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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 6, 1963
TIle City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in re~ular session at the
City Hall, Monday, May 6, 1963 at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present:
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Robert L. Weatherly
Herbert R. Fields
Amos G. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Absent:
Cleveland Insco
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City
Attorney. Commissioner Fields moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 15, and the special meeting of April 19, 1963 be approved as recorded and as
submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the
approval of Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor announced Elks National Youth Day at which time a group of students study
the City Government. visit the Commission meeting and hold a mock session of their own.
He turned the program over to Mr. Gerald Weimer who introduced the students involved
and they proceeded to hold a Commission session taking over the places of their counter-
part City Officials. At the conclusion of the students' session, the Mayor recalled
the meeting to order. Commissioner Smith moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from
this meeting because of illness. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of L. B. Foster Co., for black steel pipe for
Utilities Dept., Gas Division. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation
of the Utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in
by the City Manager that the contract for 1,000 ft. 2 inch and 650 feet 4 inch black
steel pipe, coated and wrapped, be awarded to L. B. Foster Co., Doraville, Georgia, for
the sum of $1,099.60, 2% discount 10 days, 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 Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Standard Oil Co. for annual gasoline and
diesel fuel requirements at the Marina. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint rec-
ommendation of the Harbormaster and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City
Manager that the contract for fuel be awarded to Standard Oil Co., for gasoline at 3.67~
and diesel fuel at 4.7~ per gallon discount from tank wagon prices, 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 Jack M. Smither & Co., for 500 domestic
type gas regulators. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the
Utilities Manager, Utilities Service Supvr. and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by
the City Manager that the contract for 500 Fischer gas regulators be awarded to Jack M.
Smither & Co., Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $2,530 which is the lowest and best
responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to e~ecute
said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
lhe City Manager recommended the bid of Vermeer Mfg. Co., for a stump cutter for
the Parks & Recreation Dept. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation
of the Parks & Recreation Director, Parks Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent,
concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for a stump cutter, 15 inch size, be
awarded to Vermeer Mfg. Co., Pella, Iowa, for the sum of $3,935, 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 with the plans, specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented the bids for Nursery Road Water Main. Mr. Harold D.
Briley, of Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, recommended the base bid
of Holcomb Pipe Line., for 10 inch pipe. Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommenda-
tion of the Consulting Engineers, concurred in by the City Manager, that the base bid of
$56,228.70 submitted by Holcomb Pipe Line, Inc., Clearwater, Fla. 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 the plans, spec-
ifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Harold D. Briley, of Briley, Wild and
Associates, Consulting Engineers, recommending that the lowest bid for dismantling the
Osceola Avenue water tank, received from Clayton F. Ogles, in the amount of $1,565 be
rejected as the bid was not submitted in duplicate and was not accompanied by certified
check o~1id bond as set forth in the bidding requirements. He further recommended that
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CITY COMMISSIO~ MEETING
May 6, 1963
the bid of United Bridge Tank Company in the amount of $1,590 be accepted. In answer to
a question, the City Attorney stated Mr. Ogles' bid did not have material defects and
that the Commission could use their discretion. Commissioner Fields moved that the bid
of Clayton F. Ogles, Dunedin, in the amount of $1,565 be approved and that the defect of
submitting only one copy of his bid and furnishing his personal check be waived and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute contract which shall be in accordance with
the plans, specifications and bid. as this is found to be the lowest and best bid. The
motion died for lack of a second. Mr. H. B. Georgia of United Bridge Tank Co. stated
that he and his company had gone to great effort to comply with the bidding specifications.
Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommendation of Consulting Engineers, Briley, Wild &
Associates, concurred in by the Asst. Purchasing Agent, and the City Manager, that the bid
of United Bridge Tank Co., of Whitfield, ~la., and St. Petersburg, Fla. in the amount of
$1,590.00 be accepted which is the lowest and best bid received, which conforms with the
requirement of the bid document, and further that the proper officials of the City of
Clearwater be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the
plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented a petition from the residents of the Hillcrest Area con-
taining the signatures of people representing 54 residences or families objecting to
moving the Rogers house to Maple St., for the use of the Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
Mrs. Wm. Morgan, 512 Hilltop Ave. spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Fred Stuart, Vice
President of the Hillcrest Neighbors Association spoke in opposition as did Mr. Walter
Dickson, Mr. Wm. Strack, Mrs. Roy Nurse and Mr. Stuart Cleveland. Commissioner FieldS
moved to investigate the possibility of finding another location. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Later in the meeting the City Engineer
showed a map of the area in the vicinity of Prospect Ave., Chestnut and Court Streets
where the City owns property. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Turner moved that
the City Manager and the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the removal of the
Rogers home from the Osceola St. site to the City owned property located on Prospect Ave.
