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City
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 1, 1964
The City Commission or the City of Clearwater mee in regular
Hall, Monday, June 1, 1964, at 1:)0 P.M., with the following
Robert L. Weatherly
Herbert R. Fields
Amos G. Smith
Joseph K. Turner, Sr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Conunissioner
Absent:
Cleveland Insco
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R. Stewart
Her bert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
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The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Re~. Ell~8
Graves, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Commissioner Fields moved that the mi~~tes of
the meetings of May 4th and 18th, 1964 be approved as recorded and as s~bm1tted in
written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Kotion was seconded Uy
Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith asked to vary from the agenda to present Mayor Weatl1erly with
a Certificate of Appreciation to the City ot Clearwater for working ~ith the Junior
Chamber of Commerce on their projects this past year.
Commissioner Turner moved to excuse Commissioner Insco from this meeti~g.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a public hearing for installation of sanitary se~ers in
Gulf to Bay Acres, Blocks A, B, C, D, and Gulf to Bay Acres, First Addition, Blocks
D, E, & F, including acreage south of Shelley Street. The City Engineer reported at
the preliminary hearing the estimated cost per front foot ~as given as 14.52. Since
then it has been reduced to $3.95 by adding the property South o~ She~ley Street and
further stated that of the 115 property owners involved, 34 were in favor, 27 opposed
and 5~ expressed no opinion. Mr. Harry Hall from the Pinellas County Health
Department endorsed the project and stated complaints had been received about the
septic tanks flowing into lakes in the area. Russell Ford and Jerry Alspech spoke in
opposition to the project. Charles Dotterrer, Charles Rritton, Rich~d Eppley and
Gustav Koch endorsed the project, but wanted it in the easement. Robert Baker and
Earl Coburn asked questions about the assessment regarding vacant lots and interest
charges. Commissioner Turner moved after having conducted this public hearing and
having heard no valid objections, that the City Manager and City Engineer be author-
ized to proceed with this project of. Gulf to Bay Acres sanitary se~ers, ~ preparing
the plans and putting it out for bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of U. S. Pipe & Found~ for ~200 ft.
6 inch cast iron ~ater pipe. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recowmenda~ion
of the Utilities Manager and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concarred in by the City Manager
that the contract for cast iron water pipe be awarded to U. S. Pipe & Foandr,y,
Birmingham, Alabama, for $7,035 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and tnat
the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract whicb
shall be in accordanc e with the plans and specifications and bid. Moti on was sec:onded
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager stated that two bids had been received for t~o-~ay radio equ~p-
ment but noted that the low "installed" total bid meeting City specifications was
submitted by Motorola at $5,150.601 but he recommended accepting the .installed bid of
General Electric in the amount of ~4,elO.50 for all 25/30 watt units as their price
for 15 ~att units was considered excessive. The Mayor requested that action be
deferred. Commissioner Smith moved that the bid for radio equipment be postponed in
accordance with the Mayor's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Maurice R. Clemens, 1271 Keene Road, addressed the Commiss1o~ on his request
for reduction in auction license fee, as it would only be for 3 days on the
Montgomery Ward & Company parking lot. He explained that his group had a ne~ sa~es
promotion idea which would give Clearwater considerable publicity. Commissioner
Turner moved that an auction license at the regular fee be granted Montgonery W~d ~
Company which said license is to be used on their parking lot, located on tne West
side of Missouri Avenue at the intersection of Cleveland Street upon satisfactory
showing to the Finance Director that Montgomery Ward & Company is joining in this
request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
It was explained that the Construction Trust Fund would not allow a payment to
Jones~ahoney Company which was approved on May l8ta, 1964, until a certiricate of
completion of the project was furnished, but that there was some question as to
whether this should be signed as the incinerator is not working quite satisfactory.
