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CITY com'1ISSION t.1EI:TIHG
March 18, 1963
The City Commission of the Cityof CleBrwnter met in repular session at the City
Hall, t1onclay, March 18, 1963 at 1:30 P.M. with the followinp, members present:
Robert L. Heatherly
Cleve J.a nd Insco
llerbert R. Fields
^rnos G. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
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Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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IIerbert M. Brown
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~~illis Booth
Ci ty ~"Ic'lnarQr
Ci ty Attorney
City r:nr,ineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meetin~ to order. The invocation was ~iven by Rev. A.
Cameron Ainsworth, Advent Christian Church. Commissioner Insco moved that the min-
utes of the rer,ular meetinr.s of rebruary 18 and j'!arch q and the specinl meeting of
February 27, 1963 be aD~rovcd as recorded and as submitted in written summation by
the Clerk to each Comrni~sioner, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate from the apenda. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimous]y.
Commissi oner Smi th moved to vii thclraw the proposed lep,is la ti va bi 11 re la ti ve to
annexation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The
City Attorney said he would inform the Pinellas County lerislative delegation.
The City Kanaper announced the public hearin~ on pavin~, widening, curbing and
replacing sanitary sewer in Grove Street, Missouri Avenue to Betty Lane. The City
Engineer explained at the preliminary 11earinr the costs were estimate~ at $3.07 per
front foot for the property owners and $3.78 Der front foot for the C1ty; the prop-
erty owners to pay for curbin9. and \.Jideninp, only, except the tlrJO property miners who
have never harl sanitary sewer service will be charped an additional $3.98 per front
foot for the sanitary sewer. The City Manapcr read a petition sipned by 15 property
owners, objecting to the improvements unless pArkinp is limited to two hours on Grove
Street from Missouri to Bettv Lane, from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through friday
and unless the contract as a~arded is no more t~an 5% hirher than the City Engineer's
estimate. Mrs. Ed Kramer, Mr. D. C. Turner and Mr. Ai Vasconi spoke in favor of the
project. Mr. W. S. Shannon s~oke about the proximity of ~eneral Telephone Company
and the fact that its employees are parkinp in these l)locks on Grove Street.
Commissioner Insco sUggested the parkinr problem be referred to the Police Department
for control. Commissioner Turner moved that the City Manaper and the City Enrineer
be instructed to proceed with the project of pavinp Grove Street from Missouri Avenue
to Betty Lane, after a public hearinp in Vlhich no valid objections, to the project,
were heard. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Pan American Linen Service, Tampa, for
furnishing uniform service to the following divisions of the Utilities Department:
Service Division, Meter Readers, Gas Division, Water Division, Sewer Plants, Refuse
Division. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities
Manaper and Asst. Purchasin~ Arent, concurred in by the City Manaper that the lowest
bid in the total yearly amount of $10,843.92 submitted by Pan-American Linen Service,
Inc., Tampa, 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, specifications and bid and further that the City employees
shall pay 75~ per week as their share of the cost for the uniforms. Motion was second-
ed by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Fountain Fire Equipment Co., Tampa, for
500 ft. 2-1/2" fire hose and 500 ft. 1-1/2" fire hose. Commissioner Fields moved
upon the joint recommendation oJ the Fire Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred
in by the City Manager that the contract for fire hose be awarded to Fountain Fire
Equipment Co. for the sum of $985.00 with 2% discount, 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 the plans, specifications
and bid, with additional foota~e of hose to be nurchased up to the amount of appropria-
tion. 1'1otion was seconded by Commiss ioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Truck Lquipment Inc., for one vacuum type
pavement cleaner for Public Works Department. Commissioner Turner moved upon the
joint recommendation of the Public Works Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent,
concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for pavement cleaner be awarded to
Truck Equipment Inc., Lakeland, for the sum of $9,595.00 which is the lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to ex-
ecute said contract which shall be in accordance y/ith the plans, specifications and
bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., for 3600 ft,
of 8" cast iron pipe for Utilities Department, Water Division, Commissioner Turner
moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities t1anager, Water Superintendent
and Asst, Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for
cast iron pipe be awarded to McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala., for the
sum of $6,732,00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate
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CITY COMHISSIOlJ MEETING
March 10. 1963
officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in
accordance witl. the plans. specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unAnimously.
