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04/15/1963 , '_::2:~:,:"':..:.~~,.,'~:,.,.."."":;:'~",,,,=,",~,,,,~:,,:~,~:c~::,:::::~:;,:,.~;~,.,,'. "~"".' .....", "L",":i~~Z;:::i?~;;::~~'~;1;;:;::;:;!{;;;'~f:'f!;;;: /57 CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 15, 1963 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, April 15, 1963 at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present: Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Also present: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle W. Booth City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief Commissioner Smith called the meeting to order. The invocation ~as given by Chief Booth. Commissioner Turner moved that Mayor Weatherly be excused from this meeting because of his attendance in Miami at a meeting honoring the ex-president (Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes) of Guatemala and further moved that Commiss~oner Amos Smith replace Mayor Weatherly during his absence from the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from this meeting because of illness. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1963 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the approval of Commissioner Insco and Mayor Weatherly. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented Agreement for approval of the sale of property now occupied by the Chamber of Commerce at 411 Cleveland St. Mr. Ben Krentzman, Attorney, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that in addition he had for the approval of the City a Consent and Agreement from Mr~. Betsy Rogers executed b~ her in which she agreed to the removal of the building now on the proposed new Chamber of Commerce site at southwest corner of Drew and Osceola and agreed to subordinate her mortgage to the terms of a construction mortgage. Commissioner Turner moved that Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Chamber of Commerce dated the 15th day of April 1963 be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it; that the Consent and Agreement to Subordinate signed by Betsy R. Rogers be app~oved and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute same; that the contract presented to the City by representatives of Chesnut & Lee Real Estate, Inc., between Harrison M. Robertson, Jr. and the City of Clearwater and/or the Chamber of Comme~ce be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute same together ~ith the Consent & Agreement on the part of the City to release the reverter contained in the deed of conveyance to the Chamber of Commerce from the City of Clearwater and do any and all things necessary to cooperate in such a way as signing this and any other instruments pertaining to the sale of this property and facilitate its sale. MotiDn was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. David Perkins expressed his appreci- ation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager announced the public hearing on Grand View Terrace sanitary sewers and that a preliminary hearing was held at which time most of the property owners wish- ed the project to proceed to a public hearing stage. The City Manage~ reported that he had received a petition of 28 names objecting to the installation ~f sewers, and 31 residents that are in favor of the project, and 19 apparently neut~al because 78 houses are affected in the subdivision, and nothing has been heard fr~m the 19. The City Engineer reported that at the preliminary hearing the estimated cost was $S.25 per front foot, but if easements could be obtained at rear of lots facing Drew St. the cost would be $~.23. Upon a question from the Acting Mayor the vast n4jority were in favor of the project. Mr. H. A. Langstaff, spoke in opposition. Mrs. John Child, 1656 Drew St. objected and the Clerk read her letter saying she would ~ot object if the sewer would run along Drew St. The City Manager rechecked with th~ City Engineer and said it would not be necessary to have easement on Mrs. Child's property, the line could be divided. Mr. Wm. Dupper, 1650 Drew St. objected to easenent at rear of his property also. Mr. J. W. Rogers, 302 Casler spoke in opposition. Mr. Homer J. Deschenes, Paul Stopenhagen and Harding Wilbur spoke in favor of the p~oject. Commissioner Turner moved, since no valid objections had been heard, t~at the installa- tion of sanitary sewers in the Grand View Terrace area be accomplished and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be directed forthwith to proceed wi~h the improve- ments, subject to assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The Ci~ Manager recommended the bid of Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., f~r gas main ex- tension in Clearwater and Largo. Commissioner Fields moved upon the j~int recommenda- tion of the City Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager, that the contract for gas main extension be awarded to Kennetb W. Moore, Inc., Tampa,for the sum of $18,931 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. Motion was seco~ded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. , ,\ . "",,-,' "."'" IS! 2 . CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 15, 1963 The City Manager recommended the bid of Martin's Uniforms for summer uniforms for the Police Department. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of Police Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for summer uniforms, for Police Department be awarded to Martin's Uniforms, Tampa, for the sum of $2,372.70 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. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimoUSly. The City Manager recommended the bid of W. L. Cobb Construction Co. for resurfacing and drainage of North Washington, North Madison, North Missouri, North Lincoln and North Prescott from Drew St. to Maple St., North Jefferson Ave, from Cleveland St. to Maple,and Orange Ave, from Druid Road to Rogers St. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for resurfacing and drainage of these streets be awarded to W. L, Cobb Construction Co., of St. Petersburg for the sum of $24,286.56 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. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan- imously. The City Manager recommended the bid of Golden Triangle Asphalt Products Co, for Grove St. paving and sanitary sewers. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint rec- ommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for Grove St. paving and sanitary sewers be awarded to Golden Triangle Asphalt Products Company, St. Petersburg, for the sum of $15,842.95 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City of Clearwater be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. and which will be an assessment project. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager recommended the bid of Mueller Company for Water Works brass fittings. Commissioner FieldS moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager, that the contract for Water Works brass fittings be awarded to Mueller Company, Decatur. Ill.. for the sum of $1,775.00 (2% cash 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, spec- ifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bids for the following dealers for 21 vehicles, with 10 vehicles offered for trade-in: Police Department: 5 Po1~ce Cru~sers, with trade-in 1 Station Wagon, with trade-in Public Works Dept.: Engineering Division 1 Carryall Truck Electrical Department: 1 C. F. PiCK-Up Truck Utilities Department: Disposal Division 1 1/2' T. Pick-up Truck Utilities De~artment: Water Division 1 1/2 t. P~ck-up Truck w~th trade-in Utilities Department: Service Division 3 1/2 T. Pick-up Trucks with trade-in Utilities Department: Disposal Division f 3/4 T. P~ck-up Truck w~th trade-~n Utilities Department: Water Division 2 1 ~on Trucks with trade-in Parks S Recreation Dept.: Parks Division 1 2 10n Truck 1 2 Ton Truck Public Works Department:Service Division 1 2 Ton truck 2 2 Ton Trucks $7,926.10 Kennedy G Strickland $2,096.61 Kennedy G Strickland $1,949.06 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $1,757.70 Kennedy & Strickland $1,596.79 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $1,265.74- Kennedy & Strickland $4-,184.04 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $1,763.73 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $3,482.96 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $2,766.59 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $2,399.99 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $2,621.09 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. $6,299.58 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommendation of the appropriate department heads concurred in by the City Manager that all 21 of these low bid items inclUding the 10 vehicles being traded-in be accepted with these being the best and lowest responsible ~bids and the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the bid of Power Brake & Equipment Co. for one four- -yard street sweeper for Public Works Department. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the Public Works Superintendent and Asst, Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for one street sweeper for the Public Works Department be awarded to Power Brake S Equipment Co" Tampa, for the sum of $9,39~.OO 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. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager recommended the alternate bid Item B from Industrial Supply Corp., for black steel' pipe to fabricate 16 - 2~ foot light poles for the Electrical Department for Stevenson Creek Park Area, and explained that this included the necessary cutting 'and~elding, as the City could not do this work for the difference between the recommended " ." , ": r > . 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Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of the Electrical Superintendent and Asst.Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for 16 - 24 foot lengths of black steel pipe be awarded to Industrial Supply Corp., Tampa, for the sum of $710.40 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. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unan- imous ly. The City Manager presented a proposal in the amount of $3,600 per year from J. E. Greiner Company, Inc., for the performance of engineering services such as periodic inspections and advice on maintenance of the Clearwater Pass Bridge. The City Attorney stated that the contract is not satisfactory at this time. Commissioner Turner moved that the proposal be accepted and a proper contract be prepared and returned for final consideration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the proposal from The Wyatt Company for continuing actuarial services for the City's pension plans on a per diem basis not to exceed $1,400 per year and the contract can be terminated with 30 days notice. The contract to be for 2 years from April 1963 to April 1965. Commissioner Fields moved that the contract be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said con- tract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The' City Manager presented for approval a request for transfer of taxicab permit formerly owned by Jack Bryant, now deceased, to his wife Ethel Bryant. The City Manager stated that after investigation, no reason was found to deny the license. Commissioner Fields moved that the transfer be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for approval a contract for the proposed purchase, from Ruth Belle Tucker & George Tucker of Lots 16 & 17 Blk H; Lots 8 & 9 Blk I; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Blk J; all in Fairmont Subd., needed in connection with the incinerator now being built on Harbor Drive, for a total price of $23,000. The contract further provides that the possession of Lots 8 & 9, Blk I, shall be given to the City on or before April 23rd, 1963 and owners will have 120 days to move all their possessions off the balance of the property. Commissioner Turner moved that the contract for the Tucker property be accept- ed and that the proper officials of the City be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager outlined, for approval, the Agreement with Rutenberg, Inc., in- terests regarding its development, Imperial Park Subdivision, the Agreement being a restatement of the City's policy outlined in Ordinance #632, plus a provision that the developers will convey to the City the necessary easements to construct the Clearwater East sanitary sewer collection line, in exchange the City will run the water lines in to the subdivision. Commissioner Fields moved that the Agreement be approved and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested permission to attend the 17th annual short course for Florida City Managers at Daytona Beach from April 28 through May 1, 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that the request be granted and that the expenses pertaining thereto be taken care of by the City of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that the lease with the Clearwater Yacht Club provides that the City will pay the taxes when and if levied, which are $9,234.98 for this year, and requested appropriation in that amount to pay the taxes. Commissioner Turner moved that the taxes on the property be paid according to the terms of the lease, under protest. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for approval an amendment to the contract with Clearwater Construction Company for the central purchasing warehouse, to include fiberglas insulation over portion to be used as a warehouse, which increases the con- tract in the amount of $1,046.50. Commissioner Turner moved that change order #1 be accepted and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be authorized to include the insulation in their contract and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Upon a question the City Engineer asked for a delay in paving the parking area south of Big Pier 60, (Lot 1, City Park Subd.>. It was stated that the working plans and specifications for the project could not be prepared in less than 6 or 7 weeks which would place construction in the summer tourist season. The suggestion was made that construction be delayed until after September 1. Mr. Leonard Merrell spoke relative to the number of parking spaces provided in the proposed plans. Resolution #63-30 was presented recognizing the attendance at the 1963 Fun 'N Sun Festival of His Excellency Emilio Sarmiento, Ambassador of Bolivia to the Organization of American States and awarding him the City of Clearwater medal. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution #63-30 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #63-31 was presented setting up the incinerator sinking fund account in the First National Bank of Clearwater, in accordance with Ordinance #954 and the Construction Trust Fund Agreement, covering the $1,100,000 Incinerator Revenue Bonds. Series 1963 and authorizing certain City officials to execute checks on this fund. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63- 31 be adopted and that the proper offi~,\\.', cials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Turner and "j\';- carried unanimously. ,,- .... .,....., '; ..~, IS? t:,:,.,.: , ~ . :':'~~~t~~:';,: 7;i,} ,.."~'W'..' <;"f',J '.'?I.~V'iY':;f3~k"" ,1?> "4"~"""/" ,:))~:',:;~J .'.,"....'., ":""""1 ::~~t;l 1,lk.~ ..".:'...!<:....i.,~..~~ :-:'.~t"':::'" ' ,~/ . ~ " ' " -,;'... 'f. ,:; ,J. t~ ~:i~.~~~~;~. ~~.~lw..( ~::".;~~f~ ..~/f\;.}l/.j '~~;'~:1../~'~~;..JtJ:t:.r . : . _.~.. ........ ,&,~~~~~;r~i~ri0~). .~.~~~~r\:.~(~t:~~.ly~~~.~;.~~:~~I. ': . .\....:_.:..,...:.:.:.'. '..'.' ", , ..., .......,.' _..',.,....J.J.I........~.'-'#"',:J.>'t~~....., .'_,..; _,':~~;", ,',., ~_~',.. I ~.o 4. CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 15, 1963 The City Attorney presented for acceptance a permanent easement for Clearwater East Interceptor sewer line in Lot 28 Pinellas Groves NE 1/4 Section 19-29-16 from Archibald 11. Reid which supersedes a prior temporary easement. Commissioner Turner moved to accept this easement from Archibald M. Reid and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance a utility easement from Dr. Gordon F. Cavell running southerly from Jeffords St. approximately 275 feet west of Druid Road in Section 21~29-l5. Commissioner Fields moved to accept this easement from Dr. Cavell and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance the followinp, three drainage easements on Devon Drive: one from E. C. Marquardt in the westerly 2-1/2 feet of Lot 19; one from James F. Pitman in the easterly 2-1/2 f~et of Lot 18; and one from E. L. Richards in the westerly 5 feet of Lot 48, all being in Replat of Bayside Subdivision. Commissioner Turner moved that the 3 easements be accepted and th3 proper officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. .; . 11' li.",,':"'::':;::?{..:()~~i{j\,', ' .'" j '< '....1 <.' )". .'. . 4" fI*'f,~;;JilfL (",...."', ~;::~!~., The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #965 on its first reading, annexing Pt. Section 17-29-15 eW.S.Wightman) & part Section 18-29-16 (Cecelia Groves). Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance #965 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #965 be read and considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance #965 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #965 be read and considered reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #965 be passed on reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. on third and final of the Commission. The Ordinance was its third and final to execute it. The City Attorney presented for acceptance the following two easements for Clearwater East Interceptor sewer line, one permanent easement and one temporary ease- ment from W. S. Wightman in the S 1/2 of Section 17-29-16. Commissioner Turner moved that the two easements be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #956 on its first reading, intent to annex portions of Section 19-29-16 (The Meadows)~ portion of Sec. 24-29-15 (C. F. Curtis) and the northerly portion of Sand Key. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 be pass- ed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unan- imously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 be read and considered on its second read- ing 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 Turner moved Ordinance #966 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 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 full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #968 amending Section 24-29 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clearwater, Florida, 1962, by providing a revised schedule of fees for reconnection of water after turn-off because of nonpayment of bill. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be read and considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 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 full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #967 amending Section 3 "M" of Ordinance #632 as amended by Ordinance #750 deleting the requirement of a performance bond for installation of street lights and name signs. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #967 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner FieldS and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #967 be read and considered on its second read- ~J~"""'\"O.:';tI.,.. -- _\L~ - ~ , ' , '. . ;;;t~~"'~';"'~"1.i!h"\"\"""";-o~.,,~.,,,:'1,"" .. . ... '.' '-',' ",.:. ,. . ,. -.; " " ; j'<(;;,: i;i~~j:'.ti~~21.",",.,,~J~L""~"" '4~:","~ ~~t_'" '. :'5~ .:' ,'.