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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held Wednesday, July 27, at 2:00 P.M. at the City Hall.
Present -
W. Roy Smith, Mayor
C. M. Storter
Archie Turner
Theron Ridge
Wm. W. Berry, Councilmen
Also present -
F. M. Lowdermilk, City Mgr.
Wm. D. Hixon, City Attorney
Tom Morgan
Maynard Schryver
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Smith
Bud Veenstra
L. A. Orick
Toby Carroll
Merton W. Whitney
Wm. A. Good, Jr.
Wm. E. Hartter
Mike Chance
Pursuant to stated reasons as to why the special meeting of
the City Council was called, City Mgr. Lowdermilktrought
up the matter of the unpaid light bill for the runway lights
at the Naples America Airport, in the amount of $70.26 for
3-1/2 months, asking the Council's opinion as to whom should
pay the bill. since there is $1130.09 in the Airport Sinking
Fund, and a 20/0 discount would be ap plicable if the bill is
put in the City of Naples name, with a motion by Mr. Turner,
second by Mr. Storter, the runway lighting bill etthe Naples
America Airport is herewith transferred to the name of the
City of Naples, to be paid out of the Airport Sinking Fund.
A letter was read at this time from Mr. Bell, of the U. S.
Fish and Wildlit Service, asking for Council permission to
build a cover over the dock space allotted to the Service's
boat "Kingfish". With a motion by Mr. Turner, second by
Mr. Ridge, this reouest was approved, all costs of the cover
to be borne by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with
the suggestion that the "Kingfish" be moved to a dockage
adjacent to the presently covered area before the cover is
built.
Mr. Orick, Mr. Hartter and Mr. Chance being present and requesting the floor, the matter of a location for the Scout
House was brought up, Mr. Orick, on behalf of the Rotary Club,
stating that their organization was willing to go along with
the Council on their decision, but wanted assurance that the
Council will assist in locating the Scout House in another
area, being primarily interested in getting an eaual sized
(10,000 sq. ft.) piece of ground, with a possible lease of
99 years.
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Mr. Starter replied that the Council had given their assurance at Monday night's meeting, that they would give every
assistance possible to relocating the Scout House in the
event the condemnation of Broad Avenue South should go
through, and that probably an area in Cambier Park Addition could be found, with a suggested size of 66 2/3' x
150'. No definite information can be given at this time,
until the proceedings of the condemnation suit are more
definitely established.
At this time City Manager Lowdermilk opened the bids
received, as per advertisement, for the lease of the Back
Bay Dock. Bids were opened, but not read publicly, from:
Naples America Airport - Maynard Schryver; J. Freeman
Groover; J. Garrett Veenstra; Merton S. Whitney; Harold
H. Smith; and Wm. A. Good, Jr.
Upon unanimous consent from the interested parties present,
the Council retired for private consideration of each bid,
and the Council room was vacated by spectators, who agreed
to return at 4:00 P.M. for public awarding of the lease
for the Bay Dock.
The Council then read the bids from the before mentioned
bidders: such bids herewith being made a portion of these
minutes, and after due deliberation, selected the bid of
J. Garrett Veenstra as being the most favorable to the City.
The following conditions were discussed at length with
Mr. Veenstra and agreed upon by both the Council and
Mr. Veenstra:
That the lease would be only for a five year period,
with an option of renewal for another five years.
That the rent of the Bay Dock would be adjusted at
the end of the first five year period in accordance with
revenues received during that time.
That posted gasoline prices on both white and regular
gas should be subject to a maximum profit of 5 per gallon
to the lessee.
That the City would take over the Dun insurance
policy on the dock, such being under the five year plan.
At this time the interested spectators returned to the
Council mom, and a letter was read from Mr. Jim Dun
setting forth cnnditions of surrender of the lease of the
Bay Dock, stating that the accounts receivable could be
retained and collected by Gulf Coast Marine, and that Gulf
Coast Marine would waive all rights to the agreed 50/0 of
the net profits and to any normal charges that might be
made by Gulf Coast Marine, Inc. for supervising the dock
operations over the past five years. l hey would also like
a complete release from any responsibility pertaining to
the City Dock upon our surrender of the lease and a final
audit made by auditors for the City of Naples.
