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04/05/1965 . '. .' , ',' '. ,,' '~'. .' ~',;.,. . ',( .,'.,~".. ',.,.., ;k;-t." ..,..,~ ;,,','i';(1fl,;;.,,%i":)"Jt..).;.t,'~~~l~f.ii,,~~~;I<'i;\r.j.~';'1't1~ip,.f'!':>,. '~""'r.~~~~""''';C:\~~if,:;~,\''J''}Ji\\<''iI~\;-~'\I<.l,<';;'W'\fi'''If''''rY''':';:.~li:!t:;:J"~;;~,I!~*tWJ.~lt'r?,~~vr-~~~t.I~~*,':t!'''\'\'';i;,,:L1Ri?~;,!:1;:!\,1f?:. t~1.~~J:",4~~,':\)~ . )\'.,'.' ,.,:.., '~,: ..... ,<,:.:} '" ".'-~" . >" to Jf CITY C01~ISSION MEETING April 5, 1965 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, April 5, 1965, at 1:30 P.M. ~ith the following members present: _...._..--_._..-~.. - - Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Joe 'l'urner Cleveland Insco Amos G. Smith H. Everett Hougen Clifton Stephens Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Willis Booth City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation ~as given by Cnief Booth. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th, and the special meeting of March 31st, 1965 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco also ratified the approval of the minutes of March 1st, 1965. Mr. William M. Goza temporary chairman of a committee investigating a program for the 50th anniversary of the City of Clearwater, recommended that the celebration be tied in with the dedication of the new City Hall, with appropriate ceremonies and a display of appropriate documents. He presented a certified photo copy of the hand written 1915 Charter and then asked that he be relieved of his temporary duties and that a permanent chairman be appointed. Commissioner Insco moved that Mr. Goza's report be received and that the Mayor appoint a chairman for the 50th anniversary celebration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the first item on the agenda was a public hearing for the construction of sanitary sewers on Ewing Avenue, from Pierce to Court Streets. The City Engineer estimated the assessable cost at $2.65 per front foot. There were no objections. Commissioner Smith moved having heard no valid objections that the City Manager and City Engineer be authorized to proceed with this project by calling for bids, and that it be assessed against the abutting properties. Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a public hearing for storm sewer and street improvements: Turner St. from Myrtle Ave. to Prospect Ave. and Prospect Ave. from Turner to Court St. and from Park St. to Cleveland St. The City Engineer reported that no preliminary hearing was held. The actual assessable cost per front foot will be $l.UO, the remain- der of the cost to bring the streets up to City standards will be inc~uded in the pave- ment replacement tor the Turner and Prospect Storm Sewer project. The Clerk read a petition objecting to the widening of East Turner St., between Myrtle and Prospect Avenues, with 10 signatures. Upon a question from Mr. Herbert M. Blanton, Jr., the City Manager stated that the assessment cost was for the widening of the street and explained the assessment for corner lots. Mrs. Frank Smith spoke in objection to the widening of East Turner St. Commissioner Hougen moved having heard no valid objections that the Turner St. and Prospect Ave. storm sewer and street improvement project be accomplished and that the City Manager and City Engineer be directed forthwith to pro- ceed on an assessment basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a public hearing for the paving, curbing and drainage of Bayside Drive from Harnden Drive easterly to its tenninus. The City Engineer reported that the estimated assessable cost per front foot was $4.33, if 10 easements could be obtained, 8 of which already have been received. The Clerk read a letter of objection from Mr. C. C. Stonesifer, 150 Bayside Dr. and another letter from A. Frank Wesley, 185 Bayside Dr., objecting on the basis that the City should assume most of the cost, as the street has been bad since se~er project was constructed. Mr. Peter A. Brenner, 167 Bayside Dr., spoke in favor of the project, stating a petition favoring the project was presented to the City Manager, signed by more than 50% of the property owners. Mr. Frederick W. Dau, Jr., 259 Bayside Dr., and Mr. Charles A. Keller, 160 Bayside Dr., spoke in favor of the project, and Mrs. D. J. Ebbert spoke in favor of only black topping the street. Mr. Gerald Doolittle, 146 Bayside Dr.) spoke in objection. Mr. Charles K. Kerekes, owner of Lot 3, Bayside No.4 objected, but said he wou1d go along with the project for the curbing and drainage to protect his property. Cornmissioner Insco moved that since no valid objections have been heard that the project be approved, and the City Manager and City Engineer are directed to forthwith proceed with such im- provements on an assessment basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. A public hearing was announced for the construction of sanitary sewers in the area of Kingsley St. south to Woodlawn and S. Greenwood east to S. Missouri Ave.. less those areas north of Woodlawn St. and adjacent to Michigan, Washington and Tioga Avenues. The estimated assessable cost per front foot ~as given as $3.99. There were no objec- tions. Commissioner Insco moved having heard no valid objections that the project be approved and that the proper City Officials be authorized to proceed with the advertis- ing ~or bids and that it be assessed against the abutting properties. Motion was sec- onded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. . ~ I ~;~. '.... .,. .;.... o".'r""> " '.".,... !".'-"'.',-r->,,",:,"'1I""V;:" .....: ~w:.,,,. ~'~,: ~. t">." ..: : \....... ",:~ .' ,.. ..... ~,' ;. .)'.~!.~ .r~:'1>'- ,,-- -- ".' .....; .....,..::.~~..t.'f.l.,~ . . ... ,- . . . ttJ)f~'\:,;,:~_~lr.',i,:; "'~~.: ,';~~.':~.i:~~:'.":'.