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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 1959
The City Commdssion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, July 20, 1959, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
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Alex D. Finch
James H. Watkins
Arno s G. Sm:1. th
Mayor-Commissioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Absent:
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Herbert R. Fields
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Alao present were:
James R. Stewart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
W. Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief'
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Walter Hall, Assistant Pastor of' Peace Memorial Church.
A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of curbing, widening,
draining and resurfacing of Nimbus Avenue, from a point about 280 feet north of
the north line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard northerly to Drew Street. The Engineer
stated the project had been requested by a petition of twenty-three property
owners on Nimbus Avenue and that a preliminary hearing had been held. He
estimated the cost of curbing, widening and drainage at $17,687 and the resurfacing,
to be done by the City, at $8,912; making a total of' $26,599. He estimated the
assessable portion at $4.18 per front foot. The Mayor asked if there were any
objections to the project and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved that the
Engineer be instructed to put the project, as outlined, out for bids and that it be
assessed on a front foot assessable basis and that the City contribute as their
part the resurfacing of the street after the other work has been completed as the
necessary funds are available and the proper off'icials be authorized to execute.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Mayor
suggested that the work would be done sooner if the property owners would pay approx-
imately 65 to 70 per cent of the total assessable cost into escrow.
A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of an 8 inch sanitary sewer,
manholes and appurtenances in Fredrica Drive from the existing manhole which is
approximately 350 feet South of' the South line of Cleveland Street northerly to a
point approximately 60 feet South of the South line of' Cleveland Street. Lots 1
through 8, Block 4 and Lots 6 through 18, Block 5 of Brookwood Terrace are deemed
to derive special benefits therefrom. The Engineer stated the project had been
initiated through the request of one property owner and also stated that the
developer had put in a sewer which was never connected and which is now in such
bad condition that it cannot be used. He announced that a preliminary hearing
had been h~ld and that only three property owners would be aff'ected. He estimated
the total job at $1,800 or $3.02 per front assessable foot. The Engineer recommended
assessing the properties as they f'ace on Fredrica. The Mayor asked if there were
any objections and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved that the project as
outlined be authorized and be assessed on the basis recommended by the City Engineer.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Commissioner
Watkins suggested that the property owners advance the necessary f'unds by paying into
an escrow account as this would expedite the work being done.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $9,587 from E. L. Guard, Tampa,
for the installation of sanitary sewers in Devon Drive. Commissioner Watkins moved
that the contract be awarded to E. L. Guard, Tampa, in the sum of' $9,587 which is
the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate City off'icials be
authorized to execute the contract which shall be in accordance with plans and
specifications of the bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
The Manager announced the request from the Sun Ad Incorporated of St. Petersburg,
Florida, f'or a sign or billboard at the North West Corner of Missouri Avenue and
Court Street on property owned by Paul J. Chipello. Mr. R. W. Case, representing
Sun Ad Incorporated, stated that they had rented the property from Mr. Chipello
and that his company has had signs in Clearwater since 1917. He indicated that
this proposed sign would be more attractive than many others in the City and not
as large as some. Commissioner Watkins moved that the request be denied. Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
In answer to a question from the Mayor, the City Attorney stated that he was
in the process or obtaining easements to correct the drainage situation in the Drew
Street - Wood Avenue area.
Resolution 59-74 was presented requiring twelve property owners to clear their
lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-74 be
passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 1959
The Manager presented a request from Ophelia Mims requesting the transfer or a
taxi permit to her since her husband, Joe Mims, is deceased. The Manager indicated
the Police Department had approved the transfer. Commissioner Watkins moved upon
recommendation of the Police Department and the City Manager that the transfer be
approved. Conunissioner Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
The city Attorney read on its ~irst reading Ordinance 826 which would annex
into the City Lots 12, 14, 15, 16, 11, 19, 20 and 21 through 33 of Sunset Highlands
rrnit #2; 20ning the property R-l. Commissioner Watkins moved that Ordinance 826 be
passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimousJ.y-.
Co~ssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 826 be considered on ita second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 826 be passed on
its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Comndssioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 826 be considered on its third and final
reading by the unanimous consent o~ the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimousl~. Ordinance 826 was read in
full. Co~ssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 826 be passed and adopted on its third
and final reading and the proper orficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Srni th and carI'ied unanimously.
