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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 5, 1967
The City Commission of tho City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall. Monday, June 5, 1967, at 1:30 P,M., with the following members
present:
H. Everett Hougen
Clifton Stephens
Geo. R. Brumfield
Donald S. Williams
Cal Blackstone, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
James R, Stewart
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Captain Wm. J. Premru
City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Representing Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the City
Attorney. Commissioner Williams moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 15, 1967 be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the
Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried undnimously.
The Mayor presented a citation to Mr. James A. Novotny for his service to
the City as a member of the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning.
The City Manager announced th~ continuation of the public hearing for improve-
ments to Cngman Street, from Holt to Betty Lane, stating that the City Engineer
suggested another continuance to July 3rd, in order to put the p~oject out to bids
and determine the actual cost of the improvement. Commissioner Blackstone moved
that the public hearing be continued again to the meeting of July 3rd, 1967, and
that in the meantime the City Manager and City Enginee~ advertise for bids on the
p~oject and make determination as to the City's ?articipation and cost of this
p~oject and bring back a complete report toge~her with the bids to the Commission
meeting of July 3-rd, 1967. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and
carried unanimously.
A pUblic hearing was announced for the paving and drainage of the alley South
of Drew St. from Meteor to Arcturas Ave. The City Engineer repo~ted one in favor
and ~ opposed, with the estimated assessable cost per front foot being $3.49.
The Clerk read a letter of objection from W. S, \1ightman, Attorney, for himself,
J. W, Rowe, Atto~ney, and Col, George F. McGinn. Mr. Arthur Jordan, Attorney,
representing Mr. John Tisone, introduced Mr. ~isone who spoke in favor of the
project, In answer to a question he stated he would pay for paving the complete
alley adjacent to his property. Mr. and Mrs. David Phillips and Mrs. K. V.
Bogiages, owners of property South of the alley objected to being assessed as the
alley was of no benefit to them but otherwise did not object to the paving.
Comnissioner Brumfield moved to postpone this public hearing until the next
Commission meeting on June 19th, 1967, and that the hearing will resume at that
time without further notice to any of the property owners. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Misener Marine Construc~ion
Inc., St. Petersbu~g, Florida, for bulkhead and sandwall, for South Gulf View
Parking Lot, Mr, Don Armstrong, representing a group opposing the proposed pa~k-
ing lot stated that the plan encroaches on too much of the beach and presented a
substitute plan which would widen Gulf View Blvd. and provide angle parking, plus
using the lot at the South end. Mr. James A, Movotny stated he had taken an
option for 300 ft. South of the present South lot for $100,000.00, which he will
pay and 1ease to the City at no charge for ten years, and then sell to the City
at his cost, Mr. Oswald Hick, Mr. George Williams, Mr. Thea Fitch, Mr. Howard
Co~, Mr. Morgan Thomas, Mrs. John Riley, Mr. Joseph Weidman, Mrs, Wm. L. Moore,
Mrs. Sylvia Armstrong, Mr. Donald Mangus, Mr, Albert Ricketts, Mr. Lewis Scimens,
Mr. Char1es Zollo, Mr. John Reese, Marjorie Hamilton, Mr. Charles Jennings,
Mr. Robert Ginger, Mr. Ed Norman, and Mr. Philip Clarke ~epresenting Gulf to Bay
Mo~el Association, spoke in opposition. lir. Steve Gerakios, Mr. Herbert Frank,
Mr. William Wright manager of the Statler Hilton Motel, Mr. E. C. Marquardt,
Mr. J. H. Fletcher and Mr. R. A. Thetford spoke in favor. Mr. Joe Turner gave a
history of the build-up of Clearwater Beach and expected further build-up.
Commissioner Williams made the following recommendations for study SUbject to
ap~~oval of the City Commission if the motion passed:
(1) To develop a method to close the parking lot for use at night.
(2) Make changes which will fu~ther beautify the parking area such as
decorative material for the sand wall in lieu of plain concrete.
(3) Eliminate all or part of the parking on Gulf View Blvd. if in the
opinion of the Traffic Division this will increase traffic flow or
be of other worth.
(~) Investigate the legal and practical aspects of limiting part of the
parking area for the use of local residents and tou~ist guests.
The ~ayor said the City Manager should be so instructed. Commissioner Stephens
moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and the Asst. PurChasing
Agent, concurred therein by the City Manage~ that the contract be awarded to
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 5, 1967
Misener Marine Construction Inc., for the amount of $64,769.39, which is the
lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be
authorized to eKecute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plana
and specifications and bid, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone.
