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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 25,1963
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Tuesday, June 25, 1963, at 1:30 P.N. with the following members present:
Robert L. Weatherly
Cleveland Insco
Herbert R. Fields
Amos G. Smi th
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present:
James R. Stewart
Herbert .M. Brown
Nax Battle
Capt. Wm. McC1amma
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Representing Police Chief
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The Mayor cal~ed the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Rev. P. w.
McBride. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June
3rd, 1963, and the special meetings of June 7th and 21st, 1963 be approved as re-
corded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner FieldS and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco moved to deviate rrom the a~enda to recognize Miss Misuzu
Karasawa, the daughter of "Ir. Skikao Karasawa, Director, General Affairs Bureau,
Nagano.Prefectural Government, who is visitinr Clearwater. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Mayor welcomed Miss Karasawa to
Clearwater, presented her with the key to the City and appointed her an Ambassador
of good will, representing the City of Clearwater.
Commissioner Turner suggested a time limit for discussion at public hearings.
By consent the Commission decided to try giving each side 15 minutes to speak, after
which the Commissioners could ask questions.
The Mayor announced the public hearinp, on Devon Drive drainage, surfacing and
curbing. The City Lnp,ineer reported that a previous hearing had been held July 18,
1960. He estimated the cost per front foot at $3.73 for curbing and drainage. The
City Clerk read one letter from G. K. Mitchell in favor of the project and one from
Samuel P. Barker in opposition. Mr. Samuel P. Barker also spoke in opposition.
J. C. Adams spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Insco moved having heard
no valid objections that the project be approved as outlined by the City Engineer
and the cost 'be assessed. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
The next item was a public hearing pertaining to sanitary sewers for parts of
Sunnydale, Sedeeva, Charles and Granada Streets. The City Engineer stated that the
preliminary public hearing was held May 15, 1963, with 45 property owners present
at which time he estimated the cost at $4.00 per front foot with the sewer being
placed in the easements for 2 lines, but in Sedeeva and Sunnydale Streets. The Clerk
summarized the letters and petitions received, but indicated that 9 letters favored
the project and a petition showed 55 names opposed. Alex D. finch, ^ttorney, rep-
resenting a number of property owners opposing the project, stated thAt insufficient
notice had been p,iven and the cost was too high. He also indicated that the petition
showed that the majority opposed the project at this time. Mr. Archie Coty spoke
in favor of the project, while Mr. Georpe Cha1font and Mr. Harry Blyler spoke in
opposition. Commissioner Smith moved to readvertise the hearinr for a later date.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Ci ty t1anap,er re commended the bid of UARCO Bus iness Forms Co., for post card
bills and courtesy notices for Utilities Dept. Commissioner Turner moved upon the
joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager and Asst. Purchasin~ Arent, concurred
in by the City Hanager that the contract for 27011 post card bills and 1511 courtesy
notices be awarded to UARCO Business Forms Co., Tampa, for $1,450.50 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. ~;otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
Upon the request of Mayor Weatherly, Commissioner Turner moved that Commissioner
Insco assume the Chair temporarily. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
'lhe City Manager recommended the bid of l1otorola Communications & Electronics,
Inc., St. Petersburg, for two-way radio equipment for Fire Dept. and 8 mobile radio
units for other City Depti. Commissioner Fields moved upon the joint recommendation
of the Fire Chief and Asst. PurChasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that
the contract for Fire Dept. two-way radio equipment be awarded to Motorola
Communications & Electronics, Inc., in the~ount of $7,840.00 and radio equipment
for other City departments also be awarded to r.lotorola Communications & Electronics,
Inc. in the amount of $3,170.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and
that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Clearwater Construction Co. for con-
struction or Lawn Bowling Rinks at Stevenson Creek Park. Commissioner Turner moved
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 25, 1963
upon the joint recommendation of the City Enp,ineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, con-
curred in by the City Manarcr that the contract for construction of Lawn Bowling
Rinks be awarded to Clearwater Construction Co., for the sum of $68,922.00 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. r1otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor resumed the Chair at this time.
The City Manager recommended that the low bid for Grand View Terrace sanitary
sewers submitted by Smith-Sweger Const~uction Co., not be accepted, it being con-
siderably higher than the Engineer's estimate. Commissioner Insco moved upon the
recommendation of the City Engineer con~urred in by the City Manager that all bids
be rejected, and that the project be re-evaluated and re-advertised at a later date.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard C. Merrell addressed the Commission rep,arding grievances of
Clearwater Resort Association ap;ainst the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's
use of tax funds. lie presented a petition containine approximately 198 signatures
requestinp the Commission to restrain the Chamber of Commerce from sharinp, the
benefits from tax SUDDort and the name of Clearwater with their members outside the
City, resulting in loss to Clearwater members and taxpayers. He stated that many
members had lost confidence in the Chamber of Commerce and challenged the right of
the Chamber to use City taxes for the benefit of those outside the City limits. Mr.
