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CITY COr.1TJ11 SSION I-lEETING
March 3, 1952
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, March 3, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Garland D. Lynn
Herbert M. Blanton
Wm. E. Crown, Jr.
.Jack Russell
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
COlomi ssiorier
Commissioner
Commissioner
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Also present were:
F. C. I,i i d d ] e ton
G. T. rJic C lamma
Chas. M. FhillJps
~3. Lickton
C i t Y I,la nager
Chief of Folice
City AttorTley
City Engineer
The Mayor called the rneetine; to order. It was moved by COInJrlissioner Russell
thaL the minutes of the regular rl1eetin~ of F(~bruary 18th and the special meeting of
F13bruar'y ;'~lst be arrroved in accordance \\'ith the copjes furnished 113ch rne\1lber in
wr:iting and that their reBding be disrensed "',Tith. 'Phe motion V/ilS seconded by
Commissioner Lynn and un.:mimously carried.
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The Clerk read a letter addr8~3sed to the COlrllliission by W. A.. Stanton, President
of the North Shore Association, in which the j\'ssociat.i.on requested the removal of
the trai'f'ic light from the intersect ion of Korth Fort Hard son and Cedar Street to
the Englllan Street intersection with !\~orth Fort Harrison. The Ci ty :-18nager reported
that the Chief of Folice had conferred with Mr. Stanton explainin& the City's reasons
for placing the liJ:;ht in its I='resent locQtion. Commissioner Blanton moved that the
Inatter be referred to the Traffic Committee for further study and (I report back at a
later d ate with its recofl1lilenda tions. The moti on VIas seconded by Co 11miss ioner Lynn
and carried unanimously. COlamisGioner Blanton sU,~~ested that the C )mmittee consider
the rossibility of leaving the present li.:~ht where it is and instalJ another light,
perhaps at r.brshall Street or En,c;man Street, to catch the crosstown traffic from
over the railroad.
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A letter addressed to the Comrnission by ~r. Guss Wilder, restating his position
relative to the repaving and drainin~ of PapRya Street and North Gulfview Boulevard,
was read to the Cornmission. Another letter from Mr. Wilder authorized the City to
remove the Australian I='ines frorn the l>9.rkage east of the property lines of the south
halL of L~t Twenty-five, Lots Twenty-six, Twenty-seven and Twenty-ei~ht, of Clearwater
Beach Fark provided the charge for retnoval will not be sssessed against the proper-
ties. Commissioner Blanton moved that the letter be accepted and filed. The motion
was seconded by Co~nissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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In a letter addressed to the COlllllliss ion by i.ir. H. Lane Coachman, executor of
the estHtes of E. H. Coachman and May S. Coachman, he discussed the openin~ of Ewing
Avenue, the openin~ of Fierce Street, tlle wjde~in~ of Greenwood Avenue and the vacat-
ing of Haven Street. Mr. Coachman's letter is set out in the following pages of these
minutes in full. CO:llmissioner Lynn moved that the i:18tter be reLerred to the City
Nal1a~er, the City En~ineer and the Appraisal Co/u:ai ttee of the COnIiliission for further
study and their reconuncndation to be brou~ht back at a later date. Motion was seconded
by Cormllissioner Cro\-m and carried unanimously.
The letter addr02ssed to the Commission by i.lr. Ralph Richards, attorney, on
behalf of Mrs. Dorothy Yoch, offered tl,OOO.OO as complete settlement of improvement
certificates in the amount of ~1,2GJ.CO, the liens being filed May 25, 1948, a~ainst
the south 100 feet of Lots 19, 20, 21, 3~d the south 100 feet oL the west 10 feet of
lot 18, Block 3, Earll and Tate Subdivision. Commissioner Lynn moved that the matter
be referred back to the City Manager and ttle City Attorney for their recommendations.
Commissioner Crown seconded the motion which carried unanim~usly.
A letter a,lL1rf'ssed to the City Commission by Jilr. D. E. Lame, offered t:,2) 300.00
for the purchase of City property on the southeast corner of Gree:Jwood Avenue and
Seminole Street, 150 feet on Greenwood and 230 feet on Seminole. It was his plan to
erect a building costing approximately $25,000.00. Commissioner Blanton moved that
the matter be referred to the Li~ht Industries Cor~ittee for study and report back at
a later date. i,lotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
In a letter addressed to the City ?v1ana.:?;er, JJlr. H. r.l. Turnburke, Certified Public
Accountant, requested that the City consider pnyment for the City's continuous audit
on the basis of the amount C)f funds handled. :r.1r. TurnburKo stated that he would
consid~r one-half of one per cent of the City's total expenditures of every descrip-
tion for a fiscal year, excludinp; principal Clnd interest payments and all bonds,
revenue certificates and other City obligations, ~s being a fair basis for a deter-
mination of reasonable compensation for the auditin~ service. Commissioner Blanton
moved that a committee composed of the City r.18na~er, t.he l':ayor ,'=!nd Commissioner CrO\ffi
be appointed to study the Ioatter and report at the first regular meeting in April.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
A letter addressed to the City Commission by the Secretary of the Skycrest Civic
Association enclosed a Resolution requesting that the City expedite negotiations with
the Peninsular Telephone Company for a franchise in order that the residents of Skycrest
may receive adequate telephone service as soon as possible. MAyor Brown stated that
he had recently attended a meeting of the Federation of Civic Clubs, which included
Skycrest and Crest Lake Clubs, and at that time asked the Public Utilities Committee
of the Federation to work with the City Commission in completing the negotiation of
the franchise with the Telephone Company. The City Manager sUf,gested that the City
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CITY CO:.'Ir-US;:]ION i-iEETING
March J, 1952
Commission meet with the officials of the Telephone Company on Thursday evening,
March 6th, at the City Hall. It was ~~reed that he should contact the Telephone
Company officials to see if they could be present at that time.
The City Clerk read the :;:on1n:; BOArd's recommendation that the r eCluest of Joseph
H. Roberts and Ralph J. CaetH for permission to erect a ~ervice station on Lots 16 to
23, Block One, Brookwood Terrace Subdivision, be granted; he also read the ~oning
Board'::; recoznrn0nd.qtion that if nbove the ground tanl{s Rre to be used they meet with
the requirements of ;,'.11 local !.:l.nd ;:.it;lte fire rer.;ulations. The City ^ttorney ~t()ted
that if tank s w\~re n.l.'ove i"rtJund, it would b (~ nec essary t.o bui ld di kes above the tanks
and that the plan f; should i nel ude !'ro vi tii on for dik es. Comrni s::d:oner Crown moved that
the recornrflOL Ja ti on of t. hu ;':oni nr; Hoard cone orninn; the ma tter be approved subject to
restric ti ons riB to curh l)re;~ kaf';c ;,md ':Ii th the pro vi si on th;~ t the tanks be under~round
and that all other r'~,(~ul1ltions ::md nr,"l:in:mces of the City of Cle;:;rwater be onserved.
iJlotion was second\.:d 1.))' Commis:,'i oner Blr1nton :~nd cArrieci un:mirnously.
The j.1::Jyor mlTlrmnced :\ 1 ull1 i c He;"jrinf~ on t he: pro r'os:_~ll to construct c3 si,Jewalk on
the e:u;t ::;icl e of I,1yrtlt~ r\ venu.e from :-lrprod IU:lt ely leO fe et south of south line of
Cleveland :Jtrt:et t,o Lhf~ north curb 1il",e of Jeffords Street. The City Attorney
announced thi.it the ll'(ll (~r :-dvurti~.,;.no; lFHI heon ru1>] itihed ,"lccordine; to Charter provi-
sions and the CJty j';nr;in(lur SUll-.prj thnt notices h'~d heen Hl8.iled to each affected
property owner. Tho Ci ty ~n.,:ineer eXl'lnj neel the I-'r'oposed },'1"0 ject, stated that the
cost wo uld be r.lppr'oxirnn tely :J;~. 59 fe r front foot, ine ludi n,a; 1'i 11 wh ieh \\Duld be Added
to t he to tal co st of the pro jcct . Comllli f, i oner BlAnton stated that he objected to the
co st of t he fill hei n!!, added i nLo the to t al cost CIS he had fi lIed the block of hi s
own proI:erty and did not Lh ink it Vlould be fai r for him to helve to pay his pro rata
I~rt of fillin~ other properties. The N8yor su~~ested using ~irt from the City's
sanitnry fill for fillin,'-~ on t,hr.: project. The Clerk read a letter from forr. Ora S.
Hnrt, stating that he did not think 1;his imJ'l'ovement would enhance the value of his
property in !ctny way and it \!'Jas his orinion that t,he sidewalk should r:,o down the west
side of the stre et ra ther th::w thf:"l e 'j st si d.e r:lt.1El to it s t~reater use and convenience.
There were no other objections offered. On h:is requ(')st, Commissioner Blanton was
recognized as being disquAlified to vote on the mtter on account of being an affected
property-holder. Onjections h,3vin,:': been overcome and deemed insufficient, Commissioner
Crown !novt.:ld that the project be <11 j:Toved ,gnd the proper City officials be instructed
to advercise for bids for said ~roject, it bein~ understood that the item included in
the originHl estim~t8 for fill dirt be deleted IranI the proposal. Motion was seconded
by Cornrntssioner Lynn. Upon 'late bein,>; taken, Commissioners Lynn, Russell and Grown
voted "Aye'!. COllllIlissioner Dlanton did not vote. {'lotion c8rried.
In respon;5e to a c.u'3Gtion by the Cit,y ;.1'ma.:';er, the City Attorney ststed that the
bait concession ~t the City D0Ck in front of the ~unicipal Auditorium is a part of
the Cj ty' s agr~~elr,8nt with C:-lI't,::J:i n ;:;"":~r8r, a nd due to the e xtc:nsion ?;n:m ten to Captain
j-1eyer, I-roFosals for the '[lnii:. concession could not properly be considered '3.t this
time. Commissioner Bl:mton stD.tl~d thAt 3.t the ti!l18 he made the motion to hAve Captain
l~eyer vaC<lte the l-Iunicipi:ll Dod: on ::;nrch 1st, he included in his motion a provision
for the repeal of the exist i n,O; Ord in:1n8e. The City !,t;torney 5 GHted that he had alre8.dy
prepared a nei-J ordin.::1nce which he could rrescnt to the Cornrnissi on at Rny time.
The City J:\j:-mager requested ~n ;'l:yprcpri<clt'i.on of .~:-600.CO for d !1l:::W Creswell) Model
C, heevy duty street-n,arking machine to J'PI.~laGe one VJhich is "lOrn out. Commissioner
Crown f!loVAd that the City M;1na.::;er' s rer;uest be arl'rovcd -~nd thAt the money be appro-
priated. i~ot ion \-::tS ~econded by Comrni 58 ioner Russe 11 and cArried unanimously.
The City i.~anager recommended the e:{t,ension of t.he present 6 i11ch ",rater main
210 feet on Eay ;:;,splan'3.de :;1 t ':tn e st.-irIF1 tee! cost of ~'6S0. 00.. Commissioner Lynn moved
that 210 feet 01' 6 inc h \,,r:J.ter main on B;),y Espl'~lnade at an t:~ st im:.1t.ed co st of ~680. 00
be approved. illation vlelS seconded by Commissioner Crown ::md unanimously carried.
The City
feet on Br1ker
that 400 feet
be approved.
~anager recommended the extensjon of the present 6 inch water main 400
Boulevard at ,:om estirn,1ted (~ost of ;jl,OOO.OO. Commissioner Russell moved
of 6 inch water m~lin on B8ker boulevard At an e st.irna ted co st of ~~,l, 000. 00
~otion was seconded by Co~missioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Recommendation was made by the City ;':.:JnAger that the 2 inch wRter main on Haines
Road outside the City limits be extended 525 feet at an estimated cost of $3g0.00 on
a main extension contract, basis. Commissioner Lynn moved that 525 feet of 2 inch
water main on Heines Road at an estimated cost of ~3~O.OO be approved and that the
proper City offici~ls be authorized to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Crowr. and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recornme~ded a 200 foot extension of the 2 inch water main out-
side the City limits on an unnamed street running: south from Sunset. Point Drive at
an approximate cost of /"'120.00 on a main ey.ter<sion contr':'.ct basis. Conmlissioner Lynn
moved that the 200 feet of 2 inch h'0ter JIlain on an unnamed street runninq south from
Sunset Point Drive at an e stim8ted co st of ~l?O. 00 be approved <:!nd that the proper
City officials be authorized to execute the contract. Notion wa s seconded by
Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously.
