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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 1978
The City commission of the City of Clearwater met in
regular session at the City Hall, Thursday, July 20, 1978,
at 9:30 a.m., with the following members present:
Charles F. LeCher
Karleen F. DeBlaker
Karen Martin
William Nunamaker
Richard E. Tenney
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
Anthony Shoemaker City Manager
Frank Kowalski Chief Asst. City Attorney
Max Battle City Engineer
Frank Daniels Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Chief Daniels and the invocation was
given by the Reverend William Anderson of Calvary Baptist'
Church.
ITEM #3 - Introductions and Awards.
Employee of the month of May - Helen Giacobetti, Secretary
III in the utllities Department.
A resolution of congratulations was presented to Sophia
Payton as winner of the Transcontinental Air Race Classic.
Commissioner Martin moved to pass and adopt Resolution #78-85
and to authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Commissioner Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the vote was:
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"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
Floyd Carter, Central Services Director, was presented
a Fleet Preventive Maintenance Award.
Wells Brown, Garage superintendent, was presented a
Maintenance Masters Club Award.
Twelve City employees were presented service pins.
ITEM #5 - Minutes.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of July 6, 1978, as recorded and as sub-
mitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeBlaker. Upon the vote
being taken, Commissioners DeBlaker, Martin and Nunamaker and
. Mayor LeCher voted "Aye"; Commissioner Tenney voted "Nay."
Motion carried.
ITEM 46 - Consent Agenda.
,6.1' Notification of Expirations and Resignations of Advisory
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b. Community Relations Board (Continued from
7/6/78).
c. Mobile Home Park Board (Continued from 7/6/78).
d. Beautification committee.
6.2. Bid - 100 Armor, soft body handgun (bulletproof vests),
2 bids, low bid, Protective Apparel Corporation of America,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., $8,633.00.
Commissioner Martin moved to accept the items listed on:
the Consent Agenda and to authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. Commissioner Nunamaker seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Plan Approval for Fence within RPD at Village
On-the-Green. Tracts 35, 38 and 39 in Sections 30 and 31-28-16,
Countryside - U.S. Home Corporation (Continued from 7/6/78).
Staff and the developer have been unable to arrive at a
compromise fence agreement and the developer wishes to make a
presentation.
Bob Thornton of U.S. Home, requested a continuance as
Jack Bodziak, the representative, was unavoidably detained.
By unanimous consent, the Commission agreed to continue this
item after lunch. (see page 10 ).
ITEM #8 - Mortgage Guarantee Program - Reallocation of
Funds. (Continued from 7/6/78).
The Fire Training Facility and Fire station #4 on Belcher
Road was funded by a grant from the Economic Development Admin-
istration. The funding did not cover construction of sidewallts,
engineering testing and a water meter. Revenue sharing funds
allocated to the Mortgage Guarantee Program may be used to
cover these construction expenses.
Commission discussed the need for the sidewalk.
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Commissioner DeBlaker moved to authorize the City Manager
to temporarily waive installation of the sidewalk at Fire Sta-
tion Facility #4 until there is a need. Commissioner Tenney
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Martin moved that the revenue sharing funds
previously 'allocated to the Mortgage Guarantee Program be used
to cover construction costs over the EDA Grant allocation for
Fire Station Facility #4, and that all funds remaining there-
after be transferred to Rehabilitation Loan Fund No.1. Com-
missioner DeBlaker seconded the motion which carried unanimOUSly.'
ITEM #9 - Lease Renewal - Clearwater Marina Room 4-A
(E~ Room 4 in Marina Building on Lots 11 and 12 of City Park
Subdivision) - Harry and I<atha:-ine Massa. 8/1/78': 9/30/82.
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. The current lease on Room 4 had been extended on a month-
to-month basis to permit vacating a portion being used for
storage and.to make it available for lease as general office
space. The space has been divided and the redesignated 114-BII
will be advertised when minor modifications are completed.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to approve the lease renewal
and ,to, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Commissioner DeBlaker seconded ,the ,motion which carried unani-
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ITEM tlO - US 19 at Imperial Cove (SE~, Section 20-29-16)
U.S. Home Corporation.
