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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 4, 1963
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, February 4, 1963 at 1:30 P.M., with the fOllowing members present:
Robert L. Weatherly
Cleveland Insco
lIerbert R. Fie Ids
Amos G. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Rev. Garnett
Day, Central Christian Church. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 21, and the special meeting of January 31, 1963 be approv-
ed as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Insco moved to deviate from the agenda to present a certificate to
Mrs. William White Jr. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan-
imOUSly. The Mayor read the citation for service of Mrs. William White, Jr., as
Chairman of the Upper Pinellas County Mothers March, March of Dimes for the National
Foundation, 1963 and presented it to her.
Commissioner Insco moved to recess at 3:45 P.M. to attend the funeral of Eugene
L. Pearce, former mayor of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimOUSly.
Mr. Harold Briley, of Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, requested
that the bids for the proposed new incinerator be deferred as he was not ready to
make a recommendation due to the great difference in the high and low bids.
Commissioner Insco moved to postpone this until a later date. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $1,464.94 from Badger Meter Mfg. Co., for
two 4-inch compound water meters for Utilities Department, Water Division.
Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager,
Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent which was concurred in by the City
Manager that the contract for the water meters be awarded to Badger Meter Mfg. Co.,
of Atlanta, Georgia for $1,464.94 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and
the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which
shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $610.00 from The Hockney Co. for an
Underwater Weed Cutter. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of
the Parks & Recreation Director and the Asst. Purchasing Agent which was concurred
in by the City Manager that the contract for the Underwater Weed Cutter for the
Parks and Recreation Department be awarded to The Hockney Co., Silver Lake, Wisconsin
for $610.00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropriate officials
of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with
the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and
carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $41,390.90 from Smith-Sweger Construction
Co. Inc. for Clearwater Beach Sanitary Sewers in areas not now being served. In
answer to a question the City Engineer stated he did not have the cost per front foot
for the bid. After obtaining the information he reported the cost at $5.14 per front
foot on the bid with the original cost estimated at $4.72 per front foot. Commissioner
Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing
Agent which was concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for the Clearwater
Beach Sanitary Sewer be awarded to Smith-Sweger Construction Co. Inc., for $41,390.90
which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropriate officials of the City
be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans,
specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan-
imous ly .
The City Manager read a letter of request from Alex Finch representing Mr. G. Wm.
Boswell and another from Mr. Boswell requesting a chanee in zoning to allow operation
of a restaurant with a beer and wine license for consumption on and off premises in
the Boswell Shopping Center (Pine Ridge, Bl. E, Lot 9). Objections were made by Rev.
A. N. Bostrom, Mrs. Rachel B. Davis and Rev. Otis Green. Also two persons on Gulf to
Bay and one on Arcturas objected. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be denied.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $44,863.42 from Robert K. Nidy for 52
Shuffleboard courts. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the
City Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing Agent which is concurred in by the City Manager,
that the contract for 52 Shuffleboard Courts be awarded to Robert K. Nidy, Winter Park,
Florida, for $44.863.42 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the anpropri-
ate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in
accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
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The City Manager recommended the bid of $4,473.00 from Kenneth Roesch, St.
Petersbur~, for moving the frame dwellin8, known as the Rodgers home, North of the
City Library, to other City owned property adjacent to the farmers Market on Chestnut
St., (Coachman lJeip,hts, 81 D, Lots 5-10 less E. 75 feet). Commissioner Smith moved
upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing Agent
concurred in by the City t1nnap,er that the contract for movin~ the frame dwelling be
awarded to Kenneth Roesch for $4,~73.00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid
and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Hanap,er reported the additional cost of using aluminum painted poles
for street lighting for that portion of the City nOt now lighted would be $350.00
per month to Florida Power Corp. He also reported that the cost of converting the
present poles would be $17,4~0 plus rental. Aluminum painted poles in Del Oro Groves
Subdivision would be an extra $16.45 monthly and in Brookhill $11.55 extra per month.
t1r. H. A. P. Langstaff, retired from Pittsburp,h Power Co., stated that the painted
poles would be an unjustified extra expense, and recommended a joint use of facilities
by both the power company and telephone company. Commissioner Turner moved that the
matter be tabled at this time. l1otion wa.s seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimOUSly.
