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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 14, 1956
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The City Co~ssion of the City of Clearwater met in special session at
City Hall, Monday, May 14, ~9~b, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
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Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang~ Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Mayor-Cornrndssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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Samuel J. Roberts
Commissioner
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Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClanuna
S. Lickton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chief' of' Police
City Engineer
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The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the first item
would be opening or bids i'or portable bleachers i'or the Athletic Fie.1d with
seating capacity for 550 persons. The City Manager reported that three bids haa
been received and expLainea that the bleachers were to replace the old grandstand
that was des"troyed by fire. The bids were reaa as follows:
Reeves Steel, Inc.~ Tampa #1 - Model 50 $1,730.00
#2 - Model 52 1,875.00
Imperial Athletic Supply, Winter Haven 1,860.00 (600 seats)
After tabulation, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $1,730.00
~rom Reeves Steel, Incorporated, Tampa. The Manager reported that he had also
received a proposal from Mr. Robert Snyder, Clearwater Construction Company, to
construct concrete type seats for $11,080.00. The Commission instruoted the
Manager to thank Mr. Snyder and explain that in this case the Commission desired
to have portable bleachers. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recommendation
of the City Manager that the #1 bid be authorized f'rom the Reeves Steel, Inc.~
Tampa, for the sum of $1,730.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
In regard to the resurfacing worle on Cleveland Street from Gulf to Bay
Boulevard to Jupiter Avenue, the City Engineer reported that the specifications
for the project were the same as those used by the State for the resurfacing
work being done on Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The City Manager recommended accepting
the low bid of $l7~745.00 from the W. L. Cobb Company~ St. Petersburg.
Cornmdssioner Strang moved on the recommendation of the City Manager and the City
Engineer that the contract ror the resurfacing of Cleveland Street be awarded to
the W. L. Cobb Company o~ St. Petersburg in the amount of $17,745.00. Motion
was seconded by Commdssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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Regarding the bids ~or two additional police cruisers opened at the last
meeting, the Manager stated that since the three bids were practically the same
and since he and the Police Chief had not been happy with the expenses for the
operation o~ the police cars, he would like to recommend the purchase of two
new Plymouths since none have been used by the Police Department and while it is
not the low bid he would designate it as the best bid. A discussion followed as
to comparison of automatic transmission with standard transmission and the
operational costs of the present equipment. Mr. Roy Strickland, Jr., offered
to inspect all Ford equipment owned 'by the City free of charge and make recom-
mendations for the City Garage to follow. It was his opinion that the City
Garage does not have the modern equipment needed to maintain new cars and trucks
properly. The Commission by consent accepted Mr. Strickland's offer of checking
all Ford equipment. The Mayor suggested taking the low bid with the automatic
transmission for trial. Conmdssioner Strang moved that the City purchase two new
Ford Mainlines priced at $3~400.00 as the lowest and best bid and that the con-
tract be awarded to Kennedy ~ Strickland. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval the plat of Oak Acres Unit 7 and
stated that the developer had signed the Ordinance 632 contract covering the
improvements. The Mayor inquired if an easement f'or utilities had been dedicated
and the Engineer reported that he had recommended a three foot easement at the
rear of the lots which did not appear on the copy of the final plat. The
Manager stated that the Zoning Board had recommended R-l zoning. It was
reported that the amount of the bond for improvements had not been set.
Commissioner Strang moved the approval of the plat or Oak Acres Unit 7 subject
to the Engineer'S recommendation or the easement and subject to the bond being
riled; that the proper offic~als be authorized to execute it; that Lots 1, 2, 3,
be put on the o~ficial maps of the City, that the zonIng be designated as R-1 and
that it also be shown on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 14, 1956
The Manager presented a plat of Druid Acres Second Addition for approval and
stated that the developer had signed an Ordinance 632 contract but the amount of the
bond to cover the improvements had not been fixed. In checking the plat, the Mayor
inquired if the lots facing Allen's Creek included a drainage easement for the creek.
