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04/18/1960 ) ! 2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 The City Con~isoion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, Monday, April 18, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. with the rollowing members present: Alex D. Finch Cleveland Insco, Jr. James H. Watkins Amos G. Smith Robert L. Weatherly Mayor-Commissioner Corrunissioner Conuni ssioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. T. M. Wardwell W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney Representing City Engineer Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Harry Russell of Belmont Park Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Watkins moved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the ClerJc to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the lovl bid or $4,284.00 from U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, for 1,300 feet of eight inch cast iron pipe for utilities Department. Commissioner Smith moved on the joint reconunendation of the utilities Manager, Hater Superintendent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager concurring therein, that the contract for cast iron water pipe for the Utilities Department, Water Division, be a'\'larded to U. S. Pipe Company in the amount of $4,284.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and the bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Regarding bids for 24 uniform white shirts and 330 uniform gray shirts for Fire Department summer uniforms, the Manager reconunended accepting the low bid of $1,239.00 from f.lcCain I s Uniform. Commissioner vJeatherly moved the contract for the Fire Department summer uniforms be awarded to McCain Uniform of Birmingham, Alabama, for the Sunl of $1,239.00, vnlich is the lowest and the best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance \~ith the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner vlatl<:ins and carried unanimously. Concerning bids for chain replacement, sewage treatment settling tanks, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $2,446.00 from Cameron & Barkley Company, Tampa. Commissioner vJatkins moved the contract for the chain replacement, se\'lage treatment settling tanks, be awarded to the Cameron & Barkley Company in the amount of $2,446.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reported the Police Chief had recommended the acceptance of the second lowest bid of $2,308.50 from Martin's Uniforms, Tampa, for Police Department summer uniforms instead of the low bid of *1,919.45 rrom McCain Uniform, Birmingham, as it would be possible to get a new policeman uniformed vdthin 24 to 48 hours in Tampa instead of the thirty days required for delivery from the other firm.' Commissioner Watkins moved the bid for Police Department Sunlller uniforms be awarded to the Martin'S Uniform Company of Tampa in the amount of $2,308.50, which is the best responsible bid and appropriate officials be authorized to execute it and the contract shall be in accordance with plans and specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Watlcins, Smith, and Finch voted 11 Aye" . Conunissioners Weatherly and Insco voted "No". Motion carried. Mr. O. C. Locl<:ett, Executive Director, read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce explaining that in the process of making a study to set up a new year around attraction for Clearwater the Committee had found there was also a need for additions to Clearwater's present natural attractions and recreational facilities such as additional beachside launching facilities, a public area for regattas, slci shows, etc., a giant glass-enclosed heated swimming pool for year around use, additional boat dock and marina facilities. The letter also suggested the addition of a tropical garden landscaping plan and possibly a live sea aquarium and that such an area could be located in presently City- o\qned shallow water areas just south of the Memorial Causeway or north or south of the east end of the Memorial Causeway on the mainland. The letter suggested some of the facilities could be builu by private interests and operated on a lease basis. Conunissioner Insco moved the letter from the Chamber of Commerce be accepted for study both by the City Commission and the Zoning and Planning Board at this time and that the City Planner and Zoning and Planning Board be instructed to work with the Chamber of Commerce Committee to the end that certain definite recommendations could be made which the City Commission then can pass on. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. . ~ . ~... ,. . -,." .....,.... ,.. ...... o<M, I . . , .....~,-..":" , " "' ',' ....~. . . '" l~' ,.. ~ '. ',' ..,:::.:.:,.'^',,,.. ,::::~;;:.~...~,~;~...;l.~~~if~~;!$. !73 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 Regarding the bids ror construction o~ the natural gas transmission main in Belcher Road to serve New Port Subdivi.sion, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $33,605.50 from Smith-Sweger Construction Company, Inc., Clearwater. CommiBs~oner Smith moved on the joint recommendation of the City Engineer, utilities Engineer, Finance Director, Assistant Purchasing Agent, the City Manager concurring therein, that the contract for the Belcher Road lateral and other work appurtenant thereto be awarded to Smith-S'\I1eger Construction Company in the amount of $33,605.50, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate ofricials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordallce with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner \1eatherly and carried unanimously. The request of ~w. Joe L. Green for the City to indicate approval of annehation witll Business zoning for trailer pa~~ use o~ acreage in Section 17-29-16 considered at the last meeting was discussed again. !ilr. Ben Krentzman, representing Mr. Green, presented a sketch of the proposed trailer parle. !'vir. Herbert Brown, representing Nrs. Myrtle Drew, 2930 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, objected. Miss Mary Drew stated according to the proposed sketch the shuffleboa~d courts and lights would be located right next to the bedroom windowo of their residence. ~~s. D. G. Penney, Mrs. W. L. Green~ Mrs. R. R. Meador objected. The Clerk read a petition of objection signed by rorty-~ive residents of the Bayview area presented at the last meeting, and a petition of objection signed by representatives of property o~mers living in Del Oro Groves stating it was relt additional trailer parks on Gulf to Bay would depreciate their property. Commissioner \veatherly moved the request of .Nr. Joe L. Green as submitted by Mr. Krentzman be denied. Motion was seconded by COlnmissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, recomncnded accepting the low bid of $1.12,590.55 from D. \'J. Smith Pipeline Construction Company, Clearwater, for construction o~ \lfater main in Hercules Avenue. Conunissioner ~{atkins moved the contract for Hercules Avenue water main, Part I, be a\lfarded to D. W. Smith Pipeline Construction Company, Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of $42,590.55, the lowest and best responsible bid, and the appropriate officiuls of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seconded by Co~nissioner Smith and carried unanimously. It \lfa s recommended by Hr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, that the 101'1 bid of $17,424.30 frOln D. \'1. Smith Pipeline Construction Company, Clearwater, for water main in Highland Avenue be deferred for further consideration as tl1.ere \'laS not enough money remaining in the 1956 revenue certificate issue fund to cover this project. Commissioner Watkins moved the bid be deferred for further consideration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. An application ~~as