between Chestnut and Court Streets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce indicating that the
Traffic Committee and the Merchant's Division, concurred in by a majority of the Board of
Governors recommended one-way streets. Mr. Bruce Taylor, representing the Chamber of
Commerce's Board of Governors gave a verbal report recommendi.np. one-way streets be in-
stituted in Clearwater as soon as possible under a plan outlined by the Traffic Division
of the Police Department. Commissioner Smith moved the report be accepted for study.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ernest A. Barger, Jr., reported on the condition of the Marina property with
the west end of the facility having weeds and trash and the building and benches needing
maintenance work. He requested some action be taken on the matter. Commissioner Fields
moved to refer the matter to the City r1anager and the Harbormaster. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce for $350.00 for a
sign close to the intersection of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and U. S. Highway 19. They do not
have the funds available in their budget and want to avail themselves of this space be-
fore the next budget year. Commissioner Smith moved to grant this request. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City l1anager presented a request from Humble Oil Co. for approval of plans to
construct a service station on the SW corner of Nandalay and Baymont. The plans have
been approved by the Zoning and Planning Board, and the City Engineer. Commissioner Fields
moved to approve the request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
An application was considered from Mr. James E. Berry for permission to operate a
second hand store at 526 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. The City Manager stated the Police Department
had checked and found no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Fields moved the applica-
tion be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
A request was considered to transfer a second hand store license from John F. Nolan
to Verlon Criss at ~2 N. Garden Ave. The City Manager reported he had checked and found
no reason to deny the transfer. Commissioner Smith moved the transfer be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval a plat of Brookhill Unit 7 which has been
approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and all requirements have been met. He explain-
ed the contract according to Ordinance #632 had been signed by the developer, Mr. Cecil E.
Gates of Southland Development Corporation. Commissioner Fields moved to approve the plat
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager stated that a discussion had been held as to whether a change order
should be issued to use different types of steel in certain parts of the incinerator.
The proposal was now before the Commission to take whatever action they desired.
Commissioner Smith moved to proceed with the original specifications for the incinerator.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith requested a study be made for the City to create its own independent
water system. By consent the City Manager, the City Attorney and Consulting Engineer
Harold D. Briley were authorized to prepare preliminary recommendations.
The City Manager reported regarding the bill in the amount of $856.96 for the Rebel
Baseball Team's equipment that $~5~.80 worth of the equipment had been delivered to the
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 6, 196 3
Recreation Department. Commissioner Smith moved that the Ci~y Manager pay this bill. bu~ con-
tinue to get as much of this material as possible and make it available to the City Recreation
Dept. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution 063-33 was presented authorizing repayment of $17,000 to the Housing and Home
Finance Agency of the United States of America, from Construction Trust Fund, Incinerator
Revenue Bonds, Series of 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution #63-33 be adopted
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-34 was presented authorizing payment of $1.21 to the First National Bank
of Clearwater, Florida, for its compensation as provided in Construction Trust Fund Agreement,
dated December 22, 1960. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-34 be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution ff63-35 was presented authorizing transfer by First National Bank, Trustee, of
$1,315.85, the remaining balance in the Construction Trust Fund Utility Revenue Certificates.
Series 1960 to Construction Trust Fund Utility Revenue Certificates, Series 1962. Commissioner
Turner moved that Resolution #63-35 be adopted and that the proper officials be au~horized to
execute it; Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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Resolution #63-36 was presented authorizing the vacating of the W 91 feet of Coronado Dr.
from Causeway Blvd., to Gulfview Blvd. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #63-36 be
adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-37 was presented authorizing payment of $6,420.11 to Leedy, Wheeler &
Alleman, Fiscal Agents, for service rendered in connection with $1,100,000 Incinerator Revenue
Bonds, Series of 1963. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63~37 be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-38 was presented authorizing payment of $295.75 from Bridge Revenue Bonds,
Series of 1960, to J. E. Greiner Company, Consulting Engineers, for services in connection
with construction of Little Pass (now Clearwater Pass) Brid~e. Commissioner Smith moved
that Resolution #63-38 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #969 on its first reading, annexing a portion of
Sections 14-29-15 and 15-29-15 (Sam Davis). Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #969 be pass-
ed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #969 be read and considered on its second reading by
title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Smith
moved that Ordinance #969 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #969 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 Smith moved Ordinance #969 be passed on its third and final reading and adop~ed
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #970 prohibiting the planting of Australian pines
within the limits of the City. Commissioner Smith questioned the advisability of ~he restric-
tion on private property, but by consent the Commission agreed to consider the Ordinance on
its first reading. The City Attorney read the Ordinance in full. Commissioner Turner moved
Ordinance #970 be passed on its firs~ reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields.
Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Fields, Turner and Smith voted "Aye" and Mayor Weatherly
voted "Noll. Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented the following easements and a resolution by the Board of
Public Instruction for acceptance: one from Rutenberg Construction Co. Inc., for Hercules
Ave. Water Main in NW 1/4 of St 14/ Sec. 24-29-15; one permanent and one temporary from Henry
L. McMullen et ux for Clearwater East South Interceptor in NW 1/4 Sec. 20-19-16 and SE l/~ of
NE 1/4 of Sec. 19-29-16; one from Rutenberg Construction Co. Inc., for Clearwa~er East South
Interceptor in SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec. 24-29-15; one permanent and one temporary from Board of
Public Instruction for Clearwater East South Interceptor in S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.
24-29-15 and one permanent easement from Gladys C. Ford and husband for Clearwater East South
Interceptor, adjoining S boundary of E 1/2 of Lot 10, Wm. Brown Bayview Subdivision.
