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101264-Regular Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida October 12 at 8 P. FI. 1964 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. October 12, 1964. 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 Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo Police Chief Roy G. Williams The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. Commissioner Higginbotham introduced Resolution No. 999, 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 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, COMMENDING JOHN DUVAL ABRAHAMS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, JOHN DUVAL AB~S has been employed by the City of Sanford, Florida, for forty years, during which period of time he has served the City as Water Production Superintendent, and WHEREAS, in the performance of his duties with the City of Sanford he has worked diligently toward the improvement of water facilities and services to the people of the City and has constantly strived toward personal improvement to the extent that he has become a member of the International Association of Machinists, The American Water Works Association, The Florida Water and Sewage Works Operators' Association, and in addition thereto, has taken many course~ pertaining to water plant operation and water production, and WHEREAS, in the performance of his duties for the City of Sanford, Florida, he has contributed much toward the betterment and welfare of this City and has devoted time and effort far above and beyond the call of duty, and is held in high regard by all groups with which he has been associated, and WHEREAS, JOHN DUVAL ABRAHAMS is now retiring from City employment and it is the desire of the City Commission that due recognition and appreciation be expressed for his long service with the City of Sanford, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City of Sanford both for itself and the people of this community, and sincere good wishes for the future be and the same are hereby expressed, and that as a token of such appreciation a watch be presented unto JOHN DUVAL ABRAHAMS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, and a copy thereof be delivered to JOHN DUVAL Attes~:s/H. N. Tamm, Jr., City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of October, A. D. 1964. s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor s/ M. L. Raborn, Jr. s/ J. H. Crapps s/ Earl Higginbotham MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida October 12 at 8 P. FI. 1964 Dothero~aL_l~ffie~ 8~IzI>Iy_C~o~ _Orla ~ la,. ......... Mayor Wilson further congratulated Mr. Abrahams on his retirement from the City and presented him with a gold watch from the Commission as a token of appreciation for his 40 years of services. The next order of business was a Public Hearing to consider rezoning property as proposed and described in the following legal notice, published in the Sanford Herald on September 24, 1964: 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 October 12, 1964, to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida: A portion of that property zoned in District R-1AA (One family dwelling) located west of Mellonville Avenue and north of Twenty-fourth Street and abutting the Atlantic re- Coast Line Railroad right-of-way, is proposed to be/zoned R-lA (One family dwelling) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: From the NE corner of Lot A of J. Dodd, H. B. Lord and H. Dean's Subdivision in the Southwest quarter of Sec 31, Twp 19S, Rge 31E, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 8 of Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, run Wly 426.4 ft along N line of Lot A, thence S 1°06'30"W 90 ft for a point of beginning, thence W 105.2 ft, th S 41°53'57'' W .49.41 ft, th Nwly 66.16 ft along the perimeter of a circle having a radius of 40 ft, th N 43°20'01'' W 47.78 ft, th W 212.72 ft, th N 2028' 30" E 15.25 ft, th N 89°54'30'' W to Ely right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, th, Sly along said ROW line to the S line of said Lot A, th run Ely along S line of Lot A to a point 400.25 ft Wly of SE corner of Lot A, th run N l°06'30'' E to point of beginning. 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 14th day of September, 1964. H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in favor of or against the rezoning as advertised in the foregoing notice. The following persons appeared in opposition of the proposed rezoning: L. D. White, 1009 Lincoln Street P. L. Elmore, ll01 Lincoln Street A. C. Rotundo, 811 Lincoln Street Mrs. Jas. J. Garby, ll05 Lincoln Street A. K. Shoemaker, Jr., Contractor, appeared to support his request for rezoning. Firs. Fiargaret Bowers, 2300 Fiellonville Avenue, appeared to support the requested rezoning. Commissioner Raborn moved that the property be rezoned as advertised and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance pertaining to same. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Crapps. C. W. E~rod, owner of Yellow Cab Company, next appeared to explain the continuous loss of money from the operation of a bus line in prior years in the City of Sanford. He further stated that from his experience he would not be interested in starting a new bus line in the City at this time. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida October 12 at 8 P. Fi. Ordinance No. 843, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, TO R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT. placed on its first reading and read in full at megular meeting of September 28, 1964, was 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, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted Ordinance No. 843, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN~ORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R-2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, TO R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT. C. L. Geiger next appeared as spokesman for a group of parents whose children attended the Westside Primary School on Third Street and Maple Avenue, and requested the City to provide cross-walk guards at the intersection of Third Street and French Avenue. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Chief of Police was authorized to hire guards on a part time basis to protect sb.hool cross- walks. After discussion, Commissioner Crapps moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to require the School Board to furnish guards at all dangerous crossings at school sites. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried. Ordinance No. 842, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND TO MAR A PART THEREOF AT THE EXPIRATION OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE, LOTS 28 THROUGH 37 INCLUSIVE, AMENDED PLAT OF DRUID PARK, AS THE SAME APPEARS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA~ PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 171.04, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1963. placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of September 28, 1964, was 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, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 842, entitled: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford; Florida October 12 at 8 P. M. .19.6zt- Dotherow Offie~ Su, mlv Co.. Orlando. Fla. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND TO MAKE A PART THEREOF AT ~ EXPIRATION OF THIRTY(30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE, LOTS 28 THROUGH 37 INCLUSIVE, AMENDED PLAT OF DRUID PARK, AS THE SAME APPEARS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 171.04, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1963. Ordinance No. 8~?~, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SA~FORD, FLORIDA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MISTREAT, INJURE, KIT,T, OR MOLEST ANY CITY POLICE DOG OR TO INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUCH POLICE DOG. placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of September 28, 196~, was 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 " " Rab orn " Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,/ Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No ~J'J' entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO MISTREAT, INJURE, KILL OR MOT,MST ANY CITY POLICE DOG OR TO INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUCH POLICE DOG. Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 1000, and after being read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. Said Resolution NO. 1000 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, COMMENDING JAMES L. DUNN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, JA~fES L. DUNN was employed by the City of Sanford on August 16, 19&6, and since that time has worked in the Street Department, Refuse Department, City Shops, and finally as Supervisor of the Parks Division, and WHEREAS, JAMES L. DUNN is retiring as an employee of the City of Sanford, having during the course of his employment performed outstanding services for said City, often contributing effort far above and beyond the call of duty, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission that proper recognition for services rendered be expressed unto JAMES L. DUNN by the City of Sanford, F~lorida, 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, and sincere good wishes for the future be and the same are hereby expressed to JAMES L. DUNN. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and a copy thereof be delivered to JAMES L. DUNN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of October, A. D. 196&. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida October 12 at 8 P. M. Fla. Attest:-s/ H. N. Tamm~ Jr. Cit~ Clerk s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor M. L. Raborn, Jr. J. H. Crapps Earl Higginbotham J. B. Baker As the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida James G. Chapman, Architect, next submitted a contract for architectural services for design and specifications for oonstruction of a recreational facilities, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried~ the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute same. Invoice 6~-9, in the amount of $1,365.00, next submitted by James G. Chapman for architectural services through the preliminary stage for the proposed recreational faci- lities, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, payment of same was approved; and the Commission further authorized a transfer from the Contingency Account to Recreation-Building Account No. 4226A to provide for same. Request next submitted through John Krider, for the New York Mets baseball farm club, to use the Memorial Stadium for Spring practice. Commissioner Higginbotham moved allow the use of the stadium if the Mets would pay for the conversion of the field to base- ball use and for conversion back for football use. Said conversion estimate to cost $6,000.00, and such funds to be deposited with the City prior to the start of any conversion by the City. Seconded by Commissioner Baker:and carried. Letter next submitted from John A. Burton, IV, Architect, outlining that in his opinion Chapter 467.09 of the Florida Statutes was not being complied with by the City upon issuance of building permits. The City Manager explained that this lawrelated to the re- quirement of architectural designs on buildings costing over ten thousand dollars. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Build- ing Department was authorized to continue its current method of operation, and because of lack of personnel, could not enforce all State requirements. On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids on equipment as follows:' a. 4 Typewriters b. 2 Park Mowers c. 2 Police Cars d. i Refuse Packer e. 2 Pick-up Trucks f. 2 l~ Ton Trucks g. i Air Conditioner - Library h. i Air Conditioner - Fire Station No. 1 i. i Heater - USO Building j. i Utility Warehouse and Storage Building On motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate a proposal with Oneman Engineering Company to assist the City to slurry pave streets as setforth in the budget. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the Commission~next approved the appointment of the Finance Director as Acting City Manager in all instances where the City Manager will be absent from the City, upon proper notification to the Commission. The City Manager next reported that it would be necessary to notify Maurice Connell & Associates, Engineers for the Lake Front Improvement Plan, if an economic feasi- bility report is desired to be included in their report at an additional cost of $2,230.00, MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida October 12 at 8 P. Fi. Do~herow Offlee ~uzmlv Co.. Orlnndo~ ~'1~, . ; and after discussion, the Commission authorized notice to said engineers that said report would not be desired at this stage. On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, transfer of $500.00 from Contingency Fund No. 8150 to City Commissioners Travel Expense Account No. ll07 was authorized to provide funds for the Mayor to travel to California to present a conservation plaque award to Walt Disney, to commemorate Florida Conservation Week, sponsored by the Sanford Chamber of Commerce and the first annual program to be held in Sanford on October 26 through 31, 1964. On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, minutes of regular meeting of September 28 and special called meeting of October 1964, were next approved. On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund Florida State Bank Voucher No. 8588 through No. 8779, General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Voucher No. 9211 through No. 9250, and Water & Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Voucher No. 840 through No. 855. On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the Commission~. next authorized a transfgr of $4,200.00 from Contingency Account No. 8150 to Publicity Account No. 8134, Seminole County Chamber o£ Commerce, said funds to provide for seven outdoor advertising signs to be locat'ed on interstate highway 4, and to be installed by Barber Advertising Company. Estimate No. 3, in the amount of $81,698.42, next submitted by the Cambron Construction Company, Inc., for materials on job site and work performed to October 5, 1964, on Contract 'C" dated June 29, 1964, for Main TransmiSsion Lines for the Water Improvement Facilities; and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, payment of same was authorized from the Construction Trust Fund of 1964, on approval of B. C. Conklin of the consulting engineers, Clark, Dietz, Painter & Associates, the City Engineer, and the City Manager. Estimate No. l, in the amount of SI1,115.00, next submitted by Lee Construction Company, covering work completed and materials on job site to October 6, 1964, on Contract 'D" dated July 9, 1964, for the construction of Water Plant of Water Treatment Facilities, as per approval of B. C. Conklin of Clark, Dietz, Painter & Associates, A. Shaw, Resident Engineer, and City Manager. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commis- sioner Baker and carried, payment of same was authorized from the Construction Trust Fund of 1964. Estimate No. l, in the amount of $3,254.85, next submitted by The Crom Corporation, covering work completed and materials on job site to October 5, 196&, on Contract 'B" dated construction July l, 1964, for prestressed concrete tanks/for Water Treatment Facilities, as per approval of B. C. Conklin of Clark, Dietz, Painter & Associates, A. Shaw, and City Manager. On motion of Commissioner Hi~ginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, payment of same was authorized from the Construction Trust Fund of 1964. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.