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01/28/1974 CIT~ COMMISSION MEETING January 29, 1914 The City Commission of the €ity of Clearwater met in special session at the City Hall, Monday, January 29, 1974, at 1:30 p.m., with the following members present: H. Everett Hougen Donald S. Williams Joseph Carwise Rick H411 Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Richard D. Waohtler Commissioner Also present were: Picot B. Floyd Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Paul Bergmann Frank Daniels City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Planning Director Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Daniels. The City Manager introduced Tony Shoemaker, Assistant City Manager for Community Affairs. The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Avard (January) to Charles Hayden, Police Sergeant, Polioe Department. ITEM #3 - MINUTES. On the basis of information presented by the City Clerk, Commissioner Hall moved to reconsider the Commission~s action on January 21st for amendment to the minutes of the meeting of January 7th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. Commissioner Hall moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7th and the special meeting of January 14th be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. The Mayor reported that Commissioner Wachtler was absent because of illness. ITEM #4 - Report - Uniform Assessment Charges. The City Manager recommended adoption of the revised Uniform Assessment Schedule as supported by the City Engineer's summary of recent costs on assessment projects. . The City Engineer discussed costs of recent projects and recommended increases from $12 to $15 per front foot for paving unpaved streets, from $8 to $10 per front foot for paving of paved streets which are below City standards and also $8 to $10 for installing sanitary sewers. He estimated this would cover costs for a limited period of time because of increasing prices of asphalt and steel supplies. Commissioner Hall questioned the propriety of assessments which may aotually exceed costs on some projects. The City Engineer reported that overhead costs (engineering and related administrative expenses) were not included in the proposed rates. After further discussion of the basis for equitable assessment, Commissioner Hall moved to accept the Uniform Assessment Schedule increases as reoommended and to direct the City Manager to prepare supporting data on engineering and related casts in order that the City may be in a position to justify the schedule of charges under oircumstances of speoific contract costs which may not in themselves equal the assessments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and, following additional discussion, carried unanimously. ITEM *5 - Authorization - Construction, Little League Ballfield. The Manager recommended authorization for expenditures not to exceed $6,000 for construction of a Little League Ballfield on City property acqyired for park purposes in the Del Oro area, located east of McMullen-Booth Road ~etween Drew and Thomas Streets (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 9-29-16). Mr. Paroby, Assistant City Manager, reported that funds were available in the budget for a ballfield in the Industrial Park area but these funds could be transferred to the subject property as the people in the Del Oro area had petitioned for this Little League Ball field. Commissionor Hall moved to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Commissioner HR11 commented on the occasional diffiCUlty in identifying the intentions of Commission members during the voting process and suggested that members speak audibly in order to avoid possible confussion in this matter. ~ . . f: : . . , J. .:(.....T.~. ,":;-. ~ ~'>I~.";"'_~Jl" . . ,.... .... .......,:.(.<.......,...-......"., .,..._......~..... . {, __ trl~~,'1',,-~l:;:~r"J~"" ",:i~~"~;:~i:"";;::': ',u','>,':';,;: :I"'......c,~,~;" '~..,.(~,::-.:": '>,-rJ:..",:".-';~'rl? ,.":t'~'~~~'r;'.;l~;'~"r:itl~'~ ",<'t:1Ji, "'~~~'Pf~~:"~~ ~~~r.~~~ . 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Commissioner Williams moved that Resolution N74-9 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. ITEM #7 - Request for Annexation. Lots 32, 33, 163, 164 and 165, Clearwater Manor SUbdiviaion, RS-60 (Single Family) - W. Tucker. The City Manger recommended that request"for annexation on above properties be accepted for appropriate processing. The City Enginee~ explained that these properties were now eligible for annexation as a result of previous action by the City extending the City limits to provide City boundaries contiquous to these properties. Action for annexation would permit these properties to participate in the use of sanitary sewers to be constructed in this area in' the near future. Commissioner Hall moved that the request for annexation by Wanzie W. Tucker and Katheryn S. Tucker, his wife, as outlined by the City Engineer be aocepted and referred to the proper City departments for appropriate action and public hearing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and car~ied unanimously. ITEM *8 - Bids. a. Emergency purchase of 4,000 ft. of 4 in. gas pipe for Sand Key project, ConSOlidated Pipe, Birmingham: $6,568.00. A request for emergency purchase of gas pipe was presented by the City Man8e~. Commissioner Williams moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that an emergency contract in the amount of $6,568.00 for 4,000 ft. of 4 in. gas pipe be aw~ded to Consolidated Pipe of Birmingha~, Alabama, and that the approp~iate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the City requirements, specifications and negotiated price. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. b. 15,000 Ft. of 2 in. galvanized pipe for inventory - Partial bid 6,500 ft., Peninsular Supply, Lakeland, Florida (only bid required delivery time); $5,781.78 The City Manager reported request for bid had been mailed to 12 potential suppliers and that only one bid was received for partial quantity in the required delivery time. Award to Peninsular Supply, Lakeland, on its partial bid was recommended. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that contract for 6,500 ft. of 2 in. galvanized pipe be awarded to Peninsular Supply, Lakeland, Florida, being the only bidder able to meat' delivery requirements, in the amount of $5,187.78, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized I to executersaid contracts which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. c. a Traffic Signal Controllers - Control Specialists Company, Orlando, Florida (Low bid); $6,387.00. The City Manager recommended, award as indicated. Commissioner Hall moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that contract for the above items be awaroed to Control Specialists Company, Orlando, in the amount of $6,387.00, 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 bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #9 - Other Enginee~ing Matters. No items presented. ITEM *10 - Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters. No items presented. . .' . ..;~'" . . ~: >~. I., '... ". :t~s~r\;i':',::::::~:<',~",,, , ,.:' , ii~""'l}~fr~)r./l ": ". '~.!., .." I .~', ~r:~tf~~~~~:~~;:\f~i~.i':/I~~Y~~:' j,<'," ,.' I ~ ..' ~4\rJY .IOt\.'. 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The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Frank Tack, 30S Horizon House, 31 Island Way, expressing his appreciation to the members of the Commission for the honor given him in naming the ballfield at Hercules Avenue near Sunset Point Road, "Frank Tack Pat'k". Reappointments - The Mayor read reappointments made upon the recommendations of the particular board chairman. Beautification eommittee~ Arthur K~use, Russell L. Fourman, Mrs. Raymond Stieneker and Forrest E. WatsoB, Jr. The Ma1o~ also announced that at the suggestion of the chairman, Gil Whitton had agreed to serve on the committee. Commissioner Hall moved for approval of the recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. Board of Adjustments and Appeals on Signs: Donald Winner, Mrs. Juanita Anderson and John Rankin. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the recommendations for reappointments to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals on Signs. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Commissioner Carwise suggested that as John Rankin was a candidate for the City Commission, that his reappointment be considered after February 12th. Commissioner Williams amended his motion to approve the reappointments of Donald Winner and Juanita Anderson. Motion as amended was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. Board of Adjustments and Appeals on Zoning: Lewis Homer and Q. R. "~ob" Mahan. Commissioner Carwise moved for approval of the reappointments as recommended by the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. Library Board: Fred Korosy, Mrs. Ruth B. Johnson, Mrs. Jimmie Lewis Martin and Mrs. Loren Pollack. Commissioner Hall moved for approval of the reappointments as recommended by the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended the reappointment of Mr. Emil Marquardt, Jr., for another two year term to the Parks and Recreation Board. Commissioner Williams .oved to approve the reappointment of Emil Marquardt to the Parks and RecreationnBoard. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried u~animously. Planning and Zoning Board: The Mayor concurred in the recommendations of Chairman Elmer Mylander to recommend reappointment of Boynton Butler, Ralph Reade and Gilbert Schutzendorf. Commissioner Carwise moved to approve the recommendation. Motion was seconded' by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. Commissioner Hall commended the Planning and Zoning Board~arid, noting the significant City changes and developments of the past five to six years, suggested additional viewpoints might be helpful. The Mayor concurred. Upon Commissioner Williams' suggestion, the City Manager agreed to study creating separate planning and zoning boards. The Mayor reported receipt of a resolution adopted by the Community Relations Board requesting the Mayor and City Commissioners to make a personal visit to the facilities of Opportunities Industrialization Center of Pinellas County, Inc., in order to become better acquainted with the center's activities. The Mayor reported a request from the Fun and Sun Festival Committee for appropr~ation of $800 additional to cover costs to have float participate in west coast parades, a total of $3,800 for float participation. $9,000 was the original appropriation for the 1974 Fun~and Sun Festival. Following discussion on possible a~eas of cost reduction, Commissioner Hall moved to approve ~he request for an additional $600 as recommended by the Mayor, suggesting that in the future there be a cost per mile breakdown. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. The Mayor reported receipt of a letter from the Florida's Capital Sesquicenten- nial Committee, Tallahassee, inviting Clearwater's participation in a parade scheduled for this lSOth anniversary celebration sponsored by Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., on Saturday, April 6th. The Mayor stated that he was making no specific recommendation at this time but desired Commission approval for consideration of ideas for City participation. Approval was given by consent. f}~;\;;:~"~~}"'.}I:<": '.'" " ~:i~:l~i:({~~.<{\ ;';;,,>>'~"F,:{:~ _ ,"i.I"'t'" :'cO. {~ 1~~~J".}j"'i~t,:~;,;",',';I~~:i;.:;!.J,:;~" i~':"'~'" .:.\ " ".. I' . 1.pI:-..l~~~(.:J~~...,...r:1~~';";~":H ~~:~V'p~~,_,,""'i .."~''':~~I.' f .Jt.'iJ~JL:""ll.l"'~I.,~.~~., :,'...~.!..: "P'.~,~:,..,,~'!.\ '"',i'rl,l,':,.' < '. '''1 \lI"{lt~'I: t, {'{'L" ,....q.'-i-. . '.' ~ t' " ...., l~.1ri~~~~t:.ri~/~".~::~.";.~~<:: ';' ':' .' . '!'\ . Po ' . '" .~ ,~ . .' , . t. . ...- ............-:-' Pt.",. If ...._ .A ...' ~........--.~...~.. .- . 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",", '; t ~f. itll.I,,"~.l>;"J.,,/~\'~"L,:-!.~,':'~.Jj" l:.€?n~i..:~~'(*}t~l;;~< :/JL'~~)' . ~. ':t . <1.: -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING Janual'y 28, 1974 ITEM N13 - Citizens to be Heard. Mr. George W. "Duke" Schultz, 302 N. Mars Avenue, commented on appointmento to City boards and committees, suggesting postponement of new appointments pending action by the Commission after the election. The Mayor observed that if this alternative were followed, members now deserving reappoidtmentiwin effect, might be discouraged 'fDom their positions without good reason. Use of septic tanks on Sand Key waG questioned by Mr. Schultz. The City Engineer Gtated that the Bellev1ew Bil~more utilized a package treatment plant but that he knew of no other septic tank disposal facil.ities in this area. City planting of Spanish Bayonet plants at Clearwater Beach street ends was questioned by Mr. Schultz as potentially dangerous to users of this beach aaaess. Mr. Schultz requested their removal. Mayor Hougen stated that appropriate action would be taken. ITEM H14 - Resolution H74;10 - Payment to Briley, Wild e Associates, Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1972. The City Attorney presented Resolution H74-l0 for authorization of payment in the amount of $4,020.80 from the Construction Trust Fund to Briley, Wild e Associates, consulting engineers, for services pertaining to well field ~~p'anEtidn ,an.d.." miscellaneous engineering services. Commissioner Carwise moved that Resolution #74-10 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimoUSly. ITEM H15 - Resolution H74-l1 - Authorizing Condemnation of Right-of-Way for Pierce Boulavard',.Extension. The City Attorney presented Resolution #74-11 in support of condemnation proceedings for acquisition of properties needed to support the Pierce Boulevard Extension in Section 16-29-15 owned by High Point Corp., American Baptist Service Corp. and East Cove, Inc. The Attorney summarized the procedure of implementation. Commissioner Hall moved that Resolution No. 74-11 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM #16 - Resolution #74-12 - Payrr.ent of Trustee's Fee to Bank of Clearwater, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1960. Resolution #74-12 was presented by the City Attorney for payment of $60.00 from the Construction Trust Fund to the Bank of Clearwater fov trustee's compensation. Commissioner Carwise moved that Resolution #71.