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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
, November 1, 1971
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the
City Hall, Monday, November 1, 1971, at 1:30 P.M., With the rolloWing members
present:
H. Everett Hougen
Donald S. Williams
Riohard D. Waohtler
Joseph Carwise
Absent:
Donald Carlson
Also present were:
Merrett R. Stierheim
Herbert M. Brown
Max Battle
Sgt. B. Enlow
Mayor-Oommissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Oommissioner
COnmUsBioner
Oity Manager
Oity Attorney
Oity Engineer
Representing Police Chief
The Mayor oalled the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Wm. WOlfe, Friendship United Methodist Churoh. Commissioner Waohtler
moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1971, be approved
as reoorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to eaoh Commissioner.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously.
ITEM #1 - A public hearing on Lot Mowing Resolution #71-125. The Oity Attorney
explained the resolution. The lots were considered a menace to pUblic health,
safety and we1tare by the inspector. Commissioner Wachtler Inoved that Resolution
#71-125 passed on October 18th, 1971 be confirmed and made effective as to all
persons and paroels listed thereon, except for thoBe whose lots have been verified
as being cleared and those who have paid the City for the clearing and the proper
City officials and employees are hereby directed to proceed in acoordance with law
to see that the lots are cleared. Motion was seconded by Commiss10ne~ Carw1se
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - A public hearing on an appeal from the decision of the Board or
Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning denying the request or Roy Strickland, Jr., tor a
three toot setback from Belleair Blvd. to erect residences on Lots 22 to 25, incl.,
Block I, Second Addition to Belmont, presently zoned R-4D. Mr. Roy Strickland, Jr.,
explained it was planned to construct four residences on eight 25 toot lots and the
two corner lots would require 25 ft. setback from both streets. He stated other
buildings in the area were closer than 25 ft. to Belleair Blvd. right of way. The
Comrn188ion discussed the pOSSibility of Belleair being widened in the future and
it was pointed out four laning would require an eighty foot right of way instead
ot the present sixty teet. Mr. E. W. Carpenter, 1565 Scranton, and MrB. Phyllis
Faris, 1587 Scranton, spoke in objection. Two letters of objection were read, one
trom Mr. Wayne McCurdy, Chairman of Trustees, Belmont Park United Methodist Church,
and one signed by eleven neighboring property owners. Mr. Strickland stated he had
a pOSSible sale for the property if the setback variance could be obtained.
CommiSSioner Carwise moved to uphold the decision of the Board of Adjustment and
Appeal on zoning and to deny the appeal without prejudice. Motion was seconded by
Cornm1ssioner'W1lliams and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - A public hearing on Demolition of Unsafe Building under Chapter 7,
Section 7-2, Clearwater City Code.
Lot 6, Markley'S Add. - owner Horace D. Roberts, Jr., 8328 40th Pl. N.
St. Petersburg.
The City Manager reviewed th~ case regarding the vacant store building at 502,
502A, 504A S. Fort Harrison Ave. and the action taken to date by the Building Dept.
He reported that the recommendation was to demolish the building. Mr. Al Gricius,
Minimum HOUSing Inspector, stated Mr. Roberts had discussed the property with Mr.
Blanton, Director of Building, but had not let Mr. Blanton know it he had made
any decision about the building. Neither Mr. Roberts nor his representative was
present. The City Attorney presented a tile on the subject and Mr. GriciuB stated
that it was complete. The City Attorney then marked the file as l1Exhlbit 1" and
advised that it be made a part of the record of this meeting. Commissioner Wachtler
moved that this file be marked "Exhibit 1" and be made a part ot the records of
this meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwlse and carried unanimously.
The Oity Attorney read Resolution #71-127 providing that the owner be given
30 days to improve, remove or demolish the building, and also authorizing the City
arter 30 day period, 1r not complied with, to remove or demolish the building.
