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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6, 1960
The City Commission or the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Hall, Monday, June 6, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Alex D. Finch
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
James H. Watkins
Amos G. Smith
Robert L. Weatherly
Mayor-Commissioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Conunissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
W. Mackey & W. M. Beam
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Representing Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Insco moved the minutes o~
the regular meeting of May 16th and the special meetings of May 23rd and May 31st,
1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to
each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate f'rom the agenda to take up Item 7, "plans,
First National Bank Building". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried
unanimously.
Mr. J. Tweed McMullen, attorney representing the First National Bank of Clearwater,
presented complete plans for a proposed new bank building to be located at the northeast
corner of Cleveland and Osceola with drive-in facilities to be located on the adjoining
property at the southeast corner of Osceola and Laura. He stated the plans had been
checked by the various City departments concerned and asked approval of the plans and
specific authorization to span the alleyway running east-west through Block 3, Earll
& Tate1s Subdivision, in order to connect the drive-in racilities with the proposed
building. Mr. L. V. Chappell, President, First National Bank, was present. Commissioner
Insco moved that the plans of the proposed building to be erected by The First National
Bank of Clearwater, Florida, and located on the northeast corner o~ Cleveland and Osceola,
be approved, including the construction of an overpass over the alleyway running through
Block 3 o~ Earll and Tate1s Subdivision, and the Building Inspector is authorized to
issue a building permit based on said plans upon appropriate request. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced on construction of a thirty foot paving, curbs and
drainage in Pine Street from Myrtle Avenue to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad spur track.
The Engineer reported there were only two property owners concerned and one of them,
Mr. Henry McWhorter of Clearwater Lumber Company, had asked that the project be dropped
at the present time. Commissioner Watkins moved the matter be postponed. Motion was
seconded by Commdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Mayor called a Public Hearing on the construction of paving, curbs and drainage
in San Jose street from Monterey to Bay Shore Drive. The Engineer estimated the total
cost at $25,064.00 or $6.37 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were
any objections and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved the improvement to con-
struct a thirty foot pavement and curbs and necessary drainage in San Jose Street ~rom
the east line of Monterey easterly to the west line of Bay Shore Drive be approved and
the proper officials be authorized to put it out for bids, the project to be assessed
against the land facing and abutting said improvements. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A rublic Hearing was called on the paving and curbing in San Remo Avenue from
DeLeon to the southeasterly paving line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The Engineer estimated
the total cost at $1,725.00 and explained that there was only one property owner and the
City involved because of the park on one side of the street. He recommended the cost be
split between the City and the property owner. The Mayor asked if there were any object-
ions and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved to construct a thirty foot pavement
and curbing in San Remo Avenue from a point ~ifteen feet south of the northerly line of
DeLeon north to the southwesterly paving line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard~ that the contract
be let and the assessment be spread with one-half against the property owner and one-half
against the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate from the agenda to consider Item 25, "Reconsider
Request of Mary Custis Lee Chapter of D.D.C. for Memorial and Meeting Placell. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
MrB. Nancy Meador, representing the Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy, asked the City to give or lease the acreage located on the northwest
corner o~ Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard to the U.D.C. for a Confederate
memorial and museum building which would also be made available to other historical
organizations, D. A. R., etc. The Mayor stated the request would be studied and the
Commdssion would let the U. D. C. know of its decision.
Regarding bids for radio transmitters and receivers, the Manager recommended accepting
the low bid of $2,296.00 from Motorola Company, St.Petersburg, for Item A-one handie-talkie;
Item B-three pocket transmitters and Item C-three pocket receivers and the low bid of
$410.00 from General Electric Company, Tampa, for Item D-one mobile transmitter and
receiver. Commdssioner Watkins moved the contract for radio transmitters and receivers
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be awarded to the Motorola Company in the amount of $2,296.00 for Items Ai Band CJ
and to the General Electric Company of Tampa for Item D in the amount of ;p4l0.00,
which are the lowest and beat responsible bids, 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.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $4,956.00 ~rom U. S. Pipe and
Foundry Company, for 2,800 feet of six inch cast iron pipe ror Water Division, Utilities
Department. Commissioner ~ffitkins moved the contract for cast iron pipe be awarded to
the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, Cor the sum of $4,956.00,
which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of tne
City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with bid, plans
and specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Mr. Herbert Brown, attorney, presented a request ~or approval of transfer of the
taxicab business owned by George Kersey to Ross J. Bolt and others who will be doing
business as Clearwater Yellow Cab Company, Inc. Commissioner Weatherly moved the
request be granted. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Manager read the Zoning and Planning Board1s recommendation to deny application
of Mr. Joseph Cramer for a sign, 4 feet by 10 feet at the Marina to advertise his boat,
for the reason that a survey showed existing signs are twelve square feet or less in area
mounted parallel to the sea wall and without lighting. Commissioner Watkins moved, based
on the recommendation of the Zoning Board, that the request be denied. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Watkins, Insco, Weatherly
and Finch voted 11 Aye" . Cornrni ssioner Smith voted "No.1. Motion carried.
Regarding the plat of Forrest Hill Estates Unit 4, Mr. William Wightman stated the
drainage had been laid out according to the drainage plan approved by the City Engineer
and according to the master plan approved by the City CommiSSion on November 24, 1958.
