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Mackey City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Asst. Police Chief The ~yor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Thomas C. Redfern o~ the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of May 2nd, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanitary sewers in Gould Street from Missouri Avenue to Madison Avenue. The Engineer estimated the cost at $3,770.00 or $3.42 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved that the construction of an 8 inch sanitary sewer, manhole and appurtenances in Gould Street from existing sanitary sewer in Missouri Avenue westerly to a point approximately ninety feet east o~ the easterly line of Madison Avenue be approved and the Engineer be instructed to put the project out for bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the construction of curbing, paving, widening and necessa~ drainage in Corona Avenue from Drew Street to Cleveland Street. The Engineer stated at the preliminary hearing on April 28th it had been suggested that the street be widened to forty feet instead of thirty feet to allow space for the school buses to unload whic!l would mean widening fifteen feet on the west side and five reet on the east side. He explained although the Board of Public Instruction had been noti~ied there was no representative at the preliminary hearing or at this hearing. He estimated the cost of widening to thirty feet and curbing at $6,133.75 and the resurfacing at $2,834.64 or a total of $8,968.39 with a cost to the property owners of approximately $3.78 per front assessable foot if the City pays for the resurfacing as has been the policy. Mr. Edgar Shilts objected on the basis that the estimated costs were higher than the assessment on the Cleveland Street side of his property which he had recently paid for curbing and drainage. Commissioner Watkins moved the Engineer be instructed to put this to bid including the additional widening for the buses and the letting of the contract for the extra widening be contingent upon payment by the School Board of the additional amount and that the City be authorized to pay its proportionate share which is approximately $2,834.64. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The proposed plans for the new police station and jail were presented by Mr. K. Whitney Dalzell, architect. Police Chief W. Booth expressed his approval of the plans. Commissioner Smith moved the plans as presented be approved and be put out for bids as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Regarding the request of Standard Development, Inc., ,to vacate Country Club Avenue (South Hillcrest Avenue extended) between 1akeview Road and Browning Street in Replat of Ardmore Place, Mr. Wm. Wightman explained the developers had relocated the north- south creek as indicated on the master plan of Forrest Hill Estates which had been previously approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and a former Commission. He said the developers will give the City a drainage easement to coincide with the present alignment of the creek in Replat of Ardmore Place. The Attorney presented Resolution 60-30 vacating Country Club Avenue. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-30 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Mr. Wm. Wightman presented a plat of Forrest Hill Estates Unit 4 for approval. He explained the east-west creek (Stevenson Creek) had been relocated at the northern limit of Jeffords Street as indicated on the master plan. The City Manager stated the north half of Jerfords Street was included in the plat of Parkwood and Parkwood 2nd Addition and the relocated creek would be in the rrdddle of Jeffords Street with paving on ei~her side. He requested although this plat had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board that no action be taken until the Commission could view the site as he thought the relocated creek may create a hazardous drainage situation. After discussion, Mr. Wightman withdrew his request for approval of the plat. The Manager presented Change Order #2 to Bailey Builders contract for the Memorial Civic Center which would add $46.50 to cover a mullion on the doors as recommended by the Fire Department. Commissioner Watkins moved Change Order #2 for the Memorial Civic Center be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. ~a-.._.' ,,~.: ~ .~, ...;.:;..;..it"',"'Vr:f;;'~-:'"",.",,:,,.,....... , , . ,'". . >;. ,l~' . '''~'.;.:~':it'i..':...}~~!'-:''; ~,,';,,~:,:,>,,"f".~'~"':"~;: "f.I.~.~.t'!;'-"\:~~~'\I~',~:?~~i~!:,::Y]:~r~~~i~~I, CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1960 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hal~, Monday, May l6, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Alex D.. Finch Cleveland Insco, J~. James H. Watkins Amos G. Smith Robert 1. Weatherly Mayor-Commissioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton 'W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Thomas C. Redfern of the Episcopal Church of the AscenSion, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of May 2nd, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation b~ the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanitary sewers in Gould Street from Missouri ~venue to Madison Avenue. The Engineer est~mated the cost at $3,770.00 or $3.42 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved that the construction of an B inch sanitary sewer, manhole and appurtenances in Gould Street from existing sanitary sewer in Missouri Avenue westerly to a point approximately ninety feet east of the easterly line o~ Madison Avenue be approved and the Eng~neer be instructed to put the project out for bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimous~y. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the construction of curbing, paving, Widening and necessary drainage in Corona Avenue from Drew Street to Cleveland Street. The Engineer stated at the preliminary hearing on April 28th it had been suggested that the street be widened to forty feet instead of thirty feet to allow space for the school buses to unload which would mean widening fifteen feet on the west side and ~ive feet on the east side. He explained although the Board of Public Instruction had been notified there was no representative at the preliminary hearing or at this hearing. He estimated the cost of widening to thirty feet and curbing at $6,133.75 and the resurfacing at $2,834.64 or a total of $8,968.39 with a cost to the property owners of apprOXimately $3.78 per front assessable foot if the City pays for the resurfacing as has been the policy. Mr. Edgar Shilts objected on the basis that the estimated costs were higher than the assessment on the Cleveland Street side of his property which he had recently paid for curbing and drainage. Commissioner Watkins moved the Engineer be ~nstructed to put this to bid including the additional widening for the buses and the ~etting of the contract for the extra widening be contingent upon payment by the SchOOl Board of the additional amount and that the City be authorized to pay its proportionate share which is approximately $2,834.64. Motion was seconded by Conmissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The proposed plans for the new police station and jail were presented by Mr. K. Whitney Dalzell, architect. Police Chier W. Booth expressed his approval of the plans. Commissioner Smdth moved the plans as presented be approved and be put out for bids as soon as pOSSible.. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Regarding the request of Standard Development, Inc., ,to vacate Country Club Avenue (South Hillcrest ~venue extended) between Lakeview Road and Browning Street in Replat o~ Arronore Place, Mr. wm. Wightman explained the developers had relocated the north- south creek as indicated on the master plan of Forrest Hill Estates which had been previously approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and a former Commission. He said the developers will give the City a drainage easement to coincide with the present alignment o~ the creek in Replat of Ardmore Place. The Attorney presented Resolution 60-30 vacating Country Club Avenue. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-30 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Mr. Wm. 'Wightnan p~sented a plat of Forrest Hill Estates Unit 4 for approval. He e~plained the east-west creek (Stevenson Creelc) had been relocated at the northern l~mit of Jeffords Street as indicated on the master plan. The City Manager stated the north half of Jeffords Street was included in the plat of Parkwood and Parkwood 2nd ~ddition and the relocated creek would be in the middle of Je~fords Street with paving on e~~her side. ffe requested although this plat had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board that no action be taken until the Comndssion could view the s~te as he thought the relocated creek may create a hazardous drainage situation. After discussion, ~. Wightman withdrew his request for approval of the plat. The Manager presented Change Order #2 to Bailey Builders contract for the Memorial Civic Center which would add $46.50 to cover a mullion on the doors as recommended by the Fire Department. Commissioner Watkins moved Change Order #2 for tne Memorial Civic Center be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. ~ot1on was seconded by Commissioner 'Weatherly and carried unanimously. ... ...,~ ~'",,-'-" .;...., lP-~..... ';;', ,..'..... .,;..,.q...\....,.\ 1 ~ ~, "' ;.'-.~~~~_...........~.~.'. ::',:~,'.;'I'.' '" J?fS- 1;~!1~! ' ';~~~J: . ,~;.'", '~,,:;;(+;'~'~1ii:... :'i_'jf~!~~::=,:':':::~,~"=.",... ......... ,.,"..;",.,.,~,.~.,,,~~~~:", "~;"~"'~'~Lb'~"';"'""~,,.,~;,~~~.~~: .. ;~~;,:",.,,;',;:;:;~jZr{~2~f. jl"~15~!L~~~~~t'l -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1960 The proposal from Mr. Stephen Barber to sell Lot 37, (12 spaces) Block 6, Clearwater Cemetery, to the City for $600.00 considered at the last meeting was discussed. Commissioner Smith moved to re-purchase Lot 37, Block 6, Clearwater Cemetery, for $600.00 and the proper officials be authorized to disburse the money. Motion was seconded b~' Commissioner Watkins. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Smith, Insco and Finch voted "Aye". Commissioners Watkins and Weatherly voted "No". Motion carried. A resolution from the Board of Trustees, Unitarian Church of Clearwater, Inc., was presented asking the City Commission to appoint a bi-racial committee. Commissioner Watkins moved it be received and made a matter of record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Regarding the process of changing equipment at Woodlawn lift station, the City Engineer recommended it be done on a force account as he thought it would save the City money. Conm~ssioner Weatherly moved to authorize the Engineer and the Sewerage Plants Superintendent to have the work done by force account. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a letter from Dr. Douglas Carr dated May 9th regarding Mr. S. O. Chauncey, 1519 South Washington Avenue, taxi driver, reporting he should not be driving a car, particularly a car for hire, because of his physical condition. The Manager stated he and the Police Chief recommended his taxi permit be revoked. Commissioner Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Smith, Weatherly, Watkins and Insco voted "Aye". Mayor Finch voted "No". Motion carried. The Mayor thought a more recent examination should be required to ascertain Mr. Chauncey's present condition. The Attorney read on its third reading Ordinance 862 annexing Lot 1, Grove Circle, and Lot 3, Block G, Salls Subdivision. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 862 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. Mr. Leon Whitehurst, Jr., attorney representing the liquefied petroleum gas dealers, reported the proposed amendments to the gas code were acceptable to the L.P. gas industry. The City Attorney stated that Ordinance 833 adopted the gas code by reference and he . recommended a similar ordinance be drawn adopting the amendments as changes in the gas ~. code. Commissioner Smith moved to accept the recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The proposed amendments to the gas code pertaining to liquefied petroleum gas were discussed with representatives of the L.P. gas dealers and Mr. Leon Whitehurst, Jr., attorney. Several changes were suggested which were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion in the proposed new ordinance. By consent, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the ordinance. Resolution 60-31 was presented authorizing the proper officials to execute an agreement in which the Seaboard Air Line Railroad would give the City permission to install a water line under its tracks at Lakeview Road. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-31 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager announced that representatives of the U.D.C. had requested that Item 13, I1Request for Memorial and Meeting Place - Mary Custis Lee Chapter of United Daughters of Confederacy" be postponed to the next meeting. CommiSSioner Watkins moved the item be placed on the agenda at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented a proposed renewal of lease for three years with the Clearwater Art Group, Inc., for use of the northwest wing in the Municipal Auditorium. He stated it was the same as the original lease except the clause that the organization would have to move upon 45 days written notice had been omitted. Mr. Robert S. Dixon appeared representing the Clearwater Art Group. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the lease with the Clearwater Art Group. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-32 was presented addressed to the State Road Department stating that based upon information in Pinellas County records, County Commission minutes, County Tax Assessor records and other sources, the City Commission determined that there is a one hundred foot right of way for Gulf to Bay Boulevard from Highland Avenue to the waters of Tampa Bay. The Attorney explained that this research was done in order that the six laning of Gulf to Bay Boulevard could commence. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-32 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that a copy be mailed to the State Road Department at Tallahassee immediately, Motion was seconded be Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed easement in which the City would grant to Mr. Arthur E. Holsomback the right to construct docks in the submerged land adjoining his property, Lot 1, Block D, Island Estates Unit 5. Commissioner Watkins moved the easement be granted. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. , -.. ....." >. .., t" ~ <<. I."'. f, " ..........-,.- fi~ '. "J~ E:J,.~/r,,'.i.'~}-\ I:,L";;::":N>~:'~{~: , . . ,,;off). .~/}o~.. '.J:~: ; >,::<~?~~f: Ii; ".:{, '; ;';t:?:~ ~ .'": .. .: Q~ / ::;:'<:~,~H;~~\,:. ~ '~'f~r.' ",....' ~~'-I'~ ^ ..;(~ '~t.'::; '"':~~\ ' ,. ,4~ ., , . , "..;. ;"";".';""'"..,;,. :..,.,..., :':';~.n:~;:~~f~:'~:'~~"'~~i:l~?r. ,L.,:;t,.;,~,,:"'.,,;,:w.;.,~,:~:i),;;.;;,,:.~c.,'J' 0 ."" ~",;;L~;:;j,.".,,~,,~.~~;.1i-,;:.. .,;,.~ ;~, ~,.;, ..~; ;.~,.~~~;~;;;i,~L:20:~Xrf ~~.,~':~;C::~:,};i~1~~?ifb:~;L~t::&f~:i~~:),i:62t{;ilii;~i.tJ~~'\,": : '," )9 7 -3- CITY COMMOCSSION MEETING May 16, 1960 A plat o~ Melody Subdiv~sion was presented for approval. The Manager stated the plat had been approved by the Zon~ng and Planning Board, the contract in accordance with Ord~nance 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. Melvin McKnight, add a cash bond posted to cover improvements. Commissioner Watkins moved the plat of Melody Subdivision be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first read~ng Ordinance 863 declaring the to annex property in Section 16-29-16 (portion of Clearwater East Sewer Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be passed on its first reading. seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be read and considered on its second reading Qy' title only with the unanimous consent of the Comrrdssion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Watkins and carried unanimously. City's intention Plant site). Motion was [,;, ",-'-",".' ~/;~;~~t~~' ~'" .. ',,' ".\"),.,, f)"~;;,~~;I, ' I.","' .,,",,'..~J., ;~it[l~~1 :/::'::;:~~~: Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be read and considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in ~ull. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be passed on its third and rinal reading and adopted and the proper orficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 864 annexing acreage in Section 2-29-15 to be known as Sunset Lake Manor Subdivision; Lots 8 and 34, Sunset Highlands No.2; Lots 2, 4, and the west half of Lot 6, Lauretta Terrace. Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance 864 be passed on first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherly moved Ordinance 864 be considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance 864 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 864 be considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commdssion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commdssioner Insco moved Ordinance 864 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper ofricials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. .,.1, The Attorney presented a deed to Veulah Johnson for the west three feet of the east thirty-three feet of the south twelve feet of Lot 1, Block 2, and the west three ~eet of the east thirty-three feet of Lot 2, Block 2, R. H. Padgetts Subdivision. He recommended approval or the exchange of properties to secure a view easement ror Myrtle Avenue project. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the deed to Veulah L. Johnson and the proper o~ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-33 was presented requiring sixteen property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-33 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-34 was presented assessing the cost of sanitary sewers, curbs and drainage in Venetian Point Drive from the north line of Venetian Drive northerly and easterly to its termination against the benefited properties. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-34 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Mr. Wm. J. King, Sales Manager, Gas Sales Division, had brought in a claim o~ the City against Marcal, Inc., for $329.60 worth o~ decorative gas lights installed in Keene Lake Manor. He suggested the City rile a claim of lien against the corporation. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Attorney be authorized to rile a lien against Marcal, Inc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Manager reported Mr. Joseph Cramer had re-submitted his application to erect a 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, this time leaving out the requirement that it be a neon sign. By consent, the application was referred to the Zoning and Planning Board for a recommendation. The Manager re~orted B.H.B, Inc., (Blackburn, Hamilton and Blackburn) had purchased 40 acres (SEt of NW4 of Section 18-29-16) on Gul~ to Bay Boulevard planning to develop it into a 'subdivision, and in a letter stated they had been advised sanitary sewers were not presently available but that the new sewer plant now under construction would provide service to the portion of the tract located within 330 ~eet north from the center line o~ Gulf to Bay Boulevard but the northerly portion cannot be served without a lift station unless the proposed transmission main in Gulf to Bay Boulevard is lowered to a more appropriate grade, and upon inquiry they had been given an estimate , , ~". ... :.f;~,: ";:'.:;..:)~:~ :" ::'<':i'";"~,.dl'~~"'~IIl.o<l:"''''''''''4.1.~_'~,l~"",,-,,,,-'.4...~''' I ,", ;"-.-.... .: .' j .. >' '.. '.' . - . > .......~ ~ . " .. .. ~ . j,' ..' . ;c~"\\ft.,: ~~LiL~;.~";~~~...,~~:;,~..," , ,..~,~~~~.:,~~b:~':';':~~~~<'~J~Ji~J::~'l~~:J2i;, .-.;!~~~J.:~~CS;:Y~::0~,;l;~~~1:-:-_.::~~,-~~~f;.;;1;.:.i<,b~jiJgt;~~~~~~~:~;;;~~~.,::.ldfd.~Ji.::; ) ~CJ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1960 Publi:c Hearings 1. Sanitary Se~ers, Gould Street 2. Resur~acing and Drainage, Corona Reports ~rom Citr Manager 3. Plans.~ Clearwater Police Station 4. Reconsideration of Request to vacate Country Club Avenue 5. Change Orde~ #2 - Civic Center 6. Proposal Repurchase - Cemetery 7. Resolution - Unitarian Church 8. Other Engineering Matters 9. Verbal Repo~ts and Other Pending Matters Reports ~rom City Attorney 10. Ord. #862 - Annexation of Lot 1, Grove Circle and Lot 3, El. G, Salls Subd. 11. Amendment to L.P. Code 12. Resolution - Water Main Crossing; SAt RR Largo Spur 13. Request for Memorial and Meeting Place - Mary Custis Lee Chapter of United Daughters or Con~ederacy 14. Renewal Lease - Clearwater Art Group 15. Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. - R/W Project 16. Resolution - Approval of Holsomback Easement 17. Request for Approval of Subdivision Plat - Melody Subd. 18. Ord. #863 - Intention to Annex Clearwater East Plant Property 19. Ord. 11864 - Annexation o~ Sunset Lake Manor Subd.; Lots 8 & ?4, Sunset Highlands #2; and Lots 2 & 4 & W2 of Lot 6, Lauretta Terr. 20. Approval of Deed to Beulah Johnson (Myrtle Avenue Project) 21. Lot Mowing Resolution AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING MAY 16, 1960 1 : 30 P. M . Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports from City Manager Reports from City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Comndssion Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees To the Mayor and Commissioners o~ the City of Clearwater From the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Church of Clearwater, Inc. Whereas, the Governor or the State of Florida, His Excellency, LeRoy Collins, has outlined in a television address the nature and seriousness of our race problem, and WHEREAS, the Governor has suggested and has outlined certain steps that should be taken to help relieve this situation, and in order to implement his plan, has appointed a bi-racial state committee to deal with this matter, and WHEREAS, the Governor has requested that towns, cities and other corrununities appoint similar local committees, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Unitarian Church of Clear~ater, Inc., through its Board of Trustees, request our Mayor and the City Commissioners to appoint such a committee as suggested by Governor Collins, for the City or Clearwater, to augment the work of the State Committee and to assist in bringing about a better understanding and happier relations between the races. BE IT RURTHER RESOLVED, that in order to be representative of the total community the commdttee include not only public officials but a number of private citizens representing various interests in the community. CERTIFIED COpy /s/ Associate Secretary The Unitarian Church of Clearwater, Inc. April 12, 1960 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ c . ';'';.,1. "'\';- ....,.-.;~...\. \l,...""..,.~,-\...":,....:f~~':;.I'r~.....,h'"'!n;:~~~"-':".\:,>..~I,..~~.....,'i:'!~....r~._.......'H.~~~.:h.~- r � �s CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1.g6o The City Commiss3on of the City of Clearwater met in regu].ar session at the Gity HaJ�l, Monday, May 16, 1960, a� 1:30 P.M, with the following members present; Alzx D. Finch Mayor-Co;nmissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr�. Commissioner James H. Watkins Commzssioner Amos G. Smi�h Commissioner ItoberL- L. L�leatherly Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart City Manager H. H. Baskir�, Jr. City Attorney S. Lickton City Engineer 4J. Mackey Asst, police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was �iven by the Reverend Thomas C. Redfern o£ the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of May 2nd, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the C1erk to each Commissioner. Motion wa�� seconded by Comm_Lssioner �rleatherly and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanitary sewers in Gould Street f'rom Missouri Avenue to Madison Avenue. The Engineer estimated the cost at $3,770.00 or $3.42 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were any objEctions and there were rone. Commissioner Watkins moved that the construction of an 8 inch san�+ary sewer, manhole and appurtenances in Gould Street from existing sanitary set�v�� in Missouri Avenue westerly to a point appra�cimately ninety fee� east of the easterly lirte a£ Madison Avenue be approved and the Engineer l�e instructed to put the project out for bids. Motion w�s seconded by Comm3.ssioner t�deatherly and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the cons��ruction of curbing, paving, widening anc� necessary drainage in Carona Avenue from Drew Stree� to Cleveland Street. The Er.gineer stated at thE preliminary hearing on April 28th it had been suggested that the street be widened to forty feet instead of thirty feet to allow space for the school buses to unload which would mean widening fifteen feet on the wrest side and five feet on the east side. He explained although the Board of Public Instruction had been notified there was no representative at the breliminary hearing �r at �his hearing. He estimated the cost of widening to thirty feet and curbing at �6,133.75 and i�he resurfacing at $2,834.&4 or a total of �8,g68.39 Nrith a cost to the property owners of approximately $3.78 per front assessable foot if the City pays for the resurfacing as has been the policy. Mr, Edgar Shilts objected on the basis that the estimated costs were higher than the assessment on the Cleveland Stre�L side of his property which he had recently paid for curbing and drainage. Corn�-nissioner Watkins moved the Engineer be instructed to put this to bid including the additional widening for the buses and the letting of the contract for the extra widening be contingent upon payment by the School Board of the additional amount and that the City be au�horized to pay its proportionate share tiahich is approximately �2,834.64. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The proposed plans for the new police station and jail svere presented by Mr. K, Whitney Dalzell, architect: Police Chief W. Booth expressed his approval of the plans. Commissioner Sn•�i.th moved �he plans as presented be approved and be put out for bids as soon as possible. Motion was seconded b�r Commissioner WEatherly and carried unanimously. Pegarcling the request of Standard Development, Inc.,.to vacate Country Club Avenue (South Hillcrest Avenue extended) between Lakeview Road arLd Browning Stree� in Replat of Ardmore Place, Mr. Wm. 4�ightman explained the developers had relocated the north- soutlz creek as indicated on the master plan of Forrest Hi11 Estates which had been. previously approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and a former Commission, He said the developers will give �he City a drainage eaSement to coincide z�ri.th the present alignment of the creelc in Re�lat of Ardmore P1ace, The Attorney presented Resolution 6o-3a vacating Country Club Avenue, Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-30 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Mr. Wm. Wightman presented a plat of Forrest Hi11 Estates Unit 4 for approvaT. He explained the east-west creek (Stevenson Creek) had been relocated at the northern liinit of Jeffords Street as indicated on the mast�r plan. The City Manager stated the north half of Jeffords Stre�t was included in the plat of Parkwood and Parktivood 2nd Addition and the relocated creek would be in the middle of Jeffords Street witih paving on e3.