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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
The City ConuniBsion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Hall, Monday, December 7, 1959, at 1:30 P.~. with the following members present:
Alex D. Finch
James H. Watkins
Herbert R. Fields
Amos G. Smith
Mayor-Cornmassioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Absent:
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Conunissioner
Also present were:
James,R. Stewart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief'
The Mayor called the meeting to order and presented Miss Sarah Byers, Librarian,
with a citation f'or Miss Dorothy Grant for faithful service upon retirement after
thirty-four years as an employee of the City.
Commissioner Smith moved to excuse Commissioner Insco due to sickness. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of November
16th and the special meeting of November 23rd be approved as recorded and as submitted
in written swrunation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the approval of
Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Regarding bids for fire hose and connectors, the Manager recommended accepting
the lowest and most responsible bid of $5,330.50 from Clearwater Fire Equipment Company,
Clearwater. Assistant Chief W. Manning reported after considerable research and in
view of' past experience this was recommended as the best bid. Commissioner Fields moved
upon recommendation of' the City Manager, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Fire Chie~ and two
Assistant Chiefs that the bid of $5,330.50 submitted by Clearwater Fire Equipment for
2,900 reet of 2~ inch hose, 600 feet of l~ inch hose, 100 feet of' 3 inch hose, two 2~
inch female hose connectors and two 2~ inch male hose connectors be accepted and the
proper authorities be authorized to execute it, this being the lowest and best responsible
bid. Motion was seconded by Conwissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Manager reported only one bid had been received for the repair of the grand
piano at the Municipal Auditorium, that one being from Arthur Smith Music Company, Tampa,
for $600.00. He recommended its acceptance. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract
for the repair of' grand piano be awarded to Arthur Smith Music Company, Tampa, for the
sum of $600.00, the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials
of the City be authorized to execute said contract in accordance with the plans and
specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanim.usly.
Regarding bids for one t ton pick-up truck and one 3/4 ton pick-up truck f'or
utilities Department, the Manager recommended accepting the lowest acceptable bid of'
$3,897.44 from Kennedy & Strickland Company and stated the apparent low bid of $3,805.00
from Larry Dimmitt, Inc., did not include the specifications on the equipment. Mr.
Weimer, Assistant Purchasing Agent, explained the specification sheet with the bidder's
specifications was not returned with the bid. Commissioner Fields moved to reject the
low bid of Larry Dimmitt, Inc., because it does not meet the required specifications
or spell them out in terms so we know what they are. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint reconwendation of the Utility Manager,
Gas Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of
Kennedy & Strickland Company in the amount of $3,897.44 for a t ton truck and one 3/4
ton truck, it being the lowest and best responsible bid meeting the City's requirement,
be accepted and the proper authorities be authorized to execute the contract. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the bid of' $2,797.50 from Orange state
Motor Company, Clearwater, be accepted as the lowest and best bid ror one Metro truck
as the bid of $2,495.00 from Larry Dimmitt, Inc., was incomplete since speci~ications
~or equipment were not submitted. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract for a
Metro truck for the Police Department be awarded to Orange State Motor Company for the
sum of $2,797.50, waich 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, and that the Larry Dimmitt bid of $2,495.00
be rejected as it does not meet the specifications of the bid as requested. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $23,869.22 from W. H. Armston
Company, Dunedin, for Nimbus Avenue paving, curbs and drainage from Gulf' to Bay Boulevard
to Drew Street. Commissioner Smith moved on the joint recommendation or the City Manager,
Finance Director and ~ssistant Purchasing Agent that the lowest bid of $23,869.22 .
submitted by the W. H. Armston Company in Dunedin be accepted for the paving, curbing,
and drainage, on Nimbus Avenue, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the
'appropriate o~ricials of' the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall
,be in accordance w:tth the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by
C9inmissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, presented final plans on the Clearwater
East Sewage Disposal Plant to serve the section of the City east of Belcher Road. He
stated the necessary fill would be obtained from the excavation for the various structures.
He explained test borings had been made and proved that the site ia entirely satisfactory
to support the needed foundations. Conunissioner Watldns moved the Consulting Engineer
be authorized to advertise for bids on the Clearwater East Sewage D~sposal Plant and
that the bids be returned to the City on the 26th day of January, 1960. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Mr. Harold Briley presented application forms concerning the Clearwater East Sewage
Plant to be sent to the State Health Department. Commissioner Watk~ns moved the Mayor,
c~ty Manager and City Clerk be authorized to approve and sign the application to be
forwarded to the State Board of Health for approval. Motion was seconded by Cornrrdssioner
Srrdth and carried unanimOUSly.
The Attorney presented a proposed contract with Mr. James B. NaIl, Executor of
Myrtie A. Smith Estate, to purchase a part or Tract B, McMullen's Bayview Subdivision,
for a price of $37,500.00, and stated the contract requires a down payment of $3,750.00.
He stated the Commission had requested conditions in it about tests for the structuresj
however since r~. H. Briley, Consulting Engineer, has already investigated, that pro-
vision is no longer necessary. Commissioner Fields stated he was opposed to the purchase
as he thought the price was too high and he was opposed to putting the sewer plant on
the waterfront of Tampa Bay. The Consulting Engineer stated that other locations
suggested had been investigated but the increased cost of the outfall lines would
bring the cost over that of the present location and would adjoin residential develop-
ments. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the contract to ~urchase this property
(300 feet on Gulf to Bay Blvd.) from the NaIl interests for ~37,500.00, directing the
appropriate orficials to execute this and pay over the monies called for in this contract.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners
Smith, Watkins, Finch voted "Aye". Commissioner Fields voted "No". Motion carried.
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The Attorney requested the CommiSSion to instruct Mr. Harold BriJey to work with
the Manager and the Attorney in drawing a description for an agreement between the Jas.
B. Nall interests and the City relative to future development of submerged land toward
agreeing on what angle the future fill should make rrom the present shoreline.