He and Mr. C. A. Peterson, engineer, discussed the erosion problem created by the removal
or setting over o~ Stevenson Creek into the middle of Jef~ords Street. He said the
developers have o~fered to put up $600.00 for the City to install curbs on the south
side of the portion on ~eCfords Street immediately north of the creek. Mr. Ward Rodgers,
as former President of Parkwood, Inc., stated the erosion Cram Stevenson Creek had de-
valuated the few remaining lots in Parkwood on the north side of Jeffords street. After
discussion, it was agreed the Commission would look at the site again and meet in special
session in the near future to consider the plat. Commissioner Insco moved that Item #9,
"Forrest Hills - Unit 114-" be postponed for further study. Motion \'1as seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Mr. Joseph M. Betts, Chairman of the Civic Af~airs Committee, Clearwater Beach
Association, asked in regard to the proposed erosion control program that when the
Commission takes action that it do so on all three phases of the program, the groins,
the groin-pier and the jetty. Mrs. W. E. Crown, Sr., aSked that the jetty to be located
near Aurel Street be put in ~irst instead or last. Mr. Leonard Merrell urged that all
of the work be done as speedily as possible. The Mayor stated at the public hearing on
May 26th the Commissioners had indicated concurrence in the Engineer's recommendations
and that the project will be started as early as possible after the ~inancing method
has been decided.
The Manager presented Change Order #1, for $300.00, Change Order #2 for $2,151.00
and Change Order #3 for $1,318.00 or a total increase of $3,769.00 to the Rainer and
Company contract for sanitary sewer lines to connect to the Clearwater East Sewer Plant
as the cost o~ lowering the line in Gulf to Bay Boulevard so that a proposed subdivision
can get in by gravity. He explained the developer, B.H.E., Inc., will pay $1,318.00
because of lowering the line for the subdivision'S benef~t. Comrrdssioner Watkins moved
that change orders #l~ i~ and #3 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to
execute them and that the total amount of the City'S obl~gation is $2,451.00. MotLon
was seconded by Commdssioner Smith and carried unanimous1y.
The Manager presented Change Order #3 to the Bailey Builders contract for the
Memorial Civic Center to cover an increase of $85.23 for additional material for air
conditioning duct work. CommiSSioner Watkins moved the Nemorial Civic Center Cha~e
Order #3 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Regarding the proposed gas franchise, the Manager stated he had received a letter
from the City of Dunedin agreeing to a 20 year franchise with a payment to Dunedin of
2~% of gross sales for the first 10 years, 3% for the second 10 years, and an option
to renew ror an additional period of ten years with 4% payment of gross sales, instead
of the 3i% offered by Clearwater. Commissioner Insco moved that this be received for
study and each CommissLoner and the Mayor and the necessary department heads be ~u:rnished
with a copy of the letter so that we can study it. Motion was seconded by Cornmdss~oner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A revised contract was submitted by the Pinellas County Commission concerning access
roads to the Court House~ the revision being that the County shall donate the right of
way on Haven from Palm to Qak Avenue, the City to be responsible for obtaining the right
of way from Oak to Bay if any is needed. After investigation, the Engineer reported the
City has a sixty ~oot right of way on Haven Street from Fort Harrison to Clearwater Bay.
Commissioner Watkins moved the contract as amended be approved and returned to the County
as expeditiously as possible. Motion was seconded by COmmissioner Weatherly and carried
unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6, 1960
The Manager reported the State Road Department representatives are ready to paint
the traffic lines on Myrtle Avenue from Turner to Palmetto and have aSl<ed if the City
wants it to be four laned or with parking between Cleveland and Drew as it is now. The
Traffic Division recommended four lanes. By consent, the Commission agreed to four
laning Myrtle Avenue between Turner and Palmetto.
A plat of Sunset Lake Manor was presented for approval. The Manager stated the
plat had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and the developer, Mr. Howard
G. Hamilton, had signed the contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 and
had posted bond for improvements. Commissioner Watkins moved the plat be approved.
Motion was seconded by Cornmdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
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at the Municipal Auditorium from the recreational portion o~ the Utilities Tax Improve-
ment Certificate fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-48 was presented authorizing Mr. W. J. King, Sales Manager, Utility
Department, to execute transfer of leases for commercial gas equipment (Ruud Water Heaters)
between the City and Noland Credit Company, Newport News, Virginia. Commdssioner Watkins
moved Resolution 60-48 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimOUSly.
The Attorney presented a claim of $35.00 from Colonel E. D. Millea, Dunedin, for
damage by soot to the furnishings in his home caused by the conversion to natural gas.
He recommended the claim be paid from the funds for natural gas conversion since the
liability insurance was $100.00 deductible. Commissioner Weatherly moved the claim be
paid. Motion was seconded by Comnussioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-35 was presented authorizing the proper City officials to execute an
agreement with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad permitting the City to install storm sewer
and sanitary sewer lines under the tracks at Druid Road. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution
60-35 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-36 was presented assessing the curbing and widening in Arcturas Avenue
from Drew to Cleveland against the benefited properties. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution
60-36 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was
seconded by Cornrrdssioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-37 was presented assessing the sanitary sewer in Betty Lane from LaSalle
to Engman against the benefited properties. Commissioner Weatherly moved Resolution 60-37
be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-38 was presented assessing the curbing, widening and necessary drainage
on Prescott Avenue from Belleair Road to Belleview Boulevard against the benefited proper-
ties. Conmissioner Weatherly moved Resolution 60-38 be passed and adopted and the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Smith
and carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution 60-39 was presented assessing the sanitary sewer in Bayside Drive from its
easterly terminus westerly to existing sewer in Harnden Drive against the benefited proper-
ties. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-39 be passed and adopted and the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded b~ Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-40 was presented dedicating portions of Lot 4,5,6 and 7, Block C, Hibiscus
Gardens, as right of way for Pierce Street. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-40
be passed and adopted and the proper officials authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unani~ously.