The City ~enager reported in regard to the ~xtension of Jeffords Street from
Druid Road west to the waterfront that the property owner on the south side, I\~rs.
ro1ary Boardman, said that she was not interested in the improvement and did not wish
to enter into any agreement with the City or the other property owner on the north,
Mr. L. H. Reid, for improvine thHt street. Commissioner Grown moved that the
Manager's report with reference to Jeffords Street extension be accepted and that
this matter be tabled. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Lynn reported on the need for a seawall at the east end of' Verbena
Street, this being the only street without a seawall on the east side of the Beach.
The City Manager stated that the money was available in the Seawall Account in the
".budget., Commissioner Blanton moved that the Commission authorize the work to be
.done and that the Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids and that the City
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March 3, 1952
Manager be authorized to award the job to the lowest bidder. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Hussell and carried unanimously.
The City Engineer reported on thd proposed pier at the Rnd of Causeway Boulevard
and the Gulf of I.lexico and presented the plans showing the proposed layout for a 200
foot pier, 20 foet in width, which would be a combination pier and groins and estimated
the cost at $29,000.00. On being questioned, he said the 200 feet would not take the
pier out to deep water and estimc1.ted that a 300 foot pier would have water seven or
eight feet deep at low tide and would cost ~\!)proximately ~'50,000.OO, including a "T"
head. Discussion developed the fact that no provi3ion had been made for a handrail
in the plans. It w~s suggested thnt a handrail of ~alvanized pipe be provided.
Commissioner Blanton moved that the City ~n~ineer be instructed to go ahead and pro-
ceed with plans for tllis pier to the extent of JOO feet in len~th with alternative
desi [?;11 of vannisters or rails and that he report bAck a t th,,~ first meeting in April
and. that he be authorized to advertiGe for bids for L h8 second meetine; in April.
I'lotion 1':;:18 seconded by Commissioner Crown and c;'lrr'ied unanimously.
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The City j,lrm(~I~er reported th:'lt four btds h,1d been submit.ted for the purchase
of rolice uniform::; :md the bids \'lere read fl.::; follows:
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Sani tury C le'mers, Clf~(l rwr.l ter
Hart Cleaners, Clearw~ter
Levine Co., Inc., r'~irJmi
Bob Johnson, Jacksonville
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553.00
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Commissioner Lynn lOoved that the bid of ~~553.00 from H"rt Cleaners for 25 pairs of
trousers and :3 5 :::h irts for the Fo1ice DeFnrtlflon t be f1rrroved, bid to be awarded
il/lrnediately. illation h/:1S seconded by Commissioner B13nton ::tnd carried unanimously.
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The City l';::Jni,e;er read the bid of Ldrry Dilllmi t t, Inc., rOl~ one 1952 Chevrolet,
four door, st:'Jnd:Jrci specificaticns, for .~9h8.79, plus trade-in of a 1949 Ford.
Commissionc:r Lynn moved that the City :\lc~na'i:er be J.uthorized to enter into an a~ree-
ment to purchase a new Chevrolet from LArry Dirnmitt, Inc., of Clearwater, for *94$.79,
plus the Ford trade-in, \,ri th i:mn,c:cl i Rte de Ii very. Moti on was seconded by Commissioner
Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a petition from the pro['erty ownErs cmcl r.(-'T1'-lnts on Jones
Street from North Fort Harrison to North Garden Avenue requesting that this portion
of Jones Jtreet be made one-way ~or e~stbound traffic only, to relieve traffic con-
gestion in this block. Commissioner Bla.nton ,:n.1~~ested that Jones Street be widened
through to Osceoln Avenue 3nd Osceola Avenue be widened from Drew Street to Jones.
COl!lmissioner Crown c alled~t tent! on to the fact that that part of O::;ceola Avenue
between Drew and Jones Street is limited to one way traffic and it is not practical
for s0uth-bound traffic on Fort Harrison to turn into Jones Street for that reason.
It was su~gested that the part of Osceola between Drew Street and Jones Street be
opened to two way traffic. Commissioner Lynn moved that the matter be referred to
the Traffic Committee for their l~eco::lm8ndation and the Ci ty r.1snager be instructed
to get full informc:.Jtion relative to widenin~ Osceola ;\venue and make a report.
Commissioner Blanton seconded the motion and it cArried unanimously.
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The City Clerk read a retition addressed jointly to the Board of County Com-
missioners and the City COlllluission by interested t~8.xpayers refIuestins that County
Road 34, extending south from Drew Street to Druid Road, be paved at public expense
in the same manner as connectin~ County Road 3l~ (3rand Avenue). The Clerk also read
a letter from i-Ir. Floyd T. Christian, Superintendent of Fublic Instruction, in which
f>1r. Christian urged that Hercules .!\venue (formerly Grand Avenue) be paved all the way
from Drew Street to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The City Mana~er stated that he would
meet with the Feople affected and make a report at an early date. By consent, the
matter 'v'TaS referred to the City M:cmager and the Traffic Comm:ittee for study and a
report.
Commissioner Blanton sugsested that the City put in a sidewalk from Palmetto
to Marshall on the east side of Greenwood Avenue ~mere there is no existing sidewalk.
Commissioner Blanton moved that the Engineer ba instructed to prepare an estimate on
this work and advertise for a puhlic hearing. Notion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and unanimously carried.
The Mayor reported the Committee recommended that a Board of Trustees be
appointed to supervise activities at the Youth ~aritime Center and to maintain the
building properly. He recommended that two members serve terms for three years, two
members for two years and one member for one year. Commissioner Blanton moved that
the Youth Maritime Center and its affairs be entrusted to the management and approval
of a Board of five trustees to be composed of one trustee whose term shall be one
year from the date of appointment, two trustees whose term shall be for two years from
date of appointment, and two trustees \'lhose term shall be for three years from date
of appointment; provided, however, that said Board of Trustees shall be responsible
directly to t~e City Manager of the City of Clearwater and residual control of the
building and the affairs of the Youth Maritime Center shall always be vested in the
proper governing authorities of the City of Clearwater, Florida; provided also that
the said trustees be appointed by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, upon the recommendation of the Mayor; provided also that said trustees
shall be responsible for the payment of utili ties used in said building. !4otion was
seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously.
Mayor Brown appointed the following men as Trustees for the Youth Maritime Center:
William H. Rippard - 3 year term, John Sanford - 1 year term, John W. Bates - 2 year
term, Cleveland Insco - 2 year term, Ernest Green - 3 year term.
Commissioner Blanton suggested that the City secure from the Hartsell property
enough land to reduce the abrupt curve immediately to the south of the City's
property in front of the Municipal Auditorium, and that a Committee be appointed to
I~i~~;";~~&g{x> g~~;:mig~~:sr~~:t c~~~a~~v~~e~~~t a~~e t~a{~~~ ~~t r~~:;r~~e t~O ~~e WA~~~a~:aiO C~~itte~
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and the City Manag8r to investigate the matter and bring in a report. Motion was'
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The COlllmission now adjourned as City Commission and acting as Trustees for the
Pension Plan, approved the admission of Forrest T. O'Neal of the Police Department
to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner Lynn, seconded by
Commissioner Russell and unanimously carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board) the meeting WRS
adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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r~arch 1, 1952
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CITY COW~ISSION MEETING
March 3, 1952
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Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr.
Garland D. Lynn
Jack Russell
W. E. Crown, Jr.
Gentlemen:
The City COlllmission I-Jill hold its re~ulA.r meeting Hond:1Y, N8rch 3,1952, at 7:)0
F.M. in the City Hall Auditorium to consider items on the attnched agenda.
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Agenda - Ree;\ll::lr )leet,i n~ of City ComJnis~don
March 3, 1952 - 7:JO P.M. - City Hall
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Approving minutes of meeting of February 18 and Special Meeting of February
of February 2l, 1952.
Fublic HeArine with reference to construction of sidewalks on East side of
I\lyrtl~ Avenue from Clevela nd to Jeffords.
Commission':1 considerRti on of 1 c~!:" ~,'.:'r S :("lrl:
A. North Shore Federation o~ Civic Clubs. (Subject - Traffic).
B. Guss Wilder, Attorney at Law. (3ubject - Froposed improvements on Papaya
and ~orth ~ulfview Boulevard).
H. Lane Coachman, Attorney at Law. (Subject - Widening Ewin~ Avenue).
Ralph Richards~ Attorney at Law. (Subject - Settlement of improvement
certificates) .
D. E. Lame. (Subject - To rurchase city property at Southeast corner of
of Greenwood and Seminole).
F. H. ;.j. Turnburke. (Subject - City huditing).
G. Skycrest Civic ~ssociation. (Subject - Telephone Franchise).
Commission's consideration of :rerort from L:onin,:::; Bonrd \'1i th reference to construc-
tion of Filling Station on ~ortheast corner of Lady ~Ary Drive and Cleveland St
Commission's consideration of Manager's report wit}l reference to Bait Concession
on City Fier in front of j\1unicipal Auditorium. (Two offers, - $75.00 per month _
.j~lOO. 00 per month).
I\lc:ma~er' s request for sl-'Gcial ar1propriat ion.
A. To purchase street lnClrking machine for Traffic Department.
B. 210' of 6" t':ater r:rain on Bay Esplanade at an estimated cost of $680.00.
C. l20' of 6" t.^iater ;.iain on Baker Boulevard at an estimated cost of ~,JgO.OO.
D. 525' of 2" Water r,iain to run Kest from 8" Mnin on Haines Roarl at an estimated
cost of ~,J80.00 - to serve five lots owned by ;.1r. James Schnake. (TIle have
check covering this installation and it will be handled on contract refund basis.
E. 200' of 2" Water I-lain on unnamed street runnin~ South from Sunset Point Drive
the approximate cost $120.00. . ~
Manager's report with reference to Jeffords Street Extension.
A request to install seawall at East end of Verbena Street.
Engineer's report with reference to Pier Construction.
Opening of Bids:
A. Police Uniforms.
B. Folice Cruisers.
11. Commission's consideration of' petition from property owners on Jones Street
between Garden and Ft. Harrison with reference to one-way traffic.
12. !-\ny item not on agenda wi II be considered by consent of Commission.
Adjournment.
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City Commissioners
City of Clearwater
February 21, 1952
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the members of this Association, I wish to express appreciation for the
traffic lieht which has recently been installed at N. Fort Harrison Ave. and Cedar
Street.
It is felt that although a light in its present location is not strictly required
because of heavy vehicular cross traffic from Cedar Street, it per~orms the excellent
service of slowing down traffic on N. Fort Harrison and af~ords an occasional oppor-
tunity for the safe crossin~ of that thorofare by pedestrians, many of whom are elderly.
However, it is the opinion o~ our members, that the light would serve the dual purpose
of assisting vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic if it were moved to the Engman
Street intersection as to and from this point a great many vehicles move between Sunset
Drive and N. Fort Harrison, thus relieving the pressure of trarfic in the latter.
It is requested that the Commissioners consider moving this light as suggested above.
Yours very truly,
/s/ W. A. Stanton, Pres.
1208 Sunset Drive
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CITY CO~mISSION MEETING
March 3, 1952
February 19, 1952
To the Honorable Board of City Cownissioners
City of Clearwater
Gentlemen:
Re: Proposed re-paving and draining Papaya
and North Gulfview Boulevard area.
I represent my daughter, J. L. Wilder Thacker, owner or Lots 27 and 28,
Clearwater Beach Park and lilY wife as Trustee for my daughter, Willie Ouida O'Neal,
owner of Lot 26 ;.md th'3 South half of 25 and rursuant to notice from your auditor and
clerk appeared before your Board last nia;ht in their behalf, especially for Mrs.