The Mayor announced Item 14, "Reguest of Standard Oil Company for Service Station
on NW Corner of Sunset Point Road and Edgewater Drive" had been withdrawn.
In regard to approval of the plat or Blackshire Estates, the Manager reported the
developers had not submitted the necessary bond. Commissioner Watkins moved the matter
be postponed to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The plat of University Park Unit #1 was presented. The Manager reported the
contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 had been executed by the developer,
Mr. J. Frank Hancock, Jr., and bond had been posted to cover improvements. The Zoning
and Planning Board recommended approval with the recommendation that double f.rontage
lots (Lots 1 through 9) be restricted to no access to Druid Road. Commissioner
Watkins moved that the request for the approval of University park Subdivision Unit 1
be approved with the proviso that the double frontage lots (Lots 1 to 9) be restr~cted
to no access to Druid Road since the contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750
with bond have been completed and that the plat be amended to show Unit 1 on the face
of it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The ~lat or Forrest Hill Estates Unit #3 was presented. The Manager stated the
contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer,
Mr. W. S. Wightman, President, Standard Development Company, and bond posted to cover
improvements. Commissioner Watkins moved that the plat of Forrest Hill Estates Unlt
#3 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
A letter was read from Mr. Arthur M. Kruse, President, Memorial Civic Center
Association, expressing appreciation for the Commission's action in awarding the contract
ror the constructinn of the Memorial Civic Center on Clearwater Beach. Commissioner
Watkins moved the letter be received and entered in the record. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimOUSly.
The Manager presented a proposed contract rrom J. J. Tucker, Ltd., to purchase the
east half of Lot 19, Clearwater Industrial Park, with a check of $1,000.00 as earnest
money subject to the receipt of the building plans and subject to a condition that
closing would be one year from signing of the contract. The Attorney recommended that
the City hold the earnest money instead of the real estate broker. Cornmdssioner
Watkins moved the contract to purchase the east one-halr of Lot 19, Clearwater Industrial
Park, be approved as requested, and that the building plans be subject to the approval
of the Industrial Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
An application by Mr. Ross Welhor, Receiver; the Fleetwood Apartments Inc.,
was presented to permit erection or a 4' x 6' commercial sign on a site owned by Mr.
John S. Taylor, Largo, near the southwest corner or Druid Road and Missouri Avenue
fifty feet west of Missour~ Avenue and approximately 450 feet south of Druid Road. Mr.
Welfiof was present representing the Fleetwood Apartments. Commissioner Watkins moved
that the matter be postponed to the next meeting and that the matter be taken up with
the City Attorney for a ruling on exactly what the Fleetwood Apartments would like to
have. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
A letter was read from Mr. Chr~8 Christensen, President, Edgewater Drive Association,
Inc., stating the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Board failed to approve the City's
recommendation for a bulkhead line rrom Stevenson Creek to the north city limits and
indicated willingness to consider an exception for some of the property on Edgewater
Drive. The Association asked the City to reafrirm its recommended bulkhead line and
protest any exceptions to it. After discussion, the Commission agreed to send a
representative to protest any exceptions to the recommended line along Edgewater Drive
at the next hearing before the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Board.
After a study of erosion on north Clearwater Beach extending over sometime the
City Engineer recommended proceeding in the following order:
That the existing wooden groins between Acacia and Mandalay Park be replaced
with seven short groins approximately 140 feet long at an estimated coat of
$42,000.00.
He recommended building a 300 foot groin-pier from the center of Mandalay Park
at an estimated cost of $l~8,000.oO.
He recommended an impervious type groin approximately 500 feet long at ~urel
street at an estimated cost of $16,000.00.
The Engineer recommended that plans be formulated but not be put out for bids until
about March 15th as building them during the winter months would cost more. The
Manager sumrrmrized the City's financial status and stated it is not now known whether
tax collections will run over the estimated amount in the budget but by March there
may be a small additional amount from the tax income. Mr. Leonard Merrell, Mrs. ~.
Crown, Sr., Mr. James Novotny, Mr. George Boschen, ~w. Michael Tsacrios and Mrs. Clifford
McKay addressed the Commission. Commiss:toner Srni th moved the entire beach study for
the control of erosion as suggested by the Engineer be started and that includes the
groins that are already there and putting in the baffles, etc., and also the study of
the pier and the seven short groins and the other groin that he suggested; that when
the study has been made and his completed plans come back to us on ~~rch 1st ready to
put out for bids that we start the project or some part of it at that time. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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The Engineer announced there would be a hearing on December 10th before the
Pinellas County Water and Navigation Authority concerning bulkhead lines, one near
Cooper's Bayou and one south of Turner Street. He requested that the City Attorney
be directed to represent the City at the hearing.
Resolution 59-108 was presented which would require seventeen property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution
59-108 be approved and the proper of~icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 847 declaring the City's intention
to annex the east 200 feet of the south 200 feet of the NWt of the NW~, Section 23-29-15.
It was explained that Mr. W. A. Salls as seller and Mr. C. B. Casity of Casity-Whetstone
Oil Company as purchaser were requesting the annexation in order that the site upon
which Mr. Casity planned to build a service station would be in the City limits.
Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance 847 be passed on its first reading. Motion was
seconded by Commdssioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Corruniss~oner Fields moved Ordinance 8L~7 be considered on its second reading by
title only by unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only.
Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance 847 be passed on its second reading by title only.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance 847 be considered on its third and final reading
by unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by Commiss~oner
Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Comrrdssioner Fields
moved Ordinance 847 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the p~oper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
An application was presented fronl Mr. C. B. Casity of Casity-Whetstone Oil
Company to construct a gas station on the east 200 feet of the south 200 feet of the
Nwk of the NWt, Section 23-29-15 (northwest corner Lakeview and Highland). The E~ineer
recommended approval of the plans subject to changes as noted on the plans. The Mayor
suggested the plans could be approved subject to passage of the annexation ordinance.
