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03/15/1965 . (', . .~~~:':;!,i~~::r'~'\<<~~.\~'::f~r~:!;:~::]:~~~~:~i::Z'-~~~::r,:r~;~:~1:;?!t:~.~rr:~ S.J q CITY COMMISSION M~ETING March 1S, 1965 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City &all. Monday. March 15. 1965 at 1~30 P.M., with the fOllowing members present~ Joe Turner Amos G. Smith H. Everett Hougen Clifton Stephens Absent: Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Cleveland Insco Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Capt. E. G. Lomax City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Representing Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City Attorney. Commissioner Smith moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1965 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner, SUbject to the approval of Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a citation to former Commissioner Herbert R. Fields for his service to the City, and asked him to continue as an eK officio menber of the Gulf Coast Highway 19 Association. The Mayor presented a citation and honorary citizenship to G. Tho~as Scott, immediate past president of the Clearwater Jr. Chamber of Commerce, who is leaving Clearwater, for his civic service and gave him a certificate of appointment as a personal representative of the Mayor and Ambassador of good will from Clearwater. Commissioner Stephens moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from this meeting as he was out of the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing appealing the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning, for City National Bank to construct a build- ing for wheel alignment and welding shop (K. O. Finch) on Lots 26, 27, 28, Block Bt Bassedena Sub., zoned B (Business), The appea1 was made by John Drayton. Mr. William NOdine, Attorney, representing the City National Bank displayed a sketch locating the subject property and described the type of usage along the ~orth side of NE Cleveland St, He stated that the automotive repair use would be permitted without any exception, but the ordinance required approval for the welding portion of the business. He also stated that all work would be done within the building, Mr, Arthur W. Jordan, Jr" representing the objectors, stated that almost all of the business usage along the street was either mercantile or professional. He mentioned the Dossibility of lowering values for the properties in the area and the possibility of scrap and other debris in the front yard. The Clerk read a letter of objection from Mr, Drayton and also a petition of objection with 12 signatures. Commissioner Hougen moved that the City Commission uphold the ruling of the Board of Adjustment & Appeal on Zoning, provided that all the activities and work is done within an enclosed building and in compliance with Section 26-6A (2) (c). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Hougen, Stephens and Mayor Turner voted "Aye". Commissioner Smith voted "~o", Commissioner Insco absent. Motion carried. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Commissioner Hougen and the reappointment of Commissioner Smith to the Pine1las Planning Council, Commissioner Stephens moved that the appointments be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner S~ith and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended that Commissioner Stephens be appointed as a member of the Gulf Coast Highway 19 Association, Commissioner Hougen moved that Commissioner Stephens' appointment be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unan- imously. Commissioner Smith moved that Mayor Turner and Commissioner Insco continue as members of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Clearwater Little League requesting the City to contribute $1,700 toward the installation of lighting in the area of Sid Lickton Field. Commissioner Stephens moved that the contribution be approv- ed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously, The City Manager reported that the Sea-Ora~a has been operated as an admission free museum, since it reopened at its new quarters, with very good attendance. The curator and City Manager recommended to continue free admission for the next 3 months, Commissioner Hougen moved that the City continue the free admission policy for the en~ suing 3 months. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. . " ", ...,~ '.' (,' ~ ;-.,...:\.~ ~,~...~.~.:;-::..!~'J/.....I.,~...,' ,- )~~;2~~j1:;~~~.~~\:~i:~,(t~(",:,,::::,:,<:"::,~::~:,:"..'~.:::1;:.:~:\St~;1:~1~::;-~tj=:::';~~:::;;;~"'\;'~~'~~~~y:; . ~':lJ~~~~7~~_J..m..~"il;.~~u;..:N_,>>:,~.:"\.~':Z~~UoI\.~~~u1""~'AI.o!.1I~~.iAl,r.....~_.........,...........-.:..",_:k....I...-....;...1A~~~ I j~ ~ 0 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 1965 The City Manager presented for approval a time schedule for a public hearing on zoning changes recommended by the City Clerk and the City Planner as follows: March 26 - Deadline for receiving applications April S - Advertise public hearing April 2S - Public hearing Commissioner Smith moved that the schedule be accepted for the public hearing on zoning. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that the City pay $1,200 toward the purchase of a stearn jenny to settle a controversy with Jones-ltahoney Cor~oration, regarding specifications included in their contract for the construction of a Truck Service & Storage Facility at the Incinerator. Commissioner Smith moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance two easements on the South side of Drew St. for sanitary sewer purposes to serve the Clearwater Branch, St. Petersburg Junior COllege, one from Daniel Bandes, et ux, and the other from Edwin F. Schulte, et al, both being in the NE l/~ of the NE 1/4 Section 18-29-16. Commissioner Stephens moved that the easements be accepted and that the proper officials be authorized to record them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented contract with Henry Davis for the purchase of Lot 4, Block A, Palm Park Add., for Myrtle Ave. right of way for $3,500. Commissioner Smi~h moved that the contract be approved as recommended by the City Attorney and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion ~as seconded bV Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-28 was presented authorizing pa~ent of $910,30 to Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for their services in connection with plans and specifications for Phase 1 - 1964 Water Improvement Project, from Construction Trus~ Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1964. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #65-28 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-29 was presented authorizing payment to K. Whitney Dalzell, Jr., ArChitect, $837.00 in connection with supervision of the new City Hall Building, and $500 in connection with interior design services, or a total of $1,337, from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962, Commissioner Hougen moved that Resolution #65-29 be adopted and that the proper of- ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-30 was presented authorizing Goodbody & Co. to make a survey of the feasibility of creating a park or recreation area on Sand Key, without any obliga- tion on the part of the City. Commissioner Stephens moved that Resolution #65-30 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-31 was presented endorsing any reduction of utility rates which would benefit the community and that the City requested the Public Utilities Commission to continue to work to increase the quality of services of all public utilities as well as toward a reduction of rates. Comrnissioner Stephens moved that Resolution #65-31 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to ex- ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-32 was presented requesting the owners of 12 properties to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #65-32 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended that the City Manager write a letter to the Pinellas County Commission commending them, their Park Board and Engineers for the beautiful parking area they have created west of the new County Office Building. Commissioner Smith moved that the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The City Commission now adjourned as the City Co~ission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee recommending that Eugene F. Releford, Collector, Refuse Division, Utilities Dept., be admitted to the Pension Plan. ComrnissionerStephens moved that the employee named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. 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