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08/21/1961 , " . ,,:,~., ' ,,'!l .~'..lo-t";~": ';/." \(,.i.(~."t\;>:~~:-:,~.I~;?~\:7;\~$~~~r'" ,,~,~;-~j\:~;L;d~~:..t'~:~':;i~;;,:c:.~U~.~,t~'L0:;t:,~~~~~~~;\:,:;~L;;,::.',;;,>; ::':,;,~.1..";;!j'~;:jt4::~~k~~~~t~~~(~~~~~~~~i::;:;:":;:::,;(\;/< ,,' .'. .' ',' . _ . , ~ "." .> .. :..;.........1. ",.,..,~t..... \ ""_',~ 0:. 1-/50 crry COMMISS10N MEETING August 21, 1961 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, August 21, 1961 at 1:30 P.M., ~ith the following members present: Robert L. Weatherly Herbert R. Fields Kenneth Walters Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Cleveland Insco, Jr. Amos G. Smith Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: Gerald Weimer Herbert M. Brown Tom Murphy Capt. Carl F. Martin Acting City Manager City Attorney Representing City Engineer Representing Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Lloyd W. Mullis, of the Friendship Methodist Church. Commissioner Fields moved that the minutes of the meetings of August 7, g and 10, 1961 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each commissioner, subject to approval of Commissioners Insco and Smith. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Commissioner Walters moved to deviate from the agenda to consider the appoint- ment of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ralston as Ambassadors of the City. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion ~hich carried unanimously. The Mayor presented Identification Cards to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ralston, as personal representatives and Ambassadors-at- Large for the City of Clearwater, and gave them a letter to the Mayor of the City of Nagano, Japan, and a letter of introduction from Commissioner Cleveland Insco, President of the Sister City program of this City. 'Colonel James Watkins reported that an Alert Program had been planned for August 26, and recommended that the City of Clear~ater participate in the exercise. He also announced the l2-hour Civil Defense Course will not be scheduled at the present time, because of insufficient funds. Commissioner Walters moved that the City of Clearwater participate in the Civil Defense Exercises on August 26, as recommended by Colonel Watkins. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the Agenda to consider a contract for Chestnut Street Right of Way. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed contract for purchase of property known as Lot 5, Markley Addition, in the wmount of $42,000 from P~. and Mrs. Thomas Shepherd and Mr. and Mrs. H. Marvin Rittman, for the Chestnut Street Right of Way, and recommended approval. Commissioner Fields moved the contract for the purchase o~ Lot 5, Markley Addition be approved as recommended by the City Manager, the City At- torney, and Right of Way Agent, and that the proper officials be authorized to ex- ecute it. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion ~hich carried unanimously. Mrs. Robert Butcher, representing Friends of the Library, presented a check in the amount of $1810.00 for furnishing the colored library. Commissioner Walters moved that the City accept the check for $1810.00 from the Friends of the Library for furnish- ings ~or the Northeast Brancp of the Library. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager presented bids for resurfacing Osceola Avenue from Drew Street to Cleveland Street, and recommended the bid of Golden Triangle Asphalt in the amount of $2211.60. Upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Fields moved the bid ~or 4,560 square yards of asphaltic concrete pavement presented by the Golden Triangle Asphalt Products Company, St. Petersburg, for $2211.00 be accepted, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate city officials be authorized to ex- ecute said contract which shall be in accordance ~ith the plans and specifications and bid, and that the City of Clearwater keep an inspector on the job ~hile it is in process. ,Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Acting Manager presented bids for a portable chlorinator for the Utilities Department, Water Division and recommended the bid of Fisher Porter in the amount o~ $819.00. Upon recommendation of the Water Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Walters moved that the bid in the amount o~ $819.00 submitted by Fisher and Porter Company, Jacksonville, for one portable chlori- nator be accepted as the lowest and best responsible bid, and the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, speCifications and bid. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager presented bid for 400 groin barriers on the beach and stated the bid from Florida Prestressed Concrete 1n the amount of $8600.00 was the only bid received. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Fields moved that the bid of Florida Prestressed Con- ,crete Company ,Inc., Tampa, in the amount of $8600.00 be accepted as the lowest and , best responsible bid, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said con- ,-~, ~-:-...----,-:.~...'..,:;.':".;:.~:(..;:.:!~: .-:' ~-:-', .... A _.. ---:--- -, , . " ''='; , " .' '>.: l.'.~, ..' , " "....' ~ . ~, ,. ,;~,. ,., .:-, ...,.....;; ,",'. ',' ' .. ./".'''; " , . l,~ .,.. . .,..-...~;,,;..~.."ti...kv'i.:.':'h...,... . LI3~/ -2. CITY cm.MISSION MEETING August 21, 1961 :i~ ~f~~\ , ' ;lt~'r;;<",. ,3)t;;:: ., "",:.',,,,,,\,,,,.I.,i'l,;~~ . ti0~r~;~t;;i~~~ ' , ""'::"!\':"f"'''\~ tract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Com- missioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Walters moved that Commissioners Smith and Insco be excused from this meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Acting Manager presented bids for Bamboo Lane paving and curbing, and recommended the bid of Moorefield Paving Company in the amount of $4260.00. Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Walters moved the bid for paving and curbing of Bamboo Lane be accepted in the amount of $4260.00 from Moorefield Paving, St. Petersburg, as the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the proper officials be authorized to ex- ecute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Acting Manager presented bids for a 300-root Mandalay Park Groin-Fishing Pier, and recommended the bid of Bunnell Piling Co. Inc., in the amount of $5~,389.QO. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, Commissioner Fields moved that the bid or Bunnel} Piling Co., Inc., Naples, in the amount of $54,389.00 be accepted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion. Mr. Frank Photiadis objected on the grounds that there is no need for the pier; does not provide sufficient parking space; and will create more noise. Mr. Leonard Merrell stated that the pier should be extended to 600 feet, that the City should regulate the parking in that area, suggested adequate lighting along the beach, and recommended closing the beach at certain pours. After discussion, vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. The Acting Manager read a letter from Robert A. Freeze, City Prosecutor, re- questing an increase of $1200.00 per year in salary. Commissioner Walters moved to postpone action on this request to discuss the matter with the City Manager. Com- missioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimoUSly. The Acting City Manager brought up the matter of sidewalks on Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Commissioner Fields moved to postpone action on sidewalks for Gulf to Bay Boulevard until the second meeting in September. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance #902 regardj,ng fees for garbage and/or trash collection be read and considered on its second reading by title only. Com- missioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Fields moved that Ordinance ~02 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read on rirst reading Ordinance #903, providing ror the number of voting machines at City elections. Commissioner Fields moved that Ordinance #903 be passed on rirst reading. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Resolution #61-83 was presented providing for the payment to Hompon and Asso- ciates, $130.00 from Utility Revenue Certificate Trust Fund, 1960, for a surveyor property recently purchased in North Clearwater. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #61-83 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented an Easement Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Loyd C. Mosley and wife, at the north water tank site in the Nwk of the swi of the SW~ or 2-29-15 to provide for laying and maintaining water lines from the site to Kings Highway. Commissioner Fields moved the Easement Agreement at tne north water tank site be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Attorney announced that the City had signed a Utility Agreement w~th the State Road Department to move utilities in connection with the construction o~ Myrtle Avenue. This agreement made the City