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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 October 27, 1969.
Present: Commissioner Lee P. Moore, Mayor
" James H. Crapps
" Earl Higginbotham
" W. Vincent Roberts
" A.L. Wilson
City AttOrney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tsmm, Jr.
Police Chief Ben E. Butler
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
.Gordon Meyer, representing the Safety Committee of the Parent Teachers Association
of Pinecrest School, appeared to request that the City install a sidewalk on the south side
of,27th Street from the Pinecrest School east to Sanford Avenue for the safety of the walking
school children. It was pointed out that approximately two and one-half blocks of the area
is inside the City and two and one-half blocks outside the City limits. Mr. Meyer stated
that 1,O00 cars use this street within a 2~-hour period and that other than a 500-foot sec
of the street, there is a speed limit of 35 MPH as set by the State Road Department. He dis-
played petitions and stated they contained over 4,000 signatures supporting the request; and
further, that the County Commission would also be approached to participate in the project as
a joint effort.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, the City Manager was authorized to work up a cost estimate on the entire
sidewalk project and then the City take it up with the County relative to same being done on
a cooperative basis, and if it cannot be done on this basis, then the City consider doing the
entire project.
The next item of business was the holding of a Public Hearing to consider the con-
demnation of nineteen structures on Reports Nos. 69-294 through 69-312, Group 16, in accord-
ance with notice authorized at the meeting of October 13, 1969. '
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from any property owner or
representative thereof. A review of each individual report and p$~ture~of the structure,
was as follows:
Report No. 69.-.29~: Lewis Tabor, 1700 West Eighth Street
City Clerk reported that the registered mail was returned marked "deceased, return
to sender". No representation.
Report No...69,~.9.~: Dorothy M. Adams, 911 East Ninth Street
No representation.
Report.No. 69-296: Alfred N. Adams, 2800 Block of South Orlando Drive
No representation. Building Official reported that the structure was demolished,
but the abandoned and inoperable bus vehicl~ still remainedon the property.
Report No. 69-297: F. R. Mitchell and Lydia Mitchell, 1206 East Fourth Street
.~eport No. 69-298: F. R. Mitchell and Lydia Mitchell, 1208 East Fourth Street
Represented by Lydia Mitchell and 'George S. Mitchell, with George Mitchell stating
that Lydia Mitchell holds a life estate in the p~uperty and he was not interested in
any money in same.
After discussion with the owner, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the property
be condemned and theowner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the structures,
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and at the end of said time and upon failure of the owner to comply, the City to proceed with
the demolition of the two structures with no cost for said work billed to the property owner.
Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
Report No.. 6~.-299.: A. Constantine, 910 Cypress Avenue
No representation. The Building Official state that Mrs. Constantine had been in
contact with him this date and proposed to demolish the structure.
Report No. 69-300: George Melvin Hall, 1700 Strawberry Avenue
Report No. 69-301: George Melvin Hall, 1706 Strawberry Avenue
Represented by Mrs. Hall with plans to repair said structures. On motion of Commis-
sioner Crapps, seconded by Commiss&oner Wilson and carried, the property was condemned and the
owner given ninety days in which to rePair or demolish the structures.
Report No. 69-302~ FanBie Bell Fields, 1801 West 16th Street
ITcs. Fields was present and stated that plans were for the repair of said structure.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, the property
was condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the structure.
Report No' 69-305: Rosa Jones Estate, 1608 West 18th Street
No representation.
Report No.. 69-~0.~: Elizabeth Hicks, 2525 Georgia Avenue
No representation.
Report No.~ 69-505: T. L. ~ohnson, ~15~ Cypress Avenue
Report.. N.9,. 69-306: T. L. Johnson, &15~Cypress Avenue
No representation.
Repo~t No. 69-507: E. Z. Irwin, 1808 West 15th Street
Represented by Mrs. Irwin, stating that plans were for the demolition of one
structure and the restoration of the other after the first of the year.
Leo 0. Young, 1715~ Bell Avenue
The Building Official reported that the owner anticipates the
Report No. ~9-~08,:
No representation.
demolition of same.
Report No. 69r309:
No representation.
struoture.
Report No~. 69-310:
No representation.
Deerfield Properties, Inc., 315 French Avenue
Buildi~ Official reported that the owners plan to restore the
Mrs. Eleanor H. Ravenel, 107 East Seventh Street
The Building Official reported that owner had contacted him and
will attempt to either demolish or repair the structure.
