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06/04/1962 ?~'~!1r=~::~:;=:::':::,,"~'::.::"::~;;!~'=::'::::::::;:~~:::::~:::::;;~i~~$!~~~~~,~l &5() CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 4, 1962 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, June 4, 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. Mayor-Cownissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle W. Booth City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City Attorney. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1962 and the special meeting of May 28, 1962 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved that the Commission deviate from the agenda to make a presentation to former Mayor Pearce at this time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner FieldS and carried unanimously. The Mayor read Resolution #62-49 recognizing the distinguished public service of Eugene L. Pearce to the City of Clearwater, Florida and presented him the City of Clearwater medal. The City Manaeer announced a public hearing on construction of sanitary sewers on Clearwater Beach to serve all properties not now being served. Hr. Battle, City Engineer reported a preliminary hearing had been held on May 16, 1962. He estimated the cost to be $4.72 per front foot. The City Clerk read a letter of objection from Mrs. Mabel L. Mell and another in favor of the sanitary sewers from Mrs. Rose McDougall. The Mayor suggested informing Mrs. Mell that the City now has an ordinance requiring everyone to connect to sewer, if available, within one year. Commissioner Insco moved the project for sewers on Clearwater Beach be approved as outlined by the City Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the next item on the agenda was the Carlouel fence problem. Mrs. Grace Reed, Charles Zollo and H. F. Wulf spoke to deny the request for removal of the Carlouel fence. Wm. E. Myers, J. iI. Fletcher and Leonard Merrell spoke to have the fence removed. Commissioner Smith moved to table indefinitely the Carlouel fence ma~ter until such time that the people in the area come to the Commissioners with an agreement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested a committee of 5 be formed, 2 from each side and these 4 selec~ a 5th member. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda and take up item 18. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that several months ago request was made for the meter- ing of taxicabs, and that the City Attorney has a suggested ordinance for approval. Ralph Baker, representing Yellow Cab Company, asked that the matter be deferred and estimated the cost of the meters at $400.00 each. Mr. Ross Bolt, also representing Yellow Cab, objected to the meters because of the cost. Jack Bryant, representing New Deal Cab Co. (colored taxi), stated that they operate almost entirely on a weekly charge basis and therefore were not in favor of the meters. Mr. John Pearson, rep- resenting Checker Cab Inc., was in favor of meters as they would make the fares more equitable, The City Attorney read Ordinance Ho. 935 in full requiring taxi-cabs be equipped with meters. Commissioner Insco moved that Ordinance No. 935 be passed on first reading.' Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and approved unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to consider the second reading of Ordinance Ho. 935 by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance No. 935 on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and approved unanimously. It was suggested that the third reading of the ordinance be deferred until the cab operators could get together and report back to the Commission. The City Manager recommended applying for a Federal grant for the sanitary sewer system in the East Clearwater area. Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, stated that up to $250.000 might be made as an outright grant to the City and that a preferred form of resolution authorizing an application was in the Attorney's hands. The City Attorney announced that this Resolution was numbered 62-69. Commissioner Fields moved to pass Resolution No. 62-69 as recommended by the City Manager and Consulting Engineer and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by , Commissioner Turner and approved unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to deviate from the agenda to item 7. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager read a l~tt7r from the Mem~rial Civ~c Center Association request- removal of the Park Inn bu~ld~ng at the earl~est poss~ble moment and the property' , .~-~:'. ',' .' ~ '" I', or' . '.' ..... . "' "'~,... ':';7,~. '".. ...;....t.. . . . ~,....~\"'.T'~. ,~:~'" ~.#,I:....,.,'l""...:'''' , . . ~ ..' :"'~"':;/J~f~.:~.t~'::~~{;~'I.""::;.X':;~~'~~~.'~:~~~~;??~!.