The developer replied that the lots were subject to an easement for the creek. After
discussion, it was decided that the drainage easements and the utility easements for
those lots should be indicated more clearly on the plat. The Manager reported that
the Zoning Board had recommended R-l zoning for the plat. He stated that since only
the north 330 Coet of the plat was inside the City limits, the developer was asking
thut the romainder of the area in the plat be annexed. Commissioner Strang moved
the approval oC the plat of Druid Acres 2nd Addition subject to the easement being
shown properly for Allen's Creek and utilities; that the City Engineer be authorized
to Dhow the portJon that is in the City on the official maps; that the City Attorney
be instructod to prepurc the necessary ordinance to annex the balance of this
propertYj that the proper officials be authorized to execute the plat subject to the
bond belng postedj that the Zoning be shown as R-l on the area that is in the City
and be shown on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and
carried unanimously.
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In regard to the proposed plat for East Druid Estates being developed by Mr.
John Sever, Commissioner Strang reported for the Conunittee that in accordance with
the Planning Board's recommendation that Hercules Avenue be made 100 feet and since
Mr. Sever does not own the property west to the true land line, it was the Committee's
recommendation that a forty foot dedication be accepted from him for Hercules
which leaves a thirty-one foot strip between his property and the true land line, and
on the other side west of the land line when that area is subdivided, a forty foot
dedlcutlon would be required making an eventual dedication of 111 foot right of way.
He explained that a house has been built on the west side which may have to be con-
demned Bome time 1n the future. The Conunittee recommended that the developer change
the theoretical center line of Hercules Avenue from the line indicated on the plat
over to the true land line and also recommended that'tne right of way for Friendship
Road be extended north to Druid Road since the developer owns the intervening land.
Mr. John Sever stated he was willing to conform to the Committee's recommendations.
It was the Committee's recommendation that if the Ordinance 632 contract had been
signed and the bond posted, that the plat be approved subject to the two changes.
The City Manager reported that the developer had signed the Ordinance 632 contract
but the amount of the bond had not yet been established. Comrndssloner Strang moved
the approval o~ the plat of John Sever's subdivision, East Druid Estates, subject to
the two changes being made as shown on the plat in pencil and subject to posting
bond for improvements; also that the Attorney prepare the necessary annexation ordinance;
that the Engineer be authorized to show the portion that is in the City on all the
official mapa and that it be zoned R-I and shO\~1 on the Zoning ~Iap and that the
proper of~icialc be authorized to execute the plat. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented an agreement in which the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad agrees to give the City an easement for a 12 inch storm sewer line crossing
between Franklin Street and Court Street. He read a Resolution authorizing the
proper of~icials to execute such agreement. Commissioner Strang moved the Resolution
be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Insco reported for the Committee that he had met with the members
of the County Mosquito Control Board and it had been requested that the City
Commission meet with the Mosquito Control Board within the next few days to discuss
the program. He suggested the meeting be held in the coming week in order to have
a report of it at the meeting on Monday, May 21st. By consent, it was decided to
defer the matter to the next meeting pending a joint meeting of the two Boards.
The Mayor announced the consideration of Ordinance 706 which would amend
Section 2, Article I, Chapter 25 of the City Code relating to the speed limits of
trains within a cer.tain area by extending the area to the present City limits on the
north and on the south. Mr. J. J. Stockard, General Superintendent of the AtlantiC
Coast Line Railroad, suggested it would be harmful to the service for the people of
this section of Florida to extend the area for controlled speed limits and stated
that if there is any violation of the present speed restrictions or if the trains
are making more noise than necessary, his company would take measures to correct it.
Mr. C. H. Lineberger, Division Superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad,
stated that his company had already taken steps to eliminate some of the excessive
noise. A letter was read from Mrs. Arthur Walbancke, 511 North Lincoln Avenue,
complaining of the noise of freight train switching and horn blowing. Mr. Lineberger
asked for a copy of the letter so the railroad could investigate the complaint.
