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06/07/1950 Also Present Were: Boyd A. Bennett George T. :4cClamma Ben Krentzman '~r"~"""'''r'':-~,1t,.....'1':!'..'"1~ ,i' : :' ~ . , .. ":,-1.:., " ,....!~\};f~ii~ir~;~~'",;'"'h~'.'...~. .. ":::""";':::"'<"_::~ :. :. '.",'. j , ".."1-' \' _If ,". . ~ . , ~,.' ~ 'I: ' ':"1 1 ..:.1' . i .~ I', "'~' ...,; " ....w.... ~ J j I '.,' - . .... CI~~~~~~ i~~o M~ING .' :~.,,;;..,";;~;,,;;,.~~. "~"'""'""".":i;Y~t;')';;~~I~..W ..' The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at Cit7 Hall, Wednesday, June 7th at 7:30 P.U. with the following members present: Harry D. Sargeant -Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown -Connnissioner l- B. B. Casler Jr. -ConnniS8ioner i':,',' '.. Leland F. Drew -Commissioner Joe Turner -Commissioner Absent: None -City Manager -Chief of Polioe -City Attorney i l I i , , I i ., " ~e Mayor called the meeting to order. There being no alterations or correctiona, the m1nutes of the meeting of May 15th were approved. Attorney Charles M. Phillips appeared before the Commission to present the proposal ot E. M. Spaulding to construot and lease trom the City a 60 ft. extension to Seminole Street dook, which he would use tor docking his oharter fish1ng boat. He stated they were Willing to oonstruct a slip about 60 ft. west ot the t1sh house and reinforce the dook and build a 8 .ft. wide walk-way with railings and stairway to a lower level - allot which would cost approximately $2,300.00. They had no objection to the City renting slips to others. He requested a 5 year lease, but stated Mr. Spaulding would be g1ad to oonsider any oounter proposa1 the Oi ty might make. OommIssioner Drew moved that the matter be referred to the City Beach Lease Committee fox. study alld a report at the next meeting. The motion was seconded b,. Commissioner Turner and carried unantmously. Tae Mayor now unnounoed a public hearing on the application of Annie Butta ~or a permit to operate a taxi-cab. No one was present to objeot to the granting of at pe~it. On a motion by Commiss1oner Casler, whioh was seconded by Commissioner Brown and carried, the application was approved. Hr. (.,~ester B. It1cMullen, Attorney for the First National Bank, addressed the Oo:mmlasion relative to the suit ot Smoyer-Wella et ala vs the Firat Natioool Bank and the City of Clearwater to close and vacate the alley in the rear of Grice's Drug store. He stated that unless the City joined in the appeal to the Supreme Court, he would advise the Bank to take no turther action. Commissioner Drew, reporting tor the Land Appraisal Committee, sa1d the Committee had inspeoted the area which the Country Club Association proposes to buy for the location ot a new Country Club Building and that the Committee had appra1sed the property at $1,000.00. On a motion by Commissioner Casler, Which was seconded b7 Commissioner Turner and carried, the report ot the Appraisal Committee was acoepted. City Attorney Krentzman read the draft ot a proposed lease with the Clearwater Country Club Assooiation, on the land being used as a golf course. Commissioner Casler moved that the proper City otf1cials exeoute the lease, the lease agre~ent being amended to show the desoription of the property being leased a8 not including the property which is to be sold to the Assooiation, and 1n Paragraph ~Page 3, the word lessee belng changed to lessor. The motion was seoonded by Commissioner Drew and carried unan1mously. I I ,~.( ,. I' .',' /.; '2,~\ir~:", . ,'" - . ~.~ '. ..' . ~. ~. ';};:)/1i;f.~ , , , , '"./ '. .. " '<>' i-'.':<"'~'" . ., . '.'-' " /... ....1 " .. .'... ..' .:,:......;...; Relative to the Everingham Lease, the City Attorney reported that he had studied the case and had prepared a brief, but it was his opinion that his report should be _de at a Committee meeting, rather than at th1s time. Attorney Polhill read to the Connniss10n a letter from Mr. Everingham proposing that he (Mr. Bveringbam) would put the bui1d1ng on the premises 1n good condit10n and keep them in such condition during the renewa1 period~ and either guarantee a rental of .200.00 per month and in addition l~ of net profits, or pay as rent ~ of gross receipts. Mr. Everingham's letter suggested that the City appoint an arbitrator and named M~. Pau1 Eckert as arbitrator to represent him. Commissioner Brown moved that the letter be accepted and made a part ot the m1nutes, with part of the letter being disputed by members of the Commission. The motion was seoonded by Commissioner Turner and carried. 001. R. John West and Mr. H. D. Wooley of the Pine Brook Assooiation, appeared be~ore ~le Commission to explain the request of the Association for th~ City to cont~ibute $1,154.53 toward the 1nstallation of street lights in Plne Brook Sub- division. Commissioner Turner moved that the City contribute $750.00 as the City's part of the installations; the installation to be 8 Metal Standards in the area trom Palmetto to Admiral Woodson Lane and three ordinary Blaok Wooden Poles in the area North of Adm1ra1 Woodson Lane. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Drew and carried unan~ously. Commissioner Casler moved that the dog and Qat Ordinanoe previous17 di8CUSS9~ be braught torwa~ for early disoussion. The motion was seconded by Comm1ss1oner Drew and oarrled. ~fflfj;\~L. :~~1',;', . ;", '\ Commissioner Casler moved that the City Attarne7 start aoquiring ~~ eas8menta aa are neoessary to beg1n construction on covering the drsinage ditoh runnIng tram the Gas Plant propert'1 to stevenson Creek. The motion was seoonded b7 Commi88ione~ Drew and oa rrled. .,' ., ....rti.MJf'l__. , - . ~-.-..~. :1\ " , ' ... . ';:";i~~~W~i~;~?~;B:~L;(, ' >.., 'j'.."'.. .. ~ - ClTY COMMISSION MEETING June '7. 1950 . ! The Commission considered several co.mmunications trom the Clearwater Federat10n or Civic Clubs relative to the prohibiting of net fishing in waters within ~e City limite. 11r. Frederick Incas, President ot the Federation, W8B p~esent and on being questioned. stated that Mr. Ralph Oarson would drall up the proposed bill for presentation to the Legislature. On a motion by Commissioner Casler. seoonded by Oommissioner Turner and carried, the communications were a~cepted. City Manager Bennett reported that the lease between the City and Lee Young- blood had been exeouted and was being held until such time as Mr. Youngblood puts the property in proper condition, that Mr. Youngblood had tendered a check tor $50.00 tor June rent and a check in the amount ot $125.00 &s Ju17 rent under the ter.ms of the new lease. Mr. Thomas Hamilton, Attorney tor Mr. Robert C. Sohmld. submitted an otfer by Mr. Sohmid ot $175.00 a month tor 5 'Years tor the propert7 covered by the Youngblood lease and tendered a check tor $2100.00, one ~e8r8 rent as s token ot good faith. Mr. Schmid was also present and disoussed hie' propDdal. The Oity Manager explained that it has been the Oity's polioy to give present 19ssees priority when 1aases come up tor renewal. OommiBsione~ Caoler moved that Mr. Schm1d's otfer be held until the lease is definitely settled. Commissioner Turner seoonded the motion and it carried. \ .' I i I j "~~ , t.:.w"".~':"";"",::",:,,.,;,.,>J.} '" :! I , i . I j I , "I j 1 I , ..,. 'j' , ' .1 , ~ 1 ( Commissioner Drew, reporting tor the Appraisal Cammittee6 stated that the Oommittee had inspected Lot 76 Block "C"6 Coachman Heights, and ~d appraised the lot at $750.00. Commissioner Casler moved that the report of the Oommittee be aocepted and the price of the lot be placed at $750.00; any sale to be subject to ~e COmmission's approval. The motion was seconded by Oo~lssioner Drew and carried. Mr. H. H. Baskin6 as attorney for the West Shore Company, Ino., appeared before the Commission requesting that the Plat of a Replat of Grandview Terrsce. 8a reco~ed 1n Pla.t Book 19, Page 94, Public Records ot Pinel1as County. be vacated bY' resolution of the City Commission, thereby restoring the original plat of Grand View Terrace as recorded in Plat Book 12 on Page 43. Commissioner Turner Jlloved that the Repla t of Grand View Terrace, Plat Book 19, Page 94, Public Records of Pinellas County. be vacated. The motion \ms seconded by Oommissioner Casler and carried. Voting A~e, Comm1G~ionors Sargeant. Brown, Casler, Drew and Turner; Nay. none. ;', \:,'.(;\:::)i):~~; :;, ; , I i I, t ' (' , '",', ,'., ',""'1 '. - '.. " 'I , j c.! ;.:1 " c Csptain Meyer of the Clearwater Guides Association, ~nquired aa to what docking facilities could be made for boats while the Yacht Basin Insta11ations were being made. and suggested that boats be allowed to move into dock spaoes as rapidly as dredging was oompleted. The City Manager told Mr. MeY'er that he was unable to B~ve this infor.mation until he knew the contraotor's plans. Mr. Roach addressed the Commission relative to the opening of Jefferson or Missouri Avenue across the Railroad traok. The cocmittee appo~nted to investigate this matter advised they had no report. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner ~urner and carried. an appropriation ot $750.00 to pay tor the installation of 13 Parking Meters on South Garden Avonue between Court and Franklin Streets was author.1zed. The City Manager oubmitted a Resolution which would require 12 property owners to clean their 10ts ot grass;) weeds and underbrush. On a motion bY' Comnissioner Drew, which was seconded by Commissioner Turner and unan~ously carried, the resolution was adopted. Commissioner Caslor moved that the City comply with the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and contribute $200.00 to cover the cost of temporary lighting during the summer in Coachman Park. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and oarried.. The Land Appraisal Co~ittee reported that it had inspeoted the propert7 of Joe B. Deen, Blooks I and J, Druid Groves. It was recomnended bY' the GOllImi ttee that the delinquent taxes be settled for 75% of the face amount of the taxes--$99.00. Com- missioner Brown moved that the Oity grant a 25% reduction from. the tace amount of the taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Drew and carried. The City Manager suggested a re-consideration of Insurance bjds of the New F~re Station,as The Mutual Insurance Company, the low bidder, refused to write the policy on their bid of $16.05 oovering $15,000.00 insuranoe for a 3 year period, clsUm1ng they were in error in quoting the rate. Commissioner Drew moved that the CitY' let the $83.00 bid covering tho Youth Maritime Oenter stand and hold over the bid on the New Fire Station (Station #3). The motion was seconded bY' Commissioner Turner and carried. Commissioner Casler moved that a Committee composed of Messrs. Harpham, Raymond ~e and Ross Durant bo requested to work with the City Manager jn working out s, progran tor an equitable distribution of the Oity's Ins~nce Policies. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The City Attorney recommended that the Commission authorize the expenditure of $300.00 for a survey of Ooachman Heights in order to clear up the tit1e to property eold to the Lions Olub. to the property it is proposed to deed to Leo Murphy and to the right ot way for an extension of Court Street. Co~ss1oner qasler moved that the s~rveJ be authorized. The motion was seconded by Oommissioner Tu~ler and carried. . !Ill ... ..-.- _.......~".,.->... .----. ,~"" ,;:tr,fjiif, '" '., t: ',' ':'?{:~'i;; t~':;:l~l; ~'",:~." 1. o --"-.. Relative to the Wells vs City ot Clearwater case, City Attorney Krentzman reported that tho CQse had been ooncluded: that the court had ruled ror the Plaintl~t. subjeot to an easement, by presoription, to the City ot Clearwater and the Peninsular Telephone Company at a depth of 3 feet, tor utilities. Reporting tur~er in oonnection with the Buit by Cornelia Smoyer Wella vs the City, the City Attorney stat9d that he had signed the Notioe of Appeal to the Supreme Court,..;along with the First National Bank and that he would taka no furthor aotion unless instructed to do 80 by the Commission. He a1ao submitted a bill tor his servioes 1n the amount ot $150.00. Commissioner Turner moved that the City Attorney's report be aocepted and the tee paid. The motion was seoonded by Commissioner Drew and carried. Relative to the case ot Roberts vs City of Clearwater ooncerning the re-monlng ot Lots 2 and 3, Block 13, A. C. Turner Sub #3, the CIty Attorney repoMied that the notice of publio hearIng given by the City had been insufficient and inadequate. The Attorney rendored a bill of $50.00 tor his servioes in the oase. Commissioner Casler moved that the Attorney's report be acoepted and the fee paid. The motion was seconded by Conmiosioner Drew and oarried. The City Attorney reported that he had written to the Railroad and Utilities Commission regarding the Peninsular Telephone Company rate oaSe and had been intor.med that the matter was still under advisement. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconded by Commissioner Casler and oarried, the City Attorney's report was aocepted. The City Attorney suggested that the fee for his services for validating the two issues ot Revenue Certificates be set at $1,000.00. On a motion by Commissioner Drew, seconz~~:rmnisSioner Turu~ and oyried, j:;he report lJas accepted. ~ iC ,,/..Lt! r<IC1-wJ'~ / ~th>c- G4"",",/,,~ 0,( a4... ~~.. ~~~.G.I(. 4"Ae The 0 ty M gar read a letter trom{Mr. Joe Turner addressed to the Commission as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal, requesting that the Oommission relieve Lots 2 and 3, Blook 13, A. C. Turners Sub #3 of R-l restriotions and to per.mit R-2 use of tbe property, and that a public hearing be called on his appeal. Oomm1ssioner Drew moved that July 5th be set as a date for a publio hearing on this matter, and July 5th also be designated tor a regular meeting ot the Commdssion. Commissioner Casler seoond~d the motion and it oarried. CODmliss10ner Turner did not vote. ,\. " !~;. .....:' .".... .. ,.. ;. ,'. :',{.. . t" . ...1j,"r'~t/i;;J;r;t~J.ii':Lnc::;;,;.,., .... .. . ~ '.::,; '. ;':';' .i,. ',.:/\..(l ~. .:..:.::.\:::~ , ' " - ,. ..,..,. ;~ ,....: .',.",.. ..~, .... ...;... ~,. ;" .... \........ \ I I , ...~~f~. . ' I ; I ( I : I I j I , t . I '1 I I ,.1 1 ,; \ >1 '. -","1 The City Manager submitted a petition signed by Billy S. Ray, owner of lot 6. Block 42, l~ndalay Subdivision, requesting that the City vacate the a11ey in Block 42~ Mandalay_ Connnissloner Drew moved that the matter be placed ill the hands o~ the CIty Attorney. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried. On a motion by Commissioner Casler, seconded by Commissioner Drew and carried. the report of the County Service Officer for the month of April was accepted. Commissioner Drew moved that the Commission waive the fees charged tor signs on City owned property for Churohes, bona fide Fraternal organizations and Civio ClubD, and refund any fees already paid by these organizations upon application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Casler and carried. The City Manager submitted a request by the J. R. Billet Company that the City pay for 60 feet ot Sea Wall across the West end of Bohemia Circle. at-an estimated cost of $2,000.00_ The Manager reported he had set up an item ror this type of work, of only $2,000.00 in the 1950-51 budget. Commissioner Drew moved that the matter .-be deferred to a future meeting. Connnissioner Turner seconded the motion and it oarried. The City Manager read a letter from the Federation of Civic Clubs, which letter suggested that the City and the PIne1las County Commission investigate applioation for homestead exemptions to asoertain if applioants are legal residents of Flor~da. Commissioner Turner moved that the letter be acoepted nnd referred to the County Tax Assessor's oftice with the Commission's approval. The motion was seconded by Com- missioner Drew and carried. A letter addressed to the Commission by the Federation ot Civic Clubs protested against the erection of a water tank in Crest lake Park, and suggested that the tank be plaoed South of Druid Road. Commissioner Drew moved that the me tter be put 1n the bands ot the City Manager for a report and recommendation. Commissioner Turner seoonded the motion and it carried. On a motion by Cot~issionar Casler, seconded by Commissioner Drew and carried, the plat of Russell Subdivision Unit #1 was approved. The City Manager rscoxmnended the transfer of $20,000.00 trom the Cigarette Tax Fund to pay for the oonstruction ot the South Fort Harrison Fire Station. Com- missioner Casler moved that the appropriation be made trom the Cigarette Tax Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carried. , Commissioner Drew moved that the matter of opening M1ssour1 Avenue between Cleveland Street and Grove street be placed in the hands of the City Manager; the :Manager to contact the property owners and report. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion and it carrIed. A letter addressed to the Commission by Attorney Cyril E. Pogue advise~ that he has completed a settlement with the Attorney representing Mr. Marshall Dancy, that all bond coupons referred to in Mr. Dancy' 8 complaint had been turned over to h:1m (Mr. Pogue). together with an indemnity bond to indemnify the Cit,., should an, additional B coupons of the bond issue be dIscovered. By the terms of tho settlement . , ... ......".,J.>>,..__ :~ -' i I '/: ..:. ';'r:~ .J.>. ',. l." .I ': ,. ,', ~~ifJ~;~{r~ ; t::;,:::.:. ....,: " ..... ~ ~'" ...... '. ,"~" .... . "' . '. ~ ;', ' ~?11~~~~;;'~~%::~~:~~~j~~i~ik~'~~~iBi;~'i':"':,"~W'~~~"~iii~":'{';i~i'~';~C1!~~,"""i,~~~~,@i!ii;"l;'i;i'; Reading of the minutes of May 16" Report of the Appraisal Committee on the value o~ lots 6 & 7, Black C~ Coachman Heights SubdivIsion. Report of the Appraisal Committee composed of Commissioners Drew, Brown on the Country Club lease and the sale of land. Report of the City Attorney on the Everingham lease, together with the Beach Lease Committee's report. Receipt ot an application from Ann1e Butts tor 8 tax1 l1cense. Consideration ot an appropriation of .725.00 to cover the cost or purchasing thirteen (13) parking meters to be 1nsta1led :1n .tront ot business places on South Garden Avenue between Franklin St. and Court St. Resolution ordering property owners to olean their lots of weeds and g~S8. Request of the Jaycee Club tor $175.00 to cover the cost ot instal~ing teEpora~ lighting and maintaining same during the summer in Coachman Park where the7 propose to erect a platform and !lave entertainment during the slUIIIIlex-. Report ot the cODlDittee oomposed of Comm1ssioners Turner and Brown on the request ot M.r. Joe B. Dean tor a 5~ reduct10n in taxes. . Oonsideration of 1nsu~noa bids on the new fire station 1n which 08se the Mutua~ Insu1'&.nce Co. was low bidder at prem1um price ot t16.05 for three..:vaar period covering .15~OOO.OO fire insurance as they ref\1aed to write this p.:)].~.cy. olaiming the,. were In erro1' in the 1'8 te. . Considel'ltt10n ot request from P1nebrook Assoo1a tion tor the C1t~ to oontribute " $1,154.53 tor the oona~ruct1on of special street lIghting 1n P1nebrook Subdiv1a1on--. the President ot the Association to expla1n the request to the Commission. ' ,.' Ileport of the Comml ttee on the e:xam1nation and proou1'lng ot r1ghti.of'.wa:v for C:r()8sIng the Seaboard R. R. either at Missouri st. or Jefferson St. 'l'he oomm1ttee i.i5cOmposed o-r 'Conmlss10ners Drew, Brown. Turner and Casler. , If. CITY' OOMMISSION !1EE~ING JUne 7, 1950 the Oity is to pay the Plaintiff the 8W11 of But,. Seven Hundred Fitty Dollar. ' <.6,750.00). The letter 1s set out in fUll in the tOllowlng pnges. CQmD1eaioner Drew moved that the Commission approve the pElyment of $6,750.00 to the Pla1nt1.t.t, Marshall Dancy. The motion was seoonded b1 Commissioner Turner and carr1ed. The Commission now adjourned ae the City Commlss10n Bnd Acting ae !rueteea ot the Pension FUnd, approved the admission ot It''rank ChIlds 1nto membership in the Penslon Plan on e motion by Comm1ss10ner Turner which was seoonded b1 Commjaslo~er Brown and oarried. On a motion by Commissioner Brown whioh was seoonded b,. Camm1es1oner ~er and oarried, Lee 0. Huskamp was admitted to memberahip In the Pension Plan. There being no turther business to come before the Board, the meeting 1188 adj ourned. ~-l~l'g #: iJ~ Mar'1or- omn sB10~er, ~/ -----~----~~~-~--- June 6, 1950 Mayor-Commissioner Harry D. Sargeant Carunissioners: Leland F. Drew B. B. Casler, Jr. Herbert M. Brown Joe Turner Gentlemen: The adjourned regular meeting ot the City Comnission of June 5, w11l be held Wednesday, June 7, 1950 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall. Yours very trul'Y, (S.1gned) Boyd A. Bennett Clty Manager BAB: gg ---------- AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 19. ,I': : -';.;,'';''.;.-, ,~.,' ..', '~"~"'~""'.1~'_~'1.. ",; " '~'._; t . . '. " . I ~ ~. '. , .. ,> CITY OOMMISSION MEETING JUne '1, 1950 13. Consideration or the matter called to the attention of the Commission by the Federation 0'L Oivic Clubs relative to a special Act o~ the Legi81ature relative to commercial fishing in Clearwater Harbor. 14. Report of the Cit, Attorney relat1ve to the matter of clearing up the Ooachman Park Subdivis10n so that the C1ty can give olear titles to its property_ 15. Presentation of a petition by Attorney George Smith to vacate re-plat of Orand View Terrace Subdivision. 16. Report or the Oity Attorney on the Wells vs City ot Clearwater, ease. l? Report or the City Attorney on the Roberts vs the City case. 18. Report o~ the City Attorney on the Peninsular Telephone Co. rate hearing. 19. Considerat1on ot the City Attorney's tees for validating the two Revenue Certi~icate Bond Issues. 20. Request of Attorney RalPh Riohards for the Commission to oall a public hearing on the Tumer Zoning ma t ter. 21. Petition ot Bllley S. HRy to vacate an alley adjacent to his property in Blook 42, Mandalay Sub1d1vis10n. 22. Receipt of report ot the Pinellas County Veteran Service Officer tor the month ot April. ' 23. Cons1deration of the reque"t of Mr. E. H. Spaulding to use Seminole Street dock ~or a party fish1ng boat. 24. Consideret1on of amendment to the sign ordinance. 