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City Commission, Sanford, Florida June 27 at 8 P. M.
The City Commission o£ 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 June 27, 1966.
Present: Commissioner M. L. Raborn, Jr., Acting Mayor " J, B. Baker
" Earl Higginbotham
" W. Vincent Roberts
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
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was a resume given by Arthur Harris and Mason H. Wharton.
members of the Zoning and Planning Commission, regarding the City's participation in federal
aid programs. They outii~edthe first requirement for the City to participate is to bring
the City's Comprehensive Plan up to date and to have the workable program recertified.
In further statements, Mr. Harris advised the Commission that the Zoning and
Planning members were contemplating a recommendation to the City Commission that considera-
tion be given for a project under the federal projects as a Code Enforcement program to
eliminate and revitalize a large area of blight in sections of Sanford by bringing it under
a minimum Housing Code, which would have to be adopted prior to application for the federal
funds. Under such a program, the City could receive 75% of the total cost and the residents
and property owners within the area would be eligible for grants of $1,500.00 for home
improvements if they earned less than $3,000.00 or, for loans up to $10,000.00 at 3% if
they earned over $3,000.00.
Mr. Harris stated that the Zoning and Planning Commission had interviewed and been
presented a proposal by a firm, Urban Programming Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri, whereby,
at no cost to the City, they would update the Comprehensive Plan; prepare the Workable
Program; advise the City on availability of federal funds for various projects that the
City Commission might select; prepare the application forms; take such applications to
Washington; and then advise as to projects accepted by the federal govezmment; and amount
of funds allocated for such projects. Only until such time as the C±ty accepts the federal
grants for their selected projects do they collect a fee for this work and this to be only
from amounts received from the administrative allowance from the federal government under
the programs actually undertaken by the City. Time involved for this firm to prepare and
submit such applications to the federal government would be sixty (60) days.
In finalizing his report, he submitted the following recommendation from the
Zoning and Planning Commission:
That the City Commission ihstruct the City Attorney to prepare an
acceptable contract agreement to this company whereby the firm could
proceed to pursue the availability of these federal funds for such
projects as the City Commission may approve at no cost to the City.
After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Baker moved, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried, that the City Attorney draw up a contract for their consideration
as outlined to retain the Urban Programming Corporation to pursue the availability of these
federal funds under projects they select but at no obligation to the City.
James B. Foley, President, Sanford Chamber of Commerce, appeared next with a
request for the payment of the Chamber's quarterly allocated budgeted funds in the amount
or $525. oo~
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After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Baker moved that the quarterly budgeted
funds of $525.00 be paid the Sanford Chamber of Commerce. Motion died for lack of a second.
The Commission requested that the matter be given further consideration with the
Sanford Chamber of Commerce making available for their next regular meeting an audit pro-
viding information as to Board of Directors, membership list and dues, statement of expenses
and receipts and activities or projects being carried on. or contemplated.
Next discussed was a request by W. ~. Adams, Adams Transfer and Storage, 200 North
Holly Avenue, for refund of monies paid to the City for a water sprinkler line to his prop-
erty, as other connections are being made by the City off of this line to the Industrial Park
area. He also requested that the City construct and pave two blocks of City street from
Fulton Street to First Street on Holly Avenue.
In view of Mr. Adams absence at the meeting, the Commission tabled the request
until their next regular meeting.
Consideration next given to the City's contract of 1962 with fiscal agent Loomis C.
Leedy, Jr., Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman, Inc., to correct certain areas of ambiguity in the
1962 ageement where clarification was desirable. On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded
by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, approval was given for the preparing of a new
revised contraot.
Next submitted was a statement from Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman, Inc., dated June
1966, in the amount of $21,888.00 for services rendered and expenses incurred in connection
with the authorization, sale and delivery of $1,000,000.00 Public Improvement Revenue Bonds
for Sanford, Florida. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried, the amount of $21,888.00 was authorized for payment to Leedy, Wheeler
and Alleman, Inc.
The City Manager reported that C. E. Rice, the owner of a one-acre tract in the
center of the City-owned property for the proposed Zoological site, had refused the City
Commission's $1,000.00 offer for purchase of the property and had set a final selling price
of $6,000.00 cash. Legal description of property being Lot 3, Block X, St. Gertrude's
Addition. The Commission instrUcted the City Attorney to investigate the matter further and
advise them on possible methods of obtaining the one-acre tract.
Attorney Mack N. Cleveland, Jr., representing Mary Walter, Orange Avenue appeared
and requested that a previously tabled request submitted by the late James C. Walter, Orange
Avenue, be now acted upon in the name of his wife, Mary, to vacate and abandon an alley
:~iright-of-way situated between her property described as Lots 8 and 9, N. H. Garner's Oak Hill
~.Addition to Sanford, Florida; said alley situated between 25th Street and 25th PlaCe and the
:~'~railroad right-of-way and Orange Avenue with ~he carport on the existing structure on Lot 8
extending three feet, plus or minus, into the alley right-of-way. On motion of Commissioner
iBaker, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried, a public hearing date was set for
July ll, 1966.
