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10/17/1960 " ~ , fA" . lit:}t . .' ',~ ..">>",~': ~::: ,~l : . .... ._..'_.,,... ....i._~.':."'~......,.....~"-'-~,....,~~.... .....,.., "...c;._~j.l;~~~~L:'~:[~';~~:~f~~;f'!;ri:rr:~,!;' ,-., y ,/; I~ U": ", i.Y CITY COMMISSION MEETING October 17, 1960 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, October 17, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: IG!ll!Eil:i~~~~,' ...,,, "" p',,~ .'\ 1',"11 ", 1'." (~iI;"~~:r'~~;S{t~~'~:~rY:~~~3~~,\;~ ::~ '~. , ~ i ,.Jl,."hf> ,..,J, ~ ,."'l".' ~"'I,,\, .' ~ "./'"'; ~ l' '",'J j, . ' '",",~ . " r'.......... · ~ ' .,,1 Alex D. Fine h James H. Watkins Amos G. Smith Robert L. Weatherly *Cleveland Insco, Jr. Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner CODlDissioner Commissioner Commissioner *Absent during first part of meeting. Came in later. Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend John A. Vander May, Community Reformed Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3rd and the special meeting of October 10th be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to Commissioner Insco's approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $575.00 from the Otto Gerdau Company, New York City, for 21000 pounds of gutter broom street sweeper steel for Public Works Department. Gommissioner Smith moved it being the joint recommendation of the Public Works Superintendent, Finance Director and Assis- tant Purchasing Agent, that the bid for sweeper steel be awarded to the Otto Gerdau Company in the amount of $575.00, which is the lowest and best responsi- ble bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute such contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and the bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Regarding bids for 100 - 18" x 24" speed limit type signs, 100 - 24" x 24" stop octagon type, and 24" x 24" diamond shape, the Manager recommended accept- ing the low bid of $5e3.50 from Utility Supply, Clearwater. Commissioner Weatherly moved the contract for the aluminum traffic sign blanks be awarded to Utility Supply for the sum of $583.50, which is the lowest and best responsi- ble bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $1,192.50 be accepted from Gamewell Company, Massachusetts, for fire alarm system equipment. Commissioner Watkins moved the contract for a fire alarm equipment system be awarded to the Gamewell Company, Massachusetts, in the amount of $1,192.50, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be author- ized 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. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $39,419.59 from Burnup and Sims, Inc., for Dunedin Lateral No.2 to serve the H. P. Hood Plant. Commissioner Watkins moved contract for the Dunedin Lateral No. 2 gas main be awarded to the Burnup and Sims, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amount of $39,419.59, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials 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. Mr. John Bonner representing Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thuot and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Batcheller, presented an application to have acreage located in the SW; of the NEi of Section 17-29-16 (on north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard) annexed into the City on the condition that it be zoned for a trailer park and that sanitary sewer be made available. Mr. Bonner explained the south 330 feet of the property is already in the City limits. Commissioner Watkins moved that this matter be re- ferred to the Zoning and Planning Board and referred back to the Commission at the earliest possible time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Mr. Herbert Brown, attorney, asked to be notified of the hearing before the Zoning and Planning Board. A petition was read signed by approximately 105 motel owners and business people complaining that due to the construction on Gulf to Bay Boulevard they are in need of some relief to maintain their businesses and requesting a reduc- tion in their real estate taxes. Mr. Leslie Cutler, 1972 Gulf to Bay, spoke representing the petitioners. The Mayor stated that the real estate tax assess- ments are made by the Pinellas County Tax Assessor and collected by the Pinellas County Tax Collector, that the City Commission only sets millage for the City and has no control over assessments or County millage. He suggested meeting at another time with the group to discuss suggestions as to how the City might help the merchants and motel owners. By consent, the Commission agreed to this. o?