Wallace Blackburn, President of the ~rcater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, gave a
history of the Chamber of Commerce movement and stated that the local charter was
granted in 1923 for Clearwater and vicinity. He suepested a referendum of members
or Clearwater ta~payers to resolve the problem. Mr. Max~ell Sackheim, semi-retired
mail order advertising expert, spoke and stated that he had been called in by the
Chamber of Commerce last year for advice and recommended that the method of supply-
ing lists of inquiries, et cetera, be left with the Chamber of Commerce. Among
others who spoke on the subj ect vIere t1r. ,Tames i'I ovotny, ~lr. Ernest ~-Jarth, Mr. Harold
Schacht, and Mr. Robert Wilcox. The Mayor indicated that in his opinion the sub-
ject was purely a Chamber of Commerce administrative matter. Commissioner Turner
moved to refer the matter back to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for
further study. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Smith suggested inquiry of the Attorney-General regarding taxes to the
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Donald l1acDonald sugp,ested creating an ordinance or amendinf, a present one
banning liquors and beer on the public beach and other public properties on Clearwater
Beach. The Hayor sURgested that the Chief of Police and Legal Department check with
other cities and beaches to find out what they are doinB before the ordinance is
drawn up. Commissioner Smith moved that the Lep.al Department prepare an ordinance
along the lines recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimOUSly.
The City Manager presented for approval transfer of interest in Pier Pavilion
of Clearwater, Inc., lease from Mr. George Alexander to Mr. James Matheos arid also
transfer of the lease on the tackle shop in Room #3, Marina Buildinr, from Mrs.
Marguerite LeVie, a widow, to Mr. Lawrence Thornton. Commissioner Fields moved that
the "transfer of the leases be approved and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute them. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
A bill of sale was presented in the amount of $747.19 from the City to Florida
Power Corporation to purchase underp,round wirine for street liphts in Brookhill
Subdivision Unit 3. Commissioner Turner moved that the bill of sale be approved
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
A request was presented from Mr. H. B. Gambrell, Utility Serviceman II, Service
Division, Utilities Department, for seven days additional sick leave with pay.
Commissioner Smith moved that the request be p,ranted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the appointment of Hr. Irving W. Dribben to the
Charities Solicitation Board as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce to re-
place Mr. Wm. Wise. Commissioner Insco moved that the appointment of Mr. Dribben
be approved for the unexpired term. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval the transfer to the State Road Department
of a City-owned high pressure gas main easement along the south boundary of the NW 1/4
of Section 1-29-15 for the extension and widening of Sunset Point Road. Commissioner
Insco moved that Resolution fl63-65 be prepared and approved for the transfer of this
easement to the State Road Department and the proper officials be authorized to ex-
ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended approval of Chanp,e Order #1 adding $6,429.30 to
the original contract with Paul Giuliani Co., Inc., for Clearwater East sanitary
sewer interceptor project. Commissioner Insco moved that Chanp,e Order #1 with Paul
Giuliani Co., Inc., be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMISSION MeETING
Sune 25, 1963
The City Attorney presented for acceptance ripht of way deed from Estate of
Charles Bruce Webb, at a1 for Walnut Street extension in the NW 1/4 of the SW l/q
of Section 11-29-15. Commissioner Fields moved to accept the rir,ht of 'Nay deed
as recommended by the City Attorney and the proper officials be authorized to record
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-66 was presented dedicatinp rinht of way for Walnut Street ex-
tension in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 11-29-15. Commissioner Insco moved
that Resolution #63-66 be adopted and that the proper City officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-67 was presented assessine the pavinp, of Keystone area: Keystone
Drive from Rainbow to Cleveland, and Rainbow, ilarvard and Dartmouth Streets from
Keystone Drive to Duncan Avenue. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #63-67
be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance a water line easement from Elmer W.
Crouch infue west 5 feet of Lot 7, Block 27, Mandalay Subdivision. Commissioner
Turner moved to accept this easement as recommended by the City Attorney from Mr.
Crouch and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented two utility easements: one for storm sewer from
John A. Durfee in the north 5 feet of Lot 11, Block 3, Brookwood Terrace, and one
for water line from Nellie D. Minervini in west 5 feet of Lot 6, Block 83, Mandalay
Unit No.5. Commissioner Insco moved to accept the two easements recommended by the
City Attorney and have them recorded. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner FieldS
and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #975 on its first reading intent to
annex part of Section 19-29-16 (Far Horizons 110bile Home Park); Lot 36, Sunset
Highlands Unit 2; part of Section 24-29-15 (Oak Grove School); part of Lot 2,
Mosell Acres (Huston). Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be passed on its
first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be read and considered on its second
readin~ by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by
title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be passed on its second reading
by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 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 Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. l1otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #976 on its first reading amending the
City Code relatinp, to cigarette tax. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #976 be
passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #976 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read
by title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be passed on its second
reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #976 be read and considered on third and
final reading at this meetinr of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #976 be passed
on its third and final readinr, and adopted and that the ap?ropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried
unanimOUSly.
