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05/02/1949 ..Lr-, "..- . F .".'.,1;....." " : I , I I 1 I ". I ! ~ ,\ . ~ . j ", , '1 i , ! , I I I '. ", " ,~ . 'A . J "2-+ S F><.';I' ~ f~; I.~ '.:. ~\. ,,lJ.:( >~ I i: 1'j~'l,i~'f':~ f' .'i .. I CITY COMMISSION MEETING May ~. ~949 The City Cmmmission of the City of Cle8r~ater met in re~a1ar session the evenin~ of Mf:Y 2,1949 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall with the following members present: Harry D. Sargeant Herbert M. Brown 1e It:i.nd l!'. Dr eY/ Guy L. Kennedy Mayor Commissioner Commissioner Commi~sioner Commissioner \ '" : , . . Absent - E. B. Cusler, Jr. Boyd ~. Bennett - city Mun~ger George McClamma Chief 01' Police Ben Krentzman City Attorney The meeting huving been called to order, the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 21st und the speoial Meeting of April 29tb were rebd and approved. Also present: A letter addressed to the Commission from H. H. Baskin. Chairman of the Board o~ Trustees, Pinellas hrea Boy Scouts of America, informs the Commission that .the Board will have 1)lan5 for re-establishing the sea Scout Base ready to submit at an early date. A letter to the Commission from George ~ezey, 1100 Charles st. suggests that property owners of Clearwater Beach be assessed for beacb restoration by the same method with which improvement liens are assessed against benefited properties. A letter addressed to MayorSargeant by Mrs. Anna L. Krei~er, Secretary, Crest Lake Associction~ requests that the Commission take action to have speeding eliminated in the Crest Lake Area. A letter addressed to the COmITission, by the Moster Plumbers Associ~tlon, disf. ')proves the use of septic tanks as approved, by the ~)tate Boara of Health ~s the tank has no partition or baffle plate Rnd would reauire more frequent cleaning than the tanks no~ in use. The plwmbers stated they would install the tanks according to specificbtions but ~ould not guarantee that the tanks ~ould operate for any given time or be responsible tor the tanks in any way. Commissioner D.re'W moved that receipt of the ?lumbers .;'ssociation's letter be acknov;ledged tlnd the J~tisociation be ini'or.med t.ha t the County Health Depart- ment OtiS not~ed the City to change its speoifications for septic tanks and their letter will be given aue consideration ~henever tbe matter should come up for discussion. COnlmissioner Kennedy seconded the !:lotion and. it carried unanimously. I . ,~ .'/ . ' ! . . . . r.. . ',A'!'/: . j ,'.." ......, . '.:-,:":~\ ;.':>~".:/:'.~'}.'I:<;_, \ (,..:,~ . ~i6ij",'it,,,, The city Clerk repol'ted the t the old MUI1Gttlay Hotel property had been assessed at 8 valuution of ';70,000. 011 the land only and read a letter from the Esselstyn Investment Co., ~ich said that the sale of the hotel site ~as being discussed >>ith several prospective buyers. Commissioner Dre~ moved that the matter of the I\~andalay Hotel structure be tabled. Commissioner Brov;n seoonded the ootion and it carried unanimously. In connection \'lith rent ing of rooms in Rl rireas, eit y Manager Bennett reported that the City did n~t look for violatLms of the Zoning Ordinance but where violations ~ere found the owner of the property ~as notified. Attorney Lee Baker stated that it was his opinion that the display of "for rent" signs was a violation of the Zoning Ord inane e, but tha t the rent ing of four rooms or less was not a violation, as a rooming house was defined as a place in which five or more rooms were rented. Colonel Silkman, who is building a ne~ home wanted to know why he should not be permitted to build a garage apartme nt . City A.ttor ney Krentzman explained the "non-CD hformlng use" clause in the Ordinance in ~:nswer to Col. Silkman's question. Ivlr. Marvin Bo~'ce seid he didnt believe the room rentin~ question should have been placed before the Commission but should be h~ndled throu~h the couxts. Commissioner Drew moved that the City M~naGers report be accepted. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion and it cnrried by the unanimous vote of the Commission. City Attorney Krentzman reported that he had contaoted H. Lane Coachman, Executor of the E. n. Coachman Estate but that Mr. Coachman had not deoided ~hether to grant the City'S request for 15 ft strip of the property West of Osceola j..,'le. Mr. Ralph Richards, Attorney for .Mr. Carl Stlg,' said Mr. stig and Mr. Snyder felt that the City should vacate that part of Jones St. west of Osceola Ave., as they hud requested, or improve it. Commissioner Drew moved that the .matter be deferred to the next meeting. Commissioner Kenned.y seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Ralph Richards told tlle COIl'J!Ilissioll tbat his client, Mr. ~arl Covey .had put in pa ving on Lake Drive bet\'ieen Harvard and Dartmo uth sts at a. caa t of ~1153.l4 and requested that the City allow Mr. Covey a liberal discount on his Harvard st paving assessments as a consideration. Commissioner Drew said granting such a request would establisb a precedent and others wishing to have paving would be enoouraged to put in paving and then xequest a refund from the City. No offioial action was taken on Mr. Covey's request. . -". '~~( . ':' ., ..; ,~ ~ '" '. " .'1':......':.\.. J1 l .; '" ..,..:..:~..;.~~:;:,~ j . >r:;'~ "U\?::~J ....... .')",S;:'~f~;,;;~!L~l ,.,.. ,', ~l "'i'::.',:,;}\~.!..";~~ ") .':\ " 'ft !~~ J .', ;, ':,1 ..\ ~ --...... \ i ." ... '" ,On. ',i'. M ^" .. _",_ ~ _. I "'V ~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1949 \," Mr. C. E. Ware told tne Commission he thought the ordinance on Dogs and Cats at large was too restrictive and would cause a furore of protests if passed. He did not believe dogs should be prohibited from being in public places, except ~hen uDder leash. Mr. Lloyd l~lillips, also vOioed his opposi- tion to the Ordinance as written. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner Kecmedy and curried, Ol'd iJ"1..ance 11571 Vias passed on the third reading wi th secti on 7 dele ted. Voting "aye" Mayor Conuniasioner Sargcan t, and co.mmissionem Brown, Dre~ and Kennedy, "no" none. :;;...."...... I ,j "j J j " :'i.... On a motion by commissioner Drown, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and unanimously carried, the City Manager was instructed to ~et information relative to equipment to protect policemen when catching dags. Mr. Roy Mains appeared before the Commission and requested t!~t Lo~ 10, Block G, Fairmont Subdivision be leased to the Colored Legion Post for use as ~ Le~ion Home. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the City Manager be authorized to 1e~se the lot at ~1.00 per ye~r provided the legion beRlns construction within one year. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it carried unani- mously. Commissioner Dre~ 9sked that consideration or Edward Faulks application for license be deferred until the Coma~ittee had an opportunity to study the references given. He said that the Committee would meet Tuesday May Jrd at 4:30 1'1\'1. , ~ . .:1 . J I ,] OJ .'1 1 J ':J "1 :J A report from the City IVlanager on Mr::l. Wells complaint about dust from a parking lot 'lIliS deferred, by consent. Tne Tl'a1'flc Committee re.lJorted thut arrangement had been made to move the bus stop from ,in front of the Davey-~cMullen building to the space just North of Peace Memo.rial Gymnasium. Mr. VTickman of' the Clear.....atElr Transit said that the new location was quite agreeable to his compwny as a temporary arrangement but that the Company was making a survey of possible new routes and new stops which would take some time to co~plete. Commissioner Drew moved that the duties of the Traffic Committee be turned over to the City Manager. Commissioner Bro~n seconded the mqtion and it carried unanimously. ,1 ./ Discussion of the tie-in between the City Plumbing Exwmining Board and ~~ the state Board of Heal t.h and the City Attorney's report on COlutesy signs .was deferred, by unanimous consent. City Manager Bennett presented a resolution ~hicll would require 40 property owners to clean their lots of grass, ~eeds and underbrush. Commissioner Brown moved that the resolution be approved. COnilllissioner Kennedy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. City Manaeer repo~ted that it would cost $8,000.00 plus the cost of the land to open Grano Central st. from Ewing Ave. to Greenwood Ave. Comnissioner Brown moved that the proposal be tabled for the present. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dre~ and carried unanimously. The city ~8na~er reported on closing the open ditch between the gas plant ~nd stevenson Creek end presented blue prints sho~inB the proposed constructiop divided into sections. He estimated the total coat at ;67,000. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner Bro~n and un~nimously carried, the matter was deferred until the budget for the next fiscal year comes up for dis- cuss ion. The City Manager reporting on the proposed plan to install concrete side- walks on the West dide of G-reenwood n.ve. from Drew st. Nort.h estimat'ed the p~obable cost at $10,500. for side~alk 5 ft wide and 3i inches tbick from Drew st. to Marshall st. On a illotion by Commissioner Dre\,j, seconded by COI:lluissioner Kennedy and unan1m~usly carried the matter ~as deferred until sucl1 time as the budget comes up for discussion. C. ~. \'lare spEJaKing of the proposed lifting of rent control, said complete information shou1d be avnilable to present to the Governor ~hen application is made. By unanimous consent, the proposal to advertise a Public .Hearing on the lifting of rent controls in Clear~~ter ~as defer~ed for further considention. Robert Thompson Jr., representlng the General Building Contractors, re- commended changing tne method of collecting fees on building permits and suggested a fee of l~ of 2 cents per square foot. The building department was requested to examine permits iss~ed since January 1, 1949 and apply the suggested system for a comparison with the receipts from the method now in use. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner Brown and ananLmously carried, the City Manager was authorized to carry out tne recommendations now permitted under the 1a~ and rft~uest the Contractors Board to submit a plan for a change in the method of dete~mining the amount of fees. Mr. William H. Valentine appeared before the Commission and requested that the City erant him a 120 day option to purchase l~ lots in Avondale subdivision at ~325.00 per lot. ,', ~ ~I""'__. ~' .1 '. . . '" . ..\- i 1 t I I ! l r ! .:..:,,)\.. ".""'. ' ~/ ,;,' ~ . /:\ ... \'\ . " 1,<<. :,.:....:.: . ,">:~?('./" .~~: ~~~:(~!:;'~\': .',.... :;::.".:;; '.;J. .~ .,.:..".:..::;,,::::;,:L. ~ .," " . i ,,;~:'\'O:,<\',;(:.';:'~':.~....'<\.~;,. ~ ._' : . I .. . ~~t~1~~1~i~;';i~r'i!(~;'i:;('."; ~.j1;"'''H'r.."I, 'J'I:.! ,...j--.."..., ..'. '.. ~~~~~~{1~1t~f;~{;)f~1!~~~~Af~;:;\;:.:: :'..,; CITY COMt~ISSION MEETING May 2. 1949 , .~; . ..~:, :,:, " '..:' ,,;'.:, Mr. C. H. Marlow requested that he be allowed to buy two of the lots at the listed price of $350.00 per lot (Lots 14 & 15. Block C). Commissioner Drew. . suggested that Mr. Marlow be allowed to purchase one of the lots and thai' .~~t be ,'~ given a 120 day option on the other provided he applies for one building:immediate- . ly and the other within the 120 day option period and that Mr. Valentine be given an option as requested. un the other 12 lots. Commissioner Drew mov~d that both, l'equests be granted as outlined. Co.cnmissluner Kennedy seoonded tbe motion and it carried unan1mously. A letter to Mayor Sar~eant from the Shell Oil Company stated that the Com- pany would offer no objection to a gasoline pumP. and ta~k on the Harod dook property if the equipment is used exclusively for the storage and sa~e of fuel oil to boats. By consent. the matter 'vWf;lS deferred as no request far such in- stallation had been received. City M~nager Bennett presented the report of the County Servioe Officer for the month of March. On a motion by Commissionor Brown. seconded by Commissioner Drew and unanimously carried. the report was accepted. The City Monag~r reported it would cost ~650.00 to prepare the parking space on Corom.do .l1.ve. bet'vWeen the Ca useVia~r and the Coronado Hotel. By unanimous con- sent. the Commisoion authorized the use of the lot as parking space in its present . condition, and defer.red Elction on its improvement. 1')(( ,., :',":':::{.:'::::':,::; !. '.;' .:;'.;,.{.!.i i '. r a letter from h.lf'red c. Vlyllie complains of the hardship caused by banning of parking on both siues of Dre~ ot. bet~een Myrtle Ave. and Coast Line HR. He requests thu t parking be permitted un the North sid e of the street. Commissioner Drew .moved the. t parking be pern.itted OIl the north side of the street. The motion ~as seconded by COIDUliHsioner Kennedy and unanimously carried. A letter from the Clear\.vater ShUffleboard Club requested that the City con- tribute $3.384.00 for the construction of seven additional terrazo courts. On a motion by Commissioner Bro~n, seconded by Commissioner Drew and unanimously carried, the matter ~as deferred for future discussion in connection with tbe budget. A contract for coke, for the Gas plant, at ~13.90 per ton \\as submitted by the City Manager. Commissioner Kennedy moved the contract be approved. Com- missioner Brown seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The following gas & water main extensions were submitted for approval: 150' of l~" gas main on Setty Lane 350' of 1" P;:BS main on S. "Jnshington 1:00' of 2" water main Plumose. st. 500' of 2" ~8ter moln Keene Rd. 200' of 2" water n:ain S. Garden Ave. Commissioner Brown moved th~!.t the extensions be approved. seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the proposed Ordinance on Trailers~as not reedy to present to the Commission. $250..00 . 170.00 150.00 350.00 280.00 Commissioner Drew The Various papers, letters, resolutions and etc. men~oned in these minutes are set out belo~ and are hereby made a part thereof. April 29. 1949 Mayor-Commissiuner Sargeunt Commissioners: E. B. Casler LelEl.nd F. Drew G. L. Kennedy Herbert M. Brown Gentlemen: There will be a regular meeting of the Commission r.1onday evening. May 2, 1949 at 7:30 P.M. City Hall. Very truly yours, Boyd A. Bennett Boyd A. Bennett City Manager ( s ien e d) '. ~---. '" , . > ".. ;'1/ '." "{';"~':'" '.'., .... ..../.: ..... .' ," '", v :;~:'; ,', ~:~u;~~;}r;~',~; ,'. '-' . "'h .".,1, 'It..'''..,-.. ...., r;l~ ~~f~i~l , '''''~'i'''('''~''~''~ : . }f,~~1;;~~~[:'1 :. ~ ..', . ',. . , ~ . . .".. l , "\:;;)(:>", ',. /i"\ '.~ i, I , : I ''\ ''''.:..\,~ .,f' ..~. .,,,' ~"".' "~.'~- :'; "":' J '.':'.. ~ : :l , ' '~ ~ 'L :L1 CITY COMMISSION MBETING May 2. ~949 ~<::;/.t' :>'\(~' :!~;'~<\~.'~.t:.j:',~\Y.~\\r..t:}', ~.. ~;.,,,:.J1i/~i;.L:;~uii':~~1.ftj. .' -, '(' - ,\. .' ;', .~ . . .,' , . · i ',:':'l~f:~~' <>,",.f..r.-.:. AGENDA 1. Reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 21. Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29. Report of the City Clerk on the assessment of the old hotel property on Manda1ay Avenue. Report on what tile property owners expect to do with. this property. , . "(", j' " ')"".'r.' ':';;.;';'.' '..', " ,," , . , ,.' .'~ J\'~ ,:..~:~:.t' . , " ~ "'1' , ~, 'f.', . . '-'.. ",;. , ..,' '. ..//:~ . ;.~~{'," ~!~~i~\lfi,. . "I,:,4K', ):~~~ Reading of 2. 3. Manager's report on Mrs. Howe's letter in connection with the roomer in her house at 418 Jasmine Way. 'Wh.ich WtiS deferred from the speoial l~eet- ing of April 21. Report of the city Attorney and City Mana(~er on acquiring property for the widing of North Osceola Avenue The matter which was brought to the attention of the Commission by Attorney Ralph Richards reg8~'di~ Mr. Covey spending $1153.14 for the improving of Lake Avenue between Harvard snd Dartmouth sts. 4. 5. 6. 7. Consider~tion of the Dog Ordinance on its third reading. Report of the license cO~jittee on the application of Edward Faulk for a Second-Hand Store. 8. Heport from the City ManE. ger on M.L's. ','fell's complaint of dust on North Garden Avenue. 9. Report of the Traffic COaIDlittee on bus stop in front of the Davey-McMullen BUilding. 10. Tie-in between the city Plumbing Examining Board and the State Board of Healt!.1. 11. The City Attorney's report on cou.l'tt::sy signs, which Viere called to the Commission's attention by a letter from Daniel Bros. 12. Resolution reque sting property owners to clean their lots of weeds & grass. 13. Report on the opening of Grand Cent ral iwenue. 14. City Manager's report on the cost of closing a ditch from the Gas Plant to stevenson's Creek. 15. Manager's report on building side~alks on the West side of Greenwood Avenue Northerly from Drew Street. 16. Consideration of Rent Control in Clearwater. l7..General Building Contractors to be heard relative to bu1lding inspection requirements, wi th particular refereIlC e to "values" to be used in the application of bui1din~ permits. 18. Consideration of the Shell Oil Co. regarding a lease on the Causeway with respect to the construction of a pump and storage tank for fuel oil by the Bowen Oil Company. 19. Consideration of the request by Mr. Valentine for option on lots in Avon- dale section. 20. Report of Pine11as County Service Officer for the month of March. 21. The Mtinager's report on the cost of repairing a portion of Coronado Drive between the Causeway and Coronado Hotel for parking purposes. 22. Presentation of letter from Mr. Wyllie regarding parking on Drew Street. 23. Consideration of Contract for Coke for the Gas Plant. 24. Consld era ti on of the follo....ing Gas Main Extensions: 150' of Ii" gas main on Betty Lane $250.00 350' of 1" gas main on south ',Il'ash- 170.00 ington l~ ve nue Consideration of the fOllowing water main extenslons: 400' of 2" water 1I'..a 1 n on Pulmosa St. 290.00 500' of 2" water main on Keen Road 350.00 200' of 2" water main on South Garden 150.00 25. Discus sion of Ordinance relative to Trailers. . j --~.--_. ~ '~.'. I.' . . .' ',' ."." <,',t ';f;1~~;:r.':i.:~~~~.~!:~1',~:,~;,::~:,~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May ~, 194.9 .April 30, 194.9 The City Commission Cltj' Hall C1tj' Attention: Mx. H. G. Wingo, City Auditor & Clerk: Gentl eme 11: We 8cknowledge receipt or your letter ot Apr11.23rd, relative to plans for re-establisnlng the Sea Scout Buse. .. ." Your Txustees have heretofore held a meet- ing with representatives of all of the organizations using the building at the time of the fire and at which time a harmonious plan was set forth to re establish the Base. Tentative plans have been drawn and will be ready for furnishing to the city at an early date. However, we are awaiting information con- cerning funds from several sources to help meet the cost and we hope to heve something to offer the City very shol'tly. (signed) Respectfully, Ii. H. B:'Jskin H. H. Baskin, ChAirman Board of Trustees, PINELLAS .l~H.EA BOY SCOUTS OF rllviERICA * * * 1100 Charles st. Cle arVi8 t er , Fle . April 14, 1949 The Commissioners o~ the city of Clearwater city Hall city Gentlemen: At the meeting of the Clearwater Beach Associa- tion to discuss parking meters, I was told that "the city doesnt have a beach". That is why now I propose that the rer.uested "pa ving" of the ber.ches with sand by the city be treated in precisely the same manner as the paving of any C1earv,E'lter street. The bel'~ ch OVinel'S sh ould be req uired to fl;ive "easement" or rif1bt of way to city, the city to "pave" the beech with sand et request of owners, assessing each owner according to same plan followed in pnving of streets at present. Clearwater Vvithout a "beech" ~ould be no worse off than Clearwater without "City Streets". Yours truly, (signed) George Mezey * * * April 29, ~949 Mayor Earry D. Sargeant city 01 C]e brwater, Florida. Dear Mayor Sargeant: At the monthly meeting of the Crest Lake Association Tuesda~ eveninG a resolution was passed that we write to you in an effort to have automobile speeding stopped at once in the Crest Lake area. ,",. '.. ,f. .,'. . . ~ .".'