The ~ttorney read on its first reading Ordinance 827 which would annex into
the City Lot 1, Block 23, Highland Pines, 4th Addition; Lots 15 and 16, Block D,
Pine Ridge Subdivision; and acreage in Sections 1 and 2, Township 29S, Range 15E,
a portion or which is known as Montclair Lake Estates, and zoning Tracts A, B, C
and D of Montclair Lake Estates R-~ and the rest or the property being annexed
B-1. Commissioner Smith moved that Ordinance 827 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
COmnUssioner Smith moved Ordinance 827 be considered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
Ordinance by- title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 827 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 827 be considered on its third and final
reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded
by Cornmiss~oner Watkins and carried unanimously. Ordinance 827 was read in full.
Conmdssioner Smith moved Ordinance 827 be passed and adopted on its third and final
reading and the proper of~icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commiss~oner Watkins and carried unanimously.
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By consent the Commission agreed to consider Item #13 relative to the purchase
of the Lovitz property. The Attorney explained that the City had entered into an
option to purchase a portion of Block 5 of Sarah McMullen Subdivision from J. L.
Lovitz Stores, Inc. on November 2~, 1958, which was at that time ~art of the trade
agreement \'lith Mr. Maurice Thayer. The optton was for six months, at W'hich time
the City was to pay an additional $7,500 for this option to become a contract and
the Commission so authorized the payment. The contract was to be closed within
60 days the~earter. The Attorney stated that the transaction must be closed by
the 24th o~ this month. Mr. Lovitz has agreed that in view of the City's revenue
certificate money having been delayed, he would grant a 90 day mortgage providing
he be paid the further sum of $21,000 on or before the 24th of this month. The
Attorney requested a motion approving this transaction and authorizing the proper
City ofricials to sign a 90 day 3 per cent mortgage. Commissioner Watkins moved
that the Attorney's suggestion be approved. Commissioner Smith seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved that Commissioner Fields be excused from this
meeting as he is out of the City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor explained to a group of bottled gas representatives present that
the proposed new gas code excluded that commonly known as L. P. Gas. The Mayor
stat~d that several months ago the group had been contacted requesting them to
prepare a proposed Ordinance governing and controlling L. P. Gas. The group
agreed to have the proposed code for their type of gas ready by August 3.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 828 repealing Sections'
27, 59, and 61 o~ Article II, Chapter 32 of the City Code relating to fuel rates
and fuel adjustment charges. Commissioner Watkins moved that Ordinance 828 be
passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEN.rING
July 20, 1959
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 828 be oonsi(lered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent of the Co~ssioners present. Motion was
seoondedby Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
Ordinanoe by title only. Commdssioner WatkLna moved Ordinance 828 be passed on
its second reading by title only. Motion ~B seconded by Co~ssioner Smith and
oarried unanimoUSly.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 828 be considered on its third and final
readi~ by the unanimous consent of the Commdssioners present. OPQ1~R8Q a~Q WQS
paia ~R full. Motion was seconded by Cornmdssioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 828 was read in full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 828 be
passed and adopted on its third and final reading and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read Resolution 59-75 adopting schedules of rates to be
charged for natural gas and the service charges. Cornmdssioner Watkins moved
that Resolution 59-75 be passed and adopted and the proper orficials be authorized
to execute it. Commissioner Srrdth seconded the motion which was carried unanimous1y.
The City Attorney read on its ri~6t re~ding Ordinance 829 which adopts the
Southern Standard Building Code, Part 2, relating to construction standards for
insta1lations using gas as ruelj excluding ~. P. Gas; repealing certain seotions
of Article II, Chapter 32 of the Code; providing for inspections, exami~ng board,
licensing procedure, etc. Commissioner Smith moved that Ordinance 829 be passed
on its first reading. Motion was seconded b~ CommiSSioner Watkins and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 829 oe considered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent or the CommiSSioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commdssioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 829 be passed on
its second reading by title only. Motion ~s seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 829 be considered on its third and fina1
reading by the unanimous consent of the Co~ssioners present. OFeiR8a8o 829 was
rasa kR fall. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Watkins and carried unanimOUSly.