Resolution 60-41 was presented designating the week from June 12th through June 18th
as National Flag Week and June 14th as Flag Dag. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution
60-41 be passed and adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-42 was presented authorizing payment of $5,325.00 to Briley, Wild
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, from the Construction Trust Fund for engineering
services in connection with the Clearwater East Sanitary Sewer Project. Commissioner
Watkins moved Resolution 60-42 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-43 was presented authorizing payment of $3~688.2~ to Brile~, Wild
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, from the Construction Trust Fund for Engineering
services in connection with the 1957 Water Improvement Project. Commissioner Watkins
moved Resolution 60-43 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 865 declaring the City's intention
to annex Lot 10, Block C, Pine Ridge Subdivision. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance
865 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously.
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June 6.1 1960
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 865 be considered on its second reading by
title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 865 be passed on its second read~ng by title only.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 865 be read and considered on its third and
final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 865 be passed on its third and final reading and
adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Mr. John Bonner, representing Ad's Everbest Fuel Oil, Inc., stated the owner was
requesting the property be annexed to the City and was planning to erect a service
station. Mr. Bonner exhibited letters from surrounding property owners showing no
objection to that use of the property.
Resolution 60-44 was presented authorizing the proper o~ficials to execute a new
easement to Maas Brothers, Inc., dated June 6, 1960, and to execute a new easement to
Florida Power Corporation, dated May 31, 1960, and directing that the cancellation of
easements between the City and Florida Power Corporation dated June 6, 1960, covering
easements recorded in Deed Book 1505, Page 259 and in O. R. Book 235, at Page 81 of the
public records of Pinellas County, Florida, be approved and executed. The Attorney ex-
plained the new easements would be in part of Lots 3,4,5, Rornpon's & BaSkin's Corrected
Map of Causeway Business District. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution 60-44 be passed
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Attorney stated he expected to have a closing on Friday, June lOth, to the
transaction with Maas Brothers, Inc., and had prepared a deed covering Lots 1 and 2 of
Rompon's & Baskin's Corrected Map of Causeway Business District, Lot 1 being the part
Maas Brothers intends to retain and Lot 2 being the part to be deeded back to the City
by Maas Brothers with the restriction that it is not to be used except for motor vehicle
parking, right of way or park purposes. He explained there would be an exchange of deeds
at the closing and that the proper officials had been authorized to sign the deed from the
City at a previous meeting.
Resolution 60-45 was presented requiring thirty-six property owners to have their
lots cleaned of weeds and underbrush. Commdssioner Insco moved Resolution 60-45 be passed
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented a deed to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for Lots 3 and 22,
Block 29, and Lots 3 and 22, Block 32, MagnOlia Park Subdivision, together with vacated
portion of Jasmine Way lying between Lot 22, Block 29 and Lot 3, Block 32, Magnolia Park.
He explained the property was being traded to the railroad ror cancellation of right-of-
way in Magnolia Park, Block 6. Commissioner Watkins moved that the deed be approved and
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-46 was presented vacating the part of Jasmine Way lying between
Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 29, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 32.1 Magnolia Park Subdivision.
Commissioner Weatherly moved Resolution 60-46 be passed and adopted and the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comndssioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
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A proposed deed was presented ror approval to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for
Lots L~-ll, inclusive, 14-21, inclusive, Block 29, Lots 4-10.1 inclusive, 15-21, inclusive,
Block 32, Magnolia Park Subdivision, and the vacated part of Jasmine Way lying between
Lots 14-21, inclusive, Block 29, and Lots 4~10, inclusive, Block 32, Magnolia Park. The
Attorney explained he had prepared a deed to the City for the railroad to sign conveying
the east fifteen feet of Lot 2 and the east fifteen feet of Lot 13, Block 6, Magnolia
Park. Commissioner Watkins moved that the exchange of deeds be approved and the proper
officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-47 was presented authorizing the proper City officials to execute
an agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad which will permit the City to install
a water main under its tracks at Lakeview Road. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution
60-47 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by CommiSSioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Weatherly moved to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids to
purchase 500 baffles for groins on Clear\~ter Beach. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Weatherly moved in Resolution 60-20 pertaining to the revenue certificate
issue for the proposed bridge to connect Clearwater Beach with Belleair Beach that Section
5 concerning the payment of special attorney's fees to the City Attorney from the revenue
certificate proceeds be stricken from the Resolution. A~ter some discussion, the Mayor
ruled that the motion died for want of a second.
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AGENDA
CITY COMMcrSSION MEETI~G
June 6, 1960
1:30 P.M.
