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'/' CITY COMMISSION MEET!NG January 4, 1960 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, January 4, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Alex D. Finch Cleveland Insco, Jr. James H. Watkins Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Commissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner COnmUssioner Conunissioner COnmUssioner-Elect Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney city Engineer Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Vander May, of the Community Reformed Church, Clearwater. CommisSioner Watkins moved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21st and the special meetings of December 11th, 15th, and 16th be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner and that the record show that Commissioner Fields has approved those meetings which he had not previously approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Retiring Commissioner Herbert R. Fields with a citation froJn the City in appreciation for his public serv~ce as City Commissioner and also presented him with a past Commissioner's badge. Retir~ng Commissioner Fields said it had been a pleasure and honor to serve with the Mayor, the Commissioners, the City Manager and other City employees. The Clerk administered the oath-of-o~fice as Commissioner to Cleveland Insco, Jr., and Robert L. Weatherly, who then assumed their seat on the Commission. Co~ssioner Insco said he wished to thank the citizens who made his re-election possible and assured the people he would give his best to the job. Commissioner Weatherly stated he would work as a representative of all the people of Clearwater and thanked everyone who took an interest in his election. Letters of resignation were read from Judge John R. Bonner, Associate Judge Leon Whitehurst, Jr. and Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor Owen S. Allbritton, III. Commissioner Watkins moved the resignation of Judge Bonner be accepted, and that in lieu of his retiring completely, that he be asked to serve as Associate City Judge, the pay to be equivalent of the salary of the City Judge on a per diem basis ~or whenever he serves. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor complimented Judge Bonner on his record and presented him a citation in sincere appreciation for services rendered to the City and its citizens for the last ~ive years. Commissioner Insco moved to accept the resignation of Judge Whitehurst with regret. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimOUSly. The Mayor presented Judge Leon Whitehurst with a citation in appreciation for services rendered as City Judge. Commissioner Watkins moved the resignation of Owen S. Allbritton, III be accepted with regret. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Mr. Allbritton with a citation from the City in appreciation of his service as Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor. The Mayor recommended City Manager James R. Stewart be reappointed at the same base salary of $12,000.00 per year. Commissioner Smith moved James R. Stewart be reappointed as City Manager for the year 1960 at the same salary. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Mayor that Mr. H. H. BaSkin, Jr., be reappointed as City Attorney at $12,000.00 per year. Commissioner Watkins moved that H. H. BaSkin, Jr., be appointed as City Attorney at $12,000.00 per year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved Owen S. Allbritton, III, be appointed as City Judge for the City of Clearwater for the term prescribed by the City Charter at the base pay of $4,800.00 per year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved the position or Assistant City Attorney for the coming year be filled by Guy Kennedy, Jr., at a base pay of $5,000.00 per year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins moved Robert W. Baker be appointed as Associate City Judge, the salary to be the equivalent of $4,800.00 on a per diem basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherl~ moved the Commdssion appoint Robert A. Freeze as City Prosecutor at a salary of $200.00 per month. Motion was seconded by COmrrUssioner Smith and carried unanimously. . The Clerk administered the oath-of-orfiae to Owen S. Allbritton, III, as City Judge; to Guy Kennedy, Jr., as Assistant City Attorney; to Robert W. Baker as Associate Municipal Judge; to John R. Bonner as Associate Municipal Judge; and to ,Robert A. Freeze as City Prosecutor. '. "'''; 1.. '" -. " ~ .. I' , '.'i '''': . .'..' ,', .> . .~-' ~ .....~.. "I'...~ .......,,<it~'......, ... ._ -2- CITY CO~USSION MEETING January 4, 1960 It was recommended by the Manager that the bid or $16,581.20 from Florida Equ1pment Company be accepted as the lowest and best bid for one crane and carrier for the, Publio Works Department. It was explained that the back hoe and other equipment presently owned by the City could be used on the crane from Florida Equipment Compan~ but cou1d not be used with the crane be~ng b1d by Florida-Georgia Tractor Company at $15,489.00. The Florida-Georgia representative stated the back hoe was not included in the specifications and he believed he could include a new one and still be lower than the Florida Equ~pment bid for crane and carr~er alone. Commissioner Watkins moved all bids be rejected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended the bids be re-advertised. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $872.00 from Ready Made Sign Company, Inc., New York City, for 200 - 8 foot U-channel posts and 200 - 10 foot U-channel posts. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract ror the steel channel posta be awarded to Ready Made Sign Company for the sum of $872.00, which is the 'lowest and beat responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials or 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 Weatherly and carried unanimously. An application by Mr. Ross Welhof, Receiver, Fleetwood Apartments, Inc., to erect a 4' x 6' commercial advertising sign on a site omned by Mr. John S. Taylor, Largo, near the southwest corner of Druid Road and Missouri Avenue, considered at the December 7th meeting, was presented again. Mr. Welho! explained he was revising this application to elirndnate the directional sign. Commissioner Watkins moved the sign be approved. Motion was seconded by Commis6~oner Insco. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioner ~atkins, Insco, Smith and Weatherly voted "Aye". Mayor Finch voted "No". f.lotion carr-ied. The Manager reported receipt of a letter ~rom Mr. Floyd Christian, Super-intendent of Public Instruction, requesting perm1ss~on to connect the proposed new junior high school on Belcher Road south of Gulf to Bay Boulevard to the City'S sanitary sewer system and stating the School Board would agree to pay for the necessary connecting lines and the monthly sewer charge. He said the Engineer had no objections. Commissioner Watkins moved the request be approved. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. In regard to the request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce ror a clubhouse 4ite, the Manager reoommended a location about 1000 feet north of #4 Fire Station on Weber Road. The City Attorney presented a proposed deed. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be granted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Srndth and carried unanimOUSly. , , Resolution 60-1 was presented requ1ring three property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-1 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be author1zed to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comndssioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly. The Attorney read on its first reading Ord~nance 849 declaring the to annex acreage in Section 24-29-15 to be known as the Fourth Addition Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance 849 be passed on its first reading. seconded by Commissioner Watk~ns and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 849 be read and considered by title only on second reading by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. COrnnllssioner Watkins moved Ordinance 849 be passed on its second reading by title only. ~otion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. City's intention to Fair Oaks. Motion was Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 849 be read and considered on its third and rinal reading at this meeting of the Commission by the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 849 be passed on its third and rinal reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A plat of Fourth Addition to Fair Oaks was presented. The Manager reported the contract in accordance with Ordinance 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. M. E. Sever, and bond had been posted to cover improvements. The Zoning and Plann~ng Board had recommended approval. Cornmiss~oner Watkins moved the plat of Foupth Add~tion to Fair Oaks be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and ca~ried unanimously. The Attorney read on its ~irst read~ng Ordinance 850 which by repealing Section 4 o~ Ordinance 833 would extend the Gas Code to cover liquefied petroleum gas. Commissioner v Watkins moved Ordinance 850 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Cornmdssioner Smith and carried unanimously. Mr. Leon Whitehurst, attorney~ representing the Pinellas County Gas Association, asked an opportunity to go over a copy o~ the proposed ordinance with the L.P. gas dealers. Conmdssioner Watkins moved the second reading of Ordinance 850 be deferred until two weeks from today, the next regular meeting on January 18th. Motion was seconded by Comndssioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested Mr. ~itehurst and representatives of the L.P. Gas Association meet with the Co~ss~on in executive session next Monday arternoon, January 11th. The Attorney presented a contract with H. K. McIntire and R. G. McIntire for the ~urchase of Lot 9, Clearwater Industrial Park~ containing 4.78 acres, for a total of ,l5,057.00~ w1th check attached for $6~ooo.oo; and additional $6,000.00 to be pajd on or before Apr1l 30~ 1960; balance of $3,057.00 to be paid on closing April 30, 1961. CommiSSioner Watkins moved the contract be approved and tse proper officials be author- ized to execute ~t. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan~mouBly. ~~ --.. '" ~, " ".- ~: " ~i '. t, ;'.' ["..../1..., '." ....,., I' ~ >. - . ' ~ f' .\' '.' ;,;~{:',:~:T' ~,;}~~j,~fr~~f i"\'J'l! I f'!J:~'~f\ <.Jk".'''.:i\.{'''"r'''/'fj:-' ! Ilt\'~)~'i~~,.~{J'k.~jf":' . ,:,: \ tlt'';n~.,.f; ~ 7>.\ 't t;., :;:! \,~~'~;~..?~I~~i [..:.;: ~t;.l "n;"'~!..: 'IJ I" It,,''l:,lty'l';\ '> : ).~,~ ... '~l, f;'\~ F~.t,... '; r\ . I . _f.h'I-~. :'~"'~r!'1'''V: ':. . t ~l::t) !;;Y-l\l'...l.,~i~{\t,-. 'J{~:{~~; i (I '~\" ~ '.' '\~t:~~ifi~i!0i:t;!=':::;~~",,,~~;~,...',,. , ~. .,.I.l....~r l.i'j'th~.n,..,l),""'h"" ~ ,.,.:~T1~p1 j~~~"it;~~[~~~~.~V ,[~ :; jJ'~Jt(; :t.~y~,~tg:h:J~y..~~ ....i...:..~:.t 1 ';i11'~;,:)~;,~", '.';'1 ,.I'?\; l~~r.\..;r'tJ: J: "'".....,'~ '..,...'"i1i;i,IJj;~'.'1'W;V<'\"";'.v . .. ", ~~,. .,t. .."" 1. , "~,0'i,tw~:::j ':., '"I , ';::"'1.1"" , . ",I; t . " "" ";:;,~;~~1!~~~t1r;,~r;f~,' ..::,""....,...',...-. ..'.... " .,...~ ;,'J.' :..;' , . .'.. i;;~; ;,~}~,::,;;...N~~J;iJiJJj!g,~~~~;i~(j,(j1~~ , , :..._:_.::....._"...;"t..:;..::~.. ..;.:.; .;...... ..." " , ',: ~. .'....:..J>'y ;;.:~...:,:,...,\:;. .. .;: ::::' .' ", ," ~~ ~ ..'... " / "j () .I c( I -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 4, 1960 The Attorney reported he had prepared the rules and regulat~ons on rental boats, party boats, ski boats, etc., to be adopted in accordance with Ord~nance 842 and had distributed copies to the Commissioners. Commissioner Watkins said he would call a meeting of the Committee and have a report ready by the next meeting. In regard to Mr. Al Rogero's agreement of September 18# 1959 to deed to the City certain rilled land in Section 2l-2~-15 near the end or Jefrords Street in return for the City cleaning out outside the seawall and backfill~ng the new seawall, the City Attorney reported Mr. Rogero had offered to hire the work done ir the City would pay him $500.00 and he would give the deed as agreed. Commissioner Watkins moved to ~nstruct the City Attorney's office to deliver a check for $500.00 in rull and final payment in return for a deed from Mr. Rogero. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly. A revised plat of Bayside /16 Unit B was presented for approval. The Engineer explained that the City had a letter from Mr. Al Rogero stating the State Road Depart- ment would be resp9nsible for paving the part of Causeway Boulevard shown ~n th~s plat as the approach to the new bridge. Commissioner Watkins moved that Bayside Subdivision #6 Unit B be approved as shown and the zoning be as indicated on the zoning map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported the cost of breeches for the motorcycle policemen would be $22.50 a pair, the same price as regular uniform trousers; boots with 16" top would be from $16.50 to $19.95 a pair; leather jackets would be $29.75 each. He thought the present bid on winter uniforms from Martin Uniform Company, Tampa, rr:dght be extended to include the breeches instead of uniform trousers as delivery was being made as needed. Commissioner Watkins moved the Manager be authorized to buy the breeches type trousers rather than the long trousers for the men that ride the motorcycles subject to an opinion from the City Attorney on the legality. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. In regard to the proposed site for Maas Brothers store, the Mayor stated discussions had been held with representatives of Maas Brothers which indicated they would locate downtown on the tract formerly purchased if they had just a little more land to the north of that which they own in Causeway Business District on Cleveland Street. He said letters from the Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce had been received urg~ng the City to assist Maas Brothers in every possible way as it was thought the new store would be a great benefit to the City. The Mayor explained ir the City dec~ded to sell Maas Brothers an extra strip of land the c~ty would be able to create a new park in filled land when Drew Street is extended west to connect to the Causeway# in a larger area which would be dedicated as a waterfront park. He asked ror the reaction of the citizens as to whether they would endorse this move to encourage Maas Brothers to build and stated if such a course is followed a time li~t would be put on when the building should start. Fire Inspector Arvie Wolfe stated some time ago representatives or the F~re Department and the Zoning and Plarn1ing Board had studied the proposed extension of existing f~re zones and had asked for a preliminary work session with the Commission. He said today the City is faced with certain penalties because these proposed fire zones have not been advanced and cited examples of a frame building going into an existing zone which would be hazardous and would raise the insurance prenuums on surrounding higher class buildings. Commissioner Watkins moved the City Manager be authorized not to issue any more permits except at his discretion based upon the proposed map that we intend to discuss further and that no permits be issued that do not comply with the proposed fire zones. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that Mr. James Wilson from the Discount HOUBe, 1721 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, had asked permission to conduct an auction for thirty days to dispose or all the materials in his place of business. He explained since the request had just come in the Chief of Police had not had time to make an investigation. Comrrdssioner Watkins moved the applicant be granted a license for thirty days only from the erfective date provided he meets all of the City's requirements and that ~t be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney before it is issued. Motion was seconded by Comrniss~oner Insco and carried unanimously. Mr. Robert J. Benson# President, Clearwater Shufrleboard Club, requested financial assistance from the City in financing two tournaments. It was requested that he write a letter to the City Manager for consideration by the Commission stating the amount of money needed. CommiSSioner Insco reported the request from the City or Clearwater for appropriations for Little Pass is about to reach the Congress and the Senate and suggested the Mayor call the Florida representatives in the House and the Senate and offer any assistance the Commission might be able to give. The Mayor announced the Budget Cornrrdssion had approved the appropriation as submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and stated he would telephone to get the latest information on it. The Attorney presented a deed of correction for MYrtle Avenue right of way to Mr. Mar~on Blackburn for the west three feet of the east thirteen feet of Lot A and Lot 12, Block 8, Property of E. H. Coachman Subdivision. Comrndss10ner Watkins moved the proper officials be authorized to execute the deed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and 'carried unanimOUSly. "t., . -1......,......"...,... ~ ..-....,. >'. r f . r. ~ I . f f i I \ I,' .'.,: :':";'';. ".. :~':'.: ;'.:~~'<.' ' . .' .; , . - . 1!,' . , . ~'~~'b" .,.. !' :;:,.~~!t:,~:~1-~!/r!\!"?~~:!f.1~~~r;~:;"i;:;"!;:i'it!~~~~~~~i\1~;<~:tt"""':~r,.::'/,::~t.~~fr~'~1~~~~~~r";!~r~~~!t': ;,,"i~::2!:=::!'~J~,,';"'ii.. CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 4, 1960 AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 4, 1960 1:30 P.M. Reports from City Manager 1. B1ds~ Crane & Carr1er 2. Bids~ Steel Channel Posts 3. Request approval for Commercial Sign . 4. Letter from Board of Pub1io Instruotion- Sani tary Sewer for New Junior High 5. Request from Jr. Chamber of Commeroe for Location of Club House 6. Other Engineerillg Matters 7. Pri vate Lot MOwing Requests 8. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Invocation Introductions Minutes of preced1ng Meetings Installation of Commissioners Elect App01ntments Publio Hearings Reports of city Manager Reports of City Attorney C1tizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Reports from Ci~ Attorn~ 9. Ordinance ~49 - Intention to Annex Fair Oaks 4th Addition 10. Request Approval of Fa1r Oaks 4th Addition 11. Ordinance Including Bottle Gas Operations in City's Gas Code 12. Contract to Purchase - Clearwater Industrial Park ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 4, 1960 Honorable Mayor and City Commission C1ty of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Please accept herewith my res1gnation effective this date as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Clearwater. I would l1ke to express my sincere appreciation to each member of the City Commission for the courtesy and ass1stance you have given me during the t~me I have served in this capacity. It has indeed been a pr1vilege to have had the opportunity to work with you. Very truly yours, /s/ Owen S. Allbritton, III Asst. City Attorney --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December l7~ 1959 Honorable Mayor and City Commission, 0/0 City Manager~ Mr. James Stewart, City Hall BUilding, Clearwater~ Florida Gentlemen: On September 8th, 1959 I tendered a resignation as Associate City Judge effective October 1st, 1959, which I later withdrew at your request. Please accept herewith my resignation effective January 4th, 1960. I would again like to express my gratitude to each of you for your many kmndnesses 1n connection with this appointment. Res~ectfully submitted, /s/ Leon Whitehurst, Jr. LW:eb ------------------------------------------------------------_._----------------------~---- December 31, 1959 City Conun1.ssion City bf Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As you knoW:>- my current appointment as C1ty Judge terminates as of January 4~ 1960. At that t~e I will have completed over five years as Municipal Judge of Clearwater~ and during that time the activ1ties of Municipal Judge have 1ncreased to a point that the oourt now dockets nearly 10~000 cases a year. '~:\~:::,.;i!:'~,,:';':<~:'~;,:;:', . Urlfortuna'tely~ the amount of time necessary to properly attend to the dut~es of :i;~;:?