(The above discussion ensued prior to the vote being taken.) Upon the vote being
taken the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of John Daniels Paving Co.,
of St. Petersburg, Fla., for South Gulf View Bouleva~d Parking Lot. Commissioner
Blackstone 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 John Daniels Paving Co., for the sum of $42,573.99, which is the lo~est
and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be author-
ized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the nlans and
specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried
unanimously,
The Mayor made a 5ta tement to the effect the COlflmission is endeavoring to do
what is best for the greatest number of citizens of the City.
Commissioner Stephens moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed
immediately with preparing plans for public restrooms and snack bar contiguous to
the proposed parking lot on Clearwater Beach so that it may be included as a
companion project with the developing of the lot, Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Brumfield, Upon the vote being taken Commissioners Stephens,
Brumfield, Blackstone and Mayor Hougen voted "Aye". Commissioner Williams voted
"No". Motion carried.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of James E. Voight, Clearwater
to operate a Beach Equi~ment Concession on a specified area of Clearwater Beach,
Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the recommendation of the Asst. PurChasing Agent,
concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to James E,
Voight, the City to receive $100.00 for all gross sa~es up to $1,250.00, and 25%
for everything over that amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Supreme Envelope Co.,
Jacksonville, for one year's supply of mailing envelopes for the Utilities Depart-
ment. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities
Manager, Data Processing Supervisor and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein
by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Supreme Envelope Co., for ~he
sum of $2,700.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the approp-
riate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be
in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. l1otion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Mobile Equipment Co.,
St. Petersburg, for three new motor scooters for the Police Department. Commissioner
Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of the Police Chief, Garage Supepin-
tendent, and Asst. PurChasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that
the contract be awarded to Mobile Equipment Co., for the net sum of $4,630.B3, with
trade-in, 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 Blackstone and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Minnesota Mining and
ManUfacturing Co., Chamblee, Ga" for 200 24" K 24" red Scotchlite stop sign faces
for the Traffic Division, Police Department. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon
the joint recommendation of the Police Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred
therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Minnesota Mining and
ManUfacturing Co" for the amount of $780.00, which is the lowest and best respon-
sible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
said contract which shall be in accordance with the nlans and snecifications and
bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone"and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Municipal Supply & Sign Co. ,
Naples, Fla., for 150 10 ft. long galvanized street sign posts and 150 street
name mounting brackets for Police Department, Traffic Planning and Maintenance
Division. Commissioner Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of the Police
Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the
contract be awarded to Municipal Supply 8 Sign Co., in the amount of $627.00, 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 specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens
and carried unanimous~y.
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The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of CaInpbell Paving Co.,
Clearwater, for paving, curbing and drainage of Sunshine Drive from Calumet S~.
South and a portion of Sunnydale Blvd. East of exis~ing paved portion in Clearwater
Industrial Park. Commissioner Blackstone moved upon the joint recommendation of
the City Engineer and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager
thatthe contract be awarded to Campbell Paving Co. in the amount of $24,686.00,
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 specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 5, 1967
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Holcomb Pipe Lines Inc.,
Clearwater, for 54" storm sewer, Druid Rd. and Missouri Ave. Commissioner
Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and the Asst.
Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be
awarded to Holcomb Pipe Lines, Inc., for the sum of $6,905.00, 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 specifications and bid. 11otion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the bid of K & K Company, of Clearwater, Fla.,
for the paving, curbing and drainage of Turner St., from Lincoln to Missouri Ave.
Commissioner Stephens 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 in the amount of $4,772.96, which is the lowest and
best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized
to eKecute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions and bid. Motion ,,,,as seconded by Commiss ioner Brumfield and carried unani-
mously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Clayton Ogles, Dunedin, Fla.
for painting exterior of Low and High Pressure Gas Holders, at the Gas Plant.
