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01/14/1974 CITY COMMISSION MEETING . January 111, 19711 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at the ,City Hall, MondaYI January 111,19711, at 1:30 p.m., with tho 'following mombet1s present: H. Everett Hougen Donald S. Williams Joseph Car~dBe Rick Hall Mayor-Commissioner CommissioneI' Commissioner Commisoioner Absent: Richard D. Wachtler Commissioner Also pI'esent were~ Picot B. Floyd Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Paul Bergmann Frank Daniels City Manager City Attorney City En~ineer Planning Di~ector Police Chief The Mayor called the meetinR to order. Thc invocation was p,iven by Chief Daniels. ITEM #3 - Commissioner Hall moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17th be approved as recorded and as SUbmitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Hot ion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #4 - Enforcement of Southern Standard Buildinp, Code - 701 North Garden Ave. South 33 ft. of Lot 13, Block 2, J. II. Rouse's Subdivision - J. Gardner. The City Manager presented background data and staff recommendation to rescind . building permit and adopt a resolution for proceeding with demolition of the building at 701 North Garden Avenue in enforcement of the Southern Standard Buildinr. Code. The Manager.reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Gardner late Friday afternoon stating that he was proceeding with repairs on this building. The Building Inspector reported that he had recently visited this property, that he had heard reports of work done to the interior but that since the building was closed with access obstructed by debris he had been unable to verify that interior repairs had been started. Because of his personal association with the owner of the property, Commissioner Hall stated that he would not participate in Commission voting but would provide current information On the basis of first-hand knowledge. The buildin~ was now closed with windows and doors nailed shut as reported by the InspectoI', but on the basis of earlier inspection, while workmentwere on the premises, he had entered the building and noted that interior partitions and ceiling had been removed. In his opinion, the owner had complied with the Commission requirement to begin work within two weeks from the date of the building permit. . Commissioner Carwise expressed his concern that the owner had received preferential treatment in that the condition of this buildin~ had continued as a source of criticism for an extended period of time. He urr,ed the Commission to accept the ,City Manap,er'a reoommendation. Discussion followed on the question of compliance with the requirement to .begin repairs. The Mayor expressed the opinion that the ownur. may have complied with the Commission instructions by beginning work within the required period. Both the Mayor and Commissioner Williams questioned the lep,ality of rescindtng the permit in the face of possible compliance. The City Attorney noted that the building permit required the work to be completed without undue delay. Following futher discussion, Commissioner Carwise moved to approve the City Manager's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams for purposes ofdisQuss16n. The City Manager stated his opinion that the owner had not complied with the spirit of the requirement for proceeding without undue delay. Afte~ further discussion concerning the history of the violation, Commissione~ Williams moved to continue Commission conside~ation until the next Commission meeting in order to provide an opportunity for personal inspection of the buildinp, with the City Manar,er.. Discussion followed. Motion to continuo this item died for want of a second; On the Mayor's calling for a vote on the basic motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation, Commi6Bione~s Carwise and Williams voted in favor; Mayor Hougen was opposed and Commissioner Hall abstained from voting. Motion carried. : \ I'.'. . .. . e, , . '" ... .~, ., . " ' .' ....,...........\. ~..._,_..~~ . . . "L .:~ \. :: L . .' . . ~.'7\ ~~~ .o';w..... ~~.~ '.';~: .. _.~~;'"....n.....,.,..........,I~~~,U~l~i;-..........:~I\~ " . :(. ,e. . :. ~ ;"', ...2- f CITY COMMISSION MeETING Janaury 14, 1974 ReferrinR to the reported accumulation of debris around this building, Commis~ sioner Williams moved to require removal by the next Monday (January 21st) in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, and failing complaince, to provide for City action to acco~pliBh removal. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise. Referring to the previous motion the ~~yor stated that .his vote in opposition was based on the receipt of potential new evidence; he commented on the desirability of a personal inspection of the prpperty. Commissioner Williams concurred and stated that the Commission could reconsider its position next Monday as a result of the inspection. Commissioners Williams and Carwise and Mayor HouRen voted in favor; Commissioner Hall abstained from votinp,. Motion carried. In response to the City Attorney's comment that an action of this sort more properly should be handled under an appropriate lot Clearing reSOlution, Commissioner Williams observed that his motion was based on emergency conditions requirin~ immediate remedial action. The Mayor announced that Commission and staff members would inspect the Gardner property, tomorrow (January 15th) and that a special meeting mip,ht be called to reconsider this matter as a result of that inspection. ITEM #5 - Report - County Fire Referendum Results. The City Manager summarized the results of a referendum for Clear.water Fire Control District support of adjacent unincorporated areas and recommended that the City formally acknowlego receipt of a letter from the County Fire CoordinatoD informing the City of voter endorsement. Commissioner Carwise moved for approval of the City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner Williams questioned the extent to Which Clearwater would furnish support beyond its municipal responsibility. The City Manap,er stated that some districts did not approve the referendum and that Clearwater would provide serviceonly for the 5 areas qualifying for this service under the referendum. ITEM fi6 - Report - Relocation of City Nursery. The staff recommendation for relocation of the City Nursery to the soccer f~eld site at the City-owned Air Park was presented by the City Manager. The Parks and Recreation Director reviewed the investigations completed in finding a suitable. site. He expressed the conviction that the Saturn Avenue property was the most appropriate location for the new nursery and with a capable.nurseryman now on the City staff, that the City should proceed with the relocation as soon as possible. The nursery would provide a valuable educational asset to the community and its centralized location should prove advantageous. FOllowing additional disoussion On the alternate locations considered, Commissioner Ha:ll moved for approval of the 11anager' 5 recommendation. Motion was seoonded by . Commissioner Williams and carried unanimous~y. ITEM In Report - Validation Criteria for Protest Petitiono. The City Manager presented staff recommendations for revision of Section 10 (6), "Protest", of Section 34.07, Procedure for Amending Zoning Ordinance. This i:h'!m had been previously reviewed by the Commission on several recent meet1ngs ,nndwas,agaan presented at this time to reflect the staff consensus on revised wordin~ for the timing and geographic basis for protest petitions. Commissioner Hall questioned the requirement for project developers meeting with property owners subsequent to the filing of protest, commenting on the desirability of such discussions prior to the time protest is initiated. He stated that there appeared to be no real advanta~e in a requirement for such meetings after protest had been filed. After brief discussion Commissioner Carwise moved to amend Section 10 ~6), "Pl:'otest", of Section 31~. 07, "Procedure for Amending Zoning Ordinance", of Article XXXIV, Administration and Enforcement, Appendix A, Zoning as recommended by the City Manager. . Motion was seconded by Oommissioner Williams. The City Attorney noted that this action would amend Ordinance #1496 which had been passed on its first reading (January 7, 1974). Commissioner Hall moved for eli~ination of the requirement for applicants to meet with property owners after the filing of protest. Commissioner Carwise then withdrew his motion for amendment of Ordinance #1496 as recommended by the Manager. Commissioner Hall movedfor approval of the Manager's recommendation with elimination of the aforesaid meeting require~ent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. The M~yor expressed his interest in retention of this meeting provision and called for the vote. Commissioner Hall voted in favor; Commissioners Williams, Carwise and Mayor Hougen voted in opposition. Motion failed to carry. , .'.' ' ,. /PO . ., . ., ~ - < ~. . . ,.t "L't .' . .\'f ," ';" , . , . . ~ .'" . t",. r'~J' >' ',,:~' t\~:~ .- . \ . ~ .' . ~ ,'.t" ~. . 