};~:,L~;~<:\;'?'/:,,,Mun101pal Judge has increased to the point that it has infringed upon the time ,ji ,f;i~l:~;~t/::.:</!,:;n~oessary for my private law practice. It:Ls therefore necessary for me to make "';'~~1;,it(;:.:\:,/~~:::.>:~l'rangem~n1is SO that I oan have the time neoessary to attend to my private law i,l;i,>:,i,;,~.:':.:,:,:, pl'aotioe"and to adequately s~~ve 'my c1:Lents. ;jit;i~\~!lt\~)iJi\~)~~~~\;;70i;1{')~;:,.i. .... ...;.. .... .. . . ::'l'.' ,-, ' . "~' ...<<)l... ~";" ......;1. r. ;th~: ......)I\.~ Y~"4'~ 'e'J/'J I'f>""<'.~"::'; ,'~'. ,,_ :li..,....... ,;:, ~~:'::~;:5::;;~j:':::':'i::::~:~~:~~t;~~',~':::~:::1J;Z~~Z::.j~;~1i~t~~~,~,~ ) 32- I CITY COMM[SSION ME~INQ January- 4, 1960 (continued) It is therefore w.1th deepest regret that I must ask that my appointment as Munf~ipal Judge be termdnated as of January 4, 1960 and that I not be considered for reappoint- ment at that time. As you know, I have worked to make our Mun:1.cipal Court one of the f1,nest in the state and have estab11shed many policies which I recommend be continued. With this in mind, and holding a deep consideration for the responsibilities of the position, I would be happy to continue to serve as an Associate Municipal Judge, as provided by the Charter, w.1th the intention of acting in an advisory capacity- to the new Municipal Judges. If I can be of service in this capacity without taking the time that would. prevent my private law practice I would be happy to continue serving as a Judge of the Municipal Court. At this time I w1sh to express my appreciation for the splendid cooperation g1ven to me at all times b~ yourself and those who have served as Commissioners prior to you. I have also received total cooperation from Police Chief Willis Booth and his depart- ment, and feel that our police Department is the finest in the state. Very truly yours, (s( John R. Bonner Municipal Judge JRB: el --------------------------------------------------------~------------------------------ January 4, 1960 Ci ty Conuni ssion Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: On behal~ of the Merchants Association of Clearwater, I want to urge the C:1.ty Commission to be o~ every possible assistance to Maas Brothers in their plans to build a large general department store on their property in downtown C~earwater. ...- Such a new retail facility is badly needed to encourage the growth o~ ciearwater as the retail shopp1ng center for this area, and it would do much to stabilize our growing retail business. In our opinion it would start the ball rolling toward establishing Clearwater as an even more important retail center and would undoubtecly cause considerable new downtomn retail growth and modernization. We believe that most of our retail merchants who are interested in our city- making progress realize the great need for such a general department store, and that it would be tragic if we did not help them, and they might eventually select some other location outside of Clearwater. I think you can be assured that all of our retail merchants understand the need of this project and would be in sympathy to cooperating in ever,y way poss:1.ble. Yours very truly, /s/ George W. Ewell President Merchants Association o~ Clearwater, Inc. G'WE :JRM -~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JanulI.ry 4, 1960 City Conun1ssion Clearwater, Flor~da GentJ.emen: The Clearwater Chamber or Commerce wished to urge that our City Government do everythdng possible to assist Maas Brothers in successfully completing plana for the early building of their proposed department store in Clearwater on the corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. We have followed closely the various considerations which Maas Brothers has been giving Clearwater, and we are aware of some of the problema that have confronted this CD~pany. We are sure that you gentlemen realize that the location of such a large general department store in downtown Clearwater would const:1.tute one of the greatest boo~ts possible to the econo~ of this city-. It would help to establish C~earwater as the nain retail shopping center for the entire surrounding area, doing much to encourage more people to do their retai~shopping 1n Clearwater rather than in nearby larger cities. Various business people have urged that the Chamber of Cgmmeroe cooperate in .neJ.ping to insure that Maas is able to proceed with this project on their downtown. ',I",.",',,;.~';/'I;"'..... "".,:property" .all apparentJ.y real1.zing the tremendous boost it would be to.Clearwateras , . '!.\~E1~t:i:,:/:::~,~;!::,.;~"~f)t~J!~center.. We understand that several hundred people would be employe<iin this ", ~;<;.;!!'<,~?',::;,;'7.~';:':"'new operation' , . < ~,.. ~jf~;ttt~!~j:'/~r:~,1;~T1;t;(..~,:,,2 ;,t; '. ,.",. I. _., ':',. ,. .",~;"':''''- ,..... ',' "." ~ .....\;...;.',~-'jf\~.~.;~::,~~~'.."",';<~'1, ;,:,,,.;.r.,.,.;.....j,~;:~/Ji'..;:;..T"~.;..~,., ~";;'-.~~ '. . ~ i .' . f~;':": l"~ 1.41 :~,,\,...~-rtt!l-- S.-";h/;:':"}."':'S':""~" hJ't":,' ':'I~ lt~~' 'r~;"'I.r'1"V"'4::':<t.";/"i~ ';:. t~ '.iJ.' ::i~"~~:l~ ~ ~t-:i" . . :1(- !r~'... t.,~': N' ~~; .'V'~i~.'\t'~~ . . .'" ;' , . . ~,~~~"t'n \. "~'l..{"'" ?,",.,t11t.'.~."""", ;.'.' "",'''''''~''''''/(''''' ."!)"" '''''''''',.1..-'''' ~"..;1!:,,,lfl" ".."t~,.i!l~.'~Nl\.l:~, ,1if.~J'ii"1L!.k!: ,""',~~~r-', ' .":);~", ",< ,"':i~~~~'";'~~~;,}~'iIi1&I;'~~~~;~~""~;'J~jA~i~~":;r:'i'''F {' .' ." dITY COMM[SSION MEETING January 41 1960 (continued) We have also been aware of the fact recently that considerable pressure is continuing to be exerted to locate this store outside of the city 1i~ts of Clearwater in a new shopping center. Certainly this would be a terrible blow to Clearwater as a retail center and to the economy of our city. Unless Maas is able to successfully complete their plans for their downtown proper~y, there might be a very definite possibility that another site not as beneficial to Clearwater would be considered, or we could lose the project completely. We know that you realize the great importance of this project to Clearwater and hope that you wi11 call on us for whatever we might do to assist. Yours very truly~ I~/ O. C. Lockett General Manager Clearwater Chamber of Commerce OCL:JRM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dec. 17, 1959 Honorable c~ty Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby noti~ied that, Albert Vellucci, Patrolman, Police Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on Feb. 24, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Jan. 29, 1927) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Conmdttee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension fund Isl Paul Kane, Chairman ;s; Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dec. 14, 1959 Honorable c~ty Commission ClearwaterJ Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby noti~ied thatJ John J. Neish, Serviceman IJ utilities Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on Nov. 17, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Jan. 20, 1919) and meets the requirements of our eivil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very trUly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman ;sl Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,.