~::-? .,.:~:~'~:: . : t,l.,'j~""~.,.;.;~.:i{::,~,~,~:,,"',',,~f,,,-,,"~'_" ,.'~. '""'~':"'~"-':"'~T"':"";'~"':"":u'~";;'~'":"":"':~';""":'~'\":"~:"'i;,'.r,'::':',',',',~~~""~"':'_""""""':"'_."""":'-"""C"":,:",",'..'.'..:.'_'::.:'" .'_'.,',"'.,:,.,'.,:.~ "'.' , " ' , " ". " - -;:--.' _.~:..:.......:;..~ '., _.:.. _ .:....... ._. _ ..__. _'... ' ",,".:..~ ,..;.::.".\;i:L.~.;1;~,:':i.::;:;,:i:~,i(~~.j';i;:iL(;k,;;i.fiil,tiii~J!;;-i:'.:~:.;::..~.~~i!illl0"d~~db;{:::'f 2 . CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 4, 1962 be dedicated for public use. The Manager said it was planned to use City forces to demolish the building. Commissioner Smith moved to receive the letter and the City Manager be instructed to have the building demolished as soon as possible and that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution for the next meeting dedicating the property for public use. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Hanager recommended a lease agreement with International Business Machines Corporation in the amount of $630.00 per month for equipment to be used for the utility billing and which can be expanded to include other operations as the City grows. Commissioner Turner moved on recommendation of the City Manager and the Utility Dept. to enter into this contract for lease and that the City Manager come up with cost feasibility at the earliest possible moment to install a complete inventory control system. for the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner fields and carried unanimously. Col. James Watkins, Civil Defense Director requested that the proper officials be authorized to sign fall-out shelter licenses for the City Hall and jail. He also requested compensation from the City Civil Defense budeet as full time Director. Commissioner Smith moved that the Civil Defense Director's requests be granted and the proper officials be authorized to siBn the necessary papers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. &5/ The City Manager reported that $8,000 had been alloted to widen Oak Ave. as agreed upon with the County, but the entrance of the new County Building was 14" lower than the present street. IIe recommended giving the County the $8~OOO and lettine the con- tract for the work. The City Eneineer concurred with the Manager's recommendation. Commissioner Insco moved that the recommendation of the Manager and Engineer be approv- ed and they be authorized to work out such an a~reement with the County, with the work to be done according to City specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tu~ner and carried unanimously. The City Manaeer recommended approval of a contract with Raymond Roland Fuller to act as assistant radio man at $350.00 ~er month. Commissioner Fields moved the contract for assistant radio maintenance ~an be approved as recommended by the City Manaeer and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a revised statement from iiarold S. \-Jilson, Attorney at Law, for $900.00 for his assistance to the Civil Service Board for investigations last year. Commissioner Turner moved that the payment be authorized and the proper officials be authori zed to execute it. Notion \-las seconded by Commissioner Smi th. Upon the vote beinp, taken Mayor ~eatherly and Commissioners FieldS, Turner and Smith voted "Aye". Commissioner Insco voted "ao". t1otion carried. The City t-1anager presented plans for filling stations at northeast corner of Drew St. & Patricia Ave. and southeast corner of Drew St. & Jupiter Ave. which have been approved by the EnEineering Dept. and Plannin~ Board. Commissioner Fields moved upon recommendation of the ?lannine & Zoning Board and the City Engineer that the plans for the service stations be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City J1anager presented a recommendation of the Civil Service Board that Ethel C. Cyr, Clerk I, Utilities Dept. be granted 19 days additional sick leave. Commissioner Turner moved that the additional sick leave be granted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance No. 930, deClaring the intention of the City of Clearwater to annex property in Section 2-29-15 to be known as Windsor Park 1st Addition. Commissioner Insco moved' that Ordinance #930 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to consider the second readine of Ordinance No. 930 by ti tle only with the unanimous consent of the Commissi on. tlotion Has seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Turner moved to ?ass Ordinance No. 930 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. C~Jmissioner Turner moved to consider Ordinance No. 930 on its third reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance Ho. 930 in full. that Ordinance No. 930 be passed on its third and final the appropriate officials he authorized to execute it. Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved reading and adopted and that Motion was seconded by The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 932 in full amending Ordinance No. 902 by establishing a special schedule of fees for garbage and trash collection wher~ a private incinerator is provided and used. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #932 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved to consider the second ~eading of Ordinance No title only with ~he unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read oy.title 932 by by on J,y . III,ItL ,.... ~ ,. --...... ,'. ,""_' .!, ~. ';"!". ,'..... J....~ :'., ," . -..... ".,. :-:tr::".~'~:";'::;~:~:~ .~-'''~''4~_q.';;:~L~~~~';' i , ~);e~~;<:~~;".:~..?I;./~~. r~:;~~!.:. t,..:.:.~t;~.':~;???I~~?r.~;~;;',;~;~~~! 3. CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 4. 1962 Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance No. 932 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance No. 933 amending Ordinance No. 632, as amended, regulating plats and subdivisions as to the amount, kind, type and spec- ifications of public improvements. Commissioner Insco moved Ordinance No. 933 be passed on its first reading. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 933 by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Ordinance No. 933 by title only on its second reading. ~1otion was seconded by Commissioner Turner on its second reading and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to consider Ordinance No. 933 on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #933 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 Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance No. 934 changing the fiscal year of the City and adopting an interim budget. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance No. 934 on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 934 by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commis si oner Fie Ids and carl,ied unanimously. The ordinance was read by ti tIe only. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance No. 934 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved that Ordinance #934 be read and considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance No. 934 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted as amended and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a notice of a public hearing on the application of the Railway Express Agency for authority to relocate and consolidate their facilities, which would be held by the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission in St. Petersburg, June 15, 1962. Commissioner fields moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare the case and call the necessary witnesses and that we oppose it with all the means possible. l1otion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 62-70 dedicating Coachman Park as a public park and for recreational purposes. Commissioner Smith moved to pass Resolution No. 62-70 and the Droner officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco. and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 62-71 vacating lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Pine lIas Groves in the northwest quarter of Section 19-29-16. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution No. 62-71 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #62-72 was presented requiring 22 property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution No. 62-72 be ap- proved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Fields spoke of the report that the State Road Dept. planned to remove all parking on Ft. Harrison Ave. and a portion of Cleveland St. The City Manager stated he had been informed that the State crews would start July 1st, 1962 posting the no parking siens, but that he had nothing in writing on this matter. Commissioner Fields moved that the City request the State Road Dept. to delay the removal of parking on Ft. Harrison Ave. and Cleveland St., until some street pattern has been worked out. ~10tion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan- imously. Commissioner Fields stated he was opposed to the paving of Court St. from Highland to Hillcrest unless sidewalks were included on both sides. It was in- dicated that some residents did not want a sidewalk on the north side of the street. The Mayor announced that he and Commissioner Insco and their ~ives had received invitations to visit Guatemala with all expenses paid by Guatemal~ in appreciation ...~-."" " '" ',", ;.... .,- ~.,.. J....... ....\. ;.', "~", ! ~ '. , " , '" , '..,.... ,.; ""'l' .:: .. , " .' ...J ,-,' ,~:,: .';~~ ':;':;:-:).:~~::/~;,::' i .' 1 :...<~~;:: " ~_ ~~~.~ .~, /I~T ,.:', , y: ,'.:~~,-~:'~:t~i:~~J~:~:~';!:'i~~:"~~~~ .:.. . "" ',<.?'