Commissioner strang suggested that all complaints received be sent to the railroad
affected and after investigation by the railroad the Commission would like a report
back to the Commission as to what they found on the complaints. The Mayor suggested
that the Ordinance be tabled in view of the railroads' attitude that they will try
to cut down nuisance noise and will not exceed the present speed limits.
Commissioner Bohannon moved that Ordinance 706 be tabled indefinitely with the right
to call it bacl{ at any time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 14, 1956
In reply to an inquiry rrom Commissioner Bohannon, the City Engineer reported
that the Federal Housing Authority had notified him that there was a provision in
the purchase contract for the Greenwood Apartments that $70,000.00 be put in escrow
for repair or repaving of the streets and also ror the rebuilding of one of the
buildings. He said he had informed them that if they want the City to accept the
dedication of the streets, the work would have to be done according to City plans
and specifications. The Manager stated that the streets are in such bad shape that
the City will be forced to discontinue service in the area soon as the rough roads
are damaging the garbage trucks and the utility service trucks. Commissioner
Bohannon moved that the City Attorney, the City Manager and the City Engineer be
instructed to proceed to implement the street paving program and that the new owners
be given a reasonable notice that the City will discontinue sending service trucks
into the area unless the streets are improved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, admitted Alfred Linton, Maintenance Man I, Public Service Department,
and Paul R. Jones, Maintenance Man I, Parks Department, to membership in the Pension
Plan on a motion by Commdssioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was;
adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION ~NG
May 14, 1956
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts
May 10, 1956
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Monday afternoon, May l~, 1956
in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the
attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting or May 14, 1956
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
1. Opening of bids for ballpark bleachers.
2. Awarding bids for:
A. Resurfacing of Cleveland Street.
B. Two Police Cruisers.
3. Cornmdssion's consideration of:
A. Final approval of Plats for:
1. Oak Acres, Unit 7.
2. John Sever.
3. Druid Acres Second Addition.
B. Approval of agreement with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad ror Storm Sewer
Easement.
C. Report from Committee on Mosquito control.
D. Ordinance #706, relating to speed limits o~ bailroad trains within the City
Limits of Clearwater, first reading.
4. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Cornmd ssion.
Adjournment.
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
May 7, 1956
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City or Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Paul R. Jones, Maint. Man I, Parks Dept. has been duly examined by a
local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on November 4, 1955, is under
45 years or age (born Dec. 23, 1935) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership_
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dorothy Roth
/s/ Dick Nelson
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
May 7, 1956
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Alfred Linton, Main. Man I, Public Service Dept. has been duly examined
by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on October 31, 1955, is under
45 years of age (born Jan. 9, 1928) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee Df The Employees' Pension FUnd.
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Dorothy Roth
/s/ Dick Nelson
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GITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 14, 195�
The City Commission of the City of ClearTrrater met in special session at
City Hall, Monday, May 14, 1y56, at 1:30 P.M. with the followin� members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Absent:
Samuel J. Roberts
A1so present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. MeClamma
S. Lickton
Mayor-Commissioner
(:omrnisszoner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
C3ty Manager
City �ttorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the Pirst item
would be opening oY bids i'or portable bleachers fbr the Athletic Fie1d with
seatin� capacity for 550 persons. The City Ma.nager reported tnat ;hree bids had.
been received and explained that the bleachers were to replace the old gxandstand
that was destroyed by fire. Th.e bicls were reaa as f`ollows:
Reeves Steel, Inc., Tampa #1 - Mociel 50 $1,730.00
#2 - Madel 52 1,875.00
Imperial Athlet3c Supply, Winter Haven 1,860.00 (6�J0 seats)
After tabulation, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $1,730.00
from Re�ves Steel, Incorporated, Tampa. The Manager reported that he had also
received a proposal from Mr. Robert Snyder, Clearwater Construction C��mpany, to
construct concrete type seats for �11,080.00. The Commission instructed the
Manager to �thank Mr. Snyder and explain that in this case the �c.;unission desired
to have portable bleachers. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recotmnendation
of the City Manager that the #1 bid be authorized from the Reeves Steel, In.e.,
Tampa, for the sum of $1,730.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
In regard to the resurfacing taorlc on C?.eveland Str�et from Gulf to Bay
Boulevard to Jupiter Avenue, the City Engineer reported that the specifications
for the project were the same as i:hose used by the State for the resurfacing
work being done on Gulf to Bay Borzlevard, 3`he City Manager rEcommended accepting
the low bid of $17,745.00 from the W. L. Cobb Company, St. Petersburg.
