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City Commission, Sanford, Florida February 28 at 8 P. M.
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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 February 28, 1966.
Present: Commissioner M. L. Raborn, Jr., Acting Mayor " J. B. Baker
" Earl Higginbotham
City Attorney Wm C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Police Chief A. S. Williams
Absent: Commissioner A. L. Wilson, Mayor " W. Vincent Roberts
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Commissioner Higginbotham introduced Resolution No. lO18, and after being read in
full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
Said Resolution No. lO18 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
COMMENDING A. B. PETERSON, SR., FOR
HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO
COMMUNITY SERVICE.
WHEREAS, A. B. PETERSON, SR., affectionately known as "Bart", has for many years
rendered public service to the City of Sanford and Seminole County, including but not limited
to membership on the Seminole Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees from July l, 1953, and as
Chairman thereof from April 1956, and as Director of Seminole County Civil Defense from 19~l
to 1965, and
WHEREAS, in the performance of his service he has contributed much for the better-
ment, progress and welfare of the City, Seminole County, and its people, and
WHEREAS, he has always devoted time and effort far above and beyond the call of
duty and has been held in high regard by those with whom he has been associated, and it is
the desire of the City Commission to express due recognition and appreciation to this beloved
servant,
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, be and the same is hereby given to A. B.
PETERSON, SR., and that a silver tray be given to him as a token of such commendation and
appreciation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Commission and a copy hereof presented to A. B. PETERSON, SR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this twenty-eighth day of February, A.D. 1966.
s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor
M. L. Raborn, Jr.
J. B. Baker
Attest: s/ H. L. Whelchel
Earl Higginbotham
City Clerk
W. Vincent Roberts
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
At this time A. B. Peterson, Sr., was presented with a gift of appreciation
consisting of an engraved silver tray for his past services and outstanding contribution
to the community for service as Civil Defense Director of Seminole County for twenty-three
years, and for serving on the Seminole Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees since 1953.
The next order of business was a Public Hearing to consider amending the present
designated zones to sell intoxicating liquors, except wine and beer, to include the location
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o£ 1305 South Sanford Avenue, as advertised in the local newspaper on February 18, 1966,
with twenty-eight property owners within 300 feet of the property advertised being individu-
ally notified of the hearing.
The following citizens appeared:
Mr. Marvin A. Dyal, 505 Plumosa Drive, stated opposition.
Mrs. J. H. Lee, 510 E. l~th Street, stated opposition.
Mr. Doyle G. Schwarm, 1305 Sanford Avenue, abutting the Carlton
grocery property on the south, stated that he had no opposition.
Mrs. Corinne M. Stevens, living across the street, stated her opposition.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Baker moved that the matter be tabled
until the next City Commission meeting, due to the absence and representation of two City
Commissioners. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Loomis Leedy, Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman, Inc., Orlando, Florida, the City's fiscal
agent, appeared to discuss the City's validated and proposed municipal million dollar bond
issue sale, in the near fuDure, to finance the Lakefront Development Marina Program. Mr.
Leedy presented a Wall Street Journal, Dow-Jones Municipal Index Chart, on municipal bond
yield rates from 1963 to present date. The chart reflected interest rates to be high at
this time at an approximated rate of 4~%, and the bond market down since the beginning of
January, 1965. Mr. Leedy pointed out that good bond risks, based on utility franchise
pledges, are not selling good at the present time.
Due to the City's possible requirement of the bond monies on or about May l, 1966,
Mr. Leedy recommended that the City Commission give consideration to establishing a date
of the 14th of April, at ll:O0 A. M., for receiving the bids on sale of the bonds by a
special City Commission Meeting. The Commission agreed to verify this date no later than
their next regular meeting of March 14, 1966, and so notify Mr. Loomis of their decision.
Next under consideration and discussion was the presentation of the following bid
tabulation of the Lakefront Development Marina-Motel Project, as specified in the invitation
to bid for dredging of approximately 970,000 cubic yards of fill, construction of approxi-
mately 3,000 linear feet of bulkhead and anchorage system, construction of a harbor flushing
channel, reinforcement of an existing City pier; removal of a launching ramp, concrete pile
breakwater, and part of an existing rubble jetty;~.as published in the Sanford Herald on
January 19, 1966, and publicly opened at the City Hall at 2:00 P. M. on February 18, 1966.
BID TABULATION
Comp any
Hubbard Construction Company
B. F. Diamond Construction Company,Inc.
Wood-Hopkins Construction Company
Gregg, Gibson & Gregg, Inc.
Houdaille-Duval-Wright Company
Layne Dredging Company
Parkhill-Goodlow Company, Inc.
Total Bid
$729,551.40
623,202.80
649,452.90
657,734.00
54~,782.20
613,364.60
611,925.00
The Commission took no official action regarding the bid award at this time, due
to further negotiations pending with the private interest lessees and the forty-five day
time allowance for awarding of the bid from the date of February 19, 1966; the Commission
proposed to tie these two items together at the same time.
