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02/06/1961 Also present were: James R. stewart Herbert M. Brown S. Lickton W. Booth '\..'....';..... :' . -:" .~,d~~~J'!1t~:;;;~;.~Z.;,...... " . "'\: I~":,' '. " .' '".', . . . ,.' , " .... . " . .. '.' ..... ...... ....~ _",_ .~. d: . _... '~""'" ~ '_.' '.. .,' '. '. .... .. . :.:~z:~c::;;i;x.)~:j,,'~L;~:~~b~,;:;:;~~~~~i~~;;;J;~i~~i~ ,:':) (,. / CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 The city Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, February 6, 1961, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief '.:, ' f:!~i}l,:", ".,n:" /i::iI. ' f'! ~b....",.\....~...\o,.t~!.~...r'. .',' , ti~Iit~li~ 1"1">'1"""'''''''.'''' ., )/;!:(~~'~':r~V1.ll,f,\ \. f ,.. (~~ "'''. ... ,.. . !0ij~1~f~' t" . , ''''_'''1'''.' 1%~1~f;;f~!i.: ., ~:"" Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco, Jr. Herbert R. F~elds Amos G. Smith Kenneth Walters Mayor-Commissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner Conunissioner The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend C. C. Ainsworth, Advent Chr~stian Church, Clearwater. The Mayor read a letter of commendation addressed to Clearwater Flotilla, United states Coast Guard Auxiliary, of assisting vessels in distress in the Clearwater area. the letter on behalf of the Clearwater Flot~lla. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid or $768.00 rrom NaIl Lumber Company, Clearwater, for materials to re-roor the Colored Y. W. C. A. building. He explained there was no appropriation ~n the budget and recommended transferring the amount from City Hall rrmintenance and improvements. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the Building Maintenance Superintendent that the low bid of $768.00 subndtted by NaIl Lumber Company be accepted; that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specificat~ons and bidj and to approve transfer of funds from City Hall appropriation code A8300.53A and B3500.53Al. Mot~on was seconded by CommiSSioner Walters and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco requested the City Manager to report on what organizations are using the building and what activities are being scheduled there. G. Robert Wallace, Commander, in apprec~ation or the work Commander Wallace accepted Commissioner Insco moved the mlnutes of the regular meeting of January 16th and the special meeting of January 23rd be approved as recorded and as subrrdtted in written s~tion by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that the low bid of Park Cleaners, Clearwater, under Item B (pick-up and del~very by City) be accepted for dry cleaning and alterations of Police and Fire Department uniforms. Commissioner Smith moved it being a joint re- commendation of the Police Ch~ef, Fire Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring there~n, that the contract for dry clean~ng be awarded to park Cleaners as set forth in Item B in the specifications for the various items, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute that contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and the bid. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Insco and carried un- animously. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid o~ $1,969.35 from Ellis & Ford Supply Company ~or 500 3/4", 200 1~1I and 50 2" corporation stops for the Water Div~sion, Utili- ties Department. Commissioner Walters moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utili- ties Manager, Water Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the lowest bid of $1,969.35 submitted by Ellis & Ford Supply Company, Duned~n, be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials or 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 Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $550.08 from Consolidated Hotel Equipment, Clearwater, be accepted for 24 rold~ng banquet tables for Parks and Recreation Department, Municipal Auditorium. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director, Finance D~rector and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the lowest b~d of $550.08 subndtted by Consolidated Hotel Equip- ment be accepted 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 bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carr~ed unanimously. Regarding the bids to construct a clubhouse near the tenn~s courts at the MuniCipal Auditorium, the Manager stated that the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended the clubhouse be located as near as possible to the east fence (of the tennis courts), that the alley from Cleveland Street be closed, that the foundation could be re-des~gned and suggested other changes in the plans. It was reported the Clearwater Tennis Club had approved these suggestions. The Engineer presented a proposed plot plan and stated the alley is not a dedicated one but there is a sanitary sewer line and storm sewer line there serving the Municipal Auditorium. Commdssioner Smith moved to honor the Recre- ation Board'S recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, \ ,". "':"-~-. ,......~l .,. . , < .' '~".>," '. .:.~ ., ."'''. ~ ':':' '~~: . . .,.. ' " \ ," r. _', J, ',,~,t \;'I,} , \. .~. .t..~... " ..' ;.t~','; .,':oJl ',' ,-';!-o..:,:"",~;I\\:'f&~~~?'f.t~I"f"""'Ar~k':, , .' '.:!~~'?;' . ,.,-, r .~.t ., l "i,...~"ll"... ,.,-.~.j .',:;~r;ti ~.... " ," '.," ,;," ,/:!~~';', ":,~;;:'''i~'';; ~:~..<7:, ,)~~~t~/~.:;:~;j'J;::, .', """('11'':,.1.,;.:")';,,, '.' ", .,.J:,;i:'-;i"'-:;;;r;.....;.',::;,~.".,If,.v:.~f:,v.:-,,')iU.',.>r ,...... ....~I. J._~.-.,~ ..1_.,.:...:........:..~.. ~~~~.40J1>~~..l_~U"""'-I~"""~ ......, :.'"..; .... .: ,..:... 4...:" ~ ../:.;.., t. .:......; to. >" . ....n ....:..,... .~'..I : ...\. '"..... '-" '. .".. .... ," ..' - 2 - CITY COMMISSIO~ MEETING February 6, 1961 Conwissioner Smith moved to reject all previous bids on the tennis clubhouse and request new bids on the new locat~on. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wa1te~B and carried unanimously. A ~etter was read from Mr. Ben Krentzman asking on behalf of the Clearwater Beach Association, Inc" Memorial Civic Center Association, Inc., and Carlouel Garden and Improvement Association that the Commiss~on take action to indicate the intention not to renew or extend the existing lease on the Park Inn property or thereafter to lease said property for commercial purposes. A letter from Mr. William Wightman, represent- ing Mr, Waldimir Baskovich, asked that h~s present lease be extended for one year to give time to negotiate \~th the City or other parties for land on which to build a new restaurant. Mr. W~ghtman stated his client ~ntended to further negotiate with the City re using the land now occupied by the miniature golf course. The Reverend Carl Houston as President of the Upper P~ne11as M[nisterial Association objected to the City leasing this or any other City-owned property for an establishment se11in~ alcohol~c beverages. Commissioner Fields moved that the property not be leased fo~ commerc~al use at this time and that the present lease be extended to October 15th and if ~. Baskov~ch shows in good faith he has a site available at that time, that the lease be extended to June 15~ 1962, on a month to month basis. Motion was second- ed by Commissioner Smdth and carried unanimously. A ~etter from Mr. Robert J. McDermott was read offering on behalf of Edward F. Hickey and David K. Endwright to dismiss pending litigation b~ joint motion ~or dis- missal and that the contract entered into on December 22, 1958, be cancelled if the City would extend to his clients the privilege of renting beach equipment on south Clearwater Beach (Lots 1-43, incl., L1oyd-White-Skinner Subdivision) authorizing operation to commence on or be~ore May 15, 1961, with the building on W. D. Owens propert~ to be used for public restroom ~acilities and storage purposes; that they will supply lifeguards on the property, keep the beach