Ordin~nce 829 was read in full. Commissione~ Srrdth moved Ordinance 829 be passed
and adopted on its third and final reading and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Cornnrl~6ioner Watkins and carried unan1mouBl~:
The City Attorney stated that regarding the agreement with Powe11 McWhirter
which was approved at the last meeting, that it had been found that a previous
Commission had approved such an agreement ror sewer connections to the aame pro-
perty and therefore the City Attorney requested a motion to rescind the action
taken at the last meeting. Commissioner Watkins moved to rescind the action
taken at the last meeting approving toe agreement. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
~pon a question from the Mayor regarding the proposed new pay schedule, the
City Manager stated that the Civil Service Board had advised him that they would
reswme work on the plan August 1 when everyone would be back from vacations.
Tbe Comndssion now adjourned as the City Comndssion and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund heard a request and recommendation of the Adviso~ Comrrdttee
that Leroy Edwards, an employee of the Gas Plant be retired at a pension of
$103.9~ per month effective July 15, 1959. Commdssioner Watkins moved the approval
of the pension to Leroy Edwards in the amount or $103.91 per month ef~ective July
15, 1959. Comndssioner Smith seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 1959
Invooation
Introductions
~nutes of Preceding Meet~ngs
Public Hearings
Reports of c~ty Manager
Reports of c~ty Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commi8sion Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pen8~on Plan Trustees
Public Hearings
1. Curbing, ~idening, Drainage and
Resurfacing, Nimbus Avenue
2. Sanitary Sewer, Fredrioa Dr. (Lots
1-8, Bl. 4 and Lots 6-18, Bl. 5 of
Brookwood Terrace)
Reports from City Manager
3. Bids, Devon Drive Sanitary Sewers
4. Request Approval of Commercial Sign
5. Other Engineering Matters
6. Private Lot Mowing Requests
7. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
~p-orts from City Attorney
-cr: Ordinance H~2b - Annexation of Sunset
Highlands Unit Two
9. Ordinance #827 - Annexation of Lot 1,
Bl. 23, Highland p~nes, 4th Addn.;
Lots 15 & 16, Bl. D, Pine Ridge Subd.;
and Montclair Lake Estates
10. OrdinanceB828 - Gas Code
11. Ordinance#829 - Repealing Ordinanoes
pertaining to Gas Rates
12. Ordinance setting Gas Rates
13. Approval, Closing of Purchase of Lov~tz
Property, per Contract and Option dated
Dec. 24, 1958
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 20, 1959
1130 P.M.
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905 Jurgens Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
July 7, 1959
Employee'S Committee
City Employees' Pension Fund
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
This is my request for your approval and recommendation for retirement under the City
Employee's Pension Fund. I should like to have you make this retirement effective as
of JUly 15, ~959. My qua~i~ications for retirement can be verified through the City's
records of my employment. If further data is necessary, I shall be glad to submdt it.
Res~ectfully submdtted,
/s; X (Leroy Edwards)
Witness: /s/ Dick Nelson
Isl Bob Daniel
July 13, 1959
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the c~ty of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that in view of the attached letter, the Advisory Committee recommends
Leroy Edwards be retired at a pension of $103.91 per month which amount is arrived
at as follows;
Total wages paid ~or last five years
Average per year
Average per month
2% x 230.91 . . . . . .4.6182
Twenty Two years 6 mos. service
$13,854.81
2,770.96
230.91
x 4.6182. . . . $103.91
monthly Pension
Leroy Edwards meets requirements for retirement under our Pension rules and has
given the City many years of good service.
Pension to be erfective July 15, 1959.
Respectfully submdtted,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
City Employees' Pension Fund
Isl Paul Kane, Chairman
Isl Edwin Blanton'
Isl Helen Peters
~ hereby oertify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the
records of this office.
/s/ Frank Abernathy, City Treasurer
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CTTY CONIMTS5ION MFETING
July 20, 1959
The City Gommiasio� of the Ci�y of CZearwater met in regular session at �he
City Hall, Monday, Jul�r 20; 1959, at 1:30 P,M, with the follawing members presen�:
Alex D, Finch Mayor-Commissioner
James H. Watkins Coinrnisaioner
Amos G. Smith Commissioner
Absent:
Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner
Herbert R. Fields Commissioner
Also present were;
Jamea R. St�war� City Manager
H. H, Baskin, Jr. C��y Attorney
S. Lickton City Engineer
A`. Booth Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocat3on was given by the
Reverend Walter Iia.'�i ;:A_a��,��ant Pastor of Peace Memorial Church.