25. Request o~ J. R. Billet 00. for the 01ty to pay tor the cost ot 60' of sea wall aoross tho westerly end of Bohemia C1rcle and Gult or Mexioo at an estimated cost ot $2,000. (This Company holds the oontract trom the property owners on each side of this street - wishing to oonstruct a sea wall). 26. Receipt of a letter from the Federat10n of Civic Clubsp requesting the CommIssion to investigate the application of Homestead Exemption to the end that those who mainta1n a legal residence other than the State at Florida not be permitted to apply tor this exemption. 27. Receipt of a letter from Federation of Civic Clubs - protesting the erection of a water tank in Crest lake Park and suggesting that it be placed South ot Druid Road. 28. Reoe1pt of a letter from the Federation of Civic Clubs relative to the laws or Sarasota and st. Petersburg prohib1'tiing comne:rcial fishing in Olearwater Harbor. 29. Cons1deration at a letter from the Federation ot Civic Clubs, enclosing a letter trom the st. Petersburg Rod and Gun Olub, regarding the prOhibiting ot commercial net f1shing in Clearwater Harbor. 30. Cons1der~tion of a lease to Mr. C. L. Youngblood of Lot 9, Oity Park Subdivision on the north side of the Oauseway. 31. Request fo~ the approval ot a plat ot Russell Subdivis1on, Unit One, presented by engineer Leo Butler. 32. Consideration of' approval of $20~OOO of the State Oigarette Tax money to the construction of the South Ft. Harrison F1re Station. 33. Proposal. frOtn Attorney Richards to lease land on the beach for a 'l'hoatre. 34. Consideration of the opening ot Missouri Avenue between Cleveland Street and Grove Street. Adjournment. Oommission sitting as Trustees for the Pension Plan. ------- .....-----... The Honorable Boal~ of City Commissioners, Cit7 Hall, Clearwater, Flor1da. Gentlemen: May 18, 1950 I hereby make formal application for a permit to operate one taxi-cab in the City of Clearwa ter. Thi8 will not mean an additional tax1-cab, as I am purchas1ng from S. D. Davis the cab now being operated by him. Respectfull, yours, S1gned: Annie Butts June 7th, 1950 Honorable Ma~or-Commis9ioner and City Commissioners of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida. Gentlemen: He: Everingham Lease. You will recall that in December, 1949 Charles Everingham and his attorney, John C. Polhill. appeared before the City Oommission and at that time informed the City Commission that it was the desire of Mr. Everingham to have renewed the lease hereto- fore entared into between Charles Everingham and the City of Olearwater oovering certain property on Clearwater Beach, which lease would expire May 31st, 1950. No definite aot1on was taken at this meeting. Subsequent to this meeting a meeting was held with the members o~ the Cit, . Conmiss1on at the ortlce ot the C1ty :Manager on Maroh 3rd, 1950, all members ot the a1t~ Commission were present at this meeting with the exception ot Honorable Mayor Sergeant. who was ill, and possibly Commissioner Joe Turner. At this meetIng a -"'-:~"i"ff__.. \ '.Ir~ .. ~\:~~~~1;~!"ii' .. . t ",...,' ,! ""'I"~" , 1?{i~~i~iI1' . ..' OITY OOMMISSION MEFlrmO (l'une Ff, 1950 ---letter tram J. Polhill & C. Everingham, cont'd. detinite proposal was submitted by Charles Bveringham a8 to the amount ot rent which he would agreo to pay the City tor the renewal period ot the lease" Charles Evering- ham submitted the tollowing propositions 1. Charles Everingham to put in good condition at his own expense all buildings now located on said premises, and agree to keep them in BuelL condition during the renewal period. As renta.l to the Oity Charles Everingham 'Would agree to one of the t0110wing propositions, whichever the City deems most advantageous to its interest. 2. Charles Everingham would guarantee as rent the sum ot $200.00 per month, and in addition 1~ ot the net profits. No city taxes to be assessed against sa1d prem1ses during any part ot the renewal period of the lease; or, if the above is not 8at18:taotor~-- 3. Charles Everingham would pay as rent 3% of the gross receipts. At the meet1ng on Maroh 3rd, 1950 no definite action was taken in reference to Charles Everingham'a proposals. John C. polhill, attorney tor Oharles Everingham, together with Bob Everingham, son or Charles Everingham, again met with the City Commission at its regular meeting on Monday, May 15th, 1950, and called to the attention ot the City Commission tbe Everingham lease, and the fact that it would expire on May 31st, 1950, and at this tfme the matter was referred to a Committee composed 01' Commissioner Brown, Oom- miss10n~r Casler, Oity Attorney Krentzman and the City Manager. A meeting of this Committee was held, Thursday. June 1st, 1950, at which time a11 the Oommittee members named above were present, and in addition 1~yor Sargeant and Commissioners Turner and Drew. At this meeting we again submitted the propositions which we had submitted to you gentlemen at the meeting held on March 3rd, 1950. No definite action was taken at the meeting held June 1st, 1950. We again appear betore you gentlemen and state that since it appears un1ikely that we can come to some agreement conoerning the amount of the rental to be charged for the ronewal term of the lease, we feel that it 1s in order to call to your attention the following provision contained in said lease, to-wit: "The said Lessor further covenants and agrees, at the expiration 01' this lease, to give and ~rant unto the said Lessee, for a space of thirty (30) days, an option to renew this said lease for a ter.m not to ex- ceed ten (10) years from June 1st, A.D. 1950, upon such rate of rental a 5 the parties hereto may agree upon. In case the parties hereto cannot amicably agrae upon the amount of rent to be reserved by the said Lessor for a renewal of this lease, 8S above pro- vided for, the rental shall be determined in the following way: Said Lessor shall select-one person as an arbitrator, said Lessee shall select another arbitrator, and the two arbitrators so selected shall choose a third arbltra tor; the three arbitrators shall then decide by majority vote the rental to prevail throughout suoh renewed lease, and the decision so reached shall be final, ~bso1ute and binding upon the parties hereto." We therefore request that the City Oommission appoint some one to act on its behalf as arbitrator, 1n accordance with the terms of the lease. 141'. Paul Eok8rt is hereby named as arbitrator on behalf of Charles Everingham. We kindly request that this oommunication be made a part ot the minutes o~ this meeting. Trusting that we will receive your cooperation in this matter, all of vhich la Respectfully submitted. Signeds John O. Polhill. Attorney for Charles Ever1n~ Signed: Charles Ever~nsPam . ""'" . --=, v ~ ':1:' .,'!'." .; ;' ,:;... .. , "', , ,., ,'. ~ . r..... CITr COMMISSION MEETING June rr, 1950 RESOLUTION WBEREASt 1~ bas been detenn1ned b~ the City Comn1ssion at the City or Clear. water, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbru.sh, and tha t after ten (10) daY's notice and failure of the owner ~reof to do so. the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof ag$1nst the respectIve property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Comm1ssion of the City at Clearwater. Florida, that th~ following described property, situate in said City, sball be cleaned or weeds, grass and/or umerbru.sh within ten (10) days after notioe in writing to the owners thereot to do 80 and tbat upon failure to oomply with sald notioe, the C1tr shall perrorm suoh cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties 1n aooordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater. as amended. OlmerJ Property I Lots 1 and 2. Block A, Suburb Beautiful Albert R. Meyer R. F. D. Belcher Rd. Clearwater, Fla. Fred 14. Decker 332 Bellevia. Blvd. Clearwater, Fla. J. )!. Coy R1cbmond, K'3' . L&ura E. Caine 908 Magnolia Dr., Clearwater, Fie. Lot 6 and 7, Blk E~ Boulevard Heights (EstiDate 035.00) Lots 5 and 6, Block B, Highla nd Groves Lot 37 I Blk E, Sunset Point 1st Addn. Mrs. Be C. Lanier 106 ~e St. Leeaburg, Fla. K. W. l~uI'I'hy ~ et als La Grange, Fla. Amanda Woodcome 354 Clarendon St. F1tchberg, Mass. Lot 38, Blk E, Sunset Point 1st Addn. (Estimate $60.00) Lot 12, Blk E. Sunset Point 1st Addn. Lot 9. Blk E, Boule va ro He ights Wm. F. Rue 2?? Lakewood Ave.,Detroit,Mich. Alfred F. Herrmann 1365 Three Ml~e Dr. Grosse Point Park, Mich. Alvin R. Whitmeyer 1205 Grove StD, Clearwater, Fla. WI'S. Elton Morgan Route 1, Clearwater, Fla. Frank L. Hovey Oxford, N. Y. Lot 17 & W. 10' of 18, Blk K, Boulevard Re1ghts Lot 13, Blk K. Boulevard lIeights (Est1lnate $20.00) Lot 65 D~id Hills (Estimate $50.00) lot 66 D:M.11d Hills Lot 16, Blk B, Sunset Pt. 2nd Addn. (Estimate $.30.00) PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Comniss1on of the City or Clearwater, Florida, thi.s 7th day of June, A.D.. 1950. ATTEST: Harrx D. Sargeant; Mayor-CoDm1ss1one~ H. G. Wingo ~1ty Auditor and Clerk --... t,.~. .: ~i~.!\~\''fi1:'t.'''''-;''''i'':''''' . : ;h#t,,:t)1'''('~~~''"';''L:;''C';';C'''''2i;'''jC'2; ..,~ '., :>"~." ,"-. " " <, .' . .' , . :;,.,tIl:~:l:;;;.,jl:i;~t:i~~,:~:,;:,:,~:;.~:5;:i::(~1~~{~!,C;;;L~UJ'~?:l~:':~;rij;~~:,;~;~\~,~~wi~~a~_;t~~;k',:'i:~~2ji,;i;~~ aITY COMllISSIOW MEETDrG June ? 1950 " MoMullen, MoMullen & Pogue Clearwater. Florida June 7th, 1950 TOa Board of City Comm1ssioners, Oity of Clearwater, Olearwater, Flor1da. :.':'t"" . . rtl ~I} t~~:~l)f~mt~~ 1"" ,(-,.., .,,\...', . r;':'"jli}~)~ffj; I .... ,< ...' 'j, ",.. , .i"",:'i~~i~t.~ He: Marshall Dancy vs C1ty of Clearwater Oentlemena T.bis is to advise you that I have oompleted the proposod sottlement of the above matter with the attorney representing Mr. Dancy. He has de11vered to me all or tne coupons referred to in the oomplaint of Mr. Dancy, together with an indemn1t1 bond conditioned to indemnity the City ot Olearwater ahould any additional B Ooupons or the bond issue be discovered. The terms of the settlement agreement is that the City pay to the plaintiff the sum of sixty-oeven hundred and fifty ($6,750.0Q) dollars. This amount releases the C1t,. trom all claims and obligations at the plaintiff at' any nature arising out of the bond issues described in the compla1nt. I have arranged for an appropriate order .from the Federal Oourt to be oertain that the moneys paid can properly be pa1d rrom the bonded debt fund. It is now proper that the City Commission, in a regular meeting, ~ke a motion authorizing and approving said settlement and directing the proper offic~l of the City to pay over the specified settlement amount. I will appreciate your passing this motion at your meeting tonight. I would be present in person at the meeting except for the fact that it beoomes necessary for me to leave for Tallahassee this afternoon and I will be unable to attend the meeting. Yours very truly, Signed: Cyril E. Pogue OEP:B 1545 Drew street Cleana te r, Fla June 7. 