The Zoning and Planning Board recommended BUSiness zoning as requested and further
recommended that arrangement be made for fifty foot dedication of right of way for
Lakeview Road and forty foot dedication of right of way for Highland Avenue. The
Attorney asked and Mr. Casity agreed to supply a letter indicating his intention to
dedicate the requested right of way. Commissioner Watkins moved that the plans ~or the
filling station be approved and that the zoning be marked Business subject to fina~
approval of the ord~nance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Srrdth and carried
unanimously.
The Attorney presented for its second reading Ordinance 842 prohibiting the operation
of rental boats, charter boats and other types of marine vessels and equipment for
fishing or excursions until after special permit has been obtained from the City Commis-
sion. The Attorney stated he and the City Manager had drawn up an outline of require-
ments for perrrdts relative to rental boats, ski schools and sk~ boats. Commissioner
Smith moved to postpone this particular part of the agenda until next meeting. Motion
, was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISS.ION MEEl'ING
December 7, 1959
The Mayor appointed Commissioner Watkins, the City Manager, the City Attorney and
Mr. C. Joseph Devlin as a COlTuni ttce to contact the boatmen and invite them to meet with
the Committee to discuss the rules that will be set up for rental boats, etc.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 8L~3 declaring the C~tyls intention
to annex acreage in the NEt of SEk, Section 2-29-15, to be known as Blackshire Estates.
COlTulIissioner Smith moved Ordinance 8L~ 3 be passed on its f'irst reading. Motion was
seconded by Co~nmissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins mQed Ordinance 843 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only by the unanilnous consent of the COlnmissioners present. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read
by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 843 be passed on its second
reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Comnlissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 843 be read and conSidered on its third and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by CBmmissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 843 be passed on its third and f'inal reading and
adopted and the proper of'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved to recess the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Mayor re-convened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with Commissioners Watkins, Fields
and Smith present with Sergeant Wm. Premru representing the Police Chief.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 844 declaring the City's
intention to annex Lot 1, Block 18, Third Addition to Highland Pines Subdivision.
CommiSSioner Watkins moved Ordinance 844 be passed on first reading. Motion was
seconded by COlnmissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 844 be conSidered on its second reading by
title only by the unanimous conse11t of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unaninlously. The ordinance was read by title only.
Comrrdssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 844 be passed on its second reading by title only.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 844 be read and considered on its third and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 844 be passed on third and final reading
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to ezecute it. Motion was seconded
by Cornmissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 845 declaring the City's intention
to annex the remainder of the SEk of the SEt, Section 13-29-15, not already inside
the City limits (to be known as University Park). Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance
845 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 845 be considered on its second reading by
title only by 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 8L~5 be passed on its second reading by title only.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 845 be read and considered on its third and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 845 be passed on 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 read on its first reading Ordinance 846 repealing Ordinance 815
which instituted condemnation proceedings against Lots 1, 2 and 14, Blocl{ 8, Property
of E. H. Coachman. The Mayor explained it had been deterrrdned that the proposed
right of' way for Drew Street could be realigned by shifting it slightly to the south
and save the expense of securing some of the property by condemnation. CommiSSioner
Watkins moved Ordinance 846 be passed on its first readi~. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 846 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion
was seconded by CQmm1ssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read
by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 846 be passed on its s~cond reading
by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 846 be read and considered on its third and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 846 be passed on third and f'inal reading
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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OITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
Resolution 59-109 was presented assessing the construction of sanitary sewers and
storm sewers in a portion of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision and a portion of Brookwood
Terrace Subdivision against the benefited properties. Commdssioner watkins moved
Resolution 59-109 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution 59-~10 was read to acquire and appropriate all of the properties for
the necessary right of way for Myrtle Avenue which have not already been put under
contract or have been acquired for right of way on Myrtle Avenue between South Fort
Harrison and Palmetto Street. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-110 be passed
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution 59-111 was read rescinding Resolution 59-43 which authorized acquisition
by condemnation of Lots 1, 2 and 14, Block 8, Property of E. H. Coachman. Comrrdssioner
Watkins moved Resolution 59-111 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 59-112 was read authorizing the Mayor-Commissioner and City Clerk to
execute a quit claim deed to the State Road Department for certain City property in
the north half of Section 8-29-15 to use for a portion of State Road 60. Co~ssioner
Watkins moved Resolution 59-112 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor reported regarding the financing of the bid to the State Road Department
for Myrtle Avenue ~aving from South Fort Harrison to Palmetto that the County CommiSSion
had agreed to pay ~6oo,ooo.00 toward the project and to forward the sum of $100,000.00
to the State Road Department imnlediately; however, it will be necessary for the City
to loan the County the remaining $500,000.00, the same to be paid back over a period
of five years. Commissioner Watkins moved the Mayor arid City Manager with the
approval of the City Attorney be authorized to obtain necessary funds to advance to
the County for the payment of funds necessary to build ahd complete Myrtle Avenue.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Mr. Mike Tsacrios asked the Commission to authorize a straw vote at the Municipal
Election on TueSday, December 15th, on the Bayway revenue bond issue as approved by
the Pinellas County Co~ssion. The City Clerk stated the election ballots had
already been printed and delivered to the County Registrar for installation in the
voting machines. After discussion, the City Attorney gave the opinion that even
though it may have some incidental benefits the City of Clearwater should not spend
its tax money for the straw vote since it does not serve a valid municipal purpose.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1959
1 : 30 P. M.
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Invodation
Introductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports of City Manager
Reports of City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commiss~on Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
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Bids, Repair Grand Piano
Bids, Truck for utilities Dept.
Bids, Truok for Polioe Dept.
Bids, Nimbus Ave., Gulf-to-Bay to
Drew, Paving, ,,"rbs and Drainage -
Request Approval of Blackshire Estates
Request Approval of University Park
Subd., Un! t #1
Request Approval of Forrest Bill
Estates, Unit #3
Awarding Citation. - Dorothy Grant
Letter from Memorial Civ~o Center Assoc.