presented to transfer a permit to operate a taxicab from Fred Scott to '\'lillie J. Norris, to operate under the name of Jac]c1 s Cab. The Manager recommended the transfer be approved subject to final clearance from the Police Chief. Conunissionel~ Smith moved the transfer be approved subject to final approval by th.e Police Ch.ief and subject to the applicant continuing the same operational rates in the transfer of the license. Motion was seconded by COlrunissioner Weatherly and carried unanimousJ.y. By consent, the f\lanager \>~as instructed to call a meeting of the taxicab owners in the city to discuss whether they would rather have meters or strict zone rates that would be enforced and report back to the COlluuission. An application \'fas presented for a permit from the Internal Improvement Board for the City to construct seven groins on Clearwater Beach from SOlnerset to Kendall. CommiSSioner Insco moved to approve the permit application ror the seven groins and that the City Engineer be instructed to bring the plans for the jetty and pier to the next regular meeting. Motion ~las seconded by Conunissioner \1eatherly and carried unanimously. A letter was read from Mrs. Eugene Balmi, President, Clear\~ater League of Women Voters, requesting the Mayor to appoint ubi-racial committee to aid in solving racial problems as recoITmlended by President Eisenhower and Governor Collins. Commissioner Watkins moved the letter be received and made a matter of record. Motion was seconded by Conmdssioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter was read from the Reverend Charles Folsom-Jones enclosing a Resolution enacted at a meeting of the Ep~scopal Clergy of the St. Petersburg Deanery, asking that a bi-racial committee be appointed by the Mayor to confer on racial problems. Commissioner \'latlcins moved the letter be received and made a matter of recol~d. l\1otion was seconded by CommiSSioner Insco and carried unanimously, The Manager read a letter from the Reverend Lloyd W. Mullis of Friendship Methodist Church voicing appreciation for the privilege provided by the Clearwater Country Club to use the gol~ course but recommended that land for another municipal golf course be purchased so that men of moderate means would be able to play. Commissioner Insco moved the letter be accepted ~or study. Motion was seconded by Conmdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Commissioner ~'1atlcins suggested a copy of the letter be sent to the Clearwater Country Club and the Chamber of Commerce for consideration by the committee on year around attractions. ...-_.. -:'J'. ""./ .'. -'~'~~~'~,':'''''\';:''!"'''''''''' .- .r~'" j , , , . .",..."...,,".. ..,.......,.....".~:,..:.,=~:~~,..!:,~~,:.:,............~.,'";d~.,"~i:2friJf2~iJialjki~;;~i~~i~~~;;~:, .~.~. f'-': ,,, tt~, ) 7'-1 -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 " .....\-': I:'?>: ~ -.~~..:({ A letter was presented from Mr. John Bonner as Chairman of a Chamber of Conunerce Committee to secure additional postal facilities asl{lng the Commission to support a Chamber of' Conunerce 1'"'eso1ution requesting the Post Office Department to plan for a new postal f'aclli ty in the Ci ty. Conunissioner vlatlcins moved the resolution be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that it be mailed to the proper authorities. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager read an excerpt from the minutes of the ClearNater Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors meeting on March ll~th, 1960, concerning the possibility of the Clearwater Air park being used for a new junior high school and a junior college. Commissioner Watlcins moved the excerpt be received and made a matter of record. Motion was seconded by Comnussioner weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a petition signed by t\'lenty-one property o\'mers on Broolcside Drive complaining of the condition of the resurfacing recently completed on the street. The Manager reported the worle on the street was done during cold weather and the asphalt did not have the proper opportunity to cure and therefore has been bleeding but the contractor planned to be there this afternoon putting fine rock on top of the street and rolling it in to absorb the asphalt. Con~issioner Watkins moved the petition be received and the City Manager be instructed to bring a report back to the next meeting and a copy of his report be sent in care of the organization that sent in the complaint. Motion was seconded by Conooissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager reported a letter from r1r. HO\1ard Rives concerning property owned by his mother, Mrs. Betty R. Rogers, located south of proposed Drew Street extension west of Osceola, asleinG if the Oi ty is interested in acquiring it. A similar letter was presented from Judge Alfred Marshall regarding his property on the bayfront (Lots A and B, Sunset Court Subdivision). By consent, the Engineer was requested to prepare a map of all of these properties showing the location, dimensions, etc., for the Co~nisslon to study. A letter was read from the Historical Co~nittee recol~lending preservation of all historical lan~narks, and particularly requesting that necessary steps be taken to preserve the spring at the foot of Turner Street as it was feared that during the excavation and sewer work being done on Turner Street that it might be destroyed. Commissioner Watkins moved the City Engineer be instructed to see that it is preserved as long as it is on City-o~1ed land. Motion was seconded by Conmdssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager reported he had received three applications to conduct a water ski school on the south side of the west end of Menlorial Causeway, the three applicants being Don Wallace, Diclc Hartman, Jr. and VIm. J. Plunkett. The r-1anager did not think there \'lould be enough space to operate three school s. Dick Hartman, Jr., said he understood, Don Wallace was no longer interested, and he thought he and the other applicant could get together and make one application. Commissioner Watkins moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager to see if they can work out one school. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager requested permission to be avmy from the office on April 28th and 29th as well as during the short course for city managers from April 25th through April 27th. Commissioner Insco moved the City Manager's absence be approved. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented a replat of Causeway Business District to be known as Ron~on and BaSkin'S Corrected Map of Causeway Business District. He explained it was planned that this replat \~ould replace the portions of six plats describing City-owned land which the City was requesting the County to vacate and this plat would be filed upon conclusion of the hearing before the County on the vacation of the six prior plats. Cornmissioner Watl:ins moved that the replat be approved and a copy of it be sent to the County Conwission for its approval, that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it and also direct the Ctty Manager as Supervisor of Plats to put his approval on it. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Heatherly and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented two proposed leases, one with Bayside Hotel Company, Inc., and one with Suncoast Holding Company, o\'mers of' property in Bayside #5 and #6, which would malce two locations available to the City for the period from June 25th to July 1st to use as launching sites for the Boat-a-Cade scheduled from Clearwater to Fort Myers during that time. Commissioner Watkins moved both leases be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. Resolution 60-23 was presented requiring seven property owners to clean their lots of \'leeds and underbrush. Conunissioner Vlatleins moved Resolution 60-23 be adopted and the proper of'ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by CommiSSioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Mills Pipeline, Inc., has asked the City to consent to an assignment of' the contract for construction of the Clearwater East Sewer Plant to the Union Tr.ust Company, St. Petersburg. Commissioner Smith moved to authorize the proper City officials to execute the assignment in duplicate returning the original to the bank. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. ',:' . .j::'. lie .b" ,~~~~~Ii . ~" \'.... ,..,', ", , iif'~fl~i~ ~ ,..,.,," ~.. .XJi{t~;. f,,, ., ..... vh.','.1' L;' .:~~I.<':'>}~~~};i~:.r. ~ .' >. . \ ' ~~. "\', '," T ~'Jj~j7i~ .. ., ,~~~~'~Y~~~~~~~V'~~~I~.f.':"':'~l"(,,~~~~;,,,.~~i't::{~...~~...~, "/'k:/:',~ , ,..~t~:..: I:;', . .:' d.' . . ,.,:.~ 11 t :." ; .... .;,......:, ;:..~ :' .):'1...,1-".....;...;.. . :..~...:.~.'..;...e......;.,.'..:.:..l.~... !'t.. ~I.<. 17 7 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 March 26, 1960 Mayor Alex D. Finch Ci ty Conuni ssioner Amo s 31n1 th City Conunissioner Cleveland Insco, Jr. City Conunissioner Robert L. Weatherly City Conunissioner Jameo Ii. v/atldns Ci ty Manager James ll. Ste\~art City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: The Clear\'ru tel' Chamber 01' COllUl1er'CO recently undertook a study in an effort to create a new year arottnL1 L1ttruct:lon 1'Or' C1Clll'water which might be expected to attract an increasing, nUll1UCr of vtlJltoru to tl1:1.o City on a year round basis. A forty-eight lllun 0011111\1. ttee hll U Pllr't:l cipated in this study, and of' course suggestions of' all ldndl3 1Iu vo buen uough t and arc being considered. During this PCl-':lou, 'lie 1m vo found thu t there is not only need for a new major attraction, but th(~l'c J3 un lncrea:J:ll1g duily need for additions to our present natural attractions and l-'ccroutional fac:ll:l.ties vrhich, of course" have been the major reasons why people vi:Jlt Clearwuter. Our Board of' Qovernor:) huu :3tudlcd the findings of this committee and has voted unanimously tha t the i'ollowlnr; roocollunendations should be made to our" City Coromi ssj.on for eonsidernli ion \'/i th the 1'urtlwr r'econunendation that they be referred to the City Planninr; Conullisnion for tlleir utudy and further recorrunendations to the City Commission. Here are the findings nnd recommendations of the Clearwater Chamber of' Commerce: 1. That there is an increasing need for additional public beachside launching facilities to tal<:c care of and attract nn increasing nwnber of boat owners to the Clearwater area; and 2. That there is need for a publlc area to be established where such water sports and entcrtainnlcnt as regattas, sId shows, racing, and other water events can be presented regularl~ to entertain vloitors and the pUblic in general - it being the feeling of the Chamber that since Cloarwater is one of the prominent seaside resort cities, visltors to this area not only need, but expect such entertainment to be regularly presented, and such racilities to be available; and 3. That it wou~d nppear extrcme1y advantageous if Clearwater could also have available a giant, g~ass-enclosed, air conditioned, heated swimming pool for year round use of visitors. This would provide swinmdng for visitors during inclement (windy, rainy or cold) weather, and could be so designed that the entire glass top could be rolled back for use in normally good weather. 4. That there ~s already need for additional boat dock and marina facilities; and with the deepening of Little Fazs, there will be further need; and 5. That these four needs (beachoidc boat launching facilities, water show facilities, giant endlosed pool, boat docking and marina facilities) could conceivably be combined into one general plan, or aren, and with the addition of a tropical garden landscaping plan, possibly a "liv.e" cca aquarium, where admission might be charged, and a parldng area for a large number of cars; and 6. That such an area could conceivably be planned and located in presently city-o\fl1ed shallow water areas (1) just south or the Memorial Causeway, (2) north or south of the east end or the Memoribl Causeway on the west shoreline of the city, (3) or in such other area or areas that the City Corr~ission might select; and 7. That such attractions, if combined, might be named the Clearwater Aquarena, and thereby be publicized as a recreation attraction. 8. That the suggested sea aquarium, bout marina, enclosed giant poo~, and any other concession facilities, (such as restaurant, hobby shop, gift shbp, that might be included in the area) could be built by private interests and operated on a lease basis, so that a monetary return would be real:lzcd by the City; that such summer- winter facilities \-TOuld go f'ar to underwri to our t ouri st business and overcome loss sustained during an inclement period, especially with incluslon of suggested weatherproof facilities; and 9. That there appears to be an increasing number of both summer and winter visitors bringing children under 12 yeurs of age, und that some consideration be given to setting up 1l10~e faciIi ties, even Dpecial fac111 tics, \lJhich would appeal to children of that age and thereby encourage their parentG to come to Clearwater. We wish to make ..it clear that v-Ie are not propos:tng that the City enter into the building and operation of any of' these Duggested facilities. We believe the City could conceivably wo~1c intne direction 0.1' providing pubIle areas where tl'lese needed boat launching and water recreation facilities might be provided indiVidually or ~fu a grouped area, and the concession projects built and operated by private interests. If a grouped area is provided, we believe that there would be a wonderful opportunity to capitalize on it by obtaining conoiderable uddltlonal publicity. Our one purpose in making those oug~cst11)nS 10 to do evorything possible to insure that we protect our present economy and promote its continued growth in the future. With this in mind we hope that ~rou \'1ill study these recommendations from a feasibility standpoint and give consideration to possible oiteo. We will appreciate your consideration of this letter and ito reconunendations. wc Yours very truly, (s/ W. W. Short, Pl"ooldent 411 Cleveland Streot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . .~.; ".: ' ~tl~it~i~i~i!,A,,,.... .. :li:'.~.I'\~Y,.;l~~'$~'t~~;J,/~, /';f~: -;1 ;-.':, " "~", ,"'I ,-" '.;.....1'" . .1"\ '\&-t..~ , ~ ,.._ April 11, 1960 1 .......~~:=t;;i~:1C;~~~~=:;~t~~"~\~~~;~. - -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 PETITION Honorable Mayor & City Commission City Hall Clearwater, Florida Oentlemen: Wo, the people who ovm property and pay City Taxes in the Deloro Groves Subdivision are in accord with the people of Bayview area in objecting to any more tr.ailer parIes oast of U. S. 19 on Gulr-To-Bay Blvd. Oulf-To-Bay Blvd., is an entrance to our property, and we feel that making Gul~-To-Bay Blvd. J "Trailer Parle Lane 11 , as there are already seven trailer parIes east of U. S. 19, would deprociate the value of all our property in this area; also the City would receive more taxes 11' that land was put into subdivisions instead of trailer parks where the land 10 atill in acreage. We have confidence in you men as our City Fathers, and feel that you w~ll take into oonsideration this petition before you make your decision. Very truly yours, /s/ John H. Dyer, Director Deloro Groves Subdivision _____________M________________________________________-------------------------------- PETITION April 2, 1960 Honorable Mayor & City Commission City Hall Clearwater, Florida Qentlemen: We, the people of Bayview, object to any more trailer park developments in this section of Clearwater. There are seven trailer parks, and we who own homes and pay taxes, feel that any nmre trailer parks in this section would depreciate the value of our property. We would appreciate any consj.deration shoi~ to the people of Bayview in this matter. Signed by forty-five persons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apr. 13, 1960 Honorable C1 ty COlmnisslon Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that, ,Terry E. Roberts, a patrolman in the Police Department, has been duly examined by u local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" ri sle . The above employee began his service \'lith the City on Oct. 11, 1959. He is under 45 yeara of age (b1rthdate Nov. J.