Commisaioner Strang moved on the recommendation o£ the Cit;� Manager and the City
�nginezr that the contrac� for the resurfacing of Cleveland Street be aw�rded to
the W. L. :Cobb Company ot' St. Petersburg in the amount o£ $7.7,7�F5.00. Motion
was seconded by Gommissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously,
Regarding the bids for two additional police cruisers opened at the last
meeting, the Manager statea that since the three bids were practically the same
and sinee he and the Police Chief had not been happy with the expenses for the
�peration ot' the police cars, he t�rould like to recommend the purchase of two
new Plymouths since none have been used by the Police Department and while it is
not the low bid he would designate it as the best bid. A discussion follawed as
to comparison of automatic transmission with stan�ard transmission and the
aperational costs of the present equipment. Mr. Roy Striekland, Jr., offered
to inspect all Ford equ3pment owned by the City free of c�arge and make recom-
mendations for the City Garag;F� to follow. It was his opir�ion that the City�
Garage does noti have the modern equipment needed to maintain new cars and trucks
properly. The Commission by consent accepted Mr. Strickland's offer �f checking
all Ford equipment. The Mayor suggested taking the low bid with the automa'cic
transmission for trial. Commissioner Strang moved that the City purchase two new
Ford Mainlines priced at $3,400.00 as the lowest and best bid and that the con-
t�act be awarded to Kennedy & Strickland. Motion was seconded by� Conunissioner
Bohannor_ and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented for approval the glat of Oak P.cres Unit 7 an�
stated t-hat the developer had signec� the Ordinance 632 contract covering the
improvements. The Mayor inquired if an easement for utilities had been dedicated
and the Engineer reported that he had recommended a three foot easement at the
rear oi the lots which did not appear on the copy of the final plat. The
Manager stated that the Zonin� Board had recommended R-1 zoning. Tt was
reported that the amount of the bond for irr�provements had not been set.
Commissioner Strang moved the appro�ral of the plat of Oak Acres Unit 7 subject
to the Engineer's recommendation of the easement and subject to the bond being
filed; that the proper afficials be authorized to execute it,• that Zoi:s 1, 2, 3,
be put on the offieial maps of the City, that the zoning be designated as R-1 and
that it also be sho�vn on the Zoning Nlap. Motion was seconded by Comm3.ssioner
Insco and carried unan3mously.
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CITY`COMMISSION MEETING
May 1�, 1g56
The Manager presented a plat of Dru3d Acres Second Addition for approval and
stated that the developer had si�ned an Ordinance 632 contract but the amount of the
bond to cover the 3mprovements had not been iixed. In checking the plat, the Mayor
inquired if the lots facing Allen's Creek included a drainage easement for the creek.
The developer replied that the lots were subject to an easement for the creelt. After
discussion, i$ was decided that the drainage ease;nents and the utility easements for
those lots should be indicated more clearly on the plat. The Mana�er reparted that
the Zoning Board had recommended R-1 zonin� for the p1at. He stated that since only
the north 330 feet of the plat was insi�e the City limits, the developer was asking
that the remainder of the area in the plat be annexed. Commissioner Strang moved
the approJal of the plat cf Druid Acres 2n�3 Addition subject to the easement bein�
shown properly for Allen's Creek and utilities; that the City Engineer be authoxized
to show the porti�n that is in the City on the official maps; that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to annex the balance o£ this
property; that the proper officials be authorized to execute the plati subject; �o tlze
bond being posted; that the Zoning be sYzown as R-1 on the area that is in the City
and be shown on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Comm�.ssioner Hohannon and
carried unanimous3y.