Contract to Purchase East One-Hal~ or
Lot 19, Clearwater Industr1a~ Park
Request for Approval of Commercial Sign
SW Corner Druid Rd. and ~ssouri Ave.-
Fleet\'lood
Request of Phillips Petrolewm Co. for
Servioe Station - NW Corner Lakeview
and Proposed Highland
Request of Standard Oil Co. for
Service Station on NW Corner of Sunset
Pt. Rd. and Edgewater Dr~ve
Letters from NW Clearwater C~vic
Associations re Bulkhead Line in
Clearwater Bay
Engineer's Report on Gro~ns and' Pier
Clearwater Beach
Other Engineering Matters
Private Lot Mowing Requests
Verbal Reports and Other Pending
Matters
Reports from City Attorney
20. Ord. #8~2, (Amending Ord. ~41:) 2nd
& 3rd Reading re: Charter Boats
2~. Ord. #843, Intention to Anne~
Blackshire Estates
22. Ord. #844, Intention to Annex Lot 1,
Bl. 18, Highland Pines, 3rd Addn.
23. Ord. #845, Intention to Annex.
University Park
24. Ord. #846, (Repealing Ord. #815) re:
Condemnation o~ Wyllie Pro~erty
25. Resolution - Assessment, San~tary and
Storm Sewers, Hibiscus Gardens
26. Resolution to Appropriate Additional
R/W ror Myrtle Ave. and Resoinqing
Resolution #59-43 (Wyllie Property)
27. Consideration of Permit Form for
Rental Boats and Other Commercial
Operations in Connection with Ord. #842
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25 November 1959.
The Honorable Mayor and
City Commissioners,
City or Clearwater,
Clearwater, Florida,
Gentlemen:
At::a meeting of the Memorial Civic Center Association, Inc. held 24
November 1959, a resolution was passed to express to you the thanks or this
Association for your action in the awarding of a contract for the construction of
the Memorial Civio Center on Clearwater Beach.
The Association is confident that this racil1ty will prove to be a most
valuable instrwment to promote the culture and general welfare or the comnun1ty and
it will be the endeavor of the Association to be of assistance to the City in a
realization of this objective.
K/K
Yours very truly,
IsL Arthur M. Kruse, President
448 Mandalay Avenue .
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CITY COMMISSTON MEETING
December. 7, 1959
The Ci�y Commiasion of.the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Ha7.l, Monday, December 7, 1959, at 1:30 F,M, Urith the followring members presenti
Alex D. Finch Mayor-Com.=nissioner
James H. Watkins Commissioner
Herbext R. Fields Commissioner
Amos G. Smith Commisaione�+
Absent:
Cleveland Insco, Jr, Commissioner
Also preser.t were:
James R. Stewart City Manager
H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney
S. Lickton City Engineer
Willis Booth Police Chief
Tlze Mayor called the meeting to order and .�resented Miss Sarah Byers, Librarian,
with a citation for IVLi.ss Dorothy Grant for £aitnful service upon retirement after
thirby-four years as an employee of the �ity.
Commissioner Smith moved to excuse Commissioner Insco due to sickness. Mo�ion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissi�ner Watkins moved that the nu.nutes of the regular meeting of November
16th and the special meeting of November 23rd be approved as recorded and as submi.tted
in written summation by the Clerk to each CommiSsioner subject to the approval of
Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner FieldG a�d carried unanim�usly.
Regarding bids for iire hose and connectors, the Manager recomrnended aecepting
the lowest and most responsible bicl of �5,330.50 from Clearwater Fire Equipment Com�any,
Clearwater, Assistant Chief W. Manning reported after corsiderable research and in
view oz gast experience this was recommended as the best bid. Commissioner Fields moved
upon recommendaf,ion cf the City Mana�er, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Fire Chie£ and two
Assistant Chi.efs that the bid of $5,330.50 submitted by Clearwater Fire Ecauipment for
2, 900 feet of 2z incl'x hose, 600 feet of 12 inch hose; 100 feet o£ 3 9_nch hose, tNo 2z
inch female hose ccnnectors and two 22 inch male hose connectors be accepted and the
proper authorities be authorized to execute it, this being the lo;�est and best responsible
bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ylatkins and carriec��.znanimously.
The Manager reported only one bid �ad been received for the repair oi the grand
piano at the Nunicipal Auditorium, that one being from Arbhur Smith Music Company, Tampa,
for $600.00. He recommended its acceptance. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract
zor the repair of grand piano be awarded to Arthur Smith Music Company, Tampa., for the
sum of $600.00, the lowest and best resp�nsible bid, and that i12e appropriate officials
of the City be authorized to execute said contract in accordance wi�h the plans and
specifieations and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner b�ields and carried
unanimously,
Regarding bids ior one 2 ton pick-up tru�k and one 3/4 �on pick-up truck for
U�ilities Department, the Manager recommended accepting the lowest acceptable bid oi'
�3, 897 •��'- from Kennedy Rc Strici�land Company and stated the apparent low bid of $3, 80�.00
from Larry Dimraitt, Inc „ did not include the specifications �n the equipment. Mr.
