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01/15/1962 . , :s~;t:;,\~~1{;~:~:f:~::1;:::~::;:,:,~';:',_~~':~:~:~"::_':~:~:. """ '. ~ ,',,:',, -, :',,:: '~" '..:;..:~.'/::i :",..,.::".. .,-,L~v '.[~ '. ~~::., "'. ' '::/~"j?:,\") ~....., t;.:.:x.:' ';. ,~:~ ! !, . ~:- ;.:" " , , """"'~':".I~,~~~~~iji._::,~;~:::;::~~;~fj~'~~~~' " '. ".' " ,~~.,,,,....,..~.; I.iW:~."':~"""""'.; ..,~., .'"t\,..,.....;,.,1,.. :'J S90 C ITl COMMISSION MEET ING January 15, 1962 Tnt Oity Commission or the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday. January 15, 1962, at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present: Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Also present ~ere: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle W. Booth Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by .the Reverend A. G. Day, of the Central Christian Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Insco moved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1962, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Regarding ~raffic signal equipment to be installed at Highland Avenue and Cleveland Street, ~he Ci~y Manager recommended accepting the low bid of Raybro Electric Supplies for Item A, 1 traffic controller, semi-activated -- $357.50; Item C, 4 traffic detectors -- $564.00; and the low bid of Automatic Signal Division, for I~em B, 1 ~raffic controller, full-activated -- $605.90. Com- missioner Smith moved on the recommendation of the Electrical Superintendent and Assistant Purchasing Agent, with the City Manager concurring therein, and with sufficient unencumbered balance available, that the contract for traffic signals be awarded -- Item A in ~he amount of $357.50 and l~em C in the mnoun~ of $564.00 submitted by Raybro Electric Supplies be accepted; also the amount of $605.90 submitted by Au~omatic Signal Division, Norwalk, Connecticut, be accepted which are the lowest and best responsible bids and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contracts which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $49.115.40 from Interbay Corporation, Dunedin, for paving and resurfacing Park Street. Myrtle to Greenwood, with storm sewer and sanitary sewer replacement. Commissioner Fields moved on the recommendation of the City Engineer and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of $49,115.40 submitted by Interbay Corporation, Dunedin, be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract ~hich shall be in accordance ~ith the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that the low bid of $4,591.80 be accepted from Golden Triangle, St. Petersburg, for paving Yelvington, Rainbow to Gulf to Bay. He explained he was recommending the bid of $4, 59l.80 for asphaltic concrete rather than the alternate bid of $4,554.80 from the same company for double surface treatment. Commissioner Fields moved on the recommendation of the City Engineer and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of $4,591.80 (asphaltic concrete) be accepted which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate o~ficials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $12,544.00 from Holcomb Pipeline, Inc., for resurfacing Franklin Str.eet from Prospect to Fort Harrison, Prospect Avenue from Court to Park, and Bay Esplanade rrom Acacia to Aurel. Commissioner Turner moved on the recommendation of the City Engineer and Assistant Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager, that the low bid of $12,544.00 submitted by Holcomb Pipeline, Inc., be accepted and that the appropriate 0~ficia1s o~ the City be authorized to execute said contract which sha11 be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An application from Humble Oil Company was presented to erect a gas station on the northeast corner of Gulf to Bay and Mercury. The City Manager explained the plans had been approved by the City Engineer subject to corrections and had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board. Commissioner Fields moved that the plans for the filling station on the northeast corner of Gulf to Bay and Mercury be approved subject to the changes as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. . The City Manager presented a statement from Briley, Wild and Associates. Consulting Engineers, for $2,250.00 on feasibility survey and report for sanitary sewers to serve area north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard to connect with Clearwater East Sewer Plant. He reported receipt of a sta~ement for $1.750.00 from Briley. W11d and Associates tor preparation of feasibility survey and report regarding ,) I '," f',H..... 1, .' '~':) ,< " , ..:,1 ;' l":i': ":;~,,,;,~,:~/,:,. ~'~,r:....;.'i:'"'''~'':'''~'::/'~''!,1:~~:Y:~.''':7'::''' :.': ~:' :~...~ ;~t~:,Ci~~~.}~r~,-.~~ :-':'..:' '/ ..,...~-: .~:~./' ... ~~:',~:.~~~~~4\',~'~~ .,~~p~~i?t~f!'t-~,t!~~~..~~,,:}~,}(, ,.=.,0:,;1,1.." ~""..~.... ,.:.: '. ./, .."..",,,.,,, ...;:;;;._;;,~:..~;.'.;.,.,~,..<"." :,' .~),;;":;""~'::':'l!,:;~,~,~.~~~~;t~~~:~~l~t;';~~i;:'.l;;;f;::' ''ii- ".\:).'. ,: ~" - 2 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 1962 refuse disposal. Commissioner Smith moved the bills be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by cownissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager explained during the past few months when the City did not have a City Engineer it was necessary to have the signature of a registered engineer showing approva1 of plans for sanitary sewer extension in Fair Oaks area to submit to the State Board of Health. He stated he had arranged with Mr. Harold Briley to check the plans and send them to the State Health Department for approval. He submitted a statement from Briley. Wild and Associates for $600.00 for this service. Commissioner Fields moved the bill be paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A letter from the Civil Service Board recommended approval of 19 additional days' sick leave as requested