030865-Regular SessionMarch 8 at 8 P. M.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida 19 65
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 March 8, 1965.
Present:
Commissioner ~. H. Crapps, Mayor
Earl Higginbotham
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Oity'Ol~k.~?H. L. Whelchel
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner J. B. Baker
The Chairman called the meeting to order and stated the first order of business
was a Public Hearing to consider the rezoning from C,1 to C-2 property as proposed and
described in the following legal notice published in the sanford Herald on February 19, 1965:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CH_ANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDAR~S 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 March 8, 1965, to
consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford,
Florida:
(A) That property zoned in District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), located between
Oak Avenue and Myrtle Avenue from 25th Street to Park Drive, is proposed to be changed to
C-2 (General Commercial) District. Said property being more particularly described as
follows:
Block l, Dreamwold Second Section, Plat Book 4,
~age 30, and all of Wall Subdivision, Plat Book 10,
Page 67, Seminole County Records.
(B) That property zoned in District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), located between
Palmetto Avenue and Laurel Avenue from 25th Street to 26th Street, is proposed to be changed
to C-2 (General Commercial) District. Said property being more particularly described as
follows:
hearing.
All Block l, Lots i through 16 B~ock 2, Lots lO through
15 and Lots 25 through ~0 Block ~, all Block 4, Lots 16
through 19 and Lots 35 through ~9 Block 5, all Block 6
in Dreamwold Section, Plat Book 4, Page 30, Seminole
County Records; and Lots i and 2, Wall Subdivision, Plat
Book 10, page 67, Seminole County Records; and all Blocks
l, 2, 5, Spurling Heights, Plat Book 6, Page 19, Seminole
County Records; and Lot A and Lot B (less the southerly
125 feet), Woodruff Subdivision, Plat Book 3, Page zq4,
Seminole County Records; and Northerly 511 feet of parcel
described as: Begin l0 ch W of NE corner of Section l,
Township 20S, Range 30E, run S ll ch, E 1.15 ch, N 25~ E
to N line of said Section, W 6;2 ch to beg.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this February 8,196
H. L. Whelchel
As City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
~avor of or against the rezoning as advertised in the foregoing notice. There being no ob-
jections registered, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the property
be rezoned as advertised, and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance per-
raining to same. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Dr. W. Vincent Roberts next appeared, representing the Chamber of Commerce Lake
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Monroe Development Committee, to introduce John Burton, Architect, who discussed with the
Commission a plan on lowering construction cost of building the marina to between six and
eight hundred thousand dollars by the use of project criteria type bidding, reducing the
number of wet slips, and offering his services free to the City to aid the City Manager in
drawing up specifications for the bids. After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved
that the City Manager and John Burton work together on the details, advertise for bids on
various parts of the project, and arrive at some definite cost amounts; seconded by Com-
missioner Wilson and carried.
On recommendation of the City Hanager, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham,
seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, salary reclassifications were authorized as
follows:
Phyllis W. Senkarik
From 6-C ($58,58 per week)
To 6-D ($60,75 per week)
Bobby Thompson From 9-C ($67.95 per week)
To 9-D ($71.50 per week)
Estimate No. 6, in the amount of $12,908.58, submitted by the Crom Corporation for
materials on job site and work performed to February 28, 1965, on Contract "B", dated July 1
1965, for construction of prestressed concrete tanks for the Water Improvement Facilities;
and Estimate No. 6, in the amount of $52,600.27, submitted by Lee Construction Company, for
materials on job site and work performed to March 2, 1965, on Contract "D", dated July 9,
1965, for the construction of Water Plant for the Water Improvement Facilities, as per
approval of B. C. Conklin of Clark, Dietz, Painter and Associates, A. Shaw, Resident Engi-
neer, and City Manager. On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Raborn
and carried, payment of same was authorized from the Construction Trust Fund of 196~.
Commissioner Wilson next introduced Resolution No. 1006 authorizing a County
maintenance agreement on beautification, and after being read in full, moved on its passage
and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Said Resolution being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF T_ME
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, REQUESTING CO-
OPERATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SEHINODE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT ON HIGHWAY 17-92
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, through its Beautification Committe pro-
poses to plant and bea~tify Highway 17-92 from its intersection with Interstate 5 South to
General Hutchison Road according to planting specifications and plans approved by the State
Road Department; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of such project, the State Road Department will be willing
to maintain the same out of secondary road funds applicable to Seminole County upon request
of the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, such project is deemed to be of interest to all of the population of
Seminole County including the City of Sanford,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that upon completion of the above-mentioned project the Board of County Commia-
sioners be and they are hereby requested to authorize the State Road Department eT Florida
out of county secondary road funds to maintain the project.
