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04/03/1961 ,.r......".. :-"'.. -t.., . " : ~ ~": -: "'... .!. ." 'o' . I .. , ;:.~:~J:;:~!;....:r' "i";' ::'(:~r~~~::!r:- t 0. ,;;,:' . ":"-' . '. ,'" , CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 3, 1961 The City Commission of the City of' Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, April 3, 1961, at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present: .' "::X:);~~?~~~4~~: ;..., ~/.'i''''l'''c'''l''l ~{ft~ Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco, Jr. Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Kenneth Walters Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown S. Lickton W. Booth City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Robert E. Coleman, Jr., First Christian Church, Clearwater. Conunissioner Insco moved the minutes of the regular meeting of' March 20, 1961, and the special meeting of March 27, 1961, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Cornnlissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager suggested that Item 17, "Resolution - Dedication of Ross Norton park" and Item 18, "Resolution - Acknovlledging Deed from \valter H. Freeze", be taken up in connection \'lith Item 1, "Location of "fateI' Tank, So. Clear'\t/ater". The City Attorney explained that the deed from Walter H. Freeze ror Ross Norton Park had some restrictions as to use for City Park and recreational purposes only, however, the City has received a partial release of the restrictions. The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-25 to re-dedicate Ross Norton Park~ less and except the described 150 foot tract of land. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution iJ~1-25 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. Comnissioner Insco moved that the City accept the partial release of restrictions, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and subject to acceptance of this release not prejudicing the right of the City in the original deed. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. CommisSioner Pields moved that the water tank be located in the southeast corner of Ross Norton Park on the 150 foot tract. Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested consideration of the disposition of the Rogers home which the City purchased recently, subject to clearance of the title of the submerged lands in connection therewith3 which action is in the courts now. Commissioner Insco requested that the title be cleared as soon as possible so that the building can be removed and requests for use of the building can be eliminated. Co~nissioner Smith moved that we consider the recommendation of the City Manager ilmnediately following the clearing or the title or the property by the courts. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Insco and carried unanimously. A request from Allied Stores, parent company of Maas Brothers, was presented by the City Manager to build a roadway to connect the parking lot at Osceola Avenue with the parking lot at the west end of the Band Shell. Maas Brothers proposes to use surplus sand on which to place the Band Shell seats on an incline. The Mayor suggested that no action be talcen on this until utility easements have been cleared by Maas Brothers. Commissioner Insco moved we ref'er this matter to the Engineering Department and get their recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. The City Man~ger reported that the City has been requested to build two ball fields immediately north of the Little League field to be used by the Pony League, one field to be lighted and the City to be reimbursed for the cost of these lights over a period of five years. Conmissioner Smith moved that the request be granted and the details worked out by the City Manager with the fields not to interfere with a proposed picnic area. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. James A. Novotny resigning f'rom the Zoning and Planning Board was read by the City Manager. The Mayor commended the Zoning and Planning Board for the fine job they are doing for the City. Commissioner Fields moved that Mr. Novotny be reappointed for two years. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested approval to purchase materials in the amount of $2,800.00 and have the resurfacing of Drew Street between Missouri and Greenwood Avenues done with City forces as soon as possible. Commissioner Fields moved this request be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a request for approval of the replat of Gulf-to-Bay Estates~ Unit 1. He explained this replat enlarged the width of the original lots. Commissioner Smith moved that the request be granted, with approval of the Planning Board and Engineer- ing Department, subject to no cost to the City for changing sewer laterals. Motion was seconded by CommisSioner Walters and carried unanimously. A request was presented by the Manager for approval of the replat of Blackshire Estates, enlarging the size of the original lots. Commissioner Fields moved this request be granted, with approval of the Plann~ng Board and Engineering Department, subject to no extra cost to the City in connect~on with sewers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. ~.'