A Public Hearing was annou�ced on the ennstruction of curbing, widening,
draining and resurfacing �f Nimbus Avenue, Prom a point about 280 feet north of
the north line of Gulf to Bay Baulevard northerly ;o L'rew Street. The Engineer
stated the project had been requested by a petition of twenty-three property
ov�rners on Nimbus Avenue anc3 that a preliminary hearing had been held, He
estimated the cost of curbin , widening and drainage at $17,687 ax�d thp resurfacing,
to be done by the City, �.t ��,g12; making a�otal of $26,599. He estimated the
assessable portion at $4.18 per f.ront foot, The Mayor asked if there �vere any
ob�ections to the project and there were none. Commiasioner 1�Vatkins moved that the
Engineer be instructed to put the projeet, as outlined, out for bicis and that it be
assessed on a front foot assessable basis and that the City contr3.bute as their
part the resurfacing of the street after ihe other �vork has �een completed as th,e
necessary funds are available and tn.e proper officiala bs authorized to execute.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Mayor
suggestec� that the vrork would be done sooner if the pronerty otmers would pay appro.c-
imately 65 to 70 per cent o£ the total assessable cos� into escrow.
A Public Hearfing was announced on the constructinn of an 8 inch sani�ary se�ver,
manho].es and appurtenances in �`redrica �rive from the exist3.ng marLhole which is
approximately 350 feet South of the South line of Clevsland Streei northerly to a
point ap roximately 60 ieet South of the South line of Gleveland Street. Lot� 1
through �, Block 4 and Lots 6 through 18, B3oek �j of Brookwood Terrace are deemed
to derive special bene�its therefrom. The Engineer s�ated the projeet had been
initiated through tr,e zequest of' one prape�ty owner and also stated that the
developer had put in a sewer which saas never connected and which is now in auch
bad condition that it cannot be used. He announced that a preliminary hearing
had been ��ld and that onl;� three propex�ty otvners would be affeetea. He est�mated
tk�e total job at $1,800 or $3,02 per fron� assessable foot. The Engineer recoramended
assessing the praperties as they face on Fredrica. The Mayor asked if -�here were
any ot�jections and there were non�, Conmisszoner Watkins moved tha� the prioject as
ou�lined be authorized and be assessed on the basis recommended by �he City Engineer.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner S;a�th and carxied unanimousiy. Gommissioner
4fatkins sug�ested that the prcperty ormers advance the n�cessary funds by paying into
an eserow accoun+: as this would. exped3te the work beir� done,
The Manag�r recommended accepting the low bid of y�g,587 from E. L, Guard, Tampa,
for the �nstalla�ion of sanitary s�Saers in Devon Drive. Commissioner Watkins moved
that �he contra,c� be ataarded ta E, L. Guard, Tampa, in the sum of $9,587 which is
the lotaest and best responsible bid and that �he appropriate Cit� officia�s be
authorized to execute the contract Urhich shall be 3n accordanae v,�th plans and
specificai;ions of the bid. The motion was seconded by Gommissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
The Manager announced the request from tre 8un Ad Incorpora�ed of St. Petersburg,
Florida, for a sign or billboarcl at the North j�lest Corner of MissouM Avenue and
Court Street on property otvned by Paul J. ChipeZlo, Mr. R. W. Case, representing
Sun Ad Incorpora�ed, stated th�t they had rented the property irom Mr. Chipello
and that his eompany has hacl signs in C�earwate� since 1g17. He indicated that
tYiis proposed s3gn would be mo�e attractive than many others in �he City and not
as large as some, Commissioner Watkins moved that the reduest be denied. Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion whieh carried unani.mous�y.
7n answer to a question from the Ma3*or, the City Attorney s�a�ed that he was
in the pi�oaess of ohtaining easements to correct the dra3nage situation in the Drew
Stree� - Wood Av�nue area.