1950 To Tbe Honorable Mayor & City Ca.mmlssioners, Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemen: On April 1, 1950 I submitted to Hon. Boyd Bennett, City Manager of Clearwater, Florida, a bid to lease from the City of Clearwater, property looated on the north side ot' the Causeway known as Lee's Fish Dock. This offer was to lease this property for five years at $150.00 per month, and a8 a token of good faith - to pay one year's rent in advance. I am nos offering to lease the above described property on the north side of the above described property on the north side of the Causeway, known as Lee's Fiah DOCk for the swm of $175.00 per month for the ter.m of five years, or more, and as a token ot' good faith, I am herewith tendering the City my check for $2100.00 for one lear's rent in advance; proper lease to be drawn up, turning the property over to me as Is" within 30 days from the date hereof. This offer shall also expire 1r not accepted within said 30 days, and ~ check for $2100.00 is to be ~etur.ned to me. Respectfully yours. Signed: Robert Sc~d RS:ra Encl. --.....---....-..--..-.. April 29, 1950 Mr. E. G. Wingo Clea 1"IIa ter. Fla. Dear S1rt I hereby submit an ofrer at 50% of the amount of taxes dus on Block I and J. or Druid G~ Subdivision. The amount of City taxes on thls property i8 $132000 and I am submitting th1s offe~ in order to settle the same. Yours very truly, Signed: Joe B. Dean . ,", ,'. , -',,'. '":.' .. -. .. ,,:;:~: . '~ '. :..." , :-. > ;," : "';;:\!~;';;~':~~~~i~":~~1;Xt;)'~).~1~~~Ji,,~~;:"'~,~;,'~~J,"" '"""~':"::.I",,:.;, ~.,:>"'o,::, ,_,' ,,; ,'. ~ '.' :. ;.":...~, _J~:'~ ".:. .,; .. j ''',':::1'': :.. .,,,.;. ....; "" .:::......:,'T..,,~....;.. "'. <... CITY COMMISSION MEETING JUne 7, 1950 J\1ne 2, 1950 .,. ;:i:;:i }:~;{.~t, ",",;1,:;';: J~I;;;~;,,. <, ':'::;'-':i"i""'::''''~ The City Commission Olearwater, Florida Gentlemens I am addressing this oommun1cation to you in your capacity as Q board ot adjust- ment and appeal under Seotion XVII of Ord1nance No. 455, oommonly known as the Zoning Ordinanoe ot the City ot Clearwater. I am the owner ot property described as tollowss Lots Two(2) and Three (3) in Blook Thirteen (13) ot A. C. Turner's Subdivis10n NO.3, Section 16. Township 29 South, Range 15 East, according to the map or pla t thereot as recorded in Plat Book 1, pegs 53, ot the public recorda ot Hillsborough County, Florida. Under date of May 22nd, 1950, I made application to the City Building Inspector tor a per.mit to erect a multiple dwelling unit on the above desoribed property. Under date of Ma~ 25th, 1950, the City Building Inspector denied mr application tor a permit on the ground that this property is zoned as R-l, which permits the erection at one f8mil~ dwellings only. My property is located at ~e southeast corner ot Turner street and Lime Avenue. There are rental units consisting of two houses and garage apartment immedi&te17 ad- joining my property on the east, and there are rental units cons\sting of a duplex apartment immediately adjoining my property on the south. The properties immediatel~ weat of me across Lime Avenue are improved with dwellings whioh faoe west towards the bay, so that my property faces the back yards ot these homes, including the garage apartment located in the back yard of one of the properties. Directly north aorOS8 Turner Street my property faces the garage and grounds ot the hotel known as the Cardinal Manor. There are also other rental property in the tmmediate neighborhood 01: my property. all of which will more fully appear from a map or sketch of the neighborhood herato attaohed and by reference made a part ot this oommunication. Because ot the tacts above outlined~ and other faots that will be presented on a hearing ot this matter~ I respectfully request the City Commission, acting as a board of adjustment and appeal, to declare this a hardship case and to relieve this property tram the R-l restrictions, and to permit R-2 improvements on the property. I under- stand that 8 public hearing will be called on this appeal, and I respectfully request that I be given notice ot the tUne and place ot said public hearing. Very truly yours, Signed: Joe Turner PETITION TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF CITY COlim.iISSIONERS OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the undersigned is the owner ot property abutting the allay adjoining Block ~of Mandalay Subdivision on Clearwater Beach, and WHEREAS~ said property when subdivided was originally intended tor use as business property, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, by amendment to its Zoning Ordinance. has restricted the use ot said property to single tanlily awellings, and WHEREAS~ said alley now sel'ves no usef'ul purpose, has never been hard-surfaced or otherwise imp~ved, and petitioner considers it to be to the beat interest of the City and the abutting property owners the t said alley be vacated; NOW6 THEREFORE, the undersigned does respectfully petition the Co~ssioner8 ot the City ot Clearwater to take appropriate action to forthwith vacate said alley. Signed: B1lly S. Ray Owner ot lDt 6 Block 42 Mands1ay Sub. Memo to The Honorable Board of County Commis8ioners~ Pinellas County, Florida. Subject: Reports Gentlemen: 5/23/50 There are submitted herewith the tollowing reports for the month ot April, 1950 r Financial report coverIng receipts and disbursements tor Clearwater Veterans County Service Otttce. Report ot acti vi ties o-r Clearwa ter and St. Petersburg Veterans' Offices fa Trusting you will find the se reports in order, I remain ," . ~' . " ~~i~~i~j~J~it;,~~t .c~t~ Serv10e i~ ~1~~~..~ '';'.:0;, I -,;..... 1) "t tj .' . . fr;i'i'P':~,:~"P,,11',., , <;i1!;;ME:;';i;,i;;;~;i "',',' ' Yours truly, J. A. Preedom, Oount1 Servioe Ofticer ..1' , " ~':I '.'t.': : :+ "''tI.l' ,.~'.">' :t;.1~i~~t\:i ~--;!t~:-? ~.!i:f::\fs"\." ,"~'", '1 '~~',0' " ~~t;0~~;~~f1~{tB~r.;: l'- ,1'"1",..".,...,\",,,,,,, I i~;~~;~;f~~ild I"~'};;!{ i f,,,' ' '~ r . " ," I i , \ ". tii [II .gob Clearwater Federat10n or Civic Clubs By (Signed) F. C. Lucas, President Attest: (Signed) Oo~on Wal11s, Seoreta1"1 .,,;. ...... ;' " :' ',.: .~:..l.,. , .~~, . 4...- ..:,:.. ~ . . <.... ~.';.: ,. ..' ~ : 1. I . . : ~ _ . ,". ~,:. '_~,. . _~. 1..\", ..", :; . ' ~ ".. ._H:' CITY COMMISSION MEETIllG JUne 7, 1950 5/23/50 Memo to The Honorab1e Board of County Commissioners, P1nellas C~nt11 Florida Subjectz F1nanc1a1 statement Gentlemen a The to110wing is 8 statement oovering receipts and disbursements of Clearwater Veterans' CountY' Service OJf1'ice :for the month ot Apri1, 1950: Receipts Total.......$283.70 Tota1.......e283e70 ~ ' I i. . .. " I' I,' , l . .,,:' t '. :.. ~~. ~ [ 1 i ., "'o;.,),~,"(,.I.. :~:~::\, Pine11aa Count'......... ........$215.70 City of Clearwater.............. 50.00 City of Dunedin................. 9.00 Oity ot Tarpon Springs.. ........ 9.00 J. A. Preedom. S8 1&1"3'...... .. . .$129.00 Secretar,y salary ..............100.00 Car ope ra t~ on. . . . .. . .. ... .. .. . . 25 .00 Postage & reg~strat1ons........ 8.20 Telephone & long distance...... 8.70 ptg. staty. office exp & Inc1denta Is. .. . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . 12.80 C.C. to City of C1earwater, C.C. to City o~ Dunedin! C.C. to City of Tarpon opr1ngs. S1gned J. A. Preedom C~nt~ Sorvice Orricer RESOLUTION RESOLUTION VACATnm RE-PIAT OF GRAnD VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION WHERFAS~ WEST SHORE C(JwtPANY~ INC., WILLIAL1 N. FOREST co. INC. and A.NDREW lit. FAXON and wlfe, FLORA E. FAXON'~ the OWnel'B of a Re-Plat of GRAND VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION~ according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book 19, page 94, pub1ic records ot Pinellas' County, Florida. which lands lie in thes si of the E 3/4 of the swi of the SEo;} of Section 11, Township 29 South, Bange lS East; have petitioned this City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, for an Order vacating said.Re-Plat, and it appearing that there are no outstanding equities owned by anyone elsa affecting any lot or lots in said replatted subdivision and the owners having submitted proof of publication of Notice of Intention to Vacate said Re-plat, together with proof of payment 01' all outstanding taxes: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED tha'c the Re-P1at or GRAND VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION, according to Plat Book 19. Page 94, further described above, togetl~rwith the streets and alleys embraoed therein, be, and the same is hereby, vacated insofer as this City Oommission l~s authority so to do and that from and after the recording of a similar Resolution by the Boa~ of County Commissioners of Pine1las Count~, Florida, the same shall be assessed as described, prior to filing of the above He-Plat, 1.e. according to Plat Book 12~ page 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be Illade a part of the Minutes of the proceedings of this Commission and that a certified copy thereof be issued for fi1ing with the Board of CountY' COIi1ll1isaioners. Commissioner Joe Turner o1'fered the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption, which was seoonded by Commissioner E. B. Cesler. Jr. snd upon roll ca11 the vote was: Ayes: Sargeant, Brown, Casler, Drew & Tu~ner Wayst none Absent and Not Voting: none May 31, 1950 City Cammissioners, Oity of Olearwater, Municipal Hall, C1earwater~ Florida Re: Claims for H~estead Exemption Gentlemen: At the meeting of the Clearwater Federation 01' Civic Clubs held on May 24, 1950, the matter of o1a~s fo~ homestead exemption made by various people wnc spent a good portion ot their tLme in Florida and still maintained 8 residence outside the State ot Florida waB discussed at same 1ength, and the fo11ow1ng resolution was vo~ed upon and approved: Resolved, that the City Oommlasion ot the 01t~ of Clearwater and tne County Com- missioners ot Finellas C~nt~ investigate the app1ioations for homestead exemptions to the end that those who maintain a legal residence other than the Sta~e of F10ridG be not pe:rmittedthe nomestead exemption which is app1icab1e onl~ to bona ride citizens ot Florida. ".. ;. " " . ~. --.~ --. -'.'-. tfi:: - tj~~~1~:~~i;"~tJ~;?;"<,'" , .. . ,',"; ':".'.:\ "~"\5~;;~h~:~ti(~iL;L,"'~~i.i"ik~,,~"j,~';,i;~~i~~~~~'i;,;,iliL~;j~,2~~;.~L',~~;.:i,;~".",,2::,~;., "i" ~ :~:"A~~L., CITY COMMISSION ~ING .Tune "'. 1950 Mal,. 31, 1950 Cit1 CommiRsioners Cit1 or Clearwater Munic ipa 1 Hall Clearwater, Flor1da Re: Location cr Municipal Water Tank Gentlemen: At the meet1ng ot the Clearwater Federation of 01vic Clubs held on Ma.,. 