liable ~or any delays in the con- struction caused by the City. The Cone Brothers Construction Company have brought suit against the State Road Department for about $43,000.00 with the City being a party in interest. It has been agreed that the City would pay $17,000.00 and the State Road Department $3,000.00 for a total or $20,000 in full settlement or the suit. After discussion, Commissioner Fields moved the City of Clearwater pay $17,000.00 and the State Road Department pay $3,000.00, making a total payment or $20,000.00 to Cone Brothers in full settlement of any and all damages as a result of the Myrtle Avenue Construction, it being understood that this settlement bears the approval of the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer; and that the lawsuit now pending against the State Road Department in which the City of Clear- water is a real party in interest, be dismissed forthwith. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Resolution #61-84 was presented requiring thirty-three property o~ners to clean their lots or weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution 61-84 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. 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H ~,' '71< .~t .\" ,,, -J- C 11'Y COMf'liISSION MEETING August 21, 1961 Resolution #61-85 was read protesting an increase in telephone rates and re- questing public hearings and investigation by Florida Railroad and Public Util- ities Commission. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #61-85 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it; and that a copy be forwarded to the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Resolution #61-86 was presented providin~ for payment of $4561.93 to Leedy, Wheeler & Alleman, Fiscal Agents, for services in connection with the issuance, delivery and sale of Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series 1960. Com- missioner Fields moved that Resolution #61-86 be passed and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Resolution #61-87 was presented providing for payment of $628.30 to Security- Columbian Banknote Company for preparing coupon certificates for Utilities Tax Dm- provement Certificates, 1960. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #61-87 be approved and the proper officials authorized to execute it. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a settlement with Sarah Byers, owner of the east half of Lot 1, Block 1, Sarah McMullen's Subdivision in the amount of $845.00 ~or Dre~ Street right of way. Commissioner Fields moved that settlement as outlined by the City Attorney be approved in the amount of $845.00. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a settlement with Harry S. and Pauline Manbeck o~ners of the west half of Lot 1, Block 1, Sarah McMullen's Subdivision in the amount of $1500.00, for Drew Street right of ~ay. Commissioner Fields moved that settle- ment as outlined by the City Attorney be approved in the amount of $1500.00. Com- missioner Walters seconded the motion ~hich carried unanimously. Commissioner Walters moved that all legal action taken by Commissioner Cleveland Insco as Acting Mayor-Commissioner during the absence of Mayor-Commissioner Robert L. Weatherly, be approved and ratiried including his presiding as Acting Mayor-Com- missioner at the City Commission meetings and the signing of any and all legally authorized documents which he may have been authorized to sign. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Walters reported on his visit to The Whitemarsh, Pa., Incinerator Plant, while on a trip ~orth. Commissioner Fields requested the Chief of Police to investigate and report the advisability of a curfew for the City of Clearwater. Commissioner Fields requested the Commission consider the resurfacing of East Avenue rrom Drew Street south to Pierce Street; and Lake Avenue from Druid Road north to Cleveland 01" Drew Street, as may be recommended; and Franklin Street from Fort Harrison Avenue eastwardly. Commissioner Fields recommended that the City order the material and that the Street Department do the work. Commissioner Fields moved that the City Commission request the County to coop- erate as promised, in the rebuilding of Lakeview rrom Myrtle to Greenwood Avenue, Betty Lane from Palmetto Street north to where it intersects Douglas Avenue, and Douglas Avenue north to Dunedin City Limits. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Walters requested the City Manager's Ofrice to check drainage on Hercules Avenue north of Drew Street. The Mayor stated that parents are protesting the lack of sidewalks on that portion of Lakeview east of Missouri, which are especially needed for school children. The Mayor suggested official action of the Commission to require the Chmnber. of Commerce to submit a monthly rinancial statement. Commissioner Fields moved that the suggestion of the Mayor be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters and carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields noved that a Resolution to be numbered #61-88 be prepared expressing condolence on the death of Thomas K. Boteler, a former City Building In- spector, and that a copy of the Resolution be sent to the family of the deceased. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion which carried unanimously. At this time the Commission adjourned to reconvene as the Trustees of the Pension Fund. * * * * * * * * * * * * The Trustees heard letters read ~rom the Advisory Committee recommending that the following personnel be admitted to the Pension Plan: Shirley Fass, Parkette, Police Department Carroll C. Garretson, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation " ," '.1 .' '" ., '. .... . .," " . '" .'"~' ","..... '..' , --...,. :' "~' ,,' L(-s? ;: f~~ fC''''\ "'t...>(~,<~,;.. Aug. 15, 1961 , "II . . !,.~ ' ".,r"" . l.n~,' : ~J~'{.t,: ~~;:~. '11-- . ,/ \: ~ .l-\'\',' t' ') ;:' I , .. . .. I . . ~ , "'. ,w..., , . I . - '. . ',,' " ;, , . . .' ~~~y,:~tf:,~:;;">:\,~j.~~~~""<:-~~Mo/.:4ti'\'-'~"~'''''':'' f.~)!,~ :,:1;t:~;c:f~~:-:'::,(,:.~Y'l':'\~;;;";:'~ilt~I.' ':\.i"'~'\~'!1;<t~\.~lT~!,q~>':~~~1.ltliT~,~I~t.~~~pr:1~ll:ri";;t~t!'\Il\\~i' :+,:;;,~~H~~!~V;~~W~~I"""l~~~"J"'I~'" ::;'~"',;)t\'~~."",. ,'''''?'{,~'',' :: """;-". ';' ...,<~,i::,.'.)~I. ".t"~:::",:: ';", ;,~'"::,~~;'\~',::~:;;~J;,:':'~:;':'~ "(':~._;/,:j:::~ ;t:~.iz.;/-;.;r.:.:"t:>F>,'r :':::r.'< .(,;j\,:<,:: .j;';t.J,\ , ". ," ~'){J;I~.i,.;,."....;;..,;::/,<L', ,~~,;..... ":/",~'Hf"""~'"':":" "'^;':':"";'~',~ii!i:""'/.!.\\1'ill(;i';""'l:ii:u~lr!\t("i";'~J1.4l<! :k'{'~~!'{';I~U.~"..s:.\~i,":':'1.'" '.:l:ii:;':'-l'~~,~";~~,, ,::o.~~,:t.u'.~hl.l~~~'''' , , ~J..'~~'.u.;W.:lU.i.~,>/~$;;a....W'.u'.i~f~i;':,,~.....~. . . ~~~..,~ ~ ...'Ml_...--__..-kAi,.......,....___-'-_.~_..__ .' . AGENDA C Xl'Y COMM ISS ION :MEET ING AUGUS'f 21, 1961 1:30 P.M. CITY CO~1MISSIQK MEETING August 21, 1961 Reports from City Mana~er 1. Bids, Osceola Avenae Resurfacing - Drew to Cleveland 2. Bids, Chlorina~or 3. Bids, Groin Barriers 4. Bids, Bamboo Lane Paving and Curbs 5. Bids, Bids, Manda1ay Park Groin-Fishing Pier 6. Request for Raise - City Prosecuting Attorney 7. Report - Gulf-to-Bay 8. Other Engineering Matters 9. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports from City Manager Reports from City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Reports from City Attorney 13. 14. 15. 16. Ord. #902 - Revised Charges for Garbage Collection - 2nd Reading Ord. #903 - Amending Sec. 10 - Ord. #567 Resolution re Engineering Fees for NE Water Tank Site Easement Agreement - Water Tank Site - NE Clear'Water Report - Myrtle Avenue Report - Rights-of Way Lot Mowing Resolution 10. 11. 12. --------------------------------------~-~-----------------------~---------------~- Aug. 16, 1961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees or ~he City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Carroll C. Garretson, Ree. supervisor II, Parks & Rec. has been duly examined by a local physician and designar.ed by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City or Clearwater on Dec. 27, 1960, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Aug. 2lt, 1917) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, ChAirman Is/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters --------------------------------------------------------------------------------~- Honorable City Con~ission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Shirley Fass, ParkettE;!,Police Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on Feb.20, 1961, and is under 45 years of age (birthdate Dec. 11,1921) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /.s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters ", . , ": ~;,......-.~.-.~~~,~----'------ ...--------- ----- - ----- ...------ --- -------------- ---....- --... ---..---......--- ,;,/' .", ... "or;,'!;, '. ,,', . ~" ";':"',;..,...,,,,, .:"'i''','I>1:i~-<I::....~u~.'~,I'--..HIlI...~~lI~.J......}'...,V,'' '.,I~.'" '>..,'~N~:.::.~..;.:"''fiJ,.,;......'" .,.:,:-.....'......,