~, 1921) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It 1s hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very tr~ly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Is/ Edwin Blanton /a/ Helen Peters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ''''\ \ . ""r .'~: , 'l'.' '.. ......, .,__.0' ......~'l>'.f< .~.. 11......,..,.". ..~ ~...."".~...~''':.it.a..;~ '".., J<._l).jlf.n~~;i;..'::.r..~.1ti~~":'.."- . l>'-"{. I 7 9 -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1960 PETITION April 12, 1960 The Honorable Mayor of the City of Clearwater, Florida: We, the owners and residents of h6mes on Brookside Drive, voice our protest regarding the most unsatisfactory re-surfacing job and paving ''lorle done to Brookside Drive. We were assured, at the hearings on the drainage proposal, by your engineers, that we would have a street to be proud of. It is to be regretted that we are not. The re-Burfacing, an extremely poor, sloppy job, is being doctored up rectify the mess. Tar, heated by the sun, has covered our driveways. tar into our homes and on our rugs. Sand, which has been spread over rapidly thrown off, bloML off and rained off. The excuse given us is that the job was done at the wrong time o~ the year. This is surely not our fault. in attempts to Our ~eet track this tar, is We should and must have a re-surfacing job of a good thickness o~ asphalt, properly spread and rolrea7 Our driveways should be cleaned of the tar mess. If this is not promptly corrected, we shall continue to have a messy tar condition to step in when wallcing, stepping out of cars and tracldng into our driveways and homes. We feel certain that your investigation o~ this unworkmanlike contract will cause pro~pt action to be taken. Respectfully yours, Signed by twenty-one persons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ TO THE HONORABLE ALEX FINCH, TO THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS ATTENTION, CITY MANAGER G ENTLE~rnN : We the members of the Historical Committee of Clearwater, meeting on March 20, 1960, strongly recommend and urge the City of Clearwater to take whatever steps that are necessary to assure the preservation of all Historical Landmarks within the City. Of prime and ilnmediate consideration-Is the Ancient Spring at the foot of Turner Street, located about half-way down the enbarucment on the north side at the west end of the street. This Spring, was originally used by 8pongers, who put in to shore for its cool refreshing waters. They would fill their tanles and use this \'later for weeks while Sponging off the shores of Clearwater in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Next when the first Post Office, the old Turner home, was built here almost on thj.s identical spot, it was used for drinking water and other household uses by the few families that lived in this area. Then when South Ward School was built it was the only source of water for the entire school. The children hauling it in bucket-fulls from the Spring to the Schoolhouse. We could continue on but this should be sufficient to assure you of the great need for preserving it. We fear that in all the excavating that is being done on Turner Street, the workmen not knowing its great value might completely destroy it. It has been protected by a cement culvert. Tfiis could easily be broken or dug up by a bulldozer. Will you please take measures to protect this Spring right away. If you need someone to identify the spot the Historical Committee will be happy to provide someone for this purpose in~ediately. There are many other springs and landrnarks that should be marked before they are completely lost to posterity. Some day there will be a great longing for knowledge of these things and alas it will be too late. Your cooperation and consideration is urgently sought. Your Historical Cornmittee- IS/Chester B. McMullen, Jr. ;'s/ Harold S. Wallace Is/ W. D. Booth /s/ Reinhold Rogers, Jr. Is/ Nancy McMullen Meador, Chairman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,..:~~' .' '\'~ "-I" "",~"u,~""'"",~,,'>"~"">_l'~;'\,',,;,'.:h';,',' " 'l".,.'~::,.._ .,...~,:..'-7';1 ,'" CTTY CONIl�IISSION MEEmING April 18, 1960 The City Commission of i;he City qf Clea,rUtd.ter met in regular session at the City Ha11, Monday, April 18, lg6o, at 1:30 P,M, witr the following members present: Alex D. Rinch Mayor-Commi.ssioner Clevelanl Insco, Jr. Commissioner James �I. D•latkins Cornmissioner Amos G. Smith Commissioner Robert L. Weatherly Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. Gity Attorney T. M. Wa� d*rre7.l Ii:epressnting City Fngineer U1. Mackey Asst. Police ChieF The Mayor calJ.ed the meeting to order, The invocation u�as given by the Reverend Harry Russell of Belmont Park Methodist Churclz, Clearwater. Comml.ssioner Watkins moved the minutes of the regular meeting oF April 4, 1960, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written summation by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner insco and carried unanirnously. The Manager recornmended aeceptino the lovr bid of �4,284.0� from U. S. Pipe and F•oundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, for l,$00 feet oz eight inch cast iron pipe i'or Utilities Department. Commissioner Smith rnoved on �he joint recommendation of the Utilities Manager, l�Jater SuperintencTent, Finance Director and Assistant Purchasing A�ent, the City Mana�er concurring therein, tnat the contract for cast iron tvater pipe for the Ut�lities Department, Water Division, be awarded to U. S, Pipe Company in the amount of $�,284.00, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and i.he appropriate officials of th� City be authorized to execute said contract which sha11 be in a,ccordance with the plans and speci£ications and the bid. Mozion was seconded by Commissioner Vleatherly and carried unanimously. Regarding bids for 24 uniform white shirts and 330 uniform gray shirts for Fire Department summer uniforms, the Manager recommended acceptin� the low bid of �1,23g.00 from McCain's Uniform. Co�ssioner Vleatherly moved th� contract for the Fire Dzpartment surnmer uniforms be ativarded to MeCain Uniform of Birm�ngllam, Alabama, for the sLun of �1,23G.00, w:�ich is the lo�vest and the best responsible bid, and that Lhe appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execu�e said contract svhich shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and bid. Motion was seco�-�ded b;� Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. Concerning bids ior chain replacement, sewage treatment settling tanks, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid o�' �2,446.00 from Cameron �; Barkley Company, Tampa. Gommissioner. Y1atl�ins moved the caniract for the chain replacement, sec+rage treatment settling tan�s, be awarded to tne Cameron & Barkley Company in the amount of ��n'2,446.00, which is the lowest anc� best responsible bid, and the apprapr�ate ofziciaTs be authorized to execute it in accordance with the plans and specizications and bid. Motion tvas seconded 'by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The Manager reportecl the Police Chief had recommended the acceptance oz the second lo�vest bid oi y�2,308.50 from IYiartin's Uniforms, Tampa, for Police Department summer uniforms instead of the low bid of y�1,919.