~;.i;)i ij;ft/Hilla . ~ ... .: '~%. i:~:,}~"..~,;,~",.. .':":"" . .' !.' <',;g! . .. C.:: . ',:':. .:'i:,' .... Fest~val" He st;ted ;t~::'-:"'{':;~i~~~~~i T , ,,~. ,.::, ",,:: ;'l " :: ",:!;' ,)>;:'!;'~~tf " '}', !:';>>':.-,-,.,'.. .. .;.':{if';! : "j I" -, ,.~ - ~< ,., - .t~ ... .~.i:., :. <", " ~ ~~".'. ... ,I _ I, " . , <, ~<. ,,' - " ~ \'- of. ",,.' '" \. '..' , . < <.,:::. .:', ' 'f,', 'for the reception given the Ambassador at the Fun 'N Sun ':-.:~" ", ,:" "party would leave Friday night June 8th. J .1 ( " d'" . :: ."',' The Mayor recommended appointing a Baseball Committee to begin negotiatio~s , ,:" - , with the Philadelphia Phillies or some other team to use the Jack Russell StadJ.um when the Philadelphia Phillies contract expires. Commissione: Turner rnoyed that Commissioner Smith be appointed Chairman of the Baseball Comm~ttee. Mot1on was 'seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. ~ ~ ' " : .\ ~ "'" "~\ 4. CITY:' COMMISSION MEETING June 4, 196 3 "', ., " '<" ," '''.. ,," . ~ , .,' . / ,". ;~~v 4;~ :'; t', 30ft.". " ~...: ' ~; " ,; .. :\ ~ , \ The Mayor recommended a citation be prepared for Mr. Taylor and the Gas Division of the Utility Dept. for the efficient operation of the Division. Commissioner FieldS moved that a citation be prepared as recommended by the Mayor. 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' ,. �� , � ;; 4% � h�.P / � L,/ CITX CQMt�1ISSI0id MEETIDIG June 4, 1962 The City Commission of the City of C1eax4;:ter met in regular sessi.on at the City Hall, 1�Ionday, June 4, 1962 at 1;3Q �.M, with the following members present: Robert L. laeatherly Mayor-Commissioner Cleveland Insco Commissioner Herbert R. Fields Commissioner Amos G. Smith Commissioner Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Commissioner A1so present were: James- R. Sta4�art City f�[anager Herbert M. Brown City Attorney Max Battle City Engineer W. Booth Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order, The invocation was given by the Gity Attorney. Commission�r Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1962 and the special meeting of May 28, 1962 be agproved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner, Motion was see-- onded by Commissioner Pields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved that the Commission deuiate from the agenda to make a presentation to former Msyor Fearce at thic time. Motion ��aas secondad by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Mayor read Resolution 1�62-49 recognizing the distinguished public service of Eu�ene L. Pearce to the City of Clearwater, Florida and presented him the City of Clearwater medal. The City Manager announced a public hearing on construction of sanitary sewers on Clearwater Beach to serve all, properties not now being served. i�ir, Battle, Ci-ly Engineer reported a preliminary hearing had been held on May 16, 1962. He estimated the cost to be u4,72 per front foot. The City Clerk read a Zetter of objection from Mrs, i�[abel L, Mel]. and another in favor of the sanitary sewers from Mrs, Rose Mc�ougall. The Mayor suggested informing 1'lrs. Mell that the Ciry now has an ordinancte requiring everyone to connect to sewer, if available, within one year, C�mmissioner Insco moved the project for seo-�ers on Clearwater Beach be approved as outlined by the City Engineer, I�Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Pields and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the next item on the agenda was the Carlouel fence problem. Mrs. Grace Reed, Charles Zollo and H. F, Wu1f spoke to deny the request for removal of the Carlouel fence. Wm. E, Myers, J. H, Fle•tcher and Leonard Merrell spoke to nave the fence removed, Commissioner Smith moved to table indefiniTely the Carlouel fence matter until such time that the people in the area come to the Commissioners with an agreement, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested a committee of 5' be formed, 2 from each side and these 4 select a 5th meml�er. Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the a�enda and take u� item 18. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously, The City Manager,� reported that several months ago request was mzde for the meter- ing ot' taxicabs, and that the CitS� Attornev has a suggested ordinance for ap�roval. Ralph Baker, represen-ting Ye11ow Cab Compai��y, asked that the matter be deferred and estimated the cost of the meters at $40-0.00 each. Mr, Foss Bolt, also reDresenting Ye11ow Cab, objected to the metera because of the cost, Jack Bryant, representing PJew Deal Cab Co, (colored taxi), stated that they operate almost entirely on a weekly charge basis and therefore were not in favor of the meters, Mr. John Pearson, rep- resenting Checker Cav Inc,, ivas in favor of ineters as they would make the fares more