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CITY COMMISSION MEirING
September 19, 1960
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at
the City Hall, Monday, September 19, 1960, at 1:)0 P.M. with the following
members present:
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Alex D. Finch
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
James H. Watkins
Amos G. Smith
Robert L. Weatherly
Also present (were:
James R. Stewart City Manager
H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney
S. Lickton City Engineer
W. Mackey Asst. Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Ray Harrison or First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Insco
moved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 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 unan~ously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $5,011.30 rrom A. A. Schultz
Construction Company, Dunedin, for Drew Street curbs and drainage from Missouri to
Greenwood. Commissioner Watkins moved the bid for Drew Street curbs and drainage,
Missouri to Greenwood, be awarded to A. A. Schultz Construction Company, Dunedin,
in the amount of $5,011.30, this being the lowest and best bid, and that the proper
authorities be authorized to execute same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $15,251.09 from Golden
Triangle Construction Company, St. Petersburg, be accepted to construct the
parking lot on the former Thayer property between Garden and Watterson Avenues
{Gould & Ewing 1st Addn., Block 5. Lots 2,7, pt. 1,8). Commissioner Watkins moved
the parking lot contract (Garden and Watterson) be awarded to Golden Triangle,
St. Petersburg, in the amount of $15,251.09, this being the lowest and best bid,
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall
be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Regarding bids for one air compressor, the Manager recommended accepting the
low bid of $634.00 from Gulf Coast Industrial Supply, St. Petersburg. Commissioner
Weatherly moved the contract ror one air compressor be awarded to Gulf Coast
Industrial Supply, St. Petersburg, for the sum of ~634.00. ~hich is the lowest
and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials o~ the City be
authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and
specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried
unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $32,751.60 from Misener and
McEvoy, St. Petersburg, to construct seven groins at the street ends from Kendall
to Somerset Street. Commissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation ot
the City Engineer, City Manager and the other authorized officials, that the
contract ~or the beach groins from Kendall to Somerset Street be awarded to Misener
& McEvoy in the amount of $32,751.60, which is tbe lowest and best responsible bid;
that the appropriate orficials o~ the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance ~ith the plans and specifications and bid; that the
money be trans~erred from funds held in escrow by the City which ~e can use to
finance this until such time as the money is replaced from the proposed new revenue
certificate issue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani-
mously. '
Regarding bids for lowering the 20-inch water main in Gulf to Bay Boulevard
in connection with the widening project, the Manager recommended accepting the low
bid of $11,450.00 from Smith-Sweger Construction Company, Clearwater, and explained
that the contract would be paid from the 1958 Water ]nprovement Project funds.
Commissioner Watkins moved the bid ror the water main relocation in Gulf to Bay be
awarded to Smith-Sweger Construction Company in Clearwater, Florida, in the amount
of $11,450.00, this being the 10west and best bid, which is in accordance with the
plans and specirications and that the proper officials be autborized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Manager reported that only one bid had been received for air conditioning
equipment for the Memorial Civic Center, that one being rrom the Houston Corporation,
St. PeterSburg, for $12,225.00. He recommended acceptance. Comnissioner Watkins
moved the bid for gas air conditioning unit for Memorial Civic Center be awarded to
the Houston Corporation based on the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and that
the bid be accepted in the mnount of $12,225.00 f.o.b. Detroit, Michigan, subject to
confirmation and mee~ing the City'S detailed specifications. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSIO~ MEETING
September 19, 1960
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A letter was read from Mr. Robert D. Bickerstatfe, Clearwater Flying Company,
asking approval of plans and specifications for ten "T" hangars for individual
airplane storage units. Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attorney, requested the item be with-
drawn from consideration at this time. By consent, tne request tor withdrawal was
grant ed .
Mr. WM. Wightman, representing Mr. Alex Durant, asked that his lease under the
name of Lucky Links be renewed for a period of ten years at the same terms for tbe
park area west of Lot 5. City Park Subdivision. Mr. Clifford McKay stated the
Clearwater Beach Association felt the miniature golf course was a worthwhile
attraction but advised granting only a five year extension in view of the major
road cnanges planned on Clearwater Beach. Commissioner Smith moved inasmach as
there is a recapture clause for municipal purposes in the lease that the lease be
approved to the present lessee for a period of ten years with the recommendations
that have been discussed with the Attorney and the present leasee incorporated in
the lease; tnat the proper officials be authorized to sign it; that each Commissioner
and the lessee be given an opportunity to see the lease before signatures are afrixed.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Tbe Mayor announced tbat Item 8, "Fark Inn Lease", had been withdrawn ~rom the
agenda by request.
