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02/05/1962 .~~-~-_...:~~,~_.~~~~<~~ ~ j~~~\ -::J...-'a7 .c.,I,. ,j / : '\ ; . ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING Febr'uary 5, 1962 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in r'egular session at the City Hall, Monday, February 5, 1962, at 1:30 P.M., with the following members pre- sent: Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K. Turner. Sr. Mayor-Commissioner' Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Capt. Beam City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Representing Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by M. G. Argeaux, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Clearwater. Commissioner moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 15, 1962. be approved as and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. the Rev. Insco recorded Motion In connection with the sale of twc American LaFrance city fire trucks (1924 and 1925), the highest bid was received from Art James Equipment Salvage, St. Peters- burg, in the amount of $525.00. The Manager read a letter from Ray E. Mathes, Civil Defense Dir'cctor, Persley's Tr'ailer Par'k, stating that they wer'e a branch of Civil Defense of Pinellas County and would like to continue use of the fire truck for park defense and revising their original bid for the 1924 truck only from $200.00 to $485.00. Commissioner Smith moved that all bids be turned down. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of Rodgers Tree Surgeons in the amount of $1.95 for 6000 square feet and $.45 for each additional 1500 square feet, for mowing of lots and/or tracts of land. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the Asst. Purchasing Agent and the City Manager that the low bid of Rodgers Tree Surgeons for $1.95 plus an additional $.45 be accepted, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. The proposal of Mr. Harold F. Heye and Mr. W. Harry Armston, concerning the extension of the fishing pier at the end of Causeway Boulevard on Clearwater Beach was presented by their attorney, Mr. Owen Allbritton, III. He stated the proposal was in lease form already signed by his clients and brought out some of the major points of the agreement, such as: lessees construct at their expense an extension up to 1000 feet from the present pier with admission to be charged to the extension; construction to be of pre-stressed concrete piling and decking with pipe handle rails; minimum of 12 feet wide; lease term of 25 years; plans and specifications to be approved by lessor; construction to be completed within 180 days after commencement; public liability insurance to be carried by lessees; and also spoke of the condi- tions in event of storm or sea damage. The City Manager read a letter from Nr. Elwood Hogan, Attorney, who requested that his clients be permitted to submit a proposal. Mr. William MacKenzie and Mr. Garrett T. McKernan were present and requested action be deferred until the next meeting for them to submit proposals. Hr. Elmer Shafer, Chairman of the Attractions Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and a representative of the Gulf to Bay Motel Association spoke in favor of this project. Mr. Leonard Merrell and Mr. Ernest Barger spoke in opposition stating there was insufficient parking and insufficient water depth. Mr. Allbritton read the agreement at this time excluding the financial section. Commissioner Turner moved that the proposal as presented by Mr. Allbritton with Mr. Heye and Mr. Armston be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields. Upon vote being taken, Commissioners Insco, Fields, Smith and Turner voted "Aye." Mayor Weatherly voted "No." Motion carried. '.'";.,' ;".' " Commissioner Insco moved to read the financial section for the record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Allbritton read the financial section of the proposed agreement. The Mayor recommended to the Board that a $10,000 deposit of good faith money be included in this contract in order t~ have money to pave the parking lot the beach. Commissioner Smith moved that it having been determined that this lease is to the best interest of the municipality after considering objections, and the lease having been read in its entirety with the amendment added that $10,000 good faith payment to be made payable at the commencement of business which deposit may be used by the City for the improvement of any parking lot on the beach that the Commissioners may select; said deposit will be considered as advance payment in rentals and will be so credited on a month to month basis--the proposal be accepted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute the document and proceed with the cooperation of its officials in obtain- ing permits from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Trustees of the Interna1 Improvement Fund of the State of Florida. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimous~y. ,: ~....---. .'. ...n'~ ".:~~'l :f;:I.~:, ' .. . .' ,'" . . , . '.. . ~ ,,' . .'"" .,. . .', ' i...,.,., . ." ... i, .,"';"::,':")""C"':'~::.:':,;~:~:. ":':'::'~'1"i;;~l;~:;;:,~;::':;:~f;[f:[7I!i:~',., J .'.~.. ... ,'_~"",'''ola....<..~.. ......:..-....'....ro.....I.. ~:.......~.....:~~:,-'(...,:....:,#.~:......"".,H'.."'.~.#...~^ti~oI:.'_~.~:..._,.j~q.'.''';':y,~"""....;. ..-..... ..,' ,,'~'I''''~'' ..,;...:.!l';.:J.......1r.:.t...~..w.....0~l.~tI~~~i'N~:~'!t1'.-r~t)rJl~~~~~;.....1\41'} . '::~ 5' (;72. V ~J,J~t '('''''l :,.,>;;; -- () ~>\, - 2 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 5. 1962 Capt. Beam was replaced by Capt. Martin after the reading of the financial section of the agreement (3:15 P.M.). The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Charles F. Barber, Attorney. requesting that the City amend its ordinances concerning liquor zoning to include Unit 5 Island Estates of Clearwater. with particular reference to the Sea Spire building to permit a restaurant and cocktail lounge on the second floor of this building. Mr. Barber represented Island Estates Developers North Bay Company and stated that this area is fully zoned business. Mr. Barber also stated that this liquor zone will be separated from the R-l zone area by a buffer zone of multiple dwelling buildings. The Rev. Walter F. Hall, representing Clearwater Ministerial Association, Mrs. Rachel Davis, and Mr. A. H. Buckman objected. Commissioner Smith moved that this request be granted and that the City ^~torney be authorized to .prepare the necessary ordinance. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to recess the meeting a~ 5:30 P.M. and to reconvene at 7:30 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager estimated it would cost $10,000 to pave the Memorial Civic Center parking lot. He stated the Planning Board and Police Department recommended that East Shore Drive not be extended from Marianne to Causeway Boulevard. The Mayor suggested that the City use the $10,000 good faith money as just approved earlier in this meeting to begin ~he paving on the parking lot. Commissioner Turner moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved, that the City Engineer come up with plans and recommendations that the ingress and egress be at the east end of the lot and that the proper officials be authorized to proceed with the planning thereof. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. The City Manager read a letter from the State Road Department which stated that no reduction in speed limits on Gulf to Bay Boulevard were justif~ed at this time. Commissioner Insoo moved that the letter be received for the record and that the City Manager be instructed to have the Police Chief increase enforcement of the present speed laws on this thoroughfare. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. A resident of Virginia Lane spoke opposing retaining the present speed limit on Gulf to Bay. A petition by property owners on Brightwater Drive was presented by the City Manager requesting that a home trailer parked on private property on Brightwater Drive be removed. The City Manager and City Attorney stated the present law does not authorize the City to remove the trailer if it is only being stored on the owner's property. Commissioner Insco moved that the petition be received and that the petitioners be advised of the law which does not affect the storing of trailers in yards, and that the City Attorney and City Manager be requested to study a revision of the ordinance and give a recommendation to the Commission. Motion was seconded ~y Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. A petition was presented from O. W. Weatherilt, d/b/a, "Beach Taxi" for two additional taxi permits. The City Manager reported that the petitions had been approved by the Police Department. Commissioner FieldS moved upon the recommenda- tion of the City Manager that the Beach Taxi request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. It was recommended by Commissioner Insco that all cabs install meters. Com- missioner Insco moved that all taxi cabs be required to install meters within a period of 60 to 90 days at the dEcretion of the City Attorney, City Manager and Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. A request was submitted for a second-hand store license by Leslie Osburn and Lola Osburn doing business as Osburn's Furniture Store, 913 No. Ft. Harrison Avenue. Commissioner Turner moved upon th~ recommendation of the Police Department in regards to the second-hand store license request of Leslie and Lola Osburn be granted. Commissioner Fields seconded the 'motion which carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager read a letter from Walter R. Ellis requesting that the Com- mission accept his resignation as Library Board member to be effective immediately. Commissioner Fields moved to accept with regret the resignation of Walter R. Ellis as Library Board member, arid that a citation be awarded for his work. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. The proposal of Mr. Lee \>lhi ting was submitted for renewal of his concession of selling cushions and programs at Jack Russell Stadium for the Phillies games. He proposed that the City change the 3.6% per paid admission to 2.5%. The proposal of Mr. Harry A. Nichols for this contract was also submitted at 3.6%. The City Manager reported Mr. Whiting is behind in his payments to the City in the amount of $1,050.00. Commissioner Tu~ner moved that the contract for the concession at Jack Russell Stadium be awarded to Mr. Harry A. Nichols, that the City take steps to collect the money that is due fnom Mr. Whiting. and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimous 1y . ..~ ,.,.,.:..";:',,.... -..-. ,.~,~. .~~.....~.. ~-:.-;<. ,::""" ",..,;.>,.> ",'""""".-,;.,, ....,l...' '\,~; ..:t~,~\a;' i~~~,~~~}lt~k: I!'. ~. ....rd, .,t,-.>. , ! ,;' '1o-r'j~:~;:.~:r~~t::!.~~:}.~ ;~. I' '.'-' ,., :i!(.......f,,~' , : :.;.' .... f'};:~:':{~~,;;:;,{;"J'.. _- r%J'" ',. '\;.~t.~.t~}~~E;;,':-: # . I~ ~r. \~ ,.'.i"'i~:~4~~tJ;~:,:::::::'::",':':'.,": ,. ., '....r... '~.. __"""'v.........~,"'..,..... ,......".....~ ...... ,) ,';:L::~~r; :. ..).:)i....~1. r. .-J,.." " t1 ,.~.. ?{~~!~ \ q ...)t~~ i '--Vt.f~'~'; >~ .. \~..,..:; .. -,.,1..:1.." i. .,W"."'. . r:..:.. ..: ~ ."~':." ~ .,... ,'-, .", 5111 - 3 - CITY COMMISSION MEE~ING Pebruary 5, 1962 ~~~~1~!; ,,::.:rt??.{- 'It_\. ~ftt . . .,~'~r;;~ ';;~'" , ":;. Ij:,;;r-;~:::, ,l\~:~{~~~({~~'; i. '~I~ . . ....'.'.-'.,'J l;t~~j}1~i?J;1 ., .'.,' "'r'<""1 l.~i~~~'IJ ~.' Al...;V;,lJ:~'l.r Ir\"':' ':;; '\;" i!,;;\';,;,~\)i I (".. .".t'~':ll~.'" '"'~ t ~~'.. ~,~~ ;'\\1~:;~;:JlO:M~ .'.;1 ~.~. ;,.:r,"h !~, ".~..'\.,~~}V' ~~if~.::~~Z:%:~i~i~< A request was submitted by Mr. Robert D. Bickerstaffe that the City Manager be authorized to work with the Planning Board on the feasibility of the proposed plan of the Clearwater Airpark. A representative from the County Schoo1 Board, Mr. Bob Gellat, stated that they are agreeable to the plans under consideration. Commissioner Smith moved that the City ManaEer be authoriz€d to work with the Planning Board concerning the Clearwater Airpark plans. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The Commission recessed at this time, 5:30 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:30 P.N. with Commissioners Insco, Fields, Smith and Tu~ner present. Also present were City Manager Stewart. City Attorney Brown, City Engineer Battle and Capt. Martin representing Police Chief. The City l1anager stated that upon the recommendation of the City Clerk, with which he concurred, that the pr-ice of the new City Code be set at $25.00 per copy. Commissioner Insco moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Manager and City Clerk that the price of $25.00 be established for the new Code of the City of Clear- water. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion which carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager and City Clerk recommended that a cost of $10.00 annual fee for the supplement to the Code be accepted. Commissioner Insco moved upon the recommendation of the City Clerk and City Manager that the $10.00 annual fee for the Code supplement be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Regarding the widening and resurfacing of Lakeview Road between Myrtle and Greenwood, the County has requested right or way of 36 feet north of the centerline along the City Cemetery proper~y. Commissioner Fields moved that the deed be sent to the County for additional right of way on Lakeview at Clearwater Cerne~ery as soon as the description is satisfac~ory to the Attorney and Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. A request was submitted by Rutenberg Construction Company to build small ent~ance gates at Sunset Point Road and Murray Avenue entering Blackshire Estates Subdivision. Commissione~ Turner moved to approve the request of Rutenberg Construction Company to build entrance gates at a street ent~ing Blackshire Estates Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. Resolution #62-12 was p~esented autho~izing payment to the Bank of Clearwater for Trustee~ fees in the amount or $155.46 from the 1959 Construction Trust Fund. Com- missioner Fields moved to pass Resolution #62-12 and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimous ly . Resolution #62-13 was presented in appreciation to the Junior Women's Club for their contribution in furnishin~ the children's section of the Clearwater Library. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #62-13 be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-14 was submitted authorizing payment to Mr. H. P. Constantine amounting to $585.00 for services in connection with the appraising of property for Chestnut Street right of way. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution #62-14 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly. The City Attorney presented for its first reading Ordinance #918, an intent to annex a portion of Section 17-29-16. The City Clerk reported that he had ~eceived a call earlier that day from Mary Drew and Mrs. Alan Drew wishing to object to this item and requesting that it be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. John Bonner stated tha~ there will be a trailer park regardless of whether or not it is annexed by the City as the County has already approved it. The City Attorney read a report from the Planning and Zoning Board concerning a ~O-foot easement for a road on the north. The City Attorney read Ordinance #918 on its firs~ reading. Commissioner Smith moved to pass Ordinance #918 on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved that Ordinance #918 be read and considered 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 Smitn moved to pass Ordinance #918 on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #918 be read and considered on its third and final reading atthis meeting of the Commission witn the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fie~ds.. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners FieldS. Insco, Smith and Turner voted "Aye." Mayor Weatherly voted "No." As the vote was not unanimous. Ordinance 1'1918 was not considered on its third ~eading. r ---:-.._ - ~ - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 5, 1962 The City Attorney requested acceptance of an easement from Grover C. Eldridge, for part of Lots 1, 2, 3, Madison Heights. Commissioner Turner moved that the easement from Grove~ C. Eldridge be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and car~ied unanimously. An easement was presented from Southland Development Company, owner of Lots 43 and 44, Block H, Brookhill Unit 5, for underground storm sewer. Commisiioner Fields moved to accept the easement with Southland Development Company for Brook- hill Unit 5. Commissioner Insco seconded the motipn which carried unanimously. The City Manager p~esented an underground storm sewer easement with Mary L. Overcash and W. T. Overcash in Section 35-28-15. Commissioner Fields moved to accept the easement for underground storm sewer with Mary L. and W. T. Overcash. Motion was seconded by Commissione~ Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented an easement from Rose Clybron Harris and others for utilities and right of way running through the S 15' of Lot 7 and N 15' of Lot 10, A. H. Duncan Subdivision, E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 22-29-15. Commissioner Turner moved that the easement from Rose Clybron Harris and others be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented an ag~eement with 11r. James Atkinson, Jr. in the amount of $2,100.00 for the N 30' of his property for Chestnut Street right of way. Commissioner Insco moved that the contract with Mr. James Atkinson, Jr. for $2,100.00 for right of way on Chestnut Street be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to e~ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An agreement was presented for right of way on Chestnut Street with Mr. Edward G. Bippert and wife in the amount of $2,300.00 for the N 30' of his property. Commissioner Fields moved that the approval of the contract with Edward G. Bippert in the amount of $2,300.00 for right of way on Chestnut Street be accepted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Turner and carried unanimously. Another agreement was presented for Chestnut Street right of way with Mr. Thomas Hamilton, Jr. for $2,500.00. with the provision that he will remove the building on this property within 60 days of the purchase. Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommendation of the Right of "Jay Agent and City Attorney that the contract with Mr. Thomas Hamilton, Jr. in the amount of $2,500.00 for right of way on Chestnut Street be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that a fourth right of way agreement regarding Chestnut Street be deferred. Resolution #62-15 was presented requiring ~2 property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Resolution #62-15 and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Attorney submitted a right of way agreement with Mrs. Saline Hoffpauir, 318 Sunset Court, whereby the City will pay Mrs. Hoffpauir $105,000 for her upland property and 500 feet of submerged land in the bay on deferred payment, with the provision that she be allowed to ~emain on the premises for the next three years. The City will pay $10.000 down and the balance over a period of years at $10,000 a year, with interest at 4% per year. The City Attorney commented that the rroperty J had been appraised at $118,200.00. Commissioner Fields moved the contract with Mrs. Hoffpauir for $105,000.00 for upland and submerged land be approved and the proper officials execute the necessary documents. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimously. A second motion was made by Commissioner Fields after discussion. Commissioner Fields moved that after a result of the pur- chasing of the Hoffpauir tract that the proper officials of the City be authorized to proceed with the obtaining of any necessary permits for dredging and filling the submerged land arid that the land be designated for municipal purposes only, including right of way. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The proposal of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to build a museum on the property at the corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Bay Shore Boulevard, the o~nership of which is questionable between the City and the County was presented. Both governmental agencies tentatively approve leasing the property, but the Attorney suggested that the City and County might deed their individual interests to the organization which'~ould tend to clarify the questionable ownerShip. Commissioner Fields moved that the tract of land known as the McMullen property which was deeded to the County of Pine lIas with reservations to the City be deeded by the City to the United Daughters of the Confederacy to build a museum subject to the County taking similar action within 30 days and a reverter clause be added to the deeds to start construct~on on the building within two years. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith suggested that something be done about the paving add drainage on Bay Esplanade. Commissioner Insco suggested that this item be deferred for the next work session. ,.. \ :". ........~- '<"~'. ,~'!' '.'.: ''''~~t...~_. t i. , ' .. ~~~~~~~i.~'~~~!tr,'If{iM~~1il?tii:~I;o....,j~%r,<~'X;~~\~,~;"'~~,rv.~~~;~~J!)~~Tr.'w' ;-.i/.'i'. . c."'?;?'.. '\ ."\C.::'.."?/,;, .:{"i;:,~,.;t'i~;~;.~r~,(,:/-.:NC"., .":n!~..':"~t.. .. . :'.~:...'... .' ,. '; . J ... .'~..'.."'. .....,' ,...' ......,' ...' ',..' . . tf..~I'fj .J.' l~~J~.",'. J ....~, << ., * H . .:J: u;.. ~.- , j '~,f . ..... "11. I . ~.A ~~ [ .~"':!~t"i~~"r.~~r~" ".~~~l';'}\~""",::,.~~d;~~~; . { .' .,. "~~~~~'~"~"*~~~"-~ ~:.~~~ ~(.~r.tWf' ~~~~~~~jS~~~O~~~&~I'Q.,~:~~i,~~t"'~; ~'I' ~~~ - 2 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING Pebruary 5, 1962 J an. 22 t 196 2 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Kathleen C. Tait, Clerk I, Utilities Dept. 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 May 15, 1961, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Sept. 9, 1922) 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 November 24, 1961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that John A. Giles, Jr., Laborer, Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" riski The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwate~ on May 11, 1961, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Feb. 11, 1921) 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 /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters January 12, 1962 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified' that Wendell E. Scudamore, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant has been duly e~amined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on May 15, 1961, and is under 45 hears of age (birth date Aug. 17, 1937) 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 /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ": .j", ;".'" \:."n:~",:-.;,,:~v-~ci~~~,,,,,??l"~m~..I;1'I;~~~':*;:I.i~~':'~f.~~~~~i:~:~~~'~:;'~'<i ./ /.. tn;'~~~~~.~'i 1.:~J~~f~'< ?~;.:~' . -;.:.:'~~i~'f)~~l~:;""~ '" ..!.1."'r.'7IW"I..r.,..",r. ..' :.V~A' _' ~~. .~, ~..:.. - 3 - CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 5, 1962 J an . 2 2, 19 6 2 Mr. James Stewart Clearwater City Manager C~ty Dear Mr. Stewart - Kindly accept my resignation as Library Board member, effective immediately. It has been a pleasure to have, in a small way, associated myself with you and my good wishes are extented ~o you for a successful future in the management of the. City. Yours very truly, /s/ Walter R. Ellis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - September 20, 1961 Mr. James Stewart City Manager City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Stewart: In re: Unit 5, Island Estates of Clearwater This is to formally request that the City amend its Charter by enactment of an Ordinance to include the following described property within that area in the City wherein alcoholic beverages may be sold for on the premises consumption to-wit: Unit 5, Island Estates of Clearwater, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 51, Page 34, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Inasmuch as this will, no doubt, turn out to be a highly controversial item and one that the City Commission would prefer not to vote on upon first impression, it is my suggestion that the matter be first brought up at a work session for informal discussion and then presented to the Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Please advise me as soon as possible as to when the matter will be presented to the Commission in work session so that I ~might appear at that time. Yours very truly, 1st Charles F. Barber CFB:ml cc: Herbert Brown City Attorney City Hall Clearwater, Florida ------------------- - -------------------- Bartow, Florida January 15, 1962 Clearwater City Commission City Hall Clearwater, Florida Re: Speed Restrictions, SR 60, Section 15040 (Gulf-To-Bay Blvd) between Highland Avenue and SR 55 (US 19), City of Clearwater, Pinellas, County. Gentlemen: The State Road Department has made a restudy of vehicular speed along the above referenced portion of SR 60 as requested by you and has ~ound that no changes in speed restrictions are justified at this time. We are enclosing copies of the speed checks showing the eigh~five percentile speeds as based on the recorded speed of 301 vehicles over a six-hour period. . . " " ~ .: Very truly yours, H. M. Johnson DISTRICT ENGINEER By: /s/ T. I. Bates, Jr., Engineer TRAFFIC AND PLANNING DIVISION . ,':.. ' ....<~<,':<~... , ... :, ....~\~,{ ';,.~,~~~..?>" Supt.. - - -.".-..- - - - -.'- . . . , . .~ - . "1 ., " , . . ,it . , . . :~~. . .. , ,. ';.~I I i . Ji ..,. . , ,";:, . CITY COMM2SSION MEETING February 5, 1962 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the Ci.ty Hal1,, Monday, February 5, ].962, at 1:80 P,N,, with the following members pre- sent: Robert L. GJeatherly Cleveland Insco Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K, Turner, Sr. Also present were: James R. Stewart FIerbert M. Brown Max Bat-tle Capt. Beam Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Ct�mmi s s i oner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager City Attorney City Engineer RE.presenting Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invoeation was given by the itev. M. G. Argeaux,, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Clearwater, Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 15,, 1562, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner FieZds and carried unanimously, In connection with the sale of two American LaFrance city fire trucks (1924 and 1925), the highest bia was received from Art James Equipment Salvage, St. Peters- burg, in the amount of $525,00, The Atanager read a letter from Ray E. Mathes, Civil Defense Director, Persley's Trailer Park, stating that they were a branch of Civil Detense of Pinellas County and would like to continne use of the fire truck for park defense and revising their original bid for the 1924 truck only from $200,00 to $485,00, Commissioner Smith moved that all bids be turned down, 2�otion was seaonded by Commissioner Pields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the 1ow bid of Rodgers Tree Surgeons in the