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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 26, 1968.
Present: Commissioner W. Vincent Roberts, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" Lee P. Moore
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
" 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 a Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of
the Zoning and Planning Commission for the rezoning of property from R-2 (One and Two Family
Dwelling) District to R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as advertised in the Sanford
Herald on February 16, 1968.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TH~ 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 February 26, 1968,
to consider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Sanford, Florida:
That property located between Second Street and Fourth Street west of Bay Avenue,
presently zoned R-2 (One and Two Family Dwelling) District, is proposed to be zoned
(Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Said property being more particularly described as
follows:
Lot 45, less the east 100 feet of the north 1/4 and all of
Lot 46, J. E. Pace's Subdivision
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at
said hearing.
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 rezoning as advertised in the foregoing notice.
~ohn M. Jenkins, Administrator of DeBary Manor Nursing and Convalescent Care,
Retirement Life, Inc., DeBary, Florida, appeared stating that the property would be utilized
for a proposed nursing home similar to the one now operated in DeBary.
There being no opposition, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the City
Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance for the rezoning of said property as set forth
in the legal notice. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
The 0hairman announced that the next item of business was a Public Hearing to
consider the condemnation of eighteen buildings or structures, in accordance with notice
authorized at meeting of February 12, 1968, to property owners as follows:
Report No. 68-201
Report No. 68-202
Report No. 68-203
Report No. 68-204
311 Sanford Avenue, Lot 5, Block 5,
Chapman and Tucker Addition
1302 Lake Avenue, Lot 13, Block G,
A. D. Chappell's Subdivision
822 West 13th Street, Lot l,
Subdivision of A. V. French
307 East Second Street (rear section) Lot 4
and east 2 feet of Lot 5, Block 4, Tier l,
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Report No. 205
Report No. 206
Report No. 207
Report No. 208
Report No. 209
Report No. 210
Report No. 211
Report No. 212
Report No. 213
Report No.
Report No. 215
Report No. 216
Report No. 217
Report No. 218
705 East Ninth Street, Lot 6, Block ll, Tier D,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
1113 East Ninth Street, west 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2,
Block ll, Tier H, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
lll2 Bay Avenue, Lots 3 and 4, Block 13, Tier G,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
201 East Fifth Street, west 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 7,
Tier 2, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
419 East Third Street, Lot 3, Block 8,
Chapman and Tucker's Addition
808 Hickory Avenue, LOts 2 and 3, Block 10, Tier C,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
912 East Seventh Street, Lot 10, Block 8, Tier F,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
917 Willow Avenue, Lot 10, Block ll, Tier G,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
706 East Eighth Street, east 1/2 of Lot 10, Block
Tier D, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
916 East 13th Street, Lots 5 and 6, Holden
Real Estate Addition
1202 West 13th Street, north 1/2 of Lot 3, Block A,
Subdivision of South Sanford
1203 West 13th Street, all west of RR of Lot 27,
Block B, less south 69.55 feet and less west 8 feet
thereof of Subdivision of South Sanford
710 Pine Avenue, south part of Lot 2, Block 9,
Tier B, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
1336 Elliott Avenue, Lots 13 and 14, Block B,
Buena Vista Estates
The Chairman ann=ounced that the Commission would be glad to hear from any property
'owner or representative thereof.
The following persons appeared requesting time to repair said buildings or
structures:
Report No. 68-205 and No. ~8-215, represented by Attorney Mack N. Cleveland, Jr.
Report No. 68-209, represented by Herbert Cherry
Report No. 68-211, represented by Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
Report No. 68-212, .represented by owner Stephen Simms
Report No. 68-214, represented by Mrs. Mozelle Ware
Report No. 68-217, represented by E~die Henry
Report No. 68-218, represented by Mrs. Lozette T. McKay
The Building Official informed the Commission that property owners under Report
Nos. 68-201, 68-203, 68-204 and 68-207 were aware of the condition of said structures and
were contemplating correction and had taken out permits for demolition or repairs.
After consideration of each Condemnation Report Nos. 68-201 through 68-218, and
finding each building to be unsanitary, unsafe, and dilapidated, Commissioner Moore moved
that the buildings and structures covered by the aforesaid reports be condemned and the
owners given notice of 90 days to remove or repair or give just cause why they have not
repaired or removed, and a~ter 90 days, to authorize the City to remove the buildings or
structures and levy a lien against the property for cost of removal. Seconded by Commissioner~i
Raborn and carried.
A discussion was next held on the submittal of Condemnation Report No. 68-219, on
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the southeast corner o~ Block 3, Tier 2, E. R. T=afford's Map of Sanford, run W 85', N 78.2',
W 30', N 50', EllS', S to POB, owned by Orville L. Barks.. A letter dated February 26, 1968,
and signed by Orville L. Barks, M. D., was presented which stated he, as the property owner,
gives his permission for the City to condemn and demolish the two story building known as
the Palmetto Building at the corner of Palmetto Avenue and Second Street.
After consideration of the report and the letter, Commissioner Moore moved that
finding the building to be unsanitary, unsafe, and dilapidated, the City comply with the
owner's request and condemn the said building or structure, and the City proceed to demolish
same and levy a lien against the property for the cost of removal. Seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
Attorney Mack N. Cleveland, Jr., representing Joseph Gazil, appeared to request the
closing and abandonment of the north-south alley from Third Street to Fourth Street between
Cypress and Sanford Avenues. Mr Gazil has plans to construct a new supermarket on the
northwest corner of Fourth Street and Cypress Avenue and utilization of the alley by paving
for off-street parking. Mr. Cleveland stated that Mr. Gazil would be agreeable to the City
retaining a utility easement in addition to his encasing the utility line in cast iron if
future construction were ever placed over the line.