Commissioner Turner moved that the easements as presented by the City Attorney be accepted
and the proper officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance right-of-way deed from Bayside Hotel Company,
Inc., in Blk A, Lot 2 Bayside Shores Subd. on South Gu1fview Blvd. Commissioner Fields moved
that the right-of-way deed be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record same.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for approval Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the
J. E. Greiner Company. Inc., Consulting Engineers, for engineering services in connection ~ith
maintenance and operation of Clearwater Pass Bridge at $3,600 annually. Commissioner Fields
moved that the Agreement be approved and the proper officials be authorized to e~ecute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 6. 1963
Resolution #63-39 was presented assessing the construction of sanitary sewers. manholes
and appurtenances on Clearwater Beach to serve all parties not now being served. Commissioner
Smith moved that Resolution #63-39 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-40 was presented for approval, in which the Commission of the City of
Clearwater endorsed the candidacy of Rick Hall for President of the Florida Junior Chamber
of Commerce. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-40 be adopted and that ~he
proper officials be authorized to execute it. l1otion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-41 was presented requiring 34 property owners to clean their lo~s of
weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-41 be adopted and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard C. Merrell asked if any action had been taken regarding the solicitation
of tourists to draw them to other areas. The Mayor reported that the Commission had dis-
cussed the matter with the legiSlative delegation and they had thought it was up to the
Board of Realtors, but that the City Attorney had the matter under investigation.
Mr. Donald MacDonald, President of the Memorial Civic Center Association requested
City assistance to control the Civic Center Parking lot as he stated that a good portion
of the lot was constantly used by others not at the Center, including motel guests and
fiShermen.
Mr. Robert Bickerstaffe, Clearwater Flying Company. asked if any further consideration
had been given to the application for Federal grant for Clearwater Airpark improvements
expiring May 15, but which the Federal Aviation Authority indicated might be extended be-
cause of the recent law suit. Mr. William Goetz stated he understood no property or
monies would be expended to match the government grant to continue the Airpark. Mr. William
Gray stated that 800 signatures had been obtained to recapture the Airpark and more could be
obtained. Mr. Ernest A. Barger. Jr., stated that the Airpark is needed and is important to
his business. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Manager arrange a meeting between
the Commission and a representative of the Federal Aviation Authority. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the Central Business District Traffic Survey pre-
pared by the Police Department containing such recommendations as removing bus stops from
Cleveland Street and removal of parking from Cleveland St. and Ft. Harrison Ave. Alterna-
tives were given and other general recommendations made. in the report. Commissioner Smith
moved that the survey be turned over to the City Manager's office and the Police Department
and they proceed with the recommendations in the report as they see fit. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Mayor suggested a resolution be drawn up commending the Lions' Clubs for the out-
standing state convention recently held in Clearwater. Commissioner Turner moved that the
City Attorney prepare Resolution #63-42 commending the Clearwater Lions Clubs for their
recent convention, and this resolution be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. 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 recommend-
ing that Harry L. Conyers. Jr., Patrolman, Police Dept.; Bill V. Norton, Distribution Servo I.
Utilities Dept.; David R. Sanford, Tabulating Equipment, Supervisor I, Utilities Dept. and
Margie L. Tapp, Clerk II, Finance Dept. be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields
moved that the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
A letter was read from Mr. C. C. Marston, Bridge Tender, requesting retirement under
the City Employees" Pension Plan. A letter was also read from the Advisory Committee
recommending that Mr. C. C. Marston be retired at a pension of $130.56 per month beginning
June 1, 1963. Commissioner Fields moved that Mr. C. C. Marston, Bridge Tender be retired
at a pension of $130.56 per month. effective June 1, 1962. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M.
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National Youth Day
Reports from City Manager
1. Bids, Black Steel Pipe
2. Bids, Annual Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Re-
quirements
3. Bids, 500 Gas Regulators
4. Bids, Stump Cutter
5. Bids, Nursery Road Water Main
6. Bids. Removal - Osceola Water Tank
7. Petition - Hillcrest Neighbors
8. Report - C of C - Traffic Committee
9. Letter from Ernie Barger
10. Request from C of C for Sign - u.S. 19
11. Approval of Plans - Service Station
Mandalay & Baymont
12. Application Second Hand Store License -
James E. Berry
13. Application Second Hand Store License
Berlon Criss
14. Approval of Plat - Brookhill Unit 7
15. Change order - Steel - Incinerator
16. Other Engineering Matters
17. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
CITY COMMISSIO~ MEETING
May 6, 1963
AGEN DA
CITY COMMISSION MEETINr,
MAY 6, 196 3
1:30 P.M.
Invocation
Introductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
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Resolution - Repayment of Advance from USA
for Incinerator Project - Const. Trust Fund,
Incinerator Rev. Bonds, Series 1963
Resolution - Payment of Trustee's Fee -
Constr. Trust Fund, Utility Rev. Cert.,
Series 1960
Resolution - Transfer of Balance in Constr.