�her side. He reques�ed although this plat had been approved by the Zoning and Plaiznin� 13oard that no action be taken until the Coi�unission could view the site as he i;lZought th� relocated creek may create a hazardous drainage situation. After discussion, Mr. Wightman withdrew his request for approval of the plai. The t�tanager presented Change Order �',�2 to Bailey Builders contract for the Metnorial Civic Center which would add $46.50 to covex� a mullion on the doors as recommended by the Fire Department. Commissioner Watlzins moved Change Order �}2 for the Memorial C3vic Center be approved ar_d the proper officials authorized to execute i�. Motion tvas seconded by Commissioner weatherly and carried unanimously. ►, , , '\ � ' _, -2- CITY COlYIl�1ISSTON MEETING May 16, 1960 The proposal from Mr. Stephen Barber ta se�.l Lot 37, (12 apaees) B�.ock 6, Cleax��vater Cemetery, to the City �or $600.00 considered at the last meeting was discussed, Commissioner Smith moved to re-purchase Lot 37, Bloclz 6, Clearwater Cemetery, for $600.00 and the proper officials be authorized to disburse the mon�ey. Motion was seconded by Comm:Lssioner Waticin�. Upon the vote being taken, Commissione.rs Smith, Insco and Finch voted "Aye'�. Commissioners Watkins ana weabherly voted "No`". Motion carried, A resolution from the Board of Trustees, Unitarian Church of Clearwater, 1'nc., was presented asking the City Commission to appoint a bi-racial committee. Commissioner Watkins moved it be received and made a matter of record. Motion was sPconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Regarding the process of changing equipment at Woodlawn 19.f't station, �he City Engineer recommended it be done on a:force account as he thought it would save the City money. Commissioner Weatherly moved to authorize the En�ineer and the Sewerage Plants Superintendent to have the Work done by �orce account. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and c;arried unanimously. The Manager presentPd a letter from Dr. Douglas Carr dated May 9th regarding Nlr. S. 0. Chauncey, 1519 South Washington Avenue, taxi driver, reporting he should not be driving a car, particularly a car for hire, becatise c�f his physical condition. The Manager stated he and the Police Chief recommended his taxi permit be revoked. Commissioner Smith naved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherl,y. Upon the vote bein� taken, Commissioners Smith, Weatrierly, Watkins and Insco voted "Aye". P7ayor Finch voted "No'". Motion carried. The Mayor thought a more recent examination should be required to ascertain Mr. Chauncey's present condition. The Attorney read on its third reading Ordinance 862 annexing Lot .l, Grove Circle, and Lot 3, Block G, Salls Subdivision. Gommissioner L4atkins moved Ordinance 862 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 carrisd unanimously. Mr. Leon Whitehurst, J'r., attorney representing the li.quefiecl petroleum gas dealers, reported the proposed amendments ±o the gas code were acceptable to the L.P. gas industry, The City Attorney sta�2d that Ordinance 833 adopted the gas code by reference and he ` recommended a similar ordinance be drawn adopting the amendments as changes i.n the gas code. Commissioner Smi.th moved to accept the recommendation. Motion was seconded hy Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The proposed amendme:�ts to the gas code pertaining to liquefied petroleum gas were discussed with representatives of the L.P, gas dealers and Mr. Leon Whitehurst, Jr., attorney. Several changes were suggested which were noted by the City Attorney for ` inclusion in the proposed new ordinance. By consent, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the ordinance. Resolution 60-31 was presented authorizing the proper of.ficials to execute an agreement in which the Seaboard Air Line Railroad would give the City permission to instalT a water line under ibs tracks at Lakeview Road. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-31 be approved and the proper officials be auzhorized to execute it. Motion was seconded b.y Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager announced that representatives of the U.D,C, had requested that Item 13, "Request for Memorial and Meeting Place - Mary Custis Lee Chapter of United Daughters of Confederac�r" be �,ostponed to the next meeting: Commissioner Watkins movecl the item be placed on the agenda at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented a proposed renewal of lease for three years with the Clearwater Art Group, Inc., for use of the northwest wing in the Municipal Auditorium. He stated it was the same as the ariginal 1Pase except the clause that the organization would have to move upon �-5 days written notice had been omitted. Mr. Robert S. Dixon appeared representing the Clearwater Art Group. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the lease with the Clearwater Art Group. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-32 was presented addressed to the State Road Department statin� that based upon information in Pinellas Gounty records, County Commission minutes, County Tax Assessor records and other sources; the City Commission deterr.iined that there is a one hundred foot right of way for Gulf to Bay Boulevard from Highland A�enue to the wat�rs of 7.'ampa Bay. �'he Attorney explained that this research was done in order that the six laning of Gulf to Bay Boulevard could commence. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolu�ion 60-32 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that a copy be mailed io the State Road Department at Tallahassee immediately. Mot3on was seconded be Gommissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed easement in which the City would grant to Mr. Arthur E. Holsomback the right to cor.struct docks in the submexged lanci adjoining his property, Lot l, Block D, Island Estates Unit 5. Commissioner Watkins moved the easement be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weabkierly and carxied unanimously. � -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETITiG May 16, 1960 A plat of Melody Subcllvision was presented for approval. The Manager stated the plat had been approVed by th� Zonln� and Planning Board, the contract in accordance With Ordinance 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr, Melvin McKnight, a�id a cash bond posted to cover improvements. Commissioner Watkins mot�ed the plat of Melody Subdiviu3on be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Mo1;3on was seconded by Commissioner Weath�rly and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading -0rd3nance 863 declaring the City�s intention to annex property in Sect3on 16-29-16 (�aortion of Clearwater East Sewer Plant site), Commissioner Smith moved Or•dinance $63 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconder3 by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith rnoved Ordinance 863 be read and considered on its second reading 'by� �itle only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Corruniasioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconc�ed by Comrnissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smibh moved Ordinance 863 be read and considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent o£ the Commission. Motion was �econded by Commissioner LJatkins and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 863 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper officials oe authorized to execute it. Motion w�as seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 864 anne:cing acreage in Section �-2g-15 to be known as Sunset Lake Manor Subdivision; Lots 8 and 34, Sunset Highlands No. 2; Lots 2, 4, and the west half of Lot 6, Lauretta Terrace. Commi�sioner Insco moved Ordinance 864 be passed on first reading. Mot�on was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherly moved Ordinance 864 be considered on its second readino by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously, The ordinance was read by title only. Commissic�ner Insc� moved Ordinance 864 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner LJeatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 864 be considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded bg Cpmmissioner Inseo and carried unanimously. The ordinance rras read in full. Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance 864 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 a deed t�o Veulah Johnson for the west three feet of �he east thirty-three feet of the south twelve f eet �i Zot 1, Block 2, and the west three feet of the east thirty-three f eet of Zot 2, Block 2, R. H. Padg�tts Subdivision, He recommended approval of the exchange of proPerties to secure a vie�,r easement for Myrtle Avenue project. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the deed to Veulah L. Johnson and the proper officials be authorized t� execute it. Motion was secon�ed by Commifisioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolu�ion 60-33 was presented requiring sixteen property oiyners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush, Commissioner Glatkins moved Resolution 60-33 be passed and adopted and the proper oificials be authorized to execute it. Mozion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution $0-34 was presented assessing the cost of sanitary sewers, curbs and drainage in Venetian Point Drive .from the north line oi Venet�an Drive northerly and easterly to its termination against the benefited properties. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolntion 60-34 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute i�t. Motion was secotzded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Mr. Wm. J. King, Sales Manager, Gas Sales Division, had brought in a claim of the City against Marcal, Znc., for $32g.60 worth of decorative gas lights installed zn I�eene Lake Manor. He subgesi;ed the City file a c?aim of lien against the corporation. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Attorney be authorized to file a lien against Marcal, Inc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimouslv. The Manager reported Mr. Joseph Cramer had re-submitted his application tc� erect a sign, 4 feet by 10 feet, on two pilings at the i�arina at the entrance to his bo�;t, t12e "1�i:i.ss Buckeye", to advertise the boat, �.his time ].eaving otxt the requirement that it be a neon sign. By cons,ent, �he application was referred t� tlze Zoning and Planning Board for a recommendation. The Manager rep�orted B.H.B, Inc., �Blaekburn, Haniilton and Blackburn) had purcha.