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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 3, 1963
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in rep,ular session at the
City Hall, Monday, June 3, 1963 at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Robert L. Weatherly
Cleveland Insco
llerbert R. Fields
Amos (.1. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. Drown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
TIle 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
May 20, 1963 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the
Clerk to each Commissioner, and also that the minutes of all meetings from February
18, 1963 through May 20, 1963 be approved by Commissioner Insco and the meeting of
May 6, 1963 be approved by Commissioner Fields. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved to deviate from the agenda to hear Hr. Harold D. Briley
of Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Mr. Harold D. Briley of Briley, Wild & ^ssociates, Consulting Engineers, pre-
sented a new contract with his firm and explained various changes and additions with
particular reference to the fee schedule set up on page 7 of the contract. He in-
dicated that the fees would be less than in previous contracts. Upon a question
Mr. Briley stated that any and all reports or studies he made for the City would be-
come the property of the City when completed. Commissioner Smith moved the contract
be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was second-
ed by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Interbay Corporation for removal of muck
and backfilling 12,000 cubic yards, Hercules ^ve. extension, as part of agreement
with Rutenberg interests in the annexation and development of Imperial Park.
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 the removal of
muck be awarded to Interbay Corporation for the sum of $12,960 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 ManaRer announced that a request had been received for funds for Pinellas
County to have an e)(hibit at the coming New York World's Fair. Mr. Woodrow Todd,
Manager of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce stated that a preliminary survey of the
Board of Governors indicated they were in favor of the display. Mr. Byron Shouppe,
Chairman of the committee formed to coordinate the proposed exhibit, stated that the
County had been asked to contribute $60,000, St. Petersburr. $60,000 and Clearwater
$30,000. He presented an artist's rendition of the proposed Citrus Tower and E)(hibit
Hall with typical Florida homes and orange p.roves beinr. included. He indicated esti-
mated expenses for the Pinellas County Exhibit as follows: space, $30,000; design and
construction $30,000; payroll for mannine exhibit $40,000; folders, et cetera $50,000,
making a total of $150,000. Mr. Sidney Knight a potential resident, referred to ar-
ticles in the Clearwater Sun and questioned need for exhibit at the fair. Upon a
question from Commissioner Smith, the City Attorney said the Commission could legally
appropriate the funds. The Commission indicated the $30,000 requested from Clearwater
was excessive. Mr. James Uovotny and Mr. Leonard Merrell spoke in opposition to the
request. By consent the Commission agreed not to take any action until the County
and the City of St. Petersburg had considered the requests to them.
Commissioner Insco left the meeting at this time 2:45 P.M. Commissioner Smith
moved to excuse Commissioner Insco. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and
carried unanimously.
Mr. Jack F. White, Jr., Attorney, representing Mr. Raymond Cesling, owner of the
Surfside Restaurant, protested the no parking ban on Papaya St., particularly that
portion adjacent to the restaurant. He indicated he had sent a letter to the City
Manager requesting that the parking ban be removed. The Commission by consent took
no action, as the item as shown on the agenda did not give sufficient information
to the public.
The City Manager recommended approval of change order #1 to the contract with
Holcomb Pipe Line Inc., for cons truction of via tel" line, Nu:r\~a:..-':,. :;~.:.d addition at
a cost of $2,932.50. Commission~r Smith moved that the recommendation be approved
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended approval of change order #1 to the contract with
Golden Triangle Asphalt Products Co. for resurfacing, curbing, drainage and sanitary
sewer replacement in Grand Central Ave. from Ewing to Ft. Harrison, Magnolia Dr.