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a second hand store at 1210 North Betty Lane. The City Hanaper stated the Police
Department had found no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Fields moved the
application be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimOUSly.
The City Manager presented for approval a renewal of the lease with W. H. Valentine
for property used by the Utilities Dept. at 723 Cleveland St. for one-year at the same
rental of $400.00 per month. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the renewal of lease
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager read an application for a permit for erection of a commercial
advertising sign to be located on Baskin's Replat of Block 2, on the south side of
Gulf to Bay Blvd. and east of St. Petersburp, Water Pumping Station. He reported the
Zoning and Plannin~ Board recommended disapproval as it would be in direct conflict
with the work of the Beautification Committee. Commissioner Smith moved that the
recommendation of the Zoninp. and Planninr, Board be supported. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the ap,enda to hear citizens. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
William Goetz requested the City to repossess the Clearwater Airpark and said
that it was a drain on the taxpayers. Amon? others speaking in favor of the recapture
of the Airpark were lIarold Harpham., ~vi lliam L. Gray, H. A. P. Lanf!staff, H. L. Wi lbur,
Henry Coe, Clarence Haber and l'1alcolm Black. Charles E. Shinp,ler stated that the
safety factor was up to the Government. Commissioner Insco stated that he would not
take any action until a written proposal is submitted, that he was not sympathetic to
those buying adjoining property, and that he would welcome a court decision on the
matter. Mr. George Routh, Attorney with the law firm of Phillips and McFarland, rep-
resenting Charles Shin~ler and Clearwater flyinR Co., quoted from a letter from
Federal Aviation Authority indicatinp, favorable action and stated that only City land
not City money would be involved. He presented a supplement to the Clearwater Flying
Co. lease which had already been approved by the Federal Aviation Authority with a
map and other papers which would be placed in escrow to July 1, 1963, but would de-
pend upon the outcome of a suit already filed arainst the City and Airpark operators.
The meetinp, recessed at 3:45 P.M. to attend the funeral of former Mayor Eugene
L. Pearce.
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Smith and Turner in attendance.
Mr. Robert Bickerstaffe pointed out the proposed runway on an aerial photo and
stated no motel was planned. The Manager presented an arlditional petition purported
to contain 85 names favorinp, the recapture of the Airpark by the City. Commissioner
Fields moved to accept the addition to the petition. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Smith moved to have a
special meeting Monday, February 11, 1963, to reach a decision on the request, as
outlined in the petitions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Pinellas County, Tax Collector, O. Sanford
Jasper, requesting a resolution authorizing refunds of taxes to correct errors in
assessments. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Attorney prepare the proper
resolution to be numbered #63-11 and that such resolution be approved and the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #960 which the Commission had previously
authorized him to prepare, to permit the sale of both beer and wine for off premise
consumption, in Block A of SaIl's Subdivision 2nd Addn. The City Attorney read on
its first reading Ordinance #960 which amended liquor ordinance by adding Zone l3A.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #960 be passed on its first reading. Motion was
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seconded by Commissioner rie1ds and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance H960 be read and considered on its second
reading by ~itle only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title
only. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance 0960 be passed on its second readinF, by
title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance H9GO be read and considered on third and
final reading at this meetin~ of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissione~ Smith moved Ordinance #960 be passed
on its third and final readinp and adopted and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
Resolution #63-12 was presented setting up a retention and disposal schedule
for certain City records. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #63-12 be approved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-13 was presented authorizing payment of $34.43 from Construction
Trust Fund, Utility Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1959, to the Bank of
Clear~ater as T~ustee's fee. Commissioner Insco moved Resolution #63-13 be approved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for approval the following six easements needed in
connection with the Clearwater East Interceptor Sanitary Sewer line: Two from
Ernest G. Sabo (one permanent and one temporary) in the SW quarter of Section 19-29-16;
two from Fred B. McMullen, Sr. (one permanent and one temporary) in the SW quarter
of Section 16-29-16; one temporary from C & G Devco Inc., in the NE quarter of Section
19-29-16; and one temporary from S. Alton Dal1gaard in the NE quarter of Section
19-29-16. Commissioner Fields moved to accept the six easements for the Clearwater
East Interceptor Sanitary Sewer line. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee of the City
Employees' Pension Fund recommendinE. that Mrs. Annie Mae Elliott, widow of Ed
Elliott, be granted a widow's pension of $124.56 monthly~ plus 15% for the child
or $143.24 monthly for 5 years; thereafter one-half of the pension or $71.62 per
month until child reaches eighteen years; then pension will be $62.2B per month;
effective date December 1, 1962. Commissioner Fields moved the pension be approved
as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Letters from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund were read recommending
that Evan T. Hansell, Patrolman, Police Dept. and Elmer G. Richa, Patrolman, Police
Dept., be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields moved that the employees
named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turne~
and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was ad-
journed at 5:50 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 4, 1963
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 1963
1:30 P.M.