24, 1960, the matter ot locating a municipal water tank in the Crest Lake area WBS d1scussed at some length, and on motion duly made and approved the follow1ng resolut1on was passed: Resolved, that no municipal water tank be located in the Cres't lake Park or residential area but rather at some suitable elevation 80uth of Druid Road. Clearwater Federation ot Civic OlubB By (Signed) F. C. Lucas. President Attest: (Signed) Go~on Wallis, Seoretar.J OFCC: gcb ------- ---- ----.. June 5, 1950 Honorable Oity Oommissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Emp1oJ'ees Pens1.on Fund, you are hereb.,. notified that Frank Childs, a carpenter's helper, has been duly examined by a local physician and de signa tad by him as a ":first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the C~ty on ~ovember 1, 1949. He i8 under 45 years of age a nd meets the requ1re:ments of our ela ss if'1ed Servioe. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be aocepted in'to membership. Very truly yours, Adviso27 COlllIni ttee of" the Oity EmplOY-lies Pension Fund Paul Kane JUanita Blanton Dick Nelson S1~ned: If bb JUne 5, 1950 Honorable C1 ty Cormn1ssionera Clearwater, Florida Gent lemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund~ Y9u are bereby notified that Lee O. Huskamp~ of the Public Service Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by h~ as a "first class" ~1sk. The a bove employee began his servioe wi th 'the City on July 7 ~ 1949. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Classified Service.. It 1s hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be a ccepted into xnembersh1p. Ve'1!Y. truly yours, Advisor, Committee of the City Emp10yeea Penston FUnd Sl~ned: " Paul Kane Juanita Blanton Diok: Nelsen bb " " .'. .. :., . ;.....' I , " . " , , >l . ..1" ,. ,,::. (, . . ~. I /_ CITY COMMTS3IOId &IEET.�NG June 7th, 1950 The City Commiseion oi the City oP Clear4rater met in regular s�asion et City Ha11, Wednesdsg, June 7th at 7:30 P.L4. with the folZowing membera present: HQrsy Da Sergeant Iierbert M. Brovrn Es B. Casler Jr. I,eland F. Drew Joe Turner Abeent: None Alao Preaent tiYere: Boyd A. Bennett George To 2dcCla� Ben Krentzman -ialay or-Cottmi s s ione r -Corrn;iissioaer -Gozrraiisaioner -Cammiesioner -C�mmiasioner -City �anager -Chief a£ Police _City Attorney The a4ayor callad the meetin� to order. There bein� no al�erations or correctiona, the minutes oP the meeting oP May 15th were appr�.ed. Attorney Charles Mo Phillips appeared beiore the Gormnisaion to preaent the proposal oP �%. ?JI. Sp�ulding to construc� and leasa Prom the City a 60 ft. extenaion to Seminolv Street dock, which he would use for docking his charter Pishing aoato He s�ated �hey aeere willing to construct a sTip about 60 ft. west oP the Pieh houae and reinforce the dock and build a 8 Pic. �ide v►a].k way �ith rallings and s'tairr�ay to a lower level - aIl of which would cost apprnxim�tely �2,300.00. They had no objoction to the City renting slipa to others� fie requeated a 5 year Zease, but stated Mr, Spaulding would be gZad to consider eny counter proposai the Gity migh� mak�. Co�nnissioner Drew moved that the raatter bs referred to the City Bsach Zaase Committea for atudy and a report at the next meeting. The motion was second�d by Co�nissioner Turner and carried unanirsously. Ths A4ayor nova announced a public hearing on the application oi Annie Butt� for e permit to aperate a taxi-cab. No one was preserit �o obj4ct to the granting oP � permit. On a mation bg Coimniasioner Casler, �vhich was aeconded by Gouunissionar Brown and oarried, �he appiication evas approvedo Mr. Chaster B. RicNiullen, Attorney Por the First National Bank, adds^essed the Commission relative to the auit oP Smoyer-�'�el7.s et als vs the First National Bank end the City of Clearvrater �o c2ase and vacata tYs.e alley in the reas oP Gri.ee's Dru� Store. He stated that unless the City �'oinad in the appesl to the Supreme Court, he would advlse the Bank to tske no Purther ac�io�. Commisaioner Dretiu, reporting for the Land Agpraisal Couunitbes, said the Commit�ee had inspected the area which the Countay C1ub Association proposes to buy for the location of a x�ew Countsy Clu'b Building and that the Committee had appraised the prnper�y at �1,000.00> Qr, a motion by Camunissioner Caeler, which was seconded bg Commissioner Turner and carrieda the report of the Appraisal Counnit�es was accepted. City Attorney Krentzman r�ad the draPt of a proposed lease vsith the Clearrvatar Cauntxg Club Assoc3ationa on the land 'peing used as a golP course. Commissionei� Caslex moved that the proper City of�'ic3sls execute the lease, the lease agreement being amended to shaw tha desaription of the propert� being lsased as not including the property which is to be sold to the Association, and in Paragraph �Pege 3, the word lessee bein� changed to lessor. The motion was secondad by Coumiissioner Drevr and carr3ed unanimously. Relative to the Everingham I,�as�, the City Attorney xeported that he had studied the case end had prepared a ba�ieP, but it was his opinion that his report should b9 made at a Coimnittee meeting� rather than at this time. Attorney Polhill read to the Cor�mission a letter f'rom Mre �,veringham proposing that he (Mr. Everingl�n) would put the bu_i7ding on the pramises in good aandition and keep them ir. such condition during tne :renewral periad, and �ither guar�ntea a rental of �200.00 per month ann in addition 10� of net profita, or pag as ren� � oP gross receipta. 3ir. Everingham�s letter suggestod that the C3ty appoint an arbitxator and named Mr. P�uZ Ecker� as arbi�xator to represent him. Commissioner Browrn movad that tha letter be accepted and made a part o� the minutes, with part of the letter being disputed by members oP the Commiasion. The motion was se+conded bg Commissioner Turr�er �nd carried. Col. R. John VPeat and Mr. I�. Da YVooley of the Pine Brook Associetion9 appeared before the Couffaisaion to e.�plain the request o� the A�ssociation for the City to contributa $�T,154.53 toward the installation oi street lighta in Pine Brook Sub- @3vision. Commiasioner Turner moved that the Cit� contribute $�75Q.00 as the City�a part of the insta],la�ions; the installstion to be 8 Matal Standards in Lhs are� Prom Palmetto to Admiral Woodson I,sne and three ordinar� Blaek i�ooden Pole� 3n the area North oP Admiral NJoodson Iane. T'ne motion vuas seconded by Commissioner Draw. and carried unanimc�uslya Commissioner Caslor moved th�t the dog �nd aat Ordinanes previouslq discussed be brought forward gor ear19 diacusaion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Drew and carriedo Connnissioner Casler moved that tha City Attoz�ney start acquiring such easements as are necessary to begln cons�ruation on covex�ing the drainsge ditch running froru the Gas Plant properi,-y to Stevenaon GreeK. The ma�ion was saconded by Cammissioner Drew and aarried, �-� - CITY COA'WISSION I�IEE'1'TNC+ June 7, 1950 The Coffinission considared several coixununications Prom the Clearrvatar Federation of Civic Clubs relative �o tha prohibiting of net iishing in waters svithin the Ciby limits. bir. Frederick Lucas, President of the Federation, was prdaent and on being queationed, stated that Pdr. :talph Carson would drar� up the proposed bill for presentation to the Leg,islature. On a motion by Cammiasioner Casler, saconded by Cousnissioner Turner and carried, the communications wera accepted. City Manager Bennett raported that the lease bettiveen the Citg and Ise Young- blood �d been executed and was being held until such tiiuA as Nr. Youn�blood puts th� �roperty 3.n proper condition, that Mr. Youngblood had tendered a check for �50.00 for Jszne rent and a check in tYie amount of �5125.00 as July rent under the testins of the new lease. Mr. Thoma� Hamilton, Attorney for I+4r. Robert C. Schmid,, submitted an offer by Nr. 3ehmid oP �175.00 a month for 5 Years Por the propertg covered by the Youngblood lease and tendered a check for �2100000, one yeera rent as a token o�' good faith� dir. Schmid was also present an�� discussed h3s proposal. fihe City Manager explained that it has been the Ci��ria poZi��3r to give present lessees pri�r3ty when leases come up for renevral. Couunis�ioner Casler moved that Mr. Sch�mid's oPfer be h.e1d until the lease is definitely settled. Coimnissioner Turner aeconded the motion an�l it carriede Cnurmissioner Drew, reporting iar the Appraisal Committee, statad that �he Co�ittee had inspected I,ot 7, Block "�Cn, Coach�n Heights, and had appraised the lot at �750.00. CoAunissioner �asler moved that the report of the Commi-ttee Me acespted and the price of the lot be placed at $�750.�70; any sale to be subject �o the Commission�s approvaio The motion was saconded b�r Co�unissioner Drew and carried. Mr. H. H. Baskin, as attorney £or iche West Shore �ompany, Inc., appearad bePore the Cormiission requea�ing tha� the Plat of a Replat of G�ndniew Terrace, as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 94, Publ�c Records oP Pinellas County, be vacated by resolution of the City Corumission, thsreby re�torix�g the ariginal plat oP Grand Viow Terrece as recorded in P1at Book 12 on Page 43e Conunissioner Turner maved that the Repls�t of Gran� View Terrace, Plat Book �9, Page 94, Public Racords of Pinell�s Count�, be vacatedo The motion was se�onded 1a�r Co�unissioner Casler and carriede Voting Aye, Corr�issioners Sargeant' Brown, Casler, :�xew and Turner; Nay, none. Captain Rieyex of the Clearwater Guides Agsociation, inquired ag to what docking facilities could be mads for boats while the Yacht Ba�in installations were being mad�, and suggested that boats be allc��ed to move into dock spaces as rapidis as dredging was eomp].e��de Ths City Manager told b1r. Meyer that he was unable to give this inforr�tion until he knew the contractor�a plana. Mr. Roach aaares�oa tne Co�nission relativa to the opening oP Jeiferson or �Iissouri Avenue across the Railroad tracke 'I'he conmittee appoix�ted to investigate this �a.tter advised they had no reportm On � motion bg Comniasioner Dretv, seconded by Cor,nnissioner Turnar and carried, an appropristion of �750.00 to pay Por the installation oP 13 Parking Metera on Sout� Garden Avenue between Court and Frank3in Streets was authorizedm Tho City bianager submitted ; Resolu�3on which would require 12 property ownera to clean their �ots of grass, weeds and underbrush. On a motion by Coir.