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CI'l'Y OF CLEA.RI/IATER
CITY COI\J.,ISSION HINUTES, MAY 19, 1947
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Cl~arwater, ]'lorido.
Luy 17, 1947
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The above named individual has discussed with me his plan to drive
a taxi cab and serve as manager for his mother, ~~s. Bertha A. Wooddell,
in oper~ting a Taxi Company in the City of Clearwater.
In this connection, I desire to submit the following inrormation
for your consideration.
}f.ore;en Johnston has been known to the Florida Parole Commission
since Junuery, 1945 at which time he was accepted for parole supervision
for a period oi' four years from the State or Michigan. He came here with,::
a good institutional record.
During his two and one-half years here he has been oooperative and his
displayed respect for law enrorcement. He is industrious but has a somewhat
unstable employmen.t: record.
Employers:
Rotary Juice Press Company, the la te George Clair Wooddell,
Foremen Ware's Taxi Servic e, Mr. George VI are l.Igr.
Mr. George Whetstone, i~gent, Texaco Oil Comps):'lY, Miller's
Auto Seatcover Mfg. Company, I.Ir. Dougla s Miller, 11gr.
Military Service:
In June, 1945 :Michigan issued a release from parole supervision
that Johnston could be inducted to military service. He was
honorably discharged from the United States Arm~ on February 23,
1946.
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On May 20, 1946 Johnston reported he unintentionally violated a
City speed law on May 19th while drivif\g 8 V/are's Taxi on the
Beach Causeway, was arrested, and chose to forfeit a $15,00
cash Bond in Clearwater ~olice Court.
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the City Commission in the matter of Johnston's anticipated con.nection
with his mother's application as a Taxi operator in Clearwater.
Ve~y truly yours,
Ernest B. Eklund
Parole and Proba ti on
Supervisor
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Board of Commissioner's
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
This is a reque st for approval by you~' (the city cammiss iOrElr' s of
Clearwater) of the intended sale of Daniels Taxi, to myself l~s. Bertha
Clare Wooddell.
My son Morean dohnston bas been employed for sometDme as taxi drive
for Mr. Da Diels, so with your a pproval I would ltike very much to purchase
Daniels Taxi, operating two cars during su~er, one 1946 Plymouth 4 door
sedan and one 1941 Plymouth 4 door sedan end 0 ther taxi permits to be used
la t er .
We have a greed on a priem arn have deposi ted same wi th .Mr. De niels.
Hoping you take every consideration to pass this.
I am sincerely,
Ml's. Bertha Clare Wooddell.
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Board of Commissioner's
Clearwater, Florid a.
'Gentlemen:
Mrs. Bertha Olare Vlooddell would like to purohase my Taxi Business
and we have agreed on the pr1'ijea Her son Morgan Johnston 1s employed by
me now and has had quite a lot experienoe in running the business.
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other taxi permits
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summer, one
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1946 Plymouth 4 door sedan
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July 191,,6.
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I will appreoiate this vexy much if it is approved.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
. CITY COMMISS::{:ON MINUTES, MAY 19th, 1947
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1148 N.E. Cleveland Street,
Clearwater, Florida.
To Olearwater City Commissio n:
I, G. W. Wilking, well known Citizen of this City and permanent resident
for fourteen (14) years do bare-by submit the following requisition for your
considerati on.
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To obtain, by lease, a plot of land suitable in size, for the erection
01' a permenen t bui lding, :Co lIt' ty (40) :reet in width and eighty eigh t (8a)
t'eet in length, to be used for the sole purpose of a roller skating rink, and
refreshment concession.
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The actual Skating speoe being fourty. (40) by (80) ei~ty feet and the
remainder of the eignt (8) by fourv.r (~O) feet space being used for toilets,
check rooms, skating racks and conoession. The concession being used for
the sale of cold drinks, Ice ore am, sandwiohes and other such oonfections
as might be in popular demand :t'ar Children.
The location of said plot of lend, being in the City of Clearwater along
Clearwater B~y on North East entranoe to Causeway Bridge near property known
as "The Sea Horse". The ex.act plot bei ng dec ided by you.
I egree to erect a pernanent building, 6 t mY, expense, 01' seIne dimensions
given above. This building shall cost approximately six thousanu (6000.00)
dollars, exclusive of' labor and equipment, which at terminetion of lease shall
become property of the City.
I futher agree ani promise, if lease is 'obtained, thet seid rink shall
be run in decency and that no obsoene, profane or indecent language,.aotions
or scenes shall be tolerated. That I will per.mit no person or persons on
said premises, having any fonn of alcholic bevereges on their person or under
the influence there-of, me kno,dng or such or being informed by another that
suoh oondi ti on exists.
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The object of this request being for a livelyhood for myself and family
and at the same tinE providing a clean and healthful pleoe of recreation
for our future ci ti zens and tendi llg to redlloe our juvenile delinquenoy by
giving them e decent place to go, I trust that you gentlemen will gLve my
request consideration.
If, upon final decision you agree as to exact location 01' plot, teXms
and duration of lease, YOll may notify me in writing, a oopy of your proposal
for study. If I deem the terms satis:Caotory, we shall immedie tely have a
lease drawn up, which shall be binding to both p3rties end oonstruction
shell begin at onoe. '
Thanking yo~ kindly for any consideration I may be given I remain
Very truly yours
G. W. Wilkins.
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Honorable City Commissione rs,
Clearwater, Florid a.