Resolution #63-68 was presentad for assessing the paving, widening, curbing
and installation of sanitary sewers in Grove Street from Missouri Avenue to Betty
Lane. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #63-68 be adopted and that the
proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance one temporary and one permanent
easement from Bay Bluffs Estates, Inc., in Section 17-29-16, and an easement from
Metz & White, Inc., in the SW 1/4 of Section 19-29-16 for installation of sanitary
sewer line, Clearwater East South Interceptor. Commissioner Insco moved to accept
the easements described and the proper officials be authorized to record same.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution #63-69 was presented for dedication of right of way on Sand Key
in Sections 17-29-15, 19-29-15, 20-29~15, 30-29-15. Commissioner Fields moved
Resolution #63-69 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
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June 25 ~ 1963
Resolution #63-70 was presented requiring 45 property owners to clean their
lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-70
be adopted and that the proper offLcials be authorized to eKecute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Resolution n63-71 was presented authorizing payment of $324.7~ to the Bank of
Clearwater for trustee's compensation as provided in Construction Trust Fund agree-
ment dated ~Tuly 18, 1961, from Utility Tax Improvement Certificates, Series 1960.
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-71 be adopted and that the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney recommended executing quit claim deeds to the various property
owners along Stevenson Creek where fill from dredging added to their properties. He
stated that the State of Florida renounces any claim to this land and that the City
has no claim either. Commissioner Smith moved that the City g~ant a quit claim deed
to each of the abutting property owners and riparian rights fronting on Lots 1 to
27, Block E. Avondale Subdivision, and Lots 2 throurh 10, BlocJ< D, Fairmont Subdivision,
as recommended hy the City Attorney and the proper officials be authorized to execute
these deeds. Motion was,seconded by Commissioner Fie1ds and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Smith moved to excuse Commissioner Insco from the meeting at this
time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly. -
The Hayor announced that the Suncoast Leapue of ~1\1nicipalities members had been
invited to participate in the "Today" nett-lork T. V. Shovl t-lith each community being
assessed $500.00 and the preparation of six placards for the "Florida Showcase"
where the show emanates from each morning. Commissioner Fields moved that the $500.00
assessment be approved as recommended by the ~1ayor with the funds and the brochure
going to the Chamber of Commerce and they be instructed to implement the program
immediately. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimOUSly.
The Mayor requested the City l1anager to contact the owners of the Greenwood
Apartments and request them to conduct a ~eneral clean-up campaign on the apartments.
The Mayor suggested that the Commission authorize the r~anaf;er to place planters
between soaces on the sidewalk where tandem oarking is used in order to have greenery
for beautification. .-
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund heard letters read from the Advisorv Committee of the Pension
Fund recommending that Ralph V. Culver, Attendant I, Sewage Treatment Plant; Donald
E. Newman, Driver, Refuse Div. ~ Utility Dept.; and Carl Sawyer, t1echanic I, Garage
Division, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commission~r Smith moved that the employees
named be accepted in the Pension Plan. t-1oti on vJas seconded by Commissi oner Fields
and carried unanimOUSly.
A letter was read from Mr. G. A. Kearney, Attendant at the Gas Plant, requesting
retirement under the City Employees' Pension Plan. A letter was also read from the
Advisory Committee recommending that Mr. G. A. Kearney be retired at a pension of
$175.67 per month beginning July 13, 1963. Commissioner Fields moved that Mr. G. A.
Kearney, Attendant at the Gas Plant, be retired at a pension of $175.67 per month
effective July 13, 1963. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Turne~ and carried
unanimOUSly.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 ?H.
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lJune 25 t 1963
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AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 25, 1963
1:30 P.M.
Public Hearings
1. Devon DrJ.ve Drainage, Surfacing & Curbing
2. Sunnydale, Sedeva & Granada Sanitary Sewer
Invoca tion
Reports from Cit~ Manager
3. Bids, UtJ.IJ.tJ.es Post Card Bills
4. Bids, Radio Equipment
5. Bids, Lawn Bowling Rinks
6. Bids, Grand View Terrace Sanitary Sewers
7. Request to discuss Use of Tax Funds by
C of C - Leonard Merrill
8. Discussion - Ban on Sale & Consumption of
Beer - Public Beaches
9. Transfer of Leases - Pier Pavilion & Marina
10. Florida Power - Bill of Sale - Underground
Ligh ting
11. Additional Sick Leave Request - Gambrell
12. Appointment - Charities Board Member
13. State Road Dept. Agreement - Gas Line
Sunset Point Road
14. Change Order #1 - Giuliani Contract -
Clearwater East
15. Other Engineering Matters
16. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
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
Reports from City Attornev
17. Acceptance of R/W Deed - Walnut St. Ext.
18. Resolution - Dedication of R/W - Walnut
Street Extension
19. Assessment Resolution - Keystone Area Paving
20. Acceptance of Easements - Manda1ay Subd.
Brookwood Terrace & Mandalay Unit #5
21. Ord. #975 - Intent to Annex Portion of Sec.
19-29-16 (Far Horizons Mobile Home), Lot 36
Sunset Highlands Unit 2 (E.H. Burr) and
Portion of Sec. 24-29-15 (Oak Grove Junior
High), Part of Lot 2 Mosell Acres (Dorothy
Huston)
22. Ord. #976 - Amending Sec. 21-11 of Code re-
lating to Tax imposed on Cigarettes and
fixing Rates.