The city Manager reported a letter from the State D.O.T.
recommending the acceleration lane be eliminated, could not
be located and he recommended continuance.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved that the residents be noti~
ifed of this change and that the item be continued to the
August 3, 1978 meeting. Commissioner Martin seconded the mo-
tion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 - Purchase of Five (S)-Acre Tract of Land in the
S~ of the SE~ of the SW~ of the NE~ in Section 21-28-16 -
Paul Giuliani, II and Joseph F. Giuliani, Sr.
This property is adjacent and contiguous to the city's,
320-acre site on which the new sanitary treatment plant is under
construction and could be used for expansion of the spray ir-
rigation fields, sludge drying beds, expansion of the tree
farm, etc.
The City Manager reported the "20llt Wastewater Treatment
Plan has not been approved yet:and as it will indicate which
sludge processes can be funded, federal funds are not availa-
ble now. The property would be purchased by sewer system
funds.
Commission discussed a need for this property.
Commissioner Martin moved to deny the purchase until
such tfme as the property was needed. Commissioner DeBlaker
seconded the motion.
Future Development of the surrounding area was discussed
and Mr. Giuliani responded to questions on accepting an op-
tion to purchase, by stating he would have to consult with his
partners. Commissioner Martin withdrew her motion and moved to
continue this item to the regular scheduled meeting of August
3, 1978. Commissioner Tenney seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
ITEM #12 - Charter Tour Bus Permit Request - whitley
Limousine Service, Inc.
Whitley Limousine Service, Inc. has requested a permit
for bus and limousine service to transport passengers on tours
to and from Tampa and st. Petersburg/Clearwater Airports.
Commissioner Nunamaker reported the Central pinellas
Transit Authority had not reviewed this request and moved to
continue this item. Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
ITEM #13 - Request to Operate Limousine Service - William
w. Childs dba Luxury Lfmousines.
Luxury Limousines has requested a permit to operate a
limousine service. The usual investigation was conducted and
all requirements of the Public Conveyance Ordinance have been
. ~. met.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to grant william Childs a
permit: 'to operate a limousine service and to authorize the
appropriate officials to'execute same. Commissioner Tenney
i;{!(:':_'.:~.,""~ ." second~d:.the . motion which carried un~nimouBly.
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ITEM 114 - Sale of TWo (2.00) Acres of Lot 3, Clearwater
Industrial Park Replat, to Ronald Nisk.
The total purchase price of the property is $44,000, of
which 10% ($4,000) is the realtor's commission.
Commissioner Martin moved to approve the sale for construc-
tion of a manufacturing building and to authorize the appropri-
ate officials to execute same. Commissioner Tenney seconded
the motion. Commission discussed an adjacent property owner's
offer of right-of-way for Sunnydale Boulevard to Belcher Road.
Upon the vote being taken, motion carried unanimously.
ITEM #15 - Requests for Waivers - Watercraft operations
on Clearwater Beach.
a. M. Robinson dba West Coast Water Sports, Inc.
464 North Gulfview Boulevard.
Commissioner Martin moved to consider the request of
Mark Robinson for a waiver of Section 6-10 of the city Code
of Ordinances. Commissioner Nunamaker seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
Mark Robinson stated he had been in business at the same
location for the past five (5) years and there have been ,no
incidents.
Commissioner Martin moved to approve a waiver of the pro-
visions of Section 6-10 for the West Coast Water Sports, Inc.
commissioner Nunamaker secondea the motion. Commissioner. Martin
moved to amend her motion to read: "a limited waiver for
launching in specific areas and thereafter the boats will not
operate within 300 feet of the public beach.1I Commissioner
Nunamaker accepted the amendment and upon the vote being taken
on the amended motion, it carried unanimously.
b. IIQue pasa, Inc." request for Occupational
License, 470 North Gulfview Boulevard.
Thomas Hersem, Attorney, asked for consideration of this
request for a temporary occupational license. He represents
two young businessmen who have invested in motorized jet skis
and plan to rent them from the beach area of the Holiday House
Motel Apartments. The request is for a waiver on probationary
status for a specified period of time.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to grant a temporary occupa-
tional license for 30 days to Que pasa, Inc., for the operation
of motorized jet skis, with the City Manager authorized to stop
the operation if it becomes a nuisance or hazard. Commissioner
Tenney seconded the motion. several citizens spoke on the
issue. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to amend his motion to 45
days with a review of the operation after 30 dqys. Commissioner
Tenney accepted the amendment. Upon the vote being taken, the
amended motion carried unanimously.
Commission. recessed for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened
at 12:30 p.m.
