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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 4, 1967
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, December 4, 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.
Alsp present were:
Merrett R. Stierheim
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Willis Booth
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
City Attol'ney
City Engineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend
Harold Popp, Grace Lutheran Church. Commissioner Blackstone moved that the
minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1967, and the special meeting of
November 29th, 1967, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation
by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that the firs~ item on the agenda was two public hearings
for the annexation of properties into ~he City.
1. a. Request from Daniel T. McMullen. Jr. for annexation of acreage to be
known as Normandy Village (M&B 23-29-15) West of Highland Ave. and South of
Lakeview Rd. The City Manager explained the request and recommended a paved 100 ft.
diameter cul-de-sac be included in the plans. Mr. Fred J. Wilder, Attorney,
representing the applicant and the proposed purchaser, Douglas-Lloyd Inc., explained
that the property was approximately II acres; that a condominium type ap'artment
development was proposed; that the property to the North was business and a church;
that they were requesting R-4 (multiple dwelling) zoning; and he then submitted a
copy of proposed restrictions which he said would be recorded. Mr. Wilder also
stated that there would be a maximum of 15 buildings with 16 units per building;
a maximum of 35 ft. high; at least 10 ft. setbacks from adjoining properties; that
an additional 7 ft. would be deeded to the City for Highland Ave. and that there
would be about 1-1/2 parking spaces per unit. Commissioner Brumfield moved that
after having held this public hearing on the request of Daniel T. McMullen, Jr.,
for annexation and zoning into the City of Clearwater the subject property, be
approved, subject to the following conditions: that the zoning be R-4 (multiple-
dwelling) that the property be designated as fire district #2; that the deed
restrictions be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to record same; that
there be a paved 100 ft. diameter cul-de-sac and dedication of an additional 7 ft.
for Highland Ave. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried
unanimOUSly.
1. b. Request of Dillard Lee Hudson, et al, for annexation of property West
of Elizabeth St. and North of Gulf to Bay Blvd. in M&B 17-29-16. The City Manager
reported that the applicant requested R-4 (multi-family) zoning, however, the
Planning & Zoning Board determined that R-2 (duplex) would meet the objectives of
the applicant. There were no objections. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the
application be approved as recommended by the City Manager for R-2 zoning (duplex)
and fire district classification #2, and the proper officials be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The next item was a public hearing on lot mowing Resolution #67-117. The
City Clerk read a let~er of objection from Mr. W. S. Wightman, Attorney, regarding
Lots 3, 4, 5, Blk H, and Lots 16, 17, Block I, Hibiscus Gardens. The City Lot
Mowing Inspector stated these lots should be cleared of weeds, etc., which tend to
be a breeding place for snakes and vermin, and also a fire hazard. Commissioner
Blackstone moved that Resolution #67.117 passed on November 20, 1967 be confirmed
and made effective as to all persons and parcels listed thereon, except for those
whose lots have been verified as being cleared and those who have paid the City
for the clearing and the proper City officials and employees are hereby directed to
proceed in accordance with law to see that the lots are cleared. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval offer from H. H. Baskin, Jr. Attorney,
representing Anderson Auto Parts, to purchase City owned property South of Anderson
Auto Parts on Greenwood Ave., for $2,300.00 (pt. Lot 12, Block D. Coachman Heights
Sub.) Commissioner Brumfield moved that the offer for the above property be
approved as outlined by the City Manager and the proper City officials be authorized
to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Manager recommended denial of the request for application for beer
& wine license at 637 Chestnut St. (Lot 1 & parts of Lots 2, 9 and 10, Blk 19,
Magnolia Park) which was continued from November 20, 1967, for Mr. Ralph Maynard
and Mr. Reed. Mr. H. H. Baskin, Jr., Attorney, represented the applicants stating
the night club would be known as Woody Riley's Warehouse, with a gay nineties
atmosphere planned; that all building regu~ations will be conformed to and installa-
tion for noise control would be installed; and that plenty of parking space is
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available~ with most of it in the rear of building. Commissioner Brumfield moved
that the ~pplication be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens.
Upon the ~ote being taken Commissioners Stephens, Brumfield, Williams and
Blackstone voted "Aye". Mayor Hougen voted "No". Motion carried.
The City Manager concurred in a recommendation from Briley, Wild & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, for accepting the bid of SUllivan, Long & Hagerty, for 1967
Water & Sewer Project, Part XII, Belcher Rd. Interceptor Sewer and Water main.
Commissio~er Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of Briley, Wild &
Associates, Consulting Engineers and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by
the City ~anager that the contract for 1967 Water & Sewer project, Part XII -
Belcher Rd., Interceptor Sewer & Water main be awarded to Sullivan, Long & Hagerty,
Bessemer. Ala., for the sum of $144,268.75, which is the lowest and best respon-
sible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute
said contX"ac't which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and
bid. Mot~on was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval an agreement between the City of
Clearwate~ and Causeway Construction Inc., for extension of gas main from the
corner of San Christopher Dr. and San Mateo Dr., North and We~t to Dunedin Beach,
to providE gas services to the Beach. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the
agreement be approved for the project as outlined by the City Manager and the
appropria~e officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissio~er Stephens and carried unanimously.
