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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 ~pril 8, 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 consideration of a previous request of C. A. Whiddon,.
Sr., Whiddon Real Estate, of his client J. A. Gallimore, for the City to deed certain street
right-of-ways of Water Street, Pomegranite Avenue and Mulberry Avenue, in Block 2N, St.
~Gertrude Addition to the Town of Sanford, Florida, and the City Commission authorizing same
on March ll, 1968.
It was discussed that certain stipulations required by the Commission and outlined
in the minutes of March ll, 1968, were questioned by Mr. Whiddon and needed clarification.
The City Attorney explained that in Mr. Whiddon's previous request that Fulton Street right-
~of-way had not been included, but was now in the Deed. The City Manager called attention to
lithe a utility easement in that section of Water Street for the sewer from the treat-
need.
of
iiment plant to the property to the west of the City.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the Mayor be authorized to
execute a quit claim deed for the aforementioned street right-of-ways with the following
stipulations:
(a)
That the City place in escrow the deed with Mr. Whiddon, to be delivered
to his client at the time they close the balance of property his client
is buying from other parties.
(b) The client to sign a petition for a~nexation to the City for all of the
property.
(c) If within one year of May l, 1969, Mr. Whiddon has not closed these
transactions, then the deed is returned to the City.
(d) After the transaction is closed and the client has the deed, the instru-
ment will also provide that construction of the industrial complex will
be started within three years, and in the event the client fails to so,
a reverter provision returns the property to the City.
(e)A utility easement to be deeded to the City in the closed portion of
Water Street.
(f) Construction of four industrial facilities that will total approximately
40,000 square feet. '
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Raborn
and Commissioner Roberts.
A Public Hearing was next held to'consider the request of property owners R. A. and
Thelma D. Williams and represented by Attorney C. Vernon Mize, Jr., for the closing and
abandoning of certain unimproved and unopened platted street right-of-ways within an area of
four blocks proposed for construction of a housing development of low rent subsidy,,and as
advertised in the Sanford Herald on March 29, 1968.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING, CLOSING
AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF STREETS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, at
8:00 P. M. on April 8, 1968, in the City Commission Room at the City Hall in the City of
Sanfo~d, Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will close, vacate and
abandon any right of the Cityand the public in ~and to these portions of streets hereinafter
described, to wit:
That portion of Mulberry, Jessamine and Oleander Avenues lying between
the south right-of-way line of Fifth Street and the north right-of-way
line of Sixth Street.
Persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place above specified.
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA
BY: H. L. WHELCHEL, CITY CLERK
The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against, the closing as advertised in the foregoing notice.
The City Manager informed the Commission of an existing deep main sewer line in the
center of Mulberry Avenue and that during installation of the sewer the entire street caved
in due to the sandy soil, recommending a full street width easement be retained.
There being no opposition and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to
approve the closing and abandoning of said street right-of-ways as advertised in the fore-
going notice; the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper ordinance for said
abandoument; a utility easement equal to the width of the street right-of-way be retained
in that portion of Mulberry Avenue; and the ordinance for said abandonment to be executed
and delivered at the time the transaction is closed. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and
carried.
A Public Hearing was next held to consider the request of property owners R. A. and
Thelma Williams and represented by Attorney C. Vernon Mize, Jr., for the rez~ning to multiple
family dwelling district four blocks of property as recommended by the Zoning and Planning
Commission, to permit the construction of a housing development, and as advertised in the
Sanford Herald on March 29, 1968.
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 P. M. on April 8, 1968, to consider
the following changes and amendments t° the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida:
(1) That area bounded on the north by Fifth Street, on the south by Sixth
Street, on the east ibyHangoustine Avenue, and on the west by Pomegranite
Avenue, presently zoned R-2 and R-5 (One and Two Family Dwelling) District,
is proposed to be changed to R-6 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District.
Said area being more particularly dez~cribed as: Block 7, Tier 17,
Block 7, less the ~ of NE~, Tier 18; Block 7, Tier 19; Block 7,
Tier 20; Florida Land and Colonization Company Limited Map of St.
Gertrude Addition to the Town of Sanford.
All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at
said
hearing.
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By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 25th day of
March, 1968.
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.
There being no opposition and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to
authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the rezoning as advertised in the
foregoing notice. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried.
A Public Hearing was next held to consider the recommendation of the Zoning and
Planning Commission for the rezoning of property from C-2 (General Commercial) District to
M-1 (Industrial) District for a proposed cabinet manufacturer and warehouse, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on March 29, 1968.
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 P. M. on April 8, 1968, to con-
sider the following changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford,
Florida:
hearing.