CommiSSioner Wachtler moved that Resolution #71-127 be passed and adopted and the
proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comm1soioner
Carwise and carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 1, 1971
ITEM #4 - Marine Code Ordinance - Ord. #1347 Enacting New Chapter 6 relating
to Boats, Dooks and Waterways. The Mayor reported that Seotion 6-10.1 prohibiting
minora under 16 years of age operating boats of more than 10 h.p.- had been added
to the ordinance sinoe the first reading but he now reoommended that it be deleted
pending study and a recommendation from the Marine Advisory Board. The City
Manager explained the proposed ordinance resulted from recommendations of the
Harbormaster, the Marine Advisory Board and the Polioe Department in oonneotion
with major expansion. of the Marina and the development of the polioe patrol boat
on a daily basis. Commissioner Wachtler suggested that the people interested meet
with the Marine Advisory Board to discuss the ordinance and that action be deferred
today. Mr. Owen Allbritton, attorney, spoke for a number of parents of young
people that use the waterways concerning objections to Seo. 6-10.1 and requested
that the matter be tabled for time to confer with the Marine Advisory Board. Mr.
Ross Durant, Jr., father of three children under 16, spoke against the proposed
amendment and reoommended that the City de~ignate oertain areas for water skiing
as had been done in other areas. Mr. Hill Morris. Chairman, Marine Advisory Board,
agreed to a hearing on the subjeot. The Mayor expressed appreciation ,to the Marine
Advisory Board for their work on the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Wachtler
moved to postpone any action on this ordinance until the next regular meeting.
November 15th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that the Marine Advisory Board would hold a hearing on the
proposed ordinance in the CommiSSion meeting room on Monday, November 8. 1971. at
8:00 P.M. .
ITEM #5 - A public hearing on Sanitary Se\~ers on Price Cirole West. The City
Manager reported the project is outside the City limits but by State law the City
is authorized to prOVide sewers in an unincorporated area on an assessable basis
when over 50% of the property owners petition for such sewer service. He presented
a petition showing 100% of the property owners asking for sewer service. The
estimated assessable cost per front foot was given as $6.99. There were no objections.
The City Attorney read Reso~ution #71-128 authorizing the project. Commissioner
Carwise moved Resolution #71-128 be passed and adopted and the proper dfficials
of the City be authorized to execute it. Motion ~ms seconded by Commissioner Wachtler
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - A publiC hearing on requests for Annexation and Determination &
EBtablis~ent of Zoning & Fire District Classification:
Request of Mrs. P. Bolingbroke for Lot 15 Block D, Virginia Groves
Terrace 5th Add. with R-ID (single family) zoning and Fire District
No. 2 classification thereon.
The City Manager explained the request and read the recommendation of the Planning
& Zoning Board for approval. There were no objections. Commissioner Williams
moved that the request for annexation by Mrs. Bolingbroke of Lot 15. Blook D,
Virginia Groves Terraoe 5th Add. with R-ID zoning and Fire District No. 2 classi-
ficataon be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to include this in an
ordinance to be brought back to the Commission as Boon as possible. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Carwiae and carried unanimously.
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b. Request of Standard Oil Co. for property beginning at SE corner of
Lot 1. Blackburn's Sub., run South 33', West 180'. North 2601, East
180'. South 2271 to P.O.B., with B (business) zoning and Fire District
#1 olassifioation.
The City Manager explained the request and read the reoommendation of the Planning
& Zoning Board for approval subject to applicant's immediate attention to oonfor-
mance with City ordinanoes pertaining to sign standards. parking lot beautification.
peripheral planting. etc. The City Manager suggested Mr. I. F. Wilson. sales '
manager. who was present, have a conference with Planning Director Bergmann and
Building Direotor Blanton to discuss an agreement. Mr. Wilson thought the land-
scaping plan would meet the standards but explained two signa had already been
installed according to County standards and he asked that the one extra sign be
accepted for an interim period of three years to amortize the cost and then be
taken down. There were no objeotions to the annexation. Commissioner Williams
moved that the request for annexation by Standard Oil Co. of the property described
by the City Manager at the corner of U.S. 19 and Sunset point Rd. with Business
zoning and Fire District No. 1 classification be approved with the contingencies
also desoribed by the City Manager being incorporated by agreement with Standard
Oil Co., speoifically the landscaping, the ,signs and sidewalks and that the City
Attorney be instructed to include this in an ordinance to be brought back to this
Commission as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Carwise.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Williams. Carwise and Mayor Hougen voted
"Aye". Commissioner Wachtler did not vote as he is engaged in a competing business.
Motion carried.
The Mayor left the meeting at 2: 55 p.m.,' and Commissioner Williams assumed the
Chair.
ITEM #7 - The City Manager presented the plats of Woodva11ey Units No.1. 4.
5. and reoommended approval. Comm1ssioner Carwise moved to approve the plats and
that they be executed by the proper City officials. Motion was seconded by
. Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimOUSly. .