23. Assessment Resolution - Grove Street Paving
and Sanitary Sewer.
24. Acceptance of Easements - Clearwater East
Interceptor
25. Resolution - Dedication of R/W - Sand Key
26. Resolution - LQt Mowing
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PET I T ION
We, the undersigned property owners in the area from Granada to and inclUding
Sunnydale, Edgewater Drive to A.C.L. Railroad, feel that at this time the installa-
tion of Sanitary Sewers is not needed and is not necessary. We are opposed to sewer
installation in our area.
Siened by ( 55 persons)
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PET I T ION
We the undersigned taxpayers and resort operators do hereby appeal to our City
Commission to protect our tax funds by restraining the Greater Clearwater Chamber
of Commerce from Sharing the benefits from tax support and the name of Clearwater
with their members outside our city resulting in loss to Clearwater members and tax
payers.
Signed by (approximately 198 persons)
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Hay 31, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
, Gent lemen :
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
, .that, Ralph V. Culver, Attendant I, Sewage Treatment Plant, has been duly examined by
,a ,local Physician and designated by him as a "First Cla~s" risk.
his service with the City of Clearwater on Dec. 6, 1962. He
of age (birth date Aug. 9, 1923) and meets the requirements of our
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Sune 25, 1963
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Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of 1he Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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May 31, 19 63
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As T~ustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Donald E. Newman, Driver, Refuse Div., Utility 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. 26, 1962. He
is under ~5 years of age (birth date Nov. 137 1922) 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 Comnittee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Helen Peters
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June 14, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Carl Sawyer, Mechanic I, Garage diVe 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. 19, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date July 7, 1928) 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
/sl Paul Kane, Chairman
/sl Edwin Blanton
/sl Helen Peters
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June 4, 1963
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that in view of the attached letter from Mr. G. A. Kearney, who has completed twenty-
four years and two weeks service with the City, the Advisory Committee recommends that
he be retired at a pension of $175.67 per month effective July 13, 1963.
Under the terms of the Pension Plan, the computation is as follows:
$21,924.80
~,384.96
365.41
Total wages paid for the last five years
Average wages per year
Average wages per month
2% x 365.41 = 7.3082
24 yrs 2 wks service x 7.3082 = $175.67 Monthly Pension
Mr. Kearney meets all the requirements for retirement under our Pension Plan and has
given the City many years of untiring service as Attendent at the Gas Plant for the
City of Clearwater.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
City Employees' Pension Plan
Is/ 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.
Is/ Kenneth McCreary, Finance Director
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June 4th, 1963
City of Clearwater, Fla.
Pension Committee:
I am requesting retirement under the Pension Plan, to become effective July 11th, 1963
which will be my last day of employment with the City.
truly yours,
/s/ Adolph Kearney
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GITY COMMI�SIOIJ MEETIPdG
June 25, 1963
The City Commission ot the City of Clearwater met in regular sessa.on at the
City FIall, 7`uesday, June 25, 1963, at 1:30 P,M, with the follc4�ing members present;
Robert L. Weafiherly Mayor-Commissioner
Cleveland Insco CommiSsioner
Herbert R, Fields Commissioner
Amos G. Smith Conunissioner
Joseph K. Turners Sx+. Commissioner
Also present:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M, Bro4m
Max Battle
Capt. Wm. 1�(cClamma
City Manager
City Attorney
�ity Engineer
Renresenting Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation oras given by P.ev. ?. Trl.
MeBride. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June
3rd, 1963, and the special meetings of JurP 7th and 21st, 1963 be approved as re--
corded and as submitted in written summation,by the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco moved to deviate from the agenda to recognize Miss Misuzu
Karasawa, the daughter of Mr, Skikao Karasawa, Director, General Affairs Bureau,
iJagano,Prefeetural Government, who is visiting Clearwater. Motion was seconded by
' Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. 'The Mayor welcomed Miss Karasawa to
Clearwater, presented her orith the key to the City and appointed her an A;nbassador
of good will, representing the Cit,� of Clearwater,
Commissioner Turner sugge�ted a time limit for discussion at public hearings.
By consent the Commission decided to try giving each side 15 minutes to spaak, after
which the Commissioners could ask questions,
The Mayer� announced the publie hearinF on Devon Drive drainage, surfacing and
curbing. The City Engineer reported that a previous hearing had been held Jul� 18,
1960, He estimated the ccst per front foot at $3,73 For curbizg and drainage. The
City Clerk read one letter from G. K. Mitchell in favor of the project and one from
Samuei P. Barker in opposition. Mr. Samuel P. Barker also spoke in o�posit�on.