. ,"~:,-., '.<~/ <;\""'''::::~.:'';~:~~''''~'?;''~~~~}'8~~i!<' CITY COMMISSION MEETING May ~, .1949 We refer particularly to Drew Street from the country Club out to Duncan Avenue, and Cleveland Street from Gulf-to-Bay on out to Duncan. Cars and trucks speed by on these streets to such an alarming extent that in homes where there are little ohildren the parents are in constant fear. If you will bring this matter before the City Comml~8ion and have tile necessary steps taken to stop speeding on the streets above referred.to, it ",ill be greatly appreciated by the Crest Lake Association. Thanking you, (signed) anna L. Krieger * * * To the Honorable Body of: Commissioners of the City of Clearwater Commissioners of the County of Pinellas The state Board of Health We, the Master Plwmbers of Clearwater, hereby wish to state that the specifications of a septic tank, which the State Board of Health su~gests the oity of Clearwater adopt, is a good tank insofar as size, shape, and construction is concerned. It is per- fect except for the fact that the partition or baffle ~all has been eliminateo. "fe, in our experience in cleaning and repa~rJ.ng septic tanks, hnve found that by eliminating the partition or baffle wall, the tank is nothing more than a hole in the ground which will soon fill the drain line with slush nnd have to be cleaned out more frequently than is ordinarily requixed. We, the Master Plumbers as a body, do not want to send our men out to perform this "ork and subject them to diseases which might arise from handling the drain tile filled ~ith slush. Therefore, Vie, the undersigned, state that Vie 'Will install these tanks as specified, but Vlie will not guarantee that they v.ill operate fo~ any given tine or will we be :esponsible for these tar!ks in aI:\Y ~."iay . (signed) R. A. Gourioux \'Tro. McClarnand Edgar S. Burkhardt R. E. Mauney A. D. Miller J. J. Starling G. '.r. Deiming W. V. Harris ? B. McCardel A~exand er Adams E. W. Er p Henry M. Geore;e D. D. Cochran, Sr. * * * April 28, 1949 city Commissioners CleaI'wa ter, Fla. Attn: Mr. Boyd Bennett Ge ntle.men : A short t~e ago parking was prohibited on both sides of Drew street between Myrtle and the railroad. This parking ban works a real hardship on the businesses located on the North side of Drew street. On the sou~h side of Drew between Myrtle andthe railroad there are only residences, but on the north side there is located my offioe, a xeal estate office, a sundries store, the Goodyear place and a dry cleaning establishment. -,' Then this ~eek I had a telephone call fram a gentleman ~ho has plenty of money buck of him about this property and a few daysla ter he saw me at my office by appoint- \j:J..:.:'r':~;, :;,. . .,:.' ,ment and we talked at length about this property. '~\t~\.~~'/'i"i:;/;'i\~:<':~:.~:.;;:,~: J.; , : .' ". .,' , .':' ,,', ' ~j'.t'i:h'c.:.\.1,.: 'I., '"t}"' ~.'..;.., I"}."" ':' ....<,. ',. ' ,,' , "j . -I . '. ':$:~.:~(~~:~ ~.~..~_:.~..~:.:_,. n_~' ~ . . '. '. . <'~~' .... (signed) - ", . '.~ . 0' :. ::';> .~,~: 0' .:: 1.>:'.~: :jj;l!h~ .~.~,::;:.; (.1..' "f. ':.,' .;. ;..l~.~~~'~";"",,, ~....., ~. . of. > CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 194~ I believe that if the parkine ban was lifted on the North side of nrew and enforced only on the south side, there would still be ample room for two lane traffic. Your consideration will be very much Appreciated. Yours very truly, Alfred C. Wyllie " .,,,....- 'JS'r:; ,. ::: * * * April 26, 1949 Hon. Harry D. Sargeant, Mayor city of Clearwater Clear~ater, Florida He: Lease between L. H. & Louise Reid covering property situated at Clear~ater Beach Cswy., Fla. assigned to Shell June 26, 1941. Honorable Sir: We refer to Paragraph 24 of said lease which states that the Lessor will not lease any property withing 500 feet of that covered in referenced lease for service station purposes. Please be advised that Shell offers no objection to the use of the property situated approximately 300 feet (no~ known as Harod's Dock) West of the above-mentioned leased property. It is understood that the Bowen Oil Company of Tampa has made or will make a request for permission to install a pump and tank on this property, which equipment will be used ex- Clusively for the storage end sale of fuel oil to boats. Yours very truly (si~ned) m w Salzer .f . .. . w. w. Salzer, Manae;er Tampa District * * * April 28, 1949 Mr. H. G. Wingo, City Auditor & Clerk Clearwu ter , Floridu Dear Mr. Wingo ~ Your letter of April 23rd in regard to the Mandalay Hotel received. I did receive a copy of the letter to the city from Clear~ater Beach Association that you refer to. First I have to take issue with the Clearwater Beach Association in calling this the Mandalay Hotel Ruins. This construction has been inspected both by an engineer from Jacksonville and by a local registered engineer and both have stated that the construction was perfectly sound and usable for 8 building. As to improving the property, only ten days ago there was a man from Tamps in my office for considerable time 90nsiderin~ this property. He wants to complete the building and make it into apartments, ~nd left the office apparently very much interested and with a proposition that he seemed to think was fine. . , . l... ' j....,. , . " . . .'.'~ '. :J.j.. .:' * * l. .,' ...1Y~~~i~~~;~}j~;'::LL<",.,,_.' , " . , -..>....,....... ,", CITY COMMISSION MEETING ~ay 2, 1949 ':B" . . ," , , :,..,. , . '." . . . ~.. '.., "'V.';!!J.# These oonversations indicate to us that this constx~otlon that oost $125,000.00 still has value a.nd \,;6 believe will be used as soon as building ooats axe a little more re~sonable. we still O\'fn .moat of the lots around this hotel property, and I assure you we are quite as anxious as anyone else to see tbla property i.mproved. ~hile we have not been sucoessful as yet we have not been idle as regards this property. Very truly your s, (signed) ESSELSTYN INVESTMENT COMPANY By: F. L. Skinner * 1! April 20, 1949 1.,<; ~.J.t;~;\:~;;j~*;~~~i~> ' ~. .... \\' .,.-:-i~" ....;:-F~ \ :,~ ':;:-"1' ~ "'{;.~;Y:~"~1:t~;:<f.fi~:; i t:". The Honorable Board of Co~nty Commissioners Pine11as County, Florida Subje ct: I/Iont.bq Reports Gentl eme n: There axe submitted herewith reports for Clear- v;ater and st. Petersbuxg Veterans County Servioe Offices for the month of March 1949: :F'inaocial report covering Heceipts and Dis bursement a . Report of activities of ?inellas County Vet~ranst Service Offices. Trusting you will find these reports in order, I am, (sig ned) Yours truly, J. A. Preedom J. A. Preedom county service Offioer. * * * April 20, 1949 The Honorable Board of County Commissioners Pinellas County, Fla. statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of March 1949 tor Clearwater and st. Petersburg Veterans' County Service Offices. RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Pinellra County...........$396.48 City of Clearwater........ 50.00 City of Dunedin........... 9.00 City of Tarpon Sprines.... 9.00 J. A. Preedom, sa1ary..... .....$150.00 Ray G. Jones, salary...... .....110.00 Secretary, salary......... .....100.00 Car operation.................. 25.00 Postage & registrations........ 19.40 Printing,stationery,offlce..... equipment & supplies........... TWo telepnones and long distanc~ oalls................. 43.15 16.93 Total $464.48 Tota1....$464.48 SIG NED J. A. Preedom J. A. Preedom County service Offioer . . . .. ",' ... '" '" ,', . ,.. ~ :,~ < i' .. , ~' . . <. .' \ ~ . , . ' ". , ;.: .', ~ .' ~ . , -~ .- - -C~ - , .,,~~,~~~,~:::;g. .... .....<i?'.:~.:,. ...,; .' .~'< . " . ';..:.. , CIT1 COMMISSION MEETING May 2. 194<1 April 21, 1949 To: The Honorable Board of County Comm16~1oners Pinellus county, Florida Report of ~ctlvitieB of Clearw~ter and st. Petersburg Veterans' County Service Offices tor the month of March, 1949. ----------------~-------~---~------------------------------~----~-~--~ Total nwmber of veteran contaots... .................................1291 Applications filed for monetary benefits, as follo~s Subsistenoe allowanoes under PL 16 and PL 3~6........~..69 Pensions, appeals, insuranoe benefits claims, death benefits, dependency claims......................161 To tal.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .230 Evidence supporting claims as follows: Photostatic copies of discharges........................29 Certified copies of marriage records........... .........40 " "" reports of sep8ration...............27 " "" birth records...................... .58 " "" divorce records..........,.,........ .27 " "" d eat h r e c or d s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 13 Mari tal status Forms............. ~ . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .90 Power of attorney forms......,.........................136 NIlscellaneolls aff'idevi ts... .. . .. ., . .. ... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .69 Interruptions of training end training reports........122 Affidavits 0 f proof of dependency...................... 11 Change of address Forms 4-572................ _. .. . .. .. .107 Transfer of case flIes and records..................... 46 Applications for dental out-patient treatment .......... 22 " "medical"" ". _ . . . . . ... 27 I~otarizations ......................................... 51 InoDme que stiDnail.'es on pensions........................ 