After discussion, it was agreed to pay the amount dae Jones-Mahoney Company. but w1~h-
hold the amount due Plibrico Company. Commissioner Fie1ds moved that the C1.ty Manager
and other City officials be authorized to do all thi~s necessary to pay Jones-Mahoney
Company a portion of the money due them not to exceed $4) ,000, with the balance du.e
. Plibrico Company to be withheld for further action of this Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimous1y.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 1, 1964
An application was considered from Girard Jewelers ot Clearwater, Inc., for
a pawnbrokers license to be used in connection with their jewelry store at 526
Cleveland Street. The City Manager stated the Police Department had checked and
found no reason to deny the license. Commdssioner Turner moved tnat the application
be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Mr. E. Louis Canner requested that action on his application for a pawnbroker's
license be de~erred.
An application ~as considered from Samuel E. Grant, Green~od Apartments, tor
a taxi permit. The City Manager stated that the Police Department had checked and
found no reason to deny the license. Commissioner Fields moved that the application
be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
An application was considered from Thomas Taxi, 1104 N. Greenwood Avenue for
permit to operate another cab in the N. Greenwood area. The City Manager stated the
Police Department had checked and round no reason to deny the request. Commissioner
Fields moved that the application be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Manager read a letter of resignation from Gonzalo Garcia, from the
Board of Adjustment ~ Appeal on Zoning, to be efrective immediately. Commissioner
Turner moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of thanks be
sent to Mr. Garcia for his services. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously.
The Mayor recommended the name of Mr. James A. Novotny for the Board of
Adjustment & Appeal on Zoning to replace ~~. Carcia.
The City Manager recommended that the ~ormer club house of the Lawn Bowling Club
be moved to the Clearwater Airpark property on Saturn Avenue across from the tittle
League Field. The property will be subleased to the Disabled American Veterans by
Mr. Robert Bickerstaffe who leases the Airpark from the City ~ith the building to be
moved at no cost to the City. Commissioner Turner moved that the sublease agreement
be approved between the Clearwater Flying Company and the Disabled American Veterans
and tbat the proper officials be authorized to execute the sublease agreement.
Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Commissioner
Smith moved that this Board approve the recommendation relating to the Lawn Bowling
Club building and details pertaining to it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and carried unanimously.
~he City Manager reported that the Post Office Department had agreed to pay all
the atilities for their portion of the Marina Building to be occupied by the branch
Post Office on Clear~ater Beach and recommended an amendment to the original lease.
Commissioner Fields moved that the amendment to the lease be approved and the proper
ofricials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid or Commercial Contractors for the
demo~ishing and rebuilding of the East End of the present Marina Building for the
Cle~water Beach Station of the United States Post Office. Commissioner Smith moved
upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and the Asst. Furchasing Agent,
conc~red in by the City Manager that the contract for the United States Post Office,
Clearwater Beach Station, be awarded to Commercial Contractors for the sum of
$25,950.00, 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
tne plans and speci~ications and bid, and that the contractor not be issued his notice
to proceed until the signed amendment to the ~ease is returned ~rom the Post Office
Department in Atlanta, Georgia. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unani~ously.
The City Manager reported that a number of requests had been received for the
old street light standards which have been removed recently. The Electrical
Saperintendent and the City Manager recommended they be declared surplus and sold for
$5.00 to anyone desiring to have them. Commissioner Turner moved that the recommen-
dation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unani-
mously.
Resolution #64-93 was presented assessing the property o~ners on Idlewild Street,
Mandalay to the Gulf, for the construction of paving and curbs. Commissioner Turner
moved that Resolution #6~-9J be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Resolution #64-94 ~as presented assessing the property owners on Avalon Street
from Mandalay Road westerly approximately 320 feet, for paving and curbs.
Commissioner Smith moved that Reso1ution #64-94 be adopted and that the proper of-
ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously.
Resolution #64-95 was presented assessing the property owners in the area from
Granada B1vd. to and including Sunnydale Drive, Edge~ater Drive to A.e .L. Railroad
tor construction of sanitary se~ers to serve all prqlerties not presently being
s~ved. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution ~4-95 be adopted and that the
proJ.8r officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimous ly.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 1, 1964
Reao1ution 16~-96 was presented authorizing the renaming or the Clearwater
Athletic Field a8 "RAY E. GREEfi FIELD", in honor of Ray. E. Oreen. Commissioner
Fields Doved that Resolution #6~-96 be adopted and that the proper officials be
authorizecl to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried
unanimously.