by Ruth E. Wise, Clerk I, Utilities Department. Com- missioner Smith moved the recommendation be accepted and approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. An applica~ion was submitted from Rufus Walker, 1126 Engman, for a taxi permit. The City Manage~ reported the Police Chief had recommended the permit be denied because of the applicant's police record. Commissioner Insco moved the permit be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented Change Order #1 to the contract with Bunnell Piling Company for Mandalay Park fishing pier increasing the contract by $1,000.00 for additional concrete. Commissioner Insco moved the change order be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regarding ~he painting of the East Avenue water tank, the City Manager recommended the work be done by force account and stated he had received an estimate of $3,400.00 from Mr. Clayton Ogles. Commissioner Insco moved the project be approved by force account. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager asked if the Commission wished to consider placing a bid to have the annual World Men's Softball Tournament played in Clearwater next September and suggested the same bid as last year be presented at the A.S.A. com- missioners' meeting in Da11as, Texas, on January 24th. Commissioner Fields moved to place the same bid as last year for the World Tournament to be held in Clear- water. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported Mr. R. L. Hendershott of the Convention Bureau had suggested the City issue a formal invitation to the A.S.A. commissioners to hold their annual rneeting in Clearwater next year. Commissioner Smith moved that Mr. Hendershott's request be granted, and that the proper officials be authorized to extend such an invitation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that Mr. Eddie Moore and Mr. Lloyd Phillips represent the City in Dallas, Texas, at the A.S.A. commissioners' meeting. Com- missioner Fields moved transportation and expenses be authorized for Mr. Eddie Moore of the Recreation Department and Mr. Lloyd Phillips representing the sponsor- ing group. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Change Order #1 was submitted to the contract with W. L. Cobb Construction Company for widening and repaving Drew Street. Greenwood to Myrtle, which would increase the contract by $87.25. The City Manager explained additional quantities of shell became necessary which cost $1,457.40 but a savings of $1,370.15 in other areas made a total increase of $87.25. Commissioner Fields moved the change order be approved, and if a resolution is needed, that resolution #62-~ authorizing the change order be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute said change order and resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager submitted a supplemental agreement to the Hardaway Con- tracting Company contract for Clearwater Pass Bridge which would decrease the con- tract by $600.00 by reducing the amount of precast prestressed piling. Co~issioner Fields moved that the supplemental agreement to'~he Little Pass Bridge project be approved at a net decrease of $600.00 and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended an application be made to the Housing and Horne Finance Agency of the Federal Government for funds for preparation of plans and specifications for construction of incinerator at an estimated cost of $22,800.00. Commissioner Turner moved upon recommendation of the City Manager that the appli- cation be approved for this loan from the Federal Government for engineering services in regard to an incinerator for the City of Clearwater and that the proper officials be authorized to e~ecute the same and also that a resolution (#62-5) be drawn authorizing the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously. R~solution #62-6 was presented rescinding the R-l zoning restrictions in a deed from the City to Frank Hancock. Jr., for the portion of the property which Mr. Hancock is sel~ing to the Board of Public Instruction (west 709.76 feet of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4. Section 12-29-15 less the south 420 feet thereof). r.",~-, _ . ,.~~ ll'~I~i ,,1, l." ",..., .~.;;;.:~\u. '. ,'.,.,-.\".. ')J'''' ,II :;;jWi~ .':~~~r, ; .} . ',. .. It ..' I'" . .'" ',_",.:""~:~-:"'''c.L""",,.;,"''2' . .:~~'~::~~~'\',~~:)~~:::.:.,~,:':;;:::':~;;;;;~;::i:h:ili'~, ,,,.~ ;~.,J,,~ ~~:'~}1.~~ ,~ ,t ,-' I, , ' '~~f.!::~r;:",:;;ir~,',"!:r"..':','" ," ~'iUi.""if~;jJ.:4.,.J;." .'A. ~ ~ rX.'" Z",l~'" .('....,..~; ..........l, (. . ..',. . t , 1 - 3 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 1962 I f I L .' j Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #62-6 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ~It ;;', Resolution #62-7 was presented authorizing the payment of Briley, Wild and Associates. Consulting Engineers, for services in with supervision on elevated tanks. etc. Commissioner Insco moved lution #62-7 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-8 was presented assessing the paving of east-west alley in Earll and Tate's Subdivision from Osceola east 250 feet and the north-south alley from Laura Street southerly 130 feet. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Resolution #62-8 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. $6~5.00 to connection to pass Reso- Motion was The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance #916 adopting a new code of ordinances to be effective on March 16, 1962. He mentioned several corrections to the sample copies of the new code that would be included in the final printing and adoption. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be read and considered by title only on its second reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read on its second reading by title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be read and considered on its third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unani- mously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be passed on its ~hird and final reading and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance #917 requiring all buildings to be connected to sanitary sewer when available and repealing Ordinance #899. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance #917 on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance #917 on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read on its second reading by title only. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance #917 on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinance #917 on its third and final reading wi~h the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Com- missioner Turner moved Ordinance #917 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-9 was submitted vacating the south six feet of the north 25 feet of Lot 6, Block F, Skycrest Subdivision Unit 9. as requested by Mr. Herbert J. Stemmle. owner of Lo~ 6. because of a building encroachment on the easement. The City Attorney stated this had been investigated by Acting City Engineer J. E. Anderson who had recommended the vacation be approved. Commissioner Insco moved to approve Resolution #62-9 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it., Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-10 was presented authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an easement to Florida Power Corporation for the north six feet of Lot 12. Block E, Pinebrook Subdivision Unit 2. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #62-10 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-11 was submitted requiring two property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #62-11 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Regarding the right of way for widening Chestnut Street from the A.C.L. to Fort Harrison, the Cit~ Attorney recommended purchasing the entire property of Mrs. Margaret Eigenmann (Lot 1 less west 55.2 feet, Block l, Wallace's Addition) for $21.500.00 with the seller to pay her attorney and to have the option to remove the building to the slab within 90 days from the date of the signing of the contract to purchase. He explained with this purchase the City would be able to open a street immediately west of the railroad to connect to Rogers Street thereby elim- inating a dead end street. The City Manager stated the cost of the thirty-foot strip wou1d be almost as much since a portion of an ap~rtment building is on the . . ; ',<. ' - .".' :-"''',- '.;~" . ':: ' , 59,Z . I i :.', 1..,~,.P,,:.\", fllli!!I>: ~"""""'"'''','-1';''''' -", ~i;f.,,) ''''!Jf{; > , .. - 4 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 1962 desired right of way. Commissioner Smith moved to authorize the proper officials to proceed with securing this particular right of way. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported a site was needed for a booster station at Belleair and Belcher Road for the Belleair water main extension and he recommended the purchase of a twenty-foot strip of land from Mr. Charles Walker for $500.00 for this purpose. Commissioner Fields moved the purchase be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Mrs. Louisa Duvoisin spoke to the of the new paving on Somerset Street with not centered in the platted street area. investigate the situation. Commission relative to the location the possibility ~hat,the paving was It was suggested that the City Engineer Mr. Joseph Flaherty inquired if any action was going to be taken ~o reclaim a platted street along the Gulf where the beach is building up known as Gulf Drive or Beach Drive in the plats of Clearwater Beach and Clearwa~er Beach Park. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Engineer and City Attorney present us with any facts for consideration that they have to get this thing underway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., representing Mr. Carl Stig requested a letter from the City regarding the proposed fill at the northwest corner of Osceola and Drew Street to the effect that it is contemplated that a contract will be entered into with Mr. Stig regarding the fill and seawall. Commissioner Insco moved the letter be drawn that the City will not enter into the contemplated agreement unless it contains a provision that the seawall will be completed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields inquired if it would be legal or feasible for both the City and the County to deed the property on the northwest corner of Gulf to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard -to 'the United Daughters of the Confederacy for a Clubhouse site. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Attorney g.i.ve the Comm.i.ssion a r"ecommendation on .tItis. Hati.on was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields suggested that the Commission consider leasing the two piers in the Gulf so that someone cauld add to them to III-ike fishing piers out of theill dnd provide a place for the tourists to fish. Commissioner Insco commented the Clearwater 3each Association in (~on- nec,tian with the Fun '1'1 Sun Festival had arranged far a leilGc \/ith :'lr. H. H. BaSkin. Sr.. last year to use the last finger on the beach for one of its activities. He explained Mr. Baskin woulrl be willi.ng to do the same this year for the sum of one dollar. Commissioner Insco moved the AttoI'ney be ins:t:ructed to draw the same lease that was entered into last year between the City and Mr. Baskin for the sum of $1.00 for this festival event. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Insco, the City Manager replied that he had sent a letter to the County Commission and one to the County Engineer asking that a joint meeting be set up with the City Commission and City Eneinee~ to discllss the drainage p~oblem in southeast Clearwater but had no reply so far. Commissioner Smith suggested that the first draft of the Ilew budget not include the 1.8 mill increase of last year since the tax income may be increased due to new building and due to tile reappraisal of properties. In answer to an ill(-!Iliry from Commissioner Smith, the City Manager stated he had received the recommendations from the Zoning and Planning Board and from the Traffic Division regarding extending East Shore Drive south and the parking lot for the Memorial Civic Center but haJ not received one from the Parking Board yet. It was suggested that it he made an agenda item for the next meeting. Commissioner Smith stated he had been getting questions from the ppoperty owners on Drew Street from Myrtle to Osceola concerning the Y'ight of way needed by the City in the proposed widening. He suggested it would be well to get tan estimated cost before appealing to the County for assistance from the secondary road fund. The City Attorney stated the Right of Way Agen't was now working on Drew Street exten~ion to connect to the new east bri~ge on Memorial Causeway. Commissioner Smith mentioned the Ci ty may not be able to use tl'\e Junior College site on Drew Street much hnger as sanitary fill since plans are progressing on-the construction. TIle City Manager reported the acreage near Route 19 offered by Mr. H. L. Coachman for a sanitary fill site in the opinion of the City Engineel" and the County Health Department because there are borrow pits full of water would not be suitable for ordinary land fill operation; however, since this location contains a portion of the headwaters of Alligator Creek if a mechanical means of disposal was decided upon these two locations would be ideal for the disposal of non-combustible material that has gone through an incinerator. "".,"}'''."....;'.'.'''I~''''I,:,...~......,';.",I,;,~.::.y.,";,..:.....,. , ;..', " ,l,' :, I. " it " ,~. .' ~l' ; ~t }:~" .. 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Corbin, President, Clearwater Junior Woman's Club, for providing furn- ishings for the juvenile section of the library. Commissioner Insco'moved that such a resolution be drawn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. :; ~ ,..." J:,:'; I t , . .r~.J .' f; ~ . Commissioner Insco reported at the Suncoast League of Municipalities meeting in Zephyr Hills last Saturday a committee was appointed to study the problems and make recommendations as to whether or not municipally-financed fire equipment should leave the municipality's limits to answer fire calls out- side and he would report back on recommendations made. :i ,/ 1 '~ , ~ The City Manager requested permission for the Mayor, himself and the City Attorney to go to New Yo~k City to sign the bonds for the Clearwater Pass Bridge project. Commissioner Insco moved travel expenses be authorized. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith commented he was working on a project of the A.A.U. for bringing a. group of swimmers from South America to Florida for appearances and competition here. Commissioner Fields moved that Commissioner Smith officially represent the City in this project. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. ~.( , f i'~ 'v, ';~ - "~~ .. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory committee recommending that Mrs. Petrena Peters, widow of Manuel Peters, (a City employee who died on November 13, 1961) be granted a minimum pension of $75.00 per month plus 15% for her child or $86.25 per month.until the child is 18 and thereafter one-half the minimum or $37.50 per month. Commissioner Fields moved the pension be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ;J ,I, There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. 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(, ,;,,'>.-: :::.,e.::,: .. ,", ,', " ':, '....",.,.:', .;"',:: ':;, .:': ,,',' ,;,':;", ,;. '",' :'.'::: ." ',; ..:i i,:' ", ;; r CITX COMMISSION MEETIT�TG January 15, 1962 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regulax session at the Cicy Hall, Monday, January 15, 1962, at 1;30 P.M., with the following members present: Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Tnsco Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K. Turner, Sr. A1so pr�sent weres James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle ti'�. Booth Mayor-Cammissioner Commissioner Commissioner �ommissioner Commissioner G itg I�fanager City At;tornep Gity Engineer Police Chief �� The Mayor ca3.led the meeting to order. The invocation was giYsn by the Reverend P.. G. Day, of the G�ntral Christian Church, Clearwater. Gommissioner Insco moved the minutes of L-he regular meeting o� January 2, 1962, be approved �s recorded and as submitted in writi;en summation bq the Clerk to each Gommissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and .carried ur�nimously. Regarding traffic signal equipment to be insta7.led at Highland Avenue and Cleveland Street, the City �Ianager recommended accepting the low bid of Rapbro Electric Supplies for Item A, l.traff.ic controller, semi-activated -- $357.5Q; Item G, 4 traffic detectors -- �564.00; and the low bid of Automatic Signal Division, for Item B, I traffic conLroller, full-activated -- �6050�0o Com- missioner Smith moved on the recommendation of the Electrical Superintendent and Assistant Purchasing Agent, vaith the City Manager concurring thereiny and with sufficient unencumbered balance available, that the contract for traffic signals be awarded -- Item A in the amount of �357.50 and Item C in the amount oi �564.00 submitted by Raqbro Electric �upFlies be accepted; also the amount of �b05.90 submitted by Automatic Signal Division, Norwalk, Connecticut,, be accapted which are the lowest and best responsible bids an3 that the apgropr�iate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contracts which shall be ia accordance with plans and specifications and bid.. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of °�4g,115.40 from Interbay Corporation, Dunedin, for paving and resurfacing Paz°k Street, i�Iyrtle to Greenwood, with storm sewer and sanitary sewer replacement. Co�issioner Fie13s mov�d on the recommendation of the Citp Engineer and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bid of �l�.9,115.1�0 submitted by Interbap Corporation, Dunedin, be accPpted which is the lowest ar.d best responsible bid and the appropriate officials o� the City be authorized to e.�ecute said cont�a�t which shall be in accorclance with the plans and specifiGations and bid. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Smith and carried unanimousl�T, It w�s recommended by tne (;ity I�tanager that the low bici o'i �4,591.$0 be accepted from Golden Triangle, St. Petersburg, �'or paving Yelvington, Rainbo�,� to Gulf to ➢ay. He exp�.ained he was reco�ending the bid oi' �1�,,;�1. $0 for aspha].t:.c concretE rather than the alternate bid of �4,554.$Q frc;m the same company for double surface treatment. Cor.^snissioner Fields moved s�n the recommendatio� of the City Engineex• and Assistant Purchasing Agent that the bi�: of �4,591.$0 (asphaltic concrete) be accepted which is the lowest and best responsil�le bid and that the appropriate ofiicials of the City be a;ithorized to exzaute said contraat which shall be in accordance with the plans an� specificat,ions and bid. Motion w as seconded by CommiSsioner Turner and carried unanimously. Thp City Manager recommended accepting the low bia of �12, 51�4.,00 from Holcomb Pipeline, Inc., for resurfacing Frank:iin Street from Prospect to Fort Harrison, Prospect Avenue from Court to Par�, and Bay Esplanade from Acacia to Aurel. Commissioner Turner moved on the r.ecommendation of the City Engineer and Assistant Purchasing Agent, concurrea in by the City Manager, that the low bid of �12,541�.00 submitted by Holcomb Pipeline, Inc., be accepted and that the appropriate officials of the Qity be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with p33ns aad specifications and bid. Motion T,aas seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An application from Hu�nble Oil Company was presented to erec�t a gas station on tlie n�rtheast corner of Gulf to Bap and Mercury. The City Manag�r explained the plans had been approved by the City Engineer subject to corrections and had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board. Commissioner rields moved that the plaris for the filling station on the northeast corner of Gulf �o Bay and Mercury be approved subject to the changes as recomr.�ended. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ' The City Manager presen�ed a statement from Briley, Glild and Assoc3ates, Consulting Engineers, for �2,250,00 on feasibility survey and report for sanitary sewers to serve area north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard to conneet with ClParwater East Sewer Plant. He reported receipt of a statement ior �1,750.00 faom Briley, Wild and Associates for preparation of feasibility survey and report regarding i r-� ,'' , � m ��`_.,� , _ 2 e CITY COMMISSION MEETING Janu�ry 15, 1962 refuse disposal. Gommissioner Smi.th moved the bi11s be approved for paymen-�. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager explained during the past few months when the City did not have a City �ngineer it was necessary to have the signature of a registered engineer showing approval of pl�ns for sanitary sewer extension in Pair Oaks area to submit to the State Baard of Health. He stated tie had arranged with Mr. Harold Eriley to check the plans arid send them to the State Health Departmen�t for approval. He submitted a statement from Briley, Wild and Associates for $600.00 for this service, Commissianer Fields moved the bill be paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and cax�rie3 unanimously. A letter from the Civil Service Board recommended appreval of 19 additional days' sick leave as requested by Ruth E. Wise, Clerk I� Utilities Department. Com- mis�ioner Smith moved the recommendatinn be accepted and approved, Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Turner and carried unznimously. An applieation was submitted from Rufus Walker, 1126 Engman9 for a taxi permit. The Gity Manager reported the Police Chief had recommended the pPrmit be denied beeausE of tY:e applicant's police record, Comnissioner Insco moved the �ermit be denied, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and cas�ried unanimously. The City Manager presented Change Order #1 to the contract with Bunnell Piling Company for Mandalay Park fishing pier increasing the contract by $1,000>-00 for additional concrete. Commissioner Insco moved the change order be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Regardirig the painting of the East Avenu� water tank, the City Manager recommended the work be done by force account and stated he had received an estimate of $3,400.00 from Mn. C'�yton Ogles. G�mmissioner Insco moved the project be approved by force account. Motion was seconded by Cbmmissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager asked if the Commission wished �to consider placing a bid to have the annual World hien's Softball Tournament played in Clearwater next September and suggested the same bid as last year be presented at the A.S.A. com- missioners' meeting in Dallasa Texas, on January 24th. Commissioner Fields moved to place the same:l�id as Iast year for the World Tournament to be held in Clear- water. i�Iotion was seconded b5� Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Ci.ty Manager reported Mr. R. L. Hendershott of the Convention Bureau had suggested the City issue a formal invitation to the A.S.A, commissioners to hold their annual meeting in Clearwater next year. Commissioner Smith moved that Mr. Hendershott's request be granted, and that the proper officials be authorized to extend sueh an invitation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that Mr. Eddie Moore and Mr. Lloyd Phillips represent the City in Dallas, Texas, at the A.S,A. cc,mmissioners' m.