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12/18/1967 ~___.~... _u 5'/:L CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 18, 1967 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, December 18, 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: Merrett R. Stierheim Herbert M. Brown Max Battle willis Booth City Manager City Attorney Ci ty Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Booth. The Mayor presented a citation to Alicia Matthews, an elementary school student, for heroism. The Mayor also presented service pins to two employees. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December ~, 1967 be approved as recorded and submitted in written suwnation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The first item on the agenda was a continuation of an adjourned public hearing from November 20, 1967, on the proposed construction of paving, curbing and drainage of: Meteor Ave., from Cleveland St. to Gulf to Bay Blvd. Rainbow Drive from Duncan to Corona Ave. Rainbow Drive from Skybrook to Comet Ave. Rainbow Drive from Cirus to Nimbus Ave. The City Engineer reported that the preliminary hearing was held and of the 71 owners involved, 36 were opposed to the project and 35 were in favor of the project, with the estimated assessable cost per front foot being $4.26. The Clerk reported there was no new correspondence. Mrs. Jane Buckmir, 1930 Rainbow Drive stated she started the project to improve appearance of the area. Mrs. Pauline Crawford, 109 S. Meteon Ave. said figures were erroneous as 20 of those in favor were not heard from and presented a petition with 36 names in objection. Mr. Louis Valente, 1747 Rainbow Dr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brinson, 300 S. Venus objected to being assessed for drainage as they had installed their o~n in years past. The City Manager stated the drainage part of the project would be paid for by the City. The Brinsons also questioned a corner property receiving credit for present curbing. The City Engineer explained the City's policy relating to corner assessments and private installation of drainage. Commissione~ Williams suggested that the City policy should be reviewed. Commissioner Brumfield moved that, since no valid objections have been filed or that the objections filed are insufficient that the paving, curbing and drainage in the streets desc~ibed be approved and that the City Manager and City Engineer be directed fortbwith to proceed with such improvements as an assessment project, with construction to begin on or after April 1, 1968. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The next item was a public hearing for the construction of paving, curbs, drainage and sanitary sewers in Park St., from Hillcrest West to Stevenson Creek. The City Engineer reported that the preliminary hearing was held November 22, 1967, with 3 property owners in attendance. The estimated assessable cost per front foot was given as $5.4~ for paving, and $4.17 for sanitary sewers. Of the 14 property owners 10 are now in favor and 3 opposed to the project and 1 not heard from. The Clerk had a letter of objection from Miss Ann T. J6rdan, 1356 Pa~k St., but Miss Jordan said she would withdraw her objection as everyone seemed to be in favor of the project. Mrs. Ella Noble, 1345 ?ark St. (business address) spoke in favor. Commissioner Stephens moved that since no valid obj .ctions have been filed that the paving, curbs, drainage and sanitary sewers in Park St.~ from Hillcrest West to Stevenson Creek be approved and that the City Manager and City Engineer be directed to proceed forthwith with such improvement as an assessment project. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfie1d and carried unanimously. The next item was a request for change in zoning for Finnigan property, on the West side of Yelvington Ave. between Gulf to Bay and Turner St. (Lots 16, 17 and 18 Longview Sub.) from R-2 (duplex) to R-4 (multi-family) The City Manager reported the Planning & Zoning Board recommended denial of the request. Mr. Finnigan was present and explained he desired to build apartments on the property. Mrs. Seth Noble and Mr. Adam Mackay spoke in objection and reported disturbance from the present occupants of the property. Comrnissione~ Brumfield moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board to deny the request without prejUdice. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimous~y. :, ,', , ,',..,' ,: ",' :....;::.; ': ' ,., , .~~--,- ~ - .' ....., ,",' . ....,.......'H".'7~,; '. ," ;'.......: - ." _,,- 'i/: ' ~; . ' , . . . . ...;.. '. .. ~~~~:~tiJ=:~2:::::~~~~~;'::=:j_':r~~:'E:~::~~j~'_ '"!5;-:::~:~:~"1C:~""~:i:(.';;'~l!~:;~~~~!:1d~~~'"" S'r3 --2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 18, 1967 The Ci~y Attorney read the request of Mr. W. S. Wightman for annexation and determina~ion of zoning and fire district classification for acreage in NE l/g of SW 1/4, Section 17-29-16, for addi~ion to Sky Harbor Mobile Home Park. The City Manager reported the Planning & Zoning Board recommended MH (mobile home park) classification and fire district #2. Mr. Michael O'Brien, Attorney, was present representing Mr. Wightman. Commissioner Brumfield moved to accept the recommen- dation of the Planning & Zoning Board and the Legal Department prepare the necessary ordinance of annexation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. By unarlimous consent the Commission agreed to deviate from the agenda at this time and take up Item #15, request for sale of beer on-premise consumption for 628 S. Missouri Ave. The City Manager explained that Mr. Paul R. Agnew planned to locate a pizza business and a Mexican food establishment on Missouri Ave., part of Block 4, Maryland Sub. and that Mr. Agnew has requested zoning to permit beer on-premises in the pizza business. The City Manager also explained