The City Hanaper read a Ie ttc r from ~lr. Alex (). rinch , Attorney, repT'esen ting
^dmiral Paul B. Koonce et a1 in a suit apainst the Clearwater Flyinp Company and
the City. The letter asked the City to abate the nuisance now existinp, as a T'esult
of the opeT'ation of the CleaT'water Airpark and further requested the City to recapture
the CleRrwRter Airnark under the terms of the lease. Mr. Georpe Routh, Attorney,
representinr Clearwater Flyinr Company, stated if there were any specific actions, in
the opl'!ration of the Airpark, which were causinp, a nuisance, the Company vlould be r,lad
to cooperate with the City in e1imi~atinp' these practices. f'1r. William Goetz and Hr.
i..,rilliam r.ra~/ spoke in favoT' of the recapture. It was the opinion of the Commissioners
that they did not wish to act on the matter until it was determined in the court if
the Clearwater flyinp Company Ilad a valid lease with the City. Commissioner Turner
moved that the letter be received for study. J'10tion was seconLlcd by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
The City l1anarer reported that one of the rarbar.e trucks needed repairs, caused by
normal vlear and tear. The es timatec1 cost for repairs is $685.10 and permission to have
the work done under the emerrency clause was requested. Commissioner Smith moved the
request be Eranted for the vlOrk to be done. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
^ request from Lester Bernard, Dock Attendant II, Marine Division, was presented
for 12 days' additional sick leave which had been approved by the Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Fields moved the request be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manaper presented a request fT'om Virrinia Ehmip, Clerk I, Police Department,
for 10 days' additional sick leave which had been approved by the Civil SeT'vice Board.
Commissioner Turner moved to aDprove the request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Hanaper recommended Item 9, fIOrd. 1J9G3 - Intent to Anne~ Portion of Sec.
14-29-15 - Sam Davis (Jeffords & Hillcrest)" be deleted because the legal description
has not been worked out.
The City Attorney presented for approval the followine two easements needed in
connection with Clearwater East Interceptor Sewer Line from M. Lester Harn: one tem-
porary and one permament in Lots 25, 26 E 27, HE 1/4\ Lots 29, 30, 31 & 32, NW 1/4;
Lots 1, 2. 3 G 4 SW 1/4; Lots 7 E 8, SE 1/4, Pinellas Groves, Sec. 19-29-16.
Commissioner Turner moved to accept the two easements for the Clearwater East Interceptor
Sewer Line. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-23 was presented authorizing payment of $20.00 to Pinellas County
Title Co. for abstract of title to property of Emil Weber and Florida Power Corp.,
from Construction Trust J'und, Utility Revenue Certificates, 1962. Commissioner Fields
moved that Resolution #63-23 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
,The City Attorney read a letter fT'om Mr. Roy C. Gurley stating that for health
reasons he is forced to dispose of his leasehold interest in Rooms 2 and 2A, Marina
Building, being used for a boat sales and brokerage office and marine hardwaT'c sales.
The City Manager recommended approval of assignment of the lease to E. L. Richards.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve transfer of the lease to E. L. Richards and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute consent to assignment. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution 1J63-24 was presented authorizinp payment of $2,811.95 to Briley, Wild &
Associates, Consultinr. Engineers, for eneineerinp, services in connection with Beach
Water Mains and certain work items from Construction Trust fund, Utility Revenue
Certificates, 1962. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution "63-2~ be adopted and
that the Drooer officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner" Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-25 was presented authorizinp. payment of $178.66 to J. E. Greiner Co.,
Consulting Engineers. from Construction Trust Fund, Bridge Revenue Bonds, for services
in connection with Clearwater Pass ilridp,e. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution
#63-25 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney recommended the appointment of Hr. Norris Gould, the present
City Prosecutor. as an Assistant City Attorney at a salary of $400.00 per month to
serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. Commissioner Fields moved the City
Attorney's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimOUSly.
For the vacancy created ~n the position of City Prosecutor. the City Attorney
recommended Mr. Charles Barber, Attorney. Commissioner Insco moved that Charles
Barber be appointed as City Prosecutor at the same salary as received by his pred-
ecessor and that he serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 18, 1963
The City Attorney reported that he had received a letter from Mr. John Bonner,
Attorney, offering to assist the City in defending the suit of Emil J. Metz et ux
vs. the City concerninr. zoning of property in Section 12-29-15. He explained that
Mr. Bonner would receive no fee and that he would incur no expense in connection
with the suit without prior approval of the Legal Department. Commissioner Smith
moved to proceed along those lines ~s stipulated by the City Attorney. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard C. Merrell complained of a situation at the northeast corner of
Mandalay and Bay Esplanade statinr, it is difficult to turn, due to the narrowness
of the street as a result of the sidewalk on Mandalay projecting into Bay Esplanade.