Thacker, and protested against the project as set up especially:
1. A. The proposed pavin~ of Papaya 3treet as mislocAted instead of putting
it at the correct locHtion and in that connection recited the facts con-
cerning I-1rs. Th8cker '8 agreement with the City, the orit;in:11 of which I
eKhibited at the hearin~ Inst ni~ht and gave the citation o~ the record on
it as Deed Record ll$9, page l~05, recorded August l7, 194ft We entered
into this compromise agreement wi th the view to preservin~ peace and avoid-
ing litigation and still protecting our future ri~hts. Under the City's
pre~ent proposed perform.'::mce, the City ,,,,ill be improving F:1paya at the wrong
locat.ion and assessinr; IN !'!\R'l' THE CHt.RGSS A~AINST THE REAL STRF.F.T ITSELF
AT THE }1ROF)~H 108 Nfl ON. This is obvious because the notice shows a proposed
asseGSJlIc:nt a.:?;ainst "a pD rce 1 of land 25 feet ...ride runnin,g South of an d
parallel t.o t.he South si de of Fnpaya Street .from N,gndalay f\ venue to Gulf
of r.lexico" will b e char,~ed. Such arr;::m gernen t viol:1tes the spirit, if not
t.he letter of the compromise agreement by which Papaya from Gulfview
Boulevprd \'iest to the Gulf of I.lexico should be maintained as a park, not as
a street, and pursuant to said agreement, it has continuously from the dRte
thereof been so /11" intained by the City and should continue so to be.
B. \Ve further fTotest the '_lse of the curb on Papaya merely on the South
side instead of both sides. The proposed pavin~ with shell with only one
inch coating is next to nothin:; l!r.L thout a curb. Any person \.,rho observes
the streets of similar construction distributed over our own City, without
curbs, notices how quickly they break do\"m on the borders, which, of course,
will hapren fAster in this case because of the extrRordinarily heavy traffic
on this section of F~paya.
2. The "park" portion of Papaya (that is irunediately South of Lot 2$) is under
this setup arfarently char,;,;eAble \"!i th part of t.he co sts as "abuttin{:; property" if
it be continued as a p~rk and if it. be not continued as a park then the spirit, if
not the letter o~ our contract ~ith the City is again violated. The obligation
of the contract is illlpaired. It seems t.o me that the City already in a mess on
this and is ;ettin~ in deeper. The way out is to put that street in the proper
location and then pave it well on both sides and if the drainage problem as
s ug,o;ested by the engine er, mak es the curb impra ct iea ole on that si de, then use
some type of pavin~ thRt ~all better stand the strain without curb.
J. 3everf,] YtO,Il'.'; '-',~-:),l}\I~E:r the noble \LP.A. projects the City, against our
\vill and over our JJr'ot.e st, rut in those old ,~roins on each s ide of our properties
and created a :-:iwirl there in the current,s \'ihich robbed us of the front of our
lots and necessitated our puttinl; in a se8wc111 to pr'otect what is left. This
seawall is just 75 feet from the East property line of the lots and still we are
ass('lssed nDHAIt\i\GS" on an .qre,3 b8sis not of 75 feet but 100 feet. Of course,
this drainaee can avail our seawJrd 25 feet nothin~ un]ess we drain the entire
Gulf of l'lexico. This method of clssessin,; benefits seellls to me to this extent
ridiculous, positively illegal, affirmatively unjust and inexcusably silly.
Re~pectfully submitted,
Is! Guss Wilder, Attorney for said Owners.
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February 20, 1952
To the Honorable Board of Ci ty COll1missioners
Clearwater, Florida
Froposed re-pavin~ And draining Papaya
Bl1d North Gulfview Boulevard area.
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My good friend a.nd island neishbor, Joe Parrino, ""1ants the pines on the pA.rkage
cut alon,~ the boulevard because he sClYs that when we put in the curb and paving those
pine roots will continue to raise the curbing, break the street, RS well as continue
a sewer nuisance. Your engineer concurs in this view. Of course, that is true.
I set the oldest of those trees lnyself, personally, many years ago and my children
and grandchildren still enjoy them and I prefer to keep them but I don't want to hold
out against Il1Y e;ood De ighbor and pro ,~ress.
So, this will be your authority as incident to the improvement to remove the pines
on tbs parkage East of the property lines of Lots Twenty-eight, Twenty-seven, Twenty-six
and the South half~r Twenty-five of Clenrwater Beach Park, our properties, provided
the same be done without any specific or extra charge against these properties. That
is, just go in as a p3rt of the project covered by the general assessments.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Guss ~!ilder
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CITY COMI.lISSION MSETING
March 3, 1952
February 20, 1952
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
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and heretofore with other City officials, to tho following effect:
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(1) That if the City desires to open up Ewing ~venue, I am agreeable to ~iving ten
feet (10' ~ on each side thereof ~jS to any l:mcls owned by the COi3.chman EstRtes, The
Coachman Trusts or in \'/hich I indi vidually J:lay h:we an interest, proviuerl {-,he City
will signify rresently its need for Ewin'~ Avenue, for its width to be fifty feet (50'),
and will open it up to r ark ::'~treet; anrl, if Hnd when paved, siclewalked and .r;uttered,
wi II not charge t he co st of imr rovelllun Ls a;~ai ns t the c1but t i n~ property-o\'rne rs making
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of COBchman Hei,:;hts ly in!.:. south of Fierce Street but -- if the City will promptly so
signify -- I will m.qke af'f,lic:"tion to the purcha sers to simil'lrly ~ive ten feet (10')
for the widenin~ of Ewin~ Street alon~ the e~st side of thHt part of Block "A" purchRsed.
(2) That, if the City finds it adv;mtaeeous to close Haven Street between Prospect
Avenue and Greenwood, neither the interests \\'hich I represent nor I will offer objec-
tion thereto, but will cooperate with the City; further, if the City will signify its
desire to close Haven Street at this time, I will mAke application to the purchasers
of the south part of Block "An above-mentioned to consent to the closing of H;wen
dtreet and att'=.mpt to secure their coof'eration.
(J) I have discussed with the !l-9.yor, City ~.Iana~er and City Engineer the Mayor's
expressed desire to widen Greenwood ^venue Bl1d my willingness on behalf of these
interests (which I represent) to cooperate. Since tlle last conference with the City
Manager, City Engineer, City Attorney 3nli Surveyor Leo Butler, I understand that
Greenwood Avenl1e is platted sixty feet (60') wide alon~ the east boundary of Coachman
Heights, and that is sufficiently wide for the City purroses; that the bottleneck
exists immediately north of Coachman Hei",;hts and s:Juth of Tark Street, and that there
is no further desire on behalf of the City for donations of l~nd, for widening
Greemvood Avenue, fronl the awners in Co;:;chmctll Hei r:;hts.
If I am incorrect in this st8telnent, won't you please advise me promptly?
(4) The reason for my request that the City 3Ct rroHlptly in all of the above three (3)
matters is that my duties as executors of the E. H. and :,l,"Ie S. Coachman Estates are
to liquidate, and I am therefore tryin'.~ to sell off the properties which may be owned
by those Estates. I therefore can cooperAte with the City only so long as the interests
I -- individually or as fiduciary for those Estates and Trusts -- own any properties
from which the City may desire a contribution.
(5) I hope that the "possessory plat" may be comrleted at an early date ::ind all
uncertainties of titles, ro~sessions and locations between Fark Street on the north,
Chestnut on the south, Prospect Avenue on the west and Greenwood on the east may be
quickly eliminated before I am di.schar~ed as Execut.ors of the E. H. and Mae S. Coachman
Estates. I should like to do all that ray position as fiduciary vdll permit to carry
out all of the obligations to any persons who bou,~.!:ht frolll them. My uncle died on
February 6, 1949, and his estate is neRrin~ jts close.
(6) I therefore would like to say, and do SRY, at this time, that I have felt I
have received very courteous attention from all of you and that the C'itv shows visual
evidence of your constructive and rro~ressive handlin~ of its affairs. .
Respectfully,
/s/ H. Lane Coachman
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City Manager, City En~ineer,
The j.'iayor
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City Commissioners
City Hall
City
February 19, 1952
Gentlemen:
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We are desirous of building a new shop. It vall be moderate in every respect, with
structure of about fifty feet by one hundred feet and at a cost of approximately
$25,000.00.
We have been informed that the city owns the property at the Southeast corner of
North GreenvlOod at Seminole Street. Dimensions, one-hundred fifty feet on Greenwood
and two-hundred thirty feet on Seminole, and can be had for $2300.00 providing an '
industrial building or factory is built on the property.
If this is so, we hereby make offer of $2300.00 for this property.
May we hear from you?
Very truly yours,
LAME'S FORGE AND ORNM~ENTAL IRON WORKS
/s/ D. E. Lame,
Owner
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CITY CO~TI~ISSION ~mETING
March 3, 1952
February 18, 1952
Mr. Francis Middleton, City M~nager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
This is to supplemont 1l1Y letter to you of January 29, 1952, regarding a requested
adjustrnellt of lilY cornf.'ens~tion as special city auditor.
As indicated in th8t letter, there is a relationship between the total amount of
the City's ex.penditures for' any~iven year and the amount of time required, and there-
fore the value of the services, for the rerform~nce of an audit of the financial
transactions of the same year. Because of the vnriation in the City's total expendi-
tures from ye~r to year, wJth a resulting variation in the required audit time, it has
been SU~~8sted that instead of the accnuntl-lnt and the commission predetermining the
audit fee in a fixed alllount at inLervals of several years, it vlould be more equi.table
to both parties to establish an automatic limitation on the amount of the annual audit
fee based uI'on a percentaee of Lhe totgl ex.f:enditures, wi t,h the City r.1::mager authorized
to approve audit~ fees within ;lnd up to sucll lirnitation, subject to the t4st of reason-
a.bleness as c.ieterillineu bv him.
The procedure which" has been 51.tr~~ested as outlined above would preclude the
nece~sity of the City Commission fre0,uently reviewin~ the terms of compensation for the
city ::l1.1dit en:J.;agefllent and would obviate the hardship to the accountant resulting from
a predetermined audit fee for audit services rendered more extensive than contemplated
as the result of increased eXfenditures.
In keeping with this suggestion, this is to advise you that I should consider
one-half of one per cent of the city f s total expenditures of every description for a
fiscal y~ar, excluding principal and interest payments on all bonds, revenue certifi-
cates and other City obli(~ations, :.1S being a fair and equitable b;Jsis for the deter-
mination or reason,ghle cOlllp8nsation for the 8.udit services in an amount which would
be no ~reater, and rrobably less than, prevailin~ accountin~ rates of certified public
accountants.
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/s/ H. M. Turnburke
Certified Public Accountant
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February l5th, 1952
The COllllnissioners
City of Clearwater
CleElrwater', Florida
Gentlelilen:
At a meetin,~ Qf TIlE ..)l\Y:~H;';0T 1';1 VIe ; JSOCIt,TI0}; held February 11th, the Secretary
was instructed to forward to you the following resolution.
Resolved: The Skycrest Civic Association urgently requests that you speedily
complete negotiations wi th the 'relephone Co., for a franchise, in order that the
residents of ::>kycrest may receive adeqU:-lte telephone service as soon as }:;ossible.
The si.tu.~t~;,'m in Skycrest in ree;ard to telephone service is one which is causing
a hardship to many of its residents. There are over ninety ~rplications on file at
this time.
Respectfully,
/s/ Dorothy E. Kropp
Secretary The Skycrest Civic Association
F. C. iiiiddleton, City Ilian~ger
From o. H. Anderson, Sec'j. Zonin~ Board
February 28, 1952
Subject: Request of Joseph H. Roberts and Ralph J. Coats
At a special meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday, February 26th, 1951, at 4:)0
P.M. a motion was made and carried that the request of Joseph H. Roberts and Ralph
J. Coats to erect a service stat:lon on Lots l6 to 23, Block l, BrookwQod Terrace
Subdivision, (N.E. Corner of Cleveland St. and Lady Nary Drive) be granted.
