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Brown S. Li cl<:ton '\Ii. Booth Acti ng City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City Attorney. The Mayor welcomed a delegation from Pinellas High School'S 11th grade civic class vThich was on a field trip to observe City government in operation. The City Attorney requested the minutes or April 3, 1961, be corrected on Page 390, paragraph 7, regarding the Beauti~ication Committee by deleting the Nords IIwhile he is avTayll and "while Mr. Kruse is on vacation". Conunlssioner Insco moved to approve the minutes of April 3J 1961, as recorded and as submitted in v~itten summation by the Clerk to each Comrndssioner subject to corrections as stated by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested deviating from the agenda to present a citation to Commissioner Insco. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda in order to read the citation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sw~th and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Commissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr.J with a citation for his public service as Fun IN Sun Committee Parade Chairman during the year 1961. The Attorney presented Resolution !f61-29 recognizing the visit o~ His Excellency Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobre-Cova, Ambassador from the Republic of Venezuela and awarding him the Clearwater medal. Resolution 1~l-30 was read awarding the Clearwater medal to Mr. Arthur M. Kruse for his public service as Zoning and Planning Board Chairman and Beautification Committee Chairman. Resolution #61-31 was presented recognizing the distinguished service o~ Mr. Tom Walker to the City for his participation as General Chairman of the 1961 Fun IN Sun Festival. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Resolutions 1~1-29J 1#51-30 and i~1-31J and the proper officials be authorized to execute them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented the Clearwater medal to Mr. Kruse. Mr. H. H. Baskin, Jr., representing Mr. H. G. AndersonJ offered to purchase the north 23.89 feet o~ the south 31.89 feet of Lot 12, Bloclc D, Coachman Heights, from the City at $135.75 per front foot or approximately $3J243.07 and stated his clients intend to construct a building on the property. The City Engineer stated the City has no use ~or the property but there are several houses facing Ewing Avenue whose occupants are using this lot ror access; there~ore, he recommended not selling it until Ewing Avenue is opened. Commissioner Insco moved to request the City Engineer to get a survey of that area and an estimate of paving Ewing Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. ".I An application \'las presented from Capri Signs on behalf of Mr. H. G. Hamilton (GUlf to Bay Estates) for permission to erect a commercial advertising sign (8' x 201) on the north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard between Fernwood Avenue and Landry Avenue. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. Commissioner Insco moved the request as stated be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. An application from Hungerford and Wilson, Inc.J was presented for permission to erect a commercial advertising sign on property at the southwest corner of Saturn Avenue and Drew Street owned by Mr. Herbert M. Brooks. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. Mr. John R. Wilson was present. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be denied and that the City Attorney be instructed to meet with the Zoning and Planning Board and go over this ordinance with them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regarding a request from Allied Stores (Maas Brothers) to build a driveway from Osceola Avenue for access to proposed rooftop parking on the new building~ Mr. J. Waterman explained Maas Brothers would lilce permission to continue the driveway or road westerly for egress purposes to the parking lot on the bayfront. He also agreed that Maas Brothers would at no expense to the City fill the property adjacent to the bandshell to provide elevated seating and that they would do the necessary drainageJ landscapingJ etc., ~f the City would remove, repair and replace the benches. The City Engineer recommended that the proposed road be twenty-four feet wideJ curbed and that an adequate guardrail be installed. CommiSSioner Insco moved to approve the plans with the City Attorney to work out the details and the proper officials be authorized to execute a contract between the City and Maas Brother~ on the matter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager recommended the low bid of $472.50 from Roger B. Quincy be accepted for 35 pairs of bunker pants for the Fire Department. COmmissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Finance Director and Assistant PurchaSing Agent that the bid of $472.50 submitted by Roger B. QuincYJ DunedinJ be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans ~nd specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried . unanimously. --<IIIf~.__.., . , ..... '. , f:~it:;~;~:~'~-':~'~',;\':',~'i,::- :':: ',- ~:.(.;;,'" , .. .."." '.' ~"." - '....," :' .,':" 1" "..: , ~::'~.". ; . '.. l., {~kr' . '...~. (.'.::_~'':;'~t.