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'? January 19, 1953
r.; The City Commission of the Citq of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, January 19, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner
Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Commissioner
Jack Russell Commissioner
,,?,•-1 John W. Bates Commissioner
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W. E. Strang, Jr. Commissioner
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton City Manager
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. City Attorney
4. T. McClamma Chief of Police
? Sidney Lickton City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Dr.
J. S. Dauerty of the Cbapel by the Sea, Clearwater Beach. Commissioner Russell
moved tbat the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5th be approved in
accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading be
dispensed with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
' The City Manager reported that six bids had been received for resurfacing
Greenwood Avenue from Park Street to Lakeview Drive. The bids were read as follows:
Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa eirregular
Burton Walker Constr. Co., Plant City X6,723.00
J. N. Conner do bons Tampa 5,943.00
W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin 4,800.00
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 6,779.50
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater 5,419.00
The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of 1?. H. Armston Company.
Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that six bids had been received for resurfacing Dreg
Street from Betty Lane to Glenwood Avenue, and paving 137 feet of Evergreen Avenue
south of Drew Street. The bids were read as follows:
W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin $7,330.00
Campbell Pavingg Co. Clearwater ?,b95.00
?` E H. Holcomb Co., Clearwater 7,650.00
?;{ J. W. Conner & Sons, Tampa $,470.00
Burton WaUcer Constr. Co., Plant City 7,640.00
Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa *irregular
n The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of W. H. Armston Company.
Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
r The City Attorney reported that a form letter had been sent to owners of property
outside the City limits requesting payment of tax liens assessed against the property
,? previous to 1934 when it was included in the City limits, offering a 50? settlement
of face value if aid within 60 da s. He re orted a total of 1$ 12.1 c lle e
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taxes and liana against property now outside the City and a total of X20,93$.96 in
` ? ? delinquent taxes and liens against property inside the City limits for the year 1939
t ? and prior, or a total of X39,250.97. The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs.
?. Frances Demond offering a settlement on two lots in Marymont of X1,200.00, to settle
taxes and liens amou?pting to ?2 $97.12. He pointed out that the settlement offer was
{` ,? in line with the approximate value of the lots. The Mayor appointed Commissioners
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Bates, Russell and Brown to serve on a Tax Settlement Committee. By consent, Mrs.
'' ? Demond's tax settlement offer was referred to this Committee.
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,?. a>:R:;;?'???? -?,?:: Commissioner Crown suggested that the owners of property within the City on
;??? ? which taxes and improvement liens are delinquent be notified that taxes for 1937 and
'? prior may be settled for the face amount of the taxes and that penalty and interest
?r: will be added to taxes for 193$-49, inclusive, and that they be required to pay in
;?i;?.;.?Cj????;?`, full or the City would start foreclosure proceedings. He also suggested that in those
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? €? ..?,k+r ; „??; W. H. Armston Company, Dunedin, to resurface the bridge at an estimated cost of
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.Attar discussion, the matter waa referred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police,
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??? Department, esti®ated coat ?l,$00.00, the City Manager reported that the item waa
?'h included in the budget under Capital Expenditures and pointed out that durir? the past
eighteen months the amount of'?g06.00 had been spent to reproduce maps from the
Bngineerfag Department. Commissioner Bates moved that the purchase of the machine be
?' approved. Motion was second®d by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
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CITY COI?ISSION MEETING
January 19, 1953
The City Attorney read a Resolution addressed to the City Commission by the
Clearwater Lodge X1030, Loyal Order of Moose, in which the organisation proposes to
fence and equip a playground in the Bela?ant section if the Cityy sill agree to
furnish the lead and peraoranel to supervise the playground. The Mayor r®ported that
the City Manager, Mr. Eddie Moore Mr. Bob Watkins and he had inspected the proposed
site near the ball park in South Clearwater and found it satisfactory. Commissioner
Crown moved that the Resolution be referred to the City ldanager and the City
Recreation Deppartment for recommendation and report back to the Commission. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. William Wigghtman, representing himself and Mr. John Rawe as oxnera of the
Clearwater Transit Compan , reported to the Commission that for the peat year the
company had an operating loss of ?b,50A.00, and that they did not feel that they
could operate an Eaat Clearwater bus also at a toes. However, he requested the
approval of the Commission to allow the Clearwater Transit Company to make a working
arrangement or a sublease with the Indian Rocks Transit Company for operating a bus
service to east Clearwater. He reported that this co?apany would offer a aerrice of
nine round tripe a day with a charge of fifteen cents for one Trey. Mr. M. B. Thayer
addressed the Commission regarding this natter. Colonel James M. Renck addressed
the Commission ae President of the Country Club Estates Civic Club requesting that
service for the northeast section of the City also be considered. Commissioner
Crown moved that the Clearwater Transit Company be authorised to work out a licensinngg
agreeo?ent with the Indian Rocks transit, Incorporated, whereby an east run of approxi-
mately nine round tripe per day be instituted at the nearest practical time and that
the Clearwater Transit Company be requested to consider the feasibility of altering
its route to service Country Club Bstates and the Pals Terrace area. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
]sr. Wightman invited the Commission's attention to the Pact that the Clearwater
Transit Company had been operating at a considerable loss even though the ownora had
not boen drawing any salaries in the business and requested that a Committee b®
appointed to study the possibility of reducing the franchise tax. The Mayor appointed
Commissioners Crown and Strang to serve on this Committee.
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?? Mr. Wightaaan also requested an extra space oa Cleveland Street to accommodate
the East Clearwater bus. By consent the matter was referred to the City Manager and
the Chief of Police.
?k Commissioner Crown presented the request of Mr. Robert J. Hinners, owner of
Lakeside Trailer Park, regarding a drainage culvert at the southwest corner of
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road. He reported that Mr. Hinners would like to
have the drainage ditch enlarged with a drag line. Mr. Hinners also addressed tho
' ? Commission explaining the situation. By consent, the matter was referred to the
?, City Manager for a report back to the Commission with his recommendation.
t The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. A. D. Finch, attorney for dir. Walter T.
Janney, requesting that East Turner Street be widened in Pront of his property on
the southeast corner of South Fort Harrison Avenue and Turner Street. Commissioner
Grown suggested that the City Manager contact hir. R. M. Mauney, owner of the property
on the northeast corner, to see it he would be agreeable to the improvements.
Commissioner Crown moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
recommendation and that he be authorized to proceed to put into effect this isprove-
` went if an official public hearing is not required, and that he obtain per®ission to
proceed from the affected property owners in writing. Motion was seconded by
_? Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
`° `?? The City Attorney read the application of Mr. J. H. Blackburn for three more
taxi permits and the application of Mr. William L. Ward for two more taxi permits.
Mr. A. D. Finch addr®ssed the Commission on behalf of his client, Hr. J. H. Blackburn.
Mr. Owen S. Allbritton addressed the Commission for his client, Mr. William L. Ward.
Mr. Ben Krentsman spoke for his client, Mr. George Waxe, owner of Ware Taxi Company.
After listening to the discussion, Mayor Brown Pelt that no new evidence of need
had been presented and recommended that the parmita be denied. Commissioner Bates
?'` stated that he thought the report that the taxi service was unsatisfactory should
come from hotel managers or restaurant owners, not from the owners of the taxicabs.
He said that he would be willing to reconsider the matter at any time in view of
`_ ."} `; public necessity, and if more cabs were needed, to act in whatever manner is
?<<?' :w necessary to put more cabs on the street. The other Commissioners concurred xith
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this statement. Commissioner Bates moved that the permits be denied. Motion was
`?? seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
'? ? Commissioner Russell suggggested that the taxicab ordinance be amended concerning
'? ? the taxicab permits so that if a permit fa not used for a taxicab within aS.x months
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that the permit can be revoked. By consent, the Citp Attorney was instructed to
draM an amendment to the Ordinance to that effect and bring it to the next meeting.
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?;; ??t?` The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the Commission by the Secretary
?k,yY4°}," of the Employeest Committee expressing the appreciation of the City Employeoa for
ty 't?=i"'?`? ? ,, the salary raise received December 1 1952. Commissioner Russell moved that th®
?`'?,`?? ;,;?1'>?a' ,f. letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
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Letters from the Edgewater Drive Association, the Korth Shore Association, and
the Clearwater Resort Association, opposing any further development or fillipg in of
submerged land in Clearwater Bayy Caere read by the City Attorney. He also read a
Resolution Eros the Chamber of Co®erce requesting the City Comaission to make a
study of the rights and liabilities regarding development of submerged land in the
City li®ita and asking that seasurea he Laken to control and reggaalate dredging and
develop®ent of aueh property. The Citr Attorn®y read a letter Erne the Clearwater
Beach Association requesting that the City Commission write the Jacksonville Corps
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The Mayor inquired what action the Commission wished to take regarding the
injunction suit against the Pinellas County drilling wells fn the Mecca area.
Commissioner Russell moved that the suit of the City of Clearwater versus Pinellas
County be dismissed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney reported that he had received information that the suit
against the City by the Clearwater Beach Hotel will be dismissed because Mr.
Pauchey, Jr., reported that the Commission is cooperating to reduce the size of the
pumping station.
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ran .FS??p 4/? -', Berner Estate. By consent, the City Attorney was instructed to get a statement
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?;_`??a?° `te`a°' unanimously.
,??'? ? ? . The City Manager presented a Resolution for the mowing and cleaning of nine
lots. Commissioner Crown moved the lot cleaning applications be approved. Motion
rise seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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officials on the mater contracts were progressing satisfactorily and at present they
were awaiting the return of Dr. A. P. Blank rrkho her beam out of the state ao that ?
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CITY COM?SISSION MEETING
January 19, 195
for filling in of submerged land ad oining their property on the bay front between
Fierce and Haven Streets until the ?ity can establish its rights in controlling the
development of submerged lands. The Mayor recommended that action be taken on this
request of the Clearwater Beach Association and that an immediate request be sent
to the Army Engineers asking that no approval be given to the Bay Haven protect until
the City has a chance to adopt a definite policy. The City Attorney reported that
the Engineering Department is working on the map which will show ownership of eub-
merged property in Clearwater Bap and that it will be ready in the near future.
The Clerk reported that Q map had been furnished to the State 1?aad Agent ar?d also a
list of sections, townships and ranges to identify the location of the submerged
land in which the Commission is interested. Commissioner Russell moved that the
letters from the North Shore Association, the Edgewater Drive Association the
Chamber of Commerce, the Clearwater Beach Association and the Clearwater ?esort
Association be acknowledged and that a letter be written on the one specific request
(to the Army Engineers regarding the Bay Haven project). Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the City
Manager see that the letter is sent out in the proper form.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Board of County Commissioners which
expressed regrets that the request for improvement to State Road 590 between
Clearwater and Safety Harbor had not been approved by the State Road Department and
stating that Mr. Peterson, Director of Public Works, would resubmit the request at
the proper tim®. A letter from the State Road Department to the County explaining
that the request was refused because of lack of funds was also read. The Mayor
suggested that the City Manager be instructed to follow through on this pro,?ect with
Mr. Peterson as this road was an extension of Drew Street and the improvement was
badly needed.
Regarding the proposed addition to F. W. Woolworth Company with reference to
the adjacent alley, the City Attorney requested that the matter be postponed until
all of the affected property owners could be present. By consent, the matter waa
deferred.
A letter was read by the City Attorney from Mr. Sinclair Wells, State Land
Agent, acknowledging receipt of the Resolution from the City of Clearwater which
requested notice of applications dealing with submerged areas inside the City
limits, and indicating that his Department will comply with the request.
Commissioner Russell moved that the letter from the Florida State Land Agent,
Sinclair Wells, be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that some time ago a traffic count was made by the
Police Department which indicated the need of a traffic light be installed at that
location. Commissioner Russell moved that the traffic light at the intersection
of Palmetto and Betty Dane be installed and that warning signs be placed 500 feet
to the north and south of the intersection. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Crown and carried unanimously,
The City Manager requested the Commission's approval of a wortc order for ?7?5.00
_ to cover the cost of a body and hoist for the new trash truck for the Public Service
Department. Commissioner Russell moved that the work order to cover the trash
truck's body and hoist be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and
carried unanimously.
N1r. Donald Alvord presented a plat of Units 6 and 9 of Skycrest for the
Conm?ission's approval. Commissioner Crown moved that the plat on Units ? and 9 of
Skycrest be approved subject to the Engineer's recommendation as to curbing. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
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Hendricks Street across the A.C.. railroad tracks. r??u k?,
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the City Manager be instructed to report back at the earliest practical time with ?a??„???i,
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? respect to the coat of opening Pierce Street and Hendricks street acroae the existing ?'??:r?,xa «.?,
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January lb, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Gentlemen:
The regular meeting of the
January 19, 1953, at 1:30
be held for the purpose of
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City Commission will
p.m. in the City Hall
discussing the items
Sincerely
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be held on Monday afternoon
Auditorium. This meeting w?ll
listed on the attached agenda.
yours,
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Manager
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Agenda -City Commission Meeting -January 19, 1953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Dr. J. S. Dauerty, Chapel By The Sea, Clearwater Beach.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on
January 5, 1953.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Resurfacing on Greenwood Avenue.
$. Resurfacing Drew Street and Paving a part of Evergreen Avenue,
4. Commission's consideration of Delinquent Taxes. (City Attorneys.
5. Proposals on the resurfacing of the West Draw Bridge o! Memorial Causeway.
6. Commission's consideration of request to purchase a Reproduction Machine
for Engineering Department.
?. Commission's consideration of:
A. Resolution from Moose Lodge with reference to Play Ground Equipment.
B. East Run of the Clearwater Transit Company. (Attorney John Rowe)
C. Drainage Culvert at the Southwest corner of Gulf to Bay and Belcher
Road. (Commissioner Crown).
D. Widening of the first block of East Turner Street. (A. D. Finch Attoarney).
E. Application for additional taxicab permits. (A. D. Finch, Attorney).
F. Letter from City Employees, City of Clearwater.
G. Letters frog North Shore Association and Edgewater Drive Association
concerning Clearwater Bay Development.
H. Letter regarding improvement of State Road 590.
I. Proposed addition to F. W. Woolworth Co. with reference to alley.
J. Letter from the State of Florida Land Agent, Sinclair Wells.
K. Traffic Light at intersection of Palmetto and Betty Lane.
L. Work Order to cover trash truck, body and hoist.
8. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
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The Loyal Order oY Moose, Clearwater Lodge X1030 does hereby propose and agree
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January 19, 1953
City Commission
City at Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
The following is a certified copy of a Motion made and passed, January 14,
1953 at the Executive Meeting of Clearwater Lodge X1030, Loyal Order of Moose:
That Fast Governor Robert Watkins be delegated to negotiate with the City
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what the Moose Lodge will do and what the City of Clearwater will do in connection
with the proposed Moose Playground.
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January 11f, 1943
T0: City Commission of the City o[ Clearwater, Florida.
ATTN: Mr. Francis Middleton.
RB: Wideaing of the first block of East Turner Street.
Gentlemen:
As owner of the land and building on the southeast corner of South P't. Harrison
Avenue and Turner Street, and being axare of the need for a wider street at that
corner for the benefit and safety of the public as a whole; and further froa a
parking standpoint, we recommend that you gentlemen consider Midening of that
street on my aide of the street if not on Doth aides of Turner Street and both
corners.
Our recent conversation with your City Manager in regard to this matter was
received favorably and he agreed that it should be done.
We Mould greatly appreciate your consideration of this matter at your January 19,
A.D. 1943 meeting and ask that the same be placed on the agenda for that meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter T. Janney
By /e/ Alex D. Finch
ADF:Pg Attorney for Walter T. Janney
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Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Bro?n?
Commissioner: Jack Russell, W. E. CroNn, Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
January 8, 1953
Gentlemen:
At our City Bmployeest meeting held in the Municipal Court Room, on Tuesday,
January b, 1953, by unanimous vote the Secretary was instructed to express the
sincere appreciation of all the Employees to the Commission for the 10? across the
board raise which was voted to all Employees effective December 1, 192.
The B?aployeea feel that they have a real friend in the Commission.
Yery truly yours,
/s/ Carol M. James
Acting Secretary
?aployeee' Committee
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Jan. lz, 1953
To Mayor Brown, and The Board of Commissioners
The City of Clearwater;-
The Edgewater Drive Association at its regular meeting, January 9th, 'S3 '
passed a resolution that it is unanimously opposed to any further fills in
Clearwater Bay Mithin the city limits.
Respectfully,
The Ed swats- Drive Assoc.
by /s/gF. M. Skinner
Acting Secretary
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Dec. 31, 1942
Mayor Herbert M. Brown
City Hall
Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Sir:
At a meeting of the Board of Directors o! this association the following
resolution xas passed:
resolved that this association oppose the proposed development north and
south of the causeway in Clearwater Hay ae contemplated by certain persona and
ask that the City Commissioners, before taking any action thereoa, should call
a public hearing at r:hich persona should be permitted to appear and state their
views Mich respect to saaae.
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/a/yW. J. Bennett
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January 16, 1953
Clearwater City Commission
Clearwater City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
4sntlemen:
At the last meeting of the Clearwater Resort Association the members
unanimously adapted the resolution that the City Commission take action to atop
any further tilling in of the bay bottom land in Clearwater Narbor.
This request was made for the following fire reasons.
1. It will seriously interfere with all fishing xhich ie an asset
to all of the tourists.
2. IL will oreate serious traffic congestion on the Causeway, which
is now already overloaded.
3. It cannot help but tend toward stagnant water conditions of some
nature, which could be generally offensive and unsanitary.
Ir. It would seriously affect the beauty and the attractiveneae of
the Bay as far as tourists are concerned.
5. It seems probable that the navigable waters would be aerioualy
affected as far ae fishing and boating is concerned.
Considering the seriousness of the situation, we would suggest that you take
the necessary action, if you so deem, to stop any action on Chia project.
Very truly yyours,
CLEARWATER RESR4RT AS3H.
/s/ Charles erekea, Prea.
Thomas Rowed, Secretary
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RESO.. LUTIOE
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the members and the Board
of Governors of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce that a number of individuals
have planned to create more lands in the waters of'Clearwater Bay by the bulk-
heading and dr®dging of submerged lands and
WHEREAS, there exists confusion in the minds of the general public of thin
city as to the extent and nature of the development planned and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Governors that the unrestricted
dredging and development oP Bay bottom lands might constitute a serious detriment
to the beautification and development of the City and might further result in the
creation of serious traffic hazards and,
?tHEREAS, it is believed that prey®nt ordinances and zoning regulations may
not be adequate to control such development in the best interests of the City of
Clearwater,
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Hoard of Governors of the Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce:
1. That the City Commission of Clearwater, Florida be requested to make a
thorough study of the rights and liabilities presently affecting the
use and development oP submerged property within the limits of the City
of Clearwater.
2. That affirmative measures be immediately tal?en to control aad regulate
dredging and development of such property.
3. That any information acquired as a result of the study performed by
the City of Clearwater be made available to the Board of Governors o!
the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce.
4. That the services of a spacial committee on submerged lands appointed
by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce be offered to work in con?unetion
with the City Commission and any committees appointed by them for the
future investigation of the matters covered by this resolution.
5. That a copy of this resolution be furnished to the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Clearwater with the re nest that the matters
covered in this resolution be plated on the agenda of a regular meeting
of the City Commission.
Adopted at Clearwater, Florida this 12th day of January, 1953.
Attest:
/s/ Paul H. F1eht, Manager-Secretary Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
by /s/ W111iam M. Goss, Jr., President
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To the Hon. Mayor do Members of The Citp Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
We quote from a "To Whom It May Concern" Notice issued Corps of Engineers,
D.S. Army Office, Jacksonville, Fla.
1PApplication has been made to the Department of the Are?y by Bay Haven
Corporation, 200 Haven Street Clearwater, Fla., for a per®it to construct
a bulkhead and to dredge and ?'i11, in Clearwater Harbor, easterly shore,
at applicants property between Haven and Pierce Streets, in Clearwater,
Florida." (Follows details as to design of project etc.
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', s,°f that the City of Clearwater, through ft's representatives, should act at once in
? ?`? ' this matter. Therefore they, the Directors through me petition you to write at '
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?? once to the Jacksonville Corps of Engineers (H.W. Schufl, Jr. Col.) asking that
?:'? NO PERMIT be issued until such time as our City Legal Department, through study,
?,?,,;;? can establish the rights and liabilities of our City in the use and developoent
°?'??? of submerged lands within the city limits of Clearwater.
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January 5, 1953
City of Clearwater
_ Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
We attach hereto copy of a letter received from the State Road Department regard- ?: '{ ?
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CITY COM1dI3SI0N MEETING
January 19, 1953
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??AS: it has been determined by the City Gommiaeian of the City o!
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should bo cleaned o! weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (l0f days notice and !l?ilure o! tae
owner tbereo! to do so, the City s#:ould clean ouch property and charge the coats
thereof aggainst the respeetiro property.
?iOW THERRFORE BE IT RESOLYED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the lollowing described propertyy situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush witb?a ten (10? days after notie• is
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perlora? ouch cleaning and char6e the costa thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
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H. M. Turnburke
407 Hillcrest Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
Julia J. Guerra
714 S. Ft. Harrison
Clearwater, Florida
Thomas R. Purcell
1256 Jackson Blvd.
Clearwater, Florida
J. E. Satterlield
216 Prescott Are.
Clearwater, Florida
Mr. James G. Marrln, Jr.
413 Drex St.
Clearwater, Florida
Mr. Samuel A. Korones
617 Cleveland
Clearwater, Florida
Mr. James Lumia Est.
3215 -12th st.
Tampa, Florida
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Lots 10 and 11 6.00
Block 68, Mandalay
Lots 15 and 16 6.00
Block b8, Mandalay
Lot 21 5.00
Block I
Keystone Manor (Revised)
Lots 1 and 2 8.00
Hillcrest Drive
Corner of Drew and
Hillcrest
Lot 8 5.00
Block 1
Country Club Add.
Lot 3 3.00
Block 59
Mandalay
Lot 4 3.00
Block 59
Mandalay
Metta L. Watwood Lot 8 3.00
507 H. Osceola Block 59
Clearwater, Florida Mandalay
Elisabeth Skinner Jackson Lots 9, 10 and 11 9.00
507 Edgewater Drive Block 59
Dunedin, Florida Mandalay
PASSED ABD ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, this 19th day o! January, A. D. 1953.
/a/ Herbert ?J. Brown
Attest: Mayor-Commissioner
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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CITY CODI4IISSION MEETING
January 19, 7.953
`�he City CamYnission of tkxe City of Clearwater met in regular segsi;on at Ci'�y
Ha11, Monday, Januaxy 19, 1953, at 1:3Q P.M. with the �ollowing members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Wm. E, Cror�n, Jr.
JaGlc R.ussell
Jahn W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Alsrs present were;
F. C. Middl.eLon
Chas. M. Phillips,
G. T. McC�.amma
Sidney Lickton
Mmyor-Commissioner
Gommissioner
Cammissioner
Gommissionea°
Commissioner
�ity Manager
Jr. City Attnraey
Ghief of Police
Ci�p Engineer
�'he Mayor called th� m�e�ing to order. The invpcation was delivered bq Dr,
J. S. Dauerty of th� Chapel by the S�a, Glearwater B�ach, Commissioner 8usae1l
moved that the minutes of �he regular meeting of January 5th be a�sproved i�
accordance with �he copies furnished each member in �vriting and their reading be
dispensed w3Eh. Motioa was seconded by Commissioner Strang a.nd carried unanimouslp,
Th� City Manager rep8rted that aix bids had been received for resusfacing
Greenwood Avenue fro� Park Street to Lakeview Driwe. The bids were read as follows:
Gone �ros. Consts. Co., Tampa �irregular
Burton Walker Constz�. Co., Plant City �6 7z3.a0
J. �r. Conner & 5ons, Tampa 5�943•n0
W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin 4,$00.00
E. ii. Halcamb, dr., Gleaa�water 5,7�9•50
CaEapbell Paving Co., Glearwa�er 5,419.�
1°he City Manager recommended accepting tha lar� hid o� W. H� Armston Company.
Commissioner Crov� moved that the City Manager�s recpmmendation be approyed. Mo�ion
xas seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanfmov.sly.
Ths City Managar repor�ed that six bids had bsen received gor resurfacing Dre�r
Street f'rom Betty Lane to Glenwood Avenue, aad paving 137 feet of Erergreen Aeenue
sauth of Dre� S�reet. The bids were cead as follows:
W. x. Armston co., Dunedin �7,330.00
Campbel3 Paving Co., Clearwater �,b95•fl0
E. H. Holcomb Co., Clearwater 7,650.QQ
J. W. Connes� & 5ona, Tampa $ k70.Q0
Burton Walker Constr. Co., Pl�nt Ci�y �,f�pe00
Con� Bros. Constr. Co., Ta:npa �irsegulaa
Z'he Ci�y Mana�er recommended accepting �he low bid og W. Ho Armston Compan�.
Commissioner Crown mvved tha� the City Mana�er�s recommen�dation be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously,
The Gi�y �ttaxney repor�ed that a icrm letter had be�:n sent to owrierg ca� prapertg
outside tha CiLy limits requasting payment of tax iiens assessed against the propertg
previous to 19�4 when it was included i� �he Ci�y iimits, oFfering a j0� settl$ment
o� faca value i.� paid within 60 d�ys. He reported a tvta:i of $1�,312.i9 un�ollected
tax�s and liens against property now outside the Ci�y and a total of �20,93$,g� in
aielin�ue�t taxes �nd liens agains� proper�q ias£de the Ci1;y limits for �he year i939
and prior, or a total o� �39,250.9']. Tffie CiLy Attorney rEaad a letter from A4ra.
F;-ances De�mor��i offariaag a set�lement on �ao lots in Mmrymont of �1,200.00, to set�l�
taxes and liens amounting to �2,$g7.12. He pointed out ttda�t �he ssttlenaent offer was
in lis�� with the approximate value of the lots, 7'he Mapos� appointed Commissioners
Bat-es, Russell and Brown to ser��e on a'Pax S�ttlement Committee. By conseut, I�lrs.
Demond�s tax set�lement offer was referred to this Comm3�tee,
Commissiener Crown �ugges�ced �taat the owners of prope�rty within the City on
which taxes and improvement liens are delinquent be notif�ed Lhat taxes ior 193% and
pr°for may �ie settla�d for the face amQunt oi the taxes and that penalty and interast
will be added t�+ taxes for 193�_l�9, in�l�nsiv�, and 4hat th�ey be requared to paq �n
gu11 or the CiLy would start forecloszzre proee�dings. He als� suggested that in thos�
cases where i� can be sisown that the propertp is nat worth,the amaunt of the tax�s
and liens againg� i� that the Tax Settlemen� �ommi:ttee so determine and make 3ts
recommendation o£ a reasonable settlement,
Te►e City Manag�r repor�ed that the City Engiae�r had asked for estima��s t�
r�surfac� the v��st bridge on the Cause�ray and recommeraded accepting the proposal of
W. �I. Armstoa Compa�y, Dunedin, ta resurface the bridg� at �n estsmated cost of
s�70�.00. Commissicsner Crown moved that the Ci�y Managex's recommeadation be approved
for the resurfacing of the west Gauseway bridge. Mation was,seconded by Commisaiosaer
Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Russell inquired if it rrould be possible to cut back the vaalkway
about fifty ieet near the east bridge on the CausBway in arder Lo cut down accidents.
Aiter discussion, the matLer was sreferred to the City Manager and the Chi�f of Polic�m
In reGommen�ding the purchase oi a re�rQduction machine for �ha Eagineering
Depar�m�nt, sstimated cost $�l,$00.00, the Citq Manager reported �that the item was
ix�cluded in the budget under Capitai Expenditures and poir��ed ou� that during the past
eighteen months �he amount o�`�g06,00 had been spent ta reproduco maps irom �he
Engineerang Department. Commissioner Bates �o�►�d ihat the purcha�e of the machine be
approved, Motion was seconded bp Commissioaer Crown and carried unanimo�aslp,
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GITY COMMISSION MEETING
3anua�y 19, 1953
The City Attorney read a Resolution addressed to the City Commiss�on bg the
Glesrwater Ladge �1030, ioyal �rder af Moase, i� �hich the organ3.aation propos�s to
fence and equip a playground in the Belmont section ii the Ci�y wili agree to
furMish the l,and and persoa►mel to supervise the pl.aygrounci. The Mayor reported thaC
the City Ma�ager, Mr. Eddie IMoore, Mr, Bob W�tki�s and he had inspected the proposed
si�a near ihe ball park in South Clearwaier and found it satisfactorg. Comraissioner
Crown moved that the �esolution be referred to the City l�anag�r and �he City�
Recreation Departmea�t for recommendation and raport back to the Gommission. Motion
was seconded by Cammissicaner Strang and carried unanimousigra
Mr. William Wightman, reprssentin� himself and Mr. John Rowe as own�rs oi the
Clearwater Transit Campany, reported to the �ommission that iox� the past year the
company had an operating loss of �6,300.00, and that they did not ieel that thep
cou2d operat� an Esst Clearws:.er bus also at a loss. However� he requss�ed tbe
approval of the Commissidn to allow the Cleaz•water Traneit Company to make a working
arrangemant ar a sutrlease vtith the Inai.ar� Rocks Transit Company for apera�ing a bus
service to east Clearwater. He reported �ha� this companp wauld oifer a service og
nin� s°ound trips a day with a charge o� fifteen cents �vr oa� wap. Mr. M. B. Tteayer
addressed the Commission regarding this matter. Colonel James M. Ranck �ddressed
the Commi�sion gs President of the Coantry Club Estates Civ3c Club request3ng that
service for the northeast s�ction of the City also bQ conside�ed. Cmmmissior�er
Crown moved tDaat the Glearwater Transi� Companp be au�horized to svork out a licensing
agreement with the Indian Rocks �ransit, Inc�orparated, whereby an sast s°un of approxi-
mately nine round trips per day be insti�uted at the nearest praatical time and t1na�
the Gleaxwater Transit Companp be requested �o consi�er the geasibi].ity of altsring
3tis �oute to service Cmun�ry Club Estates and tche Palm Terrace as°ea. Ma�ion was
seconded by Commissioner iinssell and earried unanimously.
Mr. Wightman invited the Commission's attention to the fact that the Clearwater
Transit Company had been eperatis�g at a considerable loss even thou�h the o�eners hat�
not been drawing any salaries in the business a�d requested that a Gommittee be
at�pointed to study �he passibilitp of reducing the franchise tax. The Mayor appoiaxted
'�ommissioners Crown and �trang to serve on this Committee.
Mr. Wightman also requra��ed an extra sp�ce on Cle�reland Stre�t to accoa�modat�
the East Clearwater bus. By �:ons�:nt the mat�er was refexred to the City Manager and
ti�e Chief of Police.
Ce�missiensr Crotm presented the request o£ Mr. Ftobert J. Hinners, owner oP
Lakeside Trai].er Park, regardin� a drainage culerer� at the sau�hwest corner af
Gulf-to-Bap Boulevard and Belcher Road. He reported that Mr, Hinners wouid like �o
bave the draiaage di�ch enlarged zvith a drag liae. Mx�. Hinners also addressed the
Commission explaini�ig,the situation. By cansent, the ffiatter was ref�rred ta the
C��iy Manager for a r�iport back �to the Commission urith his recommendationa
The City ALtorneq read a le��er from Mr, A. D. Finch, a�torney for TKr. Walter T.
.tannaq, requesting �hat East Turner 5tseet be widened ia front oi his property an
th� southeast corner of South Fort Harriso� Avenue and T��r 9treet, Comm3�sio�ex�
Crown suggested tha� �he City A�anager comtact Mr. R. M. Mauney, owner a� the prt�pes�ty
on the aortheast coruer, to see if he would �e agreeable to ti�e improvements.
�ammissioner Crown mo�ed tiiat the matter be regerred to Ghe Citp A3anag�r :for
recoamendatioa axsd tha� he be authorized to proceed ta �ut in�o efi�c� �his improv�-
ment if an ofiicial publi.; hearing is not requircd, and tha� hs obtaia perm3ssion to
proceed froffi the ai�ec�ed pxaperty owners in wri�ing. Motion was �econde� by
G�mmissiener Straxag and carried unanimouslya
The Citp Attorney read the application of Mr. 3, I3e Blackburn for three maz°�
taxi permits and tkae applxcatipn o� Mr. William L. Waa�d for two more taxi pemmitse
Mr. A. D. Finch addre�se� �he Commission on behalg af his client, Mr. de H. Blackburnm
Mr. Oxren �. Ali�ritton acidressed the Commission far hi.s clier�t, Mr. W311iam L. Wardo
Mr. Bea Krentzman spok� for his cli�n�, Nir. George Wa�e, owner �f Ware Taxi Companye
.Af�er listening to �h� discussion, Mapor Brown felt that no new evidence of need
had bee� pre�ented and recomwended that the percaits be denied. Commi�sicsner Bates
stated that he thougilt the report that the 'taxi servi�e vras unsatisfactory sktio�ld
come froan hote2 managers or restaus�ant owners, �ot fro� the owners of the taxicabs4
He s�id �hat he would be willing to reconsid9r the matter a� any tir�e in vi�w oi
pub�lic necessxty, and if' mare cabs xare needed, ta ac� ire whatever mannex is
necessary to pu� r�ore cabs on the street. 3`he o�her Commissioners concurred witk�
this sta��aaent. Commiss3oner Bates moved that the permits be denied, Motion was
seconded by Commi�sionor Strang and carried un�nimously.
� Commissianer Russ�ll sugges�ec3 tii�at �he taxicab ordinance be amended concerning
the �axicab perm�.ts so that if a psrmit i� not u�ed for a taxicab within six months
that the permiC can be re�roked. Bg con$antQ �che City Attorney was instructed to
draw aa amendrmen� to the Ordinance to tha� �ggect �nd brirag it to the next meeting.
Th� City Attorneq read a Iet�er addressed ta the �ommission by th� S�cretarg�
of the �mployeest Committee expr�ssing the appr�ciation of the City Employees for
the salary raise reoeived December i, ].952. Comruissioner Russell moved that th�
letter %e acaep�ed. Motfoa was seconded bq Cammissioner Strar►g and carried
unanimously.
Letters grom tbe Edgewater Drive �ssociation, �he Atorth Shore As�ociation, and
the Clearwa�er Resort Association, opposi�g any further deveZopment or �'illing in of
suinmerged land in Cl�arwa�er �ay were read bgr th� City Attorneye He al�eo read a
Resolutioae from the Chamber og CAr�merce requ�esting the City Comm3ssion to mak� a
study o� the righis and liabiliti�s regarding developmen� of submerged 1an�I i� the
City limits and a$kiag tha+t measures he taken �o control and regula�e d:edging and
de�elopment af such propertyo The City A�torney read a].e�tor from tLe Cl�arwa�er
Beach Associatioa requesting that th� Citp Commission r�rrite �he Jactc�onvill� CarFs
of` (Army) EngineQrs and ask �hat no permit be issued to the Bay �aven Corperation
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CITY CO1vAqISSIQN ME�TING
January �q, 195�
for filling in of submerged land adjoining their properGy on the bay fron� betwee�
Pierce and Haven Streets until th� Ci�y can esta�bli�h its rights 3n cantro3liag �he
developmant of �ubmerged lands. Th� Mayor recommendad �hat actioa� be taken on this
request of the Clearwater Beach Associatioa and that an immediate request be sen�
to the Army Engine�rs asking tha� no approval be given �o the Bay Haven pro�ect unt31
the City has a ch$nce �o adop� a definite policy. The City Attorney r�ported tk�a�
xhe Engineexing Department is working �n the map wh�ch wi�l sho�s c�wnership oi sub-
merged property in Clearwater Bay and that it wiTl be .ready in t he near future.
The Clerk reported th�t a map had been �ur�isY�ed �o th� S���c I�ad A�;e�� an� aiso a
list of sections, tawnships and ranges to iden�cify the location of the subrr,er�ed
land in which the Commission �.s interested. Commissioner Russell moved that the
letters from the North Shore Association, the Edgewater Lrive Associatio:i, tkae
C�amber of Gommerce, the Claarwater Beach Association and the Clearwater Resort
Association be act�nowledged and that a letter be writiten on the one specific request
(to the Army Engineers regarding the Bay Haven projeot). Motion r�as seconded by
Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Th� Mayor suggested that the Ciiy
Manager see that tl.ze letter is sent oui in the proper form.
The City Atto;rney read a letter from the Board oi County Commissioners which
expressecl xegrat� �that the request for� improvement �o State Raad 590 betwesn
Cl�arwater and Saf�atq Harbor ha3 not been approved by the State Road Department and
gtating that Mr. P�aterson, Director of Public Works, would resubmit the request a�
the proper time, ,A Iatter from the State Road Department to the Countp explaining
that the request w:�s reiused because of lack oi funds was also read. Th� Mayor
suggest�d that the City M�ager be instructed to follow through on this project ivi.th
Mr. Peterson as thi.s road was an ex�c�nsion of Drew Street and the �mprovemen� was
badly needeci.
Regarding the proposed addition to F. W. Woolworth Gompany with reference to
the adjacent alley, tha City Attorney requestsd that the matter be postponed until
all of the affectect property owners could be present. By consent, the matter was
deferred.
A letter was read by th.e City Attorney from Mr. Sinclair Wells, State Land
Agent, acknowledging receipt of the Resolution £rom the City of �learwaLer whicia
requested notice ai� applications dealing with submer�ed areas inside �the Citp
limits, and indicatzng that his Department �,zill comply with the request.
Cammissianer Russei.l moved tr�at the letter fram the Florida State Land Agent,
8inclair Wells, be acce,nt;e�i. Motion �vas seconded by Commissioneg Strang and carried
unanimous2y.
The City Manager reported that some time ago a trafiic count was made by the
Police Department which indicated the need of a�rafiic light be installe� a� that
location. Commissioner Russell moued that the traffa.c ligh� at the intersection
of Palmetto and Betty Lane be installed and that warning signs be placed 500 feet
to the north and south o£ the intersection. ?�Iotion was secor.d�d by Cotmnissioner
Grorvn and carr.ied unanimausly.
The City Manager requested the Commission's approval of a work order for ��$5.00
to cover ths cost o� a body and h�ist for the new trash truck for the Publ,ic Sernica
Department. Corr�issioner Russ�ll moved that the work order to cover t�ae �rash
truck's body and hoist be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Grown aad
carried unanimausip.
Mr. Donald Alvord presented a p1aL of Units $ and 9 0£ Skycrest far the
Com�ission�s approval. Commission�r Crown ffioved that the plat on Units $ and 9 ai
SicycresL be approved subject to the Enginesrts recommendation as to curbinc�, Motion
was seconded by �ommiss3oner Strang anci carried unanimously.
Th� I�Iayor inquired what action the Commission wished to take regarding the
injunction suit against the Pinellas County cirilling wells in the Mecca area.
Commissioner FtusselJ. moved that the suit of the City of Clearwa�er versus Pinellas
County be dismissed. Motion was secanded by Cammissionar CroTwn and carried
unanimouslp.
The City Attda°ney repor�ed that he had received informat3.on that the suit
against tha Gi�y by tize Clearwater Beach Ho�e� will be dismzssed beeaus� hiro
Paucheyy 3r., report�d that �he Commis�ion is coopsrating to reduce the size o� the
pumping station.
Commissioner Grar,�n reported that he and �he Mayor had made an inspQction oi
the condxtion of thg buildings in Clearwater Beach Court which is leased bp bhe
Berner Estate> �p consent, the C�,tg Attorney was instructed to get a statemeat
fram Ms. Berner as ta his intentions relative to the �acating of Clearwater Beach
COurt by M8y lsts
The Cit�•T��anager recommended the installation ob 660 feet o£ two inch water main
to serve Doeaning Suhdivisio�a outside the City limits oa the usnal main exiension
agreemant �t a cost of �l��.$.26. �ommissioner (;rown moved that �he City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Comm�issioner Russell and carried
unan3mously.
Tlae City Manager presented a Resolu�ivn for the mowing and cleaning of nine
lots. Commissioner Crown ma*red the 1ot cleani�g applicatians bs approved. Motion
was saconded by Commissioa�sr Russell anrl �arri�d unanimous].g.
It was reported by the City Manager that the conferences with the Cou�ty
offic3als on t2�e water contrac�s were progressan� sa�isfac�orily and at preseat thsy
were aw�it3ng the return of Dr. A. P, Biack who has beer� out oi the sta�e so that
they can obtain some iigures frpm him.
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CITY COMfv!lISSiON MEETiNG
January i9, �-953
The Ci�y Cammission discussed the possibility of opening Pierce Street and
Hendricks Straet across the A.C.L. railro�.d tracks. Commissioner Crawn moved that
the City Manager be iastructed ta xepar�t back at the earlipst practical time with
respect to the aost of opening P3erce Street and Hendricks Street �cro�s the existing
A.C,L. railroad tracke Motiar. was seconded by Commissioner Russ�ll and C arrie�
una;;�imously.
There bein� nfl further buainess to ca�ne beiore th� Board, �he meeting vras
adjournael at 5:�0 P.M,
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At�est:.
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ity Auditor and C1 k
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CZ'i'Y C0�•9NIT aSI0A1 MEF`�II��'s
�1an,x�ry 19, 1953
MaqoraComa�issionex Herbert M. Brown
Commi�sioners: W. E. Crosan, Jr., Jack Russell
�)ohn W. Bates, Wo E. Strang, Jr.
Gen�iemens
January 16, �.953
The regular meeting of the City Commissi.on will be held on Manday afternoon,
Januax�y 19, 1953, at 1s30 p.m. in the City Hal� Aud3.toriumo This we�ting will
be held for the purpase oF discussi�g the items listed on �he attached agenda.
FCM•s
Sincerely yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
CiGy Manager
Agenda - City C6mmission Meeting - Janua�ry 1.9, �.953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
1. Snvocation, Dr. .S. S. Dauerty, Chapei By The Sea, Clearwater Beach.
2o Appraval oi the minutes a:' the regular meeting of the Commission on
January 5: 1953.
3. Opening of bids £or:
A. R�surfacing on Greenwood Avenu�o
S. Resurfacing Drew Street and Paving a part qf Evergreen Avex�u�a
�, Commzsaion's consideration oi Delinquent Taxes, (Citq Attorney?e
5. Proposals on the resurfacing of the West Draw Bridge of Memarial Causewaq.
6. Commission*s consideration of request to purchase � Reproduc�cian Machine
for Engineering Department,
7. Commission's consideration og:
A. Resolu�ion from Moose Lodge �rith referenca to Play Ground Equipment.,
B. East Run of the �learwater Transi� Companq. (Attorney John Ro�ae)
C� Drainage Culvert at �he Sauthwest corner of �ulf to Bay and �eleh�r
Road> (Gommissi.�ner Crown).
D. Widening of the first block of East Turner Strs�¢. (A. D. Fi�ch Attox'siey).
E. Application for additianal taxicab permi.ts. (A. D. Finch, Attorneq).
F, L�tter �rom Ci�y Employees, City mf Cleaiwa�er.
G. Letters from AtortY� Shore Assaaiat3on and Edgewater Dritre A�sociation
concerning Clearw�ter Bay �eve�opment.
H. I,etter regarding i.mprovement o� �tate Road 590.
I. Proposed addition to F. �T. i�oolworth Go. with reference ta alley.
J. Letter grom the Stat� of Florida La�d Agettt, Sinc2air Wells.
i�. Traffic Ligta� at ia�teraectian of Falmetto and Bettg Lan�.
L9 Work Order to cover trash truck, body and hoist.
$. tltility Impro�emea�s.