After consideration of Medicare cost to City employees who are actively employed
but are past the age of 65, and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Baker
moved that employees over the age of 65 and actively employed be reimbursed the same as the
retired employees of an annual contribution respectively of $36.00 per annum to cover the
surgical benefit plan under Medicare in lieu of the hospitalization insurance previously
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provided by the City, with payment effective as of July l, 1986. Seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
Appearing and voicing objection against the proposed sale of liquor under the
request of John D. Carlton for the location of 2401 French Avenue, under second reading of
an ordinance for same, was Hrs. Mary Jane Richey, 2401 South Elm Avenue.
Ordinance No. 887, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 4-1 OF
CHAPTER 4, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, 1954, AS AMENDED, SAID SECTION
DESIGNATING ZONES IN WHICH INTOXICATING
LIQUORS, EXCEPT BEER AND WINE, MAY BE
SOLD, SAID AMENDMENT~DING~DITION~
TERRITORIES THERETO.
placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of June 13, 1966, was next
placed on its final reading for passage and adoption. After being read in full, the roll
lwas called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Raborn Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Roberts "
" Baker Naye
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 887, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 4-1 OF
CHAPTER 4, THE CODE OF. THE CITY OF
SANFORD, 195~, AS AMENDED, SAID SECTION
DESIGNATING ZONES IN WHICH INTOXICATING
LIQUORS, EXCEPT BEER AND WINE, MAY BE
SOLD, SAID AMENDMENT ADDING ADDITIONAL
TERRITORIES THERETO.
Regarding prior feasibility of installation of a fixed traffic time signal at the
location of 20th Street and Sanford Avenue, a recent report reflected that the traffic flow
at peak hours did not reach even the required minimum of average flow by state criteria or
by traffic engineering criteria.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that a
traffic light not be installed at this location. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried
over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Roberts.
The City Attorney reported to the Commission that he had received from the Zoning
and Planning Commission suggested recommendations of changes to the City's sign ordinance.
Before rendering an opinion, he:suggested that the City Commission select an area as to the
limits of enforcement that they desire pertaining to a new sign ordinance. The Commission
requested that they be given copies of the recommended amendments for study; suggesting a
!possible joint meeting with the Zoning and Planning Commission for an open discussion of same.
Commissioner Baker next introduced Resolution No. 1022, and after being read in
full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried by the
unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 1022 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY IN ITS
EFFORTS TO SECURE AN ADEQUATE AND
NECESSARY ROAD NETWORK TO THE NEW
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA UNIVERSITY SITE.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Commission that the Board of
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County Commissioners of Seminole County is diligently pursuing a plan to secure an adequate
road network into the new University Site in South Seminole County; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems such program of vital and necessary interest to
all citizens of Seminole County a~d desires that the Board of County Commissioners be in-
formed of the City,s continuing and vital interest in the success of such project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, that the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County be and they are hereby
commended for their efforts in attempting to secure such road network and that said Board be
informed that the City Commission of Sanford, Florida, lends its wholehearted support to
such program and desires to cooperate in any manner possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ~hat 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
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of June, A.B.1966.
s/ A. L. Wilson, Mayor
J. B. Baker
Attest: s/ H. L. Whelchel M.L. Raborn, Jr.
Earl Higginbotham
W. Vincent Roberts
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, the
transfer of funds was approved as follows:
From Account No. 4726, Street Department, Equipment-General~
the sum of $4,000.00 to Contingency Account No. 8150
Utility-Water Distribution: From Account No. 9326, General
Equipment, the sum of $75.00 to Account No. 9317, Tools
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissione~~ Higginbotham and carried
the minutes of May ll, 1966, were approved.
Consideration was next given to a written request from Mrs. Emily Bauder, 2108
Coronado Concourse, Highland Park Subdivision, requesting erection of Stop signS throughout
the circled area.
After discussion, Commissioner Baker moved that the request be denied on the basis
the stop signs were not warranted at the present time. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
approval was granted for the City Manager to attend the International City Managers' Associa-
tion in Phoenix, Arizona, October 23 through 27, 1966.
After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved on approving a transfer of
funds with the Street Division accounts of $1,000.00 from Account No. 4726, Equipment-General,
to Account No. 4719, Equipment Repairs and Maintenance. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts
and carried.
Discussion was next held regarding a letter of request from the Sanford Housing
.Authority through Gordon L. Bradley, Executive Director, for a revised contract on the entire
?ousing project to be combined for the purpose of water billing, proposing all water accounts
or meters being billed in a lump sum rate, rather than separately, thus grouping their four
individual master meters into one master meter.
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After consideration and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
Higginbotham moved to approve that these accounts be handled individually as a single account
at each master meter, which is in accordance with the City's bond ordinance. Seconded by
Commissioner Baker and carried.
Consideration next given the First Baptist Church's new construction on Magnolia
Avenue form Fifth to Sixth Street as to the widening of the street; moving of curb line;
moving sidewalks; drop sidewalks, installing new sidewalk, parking and drive entrances, and
the feasibility of the City undertaking this work. After discussion, Commissioner Baker
moved that the Church present a final design plan, the City will undertake the work, but
only on that portion designated as City property, with the City being reimbursed for all
costs covering labor, equipment, and materials. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST: ~k
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MAYOR