Trust Fund, Utility Rev. Cert., Series 1960
to Constr. Trust Fund, Utility Rev. Cert~,
Series 1962
Resolution - Vacation of Portion of Coronado
Drive - Clearwater Beach Parking Area
Resolution - Payment to Leedy, Wheeler ~
Alleman - Constr. Trust Fund, Incinerator
Rev. Bonds, Series 1963
Resolution - Payment to J. E. Greiner Co.
Constr. Trust Fund, Bridge Rev. Bonds, 1960
Ord. #969 - Annexation of Portion of Sec.
14-29-15 - Sam Davis
Ord. #970 - Prohibiting Planting of Australian
Pine Trees
Accentance of Easements - Clearwater East
Interceptor Sewer & Hercules Ave. Water Main
Acceptance of R/W Deed - Bayside Shores Subd.
Agreement - J. E. Greiner - Maint. & Opera-
tion of Clearwater Pass Bridge
Assessment Resolution Clearwater Beach
Sanitary Sewers
Resolution - Jr. C of C
Lot Mowing Resolution
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PET I T ION
TO: THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
We, the undersigned residents of the area, object to the use of the city park area
in the vicinity of Maple Street and the golf course as a site for the offices of the
Senior Citizens Services, Inc. and respectfully request that you do not allow the
placing thereon of a building for th~t purpose, or the use of the park area for that
purpose.
Signed by persons representing 54 residences or families
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April 15. 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Harry L. Conyers, Jr. Patrolman, Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local
Physician andcc:Bsignated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Oct. 15, 1962. He is
under ~5 years of age (birth date Jan. 10, 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
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Apr. 22, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Bill V. Norton, Distribution Servo I, Uti1. Dept. has been duly examined by a local
Physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City o,f Clearwater on Sept. 11, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date May 14, 1933) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Apr. 22, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, David R. Sanford, Tabulating Equip. Supervisor I, Util. Dept. has been duly examined
by a local Physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Sept. 4, 1962. He is
under 45 years of age (birth-date Sept. 14, 1931) and meets the requirements of our Civil
Service. '
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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Apr. 29, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Margie L. Tapp, Clerk II, Finance Dept. has been duly examined by a local
Physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began he~ service with the City of Clearwater on Oct. 11, 1962. She
is under 45 years of age (birth date Aug. 17, 1926) and meets the requirements of our
Ci vi 1 Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 6, 1963
The City Cammission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City I-Iall, I•fonday, May 6, 1963 at 1:30 P.M., with the following membera present:
Robert L. Weatherly
Herbert R. I'ields
Amos G. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Absent;
Cleveland Insco
Also present wei�e:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
Mayor-Commissionex
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Gity Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to orde.r. TtAe invocation was given by the City
Attorney. Commissioner Fields moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 15, and the sgecial m�eting of April 19, 1963 be approved as recorded and as
submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner subject to the
approval of Commissioner Inseo. Motion was seconded by Commissi�ner Turner and c�rried
unanimously,
The Mayor announced Elks National Youth Day at which time a group of students study
the City Government� visit the Commission meeting and hold a mock session of their own.
He turned the program over to Mr. Gerald Weimer who introduced the studems involved
arcd they proceeded to hold a Commission session taking over the places of their counter-
part City Officials. At the c�nclusion of the students' session, the Mayor recalled
tha meeting to order, Commissioner Smith moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from
this meeting because of illness, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of L. B, Foster Co., for black steel pipe for
Utilities Dept., Gas Division. Commissioner Fields moved upor. the joint recommendation
of the Utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in
by the City Manager that the contract for 1,000 ft. 2 inch and 650 feet 4 inch b�ack
steel pipe, coated and wra�ped, be awarded. to L. B. Foster Go,, Doravillz, Georgia, for
the sum of $1,099.60, 2% discount 10 days, which is the lowest and best responsible bid
and that the ap�ropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordan�e with plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried �snanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Standard Oil Co, for annual gasoline and
diesel fuel requirements at the Marinae Ccmmissioner Turner moved upon the joint rec-
ommendation of the Harbormaster and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City
Manager that the contract far fuel be awarded to Standard Oil Co., for �asoline at 3.fi7�
and diesel fuel at 4.7� per gallon discoun+ from tank wagon prices, which is the lowest.
and best responsible bid and that the apDropriate officials of the City be authorized
to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plar,s, specifications and
bid. Mofiion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Jack M. Smither � Co., for 500 domestic
type gas regulators, Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation of the
Utilities Manager, Utilities Service Supvr, and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by
the City Manager that the contract =or 5U� Fischer gas regulators be awarded to Jack M.
Smither � Co.� Atlanta., Georgia, for the sum of $2,530 which is the lowest and best
responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authoriaed to execute
said contract which sh�ll be in accordance with the p:Lans, specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
'i'he City Manager recommended the bid of Vermeer rifg. C�., for a stump c�tter for
the Parks E Recreation Dept. Commissioner Smith moved u�on the joint recommendation
of the Parks � Recreation Director, Pzrks Superintend�:r,t and Asst. Purchasing Agent,
concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for a stump cutter, 15 inch size, be.
awarded to Vermeer Mfg. Co., Pella, Iowa, for the sum of $3,835, which is tl:e l�west and
best res�onsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the Cit� be authorized to ex-
ecute said contract which shall be in accor8ance with the pl�ns, specifications and bid.
