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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 21, 196)
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater me~ in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, October 21, 196) at 1:30 P.M. wi~h the follo~1ng members present:
Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Commieaioner
Cleveland Insco Commissioner
knos G. Smith Commissioner
Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Commissioner
Absent:
Herbert R. Fields
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Guy L. Kennedy, Jr.
Max Battle
Willis Booth
Oi ty lwlanager
Asst. City Attorney
City Engineer
Folice Chie~
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Booth.
Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes or the meeting of October 7, 196) be ap-
proved as recorded and as submitted in wri~ten summation by the Clerk to each
Commissioner subject to approval of Commissioner Fields. Motion ~as seconded by
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Mayor presented a Citation to William McClarnand~ Jr., in appreciation for
public service as a member of the Plumbers Advisory Board of the City of Clearwater
during the years 1962-63. M~McClarnand was not present.
Another Citation was presented to the daytime Sertoma Club and La Sertoma Club
in appreciation for outstanding contribution to ~he City of Clearwater. Mr. Orin
Yarbrough, President of the Sertoma Club accepted the aw~d.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Cody Fo~ler, past President of the American Bar
Association, who presen~ed an award to the Clearwat~ Municipal Court, for first
place among cities or 25,000 to 50,000, for the greatest improvement in its Traffic
Court, which was accepted by Judge Owen S. Allbritton III. Commissioner Insco moved
that the City Manager prepare and present proper plaque to each indi~idua1 judge.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the low bid of Interbay Corporati~n ~or paving of
Clearwater Beach parking lot. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommend-
ation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City
Manager ~hat the contract for paving of Clearwater Beach parking lot be awarded to
Interbay Corporation, Dunedin, for the sum of $49,8$0.75, which is the lowest and
best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and speci~icat1ons and
bid, and which shall be completed on or before November 29, 1963. Notion was
seconded by Cownissioner Insco and carried unanimous1y.
The City Manager presented ror a~proval the itemized budget of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of ~8,500. Commissioner Insco moved that the
budget as presented by the Junior Chmnber of Commerce be approved. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the Pinellas Association for Retarded
Children to hold a circus on October 22, 1963 on Highland Avenue, north of Lakeview
and have reques~ed that the City w~ive the usual fee and grant the permit. After
cheCking, no reason was found to deny the permit. Commissioner Insco moved that the
approval be granted and that the fee be waived but the p~per bond for cleanup be
required. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a similar request from the Junior Ch~ber or Commerce
asking that the fee be waived for the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus which they
are sponsoring, on November 8th, 196; to be held on Gulf-eo-Bay Blvd., one block west
of U. S. Highway 19. Commissioner Turner moved that the request be granted as asked
fort waiving the ree, provided the proper bond ror cleanup be posted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
An application was considered from Russell Shores, for permission to operate a
second hand store at 1707 N. Ft. Harrison Ave. The City Manager stated the Police
Department had checked and round no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Insco
moved the applica~ion be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carTied UDanimously.
A request was considered to transfer a second hand seore license from Edna
Ferguson. deceased, to James E. Ferguson, at 508 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. The City
Manager reported that after checking no reason had been found to deny the transfer.
Commissio~er Turner moved the transfer be approved. Motion was seconded ~
Commissiomer Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request ~rom Holder T. Paine, naw Bole stockholder
of Wards Checker Cab Co. Inc. that the taxi permit ownership be transferred to him
from John H. Pearson. Richard Bennison, A~torney, representing Mr. Paine, also
stated ~hat the company may be reorganized and the name cnanged and _eked thae
approval be given a~ this time for such changes. The Assistant City Attorney did
DO~ feel ~hat sach requests could be done at this time, bat that if a certified
copy of the records of the Secretary of State was provlde~ showing the changes tha~
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 21, 1963
he fel~ the City Manager would have the authority to take whatever action necessary
a~ that time. Commissioner Turner moved the request be granted. Motion _aa sec-
onded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner read Resolution #63-125 recognizing the passing of Guy L.
