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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 15, 1960
The City Commission o~ the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Hall, Monday, February 15, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Alex D. Finch
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
James H. Watkins
Amos G. Smith
Robert L. Weatherly
Mayor-Commissioner
Conuniss:1oner
Conuniss:1oner
Conunissioner
Conuniss:1oner
Also present were:
James R. Ste\'lart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
W. Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend
Walter Hall of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Commiss:1oner Insco
moved the minutes of the regular nleeting of February 1st be approved as recorded and
as submitted in \'iritten swrunation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carr:1ed unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanitary sewers to serve all
properties on Clearwater Beach north of Kipling Plaza except Mandalay Point Subdivision
and areas presently served by sewers. The Engineer estimated the total cost at $47,950.00
or $5.15 per front foot. He recommended the project be assessed on a front ~oot basis
using the short side for corner lots and an average of the short sides ~or pie-shaped
or odd-shaped lots. Mr. Robert Baker objected on behalf o~ the 1001 Corporation. Letters
of objection were presented from Mrs. Ida Ravel, Oscar J. Jenkins, Edward P. Burton.
Commissioner Smith moved the Engineer be instructed to go ahead \'li th this project and
that the assessment be on a front foot basis, corner lots to be assessed on short side
only and an average of the short sides for the pie-shaped or odd-shaped lots as recommended
by the Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
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Regarding bids for paving Florida Avenue ~rom Turner to Gulf to Bay and Turner Street
from Phoenix to Keene, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $8,877.50 from
E. H. Holcomb, Jr. Commissioner Weatherly moved that the contract for paving Florida
Avenue from Turner to Gulf to Bay and Turner Street paving from Phoenix to Keene be
awarded to E. H. Holcomb, Jr. for the sum of $8,877.50, which is the lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
the contract which shall be in accordance \'lith the plans and specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Manager stated he had received an application from Mr. E. L. Burel, owner of
Beach Taxi Service, for a permit to operate one more taxi ~rom Clearwater Beach in
addition to the two he is presently operating. The Manager stated he and the Police
Chief after investigation recommended approval. It was suggested that the Police
Department should make a recommendation as to the location of another taxi space on the
Beach. Commissioner Smith moved the request be granted for an additional permit.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins recommended the Commission have a meeting with representatives
from the various taxi companies to discuss whether a zone system or meter system was
best and set up an equitable system so each cab company would be charging the same rates
for the same distance. Commissioner Watldns moved the City Manager be instructed to
request the Chief of Police to see that all cab companies have their rates posted in
their cabs as the law requires. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
An application to operate a second hand store in the 1900 block of Drew Street was
presented from Messrs. W. P. Steeves and B. G. Steeves. He stated the Chief of Police
after investigation recommended approval. Commissioner Watkins moved the application
be approved. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding the drainage on Ox~ord Drive from Magnolia to Druid, the Engineer stated
a survey was made and that the subsurface drainage was flowing ~rom Canterbury Road
down to Allen'S Creek in a southerly and westerly direction. He stated the owner of
Lot 50, Druid Acres 2nd Addition, had installed a drain pipe in his property to bring
the water directly to the curb which aggravated the problem. He recommended installation
of a storm sewer on the east side of the street to carry the water to a catch basin and
estimated the cost at $1,395.00 or $2.32 per front foot if the Commission wished to
a ssess the project. Commissioner \'latlcins stated it apparently vms the topography of
the land and not a localized problem, there~ore he moved the City put the drainage in
at no assessment to the property owners. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
An application was presented from the Texaco Company to rebuild the service station
located at the northwest corner o~ Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue. Commiss:1oner
Insco aSked to be excused from discuss:1on and voting as his firm represented Texaco in
other ~~tters. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval o~ the plans. The
Engineer approved the plans except plumbing details did not :1ndicate disposal o~ sanitary
sewage and water ~rom the wash rack. He stated there was a sixty ~oot dr:1veway opening
already existing which was contrary to the present ordinance and he would recommend a
pedestr:1an island be created at the corner ~or safety. Commissioner Watk:1ns moved it be
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 15, 1960
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approved subject to acceptance by the Texaco Company of the additional island and that
permissive use ror cutting the curb for the entire length be granted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Weatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Watkins,
Weatherly" Smith and Finch voted "Aye". Conun1ssioner Insco did not vote. Motion carried.