Motion was seconded Y,y Commissioner Fields and carried unanimousl_y.
The City �lanager presented the bids for Nursery Road Water Main. Mr. Harold D.
Briley, of Briley� Wild E Associates, Consulting Engineers, recommended the base bid
of Holcomb Pipe Line., for 10 inch pipe. Commissioner Turner moved upon the recommenda-
tion of the Consulting Engineers, concurred in by the City Manager, that the base bid of
$56,228,70 submitted by Holcomb Pipe Line, Inc., Clearwater, Fla, be accepted which is
the lowest and best respons;.ble bid and that the appropriate ofticials of the City be
authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, svec-
ifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Harold D. Briley, of Briley, Wild and
Associates, Cnnsulting Engineers, recommending that the lowest bid for dismantling the
Osceola Avenue water tank, received from Glayton F. Ugles, in the amount of $1,565 be
rejected as the bid was not submitted in duplicate and was not acnompanied by certified
check o�ia-d bond as set forth in the bidding requirements. He further recommended that
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the bid of United Bridge Tar,k Company in the amount of S1,590 be accepted. In answer to
a question, the City Attorney sta�ed Mr. Ogles' bid did no� have material defecrs and
that the Commission could use their discretion. Commissioner Fields moved that the vid
of Clayton F. Ogles, Dunedin, in the amount of $1,565 be approved and that the defect of
submitting only one copy of nis bid and furnishing his personal check be waived and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute contract which shall be in accordanee with
the plans, specifications and bid, as this is found to be the lo�oes't and best bid. The
motion died for lack of a second. Mr. H. B. Georgia of, United Brid�?e Tank Co, stated
that he and his company had gone to great effort to comply with the biddin� snecifications.
Commissioner I'urner moved upon the recommendation ot Consulting Engineers, Briley, Wild �
Associates, concurred in by the Asst. Purchasing Agent, and the City Manager, that the bid
of United Bridge Tank Co., of Whitfield, Ala., and 5t. Petersburg, Fla. in the amount of
$1,580.00 be acceoteci which is the lowest and best bid received, whiah conforms with the
reqairement of the bid document, and further that the pro�er officials of the City of
Clearwater be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the
plans, specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented a petition from the residents of the Hillcrest Area con-
taining the signatures of people representing 54 residences or families objecting to
moving the Rogers house to Maple St., tor the use of the Senior Citizens 5ervices, Inc.
Mrs. Wm. Morgan, 512 Hilltop Ave, spoke in favor of the projeet. Mr. Fred Stuart, Vice
President of the Hillcrest Neighbors Association spoke in opposition as did Mr. Walter
Dickson, Mr. Idm. Strack: Mrs, Roy Nurse and Mr. Stuart Cleveland. Commissioner F�elds
moved to investigate the possibility of finding another location.. Motibn was seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Later in the meeting the City Engineer
showed a map of the area in the vicinity of Prospect Ave., Chestnut and Court Streets
where the City owns property. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Turner moved that
the City Manager and the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the removal of the
Rogers home from the Osceola St. site to the City owned property located on Prosoect Ave.
between Ches�nut and Court Streets, M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented a letter From the Chaml�er of Commerce indicating that the
Traffic Committee and the rIerchant's Division, concurred in by a majority of the Board of
Governors recommended one-way streets. Mr. Bruce Taylor, representing the Chamber of
Commerce's Board of Governors gave a verbal report recommending one-way stseets be in-
stituted in Clearwater as so��n as possible under a plan outlined by the Traf=ic Divi�io:�
of the Police Department. Cornmissioner Smith moved the report be accepted for study.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ernest A. Barger, Jr., reported on the condition of the Marina property with
the west end of the facility having weeds and trash and the building and benehes needing
maintenance work. He requested some action be taken on the matter. Comm�ssioner Fields
moved to refer the matter to the t>ity Manager anri the Harbormaster. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce for 5350.00 for a
sign close to the intersection of �ulf to Bay Blvd. and U. S. HighUiay 19. They do not
have the funds available in their budget and want to avail themsel��es of this space be-
fore the next budget year. Commissioner Smith moved to grant this request. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from Humble Oil Co. fur approval of plans to
construct a service station on the SW corner of Mandalay and Baymont, The plans have
been approved by the Zoning and Planning Baard� and the City Engineer. Commissioner Fields
moved to approve the request. rfotion was seconded by Commissionex Turner and carried
unanimously.
An application was considered from Mr. James E. Berry far permission to operate a
second hand store at 526 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. The City Manager stated the Police Dapartment
had chec'.ed and found no reason to deny the license, Commissioner Fields moved the applica-
tion be approved. Motion was secondec� by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
P_ request was considered to transfer a second hand store license from John P. Nolan
to Verlon Criss at 42 N. Garden :4ve, i'he City Manager reported he had checked and found
no reason to deny the transfer. Commissioner Smitn moved the transfer be approved. Motion
was secon�ed by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for a�pr��val a plat of Brookhill Unit 7 which has been
approved by the Zoning and Planning Board and all requirements have been met. Ae explain-
ed the.- contract according to Ordinance #632 had been signed by #he developer� Mr. Cecil E.
