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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 November 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 Chairman opened the meeting with the following statment of clarification:
"I would like to deviate from the regular business for a moment and set the record
straight on some meetings that I held the past week or two with some of the colored people of
this community in which the paper stated that I suggested to them, or recommended to them,
that they violate the housing laws of the City of Sanford. I would like it to be known that
this is not the case. They looked at m~r zoning map and wished to know why the differential
in the R-5 (One and Two Family Dwelling) District, and why it was so designated as the colore(
residential area. To these people I pointed out, as has been told to us by our City Attorney,
~hat actually we did not have the authority or that the law that we have on our books could
not stand up in Court. I was asked the question, 'Does this mean that we can move anywhere
in town?' I told these people that the City had no authority as to where they could move
within this City. I did not recommend nor suggest that they move anywhere within this City.
The paper further went on to say that I recommended or stressed to these people that I would
push for integration within all of our recreational activities. This is not the case. I did
not do this. As a matter of fact, I spent a half hour telling this group of colored leaders
in our community that I was opposed to social integration. That as long as I was here, I
was going to vote against the social integration, and by social integration I was speaking of
integration of our;Youth Wing. In dances and in the mixed sex where there is a social activi-
ty, I was opposed. I told them that with my vote, or if my vote had any influence, that I
would oppose it. In my opinion, the Sanford Herald is doing more to destroy this community,
to cause confusion, and to make one group work against another group. If you will :recall,
the headlines in the paper this week stated the School battles the City for the Naval Air
Station property. This is far from the truth. That statement was just as false as any
statement that has appeared anywhere. It was a complete lie. The School Board was contacted
a number of months ago and we knew that we had buildings on this property which we felt that
they could use and that would not be satisfactory for industrial development. They were aware
of this. We made them aware of it; and then the paper says that we are battling for it. The~
notified us that they were going to make an inspection of the Naval Air Station. Two weeks
ago, the Naval Air Station was cooperating with our Industrial Board, so far as to the equip-
ment that might be left at the base; that the City might like utilization of and what we
might do in an effort to retain this equipment. Because of the publicity we have received
by the Sanford Herald, the Naval Air Station has closed the door in our face. This can mean
considerable sums of money to the taxpayers of this community. At the present time they
already have fire engines in an equipped base in Albany, Georgia. By processes of government
disposal, this property could become available to the City of Sanford. We might still get it,
but it can still cost us a lot of money. Three weeks ago Washington called us and told us
there was a chance that we would get our EDA appropriation before the rest of the cities.
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The local paper was asked not to do anything about this, but they called Washington and had
them so upset in the Defense Department in Washington that they called down here several
times that we were going t° get our funds cut off. They were trying to do us a favor in
pushing us ahead of the rest of the communities, but we were going to lose our funds if we
had to spread everything we knew all over the. newspaper. We have just lost the support of
Mr. Paulucci, or lost some of his support. He has still told us that he will continue to
help us, but has resigned as Chairman of the Industrial Board. In my opinion, this is large-
ly due to selling newspapers DY the Sanford Herald. One 6ommittee in this town is continuall
pitted against another committee. The headlines are stressed to show that so-and-so blast
so-and-so. People and committees in this town can't get together and can't have a discussior
and just disagree. And what's more important than dissent in our Nation. Agility to speak
against without undue criticism with respect for that criticism. In my opinion, there is
nothing in this community that is hurting it any worse than the Sanford Herald. The desire
of the Sanford Herald appears to sell newspapers at the expense of every governing body in
the community. I'm pleased to say that the Hospital Board has seen fit to cut him out of
their m~etings. Most everybody has had comments to make at one time or another? The usual
reaction from the Sanford Herald is that we've got to sell newspapers. I think that it is
time for this community to wake up to the fact that they are not going to have a good func~
tioning community until something is done about the Sanford Herald. This is not in the
agenda, I have said what I wanted to say and I thank you for listening."
The first item of business was the holding of a Public Hearing to consider the
rezoning of property from residential to commercial, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on
November 3, 1967.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in
the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on November 13, 1967, to
consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford,
Florida:
That property located at 1220 Sanford Avenue, consisting of east 1/2 of block
fronting on Sanford Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, presently zoned R-1 (Single Family
Dwelling) District, is proposed to be rezoned C-2 (General Commercial) District. Said prop-
erty being more particularly described as follows:
Lots l, 2, 5, ~ and 5, Block l~, Tier 1
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said
hearing.
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 9th day of
October, 1967.
H. L. Whelchel
As City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against, the zoning as advertised in the foregoing notice.