Resolution 60-9 was presented requiring three property owners to clean their lots
of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-9 be passed and
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented ~or its third reading Ordinance 851 amending Section 1,
Chapter 10, Clearwater City Code, 1950, by revising the various fire districts of the
City. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 851 be conSidered on its third reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
Ordinance 851 was read in full on its third reading. Commissioner Watkins moved
Ordinance 852 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimOUSly.
The Attorney presented ror its third reading Ordinance 854 annexing Blackshire
Estates; Lot 1" Block 18, 3rd Addition to Highland Pines; area in Section 13-29-15 to
be known as University Park; area in Section 23-29-15. CommiSSioner Smith moved
Ordinance 854 be read on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
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Ordinance~854 was read in full on its third reading.
Ordinance 854 be passed on its third and final reading and
appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Attorney reported he had discussed with ~w. Howard Rives, who represents
Casity-Whetstone Oil Company, purchaser of the property in Section 23-29-15, the
County Engineer'S request that the City try to obtain right or way ror the County
for its present project of opening Highland Avenue. He stated the property owners have
already either dedicated or have re-ofrered to convey by deed to the City right of way
for Lakeview but do not feel the right of way for Highland should be given to the
County as a condemnation suit against the former ovmer, VI. A. Salls is now in Court.
The Commission was in favor or completing the annexation and letting the Court decide
the disposition of the right of way for Highland.
Cornmdssioner Insco moved
adopted and that the
was seconded by Commissioner
Regarding Ordinance 855 which would provide ror the issuance of licenses for .
bicycles and regulate the operation of bicycles, Mrs. Virginia DeWees asked on behalf
of the Business and Professional Women's Club that the ordinance be tabled at this
time for further study. Representatives of the various P.T.A. 's in the community
indicated they would like an opportunity to study the ordinance before making any
recommendation. Commissioner Watl{ins moved consideration of Ordinance 855 be postponed
to a future date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carr.ied unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 856 annexing acreage to be known
as Fourth Addition to Fair Oaks. CommiSSioner Watkins moved Ordinance 856 be passed on
its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimouslY.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 856 be considered on its second reading by
title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Ordinance 856 was read by title oaly.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 856 be passed on its second reading by title only.
Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 856 be read and considered on its third and
final reading at this meeting with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordihance 856 be passed on its third and final
reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 857 declaring the City's intention to annex Lots 3 and 16" Block G, Salls
Subdivision~ was presented for its ~irst reading. Dr.. G. H. Draxton" o,~er, stated he
wished to use Lot 3 ror a doctors' of rice building and Lot 16 for parking incidental to
the building, and also that he wished to connect the building to the City'S sanitary
sewer. The Zoning and Planning Board had recommended that Lot 3 be zoned Business and
Lot 16 be zoned R-l as land use shows Jefferson Avenue is predominantly single family.
Mr. R. J. Milbauer, attorney, representing seventy-two property owners in the affected
area, presented a petition of opposition to the proposed annexation and stated that
deed restrictions applying to Lot 16 would prevent it being used for a parking lot. It
was suggested that perhaps Lot 3 could be annexed without objection to obtain sewer
connection for the building. Commissioner Smith moved to reject the application for
annexation unt~l the people in this particular area work out their own difficulties.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 15, 1960
Resolution 60-10 was presented authorizing the payment of $4,967.47 to Br~ley,
Wild and Associates, Consult~ng Engineers, ~or services in connection with the
Clearwater East Sewerage Project. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-10 be
approved and the proper of~icials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Cornmdsaioner Weatherly and carr~ed unanimoUSly.