-12 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimau$ly. ITEM *17 - Resolution #74-13 - Payment of Trusteets Fee to Bank of Clearwater, Utilities Tax Improvement Certificates, Series of 1962. Resolution #74-13 was presented by the City Attorney for payment of $100.00 from the Construction Trust Fund to the Bank of Clea~water for trusteets compensation. Commissioner Hall moved that Resolution #74-13 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. mmEM H18 - Resolut~on #74-14 - Payment of Trustee's Fee to Bank of Clearwater, Bridge Revenue Bonds, Series of 1960. Resolut'on *74-14 was presented by the City Attorney for payment of $50,00 from the Construction Trust Fund to the Bank of Clearwater for trusteets compensation. Commissioner Hall moved that Resolution *74-14 be passed and adopted and that the ~ppropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM B19 - Request to County for Resowution and Deed Regarding OwnerShip of Clearwater Memorial Causeway. The City Attorney reported that there was a cloud on the title ~o the 'Clearwater Memorial Causeway and recommended approval of sending a request and a proposed resolution to the County for them to take action on the matter. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the City Attorney's recommendation for 6learing the title to the Clearwater Memorial Causeway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise 'and carried unanimously. . ,., , '., ~ " , .' '".,~; ,<, t . , J .. . ~ +.' . r :..' I', \ , f..'p.~:, ........"... ..........._.__.. . ."~;"";,,, '. i..., -"..' .',', : --... ~-,. .' . .. '.~:ioo' ""~,"".....j,'''f'i'..,~,.i1._c''''.J' .... .>"/~.",~, T~:: ...,..",~..... ~..,..a .I." ~,' '~. ',,,"," -6- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 28, 1974 ITEM *20 - Authorizing. Submittal of Legislative Act to Pinellas County Legislative Delegation - Changes in'Employees' Pension Plan in Compliance with Order of Court. The City Attorney presented an act amending the Employees' Pension Plan inaluding a formula fot' the employees to be credited fot' their firstnsix months employment, investment of up to 5\ of the funds assets in stocks and amending that portion relating to pension and workman's compeRsation benefits. He explained that the portion t'elating to the six months probationary period implemented a court order and had little effect on the financial aspects of the fund's operation. Commissioner Hall questioned the effect of the proposed bill on the financial stability of the plan. Miss Mary Drew, president of the City Employee's Association, stated that the Employees' Pension Fund Advisory Committee had agreed to the proposed amend- ments. Commissioner earwise moved to authorize the Legal Department to submit this bill to the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation subject to approval by the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. The City Attor~ey stressed working out final details with the Assistant City Manager (Mr. Weimer) and the Legal Department for united approval. Commissioner Hall requested a report on the total amount of employee,S' and City's contvibutions. ITEM #21..- Other Commission Action. ' The Mayor reported that the Housing Authority had accepted title to Condon Gardens and suggested an effort be made to display the project to potential occupants. It was suggested that buses be used to'prov~me escorted tours. Commissioner Carwise questioned the current status of appraisal of the Montgomery Ward pvoper~y at Cleveland and~issou~i Avenues, under consideration by the City for possible purchase. The Mayor reported that the GtIudy for Ci,ty use of this propevty had not yet been completed and anti~ipated that 'a;repo~r could be made by the Commission meeting of Februavy 11th; COInn\issioner earwise requested the City Manager to investigate the possibilty of minimizing the impact of the City utilities tax anticipated from rising utility costs. The City Manager stated that a continuation of this tax probably would be required to offset the rising cost of City power con6~ption. Commissioner Hall reported increasing concern over the problems associated with bicycle safety and suggested initiating an appropriate educational safety program. He noted that roadway curbs discouraged the use of bicycles on the sidewalks. He presented a proposal by friends of biCYClist Robert Kibby, who was recently killed in a bicycle-car accident, for use of funds contributed in his memory for development and dedication of a bikeway. By consent, the City Manager will investigate the proposal. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:l0.p.m. The City Commission then met as Tvustees of the Pension Fund with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. The City Manager presented the recommendation for membership as endorsed by the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund: Carolyn Cobb, Clerk-Typist II, City Manager's Office; RUBsell Samuels, Jr., Sanitation Worker, Utilities Department~ and Raleigh Weiler, Equipment Operator, Public Service Department. Commissioner Hall moved that the above named persons be accepted into membership as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. There being no fUrther business, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. " " Attest ~ _ . . t , I ..: I .r . . .. <" ' , . . , ' ;'.:,::: ',,: :':":';"~::,;:,::.:';~':'\;::\:;~;,:{'\j,~; , ,~..--:r;-;.. ,,_ ',. , . '. , ' "." no......,. ...'""'t./lo'r~"~;"ft~""~*,""-d-'LI'.".' ...~.>~:-_.. .~ _l.....'III~;-c..