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you ere
hereby notified that due to the resignation 01' L. R. Garrison, late 01' the
Clearwater Police Department, and court order relating to same, signed by
Judge Bird end dated 22nd April, 1947, and in aacordanoe wlth the Rules and
Reguletions governing the Ci~ Employees Pension Plan# Seotion 5, part of which
reeds es follows:
"Employees who become, in the opinion of the Advisory Committee permanently
physioally or mentally incapicated to perroxm their duties may retire a~ter
continuous service of tl~ City rOT a period of ten years or more, provided
that 'sUch retirement shall C ont inue only 6S long as said physical or mental
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Service with City - 17 years and 9 months. Average salary for last
3 years - $196.11 2% of $196.11 per month equals ~3.9222 Multiplied
by 17 3/4 yrs worked - $69.62
It is hereby reoan.nended by the Advi sory Coromi ttee tha t Mr. Garrison
be paid monthly tm sum of $69.62.
Respectfully yours
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Frank A ber m t
Joe Rene
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THIS LEASE, made end entered into this 20 day of 11ay A.D. 1947 by end
between the City of Clearwater, Florida, a Municipal Corporation, looated
in l!lnellas County, ~"\lorid a, hereinafter called the Lessor, ani EDWARD D.
CONNERS o~ Clearwater, Florida, hereinafter called the Lessee,
WITNESSETlI, that ~or and in consideration or the mutual covenants herein
oontained and the rents provided Cor, soid Lessor does hereby lease, lot end
demise unto said Lessee the fOllowing described real estate situate in Pinellas
County, Florida, to wit:
The North seventy-i'ivo (N 75') feet of the West One Hundred (W 100')
feet of the land more fully described in 6 certain lease from the City
of Cleerwater to Harry ~. Talbot, and recorded in Deed Book'732, on
page 513, of the public records of Pinelles County, Florida.
TO HAYE iiliD TO HOLD the Sl:.lI11.e tor a tem beginning on the date o~ this
lease and continuing to and concluding on the 30th day of Se,ptEIllber, A.D.
1950, sUbjeot to the following terms and conditions:
1. Lessee agrees to payrental for demis ed premises in the sum of Two
Hundred ($200.00) Dollars for that period from date hereof to July 1, 1947
and beg! nning July 1, 1947 and conti nuing through the term;'hereof.; to pay a
monthly rental in advance in the amount 01' One Hundred am Twenty-five
($125.00) Dollars, to be IDid on the'lst day of each and every month.
2. Lessee shall keep any and all buildings located on demised lands
insured aga inst loss by fire in an amount not less than seventy-five (75%)
per cent of the full insurable value thereof, in a reputable old line f~re
insurance company with a policy provision protecting the interests of Lessor.
3'. Lessee sha~l have the right to sublease or assign this lease upon
wri tten approval of' Lessor, subject to all the or,tginal terms and provisions
hereof.
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4. Lessee shall permit no unlawful or offensive use to be made o~ the
premises and shall have the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages of any
weight in the business conducted on said property, subject to the laws
and ordinances o~ the State and City.
5. It is mutually agreed tnat Lessor shall have the right to cancel
this lease and repossess the property whenever the City Commission shall
deter.mine by Resolution that the property is required for municipal purposes,
upon sixty (60) days ~ritten notice thereof to Lessee, and upon reimbursement
to Lessee for the original cost of the building and any permanent improvements
made by him, less depreciation.
6. Lessor agrees during the tenus of this lease not to levy or collect
any municipal ad valorem taxes aguinst the real estate herein demised. Lessee
shall pay all other taxes levied aguinst the property and/or business.
7. Lessee agrees to pay all rentals herein required and per~orm all
other covenants herein stipulated and in default or violation thereof, this
lease shall be cancelled at the option of Lessor and Lessor shall be Dmmediately
entitled to re-enter and take possession of demised property.
8. Lessee covenants to keep the premises in a good state of repair and
to delivery ull the serne at the terrninati on of this lease in a s good condi ti on
as they now are, ordina~y wear, decay and damage only excepted.
9. All buildings and ];X3rmant improvements located on the property shall
be and remain the property 01' the Lessor and Lessee shall not erect any additional
buildings nor make any substantial atJ.ange in any buildings now 100 a"ted thereon
without the written consent of the City Manager. .
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10. 'Lessee shall have the right to secure a new lease on the property
herein demised upon the expiration of the present tenn, providing such option
shall be e:xerci sed not later tha t sixty (60) days bef.'ore the end 0 l' the term
hereof, such new lease to be ffiBde upon tenns and contions then to be agreed
upon.
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IN '':JITN'ESS WEEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands and seals the day
and year first wri tten above.
SEAL
CITY OJ!' CLE,AR':l,hTER, FLORIDA
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U1ty Auditor and Clexk
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Signed, sealed and delivered
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_ H:. G. Wingo
Mayor-Commissioner
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Edward D. Conners
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OITY COMMISSION lAINUTES, M.AY 19th. 1947
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Everingham's Pavilion
};lark Inn
H. E. Langford
(Beaoh Service Station)
Big Trail .Inn
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VALUATION
400,000.
65,6~0.
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RENT PER MONTH
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C. W. Harod (Bait Pier)
Shell Oil 00.
33,750.
41,250.
100,000.
30.000.
3.400.
28,000.
50.
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15.
35.
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Imperial Dooks including
-Watkins Tackle Shop
Youngblood Fish Dock:
TOTAL
105,000.
22,500.
829,550.
37.50
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EVALUATION COW~ITTEEtS REPORT
. Oi ty Park: Subdivision
Lot 1
$400,.000.
Lot 2
Street
Lot 5
Lot 6
210,000.
85,000.
125,000.
Lots,',.) & 4
Park:
Street
Lot 7
Lots 8 & 9 west of road
Lot 9 east of' raod
Lot 10
Lot 11
Lot 12
Lot 13
100,000.
70,000.
75,000 .
90,000.
l05,000.
60,000.
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$ l,3 ,000.
