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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 March 13, 1967.
Present:
Commissioner J. B. Baker, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
" W. Vincent Roberts
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager. W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Police Chief Ben E. Butler
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was the holding of a Public Hearing to consider the
abandonment and closing of the alley right-of-way, as advertised in the Sa~ford Herald on
March 5, 1967.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING
AND CLOSING AN ALLEY
You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,Florida, at
8:00 o'clock P. M. on March 13, 1967, in the City Commission 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 that certain East-West
alley lying b~tween The Masonic Lodge and the Edwards Buildings, west of North Park Avenue.
Said alley being more particularly described as follows:
That certain East-West alley in Block l, Tier 4,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford.
Persons interested may appear and be heard a the time and place above specified.
City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
By: H. L. Whelchel
City Clerk
The Chairman anno.u~ced that the Commission would be glad to hear from az~yone in
favor of, or against, closing the alley, as advertised in the foregoing notice. There being
no objections, on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
carried, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare the proper ordinance pertaining to same
for next regular meeting.
A presentation was next made by Eoghan N. Kelley, Architect, of a "Downtown Improve-
ment Plan", offered as a public service proposal to the City for consideration by the merchant
This plan originated from a recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission for improve'
ment to the downtown business area. The plans display a revitalization of First StreeD f=om
Park Avenue to Palmetto Avenue and from Second Street to Third Street as a mall idea and a
complete renovation of buildings.
Commissioner Raborn introduced Resolution No. 1030, and after being read in full,
moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried unani-
mously.
Said Resolution No. 1030 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF T~E CITY OF SA~FORD, FLORIDA,
COMMENDING A. W. LEE, JR. FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF
THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
WI-IEREAS, A. W. LEE, JR., affectionately known as Al, from its organization on
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August 4, 1952, has continuously served as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission of
the City of Sanford, during which time an entirely new Comprehensive Zoning Plan for the
City was implemented; and
WHEREAS, since August 4, 1952, A1 Lee has been a devoted and faithful servant to
the City and its inhabitants having been faithful info,is attendance and work on one of the
most important commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, A1 Lee is now retiring from such commission and in view of the outstanding
service rendered unto the City and its inhabitants, the City Commission feels it proper to
give due recognition;
NOW, ~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe City Commission, both for itself and the
people of this community, by these presents do commend A. W. LEE, JR. for his long and out-
standing service rendered to the City of Sanford in his capacity as a charter member of the
Zoning and Planning Commission from its inception on August 4, 1952 to date hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission and a copy hereof delivered to A. W. Lee, Jr.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of March, A.D. 1967.
s/ J. B. Baker, Mayor
Attest: s/ H. L. Whelchel City Clerk
After lengthy discussion of a request from Seminole Community Action for more
adequately protected crosswalks at French Avenue (SR 17-92) and West 13th Street, Commissioner
Roberts moved that this matter be turned over to the City Manager and the Chief of Police for
further investigation. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to deny the request of Edward
M. Smith £or a street light installation at 2014 Mellonville Avenue~ on the basis that there
is a 4,500 lumen street light approximately 100 feet on each side of his property. Seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
Next under consideration and discussion was the presentation of the following "re-
bid" tabulation of the Lakefront Development Marina-Motel Project, Miscellaneous Marina
Facilities, as specified in the invitation to bid for: steel roof structures for covering
twenty boat berths; public launching ramp and appurtenances; small Community Facilities
building, including lounge, concession area, toilet, laundry, and harbor master office facili-.~
ties; miscellaneous concrete work and other construction; and dockside electrical system to
provide power outlets for moored boats, as outlined in the specification and as published in
the Sanford Herald on February 14, 1967, and publicly opened at the City Hall at 2:00 P. M.