clean by supp~ementing work of City crews and pay the City 8% of gross sales up to $50,000 a year, 10% over $50,000 to $lOO~OOO a year. Mr. McDermott emphasized that there would be no retail sales. Mr. Don Mangus objected. Commissioner Insco moved to accept this request for study and report back at the next Commission meeting, Motion was seconded by Commiss~oner Fields and carried unanimously. Conmissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda and take up Item 20, II Assessment Resolution: Jones Street and Turner Streetll. Motion l.'vas seconded by Commiss~oner Walters and carried unanimously. A petition was read signed by ~i~teen persons residing on West Turner Street objecting to the proposed assessment for widening since the street was widened over their pxotests, was built with State Road Department funds, has never been finished, a nd has flood condi tions after every rain. Mrs. C. T. Heaton, 215~ W. Turner, spolce ~or the petitioners. Commissioner Insco suggested contacting the State Road Board to see ~hat could be done about the situation and also the unsightly and hazardous condition where people have to walk in the street to get around the damaged Polk Hardware building at Fort Harrison and Jones Street. Commissioner Insco moved the assessments for Turner Street and Jones Street be tabled for study and in the meancime before ~he next Commission meeting we go down there as the Commission with the Cit~ Manager and the City Engineer and see what are the conditions. Motion was seconded by CO~6sioner F~elds and carried unanimously. On request of Mr. James Novotny, Conmdssioner Smith moved to deviate from the agenda ~o take up Item 14~ "Traff'ic Pattern - Mandalayll. Motion was seconded by Commiss~oner Insco and carried unanimously. Mr. James Novotny asked that Item 14, "Traffic Pattern - Mandalayll, be deferred to the nex~ meeting so that more of the Clearwater Beach residents could be present to hear the exp~anation of' the plan. Commissioner Insco moved Item 14 be deferred to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimousLy. Conmissioner Fields moved to take u~ Item 25, "0rd. #890 - Intent to Annex E 200' of W 1180' of swt of NEt of Sec. 17, T 293, R16E (Trailer Park) - 2nd Readingll. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Conmissioner Smith moved Ordinance #890, Intention to Annex Acreage in 17-29-L6, be read on its second reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was secGnded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in ~ull. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #890 be passed on its second reading. MDtion was secGnded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Conmissioner Sm~th moved Ordinance #890 be read and considered on its third and rina1 rEading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent or the Com- mission, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Srrdth moved Ordinance #890 be passed on Lts third a~d final reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. ~ J'...'." ,'<,', st:L '.' . f ',,[,' '" '. 'h 1",,;1\'.'1'" !'X;2;i;i~~~~t f..'..',',.,':'..' , .. ; Lx;,: ' ,.' ,.:~~: ' ..,,~ : '\'t.,;. '. . ;., :. . ~:. .,~..., <'~'"~i'~'.~~,r.'':.''' ".,"j :.;~.: .,., , .... .';1; ,':.~,",(:.:r~~ :~.;~.":~.1?"~(~~~';7.~~~:1;~.:" """'~k'i:::~",';';~~i>'d<~6ili~k~.i;~;J1~i;~~li~k;.4i6~4~:;s\( ;:j.'\;,~.i~;;:,. " " !.....t'''''... , , . ., ..~. .-. " ,,'" ~,~.."..... I.,....~. ,.. ..~:.. - " '..' '':; / ':I V '-' .~ '4P~f{:~~; "".~::.:;~! t--.l.'lll r,~".; ,.'_:..l . '!.. <,:.<.;~:;:~..:::t(:..:~;.~ - 3 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 A letter and petition was read from the Clearwater Outboard Cruise Club asking the City to establish an island park ~or boaters, accessible by water only, con- structed from spoil of the current harbor improvement dredging in Clearwater Harbor south o~ tile Memorial Causeway and between Little Pass and the mainland. It was pointed out the spoil areas being used now would be used again in the future in cleaning the channel. Commissioner Srrdth moved that we receive this request from the Outboard group and worle in close conjunction with them on anything that might be in their demand from that area but inasmuch as we at the present time are trying to clear up certain legalities with the Federal Government spoil area and the State and private citizens this matter would have to be considered in the near future. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager read a letter from Mr. Milton E. Tucker o~ J. J. Tucker, Ltd., asking return of $1~000 earnest money paid as deposit on the east one-half o~ Lot 19, Clear- water Industrial Park. The Manager explained a real estate commission has been paid ~rom this amount. Commissioner Insco moved the request be regretfully denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding the o~fer of the JayCees to contribute $900.00 for playground equipment, the Manage~ stated the Parks and Recreation Board approved installing the equipment at Crest Lake Parle and will mal{e suggestions later as to type of equipment and the location. Commissioner Insco moved that the o~fer of playground equipment for Crest Lake Park be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ~nager reported according to an agreement with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad dated Novenber 7, 1960, it will be necessary for the City to pay for automatic warning signals at the crossing on Jones Street at an approximate cost of $10,000. Commissioner Smith moved to live up to the original agreement and authorize the proper authorities to proceed. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Leonard Merrell commented it would help the traffic situation on Memorial Causeway if the times o~ opening the drawbridge could be cut down by boats going under the higher span on the new west bridge; however, first the center span of the old west bridge wou2d have to be removed. He stated he had been in~ormed that this could not be done until City utility lines were removed from the old bridge. The Mayor stated the Commission is working with the State Road Department on the problem. Mr. C2a~ence Bolin representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield presented a prepared statement ~elative to hospitalization insurance ~or employees. Commissioner Insco moved to accept this statement for study and have it on the agenda for the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Cornmiss~oner Insco moved to recess until 8:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 5:15 P.M. The meeting was re-convened at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor WeatherlY3 Commissioners Insco, Fie1ds, Smith and Walters present. The Manager reported the Calvary Baptist Church was planning an addition to its educationa~ building on the west and was requesting an easement from the City to run down the h~ll in back of the church to tie into the sewer line there. He stated this had been app~oved by the City Engineer. Commissioner Smith moved it be approved, the proper o~ficials be authorized to sign it and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the easement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. It was ~eported by the Manager that the Clearwater Power Squadron and the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary had requested a renewal of their lease ~or a room on the second ~loor o~ the Marina Building which had expired on January 10, 1961. He explained the ~ormer lease was for $1.00 per year. Commissioner Insco moved the request for a three year renewal of lease for the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Clearwater Power Squadron be granted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute same on the same terms as previously. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The plat o~ Eighth Addition to Highland Pines was presented for approval. The Manager explained the contracts in accordance with Ordinances #632 and #750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. Frank Hancock, but the developer had previously deeded a sixty foot r~ght of way for Saturn Avenue, plus a ~ifteen ~oot strip across one of the proposed lots for a sewer easement. The Attorney recommended the City deed this property back to the developer in exchange for the right of way dedication and sewer easement being shomn on the plat. Commissioner Insco moved the proper City of~icials be authorized to execute a deed to that portion o~ Saturn Avenue which is included in the proposed Eighth Add~t~on to Highland Pines Subdivision and also the easement between Lots 11 and 12, Block 37~ Highland Pines Eighth Addition, simultaneously with the dedication of them as streets and easement in their plat known as Eighth Addition to Eighland Pines Sub- division. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager subrrdtted a map of the proposed location ~or a new water tank in a portion of the parking lot at Belmont playground. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the site as subrrdtted for the water tank for south Clearwater on the west side of the parking lot or Tract A, Jones Replat. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unan~mously. .... f,..".."..~.,., [i. ,". ;..:,. :')~:~+'1,:;~;:t.~:..' r ;. ':':".':>;;:',;' t 'J"f..-:',. . r ::~"::~V"i':;; {~::".:.';.!,y.' \ I,t{~{~~~,i\~~~t .;,"(", ,~:~.~~~...~/ .~': ~ r.,:'.."; ~'~J:(..I ,. '.~'~.!\~.~~~:~~~~'t':~'~~~.~:~'::A"~:0~~'~~~?I:'~:' .~;.~-ttl~.t'll",,,..t~...W~.r; ',!,,,;:')f,"\" '." '."''-'~ ,'".. ; r,.,', ,..... '....' "',\'" ',. ',.";' ~, ." '~:!~:'\?:~~I;;1;~.:.~~'~~;..._t","'~""""""'""'""."""""';""""'"'''''''''_''' .",' " . '"."'.,J',," '....,'..' ,;, .T ", ' :Yo ....,.._ ,~t4l..__,,,,,,, _ _. _. _ _ " .. ,," :01 ~ : u:..f.~~;.r.i'.::,,".' ":"o.I..',r..;,:-I,:' '.:l-..':o....:..:~.;i...:.....:.,.,T.,:i., , . ,::. .~~:;(. ",-:.,:: :,n"'. Ir,;, , r :,:~/ .:~.:. 'I;: ,;.' ';'; , .3 t ~ " ';:d. ,'/,::'::ir.~.;.,:~i}&~~~i:i.~.~r-~i:~~g;:W1:~;bJ~~~ii1fi~jj ~; ;'~{\;;;:"'.<!:' ;....:~.:....~,,;..~,~.":'i::::.'..l :.~,.:. :.!.;."~~ ".\. ';,:.,:_-" .:: - 4 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 The condition of the City pier in front of the Municipal Auditorium was discussed. The Manager reported part of the pier had been closed but the part used by the "Sea Fever" was still open. The Engineer said he had formerly recommended a 100 foot con- crete pier be constructed rrom Smith's Finger north to replace the old pier. By con- sent, the Engineer was instructed to report to the Manager on the present condition of the pier. The Manager presented change order #1 to add $900.35 to the Bailey Builders, Inc., contract for the Library Addition on Osceola Avenue to cover new proposals on gas air conditioning equipment - $586.85; an addition of a vestibule to door on back of main floor as per Fire Inspector's requirements - $250.00; additional pipe to electrical panel required by Electrical Inspector, increase in size of gas pipe line - $63.50. The Manager suggested the Architect~ the Fire Inspector and the Electrical Inspector would have to answer questions as to the necessity for these changes. Commissioner Insco moved that the parties concerned be contacted now and be Drought down to the City Hall ir possible so that we can finish this item tonight. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Later in the meeting, Mr. Joseph Coggan, Architect, Fire Inspector Arzie Wolfe and Electrical Inspector P. R. Schamerhorn answered questions of the Commission about the proposed change order #1 on the Library Addition. Commissioner Insco moved to approve change order #1 and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-7 was read vacating the north 56 reet of Vine street as shown in Revised Map of Jurgen's Addition to Clearwater, on the request of Annie P. Hamilton, owner of Lot 2~ Block A~ and Lot 1, Block B. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #61-7 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Cornmdssioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution #01-8 was presented dedicating a portion of acreage in the swi or Section 23-29-15 to Belleair Road right or way as obtained in a deed from Community Reformed Church. Comrrdssioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #61-8 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-9 was presented dedicating a portion of acreage in the swi or Section 14-29-15 as right of way for Jasmine Way as obtained by deed from Mr. Milner Cummings. Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #61-9 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-10 was presented dedicating a portion of acreage in the swk of Section 14-29-15 as Jeffords Street right or way as obtained by deed from Mr. Milner Cumrrdngs. Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #61-10 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested Item 26, IIAgreement Extending Lease - Shell Oil Co.1I be dererred on request of the attorney for the Shell Oil Company. Regarding the agreement with Mr. A. Waller Smith concerning Pierce Street extension, the Attorney explained in accordance with Resolutions #60-59 and 1160-107 the City and Mr. Smith had re-conveyed certain lands in Section 16-29-15 back to the I. I. Board and the I. I. Board had deeded both portions back to the City removing ~/~ the restrictions. He requested approval of a deed to Mr. Smith from the City for his portion. The Manager explained the City had secured a note from Mr. Smith for approximately $27,000 to be paid in cash or by credit on certain dredging work on Drew Street extension. Commissioner Smith moved the request be granted and the proper ofricials be authorized to execute the deed. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported the City wished to acquire Lot 14, Pennsylvania Subdivision, in order to continue Metto Street and connect with an alley which is platted. He ex- plained the owner, Rupert Hill, has accepted an offer of $875.00 for this lot and signed a purchase contract. Commissioner Smith moved the proper officials be author- ized to negotiate this purchase providing title is in order in accordance with the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Attorney recommended accepting a proposed settlement of $1,509.10 to Mrs. Cathlyn Forbes plus $150.00 for her attorney, Mr. Lloyd Phillips, for Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard right or way at the northeast corner or Gulr-to-Bay and Highland Avenue. Commissioner Insco moved it be paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #61-11 was presented requiring twelve property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #61-11 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. V,_'"-_ _. . ~.' .,:".':.', ,.l. ...'T~~:~'f:~':.;;':"~'Wi"'::;::::::~:~:-:",::i:~~i!:::::::~::'r~2~!t;~~;:';!~~j ~..w ,~! ~'!, {.\. ,""'b..' \1,.... "r'~.f:.... '1'~' ~;t-::,. :...'".}' "r..) ;,,,~..:.~~t,I<'~e\.'_ "~.( ".. ~.,''''t....')'t~\tf' !rA.c.;l:~~;l~~~li....I"'J\lt.o~,\~,.'l'....I.- 'M"~"'tt.~tf~';:"-:i;.f~t ....;:~j!,~".!\.,1~.~ ~.lrP~'ill..",.,l,v.,~.~~t~I,o.t"'W"ll",:)fs;.;.~\.. ~l!.:.io:ti.:.'\1j.~~...~~~:.J~~: ,t<:ll':;"!;~~':~~~~~~..illo-ii...:.:.;...lt..~:i:.-".~",~4:~A~'~li" .., '~P\'lh ,..~,,~_iat...." '1>\ .1 ..~.. _w'oJ.: . 