Public Hearings
ITEM 119 - A Public Hearing on Lot.Mowing Resolution #78-84,
List 14.
The Chief Assistant City 'Attorney explained the. purpose 'of,
. this pUblic hearing and requested City Inspector Gil Wyers to
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report on the status of lot clearing actions. . The City In-
spector reported the lots remaining to be cleared constituted
a menace to public health, safety and welfare.
Thomas Chaplinsky stated he clears his lot more often
than the adjoining lot owned by the City. The City Engineer
reported the City p~operty is being readied for a park and
the Parks Department will be contacted to mow if the weeds
are high. The state Department of Transportation owns an
adjacent lot and they will be notified to clear the debris
and portion of remaining foundation. Mr. Chaplinsky presented
4 photos of the lots in question and they were received as
Composite Exhibit IIA.II
Commissioner Nunamaker moved that Resolution #78-84,
passed July 6, 1978, 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 that the proper City of-
ficials and employees be directed to proceed in accordance
with law to see that the lots are cleared. Motion was sec-
onded by commissioner DeB1aker. Upon roll call the vote was:
ttAyesll: DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
ttNaysll: None.
ITEM #20 - A Public Hearing on Rezoning Morton F. Plant
Hospital Association, Inc. Property:
Change from RM-2B (high density multi family) to ISP
(institutional semi public) Lots 10, 12, 14 and W 85
ft. Lots 16 and 18, W 10 ft. of Lot 25, Lots 26 through
36, Bluff View Court, properties located on Bay Avenue~
Begin NW corner of NW~ of NE~ Section 21-29-15, run E
330 ft., S 660 ft., W 330 ft., N 297 ft., W 173.9 ft.,
S 33 ft., W 166.09 ft., NE 374.7 ft., E 209 ft. to
P.O.B. (M&B 76, 60-3 and 15), property located between
Druid Road, Jeffords Street, Bay Avenue and pinellas
street.
The Hospital amended its original application and de-
leted properties zoned RM-28 to the north and RM-12 property
to the south.
A letter dated Julv 3, 197B, from the Harbor Oaks Asso-
ciation in support of the Planning and Zoning Boardrs recommen-
dation to downzone the deleted properties to RM-l2 (duplex/
apartment) zoning, and the letter dated July 10, 197Br from
Harry S. Cline, attorney representing the Morton F. Plant, .
Hospital Association, Inc., requesting the change in rezoning,
were made part of the record.
Commissioner Martin moved to rezone to ISP the Morton F.
Plant properties as designated and to instruct the City Attorney
to include this in an ordinance. Commissioner Nunamaker seconded
the motion.
The two properties deleted are currently used as parking
lots. Harry Cline, Attorney, stated the present and intended
uses are parking but they do not covenant with the Harbor Oaks
Association to limit any future development. Upon the vote
being take~, motion carried unanimously.
""_ ITEM '21 - A Public Hearing to Consider the Reallocation
of $24,000 "from Third Year Community Development Block Grant
L.aA~:'Acquisi~ion Account" to Supplement. Original Budget of
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$32,500 for Construction of a Coin Laundry Facllity at Condon
Gardens, Bid,' Condon Gardens Laundry Facilities,S bids, low
bid, Everling Construction Company, Palm Harbor, $56,440.81.
(Continued from 7/6/78)~
The city Manager requested the item be continued as a
building redesign of less cost is being studied.
Commissioner Martin suggested the Housing Authority be
contacted about converting the maintenance building to a
laundry facility.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to continue this item to
August 17, 1978. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
ITEM #22 - A Public Hearing on the Zoning Appeal of
Albert L. Valery Jr., Lot 64r Island Estates of Clearwater,
Unit 7-C.
The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated the Commission
acts as an administrative body to consider the' granting or
denying of a variance and outlined the procedures 'to be followed.
The Commission discussed the need for modification of the
ordinance.
Donald M::Farland, Attorney, stated the height restriction
of 25 feet was in effect before the floodplain requirement
became law and construction must now be started 12 feet above
mean sea level. Mr. Valery has amended his request to 27 feet.
4 inches in height in lieu of the 25 foot permitted and to '
construct a 3-story dwelling in an RS-75 (single family) zone.
If he were to start his construction below the 12 foot level,
the insurance rates would be exorbitant. Discussion ensued on
the floodplain requirement and a number of citizens spoke in op-
position.
