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August 15, 1960
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Alex D. Finch
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Amos G. Smith
Robert L. Weatherly
Absent:
Mayor-Commis8~oner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
James H. Watkins
Corrunissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
H. H. Baskin, Jr.
S. Lickton
W. Mackey
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Asst. Police Chier
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Insco moved the mdnutes of
the regular meeting of August 1st and the special meeting or August 8th be approved as
recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject
to the approval o~ Commissioner Watkins. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherl~
and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco moved Commissioner Watkins be excused rrom this meeting and prior
meetings because of the illness of his wife. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on an appeal by Col. W. K. Payne, 1864 Venetian
Drive, and Mr. T. Vergon, 1863 Venetian Drive, rrom the approval by the Board of Adjust-
ment and Appeal on Zoning of a request from John E. Petherbridge to erect a restaurant
on the north 100 feet of the south 321 feet or Lot 1, Block B, Venetian Point Subdivision,
presently zoned R-M. Mr. T. Vergon objected because of the noise that would be created,
cooking odors, and he thought property values on Venetian Point would be depreciated.
He presented a petition of objection signed by approximately 90 persons. Letters of
objection were presented from Mr. John S. Wiley, President, Venetian Point Assoc~ation,
and Mr. A. Manton Chace, President, NavajO Park Association. Mr. Robert Tench, attorney
representing the applicant, stated the proposed restaurant would serve an area or sixteen
motels. He presented a letter from Mr. Charles W. Naylor, owner of Aqua Clara Motel,
favoring the request. The owners of Shelby Plaza Motel and Bay Breeze Motel spoke in
favor. Mr. Petherbridge spoke in his own behalf. Mr. Nick Rompon explained the layout
of the proposed parking lot. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Commission sitting
as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal under the zoning ordinance deny the application of
Mr. Petherbridge for the request to erect a restaurant on part of Lot 1, Block B, Venetian
Point Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the lowest and best bid of $687.00 from South-
eastern Safety Appliances ror three Scott Air-Packs for the Fire Department. Commdssioner
Weatherly moved the contract for three Scott Air-Pacles be awarded to Southeastern Sa~ety
Appliance, Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $687.00, which is the lowest and best re-
sponsible bid, and the appropriate officials o~ the City be authorized to execute said
contract according to the plans and speci~ications and bid. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $2,200.00 from Hughes Supply
Company, Clearwater, be accepted for 40,000 reet of #8 solid ~dre far the Electrical
Department. Commissioner Smdth moved it being the joint recommendation of the Electrical
Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager con-
curring therein, that the contract for 40,000 feet or #8 solid wire be awarded to Hughes
Supply Company in the amount of $2,200.00, which is the lowest and best respons~ble bid,
and the appropriate of~icials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which
shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to vary from the agenda to take up Item 7, "Letter - Mary
Custis Lee Chapter - United Daughters of the Confederacy". Motion was seconded by Com-
missioner Insco and carried unanimously.