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 1, 1971
ITEM #8 - Resolution - Applioation to BOR re Lake Chautauqua. Commissioner
Williams Buggested this be deferred until the Mayor returns. By consent this was
approved.
ITEM #9 - Requests tor Annexation:
a. Lot 1 with R-2 zoning (Buettner) & Lot 5 with R-1D zoning
(Bernier & Funk). Del Oro Gardens
b. Portion ot Sec. 9-29-16 (KapOk Tree Inn Inc.) with Business zoning
c. Acreage Tract 9-29-16 N. of DelOra Groves (Brown Homes, Inc.)
with R-1C zoning
Commissioner Wachtler moved the requests for annexation as outlined by the City
Manager be accepted and referred to the proper City departments tor appropriate
action and public hearing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #10 - Bids, 1971 Annual Gas Maln Contract. The City Manager recommended
accepting the low bid or Boyce Co., St. Petersburg. Commissioner Wachtler moved
upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the contract be awarded to Boyce
Co. tor the sum of $129.502.60, which is the lowest and best responsible bid and
that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to exeoute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 ~ Bids, Fixtures for Transrer Station. The City Manager recommended
accepting the low bide of Graybar Electric, St. Petersburg, Raybro Eleotric,
Clearwater, and Seminole Electric Supply, Clearwater. for fixtures to be installed
, by the Traffic Engineenng Dept. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recommendation
of the City Manager that the contracts be awarded for Items 1, 4 & 5. to Graybar
Electric, in the amount of $1.987; Item 3 to Raybro Electric in the amount of $711;
Item 2 to Seminole Electric Supply in the amount of $51, which are the lowest and
best responsible bids and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
said contracts which ehall be in acoordance with the plans and specifioations and
bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimOUSly.
Mayor Hougen returned at this time and assumed the Chair. 3:03 p.m.
ITEM #8 - Cant. - Resolution - Application to BOR re Lake Chautauqua. The
City Manager presented Resolution #71-129 authorizing the City Manager to file
application through the State Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for funds from the Land
and Water Conserwtion Fund Program for acquisition of acreage in Section 32-28-16
near Lake Chautauqua. Commissioner Williams moved that Resolution #71-129 be
passed and adopted and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to
execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously.
ITEM #12 - Bids. Tractor w/Front End Loader. The City Manager recommended
accepting the low bid or LeTourneau Tractor. Tampa, ror tractor for Parka & ,
Recreation Dept. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recommendation or the City
Manager that the contract be awarded to LeTourneau Tractor for the sum of $4.847.42
which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans
and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #13 - Bids, Radios. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid
of RCA Corp. Gov. & Commercial Systems, Camden, N. J. to be used by Parks Division,
Public Service and Traffic Engineering. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recom-
mendation of the City Manager that the contract be awarded to RCA Corp. Gov. &
Commercial Systems ror the sum of $22,094 which is theJOwest and best responsible
bid and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute said contract
which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously.
ITEM #14 - Bids, Parking Meters. The City Manager recommended accepting the
low bid of Rockwell Mfg., Pittsburgh, Pat for meters for the Gu1~ View 'parking lot
expansion. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager
that the contract be awarded to Rockwell Mfg. for the sum of $7960 which is the
lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifi-
cations and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner wachtler and carried unani-
mously.
The City Manager requested approval to attend the International City Managers'
Association annual convention in Hollywood. Fla., from November 8th through 11th.
Commissioner Carwise moved the City Manager be authorized to attend and that travel
expenses be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried
unan 1mously.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #1349 - Annexing & Zoning Portion of Sec. 36-28-15 - (Curr1er);
Portion of Sec. 7-29-16 (Coachman-City); Portion of Sec. 6-29-16 (Finkenbinder);
Lots 16-18, Block B, Sunset Point Estates (Southland corp.). Commissioner Carwise
moved that Ordinance #1349 be read and considered by title only on the first reading
by the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner ,
Wachtler and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner
Carw1se moved that Ordinance #1349 be passed on its first reading. Motion was '
seoonded by CommiSSioner Wachtler and carried unanimously. .
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 1, 1971
Commissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance #1349 be read and oonsidered on
second and final reading by title only at this meeting of the Commission by
unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams
and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner
CarWise moved that Ordinance #1349 be passed on its second and final reading and
adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to exeoute it. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Waoht1er and carried unanimously.