Attorney Phillip H. Logan, representing the request, outlined to the Commission
that the future owners of the property desire to operate a catering service in the structure
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situated on Lot 5 and that the property is now contiguous to commercial property on the north
and across the street.
There being no opposition and after consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance for the rezoning of said prop-
erty as set forth in legal notice. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
The next item of bUsiness was a Public Hearing to consider rezoning of that property
as advertised in the Sanford !Herald on November 3, 1967.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUND~S OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room
in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. H. on November 13, 1967,
to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Sanford, Florida:
That property located north of 25th Street between Hardy Road and Railroad right-
of-way, presently zoned C-1 (iNeighborhood Commercial) District, is proposed to be rezoned to
M-1 (Light Industrial) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows:
hearing.
Beginning at a point 1856.24 feet east and 30 feet north of the southwest
corner of Section 55, Township 19 south, Range FO east, said point being
on the north right-of-way line of Geneva Avenue and the east right-of-way
line of Seaboard COast Line Railroad, run east 450 feet, thence north 36
degrees 15 minutes i55 seconds east 572.04 feet, thence west 206.29 feet to
a point 55 chains ieast and ~30 feet north of the southwest corner of said
Section 55, thence north 252 feet, thence east 391.15 feet, thence north
56 degrees 15 minutes 55 seconds east 272.09 feet to the south right-of-
way of Country Club Road, thence run north 89 degrees 57 minutes west along
said right-of-way 968.52 feet to the east right-of-way of Seaboard Coast
Line Railroad, thenCe south 0 degrees 5 minutes west 178 feet to a curve con-
cave westerly having a radius of 3797.07 feet and a central angle of 9 de-
grees O0 minutes, thence southerly along said curve and arc distance of
596.~4 feet to the !point of beginning.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 25rd day of
October, 1967.
H. L. Whelchel
As City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against, the zoning as advertised in the foregoing notice.
Appearing in beEalf of the request was Rosser Elkin~, construction engineer for
Rio~er Materials Corporation. He explained the use of the property would be for a concrete
redi-mix operation and masonry supplies, with dust control thereon and their truck traffic
generated on the 25th Streetiside of the site.
After consideration and there being no opposition, Commissioner Higginbotham moved
to authorize that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance for the
rezoning of the property as outlined in the $oregoing notice. Seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried. ~
Consideration was next given to a request by Harold W. Barrett, President, Clibarco
Houseboating Center, Winter Park, to moor houseboats at the City pZer or bulkhead on the west
side of the bandshell area, Wherein this firm wou~d install their own pilings and walks.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Roberts
and carried, the request was!denied on the basis that it is an indirect competitive business
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to the marina lease operation, the community presently does not warrant two boating busines-
ses on the lakefront and the bandshell area is presently being beautified as a park area.
Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
A written letter of request was next considered for the City to assist by furnish-
ing labor and equipment for the construction of a parking lot on the property of the City-
owned golf course as requested by the private leSsee, D. M. Whelchel, operating as the
Mayfair Country Club, with Mr. Whelchel paying the estimated material cost of $6,000.00.
After discussion and due consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the
request be denied in that it is outside of the City's realm and not justifiable under the
projection of the financial arrangements and capital improvements and it could establish a
precedent under a long term lease. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
Considered next was a street light request from the Grace Methodist Church, located
on the corner of Onora Road and Woodland Drive. After consideration and on recommendation
of the City Manager and Police Chief, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the request be
granted, with authorization for the installation of two 1,O00 lumen street lights on Woodland
Drive. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
After consideration of a request from Marshall Holloway, Jr., for the issuance of
an occupational license to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages with consumption on premises
by the Amvets Club, Post 17, at the location of 510 Cypress Avenue, and approved by the
Police Chief, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare
the proper ordinance to include this location for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried over the opposing vote of Commissioner Wilson.
Consideration was next given to an application for the transfer, in name only, of
the occupational license for sale of beer and wine at the Tiago Tavern, lO13 West 13th Street
consumption on premises, from Charles Roy Turner, Jr., to Leroy Williams, as owner and opera-
tor. On recommendation of the Police Chief, motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried, same was approved.
Letters of resignation from Board Members Jeno F. Paulucci and Lee P. Moore,
Chairman and Secretary respectively of the City of Sanford Industrial Commission, were next
acknowledged. After consideration, Commissioner Roberts moved that the resignations be
accepted with regrets and that appropriate letters be forwarded expressing same in addition
to a commendation for their service and endeavours for the promotion of industry while servinf
as members of the Industrial Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Consideration was then given to the following names, as recommended by the Sanford
Industrial Commission, to fill the two Vacancies on the board: Harold H. Kastner, Scott
Burns and Carl R. Schilke.
