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08/03/1959 " ,',-.,. . Ht~'::;.7'."":':.: ,': .:.~., '~r \' ,..., .' " .t,l,;;"l' -: .: '.~' '1 ~ ~ ,...::-.;;:'! . ~ :..~:::;, t., .' !:;.:f ,; '.:: ~ >. '.~ " . . . . , . '.: ,:~.,.:..L~:,..;j,..; jJil~}t~1~:r;)~~4il~iEi&t~~~~:;;~j~Qujd1~~i,;V ,..:-.' .; ".' '~;.. , ..~ :(:., :'{. :..:d:;;..~...~;i;A.~~....;.,:-,_ '.. ~"'t~:~':_'~l:..~:::;"::,~,,"~:,j'" --.,. . " . CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 3, 1959 The City Commission of the City o~ Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, August 3, 1959, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: _.~__IP~_ _ Alex D. Finch Cleveland Insco, Jr. James H. Watkins Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Owen S. Allbritton III S. Lickton W. Mackey City Manager Asst. City Attorney City Engineer Representing Pol~ce Chie~ The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Commissioner Watkins. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the meetings o~ June 22, July 13, 20, and 27 be approved in accordance with the recordings and ~th copies subndtted in summation by the Clerk to each Commdssioner in writing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction o~ an 8" sanitary sewer, manholes, and appurtenances in Bayside Drive from its easterly terminus, westerly to the ex~sting sanitary sewer in Hamden Drive. The City Eng~neer announced that a preliminary hearing had been held and that a petition had been received approximately a year ago for a sanitary sewer but had been misplaced; the present request was for drainage. It was decided to break the work down into three parts--sanitary sewer; drainage; and curbing and resurfacing. He estimated the total cost o~ the sanitary sewer at approximately $16,~40 and, referring to the minutes of October 15, 1956, stated that the lift station constructed recently was sufficient to take care of this area, but that the benef~tted property owners should share in that cost as others in the area had done. He est~mated an assessment of approximately $4.00 per front foot. He stated that he had suggested at the prel~minary hearing that due to the odd shapes of the lots the assessment, to be more equitable, be based on the average of the front and rear lot lines. Upon questioning by the Mayor it was indicated by those present that approximately 80 per cent were in favo~ of the sanitary sewer. The Clerk reported that out of ten replies received in the mail, eight indicated approval. After a discussion and answering of various questions propounded by the audience, COmrrUssioner Watkins moved that since no valid objections have been filed that the construction of sanitary sewers, manholes, and appurtenances in Bayside Drive be accomplished and that the City Manager and City Engineer be directed to forthwith proceed with such improvements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing combining storm drainage with curbing and resu~facing in Bayside Drive from its easterly terminus, westerly to Hamden Drive. The City Engineer stated that he estimated appro~mately $18,132 for the drainage, curbing and wddening; which would be assessed on the basis of approximate~y $3.25 per front foot; and that the City would assume an additional cost of approximately $9,300 ~or resurfacing. A~te~ considerable discussion it was indicated that the majority of those present were opposed to this construction and the Clerk reported that of the ten replies he had receive~only one indicated approval. Co~n1ssioner Smith moved that the matter of curbing, resur~acing, drainage and widening of Bayside Drive be delayed until such time as it becomes necessary that it be done. Motion was seoonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager announced receipt o~ a letter from Guy Kennedy, Jr., Attorney, requesting an auction license for the World Furniture Company. Mr. Kennedy stated that their request was for a temporary auctioneers license to run through September 30 in order to dispose of the merchandise presently in stock and on order. It was planned that there would be two sales per day--one in the afternoon and another in the evening. Mr. Kennedy stated that the Company had made a change in their policy and desired to raise the standard of their merchandise. Commissioner Fields moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager presented a request from Eaker and Baker, Attorneys representing Curt~s M. Carothers~ for a transfer of the present beer license at Curt's Restaurant, 457 Mandal~y, to the Snack Shop in the Small Boat Marina. ~. Charles E. Hoequ~st, with Baker and Baker, stated that the location is leased City property and that there is no prohibition in the lease and have been no objections to the proposal from the tenants or boat owners. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Harold Briley o~ Briley Wild & Associates presented to the City three photo- graphs of the new Beach Sewage Disposal Plant Station on Island Estates, a copy of which appeared on the cover or American Cities Magazine. He stated that his rirm and the City had received correspondence from allover the world relative to the picture and article that appeared in the magazine. W{l,.~.___. ",.,. . >.., .,:....."..,... '.' , '~~::?~. ! ' .'" ....0.. . L;.~. ".~;~~(~~ift?: ~. " :. j:', ,-, -4' i, a':\~J<'" . .~~J~{i;::(~~~~r~~ii:. .I~'. :;';:. .. .'" . ~'6,",,~,it'f>"1'I"":'r. W,\"'I"I~",;,, -'<1 '-. .,",\ " ".... . ,:O:U>;":'(:;~~:J'ir::~',~~!;\':~'::; : ' ,. :- '\ I - - '~l{~\"tfl"h.\\V;~'~ .<}.:..J...~ ' > ~Ij,i.-.;.......i.:_'t"....."-l~....