. ' .. .... ~.,. . .' ;'<:.,' .. 'f .~';:!'~.""~'.,,:. : ~~. :.. '....'... ,} .~,.~ f.;' -:""'-. ..... .'., . .~?~..; '1 , . 'J' J.. ; ~ I. ,,"il':, :l .J~!1 ': .\~~t5::j.~~ ~. ;.;~ .".'t.t f t'lJd. . <~;J,~: J~<t~l "~"if.t... \':".""1 ..}:t:,;~",,: Jt~~L50J .:.;...."...; .....y.li,.. ...... <'::/(,~~:\t;.1~:~H;;;.~:;\:.:.. '::~.l';: . ~~ ....(,::tf-."ldl.tl,.\'.' ."~'~ .'( . ,'.,\;';'.,,',;;','.:.Ft/..;.,...- \. ".' .... .'1'.rw.~\p .:"'I~~.i.~? ":~~~.... - 2 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 3, 1961 The City Manager presented a reorganization chart for the Police Department which he stated would provide a better chain of command. The Mayor objected to the plan as i.t would eliminate the present Traffic Divisio!l and would present a problem of reclassifi- cation of some en~loyees, plus the possibility of additional personnel. COlnmissioner Smith suggested the plan probably \~ould be more of an administrative problem rather than policy making. Detective Sergeant Sheets stated that while he had not seen the plans he would object to one man only being asoigned to vice worle", which he had heard the new plan contemplates. Mr. Herbert Dudley suggested a work session with the Commission, Manager and Police o~ficials attending to discuss the plan. Both the Manager and the Chief stated that this reorganization had been the result of months o~ study of organizations of other Police Departments throughout the country. Arter considerable further discussion Commissioner Fields moved that the plan as recommended by the City Manager and the Chie~ of Police be approved. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Upon the vote being tal<:en, Commissioners Smith and Fields vo'ved !'Aye". Mayor Weatherly, Commissioners Walters and Insco voted "No II. The motion did not carry. The Manager recollunended accepting the low bid of *1,350.00 from Advance Roofing, Clearwater, ~or reroofing the meter shop building. Commissioner Fields moved on the joint recommendation of the utilities Manager, Building Maintenance Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, that the low bid of $1,350.00 submitted by Advance Roofing 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 Con~issioner Walters and carried unani- mously. Regarding bids for summer uniforms for the Police and Fire Departments, the Manager recomrrlended that the low bids of $2,579.45 and $1,033.20 submitted by Martin's Uniforms, Tampa, be accepted. Commissioner Walters moved on the joint recommendation of the Police Chief, Fire Chief", Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the Manager con- curring therein, that the contracts for the uniforms be awarded to Martin'S Uniforms in the amounts of $2",579.45 and $1,033.20, ~lich are the lowest and best responsible bids and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contracts which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was reconmlended by the Manager that the low bid of $7,235.47 from Smith-Wilkinson Pipeline, Clear~later, be accepted for gas main extensions in Dunedin. Commissioner Fields moved on the joint recommendation of the City Engineer", utilities Manager and Finance Director, with the Manager concurring therein, that the low bid in the amount of $7,235.47 submitted by Smith-Wilkinson Pipeline be accepted, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate o~ficials 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 Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended that the bids received for the Utilities Department be rejected and readvertised. deviated in one way or another from the specifications. the bids ~or two sewage discharge pumps be rejected and by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager requested approval of a plat of the land purchased by the City some years ago ~or use by the Clearwater Cemetery. Commissioner Smith moved upon the recommendation o~ the City Manager that the plat of Bloclc A, Clearwater Cemetery, be approved and the proper of~icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. two sewage discharge pumps for He stated that all the bidders Commissioner Smith moved that readvertised. Motion was seconded The Manager reported that Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, is taking an extended vacation and has requested that the Commission appoint a Vice Chairman while he is away. Mr. Kruse suggested that Mr. Earl Lokey be appointed as Vice Chairman and that Mr. W. E. Harries be appointed to the Beautification Committee while Mr. Kruse is on vacation. The Mayor advised that Mrs. Fred Culler has been appointed Secretary of the Beautification Committee. Co~nissioner Smith moved to accept the re- commendation o~ r~. Kruse and approve these appointments. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-26 was presented covering payment to the Bank of Clearwater in the amount of $1,762.L~7 for their services in connection with handling the Construction Trust Fund Agreement from November lS", 1959, to January 1961. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution 1~1-26 be passed and the proper of~icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented Resolution 1~1-27 for payment to Briley, Wild and Associates for inspection and work on the Clearwater East Treatment Plant for the months of February and March in the total sum or $1",700.00. Commissioner Fields moved to pass Resolution 1;.61-27 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Upon the request of the City Attorney, Item 20, II Amendment to Re solution 1}61-23 (Pension)", was deferred. Resolution 1~1-2S was presented covering the lot cleaning of seven properties. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution 1~1-28 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. l~.;.. > ",.;",'.- "i';J~1~~;~~~,~,,~[.,~~- - 3 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 3, 1961 Commissioner Smith brought up the matter or parking on Papaya Street and suggested the Traffic Department enforce the parlcing signs, The Manager advised that the property owners had stated they wanted a sidewalk in the area but they did not wish to pay for it. Commissioner Smith moved thut the natter be referred to the City Manager and the Tra~fic Department for a recommendation. ~otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco recommended that the Commission meet with the Zoning and Planning Board and exchange ideas on the waterfront area, including Maas Brothers, Smith's Finger, etc., in order to make some concrete plans for the future of this area. Commissioner Insco moved that a citation be prepared and presented to Mr. Arthur Kruse at a dinner TueSday evening, April 4, for his services to the City of Clearwater, and that a resolution be prepared and presented with the Clearwater medal to Mr. Kruse at the next Commission meeting; also resolutions be prepared honoring the General Chairman of the Fun Nt Sun festivities, Mr. Tom Walker, and our guest, Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobe-Cova of Venezuela. Motion waS seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mOUSly. Commissioner Fields suggested that the Commission contact the Parking Board in connection with the Maas Brothers parking problems. The Mayor asked consideration to construct a sidewalk on Prospect Street from Turner to Court. Commissioner Smith moved the City Manager investigate the matter and report back to the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, heard a letter read recommending that Beatrice R. Lints, Secretary I, Fire Department, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields moved that this employee be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M. Attest: C ".';' . ; ,'..' '0"-;'. ., ., .'~ ':.,' .' . ..,...:.... ~.~....~ "," .... ,:;'.:~;,.t 1':: :':':',;;-.'.;,.... . . ':', ".'" ,. ~ "', 'l''l'~~.... 7'''.~~'-T~.1O~"''~~~~.v.:.o.ff.''~,t;-~''~(;,'*'~'';~~~''~T:'~.;r,.~~p~~.\... ......~ '~~~~7~-';"f.t.-:", __ "0. l <.~ \ I � f;IZ'Y COMMISSIOlvT MEE'�'ING Apr�.l 3, 1961 Th� City Commission of the City o�' Clearwater met in rzgular session at the City Hall, Monday, Ap�i1 3, 1961, at 1;30 P.M,, with the following members presen�; Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Conunissioner Cleveland Insco, ,7r. Commissioner FIerbert R. �'ields Commissioner Arnos G. Sm��,i1 Commissioner K�nne�h Walt�rs Commissioner Also presenf were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brov�m S. Lickton W. Booth City Manager City Attorney City Eri�ineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocat�won was given by the Revercnd Robert E. Coleman, Jr., First Chriatian Churuh, Clearwater. Commis�ioner Insco moved the minutes of the r•egular meeting of Nlarch 20, 1961, and the special meeting of March 27, 1g61, be approved as recorded and as submitted in writtsn summat�on by the Clerk to �ach Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner E`ields and carried unanimoualy, The City Manager suggested that Item 17, "Resolution - Dedication of Ross Nor�on Fark" and Item 18, "Resolution -�cknowledging Deed fror:i