In regard to the proposed plat for East Druid Estates being developed by Mr.
John Sever, Conunissioner Strang repor�ed for the Committee that in accordance with
the Planning Board�s recommendation that Hercules Avenue be made 100 feet and since
Ntr. Sever does not own the property tivest to the true land line, it was the Committee�s
recommendation that a forty foot dedication be acce�ted from him for Hercules
svhich leaves a thirt;�-one foot strip between his property and the true land line, and
on the other side west of the land line when that area is subdivided, a forty foot
dedication would be �equired making an eventual dedication oi 111 foot right of way.
Ae explained that a house has been built an �he west side wnich may have to be con-
demned some time in the future. The Committee recommended that the developer change
the theoretical center line of Hercules Avenue from the line indica.ted on the plat
over to the true land line and also recommended that the right of way for Friendship
Road be extended north to Druid Road sir_ce th� developer owns the intervening land.
Mr. John Sever stated he was willing to confbr.m to the Committee's recommendations.
It was the Committee�s recommendation that if the Ordinance 632 contract had peen
signed and the bond posted, that the plat be approved subject ta the two changes.
The City Manager reported that the developer had signed the Ordinance 632 contract
but the amount of the k�ond had no� yet been estiablished. Comm3ssioner Strang moved
the approval of ihe plat of John Sever�s subdivision, East Druid Estates, subject to
the two changes being made as shown on the plat in pencil and subject to posting
bond for improvements; also that the Attorney prepare the necessary annexation ordinance;
that tihe Engineer be authorized to show the portion that is in the City on all the
official maps and that it be zoned R-1 and shown on the Zoning Map and that the
proper officials be authorized to execute the plat. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon a.�d carried unanimou.s7.y.
The City Attorney presented an agreement in which the Atlantic Coaat Line
Railroad agrees to give the City an easement for a 12 inch storm sewer line crossing
between Franklin Street and Court Street. He read a Ress�lution authoriziilg the
proper officials to execute such agreement. Commission�r Strang moved the Resolu�ion
be gassed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
Gommissioner Insco reported for the Committee that he had met with the mernbers
of tr,e County Mosquito Control Board and it had been requestied that the City
Commission meet t.vi.th the Mosquito Control Board within �he next few days to discuss
the program. He suggested �he meeting be held in the coming week in order to have
a report of it at the meeting on Monday, May 21st. By consent, it was decided to
defer t�e matter to the next meeting penciing a joint meeting of the two Boards.
The Mayor announced the consideration of Ordinance 706 which would amend
Section 2, Article I, Chapter 25 of the City Code relatj.ng to the speed limits of
trains within a certain area by extending the area to the present Gity limits on the
north and on the souzh. Mr. J. J. Stoekard, General Superintendent of the Atlanti �
Coast Line Railroad, suggested i� tvould be harmful to the service £or the people of
this s�ction of �'lorida to extend the area for controlled speed limits and stated
that if fhere is any violation of the present speed restriction� or if the trains
are makirig more noisa than necessary, his company wou7.d take measures to correct it.
Mr. C. H. Lineberger, Division Superintendznt of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad,
stated that his company had already taken steps to eliminate some of the excessive
noise. A letter was read from Mrs. Arthur Walbancke, 511 North Lincoln Avenue,
complaining of the noise of freight train switching and horn blowing. Mr. Lineberger
asked for a copv of the let�er so the railroad could 3.nvestigate the complaint.
Commissioner Strang suggested that all complaints received be sent to the railroad
affeeted and aftex� investigation by the railroad the Commission would like a report
back to the Commission as to what they found on the compla3nts. The Mayor su�,gested
that the Ordinance be tabled in view of the railroads� attitude that they will try
to cut down nuisance noise and will not exceed the present speed limits.