9 Custoaians accountings for minor beneficiaxies......... 10 (on pensions) Total..... ....... .......... t" ....894 ~pplications for headstones & burial expense........,.. ..........5 Applications for certiticates of' eligibility & entitlement.. .....Jl Miscellaneous ]'orms of var lous kinds............................. 60 o 0 state Bonus appl oa ons............................ MiChigan state Bonus applications........................l Massachusetts State Bonus applicutions....... ............3 Connecticut state Bonus applications....... ..............5 Louisiana state Bonus applicat ions.... ..... .. ... .. ... .. ..3 NSLI & USG11 Insurance, converted, xenewed and applied for '179.000.00 * * * The C1EAm~ATER S~~FIEBOAlD CLUB had its beginning in 1927, when e small group of men formed the Club. That year the City of CLearwater built four courts in the City park, at the corner of South Osceola Avenue, and Pierce street. At the end of its first year, the Club had 287 members. The dues were $1.00 per year. During the years that follo~ed, the Club attracted more and more members. Witb the increasing membe~s~ip came a need for more courts, ~ C+llP house etc. In 1930, two courts were added; in 1931 1:0 ur courts in 1932 six courts in 1933-3~ eight courts; in 1947 eight more courts. In 1939 a small club house was built. The follo~ing year it ~as en- larged to its present size. In 1946 the building containing the cue lockers, etc., was finished. , ,:"'. , ' ~ <: ..'" . ~ ...'l.,' ~",.. ... .....L .....~,,~'''_:~~:~:;i;~~;::h';:f{J.!j; . .-t)~ \",.".v . ':':" ::;:"';';:.':;:':i';:~~?;: './ ". .' ...: CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1949 These improvements are additional facilities were provided by membership dues, and appropriations by the City of Clearwater. The Club 'hI1S orga nized, ~lnd exists solely for the pur pose of furnishine entertE1irur.ent and recrention to all persons over sixteen years of age of good character end tempOff\ry or permanent residents of Clearv.ater and vicinity. In addition to regular weekly shuffleboard tournaments held ut the Club, its membe~s participate 1n inter-oity and Regional Tournaments ht;:ld 1n othel' cities in Florida. ~'requently teams from and membel's 01' clubs from other }I'loriaa areas come to Clearviater ......r.. , ~:- . uiWI~I~?; .., . t I I t. . . '. f. ' ; .t. I I , to play us and to v.itness such tournaments. Card tournaments are held regularly. Suppers and entertainments are enjoyed dur lng the year. The Club is managed by a Board 01' Directors consUting 01' the eleated officers of the Club, namely, the President, a First Vice- President, a Second Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Several 00mmittees appointed by the President assist in the manage- ment and operation 01' the Clubts business and social activities. No compensation is paid to any officer or any committeemen of the Club. A careful survey shO\t~s that a large majority of the members of the Club consider the Club to be the ultimate attraction for the members. . It is important to consider the following facts: During the fiscal year of 1947-1948 (October 1st 1947 to September 30, 1948) there were 918 members, each of ~hom lived in Clear~ater or vicinity for an average 6.6 months, making a total 6,058 months of individual residence. During the first six months of the fiscal year of 1948-49 the m~mbership has increased to 1,054 members. This makes a total of 6,956 months 01' individual residence based on last years average. A fair estimate shows that each member spends $150 per month while in Clear~ater. This means that the members of this Club spend over one. million dollars each year while they are in Clearwater. More than 10% of the members of the Club are freeholders in Clear~ater and over 35% of its members are permanent residents of the city 01' Clearwater. The lend on wh lch th e Club is lac a ted 1s fa rt of the C it y Park. Althou~ all courts and buildings were built by the Club with assistance from the City, the land, courts and buildings re- main the property 01' the City. The thirty-two COQl'ts were built at a cost exceeding $10,000. The Club house is valued at $15,000. The building containing cue lockers, worksbip and canteen is valued at $3,500. The offioe building and shelters valued at $5,000. " ",' : ~ .. , '\ " . .... ~.-'> .. ~i~i,'~l~rr~:Z::~~'4;..""...~..... . . ...... " , ".' '!~" ~.... : ( '> ~-- -,..;.:;;:.,~...:., ;.- 'U,,-.;,;;:~L~'~~Sl:":"'" ',", CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1949 '" ,; \~ ." ".':\ :lti~@lt{l: ..' ,.',tli_,V.1,'" "/" ,,; ..'~' '. . -CD The most urgent need is the construction of seven additional terrazo courts which will cost $3,384.00. This Club is by far ~~e largest membership club in Clearwater. It is the greatest single recreational attraction offered to per- manent residents and tourists. At present the Club has approximately $2,500 in its treasury. This sum is barely sufficient to pay for a few of the most urgent needs in the club house and meet normal operating expenses. If the Club is to continue to attract and hold Clearwater resi- dents ~nd tourists at ler.st eight courts must be rebuilt 8S soon as is possible. #9-16 inclusive unfit for play. It is with a sincere thought for a continuation of the growth of our City that the Club urges the City of Clearwater to give due consider&tion to our request for $3,384.00 to be applied soley to rebuild the eight courts. Were our facilities to continue to be inadequate to meet the reasonable recreational needs for our mem- bers, several hundred of our present members and an unknown number of future members would be attracted to other areas in Florida where recreational needs would be available. On behalf of the Club, I respectfully request that the Mayor, the City Manager and the Commissioners consider and approve our request for $3,384.00. Respectfully submitted Signed N. R. Martin, President .. """1 ~ ," \' l:~ * * * April 25, 1949 Mayor Harry D. Sarge6nt City of Clear~ater Clearwater, Fla. Dear Mayor sargeant: With reference to our Saturday morning conversation the following property is suitable for our needs and owned by th e City. Avondale Subdivision Block B Lots 26, 25, 14, 29 Block C Lots 19, la, 15, 14, 11 Block D Lots 6, 8, 12, 2 Block F Lots 3 We would like to arrange a meeting with the city commission in order to secure an option on these properties. Very truly yours, \'11-/1 H. VALENTINE CO. (signed) Robert T. Wallace Offi ce Manager . .( ~t;::;;;,; ,I: .\ ~",.:)o . 0<': .': ~ .... \.' ,".;' /: .... ......~~~:~f:;t~t,>,." '. ..... "L3'~""'" '. . '.' " . .' "!;,.2;;.";.{~~TI . "\." . ., ......,'....:., .; ,." ..,:::~.:...,.:'.:~:.::'. >:;...,:,~.:.~;~~~: ;..~:,., ., CITY CO:MMISS ION MEETING May 2, 19~9 RESOLUTION ...; WHEREAS: it !las been deterlllined by the City Commission of the city of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be oleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and taat after ten (10) days notice and fail~re of the owner tnereof to do so, the city should clean such property and oharge tbe costs thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cit y Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within (10) ten dnys. after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and thEt upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform suoh cleaning and cbar~e the costs thereof a~hinst the respective properties in accord-:.nce with sectton 128 of the Cnfirter of the city of Clear- ~ater, as wnended. Qvv ne r P.l'opert~ Lot 4 & that part of 11dorado st. So. of Acacia st. Blk 1, Mand~lay sub. Katherine W. Foster Acacia st. City Katherine W. Foster Acaoia st. City Lots l, 23, Blk 12, Mana ala y Wohl Hola iug Cor p 16th st. &. 6th Ave. Tampa, Fla. Stefano spoto, et al 2118 Nebraska Ave. Tampa t Fla. Lot 7, Elk 12 :Manc. ala y Lot 8, Blk 12 Nanc.al ay , Phillip Rizzuto c/o Paul Randolph City Sam Lumia 1001 31st A.ve. Tampa, FIs. Sam L. Fr is cia 2829 Elmore st. Tampa, Fla. Louis Loraba..do 718 La Salle st. TalIlpa. Jna. John Greco 34.07 12th st. Tampa., ]'la. Lot 5, Blk 5 Mundalay Lot 9, BIk 12 Nandalay Lot 1, BIle 11 :Mand a lay Lot 2, Elk 11 :Mandnlay Lot 6, Blk 11 Mo.ndEilay Anthony P. Perzi~ 82 La.doga .t~ve. Tampa., Fla. Cosmo A.nast~si c/o ~. c. Splo01a 200 Mediso n Eld g. Tampa, Fla. Lot 6, 'Bll~ 5 Mandaley Lots 7, 8, Blk 5 l:!andalay Alice M. Ro~ntree & Alice Victoria Thompson Lot 3, Elk 10 96 Adelia Ave. Tampa ,Fla. ~anda18Y " ''.' . .. .,. ....., ';'~'~;c~Y1~f~!~4rI;;~;:~~"""",,,~ ,0'",,, ',' ,': ..:. .' ~ .. . . ';; ~. . :" ~'.. " ~ "~' ... ' ',.:,.. '",: , . . ;:. . ~ ,:.,. t':~";,:':~:';ir; .';~.~W/:,::~;, ".' ,,'.. .', '... "';''l,,,,,,~,,,,'~~l'(lw~j~i*,~~'~~~f,~~1~ti'~::;';', ~i" ..1.....oc:,..,.....;...;, ~...:"..~.....i../t..........."":"1,.,,-.-.;.--::~...~_..;~~~1,....;...~-.K.:::~;.::.:..O:. .'!~~1-~""" ....;,__"".~t--.~':;.,....;...;:,., :i<--: 7.............:~ ~..~..~: '..:::.:,.....- ...-:.~;~ ) I" \. CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1949 Own er Antonio A. Massari 1211 Lozano st. Tampa, Fle. Pauline L. D'Azzo 2810 Central Ave. Tampa, Fla. Property Lots 7, 8, B1k 10 Mandalay ~" '.:~' f~;~~{4ij f" '-""""-'''SJ\'' f ::::;,,;'}~f~'~;~i;':;;} i . .:. "~.'l' .1d "~I'.".." t ;'.;" ,lj'" '1' ....... ,..~ . i . ';','~';:,':~~~~\f~r Let 4, Blk 9 Mandalay Geo. C. Hogers 7816 Eldorado hve. City Lot 2, Blk 7 Mandalay Andrew Alexander 5520 Hartford Rd. BaIt imoI'e, Mary land Lot .3, Blk 7 Man dalay Peter .J. Sa!)ourn 26 S. Charles st. Bal t Imore, I\1ary land Lot 4, Blk 7 Mandal ay Lots 2,3, Blk 8 Mandalay Edith Homer Cleveland st., city Ella Manning et al +903 Jelton .n.ve. Tampa, Fla. Lot 4, Blk 8 Mandalay Mary S. Morrow 315 Magnolia Dr. Cit~1 Lot 5, Blk 8 Mandalay Florence H. Rosenberg 213 S. Gomez Tampa, FIe. Fanny M. r..