Walter H. Freeze", be tal�en up in conn�cti�n with Item l, "Location of Watei: Tank, So. Clearwater". The City �!ttorney expla3_ned that the deed f�om Trlalter H. Freeze for Ross Nor�on Park nad some restrictions as to use ior City Park �nd recreational �urposes only, however, the City has received a partial release of the restrictions. The City AtLorney presented Resolution �61-25 to re-dedicate ftoss Norton Park, less and except the described 150 foot tract of land. Commissioner In�co moved that Resolution �61-25 be approved and the'proper officials be aLtthorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. Commissioner Insco moved that the City accept the �a�tial rclease of restrictions, subject to the approval of the City Enoineer and subject to acce�tancs of this release not prejudicing the right of the Cit;� in the ori�inal deed. Motion was seconded by Cam- missioner Fields and carried �.nanimously. Commissioner Fields maved that the water tank be located in the sout��east corner of Ross N�rton Park on the 150 foot tract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and c�rried unanimously. The City Mailager requested censideration of' the disposition of the Rogers home which the City purchased receni,ly, subjec� to elearance of the title of the submergecz lands in connec�;ion thereLvith, which action is in the eourts no�v. Commissioner Insco requested that the title be cleared as soon as possible so thau the building can pe removed and requests far use of the building can be eliminatea. Commissioner Sm�th moved that we c�nwider the recommendation of the CiLy Manager immediately follow-�ng the clearing of the t7.tle of the property by the courts. Motion was second.ed by Com- missioner Insco and carried unanimously. A request from Allied Stores, parent company of Maas Brothers, was presented by ths City Manager to build a roadway to connect the parking lot at Usceola Avenue with the parking 1ot at the west end of tr,e Band Shell. Maas Brothers proposes to use surplus sand on whieh 1;o place the Band Shel1 seats on an incline. The Mayor suggested that no action be taken on this until utility easements have been cleared by Maas Brothers, Commissioner Insco moved tive refer this matter to the En�ineerin� Pepartment and oet their r�commendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and c�rried unani- mously. The Cit,y Manager reported that the City has been requested to build two ba�l fields immediately north of the Little League field �;� be used by the Pory I,eague, one field to be lighted and the City zo be reimbursed far tile cost of thes� lights over a period of five years. Commissioner Smith moved that the request be granted and the details v7orked out by the City Manager w5.th the fiel.ds not to interfere with a proposed picnic area. Motion was sPconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. James A. Novotny resigning from the Zoring and Planning Board was read by the city r�?anager. The Mayor cemmended �Lhe Zoning and Planning B�ard �or the fine job they are doing for th� City. Commissioner �'ields r�loved that M.r.•, Novotny be reappointed for tt�ro years. Motior, was seconded by Commissior�er Wal�ers and carried unanimously, The City Marage� rsquested approval to purchas� materials in the amount of �2,800.00 and have the resurfacin� of Drew Street be�vreen Missouri and Greenwood Avenues done with C`�ty ior.ces as soon as possible. Commissioner Fields maved this request be approved. Motion n�as seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager pres�nted a rec�ues� for approval of the replat of Gulf-io-Bay Estates, Unit l. He explained this replat enlarged the width of the original lots. Commiss3oner Smith moved that the request be granted, v,*ith approval of the Planning Board and Engineer- ing Departlnent, subjecv t� no cost to the Cit,y for changing sewer laterals. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. A request was presented by the Manager for approval of the replat; of Blaekshire ENtates, enlarging the size of the original lots. Commissioner Fields moved this request be granbed, wlth �pproval of the Planning Board and Engineering Department, subject to no �xtra cos� to the City in connection tivith sewers. Matio2z was secanded by Commissioner. S�fa�t�is and carried unanimously. � t °�' � ' I '`, � - i! i� �, � � �� 1 ' � -z- CTTY COMP'LLSSTON MEETING Apri7. 