T. A. Johnson
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We, the undersigned residents of Cl.eerwater, County of Pinellas State of Flarid~,
living in and near the vioinity of Sou.th Greenwood Avenu.e, do hereby respeotfully
petitioll the Honorabihe Cit:f Commissi on of the City of Clearwater to lay and
install sidewalks on the same.
36 signed. SEE MINOrE FOLDER DATED MAY 19, 1947 for copy of petition.
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida.
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As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' ~ension Fund
you ara hereby notified that Mrs. Hilda Holt, Clerk-T.ypist, Gas & Water
Department and hirs. Juanita Blanton, Cashier, Finance Department have been
duly examined by a 100 ul physloiun and a re qualified to become members of' the
Pension Flan.
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Mrs. Holt ~nd I.Irs Blanton are also eligible, subjeot to the
approval. of the Board of T':Nstees, as to ege, length of service w1 th the
Oity, eto. It is hereby reoommended by the Advisory Committee that they be
aooepte~ into m~bership.
By:
Betty Unney
Seoretary
Very truly yours,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the
Oity Employees' Pension Fuhd.
Joe Rape
Joe Rape, Chairman
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Lee Mo Mullen
Lee Mo Mullen
Frank Abernathy
Frank Abernathy
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida.
Gen tl emen :
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension :l!'und
you are hereby notified that Harvey D. Dozier, Ass~ant Disposal Plant Operator,
has been duly examined by a local physioian and is qualified to beoome a
member of the Pension ~lan.
~. Dezier is also eligible as to age, length of servioe with
the Oity, etc. It is llereby recanmended by the Advisory Committee that he be
acoepted into mffinbership.
Very truly yours,
ADVISORY COl\11MITTEE of the
Ci'tiY Employee's Pension Fund
By:
Betty Urmey.
Seoretary
Joe Rape
Joe Rape, Uhairman
Lee Mc Mullen
Lee MoMullen
Frank Abernathy
Frank: Abernathy
May 19, 1947
C1 ty Commission
City ot Clearwater
Florida
Gentlemm :
It is respe ctfully reque sted the t you reo.)nsider the a otion
taken by you at the last regular meeting of the Commission whereby you rejected
the applioation of 11.go stino Capriotti and wi fe for a lio ense to sell intoxioating
liquors on t'he premises owned by them. and desoribed as Lot 37, Court Square
. Subdivision..
For;.your informa ti on, after a c cmplete investigation the State
'Beverage Department has granted permission for the issuanoe of a State and
;~;>':i.::<:,o: County license. .
;{;~:i':/~:::i,:',.:, '.' . ..... . In the event you see fi t to rejeot this applio ation age in, it
:;!',:t:~:~:;j;":,J:$';r.equested that you state the reasons therefor and have the seme reoorded
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OITY OF CLEARV1ATER
CITY, OOMMISSION NIINUTES, MAY 19, 1947
The Oity Cornmission met in regular session the evening of May 19th at
7:30 with the following memberspt"esent: J. O. Houze, J. R. Crane, H. D. Sargeant,
W. C. Wells, T. A. Johnson, Absent: none. Also present were City Attorney Geo.
W. Smith and Chief of Pelice J. J. Elliott.
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The ~eeting was oalled to order by Mayor Houze and the Commission
sittinB as a Board of .ndj ustnent ani ,Appeal brwgllt up far oonsideration, as
per previously advertised notice, the q uesti. on of ohengins the zoning law to
permit direotionsl signs. There was no one present who objeoted to suoh a
ohange.
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The minutes of the previous Commission meeting were now read and approved.
J~ petition was read from resident s of the Belmont section asking far the
construction of s sidewalk on S. Greonwood Avenue. A oonsiderable delegation
from this section was present ani 8 number of people spoke urging suoh action.
The CornmissiDners were in agreement that Bome sort of sidewalk, possibly marl
stabilized with oil, should be provided, the oost to be borne by the City
as a whole, end advised that this proposed ccnstruotiol1 would be given thorou~
o onsidera ti on.
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Park Subdivision, such report showir:g 0 total valuati on of $1,395,000.. It ~as
moved by Commissioner Crane seconded by Commissioner Wells and oarried that
the report be accepted and made a part a.r the City reoords.
City ,Httorney Smith read a proposed lease to Edward D. Conners, such
lease covering the Big Trail Inn property, and calling far a rental of $200.
f'rom. date of lease to July Is t and rental of' $12 5. per month from July 1s t
1947 through September 30, 1950 the termination of'the lease; the lease among
other things permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises. It
was moved by Oommissioner Orane seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried
that the lease as read be approved. It VJas moved by Commissioner Crane
seconded by Commissioner Sargeant and carried that a liquor license be issued
to Mx. Conners upon the payment of the usual fee and the execution,and delivery
of the 1.e ase.
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A1'ter hearing from City i~ttorney Smith that there was no vested public
interest in the alley adj oining the Horseohoe Oour'ts on the north, said alley
being on the Bbptist Church pro perty, it was moved by Commissioner Sargeant
seconded by Coromissiore r Crane and carri ed tha t the alley be olosed to the
general publio, with the understanding however that the City Fire Department
should have the right of ingress am egress upon the alley in the oourse of
their duties in fighting fires. .
By unanimous consent of the Commission, Liquor Ordinanoe #535 was now
read by title only. It 'was moved by Commissioner Crane seconded by Commissioner
Johnson and carried that Ordinanoe #535 be passed on seoond reading; Maraz-Houze
and COIllIIlissioner Sargeant voted ugainst the motion.
Attorneys, M. H. Jones representing the Florida Kentucky Liquor Store,
E. B. Casler representing the Sea Horse Restaurant and Bar, and Cyril Pogue
representing the Diamond Bar and Grill spoke against the passage of the
Ordi nance.