¢nissioner Drew, wlzich was seconded by Counnissioner Turn�r and unani.mously carried, the resolu-Eion was adopted. Commisaioaer Caslar moved that the City comply v�ith the request of the Junior Chamber oP Cormnexae and contribute �200.00 to cover the cost og temporary lighting during the surrmisr in CoacYunan Parke The motion was seconded by Commissioner `�zrner and carrieda The Land Appra3sal Cornnittee reported that it had inspec�ed �hs property oi' Joe B. Dean, BTocks I and J, Druid Groveav It was ieeommended by the Connnittee that the delinquent taxes be settled Por 750 of the face aznount oP the taxes--�98.00, Com- missioner Brown moved that the City grant a 25� r�duction fron�.the face amount of the taxea. The motion was seconded by C�issioner Drew and carried. The Cit� bSanager au�gested a re-consideration of Insurfznce bids of the New Fire St�tion,as The Riutual Inaurance Company, the �ow b3.dder, re:Pused to wri�e the policy on their bid af �5�6.05 covering �15,000.00 insurance Por a 3 year period, elaiming thoy were in error in quating the rate. Comm�,ssioner Drew moved that the Citg� let the �83.00 bid covsring the Youth Maritime Center stand and hold over the bid on the Nava Fire Station (Station #3). �he motion was aeconded bg Coimniasloner Turner and carried. Coannissionar Casler moved that a C�imnittee compoaed oP Measrsv Aarpham, Raymond F,se and RQg$ ihzra,nt be raquea%ed to work with the Citq Manager in working out e; program Por an equitable distribution of the City�s Insux�ance Policies. Coarunissioner Brown aeconded ths motion and it ca�r3ec', unanimousl�e The City .Attorney recozmnended that the Co�nission autharize the expenditure of �300a00 for a survey of Coachman Heights in order to clear up ths title to property aold to the Lions Club, to the property i� ia proposed to deed to Iso Murphy and to the righb oP vray for an extensiorz of Court Street. Commiasioner Qasler moved that the survey be authorized. The motion was seconded by Commiasioner Turner and carried. � CITY COhII ISSTON &1�ETING June 7th, 1950 ,�-a,-n.�K _ ���� Relative to the We11s vs City of Clearwater case, City Rttorney KrentLman xeported that the caee had been conc7.uded; that the court Y�ad ruled for the PlaintiPP, eubject to an easement, by preacription9 to the Git,y oP Clearwater and the Peninaular Telephone Company at a depth of 3 Peet, for uti3itiea. Reporb3n�; Purther in connectioa with the suit by Cornelia Smoyer Wells vs the Citys tne City Attorney statad that he had signed the Not3ce of Appeal to the Supreme C�surt�:_along with t2ie k'irst Natian�il' B�nk and that he would take no fiirther action unless inst�ucted to do s� by th.e Commi�siono He also submitted a bill Por his servicea in the amount 03'$�150.00. Cormniasinnar Turner moved that the City Attorney+s report be accepted and the Pee paido The m��ion was aecondecl by Coimnissioner Drew and earried. Relative to tYxe case of Raberts vs City oP Clearvcater concerning the re-�zoni�g oP Lota 2 and 3, Slock 13, A. C. Turner 3ub #3, tkse City Attorney reported that the notice of public hearing given by the City i�ad be�n ineuPY'icient and inadequate. The Attorne�; rendered a bill of �50.00 Por his servicess in the casev Comiiasioner Casler moved that the Attorizeg+B report be accepted and the fee paid. The motian was seconded by Canmtissioner Drew and carried. The Cit� Attorney reported that he had written to the Railroad and Utilities Cos�isaion regarding the Peninsulsr Telephone Company rate caae and had been inPormed bhet the matter was still under advisementa On a motion b� Copnniasioner Arew, seconded by Cozmnissioner Casler aad carried, the City Attorney�s report was acceptedo The City At�orney guggested that the Yea for his services for validating the two issues of Hevenue Certificates be set at �1,000.00. On � motion bg Commiasioner D�re�s� �d��o�n��on� � r}e�r and c�rri��h�p�o��aa acceptedo �o( ����`� u�r., � �t � ��t � The C ty hta agar read a letter Pro hr. Joe Turner addressad to the Connnission as a Board of �.djustment and Appeal, requesting that the Corlmission ralie�e Lots 2 and 3� B2pok 13, A,. C. Turners Sub �3 of R-1 restrictions and to permit R-2 use o� the propertg, and that a public hearing be called on his appeal. Cormnissi4ner Drew moved that July 5th be set �a a date Por a pubZS.c hearing on this mat�er, and July 5tki alao be designated for a regular meetin� of the Commiseion. Counniasioner Casler seconded the motion and it carriede Co�nrnissioner Turner did not �ote, The City 2rtanager submitted a p�tition signed by Bi11y S. R�y, owner of 1ot 6, Block 42, �iandalay Subdivision, requestin� that tre City vacate the alley in Block 4�, h;andaley. Cor�issioner Drew moved that the matter be placed in the l�anda of the Citq Attorney. The motion vras seconded b� Co�issioner Turner and carried. On a motfon by Corrnnissioner Casler, seconded by Cozmnissioner Drew and carried, the report of the Count9 Service OfPicer for the month of April �as accepted. Corrunissioner Drew moved that the Cor�ission �vaive the fees chargeci for signs on City owned property for Churches, bona fide Eraternal organizations and Civic Clubs, and reflznd any Pee� a1:re�dy paid by these organizations upon applicetion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gasler and carried. The Cit,� Manager submittsd a requ�st by the J. fi. Billet Conpany that the City psy for 60 Peet of Sea Wali across the 4Yest end oP Bahemia Circle� et an estimated cost of �2,000,00. The RIaneger reported he had set up an item for this type of work, of only �2,000.00 in the 1950..51 budget. Cor�isaionar Urer� moved that the matter be deFerred ta a Puture meetingv Commissioner Turner seconded the sot2on and it carriedo The City A�anager read a lettar from the Federation oP Civic Clubs, which Zetter auggested that the City and the P1ne11es County Cormnission inveatigate Applica�ion for homestead exempti�na to ascertain if applicants are legal residents oP Florida. Cougnissioner Tuxner moved tha� the letter be accepted and referred to the County Taa As�essor�s ofP:.ce with the Couanission's approva].o The motion w�s seconded by Com- missioner Drew and caxried. A letter addressed to the Coumiission by �he Federation of Civic Glubs protested sgainst i�he erection af a water tank in Crest Lal�e Fark� and suggested uhat the tank be placed South of Druid Road. Commissioner Drew moved that �he matter be put ia the hands of the Citg LIanager for a report and recos�nendation. Co�nissioner Turner seconded the motion and it carriedm On a mo�ion by Conunissionor Csaler, seconded by Cou�n3ssioner D�ew and carriad, the plat of Rusaell Subsiivision Unit #1 wras approved. The City Dlanager rsco�end.ed the tranaier oi' �20,000.00 Pron the Cigarette Ta� F'und to pay for the construction of the South Fort Harrison Fire Station. Com- missioner Casler moved that the appropriation be made Prom the Cigarette Tax blind. The moti�n was seconded by Commissioner Turner and carriede Corrm�isaianer Dre� moved that the matter of opening Missouri Avenue betwsen Cleveland Stxeet and Grov� Street be placed in the hands of the City li,anagex�; the Atanager to coxatact the property owners and report. Cou¢nissioner Turner secondeci the motton and it carried. A I.etter �ddressed to �he Commiasion by Attorney CyriT E, Pogue advisea tha� he has oompleted � aettlemant v�ith the Attorney representing l�r. Liarsh�tll Dancy, that el�. bond coupons rePerred to in Mr. Dancy�s complaint had been turned over to T�im (Mr. Pogue), to�ether �rith an indemnit� tiond to indemniYy the City, should any addit3onal B coupona oY the bond iasue be discooered. By the texms of the settlemen� _ /L... CI'FY COhIIvIISSTON RiEETINa June 7, 1950 the City fs to pa9 the Plaintiff the aiun of Sixty Seven Hundred Fifty Dollar� ($�69750.Q0)o The letter is set out in .f1:i11 in th9 followi.ng pages. Commisaioner Drew moved that the Coumiission approve the Payment of �6,750.00 to �he Pls3ntiff, �4ars3iall Dancy. The motion was saconded by Comm3ssionar Turner and carried. The Commission now adjouxned as the Cit�* Coxunission and Aating as Truatees� of the Penaion F'und„ epproved the admiss3on of Frank Cia.ilde into membsrahip in the Pene:ion PZan on a motion by Cormnissioner Turner which was seaonded bg Coimnissioner Brown and carried. On a motion by Counnissioner Brown which waa seconded by Commissioner Turner a�nd carried, Les 0. Fiuskamp �sas admitted to membershig in tho Pension Plan. There being no further business to cane bePore the Board, the meeting was acl j ourned o _ � M yor�Conun ssioner� .�G / Attest• i ty uditor a Clerk �'une 6, 1950 Mayor�Commissioner Harry D. Sargeant Ccmmiss3oners: I,eland F. Drew E. Bs Casler, Js. Herbert Me Brown Joa Turner Gentleman: The adjourned regular meeting of tha City Couuuission of June 5, w311 be ha�ld Wedneaday, June 7, 1850 a� 7:30 P.;�Io in the City Halle BAB:gg 1. 2. 3. 4, 5v t7 . Yot�rs very �r��;y, (Signed) Bo�d A� Bennett City I�anager �AGEIdDA�-- �� b Reading of the minutes o� May 15. Repart oP the Appraisal Connnittee on the value o� lots 6& 7, Block G, Caachma.n Ae3ghts Subdiuisiono Report oP the AppraisaZ Coimnittee composed of Cammissionors Drew, Brown on the Country Club lease and the sale of land. Report of the City t��torney on the Everingham laase, together with the Eeach I,ease Co�ittee � s report. Aeceipt of an applicatian from Annie Buicts Pnr a taxi 1Scense. Co�aideration of an appropriation oP �725m00 to co�er the cost of purchas�.ng thirteen (13) psrking metors to be installed in front oP business places on South Garden Avernze between Franklin St. and Court 3t. Resolution ardoring property oc�mera to clean their lota oP weeds and grasa. Request oP the Jaycee Glub for �175.00 to cover the cost oP installing temporery lighbing and maintaining samA during the surmnen in Coachm�n Park where theg propnse ta erect a platfarm and have �ntertainmen� during the su�ner. Report of the co�nittee composed of Cor�isaioners Turner and Brown on the request oP Mr. Jne B. Dean for a 50� reduction in texes. Consideration of insurance b3ds on the naw fire s�ation in which casa the Niutual Insurance Co. was low bidder at premium price of �i6o05 Por tkirae-year period covering �159000.00 fire insurance as they refused to write thia po3.icy, claiming they were in error in the rate. Consideration oP request Prom Pinebrook Aasociation �or the City to contribute �1,154.53 for the conatruction of apecial atxeet li�,rhtin� in Pinebrook Subdivision--- the President oP the Association to explain the requeat to the Co�nni�sian. Repor� of the C�mmittee on the e�inatiori �nd procuring o� right-oP-vray f or c�oga3ng the Seaboard R. R. either at �tissouri Ste or Jeffersan St, The committee is camposed of ^ouEnissioners Drew, Bxo�n, Tur-ner and Csslero CIT7C COMPdTSS20N MEETTr1G June 7a 1�50 � 13. Corz�3deration oP the matter ca116d to the attentior_ oP ths Commisaion by th.e Federation oP Civic Clubs relative to a apecial Act oi' the Legisl�ture relatiae to cormnercial fishing �n Clearwater Harbor. 14. Report of the City Attorney relative to the matter oP clear3ng up the Coachman Park �ubdivision so that the City can give clear titles to its praperty. 15. P�resentation of a pati�ian by Attorney George Smith to vacate re-plat of Gx�nd View Terrace Subdivisione 16. Report oP tho Citg �ttorney on ihe Wella vs City oP Clearwat�:, Casa. 17. Report of the City Ai:torne� on the Roberte vs �he City casa. 18. Report of ti:.�a City Attorney on the Peninsular Telephone Co, rate hearings 19. Consideratir,n oY the Citq Attorneyte Peea Yor validating the two Revenue Certificate Bond Issues. 2Q. RequesL• of Attorney Ralph Richarda Por the Co�i.saion �o call a public hoaring on the Turner �oning mati:ar. 2].o Potition of Bi11ey S. Ray to vacate an alley adjacent to his �ronerty in Block 42� T�1arid&lAy S+lb3d3v3s3ori• 22. Receipt of report of the Pinellas County Veteran Service OPficer for the month of April. 