-:;.' '~~"'- :..:~":'~"'~."..lIo~I~~...i"~~~.:"''<f't~:'f:i''.t:~f'~. ~ ..[~V:.JfY.;...;r.:.;1 ;...A''.J~~~~........-w:f;~..\~.\\..J.~ '~."" .'. ...,,~. ,� ,� �� CITi' COMMISSION NIEETING January 4, 1960 The City Commiasinn of the City of Clearwater met in regular se�sion at the C3ty Hall, Monday, January 4, 1960, at 1;30 P.M, with the follojving members present; Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner Cleveland lnsco, Jr. Comm3.saioner James H. Watkins Commissioner Herbert R. Fields Commissioner Amos G. Smith Commissioner Robert L. lVeatherly Cornmi sgioner-Ele�t Also present were: James R. 8tewart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. C�ty Attorney S. Lickton City Engineer 4J. Mackey Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to qrder. The invocation was giyen by the Rever�nd Vander Nlay, of the Community Reformed Church, Clearvrater. Commissioner �rJatkins moved the m3.nutes of the regular meeting of December 21st and the special meet3ngs of Dec;ember llth, 15th, and l6th be approved as recorded and as submitted in'written surr�^.:ation by the Clerk to each Commissior,er and that the record show that Commissioner Fields h�s approved those meetings vahich he '�ad not previously approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Retir3ng Comrnissioner Herbert R. Fields vrith a citation from the City in appreciation for his public service as City Commissioner and also presented him with a�ast Commissioner's badge. Retiring Commissioner Fields said it had been a pleasure and honor to serve taith the Mayor, the Commissioners, the City Manager and othe� City employees. The Clerk administered the oath-of-office as Commissioner to Cleveland Insco, Jr., and Robert Z. GJeatherly, who then assumed their seat on the Comm�.ssion, Commissioner Insco said he vrished zo thank the citizens who made his re-elecf,ion possible and assured the people he would give his best to the job. Gommissioner Weatherly s�ated he would work as a representative oi all the people of ClearwaUer and thanked everyone who took an interest in his election. Letters oi r.es3gnatian were read from Judge John R. Bonner, Associa�e Judge Leon Whitehurst, Jr. and Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor Otiven S. Allbritton, III. Commissioner 4�latkins moved the resignation of Judge Bonn�r be aocepted, ar.d that in lieu of his retiring completely, that he be asked to serve as Associate City Judge, the pay to be equivalent of the salary of the City Judge on a per dient basis for Sahenever he serves. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor complimented Judge Bonner on his record and presented him a citation in sincere appreciation for services rendered to the City and its citi�ens for the last five years. Commissioner Insco moved to accept the resignation of Judge Whitehurst with regret. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Judge Leon Whitehurst with a citatian in appreciation for services rendered as City Judge. Commissioner VJatkins moved the resignation of Owen S. Allbritton, III be accepted Rith regret. Motian was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The rrJayor presented Mr, Allbritt�n with a citation from the City in apprzciation of his service as Assistant City Attorney and City Proaecutor. The Mayor reaommended City Nanager Jame� R. Stewart be reappointed at the same base salary of $12,000.00 per year. Cornmi.ssioner Smith moved �Tames R. Stewart be reappointed as City Manager for the year 1g60 at the same salary. Mo�ion was seconded by �otrunissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Zi; was recommended by the AZayor that Mr. H, H. Baslcin, Jr., be reagpointed as C�ty Attorney at $12,000,00 per year. Commissioner Watkins moved that H. H. Baskin, Jr., be appointed as City Attorney at �12,000.00 per year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carr�ed unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved Owen S. A1lbritton, IIT, be appointed as City Judge for tY�e City of Clearwater for the term prescribed by the City Charter a:t the base pay of' $4,800:00 per year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved the position of Assistant City Attorn.ey for the coming year be filled by Guy Kennedy, Jr., at a base pay of $5,000,00 �er vear. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins moved Robert W, Baker be appointed as Associate City Judge, the salary to be the equivalent of $4,800,00 on a per diem basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Comm3.ssioner Weatherly moved the Commission appoint Robert A. Freeze as City Prosecutor at a sa�.ary of y�200.00 per month. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smit�h and carried unanimously. The Clerlc admini�tered the oath-of-office to Otiven S, Allbritton, III, as City Judge; to Guy Kennedy, Jr., as Assistant Cit;� Attorney; to Robert W. Baker as Associate Municipal. Judge; to John R. Bonner as Associate Municipal Judge; and to Robert A. Freeze as City Prosecutor. i f '� � Y'..�.. . . . -2- CITY COMMISSION NlEE`.�ING sanuary 4,.1g60 It was recommended by the Manager that the bid of �16,581,.20 .from Florlda Equ�.pment Company be acceptec� as the lowest and best bid for one crane �nd carrier for the Public Works bepartment. It was explained that the back hoe and other equipment preszritly owned by the City could be used on the crane from Florida Equipment Company but cou].d not be. use3 with the crane be�ng bid bv Flori�a-Georgia Tractor Company at $15,489.00. The Florida-Georgia representative stated the back hoe was not included :ln the specifications and he believed he could include a new one and still be lower than t�:e Florida Equipment bid for crane and carrier alone. Commissioner Watl�ins moved all blds be rejected. Moti�n was seconded by Commissioner Insco and Garried unanimously. The Mayor recammended the bids be re-advertised, The Manager recomrrlended acceptir� the low bid of :�872.00 from Ready Made Si�n Company, Inc., New York City, for 200 - 8 foot U-channel pos�s and 200 - 10 i'oot U-channel posts. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract fbr the s�teel channel posts be awarded to Ready Made Sign Company for the sum of $572.00, sahich is the lowest and beat responsible bid, and that i;he appropriate officials of the City be author3zed to execute said contract whicn shall be in accordance with the plans ana specifications and bid. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. An application by Mr. Ross Welhof, Receiver, Fleetwood Apartme�ats, Inc., to erect a 4' x 6' commercial advertising sign on a site owned by Mr. John S, �aylor, Zargo, near the south�vest corner of Druid Road and Missouri Avenue, considered at 1>he December 7th meetin�, was presented a�ain. Mr. Welhof explained he was revising this application to eliminate the directional sign. Commissioner Watkins moved the slgn be approved, l�iotion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Insco. Upon the vote being talten, Commissioner idatkins, Insco, Smith and Weatherly voted "Aye". Mayor Finch voted °No". Motion carried, The Manager reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Floyd Christian, Superintendent of Public Instruction, x�€�questing permiasion to connect th,� proposed new junior high school on Belcher Road south of Gulf to Bay Boulevard to the City's sanitary sewer system and stating the 5chool Board would agree to pay fer the necessary connecting lines and the monthly se�+tEr char„e. He said the Engineer had nc objections. Commissioner Watkins moved the request be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. In re�ard to the request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for a clubhouse site, the Manager reoommended a location about 1C00 feet north of #4 Firs Station on Weber Road. The City Attorney presented a proposed deed. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be granted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner• Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-1 �vas presented requiring three property owners to clean the:ir ].ots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins rnoved Resolution 60-1 be pa:,sed arid adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motiion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. • The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 849 declaring the City's intention to annex acreage in Section 24-2g-1.5 to be knotivn as the Fourth Atldition to Fair Oaks. Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance 849 be passed on its first reading. M�tion was seconded by Commissicner VJatkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 8�{-9 be read and considered by title only on second reading by unanimous consent of the Commj.ssian. Motion was seconded by Commissioner �nsco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only, Gommissioner Watkins moved drdinance $49 be F�assed on its second readino by titl� only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimousl�r. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 849 be read and considered on its third and final readin�; at this mesting of the Commissior_ by the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissianer Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 849 be passed on its �hird and final reading and adopted and the proper ofiicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly ar_d carried unanimously. A plat of Fourth Addition to Fair Oaks was presented. The Manager reported the contrac�t in accordance witn Ordinance 632 and 750 ?�ad been signed by the developer, Mr. M. E. Sever, and bond had been posted to cover improtremerits. The Zoning and Planning Board had recommended approval. Commzssioner Watkins moved the plat �f Fourth Addition to Fair Oaks be approved, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insc� and carrizd unanimously. The Attorney read on its first rea�.ing Ordinance 850 which by repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 8�3 would extend the Gas Code to cover liquefied petroleum gas, Commissioner s Watkins moved Ordinance 850 be passed on its first reading. Motion was aeconded by Commissioner Smi�h and carried unanimously. Mr. Leon Whitehurst, attorney, representing the Pinellas County Gas Atisociation, asked an opportunity to go over a copy of the proposed ordinance with �he L.P. gas dealers. Comm�.ssioner Watkins moved the second reading cf Ordinance 850 be def�rred until two weeks from today, the next rEgular meeting on January 18th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested Mr. Whitehurst and represEntatives of the L.P. Gas Association meet with the Comm3.ssion in executive session next bYonday afternoon, January llth. The A�torney presented a contract with H. K. McIntire and R. G. McIz�tire for the purchase of Lot g, Clearwater Industrial Pax�k, containin� 4,78 acres, for a botal of $15,057.00, with check attached for $6,000.00; and addit3_onal $6,000.00 to be pai8 on or before April 30, 1960; balance of �3,057.00 to be paid on closing April 30, 1g61. Commisaioner Watkins moved the contract be approved and tge proper offic:Lals be aixthor- ized to execute it. Motion trras second�d by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. -3- GITY COMMISS:CON �ET�DIG January #, 1g6o The Attorney reported he had prepared the rules and regulations on ren:al boats, party boats, ski boabs, etc., to be adopted in accordance with Ordinance 842 and had distributed copies to the Commissioners. Commisslone�� Watkins said he would call a meetin� of the Commit�tee and have a report ready by the next meeting. In regard to Mr. Al Rogero's agreement of September 18, 1g59 to deed to the City certain filled land in Section 21-29-15 near the end of Jeffords Street in return f'or the City cleaning out outside the seaivall and backfilling the new seawall, the City Attorney repoxted Mr. Rogero l,zad offered to hire the work done if the Gity would pay him $500,00 and he would give the deed as agreed. Commiasioner Watkins moved t� instxuct the City Attorney's office to deliver a cheek for $500.00 in fuli and Final payment in return �:or a deed from Mr. Rogero. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A revised plat of Bayside #6 Unit B was presented for approval, The Engineer explained that the Gity had a letter from Mr, A1 Rogero stating the State Road Depart- ment would be responsible for pav3ng the part of Causevaay Boulevard shown in this plat as ttie apprc:ach to the Zew bridge. Commissioner 4�atkins moved that Bayside Subdivision #6 Unit B be appraved as shown and the zoning be as indicated on the zoning map. Motion was seconaed by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported the cost of breeches for the mo�orcycle policemen would be $22.50 a pair, the same price as regular uniform trousers; boots w3.th 16" top would be from $16.5o to �19.95 a pair; leather jacke�s would be $29.75 each. He thought the present bid on winter uniforms from Martin Uniform Company, Tampa, might be extended to include the breeches instead of uniform trousers as delivery was being made as needed. Commissioner Watkins moveci the Manager be authorized to buy the breeches type trousers rather than the long trousers for the men that ride the motorcyeles subject to an opinion from the City At�orney on the legality. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Insco and carried unanimously. In regard to the proposed site for Maas Brothers store, the Mayor stated discussions Y�ad been held with representatives of Maas Brothers which indicated they would locate downtov,m on the tract �ormerly purchased if they had jus� a little more land to the north of that whieh they own in Causeway Business District on Cleve3.and Street. He said letters from the Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce had, been received urbing the City to assist Maas Brothers in every possible way as it was thought the new store would be a great benefit to the City. The Mayor explained if the Ci�y decided to sell Maas Brothers an extra strip of land the City would be able to create a new park in filled land when Drew Street is extended west to connect to th� Causeway, in a larger area which would be dec�icated as a waterfront park. He asked for the reaction of the citizens as to whether they wouZd endorse this move to encourage Maas Brothers to build and stated if such a course is followed a time limit would be put ori when the building should start, Fire Inspector Arvie Wolfe stated seme time ago representatives of the Fire Department and the Zoning and Planning Board had studied the proposed extension of existing fire zones and had asked for a preliminary work session with the Commission. He said today the City is faced t,vith cert�in penalties because these proposed fire zones have not been advanced and cited examples of a frame building going into an existing zone which kould be hazardous and would raise the insurance premiums on surrounding higher class buildings. Commi�sioner Watkins moved the City Manager be autho�ized not to is�ue any_more permits except at his discretion based upon the proposed map that tive intend to discuss further and that no permits be iasued that do not comply with �he proposed fire zones, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that Mr, James Wilson from the Discount House, 1721 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, had asked permiasion to conduct an auction for thirty days to dispos� of all the materials in his ,alace of business. He explained since �he request had just coma in the Ch.ief' of Police had not had time to make an investigation. Commissioner Watkins moved the applicant be granted a linense for thirty days only from the effective date provided he meets aIl of the City's requirements and that it be approved by the City Manager and the City Att^rney before it is issued. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimousl;�. A'ls�. Rober� J: Benson, President, Clearwater Shuffleboard Club, requested financial assistarice from the City in financing two tournaments. It was requested that he write a letter ta the City Manager for consideration by the Commission stating the amount of money needed. Gommisai�ner Insca reported the request fxom the City of Clearwater for appropriations for Little Pass is about to reach the Congress and the Senate and suggested the Mayor call the �'lorida representatives in the House and the Senate and offer any assistance the CommisSion might be able to give. The Mayor announced the Bud�et Commission hacl approved the appropriation as s�bmitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anc� stated ha would telephone to get the latest information on it. The Attorney presented a deed of ecrrection for Myrtle Avenue right of way to Mr. Marion Blackburn for the west three feet of the east thirteen feet of I�ot A ancl Lot 12, Block 8, Property of E. H. Cpachman Subdivis3.on, Commissione.r'Watkins moved �he proper of�ie3als be authorized to execute the deed. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. "1 �._ � `� > C..� .� � _y.^ CITY COMMISSTflN MEETING January 4, '1960 The Commission, now adjourned as the Ci�y Commisaion and aeting as Trus�ees of the Pension Fund, heard letters read from the Advisory Comm3.ttee recommend�:ng that Alber� Vellucci, Patrolman, PoZice Department; John J. Ne3.sh, Serviceman I, Utilities Department, be admitted to �;he Pension P1an. Commissionex Watkins moved to approve the admittance of these twa employees into �he Pension P1an. Motion wa� seconded by Comm3.ssioner Insco and carried ur,an3mously. There being no further Uueiness, the meetin,� was adjourned at 5:10 P.M. � � Mayor C ss 'oner 9ttest: f� C y er CI•7,'Y' COMMISSION I�.��TING January �, 1960 AGENDA Reports from City Manager CITY CONIlvIISSIOFd MEETING . B s, Crane & Carr er JANUARY 4, ].960 2. Bic�s, Stee1 Channel Posts �-�3Q p.M. 3. Request approval for Commercial Sign 4, Letter �rom Board of Public Instrixetion- Ir.v�ucation Sanitary 5evrer for New Junior High Introductions 5. Requeat from Jr. Chamber of Commerce Minutas of Preced:Lng Meeting� Pcr Location of Club House Installation of Commissioners �lecZ 6. Other En�ineering Matters Appointments 7a Private Lot Mov�ing Request� Public Hearings 8. Verba'2 Repor'cs and Other Pendiri� Reports o� City Manager Matters Reports of City Attorney Citi.zens to be Heard Reports £`rom City Attorney Other Commission Action , O� nance • - Tn ention to Annex Adjournmer;:t Fair �aks 4th Addition Meeting Pension Plan Trus�;ees 10. Request Approval oz Fair Oaks 4th A�:dition 11. Ordinance Includin� �o�:tle GaS Oper�,tions 3n Cityts Gas Code 12. Cc�ntract ta Pixrchase - Clearwater .indu�trial Park January 4, 1ya'0 Honprable Mayor and dity Commission City of Clearwater Clearvrater, Flor� da Gen�lemen; Please accept herewith my resignation effective this d�te as As�istant City Attorney for the City c�f Glearvrater. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to each memb�r oP the CiLy Commission for the �ourtesy and assi�tance you have giyen me during;thz time ? have served in tYi_s capaci�y, It has indeed been a privilege to have had the oppar�unity f,o work with yoa. Vary truly yours, /s/ Owen S. Allbritton, TII Asst. City Attorney Deeember 17, 1959 Honorable Mayor and Gity Commission, c/o City Manate�, Mr. James Stewart, City Hall Buildzng, Clearwa�er, Florida �entXemen: On Septe�cnber 8th, 195Q I tendered a resignation as Associate City 7udge effective �ctober lst, 1959, �rhich I later withdrew at your rsquest. Please aacept herewith my resignation effective January 4th, 1960. I would a�ain like to e.Ypress my gratitude t� each of y�u for• your many kindnesses in connectiori with this appointriient. Res ectfully submitted, �s�Leon [Vhitehurst, Jr.: LGJ: eb December 31, 1959 City Comtnission City oi' Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As you knoW',. my current appointment as City Judge terminates as of January 4, lgb0. At that time I will have completed over five years as Mun3cipal Judge of Clearwater, and during that t3me the aetivitie� of Municipal Judge have increased to a point that the court now dockets r.early 10,000 cases a year. Unfortunately, the amount of time necessa�ry tc� properly attend to the duties of Municipal Judge nas increased to the point that it has infringed upon the ti�ne nec�ssar� for. my private law practice. Tt is therefore necessary for me to make arrangemen�s so that T can have the time necessary to attend t� my private law practice and �o adequately s�rve m� clients. 