~ ...iY_..- ....._.. ..,... ': ~<~;'.':~. :J.-'~.', .':,"~ H:'::~ ~:\ _.. ........., ~ J;h:~;';.'i,~;:~i.~/ ,:.~.,_.,~:]:..~;;,..;;:~~~~~:~L;:~~~'~~:::~~:~~:;{'.~~:r~:' ,-r: ,.-, .; '~..;:-. , ", '(, ~ ',""'.;'. .....<... ',". -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 3, 1959 The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. K. H. Gerlach, Jr., along with architect's colored concept~ons ror approx~mately 60 covered boat slips at the weot end or Unit 5, Island Estates. Mr. Gerlach was present and stated that there were no covered public boat Slips within ten miles o~ Clearwater. He also stated that he proposed to elimdnate the sand bar area at the entrance to the City's Island Estates ~rina and that a survey indicated that all covered slips in the Pinel1as County area were rilled and that there was a demand ~or them in Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved that the request for approval or construction of a covered marina on Island Estates be approved as it conforms with the zoning in that area. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Manager presented ror approval a conditional sales agreement with Redmer Air Devices, Inc. ror Lot 20 of the Industrial Park at $11,812.50 with a 10 per cent deposit and final closing wi~hin 90 days to allow completion of financing. NW. Jack Young, Industrial Director or the Chamber or Commerce, stated that the covenants prevent sheet metal buildings, but that this Company needs a shelter for ~nflammable materials, such as cutting oils, etc., and that storage within the main building would increase insurance costs considerably. He also stated that Mr. E. A. Redmer proposes to screen this metal building to preclude unsightliness. He ~ndicated that the Industrial Committee had approved the proposal. Commissioner ~~tkins moved that the conditional contract with the Redmer Air Devices, Inc. be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented ror approval a purchase agreement executed by Mr. John C. Anderson for the west 300 ft. of Lot 17 of the Industrial Park containing 2.6168 acres with a purchase price of $8,242.92. He stated that a check for 10 per cent o~ the purchase price has been deposited. Mr. Anderson proposes to erect a building on a portion of the land to be. leased to National Dairies and build an ~ndustr1al plant on the remaining portion for lease. Comndssioner Watkins moved that the purchase agreement with Mr. John C. Anderson be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request from the Edgewater Drive Association for the paving of Union Street from Broadway to Douglas Avenue and a letter from the City of Dunedin stating that they will pay half the cost providing the work is not done before October l. The Clear~ater Engineering Department estimates the cost to be approximately $6,000. The Manager stated that Dunedin is not willing to assess the property owners. The City Engineer stated that ~our property owners, in addition to the railroad, would be involved on the Clearwater side. Commissioner Smith moved that with two property owners rronting on other streets and the railroad not receiving any benerits that the City proceed with the paving with Dunedin paying half the cost. ~he motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Fields. Commissioner Watkins stated that such a method of not assessing the benefitted property owners was against the policy of the City and Commissioner Insco agreed. Upon the vote being taken Mayor Finch and Conunissioners Fields and Smith voted "Ayell. Conunissioners Insco and Watkins voted "Nay". The motion carried. The City Manager presented a request for the approval of the plat of Parkwood ~h1rd Addition. Mr. Charles Phillips, representing the subdividers requested that this plat be handled dirferently by not requiring Ordinance 632 or a ne~ bond as the improvements have already been agreed upon under the Ordinance and bond for the Second Addition. Conmissioner Watkins moved that Parkwood Third Addition be approved and the proper City officialB be authorized to execute it and that the bond presently in e~fect on the Second Addition shall secure any ~mprovements needed for the Third Addition. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request for approval of Druid Groves Revised Replat and stated that the improvements are covered by Ordinance 632. The City Engineer explained that this revised replat was only to show an expansion of certain lots to include a street vacated recently by the City Commission. Commissioner Watkins Eoved that the plat of Druid Groves Revised Replat be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request for the renewal of a lease agreement between the City and the Veterans Holding Corporation ror a building situated to the west of the Bhuf~leboard courts in the City Park (J. R. Davey, Block A), with the same pro- visions as the former lease. He stated that the previous lease had expired July 1. Commissioner Watkins commented that he was a member of the Board o~ the Corporation and that the organization had spent over $3,000 ~mproving the building. Commissioner ~atkinB moved that the renewal of the lease of the Veterans Holding Corporation be approved and the proper ofricials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by COmnUssioner Fields and carried unanimously. ...... . ..' '..../.'1 ',,"; .,~"'''. "l".'~l ,'l~ .,>0" ',I.~ '.!v:;,:~"""~\.-:( ."'.... 'r.~-;.?' 'l.~'~-r!.H i;I~:~'~cl~\"~i . >' .'~ /6 I !111~1": ~,., .,,'.,......'\....'~"~'., . ~l.,"~~I; · '\ .' . 