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BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission and a copy ~hereof delivered to the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole
County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, A.D. 1965.
s/ J. H. Crapps, Mayor
s/ A. L. Wilson
Attest:s/ Ho L. Whelchel s/ M. L. Raborn, Jr.
City ~lerk
~ Earl Higginbqtham
As the City Commission o~ t~e
City of Sanford, Florida
Commissioner Raborn next introduced Resolution No. 1007, and after being read in
full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Said Resolution being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1965.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that it would be desirable for the area of the City of Sanford to participate in
the EcOnomic Opportunity Act of 1965 pertaining to training job opportunity and other phases
covered by said act;
NOW,~ T~.REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Co~mission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that it does support such project and agrees to participate therein to the extent
that the same may be applicable to the area of the City of Sanford and does constitute W. E.
Knowles, City Manager of the City of Sanford, Florida, as its agent to implement and effectu-
ate such procedures as are necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, A.D. 1965.
s/ J. H. Crapps, Mayor
s/ A. L. Wilson
Attest:s/ H. L. Whelchel . s/ M. L. Raborn, Jr.
City 0'le~ .~/ Earl Higginbotham
the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
Mrs. Herman Houck, owner of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, which is under
construction, appeared to ask for a variance on erecting a sign advertising the business, as
her application was rejected by the Zoning and Planning Board. John Creig, of Wallace Neon
Sign Company, spoke in behalf of Mrs. Houck, stating that all state and local laws would be
met and the sign would be an attraction, and would not interfere with existing signs now in
the area. After discussion, and on motiomof Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commis-
sioner Raborn and carried, same was authorized.
Next submitted for consideration was a recommendation of the Zoning and Planning
Commission that the newly annexed area at 27th Street and French Avenue be zoned to C-l,
and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, a
public hearing was authorized for April 12, 1965.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried,.minutes of special meeting of February 17, 1965, special meeting of February 22,
1965, and regularmeeting of February 22, 1965, were next approved.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved,~as~.evidenced by General Fund Florida State
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Bank Voucher Nos. 9555 through 9745, General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Voucher
Nos. 9425 through 9463, and Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank
Voucher Nos. 912 through 925.
Request for reconsideration of utility installation cost next presented by Shoe-
maker Construction Company, Inc., at Madera Drive construction site; and after further
consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City provide water and sewer instal-
lations to the property line of each individual building site, seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried.
Next, consideration given to utility installation cost at Geneva Terrace construc-
tion site, and after discussion, Commissioner Raborn moved to table discussion until further
information from the developer was obtained, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
On recommendation from Chief of Police, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the
City Attorney prepare an o~dinance prohibiting the parking of truck-trailer units on streets
in residential areas, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Letter next presented from Richards, Nodine, Gilkey & Fite, Attorneys at Law,
Clearwater, Florida, requesting the City to forego taking any action on condemnation of
Constantine properties, as Constance Constantine would soon be a free agent and would be
in a much better position to have the property repaired. After discussion, Commissioner
Higginbothammoved to proceed with condemnation as ordered, and the motion died ~Of lack of
a second.
After further discussion, Commissioner Raborn moved to grant the Constantine
condemnation on Certificate No. 64-89, dated June lC, 196~, an extension until the next
regular Commission meeting of March 22, 1965, and at which time Argenia and/or Constance
Constantine are to present, to the Commission proof of their intent to repair the property,
and such proof to be a legal and binding contract with a reputable builder to repair the
property to meet City Code specifications, and also proof of financing to the satisfaction
of the Commission, and an execution clause be entered on the contract that repairs are to
commence by March 22, 1965, and all work to be completed within 30 days of said date.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Higgin-
botham.
Petition next received requesting two street lights on Elliott Avenue, one at
Celery Avenue and one between Celery and Montezuma Avenues; and on recommendation of Chief
of Police and City Manager, Commissioner Wilson moved on installation of same, seconded by
Commissioner Raborn and carried.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Wilson moved on the installation
of two street lights, one at San:Carlos Avenue and Third Street, the Other at San Marcos and
Third Street, seconded bY Commissioner Rabornand carried.
The City Manager next requested additional office help, due to the additional work
load created by the various civic organizations working through his office; and on motion of
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, the City Manager was in-
structed to attend City business first.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.