The Mayor recommended he discuss the problem with the City Manager.
Mr. Arthur Kruse speaking for the Clearwater Beach Association stated a letter
had been written to the City Manager and the City Commission requesting a traffic
and parking survey be made and asked if the City Mananer would need authority from
the City Commission to instruct the parking authority to have that survey prepared.
The Hayor said the City t1anager could bring a roe commenda tion to the Commiss ion for
action.
Mrs. Cyril Budge representing the Clearwater Woman's Club spoke about how much
the new street lighting program was appreciated.
It was mentioned by the City /1anap,er about the possibility of the new Memorial
Causeway east bridge opening this week; however, he stated there was some difficulty
with the mechanism.
Commissioner Insco asked if the City Engineer had made any progress in setting
up a conference with the County Engineer to discuss the drainaee in southeast
Clearwater.
Commissioner Insco requested that rates be posted in all taxicabs for the benefit
of the public.
The Mayor stated that while he was in New York City to sign the incinerator
revenue bonds he and the other Commissioners arranged a luncheon and invited represen-
tatives of major investment firms in order to present them with factual information
on revenue certificate issues and general information about the City. He stated the
Commission was informed, by these representatives of the bond houses, that Clearwater
is in good financial shape.
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Plan, heard letters read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension
Fund recommending that Alvin T. Ross, Patrolman, Police Department; Antonia DeRose,
~ailer, Police Department; Forrest Saylor, Jr., Collector, Utilities Department,
Refuse Division and David A. Elworth, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, be admitted
to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Insco moved the employees named be accepted in the
Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
A letter from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund was read recommending
Emily Ann Danks, Asst. I, Library, be admitted subject to attached waiver. Commissioner
Turner moved that the employee named be accepted in the Pension Plan, subject to the
waiver.' Motion was seconded by ~ommissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 3:35 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 18, 1963
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 18, 1963
1:30 P.M.
Public Hearin~s
1. Improvements to Grove Street, Missouri to
Betty Lane
Reports from City Mana~er
2. Bids, Un~form Serv~ce, Utilities Dept.
3. Bids, Fire Hose
4. Bids. Vacuum Type Pavement Cleaner
5. Bids, Cast Iron Pipe
6. Request ror Airpark Recapture
7. Other Engineering Matters
8. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
9. Ord. fl963 - Intent to Annex Portion of Sec.
14-29-15 - Sam Davis (Jeffords & Hillcrest)
10. Acceptance of Easements - Clearwater East
Interceptor Sewer Line
11. Resolution - Payment to Pinellas County
Title Co. - Utility Revenue Cert., Series 1962
12. Assignment of Lease, Rooms 2 & 2A to E. L.
Richards - Marina
13. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild Assoc.
Utility Revenue Cert. 1962
14. Resolution - Payment to Greiner, Bridge
Revenue Bonds
Invocation
Introductions
Minutes of PrecedinR Meetinp,s
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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March 14, 1963
To:
The City Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
City Hall
From: Alex D. Finch, Counselor at Law for Admiral Paul B. Koonce; George E. O' Brien;
Roy A. Hester; Alfred Larsen; Alan C. Morrison; G. W. Lent; Harold B. Harpham;
Henry S. Coe, Sr.; and M. P. Black, as Plaintiffs in that certain Chancery
suit No. 66,687, now pending in the Sixty Judicial Circuit in and for
Pine lIas County, Florida.
Subject: Request this Honorable City Commission of the City of Clearwater take action
and abate a nuisance as hereinafter set forth; and, secondly, that said
Commission re-capture the Clearwater Airpark, under the terms of the lease
between said City of Clearwater and Clearwater Flying Company, under which
the Clearwater Airpark is being presently operated.
Gentlemen: TIle Honorable Joseph P. McNulty, Circuit Judge in and for pinellas County,
Florida, has determined and has so ruled that the plaintiffs in the above mentioned suit
must make a demand upon the city officials of Clearwater, requesting they abate the
nuisance now existing as a result of the operation of the Clearwater Airpark as aforesaid,
hence, please consider this as such demand; and that this request be placed on the agenda
to be heard at your next regular meeting on March 18, 1963.