Kennedy, Sr., and acknowledging his service to the City and moved that the resolu-
tion be passed and adopted and that the proper ofticials be authorized ~o execute
i~. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Resolution ~63-126 was presented authorizing payment of $60.00 to Rompon &
Associates, tor survey ot Lot 1, Block 1, Gould & EWing's 1st Addi~ion. from
Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1959.
Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #63-126 be passed and adopted and the proper
ofticials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded bf Commissioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #63-127 was presented authorizing payment ot $2,500 to Caldwell,
Trimble & Mitchell, Attorneys, New York, N. Y. tor professional services rendered
in connection ~ith $l,SOO,OOO Utilities Tax Dnprovement Certificates, Series of
1962, dated December 1, 1962 of the City ot Clearwater, trom Construction Trust
Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962. Commissioner Turner
moved Resolution #63-127 be passed and adopted and that the proper o~ticials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded bf Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
Resolution #63-128 was presented authorizing payment ot $457.00 to the First
National Bank of Clearwater for Trustee's Compensation, from Construction Trust
Fund, Incinerator Revenue Bonds, Series 1963. Commissioner Turner moved Resolution
#63-128 be passed and adopted and that the proper ofticials be authorized ~o execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #989
amending Section 6 (1) ot Ordinance #909, and Section 2-24 (A) (1) of the 1962 City
Code to provide an amended formula upon which a police officer's retirement income
is based. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #989 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #989 be considered on its second reading
by title only with the unanimous consent ot the Commission. Motion ~as seconded by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by tit1~ only.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #989 be passed on its second reading by title
only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #989 be read and considered on its third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of
Lhe Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smi~h and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #989 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the proper officials be author-
ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #990,
intent to annex the northwesterly 511.96 feet ot Lot 6, Mosell Acres. Commissioner
Turner moved Ordinance #990 be passed on its tirst reading. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #990 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by
title only. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #990 be passed on its second reading
by ~itle only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #990 be read and considered on its third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of
~he Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #990 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the proper officials be au~hor-
ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimOUSly.
The Assistant City Attorney read in tull on its first reading Ordinance #991,
amending the ordinances and City Code pertaining to plats and subdivisions to permit
approval of lots below minimum widths or areas. Commissioner Turner moved Ord1.nance
#991 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #991 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 Turner moved Ordinance #991 be passed on its second reading
by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #991 be read and considered on its third
and tinal reading at ~his meeting ot the Commission with ~he unanino~s consent of
the Comm1ssion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #991 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the proper officials be author-
i.ed to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEET ING
Oc~ober 21, 1963
Resolution #63-129 was presented requiring 38 property owners to clean their
,lots ot weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #63-129
be approved and the proper orricials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Arthur Kruse announced that the Resort Group had withdrawn from the
Clearwater Beach Association and wished to revitalize their original Charter 8S
the Clear_ater Beach Resort Asso~iation. He also stated that Mr. Joseph Pletcher
and the Resort Group no longer have authority to speak tor the Clearwater Beach
Associat.ion.
Mr. Guy L. Kennedy, Jr., spoke in behalf of the r~ily of Mr. Guy L.
Kennedy, Sr. expressing their wisnes in thanking each and everyone for giving his
fat.her t.he opportunit.y to serve the City on the Commission and on City Boards.
Mr. Arthur Kruse reported that he had received calls asking for 1nrormat.1on
on the cleanup campaign. He said he had suggested that they broadcast the request
to cleanup the City through every channel available. Commissioner Insco stated
that ac~on was needed and suggested a crash program asking for the various civic
and service clubs to help get t.hings in shape by December.
Commissioner Smith reported several places that had t.rash to be picked up on
the Beach and some holes in Bay Esplanade.
Commissioner Insco asked ror a report about the membership of the service
clubs and local residents sending at. least five invitaUons to people up nort.h to
come and visit Clearwat.er this year.
