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CITY Cill$1ISSION MEETING
May 5, 1952
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The City Comlnission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, May 5, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. with the followine members present:
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Herbert M. Brown
Wm. E. Crolrm, Jr.
Herbert M. Blanton
Garland D. Lynn
Jack Russell
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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G. T. ly~cClr'tllllna
Chas. ~. Phillips, Jr.
S. Lickton
Ci ty i'1;anHeer
Chief of Folice
City Attorney
Cit,y Enlbineer
The rneetin~ was {~Alled to ord~r by thp. i.'iayor. On a motion by Commissioner
Crown, which ~as s~conded by Comrnjssioner Russell and carried unanimously, the
minutes of the re~ular rnet;!tinc~ of April 21st were approved i n 'cl(~Corelrmce wi th the
copies furnishRd e;'leh rnetrlbor in wrj tinu; :,md their n~adin::; was rlispensed with.
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The memiJf~rS of the Juniclr C0rnmist,j on frolll Clearw8ter Senior High School were
introcluced 'J,nd ~;e~lt(~rJ :3nd thBY <1i scussed a pro}"0:3al to establish a Youth Center
for boys after whieh the members of the City Commission resumed their se'.lts.
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T~A City ~Rna~er rerorted thAt six bids hael been recRived for the constructjon
of a concrete curtI on Pine Str~et and Turner 3treet from Hillcrest Drive to Evergreen
I,venue. The bids were read ;:15 follows:
Cameron-Barkley Co., Tampa
Pennsylvania Compressor Co., Raston, Fa.
Ingersoll-Rand Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Chicago Pneumatic Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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B,207.00
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H. M. Thompson Co., Cle~)rvmter
E. H. Holcornb, Jr., Clearwltljr
Cone Bros. Constructjon Co., Tampa
W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin
faul Giuliani Co., 'J'arpon 0prin~s
Burton-Walker Constr. Co., Flant City
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3,152.50
h,486.25
3,007.00
3,589.00
2,279.50
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Commissioner Lynn moved thHt the bids be referred to the City ?>l::.nF.lger for tabulation
and his reco~nendation be brou~ht b~ck to the City Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously.
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It IrTaS reported by the City r\lana~(3r that five bids were received for the
constr\letion of Court Street extension from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri Avenue.
The bids were read as follows:
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E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater
Cone Bros. Construction Co., Tampa
Campbell Pavine Co., ClearwatEr
Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Sprin~s
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11,099.80
12,933.25
11,185.05
14,950.25
Commissioner Blanton moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabula-
tion and report at the next meetirllT,. I,lotion \^las seconded by Commissioner Russell
~nd carried unanimously.
Regarding the four bids for a Gas Comrressor far the Q~s Plant, the City
Manager stated that it was necessary to plAce the order for the compressor far in
advance and that it \\';"s an item that would come out of next year's Oapital Expendi-
tures and would be discussed with the Commissioners when the budget was under
consideration. The bids were read ~s follows:
Commissioner Russell lfIoved that the bids be referred to the City i-1anager for tabu-
lation and report at the next rneetin~. iv1otion was seconded by Co~nissioner Blanton
and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a letter rro~ the Zonin~ Board recommending that the re~uest
of the Gulf Oil Corporation to build R service station on Lots 6 to 13 inclusive,
Block "B", Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision, be granted. Commissioner Russell objected
to the installation of three 3,000 gallon tanks 8nd said it was his opinion that
the tanks should be limited to 1,000 gallons for each tank. Mr. Polhill speaking
for the Gulf Oil Corporation stated they would be glad to change their plans to
three 2,000 gallon tanks. Commissioner Russell Inoved th~t the request be approved
with three 2,000 gallon tanks. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried
unanimously.
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The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Commission by Mr. Richard M. Collins.
County Supervisor of Registr~tion, stating that his office would be ready to recheck
the eight hundred names which were disourtlified on the petitions of Mr. William
Meyer, as soon as the election of 14ay 6th was over. The Clerk reported that on
April 28th Mr. Meyer presented thirteen additional petitions with the signatures of
289 persons included. These had not yet been checked by the Supervisor of
Registration. At the request of the Mayor, the Clerk read Mr. Collins' letter dated
March 31st which certified the names of 1,703 voters out of the 2,533 on the original
petitions. The City Attorney read the letter from r.tr. Collins dated April 1, 1952;,
which suggested that the disqualified names on the petitions be rechecked after
May6th~ Mr. P. B. Stovin, Alex Williams, Paul Matranga and others addressed the
. .Conunission relative to the names on Captain 14eyer t s petitions which were disqualified
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CITY COr.il.nSSION r-mE'l'ING
May 5, 1952.
by the County Supervisor of He~istration. Captain Carl Wilson re1uested that
Captain Meyer be put on the SRme basis as the other commercial boats. Commissioner
Blanton addressed the C01!lmis~3ion '31.v1.ng a resume of the actions taken by the
COlllmission at its different meetings relative to the use of t'he dock by the "Sea
Fever". He stated that the "Clearwater Sun" had incorrectly reported some of the
'actions and a freat deal of unjust criticism had been directed at the Commission.