23. Considera�ion oY the request of Mr. E. H. Spaulding to use S�minoZe Street dock �'or a party� fisn.ing bost. 24. Consideratlon oP a�endment to the ai.gn ordinance, 25. Requeat o.� J. Ra Billet Co. for the City to pay i'or the cost of 60t of sea weTZ across the westerly end of Bohemia Cirele and Gu1P of Mexico at an eatimated cost of �2,000. (This Company holds tlie contract from the propertq ownera on each aide oP this street - wiahing to construct a aae wall). 2�. Receipt oP a letter Prom the Federation oP Civic Clubs, requasting the Ca��gsion to investigate the anplication of Hnmeatead Fxemption to the end that those who maintain s legal res3dez�ce other fiYasn the State of Florida not be perni�ted to apply Pqr this exemption, 27. Receipt of s let�er from Feder�tion oP Civic Glubs - protesting the erection oP a water tarik in Creat I,ake Park and suggesting that it ba pZaced South of Druid Road. 28. Receipt of a �etter fx°om the �ederation o�' Civic Clubs relative to the lavrs of Sar�sota and St. Peteraburg prohibiting corr�ercial Pishing in Clear,vater Harbor. 29. Consiclere�tion oP a latter from the Federat3on of Civic Clubs, encicsing a letter P�om tkie St. Petersburg Rod and Gun Cltb, regarding the priohibitin� oP coimnercial nat fishing in Cleaz�s�ater Harbor. 30a Consideration of a�ease to BZr. C, Lv Youngbload o� Lot 9, City �ark Subdivisic,n �n the north aide of the Causeway,, 31. Request for the appraval of a plat aP Russall Subdivi3ion, �nit Onee presented by engineer I,eo Butler. 32. Consideration_ of approvaw of �20'000 oP the State Gigarette Ta� money to the cons�ruction o£ the South F'f;. Iiar-rison Fire Station. 33. Froposal �ro� Attorney Richards to Zease land on the beach for a Theatre. 34, Consideration of the opening of Missouri Avenue bet�een CZeve].and Street end Grove Street. Adjournment. Covunission sitting aa Trustees for the Pension P-lan. The Honoreble Board of �ity Coaimissionars, City Hall., Clearv�ater, Florida. Gentlemen: ?�a� 18, 1950 I heseby make formal application for a permit to operate one tsxi-cah in the C3ty o� Clearwater. This �viZ1 not mean an additional taxi-cab, a� I am purchasing from S. A. I)avis the cab now baing operated bg him. Respectfiilly yours, Signed; Annie �itts Honorabxe R'[ayor-Commissioner and Ci�y Commissioners of rleartvater, Clearwatera Flerida. Gentlemen: Re: Everinghfa� Lease. Jwne 7th, 1950 You will recall that in December, 1949 Char'les Et*ar3ngham And his attorney, John Ca Po1h311, appeared before tlia City Cozrnnission and at that time informed the City Conanission that it was tl:e desira of Agr. Everingham to have renewad the lease hereto- fore entered into batwaan GharZea Everingham and the City of C1eaxRrater covering certain property on Clearwater Beach, whicli lease would explre luiay 31stp 1950. No definite action wae �aken at this meeting. Subsequent to �h3a meeting a meeting was held with the member� oi' the C3ty Con¢nission at the oP£ice of the City Man��er on Niarch 3rd, 195Q, all me�bers of the Citg Commission were present a� this meeting with the exception of Tionorable Mayor Sargeant, who was i11, and possibly Connniasioner Joe Turner. At thia meeting s CITX CQIVIbtTSSTON MEETIN(3 June is 19b0 ��� ---1Ntter fram J. polhill Fc C� Everingham, aont�d. definite proposal rras submiti;ed by Charles Everingham as to �he amount of rent which he would agree to pay the City for the renewal period of the lease. Chaxles yvering- ham submitted the following proposition: le Charles Everingham to put in good condition at his own expenae sll. buildings now located on said pre�miees, and agree to keep them in sucli cona3tion duri�ag the renewel p�riod. As rental to the City Charlea Everingham would agree to one o£ the Poilowing propoaitions, rrhichever the City deems most advantageous to i�s intereat. 2e Charles Everingham would guarantee as rent the aum of �p200o00 per nionth, s nd in sddition 10,� of the ne�t prof3ts. No city taxes to be assesaed against said premises during any part af the renewal period of the lease; or, if the above is not satiafaatory-- 3. Charles Everingham ?�sould pag as rent 3� of tho gross r�ae3pts. At the meeting on h4arah 3rd, 1950 no definite acti.on w�s taken in rei.erence to Charle� Everingham�s proposals. John C. Polhill, attorney Por Charles Everingham, together with Bob Everingham, son of Charles Everingham, again met with the Qity CouIInission aS� 3ts ragular meeting on Aionday, Ma y 15th, 1950, and called to the attention o2 the City Commission the �veringham le�se, and the fact that it would expire on IYIsy 31st, 1950, and at this tiase the matter was referred to a Cos�nittee composed of Commisaioner Brown, Com- missioner Casler, City Attorney iCrentzman and the City �ianager. A meeting of this Committes was held= Thursday, June 1st, 1950, at whieh time all tha Gonunittee members naned above were present, and in addition RIayor Sargeant and Corrmiissioners Turnor and Drew. At this meeting we again submi�ted the pr�positions which we had subnitted to gou gen�lemen at the meeting held on �Iarch 3rd, 1950, No definite ac�ion was takan at the meeting held Sune lst, 1950. YJe again appear befors you gentlemen and state that since it appears unlikel�r that zve can cnme to some agreement concerning the amount of tha rental to be char�ed for the renewal tex�n of the lease, we ieel that it is in order to call to your attention the follov�ing provision contained in said lease, to-arit: "The said Lessor further coverzant� and agreas, at tkie expiration of this laese, to give and �x�ant unto the said Lessee, far a apace of th3.rty (30) clays, an option to renew this said leas� for a tarm not to ex- ceed ten (10) peara Prom June lst, A.D. i950, upon such rate of rental as tho parties hereto may agree upon. In csse the parties hereto cannot �ruicablq agree upon the amc�unt of rsnt to be reserved by the sa�.d Lessor for a renewal of this lsase, a s above pro- vided far, the rental shall be determined in the Pollowing way: Sa3.d I,essor shall seYect•one peraon e� an �rbitrator, said Lessee aha11 select another asbitrat�r, and tha two arbitrators so aelected shall chooss a th3rd arbitrator; the three arbitrators shall then decide by majoritg vote the rental to prevail throughout such renowed leases and the decision so reached shall ba final, absolute and binding upon tha parties hereto.�i' We therefore request that �hQ City Comraission appoint some one to act on it� behalf as az�bitrator, in accordance with the tern� �f the lease. NIr. Paul Eckert is herebg named as arbitrator on behaif of CYaarlea Everinghsm. We kindly request t'hat this co�nunication be made a part of the minut6s of this meeting. Trus�ing that we will re�eive yaur cooperstion in this matter, all of which is Reapecti`ully gubmitted. Signed: John C. Po7hi11 Signeda Chaxlea Everin�ham A�ttorney Por Charles 've�ingham CITY COkIPdISSION bSEETING June 7, 1950 i3ES OLIITI ON WFIEREAS: it hma baen determirred by the Citq Coiruniasion of the Ciicy of Clear- water, Florida, that the property deacribed below should b� cleaned of weeda, grass and�or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof �o do so, the City shou�.d clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW TH�REPOi3E BE IT RESOLVED b9 the Cit� Corrmiisaion of the City of Clearwater, F`lorida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned o� weeds, grass and/or underbruah within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereoi' to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City ahall. perform such cleaning and charge the coats ther�of' �gainst the reapectine properties in accordance wi�th Section 128 of the Cr.arter of the City oP Clearwaber, ae amended. Owner: Albsrt R. Me�er R. F. D. Belcher Rd. Clear�rater, Fla . Fred M. Decker 332 Belleview Blvdo CilAAI�vV&t0I', E''1&. �J. M. Co�r Richmond, Kg. Iaur� �'. Caine 908 Magnolia Dr., Clearweter, F1a. b4rs. Be C. Lsnier 106 Lse St. Lsesburg, F1e:. E. We Murphy, et als I,a Grange, Fla s Au�nda 1Voodcome 354 Clarendon St. Fitchberg, Massa Win. F. Rue 277 I,skewood Ave.,Detroit,2�Iich. Alfred Fv Herrmann 1365 Three rfile Dr. Gro�se Point Park, �Zic:ae Alvin R. 'Nhitmeyer 1205 Grove St., Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Elton Morgan Route �, Clearesrater, Fla. Frank T,. Hovey Oxford, N. Y, ,ATTEST: Propert.y: Lots 1 and 2s Block A, Suburb Beautiful Lot 6 and 7, Bll� Fs, Boulevard Heighta (Est3mate �p35.00) ?,ota 5 and S, Block B, Highland Grovea Lot 37, Blk E, Suns�t Paint lst Addn. Lo� 38, Blk �, Sunset Point lst Addn. (Eatimate �60.00) Lot 12, B1k E. Sunaet Point lst Addn, Lot 9, Blk E, Boulevard Heights Lot 17 & W. 10� of 18, Blk K, Boulavard FIeighte Lot 13, Blk Ii, Boulsvard Heights (Estimate �'20.00) I,ot 65 Druid Hills (Estixnate ,�50.00) L'�t 66 Druid Hi11s Lot 16, B1k B, Sunset Pt. �nd Addn. (Estimate �30.00) PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Cormnission of the Citp of Clearviater, Plorida, this 'Tth day oP June, �.D., 1950. ii. G. 4Yin o ty Auditor and Clerk HarrY D. Sargeant Nsyor-Co:�missionar CIfiY COhIIu1ISSI0N IvIEETING �une 7� 1950 Mc&iull�x�, Mcnlullen �C Pogue C1eArwater, Flarid� June 7th, 1950 T0: Board of �ity Couanissioners, City of Clesrsvater, Clearvvatsr, Flo2•3d� s Re: Marshall Dancy vs City of Clearwater Gentlemens This is to advise you thst I have completed the proposed setf,lement of the abova m�tter with the attornep representing �r. Dancy. Iie has tielivered to me all of the coupons referred to in the complaint of rir. Dancy, togethar with an indemnity bond conditioned to indemnify the City of Clearrrater should any additional B Coupons of the bond isaue be diseovered. The terms of the settlement agreement is that th9 City pay to tha ple3.ntiif the sum of sixty-�even hundred and fift3* (�',,6,'750000) dollars. This amount releasas the C;ity from a1T claims and obli�ations of the plaintiff oP any nature arising out of the bond issues described in the complaint. I have arranged for az� appropriate order from the Federal Couri: to ba certain tha� the moneys paid can properly be paid from the bonded debt flind. It is noar proper �hat the City Corrm►isaion, in a regular meetin�, make a motion authorizing and appraving �aid settlement and diracting the proper eificial of the Citp to pay over the specified settlement amount. I rai11 appraciate your passing this motion at your meeting tcni�t. I would be present in person a� the meeting except for the fact that it becomea necessarq f or me to leave ior Tallahsssee this sfternoon and I will be unable to attend the meeting. Yours vesg truly, Signed; Cyril Ea Pague CEP:S 1545 ,�rew Street Clearwater, Fla Juna 7, 1950 To The Aonorable 1vi�yor & Gity Co�nissioners, Clearwatera Fla.. Gentlemen: On April 1, 1950 I submittc�d to Hon. Boyd Bennett, City I�anager oP Clearvratdr, Florida, a bid to lease from th� City