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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6, 1966
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in ~egu~ar session at the
City Hall, Monday, June 6, 1966, at 1:30 P.M., with the following membe~s
present:
Joe Turner
Amos G. Smith
Clifton Stephens
Geo. R. Brumfield
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
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H. Everett Hougen
Commissioner
Also present:
James R. Stewart
Herbert M. B~own
MaK Batt le
Willis Booth
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief
Willis Booth. Commissioner Stephens moved that the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 16th, 1966 be approved as reco~ded and as submitted in written summation by
the Clerk to each Commissioner, subject to the approval of Comnissioner Hougen.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Commissioner
Smith approved the minutes of the special meeting of April 22, and the regular
meeting of May 2, 1966.
The Mayor presented a citation to former Commissioner Cle~eland Insco, praising
his service as a member of the City Commission and various other boards.
The Mayor announced that the first item on the agenda was a public hearing for
the paving, curbing and drainage of Indiana Ave. from pine St. to Turner St. The
City Engineer reported that the estimated assessable cost per front foot was $3.39.
with none of the property owners attending the preliminary hearing. The Clerk read
a letter of objection from Stewart M. Whitehouse regarding the estimated assessment
as given for the preliminary hearing. Commissioner Smith moved having heard no
valid objections that this work be accomplished and that the City Manager and the
City Engineer be directed forthwith to proceed on an assessment basis. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Stephens moved to deviate from the agenda and take up Item *7.
renegotiation of Clearwater Airpark lease. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained a proposed new lease with the Clearwater Flying
Company for the Clearwater Airpark which reduces the acreage from the present lease,
sets new percentage payments on the Flying Company's business with the City main-
taining the runways plus other details as shown on the lease proper. The City
Manager recommended approval of the proposed lease and pay up to $60,000 to the
creditors of the Clearwater Flying Co. having claims affecting the property.
Mrs. Nonna Culler, nearby property owner, spoke in f~vor of the lease. The City
Atto~ney read a letter from Mr. Alex D. Finch, Attorney, in objection.
Commissioner Stephens moved that the report by the Ci~y Manager be approved and
that the proper officials be authorized to execute new lease and make disburse-
ments mentioned by the City Manager not to exceed $60,000 and to accept and receive
any assignments of the old lease that are deemed necessary to tne City and do all
things necessary to effectuate the granting of the new lease and cancelling the old
one. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Burroughs Corp., Tampa. for
one new check writing and control unit for the Finance Department. Commissioner
Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the Finance Director and Asst.
Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be
awarded to Burroughs Corp. for the sum of $2.720.00, 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 specifica-
tions and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unani.
mously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co..
Birmingham, A~abama, for Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings for the Utilities Department.
Commissioner Smith moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager.
Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City
Manager that the contract be awarded to U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co., in the amount of
$~,79l.92, 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
Brumfield and ca~ried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Biscayne Fire Equipment Co.,
Miami, for 32 items of miscellaneous fire fighting equipment for the Fire Department.
Commissioner Stephens moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief and
Asst. Purohasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be
awarded to Biscayne Fire Equipment Co., in the amount of $1,936.15, which is the
lowest and best ~esponsible bid and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifica-
. " tions and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unani-
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6, 1966
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The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Wallace & Tiernan Co.,
Win~er Haven, for one chlorinator for the Water Division of the Utilities
Department. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the
Utilities Manager, Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent concurred therein
by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Wallace & Tiernan Co., for the
sum of $7~1.OO, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance
with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimoUSly.
The City Manager concurred in a recommendation from Briley, Wild & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, for accepting the bids of three separate firms for 1965 Water
and Sewer Project - Part VII, as follows:
Section A - Smith-Sweger Construction Co., Clearwater for $108,852.85
Section B GOOdwin, Inc., South Daytona, Fla. for 188,016.50
Section C - Sullivan, Long & Hagerty, Pinellas Park 18,487.00
Commissioner Smith moved to accept the recommendation of Briley, Wild & Associates
as outlined above, concurred therein by the Asst. Purchasing Agent, and ~he City
Manager, with the contracts being subject to approval of the Florida Board of
Health and U. S. Public Health Service which are the lowest and best responsible
bids and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said
contracts which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bids.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended authorization for the City to pay their pro-rata
share to the County of about one-fourth or $6,250.00, for construction of Lakeview
Rd. from Keene Rd. to Hercules Ave., which has been requested by area residents
and the Parent-Teachers Association of Plumb Elementary School. Commissioner
Brumfield moved that the recommendation as outlined be approved and payment not to
exceed $6,250.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unani-
mously.