Commissioner Insco moved that ~he Mayor and Commissioners; the City Attorneys;
Municipal Finance Director; the City Clerk, a8 President or the Florida MuniCipal
Finance Officers Association and the three Municipal Judges be authorized to attend
with their expenses paid the Florida League of Municipalities in Tampa, October 27,
28 and 29, 1903. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and car.ried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco reported that the Executive Board of the Florida League of
Municipalities would be receptive to an invitation to hold their convention in
Clearwater and therefore moved that the City ext.end an invitation to the Florida
League of Municipalities ~o hold their 1965 convention in Clearwater. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
In response to a question from the Mayor, the City Manager reported that the
planters for downt.own Clearwat.er were on order and should arrive soon. The Mayor
recommended a straw ballot to determine the feeling of the citizens relating to
renaming Clearwater to Clearwater Beach. After discussion, Commissioner Insco
moved that the City Manager and the press work out a coupon to be published in
the newspapers for people to express their opinion relating to having Clearwater
renamed Clearwater Beach and the Manager to report the results to the Commissioh.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Ci~y Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as
Trus~ee8 of the Pension Fund heard a letter read Erom the Advisory Committee
recommending that Thomas J. Cribbs, laborer, Public Works Dept., Streets Division;
Roosevelt Hughley, laborer, Public Works Dept., St.reets Division; and Joseph
Peterson, Collector, Refuse Division, Utility Dept.. be admitted to the Pension
Plan. Commissioner Turner moved that the employees named be accepted in the
Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
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CTTY COMNISSION MEETING
October 21, 1963
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, I�londa,y, October 21, 1963 at 1:30 P.M. with the following member s presen�:
Robert L. Weatherly Mapor-Commissioner
Cleveland Insco Cammissioner
Amos G. Sraith Commissioner
Joseph K. Turner, Sr. Commissioner
Absent:
Herbert R. Fields
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Guy L. Kennedy, Jr.
Max Battle
Willis Booth
Commies�oner
City Manager
Asst. City Attorney
Gity Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The ineocation was given by Chief Booth.
Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the meeting of October �, 1963 be ap-
proved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Cler k to each
Commissioner subject to approval of Commissioner Fields. Motion was seconded bq
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
The Mayor presented a Citation to William MeClarnand; Jr., in appreciation for
public service as a member of the Plumbers Advisory Board of the City of Clearwater
during the years 1962-63. Mr. McClarnar�d was not present.
�lnother Citation was presented to the daytime Sertoma Glub and La Sertoma Club
in appreciation for outstanding contribution to the City of Clearwater. Irlx�. Orin
Yarbrough, President of ihe Sertoma Club accepted the award.
The N�ayor introduced Mr. Cody FowZer, past President of the American Bar
Association, who presented an award to the Clearwater Municipal Court, for first
place amon� cities of 25,000 to 50,000, for the greatest improvement in its Traffic
Court, which was accepted by Judge Owen S. Allbritton ITL Commissic�ner Insco moved
that the Ci�y Manager prepare and gresent proper plaque to each indi•ridual judge.
Motion was seconded by Commissi�ner Turner anci carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the low bid Qf Interbay Corporata.on yor paving of
Clearwater Beach parking lot. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommend-
ation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing �gent, cor�curred in by the City
Nanager that tre contract for paving of Clearwatsr Beach parking lot be awarded �o
Interbay Gorporation, Dunedin, for the sum of �1�9,$$0.75, which is the lowest anci
best responsible bi@ and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
said �ontract which shall be in accordance wi�h the plans and specifications and
bid, and which shall be completed on or before Ivovember 29, 1963. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unaniffiously.
Tne City Manager presented for a proval the itemized budget of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of �$,50a. Commissioner Insco moved that the
budget as presented by the Junior Chamber of Commerce be approved. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimouslp.
The City Manager presented a request from the Pinellas Association for Retarded
Children to hold a circus on October w?, 1963 on Highland Avenue, north of Lakeview
and have requested: that the City �ia�.ve �he usual fee and grant the permit. After
checking, no reason was �'ound to denp the permite Commissioner Insco moved that the
approval be grantec� and that the fee be waived but the pro�r bond for cleanup be
required. M�tion was seaonded by Commissioner Turner and c�rried unanimous.lp.
The City Manager presented a similar request from the Junior Chambe� of Commerce
asking that tha fe� he waived for the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus which they
are sponsoringi on Noveraber $th, 1963 to be held on Gulf-to-Bay B7.vd., one block west
ef U. S. Highway 19. Commissioner Turner moved that �he request be granted as asked
for, waiving the fee, provided the proper bond for cleanup be posted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously..