on March 8, 1967, as follows:
COmPAnY
Clifton Construction Co, Inc., Cocoa
B. F. McCall Construction Co.,
Maitland
Williams Development, Orlando
Cooper-Benton, Inc., Orlando
Geo. T. Sparrow, Maitland
A. K. Shoemaker Construction Co.,
Sanford
Rogers Engineering & Construction Co.,
Orlando
E. E. ~v~lv. A]t~m~nte Sor~n~
BID TABULATION
Total Base Bid
$128,588 · O0
Less Alt. No. i
$3,807.00
Less Alt. No. 2
$6,384.00
127,343.00
130,000.00
129,990.00
129,883.00
2,488.00
4,417.00
3,500.00
3,100.00
5,500.00
6,080.00
6,100.00
5,160.00
131,945.00
870 · O0
6,000.00
138,890.00
2,000.00
200.00
5,500.00
6.100.00
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In the absence of B. C. Conklin, Project Engineer, Clark, Dietz & Associates,
Commissioner Raborn moved that final action in awarding of the bid be postponed until the
next regular meeting, or a special meeting if deemed necessary, in o~der for the City's
engineer to be present for discussion of same. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After discussion and on recommendation of the City Manager and the Building Official
Commissioner Roberts moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance for
the creation of a City of Sanford Contractors Licensing Board. Seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried.
A discussion next followed prior to the second reading of the ordinance prohibiting
the possession':~of alcoholic beverages by minors. Commissioner Wilson moved to adopt such
ordinance. Motion died for lack of a second.
Consideration was next given to a proposed model ordinance for permitting residents
to park or store on their premises camping or travel trailers.
After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Roberts moved to authorize the City Attorney
to prepare the proper ordinance to allow property owners to park a camping or travel trailer
on their premises; under the following.stipulations:
(a) To be parked behind the front line of the house or as close to the rear
property line as possible. Parking also allowed in the carports and garages.
(b) Not to be used fori!living quarters at any time while parked on the premises.
(c) Ordinance to include a provision to allow boats on trailers to be parked in
the same manner as outlined in item (a).
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Roberts,~seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried, approval was given to purchase a simulated bronze sun dial to be erected
at the Zoo as a memorial to C. R. Kirtley, and the balance of the cost, less public contri-
butions, to be paid from Contingency Account No. 8150.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried, the City Manager was designated as the official legislative contact for
the Florida Municipal League for the coming term of the legislature.
A discussion was then held regarding the fee as ~uderstood by the City and the fee
billed by the County regarding the City's present use of the County's sanitary landfill dump
for disposing of City refuse. On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate with the County Commission
regarding a feasible rate and a contract be drawn for same.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, authority was given to hold in abeyance further action by the City re-
garding an appeal due to a denial by the County Commission to allow the City to operate a
sanitary landfill in the county, on Upsala Road.
On a report by the City Attorney, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement as drawn between the City of Sanford
and Harold L. Slama, Monroe Harbor, marina lessee, provided the agreement meets the criteria
previously discussed, and on final perusal of the City Attorney and .City Manager. Seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried, authorization was granted to use the amount of $1~,606.0~ from Utility
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Surplus to purchase fifteen (15) 1986 Water Improvement Bonds at 95.94%, plus accrued
interest, for cancellation and retirement of same; maturity date being November l, 1986.
On a report from the City Manager, Commissioner Higginbot.ham moved to authorize
the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution for Police Patrolman John C. Moore,
c~ting his recent commendable action performed in the line of duty. Seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried.
A~report was next given by the City Manager of the recent visit of Raymond Duncan,
Department of Housing and Urba~ Development, Atlanta, Georgia, wherein Mr. Duncan was of the
opinion that the City could proceed to update the Comprehensive Plan and Workable Program for
qualification and application for federal aid program funds.
Thereupon, Commissioner Roberts moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
with the County Commission regarding part-time employment of their professional plarmer to
assist the City in updating its Comprehensive Plan to permit qualificationunder the federal
aid programs. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
A. K. Shoemaker, Jr.~, Vice President, City of Sanford Industrial Commission~::~next
discussed his board's recommendation regarding the request of the Florida Defense-Space
Industries Association, Aero SpaCe Training Program, to conduct a survey to determine the
labor needs of industry, with the feasibility of creating a training facility at the Navy
base upon closing, to meet these needs. This study would be at no cost to the City. On
motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, the survey was
authorized.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried, current ~ouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund
Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 5155 through 5201; General Fund Sanford Atlantic National
Bank Vouchers Nos. l&Ol~ through l~21~; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic Nationa~
Bank Vouchers Nos. 1261 Dh_rough 1268; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Florida State Bank Voucher~
Nos. i through 5; Sanford Atlantic National Bank Municipal Improvement COnstruction
Voucher No. 19.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR