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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 19, 1961
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Hall, Monday June 19,1961 at 1:30 P.M., with the f'ollowing members present:
Robert L. Weatherly
Herbert R. Fields
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Amos G. Smith
Kenneth Walters
Mayor-Commissioner
Corrunissioner
Commissioner
Corrunissioner
Commissioner
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The ~nvocation was given by Reverend Carl
w. Houston, Pasto~ of the Skycrest Baptist Church.
The Mayor expressed apprec~ation to Commiss~oners Insco and Smith for their
cooperation by representing him while he was ill.
The Mayor renognized Exchange Student from Switzerland, Miss Danielle Gearing
attending Clearwater High School.
Commissione~ Walters introduced Colonel Thury, noted World War II Pilot, now
with the Air Reserves.
The City Manager summarized the Public Hea~ing of June 5th relating to sewers in
Fair Oaks Area. He reported that the state Board of Health requires that sewers be laid
not less than 10 f'eet apart from the water lines, and since the property owners preferred
the sewer lines in the easements, an additional cost of $15,655 was estimated by the City
Enginee~ for this project, which is approximately 40~ per foot, and the water lines would
have to be moved to the street. Mr. Richard Marks recommended the sewers go down the
middle of the road. Mr. George Barrow stated no notices were sent for this meeting.
After further discussion, Commissioner Fields moved that this project be sent back to
the City Manager and Engineer for further study for the possible use of the easements,
and to contact the Health Department, report to be made at the July 3rd meeting. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The Mayor requested the Engineer to report on July 3, 1961, the cost of installing
the sewer lines in the easements of Hollingsworth Estates, since no water line exists
there; and p~~pare answers to the questions which have been brought out on this project.
The City Manager presented bids for Tractor-Mower for Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment. He recommended acceptance of the bid of $2563.55 submitted by Orange State
Motor Company, despite the fact that it is not the low bid, because the Parks and
Recreation Director and Parks Superintendent expressed preference for an International
Tractor, and that the four-blade mower is more adapted to the work involved. Commissioner
Fields moved that th0. Bid of Orange State Motor Company, Tampa, for International Tractor
and four-blade mower in the amount of $2563.55 be accepted as the best responsible bid,
upon vecommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Superintendent, Finance
Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, and that the proper City officials be directed
to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented bids for Tractor, gasoline powered, with backhoe
and dozer blade for utilities Department, Gas Division, and recorrunended acceptance of
the bid of Orange State Motor Company in the amount of $4965.46, although not the low
bid, but because this company maintains a large complete parts inventory. Upon the
joint recommendation of the utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent, Finance Director
and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Walters moved acceptance of the bid of
Orange State Motor Company, Tampa, in the amount of $4965.46 as the best responsible
bid, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute same. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented bids for office furniture for the ~olice Department
and reoommended that the following bids be accepted:
Consolidated Hotel Equipment:
(a) desks, credenza, bookcase and table for office of Chief,
Asst. Chief and Chief's Secretary----------------------
(c) desk for other offices --------------------------------
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Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. Brown
S. Lickton
Willis Booth
C~ ty Manager
City Attorney
C:1.ty Engineer
Chief of Police
$656.15
1378.00
582.80
792.46
Commissioner Fields moved upon recommendation of the Police Chief, Finance Director and
Assistant Purchas~ng Agent, that the lcrwest and best bids meeting the city's specifications
in the amount of $656.15 for item (a) and $1378.00 for item (c) submitted by Consol~dated
Hotel Equipment, Clearwater, be accepted; further that the lowest and best bids meeting
the city'S spec~f1cations in the amount of $582.80 for item (V) and $792.46 ~or item (d)
submitted by Largo Office Supply, Largo be accepted; and that the proper City off:1.c~als
'.be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and
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(b) Chairs for ofrices of Chief, Asst. Chief and Chief's
secretary ---------------------------------------------
(d) chairs for other offices ------------------------------
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CITY CO~llicrSSION MEETING
June 19, 1961
Commissioner Insco moved the transfer of funds from appropriation Code A8100.294
to appropriate capital outlay to cover the purchase of o~fice furniture for the Police
Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Attorney Dan McMullen representing the City Cab of Clearwater, Inc., requested
a trans~er of Taxi License to Mr. Ross J. Bolt and Mr. Richard Shook. He stated that
they had purchased the majority o~ the stock in the corporation and while this transfer
request may not be necessary, he thought it would be well to 2n~orm the Commission and
have their approval. CommiSSioner Fields moved that the license o~ the City Cab o~ Clear-
water, Inc., be trans~erred if necessary as outlined by Mr. McMullen. Commissioner