The Board recommends that if above the ~round tanks are to be used, they meet with
the requirements of local and state fjre regulations.
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Nc:!rch 3, 1952
Gentlemen of the ComrnL,sion:
Not being able to be at the m~etin~ tonight, I would appreciate you reading the
following.
As a person who is a redest~rj an bet\'Ieen CO\lrt St., and Turner St. several times
every day I wish to state that my observ3tions are that there are a]:proximately 100
cars cros::; the s.Ldewallc ('it t11e :\. & P. store on the Last side of :lyrtle to Or1('3
crossing the sidewalk on the ~est side. Also a person naturally eoes on the side of
the street which is nearest his point of objective and as the business section to
which people would walk is on th e ~^lest s ide or between i.!yrtle and Osc Bola they would
walk on that side and cut over whenev8r possible.
There is a worn path made by pedestrians between M. Ruff and Court Street on the
West side, showing where people walk.
A sidewalk would in no way enhance the
most of the business is on t he West side of
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Please understand that I am v,rith
only wish to present the mOl tter as -L t
1 am enclosing a drawinG showine
fully aware of the condition as I.
the Commissioners in whatever they do and
looks to me and is just lilY personal opinion.
the v;,'ri.ous locations but I know you are as
,1s/ Ora S. Hart
609 Court Street, Clearwater
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VIe, the undersi:~neri petitioners (lanclownm's 'md t~en8nt,s), petition his Honor, the
fft.ayor, and the City Commissioners )f tilE.' C.i ty of Gle:=ir\'nter to limit Jones St.,
e:<l~t)ndinc; frOtH N. Ft. ll:HTJ. ~on to }\~. S;Jrden, to Lrtstuour:tl Traffic only, rnak inB; said
portion of Jones ;;t. On(::!-i';:lY.
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The tl'clff:i,c COll~I:~Btj on is c;"'lUsecl r!1ainly l.'y two .':;uperrnarket pc:Jrking lots that have
exits into Jones JL. That, plut: the f'nct Lhat is is almost il!lpossillle to enter N.
Ft. Harr:ison .fr'om Jones 3t., CCluses a minor tr::lffic jam durin~ the majority of the
week.
P~rking is now allowed on L 11t:: south side of Jones St. This is a privilege ''Ie would
like very much to ret.ain, as it is the only parkin~ space we peti tioners have.
Thanking you most heartily, we rell1oin,
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SiGned by twenty-two persons
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Honorable Board of County COllllnissioners
HonQrable 1,lembers of City Cornmission 01'
Clearw~ter, Florida
The undersi~ned taxpayers respect1'ully pray for the pavin~, at public expense,
of County Road 34 extending Jouth from Drew Street to Dru~d Road. We suggest that
this road ~hould be paved and paid for by County and City in the same manner as
connectin,~ Gounty Road ~:o. 34. This road, when properly paved, will afford public
ingress to the proposed County Hif~ School located between Gulf-to-Bay Boulev~rd
and Druid Road, from all points North of Drew Street. It is an outlet for traffic
to the North of Drew 3treet. It is an outlet for traffic to the North from Clearwater
connectin[; directly \-Jith the new Hi~hway ~:o. 19. It is the first avenue rUf1ning
North across Gulf-to-Bay 5oulev~rd as you proceed easterly beyond Hiehland Avenue.
Such a highway conti8uouS to the new [roposed high school location is imperatively
needed to take care of traffic which will corne about by virtue of hi~h school activ-
ities.
The right of way is illl.:,edintely av~ilable between Druid Road and Dre\'l Street
without expense anu has already been 0raded and partially shelled at considerable
cost to property OWTlers. East 01' Hi.~hland Iwenue there is no other adequate con-
nectin~ link between Drew Street ~nd Julf-to-Bay Boulevard and the new Route No. 19.
Respectfully submitted,
Signed by Gi~hteen persons
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14r. Francis ;'iiddleton, City Ivlanag.:>r
City of Clearwater, Florida
March 3rd, 1952
Dear Mr. Middleton:
I have been informed that the citizens of the Sky Crest Subdivision, property
o\~ers near the new high school site, are arpearing before the City of Clearwater
and the County Commissioners with the request that Hercules Avenue be paved all the
way from Drew Street to Guli'-to-Bay.
You will note that the Board passed a Resolution on February 13th requestina that
the County and City join in the paving of Grand, to. be renamed Hercules, fr~m Gulf-
to-Bay to Druid Road. The Board was particularly interested in the paving of this
road since it was directly in front of the proposed one-million dollar hi~h school.
It has been called to our attention that if Hercules were open all the way from
Gulf'-to-Bay to Drew it would alleviate the handling of traffic to and from the school,
the handling of traffic to and from athletic events and make it possible for people
living north of the City to reach the school by the most direct route.
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March 3, 1952
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The Board considers this a just request and wants you to know that they join in<the
request to pave from Drew Street through to Gulr-to-Bay.
We hope you will consider t-r.is f~vorably when you are contacted by the citizens of
this community.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ Floyd T. Christian,
:.>urerintendent of Public Instruction
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February 16, 1952
Honorable Cjty Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gent1ernen:
As Tr'u~t~es of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Forrest T. O'Neal, of the Folice Department, has been duly examined
by a loc:d. physician and des} ~nnt8(1 by hi.m as a "first class" risk.
The above employee be,~an his service with the City on August 1, 1951. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Classified Service. It is
hereby recolJunended by the Advispry Committee f~hat he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
mh
Advisory Co~nittee of the Employees
Fension Fund.
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is! Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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v~_ Francis Middleton
City !Vi:mager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
February 23rd, 1952
I represent !~rs. Dorothy Yoch who owns a piece of property at the corner of
Laura and Osceola Streets. I am writin~ you regarding the following certificates
of indebtedness that have been filed as liens a~ainst Mrs. Yoch's property:
Certificate Ko. 17742 in the amount of 1228.00
Certificate No. l7743 in the ?J-:1ount of 'WlSO.aO
Certificate No. l7744 in the amount of ~n90.00
Certificate No. l7752 in the amount of :il.595. 00.
In behalf of 1.'irs. Yoch I h"~reby offer the sum of ~l, 000. 00 in complete
settlement of the above listed certificates. I believe you are aware of Mrs.
Yoch's reasons for asking a small discount on the certificates. If this offer is
accepted bYAthe City: I will see that Mrs. Yoch sends you her check promptly for
the sum of ~l,OOO.OO.
RR/mv
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ralph Richards
Bank of Clearwater
Clearwater, Fla.
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CITY CON�'iTSSTON MGETING
; Mareh 3, 1952 '
, The City �ommission of the City of Clearwater m f
13a�1, Manda March Qt 1n re�ular session at City
_ ' y' 3, t952, at 7�3Q P.M. vrith �he following members presen�•
. Herbert M. Drovrn Mayor-Commissioner � :
Garland D. Lynn• Commiss�oner
Herbert NI. Blanton Cornmissio�ier
_ Wm. E. Crown, Jr, C,ommissioner
_ _ Jack Russell Commissioner
_:..., Ab s ent : ' ; ,
None
' AZso present were: +
_ F. C. Middle�on Gity I�lanager ,
G. T. McClamma Chief of Folice
_ Chas. M, Phil,lips Gity Attorney _
S. Lickton Ci.ty Engineer
_ The Maycr call:ed the meeti�g to or�der. It was moved by Comutissioner R
that the minutes of tne regul�x meetin,; of February ,1$th and the special meetinllof
, �
February 21st be a�proved in accordance �rrith the coFies furnished each me�nber in
writing and that their reading be dispensed with. The rnotion was seconded by
Comrnissioner Lynn and unanimously carried.
�h,e Clerk read a letter addressed to the Commission by Tt1. A. Stanton, Fresident
p of the l�Torth Shore l�ssociation, in vlhich the Association re�uested the xemoval of
the traffic light irAm the intersection of l�orth Fort Aarrison and Cedar. S�reet to
�he Engrnan Street intersection with I�`orth E'ort Haxrison. The Cit�r :�.anager reported
that the Ghief of Fol,ice had conferred with Mr. Stanton expla�nin� the Cityts reasons
for placir�g the l.ight �n its Fresent Tocati�n. Gommissioner Blanton moved that the '
matter be referred to the Traffzc Committee for further s�udy and a repor� back at a
la�er d�te with itrs recouvnendations. The moLion was seconded hy Commissioner Lynn
and carried u�animously: Comm�:ssioner Blanton sup�ested that the Committee consider
the possibility of leavzng ths �resent li�ht where it is and install another light;
perhaps at T�Iarshall Street or Engman Street, to catch the crosstown traffic from
�ver the railroad.
A letter addressed to the `Commission �g Yyir. Gu�s U�ilder, restatir�� his �osition
relative to the repaving and draining of Papaya Street and Dtorth �ulfview Boulevard
was read to the Cotnmission. Another letter �'rom 1�ir. 't^lilder authorized the Gitg �o �
� remove tl�e Australzan pines from the �arl�aFe east of the property ,lines or the so�;th
half of Lot Twenty--fitie, jots Twenty-six, '�wenty-ssven and Twenty-ei�ht, oi Clearwater
Beach Fark provided �he charge for removal wi11 not be assessed against the �arop�r-
ties. Commissioner �lanton moved that the letter be acceFted and filed. The mot�on
was seconded b3> Commissioner Rtissell and carried unanimausly,
Tn a letter addressed to the Commission b}= 2ir. H, �ane Coachrnan, executor oi
Ln� estates of 'E. H. Coachman �nd M�y �, Cdacnman, he diseussed the o�enin� of Ewino
�venue, thr opening ef Fierce Strezt, th� wider.ing af �reznwood 9venue and the vacat-
in� oi Haven Street. Nr. Coachman's letter is set out �n the folloi,ring pages of �hese
minutes in full. Cozrunissioner Lynn moved that the matter be reierred tfl the City
S�i�nagEr, the City Enoineer and the A�?praisal Gon�mittee af the Cemr�ission for further
study ar.d �liei� recommendation to be brou�ht back at a later da�e'. PAotion was seconded
- ' by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously, -
' ' Tk�e letter addressed to the Commission by �.Zr. Ralph Ricl�ards, 2ttorr_ey, on
behalf of I�lrs, Dorothy Yoch, offered µ�1,000,00 as comglete sei,tlement �f improvement
certificates in the amount of k1,2G3.CG, the liens being filed 1Say 25, 194�, a�ainst
the south 1G0 feet of Lots 19, 2Q, 21, ar..d ;.he south T00 feet of the wes� 10 feet of
Lo� l$, Block 3, �arll and 'Tate Subdivision. Commissioner Lynn moved bhat the matt;er
be referred bac�C to the City ;�Iana�er �nd the City` .4t'torney for their recommenclations. '
Con:missioner Crown seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
A lstter a•�:c?ressed �o the City Gommission bZ* ivtr. D. E: I,ame, offered �=2, 30(}.00
� fox tlze purchase of City propert,y on the southeast corner of Greenwood Avenue and
� 3eminale Street, 150 feet on �:�reenwood and 230 feet an Seminole. It �vas h?s lan to
exect a building cost2n a �
g�proximately �25�000.00. Commiasioner Blanton. moved that
� the matter be re�erred to the Li;ht Ind�zstries Commit�ee for study an� regort back at
; a later date, blotion was seconded by Cornmissioner �tttssell and caxried unanimausly.