A letter was read ~rom Mrs. Julius L. Adams, Mary Custis Lee Chapter, U.D.C., ask-
ing a decision on the request ror use of City property located on the northwest corner
of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard ~or a Confederate memorial, museum and
meeting place site. The Nayor suggested that more definite plans should be presented
such as building plans and a 8~te plan for the proposed layout. Comrrdss~oner Smith moved
the c~ty Manager be instructed to set up a meeting with the group so that we can work out
details. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $4,702.50 ~rom E. H. Holcomb, Jr.,
Inc., Clearwater, for Jeffords Street paving and drainage, Pineview to Oakview. The
Manager explained this project was to be pa~d 1/3 by the developers of Parkwood Sub-
division, 1/3 by the developers of Forrest Hill Estates and 1/3 by the City. Com-
m1asione~ Sndth moved on the joint recommendation or the City Engineer, Finance Director,
and,Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid for the Jeffords Street paving and drainage 1
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August 15, 1960
Pineview to Oakview, be awarded to E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Inc., in the amount of $4,702.50,
which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City
be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and
speci~ications and the bid, and that the City Manager see to it that the participants'
checks are on hand and that those monies be disbursed to pay for this worl{ as per
Commission meeting ~inutes of June 8, 1960. Motion was seconded by Corrmissioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $40,131.83 from Mills Pipe-
line, Inc., St.Petersburg, be accepted to construct sanitary sewers north of Kipling
Plaza. Commissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation of the City Engineer,
Finance Director and the Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the bid for sanitary sewers
north of Kipling Plaza be awarded to Mills Pipeline, Inc., St.Petersburg, in the amount
of $40,l3l.83 which is the lowest and best responsible bid; that the appropriate offi-
cials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance
with the plans and specifications and bid and that the City Attorney check the bond
prior to the signing of the contract by the proper City officials. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the appointment of Mr. Eugene H. Beach, Architect, to
draw plans for a colored public library branch building to be located in the area of the
Holt Street Recreation Center with a proposed fee of 4.8% for plans only or a 6% fee for
plans and supervision. He recommended supervision be included in the contract. Com-
missioner Insco mo~ed to approve the contract with Eugene H. Beach as outlined by the
City Manager and that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a colored library committee
of five to work in conjunction with the City Commission, the Library Board and the
Friends of the Lib~ary on the plans ror approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids to repair 150 feet of seawall on the Gulf front near Eldorado
Avenue and Gardenia, the Engineer reported he had found it would take approximately 20
yardS of concrete and 3,000 pounds of reinforcing steel to adequately repair and protect
the sections adjacent to the breaks. He suggested the contract be let for the repair of
the seawall and that the repair of the tiebacks be done by City forces at a total estimated
cost of $375.00 for the concrete and steel. Commissioner Smith moved that the contract for
replacing the seawall on Clearwater Beach damaged by the recent storms be awarded to
Misener & McEvoy under proposal No. 1 at $49.28 per unit, which is the lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and the bid;
all subject to letters being received by the City Manager froln the property owners agree-
ing to make the necessary rill after the seawall is completed; that the City crews do
anything else that is necessary; that various agreements made orally by Mr. Misener in
the record of the ~ast meeting of this Commission be included in the contract; that the
Attorney be author~zed to have those incorporated as he sees fit. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The Manager reported the Engineer had estimated the cost of blacktopping the Seminole
Street extension boat launching area at approximately $720.00 for marl and $3,300.00 ror
single surface treatment or a total or $4,020.00, with work to be done by City forces.
Comrndssioner Insco moved to accept the report of the Engineer and proceed with the work
on the paving of the Serrdno1e Street extension. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
The Manager requested approval or authorization for Briley, Wild & Associates to
proceed with necessary report on construction of incinerator in accordance with its con-
tract. By consent, the matter was dererred until Commissioner Watkins returned.
A letter was read from Mr. Herbert Dear, Dunedin City Manager, stating that Dunedin
was willing to re-open negotiations on a new gas franchise and suggested a meeting in two
weeks' time when all Dunedin Commission members could be present. The letter asked that
the proposed 25% increase to Dunedin gas customers beginning August 1st be withheld pend-
ing the outcome of negotiations. Commissioner Smith moved to receive the letter, note the
contents therein and that the 25% charge be withheld during the month of August pending
rurthe~ negotiations. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding Gulf to Bay Boulevard right of way, the Attorney reported receipt of a
letter from Mr. Earl Davis, State Boad Department engineer, urging the City to execute a
deed to Parcel 137. He explained the City had received a deed in 1954 from A. & W. Glads,
Inc., ~or the area !{,nown as Skybrool<: but the description does not close. The Mayor
suggested the City give the State Road Department a deed keeping in mind the intent and
purpose of the original deed. Commissioner Insco moved the proper City orficials be
authorized to sign a deed to the State Road Department for this parcel without any
warranty if the State will accept it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
A resolution was presented authorizing a payment of $3,025.00 from the Construction
Trust Fund to Briley, Wild and Associates for resident supervision on the Clearwater
East Sewerage Treatment Plant from July 1st to July 31st, 1960. The Manager was re-
quested to check whether there had been any overlapping of inspection on this job. Com-
missioner Insco moved not to take any action today on this resolution and that the City
Manager be instructed to report back to the commission at the next meeting. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
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'CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 15, 1960
The Attorney presented for its second reading Ordinance 871 declaring the City's
intention to annex Lots 18 and 19, Highland Oaks, and acreage in Section 23-29-15.
Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance 871 on its second reading. Motion was
seconded by Cornmdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimou~ly. The Attorney read the
ordinance in full. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance 871 on its second
reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance 871 on ~ts third reading. Motion was
seconded by Commdssioner Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in ~ull.
CO~Bsioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance 871 on its t~ird and final reading and the
proper of~lcials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its rirst reading Ordinance B72 declaring the City's in-
tention to annex acreage in Section 18-29-16. Mr. Hamilton was present representing
B.H.B., Inc. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinan~e 872 on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney read on its ~irst reading Ordinance 873 declaring the City's in-
tention to annex acreage in Section 14-29-15 to be knoNm as Highland Hill Subdivision.
Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance 873 on its rirst reading. Motion was seconded
by Comrndssioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Engineer pointed out an eleven foot
strip between this proposed subdivision and Parkwood S~bdivision would be le~t in the
County.
Resolution 60-67 was presented assessing the cost or sanitary sewer in Overlea
Street from 320 feet west of Rollen Road to Rollen Road against the bene~ited proper-
ties. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution 60-67 be passed and adopted and the approp-
riate ofricials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-68 was presented assessing paving, curbing and drainage in Florida
Avenue from Gulf to Bay to Turner and in Turner Street from Phoenix to Keene Road
against the bene~ited properties. Commissioner Insco noved Resolution 60-68 be
passed and adopted and the proper officials be authori2ed to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimo~sly.
Resolution 60-69 was presented requiring sixteen ~roperty owners to clean their
lots or weeds and underbrush. Commdssioner Insco moveQ Resolution 60-69 be passed and
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to exec~te ~t. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Attorney reported he had checked Ordinance 654 concerning the revenue certifi-
cates for Jack Russell Stadium and found the City can~ot render any free services nor
allow any use without a reasonable charge. Commissio~er Weatherly suggested it ndght
be better to open Jack Russell Stadium and have the Recreation Department pay ror the
use than buy a new parcel of land. By consent, the matter was taken under advisement
for study.
Concerning control of certain magazines on newstands, the Attorney reported Chapter
21 of the City Code was amended by Ordinance 732 whicn prohibits the display, sale, etc.,
of printed matter containing indecent or immoral words or ~igures but it was his opinion
that it would be difficult to establish in court what was immoral in such cases.
A plat of Brookhill Unit 5 was presented ror app~oval, The Zoning and Planning
Board had recommended approval. The Manager reported the contract according to Ordi-
nances 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, ~~. George F. Blair, President,
Southland Development Corporation, and bond had been posted to cover improvements.
Comndssioner Smith moved to approve the plat or Brookhill Unit 5. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney reported a problem in enforcing the limitation of the fishing rights
in Crest Lake to juveniles since the original agreement with the Pinellas Conservation
Club had expired. Mr. Wesley Wilkinson stated he was president of the Pine11as Con-
servation Club when the original lease was drawn and explained the Lions Club had taken
over supervision of the annual Jamboree. By consent, the matter was taken under advisement.
Commissioner Insco moved the next regular meeting be scheduled for Tuesday~ September
6th, because of Labor Day being on September 5th. Mo~ion was seconded by Commdssioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding the suggested handball courts, Comrniss~oner Smith reported the Rec-
reation Board Chairman was out of town but he had tal~ed to Recreation Director Eddie
Moore and he had suggested locating them in Crest La~e Park or Belmont Park. Commissioner
Insco moved to take Commissioner Smith's report unde~ adv~sement. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:02 P.M.