Walters seconded the motion which ca~ried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended approval o~ bids for elect~ical mate~ial ~or PONY
league ~ield west o~ the Air Pa~k in the 3mount of R3692.08. Upon recommendation o~
the Electrical Superintendent, Assistant PurchaSing Agent and C2ty Manager, Commissioner
Srrdth moved approval o~ the awards o~ bids for electrical mater2al for the PONY League
as ~ollows:
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300 pole steps $ 77.46
36 1]2 x 4 screws 3.00
10 alum guy wires 24.00
100 split bolt con. 30.00
1000' #3 THW blk 327.00
15001 #3 THW blk 163.50
2000' #3 THW blk 258.00
100 1-1/4 compl. cpl 27.30
westi~~h5J8exEi4c~~i~s--------------7~64----------------------
100 3/8 x 1 bolts 3.71
10 8" screw ancho~ 53.00
1 oil switch 120.00
8 20 amp breakers 256.00
$910.26
440.35
Raybro Ele~tr1c --------------~-----~-----_______________~_____
1500' 5/16 wire 63.75
6001 #4 5KV RR wire 144.00
500' #B Sol 5 KV wire 57.64
265.39
Morley Electric ------~-------------~-----------________~~____
36 med. angle fixt 900.00
44 wide angle fixb 1100.00
2000.00
Florida Electric -----~------------------------________________
9 1/2 X 10' grd. rd. 23.54
23.54
Hughes Electric -----------------------~--________________~____
1000' ~ bare cop 52.54
52.54
3692.0~
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which are the lowest and best responsible bids, and that the appropriate City o~ricials
be authorized to execute same, in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and unanimously carried.
The City Manager submitted the ~esults of the reapp~aisal of the recording and
reproduction mach~nes ~or Police Communication Center submitted on June 5, 1961, and
recommended the b~d of Dictaphone Corporation, Tampa in the amount of $925.00. Upon
recommendation of the Police Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent,
Commissioner Fields moved the award be made to Dictaphone Corporation, Tampa for
recording and reproduction machine fo~ the Police Communication Center, ~n the amount
of $925.00 as the lowest and best responsible bid meeting the City specirications,
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comnds-
sioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid o~ E. I. Rutledge, Inc., St. Petersburg, ~or
Gas Main Extension, Clearwater Beach, in the amount o~ $18,102.00. Upon recommendation
of the City Engineer$ utilities Manager, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing
Agent, Commissioner Smith moved that the bid of $18,102.00 subrrdtted by E. I. Rutledge,
Inc., ror Gas Main Extension at Clearwate~ Beach be awarded, which is the lowest and
best responsible bid, and that the proper city of~icials be authorized to execute the
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contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, speci~icat~ons and bid of the City.
Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid o~ W. L. Cobb Construction Com~any for
sidewalks, paving and curbs at the new Police Station in the amount of $7454.90. Upon
the recommendation o~ the City Enginee~, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing
Agent, Commissioner Fields moved that the bid of $7454.90 submitted by W. L. Cobb
Construction Company, St. Petersburg, be accepted, which is the lowest and best respon-
sible bid, and the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance ~th the plans and specifications and bid, and the transfer
of funds be authorized ~rom Account A8100.2~4 to cover this purchase. Commissioner
Wa1ters seconded the motion Which carried unanimously.
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City COmnUssion Meeting
June 19, 1961
The City Manager presented the bids for three (3) Refuse Trucks for utilities
Department Refuse Division~ and recommended the bid of Freeman & Sons in the amount
of $31,3~3.00. A representative from Heil Body Company explained the compaction
ability and loading height o~ the He~l Body. Mr. Fuller from the Georgia Tractor,
representing the Leach BOdy, stated that Leach units are maintenance-free, efficient
in operation and low in cost. After further discuss~on, Commissioner Fields moved
that act~on be deferred to the next special meeting to permit time for further
study of these units. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and unanimously
carried.
The City Manager read a resolution of the Amer~can Legion expressing appreciation
to the c~ty of Clearwater ~o~ hospitality at its convention in April 1961.
Comm~ssioner Smith moved that the Commission deviate from the agenda to
hear Mrs. Herbert Brauer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimOUSly. Mrs. Herbert B~auer, representing several motels on the Beach,
including her own King Cole Motel, read a letter to the Commission regarding traffic
conditions on the West Bridge entering Clearwater Beach from the Causeway,
jeopardizing pedestrians crossing the highway and~ requesting the Commission to take
action to make this congested area safe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Cornmdssioner Smith moved that the City Manager and the Traffic Department be
instructed to survey the area and erect the proper s~gns to make the area safe for
the flow o~ pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that the Charity So~icitation Ordinance states that
one member shall come from the Jaycees. Mr. Don Wil~iams, the Jaycee member en this
Board has tendered his resignation~ and the Jaycees requested the City to appoint
Joseph L. Coggan to ~ill the vacancy. Commissioner Smith moved that the Commission
honor the recommendation of the Jaycees. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters
and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager submitted a request from Buckley'S Restaurant to place an
underground grease trap on Papaya St~eet, approximately rour feet on city property.
