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12/28/1953 "..: ,," ,',"., ,. '......:~j. ..._"...~.;;; ~;t',jr..;~'>~':,;';:,:lj~, ,;!~:~~;:~ ~.",...r."..../..,. ", r~?~{~;\ r "j: ~; ',' i '. , ,',- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 28, 1953 .:~~ ~; , ". The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at City Hall, Monday, December 28, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: ~\ ">'~ :.'" "oJ I ~ ".t"- \ . J '.~.'j .,- Herbert M. Brown W. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell* John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner ] J 1 .~ -j , 1 'j ~ i *Abs~nt at first of meeting. Came in later. Also present were: ". ~.' ~"""""~t''''''"1>l ....~"", '_......... F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips G. T. McClarurna S. Lickton City Iw1anager City Attorney Chief of' Police City Engineer The meeting was called to ordor by the Mayor who announced that Commissioner Russell was present at the opening of the meeting but had received a telephone call that a very important matter had come up so he had asked to be excused. The City Manager reported that two bids had been received for the construction of approximately 5,000 square feet of sidewalk and 250 square feet of driveway along Greenwood Avenue from Palm Bluff Street to Marshall Street. The bids were opened and read as follows: Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater Paul Giuliani Co., Inc., Tarpon Springs $2,471.00 1,812.50 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be turned over to the City Manager and the City Engineer for their recommendation and returned at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that five bids had been received for the construction of the sanitary sewer lift station in the area of Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision. The bids were opened and read as follows: i 'I "/j D. W. Browning, Tampa Lawrence & Rutledge, Largo Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater Logan Constr. Co., Tampa Stansfield Constr. Co., Tampa $15,975.00 14.,SOO.00 14.Jl7e.00 15,924.20 14.,160.00 Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and brought back to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. In regard to the bids for the construction of sidewalk on the north side of C~eve1and Street running easterly from the extended east line of ~ashington Avenue, the City Manager explained that the Commission at the meeting on December 21st had instructed the City Engineer, the Public Works Superintendent and the Manager to proceed with this project using City crews; however, the project had already been advertised for bids so he said he would like to open the bids and compare them with the City's estimate. The bids were opened and read as follows: Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater Paul Giuliani Co., Inc., Tarpon Springs $1,034.55 1,074.60 The bids were referred to the City Engineer for study and his recommendation later on in the meeting. The motion will be found in the final paragraph of these minutes. The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the construction of an eight inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances in Evergreen Avenue running southw~~d approximately 600 feet from the existing sanitary sewer in Drew Street. The City rianager stated that he and the City Engineer had held a preliminary hearing with some of the affected property owners and that all of those present were in favor of the project. The Manager reported that the estimated cost of the project was $3,)00.00 and recommended that it be approved. The Mayor asked ir there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none. There being no valid objections, Commissioner Crown moved that the construction of an eight inch sanitary sewer on ~vergreen Avenue southward from the existing sewer in Drew Street, a distance of' approximately 600 feet be approved and that the cost be assessed against the abutting property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read proposed Ordinance 649 which would make it unlaw.fu1 to use cast nets, gigs or similar spearing devices within 150 feet of private property in any waters lying within the City limits between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Mr. Charles P. Day addressed the Co~ission favoring passage of the Ordinance. During the discussion, several amendments were suggested by the CommiSSioners. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 649 be passed on its first reading with the following amendments: A. That it apply only to hand cast nets; B. That the limitation be changed to within 150 feet of the residence of another during the hours between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimous1y. -_.~. -.-.-....,-- '- ~....~........................~-...""'~'r.!t.,.Ff,.'.. . "":O...:.~oI...:.....-:~-...'r...,..-..,., .... .... . . __ll'1Jrr.'i"!o _. ;:i..,' ::.,.. ,.~~..:,.;~.~~,';.~~.tr~{ :ttll~~ . ;\';< : '. ~ : '. ... ,..:,.';'\::, . ". 'rJ '. ......