Attest:
R. G. Whitehead, City Clerk
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 15, 1960
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1960
1:30 P.M.
Public
1.
Hearings
Request for Erection of Restaurant
on Part of Lot I, Block BJ Venetian
Point Subdivision
Invocation
Introductions
Minutes of Preced~ng Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Reports from City Manager
2. Bids, 3 Scott A~r-Packs
3. Bids, 40,000 Ft. ~8 Solid Wire
4. Bids, Jerfords Street Paving &
Drainage - Pineview to Oakview
5. Bids, Sanitary Sewers - North of
Kipling Plaza
6. Architect Contract - Colored L~brary
7. Letter - Mary Custis Chapter - Un~ted
Daughters of the Confederacy
8. Repairs Seawall - Clearwater Beach
9. Report - Seminole Street Extension
Resurf'acing
10. Other Engineering Matters
11. Verbal Reports and Other Pending
Matters
Re~ortB from City Attorney
12. Acquisition of' SRD 137, Gulf-to-Bay
R/W
13. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild
& Associates, Clearwater East Sanitary
Sewer Project (1959 Utility Revenue
Certif'icates)
14. Ord. ~87l - Intention to Annex Lots
18 & 19 Highland Oak and Portion or
Lands consist~ng of Kings Highway,
as Vacated, and Adjoining Satsuma
Street R/W (Passed on first reading
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15. Ord. #872 - Intention to Annex Portion
of Sec. 18, Township 29 S. Range 16 E.
16. Ord. #873 - Intention to Annex
Highland Hill Subdivision
17. Instructions f'or Administration of
Fishing Rights in Crest Lake
18. Assessment - Overlea Sanitary Sewers
19. Assessment - paving & Drainage,
Florida Avenue, Turner Street-
(Phoenix to Keene)
20. Lot Mowing Resolution
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August 1, 1960
Hon. Alex D. Finch, Mayor
and
City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Members of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter, United Daughters of' the Confederacy, are
awaiting hopef'ully your decision regarding the property desired by the Chapter ror
a Confederate Memorial.
This piece of land on Gulf'-to-Bay BoulevardJ at the west end of Courtney Campbell
parkway, is most ideally situated for a memorial, and being the east gate to our
beloved city of Clearwater, would be a welcome sight not only to residents or
Pinellas County~ but to visitors who really expect th~s sort of memorial in the
South.
Thank you aga~n ror your attention to this project dear to our hearts, and assuring
you gentlemen that the completed Memorial will be a thing or beauty and joy for-
ever, I am,
Sincerely,
s/Mrs. Julius L. Adams
Mrs. Julius L. Adams,
Second Vice-Pres~dentJ
Mary Custis Lee ChapterJ
Uni ted Daughters of' the Confederacy;,'
Clearwater, Flor~da ' '
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CI'�Y COMMISSION MEETING
Au�ust 15, 1g60
The City Comrn3.ssion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at tha City
Hall, Monday, August 15, 1960, a� ],:30 P,M. with t:�e following members present:
Alex D, rinch Mayor-Commissioner
Cleveland Insco, Jr. Comm,issioner
Amos G. Smith Commi.ssioner
Robert L. Gteatherly Commissioner
Apsent:
James H. Watkins
Commissioner
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A1so present were:
James R. Stewart City Manager
N. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney
S. Lickton Gity Engineer
W. Mackey Asst, Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Insco moved the minutes of
the regular meeting of August lst and the s�ecial meeting of August 8th. be approved as
recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Conunissioner subject
to the approval of Commissi�ner Watkins. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried un�.nimously.