The Engineering Department had no objection, Commissioner F~elds moved that
Buckley'S Restaurant be granted permission to place a grease trap underground and
covered approximately four feet on City property, on Papaya Street. Commissioner
Walters seconded the motion which ca~ried, Comrrdssioners Insco, Fields, Walters,
and Weatherly voted "Ayell and Commissioner Smith voted "No."
The City Manager presented a request from Mr. James Poindexter of the R. J.
Roebuck Advertising Company, Inc., for perrrdssion to rent the vacant Room #7 in the
Marina for $80.00 per month. Commissioner Walters moved that Room #7 at the Marina
be rented to R. J. Roebuck and James M. Poindexter under the terms of the standard
lease to expire at the same time as other leases for that bu~lding. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the County Commission for five
parking spaces to be reserved on Ba~ Avenue. Commissioner Smith moved that the
City Manager be given authority to work out this problem as he sees fit. Motion was
by Cornmdssioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that the $840,000 of Revenue Certificate Bond Issue
would be ready for signature on Jul~ 7, 1961, in New York City. Commissioner Insco
moved that the Mayor be authorized to travel to New York to sign the bonds. Motion
was seconded by Comrrdssioner Fields and unanimously carried.
Resolution #61-55 was presented assessing the cost of constructing sanitary
sewer, manholes and appurtenances in the area bounded on the north by Union Street,
on the east by the A.C.L Railroad, on the south by Granada Street, and on the
west by Edgewater Drive. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution 1~1-55 be approved
and the proper orricials be authorized to execute it. Mot~on was seconded by
Comrrdssioner Fields and unanimOUSly carried.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-56 authorizing payment of $867.30
to Fisca~ Agents, Leedy, Wheeler~ & Alleman, from the Construction Trust Fund for
printing the brochures on the $600,000 issue of bonds for the City. Commissioner
Insco moved Resolution #61-56 be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion ,qaS seconded by Comrrdssioner Smith and unanimously carried.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #61-57 authorizing payment of $850.00
to Briley, Wild & Associates, for Engineering Services in connection with the
Clearwater East Treatment Plant and Interceptor Sewers. Commissioner Insco moved
Resolution #61-57 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by CO~Bsione~ Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #61-58, authorizing payment of $2.56
from the Construction Trust Fund to First National Bank of Clearwater as Trustee.
Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #61-58 be approved and the proper officials
authorized to execute ~t. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and unanimously
carried.
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City Commdssion Meet~ng
June ~9, 1961
The c~ty Attorney presented Resolut~on #61-59 authorizing the City of
Clearwater to pay all or part of tne cost of group ~nBurance plans for emp~oyees
and offioers or tne City. Commissioner F~elds moved Resolution #01-59 be approved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and unanimously oarried.
, Commissioner Fields moved the contract for hOBp~talizat~on and medical
insurance be awarded to the Aetna Lire Insurance Company, which ~s the lowest and
best responsible bid, and the appropriate ofricia1s of the City be authorized to
execute it, which shall be in accordance with the terms, specifications and bid,
and that the erfective date of the oontract ror insurance Bha~1 be Ju~y 1, 1961,
and that all other contracts for group hospitalization or med~cal insurance now
being carried by the City ror the benefit of employees be canceled as of the
erfective date or the new plan. Comrndssioner Smith seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco moved that Commissioner Smith be excused from the meeting
at this time. Motion was seconded by Cornmdssioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Th~ City Attorney read on ita first reading Ordinance No. 898 amending the
Gas Code of the City of Clearwater of 1960. Comndssioner Fields moved Ordinance
~98 be passed on its first reading. Cornmdssioner Wa~ters seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
Resolution #61-60 was presented requiring fourteen property owners to clean
the~r lots of weeds and undergrowth. CommiSSioner Fields moved Resolut~on #61-60
be approved and the proper officials be author~zed to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented a sublease from Biffburger of Tampa, Inc., to
Robert J. Roebuck and James M. Po~ndexter for space on the ground rloor of the
Marina Building. Commdssioner Fields moved that the sublease agreement between
Biffburger of Tampa, Inc.3 as Lessor, and Robert J. Roebuck and James M. Poindexter,
as Lessee, be approved subject to the approval or the City Manager and City Attorney~
and the proper orficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Walters and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney presented a request for the purchase in the amount or $650.00
ror the right of way needed for Drew Street from Clara D. Kirkpatr~ck and Gertrude
~~ohman. Commissioner Fields moved the purchase of property ror the right of way for
Drew Street be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commiss~oner Walters and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco suggested that the Mayor write letters to those people
who provided free boat trips on the day of the celebration of Clearwater Pass dedication.