An application was considered fram RusselT 5hores, for perm3ssion ta ope�ate a
second hand store at 1707 N. Fte Harrison Ave. :he City Manager stated the Police
Department had checked and found no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Insco
moved the application bs approve�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
A request was considered to transfer a second hand store licsnse from Edna
Ferguson, deceased, to �Tames E. Ferguson, at 5�$ S. Ft. Harrison Ave. The C,ity
PQanager reported that after cheaking no reason had been found to deny the transfer.
Comarissioner Turner moved the transfe•r be approved. Motion was second�d by
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The City i�fanager presented a request from Holder T. Paine, now sole stookholder
o� Wards Checker Cab Co. Tnc. that the taxi germit ownership be transf�rred to him
from J�hn H. Pearson. Richard Bennison, A��orney, representing Mr. F'aine, also
stated that the company may be reorganized and the name cha�ed and �sked that
approval be given at this time for such changes. The Assistant City Attorney did
not Feel that such requests could be �ione at this time, but that if a certified
copy of the records of the Secretary of State was prov�ded showing the changes that
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CITY COMMISSIQN MEETING
October 21, 1963
he felt the Ci�y �fanager would have the author3ty to take whatever action necessarp
at that time. Commissioner Turner mov ed the s�equest be granted. Motion was sec-
onded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Cnmmissioner Turner �ead Resolution #63-125 recognizing the passing of Guy L.
Kennedy, Sr., and acknowledging his service to the City and moved that the re�olu-
tion be passed and adopted and tha� the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Corrunissianer Smith ar,d carried unanimously.
Resolution �63-126 was presented authorizing payment of $�60.Q0 ta Rompon &
Associates, for survey of Lot 1, Block 1, Gould �C Ewing�s lst Addition, fr�m
Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1959.
Commissioner Smith moved Resol��tion #63-126 be passed and adopted and the proper
ofiicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
Resolution �63-127 was presented authorizing payment of �2,500 to Caldwell,
Trimble & Mitchell, Attorneys, New York, N. Y. for praiPssiona7. services rendered
in connection with �l,$00,000 Utilities Tax :Improvement Certiiicates, 5eries of
1962, dated December 1, 196z of the Citp oi Clearwater, from Construction Trust
Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of i962. Comm3ssioner Turner
move� Resolution ¢�63-127 be passed and adopted and that the proper offiaial:� be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
Resolution �63-12$ was presented authorizing payment of �457.00 to the First
National Bank oi Clearwater for Trusteets Compensation, fxom Construction Trust
Fund, Incinerator Revenue Bonds, Series 1963. Commissioner Turner moved Resolution
#63-12$ be passed and adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The Assistant i,ity Attorney reac3 in �u17� on its first readin Ordir�ance #9�9
amending Section 6(1) of Ordina:.ce �909, and Section 2-2w (A) (1� of the 1962 City
Code ta provide an amended fnrmula upon which a police officer�s retiremen� income
is based. Commissioner Turner mo�ed Ordinanae �9$9 be passed on its first reading.
Motion �aas seconded by i�ommissioner Smith and carried unanimouslye
Commissioner Turner maned Ordinance �9$g be considered on its second reading
by title only with the unani.mous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ins�o and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by titl� on3.y.
Commissioner Turner moved Ardinance �9$9 be passed on its second reading by title
only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith anri carried u�nanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance �9$9 be read and considered on it� third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of
the Gommission. t:otion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance �f9$9 be passed
on 3ts third and final reading and adopted and that the proper officials be author-
ized to execute it. bSotion was seconcied by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance �990,
iatent ta annex the northwesterly 511.96 feet of Lot 6, Mosell Acres. Commissioner
Turner moved Ordir.ance #990 be passed on i�ts first reading. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Qomm�.ssianer Turner moved Ordinance �990 be read and aonsidered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commissione Motion was
seconded bq Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Ordinance �aas read by
title only. Commissioner Turner movsd Ordinance �990 be passed on its second reading
by title only. idoti�n was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance #990 bs read and considered on its third
and final. reading at this meeting of the Commission with t he unanimous consent of
the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The Ord3nance was r�ead in full. Commissioner Turner maved Ordinance #990 be passed
on i�s third aad final reading and a.dapted and tha� the proper o�f icials be authflr-
azed to execute i�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimouslgr.