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In a letter addressed �o the City I�iana,�er, yTr. H. M, turnburke Certified Public
, Ilecoun�;ant, rec�ues�ed that the City eonsider payment for the Gity�s�continuous aud�t
an the basis of the amount a�' funds handled, b7r. TurnLurke statec� that he woilld
conside:r one-hali of one per cen� oi the Cityts total exgenditure� oieverp descrip- '
tion �'or a fiscal year, excludin� �rincipal ar.d intexest �ayments a�d all bonds,
revenue certificates and a�her City obligations, �s baing a fair basis f�r � deter-
mination of reasonabl:e compensation fo� the auditing service. Commissioner Blanton
� movecl that a committee com���sed oi the City I�lanager, the llayor and Commissioner Crotivn
? ' be a�pointed to study the matter and report at the first regul.a•r meeting in A'ri1..:
_ Motion was seconded by Commissioner l�ussel.l and carried unani�nously. p
A l.atter addressed to the City C�nm�ission by the Secretary of' the �k crest Ciuic
Association encl;osed a Resolution requesting that the City expedite ne otiations with
" the Feninsul�r Telepliona Company �or a franchise in order that the resgden�s oi Sk crest
y
! may xeceive adequate telephone serv�ice as soon as,possible. Maydr Brown stated that
he had recen�l.y attended a meeting of the F'ederat�.on oi Givic C1ubs, which inciuded
, Skycrest and Crest Lake Clubs, and at that time asked the I=ublic U+' .. ,
ilitiss Committee
�� of tlae �'ederat,ion i;q work with the City C�mnkission in eomple��ng the ne�o:tiation o� -
' the frat�chisa with the Telephone Company. The City bTanager .su;gested that the Ci�y
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° , CITY COA�ITSSION 1����TTNU CITY COP�I ��ION ���TZNG
b4arch 3, 1�52 March 3, ].952'
_ Ccmmission meet with tl�e �f�ic' , . _ .
•. zals of the Tele�hone Go�n�any on Thursday evepa.np� Manager be au�.horized to a • .•• .
„ ward �he �ob to the lowest rridder, A'Ioti�n was sec n e
D2arcli 6th, a�t the City Hall. I� �vas a;reed that he should con�Gact the Te1e hane by Commissioner Russel a ' • o d d
� p ]. nd carra.ed unanimously.
Gomgany Officials to see if they could be present at �hat time. ' _
The Gi�y Engineer re orted ,
The Cit C e . � . . P on the pro osed ier at t e •
y 1 rk read thz 2ona.�, Board s recommendation that tlle r:e ue an;d the =u1 �- P h end of C�.useway Boulevard
H, c� , st o� Jose�a�i ' � f of Mexico and presented the lans s' '
l�oberts and Ralph J. Coats #'os� ermissxon to erect ' ' . . . P ho�,ving the propased la out for a 200'
�' . a ser'vice station �.n Lr��s 16 to ioo`� pi�r; 20 feet �.n wid h . , . Y
23 BJ.oc�C One B �, which would be a combinat� o •'
, , rookwood Terrace Sul�division, be ran�ed� he also re ; the c st • . n pier and ;roins and estimated
Boar � . , g , ad the �on_ng o at �29,000.00. On kaein uestioned he s
d s recommendation tl��b �.f above th.e round �anlcs are to be use ier g� � �ld the 200 �'eet would not take the
,'"-`' the ' � , d tlley meet wi�h P, out to deE� wa.-�er �.nd esti:mated th�.t a 00 •
re�uirements of a�l looal and State fire regulations: The Cit At e ei ht feet - 3 foot pier would have water seven or
that if t ks we e • , ,Y torn y stated g , deep at low tide a,rid would cost a roximatel • -
an r above grqund, it �voulel be necessary -�o build dikes b e h head, Disc ss �p Y v�50,OQQ.QO, znc�:udrng a 1tTrr
a ov t e�anks u ion developed the fact �;hat no pr.ovision h �
-�-�` and that the plans should include provision �or dikes� Gommissioner in th , ad. been made for a handrail
Qrown moved �hat e pa.ans. It was suggested that a handrazl P • • •
the r•ecommet�3ation of the Zoning Board concernzn the matter be Com , of oalvan2zed pipe be rovided.
�., approved subjeet to mzssioner Blanton.moved that the Cit �,' ' • P
restr�ctions as to curb breaka�e and t�rith the rovisi t • y ngineer be instructea to o a�iead a d -
, n . P on hat the Ganks be under�;round ceed wi1;h plans for �k�is ;� er to the
� n pro
and �hat all qthzr re;ulations and ordziiances of the C�t ef Clearwate de-siu - p. e�ent oi 300 feet in lenoth with alternative
y . r be oUserved. ,�n,o#' bannisters or rails and tnat he report back at the #'irst mee ' ' '
1'�fotion was seconded by Cammissioner Blanton and carried unanimauslq, and that he Ue aut�ori ed • t2ng in April
z to advertise ' for bids ior � he second meetin� in Apri1.
I�Sotion w�.s seconded by Commissioner Cxotvn and carrie '
: The bZaypr anizounced a Fublic Hearin� oi1 tlze proposal to construct a sidewallt on d una;�imously.
the east side of Myrtle Avenue from �ppr•oximately 100 feet soutli of south line r The C' _ � � •
Cleveland 5treet to �he north c rl� ' of ity T�I�na�er reported tihat �our bads had bee� submitte
u line of Jeffords -Street. The City Attorney of po�.�.ce uni.forms and the bids were re ` a for the purchase
ad as follows:
announced tliat the proper advertisin� had been Fublished according to Ghaxter provi- '
sions and the City Lngineer stated that notices had beem mailed to eaeh affecte ' •
d SanitarX Gleaners, Clearwater �593.75
praperty o�vner. Tl1e Citg �n ineer explained the proposed �roject, stated that the Hart Gleaners Clearwater
cost svoul� be approximately �2.59 per front fc�oi, includin; fill which would be a.dded Levine C ' • - 553.00
o., Inc., Miami 531,5�
to the total cost of �he projec.t. Corn�-nissioner Blantpn stated �hat he objected to the Bob Johnson Jacksonville
cost of the fill being added ini,o the total cost as he had �illed the block of his ' S74�.00
own property and did n�t think it would be fair for him to have t • .� � � _
o pay his pro rata Commissionex Lynn rnoved that �he bid of `� .OG fr -
part of iilling ather proper�,ies. The nIa or supFes�ed Usin " � • f • , tir5�3 om H�:rt Gleaners for 2 airs f
g dirt from th., Gi�y s trousers and 35 shirts for the Police De artment 5 p °`
sanitary fi�1 for fillino on the project.� The Clerk read; a letter ' ' ' -, • P. , be approved, bid to be awarded
irom Mr. Ora S, zmmediately, ijoticn w�is seconded by Commzssioner Bla t - •
Hart, sta�ing that he did not think this imnrovemenG would enhanee �he value of his - n an and carried un.animously:
property in any way and it was his o�inion that the side�ralk should �a down tha we T ' r �• •-
side of the street rath�r than the e s ' e • �. �� st he Gity i.an�ger read the ai� of Larry Dunmitt Inc. ior one 1
a t sid due to zts oreater use an�l conver�ienee, faur door, standard specifications f r x ' ', 952 Chevrolet,'
^lhere were no q'cher objections offered. Qn his re uest Commissioner Bl• C '- � � o� ���-�•79r plus trade-in of a 19L�9 Ford.
recognized as '�einP ciis uali�ied to vots � � ' antan was ommissioner Lynn moved tha� the City Nlanager be authorized to enter i � _
�, q, or_ the m,t�er on account of being an affeetea menb �o purchase a new Chevrolet fr ;- nto an a ree
property-holder. Obaections havinq been olrercome and deemed insuf ic'e om Zarry D_mmitt, Inc., of Cleart�ater ior 91�$'.
f a. nt, Gommissioner plus the Fc,rr� trade-ir�, witl� immediate d,e�,iver -, Nioti ' •� 79'
Crown moved that the project be approved and �he �roger Gity officiaTs be instrueteet Grown and carried unanim y on was seconded b3=' ComrriZssioner
ously.,
to advertise ior bids for said project, i+: being undeistood �hat the item included in
�he ori;inal es�imate for fi11 dirt Le delei,ea from the propasaT. Motion was seconded , The Git Clerk read a e'`
_ by CommissionEr Lynn. Upon vote being taken, Gommissioners L nn Russell a d � y P tltion from the property o�mers and tPn�nts on Jonas
Y, n Croti�m trset from Nortki F`ort Harrison ta North Garden nvenue requesting that this ortion
voted t�Aye�'. Gommissioner Bla.nton did not vote. h�otion carried, of Jones 5treet be made one-way ��r eastbnu7d txaffic only, to r�lieva traffic c
gestion in this t�l,ock. Commissioner �lanton sua�ested tha� J ���
In response to a e�uestion by the City P��anager, the City Attorne statecl that t e throu h t », ones Street be widei�ed
t�ait concession at the City Dock in front of the M i' y h .g . o Osceola Avenue and Osceola kvenue be w�.dened from Lreir Street to J'
un cipal Auditorxum is a Cotnmissioner Crowz� called atcention to the f ac� that �liat Qnzs.
part of betwee - .��'t of Osceola Avenue
the City's agreement wzth Captain T��ever, and due to the extension ;ranted to Ca tain n�rew and �ones S ' '- •• .
P treet is lim.�ted to oxte Vrav traffic and zt �s r_ot ractical
iie�er, proposals for tne bait concession c�uld not properly be conNidered at this for south-bound tr ' � • • �
t�me, Commissioner Blanton stated that at the time he made the ' ,. afflc on �'ort harrison ta turn ?nto Jones Street for �hat reason.
motion to h,��re Captain Zt Uras suggested that the part of Osceola between Drew Streei, a
Meyer vacate tlie T�,u_�icipal Dock or :���rch lst, he included in his motion a rova.sion nd Jones Street be
p opened to two way traific. Comrnissioner Lynn moved t:�at the matte ^
ior the repeal of the exa�stina Ordinance. The City Attorney stated that he h ^ the f' � • �. r be rezerred to
� - ad alieady Tra_fic Commi�tee for their recommenda�ion and the Git -rl�naaer'be inst
grepared a r_eiv ardinance whiGh ha could �resent to the Commission at any time, to get �ull ��formation re3at' • • � � ructed
ive to widening �sceola Avenue and make a seport,
Coramissioner Blan�,on seconded the motian and it carried unanimousl�,
The C�ty i�ianager requested an a�prapriation of ;i�600.-00 for a new Greswel]. Model '�
C, heavy duty stree�-marking maehine to replace one which is worn out. Cot�ma.ssianar The Cit Cler `' •• _
_ y k read a Fetrtion addressed ,7ointly �o the 3oard of C�unty Com-
Cr�wn moved that the City yT�nagerts request be a�,proved and that the mc�ne be a ro- miss�oners a '• '' • .