~6.rks Jasn:ine 'Nay , City Lot 2, Blk 52 rv~andalay Lot 3, Blk 52 MendCllay Bertha C. Sheldon 5641 15 t Ave. N. st. Petersburg, Fla. .L.ot 3, Blk 51 1'landalay Helen T. Hinchman 5641 1st lwe. N. St. Petersburg, Fla. John A. 51)oto 1425 E. BroadViay , Taru.pa ,Fla. Lot 4, Blk 51 MaIldalay Lot 5, 13lk 51 Mandulay Kay1ib Co. 129 Market st. Paterson, N.J. Edward Proefke 1024 Eldorado Ave City Lots 4, 5, 6, B1k 68 Mandalay Lot 7, Blk 68 Mandalay Frank M. Traynor P.O. Box 1528 Tampa, Fla. Arthur E. Yahn 1st National Bank 01ean, N.Y. William J. Yahn 1st hrtional Bank Olean, N.Y. Clearwater Boats, Inc. 707 Grove st. City Lot 8~&B~k 68 ll':andalay Lots 10,11, Blk 68 Mandalay Lot 13, Blk 68 Mflnd ala y Lot 14, Blk 68 M.andalay Hobert M. Wolff Pine .orook Rd. City Lot 10, Blk 267 Carloue1 Sub Maurice Ov-ens 531 auk Ave. city Thomas R. Purcell 415 Prescott Ave. city Lot 11, Blk 67 Mandalay S )' of Lots 2,3, & 15' alley Blk 47, Mandalay W" .......-.. .... " ," .' . 1\~~~~;:;;:";;~,~~.,..",~:~"",,., '.. >;", ! ''''"' .,.., , . '. .~."....'~"'.:~~" .;;.,""".,.,..,..~,..;~, .;;i\'#"%'>ry~.,,;2;::;;;~t'(':'C1~~ .,'). ,l':::'~.~l~;;'; ,'..: ",' \ . ,".. :j,;:,,;;:!~ ':<~[,}:t. . . ,'~." ; , ...~, ':~: .' :. ~;. CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 1949 owner Property Kenneth M. M1l1er P. O. Box 593 Welsh, La. Lot 5. Blk 39 Mandalay Sub G. T. Culbert Box 509 Marion, Va. J. Ward Palmer Vf,-l ton, N. Y. Lot 4, B lk 33 Mandalay '.... ~.. J~II!; t.....'l.' ....., '1';'~i;,~11iN~ ,.: ,,<.,,',)10' (t ~".' .' ;.. . '. ' '~.~, :..' ;.~.,:';" :~/ ::<~:~,',; , t','.1,;:, t., -. ,. . )''''1'' , , ',i~1jia\~ · :; Lots 11,12, Blk 28 1."anda1ay sub D. Rucker Ro~gers 7920 Teasdale Court University city, Mo. ~ot 7, Rep1at of Lot 1 Blk 54, Lot 7, Blk 40 & Yacht Club Blk 53, Mandal~y }i;sselstyn Inv es tment Co. 0/0 F. L. Skinner Dunedin t Fla. Lots 4, 5, 6, Rep1at of Lot 1 Elk 54, Lot 7, Blk 40 & Yacht Club Elk 53, Mandalay PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the 01 ty of of Clearwater, Florida, this 2nd day of May, A. D. 1949 (signed) Harry D. Sargeant Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: sl H. G. Wingo City Auditor &Clerk There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ., ATTEST: KIJ#; I City Aud~ Clerk /" '. ,..',' ".: " . ..' � CITY CONIIJlISSION MEETING ay , The City Cmmmissiou o� the City oP Clearwater met in regular session the evening of D4�y 2, 1949 at �;3Q P.M, in the City Hall with the following members present; Harry D. Sargeant - Mayor Commission�� Iierbert IJI. Brown - Commissioner Leland F, Drew - Comnissioner Guy L. Kennedy - Commissioner , �ibsent - �. B, C�sles, J'r. klso present: Boyd ;1. Bennett - City M�na@;er George 1vleClamma - ChieY oY F�olice Ben Krentzman - City Attorney The mee�ing having been called to order, the minutes oP the Special Meeting of April 21st and the Special ydeeting oP April 29th were re�d and approved. A letter addressed to the Cotnmission Prnm H, H. Baskin, Chairrean oP the Board of Trustees, Pinellas Krea Boy Scouts oP 1�merica, inYorms the Commission that the Board will have plans Por rs-establishing the Sea Scout Base ready to submit at an early date. A lett�r to the Commission Prom George �;ezey, 1100 Charles St. suggests that proper.ty owners oP Clearw�ter 3each be assessecl Por beach restoration by the same method with which improvement liens are assessed against beneSited properties. A letter addressed to MayorSargeant by Mrs. Anr_a I,. I;rei�er, Secretary, Crest Lake Associatirn, requests that the Commission take action to have sneeding eliminated in the Crest Lake Area. A lettex addressed to the Comlrission, by the h;aster Plumbers Association,. dis�oproves the use of septic tanks as approved, by the State Board oP'Health �:s the tank has no partition or bafPle plate and would reouire more frequent clet�ning thar.� the tanks now in use. The plumhers stated they v�ould install the tanks �ccording to specifications but Kould not guarantee that the tanks would ape.rate for �ny gi ven time or be responsible Por the tanks in any way. �ommissioner Drew a�oved that receipt o�' the Plumhers nssociation's letter be acknoKledged and the 1-;ssociation be informed th�t the County Health Depart- ment has not askEe the City to change its speciiications �or septic tanks and their lettex will be given due cunsideration waenever the matter s�ould eome up for discussion, Comniissioner hennedy seconded the notion and it carried unanimously, The City Clerk reported that the old Mandaley Hotel property had bee� assessed at a valuation of �7O,p00. ou the lanu only and read a letLer Yrom the Esselstyn Investment Co., wh ich said that the salP oP the hotel site was being discussed a,ith several prospective buyers. Comciissioner Drew moved that the matter of the l��andalay HotPl structure be tabled. Commissioner Brov�n seconded the raotion and it carried unanimously. In conneetion with renting of rooms in Rl Kreas, City h�anager Bennett reported that t�e City did not look for violatians of the Zoning Oxdinance but where violati.ons were fo und the owner oP the property was noti�ied. nttorney Lee Baker �tated that it was his opinion that the displ�y oi tt�or rent" signs v�as a violation of the Zoring Ordinance, but that the renting o� Pour rooms or less u:ds not a viol�� ion, as a rooinin� house ��ras dePined as a plece in which Yive or more rooms were rented. Colonel Silkman, who is buildin� a ne�v home Tn;anted to know why he should not be permitted to build a �ara�e aoartm2nt. City Attorney Iirentaman explained the �}non-conforming ase}T clause in the Ordinance in pnstiver to Col. SilkmanTs question. fair. N;arvin Bo��ce s�id he didnt believe the room rentinF questit�n should have heen plsced be�ore the Cammission but snould be h�ndled throu�h the courts, Commissi�ner Drew moved that th� Ci�y M�:na�ers report be accepted. Commissioner Kenneciy seconded the moti�n and it carried by the unanimous vote oP the Commissi�n. City Attorney Krerttzman reported that he had contacted H, Lane Coachman, Executor �f the E, iI. Goachman �state but that bir. Coachman had not decided ;nhether to grant the City1s request for 15 ft strip of the property 'dTest of Osceol� iive. I�ir. Ra1pi� t�ici�ards, Attorney �or I�3r, Carl Stig, said Mr. S,tig and I+�r, Snyder felt that the City should vacate that part of J"ones St, west of Osceola t,ve., as they had requested, or improve it. Cor,uuissioner Drew moved that the matter be d.eferred to the nea.t meeting, Comm.issioner Keruiedy seconded the motion and it carried unana:mously, Mr, icalph Richards told the Commission that his client, Iv;r. �,ar� Covey had put in paving on Lc3ke Drive between Harvard anc� Daxtmouth Sts at a cos t oi':�1173.14 and requested thst the City allow Mr., Covey a liberal diseo unt on his Harvarc� St pavir� assessments as a consi:deration. Com¢iissionar Drew s�id granting such a request would �st�blish a precedent and others �vishing to have pav�ng would be encouraged ta put in priving and then request a rePund irom the City. No o�ficial action was taken oiilvqr. Covey�s request. - ■ ' CI�Y COMMISSION IviE�!'TNG May 2, 1949 ' Mr. C. E. Ware told the Commzssion he thou�ht t.he Ordin�nc� on; Dogs �nd Cats at large was too xestriotive and would cause a furore of protests iP passed. He did nat Uelieve dogs �hould be prohibited iram bei.ng in public places, except when undEr lensh., Mr. Lloyd Phillips, al�o voiced his opposi- tion to the Ordinance as written. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, secondefl by Commissioner Fiennedy and carried, Ordinanae j�.STl was passed on the third • reading with Section 7 deleted. Vo�ing "ayen May�x Gommissioner Sar�eant, and Gommissionexs Brown, Drew and Kenr_edy, t�not� nane. On a motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissinner Kennedy and unanimously carried, the City Manager was i.nstructed to �et ini'ormatian relative to equinment to protect poli:cemen when catoh.ing dQ�s. h4r. Roy n3ains appeared before the Commission ar.d requested tiiat Zot 10, Block G, Fairmont Subdivision be leased to the Colored Legion Post for use as a Legion Home, Commissioner Kennedv moved that the City 114anager be aut.horized to lease the lot at �`1.00 per year provided �he legion beains construction within one year. Com�issioner Brown seconded the motion and it carried unani- m�usly.- Cornmissioner Drew asked that consideration of Edward �aulks application Por license be deferred until the Com�ittee had an opportunity t o study the rePerences given. He said that the Commit�ee would meet Tuesday Nay 3r,d a� 4: 30 Fi��. � report from the City ivianager on Mrs. Nlells complaint about dust Yrom . r� parl�ing lot was deferred, by consent. The Traffic Comciittee reported that arrangement had been made ta move the bus stop irom .in fr�nt of the Davey-I�clvlullen building to the space just North oY Peace NIemorial Ggmnasitzm. Nr. ��ickman oY the Clearwater Transit . said that the new location vias r�uite agreeable to his company as a temporary arrangement but th�t the Company wa:s maicing a sur-vey of possible nev� routes and new stops �ahich would taice some titne to coipplete. Commissioner Drew moved that the duties oP the TraP�ic Committee be turned over to the City 1:7ana,ger. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D� P the t'e-in bet�veen the Git Plumbin Examinirig Board and iscussion o i y g �,�, the State Board oP Health and the City Attorney's report on courtesy signs a,ca�s dePerred, by unanimous consent. City IVlanager Bennett presented a resolution which would require �.0 property owners to clean their lots of grass, weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Brown moved that the resolution be approved. Commi;ssioner Kennedy seconded the motion j'� and it carried unaniniously. City I�ianager repor,ted that it would cost �8,000.00 plus the cost of the land to open Grand Gentral St. Prom Ewzng Ave, to Greenwood Ave. Com�issioner Bro�n�n moved that the proposal be tabled Yor the present. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Drev� and carried unanimously. . The City I�ana�er reported on closing the open ditch between the gas �lant �nd S�evenson Creek and presented blue prints showing the proposed construction ' . dinided into sections. Ae estimated the total cust at �67,Q00. On � motinn by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commi:,sioner Brown and unanimously carried, the matter was dePerred until the budget �or the next fiscal year comes up f or dis- cussion, The City f�Ianager reporting on the propased plan to install concrete side- walks on the ?ti�est dicle of Greenwood r,ve. Yrom Drew ,t, North estimat�d the probable cost at X10,50�. for sider�;alk 5 Yt wide and 32 inches thick from Drew St. to btarsnall St. On a motion by Commissioner Dre�v, seconded by C9r�missioner Kenned� and unanimously carried the matter was deFerred until such time as the Uudget comes up Por diseussion. C. E. §Jare speaicing of the proposed lifti.ng of rent control, said complete inPormation should.he available to pres�nt to the Governor v,he n application ia . :made. $y unarximous consent, the proposal to advertise a 1'ublic ,Hearing on the IiYting of rent controls in Clearwater wa� dePer=�ed for Yurther co�side�iona Robert Thor,npson Sr., reprsseaitiug the General Building, Contra�tors, re- commended changing the metnod oY callecting fees on building permits and suggested a fee oY 12 of 2 cents per square foot. The building department was xequested to examine permits issued since January l, 1949 $nd apply the s�gested system for a comParison with the receipts from the method now in use. On a motion. by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner Brown and nnanimously carriPd, the City ManRger was authorized �a carry out the recommendations now peamitted under the low and r,e�,uest the Contr�etors Boasd to s ubmit a plan Por a change in the method oi determining the amount of Pees. . Mr. V`;illiam Ii. Valent ine appeared beYore the Commission and requested that the 4ity �rant him a 120 day option to purchase 14 lots in kvondale Subdivision' at u325.00 per lot. - � . � . . � � � . . . ., ., y �. CTTx COMM25SI0N MEETING �aY 2 , 949 Mr. C. H. n7arlow requested that he be allawed �o buy tKo of the lots a� the listed price of �"35'Q.00 per lot (Lots 11� & 15, Block Cj. C�mmissioner Drew suggssted that PGr. �arlow be ellowed to purchase one oY the lots and that he,�be •✓ given a 120 day optlon on the other provided he agplies Por oris building:'i"`mmediate- ly and the other within bhe 120 day option period and that N(r. Valentine be git�en an opi;ion �s rer�uested, on the other 12 lots. Commissioner �re� move�d that both requests be granted as outlined., Com�issi�ner Kennedy secoaded the motion and 'zt carried unanimously, ti: letter to blayor Saxgeant fxom the Shel1 OiZ Company sta�ted that the Com- pany wou�.d ofPer no objection to a gasoline pump, ancl tauk on the garod dock property ii' the equipment is used exclusively for the storage and sale of fuel oil to t�oats. By consent, the matter was deferred as no request Yor�such in- stallatio.n had been received, City bl�nager Bennett presentefl the report o� the County Se�vice OPficer for the month oP March. On a motion by Commi.sioner Brov�n, seconded by Commissioner Drew and unanimously earried, the report was accepted. The City Manager reported it would cost .�650.00 to prepar� the parking soace on Coron�do nve, b�tween thz CauseWay and the Coronado Hotel. $y unanimous con- �ent, the Commission authorizr?d the use oY the lot as parking space in its present condition, and �lePerred action on i�s improvement. a let�er from �,lired C. ��1yTlie complains of the hardshi�,� caused by banning of parl:ing on both sines oY Drew �t. betv�een Myrtle �ve, and Goast Line RR: Ee requegts that parking be peY�uitted on the Nosth sid e of the stxeet. Commissioner Drew moved that parking he per� itted �n the north side oP the street. The motion r�as seconded by Commissioner,Kennedy and uttani�ously carried. A letter Yrom the Clearwater ShuYflet��ard Club requested thr�t the City con- tribute �3,3g4.00 for the construction oP seven additionai terxt�zo courts. On a motion hy Qomrni�sioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Drew and unanimously carsied, the matter was deferred Por future discussion in conneetion �yith the budget, A contract �'or col�,e, for the Gas plant, at �13.90 per ton isas submitted by the City hiana�er. Commissioner Kennedy moved the contract be approved. Com- nissioner Br�v,n seconded the motion and it carried unanimousl;�. The follov�ing gas � water main extensions were submitted for approval: 150' of lz't �;as main on Betty Lane �250,..00 350' oP. 1" Qas main on S. '"lashington 170.00 � LClO' of 2�* waLer main Plumosa St. 1j0.00 �00P oY 2t' xater main Ke�ne Rd. 350.00 200' of 2" water �rein S. Garden Ave. 280,U0 Commissioner BroN;n moved that t.ti� extensions be approved. Commissiorer Drev� seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the proposed Ordinance on Trailerswas not ready to present to the C�mmiss?oa, The various papers, letters, resolutions and etc. menti oned in these minutes are set out belo« attd are hereby ma:de a part 4hereof. xpril z9, 1949 Mayor-Cornmiss�.vner Sargeant Commissioners: E. B. Casler Lel�nd F. Drew G. Z. Kennedy Herbert M, Brov�n Ger_tlemen : There will be a regular meeting of the Commission i„onday e�ening, May 2, 1g49 at 7;30 P.M. City Hall. Very truly yours, (signed) Boyd A. Bentiett Boyd A. Bennett Gity Mana�er ' % � � �°�, � �� "' � CITY COMMIBSION Id�;ETTNG may 2 , 94 9 f1GENDA 1. Reading of the minu.tes of the SpeciaZ Meeting of Apr i1 �l. Readin� of Minutes of the Specisl Meeti:�g oP Apri1 29. 2. Report of the City Clerk on the assessment oi the old hotel property on It�andalay Avenue, Report on what the p.operty owners expect to do wiLh this property. 3. I�anager's report on ivIrs. Hovue's letter in connection with the roomer in her house at 41g J'asmine DV'ay, wt�ich was deferred frram the SPecial n7eet- ing of April 21. 1�. Report of �the City Attorney and Citq r4anager on acquiring property for the widing oP North Osceola Avenue 5. The matter which was brought to t.he ui:tention of' the CommiSsion by Attorney Ralph Richards regardin� 14r, Covey spending �1153.14 for the improqing oP Lake �venue between Harvard and Dartm�uth Sts. 6. Considerat�:on of the Dog Ordinance on its third reading. �. Re.port o� the license committee on the anplication of Edward F'aulk Por a Second-Hand Store. ' 8. Report Prom the Citq lYian�ger on Nirs. �+Tell�s complaint of dust on North Garden avenue, 9. Report o� the iraPfic Comniittee �n bus stop in front of the Dave�-I�icMullen Buildin g. 10. Tie-in between the City Pluml�ing Examini.�g Board and the State Board of Health. 11. The City �ttorney's report on courtesy signs, which were eslleci to the Cor�ission's attention bq a letter �rom Daniel Bros. 12, Resolution requesting property owners to clean their lots of weeds tk grass. 13, Report on the opening of Grand Central .clvenue. 14. City L'lanager's report on the cost oP. closing a di.tch Prom the �as Plant to Stevenson's Creek. 15, hSanager's report on building sidewalks on the 1Jest side of Greenwaod Avenue A?ortherlv Yrom Drew Street. 16. Cons�deration of Rent Control in Clearv�ater. 17..General Building Contractors to be heard relative to building inspeetion requirements, with particular rePerence to "values" to be used in the anplication of building, permits. ].8. Cons��?zr�tion of the S�.e11 Oil Co, regarding a lec�se on the Causeway with respect to thE constractioe o� a pump and storage tank for fuel oil by the Eowen Oil Company, lg. Consideration of the request by Ivlr. Valentine for option on lots in Avon- dale Section. 20. Report oP Pinellas Gounty Ser�Tice OPficer for the month oY IvIarch. 21. The ivianager's report on the cost o� repairing a�ortion oY Coronado Drive hetween the Causevlay and Coronado Hotel Por parring purpos�s. 22. Presentatic�n of letter fram %Ir. Wyllie regarding parking on Drsw Street. 23. Consideration oY Contract Por Co�ce for �the Gas Plant. 21�o Consideration o� the followin� Gas Main Extensions; 150' of 1'��T gas main on Betty Lane �,�"250.00 350' oP 11t gas main on South Nash- 170„00 ington hvenue Gonsideration oP the folloaring water main axtensions; 400' of 2�' water main on Pulmosa St. 290,00 500' oP 2" water main on Keen Road 350.00 200� oP 2" water main on Soutl� Gardett 150.00 25. Discussion of Ordinance relative to Trailers, � Z� � - CITY CON,'4lfISSION MELTING M�Y � 94 APril 3�, 1949 The City Commission City Hall city Attention: Mr. I�. G, Wingo, City Auditor & Clerk: Gentlemen; PTe acknowledge receipt of your latter o� Apr�.l.23rd, relative to plans for re-establishing the Sea Scout Base, 'Your Trustees have heretoPore held a meet- ing with representatives of all oP the organizations usi�� t�e building at the time of the fire and at whicb time a harmonious plan wa5 set Porth to re es:tablish the Base, Tentative plans have been drawn and will be ready Yor f urnishing to ths Git y at an early date. H+owever, we are �waitin� inYormation con- cerning �unds �rom several sources to help meet th� cost and we hope to �ve somethin� to ofSer the C;ity very shortly. RespectYully,. (signed) H. li. B;�skin H, H. Baskin, Chairman. Board of TrusteEs, PINELLtiS xREA BOY SCOU'3'S OF r�iERIC� � * �k 1100 Charles St. Cle ar�atEr, Fla . April lt�, lgy:9 The Commissioners of the Gity oP Clearv�ater City Hall City Gentlemen: At the meeiing of the Clearwater Beach Associa- tion to discuss parking meters, I was