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It was moved by OommissiDner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Crane and
carried that there W~3 'bo be c onstrocted a t the City t S expense a seawall
across the west end of Laurel Street at a cost of $1500. This motion was on
the rec:xJmrnendation 01' the Oity Mane ger.
UFon the recommendation of' City Attorney Smith it was moved by Commissioner
Sargeant seconded by Commissioner Johnson and oarried that the City pay $750. to
the law firm of' McMullen, Idol,iullen and i'ogue, such sum. being; one half' of counsel
fees for representing the City in a suit broqgh t by Marshall Dancy concerning bond
coupons.
City Manager Bennett reported that tennis oourts at Seminole and Hillorest
have been put in shape and were now being used.
City Attorney Smith reyorted that he had been unable to come to any
satisfaotory agreenlent with Mr. Gus Wilder concerning the ramoval of a building
owned by Mr. Wilder which encroaohes on Palm Street. It was moved by Commissioner
Sargeant seoonded by Commissioner Crane and carried that the City ~ttorney be
directed to take the necessary legal steps to abate the building enoroachment and
open Palm Street.
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At the request 01' the City 11anliger it was moved by Commissioner Sargeant
second.ed by Commissioner Johnson end oarried that the City Manager be empowered
to place orders for $25,000. worth o~ equipment for Gas rlant reconstruction.
Ordinanoe #537, oonoerning directional si~ns, was read and it was moved by
Commissioner Sargeant' seconded by Comidssioner Crane and oarried that this Ordinanoe
be passed on its first reading.' ... .
A letter Vias reed frOIn G. N'. GerlsoIl oonoerning removal of' parking lteters
at his business location, 27-2t) H. ]'t. Harrison .tI.venue. This request was
re:!'erred to the Chie:!' of .1'olio e.
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It vias moved by G~mmissione I' Crane seooooed by Conuniss ioner 'NeIls and
oarried that the tuxi lioenses both issued and approved for issuance to
E. G. Daniels be transferred to ~rs. Bertha.Cl~re Wooddell.
The liquor license applioation of ABosti no CClpri otti again coming before the
Board, it was moved by Cormnissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Orane and
carried tllat the same be denied.
A letter oonoerning the o~ rut10n of u skating rink on Oi ty pro perty north
01' the Sea Horse 'Was referred to tho Lund .I~l).:.)rui sel Committee.
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Chief 01' l)olice, J. J. ':"~lliott soid thElt I,iI'. E. ...~. l.,c~lfrish of Dunedin had
recently given to the ~'olJ.cc Do:nlrtmen t (1 six man rubber raft to be used in
life saving ViorJ<:. The Ci ty Clerlc \')(lS directed to make aoknowlede;ment of this
gift.
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Various papers and letters r,:0n tioIled in these minutes are set out in full
below and are herewith limde Cl part of' the same.
.The City Commission now sitting as Trustees of the Clearwater Employees
Pension Fund heard read a recommendation from the Advisory Committee that L. R.
Garrison be paid monthly a pension of $69.62. It was moved by Commissioner Crene
seoonded.by Commissioner Johnson and carried that the recommendation be
approved.
The Trustees also heard read a recommendation from the Advisory Committee
that Harvey D. Dozier, Hilda Holt and Juanita Blanton be aocep ted as~,members
01' the pension plan. It was moved by Commissi one I' Wells seconded by Commissioner
Johnson and oarried that the reconEendation be approved.
There being no further business to oome before the Board the meeting was
adjourned.
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CITY COTe?d".ISSTOST P�1ITdUTES, MAY 19, 1947
�'lorida rarole Commission
C]searWaterj Florida,.
P���y ]_7, 1�47
Honorable rdayor and CS.i;y Co�iss3_on
City Hall o
CTearw�ter, Floi�ida.
Re: :,iar�;an J"ohnston
Gentlemen;
The.abave named individual has discuseed N�ith me his plan to drive
a#�axi cab and serve as manager for his mo-�her, Mrs. Bertha A. VTood�3e].1,
in op�rating a Taxi company in the City of. �lesrwas,er,
In this connection, I desire to submit the follov�ling iniormation
ior y�our consideration.
rJior��n J'ohnston has been knoyvn to the Florida Parole Commission
since Januar3�, 1945 at which time he rvas aceepted for parole supervision
for a period of four years iram the State of I�Zichigan, He came here wit3i,
a good ins�itutional record.
Durir� his two and one-half years here he has been coop�rativ� and his
displayed respect for law enforcement. He is indus�rious but Y�as o somewhat
unstable employment �:record.
E7nployers ;
Rotary J'uice 1'ress Co�npany, the late George Clair T�iooddell,
Foremen VlarQts `Paxi SPrvice, 14Ix�. George'�lare xigr,
1VIr. Geo�ge V�lhetstone, Hgent, Texaco Ai1 Compa�y, bTiller's
�iuta Seratcover �+Ifg. �ompany, I�dr. Douglas i�7ilier, h4gr.
I�iilitary Service:
In June, 1g1�5 r�,ichigan issued a release �rom parole supervision
that Johnston eould be indueted to military service. He v�as
honorably discharged from the tinited States Arm� on Fsbruary 23,
1946.
Subsequent xrrest:
On 14Iay 20, 1946 J'ohnston reported he un.intentionally violated a
City speed law on B�ay 19th while driving a ti7are's Taxi on the.
Be�tch Gauseway, was ar.rested, and chose to forfeit a�15,00
cash Bond in Clearwater �o?_ice Court,
I trust the foregoing information will be helpful to members of
the City Commission in the matter of Johnston;s �nticipated connection
with his mother's app�:ication as a Taxi operator in Clearwater.