~~',:,\,-,','."~,:if?::':~:"~:'\;;~""',,:';'7,;\ ,'"' , " ~__ 1.___';,,_. ""'_- '.~":"":~"'_:""',,'.,*'\""'h~.~~,._.", .~. .'.. ..... .......,.... .._,._....._..(.~. 50S' -2- CITY CO~lISSION rJ.EETING April 5, 1965 The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., for gas main extension and Phase 1 of gas system in Bayview Gardens Housing Project. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Asst. Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., of Tampa, for the sum of $19,276.25, (with the requirement for Grade "B" pipe deleted) which is the lowest and best respon- sible bid and tmt the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of W. L. Cobb Construction Co., for the construction of paved parking lot to serve the Utilities Building, on part of Lots 5 to 10 inclusive, Block C, Coachman Heights, (Court St. & S. Prospect Ave.). Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the Asst. Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to W. L. Cobb Construction Company, St. Petersburg, for the sum of $11,636.92, 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 and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of John Daniels Paving Company, for the p9. ving, cu rbing an d drainage of Hielwood St., from Mandalay Ave., to the Gulf of Mexico. Commissioner Hotgen moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to John Daniels Paving Co., St. Petersburg, for the sum of $3,294.77, 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 and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unan imou sly. The City Manager concurred in a recommendation from Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers for rejecti~ Parts I and II of Phase II - 1964 Water Project; and that Part III be awarded to The Crom Corporation. Commissioner Smith moved upon the recommendation of Briley) Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, concurred in by the Asst. Purcm si ng Agen t and the City Manager, tha t all bids on Parts I and II be rejected as not being within the amount of budgeted funds as stated by the City Manager and that the bid on Part III for 2 - 5,000,000 Gallon Ground Storage Reservoirs be awarded to The Crom Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, in the amount of $418,764, 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 and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Manager preserrted bids for summer uniforms for the Police Department with the recommendation that Item 3, for 95 blue shirts, be awarded to Engles Inc., and all other items be awarded to Martin's Uniforms. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the joint recommendation of the Police Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent, con- curred in by the City Manager that the contract for Item ), be awarded to Engles Inc., Orlando, for the sum of $427.50, and all oth er items to Martin's Uniforms Tampa, for the sum of $1,770.05, which are the lowest and best responsible bids and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute said contracts which shall be in accord- ance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the bids of two separate companies for fire hose, Item I to Biscayne Fire Equipment; and Item II to Clearwater Fire Equipment. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that: Item I - 1500 ft. of 2-1/2" hose be awarded to Biscayne Fire Equipment, Miami for $1,470 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and tha t the appropriate offic 18ls be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that Item II - 1000 ft. 1-1/2" hose be awarded to Clearwater Fire Equipment fo r $ 710 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 specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unan imously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of Rockwell Mfg. Co., for one (1) 500U CFH commercial gas meter. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, Gas Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Rockwell Mfg. Co., Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $723.00, 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 the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. {;'(6 -3- CITY COr~4ISSION MEETING April 5, 1965 The City Manager reconunended accepting the bid of Orange State MotoI' Co. Inc., for a four ton hydraulic crane for the "Jater Division, Utilities Dept. Commissioner Hougen moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engi.neer, Utilities Manager, Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing agent, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Orange State Motor Co., Inc., Tampa, for the sum of *5,025, which is the lowest and best responsi ble bid a nd that the appropriate offi- cials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager present ed for a rprov al plans from Standard Oil Co., for a service station to be located on the NW corner of Highland Ave. and Relleair Rd. He stated that the City Engi neer a nd the Planning & Zoning Board had a pproved it. Commissioner Insco moved that the plans be approved as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Ma~ger presented a fee simple deed from the Florida Power Corporation to the City for a strip of land south of Gulf to Bay Blvd., being the S 65 ft. of N 115 ft. of E 17.8 ft. or W 29 ft. of NE 1/4 of SE 1!4, Section 18-29-16, including the well thereon. Commissioner Smith moved that the deed be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried una nimous ly. The Ci~ Manager recommended approval of a request from Oran Grotto for waiver of license fee and use of Ross Norton Park for "Fun Day" for children of a~l ages on April 14th. Cornmissiore r Smith moved tha t the request be accepted and the fee waiver