Weimer, Assistant Purchasing Agent, explained the specification sheet with the Uidder�s
specificat'Sons tiva�s not returned with the bid. Commissioner Fields moved ta reject the
low bid of Larry Dimmitt, Inc., because it does not meet the required specifications
or spell them out in terms so we know what they are. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner
tiVatkins and carried unanimously,
C�mmissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utility Manager,
Gas Superintenden.t, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing I�gent that the bid of
I�ennedy & Strickland Company in the amount of �3,8g7.44 for a z ton truck and o�e 3�4
ton �Cruck, it being the lowest and be�t responsible bid meeting the City�s requirement,
be accepted and the proper authorities be authorized to execute the contract. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the bid of �2,7g7.50 from Orange State
Motor Company, Clearwater, be accepted as the lowest and best bid for one Metro truck
as the bid of $2,�F95.00 from Larry Dimmitt, Inc., was incomplete since specifications
for equipment were not submitted, Commissioner Watl�ins moved the contract for a
Metro truck for the Police Department be awarded to Orange State Motor Company for the
sum of $2,797.50, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and tlze appropriate
officials of the C3.ty be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance
with the plans and specifications and bid, and that the Larry Dimmitt bid of �2,495.00
be rej�eted as it does not meet the specificatians of tihe bid as requested. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Manager r?commended accepting the lotiv bid of �23,869.22 from W. H, A�mston
Company, Dunedin, for Nimbus Avenue paving, curbs and drainage from Gulf to Bay Boulevard
to Drew Street, Commissionei Smith moved on the joint recommendation of' the City Manager,
Finance Director and lLssistant Purchasing Agent that the lowes� bid of $23,86g.22
aubmitted by the W. H. Armstoil Company in Dunedin be accepted for the paving, curbing,
and draina�e, on Nimbus Avenue, wh9.ch is the Iowest and best responsible bid, and the
appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which sha11
be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was saconded by
Commissioner rields and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMCSSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, presented final plans on the Clearwater
East Sewage Disposal P1ant to serve the section o#' the City east of Belcher Road, He
stated the necessary f311 wouid be obtained from the excava�ion �or the various structures.
He explained test borings had been made and proved that the sit,: is entirel,y satisfactory
to support the needed founda�;ions, Coznmi.ssioner Watkins maved the C�nsult3.ng En�ineer
be authorized to advertise for bids on the Clearw�tsr East Sewage Disposal Plant and
that the bids be returned to the City on the 26th day of January, 1960. Motior was
sEconded by Commissioner 5mith and carried unanimously,
Mr. Harold Briley presented applicatlon forms concerning �the Clearwater East Sewage
Plant to be sznt to the State Health Depa,rtm�nt, Comm:Lssioner Watkins moVed the Mayox,
City Manager and City C1erk be authorized to approve and sign the applicatio�z to be
fortaarded to the State Board of He�lth for approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented a proposed contract with Mr. James B. Nall, Executor of
N�y-rtie A. Smith Estate, to purehase a part of Tract B, McMulien�s Bayview Subdivision,
for a price of $37,540.00, and stated the contract re�uires a down payinent of $3,750.�0.
He stated the Commission had requested conditions in it about tests for the structures;
tiowever since Mr, H. Briley, Consulting Ehgineer, has already investigated, tha`t pro-
vision is no longer necessary. Commissioner Fields stated he was opposed to the purchase
as he thought the price was too high and h� was opposea to putting the sewer plant on
the waterfront of Tampa Bay. The C�nsulting Engineer stated tha� other locations
su�gested had been investigated but the increased cost of the outfall lines would
bring �he cost oVer that of the present location and would �,djoin residential develop-
ments, Commissioner Smith moved to approve the contract to urchase this property
(300 feet on Gulf to Bay Blvd.) from the Nall interests for �37,500.00, directing the
appropriate officials to exPcute this and pay over the monies called for in thi� contract.
Motion was secor_ded by Commissioner Watkins. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners
Smith, Watkins, Finch vot��d "Aye". Commissioner Fields voted "No". Motion carried.
The Attorney reouesteG the Cnmmission to instruct Mr. Harold Briley to work with
the Manager and the Attorne<r in dravring a description for an agreement between the Jas.
B. �Tall interests and the City rE1at�.ve to future develc,pment of �ubmerged lai�d toward
agreeing on what angle the future fill should make irom the present shoreline,
The Mayor announced Item 1�F, "Reguest of Standard 0il Company for Ser.vice Station
on NW Corner of Sunset Point Road and �dgewater Drive" had been withdrawn,
In regard to appr•oval of the plat �f Blacksaiire Estates, the Manager reported the
developers had not submitted the necessary bond. Comm3.ssioner Watkins moved the matter
be po.tponed to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unani*nou s1y ,
The plat of University Park Unit ,-�1 was presented. The Manager reported the
contract in accordanee t+rlth Ordinances 632 and 750 had be�n executed by the developer,
Mr. J. Frank Hancoclt, Jr,, and bond had been posted to cover improvements. The Zoning
ar.d Planning Board recommended approval with the recommendation that double frontage
lots (Lots 1 through 9) be restricted to no access to Druid Road, Commissioner
!nlatkins moved that the request for the approval of University Park Subdivision Unit I
oe approved with the proviso that the double f'rontage lots (Lota l to 9) be restricted
to no access to Druid Road since the contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750
with Uond have been completed and that the plat be amended to show Unit l on Lhe face
of it. Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Fields and r.arried unanimously.
The �la� of Forrest Hill Estates Unit #3 was presented. The Manager stated the
contraet in accordance with Ordinaxices 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer,
Mr. W, S. Wightman, President, S�andard Development Company, and bond posted to cover
improvements. Commissioner Watkins moved that tne plat of Forrest Hi11 Estates Unit
�-`3 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Fields and carried unanimously.
.A letter was read from Mr, Arthur M. Kruse, President, Memorial Civic Center
Association, expressing appreciation for the Commission'a action in awardin� the contract
for the construetinn of the Memorial Civic Center on Glearwater Beach. Commissioner
Watkins moved the letter be received and entered in the record. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried una;nimously.
The Manager presented a proposed contract from J. J. Tucker, Ltd., to purchase the
east half of Lot 19, Clearwater Sndustrial Park, Vrith a check of $1,J00.00 as earnest
money subject to the receipt of the building plans and subject to a condition that
closing Would be one year from signing of the contract. The Attorney recommended that
the City hold the earnest money instead of the reai estate broker. Commissioner
Watkins moved the eontracic to purchase the east one half of Zot lg, Clearwater Industrial
Park, be approved as requested, and that the buil:ding plans be subject to the approval
of the 2ndustrial Committee, A'totion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
An applicatiori by Mr. Ross T���lelhoi', Receiver; �he F'leetwood Apartments Inc.,
vias presented to permit erection of a 4' x 6' commercial sign on a site owned by Mr.