We further request that the city officials of Clearwater consider on MarcD 18,
1963, our request that they, as the City Commissioners of Clearwater, re-capture the
Clearwater Airpark under the terms of the lease as aforesaid; and that this request be
placed on the agenda to be heard at your next regular meeting on March 18, 1963.
That the City !1anager of the City of Clearwater. be instructed to advise
counsel of the time and place of said hearing prior to said scheduled hearing. That
time is of the essence in this request.
Other demands have been made heretofor under the re-capture clause of the
aforementioned lease which have not been acted upon by the city as of this date.
Respectfully submitted.
FINCH AND l10SLEY
By /s/ Alex D. Finch
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
308 South Garden Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
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Mar. 13, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, David A. Elworth, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, 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 Se~t. 4, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date Feb. 9, 1930 ) and meets the requlrements 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
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"Honorable Ci1:y Commission
>, ,,"'Clearw~ter I ' Florida
Mar. 11, 1963
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March 18. 1963
(continued)
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension fund, you are hereby notified
that Alvin T. Ross, Patrolman, Police Dept. 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 16, 1962. He is
undqr 45 years of age (birth date Oct. 7, 1926) 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
Isl Paul Kane, Chairman
Isl Edwin Blanton
Isl Helen Peters
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Honorabl~ City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Mar. 13, 1963
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund. you are hereby notified
that, Antonia De Rose, Jailer, Police Dept., has been duly examined by a local Physician
and designated 1>y him as a "first Class" risk.
The above employee beean his service with the City of Clearwater on Aug. 13, 1962. He
is under 45 years of aHe (birth date Oct, 30, 1919) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended 1>y 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
/sl Helen Peters
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Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Mar. 13, 1963
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Forrest Saylor, Jr. Collector, Util. Dept., Refuse Div. has been duly examined
by a local Physician and resignated by him as Cl "First Class" risk.
The above employee bep,an his service vIi th the City of Cleal"wC1 ter on Hal"'. 7. 1962. He is
under 45 years of a~e (birth date June ]1. 1936) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisorv Committee th~t he be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
.Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Edwin Blanton
Is/ Helen Peters
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Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Feb. 12, 1963
Gent lemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Emily Ann Danks, Asst. I, Library, 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 June 11. 1962. She
is under 45 years of age (birth date Sept. 18, 1943) and meets the requirements of our
Ci viI Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee thatshe be accepted into membership.
'..lai vel'" attached.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/sl Paul Kane, Chairman
/sl Edwin Blanton
/sl Helen Peters
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Honorable City Commission
and Employees' Advisory Committee
of City Employees' Pension Plan
February 12, 1963
Gentlemen:
I wish to sincerely request that favorable consideration be given my application to
the Employees' Pension plan, in order that I may contribute and share in future ben-
efits as covered by the Pension Act.
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CT�'X C014T4TSSION t4EETIIIG
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The City Commission o� the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City
Hall, Monclay, March ].8, ].963 at 1:30 P.IK, with the following mQmbers present:
Robert L. 47eatherly Mayor-Commissioner
Cleveland Inseo Commissioner
fierbert R. Fields Cc�mmissioner
Amos 6, Smith Commissioner
Joseph k:, Turner, Sr, Commissioner
Al.so present were;
James R. Stewart
Iierbert M, Brawn
Max IIattle
Willis Booth
City Mana�er
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The f�fayor called the meeting to order. The in�rocation was given by Rev. A.
Cameron Ainsworth, Advt.n-t Christian Church. Commissioner. Insco moved that the min-
utes of the r�gular mee±ings of February lII and Mar.ch 4 and the s�ecial meeting of
February 27, 1963 be approved as recorded and as submi-cted in omitten �ummation hy
the Clerk to each Commissioner, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimousl:y.
Commissioner Smith moved to deviate from the agenda. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Tnsco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to orithdxaw the proposed legislative bill relative to
annexati,an, Motion 4zas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, The
City Attorney said he would inform the Pine1?as Ccunty legislative delegation.