(p ()" -2- C TrY COMMISSION MEET !NO Oc~ober 17, 1960 A let~er trom Mr. D. K. Thomas, Secretary, Councilor Clearwater Service Clubs, was read asking approval of erection of a consolidated service club sign, g' x 20', a~ three proposed locations, at the Council's expense wi~h maintenance assured by ~he Council. The Manager stated the suggested s~te loca~ions were at the soutbeast corner of Crest Lake Park, the northwest corner of Stevenson Creek Park and one on South Fort Harrison near the south City limits on private property which may be outside the City limits. Commissioner Watkins moved the sign be approved and the locations be approved with the exception of the south side, and i~ it is within the City limits that the City Manager be authorized to approve it, and that a Resolution be prepared for the next meeting granting specific permission for erection of this commercial advertising sign on public park area or on street right of way as the case may be. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan~ously. A letter from the Civil Service Board was presented recommending a one year extension in service for Fire Chief R. C. Dobson accompanied by a doctor's certificate showing he is in good physical condition and able to carry out his duties ror another year. Commissioner Watkins moved that Cbiet Dobson be re- appointed as Chief of the Fire Department for a period of one year, it being the recommendat~on of the Civil Service Board, upon receipt of a doctor's examina- tion report that he is physically capable of continuing as Fire Chief for another year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter was read from Mr. Milton E. Tucker, owner of J. J. Tucker, Ltd., asking to be released from his contract to purchase the east half of Lot 19., Clearwater Industrial Park, and requesting return o~ the earnest money of 31,000.00. After discussion, the matter was deferred for a conrerence with Mr. Tucker before the tinal date of performance on the contract, November 24, 1960. The Manager presented Change Order #4 to the contract with Bailey Builders, Inc., for tne Memorial Civic Center authorizing an increase of $20~.23 to cover relocation of the s011 pipe and other minor changes. Commissioner Watkins moved that Change Order #4 on the Memorial Civic Center be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Change Order #1 to the contract with Chilton Construction Company, Inc., for the new Police Station and Jail was presented authorizing an increase of $153.12 to cover an additional door and an extension of the roof bond. Commissioner Watkins moved Change Order #1 to the Police Station and Jail be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. An application was considered to transfer the license for a second hand store at 1310 Sou~b Missouri Avenue from Mr. Richard Oosse to Mr. Kenneth Clements. The Manager s~ated the investigation of the Police Chief revealed no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Watkins moved the license be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly aDd carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 877 declaring the City's intention to annex property which is part of the right of way of State Road No. 55 (u. S. Highway No. 19) from Bel1eair Road to Union Street. Commissioner Smith moved OrdinaDce 877 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wea~herly and carried unanimously. Commiss~oner Smith moved to postpone completion of this item until Commissioner Insco arrived. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its ~irst reading Ordinance 878 anneXing acreage in Section 18-29-16 to be known as Gulf to Bay Estates. Commissioner Weatherly moved Ordinance 87e be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Commissioner Watkins moved to skip Item #17, "Ordinancy #879 - Validation of Revenue Bonds Little Pass" and proceed to Item #18, "Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild & Associates". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolut~on 60-84 was presented authorizing the payment of $2,462.,0 to Briley, Wild & Assoc~a~es, Consulting Engineers, for services in connection with the Clear- water East Treatment Plant and Interceptor Sewers. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-84 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, it being in accordance with the contract signed by the City of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested limiting the inspectors on this project to one man if that is the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Mr. Harold Briley be so notified. ,',' .-,.' "', ,,' A" ,.... ..',' "Tr.;...... . ..',r,... " .>' .:~. A .,_~::;::-.-,.,,,,I..., ",~.~~.I' ?"l ""I'l!:t~~r~;""~'~"~:V'''.~\t>..-:ft''''''''''''~{t?-~.J"t~~:,j,J~~.--!,!",,,:~~~~~;~,::'7}A,r..