told that "the city doesnt have a beach", That is why now I propose that the re�uested "paving" oP the bewches with sand bp the city be treated in precisely the same manner as the paving oP any Clearvrater street. The b2ach owners should be required to �ive TMeUsement" or ri�ht oP way to city, the citiy to 'tpeve" tne beach with sand at request of o�tiners, assessin� each owner according to same �lau Pollowed in p�;vin� of streets at present. Clei�r«ater v,ithout a"beach°' would be no worse ofP than Clea,rwater �vithout "City Streets". Yours truly, (signed) George Ivlezey * � � Apr i 1 29 , 194-9 Mayor Harry D, Sargeant C�.ty of Cle arwater, Florida. DEar Mayor Sar„eant; At the monthly raeeting of the Grest Lake Association Tuesda�� evenin� a resolution was passed that we write to you in an e�fort to have automobi'e speeding stopped at once in the Crest I,ake area. a ��:j � �� ' � CI�'i' CWOMISSION MEETING aY � J']e refer particult�rly �o D�ew Stxeet fram the Country Club out to Duncan Avenue, and Cleveland Str�set �rom firulf-to-Bay on out to Duncan. Cars and trucks speed by ali these stree�s �o such �n alarming extent that in homes where there a�e Tittle children the parents are in constant fear. I� you will bring this mati:er Uefore the City Cr�mmission and have the necessary steps taken to st�p speeding on the streets a'�ove referred,to, it ��ill be greatly a,�preciated by the Crest Lake rlssociation. Thanking you, (signed) �inna L, Iirieger �k * * To the Honorable Bod;� of : Commissioners oP the City of Clear�vater Co�issioners vf the County oP Pinellas The State Boerd of $ealth '1Je, the Il�S�ster Plu�bers oY Clearwater, hsreby wisti to state that the specifications oP a septic tank, which the State Board of Health su�;gests the ci�Gy of Clearwater adopt, is a good tank insofar as size, shape, and construction is concerned. It is oer- fect excent for the fact that the partition or baPfle .�all has been eliminated. '".'e, in our experience in cleaning anc7 repairin� septia tanksy have found that by elim%natin� the �,rtition or baffle wall, the tank is nothing more than a hole in the ground which will soon Pi�l the drain line with slush and hav� to be cleaned out more frequently tha� is ordin�rily required. 'l�e, the &faster Plumbers as a body , do not want to send oux men out to per�orm this �tiork and subject theiu to diseases which might srise from hand ling the �irain tile Yzlled �tiith slush. Therefore, v�e, the undersig ned, state that we will install these tanks as specified, l�ut t�e Kill not guarantee that they v�i11 operate for any given time or will z,e be �esponsible for these tanks in a�}y v�ay . (signed) R. A. Gourioux j'Im. „IcGlarnand Edgar S. Burkhardt R. B. I.Rauney k. D. Iu�iller �'. J, Starling G, �+'. Deiming V�'. V. Harris �. B. hic0ardel Alexander Adams E. W. Erp Henry M. Geor,e D. D. Cochran, Sr., * � * April 28, 1949 City Comsissioners Clearwater, Fla. Attn: Mr. Boyd Bennett Gentlemen: A short ticue a�o parking was prohibited on both �ides of Drew �treet oetween M;�rtle and t he railroad. This parking ban works a real hardship on the businesses located on the Nor�h sid� oP Prew street. On the south side of Drew between r4yrtle andthe railroad i;here are onl.y residences, but on the north side there is locat�d my oPfice, a real estate oPYice, a sundries store, the Goodyear place and a dxy clea.nin� establishment. - r3� � CITY COMMISSION R4EETING May 2, 19k9 I believe that iY �he parking ban was liPted on the North side of Drew and enforced only on the South side, there v�;ould still be amPle room for two lane traPfic. Your cansidexation will be very much appreciated. Yours very truly, (signed) Al.fred C. Wyllie * � * Apri1 26, 1949 Hon. Harry D. Saraeant , n7ayor City of Clearwater Clearv�ater, I'lorida He; Lease between L. H. & Louise Reid coverin� property situated at Clearvwater Beach Gswy,, rla. r�asignea to Shell June 26, 19L�1. Honorable Sir: We rePer to Paraoraph 21F oY said 1.ease Khich states that t� - Lessor will not lease any property v;ithing 500 Peet oY the�t covered in referenced lease ior service station purposes. please be advised that Shell oPfers no abjectian to the use of the property situated appraximately 300 Peet (nov� known as Harod's Dock) Vlest of the above-mentioned lzased property. It is understood that the Bowen Oil Company oP Tamna has made or wi11 make a request Yor per�ission to install a pump and tank on this property, which equipment �r;ill be used ex- clusively for the stora�e and sale of fuel oil to boats. Yours very truly (si�ned) �°7. ?"T. Salzer YY. �"1. Salzer , L�anager Tampa District � * * HPri1 28, 1949 Ia;r. H. G. ti=y'ingo, City �uditor & Clerk Gle�rwater, I'lorida Dear Mr, 4Yingos � Your letter of Apri1 Z3rd in regard to the Iti,andalay Hotel receivecl. I did receive a copy of the letter to the city Yrom Clzarwater Beach Association that you refer to. First I have to take issue with the Clearwater Beach Association in callin� this the P�andalay Eotel Ruins. This constructian has been inspected both bu an engineer from Jacl�sonville and by a local s egistered engineer and both have stated that the construction was perfectly sound and usabl.e for a building. As to improving the property, only ten days ago there was a man from Tampa in my oifice fo�� onsiderable time • �onsiderin�; this property. He wants to comple�e the building and make it into anartments, fnd left the affice appare�tly very much interested and *rrith a pronosition that he seemed to think was fine. Then this week I h�d a telephone call fr�m a gentleman'who h�s plenty oP money t��ck of him a.bout this property and a few days later he saw me at my oi'Pice by appoint- ment and we talked at lsngth about this property. - 1 f�� ' •�, � � � � 13 �..- CITX' CONIIvITSSION MEETING maY ` , 9 9 These couversations indicate to us that this canstruction tt�at cost �125,OOQ.00 sti11 has value and we belisue will be used as soon'�s building costs are a little more reasonable. We still own most of the lots around tais hotel property, and I assure you we are quite Qs anxious as anyone else 'to see this property improved. �'�hile we have not been successPul as yet we have not been idle as regards this property. Very truly yours, ESSELSTYN TNVESTf��NT COMPANY (signed) By: F, I�. Skinner * * * �pril 20, 1949 The iionorable Board of Coanty Commissionexs Pinellas County, Florida Subject: r�lonth]y Reports Gentlemen: There are submitted herewith reports Por Clear- water and St. Yetersbur g Veterans County Service �ffices Por the month o i Niareh 1949 � . Financial report covering �eceipts and Disbursements.. Report �f a;etivities qf� Pinellas County Veterans' Service OPfices. Trusting you will find these reports in or�er, I am, Yours truly, (sig ned} J: A. Pr�edom J. A. Preedom County Service -0fficer. * � * Anril zo, 1949 ^he Honorable Board oY County �ommissioners DineTlas County, Fla. Statement oP Receints and �isbursements f�;r the month of March 1949 for Cle�rwater and St. Petersburg Veterans' County Service OPfices. RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Pinell^s County...... ...�396.43 J. A. Preedom, salary..........�p150.00 City of Clearwater... . 50.00 Ray G. Jones, salary........... 110.00 Ciiy oP Dunedin.. ..... 9.06 Secretary, s�lary............o. 100.00 Cit�� oY Tarpon Springs.... 9.00 Car operation.. . ...... 25.00 Postage F� registrations........ 19.40 arintin�,stati�nery,oYfice,,... equipment & supplies........... 4.3,15 Two telephones and long, distance calls.. ......,... 16.93 Total �464.4� Tot�1....�464,48 SIGNED J. A. Pr2ed9m J'. A, Preedom County Service OYPicer 0 ■ CITY COMMISSION MEETIPIG �ay 2, 94 !3 � kpril 21, 1949 To: The Honorahle Board of County Commissioners Pinel las C�untq , Flor ida Renort oP r.ctivities of Clearw�ter and St. �etersburg �eterans� County Service OPiices Por the monbh of I�Sarch, 191�9 • Total number of veteran,contacts...... . .....,,. . ... .1291 Applications Piled for monetary benePitss as follows Subsistence allowances under PL 16 and PL 346...........69 Pensions, appeals, insurance benefits claims, cleath benefits, dependency elaims.. ... . ..161 �Total ... ...........>..230 Evidence sup�orting claims as Pollows: Photos atic copies of dischargea., .. ...........,29 CertiPied copies oY marria�e records. ......... . ,1�0 " " " reports of separa£ion..... .... .,2'] n T� n birth ree�zds. ... . . .58 ,r �� r �ivorce records........a.... .. .,.27 « �T �r death records.. . ......... .. ..13 Narital status Forms... ..._... ..... .... .90 Yo�uer oP attorney �orms .. ........... ... ... ... .136 Viscellaneou� aPYidovits. .. .. . �69 Interruptions oP training end�trainin��reports..�.....122 �1Yfid.avits oP prooP oP dependency,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 11 Change of address �'orms 4-57�•• .•..... ... .....0,107 TransYer of crzse Piles and records.. . ... . 1�6 lipplications Yor dental out-patient treatment... ...... 22 „ „ medical �� „ �r ...... 27 i3o:�arizations .. .. ............ ..... 51 Income questionaiares on•pensionso.. .......... 9 Custodians accountings Par minor benePiciaries.,.,..... 10 (on pensions) Total........ .,,. ........894 r,pplicatiions for heaastones & burial expense ..................... 5 kpplications �or certi�icates o� eligibility & ent itlement.......31 biiscellaneous Forms oP various kinds ................... .. .b0 Ohio'State Bonus applications... .. .a....n.. ..... .� 2o�ichigan State Bonus applications.,a ................ ...1 I�fassachusetts State Bonus apglicatioris ...................3 Connecticut State Bonus applications ........... ... ...5 Louisiana State Bonus applications.... , .... . .,. .3 ' NSLI & USGLI Insurance, converte , renewed and appl ed or �9,000.00 � * * The CLEL�RI";I�TER SHU�F'F�BOAZD CLIIB hsd its beginning in 1927, when a �mall group oP men Porm�d the Glub. That year the City af Clear�ater built fou� courts in the City park, at the corner oY South Osceola Avenue, and Pierce Street, r'st the end of its �'irst year, the Club hsd 2�7 members. The dues wer•e �1.00 per year. During the �Tears that f�llov�ed, the Club att'racted mor� and more m.embers, VJith the increasing members�ip came a,-�se�i for mcre courts, a club �ouse etc. In 1930, two courts were added; in 1931 four courts in 1932 six courts in 1933-34 aight courts; in 194.7 eight moxe courts. In 1939 a smali club house was built. Tlie f ollnr�ing year it was en- ' larged to its present size. In 191�6 the buildin� con�aining the cue lackers, etc., w�s finished. � '-,�� .�. � "', � CITY COI�SISSTOnT MEETING May 2� 9 9 These improvements are addition�l �ac�lities rvere provided by membership du�s, and ap�ropriations h5� the City of Clearwater. The Club wes organized, and exisi;s sole�.y Por the purpose of furnishing entertainment and recrea�Gion to a�.l persons over sixteen years oP age oP good character and temporary or permanent residents of Clearwater and vicinity. In addition to regular weekly shu��yeboard tournaments held at the Club, its members participr�te in inter-city and Regional Tournaments held in other cities in Florifla. Frequently te�ms �rom and members oi' clubs 'from other Floricia areas come to Clearv,ater to play us and to witness such tournaments, Card tournaments are held regularly. Suppers and entertainments are exijoyed during the year. The Glub is managed by a Boar.d oP TJireetors consi�ing of the elected officers oP the C1ub, namely, the �residerit , a First Vice� President, a Second Uice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Several �ommittees appointed by the Presidettt assist in the manage- ment and operation of the Clubis business and soaia 1 activitieg. No compensation is paid to any officer or any committeemen oY the Club, A careful sarvey shows that a large majority of the members of the Club consider the Club to �e the ul:timate attraction Por the memhers. .. It is important to consider the Pollowing facts: Durit�g t�e �iscal year of 191F7-19y.8 (Octobsr lst 1947 to SePtember 30, 194�) there were 918 members, each of whom livefl in �learwater or vicinity Yor an average 6.6 months, making a total 6,058 months of individual residence. During the first six months of the Yiscal year oY 194g-49 the m�,mbership has increased to 1,054 meaibers. This riakes a total oP 6,g56 months of indiei.dua.l residence based on last years average, A Pair estimate shov�s that each member spends �150 per month w hile in Giearv�a�er. This means that the members of this Club s pend over one. million dollars each gear while thsy are in Clearwater. More than l0� oP the members of the Club are freeholders in Clearwater and over 350 oP its members are permane nt residents oi' the City oP Clearwaterr The land on which the Club is located is p3rt of t�e Cit y Park. Although all courts and buildin�s ioere built by the Club with assistance �roni the Gity, �he land, courts and buildings re� mr�in tne property of the City. The thzrty-two cour�s were built at a cost exceeding �10,000. The Glub ho�:se is valuea at �15,000. The building containing cue lockers, uorks� ip and canteen is valued �t �3,5U0. The ofPice building and shelters vr�lued at �5,000, / 3 y- 1 . . � � . � � . t �. �s: CITY COIi4MISSION D!lEETING a MaY 2, 949 The most urgent need is the construction oP seven additiona� terrazo courts which will cost �3,3g4.C>4. This Cluh is by Par the largest membership clwb in Clearwater. It is the greates; single recreatianal attraction oPfered to per- manent residents and tourists. At present the Club has approximately �2,500 �n its txeasury. This sum is barely suYPicient to pay Por a Yew of the most ur-gent ueeds in the club house and meet nr�rmal operating exnenses, IP the Club is to continue to attract and hold Cleerv�atPr resi- dents �nd to urists at lefst ei�ht courts must be rebuilt as soon as is possible, �9-16 inclusive unfit for nlay. It is with a sincere thou�t Por a conti�uation oY the growth oi' our �ity tbat the Club urg�s the City o� Clearwater to gi�e due consider�ti�n to �ur request for �3,3g4.D� to be applied soley to rebuild the eight courts. Were ow: Pacilities to continue to be in�idequate to meet the re�son�ble recreational needs for our mem- Uers, several hundred oP our presEnt members and an unkn�wn number oP Puture me�bers wr�uld be attracted to other areas in Flox�ida where recreational needs would be available. On behalP oP the Club, I respectPully request that the Mayor, the City n4anager and the Commissioners consider and aDprcve our request Por �3,384•00. Respectfully submitted Signed �. R. Martin, President * * * rlpril 25, 1949 Mayar Harry D. Sargeant City o� Cle�irwater Clearwater, Fla. Dear �ayor Sargeant: Witlx reference to our Saturday morning conversation the f ollowing property is suitable for our needs and owned by the City. a�tondale Subdivision BlocY. B I�ots z6, 25, 14, z9 Block C - Lots 19, 1�, 15, 1�., 11 Block D - Lots 6, �, 12, 2 Block F � Lots 3 p�e would like to arrange a meeting with the city commission in order to secure an option on these properties. pery txuly yours, 4VI�2 H. V�lI�IdTINE C0. (signed} F�obert T. Wallace Office hianager � CITY COMMISSION A7EETING May , 4.9 i2ESOLUTION WFiEREk5: :it h�s been determined by the City Commissi.on of �he City cf Clearwater, Florida, that the property described helow shoald be cleaned of weeds, gr�ss andfor uriderbrush, and that aiter ten (10) days not�ce and Pailure of the owner tilexeof to do so, tlze City should c1e�n such property �nd charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW Tf�kEFORE BE IT RESOZVED by the City Commission of the City of -0learv�r�ter, Florida, that the folZowing descr�bed property, situate in said City, shali. be cleaned af tveeds, �rass and/or underbrush v�ithin (10) ten days, after notice in writing to the ovaners thereof to do so and thet upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perPorm such cleanin� and char�;e the costs thereof ageinst the respecti:ve properties in �ccord�nce with Section 128 oP the C.h_flrter of the Gity oi Clear- v�ater, as amended. Ovrne� Property Katherine YV. Foster Lot 4& th�t part of �l�orado St. Acacia St. So. of rlcacis St. Blk 1., IvIand�lay City Sub. Katherine 41. Foster �ic�icia st, I,ots 1, 23, Blk lz, City 114�ndalay iNohl Holflitig Corp 16th St. & 6th live. Loi 7, Blk 12 Tampa, I'la. &Ian�alay ;tePano Spoto, et al 2i18 Nebraska Ave. Lot g, Blk l2 Tampa , I'la . Mandal ay Phillip Rizzuto c/o I'aul Randolph Lot 9: Blk 12 City Mandalay Sas Lumia ` 1001 31st Ave. Lot 1, Blk 11 Tanpa, Fl�. Mandalay Sam L. Fris eia 2829 Elm.ore St. Lot 2, Blk ll Tampa, Fla. M'and.�lay Louis I,omba_ do 718 Za Sallz St, Lot 6, Blk 11 Tampa, Fla. Niandslay John Greco 3407 l2th st. Lot 5, Bi-� 5' Tampa, Fla . pfianda'lay i�s.ntnony P. Peazia 82 Ladoga ��ve,. Lot 6, Bl�. 5 Tampa , Fla . Niandaley Cosmo �,.nastasi c/o G. c, �picola I,ots 7, 8, Blk 5 20G 114adison Bldg. ;;andalay Tampa, Fla. Alice M. Rountree & Alice Victoria ihompson Lot 3, Blk 10 96 kdelia live, Tampa,Fla. �ian�alay I�7 CITY COMMISSION MEETIIdG aY � 949 Own er Pro perty Antonio A. B�assari 1211 Lozano S�E, Lots �, 8, BYk 10 Tampa, Fla. Mandala� Pauline L, D'Azzo 2810 Qentral Ave, Lot 4, Blk 9 Tampa , Fla , I�4andalsy Geo. C. Rogers ']812 Eldorado �,ve . Lot� 2, Blk 7 Cit y �Sandal ay Andrew tilexander 5520 Hartford Rd. I,ot 3, Blk 7 Baltimore, Maryland Mandalay teter �. Sapourn 26'5. Charles St. Lot 4, Blk 7 Baltimore, Iv;aryland Nlandalay Edith Homer Lots 2,3, 811; 8 Cleveland ,St . , Cit9 Z4anclr�lay Ella Manning et al �903 JeTt�n �ve., Lot 1�, B1k 8 ' Tampa, k'la . N_�r�n�alag Mary S. Morrow � 315 Magnolia Dr. Lot 5, Blk 8 Cit� ' I�andalag Florence H_ Rosenberg 213 8. �`,omez Zot 2, Blk 52 Tampa, T'la, I�?andalap Fanny Ii+I. h:arks Jas�ine yYay I,ot 3, Blk 52 C it 3� Me nde l� y Bertha C. Sheldon 5641 ls t��v� . N. Lot 3, Bl� 51 St, Petershurg, Fla. ��Fandalay Htlen T. Hinchman 5641 lst l�ve. N. Lot 4, Blk 51 St, i'etersburg, Fla. IlIandalay �ohn A. Spoto iy.25 �. Broadway Lot 5, i�l� 51 , Tarilpa , Fla . Ivland ela y Kaylib Co. 129 Market St, Lots 4, 5, b, Blk 68 Paters�n, N.J� 2�landalay Edward Prosfke 1024 .Eldorado L��'e Lot 7, Blk 68 Cit Y Niand al ag Frank N, Traynor q U.O. Boa 1528 Lo� g��Blk bg Tampa, Fla. Prtandalay r�rthur E, Yahn ls t Nationa 1 Bank Lot s 1Q ,1i , Blk 68 Olean, N.Y. Mandalay William J. Yahn lst '�:tianal Bank Lot 13, Blk 6� Olean, N.Y. M^ndalay Clearttiater Boats, Inc. 707 Grove St. Zot 14, Blk 68 Cit3' Nandalay Rober't �2, l4rolfP Pirie nxook Rd. T,ot 10, B1Y. 26'] City Carlduel Sub Maurice Owen4 531 O�k Ave, Lot 11, Blk 67 � CitY �tanaalay Thomt�s H. Yurcell 1�.15 Prescott ��ve. 5 3' oP Lots 2,3, & 15' alley City Blk 47, N�andalay � . _ ._ ._ __ � _._._, _ _ i �.� � ' f CITY COMMISSTI�N M�' TII�TG , ; MaY 2, 949 � O��r, er Pr ope r ty � Kennetli M. NiTler P. o. Dox 593 Lo�C 5, Blk 39 � ;Uelsh, La. Ivlandral�y 5ub G. T, Culbert Box 509 Lot 1�, Ell: 33 harion, 4a, Mandalay � _ S. '.r.'ard Pslmer G"i--lton, N. Y. Lots 11,12, Blk 2g ��andalay Sub D. �iucker Radgers �920 Terasdale Court Lot 7, Replat of Lot l University Gity, �;o. Blk S4, I,ot 7, $1k 40 & Yacht Club �lk 53, rZandalay Esselstyn Investment �a. e/o F. L. Skinner Lots !�, 5, 6, R�plat oY Lot 1 Di.uiedin, r�la . Blk 54, T,ot �, Blk 40 & Yacht Club Blk 53, Mandalay _PASSED AND 4D�PTED by the City Commission, of the City of oP C1earSvat;er, Flc�rida, this 2nd day of hIay, A. D. 194-9 (signed) $arry D. Sargeant Mayor-Commiss oner ATTEST: s/ g. G. �Ningo C y Au �;tor &C erk There being na Purthex business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. � � ffiayor-Go ss oner // U ATTEST: 6��%� � 0 Citq Audit�Z`"ierk � ■ � �r �