J� C, Adams spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Inseo moved having heard
no valid objections that the project be ap�roved as outlined by the City Engineer
and the cost be assessed. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion wahich carried
unar.imous ly o
The next item was a public hearing pertaining to sanitary szwers for parts of
Sunnydale, Sedeeva, Charles and Granada Streets. The City Engineer stated that the
preliminary public hearing was he].d Nlay 15, 1963, with 45 propertyo uwners present
at which time he estimated the cast at $4.00 �er front foot with the sewer being
placed in the easements for 2 lines, but in 5edeeva and Sunnydale Streets, The Clerk
summarized the letters and petitiAns received, but indicated that 9 letters favored
the project and a petition sho�aed 55 names opposed. Alex D. Finch, Attorney, rep-
resenting a number of property owr.ers onposing the project, stated that insufficient
notice had been given and the cost was too nigh. He also indicated that the �etition
showed that the majority opnosed th:e �roject at this time, I"Ir. Archie Coty spoke
in favor of the project, while ?�Ir, Gsorge Chalfont and Mr. Harry Blyler s�oke in
opposition. Commissioner Smith moved t� readvertise the hearing for a later date.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carrie� unanimously.
The City Nianager recommended the bid of UAP.CQ Business Forms Co., for �ost card
bills and courtesy notices for Utilities Dspt. Commissioner Turner moved upon the
joint recommendation of the Utilities Nlanager and Asst, Purchasing Agent, concur?�ed
in by the City rianager that the contx�act for 270;�I post card bills and 15M courtesy
notices be awarded to UARCO Business Forms Co., Tampa, for 51,450,50 which is the
lowast and best responsible bid and that the ap�ropriate offinials of the City be
atixthorized to execute said contract �ahich shall�be in accordance with the plans,
specifications and bid, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pields and carried
unanimously.
Upon the request of Mayor tdeather.ly, Commissioner Turner moved that Commissi.oner
Insco assu:ne the Ckiair temporarily, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
i7ie City Manager recommended the bid of Motorola Communications � Electronics,
Inc,, St, Petersburg, for two-��iay radio equi�ment for Fire Dept, and 8 mobile ra�io
units for other City Dept:., Commissioner Fields moved upon the join-� recommendation
of the Fire Chief and Asst, Purchasing Agen-t concurred i�7 by the City P�Ianager that
the contra�t for Fire De�t, two-way radio equipment be awarded to Motorola
Communications � Electronics, Inc,, in the anount of $7,II40.00 and radio equinment
for other Ci�y depa�tments also be awarded to Motorola Communications � Electronics,
Inc. in the amount of 53,170,0-0, which is the l�west and best resnonsible bid and
that the appropriate: officials oi' the City be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accorclance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion �vas
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of Cle«rwater Construction Co. for con-
struction of Lawn Bowling Rinks at Stevenson Creek Park, Commissioner Turner moved
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upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasin�? A�ent, con-
curred in by the City Mana�er that the contract for construction of Lawn Bowlin�*
Rinks Le awarded to Clearwater Gonstructa;on Co.� i'or the si�.n of $68,922.90 which
is the lowest and l�est responsiUle bid and that the appropriate ofzicials of the
City be autharized to execute said cantract which shall l�e in accordance with plans,
specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carriecl
unanimously,
The Mayor resumed the Chair at this time.
The City rtanager recommended that the low bid for Grand View Tzrrace sanitary
sewers submitted by Smith-Sweger Construction Go,, not be accepted, it being con-
siderably higher than the Engineer's estimate. Commissiener Insce moved upon the
recommendation of the City Engineer conc:urred in by the Gity Mana�er that all bids
be rejected, and that the project be re-evaluated and re-advertised at a late� date.
Moti�n was seeonded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
I�r. Leonard C, Merrell addressed the Commission regarding grievances of
C1earFzater Resort Association against the Greater Glearwater Chamber of Commerce�s
, use of tax funds, He presented a petition containin� approximately 198 signatures
requesting the (:ommission to restrain the Chamber of Commerce �rom sharing the
benefits From tax sua�ort and the name of Clearwater with their members outside the
City, resulting in l�ss to Clearwater members and taxDayers. He stated that many
members had lost confidence in the Chamber ot CommeY+ce �nd challenged the right of
-the Chamber to use City taxes for the benefit of those outside the City limits. Mr,
Ldallace Blackburn, President of the �reater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, gave a
history af the Chamber of Commerce movement and stated that the local charter was
granted in 1923 for Claarwater and vicinity. He su�gested a refere�zdum of inembers
or Clearwater taxpayers to resolve the problem, Mr. Maxwell Sackheim, semi-retired
mail order adve��tising expert, spoke and stated that he had been called in by the
Chamber of Co:nmerce last year for advice and recommended that the method of supply-
ing 3ists of inquiries, et cetera, be left with the Chamber of Comrnerce. Amon�;
others who spoke on the subject o-�ere Ttr. James NoJotny, htr. Ernest Warth; T�Ir. Harold
Schacht„ and Mr. Robert �dilcox. 'I'he Mayor indicated tY:at in his opinion the sub-
ject was purely a Chamber of Commerce administrative matter. Commissioner Turner
moved to refer the matter back �o the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for
further study. Motion was s��_onded by Commissioner Fields and carrie3 unanimously.
Commissioner Smith sug�ested inquir}r of the A+torney-General regarding taxes tc� the
Chamber of Commerce.