~, ") . ! CI•PY CONII�IISSION MEETING October 17, 1960 The City Commission �f the City of Glearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, October 1%, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. wit�a the foZlowin� members present: Al,ex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner James H� Watkins Co�nissioner Amos G. SmiGh Connnissioner Robert L. Weatherly Commissioner �'FCleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner �Absent during f irst part of ineetir�g. Came in later. Also present were: aJames R. Stewart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr, Ci:y Attorney S. I,ickton Ci'cy Engineer W. Mackey Asst, Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend �ohn A. Vander Maq, Community Reformed Church, Cl�arwater. Commissioner Watkins moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of Qctober 3rd and the special meeting of October lOth be approved as recorded and as submitt�d in written summati�n by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to C�mmissioner Insco's approval. Mot3on was ssconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried nnanimously. Tne Manager recommendzd accepting the low bid of �p575.00 from the Otto Gerdau Company, 1Vew York C?ty, for 2,000 pounds of gutter braom street sweeper steel for Public Works Department. Commissioner Smith maved it being the joint recommendation of the Public �nTorks S�zperintendent, Finance Director and Assis- tanC Purchas�ag Agent= that the bid for sweeper steel'be awarded to the Otto Gerdau Company in the amount of' �575.00, which is the lo�es� and tSe�t responsi- ble bid, and that the appropriate officz.ais of the City be authorized to execute such contract which shall be ir_ accordance with the plans and specificatians and thF bid. Motion was secon�ed by Commissioner Watkins attd carried unanimously, Regarding bids for 100 - 1$re x 21��t speed limit type signs, 100 - 24TM x 21�n stop octagor. ty�e, and 2L�" x 2l�n diamond shape, the Nianager recommended accept- ing the low bid of ��$3.50 from Utilitq Supglp, Glearwater. Commissioner Weatherly moved the aontract for the aluminum traffic sign blanks be awarded to Utility Supply for the sun� og �5$3.50, cahich is the lowest and best responsi- ble bid, ar�d that the appropriate eff icials of ths City be authorized to execute said eontract which shall be in accordance with the plans a�d specifications and bid. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner Wackins and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the AZanager that the low bid of �1,192.50 be accepted from Gamewell Company, Massachusetts, for fire alarm system equipment, Commissioner Watkins maved the coatract for a fire alarm equipment spstem be awarded to the Gamewell Company, Massachusetts, in the amount of �1,192.50, zvb.ich is the lowes� and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials �f tre Citp be author- ized to ex�cute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and �axried unanimously. The Manager recommended accept ing the low bid of �39,419.59 from Burnup and Sims, Ine., for Dunedin I,ateral No. 2 to serve the H. P. Hood Plant. Commissioner Watkins moved contract �'or the Dunedin Lateral No. 2 gas main be awarded to the Burnup and Sims, Inc., West Palm Beach, F�orida, in the araount of �39,419.59, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that tha appropriate officials b2 authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordanae with plans and speciiications and bid. Motion was seconded by �ommissi�ner Weatherly and carried unanimously, Mr. John Bonner representir.g Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thuat and Mr, and Mrs. Hu h W. Batcheller, presented an application to have acreage located in the SW� of the NE� of Section 17-29-16 (on north side of Gulf to Bay Bouletard} annex2d into the City on tne aondition t�at it be zoned for a trailer park and that sanitary sewer be made available. Mr. Bonner explained the south 330 feet of the property is already in the City limits. Commissioner Watkin� moued that this matter be re- ferred to the Zoning and Planning Board and referred back to �he Commission at the earliest possible time, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried un�nimously. Mr, Herbert Brown, attorney, asked to be notiiied of the hearing before the Zonir� and Planning Board. A petition was read signed by approximately 105 motel owners and business peopTe complaining that due to the construction on Gulf to Bay Boulevard they are in need of some reiief to maintain their busines�es and requesting a reduc- �ion itt thei•r real estate taxes. Mr. Leslie Cut ler, 1972 Gulf to Bay, spake representa.ng the petitioners. The Mayor stated that the real estate tax assess- ments are made by the Pinellas County Tax Assessor and collected by tha Pinellas Countp Tax Collector, that the Gity Commission only sets millage for the City and has no control over assessments or