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Line Railroad Company, to install and maintain 6 inch gas line under tracks of'said
Railroad approximately 125 ft. N of Drew St. connecting alleys in Blocks 6 & 7
Jones Sub. of Nicholson's Subdivision. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution
#64-97 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Reso1ution #6~-98 was presented opposing the addition of a new title to the
National Housing Act which would authorize loans to develop new subdivisions and new
communities. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #64-98 be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion lfas seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Reso1ution #~-99 was presented requesting 27 property owners to clean their
lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution #6~-99 be
adopted and the proper otficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Reso1ution #6~-100 was presented requesting that if the County levies a tax or
uses other funds tor road and bridge purposes that they follow the provisions ot
Chapter 3)6.59, Florida Statutes 1963. Commissioner Turner moved that Resolution
#64-100 be adopted and that the appropriate otficials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
Mr. Frank Wurnig, 1129 Sunnydale Drive, made a complaint about the heavy sedi-
ment in C1.ty water in his area. The City Manager was instructed to investigate.
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June 1, 1964
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CIrY COMMISSION MEirING
JUNE 1, 1964-
1:30 P.M.
InV'ocation
Introductions
Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Pub~ic Hearings
Reports from City Manager
Reports from City Attorney
Citizens to be Heard
Other Commission Action
Adjournment
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Public Heariruts
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2. Bids, Cast Iron Pipe
3. Bids, Radio Equipment
4. Request tor Auction License
S. Payment to Jones-Mahoney
6. Applications tor Pawn Brokers License
a. Girard Jewelers Inc.
b. E. Louis Canner
7. Application tor Taxi Permits
a. Samuel Grant
b. Thomas Taxi
a. Resignation - Gonzalo Garcia,
Adjustments and Appeals
9. DAV Property
10. Amendment to Post Office Lease
11. Beach Post Office Bids
l2~ Other Engineering Matters
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b. Avalon Street - Paving & Drainage
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Resolution - Agreement - ACL RR
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Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sirs:
I am hereby submitting my resignation, effective immediately as a member ot the
Board of Adjustment and Appeal of the City of Clearwater.
May 21, 1964
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As a member of this Board, I have always tried to be impartial in all decisions,
regardles8 of how influential or not the applicant may have been.
. Therefore I do not see that I am being of any service to you or the City of
Clearwater.
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/s/ Gonzalo Garcia
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CITY COMMISSI�N MEETTNG
June 1, 196l�
The Gity Cammission of tha City of Clearwater met in regu],.�r sessiQn at the
Gity Hall, i�Tonday, J;ane 1, 19by., at 1e30 P.M., with the fallo�ai.ng memb�rs pxese�:
Robert L. Weatherly Mayar-Commissioner
Herbert R. Fields Co�issioner
Amos G. Smith Cammissioner
Joseph K., Turnex, Sr. Commissioner
Absent•
Cleveland Insco
Also present were:
Commi3sioner
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James R. Stewart City Manager
Herbert M. Brown City Attorney
hlax Battle City Engineer
Wi11is Booth Police Chie£
The Mayor called the meeting �o order. The invocation was given bp Rev. Ellis
Graves, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Commissioner Fields moved that the minutes oF
the meetinga of May 4th and 1$th, 196�. be approved as recorded and as submitted in
written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by
Commis�ioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith �sked �o varp from the agenda to present Mayor Weatherlp with
a Certificate of Appreciation to the Cit� of C7.earwater i'Qr working with the Junior
Chamber of Commerce on the3,r projects this past year.
Gommissioner Turner moved to excuse Commissioner Insco from this meeting.
Motion was secox�ded b;� Commissioner Fields and carried unanimous2p.