Commissioner Insco moved that Commissioner Fields be excused from the meeting
pf July 3, 1961. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 19, 1961
AGENDA
crry CO~WISSION MEETING
JUNf 19, 1961
1:30 P.M.
Public Hearings
1. Continuation - Sanitary Sewers - Fair Oaks
Area
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 rrrustees
Reports from Gity Mana~er
2. Bids, Tractor-Mower
3. Bids, Tractor-Backhoe-Blade
4. Bids, Office Furniture - Police Dept.
5. Bids, Electrical Material
6. Bids, Recording and Reproduction Machine
7. Bids, Gas Mains
a. Bids, Sidewalks, Paving and Curbs -- New
Police Station
9. Bids, Refuse Trucks
10. Resolution - American Legion
11. Appointment to Charities Solicitation Board
12. Other Engineering Matters
13. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
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15.
Assessment Resolution - Union Street
Resolution authorizing Payment of Fiscal
Agents for Reimbursement for Printing
Brochures for $600,000 Utility Issue
Resolution - Briley, Wild Payment-1959 Series
Resolution - payment of Trustee's Fee to
First National Bank - 1956 Series
Resolution authorizing Payment of Group
Insurance for City Employees
Ord. #a98 - Amending City Gas Code
Lot Mowing Resolution
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THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPAR~IENT OF FLORIDA
Forty-Third Department Convention, Cocoa Beach
May 19, 20, 21, 1961
RESOLU'l1 ION
WHEREAS, The City of Clearwater, Florida, has on April 15 and 16th, been host
to the Seventh District Constitutional Conference of the American Legion and The
American Legion Auxiliary, and
WHEREAS, the said City of Clearwater, Florida has spared no effort to make
said convention a huge success and the success of said convention has been largely
due to the wonderful hospitality of its citizens, and
WHEREAS, their outstanding and beautiful housing facilities together with the
cooperation of all City Officials and others of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
NOW, THEREFORE BE TII RESOLVED, that the Seventh District Constitutional
Conference in regular session assembled does hereby unanimously express its thanks and
appreciation to the said City of Clearwater, Florida for its unselfish contribution
in making this conference an outstanding success.
/s/ Sam A. McCollum
7th Dist. Commander
Frank C. Scholtz
Conference Chairman
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June 19, 1961
Mayor Robert L. Weatherly and
Board of Commissioners
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
We are sure you are aware of the highly dangerous traffic condition that exists in the
area of the new West Bridge entering Clearwater Beach from the Causeway. Vehicles
usually come down from the crest or this bridge onto Clearwater Beach at dangerous
speeds anywhere from 40 to 60 miles per hour and during the night at much higherspeeds~
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CITX COMMZSSION IYfEETING
June 19, 1�61
The City C�mmission of the City of Clearwater met in regulax� session at the City
Ha,11, Monday June lg, 1961 at 1; 30 P, M. , w3.th the i�ollow.ing members presen� :
Robert L� Weatherly D4a:yor-Comm3ssioner
Herbert R. Fields Commissioner
Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner
Amos G. Smith Corrun3.ssioner
Kenneth Walters Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart City Nianager
HPrbert M. Brown City A�torney
S. Lickton City Engineer
Wil.lis Booth Chief of Policz
The Mayor called the meet3ng to order. �'he invocation was given by Reverend Carl
W. Houston, Pas�or of the Skycrest Baptist Church.
The Mayor expresued apprecia,tion to Commissioners Insco ans� Smith for their
cooperation by representing him while he was ill.
The Mayor re�ognized Exchange Student from SwJ.tzerland, Miss Danielle Gearing
attending Clearwater High School.
Commissioner Walters introduced Colonel Th��ry, noted World War ZI Pilot, now
wi�h the Air Reserves.
The City Manager summarized the �ublic Hearing of June 5th relating to sewers in
Fair Oaks Area. He reported that the State Board of Health requiies thab sewers be laid
not less than 10 feet apart from the water lines, and since the property owners preferred
the sewer lines in the easemen�s, an additional cost of �15,655 was estimated by the City
Engineer for this project, which is approximately 40� per f'oot, and the water lines would
have Co be moved to the street. Mr. Richard I+Tarks recommended the sewErs go down the
middle of the road. Mr, George Barrow stated no notices were sent for this meeting.
After further discussion, Cornmissioner Fields moved that this project be sent back to
the City Manager and Engineer for further study for the possible use of the easements,
and to contact the Health Department, report to be made at the July 3rd meeting. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The Mayor requested the Engineer to report on July 3, 1961, the cost of installing
the sewer lines in the easements of Hollingsworth Estates, since no water line exists
there; and p�epare answers to the questions which have baen brought out on this project.