I�Ir, Donald PSacDonald suggested creating an ordinance or amending a present one
banning liquors and beer on the public beach and other public properties on Clearwater
Beach, The ;4ayor suggested that the Chief of Police ar.d Legal Department check with
other cities and beaches to find out what they are doing before the ordinance is
drawn up. Commissioner Smith meved that the Le�al Department prepare an ordinance
along the lines recommended, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fie'lds and carried
un,animously.
The City Manager presented for approval transfer of interest in Pier Pavilion
of Clearwater, Inc., lease from Mr. George Alexander to Mr, James Matheos and also
transfer of the lease on the tackle shoo in Room #3, Marina Building, from Mrs.
Marguerite LeVie, a widow, to Mr. Lawrence Thornton. Commissioner Fields moved that
the transfer of the leases be appraved and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute them. Motzon was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
A bill of sale was presented in the amount of $747.19 from the City to Florida
Power Corporatior. to purchase underground wiring for street lights in Brookhill
Subdivision Unit 3, Commissioner Turner moved ihat the bill of sale be approved
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
A request was presented from hir, H. B, �ambrell, Util.ity Serviceman II, Service
Division, Utilities Deoartment, £or seven days additional sick leave with pay.
Commissioner Smitn moved that the request be granted, T4otion was seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carrie3 unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the appointment of. Mr. Irving W. Dribben to the
Charities Solicitation Board as a re�resentative of the Chamber of Commerce to re-
place Mr, Wm. Wise, Commissioner Insco moved that the appointment of Mr, Dribben
be approved for the unex�ired term. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
The City P4anage� presented for approval the transfer to the State Road Department
of a City-own�d high pressure gas main easement alonp, the south boundary of the N�I 1/4
� of Section 1-29-15 for the ex-tension and widening of Sunset P�int Road, Commissi.oner
Tnsco moved that Resolution 1163-65 be prepared and approved for the transfer of this
easement to fihe State ?tn�� Department and the prooer officials be authorized to ex-
ecute it. Mation was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended approval of Chan�e Order �11 adding $6,429.30 to
the original contract with Paul Giuliani Co,, Inc., iar Clearwater East sanitary
sewer interceptor pr.oject. Commissioner Insco moved that Chan�e Order #1 with Paul
Giuliani Co., Znco, be approved and the proper oi'ticia]:s be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fiel�is and carrisd unanimously.
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June 25, 1963
T}1e C1.ty l�ttorney presented for aeceptance rignt of way deed from Estate of
Charles Bruce Webb, et al for Walnut Street extension in the ,JW 1/4 of the SW 1./4
of Sectior� 11-29-],5. Commis�ioner �'ields moved to aecept the right of way deed
as recommended by the City Attorr.ey and the proper officials be authorized to record
it. Motion was seaonded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Resolution i�63-66 was presented dedicatin� right of way for irTalnut Street ex-
tension in the IdW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 11-29-15. Commissioner Insco moved
tha� Reso].ution 1f63-66 be adopted and that the proper City off9.cials be authorized
to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and cazried unanimously.
Resolution if63-67 was presented assessing the paving ot Keystone area: Yeystone
Drive from Rainl�ow �to C1eve].and, and Rainboor, Harvard and D�rtmouth Streets from
Keystone Urive to Duncan Avenue. Camr,:issioner Insco moved that Resolution ;#63-67
ba adopted and that the proper o�ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Pields and carried unr:nimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptanee a water line easement fr�m E1mer W.
Crouch inthe west 5 feet of Lot 7, Bloek 27, Mandalay Subdivision. Commissioner
Turner moved to accept this easement a� recommended by tne City Attorney from Mr.
Crouch and the nroper officials be authorized te record i�t. I�otion �ras seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimousl�.
The City Attorney presented two utility easements: one for si-orm seG�er from
J�hn A, Durfee in the north 5 feet of Lot 11� Bloek 3, Brookwood Terrace, and one
for water line from hlellie D. Minervini in west 5 feet of Lot 6, Block 83, Mandalay
Unit iJo. 5. Commissioner Insco moved to accept the two easements racommended by the
City A�ttorney and have them recorded. i�totion was seconded by Commissionex Fields
and carriE•" �.nanimously.
The City At�torney rezd in full Orc�inance #�975 on its fi-rst r.eading intent to
annex part of Section 19-29-16 (Far Horizons Mobile Home Park); Lot 36, Snnset
Highlands Unit 2; part of Section 24-29-15 (Oak Grove School); part of Lot 2,
Mosell Acres (Huston). Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #975 be �assed on its
�irst reading. Motion �aas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance �€975 be read and considered on its sseond
reading by title only wi�th the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read bq
title on1y. Commissioner Smith moved Ordir.a:�ce �975 be passed on its second reading
by title only. Motion �aas seconded by Commissioner 'I"urner and carrie�i unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance ;�975 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 Turner and carried unanimously,
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #�975 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comr.lissioner Fields and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read in full Ordinance #970 on i-ts first reading amending the
City Code relating to cigarette tax. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance �976 be
passed on its first reading, Motion was seconded by Commiss�oner• Fields and carried
unanimously,
Commis�ioner ^iurner moved Ordinance ;�976 be read and con�idered on its second
reading by title only with the un�nimous consent of the Gommission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner I7sco and carried unanimously, The Ordinance was read
by ti-tle only. Cammissioner Smith moved Ordinance �975 be passec� on its second
readin� by title on1y. Motion was seconded by Commissir�ner Turner and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance �976 be read and con�idere� on third and
final read�ng at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner F�elds and carried unanimonsly.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved O�dinarrce #976 be passed
on its titird and t'inal reading and adepted and that the a��ro�riate officials be
authorized to execute it. Moticn was seconded by Commissioner Fieids aitd carried
unanimously.