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from Ft. Harrison to Druid, and Pinellns St. from Myrtle to Waters for an additional
$1,500 because of the concrete construction of Magnolia Dr. which was discovered
after the contract was let, and will have to be broken out for a smoothly constructed
street. Commissioner Turner moved that chanp,e order H1 for Magnolia Dr. be approved
and that the proper authorities be authorized to execute it. 110tion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
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l~e City Manap,er presented and recommended that the Commission as appointing
authorities approve proposed amendments to the Civil Service Board Rules and Regulations
pertaining to sick leave and stated that the amendments had been arrived at after
months of study by a committee of the Employee's Association, the Personnel Director
and members of the City ManaRcr's staff. The Personnel Director and certain members
of the Employee's Association Committee were present to answer any question regard-
ing the proposed changes. Commissioner Smith moved since there were no valid objectors
and much study had gone into consideration of this plan, which is recommended by the
Employee's Association, and the City Manager and also agreed to by the Civil Service
Board that these proposed amendments of the civil Service Board Rules and Regulations
relating to sick leave be adopted and the proper officials b~ authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended for approval a lease with the U. S. Air Force
Recruiting office for use of the Horseshoe Club House for recruiting purposes, with
no rent being involved, but they agreed to pay the utilities and keep the building
clean. Commissioner Fields moved to approve the recommendation and that the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended for approval installation of water and sanitary
sewer services to the proposed site of the Junior College branch, with the water
line to run alonp, Coachman Road and installation of a lift station on the college
property on the north side of Drew St. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the
recommendation of the City l1anar,er for the water and sewer line along Coachman Road
to the new Junior College site with installation of lift station on the former
County sanitary fill property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously,
The City Manager presented a request from Mr.
Upper Pinel1as Planning Commission for payment of
services such as secretarial, typing, et cetera.
proval of the request. Commissioner Fields moved
and the proper officials be authorized to execute
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Arthur Kruse on behalf of the
$100 annually to provide routine
The City !"lanager recommended ap-
that the assessment be aDDroved
it. !"lotion was seconded-by
The City Manap,er presented request from the Junior Service League to waive their
license fee for their Antique Auction to be held March 3, 1964, which waiver has
been approved in previous years. Commissioner Smith moved to waive the license fee
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the City Electrician stated that it would cost
approximately $7,500 including labor, or $4.250 excludinp, labor, to replace all
underground wiring now in existence in Harbor Oaks, Country Club Estates, North
Osceola Ave. from Drew St. to Seminole St. and Charles and Marine Streets.
Commissioner Fields moved that the present policy concerning street lighting be
amended to the extent that where there is existing underground wiring, such wiring
will be replaced at City expense and that all other aspects of the policy continue
and that the proper officials be authorized to carry out the policy. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval a request to vacate an unused portion
of a pumping station easement on Lot 135 Forrest Hill Estates, Unit 4. Commissioner
Fields moved to approve the vacation of this easement and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously. Commissioner Fields moved to effectuate the preceding motion that
Resolution #63-49 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance a right of way deed from M. E. Sever
for Hercules Ave. extension between the 4th Addition to Fair Oaks Subdivision and
Lakeview Dr. Commissioner Turner moved to accept the deed and that the proper
officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-50 was presented dedicating right of way for Hercules Ave. exten-
sion in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and in the HE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec. 24-29-15.
Commissioner FieldS moved that Resolution #63-50 be adopted and that the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-51 was presented authorizing payment of $548.00 to Security-
Columbian Banknote Co. from Construction Trust Fund Agreement of October 29, 1962,
Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1962 for printing of certificates.
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-51 be adopted and the proper officials
be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
Resolution #63-52 was presented authorizing payment of $731.30 to Security-
Columbian Banknote Company from Construction Trust Fund Agreement of April I, 1963,
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Incinerator Revenue Bonds, Series of 1963, for printing of certificates.
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution 1/63-52 be adopted and that the proper
officials be authorized to ,!xecute it. Motion was aeconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-53 was presented authorizinB payment of $1,633.96 from Construction
Trust fund, Utility Revenue Certificotes, Series of 1962, for reimburOftment of sums
~reviously paid out for travel, advertisinf~, Court costs and miscellaneous expenses
~n connection with the validatlon and sale of $1,100,000 Utility Revenue Certificates,
Series of 1962. Commissioner Turner moved Resolution 1163-53 be adopted and that the
proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-54 was presented supplcmentinr and amendin~ Resolution #63-12
authorizing retention and destruction of certain City records. Commissioner Turner
moved that Resolution 1163:'54 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution ff63-55 was presented settinr the salaries of the Mayor-Commissioner
at $250.00 per month and the Commissioners at $200.00 per month, with $100.00 of
each of the monthly salaries beinp paid as reimbursement for expenses, with the
effective date being June 1st, 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution
#63-55 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney requested that Item No. 23, a resolution pertaining to
Clearwater Pass Bridpe.be deferred.
