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"';J,.~.. > ~t:"';t;1" t,"', . -:::1 ':;.~!l"iY,,"t.:~:~:~ilV. ., . ~ " .t}.:~~ I! ~~ ~{~,~,;'1::- i ~~ t .~\;\ ~~.'Jvt~~i Alex D. Finch Cleveland Insco, Jr. James H. vlatkins Amos G. Smith Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Conunissioner The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend D. P. McGeachey of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. The Mayor welcomed to the meeting Vice-Governor Kichizo Kasahara of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, a district which includes Na~ano City, ClearNuter's sister city. The Mayor asked permission to deviate from the agenda in order to read Resolution 60-24 concerning the Vice-Governor's visit. Cownissioner Smith moved to deviate from the agenda. Motion was seconded by Comnlissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney read Resolution 60-24 recognizing the visit of Vice-Governor Kichizo Kasahara to Clearwater for the period from Aprj.l 28th to May 3rd and awarding him the Clearwater medal. Corunissioner Insco moved Resolution 60-211 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion \'ias seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented to the Vice- Governor the key to the City, the Clearwater medal and a certificate making him an ambassador at large for the City of Clearwater. The Vice-Governor responded with a short speech. In observance of Ell{s National Youth Day, the Mayor introduced the students from Clearwater High School who were acting as City officials for the day. The meeting was turned over to the student officials who conducted a short meeting. At the close of the student meetin~, the Conunissioners assumed their chairs. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of April 18, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion \'TaS seconded by Comnlissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Conunissioner 3mi th cownented there were several property olmers present f'rom Brookside Drive. Co~nissioner Weatherly moved to deviate from the agenda to discuss Brookside Drive resurfacing. f'.1Dtion was seconded by Conunissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding the Broolcside Drive resurfacinG, the Manager reported due to the cold weather the paving done by the Sam Davis Contracting Company did not cure properly. He said the contractor had been sanding the street and putting additional gravel on it in an attempt to dry up the excess tar and the Engineer had reported that process would have to be continued until the street was satisfactory. Mrs. John S. Gibson and other property o\mers complained of the condition of the street. Commissioner Smith moved the City Manager be instructed to contact the contractor to alleviate this problem immediately. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Reverend John R. Bostrom of Clearwater Bible Church asked that Item 8, IILetter from Boswell Shopping Center - Request for Tavern Operationll be considered next as there were several people present for that discussion. Con~issioner Snlith moved to deviate from the agenda to consider Item 8. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A letter was read from Mr. G. \'1m. Bos\'Tell requesting the Commission to amend the present liquor zone ordinance so that he could install a small tavern at 1305 North Betty Lane (Lot 9, Block E, Pine Ridge) for consumption of beer only on the premises and beer to take out. The Reverend John R. Bostrom of Clearwater Bible Church stated the proposed tavern would be about half a blocl{ from the church and requested on behalf of the church and its members that the request be denied. Commissioner Smith moved to deny the request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the 10\'1 bid o~ $2,541.28 from U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company for 392 feet of 10 inch and 308 feet of 12 inch cast iron pipe ~or utilities Department, Water Division. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract ~or cast ~ron pipe be awarded to the U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $2,541.28, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. r _..... . ''" " . .; ..: ".' " ..' '" .'. j'~", .., ~".. "'. ," ~ I . ';'" r .~..,.\:.;.,....-: ."~ "': ~ .':.>" ;.7 . '~':'" " i":<~:'~~~"'.J,.~ ~,,'}~~~~[{!ii~f?~xi:rt~;~m~~: *r~2:~!IT;\(0Il:.~,.c"",..',:'~ '.. ~':" ' ,", . ... ,'. ., ~":'. J/ .. '..}. ". . ~ ': ; -: ". . , ~.' .' -. . " . '-', ". ~,'. :" :>:"', ::.. ..t~' .':-;~ '~J" . . ~ ,I ::',,. ,.~-: ;..:~~~:..~ ~~ I' ':",\' ..:/..:.:.....:, '. .. . .:.."~ f '\......l\i~~....'..:ti..4'tr~ '::.~.:.~!.~ <;,:c.'.f>:'l,<~ ~ ~" ~:..... I.... ..-,..' ,,;. ....:......, ~,... '.. :..,...::..,....,' ,"J; ".: J'6/ -2- CITY CO~ISSION MEETING Nay z, 1960 Regarding bids for one new hose washer and dryer for Fire Department, the Manager explained that since there were three identical low bids of $1,656.00 that the one from tpe local supplier, Clearwater Fire Equipment, was being recommended. COllunissioner Watkins moved the contract for thc fire hose washer and dryer be awarded to the Clearwater Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $1,656.