With a motion by Mr. Turner, second by Mr. Berry, the
pro p osal of surrender of the Bay Dock lease by Mr. Dun was
accepted.
Acceptance of bids on the Bay Dock lease: Mr. Lowdermilk
made an explanation of the consideration of bids, and
stated to those present that Mr. Veenstra's bid had been
considered the best bid submitted, and that the Council
had decided to award the lease to Mr. Veenstra for a five
year period with an option of renewal for an additional
five year period at a yearly lease of $5,000. to be paid
from all moneys received for slip and dock rental, billed,
collected and supervised by him, with such rental to be
used for maintenance and improvement of docking facilities.
The City will pay insurance costs and maintenance costs,
and will regulate the cost of gasoline.
With a motion by Mr. Storter, second by Mr. Berry, the
p roposal submitted by Mr. Veenstra for the lease of the
Bay Dock for a five year period, with an option of renewal
for another five years, and subject to the other conditions
hereinbefore set out, was accepted. The six bids submitted
are declared o p en to public inspection, with the exception
of financial statements attached, which at this time were
returned to the owners.
As referred to this meeting from the regular meeting of
the Council on July 25, 1955, the matter of the condemnation of the South portion of Broad Avenue South was taken
up at this time. After discussion of the subject, the
matter was tabled until Mr. Hixon checks on the deeds to
the Yacht Club and to Future Citizens, Inc., Attorney
Hixon to report at least once a month on the matter of the
condemnation proceedings to the Council.
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An application for an Occupation License being brought
before the Council, with a motion by Mr. Storter, second
by Mr. Turner, the Council approved the issuance of a
residential 1/2 year painting contractor's license,
$12.50, to W. W. Ferrell, subject to receipt of insurance.
With no further business coming before the meeting, for
which called, it was adjourned in due order at 5:30 P.M.
Resp ctfully submitted,
El* abeth M. McLenon
De p uty City Clerk
CITY OF NAPLES
NAPLES-ON-THE-GULF
FLORIDA
E0IPLL_T AS OF AUGUST 1, 1953
lake
Type
Eng. No.
Ser. No.
Yr. :,iake
Yr. Acq.
1.
Chevrolet
2 dr. sdn.
KAD 569135
9KKI 31141
1952
1952
2.
Chevrolet
Tudor
HAD 932064
8HKE 45732
1950
1950
3.
Dodge
2 door
37160939
1951
1951
4.
Dodge
truck
4283298
T316 28829
1953
1953
5.
Chevrolet
truck
KDA 313923
8VSE 1075
1952
1952
6.
Chevrolet
truck
HEA 1246441
8TWJ 5475
1950
1950
7.
Chevrolet
truck
KEA 49929
8UWA 1178
1952
1952
8.
Chevrolet
2 ton tr.
HEA 757064
8TWF 3931
1950
1950
9.
Chevrolet
truck
LEA 332100
W53A011224
1953
1953
10. Chevrolet
truck
GEA 887255
8SWK 3941
1949
1949
11. Chevrolet
sedan
FAA 224070
8FKD 9583
1948
1948
12. Hough
sweeper
new
1951
12458
new
1951
82717
new
1951
new
1952
13. Highway sand spreader
14. Hough
payloader
D42 195111
B
Model DD
143 6123
ode1 HF
15. Galion Diesel lotor Grader Kodel 104 I,D18117
UDF32714-G-51-E
16. Chevrolet 1 T. Fire Engine T-4719336
17. Pirsch-Chev Fire Truck pumper
1935
Hose Car & Booster
18. One single Diaphram Puha')
1947
1952
19. One 250 gallon P.M. Sewer Pump
1952
20. Sewer cleaning Equip. 3 Scooter, Etc.
1953
3/4 tr.
21. Gevrolet
22. Willys Pickup
23. All state motor sctr. AHCA1053543
4T27744
80101
24. Willys Jeep 1 ton tr.
4T 13526
VA31T 171873
1950
1948
1952
1950
1951
1953
13419
1948
1948
8HRI 5161
CITY OF NAPLES
NAPLES-ON-THE-GULF
FLORIDA
EQUIP1,. :ENT - continued
25.
One Afoot Seaman Tiller 1950
26.
Portable Hammer hill
1952
27.
One 3 wheel 7 Ton Huber doller
1953
28.