Resolution 1163-56 was presented authorizing payment of $2,027.64 to Caldwell,
Trimble & Mitchell, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, for services in connection with
issuance and sale of $1,100,000 Incinerator Revenue Bonds, from Construction Trust
Fund Ap,reement of April 1, 1963, Incinerator Revenue Bonds, Series of 1963. Commissioner
Fields moved that Resolution #63-56 be adopted and that the proper officials be auth-
orized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan-
imously.
Resolution #63-57 was presented authorizing payment to Briley, Wild & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, of $2,811.44 for services in connection with preparation of
plans and specifications for Nursery Road Water project; $4,237.50 in connection with
Clearwater East South Interceptor and Portion of Horth Interceptor Project; and
$2,159.50 in connection with dismantlinp, of water tanks, and towers, inspection of
construction of Beach water mains and miscellaneous work from Construction Trust
Fund Agreement of October 29, 1962, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1962.
Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution # 63-57 be 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 following three easements needed
for utility installation and maintenance: one from Marcel P. Charamond, in the North
5 feet of Lot 103, Grand VieVl Terrace Subd; one from \~. Robert HeimliCh, in the East
5 feet of Lot 42 Dourlas Manor Estates First Addition; and one from N. L. Kirkland,
Jr., and Forest Dean in East 5 feet of Lot 52, Del Oro Estates. 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 approval rifht of way arreement for widening
Drew St., between the City and John Chesnut, for part of Lots 5 & 6, Blk 16, Gould
& Ewing's 2nd Addn., in the amount of $2,000. Commissioner Turner moved that the
right of way be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution #63-59 was presented requiring 34 property owners to clean their lots
of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-58 be adopt-
ed and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney presented contract and grant of easement from the estate of
Eugene Lovick Pearce and other Pearce family interests for Utility right of way
given to the City free of charge in SW 1/4 of 17-29-16 and NW 1/4 of 20-29-16. Co
Commissioner Fields moved to accept the deed and the proper officials be authorized
to execute the agreement and grant of easement. l1otion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Turner presented a certificate of appreciation to the Mayor and City
Commission from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the cooperation given the Junior
Chamber of Commerce by the City.
The Mayor requested that Resolution #63-59 be prepared and adopted to proclaim
"National Flag vleek" June 9 through 15, 1963, as June 14 is the l86th anniversary
of the birth of the first flag of the United States. Commissioner Fields moved that
Resolution #63-59 be prepared and adopted and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported that most of the recommendations of the Bartholomew compre-
hensi ve plan have been completed or are in process. He also commended 11r. Harry .
Shepard for his outstanding work for the City.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 3, 1963
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 3, 1963
1:30 P.M.
ReQorts from City Mana~
1. Bids, Removal of MUCk, Hercules
,2. Request for Funds - N.Y. World's Fair
3. Letter from Jack F. White, Jr.
4. Change Order #1 - Hercules Water Line
5. Change Order #l - Magnolia Drive Improvements
6. Revisions to Sick Leave Policy
7. Proposed U. S. Air Force Recruiting Lease
8. Water & Sewer Plans - Junior College
9. Request for Funds - Upper Pinellas Planning
10. Waiver of License - Jr. Service League (Comm.
11. Street Lighting Policy
12. Vacation of Easement, Lot 135 Forrest Hills
Estates Uni t ~
13. Contract - Clearwater East Easement
14. Other Engineering Matters
15. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Reports from City Attorney
16. Acceptance of R/W Deed Hercules Extension
17. Resolution Dedication of RIW - Hercules
Extension
18. Resolution - Payment to Security-Columbian
Banknote Co., Utility Revenue Cert.,
Series of 1962.