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He stated that the lowest total bid, in the amount of $2395, ~as submitted by Crane Company, Tampaj but the City Manager, util~ties Manager, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent recommended awarding by low line items to Farnan Brass Company, Cleveland, Ohio, in the amount of $1,125 ~or Iteln Ai to Crane Company, Tampa, in the amount of $650 for Item B; and to Peerless-Florida Company, Inc., Clearwater, in the amount of $383 for Item C; making a total of $2,157. Commissioner Fields moved upon the reoommendation or the utilities Manager, Finance Director, Assistant Purchasing Agent and City Manager that the low line items as recommended be approved and the proper orficials be authorized to execute the contracts. Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution 59-17 requiring forty-one property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Watkins moved that Resolution 59-77 be approved and the proper orficials be authorized to execute it. The motion was seconded by Comndssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that there was an emergency situation regarding the roof of the Lawn Bowling Club and recommended accepting the lowest of three bids, which was submitted by Dean Roofing Company in the amount of $988.50, in order to correct the condition as soon as possible. Comndssioner Fields moved upon recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of $988.50 from the Dean Roofing Company be approved and the proper authorities be authorized to execute. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and approved unanimously. The City Manager announced that the Finance Director had called his attention to the need to renew a $100,000 note at the City National Bank,for ~nterim rinancing until revenue certificates are sold. The City Attorney read Resolution 59-78 authorizing the renewal of the note for ~our months with interest at 4 per cent per annwm and authorizing the proper ofricials to execute such note. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution 59-18 be passed and proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Mr. E. A. Barger, Jr., owner or the Sea Captain Motel and adjoining property at the north end of Hamden Drive, requested approval by the Comrndss~on to build boat slips along the approved seawall line for his own boats and for rental. The motel property ~8 zoned RM (multiple dwellings and limited business) and the adjoining property is zoned R-l (single family residences). Commissioner Watkins moved that the request be received and turned over to the Board or Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning for action in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Roy Pringle of the P & H Bait Shop in the Small Marina stated that he understood the Seminole Dock bids were to be considered by the CO~5sion at this meeting. In reply the Manager stated that he had hoped that the recommendations regarding the~e bids, which were received and opened on July 8, would be ready for this meeting, but they were unable to prepare them in time. Mr. Pringle wished to be considered in these bids, but had not submitted a proposal. COmrrUssioner Watkins said that the Commission could not consider any proposal after the bids had been received and opened unless all bids were rejected. The Assistant City Attorney concurred w.1th Commissioner Watkins. , Commissioner Insco reported that the Florj.da Shore and Beach Preservation Association, of which the City is a member and Commissioner Insco president, had decided to hold their annual convention in Clearwater on November 19th, 20th and 21st. Commissioner Smith requested a study be made of the need ~or more Police protection ~or Clear~mter Beach and any other areas in the City where more protection might be needed. He cited recent motel burglaries and a stolen boat as evidence of the need ror such a study. The ~yor spoke on the proposed pay plan, suggesting that the City Manager instruct all Department Heads to contact the employees under their supervision to get employee approval or objection relative to the proposed plan. He emphasized that the pay plan was not a general ,pay increase but merely an adjustment to correct any inequities. Commissioner Smith said that he would not vote on the plan unt~l the employees were satisfied. The other Commissioners concurred with the statements of the Mayor and Commissioner Smith. Commissioner Watkins advised the Commission that he, the Manager, Fire Chief, Garage Superintendent and the Electrical Superintendent were going to Camp Blanding on Thursday to endeavor to locate surplus property for the use of the various depart- ments in conjunction with Civil Defense and Hurricane. He stated that they would definitely endeavor to obtain wire for the Fire Department Commissioner Smith requested that a status report or prorit and loss statement be prepared period~ca11y showing the financial status of the various utility accounts, such as water, gas, sewage, etc. ',' ." I~ ...> I 0' Ii, :\ \ , I "...:". ,,~'.: ;. , . , - , f: >~~,!. .,. ,,~~'l;'"'' "\. .. ,.,~~ >' , '" " J;\ , ,,'.. .", "'~ /~:i~:;;(:,t,;;i'::1>!'"~P '1;~:',~"*~,,,\!/ij~,,"rf('lJi'\~;:~r:::'Y;'::,:~q1;t"~'f.':~"::::n':~('\~~~~\" ';': .