equitable. The City'Attorney read Ordinance i�lo. 93S in full requiring taxi-cabs be equipped with meters, Commissioner Insco moved that Ordinance ;�To. 935 be �assed on first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tcrnar and approved unanimously. Commissioner Insco moved to consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 935 by title only with the unanimous consent of tha Cammission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordir�ance Vo. 935 on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded. by Commissioner Fields and approved unanimously. It was suggested that the third reading of the ordinance be deferred until the cab operators could get together and repor•t back to the Commission, The City Manager recommended applying for a Federal gxant for the sanitary sewer system in the East Clearwater area, Ftr. Harold Br.iley, Consulting Engineer, stated that up to $250�000 might be made as an outright grant to the Gity and that a Dreferred form of resolution authorizin� an zpplication was in the A-ttorney's hands. The City Attarney announced that this Resolution was numbered 67-69. Commissioner Fields moved to pass Resolution �lo. 62-69 �s recommended by the Gity i�fanag�r and Consulting Engineer, and the proper ofiicials be authorized to execute it, i�Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and ap�roved unanimocsly, Commissioner Turner moved to deviate from the agenda to item 7, Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The City Fianager read a letter from the Memorial Civic Cen-ter Association request- i.ng removal of the Park Inn building at the earliast pos:sible moment and the propert� . � � � � �'.�� 2. GTTY COMNIISSIC�N P•4EETTiJG J'une 4, 1962 be dedicated for public use. The Manager said it was planned to use City forces to demolish �he buildin�. Commissioner Smith moved to receive the le•tter and the City Manager be instructed to liave the building demolished as soon as possible and that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution for the next meeting dedicating the property for public use. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended a lease agreement with Inteinational Business Machines �orporation zn the amount o� $63'0.00 per month for equipment to be czsed for the utility billing and which can be expanded to include other operations as tlie Citq grows, Commissioner Turner moved on recommendation of the City Manager and •the Utility Dept. to enter into this contract �or lease and that the City Manager com? up with cost feasibility at the earliest possible moment to install a complete inventory control system.for the Gi-ty. rfotion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Coi.James Wztkins, Civi1 Defense Director requested that the proper o�ficials be aut;�orized to sign fall-out shelter licenses for the City Hall, and jail. He also requested comoensation from the City Civil Defense budget as full time Director, Commissioner Smith moved that the Civi]. Defense Director's requests be granted and the proper officials be authorized to si�n the necessary papers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that $8,000 had been alloted to widen Oak Ave. as agreed upon with the County, but the entrance of the new County Building was 14" lower than the present street. He rec�mmended giving the County the $5,000 and letting the con- tract for the work. The City Engineer coneurred with the Manager's recommendation. Commissioner Insco moved that the recommend4tion of the Manager and Engineer be approv- ed and they be authorized to work out such an a�reement with the County, with the �rork to be done according to City specifications, ,totion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Th� City Manager recommended ap�roval of a contract with Raymond $oJ3nd Fuller to act as assistant radio man at $350.00 per month. Commissioner Fields moved the contraet for assistant ra�io maintenance man be apDroved as recommended by the City Manager znd the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager presen-Led a revised statement from Harold S. Wilson, Attorney at Law, for $900.00 for his assistance to the Civil Service Board for investigations last year: Commissioner Turner moved that the gayment be authorized and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion caas seconded by Commissioner Smith. U�on the vote being taken Mayor Weatherly and Commissioners Fields, Turner and Smith voted "Aye". Commissioner Insco voted °'Ivo", Motion carried. The City Manager presented plans for filling stations at northeast corner of Drew St. � Patricia Ave, and southeast corner of Dreor St. � Jupiter Ave, whieh have been approved by the En�ineering Dept. �nd Planning Board. Commissioner Fields moved upon recommendation of the ilanning & Zoning Board and the