After consideration and on motion of CommiSsioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commis-
sioner Moore and carried, authorization was given for the City Clerk to advertise a Public
Hearing on March ll, 1968, to consider the closing and abandoning of the alley.
After consideration of a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Dev~lop-
merit, Atlanta, Georgia, requesting the City to make known its intent to include a rent
supplement housing program in the Workable Program for the City of Sanford and now pending
recertification, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to furnish The Department with a letter
approving the inclusion of same and the City Manager authorized to sign the letter. Seconded
by Commissioner Moore and carried.
Condemnation Report No. 67-192, Group 12, Standard Oil Service Station at 301 Park
Avenue, tabled at last meeting, was next reviewed. After discussion, Commissioner Higgin-
botham informed the Commission that he, as a local agent for this company, would handle the
matter direct with the officials of Standard Oil Company, forwarding the Condemnation Report
to them.
A discussion was next held on the proposed Contract for the engineering services
and fees submitted by Consulting Engineering firm Clark, Dietz and Associates, for storm
sewer survey or drainage study for the City of Sanford, as previously outlined and approved
at meeting of January 8, 1968.
The Commission discussed with the City Attorney for clarity certain word meanings
regarding "survey" as set forth in the contract. The City Attorney rendered the opinion that
this was standard procedure and that any subcontracting charges or extra fees that will incur
liability must be first approved by the City Commission.
After consideration, Commissioner Moore moved to approve the Contract as prepared
and submitted by Clark, Dietz and Associates for an engineering study for a storm sewer
drainage survey at a cost fee of $7,500.00 with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute the Contract. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
After consideration, and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
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Higginbotham moved to approve a reclassification of a City employee as follows:
Raymond Perkins, Laborer, Refuse Division From: Refuse Laborer D-II - $68.00/week
To: Refuse Laborer E-II - $70.15/week
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
The City Manager next requested the transfer of funds to gover a trip by the City
Manager and the Building Official to the Federal Department of Urban Development, Atlanta,
Georgia, for discussion of the recertification of the City of Sanford Workable Program, and
on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, the following
transfers were authorized:
$60.00 from Contingency Account No. 8150 to Account No. 5007,
Engineering Travel Expense.
$80.00 from Contingency Account No. 8150 to Account No. 1207
City Manager Travel Expense.
Commissioner Raborn next introduced Ordinance No. 932, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AFIENDING ORDINANCE NIIMBER
771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
AMENDMENT PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Raborn then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 932, and that same:::be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore.
Theredpon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham i "
" ~oore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 932 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 932, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
771 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
AMENDMENT PLACING CERTAIN TERRITORY
IN C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT.
Commissioner Raborn next introduced Ordinance No. 933, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE,
1967REVISION TO 1965 EDITION, PREPARED
BY SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Rabron then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 933, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
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Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 933 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the
roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman annmunced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 933, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE 1967
REVISION TO 1965 EDITION, PREPARED
BY SOUTHERN BUILDING cODE CONGRESS.
Commissioner Raborn next introduced Ordinance No. 934, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE~
PART III, PLUMBING, 1967 REVISION TO
1962-1963 REVISION, AS PREPARED BY
SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Raborn then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 934, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 934 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the
roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore
" Raborn
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 934, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE,
PART III, PLUMBING, 1967 REVISION TO
1962-1963 REVISION, AS PREPARED BY
SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS.
Commissioner Raborn next introduced Ordinance No. 935, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE, 1967
REVISION TO 1965.EDITION, AS PREPARED
BY SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS.
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Commissioner Raborn then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 935, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
~called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 935 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 935, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE, 1967
REVISION TO 1965 EDITION, AS PREPARED
BY SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS.
After consideration of a legislative bulletin of the proposed cigarette tax increase
issued by the Florida League of Municipalities, Commissioner Higginb0tham moved to authorize
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance giving the city~ of Sanford the authority
to receive its proportionate share if this bill becomes effective. Seconded by Commissioner
!iWilson and carried.
A request of Ernest Southward, .to recess the City parkway to permit angle parking
~on the east side of Palmetto Avenue north of Commercial Street, property of Russell Firestone,
~was next considered. Commissioner Higginbotham moved this be permitted with the property
owner bearing all costs and m~eting' any safety requirements as designated by the City and the
City to mark off the parking spaces. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Consideration was next given a claim for injury report submitted by Mrs. Lon (Ella)
iiSimmerly, 3406 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Mrs. Simmerly allegedly tripped on a brick
i~and fell in the street at the southwest corner of East First Street and Magnolia Avenue, on
lior about the end of January or first of February, 1968. The Commission took no action on the
il
~claim for reimbursement of medical expenses.
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. 10725 through 10955; General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers
Nos. 9718 thruugh 9788; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 155
through 168; Sanford Atlantic National Bank Municipal Improvement Construction Fund Vouchers
Nos. 95 through 109.
~onsideration was next given to the selection of a new municipal judge to fill the
~ivacancy on March 1, 1968, created by the resignation of Municipal Judge C. Vernon Mize, Jr.
Commissioner Raborn moved to nominate Attorney Phillip H. Logan for the position.
iCommissioner Higginbotham moved to nominate Attorney Roger L. Berry for the position.
sioner Wilson moved to nominate Attorney Karlyle Housholder for the position.
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The Commission elected to vote by secret ballot for the position. After the vote
was cast and the nomination was made, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City Clerk
be instructed to cast a unanimous vote for the nomination of Roger L. Berry for the position
~of Municipal Judge, effective March 1, 1968. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried.
A recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission to allow a conditional use
of a day nursery at 700 West 25th Street, zoned R-iA, was discussed and after condideration,
Commissioner Raborn moved that the matter be tabled u~til the next meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Wilson and carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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