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12/03/1956 ':.. ,..' , .'., '", :.~ ~,:!"j. ~~:.:..<.i::''-~, :: I:: ?~~~ ~:';.:~~"fi~'~t~t :~. . . . , , ' .:"..:~ " -' . . ">/~~,~:'~ 0'~~r~~t~~~\ ';,!t:"::~i'~.":;):?"/ .. \ . .~: ';/[~Ji;;~,~;I;~,"bi(::~i.:I._"~'~:C:;~;C:'.cC' J,,-ic,.;':..,-~,,,~~,~,:.,._ :;,; ----- ;~ ,.~;,:~)j " . . ,:' ~ ; (, . " . . ..:c.=!.i.J.ciC~:;'..~':"C"..:."".~,~;,;;;:.L,. "";,,.;,,~:~;d;;;~li~~i~i2~!L~~!~t;ij;d":G,;., , ,,' LILlI:../ ( , ( / , CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 1956 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, December 3, 1956, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Mayor- Conuuissi oner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Conunissloner r t, l ~ ~ Also present were: G. Weimer O. W. Allbritton G. T. McClamma S. Lickton H . Dunn Acting City Manager Asst. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer Asst. to City Manager . , ':". "', .' . ", ~ ;~ ~ .';. .,;""',.. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Reverend Hugh E. Powell, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Commissioner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19th and the special meeting of November 26th be approved in accordance with nopies furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Acting Manager reported that nine blds had been received for comprehensive automobile liability insurance for one year on the City fleet. The bids were read as follows: Alexander & Gauslin Harpham Ins. Agency Rodgers, Rodgers & Cummings Bruce Taylor Chesnut & Lee L. G. Abbett Roger Bouchard Roger Bouchard General Ins. Agents Pacific Indemnity) Am. Surety Co.) Am. Auto Ins.) St. Paul Fire & Marine) Amer. Casualty Co.) General Accident) Travelers Ins.) Southern General Ins.) Amer. Fire & Casualty) $2,355.28 3, 136 . 23 2,649.15 3,040.55 2, 981 . 31 2,317.56 5,683.71 2,708.72 2,703.92 The Acting Manager explained that this was a re-advertisement for bids and he would recommend that the bids be tabulated and checked with the State Insurance Cornmdssioner's office. By consent, the bids were referred to the Acting Manager for tabulation and a recommendation on awarding the bid at a later meeting. It was reported by the Manager that eight bids were received to supply water works brass goods, a stock item. The bids were read as follows: Glauber Valve, Omaha, Neb. Hays Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa. Crane Co., Tampa A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Dubuque, Iowa Industrial Supply Corp., Tampa Mueller Co., Decatur, Ill. Finley'S Municipal Supply, Orlando Davis Meter & Supply Co., Thornasville, Ga. $2,172.50 2,088.50 2,152.50 2,010.50 2,088.50 1,950.00 2,082.00 no bid By consent, the bids were referred to the Manager for tabulation and report at the next meeting. The Manager reported that three bids were received for construction of pavement in Turner Street from Greenwood to Missouri. The bids were read as follows: w. H. Armston & Co., Dunedin Hancock Constr. Equipment Co., Clearwater E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater $9,235.20 9,915.00 10,624.00 After tabulation, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $9,235.20 from W. H. Armston & Company. Commissioner Roberts moved on recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer that the Commission accept the bid of W. H. Armston & Company for $9,235.20 for the paving and curbing of Turner Street from Greenwood to Missouri Avenue and the proper officials be authorized to sign the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. (Commissioner Bohannon had left the meeting when this vote was taken.) In regard to the proposed sid~~alk on Pierce Street from the City parking lot to Garden Avenue, the City Engineer reported that he had contacted the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad officials and they will put black top across the right of way for their portion of the sidewalk as they do not want concrete between the tracks. He recommended holding a Public Hearing and assessing the project which he estimated would cost between $560.00 and $600.00. Commissioner Strang recommended that the sidewalk be extended east on Pierce Street along the parking lot also. It was suggested that the Engineer hold a preliminary hearing on this matter before the Public Hearing. Commissioner Strang moved that a Public Hearing be set up on the matter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. ~ " ,~ , .............,. _ """:ry;~~.~~.;;(,;,,,;,; t. "i' " " l.... , .... ":. ' _ ____ ._~'.'~'''''.'.'.''''.~~'"'':L:_ "._..,:: ....~~"~',:,:~~:,:~:~~:"~.,,,;lL~.:~:l~~EJt;;>{;y(~I:~O:.:.. .. ....., ..,~ : L _L?"-' ~ /1 \;...' Il ..' r; i .::;~) . /...",\~",.\. ,; . .,. i -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 1956 In regard to selecting a site for a playground in the Marymont area, Comrnissioner Insco reported that the Committee was recommending part of the City-owned property north of Gilbert Street and that the City Engineer had estimated the coat of preparing the playground at $6,150.00 to include fencing the playground area, a concrete area for volley ball J skating, etc., a ball diamond and baclcstops, playground equipment and lights. Commissioner Insco reconunended that the worle be done in stages as th.e money was available. The Engineer stated that labor was not included in the estimate. By consent, the City Manager was requested to set up an immediate meeting of the Parks Committee, Mr. Eddie Moore, the City Engineer and any other Comrrrlsaioners that might liJee to attend with the Marymont Associatiun to discuss this project. Mr. Jack Martens of' the Clearwater Beach Assuciation, Mr. Hyman Green of the Clearwater Beach Resort Association and Mr. fumos Smith of the Clearwater Beach Business Group presented a Resolution asking that the City-owned land located 1n the area bounded on the south by Causeway Boulevard, on the north by Marianhe Street, on the east by Clearwater Bay and on the west by the Gulf of Mexico (City Parl< Subdivision, Lots 3, ~, 5, 7, 8, part of 9, and park area) and the City-owned land referred to as the Everingham property (City Park Subdivision, Lot 1) be dedicated for public use and that present encumbrances be continued until their termination date when these properties shall also be used only for public purposes. There was a discussion as to the meaning of "public use" and the question was referred to the City Attorney. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be received and acknowledged with thanks and referred to the City Attorney for an opinion and also request that the Attorney give a legal definition of "public use". Motion was seconded by Commi ssioner Bohannon and carried unanimousl;y. . ", ,,' j I I .i ,i j ". ,I: ~ ,; .', 1 . ,] " 1 '1 . , .~ i " " ".1 ", ", .; A statement from Mr. R. B. Norton, Right of Way Agent, was presented for his services in connection with Myrtle Avenue right of way from July 2nd to August 2~th. Commissioner Roberts moved that the fee for Mr. Norton's services in connection with the work that he has done in connection with the Myrtle Avenue right of' way from Drew Street north be approved and the proper offlcials be authorized to draw the check. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. In regard to duplication of street names, the City Engineer suggested that the Coachman Road extending northeast from Drew Street be named North East Coachman Road and that the Coachman Road east of Gulf to Bay Acres remain the same. He also recommended that since there 1s a Hibiscus Street in Pinebrook Subdivision that the name of Hibiscus Circle and Hibiscus Avenue be changed in Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision. The Mayor reported that there were two Betty Lanes and the Engineer stated that they were in the County and he would contact the County Engineer about it. The Engineer suggested that a new official street map be prepared for the CommiSSion'S approval. Commdssioner Roberts suggested that the Engineer prepare a list o~ his recommendations. Commissioner Bohannon left the meeting at this time. The City Engineer reported that he had received a request rrom the owners of the Clearwater Sun to permit off street parldng on part of the right of ~ay for Franklin Street between Myrtle and Prospect Avenues in front of their proposed new bUilding. The apace requested for use would be a thirteen foot strip on the south side of Franklin Street. It ~as recommended that space be provided for a five foot sidewalk along the building allowing clearance f'or the bumpers of the cars. Commissioner Strang moved the approval of the plot plan as submitted by the Engineer with the qualification that a five foot clear sidewalk be maintained on the north side of the building. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented an agreement with the Clearwater Flying Company which would permit the Company to excavate, dredge and deepen the lake on the Airport property under the supervision of the City Engineer, with all cost to be borne by the Company. Co~nissioner Roberts speaking for the Committee recommended approval of the agreement. Commissioner Strang moved on the Committee's recommendation that this agreement be entered into and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the original Resolution vacating Juanita Way on October 17, 1949, contained several errors and a new Resolution (56-37) had been prepared correcting those errors. Commissioner Strang moved that Resolution 56-37 be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Manager r~ported that he had a request from the Federation of Civic Clubs to use the City Hall Auditorium for a political rally with candidates in the City election appearing. By consent, the City Manager was authorized to allow the use of the City Hall Auditorium for a political rally for the City subject to the date not being in conflict with engagements scheduled at present. A letter was read rrom Police Chief George T. McClamma stating that he was planning to retire Janua~ 1, 1957, and he would like to take his 1956 vacation starting on December 18, 1956. It was pointed out that it would be necessary to.i appoint an Acting Chief until the permanent appointment was made. Commissioner Insco moved that the Chief's retirement be accepted with regret and that he be granted his vacation period as requested and that the Comrrdssion appoint an Acting Chief at the special meeting on December 10th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. ~" ---~ -- r. " I,' t. [;; t', -3- OITY OOMMISSION ME~INO December 3, 1956 The Mayor stated that Mr. Allbritton, Assistant City Attorney, was planning to take a vacation from December 12th through December 23rd, and that City Attorney Krentzman would take over his duties as Prosecutor. By consent, the Commdssion approved this arrangement. The City Engineer reported that Mr. Dan Turnbull of the State Highway Department had asked that some of the Commissioners meet with him and the Engineer to discuss the signs on State highways within the City so that the routes would be more olearly defined. It was agreed that Commissioner Insco would attend this meeting. The Commission now adjourned as the City Cornmdssion and acting aa Trustees of the Pension Fund considered a letter from Police Chle~ George T. McClamrna requesting retirement under the Pension Act to be effective January 1, 1957, after twenty years service with the City. The Mayor read a letter ~rom the Advisory Committee o~ the Employees Pension Fund recommending that Chief McOlamma be retired at a pension of $196.83 per month according to the requirements of the Pension Act. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Acting Manager was requested to submit several recommendations for an appointment as Acting Chief. There being no further business to come before the CommiSSion, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M. Attest: 'f~ A~~ tor and Clerk ~- yor- ommissioner .,;. I.," ,. ': ... "-'?!.~'~ ...'\..."""j'l-,....';:...J~l'",,',..c(,;'..,.;.\t ~,"'.;t-.".,', ,:." '. ~~...' ,,::=,~_.~ .:.I.f;.';:,'.,}, ,;,,, ';,.J" ~::tf?;'~:~n~~~!::~::.:: :\::. '1 ~~:: ~ ';< :~:,,;, r ,~ i~!;?}:J+;~;,~i;;J,;.,~;L~;,~.,. ..",:".:; ;~'-' ::.;~;;;;~:;: .l;~,?,.J;Li:.,:,;:';i_.;.~~ ,; :.\.::.; :i;;);~., ~~(.t ":J~",~"'..(J ~i:;;.;,;~::"~:;.~r~. :~. ,:c .J"~;~:;.L ,.,,:. ,"~'..:.: .'" ,;, . u' . ':.. :.. ,., . .c.! .", .....:;:!;}l~~.;".,~,.:..,~:::i~~';,'.'i.~~r~5~:~~\~~t~~If, .....,., ,.,~ ::.;~:,,:.j~;L~;ir~f~bf~jt~jil,~~~~~!:~~::i}::""": ::.; ....:. ~~!..1 CI'l'Y COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown November 29, 1956 Conmiss ioners: w. E. ~trang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts . .,...,::.~ ~{~;~j~;(~$~i Ge nt lernen : 'l'he City Commiss ion wi 11 m..:et in RegUlar Session on Monday afternoon, Eecember 3, 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. Yours very truly, /s/ G. B. Weimer Acting City Manager ~ t r ! " ", ;'; ,. ! i r . I GBW: s Enclosures i . -------~-------------------------------------------------------------------------~~ . .' , .' ", Agenda - City Cowaission Meeting of December 3, 1956 City Hall Auditorimm 1:30 P.M. REGULAR 1. Invocati~n, Rev. Hugh E.Pbwell, Trinity Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes of t he Regular Meeting of November 19, 1956 and t1'v3 Special Meeting of November 26, 1956. 3. Opening of bids for: A. Gomprehensi ve Automobile Liability Insurance for t he City Fleet. B. Water Works Brass Goods. C. Paving Turner Street from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri Avenue. 4. Commission's consideration of: A. Proposed sidewalk on Pieree St. from City Parking lot to Garden Avenue. B. Proposed park and playground in Marymont Area. C. Resolution from Clearw~r Beach Association, Clearwater Beach Resort Association and Clearwater Beach Business Group with reference to City Owned lands on Clearwater Beach. D. ~tatement from R. B. Norton, Agent on Myrtle Avenue right of g~y. E. Duplication of street names. (Ci ty Engineer). 5. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office: A. Considerationb~ request for approval o~ off-street parking sout1side of Franklin St. approximately 200 feet east of Myrtle Avenu~. B. Approval of agreement with CleaJllwater Flyin~ Company. C. Consideration of co nfirmation on vacation of portion of Juanita Way. (Resolution) 6. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adj ournmen t Commission 'acting as 'l'rustees for the Pension Plan ~------------~-------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLU'ilON '10 CLEARWA'J.rj~ CITY COjvIj.:IS.:nOt\ - DECEviBEI13, 195c 'l'hethree orga!i:lized associat.ions located on Cle3r\'Jater Beach, namely the Clearwater neach Associaaon, the Clearwater Bench Resort Association, and the Clearwater Beach Business Group, on behalf of the entire co~nunit,y of Cle3rwater have resolved, in proper meetings, the followin~: 'J.'he City o'med land loc ated on (;le~rwater Beach bounded on the t>outh by Causeway Boulevard, on the North by i<1arianna Street, on the East by Cle.-trwater Bay, on the West by the Gulf' of Mexico, plus that City o\med land commonly called "'l'he Everingham Property" be dedicated by the City Commission for public use exciiusively, and irrevocably. Present encumbrances on this property are to be cor.tir~ed until t.heir termination date, \'Ilhen t.he properties shall also be used only for 'public purposes. /s/ J1hr: L. ~.1~rtens1 President / f C e~rwAte~ ~eacn Association /s/ H. \'I. Green', President Clearwater Beach Resort Assoc. /s/ Amos Smith, President Clearwater Beach Business Group ~------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R~s.QLUIIQN 56 - 37 WHEREAS, on the 17th day of October, 1949, the City Manager and the City Commission of the City of Clearwr:3ter, Florida, by Resolution approved a replat of Blocks 80 and 81, of Unit #5, lv1andalay Subdi-vision, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pa~e 48, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; and which replat of Blocks ao and al is ~ecorded in Plat Book 24, Page ~O of the Public Reoords of Pinellas County, Florida; and, Continued ., ~ ' _' I - ' .'....,............\1..... 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"":~:;~1~fti0~f~~~~ti;~:"'_'i'i""'L;i"';';;;"'>"~'~.... :;~,;;:;:,','".,',-::l~,.',..', :.,... ..,.. .,~.. .~.~"t ,:......., ' ";' . :~. ...'~ c../ .-.) ~/7.'~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING December J, 1956 gont, inued . ..;{it":VMI&W ... .1.'''',..,,\.1'),.........] :::>i~:~~~[t;:~t~fEi/.~0 ..~ r.~>:1 ~.'~.'! ~~..,.f.." :, '~: .~'.<'.', ~ .