that Mr. Agnew requested vacation of the North-South street through Block 4, and a portion of North Pine St. and South Pine St. in exchange for this vacation he would deed portions of Lots 6, 7, 14 and 15 in Block 4, Maryland Sub. for a right of way and also grant a 20 ft. easement through the Northern portion of ~he vacated streets being immediately South of part of Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Maryland Subdivision. The Manager stated the City has no objection to the exchange. Mrs. Rachel Davis spoke in objection to the beer request. The City Attorney read Resolution #67-124 vacating the above mentioned right of way. Commissioner Williams moved that Resolution #67-124 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute and record it and that the deed and easement be accepted from Mr. Agnew subject to approval of the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance amending the liquor laws of the City for the above location and bring it back to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented lot mowing Resolution #67-120 for public hearing. The lot mowing inspector reported that all lots were inspected and should be cleared of weeds, etc., which tend to be a breeding place for snakes and vermin and also a fire hazard. There were no objections. Commissioner Brumfield moved that Resolution #67-120 passed on December 4, 1967 be confirmed and made effective as to a~l 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. Mot~on was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. By unanimous C~~lsent it was agreed ~o deviate from the agenda to take up Item #17, Clearwater Band Boosters' request. The Clearwater Band Boosters were represented by their president, Mr. Harold Anders, Stephen Yanetovich, band director; and Clearwater High School principal Robert Glenn, who asked for funds. Mr. Anders stated the band represented the City and were good advertisement. Mr. Yanetovich gave figures of estimated listeners, listed some events at which they played free of charge and stated a major trip was scheduled every 3 years. Mrs. Lola Daniels, financial secretary, explained that students earned 1/2 and Band Boosters 1/2 for major trips. By consent the Commission agreed they would consider a request from the Band Boosters when and if abSOlutely necessary for a special event or need. 4 P.M. The Mayor requested Commissioner Stephens to take the chair at this time and then left the meeting. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Holcomb Pipe Lines, Inc., for paving, curbs and d~air~ge of: Washington Ave., Cleveland St. to Gould St. Pierce St., Washington Ave. to Greenwood Ave, Commissioner Blacks.tone moved u~on the joint recommendation of the City Engineer and the Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contrac~ be awarded to Holcomb Pipe Lines Inc., Clearwater, for the sum of $12,542.08, which is the lowest and bes~ 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~ions and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of American LaFrance Sales & Service, Inc., Miami, Fla., for fire hose for the Fire Department. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager that the contract be awarded to American LaFrance Sales & ,Service, Inc., for the sum of $ 3, 982. 00, which is the lowest and best r~esponsible-: bid and the appropriate official s of the City be author- izedto execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and speci- fications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanilllousJ.y. ,,~:,~;;,':"::'~"'.:" ~:l t.l.,. rlr~~l,.~\1' " 'j'. ~"""~""~;:'i"'<'Hl' !tilt::~~: ..1 ,..'.,~..<.,_(,..",!LU I,V.,.. . rljlif'l~.'j~!~~[; I~ l+f.J):)niiWg~i}:~~~?;, : r~"'''''' .,,, ,,, IttiF . ~f . " , . .-.:~:~:;:'::~:;:",__...c.. .::~;;::~:,;" ".~:~=.::~::':::~:::~:'''~;tr'1:'2~~~:r~''''~~::~~J.iti'..,: 5'1-1 -3.. CITY COMMISSION MEETING Decembe~ la, 1967 The City Manager recommended for approval the bid from Biscayne rire Equipment Co., Miami, for 3 Scott Air Pak air masks for the Fire Depar~me~t. Commissione~ Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief, and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager,' that the contract be awarded to Biscayne Fire Equipment Co., for the sum of $697.50, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and the appropria~e 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 bids of two separate firms for water service materials for the Utilities Department as follows: Items D, E, r & G - sleeves & valves from Mueller Co., Decatur, Ill. $2,001.64 Items A, B, C, H & I - sleeves, reducers & ells from B & H Sales, Cocoa, Fla. 626.57 Commissioner Blackstone moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilitles Manager, Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager, that the contract for Items D, E, F & G totaling $2,001.64, be awarded to Muel1e~ Co.; and Items A, B, C, H & I totaling $626.57, be awarded to B & H Sales, 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 bid. Motion was seconded by Commissione~ Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Tne City Manager recommended accepting the bid of James B. Clow for Water Division materials for the Utilities Department. Commissioner Williams moved upon the joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, and the Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager, that the contract be awarded to James B. Claw, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $1,388.04, 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 specifi- cations and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Utility Supply for sign posts for the Police Department. Commissioner Blackstone 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 Utility Supply, C~earwater, for the sum of $1,368,00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which sha~l