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Notion ''las seconded by Conunissioner Heatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $7,887.88 from L. B. Foster Company, Atlanta, Georgia, for one carload of blacl{ steel pipe of various sizes ~or the utilities Department, Gas Division. Conunissioner Weatherly moved the contract for the blaclc steel pipe be a\'larded to L. B. Foster Company, Atlanta, for the sum of $7,887.88, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be aut110rized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance "-lith the plans and specifications and bid. Motion i'laS seconded by Conunissioner ~'iatkins and carried unanimously. Regarding bids for three ozone generators, the Manager reported one bid did not meet specifications, the bid of $2,550.00 from American Electro Chemical Process Corporation did not include bid bond; thereforc, he was reconunending acceptance of" the bid of $2,700.00 from Invex, Inc., Coral Gables, with a 5% discount if ordered for delivery in one shipment and 2% cash discount for payment in ten days. Commissioner \oJa tlcins moved the contract for the ozone genera tors be awarded to the Invex Company, Inc., for the sum of $2,700.00 and that they be ordered all at one time and the City to take advantage of the 276 di scount \-Thich in that case will make it 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 Comnissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A petition was presented by ~1r. Herbert Dudley signed by approximately 428 pesidents of South Clearwater requesting completion of the development of Ross Norton Parle and suggesting that a youth center consisting of a building to house a gymnasiwn for basketball courts" badminton" volleyball, basket room, 3howers, etc., be constructed either in Ross Norton Park or some other location to serve the entire City. He pointed out since the Municipal Auditoriunl had been remodeled to serve only as a meeting place and convention hall there were no inside basketball courts available in the City except in the schools. Co~nissioncr Watkins moved the petition be received and that it be made a matter of record and the matter be referred to the City Recreation Board" together with the Zoning and Planning Board and the City Engineer, for a report back as soon as posnible to loolc into the fea si bili ty of' it. ~iotion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried un.animously. The Manager presented an offer from Mr. Stephen Barber to sell ]Lot 37, Bloclc 6, Clearw'ater Cemetery, to the City for $600.00. The Clerk estimated the plot contained t\'lel ve grave spaces. Conuni ssioner \'/a tl-cins moved the matter be dei'erred to the next meeting for further discussion. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously. pji.j ".~~. \ }~iti~: ;~t The Manager stated that r,lr. \tlm. \tightman Ilad requested that Item 7, "Reconsideration of request for Vacation of Country Club Avenue" be postponed and put on the agenda for May 16th. Conunissioner Smi th moved to defer Item 7 to May 16th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner ~'leathcrly. Upon the vote being taken, Conunissioners Smi th, vJeatherly, Insco and Finch voted "Aye". Conunissioner Hatlcins voted II No II . ~iotion carried. The Manager reported Mr. K. Whitney Dalzell, architect, \'TaS not able to present final plans for the proposed new police station to be built on Lots 6-9, Block 6" r,1agnolia Park Subdivision, because hi s chief engineer had a death in the f"amily. The r.lanager stated it "lould be necessary for the Seaboard Railroad Company to remove its tracks from the property before a contract could be awarded and explained he and the City Attorney had been dealing with the railroad officials and their attorneys trying to expedite this. The Mayor suggested that the Cornnlission meet with the proper railroad officials as soon as postible to get some action on the removal of the tracks. A request \<las presented from the First Christian Church for use of the Municipal Auditorium for a meetine; on October 12th and 13th, 1960. Commissioner Smith moved to grant the request \'lith the same stipulations that i'Te use ,'/i th all other groups. Motion \^Tas seconded by Commissioner ilea therly and carried unanimously. The l\1anager stated the Engineering Department needed to lcnoi'T \'lhen the first Conunission meeting in July would be scheduled" as the first f'.londay "Tould be July 4th. COliunissioner Insco moved to hold the f'irst regular meeting in July on Tuesday, July 5th. Motion \'1as seconded by Commissioner ~'/atklns and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented for its second reading Ordinance 858 annexing Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Highlands Unit 2. Conuni ss:i.oner \1atlcins moved Ordinance 858 be read on it s second read~ng by title only with the unanimous consent of the Conunission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the ordinance by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 858 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. , '. .'.; Irl ~ ~-:---... .....-., "- ",Y '.~ . -' " . Y.', '._ if: I~' , . , . . . . . ~~f~~~~ IT~~(~~S~[~~\:~< , \ '.. ..~r'''.':'l''''" ""~rf'''.L~ .!t:fJ,pll{.l~"~f;:~~.';';a~.~r '.I:;:\.B{;rrtV+~lr '. ~!'!lili! i """""''';i~','' f;0'}fJ~~: L" ~y~~yt.. .:tj'!, I~:"" -3- CITY COMMISSION T1EETING May 2, 1960 .:! :~r '!!'~"t;, '/:'~I "};~:~{~M~;~~': . ~,,: '."""'i""'(/ ..'"~ rrho Attorney read Ordinance GS[) on its third reading. Conuniosioner Smi th moved Ordinance 858 be pasGed on its thir>d and final reading and adopted and the proper of'fj.d.als be authorized to execute It. f.1otion VTaS seconded by Commissioner Vla tIeino and carried unanimously. Tho Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 862 annexing Lot 1, Grove Circle, and Lot 3, Block G, Salls Subdivision. Conunissioner Weatherly moved Ordinance 862 be passed on 1 ts first l"eading. Motion \'ICl:J seconded by COlTunissloner i'latlcins and carried unanimously. Conuni ssioner vlatlcins moved Ordinance 862 be considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous conoent of' the COllunission. Motion ViaS seconded by Conunissioner 1.