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City Commission, Sanford, Florida' A~mst 23 at 8 P. PI.
1965
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 August 23, 1965.
Present:
Commissioner M. L. Raborn, Jr., Mayor
" J.B. Baker
" J.H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Acting Police Chief A. S. Williams
Absent: Police Chief R. G. Williams
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
The Chairman then announced that the first item of business was that the regular
meeting be temporarily adjourned in order that the Commission could proceed to sit as a Tax
Equalization Board to receive any complaints or appeals regarding the 1965 Tax Valuation Roll
~s prepared and submitted by the Tax Assessor.
session.
The Chairman then called the City Commission as the Tax Equalization Board into
Mr. Cope appeared before the Board stating that he represented the new Sanford
5hopping Plaza on Highway 17-92 and which was annexed to the City on February 24, 1964.
He stated that due to the fact that the Center is not yet fully completed and store
spaces not fully rented and occupied whereby full rental is not being received, consideration
was requested that no assessment be made for the year 1965.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that all property must be taxed and there
Ls no relief due to the fact that construction is not fully and substantially completed on
Tanuary l, 1965, and including the fact that total or partial occupancy has no bearing on the
~ax billing structure.
The City Clerk and Tax Assessor pointed out that Publix, Eckerd's Drug Store, Barber
~hop, Dick's Appliance, and the Card and Gift Shop, five businesses, were in operation as of
Tanuary l, 1965, and these were the only businesses that were placed on the tax roll.
The Chairman stated to Mr. Cop~ that on the basis of the foregoing information and
~dvice from the City Attorney, the City was unable to grant any relief on the 1965 City tax
~ssessment for the Sanford Shopping Center/Plaza.
Mr. Mack N. Cleveland, Jr. Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beske, owners
~f the S~ford Boat Works, commercial property on Seminole Boulevard on the lakefront appeared
~efore the Board objecting to the excessive valuation of $24,320.00 placed on the property.
Mr. Cleveland stated that the property was purchased in 1960 and that Mr. and ~s.
~eske had paid$21,250.O0 at that time for the land and the structure. He also pointed out
~hat the property has stood vacant for some time since the renter, Home Builders & Supply,
~ad moved their business to Altamonte Springs.
It was moved by Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
~arried that the tax assessment valuation on the property be amended from $24,320.00 to
~20,000.00.
Due to the faot that the land as discussed above and now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Beske
m the lakefront was originally the City's land, Mr. Higginbotham suggested that consideration
~e given to the City repurchasing the land o£ 200' x 250' and the structvare of 38' x 120' for
price of 15,000.00 to be used for future storage of City property.
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It was moved by Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried that Mr. Cleveland approach his client,~ Mr. Beske, with the offer that the City
would give consideration to the purchasing of the ~land and structures thereon for a sale
price of $15,000.00. Mr. Cleveland stated that he would relay the City Commission's purchase
offer back to the Beske's for their consideration.
There being no further tax valuation appeals, it was moved by Commissioner Wilson,
seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried that the Tax Equalization Board be adjourned and
to call the adjourned regular meeting back into session.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
the 1965 Tax Roll as prepared by the Tax Assessor was approved with the exception of the one .~-
amendment for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beske on their property on Seminole Boulevard; more patti- ~
culary described as:
Beg. at a point 1246.3~ ft N & 25 ft W of intersection of
center lines of First St. & Holly Ave., run W 200 ft, N
Y ,
said R/W line 166.78 ft to a point on the arc of a curve
having a radius of 866.71 ft, thence SEly along said curve
35.85 ft to a point 242.75 ft N of point of Beg, thence S
to point of Beg.
and formerly Stafford Boat Works, to be assessed at $20,000.00.
Consideration next given to the Seminole Chapter Order of DeMolays commending the
youths on their untiring and diligent civic work they had achieved in collecting monies for
the City's project Operation Beautify to be,i;Used for the irrigation system for the City's
plants and shrubs nursery and also the pro-r~te purchase of a Bengal tiger cub for the City
Zoo.