be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly. The City Manager recommended acceoting the bid of Sun Sanitary Supplies, for two floor machines for the Fire Department and the Central Services Departmen~. Commissioner Brumfield moved upon the joint recommendation of the Fire Chief, Asst. to Director of Central Services and Asst. Purchasing Agent, concurred therein by the City Manager, that the contract be awarded to Sun Sanitary Supplies, Clearwater, for the sum of $598.32, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the ap~ropriate 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 presented a request from Mr. and Mrs. George L. Stringham, who reside at 142 Sky Harbor Mobile Estates, for license to conduct an antique gift shop at 525 Sky Harbo~ Drive (2759 Gulf to Bay Blvd.) The Police Department found no reason to deny the license, Commissioner Brumfield moved tha~ the license be approved as recommended by the City l1anager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously, The City Attorney nresented Resolution #67-125 authorizing exec~tion of service agreement for interruptible gas service and approving rates in agreement with the Clearwater Professional Building Company, Inc. Commissioner Blackstone moved Resolution #67-125 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to eKecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and ca~ried unanimOUSly. The City Manager presented Change Order #1 with the K & K Company for the Tangerine and Madison Ave. p~ojects to replace certain pipe thereby increasing the contract in the amount of $1,320.00. Commissioner Blackstone moved that the Change Order be approved as outlined by the City Manager and the proper officials be ,authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Br'umfield and carried unanimously. By consent of the Commission it was agreed to defer Item No. 20. on the agenda, Ordinance #1135, consumption of alcoholic beverages on public beaches. ,n~;....,~._ . -, "<'~'l'~ ~ ...'<~.~.. .\1....: .,...or;;.....,.,.!# ",', ..:' ......- - j- ~ f~ .W"" " < ',' < .......~ ....:\ ,.,.. it..... ~ '>:"'.".'1"J>..~ \". ............Ml~. '.!.of.!~ :. ~~~" ~ /' .\ t \ -_. I ~ ' S'f~ . .;.. .' . ,. . ". " ..-" . . ".' ". . >... ).' . ,.... . . , " .' . '. ,J .. ., ' .:iI~iI~MY;':'l"'':~i'&;~''C''''P "''';,1",,,,,,, ., , '~'-::'I ...... " .,.". ,\",,-"."i1\" I."" "",'''l'',''~, '0'" .,. 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The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Blackstone moved Ordinance ~1140 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Blackstone moved Ordinance #ll~O be read and ;onsidered on its third and final reading at this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unani- mously. The Ordinance was read in full. Commissioner Blackstone moved Ordinance Ul140 be passed on its third and final reading and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for acceptance a permanent utility easement from Brasfield Properties, Inc., over E 5 ft. of Lots 12 and 13, Block 6, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace Sub. and a temporary easement over W 10 ft. of E 15 ft. of Lots 12, 13, Block 6, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace Sub. Commissioner Brumfield moved that the easement be accented as outlined by the City Attorney and the proper officials be authorized to reGord same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Resolution #67-126 was presented authorizing payment of $2,035.20 ~o Nixon, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie, Alexander & Mitchell, Attorneys-at-Law, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Blackstone moved Resolution #67-126 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-127 was presented authorizing payment of $9,100.00 to the Florida Board of Conservation, Division of Geology, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Williams moved Resolution #67-127 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be author- ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly. Resolution #67-128 was presented authorizing payment of $17,775.00 to Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Blackstone moved Resolution ~67-128 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded ny Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Resolution #67-129 was presented authorizing payment of $7,2l3.~4 to Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Williams moved Resolution ~67-129 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimOUSly. Resolution #67-130 was presented dedicating u~ility easement over East 15 ft. of Lot 16, Block A, Carlton Terrace Sub. Commissioner Brumfield moved Resolution ~67-l30 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimOUSly, Resolution U67.,13l was presented dedicating for street purposes the South 10 ft. of Lots 1, 2, 3, ~, 5 & 8 and the East 10 ft. of Lot 8 of Block C, Norwood 1st Addition, (Marshall St. & Greenwood Ave.). Commissioner Blackstone moved Resolution U67-l31 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be author- ized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brumfield and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-132 was presented authorizing payment of $521.85 to Security- Columbian Banknote Company, Printer~~, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Williams moved Resolution #67-132 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimously. Resolution #67-133 was presented authorizing payment of $8,527.06 to Leedy, Wheeler & Alleman, Investment Bankers, from Construction Trust Fund, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1967. Commissioner Brumfield moved Resolution #67-133 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blackstone and carried unanimOUSly. ,', ," " " . ,.. . "." ", . "":,', ".," .......:1 .' .... ;0- ),.',.,'