~eatherly and carried unanimously. The ordinance \'TaS read by title only. Commissioner \~atkins moved Ordinance 862 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion \'laS seconded by Conunissioner vlea therly and carried unanimously. The Manager stated Mr. John Bonner had reported he had received no ~urther conmrunication from the people objecting to the annexation of Lot 3, Block G, Salls Subdivision, and Mr. Richard Milbauer, attorney representing the residents, had said there \'lere one or t'\'TO people that l'lere still unhappy but that they had given him no further instructions as to what to do. Commissioner vleatherly stated he thought the people should be notified that the COl1unission VTaS about to pass the ordinance on third reading. Commissioner Hatkins moved Ordinance (362 be considered on its third and final reading with the unaninlous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Insco. Upon the vote being taken, Conunissioners Watkins, Insco and Finch voted "Ayell. Conunlssioners 1'/eatherl"Jr and Smith voted "Noll. The ordinance \'las not read because the vote \o[as not unanimous. Resolution 60-25 \'ms read in I'Thich the City i'Tould agree to comply with the terms of the new gas franchise negotiated \'lith the TO\'Tn of Belleair us set out in its Ordinance 77. It \'.faS explained the ordinance ,'[ould not become effective until receipt of a resolution of acceptance. Conuni ssioncr \'/a tldns moved Resolution 60-25 be approved and adopted and the proper offic:Lals be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by COll1l1lissioner Insco o.nd carried unanimously. Resolution 60-26 'Vlas read assessing the cost of paving and curbs in part of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision and Brool{wood Terrace Subdivision against the benefited property owners. Commissioner Watldns moved Hesolution 60-26 be passed and adopted and the proper of'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-27 was read authorizing the proper officials to execute an application agreement in \'TLilch the Seaboard fUr IJine Railroad would permit the City to lay a \^later line under the tracks at Hcrculen Avenue. Conunissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-27 be passed Dnd adopted and the proper officials be Duthorized to execute it. I'>10tion W1S seconded b;,{ Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-2J ':las pr>esented requirinG eight property O\mers to clean their lots of weeds and undel'brush. COlluni soioner Insco moved R2 solution 60-28 be pa ssed and adopted and the proper official s be authori zed to execute it. !l10tion \'Tas seconded by Conunissioner VJatldns and carried unanimously. Ord.inance 850 amendinG Ord:1,nance (333.. the Gas Code, \'las presented ~or its second reading. The Manager reported the proposed amendment met Vii th the approval of the L.P. gas dealers but Mr. Leon M1itehurst ~10 represented the L.P. Gas dealers was not present. 'l'he !'.1ayor questioned some of the provi sions of the proposed amendment. Commissioner Watlcins moved it be postponed fo!' two I'leeks and brought bacl{ at the next meeting . ~10tion \'las seconded by Commi ssioner Sl1li th and carried unan:1.mously. Resolution 60-29 was read addressed to the Post Office Department in Atlanta, Georgia and in Uashin;;ton, D. C., requestinG add:i. tiona1 postal facili ties for the City. Commissioner \1atldns moved Resolution 60-29 be passed and adopted and the proper off'icia1s be authorized to execute it. Motion ~las seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney requested approval of execution o~ the deed to Maas Brothers, Inc.~ in accordance with the contract previously approved. Commdssioner Weatherly moved to authorize the Mayor and the proper City o~ficials to execute the deed from the Ci ty to r.1aas Brothers, Inc., for property in Cause\'lay Business District. Notion \o[as seconded by Commissioner \'latJcins and carried unanimously. The Attorney stated 118 had prepared a proposed contract providing the City will inunediately proceed \'lith the road program and ric;ht of \'my for better access to the Court House as outlined in the Rader engineering report and Resolution 59-114. He stated a proposed contract from the County had been sent to the City Manager for consideration as soon as possible. The Mayor suggested delay for the Commissioners to study the proposed contract and suggested the City Manager arrange a joint meeting with the County Commission in the near future. The Manager reported !vIr. Joseph Cramer had made application to erect a neon sign~ 4 feet by 10 feet, on two pilings at the Marina at the entrance to his boat, the Miss Buckeye, to advertise the boat. Conunissioner I'latl{ins moved the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Comlussioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. ".," /~ 'ri:~k~ '~t .. ,.,..,~".,,,, ' ., > t,' d . . " ~. .. . .. .., ~. . .'" ~' . -.~ ...' . , . f~$~~~!~~;~~f~~~~r~~~~~~~r;~t~'r"/iJ~i/?~:Y~:'~;\~'7~1!f:~~t,f""ili~.~~~i~~c?!nw~~r '~~4[~~"'~' l/f!.4;~:1~1f'~!~~i~~~;~sr4{"1?ti~'~~~~~~~\~mr';' ;.~~.V,'l-t7~~:1!.jW':" '.~..~~r1' . "\!.'/ ".:'::':~~)~:;~~~~i~1~;f;:;:~~;&l~.(f,:\,)i:;~':'I';';~;'I'.'..:':"~;:'~;~~~\:i:~~~'":;~~:m~L~,~::~g~':Ulj~~~~.~:~~~:;:.~.itllil:,:~idi:~~t""i;;,j;..... ::~.., '. ~ Int\,;, .,n',!" .....