Very truly yours,
�rnest B. Eklund
Parole and �robation
�upervisor
Ma� 15� 1946
Board of Commis�ioner's
Cleartivater, Florida.
Gent7.emen :
Thi� is a request for approval by you��(the city commissio�rts of
Clearwat�r) of the intended sale of �aniels Taxi, to myself 1`rlrs: B�rtha
�lare Vdooddell„ -
?�:y son 112or�an J'ohnston has been employed for sornetime as taxi drive
for Mr, Daniels, so wit� your apnroval I would �like verg much to purchase
Daniels Taxi, operating twa cars during summer, one 194.6 Piym.outn 4 aoor
sedan �nd one 191a.1 Ylymouth la, door sedau and other taxi permits to be used
later.
We have a,�reed on a pric�e arx'i hAve deposited same with l�ir. Daniels.
Hopin� you take every eon.sideration to pass this.
I am sincerely,
Mrs. Bertha �lare GJooddell.
Bosrd of Commissioner's
Clearw�ter, rlorida,
Gentlemen: .
Mrs. Bertha �lare ��ooddell weuld lilse to purcY�ase my Taxi Business
and we h�ve agreed on the pri�e. He'r son Morgan J'ohnston is ernployed by
me now and has had qui�e a l.ot expeTience in runnir� the business.
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She and her son will operate the business at 600 ClegelAnd street. TY�ey
only plan to operate two cars this summer, one 19�.6 �lymouth l�. daor sedan ond
one lg1�l Plymouth 4 door sed�n. Wher. business will perniit, they w3.11 use �he
other taxi permits i;ssued to Dcani.els Taxi lsst J'uly 191�.6.
I will appreciate this very much if it is approved.
Yo�ss tr�aly, �
E. G. Aaru.els
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CITY COIJIIJCIBSION MINUTEB, MAY 19th, 1947
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111�� N.E. Clevelanci Str.eet,
Clearw�ter, Flor�da.
To �learv�ater �ity Co�ission::
I, G. W. V�lilking, well knawn Citizen o� this City and permanent resident
for �'ourteen (11�) years do here-by aubmit the following requisition for your
considerati on.
To obtain, by lease, a plot of land suitable in size, for the erect;ion
of a permanent building, focmty (1�0) feet in width and eight3r ei t 88
feet in.length, to be used for the sole purpose of a r.oller skatng xink, and
refreshment concession.
The actuaJ. skating s�ce being fourty� (L�0) 3y (80) eighty feet and the
remainder of the ei�t (8) by �ourty (J�0) feet space being nsed for toi� ets,
check xooms,.sE�ating racks and concessiono The concession being�used �or
the sale oi' cold drinks, Ice cream, sandwio�mes and other such confections
as might be in popular demand i'or Children.
The location of said plot of land, being in the City of Clear�,�ater along
Clearwater Bay_on North Last entrance to Causeway Bridge nesr property 'knoy�n
as "The Sea Horse". The exact plot being decided by you.
I agree to erect a perm�nent building, at m� expen.se, of same dimensions
given above. This building shali cost anproaimately :,ix thousan� (6000.00)
dollars, exclusive of labor and equipment, which at termin�tion of lease shall
become proner�L3* of �he Citiy.
I futher agree and promise, if lease is •obtained� that said rink shall
be run in decency and that no obscene, praiane or indecent language, ac��ons
or scenes shall be to:Lerated. That I will permit no person or persons on
said premises, having any form oi' alcholic bevera�es on their person ar under
the influence �here-of, me knotving of such or being informed by another that
such condition_ exists.
The object of this xequest being for a livelyhood for myself and family
and at the sam.e ti� providing a clean and healthful plac2 oi recreation
ior our future citizens and tending to reduce our juvenile delinguency by
giving th�.n a decent place to go, I trust thati you gentleman v�ill g=4e my
request consideration.
1f,_ upon iinal decision you agree as to exact l�cation of plot, te�n.s
and cluration oi' lease, you may notify me in writing,� a copy of your proposal
for stuc�y. If Z deem the texms satisfactory, we shall immediately have a
leas�; drativn up, which sha11 be binding to both parties and construction
sha�7: begin at once. -
Thanking you kindly for any consideration I may be gizren I remain
Very truly yours
. G, P,I. Wilkins.
IvtaY 14, 1947 .
Honorable City Commissr�ners� .
Clearv�ater, Florida.
Gentlemen: �
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Ftu�d, you are
i�ereby notified that due to the resign.ation of L. R. Garrison, late of the
Clearwat�r Police Department, and court order relating to same, signed by
�7udge Bird and dated 22nd April, 1gL�7, and in aacordance w�th �re Ru1es and
Regulations gover�ixg the Qity Employees P�nsion P?an, Section 5, part of which
reads as follows:
"L+'mployees who become, in the opinion of the �dvisory Comnittee permanently
�hysically ur mentally incapicated to perform their duties may retire a�:�er
continuous service of the City for a period of ten years or more, provided
that +su;ch retirement shall continue o�ly as long as said phy,sical or mental
incapaeity exists.t'-
L. A. Garrison is entitled to receive the followin; pension mon.ies:
Se.rvice with City - 1'J years and 9 months. Aver�ge Salary for last
3 ye ars -�,�"196.11 2� of �196.11 per month equals y�3.9222 Multiplied
by 17 3/4 Yrs worked -�69.62
It is hereby recctnmended by the �dvisory Committee thart P�r, Garrison
be paid monthl�r t.he sum of �b9.62.
Respectiully yo�zrs
11DVISORY" COr�ffTTEE
J�e R�pe Frank Abern�athy
Joseph T3ape Lea t�,.,8 u Frank llberna tl�,y
Lee lvicNiul�n�
BS,.:Betty U�e9.