Resolution 60-11 was presented authorizing the proper officials to execute an
easement for storm sewer in Lakeview Avenue near Fort Harrison to the State Road
Department. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-11 be approved and the proper
offic~als authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
The Attorney requested that Item 16, "Pierce Street", be delayed to the next
meeting as the descriptions for the right o~ way are not completed.
Mayor Finch recognized Councilman Nordstrom from Muskegon He~ghts, Michigan, who
was visiting the meeting.
Upon an inquiry rrom Commissioner Smith relative to the status of tennis court
plans for Crest Lake Park, the City Engineer reported them almost complete.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., to the Library
Board to replace Mr. WID. Goza whose term had expired. Commissioner Insco moved to
commend Wm. Goza for his year's service and to appoint H. H. Baskin, Sr., to serve
a one year term on the Library Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Mr. James Novotny was reSigning from the Industrial
Commdttee. Commissioner Insco moved to accept Mr. Novotny's resignation ~dth regret.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. James Novotny to the Zoning and
Planning Board. Comm~ssioner Watkins moved Mr. Novotny be appo~nted to the Zoning and
Planning Board ~or a period or one year and that Mr. E. L. Mylander be re-appointed for
an addit~onal year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Insco commented on the shortage or men in some departments, particularly
in the Police Department, and stated he had found upon investigation that at times only
two patrol cars \'lere patrolling the entire City. He asl<:eci if the patrolmen \'lere being
replaced up to the rull strength that the Commission had author.ized ~or the Police
Department. The Manager stated the Police Department was not up to its full strength,
that they had been attempting to build up an eligibility list but it had been impossible
to get enough qualiried applicants and that most of the cities in the state were facing
the same situation. He said no emergency situation exists but the Police Chie~ has
been authorized to employ a~iliary policemen as needed.
Commissioner Smith suggested that plans be prepared and put out for bids at the
earliest possible time ~or the new Garden Avenue parl<:ing lot.
The Attorney asked authorization to apply to the Board or Adjustment and Appeal on
Zoning for a permissive Business use or the City-o\r.ned property in Causeway Business
District to be purchased by Maas Brothers, Inc., for a department store site. Commiss~aner
Watkins moved the City Attorney be authorized to apply to the Board of Adjustment and
Appeal on Zoning with the consent of the Commission for permissive use on behalf of
Maas Brothers to comply with the City's contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins stated the Recreation Board of the Chamber of Commerce had
asked if the Phillies could be contacted to see if ~t is permissible to set aside the
north section~ of Jack Russell Stadiwn for the use of the colored people during the
Phillies' games and also the Bomber games, and i~ agreeable and legal, then to instruct
the City Engineer to prepare plans to put an add~tional ramp up to that sect~on for a
separate entrance, and if possible to give the colored P.T.A.'s permission to run a
concession in that area. Commdssioner Watkins moved to ~nstruct the City Manager,
City Attorney and City Engineer to proceed prOVided it does not interfere with the
contract we have with the Phillies or the concessionaire. Motion was seconded by
Comrrdssioner Weatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Watkins, Weatherly,
Insco and Smith voted 11 Aye '1 . Mayor Finch voted "No". Motion carried.
The City Attorney asked authority to negotiate '\'dth HON'ard Johnson, Inc., a
problem concerning di~ferences in the right of way ~or Marianne Street as set out in
the addendum to its lease and in the present State Road Department requ~rements. He
ind~cated the corporation had aslced that its sign now in the right of' way be moved at
City expense. Commissioner Watkins moved the City Manager, the City Attorney and City
Engineer, ir they find that we have gone be~ond the contract that we entered into with
the Howard Johnson company, be authorized to negotiate and proper off'icials sign the
necessary instruments to be sure we have sufricient right of way for the new west
bridge with costs not to exceed $700.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimOUSly.
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION ~ETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1960
1:30 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 15, 1960
Public H:ear:11:!8s
1. Sanitary Sewers, Kipling Plaza North
(not to include Mandalay point Subd.)