<:'...,'"..\,:;HifiZ.:zjlJ;a.vi......J..~~14:~~"'lW.iri.".,h ___ t.......~"'. -........ ~ /13 _l~_ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1960 Commdssioner Watkins oomnented the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee had sent him a copy of Federal rules and regulations relative to the construction of towers, etc., near airports. By consent, the regulation was referred to the City Engineer for study. Commissioner Watldns recommended that someone be employed by the City to supervise the boat launching ramp at the end of Seminole Street on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Commissioner Insco asked if the City-owned dredge was in dry dock at Seminole Pier. The Manager reported the dredge had been moved there in anticipation of being used on the Drew Street extension project but the City Engineer has advised him probably the City dredge will be too small for that work. After discussion, the Manager was instructed to move the dredge from Seminole Pier and bring back a recommendation as to disposition of the dredge. Conunissioner Weatherly complimented the special policemen who help handle the extra heavy weekend traffic and stated he had been informed that they were receiving no pay and would not be covered by worlcmen1s compensation in case of injury. After discussion, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for a report. Conunissioner Smith aslced what progress ItlaS being made on the plans to combat erosion on Clearwater Beach. The Engineer reported the plans for the groins were complete and the plans for the pier are being worked on. The Manager reported the permit had been received from the Internal Improvement Board to construct the seven groins from Somerset to Kendall street. By consent, the Manager was instructed to set up a public hearing. Commissioner Smith asked about the progress on the Drew Street extension west of Osceola. The Attorney stated he needed more complete plans before the property o\~ers will rel~nquish their riparian rights lying west of where the City plans to ~ill. He said the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund have asked the City to get the title straightened out with the upland property oltmers before they will agree to give a deed. By consent, the Attorney and the Engineer were instructed to meet with the upland oltmers immediately to clear that up. The Corrmussion, now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee recommending that Rural Barber, Refuse Collector, utilities Department, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Watkins moved to approve the admittance of this employee into the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. ~ Mayo - 0 l:ner Attest: .; . . . . :- .' . . .. "" ,"' .. '. . 'I .,' , I. '., :"' ......... ~.~.~'~.~ .~.~ <.'.,..*/""'oI')~!-r...,..~.",~-\li."....~S'..;d;..!;...~;.,~:.;;;r.'..'...\.".~}~~==~,"\.:?~":::.'\.",I.,~'>." .-..",..-.! 'r. ,,_. ,,":; : I . -," l . '~i,~C'&!1t::,:::::~:~=~[;=~!:1~n~:~~~~?;r~y:;~ 'i:~:~~'<y~';;!:"r:~~~.,;. )'"64 ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1960 Reports from City Manager AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING MA~~ 2, 1960 1:30 P.M. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. , (5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Re;ports from City Manager Reports from City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension 'Plan Trustees Bids, Cast Iron Pipe Bids, Fire Hose Washer and Dryer Bids, Black Steel Pipe Bids, Ozone Generators Request for Consideration of Civic Center in Norton Park Proposal for Repurchase - Lot 37, Bl. 6 C~earwater Cemetery R~consideration of Request for Vacation of Country Club Avenue Letter from Boswell Shopp~ng Center - Request for Tavern Operat~on Approval of Plans for New Police Station Other Engineering Matters Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney 12. Resolution #60-24 13. Ord. #858 - Annexation of Lots 9 & 10, Sunset Highlands #2 14. Ord. #862 - Annexation of Lot 1, Grove Circle and Lot 3, Bl. G, Salls Subd. 15. Resolution - Acceptance or Gas Franchise of Town of Belleair 16. Resolution - Assessment - Hibiscus Gardens, paving and Curbs 17. Resolution - Water Main Crossing at Hercules Avenue and SAL RR 18. Lot Mowing Resolution 19. Ordinance Amending Ord. #833 - LP Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PETITION We the undersigned, being qualified voters of the City of Clearwater, are hereby requesting the Mayor, City Commdssion, and all powers that be, to PLEASE complete the development or Ross Norton Park and give us some badly needed recreational facilities. As a way of suggestion, we feel we need something resembling a YOUTH CENTER --- consisting of a Gymnasium (basketball courts (legal size), badminton, volleyball, basket room, shower, dressing and rest room racilities, etc.), tennis courts, hand ball courts, softball fields, etc. We are not selrish to the standpOint of wishing that this plant be limited to servicing ONLY THE SOUTH CLEARWATER AREA but as we HAVE NO SUCH PLANT IN ALL CLEARWATER, it could and should be made LARGE ENOUG~ service, if neea De; ALL OF CLEARWATER'S YOUTH. -- Signed by 428 persons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apr. 18, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Rural Barber, Refuse Collector, utilities Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a IIFirst Classll risk. The above employee began his service w~ith the City on Oct. 20, 1959. He is under 45 years of age (birthdate Aug. 23, 1940) 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 Employeest Pension ~und Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~\ ' ":;-:..