Gates of Southland Development Corporation. �ommissioner Fiel�s moued to approve the plat
and that the proper oi'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Gity Manager stated that a discussion had been held as to whether a change order
s�Baould be issued to use different types of steel in certain parts of the incinerator.
The proposal was r.ow bef�re the Commission to take whatever action they desired.
Commissioner Smith moved to proceed with the ori�inal specifications for the incineratoi�.
I�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanirc�ously.
Commissioner Smith requested a scudy be made for the City to create its own independent
water system. By consent the City Manager, the City Aitorney and Consul�ing Engineer
Harold D. Briley were authorized to prepare preliminary recommendations.
The City Manager reported regarding the bill in the amount of $856.96 f�r the Rebel
Baseball Team's equipment th�t $454.8G worth of the equipment had been de7.ivered to the
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May 6, 1963
Recreation Department. Commissioner Smith moved that the City Manager pay this bill, but con-
tinue to get as much of this material as possible and make it available to the City Recreation
Dept. Motion wa.s secanded l�y Commissioner Fields and carriec� unanimously,
Resolution If63-33 was presented authoriziang repayment �f $17,000 to the Housir,g and Home
Finance Agency of the United States of America, from Construction Trust Fund, Incinerator
Revenue Aonds, Series of 19b3. CoMmissioner Turner moved that Resolution #63-33 be adopted
and that the proper ot'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution iE63-34 was pz�esented authorizing payment of $1.21 to the Fir�st National Bank
of Clearwater, Florida, for its compensation as provided in Construction Trust Fund Agreement,
dated December 22, 1960, Commissioner Fields mowed that Resolution #63-34 be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Aesolution ��53-35 was presented authorizing transfer by First National Bank, Trustee, of
$1,315,85, the remaining balance in the Constructi�n Trust Pund Utility Reveaue Certificates,
Series 1960 to Construction Trusc Fund Utility Revenue Certificates, Series 1962, Commissioner
Turner moved that Resolution. 1�63-35 be ac:opted and that the proper officials be authorized to
execute it: I�fotion was seconded by Commiss�.oner Pields and earried unanimously.
Resolution f�63-36 was presented authorizing the vacating of the 41 91 feet of Coronado Dr.
:from Causeway Blvd., to Gulfview B1vd. Commissioner Smith moved tl-�at Resolution #63-36 be
adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and earried unanimously.
Resolution #63-37 was presented authorizing payment of $E�420.11 to Leedy, Wheeler �
Alleman, Fiscal Agents, for service rendered in connection with $1,100,000 Incinerator Revenue
Bonds, Series o.f 1963. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-37 be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. rlotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution f�63-38 was presented authorizing payment �f $295.75 from Bridge Revenue Bonds,
Series of 1960, to J. E, Greinzr Company, Consulting Engineers, for services in connection
with construction of Little Pass (now Clearwater Pass) Bridge. Commissioner Smith moved
that Resolution #&3-38 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney rea3 in full Ordinance i#969 on its first reading, annexing a portion of
Sections 14-29-15 and 15-29-15 (Sam Davis). Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #969 be pass-
ed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #969 be read and considered on its second reading by
title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only, Commissioner Smith
moved that Ordinance #969 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #�969 be read and considered on third and �inal reading
at this meeting of thz Commission with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read in full.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #969 be passed on its third anc� final reading and adooted
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #970 prohibiting the Dlanting of Australian pines
within the limits of the City. Commissioner Smitn ouestioned the advisability of the restric-
tion on private propertq, but by consent the Commission agreed to consider the Ordinance on
its first reading. The City Attorney read the Ordinance in full. Commissioner Turner moved
Ordinance 1�970 be gassed on its first reading. hiotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields.
Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Fields, Turner and Smith voted "Aye" a�ad Mayor Weatherly
voted "No". Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented tne following easements and a resolution by the Board of
Public Iristruction for acceptance: one from Rutenberg Construction Co. Inc,, for Hercules
Ave. Water Main in NW 1/4 of SE 14/ Sec. 24-29-15; one permanent and one temporary from Henry
L. McMul.len et ux for Clearwater East South Interceptor in NW 1!4 Sec. 20-19-Z6 and SE 1/4 of
NE 1/4 of Sec. 19-29-16; one from Rutenberg Construction Co. Inc., for Clearwater East South
Interceptor in SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec. 24-29-15; one permanent �nd one temporary from Board of
Public Instruction for Clearwater East South Interceptor in S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of idE 1I� Sec.
24-29-15 and one permanent easement from Gladys C. Ford and husband for Clearwater East South
Interceptor, adjoining S boundary of E 1/2 of Lot 10, Wm. Brown Bayview Subdivision.
Commissioner Turner moved that the easements as presented by the City Attorney be accepted
and the proper officials be authorized tc record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner.
Fields and carried unanimously.