The City P�fanag,er announced the public hearing on paving, widening, curbing and
replacing sanitary sewer in �rove Street, Missouri Avenue to Betty Lane, The City
Engineer explained at the oreliminary hearing the costs uiere e�timated at $3.07 per
front foot for the property owners and $3.78 per front foot for the City; the �rop-
erty owners to pay for curbing and widenin� only, exce�t the two property o�mers who
have never had sanitary sewer service will be charged an additional $3.98 per front
foot �or the sanitary sewer� The City Manager read a Detition signed by 15 pro�erty
owners, ouje�.ting to the improvements unless parking is limited to two hours on 6rove
Street from Missouri to Betty Lane, from &:OO A,M. to 6;00 P.M., ;�tonday throuQh Friday
and unless the contract as a4�arded is no more than So hi�her than the Ci-ty Engineer's
estimate. Mrs. Ed Kramer, Mr. D. C, Turner and i2r. Al Vasconi spake in �av�r of the
project. rtr. id. S. Shannon spoke about the proximity of General Teleahone Company
and the fact that its employees are parkinp in these blocks on �rove S-treet,
Commissioner Insco stggested the �arkin� problem be referred to the Police Deaartment
�or control. Commissioner Turner moved that the City Manager and the City Engineer
be instru^ted to proceed with the project of paving Grove Street from Missouri Avenue
�to Betty Lane, after a public hearing in which no valid objections, to the project,
were hea.rd. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid oi Pan American Linen Service, Tampa, for
furnishing uniform service to the �ollowing divisions of the Utilities Department:
Service Division, Meter P,eaders, Gas Division, irJater Division, Sewer Plants, Refuse
Division, Commissioner Turner moved u�on the joint reeommendation of the Utilities
Mana�er and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City ;fanager that the lowest
bid in the total yearly amoun�t of $10,843.92 submitted by Pan-American Linen Service,
Inc., Tampa, be accepted which is the lowe,,t and best responsible bid and that the
appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract whi,ch shall
be in accardanee ��ith plar.s, specifications and bid and further that the City employees
shall pay 75� per� week as their share o� the cost for the uniforms. Plotion ;aas second-
ed by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Planager recommendEd the bid of Fountain fire Equipment Co,, Tampa, for
500 ft. 2-1/2” fire hose and 500 ft� 1-1/2" fire hose, Commissioner Fields moved
upon the jcint recommendation o� the Fire ChieF and Asst, Purchasing Agent concurred
in by the City Manager that the contract for fire hose be awarded to Fountain Fire
Equipment Co. far the sum of $985.00 with 2$ discount, which is the lowest and bes�
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to
execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications
and bid� �aith additional footage of hose to be purchased up to the amount of aparo�ria-
tion, Motion was seconded by C�mmissioner Turner and carried unanimously. '
The City Manager recommended the bid of Truek Equioment 2nc., for one vacuum type
pavement cleaner i'or Public 6�orks Department. Commissioner Turner moved upon tYie
joint recommendation of the Pub�ic Works Superintendent and Asst. ?urchasing Agent,
concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for pavement cleaner be awarded to
Truck Equipment Inc., Lakeland, for the sum of $9,595,00 which is the lowest and best
responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to ex-
ecute said contract which shall be in accc�rdance with the plans, specifications anci
bid. Motion was seconcled by Commissioner Fielcis and carried unanimously.
The City rlana�er recommended the bid of Mc[�iane Cast Iron Pipe Co., for 3600 �`t.
of �" cast iron :aipe fo� Utilities bepartment, Water Division, Commissioner Turner
moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities rtanager, Wat�r 5uperintendent
and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred ir. by the City Manager that the contract for
cast iron pipe be awarded to MeWane Cast Iron Pi�e Co., Birmin�ham, Ala., for the
sum of $6,732,00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate
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officials oP the City be authorized to execute said contract oah�ch shall be a.n
accordance with the plans, saecifications and bid, Motion was secontled by C�mmissioner
Fields and carried unanimously,
The City Manager iead a letter from hir. Ale� n. Finch, Attorney, representin�
Admiral Paul B. Koonce et al in a suit against �he Clearwater Flya.ng Company and
the City. The letter asked the �;�y to abate the nuis�nce now existin� as a result
of the operation of the Clearwatar Airpark and further requested the City to recapture
the Clearwater Air�ark under the terms of the lease. Mr. Ceorge Routh, Attorney�
representing Clearwatex Flying Company, stated if there were any sAecific actions, in
the operation of the Airpark, ti*liich were causing a nuisance, the Gompany would be glad
to cooperate with the City in eliminating these practices. Mr. William Coetz and Mr.
i�illiam Gray spoke in favor af the recapture, It was the opinion of tha Commissioners
that they did not wish to act on the mattes until it was determined in tt�e court iP
the Clearwater Flying Company had a valid lease with �the City. Commissioner Turner
moved that the letter bE rzceived for study. Motion toas seconded by Commissioner Smi-th
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that one of the g�rbage trucks needed repairs, caused by
normal wear and tear. The estimated cost for repairs is $685.10 and permission to have
the work done un�ier the emergency c�ause was requested. Commissioner Smith moved the
request be granted for the work to be done. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco
and carried unani_mously.