0 � f � ��.� � � , CTTY COMMISSION MEETINr January �E, 1960 (continued) It ie therefore with deepest regret that I niust ask tha� my appointmen� as Mur.icipal Judge be terminatQd as o� Januar;� 4, �.96o and that I no� be considered fo� reappoint- ment at that time. As you knQw, I have worked to make our T�Iunicipal Gourt one of the finest in the state and have established many policies which I recommend be continued, tiJ3.th this in mind, and holding a deep eonsideration for the responsibilities of the positi�n, T would be happy to continue i;o serv2 as an Assoc:�.ate Municipal Judge, as pravided by the Charter, with the intenti�n of acting in an advisony capacity to the new Municipal Jud�es. If I can be of service in 'chis capacity�cvithout taking the time that would prevent my priva.te law practice T would be hap�y to continue serving a� a Jud�e of the Municipal Court, At this time I wish to express my apprecia�ion for the splendid cooAeration g3ven to me at all times by yourself and those who have served as Commissianers prior �o you. I have also received total cooper�tion from Poli.e Chief Wi11is aooth and his depart- ment, and feel that our Yolice Department is the finest in ths state. VerS* truly yours, /s/ John R. Bonner Municipal JudgE JRB:el January 4, 1950 City Conuni.ssior_ Clearwater, Florida Gentlame�: On behalf �f the Merchants Association of C:iearwater, I want to urge the City Commission to be of every possible assistance to Maas Brothers in cheir plans to build a lar�e general department store on their property in dov,mtown Glearwater. •.... Such a new retail facility is badly needed to er.courage the growth of Clearwater as the retail shopping center for this area, and it would do mach to stabilize our growing retail bueiness, In our opinion it would start the ba11 rolling toward establishing Cle�rwater as an even more important retai"! center and would t�ndoubte�ly cause consi:derable new dawntown retail growth and modeY•nization. We believe that mosv of oixr retail merchants who are interested in our city making progress realize the great need for such a general department store, and that it woulrl be tra�ic if we did not help them, and they m9.ght eventually seleet aome other location outside of Clearwater. I think you can be assured that all of our retail merchants understan.d the need of this project a�d would be in sympathy to cooperating in every way possible. Yours very truly, /s/ George W, Ewell President Merchants Association of Clearwater, Inc. G'r!E : JRM Jariva�ry 4, 1960 _ City Commissior Clearwater, Florida Gentlemenr The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce wished to urge that our City Government do everything possible to assist Maas Brothers in sucaessfully completiing plans for the early huilding of their proposed department store in Clearwater on the corner oi Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. Wz have followed closely the various coz�sideratione which Maas Brothers has been giv3ng Clearvrater, and we are aware of some of the problems that have confror�ed this ex)mpany. We are sure that you gentlemen realize that the location of such a lar�e general department store in downtown Clearwater would cona�itute one of L-he �reatest boosts possible to the economy of this city. It wquld help to establish Clearwater as the ma�n refiail shopping center for the entire surrounding area, doing much to �ncoura�e more people to do their retai].,shopping in Clearwater rather than in nearb,y larger citiea. Various businesa people have urged that th� Chamber of Cgmmerce cooperate in helping to insure that Maas is able to procEed with this project on their downf;own property, all apparently realizing the tremendous boost it would be to Clea�water as a r�ta31 center. We understand that several hundred people would be emploged in this new operation. ."r �3� OITY COMN�SSION MEETIIIC January 4, 1960 (continued) We ha;:*e also been aware of the fact recently that considerable pressure is continuing to be exerted to locate this store oubsi�.e of the city limit� of Clearw�ater in a new shoppin� center. Certainly this would be a terrible blow to Clearwater a� a retail center and to the economy of our city. • Unlesa T�iaas is able to successfully complete their plans for �heir downtown proper�y, there might be a very definite possibility that another site not as beneficial to Clearwater would be considered, or we could lose the pro,ject completely. We know that you realize the great importance of this project to Clearwater an3 k�ope that yo�u wi11 call on us for whateoer we mi.ght do to assist. Yours very truly, /s� 0, C. Lockett General Manager Clearwater Chamber of Commerce OCL:JRM Dec. 17, 1959 Honorable City Cammission Clearwater, Floxida Gentlemen; As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension F"and, you are hereby notified that, Albert V'ellucci, Patrolman, Police Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on Feb, 24, 1959. He is under 45 years oe age (birthdate Jan. 29, 1g27) and meets the reqizirements of our �ivil Service, It is hereby recommended by the P_dvisory Committee that he be accepted into memb�rship. Very truly yours, Advisory Commiti:ee of The Employees� Pension fund �s� Paul Kane, Chairman �`s/ Edc�rin Blanton /s� Helen Peters Dee. 14, 19�,9 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Geiltlemen : As Trustees oi' the City of Clearwater �nployzes� Pension Fur.d, you are hereby notified that, John J. I�Teiah, Serviceman I, Utilit�cs Department, ilas been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employe.e began his service with the City on Nov. 17, 1g�9. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Jan. 20, 1919) and nee-�s the requirements of oim Eivil Service, Iti is hereby recom�nended by the Adv�sory Comrnittee that he be accepted into memb�rship. Jery truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees� Pension Fund �s/ Paul Kane, Chairman %s/ Edwin Blanton �s/ Helen Peters