The Assis�ant City Attorney read in full on its fix st read3ng Ordinance �g91,.
amending the ordinances and Citp Code pertaining to plats and subdivisions to pe�mit
approval of lots below minimum widths or areas. Commissioner Turner mo�red Ordinance
�91 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ardinance #9q1 be r�ad and considered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent af the Commissione Motion was
seconded by C�mmissioner Insco and carried unanimously. TFie Ordinance was read by
title only. Commissioner Turner �oved Ordinance #g91 be passed on its second reading
by title only. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner SmitY and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Turner moved Ordinar_ce #991 b� read and considered on its third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission with the unanimous consent of
the Commission. Motion was sec�nded by Commissioner Insco and carrie@ unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Turner moved Ordinance �997, be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the propar officials be author-
ized to execute it. I+�otion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unaniraously.
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CITY CONIMISSION MEETTNG
October 2I, 1g63
Resolution �63�-129 was presented requiring 3$ property owners to clean their
lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commiasioner Insco moved that Resolution �63-12q
be appxoved and the proper officials be authorized to exe�ute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Arthur Kruse announced th at the Resort Group had wi'zhdrawn £rom the
Clearwater Beach Association and wished to revitalize their original Cha_�ter as
the Clearwater Beach Resort Association. He also stated that Mr. Joseph Fletcher
and the Resort Grs�up no longer have authority to speak for the Clearwater Beach
Association.
Mr. Guy L. Kennedy, Jr., spoke in behalf of the family of Mr. Gup L.
Kennedy, Sr. expressing their wishes in thanking each and everyone for gfvir_g his
father the opportunity to serve the City on the Commission and on City Boards.
Nlr. Arthur Kruse reported th at he had received calls asking for information
on ths cleanup campaign. He said he had suggested that they broadcast the request
to cleanup the City through every channel available. Commissioner Insco stated
that acti on was needed and sugg�s�ed a crash program asking �or the various civic
and service clubs to help get things in shape by December.
Commissioner Smith reported several places that had tr�sh to be picked up on
the Beach and some holes in Bay Esplanade.
Commissioner Insco asked for a report about the membership of the service
clubs and local residents sending at least five invitations to people up n�rth to
came and visit Clearwater this year.
Commissioner Insco moved that the Mayor aad Commissioners; �he City Attorneys;
Municipal Finance Director; the City C1erk, as President of the Florida Municipal
Finance Ofiicers Association and the three Municipal Judges be authori2ed to attend
with their expenses paid the Florida League of Municipalities in Tampa, October 2'7,
2$ and 29, 1963. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Inseo reported that tne Executive Board of the Florida I,ea�ue of
Municipalities would be receptive to an invitation to hold their convention in
Clearwater and therefore moved that the City extend an invitation ta the Florida
League of Municipalities to hold the3r 1965 conventi�n in Clearcaater, Motion was
secnnded by Commi.ssioner Turner and carried unanimously,
In response to a question from the Ma�or, the City Manager reported that the
planters for downtown Clearwater were on order and should arrive soon. The Mayor
recommended a straw ballot to determine the feeling of the citizens relating to
renaming Clearwater to Clearwater Beach. After discussion, Gommissioner Insco
mov�ed that the Citp Manager and the press work out a coupon to be published in
the newspapers for people to express their opinion relatxng to having Clearwater
re�lamed C?.earwat�r Beach and the Manager to report the results to the Commission.
Moi.ion was se�conded by Oommissioner Turner and carried unanimouslq.
The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and actin� as
Trustees of the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee
recommending that Thomas J. Cribbs, laborer, Public Works Dept., Streets Division;
Roosevelt Hughley, laborer, Public V�lorks Depte, S�reets Division; and Joseph
Peterson, Collector, Refuse Division, Utility �ept. be admitted to the Pension
Plan. Comueissioner Turner moved that the employees na�ced be accepted in �he
Pension Plan. Motion seas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimouslq.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 P,M.