Commissioner Insco moved Comm3.s�ioner �Jatkins be excused from this meeting and prior
meetings because of the illness of his wife. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on an appeal by Col. W. K. Payne, 1864 Venetian
Drive, and Mr. T. VFrgon, 1863 Venetian Drive, £rom the approval by the Board of Adjust-
ment and Appeal on Zoning of a request from John E. Petherbridge to erect a restaurar_t
on the north 100 feet of the south 321 feet of Lot l, Block B, Venetian Point Subdivision,
presently zoned R-M. Mr. T. Vergon objected because of the noise that would be ereated,
cooking odors, and he thought property values on Venetian Point would be depreciated.
He presented a petition of objection signed by approximately 90 persons. Lette�s of
objection v�rere presented from Mr. John S. Wiley, President, Venetian Point Association,
and Mr. A. Manton Chace, President, Navajo Park 9ssociation. Mr. Robert Tench, attorney
representing the applicant, stated the proposed restaurant would serve an area of sixteer�
motels, He presen'ted a letter from Mr. Charles W. Naylor, owner of Aqua Clara Motel,
favoring the request. The owners of Shelby Plaza i'�fotel and Bay Breeze Mote1 spoke in
favor. Mr. Petherbridge spc?�ce in his own behalf, Mr. Nick P�ompon explained the layout
of the proposed parking lot. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Commisslon sitting
as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal under the zuning ordi�ance deny the application of
Mr. Petherbrid�e for the request to erect a restaurant on part of Lot �, Block f3, Venetian
Point Subdivision. Motion was s^conded by Commissioner l�leatherly and carried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting th� lowest and best bid of �687.00 from South-
eastern Safety Appliances for three Scott Air-Packs for the Fire Department. Commissioner
Weatherly moved the contract for three Scott Air-Packs be awarded to Southeastern Safety
Appliance, Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $687.00, which is the lo�rest and best re-
sponsible bid, and the appropriate officials oi`. the City be authorized to execute said
contract according to the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by
Comrnissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
It was recommenaed by tize Mana�er that the low bid of $2,200.00 fron Hughes Supply
Company, Clearwater, be accepted for �0,000 feet of #8 solid �rire for the �lectrical
Aepartment. Commissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation of the Electrica7.
Superintendent, Fir.ance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager con-
curring therein, �hat the contract for 40,OOd feet of �8 solid wire be awarded to Hughes
Supply Company i.n,the amount of $2,200.00, which is the lowest and bes� responsible bid,
and the a�propriate officials of the City be authorized to execate said contract which
shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Commi.ssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to vary from the agenda to take up Item 7, °Letter - Mary
Cus�is Lee Chapter - United Daughters oF the Confederacy". Motion was seconded by Cam-
missioner Insco and carried unanimously.
A letter was read t'rom Mrs. Julius L. Adams, Mary Custis Lee Chapter, Lt,D.C., ask-
ing a decision on th4 request for use of City property located on the northwest corner
of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard for a Confederate memorial, museum and
mesting place site. The Mayor su�gested that more defirdte plans should be presented
such as building plans and a site plan for the proposed layout. Commissioner Smith moved
the City Manager be instructed to set up a meeting t+tith the �roup so that we can work out
detai.ls. Mo��ion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and c�:�ried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $4,702.50 from E. H. Holcomb, Jr.,
Inc., Clearwater, for Jeffords Street paving and draina�e; Pineview to Oakview. The
Manager explained �his project Was to be paid 1�3 by thz developers of Parkwood Sub-
d3.vision, 1/3 by the developers of Forrest Hill Estates and l/3 by the City. Com-
missioner Smith moved on the jolnt recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Uirector,
and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid for the Jeffords Street paving and draYnage,
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Pineview to Oakview, be awarded to E. H. Holcomb, Jr,, Inc., 3n the amount oi' $4,702.50,
which i� the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City
be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in aecordance p�ith the plans and
specificationS and the bid, and that the City Manager see to it that the participants�
checks are on hand and that those n�onies be disbursed to pay for this worlc as per