~,:'~....: ...~.:....:"-'~~.......;S.f,~~.....,.....l......".; l-'*-":h.,.~~L.;.:Y~.'._;..,.".1';:~~ ~;(4N...,.,.\...::. :..... "f~1 .. ~, '~..'.' a 0 CITY COMMISSION MEETIIIG Mas 2, 1960 T12e City Commis��on of the City of Clearwater met in re�ular session at the Clty i3all, Monday, May 2, 1q60, at 1:45 P.M, vri+:'si the following members present: Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner Cleveland znsco, Jr. Commissioner James H. Ulatkins Commissioner Amos G. Smi�h Corrunissioner Robert L, YJeatherly Commissioner Also present were: Jarnes R. SteUrart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Atto-rney S. Lickton City Engineer W. Booth Pol�ce Chief The Mayox called the meeting to order. The invoca�ion was given by the Reverend D. P. MeGeachey of Peace Nlemorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. The Mayor welcomed to the meeting Vice-Governor Kichizo Kasahara �f Nagano Prefecture, Japan, a distriet which inclvdes I�lagano C3ty, Clearvrater's sis�er city. The AZayor asked perm_lssion to deviate from the a�end.a in order to read Resolutian 60-24 concerning the Vice-Governor's visit. Commissioner Smith moved to fleviate from the agenda. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Vteatherly and carrieci unanimously. The Attorney read Resolution 60-24 recognizing the vis�t of tT;ce-Governor Kichizo Kasahara to Clearwater frar the period from April 28th to May 3rd and awarding him the Clearwater medal, Comrn�.ssioner Insco moved Resolution 60-24 oe passed and adopted and the prop�r officials be authorized to execute it. Notion tivas sec�nded by Commi.ssioizer Watkins and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented to the Vice- Governor the key to the C�ty, the Clearvrater rnedal and a certificai>e maki�lg him an ambassador at large for the City of Clearwater. The Vice-Governor responded with a short speech. In observance of Ellcs National Xouth Day, the Mayor introduced �he students f.rcm Clearwa.ter High School Saho Urere actin� as Ci�y ofTicials for the day. The meeting t�ras turned ove� to the student officials t�ho conduc�Eed a short meeting. At the close of the st�dent meetin�, the Commissioners assumed their chairs. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes oi April 13, 19�0, r�e approved as recorded and as submltted in ;ar=it�en summation by the Clerk bo each Commissioner. l�iotiion Uras secondea by Cotrunissioner Gleatherly and carried ur_animously. Commissioner Smith commented �here were several property oti,rners preseni, isom Brookside D~�ive. Connnissioner Vdeatherly movecl ta devia�e fr.om the agenda to discuss Brookside Drive resurfacing. 1�1:�tion was seconded by Commissioiler Smitih and carried ur>animounly. Regardii� the Brool�side Drive resurzacin�, the Manager reported due �o tHe cold weather the paving doize by the Sam Davis Contiractino Company did noz cure properl�r. He said the contractor had been sanding the street and putting addi�ional gr�vel on it iiz an attempt to dry up the excess �ar and the Engineer had reported that p��ocess would have to be coritinued until the street �as satisfactory. Mrs, John S. �ibson and other property owners complained oz the candition of �he s�reet. Commissioner Smith moved the City Manager be instructed t� contact the contractor to allevia�e this problem immediately. Motion was seconded b� Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Reverend John R. Bostrom of Clearwater Bible Church aslted tihat Item 8, "Letter from Boswell Shopoing Center - Request for Tavern Operation" be considered ne:et as there were several people present for that discussion. Comrni_ssioner Smith moved to deviate from tk�e agenda to consider Item 8. Motion was seconded by Commissioner VJeatherly aisd carried unanimoasly. A letter was read from Mr. G. Sdm. Bos��re11 requestin� the Commission to amend the preseiz-c liquor zone ordinan.ce so that he coLild install a small tavern at 1305 North Betty Lane (Lot 9, Block E, Pine ,Ridge) for coilsumption of beer only on the premises and beer bo take out. The Reverend John R. Bos•trom of Clea�water Bible Church stated th� proposed tavern would be abc�ut hali' a block irora th� church and requested on behalf of the church and its mem�ars that the request be denie�l. Commissioner Smith moved to deny the request. Motion iras seconded by Gommissioner VJeatherly and carried t�nanimously. The Manager iecommended accepting the 1oVr bid of �2,541,28 fram U, S, Pipe and Faundry Company for 392 feet of 10 inch and 308 feet ox 12 inch cast iron pipe for Utilities Department, tJater pivision. Commissioner �+latkins moved the contract for cas� �=ron pipe be awarded to the U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $2,541.28, which is the lot+rest and bzst respol2sible bid, and the appropriate ot'flcials of'1:he City be authorized to execute said con�ract which shall be ln accordance wi�h plans and speciiicatiotis and bid. Motion tvas seaonded by ConviLissioizer GJeatherly and carried unanimously. -2- CITX COMMISSION MEL�.'TNG May 2, 1gG0 Regarding bids i'ar one new hose washer ancl dryer for Fire Department, the Manager explained thai; since there were three identical low b3.ds of �1,656,00 that the one fram the local Supplier, Clearwater Fire Equipment;, yv'as bein� reaomm�nded. Commissioner Watkins moved the contxact for the fire hose washer and dryer be awarded to the Clsarsvater I'ixe Equipment