Commissioner R~ssell moved as fol10\'/s: "1 move that the Commission give it's con-
sent to reconsider the use of the City Dock in front of the auditorium. I move as
follows: 'Whereas the prorosed developl11fmt of the watHrfront property in front of
the auditorium will be i'tt i'ttl indafir! i.te tilne in the future, and, whereas it is the
exrressed intention of the Commission to allocrlte 1/3 of the proposed dockinp;
fi1cilities '(men develor-ed to commerci;~l nockin~ T'urroses, I therefore move that the
CJty ~~na~er Rnd City Attorney be instructed to rent on a month to month basis, the
dockinp; space at the CLty Dock Cor \~of(u;\f~rciRl use by open rarty bOAts, with the
specific provi sion tlv'It ~:uch nO:lts must b... removed from the dock upon 72 hours
wr'itt(~n notice th;jt the develorment of such dockin',,: ;lre::l is t.o be stArted. All
instt~uct~ions and I'u11ill'.~s of the COl.llfd.s~.;ion to the contrAry !:)re I)(.~reby rescinded.
'J'he City H.t,orr~t::Y 1s instructed to rreJ'L1!'e ~ind J'resent for the eonsideration of the
COlitmission an ordin;~nc8 to e r-fl-lCtW:lt.8 I,hi S !,url'ose, iJnd th;:it the City fl.ttorney be
instr'ucted to secure a dismj~,s.11 of thf} eviction suit 8.?';8inst Captain ':.;m. J. Meyer
now pendin,0; in Civil and Crimin,'j} C<:ltlrt of Hecord." j.:otion VlRS seconded by
Commissioner Crown. Upon th~~ vQte heinf~ t;ib:n, CCllllllic,si.oners Russell, Crown and
Brnwn vot,ed "Aye", COlrlmi ~-;s ion81~s Blnn ton '~nd Lyn n voted "No". Hotion carried.
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The Clerk read a letter from I',he Loni n"'" BOPlrd recolnrnendin!:" that the request of'
;,k. George Butcher to rezone Lots 1 to 5, i~cJusive, Block 2, Overbrook :3ubdivision,
and the renuest of Mr. H. C. Brrlsfield ~nd Mr. E. R. Turner to rezone Lots 1 and 2,
Hesub. of Lots 20, 21, 'ind 2~:, R. H. FRlil~ettls :.Jubdivision from R-2 to Business
zoninrl' be crri.mted "tnd c11f,o recommenrlir.,r th:.t the m.'1t.ter be T,11acect on the next
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referendum ballot. Cf)r;1missioner HI;:] nton ([Jnved th,~t the recor.imo2ndati on of the
Zonin~ BO:.ird be rollowed HT1rl thnt PH'~ Gity i'~r.:~ineer be i.r:structed t.o include it 011
the Zonir:~ ;":"1[1 vd th thp new 1 in,~s to hrin 's j t with i n th.jt zone. j'lotion was seconded
by COlllrnissioner Crown :..jl1d CFlrl"i,ed un:m:bi')usly..
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r':ayor Browl'. re::Jd a lett8l~ from the Civil :jf~rvice BOArd \'/hich accompanied the
annual report to the City Commi. 3sion by the C i vi 1 ,'3ervi Co2 Boa,rct coverir..\~ the period
from Il~rlr(~h 1, 1951, to February 29, 1952. COrlli-:1is.:3ioner Lynn moved th.qt the report
be ace e pted. ;Jloti on vJ::} s seconcterl hy CO:,:illi ssi oner Russe] 1 And c8rried unanimously.
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The Cit.y Attorney read the !'rorosed Ocdi)'J.clI:ce controllinn,: the siz.e of under-
.~round gasoline t.anks. COillini 5si Oller RllS se 11 f'ointed out t.he d.q,n ~er of hAvi ne;
under~round tR.nks as larE;e C1 S 3, (JOG ;~t)llons. He stgt.erl that the other owners of
bulk plants in Cl.;.larwater vlere in [.'1vor of t.hi s ordin;mc:e, and that those out-of-town
companies ~10 distribute from tank trucks are payin~ no ~istributor's tax in
Clear\Jr:,ter. The City ;\ttorney's opinion was th.-1.t the City cannot re'1uire a license
fee unless all parts of thf~ t-,r.:lr.s8cti.0n :::trl.; comr1eted in Cle8r"v,gter, that is that
the ~oods be delivered and payment he made within the city. Commi~sioner BlAnton
moved ,'.hat this Ordj n,'mce be r'~5sed 0n Ull~ first readin;-;. j.1otion vlRS seconded by
COI.lrui ssionnr Lynn And c9rried un;.mil'lously.
Cammi ssioner Lynn moved that Orrii na,nc e ;/619 re p;C:1rdina; underr;round storage of'
petroleum products be considered for pAssage by title only on the second re~din8.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner BIRnton ~nd c~rrjed unRnimously. The City
Attorney read the Ordindrtce by title only. Commissioner Lynn moved the passAo;e of'
the Ordinance on the second readina; by title only. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Blanton and carrj €~cl unanhiously.