>..:,.,.. . I . . "'-:.;:01-'1'" l, :..' ." ,.. .' ....' ..r'~. :. _ ,;,,' ;\-~~. .: .1~ . -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 28, 1953 Mr. John Blocker, attorney for Mr. C. V. Roberts, requested the Commission's approval of the transfer of the ownership of the Blackburn Taxi Company to Mr. Roberts. The City Attorney said it would be necessary for the applicant to have a chauffeur's license, to show a memorandum of liability insurance on the cabs and to submit certain information to the Chief of Police. He also said an investi.gation by the Chief of Police is required. The City Attorney read the application from Mr. Roberts. Mr. Krentzman, attorney for Ware Taxicab Company, inquired how many cabs were involved in the transfer and was informed that four cabs would be transferred to Mr. Roberts and one cab would be transferred to Mr. lIds O'~eal. Mr. Blocker stated that Mr. Blackburn had been advised to retire from business by his physician and that the agreenlent provided that Mr. Blackburn would not engage in the taxicab business for a period of five years from the date of the transfer. After discussion, it was agreed that the matter should be referred to the Taxicab Committee (Com~issioner StrAng and the City Manager) for further investigation. The Mayor suggested that the applicant and his attorney meet with the Taxicab Committee, the su~ested time for the meeting being 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 31st, at the City Man~ger's office. Commissioner Russell came in &t 3:03 P.M. The City Attorney reported that in regard to Paragraph 6 of the proposed swimming pool lease botween the City and r~essr5. Sm:1.th and Coon, it was his opinion that the Commission had decided to leave unchanged Paragraph 6 which pro- vided that the City would not lease Lots 1 and 2, City Park Subdivision, for a competitive swimming pool or for a bathhouse for ten years. Mr. Krentzman, attorney for 3mi th and Coon, had reported that he thou,~ht the Commission had agreed not to lease Lots I and 2 for a swimming pool for the term of the lease or for a bathhouse for ten years. Commissioner Bates moved that in order that this difference of understanding be resolved on the basis of not leasing Lots 1 and 2 for the operation of a bathhouse for a term of ten years or for operation of a swimming pool durin~ the 25 year term of the leBse. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Relative to the settlement of taxes against lots in Sunburst Court Subdivision on October 17, 1938, by Alley, Rehbaum and Capes, the Mayor informed the Commission that an examination of the receipts disclosed that the taxes had been settled at a considerable discount and that the City had accepted $12,500.00 face amount in bond certificates as settlement of City taxes and improvement liens' totalling over $33,000.00. The Mayor suggested that the City Attorney withhold his request for a declaratory decree on the matter until it can be placed on the agenda for further discussion. Commissioner Strang su~~ested that instead or waiting until after the third reading and passage of an ordinance to publish it in its entirety in compliance with the State law that proposed ordinances be published in full before being passed on the third reading in order to get the reaction of the citizens. The Mayor agreed with this suggestion saying that he has considered bringing up berore the League of Municipalities the ma tter of gettin,~~ the State law changed as he thought it would be better for the publicity to come prior to the ordinances being passed in order to give the people notice of what is being considered. Commissioner Strang moved that all ordinances be published in their entirety before being read on the third and final reading except any ordinance of an emergency nature. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer after Checking the bids that the sidewalk on Cleveland Street be constructed by City crews and that both bids be rejected. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission reject the bids on the Cleveland Street sidewalk and that the City crews proceed with the construction of the sidewalk. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31. ~~~ Mayor-Commissi ner Attest: r and Clerk ~Io~__. .' ~, J '., .,.,. '. .!,;" ,. . \ '....: ,"',"."~ :~.:l'''~-; . ' ',', ~ d .:,'" ... '\, :..... , . r ' \"j . J' . ' .. " . . ,."., ';~~&"'~"';;,j~~",0;i.;~i~i]::~~":~:=I::~:f::2r~i:;i:i;~~~~:;:::~"""C""":'~' CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 28, 1953 Clearwater, Florida December 24, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr. John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr. Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Special Session in the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, Vecember 28, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following items: 1. Opening of bids for: A. Construction of sidewalk on Greenwood Ave. from Palm Blufr St. to Marshall St. B. Construction Sanitary Sewer Lift Station in area of Pinebrook Highlands Subdiv. C. Construction of Sidewalk on Cleveland St~ Public Hearing on construction of 8" V. C. Sanitary Sewer and appurtenances in Evergreen Avenue southward from the eXisting sanitary sewer in Drew St., a distance of approximately 600'. Commission's consideration of: A. Ordinance with reference to use of hand cast nets, gigs and spears. B. Transfer of one taxi license from Blackburn to Roberts. Utility Improvements. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. 2. ). 4. 5. FCM: s Very truly yours, /s/f.. C. Middleton City Manager ------------~-------------------------------~-~---~-~--------------------------- . , . .,.: ~\ "..., .,-,~",~"h~,""h'v"......:'.",,,,,,. -,.';' .,....-.......,., ....1;"' GIT2: GONIMISSION MEETING December 2$, 1.�>3 The City �ommi��iqn of tli� City of C�learwater met in special sessir�n at City Ha11, �:onday, December 2$, 1973, at 1;30 P.NI. with �he iollowing members present: Herber� M, Brot,rn Wo F. Crown, Jr. J2ck Russell� John W. Ba�es W. E. Strang, Jr. Mayor-Commiss�oner Commis�ioner Corrunissioner Commissioner Commissioner �Absent at fiz•st of ineeting. Came in later. Also preseiit were; F. C. Middleton Chas. IK. Phillips G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chie£ of Police Gity Engineer 3 .2 y� The meetino was caZled to order by the Mayor whc announced that Cornmissioner Russell was present at the opening of the meeting but had received a telephone call that a very important matter had come up so he had asked to be axcused. `�he City Manager reported that tv�o bids had been receivzd for the constructinn of approxamately $,U00 square feet of sidewalk and 250 square feet of driveway along Greenwood tivenue from Pa1m Bluff Street to Marshall Street. The bids were opened and read as follows: Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater �2,1�71.00 Paul Giuliani Co,� Inc., Tarpon Springs l,$12.50 Commissionex Strang moved that the bids be turned over to the Gity lrjanager and the City �ngineer for their recommendation and re�urned at the next regular meeting. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It wa.s reported by the City P4anager that five bids had been receivsd for the construction of the sanit�ry sewer �ift station in the area of Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision. The bids were opened and r2ad as iollows: D, W. Browning, Tampa Lawrence & F�utledge, L�go Smith-St,reger Constr. Co., Clearwater Logan Constr. Qo., T�mga Stansfield Constr. Co., Tamga �15,975.00 11�, $00. 00 1l�,17$. QO 15,924.20 14,1b0.0o Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referrzd to the Qity Manager for tabulatic,n and brought back to the next regular meeting, Motion w�as seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. �n regard t?> the bids for the construction of sidewalk on the north side of Cleveland Stree� running easterly from the extencied east lzne of Washiriotor. Avenue, the City Manager explained that the Commis�ion at the meeting on December 21st had instructed the City Ergineer, the Public tiVorks Superintendent and the idanager t� proceed with this projec� using City crews; however, the project had already been advertised for bids so he said he would like to open the bids and compare them vvith the City=s estimate. The bids were opened and rea3 as follows; Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater �1,034.55 Paul Giuliani Co., Inc., Tarpon Springs 1y071�,60 The bids were referred to ths City Engineer fox study and hzs recommendaticn later on in the meeting. ThF motion will be f ound in the final paragraph of these minuteso The Mayor announceci the Public Hearing on the cn�structian of an eight inch sanitary sewer and appwrtenar�ces in Evergreen Avenue running southward appraximately 600 feet from the existing sanitary sez�rer in Drew Street. Tne Gity i�lanager sta�ed that he and the City Engineer had held a preliminary hearing with some of the affected property owners and �hat all of those presen� were in favor of the project. The Manager reported that the estimated cost of the project was �`3,300.O1� and recornmended that it be approvedo The P�Iayor asked if there were any objectians from anyone in the aa�dience and there were none. There being no valid objections, Commissioner Crown moved that the construction of an eight inch sanitary sewer on �vergreen Avenue southward frorn �he existino sewer in �7rew Street, a distanae of approxirnately 600 feet be apgrovad and that the cost be assessed against the abutting property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City At�orney read proposed Ordinance 649 which wou�d make it unlawful tc use cast nets, gigs or similar spearin� de�ices within 170 feet of private property in any waters lying within the City limits between 7:00 �.M. and 7;00 A.M. Mr. Charles P. Day addressed the Commission favoring passage of the Ordinance. During the discussion, several amendments were �uggested by the Commissioners. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 649 be passed on its iirst reading with the following amendiaents: A. That it apply only t�o hand cast nets; B. That tha limitati�n be changed to within 150 feet o�' the residence oi another during the hours between 11:00 P.td. and 'J:00 A.