Report No. 69-~11: Ernest Washington, 1309 West llth Street
No representation.
RepoMt No. 69-512: Originally the Star Theater
Represented by Harry Beldon who stated that the structure had been sold but had re-
cently been taken back through foreclosure. On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded
by Commissioner Wilson and carried, the property was condemned and the owner given notice of
ninety days in which to repair or demolish the structure.
Upon conclusion of the review, Commissioner Roberts moved that, individually or
collectively, finding each building to be unsanitary, unsafe, and dilapidated, those struc-
tures covered by Report Nos. 69-294 through 69-512 be condemned and the owners given notice of
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ninety days in which to repair or demolish or give just cause why same have not been repaired
or demolished, and after ninety days to authorize the City to demolish the structures and
levy a lien, with the exception of Report Nos. 69-297 and 69-298, against the property for
said removal under authority invested in Ordinance No. 768. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried.
After consideration, Commissioner Roberts moved that Robert E. Karns be reappointed
to the Board of Adjustments for a three-year term, effective August 15, 1969. Seconded by
Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
After discussion of application and on approval of the Chief of Police, and on
motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried, approval
was granted for the transfer of alcoholic beverage license No. 939, from Elizabeth D'Aversa,
d/b/a Rex Liquor Stores Arcade, Lui Lounge, 205 North Palmetto Avenue, to David M. Whelchel,
d/b/a Mayfair Inn, I~c., Lui Lounge, same location.
After discussion relative to the recommendation of the Building 0fficial¢ Commis-
sioner Higginbotham moved that authorization be granted to amend the rules and regulations of
the Sanford Central Examining Board as established under Ordinance No. 913, Section 3, as
follows:
Section VII - Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency, at the end of the
paragraph add the following:
"or the applicant may elect to participate in a Journeyman Electrical
examination prepared, graded and administered;by the Sanford Central
Examining Board. A grade of 75% is required for approval."
Section IX-- Journeyman Plumber Certificate of Competency, at the end of the
paragraph add the follawing:
"or the applicant may elect to participate in a Journeyman Plumber
examination prepared, graded and administered by the Sanford Central
Examining Board. A grade of 75% is required for approval."
Motion 'seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
The proposal of contractor Robert K. Nidy submitted on SePtember 24, 1969, for the
reconstruction of four shuffleboard courts in the amount $2,629.00 was again reviewed, and on
motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, the City
Man~ger was instructed to take the matter back to the contractor relative to the cost figure
versus a cost paid to him in 1963 for the reconstruction of shuffleboard courts of a greater
number.
John L. Kader, representing the Sanford Yacht Club, appeared to request that said
organization be allowed to take over the City-owned pier area at the north end of Park Avenue
and more particularly to obtaining a 20-year lease within the range of $100.00 to $200.00 per
year, containing a renewal clause, and said organization constructing a building on said
property which would revert back to the City should the club cease to operate as such and
being a club for private membership. Reference is made to said organization appearing before
the City Commission on September 8, 1969, outlining a specific proposal relative to the
construction of a club building on City property, but for a different location on the lake-
front. Mr. Kaker said that the club anticipated occupying the building by the summer of 1970.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that tentative approval for
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leasing of the City-owned pier be given to the Sanford Yacht Club predicated on their fur-
nishing to the City Commission a .profile or rendering showing the elevation, ~front, rear, and
sides of the proposed building for approval by the Commission. Seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried.
A search of records dating back to 1935 when the City donated land for the con-
struction of the local facilities of the state National Guard Armory building discloses no
reference as authorizing an exemption from payment of City utilities. It was pointed out
that the facility had recently received a utility billing and the local persouuel questioned
it and indiCated their belief of agreement wherein the local facility was not obligated for
payment of same.
After discussion, Commissioner Crapps moved that the City.continue the past coopera-
tive efforts and authorized that the City pay the monthly City utility billing for the Nationa
Guard Armory, 915 East First Street, from General Government Fund. Seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried.
Consideration next given to off-street parking lot leases, as outlined in minutes
of October 13, 1969, and the City Commission directed that same be presented for review sixty
days prior to the anniversary dates of each of the three leases.
Discussionwas next given to the recent legislative bill, HB 3000, designated as
the Sanford Airport Authority Act, and as to the City implementing same in relation to the
present authority of the Sanford Industrial Commission established under City of Sanford
Ordinance No. 902; and, further mention of the Airport ActiLof 19~5 as set forth in the Florida
State Statutes. Attention Was given to the question of the particular governing body having
the final budgetary establishment and control for the operation of the Sanford Airport. The
City Attorney rendered an opinion on the matter.