The Mayor announced a public hearing for installation o£ saaitary sewers in
Gulf to Bay Acresr Blocks A, B, C, D, and Gulf to Bay Acres, First Addition, Blocks
D, E, & F, inclading acreage south of Shelley S�reet. The Citq Engineer reported at
the preliminary heari*�g the estimatsd cost ger front foot was given as ��..52. SincE
then it has bean reduced to �3.95 by adding the propertp South oP ShE11eq Street and
further stated that o£ the 115 property owners involved, 34 were in favor, 2� opposed
and 5�. expressed no opinion. Mr. Harry Hall from the Pinellas County Health
Department endorsed the project and stated complaints had been xeceived about �he
sEgtic �anks flowing into lakes in the area, Russell Ford and Jerrp Alspech spake in
opposi�ion to the project. �harles Dotterrer, Charles Britton, Richard Eppley� �nd
Gustav Koch endorsed the preject, but wanted it in the easement. Robert Baker and
Earl Goburn asked questions about the aseessmen� regarding vacan� lots and interest
charges. Commi.ssioner Turner moved after having conducted this public hearing and
having heard no valid objections, that the Citp Manager and City Engineer be author-
ized to praceed with this project of Gulf to Bay Acres sanitary sewers, by preparing
th� plans and putting it out for bid. Mo�tion was seconded by Commissioaer Fields and
carried unanimouslf.
The City Manager recommendeci accepting the bid of U. S. P3pe 8c Foundry for 4200 ft.
6 inch cast iron w�ter pipe. Commissioner Turner moved upon the joint recommendation
of the Utilities Manager and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager
that the contract for cast iron water pipe be awarded to U. S. Pipe & Foundry,
Birmingham, Alabams, ior ��,035 which is the lawest and best responsible bid and that
the appropriate officiala of the City be authorized to execute said contract w'nich
shall be in accordance with the plaus and ,��ecifications and bid. I�fo�ion was secondQd
by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
The City Manager stated that two bids had been received for two-�way radio equip-
ment but noted thAt the low TMinstalled« total bid meeting C3ty specifications was
submitted by Motorola at �5,150.60 but he recommended �ccept:?ng the installed bid of
General Electric in the amount of �4,$10.50 for all 25/3� watt units as their price
for 15 watt units was considered excessive. The Ma3-or requested that action he
deferred. Commissioner Smith moved that the bid for radio equipment be postponed in
accordance �ith the Mayar�s recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissione� Fields
and carried unanimously.
Mrv I7aurice R. Clemens, 12�1 Keene Road, sddressed the Gommission on his request
for re3uction in auction license fee, as it would only be f or 3 days on the
Montgomer3 Ward & Company parking l.ot�- He explained that his grnup had a new sales
promotion idea which would give Clearwater considerable publicity. Commissioner
Turner moved tha� an auct ion license at the regular fee be granted Montgomery Ward &
Company which said license is ta be used on their parking lut, located on the West
side o£ Missouri Avenue at the intersection of Cleveland S�r�et upon satisfactory
showing to the Finance Director that Montgomery i+Tard & Company is joining in this
request. Motion was secon�ed by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously.
It was explained that the Construction Trust Fund wuuld not allow a payment to
Jonas Mahoney Company which was approved on May 1$tl�, 1.961�.i until a certificate of
comple�ion of the project was furnished, but that there was some question as to
whether tliis should be signed As the 3ncin�rator is nou working quite satisfactory.
After discussion, it was agreed to pay the amount due Jones Mahoney C�mpany, but wit:�-
hold the amo�ant due Plibrico Companp. Commissioner Fields moved that the City Manager
and other City afficials be authorized to do all things necessary to pay Jones-�ahoneq
Company a portion of the money due them not to e�:ceed �43,000, with the balance due
P13.brico Company to be withheld for i'urther action of' this Commission. Motion was
seconded by Gommissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMtSISSION ME�TjN�
June l, 196�.
An application was considered from Girard Jewelers o� Clearwater, Inc., �'or
a pa,wnbsokers license to be used in connection with the3r �ewelry store at 52$
Cle�reland Stz^eet. The City NIanager s�ated the Police Departtnent had checked and
found no reason to deny the licensa. Gommissioner Turner moved that the application
be approved. Motion was seconded by (;ommissioner Fields afld carried unanimously.
Mr. E. Louis Canner reyuested that action on his application far a pawnbroker1s
license be deferr�d.
An application was considered from Samuel Ee Grant� Gr�enwood Apartments, �'or
a taxi permit. The Gi�y Manager stated that the Police aepar�ment had checked and
foun d no reason ta deny ths license. Commi.ssi�,ner ri�ias moved that the appliration
be approved. Pdotion was seconded by Commissior_er Turner and carried unanimously.