`' - priated, i�iotion was seconded b � '� ' • 3' pP �d the Czi,y Comrnission bp interested tax a ars re es Q � � �
y ommi �sia�Zer Russell and carried unanimousl P Y qu tin� �,h�.� Coun�y
p, _ Road 31{., extendin� south from Drew Styeet to Drnid Road, be �aved at �ublic e�p�nse
in.the same ma�ner as connect�n� Goun� Road Gr d
Tne Gity iwlanager recommencled the extension of the resent � Y 34 � an Avenue). The Clerk also read
p 6 inch water main a letter from hir. Floyd T. Christian Sunerinterdent of Fub ic - • •
21C feet on Eay Es�lanade at an estimated cost of �6b'Q.QO. Commissi 'e •� ' �. � � 1 Instruct�.on, �n whzch :
on r Lynn moved I�Ir-; Ghrl�tian urged thaL rlercules Avenue (formerl}= srand Avznue be e �
�hat 210 feeU of 6 inch water main an Bay �sp��nade at an estimated cost of""` fr m ) pav d all �he ti�ay
�,6$0.00 o Drew Stieet to Guli-to-Ba� �oulevard. The City I��ana er stated that he w
lae approved, i�To�Gion was seconded by Commissioner Crown a:nd unanimously carried. meet with the eo le affectzd and g ouTd
F P make a rz�ort ai, an e2x1}* date. �y eonsen�, the
matter was referred to the Gity Manager and the Tra�'fic Gommittee f r
The Ci�t3r i;anager recommen�ed tl�z extension of the present C� � o study and a
.�nch �nrater main I.�00 r�port,
feet on Balcer Boulevarcl at an estimated eost o� wl,Q'J0,00. Commissioner Russell moved
- that 1�00 feet of 6 ir_ch water main on Baker Boulevard ;�t an est'i a da - ~ . .
m ted cost of 5p1,q00.00 Commissloner Blanton su��es�ed that `tlze Ci� ut i '
, be approved. Ziotion was seconded'by Commissioner Crown arid cariie ^ �,�� y p n a sldewalk from ,Palmetto
d unanimousl.y. �o ��farshall on the eas� side of Greenwood Avenu� �vhere �.here is no existin� sidewalk. ''
Commissioner Blanton moved that� the EnPineer be, instructecl t e '
Recommendation was made by the City i�aan�ger uhat the 2 inch �• �. , 5, o pr pare an estimate on
water main on Haines �hss work and ,adver�ise for a ublic reari n? •_
Roal c,utsid� the Ci�y l�.mi`ts be ext'ended 525 feet at an estim te � P ng• _�otion vras seconded bg Commiss�oner
a d cost oi �p3:$Q.00 on Russ�ll and unanimously carried.
a�ain extPnsion contract basis, Commissianer Lynn� moved that 525 feet of 2 inch �
vrater main bn Haines Roa& at �n estimated cost of �3$0.00 be .
ro er Cit ..: , ti� approved and that the The Ma or re orted the G �
: A F. y officials be authorized to zxecute the c- t Y P ommittee recommended that a Board of Trus�ees be
an ract. Notion v�ras seconded by appointed to supervise activities at tlze Y�uth ri '' • �
Commissioner Gro�vn and carried unanimously. aritsme Cent�r and to �aintain 'the _
_ building properly. He recommended that two tnembers serve tern�s far three years, two
members for two years ana one member for one ear. Commissioner BI '-
The City T�Ianager recommended a 200 foot extension of'the 2 inc •• 3' �n�on moved th��
S1d h water main out- �he Youth 1�laritime Genter and its a�fairs e �
- ' e the City Iimits on an unnamed street runnin south r b entrusted to �he managemer,t ar_d a �oval '
�� , ,� i om 5unset Point Drive at of a Board of five tr s e pp
an. a��roxisnate cost of .��120. G0 on a ma�.n extens u t es to be comFosed of one trustee whose term shall be
one
moved tha ion contracfi basis, Commissioner L nn ear from the a e `
t the Z00 feet of 2 inch w�ter-m�i Y Y d t of appointme�t, t'wo trustees wllose term shall t�e
for two years irom
Sunsat Foi ' . n on an unnamed street runnin, s�utll from date o� � ointme
nt Drive at an estzmated cost of �120,00 be a rove �' PP nt, �nd two trustees whose term shall ba ior thr.ee ears from date
. Y
, CiL-y officia�s ne authorized PP d�nd that the proper of �ppointment; provided however t t i •
to execute �h� contract, T�lotzon was seconde • � , ha sa d Board of Trustees sha11, }ae res�.u�sible
d by dii ectly �o the Git,y- Manager of the City of CleartNater and residu�l control of the
Commissianer 3lantan and carried unanimously. bui�ding and the aifairs of the �'otith Maritime Genter s' al '
h 1 a].ways be vested in the
The City �iana er re orte' proper governing au�horities of the Cit o� G1ea ., .
y rwater, Florida, provided a�so that
� p d xn regard to bhe extension o�' Jeffpxds Stxeet fr n . the ' • • •-
� o, said trustees be appointed by th� Gity Commisslon qf �he Git of Clear r
Druid Road wes� to the water�'ront that th� p�ope`rty owner on �the south si e � • . Y wate._,
M�ry Boardman said tha 4� , Tirs. Florida, ux,on the recommendatZon r . .• �• ,
of the Ma3or, pra�ided also �hat �azd trustees;
,, , , t she was not interested iia the improvement antl said n t ' ' s � � . . , .
to enter in�o any agreenrent with the Cit o wish hall be responszble for the payment of utilities used Yn said b lfli � '
y or the other Property owner on bna north u�. n�. P�Iotian was
A4r. L. H. Reid, for improtring that street. Commissioner Crown ' se�onded by Commissioner Lynn and carrie� unanimcusly.
Manager�'s report witrh reference �o �efforcls Street extensio emoved �hat �he
this mattEr be . n b accepteti and i;hat 'Ma or Brown ' ` .,
tabledo I��otion vJas secanded b C rn ' Y �.ppoznted tl�e �ollowing men as Trustees �'ar the Xouth Maritime Ce e•:
nt r .
mously. , Y o missioner Lynn and carried unani- William H. Rippard - 3 year term;'John Sanford - 1 year term. JoYrn V`T. I3ates - 2 ear
term, Cleveland Insco - 2 ear term Ez•nest Green � �
Y , - 3 year term.
Commissioner Lynn reported on ��e need for a seawall aC the'east ••
Street, this bein tiie onl` .' end of Verben� Commissioner Blan� �P �
� y street without` a seawall on the on su��ested that the City secure from the Harts�ll ro ert
e�st side oi the Beach. E � . F P Y
The City T�lanager stated tha� tYie mone was av ' ' nou�li land �o xeduce the �Uru t curve immediate.l t� • r'
y aa.lable zn the 5eawa�l Acc' ' . F , y o he south of the Cit}T s
budget. Gommissioner B aunt zn the ro ert in fr t . .- • .
lanton mpved �hat the Commissi • p 1? Y on ef the Municigal Auaitorium and that a Committee be te
on authorize the . ,, a�poin d to
done and th . , . Vyo�k tr� be
a� the Engin�er be auth r dete�mine the amaunt af land neede a d t -
o ized to advert�.se �or bids and d n o find out �vhat i,he cost wouZd be `to the
that t�e GitY City. Conimissioner Grown moved , .
that t11e rna�'t�er be referred to the Appraisal Committee
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CITY CON^:ISSION Z�;E�2'TNG N�arch 3, 1952 ;
_ March 3, 19�2 f
and the City nZanagar to inves-Gi,a�e the matter and bring in a re�ort, Motipn was ' '
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Mayor-Gommissioner Herbert N I�arch 1, 1952 ''
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. i. Bxown ,
Commissioners: Herbext Blanton Sr. �
The Conunission now adjourned as Citv Commission and actzn 2s Tr stees r , _ _ ;
g. u. Co the Garland D. Ly�r� �
P�nsion Plant a�proved the admission o� Faz�rest T. 0'Neal. o�' the Folice Department Jack Russell I
�o membershig in �he Fension Flan on a motion by Commissioner I�ynn, seco��ded by " W. E. Crown Jr. �
Commissior.�r Russell and unanimously carried. , , ;
�� ' Gen�lemen:
There Ueino no iurthex busin2ss to come be#'are the Board, the meeti.n� w�.s
`` The Ci�y Commi,ssion i•�i.11 hold its re`ular meet' P r�r
... aci,jour�ed �t 10:L�0 P.rv7: � . ,1n�, -lond�y, March 3; 1952 at : 0
P.M: in the City Hal�, t#uditorium tn consider items on;thQ attached agenda. 7 3
' Yours ver}r truly,
i�layor-Commiss' _er FCM: s �s� �'. C, I�'iiddleton
City Nana�er
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Agenda - Regulax i�'feetin� of City Gommission
, T�arch 3, 1952 - 7:30 P.I�S,� - Citp ?iall
Ci�y 1luditor 3 Clerk
l. Agprovin� minutes of-meeting of February 1$ and Special Mee�ing of Februar
of February 21, 1952. Y
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2. Fublic He�rin� with reference to con�truction of sid,ewalks oe Eas�G side of
NiyrtlP Avenue from Cleveland to' Je.ffords.
: _ _ 3. Commission�s considerdtion of ?e�t�rs :�'rnr:�: '
_ A. Rorth Shore Federation of Civic Club:s. (Subject - Traffic}.
' B. Guss t'Vilder, httorney at Law. (Subject - Fr�poyed im�?rovement's on Papaya
and 1Vorth i�ulfview Soulevard ) .
' : G. H. 'Lane Coachman, attorney at Law; ( Sub ject - T�FideninP Ewin� P.venue f. o
D. Ralph Richards �ittorney at Law. (Subject - 5et�,lement of improuement
certi�'icates
E. D. E. Lame. (Subject; - To purahase city progerty at Southe�st corner of'
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of Greenwood and Seminole).
F. H. i7. Turnburke. (Su�ject - City Auditir.�).
G. Skycrest Civic �lssociation. (Suhject - Telephone'Franchise).
�. Commission's consideratien of rexort from Zonin, Board with reference to r�nstruc-
�ion of Fillin� 5tatio?� an Idortheast corner oi I�ady ;�ary Drive and Clevelar,d St
5. Commission's cansideration o� �iana�er's re�ort with xEference to 3aii Goucession
on Gzty Pier in front of b'tunicipal Auditoriuri. (Two ofiers, -: �j75,00 per month -
�r100. 00 per rnonth ) .
�?. D1ana;er'� request fox special appropriatian.
_ _ A. To Furchase street markin� machine for Traffic Department.
: B. 210� of 6rr T�Tater Main on Bay Esplanade at an estimated cnst of �6$O,OC1.
C, 120� of 61� �tijater i�lain on Baker Boulevard at an estimated cost oi W3$0.00.
D. 525' of 2« Water Tiain to run ilest from $11 i�tain on I�aines Road at an estimated
cost o#' H�3$0.00 - to serue five lots owned by Mr. James Schnake, (?�Ie' have
ch�ck covering this installation �nd it will be handled on contract refund basis.
: - E. 2UQ� of 2fi Water I�Zain on unnamed stree`t runnin� South from Sunset Foint Dr�ve
the a�proxsmate cost �120.G0. _
7. Mana�er s report w�.th reference to Jeffords Street Extension.
- - �. A request to install seawall at East end of Verbena Street.
9. En�ineerts report with ref�rence to Fier Construction. '
10. Openin� of Bids; :
, R. Police Uniforms. '
B. Police Cruisers.
Tl. Commission1's consideration of pe�ition from property owners on Jones Street '
, _ between Garden and Ft. Harrison witr� reference to one-way traffic.
12. Any it�m'not on agsnda will be considered by consent of Commission. _
Adjournment.
; City Commissioners February 21, 1952
�ity of Clear�aater
Gen�Glemen ;
On behal�' o#' the members of this Association, I wish to exgr�ss a�Zpreciation for' the
traffic li�h� which has recently been installed at N, Fort Harrison Ave, and Gedar
_ Street,
It is.felt that a'lthough a light in its present 14cation is not strictly rec�uired `
beca,use of heavp vehicular cross tra£fic from Ce�ar Street, it performs the excellent
• service of slo!�ving down ti:afiic or_ I�T. Fort Harrison and �f fords an occasional oppor-
. tunity for the safe crossin� of that thorofare by pedestrians, many oi tivhom are elderly.
However, i't is the opinion of our members, `Ghat the light wou�_d serve the d
ual puxpose
' of assisting vehicular as well �s pedestrian traffic if it were moved to the Engman
Street intersection as to and from this point a great mar�y vthiclEs move laetweer. Sunset
, Drive and N. Fort Harrison,,thus reli.eving the pressure of trd.ffic in the la�ter,
- It is requested that the Commissioners consider moving tliis li h1; as su ested ab e
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iours very truly,
_ �s/ W. A.,S�anton, Pres.
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'GITX C�AutSISSZQN M�ETTNG CITi' COha�IZS�TON M�ETiNG
_ March,3� 1952 : March 3, 1952 :
Febr.uarY 19, 195� _ Febr�uar 20 l 2
C�t,� of Clearwater Y , 95
_ y y ers Clearwatex, Floricla _
� Cit�hofHClearwateB:oard of Cit Commiss�.on ; ,
. Re: Propo:sed re-paving and d�aining P�pay� . _
Gentl.eitien: and North Gul.fvi,ew aoulevard area. Gentleraen.
I-represent m dau hter J. L, tiVilder" Thacker owner f L This will confirm m c - .,. _ .
