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03/02/1953 . ,....(;...,'. , :, . . ~. , _ _"'_"''._'.~''~'''',l:......... . .. ."..> ., ....._w... .... .r:..~ . .... ~ ~..:'.....-y:(_,'-~~~.,.:.~~:,:. d ~~li...~.;f~,~';.;,;,:~;.:i;~'~b"~~~:I:;t/;:~~~~t~ ~:.~.. ~~.::.;.;:. [~~;irt!~i'~l. ,,,"h..!\,.. "" "",..(1 , ";.:;:~:;:r{t~:":):':["j}~)I: I ':: ;;; .;~ "::,:~::,~~ ~:;;:~ :, ; ,. ':, " ',,:,:; ;::::,- ',h., ",';':~ .":.-y!\ .' . '1 \'~.\l ',,' CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, March 2, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: Mayor-Commissioner Corrunissioner Corrunissioner Commissioner Commissioner '--~ ' i ~ . '.>' ../ ",,;:". . . ~ .._',~. ' ~, I '-"". , '\,', F. C. IUddleton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClarnma Sidney Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer --. ...- ~ .-..---...._-~- Jr. , ;,' . i j I . '" 1 ,~ ! , '. .. ~ , I The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Dr. D. P. McGeachy, of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. With the consent of the Commissioners, Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., appeared before the Commission relative to zoning under the hardship clause of Lots 2,3,4, Block 5, Starr and Savery's Addition, stating that the Commission had zoned these lots (which are adjacent to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension)on March 6, 1950, to permit use for church purposes but prohibiting use of the lots for parking. Mr. Casler stated that due to the parking situation near the churches the Episcopal Church now desires to use the lots for parking and it was his understanding that such use was now permitted under the new Zoning Act but that the Church did not want to go ahead without notifying the City Commission. He also inquired if the City would install cut backs in the curb. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to look into the matter and ascertain what is necessary to be done and report to the Commission at the next meeting. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1953, be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading be dispensed with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that six bids had been received for the resurfacing of Prospect Avenue from Court Street to Turner Street. The bids were read as follows: Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs Burton Walker Co., Plant City Campbell Paving Co., Clearw~ter W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin $1,350.00 1,332.00 990.00 1,080.00 1,116.00 2,700.00 The City Manager recoramended accepting the bid of Paul Giuliani Company. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the low bid of Paul Giuliani Cornpany be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that six bids had been received for the paving of Lake Drive from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to Harvard Street. The bids were read as follows: Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs Burton Walker Constr. Co., Plant City Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin $10,963.70 9,203.90 10,893.00 10,285.00 9,792.00 10,726.00 ~ Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that three bids had been received ror summer uniforms for the Police Department. The bids were read as follows: ~r. trousers 80 shirts Bob Johnson Uniform Co., Jacksonville '1,014.00 ~3f6.00 McCaine Unirorm Co., Birmingham, Ala. 777.00 300.00 Sanitary Cleaners, Clearwater 1,117.00 340.00 The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Bob Johnson Unirorm Company. Commissioner Bates moved that the proposal of the Bob Johnson Unirorm Company be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that the Commission accept the low bid of R. M. Thompson Company to construct the Skycrest sewage treatment plant at a cost of $79,945.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation for the awarding or the contract for the sewage treatment plant in Skycrest to R. M. Thompson Company be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. It was recom~ended by the City Manager that the low bid of the Industrial Pump Corporation for three deep well turbine pumps at $5,265.00 be accepted. Commissioner Russell moved that the low bid of the Industrial Pump Corporation, Tampa, at $5,265.00 be accepted. Motion was seconded by Con~issioner Strang and carried unanimously. ." .. It;:'. ,'~~--.. .. <111 .. ::-."."0 '<'.:,,' ""fi'~.' 1:1.\' ~.:[~~'t'\~~ ". 3:? , " , " ,": ,,:,: f " '.." . ' ~ '1'. : . , . f ' I i ' I I ," ..', , , r ~ ,; . ~. !:~ <. .: :,...' .:.' ,,"". . '. .,;~ .... '.~, . ., ~."~ ;.:,',.....~~< 3i -2- CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 .,. The City l>1anager recommended that the Commission accept the bid of Mr. Ro~er Bouchard, agent for the Travelers Insurance Company, for $7,433.15 for the City's comprehensive general liability insurance for one year. The City 14anager reported that this company had given outstanding service during the past year on this policy and also pointed out that this company had not shared in the City's fire insurance or any other City policy. C ommissi oner Crown moved that the City .'Aanager t s recommendation be approved and that the general liability policy be awarded to Roger Bouchard Company. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was explained by the City Manager that of the four trucks for which bids were received at the last lneeting, two were intended for the Gas and Water Department, the ~ ton pick-up and the ~ ton with utility body; the one ton truck with chassis and cab for the Parks Department would replace the 1934 water tank truck; the other one ton truck with chassis and cab would be used by the Public Service Department for sewer line maintenance. He recommended the low bid of $5,807.55 from Larry Dimmit, Inc. CommissioIler Crown moved that the City hanager' 5 recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor su~gested that a man be put on duty at night to clean the areas in the downtown section which the mechanized street sweeper is not able to reach because o:f the cars parked on the street. In re~ard to considering Ordinance 632, regulating new plats and subdivisions, the City Attorney reported that some changes had been suggested by the State Board of Health, the City wanager and the City Engineer. The Mayor suggested that the proposed ordinance be sent to the Zonin~ Board :for their recommendations and comments. Commissioner Crown moved that the proposed OrdinAnce 632 be re:ferred to the Zoning Board for its recorr~endations and suggestions in an early report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously,. ,......,., -', : :J:-;.~...b "t t 1 i , I \ '" ) '. ' . .' . ~.." . I i ,~ . . , ~ ,~ ~ '. ~:l ~ J 'q 1J ~ :1 1 j I I I j " ",j I ,J Regarding the site near the west end of Courtney Campbell Causeway leased to Major W. R. Gunby, the City Attorney called attention to the fact that the City could, if it so desired, cancel the Gunby lease since Major Gunby had not obtained his permit to operate a television station within the six months period stated in the lease and asked the Commission for instructions. After some discussion. it was agreed that the City would take no action concerning the lease at this time since ~ajor Gunby would be unable to obtain a television permit unless he could show the F.C.C. that he had a site available for his proposed station. The City Attorney pointed out that Major Gunby had not complied with the terms o:f the lease requiring him to keep the grounds beautified. The City Manager was instructed to contact Major Gunby and request him to see that the ~round5 were properly cleaned. The ~ayor asked the City Manager to find out whether the occupant of the cottage located on the property was paying rent. The City Manager requested instruction as to whether the Commission wished to have the month-to-rnonth lease for the Hertz Drive-Ur-Self cancelled in order to beautify the grounds of Coachman Park. It was the feeling of the Commission that the owner should not have to vacate until the winter season is over. The Mayor suggested that the Park Development Committee (Co~~issioners Russell and Strang) be requested to study the matter and make a recommendation to the Commission; also to study the question of parking meters :for the Coachman Park parking lot on North Osceola. In regard to the request from Frances Demond for a tax settlement on Lots 12 and 13, Block 20, Maryrnont Subdivision, Commissioner Bates reported that the Tax Settlement Comrni ttee recommended that the Comf.iission accept a settlement of $1,800.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the Committee's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates reported that the Tax Settlement Committee had no recommendation to make at this time for the settlement of taxes on the American Legion property in Suburb Beautiful as some of the members of the Legion seemed to be of the impression that the taxes were or should have been cleared at the time the property was purchased by the Legion. The Clerk reported that it was his understanding that the lots in Block E had been acquired ~rom the Internal Improvement Board under the Murphy Act and that such title was issued subject to any outstanding municipal taxes. By consent, the Committee was instructed to contact the Legion officials, try to work out an understanding and bring back another report. Regarding the proposed plat for i'-1cVeigh , Subdivision located at the southeast corner of Missouri and Druid Road, the City ~anager reported the City Engineer found a drainage condition that needed correction and that the sanitary condition should be worked out in accordance with the State Board o~ Health's suggestions. With the exception of these items, the City Manager and the City Engineer recommended that the plat be approved. The Manager also reported that the owners of the subdivision would like the territory taken into the City limits. The Commission discussed ways and means of getting this subdivision incorporated in the City limits and the City Attorney said that he would prepare a Resolution to present to the Commission regarding this matter. The City 1~anager stated the owners of the subdivision had indicated that they would comply with the regulations contained in the proposed ordinance regulating new subdivisions. Commissioner Strang moved that the plat be accepted according to the City ~anager's recommendation and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. ~ ,/ .... ~ .... l I . . , "', "',' -: .t ., ' " , . , .',' ~ : , 1. :~:: .., . ;.:tf ..'iF' ~~ ;:,:,","''''\, ...... . i ,I , I 1 I l- I 2 1 I I ".,1 .