County millage. He suggested meeting at another time wit h the group to discuss sug�esGions as to how the City might help the merchants and motel owners. By oonsent, tho Commission agreed to thise -2- GITY COMMISSION MEETING October 17� 1960 A letter from Mr. D. K. Thomas, Secretary, Council of Clearwater Serviae C1ubs, was read asking approval of erection of a consolidated service club sign, $� x 20�, at three proposed locations, at the Council�s expense with maintenance assured by the Council. The Manager stated the sugges�ed site locations were at th� southeast corner of'Crest Lake Park, the northwest corner of Stevenson Creek Park and one on South Fort Harrison near the south (�ity limits an private property which may be outside the City limits. Commissioner Watkins moved the sign �e approved and the lacati.ans be approved wi�h ths exception of �he sotith sid�, and if it is �ithin the City limits that the City Manager be author�zed to approve it, and that a Resolution be prepared for the next meeting granting specific permission for ereation of this commercial advertisiz�g sign on publi� park ar.ea or on street right of way a5 the ,^,ase may be. Moiion was saconded, by Commissioner,Smith and carried unanimously. A letter from the Civil Service Board was presented reGommending a one year extension in service for F:�re Chief R. C. Dobson accompanied bp a doctor�s certificate shotving he is in good physical condition and able to carry out his duties for another year. Commissioner Watkins moved that Chier pobson be re� appointed as Chief of the Fire Department ior a period of one year, it being the recommendation of the Civil Service Board, upon receipt of a doctorts examina- tion report that he is physically capable af continuing as Fire Ghief for another year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan�mously. A letter was read from Mr. Niilton E. Tucker, owner of J. Jo Tuckar, Ltd.� asking to be released from his contiract to purchase the east half of Lot 19, Glearwater Industrial Park, and requesting re�urn of the earnest money of �1,000.00. After discussion, the matter was deferred for a conference with I+2r. Tucker before the final ddte of per�'ormance on the contract, Navember 24, lg6o. The Manager presenteu� Change Order #4 to the contract with Bailey Bui�ders, Inc., for the Memorial Civic Center authorizing an increase of �204e?.3 to cover relocation of the soil pipe and other minor changes. Commissioner Watkins moved that Change Qrder �1� on the Memorial Civic Center be approved and the proper officials be autl�orized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Change OrdEr �l to the cnntraat with Ghilton Gonstruction Company, Inc., for the new Police Station and Jail was prespnted authorizing an increase of �153.12 to cover an additzonal doar and an extension of the rooi'bond, Gommissioner Watkins moved Change nrder �l to the Police Station an�i Jail be approved and the proper officials be �uthorized to execu�e ii.. I�7o�ion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. An application was considered �.o transfer the license for a second hand store a� 1310 South Missouri Avenue from Mr. Richard Oosse to Mr. Kenneth Clements. The Manager stated the ingestigation of the Police Chie£ revealed no reason to deny the license. Comwissioner Watkins moved the license be appro�red and that the proper offic;ials be authorizea to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weather�.y and carried unani.mously. • The Attorney read on its iirst reading Ordinance $�� declaring the City's intertion to annex pxoperty which is part of the right of way of State Road No, 55 (Ue 8. Highway No. 19) fr�m Belleair Road to Union Street. Commissioner Smith mo�ed Ordinance $7% be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner WFatherly and carried unanimously. Commissio,rsr Smith moved �to postpone com�letion of this item until Cos��missioner Insco arriv�3d. Motion was seaonde� by Gommissioner Watkans and carried unanimously. The Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance $7$ annexing acreage in Section 1$-29�1b to be known as Gul� to Bay Estates, Commissioner taeatherly movad Ordinance $7$ be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Gommissioner Watkins moved to �kip Item �17, "Ordinancy #$79 - Validation of Revenue BoYids Littl.e PassTM and proceed to Item �1$9 "Resolution - Payment to Brilep, Wild & Associates�t. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weathesly and carried unanimously. Resolution 50-$�. was presented authorizing the payment of �2,1�62,50 to Briley, Wild & As3ociates, Consulting Engineers, for services in connection with the Clear- water East Treatment Plant and Interceptor Sewers. Commissioner Watkir.s moved Resolution 60-$t� be approved and the proper officials be au�horized to execute it� it being in accorc3ance with the contract signed by the City of Clearvtater. Motion was seconded by Co�nissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Maqor guggested limiting the inspectors on this project to one man if that is the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Mr, Harold Briley be so rioti£ied. �s. � -3 - CITY CONlNIISSION MEETING Gctober 17: �-960 In connection with the contract to purchase the Betsy Rogers pro ert in Section 16-2��15, located an Osceola Avenue north of'the libr�ary, thePAtto+^ney presented a mortgage note for "�135,000„00 payable in ten equal annual install- ments vaith first payment of �13,500s00 due on November 1, 1960. He stated the mortgage provided for lyf xntereat unless a tax ruli declares the interest is not tax-free, then the interest would be raised to 6�. The Attorney explained that Mr, Howard Rives as Mrs. Roge.rs+ attorney would undertake to complete liti- gation pending against the former owner, the Coachman Estate, to clear the title to the sub�eerged land and recommended that the City join in the suit at no ex- pense to the Gity. Commissioner Watkins moved thab the proper authorities be authorized to execute the purchase of the Ro�ers tract and the r�ortgage note and be authorized to �nclude the City in the suit now pending against the former owner by the present owner and that the firm of Baskin Ec Rives be authorized to continue the suit ai, no expense to the City in behalf of the City and that the City will allow Mrs. Rogers all the time necessary to move into another place. P�Iotic�n was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated Mr. Hardy A. Sullivan, Director, F.H.A., Tampa, had reported the F.H.A. intended to finance a new apartment building on Block 21, P�:andalay, and had raised the question of in�erpr�eting Section V-B, {3) of OrdinanGe 62�, regarding business usages in an apartment building. He said it was his opinion that the ordinance intendefl to include apartm?nt buildings con- taining sixteen or more rental units and requested a motion to approve his in- terpretation. Commissioner Smith move�i that the (;ity AttornepTs interpretation be approved. rdotion was seconded by Gommissior�er ulatkins and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-$5 was presented requir ing sixteen propertp owners to c1Qan their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 60-$5 be passed and adapted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secc+-�.:d by Gommissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 3:3� P.M. The meeting was ra-convened by the Mayor at 4:45 P.M. with Gommissioners Insco, T,�atkins, Smith and Weathexly present and with Captain W. McClamma replacing Assistant Police Ghief W, �Iackey. Gommissioner Watkins moved Ordinance $79 be read and considered on its first reading. Motion was sec�nded by Commissidner Weather�y and carried unanimously. Mr. A1 Roberts, representing Goodbodp & Sims, was present. The Attorney read on its £irst reading Ordinance $'79 authorizing the con- structian of a bridge across Little Pass and authorizin� the issuance of �1,500,000,00 Bridge Revenue Bonds to finance the cost. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance $79 on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Ther� being no further business, the meeting �ras adjourned at 6:25 P.M. C�� � d�tayo -Commissioner Attest: u /�`""��. _� � ..,�., . _ _ _ _ � � E .. . . .. . . � � �,>��✓^ � . . . . . . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING October 17, 1960 - AGENDA Reports from City ManE��er CITY COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 19b0 1, Bids, Sweeper Stee•1 1:30 P.M. 2. Bids, Aluminum Traffic Signs 3. Bids, Fire Alarm System Equipment 4. Bids, Dunedin Gas M�in Extension - Invocat3on Hoods Introductions 5. Request for Annexation - Trailer Minutes of Preceding Meetings Park, Gulf �to Bay Blvd. Public Hearings 6. Petition - F'roperty Qwners on Gulf Reports from City Manager to Bay Blvd. - Con"struction Pxoject Reports from City Attorney 7. Request for Civic Club Sign Gitizens ta be Aeard $. Appc•intment of Fire Chief Other Commission Action �. Request fnr Refund - Industrial Park Adjournment 10. Change Ord�r - Memorial Civic Center Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 11. Change Order - New Police S'cabion and Jail 12. I,icense Request - Used Furniture Stor e 13. Other Engineering Matters 14. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from Citv Attorne� 15, Ordinance #$�7 - Intention to Annex Part of U.S. Highway 19 Z6, Ordinance #$7$ - Annexation - Gulf to Bay Estates 1�. Ordinance #$79 � Validation of Revenue Bonds, Little Pass 1$o ftesnlution - Payment to Brile}r, Wild & Associates 19. 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