1J. /' s- \,/ !P - 5 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 Comrniss~oner Insco commented he thought the old lamp posts on Cleveland Street should either be removed or have the tops removed or trimmed of~. Conuniss~oner Insco suggested the Mayor contact members of' the beauti~ica'l;ion committees of' the Chamber of' Commerce, Merchants Association, Clearwater Beach Asso- ciation, Clearwater Garden Club and representatives of' the City Parks D~v~sion to discuss formulating a program of beautifying the entrances to the City along Gulf- to-Bay, on Cleveland and on Mandalay at no expense to the City. In answer to an inquiry f'rom Commissioner Smith, the Manager stated the priority list for street resurfacing was being brought up to date and the list would be pre- sented for the Commission to set up a new priority list. He sa~d Court Street rrom Fort Harrison to Missouri at an estimated cost of' $20~830 with City ~orces doing the work would be at the top of the list. Commissioner Insco moved to proceed with the paving of Court Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan- imously. Commiss~oner Smith inquired about improving Lakeview Road ~rom Myrtle to Greenwood and was informed that was a County road. He suggested approach~ng the County Commdssion on the subject. Mayor Weatherly suggested replacing or refurbishing the street markers so they could be read easily from an automobile and also placing the block numbers on them. The Mayor stated after inspection by air the dredging work in L~ttle Pass does not look as if it is entirely completed. Commissioner Insco suggested the U. S. Army Engineers be contacted to see if a final inspection was to be made. It was suggested by the Mayor that perhaps the stop signs on Druid Road at ~rtle Avenue should be moved closer to Myrtle. The matter was referred to the Traffic Divis~on for study. The Commdssion now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of' the Pension Fund, heard letters read recommending that Georgia Bowman, Clerk I, Munic~pal Court; Raymond R. Eader, Jr., Serviceman II, utilities Department; James R. Lewis, Equipment Operator, Parks & Recreation Department; M. D. McGee, Serv~ce~n I, Water Division, utilities Department; Richard A. McKenna~ Patrolman, Police Department; Carol Sweeney, Library Assistant I, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Comndssioner Insco moved the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter was read from the Advisory Committee recommending that Charles W. Scott, Plant Attendant, Sewage Treatment Division, be admitted to the Pension Plan. A letter was attached from Charles W. Scott waiving any claim of disabi1~ty benerits from a former back injury. Commissioner Insco moved the employee be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Attest: C ~:~. . . ',~. "....'.~I.HJ<''''~'''f"-,.I~. !1~r..~' 'I '"'.1 ~,+.l"'17;l;"~J~'r1 \';\;~"~"""".I'''~' y-r?<~(~..'W~f .\', , . .>.' .'~ .' . ~ - - ,; ,: ..'~r;, ' . "f; '~?'_rf ~~~~ ' ' . r/:' ~~~~~1t~~~~\~~f~tt.,:~~~,.~,\~~, '?;!!:~~ \'~~~~'1"1\~~~~)';t"'":., ;, '..' '.~'. ~l.:.".i~_~\~~~~~~'~~wJ:~~~~~;~~r~':';'i;i.'~~/~~~'~~~!lt~;~~~~A\'Oi~r~~.~~~~;t~';a~'~.\~' CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 61 1961 1:30 P,M. Citation - Mr. Orville W. Cassady Commendation - Commander Wallace, USCGA Reports from City Manager Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports from City Manager Reports from City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Bidsl Re-roofing Colored Recreation Center Bidsl Dry Cleaning Bidsl Bra~s Fittings Bidsl Banquet Tables Bidsl Recons~deration - Tennis Clubhouse Letters Requesting Action on Park Inn Property Hickey-Enwright Letter Request from Clearwater Outboard Club Letter from ~lton E. Tucker - re Industrial Park Lot Reconsideration of Ofrer for Playground Equipment - JC's Warning Signals - Jones street Crossing - Authorization to Proceed Easement for Sanitary Sewer Connection Request - Calvary Baptist Church Coast Guard Auxiliary Lease Renewal Traffic Pattern -'Mandalay Approval of Plat - 8th Addn.IHighland P~nes Water Tank Sites Other Engineering Matters Verbal Reports and Other pending Matters 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. Reports from City Attorney 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Assessment Resolution: Jones St.; Turner St. Resolution - Vacation of N 56' of Vine St. Resolution - Dedication Portion of Belleair Road R/W Resolution - Dedication of Portion or Jas- mine Way R/W Resolution - Dedication of Portion or Jef- fords Street R/W Ord. #890 - Intent to Annex E 200' or W 1180' of swt or NEt of Sec. 17, T 29S,R16E (Trailer Park)- 2nd Reading Agreement Extending Lease - Shell Oil Co. Deed from Cit~ to A. Waller Smith (Foot of Pierce Street) Purchase or Lot 141 Penna. Subd. Gulf-to-Bay R/W Lot Mowing Resolution 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. January 251 1961 Honorable City Commission Clearwaterl Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees. Pension FundI you are hereby notified that Georgia Bowmanl Clerk II Municipal Court I has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on May 121 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date July 81 1920) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kanel Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton Isl Helen Peters ~ . .:.: ;;,>::..~",'.:..,~ '~"':"''''''''H~'''''\~A,\-t~.....~~~c~~",\W'~.:~,;.:,L'~'\'''''~'''''~~~r-rTr~~~~~~,~.~:,~,;:!,::" . , .. .~. 'jl", .~ '. .' . <!:.....<t1.. 'J'" f.-'~ )<* ~..!..,~,)) . .. \.,.. : ,;;..., . ',1'" .,' '. .' ,ill" ",' . ,~~.'~~~ ~~~t~~)~} ~,:t~'{:::/~~'W(;"I~~~Ir.~'~"'~~~li'<'ii.~'~ltrt.J;~~~!&~!Y\f.~~',,:,'t!.~l;;,,,"!;,;~<,):.,, .' ~~~~2f)ii~~;i~~~(Qitt~~~~,~;",.~z.~t~~i.:L:~;;~;~:,~";f.~~2~,::2;:~2~',Jj3?~'Ltj:f}jg:JgL::',; '~~L;,i~,..:.:,~i,.~L::,;ji~" . 7~'g - 3 .. CITY COMMISSION ~ETING February 6, 1961 January 31, 1961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trastees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund~ you are hereby notified that Richard A. McKenna, a Patrolman, Police Dept., has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on July 23~ 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date December 20, 1929) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It ~B hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o~ The Employees' Pension Fund ;/55/; Paul Kane, Chairman Edwin Blanton Isl Helen Peters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \ January 30, 1961 Honorable City CommiSSion Clearwater, Flor~da Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Carol Sweeney, Library Asst. I, Library, has been duly examined by a local physician and deSignated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on JUly 2, 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Dec. 24, 1922) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours~ Advisory Conmittee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters November 9, 1960 Honorable City Commission Clearwater~ Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund~ you are hereby notified that Charles W. Scott, Plant Attendant, Sewage Treatment Dept., has been duly examined by a local phys~cian and designated by him as a "First Classll risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on May 9~ 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Sept. 26~ 1925) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o~ The Employees' Pension Fund ~ssll. Paul Kane~ Chairman I. Edwin Blanton Is/ Helen Peters I> . . i' [�-s r. CITY COMM2SSION MEE'�'ING �'ebruary 6, 1g61 The Clty Commisaion of the Clty oi' Clearwater met in regular session at the City $a11, Monday, Februar;� 6, 1g61, at 1:30 P,M, with the following members present: Robert L. Weatherly Niayor-Corr�rnissioner C1evn�and Insco, Jr. Commissioner Herbert R. Fields Comm3:ssioner Amos G, Smith Commissioner K�nneth Walters r.�mm, �Q;,,,,or Also present were: James R. Stewart City Manager Herbert M. Brown City Attorney � S. Licitton City Engineer W. Booth Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reve�end C. C. Ainswor+h, Advent Christian Church, Clearwater. The Mayor read a letter of commendation addressed to G. Robert Wallace, Commander, Clearwater Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, in appreciation of the work of asszs�ino veasels in distress in the Clearwater area. Cammander Wallace accepted tne lettPr on behalf of tlze ClearWater Flotilla. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid o� $768.00 from Nal1 Lumber Company, Clearwa,tery for materials to re-roof the Colored Y. W. C. A. building. He explained there was no appropriation in the budget and recommended �ransierring the amoun`t from City Ha11 maintEnance and improvements. Conunissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the Assistant Purchasing Agent and the Building Maintenance Superintendent that the low bid of �768.00 submittec3 by Nall Lumber Company be accep-ced; that the appropriate officials of the Citg be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid; and to approve transfer of funds from City Hall appropriati�n code A8300,53A and B3500.53A1. Motion was seconded by Commis.ioner Walters and carried unanimously. Comm:;.ssioner Ir_sco req_uested the City Manager ta report on what organizations are using the building and what activitiee are being scheduled there. Comrriissioner Znsco moved the minutes of the regular meeting of January i6th and the special meeting of January 23rd be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summatioiz by �he Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was sec�r�ded by Commissioner Fields and carried ur�animously. It was recommended by the City Manager that the ],oW bid of Park Cleaners, Clearwater, under Item B(pick-up and delivezy by City) be accepted for dry cleanizzg and alterations of Police and Fire Department uniforms. Commissioner Smith movea it beinF a joint re- commendation of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, that the contraet for dry cleaning be awarded to Park Cleaners as set forth in Item B in the specifications zor the various items, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute that contract which shall be in accordance with tr.e plans and specifications and the bid. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Insso and carried un- animously. The Manager recommended accepting the iow bid of $1,g69.35 f'rom Ellis 8c Ford Supply Company for 500 j�4", 200 J_z" and 50 2" corporation stops for the Water D�vision, Utili- 1:ies Department, Commissioner Walters moved upon the joint recommendation of the Jtili- ties Manager, Water Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent; that the lowest bid of �1,969.35 submitted by Ellis tic Ford Supply Company, Dunedin, be accepted which is the lowest and best responsibl2 bid, and the appropria�e officials of the City be authorized to exEcute said contract which shall be in accordance tvith the plans and specifications and bid, Motion was seconded by Comrru.ssioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of $550.08 f'rom Consolidated Hote1 Equipment, Clearwater, be accepted for 24 folding banquet tables for Parlcs and Recreation Department, Municipal Auditorium, Commi.ssioner Fields moved upon the joint recommei�dation of the Parks and Pecreation Director, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the ].owest bid of �550.08 submitted by Consolidatied Hotel Equip- m�nt be �,ccepted which is the l�west and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate offic3als of the City be author:ized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with tre plans and specifications and bid. Motion tivas Seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried uizanimously. Regarding the bids to construct a clubhouse near the tennis courts at the Municipal Auditorium, the Manag2r stated that the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended the clubhouse be located as near as possible to the east fence (of the tennis courts), that the alley from Cleveland Street be closed, that the foundation could be re-designed and suggested other changes in the plans. It �cvas reported the Clearwater Tennis Club had approved these Suggestions, The Engineer presented a proposed plot plan and stated the �11ey is not a dedicated one but there is a sanitary sewer 13ne and storm sewer line there serving the Nunicipal AuditoriLun. Commissioner Smith moved i;o honor the Recre- ation Board�s recommendation_, Motion was seconded by Comm3.�sioiier Fields and carried unanimously. i �G� - 2 - CITY COMNxISSION MEEI'ING February 6, 1�61 Commissioner Smith moved to reject all previous bids on the tennis clubhouse and rec�uest new bids on the new location. Motion tivas seconded by Comm3ssioner Walters and carried unani,mously. A letter tivas read from Mr, Ben I�rentzman askin� on behalf of' the Clearwater Beach Association, Inc., Memorial Civic Center Association, Inc., and Carlouel Garden and Improvement Association that the Commission take action to incLcate �he intent�.on not- to renew or extend the existing lease on the Park Inn prop�rty or thereafter to lease said property for commercial purposes. A letter from Iti7r, William LVightman, r�present- ing Mr. Waldimir Baskovich, asked that his present lease be extended f'or one year to give time to negotiate with the City or other parties for land ori which to bui�d a new restaurant. Mr, Wightman stated his client intended to further negotiate with the City re using the land now occupied by the miniature golf course. The Reverend Carl Houston as President of the Upper Pinellas Ministerial Association objected to the City leasing this or any otiher City-owned property for an establisl�unent selling alcoholic bsverages, Commissioner F'ields moved that the property not be leased for commercial use at this tim� and that the present lease be extended to October 15th and if Mr. Baskovich shovrs in good faith he has a sit� available at that time, that the lease be extended to June 15, �g62, on a month to month basis, Motion was second- ed by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. Robert J. MeDermott was read offering on behali' of Edward F. Hickey and David K. Endwright to dismiss pending litigation by joint motion for dis- rrLssal and that the contract entered into on December 22, 1958� be cancelled if the City would extend to his clients the privilege of renting beach equipment or. south Clearwat;er Beach (T,ots 1-�F3, incl., Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivisionl authorizing operation to commence on or beforu, Ma,y 15, 1961, witlz the buildYng on W. D. Owens property to be used for public reatro�m facilities and storage purposes; that they will supply lifeguards on the property, keep the beach clean by supplementing work of City crews and pay the City $o o_f gross sales up to �50,000 a year, 10a over �50,000 tio �100,000 a year. Mr. McD�;rmott emphasizEd that there would be no retail sales. Mr. Don Mangus objeczed. Commissioner Insco moved to accept this request for study and report back at the next Commission meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda and take up Item 20, "Assessment Resolution: Jones Street and Turner Street". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. A petition was read signed by fifteen persons residing on West Turner Street objecting to the proposed assessment for wider_ing since the street was widened over their protests, was built with State Road Departmenti funds, has never been finished, and has flood conditions after every rain. Mrs. C. T. Heaton, 2152 W. Turner, spoke for the petitior_ers, Commissioner Insco suggested contacting the State Road Board to see what could be done about the situation and also the unsightly and hazardous condition wtzere people have to walk in the street to get arourid the damaged Polk Hardware building at Fort Harrison and Jones Street, Commissioner Insco moved the assessments for T�rner Street and Jones Street be tabled for study and in the meantime beiore the next Commission meet�ng we go down there as the Commission with the City Manager and the City Engineer and see what are the conditions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. On request of Mr. James Novotny, Comtriissioner Smith moved to deviate f�om the agenda to take up Item 14, "Traffic Pattern - Mandalay". Motion was seconded by c;ommissioner Insco and carried unanirnously. Mr. James Novotny asYed that Item 14, "Traffic Pattern - Mandalay", be deferred to the next meeting so that more of the Clearwater Beach residents could be present to hear the exp3anation of the plan. Commissioner Insco moved Item 14 be t'�eferred to the next regular meeting, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Co�runissioner Fields moved to take up Item 25, "Ord. �$90 - Intent to Annex E 200� o� W 1180� of SVJ4 of NEu oi Sec. 17, T 295, R16E (Trailer Park) - 2nd Reading". Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner DJalters and carriad unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #890, Intention to Annex Acreage in 17-2g-1.6, be read on its second reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission, 1v[o�ion was seconded by Commissioner rields and carried unanimousl.y. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #8g0 be passed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Gommissioner Smith moved Ordinance �$�0 be read and conaidered on its third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the Com�- mission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was'read in full. Commissior,er Smith moved Ordinance �890 be passed on its third and final reading and a,dopted and the proper of'ficials b� authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comm:issioner Fields and c;arried unanimou�ly. -3- CITY COMMISSIOId MEETING February 6, 1961 A letter and petition was read from the Clearwater Outboarc3 Cruise C1ub asking the City to establ3sh an island park for boaters, accessible by water on1y, con- structed from spoil of the current harbor improvement dredging in Clearwater Harbor south of tlze Memorial Causeway and between Little Pass and the mainland. It was po3nted out the spoil areas being used now would be used again in the future in cleaning the channel Commissioner Smith moved that we receive this request from �he Outboard group and work in close conjunction with them on �.nything that might be in their demand from that area but ina�much as we at the present �ime are trying to cl�ar up certain legalitiss with the Federal Government spoil area and the State and private citizens this matter would have to be considered in the near future. Motion T,vas seconded by Cammissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager read a letter from Mr. Milton E. Tucker of J, J. Tucker, Ltd., asking return of :�1,000 earnest money paid as deposit on the east one-half of Zot lS, Clear- water Industrial Park, The Manager explained a real estate commission has been p�.id from this amr�unt. Commissioner Insco mcved the request be regretfully denied. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding the offer of the JayCees to contribute $900.00 £or playground equipment, �he Manager stated the Parks and P.ecreation Board approved installing the equipment at Crest Lake Park and wzll make suggestior�s later as to type of equipment and the locatlon. Commissiorier Insco moved that the offer of playground equipment for Crest Lake Park be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissior_er Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager reported according to an agreement with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad dated November 7, 1960, it will be necessary for the City to pay for automat?c warning signalls at the crossing on Jones Street at an approximate cost of �10,000. Commissioner Smith moved �Eo live up to the original agreement and au�horize the proper authorities to proceed. Motion i�as seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Leonard Merrell commented it would help the traffic situation on Memorial Causeway if the times of opening the drawbridge could be cut down by boats going under the hlgher span on the new west bridge; however, first the center span of the old west bridge would have to be removed. He stated he hdd been informed that this could not be done until City utility lines were rem�ved from the old bridge. The Mayor stated the Commission is working with the S�ate Road Department on the problem, Mr. Clarence Bolin representing Blue Cross and Blue �hield presented a prepared �tatemen�t relative to hospitalization insuranee for employees. Commissioner Insco moved to accept this statement for study and have it on the agenda for the next meeting. Motion was seconded by �ommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to recess until 8:00 P,M. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimousl;�. The meezing was recessed at 5c15 P,M, The meeting was re-conuened at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Yieatherly, Commissioners Insco, Fields, Smith and t�falters present. The Manager reported the Calvary Baptist Church was planning an addition to its educational builciing on the west and was requesting an e�sement from zhe City to run. down the hill in back oi the church to tie into the sewer line there. He statedtizis had been approved by the City Engineer. Commissioner Smith moved i� be approved, the proper officials be authorized to sign it and �the Gity Attorney be direeted to prepare the easement. Motion was seconded by Corcunissioner Insco and carried unani- mousl�. It was reported by the Manager that the Clearwater Power Squadron and the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary had requested a renewal of their lease for a room on the second f1o�r of the Marina Building wlzich had expired on January 10, 1961. He explained the former lease was for $1.00 per ye�r. Commissioner Insco moved the request for a three year renewal oi lease for the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Clearwater Power Squadron be granted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute same on the same terms as previously. Motion was secondec� by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The pla� of Eigllth �lddition to Higlzland Pines was presented for approval. The Manager explained the contracts in accordance with Ordinances �632 and #750 had been signed by the developer, Mr. Fr2,nic Hancock', but the developer had pr�viously deeded a sixty foot right of way for Saturn Avenue, plu4 a fifteen foot strip across one of the proposed lotS for a sewer easement. The Attorney recommended the City deed this property back to the developer in exchange for the r.ight of way dedication and sewer easement being shown on the plat. Commissioner Insco moved the proper City officials be authorized to execute a deed �o that portion oP Saturn Avenue which is included in the proposed �ighth Addition to Tiighland Pines Subdivision and also the easement betweer. Lots 11 and 12, Blocic 37, Hi�hland Pines Eightl� Addition, simultaneously with the dedication of them as streets and easement in their pl,at known as Eighth Addition to Highland Pines Sub- division. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried uilanimously, The Manager submittzd a map of the proposed location for a new water tank in a portion of the parking lot at $elmont �lay�round, Conunissioner Insco moved to approve the site as subm9.tted for the water tank for south Clearwater on the west side of the parking lot or Tract A, Jones R�p1at. Mot�on was seconded by Commissioner F'ields and carried unanimously. � ■ "�� _�._ CITY COMI�'LLSSION MEETING February 6, 1g61 The condition of the City pier ii1 i'ront of the Municipal Auditorium was discusaed. The Manager reported part of the pier had been closed but the part used by the "Sea Fever" was sti11 open. The Engineer said he had foxmerly recommended a, 100 foct con- crete pier be construc�ted from Smith�s Fingsr north to replace the old p3er. By con- sent, the Engineer was instructed to report to the Manager on the present cond3tion of the pier. The Manage� presented change order �l to add �900.35 to the Bailey Builders, Inc., contract for the I;iUrary Additior_ on Oscaola Avenue to cover new proposals on gas air conditionin� equipment -$586,85; an addition of a vestibule to door on back of main floor as per Fire Inspector�s requirements -$25G,00; additional pipe to electrical panei sequired by E7.eetrical Inspector, increase in size of gas pipe line -�63.50. The Manager suggested the Architect, the Fire Inspector and bhe Electrical Inspector would have to answer ques�ions as to the necessity for the�e changes. Commissioner Insco moved tha� the parties concerned be contacted now ar_d be orought d��wn to the City Hall if possible so that we can finish this item tonight. Mot3.on was seconded by �ommissioner t�lalters and carried unanimously. Later in the meetirig, Mr, Joseph Coggan, Architect, Fire Inspector Arzie Wolfe and Electrical Inspector p. R. Schamerhorn answered questi�ns of the Commission about the propose� change order #1 on the Library Addition. Commissior�ez� Insco moved to approve change order #1 ar�d that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution �'S1-7 was read vacating �he north 56 feet of Vine utreet as shown in Revised Map of Jurgen�s Addition to Clearwater, on the request of Annie P. Ha,-nilton, owner of Lat 2, Block A, and Lot l, Block B. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #61-7 be passed and adopted and the prr�per ofFicials be authorized to execute 3.t. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Hesolution �61-8 was presented dedicating a portion of acreage in the SW,�-� of Section 23-29-15 to Belleair Road right of way as obtaineci in a deed from Community Reformed Church. Ccmmissioner Inseo moved to approve Resolution �,61-8 and the proper ofi'icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comtnissiorier Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #61-9 was presented ciedicating a portion of acreage in the SW4 of Section 14-29-15 as right of way for Jasmine Way as obtained by deed from Mr. Milner Cummings, Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #61-9 and the proper officials be authorized te execute it. Motion was seconded 'py Commissioner F3elds and carried unanimously. Resolution �61-10 was pz:esented dedicating a portion of acreage in tlle SG1; of Section l�l--2g-15 as Jeffords Street right of way as obtained by dEed from Mr. Milner Cummings, Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution �}61-10 arcc3 the proper off'icials be authorized to execute i.t. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Th� City Attorney requested Item 26, ''Agreement Fxtending Lease - Shell Oil Co." be deferred or. request o� the attorney for the Shell Oil Company. Regarding the agreement with Mr. A. k'aller Smith concerning Pierce Street extension, the Attorney explained in accordance with Resolutions #60-5g and #60-107 the City and Mr. Sm3.th had re-conveyed certain iands in Section 16-29-15 back to the I. I. Board and �Ehe I. I. Board had deeded both portions back to the City removing � the restrictions. He requested approval of a deed to Mr. Smith from the City ior his portion. The Manage.r explained the City had secured a note from Mr, Smith for approximately $27,000 to be paid in cash or by credit on certain dredging work on Drew Street extensi�n, Commissioner Smith moved the request be granted and the proper officials be authorized to execute the deed. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney xeported the City wished to acquire Lot 14, Pennsylvania Subdivisian, in order to continue Metto Street and eonnect with an alley which is platted. He ex- plained the own2r, Rupert Hi11, Yias accepted an offer of $875.Q0 for this lot and signed a purchase contract. Conunissioner Smith moved the �roper officials be author- ized �o negotiate this purchase providing title is in order in accordance with bhe contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried ui�animously. The Attorn.ey recommended accep�ing a proposed settlement of �1,509,10 t� Mrs, Cathly-n Forbes plus $i5o,00 for her attorney, Mr, Lloyd Philiips, for Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard right of way at the northeast corner oi Gulf-to-Bay and H�ghland Avenue. Commissioner Insco moved it be paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolvtion �61-11 was presented requiring twelve property owners to c7.ean their lots oi' weects antl undergrowth: Commiss3.oner Znaco moved to approve Resolution ��61-11 and the proper officials be authorized to execuie �.t. Mation was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. -5- CITY COMMISSION MEER'ING February 6, 1g61 Commissi�ner In�co commented he thought the old lamp posts on Cleve].and Street should ei�her be removed or have the �ops removed or trimmed off. Commissioner T�sco suggested the Mayor contact members �f the beautificatior_ commitbees of the (;hamber of Commerce, Merchants Association, Clearwater Beach �:sso- ciation, Clearwater Garden Club and representatives of the City Parks Division to discuss formulating a program of beautifying the entrances to the City along Gulf- to-Bay, on Cleveland and on Mandalay at no expense to the City. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Sm3th, the Manager stated the priority list for atreet resurfacing was being br�ught up to date ar_d Lhe list would be pre- sented for the Comma.ssion i;o set up a new priority list. FIe said �ourt Street £rom Fort Harrison to Missouri at an estimated cost of $20,830 ?aith City foraes doing `the work would be at the top of the 1ist. Commissioner I:zsco movzd to proceed with the paving of Cour� Street. Motion waa secon�ed by Comr,iissioner Smith and carried unan- imously. Commissioner Smith inquired auout improving Lakeview Road from Myr�le to Greenvaood and was informed that was a County road, He suggested approaching the County Comrriissian on the subjact. Mayor Weatherly suggested replaca.ng or refurbishing tlae street markers so they could be read easily from an automobile and. also placing the black numbers on �hem. The Mayor stated after inspection by air the dredging work in Little Pass does not look as if it is entirely completed. Commi.ssioner Insco suggested �he U. S. Ar•my Engineers be contacted to see if a final inspection was to be made. It was sugg�sted by the Mayor that perhaps t;he stap signs on �7ruid Road at Myrzle Avenue should be moved closer to Myrtle. The matter t�ras referred to the Traffi� Div=sion for study. The Comnu.s;�ian now adjourned aa the City Comm3.ssion and actiing as Trustees oY` the Pension Fund, heard letter� xead recommending tha� Georgia Eowman, Clerk I, Municipal Court; Raymond it. Eader, Jr,, Serviceman II, Utilities Depar•tment; James R. Levais, Equipment Operator, Parks 8c Recreation Department; M. D. McGee, Serviceman I, Water Division, Utilities Department; Richard A. McKenna, Patrolman, Police Departmer.t; Caro3. Sweeney, Library Assistant I, be admi�ted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Insco mcved the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter tivas read from the 4dvisory Comrn.ittee recommending that Charles i�t. Scott, Plant Attendan�, Sewage Treatment Division, be admitted to tha Pension Plan. A letter was attached from Charle:s W. Scott waiving any claim of disability benefits from a former back injury. Comtnissioner Tnsco moved the emplo.yee be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, There being no further business, the meeting �vas adj�urnzd at 10:05 P,M. Attest: �,` � Cit er s � L "� � yor-Co ssior�er ■ � CITY COMMISSION MEETING February o, 1961 AGENDA Ci�ation - Mr. Orville W. Cassady CITY COMMISSION MEETING Commendation - Commander WalJ.ace, USCGA February 6, 1g61 1:3� F,M. Reports f'rom C3ty Manager l. Bids, Re-roofing Colored Recreation Center Invocation 2. Bids, Dry Cleaning Introductions 3. Bids, Brass Fit�ings Minutes of Precedin� Meetirigs 4. Bids, Banquet Tables Public Hearings 5• Bids, Reconsideratlon - Tennis Clubhouse Reports from City Manager 6. Letters Requesting A.ction on Park Inn Reports from City AttorneSr Property Cizizens �to be Heard 7. Hickey-EnWright Letter Other Commission Action 8. Request from Clearwater Outboard Club Adjournment 9. Letter from NLi.lton E. Tucker - re Indnstrial Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Park Lot 10. Recotisideration of Offer for P�ayground Equipment - JC's 11. Warning Signals - Jones Street Cross3.ng - Authorization to Proceed 12. Easement for Sanitary Sewer Connection Request - Calvary Baptist Church 13. Coast Guard Auxiliary Lease Renewal 14. Traffic Pattern - Mandalay 16, Approval of Plat - 8th Addn.,Highland Pines 17. Water Tank Sites 18. Other Engineering Matters 19. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney 20. Assessment Resolution; Jories St.; Turner St. 21. Resolution - Vacation of N 56� �f Vine St. 22, Resolution - Dedication Portion of Belleair Road R/W 23. Resolution - Dedication of Portion of Jas- mine Wa3 R�W 24. Resolution - Dedication of Portioil of Jef- fords Street R/W 25. �rd. �f$90 - Intent to Annex E 200' of W 1180' of SW,�-� of NE,�-� of Sec . 17, T 295, R16E (Trailer Parx)- 2nd Reading 26. Agreement Extending Lease - Shell Oil Co. 27. Deed from CitS* to A. Wa11er Smith (Foot of Pierce Street) 28. Purchase of Lot l�, Penna. Subd. 29. Gulf-to�Bay R�W 30. Lot Mov�.n� Resolution January 25, 1961 Honorable City �ammission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen; As Trustees of the G�ty of Clearwater Empl�,yeea� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Georgia Bowman, Clerk I, Municipa7. Court, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on May 12, 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date July 8, 1q20) and meets the requirements of our Civil. Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Commi�tee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employeest pension Fund �s/ Paul Kane, Chairman �sf Edwin Blanton �s� Helen Peters - 2 - CITY COMMISS2ON MEETING February 6, 1g61 . ,_. ...� �..,. _ rr � � � � _ �U � ,� �� 7 January l�, 1g61 Honorable City Corrunission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen; As Trustees of the City of Glearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Raymo�ld R. Eader, Jr., Servicsman II, Utilities Dept., has been duly examined by a local pY�ys3cian and deaignated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Ap.r.il 9, 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date July 8, 1926) and me�ts the reqkirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accegted into membership. Very truly yoursy Advisory Committee of The Employees� P�nsion Fund �s, Paul Kane, Chairma,n �s� E'dwin Blanton �s� Helen Peters �'anuary 25, 1961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trizstees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fknd, you are hereby notified that James R. Lewis, Equip. Operator, Parks & Rec, Dept., has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the �ity oz Clearwater on June 27, 1g6Q, and is under 45 years of age (birth date August 3, 1915) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees� pension Fund �s� Paul Kane, Chairman �5/ Edtivin Blanton �s� Helen Peters Januar;� 25, 1g61 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees o#' the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund,, you are hereby noti.fied that M. D. MeGee, Dist. Serviceman I, Util. Dept., Water Div., has been duly sxamined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The abo�ve employee began his service with the City o�' Clearwater on May 5, 1960, and is under �+5 years of age (bir�h date June 3, 1930) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. Yt is herel�y recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted inte membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee af The �mployees' Pension Fund /s� Paul Kane Chairman �s� Edwin Blanton �s� Helen Peters 0 -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1g61 January 31, 7.961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereUy not3.fied that Richard A. McKenna, a Patrolman, Police Dept., has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class° risk. The above employee began his service tivith the Ci�y of Clearwater on July 23, 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date DecemUer 20, 1929) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. Tt is hereby recommended by the Advisory CommitteE that he be accepted into mFmbership, Very 'cruly yours, �dvisory Committee of The Employees� Pension Fund `s� PaLtl Kane, Chairman �s� Edv�n Blanton js� Helen Peters January 30, 1g61 Honorable City Commis;sion Clearwater, Florida �entlemen: As Trustees of the City of Cle�rwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified �chat Caro1 StiJeeney, Zibrary ksst. I, Library, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him ?.s a"First Class" risk. The abave employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on July 2, 1960, and is under 45 years of'age (birth date Dec. 24, 1922) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the AdVisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Comm3ttee of The Employeest Pension Fund �s� Paul Kane, Chairman �s� Edw3.n Blanton �s� Helen Peters Novetnber 9, 1960 Honorable City Comm3.ssion Clearwater, �'lorida Gentlemen: f�s Trustees of tihe City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Charles 'u�1. Scott,, Plant A�tendant, Sewage Treatment Dept., has been duly exam�.ned by a local physician 2�nd desi�nated by him as a"First C1ass'� risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on May 9, 1960, and is under 45 years oi age (birth date Sept. 26, 1925) and meeta Lhe requiremen�cs of our Civil Service. ' It is hereby reco:nmended by th�� Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisor.y Committee of The Employees� Pens:Lon Fund �s/ Paul Kane, Chairman �s� Edwin Blanton �s� Helen Peters -4_ CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1961 � Novembs� 23, 1g60 _.� Hono�able City 'Commiss3on and Employees� Advisory Cor,unittee of City Employees� Penaion Plan Gentlemen: I wish to sincerely request that favorable consideration be given my appll.cation to the Employees� Pension plan, in order that I may contribute and share in future benefits as covered by the Pension Act. Attention is called to the attached report of Dr. Hagan, in which he rates me a "First C1ass" risk, but shows a past history of a back injury. If I am accepted under the Pension Plan, this letter will serve as a waiver of any claim for dis- ability or other benefits under the Pension Plan should such disability or claim stem from herein above mentioned. Very truly yours, �s� Charles W. Scott /s/ Marietta M. Millican Witness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PETITION .. _ _ _ _ ,. ,.,�:.�,. ��. � -, 3G� . January 16, 1961 1r1e, the undersigned, who are unable to attend the meeting of the City Comrnission because of advanced age or illness, or for other valid reasons, cio hereby �roice our protests to the proposed assessment against prr�perty owners on Turner Street. The street was widened against our protests for tr.e benefit of two religious denominations and a real estate developer. Furthermore, the atreet was built with State Road funds xor which the residents of Turner Street have already been assessed in the way of taxes, Third, the street has never been i'inished; parkv�rays are sti11 bare sand and weeds, we have flood conditions with every rain. Residents restored their own grounds, shrubs and lawns after the city, the contractor and the State Road Department refused to accept respor�sibility for the des�ruction, h�e therefore disclaim any financial responsibility to the city for a project considered detrimental to our property values and to the appeaiance of our ne3.ghborhood. Signed by (fifteen persons) �