19. Resolution - Payment to Security-Columbian
Banknote Co., Incinerator Revenue Bonds
20. Resolution - Reimbursement for Mise.Expenses
to City, Utility Revenue Cert., Series 1962
21. Resolution - Supplemental Retention and Dis-
posal of Certain Records
22. Resolution - Salaries, Mayor-Commissioner and
City Commissioners
23. Resolution - Clearwater Pass Bridge
24. Resolution - Payment to Caldwell, Trimble &
Mitchell
25. Resolution - Payments, Briley Wild & Assoc.
26. Acceptance of Easements - Grand View Terr.
Subd. & Del Oro Estates
27. Purchase of R/W - Drew St., John Chesnut
28. Lot Mowing Resolution
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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~onorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
May 28, 1963
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Donald G. Beachler, Asst. City Engineer, Eng. 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 Nov. 5, 1962. He
is under ~5 years of age (birth date Sept. 14,1926) 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
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Edwin Blanton
/sl Helen Peters
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CITY COMMISSIOt3 MEETIIJG
June 3, 1963
The City Commission o� the City of Ciearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall� Monday, June 3, 1963 at 1:30 P,M. with the tollowing memhers present:
Rober�k L, Weather,ly Mayor-Commissioner
Cleveland Insco Commissioner
Herbert R, Fields Commissioner
Amos G. Smith Commissioner
Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart City Manager
�Ierber•t M. Brown City Attorney
Max Battle City Engineer
Willis Booth Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Ci.ty
Attorney. Commissioner Fields moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 20, 1963 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the
Clerk to each Commissioner, and also that the minutes of all meetings from February
18, 1963 through May 20, 1963 be approved by Commissioner Insco and the meeting of
May 6, 1963 be approved by Commissioner Fields. Niotion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved to �eviate from the agenda to hear Mr. Harold D. Briley
of Briley, Iaild � Associates, Consultin� Engineers, Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously,
Mr, Harold D. Briley of Briley, Wild � Associates, Consulting Engineers, pre-
sented a new contract witn his firm and explained various changes and additions with
particular reference to the fee schedule set up on page 7 of ths contraCt. He in-
dicated that the fees would be less than in previous contracts. Upon a question
Mr. Briley stated �hat any and a11 reports or studies he made for the City wou�d be-
come the property of the City when completed. Commissianer Smitn moved the contract
be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was second-
ed by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Interbay Corporati�n for removal of muck
and backfilling 12,000 cubic yards, Hercules Ave. extension, as part of agreement
with Rutenberg interests in the annexation and development of Imperial Park.
Commissioner Pields moved upon the joizt recommendation af the City Engineer and Asst.
Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract for the removal of
muck be awarded to Interbay Corporation for the sum of $12,960 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.
fZotior. was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that a request had been received for funds for Pinellas
Cnunty to have an exhibit at the coming 24e�a York World's Fair. rlr, v7oodrow Todd,
Manager of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce stated that a preliminary survey of the
Board of Governors indicated they were in favor of the display. Mr. Byron Shou�pe,
Chairman of the committee formed to coorc�inate the proposed exhibit, stated that the
County had been asked to contribute $60,000, 5t. Petersburg $60,000 and Clearwater
$30,000. He presented an artist's rendition of the proposed Citrus Tower and Exhibit
I�all with typical Florida homes and orange groves being included. He indicated esti-
mated expenses for the Pinellas County Exhibit as follows: space, $30,000; design and
construction $30,000; payroll for manning e�ibit $40,000; folders, et cetera $50,000,
making a total of $159,000, r1r. Sidney Knight a �otential resident, referred to ar-
ticles in the Clearwater 5un and questioned need for exhibit at the fair, Ugon a
question from Commissioner 6mith, the Gi-}-y Attornzy said the Commission could legally
appronr.iate tlie funds, The Gommission indicated the $30,000 requested from Clearwater
was excessive. T�Ir. James tdovotny and Mr. Leonard TMlerrell spoke in opposition to the
request. Sy consent the Commission agreed not to take any action until the County
and the City of St. Petersburg had considered the requests to them.
Commissioner Insco left the meeting at this time 2:45 P,M. Commissioner Smith
moved to exeuse Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and
carried unanimously.
Mr. Jack F, l�hite, Jr., Attorney, representing rlr. Raymond Gesling, owner of the
Surfside Restaurant, �rotested ±he no parking ban on Papaya St., particularly that
portion adjacent to ths restaurant. He indicated he had sent a letter to the Gity
rtanager requesting that the parking ban be removed. The Commiss:ion by consent took
no aetion, as the item as shown on the agenda did not give sufficient information
to the public.