Resolution #63-68 was oresented for assessing the paving, widening, curbing
and insta'llation of sanitary sewers in Grove Street rrom P•Iissouri Avenue ta Betty
Lane. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #�63-68 be ado�ted and that the
proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner
Fields ard carried unanimouslg�
The City Attorney presented for aeceptance one temporary and one �ermanent
easement from Bay Bluffs Estates, Inc., in Section 17-29-16, and an easemer.t fram
Metz � White, Inc., in the SW '1/4 of Section 19-29-16 for installation of sanitary
sewer 1ine, Clearwater East Soutlz Interceptor. Cc�mmissioner Insco moved to accept
the aasements describe�l and the proper officials be authorized to record same,
Mo`tion was seconded by Commissioner Fialds and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-69 was presented for dedicati:on of right of way on Sand Key
in Sections 17-29-15, 19-29-15, 20-29-15, 30-29-15, Commissianer Fields moved
Resolution #�63-69 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorize� to execurte
i•t. rtotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimcusly,
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June 25, 1963
Resol.ution #63-70 was presented requirin� 45 property owners to clean their
lots of weeds and undergrot�th. Commissioner Fields moved that Pesolution i�63-7p
be adopted and that the proper oificials be authorized to execute it. I�[otion was
seaonded by Commissioner Turner anc3 carried unan�mously.
Resolution i�63-71 wa3 presented authorizing payment of $324.74 to th� Bank oi
Clearwater for trustee's compensation as provicled in Construction Trust Fund a�;ree-
ment dated Ju1y 18, 19F1, from Utility Tax Improvement Certificates, Series 196-0.
Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #63-71 be adopted and that the proper
o:f#'icials be auth�rized to ea;ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney recommended executing quit claim deeds to the various property
owners along Stevenson Creek where fill from dred�ing added to their Droperties. Fle
stated that the State of Florida renounces any claim to this ].and and that the City
has no claim either, Commissioner Smith moved that the Cit,y grant a qui't claim deed
to each of the abutting aroperty owners and riparian rights fronti.ng on Lots 1 to
27, Block E. Avondale Subdivi.sion, and Lots 2 throu�h 10, Biocic D, Fairmont Subdivision,
as recommended by the City Attorney and the proper of�icials be authorized to execute
these deeds, Motior_ was,seconaed by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimouslv.
Commissioner Smith moved to excuse Gommissioner Insco from the meeting at this
time. Motion was seconced by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimausly.
The Mayor announced that the Suncoast League ot' Municipalities members had been
invited to aarticipate in the "Today" netorork T.V. show with each community being
assessed $SOOo00 and the preparztion or six placards for the "Florida Showcase"
where the show emanates from each morning. Commissioner Fields moved that the $500,00
assessment be approved as recommended by the Tlayor with the funds and the brochure
going to the Chamber of Commerce and they be ins�tructed to implement the program
immediately. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously,
The Mayor requested the City i�ianager to contact the owners of the Greenwood
Apartments and request them to conduct a general clzan-up c�:mpaign on the apartments.
The M3yor suggeste� that tne Commission a.:thorize the Manager to place planters
between spaces on the sidewalk where tandem parking is used in order to have �reenery
for beautification.
T'he City Commission now adjourned as the City Gommission and actin� as Trustees
of the Pension Fund heard letters read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension
Fund recommending zhat Ralph V. Culver, Attendant I, Sewage Treatment Plant; Donald
E. Idewman, Driver, Refuse Div., Utility Dept.; and Car1 Sawyer, Mechanic I, Garage
Division, be admi-tted to the Pension Plan, Commissioner Smith movad that the employees
named be accepted in the Pension Plan. M,otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and ezrried unanimously.
A letter was read from I�r. G. A, Kearney, Attendant at the Gas Plant, requesting
retirement under the Cit� Emp].oyees' Pension Plan, A letter was also read fram the
Advisory Committee recommenc�ing that Mr. G. A. Kearney be retired at a pension of
$175.67 per month beginning �uly 13, 1963, Commissioner Fields moved that Mr. G, A.
Y.earney, Attendant at the Gas ?lant, be retired at a pension of $175.67 per month •
effective JulS� 13, 1963. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
There being, no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.I°I.
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CITY COMMTSSIOTJ MEE�'IIJG
June 25, 1963
A6EI�jDA
C:CTY COMMISSTON MEETI2�j6
JUNE 25, 1963
1:30 P.M.