Reports from Cit~ Manager
2. Bids, Florida Ave. paving, Turner to
Gulf-to-BaYj Turner St. paving, Phoenix
to Keene
3. Request for Additional Taxi Permit,
Beach Taxi
4. Application ror Second Hand Store
5. D~ainage, Oxrord Drive
6. Request for Rebuilding Texaco Service
Station, NW Corner Drew and N. Ft.
Harrison
7. Other Engineering Matters
8. Private Lot Mowing Requests
9. Verbal Reports and other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorne~
10. Ord. V~Sl - Fire Districts
11. Ord. 1854 - Annexation of Blackshire
Estates; Lot 1, Bl. 18, 3rd Addn. to
Highland Pines; Land in Sec. 13, Twp.
29S, Rge. 15Ej and Land in the NW t
Sec. 23, Twp. 29S, Rge. l5E.
12. Ord. #855 - Bicycles
13. Ord. #856 - Annexation of 4th Addn. to
Fair Oaks
14. Ord. #857 - Intention to Annex Lots 3
and 16 Bl. G, Salls Subd.
15. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild
Assoc.
16. Pierce Street
Invocation
Introductions
Minutes or Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission ~ction
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
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Jan. 29, 1960
Honorable City Conmission
Clearwater~ Flo~ida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City df Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that, Eddie Mack Davis, laborer, Public Works Department, Street
Clean:1ng Section, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by
him as a "First Classll risk.
The aoove employee began his service with the City on Apr. 22, 1959. He
is under 45 years of age (birthdate July 13, 1939) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the AdvisoF,Y Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees'
Pension f'und
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/sl Edwin Blanton
Is! Helen Peters
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Jan. 29, 1960
Honorable City Cornrrdssion
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees o~ the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notiried that, Marietta M. Millican, Clerk I~ Sewage Treatment Plant, has
been dUly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class"
risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on July 20, 1959. She
is under ~5 years of age (birthdate Jan. 14, 1918) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It 1s hereby recommended by the Adviso~y Committee that she be
accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees'
Pens:1on fund
Is! Paul Kane, Chairman
Isl Edwin Blanton
/sl Helen Peters
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CZTX COMMISSION MEETING
, February 15, 1gG0
The City Commission oi the City of Glearvrater met in regular session at the City
Ha11, Monday, February 15, 1g60, at 1:30 P.M, with the folloUring members present:
l�lex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner
Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissianer
James H. YJatkins Commissioner
�1mos G. Smzth Commissioner
Robert L. Weatherly Commissioner
Also present wer�:
James R. Stewart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
U7. Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The P+Iayor called the rneeting to order. The invocation �vas given by the Reverend
Walter Hall of Peace Memorial Presbyteria� Church, Clearwater, Commissioner Insco
moved the minutes of the regular meetin� of February lst be approved as recorded and
as submitted in taritten surrnnGtion by the Clerk to each Comrnissioner. I�Iotion vras
seconded by Comm3.ssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanitary sewers to serve a�l
�roperties on Clearvrater Beach north of Kipling Plaza except Mandalay Point Subdivision
and areas presently served by sewers. The Er�ineer estimated the total cost at �47,950.00
or $5.15 per front foot. He recommended the project be assessed on a?ront ioot basis
usin� the short side for corner lots and an average of the short sides for pie-shapefl
or odd-shaped lots, r�tr, Robert Baker objected on behalf oi the 1U01 Ccrporation. Letters
of objection were presented from Mrs. Ida Ravel, Oscar J. Jenk�ns, Edward P. Burton.