CITY COMMcrSSION MEETI~G
June 6, 1960
Public Hearings
1. Pine Street Paving and Drainage, Myrtle to
First Spur Track
2. San Jose paving and Drainage, Bayshore to
Monterey
3. San Remo Paving and Curbing, Gulf-to Bay to DeLeon
Invocation
Introduction
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports rrom City Manager
Reports rrom City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Reports from City Manager
4. Bids, Radio Transmitters and Receivers
5. Bids, Cast Iron Pipe
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Plans, First National Bank Building
Letter Requesting Transrer or Taxi License-
Kersey Taxi, Inc. to Clearwater Yellow Cab
Forrest Hill s - Uni t #4
Request for Sign - Miss Buckeye III
Beach Erosion
Briley, Wild & Assoc.-Change Orders 1, 2 & 3
Memorial Civic Center - Change Order #3
Dunedin Franchise Of~er
Other Engineering Matters
Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
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Reports from City Attorney
17. Resolution - Signature on Transfer Lease
Equipment with Noland Credit Company
18. Approval - Payment to Col. E. D. M1llea -
Gas ConverSion Damage
19. Resolution - storm & Sanitary Sewer Line -
SAL RR
20. Resolution - Arcturus Curbs and ~idening
Assessment
21. Resolution - Betty Lane Sanitary Sewer Assessment
22. Resolution - Prescott Ave. Improvement Assessment
23. Resolution - Bayside Dr. San Sewer Assessment
24. Resolution - Dedicated Streets, Hibiscus Gardens
25. Reconsider Request o~ Mary Custis Lee Chapter
of unc ~or Memorial & Meeting Place
26. Resolution - Flag Day
27. Resolution- Payment to Briley, Wild & Assoc.
(Clearwater East Sanitary Sewer)
28. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild & Assoc.
1958 Water Improvement Project - Myrtle Ave.-
Hercules and Highland Avenue
29. Ord. #865 - Intention to Annex Lot 10, Block C,
Pine Ridge Subdivision
30. Resolution- Easements - Maas Brothers
31. Lot MOwing Resolution
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Honorable Mayor and City Cornmdssioners
City of Clearwater
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Re: Transfer or Taxi Cab Licenses
This is to advise you that I, George Kersey, doing business as Kersey Taxi, have heretofore
entered into a contract to sell my taxi cab business to Ross J. Bolt and others who will be
doing business as Clearwater Yellow Cab Company, Inc.
In the ~urtherance or this contract it is my understanding that the purchasers will present
to you a request to acquire these permits, and I do herewith join them in their request.
Respect~ully submitted,
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s George Kersey
George Kersey,
Kersey Taxi
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May 13, 1960
Honorable City CommdsB~on
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City or Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that
James J. Elliott, Jr., a laborer in the Public Works Department, Garage DiviSion, has been
,duly examined bY' a local physician and designated by him as an It Average Risk".
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As Trustees of the City of Clearwater IDmployees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that;.
Leonard Petrick, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, has been duly examined by a local
physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. "
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The above employee began his service wdth the City on September 7" 1959, He is under
45 years of age (birthdate July 23~ 1934) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Comndttee that he be accepted into membership.
Adv:l.sory
Very truly yours,
Committee of the Employees'
IS/Paul Kane, Chairman
. IS/Edwin Blanton
'Is/Helen Peters
Pension Fund'
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�ITi' COP�SSION NlEETING
June 6, 1960
The City Commission of �the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Ha11, Monday, June 6, lg6o; at 1;30 P,M, with the follow3.ng members present:
Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commisaioner
Cleveland Insco, ,7r. Commissioner
James H. Watkins Commissioner
Amos G, Smith Commi.ssioner
13.obert L. Weatherly Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart City Manager
H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney
S. Lickton City Engineer
W. Mackey & W. M. Beam Representing Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Insco moved the mi.nutes of
the regular meeting of May 16th and the special meetings of May 23rd and May 31st,
1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in writteri summation by the Clerk t�
each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimausly.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate from the agenda to take up Item 7, "Plans,
First National Bank Building . Motion was secondecl by Commissione� Watkins and carried.
unanimously.
Mr. J. Tweed McMullen, attorney representing the First National Bank of ClearwatEr,
presented complete plans for a proposed new bank building to be J.ocated at the northeast
corner of Cleveland and Osceola wi�h drive-in facilities to be located on tne adjoining
property at the southeast corner of Osceola and Laura. He stated the plans had been
checked by the various City departments concerned and aslted approval of the plans and
specifie authorization to span the alleyway running east-west throu�h Bloek 3, Earll
& Tate�� Subdivision, ir_ order tp connect the drive-in facilit,ies with the proposed
building. Mr. Z. V. Chappell, President, First National BarLk, was present. Commis�ioner
Insco moved that the plans of the proposed building to be erected by The First National
Bank of Clearwater, Florida, and located on the northeast corner of Cleveland ar�d Gsceola,
be approved, including the construction of an overpass over the alleyway running through
Block 3 of Earll and Tate's Subdivision, and the Building Inspector is authorized to
issue a building permit based on said plans upon appropriate request. Mozion was secanded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was annotxneed on construction of a thirty foot paving, curbs and
drainage in Pine Street from N{yrtle Avenue to thE Seaboard. Air Line Railroad spur track.