A petition with 19 signatures for denial of the variance
was presented for the record. A drawing of the Valery home and
the homes on either side, and four letters of opposition were
also presented for the record.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to deny the request. Commis-
sioner Nunamaker seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #23 - A Public Hearing on Violation of Standard
Building Code, 1103 Railroad Avenue, Elijah Prophet Jones, Jr.
and Christine Miller (formerly Christine Jones).
Lot 11 and West Half (W~) of vacated street (formerly
Ficht Avenue), less R/W of Railroad Avenue,
Unnumbered Block, Palm Park Subdivision.
The City Man~ger outlined the case and asked the Minimum
Housing Inspector, Al Gricius, to give his report. Upon ques-
tioning from the Chief Assistant City Attorney, the inspector
'stated all requirements of the ordinance had been complied with
and recommended demolition of the property as it is presently
a health, safety and fire hazard. The Minimum Housing Inspec-
tor presented an aerial photo, seven photos of the house, and
the official notice, which were, received as Composite Exhibit
A. .
. Elijah Jones stated he had been working on the inside of
'the house and presented six photos received as Composite
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This change order will increase the contract to $6,969,733.27,
add 106 calendar days and the completion date will be September
30, 1978.
commissioner DeBlaker moved to approve Change Order '5
to the Biltmore Construction Compa~y, Inc. contract. Commis-
sioner Tenney seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM i17 - Bid - Portable personal radios, Police Depart-
ment, state Contract 725-52-78-1, Motorola, Inc., Tallahassee,
$17,068.00.
This is a State of Florida contract and awarded under
competitive procurement procedures.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved upon the recommendation of
the City Manager to award contract for 17 portable personal
radios to Motorola, Inc., Tallahassee, Florida in the amount
of $17,068.00 which is the lowest and best responsible bid,
and to authorize the appropriate officials to execute said con-
tract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifica-
tions and bid. Motion was seconded by Conwissioner Tenney
and carried unanimOUSly.
ITEM #18 Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters.
The city Manager reported the Phillies Booster Trip is
scheduled for August 17 through 20, 1978, and requested an
elected official plan to go.
He suggested a proclamation of recognition for the Largo,
Band of Gold to be presented upon their return.
A briefing session on collective bargaining for union
contracts will be held for the new commissioners.
The City Manager suggested Clearwater host a meeting for
the formation of a pinellas County League of Municipalities
after August 15th. Commission consensus was to invite a core
group to the first meeting only. He suggested having a full-
time director who would attend Legislative Delegation and
County Commission meetings and keep the City informed.
The City Manager will be on vacation for two weeks and
Assistant City Manager Michael Paroby will be in charge.
City Attorney Reports
By unanimous consent, the Commission agreed to hear Item
#34.
ITEM #34 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1803 - Amending
Zoning Atlas of the City (Public Hearing 6/1/78, C. Boldog).
Commissioner DeBlaker reported that under CTF-28 the '
developer must have an average lot depth of 200 feet or the
height restrictions as set forth in CTF-24 will apply. The
developer had planned a 5-story building and, under the circum-
stancesr could not build. She suggested an amendment to the
ordinance to rezone to CTF~24.
Three citizens spoke in support of CTF-24 zoning.
George Greer, attorney for the applicant, requested the
ordinance remain at CTF-28.
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Commissioner Martin moved to amend Ordinance 11803 to
CTF-24. commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion. Upon the
vote being taken, Commi.sioners DeBlaker, Martin and Tenney
voted "Aye"l Commissioner Nunamaker and Mayor LeCher voted
"Nay." Motion carried.
CommJ.ssioner Martin moved to continue this item to
August 17, 1978, to give the applicant time to consider the
change of zoning. Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
By unanimous consent, the Commission agreed to consider
Item #28 at this time.
Mayor LeCher left during discussion of Item #28 and Vice-Mayor
OeBlaker assumed the cha1r.
ITEM #28 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1793 - Amending
Section 4-18 Re Liquor Zoning Regulations to Add Definitions
and Establish Zoning and site and Structure Requirements for
Consumption On or Off Premises.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to amend Section 4-18.1 (a)
(1) by deleting the wo:z:d "or" in the second line and adding a
comma and the following additional districts: "csc, CP and
CS." Commissioner Martin seconded the motion. Upon the vote
being taken, motion carried unanimously with Mayor LeCher absent.