�+5 from NlcCain Uniform, Birmingham, as it would be possible to get a new policeman uniformed within 24 to 48 hours in Tampa instead oi the thirty days required fnr delivery from �he other firm. Conunissioner Watkins moved the bid for Police Department summer uniforms be awarded to the Martin�s Uniform Company of Tampa in the amoun� o£ y�2,308.50, tuhich is the best responsible bid and appropriate officials be authorized to e�ecute it and the contract shail be in acoordance with plans and specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner SmitY:. Upon the vote being taken, Commi.ssioners 4Jatkins, Smith, and Finch voted "Aye", Corrunissioners Weatherly and Insco voted "No". Motion ca�ried. Nir. 0. C. Lockett, Executive Director, read a letter from the Chamber oi Comrnerce explaining that in tr�e,process oz making a study to set up a new year around aLtraction for Clearwater the Committee had found there was also a need for additions to Clearwater's present natural attractions and recreational facilities such as additional beachside launching facilities, a public area for regattas, ski shows, etc., a giant glass-enclosed h�ated swimming pool for year �round use, additional bcat dock and marina �acilities. The letter also suggested the ad�ition of a tropical garden landscaping plan and possibly a live sea aquarium and that such an area could be located in presentlf City- owned shallow water areas just south of i,he Memorial Causeway or i�orth or south of the east end of the Memorial Causeway on the mainland. The letter suggested some of the facilities could be buil� by private 3nterests and operated on a lease basis. Commissioner znsco moved the letter from the Chamber of Commerce be accepted for study both by the City Commission and the Zaning and Planning Board at this time and that the City Planner and Zoning and Planning Board be instructed to ��tork with the Chamber of Commerce Committee to the end that certain definite recomm�ndations could be ma23e which tlle City Corrunissian then can pass on, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weutherly and carried unanimously. '•�; � �� '"� al' e � 1 '7 � -2- CTTY COMMISSION AZEETTNG April 18, i960 Regarding the b�_ds ,for construction oi' the natural gas transn�3.ssion main iiz Belcher Road to serve Neti�r Por� Subdivision, the Mana�er'recommended accepting the 1ow bid of $33,605.50 froni Smith-Sweger Construc�lon Company, Tne., Clearwater. Cozrunissioner Smitl� moved on the ,joint recommendation of the City Engineer, Ui;3.litzes Eng3neer, Finance Director, Assistant Purchasii�g Agent, the Gity Mana�er concurring therein, �hat the contract t'�r the Belcher Road lateral and othei tivor]e appurtenant thereto be awarded i;o Smith-Sweger Cons�ruction Company in the amount of �33��Q5•50, which is the lowest and Uest responsible bid, and tlae appx�opriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contracf which sha11 be in accordaizce wi.th the p].ans and spec:ifications and bi,d. Nlotion t+Tas seconded by Gommissioner �Jeatherly and carried unani;nausly. The request of P4r. Joe L. Green for t?:e City to indicate approval of anne�cation ��rith Business zoning for trailer park use of acrea�e in Seetion 17-29-1� coizsidered at the last meeting .vas discussed again. D4r. Ben �rentzman, representing Mr. Green, presenLed a sketch of the proposed trailer parlc. Mr. Herbert Brown, representing N�rs. 1�lyrtle Drew, 2930 Gulf to Bay Botllevard, objected. Miss Mary Drew stated according to the proposed sketch the shuffleboard courts aizd lights tivould be located right next to the bedraom windoi;rs of their residence. Mrs. D. G. Penneyx 1�Irs. W. L. Green, Mrs. R. R. Meador objected. The Clerk read a petition of opjection signed by forty-five residents of the Bayview area presented at �1-�e last meeting, and a petition of objection signed by representatives of property owners living in Del Oro Groves sLai;ing it r,vas felt addi�ional trailer parks on Gulf �o Bay �vould depreciate their property. Commissioner Weatherly maved the request of Mr. Joe L. Green as submitted by Mr. Ifrentzman be denied, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Mr. Harold Brilejr, Consulting �ngineer, recommended accepting the 1oGa bid of �42,59Q.55 from D, l�J. Smith Pipel�ne Construction Company, Clearwater, for construction of water main in Hercules Avenue, Commissioner tiVatkins moved the contract for Hercules Avenue water main, Part I, be ataar�ed `o D. C^J, Smith Pipeline Cor.structi�n Com�any, Cleart�rater, Florida, in the amount of �42,�go.55, the loivest and best responsible bid, and the apbropri�te officials oi the City be authorized to execu{;.e said contract which shall be in accordance vrith plans and speoificaLions and bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. It :,ras recommended by Nir. Harold Briley, �.onsulting Engine�r, tha� the low bid af �17,42�-.3G from D. W. SrrLth Pipeline Constructian Company, Clearwater, for water main in Highland Avenue be deferred ?or further consideration as there was r�ot enough money rsma!ning in the 1o55 revenue esrtificate issue fund to cover this project. Commissioner GJatkins moved the bid be deierred for further consideration. Mation waU seconded by Commissioner Sm�:th and carried ur_animously. An application ivas presen�ed to transfer a permit to operate a taxicab frpm Fred Sco�t to ;9illie J. Norris, to oper.ate under the name of Jack's Cab. The Manager recommended the transfer be approved subject to final clearance fi�om: the Police Chief. Commissioner Smith moved the transier be agproved subject to final approval by the Police Chief and subject to the applicant continuing the same op�rational rates in the trar_sfer of the license, Motion was seconded by Cotrunissioner �,Jeatherly and carried unanimousiy, 3y consent, the Man�ger was instructed to call a meeting of the taxicab oti�nzers iiz �,he ci�y to discixss whether they would rather have meters or strici; zone rates that would be enforced and report back to the Gomrnission. An application was presented f�r � permi� from the Internal Improvenient Board for the Ci�y to coizstruct seven groins on Clear��rater Beach from Somerset to Kendall. Commissioner Insco moved to approve the permit application for tilze seven groins and that the City EnginPer be instructed to brino the plans for the jeti;y and pier to the next regular meeting. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Weatherly and c�rried unanimously. A iettEr vaas read zrom Mrs. Eugene Halmi, President, Clear�vaber League of Women Vot�_rs, requestiilg the Ma�or to appoint a bi-racial committee to aid in solving racial problems as recommended by President EisenhoVrer and Governor Collins. Commiwsioner T;Vatkins moved the lett�r be received and made a matter of record. Motion was seconded by Comr,.issioner Smith and carried unanimously. A letter was read from �he Reverend Charles Folsom-Jones enclosing a Resolution enacted at a meetin� of the Episcopal Clergy oi the St. Petersburg Deanerys asking that a bi-racial committee be appointed by {;he Ma;�or to confer on racial problems. Commissioner Ylatkins moved the letter t�e received and made a mat,ter r�f record. Motion. was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager reacl a letter from the Reverend Lloyd W. Mu].13.s cf Friendshlp M�thodist Church voicing appreciation far the privile�e provided by the ClearWater Country Club to use the golf course but recommended that land for another municipal �olf course be pvrchased so that men of moderate means would be able to play. Cc�mm3ssioneY� Insco moved �he letter be accept�d for study. Metion was sec�nded by Commissioner Weath.erly and carried unanimou.sly. Commissloner