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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 21, 1966
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, February 21, 1966, 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:
Gerald Weimer
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Carl W. ~ouston, Skycrest Baptist Church. Commissioner Insco moved that
the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7th, and the special meeting of
February 9th, 1966, 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.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Howard Lawrence, General Chairman, and Mr. Tom Walker,
Parade Chairman, of the Fun'N Sun Committee. Mr. Lawrence gave a report on the
proposed program which would change the format by eliminating the State Banquet and
the Ambassandor's Ball, dispense with bringing in foreign dignitaries, changing the
Latin-American theme to one emphasizing Clearwater by bringing in TV and movie
personalities as honored guests and inviting them to participate in the parade,
plus there would be a week long program providing recreation and entertainment to
visitors and citizens. He also announced the appointment of Mr. Orin S. Yarbrough
as Fun 'N Sun Festival Treasurer who would serve without pay. The Mayor read a
list of the Fun 'N Sun Committee members for the year: Howard S. Lawrence, General
Chairman, Tom Walker, Parade Chairman, Fred AShley, James A. Roman, Tom Borst,
John Sloan, Earle Brown, Maurice Wedel, Eddie Moore, Harry Shepard, Ed Wilkie,
Alan Edelman, Francis Reed, George Littlefield, Roland Fox. Commissioner Stephens
moved that the recommendations of this Committee be accepted and the Committee be
commended for their efforts and work. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Smith, Hougen, Stephens and Mayor Turner
voted "Aye". Motion carried. Commissioner Insco abstained from voting because of
his past connection with the parade and festival.
The next item on the agenda was the continuation of a public hearing, request
of Gaylord Church, for 21 ft. setback from Sunbu~st Court to relocate greenhouse on
Lots 30 6 31, Sunburst Court SUb., zoned R-IE, which was an appeal from the decision
of the Board of Adjustment & Appeal on Zoning meeting of January 13, 1966, which
denied the request. The City Attorney reported that a letter had been received by
the City Manager from Mr. N. David Korones, Attorney, who represented Gaylord Church,
requesting the matter be withdrawn. Commissioner Hougen moved that the request to
~ithdraw the appeal be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
The Acting City Manager recommended rejecting the only bid received from
Burdett Sounds, Inc., in the amount of $7,496, for the Municipal Auditorium sound
system. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the joint recommendation of the Electrical
Superintendent and Asst. PurChasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager
that the bid be rejected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The Acting City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Arthur W. Jordan, Attorney,
representing O. Z. Wilson, applicant for a beer and wine license for Lot 7 & W 1/2
vacated street, Unnumbered Block, Palm Park Subdivision (1111 Railroad Ave.).
Commissioner Insco moved that the Legal Department be directed to prepare an ordi-
nance allowing on and off premises sale of beer and wine at this location. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously.
The Acting City Manager read a letter from Mr. L. Burdette Schee for a permit
for COllecting wet garbage (swill) in Clearwater as requested by restaurant owners,
by using watertight containers and a covered truck, sorting it and returning the
dishes and silver. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be referred to the
City Manager for further study. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and
carried unanimously.
The Acting City Manager presented a request for annexation of property on
Belcher Road eN 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 24-29-25) from Wesley and
Joan Jones with the request that it be zoned business. Commissioner Smith moved
that the request be rejected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and
car~ied unanimously.
The Acting City Manager presented for approval Change Order #2 to the contract
on Myrtle Ave. with John Daniels Paving Co., reducing the original contract in the
amount of $351.13. Commissioner Stephens moved that Change Order #2 be approved as
recommended and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 21. 1966
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The Aoting City Manager presented a proposed lease agreement for a ~ell the
City is using on property in the SE l/~ of ~E 1/4, Seotion 13-29-15, owned by
Constantine Farms, Inc. Comnissioner Insco moved that the agreement be approved
as recommended and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The Acting City Manager presented a proposal from the Pinellas County Board
of Public Instruction for the exchange of the Skycrest Treatment Plant property
in the SW l/~ of Section 13-29-15 for prope~ty in Section 10-29-15 east of Holt
Avenue and north of the Commanity Pride Nursery plus 60' right of way for
Engman Street between Holt A~enue and Fairburn Addition and 60' right of way for
Holt Avenue from Engman to Palmetto. Commissioner Stephens moved that the exchange
be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it and all
pertinent documents thereto. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and
carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-21 was presented authorizing payment of $60.00 to Pinellas
County Title Co. for their services in connection with Douglas Ave. Extension
right of way from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Improvament Certificates,
Series of 1962. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #66-21 be adopted and
that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and car~ied unanimously.