3, 1961 The City Manager p�eser�ted a reorganization chart for the �qlice Depar�ment whlch he st�;ted would provide a better cha�.n of command. The P4ayor objected to i;he plan as ;1t tvould �liminate the present Traffic Division and woLild present a prablem oi r�elassi�'i- cation of some emp3oyees, plus the poss�bility of additianaJ. personnel. Cornmissioner Smith suggested the p�.an probably would be more ot' an adm3nistrative problem rather than policy making. Detective Sergealzt Sheets stated that while he had not seen i:he plan� he t,rould object ta one nan only being assigned to vice work, tivh�Lch he had heard the new plan contemplates. Mr. Herbert Dudley sugges�ed a tivork session with the Commission, Managex and Poliee ot'ficials attending tn discuss the plan. Bo�h the Manager and the Chief stated that this reorganization had been t;he resul� of months o#' study of organizations of other Police Departments throughout the country. After considerable furttler dlscuss3on Commissioner Fields mo�Te.d that the nlan as recommended by i:he City Manager and the Chief oi Police be approved. Gommissione�r Smith seconded the rnotion. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Smit?� and FiF�lds voted "Aye". Mayor Weatherl.y, Commissioners Walters and Insco voted °No". The matic�n did not carry. The Manager recommended accep�ing the low bid of �1,350.00 from Advance Roofin�, C7,earwater, for reroofing the meter shop building. CommiSsioner Fields moved on the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Building Maintena;�ce Superintendent,: Finance Director and Assistant Purchasiizg Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, that the ],ow bid of $1,350.00 submitted by A,dvance Roofing l�e acc�pted, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that tk�e appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract tvhich shall be in accordance with the plana and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unani- mously. Regarding bids for summer uniforms ior the Police and Fire Departments, the Manager recommended that the 1ow bids of �2,579.45 and �1,033.20 submitted by Martin�s Uniforms, Tampa, be accepted. Commissioner S4alters moved on the joint recommendation of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, ri�zance DirecLor and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the t�lanager con- curring thereiiz. that the contraets for the uniforms be awarded to Martin�s Trnif.orms in the amounts oi' $2,579.�5 and �1,033.20, which are the lo�vest and best responsible bids and that the appropriate off�cials of the City be authorized to execute sai� contracts w�ieh shall be in accordance with the plans and specifica�t:Lons and bid, Motior. was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that �he low bid of' �7,235.47 from 5mitlz-Wilkinson Pipeline, Clearwater, be accepted for gas main extensio:zs in Dunedin. Commissioner Field.s moved on the joint reconunzndation of the City �ngineer, Utilities Manager and Finance Direc�or, with the Manager coneurring therein, that the low bid in the amount of $7,235•�7 submitted by Smith-Wilki,nson ,:3.peline be accepted, wlaich is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropria�e ofiicials of the City be authorized to execute said contract i,�hich shall be in accoz�aance with the plans a:..d apecifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Tha Manager recommended that the bids received for two sewage discharge pumps for the Utilities Department be rejected and readvertised, He sta�ed that all the bidders deviated in one way or another from the specifications. Cosnmissioner Smith moved that the bids ior tt�ro sewage disehargP pumps be rejected and readvertised. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The NIanager requested approval of a plat of the land purcnased by the City some years ago for use by the Clearwai,er Cemetery. Commissioner Smith moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the plat of Block A, Clearwater Cemetery, be approved and the proper o.fficials be authorized to exe�ute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Beautificat�on Commit�ee, is taking an extEirded vaca�ion and has requested that the Commission appoint a V'ic� �hairman while he is away. Mr. Kruse suggested that Mr. Earl Lokey be appointed as Vice Chairman and that Mr, W. E, Harries be a��pointed to the Beautification Comm3ttee while Mr. Krtise is on vaca�ion. The Mayor advis�d that Mrs. Fred Cu11er has been appointed Secretary of the Beautif�cation Commi-Etee. Corrunissioner Smith moved to accept the re- commendatien of Mr. ISruse and approve these appointments. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution �'fnl-26 was presented covering pa5ment to the Bank of alearwater in. the amount of $1,7h2.47 for their services in connection With handling tY:e Construction Trust Fund Agreement from November 18, 1959, to J'anuary 1961. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution �`61-26 be passed and the proper officxals be authorized to execute it.. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented Resolution �51-27 for payment to Briley, Wild and Associates for in_spection and work on the Clearwater East Trea�ment Plant for the months of February and March in �he total sum of $1,700.00. Commissioner Fields maved to pass Resolution #61-27 and the prop�r azficials be authorized to execute iti. Motion was secondzd by Commissioner VJalters ar_d carried unanimously. Upon the request of the City Attorney, Item 20, "Amendmen� ta Resolution �fGl-23 (Pension)", was deferred. Resolution y�{$1-28 was presented covering the lot clean3ng of seven prnperties. Commissioner �'ields moved tl1a� Resolu.tian �61-28 be adoptied and the proper oificialS be autho�ized to execute it. Niotion ti�ras seconded by Commj.ss�toner Wa�.t�rs and carried ixnanimously, - 3 - CITY COMMISSZON Ni;ETIIdG Apri�. 3� 7-961 Coinmiss�oner Smith brought up �he matter o£ parking on Papaya S�reeb ar_d suggested +he Traffic D�partment enforce the parking signs, Th� Manager advised that the property ownera had stated �li�y k*anted a sidewalk in the area but they d3d not wish to pay fbr it. Commissir�ner Smi,th moved that the matter be reFerred �o the City Manager and the Traffie Department for a r�commendation. �'Iotion was seconded by Comrnissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Corr�ssioner Insco recommendec� that the Commission meet with the Zoning and Planning Boa.rc� and exchan�e ideas on th� waterf'ront area, including Maas Brothers, Smith's Finger, etc., in order to make some concrete plans for the future of this area. Gommissioner Insco moved that a citation be prepar�d and presented to Mr. Arthur Kruse at a dinner Tuesday evening, April 4, for his services to the City of Clearwater, and that a resolution be prepa.red an�. �rasented with the Clearwater medal to ��1r. Kruse at the next Commission meeting; also re,�olutians be prepared honoring the General Chairman of the Fun N' Sun festi,vi�ies, Mr. Tom Walker, and ou� guest, Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobe-Cova of Venez,aela. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. Commissioner Fields suggested that the Commission contacb the Parking Board in connection with �he Maas Brotrers parkin� problems. The Mayor• asked consideration to construct a sideUtalk on Prospect Str�et from Turner to Cou�t. Commissioner Smith moved the City Mana�er investiga�e the matter and report Uack to the Commission. Motion was seconded. by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the 1'ension Pund, heard a letter read recommending that Beatr3ce R. Lints, Secretary I, Fire Department, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields moved that this employee '�P accepted, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insc;o and carri�d unanimously. There bein� na further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P,M. Attest: // �L -��/ / _ , ��,`�'� �- . . May r-Commissioner \ c CITY CONIl�lISSION MEETING April 3, 1�61 AGENDA Reports from City Manager CITY COMMISSION MEETING . APRIZ 3� 1961 1, Zocation of Water Tank, So. Clearwa�er 1:3� P.M. 2. Disposition of Ro�ers ;3uilding 3. Request from Allied St<�res for road Invocation conneetiizg to Parlcing I,ots � Introductions 4. Reques� for Pony League, Fle1d Minutes of Preceding Meebings 5. Resignation - Ylanning 3c Zoning Board Public Hearings 6. Drew Street Resurfacing Reports from City Manager 7. Request Approval of Replat, Gulf-to-Bay Reports from City Attorney Estates - Unit 1 Citi�ens to be Neard 8, Request Approval of Rep].at - B1,acltshire Other Commission Action Estates Adjournment 9• Reorganization Plan for Police Departmeni> Meeting Pension P1an Trustees 10. Bids, Reroof Meter Shop Buildin� 11. BidQ, Yolice and Fire Department Unif.orms 12. B3ds, Ga. Main Extensions, Dunedit� 13. Bids, Sewage Discharge Pumps 14. Other Engineering Matters 15. Verbal Reports and Othzr Pending Matters Reparts from City Attorney '16. Resolution - Payment of Trustee�s Fee to Bank of Clearwater 17, Resolution - Dedica'cion uf Ross Norton Park 18. Resolution - Acknowledging Deed i'rom Walter H. Fre�ze 1g, Resolution - Briley, Wild Fa Assoc�.ates 20. Amendment to Resolution �61-23 (Pension) 21. Lob Mowing Resolution . March 17, 1g61 FIonorable City Gommission Clearwater, Florida ` Gei�tl emerL c As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereb,y natified that Beatrice'R. Lints, Secretary I, Fire Department, has beeiz duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class” risk. The above empl�yee began her service with i:he City of Clearwater on Se�tember �, 1960, and is under 45 STsars of age (k�ir•th date June 11, 1938) and meets the requirements of our Civil Ser.vice. It is hereby recommended by thP Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees� Pens3on Fund js/ Paul Kane, Chairman �s� Edtain Blanton /s/ Helen Petera � .y' �,. '�, :r �