\, ':.HBRbil.S, a cert.ified copy of the resolution aFprovin~ said plat., including approval of t.he vacat.ion of JUEtnita Way on Cle ,rwater Beach, Florida, be~wuen Cyprus Avenue on I:.he ~ast and Cherokee Avenue o~ Lh~ We~t, and th~t cI3!'",ain unnamed st.reet or way lying inunediat.ely Nort.h of said Block 81 between Cyprus Avenue am Cherokee Avenue, \-1I1S prepBred on May 22, 1950, and recorded in Deed Record 1270, on Paee 495, of ~he Public Reocrds or Finellas County, Florida j and, WHEREA:";, examination of Slid certified copy as recorded reveals ~hat it cont. ains sevezraltypographical or scrivener I s error s in that the land beinl! replatted is described according to a plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page ~~ which sP. uld be correc t"f:J t.o "rla t !jook 20, Pa~e 46", and t hat in several instances Blocks 80 and 81 of sa id plnt.. are referred t.o a:;) "Lot.s go and 81"; NOW, J.HEhEFOl{~, Hi:. ld~.:)OI,VED, by t.he City Commission of the City of Clearwul.er, Florida; 1. 'l'hat t.he referem:e to t.he lands be ing replatt,ed by said lands is hereby correct.ed to "plat Book 20, Pa~e 48. 2. ',L'hat. in all instances ~here re.ference is made in said Resilut,1on ~o "Lots 80 and Bl", t.he same shallbe considered corrected to "Blocks 80 and 81~ J. '.L'hat. in all ot:.her EespeCts t.he Resolut.ion vacating a portion of Juanit..a Way and t.he certain unnamed street re.ferred to in said Resolution, is hereby rjtat.ified and confirmed. PA~~ED AND ADOP'l'~D, this 3rd day of December, 1956. /s/ Herbert ~. Brown Mayor-Commissioner A'J:Il' EST: /s/ R. G. whit.ehead City Aui itor alIi Clerk --- ---..-------- ------- ------ ------- -- ---- ---- ---.....- --------------------~~~ Honorable Mayor and Ci~y Commissioners Gent lemen: November 28, 1956. I hereby offer my Re~iring as Chief of. Polic e of' t.h e Citjl of' Cle ar'Wat er, ef'fecti va January 1, 1957. '.Lhe Advisory Commit.t.ee of t.he Employees I. Pension Fund ha s approved and established my pension, t.o which I am entitled under Section 5 of' the Employees' Pension Plan. I hereby respectfully request t.hat, you approvesaid pension and th:1t you accept my resignation as of January 1, 1957. I have not. yet t.akennw vacat.ion for 1956, \\hich I plan t.o take commencing on December 1$, 1956, t.o January 1, 1957i Accordingly, It would seem necessary and appropriate that. your appoint.men t of' my S\1CC essor be made on or before December 1$, 1956, and at. a t.ime depending upon whether or not. you wish him to have on-the- job orientation while I am still present for dut.t. I have enjoyed my period of service 1:.0 ~he governrnent and t.he people of the City of Clearwat.er and am grateful to the City of Clearw,,:t. er for t he Pension Plan which has been provided for City empllyees. I will, of'oourse, continue my il!terest in t.he welfare of t.he City of Clearw,lter, and convey my hesL wlhshes for its conLinued pro~ress. cc: Mayor Herbert M. Brown ~ity vommissioners Civil Service Board Respect.fully submitt.ed, /s/ Geo. T. McClamma Chief' of Police City of vlearwater -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 28, 1956 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwa~er illmployees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified tha~ in view of ~he at.cached la~ter .from Chief' George T. McC1amma, whlb haS. complet.ed 20 ye ars Service with the Uity, the Advisory COIlJIlitt.ee recomrre nds t12t he be retired at. a pension of $196.g) per month Which amount is arrived at as follows: Continued f: , . " ",1: .,. -..-, '~--.... f~' ~~( \;,~ /. .:'<. ,:' ,. . '': , ~ " . ' . , '" , ! ' :. \ ,: ,~ ' . , ., , . " ! L' , " ~ 1 ., 1,1 J \.. ~ ',' " ~', ::;:.':;Lh: t ,.i?;~i~)i:1l~r:;~;:~t..; .'. J, .,\..,..\".,q\. ...' 'illtli~"~{l ',' ~,~~ \i!.~f' j Cl'.l'Y C O~aSSION MEETING December J, 1956 Continued ~~1 $29,524.41 5,904.88 492.07 Total wages paid ror last five years Average per year Average per lno nt.h 2% x 492.07. . . . . . 9.8414 ~o yrs. service x 9.8414 . . $196.83 monthly Pension Chief McC1ammQ meets all t.he requirements for ret.irement under onr Pension rules and has given tne ~ity many years of goal s0rvice. Respectfully submitted, ADVI~ORY COr~U'l"l'EE of the City Employees' Pension Furd /s/ Pau1'lKane, Chairm9.llt /s/ Dick Nelson /s/ Dorothy Roth I hereby certify the above dat.es and calculations to be correcL according to the records of t. his offi ce. /s/ Frank Auernathy, ~it.y ~reasurer ----~---------------------------~---~~-~------------~-------~-~-~-----~--------~--~ the Advisory Commi~t.ee Employees' Pension Fund ~ity of Clearwater Clearwlter, Florida. November 14, 1956. Gentlemen: On January 1, 1957, I will have been in the continuous service of the City of Clearwa~er for ~wenty years. On Oc~ober 15, 1956, the City vo~nission of the City of Clearwater, act.ing as trU5t.ees of "he Fension Fund, f:ound that my posi~ion is and has been a type of: employment which said tr~stees consider hazardous. Accordingly, I run 1ua1ified under Section 5 of: the Employees' Pension Plan. for re~irement on January 1, 1957. I hereby request that Lhe Advisory Committee meet as early as possible t.o consider and grant lilY pension, applicalble on January 1, 1957, and to establish t.he mon thilly amount. t.hereof, ard to advise me in writ.in~ of t.h is ac~ion. This is my formal applica~ion for such Fension, and it is my intention to re~ign from my posi~ion as Chief of Police effect.ive January 1,1957, contingent only upon the Advisory Committee's taking the action request.ed herein. I will appreciate your prompt decision and advice. Respectfully ygurs, /s/ Geo. T. McClamma. Chief of Police City of C1earw3.ter G'llJ;1c : bw --------------~---------------------~---~~~-----------~------~------~----------- . ., r., ': "",\~....",~. ., '," ......,...; .......' ".", .. . ~-:.......~~........