Commissioner Smith moved the Engineer be ins�ructed to go ahead ti�rith this project and
that the assessment be on a front foot basis, corner lots to pe assessed on short side
anly and an average of the short sides for the pie-shaped or odd-shaped lo�s as recommended
Uy tne Engineer. Mo�ion v�as seconde� by CommissionPr j4eatherly and carried unanimouslyo
Regarding bids for paving Florida Avenue from Turner to Gulf to Bay and Zurner Stree�
from phoenix to Keene, tlze Manager recommended aceepting 1;he low bid of �8,877.5� from
E. H. Holcomb, Jr. Commissioner Weabherly moved that the contract fcr paving Flor�da
Avenue from Turner to Gulf to Bay and Turner Street paving from Phoenix to Keene be
avaarded to E, H. Holcomb, Jr. ior the sum of �$,877.50, which is the lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
the contract which shall be zn accordance i�.th �he plans and s�ecifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner t�Jatkins and carried unanimously.
The Manager stated he had received an apnlication from Mr, E. I,, Burel, ovmer of
Bzach Taxi Service, for a permit to operate one more taxi from Clearwater Beach in
addition to the two he is presently operating. The Manager stated he and tYie Police
Chief after investigation recommended approval. It was suggested that the police
Department should make a recommendation as to the location of ano�her taxi space on the
Beach. Gommissioner Smith moved the request be granzed for an additional permit.
Motion vaas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner UJatkins recommended the Commission have a meeting t�tith representatives
from the various taxi companies to discuss whether a zone �ystem or meter system tivas
best and set up an equitable system so each oab company would be charging the same rates
for the same d�stance. Conunissioner Watkins moved the City Nanager be instructed to
request the Chief of Poliee �o see that alw cab companies have their rates posted in
their cabs as tlie lativ r.equire�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
An application to operate a second hand store in the 1y00 block of Drew Street vras
presen�ted from Messrs, i�, p, Steeves and B. G. Steeves, He stated the Chief of Police
after 3.nvestigation recommended approval. Corrvn�ssioner Watkins moved the applica:ion
be approved. Motion svas seconded by Commissioner Vleat;herly and carried unanimously.
Regar3ing the drainage on Oxford Drive from Magnolia to Druid, the Engineer stated
a sttryey was made and that the subsurfaee drainage was flowing frorn Canterbury R�ad
doUm to Allen's Creek in a southerly and wes�erly direction. He s�ated the owner of
Lo{; 50, Druid Acres 2nd Addition, had installed a drain pipe in his property to bring
the water directly to the curb which aggravated the problem. He recommended installation
of a storm sewer on thE east sicte of the street to carry the t�vater to a catch basin and
estimated the cost at $1,395•�0 or $2.32 per front foot if the Commission wished to
assess the project, Commissioner Waticins stated it apparently wa� the topography of
the land and not a localized problem, therefore he moved the City put the drainage in
at no asseusmen� to the properi:y owners, Motion ivas seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimo��ly.
An application was presented from the Texaco Company to rebuild the sertrice station
located at the northtvest corner of Drew Street and Fort I3arrison Avenue. Commissioner
Insco as�ced to be excused from discussion and voting as his firm represented Texaco in
other matters. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval of the plans. The
Engineer approved th� �lans except plumbing details did not indicate disposal of sanitary
sewage and water from the wash rack. He stated there t�ras a sixty foot driveway opening
alre�dy exist3ng wh3ch was contrary to the present ordinance and he would recommend a
pedestrlan island be created at the corner for safety. Commissioner tiVatkins movec� it be
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approved subject to acceptance by the Texaco Compan� �f' the additional isJ.and and that
perm3.ssive use for cutting the curb for the entire lexigth be granted, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner bJeatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners l�Jaticina,
Weatherly, Smith and Finch voted "Aye°`. Commissioi�er Tnsco did not vote. Motion carried.
Resolutzon 60-9 was presented requiring three property owners �o clean tlzeir lots
of �reeds and underbrush. Commissioner T+latkins moved Resolution 60-9 be passed and
adopted and �he proper �fficials be authorized bo exectite it. Motion was seconded by
Gommissioner ZVeatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented for its third reading Ordinance 851 amendin� Seci;ion l,
Chapter 10, Cleartvater City Code, 1950, by revising the various fire districts of' the
City. Commissioner Watkins moved Qrdinan�e 851 be considered on ibs third read3ng.