Resolution 59-74 was presented requiring twelve property owners to clear their
lots of weeds and undergrowth. Gommiss�.oner Watkins moved Resolution 59-7�F be
passed and. adapted and the proper offic3.als be author3zed to execute it. The motion
was secor_cted by Commissioner Sm;.th and carrled unanimously.
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CiTY COMMISSION MEETIN(�
Ju�y 20, 1959
The Manager presented a request from Ophelia M�.ms requeSting the transi'er of a
taxi permi_t ta her sinee her huaband, Joe I�1ims, is decease�i. The Manager in,dicated
th2 Police Departmen.t had approved the �ransfer. CommiSsioner Watkins nov�ed upon
recommendat3.on of the Police Department and the City Manager that the transfer be
approved. Commissioner Smith seconded �he mo�'ion �vhich carried unan�.mous7.y.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordin,ance $26 wh3.ch wou].d annex
into the City Lots I2, l�, l�j, l6, 17, 19, 20 anc� �1 through 33 of Sunset Highla,nds
Unit #2; zoning the property R-�.. Cornmi,ssioner Watkins moved that Or�dinance 826 be
passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner SmitY� and carried
unanimously�,
Commissioner Wa�kins moyed Ordinanee 826 be considered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent of the Coinm3.ssioners present. Motion was
seconded by Comm3suioner Smif,h and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
' Ordinance by title anly. Commissioner Watkins moved Or�i,nance 826 be passed on
its second reading by title only. Matian was seconded by Commissior�er Smith and
caxr� ed unani.nously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinanee 82b be conside�ed on its third and final
reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. NIation was seconded
by Commissioner Smi�h and carriad unanimously. Ordinance 826 t+tas read in
full. Commissioner �Vatkins mo�ed Urdinance 826 he passed and adopted on its third
and �'�na1 reading and the proper off3,cials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seaonc3ed by Commissioner 5mith and carriecZ unanimously.
The Attorney read on its Pir�t reading Ordinance 827 which woul,d annex 3.nto
the City Lot ]„ Block 23, Siighland Pines, 4th Adaition; Lots 15 and 16, Block D,
Pine Ridge Subdivisi�n; and acreage in Secbions 1 and 2, Township 29S, Range 15E,
a portion of *rthich is known as Montcl�:ir Lake Estates, and zoning Trac�cs �, B, C
and D of Montclair Lake Estates R-4 a.id the rest of the property being annexed
ft-2. Commzssioner Sm:i.th moved that Qrdinance 827 be passed on its first reading.
M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissioner SmitY� moved Ordinance 827 be consider•ed on its second read3.ng
by tiitle only by the unanimous consent oi the Commissioners present, Motlon Was
seconded by Comtnissioner Waticins and. carried unanirnously. The Attorney read the
Ordinance by �itle on.ly, Commissi.oner Smith moved Ordinance 827 be passed on its
seeond readir.g by title only, Motion was seconded by Commissioner �mith and
carried unanimously.
Commissionex ,Smith moved Ordinance 827 �e considered on 3ts third and final
reading by the unanimous consent of �he Commiss�oners present. Motion was seconded
• by Commissioner Giatkins and carried unanimously. Ordinance 827 was read in full.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordina,r_ce 827 be passed and �;dopted on 3,ts third and final
reading and the proper ofiicia�s bz authorized to e�ecute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissicner �latIcins and carried unanimousl�T.
By conse??t thE Go.mmis�ion agreerl to consider Item �13 re].atiJe ta the purchase
of the Lovitz property. ThE Attorney explained that the City had entered into a.n
option to �urchase a portion of Block 5 of Sarah MeMullen Subdivision from J. L.