An application was presented for the renewal of auction license for Mr. Howard
Ewing doing business as Howard the Trader at Gulf to Bay and Duncan. Fire Inspector
A. Wolre suggested a sprinkler system should be installed in the storage warehouse
and quonset hut on the property. The Mayor recommended the Manager be instructed
to have the Fire Chief submit a detailed report pertaining to the present condition
of the buildings with suggestions to improve the situation and also that the Police
Chier report on traffic conditions relating to the auction house. Commissioner
Weatherly moved the matter be deferred to the next meeting. Motion was seconded
by Commission~ Watkins and carried unanimously.
By consent, the Commission agreed to deviate from the agenda to take up an
item from Mr. Lloyd Phillips.
Mr. Lloyd Phillips requested on behalf of The Reef, Inc., that the City grant
a quit claim deed to a strip of the Coronado Drive right of way 1.86 feet wide
adjoining the east side of Lot 93, Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision, to cover an
encroachment by pilasters of the new building. He explained one foot of this strip
had been vacated by the Commission's adoption of Resolution 59-91 on November 16,
1959. Commissioner Insco moved to authorize the issuance of a deed for that amount
and that the Attorney prepare an appropriate resolution to vacate the additional
portion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Manager presented a proposed contract with Mrs. Betsy R. Rogers to purchase
land lying immediately north of the library site on Osceola Avenue and south of the
proposed Drew Street extension at a price of $150,000.00, with $1,500.00 to be paid
on execution of the contract; $13,500.00 casn on closing; balance to be covered by
a mortgage providing for ten equal annual installments at 4~ interest. Commissioner
Watkins moved the contract to purchase as outlined by the City Manager for the pur-
chase of the Betsy R. Rogers property be approved and the proper officials be author-
ized to execute it and the property be dedicated for park and municipal purposes.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
A letter from the Civil Service Board recommended the granting of twenty
additional days' sick leave to Janet Vollertson, Communications Clerk, Uti1ities
Department. Commissioner Weatherly moved that the request for twenty additional
days' sick leave be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and
carried unanimously.
Another letter from the Civil Service Board recommended the granting of
twenty-one additional days' sick leave to Patrolman George Ho~ell, Police Depar~-
mente Commissioner Smith moved the request for twenty-one additional days' sick
leave be granted. Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried
unanimously.
Regarding the proposed revenue certificate issue to finance construction of
additional water storage facilities and improvements to the water system and also
construction of an incinerator, the Manager presented a proposed authorization to
Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, to proceed with initial surveys
for this project. Commissioner Insco suggested that the Commission first inspect
the incinerator at Hollywood, Florida. Commissioner Insco moved to approve author-
ization to Briley, Wild and Associates to proceed with the planning of the water
facilities. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Insco moved that the Commission and the City Manager or anyone
that the City Manager deems necessary be authorized to go at City expense to
Hollywood, Florida, to look over the facilities of their incinerator. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimOUSly.
A letter was read from Mrs. Margaret P. Fincher resigning from the Recreation
Board. Commissioner Smith moved the resignation be accepted with regret as she has
,~erved the Board faithfully, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and
carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco recommended a citation be presented to her
tor her service. By consent, the Commission agreed to this.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 1960
A request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce was presented asking tha~ ~he
City increase the size of the clubhouse site deeded to them in Section 11-29-15
near Weber Road by a strip approximately thirty reet wide on the westerly s~de.
Commissioner Watkins moved the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted
and the proper officials be authorized to execute the new deed. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco asked for a report rrom the Engineer and the Zoning and
Planning Board on the zoning for the Air Park, Little League Ball Park and the
Junior Cb~ber of Commerce building site.
A request was submitted from the St. Petersburg Times for the City to take a
full page advertisement in its mai1aw8i edition and a suggested layout had been
presented to the Manager at a cost of i750.00. Commiss~oner Watkins moved the
matter be approved subject to the approval of the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor
declared the motion died ~or lack o~ a second.
A letter was presented from the Clearwater Shrine Club request~ng the use of
Green Field ~or a circus on October 22, 1960, with the same agreement on clean up
and charges as in the past. Commissioner Insco moved the request be granted. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanlmous1y.