The City Manager recommended approval oi change order #]- to the contract with
Holcomb Pipe Line Inc. � for construction of water� line, ;3ur�a:�;r :o;,� addition at
a cost of $2,932,50. Gommiss�,nner Smith moved that the recommendation be approved
and that the proper afficials be authorized to execu'te it. Motion was seconded by
Commission�r Fields and carried unanimously.
T'he City Manager recommended approval of change order #1 to the contract with
Golden TrianglP Asphalt Products Co. t'or resurfacing, curbing, ciraina�e and sanitary
sewer replacement in Grand Central Ave. from Ewing to Ft. Harrison, Magnolia Dr.
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from Ft. Harrison to Drui�l� and Pinellas St, fxom Myrtle to [Jaters ior an additi�nal
$1,500 because of the concrete construction of Magnolia Dr, which was discvvered
after the eontract was let, and will have to be broken out for a smoathly eo�lst�ucted
street, Commissioner Turner moved that change order �F1 for Magnolia Dr. be approved
and that the groper authoritizs be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Ntanager presented and recommended that the Commission as appointing
authorities approve proposed amendments to the C�,v�l Service Board Rules and Regu'lations
pertaining to sick leave and stated that fihe amendments had been arr.ived at after
m�nths of study by a committee of the Employee's Association, the Personnel Direc�tor
and members of the City Manager's staff. The Personnel Director and certain members
of the �mployee's Association Committee were present to answer any question regard-
ing the proposed changes. Commissioner Smith movad since there were no valid objectors
and mueh study had gone into consideration of this p1an, which is recommended by the
Employee's Associati�n, and the City Manager and also agreed to by the Civil Service
Board that these proposed amendments of the Civil Service $oard Rules and Regulations
relating to sick leave be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager racommended for approval a lease with the U. S. Air Force
Recruiting office for use of the Horseshoe Club House for recruiting purp�ses, with
no rent being involved, but they agreed to pay the utilities and keep the building
clean. Commissioner Fields moved to apnrove the recommendation and that the proper
osficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner 'furner
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended for approval installation of water and sanitary
sewer services to the proposed site of the Junior College branch, with the water
line to run along Coachman �oad and installation of a lift station on the college
property on the north side of Drew St. Commissioner Smith moved to approve �the
recommendation of the City Tlanager for the water and sewer line along Coachman Road
to the r_zw Junior College site with installation of lift station on the former
County sanitary fill prcper�ty. NIct`ion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously, '
The City Manager presented a request from Nir. Arthur Kruse on behalf of the
Upger Pinellas Planning Commission for payment of $100 annually to provide routine
services such as secretarial, typing, et cetera. The City 1�Ianager recommended ap-
proval of the request. Commissioner Fields moved that the assessment be approved
and the �roper officials be authorized to exect.�te it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented request from the ,7unior Service League to waive their
license fee for their Antique Auction to be held March 3, 1964, cahich waiver has
been approved in previous years, Commissioner Smitn moved to waive the license fee
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion wa� seconded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Gity Manager reported that the City Electrician stated that it would cost
approximately $7,500 including labor, or 54,250 excluding labor, to replace all
undergroun� wiring now in existence in Harbor Oaks, Country Club Estates, North
Osceola Ave, from Drew St. to Seminole St, and Charlea and Niarine Streets,
Commissioner Fields moved that the presnnt policy coneerning street lighting be
amended to the ext?nt that where there is existing underground wiring, sueh wiring
will be replaced at City expense and that all other aspects of the policy continue
and that the proper off.icials be autho�ized to carry out the policy. Motion wa�
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Th� Git�r Manager presented for approval a request to vacate an unused por.tion
of a pumping station easement on Lot 135 Forrest Nill Estates, Unit 4. Commi,ssioner
Fields moved to approve the vacation of this easement and the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously. Commissioner Fields moved to eifectuate the preceding motion that
Resolution #63-49 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
TRotian was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan:imously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance a right of way deed from M. E. Sever
for Heraules Ave, extension betWeen the 4th Ac�dition to Fair Oaks Subdivision and
Lakevie�� Dr. Commissioner Turner moved to accept the deed an�t that the proper
officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
Resolution }�63-50 was presented dedicating ri�ht of way for Hercules Ave, exten-
sion in the YJti�l 1/4 of the 21E 1/4 and in the idE l/4 of iVW 1/4 Sec. 24-29-15.