be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City ~anager reported that the City Engineer had estimated a cost of about $2,000 for repairs to the Magnolia St. dock, with part of the work to be done by City forces. Commissioner Insco moved that the repairs be approved as outlined by the City Manager with the expense not to exceed $2,000. Motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City rt/Ianager presented for approval Change Order 1)4 to the Southeastern General Corporation contract for the new City Hall for revisions in the City Commission room increasing the contract in the amount of $572.33 and extending the completion date to July 15, 1965 as requested by the contractor. The City I\ttorney recommended a provision be added relieving the City of any responsibility on account of any delay up to the July 15th dat e. Corrur.issione r Houg en moved tha t eha nge Order 114 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it subject to an additional provision relieving the City of any responsibility on account of any delay experienced through July 15th completion date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented for approval Change Order #3 to the Deeb Inc., contract for the Utilities Building incr'easing the contract in the amount of $416.70 for changing the exterior painting and bronze lettering. Commissioner Smith moved that Chanee Order #3 with Deeb Inc., be approved as recommended and the; t the appropriate officials be authori zed to execute it. fvlotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. The City Mana~er presented for approval a rEal estate contract lor the purchase of filled land in Section 9-29-15, which the City had been leasing for parking at the Seminole Street boat launching area, from Belair Bayou, Inc., for $35,000 with $5,000 down and 3 annual installment s of 4ilO ,000 each plus four "per cent intere st. Commis- sioner Stephens moved tIP t the contract between the City 01 Clean-later and Belair Bayou Inc., be approved und that the proper officials be authorized to execute same together with any attending papers and proceed with the closing in the usual manner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers have changed their inspection regulations ani therefore returned $800.00 which the City had paid them to cover inspection costs at the artificial fishing reef site off Dunedin Pass. He then recommended that the money be transferred to the Chamber of Commerce committee in charge of the reef construction. Commissioner Smith moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimous ly. Resolution #65-33 was presented dedicating for street right of ~ay strip of land to widen Papaya St., and Mandalay Rd., recently purc ha sed from John S. Taylor, Jr.. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #65-33 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-3~ was presented authorizing the payment 01 $257.39 to the ,First National Bank of Clearwater for Trustee's compensation f~rn Construction Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1964. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #65-34 be adoptedarrl that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ", .1'- .......,..:':C.~.I:.., ,r'I' ,;X :' ", ; I t ;'i;L~i;;i~t::jtE:=:~r~~;=~=~:";~~' '.""~7")~~~ 1~~7 -4.- CITY COMMISSION MEETING A pr:l.l 5, 1965 Resolution #65-35 was presented awarding the Clearwater Medal to His Excellency Dr. Emilio N. Oribe, Ambassador or Uruguay to the Organization of American States, a distinguished honored guest during the 1965 Fun 'N Sun Festival. Commissioner Stephens moved that Resolution #65-35 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-36 was presented awarding the Clearwater Medal to Major General Earl C. Hedlund, Commander of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, a distinguished honored guest during the 1965 Fun 'N Sun Festival. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #65-36 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-37 was presented to Col. Joseph M. Martin, Base Commander, MacDill Air Force Base, for assisting the City of Clearwater with the Fun 'N Sun festivities. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #65-37 be adopted and that the pro per officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-38 was presented authorizing reimbursement of certain miscell- aneous expenses to the General Fund, a total of $1,732.61, from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities T~x ImErovement Certificates, Series or 1960. Commissioner Hougen moved that Resolution U65-)8 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be author- ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unan imous 1 y . The City Attorney presented for approval payment of court judgment of $1,000 and $89.20 court costs to William M. Maull, Sr. and recommended that it be paid at once by the City, and proper satisfaction of said judgnent be obtained and that the case not be appealed. Commissioner Stephens moved that the City Attorney's recom- mendation be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for approval agreement ror puchase of part of Lots 5 & 6, Block E, Jurgens Add.to Clearwater, from Roy E. Strickland, Sr., for Myrtle Avenue right of way for $750, and the City paying the appraisal cost of $125. Commissioner Smith moved that the contract be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for approval agreement ror puchase of part of Block E, of Jos. J. Eldridge's Sub. ~rom Nancy Euell, for Myrtle Ave. right of way at $3,500. Commissioner Smith moved that the contract be approved and the proper of- fic ials be authorized to execute it. Moti on was second ed by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-39 was presented assessing the property owners on Ewing Avenue from the North side of Jeffords St. to the South side of Druid Rd., to include lots in Rogers, Mount Orange and Magnolia Heights Subdivisions adjacent to Ewing Avenue, for paving, curbing and drainage. Commissioner Stephens moved that Resolution #65-39 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-40 was presented assessing the property o~ers on Saturn Av.e., between Cleveland and Drew St. for paving, curbing and drainage. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution #65-40 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ho~en and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for approval a deed to Thomas Ravinell for the South 1/2 of Lot 31, Palm Park Addition and explained that the City had foreclosed and ob- tained a master's deed to the property about 1938, but that Thomas Ravinell had bought the property back under a land contract; however, the deed from the City to Ravinell was never recorded and is presumed lost; therefore, he recommended this deed be approved. Commissioner Smith moved to accept the recommendation o~ the City Attorney and the prop- er officials be authorized to execute the new deed to Thomas Ravinell. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance easements on Bayside Drive from the following persons for storm drainage purposes only: A. Frank Wesley - the E 5 ft. of Lot 10 Bayside Sub No.4 M. Alfred Gregory - E 5 ft. of Lot H, Block 2, Unit A, Bayside Sub. #4 Kurt F. Pietzsch - W 5 ft. of Lot 12, Block B, Bayside Sub. No.3 Richard J. Rosch - E 5 ft. of Lot 11, Block B, Bayside Sub. No.3 Kathryn T. Round - E 5 ft. Lot L, Block 2, Unit A, Bayside Sub. No.4 Alexander Monaghan - W 5 rt. of Lot I, Block 2, Unit A, BAyside Sub. No.4 Commissioner Hougen moved upon the recommendation of the City Attorney that the storm sewer easements be accepted and that they be recorded for public record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimous~y. ., . '.' -.-.... . , :. .:. - ~t'.;..!:.1-<'...w...":"......t:-.'!'-.~_ !.;;.;r.....""'.iO'<<lH~f.,){,f';O:...:.I,.::.' .'::' " ..;','v.>.? ...:::::::....._,,~: 1~..;I."': "'.! ',-' . .~ ... ~-" ~... ..... . '~';:) ,,::,,1~~~;~(;~r~:}i~,~~t;.-?:,:~,~~~.\(.~r::~~p(''''f:;~0r:'??~"::',"""".__C':'~:':"~~'~~"'~'~~""';~lV""~:~Jl:~~.fi7'?r":j.,t"' .' ,'"" , 0 �:.: CITY COMP�TSSION Nt�ETING April 5, 1965 The Czty Commission of the City of Clearwater met in �egular session at the City Ha11, Monday, Agril 5, 1965, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Joe Turner Cleveland Insco Amos G. Smith H. Everett Hougen Clifton Stephens Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Gity I�fanager Herbert M. Brown City Attorn�y Max Battle City Engineer Willis Booth Police Chiei The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Booth. Commisaioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th, and the special meeting of March 31st, 1965 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously, Commissioner Insco also ratifi�d the apprw al of the minutes �f March lst, 1965, Mr. William 1�, Goza temporary ch.airman of a committee investigating a program for the 50th anniversary of the City o� Clearwater, recommended that the celebration be tied in with the dedication of th e new City Hall, with appropriate ceremonies and a display of appropriate �ocuments. He presented a certified photo copy of the hand written 1915 Charter and then asked that he be relieved of his temporary duties and that a permanent chairman be appointed. Gommissioner Insco moved that Mr. Goza�s report be received and that the Mayor appoint a chairman for the 50th anniversary celebration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanzmously. The Mayor announced that the first item on the agenda was a publ ic hearing for the construction of s3nitary sewers on Ewing Avenue, from Pierce to Co�t Streets. The City Engineer estimated the assessable cost at $2.65 per front foat. There were no objections. Commissioner Smith moved having heard no valid object<ons tha�c the City Manager and City Engineer be authorized to proceed with this praject by calling for bids, and that it be assessed against the abutting properties. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimouslye The Mayor announced a public hearing for storm seVrer and str�et improvemPnts: Turner St, from Myrtle Ave, to Prospect Ave. and Prospect Ave. from iurner to Court St. and from Park St. to Cleveland St. The City Engineer reported that no preliminary hearing was held. The actual assessable cost per front i'oot will be �1.U0, the remain- der of the cost to bring the streets up to City standarels will be included in the pave- ment replacement fo r the Turner and Prospect Storm Sewer project. The Clerk read a petition objecting �o the widening of East Turner St., between Myrtle and Prospect Avenues, with 10 signatures. Upon a questian from Mr. Herbert N.. Blanton, Jr., the City Manager stated that the assessment cost was for the widening of the street and explained the assessment f or corne r lots. Mrs. Frank Smith spoke in objection to the widening of East Turner Si:. Commissioner Hougen moved having h�ard no valid objections that the Turner St. and Prospect Ave, storm sewer and street improvement project be accomplished and that the City Manager and City Engineer be directed iorthwith to pro- ceed on an assessment basis. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Tre Mayor announr.ed a public hearing for the paving, curbing and dr�inage of Bayside Drive from Hamden Drive easterly to its terminus. The City Engineer reported that the estimated assessable cost per front foot was �1�.33, if 10 easements could be obtained, $ of which already have been received, The Clerk read a letter oi obje�tion from Mr. C. C. Stone�i�er, 150 Baj�side Br. and another letter from A. Frank Wesley, 1$5 Baysids Dr., objecting on the basis that the City should assume most of the cost, as the street has been bad since sewer project was constructed. Mr. Feter A. Brenner, 167 Ba,yside Dr., spoke in favor of the project, stating a petition favoring th-s project was presented to the City Nanager, signed by more than 5� of the property owners. Mr. Frederick W. Dau, Jr., 259 Bayszde Dr., and Ntr. Charles A. Keller, 166 Bayside Dr., spoke in favor of the project, and N�rs. D. J. Ebbert spoke in favor of only black topping the street, Mr. Gerald Doolittle, 1�.6 B�yside Dr., spoke in objection� Ntr. Charles K. Kerekes, owner of Lot 3, Bayside No. 4 objected, but said he would go along with the project for the curb�ng and drainage to protect his property. Commissioner Insco moved that since no valid objections have been heard that the project be approved, and the City Manager and City Engineer are directed to forthwith proceed with such im- pro vements on an assessment basis. Niotion was seconderi by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. A public hearing was announced for the construction af sanitary sewers in the area of Kin�sley St. south to Woodlawn and S. Greenwood east to S. Missouri �ve., less those areas north of 4Voodlawn St. and adjacent to D�Iichigan, Washington and Tioga Avenues. The estimated assessable cost per front foot was gicen as $3.99. There were no objec- tions. Commissioner Insco moved having heard no valid objections that the project be approved and that the proper City Officials be autnorized to proceed with the ad�rertis- ing for bids and that it be assessed against the abuttin� properties. Ntotion was sec- onded by Commissioner Stephens �nd carried unanimously. , .. . � .. `��. .1 � � YJ J -2- CITX CQN�;TSSTON MEFTTNG Apri1 5, 19E5 The City Manager recommended accep�ing the taid of Kenneth W. Moore, Inc., for gas main extension and Phase 1 of gas system in Bayview Gardens Housing Froject. Commissioner Smith moved upon �he joint recommend.ation of the Utilities Manager, Asst. Purcl� sing ligent and the City Engineer, concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Ken�eth W. Moore, Inco, of Tampa, for the sum of $19,2'%6.25a (w.ith the requiretnent for Grade "B" pipe deleted) which is the lowes� and best respon- sible bid and tha t the appropriate officials of the City be authorized �o execute said contract which shall be in accordance vribl-. the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Stephens and carried una nimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the Iow bid of W. I,. �obb Construction Co., for the constructicn of paved parki.ng lot to serve the Utilities Building, on part of I,ots 5 to 10 incl.usive, Block C, Coachman Heights� (Court St. & S. Prospect Ave.). Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation af` the Asst. Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer, concurred in by the City Manager� that the contract be awarded to W. L. Cobb Construction Company, St. Pe�cersburg, for the sum of $11,636.92, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate offiaials of the City be authDrized to execute said con,tract which shall �e in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Stephens and carried unanimouslye The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of John Daniels Paving C��:pany, for the p3ving, cu rbing and drainage of Hielwood St., from Mandalay Ave., to the Gulf of Mexico. Commissioner Hotg en moved uFon th e joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to John Daniels Pav�ng Co., St. Petersburg, for the sum of �3,294.77, Which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropria�e officials of the City be authori�ed to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plars and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unan imou sly . Tha City Manager concurred in a racon,.�endation from Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers for rejecting Parts I and II of Phase II - 196� Water Project; and that Part III be awarded to The Crom Gorporation. Commissioner Sm?th moved upon the recommendation of Briley, iVild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, concurred in by the Asst. Purci� sing Agent and the City Manager, that all bicis on Parts I and II be rejected as not being within the amount of budgeted furxls as stated by the City Manager and that the bid on Part III for 2- 5,000,000 Gallon Ground Storage Reservoirs be awarded to The Crom Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, in the amount of $4.1$,764, which is the lowest and best responsib le bid and that the appropriat e officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Nanager preserited bids for summer unzforms f.or the Police Department with the recommendation tYrzt Item 3, for 95 blue shirts, be awarded to Engles Inc., and all other items be awarded to MartinTs Uniforms. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the join� recommendat�on of the Police Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent, con- curred in by the Gity Manager that the contract for Item 3, be awarded to Engl�s Inc., Orlando, for the sum of W427.5�, and all other items to Martin�s Uniforms Tampa, for the sum of $l,'770.05, which are the lowest and best responsible bids and that the appropriate officials be authorized to exacute said contracts which shall be in accord- ance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco an d carried unanimously. The City N�nager recommended accepting the bids of two separate companies f or fire hose, Item I to Biscayne Fire Equipment; and Itam II to Clearwat er Fire Equipment. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint reaommendat ion of the Fire Chief and Asst. Pu�c�asing Agent concurred in by the City Manager that: Item I-'1500 ft. of 2-1/2�� hose be awarded to Biscayne Fire Equipment, Niami for - $1,4.70 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials be authorized to exe'cute saicl co ntract wh ich shall be in acco�^dance with the plans and specifications a�d bid. Matior_ was seconded by Commission��r Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recoznmendation of the Fire Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred in by th�e City Manager that I�em II - 1000 ft. 1-1/2" hose be awarded to Clearwater Fi: e Equipment for � %10 which is the lowest and best responsible bid ar.d that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute �aid contract which shall be in accordance with the pla ns and spe cifications and bi�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unan imously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of 8ockwell Mfg. Co., for one (1) 5000 CFH c^mmercial gas meter. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the joint recommenda�ion of the Utilities Manager, Gas Superintendpnt and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred in by the City Manager that f�he cont;ract '�e awarded to Roekwell Nlfg. Co., Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $723.00, which is the lowest and. best responsible bid and tY� t the appropriate officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specificat•ions ar�d bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. �: ;;, L'ITX COMMISSION N.� ETING �i�'i �- 5 , 7,965 The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Orange State Motor Co. Inc., �or a four ton hydraulic crane for the Water Division, Utilities DepL. Commissioner Hot� en, moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer, Utilities Manager, Water Superintendent and Asst, Purchasing agent, concurred in by t`1e City N:anager thdb the contract be awarded to Orange State Motor Co., Inc,, Tampa, for the sum of ��5,�25, vthich is the lovaest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate offi- cials of the City be autnorized to execute said contract which shall 'pe in accordance wit h the plans and specifications and bid. I�iotion was secanded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager present ed f or appraval plans from Standard Oil Co. , for a service station to be locdted on the NGJ corner of Highland Ave. and Belleair Rd. He stated that the City Engineer and the Planning & Zc,ning Board had approved it. Commissioner Tnsco moved th at the glans be approved as recommended. Motion was secondad by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City I�ianager presented a fee simple deed from the Florida Power Corporation to the City for a strip of land south oi Gulf to Bay Blzrd., being the S 65 ft. of IJ 115 ft. of E 17,$ ft. of W 29 ft. o£ NE 1/ta, of SE 1/4, Section 1�-29-16, including �he v�rell thereon. Commissioner Smith moved that the deed be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record it. T�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried ur�nimous�.y. Tn� City Manager recommended approval of a reauest from Oran Grotto for waiver of license iee and use of Ross norton Park for "Fun Day" for children of all ages on April l�.th. Commissioner Smith moved tha�t the reouest be accepted and the fee waiver be approved. Tfotion was seconded by t;ommissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City N:anager report�d that the City Engineer had estimated a cost of about $2,000 for repairs to the Magnolia St. dock, with part of the work to be done by City forces. Commissioner Insco moved that the repairs be aPproved as outlined by the City Manager with the expense not to exce2d �2,000, Motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Smith and carried unanimously. The City Nanager presented for approval Change Order �l� to the Sou�heastern General Corporation con�ract f or the nevr City Hall for revisions in the Gi�y Commission x•oom ,increasing the co ntract in the amount of �572.33 and exter.ding the completion date to July 15, 1905 as requested by the contractor. The City Attorney recommended a provi.sion Yae added relieving the City of any responsibility on account of any delay up to the July 15th date. Comrr.issioner Hougen moved that Chas�ge Order ��. be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execut e it subject to an additional provision relieving the City of an y responsibility on account of any delay er.periencei tkrouoh July 15th completion date. Niotion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimous ly, The City Manager presented for approval Change Order �3 to the D�eb Inc,, contr�ct for the Utilities Luilding increasing the contract in the amount of �1�16.70 for changir� the exterior painting and bronze lettering. Commissioner Snith moved thaG Change Urder �3 with Deeb Inc,, be approved as recommended and th�.t the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. T�.otion Vaas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unani- mously. Tne City Nana�er pr.esented for approval a rea 1 estate contract for the purchase of filled land in Section 9-29-15, which the City had �een leasino for parking at the Seminole Street boat launching area, fro m Belair Bayou, Inc., far �35,000 with $5,000 down and 3 annual installments of �10,000 each plus faur per cent interest. Commis- sioner Stephens moved tha t the contract between the City of C].earv�rater and Belair Bayou Inc., be approved end that the proper officials be authoriaed to execute same together with any attendin� papers and �+roceed with the closing in the usual n�anner. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that th e U, S. Army Corps of Engin�ers have changed tneir inspection regula tions arxl therefore returned $$00.00 which the Gity had paid thAm to cover inspection costs at the artificial fishing reef site off Dunedin Pass. He then recommended tha t the money be transferred to the Chamber of Commerce committee in �harge of the reef construction. Commission�r Smith moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be appro ved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and car•ried unanimous ly. Resolution �65-33 was preseni;ed dedicating for street right of way strip of land to tviden rapaya St. , and Nandalay Rd. , recently purch� sed from John S. T�;Tlor, Jr. . Commissic�ner Smith moved that Resolution �65-33 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Resolution �65-34, was presented authorizing the payment of �25%.39 to the �'irst National Bank of Clearwater for Trustee�s compensation from Construction Fund, tJtility Revenue Certi�icates, Series of 1961�. Commissioner Insco moved that P�esolution #6�-31�. be adopted and that the appropriate oificials be authorized to execute it. Niotion was seconded by Commissi�ner Sreiith and carried unanimously. P_ -�- GITY COViNfISSTQN n�ETTNG April 5 � 196� k�esolution �65-35 was presented awarding the Clearwater Madal �o His Excellency Dr. Emilio N. Oribe, Ambassau^r of Uruguay to the Organization of American States, a distinguished honored guest during the 1965 Fun �N Sun Festival. Commissioner Stephens moved that� Resolution #65-35 �e a�iopted and that the proper officials be author izsd to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-36 was presented awarding the Clearwat er Medal to Major General Earl C. Hedlund, Commander of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, a distinguished honored guest during t:�e 1965 Fun �N Sun Festival. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #65-36 be adopted and that tha grope� officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution ,�65-3? was presented to Col. Joseph M. Martin, Base Gommander, MacDill Air Force Base, for assisting the City of Clearwat;er witYi the Fun �N Sun festivities. Gommissioner Smith moved that Resolution �65-;'7 be adopted and that the prn per officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution '�65-3$ was presented authorizing reimbursement of cer•�ain miscell- aneous expenses to the Gene ral Fund, a total of $l,%32.61, from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Im roven�e nt Certi�'ic3tes, Series of 1960. Commissioner Hougen moved that Resolution �65-3$ be adopted and that the appropriate officials be author- ized to executa it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens ancl carried unan imous ly. The City Attorney presented f or approval payment of court judgment of $1,000 and �$9.20 court costs to William M. Maull, Sr. and recommended that it be paid at once by the C%ty, and proper satisfaction of said judgment be obtained and that the case not be appealed, Commissioner Stephens moved that the City Attorney's recom- merriati�n be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for approval agreement for puchase of part of Lots 5& 6, Block E, Jurgens Add.to Clearwater, from Roy E. Strickland, Sr�, for Myrtle Avenue right of way for $7�0, and the City paying the apF�raisal cost of �125. C�mmissioner Smith noved tha� the contract be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Niotion was seaonded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The City Attorneg presented for approval agreement for puchase of part of Block E, of Jos. J. Eldridge�s Sub. from Nancy Euell, for Myrtle Ave. right of way at $3,500. Commissioner Smith moved that the contract be approved and the proper of- ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion w�s seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unarimously. Resolution #65-39 was presented assessing the property owners on Ewing Avenue from the North side of JOffords St. to the South side of Druid Rd., to include lots in Rogers, Mount Orange ar,d Magnolia Heights Subdivisions adjacent to Ewing Avenue, for paving, eurbing and drainage. Commissioner Stepilens moved tha� Resolution #65-39 be adopted arxi that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carri�d unanimously, Resclution #65-40 was presented assessing the property owners on Saturn Aue., betw�,n Cleveland and Drew St, for paving, curbing and drainage. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution �65-40 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was secondEd by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. The Cii:.y Attorney presented for approval a deed to Thomas Ravinell for the South 1/2 of Lot 3I, Palm Park Addition and explained that the City had foreclosed and ob- tained a master�s deed to the property about 193$, but that Thomas Ravinell had bought th e property back under a lan d contract; however, the deed from the City to Ravinell was never recorded and is presumed lost; therefore, he recomrrended this deeci be agproved. Commissioner Smith moved to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney ar.d the prop- er officials be aLvthorized ;.o execute the new deed to Thomas Ravinell. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance easements on Bayside Drive irom the following per�ons for storm drainage purpo�es only: A. Frank Wesley - the E 5 ft, of Lot 10 Bayside Sub No. t� M. Alfred Gregory - E 5 ft. of Lot H, Block 2, Unit A, Bayside Sub. �y. Kurt F. Pietzsch - W 5 ft. ox' Lot 12, Block B, Bayside Sub. No. 3 Richard J. Ro�ch - E 5 ft. �f Lot 11, Block B, Bayside Sub. No. 3 Kathryn T. Round - E� ft. Lot L, Block 2, Unit A, Bayside Sub. No. l� Alexander Monaghan - W 5 it. of Lot I, Block 2, Unit A, Bayside Sub. No.. �. Commissioner Hougen moved upon the recommendation of the City Attorney that the storm sewer easements be accepted and that they be recorded for public record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens a.nd carried unanimously. • ,� -5- OITY CON�'�lISSI�N N.EETING April 5 , 1965 Hesolution ��65-t�1 was presented requiring the owners of 3$ praperties to clean i:heir lots of weeds and under�rowth. Commissioner Insco moved that N.esolution �/b5-1�.1 be adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to exPcute it. M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Resolution #65-t�2 was presented authorizing and directing the Legal Depart- ment to represent•�rr� def�nd W. W. Manning, Fire Chiei, in Circuit Court in a suit fiied against him by the Znterna�ional Association of Fire Fighters, Local �115g. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution �65-t�2 be adopted and triat the proper of�icial� be authora.zed to execute ic. Motion was eeconded by Commissioner Stepl-.ens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney discussed a Legislative bill pertaining to �.�year terms for City Commissioners. By consent it was agreed that the biJ.l should go to the Legislature. The City Manager suggested authorization of expenses for the Czty Commission, the City Attorney and City Manager to go t�� Tallahassee if necessary to meet with the Zegislat ive delegation. Commissioner Insco moved that the expenses be authorized. D4otion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimousl;�. The City Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund heard a letter read fro m the Advisory Committee recommending that Marvin H. Copelan d, Serviceman I, Utilities Dept., Gas Division, and 3ames G. Johnson, Labor�r, Parks and RQcreation, Parks Division be �cimitted to the Pension Plan. Gommissioner Smith moved �hat the employees named be accepted in the Pension Plan. Niotion was secanded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. There being no further business tne meeting adjourned a�t 4:15 P.M. Attest: � . G�L-i �� Ci Clerk Pa� or-C mmi s oner _ "•� ,. j ,� � _ _ __ . . . . __ _ a � CITY CON.�'IISSION N��TING Apri2 5, ].965 AGENDA GITY CON�iTISSION MEETING April 5, 1965 i;3o p.r�. Tn�rocation Intro ductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings PL�blic Hearings Reports from City D�anager Reports from Ci�.y Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Cammzssion Action Ad jo7zrnmen t Meeting Pension Plan Trustees William Goza - To Appear be�'ore City Commission Public Hearin�s 1. Ewing Avenue Sana.�ar y�wer - Court to Pierce 2. Turner and Pros�ect Storm Sewer 3. Bayside Drive Pavir�, Curbs a:�d Drainage Li.. Kingsley, Woodlawn, Greenwood and MYssoi�ri Sani�ary Sewers REPORTS iram City Manager 5. Bids, Gas Main Extension - Bayview Gardens 6, Bids, Paxking Lot - Utilities Iiuilding '7. Bids, Heilwood Street Paving $. Bids, Phase II - 1964 Water Project 9, Bids, Police Uniforms 10, Bids, Fire Hose ll, Bids, Gas Meter (GommerciaZ) 12. Bidss Hydraulic Crane 13. Approval of Plans - Filling Station li�, Fee Simple Deed - Florida Power Property South of Gulf-to-Bay 15. Waiver of Fee -"Fun Day" in Clearwater 16. Repairs to Mag nolia Street Dock 17. Change Orders - City Hall 1$. Zand Purcnase - Belair Bayou Inc. 19, Fishing Reef - Transfer of Funds 20. Other Engineering Matters 21. Verbal Peports and Other Pending Matters REPORTS f�^om City Attorne,y 22. Resolution - Dedication of R/W Papaya & Mandalay 23. Resolution - Payment of �'rustee's Fee to lst Nattl. Bank, Util, Rev. Cert,, Seri.es 196t,. 21�. ReSolution - Awarding Cleaxw�ter Medal to His Excellency Dr. Emilia N. Oribe, Ambassador of LTru�uay to the OAS 25. Resolution - tlwarding Clearwater Medal to Maj. Gen. Earl C. Hedlund, Commander, Ftob ins Air Force Base 26. Resalution - Expressing Appreciation to Co1.Joseph M. Martin, 33ase Commander, MacDill Air Force Base 27. Resolution - Reimbursement Gonstr. i'rus� - Drew Street Widening 2$. Appro val of Payment of Court Jud.gment on Wm. N:aull vs. City of Clearwater 29• Pur'chase of R�W - Myrtle Av�nue 30. Assessment Resolutions: a. Ewing Avenue - Druid to Jeffords b. Saturn - Cleveland to Drew 31. Reissuance of Deed - Tom Ravinell 32. Acceptance af Storm Sewer Easements - Baysifl e Drive �3. Lot P�Icwing Resolution March 21�, 1g65 Honorable City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlenen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified tY�t Jarr�s C. Johnson, Laborer, Parks & Rec. Dept. Parks Biv, has been duly examined by a local Physiaian ancl designated by him as a"First Glass�� risk. The above employee began his service with the City o� Clsarwater on 9/17/63 . He is under �.5 years r�f age ( bir�hdate 7/7-9/35 ) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. I4 is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very Truly Yours, �dvisory Committee of The Employ�es� Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane Chairman /s/ Edwin Blanton /s� Helen Peters { continued.) � CITY COMMISSIUN MEETING Ap�l 5 � 19�5 ( cor�tinued ) Narch 17, 1965 Honorable Gity Commi,ssion Clearwa�er, I`loricla Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearvaater EmployeesT Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, Marvin H. Copeland, Servman T Util dept. Gas Div. has been duly examined by a Zocal Physician and design��ed by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the Gity oi Clearwater on 9/3/64. He is und er y.5 year s of age ( birthd�t e 3�3/33 ) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is he reby recommended by the Advisory Commi�tee tha� he be accepted into membership. Very Truly 7Cours, l�dvis ory Committee of the Employees� Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane Chairman /s/ Edwin Blanton /s/ Iielen Peters S" 70