oi Clearprater, propertv located on the north �ide oP. the Causeway known as Lee�s Fish Dock. This offer wr�s ta lease this property for iive years at �150.00 per month, and as a token of good faith - to pay one year's rent in advanoe. I am no�¢ ofiering to lease the abova dascribed property on the north side of the above described property on the north side of the Csusewa�r, known ag Leefs Fish vock for the sum of �175s00 per month Por the term of five y�ars, or more, and as e token oP good faith, I am here�vith tendering the City mg check for �2100.00 for one �ear's rent in advance; proper lease to be drawn up, turning the proper�y over to me °as istf within 30 days from the date hereoP. This offsr shall also expire if riot aacepted within sa3d 30 days, qnd my check Por �2�00.00 is to be returnad to me. Respectfizily yours, Signed: Robert Schmid RStra EnCl• .Apri1 29, 1950 TZr. H. G. Wingo Cleax�aater, Fla. Dear Sir: I herebg submi� an oP£er oP 50� of the amount of taxes due on Block� I and �7, oP Druid Gxaas Subdivi�ion. The amount oP Gity taxes on this pi�operty ia �132.00 and I am sub;nittii�g this ofPer in order to settle the same. You.rs ver3* �xu1y, Signed.: Joe B. Dean � G The C3ty Corrnnission Cleax�rater, Florida Gentlemen: CITY COMMIS3IOrT A4E�TING June 7, 1950 Jizne 2, 1950 I am addrassing this coYrununication to you in your capacity aa a board of adjust- ment and appeal under Section XVII o£ Ordinance No. 455, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cleare�ra�er. I am the owner of property described as Po],lows: Lots Two(2) and Three (3) in Block Thirte�n (13) oP A. C. Turner's Subd3vision No. 3, Section 16, To�vnahip 29 South, Range 15 Eaat, according to the map or plat thereoP as r�corded in Plat Book l, page 53, oP the publia record� of Iiillsborough Countg, Florida. �I / Under date oP �lsy 22nd, 1950, I made application to the City Building InspActor for s permit to erect a multiple dwelling unit on the above described property. IInder date af Map 25th, 1950, the City Building Inspeetor denied my application for a permit on ihe ground that this propart� is zoned as R-�., which permits the erection of one Pamily dwellings only. My property is located at the southeast corner oP Turner Streeti and Lime Avenue.. There are rental units consisting o� �r�o housea and garag� apartment i�mnediately ad- joining my property on the east, and there are r�intal unit� consistittg of a duplex apartment immediateZy adjoining my property on the southe The properties innnediately west oP me across Zime Avenue are improved vrith dwallings whicii #'ace west towarfl� the baq, so that my property facea the back yards oP theae homes, including the garage apartne�t located in th� back �ard of one of tFie propex�ies. Directly north e.croas Turner Street my property faces the garage ,anr.i graunda of the ho�el known as the Cardinel Manor. There are also other rental �:r�perty in the immediate neighborhood of my property, sll of which will more fullg �pp��r fron a map or aketch oP the neighborhood hereto attached and bg reference made a partc oP this cozmnunication. Because of the facts sbo�,e outlined, and other facts that will be presented on a ilearing of tYiis matter„ I respectfully request the City Goz�n3ssion, acting as a board af adjustment and appeal, to dec�.are this a hardshfi.p case and to relieve this property f�:om the R-1 restrictions9 and to permit R-2 improvemente on the px^opert�. I under- at:�nd that s public hearing will be called on this appaal., and I respectPully requesi that I be given notice of the time and place of said public hes,ring. Very truly yours, Signed: Joe Turx�er � PETTTIOPi TO TAE HONURABLE BOARD OF CIT"1' CO�iAiTS5i0NE� OF CLEARWATER, FT1£DRIDA WF�RE���S, the undersigned is the ownor o� propert� abu�ting the alle9 adjoining Block 42 0�? A4andelay Subdivi�ion on Clearwater Beach, and VVHERE(�S, eaid property when subdivided was originally intend�d for use as busineos gx*�perty, and WHEREAS, the City o� Clearwater, by aniendment t� its Zoning Ordinance, has reatricted the use of said praparty to single famil;� dvrellings, and WHEFiEAS, s�id alley now servas no usei'u1 purpose, hay never been hard:-surfaced. or otherwisa impzuvec�, and petitioner considers it to be to the best interest of tha City and the abutting prope�ty o�vnera tYiat said alley be vacated; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned does respectf�zlly petition the Comuiissioners of the City of Clearvrater to take apprupriat� action ta forth�rith vaoate said alleye Memo to The Honorable Boerd of Countg Cozrmiissioners, Pinellas Coun�y, FiorSda. Sub ject: �?eporta Gantlemen: Signed: Billy S. Ray Oivner of I,ot 6 Blocic 42 bSanclelay Sub, 5�23�50 Thare are submitted herewith the following reports for t�e month of A,pril, 1950: Financial report covering receipts and disbursements for Clearwater Vet�rans County Service Offiee. Report of activities oP Claarwater and St. Pster3burg Ve�erans� County Service Oi'fices. Trusting you *�ill find these reports in order, I rem�in JA P�il Yours trulYs J. A. PrAedom, County Service Officer CITY COh4�iISSION MEETTNG J1a�ne 7, 1950 5,F23�50 Memo to The $onorable Board of County Co�issioners, PineZlas Caunty, F].orida Subject: Financial statemant Gentlemen: Th� following is a statement c�vering recelpta and disburaements of Clearwater Veterans � Count�r Service €�ffice for the month of April, 1950; Receipts Pinellea Gount�...... .. ...�215.'70 City of Clearwater ......... .... 50.00 City of Dunedin....e............ 9.00 City of Tarpon Springs.........0 9.00 TOtal�.....a,�2$3070 C.C. to City of Clearwater, C.C, to City of Dunedin, C.C. to C3�y of Tarpon Springso J. A. Praedom, sa].ax�,.........�p129.00 Secretary salarg .............. 140.0� Car operati on.. ........ .... 25.00 Postage & regiatrat:ions... ,... 8.20 Telephone & long diatance...... 8.'70 Ptg. statyv office exp & Incidentals......,....e........ 12.80 Tota1...::..�283.70 Signed J. A. Preedom County Service Officer RE50LUTION r RESOLUTION VACATSZdG RE-PIAT OF GRAND VIEi9 TERRACE SUBDIVISI02d WHEREAS, WEST SHORE C�iPANY, INC., WI�I,IAPZ N. F!OPEST C�. INC. and ANDREV4 M. FAXON and wife, FLORA E. FAXON, the owa�ers of a Re_Plat of GRAND VIEW TERRACE SIIBDIVISION, according to map thereof recorded in Piat Book 1°, gage 9�, public recorc3.s oP Pinelles County, Florida, which lands lia in the: SQ of the E 3�a of the 811Y�4 of the SEg oP Section 11, Townshig 29 South, Range 15 East; hane peti�ioned this Cit� Comnission oP the City of Cleersvater, Florida, for sn Order vacating said Re-Plat, and it appearing that there are no outs�aixling equities awned by anqone else aPfecting any lot or lots in said replatted subclivis3on and the owners having subnittzd prooP oP publication of Notice of Intention to Vacate said Re-plat, together �vith prooi' of pa,qment of a�l outstanding taxes: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLtT�D that the Re-Plat of GRAND VIEW TERRACE SiTBDIVI5I0N, according to Plat Book 19, Page 94, i�rther described abov99 toget�ier witli tha streets and alleys embraced therein, be, and the same is hereb�, vacated insofar as this City Co�ission has au�thority so to do and that Prom ana aPter tlie recording of a similar Resolution bg the Board of Gounty Co�missioners of Pinellas County, Florida, the same shall be assessed as described, prior to filing oi the above Re-Plat, i.e. according to Plat Book 12, page 3. BE IT FfJRTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be made a part of the B�inutes oi the proceedings oi' this Cougnission and that a certiPied copg there�f be issued for iiling with the Board cP County Co�unissioners. Cor�unissioner Soe Turner offered the faragoing resolution and moved its sdoption, which wa.a seconded t�y Co�issioner E. B. Caalerz Jre and upon roll call the vote v� s: Ayes: Sargeant, Brown, Ca91er, Drevr & Turner Nays: none Absent and Not Votingo none City (;ounnissionera, City of Cle�rwater, aiunicipal Hsll, Clearwater, Florida Meq 31, 1950 Re: Claims for Hameste�d Exemption Gentlemen: At the meeting of the Clearrvater Pederation of Civic Clubs held on May 24, 1950, the mattar oP claims Por homesteed exemption made by various people who spent a good portion oY their time in Florida and still maintained a residence outside the State oP Florida was discuased at so�e 3.en�th, e.nd tha follo�ring resolut3on was voted upon and approveda Resolved, that the City Commiasian oP the Cit�- of Cleaxnvater and tho County Com- missioners oi' Pinellas County invostigate the appllcationa for ho�esteed exemptions i;o the and that thoae who maintain a leg�l re:�idence other than the State of F'lorida be not pex�rnittad the homestead exemption �hicr�. is applicable onl� to bona Pitle citizens oP Florida. CFCC: gcb � Ciearrvater Fsderation of C1v3c Clubs B9 (Signed) F. C. Lucas, Presidant Attest: (Signed) �ordnn Wallis, Secretary � �� 0 City Cormnissioners City of Clearwater b'Lunicipal Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: ca� coMmzsszoi� n��Tzrrc June 7, 1950 Re: Location of Mun3cipal Water Tank Ivl&y 31, 1950 At the meeting oP the Clearwater Federation of Oi�ic Clubs held on May 24, 1950, the matter of locating a mun3cipal water tenk in the Crest Lake area was discusaed at some length, and on motion duly made and approved the following resolution was psssed: Resolved, that no muniGipal water tank be locabed in the Crest Iake Park or residentia� area but rathor at some suitable elevation south of Druid Road. CFCC:geb ��� Glearwater Federation oY Civic Clubs By (Signed) F. C. Lucas, President Attest; (Signed) Gorclon PJallis, Secretary June 5, 1950 Honarable C3ty Cormnissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Aa Trusteea of the City of Clearwater F�nployees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Frank Childs, a carpenter's helper, has been duly examined by a local pnysician a nd designated by him as a"first class° risk. The above employee began his service with the Cit9 on Nov�nber 1„ 1949. He ia under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our ClassiPied Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Coumiittee that he be accepted into memberahip. Si�ned: n Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the City �npZoyees Pensi�n �nd i'aul Fane Juanita Blanton Dick Nelson J�ne 5, 1950 Honorable C3ty Commissioners GlearNater, Floride Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater E�nployees Pension F`und, you are herei�y notified that I,ee 0. Huekamp, of the Publ3c Service Departrient, has been duly examinad by a local physician and designatod by hin as a"Pirst elass" riska The a bove emplo�*e� began his service with the City on July 7, 19490 He is under 45 years of age and meets the requiremanta oP our Clasaified Sarvice.. It is hereb9 recommended by the Advisor� Commit�Gee that he be accepted into membership. bb Very truly yours, Advisory Cormnittee of the City Enployees Pens�or Ftxnd Si�ned: Paul Kane Juanita Blanton " Dick Nelson