=_eting. Com- missioner Fields moved transportation and expenses be authorized for Mr. Eddie. Moore of the Recreation Department and Mr. Lloyd Phi].lips representing the sponsor- ing group. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Change Order #1 was submitted to the contrac:t with W. L. Cobb Construction Company for widening a.nd repaving Drew Street� Greenwood to Myrtle, which would increase the contract by $87.25. The City Manager explained additional quantities of shell became necessary whieh cost $1,457.40 but a savings of $1y370.15 in other areas made a total increase of $87.25, Commissioner FieJ.ds moved the change order be approved, and if a resolution is needed� that resolution #�62-4 authorizing the change order be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute said change order and resoluti.on. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously, The City Man3ger submitted a supplemental agreement to the Hardaway Gon- traeting Company contract for Clearwater Pass Bridge which would decrease the Gon- tract by $6�0.00 by reducirig the amount of precast prestressed piling. Commissioner Fields moved that the supplemental agreement to''t.he Liztle Pass Bridge project be approved at a net decrease of $600.OA and that the proper officials be authorized to exeeute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended an application be made to the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the Federal Government for funds for preparation af plans and specifications for construction of incinera�:or at an estimated cost of $22,800.00. Commissioner Turner moved u�on recommendation of -�ne City Manager that the appli- cation be approved for this loan from the Federal. Government for engineering services in re�ard to an incinerator for the City of Clearwater and that the praper oificials be authorized to execute the same and also that a reselution C#62-5) be drawn authorizing the same, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani- mously, Resolution #62-6 was presented rescinding tl�ie R-1 zoning restrietions in a deed from the City to Frank Hancock� Jr., for the portion of the property which Mr. Hancock is selling to the Board of Public Instruction (west 709.76 fepi of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 12-29-15 less the south 47A fet>.t thereof3. � 9,� _ 3 � CITY COMMISSION I�EETING Jan�sary 15, 1962 Commissioner Pields moved Resolutior� 1�62-6 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconcled by Commissionei� Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution ��62-7 was presented authorizing ;,he paqment of $545.00 to Briley, Wild and Associates� Consulting Engineers, for services in connection with supervision on elevated tanks, etc. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Reso- lution ��62-7 and the proper of�icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-8 was presented assessing the paving of 2ast-west alley in Earll and Tate's Subdivision from Osceola east 250 feet and the north-south alley from Laura Street southerly 13Q feet. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Resolution #62-8 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimouslye The City Attorney •read on its first reading Ordinance #916 adopting a new code of ordinances to be effective on March 16, 1962. He mentioned sev�ral corrections to the sample copies of the new code that would be inciuded in the final printing and adontion. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance �916 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fiel.ds and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be read and considered by title onlg on its second readi_ng with the unanimous consent of the Commisss�n. Mction was seconded by Commissioner Tur.ner and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read on its second readzng by ti.tle only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinanee #91S be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #916 be read and considered on its third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unani- mously. The crdinanee was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #�916 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the proper officia7.s be authorized to execute it. Motion was secflrided by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The Gity Atto�ney rezd on its first re�:iYng Ordinance �917 requiring all buildings to be connected to sanitary sewer when available and repealing Ordinance #899. Commissi,oner Insco moved to pass Ordinance #917 on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to read Ordinanc� #917 on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fie:lds and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read on its second reading by title only. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance #917 on its. second reading by title on1y. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissi.oner Insco moved to read Ordinance #917 on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Fialds and carried unani;nously. The ordinance was read in full. Com- missioner Turner moved Ordinanc� #917 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-9 was submitted vacating the south six feet of the north 25 feet of Lot 6, Block F� Skycrest Subdivision Unit 9, as requested by Mr. Herbert J. Stemmle, owner of Lot 6, because of a building encroachment on the easement. The City Attorney stated this had been investigated by Acting City Engineer J. E. l�nderson who had recommende3 the vacation be approved. C'ommissioner Insco moved to app.rove Resolution #62-9 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secnnded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-10 was presented authorizing the appropriate Ci.ty officials to execute an easement to Florida Power Corporation for the north six feet of Lot 12� Bloek E, Pinebrook Subdivision Unit 2. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #62-10 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolu+ion #62-11 was submitted requiring two pruperty owners to elean iheir lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved Resolu�ion #62-11 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Fegarding the right of way for widening Chestnut Street from the A.C.L. to Fort FIarrison, the City Attorney recommended purchasing the entire prooerty of Mrs. Margaret Eigenmann (Lot 1 less west 55.2 feet, �31ock 1, Wall.ace's Addition) for $21,500.00 with the seller to pay her attorney and to have the option to remove the building to the slab within 90 days from the date of the signing of the contract to purchase. He explained with this purchase the City would be able to open a street immediately west of the railroad to connect to Rogers Street thereby elim- inating a dead end street, lhe City Manager stated the cost of the thirty-foot strip would be almost as mueh since a p�rtion o� an apartment building is on the � �� - 4 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 1962 desired right of way. Commissioner 5mith mpved to authorize the proper otficials to proceed with securing this particular right of way. Motion was seconded by Commissior,ier Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reporfied a site was needed for a booster station at Belleair and Belcher Road for the Belleair water ma�n extension and he recammended the purchase of a twenty-foot strip of land from Mr. Charles Walker for $500.00 for this purpose. Commissioner Fields moved the purcnase be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissaoner Turner and carried unanimously. Mrs. L,ouisa Duvoisin spoke to the Commission relative to the location of the new paving on Somerset Street with the possibil.ity that the paving was not centered in the platted street area. It was suggested that the City Engineer inves�tigate the situation. Mr, Jose,ph Flaherty inquired if any action was going to be taken to reelaim a platted street along the Gulf where the beach is building up known as Gu1f Drive or Beach Drive in the plats of Glearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Park. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Engineer and City Attorney present us with any facts for consideration that they have to get this thing underway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. E. B. Casler, 3r., representing Mr. Carl Stig requested a letter from the City regarding the proposed fill at the northwest coi:ner of Osceola and Drew Stre�t to the effect that it is co;�templated that a centract wi11 be entered into witn Mr. Stig regarding the fill and seawall, Commissioner Insco moved the letter be drawn that the City will not enter into the contemglated agreement unless it contains a provision that the seawall wi11 be enmpleted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields inquired if it woulc� be legal or feasible for both the City and the County to deed the property on the northG�est corrter of Gulf to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard -to tne United Daughters of the Confederacy for a Clubhouse site. Commissioner Smith moveQ that the City Atto�ney gi��e the Commission a recommendation on this, i'fotion eaas seeonded by Commissioner Insco and c�rried �znanimously. Cammissioner Fields suggested that the Commission consider lezsing tlte t�vo piers in tlie Gulf so that someone could add to them to rnake :Eishing piers out of tllam and providz a place for tne tourists to fish. � Commissioner Insco commented tne Clearwater Beach Associati�n in aon- nection with the Fun 'i1 Sun Fzstival had arranoecl for a lease �aith ?�r. H. H. �askin, Sre, last year to use the last finger on the beach for one of its activities. �e explained Mr. Baskin would l�e q�illing �to do the sarne fi}iis year for the sum o� one dollar. Commissioner Insco moved tn� Attorney be inst'ructed to d-raw the aame lease that was entered into last year between the City and t�r. Baskin for the sum of $L 00 for this festival event. Mo-iion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimous].y, Tn answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Insco, the City Mana�er replied tha� he had sent a letter to the County Commission and one to the County Engineer asking that a joint meeting be set up with the City Gommission and City Engineer to discuss the drainage problem in southeast Clearwater k�ut had no reply so far. Commissioner Smith suggested that the first draT�t oF t71e new budget not include the 1.8 mill inerease of last year since the tax income may be increased due to new building and �ue to the reappraisal oF properties. In answer to an 2nquiry From Commissioner Smith, tlie City Manager stated he had received the recommendations from the Zonin� and Planning Board and from the Traffic Division regarding extending Ea_st Shore Arive soutll and ihe garking lot for the Memorial Civic Center but had no�E receiv�d one F-rotn the Parl<ing Boa•r.d yet. It cJas sugges-ted that it be made an a;enda itern for tne next meeting, Commissioner Smith stated he had been getting questions from tlze property owners on Drew Street from Myrtle to Oseeola conc�rning tile ri�nt of taay needed by the City in the pr.r��osed -widening. He suogested it would be well to get`an es-timated cos•t Uefore apgealing to the County for assistance from the secondary road fund. The City Attorney stated the Right of Way Agen�C was now working on Drew Street extension to connact �to the new ��ast bridge on t�emorial Causeway. Commissioner Smith mentioned the City may no�t be able to use �11e ,Junio� Colle�e site or. Arew Street muchJ�nger as sanitary fi1.1 since plans are progressing � on the consi:ruction. The City Manager reported the acr�eage near Rou�e 19 ofFer.e�3 by Mr. H. L. Coachman tor a sanitary fill si�te in the opinion of the City Engineer and the County 'rtealtn De�artment hecause �here are borro�a pi�ts full of �aater would not be suitable �or ordinar.y land fill operation; hou*ever, sinez this Iocation contains a portion of the headwaters o% ATligator Creek if a meehanical means a� disposal tivas decided upon these two locations would be ide�.