Motion iJas seconded by Commi.ssioner Insco and cairied unanimously.
Ordinance 851 was read ii� full on its thircl reading, l;ommissioner tivatkins moved
Ordinance 351 he passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper
off3cials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented for its third reading Ordinance 854 annexing Blackshire
Estates; I,ot 1, Block 18, 3rd Addition to Highland Pines; area in Section 13-29-15 to
be knoti,m as University Park; area in Section 23-29-15. C�mmissioner Sr,Ltth m�ved
Ordinance 8511- be read on its tl�ird and final reading. Motion was secondeu by
ComrrLssioner ti�featherly and carriec3 unanimously.
Ordinaz�cet 854 was read in full on its third re�ding. Commissioner Insco moved
Ordinance 854 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the
agpropriate ofzicials be authori2ed:�o execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissionei
Watkins and carried unaniinously.
The Attorney reported he had discussed with Mr. Howard Rives, who represents
Casity-Whetstone Oil Ccmpany, purchaser of the property in SectiorL 23-2g-15, the
Coun�y Engineer�s request that the City try to obtain right of way for the County
for its present project of opening Highland Avenue. He stated the propert�y owners have
already either d�dicated or have re-offered to convey by deed to the Ci'cy ri�ht of way
for Lakevieiv but do not feel the right of way for Highland should be give�.l to the
County as a condemnation suit against the former owner, W. A. Sa11s is now in Court.
The Commission Trras in favor of completing the annexation and letting the Court decide
the disposition of the right of way for Highland.
Regarding Ordir_ance 855 tivhich i�aould provide for the issuan�e of licenses for a
bicy��es and regulate the opzration of bicycles, Mrs. Virginia DeWees asked on behalf
of the Business �nd Professional Women's Club that the ordinanse �ie tabled at this
time for further study. Representatives of the various P,T,A.'s in the community
indicated they would like an oppartunit� to study the ordinance lefore making any
recommendation. Commissioner j�Jatkins moved consideration of Ord3nance 855 be postponed
to a future date. Mot<Lon was seconded by Commissioner Uleatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 856 annexing acreage to be known
as Fourth Addi�ion to Fair Oaks. Commiss=oner Glatkins moved Ordinance 856 be passed on
its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wea�herlST and carried unanimous�y.
Commisaioner Glatkins moved Ordinance 85h be ccnsidered on its second reading by
titl� onl� with the unanimous consent of the Commissiori. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Urdinance 856 was read by title only.
Commissioner Wa�kins moved Ordinance £356 be passed on its second reading by title only,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Vlatkins moved Ordir.ance 856 be read and considered on its third and
final reading at ihis meeting with the unanimous consent of the Commission, Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance k*as read in
full. Commissiorier Watkins moved Ordinance 856 be passed on its third and final
reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carr-?ed unanimously.
Ordinance 857 declaring the City's intention to anner Lots 3 and 16, Block G, Salls
Subdivision, U�as presented ior its first reading, Dzi. G. H. Dra�ton, �vner, stated he
wished to use Lot 3 for a doctors� office building and Lot 16 for parking incidental to
the building, and also that he wished to connect the building to the City's sanitary
sewer. The Zoning and Planning Board had recommended that Lot 3 be zoned Business and
Lot 16 be zonecl R-1 as land use shows Jefferson Avenue is predom.inantly s3ngle family.
Mr. R. J. Milbauer, attorney, representing seventy-tU:o property owners in the affeeted
area, presented a petition of opposi'cion to the proposed annexation and stated that
deed restrietions applying to Lot 16 would prevent it being used for a parking lot. Tt
was sugg�sted that perhaps Lot 3 could be annexed without objection to obtain setver
connection for the building. Comrnission.er Smith movect to reject the application for
annexation +antil the people in this particular area tvork out their own diificulties.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner ��latkins and carrier� unanimously.