Invocation
Infiroductions
Minutes o� Precedin� Meetin�;s
Public Hearings
Reports trom City Manager
Repo�ts �rom City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
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Publie Hearings
evon Drive Draina�e, Surfacing � Curbing
2. Sunnydale� Sedeva � Granada Sanitary Sewer
Repoxts from City Manager
3. Bids, Utilities Post Card Bi11s
4. Bids, Radio iquipment
5, Bids, Lawn Bowling Rinks
6. Bids� Grand View Terraee Sa.nitary Sewers
7. Request to discuss Use of Tax Funds by
C �f C- Leonard Merrill
8. Discussion - Ban on Sale � Consumption af
Beer - Public Beaches
9. Transfer of. Leases - Pier Pavilion & Marina
10. Florida Power - Bill of Sale - Underground
Lighting
11. Additional Sick Leave Request - Gambrell
12, Appointment - Charities Board Member
13� State Road Dept. Agreement - Gas Line
Sunset Point Road
14, Change Order #1 - Giuliani Contract -
Clearwater �`ast
15. Other Engineering 1°tatters
16. Verbal Reports and Other E'ending Matters
P.eports from City Attorney
17. Acceptanee of R 47 Deed - t4alnut St. �x�t.
18. R�solution - Dedication of R/'�l - Walnut
Street Extension
19. AssessmAnt Resolution - Keystone Area Paving
2�. Acceptance o� Easements - Mandalay Subd.
Brookwood Terrace � Mandalay Unit �5
21, Ord. ;�975 - Intent to Annex Portion of Sec.
19-29-16 (Far Horizons Mobile Home), Lot 36
Sunset Highlands Unit 2(E.H, Bur,r) and
Portion of Sec, 24-29-15 (Oak Grove Junior
High), Part of Lot 2 Mosell Acres {Dorothv
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22. Ord, i�976 -�mending Sec. 21-11 of Code re-
latin� to tax imposed on Cigarettes and
fixing Rates,
23. Assessment itesolution - Grove Street Paving
and Sanitary Sewer.
24, Acceptance of Easements - Clearwater East
Intereeptor
25. Resolution - Dedication of P/W - Sand Key
26, Resoluzion - Lot MowinU
P E T T T I G N
We, the undersi�ned proPerty ocmers in thz area from �ranada a�o and including
Sunnydale, Edgewater �rive to A.C,L. Railroad, feel that at this time the installa-
tion of Sanitary Sewers is not needed and is not necessary. We are opposed tq sewer
installation in our area.
Sipned by ( 55 persons)
P E T I T I 0 V
Lde the undersi�ned taxpayers and resort operators do hereby appeal to our City
Commission to protect our. tax funds by restraining the Greater Clearwater Chamber
of Commerce from sharing the benefits fram tax support and the name of Clearwa-Ler
with their members outside our ci.ty resulting in loss to Clearwater members and tax
payers.
Signed by (approximately 19$ persons)
May 31, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, I'lorida
6entlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, yqu are hereby notified
that, Ralph V. Culver! At-�er,dant I, Sewa�e Treatment Plant, has l�een duly eYamined by
� a lc�cal Physician and desi�nated by him as a"First Class" risk.
' The above employee began his service with the City o� Clearwater on Dee, 6, 1962, He
is under 45 ,yea�s of a�e (birth date Aug. 9, 1923? and meet� the reouirements of our
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Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he kae accepted inta 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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I�tay 31, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Plorida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Emgloyees' Pension Fund, you are hereUy natified
that, Donald E, Newman, Driver, Refuse Div., Utility Dept, ]-�as been duly examined by
a local Physician and designated by him as a"First Glass" risk,
The above employee began nis service with the City of Clearwater on Nov. 26, 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date Nov. 13, 1922) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service.
It is hereby recom*nended 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
June 14, 1963
Honor�ble City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that, Carl Sawyer, Mechanic I, Garage div. has been dulp examined by a local Physician
and designated by him as z"First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Nov. 19g 1962. He
is under 45 years of age (birth date July 7, 19253 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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June 4, 1963
Honorabie City Co,-nmissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of thz City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified
that ir. view of the attached letter from Mr. G. A. Kearney, who has completed twenty-
faur years and two weeks service Y7ith the City, the Advisory Committee recommends that
he be setired at a pension of $175.67 per:mon2h effective July 13, 1963.
Under the terms of the Pension Plan, the com�utation is as follows:
Total wages oaid for the 1.ast five years $21,924,80
l�verage wages per year 4,384.96
Average o�ages per month 365.41
2% x 365.41. = 7.3082
24 yrs 2 wks ser.vice x 7,3082 =$175,67 Monthly Pension
Mr. Kearney meets all the requirements for x=tirement under our Pension Plan and has
given the City many years of untiring service as Attendent at the Gas Plant for the
City of Glearwa�er.
Respectfu?ly submitted,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
City Employees' Pension Plan
/s/ Pzul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ He1en Peters
I hereby certify the above dates and ca'lculations to be correct according to the
records of this office.
/s/ Kenneth McCreary, Finance Director
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June 4th, 19&3
City of Clearwater, Fla.
Pension Committee:
I am requestin� reti•rement under the Pensian Plan, to becomE effective July llth� 1963
which uri11 be my last day of employment with the City.
truly yours,.
/s/ Adolph Y.earney
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