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #�63-50 be adogted and �iiat the proper
officials ye authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith
and carried unanimously.
Resolution i�63-51 was presented authorizin� gayment of $548.00 to Security-
` Columbian Banknote Co. from Construction Trust Fund Agreement of October 29, 1962,
Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 7.962 for printing of cextificates.
Commissioner Fields moved that Res�lution �63-51 be adopted and the proper officials
be authorized to e;tecute it. Motion was seconded by Commis�ioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 1�63-52 was presented auth�rizing payment oi $73'1.30 to Security-
Columbian Banknote Company from Construction Trust Pund A�?reement of April l, 1963,
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Incin�xa�tor Revenue Bonds, Series of 1963, for printing o£ r_ertificates,
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution ��63-52 be adopted and that the proper
ofFicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
Resolution �63-53 was presented au�thorizing payment of $1,633,96 from Construction
Trus•t Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1y62, for reimbur��ment of sums
previously paid out fo� travel? advertising, Fourt costs and miscellaneous expenses
in connection with the validatron and sale of $1,100,000 Utility Ravenue Certificates,
Series of 1962, Commissioner Turner moved Resolution #�fi3-53 be aciopted and that the
proger officials be authoriz�d to execute it� i4otion was seconded hy Comm:.ssioner
Pields and carried unanimously.
Resolution 1�68-54 was presented supplementing and amending Resolution #�63-12
authoriz�.ng retention and destruction of certain City records. Commissioner Turner
moved that Resolution �E83=54 be adopted and that the �roper officials be authorized
to execute it, Moti�n was second�d by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution �b63-55 �aas presented setting the salaries of the Mayor-Commissioner
at $250,00 per month �nd the Commissioners at $200.00 per month, with $100.00 af
eaeh of the monthly salaries beS,ng paid as reimbursement for expenses, with the
effective date being June lst, 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution
f�63-S5 b� adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Gommissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney requested that Item I1o. 23, a resolution pertaining to
Clearwater Pass Brid�e.be deferred.
Resolntion �663-56 4Tas presented authorizing payment of $2,027.64 to Galdwell,
Trimble & Mitchell, Attorneys � Counselors at Law, for services in connection with
issuance and sale of $1,100,000 Incinerator Revenue Bonds, from Construction Trust
Fund Agreement of April 1, 1963, Incinerator P.evenue Eonds, Series of 1963. Commis�ioner
Fields moved that Resolution 1F63-b6 be adopted and that the propPr officials be auth-
orized to execute it, i�iot�.on was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unan-
imous ly .
Resolution �fi3-57 �.ras presented authorizing gayment to Briley, Wild � Associates,
Consulting Engineerss of 52,811.44 for services in connection with preparation of
plans and specifications for idursery Road Water project; $4,237.50 in connecti:on with
Clea�water East South Interceptor and Portion of ilorth Interceptor Project; and
$2,159.50 in connection with dismantling of water tanks, and towers, inspection of
construction of Beach water mains and miscellaneous work from Construction Trust
Fund Agreement of October 29, 1962, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1962.
Commissioner Turner. moved that Resolu-tion # 63-57 be adopted and that the appropriate
officials be authorxzed to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
The City A•!;torr.ey presented for acceptance the following three easements needed
for utility installation and maintenance: one from Marcel P. Charamond, in the :dorth
5 feet of Lot 103, Grand View Terrace Subd; one from id. Robert Heimlicn, in the East
5 feet of Lot 47 Douglas Manor Estates First Addition; and one from N. L. Kirkland,
Jr., and Forest Dean in East 5 feet of Lot 52, Del Oro Estates. Commissioner Turner
moved that the easemen�s as presented by the City Attorney be acce�ted and the proper
officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
'i'he City Attorney presented for approval right of Gray agreement for widening
Drew St., between the City and John Chesnut, fcr part of Lots 5� 6, Blk 16, Gould
� Ewing's 2nd Addn., in the amount oi' $2,000. Commissioner Turner moved that the
right of way be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record it, Notion
was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #�63-59 was presented requiri;ig 34 property owners to clean their ].ots
of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Tields moved that Resolution #63-58 be adopt-
ed and that the appropriate officials be authorized to axecute it. P'[otion was sec-
onded ;�y Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
'I'he City Attorney presen�ed contract and grant of easement from the estate of
Eugene Lovick Pearce and other Pearce fzmily interests for Utility right of way
given to the City fr•ee of charge in SW l/4 of 17-29-16 and NW 1/4 of 20-29-16. Co
Commissioner Fields moved to accept the deed and the Proper officials be authorized
to execute the agreement and grant of easement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried ur.animously. _
CommissionEr Turner presented a certificate of appraciation to the Mayor, and City
Commission from the Junior Chamber of Comr.ierce for the cooperation �iven the Junior
Chamber of Commerce by the City.