The Attorney presented an agreement and bond with Laurance & AS80C iates grant-
~ng permission to install electrical conduit in Coronado Drive near Third S~reet
for the Florida Power Corporation. Comm~ssioner Watkins moved the agreement between
the City and Laurance & Associates, Largo, be approved and the proper orricia1s
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The Attorney presented for its first reading Ordinance 874, annexing Lots 18
and 19, Highland Oaks, and acreage in Section 23-29-15, to be included in Erookbi11
Unit 5. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 874 be passed on its ~irst reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 874 be considered on its second reading
by title only with the unanimous consent or the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney read the ordinance
by title only. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 874 be passed on its second
reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weather1y and carried
unan1mously.
Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 874 be considered on its third and final
reading at this meeting with the unanimous consent or the Commission. Motiom ~as
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance 874 be passed and adopted on its third
and final reading and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-74 was presented accepting the gas franchise with the City of
Dunedin as set forth in Dunedin's Ordinance No. 340. Commissioner Watkins mOYEd
Resolution 60-74 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanUnous1y.
Resolution 60-75 was presented authorizing the payment of $3,106.25 to Briley,
Wild and Associates for engineering services in connection with the Clearwater East
Treatment Plant and interceptor sewers. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-75
be passed and adopted and the proper officials be author~zed to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanUnously. The Mayor questioned
the inspection on this project and suggested instructing the Manager to set up a
conference with Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer.
Resolution 60-76 was presented vacating the portion of Park Street lying south
of Lot 9, Block 4, Brookwood Terrace Subdivision. Mr. J. C. Young, attorney,
represented the adjoining owner, Dotelsa Holding Corporation. The Engineer stated
there were no utilities in the right o~ way. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution
60-76 be passed am adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute :it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney presented a proposed contract ~ith Bailey Builders, Inc., ~or
construction of an addition to the Clearwater Public Library which had been prepared
in accordance with the low bid and specifications. Commissioner Watkins moved the
agreement between Bailey Builders and the City of Clearwater be approved and the
proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Attorney stated in regard to the Memorial Civic Center project Bailey Builders
had requested the City approve a consent to assignment to the Pinellas Central Bank &
Trust Company, Largo, for the final payment of l5~ or $24,50g.,O. Commissioner Watkins
moved the agreement be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly. Upon the vote being taken, Co~issioners
Wa~kins. Weatherly, Smith and Insco voted "Aye". Mayor Finch voted "No". Motion
carried. The Mayor was not in ~avor since final inspection bad not been made and he
thought the City would lose control over the contractor except to proceed against his
bond. or the one year warranty.
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CITY COMMISSION ME~ING
September 19, 1960
Oaptain W. Beam replaced Assistant Ohief Mackey at 4:30 P.M.
The Attorney reported the Florida Power Corporation had requested the easement
aftecting Tracts 3J~,5iaRompon & Baskin's Corrected Map ot Causeway Business District,
be re-aligned. He exp ined that Florida Power Corporation would execute a release
of the former easement. Commissioner Watkins moved the easement between the Florida
Power Corporation and the City ot Clearwater be approved and the proper o~ficials
be autnorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
Tne Attorney stated Item 22, "Vacation of Plat - Forrest Hill Estates Unit IIw
was on the agenda by mistake.
Resolution 60-77 was presented requiring twenty-six proper~y owners tc clean
their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-77 be
passed am adopted and the proper o~ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
~he Attorney stated in regard to the information requested on City leases the
Clerk's office had prepared such a list which had been furnished to the Commission.
The Attorney reported there would be a hearing before the Federal Power Commission
in Washington, D.C., on the request for a rate increase in natural gas by the Houston
Texas Gas and Oil Corporation. He stated he also had been asked to represent the cities
of Palatka and Chattahoochee. Commissioner Insco moved the City Manager and the Ci'ty
At~orney go to Washington with expenses paid to establish an objection to any rate in-
crease and that the Attorney be allowed to speak for the other cities that have been
mentioned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Watkins asked what the Commission thought of putting floodlights in
front or the Memorial Civic Center to light it at night. By consent, the Manager and
the City Engineer were instructed to have it done.
