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03/21/1960 < , " .... ~ " ~~:!::Z:~:::":(:"~::", , " ' '._;, ,,~:':_:;:.,.~~.,:x;~"(bb.~ ,,::::.'; ",;~""""~,,,,.",~:~~~~;:,:~~~:~;;'Q~~~Li2; / c~ CITY COMMISSION ME~ING March 21, 1960 The City Commission or the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, March 21, 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 Commissioner Conuni ssi Clner Commission.er Conunissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton W. Mackey The Mayor called the meeting to order. the regular meeting of March 7th be approved summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested deviating from the agenda to present the Clearwater medal to Commissioner Insco. Commissioner Watkins moved to deviate from the agenda for this purpose. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Asst. Police Chief Commissioner Insco moved the minutes of as recorded and a6 submitted in written Motion was seconded by Commissioner Resolution 60-19 was read recognizing Comrrdssioner Insco's outstanding publ~c service to the City in connection with the Fun 'IN Sun Festival activities for the past eight years and awarding hin1 the City of Clearwater medal. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution 60-19 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager recon~ended accepting the low bid of $2,111.00 from Peerless-Florida Company, Inc., Clear\'later, for 500 31[~1l inverted key curb stops" 500 3/4" Corporation stops and 200 one inch corporation stops. COlmnissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation or the utilities Manager, Water Superintendent and Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager concurring therein, that the contract for waterworks brass ~ittings be awarded to Peerless-Florida Company ror the sum o~ $2,111.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $lt,984.00 from U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted for 2,800 feet o~ six incn cast iron pipe for utilities Department, Water Division. Commissioner Watl<ins moved the contract for six inch cast iron pipe, 2,800 feet, be awarded to the U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $4,984.00, this being the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Regarding the lot movling contract aI-larded at the meeting vn January 18, 1960, to Mr. Clyde Bryant, Tarpon Springs, as low bidder, the Manager reported all errorts to have the contract signed by r~. Bryant have failed. He recommended awarding the contract to Mr. M. E. Johnson, the second lowest bidder, at the rate of $1~.OO for 6,000 square reet and $1.00 for each additional 1,500 square feet. Conmrlssioner Watkins moved the contract with Mr. Bryant bc rescinded, his bid be rejected and his name withdra~m from the bidders' list for failure to sisn the contract; that we accept the contract with Mr. M. E. Johnson in the amount or ~4 .00 for the first 6,000 squclJ:'e reet and $1.00 for each additional 1,500 sQuare feet thereafter, this being the lowest and best responsible bid; the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. An application was presented from Mrs. Lillian Munsey for license to operate a second hand clothing store under the name of Near-New Clothing Store, 1717 North Fort Harrison Avenue. The Manager reported the Chief or Police had checked and had no objection. Cornrr.dssioner Weatherly moved the license be granted. Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly. The Manager presented Change Order #1 to the contract with Bailey Builders, Inc." ror the Memorial Civic Center contract adding $226.55 to cover panic hardware for the back doors or the auditorium as recommended by the Fire Department. Commissioner Watkins moved Change Order #1 to the Memorial Civic Center contract be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimOUSly. A letter was read from Mrs. Frederic A. Hall, President o~ the Jaycee-ette Club, stating the club was donating rour dozen ash trays to be used in the Clearwater Marina in appreciation for use o~ the Marina for its meetings. Cornrrdssioner Watkins moved the letter and the ashtrays be accepted with thanks ~rom the Jaycee-ettes and that they be placed in the care of the Marina custodian for the proper use. Motion was seconded by Commds8ioner Weatherly and carr~ed unanimOUSly. ~::'-~';1~';;-:':' "', ~,L, ..;,'.: :', ',.' ,'<'''' 1:.1'~:<:~~':'::' r-, ; : '.:~;.'I_I':~ ',;..r".' '. ,,~.;'..:1, \;''':::1 ,.{ ;:" 1 '.' ': fA'. ~. , ,....." ..~\....J.J""",.." .....;i' ~!rtf "-r';'i'Y\i;~.',~~r.J"i,'''.?1 : '," "...'.; ~'" ': iV(."''':'\, . 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Conunissioner Watkins commented as a member of the Charities Solicitation Board he nad not seen any application come before the ~ard for approval of the tag day. Commdssioner Insco moved it be approved SUbject to the approval of the Charities Solicitation Board. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. N. S. Gould, attorney, was presented requesting the vacating of Country Club Avenue in Replat of Ardmore Place as the ovmers wished to replat and make the lots larger. The Engineer recommended the vacation not be granted as he felt this right of way would be needed to extend Hillcrest Avenue to Lakeview Road at some future date. Commissioner Smith moved the request be referred to the Zoning and Planning Board. Motion was secohded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Engineer presented completed plans for seven groins, 11~0 feet in length, which he recommended be placed at the street ends from Kendall to Somerset Street and estimated the cost at $l~2,000.00. He explained he had not been able t.o complete plans for the proposed pier as the weather had been too bad to take the necessary soundings. The Manager reported there was no surplus of ~unds that could be used for this project as collections had been running close to the estimates of income and this project was not in the budget. The Mayor suggested meeting wiuh the property o~mers to discuss financing as he thought it would not be consistent to use general funds for this groin project when a similar project two or three years ago was paid for by the individual property owners affected. The Attorney gave a brief reswme of the Florida Legislative Special Act of' 191q, Chapter 24430, creating the Clear't'later Beach Erosion District. Commissioner Insco moved to receive the reports, both ~rom the Engineer and the Attorney, and that a Public Hearing be set up with the affected property O\1ners on Clearwater Beach plus as many as migllt be involved in the situation and have the hearing as soon as legally possible to hold it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco asked permission to leave the meeting at this time. The Mayor explained Commissioner Insco 'VTaS going to attend the third annual joint meeting of the Civic Committee of the People to People Program and the Commjttee on Inter~ational Cooper- ation of' the American Municipal Association in Vlashington, D. C. Conunissioner Smith moved Con~issioner Insco be excused at this time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read on its second reading Ordinance 857 declaring the City's intention to annex Lot 1, Grove Circle~ and Lot 3, Bloclc G, Salls Subdivision. Conunissioner \<fatkins moved to pass Ordinance 85'{ on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and ca~ried unanimously. Commissioner Uatlcins moved to consider Ordinance 857 on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Ordinance 857 VIas read in full. Conunissioner Hatkins moved Ordinance 857 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper off'icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Co~nissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented for its first reading Ordinance 858 annexing Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Highlands Unit II, into the City limits. COlrumissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 858 be passed on its first reading. Motion \1aS seconded by CommiSSioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-18 was presented awarding Ambassador Walte~ Muller from the Republic of Chile the City of Clearwater medal in recognition of his visit during the 1960 Fun 'N Sun Festival. COlnmissioner Watl{ins moved Resolution 60-18 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The ~yor announced that Item #14, "Ordinance #060, Intention to annex Oak Acres Unit 9~' had been withdravm by the applicant. The Attorney reported the City had terminated the contract with Reynolds, Smith and Hill, Consulting Engineers, after completion o~ the preliminary survey on feasibility of the natural gas program. He said on December 2, 1959, he received a letter from Mr. Wm. Joe Sears, attorney in JaCksonville, stating although the contract provided only for $3,000.00 payment, the firm had represented the City before the Federal Power Commission and performed other valuable services and felt it ,vas only fair that some consideration be paid for out of pocket expenses above the $3,000.00 already paid. As instructed by the CQmmission, the City Attorney stated he had offered $2,000.00 f'or a final and complete release and the firm had accepted the o~fer and had enclosed a release dated February 25, 1960. Commissioner Smdth moved to approve the acceptance of' the release as set forth by the City Attorney and to appropriate $2,000.00 to satisfy the claim of' Reynolds, Smith and Hill. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Watlcins and carried unanimously. An agreement with the State Road Department was presented by the Attorney who explained that certain changes in the outfall lines in connection with the Myrtle Avenue project had resulted in an additional cost of $16,433.70 and the State Road Department was asking the City to assume this cost. Commissioner Weatherly moved to authorize the proper officials to sign the agreement and pay the sum of $16,433.70 to cover the cost of said change on or before April 1, 1960. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. . .; '. .' .:- ,-.. -.,' ,'" ", ,-", ,-" ."~ [!iJ"1\f~;::;:: ::~::,':: ,,', '" ,.. :::... . .', .. .,... ...... '" , '. .u', ;"'~ ,'"", .:, ,," .:'",' ,"'::::,:<:~ ,,~~., ,,'i,;,,",~::~:,;;::", ';~:~ :,(:;; "~~'~)~:':':~ tit~~~~\.->>';~I';"U'IU."t.\..Il'''''' ''''~~''''''{~.''~'''lrJ ........, ...' V......~.".._;..w..~... "'..........~.,.k....__.."I...l...J...;I....,.._:.w;,.:.;..~,_..._.;:...,...v ......-..:,......_,tI..........."..,oJIo.... ...J.i.,...':.<.;.....-...'...