061465-Regular Session MINUTE'S
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
June 14 at 8 P. M.
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The City Commission of the City Of:Sanf0rd, Florida, met in regualr session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on June l~, 1965.
Present: Commissioner M. L. Raborn, Jr., Acting Mayor
" J.B. Baker
" Earl Higginbotham
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Acting Police Chief A. S. Williams
Absent: Commissioner J. H. Crapps, Mayor
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first order of business was a Public Hearing to consider the revocation of
occupational license Number 827, issued to George Sykes at the West Side Snack Bar, located
at West Thirteenth Street and Persimmon Avenue. George Sykes appeared stating that the
name of the place was now the Coffee Pot, and that he was trying to run a nice quiet business,
and did not intend to offend the neighbors. After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham
moved to permit the business to retain the license, seconded by Commissioner Baker and
carried. Commissioner Baker then moved the owner be instructed to properly light the patio,
and keep the music turned down in volume so as not to create a disturbance. Seconded by
Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Request next received from Horace Paul, President of the Fleet Reserve Corporation,
a nonprofit organization, for a liquor license, as the State Legislature had passed-a bill
authorizing the club to have a license. After consideration, Commissioner Baker moved that
said club be issued a liquor license, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried over
the dissenting vote of Commissioner Wilson.
Consideration next given to City of Sanford board appointments of the Electrical
Board and the Plumbing Board, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Com-
missioner Baker and carried, the following appointments were approved:
Reappointments to Electical Board:
Roy Burns 2 year term to expire January l, 1967
C. L. Hopkins 2 year term to expire January l, 1967
Reappointments to Plumbing Board:
Leroy Groover
R. L. Harvey
William Halback
Harry Lee, Jr.
2 year term to expire January 1, 1967
2 year term to expire January 1, 1967
1 year term to expire January 1, 1966
1 year term to expire January 1, 1966
Consideration next given to a vacancy created on the Civil Service Board by
Mr. Harry Lee's expiring term, as Mr. Lee has requeste~d that he not be reappointed. Commis-
sioner Baker moved that Dr. John Darby be appointed for a period of 2 years, the term to
expire June 30, 1967, to commence upon the date of Mr. Lee's expiration June 30, 1965.
Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Consideration next given to the paving of Locust and Chapman Avenues between First
and Second Streets, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, same was tabled for further study.
Request next received from Willie Hunt of Hunt Lincoln-Mercury Company to place a
portable used car lot office on the back end of vacant City lot beside the Library, stating
that he will vacate upon request. Commissioner Higginbotham moved to grant permission under
the condition that the lot and building be kept in a presentable manner, seconded by
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Jim Hunt of Hunt Construction Company next appeared requesting assistance from the
City in the'installation of a six-inch water line at his Mayfair First Addition subdivision.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to provide the labor for laying the pipe
only, and all other cost be borne by the developer, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Baker.
Ordinance No. 855, 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 M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT.
placed on its first reading and read in full at regular adjourned meeting on June 3, 1965,
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 Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 855, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLOR IDA, 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 M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT.
Ordinance No. 855, 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 (TWO FAMILY
DWELLING)DISTRICT. TO R-3 (NULTIPI.E
FAMILY DWEI~I,ING) DISTRICT.
placed on its first reading and read in full at regular adjourned meeting on June 3, 1965,
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 Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 855, 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 (TWO FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT TO R-3 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
Consideration next given to the investing of more than one $10,000 unit of a fund
at the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, and ~n motion of Commissioner Higginbotham.
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seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, action on same was tabled.
Next, conSideration given to request of James Lee, builder, for water connection
to newly built homes outside of the City limits in the Riverview and Narcissus Avenue area,
and after consideration, Commissioner HigginbOtham moved to allow the use of City water to
these houses, so long as the existing water main line was available, but the City was not to
lay additional lines to serve the area, also, the builder was to pay meter set charges.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried..