Commissioner Crapps next introduced Resolution No. lO13, and after being read in
full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried by the
unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. lO13 being, in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
COMMENDING SEMINOLE CHAPTER
ORDER OF DeMOLAY FOR ITS EFFORTS
IN FURTHERING "OPERATION BEAUTIFY"
WITHIN THE CITY OF SANFORD.
WHEREAS~ the City Commission as the result of expressed interest by the public has
instituted "Operation Beautify" designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the City with
ultimate interest toward a zoological garden, and
WHEREAS, in connection therewith Seminole Chapter Order of DeMolay has demonstr~ated
its keen interest in'~civic affairs, goverrnnent and city appearance in that through its un-
tiring efforts, ingenuity and perseverance have conducted a fund raising program which
resulted in the acceptance by the City of Sanford from Seminole Chapter Order of DeMolay a
check in the sum of One Thousand Dollars, and
WHEREAS~ it is the feeling of the City Commission that the civic pride, persever-
ance, diligence and interest expressed by Seminole Chapter Order of DeMolay should be
acknowledged so that all the citizens of Sanford will be cognizant of this outstanding group
o f young men,
NOW THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission that Seminole Chapter of
DeMolay be and it is hereby commended for its outstanding contribution toward "Operation
Beautify", and that this Resolution be a token of the appreciation of the City Co~mission on
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)ehalf of all the people of this City. ,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Ci~ty
Commission and copies thereof delivered to Seminole Chapter of DeMolay and the press.
PASSED AND~ADOPTED this 23rd day of August, A.D. 1965.
s/ M. L. Raborn, Jr,, Mayor
J. H. Crapps
Attest: s/ H. L. Whelchel A.L. Wilson
City Clerk Earl Higginbotham
J. B. Baker
As the City 'Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
A letter was next submitted from Mr. A. B. Peterson, agent for the property of
Mr. Howard L. Hughes, at the northwest corner of French and Sarita Avenues, requesting con-
sideration of the abandonmen~ of the south one-half of the alley immediately west of Lots 1
through 9A, Block 9, Dreamwold, whereby there is not sufficient depth to permit the con-
struction of a building, a Burger Chef, for a set back of 80 feet from FrenCh Avenue and to
allow for sufficient off-street parking space as required and whereby they want to place the
parking on the front.
City Commission minutes of November 21, 1955, and City Ordinance No. 569 reflected
that through a-request of Mr. Hughes an exchange of the north one-half of the City's north-
south alley had been made for a 15-foot north-south alley easement on the far westerly part
of Mr. Hughes' property abutting the east one-half of Lots~ll and 3~, with the stipulation
that on abandonment Iff, Hughes would pay the City $2,/714.20 for the relocation cost of the
sewer line abutting Lots 6 through 9A, which cost has never been paid.
It was moved bY Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried that a Public Hearing date be set for September 13, 1965, for advertisement regarding
the abandonment of the south one-half of the alley easement abutting Lots i through 9A,
Block 9, Dreamwold. It was also stipulated that ordinance adoption for abandonment would
hinge on Mr. Hughes paying the City the present day cost for the relocation of the sewer
line and when said monies were in escrow the City would proceed with the utility relocation
work.
Consideration was next given to a request from Mr. Frank Ashdown for consideration
ilof a traffic light at 20th Street and Sanford Avenue whereby the intersection presently has
i!istop signs and a caution light operating.
After discussion on the present situation with'the Acting Police Chief, it was
!moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried that Mr.
iAshdown be advised that there is not sufficient traffic to warrant a traffic light instal-
ilation at this time and a light could create a worse condition if not warranted.
At this time, it was moved by Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Baker
iland carried that the State Road Department be contacted regarding the furnishing to the City
~another traffic count of the intersection of Third Street and French Avenue, SR 17-92,
~Section 77010~ and 77050~i, as to whether this location would now warrant the installation of
ila traffic light whereby Third Street is now a main through street and vehicle use appears
~to be heavier at this location for cross-town traffic. The motion included that the City's
legislative representative be notified of this request regarding his support or assistance.
A Public Hearing was next held to con~ider the vacating and abandonment of City
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notice, published in the Sanford Herald on August 15, 19~5.