\...............~Hi_twl~.."^~...~~~~~ /1 (, If; -3- crr.ry COMMISSION MEm'ING March 21, 1960 Resolution 60-20 was read requesting the State Road Department to conduct a public hearing to determine the feasibility of constructing and maintaining approach roads on Clearwater Beac11 and Danis Island to the proposed Little Pass bridge and designating these roads on the primary road system. The Resolution further stated if the State Road Department \'lould approve that request the City "fOuld proceed to construct Little Pass Bridge as a toll facility and pay the costs by issuance of revenue certificates. Corruni ssioner \^latkins moved Resolution 60-20 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A proposed lease for ten years with Midway Boatel, Inc., was presented permitting the firm to use Boat Slip No.1 at the Marina, Station Sewer Plant in return for prov!ding pUblic toilet facilties at its location. Commissioner Sndth moved the lease be approved. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner \Alatlcins and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported in the trade of property to re-align Pierce Street previously approved it was necessary for him to authorize a check for $3,550.00 to be paid to Mr. Horace Hamlin, Jr., for part of Lots 24 and 25, of Original Lot 2, R. H. Padgett's Subdivision. Commissioner Weatherly moved to confirm the payment of $3,550.00 in connection i~ith Pierce Street right of way. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watldns and carried unanimously. The Attorney explained to show clear title to the City in connection with the property sale to Maas Brothers it was going to be necessary to vacate part of six overlapping plats. He asked that the proper officials be authorized to sign a peti tion to the County to vacate these plats (Ed\~ard rUlls, Terrace Place, Earll & v Tate's, H. W. Bachman'S and two of Cause\~ay Business District). Commissioner Watkins moved to authorize the proper City officials to sign the City's approval on a petition for vacation of the six plats on the City-o~med Maas Brothers property at such time as the City Attorney and other agents of the City have all in readiness so it can be promptly filed with the County Commission. Motion was seconded by Co~nissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Heatherly commented a number of the City employees are concerned about a new ruling of the Civil Service Board whereby an employee is docked from his sick leave for days which he does not usually work such as Saturdays or Sundays. After discussio~, it i'laS suggested a joint meeting be held with the Civil Service Board after the enwloyees had elected a new member to complete the term left vacant by Mr. Jack Russell'S resignation. Dr. Joel Hunter asked that the Conwission appoint an inter-racial advisory cOlnmittee for Clearwater as recommended on a state-wide basis by Governor LeRoy Collins in a recent speech. Co~nissioner Weatherly Inoved to receive the letter from Dr. Hunter i1ith appreciation and that it be filed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Con~issioner Smith con~ented on the flooding of Mandalay Avenue in the business district after heavy rains. He asked if it would be possible to drain this surface water to Clearwater B~y instead of the Gulf. The Engineer stated he had an alternate plan prepared \'lhen f"landalay was \lJ'idened to drain the water to the bay. Corrunissioner Watkins moved the City Engineer bring his report and plans to the next meeting since he already has them prepared. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding the revolving fund for assessment projects, Comnlissioner Smith recommended the Commission analyze carefully before letting out any more of these assessment projects and if necessary eo bacle to the method of having the property o\~ers pay a certain amount of the money into encrow before letting the contracts. The Commission, now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, heard letters read from the Advisory COIMlittee recommending that Miriam Braun, Clerlc I, Purchasing Department; Donald C. Pomper, Patrolman, Police Department; Richard E. Reese, Patrolman, Police Department; Richard A. Seibert, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant; Howard L. Jones, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Watkins moved to approve the admittance of these employees into the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Conmdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 P,M. Attest: "..1 ~: , '.~~..' ", ....;.... . " '.' ". ',.' ....' ., :~?-...... -';.,' '. , . '" ' , .. '.' .',. - .<.. : - '.. .. ' ',." ',~'l-.. "".'..' "~< ~:.._ I.: ,. .' ,~.... "'J~ .:..~"",.~ tj. :"l.t~')i~'Qflili..~~~;' ~~;: ~~~:~\~i~' ~~I~~~r~'~~~" ~,~: ~\;.