It was announced that due to other commitments, Mr. Kastner requested that his
name be withdrawn as a prospective appointment.
Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the names of Scott Burns and Carl R. Schilke
be accepted and appointed as members to serve on the City of Sanford Industrial Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried unanimously.
Under the discussion of the Industrial Board, Commissioner Raborn moved that the
following statement be reflected in the minutes. It is the opinion of the Sanford City
Commission that the Sanford Industrial Commission was created for the development of industry
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are devoting much of their time and energy and many instances their money to make this In-
dustrial Commission work. We also recognize that accomplishments cannot be made overnight
and that, contrary to published and unpublished reports, we are in accordance with their
aims and desires and that we wholeheartedly concur with their actions of developing industria~
potential of the Sanford area. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously..
Next presented were two statements as follows:
(a) Bercleve Unifloats, Inc. - the corrected amount of $8,965.10, as submitted on
Statement dated November l, 1967, for materials and work completed through October 31, 1967,
for Floating Piers and Associated Work for the Lakefront Marina Project, as authorized under
Agreement for same, dated January 3, 1967, and approved by City project engineering firm
Clark, Dietz and Associates, and the City Manager.
(b) Shoemaker Construction Company, Inc. - the corrected amount of $25,591.33, as
submitted on Requisition No. 7, dated October 31, 1967, for materials and work completed
through October, 1967, on the Lakefront Marina Project, as authorized under Agreement for
Miscellaneous Marina Facilities, dated March 27, 1967, and approved by the City project
engineering firm Clark, Dietz and Associates, and the City Manager.
After consideration, Commissioner Roberts moved to pay the above two statements, seconded by
Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After discussion and reference to minutes of October 23, 1967, regarding the cancel-
lation of the assessment project for paving of Grandview Avenue and 24th Place, east of
Sanford Avenue,with survey and field notes completed for same, Commissioner Higginbotham
moved that the surveying statement dated November 3, 1967, submitted by engineering firm
Clark, Dietz and Associates in the amount of $140.00, be approved with payment authorized
from Account No. 8150, Contingency. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
On request of same, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to grant authorization for the
Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the Auditor to enter the City of Sanford safety deposit
boxes at the Sanford Atlantic National Bank for such purposes of auditing for the fiscal
year 1966-67. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Consideration was next given to the guidelines for a proposed ordinance, as recom-
mended by the Zoning and Planning Commission, for the control of gasoline service station
construction on a distance basis, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Baker, same was
denied.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried
minutes of October 9 and October 23, 1967, were approved.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund Florida State
Bank Vouchers Nos. 5646 through 5692, and Vouchers Nos. lO151 through~10301; General Fund
Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers Nos. 15667 through 15750; wa~er and Sewer Revenue
Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. ll4 through 126; Sanford Atlantic National Ban~k Muni-
cipal Improvement Construction Fund Vouchers Nos. 65 through 75.
The City Manager reported that the updating of the City of SanfOrd Workable Program.
as a prerequisite for projects applicable under federal funding, was now completed and ready
for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Atlanta, Georgia, for
recertification and that upon approval the Commission then confirms their obligation to use
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~heir authority and local public and private resources in an effective plan of action to
eliminate and prevent slums and blight and to submit an annual Report of Progress to the
Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency. On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded
by Commissioner Raborn and carried, same was approved as submitted and for forwarding for
official recertification.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commis-
sioner Roberts and carried, authorization was given for the transfer of $468.00 from Account
No. 8150, C0. ntingency, to Account No. 8512, Office Equipment-Industrial 'Commission, to cover
the purchase cost of a new IBM electric typewriter, as previously approved for said office.
On request of the City Manager for an annual vacation period from November 14 to 20~
1967, Commissioner Wilson moved to approve that the City Clerk be appointed Acting City
Manager for said period. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After discussion and consideration of a request through the Recreation Department
by a Jacksonville promotor for use of the Civic Center to promote professional wrestling
matches at some future date, Commissioner Roberts moved that said request be denied. Seconde~
by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After consideration, Commissioner Roberts moved that plans for the construction of
a proposed'Goldsboro Recreational Facility-Building as prepared by Architect James Graham
Chapman, project No. 64-09, issued on December 28, 1964, be a~doned and present plans to
meet and work with the ArChitect be cancelled. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
The Chairman then related to the Commission that the following persons had been
selected to serve on the Mayor's Committee, as authorized by the Commission to assist Archi-
tect John A. Burton, IV, with details or needs regarding the proposed construction plans for
a Neighborhood Community Facilities Building in the Goldsboro area: John Daniels, William
Wright, Henry McAlister and Arthur H. Harris, with the Mayor and City Manager acting in an
advisory capacity.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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