One Tandem 5 Ton Buffalo Springfield aoller
1951
AUGUST I, 1955,
NAPLES, FLORIDA.
MAYOR W. ROY SEITH,
CITY MANAGER, FRED LOWDERMILK,
COUNCIL *MISERS.
GENTLEMEN:
Whereas my present lease of the NAPLES PIER expires midnight August
14, 1955, I present this letter setting forth my bid for releasing the NAPLES
PIER.
My experience at the PIER dates from 1949 until January I, 1953 with
the previous owners, Dave and Ada Armstrong, and on January I, 1953, I assumed
full management of the PIER.
I have made every endeavor to maintain a happy medium with our guests
of the PIER, to encourage their return for future vacations, and many to remain
as residents of NAPLES.
On being granted the remainer of the Armstrong lease, I have paid
PIER rent of $60.00 per month plus 3rn.Oo for cleaning of rest rooms.
I hereby present my bid of $100.00 per month rental for PIER, and
will assume monatary responsibility for cleaning of rest rooms.
May I
extend my thanks for all considerations in the past.
Sincerely,
r(e‘Le,aeg
E. ALBERTA STIER.
CITY MANAGER, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
A PROPOSAL BY GARRETT J. VEENSTRA TO LEASE THE DOCKING FACILITIES
OWNED BY THE CITY OF NAPLES.
In the past two years the Bay Dock, operated by Gulf Coast Marine, Inc.,
has grossed approximately $15,000.00 per year in gasoline and oil sales,
and approximately $6,000.00 gross on dock and slip rentals. Of the
$15,000.00 gasoline and oil sales, less than $2,000.00 is gross profit,
and after Dock Master saleries, bookkeeping expenses, etc., the City
has realized very little money to repair the dock, let alone improve it.
Gulf Coast Marine, Inc., has expressed the desire to relinquish their lease
as it has not operated with a profit in the past.
The plan I present to you is an incentive plan. By a lot of hard work
and careful handling of accounts I believe in a few years we can have
the dock in good condition and be able to add and improve on facilities.
My background as operator of the Sport Spot, for the past three and a
half years, should qualify me for this undertaking. As you know the
Sport spot is a similar operation and in many ways overlaps with the
operation of the Bay Dock. I intend to retain my business, the Sport
Spot, and being as closely related as it is to the City Dock operation,
the help problem and also fire fighting equipment and many other items
of service would tend to reduce over—all operating expenses by both
ventures.
I intend to give at least twelve hours per day service and have a man
on call twenty—four hours a day, possibly living on the premises. I
have talked this all over with our City Manager and the present lessee
of the Dock, James K. Dunn, representing Gulf Coast Marine, Inc., and
I believe I have arrived at a very equitable proposition that should
profit the whole city.
I,Garrett J. Veenstra, propose to lease the City Dock facilities
from the City of Naples for ten years with option of five years
to be renewed in writing with the stipulations and remuneration
listed below.
1.
I propose to pay the City air l/ioneys received for slip and
dock rental, billed, collected and supervised by me, up to
$5,000.00 per year. NOTE: . $5,000.00 a year should prove to
be a criterion rather than/an expectation.
2.
The moneys received by the City and deposited to that account,
as it is collected, should be used to maintain and improve the
docking facilities.
3.
All\plip rental fees are to be set by the City in accordance
witif . prevailing fees in comparable locations.
Gasoline and fuel oil prices should be regulated by competition
and reasonable profit.
4.
In consideration of the three proposals listed above, I would
expect to have all concession rights on the premises.
5.
All utilities on the dock are to be paid out of the slip
rental fund. Bear in mind that 90% of utilities are assessed
and collected from tenants renting slips on the premises.
There would be an average deficit of ten dollars per month on
electricity, as the lights that are left burning at night
cannot be charged to tenants. The amount of utilities that
are not collected should at no time amount to over $150.00
per year.
6.
The City of Naples should carry all liability and fire insurance
that is deemed necessary. In the past the present lessee has
carried $10,000.00 fire insurance, $100,000.00 liability
insurance at a cost of approximately $350.00 per year.
7.
As you know private money was used to erect the roofs for
some slips and furnished by the lessees of such slips. Some
of these loans have been paid off and some have not. These
proposals that I have stated herein would in no way change the
position of the lessee of such slips. Their rental fees would
still be charged against the money they advanced until the
loan is paid off.