Commission meeting minutes oi June 8, 1960. Motion was seconded by Comm3.Ssioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
It was recammended by the Manager that the lo�v bid of $4o,13i.83 from Mtlls Pipe-
line, Inc., StePetersburg, be accepted to construct :anitary sewers north of Kipling
Plaza. Commissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation of the Gity Engineer,
Finance Director and the Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the bid for sanitary sewers
north of Kipling Plaza be awarded to Mills Pipeline, :Cne., St.Petersburg, in the amount
of �40,131.83 which is the lowest and best responsible bid; that the appropriate offi-
cials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance
tivith the plans and specifications and bid and that the City Attorney ehecls the bond
prior to the signing of the contraet by tlze proper City officials. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The City Mana�er recommended �he appointment of Mr. Eugene H. Beach, Architect, to
draw plans for a colored public library branch building to be located in the area of`the
Holt Street Recreati�n Center �vith a proposed fee of 4.8p for plans onl,y or a 6% t'ee for
plans and supervisi�n. He recommended supervision be included in the contract. Com-
missioner Insco moved tio approve the contract with Eugene H. Beach as outlined by the
City Manager and that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a colored library committee
of five to work in conjunction with the City Commission, the Library Board and the
Friends of the Library on the plans for apprc?val. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids to repair 150 feet of seawall on the Gulf front near Eldorado
Avenue and Gardenia, the Er�ineer reported he had found it would take approximately 20
yax�ds of concrete and 3,000 pcunds of reinforcing steel to adequately repair and protect
the sections adjacent to the breaks, He suggested the contract be let for the repair of
the seawall and �hat the repair of the tiebacks be done by City forces at a total estimated
cost of �375.00 for the concrete and steel. Commissioner Srruth moved that the contract for
replacing the seawall on Clearwater Beach damaged by the recent storms be awarded to
Misener & McEvoy under proposal No, l at y��F9.28 per unit, which is tYie lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and the bid;
all subject to letters being received by the City Manager from the property owners agree-
ing to make the necessary fill after the seawall is completed; that the City crews do
anything else that is necessary; that various agreements made orally by Mr, Misene� in
the record of the last meeting of this Commission be included in the contract; that the
Attorney be authorizec3 to have those incorporated as he sees fit. Motiqn vaas seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously,
The Manager reported. the Engineer had estimated the cost of blacktopping the Seminole
Street extension boat launching area at approximately $720.00 for marl and $3,300.00 for
single surface treatr,ient or a total of $�F,020.00, with work to be done by City forces.
Commissioner Insco moved to accept the report of the Engineer and proceed with the work
on the paving of the Seminole Strect extension. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unani.mousiy.
The Manager requested approval oi' author3zation for 73riley, Wild 3c Associates to
proceed with necessary report on construction of incinerator in accordance with its con-
tr.act. By conseizt, the matter was deferred until Gommissioner Watkins returned,
A leLter was read from Mr. Herbert Dear, Dunedin Clty Manager, stating that Dunedin
was willing to re-apen negotiations on a new gas franchise and suggested a meeting in two
tiveeks� tin.� when a11 Dunedin Commi.ssion members could be present. The letter asked that
the proposed 25� increase to Dunedin gas customers beginning August lst be withheld pend-
ing tr�e outcome of negotiations. Commissioner Smith moved to receive the letter, note the
contents theYzin and that the 25°fo charge be withheld duri_ng the month of August pending
further negotiations. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Regarding Gulf to Bay Boulevard right oF way, the Attorney reported receipt of a
letter from Mr, Ear1 Davis, State B�oad Department engineer, urging the City to execute a
deed to Parcel 137. He explained the City had received a deed in 195�+ from A. 8a W. Glads,
Inc., for the area known as Skybrook but the description does not cloae. The Mayor
suggested the City give the State Road Department a deed keep3ng in mind the intent and
purpose of the original deed. Commissioner Insco moved the proper City of�'icials be
auth�rized to sign a deed to the State Road Department for this parcel wif;hout any
warranty if the State will accept it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly
and carried unanimously.