An application was considered frorn Thomas Taxi, 1104. N. Greenwood Avenue for
permit to operate dnother cab in the N. Greetiwood area. The City Manager stated the
Police Department had checked a.nd found no reason to deny the requesta Commissiener
Fields moved that the application be approved, i�otion was seconded by Commis�ioner
Turner and carriad unanimously.
The Citg� Manager read a letter of resignation from Gonzalo Garcia, from ��ie
Board of Adjustment & Appeal on Zoning, to be eifective immediately. Cott¢nissioner
Turner moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of thanks be
sent to Mr. Garcia ior his servicea. Motion �vas seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimouslp.
The Mayar recommezded the name of Mr. �Tame� A. Novotny for the Board of
Adjustment & Appeal on Zoni�g to rep].ace bir. Carcia.
Th� City Manager recommended ti'zat the fonner alub house of the Lawn Bowling Club
be moved to the Clearwater Airpark pro�zrty on Sati�rn Avenue across from the �itt Ie
League Field. The proFezty will be subleased to the Disabled American Veterans bg
Mro Robert Bickerstaife who leases the Airpark from the Gity with the building to �e
moved at no cost to the City. Commissioner Turner moa�d that the sublease agreement
be approved between tne C�ea:water Flping Crmpany and the Disabled A�erican Veterans
a�d that tbe proper officials be aut�orized to execu�� the sublease agreement.
Motion was secondsd by Commissioner Fields and carriEci unanimously. Commissioner
Smith moved that this Baard approve the recommendation relating �o the Lawn Bowling
Club bui�ding and de�ails pertaining to at. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields
and c�rried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the Post Office Department had agreed to pa3r all
the utilities for their portion of the Marina Building to be occupied by the branch
Post Office or. Clearwater Beaeh and recommended �n amendment to the original lease.
Com�issioner Fields moved that the amendment to the lease be approved and the proper
offici�ls be authorized to execute i�. Niotion was seconded by Commissioner Turner
and carri,ed unanimously.
The Citp Manager recommended accepting the bid of Commercial Contractors for the
demolishing and rebuilding of the East End of the present Marina Building for �he
Clearwater Beach Station of tr.e United States Post Office. Commissioner Smith moved
upon the joint recommendation of the Gity Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing Agent,
concurred in by the City I�tanager that the contract for ths United 3tat�s Post Office,
Clearwater Bsach Stationr be awarded to Commercial Contractors for the sum of
w�z5,9�0.00, which is the lowest azid best responsible bid and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to exeaute said cozttract w hich shall be in accordance with
the plans and specifica�ions and bid, and tha� the contractor not be issued his notice
to proceed until the signed amendment to the lease is returned from the Post 0£fice
Departnent in Atlanta, Gecrgia. �otion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and
carried unani�aausl�.
The City Manager reported that � number oi requests had been received for the
old street 1ig11� standards which havs been removed recently. The Electrical
:;uperintendent and the City Manager recommended they be declared surglus and sold for
$$5.00 to anyone desiring to have them. Commissioner Turner moved that the recommen-
dztion be approved. Motion was seconded by Commiss�oner Fields and carried unani-
mously.
Resolution #by.-93�was presented assessing tl�e property o�n�rs on Idlewild Street,
Niandalap �o the Gulf, �or the construction of paving and cui�bs. Commissioner Turner
moved that Resolution �6�.-93 be adopted and that the propsr officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded bq Commissioner Fields and carxied unanimously.
Resolution #6l�.-pl� was presented assessing the property owners on Avalon Street
irom I�Iandalay Road westerly approximately 320 feet, for pa�ing and curbs.
Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #6l�-91� be adopted and that the proper of-
ficials be authorized to execute it. Mo�ion was seconded bp Commissioner Fields and
carried unanimously.
Resolution m6�.-95 was presented assessing the property owners in the area from
Granada Blvd, to and including Sunnydale Drive, Edgev�ater Drive to A.C.L. Railroad
for construction of sanitary sewers to serve alI properties noL• presently being
served. Commissioner Fi�lds moved that Resolution #E��.-9� be adop�ed and that the
pro�er cfficial� be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner and carried unanimously.