Company in the amottnt of �1,E56.00, wh3ch ls the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of t11e City be authorized to e�ecute said contract which sha21 Ue ii� accorda,nce with the plans and specifications and bid, B,otion was seconded by Commissioner Z4eatlierly and cariied unaniinously. The Manager recommznded accepting the 1o�v bid of �7,8�7,$i3 from L. B, Foster Company, Atlanta, Georgia, for one carload of �1ack steel pipe of various sizes for the Utilities Department, Gas Division. Cominissioizer Weatherl3t moved the coni�ract for tihe blaclt steel �ipe be awarded to I,. B. Fostei Company, A�lanta, for the sum of �7,887.88, sahich is �he lowest and best respoizs3ble bid, a�d the appropriate ofiicials oi �he City be autnarized to execu�e said eontr•act which shall be in accorflance tvith the plans and specifications and bid. Motion �+Tas seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried wlanimously, Regarding bids for three ozone gei�erators, the Manager reported one bid did not meat specifications, the bid of �2,550.00 from American El�c�ro Chemical Process Corporatiion did not include bid bond; therefore, he �aas reconmending acceptance oi' the bid of $2,700.00 from Invex, Inc., Cora1 Gables, :+rith a 5o discount if ordered for delivery in one shipment and 2�'o cash discount ior payment in ten days. Commissioner Watkins moved �he contract for the ozone generators be awarded ta the InveX Company, Inc., for the sum of �2,700,00 and that they be order�d all at one time and the City to take advantage of tYa.e 2o discoun� which in that case will niake it the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said coiztract which shall be in aecordance tvith the plans and Specifications �,nd bid. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A pet?tion taas presented by Mr. H�rbert Dudley signed by approximately 428 resi,den�s of South Clearwater request;ing completion of the development of Ross Norton Parl� and suggesting that a youth cent�r consistin� of a bui.lding to hous2 a gymnasium for basketball courts, badminton, v�lleyball, baslset room, showers, etc., be constructed �ither in Ross Nortoil Park or some other location to serve the entire City. He poin_ted out since the Municipal Audi�orium had been remodeled to serve only as a meetxng place and conventian hall there tsere no inside basketball courts available in the City except in the schools. Commissioner T,+latkins maved the petition bE receivecl and tha� it be made a matter of record and the matter be referred to the City Recreation Board, -�ogetl2er with the Zoning and Planning Board and the City Engiizeer, for a report Uack as soon as possible to look into the feasibility of it. P�otion �aas seconcled by Commi.ssior�er [rleatherly and carried uilanimously. The Manager presented an oiTer from Mr. Stenhen Barber to sell Il,ot 37, B1ock 6, Clear�vater Cemetery, i,o the City ior �600.00. Tlze Clerk estimated the plot contained twelve grave spaces. Comm�ssioner U�atkins moved the matter be dezer.red to the next meeting ior further discussion. Motion was seconded by Commu.ssioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager stated i;hat Mr. IrJm. L+lightman had reqL;ested tha'L' Item 7, "Reconsideration of re quest for Vacation oi Country Club Avenue" be postponed and put on the agenda ior Ma�r 16th. Commissioner Srnitn mr�ved to defer Ttem 7 to May 16th, Motion was seco�Zded by Cornmissioner ��leatherly. Upon the vo�e be-ino taken, Commissioners Smith, Weatherly, Insco and rinch vot�d "Aye". Commissioner Trlatkins voted "No". Motion carried. The Manager reporzed Mr. K. Whitney DalzelT, architect, was not able to present final pla7zs for the proposed netiv police station to be built on Zots 6=�, Block 6, Ma�;nolia Park Subdivision, l�ecause his chief engineer had a death in the family. The &lanager stated iti would be necessary ior the Seaboard Railroad Company to remove i�s tracks from the properLy before a contract coulcl be awarded and explained he and the City Attorney had been dealing with the railroad officials and their at�orneys �rying to expedite this, The Mayor sugg�sted that the Commission meet With the pro�er r�:iiroad afficials as soon as pos�ible to get some action on �he removal of the tracks. A request was presented £rom tne First Christian Church for use of the Muni�inal Auditoritun for a meeting on October 12th and 13th, 19&0. Commissioner Smith moved �o grant the request with the same stipulations that we use with all o�her groups. Motion UraN seconded by Commissioner 4�te�therly and carr•ied unanimously. The Manager stated the Engineering Department needed to l�noUr when th� fixst Commission meeting in July Trrould be scheduled, as the first P�tonday would be July �-�1�. Corrvnissioner Insco moved to hold the first regular meeting in July on Tuesc�ay, Ju1q 5th. Motion taas seconded by Commissioner t�,(atklns and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented for its second readzng Ordir_ance o5� annexiizg Lots 9 and 10, Sunset HiglZlan.cls Un�it 2. Commissioner ti�latkins moved Ordinanee 858 b� read on i�Ls second readzng by �itle only with the unanimous conaent of the Commission. Motian Tiras seconded by Commissioner %Jeatherly and. carried unanimously. The Attorney read 1;he ordinance by title only. Cammissioner Wat1�3n.s moved Ordinance P�58 be pa3sed on it� second reading by title on1.y. Motion was seconcled Y�y Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. � . -3- CTTY COMMTaSION T�fEE�IIJG P�ay 2, 19�0 �he A�torne read Ordinance $5c� on its third