~'~ - "':"'-'\'~~~I ~,~~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1960 AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETINO MARCH 21, 1960 1:30 P.M. l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports rrom City Manager Reports rrom City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Reports from City Manager Bids, Water Works Brass Fittings Bids, 6-inch Cast Iron Pipe Bids, Lot Mowing Contract Request for License - Second Hand Store Approval, Change Order - Memorial Civic Center Letter from Clearwater Jaycee-ettes Letter from Safety Harbor Band Boosters Letter Requesting Vacation of Country Club Avenue Other Engineering Matters Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney Ord. #857 - Intention to Annex Lot 3, Bl. G, Salls Subd. and Lot 1, Grove Circle Ord. #858 - Annexation of Lots 9 & 10, Sunset Highlands #2 Resolution 60-18 - Awarding City Medal to His Excellency, Walter Muller Ord. #860 - Intention to Annex Oak Acres, Unit 9 Approval of Reynolds, Smith & Hills Release Agreement between SRD and city (MYrtle Ave.) Change of Outfall Resolution re Public Hearing on Approach Roads of SRD Clearwater Beach and Dan'S Island (Little Pass Bridge) Resolution requesting Vacation of Plats, Causeway Business District of Clearwater ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ March 21, 1960 Hon A. D. Finch, Mayor of Clearwater. Dear Mayor Finchj- Yesterday I listened to Governor Collins when he spolce on Race Relations. In my long life I have listened to many addresses. The one Governor Collins made was as badly needed and was as much to the point as any that I have ever heard. An important recommendation was that each community should have an inter-racial committee to consider the inter-racial problems and to work out ways in which they might be settled. This same recommendation was also made by Pores Eisenhauer not long ago. Even though Clearwater has had no disturbances it has many problems. Nothing can be lost and a great deal can be gained if an inter-rac~a1 cornmdttee is created in our City. May I urge you to do this in the near future, while the President's and the Governor's words are fresh in peoples minds. Sincerely )si Joel Hunter 308 Bay Haven Court Clearwater, Florida ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ Mar. 3, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Miriam Braun, Clerk I, Purchasing Department, 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 Aug. 17, 1959. She is under 45 years of age (birthdate Oct. 14) 1923) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund Isl Paul Kane, Chairman Is/ Edwin Blanton Is/ Helen Peters .. , ,'. . ~~~~---~~----------------------------------------------------------------' " ...... '.....~ y~I.~,'~ .:'::.~.'~q~.~.U:1".~~::_..,,.,~ :..-;"1'08, ;,;::,,;.\1:'" "" " ..~'. :. ,,~ '. ....,.. . "" ~ '.. ...'. ," - ,::.,,""~......;j~~';":~~~...:,>;~.;... ~..;'.:,- ",'/ I: .......___.. , ',~J#";"C~~~;!~'J'''''''~:"'''''!';''''''';' i,;',I;"" !""""i"::;~,:,t..:r:::t'i:,,~.:~'~:~'i];:Ji:!I:<.:t:~;"'~it;t",,'. ;t~'f~~~:~T::. ....j ,.'.V'~{f..~ "Wl~'-'''''i.Y;},j~.'::4~1.4t.~:~~~~tJZ~~~~~~i.';&.\~i.t~~rl~~:~!J.:~~~~:~<i;U~~~~~~I/-g\~~il..~~ 1..~~~~ ~ ) to t:, -2- CIT~ COMMlSSION MEErING March 21, 1960 Feb. 17, 1960 ffonorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Donald C. Pomper, a Patrolman, Police Department has been duly examined by a local physician and des:1.gnated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the C:1.ty on June 17, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate June 6, 1934) and meets the requ:1.rements o~ our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, ~dvisory Committee of The Employees' Pension fund (s( Paul Kane, Chairman IJI Edwin Blanton (Sl Helen Peters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feb. 17, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby noti~1ed that, Richard E. Reese, a Patrolman~ Police Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" r:1.sk. The above employee began his service with the City on May 12, 1959. He is under ~5 years of age (birthdate Nov. 17, 1926) and 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 Committee of The Employees' Pension fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Is! Edwin Blanton /sl Helen Peters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 7, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Richard A. Seibert, an Attendant at Sewage Treatment Plant 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 Aug. 31, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Feb. 2, 1938) and 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 Committee of The Employees' Pension fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feb. 17, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Howard L. Jones, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, 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 ongu~. 3,1959. He is under 45 years o~ age (birthdate Nov. 14, 1927) and 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 Committee of The Employees' Pension ~urld /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton Isl Helen Peters ...~,~. . - .' "',~';' ..' .;..,,~.,,+:, -. 