ITEM #18 - Resolution - Confirming Minimum Housing Violation. See Item #3~
ITEM #19 - Authorizing Exeoution of Sewer Agreement. The city Attorney pre-
sented a sewer agreement with John L. McTaggart tor Lot 33, Blk. 4, Virginia Groves
Estates lat, and recommended approval. Commissioner Wachtler moved to approve the
agreement and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. Motion
was seoonded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously.
I'fE!~ #20 - Acceptanoe of Restrictions, Deeds &: Easements. The City Attorney
presented the following:
Deed from Southland Corp. for part of Lots 16-18, Bl. B, Sunset Point
Estates - Atlantis Dr. R/W.
Restrictions from Donald L. Currier on S. 5941 of w. 8801 M.O.L. of SE~
of SWt, Sec. 36-28-15.
Utility & drainage easement from Donald L. Currier in SEt of SWt, Sec.
36-28-15.
Deed from Donald L. Currier in SEk of sWk, Sec. 36-28-15 Union St. R/W
Deed from Donald L. Currier in SEt of swt, sec. 36-28-15 - Beecher a/w
Drainage easement from Hilma O. Saunders in Lot 6, Bl. E, Pinebrook
Sub. Unit 2
utility & drainage easement from Marine corps League in SEt of SEt, Sec.
2-29-15. .
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Commissioner Wachtler moved the deeds, easements and restrictions be accepted and
the City Clerk be directed to record these instruments in the records of Pinellas
County. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously.
ITEM #21 - Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild - Util. Revenue Cert., Series
of 1969. The City Attorney presented Resolution #71-130 authorizing payment of
$161.98 to Briley, Wild & Associates, Consulting Engineers. Commissioner Williams
moved Resolution #71-130 be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #22 - Lot Mowing Resolution. The City Attorney presented Resolution
#71-131 requesting the owners to clear their lots and setting a publiC hearing to
hear objections thereto. Commissioner Williams moved that Resolution #71-131 be
passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Carlson arrived at this time - 3:15 p.m.
The Mayor stated he had distributed copies of a letter from Mrs. Margaret
Fincher, Executive Director, Y.W.C.A., asking a waiver of license for a ItCountry
Fair and Flea Market" in February, 1972. After discussion, the City Manager by
, consent was directed to discuss the project turther with Mrs. Fincher.
The Mayor recommended that Mr. Emil Marquardt, Jr., be reappointed to the Parks
& Recreation Board. COmmissioner Williams moved that Emil Marquardt, Jr., be reap-
pointed to the Parks & Recreation Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlson
and carried unanimOUSly.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Russell Fourman to the Beautification
Committee. Commissioner Wachtler moved that Russell Fourman be appointed to the
Beautification Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried
unanimously. -
The Mayor quoted from a Kiplinger letter dated October 28th concerning the anti~
growth movement in Florida due to dwindling fresh water supplies, lack of sewer plant
faoilities and increasing opposition to high rise apartment projects, especially
those that screen the waterfront trom other residents.
Co~ss1oner Williams asked about the County Charter Cornm1ssion. The Mayor
asked for reoommendations tor an appointment.
The Mayor reminded the Commissioners he had asked for recommendation a for appoint-
ment to the Marine Advisory Board.
, Commissioner Williams moved the meeting be adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Motion waB
seoonded by Commissioner Carw1ae and oarried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 1, '1971
, ,The, city Commission then met as Trustees ot the,Pension Fund with the, Mayor
oal11ng the meeting to order. The City Manager pre.sented a report trom Mr.
Kenneth' McCreary requesting approval to open an aooount with Merrill, Lynch.,
Pieroe, Fenner & Smith, Ino. and authorizing 'the purohase and sale ot stooks and
'bonds on 'behalf or the Trustees in hi s ofr1cialcapac1 ty a B investment co'unselor.
The City Attorney presented a resolution authoriz1ngMr. MoOroary'toopen an
account with Merrill, Lynch and authorizing him to purohase'and sell 'stooks and
,bonds on behalf or the Trustees. CommiSSioner Williams moved ,to pass and adopt
the resolution and that the proper City off101als be authorized to exeoute it.
Motion was seoonded by Commissioner Carwise and oarried unanimously. '
Commissioner Waohtler moved the meeting be adjourned at 3:30 p.m.'
was, seoonded by Commissioner Carlson and carried n1mously.
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