The City Manager requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the
City of D~nedin to pay on~-half of the paving costs of San Mateo Drive. He
explained that the new gas main extension would be installed the length of San
Mateo Dr, in half of the present street. Commissioner Blackstone moved that the
authoriza~ion be approved as requested and as outlined by the City Manager. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that the City Clerk requested receipt and accep-
tance of ~ report on the inspection of voting machines used in the special election
on Tuesda~, November 28th, 1967 and read a suggested motion. Commissioner Williams
moved tha~ the report be received and accepted from the City Clerk. Motion was
seconded ~y Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously..
The ~ity Manager recommended adoption of Resolution #67-123 to endorse the
Florida LEague of Municipalities position on the proposed State Constitution with
copies to the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation. Commissioner Stephens moved
that Reso~ution #67-123 be passed and adopted and the appropr'iate officials be
authorize~ to execute it, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried
unanimous~y. The Mayor said he would also send a copy to the Florida Association
of Real to:rs,
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Reso~ution #67-119 was presented assessing the property owners for construc-
tion of p~ving, curbs and drainage in Venus Ave. from Gulf to Bay Blvd. to Venus
Lake; and Star Drive from Venus Ave. to Orion Ave. Commissioner Stephens moved
Resolutio~ #67-119 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be author-
ized to e~ecute it. Motion was seconded by Con~issioner Brumfield and carried
unanimous ~y.
The ~ity Attorney presented for acceptance a subordination of encumbrance
from a mo:rtgage holder, st. Petersburg Bank & Trust Co., on Bay St. right of way
that the ~ity recently acquired from Richard & Frederick Stelzer, being the West
30 ft. of S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sect. 16-29-16. Commissioner
BlackstonE moved that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and the
proper of~icials be authorized to execute and record the instrument. Motion was
seconded ~y Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
>( from Coachman Properties tIne,
The ~ity Attorney presented for acceptance a temporary and permanent sanitary
sewer eas~ment~in the NW 1/4 Section 7-29-16, South of SAL railroad. Commissioner
Blackston~ moved that the easement be accepted as outlined by the City Attorney
and the City Clerk be directed to record same in the records of Pinellas County,
Fla. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously.
Mr. ~red J. Wilder, Attorney, representing Mr. Daniel T. McMUllen, requested
that the~ be only two readings of Ordinance #1136 at this meeting to allow them
to clear qnd burn the trees and other debris on the property prior to the City
fire ordi~ance taking effect. After discussion it was decided that the ordinance
did not p~se undue hardship and that the three readings would be held at this
meeting.
The ~ity Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1136, annexing
a portion of M&B 23-29-~5, (Daniel T. McMullen, Jr.). Commissioner Stephens moved
that Ordinance #1136 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly.
Co~issioner Stephens moved Ordinance #1136 be read and considered on its
second r~ading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion
was Beco~ded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was
read by title only. Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance #1136 be passed on its
second r~ading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried ~nanimously.
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Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance #1136 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 Brumfie1d and carried unani-
mously. The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Stephens moved Ordinance
'1136 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Brumfield and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read in full on its first reading Ordinance #1138, annexing
portions of M&B 17-29-16 (Di11ard L. Hudson, et al). Commissioner Williams moved
that Ordinance #1138 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams moved Ordinance #1138 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 Williams moved Ordinance #1138 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams moved Ordinance #1138 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 Williams moved Ordinance
#1138 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and that the approp-
riate officials be authorized to execute it. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner
Stephens and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-120 was presented requesting owners to clear their lots and
setting a public hearing to hear objections thereto. Comnissioner Stephens moved
that Resolution #67-120 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-121 was presented authorizing application for matching funds
to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a grant estimated to be $29~000.OO, for
the East 75 ft. Lot 2, Jeffords & Smoyers 1st Addn., to be used for permanent open-
space land for park usage. It was estimated that the total cost of acquiring said
land would be $40,000.00 and demolition and removal of improvements would be
$1,000.00. Commissioner Blackstone moved that Resolution U67-l21 be passed and
adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously.
Resolution #67-122 was presented officially supporti~g the report on the
advisability of Federal provision of an Intracoastal Wate~way from St. Marks River
to Tampa Bay, presented by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at public hearing in
Tampa, October 24, 1967. Commissioner Stephens moved Resolution #67-122 be passed
and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney said it was necessary to have a motion authorizing a public
hearing on zoning for acreage in Section 24-29-15, part of which is now known as
Imperial Park Subdivision, to be held on December 11, 1967 at 1:30 P.M.
Commissioner Stephens moved that the public hearing on zoning and fire district
use as outlined be set for December 11, 1967, at 1:30 P.M. at a special meeting
of 'the City Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and
carried unanimously.
The Mayor said the Beautification Committee had not been reappointed when
other committees were, but that it was being reactivated now and asked ~he
Commission for recommendations for the Committee, then announced that he was
appointing Virgil Dobson as a member if he would accept.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:27 P.M.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone 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 Elizabeth M. Smith, Clerk I, Detective Sec., Police Department,
be admitted to the Pension Plan. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the above
named employee be accepted in the Pension Plan. Motion ~as seconded by
Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Brumfield moved that the meeting be ad'ou ed at 3: P.M.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carrie anim
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