The Engineer reported there were only two property owners concerned and one of them,
Mr. Henry McWhorter of Clearwater Lumber Company, had asked that the project be dropped
at the prese�it time. Commissioner Watkins moved the matter be postponed. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Mayor called a Public Hearing on the construction of paving, curbs and drainage
in San Jose Street f.rom i�'Ionterey to Bay Shore Drive. The Engineer est:;.mated the total
cost at $25,06�F,00 or �6.37 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were
any objections and ther.e were none. Gommissioner tiVatkins moved the improvement to con-
struet a thirty foat pavement and curbs and necessary drainage in San Jose Street from
the east line of Mor_terey easterly to the west line of Bay Shore Drive be approved and
the proper officials be authorized to put it out for bids, the project to be assessed
against the land facing and abutting said imx`,.°ovements. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was called on the pavin� and curbin� in San Remo Avenue from
DeLeon to the southeasterly paving line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The Engineer estimated
the total cost at $1,725.00 and explained that there was anlv one property owner and the
City involved because of the park on �ne side of the street. He recommended the cost be
split between the City and �he property owner. The b4ayor asked if there were any object-
ions and there were none, Commissioner Watkins moved to construct a thirty foot pavement
and curbing in San Remo Avenue from a point fifteen feet south of the northerly line of
DeLeon north to the southwesterly paving line of Gulf to Bay Boulevard, that the contract
be let and the assessment be spread with one-half against the property owner and one-half
against the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate from the agend� to consider Item 25, "Reconsider
Request of Mary Custis Lee Chapter of "J.D.G. for Memorial and Meeting Place". Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously,
Mr�. Nancy Meador, repreaenting the Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy, asked the City to give or lease the acreage located on the northwest
corner of Gulf Lo Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Baulevard to the U.D,C. for a Confederate
memorlal and museum building which would also be made available to other historical
organizations, D. A. R., e�c. The Mayor stated the request would be studied and the
Commission would let the U. D. C. know of its decis3on.
Regarding bids for radio transmitters and receivers, the �'fanager recommended accepting
the low bid of $2,2g6,00 from Motorola Company, St.P�tersbkrg, for Item A-one handie-talkie;
Item B-three pocket transmitters and Item C-three pocket receivers and the low bid of
�410.00 zrom General Electric Company, Tampa, for Item D-one mobile transmitter and
receiver. Comm3.ssioner inlatkins muved the contract for radio tranami.tters and receivers
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June 6, 1960
�e awarc�ed to the Motorola Company 3n the amount of $2,296.00 i'or I�;ems A, B and C,
and to the General Electric Company oi Tampa for Item D in the amount of $4•10.00,
which are the lowest and bes� responsible bids, and the ap�ropriate officials o� the
City be authorized to execute said contracti which shall be in accordaizce witli plans
and specifieations and bid, Motion iaas seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried
unan3mously.
The Nlanager• recommended accepting i;he lota bid of �G-,956.00 from U. S. Pipe and
Foundry Company, for 2,800 feet of six inch cast iron pipe for tiJater Division, Utilities
Department, Commissioner Watkins moved the contract for cast iron pipe be awarded to
the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company, Birmingh.am, l�laUama, for the sum of $4,956.00,
which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate offic;ials of the
City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance wibh bid, plans
and specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously,
Mr. Hzrbert Br�own, attorney, presented a request for approval of transfer of the
ta�cab business owned by George Kersey to Ross J. Bolt and others who will be doing
business as Clearwater Yellow Cab Company, Inc. Commissioner Weatherly moved the
request be granted. Motion was secon.ded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Manager read the Zoning and Planning Board's recommendation, to deny applicat'lon
of Mr. Joseph Cramer for a sign, 4 feet by 10 feet at tne Marina to advertise his boat,
for the reasQn that a survey showed existing signs are twelve square feet or less in area
mounted parallel to the sea wall and without lighting. Commissioner Watkins moved, based
on the recommer_dation of the Zoning Board, that the request be denied. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco. Upon the vote being taken, Gommissioners Watkins, Insco, Weatherly
and Finch voted "Aye". Gommissioner Sm.ith voted "No°. .�totion carried.
Regarding the pla� oi Forrest Hill Estates Unit 4, Mr. William Wightman stated. the
drainage had been laid out accorciing �o thn drainage plan approved by the Ciay Engineer
and ac;eorciing to the master plan approved by the City Commission on November 24, 1958,
He and Mr. C. A. Peterson, engineer, discussed �the arosion problem created by the removal
or setting over of Stevenson Creek into the middle of Jeffords Street. He said the
developers have offered to put up �600.00 for the City to install curbs on the south
side of the portion on Jeffords Street immediately north of the creek. Mr. Ward Rodgers,
as former President of Parkwood, Inc., stated the erosion from Stevenson Creek had de-
valuated the few remaining lots in Parkwood on the north side of Jeffords Street, After
discussion, it was agreed the Commi�sion urould look at the site again and meet in special
session in the near future to consider the plat. Corrunissioner Insco moved that Itsm #g,
"Forrest Hills - Unit ,-�4" be postponed for further study. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Mr. Joseph M. Betts, Chairman of the Civic Affairs Committee, Clearwater Beach
Association, asked in regard to the proposed erosion control program that.when the
Commission takes action that it do so on all three phases of the program, the groins,
the groin-pier and the jetty. Mrs. Yd. E. Crown, �r., asked that the jetty to be located
near Aurel Street be put in first instead of last. Mr. Leonard Merrell urged that al1
of the work be done as speedily as possible. The Mayor stated at the public hearing on
May 26�h the Commissioners had indicated concurrence in the Engineer�s recommendations
and that the project will be started as earl;� as possible after the financing method
has been decided.