8.
Also, this agreement would not change the position of the
Naples Guide Boat Association lease that they have with the
present lessee of the Bay Dock.
The Naples Guide Boat Association has leased the west side of
the main projection from shore or a portion thereof, this
lease should also be allowed to stand as is.
I would like to take over the Bay Dock from the present
lessee as soon as an agreement could be drawn up with the
City and approved by the proper authority. Inasmuch as it
would be a new operating procedure, I believe the City should
close the books on the Gulf Coast Marine accounts and render
the dock to me free and clear of any accounts payable or
receivable.
I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter and would
welcome any and all suggestions that would be of value in expediting
this matter.
Sincerely,
GARRETT J. VEENSTRA
NAPLES-ON-THE-GUI4 FLORIDA
August 10, 1953
The Honorable 'Mayor
Members of the City Council
Naples, Florida
Gentlemen:
In handing you the proposed Budget for the year 1953-54?
I wish to call your attention to the different manner in which items
are listed. This has been done to facilitate bookkeeping, which will
be done on our new accounting machine. This will save a great deal
of time, make a clearer picture and better distribute charges to all
departments.
The Budget has been set-up on a 12 mill tax basis, which will
require a carry-over from unexpended funds in this year's budget in
the amount of 418,071.92. This, of course, is subject to change and
the will of your body.
Under "A" Administration, only the items pertaining to administration are being carried. "B" Special Appropriations covers former
administration items which have been listed as "Other". Hon Pier Advertising and Donations has been separated for a better break down.
Stray Animal Control has been added. Under "E" Police Denartment,
an additional patrolman has been added, and a desk sergeant, which, if
carried out, will keep the Police Station open at all times. additional
car expense has been set forth to take care of an additional police
car which is set up in Additions and Betterment. The Fire and Engineering
Departments are much the same as in last years budget.
"H" Health Department has been increased, since it will be
necessary to place a an an twenty-four hour duty at our garbage dump,
if and when the trash dump is closed on the L'aples Comnany property.
Provision has been made in Additions and Betterment for the construction
of a temporary house. Since placing the amount in the budget, the
writer has come to the conclusion that the purchase of a used trailer
might be more practical than buildirig - a
d not purchase
.
the land, a trailer could be removed when our lease expired. necessary to run a -L:arbage and a trash truck full time during the coming
year.
Park Department, Cambier Park and Nursery is much the same as
last year. "L:" Street Department has been revised to better keep account
of the different classes of work. 416,000. has been set-up for maintenance; 424,000 for rebuilding streets has been placed in Additions and
Betterment. Under "Shops" it is felt that a full time mechanic could be
employed advantageously. He would be responsible for the gas pump,
repairs to all City equipment, keeping shop records, and see that all
trucks are greased when necessary, etc. Parts would be purcnased at a
discount and charged out to all departments at list cost. It is my
opinion that the shop will in time be self-supporting, however, the
set-up was made on the premise that'.;d2r,522. will this year be charged to
shop, with 44,200. charged to other departments, more than paying the
mechanic's salary.
Under Additions and Betterment, it is proposed to air-condition
the City Hall, purchase two cars and one radio for the Police Department,
and includes an estimated 46,000. for the purchase of a new fire truck.
Since preparing the Budget, 1 have a price from a fire truck supply house
a probable cost of a fire truck and chassis to be approximately
which
V7,700. Rebuilding of streets aas been .JentIoned uncle:- street maintenance,
a sewer pump, additional dump truck, tractor and mower and fifty benches
have been set up. 43,000. has been set-up for the construction of a garage
at #2 Llaint. Yard; 45,000. placed in the Airport Fund and 435U. for an
additional street linht.
lists
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The Contingency Fund is limited this year since is Ilea:, been
planned to carry-over excess funds for emergencies. A Pensionliia4erve
of 45,000. is allocated. Street lighting has been set up as a special
item as well as the Tax Department.
Under estimated revenues, c.s previously stated, 12 mills has
been suggested with the raising of most items commensurate with the
growth of our City, which gives a total Budget of ii;280,339.70.
The dater Department Budget has been pre p ared by Li-. Savidge.