Commissioner Weatherly asked about progress on opening up Druid Road at Myrtle
Avenue. The City Engineer explained he could not complete the drainage work until
the State Road Department and Mr. Roy Strickland, Sr., had a conference as to the grade
of the street Mr. Strickland would like established near his lots.
Commissioner Weatherly asked if the employees' hospitalization insurance approved
in the last budget was ready to advertise for bids. The City Manager stated the
specifications would be put out for bids during this week.
Commissioner Smith asked what could be done about the water from the Gul~ that
comes over the seawall in the vicinity of Lot 1, Block 52, Mandalay, owned by Edward
I. Cutler, and drains down into Kipling Plaza and Bruce Avenue. Commissioner Smith
moved the City Engineer and the City Manager be instructed to contact Mr. Cutler and
come up with a feasible solution to that problem and give us the cost. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Referring to the Gulf to Bay Estates plan, Commissioner Smith stated there was
an agreenmnt to accept the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Board for a
forty ~oot paved street across the tract. He recommended the Manager deal with the
developer's complaint and bring the recommendation back to the Commission.
The Kayor sugges~ed instructing the Manager to tollow to the letter Resolutions
S8-51B and Resolution 59-94 concerning the employees' pay plan and to authorize in-
creased pay of employees as it becomes due under the step plan and anniversary date.
Commissioner Watkins moved the City Manager be instructed to abide strictly by the
rules and regulations and resolutions as passed by this Board and concurred in by the
Civil Service Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried
unanimously.
Comnissioner Insco moved this Board give Mr. Stewart a vote of confidence and a
thank you ~or the work that he has done here in Clearwater and we trust he will con-
tinue to do the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried
unanimously.
There being no ~urther business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION M�ETING
September 19� 1960
The Ci.ty Commission of the City of CZearwater met in regular session �t
the City Hall, h2onday, SeF,tember 19, lq(0, at 1:30 P.M. with the % llow3ng
members present:
Alex D. Finch
Clevela nd Insco, Jr.
James H. Watkins
Amos G. Smith
Robert L. Weatherly
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Cammissioner
Commissioner
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Also present were:
James R. Stewart Cit y Manager
Ho H. Baskin, Jr. City Abtorney
S. Lickton City �ngineer
W. Mackey ?.sst, Police Chie£
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Ray Harrison of First Methodist C:urch, Clearwater. Commissioner Insco
moved the minutes of the regular meeting of Se�tember 6, 1960, be approved as
recorded and as submitted i�. written summation bp the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of' �5,011,30 from A, A. Schultz
Constructior <•;npany, Dunedin, for Drew Strset curbs and d�ainage from 2dissouri to
Greenwood. Co�nmissioner Wa�kins maved the bid for Drew Street curbs and drainage,
Missouri to Gr�enwood, be awarded to A, A. Schultz Construction Company, Dunedin,
in the amount of �5y011.30, this being the lowest and best bid, and that th�: proper
autharities be authorized to execute same. Motion was seaonded by Commxssloner
W�atherly and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of �15,251.09 from Golden
Triangle Construction Company, St. Petersburg, be accepted to construct the
parking lot on the former Thayer property be�ween Garden and Watterson Avenues
(Gould Rc Ewing lst Addn., Block 5, Lots 2,7, pt. l,$). Co�nissioner Watkins movea
the parking lot contract (Garden and Wattersou} be awarded to Golden Triangle,
St. Petersburo, in the amount o� �pl$,251.09, this being the lowest and best bid,
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall
be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Co�nissioner Insco and carried unanimouslp.
Regarding bi3s for one air compressor, the Manager recammended accepting the
low bid of �634.00 from Gulf Coast Industrial Supply, St. Petersburg. Commissioner
Weatherly moved the contract for one air compressor be awarded to Gulf Coast
Indus�rial S�xpply, St. P�tersburg, for the sum of �634v00, which is the lowest
arld best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the Gity be
authorized to �xecute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and
specifications and bid. ?dotion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried
unanimously.
The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of �32,751.60 from i�2isenar and
McEvoy, St. Petersburg, to construct seven groins at the street ands from Kendall
t� Somerset Street. Commissioner Smith moved it being the jioin� recommendaiion of
the City Engineer, City Manager and the o'ther autho�°ized officials, that the
contraat for the beach groins from Kendall to Somerset Street be awarded to Misener
& McEvoy in the amount of �32,']�1„60, which is the lowes� and best reaponsible bid;
that the appropriate officia�s o� the C3ty be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid; that the
money be transferred from funds held in escrow by the Citp which we can use to
finance this until such time 2s the money is replaced from the proposed new revenu�
certificate issue. Motion was se�qnded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani-
mously.