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TIiIS I.�ASE, �ade and ar�t�red into this 20 day o�' n7�y A.D, lgli.7 by t�nd
hetween the �ity of Clearwatex�; Florida, a Munzcipr�l Gor�orat3,on9 �ocated
in Finellas Cou:aty, Florida, hereina�ter called the I�assoa�, arxi EDWARD 1�,
GONNERS of �learwater, Florida, hereinafter cal�ed the Lessee�
WZT�T�SSETH, that �`or and in corisidere-tion of the mutual covenants herein
contained and the rents provided 1Gor, said Lessor doas hereby lease; lot and
demise unto said Zessee the fo�7.avi�g described raal c�state situate in Pinellas
County, Florida, to �vit;
The Nor�h seventy-five (N 751 ) Peet o� the Wes� One Hundred (W 100� )
feet of the la�d more fuZly describad in a certain leasa from the City
of Clearwater to Harry P. Talbot, and recorded in Deed Bc�ok�'732, on
page 513, of the public records oi Pinsllas County, Floxida,
TQ H!'iVE iii�TD TO HOLD the sams for a term beginning on the d�te of this
lease and continuing to and concluding on �the 30th day of Sep�enber, A.D.
1g50, s�bject to the i'ollocving terms and conditi,ons:
l, Lessee agrees to payrental for demised premises in �he sum of �o
Iiundred (�200,00) Dollars far tbat period fro;m date he'reof to July 1, 1947
and beginning �'uly l, lq�.'] and con�i.nuing through the t.erm.��.ereof!� to pay a
monthly rental in adva�ce in the amour�t o.f (1ne Hundred a rxl Twenty-five
(�125.00) Dollars, to beFaid on the•lst daS�� of each and every month.
2. I,�ssee shall keep ��y* and all bu:ildings located� on demised lands
insured against loss by fire iu an amount not less than se�enty-five (75%)
per cent o� th� full insurable value thereof, in a reputable old line fvre
. insurance company w�th a policy provision protecting �he interests of yessor.
3•. Zessee shall have the right to sublease or assign this lease upon
w-ritten approval of I�essor, subject to all the or�;ginal terms and provisions
hereof , �
1�. Lessee shall permit rio unlawiul or offensive u�e to oe made of the
premises and shall have the privilege oi selling alcoh�lic beverages of any �
weiglrt in the business condueted on said property, 5ub�ect to the laws
and ordinances oi the S�ate and City. .
5. I�t is mu�ually agreed that I,essor shall lx�ve the righx to cancel
, this Iease and repossess the propertp whe.never i;he City �omrsission shali
determine by Aesolution that the propesty is required for municipal purposes,
� upon sig�y (60) days written no-tice thereof to Zessee, and upon -reimbursament
� to Zessee for the original cost of the building �nd any permanent improvements
mads by him, leas depreciation.
6. Lessor agrees during the terms o� �this lease not to levy or collect
ang municipal ad valorem tiaxes against the real estate h�rein demised. I,essee
shall. �ay all other taxes levied against the property and�or business.
' 7. Lessee agrees to pay all rentals herein required and perform all
otner covenants herein stipulated and in default or violation Lhereyf, this
lease shall be cancelled at the option o:, Zessor and Zessor shall be imraediately
eniitled to re-enter ar�d take possession o� deanised propert�,
' �. Ze�see covenants to keep the premises in a good state of repair and
i to delivery up the same at the termination of this lease in as good condition
� as they now sre, ordinaa3y w2ar, decz,r and damage only excepted.
9, x11 buildings and permant improvem�nts loeated on the propertg shall
be and remain the property of the Lessor and Lessee shall no� erect any additional
buildings nor make any su'ostantial ehange in any buildings naw located thereor_
withou-G the written conssnt of the Cit� l�ianager. •
' T0. Zessee shall have the right to secure a new lease on the property
herein demised upon the expiration of the p resent term, providir� such option
shall be exercised not later that sixt;r (60) days be�ore the erll o f tne term
hereoi, such new lease to be made upon t erm c and c�ntions then to be agreed
' upon. .
�' IN :'1TTi�'SS YJi�RiOF, the parties hereunto set' their hands and seals the day
� and year first written above.
� CITY OF CLLAR�;'JATl�i:, FL(3t"tIDA
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�TT�ST. ity �anager
Countersigned:
ity xuditor and lerk
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' b�ayor-Commiasioner
Signed, sealed and delivered .
in -L•he presen.ce oi' : ,
H. G. 'v+rin�o s (SE�Z)
� • �dward D. Canners
,, Fi�ank Aberna th.y
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Geo e V� . �mi�Gh ,
�ity 1�ttorney
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CTTY COIvlMISSION MI1Vf7TES, A4A.X 19th, 191�'7
� CLEAR6'dAT +'ft BF�,CH RI+IIvTAIS
VIaLU� TI 0N
EvPringham's Pavilion � 400l000.
�ark In.r� 65, 6y0.
H. �o Langford
(Beach Service Station) 33,75�.
Big Trail Inn L�1,250a
Clearwater Beach Gourts 100,D00.
��rlywine & Smith (Dock) 30,000.
C. V1. Harod (Bait Pier) 3,y.00.
Shell Oil Co. 2g���Q�
Imperial D�cks including
Watkins Tackle Shop 105,000.
'voungblood Fish Dock 22,500.
TOTAL � 829,550.
Ma y 16 , 19l�7
EP�LU�TION CO���'[ITTEE' S REPORT
Cit.y Park Subdivision .
Lot 1
�1�.00 ; 000 .
Lot 2 Street
I�ots'�.� & �, 210,A00.
Park �5,000.
Lot 5 125,000.