Tt;e City Attorney presented ior acceptance ri�ht-of-way deed from Bayside Hotel Company,
Inc., in Blk A, Lot 2 Baysi.de Sh�res Subd, on South GuTfvieco Blvd. Cornmissioner �'ields moved
that the right-of-way deed ba accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record same.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The �ity Attorney pre$ented for approval Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the
J. �. Greiner Company, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for engineering services in connection with
maintenance and operatien of Clearwater Pass Bridge at $3,600 annually. Commissioner Fzelds
' moved that the Agreement be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner 'lurner and carried unanimously,
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May 6� 1963
Resolution #63-39 was presented assessing the construction of sanitary sewers, manholes
and appurtenances on Clearwater Beach to serve all parties not now being servecl. Commissioner
Smith moved that Resolution '�63-39 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. I�lotion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carriecl unanimously.
Resolution #63-40 was presented for approval, in which the Commission o� the Ci�y of
Clearwater endorsed the candidacy of Rick Hall for President of the Florida Junior Chamber
of Commerce, Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #69-40 be adopted and that the
proper officials be authorized to execute it, hiotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-41 was presented requiring 34 property owners to clean thei.r lots of
weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved that Besolution �63-41 be adopted and
that the apps�opriate officials be authorized to execu�te it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard C. Merrell aske� if any action had been taken regarding the solicitation
of tourists to draw them to other areas, The Mayor reported that the Commission had dis-
cussed the matter with the legis].ative delegation and they had thought it was up to the
Board of ltealtors, but that the City Atto�ney had the matter under investigation.
Mr� Donald MacDonald� President oi the Memorial Civic Centez Asscaciation requ�sted
CitS assistance to control the Civic Center Parking lot as he stated that a good portion
of the lot was constantiv used by others not at the Center� including motel guests and
fishermen.
Mr. Robert Bickerstaffe, Clearwater Flying Company, asked if an5= further consideration
had been given ta i:he application for Federa]. grant for Clearwa-cer Airpark im�provements
expiring P1ay 15, but which the Federal Aviation Authority indicated might be extended be-
cause of the recent law suit. Ptr. William Goetz stated he understood no property or
monies would be expended to match the government g�ant to continue the Airpark. Mr. William
Gray stated that 80C signatures had beez� obtained to recapture the Airpark and more could be
obtained. Mr. Ernest A. Barger, Jr., stated that the Airpark,is needed and is important to
his business. Commissioner Smith r�oved that the Gity Manager arrange a meeting between
thz C:ommission and a representative of the Federal Aviation Authority. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
A hrief discussion ensued regarding the Central Business Dist�ict Traffic Suruey pre-
pared by the Police Department containing such recommendations as remouing bus stops �rom
Cleveland Street and removal of parking from Cleveland St. and Ft. Harrison l�ve. Alterna-
tives were given and othe, general recommendations made, in tne report. �ommissioner Smith
moved that the survey be turned over to the City Manager's office and the Police Department
and they proceed with the recommendations in the report as they see fit. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Fields and carriEi unanimously.
The Mayor suggested a resolution be drawn up commending the LionsT Clubs for the out-
standing state convention recently held ir. Clearwater. Commissioner Turner moved that the
City Attorney prepare Resolution �63-42 commending the Clearwater Lions Clubs for their
recent cor.vention, and this resolution be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute it, Motion oras seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimouslyo
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of
the Fension Fund heard letters read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund recommend-
ing that Harry L, Conyers, Jr., Patrolman, Police Dept,; Bill V. Norton, Distribution Serv. I,
Utilities Dept.; David R. Sanford, Tabulating Eauipment, Supervisor I, Utilities Dept. and
Margie L. Tapp, Clerk II, Finance Dept. be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Fields
moved that tY�e emoloyees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimausly.
A letter was read from Mr. C. C. Marston, Bridge Tender, requesting retirement under
the City Employees' Pension Plan. A letter was also read from thE Advisory Committee
recommending that Mr. C. C. tlarston be retired at a pension of $130.56 per month beginning
June 1, 1963. Commissioner Fields moved that Mr. C. C. Marston, Bri3ge Tender be retired
at a p�nsion of $130.56 per month, effective June 1, 1962, Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P'.M;
Attest:
C le`r
CITY COM1�fZSSION MEETII�IG
May 6, 1963
A6ENDA
CITY COMMIS5ION MEETIbI�
MAY 6, 1963
1: 3D P.M.
Invocation
zntroductions
Minutes of Preceding Meztings
Public Hearings
Reports from City Manage.r
Repc�rts from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Mee�king Pension Plan Trustees