Regarding bids for lowering the 20-inch water main in Gulf to B�y Boulevard
in connection with the wi.denzng project, the i�anager recommended accepting the low
bid of �11,450.00 from Smith-Sweger Gonstruat�on Companp, Clearwater, and explai�ed
that the contract would be paid from the 195$ 4tTater Improvement Project funds,
Commissioner Watkins moved the bid for the water main relocation in Gulf to Bay be
awarded to Smith-Sweger Construction Company in Clearwater, Florida9 in the amount
of �11,�.50.00, this being the lowest and best bid, which is in accordance with the
plans and spec3�'�catians and that the proper o�Picials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissionsr Weatherly and carried unanimously.
The Mana�er reported that only one bid had been received for air conditioning
equipment for the Memorial Civic Center, that one being irom the Houston Corporation,
St. Petersburg, for �12,225.00. He recommended aaceptance. �ommisgioner Wlatkims
moved the bid for gas air conditioni�� unit f or Memorial Civic Center be a:�arded to
the Houston Corpora�ion based on the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and that
the bid be accepted in the amount of $�12,225s00 f�oob. Detroit, Michigan, sub�ect to
conf irmation and meeting the City�s detailed specifications, Motion was ssconded
by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
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CITX COMMISSTON MEETING
3eptember 19, 1960
A letter was read from Mr. Robert D. Bickerstaffe, Clearwater Fl,�ing Company,
asking approval of plans az�d specifications for ten «T°t hangars for individual
airplane storage units. Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attorney, raquested the item be with-
drawn irom consideration at this time. By consent, the request �'or withdrawal was
grantad.
Mr. �1im. Wightman, representing Mr. Alex Durant, asked that his lease under the
name of Lucky Links be renewed for a period of ten years at the same terms for the
park area west of Lot 5, City Park Subdivision. Mr. Glifford McKay sta�ed the
Clearwater Beach Association felt the miniature golf course was a worth�hile
attraction but advised granting only a f?ve year extension in view of the major
ro ad changes planned on Clearwater Beach. Commissioner Smith moved inasmuch as
there is a recapture clause for municipal purpo�es in the lease that the lease be
approved to the present lessee for a period of ten pears with the recommendati�ns
that have b�en discussed with the Attorney and the present leasee incorporated in
the lease; that the proper officials be authorized to sign it; tha� each Commissioner
and the lessee be given an opportunity to see the lease before signatures are affixed.
Motian was' seconded by Commissioner G7eatherly and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Item $n ^Park Inn ZeaseTM, had been withdrawn from the
agenda by request.
An application was presented :�or the renewal of auction lieense for �Ir. Howard
Ewing doing business as Howard the Trader at Gulf �to �ay and Duncan. Firz Inspector
A. Wolfe suggested a sprinkler system should be instaTled in the storage warehause
and quonse� hut on t'ne property. The Mapor recommended the Manager be instructed
ta have the Fire Chie�f submit a detailed report pertaining to the present condition
of the buildings wit�:, suggestions to improve the situati�n and also that the Pol.ice
Chief report on traffic conditions relating to the auction house. Commiss�oner
Weatherly moved the ma�ter be defarred to the next meeting. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously.
By consen�, the �ommission agreed to dsviate from the agenda to take up an
item from Mr. L1oyd Phi].lips.
Mr. i�loyd Phillips requested on behalf oi The Reef, Inco, that the City grant
a quit claim deed to a strip of the Coranado Driae right of way 1.$6 feet wide
adjoining the east sid8 of Lot 93, Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision, �o cover an
encroachment by pilasters of the new building, He explained one foot of this strip
had �een vacated by the Commission's adoption of Resolntion 59-91 on November 16,
1959. Commissioner Insco moved to authorize the issuance of a deed £or that amount
and that the Attorney pre�are an appropriats resolution to vacate the additiona2
portion. Mot ion was seconded by Commissinner Watkins and carrieci unanimously.