~~L~;:-" 39'1 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 17, 1961 }l~'f~~t~.i j!{~~1~~?;~~;\1 , '. -.',",..'(,1''' ,>,' ',,, 1 ,"i'\":"~",,,\'^ !"~ .' ,;:~ii~'i~'~~;i;r~~~ 'I,.W"','_'-'-'" ""j ;::Iii!il'tl ~~~i~{~tf;"i ;lii!~';~"i~', The Acting City Manager requested action on Item 5, "Bids, Steel Lockers", be deferred until plans for furnishlng of the new Police Station can be presented to the Conooission. By consent, the Comnission agreed to this deferral. Commissioner Insco moved to excuse City Manager James Stewart because of illness and that Mr. Heimer be recognized us Acting Cj.ty Manager during his illness. Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Ii'icldo and carried unanimously. Regarding traffic signal equipment for intersections of Marianne, Mandalay and Causeway Boulevard, South Fort Harrison and Lakeview, Myrtle and Druid, llighland and Druid, the Acting City Manager recomnlcnded accepting the low bid of $6,265.15 from Ward Engineering Company, Orlando. Corrunissioner Walters moved upon the joint recom- mendation of the Electrical Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant purchasing Agent, that the contract for traffic signal equipment be awarded to Ward Engineering for the swn of :1>6,265.15 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 plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $1,674.86 from Electric Supply Company for eight 10 KVA transformers and two 15 KVA transformers. Commissioner Smith moved on the joint recommendation of the utilities Manager, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, that the contract be awarded to Electric Supply Company, Tampa, in the amount of $1, 67~'. 86 \'lhich is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Acting City Manager that the low alternate bid of $2,138.00 from Gator Equipment Company, Winter Haven, be accepted for one trenching machine for the Gas Distribution Division. Commissioner Fields moved on the joint recommendation of the utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of $2,138.00 sublnitted by Gator Equipment Company, Winter Haven, 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 plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The Acting City l\1anager reconullended the lovf bid 01' :p2,229.20 from ABC Excavating Company be accepted for Gould Street sanitary sewers. Commissioner Walters moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the Gould Street sanitary sewers, l\tlssouri to Madison, be awarded to ABC Excavating Company, Dunedin, for the sum of $2,229.20 which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Acting City Manager that the low bid of $1,428.00 from E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Inc., be accepted for paving and curbs on San Remo Avenue from DeLeon to Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Commissioner Fields moved on the joint recom- mendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the bid of $1,L~28.00 submitted by E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Inc., be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. , .:. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda to take up Item 19, "Resolution - Changing Name of Little Pass to Clearwater Passll. Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Attorney read Resolution f~1-33 requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies to change the name of Little Pass to Clearwater Pass. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #61-33 be approved by this Board and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. In regard to the low bid of $9,272.00 from Bailey Builders, Inc., for construction of clubhouse for Tennis Club, the Mayor suggested deferring action on the bid until Bailey Builders make corrections at the Memorial Civic Center building. The Acting City Manager called attention to a letter dated April 5, 1961, from The Architects League of Clearvmter criticizing design of the clubhouse. Commissioner Fields moved to defer this bid for further study and investigation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor recornmended the City Manager get in touch \nth Bailey Builders, Inc., to resolve these difficulties at the Civic Center and then set a special meeting to act on the tennis clubhouse. The Acting City Manager reported he had received a petition signed by 65 employees requesting the City to continue to make payroll deductions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance. Mr. Paul Rettig, Engineering Division, and Captain W. H. Pitts, Fire Department, stated some of the employees would like to continue the Blue ;'Cross insurance, paying for it themselves, as they thought it better suited their needs than the proposed new Aetna plan for major medical insurance. The Acting City Manager stated Aetna had received 460 signed applications from employees with over 80% of those signing asking for dependents' coverage. Commissioner Insco moved that _the petition be received for the record. Motion was seconded by Corrmdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was suggested a conference be set up with Mr. N. D. Holman, the City's insurance adviser, to answer some of the questions discussed. , . ' . - . -.' :"",:,;~(;%,~~!