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The City A~torney reported thpt the Ordin8nce estAblishin~ the maximum speed
limits in waters adjacent to public docks had not ueen prepared as he wished to
know the policy of the Corunission before drafting the OrdjnAnce. Discussion brought
out the f Act that the only control of spee(iir~g in the harbor at present is exercised
by the U.S. Coast Guard. It w~s sus~ested by ~ayor Brown that the Harbormaster, the
City Manager and the City Attorney be p.uthorized to decide what the speed limit
should be and where the speed limit si~ns should be placed with the understanding
that these are to be warning sia;ns only at the present time. By consent of the
Commission, it was decided that this should be done and that the City Attorney
should proceed to draft the Ordinance to rresent to the Commission.
Commissioner Cro'~n su~~ested and, by consent of the other Commission members,
it was agreed that the City M~na~er be quthorized to provide additional docking
facili ties for other commercial boats as requested at the I','lunicipal Dock.
The City Attorney Advised the Commission that the Carpenters' Union had applied
to the Building Departlnent for a permit to erect a huilding on the property in
Tract nnn, New Country Club, which had been purchased from the City, and had been
advised by the City Building Inspector that a hO foot set-back would be required.
They did not object to a 40 foot set-back but wanted to be assured that any other
prospective builders would have to comply with the same requirement. It WRS the
opinion of the City Attorney t.hat the simr,lest and most effecti ve ,.ray of disposing
of the matter would be for the City, in cooperation with other property owners within
the tract, to prepare a plat of the area and file the same of record. Commissioner
Blanton moved that the Commission authorize the Engineer and the City Attorney to
prepare this plat of this particular property under discussion for recording.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. OJ
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CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING
May 5, 1952
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Regarding the proposed changes in the Chamber of Commerce sign on the north-
west corner of Gulf-to-Bay and U.S. 19, Commissioner Blanton presented a model of
sign to be used in this location. Commissioner Crown moved that the model sign as
presented by Mr. Blanton be forwarded to the Chamber or Commerce with the recommen-
dation that a similar sign oe installed to replace the present sign at Gulr-to-Bay
Boulevard and U.S. 19. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried
unanimously.
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The Tax Settlement Committee recommended that the tax settlement offer made by
Mr. S. I. Francis of $75.00 per lot on Lots 8, 9, 12, 13, Block 2, Pinecrest, and
the orfer of ~200.00 by Mr. O. W. Clayton on Lot 13, Carolina Terrace Annex, be
accepted. Comrnis sioner Blanton moved th8.t the offers of r<1r. S. I. FrAnci sand Mr.
O. ~/. Clayton for settlement of delin'luent taxes be accepted. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously.
There being no rurther business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:08 P.M.
ATTEST:
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CITY COrPu~I3SION MEETING
May 5, 1952
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Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn
Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
May 3, 1952
Gentlemen:
The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday night, May 5,
1952, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be held for
the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda.
Sincerely yours,
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/s/ F. C. Middleton
City f.1~nAger
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Agenda - Re~ular Meeting of City Commission
May 5, 1952 - 7:30 p.m. - City Hall
Audi.torium
1. Approving minutes of regular meetine of April 21, 1952.
2. Seating the Junior City Commission. (Visit from High School Group).
3. Openin~ of Bids:
A. Construction of concrete curb on Pine Street Rnd Turner Street from
Hillcrest Drive to Evergreen Avenue.
B. Construction of Court Street extension from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri
Avenue.
C. For the purchase of a G8S Compressor for the Gas Plant.
4. RecommendAtions from the Zoning Board:
A. Request from Gulf Oil Corporation to construct a Filling Station at 1261
Cleveland Street. (Lots 6 through 13 inclusive, Block B, Hibiscus
Garden Subdivision).
B. Request from George Butcher, H. C. Rrasfield and E. R. Turner to rezone
Lots 1 through 5 inclusive, Block 2, Overbrook Subdivision, Lots 1 and
2 (resub of Lots 20, 21 and 22), R. H. Padgett Subdivision.
C. Request from Frank J. ;',luscarella Jr. to build a launderit on S. Greenwood
Avenue near Minor's Garage (at present property unzoned).
5. Annual report from Civil Service Bosrd. (Secretary Civil Service Bd.)
6. COHunission's consideration:
A. Proposed City Ordinance controlling size of under~round eas tanks (City
Nanager)
B. Proposed change in Sign Ordinance, Section 3. (City Manager).
C. Consideration of Ordinance establishing maximum speed limits in waters
adjacent to public docks. (Harbormaster).
D. Resolution coverine nssessments for Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and
and paving improvements on Court and Chestnut Street extensions
between Myrtle and Greenwood Avenue. (City En~ineer and Finance Director)
E. For settlement from f'.lr. S. 1. Francis on property purchased from the City
of Clearwater. (A copy of request sent in detail to Mayor Brown and
Commissioner Blanton).