John S. Taylor, Largo, near the southwest corner of Druid Road and M3.ssouri Avenue
fi�:ty feet west of Missouri Avenue and approximately 450 feet sou-�h of Druid Road, Mr.
Vl�l}3of was present representing the Fleetwood Apartments. Corr�nissioner Watkins moved
tYlat �he matter be postponed to the next meeting and that �he matter be taken up with
the City Attorney for a ruling on exactly what the Fleetwood Apartment� vrould like t�
have, Motion was seconded by Comr�issioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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GTTY CONIl�ITSSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
A leL-ter was read f'rom Mr. Chris Chriatensen, President, Edgewater Drive Association,
Tnc „ stating the Pinellas County Llater and Navigation Board failed to approve the City�s
recommendation fnr a bulkhead 11ne from Stevenson Creek to the north city lim:Lts and
indicated willingness to consider an exception for some of the property on Edgewater
Drive. The l�ssociation aske� the City t� reaffirm its recommended bL�.lkhead line and
protest any exceptions to it, Aft�r discussion, the Commission agreed to send a
represenbative to protest any ex_ceptioizs to tne recomrnended line along Edgewater Drive
at the next hearing before the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Board.
After a study of erosion on north Clearwate� Beach extending over sometime the
C�.ty En�ineer recommended proceeding in the follov�n� order;
1, TYtat the e:cisting wooden groins between Aeacia and Mandalay Park be replaced
with seven short groins approximately 1�F0 feet long at an estimated cos� of
��42,000.00,
2. He recommended building a 300 foot groin-piar from the center of Mandalay Park
at an estimated cost of $48,000.00.
3. He recommended an impervious type gro�.n approxi.mately 500 feet long at Aurel
Street at an estimated cost of $16,000.00.
The Engineer recommended that plans be formulated but not be put oU,t for bids unti�
about March 15th as building them during the winter months would cost more. The
Manager summarized the City's financial status and stated it is not now known whether
tax collections w111 run over the estimated amount in the budget but by March there
may l�e a small additional amount from the tax income. Mr. I,eonard Merrell, Mrs. Wm.
Crown, Sr., Mr. James Novotny, Mr. George Boschen, Mr. Michael Tsacnios and M�s. Clifford
McKay addressed the Commission. Commissinner Smith moved the entire beach study for
the control o�' erosion as suggested by the Engineer be started and that includes the
groins that a�. already there and putting in the baffles, e�c „ and also the study of
the pier and the seven short groins and the other groin tYiat he suggested; that when
the study has been made and his comple�ed plans come bz;ck to us on March lst ready to
put out for bids that we start the project or some part of it at that ti�e. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Eng:Ineer announced there would be a hearing on December lOth before the
Pinellas County Water and Navigation Authority concernirig uulkhead lines, one near
Cooper's Bayou and one south of Turner Street. He reauested that the City Attorne9
be directed to represent the City at the hearing.
Resolution 59-108 was presented which would require seventeen property o�vners to
c'lean their lots of t�reeds and underbrush. Commis�ioner Y7atkins moved Resolution
59-108 be approved and the proner officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was
seconded by Commi.ssioner Fields ancl carried unanimoixsly.
The Attorizey read on its first reading Ordinance 847 deslaring the City�s intiention
to annex the east 200 fee� of the south 200 i'eet of the NG� of the NW��-,, Section 23-2g-15.
It was explained that Mr. W. A. Salls as seller and Mr. C. B. Casity of Casity-jJhetstone
Oil Company as purchaser were requesting the annexation in order that the site upon
which Mr. Casity planned to build a service station would be in the City limits.
Commissioner Fields moved Ordinan�e $47 be passed on its xirst reading. M�tion was
seconded by Comm3.ssiorer Smith and carried unanimously.
C�rruniesioner Fields moved Ordinance 847 be considerea on its second reading bf
title on7.y by unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded by
Commissicner Sm�3.th and carried unanimously. The ordinance vras rea3 by title only.
Commissioner Fiel�s moved Ordinance 847 be passed on its second reading by title on1y.
Motion was seconded by Comm3.ssioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance 847 be considered on its third and final readl.n�
by unanimous consent of the Gomm3.ssi,oners present. Motion was seconded by Commiss�oner
Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Fields
moved Ordinance 847 be passed on its third and final reading and aciopted and the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
An application was presented from Mr. C. B. Casity oz Casit;�-Whetstone Oil
Company to construct a gas station on the east 200 feet of the south 200 feet of the
NW4 of the Ni4�, Section 23-2g-15 (norl;hv�est corner Lakeview and Iiighland) . The EYigineer
recommendecl approval of the plans subject to changes as noted on the plans. The P�fayor
suggested the p].ans coul3 be approved subj�ct to passage of the annexation ordinance,
The Zoning and Planning Board recommended Business zoning as requested ar�. further
recommended that arrangement be made for fifty foot ded3cation of right of way for
Lakeview Road and forty foot dedicatiQn of right of tvay for Highland Avenue. The
Attorney asked and Mr. Casity agreed to supply a letter indicating his intention to
dedicate the requested right of way. Commissioner Watkins moved that the plans for the
filling Sta�ioi� be appraved and that the zoning be marked Business subject to final
approval of the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Ccmmissioner Smith and carried
unan�.mously .