The Manager presented a proposed contract wi�h Mrs. Be�sy R. Rog�rs to purchase
land lping immeda.ately north of the library site on Osceola .Avenue and sou�h of the
proposed Drew Street extension at a price of �1SO,OOO.OQ, wi�h �1,500.00 to be paid
on execution of the contract; �13,500.00 cash on closing; balance to be covered by
a mortgage providing for ten equal arnual installments at i�� interesL. Commissioner
Watkin3 moved the contract to purchase as outlined by the City Manager £or the pur-
chase oi' the Betsp R. Rogers prapertp b� approved and �he groper officials be author-
ized to execute it and the prope��y be dedic:3ted for park and municipal purposes.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sm3th and carried unanimously.
A letter from tha Civil Service Board recoiamencied the grant ing of twenty
additional dayst sick leave to Janat Vollertson, Communications Clerk, Utilities
1?epartment. Gommissioner Weatherly moveci that the request for twenty additional
daysf sick leane be grantsd, Moiion was seconded by Commissioner Watkii;t3 and
carri9d unanimously.
Another letter from the Givil Servica Eioard recommended the granting of
twen�y-one additional days� sick leave to Patrolman GeorgQ Hawe11, Police Depar�-
ment. Gomma.ssion�:r Smith moved the reauest for twenty-one additional dayst sick
leave be granted.. Motion was seconded �by Commiss3oner 6t'eatherlp and carried
unanimously.
f�egarding the proposed revenue certif icate issue to finance construction of
additional water storage facilities and improyements to the water system and also
construc�ion of an incinerator, the Pdanager presented a proposed authorization to
Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting En�ineers, to proceed with in3.tia1 surveps
for this praject, Commi�sioner Insco suggested that the Commission first inspect
the incinerator a� Hollywood, Florida. Commissioner Insco moved to approve author-
ization to Briley, Wild and Associates to proceed with the planning of the water
facilities, Mation was saconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco movEd that the CommissiQn and the City Manager or anyone
that the City Manager deems necessary be authorized to go at City expense to
Hol�ywood, Florida, to look 4ver the facilities of their incinerator. Motian was
seconded by Commissioner Watltins and carried unanimously.
A letter was read fr�m M.*'so Margaret P. Fincher resigning from the Recreatioi�
Board, Commissioner Smith maved the resignation be accepted with regret as she has
served the Board faithfully, Motion was seconded by Commissioner �aeatherly and
carried unanimously. Commissioner Insca racommended a citation be presented to her
for her service. By consent, the Cormnission agreed to this.
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September 19, 196;3
A request from the Junio.r Ghamber of Commerce was pre�ented ask3ng that the
City increase the size of the clubhouse site deeded to them in Section 11-29�15
near Weber Road by a strip approximately thirty feet wide on the westerly side.
Commissioner Watkins moved th�e request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted
and the proper officials be aukhorized to execute the new deed. Motion was seconded
bp Commis�ioner Insco and carri.ed unanimous].y.
Commissioner Insco aslced for a report grom the Engineer and the Zan.ing and
Pl�nning Board on th� zoning for the Air Park, Little League Ball Park and the
Junior Chamber of Commerce building site.
A request was submitted from the St. Petersburg Times for the Citq to take a
full page advertisement in its mai,lawa edition and a suggested layout had been
presented to the Manager at a cost of ��50,00. Commissioner V7atkins moved the
matter be approved subject to the �approval of the Chamber of Commerce, T�he AZaqor
declared the motion died far lack o.f a secondo
A].etter was presented from the Clearwater Shrine C1ub requesting the use of
Green Field for a circus on October 22, 1960, with the same agreement on clean up
and charges as in ths past. Gommissioner Tnsco moved the request be granted. Fdotion
was seconded by Commissioner VJeatherl.y and carried unanimouslyo
The Attorney presented an agreemeiit and bond with Laurance & Assoc iates ,grant-
ing permission to instail electrical cc�nduit in Coronado Drive near Thi.rd Street
for the Florida Power Corporation. Commissioner Watkins moved the agreement between
the CitS and Laurance & Associates, La��go, be 3pproved and the proper official�
authorized to execute it. biotion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The Attorney presented for its first readir.g Ordinance $74, annexing Lots 1$
and 19, Highland Oaks, and acreage in Section 23-29-15, to be included in Brookhill
Unit 5. Commissioner Watkins moved Ordinance $'74 be passed on its first reading.
Mo'tion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously.
