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02/06/1967 , , ,. . ,- 'f''' ... '. ~.' ~ {~.~\'/""'I~,;....:~t:))'F"*..i"';H.~!l~rll.l'.~i:X~ .J;~I~,;; ll'....~l. I "........"'. -t . )Jt~'1r";'J- . .<',,;~:-rf:~i I ,,,";1'!.~~''''''la'.t:YH~l>''ll~~~''r.o':i\.~~'j.''''~\d'~~'(f "",,,~{~r~"'''~~;:'&.f.Tt:~... i~ "'" ~ .,v'~"(~:Jff j. to 4;il'l,~~'''''~):-ii'i!a'.l~~''''dm~':':'''''.<.~,-t;\l~.Iftjt;l.~ "'i'./;~;~~i~~L~:;~~':,~~L~::~~, ':.:~;' _" _ ~,_~ '~~'_~'~=;~:~~~~~~:::'l~~"",~~~~L~I~.'w:j,;:"~::.:,~::~~:~~:~..~':_:;".~',~.~-~':~~~:~:~~~;~~~-.~l;~L;:1 .:~~~};)~:: .;;; 0213 ------... -._~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1967 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, February 5, 1967. at 1:30 P.M. with the fOllowing members present: Joe Turner Amos G. Smith H. Everett Hougen Cl.ifton Stephens Geo. R. Brumfield Mayor-Commis~ioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Willis Booth Ci ty Managett City Attorne-:y City Enginee:r Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invoc~tion was given by Reverend John W. Touchberry, Faith United Church of Christ. C~~issioner Brumfield moved that the minutes of the regu1ar meeting of January 16th, 1967 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carrLed unanimously. The Mayor welcomed special guests who were in atcendance at the meeting. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of A. A. Casey Co., Tampa, for metal cutting machine, table mounted, with 12" cut:ting disc, for the City Garage. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint ~ecommendation of the City Engineer, Garage Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing ~gent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to A. A. Casey Co., for the sum of $625.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said c~ntract which shal.l be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. By consent it was agreed to deviate from the agenda, by deferring Item #2. bids for paving and curbing of East Terrace Dr., untiL later in the meeting. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid oE K & K Company, Clearwater, for the paving of al.ley South of Cleveland Street between East Avenue and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and the Atlantic Coast Line Rail~oad right-of-way between Cleveland Street and Park St~eet, Gould & Ewing Sub., Block 20. Commissioner Stephens moved upon the join~ recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred ~herein by the City Manager that the contract for paving as outlined by the Ci~y Manager be awarded to ~ & K Company, in the amount of $5,776.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be autnorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid 01 K & K Company, Clearwater, for the paving of alley Nortn of Marshall St., betwee~ North Garden Ave. and North Ft. Harrison Ave. (E. A. Marshall Sub.) Commissioner Hougen moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. P~rchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to the K & K Company for the sum of $1,030.50, 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 specificati~ns and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brarnfield and carried unanim~usly. The City Manager recomnended accepting the propo~al from Tack & Warren, Inc., Clearwater, for emergency repairs to the roof, downsp~uts and gutters at Jack Russell Stadium, for $862.00. Commissioner Stephens Doved that the proposal be approved as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request for Guest-Bingo from the South Clearwater Community Club, which meets at Ross Norton Clubhouse. Mr. Ernest H. Brass, repre- senting the Club, asked for permission to play Bingo ~gain, as they did before, stating they are a group of about 270 older people w~o are not wealthy and enjoy this recreation at lO~ per card. The Mayor felt this would be setting a precedent and recommended waiting for Legislation to determine legality. The City Attorney concurred in the Mayor's recommendation. Mr. Brass stated that Bingo was being p~ayed by another group in the City on Friday night. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the matter be tabled, pending action of the LegLslature on the matter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried un~nimously. Mrs. Rachel Davis commended the Commission for cheir action. The City Manager presented a request from Mr. J. W. Rowe, Attorney, representing Col. George F. McGinn, owner of property at 1907 Dre~ St., (Lot 1, Block F, Unit 6 Skycrest Subdivision) for change in the liquor zonin~ to permit off-premises con- sumption of beer and wine, for a prospective tenant. Commissioner Hougen moved that the request be deferred to February 20, 1967, fQr a public hearing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried u~animously. , .< "~:"..... . .c' '..,~'.' ""':>'~'~"""'" "".jO...H'''''",.~.l. _",Jl""f"'~::" ~~"'t'.', ',:.._..., -'-, f(., . H.......'..,...........w....... - ,.'t ,., , ....... ,j', 11. . ",C ,. <, .=~:=':i::j;:"\:::::'~':;::~~~~~~~~l}~~~a:.I~;.. -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1967 The City Clerk reported that he would like to add ~hree more poll workers to the list as follows: Mr. Carl Bender in Precincts 38-38A, Mrs. Katherine L. Klaiber in Precincts 43-43A and Mrs. Dorothy M. McDowell in Precincts 35-35A-35C. He also reported that the fOllowing persons would not be able to serve as poll workers at the Municipal Election and recommended replacements as follows: Precincts 37-35D Miss Mary Gildea to replace Mrs. Mary Frances Kearney; and Precinct 42A Mr. Peter Treola to replace Mrs. Madolyn r. Jamieson. Commissioner Stephens moved that the recommendations for poll workers be approved as outlined by the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter certifying his inspection of on February 3rd, 1967, to be used in the Municipal Election on 1967. Commissioner Hougen moved that the letter be accepted. by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. the voting machines Tuesday, February 