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11/02/1959 . . . .' ,...i;' ",.i-,.> . ..~...'_:. :.:. M .,' I .' " ".,',. . '. '':'', _' ..' ~....::. :~..U., _..",..~. ,_. ~...,... :....:.~.,.U. ,J}..:,... ....... ~~ _~: .: _,.~~~~.-" ~.. '" '. ...: , '. .. ~.. .,~~~;\~.:~:':l"f"'~-"':" '~~; '~':f;: ~,?,...:.t;f1~~~r.r~~~t~/0;~~t,*~~~:::"" . ' . :,. ;_,.~.~::;~..~ Ji~:i'i;jifff:::;i;.6~,;;i :'~~ft1:~~i~i\lj:~~1M~}i~/ 6")./ , :i~.:,,\";" . o>';../'.' ", ""\,,../' , .' ." :' . " .,; . :. ...:c'.... ~ ;,. ~ j , .,.;.... ,',""" ""', CITY COMMcrSSION MEETING November 2, 1959 The c~ty Commission of the City of Clearwater met ~n regular session at the City Hall, Monday, November 2, 1959, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: 'Alex D. Finch James H. Watkins Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith ~yor-Cornmissioner Conunissioner Conuni ssioner Conunissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner I I - I Absent: Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney City Eng:tneer Asst. Police Chie~ The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Kenneth Nordvall of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Watk:tns moved the minutes o~ the regular meeting o~ October 19, 1959, be approved as recorded and as submitted ~n written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the approval of Cornmdssioner Insco. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Fields and carr~ed unan~mously. Comm1ss~oner Watkins moved Commissioner Insco be excused from this meet~ng due to unforeseen c~rcumstances. Motion was seconded by Commiss~oner Fields and carr:ted unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the paving o~ drives and walks in a ten foot north-south all~y and a ten foot east-west alley in Block 3, Earll & Tate Subd:tvision. The Engineer said he thought it would not be ~a~r to assess on a front foot basis and recommended the project be assessed by the number of square feet of paving in the half o~ the alley in front of each property. He estimated the total cost at $1,745.00 or $.25~ per square foot of paving. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were none. Mr. Cy Lowery and Mr. Taver Bayly were present. Commissioner Watkins moved since no valid objections have been filed that the construction of pavement ~ncluding concrete drives and walks in the east and west alley between Cleve- land Street and Laura from Osceola easterly a d~stance of 250 reet and in the Nor~h and South alley between Osceola and North Fort Harrison Avenue from Laura Street southerly a distance of 130 feet be authorized and accomplished and that the City Manager and the Engineer be directed forthwith to proceed with such improvements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A continuat:ton o~ the Public Hearing considered on July 13th was announced on construction of sanitary sewer in Drew Street from a point 150 feet west of Highland to San Remo, in Grove Street ~rom a point 150 ~eet west of Highland to San Remo, in San Remo Avenue ~rom Grove to Drew, ~n Laura street from a point 150 feet west o~ Highland to Hillcrest. A letter was read from Mr. George R. McCall, Associate Chie~ San~tarian, Pinellas County Health Department, stating that a sanitary survey of the area was made and that out o~ a total of 41 premises, 8 were vacant and of the 33 remaining, 10 have recently experienced septic tank failure. The letter stated after rnak:tng tests it was presumed that a septic tank or tanks were connected to the storm sewer along Laura Street; therefore, it was recommended the sanitary sewer project be approved. The Engineer estimated the total cost at $15,305.00 or approximately $4.85 per front foot. A telegram of objection from Mr. R. B. Langdon and a letter of objection from Mr. Eric Pr~or were read. Mr. E. Lester ~rston, Mrs. H. D. Cranmer, Mr. A. C. Grey and others objected. A letter of approval was read from Mrs. Naomi S. Gard. Mr. E. R. Shead, and Mrs. L. J. Huff spoke in favor. Commissioner Fields moved to deny the entire project. Mot~on was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Commission requested the Engineering Department to make a ~urther study and work with the County Health Department to determine whether any septic tanks are connected to the storm sewers. The Mayor announced the cont~nuat~on o~ the Public Hearing on the appeal of Messrs. G. T. McKernan and Louis Scimens from the approval by the Board o~ Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning of the request of La Roea Corporation to erect a restaurant on Lots 13 and 14, Block A, Bays~de #5, was not on the agenda as the La Roca Corporation was withdrawing the request. Commissioner Fields moved t.o deviate from the agenda to take up Item 11, "Request for License, Second Hand Store". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An application was presented from Mr. Richard W. Oosse for a license to operate a new and used furniture store at 1310 South Missouri Avenue. The Manager reported the Pol~ce Ch~ef arter investigation recommended the license be issued. Commissioner Watkins moved the license be issued. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commdssioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda to hear the people rrom Clearwater Beach in regards to a pier. Motion was seconded by Co~ss1oner Smdth and carried unanimously. , , ',' f ;~.." . ,..'::.1........ ',. < '.. . . : : .~:. ~\;: ,:' . ~:';' .~\~:' ",J,_ . .~;..:. : .:.: ~:.:.. >_l:j~ ..:::"....:.1 .~~. ."., ",::/. :'~~ :"; .' ~,~' .'~ . ~~ ~~:!:l'~":: '::. .;~.~. .. .',. h:~ ~.;::,;.,~J).~\I~:;::;,J~i:,~.:~:;j;:~\~~ii;Ed~;~~:fJ;1~Ai~2~~~iP;:L;. .i.. ....' ...' . ':.'.~... . 5:5~ -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING November 2, 1959 Mrs. L. M. Clark, Mrs. George Boschen, Mr. Leonard Merrell, Mr. Sam Roberts and other Clearwater Beach residents asked that groins or a groin-type recreation pier be buil6 on the Gul~ side o~ Clearwater Beach to control the erosion problem from Mandalay Park to the Carlouel section. Mayor Finch stated money ~or the project was not available in the budget but there is a posSibility the necessary money may be ~ound be~ore the end o~ the fiscal year. By consent, the Engineer was instructed to continue his study o~ the di~ferent sites and bring back estimated costs and recommendations. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $633.00 less trade-in of $225.00 from the Lanier Company, Tampa, for dictating and transcribing equipment used by the City Clerk's office for recording Commission meetings. COMnissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the City Clerk and the Assistant purchasing Agent that the bid of $408.00 submitted by Lanier Company of Tampa be accepted, this being the lowest and most responsible bid, and the proper authorities be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. It was reconwended by the Manager that the low bid of $1,745.00 rrom Peerless- Florida, Clearwater, be accepted for water works brass fittings consisting o~ 500 3/4 inch inverted key curb stops and 500 .3/4 inch corporation stops for the Water Distri- bution Division, utilities Department. Commissioner ~atkins moved the contract for water works brass fittings be awarded to the Peerless-Florida Company in the amount of $1,745.00, this being the lowest and best responsible bid, and the proper officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that several months ago a new cruiser had been involved in an accident and settlement had recently been made with the insurance company for $900.00. Regarding bids for replacement of the cruiser, he recommended accepting the low bid of $2,000.00 from Larry Dimmitt, Inc., less a trade-in allowance on the wrecked car of $752.00 or $1,248.00. Commissioner Fields moved on the recommendation of the Police Chier Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the lowest bid o~ $1,248.00 submitted by Larry Dinunitt for police cruiser be accepted and the proper authorities authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. It was recoMnended by the Manager that the low bid of $5,972.50 ~rom Holcomb Pipelines, Inc., Clearwater, be accepted for constructing sanitary and storm sewers in Grant Street ~rom Greenwood Avenue easterly one block. Commissioner Watkins movBd the contract for Grant Street sanitary and storm sewers be awarded to Holcomb Pipelines, Inc., in the amount of $5,972.50, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regarding the bids ~or the construction of paving in Union Street ~rom Broadway to Douglas which were de~erred pending an agreement from the City of Dunedin to pay one-half the cost, the Manager reported the City of Dunedin has placed the money in escrow and the Attorney had prepared an agreement between the City of Clearwater an~ the A. A. Schultz, Inc., the low bidder at a cost of $5,760.40. Conunissioner Fieldls moved the bid of A. A. Schultz Construction Company for the work according to the advertised plans and specifications be awarded to said company provided that said company shall only look to the City of Clearwater for one-hal~ of the cost of said project; that said company shall look to the City of Dunedin for the other one-half the cost of said project, and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Smith and carried unanimously, In regard to the request to connect Ponce de Leon Elementary School to the City sanitary sewer, the Manager reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Floyd T. Christian, School Superintenderlt, that the Board of Public Instruction will pay the City for the work estimated at $8,900.00 by the City Engineer. Commissioner Watkins moved the City Engineer be instructed to request bids on this project as soon as possible; that the Board of Public Instruction be authorized to make the connection whenever the work is completed, and when the lift station is completed, the City will assume responsibility for the upl(eep. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The Mayor requested bids be brought back to a meeting on November 9th, if possible, as it was an emergency situation. A plat of Sunset Ridge Unit 1 was presented. The Man~ger reported the contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. Albert P. Rogers, and bond had been posted to cover improvements. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. COlmmssioner Watkins moved the plat of Sunset Ridge Unit 1 be approved and the proper orficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a plat of Bayside Subdivision No.6 Unit B and reported a contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. H. H. Baskin. He stated all the improvements had been installed with the excep- tion o~ the road that will be the connecting link to Little Pass bri~e and the City has a letter from Mr. Al Rogero stating when the bridge is built, the state Road Department will build the connecting roads without expense to the City or the developers. Commissioner Watkins moved the approval o~ Bayside #6, Unit B, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. , I,,' .,~7:/:"~::'~'~': 1,.\ ."j~'\, i ,'. '. .......,..,:' --. ~~?~~(~11~;~;;~=;!:~'~,_,,,,~:, .,' ,C ,..',- ,. \;";:.::"',::y..,,;,, ',. "'i~>!f;,:..,'{t.~:~ri,j.>h",;:.,.,\:~:~i'",~;\ltf~~:~1" .,., :. !.., __; ;L~j.~::.,wv; .:v.,~._;.~.;.:~~'~/.j,,:L _ ..;;:.:~_:",L~,~.L._.~~~:'~i~~{~~!llli0l&jlt~~~{~~~i;!Jl~;~iJ}f,Tiht . .'C.' ---liIIIr'_.. , ,....." 5b -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING November 2, 1959 Regarding ~ill ~or area between Druid Road and Magnolia (Magnolia park, Blocks 29 and 32) involved in the e~change agreement with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the Engineer reported he had advertised and sent invitations to bid to eleven contractors but no bids had been rece~ved. He said he had been in~or.med it was because the time was too short, and i~ two weeks were allowed some of the contractors would bid on it. CommiSSioner Watkins moved the City Engineer be instructed to advertise ror bids to be considered two weeks from today, November 16th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 59-101 was presented requiring twenty-rive property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Co~ssioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-101 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager reported bids had been opened and read on construction of the Memorial Civic Center on Clearwater Beach this afternoon. Mr. Arthur Kruse said it was hoped a ground-breaking ceremony could be scheduled for Veterans Day on November 11th and hoped that the contract could be awarded be~ore that time. Commdssioner Watkins moved the bids be received and they be rererred to the architect and Assistant Purchasing Agent to report back as early as convenient. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regarding the closing on purchasing the Maurice Thayer property, Lots 2,7, part of Lots 1 and 8, Block 5, Gould & Ewing 1st Addition, the Attorney reported Mr. Robert W. Baker was present on Mr. Thayer's behalf. He explained there were no objections to the condemnation proceedings and on October 29, 1959, Judge Jack White had entered an order ofhfina1 decree and condemnation predicated upon the stipulation. He explained the total purchase price df the property was $260,000.00, that a valuation of $125,000.00 is being paid in property (Block 5, north of Park Street, Sarah McMullen Subdivision, less east 50 feet; Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Magnolia Park Subdivision), the balance to be paid in cash or $135,000.00 plus a fee of $1,000.00 to Mr. Robert Eaker as the de~endantls attorney to be paid by the City. Commissioner Watkins moved to authorize the Mayor and appropriate orficials to execute the deed and deliver it to Mr. Thayer as well as delivering the balance of the cash as called for in the Court decree and that the mortgages be satisfied and recorded. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its rirst reading Ordinance 835 annexing acreage in Sections 2-29-15, Lot 13, Sunset Highlands Unit 112, Lots 17 and 18, Block D, Lots 1-4, Blgck E, Pine Ridge Subdivision. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 835 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Cornmdssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 835 be considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the ordinance by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 835 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seoonded by Cornmdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins ~oved Ordinance 835 be considered on its third reading with the unanimous consent or the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Co~ssion~ Fields and carried unanimously. Ordinance 835 was read in full. Comrrdssioner Smith rnoved Ordinance 835 be passed on its third and rinal reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to e~ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported in pavipg and extending Pierce Street it was round necessary according to the Engineer's report to secure a portion of Lots 4,5,7, Block C, Hibiscus Gardens, belonging to Mrs. O. S. Allbritton, Jr., and Lot 6, Block C, Hibiscus Gardens, belonging to Mr. Nick Sagonias. He reported the owners were willing to give the right of way necessary in exchange for the City cancelling special assessments against those lots for work now in process. Commissioner Fields moved the City Attorney be authorized to secure the right of way from Mrs. O. S. Allbritton and Mr. Nick Sagonias ~or Pierce Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimOUSly. The Attorney reported Item #18, "Agreement with MuniCipal Code Company" could be delayed if the Commission wished. Commissioner Fields moved Item #18 be postponed to a later date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. In regard to the proposed zoning rererendum, the Attorney reported the City Clerk had recommended the Cornmdssion set a public hearing at a special meeting on November 9th on proposed items to be included in order that on November 16th the necessary ordinances setting up the referendum can be passed. Commissioner Watkins moved the recommendation be approved and that the proper ofricials be authorized to set up the advertisements ror the various dates. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its rirst reading Ordinance 836 amending Ordinance 821 con- cerning the Municipal Parking Rev~nue Bond issue as recommended by the bond attorneys in New York City. CommiSSioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be passed on its rirst reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. 1IIIII1lli;'.,' , -L1 .......,a, '( '. .' , . " ,''1':'7') ~1;'t':";"'\'~:~"!7J:'1:{(,~'~~~::Tr:~~:t: . .' ;,.?~ . . ,: ,; ,~. -::.. ,',", ':".,'.~'; ,~. ! '.' .'~ ", .v'. ~ ,',. ~., ,..! ; ,.. . " j.- . . ", ,.... . ,':' .:', ,!. ,~,~~~~ ~'h ~:~~~;-.:.~~~~\li~-:~~"~:,. ~~ ~'~~~~~;M~~~;j;':;~'I~~~2~~~:~;:"r:/:jij~jl4):ji:~':~8~:~L~':~~::. ,~'.:~~~~.di;it~~~ii~ :.!:~ .~~l: " if, ;~' ;'tijf ",11 ",".,."c "..)""",J~. :" :J,t' \~<:"").~\'.<I.l:~'{/\.r ... ~ , " ""'r.;1,t~~~,t-'.-,'1 ~...'l::.:~i:~ ,. ,~", ~ ~ "f~~V.\.i~r r~,tJ(;.t.{:'f~"\~'~!' t, ~t..~,~ol :~"I t n'.." ,.,,;;;";1"1;."""1........ \, ',.I (:~;(..\~ ~:\..~":"l' \... ~..f -4- GITY COMMISSION MEETING November 2, 1959 Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commiosioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carr!ad unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Cdmmissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported he had received a letter from the Industrial Director advising the City that Mrs. Flora J. Redmer was asking for a refund of the earnest money of $1,181.25 deposited in escrow on a contract to purchase Lot 20, Clearwater Industrial Park, under a clause stating if adequate financing could not be arranged, the re~und would be made upon notification. Co~ssioner Watkins moved the matter be tabled until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Co~ssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney requested confirmation of his actions in closing the purchase of Lot 23, Block C, Fairmont Subdivision, from Mr. Henry Ghiron. He stated it was necessary for the City to pay for title insurance and this year's taxes ($6.20) and he had instructed the City Treasurer to draw a check for $1,509.40 for the balance on this contract. Commissioner Watkins moved the action be confirmed and payment of the funds be made. Motion was seconded by Conmdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was reported by the Attorney that there was a house on Lot 77, Glenwood, that was in his opinion a public nuisance. He recommended notice be given to the owner to have it removed within ten days. Co~ssioner Watkins moved the City Attorney and any and all other City employees who nay properly administer this part of the Code be authorized and instructed to bring suit under the appropriate City ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented a proposed contract with Mr. James B. Nall to purchase a part of Tract B, McMullen's Bayview Subdivision, the property being 300 feet wide on Gulf to Bay Boulevard, for a price of $37,500.00. He explained the City plans to use the site for a new sewer disposal plant to serve the east section of the City. Com- rrdssioner Fields objected because of the high cost and thought it would be expensive to fill. Commdssioner Watkins moved the contract be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it contingent upon the City acquiring the submerged lands as part of the purchase pricej contingent upon approval of the I. I. ,Board for the necessary fillingj contingent upon approval of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersj and contingent upon the Consulting Engineer'S approval of the site for construction of the contemplated improvement after making soundings. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sm:tth. Upon the vote being taken, Corrunissioners Watkins, Smith and Finch voted "Ayell. Conunissioner Fields voted "Noll. Motion carried. On the Mayor's suggestion, Commissioner Watkins moved the Mayor be instructed to appear before the County Commission tomorrow and request that they put in writing their agreement to put up $550,000.00 for the Myrtle Avenue project and that they authorize the State Road Baa~~o charge that against their secondary rQad fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins moved to recess for thirty minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor re-convened the meeting at 6:50 P.M. with Corrunissioners Watkins, Fields and Smith present. The architect and Assistant Purchasing Agent presented the tabulation of bids for the Memorial Civic Center. Commissioner Smith moved that the bid for the Memorial Civic Center be awarded to Bailey Builders, Clearwater, for $190,890.00 less Alternate #3 of $27,500.00 which is the optional air conditioning machinery, this being the lowest and best bid, and the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported closing was set for November 3rd on all of the property for Parking Lot #2 on Park and Pierce between the two railroads (Magnolia Park, Block 6, Lots 1,3,4,5,14, part of Lgts 2 and 13) except Lots 10-12, belonging to Mr. Larry Dimrrdtt and that was deferred on his request until after January 1st but the City has a letter that the City can use the property before then if needed. Commissioner Watkins moved the City Manager and the City ~reasurer be authorized to execute the cnecks for the purchase of the Park Street parking lot on the request of the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meet~ng was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. '.