Commissioner �+latkins moved Ordinance $'74 be considered on its sec�nd reading
by title only wit h the unanimous consent of' the Commissione Motion was seconded
by Co�missioner Weatherly and carried unani.mously. The Attorney read th� ordinance
by title only. Commissioner �datkins mo��ed Ordinance $�4 be gassed on its secQnd
reading by title only. Motion wa.s seconded by Commissi�ner 4�Teatherlp and aarried
unanimously.
Commissionc� Watkins moved Ordinance $74 be considered on its third and final
reading at this meeting with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and caxried unanimouslq. The ordinance was read in
full. Commissioner Watkins moved Or,dinance $7k be passed and adopted on its third
and final r eading and that the proper officials be authorized to execute xt, Motion
was se�onded by Commissioner Inseo and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-7w was presented accepting the gas franchise with the City of
Dunedin as set forth in Dunedin's Qrdinance No. 34Q� Commissianer Watkins moved
Resolution 60-71� be passed and adopted and the proper offici,als be authorized to
execute ite Mation was seconded by Commissioner VJeatherly and carried unanimously.
Resolution 60-75 raas presented authorizing Lhe paya►ert of �3,106.25 to Brilep,
Wild and Associates for engineering servi.ces in connectian vaith the Clearwater East
Treatment Plant and interceptor sewers< Commissioner ivatkins moved Resolution 60-'J5
be passad and adopted and the proper offic3als be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The I�ayor questioned
the inspection on this praject ar.d suggested instructing the Manager to set up a
conference with Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer.
Resolution 60-76 was presented vacating the portion of Park Street lping south
of Lot 9, Block �., Brookwoo�i Terrace Subdivision. Mr. J. G. Young, attornep,
repre�ented the adjoining owner, Dotelsa Holding Corparation. The Engineer stated
there were no utilities in the right of way. Commissioner VTatkins moved ResGlution
60-�6 be passed atxi adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was secondsd by Commissioner Weatlzer lp and carried unani�ouslye
The Attorne,y presented a proposed contraat with Bailey Builders, Inc., for
construction of an addi�ion to the Clearwa�er Public Zibrary whic� had bsen prepared
in accordanae wit h the ].ow bid and specif ications. Commissianer Watkins moved the
agreement betwesn Bailep Builders and the City of Clearwater be approved and the
proper of�'icials be authorized to execute it. Motion vra� seconded by Gommissioner
Weatherly and carried un�nimously.
The Attorney stated in regard to the Memor ial Civic Center project Bailey Builders
had requested the City apprave a consent to assignment to the Pinellas Central Bank &
Trust l:ompany, Largo, for the final payment of 15� or �24,50�,50. Commissioner T-latkins
moved the agreement be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Weatherly. Upon ths vote being taken, Commissioners
Watkins, Weatherly, Smith and Insco voted "Aye��. Mayor Finch voted i�No". Nlotion
carried. 2'he Mayor was not in favor since final inspection had not been madP and he
thought the City would lose control over the contractor except to proceed against his
bond or the one year warrantp,
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CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG
September 19, 1960
Captain W. Beam replaced Assistant Chief Mackey at I�s3Q P.Mo
The Attorney reported the Florida Power Corporation had requested the easement
af.fecting Tracts 3,4,5, Ro�pon 8c Baskints Corrected Map of Causeway Bu�iness Distric�,
be xe-aligned. He explainad that Florida Power Corpora�ion would execute a reiease
of the former easement. Commissioner Watkins moved the easement between the Florida
Power Cor�poration and the City of Clearwater be approved and the pt•oper o�£ficials
be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
The �ittorney stated Item 22, nVacation of PZat - Forrest Hill Estates Unit II'T
was on the agenda by mistake.
Resolutian 60-77 was presented requiring twent�-six property owners to clean
their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commiss3oner. Watkins movec� Resolution 60-77 'be
passsd and adopted and t�e proper offic�als be authorized to exacute it. Mation was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried ��nanimouslym
The Attorney stated in regard to tlxe information requested on City leases the
Cleck's office had prepared such a list whicn had bea� furnished to the Cocimissione
The Attorney reported there �roul� be' a hearing before the Federal Power Cotn�iission
in Gfashington, D.C,, on the request for a rate increase in natural gas by the Houst;an
Texas Gas and Oil Corporation. He stated he also had been asked to represent the cities
o£ Palaika and Cha�tahoochee. Commissioner Insco moved the Citp Manager and the City
Attorney go to Washington with expenses paid ta establish an objeation to a.ny rate in-
crease and that the Attorney be ail.owed to �peak for the other cities that have been
mentioned. Motion was seconded by Commissionex Watkins and carried unanimously.