F. Of contract VQth Alabama By-Products Corp. covering the purchase of coke
at the Gas Plant for the ensuing year.
G. Proposed changes in the ChAmber of Commerce sign at Gulf-to-Bay and U.S. 19.
H. Request presented by i~arshall and Rives, Attorneys for Mrs. Tyner with
reference to ;J. five year lease uron the property now known as the
Golf Inn, Clearwater Beach.
I. Additional petition presented by j,1r. '.^lil1iam J. j'leyer.
7. Committee Reports:
A. Proposal from l~r. Clark to purchase City owned property at southeast
corner of Greenwood Avenue and Seminole Street. (Copy of proposal sent
to !Jiayor Brown and Commissi oner Blanton).
B. With reference to acquirin~ property on Pierce 3treet at City Auditorium.
S. Any items not on the agenda Vlill be considered vii th the consent of the Commission
Adjournment
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May 1, 1952
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: o. H. Anderson, Sec'y., Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Gulf Oil Corporation
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Bo~rd held Tuesday evening, April 29th, 1952,
a motion was made and carried that the request of the Gulf Oil Corporation to build
a service station on Lots 6 to 13 incl., Block "B", Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision
(1261 Cleveland St.), be granted.
The Board feels that the erection of a service station in this area is in keeping
with the present business zoning.
NOTE: Attached herewith is a copy of their request and a complete set of plans with
plot plan and survey. If this request meets with the approval of the City Commission
will you please see that the plans and survey are returned to me so I will be able to
(:'" i.ssue them a building permit from this plan.
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CITY CO~~IBSION MEETING
May 5, 1952
May 5, 1952
Honorable Herbert Brown, Iv1ayor
Honorable City Commissioners
Gentlemen:
In line with the policy of the Registrrltion Office of service to the people of
Pinellas County, I wish to say that this office will be ready directly after
the election to re-check the eight hundred names which we dis-qualified on the
petitions of Mr. Bill Meyers. I further state that we will also be able to give
the City a complete number of the re~istered voters within the City limits.
If this meets with your approvnl ;\r,d that of IfJr. r~leyers, would you please so notify
me directly after the May 6th Primary.
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/s/ Richard M. Collins
~upervisor of Registration
Pinellas County, Florida
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Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y., Zonin~ Board
Subject: Refluest of George Butcher, H. C. Brasfield and E. R. Turner
At the regular meeting of the Zoning BOdrd held Tuesday evening, April 29th, 1952,
a motion vJaS made and carried that the reljuest of George Butcher to rezone Lots
1,2,3,4 & 5, Block 2, Overbrook Subdivision and the request of H. C. Brasfield and
E. R. Turner to rezone Lots I and 2, (Resub of Lots 20, 21, & 22), R. H. Padgetts
Subdivision from R-2 zoning to Busi~ess zonine, be granted.
The Board approves the request of ~ir. Butcher, Brasfield and Turner and recommend
that it be placed on the next referendum ballot.
Attached herewith is the copy of !v1r. Butcher, !fIT. Brasfield and I>1r. Turner's requests.
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CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Honorable Mayor-Commissioner
Herbert Blanton
William E. Crown, Jr.
Garland D. Lynn
Jack Russell
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Herbert M. Brown
Commissioner
CO!11missioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing the Civil Service Act,
Section 1.., (a) sub-section 5, which reads as follows:
"The Civil Service Board shall make an Annual Report to the City Commission,"
we are submitting herewith the Annual Rerort on the operations in the Civil Service
Office for the period beginning March 1, 1951 and ending February 29, 1952.
Realizing that our Rules and Regulations are the guide by which the methods and
policies are established for the impartial and effective administration of the Civil
Service Act, we have tried to impress the citizens of Clearwater with the fact that
all City employment is open to competitive examination.
In doing this we have utilized modern methods of recruitment, contacting the
Florida State Employment Office and other employment agencies in Clearwater, as
well as referring to our own files of eligible lists, setting forth and showing
opportunities offered in the City government to those qualified. We certainly wish
to express our appreciation to the City Officials and Department Heads for their
contribution to the successful administration of Civil Service procedure, and to
the Clearwater Sun for their cooperation in giving us space for news items.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Henry M. George
/s/ Harry D. Sargent
Chairman
/s/ Reade Tilley
/s/ Ruth E. Brown
Secretary
/s/ Glenn Allen
/s/ Newton Barlow
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May 5, 1g52
The City Oommission of the C�.ty of Clearwater met in re�ular session at City
H�11, I�Ionday, P��tay 5, 1952, at 7:30 P.�, with the followin� members present:
Herbert T�I. I3rown
VJm. E, Crown, Jr.