. A resolution was prssented authorizi,ng a payment of $3,,025.00 f'rom tha Construction
Trust rund to Briley, Wild and Associates for resident supervision on the Cla_arwater
East Sewerage Treatment Plant from July lst to July 31st, 1960. The Mana.ger was re-
ques�ed to check wh,ether there had been any overlapping of inspection on this �ob. Com-
missioner Insco moved not to take any action today on this resolu�ion and that the City
Manager be instructed to report back to the Commission at the �e�ct meeting, Motiari was
seconded by Commisaioner Smith and carried unanimously.
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'CITY COMMISSION ME�TING
August 15, 1960
The Attorney presented for its second r�ading Ordinance 871 declaring the City�s
inteni;ion to annex Lo�s 18 and 19, Highland Oaks, and acreage in Section 23-29-15.
Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance 871 on its second reading. Motion was
secondecl by Commiss3oner Weatherly and carried unan3mously. The Attorney read the
ordinancs in fu11, Comrr�i:ssioner Insco moveci to pass Ordinance 871 on ita second
reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly an.d carried unanimously,
Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance 871 on its third reading. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full.
Commissioner Insc� moved to pass Ordinanc� 871 on its third and f3na1 reading and the
proper officials be authorized to si�n it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimo�zsly,
The Attorney read on its fixst reading Ordinance 872 declaring the City�s in-
tention to annex ac�eage in Section 18-29-16. Mr. Hamiltor_ was present re�resenting
B.H.B., Inc. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance 872 on its first reading.
Motion was secondecl by Commissioner YJeatherly and carr�ed unanimously,
The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 873 deelaring the City�s in-
teniion to annex acrea�e in Section l�}-29-15 to be known as Highland FIill Subdivision.
Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance 873 on its first reading. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Engineer pointed out an eleven foot
strip between this propose� subdivision and Parkwood Subdivision would be left in the
County.
Resolution 60-67 was presented assessing the cost of �anitary sewer in Overlea
Street from 320 feet west of Ro11en Road to Rollen Road against the benefited proper-
ties, Commissioner Insco moved Resolution 60-67 be passed and a.dopted and the approp-
riate o�ficials authorized to execute it. Motion wau seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-68 was presented assessing paving, curbing and drainage in Florida
Avenue from Guli to Bay to Turner and in Turner Street from Phoenix to Keene Road
against the benefited properties. Commi:,sioner Insco moved Resolution 60-68 be
passed and adopted and the proper officiala be authorized to execute it, i�fotion was
seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-69 was presented requiring sixteen property owners to clean tY�zir
lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution 60-69 be passed and
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secon�E�d by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimouslj�.
^1he Attorney reported he had checked Ordinance 654 concerning the revenue certifi-
cates for Jack Russell Stadium and found the City cannot render aizy frze services nor
allow any use �hrithout a reasonable charge. Commissioner Vleatherly suggeated it might
be better to open Jack Russell Stadium and have the Recreation Department pay for the
use than buy a new parcel oz land. By consent, the matter was taken under advisement
for study.
Concerning control of certain magazines on newstands, the Attorney report�a cr�ap�er
21 of the City Code was amended by Ordinance 732 whi�h prohibits the display, sale, etc.,
of printed matter containing indecent or immoral words or figures but it was his opiniQri
that it would be difficult to establish in court what was immoral in such cases.
A plat oi' Brookhi�.l Unit 5 was presented for approval, The Zoning and Planning
Board had recommended approval, The Manager reported the contract according to Ordi-
nances 632 and 750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. George F. Blair, President,
Southland Development Corporation, and bond had been posted to cover improvements.
Comm3ssioner Smith moved to approve the plat of Brookhill Unit 5. Motion wa.s seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney reported a problem in enforcing the limitation of the fishing rights
in Cres� .Lake to juveniles since the original agreement taith -�he Pinellas Conservation
Club had expired. Mr. Wesley Wilkinson stated he was president of the Pinellas Con-
servation Club when the original lease was drawn and explained �he Lions Club had taken
over supervision of the annual Jaznboree. By consent, the matter wa.� taken under advisement,
Commissioner Snsco moved the next regular meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, September
6th, because of Labor Day being on September 5th. Motion was seconded by Comm�ssioner
Weatherly and carried u.nanimously.