Reports from City Manap.er
1. Bids, Incinerato~
2. Bids, Water Meters
3. Bids, Underwater Weed Cutter
4. Bids, Clearwater Beach Sanitary Sewers
5. Bids, Shuffleboard Courts
6. Bids, Moving Frame Building - North of
Library
7. Request for Chance in Liquor Zoning
8. Report - Painted Poles - Street Lights
9. Second Hand Store License - Ernest L. Lanning
10. Renewal of Lease - Utilities
11. Commercial Sign Application - S of Gulf-to-Bay
and E of David Avenue
12. Other Engineering Matters
13. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
14. Acceptance of six Easements-Clearwater
East Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Line
15. Ord. #960 - Amending Liquor Ordinance by
adding Zone l3A (The Beer Mart)
16. Ord. #961 - RegUlating the Erection of
Fences in the City
17. Resolution - Authorizing Microfilming and
Destruction of Certain City Records
18. Resolution - Bank of Clearwater Trustees
Utilities Tax Improvements Series 1959
In voca ti on
Introductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
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Jan. 30, 1963
Mr. James R. Stewart, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Mr. Stewart:
I placed an application in your hands on or about Jan. 17, 1963. For a Beer and Wine
zoning change, for on or off premises' selling.
The place in which I wish to operate this business, is at my property, 1302 N. Betty
Lane. However they failed to mention the fact that we are going to have a small stake
house with this business. It will be strictly a neighbor hood gathering place of good
will and fellowship. I have the approvel of the next door neighber, Mr. P. F. Richey,
1309 Overlea Ave. of the City Fireman.
This will be no common ruff house. I will see to this personally.
I would apperiate your kind conderation toward this matter.
Thank you very much
Isl G. Wm. Boswell
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January 17, 1963
Mr. James R. Stewart
City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Please consider this as an application, on behalf of Mr. G. William Boswell, for
a change of zoning, as provided under Chapter 4, 1962 City Code, of the premises and
prope~ty located at 1302 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, Florida, to permit the sale of
beer and wine on and off premises.
Very truly yours,
Isl Alex D. Finch(Attorney)(308 S. Garden Ave. ,Clearwater, Florida)
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cc - Mr. G. William Boswell, 1415-1/2 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, Fla.
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January 23, 1963
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Flo~ida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that in view of the attached certificates from Mrs. Annie Mae Elliott, widow
of Ed Elliott, deceased, the Advisory Committee recommends that she be given the widow's
Pension in accordance with Section 7, amendment passed in 1955. Paragraph A of Section
7 also provides for 15% of all pensions of employees for each child under eighteen years
of age. Effective date Dec. 1, 1962.
Ed Elliott started work with the City on November 16, 1942 and was employed for
twenty years before his death. His widow is entitled to his pension of $124.56 monthly
plus 15% for her child or a monthly pension of $143.24. This pension will be paid for
five years and thereafter one-half of the pension or $71.62 per month until the child reach-
ces the age of eighteen years. The widow's pension will then be $62.28 per month. This
',' Pension will cease upon the death or remarriage of said widow.
, Mrs. Elliott meets all the requirements due the widow or widower of a deceased em-
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Respectfully submitted,
Advisory Committee of the City Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Ed~in Blanton
/s/ Helen Petel's
I hereby certify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the
records of this office.