0 .. k` .,. . . . , CTTY C0�lMISSION ME�TING March 21, 196Q The City Cummis�ion of the City of Clearv�ater met in regular sesaion at the City Ha11, Monday, March 21, lg6os ab 1.;30 P,M. with the followin� members present: l�lex D. �'inch Mayor-Commissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner James, H. Vlatkins Commissioner Amos G. Sm3.th Comrnissioner Rc�bert L. Weatherly Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney S. Lickton City Engineer 6+1, Mackey Asst, police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Insco moved the minutes of the re�ular meeiing of March 7th be approved as recorded and as submitted in written �v.mmation by the C1erk to each Qommissioner, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weather7.y and carried un�nimously. The Nayor suggested c�eviating from the agenda to present the ClearUrater meda',. �o Commissioner Insco. Commissioner �tatkins moved to deviate from the agznda for this rurpose. M�tion uras seconded by Commissioner tiVeatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-19 vraa read recognizing Commissioner Insco's outstandin� public service to the City in connecLion with the Fun 'N Sun Festi�;al activities for the past eight years and awardin� him the City of Clearwater medal. Commissioner Smith moved Reso:l.ution 60-19 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commis�ion�r �+leatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended acceptin�a, the low bid of �2,111.00 from Peerless-F�.orida Company, Inc., Cleart�rater, for 500 3/4" inverted key curb stops, 500 3/4" Corporation stops ar�d 200 one inch corporation stops, �ommissioner Smith moved it being �he joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, 4JatEr Superintendent and Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager concurring therein, that the contraet for waterworks brass fittings be awarded to Peerless-Flor_ida Company for the sLun of �2,111.00, which is tne lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute saia contract t�rhich shall be in accordance *rrith the plans and �r�ecifications and bid. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanim�usly. Z� ti�ras recommended by the Manager that the low bid of �4,98�F.U0 irom U. S, Pipe and Foundry Gompany be accepted for 2,800 feet of six inc�i cast iron pipe for U"tilities �epartment, �Jater Division, Commissioner Glatkins maved the contract for six inch cast iron pipe, 2,800 ieet, be awarded to the U. S. Pipe &�'ouizdry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of ��,984.00, this being the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute saicl contract t�rhich shall be in accordance j�rith the plans aizd specifications and bid. Mo�ion trtas seconded by Commission�r Weatlierly and carried un�nimously. Regarding the lot movring contract ataarded at the meetin� an January 18, 1g6o, to Mr. C1yde Bryant, Tarpon Spring,s, as low Uidder, the M�nager reported all ef.�orts to have the contiract signed by B'Ir. Bryant have failed. He recommended awarding the contract �o Mr. M. E. Johnson, the second lotvest bidder, at the rate of �4.00 ior &,0�0 square feet and �1.00 for each additional 1,500 �..�uare feet. Commissioner Watici�s moved the contract wi�h Mr. Bryant be rescinded, his bid be rejected an.d his name withdrawn from the bldder�s� list ior fa�lure to si n the contract; that we accept the contract wi1:h P4r. M. E. Johnson in the amount of �4.00 for the first 6,000 square feet and y�1.00 for each additional 1,500 squ�,re feet thereafter, this being the lowest and best responsible bid; the appropriate o.fficials be authorized to execute it. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Irzsco and carried unanimoa.sly. An application w�;s presented from Mrs. Lil7.ian Munsey i'or license to operate a second hand clothing store under the name oi Near-New Clothing 8tore, 1717 North Fort Harrisan Avenue. The Mana�er reported the Chief of Police had checiced and had no objection, Commissioner 4�ieatherly moved the license be granted. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Tnsco and carried unanimously. The Manager presented Chai�ge Order ¢,'�1 to the contract ti�rith Bailey Builders, 3nc.,. for the Memorial Civic Center contract adding �226,55 to cover panic hardware for tre back doors of the auditorium as recommended by the Fire Department. Commissioner 6Vatltins movec� Change Order �`1 to the Memorial Civic Center con�ract be approved and the proper officials autk�orized to execute it. Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner Weatherlf and carried unanimously. A letter was read from Mrs. Frederic A. Ha].1, President of the Jaycee-ette C1uL, statin� the club �vas donating four dozen ash trays to Ue used in the Clearwater Marina in appreciation Por use of the Marina f��r its meetings. Commiss3oner Glatkins moved the letter and the a,shtrays be accepted tvith tha,nks fr�m the Jaycee-ettes and that they be placed in tlle care of the Marina custbdian for the proper use, Motion was seconded by Ccmmissioner Weatherly and carr:ced unaniniously. -2- GITY COMMTSSION MEETING March 21, 196d The Manager read a letter from Mrs, Els3e Blakly on beha].f of the Safety ITarbor Band Boosters AssociaLion asI�ing permission to talte up a f�ee tiatill off ering afL-er the bazld concert in Coachman Parl� on March 26th for the benefit of the band. The letter statecl the same date ��ras desi�nated as tag day in Clearwater and S�fety Harbor. Gommissioner Watkins commen�ed a� a member of the (7harities Solicitation Board he had not seen any applica,�ioiz come befor� the Board for approval ot' �he tag day. Commisaioncr Insco .moved it be approved subject to t11e approval o� the Char3ties Solicitation Board. Motion y�ras seconded by Comm9.ssioner Smith and carried uilanintously. A letter �rom P'fr. N. S, Gould, attorney, ivas