Watkins sug�ested a co�y of the let�er �ae seY�t to the Clearwater Country Club and the Chamber of Co;nm�rce for consideration by the cammittee on year around attractions, a; r ,3_ C2TY COMP�fISSION I'dEETING Apri1 18, 1960 A letter was presented from Mr. Jolzn Bonner as Chairman oi a Cnamber of Commerce Commit�tee to secure acldit3.onal postal i'acili�ies asking the Comrnission to support a Chainber of Commerce ra�olution requesting �he Post Office Depa,r'�ment to plan for a new pos�a"1 facility in the City, Commissioner Vlatkins moved the resolution be approved and the proper off3cials be authorized to execute it and that it be mailed to the proper authorities. Motion was seconded by Commissioner GJeatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager read an excerpt from the minvtes of the Clearrr�a�er Chamber of Commerce Board of' Coverizors meeting on March 14th, 1960, �oncerning �he possibility of the Clearwater A�.r Par�C being used far a neUr �unior high school and a junior college. Comm3,ssion�r 4Jaticins moved the excerpt be reeeived and made a matter of record. Motion Was seconded by Commissioner Ddeatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager presented a petitian signed b;� twenty-one property ovaners on Brookside Drive complaining of' the condition of the resurfacing recently completed on the street. The Mana�er reported �he work on the street was clone during cold weai,her and the asphalt did not have the proper opportunit�r to cure and therefoxe has been b].eeding but the contractor planned to be there this aiternoan putting fine rock on top of tlle street and rolling lt Yn to absorb tne asphalt. �ommissioner Watkins moved the petition be received and the City Manager be instructed �o bring a report back to the next meetin� and a copy of his report be sent in care of the organization �hat seni in the complain�L. I�fotion Tnras seconded by Commissioner ZJeatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager reported a letter from Mr, Hot�rard Rives coneerning property oUmed by his mother, Mrs, Betty R. Rogers, located sou�h of proposed Drew Street extension west of Osceola, asl�ing if the City is interested in acquiring i�. A simi'lar letter was presented from Jud�e Alfred Marshall regarding his property on the bayfront (Lots A and B, Sunse�t Court Subdiv��ion). B;� co.nsent, the Engineer vaas requested to prepare a map of all of '�hese properties shot�ring the location, dimensions, etc., for the Coms�iission to siudy. A letter was read from the Historical Commit�ee recommending preservation of al1 historical landmarks, and pa�rticularly reque�ting that necessary steps be taken to �reserve the spring at the foot of Turner Str�et as it was feared that during the excavation and sewer taork being done on Turner Street that it might be destroyed. Coitvnissioner Watkins moved the -0ity Engineer be instracted to see that i:t is preserved as long as it is on Cit,T-oivned land. P�Zotion was seconded b� Conunissioner iJeatherly and carried unanimously. The Manager reported he had received three applications to conduct a i�rater ski school on the south side of the west end oT Memorial Causevray, the three a�.�plicants being Don t�Ja? 1ace, Dicic Har�man, Jr, and Z�Jm. J. Plunkett , The Manager did r;.ot think there would be enough space to operate three schools. Dick Hartman, Jr., said he understood, Don Wallace was no lon�er ir_terested, ar.,d he thought he and the other app3icant could get together and make one application. Commissioner Watkins moved that the matter be referred back to ths City Manager �Eo see if they can work out one school. Motion tivas seconded ay Commissioner ti�7eatherly and carr.ied unanimor�sly. The Manager requested permission to be atray from the office on April 28th and 29th as well as durin� the short course for ci�y managers zrom Apri1 25th through April 27th. Commissioner Insco moved trie C�ty Manager!s absence be approved. Motion vTas seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Attorney presented a replaz of Causetvay Business District to be known as Roinpon and Baskin�s Corrected Map os Causeway Business District. He explained it t,ras planned that this replat would replace the portians oi six pla�s descr�bing C3ty-otNned land which �he CiLS* was requesting the County to vacate and this plat would be filed upon eonclusion of the hearing before the County on the vacation of' the six prior plats. Commissioner Wats:ins moved that the replat be approved and a copy of it be sent to the Cou�ty Commission for its approval, 4hat the proper Ci�y ofiicials be autlZorized to execute it and also direct the C�ty Manager as Supervisor of P12ts to put his approval on it, Motion was seconded b� Commissioner 4Jeatherly and carried unanimotisly . The Attorney presented two proposed leases, one ti�,rith Bayside Hotel Company, Ine., and one with Suncoast Holding Company, owners of propertj� in Bays3de ,75 and �6, ivhich would make two locations available �o �he Ci�y for the period from Jur_e 25�h to July ls� 1;o use as launching sites for the Boat--a-Cade scheduled f'rom Clearwater to Fort Myers during that time. Commissioner 4�Jatkins moved both leases be appro�:.:d and the proper officials be authorized to execute ti�em. Motion was seconaed by Commissioner Weatherly and carried urianimously. Reaolution 60-23 was presented r•equiring seven property owners to clean their lots of tiveeds and tinderbrush. Commissioner Watltins moved Resolution 60-23 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion tisas seconcied by Commiasioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Mills Pipeline, Inc., has asked the City to consent to an assi�nment ot' the contraat far construction of the Clearwater East Sewer Plant to the Union Ti.ust Company, St. Petersbur�. Comm3.ssioner Smith moved tn authorize thz proper C3t�r offic3.als to execute the assi�nment in duplicate returning the orlginal to the banl�. Motion tiaas sec�nded �y Corimissioizer ��lea�Lllerly anc� carried unanimously. . _� . , . __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . . _ _ _ _ _ _ _.... �,��, y _ _ : ,_ . _ ., . ,� , , � ; : ,= � .; � . �.: � ' � � � . ' � _..___ .. ..:_ : . _ � � � ,i�` , , �� + s ; , . _ . __. . _ ._. ._ �. . ., - �� , „ ; �+1 �,�� ` �� , , , , ,_�. � � �., _�_ „, A ,. CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG CTTX COMMTSSIOId NIE�TING ;� � , April 18, 1960 April 1$, 1960 , Durin a discussion o#' erosion and •roins on C�.earwater Beac the ueSi;ion ;sas AGENDA Re orts from i it g g �, 9. . CITY CO A C ty 'Manager J , brought up as zo propoSed groins provXdin� acc;retion �o pr�va�e property tu�ith the MMISSIOIJ MEETING l., Bi 0�ening, Hercules avenue Water Mains i ' public iaot being able to use the beach provided by such accretion. The Conuniss:i;on ,, APRIL 18, 1960 2, Bids, Cast iron Pipe, Vlater Div. - i ' 1;3o P.m. , ,.__ expressed a hoge tha� through a publ3.c lzear3ng in the near i'utur� tihat some of t1z� 3, B3ds, F3re Dept. Surnmer liniforms ; pro9alenrs of the project could be settled. �. Bida, Chain Replacement, Sewa�e Treatment ;;� Invocat3,on Settling Tanks ' ,r • �� Introduct�:ons r �"' Mr.�. Joseph J. Cramer, oWner cf trie Ma.ss Buckeye , compla3.ned of having the , '' S• Bids, Police Dept. Summer Uniforms � "Dixie Q,ueen° docked aL the berth next to his boat at the Mar�na and asked whet� '�t Minutes of Precedin�'ri'Ieetings 6, Bids, .?ielcher Road Lateral `�I yrould Ue moved back to its otvn doclz on the north sidz of''the West end of Memorial Public Hearings 7, Letten from Chamber of Commerce " 'f Caus�tvay. The NIanager reported the "Dixie 6�,ueen" had beeil re uested to move to the Reports from City Mana��r _ $, (Gontd.. Re uest for !