~'t. ,', . .;$k'{~~~i;;~;~::~'=:1:;::::=~:~;~~~~~&jK;";~~~if;';~f&{1~k:;~;~~... AGENDA CITY CO~SSION NmETING AUGUST 3, 1959 1 : 30 P.lvi . CITY COMMISSION MEETING August:: 3, 1959 :Publ.i c Heari ngs ~. Curbi~ and Resurfacing, Bayside Drive 2. Dra~nage, Bayside Drive 3. San~ta~ Sewer, Bayside Drive Reports from City ~nager 4. Bids, Water Works Brass Fittings 5. Request for Auction House License at World FUrniture Co. 6. Request for Transfer of Beer Sa~e License to Small Boat Marina 7. Request for Approval of Construct~on of Covered Marina, East of Island Estates Sewerage Plant 8. Approval of Conditional Sales Agreement for Lot 20, Industrial Park to Redmer Air De- vices, Inc. 9. Approval of the Subdividing of Lot 17 and Sale o~ West 300 ft. thereof (Industrial Park) to National Dairies 10. Request from Edgewater Drive Assoc., paving Union St. from Broadway to Douglas 11. Renewal of Veteran's Holding Corp. o~ Clear- water Lease on Building located in City Park 12. Request Approval of Druid Groves Revised Replat 13. Request Approval of Parkwood 3rd Addn. 1~. Other ~ineering ~tters 15. Private Lot Mowing Requests 16. Verbal Reports and Other pending Matters Invocation Introductions Minutes o~ Preceding Meetings Publi c ffearings Reports o~ City ~nager Reports o~ City Attorney C~tizens to be Heard Other Conmdssion Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 27, 1959 C~ty Conunission Clearwater, Florida Gent1emen: I represent a partnership composed of M. L. Byrd and R. Donald Strickland, which pa~tnership owns and operates the World Furniture Company located at 1928 Gulf to Eay Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida. Mr. By~ resides in Lexington, North Carolina, and ~s ~orty-five years of age. Mr. Str1ck1and resides at 1664 East Magnol~a Drive, Clearwater, Florida, manages the store and is twenty-four years of age. Because or a change in merchandizing policy and a desire to raise the general level of the merchandise sold in said store, the owners desire to dispose of it's present inventory and the merchandise on order by means of conducting a pUblic auction on the premises. The owners intend to continue in business at the same location but to handle a higher price line of nerchandise. A proposed auction sale would begin August 3, 1959, and continue with a schedule of one afternoon and one evening auction, six days a week, until the present inventory and merchandise which is on order Wcas disposed o~. This should be accomplished \~thin a maximum of rorty-f~ve to sixty days from commencement and would not be a cont~nuing procedure. There are parking facilities in the ~ront and on the west side o~ said store which is located at the intersection of Gulf to Bay and Meteor Avenue. The store is also located just north of the large parking area located on the Clearwater H:1gh School prem1.ses. On behalf of said clients, I request that yo~ approve the issuance to them upon the payment of the required ~ees, of a quarter year auction house license, covering the period unt~l midnight September 30, 1959, as prOVided for in Chapter l7 or the ClearWcater City Code. Sincerely, )s/ Guy L. Kennedy, Jr. (First Federal. Bui1d1ng, Clearwater) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;.. ,': j"': . .. '." ~.-.,' .,"..'.....M. :'.'.\~..' ;.:.".,._,.':.:.~.I'!'~':" '''''~' .....".. ...:::,':._.~,.t~. ~:,,~ ., /,g . . - . .' -~..:". ,..".. ..'.'-.,~'.. .' :". . ,; :.:.....\._.. .~. . ",'.t- x~~~-~.., v.;~li..~.:~~~~":~~:~.;:....t!.!~:~~~~~;~l~~;~~'rk ", ~'~~hr"~(t'~~llJ~"';~~I"""<~:l<'~:;M~;~I:tOV<'t;:,'(r"lr<i<f(i'I~')';t~s\~1t,.;,.l ':~~.'\tt!l:t+>/~,''l~~J;~W~~j\~~.,:t~'i:~lff~I,lllJl:':1's?!?~'~1\m~./''\;t,"~:r' "~>~ ','-'~;' ,:,:.':J~':~;",,' ,,,,,,, "" I.e; -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 3.. 1959 July 7, 1959 Mr. James stewart City Manager City Hall Clearwater Florida Dear Mr. Stewart: We represent Mr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Carothers who own and manage the Snack Shop in the Small Marina. They seek approval by our Commissioners of including in the services of the Snack Shop the sale of beer for "take-out" purposes and for consump- tion on the premises. Your courtesy in bringing this request to the attention of the Commission will be appreciated. You may note that the Carothers formerly operated "Curtis" on the beach and they are now the holders of a valid beer-sale license which is reportedly trans- ferable to the Snack Shop location. There has never been any violation of state.. county, or city beverage ordinances by them. We appreciate the care with Which our Commission examines requests of this nature and we point out that the Carothers ramily is well regarded for the excellent reputation they established in their former operation of this same type of endeavor. Further, granting o~ their request will enable them to furnish a proper and desired service to the pUblic not presently available at the Marina. Please advise us of a time when this matter will be considered by the Commission so we may be available to answer any questions the Commission may wish to propound. If there is anything rurther you need or desire concerning this request prior to consideration by the Commdssion.. we trust you will so inform us. RWB:hvb Yours sincerely, BAKER &: BAKER By Is/ Robert W. Baker --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 20, 1959 Honorable Cit~ Comm1ssion Clearwater, F~orida Gentlemen: As Tr.ustees of the City of C1earwa~er Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notif'ied that, Eugene W. Courson, ;Plant Attendant I, Sewage Treatment Division, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Classll ri sk . The above employee began his service with the City on Dec. 8, 1958. is under 45 years of age (birthdate May 3, 1920) and meebs the requirements our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that accepted into membership,. He of he be Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employee's Pension rund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters c/(.......... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ . \', 0 . ~ ,~~. . ok " . ..;. > ,".... ". "',","'!'T'" "~r. .~~.. t~': .. ..\",:'l'.:, ." ".\'~ i. ::; (':::::;.....~...:,"';;.:;".;~~..f.I<.:'. \"...:. .:; �: CITY COMMTSSTON MEETING August 3, 1959 The City Cnmmission of the City of Clearwa�er met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, Auguat 3, 1959, at 1;30 P,M, with the fol].owing members present: Alex D. Finclz Mayor-Commissioner CTeveland 2nsco, Jr. Commissioner James H. Watkins Commisaioner Herbert R. Rielde Commissioner Amos G. Smith Commissioner Alao preaent were: James R. Stewart City Manager Owen S, Allbritton III Asst. City Attorney S.'Lickton City Engineer W. Mackey Representing Police ChieF The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Cornmissioner Watkins, Commisaioner Insco moved that the minutes of the meetings of Jun� 22, July 13, 20, and 27 be approved in accordance with the recordir�gs and wlth copies submitted in summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner in writing. The motion Uras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announcecl on the construction of an 8" sanitary sewer, manholes, and appurtenances in Bayside Drive from its easterly terminus, wes�;erly to the existing sanitary sewer in Hamden Drive. The City Engineer announced that 3 p;.•eliminary hearirg had been held and that a petition ha& been received approximately a year ago for a sanitary sewer but had been misplaced; the present request was for drainage. It was decided to break the work down into three parts--sanitary sewer; drainage; and curbing and resurfacing. He estimated the total cost of the sanitary sewer at approximately $16,440 and, referring to the minutes of October 15, 1g56, stated that the lift station constructed recently was sufficient to take care of this area, but trat the benefitted properi;y owners �hould share in that cost as others in the area had done. He estim�.ted an assessment of appro�rimately �4.00 per iront foot. He stated that he had suggested at tkie preliminary hear�ng that due to the odd shapes af the lots the a�sessment, to be more equi�able, be based on the average of the front and rear lo� lines, Upon questioning by the Mayor it v�ras indicated by those present that approximately 80 per cent �vere �n favor of the sanitary sevrer. The Clerk reported that out of ten replies rzceived in the mail, zight indicated �,pproval. Afier a discussion and answering ai various questions propounded by the audience, Conunissioner Watkins moved that since no valid objections have been filed that the construction of sanitary sewera,, manholes, and appurtenances in B�.yside Drive be accomplished and that the C3.ty M�,na�er and City Engineer be directed to forthwith.proceed with such imgrovements, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried un�.nimously. The Mayor anr?ounced a Public Aearing combining storm drair_age �r1th curbing and resixrfacing in Bayside �rive from its easterly terminus,westerly to Hamden Drive. The City Engineer stated that he zstimatzd approximately $18,132 ��r the drainage, curbing and ��ri.dening� which rrould be assessed on the basis of approxima.te3�T $3.25 per fronf. fcot; and that tk�e City t+rould assume an additional cost oF appro_x�mately �y9,300 for resurfacing. After considerable diseuss3on it was indicated that the majority of those present Were opposed to this construction and the Clerl� report$d tl-iat of the ten replies he had received,�nly one a.ndiqated approval. Commissioner Smith moJed that the matter of curbing, resur�acing, drainage and widening of Bayside Drive be delayed until such time as it becomes necessary that it be done. Motion was seconded by Commissioner £ields and carried unanimously, The City Manager announced receipt of a letter f'rem Guy Kennedy, Jr., Attorney, requesting an auction license for the World Furniture Comgany. Mr. Kennedy stated that tkieir request was for a temporary auctioneers license to run through Septembzr 30 in order to diapose c�: the merchandise presently in stock and on order. It was planned that there would be two sales per day--one in the afternoon and another in the evening. Mr, Kennedy stated that the Company had rnade a change in their policy an@.deaire.d to raise the standard of their merchandise, Commissioner Fields moved that �he request be gx�an�ed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins �nd carried unanimously. The City Mar..ager preaented a request from Baker and Baker, Attorney� representing Curtis M. Carotheis, for a transfer of the present beer license at Curt�s Restaurant, 457 Mandalay, to the Snacle Shop in the Small Boat Marina, Mr. Charles E, Hoequist9 w:tth Baker and Baker, stated that the location is leased City property and that there is no prohibition in the lease and have been no objections to the proposal from the tenants or boat owners. Commissioner Inaco moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and caxried unanimously. Mr, Harold Briley of Briley Wild & Associates presented to the City three tihoto- gra.phs of the new Beach Sewage Disposal Plant Station on Island Estates, a copy of wr�ich appeared on the cover of American Cities Magazine. He stated that his firm and the City had received correspondence from all over the world relative to the picture �,nd ar�icle that appeared in the magazine. � r -2- CT�.'i' COP�LCSSION MEETING August 3, 1959 The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. K. H. Gerlach, Jr., alon� with