presented reqLlesting the vacating of Country Club Avenue in :2eplat of Ardmore Place as the oumers jvished bo replat and make the lots larger. The Engineer recommenc�ed �he vacation no� be granted as he felt this right of vray would be needed to e�tend Killcrest Aveizue to Lakeview Ro�d at some futuie date. Corrunissioner Smith moved ths .request be refe:rr�d to tlze Zoning and Plannzng Board. Motion i+ras seconded by Commissioner Watiklns and carried unanimously. The Engineer presented completed plans ior s�ven groins, 140 fee� in lsngth, which he recommended be place3 at the street ends from Kendall to S�merset Street and estimated the cost at $4�,000.00. He explained he had not been able to complete plans for the nroposed pier as the weather had been too bad to take tlze r_ecessary soundings. The Manager reported there was no surplLis o£ funds that could be used ior this project as coilections had been runn�ng close bo the �stimates of income and this project Ura;� not in the budget. The Mayor suggested mee�ing jvi`.6h the property owners to discuss financing as he thought it t,vould not be cotisistent to use general funds #'or this groin pro ject t�,rhen a similar project tzvo or three years ago was paid for by the individual broperty otaners affected. The Attorney gave a brief resume of �he Florida Legislative S�ecial Act of 1g47, Chapter 2�430, creating the Cleart�rater Beach Erosion District. Commissioner lnsco moved to receive the reports, both from the Engineer and the Attorney, and that a public Hearirig be set up with the affected property owriers on Clearwater Beach plus as many as might be involved in tlze situation and have the hearin� as so�n as le�ally possible to hold it. Motion was seconded by Commiss:Loner j4eatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco asked permission to leave the meeting a� this time. The Mayor explained Commissioner Insco was going to attend the third an�ual joint meeting oi' the Civic Commi�tee of �h� People to Pe�ple Program and tlie C�mmittee on Intermational Coaper- ation oi the American Municipal Association in Z�iashington, D. C. Commissioner Smith moved Commissioner Insco be excused at this time, t�otiori was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read on its second reading Ordinance 857 declaring the City�s inten�ion to annex Loz 1, Grove Circle, and I�ot 3, B1oc1c G, Sa11s Subdivision. Commissioner j9atkins moved to pass Ordinance 857 on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Uteatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner 4latkins moved to conside�^ Ordinance 857 on its third and final reading. Mo�Eion Uias seconded by Comrnissioner kleatherly and carried unanimousl,y, Ordinance 857 uras read in full. Com�ssioner 4latkins niotred Ordlnance 857 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper of.�icials be authorized to execute it. Motion �ras seconded by Commissioner ��Jeatherly and carried unanimously. • The Attorney presented for its first reading Ordinance 858 annexing Zots g and 10, Sunset Highlands Unit II, into the City limits. Comm3ssioner UJatkins moved Ordinance 858 be passed on �ts first readir_g. I�Ioi,ion tivas seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolixtion 60-18 vaas presented a:�tarding Ainbassad�r VJalter Muller from the Republic of Chile the City of ClearUra�er medal in recognition of his visit during the 1960 Fun 'N Sun Festival. Commissior_er 1�latkins moved Resolutlon 60-18 be passed and adonted and the proper qfiicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner kleatherly and carried unanimousl�r, The i'�fayor announced that Item #14, °0-rdinance �360, Intention to annex Oak Acres Ur_ii: 9; had been withdrawn by the applicant. The Aziorney reported the City had terminated the coritract tvith Reynolds, Smith and Hi1l., Consulting �'ngineers, after conpletion of the preliminary survey on feasibility of the natural gas prooram. He said on D�cernber 2, 1959, he received a letter from P�1r. 47m. �oe Sears, attorney in Jacksonville, stating although the contract provided only for $3,000,00 paym2nt, the firm ha�. repr�sented tn.e City before the Federal Power Gommission and performed other valuabie services and felt it was only t'air tha� some c�risideration be paid for out of pocket expeilses above the �3,000.00 already paid. As ins�ructed by the Cgmmission, the City Attorney stated he had offexed �2,000.00 for a final and complete release and the fi-rm had accepted che offer and had enclosed a release dated February 25, 1g60. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the acceptance of the release as se� fcrth by the City Attorney and to �ppropriate $2,000.00 to sati�fy the claim of Reyizolds, Smith and Hill. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Wat1�3.ns and carried unanimously. An agr�emeni, with the State Road Departmen� was presen�Eed by ths Attorney who ea.plained that certain changes in the outfall lxnes in connect:Lon with the Myrtle Avenue project hac� resulted in an add5.tional cost of $16,433.70 anc� the State Road Department U�as asking the City to assume this cost. Cornmissioner V�Jeatherly movea �Fo authorize the proper officials to sign t11e agieement and pay the sum of $16,433.7� t� cover the cost o�' said change on or before April l, 1g6o. PRotion v7�.s seconded by Commissioner VJatkins and carried unanimously. -3- cz�.r corrr�sszort rn��TzisG March 21, 1q60 R�solution 60-20 was read r�:questing the StatP Road Department to et�nduct a public hearing to determine the f�:asibility of constructing and maintaining approach roacls on ClearVrater Beacl� and Dan' z Iuland ta the proposed Little Pass b�ic�gE and designata.ng these roads on the primary road sJstem. The Resolution further stated i� the State Road Department Vrould az;,prr�ve that request the City wcald proceed to construct Little Pass Bricl�e as a toll facility and pay the costs by issuance of revenue certificates. Commissioner GJaticins moved Resolution 60-20 be passed and adopted and the proper os^f:tcials be authcrized to execute 3t. Motion was seconded by Commiss�.oner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A proposed lease for ten years with Midway Boatei, Inc., was presentec4 permitting the firm to u�e Boat Slip No. 1 at the Marina_Station SeU�er F1ant in return for prov�ding public toil�t facilt3es at its location. Commissioner SmitY: moved the lease be approved. Motion v+ras seconded by Commissioner 4latkins aizd carriecl unanimously. The Attorney reported in bhe trade of property to re-align Pierce Street previously approved 3t was necessary for him to authorize a check for $3,550.00 to be paid to M�. Horace Hamlin, Jr., f'or part of I,ots 24 and 25, of Original Lot 2, R. H. Padgett's Subdivision. Commissioner 4�:�zatherly movecl to confirm the payment of �3,550.00 in connection with Pierce Street right c�f u�,y, Motion t�ras seconded by Commissioner 4Vat-lcins and carried unanimously. The Attorney explained to show clear title to the City in connection with the praperty sale to Maas Brothers it was goino to be neeessary to vacate part oi six overlapping plats. He asked that the proper officials be authorized to sign a petition to the County to vacate these plats {Ed.Nrard Mills, Terrace Place, Earll & .r Tate � s, H. l�J. Bachma,n' s and tt�io of Causeway Business Dis�trict }. Corrlinissioner trtatkins moved to authorize the proper City oificialu to sign the City�s approval on a petition for vaca�ion of the six plats on the City-oNmed Maas Brothers property at such time as the City Attorney and otner agents oi the City have all in readiness so it can be promptly filed with the County Commission. I+'Iotion �aas seconded by Comm:issioner 1�leatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner �•Jeatherly r,ommented a number ox the City employees are concerned about a new ruling of the Civll Service Board orhereby an employee �s docked from his siek leave for days which he does not usually work such as Saturdays or Sundays. After discussion, it �vas su�gested a joint meeting be held w�th tre Cixzil Service Board after tne e.mployees had elected a nevr member to complete the term left vacant by Mr. Jack Russell's resignation. Dr. Joel Hunter asl�ed that the Commission appoint an inter-racial advisory comnu.ttee for Clearwater as recommended or� a state-t�ride basis by Governor LeRoy Collins in a recent speech, Gotrunissioner UJeatlzerl� inoved to receive the letter iram Dr. Hunter v,rith appreciation anc� that it be filed. P�Iotion �vas seconded by Gommisaioner Sm? th an� carried unanimnusl�. Commissioner Smith conunented on the flooding of I�Zandalay Avenve in the business distric{� after heavSr raiirs, He asked if i� vrould be possible bo drain this surface water to ClearwatEr B�y instead of" the Gu1f. The Engineer stated he had an alternate plan prepared when Mandalay Uras �ridened to drain the water to the bay. Commissioner Utatkins movecl the City Engineer bring his report and plans to the next meetino since i�.e already has them prepared. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding the revolving Pund z'or assessment projects, Commissioner Smith recommended the Commission analyze careiu�ly before letting out any more of these assessment projects and if necessary �o pack to i,he method of having the property otnmers pay a certain amoun't of the money into e�craw bsfore letting the cantracts. The Commission, now adjourned as the City CorrL*tLssion and acting as Trustees oi the Pension Fund, hearci letters read from tlze Advisory ComnLittee recommending that Miriam Braun, Clerk T, Purchasing Departme:lt; Donald C. Pomper, Pa�rolman, Police Department; Richara E. Reese, Patrolman, Police Department; Richard A. Seibert, At�endant, Sewage Treatment Plant; HoUrard L. Jones, Attendant, Sewage `.�'reatmen� Plant, be admit�ed to the Pension Plan. Comrn�issioi2er Watkins moved to approve the admittance of these em�loyees into the Pension Plan. Motion GJas seconded by Coit�rnissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting �vas— adjourned a� 4:05 �.M, �� F � Attest; �� Ci Clerk � �,�„' /�� CITY COD'!A'RSSION MEETING March 2i, 19G0 AGENDA Reports fxom City Manager CITY CO:�SSIUN MEETING MARCH 21, 1960 1. Blds, Wa�er Works Brass Fi�tings 1:30 P.M. 2. Bids, 6-inch Cas� Iron P�.pe 3. Bids, Lot Mowin� Contract Invocation : 4. Fiequest for License - aecond Hand S�are IntroducLions 5. Approval, Change Order - Memorial Civic Minutes of Preceding Meetings Center Public Hearings o'. Letter from Clearwater Jay'cee-ettes Reports from City Manager 7. Letter from Saf'ety Harbor Band Boosters Reports from City Attorney 8. I�etber Requestin� Vacation of Country Citizens to be Heard CluU Avenue Other Comrnission Action 9• Other Engineering Natters Adjournment 10. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Reports from City Attorney 11, Ord. �857 - Intention to Annex Lot 3, Bl. G, Salls Subd. �nd Lot 1, Grove Circle 12. Ord. �858 - Annexat3on of Lo{;s 9� 10, Sunset Highlands �2 13. Resolution 60-18 - A�Yanding City Medal to His Excellency, Walter Muller 14. Ord. �$60 - Intention to Annex Oak Acres, Unit 9 15. Approval of Reyro�ds, Smith 8c Hills Release 16. Agreement between SRD and City (Myrtle Ave.) Change of Outfall 17. Resolution re Public Hearing on Approaeh Roads of SRD Clearwater Beach and Dan�s Island (Zittle Pass Bridge) 18. Resolu�ion requesting Vacation of Plats, Causeway Business District of Clearwater March 21, 1960 Ho?� A . D . Finch, Mayor of Clearvrater. Dear Mayor Finch;- Yesterda;� I listened to Goverr.or Collina when he �,polce on Race Relations. In my long life I have listened to many addresses. The one Governor Collins made va�s as badly needed and U�as as much to the point as any that I have ever heard. An important reeommendation was tha� each community should have an inter-racial committee to coizsider i,he inter-racial problems aizd to work out ways in rrrhich they m�ght be settled, This same recommendation was also made by P,res Eisenhauer not long ago. Even though Clearwater has had no disturbances it has many problems. Notfiing can be lost and a grea� deal can �h� gained if an inter-rac�:al committe>e is created in ovs City. May I urge you to do this in the near future, while the President�s and the Governor's words are fresh in peoples niinds. Sincerely �s� Joel Hunter 308 Bay Haven Conrt Clearwater, Flori�.a Mar, :�, 1g60 Iionorable City Commissian Clearwater, Florida As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified �hat, Miriam Braun, Clerk I, Purchasing Department, has been duly examinec� by a local physician and clesignated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City on Aug. 17, 1959. She is under �F5 years of'age (birthdate Oct. 14, 1923) and meets the requirements of ou-r Civil Sarvice. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership, � Very trul;� yours, Adwisory Commi.ttee of The �mployees� Pension F'und �s� Paul Kane, Chairman �s/ Edwin B].anton �s/ Helen Peters -2- CI'�� COMMTSSION MEETING March 2�., 19�� Feb. 17> 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the Ciiy of Clearwater Employ�es� Pension Fund, you are lzereby notifieci that, Donald C. Pomper, a Patrolman, Police Depaxtrnent; has been duly exam:ined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First CTass" risk. The abov�: emp�oyee be�an his service wi.th the City on June 17, 1959• He ia under 45 years �t' age (birthdate June &, 1934) and meeL-s the reauirements of aur Clvil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee zhat he be accepted into membership, Very truly yours, �ldvisory Committee of The Employees� pension fund �s� Pavl Kane, Chairman � � Edwin Blanton �s/ Helen Peters Feb. 17, 1960 Honorable City G'ommisaion Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees oP the City of Clearwater Employees� Pensio�-�. Fund, 9ou are hereby notified that, Richard E. Reese, a Patrolman, Police Denartment, has been duly examined bf a_local physician and desigr.atecl by him as a"First C1ass" iisk. Th� above employee b�gan his service t�ri�h the City on May 12, 195g. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Nov. 17, 1926) and meets the reauirement� of our Civil Servioe. It is hereby recommended by the Advisorv Conunittea that he be accepted into membership, Very truly yours, AdtTisory Commi�tee of The Employees� Pension fund �s/ Paul Kane, �hairman. �s/ Edvain Blanton �s� Helen Peters MaY'ch 7, 1960 Honorable City Corrimission Clearivater, Flo�ida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of CleartNater IInployees' Pension Fund, you arz hereby notified that, Richard A. Seibert, an Attendant at Setaage Treatment Plant has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" ri sk . The above employee bt:gan lzis service with the �ity on Aug. 31, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Feb. 2, 1g33) and meets the requirements of our :Civil Service. It 3s hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into mempership. Very zruly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees� Pension fund �sl Paul Kane, Chairman js� Eda+rin Blanton /s% Helen Peters Feb. 17, 1g60 Honorable City Commission Cl�arwater, Florida G�ntlemen: As Trustees of' the City of Clearwater I'snployees� Peaaion Fund, you are he��eby notified tha�, Howard L. Jones, Attendant, Sswage Treatmeni; Plant, has been duly examined by a loca�. physiclan and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service tvith the City on g'u�;. 3, 1959• He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Nov, 11E, 1927) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is her�b� recommended by the Advisory ComnLittee that he be accepted into membersh:Lp. Very truly yours, Advisory Commii�tee of Tlze Employees � pension fund /s/` Paul ICane, Chairman �s� Edwln Blanton fs� Helen Peters