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CTTY GOMMISSION MEETING
February 15� 7-9��
Resolution 6�-10 Was presen�ed authorfizin� t?�e payment of $4,g67.47 to Briley,
Gf11.d and A.ssociates, Consulting En�ineers; for services in connection ti�ri�h the
Clearwater East Sevrerage Pro�ect. Commiss-�oner Watkins moved REsolution 60-10 be
approved and �he proper officials au�horized to execute it. Mot9.on U7as secanded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution. 60-]�1 was �resented auth�rizing the proper officials to execute an
eaaement f'or stoi:m sewer in Lakeview Avenue near Fort Iiarrison to the State Road
Department. Commissioner 4Jatkins moved Resolution 60-11 be approved and the proper
officials authorized �o execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
The Attor.ney requested that I�tem 16, "Pierce Street", be delayed to �he next
meeting as the descriptions for the right of way are not completed.
Mayor Finch recognized Councilman Nordstrom from Muskegon Hei�hts, Michigan, who
t�ras visiting the meeting.
Upon an inquiry from Commiasioner Smith relative to the status of tennis court
plans for Crest Lake Park, the City Engineer reported them almost complete.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., to the Library
Board to replace Mr. LJm. Goza t�rhose term had expired. Commissioner Insco moved to
commend 6Jm, Goza for his year's service and to appoint H. H. Baskin, Sr „ to serve
a one year term on the Library $oard. Motion was seconded by Co_mmissioner tiJeatherly
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Mr. James Novotny was resigning from the Indus�rial
Committee. Commissioner Insco moved to accept Mr, Novotny's resignation viith regret.
Notion was seconded by Commissioner Glatkins and carried nnanimously.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. James Novotny to the Zoning and
Planning Board. Commissioner Glatkins moved Mr. Novotny be appointed to the Zoning and
Plannir_g Board for a period oF one year and that Mr. F. _r,. P7yland�r be re-appointed zor
an additional year. Motion ��ras seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ir_sco commented on the shortage of inen in some departments, particularly
in the Police Departnent, and sta�Eec� he had found upon investigation that at times only
two patrol cars were patrolling the entire City. Ne aslced if �he patrolmen Saere being
replaced up to the full strength that the Commission had author.ized for the Police
Department. The Manager s�tated the police Department Uras noi up to its i'ull strength,
that they had been attempting to build up an eligibility list but it had been impossible
to get enough qualified applicants and that most of the cities in the state were �acing
the same situation. He said no emergency situation exists but the Pnlice Chi�= has
been authorized to employ auxiliary policemen as rieeded.
Conunissioner Smith suggested that plans be prepared and puz out for bids a� the
earliest possible time for the new Garden Avenue parking lot.
The Attorney asked authorization to apply to the Bo.ard of Adjustmen.t and Appeal on
Zoning f'or a permissive Business ttse of the City-otivned property in Causetaay Business
District �o be purchased by Maas Brothers, Ira.c., for a department store site. Commissiaier
Watltins moved the City Attorney be authorized to apply to the Board of Adjustment and
Appeal on Zoning with the consent of the Commission for permissive use on behalf of
Maas Brothers to comply with the City's contract. Motiion was seconded by Con,missioner
VJeatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner VJatkins stated �he Recreation Board of the Chamber of Commerce had
asked if the Phlllies could be cQntacted to see if it is permissible to set asiae the
north sectior, of J�ek Russell Stadiwn for the use of the colored people during the
Phillies� games and also the Bomber games, and if agreeable and legal, then to instruct
the City En�ineer to prepare plans to put an. additional ramp up to tha� section for a
separate entrance; and if possible to give the colored P,T.A.�s permission to run a
concession in that area, Commissioner �Aatkins moved to instruct the City Msnager,
City Attorney and City Engineer to proceed previded it does not interfere with the
contract we have with the Phillies or the concessionaire, inotion Vras seconded by
Commissioner LVeatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners ti�latkins, V7eatherly,
Insco and Smith voted "Aye". May�r Finch voted "No". Motion carried.