Commissioner Martin moved to amend Section 4-18.1 (a) (2)
to read as follows: "An alcoh'olic beverage establishment may
be established as a permitted use in conjunction with the final
site plan approval in an area zoned CPO. Such permitted use,
as a part of the final site plan approval shall be subject to
the approval procedure provided in Section 18.07 of the Zoning
Code of the City of Clearwater". Commissioner Tenney seconded
the motion. Upon the vote being taken, motion carried unani-
mously with Mayor LeCher absent.
Commissioner Martin moved to amend section 4-18.1 (b) (3)
to delete the word "or" on the third line between the two zones,
add a conuna and the following additional zones: "cscr CP and
CS", and at the end of the paragraph delete the period and
add: "or as provided by the provisions of Article .XVIII of the
Zoning Code of the city of Clearwater". Commissioner Tenney
seconded the motion which carried unanimously with Mayor
LeCher absent.
Mayor LeCher returned to the meeting and assumed the chair.
Commissioner Martin moved to delete Section 4-18.1 (b) (2)
and to renumber the subsequent sub-sections accordingly.
Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion which carried unani-
mously.
The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated he would read
the amended ordinance ~ title only unless there was a request
to read in,its entirety. The ordinance was read by title only..
Commissioner Martin moved to pass and adopt Ordinance *1793,
as amended, on second and final'reading and to authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner DeBlaker
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
I1Ayesll: DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Ten~ey and
LeCher.
"Nays": -, None.
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Manager Report.s.
ITEM '7 - Plan Approval for Fence within RPD at Village
'On-The-Green. Tracts 35, 38 and 39 in sections 30 and 31-28-16,
Countryside - u.s. Home Corporation (Continued from 7/6/78)
(See Page 2).
David Healey, Chief Planner, reported a compromise agree-
ment had been reached between the Planning Department staff
and the developer. The proposed fence will extend along Oak
Neck Drive and Belcher Road.
Jack Bodziak, representative of U.S. Home, stated the
compromise agreement accepted the staff proposal for recessed
30-inch maximum height, solid low wooden l6-foot sections
every other lot line with plantings in the recessed areas.
At the four streets there will be GO-foot sections of
open split rail fencing.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved to accept the detailed plan
as agreed upon between the Planning Department staff and U.S.
Home Corporation. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
Commission returned to City Attorney Reports.
ITEM '26 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1784 - Amending
Zoning Atlas (Public Hearings 4/20/78 - Southern Apartment
Erectors Ltd. and Lionel Janna Trust, Owners; and USA Housing
and Urban Development - City-initiated). .
The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated he would read
all of the ordinances by title only unless a motion was made
to the contrary.
Ordinance #1784 was read by title only. Commissioner
DeBlaker moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #1784 on second
and final reading and to authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. Commissioner Tenney seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the vote was:
IIAyesll: DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #27 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1789 - Amending
Zoning Atlas (Public Hearing 4/4/78 - V. Sain - City Initiated).
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read Ordinance #1789
by title only. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to pass and adopt
Ordinance #1789 on second and final reading and to authorize,
the appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner
DeBlaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
'IINaysll: None.
ITEM 128 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1793 (See, Page 9).
ITEM 129 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1795 -, Annexing S~
of NE~ of Section 32-28-16 and SE~ of NW~ between N-S Section
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Lot 19, Suban's Subdivision (S. Lamb), and Portion of sw~ of
section 20-29-16 (Imperial Cove Condominium, u.s. Home Corpor-
ation) - Public Hearings 5/19/78.
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read ordinance 11795
by title only. Commissioner Nunamaker moved "to pass and adopt
Ordinance 11795 on second and final reading and to authorize
tho appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner
DeBlaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #30 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1796 - Zoning
Annexed Property in Ordinance #1795.
The Chief ARsistant City Attorney read Ordinance #1796
by title only. Commissioner DeBlaker moved to pass and adopt
Ordinance #1796 on second and final reading and to authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner
Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #31 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1800 - Vacating
Five-foot utility easement along the south side of Lot 7,
less and west 5 feet, and five-foot utility easement along the
north side of Lot 8, less the west five feet, Block Y, Bay
Terrace Addition (Public Hearing 6/1/78, L. Levin).
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read
by title only. Commissioner DeBlaker moved
Ordinance #1800 on second and final reading
the appropriate officials to execute same.