The City Manager presented a request from George Catanzaro for change in the
sign at the former Haynes Electric Store at 639 Cleveland St., which he purchased.
He is requesting permission or waiver of the new sign ordinance to put a sign on
the face of the canopy which is facing Cleveland St. saying liThe Big Store". This
canopy is closer than 18 inches to the curb. He stated that in the near future
remodeling of the building is planned so that this would be a temporary arrangement.
The Building Inspection Supervisor, the City Engineer and City Manager found no
reason that this would be a hazard to the City and recommended its approval.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the request be approved with the letters being
comparable in size to the former sign and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from Richard B. Siple (Garden Seat Inn Inc.)
for annexation of a strip of acreage in the NW 1/4 of Section 21-29-15 North of
Replat of Willadel Sub. and part of Druid Place Sub. which had been removed from
the limits of Belleair by Legislative Act in 1965. Mr. Siple had requested that
the portion East of Druid Rd. which is occupied by his residence be zoned for
residential use and that the portion West of Druid Rd. occupied by the Garden Seat
restaurant be zoned for business use. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the request
be approved and that the Legal Department be instructed to prepare the necessary
ordinance and bring it back to the next regular meeting of the Commission. Motion
was seconded by Cownissioner Smith and carried unanimously.
The Mayor recommended that Commissioner Clifton Stephens be appointed a member
of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, representing the City. Commissioner
Brumfield moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Smith. Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Smith, Brumfield and
Mayor Turner voted "Aye". Commissioner Hougen absent. Commissioner S1:ephens did
not vote. Motion carried.
The City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1089 amending
Section 2-24 (B) of City Code Relating to Supplementary Police Pension.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1089 be passed on its first reading. Motion
was seconded by Co~issioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
, Commissioner Smith moved that Ordinance #1089 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 #1089 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1089 be read and considered on its third
and final reading a~ this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Smith moved Ordinance #1089 be passed
on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execu~e it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried
unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 6. 1966
(continued)
The City Attorney read in fu1l on its first reading Ordinance #1090 amending
the Fire Prevention Code to provide a different definition of Fireworks.
Commissioner Brumfield noved that Ordinanoe 11090 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that Ordinance #1090 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 Brumfield moved Ordinance #1090
be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Brumfield moved Ordinance #1090 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 unani-
mously. The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Brumfield moved Ordinance
#1090 be passed on its third and final ~eading and adopted and that the appropriate
officials be autho~ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-70 was presented authorizing the vacation of part of Tuskawilla
St. from the east right of way line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad westerly
to its terminus at the east line of J. B. Roberts and Gulf View Subdivisions.
Commissioner Stephens moved that Resolution #66-70 be adopted and the proper offic-
ials be authorized to e~ecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield
and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-71 ~as presented authorizing payment of $35,00 for title
insurance to Pinellas County Title Company from Construction Trust Fund, Utilities
Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution
#66-71 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-72 was presented authorizing payment of $208,48 to the First
Nationa1 Bank of Clearwater, for Trustee's compensation from Construction Trust
Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1965. Commissioner Smith moved
Resolution #66-72 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-73 was presented vacating easement on request of Blackburn
Brothers Land Development along east 15 ft. of Lots 21 and 28 and along south 15 ft.
of Lot 28, Pinellas Groves in NE 1/4 of Section 19-29-16. Commissioner Stephens
moved Resolution #66-73 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented easement deed from Blackburn Brothers Land
Development to the City for a strip of land 10 feet wide in the south 1/2 of NE 1/4
of Section 19-29-16. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the easement be accepted
and the proper officia~s be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #66-7~ was presented requesting the owners of 88 properties to
clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Brumfield moved that
Resolution #66-74 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously,
Resolution #66-75 was presented authorizing payment of $2,000 to West Coast
Engineering Corp., from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates,
Series of 1965. Commissioner Stephens moved Resolution #66-75 be adopted and the
proper officials be aa~horized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith asked questions regarding the status of the Myrtle Ave. -
Douglas Ave. extension, and regarding a meeting with the fiscal agent for a new
recreation center, et cetera.
Commissioner Smith reported that the Pinellas County Planning Council meets
at 9 A.M. Wednesday, and invited members of the Commission to attend.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:10 P.M. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Commission then met as Trustees of the Pension Fund with the Mayor
calling the meeting to order and heard a letter read from the Advisory Committee
recommending that Miohael Ware, Rodman, Engineering Division, Public Works Depart-
ment, be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Smith moved that the above
named employee be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Brumfield and carried unanimously.
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