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01/05/1953 . e ... : l;,sjZt";;"i" : 'd:~:;'.>,'l '.' . ", .'1 " " " x ~ i 1 I ( j . . -:~~~~~~,., ' 1 j I I .~.-\ ',,,, . ) . I I I I j 1 I I I j j 1 I 1 , \ I J I I I i ! j I j J ;~ ,; ,,? f~ ~ :1 , r~'} . " . .; .. . "n"''''':'; "~'~C!~~'~~':'~~';J':'f0W~~'0J:; " .~., . '", "',' . . . '. ~'" . f ":. ;', CITY CO!'-1MISSION MI~ETING January 5, 1953 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, January 5. 1953) at 1:)0 P.M. wi th the following members proesent: "":;':".n ?}\. 1, ./J . "i ' , 'j ,) ij \ , Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Herbert M. Blanton Jack Russell .John W. Bates W. E. StrAng, Jr. Absent: Mayor-CommiRsioner C o ITIl 11 is 5 i one r Commissioner Commj ssionl3r Commissioner-Elect Commissioner-Elect ;'\ t1arlf\nd D. Lynn Commissioner .-------- Also present were: F. C. t<11 dd leton Ben Krf~ntzman Go T. !.JlcClarnma Sidney Lickt.on C ity r.1Anfl,~er Acting City Attorney lihief or Police City Engineer 1-. k F I', t t' I~ f; R'.: , ,. ~: {o" k'; ~ .- Y' .L " I- I' ~ ~; f" j;. ;r i~.' 1"'. 'l~'. f' , , ., '( .,.. The j-layor CAlled the rneetin~ to order. Th(~ invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Coleman of the First Christian Church, CleRrwAter. The Mayor announced that City Attorney ChArles M. Phillips could not be present at the meeting and Stl~ested that a motion be made appoirting Mr. Ben Krentzman as Acting City Attorney. Commissioner Crown moved that Mr. KrentzlI\an be appointed Acting Ctty Attorney for this meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Acting City Attorney administered the Onth of O~fice to Herbert M. Brown as r4ayor-Comrnissioner and then to ,...1. E. Strang, Jr.) and John W. Bates as Commissioners. " \ , :\ CommiRsioner Herbert tJ1. Blanton re8d the ~ollo'''ling statement: "There is always a feeline of satisfaction for services rendered, and especially so if those services result in Accomplishment. There has been much accomplished during the past two years. It has been a genuine ple;3sure to work with Mayor Brown And 'the Commissioners of 1951 and 1952. I have had the honnr to serve as chairmAn of a number of committees on various improvements and I want to say that I-layor Brown has a1 ways been most cooperative and has worked with these committees for the pro~ress of our city, with the result that h1s administration will go down in history as one of the most progressive in the City's existence. Much credi t is also due City rv'Ianager ~liddleton, on whose shoulders the administrative responsibility of operating the city rest. I had a part in changing Clearwater's form of govel'nment. from the old aldermanic type to the present commission-manager form, and have had an opportunity to observe the activities of the several city managers who have served, and I want to state that the city has never had a more ef~icient, conscientious and hard- working manager than r.1r. r~iddleton. Much has been accomplished of lasting benefit, the value of which has not as yet been fully recognized, but will become more evident through the passing of the years. Some projects that will be of great VAlue to Clearwater And are imperative to its orderly growth and pro~ress had their inception in, and went through their planning and preliminary engineering phase, during the administration now drawing to a close. One such project that is o~ vital irnporcance, and especially to the merchants and the downtown business area, is the extensi.on of Myrtle Avenue north and south along the route surveyed by the State Highway Department and City Engineer. This will enable trafric to flow smoothly into the do~ntown shopping center with less congestion. The State has aBreed to do the job ir the city will secure additional right-o~-way needed, part of which has been authorized by the present commission. The citizens of Clearw~ter ~re to be congratul8ted for returning Mr. Brown to office so he can carry these planned projects through to completion, and like- wise ~or having elected two such fine, active and progressive ci~izens to serve on the commission ror the two ensuing years. Be~ore retiring, I want to stress the importance of three legislative projects that I believe will be of great value to Clearwater and its citizens: First, that legislation be sou~ht to provide compensation for the Mayor and Commissioners. Clearwater has ~rown to the size that it is unfair and unreasonable to expect competent men to serve without some remuneration. To do the job right takes a great deal o~ time and ability. Second, legislation should be sought to provide a method o~ changing zone classification without the entire zoning act having to be repealed ann re-enacted. St. PeterSburg's zoning act could be studied profitably. Third, legislation should be SOllP.h~ to enable the City to pay for paving and Widening streets deemed to be of great bene~it to the general public, out of pro- portion to the benefit to b~ derived to the abutting property owner. And last, but by no means least, I believe Clearwater should develop its own permanent water system sufricient to supply the present and future needs ~or this rapidly growing city. I know, Mayor Brown, that this water matter has laid heavy on your heart and you have given it a lot o~ thought. I, therefore, sincerely hope you will have the satisfaction or seeing this accomplished during your tenure as Mayor." ~ , " ~... . _..~'~ ~~.: (Q', l'~., '. . ~~,. ; ,11, t: . :~i; " ' ".... ":.' !: :}';. ~:~1' :, V' 'f I', " ,', t ' .' ~; , , I' .:,:'i , ' L~ 'i:'/<d""'"~'" . · ,",;.'; ;'.';~?~~':;):\:r.i\" :",:: .~"1,: ,.' !,...'" ,,,' .' ". ;..:';,t '::'",..l, , '.' ,\'.' '. ,.'.' ," . , . , " ' .... ..~_. ~:.,"~.'~'" ,.. ..' ~ .. ....I>:.r;'.;;" ..... ..... .',;)'.i',ii::;;? i . / ""r."',~~;:,,,~~,: '::""~". , ..,'\~'.:~.:f~r;l~"..~ ", 1 ",'., . 'J;:J"'" .',,' . 'I' '" J '/ ' , - , , ;1',', ' ': "I' ..... ,', " '. .", ,.' . ~ ' '. .:. '.' , I...' ':':' .