01/22/1979
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The plan for a piny field on this City property shows the
area to be approximately 220x275 feet and the recommendation
is to fence and develop as n playfield. It will be smaller
than a regulation soccer field but will provide the largest
possible rectangular playing area.
The northwest corner of the property, measuring about
100x110 feet, is proposed for parking and future construction
of additional support facilities.
Consulting Firm to Assist in Selecting Cable Television System
Cable Television Information Center, the firm the City
Manager negotiated with, charges local governments for its
services on the basis of actual cost of professional time and
travel, plus 19% overhead on expenses only. Several options
are available to recoup the approximated costs of $15,000.
Permits for Private Refuse Service
The City Code allows private refuse companies to service
large establishments within the City and permits have been re-
quested from lVaste Aid SystnmsJ Inc., Imperi~l Carting Asso-
ciates, Inc., Waste Resources of Tampa Bay, Inc., and Wells
Brothers, Inc.
Commissioner Tenney suggested elimination of the City'S
Sanitation Division and private industry to do the work.
Requests for Alcoholic Beverage Zoning
Commissioner Nunamaker requested information on the City's
Code of Ordinances to control topless bars.
Municipal Election - February 13, 1979
A logic and accuracy test is made 10 days prior to an
election and the City Commission, as the Canvassing Board,
must convene or may appoint one of its members to represent
it at the test. The test is open to the candidates, press and
public.
Commissioner Martin suggested Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
DeBlaker act as the Commission representative.
'Agreement With U.S. Geological Survey
The City has participated in a Cooperative Agreement with
the u.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of the
Interior, for several years. The City pays a pro rata share
of the cost of performing a continuing survey of hydrologic
records through ground water stations and '~ater quality stations.
The City also participates in an urban runoff study which es-
tablishes characteristics of the major drainage basins and helps
to prevent contamination.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Commission discussed a replacement for Vivian Henry, who
had declined to participate. Mr. Dudley and Mr. Infinger were
suggested from the So. Greenwood area but to also consideT someone
from the Heights Area.
Legislation - Emergency Medical Services County-Wide Plan
The recommendation is to approve a resolution opposing
the proposed County-wide Emergency ~1edical Services proposal
by Pinellas County.
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there is a very real possibility of a disaster ns many'ostnblish-
ments exceed tho limits nndthcre arc insufficient exits in the
buildings.
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Mayor LeCher
Noted the Christmas tree lights are still on the Causeway. '
The meeting adjourned at '12:25 p.m.
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