- ) . .1 " ". ,"" ',' '.', ".."",,, 'f:;"":\":"""'.1""""t:~~~~~1:ir < " " ' ;,.",' ,;~: :"':~J:,~~~,:~,r:~';~'0<~1:rJ0;jgiY~i~i;jii:iL~~~;~;':~~ldi~:i~-]~';;;;7:~T':/~:i:',: \~::.: ,\)[~~. -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 In regard to the Clearwater Bay Club lease, the City Attorney reported that he had served notice to vacate on Mr. Paul Johns, who according to the City records is the lessee; however, Mr. Johns had apparently sold the business to Mr. Chris Catacosinos without notirying the City so the lease had not been assigned to him. The City Attorney r~ad a letter from Mr. Chris Catacosinos requesting the Commission to permit him to remain on the property as a tenant at sufferance until suitable quarters ror the business can be found. Upon inquiry,.Mr. Catacosinos stated he would like an extended period of 90 days. Commissioner Strang moved that the Corr~ission extend the lease for three months at $150.00 per month, until June 1, 1953. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney described the proposal of Mr. F. G. Nelson to erect a $350,000.00 motel on the pro~erty presently leased to the Clearwater Beach Court. He reported Mr. ~elson proposed to pay as rental an amount equal to 4% of the total value of the land, which has recently been appraised by three registered appraisers at $93,225.00. He added that Mr. Nelson in addition would pay State, County and City taxes. Mr. Alfred Vasconi, associate architect, presented s sketch of the plans and described them as containing one 1 story buildin~ and three 2 story buildings, including shuffleboard courts, recreation lounge, restaurant, buildings, including shuffleboard courts, recreation lounge, restaurant, swimming pool, and off street parkin~ sp~ce for all occupants. Another proposal was presented by Mr. Ralph DeLeo, who planned to erect three circular type buildings containing 24 rental units with space on the grounds for a public park and children's play- ground. He stated he would pay the City 10% of the net income as rent, assume City and County taxes, and would like to have a ten year lease with option to renew. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Beach Association protest- ing the granting of a long term lease on this property and su~gesting that it be retained for parking and recreational purposes. The Mayor pointed out that the COlmnission has set aside the property behind the Park Inn as a future parking area. Mr. John Cosgrove, Mr. Charles Kerekes and Mr. J. A. Novotny addressed the Commission asking that action be delayed. Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., addressed the Commission pointing out the advantages that the City would receive from the pro- posed improvement. In discussing Mr. Nelson's proposal, Mr. Russell stated that he would like to see the rent set at $4,000.00 instead of being based on the appraised value of $93,225.00. Commissioner Crown suggested that any lease con- tain provisions ~or the revaluation every ten years by a Board of Appraisers, one to be appointed by the City and one by Mr. Nelson and the third by the two appraisers so appointed. Commissioner Russell moved that the City enter into a lease with Mr. Nelson under the terms of which Mr. Nelson would erect a $350,000.00 motel on the designated site; the agreement to contain a revaluation clause as to the amount of rent to be paid to tha City plus taxes; the lease to be prepared and submitted to the COlnmission for a ~inal approval at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Mr. Lloyd Phillips addressed the Commission congratulating them on the action they had taken. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Beach Association requesting that the property between the Beach Civic Center recreation building (Chamber of Commerce) and Causeway Boulevard be used for shuffleboard courts and requesting that no 1ease be made in this area for any other purpose. After dis- cussion by the Commission, the Mayor su~~ested that the City ~lanager be instructed to get an estimate as to the cost of building four shufrleboard courts and to meet with representatives of the Clearwater Beach Association to discuss their taking over the organization of another shuffleboard center and club with a view to making it self-sustaining. By consent, the Commission agreed to this suggestion. Commissioner Strang, reporting for the Committee appointed to investigate the need for additional cabs in the City, stated that he and the City ~anager had gone to the larger hotels, the railroad stations and other. places and in the course of interviewing doormen, managers of hotels, railroad agents, porters, etc., found that there is some need for additional cabs. He reported that the Police Department is having stickers put on the cabs that are actually in operation and it was thought that the new quarterly reports from the taxicab companies would show the number of cabs actually being used and in the ruture would indicate whether there was a need for additional service. It was the recommendation of the Committee that one additional permit each be granted to Mr. J. H. Blackburn and Mr. Wm. Ward. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission grant one additional permit to Mr. Blackburn and one additional permit to I~. Ward. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested that the matter of appointing members to the Building Contractors Board be deferred to the next meeting. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Crest Lake Association opposing any further filling in of submerged land in Clearwater Bay. Commissioner Russell moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor stated that the Commi~sion is giving serious thought to the purChase of the bay bottom land on the south side of the Causeway and possibly trading the submerged land at StevensoIl Creek in on the purchase price; secondly, that Mr. Skinner has amended his plans for the north side of the Causeway so that it will be a much smaller project embracing the mangrove islands and part of the adjacent submerged land. It was the opinion of the Mayor that the situation will soon be cleared up by having no development on the north side. He reported that he had conferred with several attorneys in Clearwater and it was their opinion that a condemnation suit would not be successful as there are no present plans fpr using the area for park purposes. The City Attorney called to the attention ot the / ,./. fl ,/ ...,. -~---_. 'f' f~. ~.'. <' !. ,.'..'. .,J, .:, ' .cc. " ,~ , . [ , !' i' . _~-;"____;""___,___ ________ _' ___ _ __ __nn__ __ J ,;,1"", "" " ..",~ ~~/:.';:r;':Yr'~;7"~.""""1 ',<'!:t.\;~~/:\', ;':;.:"~ , .' '. '.....', "> ~".. t ::,":':>?:",:'d', .'1 ':~,', " ."":i -......, ". -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 newspaper reporters present the article in the issue of the Clearwater Sun of Sunday, warch 1st, containing nine statements in reference to the proposal to fill submerged lands in Clearwater Bay, stating that of the nine points, eight were in error, and were not a statement of fact. He said that he was making this statment because the article in the Clearwater Sun had created the false impression that the City was not taking the proper steps to curtail the pumping in of submerged land. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs relative to development of submerged lands, said Resolution bein~ set forth in the following pages of these Minutes and made a part hereof. The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs. William Healy which was enclosed with twelve sheets of signatures to a petition opposing filling of submerged land in Clearwater Bay. Commissioner Crown moved that the petitions be accepted and made a part of the public records. Motion was seconded by Corr~issioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager recomnended that the City assume the cost of putting in an eighteen inch pipe line at an estimated cost of $515.00 for 165 feet in the area along Cleveland Street in the Skycrest Subdivision designated as a public park. Commissioner Russell moved that the culverts on Cleveland Street in Skycrest Subdivision at the area indicated as a City Park be approved at an estimated cost of $515.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.~ It was reported by the City Manager that a lease had been prepared and signed subject to acceptance by the City Commission for Mr. Phil Harris to operate a gift shop in Room 9 of the Marina Building at a rental of $175.00 a montn for five years. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Nanager's recommendation be accepted and the lease approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. In reference to renting the restaurant section of the Marina, the City Manager sug~ested that the City mi~ht rent the space more readily if it were listed with the local real estate brokers and possibly advertised in some national restaurant magazin~. By consent, the matter was referred to the Mayor and the City Attorney to check into it and bring back a report. The City Attorney read a letter from the Clearwater Beach Association expressing appreciation for the fine job of resurfacing just completed on the west bridge of the Clearwater Causeway. Commissioner Crown moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of the following water main extensions to serve subdivisions outside the City limits on the usual main extension agreements for which checks are on file: . I. I ",,'.:.. ~ ":( ,."<,,),, 'j ,\ I \ ! i ! Ardmore Sub., 992 ft. of Ii" pipe & 386 ft. of 1" pipe Macomber Ave., 120 ft. of 2" water main Prescott Ave., 250 ft. of 2" water main Poinsettia Ave., 375 ft. of 2" water main Betty Lane Hei~hts Sub., 63$ ft. of 6" & 1212 ft. of 2" pipe Young Ave., 320 ft. of 6" and 1910 ft. of 2" pipe Woodside Ave., 560 ft. of 2" water main Est. cost l675.00 95.00 195.00 2$0.00 595.00 2 ,L,..05. 