The Mayor requested that Resolution #63-59 be prepared and adopted to proclaim
- "National Flag Week" June 9 through 1,5, 1963, as June 14 is the 186th anni�iersary
of the birth ox the first flaB of �he United States. Commissioner Fields moved that
Resolution �663-59 be prepared and adopted and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion �vas seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Th� Nlayor reported that most of +he recommendations of the Bartholomew compre-
Yiensive plan have been comnleted or are in �rocess, He also commended Mr. Harry
Shepard for his outstanding work for the City.
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The City Flanager reported that ]:�em 13, a contract relatin� to the Clearwa'ter
East project was nc�t ready and he may find it necessary to call a special meeting.
The City Commission now adjourned as the Gity Gommission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension
Fund recommEnding that Donald G. Beachler, Asst. City Engineer, Eng. Dept, be ad-
mitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Pields moved that the employee named be
accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was secoRded by Cummission�r Turn�r an�
carried unanimously.
There being no furth�r business the meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Attestc
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CITY COMMISSIOIJ M�ETING
June 3� 1963
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AGEA(I)!� Re�ts frorn City Manager
CITY COMMISSIOt�I MEETING 1. BZds, Remova' o Muck, Hercules
June 3 1963 ' Request for Punds - IJ.Y. 4lorld's Fair
1;30 P.M. 3. Letter from Jack F. Whi-Ce, Jr.
4. Change Order �l � Hercules Water Line
Invocation S, Change Order 1il - Magnolia Drive Improvements
Tntroductions 6, Revisions to 5ic�c Leave Policy
Minutes of Precedinp, Meetings 7, Proposed U. S, Air I`orce Recruiting Lease
PuUlic I�iearin�s 9. 4later � Sewer I'lan� - Junior College
Reporfis from Cit:y Manager 9. Request for Funds - Upper Pinellas Planning
Reports irom City Attorney 10. Wazver of License - �Tr. Service League CComm,
Citizens to be Heard 11. Street Lighting Policy
Other Commissi�n Action 12, Vacation of Easement, Lot 135 �'orrest Hills
Adjournmer.t Estates Unit 4
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees 13. Contract - ClearTaater East Easement
14. Other Engineering Matters
15. Verbal Reports and Other Pending [�atters
P.eports from City �tt�rney
16. Acceptance of R/W Deed - Hercules Extension
17. Resolution - Dedication of P./41 - Hercules
Extension
18. Resolution - Payment to Security-Columbian
Banknote Co., Utility Revenue Cert.,
Series of 1962.
19. Resolution - Payment to Security-Columbian
Banknote Co., Incinerater Ttevenue Bonds
20. Resolution - Reimbursement for Misc.Expenses
to City, Utility Revenue Cert,, Series 1962
21. P.esolution - Supplemental Retention and Dis-
posal of Certain Records
22. P.esolution - Salaries, Nayor-Commission�r ar_d
City Commissioners
23. Resolution - Clearwater Pass Bridge
24, Resolution - Payment to Caldwelly Trimbie �
Mitchell
25. Resolution - Payments, Briley tidild $ As�oc.
26. Acceptance of Easem2nts - Grand View Terr,
Subd, � Del Oro Estates
27, Furchase of R/W - Drew St., John Chesnut
28. Lot Mowing Resolutaon
t�1ay 28, 1963
Honcrable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notifi�d
that, Donald G. Beachler, Asst. City Engineer, Eng. 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 �Iov. 5, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age Cbirth date Sept. 14, 1926) and meets the requirements of
our Civil Service.
It is hereby recomrnended b;� the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into memb�rship.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ He1en Peters