{ q � 9. Trailer Park E of � Marina temporarily so i� would ilot be damaged aizd tvould not be iz1 the �vay d�,r•ii�g Re�orts f'rom City Attorney U.S. 19, N of Gulf-to-Bay � � ;I the aons�ruction of �Lhe nec�r west br3;d�e on Memorial Causet�ra an�3 when the l�ulkhead Citizens to be Heard g, Re uest for Taxi 3. ; q L cense Transfer - ,? is completed to hold the iill the "Dixie q,ueen" would be moved bacl�. Other Commission Actlon GJi11a.e 2dorris I , � Adjournme�t 1U, Proposed Groins on Clearwater Beach - ' Commissioner Smith requested that the pLtblic beach be cleaned more irequent7�r o� Meeting Pension Plan Tru.stees Permit In�ernal Improvement Board � the trash left on weekends. Ti1e Manager statied he would have the collectia� crew ' Il, Other'Enginer•_�ring Matters � start worlcino on Saturdays and Sundays as was done dur�ng the sLunmer season last year. T2. Verbal Reports and Other Pendin� M�tters � _ j The Commission, now adjourned as the C:Lty Commission and actiiz� as Trustees of Reports fram City Attorne� i' tlze Pension Fund, heard a lettei re�d zrom the Adviso�y Corrunittee recommending �hat . Approval o Replat re Maas Bros. Property � Jerry E. Roberts, PaLrolman, Police Departmei�t, be admitt�d to the Pension Plan. l�. Lease - Suncoast Ho�.ding Corp., Inc., to �' Coriunissionar :�atkins moved to approve the adir�itta�ce of this employee i:�to the City - Lots 8 gc 9, Bl. C, Bayside Subd. ,' Pension Plan. Motion tivas seconded by Comm3.ssioner Weatherly and carried unanimously. ,�5 for Boa�-a-Cade'Usz _ _ 15, I,ot Mowing Resolutzon There being no further business, the meeting was adjourneci at 6:00 P,M, 16, Assignment of Mills pipelin�. Ine. Contract ! { • c ------- ----------------�---- _ P¢arch 17, 1960 The City Commissioners: ; Ma�or-Co � s ione , City of Clearv�rater � Attest: Dear Sirs: ' The City of Clear�vater is to be complimen�ed for tlre fine Country Glub Golf ,� Course, Visitiors to the city find it very popular. ' . ' �� There are many men and y�romen of inoderate means who f..ind it impossible to use � � the facilities �here. The city is in desperate need o� a municip�l Course. There C�' rk is no time like the present to consider the purchase of suitable land zor the much � ' neerled Course for our fine city: ' The Mirii �1-arc nf t-ho �„o� v��.� :a.�,.,-.�.. ,.,,._.._.,._s_�_� �.__ > a., _- - r��C ��y ��eeu� a inunrcipal � ' L�le minis�ers hope to qualif The Honorable Alex D, Firch City Hall Cleaiwater, Florida Dear Mayor Finch, The League �f t�Jomen Voters c at their annual meeting, tivhich t+ras he: _ "S� nce President Eiser�Y tizat local communities estal ' xacial problems that may ar: Women Voters.of Clearwater : _ a corrunittee b� formed in Cle _ Thanking yoi�. f'�r your coopea I am, sl.ncerely; - cc: Commissioners Amos G, Sinith ,,..� � Cleveland Insco; Jr, ,.� James H. �idaticins �._ Robert L. CtTeatherl�y 7- _ „ � ,�,. ; � , ' ,� � � �; � �, , s-�,,. Course for men of moderate means! Sincerely, 1 %s� Lloyd I�J. Mullis Friendship Me�hodist Church 2�39 East Druid toad '' ------------------------------- , � March 25, 1960 earwater passed the foll.owing motion, � March 24; � and Governor Collins have asked i bi-racial committees to aid in soiv�.ng any ',. it is moved that �he Zeagu� of ` a lecter to Mayor Finch'asking that such .' ter,,� f ' n, � fsf S�rah I,oLtise Halmi j Mrs. Eugene Halmi, President ! �+11 Oran;eview Ave. I Gleartiaater, Flori.da ' ',: i ( , � i � �� I `r"- _ � ----------------------------------------_,__ i'•,� ' ---- r 'i ''1 '; :, , r, _ { };' :, ; { � , . �, �, l {� "�� : ;� �� J �� . � �� , -, , � . ... � ;. � ,.�...... .,.�....... ... __._ __ __ _ __ _ _ f,.. . . . . . . . . . . �. . . .. . . . . , , f�'�pl�� . ,. . �. . � . . .. . . .. . . . . , . f� , . .. . . .. . .. . , . .. . ... . . . . . P' . .. . . . . . . ., . . � �. .. � .. . . . . . .. .. ._.. _ . .... .... . .... .. .. . .. . . . _. .. . ._.. ., . .. . . . . .. . . . . ..., . . . _2_ _ _ CI�'Y COMMISSIQN �E�'ING , Aprll 7.8, 1��Q Marah 2G, 19G0 Mayor Rlex D. Fincl�, City Qommissioner Amos Sm3.th , C�ty Commiss3�ner Cleveland Insco, Jr. � ! .. / � , .. � . . .. . ... _ . ... .. .. .. . . . . ._.: . . . . . . ... . . .. . . . ... . . . ... . � . ....... ... .._e...,.: . � � . .. ... . .. . � . � f +��5 . . . .. . . . . . . .. � . � � . . ,� � . . . . . . . � � � - . . . . . , . . ..:1 . . . � � � � . . . . . � ' _ � .:.�� ... . ., . � . ... . . . . ) � � .. .. _�� T cor�sszoN ME�TzrIG Apr3�. 1F3, �g60 PETITION April 11, 1960 �zzy naii , Clearwater, Florida Centlemen: Gent:Zemen; �de, 1;h� peop7.e wha own property and pay City Taxes in'the �ie o�^ . T'r_e Clearwa�er Chamber of Commerce recentl�r undextook � study 3.n an effort are in accord with the eo �e of a i �-o Groves Subdivisior_ east of U, S, 1 p � � S'v ew area an object3,ng to any more cra3ler p�rks �q crea�e a r_ew year around attraction f'o� Clearvaater �vlaich inigh� Ue expected bo 9 an Gulf-To-Bay Blvd. at�raci, an increasing number o�' visitors �o this City on a year roul�d basis, A forty-�ight man conunittee has partzcipated in this study, and of course Gulf-To-Bay� Blvd;, -is ar� entra,nce to ou-r - B1vd, "Trazler 'ar{ » P�'ope�ty, a�d we feel that makinn Gul£-To-Bay suggestions of all kinc�s have been sought and are being considerec3, , P 1 Lane , as �here are alreaciy seven trailer During �his per•iod, we have found �hat �here zs not only need �or a�ew vlould depreclate the value of all our ro e�t 'n Parks east of U. S. 19, major attraction, but there is an increasing dai7y need for addi�ions to our resent mare taxes if' �I�at land as p�. y� this area; also the C�ty would receive P w put into subdivisions instead of trailer parks where the natural attractions and recrea�ional facilities whicY�, of course, have been th� lan� is s�ill i� acreage. major reasons why people visit Clearwa�er, Our Board o� Gpvernors has stuclied the findings of this committee and We have confidence in you men as ou-r City Fathers and iee • considera�j_on this etition bef�re you make our decision 1�ha� you will take into na5 voted unanimously that the following recommendations should be made to our Cit,y p �r Gomm3�saian for consid.eration vri.th t12e further reeommendation �hat tk�ey be referred ' to the City Plannin� Commission for their stttdy and fur�her recommendations to the Vex�� truly yours, City Commission. /s/ John H. Dyer Director HerE aie the f3,ndYngs and recommendatioris of the Clearti�rater Chamber af Deloro Groves Subdivision Comrnerc'e ; 1. That there is an increasing need for additsQnal public beachsid.e ----------------------- ------------------------------------- ----•----------------- launching facilities to tal{e care of and attract an i,ncreasing number oz" boat ot�mer� PETITTOId ----- _ ta tl�e Glearvrater area; and April 2, T960 2, That there is need for a public area to be established where such - ��rater sports and en�ertairunent as regattas, ski shows, racing, and other water events Honorable Mayor Ec City Cormnission can be presented regti�lar�.y to enter�ain�visitors and the public in general - it being City Ha11 t:�e feel�ng of the ChamUer that since Clearwater is one of the prominent seaside Clearwate�, k�lo.rida resort cities, visitiorG to this area not only ne�d, bu� expeet such ent�rtainment to be re�ularly presented, and such faeilities to be available; and CTentlemen; � 3. Tha� it would appear extremel3T advantageous if Clearwater could also ' ha��e available a giant, glass-enclosed, air conditioned, heated swimming pool for Sde, the people of Bayvie�, object to any inore trailer ar • ear round use of visitors. This would g t g p k developmen.ts in th�.s Y provide swimm?n for visi.,�ars du�in sect�on of Clearwater. There are seven trailer parks, and we v�ho oUr_x homes and a inclement (windy, rainy or cold) weather, and GouJ.d �ie so desigr�ed that the entire �.ayes, feel that any,more trazler parks izl ti�is sectio L p� glass top could be rolled back for use in n�rmally good weatiher. oi' our property, n would depreciate �he value �. That there is already z�eed for additional boat dock and mari,na facili�ies; and with the deepenin� of i,ittle Pass, there will be �'urther need; and 'rie would apprecYate at�y consideration shoam to the ; • • 5. .