�. foy the di.spc�sal of non-combustibl.e mate�ial tha-t lias gone �through an incinerator. � g� - 5 - CITY COMP2SSS2-0N MEETING January 15, I962 The Mayor requested the Attor.ney to draw a resol.ution thanking hlrs. R. L. Corbin, President, Clearwater Junior Woman's C7.ub, for provicling furn- ishings for the juvenile section of the ].ibrary. Commissioner Insco moveci thzt such a resolution be drawn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco reported at the Suncoast League of Municipalities meetin,; in Zephyr Hi11s last Saturday a committee �aas appointed to study the problems and make recommendations as to whether or not municipally-financed fire equipment should leave the municipality's limits to ansorer firs calls out- side and he would report back on recommendati.ons made. The City Manager requested permission for the Mayox, himself and the City Attarney to go to New York City to sign the bpnds for the Clearwater Pass Bridge project. Commissioner Insco moved travel exp�nses be authorized, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously, Commissioner Smith commented he was working on a pro-ject of the A.ti.U. for bringing a group of swimm::rs from South America to Florida for appearances and competition here. Commissioner Fields moved that Commissioner Smith officially represent the City in this project. t�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission ana acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund 'neard a letter read from the Advisory Committee recommending that Mrs, Petrena Peters, widow of Manuel Yeters, �a City employep who a�ea on 1Jovember 13, 1961) be granted a minimum pension of $75.00 per month plus 15% for her ehild or $85.25 per month.until the child is 18 and thereaftEr one-half the. minimum or $37.SA per month, Commissioner Fields moved the pension be approved. Motion was seconded. by Commissioner Smith and carr.ied unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4c45 P.M. Attest: � C y Clark a or-Commissi�ner ! <� A �� ' f�.�: � . . . . . � 1 �` � �,/ C.Y� CITY CQMMISSrON MEETING Januaxy 15, 1962 AGENDA �eparts from Git Mana er CITY COMMISSION MEETING �.. Bids, Tra.f�ic Signa. s JANUARY 15, 1g62 2. Bids, Faving and Resurfa�,in� Park St.., L•30 P..M. Myrtl.e �o Greenwood; Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Invocation J. Bids, Paving Yeluir,gton, fiairbow ta Introciuctions �ulf to Bay Minutes of Preceding Meetings 4. Bids, Resur.facing Franklin, Praspect Publi,c Hearings and $ay Esplanade Reports from City Manager 5. Approv�i of Pians - Fziling Station, Report5 from City Attorney NE carn�r Gulf to Bay and Mercury� Citizens to be iieard 6. App.roval of Bills for �ervic es rendered - Other Cammission Action Briley-Wi1� Adjournmen� 7. Request f�r Additional Sick Leave - Meet�.ng Pension Plan Trustees Ruth TAlise $. Request for Taxi Permit - Rufus Walker 9. Change qrder �1 - Mandalap Fishing Pier 1T. �,equest Permission to paint �as� Avenus Water Tank - Force Accouzxt 12m O�her Engineering Matters 13. Verbal Raports and Other Pending Ma�ters Repor�s from City Attorney 1G.., ftesolut'ion - beeciRestrictions, Hancock Property ].5. Resolution - Briley, Wild Faymen� 1960 Series Z6. Assessment Resclution - A3I�y Paving, Qsceola to Laura I7. Or�. #916 - Adopting a New coae af Ordinances I�. Ord. #91.7 _�mending Chapter 26 of the c4aQ - $equir-ing aZl ro �onnect �o Sariitarg Sewer �9', Resolution vacating b� Easement - Nimbus Avenue 20. Resolution - Easement, Florida Power Corp. 21. Right-of-Way Recommendations - �. Eigen- mann 2. Aoifpauir 22, Lot Mowing Resolution November 15,,2961 H�narable Gity Commissianers ' Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees oi the Cit;y of C�earwater Empl.oyeest Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that in view of the attached letter from Mrs. Petrena Peters, widow of Manuel Peters, deceased, the Advisory Committee recommends that she be given the widow�s Pension in aecordance wzth Section (%), amendment passed in 1g55. Paragraph (Aj of Section (7) which also provided for a 15� of aIl pensions of employees for each child under eigh�sen years of age. Mr. Pe�ter� starbed to work with �he City on Sept. 29, I.91+9 and was emplo ed for �2 years before his deathv His widow is entitled to minimum Pension of ��5.00 per.month �lus 15� for her ehild or a monthly persion of �$6.25 per month. This pension will be paid for five y�axs and thereafter one ha�f of the minimum pension or �37•50 per month as the chi�d ta�ll then have r�ached the age of 1$ years. Mrs. Peters meets a17. th� requirements due the wi�ow or widower of a deceased employee under our Pension rules. Iiespeetfully submii;�ect� ADVISORY COI�TTTEE of the Czty Emplayeest Pensian Fund s/ Paul Kane, Chairnlan s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ He1en P'eters I hereby certify the above dates and calculations to be corract according to the records af this office. /s/ Marcile Hesch, Acting Treasurex _ 2 _ CITY COMMISSION MEETING danuary 15, 1962 rqlm Harbnr, Florida Januarq 3, 1�62 Adviso�y Commit�:ee of the Employeest Pension Plan CZearwater, Florida Gentlemen: I would like to respectfully req�est your consideration of my request for pension due me un@er the provisions of the City of Cl�arwater Empfioye�es+ Pension Plan b�cause oi the death of my husband, Manuel. Peters, who disd November z3tn, 1961, a.fter more than twelve years in �he emplop of the Ci�y. Very truly yours, /s/ Petrena Pe�ers I am sending with tbis letter copy of death csrtifica�te, evidence of marriage and copp of hir�h certif icate of our daughter, Joyce Ann, age thirbeen, (•y uf � , ,� �,, .,,. 4�1. !,1 . .. . ... . ... �'