The City Manager presented bids fbr Tractor-Mower for Par.ks and Recreation Depart-
ment. He recommended acceptance o� the bid of $2563.55 suk::�ciited by Ora�ge State
Motor Company, despite the fact that it is not the low bid, because the ParkJ and
Recreation Director and Parks Superintendent expressed preference for an International
Tractor, and that the four-blade niower is more adapted to the work involved. Commissioner
Fields moved that the Bid of Orange State Motor Company, Tampa, for International �ractor
and four-blade mower in the amount of. $2563.55 be accepted as the best responsible bid,
upon �ecommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director, Parks Superintendent, �'inance
Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, and that the proper City officials be d:Lrected
to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presenced bids for Tractor, gasoline powered, with backhoe
and dozer blade for Utilities Department, Gas Disision, and recommended acceptance of
the bid of Orange State Motor Company in the amount of �4965,�}6, altlzough not the low
bid, but because this company maintains a large complete parts inventory. Upon the
joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent, Finance Director
and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Wal�ers moved acceptance of the bid of
Orange State Moto.r Company, Tampa, in the amount of ��g65,�}6 as the best responsible
bid, and �hat the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute same. Motion
was seconded by Commissicner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented bids for office furniture for the Aolice Department
and reoommended that �;he following bids be aceepted:
Cbi�solidated Hotel Fquipment;
(a) desks, credenza, bookcase and table for office of Chief,
Asa't. Chief and Chief's Secretary- --------- -------- $656,15
(c) desk for other of=ices ----------- ---------- --------- 1378,00
Largo Oifice Supply
(b) Cha3rs for offices of Chief, Asst. Chief and Chief's
secretary ------------------------ -------------------- 82.80
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(d) chairs for other o=fices --------- ------------------- 792,46
Commiss3oner Fields moved upon recommendatioil of the Police Chief, Finance Director and
Assis•tant Purchasing Agent, that the Tawest and best bids meetin� the city's specificationa
ir_ the amount of $656,15 for item (a) and $1378.00 i'or item (c) submitted by Consolida�ed
Hotel �quipment, Clearwater, be accepted; further that the lowest and best bids meeting
the ci�y�s specifications zn the amount of $582.80 for item {�i) and $792.�F6 for item (d)
subm3tted b;�'Lazgo Off3.ce Suppl�r, Largo be accepted; and that the proper City officials
be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
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CZTY COn�LLSSION MEETING
June 19, 1961
Commissioner Insco moved the transfer of funds from appiopr3a�ion Code A87,00.294
to appropriate capi�al outlay to ccver the purePi�se of office t'urnil;ure for the Po13.ce
Department. Motion was seconded by Coinm3.ssioner Fields and carr3ec� unanimously.
Attorney Dan McMullen representing the City Cab of Clearwater, Inc., requested
a transfer of Taxi License to Mr. Ross J. Bolt ana Mr. Richard Shook, He stated i;hat
they had purchased the majority of the stock in the corporation and while this transfer
request may not be necessary, he though�L it would pe well to inform the Commission and
have their approval, Conunissioner Fields moved that the license of the City Cab of Clear-
water, Inc„ be transferred if necessar5* as outlined by Mr. McMullen. Commissioner
Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously,
The City P4anager recommended approval of bids for elecf.rical material for PONY
league field west of the Air Park in the amount of R36g2.08. Upon recommendation of
the Electrical Superintend�nt, Assistant Purclzasing Agenti and City Manager, Commissioner
Smith moved approval o� the av,rards of bid� for electrical material Por the PONY League
as follows:
G.raybar Electric --------------------------
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300 pole stsps � 77,�6
36 1/2 x�- screws 3.00
10 alum guy wires 24.00
100 split bolt con. 30.00
1000 �,-�3 THW blk 327 , 00
1500� #3 TxW blk 163.50
2000� #3 THW blk 258.00
100 1-1/4 compl, cpl 27.30
Westinghouse Electric ------------------•-----------_-----
?4 5/8 x 14 bolts ?.64 ----�
100 3�8 �; 1 bolts 3,7�
10 8" screw anchor 53.D0
]. oil switch 120.00
8 20 amp breakers 256,00
Raybro Electric ------------------------------------------------
1500 � 5/16 w�.re 63. 75
600' ��I- 5KV RR w=ire 144.00
500� #�8 Sol 5 xV wi�e 57.64
�iorley Electric ----------------------------------------------
36 med, angle fixt 900,00
44 wide angle fixb 1100.00
$910.26
440�35
265.39
2000.00
Florida Electric ------------•---------5------------------------ 23.5�
9 1/2 x 10� grd. rd. 23. 4
Hughes Electric -------------------5--5------------------------ 52.54
1000' �4 bare cop 2, 4