Herber� N1. Blanton
Garland D. Lynn
J�ck Russell
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
G. T. 1�icClamma
Chas. T�I. Fhillips,
S. Lickton
T�Iayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
CommissiGner
Commiss�,oner
Commissioner
' City T4anager
Chief of Police
Jr. City .�ttorney
City En�ineer
The meeLin� was called to order by the I�iayor. �Jn a motion by Gn�funissioner
Crown, which uras seconcied by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, the
minutes �f the regular meetin4 of April 21st were a�proved in accordance with the
copies furnisl7ed each member in vrritin; and their readin� was dispensed v�rith.
The members oi' the Junior Gommission from Clearv,rater Senior High Schpol were
introd.uced and se�ted and they c�iscussed a prorosal to establish a Youtn Center
for t�oys after whiclz the members o#' the City Commission resumer� their seats.
The City ;�,ana;er reported that six bids had been received for the construction
of a concrete curb on Pine Street and Turner �treet from Hillcrest Drive to EJer;reen
Avenue. The bids were read as follows;
R, iVt. Thompson Co., Cleart,�ater N3,322.25
E, H. Holcoinr, Jr., Clearwater 3�152,�p
Cone Bros. Gonstruction C�., Tampa 4 L�,�S6.25
?^.'. H. krmston Co., Dunedin 3,OQ7.OG
Faul Giuliar.i Go., Tarpon �prin?;s 3,5�9.00
burton T�Jalker Constr. Co,, F'lant City 2,270,50
Commissioner Lynn moved that the bids be referred to the City i�ianager for tabulation
and his recommendation be orou;ht back tc tY�e City Commission. i+rotion was seconded
by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City P�ianager that five bids were received for the
canstruction of Court Street extension from Jreenwood Avenue to DZissouri avenue.
The bids were read as follows:
U7. H. Armston Co. , Dunedin ;�11, �,$3 , b5
E, H. Holcomb, Jr., ClearN�ater 11,099.$0
Cone Bros. Construction Co., Tampa 12,g33•25
CampUell �avin; Co., Clearwater 11,1$5.05
Paul Giuliani Ca., Tarpon Springs 1�.,950•25
Gommissioner Blanton moved that the bids be referred to the City :�fanager for tabula-
tioii and report at the nekt meetin;. Iiotion t�ras seconded by Goiamissioner Russell
and carried unani;nuuslva
Regarding the four bids for a Gas Compressor f�r t11e :�as F1ant, the C=_ty
Iianager stated that it vras necessary to place the order for the compressor far in
advance and that it �vas an i.tem th.at would come out of next y2arTs Qapital Expendi-
tures and would re discussed with the Commissioi�ers when the budget tivas under
consideration, The bids were read as fc.�lo�vs:
Cameron-T�arkley Co., Tam�a "�,°�7,574.09
Pennsylvania Compressor Co., �aston, F3, 7,�.11.00
In�ersoll-Rand Qo., Birminghar.i, A1�.. 7,704.OG
Ghicago Pneumata.c Co., atlanta, Ga. $,207.00
Commissioner Russell moyed that the bids be reierred to the City �;anager for taUu-
lation and report at the next meetin�. i�iotion was seconded b,� Commissioner Blanton
and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a letter f'ror�� the Zoninr� Board recommendin� that the sequeat
oi the Gulf Oil Corporation to build a service station on Lots 6 to 13 inclusive,
B1ock «Bf�, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision, be „ranted. Commissioner Russell. objected
to the installation of L-hree 3,Op0 ;allon tanks and said it was his opinion that
the tanks shaul��i be limited �0 1,000 �allons for each tank. Mr. Polh�ll speaking
for the Gulf Oil Corporation stated they would be �lad to change their plans to
three 2,000 gal.lon tanks. Commissioner Russell moved t�at the re�uest be approved
with i;hree 2,000 ;allon tanks. Motion tivas seconded by Coznmissioner Crown and carried
unanimously.
The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Commission by Dlr. Richard M. Collins,
County Su�ervisor of Registration, statin� that his of�'ice would be ready to recheck
the eia;ht hundred names which were disaualified on the petitions of Mr. Z��illiam
Meyer, as soon as the election of I�Iay 6th was over. The Clerk reported that on
April 2$L-h T�ir. P�Ieyer presented thirtsen additional petitions with the si�natures of
2$9 persons included. These had n�t yet �een checked by the Supervisor of
Re,istration. At the renUest of the NTayor, the Clerlc read Pdr. Collins' letter dated
i7arch 31s� which certified the names of 1,703 voters out of the 2,533 on ihe ori,gir.al
petitions. The City k�torne� read the letter from i��r. Collins dated Apxil l, 1952,
which sLt��ested that the ciisqua.lified names on the petitions be rechecked after
l�iay bth. I�Ir. P. B. 5tovin, Alex Vdilliams, �'�ul I�atrang� and others addressed the
Comnlission relative to the names on Captain P�Ieyerts pet:itions which were disqualified
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rITY CO,�a;TSSI�N MEETIIdG
May 5, 1�52.
by the County Superviso.r of ke;istration. Captaan Carl GVilson reques�ed that
Captain M�yer be put on �he sani� basis as �he other commercial boats. Cpmmissioner
Blanton ad�x�essed the Cornmissi�,i givin� a resume of �he aci;ions taken t�y the
Commissian at its different mee�ings rela�ive to tlie use of the dock by the T1Sea
Fevert�. He stated that the �+Clear��rater Sun't had incorrectly re�orted �ome of the
actions and a;reat dea7. of unjust criticism had been direc�ed at �lze Commisszon.