/s/ Kenneth McCreary, Finance Director
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Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Evan T. Hansell, Patrolman, 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 June 29,1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birthdate May 5, 1936) and meets the requirements of our
Ci viI Sel'vice.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisol'Y Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Ed~in Blanton
/s / Helen Peters
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Jan. 15, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As T~ustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Elmer G. Richa, Patrolman, 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 June 29, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birthdate Mar. 20, 1929) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hel'eby 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
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CITY COMMISSION MEETIt1G
February 4, 1963
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hal],, T4onday, I'ebruary 4, 1963 at 1:30 P.M,, orith the following members present:
Robert L, Weatherly T4ayor-Commissfoner
Cleveland Insco Commissioner
Herbert R, Fields Commissioner
Amos G. Smith Commissioner
Joseph K, Turner, Sr. Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
IIerbert M, Brown
I�[ax Battle
Wi11is Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
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• The Mayor called the mesting to order. The invocatian was given by Rev. 6arnett
Day, Central Christian Church. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the
regular meetin� of January 21, and the special meeting of January 31, 1963 be aaprov-
ed as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and ca�ried unanimously,
Commissioner Insco moved to deviate from the agenda to present a certificate to
Mrs. William White Jr, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan-
imously. The Mayor read the citation for service of I�Irs. Glilliam White, Jr., as
Chairman of the Upper Pinellas County Mothers March, March of Dimes for the National
Foundation, 1963 and presented it to her.
Commissioner Insco moved to secess at 3:45 P.M. to attend the s"uneral of Eugene
L. Pearce, former mayor of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and
carrzed unanimously.
Mr. Harcld Briley� of Briley, Wild E A.ssociates, Consulting Engineers, requested
that the bids for the proposed new incinerator be deferred as he was not ready to
make a recommendation due to the great difference in the high 3nd law bids.
Gommissioner Insco moved to postpone this until a later date, ?�otion was seconded
by �ommissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $1,464.94 from Bad�er Meter Mfg. Co., for
ttao 4-inch compound water meters for Utilities Department, Water Division,
Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities rtanager,
Water Superintendent and P.sst, Purchasing Agent which was concurred in by the City
Manager that the contract for the water meters be awarded to Badger i�[ater Mfg. Co.,
of Atlanta, Georgia for $1,464.94 which is thE lowest and best responsible bid and
the appropriate officials of the City be au-thorized to execute said contract which
shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seaonded
by Com;nissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of $610,00 from The Hockneq Co, for an
Underwater Weed Cutter. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of
the Parks � Recreation Direetor and the Asst. Purchasing Agent which was concurred
in by the City Manager that the contract for the Underwater Weed Cutter for the
Parks and Recreation Department be awarded to The Hockney Co., Silver Lake, Wisconsin
for $610,00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropriate osficials
af the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with
the plans, ��ecifications and bid, Moti�n was seconded by Commissioner Turner and
carried unanimously.
The City Nianager recommended the bid of $'41,390.90 from Smith-Sweger Construction
Co. Inc, for Clearwater Beach Sanitary Sewers ire areas not now heing served. In
answer to a question the City Engineer stated he did not have the cost per front foot
for the bid, Aiter obtaining the information he reported the cost at $5.14 per front
foot cn the bid with the uriginal cc�st estimated at $4.72 per front foot. Commissioner
Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer� and Asst, Purchasing
Agent wh.ieh was �oncurred in by the Ci•ty Manager that the contract for the Clearwater
Beach Sanitary Sewer be awarded to Smith-Sweger Construction Co, Inc., for $41,390.90
which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropriate officials of the City
be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordaiice with the plans,
speciPications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan-
imously.
The City Manager read a letter of request trom Ale:c Fir_ch representing Mr. G. Wm.
Boswell and another from Mr. Boswell requesting a change in zoning to allow operation
of a restaurant with a beer and wine license for consumption or, and off premises in
the Boswell Shopping Center CPine Ridge, Bl. E, Lot 9). Objections were made by Rev.