14th, f1otion was seconded The City Manager presented Change Orders and Supplementary Agreements to the 1965 Water and Sewer Project as follows: Supplemental Agreement and Change Order #1 to the contract with Goodwin Inc., for Part VIr Section B, reducing it in the amount of $72~,60. Commissioner Hougen moved that the Change Order be approved as recommended and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Supplemental Agreement and Change Order #1 to the contract with Goodwin Inc., for Part VIrI Section A, reducing it in the amount of $737.00. Commissioner Stephens moved that the Change Order be approved as recommended and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously, Supplemental Agreement and Change Order #1 for the contract with Sullivan, Long & Hagerty for Part VII Section C, reducing it in the amount of $72.00. Commissioner Stephens moved that the Change Order be approved as recommended and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Supplemental Agreement and Change Order #1 to the Sullivan, Long & Haggerty contract for Part III, increasing it in the amount of $5,619.13. The right of way was not obtained at the desired location necessitating a longer route and additional cost. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the Change Order be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager presented Petitions for Annexation as follows: Property in the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 19-29-16, for the extension of Harn Blvd. from the Florida Power Corp. right of way to U,S. Highway 19; and property in the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 3-29-15 for the extension of Douglas Ave, from Stevenson Creek to Overbrook Ave. Commissioner Smith moved that the Petitions be accented and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance and bring it back to the next regular meeting of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously, The City Manager presented another Petition for Annexation from the Church of the Nazarene being the S 279' M.O.L. of N 515' M.O.L. of NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 in Section 11-29-15, West of Railroad less W 30' for Street. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the Petition for Annexation be received and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance and bring it back to the next regular meeting of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager had a letter from Turner-Brandon Post #7, American Legion, asking that the City again underwrite their proposed 1968 Annual Convention expenses of $2,500.00. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager presented a request from the Clearwater Softball Association .for the City to underwrite a bid in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 1968 World Softball Tournament which the Association hopes will be played in Clearwater. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The'City Manager presented a request from the Clearwater Lions Club for waiver of license fee to conduct a radio auction from Radio Station WTAN, February 20th to 24th, 1967. Commissioner Smith moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Smith, Hougen, Stephens and Brumfield voted "Aye". Mayor Turner did not vote. because he has been a member of the Club for many years. Motion carried. . .' ~ . t '. ~"'~'''''",';:...r.'''-:'~ -.-,. . . ". . .'. . -' ,. .......~..I>-, I(~"'''''";'I;'''''':'-':''''''~'';\'\'~f.<.;::.'...'':" n~':-:'I" ":;::::1~.1~'/::;:'" :"" ,~~1l~,~:(;"rJY&!~~'::!J~~1~ri?",'.;'">:;:i!{t.~';~':~:1~';:~~'~;,;}W:~'~~~~::~\;r:~2';!c1,~~S:':,>~~~!!~r:.~"!1:('~"~~~~_~~~~;~~~~~1[:1;~:~;~~~~~~~2. ,.. , . , ~ ,/,5," '. : -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1967 The City Manager reported on the navigable condition of the Channel at C~earwater Pass which the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers surveyed and are taking appropriate action by dredging. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the report be accepted and the City Manager and Engineering Department continue their efforts to expedite the clearing of the Channel. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stephens commented on the condition of Dunedin Pass. The City Manager reported that in accordance with Ordinance H1075 through the combined efforts of citizens, the City rodent control man and the neighborhood Improvement Association, the City refuse trucks hauled away 85 cubic yards of junk material weighing in excess of 17 tons, in the area bounded by Greenwood Ave., Cleveland St., Missouri Ave. and Court St. . The City Attorney presented for its second reading Ordinance #1105 amending tne traffic Code Sec. 22-109, by requiring ignition keys to be removed from cars wnen parked. Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance ~1105 be read and considered by title only on its second reading by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Hougen moved Ordinance #1105 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Commissioner Hougen reported receipt of a letter from Mrs. H. T. Heaton in objection to Ordinance #1105. The City Attorney presented for acceptance deeds for right of way as fo~lows : one from Wallace T. Charles, Jr. for E 30' of the N 132' of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 11-29-15, at the corner of Hobart and Haple St. for Hobart Ave. right of way. one from John S. Taylor, Jr. for a parcel of land 20' wide M.O.L. that lies between the West right of way line of Coronado Dr. extended North and th~ East line of the parcel of land running from center line to North right of way line of Marianne St. for Marianne St. ~ight of way. Commissioner Brumfield noved that the deeds be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-10 was presented dedicating right of way for the afore- mentioned deeds. Commissioner Brumfield moved that Resolution #67-10 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance a 20' wide drainage easement from Coachman Properties, Inc. in the SE l/q of NE l/q of Section 7-29-16. Commissioner Hougen moved that the easement be accepted and the prop~r officials be authorized to record same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented agreements for purchase of easements for sewer line as follows: A 15' perrnanen~ and 10' temporary one in Lots 2 & 3, Ehle Subdivision from Franklin J. Mosher for $500.00 A 15' permanent and 10' temporary one in Lot 1 Pinellas Terrace Sub. from Campbell Paving Co. for A 15' per.manent and 10' temporary one in Lot 8, Hilltop Sub. from Robert B. Drewette for $110.00 $100.00 and agreement for purchase of Lot 16, Block A, Carlton Terrace Subdivision, from Peter M. Radich for $l,BOO.OO net Co~issioner Hougen moved that the contracts be approved as recommended and the proper officials be authorized to execute them. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Reso1ution #67-11 was presented authorizing payment of $9t602.~9 to Briley, Wild & Associates, Consu~ting Engineers, from Construction Trust Fund Agreement, Uti~ity Revenue Certificates, Series of 1965. Commissioner Brumfield moved that Resolution #67-11 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Reso~ution #67-12 was presented vacating portion of utility easement as fol~ows: The East 5' of 10' easement on rear of Lot 25, Block Nt Brookhill Unit 4. Cownissioner Brwnfield moved that Resolution #67-12 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. .~;:~~~:!::::=::::~~::;:::~=~;~:t;=;::;~~r::~:;:;~!(',..;ti:;::i;~~~~: 4. .. c2 ;;6 -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 6, 1967 Resolution #67-13 was oresented whereas owners of Glen OaKs Golf Course have asked the City of Clearwater to request the State Road Department to make a feasibility survey relative to installation of a pedestrian activated traffic signal at said Glen Oaks Golf Course and Court St. (State Road 595A), the City to purchase, install and maintain said signal if same is found to be warranted. Commissioner Hougen moved that Resolution #67-13 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-14 was presented requesting Pinellas County to exempt from taxation property purchased by the City, Lot 27 & N 15' of Lot 26, Block B, First Addition to Clearwater Beach Park Sub. acquired from K. N. Barbatsis; to be used for a public parking lot. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #67-14 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-15 was presented vacating drainage easement running through Lots 7 & 8 in the SW 1/4 of Section 19-29-16, Pinellas Groves (Imperial Homes Corp.). Commissioner Brumfield moved Resolution #67-15 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance easement for drainage from Imperial Homes Corporation being the Southerly 30 ft. of Lots 7 & 8 in SW 1/4 of Section 19-29-16 Pinellas Groves. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the easement be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to record it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-16 was presented requesting the owners of three properties to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Smith moved Resolution #67-16 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Agreement with Louis and Michael Petrone in which the Petrones would deed certain property to the City for right of way and easement purposes with the City to construct a roadway on said property, which is in the NW 1/4 of Section 8-29-16 South of Orange Blossom Subdivision. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the Agreement be approved, the easement be accepted and the proper officials be authorized to execute the agreement and record the easement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of K & K Company, Clearwater for paving and drainage of extension of East Terrace Drive in NW 1/4 of Section 8-29-16 in accordance with above Agreement. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to K & K Company, for the sum of $3,455.25, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appro- priate 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 Smith and carried unanimously. A winter tourist made a complaint about footballand other games being played on Clearwater Beach endangering the persons using the area. Commissioner Hougen recognized Mrs. E. C. Marquardt and Mr. Robert Levison for their service to the City as official representatives on the Pinellas Govern- mental Study Commission, and then moved that Resolution #67-17 commending them be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stephens spoke about the complaints he had received regarding the nuisance of jet airplane training flights over East Clearwater. He spoke of a petition signed by 175 residents and stated that the City had passed Resolution #66-60 last May asking the County Commissioners to take steps to curb the nuisance. He then made a proposal as follows: request the Federal Aviation Authority, the Air Lines and the County to stop the flights immediately or realign the traffic pattern if they must continue the flights; that copies of the requests be sent to Senators Spessard Holland and George Smathers and to Congressman William C. Cramer; and determine if the City of Clearwater has the authority to regulate such flights over the City and if not what is needed to acquire such authority. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for study and action. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously, Commissioner Smith announced that the Pinellas Planning Council was meeting on Wednesday morning and recommended Mr. Arthur Kruse give a report on the last meeting. Mr. Kruse gave the report and said he would try to provide Commissioners with copies of report stating Clearwater needed to update the comprehensive plan. The Mayor commended Commissioner Smith(.and Mr. Kruse as members of the Council for their public service. (Mr.Fred Campbell Jr. Commissioner Smith moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:25 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously, '':", ' " ". 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