Tovitz Stores, Inc. on November 24, 1g58, which was at that time ��art of th� trade
agreement �r�th Mr. Maurioe '�hayer, The ontion was for six months, at which time
- the City iqas to pay an addi�ional �y7,500 for th-!s ogtion to become a contract and
the Commissioz� so authorized the p�yment. The contract was to be closed Uri�hin
00 c2ays thEreafter. T�e Attorney stated tha� ��he transaction must be closed by
the 24th of' this mon�h, Mr. Lovitz Y!as agr•eed that in view of the City�s revenue
cer.�if3cate money havir� been del�yed, he would grant a g0 day mortgage providing
he Ua pa3d the further sum of �21,000 on or before the 2�?th o� this m+�nth. The
Attorne;� requested a motion approving this tr�nsaction and authoriz3.ng the pro er
Cit3T of�'icials to sign a g0 day 3 per cent mortgage. Cammisaioner T�latkins moved
tha'c the Attorney�s suggestion be appro=,red. �ommissioner Smith secor_ded the
m�tian :vhieh tKas carried vnanimousZy,
Commission.er 6+latkins moved that Commissioner Fields be excused from this
meetjng as hs is out of �he City. Ttze motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Smith
• and carried unanimous],y,
The Mayor explainzd to a group of bottled ;as representatives present that
the proposed new gas cod� exciuded tha� commonly knovm as L. P. Gas, The Mayor
s�at�d that severa? months �,go the group had been contaeted r•�questin� them to
prepar,e a proposed Oxdinance governing and controlling L. 1?. Gas. The group
a�reed: to lzave th.e ur�posed eode for their tyne of gas ready by Augus'� 3,
The City Attorney read on i�s first readin� Ordinance 82$ senealing Sections
27� 59� and 61 of Artiele II, Chapter 32 of the C3ty Code relating to fue]. rates
and fuel adjustmen� charge�, Commissioner Yiatkins moved the'c Ordinance 828 be
passed on its firs� read.ing. M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimoualy,
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CITY COMNBSSZON MEETING
Ju1y 20, �959
Commiasioner Watk;lns moved Ordinance $28 be consi;dered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous conse�,t of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seoanded by Comm3.ssioner Smi:th and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the
Ordinance by title only, Commias�,oner GJatkins rr�oved Ordinanee 82u be passed on
i�ts second reading by t9.t1.e only. Motion vlas seconded by Commissioner 5mith and
carried unanimously.
Gommissioner Yrlatkins moved Ordinance 828 be considered on its third and final
readiz�g by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. ^��'���w�� R^� --
"^^'' '`�^ �'• " i�otion wae seconded by Commi�sioner Smith and carried u�animously.
Ordinance 828 was read in full. Comm3.ssioner Watkins moved Ordinanee 828 bs
passed an�z adopted on 3�ts third and final reading and the proper officials be
authorized to execute 3t. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read Resolution 5g-75 adopting schedules of rates to be
charged for natural gas and the service charges, Gommissioner Watka�ns moved
tr�at Resolution �9-75 be passed and adopted and the proper of�'icials be authorize3
to execute it. Commissioner Smith �econded �he motion which Was cax�ried unanimously,
The C3,ty Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 829 which adopts the
Southern Stan$ard Building Code, Part 2, relating to construction standards for
installations using gas as fue1; excluding L, �', Gas; repealing certain sections
of Article II, Chapter 32 0� the Code; praviding for inspections, exam3.ning board,
licensing procedure, ezc. Gomm�ssioner Smith moved that Ordinarzce 82g be passed
on its first readin$. Motion was seconded py Comm�ssioner Watkins and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinanee 829 be cansidered on its second reading
by title only by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present, Motion was
secon.ded by Commiasion.er tidatkins and carried unanimously, 2'h.e Attarney read the
Orr3inanee by title on].y. Comm3ssioner Watkins nioved Ordinance 82g be passed on
ita second reading by title on1y. Motion was seconded by Commissicner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smi'ch moved Ordinance 829 be consider2d on its third and final
reading by the unanzmous consent of the Commissianers present. "-��',����^ °n^ •-�
_�� __ =a=�. Motion was seconded lay Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 829 was read in full. Commissioner Smith m�vsd Ord3nance 82g be passed
ar�d adopted on its third and final reading and the proper officials be auth�rized
to execute it, Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously,
The City Attox�ney statEd that regarding the agreement with Powel], MeNflzirter
whieh was approvPd at the last meeting, that it hz.d been fou_nct that a previous
Commission had approved such an agreement for sewer connections to the same pro-
per�y and therefore the City Attorney requested a motion to rescind �he action
taken at the last meeting, Commissioner Watkins mov�d to rescind the ac�ion
taken at the last meeting approving t�i� agreement. The motion was seconded by
Commiz�sioner Smith and earried unanimously.