A discussion then followed with Mr. B. C. Conklin, resident engineer with Clark, i~
Dietz and Associates for the Lakefront Development Marina Project, with the Commission re-
questing any information pertaining to recommendations regarding economy measures.
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Mr. Conklin first pointed out that one step ahd been taken whereby the fill level
had been raised to an elevation of eight and one-half feet (8~), and that a second contract
is being prepared for bids for the construction of piers, floating docks, and public facili-
ties.
Mr. Conklin then went into detail of the following possible reductions: Cut bulk-
head diagonally through southwest corner, reducing .4 acre of fill; construct bulkhead
parallel to present west property line, 90 feet inside existing line, reducing fill area
0.67 acre; eliminate bulkhead on west end, except for return; eliminate bulkhead on east
end, except for return; use 60 inch flushing culvert instea&~.of channel; shorten return piles
regarding the north side; and eliminate one floating pier. He pointed ont, however, the
Commission had requested added cost items that were not in the original plans, such as
twenty (20) covered we~ berths, wet slip for boat repairs and a temporary breakwater.
The Commission agreed to take these reduction proposals into consideration, in-
structing Mr. Conklin to bring these proposals back at the next meeting with the cost
reductions.
On submission and consideration of a letter of resignation, due to other pressing~
business, from S. Joseph Davis, member of the City's Zoning and Planning Commission, Commis-
carried.
sioner Baker moved to accept it with regrets. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and/
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Baker moved to approve State-
ment No. 6013, dated February 19, 1966, in the amount of $4,839.08,.covering engineering
services performed for January, 1966, by Consulting Engineers, Clark, Dietz and Associates,
in accordance with Schedule of Rates as outlined in Contract Agreement dated July 27, 1965,
covering the Lakefront Development, Marina; and to include for payment a fee balance in the
amount of $2,996.37 for services from beginning date of agreement through December 10, 1965,
to be paid from the General Fund, with reimbursement to said fund upon the sale of the
revenue certificates of the Lakefront Development when sold. Seconded by Co~missioner
Higginb0tham and carried.
Upon verbal request and a recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Baker
moved that a street light be installed at the approximate location of the Capri, Park Drive,
across the street from this parking lot on an existing pole on the west side of Elm Avenue.
Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 883, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AME~ING ORDINANCE NUMBER
771 OF SAID CITY, AS ~ENDED, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA~ SAID
AMEND~NT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN
TERRITORY FROM R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT~ TO R-1 (SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; AND CERTAIN
TERRITORY FROM R-1AA (SING!~ FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT, TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; AND CERTAIN
TERRITORY FROM R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT~ TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner baker and carried,
same was placed~on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. lO19, 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.
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Said Resolution No. 1019 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SA~FORD, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE STATE ROAD DEPART-
MENT OF FLORIDA TO REMOVE THE
RAILROAD SIGNALS ON TWENT-FIFTH
STREET BETWEEN YALE AND ORANGE
AVENUES.
WHEREAS, there is presently located on Twenty-fifth Street in the City of Sanford,
Florida, between Yale and Orange Avenues, railroad signals in the center of the highway, and
WHEREAS, in spite of reflectors and other apparent safety devices the same never-
theless constitutes a hazard to traffic and the public, and in the opinion of the City
Commission is dangerous to traffic;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED by the City Commission that the State Road Depart-
ment of Florida be and the same is hereby requested to remove said signals and substitute
in lieu thereof a suspended overhead signal so as to eliminate the present traffic hazard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Commission and copies thereof delivered to the State Road Department of Florida and
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, A.D. 1966.
s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor
M. L. Raborn, Jr.
Earl Higginbotham
Attest:s/ H. L. Whelchel
..... ~'ity Clerk J.B. Baker
W. Vincent Roberts
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
minutes of January 24, 1966, were approved.
The City Manager submitted a request from the HLH Products for the City to run
additional sewer lines to their Sanford Industrial Park, HLH to pay the total cost, estimated
at $4,720.00. The City Manager recommended that the City do the installation work, as it
would be to the best interest of the City. Commissioner Baker moved to deny the request
because the City is not a private contractor. Motion died for a lack of a second.
Next under consideration was a discussion pertaining to a proposed priority list of
projects for the Urban Highway Program to be submitted to the State Road Department on
March 8, 1966. After discussion, Commissioner Baker moved to submit the following list in
order of priority to the Seminole County Commission for their approval and for further sub-
mission to the Florida State Road Department. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
1. Grapeville Avenue - extension south from 20th Street to the Lake Mary Boulevard.
2. State Street (Onora Street) - extension west from 17-92 to the extension of
Grapeville Avenue, listed as priority 1.
3. State Street - connection between State Street and Onora Road at southeast
corner of Sanford Shopping Plaza.
4. West 13th Street - extension west from Persimmon Avenue to Grapeville Avenue.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
i~ATTEST:
MAYOR