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. � , , _2_ CTTY GOI�'ti`QISSION MEETTNG December 2$, 1953 NIr. John Biocker, attornty ior Mr. C. V. Roberts, requested the Commission�s approval �f the transfer of the ownership of the F3lackburn Taxi Company to Mr. RoLerts. �he City Attor�ey said it would be necessary for the applicant to have a chauffeur�s license, to show a memorandum of li�bility �nsurance on the �abs and to submit certain information ta the Chief of Police. He also said an investi.gation 3y the Chizf of Police is required. The City Attorney read the appla.cation from �Ir. Roberts. Mr. Krentzman, attorney for Ware Taxicab Company, inquired how many cabs were involved in the transf,ei and was infarmed that four cabs would be transferred to Mr. Roberts and one cab would be transferred to Mr, Iida 0'NeaL A4r. $locker stated that Mr. Elackburn had been advisad to retire frem business by his physician and that the agreement provided that Mr. Blacicburn wauld noi; engage in the taxicab business for a period o�' five years from the date of the trar_sfer. After discussion, it was agreed that the matter should be referred to the Taxicab Co�mittee (Commissioner Strang and t11e City Manager) for #'urther investigation. The Mayor suggasted that the applicant and his at�orney meet with �he Taxicab Committee, the sug,gested time for the meeting being lO:OQ A.M. Thursday, December 31st, at the City ManagerTs office. Commissioner Russell came in at 3:03 P.M. ihe City Attorney reported that in rebard to Paragraph 6 of the proposed swiynming p�ol leasa between the City and Messrs. Smith and Coon, it was his �pinion that the Commissian had decided to leave unchanged Par�graph 6 which prb- vided that the City would nat lease Lots 1 and 29 City Park Subdivision, for a competitive swimming pool or for a bathhause for ten years. Mr. Krentzman, attorr.ey fo� Smitn and Coon, had reported that he thaught the Cammission had agreed not to lease Zots l and 2 for a swimming pool ior the term of the lease or for a bathhouse for ten years, Commissioner Bates moved that in order that this difference of understanding be rzsolved on the basis of not leasing Lpts 1 and 2 for the operation of a bathhouse f�r a term of ten years or for operation of a swimming pool during the 25 year term of the lease. �otion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Relative to the settlement of taxes against lots in Sunburst Court Subdivision on October 17, 1g3�, by Alley, Rehhawn and Capesx the NiayQr i.nformed the Commission that an examination of the receipta disclosed that the taxes had been s ettled at a considerable discount and that the C.ity had accePted �12s500.OG face amount in bond certificates as settlement of Cit; taxes and improvement liens totalling over �33,OOO.QO. The tilayor suggested that the Gity Attorney withhold his request for a declaratory decree on the matter until it can be piaced on the agenda for further discussion. Commissioner Strang su'gest�d that instead oi waiting until after the third reading and passage of an ordinance to publish it in zts entirety in compliance with t�e State law �hat propQsed ordinances Yae publishpd in full beiore being passed on the thir�3 reading in order to get t�e reactic,n of the citizens� Tk�e Mayor agreed with this suggestion saying that he Yzas considered bringing up be�ore the League of I�'iunicipalities the raatter of getvin� the State .law changed as he thought it �rrould be better for �he publicity to come p.rio.r to tha ordi.nances being passed in order to give the people notice of what is being considered, Commissiorer Strang moved that ali ordinances be published in their entirety beforE: being read on the third and final reading except any ordinance of an emergency nature. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanim�usly. It was the recommendaticn of the City i�ianager and the City �ngineer after checking the bids that the sidevralk on Clevelancl Street be constructed by City crews and that both bids be rejected. Commissioner Strang movecl that the Commission reject the �ids on the Cleveland Street sidewalk and that the City crews proceed tivith the coz�struction of tha sidewalk. Mdtion was secondea by CQmmissioner RusseZl and carrie� unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:31. Attest: . ity Audi r and Clerk ' i�layor�Comrriissi er C2TY CO.iKMISSION MEETING December 2$, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russe�l, W. �, Crc�wn, Jr. John UT. Bates, W. �, 3trang, Jr, Gentlemen: Clearwater, Florida December 21�, 1953 The City Commission wilZ meet in Specia.l Session in the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, llecember 2$, 1953, at 1t30 p.m, for the purpose of discussing the following items• L Opening of bids fox: A. Construction of sidewalk on Gresn��tood Ave, from Palm Bluff St, te Marshall St. B. Constructicn Sanitary Sewer Lift Station in area of rinabro�k Hzghlands Subdiv. C. C�nstruction of Sidewalk on �leveland St. 2. Public Hearing on constructi�n of $�� U. C� Sani�ary Sewer and appurtenances in Evergreen Avenue south�vard from the existang sanitary sewer in Drew St., a distance oi app.^oximately 600�. 3. Commission's consideration of: A. Ordinance with reference to use of. harad cast nets, gigs and spears. B. Transfer of onE taxi license from 331ackburn to Roberts. 4e Utility Improvements. 5. Any item not on the agenda. will be considered with the corasent of the Commission. FGM:s --------------- Very truly yours, /s�F'. C, Middleton City Manager . i I �� � � � � �:� - �