City Engineer that the plans for the service stations be a�groved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Mana�er presented a recommendation of the Civil Service Board that Ethel C: Cyr, Clerk I, Utilities Dept, be granted 19 days additional sick leave. Commissioner Turner moved that the addi-t;ional sick leave be granted and that the proper officia?s be autho�ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance No, 93-0, declaring the intention of the City of Clearwater to annex �roDerty in Section 2-29-1.5 to be known as Glindsor Park lst Addition, Commissioner Insco moved that Ordinance ;�930 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. ��mmissioner Insco moved to consider the secor.c� reading of Ordinance No. 930 by title only with the unanimaus consent of the Commission, Motion �•�as seconded by Commissi�ner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read By title only. Gommissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance ido, 930 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to consider Ordinance Na, 930 on its tkzird reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was secanded �y Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The City Attorney read Ordinanes No. 930 in fu1L Commissioner Turner moved �that Ordinance No. 930 be passed on its thircl and final reading and adopted and that the ap�ropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconcled by Commissioner Insco and carriad unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance No, 932 in full aruending Ordinance ido, 902, by establishing a special schedule o� fees for garba�e and trash co].lection where a private inciner4tor is provided and used. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance ��932 be passed on its first reading, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fie�ds and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved to considnr the second rpading of Ordinance t�io, 932 by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. MQtion was seconcled Uy Commissioner Fields and carried unanimausly. The ordinance o�as read by title on7,y, , � l{/ � � 3 . �--^ CITX COMMZSSIOtJ MEETIPIG June 4, 1962 Commissioner Turner moved to pass Oxdinance �Io, 932 by title only an its second readin�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Field� and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance Pda. 933 amending Ordinance A1o. 632, as am,ended, regula:ting plats and subdivisions as to the amount, kind, type and spec- ifications c�f public improvements. C�mmissioner Insco moved Ordinance idc. 933 be passed on its f-irst �+eading. P4otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Inseo moved t� consider the second reading of Ordinanee No. 933 by title only o�ith the unanimous consent ot the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissio.�er Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Insco moved to pass Urdinance ido, 933 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner on its second reading and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved to consider Ordinance Ydo. 933 on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent af the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried t�nanimr�usly. The ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordir.ance �F933 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seco7ded l�y Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in fu11 Ordinance No. 934 ehanQing the fiscal year of the Citq and adopting an interim budget. Commissioner Turner moved to pass Ordinance No, 934 on its first reading. riotion �ras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Commissioner Turner moved to consider the second reading of Ordin�nce Tdo. 934 by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. t�otion was seconded bg Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Turne� moved to pass Ordinance i1o. 934 by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner. moved that Ordinance #934 be read and considered on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Gorunisaion. Motion was seconded }ay Commisszoner Fields and carried unanimously. The ordinance was read in fu11, Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance i1o. 934 b� �assed on its third and final reading and adopted as ameaded and tne approariate officials be authorized to execute it. P4ot�on was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carri�d unanzmousl�. The City Attorney read a notice of a public hearing on the apgl:ication of the Railway Exaress Agency for authority to relocate and consolidate their facilities, which would be held by the Florida Railroad and PuDlic Utilities Co;nmission in St. Petersburg, June 15, 1962. Commissioner Fields moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare the case and call the necessary witnesses and that we oppose it with a11 the means possible, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and czrried unanimously. The City Attorney presen�ted Resolution I�o. 62-70 dedicating Coachman Park as a public �ark and for recreational aurposes; Commissionzr Smith moved to pass Resalution No. 62-70 and the oroner officiais be autlzorized to zxecu+_e i.t. Iriotion �•ias seconded l�y Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution ?To. 62-71 vacating lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Pinellas Groves in the northwest quarter of Section 19-29-1.6. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution No. 62-71 be �ao�tea and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissionzr Fi,elds and carried unanimously, Resolution #62-72 �aas presented requiring 22 Droperty owners to clean their lots o� weeds and undergrowth, Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution No. 62-72 be ap- prcved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, Commissioner Fields spoke of the report that the State Foad Dept. plann�.d to semove all narking on Ft. Harrison Ave, and a porticn af Cleveland St. The City Manager stated he had been informed that the State crzws would start Ju"13 lst, 1962 posting the no parking signs, but that he had nothing in writing on this matter. Commissioner Fields moved that the City request the State Road Dept. to delay the removal oy parking on Ft. Harrison Ave, and Clevelan�3 St., until some stxeet pattern has been �aorked out. T4otion was ssconded by Commissioner Turner and carr�ed unan- imously. Commissioner Fields stated he was opposed to the paving of Court St, from fYi�hland to Hillcrest unless sidewalks were included on both sides. It was in- dicated that some residents did not want a sidewalk on the north side of ths street. The rlayor announced that he and Commissioner Insco and their wives had received invitations to visit Guatemala with all expenses paid by Guatemal� in appreciation n P �_ ` � � �'; 4. CITY COMPIISSION rfEETING June 4, 1963 W � � �or the reception given the Ambassador at the Fun 'N Sun Festival. He s�ta�te�l tha party would leave Friday night June 8th, The hlayor recommended appointin� a Baseball Committee to bepin ne�otiations with the Philadelphi,a Phillies or some other team to use the Jacic Russell Stadium when the Philadelphia Phillies contract expires. Commissioner Turner moved that Commissioner Smith be appointed Chairnan of the Baseball Committee. Ntotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried un�nimously. The Mayor recommended a cit�tion be prepared for Mr. Taylor and the Gas Di�rision of the Utility Dept. for the efficient operation of the Dzvision. Commissioner Fieids. moved that a citation be p�epared as recommended by the �iayor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimousJ_y, The Mayor stated it had been brc�ught to his attention that some meml�ers oi' the Fire Dept. had lost some holidays with the new 56 hour week. He requested the Man�ger to investi�ate the matter. There being no further business the mee�ting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M, Mav r--Commissioner At�tes t : �� L�� C Clerk ,, CITY COMMISSION i�[EETING June '4 , 19 G 2 AGFIJDA CITY COMMTSSION MEETITdG June 4, 1962 1:30 P.M. Inv�cation zntroductions Minutes of Preceding Meetin�s Paiblic Hearings Reports from City Manager Reports Prom City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other �:ommission Action Adjournment P�eeting Pension Plan Trustees Pub�.ic Hearings 1. Sewers - learwater Beach Reports from City Manager 2. Carlouel Fence 3. Briley Report - Feder�l Grant 4, Lease Purchase P.greement - I5M 5. Reports from Civi1 Defense Director a. Fa].lout Shelters b. Expense Allowance 6. Recommendation - 4lidening Oak Avenue 7. Letter from Civic Center Assoe. - Park Inn Progert�. 8. Contract - Asst. Radio Iiain�enance Man 9, Reqt��st for Pa�ment - Civil Service Board Attorney 10. Filling Station Plans a, iVE Cornzr - Drew St. � Patricia Avenue b, SE Corner - Drew St. � Ju�aiter Avenue 11. Additional Siek Leave P.eauest - Cyr 12. Other Engineering Matters 13, Verbal Reports and Other tending Matters P.�ports irom City Attorney 14. Ord, 930 - Intent i;o I�nnex Portion of Sec, 2-29-15 (Douglas Lloyd, Inc. - Windsor Park lst Addn,) 15. Ord. #932 - Amending Qrd. �902 Establishing Special Fee.s for Garba�e Collection orhere Incinerator is used 16. Ord. #933 - Amending Ord. #632, P,egulating P1ats azd Subdivisions 17. Ord. �934 - Change of Fiscal Year 18, Ord. ;�935 - Metering of Taxicabs 19. Idotice of Hearin6 on Application af REA for Authority to Relocate and Consolzdate 20. Resolution - Coachman Park 21. Resolution - I�ieadows Subdivision 22. Lot Mowing Resolution r