Y g ,. , o ots 27 and 2$, y onversats:on wit.h tlae City En ineer and �he
� , and herei,oiore wi�h other C' •• g Mayor,yesterday„
Clearwater Beach Park and iny wife as Trustee �'or my daughter, Willie Ouid� 0 Neal, _ ity o�t'a,czals, to the followin effec •
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owner of I,ot 26 and the Sou�ll half of 25 and Fursuant to notice from ypur auditor and , , .
cleik ap eared befnre ow^ Board last ni ht in their e ' �7-) That if �the �, -
. '_-_ P Y' f; b half, �specially ,for Mrs. t a.ty desires to open up Ewin A�enue- I a : .-'
`'' Thacker and rotes�ed a ai:nst tne r.ec s se • . ,-' feet (101 on e c g , m agreeable to ;iving ten
, P g p o� t a t up espec�ally, 1 a h side thereof as to any lands owned b�
Coachman'Trusts ' � ••• T�ne Goachman Estat�s, The
1'. A. The pxoposed pavin� oi Papa3ra S�reet as mislocated instead of put�ing ' or sn wh�,ch I zndiva:duall rna h va • -
wi11 Si nif resentlt ' y y� �n in�erest, provided the City
it a� the �orrect location and in that connection �ecited the f acts con- ,� Y P f its need �or Ewin� Avenue • •
� • • • - ' and will o en it - , •�, : �'or its wzd�h to be fiity feet {50i )
' cerning Mrs. Tliacker s agreement with the City, tlze orlg�nal of wlzich I . P up 1.o Fark Strest and �f a • '
, , , , nd when paved, sidewalked and uttered
exhibited at tlie hearing last ni;ht and gave the citation of the record on �Z7- not charge �the cast of im ravements • � '
it as Deed Record 11$q, page 405, recorded August 17,'1qL�$. I�e entered.
the clona�tion. p against 'the abut�ing p� operty-owners making
into this compromise agreement with the view to preservin; peace and avoid- .
ing 1iti�ation and still rptectin our future ri hts. • r- The Coachman �st�,tes `•
P � g Under tkze City s o , and T individually have sold off all that part of B1ock 'f q'T
present proposed gerformance, the City will be im�roving �'�paya at the wron f �oachman Heights lying south of Pieree Street ' - -
^ r g si nif -- I wi11 but -- if the City v�ill promptly so
location and assessin; IN P�1RT THE i.Hf1RGES ArxATnST THE REAL STREET ITSEI,F � Y , malte application t� the urcha sers t '' •
for the wi�.enin oi Ewin� p o similarly give ten feet (10' ) �,
AT 2HE I�ROFER LOC�TION. 'This is obvious laecause �k��e notice shows a praposed g � Street along the east side of that art rr rT '
� p of Black A purchased.
assessment against t�a parcel of land 25 feet wide runnin,� South of and , 2 . ,
parallel to tk�e Bouth side' of P�paya Street from Mandala 9venu� to Gulf �) That, if' the Gity fincis it advanta eous t
oi �dexico" will be c' P a =' y •• • Avenue and Gree • . g o close Haven $treet bebVreen Prospect
nar�ed: Such arranoement tiYolates the spirit, if not , nwood, neither the interests wrhich I represent nor I' •
ti�n thereto, but tivill cooperate with the Git • f �-�l offer ob�ec-
the letter of the compr�mise agreement by which Pa��ya from Gulfview y, urther, if the Cit will siffnii i`
desire to close Hatren Street a� this time I will make ' ' Y " y�s
Boulevard �uest to the Gulf oi Nlesico should be maintainPd a,� 2 parlc, not as , application to the urchase
a street, a:�d Pursuant to said agreement, it has con�inuausl from �he dat� of `the south part of Block �TAi� above-mentioned t , p rs'
Y � o consent to the closing o,. HavEn
: �hexeof been so rtiaintained by the City and should continue so to be. �treet and attempt to secure their cooperation.
B. We further protest the tise of the curb on Papaya nierely on the South ( 3) I have discussed with the t�ayor Cit ��iana er ` `
expressed desxre to widen Gree w ' y � and City EngineEr the Mayor�s
side instead o�' bo�h sides, The proposed pavin�; with she11 with only one . , n ood 9venue:and my vrillingness on bahalf of
interests (which I re resent _ these
, inch coatin� is next to notk�inP i-,athout a curb. Any person �vha obserVes , , � ) to cooperate. Since tne iast conferEnce ��`t �
NTan2ger, City Engineer, City Attorne i 1� the CLt�r
tne streets of sim�lar construction distiibuted over our own City, without , . y and Surveyor Leo Butler, I understand that
curbs, n�tices how quickly they bxealc do�vn on thE borde.rs, which, of c�urse Greenwond Avenue is platted six�,y feet (601 } v�ide alon the e
cvi11 hap�en faster in this case bacause of the e�raoz dinaril heav traffie Heights, xid t'hat is suf�iciently Uride for the Cit � ast boundary of Coachman
Y Y y purFoses; that the h��tleneck
on this sec�ian of F�paya. exists immed�,�tely north of Coachman Heights and sr�uth of Fark �treet and tk�at there
is no further d,esire oz� behalf of the City ior donatio�s of land, for�widenin
2.; T17e «�axkf� portzon of Fapaya .(that is immediately South of Lot 2$) is under Greenwood tivenue, �'rem tlle qwners in Go�chmar� Hez�hts. �
this setu.p aF�arently charge�ble t�.th gar� of �h2 costs as t�abutting propertyt� if .
it be continued as a p�rk and if it be not continued as a park Uhan the spirit, if 7f I am incorrect in this statement, wontt yo;z please advise me r ?
p omptly,
r_ot the letter of our contract wi�h the �ity is again violated. Th� obli,�ation .
of the contract is impaired. It seems to me that the Gity alre�dy in a mess on (4) The reason for my request that the City act rom tl ir� all r '
� P Y o� the above three (3)
this and is gettin; in deeper. The way out is to put that sGreet in the matters is that jny dut�es as exeeutors of tl�e E. H. and Mae S. Go c '
proper to liquidate, and I am therefore tr i Q � a hman Estates are
locatioa and then pave it well an both sidej and if the dr�ina�e-problem as y n� to ..ell off the properties which ma
�• by those �states. I-�herefore • -� y b� owned
suo;ested by the en�ineer,,makes the c��rb imPracticable on that szde, then use ... can cooperate ia�th tY�e Ci� onlv so 1� '
I-- iridavidually or as fiduciarv for those Es't te y � on� as the interests
s�:ne type of pavin� that will better s�and the strain without curb. from which the Gity ma desire a�c nt ` a s and Trusts -- own anv gro�ertiEs
Y o rzbution.
3. �ever�l ; eaz�s 2,�0 �_Lnci�r the noble Z�I.P, A. pro jects the City, against our , �t
will and aver our protest, �ut �n those old �roiris on each side of our ro erties (5) I hope �i�at the possessory plat'� ma- b� com,leted at a e
p p Y �` n arly :iate and all
_ and c�eated a swirl there in the currents wnich robbed us of the fxont o� r unce-rtainties of titles, possessions and locations beti,�ee
ou n Fark 3treet on the north,
lots and necessita�ted our Chestnut on the sautli, Praspect Avenue on'the west d � o
�utting in a sea.wall to pratect �that is left. This • an ,�reenwood on the ,,ast ma be
seaw�ll is jus� 75 f�et from the t�ast ro ert line f � quaekly eliminated before T am discharQed as Exe �
. P P y o the lots and still we are Lstates • ,,d _ cu�ors of the E. H, ar_d Mae S. Coachman
ass:essed «DRAInAi�Ei� on an �rea basis not of 75' feet but l00 feet. Of course • I shnuld like to do all tha� my posztlon as fiduciar will e '
out all of the obligations �o an ersons wh a Y F rmit ta carry
this drainage oan avail our sea�vard 25 feet r_othin� unless we drain the entire ,- Y.P o bou�ht from them. tTy uncle died on
Gulf of Tieacico'.- This mathod of 2ssessing bene,fits seems to me to this ex�ent February 6, 191a:9, and his estate is ne�ring ats close.
ridiculous, I�ositively illegal, �i�'irmatively un�ust and inexcus�bly silly. 6 . . .
RespectfulZy submitted, �) I tl7ere,fore +rrould like bo say, and do say, at this tim2, that I have felt I
have receiued very courteous attent�qn_irom all of you and that the Cit sh ws '--
- �s� Guss'Wilder, Attorney for saa.d Qtimers. evidence of • Y o viaual
your construative and FroPresszve handling af its affairs.
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February 20, 1952 HLC;eh s/ H. Lane Coachman
To ths Honorable Board of City Cotnmissi,oners CC. to: City Manager, Citv En�ineer, ,
Clearwater, Florida, The i��ayor
RE: Proposed re-paving and draining Papaya
Gen�lemen: and �3oith Gulfviev�r Boulevard area; _ ,
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My good .�riend and island neighbor, Joe Farrino, wan-�s the pines oz� the.p�rkags
, cut alon„ the boulevard because he s�ys L•hat when we pu� in th,e curb �nd paving t3�ose • February 19, �9,52
pine roots �rrill c�ntinue to r�ise the curbzng, break the st'reet, as well as continue City'Commissioners
a sewer nuis�nce. Your engineer concurs in this view. Of course, that is true. �i�Jr Hall
I set the oldest c�f those �ress myself, personally, many years a�o and m childien City
and grandchildren atill en'o them and I r, y
� Y preier to keep them but I don t t�ant to hold Gentlemen:
ou't against my �aod nei�hbor and progress,
Sc, this wil]. be your authority as inc;ident to the improv'ement to r emove the ines f � - • - • .
on tr�z parkage East o? the ro ert Iines of L ' p We are desixous of buzldin a new sho . It � • •
Y- �, y-seven Twent --s�x . � 11 be moderate in every res ect z�ith
P P y ots Twent ez ht Twen� , y' structure of aUout iift feet b* � F ' �
arid the South half �f Tvrenttz-�ive oi Cle�rwater Beach Fark our ,ti Y S one hundred feet and �t a cost of a roximatel
, properties, provided PI� y
the s�me be done without any specific or e�tra char�e a ainst these •+r25,C00.00.
is 'ust in as a�rt of the `' P properties. Tha�
P project covered by the general �ssessments. We have been informed that the cit owns tlae ro e
� J go Y p g rty at the Southeast corner of
Nor�;h Greenwood at Seminole Street. Dimersions, one-hundred fifty feet on Green*Nood
Very truly yours, ' and two-hundred thiity " � , .. ,
feet on Seminole and can be had for j�2300.Q0 pxoviding an
%s� �uss Ttitilder industrial'buildin� or .factory is Uuilt .on the property.
If i�his is so, we l��r�by make Off�z' of �2300.00 for this property.
May w� hear �rom you?
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, _ Very truly yours, ;
' L.AME � 5 Fi�RGE MTD '�RNAI�SE➢`TAL IROIk GTORICS _ ,
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CTTY CQ4�"�2I5SION P�RLET�N('s CITi` COI�TUiIT�;�IQN T�ETING
March
3, 1952
March 3, 1g52 ' _
Februzry 1$, 1952 (Continued) -
Mr, Francis yliddleton, City Manager .
Ci,ty of Clearwater _ Please understand that I m' � ,
a vaitl� �the Gommissioners in whatever they do and
Clearwater, Florida only v,tisl� to present the matter as it looks to me and is 'ust m ..
� � y personal opinion.
De,ar Mr. i�liddleton: _ fullylawarenof�the�aondition�ashTwa.n the various locat�ons'hut I know you are as
This is to sup�lement my letter to you of January 29, 1�52, re ardin a re uestsd %�� Ora S. Hart
� g � 60g Gourt Str�et Clearwater
..�'' ` adjustment of mp compensation as special city auditor: �
` As indicated in that l,etter, there is a relationship,betvreen the total amoun't of` -------------------
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the City s expenditures for anp �iven year and the amount of time required, and there- `-'' "'----------------'
fore the yalue of the services,'#'or the per�ormance of' an audit of the financial P�TIT�ON
transact:ions of the same year. Because of the variation in the City's to�a7. expendi-
' tures fxam year to year, w�,th a resulting variation in ths required audit �a,me, it has �1e, �he'undersimned et'ti • •. .