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which are the lovrest and best responsible bids, and that the appropriate City officials
be authorized to executa same, in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and unanimously carried.,
t'he City Manager sub�r�itted the results of the reappraisal of the recording and
reproduction machines for Police Communication Center submitted on June 5, 1961, and
recorunended the bid of Dictaphone Corporation, Tampa in the amoun� of �g25.00. Upon
recommendation of the Police Chief, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent,
Commissioner Fields mo�red the award be made to Dictaphone Corporation, Tampa for
recording a,nd �Eproduction machine for the Police Communication Genter, in the amount
of $g25.00 as the lo�rest and best responsible bid meeting the Cit;y specifications,
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commis-
sior_er Walters and carried unanimously,
The City Manager recommended the bid of E. I, Rutledge, Inc „ St. Petersburg, for
Gas Main Extension, Clearwater Beach, in the amount of �18,102,00. Upon recommendation
of the City Engineer, Utilities Manager, Finance Director and ANsistant Purchasing
Agent, Commissioner Smith moved that the bid of $18,102.00 subrrr3.tted by E. I. Rutledge,
Inc., for Gas Main Extension at Clearwater Beach be awarded, wriich is the lowest and
best responsible bid, and that the proper city officials be authorized to execute Lhe
contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specificationa and bid of' the City;
Commi.ssioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of YJ, L. :Cobb Gonstruction Company for
sidewalks, paving and eurbs at the new Police Station in the amount of �7454.90, Upon
the recommenda�ion of thz City Engineer, F'inar_ce Director �nd Assistant Purchasing
Agent, Commissioner Fields moved that the bid o�' �7454.90 submitted by W. L. Cobb
Construction Company, St. Petersburg, be accepted, which is the lowest and best respon-
sible bid, an� the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bicl, and the transfer
of iunds be authorized from Account A8100.294 to cover this purchase, Commissioner
Walters seconded the motion c� ich carried unanimously,
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City Commiasion Meeting
June lg, 1961
The Ci�y Manager presented the bids for tiiree (3) Refuse Trucks for Utilities
Department Refuse Division, and recommended thE bid of Freeman & Sor•.p in the amount
of �31,343.00. A representative from Heil Body Company explained the campaction
ability and loading height of �he Heil Body. Mr. Fuller from the Georgia Traetor,
'representing the Leach Body, stated that Leach units are maint'enance-free, efficien.t
in operation and low in cost, After further discussion, Commissioner Fields moved
that action be deferred to the next special meeting ta permit tirne for further
study of these units. Motion was sec�nded by Commissioner Walters and unanimously
carried.
The Cicy Manager read a resolution of the Axnerican Legion expressing appreciation
to the C3ty of Clearwater for hospitality at itu convention in April 1961.
Commissioner Smith moved that the Comrnission deviate from the a�enda to
l�ear �s. Herbert Brauer. Motion was seconded by Comriissioner �'ields and carried
unanimously. Mrs, Herbert Brauer, representing several motels on the Beach,
including her own K3.ng Cole Motel, read a letter to the Commission regarding traffic
conditions on the Ylest Bnidge enterin� Clearwater Beach from the Causeway,
jeopardizing pedestrians crossing the highway and, requesting the Commission to take
action to make this congested area safe for vehicular and pedestrian tra:ffic.
Commissioner Sm3th moved that the City IKanager and the Traffic Department be
instructed to survey the area and erect the proper signs to make the area safe for
the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Moi;ion was seconde�. by Comm3.ssioner
Insco and carried ux�animously.
The City Manager announced that the Charity uolicitation Ordinance states that
one member shall come from the 3aycees. A'!r. Don Williams, the Jaycee member cri this
Board has tendered his resignation, and the Jaycees requested the City to appoint
Joseph L. Coggan to fill the vacancy. Commissioner Smith moved that the Commission
honor tYie recommendation of the Jaycees. P•Zotion was seconded 'oy Commissioner Walters
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager submitted a request from Buckley�s Restaurant to place an
underground grease trap on Papaya Street, approximately four feet on city property.
The Engineering Department had no objection, Commissioner Fields moved that
Buckley�s Restaurant be granted permission to place a grease trap underground and
covered approximately four feet on City property, on Papaya Street. C�mmissioner
Walters seconded the motion which carried� Commissioners Insco, rields, Walters, .
and Weatherly voted "I�ye" and Commissioner SrrLth voted "No."
The City Manager presented a request from Mr. James Poindexter of the R. J.