The At�orney presented for its second reading Ordinunce �342 prohibiting the operation
of rental boats, charter boats and other types of marine vessels and ec�uipment for
fishing or excursioizs until after s�3ecial permit has been obtained from the Cit;; Commis-
sion. The Att�rney stated he and the City Manager had drawn up an outline of require-
mentn for permits relat3.ve tio rental boatw, ski. schoola and ski boats, Comm3ssioner
Smith moved to postpone this particular part of the agenda until ne�,t mseting. Motion
was seconded by Cot�un3.ssioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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dITY COMMiSSION MEEI'ING
December 7, ?959
The Mayor appointed Gommissioner Watkins, the City Manager, th� Clt� Attorney and
Mr, C. Joseph Devlin as a Conunittee to contact tl�e boatmen and invite th�m to meet wi�h
the Committee to discuss the rules that wlll be set up for rental boats, etc,
The Attornes* read on its first reading Ordinance F34•3 declaring the City's intention
to annex acreage in the NE� of SE4, Section 2-2g-15, to Ue lcnown as Blackshire Estates.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance g�43 be passed cn its first readin�. Motion was
seconded by Co�nmissionsr Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Z�Jatlti�zs ina�d Ordinance 843 be read and considered on its second
reading by bitile only by the unailimous consent of tne Convn9.ssioners present. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinanc� was read
by title only. Comm3ssioxzer lVatkins moved Ordinance 8�3 '�e passed on its second.
reading by title only. P�Ioti.on was seconded py Gonunissio��:er Fields and carried unanimausly.
Commissioner 4Jatkins moved Ordinance 843 be read and oonsidered on it� �h3rd and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by �6mmissaoner Smith and carried unanimously, The ordinance tiVas read in full.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinar_ce 843 be passed on its third and final reading and
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded Uy
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved to recess Lhe meeting until 7:30 P,M, Motion was
sec�ndAd by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Mayor re-convened the meeting at 7:30 P.M, with Commissioners Watkins, Fields
and Smith present with Sergeant Wm. Premru representing the Police Chief.
The Attorney read on its zirst reading Ordinance 844 declarin� the City�s
intention to annex Zot 1, Bloek 18, Third Addition to Highland Pines'Su�division.
Comini_ssioner kJatkins moved Ordi�ance 844 be passed on first reading, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Glatkins maved Ordinance 844 be considered on its second reading by
title anly by �the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was seconded
by Commissi,oner F'ields and carried unan�,mously. The ordinance �tas read by title only.
Commissioner Ylatkins moved Ordinance 844 be passed on its second reading by title only.
M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and �arried unanimously.
Commissioner Z�Iatkins moved Ordinance 84�F be reacl and considered on its third and
final reading by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinanae was read in
zull. Cominissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 84�+ be passed on third and final reading
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Comm�.ssioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Attorne� read on its first reading Ordinance 845 declaring the City's intention
to annex the remainder of the SE,�-� of the SEu, Seetion 13-2g-15, not alieady inside
the City limi.ts (to be known a:: University Park). Commissioner Watkir�s moved Ordinance
845 be passed on its first readir�g. Motion. was seconded by Comm3.ssioner Fields and
carried unanirnously.
Commissioner Z�7atkins moved Ordinanc� 845 be considered on its second reading b,y
title on�y by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present, Motion was seconded
by Commissicner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 845 be passed on its sacond reading by title only.
i�'iotion was sec�r�ded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commi.ssioner jdatkins moved Ordinance 845 be read and cons:idered on its thlyd and
final readino by the unanimous consent of the Commissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The ordinance ,Tas read in
full. Commissioner T��latkins moved Ordinance $45 be passed on third and final reading
and adopte� and the proper ofiicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unan3mously.
Th� At�orney read on its first reading Ordinance 846 repealing Ordinance 815
which ins�ituted condemnation proceedings against Lots 1, 2 and l�, Block 8, Property
of E. FI. Coachman, The Mayor e�,alained it had been cletermined that the proposed
right of taay for Drew Street could be realigned by shifting it si3ghtly to the south
and save the expense of securing some of the property by condemnation, Commissioner
ti�latkins moved Ordinance 846 be passed on its first reading. Motion taas secanded by
Comrnissioner Fields and carried unanimously,
Comm3,ssioner Ulatkins moved Ordinance 846 be read and considered on its 5econd
reading by title only by the unanimous consent of the Commiss3.oners pre�ent, Motion
was seconded by C¢mmissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance Uras read
by titl e only. Commissioner GTatkina moved Ordinance $4b be passed on 9.ts s�cond reading
by title only. Motion was sec�nded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins move�d Ordinance 846 be read and considered on its tlzird and
final reading by the unanimous consent oi the Comrnissioners present. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimoixsly. The ord3.nanc� was read in
full. Commissioner YJatkins moved Ordir�ance 846 be passed on third ai�c� f'in�l reading
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secondecl
by Commzssioner. Fields and carrled unanimously.
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�ITY COtrIlvIISSION MEETING
December 7, 1959
Reaolution �9-lOg was presen�ea assessing tkie construction of sanitary sevrers and
storm seUrers in a portion of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivis�.on and a portion of Brookwood
Terrace Subcliv�-$�on aga3.nst the benefited properties. Comin3.ssioner W�:�kins moved
Resolution 59-�09 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and car.ried unanimously.
Resal.ut3.on 5g-110 Uras read to acquire and appropriate all of the properties for
the necessary ri�ht of way for Myrtle Avenue which have not already been put under
contract or have been acquired far right of way on Myrtle Avenue between South Fort
Harrison and Palmetto Street. Commissioner Watkins moved Reaolution 5g-110 be passed
and adopted and the proper offieials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolu�;ion 59-111 was read rescinding Resolution 59-�+3 Vrhich authorized acquisition
by condemnation of Lots l, 2 and 14, B1ock 8, Property of E. H. Coachman. Commissianer
Watkins moved R��ol,ution 59-111 be passe�. and adopted and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 59-112 urau read authorizing the Mayor-Commissioner and City Clerk to
execute a quit claim deed to the State Road Department for certain Gity property in
the north half of Section 8-29-15 to use for a portion of State Road &0. Commissioner
Watkins moved Resolution 59-112 be pas�ed and adopted and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor reported regarding the financing of the bid to the State Road Department
for Myrtle Avenue aving from South Fort Harrison to Palmetto that the Co-anty Comm3.ssion
had agreed to pay �600,000.00 toward the pro�ect and to forward the sum of y�100,000.00
to the State Road Department immediately; however, it Vrill be necessary for the City
to loan the C�unty the remainin� y�500,000.00, the same to be paid baek over a period
of five years, Comm3 ssioner Wat�cins moved the Mayor arid City Manager with the
approval of the City Attorney be authorized to obtain necessary funds to advance to
the Couilty for the payment of funds necessary .�o build and complete Myrtle Avenue.