(2) That property located at 102 North Maple Avenue, presently zoned
C-2 (General Commercial) District, is proposed to be changed to
M-1 (Light Industrial) District. Said property being more particu-
larly described as: NE~ and NW~ of Block 2, Tier 10, E. R.
Trafford's Map of Sanford.
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 25th day of
March, 1968.
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.
There being no opposition, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authoriZe the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the rezoning of said property as set forth in the legal
notice. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
A Public Hearing was held next to consider the request of property owner Thomas L.
Largen, M. D., for the vacating and abandoning of a platted alley right-of-way for the proposed
construction of a medical complex, and as advertised in the Sanford Herald on March 29, 1968.
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING~
AND CLOSING AN ALT,~Y
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, at
8:00 P. M. on April 8, 1968, 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
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between Locust and Lakeview Avenues and East First and East Second Streets. Said alley being
more particularly described as follows:i~
The east-west alley lying south of Lots i through 9, and north of
Lots l0 and 25, Block J, First Street Extension.
Persons interested may appear a~d be heard at the time and place above specifiedl,
City Commission of the City
of Sanford,' Florida
By: H. L. Whelchel, City Clerk
The Chairman announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against, the alley closing as advertised in the foregoing notice.
There being no opposition, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance pertaining to same with utility easement on the south
property line of Lots 24 and ll. Seconded by Co~missioner Wilson and carried.
Consideration was given to a recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission
for the rezoning from R-5 (One and Two Family Dwelling) District, to that of M-1 (Light
Industrial) District, for that property legally described as: Beg. NW corner of Rand's Addi-
tion to Sanford; run east to NE corner of same; north to LeesburE Branch of ACL/RR; SW to
point of beg. Section 26, Township 19, Range 30, less street ROW; located in the area of West
Eighth Street and Persimmon AvenUe; for the proposed use of industrial warehousing and distri-
bution point, as requested by John L. Sauls, Trustee for Southern Methodist Church property
!as above described.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to set a public hearing date of
April 22, 1968, for further consideration of the rezoning recommendation, and to authorize
!iithe City Clerk to advertise same. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After consideration and on recommendation of the City's Insurance Committee, Commis-'l
sioner Moore moved to approve the insurance plan of Insurance Company of North America as
outlined, for the annual premium of $18,58~.00, and that the insurance covergge with the
Phoenix Insurance Company be cancelled when the City is covered by Insurance Company of North
America. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Afterjconsideration and on recommendation of the City Manager a~d Police Chief,
Commissioner Higginbotham moved to approve the transfer, in name only, of City occupational
beer and wine License No. 563 for consumption off the premises, from John L. Hunt d/b/a Joe's
Grocery, to George DeMattio d/b/a D and G Grocery, 713 Celery Avenue. Seconded by Commis-
sioner Moore and carried.
Consideration was next given to a street light request. After discussion, Commis-
sioner Higginbotham moved to approve the installation of five street lights, as recommended
DY the City Manager, between the 1800 and 1900 block on West Third and West Fourth Streets.
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
Consideration was next given an appointment to the Board of Adjustment, since the
three-year term of Jerry M. Senkarik is to expire on April l~, 1968. On motion of Commis-
sioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the matter was tabled.
On request of ~roperty owner Denver C. Caldwell and consideration of same, Commis-
sioner Higginbotham moved to approve a 90-day time extension on Condemuation Report No.68-209,
Group 13, covering condemned property located at ~19 East Third Street, to allow the property
owner to make contemplated repairs to the structure. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried.
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A letter from Attorney Albert N. Fitts representing Henry McAlister, property owner
within the proposed site for the Goldsboro Recreation Neighborhood Facilities Building, was
next discussed. Said letter stating that the owner was negotiating with a private individual
the sale of the property for a sum of $8,500.00
In reviewing Commission action of March 25, 1968, authorizing the purchase of the
entire site or block at a cost net t~ exceed the appraisal figure of $13,~I0.00, including
the McAlister property described as Lots 6 through lC, Block 9, Tier 17, Seminot~ Park, at
the appraised figure of $4,960.00, Commissioner Raborn moved that the appraiser for the City
be granted authority to negotiate the close of sales with those property owners within the
site that are willing to sell and the City proceed to acquire by eminent domain the property
of Henry McAlister. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commis-
sioner Moore and carried, approval was given to transfer funds as follows:
(a) $100.00 from Account No. 5001, Engineering Salaries, to
Account No. 5007, Engineering Travel, to cover expense
for the Building Official to attend a Planning and Zoning
Conference in Tampa on May l-t, 1968.