<.-, " '.'. ',' , . 1~~!~~'jl,Y;;j: Attest: t:?~/ .c6f'clerk , --'" ......~~~'Yt.'a;,l.,.. .",:~~~J... ~\.. ~. "<.\ / ../' l'~ h~t~0;:~~:~:;:::~:~",,-..,,"~~. ._,;,"~.;,~.~~b"~~:t::6~;:,~'~,";'=:::;:'~:~!~;;;::;:~:,~;~i~." j- f"'" CITY COMMISSION MEETING Novelllber 2, 1959 AGENDA CITY COlvMISSION MEETING NOVEKBER 2, 1959 1:30 P.M. Public HearinJts 1. Pavement, Drives and Walks in East and West Alley between Cleveland & Laura, and in Nor~h and South Alley between Osceola & No. Ft. Harrison 2. Sanitary Sewer in Area Bound by Drew St., Highland Ave., Cleveland St. and Hillcrest Ave. (continuation) Reports ~rom City Mana~er Invocat#ion Introdu.ctions Minu~eB ot Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports of City Manager Reports of City Att orney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 3. 4. 5. 6. 7~ 8. 9. 10. ll. 12. 13. 14. Bids, Dictating and Transcribing Equipment Bids, Water Works Brass Fittings Bids, Automobile for Police Dept. Bids, Grant Street Sanitary & Storm Sewers Bids, Union Street Paving Sanitary Sewer Connedtion, Ponce de Leon Elementary School Approval ot Plat, Sunset Ridge, Unit #1 Approval, Bayside #6, Unit "B" Request ~or License, Second Hand Store O~her Engineering Matters Private Lot Mowing Requests Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney Ord. #835 - Annexing Property in Highland Pines, 7th Addn.; Sunset Higb~ands, Unit 2; and Pine Ridge Subdivision Report by City Attorney regarding Pierce Street Right-of-Way. Report by City Attorney on Union Street im- provements and Drainage in Connection with City of Dunedin and A. A. Schultz Construc- tion Co. Agreement with Municipal Code Company Setting of Dates tar Public Hearing re Zoning Referehdum Amendment - Ord. #821 Request ~or Refund - Redmer Contract on Industrial Lot per Agreement Delivery of Thayer Deed per Final Decree and Pay,ment of Balance for Froperty October 5, 1959 Mr. ~ames R. Stewart, City Manager Ci~y of Clearwater Ci~y Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Stewart: Reference is made to your memoranda dated July 22 and September 23, 1959 pertaining to the installation of sanitary sewers on L~ura St. from Highland to Hillcres~, in Drew and Grove streets from Highland to San Remo and in Sam. Remo from Grove to Drew St. By action of the Clearwater City Commission in the July 13 mee~ing, this project ~as tabled for further study by the Pinellas County Health Department. A sanitary survey of all homes and business establishments affected ~as completed on October 2nd, 1959. Out of a total of 41 premises, g were vacant or the occupants were unavailable for COUlltient on the history of t heir septic tank performance. Ot the 33 prendses remaining, 10 have recently experienced septic tahk failure. Three of the ten are apartment buildings containing a total of 15 living units. It may, therefore, be concluded that a~ least 10 out of 41 (about 24.4%) of the premises or that 22 out of 60 (abottt 27.2%) of the living units have experienced recent sep~ic tank failure. It was presumed from the high coliform bacteria count ~ound in a smnple of water collected from a storm sewer at Laura St. and Hillcrest Ave. that a septic tank or tanks were connected to the storm sewer along Laura St. During this study a tracing dye ~as placed in the septic tanks serving several buildings on Laura St. and the dye appeared in the storm sewer junction box within one hour. Based on the above findings, ~e conclude that the use of septic tanks as a means of sewage disposal in the subject area constitntes a definite threat to ~he health of bo"'h- ,the area residents and to those who may come in contact with the polluted storm water down stream from the point ot discharge. We. therefore, re~ommend and '",' strongly urge that t his sewer extension pro ject be reactivated and carried through V;:"':::.'." wi'tnout delay. J~)~ii{.'"1;,,,i<iP~ea8e contact this office 1f' ..e can be of further service. ",,""'''w "','",,'.,H.,':"'" ,.' GRMcC/w' . ~I" ~ t' ~~:;t~~:,iP;~~~~it~~~~-.:~~.\. .}>: .": ." : .' . '. ," . .' . """""':"".", "".".,i.,' .Cc. Mr. W. E. DUnn '!.;.\i:;/;~.'fj'~;;~;:''::'" ".,', . . ," . ;"_ . :~;.M:>f'~',';.:)~~;c~.r ,)lIr~'.~iciney Lickton f:{i.i;1~f:::i: · ..' "'...., ..'" ,..',. . , 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. ----------------~--~------~--~-~---------------------------------~----------------------- Ve~ truly yours, /s/ George R. McCall Associate Chief Sanitarian .,...;. T" .,.f. .... ";..':' ".!.. '.-r:.. f (, " ~~.~ ~ " '. /'. \ /, , ; \ .. . i, . . I ::~, :.:' ~: :...: :;: ..' " .' I~" .;, . " 'i.'J(' ,,,;. ',' ,';. '! "., ~, .' ," .. ". ,'. ....: ..., ::"",.,.,..,,, '", >~";~"~" ..l.:::.;....~:t.~. ...-:' '. ,.... .;.~.t.~.. 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There is certainly no question in the mind of the Florida State Board or Health that septic tanks are detrimental to a community because it is a recognized fact ~hat septic tanks are not a sanitary means or waste disposal in a modern and progressive built-up area. It is our recommendation that all unsewered areas be covered with adequate sewage collection and treatment at the earliest practical time and it is further recommended that in order to prevent further conditions tha~ now exist, that your City Commission or Building Department issue no ru~her building or construction per,mits ~thout the carte blanche approval ot the Pine1las County Heal~h Department or State Board or Health ot the sanitary ~acilities. This cooperative program is in ~orce in many areas in Florida and is producing exce11en~ results. I am asking I~. William E. Dunn, Sanitary Engineer for the Pinel1as County Healtb Departmen t, to contact you further regarding thi s. ".,", . '. " c , ~,. . ,'l^ ". DBL:ds cc: Mr. Wm. E. Dunn e nc: 1. Cordially yours, Is/ David B. Lee Fla. St. Board of Health ~-~-----~--~-------~-------------~-----------~-----~-~---~--~~----~------~-----~~---- October 1;, 1959 Mr. James R. Stewart City' Manager of Clearwater Municipal Building Clearwater, Flcrida Dear Mr. Stewart: At its meeting on October l4~ 1959, the Board of Public Instruction received the let~er from Mr. S. Lickton, vity Engineer ot Clearwater, stating tbat to bring sanitary sewer facilit#ies ~o tre Ponce de Leon Elementary School would cost 'the Board $8,900. The Board has agreed to pay the Cit.y of Clearwater ttlis Cost for connection of the sanitary sewers as outlined by l~. Lickton. This lett.er will be your authority to complete the work, and on proper comple~ion, to bill this office for $8,900. We appreciate the cooperation of the City of C1earwater in this matter. Sincerely yours, IsI Floyd T. Christian Superintendent of Public Inst.ruction vp cc: Mr. S. Lick~on Mr. C. O. 