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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular annual organi-
zational session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on
January 2, 1968.
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
Commissioner-Elect Lee P. Moore
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was the consideration of a statement dated December 22,
1967, from Bercleve Unifloats, Inc., in the amount of $2,995.20 for materials and work com-
pleted through December, 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.
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Engineers, Commissioner Wilson moved
to approve partial payment in the amount of $1,452.60 with the City retaining a 5% in the
amount of $1,542.60 for future payment on the basis of the Contractor fulfilling the completio
of the required replacement or needed repair work. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
Consideration was next given to the low bid on diesel fuel oil held in abeyance for
further study the meeting of December 26, 1967, The City Manager reported that low bid is a
Sinclair top grade product of Superflame medium diesel fuel No. 245. After discussion and on
motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried, the low bid on
diesel fuel oil was awarded as follows:
BH Oil Corporation, Sanford,[~!'Florida Diesel fuel 0il @ $.128 per gallon
Sinclair Refining Company, agent
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, the
minutes of December 18 and December 25, 1967, were approved.
After consideration of the retirement of City employee, James T. Hardy, effective
January 1, 1968, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize a pension payment of $100.00
per month to said retired employee, with the transfer of funds in the amount of $900.00 from
Account No. 8150, Contingency to Account No. 7095, Employees Pension, to cover same for the
current fiscal year through September 30, 1968. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
After discussion of same, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the City
Manager to write a letter of inquiry to the proper federal officials as to the present status
of federal funding, with City matching such funds, or the future possibilities relative to a
wildlife program which would cover the relocation of the present municipal zoo to a more
feasible site and re-established as a Zoological Park. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
carried.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried, a letter from the Carraway and McKibbin Insurance Company relative to an
increase in insurance premiums on the City Fleet Eehicle liability coverage, was tabled until
ii the next meeting.
There being no further business to be transacted by the outgoing board, the meeting
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The Commission then reconvened for the purpose of organization, Commissioner Lee P.
Moore signed the oath and acceptance of office and was seated as a Commissioner of the City
of Sanford, Florida, for a three year term.
Commissioner Higginbotham next nominated Commissioner Wilson as temporary Chairman
pending the election of a Mayor. Commissioner Wilson declined.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
carried, Commissioner Raborn was then nominated temporary Chairman, pending the election
of a Mayor.
The Chairman-Pro Tem next introduced Resolution No. 1042, and after being read in
full, Commissioner Roberts moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 1042 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
COM~TENDING JOE B. BAKER FOR HIS OUT-
STANDING SERVICE AS A CITY COMMISSIONER
AND AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, JOE B. BAKER has served as a City Commissioner from January 6, 1959,
through January 2, 1968; and
WHEREAS, JOE B. BAE~R served as Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, during the
year 1961 and the year 1967; and
WHEREAS, JOE B. BAKER has now completed his terms as a member of the City Commis-
sion of the City of Sanford, Florida, and has retired from its membership; and
WHEREAS, JOE B. BAKER in the performance of his duties as Mayor and as a member
of the City Commission has worked diligently and unselfishly for the betterment and welfare
of ~is City and its people, has devoted to such services time and effort far above and
beyond the call of duty, and it is the privilege and desire of the present City Commission
to express proper recognition and appreciation to this retiring member for the conscientious
service devoted to the City,
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 itsel£
and for the people of this community be, and the same is hereby expressed to JOE B. BAKER,
for his outstanding contribution in public service, and that a silver tray be given 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 thereof delivered to JOE B. BAKER. ·
PASSED AND ADOPTED this second day of January, A.D. 1968.
s/ W. Vincent Roberts, Mayor
M. L. Raborn, Jr.
Lee P. Moore
Attest:s/ H. L. Whelchel A.L. Wilson
City Clef,
Earl Hi~inbotham
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
At this time, Commissioner Baker was presented with a gift of appreciatio$, an
engraved silver tray, for his past services as Mayor and Commissioner of the City of Sanford.
The first order of business of the new Commission being the election of a Mayor
for the ensuin~ year. the Chairman-Pro Tem then called for nominations.
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Commissioner Higginbotham aominated Commissioner Roberts.
Commissioner Wilson nominated Commissioner Raborn.
Commissioner Moore moved that said nominations for Mayor be closed. Seconded by
C'ommissioner Roberts and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the vote for election of Mayor be voiced and i:
the order of nominations, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
The question was then called on the election .of Commissioner Roberts, the vote
being as follows:
Commissioner Higginbotham Aye
" Moore Aye
" Roberts Aye
" Raborn Not Voting
" Wilson Not Voting
The question was next called on the election of Commissioner Raborn, the vote
being as follows:
Commissioner Wilson Aye
" Raborn Not Voting
" Higginbotham Not Voting
" Roberts Not Voting
" Moore Not Voting
Thereupon, Commissioner Roberts was declared to be the duly elected Mayor of the
City of Sanford, Florida, for the year 1968, signed the oath and acceptance of office, and
took the chair.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
r UIerk
PlAYOR
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