amount of $1.95 for 6000 square feet and $.45 for each additional 1500 square f.eet, for mowing of lots andlor tracts of land. Gommissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the Asst. Purehasing Agent and the City Manager that the l�w bid of Rodgers Tree Surgeons for $1.95 plus an additional $.45 be accepted, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. The proposal of Mr, Harold F. Heye and Mr. W. Harry Armston, concerning tne extension of the fishing pier at the end of Causeway Boulevard on Clearwater Beaeh was presented by their attorney, Mr. Ocaen Allbritton, III. He stated the proposal was in lease Form already signed by his clients and brought out some of the major points of the agreement, such as: lessees eqnstruct at their expense an extension up to 1000 feet from the present pier with admission to be charged to the extension; construction to be of pre=stressed concrete piling and decking with pipe handle rails; minimum of 12 feet wide; lease term of 25 years; glans and specifications to be approved by lessor; oonstruetion to be campleted within 180 days after commencement; publie liability insurance to be carried by lesszes; and also spoke of the condi- tions in event of storm or sea damage. The City Manager read a letter from Mr,� Elwood Hogan, Attorney, who requested that his clients be permitted to submit a pr�ogosal.. Mr, k�illizm PiacKenzie and Mr. Garrett T. MeKernan were pr�sent and requested action be deferred until the next meetsng for them to submit proaosals. Mr. Elmer Shafer, Chairman of the Attractions Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and a representative of the Gulf to Bay Motel Association spoke in favor of this project, htr, Leonard Merrell and Mr. Ernest Barger spoke in opposition stating there was insufficient parking and insufficient water depth. Mr. Allbritton read the agreement at this time excluding the financial section. Commissioner Turner moved that the proposal as presented by Mr, Allbrittc�n with Mr. Heg�e and Mr. Armston be accepted and the proper officials be authori.zed to execute the same. Mot�.on was seconded by Commissioner Fie],ds. Upon vote being taken, Commissioners Insco� Fields, Smith and Turner voted "�ye." Mayor taeatherly voted "No," Motion carried, Commissior.er Insco moved to read the financial section for the record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. Allbritton r�ad the financial sectiori of the proposed agreement. The Mayor recommended to the Board that a$10�000 deposit of good faith money be included in this contract in order to have money i:o �ave the parking lot the beacn, Commissioner Smith moved that it having been determined that this lease is to the best interest of the municipality after consider�ng objections, and the lease having been read in its entixety with the amendment added that $10,000 gooci faith payment to bE made payable at the commencement of business which deposit may be used by the City for the improvement of any parking lot on the beach that the Commissioners may select; said deposit will be aonsidered as advance payment in rentals and will be so credited on a month to month basis--'the proposal be accepted and �that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute the document and proceec� wi'L-h the eooperation of its officials in obtain- ing permits from the U. S. Army Corps o� En�ineers and the Trustees of the Tnternal Improvernent Fund of the State of Florida. Motion o�as secor�ded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimous9:y. � ,� � ;� `;' �' _ '2 _ CITY COMM25SION MEETING February 5, 1967 Cap-t. Beam was replaced by Capt. Martin aftar �the reading of the fi.nancial section of the agreement (3:15 P.M.). The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Charles P. Barber, Attorney, requesting that the City amend its ordinances concei�ning liquor zoning to include Unit 5 Island Est�tes of Glearwater, with paz�ticular reference to the Sea Spire building to permit a restaurant and cocktail lounge on the second floor of this building. Mr. Barber represented Island Estates Developers North Bay Company and statec� that this area is fully zoned business. Mr, Barber also stated that this 7iquor zone will be separated from the R-1 zone area by a buffer zone of multiple dwelling buildings. The Rev. Walter F. Ha7.1, representing Clearwater Ministerial Association, A1rs. Rachel Davis, and Mr. A. H. Buckman objected, Commissioner Smith moved that •th.is request be granted and that the City Attorney be authorized to �xepare the necessary ordinance. C�mmissioner Turaer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to recess the meeting at 5:30 P.M. and to reconvene at 7:30 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carrisd unanimously. The City Manager estimated it would cost $10i000 to pave the Memorial Civi� Center parking 1ot. He stated the Planning Board and Police Department recommended that East Shore Drive not be extended from Marianne to Causeway Boulevard. The Mayor suggested that the City use the $10,000 good faith money as just approved earlier in this meeting to begin the pavi.ng on the ga�Feing lot. Commissioner Turner moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved, that the City Engineer come up with plans and recommendations that the ingress and egress be at the east end of the lot and that the prcper officials be authorized to proceed with the planning thereof. MotiDn was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. The City Manager read a letter from the State Road Departmen� which stated that no reduction in s�eed limits on Gulf to Bay Boulevard were justifm�d at this time. Commissioner Insoo moved that the letter be received for the record and that the City Manager be instructed to have the Police Chief in�rease enforcement of the present speed laws on this thoroughfare, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. A resident of Virginia Lane spoke opposing retaining the present speed limit on Gulf to Bay. A petition by oroperty owners on Br�ghtwater Drive was presented by the City Manager requesting that a home trailer parked on private Dro�erty on Brightwater Drive be removed, The City Manager and City Attorney stated the present law does aot authorize the City to remove the trailer if it is ❑nly being stored on thP owner's property, Commissioner Insco moved that the petition be received and that the patitioners be advised of the law which does not aff�et the storing of trailers in ya::�ds, and that the City Attorney and Ci'ry Manager be requested to study a revision of the ordinance and give a recommendation to the Commission. Motion was seconded �y Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. A petition was presented from 0, W. bJeatherilt, d/b/a, "Beach Taxi" for two additional taxi permits. The City Manager reported that the petitions had besn approved by the Police Department. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommenda- tion of the City Manager 'that the Beach Taxi request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and cax�ried unanimously. It was recommended by Commissioner Insec� that all cabs install meters. Com- missioner Tnsco moved that all taxi cabs be re�quired to install meters within a period of 60 to 90 days at the d'r-�retion of the City Attorney, City Manager and Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. A request was submitted for a second-hand stare license by Leslie Osburn and Lo1a Osburn doing business as Osburn's Furniture Store, 913 No. Ft. Harrison Avenue, Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommendation of the Police D"epartment in regards to che second-hand store license�request of Leslie and Lola Osburn be grantecl. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion which carrie3 unanimously. The City Manager read a letter from Walter R, Ellis requesting that the Com- mission accept his resignation �s Libxary Board member to be effective immediately. Commissioner Fields mcved to accept with regret the resignation of Walter R. Ellis as Library Board mem�er, and that a citation be awarded for his woxk. Motion was seconded i�y Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously, Th:e proposal of Mr. Lee 47hi#ing was submitted for renewal of his concession of selling cushions and programs at Jack Russell Stadium £or the Phillies games. Iie proposed that the City change the 3,6a oer paid admission to 2.5%, The proposal ,-� of I�r, Harry A. Nichols £or this contract was also submitted at 3.60, The City Manager reported Mr. Whiting is behind in his payments to the City in the amount oi $1,050.00. Commissioner Turner moved that the contract for the coneession at Jack Russell. Stadium be awarded to Mr. Harry A, niichols, that the City take stePs to collect the money that is due fr.om Mr, Whiting, an�i that the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimous].y. � _ � _ CITY COMMISSION MEETI�IG February 5, 1962 f1 request was submitted by P'ir. Robert D, Bickerstaffe that the City Manager be authorizecl to work with the Planning Board on the fe�sibility of the proposed plan of the Clearwater Airpark, A representative �rom the County School Board, Mr. Bob Gellat, stated that they are agreeable to the plans under ennsideration. Co;nmissioner Smith moved that the City Manager be au�thorized to work with the Planning Board concerning the Clearwater Airpark plans. Motion was seconded by Commissinner Turner and aarried unanimously. The Commission xecessed at this time, 5:30 P,I9. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:30 F.M, with Commissioners Insco, Fields, Smith and Turner present. Also present were City i�[anager Stewart� City 9ttorney Brown, City Engineer Batt"le and Capt. Martin representing Police Chief. The City Manager stated that upon the recommendatinn of the City Clerk, with which he concurred, that the price of the new City Code be set at $25,00 per copy. Commissioner Insco moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Manager and City Clerk that the price of $25.00 be establi'shed for the new Code of the City of Clear= water. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Manager and City Clerk recommended that a cost of $10.00 annual fee for the supplemeni to the Code be accepted. Commissioner Insco moved u�on the recommendation of the City Clerk and City Mana�er that the $1Q.00 annual fee for the Code supplement be approued. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carriecl unanimously. . Regarding the widening and resurfacing of Lakeviaw Road between Myrtle and Greenwood, the County has requested right of way of 36 feet north of the centerline along ttie City Cemetery property. Commissioner Fields moved that the deed l�e sent to the County for additional right of way on Lakeview at Clearwater Cemetery as soon aa the description is satisfactory to the Attorney and Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. A request was submitted by Rutenberg Construetion Corapany to build small entrance gates at Sunset Point Road and t4urray Avenue entering Blackshire EstaTes Subdivision. Commissioner Turner moved to approve the request of Rutenberg Construction Company to build entrance gates at a street ent�z+ing Blackshire Estates Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Commissione� Fields and carrie� unanimously. Resolution #62-12 was presented authorizing payment to the Bank of Clearwater for Trustee� fees in the amount of $155,46 from the 1959 Construction Trust Fund. Com- missioner Pields moved to pass Resolution #62-12 and that the pro�er of.�icials be authorized to execute it. 2�lotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Resolution �62-13 was presented in apareciation to ihe Junior [domen's Club for their aontribution in furnishing the children's section of the Clearwater Library. Commissioner Fialds moved that Resolution ,�62-13 be dDDZ'OVECI 3riC� 'tlldt the proper officials be authorized to execute it� Motion caas seconded by Comma.ssioner Insco and carried unanimously, Resolution #62-14 was submi.tted authorizirig payment to Mr. H. P. Constantine amounting to $585,00 for services in connection with the appraising of property for Chestnut Street right of way. Commissioner Turner moved that Resclution r62-14 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City [�ttorney presented for its first reading Ordinance i�918, an intent to annex a portion of Section 17-29-].6, The City Clerk reported that he had received a call earlier that day from Mary Drew and Mrs. Alan Drew wishing to object to this item and requesting that it be deferred until the next meeting, PIr. John Bonner stateci that there will be a trailer park regardless of whether or not it is annexe� by the City as the County has already anproved it. The City Attorney read a report from the Planning and Zoning Board concerning a 40-foot easement for a road on the narth. T'he City Attorney read Ordinance #918 nn its first reading. Commissioner Smith moved to pass Ordinance �918 on its first reading. Motion was secondzd by Commissioner Turner and car�ied unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved that Ordinance ,��18 be read and considered on its second reading by title only caith the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded vy Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read on its second reading by title only. Commissi�aner Smith moved to pass Ordinance �k918 on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved Orc�inance #�915 be read and considered on its third and final reading atthis meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the �ommission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner E'ields. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Fields, Insco, Smith and Turner voted "Aye." Mayor Weatherly voted "No," As the vote was not unanimous, Ordinance �918 was not considered on its third reading. ,.. .J ■ _ 4 _ CTTY COIKMIS�ION MEETING February 5, 19G2 �� The City Attorriey requested acceptance of an easement from Grover C. Eldridge; for part of Lots 1, 2, 3, Madison Heights, Commissioner Turner moved that the easement from Grover C. Eldridge be accepted. Motion was seconded �y Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, An eas�bment was nresented from Southland Developm�nt Company, owner of Lots 43 and 44, B1ock M, Brookhill Unit 5, ior underground storm sewer. Commissioner Fields moved to accept the easement with Southland Development Company �'or Brook- hill Unit 5. Commissiones� Insco seconded the moti_Rn which carried unanimously. The City Manager presented an underground storm sewer easement with Mary L. Over.cash and W. T. Overcash in Section 35-28-15, Commissionex Fields moved to accept the easement for underground storm sewer with Mary L. and W. T. Overcash, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. 2'he City Attorney presented an easement frnm Rose Clybron Harris and others for utilities and right of way running through the S 15' of Lot 7 and N 15' of Lot 10� A. H. Duncan Subdivision, E 1/2 of VE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 22-29-15. CommissiQner Turner moved that the easement from Rose Clybron Harris and others be approved, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanim�usly. The City Attorney presented an agreement with Mr. James Atkinson, Jr. in the amount of $2,100.00 for the N 30' of his prooerty for Chestnut 5treet right of way. Commissioner Insco moved that the contract with I�Ir. James Atkinson, Jr, for 52,100.00 for right of way nn ChestTzut Street be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanim�usly, An agreement was presented for right of way on Chestnut Street with Mr. Edward G. Bippert and wife in the amount of $2,300.00 for the N 30' of his property. Commissioner Fields moved that the approval of the contract with Edward G. Bippert in the amount of $2�30C.00 for right of way on Chestnut Street be accepted arid that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was Se�nAa�a by Commis- sioner Turner and carried unanimously. Another agreement was presented _for Chestnut Street right of way with Mr. Thomas Hamilton, Jr. for $2,SU0,0�, with the provision that he will remove the building on this property within 60 days of the gurchase. Commissioner Turner-, moved upon �he recommendation of _he Right of Way Agent and City Attorne�,that the contract with Mr. Thomas Hamiltons Jr. in the amount of $2,500.00 for right of �aay on Ghestnu-l- Street be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by C;ommissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City At�orney requested that a fourth rig}lt of way agreement regarding Chestnut Street be deferred. Resolution �62-15 was presented requiring 42 pr.a�erty owners to clean their Tots of weeds and uzdergrowth. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Resolution #62-15 and the prop�r officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Attorney submitted a right of way agreement with Mrs, Saline Hoffpauir, 318 Sunset Court, whereby the City will �ay Mrs. Hoffpa�xir $105,000 for her upland property and 500 teet of submerged land in the bay on deferred payment, with the �rovision that she be allowed to remain on the Premises for the next three years. The City will pay $10,000 down and the balance over 3 period o� years at $10,000 a year, with interest at 4% per year. The City Attorney commsnted that the property had been appraised at $118,200,00, Commissioner Fields moved the contract with Mrs. Hoffpauir for $105,000.00 for upland and submerged land be approved and the prop�ar officials execute the necessary documents, Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Smith and carried unanimously, A second motion was made by Commissioner Fields after discusaion. Commissioner Fielc�s moved that after a result of the Fur- chasing o� the Hoffpauir tract that the proper officials of the City be authorized to proceed with the obtaining of any necessary permits for dredging and filling the submerged land arid that the land be designated for municipal purposes onTy, including right of way, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The proposal of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to �uild a museum on the property at the corner of �ulf to Bay Boulevard and Bay Shore Boulevard, the ownership of which is questionable between the City and the County was presented. Both governmental agencies tentatively approve leasing the property, but the Attorney suggested that the City and County might deed their individual interests to the organization which�would tend to clarify the questionable ownership. Commissionez� Fields mo�ed that the tract of land known as the McMullen property which was deeded to the County of Pinellas with reservations to the City be deeded by the City to the United Daughters of the Con�ederacy to build a museum subject to the County taking similar action within 30 days and a reuerter clause be add�d to the deeds to start constructi�on on the building within two years. Motinn was seconded by Commissinner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith suggested that something be done about the paving arid drainage on Bay Esplanade, Commissioner Znsco suggested that this item be deferred for the next work session. � � - 5 - CITY COMM;LSSION MEETZNG February 5, 1962 Commissioner Fields moved that Mrs, Dorothy Akerman, 315 Princess Street, be appointed to the Library Board. Motion was seconde3 by Commissioner 5mith and carried unanimously. The Mayor st,ted that he had received a reqnest irom the residents on East Pine Street for a dead end street sign. The Mayor stated he had received camplaints of trai{ic on the beach, the causeway and. Cleveland Street with no poTice officer on duty. He suggested that if it was possible, that the traffic lights' timing be realigned for peak traffic periods. The Mayor requested that i�ir, Kruse attempt to reactiv�te the Upper Pinellas County Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Kxuse, however, suggested that if m�ght be better if let-ters were sent out by the 1�layor to which thE Mayor agreed. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting Trustees of the Pertsion Fund heard letters from the Advisory Committee recommending that Tamerlyn T, Chamberlain, Dist, Serv. II, Utilities, Gas; Kathleen C, Tait, Clzrk I, Utilities Department; John A. �iles, Jr,, Laborer, Police Department; and tnlendell E, Scudamore, Attendant, 5ewage Treatment Plant be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Insco moved tnese four employees be aecepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fiel�s and carried unanimously. There being no further business, thQ meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P,M, Attest: � � �i� , � - �, M yor-Comrniss:ioner � �Qj � � CITY COMMISSION MEETING E'ebruar� 5 � 196� AGENDA Reports from City Manager CITY CQMNIISSION MEETIN6 5.. i3ids ,�al�ire Trucks FEBRUARY 5, 1962 2. Bidsi Lot Mowing 1:30 P.M. 3. Fishing Pier - Clearwater Beach 4. Request for Extension of Alcoholic Beverage Invocation Zone - 5ea Spire Introductions 5. Parking Board Recommendatiar.s - Memori�l Minutes of Preceding Meetings Civic Center Public Hearings 6. Speed Limits - Gulf to Bay 8�vd. Reports from City Manager 9. Trai7.er Parking - Clearwater Beach Reports from City Attorney 8. Request For Taxi Permits - Clearwater Beach Citizens to be Heard �J. Request for Second Har�d Store License - Cther Commission Action Leslie Osburn Adjournment 10. Resignation - Library Board Member Meeting Pension P1an Trustees ll. Program and Cushion Concession - Jack Russsll Stadium 12. Clearwater Airpark P1ans 13. Municipal Code Costs 14. Other Engineering Matters 1 15. Verbal Repox•ts and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney lfi. Resolution - Ban of Clearwater Trustee's Fee� 1959 Series 17. Resolution - Tn Appreciation to Junior Women's Club 18, Resolution - Appraiser's Fee, H. P. Constan- tine 19. Ord. �918 - Intent rto Annex Portion of Sec. 17-29-16, Robert Stetler 20, Acceptance of Easement - Grover C. Eluridge, Madison Hghts. 21. P.eceptance of Easement - Southland Develop- ment Corp., Brookhill Unit 5 22, Acceptanee of Easement - Mary L. Ov�rcash, in Sec. 35-2B-15 23. Acceptance of Easement - Rose Clybron Harris, et a1, A. H. Duncan Subd. 24, Right-of-Way Recommendations - 1. Atkinson; 2. Bippert; 3. Hamilton; 4, Webv 25, Lot Mowing Resolution ` Jan. 12, 1962 Honorable City Gommission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Emplo}�ees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Tamerlyn T. Chamberlain, Dist. �erv. II, Util. Gas has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employEe began his service wi-th tl-iz Gity of Clearwater bri April 1, 1961, and is under 45 years of age (birth date July 5, 1922) and meets the req�emenfs of our Ci.vi 1 Servi ce . It is hereby recommended by the Advisory �ommittee that he be accepted into membership, Very truly ;�ours� Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Ed��in Blanton /s/ Helen Peters �, <..,;,. il 0 - z - CITY COMMISSTON MEETING February 5, 1962 Jan. 22, 1962 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen; As �ustees of th:e City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Kathleen C. Ta�t, Clerk I, Utilities Dept, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee begar. her service with the City of Clearwa-ter on May 15, 1961, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Sept. 9, 1922) and m�ets the requirements of our C'ivil Service. It is hereby recommanded by the Advisory Committee that she be aceepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Ed4zin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters November 24, I961 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen; As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Psnsion Fund, you are hereby notified that �ohn A. Giles, Jr., Laborer, Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on May 11, i9fi 1, and is under 45 years of age (birth date Feb. 11, 1921) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service, It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Commii.tee that he be accepted inio me;nbership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Pau1 Kane, Chairman 1s / Fds;iin Blanton /s/ I-;E�len Peters January 12, 1962 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Flerida G�ntlemen: As Truste�s of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fun�i, you are hereby notified that GJendell E. Scudamore, At•tendant, Sewage Treatment Plant has been duly examined by � local physician and designated by hin as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his ser�vice with the City of ClearN*ater on May 15, 1961, and is under 45 hears of age (birth date Aug. 17, 1937) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereb�r recommended hy the Advis,ory Committee that he be accepted into membership, Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' I'ension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Isl Edwin Blanton � /s/ Helen Peters �� - 3 - CITY COMMISSION htEETING I'ebruary 5, 1962 � �� Jan. 22, 1962 Mr. James Stewart Clearwater City Manager City ` Dear Mr. Stewart - Kindly aceept my r.esignation as Library Board member� effective immediate].y. It has been a pleasure tn have, in a smaSl way, associated myself wi-th you and n�y good wishes are extented to you for a successful future in the management of the City. Yosrs �=ery truly, /s/ Walter R, Lllis September 20, 1961 Mr. James S�ewart City Manager City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Stewart: In re: Unit 5, Islanq Estates of CTearwater This is to formally request that the City amend �ts Charter by enactment of an Ordinance to include the foll.owing described property within that area in the City wherein alcoholic beverages may be sold for on the premises consumption to-wit: Unit S, Island Estates of Clearwater, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 51, Page 34, of the Public Aecords of Pinellas County, Florida. Inasmuch as this will, no doubt, turn out to be a iiighly controversial item and one. thai. the City Commission would prefer not tc vote on upon first impression, it is my suggestion th�t the matter be first brough+ up at a work session for informal discussi�n and then presented to the Commissipn at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Please advise me as soon as possible as to whzn the matter will be pre5ented to the Co�nmission in 4rork session so that I might appear at tYiat +ime. Yours very truly, 1s/ Charles F. Barber CFB:ml ce: Herbert Brown City Attorney City Hall Clearwater, Florida Bartow, Plo'rida January 15, 1962 ■ Glearwater City Commission City Ha11 Glearwater, Florida Re: Speed Restrictions, SR 60, SeGtion 15040 CGulf-To-Bay Blvd) between Highland Avenue an� SR 55 (US 19), City of Clearwater, Pine�las, County. Gentlemen: The State Road Department �tas made a restudy of vehicular speed along the above referenced portion of SP, 60 as requested by you and has �ound that no changes in speed restrictions are justified at this tmme. We are er.closing copies o.f the speed checks showing the eigh-Ly-t'ive percantile speeds as based on the -recor.ded speed of 301 vehicles over a six-hour period. Very truly yours, H� M, Johnson DISTRICT ErTGIIJLER Ry t /sf'T, I. Bates, Jr.� Engineer TIBJr:RLF:Ir TRAE'EIC �i�D PL_AivNING DIVISION Enclosures cc: Sgt. Blaine LeGoizris /''� Mr: Aubrey Ort, Elee, Supt. � , �� ` \ �'� � '1 