Dr. W. Vincent Roberts next spoke in behalf of Harry Lee, retiring member of the
Civil Service Board, pointing out the years of faithful service and that Mr. Lee had been
a continuous member of the board from the time of its inception some 21 years ago. After
further discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City Attorney draw up appro-
)riate resolution commending Mr. Lee, and that he be presented with a silver tray, seconded
by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Estimate No. 9, in the amount of $27,589.75, submitted by Lee Construction Company
for materials on job site and work performed to May 31, 1965, on Contract "D", dated July 9,
196~, for construction of Water Plant of Water Treatment Facilities, as per approval of
B. C. Conklin of Clark, Dietz, Painter and Associates, A. Shaw, Resident Engineer, and City
Manager. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, and
carried, the same was approved pending the completion of work and clearance on variable speed
pump motor and control unit to the satisfaction of City Manager.
Request next submitted for the stadium tax to be waivered for a benefit show
sponsored by the Little Red School House, a charitable organization, and on motion of
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, the same was approved.
Application for beer and wine license next received, submitted by Rex Liquor Store
No. 2, and after consideration, Commissioner Baker moved on approval, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
Consideration next given to the combining of Personal Property Tax billing with
Licenses and Realty Tax billing, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the
City Attorney draw up the necessary ordinances for the Commission's approval, seconded by
Commissioner Baker and carried.
Commissioner Baker next introduced Ordinance No. 856, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
T~tE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 16-58, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA~ 195~, AS AMENDED,
SAID SECTION REGULATING THE PARKING
OF TRUCKS AND CERTAIN VEHICLES OVER
TWENTY FEET LONG, SAID AMENDMENT
PROHIBITING PARKING OF TRUCKS AND CERTAIN
VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIALAREAS-
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
~Request next submitted for a meeting with J. Brailey Odham to discuss the possi-
bility of the City purchasing the Sunland Estates water system, and on motion of Commissioner
Milson, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, the next regular meeting of June 28, 1965,
was set as a tentative date.
Consideration next given to a date f6r-meeting with Loomis Leedy, City Fiscal Agent,
to discuss the Lakefront Development Project financing, and on motion of Commissioner Baker,
seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the~next regular meeting of June 28, 1965,
was set as a tentative date.
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The City Manager next submitted the following tabulation of bids, which were
opened publicly at~2:00 o'clock P. M.. on June ll, 1965, for asphaltic concrete, in accord-
ante with the specifications in the invitation for bids published~ in the Sanford Herald on
June 4, 1965.
BID TABULATION
R. M. Wilkins
$7.59 per ton
Basic Asphalt Corporation
8.34 per ton less 2-10
($8.17/ton)
Orlando Paving
9.62 per ton
After discussion, Commissioner Wilson moved to accept the low bid of R. M. Wilkins
for furnishing asphaltic concrete at the price of $7.39 per ton. Seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried.
Consideration next given to the City's share of material cost on the County con-
struction of Southwest Road, as per agreement dated July l~, 1964, stating the City would
share up to $6,500.00 of the cost of the project, actual~itotal cost of $21,371.51, City's
share at 25% equals $5,342.88. After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved on the
payment of $5,342.88 to the County Road Department, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried
minutes of regular adjourned meeting of June 3, 1965, and regular adjourned meeting of
May 31, 1965, were next approved.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund Florida State
Bank Vouchers Nos. 4002 through Nos. 4006; General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank
Vouchers Nos. 9558 through Nos. 9597; and Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic
National Bank Vouchers Nos. 952 through 964. .
Consideration.next given to the acquisition of a two-foot strip of land, 125 feet
in length, on the lakefront, described as Block G~ Lakeview Park, belonging to Erskine W.
Landis, Box 358, Deland, Florida, as it would be desirable in connection with the Lakefront
Development Project. The Chairman then instructed the City Attorney to contact the owner
and ascertain a price for possible negotiation.
Request next submitted by Acting Chief of Police for authority to hire a part time
policeman for summer vacation relief work, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham
moved that the same be permitted, and the motion died of lack of a second. After further
discussion and consideration, Commissioner Wilson moved to hire a permanent policeman as a
replacement for one who is leaving employment in the near future, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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