Martin seconded the motion. Upon roll call
Ordinance #1800
to pass and adopt
and to authorize
commissioner
the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #32 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1801 - Vacating
North 4 feet of 30-foot drainage and utility easement across
rear of Lot 21, Walden Woods (public Hearing 6/1/78, W. Pierce).
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read Ordinance #1801
by title only. Commissioner DeBlaker moved to pass and adopt
Ordinance #1801 on second and final reading and to authorize
the appropriate officials to execute 'same. Commissioner
Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #33 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1802 -Vacating West
2.5 Feet of SQutn-B2 Feet of S-foot utility easement across rear
of ,Lot ,18" "Block I, Northwood Estates, 'l'ract F (Public Hearing
6/15/78, G. Burnside et all.
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read Ordinance #1802
py title only. Commissioner DeBlaker moved to pass and adopt
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the appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner
Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote wasz
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None.
ITEM .34 - Second Reading, Ordinance t1803 (See Page 8).
ITEM '35 - Second Reading, ordinance #1804 - Amending
Section 4-21 of Code to Prohibit Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages in certain Public Areas.
Commissioner DeB1aker moved to amend Section 4-21 (d) to
add the following sentence:
"For the purposes of this section, :the term · park t
shall be construed to mean all dedicated par~s and,
athletic fields, and all grounds used by the city
for park or playground purposes, but exclusive of
any permanent structures erected thereon at which
alcoholic beverages are sold."
Commissioner Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon 'the vote
being taken, motion carried unanimously.
The Chief Assistant city Attorney read Ordinance #1804,
as amended, by tit+e only. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to
pass and adopt Ordinance #1804, as amended, on second and ~
final reading and to authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
lINays": None.
ITEM #36 - Second Reading, Ordinance #1805 - Amending
Section 8-54 (d) to Clarify Time for Filing for Candidates.
The Chief Assistant City Attorney read Ordinance #1805
by title only. Commissioner DeBlaker moved to pass and adopt
Ordinance #1805 on second and final reading and to authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. Commissioner Nuna-
.maker seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": DeBlaker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeCher.
"Nays": None 4
ITEM #37 - Authorizing Execution of Easement to Florida
Power Corporation - Northeast Treatment Plant Site in S~ of
Section 21-28-16.
This easement is granted by the City to Florida Power
Corporation to render underground electricity/service to the
Northeast Pollution Control Facility. ..
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Commissioner DeBlaker moved to'approve the easement and
to authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. Com-
missioner,Nunamaker seconded the motion which carried unani-
mously.
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The city Atto~ney presented the following easements:
Drainage Easement from U.S. Home Corporation in
the NE~ of the NE~ of Section 19-28-16, for
retention pond for Countryside Tract 5.
Temporary Drainage Easement from U.S. Home Cor~
poration in the NE~ of the NE~ of section
19-28-16, for retention pond and outfall for
Countryside Tract 6 Replat.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to accept the above instru-
ments and to direct the City Clerk to record same in the
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Nunamaker and carried unanimously.
ITEM #39 - Resolution *78-86 - Lot Mowing List *5.
Commissioner DeB1aker moved to pass and adopt ,Resolution
#78-86 and to authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. Commissioner Nunamaker seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the vote was: .
"Ayes":
DeB1aker, Martin, Nunamaker, Tenney and
LeChe'r.
None.
"Nays":
ITEM #40 - Other Commission Action.
commissioner Martin requested ~eports from the City
Manager on the construction problems of a Mr. Arner.in Indus-'
trial Park and on the property development of Rosetree Court
on Nursery Road re compliance with provisions of site plan.
Commissioner Tenney expressed concerns about Proposition
13 legislation being brought to the State Legislature and.
suggested the City take a conservative approach and stay within
the configurations of the 77/78 budget in anticipation of a
drastic cut in future property tax revenues. He suggested
Budget discussion at the next work session.
ITEM #41 - The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
,The City Commission then met as Trustees of the Pension'
Fund with the Mayor calling the meeting to order.
ITEM #42 - Trustees of the Employees' Pension Fund.
a. Pension to be granted to Wilbur B. Williamson,
Equipment Operator I, Drainage Division, Public
Service Department, effective August 21, 1978"
7:30 a.m.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to approve the recommendation
of the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund to
grant retirement pension to ~ilbur B. Williamson in the amount
.of $303.58 per monto as certified by the City Treasurer. Com-
missioner Nunamaker seconded the motion which carried unani-
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Garage
Community Development
James J. Elmore
Christopher Gerace
Sidney' I. Hayes, Jr.