Roebuck Advertisin� Company, Inc., for permission to rent the vacant Room #7 in the
Marina for �80.00 per month, Commissioner Walters moved that Room �( at the Marina
be rented to R. J, Roebuck and James M. Poindexter under the terms of the standard
lease to expire at the same time as other leases for that building, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the County ComrrLi.ssion for five
parking spaces to be reserved on Bay Avenu.e, Commissioner Smith moved that the
City Manager be given authority to work out this problem as he sees fit, Motion wa.s seconded
by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that the $840,000 of Revenue Certificate Bond Issue
would �e ready ior signature on July 7, 1961, in New York City. Commissioner Tnsco
moved that the Mayor be authorized to travel t� New York to sign the bonds. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and unanimously carried,
Resolution #61-55 was presented assessing the cost of constructing sanitary
sewer, manholes and appurtenanePs in the area bounded on the north by Union SLreet,
on the east by the A.C.L Railroad, on the south by Gr�nada Street, and on the
west by Edgewater Drive. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution y-{61-55 be approved
and tk�e proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Com�mi.ssioner Fielc�s and nnanimousl;r carried.
The City Attorney presented Resolution ,-�{61-56 authorizing payment of �867.30
to Fiscal Agents, Leedy, WY!eeler, & Alleman, from the Construction Trust Fund for
printing the brochures on the �600,000 issue o� bonds for the City. Commissioner
Insco moved Resolution #/51-56 be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion w�s seconded by Commissioner Smith and nnanimously carried.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #61-57 authorizing payment of $850.00
to Briley, Wild & Associates, for Engineering Services in connection with the
Clearwater East Treatment Planb and Interceptor Sewers, Conunissioner Insco moved
Resolution �61-57 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Ci1;y Attorney presented Resolution �1-58, authorizing payment of $2.56
from the Construction Trust Fund to First National Bank of Clearwater as Trizstee.
Comm:i.ssioner Fielda moved Resolution ,-�/51-58 be approved and the prop�r officials
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and unanimously
carried.
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City Conun�tssion Meeting
June ].9, 1961
The City Attorney presented Reaolution �1-59 authoriz3ng the City of
Cle�rwater to pay all Qr part of the cost of group insura:�ce plans for employees
and officers of the City. Qommissioner F3e1ds moved Resolution �`61-59 be appr�ved
an� the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconcled by
Commissioner Smith and unanimously carried,
Commissioner Fi.elds inoved �he contract for hospitalization and medical
insurance be awarded to the Aetna Lize Insuranes Company, vrhich is the lowest and
best responsible bid, and the appro�riai;e of�icials of the C3.ty be authorized to
execute it, which sha11 be in accordance wlth the terms9 specifica;tions and bid,
and that the effective date of the contrac� for insurance shall be July 1, 1g61,
and that all o�her contracts for group hospitalization or medical instirance now
be�ng carried by the City for the benefit of employees be canceled as of the
effective date �t� the new plan. Commiss3oner Smith seconded the mo�ion, which
carried unanimously.
Gommissioner Insco moved that Commissioner SmitY� be excused from the meeting
at this t3me. Motion was seconded by Co�ssioner Fie].ds and carried unanimously,.
Th� City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance No. 898 amending the
Gas Code of the City oi Clearwater of 1960, Corr�nissioner Fields moved Ordinance
�98 be passed on its first reading. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion
which carried unanimuusly.
Pesolution #61=60 was presented requiring fourteen property owners to clean
�heir lots of weeds and undergrowtr�, Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #61-60
be approved and the proper officials be author.ized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unan3.mously.
The City Attorney presented a sublease from Biffb�.zrger of mampa, Inc., to
Robert J. Roebuck and James M. Poindexter for space on the ground floor of the
�farina Building. Commissioner Fields moved that the sublease agreement between
Biff'�burger of Tampa, Inc„ as Lessor, and Robert J. Roebuck an�. James M. Poindexter,
as Lesaee, be approved subjec� to the approval of the City hlanager and City Atto,rney,
and t,ze proper officials be authorized to exeeute it. �otion was seconded by
Comanissioner WaTters and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented a request for �he purchase in the amount of $650.00
for the right of way needed for Drew Streef f��om Clara �. Kirkpatrick and Gertrude
��c�?i?��?. Commissioner F3elds moved the purchase of property for the right of way for
Drew Stree� be approv?d and the proper ofi'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Gommission�r b7alters and carried unanimously�
Commissioner Snsco sugg8sted that the Mayor write letters to those people
who provided free boat trips on the day of the celebration of Clearwater Pass dedication,
Commissioner Insco moved that Comriissioner Fields be excused f'rom the meeting
�of Ju].y 3, 1961, Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously,
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M,
ATTEST:
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CITY CO��IZSSIUnT I�EZ'ING
June 19, 7-961
AG�NDA Fublic Hearings
C�Pi' L'OP�ZNtI�SION i�TFETING
JUN� 19, 1961 l. Gontinuatian - Sanitary Sewers - Fair Qaks
1.:3� P.T�i. Area
Invocation Ftenorts from Citv Mana�er
Tntroductions
I�tinutes o� Freceding Meetings 2. Bids, Tractor-Mawer
Public Hearings 3. Bids, Tractor-Baekhoe-Blade
Reports from City I�fanager L�, Bids, Office Furniture - Police Dept.