Zot 6 Street
FtENT P�R. MON'I'H
• � 125.
200. (including
depreciation)
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50.
15.
35.
25.
37.50
10.
5�'0 . 00
L°t 7 100,000.
I,ots g& 9 west of road 70,000.
Lot y east of raod 75,000.
Lot 10 90,000.
Lot 11 105,000e
Lot 12 • 60,000.
Lo1; 13 75,000.
TOTAL � 1,395,000.
T. A, J'ohnson
' Gha irman .
P E T I T I O N
GrQ, the undersigned residen�s of Clearwater, County ai Pinellas State of Fla: ida,
living in and near the vicinity of South Greernvood kvenus, da here�y respectiully
petition the fIonorab�e City Commission of the City of Clearwater to l�y and
install sidewalks on the same.
36 signed, SEE MINUTE FU7IDER DATID lU�FsY 19, 1947 for copy o� petition.
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Hon:prable Gity Comtnissionexs
Clearwater, Florida. '
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the Ci�� oi' Cl�arwater Iln;ployees� Pensian �'und
you are here'bsr notifiec� th�t it2rs. Hilda Halt, C,Ierk-Typist, Ga9 3c 4Va�er
Department and l�trs. J'ur�nita Blant��, Cashier, Finance De�artment liave boen
duly examined vy a local physician and are qusZified to bee�uie mQmbnrs of tiie
Peneion Plan.
I�Jfrs. Holt an3 �irs �lan�on are also eligible, subject �o the
appxoval� of the �oard of Txustces, as t� age, length of service with the
City, e�c. It is hereby recommended by the Aclviso*�y Committee :;ha� they be
accep�ed�into membership. �
VQry truly yours, _ .
BY: 9DUISORY COMMLTTEE of the
Bett3* iTzviep a Ci,ty E1np��yeeS' Pensian �uhd.
Sec�s�ary
^ • Joe Rape
, . . J'oe ap� e �ha irman _
- • Lee IvIc Mullen ,
. . �-'ivlc ullen
Frank Abernathy
r � • rrank �bernathy
n�ay 1�.,� Y947
Honor$�le City Cemmissi,oners
C.Iearwatar, Fiorid.a.
Gen t]. emen ; •
As Tru.stees of the Gity of Clearwater E1np;Zoyeas' Pezision �''und
you are hereby notified that Harvey D. �o�ier� Ass�stant Dispos,�1 Plant Operator,
has been duly exami.ned by a locaT physician and is qualified to become a
member of the rension F,lan.
N7r. Dozier is alsn eligible as �':o age, length pf sesvice �vi�Gh
the C�.ty, etc. It is hereUy rec�.men@ed by the Advisory C;ommittee that he be
accepted into mernbershig. .
Very tr�zly gours,
ADVISORY COP�MITT� of the
Cii�y �mployee's Pension �'und
By:
Betty Urmey J'oe Rape
Secxetary " Joe Rape, hairman .
' I,eE Me 1�7u17.en
T�ee MeMullen
Frank Aherna�h�
" ' �rank �.bernaThy
��Y 19, 1947
City Commission
City of Clearw�tsr
�'loxida
Gen.tlenen -
It is xespectfutly reauested that you rec.�nsi�er the action
taken by you at the �ast r�gular m�eting o�' the Comin�.ssion whereby pou xejected
the application of kg�stino Caprio�ti and wifs for a license to se1� intoxieating
liquors on t�he pxemises ova�d by them and descrilae� as zot 37, Gourt Square
Sub divi si on. ,
Fa�..your in.forma�ion, ai'ter a cc�mpYe�e in.vestiga�tian tke State
Beverage Department has granted permission foz� the issuance oi a State and
County license,
In the event you see fit to reject this applica�icn agaa.n, i;t
is requested that you :state the reasons therefor and have the aame rer,oxded
, in the minutes of the CommiGsion meeting.
YQurs very �rulyy.
J. Tweed P/feMu.l.len
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cz�� corrmnzsszoN �rr[rr�s, �!s 19, i9!+7
The Gity Cc,mmission m�t in xegi�lar ses�ion they evenirig of May J.gth at
7�30 with �he following membexs�esent: J`. O, Houze, J, R. Crane, H� D, SaxgEant,
VJ. C, y`Te11s, T. A. Johnson,, Absent: none. kTao �resent were Oity Attorney Geo.
W. Smith ai�d �hief of PDlice �'. J, Elliott, •
Tl�e "ffiee'czng was cal:led to order by Mayt�r Houze anrl the Commission�
sitting a� a Board of .t�djustment as�. kppea� braught up far� consideration, as
per previ�usly advertised notice, the questi.on o�' ehanging the zoning-1aw to
permit directional signs. There was no one present who objected to such a
change.
The minutes o.f �he previous Commission,mee�ing were nrnv read and appxoved,
A petition was reed from resi�,�;nts of the $,elnont s�etion asking for the
construction of a sic�ewalk on S. Gre�;nwocd Avenue. A cox�siderabl.e delegati�n
from this section was present arxi a number of people s�oke urging such action.
The Corn�nisaianers were zn agre�ent �hat some sort oP sidewal�, possibly marl
stabilized vait}� oil, ahoul.d b� provided, the cost to be borne by the City
as a whole, and advised that tYiis proposed cc�stxucti�n v��ould be given thurou�i
cousidarati �n.
Commissioner J'ohnson read the Zand Appraisal Committees' repoxt on City
Park Subdiv-i..;ion, such report showisg a tota]. valuation of �1,3�5,000. Tt was
moved by Conmissioner Crane seconded by Commissioner Wells ard carried that'�
the report be accepted and made a gaxt aP the City rec�rds. .