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On the Mayor's ca1l.for comment from the pUblic, Mr. John Rankin, l86B Greenhill Drive, stated his conviction that protest should relate to the number of owners regardless of the .size of the property.. Commissioner Williams observed that the proposed amendment provides for validation either by 20\ of the number of property owners. or by owners of 20~ of the land area, whichever is the least number. Motion for amendment to Ordinance Hll196 to incorporate the recommended revision of Section 10 (6), UProtest", was voted and carried unanimOUSly. . Commissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance 011196, as amended, be read and considered on second and final reading by title only at this meetinp, of the Commission by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion Has seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Carwisc moved that Ordinance #1496, as amended, be passed on its second and final reading and adopted.and that the appropriate officI as of the City be authorized to execute it. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM H8 - Report - Jonathan's Jitney. The City Manager presented a status report on operatinp, expenses and recommended termination of lIJonathan's JitneyU scrvice pendinB resumption. of service when increased use can be anticipated. As of January 6th, expenses for this service totaled $4,166.02; $5,000.00 had been allocated by the Commission (May 21, 1973). Commissioner Williams moved for suspension of this service as recommended. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Ha11\-dth the recommendation that the sorvice be.resumed beginninr, Eastcr weekend (Good Friday) and expanded to include Saturday runs as well as Sunday. Commissioner Hall's recommendation for resumption of service on Easter weekend was acceptable to Commissioner Williams. Motion Has voted and carried unanimously. ITEM fl9 - Report - Naster Drainar.;e Plan. The City Manager pr~sented backp.~ound data on a study prepared by McFa~land- Johnson/Southeastern Engineers, "ClearHater Master Drainage Study", and recommended that the Commission receive at this time a summary p~esentation. Mr. George R. Biron and Mr. Edward Boyd, ~epresentatives of 11cFarland-Johnson, then presented chart illustrations of the data developed, notinr, that the data was prepared, in part, from rainfall statistics and various hydrological studies of the Clearwater area. Regions of drainage difficulty, major drainage facilities and locations for culvert and channel improvements were indicated. Retention of the open-ditch system to the maximum extent possible was recommended. The City Engineer discussed various aspects of ponding and ditch maintenance in response to Commissioner Williams~ comments on flood control, safety and mintenance. He noted that the City now had the basic criteria needed and that his department would make recommendations to the Commission on specific drainage matters. Commissioner Williams emphasized his interest in determining the cost of substantially enclosing the system and stated that the critical problem facing this area was the retention of subsurface water. Mr. Boyd noted that the':City faces two problem areas: surface-water runoff and subsurface water levels. He stated that the report does not address itself to the latter problem which is currently beinp, studied by another engineering firm. The report shows, however, that the recharge area of existing lakes and ponds has increased with development, that 120 to 140 such bodies of water now exist and that developers are creatinR more of these holding areas in a growing capacity for surface storage. Commissioner Williams moved to accept the drainage plan presentation for staff review and subsequent recommendations. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. ITEM H10 - Report - Policy on City Installation of Pipe in Existing DrainaRe Ditches. The City manager presented staff recommendation for termination of the policy for free installation by the City of pipe in drainage ditches (when pipe is purchased by property owners) and commented on the generally beneficial effect of retaining open ditches as a means of recharging the shallow aquifer through ponding. Commissioner Williams questioned the effect of open ditches on the existing water level. 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" ::: .',:' ..~ ;~?;::: :t::\:i -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January lit, 1!l74 , .. .n Commissioner \o1illiams moved to modify the cxistine City policy to provide for free inota1lation of draina~e ditch piping based on overall benefit to the community from a water resource and safety standpoint rather than from property O\mer requests on an aesthetic.basis. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Carwiee. Commissioners Hi1liams and Carwise and Mayor Hougen voted in favor of tho policy modification; Commissioner Hall was opposed. Motion carried. . ITEM #11 - Authorization - EmerBency Seawall ~epairs at City Marina. The City Manager presented a recomrncndation for contract action to authot'ize 'MIsener. '-Iarine Construction, Inc., to undertake '=llnergency seawall repairs at the City Marina at a contract price of $5,991.73. Repairs are required because of a break in a II" Hater line adjacent to the seawall, forcing seawall out of alignment bccauoc of hydraulic pressure. Comrniasioncr Carwise moved upon the recommendation CD. the City Manager that a contract for Elca\-lall repairs at the City l1arina be awarded to . Nisener Marine Construction, Inc., for the sum of $5,991.73 and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner ~lilliams and carried unanimously. ITE!-I #12.- Approval of POllinB Places and Appointment and Compensation of Election Boardo. .. The City !-Ianager presented the City Clerk's recommendations for approval of pOllinr, places and appointment and compensation of election boards. Commissioner CarHise moved to accept the recommendation of the City Clerk as outl.ined by the City Manap;er. l'lotion Has seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. ITEM #13 - Report Appraisalo of Possible Parkland Properties. The City Hanaect' t'ecommended that thc City's Right-of-ltlay Agent be authorized to obtain appraisals on tHO parcelo of property: The Kaminsky- Allen prope~ties (NW~ of the NE~, Section 1-29-15) (38.26 acres) northeast of Montclair Road and Hercules Avenue, considered,suitable for the Clearwater for Youth proj ect; and the Hhi tehead, et al., property (Part of the E~:i of the SE~, Section 36-28-15) (72 acres) also northeast of 110ntclair Road and Hercules Avenue and locatcd in -the area knOHIl as Citrus Lakes, containing a citrus grove and considet'ed suitable also for the Clearwater for Youth project. ,Fol1Qwing a discUGsion of fund availability for potential purchase of these properties, Commissa.oncr Carwise moved for approval of the Hanager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commiosioner Hall and carried unanimously. ITEM #14 - Acquisition of Property - Edgewater Dt'ive. The City 11anaget' presented a recommendation for City purchase of two pieces of property west of Edgewater Drive: the Poole property (that portion of Rainbow End Sub. west of Edgewater Drive between north and south lines of Lot #3 extended, located at the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Union Street) at $10,000; antI the Bradham-BroHn property (NEB 22, Section 3-29-15) (land west of Edgewater Drive bounded by westerly extensions of north and south boundary lines of Sunnydale Sub., located at EdgeHater Drive and Sunnydale Drive, extended) at a,price of $30,095. Acquisition of the Poole property Hou1d permit the City to apply for a State grant in beautifyine Edgewater Drive. The City Hanager explained that the negotiated price included all submerged lands pertaining to this property. Although not essential to the initiation of the Edgewater Drive project, acquisition of the Bradham-BroHn property would ' greatly enhance the results of this effort. Noting that some property~oHners in this area had donated theit' properties alone the'western side of Edgewa:ter Drive, Commissioner Hall expressed his. concern that the owners of the two properties now.recommended for acquisitd.on had taken advantage of the City in the priccs negotiated. Discussion followed on time and cost factors in condemnation proceedings. Inl:the Attorney"s opinion the City could expect little benefit from this alternative. Commissioner Williams moved that the City Manager's recommendation for purchase of the above properties be approved in the amounts of $10,000 and $30,895 respectively and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute the necessary contracts for purchase. Motion was seconded by Commissioner CarHise and carried unanimously. .., . . c +,. , . ' . T ' i . . , t I '-: l,' '" . " f. ,',j,., .c. . ," .;. ';:: :",;.:" :',.~:.:...: :/". -;'>..;.;: .;: . 'i!f; <\)<: :'<~':'. :"~:7,~~::"'" < P' ~ .'C."":'....~II~...III-It.-....,....."'......-.,,~.....L-"'t....""f.....t~-:-~T"--'";'.~....~t-.~':i~ . , .., .~,.:--:. . ,I ,.~ ..~\, . ~< .'" I . , .