architect's colored concsptions for approximately 60 covered boat slips a�; the west� end of Unit 5, Island Estates. Mr, t�erlach was present and atated that there were no coverEd puk,lic boat slips w3thin ten miles of Clearwater. He also stated that he proposed to eliminate the sand bar area at the en�trance to the City's Island Estates Marina and that a survey indicated that all covered slips in the Pinellas County area were filled and that there was a demand for them in Clearwater. Commis�ianer Watkins moved that the request for approval of construction �f a covered marina on island Estates be approved as it conforms with the zoning 3.n that area. Comm3.ss�.oner F�.e1ds seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for apbroval a conditional sales a reement with Redmer Air Devices, Tnc. i'or Lot 20 of the Industrial Park at �11,�12,5Q With a 10 per cent deposit and final closintr, wi�hin g0 days to allow completion of financing. Mr. Jack Young, Industrial Director of the Chamber of Gommerce, stated that the covenants prevent sheet metal btzildings, but that this Company needs a shelter for inflammable materials, such as cutting oils, etc., and that storage within the main building would increase insurance costs considerably. He also stated that Mr. E. A. Redmer nroposes to screen �this metal building to preclude unsi$htliness, He indicated that the Industrial Committee had approved the proposal. Commissioner Platkins moved that Lhe eonditional contract wa.th the Redmer Air Devices, Inc. be approved and the proper officials be authorized �o execu�e it. The motion was seconded by Comm3ssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City rZanager presented for appro;ral a purchase agreement executed by Mr. John. C. Anderson for the vrest; 300 ft. of �ot 17 of the Industrial Park containing 2.6168 acres with a purchase price of' �8,242.g2. NE �tated �Ehat a check for 10 per cent of the purchase price has been depos�ted. Mr. Anderson proposes to erect a builcLng on a port�on of the land to be_leased to National Dairies and build an industrial plant on the remaining portion for �ease. Commissioner Watkins moved that the purchase a�reement tivith P4r. John C. Anderson be approved 2,nd the proper officials be authorized to execute it. The moti�n :aas seconded by Commissioncr Fields and carried unanimously. TYie City Manager presented a request f.rom the Edgetyater Drive Association for the paving of Union 5treet from Broadt•ray to Douglas Avenue and a letter from the Cit�r of Dur_edin stating that they rrrill pay half the cost providing the Trrork is not done befo�e October 1. The Clearwater Engineering Department estimates the cost to be approximately $6,000, The Manaoer stated that Dunedin is not willing bo assess the property owners. The City Engineer stated that four property owners, in addition to the ra3lroad, would be involved on the Clearwater side, Commissioner Smith mo;ved that w3.th two property owners fronting on other streets and the railroad not receiving any benefits th�� the City proceed with the paving with Duned3n paying half the ec�st. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields. Commissioner Watkins stated that such a method of not assessing the benefitted property owners was against the policy of the City and Commissioner Insco agreed. Upon the vote being taken Mayor Fineh and Commissioners Fields and Smith voted "Aye". Commissioners Insco and Watkins toted "Nay°. The motion carried, The City Manager presented a request for the approval o.f the plat of Parkwood. Third Addition. Mr. Charles Philli�s, representing the subdividers requested that this plat be handled differently by not requiring Ordinance 632 or a new bond as the imp.rovements have already been agreed upon under the Ordinance and bond for the Second Addition. Commissioner Watkins moved that Parkwood Third Addition Ue approved and the �roper City officials be authorized to execute it and that the bond presently in effect on the S�cond Addition sha11 secure any improvemer�ts needed for the Third Addition. Motion was sEconded by Conunissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager^ presented a request for approval oi' Ds�uid Groves Revised Replat and stated that the improvements are covered by Ordinance 632. TY�e City Engineer explained that this revised replat was only to shou� an expansion c,f certain lots to include a atreet vacated recently by the City Commission. Commi�tsioner Watkins moved that the plat of Druid Grovea Revised Replat be approved arEd the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unar�mously. The City Manager presented a requ�st for the renewal of a lease agreement between the Ci�y and the Veterans Holding Corporation for a bui2ding situated to the west of the shuffleboard courts in the City Park (J. R. Davey, Block A), with the same pro- visions as the former lease. He stated that the previous lease had expired July l. Commissio�er Watkins commented that he was a member of the Board of the Corporation and that the organization had spent over $3,000 improving the building. Commissioner k7atkins moved that the renewal of the lease of the Veterans Hold:tng Corpora,vion be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. �� _3_ CTTY C�M[�LLSSION I�IEETING , August 3, 1955 The Ci�y Manager presented bids for Water Works Brass Fitt3.ng� (Item A- 500 3�� inch inverted key curb 3tops; Item B- 500 3��- inch corporation stopa; Item C- 100 1? 