--..t4.,.'" .. , ", . CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 1g56 The City Commisaion of the City of Clear[aater mat in regular session at C3_ty Hall, Monday, December 3, 1956, at 1;30 P.M. with �he following members present: Herbert M. 13rown W, E. Stran�, Jr. J. N, Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Also present werE: G. 4Jeimer 0. W. Allbritton G. T. MeClamma S. Lickton H. Dunn M;..yor-Commi ssioner Comrnissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Acting City Manager Asst. City Attorney Chiei ot' Police City Engineer Asst. to City Manager _��,t�= � ` _ ^r. The Mayor eslled the meeting to order. The invocation was givan by Reverend Hugh E. Powell, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Commiss3oner Insco moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of N�ventber 19th and the special meeting of November 26th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing. Mot3on was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Acting Manager reported that nine bids had been received for comprehensive automobile 11abi1ity insurance for one year on the City fleet. The bids were read as follows: Alexander & Gauslin Harpham Ins. A.gency Rodgers, Rodgers & Cummings Bruce Taylor Chesnut & Lee L. G. Abbett Roger Bouchard Roger Bouchard General Ins, Agents Pacific Indemnity) �1m, Surety Cc . ) Am, Auto Ins.) St. Paul l+ire 8c Marine) Amer. Casualty Co.) General Accitlent) Travelers Ins.) Southern General Ins.) Amer. Fire & Casualty) �2�355.28 3,136.23 2,64g.15 3� 040 . 55 2,981.31 2,317.56 5,d83.71. 2,708,72 2,7o3.g2 �he Acting Manager explained that this was a re-advertisemen� for bids and ha would recommend that the bids be tabulated and checked with the State Insurance Commissioner's office. By consent, the bids were referred to the Acting Manager for tabulation and a recommendati�n on awarding the bid at a later meeting. It was reported by the Manager that eight bi�is were rece�=red to supply water works brass goods, a stock item. The bids were read as follows: Glauber Valve, Omaha, Neb. Hays Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa. Crane Co., Tampa A. Y. MeDonald Mfg. Go., Dubuque, Iovra Industr:,'.al Supply Corp . , Tampa Mueller Co., Decatur, I1'l. r^inley's Municipal Supply, Orlando Davis Meter Fc S�zpply Co., Thomasville, Ga. �2,172.50 2,088.50 2,152.50 2,�10.50 2,0$8.50 1,950.00 2,082.00 no bid By consent, the bids were referred to the Manager for twbulation and repori at the next meeting. The Manager reported that three vids were received for construction of pavement in `�'urner Street from Greenwood to Missouri. The bids were read as foil.ows: W. H. Armston & Co., Dunedin $9,?35•2� Hancock Constr. Equipment Co., Clearwater g,g15.00 E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 10,624.00 After tabulat3an, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $9,235.20 from W. H. Armston & Company, Commissioner Roberts moved on recommendation of' the City Manager and the City ��ineer that the Commission accept the bid of W. H. Armston & Company for y��,235.20 for the paving and curbing of Turner Street from G<eenwood to Missouri Avenue and the proper officials be authorized to sign the aontract, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously, (Commissioner Bohannon had let't the meeting when this tFflte was taken,) In regard to the proposed sidiexallt on Pierce Street from the City parking lot to Garden Avenue, the City Engineer reporLed that he had contacted the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad of�'icials and they will put black top across the right of way £or their portion of the sidewalk as they do not want concrate between the traaks. He recommended holding a Public Hearing and assessing the project which he estimated would cost between $560.00 and $6�0.00. Commissioner Strang recommended that the sidewalk be e.xtended east on Pierce Street along the parking 1ot also. It was sugge.sted that the Engineer hold a preliminary hearing on tnis matter before the Public Hearing. Commissioner Strang moved that a Public Hearing be set up on the matter. Motion was secc:nded by Commissione� Roberts and carried unanimously. e _2_ CITi' COMMTSSION D'IEETING December 3� 195� In regard to selectin� a site for a playgr�und in the Marymoni; area, Commissioner Insco reported that the Committee tvas recommending part of the City-owned property north of Gilbert Street and bhat the City Eng�neer had estimated the cost of preparing the p�.ayground at $6,150.00 to include fencing the playground area, a conorete area for volley ball, skating, etc., a ball dia.mond and backstops, playground equipment and lights, Commissioner Insco recommended that the work be done in stages as tiie money was available. Zhe Engineer stated that labor was not included in the estlmate. By consent, the City Manager was reque�ted to set up an immediate meetin� of �he Parks Committee, Mr. Eddie Moore, the City Engineer and any other Commissione,rs that might like to attend with the Marymont Association i:o discuss tnis project. Mr. JacSc Martens o� the Clearivater Beach Association, i�ir. Hyman Green of the Glearwater Be�.ch Resort Association and Mr. Amos Smith of the Clearwater Beach Business Group presented a Resolution asking that the City-owned land located in the area bounded on the south by Causeway Boulevard, on the north by Marianf�e Street, on the east by Clearwater Bay and on �he west by the Gulf of Mexico (City Parlt Subdivision, Lots 3, �!•, 5, 7, 8, part of 9, and park area) and the City-owned land referred to as the Ever3ngham property (City Park Subdivisi�n, Lot 1) be dedicated for public use and that present encumbrances be centinued un�il thetr termination date when these properties shall also be used only for public purpoaes. There was a discussion as to the meaning of "public use" and the question was referred to the City Attorney. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolu�ion be received and acknowledged with thanks and referred to the City Attorney for an opinion and ai.so request that the Attorney give a legal definition of "public use". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A statement from Mr. R. B. Norton, Right oi Way Agent, was presented for his services in connection with Myrtle Avenue right of way from July 2nd to August 24th. Commissi�ner Roberts moved that t'he fee for Mr. Nort�n's services in connection with the work that he has done in connection with the Myrtle Avenue right of way from Drew St•reet north be appr�ved and the proper ofiicials be authorized to draw the check. Motion was seeonded by Comm�ssionar Bohannon and carried unanimously. In regard to duplication of str•iet names, the City Engineer suggested that the Coach_,nan Road extending northeast from Drew Street be named North East Coachman Road and that the Coachman Road east of Gulf to Bay Acres remain the same. He also recommended that since there is a Hibiscus Street in Pinebrook Subdivision that the name of Hibiscus Circle and Hibiscus Avenue be changed in Hibiscus Gardens Subdi;rision. The Mayor reported that there were two Betty I,anes and the Eng3.neer stated that they were in the County an� he would contact the County Engineer about it. The Engineer suggested that a new official street map be prepared for the Commission's approval. Commissioner Roberts sugge�ted that th.e Engineer prepare a list of his recommendations. Commissioner Bohannon lezt the meeting at this time. The City Engineer reported that he h�d received a request from the owners of the Clearwater Sun to permit off street parlcing on part oP the right of way for Franklin Street between Myrtle and Pro3pect Avenues in front of their proposed new building. The space requested f�r use would 'oe a thir�een foot strip on the south side of Franklin Street. It was recommended that space be provided for a five foot sidewalk along the building allowing clearance for the bumpers of the cars-. Comm3.ssioner Stiang moved the approval of the plot plan as submitted by the Engineer with the qualification that a five foot clear sidewalk be maintained on the north side of the buildirg. Motion wa3 �econded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented an agreement with tne Clearwater Flying Company which would permit the Company to excavate, dredge and deepen th� lake on thz Airport property under the supervision of the City Fngineer, kith all cost to be borne by the Company. Commissioner Roberts speaking for the Committee recommended approval of the agreement. Commissioner SLrang moved on the ComrrLi,ttee's recommendation that this agreement be entered into and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the original Resolution vacatzng Juanita Way on O�tober 17, 1949, contained several errors and a new Resolution (56-37) had been pi�epared correcting those errors. Commissioner Strang moved that Resolution 56-37 be passed and adopted and the proper of£icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Manager reported that he had a request �rom the Fed�ration of Civic Clubs to use the City Hall Auclitorium for a political rally ivith candidates in the City ele�tion appearing. By consent, the City Mana;er was authorized to allow the use of the City Hall Auditorium for a political rally for the City subject to the date not being in conflicc with engagements scheduled at present. A letter was rea,d from Police Chief Gsorge T. McClamma stating that he was planning to retire January 1, 1957, and he vrould like to take his 1g56 vacation starting on December 18, 1956. It was peinted out that it would be necessary to ` appoin.t an Acting Chief until the permanent appointment was made. Commiasioner Insco moved that the Chief's retirement be accepted with regret and that he be granted his vacation period as requested and that the Comrni.ssi,on appoint an Acting Chief at the special me�ting on December lOth. Motion was seconded by Commisaioner Robert� and carried unanimously. —3— CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 3, 1956 The Mayor stated that Mr. Allbritton, Assistant City Attorney, was planning to take a vacation from December 12th through DecPmber 23rd, and that City Att;orney Krentzman would take over his duties as Prosecutor. By co.nsent, the Commission apbroved this arran�ement. The City Engineer reported that Mr. Dan Turnbull of the S�ate Highway Department had aslsed that some of the Commissioners meet vrith hin and the Engineer to discuss the signs on State highways within the Cit3� so that the routes Would 'oe more clearly defined. It was agreed that Commissioner Insco would attend thzs meeting. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of tk�e Pension Fund considered a letter from Police Chief George T. McClamma. req_ues�ing retirement under the Pension Act to be effective January 1, 1957, aftEr twenty vears service with the City. The Mayor read a letter from the Advisory Commitiee o£ the Employees Pension Fund recommending that Chief McClamma be retired at a pens:Lon of $1�6.83 per month according to the requiremenis of the Pension Act. Commissloner Insco moved tr�at the request Be granted. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Roberbs and carried unanimously. The Acting Manager was requested to submit several recommendations for an appointment as Acting Chief, There bein� no further business to come before the Gommission, the meeting waa adjourned at 3:15 P,M. Attest: (< . - Cit Au itor an Clerk � � Mayor- ommissioner � ,� CITY G�MMISSION MEElING December 3, 1956 NovembeL 29, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herbert I�I. Brcwx� Gorrenissioners: W. E, 5txang, Jr. � s]. I�T. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Sacnuel J. RoberLs Ge nt lem en : Z`he City Comrnission will m�et in Regular Session on Vlonday afternoon, �ecemher 3, 1956 in the City Hall Auciitorium for the purpose of discussir.g tra items listed on tha atbached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.P2e Yours very truly, �s� G. B. weimer GBW:s Acting City Manager �nclosures Agenda - City Gomrais�ion Meeting of December 3, 1956 City Hall Auditorimm 1; 30 P.NL REGUI,AR L Tnvocatimn, Ftev. Hugh E.Pbwell, Trinity Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes of t he Regular Meeting of November 19, 1956 and the Special Meeti,ng of November 26, 1956. 3. Opening of bids for : A. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for t he City Fleet. B. Water Works Brass Goods. C. Paving Turner Jtilc�t from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri Avenue� 4. Commi�sion's consideration �f: A, roposed sidewalk on Pieree St. from City Parking lot to �arden Aven ue. i�. Proposed park and playground in Marymont Araa. C. Resolution from Clearw�ier Beach Associat�,on, �learvaater Beach Resort t�ssociation and Clearwater Beach Business Group with reference to City Owned lands on �learwater Beach. D. St;atement from R. B. Norton, Agent on Myrtle Avenue right of �ay. E, Duplication oi street names. {City Engineer). 5. CommissionTs consideration of items from the City Attor ney's �ff ice: A. Consideration�6f request for approval o£ off-street parking soutl�side af Franklin St, appr oximately 200 feet east of Myrtle Aven�g. B. Approval of agreement with Clea�awater Flying Companye C. Consideration of confirmation on vacaTion of portion of Juanita Way. (Resolution) 6. Any item not on the agen da will be considered with t he consent of th e Commissian. Adjournment Commission�actin� a5 ^lrustees for the Pension Plan RESOLU'1'.CON `1'0 CLEAR7�1'Al'L+�r CI`1`Y COMI'•iISSICII� - DECEviIFiI:Tt3a looJrEj 'i'heti�ree orgamized associations located on Clearwater Beach, r.amely �he Gle�rwater beach Associ�ion, the Clearwater Bea:.h Resart association, and the Clearwater Beach Business Group, vn behalf of the antire communit�� of Cleart�ater have resolved, in proper meetings, tlie followin�: 'the Cit y owned land loc a�ed on �le�rwater Beach bounded on the �out h by Causeway Boulev�.rd, on the North by Marianna Street, on th� Eas� by Cle�arwater Bay, Qn �the West by the Gu1,E of i�lexico, plus that City owned land commonly called "'i'he Everingham Property�� be dedicated by the (:ity Co�nission far public use exc�usivelX, and irrevocably. Present encumbrances on this property are to be cor.tir.?ed until their termination date, when the properties �hall also be used only for "public purposes. /s/! J hr_ L. rdartens President �3ea�^wat er.� B�ac� Association �s f H. ��J, Green', President Clearwater Beach Resort Assoc. �s� Amos Smith, President �learwater Beach Business Groiip RESQLU`1' IOI� 56 - 37 iVkIEREA�, on the 17th day of Uctober, l;?�.9, the City Manager and the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Flori�la, by Resolution approved a rpplat of Blocks $0 and $1, of Unit �5, Mandalay Subdivision, acco rding to map or plat thereo£ as recorded in Plat Boolc 2D, Pa�e 4$, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; and whiah repla� of Blocks �0 and $1 is �ecorded in Plat Book 21�, Page $0 of �Che Public Fteo�rds of Pinellas Countq, Florida; and , � Continued CITY CON��IISSZON MEETING December 3, 1g56 8ontinued �� ;.Hi�P�k�, a ceri:ified copy oi �he resolution a�provin; said plat, including ap�roval of Lhe vacation of Juanita V,�ay on Cle-,rwater Beach, Florida, between Cyprus �venue on the East- and Cherokee Avenu.e on the ti9e�t, �n d that ��r;.ain unnamed street or way lying immediately North of said B1ock $1 between Cyprtzs Avenue ar�l Cherokes Avenue, was prepared on I�Iay 22, �950, and recorded in Deed $ecord 1270, on Pa.ge 495, of the Public Reocrds of Finellas Count;y, Florida; and, CJHEREAS, exarnination of said certified copy as recorded reveals that ii: contains sevexral •tSTpugr�phical �r scrivener's errors in that the land being replat.L-ed is described according t o a p:Lat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 21} which s�d uld be c,orrect,e.a to "Flat �sook 20, Page �.g �t, and t hat in several ir�stances Blocks $0 and 81 of said plat are referred to as ��LoLs $G and gl�r; N04�r, 1HEkEFOItE�, B��' hESO�VED, by Lhe City Cor�mission of Lhe City of Clearwatier, Florid a; l. ^lhat the reference �o the lands being replatted by said lands is hereby corrected t o"plat Book 20, Pa�;e t�$. 2. 'Phat in all instances wnere reference i� made in said Re�7,ntion Lo �'Zots $0 and $1'�, �he same shallbe considered corrected to "Blocks $0 and $1: 3, 1'hat in all other aaspects �he Resolution vacating a portion of Je�a�ii,a Way and the certain unnarned street referred �o in said Resoltrtion, is hereby r¢at,ified and canz`irmed. P�ISSED A�➢ ADOPTED, i�his �rd day oi Decernber, 1956. �s/ Herbert M. Brown T4ayor -C ommi ssi o n er �i'r1' u5`l' ^ fs� R. G. Whi"tehead �ii;y Airl itor arrl Clerk November 2$, 1956. Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Gentlerilen: I hereby offer my Retirin�: as Chief of Polic e of the Cit}� of Cle zrwat er, ef.fective January 1, 1957. `the ;�dvisory Committee oi the Employees'• Pension Fund has approved and establisheci my pension, Lo which I am entitled under Section 5 of the Employeesf Pension Flan. I hereby respectfully request that you approvesaid peusion ancI that you accept my resignation as of January 1, �.QS']. I have not yet takenmy vacaLion for 1956, r�ich I plan to take comraencing on December 1$, 1956, to January l, l.g-57�. Accordingly, It wou13 seem necessary and appropriaLe that your appointment oi' my saccessor be made on ar before December 1$, :t95b, and at a t ime depending upon whether or not you wish him to have on-the- job orientation while I am sti11 present for duL�. I have enjoyed my period of service Lo the goverrunent an� the people of the City of Clearwater and am grateful to the City of Clearwater for the Pension Plan wllich has been provided for City emplayees. I will, of oourse, continue my ir_i;erest in Lhe welfa.re of the City of Clearwat-er, and convey my best w�shes far its continued pro�ress. cc: NTayor Herbert M. Brown �ity �ommissioners Civil Service Board Respectfully submitted, /s/ Geo, T. McClatnma Ghief of Police City of "learwater -----------------------------------------------------•---------------__-_ November 2$, 195E _-! HonoraUle Cit}T ��ommissioners Clearwai:er, Florida Gentilemen: As Trustees of the Ci�y of Clearwater Employee:.� Pensicn Fund„ you are hereby notified that in view of �he atLacned l�L'ter from Chief George T, NlcClamtna, wh� has complel:ed 20 y-ears Service with the �ity, the Advisory �ocmiittee recomrrends that he be ret;ired at a pension of �196.$3 per raonth which amount is arrived a� as follows: Contznued �� ;� ,� CI'1`Y C OivIlSISSIOn NIEET ING `��J � December 3, 1956 Gontinued Tot�al wages Faid far last five years v`P'29,524•�rl �verage per year 5, 90i�. $$ Average per month 4°2•�7 zia x y:g2.�1 - . . . . 9.$��. �0 y�s, servit; e x 9. $414 . .�.196. $3 mori�;hly Pension Chief McClamma mee�s all tihe requirements for retirement under onr Per�sion rules and has given �che �ity many ,years of good s�rvice. Res�ectfu'lly submitteci, ADVISORY CON�i4ITTEE of the City Employees' Pension Fund �s� Paul.;kane, Chairmaas� /s/ Dick i�elson /s/ Doroth}� Roth T hereby cerCifp the above dates and calculations to be cQrrect accordin� to the records of �his offi c�. �s� Frank l�bernathy, �iLy lreasur�r I�ovember ll�, 1956 • `Phe Advisory �ommittee EmployeesT Pension �`und �ity of Clearwater Clearw�t er, Florida. Gentlemen: On January l, 1957, I wi 11 have been in the aontinuous service of the City oi Clearwatier for twentSr years. On OcLober 15, 1956, the City "onrnission of tihe City of Clearwa�er, acting as trustees of the Pension Fund, fo und that my posi�ion is and has been a type of employment which sa.i.d trustees consider hazardous. Accordingly, I am qualifisd under Sect,ion 5 of the Employees' Pension Pla�n for retirement on Jar_uary l, 1957. I hereby request thai the Advisory Committee me�t as ear ly as possible Lo consider and granz my pension, apDlica�le on January 1, 1957, and to est,ablish �r,e month�y emoun� thereof, and to r'dvise me ir_ wriLing of ihis actioii. This is my formal ap�1?cation for suc�� pension, and it is my intention to re,�ign from my position as Ghief of Police effective Januar y 1, lg5'7, contingent only uFon the Advisory Committes's takin; the action requesLed herein. I will appreciate your prompt decision a nd advice. Respectfully ygurs, _ ,s/ Geo. T. iKc�lamma. Chief of Police City of Clearw�ter u`1'i+iC : bw n -` � -...... . .. ._.. ... _ ... ....__.. . . __ -__�..__ .._.. _... �_ ..._. _ ... _ . _... �.. � t , CITY COY�IISSION I�iF,ETING Dececaber 5, 1956 7'he City Cc�mmission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at City Hall, Wednesday, Decanber �, 1956, at 1:30 P. M. with the f'�llowing mertrbers present: Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner W, E. Strang, Jr. Commissioner J. N, Bohannon Commissioner Cleveland Tnscp, Jr. Cormnissioner Samuel J, koberts Commissioner Also present were: G. Pleimer Acting Gitq I�fanager Ben Krentzman City Attorne� G. T. McClamma Chief of Police S. Lickto n City Engineer 1�. t�tie�rcathy City `ireasurer 3'he Mayor called �Y�e meeting to order and ann�unced that t he meeting had been called to accept bids for �2,000,000.00 T;�ilitiy Revenue Certificates. The ffanager reporte�l tha�; three bids had been receivedt John Nuveen & Co. �2,000,400e00 1957-19$9 4..50" 1990-1991 1�,25 Effecti�re interest rate �..46145 � �1,OD0,036.00 1957-1g�9 4.50 199(J-1991 1�.25 Ei'fective interest rate �, �6194 Kidder, Peabodv & Co. �2,000,051.00 1957-1963 6,0p 1964-1971 5.00 1972-1991 4.50 �ffective interest rate �„ s$ �1,000,026.Q0 1957-1963 6.00 Eff ective interest rate �� T� 4.5$ Goldman, Sachs & �o. �2,U00,�00.00 1957-196g 4.50 1961-1972 4.25 197�-199� 4.50 Effective in�erest ratie 4.46 Mr. R. W. Sp�agins, Fiscal xgent, and ivir. Ted E. Nlischuck represenLing Zeedq, V3heeler an.d 911eman, Incor�orated, Orlando, both stated tt�t these were �oed bids considering the condiLion of the bor_d market, however, the de�ision as to whether to accegt the bids degended a great deal on how urgent the project� were to the CiLy. `l'he Mayor said it was the consensizs of opinion of the Corrmission that the bids were too high. Commissioner bohannon moved that all bids be rejectecl and that Lhe certified checks be returned. Motian was seconded by COmmissioner Roberts an d carri ed unanimously. �i'here being no further busines� to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned ac 2:00 P. i�l. Attest : t//� > G�� Ci,t Auditor and Clerk Ma;or-Commissio e 1 � � �� cz�l�Y corm�rsszon M��rz��G � December 5, 1956 December 1�, 1956 Mayor Cor�nissis��a� Herbert M. 13rown • C�mmissioners: W. E. S�rang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insao, Jr. Samuel J. Rober�s Gen�C lemen : Tne Cit y Commission will meet in Speei al Session or► Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 1956, at 1:30 P.r7. for the purpose of accepting bids for �2,OOO,C00.00 Utility Revenue Certificates as advextised. The mseting will be held �n �he Gity Hall Audit orium. V�}r truly yours, /s/ G� B. Weimer Acting Cit y Manager Gl3Z�T: s �