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June l, 1964
Resalution #6�.-96 was pr�sented authorizing the renaming o£ the Clearwater
A�hletic Fie1d as �TRAY Eo GREEN FIELDn, in honor of Ray E, Green. Commissioner
k'ields moved that Resolution #6�.-96 be adopted and that �the pr�per officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner T�.zrner and carried
unanimously.
Resolution �64-9'] was presented authorizing agreement with the A�tlantic Caast
I,ine Railre�ad Company, to install and maintain 6 inch gas lin� under tracks of said
Railroad approxim,ately 125 ft. N of Drew St. connecting alleys in Blocks 6& 7
Jones Subo af Nicholson�s Subdivision. Coffinissioner Fields moved that Resolution
#b1�-g'7 be adopted and that the pro per officials b e a u� h o r i z e d t o e x e cu te i t. Motion
was sec�ndecl by Gommissioner Turner and carried unanimously.
Resolution #64-9$ was presented opposin� the addition of a ttew title to th�
National Housing Act which would authoriz8 loans to develop new subdivisions an d new
communities. Commissioner Fields moved that Resolution �61�-9$ be adopted and that
the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was se�onded by
Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
Resolution #64�-99 was presented requesting 27 property owners ta clean their
J.ot s of wsecis and undergrowth. Cor�missioner Fields moved that Resolutian #64�99 be
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute �t. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Turner and carried •unanimouslq.
Resolution 3�64-].00 was presented requesting that af the County levies a tax or
uses other funds for road and bric�ge purposes that they follow the provisions of
Chapter 336.59, Florida Statutzs 196J. Commissioner Turner �noved that Resolu�tion
�64-100 be adapted and that t he appropriate officials be authorized to execu�� it.
P+Iotion was second�d by Corr�nissioner Fields and carried. unanimously.
Mr, Frank Wurnig, 1129 Sunn3�dale Drive, made a complaint about the heavq sedi-
nient in Gity water in his area. The Citq Manager was instructed to investigate.
There being no further busin�ss the meetsng adjonrned at 3c3� P.�I.
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Jun2 1, 1961�
AGENDA Public Hearin�s
CITY COr1MISSION MEETING
JUNE l, 1951� 1. Sanitary Sewers - Gulf-to-Bay Acres
]-:30 P.Me
ReAorts from City Mana�er
Invocation
2. Bids, Cast Iron Pipe
Introductions 3, Bids, Radio Equipment
4. Request for Auction License
�Sinutes of Precedir,� Meetings 5. Payment to Jones-Mahoney
6. Applications for Pawn Brokers License
Public Hearings a. Girard Jesaelers Ina.
b. E. Louis Canner
Reports from City l�ianager ']. Application for Taxi Permits
a. Samuel Grant
Reports from City Attorney b. Thamas Taxi
$, Resz�nation - Ganzalo Garcia, Board of
Citizens to be Heard Adjustraents and Appeals
9. DAV Property
Other Gommission Action 10. Amendment to Post �ffice Lease
11. Beach Post Off ice Bids
Adjournment 12. Other Engineering Ma�ters
13. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Meeting Pension Plan Trustees
Reports from CitY Aftorney
11�. Resolutions on Assessments
a. Idlewild Drave - Paving & Drainage
b. Avalon Street - Paving & Drainage
c. Sunnydale & Granada - SaniY,ary Sewers
15. Resolution - Renaming Athletic Field
16. Resolutiion - Agreement �- ACL RR
1%. Resoluti�n - City�s Op�osition to Change in
Title of Nationai Housing Act
1$. I.ot Mowing R.esolution
May 21, 1964
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
Gity of Cle�.rwater
Clearwater, F`lorida
Dear Sirs:
I am herebp submi�ting my resignation, effective immediately as a member of the
Board of Adjustmer.4 and Appeal of the City of Clearwa�er.
As a member of this Board, I have always tried to be impart�.al in all decisions,
regardless of how influential or not the applicant may have b�en.
Therefore I do not see that I am being of any service to ycu or the City of
Clearwater.
Most sincerely gours,
/s/ Gonzal� Garcia
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