\ . ~., .' .' -', '. t"'. t.. ;..'." , ":. ~...:'" ..,. ,.,..., -2- 1 1 ,,j '--.'\ CITY CO~Th1ISSION MEETING January' 5, 1953 The Mayor addressed the Commissioners and the audience sayine that it had been a ereat pleasure to serve with Mr. Blanton and outlined some of the major projects for the ,coming year -- to,plan the m~terial to be placed before the State Legislature for action this sprine, to secure a new imrroved water system and source of supply, to conti nue to work on the tr8ffic pro blern. to improve sewage di sposal in certain areas of the City, to improve the drainage and storm sewer situation in several parts of the City and to develop the City parks to a greater extent. Commissioner StrRng addressed the audience thanking the people for electing him and pledging his best efforts as Commissioner. CommiRsioner Bates stated that he felt honored by bein~ elected to serve on the City Commission and he hoped that as part of his contribution to the work of the Commission that the proposed projects for improvements could be established on a planned basis. ....... ,. 1 j I ! Mr. U. M. Slater, Presjdent of the Federation of Civic Clubs, welcomed and congratulated the Mayor ~nd the two new Commissioners. Reverend Coleman) as Vice-President of the Ministerial Association, extended congrAtulations to the Mayor and the new Comrni[';sioners and thanked the Commission for the invitation to have a member of the MiniRterial Associ8tion pre~ent to offer the invocation at each Commission meeting. Mrs. Nercer who was preHent as an observer for the Leclgue of Women Voter's also congrAtulAted the ~'layor and the new Commissioners. Commissioner Cro\m moved that th e minutes of the regular meeti ng of December 22nd and the special meeting of December 29th he approved. subject to the apj:roval of Mr. Blrmton, in ace orclAnce wi th the copies furnished each member in wri.ting and their reading be di~pensec:l with. Motion \'IIas seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City rltanHger, in reporti.n~ on the bids received for 500 feet of 2! inch fire hose and 400 feet of l! inch fire hose, recommended acceptin~ the low bid of Quaker Rubber Corporation, Philadelrhia. COllimissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recomnendation with r€spect to aceeptine the low bid of Quaker Rubber Corporation be approved in the amount of $859.00, su bject to the price being firm. Motion ',,'as seconded by Commissioner' Russell and carried unanimously. The City f.'J.anager submit ted a ta bulAt:i on of bid s on fifteen 5 ~ AW'~A fire hydrants, nine S x 6 A~~A Tappin~ sleeves and valves, six 6 x 6 AWWA Tapping sleeves and valves, a nd recommended ace epting thl~ low bid of $2,733.60 from M &. H Valve Fitting Company. Commissioner Crown moved that the Ci ty r..'Janager's recommenda- tion be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $14,176.00 from Campbell Paving Cornrany for paving Pierce 3treet from Prospect Avenue to Greenwood Avenue. Commissioner Russell moved that the Campbell Paving Company be awarded the contrAct for paving Pierce Street from Prospect to Greenwood on the Cit)' Manager's recommendation. Iv1otion VlaS seconded by Commi 55i oner Crown and carried unanimously. I :~ " .;. The City Manager reported that the property owners asked that the Public Hearing on construction of curb and paving on Keystone Drive from Cleveland Street to Harvard Street be cancelled as they could not agree on just \-lhat they wi shed to do. By consent, this item was deferred. The City Attorney read a communication addressed to the Commission by Mr. Herbert R. Mayers. on behalf of his client, Mr. Ralph White, in which he offered $1,234.87 in settlement of delinquent City taxes and improvement liens in the amount of $4,805.57 on approximately 19~ acres lying on the west side of Highland Avenue i mile south of Sunset Point Road. Commissioner Crown called attention to the fact that these taxes and liens were represented in certain City bonds on which the City had paid interest at the rate of a% per annum and it was his opinion that a 50% settlement was equitable. Commissioner 1 Crown moved that the City's policy of abating old pre-1937 assessment liens for 50% of their orieinal amount be continued; and the City Manager be instructed to inform all owners of property on which such liens are in existence) setting a reasonable date on which these liens must be settled or else they will be referred to the City Attorney for enforcement; and that this policy be adhered to in the settlement of (taxes and liens against) property referred to by Mr. Herbert R. Mayers; and further that any funds obtained from this source be earmarked for the retirement of City bonds. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Manager by Mr. William Goza, Jr., in behalf of Mr. Richard Ott and Mrs. Eleanor K. Ott, o~mers of Block 44A, Mandalay Subdivision, requesting the vacating of those alleys surrounding Block 44A in which it was stated that the owners of adjoining property had been contacted and stated that they had no objections. Commissioner Crown moved that the request to vacate alleys in Block 44-A, Block 44 and Block 31 be approved with the proviso that written notices of this proposed action be sent by the City Manager to each owner of abuttine propert~r of record, and that the notice state this intention (of vacating the alleys) ir no objections thereto are registered within 30 days. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Commission by Mr. W. G. Bennett. Secre~ary of the North Shore Association) setting forth the Association's objections to uevelopment of submerGed properties in Clearwater Bay and suggesting that a Public Hearing be held to discuss the matter. Commissioner Crown moved that the Resolution from the North Shore Association be accepted. Motion ,,,as seconded by Co!nmissioner Russell and carried unanimously. (I , " ., "( ;\' '. ;~ . :'~ . 'Ii I ~ ' , I I 1 I I j ! \ I \ I, '\ I L ... ._ _ ......h'l.......__p All -'"'t:. __e. "H._J 1-____,.-_., ~~;:."}~"..,:..>.,.. /r.... ~. r.~" ,:~:\'? .' :':::..., ',. , }, i; .,,_.."...l""'~'.l~.! ,",.',!"....,....: .. """"';':;~'f,;~:.,~.'~~~t~:MK' ,:~,4~;~,~~;~~Sc:; J.',,:~"t:' .c ",r ) .'J -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 5, 1953 In discussing the problem of submerged land in the Clearwater Bay, the Mayor suggested that the City Attorney be requested to check the ownership of submerged lands in the Bay and to make a list of such ownership for submission to the Commission and that the Commission endeavor to prevent the sale of any publicly- owned submerged land. Commissioner Crown moved that the proper City officials be authorized to execute 9 Resolution of the City Commission of the City of ClearwRter addressed to the Internal Improvement Board of the State of Florida requesting that on any pendin~ or future applications for the sale of submerged lands or the sale of dredging ri~hts within the City limits of the City of Clearwater that the City Commission be given written notice that such applications are to be considered. Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City lvlanager recommended the installation of 3e5 feet of two inch water main extension on Cedar Street outside the City limits on a main extension agree- ment contract at an approximate cost of ~290.00, check for which is on file. Commi.ssioner Crown moved that the City fw1anager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that 360 feet of six inch water main and 6e5 feet of two inch water main be installed to serve New Marymont Subdivision at an estimated cost of $1,500.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the City M8nager's recommendqtion be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. " ,I". .1- ,.J",,' ;L/~ '.i";.,.;~ ' ) .'~"""'4'" '.,/ .,...,..- " , J 'I 1 I I , ..J ~ 'f " ,~. I ! I: . ,,\:,:, ,I.', ';.,} :' :,'~' .: The City Manager presented a Resolution for the mowing and cleaning of four lots. Commissioner Russell moved that the Lot Mowing Resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. :1 ;1 The Mayor informed the Commission that the County Commission had accepted the invitation to meet with the City Commission and the ~Ilater Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon meeting on Thursday, January 8, 1953, to discuss the water problem. The City Manager presented an appli.cation by lvtr. K. O. Finch to erect a service station on the northwest corner of North Fort Harrison Avenue and Engman Street (Lot Ja, Enghurst) and reported that the application had been approved by the Zoning Board and the City Engineer but had not yet been submitted to the City Attorney. Commissioner Strang moved that the recommendation be accepted subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown, reporting as a committee of one on the sanitary sewer project for the portion o~ the City north of Stevenson Creek along the bayfront, explained the need for the new sewer to the new Commissioners and asked the Engineer ~f plans could be ready by the 1st of April. In reply, the City Engineer reported that the preliminary plans could be completed in thirty days and a meeting could be called with the property owners to hold a preliminary Public Hearing at that time. . " ,/ . !~ ',! " '.' \.;. .. " , . " 'j The Mayor called attention to the fact that the terms of the City Attorney and the City Prosecutor had expired and suggested that the incumbent City Attorney Charles M. Phillips, Jr., and City Prosecutor Robert Wilson be continued in office for the coming year. Commissioner Crown moved that the incumbent City Attorney and City Prosecutor be reappointed for the corning year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourned as a City Commission, and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Crown which was seconded by Commissioner Bates and unanimously carried, approved the admission of Susan Hibbard, Biller in the Gas and Water Department, into membership in the Pension Plan. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M. ~ ,- , / ~ ,,-, ,,',, .,'. ' II M~y~r- ommissio f?f""1-~- ;~.; -> Attest: _. _ ~1iI ...--_. f" I 1 , . \ Clerk Installation of Mayor Approving the minutes Meeting of December Awarding of Bids for: A. Fire Hose. B. Fire Hydrents Rnd VAlves. C. Pavement of Pierce Street from Prospect to Greenwood Avenue. Public Hearing on the construction of curb and paving on Keystone Drive from Cleveland Street to Harvard Street. (One Block). Commission's consideration of: A. Letter from Herbert R. Mayers regarding property assessments on Highland Avenue. B. Letter from William Goza re.~:1rding alleys in Block 44-A, Mandalay Subdivision. C. Letter from North Shore Association with rererence to Bay Development. Utility Improvements. Lot Mowing Applications. Any item not on the rtgenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as Trustees for the Pension Plan. ;~!~<~~;~~f~11~;J:;,1v -.... ... ""'<':"';'~',';;'jJ,';;o:;~ !:~~~;~\~~~();;!!l ",co,;",:,'."':" ", ' ',J ;. <" :, '. ',' ~ " , . ':' ~ ~ , , , ~ "'"' ~...~,~~" .f 1 I 1 I. I '. ' ...f.~ j i I I I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ." .. 6. 7. 8. , ","." '1 . .. '.::':. '. ;, . , ' ' ' <. ': . ' .:~ ',', " ':~f,~11f/ , .' CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 5, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell Commissioners Elect: John W. Bates W. E. Stran~, Jr. January 2, 1953 i::"';~ ::', ".:: .'. :/IY,:' :,. , Gentlemen: The regular meeting of the City COlJllllission will be held on Monday afternoon, January 5, 1953, at 1:30 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, /s/ F. C. Middleton C1 ty i'1anager FCII1 : s --------------------------------------------------------------------~-----~---~ Agenda - Reeular Meeting of the City Commission January 5, 1953 - Cit.~' Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. : ~ .J: and Commissionars. of the Re~\lar Meeting of December 22 and the Special 29. 1952. -----------------------------------------------------------~-----------------~-~- December 30, 1952 City Commission City of Clearwater Clearwater. Florida In re: 322' (2-29-15) on Highland Avenue; property of Myrtle Eloise White Melville, Tampa; and 308' (2-29-15) on Highland Avenue; property of Ralph W. White, Bradenton. Dear Sirs: The above non-resident property owners have authorized me to present to the Commission a proposal for the settlement of a paving assessment lien and delin- quent taxes now standing against the above property; which adjoin on their north and south boundaries to form one tract. The owners respectfully ask that the Commission consider the fact that they have contributed to the right-of-\.,ray on Highland Avenue a strip of land 30' wide by 630'; which is a highly valuable consideration; they have made no demands upon the City for any municipal services, the property having lain well beyond the City limits for many years; and, such improvements to the property as may be contemplated, would have to be made at current cost levels. . In consideration of the above. therefore, the owners have authorized me to make an offer for the immediate settlement. as follows: To pay delinquent taxes To settle paving assessment $ 234.87 1,000.00 l 1,234.87 In behalf of my clients, the writer would greatly appreciate an early decision by the City Commission in this matter. HRM:A Very truly yours, {s/ Herbert R. Mayers P. O. Box 516 Clearwater, Fla. "'l' " ._~~_.~ ~,{, .... .' ,":,,~.::.:.,:~~,;.....~,'</- , ~', , '. . ':::;;;, ~,~~.;,~t~i~/:~;,::c;\?~~{\~;~f~~J;:J~~~:I}'j;;'..i~':;::.' ..' '-;: .: ''I'' ".,"""~ . , '1.;:,.', :':, ',' 1~ . /', ~ '. ,',:;:~-r}::L;, ' ~ ,', ' "'", " , ~ ;:' -": :' , \," '1 . I t l__(~ t""\"." " ~ ~ l \ " j , i ; I ..: \,J, :... . ,;,~'. #. . :~; ......,." -." . . .;..,>,.". .' '.~.~.. ::;, ,\.::.......,. '.. ','" ' . ,....... " !,~. h_ ',,,..... . ~" . ..~. ,:""";,,,~';";i'''''.;.i''~~;~~~~;1''\1,r'{; '5"''''''..'':'' , October 17, 1952 ~:-:,)';.,: ii'" ' . I L .' ! CITY Crn~ISSION MEETING January 5, 1953 Mr. Francis Middleton City Manager ' City Hall Clearwater, Florida I :\ Dear Mr. Middleton: We represent Mr. Hichard Ott and his mother Mrs. Eleanor K. Ott, who own the following described property: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 44-A Mandalay Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, pages 32-35 inclllsive of the public records or Pinellas County, Florida. Reference to the plat of this subdivision will disclose the :fact that the property in ~uestion is completely surrounded by a fifteen ~oot alley-way. The property was originally plAtted, alon~ with the lots on Kipling Plaza as a business section intended to be serviced by resort to the alley-way mentioned. As you know, development of the property has been such so that it now appears there will be no further thought of business dev~lopment in the block. It is the wish of our clients to secure the vacating of this alley-way by the City, bec..Juse of the circumstances outlined. The retaining of the alley-way would serve no use~ul purpose, and while it is in exist~nce, the property owners do not feel that they should beautify the l~nd and shrubbery. We have conferred with John Batstone, H. W. Shepard, Hugh Oakley, David Perkins, Sr. and Alfred Blaeser, who are owners of all the adjoining property. We have been authorized to state that all of these individuals are in accord with the request of our clients. It is requested that this matter be brou~ht to the attention of the City Commission for appropriate action. i - I " .. ...."""""--~ ~. . , ....,.',.:....".' ~ ',,',<,,;;'.,,,/ - ,'; .~ ~. .r.'.: ',: ; '. )';(C;~j> ' ',' ''\'''i\",''.~.A I "..; ~ '_ !~.,_.. ','" \ ". . '~l ~~ 'f.... , "" :. ~ . 'r.t ':~'J.(..;':. , . ~~~:i~.~.~:~.::,;.":: ~,~.{:: "~ I"V!.,;,.\,\" ',;, I I., ~ ,.""'r "',f..., ' !,;~Wi);Y::'" Wl.1G!b Very truly yours, /s/ William M. Goza, Jr. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------, The City Commissioners City Hall Clearwater, Fla. Dec. 31, 1952 Gentlemen: At a meeting of the Board of Directors of this association held on this date the following resolution was passed: Resolved that this association oppose the proposed development north and south or the causeway in Clearwater Bay as contemplated by certain persons and ask that the City Commissioners, before taking any action thereon, should call a public hearing at which persons should be permitted to appear and state their views with respect to same. We trust that our request wi 11 receive immediate and favorable consideration. Truly yours, /s/ W. J. Bennett Secret~ry North Shore Association WJB:W -------------------~---------------------------~----------------~----------------- Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida. Gentlemen: December 19, 1952 As Trustees of the City of Clearw::Jter Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Susan Hibbard, Biller in Gas & Water Department, has been duly eX13.mined by a local physician and designated by him as a "~irst clr3ss" risk. The above employee began her service with the City on May 1, 1952. She is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Classified Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the City Employees Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane Is!, Helen Peters /sl Dick Nelson MT ~-----~-~---------~------~--~------------~----------------------~-----------~-~_.~ ..... '1"',',. . " ' ~. , "". , , . ,<; ~,>/" ,,::~':1S'~~:1:~:,;:~r::?I~~:::~f:;:;:~'~~(.: '. ..!J....., ; ";~,"'~ ' . ':-.' '. .,...... ':", >" .... ..' ; ''':: ~ ..:: ,;,._.",i:".'"j,. :,., .., ,>.:, ;:,;;,::;",;;c::",>~.\-.::.::: i;:':;':i,~,/"";",:,~:(~",,,#"""".""f~"''''''''''~'ij,':''''7~''',"'''''',.;.";l;";.i,...-,-,<,.~}.i,";:.~~~:'" , . '" , ,.' CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 5, 1953 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determtned by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that arter ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereor to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be . cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underhrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perforIIl such cleanine and charee the costs thereof against the respective properties in accord..3,nce wi th Section l2g of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. ~ Mrs. E. Maude Meares Route 2 Largo, Florida Charles S. Thompon 378 May St. Elmhurst, Ill. A. W. Herbst 506 Engman St. Clearwater, Florida Description Amount Lot 13 Block 6 Country Club Lot g Block A Peale Park 5.00 5.00 Lot 1 Block 7 Country Club also Unnumbered Lot Block 7 Countr)' Club PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 5th day of January, A.D. 1953. 10.00 ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk /s/ HERBERT M. BROWN Mayor-Commissioner --------------------------------------------.------------------------------------ ~...: " 'I., ',".:',," '. CITY CO�L�?ISSION M�ETING 3anuary 5, 19�3 The City Commission of the Gity of Glearwater met in r egular sessior_ �t City Hal�., Monday� January 5, i953, �t 1;30 P.M, with the i'ollowing members pres�r�t: Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Grown, Jr. Herbert ".�I. Blanton Jack Russell John W. Bates W, E. �trang, Jr. Absent: Garland A. Lynn Also pr$sent, wers; F. C. Middleton Ben Krentzman G. T , h1c Clamma Sidney I,xckton Mayor-Commissioner Cpmmissioner Commissioner Commissioner. Commissioner-Eleat Commissioner�Elect Commis si.oner City Mana�er Aeting City Attorney �hief o� Poli.ce City Er.gineer The i�tayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by the R�verend Robert Coleman of the FirsL Christian Church, Clearwater. Tns ilayor ar�n�unced that City Att;oxney Charles I�i, Phillips could n4t be present at th�e meeting and suggested that a motion be made appoirting Mr. Bez� Krentzman as Acting City Attorney. Commissioner Crown moved that Mr�, Krentzman be appointed Actin� C�,ty Attorney for this meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Acting City Attorney administered the Oath �f �ffice to H2rbert rd, Brown as Mayor-Cornmissioner ar�d then to j;r, E, Strang9 Jr., and John �1. Bates as Commissioners. Commissioner Herbert M. Blanton read the following statement: 'TThere is always a feelin� of satisfactior for services rend�red, and especially sa if those services result in 8CC6C17.jJ�1SYlIA@1'1t. There h.as been much accomplished durin� the past two years. It has been a genuine pleasure to vrnrk with NIayor Brown and the Commisszoners of 1951 and 1952. I have had the honor to serve as chairman o� a number of cammittee� on various improvements and I want to say that tTayor Brqwn has a�ways been mest cooperativs and has worked with these committees for the progress of our city, with the result that his administration wi11 ga dotm in history as one of the most progressive in the Cityts existence. ri7uch credit is also due Czty nTana.ger i�iiddleton, on whose shaulders the administrative responsi�ility of operating the ci�y rest. I had a part in changir_g Clearwater�s form of �overnment �'rom the old aldermanic type to the prasent commission�-manager iorm, ard have had �n opportunity tp observa the activities of the several city managers who have seived' and I want to state that �he cit}� has never had a more eiiicient, cans�ientious ar_d hard- working marager �,han Mr, �iaal�ton. Much has been accomplished of lasting Uenefit, the value oa which has not as ye� been fullq recognized, but will become more evident through the passing of the years. Some projects that wi11 be of �reat value to Clearwater and are imperati:ve to ita orderly growth and pragress had their inceptian in, anci went through the�r ' planning and preliminary engineer�_ng phase, duz•ing the administration now dravrinQ to a close, One such prpject that is pf aita.l importance, and especial,ly to the merchants and the downtowVi business area, is the extsnsion nf Mprtle Avenue nor�h and s�u�h along the rbute surveyed by the State Highway Department and City Engzneer. Thi� wi11 enaY�le traific to flow �:,^„ooth3y into the downtown shopping center with less congestion. The State has ag�eed to do th� job if the city will secure additional right-of-way needed, part af whiGh has been auLhorized by the present commissinn. The citizer_s of Clearw�ter are to be congratul�ted far returning Mr, Brawn to ofiice so he can carry these planned prqjeets through to comgl.etion; and like- wise far hav'ing elected two such fine, active and progressive ci�izens ta serve an the commissian for the two ensuin; years. Bef�re retiring, I want to stress �he importar_ce o� three legislative projects that I beli.eve will be of great value to Clearvrater and its citizens: First, that legislation be sought to provide Gompensatian for the Mayor and Commissioners, Clearwater has ?rown to th e size that it is un�air and unreasonaole to expect competent men to serve without some remuneration. Tc, do the jcb right takes a great deal of time ar�d ability. Second, legislation should be souoht to grovide a method of changir�g zo:�e classi�ication withou� ths entire zoning act havin� to be repealed and re-enacted. St, Pe•tersburgts zoning act c�uld be studied profitably. Third, legislation should be sou�ht to enable the City to pay for paving and widening streets deemed to be of great benefit to the ;eneral puhla.c, out of pro� portion to the benefa.t to be derived to the abutting property owner, And last, but by na me�ns leastj I believe Clearwater should develc+p its own permanent water system sufficient to sup�ly the present an d future needs for this rapidly growino cit}7. I know, Mayor Brozm, that this water matter has laid heavy on your heart and you have given it a lot of thought. I, therefore, szncerely hope you wi1.1 have the satisiaction of seeing this accomFlished during your tenure as Mayor," � CITY COI��ISSION IdE�TIRTG Jaz+�.iary" 5, 1953 The MayUr addressed the Comma�ssianers and the audience sayin� that it had been a �reat p) easure to serve with 2�r. BJ.anton and outlined some of the rna jo� projects for the coming year -- td plan the maberial to be placed befare the StatE; Legisl�ture for acbion this sprin�, to secure a ne�r impraved water s�stem and sauree o� supply, to con�inue to �vorl� on the traffic problem, �o improve setvage disposal i�n certain areas of tho Gity, to �mprove the drainage and stor�n sewer �ituation 3.n several. pa.rts of the City and to develop the Ci�y parks to a greater extento Cnmmissioner Strar.g acidressed the audience thanking the people �or electi�g him and pledging his best efforts as Commissioner. Commissianer Batas s�ated that he fel� honored by being elected to serye on �he CiLy Commission and he hoped that as �art of his contribution to the work of the Commzssion that the proposed projects ior im�rove:r.ents could be established on a planned bas�.s. Mr. U. M. Slater, President of the Federa�ion of Givic Clubs, ti�eleomed and congratu3.a��d the Mayor and the twa ne�s Commissioners. Revazend Col.eman, as Vice-President oi the �:inisterial Association, extended congratulations to the Mayor and the new Gommissioners and thanked bhe Commission for the i.nvitatioi� to have a me:nber of tlle Ministerial Association present to o.ffer the invocation at each Commission meeti.ng. Mrs. Mercer who was preser_t as an observer fo.r �he League of VJomen Voters also congratulated the Mayor and the new Commissionexs. Commissioner Crosm moved �hat the minutes of bhe re�ular meeting of December 22n� and the specia�. meetir_g of December 29�Gh be approved, subject to the approval of Mr. Blantoni in accordance w�th the cogies furnished each member in writing and their reading be dispensed with. Motion was secondad b� Commissi.oner Russell and carried unanimously, The �ity Nanaoer, in reporting �n the bic�s received for 500 ieet of 2� inch fire hose and l�00 feet of 1� inch fire hose, recommen�ed acceptin; the low bid of (�uaker Rubber Corporation, Philadelphia. Commissioner Grown moved that the City Nianage�'s recommendation with respect to accepting the low bid of Ruaker Rubber Go:pora,ian be apProved in the amount of �$59.00, subject to the price heing f irm. P�Iotion was seconded by Commissioner�Russell and carx�ied unanimously, The Gity I�ianager submitted a tabulation of bids on fifteen 5� AT^7[�IA iire hydrants, nine � x 6 AjqiWA Tappin; slee�;es and valves, six 6 x 6 AWWA Tapping sleeves and valves, and recommer_ded acceFting the low bid oi �p2,733�60 from M& H Valve Fit�ing Company. Commissioner Crown moved thaL the City �Ianagerts recommenda- tion be approved. Notion r��as seconded by Conunissioner Russell. and carried unanimously. The City �Ianagex recommended accepting the low bid of $�11�,176,00 from Campbell Paving ComFany for paving Pierce Street from Prospect avenue to Greenwood Avenue. Commissi�ner Russell moved that the Campbe�.l Paving �ompany be awarded the contract for pazring Pierce Street from Prospect to Greenwood on the City Manager�s recommendatiozs. T�otion vras seconded by Commissioner Crown and carrie� unanimouslp. The City hlanaoer reported that the gro�erty owners asked that the Public H�aring on cor_struc�ion of curb an� paving on Keystone Drive from Clev�land Street to Harvax°d Street be cancelled as they could not a�ree on just vrhat they wished to do. By cor.sent, this item was defe-rred. The City Attorr_ey read a commur_ication addressed tc the Commission by Mr. Herbert R. M3yers, on behalf oi his client, i�r. Ralph White, in which he offer.ed �1,234.$7 in se�tlement of delir_quent Cit} taxes and impravement lians in the amount �f ��.,$05.5? on approximatel.y 19� acres lying on the west side af Highland Aver�u� ,, mile soubh of 5unset Point Road. Camrnissioner Crown called attsntion to the fact �hat these taxes and liens were represented in cerGain City bonds on which the �ity had paid ir_terest at the rate of $�o per annum and �t was his opinion that a 50f settle�ent was equitable. Gommissioner'Crown moved that the City's policy of abatir.g old pre-1937 assessment liens ior 5Qp of their cri�a.nal amour_t be c�nt�.nued; and the Gity Manager be instructed to inform all owners of pro�erty on �ich such lier_s are in existence, setting a reasonable dabe on which thesa liens mus� be settled or else they will be referred to the City A�torney �or enfbrc�men�; and that this policy b e adhered to in the settlement of (taxes and ].iens aga�nst) property referred to by Mr. Herbert R, I�Zaye-rs; and further that an� funds obtained from this source be earmarked for the retirement oP City bonds, I�Iotion was seconded by Comm�.ssioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City 1�ttorney reaci a letter addr�ssed to the City Manager by Mr. VJilliam Goza, �r., in behalf of i�ir. Richard Qtt and Mrs. Eleanor K. Ott, ovmers of Block 44.A, Mandala, Subdivision, requesting the vacating of those alleys surrounding Block !�l�.A in which it waQ stated that the owners of adjoining �roperty had besn cont2cted and staY,ed that �hey had r.o objections. Commissi�ner Crown moved that the request to vacate all�ys in Blo�k 4�.-A, Block 1�.4 and Bl�ck 31 be approved with the proviso that vsritten noti,es of this proposed ac�ion be sent bv the City I�Zara�er tv each osaner Q£ �buttiing prcperty of record, and that the notice st�te tk�is intention (of vacating the alleys) if na objections thereto are re�istered within 30 c�ays. M��ion vras seconded by Commissi.oner Russell and carried unanimously, The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Commission by i�r. TtJ. G. Benne�t, Secre�ary of the North Shore 9ssociation, settin.