�ihat these four needs'(beachside boat launcning facilities, water show , peop3e of'Bayv_e�rr in this matter. iacilities, giant enclosed poa'1, boat docliing and marina facilities� could cor�ceivably 57gned by for�y-iive persons be combined in�o one general pian, or area, and with the addition of a tropical garden landseapir_g p1an, possibly a uli�e" sea aquarium, wl-iere admission might be -------------------------------- ------,--------------------�-------- ---------_--------- charged, and a parking area ior a'large number of cars; and 6. That such an'area could conceivably be p7.an�zed al1d located in presently kpr. 13; 1960 city-owned shallotArt+rater areas (1) ju�t south oi the Memorial Causeway, (2) north or Honorable City Commission south of the east end ci the Memorial Causeiaay on the west shoreline of the c3,ty, Clearwater, �'lorida (3j or in such other area or areas that the Ci�y Comm�.ssion mi�ht select; and Gentlemen; : 7. That such attractions, ii combined, might be named the Clearwater As Trustees o�' the City oi Clear�•rater Em lo ees� Pensio A uarena and thereb b� P 5 n Fund, you are ca: , y publicized as a recreatian attraction. hereby no�ified �hat. Jerry E. Roberts, a patrolman in the Police Department, has 8. That the suggested sea aquarium, boat marina, enc_losed giant pool, and - b�eiz duly examined by a 1oca1 physici�n a,nd des� na�ed b him as "' �� g y a F`zrst Class any other concsssian facili.ties, (such as res�aurant, hobby shop, gii't sk�e�p, �hat might risl�. ' be included in the area) could be built by private interests and'operated an a lease , The ab�ve employ�e began his service with the Ci� o is under 4 � . Y n Oct. 11, 1959.F He basis, so thaf, � monetary return would be reali�ed by the �ity; that such summer- . 5 years o� age (birthdate Nuv 4, 1921) and meets the re uireme q nt s o� otir �rinter faci�ities would go far to undervrrite o,.r. �ourist business and o�rercome loss Civzl SerVice, Tt is hereby recommended by the Advisor` ommit ` into membershi b C tee that he be accepted sustained during an inclement period, especially with inclusion oi' su�gested p. ' weatherproof zac�l3�ties; and 9. That ther� appears to be an increasing number of both summer and Uery truly yours, winter visitors bringing children under 12 years of age, and that som� consideration Advisory Commi�tee of The �m lo ees� pension I? y fund be given to setting up more facilities, even speciaz facil3.ties, which vrould app�al �'sf Paul Kane, Chairman Eo children oi tha� age and thereby encou.rage the�r parents to come i;o ClearNrater. �s� Edwin Blanton Ule wish to make _i� clear. that t�re are no� proposing that the Czty enter into �s/ Helen Pe�ers the building and operation �f any of these suggested facilities, y,(e believe the � City ceuld conceivably vaork in�e direc�ion of providing publi:c areas where these -_--------------------------------.,-------------------__�__ --------------------------- neecled uoat launohin� and water recreatlon faa��ities might be pr•ovided individually ` or 3.ia.a grouped area, and the coricessi.on projects built and �perated by private znteresta. If a giouped area is provided, w� believe �hat there would be a wonderful \ oppor�eunity to capi.talize on it by ob�aining considerable addii;3onal publieity. \ Our one purpose in rnaking thess sugges�ions is to do every�hing possible to insure that we protect our present economy and promote its continued growih zn the future. GJith this in mind we hope that you v1i11 study these recotnmendations from a, , ' �'easibility standpoznt and give consideration to passible sit�s, ; We wi11 app-r�ciate your c,onsi.deration of �his letter and 3.i:s recommendatians,' Yours very truly, /s/ Ui. Ul. Short, President V7c, �F11 Cleveland Str�et ,. � ', . a . .. .. . � .. � . . . . � . . �.- . . . �. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . � . , . . . .� . ,. . � . . . . � � ... - ��•,�.,� . . . � � . � .. � .. . . . . . . .. ... .� �. � . ... � � . .. . . � .. . . � . .. � . � � . 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' Apri7. 12, 19Ei0 _. Th� Honorable Mayor of the City of Clear�va�er, Florida: _ �' LJe, the oi�ners and residents of hfl�nes on Brooliside �rive, vaice our protes�t re�rardin� �_ , the most unsatisfaci;ory re-surfacing, job and pauing yvorlc done to Brc�oks3de Di�ive, ' We were assured, �t tha hearings on'the drainage proposal„ by your eL�glneers, that we would have a street i:o be proud of`. IL is to be regrett�d �hat t+r� are r�uti. Tha re-surfacing, ar� extremely poor, sloppy jol�, is being doctored up in attempts to rectlfy the mess. Tar, heaLed by the sun, has covared our driVewa;yrs. Qur feet traclt tar into our homes and on our rugs. Sand; which has been s�read qve� this L-ar, is rapial.y tY�rown off, bloi+n� off and rained o�f. , The e�cuse given us is �hat the j:ob was doile at' tYse tivroiig time of the year. This is _ surely �zot our fault. : We sh�uZd and must haue a re-surfacizlg job of a, good thickness of asphalt, px�oper2y spread and rol ed, Our urive�vays should Ue cleaned of the tar mess. Zi tlzis is not promptly corrected, we slzall continue Lo have a messy tar condition to step zn when walkir_g, stepping out of cars and traclting in�o our driveways and homes. - [+!e Teel certain that your investigation of tliis unvrorkmanlilce contract wi11 cause promp� action to be �aken. _ Respectfully 3*ours, ,Signed bf �w'e7�ty-on� persons TO THE HONORABLE ALEX FINCH, - T0 THE BOARD OF CITX GOMMLSSIONERS ATTENTION, CITY MANAGER G�'NTLEP'�N : �4Je i,he members of tlie Hi�tor�:cal Commi�tee of Clearwater, meeting on March 20, 1960, - strongly recommend and urge the City of Clearwater to take whatever steps that are necessary to assure the pZeservation of al1 F�istorical Landmarks within the Qity. Of prime and immediat� consideratian is th� Ancient Spring at the ioot ai Turner atreet, located about ha?f-way doum �he enbankment on the north side at tkie west end of the s'�reet . _ This Spring, was originally used by Sp�ngers, who put in to shore for its eool refreshing waters, They t�rould fi11 their tanlzs and use this water for' weeks while � S�onging ofi the shores of Clearwater 'zn the deep Waters af the Gulf af. Me:�ico. Nex� ` , *rrhen the f�irs� post Off'ice, the o1d Turner home, was built here almost on this i,dentical spot, it was' used f'or drinking water and c?�her household uses by the few families that ' lived in tl�,is area. Then tivhen South Vlard School was built it ivas the only 5ource of ' T,vater i`or the entire school. The children hauling it in bLtcket-fulls �rom the Spring _ to the Sehaolhouse, t�Je could continue on b�zt �his sliould be sufficient to assure you oi the grea� need for preserving ;t„ We'fear that in al1 th� excavating that is being done on Turizer Street, the �rrorkmen not knotving its gr.eat value mi�Yit completely deutroy it. It has been protected bST a ' ' cement culveri, This could easily be broken or dug up by a bul�dozer. ' Will you please take measures to protect this Spring right away. If you nEed someone �o zr3en�ify the spot the HistorZcal Cammi�tee wil]. be ha�py to provide someon� for this purpose immediateTg. Th4re are many other spY�ings and landmarks that should be marke�? before they are completely lost to pos�erity. Some day there will be a great longin� for knowled�e of thes� things and alas it will be too 1ate. Your cooperatlon arid consideiatian is u•rgently sought,. Your Historical Committee- �s/Chesber B. McMullen, Jr. _ /�/ Harold S. UJallace �s/ W. D. �oo�h �sj Reinhold Rogers, Jr. �s/ Nancy McMullen NT�ador, Chairman lr�, �•_ , .