reading, Comm.issioner Smith moved Ordinance �5€3 be pas�ed on its thiid and final readin� and aclopted ancl �he proper off�.cials be authorized to execute it. Moi;ion was second�d by Commissioner 4J�tltins and carried unan3,mously. The Attarney read on its �ir�� reading Ordinance 862 annexing Lot l, Grove Circ:�e, and Zot 3, DJ.ock G, Sa11s Subdivision. Co:nmissioner YJeatherly maved Ordinance 862 be passed an ii;s first reading. Mot3on ti�ras seconded by Comm9.ssion:er Watkins and carrieci unanimously. Commissioner Vlatkins moved Ordinance 862 be conaidered on its second reading by ti�Lle only with the unanirnous consent of' the Commission. Motian t,vas seconded by Caminissioner Uleatherly and carried unanimously. The ordinance vras read by ti�7.e only. Commissioner Watkins moved Os�dinance 8G2 be passed on its second reading by �itle oz�ly. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager s�Eated NLr. John Bonner had reported he had received no further communication from the people objecting ta �he annexation of I,ot 3; Block G, Salls Subdivision, and Mr. Richard blilbauer, attarney representin� the residents, had said there ti•rexe on� or ttrro people that vrere still L?tzh.appy but that they had given him. no further instructions as to Urhat to do. Commiss�oner PJeatherly stated he tYiought the people should:pe notifiecl that the Commission Uias about to �ass the ordinance on third readiizg. Commissioner GJatkins moved Ordinance 862 be considered on ii,s third and �inal r�ading wlth the unanimous consent of tlze Commission. Motion t�=as seconded by Commissioner Insco. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners t�latkins, Insco and Finch voted "P_ye". Commissioners 5�leatherly and Smith voted °�To". The ordinance ti+ras not read because the vote was not unan�mous.. Resolution e0-25 was read in which bhe City would agree �o cornply v�ith the terms o� the new gas franchise negotiated tivith the Tot•m of Belleair as set out in its Ord�nance 77. It ��tas explained the ordinance rrould not become effe�Live until receipt oi a resolution of acceptance. Comm3.ssi.oner :•latkins moved RPsalution 6D-25 be approved and adopzed and the proper officials be authorized �o execute it. Moti.on was seconded by Comm�ssioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-26 t�ras read assessing the cost of paving and curbs in part oi Hi.biscus Gardei7s Subdivision and Brookwood Terrace Subdivision againsL the benefited property otvners. Comrnissioner Watkins moved Resolut;ion 60-26 be passed and adop�ed and the proper officials be authorized to e;cecnte i�. Motion �,ras seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-27 ti•ras read authorizing the proper oi�'icials to execut� an. application agreemen� 3n t,vhich Lhe Seaboard Air Tine Railroad would pe��mit the Cit� to ].ay a water line under �ne tracks at Hercules Avenue. Comrii ssioner Watk�ns moved Resoluzion 60-27 be Uassed and adopted and the proper off�cials be authorized to execute it. Motion rras seconded b� �ormnissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-2� ti7as presented req_uir�ng ei�tit property at•mers to clean tizeir 1o�s of weeds and underbrush. Conunissioner Insco moved R�so3utian 60-25 be pa�sed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. n3otion t^ras seeonc�ed 'by Cummissioner 4•Jaticins and carried ur_animously. Ordinance s50 ame�zding Ordinance 833, the Gas Code, was presen�ed for its second r�adins. The Manager reported the proposed am_endment met wi.th the anprova� os the L,P, gas dealers bu� Mr. Zeon 1�lhitelZurst who represetzted the L.P. gas dealers y�ras not ` present. The Mayor questioned some of �che provisions of the proposed amendment. Gommissioner Waticins moved it be postnoned for two tiveeks ancl brought baclt at �he next meeting. DIotion tvas seconded by Commiss?oner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-2o Z�•ras read addressed to �re Post Office Department in Atlan�a, Georgia and in VJashing�on, U.C., req_uestir.� addi.tic�nal postal Tacilities for the City. Comr�u ssioner tiJatkins moved Resolution o'0-29 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized t� execu�e it. Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner VJeatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney requested approval of executioiz of the deed to Maas Brothers, Inc., in accordance with the contract previouslST approved. Commissioner t�Teatherly moved to aui;harize the Mayor �nd the proper Ci.ty officials �o execute �he deed irom the City ta Maas Brothers, Iizc., f'or proper�y in Causeway Business Dis�riet. Motion was seconded Y�y Commissioner ti�laticins at�d carried un_animously. Tlze Attorney stated lie had prepared a nroposed contract providing �he Cit� F,r�ll imrnec�iataly proceed t+rii;h the road program and ri�ht �f way for better access to the Court House as outline�.1 in tlZe Rader engineering report and Resoluti.on 59-114. He stated a propos�d contrac't from the Coun�cy ha� b�en sent to ihe Ci�y Planager for consideration as soon as passible. The P7ayox suggested c�elay for the Commissioners to �tudy the proposed cantract and suggested �he City Manager arrar�e a joint meeting �vith the County Commission in the near future. The Manag�r r�ported Mr. Joseph Cramer had made application to erect a neon sign, 4 feet by 10 feet, on ttivo pilings at the Maiina at the entiai�ce to his boat, the Miss Bvckeye, i;o advertise the boat. Commi.ssioner ti�Jatkinu moved the reqLiest be denied. tiotl.on was seconded by Commissz�ner ti�Jeatherly and carried unanimously. i [ � `��•�..' _,�_ CITY CUNINIISSION P�E�.'TNG May 2, 19�0 Commissioner Glatkins commented the Clearura�er Chamber of Comm�rce Aviation Committee had sent him a copy of Federal rules and re�ulations relat�ve i;o the construction of towers, etc., neAr air�orts� By consent, `�he regulation wAs ref�rred to the City Engineer for study. Coirunissioner Watkins recommended that someone be employed by tlZe C3ty to snpervise the boat launching ramp at the end of Semzn�le Street on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Commissioner Insco asked if the City-owned dredg� was in dry docl� ?t Seminole Pier, The 14anager reported the d�edge had been moved thexe in ant3.cipation of be3ng used on tlze Drew Stree; extension proj�et but the City Engine�r has advised him probably the Cit3r dredge t�rill be toa small for that wos�k. Ai'ter discussion, the Manager t�ras instructed to move the dredge from_ Seminole Pier and bring baclt a recommendation as to disposition of the dred�e. Conuniss3.oner tideatherly complimented t12e special pc�licemen SYhO help handle the eatra neavy weekend trafiic und stated he had been informed that they vrere r�ceiving no pay and would not be covered by wor�cmen's compensation in case of injury. After discussion, �he matter taas referied to the City Attarney for a report. Commissioner Smith asked what probress was being made on the plans to combat erosion on Clearwater Beaclz. The Engiazeer reported the plans for the groins tivere complete and the plans for the pier are being worl�ed on. The Manager regorted the permit had been received from the Internal Improvement Board to construct the seven groins f'rom Somerset to I{endall Si,reet. By consent, �he Manager was inst:ructed to set up a public hearing. Commissioner Smith a�ked about the prooress on the Drew Street extension west of Osceola. The Attorney stated he needed mare complete plans before the property o�vn2rs wi11 relinquisl�: the�r riparian rights lying west of Where the City plans to fi11. He said the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund have asked the City to ge`t the title straiohtened out witk� the upland property owners before they will agree to give a deed. By cansent, the Atzorne� and the �ngineer were instructed to meet Urith the upland owners immediately to clear that up, The Commission, novl adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee recommending that Rural Barber, Refuse CollecLor, Utilities Department, be admitted to the Pension Plan, Commissioner Watkins moved to appr�ve the admittance of this employee into the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissiones Weatherly and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. < � Mayo - o ioner At�est; CitjT ler l� y CITY COrytMISSIQN MEETING n�aY 2, ig6o AG�NDA Reports from City Manager CITX COMMISSTON MEETING «Y 2' '�9�� l, Bids, Cast Iron Pipe 1:30 P.M, 2. Bids, Fire Hos� VJasher and Dryer Invocation 3. Bids, Black Steel Pipe Introductions �. Bids, Ozone Generat�rs Minutes of Prece�ing Meet9_ngs ?• Request for Consideration of Civic Public Hearings Center i� Norton Park 6. Proposal for Repurchase - Lot 37, Bl. 6 R�.ports from City Manager C�.earwat�r Cemet�ry Reports from City Attorney 7, Reconsideratio� of Request for Vacation Citizens to be H�ard of Country Club Avenue Other Commission Action 8. Letter from Boswell Sho Adjournment PPing Center - Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Request for Tavern Operation 9• Approval of Plans £or New Police S�ation 10. Other Engineering Matters 11. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Repr,_rts from City Attorney 12. Resolution #60-2�- 13. Ord. �{$58 - Annexation of Lots g Fc 10, Sunset Highlands �2 14. Ord. �f$62 - Annexation of Lot 1, Grove Circle and Lot 3, Bl. G, Salls Subd. 15. Resolutian - A,eceptance of Gas Franchise oi Town of gelleair 16. Resolution - Assessment - Hibiscus Gardens, Pavin� and Gu_rbs 17. Resolution - Water Main Crossing at Hercules Avenue and SAL RR 18. Lot Mowing hesolu.tion 19• Ordii?ance Amending Ord. #833 - LP Gas PETITION We the unde*�signed, being qualified voiers of the City of Clea�water, are hereby requestin� the Mayor, City Commission, and all powers thaz be, to PLEASE com�lete the developmEnt of Ross Norton Park and give us some badly needed recreational facilities, As a way of suggestion, we feel we need so�.nething resembling a YOUTH CENTER - consisting o:f a Gymnasium (bask2tball courts (legal size), badminton, volleyball, basket room, shower, dressing and rest room facilities, etc,), tennis courts, hand ball courts, softball f7elds, etc. 41e are not selfish to the standpoint o£ wishing that thi� plan� be limited to serva.cing ONLY THE SOUTH CLEARWATER AREA but as we HAVE NO SUCH PLANT IN AI,L CLEARWATER, it could and should Qe made LARGE ENOUGH to service,-�` nee�c '6e, ALL OF CLEARWATER'S YOUTH. _ _ Signed by 428 persons Apr. 18, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, F�orida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fand, you are hereby notified that, Rural Barber, Refuse Collector, Utilities Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The sbove employee began his service tivi�h the City on Oct. 20, 1959. He is under �5 years of age (birthdate Aug. 23, 1940) and meets the requirements of ou� Civil Serviee. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, A�visory Committee of The EmployeeS� Pension fund ��s� Paul Kane, Chairman �s/'Edwin Blanton �s� He1en Peters ■ '! . . ._..,q,.. ,,_ S � �E �� _ � �� f � � � � � �` ��. � - �� , jj i �f r '1 .j ' i