Commissioiier Russell moved as follows: 1tI move that the �ommissioi� .give it1s con-
sent to reconsider the use o�' the City Dock in front o.f the auditorium. I move as
follows: 'G+lhereas the proposed development of the waterfront proger�y in front of
the auditorium will b� at an in�efzr.ite time in �he futura, and� whereas it is the
expressed in;entio.n of the Commission to allocate 1/3 of the proposed dackin;
facilities when develo�ed to cammercial �ockin�; �urroses, T therefore move that the
City i�;ana;er and City �tto,rney be instructed �a rer�t on a montlz to mon�h basis, the
dockin� space at the City �ock For cornmercial use iiy o�en party boats, with the
specific provision that such boats must be removed from the dock u�on 72 hours
w?�i�ten notice that the de�elopment of such dockinrr area is to be started. All
instructions and ru�Zin;s o.f tl�e Commission to the contrary are hereby rEscinded.
The City t�ttorney is ins�ructed to prepare and rresent for tYie consideration of the
Commission an ordinanca to effectuate this pur�ose, and �ha� �he City i'�ttorney be
instructed to secure a dismissal of the eviction suit a;ainst Captain ��Tm. J. Meyer
now pendin; in Civil and Criminal Gnl.zrL of Record, tt P�,otion was seconded by
Commissioner Crown. Upon the vote �eing taken, Gommissic�ners Russell, Cro��vn and
Brolun voted rT�1ye«, Corsunissioners Blanton ana Lynn voted "No". �otion carried.
The Clerk re2d a letter from the Zonin+; Board recoinmendin� that the renuest of
i�ir. G�orge Butcher to r�zone Lots 1 to 5, inclusive, Block 2, Overbrook Subdivision,.
and the reouest of n7r. H. C. ��^asfield and RZr. �. R. Turner t� rezone Lots 1 and ?,
Resul�. of Lots 20, 21, and 22, R. H. Fad�ett's 5ubdivision from R-2 to BusineJs
zonin� be �ranted and also recomrnendin� that the mattei be placed on the next
referendum hallot. Cormiissioner Bl�ntor. moved that the rec,or�mendation of the
ZoY�in� Board be followed and that the City Er.Pineer re instructed to include it on
the Zor�ing ,-;ap titi•ith the new linas to hrin� it w�thin that zone, i�iotion was secondecl
by Connnissi oner Crown ancl carried unanimausly. .
T;ayor Brovm read a letter from the Civil 8ervice �aard which accompanied the
annual report to the City Comnission by the Civil Service Board coverin; the period
from ;�.arch l, 1951, to February 29, 1952. Commissior,er Lynn moved that the report
be accep�ed. Pdotion was seconded by Cor„missioner Russell and ca,rried unanimously.
Tl�e City At�ornr:y read t1�e pro�osed Oriiinar_ca controlling the size of under-
ground gasoline tanks. Commissioner Russell �ointed out the danger ot having
under�round tanks as lar�e as 3,v"00 ��llons. He stated that the other owners of
bulk plants in Clearwater were in favor oi i,his ordinar.ce, and i,hat those out-of-town
companies who distribute from tank trucks are payin� no distributor's tax in
Clearrorrter. The City F�i.torne�-�s opinion was that the City cannot renuire a li.cense
fee unless al1 parts of the trar_sactian are completed in Clearivater, that is that
the �oods pe cielivered and payment oe made within the city. Commissioner Bl�r_ton
moved uhat this Ordinance be passed on tne first readin�. Motion v�as seconded by
Coi:;missioner Lynn and carried unani�ously.
Commissione� Lynn moved that �rdinance �619 re�;arcling under�round stora,e oi
petroleum products be considered for passa�e by title anlp on the second reading.
T�;otion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. The Gity
�lutorney read the Ordinance by title orily. Ccrnmissioner Lynn moved the passa�;e of
the Ordinance on the second readinr; by title only. Motion r�ras seconded by
Conunissioner Blanton and carried unanimously.
The City ��torney reported �hat �he Ordinance establishin� the niaximtun speed
limits in waters adJacent to �ublic docks had not been prepared as he wished to
know the policy of the Commission before draftin� the �rdinance. Discussion brought
out the f act that �he only control of speeding in the harbor at present is exercised
by the U.S. Coast Guard. It �vas sua�,ested by riayor Brown tnat the Harbormaster, the
Ci�y i��ianager and the Gity Attorney be authorized to decide what the speed limit
should be and where the speed limit si;r_s should be placed with Ghe understanding
that these �rp to be warnir_; si;ns only at the present time. By consent of the
Commission, it was deciaed T.hat this should be done and that the City Attorney
should proceed to drait the Ordinance to present to the Commission.