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING, CLOSING
AND ABANDONING A PORTION O~ A STREET
TO WHOM IT FiAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, ~lorida,
at 8:00 P. M. on the 23rd of August, 1965, in the City Commissioners' Room at the City Hall
in the City of Sanford, Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will
close, vacate and abandon any right of the City and the public in and to a portion of the
street hereinafter described , to wit:
A triangular parcel of Willow Avenue, lYing south of Fourth Street and west of
Lot &3, J. E. Pace's Subdivision, Block C, Mellonville, further described as follows:
~rom the NE corner of Lot &3, J- E. Pace's Subd.
Blk C, Mellonville, run Wly along N line of said
Lot &3 and the Wly Extension of said N line,
267.9 ft for POB. Thence run Sly to SW corner of
said Lot &3, Nly to NW corner of said Lot &3, Wly
to POB, being a portion of Willow Avenue.
Persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place above specified,
CITY COY~ISSION
CITY Or SANFORD, FLORIDA
By H. L. Whelchel, City Clerk
The Chairman announced that the Commission wuuld be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of or against the abandonment. Yar. Baker stated that he owned 100 feet facing on
Poumth Street, with a home already constructed on the one 50-foot lot and that he was con-
itemplating immediate construction on the other 50-foot house lot whereby the added footage
would be of great benefit.
The Chairman then called for any objections to be registered from anyone present
regarding the hearing for abandonment. There was no objection registered by any person
present;
Thereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
icarried that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the proper ordinance for vacating
the City property as outlined above, with the stipulation that the sale price would be in
ilthe amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and the ordinance for abandonment to be adopted
when the financing was approved and with immediate construction o£ the residence.
It was moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried that a Quit Claim Deed be drawn to Mr. L. A. Baker regarding the above mentioned
:City property with authorization that the Mayor sign said deed.
Next discussed was the feasibility o£ adopting the new 1965 Edition of the Southern
Standard Building Code to replace the 1960-61 Edition now in use by the City.
The Building Official stated that the new edition was better written, more simpli-
fied and more particularly so in regards to better installation of glass with regard to wind
load and also aluminum structure.
It was moved by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
~arried that the new 1965 Edition of the Southern Standard Building Code be adopted for use
by the City of Sanford.
A le~er dated August 23, 1965, was next submitted from Mr. Walter A. Gielow,
'~ecretary-Treasurer~ and Publisher o£ The Sanford Herald whareby he accepted tk~ City's terms
0f June 8, 1965, to pumchase City owned land described as Lot 1, for a net to the Cit7
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$5,000.00, With an option for one year on Lot 2 for a net to the City of $t0,000.00; this
option to be renewable for one year only, at the end of the first year of the option; the
date of the option on Lot 2 to start as of the date of the sale of Lot l, all in the City's
Lake Monroe Industrial Park area.
Due to the type of press to be used and the pit requirements must be determin~
before construction can be started, he requested that the clause in the purchase agreement
which calls for the construction to be substantially underway within 8 months of the purchase
date of the property be waived. He assured the City that the building would be completed
and occupied in less than a 20-month period.
It was pointed out that the time limit clause is set forth by the City of Sanford's
Industrial Park Board under ~he rules and regulations for the Lake Monroe Industrial Park
area, but no verification as to whether they were of Public Record.
It was moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Baker and
carried to accept the Agreement as drawn by the City Attorney whereby all conditions are
outlined therein, including the City's time requirements for the starting of construction
and completion of the building. Said motion to include the authorization for the Mayor to
sign the Agreement.
CommisSioner Crapps next introduced Ordinance'No. 863, 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 PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 863, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Baker.
Thereupon, the question ,recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 863 was then placed on its final[Passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotkam "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced Shat the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 863, 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
T~E CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
AMEND~NT PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
Commissioner Crapps next introduced Ordinance No. 865, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF TP~E CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION
OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF FULTON STREET IN THE
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and same was.placed on its first reading and read in full.