, „ d p x onexs -(landowners and tenants) etitlon :�is
�aeen su;,�ested that instead of the accountant and the coxnmission pxedetermin�.n the ��Iayor and the Ci� G ' � ��' , Honor, the
,y g„ , y omm2ssiQners of the Caty of Clearwater '
audiL fea in a fi�ed amount at ini:ervals of several ears i� c�rould be more e uitabl.e extendin fr ' T - . to limi� Jones St.
Y � q g om Ie. Ft. H�rrison to r,. Garden, to Easthour.d Tr ' - '
�o both par�ies �o establish an automatic limitation on �he amount of the annual audit por�ion of Jones �t _ affic only, mak�.ng said
. One U7ay,
fee based upon a percentage of the total expendi�ures, with the City l�7anager authorized - - ,
to approve audit �ees wi�hin and up to such limitation ;:abj�ct to tl�e t4s� of r�eason- This re uest is made a � � • . '
ableness- as determined by him: � duced a�ver re bec,use, the trafiic congestion on_ �1?is narrow stre`et has �ro-
, .,Y al, and ever present, hazard to the many small children livi a"
The pxocedure which has b:een su,,ested as outlined above would precl�zde the this vicinity,, no in
necessity of �lze Gi�y Commission .frec�uently reviewing, the tertns of compensation for tlze '
cit audit en a ement and would obviate the hardshi t the cc ` ^ ' T ' • - •
y g g p o �t ountant iesulta.ng from he trai'fic conges�zon �s caused ma�nl b ttvo a •
a redetermined audit fee for audit seruices rendered more ex�enszve than o te efits i t � + 3' 3` �Fermarket parkinA lots that have:
R f. _ c n mplated n.o Jone., St. Tnat, plus the �'act that is zs almost impossible to en'-e T
as the rzsult o_. �,ncreas�d expenditures. Ft. Harr�:son from Jones St., causes a minor �Lra '- � , � r�..
In keeping with this sugg�stion, this is 'bo advise you that I shoulcl consider week, -ff1C 7am during the ma�ority oi the
one-half of one pzr cent of the city�s tota� exgenditures of every descxiFtian for a
fiscal �ear, e:ccluding principal and interest pagments on aIl bonds, ievenue cert�fi- Paricinb zs n_ow allowed on tiie s ' •- •.
cates 'and other Git abli ations as beina a fair and e uitable basis f r t e e - la.l�e ver ' outh side of Jr�nes St. This Ys a przvileoe ��*e would
Y � , o q . o h d ter y much to retain, as it is the on�y parking spac,e we �etitioners have.
mination of reasanable compensatior� for the audit services in an amount which would
be no �reater and ra�raUl less than revailin; accounting rates of certified Th�nking you most heartzl.y, we reznain,
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accountants, _
Xours very truly, Sinccrely yaurs,
�s% H. M. Turnbw^ke
HTsT:ef Certified Fublic Aacountant . Signed by twenty-two persons
The Gommissioners February 15th, 1q52 F�ETITI�I�
�ity of Clearwater , Fionorable $oard of County Com;nissioners
Clearwater, Florida Honorable i�iembers of City Cammission of
Gentleman: Clear.w2ter, Florida ,
The undersi�ned taxpayers respectfull ra for the " -
:At a meetina of THE SKY�R�,�T CIVIC �:�S�CIATTON h�ld e , � _ ,, S P 1' paving, at public ex ense
F bruary'llth, the �ecretary of. ounty Road 34 extendin� �outh iram Drew Street to Druid R a' *Fi a � '
was instructed to �orward to ,you the following resolu�iozl, this road should be aved and a' d o d. .,e sug�est �Chat
Resolved: The S crest Civic Association ur�entl i e e t ' c ' a r p , P z for by C�u�ty and Gi.t;� in the s�ane _manner as
�Y, a y qu s s that you speedily onnectin„ Coun�} Road �,o.: 31�, This road, when ro�erl aved �rii •
coznplete negotiations 4aith the TelAphor_e Go. , for a franchise 1n order that the in�ress to the nro ose C •�.� p - y p � 1 afford'Fub12c
residents of Sk erzst m e ' • ' • � � . . F +� ounty Hi�n Schoal l�cated between Gulf to-Bav 3oulevard
.y y , ay r cea.ve adeq_uate telephone service as soon as �ossible. and Druid Road, from aTl poxnts North of prew Street. ' p -'
to the Aorth It is an ou.t1„t for tr�ffic
The s2�,uai,�un in Skycrest in regard to telephone service zs one whzch is rausing of �rew Street. It is a • t
n uutlet far traffic to the I�orth from �lEarwater
a hardship to many of its residents. There are over ninety �.pplicatic,ns on file at connectin� dirEctl vii'th the ew H'Q ' •� • .
Y n i�hway I�o. 19. I� i.- the first avenue rur.nin�
' : this �ime. . I�Torth across Gulf-to-Bay fioulevard as you procaed'easterly beyond Hi�hland avenue,
, Respectful:ly,
' Such a hiohway conti,guous to the new �roposed hi�h school �oc,ation is irarerative�
/s/ Dorobhg E. Kro�p needed to take c�re of traffic vrhich t�rill come about by virtue of hi�h school a�ti�- y
Secretary The Skycresb Civic Association ities.
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g o�' way Ys iin.�,ediately atrailable between Dru� d Road and Drew Street
without expense and has already been ;raded and �artially shelled at considerable
Februarq 2$, 1952 eost to �r•operty owners. East of Highland Avenue there is no o�he __
, Y o ���ecting lznk be�ween Drew 5tr�et and Gulf-t - r adequate con
F. C, i��iddleton Cit i�fanaPer � . o Pay Boulevard and the new Route No. 19,
From d. H. Anderson, Secxy. �onina Board
Respectfully submi�tted� _
Subject: Reques`t of Joseph H. Roberts and Ralph J.: Goats _
At a s ecial rtieetin of the Zoning B�ard hsld Sioned "oy Ei�hteen �ersons
P g Tuesday, Fel�ruary 26th, 1g51, at t;,s 3p
P.N1, a raation was made and carried that t'he xec�uest of Joseph H, Roberts and Ral h ----------------------------------------�__________
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J. Coats �Co er�ct a service statipn on Lots 16 t;o 23, Block 1, Brookwood Terr�ce �
Subdisrision, ' 'orner of Cleveland St, and Zady Mary Drive) be granted. ii'tarch 3rd 1 2
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The Board recomme ds Mr. �'rancis Tfi��dleton, City 2�anagNr
CN.E. �
- ,n that a.f ahave the ground tanks are �Go be used, they meet with Czty of Clearwater, Florida
the reauirements of' local ancl state fire regulations.
� Dear wir. i�iiddleton:
T have bsen informed ttliat tlae citzzens of the Sky Grest Subdivision ro rt
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� �� o+rrners near the new hi�;h school site, are appearing befare the Cit of G1ea�water
Gentlemen oi the Go;nmission: �nd bhe Count Gonm�issi e '' �
I�ot being able �n be at the meetin? toni ht I Ut uld e' Y_ on rs with the request tha� Herculas Avenue be aved
fo1lo��ing,
o g, o appr c,iate you readin; the _ way irom Drevr 5treet to Gulf-to-Bay. P all the
;, As a person wha is a ped�s�rian t-aetween Co�.irt ,�t., and Turner St. several t'mes ' .
1 You 4vill not� that the Board passed a Resolution on Februar l t P `�
` every day I wish �o statie that my qbssrvations are that there are ��pr�ximatel 1:�0 • •� • . y 3 h r.,questir_� that
` ears �rrass tne �=de � d . ; = r, �' the County and City �oin in the ' av�.n of Grand t; be
V�a11E �� the A. � P, stor., on �k1e Last sir�e ,f ..� r�1�; t� on�: . p g , o renamed Hercules, �'rom Gulf=
cr . � ' - l , �o-Bay ta Uruid Road: Th'e �oard was 'a tic . . .
ossin� tne s�,dewalk on i;he ��Test side. Also a erson natural� P�es p r ulariy �nterested 2n the pavin of th�s
. P y., on tihe sic.�ie oi' x•oad since it was directl i . .. �
_ th� str•eet wl�ich is nearest his �o�nt of ob 'ective � d s'' y n front of the �roposed one-mi].11on dollar hi h scYi
F J n a�he business section to It has been called to 'r . . � ool.
` ou attent�.on that if Fiercules were o en �.11 the wa
which people UrQuld t�ralk is on tkie West szde or �etween I•tyrtle and psceola i;l�e Uro 1d • . X� y from
` walk on that " e � Y u Gul.;f-to-Bay to Are�r zt would alleviate the handli "' _
ng of tra.ffic i,o and from the school,
ss.d and cut over V�heneve� �os,slble. �h? handlin� of , . .
, �, �rai'iic to,and frqm athletic events and make i
Ti�ere is a v��rn path made b edestrians between M R � t ossible ior eo le '
Y P . uff and Court Strset os� the livin� north o:f the Git t � p p�'
', � V�J�s� side, shotain; vJhere �eo�1e walk. o y o reacli �he schQol by the most dlre'ct rou�e.
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tyalk would ln no wa� enha�ce the value of ;ny �ro�ert xn m astimation and ' .
i most of' the b si e` . . � Y Continued e
u n ss �s on the [�rest side of' the street at the �resent tame and a.nyone
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walking prould have to..cross the road �_o �;et to any of t,hem, '
rt.�..�• ' (Coxitinuzd r�ea�t pa,e)
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The Board considers this a jus� r�equest and �vants you �o know that they join in �the ",
request �o pave frorn Drew Stxeet through to Gulf-to-Bay. , i
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We hope you will consider this fauorably when y�u are contacted by the citizens of ' !
this comtnunity. �
' Very truly your;s,, '
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�s� Floyd T. Christi:an, _
_ lch Superir�tendent of Public Instruc-�ion -
FeUruary 16� �952
Honorable City Commissioners ,
_ Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen r
As Trustc,es of the City of C1Earwater Emp�oyees Pension Fund, you are hereby
no�ified that Forrest T. Q�eal, of the Folice Departm�nt, has b�en dul�,� examined
by:a loc�l �hysician and desi,nated b� him as a'�first class�� risk.
The above empToyee l�eoan his aervice with the City on Au�ust l, 1g51. He Zs
under la.� years oi age and meets the requirements of our Classiiied 5ez�viGe. Tt is
herehy recommended by the l�dvisory Gommittee �..hat he b� accegted in�o membersl:ip.
Qery truly yours,
�ldvisory Committee of the Employees ,
Fension rund.
, fs� Pau� I�ane, Chairman
s Helen Peters
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mh �s� Die� Nelson
, Mr. Franeis Tiiddleton
February 23rd, 1952 ,
City Nunager ' .
Glearwater,:Florida _
pzar N�r, Middleton: _
I?^epresent TTrs. Doro�h�T Ypch who owns a piece of property at the coxner of
Laura and �sceola Streets. I am writin� you regarding the following certificates
of indebtadrless that have been filed as liens a;ainst Mrse Yochis pro�er'ty:
Certificate �o, 17742 in the amount o� x22$.00 � �
Certificate Ido. 17743 ln the �mount o�' �190.00
Gertificate I�o. 17744 in the amount of 190.00
' Certificate no. 17752 in the amount of �595.00.
In behalf of P�irs. �och I hereby offer the sum of �1,000.00 in complete '
settlement of the ab�ve lis'ted certiiicates. I believe you are aware oi r&rs. '
, Yoch�s reasons for asking a small discount on �,he certificates. I�' this offer is
accepted by the City, I wi11 see �hat i�Irs� Yocl� send� you her check promptly for
the sum of �p1, 000.OQ.
, Very truly yQurs, _
' - %s� Ra].ph Richards _
/ Bank of Clearwater ,
RR mv Clearwa�er, Fla.
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