�; forth the AssociatxQn's objections to uevelopment of suhmer;�cl properties in Clearwater Bay and su,gesting that a Public Hearing be held to discuss the ma�ter. Gorunissioner Crnwn moved that the Resalution from the Atorth Shore Associati�n be accepted. Notion was seconded by Cor�missioner Russell and carried unanimously, -3 - cz� cnNm7zsszorr r�E�Tznc Januaxy 5, �953 �n discuasing the problem of submer;ed land in the Clearwater Bay, the T�ayor s�x;;ested that the Ci�y Attorney oe z�e�uested to check the ownersnig of submerger� lands in the Bay and to make a list of sueh ownership for submi.ssion to the Gommission and �hat the Cornmission endeavor ta prevent the sale of any publicl�- owned submerged l�nd. L'ommissioner Crown moved thab �he propzr City officials be a�zthorized to ex2cute a Resolution ul the City Commission oi the Gity of C],earwater addressad to the Internal Improvement Aoard of the State of Flarida requestin� that on any pendin�; or £uture applieations for the saJ.e of submer�ed lands ar �he sale of dredging rights within the City limits of'the City of Glearwater tha� the City Commission be given written notice tha�� such applications are to be considered. 2gotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimouslya The City Manager reaoramended the installation of 3$5 fest oi two inch water main ex�Gension on Cedar Strpet outside the City limits on a main extension agree- ment contract at an apprvximate cast of �290.OQ, check for which is on fils. Con;miasioner Grown moved that the City Managerts recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rus�ell and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City P�fanager that 3b0 feet of six inch water main and 6$5 feet of two inch water main be installed to serve New P+Iarymont Subdivision at an estimated cost of �1,5�0.00. Commissioner Crovm moved tha�C the Cit}• Manager►s recammendation be aggroved, i�iota.�n was secanded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, The City Nianager presented a Resolution for the mowing and cleanir_g of four lots. Cor,unissioner R�zssell moved that the Lot Mowing Resolution be approved. iKotian was second�d by Gommissioner Strang ard carried unanimous].y> The Mayor info7^med t,he Commission that the County Commission had accepted the invitation to meet with the City Commission an�.the T,Vater Cemmittee oi the Chamber of CoMmerce at a luncheon meeting on Thursday, J^nuary $, 1a53, t,o discuss the water problem. The City Manager presentad an appl.ication by Mr. K. 0. Finch to erect a service st3;ion on the northwest corner of` North Fort Harrison Avenue anct Engman Street (:[,ot 1;.3, Enghurs�) and reported that the application had been approved by the �vning Board and �he City Engineer but had not yet been submitted to �he Gity Attorney, Commissiorser S�rang m�ved that the recommendation be accepted subject to approva�. by the City Attorney. Motion uras secQndad 6�y Commissian2r Groim and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown, reporting as a committee of one on the sanitary sewer praject ior the portion Qf the City north of Stevenson Creek alang the bayfront, explained the need ior the nev� se�ver to the new Corimissioners and asked the Engineer if p].ans cauld be ready by the lst of Agril. In repl��, the City En�ineer reported that the preliminary Flans could be completed in thirty days and a me�ting cauld be called wibh the property owners to hold a prelimir_ary Ful�lic Hearing at that time, The Mayor called attention to the fact that the terms of the City attornep and the City Prosecutor had expired and suggested that the incumbent City Attorney Charles M. Fhillips, Jr., an� City Prosecutor Robert Llilsan be con�inued in o�fice .for the comino year. Commissioner Crown maved that i,he incumbent City A�torn�y and City Prosecutor be reappointed fpr the coming year. Mo.ian was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimottsly. The Commission now adjourned as a City Commission, and acti.no as Trustees a� the Pension Fund on a motion by Cvmmissioner Crown which was seconded by Commissionex Bates and unanimously carried, approvsd the admission of Susan Hibbard, Biller in �he Gas and j•.!ater Department, into membership in the Ppnsion Plan. There heing no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.I�4. Attest: . p City Au itor a Glerk ... ,r � -Lz.y✓ Mayor-Commissio � � CTTY COMMISSIqN MEETTNG January 5, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M< Brovan Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn W. E. Crown, �Jr., Jack Russell Gommissionars Elect: Jahn W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. GenL-lemen: January 2, 1.953 �'he regul.ar meeting of the Ci�y Commission will be held on Monday afternoon, January 5, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Ha11 Auditorium. This meeting will be held for the purpase af discussing the items listed on the attachec� a;enda. Sincerelp yours, /s/ F. C. Mi�idleton FCM: s City I�ianager A.genda - Regular Meeting of the City Gommissaon January 5, 1953 - Git�i Hall Auditorium L30 p.m. 1. Installation oi Mayor and Commissianers. 2. .Agprovina the minutes oi the Eeatlar iKeeting af Deceanber 22 and the Speci�l �iseting of December 2�, 1952. 3. A�+rarding af Bid� for: A. Fire Hase. H. Fire Hydrents and Valves. C. Pavement of Pierce Street from Prospect to Greenwood Avenue. t�. Pu�1ic Hearing on the construction of curb and paving on Keystone Drive from Cleveland Street to Harvard Street. (One Block). 5. Commission�s considerati.on af: A. Letter ir�an Herbert R, i�iayers regarding property assessments an iii.ghland Aventte , B. Letter .from �Tilliam Goza re�arding a].leys in Block l�li.