A. N, Bostrom, Mxs. Rachel B, Davis and Rev, Qtis Green. Also two persons on Gulf to
Bay and one on Arcturas objected. Gommissioner Ihsca moved that the reciuest be denied,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Citv Manager recommended the bid of $44,863:42 from Robert K. Nidy for 52
Shuffleboard courts. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the
City Engineer and the Asst, Purchasing Agent which is conaurred in by the City Manager,
that the contract for 52 Shuffleboard Courts be awarded to Robert K. TJidy, Winter Park,
Florida, for $44,863.42 which is the Iowest ancl best responsible bid and the appropri-
ate of.ficials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shal]. be in
aceordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Diotion was seconded by Cammissioner
Turner and carried unar�imously,
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The City Manager recommen3ed the bid of $4,473.00 from Kenneth Poesch, S't.
Petersburg, for moving the frame dwelling, known as the Rodgers hame, North of the
City Library, to other City owned �roperty adjacent to the Parmers Piarket on Chestnut
St., (Coachman Heights, B1 D, Lots 5-10 less E. 75 feet), Commissioner Smitk� moved
upon thz joint recommendation o� the City �n�ineer and the Asst. Purchasing �Sgent
concurred in by the City Tianager that the contract for moving the frame dwelling be
awarded to Kenneth Roesch for $4,473.00 which is the lowest and best resgonsible bid
and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in aacordance with the plans, specifications and bid. tlotion was see-
onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Mana�er reported the additional cost of using aluminum painted �oles
for street lighting for that portic�n of the City nQt now lighted would be $350,00
per month to Florida Power Corn. He also reported that the cost of converfiing the
present poles taould be $17,440 plus rental. Aluminum painted poles in Del �ro Groves
Subdivision would be an extra $16.45 monthly and in Brookhill �11.55 extra per month.
Mr. I3, A. P. Langstaff, retired �rom Fittsburgh Power Co., stated that the painted
poles would be an unj�:stified extra expense, and recommended a joint use af facilities
by both the pawer company and telephone company. Commissioner T�rner moved that the
matter be tabled at this time, I�Iotion was seconded by Commissi,oner Insco and carried
unanimously.
An application was considered from Ernest L, Lanning for permission to operate
a second hand store at 1210 �torth Betty Lane. Th2 City Manager stated the Police
Department had found no reason to deny the 7�icense. Gommissioner Fields moved the
application be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented for 3pproval a renewal of the lease with W. H. V�l�ntine
for property used by the Utilities Dept, at 723 Gleveland St. for one-year at the same
rental of $400.00 per month. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the renewal uf lease
and the proper officials be authorized '�o execute it. Motion was secondec: by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously„
The City Manager read an applicaiion far a permit fc+r erection of a commercial
advertising sign to be located on Baskin's Replat of Block 2, on the south side of
Guif to 3ay Blvd, and east of at. Petersburg Water Pumping Station. He reported the
Zoning and Plann�ng Board recommended disapproval as it would be in direct confliet
with the work of the Beautification Co:nmit�ee, Commissioner Smith moved that the
recommendation of the Zoning and Plar.ning Board be supported. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fields moved to deviate from the agenda to hear citizens, Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
William Goetz requested the City to repossess the Clearwater Airpark and said
that it was a drain on -the taxpayers. Among others spea'cing in favor of the recapture
of the Airpark were Harold Harpham, William L. Gray, H. A. P. Langstaff, H, L, WiTbur,
Henry Coe, Clarence Haber and Malcolm B1ack. Charles E. Shingler stated that the
safety factor was up to the Government. Commissioner Insco stated that he would not
take any action until a written proposal is sut�mitted, that he was not sympathetic to
those buying adjoining property, and that he would welcvme a court decision on the
matter. Mr. George Routh, Attorney with the law firm of Phillips and MeFarland, rep-
resenting Charles Shingler and Clearwater Flying Co,, quoted from a letter from
Federal Aviation Authority indicating favorai�le action and stat2d that only City land
not City money would be involved. He presented a supplement to the Clearwater Flying
Co. lease which zad already been approved by the Federal Aviation Auth�rity with a.
map and other aapers which wouid be placed in E;�crow to Ju].y 1, 1963, but would de-
pend upon the outcome of. a suit already filed against the City and Airpark operators,
'Che meeting recessed at 3;45 P.M, to attend the funeral of former Mayor Eu�ene
L, Pearce.
The Mayor reconvened the meetin� at 4.40 P.M. with Commi�sioners Insco, Fiel.ds,
Smith and Turner in att�ndance.