IJational Youth Day
Reports from City I9anager
l. Bids, Blaek Steel Pipe
2. Bids, Annual Gasoline � Diesel Fuel Re-
quirement�
3. Bids, 500 6as Regulators
4. Bids, Stump Cutter
5. Bids , Nursery Rr�ad GJater Main
6, Bids, Removal - �seeola Water Tank
7. Petition - Hillcrest Neighbors
8. Re�ort - C of C- Traffic Comm�ittee
9. Letter from Ernie Barger
10. Request from C of C for Sign - li.S, 19
11. Approval of Plans - Service Station
1�Iandalay � Baymont
12. Application Second Hand Store License -
James E. Berry
13. Application Second Hand Store License -
Berlon Criss
I4. Approval of Plat - Brookhill Unit 7
15, Change order - Steel - Incinerator
16. Other Engineerin� Matters
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Reports from City Attorney
18. Resolution - Repayment of Advance from USA
for Incinerator Project - Const. T•rust Fund,
Incinerator Rev. Bonds, Series 1963
19. i2esolution - Payment of Trustee°s Pee -
Constr. Trust Fund, Utility Bev. Cert.,
Series 1960
20. Resolution - Transfer of Balance in Constr.
Trust Fund, Utility Rev. Cert., Series 1960
to Constr. Trust Fund, Utility Rev, Cert.,
Series 1962
21. Resolution - Vacation of Portion of Coronado
Drive - Clearwater Beach Parking Area
22. Resolution - Payment to Leedy, Wheeler �
Alleman - Constr. Trust Pund, Incinerator
Rev. Bonds, Series 1963
23 Resolution - Payment ta J. E. Greiner Co. -
Constr. Trust Fund, Bridge RPv. Bonds, 1960
24. Ord. #969 - Anner.ation of Portion of See.
14-29-15 - Sam Davis
25. Ord. �970 - trohibiting Planting of Australian
Pine Trees
26. Accentance of Easements - Clearwater East
Interceptor Sewer � Hercules Ave. Water Main
27. Aeceptance of R/W Deed - Bayside Shores Subd,
28. Ag�eemant - J. E. �reiner - Maint. � Opera-
tion of Clearwater Pass Bridge
29. Assessment Resolution - Clearwater Beach
Sanitary Sewers
30. Resolution - Jr. C of C
31. Lot Mowing Resolution
P E T I T I 0 N
T0: THE MAYOR AND CTTY COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
We, the undersigne� residents of the area, object to the use of the city park area
in the vicinity of Maple Street and the golf course as a site for the offices of the
Senior Citizens Services, Inc. and respectfully request that you do not allow the
placing thereon of a building for that purpose, or the use of the park area for that
purgose.
Signed by persons re.preser.t_ng 54 residences or families
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CITY COAtMISSZON MEETING
May 6� 1963
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Iionorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gen�lemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Harry L. Conyers, Jr. Patrolman� Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local
� Physician andcc�signated by him as a"First Class'� risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearw�ter on Oct, 15, 1962. He is
under 45 years of age (birth date Jan. 10, 1926) and meets the requix+ements of our Ci��i?
Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepte3 into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s! Edwin Blanton
/s/ H>len Peters
Aor. 22, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida -
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearo�ater Employees' Pension �'und, you are hereby notified
thats Bi11 V. Norton, Distribution Serv. I, Util. Dent. 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 Sept. 11, 1962, He
is unc3er 45 years of age (birth date Ma;y 14, 1933) and meets the requirements of our
Civi1 Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fw1d
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
" /s/ Helen Peters
Agr. 22, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Cleaswater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, David R. Sanford, Tabulating Equip. 5upervisor I, Util. Dept, has been duly examined
by a local Physiciar and designated by him as a"First Class" risk.
The ab�ve employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Sept. 4, 1962. He is
under 45 years of age (birth-date Sept. 14, 1931) and meets ths requirements of our Civil
Service.
It is hereby recommended hy the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension runa
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
Apr. 29, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen:
As Trustees of the Czty of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Margie L. Tapp, Clerk II, Finance Dept. has been duly examined by a local
Physiaian and designated by him as a"First �lass" risk.
The abo�>e employee began her service with the C�ty of Clearwater on Oct. 11, 1962. She
is unc�er 45 years of age (birth date Aug. 17, 1926) and meets the requirements of pur
Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepte�� into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee o�
The Employees' Pension Fund
/sl Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/�/ He1er. Peters
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CTTY COMMISSIOAI I'fEETING
May 6, 1963
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March 19, 1963
Advisory Committee
Clearwater City Employees' Pension Plan
Clearwate�, Florida
Gentlemen:
T am requesting retirement uncler provisions of the Employees' Pension Plan for which I
am entitled to under Section 5, Paragr3ph I of the Pension Plan.
I have served the City for approximately 23 years, starting on June 1= 1940.
I would appreciate if you raouid take care of this matter for me, and I would like my
pension to start after I have received all compensation due me on my �resent job.
Very truly yours,
/s1 C, C. Marston
May 1, 1963
HonoraDle City Commiss�oners
Clearo�ater, F].orida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that in view af the attached letter from Mr. C, C. Marston, who has completed twenty-three
years of service with the 'City, the Advisory Committee recommends that he be retired at
a pension of $130.56 per month beginning June l, 1963.
Under the terms of the Pension p1an, the computation is as follows:
Total wages paid .for the last five years $17,228,96
Average wages per year 3,445.79
Hverage wages per month 283,82
2% x 283.82 .,, 5,6764
23 years service x�5.6764 .... 5130.56 Monthly Pension
Mr. Marst meets all the requirements for retirement under our Pension Flan and has
given the City many years of untiring service as Bridge Tender for the City of Clearwater.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
City Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
I hereby certify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the records
of this office.
/s/ K�nr.eth McCreary
Kenneth McCre3ry, Finance Director
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