PRotion was s�conded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Ms. Mi�e Tsacrios asked �he Commi.ssion to autho�ize a straw vote at the Municipal
Election on Tuesday, December 15th, on the �iayvtay revenia.e bond issue as approved by
the Pinellas County Commission. The City Clerk stated the election ballots had
alre�,dy been printed and delivered to the Cour,ty Registrar for installation in the
voting machi.nes. After discussion, the Gity Attorney gave the opinion �hat even
tllough it rnay have some incidental beneiits the City of Clearwater sh�uld not spend
its tax moizey for the straw vote since it does not serve a valid municipal purpose.
There being no further business, the meeting tvas adjourned at $:55 P.M,
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�TTY COMMISSION MPETING
Decemb�r 7, 1959
AGENDA Reports from City Manager
CITY COMMISSION MEETIIQG l. Bi s, Fir� Iiose an Connectors
DECEMBER 7, 1959 2. Bids, Repa3.r Grand Piano
1:30 P.M. 3• Bids, Truclt for Utilities Dept.
4. Bids, Truck for Police bept,
Invocation 5. Bids, Nimbus ,Ave „ Gulf-to-Bay to r
Introductions Drew, Pavin�, Curbs and Drainage
Minutes of Preceding Meetir�s 6, Request Approval o;f Blacic�hire Es�tates
Public Hearings 7, Request Approval of University Park
Reports of City Manager Subd., Unit ,�l
Reports of City Attorney 8. Request Approval of F'orrest Hill
Citizens to be Heard E�tates, Un3t �3
Other Commission Aetion 9• Awarding Citation - Dorothy Grant
Adjaurnment 10. Lettei from Memorial Civic Genter Assoc.
Meeting I'ension P1an Trustees 11. Contract to Purchase East On�-Half of
Lot 19, Cleaiwater Industrial Park
12, Request for Approval of Commer�ial Sign
SW Corriex� Druid Rd, and Missouri Ave.-
Fleetwood
13. Request ef Phillips Petroleum Co, for
Service Stati.on - NW Corner Lakeview
and Proposed Highland
14. Request of Standard Oil Co. i'or
Service Station on NW Corner of Sunset
Pt, Rd, and �dgewater Drive
15. Letters from NW Clearwater Civic
Associations re Bulkhead I,ine in
Clearwater Bay
16. Engineer's Repoz�t on Groins and Pier
Clearsvater Beach
17. Other Engineering Matters
18. Private Lot Mowing Reque,�ts
19. Verbal Reports and Other Pending
Matters
Reports from City Attorney
20. Or . 2, Amen ing Ord. �$41.) 2nd �
8c 3rd Reading re: Gharter Boats
21. Drd. �843, Intention to Annex
Blackshire Estates
22. Ord. '�84�, Intention to Annex Lot l,
B1. 18, Highland Pines, 3rd Addn,
23. Qrd, �}$45, Tntention to Anne�
University Park
24. Ord. #846, (Repealing Ord, �815) re;
Condemnation of Wy11ie Progerty
25. Resolution - Assessment, Sanitary and
Storm Sewers, Hibiscus Gardens
26. ResoTution to Appropriate Additional
R/W for Myrtle Ave, and Rescinc�ing
Resolution #59-�3 (t^lyllie Property)
27. Consideration of Yermit Form for
Rental Boats and Other Commercial
Operations in Connection with Ord. #842
25 November 1�59.
The Honorable Mayor and
City Commissioners,
City of �learwater,
Clearwater, Florida,
Gentlemen:
!�t_.a meeting of the Memorial Civic Center Association, Inc. held 24
November 1959, a resolution was passed to express to you the thanks of this
Association for your action in the awarding of a contract for 'the construction of
the Mem��ial Civic Center on Clearwater Beach.
The Association i� confident that this f�cility will prove to be a most
valuable'instrument to promote the culture and gener.al welfare of the community an�
it will be the endeavor o�' the Association to be oi' assistance to bhe City in a
realization of this objective.
K/K Yours very truly,
/s/ Arthur M. Kruse, Pres�dent
448 Mar.c�alay Averiue
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December 7, 1959
Dee�rnber 2, 1959
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Mr. James R. Stewart, City Manager
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dlearwa�er, Florida
Dear Sir:
This Association, representin$ 381 paid-up mernber� and 217 pieces of
real property contiguous to Edgewater Drive, is concerned about the failure of the
Pinellas County Water and Navigation Board to approve the City of Clearwater
recommendation for a bulkhead line from Stevenson Creek to the north city limits
and its w.i.11ingness to consider an exception of the Lester D3cus pro�erty on
Edgewater Drive.
The Edgevrater T3'rlve Association has consistently o�iposed any �'ills north
oi' S�even�on Creek and heart3ly supported resolutions of the Clearwater City
Commission dated June 25, 1g51 and April 4, 1955, together with the bulkhead line
reecmmendation made to the county by the present commission,
This Aasociation plans to �rigorously protest any exceptions to the
Glearwater recommendations for a bulkhead line which may be considered by the
Water and Navigation Board but it believes it needs and is entitled to the backing
of the City Comrnission.
Accordingly, the Edgewater Drive Association respectfully requests the oppor-
tuni�Gy to appear before the City Comm3.ssion at its ne�t regular meeting of
December 7th, and ask that the recommended bulkhead line as presented to the
Pinellas Water and Navigation Authority be reaffirmed and that the Commission
authorize and present to that Authority a vigorous protest against any except-�ons
of their recommended bulkhead line.
Respectfully yours,
EDGEWATr,R DRNE ASSQCIA�ION, INC.
�s� C. Christensen, President
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