Mr. P.obert Bickerstaffe pointed out the proposed runway on an aerial photo and
stated no motel was planned. 7'he i�fanager presented an additional petztion purported
to contain 85 names favoring the recapture of the Airpark by the City. Commissioner
Fialds moved to accept the adclition to the petition. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved to have a
special meeting Nonday, February 11, 1963, to reach a decision on the �equest, as
outlined in the �etitions. Motion was sec�nded by Commissioner Fields and carxied
unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Pinell.as County, Tax Collector, 0, Sanforcl
Jasper, requesting a resolution authorizing xefun�is of taxes to corLect er�ors in
assessments. Commissioner Smith movpd that the City At+orney r,repare the praper
resolution to be numbered #63-11 and that such res�lution be approve� and the proper
officia.ls be authorized to execnte it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pields
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney �resented Ordinance i�96�J which the Commission had previously
authorized him to prepare, tc� permit the sale of both beer ,�nd wine for off premise
consumption, in Block P. of Sall's Subdivision 2nd Addn. The City Attnrney read on
its first reading Ordinance i�960 which amended liq;uor ordinanee by adding Zane �.3A.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #960 be passed on its first rea�iin�. Motion was
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seconded by Commissianer Pa.elds and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance ��960 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec-
ondad by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously, The Ordinance was read by i:itle
only. Commissioner Turner moved �Jrdinance ��960 be passed on its se.:ond reading by
titl� on1y, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissionex Turner moved Ordinance f�960 be read and considered on third and
final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the
Commission, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in �ull. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance ��960 be passed
on its third and final rea�iinp and adopted and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unan.�.mously .
Resolution ii63-12 was presen�-ed setting up a retention and disposal schedule
for certain City rer_ords. Commissioner Smith moved P.esolution #03-12 be approved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-13 4ias presented authorizing payment of $34.43 from Construction
Trust Fund, Utility Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1°59, to the Bank of
Clear�ater as Trustee's fee. Commissioner I�sco moved P.esolution ,E63-13 be apDroved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for aoproval the t'ollowing six easements needed in
connection with the Clearwater East Intereep�tor Sanitary Sewer line; Two from
Ernest G, Saba Cone permanent and one tempora'ry) in the SW qazrter of Section 19-29-16;
two from Fred B, McMu].len, Sr. (one permanent and one temporary) in the S47 quarter
of Sectior� 16-29-16; one temporary f.som C� 6 Devno Inc., in the NE quarter of Section
19-29-16; and one temoorary from S. Alton Dallgaard in the NE quarter of Section
19-29-16. Commissi�nEr Fields moved to accept the six easements for the Clearwater
East Interceptor Sanitary Sewer line, Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Turner
and carried unanimousTy.
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commissicn and acting as Trustees
�f the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee of the City
Employees' Pension Fund recommending that Mrs. A�nie Mae �:Iliott, widow of Ed
Elliott, be grantecl a widow's pension of $124.56 monthly, plus 15o for tne child
or $143.24 monthly for 5 years; thereafter one-half of the pension or $71,62 per
month until child reaches eighteen years; then pension will be $62.28 per month;
etfective date December 1, 1962, Commissioner FiElds moved the pension be approved
as recommended, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Letters from the Advisory Committae of the Pension Fund were read recommending
that Evan T. HanselZ, Patrolman, Police Dept. and Eln�er G. Richa, Patrolman, Police
Dept., be admitted to the Pension Plan, Commissioner Fields moved that the emoloyees
named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the BoGrd, the meeting was ad-
journed at 5;50 P.M,
Attest:.
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GITY COMAtISSION M£ETTNG
Februasy 4, 1963
AGENDA
CTTi'�COTfMISSZON MEETING
F'EBRUARY 4, 1963
1;30 P.M.
Invonation
Introductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
� Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Mr, James R. Stewart, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Fla.