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GITY CAN�'fISSION i�IEETTIQG
October 21, 1963
AC�EATDA C itat io n
CI`i'Y COMMISSIOn MF.�TING
OCTOBER 21, 1963 Award
1:30 P.P�I.
1. American Bar Association Traf�ic Court
Invocation
Reports from City Mana�er
Introductions
2. Bids, Clearwater Beach Parking Lot
i�Iinutes of Preceding Meetings
3. J"unior Chamber of Commerce Budget
Public Hearings
4. Approval of Permits - Sponsorship of Circus:
Reports f�om City Manager a. Pinellas Assoc. for Retarded Children -
October 22nd
rZeports from City Attorney b. JC?s - ATovember $th
Gitizens to be Heard 5. Requests for Seco nd Hand Store License &
Transfer
Other Commissior. Action a. Russell Shores - 17�7 N. Fte Harrison
b. James E. Fergusor. (transfer) 50$ S.
Adjournment Ft. Harrison
1�Teeting Pension Plan Trustees 6. Request for Transfe� of Taxi Permit Owr�er-
ship - Wards Checker Cab
7. Other Engineering Matters
$. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Re�orts from City Attorney
g. Resolution - Passing of Ex-Comm. Kennedy
10. Resolut�on - Payment bo Rompon & Assoc.,
Utilities Tax Imp. Certo, 1959 Series
11. Resolution -= Fayment to Caldwell, Trimble
& biitchell, Utilities Tax Tmp. Cer�,.,
19b2 se-ries
12. Resolution, Payment of Trustees Fee -
Incinerator
13. Ord. �'9$9 - Amending Sec. 2-21�(A) (1) of
Gode re Normal Retirement of Police Officers
1�.. Ord. �990 - Intent to Annex I�orthwesterly
511.g6 feet of' Lat 6 of Mosell Acres
(Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan)
15. Ord. �991 - Amendment to Ord. �632
16. Lot Mowing Resolution
Sept. 16, 1963
Hor�orable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the Ci.�.y of Clearwater Employees� Pension, Fund, you are hereby
notified that, Thomas J. Cribbs, Laborer, Pub. Wks, Dept. Sts. Div., has been
duly examined by a 1oca1 Phpsiciar_ and designated by him as a"First Class'r
risk.
'Phe above empl�yee began his service with the City of Clearwater on Feb. 19,
1963. He is under 1�5 years of age (birthdate March 23, 1923) and mcets the
reguirements of our Civil Service.
It is her�eby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into
membership.
Very Truly Yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employeest Pension Fund
/s� Pau� Kane, Chairman
�s/ Edwin Blanton
�s/ Helen Peters
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CITY CON�.t-iTSSTQPi N,EETING
Oataber 2�., 1963
September 1'0, 1g63
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gent?emen:
C�s Trust��s of the Ci�y of Clearwater Empioyees� Pensio�. Fund, you are
hereby notli'ied that, Rnosevelt Hughley, laborer, Pub. V�ks, Dept. Sts. div.
has been duly examined by a local Phpsician and designated by him as a 11First
Classt� risk.
The above employee began his service with the City of Clearwater on
Feb.27, 1963, He is under 1�5 years of age (birthdate Septi. 9, 1937) and
meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee tha� he be accepted
into mBmbership.
Very, Truly Yours,
l�dvisory Committee of
The Employees� Pension Fund
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
fs/ Edwin Blanton
/s� Helen Peter s
' September 16, 1963
Honorable City Commission
Clearwat er, Florida
Gentlemen:
�s T=u�te�s of the City of Clearwater �inployees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified �hat, Jcseph Peterson, Gollector, Refuse Div, Util. �ept.
has been duly examined 't�y a local Physician and designated bp him as a t1First
Class�� risk>
The abova employee beuan his service i��ith the City of Clearwater on
Tsarc?� 6, 1963. He is under 45 years of a�e {birthdate July 2, 1a33) and
meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hes�eby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very Truly Yours,
Advi�ory Corr�nittee of
The Employees� Pension Fund
�s% Paul Kane, Ghair:nan
/s� Edwin Blanto n
/s� Helen Feters
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