3nch corporation at�ps}, He ataCeci that the lowest total bid, in the amount of $23g5, was submitted by Crane Compan5, Tampa; but the City Ma�ager, Utilities Manager, Finance Dix�ector and Asaistant Purchasing Agent recommE�nded awarding by low line items to Farnan Brass Company, Cleveland, Ohio, in the amount of $1,125 for Item A; to Cr•ane Company, Tampa, in tl=e amount o£ $65o Fo� Item B; and to Peerless-Florida Company, Tnc., Clearwater, in the amount of �'383 for Item C; making a total of �2,157. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the Util3ties Mana�er, Finance Director, Assistant Purchasing Agent and City Manager that the low line items as ren_ommende� re approved. and the proper officials be authorized to execu�Ge the contracts, Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attarney presented Resolution 59-77 requiring iorty-one property owners to clean their lots of weeds and under.growth, Commissioner Watk�ns moved that Resolution 5g-7? be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unan3:mously. The City Manager regorted that there was an emergency situation regarding the roof of the Lawn Bowling Club and recommended accepting t.ze lowest of three bids, which was submitted by Dean Roofing Company in the amount of $988.50, in order to correct the condition as soon as possible. Commissioner Fields moved upon recommendatian of the City Manager that the bid of $988.50 from the Dean Roofing Company be approved and the proper authorities be authorized to execute, t+Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and approved unanimously. The City Manager announced that the Finance Director had called his attention to the need to renew a$100,000 note at the City National Bank,for interim finar�cing until revenue certificat2s are sold. The City Attorney read Resolution 59-78 authorizing the renewal of the note for four months with interest at 4 per cent per annum and authorizing the roper officials to execute such note. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution 5g-7$ be passed and proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Mr. E. A. Barger, Jr., owner of the Sea Captain Motel and adjc,ining property at the north end of Hamden Drive, requested approval by the Commission to build boat slips along the approved seav�all line for his own boats and for rental. The motel property is zoned RM (multiple dwellings and limitAd business) and the adjoining property is zoned R-1 (single fam3.ly residences), Commiss�oner 4Jatkins moved tha� the reauest be received and turned over to the Board of Adjustment �,nd Appeal on Zoning for action in accordance with the Zonir_g Ordinance. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carrisd unanimously. NLr. Roy Pringle of the P& N Bai� Shop in the Sma,il Marina stated th�t he understood the Seminole Dock bids �tere to be considered by the Commi8S10?? 3,'t �}'!i 8 meeting. In reply the �fanager stated that he had hoped that the recommendations regarding these bids, tthich ;,tere received and opened on Jul� 8, ti-,tould be ready for this meeti:�, but they z•aere unable to prepare them in time. Mr. Pringle v,rished to be considered in these bids, but had not submit�ed a proposal. Commissioner Watkins said that the Commission could not cor_sider ar_g proposal after the bids had beem received and opened unJ_ess all bids were rejected. The �ssistant City Attorney concurred wlth Commissioner t�latkins, Commissioner Insco reported that the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation AsSoc3ation, oi which the City is a member and Commissior_er Insco Presi�:ent, had decided to hold their annual convention in Cleax�vater on November 19th, 20th and 21st. Commissioner Smith requested a studv be made of the need for more Pvlice protection for Clearv,rater Beach and any other areas in the City where more protzction might b2 needEd. He cited recent motel burglaries ar_d a stolen boat as evidenee of the need for such a study, The Mayor spoke on the proposed pay plan, suggesting that the City Manag,er instruct all Departnent Heads to contact the employeea under their supervision to get employee approval or objection relative to the propased plan. He emphasized that the pay rlan was not a general nay increase but merely an adjustment to correct any inequities. Commissioner Smith said that he would not vote on. the plan until the employees were satisfied. The other Commissioners concurred with �he statements of the Mayor and Commissioner. Smith, Commissioner Watkins advised the Commission that he, the Manager, Fire Chief, Garage Superintendent and the Electrical Superintendent were going to Camp Blanding on Thursday to endeavor to locate surplus proper;y for the use �f the variotis depart- ments in conjunction with Civil Defense and Hurricane. He stated that they would definitely endea�,•or to obtain wire for the Fire Department ' Commissioner Sm3th requested that a status report or profit and loss statement be prepared periodically ahowing the financial status of the various utili�y aceounts, such as water, gas, sewage, etc. p � , 1 i ■ _�_ CITY CONIMISSION MEETING "� Au$ust 3, 1959 The Commission, now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pensi�n Fund, heard a l�tter reacl from the Advisory Corrunittee recommendin$ �hat Eu�,ene W. Courson, Plant Attendant I, Sesaage Treatment Division, be admitted t� the Pension Plan. Commissioner Watkins maved the approval of this employee for admittance into the Clearwater Einployees� Pension Plan. Motion was seco.nded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimo�tsly. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P,I�I. � � Mayor-� -2C�mi� ner Attest: �'- C y erk � CITY COMINISSSON MEETING Aug,zst,:3, 1959 AGENDA Public Hearings CI'ITY COMMISSION MEETING Cux� in� and"Resurfacing, 3ayside Drive AUGUST 3, 1959 2. Draina�e9 Bayside Drive 1:30 P.M. 3. Sanitary Sewer, Bayside Drive Tnvoca�ion Re orts from City Manager Introducticns . Bids, Water Wor s F3rass �'ittirgs Minu�es of Preceding Meetings 5. Request for kuction Hou.se License at Public Hearing� Wor1d Furniture Co. Re�orts o� City Manager 6, Requeat f.or Transfer of Besr Sa1e License Reporta of City Attorney to Sma11 Boat Marina Citizens to be Heard 7. Request for Approval of Cons�ruction of Other Commission Acbion Covered Marina, East of Island Eatates Adj�urnment Sewerage Plant Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 8. Approval of Conditional Sales Agreement for Lot 20, Industrial Park to Red,�ner Air De- �ices, Inc, 9. Approval of the Subdividing of Zot 17 and Sale of West 300 ft. thereof (Industrial Park) to National Dairies 10. Request frorr� Edgewater Drive Assoc. � FaV7.Tlg Union S'c. from Broadway to Dougla.s 11. Renewal o� Veteran's Holding Corp, of Cle�r- water Lea�3e on Building located in Ci�y Fark 12. Request Approval of Druid C:roves Revi�ed Replat 13. Reque�t Approval of Parkwood 3rd Addn. 14. Other Engineering Matters �5. Private Lot Mowing Requests 16. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters ,7uly 27, 1959 City Commissicn Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: I represent a partner.ship composed of M. L. Byrd and R. Donald Strlekland, which partnershlp o•rms and opErates thE World Furniture Comnany located at 1g2� Gulf to Bay Boalevard, Clearwater, Florida. Mr. By�d resides in Lexington, North Carolina, and �s forty-five years o�' age. Mr. Strickland resides at 1664 East Magnolia Drive, Clea;rwater, Florida, manages the store and is twenty-four years of age. Because of a change in merchandi�ing policy �nd a desire to raise the general level of the merchandise sold in said store, the owners desire to dispose of it's present inventory and the mer�ehandise on order b� means of conducting a public auction on the premises. The owners intend to continue in business at �Ehe same loc�.tion but to handle a higher price l.ine of inerchandise, A proposed auction sale Tuould begi� Auguat 3, 1959J and continue i�rith a echedule of one afternoon and one evenir_o auction, six days a taeek, until th,e preser_t inventory and merchandise vr_hich is or. order was disposed of. This should be accomplish�d ?.vithin a maximt:m of forty-five to sixty days from com_mencemen� ancl t�Jould not be a contintiing prncedure. There are pankirig,facilities in the front and on the west side of said atore which is locatied at the interseetion of Gulf to Bay and Metet�r _A�enue, The store is also located just north of the large parking area located on the Clea�wa.ter �Ligh School prezrLses. On behaif of said clients, I request tha� you appr�ve the issuance to t;hem upon the paymenti of the rea,uired fees, of a quarter year auction house licezzse, covering the perlod.tintil midnight September 30, 1g59, as providecl for in Chapter 17 of the Clear�vater City Code. Sincerely, /s/ Guy L. Ifennedy, Jr. (i�irst �`ederal Building, Cleartivater) � e � � �� �� . i' . . . . . .. � .. . . . ' . . . .. -2- CTTY CO1�II�ffSSION ME�TInTC� August 3, 1959 July 7, 1959 Mr. James S�ei+rart City Manager _, City Hall Clearwater �'lorida `� Dear Mr. Stewart: We represe�t Mr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Carothers who own and manage the Snaek Shop in the Small Mar�.na. They seek approval by our Commissiorzers of �.nalud3.ng in the serv3ces of the Snack Shon the sale of '6�er for "take-out" purposes and for consump- tion on the premises, Your courtesy in bririoin� this request to �he attention of �he Commission wJ.],T be appreciated. You may note th,at the Carothers fc�xmerly operated °Qurt�s" on �he beach and they are now the holders of a valid beer-sale license,which is reportedly trans- i^erabZe �o the Snack Shop ].ocation. Tnere has never been any violation of s�ate, county= or city beverage ordinances by them. We appreciate �he care wi�h which our Comm3,ssion examines requests of this nature and we point ou� that the Carothers family is well regarded for the excellen� reputatioi. they established in their former operation of this same type of endeavor. Further, granting of their request �,rill enable them to f'urnish a pro�er and desired service to the pub7.ic not presently available at the Marina, Please advise us of a time when this matter will be considered by the Gommission so we ma�r be available to answer any quest3.ons the Commission may tivish to propound, If there is anythin� further you need cr desire concerning �his request prio� to c�nsideration by the Gommission, we trust you will so inform us, Yours sincerely, BAIfER Ec BAI�R By �s/ Rober� W. Baker P:,B: hvb Ju1y 20, 1959 Honorable City Commission C].earwater, F'lorir3a Gentlemen• As Trustees of the Gity of Claarwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby no�Eified that, Eugene W. Courson,iPlant Attandant I, Sewage Treatment Division, has besr_ duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began h3s service with the Ci�y on �ec. 8, 1958. He is under 45 years of age (bir�Ghdate May 3, 1g20) and mee�s the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by 'the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership,. V�ry truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Em�loyee�s pensinn fw.zd /s� Pau1 Kane, Chairman �s� Ed.Vr�n B].anton �s� Helen Peters f � u . . _ ..,�.K... _ � � � . . .. . . . . , 5;