~.. _i~:~ .,3~i." ...t<~:~ " '\:';~r,',::1~L~' 5 :)~~1t:,~:.lr:f)~;;h~\'fA',,_!~ _'~:.~:~;::;';10t~,2~.J~:::-':t~:' 5. CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 15, 1963 ing 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 Turner moved Ordinance #967 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #967 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 full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #967 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #63-32 was presented requiring 32 property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #63-32 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Attorney commented on the City winning the $90,000 suit brought by Mr. Walter E. Streyckmans, against the City. The City Manager announced that Captain William McClamma and Detective-Sgt. Lester Marston were recently elected for two year terms as members of the Board of Trustees for the Police Pension Plan and that it is required that the Commission approve their election. Commissioner Fields moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. Mr. Arthur Kruse representing the Clearwater Beach Association requested a park- ing and traffic survey on the Beach. The City Manager suggested the Commission meet with the Parking Board and Wilbur Smith & Associates. By consent the Commission agreed to meet with them at the next work session. Mr. Leonard C. Merrell suggested equipping the beach with some lifesaving items and spoke about the solioiting of tourists to draw them to other areas of the state. Commissioner Turner moved that the Mayor's expenses to Miami be paid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund heard letters read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund recommending that Willard Hewiett, Serviceman I, Utilities Dept., Gas Division and Johnny E. White, Distribution Serviceman I, Utilities Dept., Gas Division, be ad- mitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields moved that the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. There being no further business the meeting adjourned Attest: Acting Mayor-Commissioner , ,.' \ . ~, ' ' . ... ' 'j,(,/\ CITY COMMISSION MEETING Apri 1 15, 1963 '". " -----------------------------------------~------------------------------------ AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 15, 1963 1:30 P.M. 1. Agreement - Chamber of Commerce Public Hearings 2. Grandview Terrace Sanitary Sewers Invocation Introductions Reports from City l1anager 3. BidS, Gas Main Extension Largo 4. Bids, Police Uniforms 5. Bids, Street Re,surfacing 6. BidS, Grove Street Paving & Sanitary Sewers 7. BidS, Water Works Brass Fittings 8. BidS, Automobiles and Trucks 9. Bids, Street Sweeper 10. BidS, Black Steel Pipe 11. Proposal Greiner & Co. - Clearwater Pass Bridce 12. Proposal - Actuarial Services 13. Transfer Taxi Permit - Bryant 14. Contract - Purchase Tucker Property 15. Contract - Imperial Park 16. Request for Permission to attend FCI1A Short Course 17. Other Engineering Matters 18. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters 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 Reports from City Attorney 19. Resolution - recognizing Visit of His Excellency Emilio Sarmiento 20. Resolution - Authorizing Proper Signatures for "Incinerator Sinking Fund" 21. Acceptance of Easement - Clearwater East - Reid 22. Acceptance of Easement -(Cavell & Devon Dr.) 23. Ord. #965 - Annexation of Portion of Sec. 17-29-16 (W.S.Wightman) & Portion of Sec. IB-29-16 (Cecelia Groves) 24. Ord. #966 - Intent to Annex a Portion of Sec. 19-29-16 Meadows of Clearwater, Sand Key and Curtis Property 25. Ord. #968 - Amendinr Sec. 24-29 of Code - Charging Reconnect Fees for Non-Payment of Water Bills. 26. Ord. #967 - Amending Ord. #632 as Amended by Ord. #750 - Not Requirin~ Performance Bond for Street Lights 27. Lot Mowing Resolution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Har. 26, 1963 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gen,tlemen : As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Johnny E. White, Distribution Serviceman I, Utile Dept., Gas Division 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 September 28, 1962. He is under 45 years of age (birth date June B, 1934) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into memberShip. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ He:l.en Peters --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Mar. 26, 1963 Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Willard Hewiett, Serviceman I, Util, Dept. Gas Div. 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 Aug. 20, 1962. He is under 45 years of age (birth date Dec. 19, 1940) 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 Is/"Paul Kane, Chairman :"",' ,..:,,:.tsl;Edwin Blanton "4tll:I~~I~~;eleriPeter. .... .~.,.. '-,.......t~.... ,...J,,-...,~:,:.-I .,.......,... :,.',11, ....?:r- "':"'~' :..,:".#c.......~~~ ~.. i.~.7',. CITY COMMISSION T�IEETING April 15, 1963 The City Cammission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall� Monda�� April 15, 1963 at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present; Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Absent• Robert L. Weatherly Cleveland Insco Also present: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle W. Bonth Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief Commissioner Smith called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Booth. Commissioner Turner moved that Mayor Weatherly be excused from this meeting because of his attendance in Miami at a meeting honoring the ex-president (Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes) of Guztemala and further moved that Commissioner Amos Smith r�place Mayor Weatherly during his absence from the City, Motion was seconded by Commissianer Fields and carri2d unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from this meeting because of illness. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carnied unanimously, Commissioner Turner moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April l, 1963 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation cy the Clerk to each Commissioner subjeet to the approval of Commissioner Insco and Mayor Weatherly, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented Agreement for approval of the sale of property now occupied by the Chamber of Commerce at 411 Cleveland St. Mr. Ben Krentzman, Attorney, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that in addition he had for the approval of the City a Consent and Agreement from I�Irs. Betsy Rogers executed by her in which she agreed to th� removal of the bailding now on the proposed new Chamber of Commeree site at southwest corner of Drew and Osceola and agr�ed to suborc3inate her m�rtgage to the terms of a construction mortgage. Commissioner Turner moved that Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Chamber of Commerce dated the 15th day of April 1963 be appro�ed and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it; that the Consent and Agreement to Subordinate signed by Betsy R. Rogers be approved and that th�: proper City offi,cials be authorized to execute same; that the contract presented to the City by representatives of Chesnut � Lee Real Estate, Ihc., betw�en Harrison M. Robertson, Jr, and the City of Clearwa-ter and/or the Chamber of Commerce be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute same together with the Consent � Agreement on the part of the City to release the reverter contained in the deed of a�nveyance to the Chamber oF Cemmerce from the City of Clearwater and do any and all. things necessary to cooperate in such a way as signing this and any other instrwnents pertaining to the s�1e of -�his property and facilitate its sale. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr, David terkins ex�ressed his appreci- ation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager announced the public 2�+�aring on Grand View Terrace sanitary sewers and that a preliminary hearing was held at which time most of the property owners wish- ed the project to proceed to a public hearing stage. The City Manager reported that he had received a petition of 28 names objecting to the installation of sewers, and 31 residents that are in favor of the project, and 19 apparently neutral because 78 houses are affected in the subdivision, and nothing has been heard from the 19, The City Engineer reported that at the preliminary hearing the estimated cest was $5,25 per front foot, but if easements could be obtained at rear of lots facing Drew St. the cost would be $4.23. Upon a question from the Acting Mayor the vast majority were in favor of the project. Mr. H. A. Langstaff, spoke in opposition. Mrs. John Child, 1656 Drew St. objected and the Clerk read her letter saying sne would not object if the sewer would run along Drew St. The City Manager rechecked with the City Engineer and said it c�ould not be necessar;� to have easement on'Mrs. Child's property, the line could be divided. Mr. Wm. Dupper, 1650 Drew St, objected to easement at rear cf his property also, Mr. J. W. Rosars, 302 Caslar s�oke in �pposition. Mr. Homer J. Deschenes, Paul Stopenhagea and Hardir.g Wilbur spoke in favor of the project, Commissioner Turner moved, since no valid objections had been heard, that the installa- tion of sanitary sewers in the Grand View Terrace area be accomplished and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be directed forthwith to proceed with the improve- ments, subjeet to assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Mar.ager recommended the bid of Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., for gas main ex- tension in Clearwater and Largo. Comrnissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommenda- tioii of the City Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing A�ent, concurred in by the City Manager, that the contract for gas main extension be a.warded to Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., Tampa�for the sum of $18�931 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate of.ficials of the City be authosized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimous�y. I I' i,' ��g 2. CITY COMMISSION ME�TTNG April 15, 1963 The City Mana�er recommended the bid of Martin's Uniforms Por summer uniforms for the Police Department. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation of Polic� Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by thc: City Manager that the contract for summer uni�orms, for Police Department be awarded to Martin's Unitorms, Tampa, for the sum of $2�372.70 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 acxiordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the bid of W. L. Cobb Construction Co. for resurfacing and drainage of North Washington, North Madison, North Mzssouri, North Lincoln and North Prescott from Drew St, to Maple 5t., North Jefferson Ave. from Cleveland �t. to Maple,and Orange Ave. from �ruid Road to Rogers St. Commissioner Fie.lds moved upon the joint recommendation of the Gity Engineer and Asst. Purchasin�; Agent, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for resurfacing and drainage of these streets be awarded to W. L. Cobb Construction Co,, of St. Petarsburg toi: the sum of $24,286.56 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the apgropriate oificials of the City be authorized to Execute said con�tract which shall bP in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissi.oner Turner and carried unan- imously. The City Manager recommended the bid of Golden Triangle Asphalt Producta Co. for Grove St. paving and sanitary sewe�•5, Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint rec- ommendation of the City Er.gin�er and Asst. Purehasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract fox Grove St. paving and sanitary sewers be awarded to Golden Triangle Asphalt Products Company, St, Petersburg, for the sum of $15,842.95 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City of Clearwater be authorized to execute said contract whach shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid, and which will be an assessment project. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fi.elds and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the bi3 of Mueller Company for Water Works brass fittings. Commissioner F'ields moved u�on the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Wa�ter Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by ths City Manager, that the contract for fdater Works brass fittings be awarded to P4ueller Company, Decatur, I11., ior the sum of $1,775.00 (2o cash discount) which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of tfie City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in aceordance with the plazs, spec- ifications and bid. Motion was seconde� by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommende�3 accepting the low bids for the following dealers for 21 vehicles, with 10 vehicles offered for trade-in: Police Department: _o ice ruisers, with trade-in $7,926.10 Kennedy � Strickland 1 Station Wagon, with trade-in $2,096.61 Kennedy & Strickland Public ��Jorks Dept.: Engineering Division 1 Carryall Truc $1,949.06 Larry �immitt, Inc. Electrical Department: . F. ick-up Truck $1,757.70 Kennedy � Strickland Utilities Department: Disposal Division 1 1/2' , Pick-up Truck $1,596.79 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Utilities Department: Water Division 1 . Pic -up Truck wit trade-in $1,265.74 Kennedy � Strickland Utilities De�artment: Service Division 3 1 2 T. Pic -up Trucks with trade-in $4,184.04 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Utilities Department: Disposal Division ic -up ruc with trade-in $1,763.73 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Utilities�Department: Water Division 2 1 Ton ruc s with trade-in $3,482.96 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Parks � Recreation Dept.: Parks Division on ruc $2,766.59 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. 1 2 Ton Truck �2,399.99 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Public Works Department:Service llivisian on ruc $2,621.09 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. 2 2 Ton Trucks 56,299.58 Larry Dimmitt, Inc. Commissioner Turner moved upon the recomnsendata:on of the appropriate department heads concurred in by the City Manager that all 21 of these low bid items including the 10 vehiclas being traded-in be accepted with these being the best and lowest responsible 'bids and the proper officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with pl�ns, specifications and bid. Motion was seconcied by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the bid of Power Brake � Equipment Co, for one four- -yard street sweeper for Public Works Department. Commissioner Fields moved upon the � joint recommendation of the Public 47orks Superintendent and P.ss�. Purchasing Agent concurred in bv the City t4anager that the contract for one street sweeper for the Public Works Department be awarded to Power Brake S Equipmen•t �o,, Tampa, for the sum of 59,394.00 which is the lowest and best responsi.ble bid and that the appropriate ot'ficials•of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in aecordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seccnded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager recor.�mended the alternate bid Item B from Taldustria7. Supply Gorp., for black steel pipe to fabricate 16 - 24 foot light poles for the Electrical Department far Stevenson Creek Park Area, and explained that this inc7.udEd the necessaz+y cutting ' and welding, as the City could not do this work for the dif�erence betw�zn the recommended �s9 3, CITY COI�IMISSION MEETING Apri1 15, 1963 purchase and low price from same campany far random length pine, Commissianer Turner moved uPon the joint recommendation of the E].ectrical Superintemdent and Asst.Purehasing Agent coneurxed in by the City Manager that the contract for 16 - 24 foot lengths of black steel pipe be awarded to Industrial Supply Corp., Tampa, for the sum of $710.40 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to exeeute said eontraet whieh shall be in aeecc_�danee witn plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unan- imnusly. The City Manager presented a proposal in the amount of $3,600 per year from J, E. Greiner Compa.ny, Inc., for the perf�rmance of engineering services such as periodic inspections and advice on maintenance of tYie Clearwater Pass Bridge, The City Attorney stated that the contract is not satisfactory at this time. Commissioner Turner moved that the proposal be accepted and a proper contract be prepared and returned for final consideration, Motion was seGonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the proposal from The Wyatt Company for continuing actuarial services for the City's pen�ion plans on a per diem hasis not to exceed $1,400 per year and the contract can be terminated with 30 days notice. The contract to be for 2 years from April 1963 to April 1965. Commissioner Fields moved that +he contract be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute said con- tract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for approval a request for transfer of taxicab permit formerly owned by Jack Bryant, now deceased, to h_s wife Ethel Bryant. The City Manager stated that after investigation, no reason was found to deny the license. Comrnissioner Pields moved that the transfer be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for approval a contract for the proposed purchase, from Ruth Belle Tucker & George Tucker of Lots 16 & 17 Blk H; Lots 8� 9 Blk I; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7� 8 Bl}: J; all in Fairmont Subd., needed in connection with the incinerator now being built on Harbor Drive, for a totaL price of $23,000. The contract f�srther provides that the possession of Lots 8� 9, Blk I, shall be given to the City on or before April 23rd, 1963 and owners will have 120 days to move a1l their possessions off the balance of the property. Commissioner Turner moved that the contract for the Tucker �roperty be accept- ed a,nd that the proper officials of the City be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager outlined� for approval, the Agreement with Rutenberg, Inc., in- terests regarding its development9 Imperial Park Subdivision, the Agreement being a restatement of the City's policy outlined in 6rdinance #632, plus a provision that the developers will convey to the City the necessary easements to construct the Clearwater E�st saniiary sewer collection line, in exchange the City will run the water lines in to the subdivision. Commissioner Fields moved that the Agreement be approved and that the proper Ci�y officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissl.oner Turner and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested permission to attend the 17th annual short course for Florida City Managers at Daytona Beach from April �8 through May 1, 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that the request be granted and that the expenses pertaining thereto be -taken care of by the City of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that the lease with the Clearwater Yacht Club �rqvides that the City will pay the taxes when and if levied, which are $9,234.98 for this year, and sequested appropriation in that amount to pay the taxes. Commissioner Turner moved that the taxes on the property be paid accoz�ding to the terms of the lease� under p'rotest. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for appraval an amendment to the contract with Clearwater Construction Company for the central purchasing warehouse, to include fiberglas insulation over portion to be used as a warehouse, which increases the con- tract in the amount of $1,046.50. Commissioner Turner moved that change order #1 be accepted and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be authorized to include �he insulation i:n their contract and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Upon a question ths City Engineer asked f�r a delay in gaving the parking area south of Big Pier 60, (Lot 1, City Park Subd.). It was stated that the working plans and specifications for the pro;ect could not b� prepared in less than 6 or 7 weeks which would place canstruction in the summer tourist season. The suggestion was made that construction be delayed until after September 1� Mr. Leonard Merrell sp>ke relative to the number os parking spaces provided in the proposed plans. Resolution �63-30 was presented recognizing the attendance at the 1963 Fun 'N Sun Festival of His Excellency Emilio Sarmiento, Ambassador �f Boli�ia to the Grganization of Anterican 5tates and-awarding him the City of Clearwater medal. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution #63-30 be adopted and that the pr�per officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commis�ioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution #63-31 was presented setting up the incinerator sinking fund account in the First National F3ank of Clearwater, in accordance with Ordinance #954 and the Construction Trust Fund Agreement, covering the $1,100,000 Tncinerator Revenue Bonds, Series 1963 and authorizing certain City officials -ko execute checks on this fund. Commissioner Fields moved �hat Resolution #�63-31 be adopted and that the proper offi-; cials be authorized to execute it. Moti�n was secondad by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously. ._ s � s /�a 4. CITY COMMISSIdN MEETIt1G April 15, 1963 The City Attorney presented for acce�tance a permanent easement fos Clear�aater East Interceptor sewer line in Lot 28 Pinellas Groves NE 1/4 Section 19-29-16 from Archibald M, Reid which supersedes a prior temporary easement. Commissioner TLrnzr moved to accept this eas�ment from Archibald M. Reid and the proper officials be authorized to record it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney pr�sented for acceptance a utility easement fram Dr. Gordon F. Cavell running southerly from Jeffords St, approximately 275 feet west of Druid Road in Section 21-29-15. Commissioner Fields maved to aceept tllis easement from Dr, Cavell and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motian vras seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimousl,y. The City Attorney presented for acceptance the foll.owin�? three drainape easements on Devon Drive: one from E. C. Marqu�rdt in the westerly 2-1/2 feet of Lot 19; on.: from James F. Pitman in the easterly 2-1/2 feet of Lot 18; and one from E. L. Richards in the westerly 5 feet of Lot 48, all being in P�eplat of Bayside Subdivision, Commissioner Turner moved that the 3 easements he accepted and the proper officiais be authorized to reeord same, Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fialds and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance ;�965 on its first reading, annexing, Pt. Section 17-29-1fi (64.S.Wightman) � part Section 18-29-16 (Cecelia Groves). Commissioner Fields moved Ord�nance #965 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously, Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #965 be read and considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec- onded by Cnmmissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Fields moved Ordinance ;�965 be passed on its second reading by title �nly. Motion was seconded by Commisszoner Turner and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #965 be read and considered on third and tinal reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinanee was read in full, Commissioner Turner maved Ordinance #965 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. , The City Attorney presented for acceptance the follawing tw� easements for Clzarwater East Interceptor sewer 1ine, one permanent easement and one temporary ease- ment from W. S, Wightman ir. the 5' 1/2 of Section 17-29-16, Commissioner Turner movad that the two easements be accepted ar.3 the proper officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani.mously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance �966 on its first reading, intent to annex portions or Section 19-29-16 (The Meadows), portion of Sec. 24-29-15 (C. F, Curtis) and the nartherly portion of Sand Key. Commissicner Turner moved Ordinance #966 be pass- ed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unan- imously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 ba read and considered on its second read- ing by titie 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 Turner moved Ordinanee i#966 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was se.conded by Commissioner Fields an� carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinanee i�966 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 full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #966 be passed on it� third and final reading and adopted and that the �ppropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Moti�n was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #�968 amending Section 24"�29 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clearwater, Florida, 1962, by providing a revised sehedule of fees for reconnection of water after turn-off because of nonpayment of bill. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields ar.d c�rried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinaace #968 b� read and considered or_ its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimausly. fihe Ordinance was read by title only. Commissionex� Turner moved Ordinance ��968 be Passed on its second reading by title only. Mozicn was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turnar moved Ordinance f�968 be read anci considered on third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous aonsent of the Commission. Motior. was seconded by Commissinner Fislds and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #968 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate of:Eicials be authorized to execute it, Motion oras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance ��957 amending Section 3"M" of Ordinance #632 as amended by Ordinanee #750 deleting tl�� requzrement of a performanee bond for installation of street lights and name signs. Comma:ssioner Tur.ner moved Ordinance 1�967 be passed on its first reading, Motion was seconded hy Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance ��967 be read and ponsidered on its second read- ,, p 5. CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG April 15, 1963 ing by title only with the unatiimous consent of the Commission. Motian was seconded by Commissioner Fields and �arried unanimously, The Ordinance was read by t�tle only, Commissioner Turner moved Ordinanee �967 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinar�ce #967 be read and considered on third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimou� consent of the Commission. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance �ras read in full. Commis�':oner Turner moved Ordinance #967 be passed on its third and final reading and adcpted and that the appropriate officials be auzhorized to execute it,: Mot�.on �aas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution ¢�63-32 was presented requiring 32 property owners to clean the�.r lots of weeds and undergrowth, Commissioner Fields moved Resolution #63-32 be appruved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. INo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously, The City l�ttorney commented on the City winning the $90,000 suit brought by Mr�, Walter E, SLreyekmans, against the City. The City Manager announced that Captain Y]illiam i�IcClamma and Detective-Sgt. Lester Marston were recentl,y elected for� two year terms as members oi tha Board of Trustees for the Police Pension Plan and that it is required that the Commission approve their election, Cornmissioner Fields moved that they be approved. Motion r�•as seconded by Co,mmissioner Turner and carried unanimously. I�r. P.rthur Kr.uae representing the Clearwater Beach Association requested a park- ing and traffic survey on the Beach. `The City Manager sugge�ted the Commission meet with the Parking Board and Tr�ilbur Smith �£�ssociates. By consent the Commission agreed to meet with them at the next work sesJian., I�Ir. Leonard C. Merrell suggested aquippin�. ''�� beach with some lifesaving items ar�d spoke about the solieiting of t�urists to dr��w them to other areas of the state. Commissioner Turner moved that the 3:1ay�rYs expenses to t�iizmi be paid. Motivn was seconded by Commissioner Pields anfl carried unanimously. The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund heard letters read from the Advisory Committee oT the Pension rund recommending that Willard Hewiett, Serviceman I, Utilities DepT., Gas Davision and Johnny E, White, Distribution Serviceman I, Iltilities Dept., Gas Division, be �d- mitted to the Pension Plan, Commissioner Fields moved that the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. hfotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner an� carried unanimously, There being no further business the meeting adjournec� at 4:40,P.M. Attest: er. �cr � �/ b CZTY CQMMISSTON ME�TIidG Apxi1 15? 1963 AGEN�A 1. A�reement - Ch�3r.'�ber of Commerce CITY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 15, 1963 Public Hearin�;s 1:30 P.M. 2. Grandview Terrace Sanitary SewErs Invocation Reports from City Manager Introductions 3, Bids, Gas Main Extension - Lar�o Minutes of Precedi*ig Meetin�s 4. Bids, Police Unitorms 5. Bic3s, 5treet Resurfacir.p Public Hearings 6. Bi�s, Grove Street Paving � 5anitary Sewers 7. Bids, [Alater Works Brass Fittings Reports from City rIanager 8. Bids, Automobiles and Trucks 9. Bids, Street Sweeper Reports from City Attorney 10, }3ids, Black Stee� Pipe 11. Proposal - Greiner & Co. - Clearwater Pass Citizens to be Heard Brici�e 12, Proposal - Actuarial Services Other Commission Action 13, Transfer Taxi Permit - Bxyant 14. Contract - Purchase Tucker Property Adjournment 15. Contract - Imperial Fark 16. Request for Permission to attend FCMA Meating Pension Plan Trustees Short Course 17. Other Engineering Matters 18. Verbal Re�orts and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney 19, Resolution - recognizing Visit of His Exceilencq Emilio Sarmiento 20. Resolution - Authorizing Proper Signatures for "Incinerator Sinking Fund" 21, Acceptance of Easement - Clearwater East - Reid 22. Accsptance of Easement -CCavell � Dee�on Dr.) 23. Or,1. #965 - Annexation of Portion of Sec. 17-29-16 <W.S.Wightman) � T'ortion of Sec. 18-29-16 (Cecelia Groves) 24. Ord. #966 - Intent to Annex a Portion of Sec. 19-29-�6 Meadows of Clearwater, Sand Key and Curtis Property 25, Ord. #968 - Amending S$c. 24-29 of Code - � Charging Reconnect Fees for Non-Payment of Water Bills, 26. Ord, #967 - Amending Ord. �632 as Amended by Ord. ��750 - idot Requiring Performance B�nd for Street Lights 27� Lot Mowing Resolution Mar. 26, 1963 YonorabYe City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Pund, you are hereby notified that, Johnny E. White, Distribution SErviceman I, Util. Dept., Gas Division has been duly examined Ly a local Physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on September 28, 1y62. he is under 45 years of a�?e CDirth date June 8, 1934) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be acc2pted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s / Edcrin Blanton /s/ H�ien Peters ------------------------------ Mar, 26� 1963 H�norable City Commission Clearwater, Florida GentlemPn: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension rund, you are hereby notified that, �;7illard Hewiett, Serviceman I, Util, Dept. Gas Div, has been r�uly examined by a local Physician and designatsd by him as a"First Class" risk, The above employee began his service taith the City of Clearwater on Aug. 20, 1962. He is under 45 years of age (birth date Dec. 19, 1940) and meets'the requirements of our vivil Serviae. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committeethat he be aecepted into membership. Very trul.y yours � Advisory Committee of The Emp.loyees' Pension Fund /s7 Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters _._ ,"��,