A request from I,ester Bernard, Dock Attendant II, Marine Division, was presented
for 12 days' additional sick leave which had been approved by the Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Fields moved the request be approved. Nlotion was seconded by Commissioner
I»sco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request fram \�irginia Ehmig, Clerk I, Police Department,
for 10 days' additional sick leave whic`: had been apprcved by the Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Turner moved to approve the request, Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Pields and carried unanimously.
Ths Gity Manager recommended Item 9, "Ord. �963 - Intent to Annex Portion of Sec.
14-29-15 - Sam Davis (Jeffords � Hillcrest)° be deleted because the legal description
has not been worked out.
'The City fittorney presented �or approval the following two easements needed in
connection with Clearwater East Interceptor Sewer Line from rf. Lester Harn: one tem-
porary and one permament in Lots 25, 26 � 27, NE 1/4y Lots 29, 30, 31 � 32, NW l/4;
Lots 1, 2, 3� 4 SW 1/4; Lots 7� 8, SL 1/4, Pinellas Groves, Sec, 19-29-16.
Commissioner Turner moved to accept the two easements for the �learwater East Interceptor
Sewer Line. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-23 was presented authorizing payment of $20.00 to Pinellas County
Tit1e Co, for abstract oi title to prvperty of Emil Weber and Florida Power Corp.,
from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, 1962. Commissioner Fields
noved that Resolution #63-23 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimouslv.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr, Roy C. Gurley stating that for health
reasons he is forced to dis�ose of his leasehold interest in R�oms 2 and 2A, Marina
Building, being used for a boat sales and brokerage office and marine hardware sa.les,
The City Manager recommended approval of assignment ot the lease to E. L. Richards,
Commissioner Smith moved to approve transfer of the lease to E, L. Richards and that
ths proper officials be authorized to execute consent to assignment. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Fieids and carried unanimously.
Resolution ��63-24 was presented authorizin� payment o= $2,811.95 to Briley, Gdild �
Associates, Consulting Engineers, for engineering services in connection with Beach
Water Mains and certain work items from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue
Certi�icates, 1962, Commissicner Tu�ner moved th�t Res�lution 1r63-24 be adopted and
that the pr�per officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commiss�,oner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-25 was presented authorizing payment of $17&,66 to J. E, �reiner Co,,
Consulting Engineers, from Construction Trust Fund, Bridge Revenue Bonds, for servicEs
in connection with Clearwater Pass Sridge. Commissioner Fields r.iovecl that Resolution
1�63-25 be adopted and that the prop�r oPficials be auth�rized to execute it, Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney recommended the appointment of Mr, Norris Gould, the present
City P,rosecutor, as an l�ssistant City Atterriey at a salary of $400.00 per month to
serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. Commissioner Pields moved the Ci�ty
A�-torney's recommendat�on be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously,
' F'or the vacancy created in the posi-Eion ot Ci,ty Prosecutor, the City Attorney
recommended Mr. Charles Barber, Attorney, Commissioner Insco moved tha�t Charles
Barber be appointed as City Proseeutor at the same sa�.ary a� �eceived by his pred-
ecessor and that he serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and ca�ried unanimously.
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P4arch 1$} 1963
The City A�torney reported that he had recaived a l.etter from Mr, John Bonner,
Attorney, offer�.ng �to assis� the City in defending the suit of Emi� J. Metz et ux
vs, the City conc�rnin�? zoning of property in Section 12-29-15. �Ie explained that
Mr, �onner wouia receive no fee and that he would incur no ex�ense in connection
with the suit without prior approval of the Legal Department, Commissioner 5mith
moved to proceed along those lines as stipulated by tne �i.ty Attorney, Mation was
secondecl by Cvmmissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard C. Merrel7. complained of a situation at ttte northeast co�ner �f
Mandalay and Bay Esplanade statin� it is dif�ieult to turn, due to the narrowness
of the streat as a result of the sidewalk on Mandalay projeeting into Bay Esplanade,
The rlayor recommended he discuss the problem uTith the City Manager.