The Manager presented Change Order �j-`1, for �300.00, Change Order �}2 for �2,151.00
and Change Order #3 for $1,318.C�0 or a total increase of $3,76g.00 to the Rainer and
Comgany contract for sanitary sewer lines to connect to the Clearwater East Sewer Plant
as the cost of lowering the line in Gulf to Bay Boulevard so that a proposed subdivision
can get in by gravity. He explained the developer, B.H.B., Inc,, will pay $1,318,00
because of lowering the line for the subdivision�s benefit. Conunissioner Watkins moved
that change orders ,-�1, #2 and ,�3 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to
execut� them and that the total amount o£ the City�s obligation is �2,451.00. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Th� Manager presented Cha:ige Order #3 to the Bailey Builders contract for the
Memorial Civic Center to cover an increase of $$5.2� for additional material f�r air
condii;ioning dact work. Commissioner Watkins moved the Memorial Civic Center Change
Order #3 br` approved and the proper officials be authorized to execu�e it. Motion was
seconded by CommLssioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Regarding the proposed gas franchise, the Nanager �tated he had reeeived a letter
from the City of Dunedin agreeing to a 20 year franchise with a pay:r,ent to Dunedin of
2zo of gross sales for the firat 10 years, 3f for the second 10 years, �nd an option
to renew for an additional period of ten years with 4� payment af gr�ss s�les, instead
oF the 32/ oi'�ered by Clearwater. Commissioner Insco moved that this be received for
study and each Cammissioner and the Mayor and the necessary departmen+; heads be furnished
wi.th a copy of the letter so that we can study it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
A revised contract was submitted by the Pinellas Count� Commission concerning access
roads to the Court House, the revision being that the County shall donate the right of
way on Haven from Palm to flak Avenue, the City to be responsible for obtaining the ri�ht
of way from Oak to Bay if any ie needed. After investigation, the Eng3.neer reported the
Ci�y has a sixty foot right of way on Haven Str�et from Fort H�rrison to Clearwat�r Bay.
Commissioner Watkins moved the contr.act �s amended be approved and returned to the County
as expeditiously as possible, Motion was seconded by Commias3oner Waatherly and carried
unanimously.
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June 6, 1g60
The Manager r�ported the State Road Department representatives are rsady to paint
the trafflc 7.ines on Myrtle Avenue from Turner to Palmetto and have a�ked if the City
wants it to be four laned or Vrith parking between Cleveland and Drew as it is now. The
Traffic Division recommPnded �'our lanes. By consent, the Commission agt•eed to four
laning Myr�le Avenue between Turner and Palmetto.
A plat oi` Sunse�t Lake Manor was presented for appr�val. The Manager stated the
plat kiad been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and the developer, Mr. Howard
G. I�amilton, had signed the contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 and
had posted bond for improvements, Commissioner Watkins moved the plat be approved.
b7o�ion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously,
Commissioner Smith moved that the payment be authoriz�d for the neva tennis courts
at the Municipal Auditorium from the recreational portion of the Utilities Tax Improve-
ment Certificate fund, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wea:therly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-48 was presented authorizing Mr, W. ,T. Kin�, Sales Manaoer, Utility
Department, to execute transfsr of leases for commercial gas equipment (Ruud Water H�aters)
between the City and Noland Credit Company, Newport News, Virginia. Corrunissioner Watkins
moved Besolution 60-48 be passed and adopted and the proper ot'ficials be authorizzd to
execute it. Motion was seconder� by Commi.ssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented a claim of �35.00 from Colonel E. D. Millea, Dunedin, for
damage by soot to the furnishings in his home caused by the conversion to natural gas.
He recommended the claim be paid from the funds for natural gas conversion since the
liability insurance was �100.00 deductible. Commissioner Weatberly moved the claim be
paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-35 was presented authorizing the �roper City officials to execute an
aoreement with the Seaboard �ir Line Railroad permitting the City to install storm sewer
and sanitary sewer lines under the tracks at Druid Road. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution
60-35 be passed and adopted and the proper oi'ficials be authorizad to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-36 was presented assessing the curbing and widening in Arcturas Avenue
from Drew to Cleveland against the beneiited properties. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution
60-36 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion N�as
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-37 was presented assessing the sanitary sewer in Betty Lane £rom LaSalle
to Engman against the benefited properties. Commissioner Weatherly moved Resolution 60-37
be passed and adonted and thaL the appropriate officials be au�horized to execu�e it. Moticn
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resoltttion 60-38 was presented assessing the curbing, widening and necessary drainage
on Prescott Avenue from Belleair Road to Belleview Boulevard against the benefited proper-
ties, Commissioner Uleatherly moved Resolution 60-38 be passed and adopted and the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-39 was presented assessing the sanitary sewer in Baysi3e Drijre from its
easterly terminus westerly to existing sewer in Hamden Driv� against the benefited proper-
ties. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-39 be passed and adopted and the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously.
Resolution EO-�0 was pre;sented dedicating portions of Lot �,5,6 and 7, Block C, Hibiscus
Gardens, as right of way for Pierce Street. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-40
be passed aiZd adopted and the proper officials authorizsd to sign it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-41 was presented designating the week from June 12th through June 18th
as National Flag TiJeek and June 14th as Flag Dag. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution
60-41 be passed and adopted and that the proper oificials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-42 was presented authorizing payment of $5,325.00 to Bri3ey, Wild
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, from the Construction Trust Fund for engineering
services in connectlon with the Cleartivater East Sanitary Sewer Project. Commissioner
in'atkins moved Resolution 60-42 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unan'.mously.