Reports from, City Manaper_
1. Bids, Incineratox+
2. Bids, Water Ateters
3. Bids, Underwater Weed Cutter
4. Bids, Glearwater Be�eh Sanitaxy Se�re�s
5, Bids, Shuffleboard CoUxts
6, Bids, Moving Frame Buildin� - Idorth of
Library
7. Request for Chan�e in Liquor Zoning
�. Report - Painted Poles - Street Lights
9. Second Hand Store License - Ernest L, Lanning
10, Renewal of Lease - Utilities
11. Commercial Sign Application - S of Gulf-to-Bay
and E o£ David Avenue
12. Other Engineering Matters
13. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Re�arts from (:ity Attornesr
14. Acceptance of six Easements-Clearwater
East Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Line
15. Ord. #960 - Amending Liquor Ordinance by
adding Zone 13A (The Beer Mart)
16. Ord. #961 - Regulating the Erection of
Fences in the City
17. Resolution - Authoi�izing Microfilming and
Destruction of Certain City Records
18. Resolution - Bank of Clearwater Trustees
Utilities Tax Improvements Series 1959
Jan. 30, 1963
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Dear Mr. Stew�rt:
I placed an application in your hands on or about Jan. 17, 1963. For a Beer and Wine
zoning change, for on or off premises' sElling.
The place in which I wish to operate this business, is at my pr•operty, i302 N. Betty
Lane, However they failed to mention the faat that we are going to have a smal]. stake
house with this business. It will be strictly a neighbor hood gathering place of good
aill and fellowship. I have the apnrovel of the next door neighber, Mr. P, F. Riehey,
1309 Overlea Ave, of the City Fireman.
This will be no common ruff house. I will see to this personally.
I would apperiate your kind canderation toward this matter,
Thank you very much
/s/ G, i�4m. Boswell.
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January 17, �963
Mr. James R. Stewart
C�ty Manager
City Hall
Clearcrater, Flori_da
Dear Mr. Stetaartr
P�ease consider this as an application, on behalf of Mr. G. 4�illiam Boswell, for
a change oi zoning, as pr�vided under Chapter 4, I962 City Code, of the premises an�.
property located at 1302 2Jorth Betty Lane, Clearwazer, Florida, to permit the sale of
beer and wine on and cff premises.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Alex D. Finch(Attorney)(308 S, Garden Ave.,Clearwater, Florida)
ADF/bmh
ec - Mr. G. William BosGzall, 1415-1j:2 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, Fla.
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January 23, 1963
Honorable City Gommissioners
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Glearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that in view of the attached �ertificates from Mrs, Annie t�fae Elliott, ��idow
of Ed Elliott, deceased, the Adv�sory Committee recommends that she be given the widowTs
Pension in aecordance with Seetion 7, amendment passed in 19b5. Para�raph A of Section
7 also provides for 1.5% of all pensions of emplayees for each child under eighteen years
of age. Effective date Dec. 1, 1962,
Ed Elliott started work with the City on Ylovember 1.6, 1.942 and was employed for
twenty years before his death, His widow is entitled to ;�is pension of $124.56 monthly
plus 15� for her child or a manthly pension of $143.24. This pension will be �aid for
five years and theseatter one-half of the pension or 4•71„62 per month unti,7. the cl�ild reach-
es the age of eighteen years. The wzdow�s pension will then be $62.28 per month. TYiis
Pansion wi11 cease upon the death or remarriage of said widow,
Mrs. Elliott meets all the requirements due the widow or widower �f a deceased em-
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CITY COMMISSZON MEETIhiG
February 4, 1963
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ployee under our pension rui.es.
Respect£ully submitted,
Advisory Committee of the City Employees� Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Slanton
/s/ Helen Peters
I hereby certify the .;hove dates and caleulations to be correct accor�ing to the
records of this offine.
/s/ Kenneth MeCreary, Pinancp Director
Jan. 15, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the Gity of Clea�wate� Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Evan T. Hansell, Patrolman, Poliae Dept, has been duly examined by a local
Physician and designated by him as a"First �lass" risk.
The above emoloyee began his service with the City of Glearwater on June 29,1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birthdate t4ay 5, 1936) 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
1s/ Paul Kane� Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
Jan. 15, 1Q63
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employeas' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Elmer G, Richa, Patrolman, Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local
Physician and design3ted by him as a°First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on June 29, 2962. He
is under 45 years of age (birthdate Mar, 20, 1929) and meets the requir�ments of our
Civil Service,
Tt is t,er�eby recommended by the Advisory Gommittee that he be aece�ted into membership,
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employee�' Pension Fund
/s/ Paui Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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