Mr. Arthur Kruse speaking for the Clearwater Beach Association stated a letter
had been wr.itten to the City Manager and the City Commission requesting a traffic
and parking survAy be made and asked if the City i�ianager *aould need authority from
the City Commission to instruct the parking authority to have that survey prepared.
The Mayor said the City t4anager coulu bring a recornmendation to the Commission for
action.
Mrs. Cyril Budge representing the Clearorater 47oman's Club spoke about ho�a much
the new street lighting program was apprecxated,
It oaas mentioned by the City Planager about the possibility of -the new Memorial
Causeway east bridge opening this week; however, he stated there was som= difficulty
with the mechanism.
Comma.ssioner Insco asked if the City Engineer had made any progress in setting
up a conference with the County Engineer to discuss the drainage in southeast
Clearwater,
Gommissioner Insco requested that rates be posted in all taxicabs for the benefit
of the public,
The Mayor stated that while he was in New York City to sign the incinerator
revenue bonds he and the other Commissioners arranged a luncheon and invited represen-
tatives of major investment firms in order to present them with factual inPormation
on revenue certificata issues and general iniormation about the City. He stated the
Commission 4�as informed, by these representatives of the b�nd houses, that Claarwater
is in good financial shape.
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Plan, heard letters read from the Advisory Committee of the Pensi:on
Fund recommending that Alvin T. Ross, Patrolman, Police Department; ,�ntonia DeRose,
Jailer, Police Department; Forrest Saylor.} Jr., Collector, Utilities Department,
Refuse Division and David A. Elcvorth, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, be admitted
to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Insco moved the emDloyees named be aceepted in the
Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
A letter from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund was read recommending
Emily Ann Danks, Asst. I, Library, be admitted subject to attached oTaiver. Commissioner
Turner rnoveci that the employee named be accepted in the Pension Plan, subject to the
waiver, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
There being no furthei business to come before the Board, the meeting c�as adjourned
at 3:35 P.M,
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AGENDA
�ITY COhiMISSION MEETING
MARCH 1f3, 1963
1:30 P.hi.
Invocafiion
In�troductions
Minutes �f Pr�ceding Mee�tings
PuUlic Hearings
Renorts from City Manager
ReF�orts from City Attorney
Cirizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension P]an Trustees
To:
Public Hearings
1. Improvements to Grove Street, Missottri to
Betty Lane
Reports from City htanager
2. Sids, Uni%orm Servioe, Utilities Dep�,.
3, Bids, Fi.re Hose
4. Bids. Vacuum Type Pavement Cleaner
5. Bids, Cast Iran Pip�
6. Request for Airpark l:ecapture
7. Other Engineering Matters
8. Verbal Reports �nd Othex Pending, Ma�:ters
Reports from City Attorney
rd. 63 - ntent to Annex Portion ot' Sec,
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10. Acceptance of Easements - Clear��ater East
Interceptor Sewar Line
11. Resolution - Payment to Pine].las County
Title Co. - Utility Revenue Cert., Series 1362
12. Assignment of Lease, Rooms 2 E 2A to E. L.
Richards - riarina
13, Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild Assoc.
Otility Revenue Cert. 1962
14. Resolution - Payment to Greiner, Bridge
Revenue Bonds
March 14, 1963
The City Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
City Hall
From: Alex D. Finch, Counselor at Law for Admiral Paul B. Koonce; George E, 0'Brien;
Roy A. Hester; Alfred Larsen; Alan C. Morrison; G. W. Lent; fIarold B. Harpham;
Henr� S, Coe� Sr.; and M, P. Blacky as Plaintiffs in that certain Chancery
suit No. 66,687, now pendin� in 'the Sixty Judicial Circuit in and for
Pinellas County, Florida.
Subject: P.equest this Honorable Ci,.y Commission of the City of Clear�oater take aetion
and abate a nuisznce as hereinafter set forth; and, secondly, that said
Comrrtission re-canture the Clearcaater Airpark, under the terms of the lease
betU:een said City of Clearwa�:er and Clearwater Flying Com�any, under which
ihe Clearwater Airpark is being p�esently operated�
Gentlemen: The H�norable Joseph P. MeNulty, Circuit Jud�e in and for Pinellas County,
Florida, has determined and has so ruled that the plaintiffs in the above men#:ioned suit
must make a demand upon ths city officials of Clearwater, requesting they abate the
nuisance now exist:ing as a result of the operation of the Clearwater Airpark as afoxesaid,
hence, please consider this as such demand; and that this request be placed on the agenda
to be hPard at your next regular meeting on March 18, 1963.