This budget can be no more than a working budget at this time since
we do not know whether it will be necessary to open a new well field
North of the Golf Course with an adequate raw water line to the present
plant or whether it would be advisable to build an auxiliary plant
at the new well field.
The Naples Company have just handed me a tentative replat
of 227 acres North of the Golf Course, and if itis decided to locate
the new field in this area and construct a plant, arrangements should
be made immediately for the purchase of land for construction of auxiliary
plant and an elevated tank.
- lack, our consultant, expects to be in Naples within
Dr. ,-,. P. a week and will go into this matter with the Water Committee.
. Our bond indenture has been left open-end so that we can, if necessary, borrow additional funds without refunding proceedures. I am
happy to report that our financial statement is in such condition that
there could be no question about extending our bond issue, however, it
has been my desire to earn the money for future expansion without
borrowing.
7espe tfull su
red I. Lowdermilk
City Manager
FML:em
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CITY OF NAPLES
NAPLES-ON-THE-GULF
FLORIDA
August 10, 1953
Honorable Mayor
Members of City Council
Naples, Florida
Gentlemen:
I herewith hand you a financial report for the
current year as of August 1, 1953, and the past
two years as provided by Charter.
I wish to call to your attention the fact that
this report reflects the splendid growth of
Naples in the added revenue and expenditures.
The above is more clearly brought out in the
Waterworks report, which shows the growth of our
City through the added income of water sales,
Hydrant rental, and tapping charges.
Since the report speaks for itself, I will not
attempt to explain it further here.
Very -uly
red
Lowdermilk
City anager
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ANNUAL REPORT
1952 - 53
GENERAL FUND
To August
EXPENSE ITELS
Expense - Administration
General Expense - Other
Police Department
Fire Department
General
1950-51
1951-52
13,410.63
15,858.65
10,786.58
7,159.26
57,230.21
6,547.46
4,494.42
837.33
6,476.18
21,627.52
18,651.85
14,247.21
13,978.78
7,524.63
58,023.47
5,136.41
6,377.42
1,
1953
13,916.68
18,933.35
16,582.16
7,329.40
62,505.74
7,297.94
3;961.75
2,356.07
12,829.00
21,803.64
Street Department
Park Department - Parks
Park Department - Cambier Park
Park Department - Slat House
Health Department
Additions & Betterment
CONTingency Fund including
1/2 Cigarette Tax to Water Dept.814,639.49
Engineering & Building Dept.
9,904.05
39,215.98
16,638.72
21 846.89
5,709.27
159,067.73
189,698.52
195,071.89
108;467.93
1,985.00
8,386.50
4,976.00
861.00
127 212.23
1 , 025.00
7 , 268.50
169 951.59
1,255.00
10,008.50
3,102.50
TOTALS
INCOME Iri2ELL
General Revenue - Taxes
Beer Taxes
Liquor
Other License Taxes
Police Fines &L Forfeitures
Lunicipal Gulf Pier
Licenses
DQ
30.00
Building crmi 8 & nisc-. 7T-18T7----- 8941.20
Florida Power & Light Franchise
3,864.95
Misc. Revenue
2,540.36
Airport
Cigarette Tax
Lot Cleaning
County Fire Calls
Auto . Transportation Tax
Sale, Plants and Shrubs
Sale I-:aterials
Sale DDT
Equipment aental
Police & Fire Fund
Employees Fund
Crayton Cove ,I:- Beach Club esurf.
Dog Board
Sale Acreage - Turner
Bay Dock
Journeyman L 1,aster Certif.
Sale Airport 1,iaterials
Lease Cabanas
Aqualane Shores
TOTALS
2,785.00
921.00
165.00
W671..
5,508.51
2,351.41
767.50
7,358.05
7,395.96
2,543.05
-254.55
20,740.55
170.25
276.00
25.00
738.50
3,101.71
25,524.11
93.00
124.00
25.00
1,032.35
4,201.09
25,243.72
172.00
212.00
25.00
1,225.10
4,207.10
180.50
1,277.00
100.00
250.00
6,733.36
600.00
329.75
1,155.00
398.25
10.00
1,200.00
600.00
169.00
4,875.00
173,900.36
196.891.45
247.50
600.00
245.00
48.90
709.50
3,217.35
240,139.42