Commissioner Crovrn su�gested and, by cor_sent of the pther Commission members,
it was a�reed that the City I�ianager be authorized to provide additional dockin�
facili�ies for other commercial boats as requested at the t+lunicipal Dock.
The City I�ttorney advised the Commission that the Carpenters' Union h�d applied
to bhe Building Department f or a permit to erect a building or. the prorerty in
Tract "D11, New Country C1ub, which had been purchased from �he City, an� had been
advised by the City Building Inspector that a t�.0 foot set-back would be required.
They did not o'aject �o a L�.O foot set-back but wanted to be assured that any o�her
prospective builders would have to comply with the same renuiremeilt. It was the
opin.ion of the City Attorney that the simF7.est ar_d most eFiective 1•ray of disposin�
o£ the matter� would be for the City, in cooperation with other property owners within
the tract, to prepare a plat of the area and file the same of recorcl. Commissioner
Blanton moved that the Eommission authorize the Engineer and the City (�ttorney to
prepare this plat of this particular proper�y under discussion far recordinp;.
I�otion was seconded by Gonmissioner Lynn and carried unanim�usly.
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CITY COT�ti,ISSIflYJ MEETING
I�aY 5, 1952
Regardin� �he praposed changes in the Chamber of Comrnerce sign on the north-
wes� corner of Gulf-to-Bay and U.S. 19, Commissioner Blanton pxesented a model of
�ign to be used in this locata�on. Commissioner Crown moved that the mcidel sign as
presented by t7r. Blanton be forwarded to Che Chamber of Commerce with the xecommen-
dati.on that a similar si;n be installecl to replace the present sign at Gulf-to-Bay
$oulevard and U.S. 19. Meti�n was secondecl by Commissioner Lynn a�•d carried
unanimously.
The Tax Se�tlement Committee recornrnended i;hat the �ax settlement offer made by
Mr. S, I. Francis of ��75.00 per lot on 'Lots £3, 9, 12, 13, Bl�ck 2, Pinecrest, and
the offer oi aj�200.G0 by Mr. 0. V1. Clayton on Lot 13, Carolina Terrace Annex, be
accepted. Comrnissioner Blanton moved that the offers of "r",r. S. I, Francis and i,'Ir.
0. uT. Cla,yton for settlement of delinnuent taxes be accepted. hiotion was seconded
by Commissioner Lynn and carried unaz�imously.
There bein,� no furthex business �o come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:0$ ?.M.
ATT�ST:
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I�ayor-Commissi
CITY CO�ISSION M��TII3G
May 5, 1g52
I�iayor-Commissionei Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn
Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
Gentlemen:
MaY 3, i95z
The regular meeting of the City Commission tvill be held on Monday right, May 5,
1952, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meebing will be held for
the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attach�d agenda.
FCM;s
5inc�rely yours,
�s� F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - Regular i�Ieetin� of City Commission
May 5, 1952 - 7:30 p.m. - City Hall
Auditorium
l. Apprnving minutes of regular meeting of April 21, 195�•
2. Seating the Junior City Commission. (TJisit from High School Group).
3• Openinv of Bidsc
A. Consl;ruction of concrete curb on Pine Street and Turner Street fr�m
Hillcrest Drive to Evergreen Avenue.
B. Construction of Gour� Street extension from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri
Avenue.
C. For tha purchase of a Gas Comgressor for the Gas Flant.
L�.. Recommendations from the Zoning Board:
A. Request from Gulf Oil Corporation to construct a Filling Station at 1261
Cleveland Street. (Lots 6 through 13 inclusive, Block B, Hibiscus
Garden Subdivision).
B. Request from George Butcher, H. C. Bras.field and E. R. Turr_er to rezone
Lots 1 through 5 inclusive, Hlock 2, Overbrook Subdivision, Lots 1 and
2(resub of Lots 20, 21 and 22), R. H. Padgett Subdivision.
C. Req�aest from T'rank J. ATuscarella Jr. to r�uild a launderit on S. Greenweod
Avenue near Minor's Gara;e (at present property un�onedj.
5. Annual report frnm Civil Service Board. (Secretary Civil Service Bd.)
6. Gommission's consideration:
A. Proposed Citg Ordinance controlling size of under�round gas tanics (City
I�ianager )
B. Proposed change in Sign Ordinance, Section 3. (City l�7anager).
C. Gonsideration of Ordinance estaY�lishing maximum speed limi.ts in tvaters
adjacent to public docks. (Harbormaster).
D. Resolution coverin; assessments f�r Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sevrer, and
and paving improvements on �ourt and Chestnut Street extensions
betcveen Nyrtle and �reenwood 9venue. (City Engineer and Finance Director)
E, For settlement froia Mr. S. I, Francis on property purchased from the Gity
of Clearwater. (A copy of request sent in detail to I�fa3Tor Brown and
Commissioner Blanton}.
F. �f contract with Alabama By-Products Corp, covering the purchase af coke
at the Gas Flant £or the ensuing year.