Reports from Ci;ty t�ttornep 5. Bids, E'lec�rical Material
Citizens to be Heard 6. Bids, Recording and R�productio� Machin�
Other Gommission Action 7. Bids, Gas I�Zains
Adjournrcent g. Bids, 5idewalks, Paving and Curbs -- r;ew
��leeting Pension Plan Trustees PQlice Station
9. Bids, Re;;'use Truc�s
10. Resolution - American Leg�,on
11. Appointment to Chaxities Solicitation Eoard
12. Other Engineering Matters
13. Yerbal Reports ancl Other Pending I�?atters
Reports from Git Attornev
1L�.. Assessment Resolution - Union Street
15• Resolution authori2ing Fayment of Fiscal.
Agents for Reimbursement for Prir_ting
Brochures for �600,000 Utility Issue
16. Resolutian - Briley, t�7ild Payment-1959 Series
17. Resolution - payment of Truste��s F`ee to
I`irst IvTational Bank - 1956 Series
1$. Resolution authorizin� Payment of Group
Insurance for C�ty Employees
19. Ord. �$9$ - Amending City Gas Code
20. Lot Pnowing Resalution
THE t�MERICAN LEGIO�T, DEPARTI�tENT OF FLORIDA
Farty-Third Department Gorlventio�, Cocoa Beacr
P�Iay 19, 20, 21, 1961
RESOLUTION
WHERLAS, The City of Clearwater, Florida, has on April 15 and 16th, been host
to the Saventh District Consti�utzonal Conference of the Amsrican Legion and The
AmeriGan Legion Aujciliary, and
irTHEREAS, the said City of Clearwater, Flor.ida has spared no efiort to make
said convention a huge success and the success of said convention has been largely
due to the wonderful hospitality of its citizens, and
WHEREAS, their outst�nding and beautiiul housing facilities together with the
coopexation of a�l City Ofiicials and others of the City of Cl.earwater= Florida,
NOW, THEREFORE BE I�' RESOLVED, that the Seventh District Constitutional
Conference in regular session assembled does hereby unani�ously expre�s its thanks and
appreciation to the said City of Clearwater, Florida for its unselfish contribution
in making this conf�rence an outstanding succes�.
�s/ Sam A. iScGollum
7th Dist. Gommander
Frank C. Scholtz
Conference Chairman
_June 19, 1961
Nlayor Robert L. Weatherly and
B oard of Commissionex s
Gity of Clearwater
Clearwater, Floricla
Gentlemen:
We are sure you are aware of the highly dangerous traffic condition that exists in tha
area of �he netiv West Bridge enterir.g Glearwater f�each from the Causeway, Vehicles
usually come down from the crest oi this bridge onto Clearwater Beach at dangerous
spee�ls anywhere ,from t�.0 to 60 miles per hour and during �he night at much higher speeas.
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City Comm3.ssion Meetin�
June 19, 1961
In the past f3ve days there have been two tra=fic accidents in this area, as
your police rec�rds will show. And there have been many minc�r acc3,dents that have
no� been reported to the police. There are dozens of near accidents every day, with
cars climl�ing over the curbs of i:�lands to avoid collisioils,
Tt is almost imp�ss3ble a�d certainly very dangerous for pedestrians to try to
cross the highway from tie nor.tn side of �iarianne S�reet to Howard Johnsons, The Civic
Center, or the Large and Sma11 Marinas. This conc�.i.tion is not only a constant threat
to our ovm famil3.es, but to the �uests of our motels, who are afraid to cross the
highway on f'oot or to pull in or out of our places of bixsiness.
The motorist approaching �his bridge from the Causeway, because of the height,
cannot see what lies before hiin, and as �here �re no warning si�ns of any kind to
inform him of the danger or of the fact that it is a highly ccngested area, he continues
at his same speed that he has used on the causeway, and even increases it materially
as he x�olls downhill off the bridge. Th� one srriall 25 mile speed limit sign a� the
entrance to this bridge is tvholely inadequate and so placed that tlze majority of
motorists do not even see it.
It is nec�ssary for the Nafety of our residents and our touriais t� slo[�*
doWn this traffie before it reaches the West Bridge coming off the Causeway.
We respectfully ask that the Board of Commissioners take whatever measures are
necessary to make �chis area a safe one for vehicular and foot traffic, and prevent
that fatal accident that certainly will happen under present conditions,
Respectfully yours,
Joseph & Dorothy Whitney /s� Herbert 8c Joan Brauer
Fun �N Sun Motel King Cole Mo�el
Fre� N.arra /s/ Antlzony 8c Maltese Sylvay
Sun Motel Sandpiper Motel
Arm�,nd J, Falzone
Shell Station
0. G, Haggert
Marina Fish Shop
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