Resolution 60-43 was presented a�thorizing payment of �3,688,24 to Briley, Wild
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, from the Construction Trust Fund for Engin�t.ring
services in connection with the 1957 Water Improvement project. Commissioner Watkins
moved Resolution 60-43 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute i�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordiizance 865 declaring the City�s intention
to annex Lot 10, Block C, Pine Ridge Subdivision. Commissioner Smith moved Ordiriance
865 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously,
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June 6, 1g60
Cnmmissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 865 be con,sidered on its aecond readin�; by
bitle only with the unanimous consent of the Corrunission. Motion Was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance �vas read by title only.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance 865 be passed on its second read�;ng by ti�1e only.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimouGly.
Commissioner Smith 7noved Ordinance S65 be read and conuidered on its third and
final reading with the unanimous consent oz 'the Commission, Motion was secanded by
Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full.
Gommissioner Smith moved Ordinance 865 be passed on its thi,rd and f3na1 reading and
adopted anci the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secunded
by Dommissioner Weatherly an� carr:;.ed unanimously.
N1r. John Bonner, representing Ad�s Everbest Fuel Oil, Inc., stated the owner was
requesting the property be annexed to the City and was plann3ng to erect a service
station. Nfr. Bonner exhibited letter,s from surroundin$ property oj�rners showing rio
objection to that use of the property.
Resolution 6d-44 was presented authorizing the proper officials to execute a new
easement to Maas Brothers, Inc., dated June 6, 1960, and to execute a new easement to
Florida Power Corporation, dated May 31, 1960, and directing that the cancellation of
easements between the City and Florida Power Corporation dated June 6, 1�60r covering
easements recorded in Deed Book 1505, Page 259 and in 0. R. Book 235, at Page 81 of' the
public records of Pinellas County, Florida, be approved and executed. The Attorney ex-
plained the new easements would be in part of Lots 3,4,5, Rompon�s & Baskin's Corrected
Map of' Gauseway Business District. Commissi.oner Smith moved Resolution 60-44 be passed
and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secozided
by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Attorney stated he expected to have a closing on Friday, June lOth, to thz
transact�on with Maas Brothers, Inc., and had prepared a�:eed covering Lots 1 and 2 of
Rompon�s Rc Baskin's C�rrected Map of Causeway Business District, Lot 1 being the part
MaaU I3rothers intends to retain and Zot 2 be�ng the part to be deeded back to the City
by Maas Brothers with the restriction that it is not to be used except for motor vehicle
parking, right oi way or park purposes, He explained there would be an exchange of deeds
at the closing and that the proper officials had been authorized to sign the deed from the
City at a previous meeting.
Resolution 60-45 was presented requiring thirty-six property owners to have their
lots cleaned of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution 60-�1-5 be passed
and adoptecl and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. &lotion was seconded
by Commissioner Ldeatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented a deed to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for Lots 3 and 22,
Block 29, and Lots 3 and 22, Block 32, Magnolia Park Subdivision, together with vacated
portion of Jasmine Glay lying between Lot 22, B].ock 29 and Lot 3, Block 32, Magnolia Park.
He explained the property was being traded to the railroad for cancellation of right-of-
waj� in P�fagnolia Park, F31ock 6. Commissioner i�7atkins moved that the deed be approved and
the proper officials 'be authorized to execute it. Motion was secor_ded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unan3.mously. ,,
Resolution 60-�-6 was presented vacating the part of Jasmine Way lying between
I�ots 22, 23 and 24, Block 29, and Lots 1, 2 anci 3, Block 32, Magnolia Park Subdivision.
Commissioner Wea.therly moved Resolution 60-�F6 be passed and adopted and the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute it. Motiqn was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
A proposed deed was presented for approval to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for
Lots 4-11, inclusive, 1�-21, inc�.usive, Block 29, Lots �I•-10, inclusive, 15-21, inclusive,
Block 32, Niagnolia Park Subclivision, and the vaeated part of Jasmine Way lying between
I,ots 1�--21, inclusive, Block 29, and Lots �--10, inclusitle, B1ock 32, Magnolia Park. �he
A�torney explained he had prepared a deed to the City for the railroad to sign con�reying
the east fifteen feet of I,ot 2 and the east fifteen feet of Lot 13, Block 6, Magnolia
Park. Commissioner Watkins moved that the ex�hange of deeds be approved and tne proper
ofi'icials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously.
P.esolution $0-47 was presented authorizing the proper City of.£icials to execute
an agra,ement with the Atlantie Coast Line Railroad which will permi.t the City to install
a wa-Eer main under its tracks at Lakeview Road. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution
60-47 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Cnmmissioner Weatherl�r and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Weatherly moved to authorize the Engineer to adv�rtise for bids to
purehase 500 baffles for groins on Cl�arwater Beach. Motion was seconded by Commissi�ner
Smi�h and carried unanimously,
Commissioner Weatherly moved in Resolution 60-20 pertaining to the revenue certificate
issue for the proposed bridge to connec� Clearwater Beach with Belleair Beach that Section
5 concerning the payment of special attorney�s fees to the City Attarney from the revenue
certificate proceeds be stricken irom the Hesolution. After some discu�sion, the Mayor
ru"led that the moti�n died f�� want of a second.