Upon a ques�ion from the Mayor regard3ng the proposed new pay schedule, the
City Manager stated �hat the Civ il Service Board had advised him that they would
resume work on �he plan August 1 when everyone vrould be back from vacations,
The Comrrri.ssion now adiourned as the City Commi.ssion and ac�ing as Trustee3
o� the Pension Fund heard a request and recommendation of �he Advisory Comrr�3ttee
that Leroy Edwards, an employee of the Gas Plant be retired at a pension of
y�103.91 per month effective July 15, 195�. Commissioner Watkins moved the ap�xo�'al
o� the pension to Leroy Edwards in the amount of $103.9�. per month effective July
15, 195g. Commissioner Smi.zh seconded the motion Vihich was carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4;15 P,M.
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CITY COMNlISSION MEETING
July 20, 1959
AGENDA Public Hearir.�s
CITY COMNlISSION MEETtNG . Cur �ng; Widehin�, Drainage and
JULY 20, 1959 Resurfacing, Nimbus Avenue
�.:30 P.M. 2. Sani�ary Sev,rA�, Fredrica Dr. (Lots
1�8, Bl, 4 and Lots b,18, Bl. 5 oi
Invocation Brookwood Terrac.e)
introductions
Minutes of Precedin� Meetings Reports from City Manager
Public Hear�ings Bi s, Devon Dr ve anitaxy Sewers
Reports of C3.ty Manager �}. Req,uest Approval o:f Gommercial Sign
Reports of City Attornzy 5. O�her Engineering Mat�ers
Cit3zens to be Heard 6. Private T,ot Mowing Requests
Other Commirsion Aetion 7, Verbal Reports and Other Pend3ng Matte�s
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Reports f�om Citry Attorney
. Or nance , 2 - Anne�:ation c�f Sunset
Highlands ITnit Two
9. Ordin�nce #827 - Annexation of Lot l;
87.. 23, Highland P3.nes, 4th Addn.,
Lots T5 �C Y6, Bl. D, Pine Rid�e Subd.;
and Montclai-r Lake Estates
10. Ordinance�/$28 - Gas Code
11. Ordinance�82g - Repealing Ordinancea
pertaining to Cas RatQs
12. Orci3.nance sebting Gas Rates
13. Approval, Closing of Purchase of Lovitz
Property, per Contract and Option da�ed
Dec. 24, 1958
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905 Jurgens Avenue ^ y
Clearwater, Florida
Suly 7, 1959
�+�['np1o�=ee's �omraittee
City �lnployees' Pension Fund
Clears�*ater, Florida
Gentlemenz
This is my request for your approJal and recommendation for retirement under the City
Emp�o;�ee's Pension Fund, I should like to have you make this retirement effective as
of July 35, 1959. My qualificatio»s for retirement can be veriFied thrqugh the City�s
records of my employment. If fur•ther data �s necessary, I�hall be glad to submit it,
Res ectfully submitted,
/s�X (Leroy Edw�.rds�
Witness;/� Dick Ne7:son
s 3ob Daniel
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July 1.3, 1959
Honorable Gity Commissioner�
Clearwater, Flo�ida
Gentie�nen:
As Trustees af the City of �learvtater Employees� pen.sion Fund, you are heieby
nozified that 'in vieiv of �he attaci�Ed �et�er, the Adv3.sory Committee recommends
Leroy Edwarfls be reti�ed at a p�ns3.on o£ y�103,g1 per month t+rhich amount is arrived
at as follo�rrs;
�'otal srrages pa3c1 for last five years y�13, 85�+, $1
Avexage per year 2,770.96
Aver�ge per month 23�.91
2� x 230.91 . . , .�F.6182
Twenty Tivo years�6�mos, service x t1-.6182. .,.$103.g1 monthly Pension
Leroy Edwards mee�s reauirements for 'retiretnent under our Pens3on rules and has
given the City ma,ny years oi' good service.
Pension to be effective Ju1y ].5, 195g,
Reapec�fully subrrtitted,
ADVISORY CON:fMITTE� of the
City Employees� Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�sf Edwin Blanton
;,/s� Helen Pe�ers
I hereby eertify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the
z�ecords of this office,
/s/ Frank Abernathy, City Treasttrer