G. Proposed changes in the Chamber of Commeres si;n at Gulf-to-Bay and U.Se 19.
H. ?�equest presented by 2�Iarshall and Rives, Attorneys for Utrs. Tyner with
reference to a five year lease upon the property now know� as the
Goli Ir_n, Glearwater� Beach.
I. Additional petition presenteci by :�Ir. Tn�illiam J. 2�Ieyer.
7. Comr,iittee Regbrts:
A. Proposal from I�r. Clark to purchase Gity owned property at southeast
corner of Greenwood Avenue and aeminola Street, (Copy of proposal sent
to i�iayor Brown and Commissianer Blanton).
B. ��ith reference to acquirin; property on Pierce Street at City 9uditorium.
$. Any items not on the agenda vri�1 be considered with the consent of the Commission
Adjournment
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I�ir. F. C, b'tiddleton, City i�ian^ger
From: 0. H. A.nderson, Secty., Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Gulf Oil Corporation
May l, 1952
�t the regular meeting of the Zonir_� Board held Tuesday evening, April 29th, 1952,
a mo�;ion was made and carried that the request of the Gulf Oil Corporation to build
a service station on Lots 6 to 13 incl., Block 'tB«, Hibiscus �ardens Subdivision
(1261 Cleveland St.), be �ranted.
The Board feels that the erection of a service station in this area is i.n keeping
with the present business zoning.
NOTEs Attached herewith is a copy of their re�uest and a complete set af plans with
�lot pl.an and survey. Yf this request meets with the apprcval of the City Commissipn
will you please see that the plans and survey are returned to me so I wi11 be ab7.e to
issue them a building permit from this plan.
CITY COT�L'viISSTON P�iEEZ'ING
May 5, 1952
Honorable Herbert Firawn, I�iayor
Hon�rable City Commissioners
Gentlemen;
MaY 5, 1952
.s� a q
In line with the policy of the ReQistration �ffice of service to the people of
Pinellas Gounty, I wish to say that this office will be ready directlp after
the eleci;ion to re-check the eight hundred names which �rre dis-qualified on the
�etitions of Mr. '�ill Meyers. I further state that we wi11 also lae able to give
the City a complete number o£ the re�istered voters iaithin the City limits.
If this meets with your approval ard that of Mr. Meyers, would you plezse so notify
me directly after the May 6th Primary.
RMC,a
Yours very truly,
/s� Richard M. Collins
Supervisor of Registration
Pinellas County, Florida
i�iay 1, 1952
Mr. F. C. 1�Iiddleton, City Niana�er
From: 0. H. Anderson, SecTy,, Zoning Board
Subject: Request of George Butcher, H. C. BrasfieZd and E. R. Turner
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Fioard held Tuesday evening, April 29th, 1952,
a motion t-ras macie and carried that the reques� of George Butcher to rezone Lots
1,2,3,4 � S, Block 2, Overbrook Subdivision and the request oi H. G. Brasfield and
E. R. Turner to rezone Lots 1 and 2, (Resub vf Lots 20, 21, & 22), Ro H. Padgetts
Subdivision from R-2 zonin� to Business zonin�, �e gran�ed.
The Board approves thE request of ��ir.. Butcher, Brasfield and Turner and recommend
that it be placed on the next referendum ballot.
Attached herewith is the copy of Mr. Butcher, Mr. Brasfield and b7r. Turnerts xequests.
CYVIL SERVICE BOARD
CLEARP�r�TER, FLORIDA
Honorable Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. �rown
Herber� Blanton Commissioner
William E, Crown, Jr. Cornmissionzr
Garland D. Lynn Commissioner
Jack Russell Coinntissianer
Gentlemer.:
In accordance with the Rules and Regulations �overning the C��il Service Act,
5ection !�, (a) sub -section 5, which reads as follows:
'TThe Civil Service Board shall make an 9i.nual Report to thz City Commission,TM
we are submittinb herewith the 4rnual Report on the operations in the Civi.l Service
Office far the pexiod beginnin� March l, 1951 and ending F'ebruary 29, 1��2.
Realizing that our Rules anc Regulations are the �uide by which the methods a�d
policies are established fcr the impartial and effective administration of the Civil
Service xet, we have tried to impress the citizens of Clearwater with the fact that
all City employment is open to competitive examination.
In doing this we have utilized modern mei;hads of recruitmen�t, contacting the
Florida State Em�loyment Office and other e:,�ployment agencies in C1.earwater, as
well as referrin� to our ov.n files of eligible li;.ts, setting forth and showing
opportuniti.es offered in the Citu oovernmen� to those �ualified. We certainly t,rish
to express cur appreciation to the Citq Ofi'icials and Department Heads ior their
cnntribution to tlze su�cessful administration of Civil 5ervice procedure, and to
the Clearwater Sun for their cooperatian in giving us space for news items.
Uery truly yours,
/s� Henry M. George
�s� Reade Tilley
�s� Ruth E. Brown
5ecretary
/s� Harry D. Sargent
Chairman
/s/ Glenn 911en
/s/ New"con Barlaw