~' " . :::''fT~'''::' :::',:'c." ~ , \ <" . , .l . I '. , , I.. " -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January Ill,' 1974 ',-) " Creation of Position of Assistant City Manager . ITEM #15 Authorization for Programming and Budget. The City Manager presented his recommendation for establishing the ~osition of Assistant City Manager for P.rogramming and Budget. He cKplained the requirements and, benefits,to be anticipated from this function. . . Commissioner Hall moved to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner earwise and carried unanimously. Following this affirmative action, the Manap,er announced appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Butler to this position. Commissioner Carwise left the meetinR at the time and did not return. ITEM 016 - Bids - Pipe rittings for Inventory, J. R. Banks 8 Co., Inc., St. Petersburg (Low Bid): $9,578.18. The City Manager summarized the bidding on the above item and recommended.award as indicated. Commissioner Hall moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the contract for the above item be awarded to the low bidder in the amount indicated above, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials. of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bid. 'Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #17 - Other Engineering Matters. No items presented. ITEM #18 - Verbal Reports and Other Pendinf. Matters. The City Manager summarized the current status of performance under the contract with Kunde & Associates, Inc., for consultin~ en~ineering services on recommended location of proposed second(~ causeway to Clearwater Beach. In letter of December 26, 1973, . the Manager requested a forecast of date for City receipt of final report. Kunde and Associates letter of January 11th forecast submission of draft report by January 31st. The Manager stated that he would SUBp-est to the consultants the dates of February 6th and-20th for public presentation of the completed study. ITEM #19 - Pendine Reports from City Attorney. No items presented. ITEM #20 - Pending Reports from Mayor. I~o items presented. Citizens to be Heard. Mr. GeoI'p;e H. "Duke" Schultz, 302 H. Hal'S Avenue, questioned City policy concerning City use of County appraisals in acquisition of properties. The City Manaeer assured Mr. Schultz that the City, regularly utilizes the County assessed valuations in oonsidering property purchases. Mr. Schultz questioned the current policy for obtaininp; the resignation of public office candidates from City.boards and committees to which they are currently appointed. He suggested termination of appointment at the time candidates announce for office. The Mayor informed Mr. Schultz that candidates elected to City positions would be notified immediately of the termination of City appointments. The City Attorney explained that the usual procedure required resignation effective with the announcement of election but that, in uesponse to Mr. Schultz's concern for change in pOlicy, he would investigate the merits of such a policy change and report his recommendations to the Hayor. Commissioner Hall stated that he did not want to .deprive the City of the services of 800d people prematurely if such action were not required. The Mayor informed Mr. Schult~ that he would be guided by recommendations of the City Attorney and would confer with him on this matter by appointment at a later date. " '-~ \ .. . .. . , " " "J, .. .:' '. ... '.t , , ' , ~ ,~ \ . , '..' ": . ~;,.::<'.~::,\:'.~,:,':.::>;; '. .' :.. :.:>,\:):.:"~:::;;:?;;.~~ .,' . ' .' . >. ~ . 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He explained that the State law, which Gomewhat parallels the proposed ordinance, requires all persons contractinp, in the state to reF,ister with the appropriate board for certification, with no examination required for registration. Subsequently, revocation of license may result from a failure to meet the necessary performance standards. Expressing the opinion that the City had the authority to require examination of those ourrently engaged as contractors, the City Attorney urged, however, that the "grandfather" provi.ion in the proposed o~dinance be retained. Commissioner Hall expressed the opinion that protection of the public against incompetency should not depend upon the processing of 'complaints for unsafe work and emphasized his conviction that all contractors should be required to take the examination for license within a two-year period. Unless examination was required of all, the City would be discriminating a8ainst those seeking to enter the business. Commissioner Hall moved to remove from the proposed Ordinance that section pertainin~ to the certification of individuals without examination. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. On the vote being take, Commissioner Hall voted in favor; Commissioners Williams and Mayor Hougen were opposed. Motion failed to carry. Commissioner Williams then moved that Ordinance #l~911 be read and considered an second and final reading by title only at this meetinf, of the Commission by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Williams moved that Ordinance #1494 be passed on' its second and final readin~ and adopted and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. ITEM #22 - Ordinance #11J96 - Amending Zoning Ordinance. - Second Reading. See Item i/7. ITEM #23 - Ordinance #1497 - Amending Section 25-32 of Code of Ordinances re Taxicab Rates. Second Readine. The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance fl1497 for second reading. Following statement from the attorney concerning the necessary interval between readings, Commissioner Hall moved to continue second reading of Ordinance #1497 to the next Commission meeting (January 21st at 1:30 p.m.) when all Commission members Wore expected to be in attendance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #24 - Ordinance (111190 - Annex-inr; & Zoning Tract A, M. A. Smith's Bayview Subdivision (J. & G. Nall), a Portion of Section 5-29-16 (School Board of Pinellas Co.), and a Portion of Section 12-29-15 (The Spare Room Corp.) - First Reading. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #1499 for first reading. Commissioner Hall moved that Ordinance #1498 be read and considered by title only on the first reading by the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Hall moved that Ordinance Ylll98 be passed on its first readinp;. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEH #25 - Resolution #7'1-3 - Opposing CountY\<lidc Consolidation of Personnel Systems. The City Attorney presented Resolution #711-3. Commissioner \'li1liams moved that Resolution #711-3 be passed and adopted and that the appropniate officials be ) authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. ITEl1 iJ26 - Resolution 1/711-11 - Dedicating Easement for Drainage Purposes. The City Attorney presented Resolution il74-4, dedicatinB a 15 ft. easement for drainage purposes on the Sand Key property in Section 19-29-15. Commissioner Hall moved that Resolution //74-11 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. .}~ f I. I. ~. ", '. \ " ". I,:"" ....... , ..,.....;- ~.....-'"'k...........,~~-.........)I"...,.".....' "t .l,~n..n~"'fl'\""""+_",,,~"" '....... _....... '. . ... ... I A~ , ' I , , 'l::t::- T.; . ' , ~,' " ,'.. < '.. I~ "': ~ :~ ',,;... "'.'1'15'. ,',: ,: '..,':--., .:: . /;>:;}J,~.;: ~' ~:~,:. '." , '.' '( , . J , , ' .:. .. ~ \ ~ . . o. ':,:,\;.:t: ,...t; " ;, . . , :.' -7- CITY COHMISSION MEETING January 14, 1971~ ITEM #27 - Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Tree Parmit -' Seaview Partnership. . (Lot 2, Block 9, Turner's Subdivision No.3). 'The City Attorney presented agreement in support of tree removal aD recommended by the City Forester and City Environmental Planner. The City Manager explained the purpose of the ar.reement and recommended approval, statinB that Scaview,.Inc., haa , complied with City requirements and is committed to develop the property with minimum damap,e to topography and tree cover. Commissioner Hall moved for approval of the agreement as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissionr Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM 028 - Acceptance of DeedS, Easements & Restrictions. The City Attorney presented the following instruments: Drainage and utility easement in SW 1/11 of NE 1/11, Section 12-29-15, executed by The Spare Room Corp. Qui t Claim Deed for right-of-way in SW 1/11 of WE 1/4, Section 12-29-15, executed by The Spare Room Corp. Dr>ainar,e and utility casement in NE 1/'-1 of SE 1/11, Section 5-29716, executed by The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida. Right-of-way easement in SE 1/4, Section 5-29-16, Executed by The School Boar>d of Pinollas County, Florida. Warranty Deed from Clearwater 235, Inc., for part of E 1/2 of NW 1/11 of NW 1/11, Section 16-29-16. , Commissioner Hall moved that the above instruments be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to record Game in the Public Records of Pinel1as County, Flor>ida. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #29 - Other Commission.,Action. Request for Clarification of City Policy on Advisory Boards. Commissioner Hall suggested that the Commission clarify its policy regarding function of the various advisory boards. He stated his under>standing that all boards, except the Boar>d of Adjustment and Appeal and some examining boards, ar>e established in an advisory capacity to assist the Commission and obtain community input. The City staff operates in liaison and should not be directed by any board. The Mayor explained that board duties and responsibilities are defined, that the board chairman is informed of rules governing the board's operations and reports regularly to the appointing authority (City Manager or Mayor). Minutes of boa~d meeetings are furnished to the Commission. Except for the Housing Authority and Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Zoning, the boards are not po1icy-makin~ functions and refer request for action to the Commission. Reviewing Commission.policy in this matteri the Mayor requested the City Manager to instruct employees acting in a liaison capacity with advisory boards to refrain from commitments of a policy nature, recognizing that they are under the supervision of the City Manager and that the boards have no authority to direct or> control staff member activities. The MayOr> stated that he would provide the chairman of each board with an outline of board duties and responsibilitics. Commissioner Hall moved to reaffirm Commission policy as stated by the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carr>ied unanimously. Jonathan's Jitney. Referring to his sugBestion at a previous meeting, Commissione~ Williams inquired about the feasibility of using Jonathan's Jitney for City employee transportation during the fuel shortage. The City Manager reported that personnel recorda had been checked; because of s~attered locations use of the service would not be feasible. ~ ... +. ,.'. ~ \ l , . , ~.;;/::.~'.:,~,......:'... .,. , '.,C jWf~it~:~~iL<~.;/ 2..:;'.:.':.:~~" '. "~l~I"".I-"t"'t~:~'~';L C?~" .:'1 ": . ., ,<' ~... c'if~~:l,~:<\7~R4':~'\.':..!::'.'~'~i... .. ,..::. . . ~t ,.., "-I i: ~r..J. , It. !..' ...~, ,~. . \ \ I ~. ~~f,:~~'~ i~'~~ .tt~~~t... ~~. " ; \ i ,( I .:. '. I" '. ~ ,'. - . . U::~,~:. 'jo..:~r."i' l..iJ, r," .' ~ ~l." . ~~'~,"l:J':f,"ai'~'~. ~ "~,,. ,,". j .. '. 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Attorney reported that he had been unsuccessfult in. contaoing the County Supervisor of Eleotions but: that he would continue his . research on the matter and report his findings at the next Commission meeting (Janau'ry 21st). . Commissioner voting machines t~ ., Updating of Comprehensive Plan. The City Manage~ announced receipt of.a proposal from Research Group, Inc., of Atlanta to conduct .a study design for updating of the Comprehensive Plan. He. reported that staff review is incomplete but that a recommendation on this proposal might be made as early as the next Commission meeting (Janaury 21st). . There being no further busi~ess, the meeting adjourned at ~:40 p.m. ..1 , i ., Attest: <~.. :~:}.~~ . i!l;c';'};(:'; . ~~~r..l.,.-"'\ ~'I,,,,"'/"f, ~.' '"/ . ll'''',}~~~~::".' '. .. ' If;l.......h.~>,h,"...J,tt'l' ,"t , . ~ \ ~: >.(~"~;~;l{~~~iiih/i~;Md '(:\.,,;. ,,', ::"<: :'<;"~"'" . .'. . ".;, '> Y. ":." ~t ~~~...t""'.~J:II >'.,.:i~~~!. ~"l": ........."1......... (" .. 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Ditches Authoriziation - Emergency Seawall Repairs at Ma~ina Approval of POlling Places ~ Appointment and Compensation of Clection Boards Report re Appraisals of Possible Parkland Properties Acqldsi tion of Property - Ed~ewater Drive Authorization - Creation of Position of Asst. City Manager for P.~ogrammi~g and Budget " , Bid"'; Pipe Fittings for Inventory, Low Bid - J. R. Banks & Co., .$9578.18 Other Engineering Matters Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Pending Reports from City Attorney Pending Reports from Mayor . .' Citizens to be Heard Reports from City Attorney 2nd Rdg. - Ord. #1494 1973 Edition, SUbject 2nd Rdg. - Ord. #1496 2nd Rdg. - Ord. #1497 Taxicab Rates 1st Rdg. - Ord. #1498 Annexing g Zoning Tract A, M. A. Smith's Bayview Subd.; a Portion of Sec. 5-29-16; and a Portion of Section 12-29-15 Resolution.- Opposing Countywide Consolidation of Personnel Systems Resolution - Dedicating Easement for Drainage Purposes Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Tree Permit - Seaview Partnership Acceptance of Deeds and Easements .1 Adopting to Certain Amending Amending Southern Standard Mechanical Code, Amendments Thereto Zoning Ordinance Sec. 25-32 of Code of Ordinances re Other Commission Action Adjournment .j . f '.. " \c, . 'J . . '. ) i '. -I; . : ~ , c ~ I., . . . :1. J ~ .. I ~. )' ': ,:,. ( ., .\'., ;:/',:;:.':":,'/ /~~):;;;{r;iil~1'~~~~ , , < ", ".", \l,;'i^'''';i';h;''{,'l", . " ~ ., l..." iI, \I.... ...~.;l!+/t~ ....~.......l '. ?~:::.~1~:~;:;'.~:~;:I:,;,.: ';';:~'~