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',', " .,1 I. 41 'il :.li ':,:, . .. \ /, .~ :::j ., I ,~ � t1.,:' s r � x;� •✓ ( G2TY COMMISSION MEETING November 2, 1959 The City Commission of the City oi' Clearwater met in regular session at the City Ha11, Monda�r, November 2, 1959, at 1;30 P,M, vrith the #'ollowing members present; 'Alex D. Finch Ntayor-Commissioner James H. Glatkins Commissioner Herbert R. Fields Commissioner � Amos G. Sm3.th Commissioner Absent: C1eveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Ci_ty Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney S. L•ickton City Engineer W, Macke;� Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Kenneth Nordvall of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of the regular meeting of October lg, 1g59, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the approval of Commissioner 2nsco. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins ;noved Commissioner Insco be excused from this meeting due to un£oreseen circumstances. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing �vas announced on the paving of drives and walks in a ten foot north-south alley and a ten foot east-west alley in Block 3, Ear11 & Tate Subdivision. The Engineer said he thought it WouTd not be fair to assess on a front foot basis and recommended the project be assesaed by the number of square feet of paving in the half o.f, the alley in front of each property. He estimated the total cost at $1,745,00 or $.25¢ per square foot of paving. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were none. Mr. Cy Zowery and Mr, Taver Bayly were present. Commissioner Watkirs moved since no valid objections have been filed that the construction of pavement iriclu,ding concrete drives and walks in the east and west alley between Cieve- land Street and Laura from Osceola easterly a distance of 250 feet and in �he North and South alley between Osceola and Nor�h For� Harrison Avenue from Laura Street southerly a distance of 130 feet be authorized and accomplished and that the City Manager and the Engi.neer be directed forthwith to proceed with such improvements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A continuation of the Public Hearing considered on July 13th was announced on construction of sanitary sewer in Drew Street from a point 150 feet west oi Highland to San Remo, in Grove StrEet from a point 150 ieet west of Highland to San Remo, in San Remo Avenue from Grove to Drew, in Laura Street from a point 150 feet west of Highland to Hillcrest. A Tetter was read from Mr. George R. McCall, Associate Chie£ Sanitarian, Pinellas County Health Department, stating that a sanitary survey of the area wa� made and that out of a total of 41 premises, $ were vacant and of the 33 remaining, 10 have recently experienced septic tank failure. The letter stated after making tests it was presumed tnat a septic tank or tanks were connec�ed to th� storm sewer along Laura Street; the-refore, it was recommendPd the sanitary sewer project be approved, The Engineer estimated the tatal cost at �15,305.00 or approximately �,4.85 per front i'oot. A telegram of objection from Mr. R. B. Langdon and a letter of objection from Mr. Eric Prior were read. N:v�. E. Lester Marston, Mrs. H. D. Cranmer, Mr. A. C. Grey and othe�s objected, A letter of approval wa,s read from Mrs, Naomi S. Gard. Mr. E. R. Shead, and Mrs, L. J. Huff spoke in favor. Commissioner Fields moved to deny the entire project. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Th.e Commission requested the Engineering Department to m�'.�ce a further study and work with the County Heal�ch Department to determ3.ne whether any septic tanks are connected t� the storm se�aers. The Mayor announGed the continuation of the Public Hearing, on the appeal of Messrs, G. T. I�IcKernan and Louis Scimens from the appr�val by the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning of the reques� of La Roca Corp'oration to erect a restaurant on Lots 13 and l4, Block A, Bayside #5, was not on the agenda as the La Roca Corporation was withdrawing the request. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda to take ixp Item 11, "Request for License, Second Hand Store", Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An applica�ion was presented from Mr. Richard W. Oosse for a license to operate a new and used furniture store at 1310 South Missouri Avenue. The Manager reported the Po13.:ce Chief after 3nvestigation recommended the license be issued. �omm3,ss�?oner Watkins moved the license be issued, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commission.er Fields moved to deviate from the agenda to hear the people from Clearwater Beach in regards to a pier. Motion was seconded by Comamissicner Smith and carried unanimously. 4 � ,2_ C�TTY COMM:CSSTON MEETING I�ovember 2, 1959 Mrs. L. M. Clarlc, Mrs, George Doschen, Mr. Leonard Merrell, Mr. Sam Roberts and otl�er Clearwater Beach residents askeci that groins or a groin-type recrea�tion pier bc buil�i on the Gulf side of Clearwater Beach ta control the erosion problem fram Mandalay Park to the Carlouel section. Mayor Finch stated tnon�y for tne project was rot available in the budget but there is a possibillty the riecessary mon�y may be found before the end of the fiscal year. By consent, the Engineer t+ras instructed to continue his study of the different sites and bring back estimated cos�s and recommendations. The Mana�er recommended accept�.ng the low bid of $633.00 less trade-in of �225.00 from the Lanier Company, Tampa, for dictatir� and transcribing eqixipmez�t used by the City Clerk's office for recording Commission meetings. Conunissioner Fields moved upon the recommendaticn of the City Clerk and the Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of $408.00 submitted by Zanier Company of Tampa be accepte�, this being the loWes� and most responsible bid, and the proper authorities be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carrisd unanimously. It was recommended by the PRanager that the lo�v bid of �1,745.00 from Peerless- Florida, C1�arwater, be accepted for water works brass fittings consisting of 500 3�4 inch inverted kev curb stops and 500 3�� inch corporation stops for the Water Distri- bution Division, Utilities Departmeni;. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract for water works brass fittings be awarded to the Peerless-Florida Company in the amount of �1,7�5.00, this being the lovrest and best responsible bid, and the proper officials of the City be authorized to ex�cute Said contract which sha11 be in accordance wi�h plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that se�ieral months ago a neS+r cruiser had been involved in an accident and settlement had recently been made with the insurance company for �900.00. Regarding bids for replacement of the cruiser, he recommended accepting the low bid of $2,000.00 from Larry Dimmitt, Inc., 1�ss a trade-in allowance on the wrecked car of $752,00 or �1,2�F8.00. Commissioner Fields moved on the recommendation of the Police Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Pt.2�chasing Agent that the lowest bid of $1,2�+8::00 submitted by Larry Dimmitt for police cruiser be accepted and the proper authorities authorized to execute it;. Niotion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. It t+ras recoTrunended by the Manager that the 1ow bid of $5,972.50 from Holcomb Pipelines, Inc., Clearwater, be accepted for constructing sanitary and storm sewers in Grant Street from Greenwood Avenue easterly one block. Commissioner tiJatkins mo�r�d the contrac� for Grant St�eet sanitary and storm sewers be awarded to Holcomb Pipelines, Inc., in �he amoun.t oi $5,972.5Q, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid, Motion was seconded by Cor.urLissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regarding the bids for the construction of paving in Union Street �rom Broadway to Douglas which v�rere deferred pending an agreement from the City of 3�unedin to pay one-half the cost, the Manager reported the City of Dunedin has placed the money in escrow and the Attorney had prepared an agreement between the City of Clearwater ar%d the A. A. Schultz, Inc., the low bidder at a cost of �5,760,40. Gommi:ssioner Field�s moved the bid of A. A. Schultz Con.struction Company for the work according to the advertised plans and sAecifications be awarded to said company prov3ded that said company shall only look to the City of Clearwater for one-half of the cost of uaid project; thai said company shall look �o the City of Dunedin for the other one-half the cost of said project, and that the proper City officials be authorized to execu�e it. Motion was s�conded by Gommissioner Smith and carried unanimously. In regard to the request to connect Ponce cie Leon Elementary School to the City sanitary sewer, the Manager reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Floyd T. Christian, School Superin�ende�3t, that the Board of Public Instruction will pay the City for the work estimated at $8,900.00 by the City Engineer. Commissioner C�latltins moved the City Engineer be irstructed to �eyuest bids on this project a3 soori as possible; that �he Board of Public Instruction b� atlth�rized to make tlze connection whenever the work is completed, and when the lift station is completed� the City will assume responsibility for t:�e upkeep. Motion Uras seconded by Commiss3oner Fi�lds and carried urianimously. The iHa.yor requested bids be brought back to a meeting on November 9th, if possible, as it was an emergency situation. A plat of Sunset Ridge Unit l was presented. The P�ta.nager reported the contract in accorrlanee t�rith Ordinances 632 and 750 had been signed by the �leveloper, Mr. Albert P. Rogers, an_d band had been postzd to cover improvements, The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. Comrnissioner ulatkins moved the plat uf Sunset Ftidge Unit l be approved and the proper official� be authoriz�d to execute it. Motion was aeconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a plat of Bayside Subdivision No. 6 Unib B and reported a contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 2nd 750 had been signed 'oy the developer, Mr. H. H. Baskin. He stated all the improvements had been installed w3th the excep- tion of the road that v�.11 be the connecting linlc tA Lit�1e Pass bridge and the City has a letter from Mr. A1 Rogero stating vrhen the bridge is built, the St��e Road Department will build the connecting roads without �xpense to the City or the developers, Comm3ssioner Watkins moved the approval of Bayside #6, Unit B, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconced by Commissior�e� Fields and carried unan3mously. �< �� -3- �CITY COMNNRSSION MEETING D%vember 2, 1959 Regarding fi11 for area between Druid Road and Magnolia (Magnolia Park, B].ocks 2g and 32) involved in the exchan�e agr�ement with the Se�boarcl Air Line Railroad, the En�ineer reported he had advertised and sent invitations to bid to eleven contr�,ctors but no bid� had been received. He said he had been informed it was because the time was too short, and if two weeks were allowed some of the contractors would bid on it. Commissioner Watkins moved the City En�ineer be ins�ructed �Lo advertise for bid� to be considered two weeks from today, November 16th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regolution 59-101 was presented requiring �tv�enty-five property owners to clean their lous of weeds and undergrowth, Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-101 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager reported bids had been opened and read on construction of the Memorial Civic Center on Clearwater Beach this afternoon. Mr. Arthur Kruse said it was hoped a ground-breaking ceremony could be scheduled for Veterans Day on November llth and hoped that the contract could be awarded before that time. Commissioner Watkins moved the bids be received and they be referred to the architect and AssiStant Purchasing Agent to report uack as early as convenient. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried �.nanimously. Regarding the closing on purchasing the Maurice Thayer property, Lots 2,7, part of Lots 1 and 8, Block 5, Gould &�a3.ng lst Addition, the P.ttorney reported Mr. Robeit W. Baker was present on P�[r. Thayer's behalf, He explained there were no objections to �he condemnation proceedinos and on October 29, 1959, Judge Jack White had entered an order of::final decree and condemnation predicated upon the stipulai;ion, He explained the �otal purchase price af the property was $260,00�.00, that a valuation o� �125,000.00 is being paid in property (Block 5, north of Park Street, Sarah Mci'�fullen Subdivision, less east 50 feet; Lots ll and 12, B7.ock 2, Magnolia Park Subdivision), the b�lance to be paid in cash of �135,000.00 plus a fze of $1,000.00 to ratr. Robert Baker as the dei'endant's attorney to be paid by the City, Commissioner Y7atkins moved to aizthorize the M�yor anfl appropriate officia].s to execute the deed and deliver it to Mr. Thayer as well as delivering the balance of t:�e cash as called for in the Court decree and that the mortgages be satisfied and recorded. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimouSly. The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 835 annE�ng acreage in Sections 2-29-15, Lot 13, Sunset Highlands Uni� #2, Lots Z7 and 18, Block D, Lots 1-4, Block E, Pine k?i.dge Subdivision. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 835 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkix�s moved Ordinance 835 be considered on its second reading by title only vrith the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motian S�ras secanded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the ordinance by title only, Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance $35 be;passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seoonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. vommissi���er Watkins xnoved Ordinance 835 be considered on its third reacling with. the uaari:;nnas c�r�sent of the Commissioners present. Motion was sEconded by Commission� Fields ?nd carried unanimously. Ordinan�e 835 was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 835 be passed on its third and #'inal reading and �dopted and the proper officials be authorized to exe'cute it. Motion tiras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported in paving and extending Pierce Street it was found,necessary according to the Engineer's report to secure a portion of I,ots 4,5,7, Block C, Hibiscus Gardens, belonging to Mrs. 0. S, Allbritton, Jr., and Lot 6, Block C, Hibiscus Gardens, belon�ing to Mr, Nick Sagonias. He reported the owners were willing to give the right of way necessary in exchange for Lhe City cancelling special assessments against those lots for work now :in process. Commissioner Fields moved the City Attorney be authorized to secure the right of way from Mrs. 0. S. Allbritton and Mr. Nick Sagonias for Pierce Street, Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Item ,-�18, "Agreement with Municipal Code Company" could be delayed if the Commission wished. Commissioner Rields ms�ved Item #18 be pastponed co a later date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkina and carried unanimously. In regard to the proposed zoning referendum, the Attorney reported the Gity Clerk. had recommended the Commission set a public hearing at a special meeting on November 9th on proposed items to be inc�uded in order that on November l6th the n�cessary ordinances setting up the referendum can be passed, Commissioner Watkins moved the recommendation be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to set up the advertisemenzs for the various dates, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carrisd unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading Or�inance 836 amending Ordinance 821 con- cernin� the Municipal Parking Revenue Bond issue as recommended by tYa.e bond attorneys in New York City. Commissioner Watkins inoved Ordinance 836 be passed on its first reading, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carr�ed unanimously. � 4._ � J.�.--- � -�-�- �ITY CON�'LCSSION P�ETING ,November 2, 195�1 Conun3ssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be considered,on i�� second reading by title only t�ri�h the unanimous consent of the Conun3.ssioners present. IKotion was seconded by 4ommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. xhe ordinance was read by tit].e only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be passed on its s�cond reac'ling by t3tle only, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and aar�ied unanimously, Comm.issioner Watkins moved Ordinance $36 be considered on ita third and final reading with the unanimous consen� of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Fields and carr�:�d unanimously. The ordinance was read in fu11. CQmmissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 836 be passed on its third and final readino and adopted and the proper officials be author3zed to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported he had received a letter from the Industrial Direct�r advising the City that Mrs, Flora J. Redmer tAras asking for a refund of the earnest moneg of $1,181,25 deposited in escrow on a contract to purchase Lot 20, Clearwater InduStrial Park, under a clause stating if adequate financing c�uld not be arranged, the refund would be made upon notii'ication. Commissioner Watkins moved �he matter be tabled until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commisaioner Fields and caxried unanimously. The Attorney requested confirmation of his actions in closir_g the purchase of Lot 23, Block C, Fairmont Subdivision, from Mr. Henry Ghiron. He stated it was necessary i`or the City to pay for Litle insurance and this year�s taxes ($6,20) and he had instructed the City Treasurer to draw a cheek for �1,509.40 for the balance on this contract. Commissioner Watkins moved the action be confirmed and payment of the funds be made. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Fields and carried unanimously. It was reported by the Attorney that there was a house on Lot 77, Glenwood, that ivas in his opinion a public nuisance. He recommended notice be given to �he owner to have it removed within ten days. Commi.ssioner Watkins moved the City Attorney and any and all otr�er City employees �th� may properly administer this par� of the Code be authorized and instructed to bring suit under the appropriate City ordznance. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The Attorney presented a proposed contract with Mr. James B. Nall to purchase a part of Tract B, MeMullen's Bayview Subdivision, the property being 300 feet wide on Gulf to Bay Boulevard, f'or a pr3ce of �37,500.00. He explained the Ci�y plans to use the site for a new sewer disposal plant to serve the east section'of the City. Com- missioner Fields objected because of �;he high cost and thought it would be expensive to fill. Commissioner Watkins moved �he contract be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it contingent upon the City acqui.ring the submerged lands as part of the purchase price; contingen� upon approval of the I. I..Board for the necessary filling; contingent upon. approt,ral of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and eontingent upon the Consulting Engineer's approv�l of the site for construction of the contemplated improvement after ma,king soundings. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Watkins, Smith and Finch voted "Aye". Commissioner Fields voted °No". D4otion carried. �n the Mayor's suggestion, Commissioner Watkins moved the Mayor be instructed to apgear before the County Commission tomorrow and request that they put in writing their agreement to put up �550,000.00 for the Myrtle Avenue projeet and tnat they authorize the State Road Ba��d�o charge that against their secondary r6tad fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smzth and carried unanimously, Commissioner Watkins moved to recess for thirty minutes, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ma.yor re-convened the meeting at 6;50 P,M, with Commissioners Watkins, Fields and Stnith present. The architect and Assistant Purchasing Agent presented the tabulation of bids i'or the Memorial Civic Center. Commissioner Smith moved that the bid for the Memorial Civic Center be awarded to Bailey Builders, Clearwater, for $190,890.00 less Alternate �p`3 of $27,500,00 which is the optional air conditioning machinery, this being the lowest and '�est bid, and the pr�per officials be authorized to execute the same, Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported clo�ing was set for November 3rd on all of the pxoperty for Parking I,ot 7�2 on Park and Pierce between the two railroads (Magnolia Park, B1ock 6, Lots 1,3,4,5,z4, part of LgL's 2 and 13) except Lots 10-12, belonging to Mr, Larry Dimmitt and that was deferred on hi� request tiritil after January lst but the City has a letter that the City can use the propertq before thexi if needed. Commisaioner Watkins moved the City Manager and the Ci�y,fireasurer be authorized to execut8 the checks for the purchase of the Park Street parking lot on the request of the City Attorney. Movion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried ur_animously, There being no further business, the meet�;ng v�as ad.journed at 7:00 P,M. ,; / �Y o ss ner Attest: � C� Clerk �r� GITY COMMISSION MEETInG No+�err�ber 2, 1959 AGENDA P�blic Hearin�s CTTY COI�MiISSION I�IEETING NOi�IBER 2, 1959 1. Pavement, Drives and Walks in East and West 1:30 P.M. l�lley between Cleveland & I,aura, and in North and Sauth Alley be�ween Osceola & I�o. Invocation Ft. Harrison Introductions 2. Sanitary Sewer in Area Bound by Drew St,, Minutes o�' Preceding Mee;,,#,ngs Highland Ave., Cleveland St. and Hillcrest Public Hearings Ave. (continuationj Reports of City Manager �:zports of City Attorney Reports from Citv Mana�er Citizens to t�e Heard Other Coumaission Action 3. Bids, Dictating and Transcribing �quir�ent Adjournment �.. Bids, Water Works Brass Fittin�s Meeting Pension Pla.n Trustees 5. Bids, Autor�obile for Police Dept. 6. Bids, Grant Street Sanitary & Storm Sewers 7. Bids, Union Street Paving �. Sanitary Sewer Conne�tion, Ponce de Leon Elementary School 9. Ap�•oval of Flat, Sunset Ridge, Unit #Z 10, Approval, Bayside rr6, Unit ttB» ll. Request for License, Second Hand Store 12. Other Engineering Mati;ers 13. Private Lot Nowing Ftequests 14.. Verbal Reports and Other Pending vlatters Reports from City Attorney 15. Qrd. #$35 - Annexing Propert� in Highland. Pines, 7th Addn. ; Sunset H�.gh�ands, [init 2; " and Pine Ridge Subdivision 16. Report by City Attorney regarding Pierce Stree� Right-of Way. �7. Repart by Gity Attorn�y on Un�on Street im� provem�nts and Drainage in Connection with City of Dunedin ar,d A. A. Schultz Construc- tion Co. 1$. Agreement with R:unicipal Code Ctim�anp 19. SEtting of Dat�s for Public Hearing re Zoning Referendum 20. Amendment - Ord. �$21 21. Request far Refund - Redmer Contract on Industri��. Lot per kgreement 22. �elivexy af Thayer Deed per Final Decree and Paymer�.� of Balance for Property October 5, 195J Mr. James R. S�ewart, City Manager City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear NIr. Stewart• Reference is made to your memoranda dated July 22 and September 23, �959 pertaining to the installation nf sanitary sewers on L�ura St. from High��nd to Hillcrest, in. Drew and Grove streets from Aighland to San Remo aiid in San Remo from Grove to �rew S.L. By action of �he Clearwater Citp Commission in the July 13 �eeting, this project was tabled for further study by ths Pinellas County Health Dspartment. A sanitary survey of all homes and business establishments aifected w�s completed on October 2nd, 1959. Out o£ a to�al of 41 premises, E3 were vacan� or the occupants were unavailable for comment on the history �f t heir septic tank performance. Of the 33 �remises remaining, 1�0 have recently experienced septic tank failure. Thres of the ten are apartmpnt buildings containing a total oi 15 Iiving units. St may, therefore, be ^onclud�d that at least ZO out o.f 41 (about 24.4�) of the premises or that 22 aut of 60 (aboi�t 27.2�) of the living unit3 have experienced recent septic tank failur�e. Tt was presumed from the hzgh coliform ba�teria count found in a sample of water collected from a storm sewer at Laura St. anri Hillcrest Avz. that a septic �ank or tanks were connected to the storm sewer along Laura St. During this study a tracing dye was placed �.n the septic tanks serving several build�ings on Laura St. and the dpe appeared in the storm se�asr junction box within one hour. Based on the above findings, �rue conclude that the use of septic tanks as a means of sewa�e disposal in the subject area const�tz�tes a de�inite threat to Lhe health of �oth the area residents at,d to those who may come in contact with the palluted storm water down stream from the point o£ discharge. Wefl therefore, recommenti and strongly urge that t his sewer extiension project be react3vated and carried through without delay. Please contaet this office if we can be of i'urthex service, GR.bIcC w Ver truly yours, Cc: Mr. W. E. Dunn �s/YGeorge R. NcCall Cc: Mro Sidney Z,ickton Associate Chief �anitarian 0 CSTY CON�iISSION MEETING tNovember 2, 1959 September 30, 1959 City df Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Attention: Mr. Jamas R. Stewart Gentlemen: City Manager The attached copy of a letter is self-expl.anatory. Thez°e is certainly no question in �he mind of the Flarida Stat� Board of Health that septic tanks are detrimental to a cor�unity because iL is a recognized fact that septic tanks are not a sanitary means of was�e dispnsal in a modern and progressive built-up area. It is our recommendation that all unsewer�d areas be cnvered �aith adequate sewage collectior� and treatment at the eaa^liest practical time and it is further reeommended that in order to prevent further conditions that now exist, that your City Commissi,on or Building bepartment issue no futher building or construction gexmits wlthout ths carte blanche approval of the Pinellas County Health Department or State Board of Health of the sanitary facilities. This cp�perative progra� is in force in many areas in �lorida and is producing excellent results. I am asking I�Ir. William E. Dunn, Sanitary Engineer for the Pinellas County Health Departnent, to contact you further regarding thi s. Cordially yours, /s/ David B. Lee DBLtds Fla. St. Board of He�lth cc : Mr. 6Vm. E. Dunn encl. October 15, 1959 Mr, Jamss R. Stewart Gity bSanager o£ Clearwater Municipal Building Clearwater, Flarida Dear Mr. Stewart: At its meeting on Oc�ober 11�, 1959, the Board of Public Tnstriiction received the letter_from i�4r. S. Lickton, City Engineer of Clearwater, stating that to bring sanitary sewer faciliLies to tY� Ponce de i,eon Elementary School wouZd aost the Bnard �$,g00. The Board �as agreed to pay the CitSr of Clearwater this cost for connection of the �anitary sewers as outlined by Pfir. Liekton. This letter will be your.authority to complete the work, and ozi proper completion, to bi11 this office for ��,900. We appxeciate the cooperation of the City of Clearwater in this matter. Sincerely yours, �s� Floyd T. Ghrist�an Superintendent of Fublic Instructior� vp cc: Mr. S. Lickton Mr. C. 0. Smout I�ir. Paul Bauder �; � � 0 _ . .___..,,�.,. TM'�`��