-A, Nfandalay Subdivisi�n. C. ?..atter from �Iorth Shore Association with reference to Bay Development, b. Utility Improvem�nts. %. �ot riowing Applications. $. Any item not on the agenda wi L be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission actin� as Trustees for �,he Pension Plan. December 30, 1952 City Commission City o�' �learwater Glearwater, Florida In re: 322T (2-29�15� on Highland Avenue; propertg 4f My�t1•� ElOise White Me1vi11e, TaMpa; and 3�$' �2-29-15) on Highland Avenue; property of Ra1ph W. White, Bradenton. Dear Sirs: The above non-resident property owners have authorized me to pxese.zt �Q the Commission a proposal ior the s�ttlement of a paving assesscnent lien and delin- quent taxes now standing against the above proper�y; �vhich adjoin on their north and south boundaries to form one tract. 'Phe owners respectfully ask that the Commission con.sider tne fact that they have contributed to the right-of�:aay on Highland Avenue a s�rip of l�nd 30► wide �y 630t; which is a highlp val�.zable cansiderat�or; they have made no demands upon tne City for any municipaZ services, the property having lain well beyond the Gity limits £ar many years; and, such improvements to t he property as may be contemplated, �rould have to be ma�e at current cost Ievels. . In consideratior� of the above, therefore, �Ghe owners have autharized me to mal�e an offEr for the immediate settlement, as fol,lows: To pay delinquent taxes To settle paving assessment � 234.�7 1. 000.00 1,234. In behalf ni my clients, the writer would greatly appreciate an early decision by thE Gity Commission in this matter� Very truly yours, �s� i?erbert R. P�iayers P. 0. Bpx 516 HRM:A Cl�arwater, Fla. CTTY G�I�II�fISSION NiEETING Jat�uary 5, 1953 Mr. F�"ranais I�13.dd1eton City Manager Gity Hal]. Clearwater, Florida Deaz: �Ir. Middleton: October 17, 195z We represent Mr. xichard Ott and his mother Nirs. Fleanor K, ptt, who own the following described property: Lots 1., 2, 3 and �,, Slock lFii.-A Mandalay SubdivisiorL, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, pages 32-35 inclusive of �he public records of Pinellas Gounty, Florida, Reference to the plat of this subdivision will disclosa Ghe fact tiha� the property in nues�ion is completely� surrounded by a i'ifteen foot alley-way. The property vras originally platted, along with the lots or_ Kipling Plaza as a business section intc:nded ,o be serviceci by resort to the alley-way men�ioned. As you know, development of the property has been such so that it now appears there wi11 be no further thought af business devalopment in the block, It is the wish of our clients to se�ure thE vacating of this alley-:aay by the C1ity, because of the circumstances outlined, The retainin� of the alley-,aay would Serve no useful purpose, and while it is in existience, the property owners do not �ee1 tiha� they should beautify the land and shrubbery. V�'e have conferred with John Batstone, H. W. She�ard, Hugh Oai�lsy, David 'Perkins, Sr. and Alfred Blaeser, who are owners of a11 the adjaining property. We have been au�horized to state that ali of these individuals are in accord wiuh the request of our clients. It is requested tha� this matter bE brou;ht to the attention of the City Commission for appronriate action. VNIG�b The City Commissioners City Hall Clearwater, Fla. �entlemen: Verq truiy y�urs, /s/ William M. Goza, Jr. Dec. 31, 1952 At a meeting of the Board �i Directors of th�s association he�d on �his date the following resolution was passed: Resolved that this association oppose the �roposed development noz•Lh and south t�.f the causeway in Clearwater Bay as contemFlated by certain persons and ask that the C�ty Commissioners, before taking any action thereon, should call a public hearing at which persons should be permitted to appear and state their vie�rs with respect to same. We trust that our request will rc�ceive immediate and favorable considerat��n. Truly yours, /s/ tiY, d. �3ennett Secretary WJB:W nTorth Shore Association Honorable City Comtnissioners GlearwatQr, Florida. Gentlemen: December 19, 1g52 As Trustees oi the City af Clearwatex Employeesr Pension Fund, you are hereby noti�ied that Susan Hibbard, Bi11er ir �as &��vatsr Depar�ment, has beer. duly ex.amined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first classt� risk. The above em�loyee began her service with the CitS� on May l, 1q32. She is under �.5 qears of a;e and meets th e requirements of our Glassified 5ervice. ?'t is hereUy recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted in�o membershi�. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the Gity EmFloyees Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane �s� i3elen Peters /s/ Dick Aelson D?T � �' ; � 0 CITX CO'�'ITSS�ON A'iEETING January 5: 1953 RESQLCITI ON 4t�FiEt�EAS: �t has heen determined by the Ci�y Commissian of the City ai Clearwatar� Flori,da, that the property described below should be cleaned af weeds, grass and%or unaerbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereo£ to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respec�ive property. NQV,i THEREFORE BL IT REBQI,VED by the City Commissian of the Gity o.f Clearwater, Florida, that the followi,ig described property, si�ua�e in said �ity, shal� be ' cleaned of weeds, grass and/cr underbrush within ten (10) days af'ter notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon faiiure to compl}� wi.th said notice, the City sha11 per#'orm such cleanin, and charge the costs thereof against the respec.tivp progerties in accordance with Section 12$ of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as asnended. Name I�irs. E. �taude Nieares Route 2 Largo, Florida Charles S. Thompon 37$ �ay St. El�hurst, Ill, Description Lat 13 B1ock 6 Country Club Lot $ Block A Peale Park Amoun� �.QQ 5.00 t�. W. Herbst Lot 1 10.00 50b Engman St. Block 7 Glearwater, Florida �ounfiry Club also Ur_numbered Lot Black 7 Countr}r Club PASSED AVD AD�PTED BY THE City Gommission of the City of Clear�rrater, Flor,_'.da, this 5th �ay of January, A.D. I953. �s% HERBERT M. BROTniN b2ayor-G oMrni s si oner ATTEST: /s% H. G. P7ingo Gity Auditor and Clerk a