Resolution #66-22 was presented authorizing payment of $1,999.63 to K. Whitney
Dalzell, Jr., Arohitect, for servioes in oo~nection with the new City Ha11 Building
and Utilities Building from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement
Certificates, Series of 1962. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution .66-22 be
adopted and that the proper officials be au~horized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-23 was presented providing for the reimbursement of $187.72 to
the General Fund, from Cons~r~ction Trust Fund, Incinerator Reve~ue Bonds, Series
of 1963. Commissioner Insoo moved that Resolution #66-23 be adopted and that the
appropriate officials be au~horized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-24 was presented providing for the reimbursement of $2,539.11
to the General Fund, from Construction Trus~ Fund, Utilities Tax Improvement
Certificates, Series of 1962. Commissioner Smith moved that Resolution ~66-2~ be
adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-25 was presented aathorizing payment of $48.00 to Mr. Leo Butler,
Civil Engineer, for his services in connection with Douglas Ave. R/W Extension from
Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Ta~ Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962.
Commissioner Insoo moved that Resolution #66-25 be adopted and that the proper offic-
ials be authorized to execute it. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and
carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-26 was presented authorizing payment of $15.00 for tLt1e work
in connection with Douglas Avenue Extension to Florida Bonded Title Co. from
Construction Trust Fund, Utilities Ta~ Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962.
Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution #66-26 be adopted and that the proper
officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens
and carried unanimo~sly.
Resolution #66-27 was presented authorizing payment of $2,769.50 to Briley, Wild
& Associates, ConSUlting Engineers, for their services in connection with 1964 Water
Project Phases I & II from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certifioates,
Series of 1964. Commissioner ~ougen moved that Resolution #66-27 be adopted and
that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissione~ Stephens and carried unanimous1y.
Resolution #66-28 was presented assessing the property owners for the construc-
tion of paving, curbing and drainage of Fifth St. from Gulf View to Hamden, Third St.
from Coronado ~o Gulf View, First St. from Coronado to Gulf View, Bright~ater Dr.
from Hamden to Coronado, and Coronado from Gulf View to Fifth St. Commissioner
Stephens moved that Resolution #66-28 be adopted and that the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
. Resolution #66-29 was presented assessing the property owners for paving, ourbing
and drainage of Pegasus Ave. from Gulf to Bay Blvd. to Cleveland St. Conmissioner
Smith moved that Resolution #66.-29 be adopted and that the proper officials be auth-
orized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried
unanimously.
Resolution #66-30 was presented assessing the property owners in DeL Oro Groves
and Del Oro Estates for sanitary sewers. Commissioner Insco moved that Resolution
*66-30 be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Moti9n
was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 21, 1966
Resolution *66-31 was presented assessing the property owners for sanitary
sewe~8 to serve Lots 2-6, incl., Oak Acres Unit 7, and Lots 2-6 incl. Blook A,
Oak Acres Unit 6. Commissioner Stephens moved that Resolution ;66-31 be adopted
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously.
Resolution *66-32 was presented assessing the property owners for sanitary
sewer in the area of Kingsley St. south to Woodlawn, S. Greenwood Ave. east to
S.Missouri less areas north of Woodlawn St. adjacent to Michigan, Washington and
Tioga Avenues. Commissioner Hougen moved that Resolution #66-32 be adopted and
that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance an 80 ft. easement from Florida
Power Corp. in the NE l/q of Section 19-29-16 to extend Harn Blvd. across their
right of way. Commissioner Smith moved that the easement be accepted as recom-
mended and that the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance a utility easement from
wm. Blackburn and Wallace W. Blackburn over the southerly 5 ft. of Lots 3 and 6
and the northerly 5 ft. of Lots ~ and S, Morningside Estates Unit 1. Commissioner
Stephens moved that the easement be accepted as recommended and the proper officials
be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance easement for ingress and egress to
property of grantors where they have been cut off by the improvement of Myrtle Ave.,
over the West 15 ft. of Lot 11 and the West 14 ft. of Lot 10, Unnumbered Block,
Palm Park Addition, from Jack A. Smith Properties, Inc., Elijah Jones et all
Commissioner Hougen moved that the easements be accepted as recommended and the
proper officials be authorized to record them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1076 annexing
and zoning, Lot 3, less NW 175 ft., Mosell Acres (Bolson); Lots 21-23, 28 in the
N~ 1/4 and Lots 5 & 6 in the SE l/q, Section 19-29-16, Pinellas Groves Subdivision;
acreage in SE 1/4 of NE l/q, Section 19-29-16. Commissioner Smith moved that
O~dinance #1076 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Hougen and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1076 be read and considered on its second
reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read
by title only. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1076 be passed on its second
reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1076 be read and considered on its third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Insco moved that Ordinance #1076 be
passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1079 authorizing
condemnation of necessary rights of way for the extension of Myrtle Ave. along
Marshall St. to Douglas Ave. Commissioner Hougen moved Ordinance #1079 be passed
on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Hougen moved that Ordinance #1079 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 Hougen moved that Ordinance #1079 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and
ca~ried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Hougen moved Ordinance #1079 be read and considered on its third
and final reading at this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Hougen moved Ordinance #1079 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 Stephens and carried
unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney presented for approval a contract for the purchase of right
of way for Douglas Ave. Extension of the S. 10' of Lot 6, Block A, Norwood Sub.,
from Harold F. Talbert for $3,000. Commissioner Smith moved that the contract be
approved as recommended and the p~oper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimOUSly.
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