We further request that the city officials of Clearwater consider on March lII,
1963, our request that they, as the City Commissioners of Clearwater, re-capture the
Clearwater Airpark under the terms of the lease as aforesaid; and that this request be
placed on the agenda to be heard at your next regular meeting on Marcll 18, 1963.
That the City P�anager of the City of Clearwater be instructed to advise
counsel cf the time and place of said heara.ng prior to saici scheduled hearing. That
time is of the essence in this request.
Other demands have been made heretofor under the re-capture clause of the
aferementioned lease whieh have not been acted upon by the city as of this date.
Respectfully submitted.
FIt1CH AND MOSLEY
By /s/ Alex D. Finch
Attorneys or lair.tiffs
308 South Garden Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
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i'Iar. 13, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Emgloyees' Pension Pund, you are hereby notified
that, David A. Elworth, Attendant, Sewage Treatment Plant, has been duly examined by a
local Physician and designated by him as a"First Class" �isk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Sept. 4, 7,96?. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date Feb, 9� 1930 ) and meets the requiiements 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 Employeas' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Mar. 11, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwate�, Florida
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March �.6, ],963
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!�s Trusteeg of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that A].vin T. Ross, Patrolman, Police Dept, has been �uly examined by a local
Physician and designated by him as a"First Glass" risk,
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearorater on May 16, 1962. Hs is
under 45 years o£ age (birth date Oct, 7, 1926) and meets the requirements of our Civi1
Service.
I�t is hereby x�ecommended by the Advisory Committee that he bE accepted into membership,
Ve�+y truly yours,
Advisory Committee of ':."he t;mpioyees' Per.sion Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Mar. 13, ].963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen:
As Trustees of the City �f Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Antonia De Rose, Jailer, Police Dept., >zas 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 Aug, 13, 1962. He
is under 45 year•s of age (birth date Oct. 30, 1919) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recomm�nded by the Advisory Committee that he be acce�ted into membershi�.
Very truly yours, -
Advisory Committee o�' The Employees' Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin B1an�ton
/s/ Aelen Peters
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Honorable City Commission
Cl�arwater, Florida
Gentlemen•
As Trustees qf the City of ClearFrater Employees' Pension Fund, you are herAby no�tified
that, Forrest Saylor� J�, Collector, Util, Dept., Refuse Div. has been duly axaminsd
by a local Physician ardcesignated by him as a"First Class" risk.
Tne above emploype began his service with the City of Clearwater on Mar. 7, 1962. .ie is
under 45 years o; age (birth date .7une 11, 1936) and rmeets the requirements of our
Ci��il Service .
It �s hereby recomm�nded by the P.dvisory Committee that he be acceoted in�o membership.
Very truly yours ,
Advisory Committe� ot the EmaloyHAS� ?ens;on Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s / Edorin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Feb. 12, 1963
Hanorable City Commission
Clearw�:tei , Florida
Gentleman:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereb}� notiiied
that, Emily Ann Danks, Asst. I, Library, h�s been duly examined by a l.ccal Physician
and designated by hirn as a"First Class" risk,
The above emnloyee began her service with the Gity of Clearrzater on June 1�, 1962, S2ie
is under 45 years of age (birth date Sept. 18, 1943) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recammended by the Advisory Committee thatshe be accepted into membership.
Plaiver attached.
Very truly yours,
Advisoxy Committee of the Emplayees' I'ension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s / :ielen Peters
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February 12, 1963
Honorable City i:ommission
and Employees' l�dvisory Committee
ot' City Employees' Pension Plan
6entlemen:
I wish ta sincerely request that favorable consideration be given my appli�ation to
the Employees' Pension plan, in order that I may contribute and share in future ben-
efits as couered by the Pension Aet.
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Attention is called to the attached regort of Dr. hiyex's, in which lie rates me a
-� "First Class Risk," but shows a �ast his�tory of asthma and bronehia], trouble, �or
` whinh I require treatment several �imes yearly. I� 2 am acce.pted under the Pension
__ Plan, this letter will serve as a waiver o�' any claim for disability or other benefits
under the Pensian Plan should such disability or claim stem from asthma above men-
tior�ed.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Emily Ann Danks
/s/ Ruth P. Parsons
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