through No. 8256, General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers
No. 9055 through 9106, and Water and Sewer Revenue Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers
No. 797 through No. 805.
The City Manager next reported that the 8unland Estates Water SYstem had been
offered for sale to the City for $160,000.00, and after considerable discussion, Commissioner
Crapps moved to"table same. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
~ter discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with the County Commissioners to pay up to $6,500.00 for
materials for resurfacing Southwest Road. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
After consideration, the Commission next appointed O. Douglas Stenstrom, Attorney,
to act as City Judge during the absence of Judge K. W. McIntosh from July 20, to August 2,196~
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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