9. Lot Mow3ng Application$.
10. Any item not on the agenda wil.l be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjourn�ent
January 19, 1953
TQ th�;
diONORABLE riAYOR and CITY COP�ITSSIONERfS
The Loyal Qrder of Moose, Clearwater Lodge #1c�3� does �er�by propose and agree
to ad�quatiely fenc� and equip a sertain t�act uf land off G�eenwood Ave. for a
Children's Pl�yground; said playground to ba used by the childr�m of Clearwatar,
in return For wfiich the CITY agrees to Eurs�ish the 1ar�d and persoz�nel to sup�r-
visa the playgrounci. I� is also requested th�� th� glayground 1�� known as �he
MOOSE PUBLIC PLA�G&OUND for CHILDREN. RespectfuTly submftted,
Bob Watkins, chairman Civic Affairs Comt.
Cl�arwate� Loc�ge #10$O, Loyal Order af Moose
fsf Bob Waticins
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January 19, 1953
City Commission
City o� Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
The iollowing is a ce.rtifisd aopy o� a Motion made and passed, January ly.,
1953, at the Executive Meeti.ng a� Clearwater Lodge �1Q3�, Loya1 Order o� Maose:
That Past Gnv�rnor Robert Wa�kins be delegated to negotia�e with �he Gity
Cornmissioners, City of Glearw3ter reiatiYe �o an agreement with them as to
what the Moose Lodge rrill do anci what the Ci�,y oi Clearwater wi11 do in conne�c�ion
with �he proposed Moose Playground.
S�incerely�,
/s/ dahu H, Reagan
S�cretarof
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CI�'Y CONlMIS�ION MEETTN(3
Januar� 19, �.953
J��uary �.l+, :�953
T(3: City ComaLi.ssion o.£ tk�e C3ty of Clearwater, Florida.
ATTN: rir. Fsancis Middleton.
RE� W�deain� af �he first block of East 3'u.rner Street.
Gentlam�n:
Aa owner of the land and building on the southea�t corner oS South Ft. Ha�rison
Avenue and Turner Stre�t, and being aware of the ne�d for a�i.der street a� tha�
corner for the bene�it and s,�fety of the public as a whole; and further from a
parking stancl�aoi�at, we x°eaommend Lhat �t�u geatlemen r.o�sides s�aidsming of thA�
atreet on my side o� the street i£ nat on bo�h sides off Turnex� Stree� and both
corn�rs.
Oear recent conversation w3th your� City Manager in regard to tiais matter �ras
rsaeived fauorably and he agreed th�� 3t should be done.
We woul� greaL3p apnreciate your Gonsid�ratian of t3�i.s �atter aL �our daauary 19,
A.D. �953 meeting and ask that bhe same be placed an xh� agenda ior that meeting.
Respectfnlly submit�ed�
ZValter T. Janney
Bq /s/ Alex D. Finch
ABF:fg Attorney for Wa�ter T. Janney
January $, 1953
Mayor-Comanissioner HerbBrt M. Brawn
Commissioner: Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr., .T�hn W. Bates
Gentleman:
At c�ur City Emplopees' meeting held in th� M�xnic�pal Court Room, on Tuesdapt
January b, 1953, by unanimous voLe �he Ssaret�ry was instruc�e@ to exp�ess the
sincere appreciati�n af all th� Employees to tkae Comroission for the lU� across the
board raise which �as vo�ed to aiI Employees ef#'ect�.ve December Z, 7�,95z.
Th� Emplayees feel that they have a real friend in the Commission.
Verp trulg* yours,
/s/ Car�l M. James
Actimg Secretarq
�.�'mnp�oyees� Com�ittee
To Mayor Bro�rn, and i'he Baard o� Gnmmissioners
Tlae City of Clearwater;-
,7an. lz, 1953
The Esig��ater Driv� Association a� its r5gular mee�ing, Janezary 9�h, 'S3
passe� a resolution that it is unanimously oppased to any further �ills in
Clearwater Bay witi�=n th.e ci�y limits.
b5ayo� Karbert M. Broban
City 3ia1�
Clearwater, Flaa
Dear Sir:
Respectgully,
The Ed�ek �ater Drive As�oc o
by /s/ F. M. Skinner
Act%ng Secretary
��c. 31, �.95z
At a mee�cing o$ the Board of Uirectors o£ this association the f'ollowing
r�ss�lutian waa passed:
Resolved that tlais associa.tion oppose bhe p�opossd deeelopment norLl� and
south a4' th� causeway in Ciearwat�r Bay as cant�mplated bp cestain persons and
ask that the City Commissioaers, t�efore �aking any action thereom, ahoulci caZl
a public hearing at vahich persons shouldi be permitt�d �o appear and state �heir
views �rith respect to �ame,
We trust tha�, our request will rece3.*�e immediat�� and gavorable con�ideration.
'Prul youi: s,
/s/yW. J, ��nnet�
�J$:� Secretary, North Shor� Assoc3ation
Cl2'Y COMNII3S7QN P�iEETING
.daa�uary 19, 1953
Clearwater City Comm3ssio�
Clearwa�er CiCy Hall
Clearwater, �`lorida
Gentlemen:
January Zb, 1953
Ai �he 1$st meetirag o� �hat Clearwater Resort Association th� members
unanimously adapted �he resolu�iou that the Gitq C�m�ission take action to stop
any i'urGher filling in of tha bay bo'�tom Iand in Clearwater Harbor.
This reqaest was made £or the folZowing five reason�,
1, It will seriously intarf�r� with all fishi�ag which is an asset
to all of the tourists.
2. It will cseate aeriaus traffic conges�ion o� the Causeway, whicb
is now a3.ready over2oar�ed.
3. It cannot help but te�d taward stagnant water condi�ions of some
nature, w�aich could be generalI.y offeasivre and unsani�ary.
1�. I� wauld ser.iously aff ect the beauty ana the aztract3.��snes� af
tha Bay as far as tourists are �oncerned.
5. It seems probable that �i�� navigable vraters would. be seriousi,p
affected as far as �ishin� and boating is concerned.
Considerimg the seriousn�ss of thc� s3�ua�ion, we would suggest that qou take
the necessary action, if yau so deem, to stop anp actiox� oa this projec�.
Verq tru�y qours,
CLEr1R.WAT'ER RESORT ASSk.
/s/ Cha�les K6rekes, Preso
Thomas Ro�nd, Seesetarg
RESCLUTrON
WHEREAS, it h�s been brought to the at�entioa� o� 'tlxe members an� �he Board
of Governars of the Ciearwater Chamber o£ Commerce that a number of individuaZs
have planned to create more l�nds in �he wat$r� of Glearwater Bay bp the bulk-
heading an3 dredging qf submerged lands and
WHEREAS, there exists confusion in the mi�ds of tixa g�nerai publzc af this
city as to the extent and nature of the �evelapmez�t planned and
WHEREAS, it is �he opinion oi the �aard o�' Governors that the unrestxictad
dredging and developmen� o� Bay bottnm lands might cons�itute a serious detriraent
t� the hea�tification and de�►elopment of the City and might iur�her resul-t in the
creation of serious traffic hazard, and,
WHEREAS, it is beli�ved that present ordinances and zaning re�;a].a�tions maq
not be aciequate to aontro3. such aavelapffient in the best interests oi the City of
Clearwater,
NCfW THEREFaHE b� i� resolved l�p �he Bcrard of Governars of the Clearwatex°
Chamber of Commerce:
1. That the City Commission of Clearwatsr9 Florida be requestecl to make a
thorough st�zdy oP �he rights anc3'liabilities preseaLlq affectzng the
use and development of submerged property wi�hin the limits of the Ci�y
oP Clearwater.
2. Tk�at affirmativ� measures be immeciiately taken �o control and regulate
dredging and developm�nt of sucY� psoperty.