Commissioner Wilson moved that the matter be tabled for further consideration or
until such time the City Attorney requests and receives a reply from the Attorney General as
to whether it is mandatory for the City to adopt the Airport Authority Act as set forth by
legislation and information as to which governing body has the final budgetary control for
the operatio.n:~oflthe.Sanford Airport. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Discussion was next held regarding the proposed Georgetown Paving Project, under an
assessment lien program, relating to the paving of certain north-south streets wherein the
engineering work has been completed by the firm of Clark, Dietz and Associates and billed in
amount of ii~$15,127.00. The City Manager reported that since a prior commitment by the banks
to loan the money to the City for financing the proposed project, the interest rate has
changed to 5% for a two-year period. The Manager recommended that should the loan be acquired
for payment of the engineering fees that said loan be refinanced for the total paving project
if the loan is not cleared at the end of the two years.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, payment was authorized in amount of $15,127.O0 to Clark, Dietz and Associ-
ates for engineering services rendered on the Georgetown Paving Project, and the Mayor and
City Clerk were authorized to execute a loan with the local banks forsaid money.
After consideration of the written request, Commissioner Roberts moved to authorize
permission for the Tennessee State Library, UniVersity of Tennessee, to use the microfilm-
tape negative in the possession of the Trustees of the General Sanford Memorial Library of the
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historical documents of General Sanford and the origin of Sanford, to produce a negative
from the City's original negative to be returned to Sanford, with the University paying the
transportation and insurance cha~ges on said film. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried.
A discussion next followed on the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion for the City of Sanford to consummate the sale of the electrical and telephone distri-
bution system at the Sanford Airport to the Florida Power & Light Company and Southern Bell
Telephone & Telegraph Company, respectively. In order for the City to receive a "letter of
release", it would necessitate the execution of an agreement outlining that all monies re-
ceived, namely $78,898.00, from said sale would be utilized for airport operation improve-
ments only; and, further, that a resolution would have to be approved authorizing the execu-
tion of the agreement by the Mayor.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 1063, and after being
read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and
carried.
Said Resolution No. 1065 being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF T~
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR OF
AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND
THROUGH THE FEDERALAVIATION ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanford has heretofore obtained from the United States of
America the properties formerly known as Sanford Naval Air Station; and
WHEREAS, the electrical system and telephone communication system pertaining to
said properties are necessary for the effective maintenance and operation thereof but are in
such state of bad repair that the City of Sanford is not warranted in retaining the same;
and
WHEREAS, Florida Power and Light Company and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company have offered to purchase the respective systems, and City feeling that it is the besl
interest to sell the same; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Admin-
istration had p~oposed an agreement to the City of Sanford wherein the proceeds of said
sales will be utilized in airport develbpment and improvement according to estimates and
priorities set forth in an agreement dated October 51, 1969;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, that
said agreement proposed by the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation
Administration by and the same is hereby approved and that the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized to execute the same, binding the City of Sanford thereto.
~ASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, A.D. 1969.
THE CIT~OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
By s/ Lee P. Moore, Mayor
Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr., City Clerk
Consideration was next given to requests for the use of the Sanford Municipal
Civic Center with alcoholic beverage privileges, and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham,
seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Wilson,
approval was granted under the regular fee schedule of $250.00 per event, as follows:
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1. Mutual Concert Association, Champagne Ball, December 5, 1969
2. Dynatronics, Employee Christmas Party and Dance, December 13, 1969
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried,
~heMayor and City Clerk were next authorized to execute Deed to Lot 10, Block 8', Tier 7,
E. R. T~afford's Map of Sanford, to William Wallace Smith, in compliance with sale on
August ll, 1969.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidenced by Sanford Atlantic National
Bank General Fund Voucher Nos. 987 through 1080; Florida State Bank General Fund Voucher Nos.
1~921 through 15187; Sanford Atlantic National Bank Municipal Improvement Construction ~and
Voucher Nos. 128 and 129; Florida State Bank Municipal Improvement Constructi:~nd Voucher
No. 109; Florida State Bank Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Voucher Nos. ~7 through &75;
Sanford Atlantic National Bank Public Projects Fund Voucher Nos. 140 through 1~9.
On motion of Commissioner Crapps, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
minutes of regular meetings of September 22.and October 13, 1969, were approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
City clerk
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