Commissionar Watkins asked what the Commission thought of putting floodlights in
front of the �IeffioY�ial Civic Center to light it at night. By consent, the Maaager and
the City Engineer were instructed to have it done.
Commissioner Weatherlp asked about progress on opening up Drn3d'Raad at Myrtle
Avenue. The Cicy Engineer explained he could not complete the dra3.nage work until
the State Road Department an� Mr. Roy S�rickland, Sr.y had a conference as to the grade
of the street Mr. Strickland would like establzshed near his lots.
Commissioner Weatherly asked if the employeesT haspita],ization insurance approved
in the last budgEt was ready to advertise ior bids. T!�e City Manager stated the
speci�ications would be put out for bids during this week.
Commissio�►er Smith asked what could be done about the water from the GuZf that
comes over the Seawall in the vicinity o£ Lot 1, Block 52, Mandalap, o�ned by Edward
I. Cutler, and drains down into Kipling Plaza and Bruce Avenue. ComeGissioner Smith
moved the City Engfnees and the City Manager be instructed tQ contact Mr. Cutler and
come up with a feasible so].ution Lo that problem and give us the cost. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Referring to tlie Gulf to Bay Estates p1an, Commissioner Smith stated there was
an agreement to accept the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Board for a
fort}*foot paved street across the traet. He recommended the Manager deal with the
developerTs complaint and bring the recommendation hack to the Commiss3one
TYie Mayor suggested insL-ructing the �Ianager to iollow to the lettes Resolutions
5$-S1B and Resolution 59-94 concerniag the employees+ pay plan and to au�thorize in-
creased pay of empioyee;� as it becomes due under �he step plan and anniversary date.
Cammissioner Watkins moved the Citp Manager be instructed to abide strictly t�y the
rules and regulations and resolutions as passed by this Boarcl and concurx�ed in by the
Civi1 Service Board. Motion was 3econded by Commissioner '�eatherly and carried
unanimously.
Gommissioner Insco moved this Soard give Mr. Stewart a vote o�` conf idence and a
thank you for the work tha� he has done here in ClearwaL-er and we trust he will eon�
tinue to do the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner V�leatherly and carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjo�ned at 5:00 P.M.
Attestt
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 1960
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSI(JN M�ETIIdG
S�PTEMBER 19� 1960
1;3A P.M,
Invocation
Tntroductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetiregs
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from Ctity Attorney
Citizens t� be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Ge
�orts from Citv Manager
I. Bid;s, Drew Street Curbs & Drainage
(Mi:;souri to Gresnwood)
2. Bids, Parking Lot (Garden to
Watterson)
3. Bids, Air Compressor
l�. Bids, Beach Groins {Kendall to
Somerset}
5. Bids, Lawering 201/ [aater t�fain,
Gulf-to-Bay
6, Request for Approval of Hanger
Plans - Clear�wate� Flying School
7. Lucky Link� 'Lease
$. Park Inn Lease
9, puction LicF:nse - Howard the Trader
10. Contract of Sa1e and Purchase of
Land - Betsy R. Rogers
11. Additiona.l Sick Leave Requests
12. Authori�ation - Briley Wild & Assoc,
to Pro�eed with Planning of Inciner-
ator and Water Faailities
13. Otl:zr Engineering i�atters
14. :erbal Reports arid Other Pending
Matters
Reports from Citv Attorney
1�. Agreement & Bond, Laurence &
Associates
16, Ord, #$71�, Annexation of Lo�s 1$ &
19, Aigiiland Oak and Portion of
Land� consisting of Kingshighwap,
as vacated, and Adjoining Satsuma
St. R/W
17. Resolution Adopting i,ity of Dunedin
Gas Franchise
1$. Resolution - Payment to Briley VTild
& Assoc., Clearwater East Sewage
Plant
19. Resolution vacating Portion of Park
St .
20. �Lgreement between CiLy of Clearwater
and Bailey Builders, Inr..., .Additions
to Cleaswater PuUlic Library
21. Florida Power Easement
22. Vacation of Plat - Forrest Hill
Estates Unit II
23. Lot Mowing Resolution