�ed 40 acres (SE� of NW,� of Section 18-29-1 ) on Gulf to Bay Boulevard planning to develop ii; into a subdiv�ision, and in a letter stated they had been advised sanitary sewers were not presently available but that the new sewer plan� now under construction would provide service to the portion of the tract located within 330 feet north from the center line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard bu1; the rzortlzerly portion cannot be servecl taithout a lift staLion unless the proposed transmission main in Gvlf` to Bay Boulevard is lowered to a more appropriate grade, and upon inquiry they had been given an estima�;e �>�.. � ', � � �' ,� `�-,� ` �.� _4, CTTY CONIl�7ISSTON MEETIiJG May 16, 1960 �f $3,551.00 as the cost of lowering this line to the required grad�. The Manager .,uggested the City lower the line but require the developers to pay the �;3,5�1.00. He explained the transmission main now under construction was designed to serve only t2ie area now inside the City limits and accord3.ng to Briley, Wi1d�s plan another tl�ansmission main would have to be installed north of this area to serve the areas presently not in the City 13mits, By consent, the matter was deferred until tkie Commission could confer with Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, concerning the areas to be served by the present transrt�ssion main to the new Clearwater East Sewer Plant. The Mayor recommenc�ed the Manager be instructed.�o request the Engineer �o check the right of way z'�r Myrtle Avenue between Palmetto and North Fort Harrison and repart back on t�rhat rigllt of way the City has. By consent, the Commission agreed to this. C�mmissioner Insco reported that an appointment had been set for Tuesday, May 17th, between the Florida Beach and Shor� Preservation Association representat�ves and Governor LeRoy Collins and his cabinet to discuss the Association's recommendations for State participation in beach preservation studies and constr.uction work, to obtain needed legislation to better provide ior the establishment of erosion control authorities, etc. Commissioner Insco moved the Mayor, the Corunissior_ and the City Attorr.ey be authorized to attend this meeting in Tallahassee with the Governor, that their expenses for the trip be paid; and the money be transferred from the appropriate account for travel and expenses, Motion utas seconded by Commissioner Weatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Comnu.ssioners Insco, Weatherly, Watkins and Smith voted "Aye". Mayor Finch voted "No". Motion carried, The Mayor opposed the trar.sfer of funds. There being no further business, the meeting was ad,journed at 6:05 P.M. c Mayor- mm�. sion r AttPst: R. G. ti+lhitehead, Gity Clerk BY: ���•�.ec.�C� D�� c.GC/ Acti' City C erk 1 � � �� � C2TY COMP.4ISSION MELTING May 16, 1960 AGENDA Public Hearings CITY COMP�I];SSION MELTING MAY 16, 1g60 ].. Sanitary Sewers, Gould Street 1:30 P,M. 2. Resurfacing and Drainage, Corona �nvocation Reports from City Manager Introducti4ns Minutes of Preceding Meetings 3. Plans - Claarwater Police Station Public Hear3ngs 4. Reconsideration of Request to vacate I{eports irom City Manager� Country Club Avenue Reports from City Attorney 5. Char_ge Order �2 - Civic Center Citizens to be Heard 6. Proposal Repurchase - Ceme�ery Other Comm.tssion Action 7. Resolution - iJnitar:i.an Church Adjournment 8. Other Engineering Matters Meeting Pens3.on Plan Trustees 9. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney 10, Ord. �862 - Annexation of Lot 1, �rove Circle and Lot 3, Bl. G, Sa11s Subd. 11. Amenc�ment to L,P. Code 12. Resolution - Glater Main Crossing; SAL RR Largo Spur 13. Request for Memorial and Meeting Place - Mary Custis Lee Chapter of United Daughters of Confederacy 14. Renevral Lease - ClearwatEr Art Group 1�. Gv1.f-to-Bay Blvd. - R/[�1 Project 16. R�solution - Approval of Holsomback Easement 17. Reqv.est for Approval of Subdivision Plat - Melody Subd. 18. Ord, #863 - TntPntion to Annex Clear�aater East Plant Property 19. Ord, y'�864 - Annexation o£ Sunset Lake i�ianor Subd.; Lots 8& 34, Sunset Highlands �`2; and Zots 2& 4 8c WZ oi Lot 6, Lauretta Terr. 20. Approval of Deed to Beulah Johnson (Mj�rtle Avenue Project) 21. Zot Mou�ing Resolution To the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Clearwater From the Board oi Trustees of the Unitarian Church ox" Clearwater, Inc. Whereas, the Governor of the State of Florida, His Excellency, L�Roy Collins, has outlined in a television address the nature and seriousness oi'our race problem, and ��iHEREAS, the Governor has suggested and has outlined certain steps that sh��uld be taken to help relieve this situation, and in order to implement his plan, has appointed a bi•-racial state committee to deal with this matter, and �HEREAS, the Governor has rE:ouested that towns, cities and other communities appoint similar lo-,:al committees, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Unitarian Church of Clearwater, Inc., through itis Board of Trustees, request our Mayar and the City Commissioners to appoir.t such a committee as suggested by Governor Collins, for the City oi Clearwater, to augment the work of the State Committee and to assist in bringing about a better understand�ng and happier relations between the races. BE IT RURTHER RESOI,VED, tha� in order to be representatiJe of the total communi�y the committee include not only public officials but a number of private citizens r�presenting uarious interests rn the community. CERTIFIED COPY �S� Associate uecretary The Unitarian Church ai Clearwater, Inc. April 12, 1g60