3o That anp information acquis�ed as a result oi the sbu@p perfarmed bp
the ��,ty of Clearwater be m&de available ta �he Boar@ �f Govesnors nf
the Clearwater Ghamber of Caffimerce.
!�. That the servaces o� a special committee an su;smerged lands appointad
bq the Glearwater Ghamber of Commerce be offered to work in oonjunction
with the City Commission and any commi�tees appaint�d bp tY�em gor the
futur� investigation of th3 matters covered by �his res'olutios�,
5. That a capy of th3s resolutio� bs fi�rnisheci ta �he Mayor and Git�
Commission oi the City of Glearwater ws,t� tha a�equest that the matters
�overed i.n th�.s resolu�ion be placed on the agenda o� a seg�Iax� mee�ing
of �he City Commissian�
Adop�ed at Clear�rater, F].or�da this 12�h day o� Jarsuary, 195�,
Rttes�:
/s/ Pau1 H. Ffch�, Manager-Secretary Clearwater Cha�absr og Comm�rce
by /s/ 6Vi1J.iam M. Goza, �Yr., President
19 dan. 53
To the Hon. Mayor & Member� of x'he City Comm�ssio�
L'ity o� �Iearwater, Florida
GentlemeM:
We quote �rom a�To Whom It May Concesn" tlotica issued Corps of Engineers,.
U. S. Army Q�fice, Jacksorc�il:1�, F3a.
"Application has been made to the Departmen4 of the ArQay i�y Bap Haven.
Corporatien, 200 tiavsn Street, Clearwater, F1a., for a permi� to construct
a bulkhead and to dredge and ff 11, in Clear�vater Harbor, easterlp sY�ore,9
at applicants proper�y between Iiaven and Pierce Streets, in Clearwater,
Flori@a," (Follo�ra c3etails as Lo design of pra�ect etc.
(Continued)
/3
1�
CITX GQN]MISSION MEETING
January iq, i953
(Continued)
Tia� Board of Directors of thi� Association in a spacia� meeting have agreed
that �he City of Clearwater, through it°s representatives, should act at onca in
this matt�r. Therefore they, the Directora th�ough me, petition you �o write at
ance to the Jacksonville Corps of Engfnesrs (H.W. S�hull, Jr. Col.j asking that
NO PERMIT be issued until suc1� time as aur City Legal Depar+�ment, through study,
oan establish �he rig�ats �nd li&bili�iss of our City in tia� use anci deeelopment
of submerged lands within the c�ty limits af C�earwater.
City of Clearwa�er
C�earwater, Florida
Gentlemen•
/s/ L. S. Cald�r�11, Presi.dent
Clearwater Beach Associatioa
January �, 1953
W� attach hereto copg� of a ie�ter received from the �tate �2oad Department x�egard-
�ng recent request for improvement �o State Rmad 5g0 between Clearwater and
Safety Harbors
The Bo�rd regrets that the a•equest was not favorably consiriered and has referr�d
the letter to the Direc�or of Public Works, Mr�. G. A. Petarson, to resubmi� Lo
�he State Road Uenartment at the proper ti�ae.
Very truly yours,
M�Fi13.I30N PEAii�E, Clerk
Er►cli, By /�/ Deputp C1erk�eP9.n�llas Couiity
STATE ROI1D DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA
TALlAF�ASSEE
Mr. Claire Kilgar�, Beputy Clerk
Board of Countq Commissioners
Pinellas Coun%y
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Kilgore•
December lb, 1952
T�e request o�' the Board of Gcaun�q Commisgioners oi Pinellag Cotanty as set
out in r�solution dated September 23, ior the impro�*ement of SR 590 was presentesl
to the Boarci at its lVovember 20 meeting. 7'he Board felt that the reques� could
'h
aot be favorably considered at �his time because af lack c�P f"unds.
Very trulp yaurs,
�.� /s/ R. N�. �Jar�sfield
Secretarp
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Mr. H. G. Wango
Ci�y Audii�r anri C3er&
City of Clearwatar, Floxida
�e�r Mr. Wingo:
danuary 9�h, i9�3
This wi11 acknowled�e rsceipt of pour letter oP the 7th ans�, submitting �
resolution of the Gity of Clearwater, with arhich I�m fullg in acaord and T am
sure the Trustees a,� Intex�nal I�prove�ent F'und evill agr�e.
I� is noted that the resolutiom requests notice of any and all appiications
dealing with submerged areas fn th� Gi�y of C].earwater, however, ther� is notteisag
of rece�md to shoar the bov,�daries af tYae City. If you will give me something to
clear up this point so that I wi11 know whera an application is w�.thin �he
taoundarS.es of the Ci,ty tDaen I will be able to comply with the pequest to gurnish
the City Manager a copy o£ the notices ciealin� with submerged areas.
Sincerel� yours,
/s/ Sinclair Wells
��� I.and Agent, S�ate o£ Flc�rida
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CZTY COMMISSION MEETING
January 19, 2453
RESOLUTION
�AS: it ha� been d�termined by the City Commission of th� City a.f
Clearwate�, Flori,da, that ths property described below should be cleaned o£ weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that afi�r ten (10) days notiae aad failure of th�
owner thereof to do so, the Ciby slaould clean suck: property and charge the costs
thereof against �he respective property.
23QW THEAEFORE BE IT RESOLV�D by the City Commission o�' th� Gity of Clearwater,
P'lorida, that th� �'ollawing rlesc�ribed prnperty, situate in said City, shail be
cle�n�d oT weeds, grass and/or underbrusl� withi� ten �16j days afLer notice in
wrs.ting to the awners thereog to do so and that upon failwre to camply with said
notioe, tiae Ci�y shall periorm such cleaning aad charge tkae costs thereo� against
�he resp�ctive properties ia accordance with Section 12$ of �he Char�er o� �h�
C3�y of Clearwater, as amended.
Na�e
H. M. Turnburke
k07 Hil].arest �ve�iu�
Clearwater, F'lorida
Ju2ia J. Guerra
711� S, F�. Harrison
Clear�aatsr, F'lorida
Thomas R. Purcell
1256 J�ckaon Blvd.
Clearwater, Flor3.da
J. E. Satterfie3.d
216 Presecrtt Ave.
Clear�water, Florida
Mr. James G. Marvia�, Jr.
413� Drew St.
Clearwater, Florida
Nta^. Samuel R. Korottes
617 G1evelaz�d
Clearwa�er�, Florida
Mr. James I,umia Esta
321y - Z2tih St.
Ta�pa, Flox�ida
�I�t�a Lo Watwood
507 N. Osceol�
Clearwater, Florida
Elizabeth Skinner Jackson
�0� �dge�ater Drive
Dunedin, FZorida
Descrintion
I:ot s 10 and 11
Block 68, Ma�dalap
Lats 15 aad 16
B1ock b$, Mandalay
Lat 21
Block I
Keystone Manor �Reeised)
Lots 1 and 2
HiZlcrest Drive
Corner of Drerr and
Hillcf es�
I�at �
Block 1
Country Club Add.
Lot 3
Block 59
Nlandalay
Lot �.
B1ock 59
Mandalay
Lc+t $
BZock y9
Mandalay
LOts 9a 10 �fld 11
Block 59
Mandalay
cQst
6.00
6.Q0
5•Q0
$.00
5.00
3 . �c�
3.Ot3
3.00
g.ao
FASSED AND ADOPTED HY PHE City Cammission of ttae City of Clea:water,
Florida, tk�is 19th daq of January, A.D, Z95?•
/s/ Herbert M. �rown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attests
/s/ H. G. Wingo
Ci�p Auditor anci Clerk
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