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June 6, 1960
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Comm�.ssioner Insc,o suggested the Mayor proclaim a period of time to urge ci�izens
of Clearwater to contx.Lbute to the local Red Cross for Chilean relief.
The Mayor recommendE�. that the Commission consider thc openin� of P�ne Street irom
Fort Harrison to Myrtle Avenue to help move traffic to Bouth Ward School, extending
Jeffords Street from GreenvTood to Missouri and opening Grove Street �rom Booth Avenue
to l�yrtle Avenue to help traffic around Clearvrater Junior High School. By consent,
the Engineer was instructed to estimate the cost of opening or extending these th-ree
streets.
The Commission, now adjourned as the City Commission and aeting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee recommending that
Leonard Petrick, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, be admitted ta tYre Pension Plan.
Commissioner Watkins moved to approve the admittance of this employee into the Pension
P1an. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
A letter from the Advisory Committee, Employees' Pensiori Fund, recommenc�ed that
James J. Elliott, Jr., laborer, Public 1+lork=s Department, Garage Division, nat be
accepted into membership in the Pensior_ Plan s3.nce his physician did not classif;r Yim
as a i'irst class �isk. Commissioner Watkins moved that James J. Elli�tt, Jr., not be
acc�gted into membership in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting Tivas adjourned at 5:20 P,M,
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CITX CaMMISSIQN MEETING
June 6, 1960
AGEPP_�l� Public Hearin�s
CITY COMMISSTON MEETING l. Pine Street Pav3.ng and Drainage, My�tle to
June 6, 1g60 First Spur Track
1:30 P.M, 2. San Jo�e Paving and Drainage, Bayshore to
Monterey
Invocation 3. San Remo Paving and Curb3ng, Gulf�to Bay to DeLeon
Introduction
Nlinutes of krece�ing Meetings Reports from City Manager
�ublic Hearin�s . Bi s, Ra io Transn �ers and Receivers
Reports from City Manager 5. Bids, Cast Iron k'ipe
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard. 7. Plans, First National Bank Building
Other Coznmissior� Action 8. Zetter Requesting Transfer of Taxi License-
Adjournm�nt Ifersey Taxi, Inc, to Clea�watex� Yellow Cab
Meeting Pension Flan �rustees 9. Forresti Hills - Unit �4
10. Request for Sign - Miss Buckeye III
11. Beach Erosion
12. Briley, Wild & Assoc.-Change Orders 1, 2 8c 3
13. Memorial Civic Center - Chan�e Order #3
14. Dunedin F'ranchise Off er
15. Other �ngineering Matters
i5. Verbal Reports and Other Pen�ing Matters
Reports �'rom Gi,ty Attorney
17. Resolu ion - Si�nature on Transfer Lease
Equipment with Noland Credit Company
18. Approval - Payment to Col. E. D. Millea -
Gas Conversion Dam�.ge
19. Resolution - Storm 8c Sanitary Setiver Line -
�AL RR
20. Resolutior_ - Arcturus Curbs and 4lidening
Assessment
21. Resolution - Betty Lane Sanitary Sewei �ssessment
22. Resolution - Prescott Ave. Impro�Tement Assessment
23, Reaolution - Bayside Dr. San Sewer Assessment
24. Resolution - Dedicated Streets, Hibiscus Gardens
�5, Reco�sider Request of Mary Custis Lee Chapter
of UDC for Memorial & Meeting Place
26. Resolution - Flag Day
27. Resolution- Payment to Briley, Wild �C Assoc.
(C1�ar•caater East Sanitary Sewer)
28, Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild �c Assoc.
1�58 Water Inl�rovement Project - Myrtle �,ve.-
Hercules and Highland Avenue
29. Ord. #865 - Intention to Annex Lot 10, Block C,
Pine Ridge Subdivision
30. Resolutlon- Easements - Maas Brothe�s
31. Lot Mowing Resolution
June 3, 1960
Honora'�le Mayor and City Commissioners
City of Clearwater
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Re; Transfer of Taxi Cab Licenses
Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that I, George Kersey, doing business as Kersey Taxi, have heretofore
entered into a contract to sell my t�xi cab business to Ross J. Bolt and others who will be
doing business as Clearwater Yellow Cab Company, Inc.
In the furtherance of this contract it is my understanding that the purchasers wi11 pressnt
to you a request to acquire these permits, and I do herewith join them in their request.
Respectfully submitted,
s/George KersPy
George Kersey, d�a
lc Kersey Taxi
May 13, 1960
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen;
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified t;hat
Jarries J. Elliott, Jr,, a labor2r in the Public Works Department, Garage Division, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as an "Average Risk".
Due to the fact that �he physician cloes nut consider him a"F'irst Class" risk, we hereby
recommend that he not be accepted into :nembership.
`lours very t�u1.y,
s/Paul Kane
Pau7. Kane, CFiairman
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CTTY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6, 1g60
April 28, 1960
Honorable City Commi�sion
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
AS Truatees of bhe City of Clearwater EntployeeS' Pension Fund, you are hereby notiiied that,
Leonard petr3ck, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, has been duly exam3.ned by a local
physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk.
Tlze above employee began iiis service with the City on September 7, 1959, He is under
45 years of age (birthda�e July 23, 1934) and meeta the requirements of our Civil Serviee.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership,
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees� pension Fund
�s�paul Kane, Chairman
/s�Edwin Blan�;on
� /�=:/Helen peters
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