~fO~~~I~N?!,~~:,;',r:i/~:~:!~-:';'~'~<~(i:~i;~~;~~f;:r,;!'Y):/':I"":"';'; , ,," .,,' , '~""''''V'^l!' :~;'\'[~" '\;!1."::'~ ,\ '" ,.,~.., " " .' -3- CITY COMMISSION MEEn'ING April 17, 1961 Resolution #01-32 was presented authorizing payment or $1,284.43 be paid to Caldwell, Marshall" Trimble & Mitchell, Ne\'l York attorneys, from the Construction Trust Fund of 1960. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #61-32 be approved and the proper City ofricials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-34 was presented assessing the cost of paving, curbs and drainage in Jones Street from Garden Avenue to Myrtle Avenue agaj.nst the benerited properties. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #61-34 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Co~nissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Resolution 1~1-35 was presented requiring one property owner to clean his lot of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution 1~1-35 be approved and the proper authorities be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner S~th and carried unanimously. Regarding Drew Street right of way between Myrtle Avenue and Greenwood, the City Attorney asked approval of payments ~or the following parcels: W. L. Comstock ~or land, trees, shrubbery - $800.00; vi. O. Swearingen for land, trees and shrubbery - $575.00; Gordon L. Kelley for land - $615.00, trees and shrubbery - $385.00. Commissioner Insco moved on the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Right of Way Agent that the contracts as stated be approved subject to the Manager's approval and the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #ul-36 was presented assessing paving, curbs and drainage in San Jose Street from Monterey to Bay Shore Drive against the benefited properties. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution !pl-36 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Cozrumissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Mr. Louis SCimens, owner of Bel Crest Apartment Motel, 706 Bayway Boulevard, complained of the condition of vacant lots in his area and asked that they be cleaned of weeds and debris, He also complained of speeding on the south end of the beach at night. The Mayor asked the Manager to check the condition of the lots and report back as soon as possible. Chief Booth stated there was one cruiser on the beach 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays there were two beach patrols and additional traffic ocntrol men. CommiSSioner Smith cOlrumented on the bad condition of the railroad crossings. Commissioner Insco suggested tl~e railroads be asked to cut the grass and clean up their rights of way through the center of the City. Commissioner Smith moved the Engineer be authorized to contact the railroad people to see about fixing up the crossings and having the grass cut. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith mentioned the conflict between Chapter 24 of the City Code concerning the public library and the Civil Service Act. The City Attorney suggested it would be possible to revise the ordinance concerning regulation of the library if the Commdssion so desired. By consent~ it was decided to have a joint meeting with the Library Board. The ~yor suggested the old dock in front of the Municipal Auditorium should be dismantled. By consent, the COITmdssion agreed that it should be torn down. There being no further business~ the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P.M. ; Attest: ,.,r.:".1 I.., ~ :, , . r; I " '~', '. 'I,,' CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 17.. 1961 AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 17~ 1961 1: 30 P. M. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 1. Offer to Purchase N 23.89' of the Lot 12, Bl. D, Coachman Heights Invocation 2. Commercial Sign Application - capri Signs 3. qommercial Sign Application - sw Corner Saturn and Drew 4. B:1ds, 35 pairs Bunker Pants 5. B:1ds, Steel Loclcers 6. Bids, Traffic Signal Equipment 7. Bids, Electric Transformers 8. Bids, Trenching Machine 9. Bids, Gould street Sanitary Bewers, Missouri to Madison 10. Bids, San Remo Paving and Curbs 11. Bids, Club House for Tennis Club Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports ~rom City Manager Reports from City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension plan Trustees 12.. Other Engineering Matters 13. Verbal Reports and Other pending Matters ,. REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY 14. Resolution - Awarding Clearwater Medal to Dr. Jose Antonio Mayobre-Cova 15. Resolution - Awarding Clearwater Medal to Arthur Kruse 16. Resolution - Awarding Clearwater Medal to Tom Walker 17. Resolution - Caldwell, Marshall~ Trimble & Mitchell Payment 18. Assessment Resolution: Jones St. (Garden to Myrtle); San Jose 19. Resolution - Changing Name of Little Pass to Clearwater Pass 20. Lot Mowing Resolution , ,- , '-'. , CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 17, 1961 The City Commission of the CLty of Clear�rTater met �.n. regular session at the City Ha11, Monday, April 17, 1961, at 1:30 P.M., wi�h the follow�.ng membErs present: Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Commissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr. Coanmissioner � Herbert Ft. Fielcls Cummissioner AmoS G. Smith Commissioner Kenneth Walters Commissioner A1so present were; G. Weimer HerberL M. Brown S. Lickton W. Booth Acting City Mana,ger City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City Attorney. The Mayor welcomed a delegation from Pir�ellas H�gh School�s ll.th grade civic class K*hich was on a field trip to observe City goverzzment in operation. The City Attorney requested the minutes of April 3, 1961, be correctec� on Page 3g0, Paragraph 7, r�;garding the Beautification Committee by deleting the worus "while he is away and wh�le Mr, Kruse is on vacation". Cc�mmissioner Insco moved to approve the m;.nutes oi' l�pril 3, 1g61, as recarded and as st4bmitted i� vmitten summation by the Clerk to each Commi.ssioner subject to corrections as stated by the City �lttorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carri�d unanimously, The Mayor suggested deviating from the agenda to present a citation to C'ommissioner Insco. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from �he agenda in order to read �he citation, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Commissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr., with z, citation for his public service as Fun 'N Sun Committee Parade Chairman during the year 1961. The Attorney presented Resolution #61-29 recognizino the visit af His Excellency Dr. Jose AntDnio Mayobre-Cova, Ambassador from the Republic of Venezuela and awarding him the Clearwater medal. Resolution �51-30 ;�as reaa awarding the Clearwater medal to NLr. Arthur M. Kruse for his public service as Zoning and Planning Board Chairman and Beautification Committee Chairman. Resolutio� #61-31 was presented recognizing the distinguished service of Mr, Tom Walker to the City for his participation as General Chairman of the 1961 Fun 'N Sun Festival. Cor�missioner insco moved to pass Resolutions �{b1-29, #&1-30 and �`61-31, and the proper officials be �utharized to execute them. Mction was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented the C1ea.rwater medal to Mr. Kruse. Mr. H. H. Baskin, J�., reprzsenting Mr. H. G. Andarson, offered to purcha�e the north 23.89 feet of tYie south 31.89 feet of Lot 12, Block D, Coachman Heights, from the City at �135.75 per front t'ooz or approximately $3,243.07 and stated his clients ir.tend to construct a building on the property, The City Engineer stated the City has no use far the property but there are several houses facing Et�ri.ng Avenue whose occupants are using this lot for access; therefore, he rec:�inmended not selling it until Ewing Avenue is opened. Commissioner Insco moved to requesz the Ca�y Engineer to get a survey of that area and an estimate of pavino �ving Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. An application was presented irom Capri Signs on behali oi Mr. H. G. Hamil�Ean �Gulf to Bay Estates) for permission to ereet a commercial advertising sign 8� x 20�) on the north side o�' Gulf to Bay Boulevard between Fernwood A.venue and Landry Avenue, The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. Commissioner Ir_sco moved the request as stated be denie�, Motion was seconded by Commissioner j4alters and carr�ed unanimously. An application from Hungerford and uJilson, Inc., cvas presented for permission to erect a commer�ial advertiaing sign on property at zhe southwest corner of Saturn Avenue and Drew Street oti�med by 1�1r. Herbert M. Brooks. The Zoning and Planning Board recommended approval. Mr, John R. Vlilson was presenz. Commi.ssioner Insco moved that the request be denied and that the City Attorney be instrueted to meet with i:he Zoning and Planning Board and �o over this ordinance w-ith them, Moti�n was seconded by Comm:issioner Fields and carried unanimouslg. Regarding a request f'rom A:llied Stores (Maas Brothers) to build a driveway from Osceola Avenue for access to proposed rooftop parking on the new building, Mr, J, tiVaterman explained Maas Bro�hers tvould like permissi�n to continue the driveway or road westerly for egress purpose� to the parking lot on the bay�'ront. He also agreed that Maas Brothers would at no expense to the City �'ill the property adjacent to the band�iiell to provide elevated seat3ng and that thej�tivould do the necessary drainage, landscaping, etc., if the City would remove, repair and replace the benches. The C3ty Engineer recommended that tlze proposed road be twenty-iour feet ivide, curbed and that an adequate guardrail b� installed. C�mmi.ss3oner Insco moved to approve the plans with the City Attorney to tvork out the details and the proper officials be authorized to execu�ce a contract between the City anc: Maas Brothers on the matter. Motic�n was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. ' The Acting City Manager recommended the low bid of $472.50 from Roger B. Quincy be accepted for 35 pairs of bunl�er pants tor the Fire Department. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation o�' the Fire Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Ageizt that the bid of $472.5Q subma.tted by Roger B. Quincy, Dunedin, be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the C3ty be attthorized to execute said contraet whieh shall be in accor3ance with plans and specifications and bi d. Mot3on was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried una nimousl�r . -2- CI`�X COMMiSSION MEETING April 17, 1961 The Acting Cii;y ManagPr requested action on Item 5, "Bids, Steel 'Lockers", be deferred un�31 plans for furnishing of the new Police Statian can be presented to the Commission. By consent, the Commission agreed to this deferral,. Conunissioner Insco moved to excuse City Manager James Stewait because of illness and that Mr. Weimer be recognized as Acting City Manager during his illnEss, Motion was seconded by Commissioner h'ields and carried unanimously. Regarding traffic signal equipm.ent for intersec�Lions o�' Marianne, Mandalay and CaLiseway Boulevard, South Fort Harrison and Lakeview, Myrtle and Druid, Highland and Druid, the Acting Ci�y Manager recommended acce�ting the 1ow bid af �6,265.15 from Ward Engineering Company, Orlando. Commissioner Walters moved upon the joint r.ecom- mendation of the Electrical Superintendent, Finance Director �nd Assistant Pui:chasin� Agent, that tihe contract for traffic s3gnal equipment be awarded to Ward Engineering for the sum of $6,265.15 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that i:he appropriate officia3s of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid, n7otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Actin� City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of �1,674.86 frorn Electric Sup�1y Company for eight 10 KVA transformers and two 15 I{VA transformers. Commissioner Smi.th moved on the joint recommendation of the Uti].ities Manager, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, that the contract be awarded to Electric Supply Company, Tampa, in the amount of $1,674.86 which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authori.zed to execute saYd contract tivhi�h sha1� be in accordance tivith plans and specifications and bi d. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. It was recomm�nded b3T the Acting City Manager that i;he low alternate bid of �2,138.00 from Gator Equipment Company, Winter Haven, be accepted for one trenching machine for the Gas Distribution Division. Commissioner Fields moved on the joint recommendation of the Utilities Mana�;er, Gas SuperiiiLendent, Finance D:.rector and Assistant Purchasir_g Agent that the bid r�f $2,138.00 submitted by Gator Equipment Company, Winter Haven, be �ccepted u:iich is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contnact which shall be in accordance tivith plans and specifications and bid. Motion was aeconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. fihe Acting City Manager recommended the low bid of �2,229.20 from l�BC Excavabing Company be accepted ior Gou1d Street sanitary sew�rs. Commissioner Walters moved upon the �oint recommendation of tihe City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the Gou1d Street sanitary sewers, Missouri to Madison, be awarded to ABC Excavating Company, Dunedin, for the sum of $2,22q.20 which is the lot�vest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate ofiicials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance �vith plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Acting City Manager thab the lov� bid of �1,�+28.00 from E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Inc., be accepted for paving and curbs on San Remo Avenue from DeLeon to Gul#' to Bay Boul�vard, Commissioner Fields moved on the joint secom- mendation of the City r,ngineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, that the bid of �1,428.Q0 submitted by E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Inc., be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the Gity �e au�horized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Mobion was seconded by Commissioner ti+lal,ers and carried unar�imously . Commissioner Fields moved �o deviate from the agenda to take up Item lg, "Resolution - Changing Name oi Little Pass to Clearwater Pass". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Atiorney read Reeolution �f61-33 requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies to change the name oi T�ittle Pass to ClearwaLer Pass, Commissioner Smith moved Resolution �}61-33 be approved by this Board and the proper officials be authorized to sign it, Motion T,vas seconded by Gommi:ssioner Fields and carried unanimously, In regard to the low bid oi' �9,272,00 from Bailey Builders, Inc., for construction of clul�house for Tennis Club, the Mayor suggested deferring action on the bid until Bailey Builders make corrections at the Memarial Civic Cen�er building. The Acting City Manager called attention i,o a letter datad April 5, 1961, from The Architects Leagu.e of Glear�,rater criticizing design of' the clubhouse. Commissioner Fielcls moved to defer this k�id for further study and investigation. �✓lotion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended the City M�nager get in touch j�rith Bailey Builders, Inc., to resolve these diffi<;tilties at the Civic Cen�er a�d then set a sp�elal meeting to act �n tY�e tennis clubhouse. The Acting City Manager reported he had received a p�tition �igned by 65 emplo,yees requesting the City •to continue to make payr.oll deductions for Tilue Cross and Blue Snield