(b) $1,375.00 from Contingency Account No. 8150 to Account
No. 7085, Automotive Insurance, to cover increase in
cost premium after adoption of c~mrrent budget.
Afterconsideration and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Moore
moved to approve the final payment of a 5% retainage on the piers and associated work in the
amount of $6,~29.85 to Bercleve Unifloats, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, as submitted on
Statement dated April l, 1968, as authorized under Agreement dated January 3, 1967, for
Floating Piers and Associated Work for the Lakefront Marina Project, as approved by City
project engineering firm Clark, Dietz and Associates, and the City Manager. SecOnded by
Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Consideration was given to a letter submitted by Robert M. Jenkins, President,
Sanford Area Ministerial Association, objecting to the proposed Teen-Club next to the Shiloh
Baptist Church as this club would impose an undue hardship on the church. On motion of
Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, the Mayor was author-
ized to inform the Ministerial Association of the discussion
the Commission had on March 25, 1968, with The Reverend A. A. Fields.
A review was next given to a Lakefront Project Fiscal Report dated March 28, 1968,
and submitted by the City Manager, summarizing the st~us of funds expended on the completed
Lakefront Marina Project. After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded
by Commissioner Wilson and carried, authorization was given to transfer the balance from the
Municipal Improvement Construction Trust Fund Account No. C 12 to Lakefront Deficit Account
No. 8180, and transfer budget appropriation from Account No. 8180 to Contingency Account
No. 8150.
After consideration and on recPmmendation of the City Manager and respective depart-
merit heads, Commissioner Raborn moved to approve a salary reclassification of three City
employees, as follows:
Richard J. Nooney, Police Department
Louis R. Hardy, Fire Department
Charles L. Bose, Fire Department
From:
To:
From:
To:
FrOm:
To:
Patrolman C - $5,317.00
Patrolman D - $5,520.84
Firefighter D - $4,950.92
Firefighter E - $5,151.12
Firefighter D - $4,950.92
Firefighter E - $5,151.12
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After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner
Moore and carried, authorization was given the City Clerk to advertise a public hearing on
April 22, 1968, to consider the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission for the
rezoning from R-1AA, Single Family Dwelling District, for that property located on the east
side of Highway 17-92, south of 27th Street between the Pinecrest and Sanford Plaza shopping
centers, as follows:
(a) Zone C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District that property legally
described as: Lots 3 through 20, Amended Plat Druid Park (less
beg. at the SWly corner Lot 5, run NEly along the Ely ROW of Highway
17-92, 43' thence run S 64° 52' E 85.45', thence W 100.19' to POB,
and less beg. at a pt on the Ely ROW Hwy 17-92, 29.52' SWly from NWly
corner Lot 3, run E 150.7', S to a pt on the S line Lot 4 which is
249.9' E of Ely ROW SR 15, W on S line of Lot 4 to a pt Which is 688'
W of SE corner Lot #, S to a pt on S line of Lot 7 which is 688' W of
SE corner Lot 7, E to a pt on S line'L0t 7 which is 150' W of SE corner
Lot 7, S to pt which is 20' N and 150' E of SE corner Lot 14, E to E
line Lot 14, N to NE corner Lot 3, W to NWly corner Lot 3 SWly to POB).
(b) Zone R-lA (Single Family Dwelling) DiStrict that property legally
described as: Govt. Lot 2 in Section l, Township 20~South, Range 30
East (less N 1942.3' and less W 537.8' of E 1190.85' of S 405' and
less road ROW and less the E 653.05').
After discussion of the amendedJlaw in the City Charter setting fines of $500.00
for gambling, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that a maxim~im fine be set at $207.50. Motion
died for lack of a second.
On motion of Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham' and carried,
minutes of March ll, 1968, were approved.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,i
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by General Fund Florida State
Bank Vouchers Nos. 11184 through 11375; General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers
Nos. 9854 through 9912; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 186
through 200; Sanford Atlantic National Bank Municipal Improvement Construction Fund Vouchers
Nos. ll5 through 120.
After discussion, Commissioner Moore moved to authorize the transfer of $150.00 from
Contingency Account No. 8150 to Recreation Activity Account No. 4240, for payment to Seminole il
County S~hool System for the use of the high school gym for biddy basketball. Seconded by ii
Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Consideration next given a letter from Kenneth McIntosh, President, Seminole County
Chamber of Commerce, requesting that upon the USO vacating its present space in the.city-owned
building housing the Chamber that the additional space be allocated for their use, and on mo-
tion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, same was
authorized.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner
Rabornand carried, authorization was given for a transfer of $4,015.00 from Contingency
Account No. 8150 to Police Equipment Account No. 2256.
There being no further businesS, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Cl~rk