Public Works - Engineering
Douglas S. King
Paul A. Rine
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Johnny L. Jones
David D. Harding, ,Sr.
Donald A. Meerians,
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Wilfred E. Jackson
Etta M. Green
ITEM *43 - The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Invoc.tion
Pledq. ot All.qi.ne.
Introduotion. , Awatd.
S.rvic. Pin.Award. (9t30 a.m.)
City Commi..ion Minute. of R.gular
Jul:r tit 1978
Mutinq ot
City Man.qlr Rlportl
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Con..nt:. Aqend.
(Continued) plan Approval tor renel within APO
.t Vill'q.-on-the-Green - Tractl 35, 38, 39
{U . S. Home I
(Ccntlnuldl Nortgaqe Guarante. ProgrUl - Ru11o-
eatien of Fund.
L.... Rln.wal - Clearw.ter Marina Roem Ne, 4A
U,8, 19 at:. Imperi.l Cove
purcha.. of Five (~) ~ere ~ract of Land -
Guiliani
Charter Tour Bus Pe~it Request - Whitley
LL~ousine Service, Inc,
aequolt to Operate L~ou8ine Service - William
W. Childs '
Sale of 2.00 Acres of Lot 3 - Clearwater Indus-
trial Park Replat - ~isk
Request for W~iver - Watercraft Operations
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Change Orders:
a. Marshall Street Pollution Control
Facility Expansion - EPA C1204S0l0,
Biltmore Conltruction co.. Belleair
$59,254,13 (CO J4)
b. Marshall Street Pollution Control
Facility Expansion - EPA C12045010,
Bil~ore Construction Co., Belleai:
$116, 73B .54 (CO .5)
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Sid:
~ortab1e Personal Radios for the Police
Department, State Contract j725-52-78-l,
Motorola, Inc., Tallahassee $17,068.00
Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters
Public Hearinas (12:30 P.M.)
Lot Howing Resolution "8-B4 (List t4)
(Continued) Request for Rezoning - Horton
Plant Hospi1:al
(Continued) Condon G<<rdens Laundry Facilities
(To be Continued)
Zoning Appeal - Albert L. Valery, Jr. - tot
64, Island Estates of Clearwater, Unit 7C
Violation of Standard Building Code - ll03
Railroad Avenue, Jone. and Miller
Reaolution - DeClaring BUilding to be
Unlafe Building - Jones and Miller (same
as above)
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1. Rev. Wm. Anderson, calvary
Baptist Church
2. 'Chief Daniels \
3. Helen Giacobetti - Employee ot
the Month - May
R7B-B5 Commending Sophia Payton
Winnor Transcontinental Air .
Race Classic
Floyd Carter, Central Services,
Director, presented Fleet Pre-
ventive Maintenance Award
Wells Brown, Garage Supt. pre-
sented Maintenance Masters
. Club Award
4. 12 Employees presented Service
Pins
5. Approved
6. Accepted
7. Approved modified design
8. Waived installation of sidewalk
until needed. Revenue Sharing
funds used for construction
costs over grant allocation
for fire facility '4 and bal-
ance transferred to Rehabili-
tation Loan #1
9. Approved 8/1/78 to 9/30/82
10. Continued 8/3/78
11. Continued 8/3/78
12. Continued
13. Approved permit
14. Approved ($44,000)
15. a. Approved waiver Sec. 6-10
subject conditions West
Coast Water Sports
b. Approved temporary occupation-
al license for 45 days with
30 day review for nQue Pasa,
Inc.n - motorized jet skis
16. a. Approved
b. Approved
17, Approved
18, Verbal Reports:
Phillies Booster Trip August
17 to 20th - Commissioner
Tenney to represent elected
officials .
City Mgr. suggested the Largo
Band of Gold be recognized
when they return.
Briefing Session on union Con-
tracts for Commissioners,
Host organizational meeting
for Pinellas County League of
Municipalities.
City Manager will be on vaca-
tion next two weeks.
19. Confirmed Reso. #78-84
20. Approved ISP Zoning
21. Continued 8/17/78 .
22. Denied
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