insurance, iv1r, Paul Rettig, Engine�rin� pivision, and Capta�n W. H. Pitts, Fire Department, stated some of the employees would like to continue the Blue -Cross insurance, paying i'or it t�iemselves, as they thought i� better suited their needa than the praposed new A�tna plan for major medical inaurance. The Acting City Mana�e� stated Aetna had received 460 �igned applic�ti�ns fx�om employees witll over 80% of those signing asking for dependents� coverage, Commiusior�er Inaco moved that the petition be received for the record. Motion was seconded by Comrn9.ssion�r Fields and carried unanimously. It was suggested a conieren.ce be set up wi�Eh Mr. N. D. Holman, �he City�s insurance adviser, to answer some o:f the qttest�.ons discussed. � �� -3- CITY CON�MISSION ME:ETING Apri1 17, 1g61 Resolution �61-32 was presented auth,oriz3ng payment of $1,284.43 be paid to Cald,we�Y, Marshall, Trimble 2c Mi�cl2e11, New York attorneys, �'rom the Construction Tru;3t �'uncl of 1960. Comm�.esioner Smith moved Resolution �61-32 be a�proved and the pro�er City of'i'icials be authariznd to sign it. P�o�ion was seconded by Comm.3ssioner Fields and ca�r3.ed unanimously. Resolutior� �f61-34 was presented assessing the cost of paving, curbs and drainage in Jones Street �'rom Garden Avenue to Myrtle Avenue agains� the bPnefi�ed properties. Commissloner Fields moved Resolution �{61-3� be approved and the proper off3cial� be author�z�d to execute it. Motion was seconded by Cor,unissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Resolution f{61-35 �ras presented requiring one property owner t� c7_ean his lot of tiveeds aizd undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution �61-35 be approved and the ;�roper authorities be authori,zed to execute it, Motion was seconded by Cominissioner Sm:tth and carried unanimously. Regarding Drew Street right of way between Myrtle Avenue and Greenwood, the City Attorney asked appraval of payments for the fallowing parcels: W. L. Comstock for land, trees, shrubbery -$800.d0; tif. 0. Swearingen for land, trees and shruabery - $575.00; Gordon L. Kelley for ].and -�0'15.00, trees and shrubbery -$385,00, Commissinner Insco moved on the r�commendation of the �ity Attorney and the Right of Way Agent that the contracts as stated be approved subject ta the Manager�s approval and the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Resolution �61-36 was presented assessing paving, curbs ancl drainage in San Jose Street from Monterey to Bay Shore Drive against the benefited properties, Commissioner Fields moved Resolution �61-36 be approved and th� praper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion taas seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unan:imously. Mr. Louis Scimens, ov,mer of Bel Crest Apartment Motel, 706 Bayvaay Boulevard, complained of the condition of v�cant lots in his area and asked that tney be cleaned of weeds and debris. He also complained of speedin� on thz south end of the beach at night. The Mayor asked the Manager ta check the condition of tne lots and report back as soon as possible. Chief Booth stated there was one cruiser on the beach 24 hours a day and on weekends and holid�ys there were two beach patirols and additional traffic �cntrol men. Commissioner Smith commented on the bad condition of the railroad crossings. Commissioner Insco suggested the railroads be asked to cut the grass and clean up their rights oi' tvay through the center of the City. Commi.ssioner Smit:� moved the Engineer be authorized to contaet i.he railroad people to see about fix�ing up the crossings and having the grass cut. Motion was seconde�. by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Commissione-r umith mentionecl the conflict betureen Chapter 24 of the City Code concerning the �ublic library and the Civil Service Act. The Gity Attorney s�?ggested it woul.d be possible to revise the ordinance concerning regulation of the l�brary ii the Commission sa desired. By consent, it was decided to have a join-� meeting with the Library Board, The A4a;�o� suggested the old dock in front of �ne Municipal Auditorium should be dismantled. By consent, the Commission agreed that it should be torn down. 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Lot 12, Bl, D, Coacl�iman Heights i; _ � Invocation 2. Comme-rcial S3gi�. Application - Capri S3�nS 'J i ' Introductions .ommercial Sign Application - SW Corner �! , 3 Saturn and Drew � P7inutes af Preceding Mee�tings � �+. Bids� 35 Paiis Bunker Pan�s _ Public Hearings ! : Re�;orts from Ci�y &�anager 5. Bids, Stee1 Lockers _ ' 6. Bids, Traffic Signal Equipment ,� Reports from City Attorney 7. Bids, Eleetric T�ansformers ; Citi�ens to be Heard 8. Bids, Trenching Machine Other ComrrLission Action ; 9. Bids, Gould Street Sanitary Set�rers, � AdjournmPnt Missouri to 1�4adison M�eting Pension P].an 2rustees 10. Bids, 5an Remo Paving and Ctirbs ' . 11. Bi,ds, C1ub Hcase for Teiznis Club 12... OtY?er Engineerin� Matters 13. Verbal Reports and Ot11er Pending Matters REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORATEY 14. Resolution - Awarding Clearwater Met3al to . Dr, Jose Antonio Mayobre-Cova 15. Resolution - Awaxding Cl�arwatei '�edal to Arthur Kruse 16. 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