Regarding the suggested handball courts, Commissioner Smith reported the Pec-
reation Board Chairman was out of tawn but he had talked to Recreation Director Eddie
Moore and he had suggested loGating them in Crest Lake Park or Belmont Park. Comm3ssionez�
Insco moved to take Commissioner Smith�s report under advisement. Motion was secor.ded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:02 P,M,
Attesi; :
R. G� Wh3tehead, C1ty Clerk
By: ,�w,c,r�G�c./ ''a%�,P�i
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CITY COMP�IISSION MELTING
August 15, ig6o
AGENDA Public Hearings
CITY COMMISSIQN MEEI'ING l. Request for Erection of Res�auran�;
AUGUST 15, 1960 on Part of Lot 1, Blcck B, Venetian
1:s0 P.M. Poir�t SubdiVision
Invocation Reports from City Manager
Introductions 2. B3 s, �co Air-Packs
Minutes of Preceding Meetings 3, Bids, 4Q,000 Ft. #8 So11d Wire
Public Hearings �+. Bids, Jeffords Street Pavir�g &
Heports from C�ty Manager Drainage - Piileview to Oakview
Reports from City Attorney 5• Bids, Sanitary Sewers - North oP
Citizens to be Heard Kipling Plaza
Other Commission Action 6. Architect Contract - Colored I�ibrary
Adjournment 7. Letter - Mary Ctistis Chapter - United
Meeting Penslon Plan Trustees Daughters of the Confederacy
8. Repairs Seawall - Clearwater Beach
9. Report - Seminole Street Fxtension
Rasurfacing
10. Other,Engineering Matters
11. Verbal Reports and Other Pending
Matters
Reports from City Attorney
12. Acquisition � SRD 137, Gulf-ta-Bay
R�W
13. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild
& Associates, Clearwater East Sanitary
Sewer Projec-t (1959 Utility Revenue
Certificates)
14, Ord. #871 - Intzntion to Anr�ex Lots
18 & 19 Highland Oak and Portion of
Zands consisting of Kings Highway,
as Vacated, and Adjoining Satsuma
Street R�W (Passed on first reaaing
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15, Ord. #�72 - Intention to Annex Portion
of Sec. 18, Township 29 S. Range 16 E.
16. Ord. �873 - IntenLion to Annex
Highland Hill Subdivision
17. Instr�:ctions for Aclmi.nistration of
Fishing Rights in Crest Lake
18, AssPssment - Overlea Sanitary Sewers
':g. Assessment - Paving & Drainage,
Florida Avenue, Turner Street-
(Phoenix to Keene)
2Q. I,ot Mowing Resolution
A:agust 1, 1g6o
Hon. Alex D. Finch, Mayor
and
City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Membera cf the Ntary Custis Lee Chapter, United DaughtPrs oi the Cor�federacy, are
awaiting hopefully your decision regarding the prop�rty desired by i�he Chapter for
a Confederate MemoriaL
This piece of land on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, at the wesL- end of Courtney CampbEll
Parkway, is most ideally situated for a memorial, and being the east gate to our
beloved city of Clearwater•, would be a t�telcome si�ht not only to residents of
Pinellas County, but to visitors who really expect this sort of inemorial in the
Sou�h.
Thank you again for your attention to this projec� dear to our hearts, and assuring
�ou gentlemen that the completed Me;norial wil� be a�hing of beauty and joy for-
ever, I am,
� Sincerely,
s�Mrs. Julius L. Adams
Mrs, Julius L. Adams,
Second Vice-President,
Ma�y Custis Lee Chapter,.
Un3ted Daughters oi the'Confederac�,
Clearwater, Flo�ida
1076 Conant AvEnrze
Safety Harbor, Fla.
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