Commissioner �ohannon moved that Ordinance 706 be tabled indefinitely wi`th the right
to call it back at any time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimous7.y.
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CI`i'Y CQN1MIySION MEETING
May 14, 1g56
Tn reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Bohannon, the C3.ty Engineer reported
that the r^ederal Housing Authority had notified him that there was a provision in
the purchase contract for the Greenwood Apartments that $70,000.00 be put in escrow
for repair or repaving of the streets and also ,for the rebuilding of one of the
buildings. He said he had informed them that if they want the City to aecept the
dedication of the streets, the v�ork wquld have to be done according to City plans
and specificati�ns. The Manager stated that the streets are in such bad shape that
the City will be forced to c13.scontinue service in the area soon as the rough roada
are damagin$ the garbage trucks and the utility service trucka, Gommissioner
Bohannon moved that the City Attox�ney, tha City Manager and the City Engineer be
instructed to proceed to implement the street paving program and that the new owners
be given a reasonable notice that the City will discontinue ssnding service trucks
into the area unless the atreets are improved. M�tion was seconded by Commisaioner
Ir:sco and carried unanimously.
The Co_�pmission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, admitted Alfred Linton, Maintenance Man I, Publie Service Department,
and Paul R. Jones, Ma,intenance Nlan I, Parks Department, to membership in the Pension
Pla.n. on a mot3on by Cammisaioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously,
There being no further t�usiness to come before the Board, the meeting was
adj'ourned at 3:10 P.M.
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CITY COMMIS5ZON D'�ETING
May l�, 1956
May 10, 1g56
Mayoi= i;ommiss3oner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr., Sam�ael J. Roberts
Gen�lemen:
„ The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Monday afternoon, May 1�}, 1956
4 in the City Ha11 Auditorium foi� the purpose of discussing the items listed on the
attached agenda. Meeta:ng time tvill be at :i : 30 P. M. '
Very truly yours,
�s�' F. C. Middleton
�'CM; s Ci�y Mana�er
Enclosure
�lgenc�a - Ci�y Commission Meetin� of May 1�+, 1g56
City Hall Auditorium
1c3o F.M.
1. Opening of bids for ballpark bleachers,
2. Awarding bids �or:
A. Resurfacing of Cleveland Street.
B. Two Police Cruisers.
3. Gcsmmission�s consideration of:
A. Final approval of Plats for:
1. Oak Acres, Unit 7.
2. John Sever.
3. Druid Acres Second Addition.
B. Approval of agreement with Atlani;ic Coast Line Railroad for Storm Sewer
Easement.
C. Report from Commi_ttee on Mosquito control,
D. Ordinan�e �706, relating to speed limits of i�ailroad trains within the City
Limits of Clearwater, first reaci3.ng.
4. Any other item not on the agenda will be consi�ered with the �onsent oi the
Commission.
Adjournment.
May 7, 1�56
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, rlorida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater �nployees� Pension Pund, you are hereby
n�tified that Paul R. Jones, Maint. Man I, Parks Dept. has been duly examined by a
local physician and designated by him as a"Fi�st Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on November 4, 1955, is under
45 years of age (born Dee. 23� 1935) �d meets the r8quirements of our Civi1 Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into rnembership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees� Pension Fund
/s� Paul Kane, Chairman
�s/ Dorothy Roth
/s/ Dick Nelson
Honorable City Commissioners May 7, 1956
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwatex� Employees� Pension Fund, .you are k�ereby
noti£i�d that Alfred T,inton, Main. Mar. I, Public Service Dept. has been duly examinpd
by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class" r�.sk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Oc�obEar 31, �955, ls under
�5 years of age (born Jan, g, 1928) and meets the requirements of our Civil Serv3.ce.
Tt is hereby recommended by th� Advisory Lomm�.ttee that he be acceptad into rnembership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee �if The Employees� Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s� Dorothy Roth
/s/ Dick Nelson
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