City i�ttqrney Sm.ith read a proposed lease to Edward D. Conners, such
lease covez�ing the Bi�g Trail Inn pro�rty, and caTling f� a rental of �200..
from, date of lease to J'ul� lst Qnd rental oi wl2$, per month from July lst
194-7 t�rough September 30, 19$0 the,termination oi the lease; ��e lease among
other things permitting the sale of alcoholia beverages on the prem�.ses, It
�vas moved by Comrriissioner Crane secon@ed by Counnissioner J'c�nson and carried
tlzat the lease as rEad be approved. It v�as moved by Commissioner Cxane
seconded by Coz�missioner Sargeant and carried �hat a].iquor license be irisued
to lir. Conriers upon tY�e payment of the usual fee and the execution,and delivery
of the lease.
iifter hearirg from� City f,ttarney Smith that there was no vested public
i�terest in the r�Zley adjoining the Horsesho� Gour�ts on the north, said alle�
being on the Baptis� Church pmperty, i� t��as moved by Commissioner Sargeant
secondsd by Gommissior�r Crane and carried t}iat the alley be closed to t'he
gener�l publ�c, with the understanding however tihat the City ri�e Departmen.t
sb.ould have the rigl?t of ingress a�l egress upon the alley in the course of
�;he ir duties in fi �. cing �ir �s ..
I3g un�ani.mous consent of the Corsmis�ion, Ziquar Ordinance m535 was nrnr�
read by title only, It was moved by Commissioner Crane secnnded by Commissioner
Johnson and carried that Ord�n.ance �535 be passed on secnnd,reading; �Yayor gouze
and Commissioner Sa�geant vote@ against the motion.
Attorne,ps, NI. H. Jones representing the Florida Kentucky Liqttor St;ore,
E, B, Casler representing the 5ea Horse Restaur�ni and Bar, and Cyril P�gue
representing the Diamond Bar and Grill spoke against the passage oi the
Ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Crane and
carried that there �o be constructed at the Cityts axpense a seawall
across the �est end of Zaurel Street at a e�st o� �1500, This motion was on
the ree�omraeniiation of the City Ivi�anager,
Upon the recomrnendation of �ity 13ttas•ney Smith i�G vaas mo�red by Gom�issioner
Sargeant sec�nded by Conmissioter J'ohnsr�n and carried f,Y�at the City uay �750. to
the law iirm o3 P�IcllTullen, Iucl4Iullen and i'ogue, suoh �um bein� one ha�.f oi counsel
�eas for reF.�esen�ing the City in, a suit braL�ght by 11�arshall Dancy concerni� bond
coupons.
City I�2anager Hennett reported ihat tennis courts at Seminol� and Hillcrest
have been put in sh��e and were naw Ueing used.
City Attorney Smith reported �hat he had been unable to come �o eny
satisfaetory agreement with h',r, Gus Wilder concerning the removal of a buildis�g
ou��ned by Mr, Vdildar whi ch encroaches on �alm Street, It was mo�red by Commissio-ner
Sa��ea:�t aec�nded by Commissioner Crane and carried tha� the City ��ttorney be
dirBcted to talce �Ghe necessery legal ste,�s to abate the buildzr.g encroachment and
o�en Palm Street.
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, At the request of the Ci,ty y2an�ger i� was moved by Commissioner SArgeant
- seconded by Com�i.ssioner Johnson and c�rried that the C3,ty �4ianager be empowered
to place orders far �2>,000. �vorth of equipment for Gas Plant reconstruo�ion.
Ordinance �537, concerning directional signs, was read and iti was moved by
' Commissioiie'r Sarge,a�'-sec�nc�ed by Couimissioner Csane a�ud carried thrat �his Ordinanco
be nassed on its first readi�. � , , � ,
A lettex was rea� from G. ].V. Carlson concerning removal oS' p�rking fieters
a� his business location, 27-2.y N. Ft. HArrison Avenue. This request was
referred to the Chief of t'olice. -
It ��tas moved by CammiSsioner Crane secorxled by Commissioner ti'�ells and
carried tihat the taxi'licenses both S.ssued and approved for issuance to
E, G. L�aniels be transferred to birs. Bertha4Clare 4Vooddell.
The liquor licenss application of tlgostino Capra.otti again caming beforo the
Bosrd, it v,�as moved by Commissioner J'ohnson seco��? ed by Commissioner Orane and
carried that the same'be'denied.
i� ].etter concerning the aperation of a skating riniz on Ci�ty proper�y north
of the Sea Horse ryas referred to the Zand kppraisal C�mmittee,
Chief o� Police, J. J. �1liott said that hTr. E. �.. Ititc.�lfrish af Dunedin had
recently given to tk�e �'ol.ice De�artment a six man rubber raft to be us,ed in
life savin� v;�.rl�, ' The Cit� C1erk ti�aas directed to r�ake acl�nowledgment o,f this
gift:
Various p�pers and letters �entioned in these minutes �re set ou.t in full
bel�v�� and are lierewith �.ade a part: of the same.
.The Ci�y Gommission no�v sitting as Trustees af the Clearwater �ployaes
Pension Fund hear� read a recommendation from the Advisory Commi;Gtee that L. R.
Garrison be paid monthly a pension oi �"�'69.62. It was moved by Commissioner Crane
. seconded� by Commissioner Johnson and c arried �that the recommmdation be
approved.
The Txustees also heard read a recommendation from the Advisory Commiti;ee
that IIrarvey D. Dozier, Hi1da Holt and J'uanita Blanton be acceptzd asi�members
o� the pension plan. It was moved by Ccmmissioner `'�Tells seconded b� Commissioner
• J'ohnson and carried �hat the recomnendation be approved.
TherP being no further business to come beiore tYie �oard the meeting was
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