It was moved by Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Baker to waiver the
requirement of the second reading of Ordinance No. 865, and that same be placed on its final
passage and adoption.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Reborn Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 865 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that tke city Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 865, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 0P S/ktT~ORD, FLORIDA
CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION
0P THE SOUTH SIDE 0P PULTON STREET IN THE
CITY 0P SANPORD, PLORIDA.
Commissioner Crapps next introduced Ordinance No. 864, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE 0P 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 PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Crapps then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 864, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption~
Motion seconded by Commissioner Baker.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Baker "
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, said Ordinanoe No. 864 was then placed on its
final passage and adoption, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Baker
" Crapps "
" Higginbotham "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 864, 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
AME~MENT PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COI~MERCIAL) DISTRICT.
A 18~t~r was read by the Chairman whereby Dr. W. H. Runge commended City Manager
Enowles on his prompt co-operation and accurate information regarding a request for a sewer
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Due to the opening of the Seminole County public schools on August 30, 1965, it was
.red by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried that the
~dult school patrol supervision as financed by the City last year for some of the hazardous
school crossings be set up again this year.
The City Manager brought to the Commission's attention that a request had been made
by Mr. McVicar, owner and operator of a trailer park on the east side of Highway 17-92 south,
approximately one mile south of the City limits, to tie into the City's sewer force main
~hereby he would sign a petition for the City to annex his property when feasible.
Due to no City water facilities being available to the site and the fact that the
~ity would have no control over the billing of the sewer charge, it was moved by Commissioner
Baker, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried to deny the request.
The next item of business was a further discussion regarding the finalization and
adoption of the General Government Budget and the Utility Budget for the year 1965-66.
Under discussion of finding sufficient revenue to balance the budget, it was moved
by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried that the following
~mendments be adopted and ordinances be drawn by the City Attorney and that said ordinances
0e made effective October 1, 1965:
Amend the Utility Service Tax at 10% with a $2.00 monthly
maximum to read:
10% of the first $25.00
5% of the next $50.00
1% of all over $75.00
2. Amend the City Occupational License Fee Schedule as set forth
and submitted by the City's Licensing Official and as reviewed
and accepted by the Commission.
Motion also included the authorization for the extension ~f the heavy equipment
~urchase payment contracts with the banks to be for a period of three years instead of two;
~his applying to street department purchases of sweeper and roller.
After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, Seconded by
~ommissioner Crapps and carried that the General Government Budget for the year of 1965-66
oe adopted with the balancing of prior amendments as approved and outlined under Memos of
Iuly 23, August 2, August 3, August 13, August 16, and August 17, 1965.
The Utility Budget for the year of 1965-66 was then discussed. It was moved by
i~ommissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried that the Utility Budget,'j
~i!~ith the balancing of prior amendments as approved be adopted.
Included with the above mentioned memos regarding amendments are the following:
Mercury vapor street lights to be placed back
into the budget for installation on 17-92 to
On. fa Road in the amount of $5,000.00. Monies
to come from Account 437~, Zoo Relocation.
2. Sanford Chamber of Commerce be granted the sum
of $2,100.00 to continue their operation, over
the dissenting~vote_of,Commissigner HSgginbotham.
Funds to come zrom ConTingency Account.
3.a)25% of City Commission's and City Manager's salary
to be placed in General Government Debt Service.
b)Expense items of the City Commission transferred
to Utility Budget.
c)25% of City Attorney's salary to be transferred
to Utility Budget.
d)Charge one-half repairs and maintenance~cost of
Dragline, Hough, and Lowboy to Utility Budget.
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that the minutes of August 2 and August 9, 1965, be approved and accepted as submitted.
· he City Attorney read a Joint Resolution for adoption by the City Commission and
County Commission requesting that the Florida State Road Department transfer the designation
S-&6A from Country Club Road to 25th Street and its extension between S-¢6A at Lock Arbor
on the west and State Road 15 and 600 on the east, and further, authorizing the use of
Seminole County secondary funds by the State Road Department to place the above mentioned
road under State Road Department secondary maintenance.
Commissioner Crapps moved that the Joint Resolution be adopted and forwarded to
the County Commission for their action. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Baker and
carried.
~here being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, August 30,
19¢5.
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