The City Attorney asked authority to negotiate tivith Hotivard Johnsoai, Inc., a
problem concernin� differences in the right oi' way for Mariannz 5tree� as set out in
the add�ndwn to its lease and in the present State Road Department requiremenLs. He
indicated the corporation had asked that its sign not�r in the right of tvay be moved at
City expense. Commissioner Watkins moved the C3ty I�ana�er, the City A.ttorney and City
Engineer, if �hey find that we have gone be�rond the contract that t�re entered into tvith
the Hotivard Johnson company, be authorized to negotiate and proper ofiicials sign the
necessary instruments to be sure we have sufficient r3ght of tivay for the new west
br.;.c?ge with costs not to exceed �700.00. Motion was seconded by Comm3.ssioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
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Februax�y 1,5, 1960
The Commission, now adjourned as the City Comm�ssion and acting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, heard letters read from the Advisory Comm3.ttee recommending �hat
Marietta M. M111ican, Clerk I, Seyvags Treatment Plant, and Eddie Mack Davis, laborer,
Public taorks Depar�ment, Street Cleaning Sect3.on, be adrrtitted to the Pension Plan.
Commissioner Watk�?ns moved to approve the admittance of these two employses lnto the
Fension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner 1Vea�herly and carried unsnimously.
There being no further business; the meetin� was adjourned at 6:00 P,M.
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CITX COMMTSSION MEETTNG
February 15, 1g60
AGENDA Public Hearings
CITY OOMMISSION MEETING l. a tary Sewers, Kigling Plaza North
FE�BRUARY 15, 1960 (not to include MaY�dalay Point Subd.)
1;3� P.M.
Reports i'rom C�ity Manager
Invocatio?�. 2. Bias, Flor a Ave, pavin�, Turner to
Tntroductions Gu1f-to-Bay; Turner St. Paving, Phoentx
IJf3.nutes of Preceding Meetings �o Keene
Public Hearings 3. Request for Addi�ional Taxi Permit,
Reports from City Manager Beach Taxi
Reports from City Attorney 4. Application for Second Hand Store
Ci�izena to be Heard 5. Drainage, Oxford Drive
Other Commission Action 6, Request for Rebuilding Texaco Service
Adjournment Station, NW Corner Drew and N. Ft.
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Harrison
7. Other Engineering P�fa,tter�
8. Private Lot Mowing Recuests
9. Varbal R�ports and O�her Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
' 10. Or . 5- Fire Distriets
11. Ord, #854 - Annexation of Blackshire
Estates; Lot 1, B1. 18, 3rd Addn, to
Highland Pines; Land in Sec. 13, Twp.
29S, Rge. 15E; and Land in the NW F
Sec. 23, TwA• �95� Rge. 15E.
12. Ord. �,`$55 - Bicycles
13. Ord. #8j6 - Annexation of 4th Addn, to
Fair Oaks
14. Ord,,,1-�857 - Intention to Annex Lots 3
and 1G Bl. G, Salls Subd.
15. Resolution - Payment �o Brile�, klild
Assoc.
16� Pierce Street
,Tan. 2g, 1960
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen;
As Tr.ustees of the City oi Clearwater Emplo�ees� Pensiozl Fund, you a;:•e
hereby notified that, Eddie Mack Davis, laborer, Public Works Department, Street
Cleaning Section, has been duly examined by a local ph,ysician and desi;nated by
him as a"First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service v'rith the City on Apr. 22, 1959. Ne
is under 45 years of age (birthdate July 13� i939) an� meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Cotnmittee of The Employees�
Pension fund
�s� Paul Kane, Chairman
�s/ Edwin Blanton
�s� Helen Peters
Jan. 2g, 1960
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Plorida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that, Niarietta M. Millican, Clerk I, Sewage Treatment P1ant, has
been duly examined by a loe�l physician and d�signated by him as a"First Class"
risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on Ju1y 20, 1�59. She
is under 45 years of age (birtlidate Jan. 14, 1918) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service, It is l�er.eby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be.
accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees�
Pension fund
/s� Paul Iiane, Chairman
/s� Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen P�ters