Commissioner Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and
the Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager, that the contract
be awarded to Clayton Ogles for the sum of $6,910.75, 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 nlans and snecifications
and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Manager concurred in a recommendation from Briley, Wild & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, for approval of Change Order #1 and Supplemental Agreement #1
to the Azzarelli Construction Co. contract for the construction of Part X of the
1965 Water and Sewer Project, North interceptor, Clearwater East sanitary sewer
installation, increasing the contract in the amount of $2,832.80. Commissioner
Stephens moved that the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers, and the City
Manager be accepted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported a request from Brent Cohenour, 1811 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
for a second hand store license had been withdrawn.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance an easement from Donald R. Shaw
for sanitary sewer installation and maintenance in the Far Horizon Mobile Home Park
in the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 19-29-16. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the
easement as outlined by the City Attorney be accepted and the City Clerk be directed
to record same in the public records of Pinellas County, Fla. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented for acceptance a deed for right of way for a
portion of Pierce St. East of Greenwood Ave. from t1ildred D, Sawyer, being a part
of Lot 21, R. H. Padgetts Sub of original Lot 2. Commissioner Brumfield moved that
the deed as outlined by the City Attorney be accepted and the City Clerk be directed
to record same in the public records of Pinellas County, Fla. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-43 was presented assessing the owners of property facing and
abutting the alley between Cleveland and Park St. from A.C.L. Railroad to East
Avenue for paving. Commissioner Brumfield moved Resolution #67-43 be nassed and
adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it: Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution #67-44 was presented authorizing payment of $2,074.35 to Briley,
Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility
Revenue Certificates, Series of 1965. Commissioner Blackstone moved Resolution
#67-~4 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-45 was presented authorizing payment of $125.50 to Leo Butler,
Professional Engineer, for services, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue
Certificates, Series of 1965. Commissioner Williams moved Resolution #67-45 be
passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-46 was presented authorizing payment of $351,13 to the First
National Bank of Clearwater for Trustee's comoensation from Construction Trust
Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of"1965. Commissioner Stephens moved
that Resolution #67-46 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-47 was presented vacating the Northerly 5 feet of that certain
60 ft. drainage easement across Lots 425 and 426, Morningside Estates Unit SA.
Commissioner Stephens moved Resolution #67-47 be passed and adopted and the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Blackstone and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMrssro~ MEETING
June 5, 1967
The City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1112 amending
Sub-paragraph (3) of Section 4-18 Article 1 of Chapter 4 Code of the City of
Clearwater, by adding new liquor zone l2H, in SW l/~ of NW l/~ of Section 5-29-16
(Northeast corner U S 19 and State Rd. #588 or County Road #50) Harbor Square
Shopping Center. Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance #1112 be passed on its
first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance #1112 be read and considered on its
second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously. The
Ordinance was read by title only, Commissioner Blackstone moved Ordinance #1112
be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Brumfield and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams moved Ordinance #1112 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 Blackstone moved O~dinance
#1112 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to eKecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-48 was presented requesting the owners of 21 properties to
clean thei~ lots of weeds and undergrowth. Commissioner Brumfield moved Resolution
#67-~8 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to e~ecute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously.
On the suggestion of Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning
Board, Resolution #67-49 was presented requesting the Board of County Commissioners
to extend Belcher Rd. Northerly from Palmetto St. to Sunset Point Rd. Commissione~
Stephens mentioned that the sale of certain lots in the Industrial Park were
contingent upon the extension of Belcher Rd. Commissioner Stephens moved that
Resolution #67-49 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the meeting be adjourned at 5 P.M. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Commission then met as Trustees of the Pension Fund with the Mayor
calling the meeting to order and heard letters read from the Advisory Committee
recommending that Gerald L. Saunders, Firefighter, Fire Dept., and Dale V. Gould,
Garage Mech., Garage Div., Engineering Dept. be admitted to the Pension Plan,
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the above named employees be accepted irl the
Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unani-
mously.
A letter was also read from the Advisory Committee with waiver attached
recommending that Arlene M. Davis, Clerk I, Police Dept., be admitted to the Pension
Plan. Commissioner Blackstone moved that the above named employee be accepted sub-
ject to the waiver. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and ca~ried
unanimously.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the meeting
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and
Attest:
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June 5, 1967
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May 23, 1967
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater
Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that, Gerald L. Saunders, Firefighter, Fire Dept., has been duly
examined by a local Physician and designated as a "First Class" risk.
The above ~ployee began his service with the City of Clearwater on 12/6/66,
He is under ~5 years of age (birth date .., 8/26/36) and meets the requirements
of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into
membership,
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of Employees' Pension Fund
/sl Paul Kane, Chairman
/sl Edwin Blanton
/sl Hilda Holt
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March 15, 1967
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater
Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that, Arlene M. Davis, Clk I, Police Dept" has been duly examined
by a local Physician and designated as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began her service with the City of Clearwater on 8/30/66.
She is under 45 years of age (birth date ... 7/26/42) and meets the requirements
of our Civil Service,
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into
membership. Waiver attached.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Edwin Blanton
/s/ Hilda Holt
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March 24, 1967
Honorable City Commission
and Employees' Advisory Committee
of City Employees' Pension Plan
Gentlemen:
I wish to sincerely request that favorable consideration be given my application
to the Employees' Pension Plan, in order that I may contribute and share in
future benefits as covered by the Pension Act.
Attention is called to the attached report of Dr. Hagan, in which he rates me
a "First Class Risk", but shows a back injury from an automobile accident in
1963. If I am accepted under the Pension Plan, this letter will serve as a
waiver of any claim for disability or other benefits under the Pension Plan
should such disability or claim stem from back injury mentioned above.
Very truly yours,
Isl Arlene M. Davis
/sl W. B. Mackey
Witness
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