00 400000 Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of the following gas and water main extensions inside the City: 330 feet of 2 inch gas main on Cleveland St. and 290 feet of Ii inch ~as main in easement on Comet Ave. 330 feet of 2 inch water main in New Marymont Sub. $425.00 230.00 J Commission~r Crown moved that the City manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that two traffic li~hts be installed, one at the intersection of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Highland Avenue at an estimated cost of $790.60, and one at the intersection of Court Street and Greenwood Avenue at an estimated cost of $534.50~ Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager's recornmendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell sug~ested that publicity be given to the location of the new lights and that warning signs be placed 500 feet from the intersections. The Mayor reported a letter from Mr. John W. Bates in which he stated he wished to resign as a Trustee of the Youth Maritime Center since he was now a City Commissioner and suggested the appointment of ~~. Alex Williams. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. Williams to replace Mr. Bates as Trustee of the Youth ~aritime Center. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor's recommenda- tion for the appointment of Alex Williams be approved and that Mr. Bates' resigna- tion be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that the Clearwater Yacht Club is building additional boat slips along the south side of the Yacht Basin which will interfere with the launching ramp being used by the Youth Maritime Center. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Bates meet with the Trustees of the Maritime Center and work out some proposal to submit to the Clearwater Yacht Club. . " .t#. - ! . .~ _:::...-t'1~_-... . . .. ~r.f" _'- l~ . ',." J . :,- ." .,.': ." : :.,.,' '--:. <:' I -",~- Jf/ i .. II . ", .r.' i,~t;,11?~,t' I" .',',.. . ""l'/'i. \" 1~~';f!~1~lj >:.:, -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 The City Attorney read a letter from t~. Herbert Blanton calling the Commission's attention to two tracts of land which are on the market in case the City would be interested in buying the land for water exploration purposes, the land being described as follows: Tract 1. 80 acres in the Curlew section about two miles north of Mecca fronting on u.S. 19, $500.00 per acre, total price, $40,000.00. Tract 2. 150 acres northeast of Clearwater, located on the north side of the road from Dunedin to Oldsmar, just west of the S.A.L. railroad track, $300.00 per acre, total price, $45,000.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. A Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs was read by the City Attorney which requested the Commission to consider establishing a Visiting Nurse Association. The City Attorney stated that a Visiting District Nurse Association has been organized headed by Mrs. Ralph Richards and backed by the County Board of Health. Commissioner Russell moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. A letter was read by the City Attorney from Mr. Robert Wilson, City Prosecutor, stating that he was enclosing a letter from the American Bar Association in reference to a Traffic Institute to be held at the University of Alabama, and suggesting that some City official be authorized to attend. The City A~torney also read the letter from the American Bar Association describing the Institute to be held from April l3-17th at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and suggesting that City judges and prosecutors attend. The Mayor recommended that no action be taken on this matter as there would be a short course of the same nature offered at the University of Florida possibly this suwner. The Commission now adjourned as City Commission, and acting as Trustees or the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Russell and unanimously carried, approved the admission or the following employees into membership in the Pension Plan: Ralph Victor, Policeman, George W. Sculley, Laborer in the Parks Department, Coy Jones, Laborer in the Gas Plant, Grady I. Rocker and Manuel Peters, ~aborers in the Public Service Department. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. .'.',' . ~~!;l,?jli!i~:~~ .1 ' .,t"", it..'I -F ." '; 1 ;\:.~ .~~ "'~' . " .','.:'.,:1.... '. ii,,":.,,': . ~. 1 '" ..' . ,;;;j~,~,;: ~~~;;K ' . Attest: z~// Auditor and Clerk , -,;.-..~ . t ' " ~: ;~!;:;;;',.".;'~1;:~2'G~~i,~,;L';i;~,;,,: ",.,.,. !;iiftIJ:tJfL . ~ ..,,:.:},,~"~';'~...;.!..:.:~.,. ;::', 't,!" "..,,: ::..~ ~ :"_~;;',~: ..,...;,' ... CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 February 27, 1953 ..' "'..' '" Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates ",I ':', I ,~~ ,,' ~'\:~;:Jf'" Gentlemen: The regular meeting of the City Commission ~ll be held on Monday afternoon, March 2, 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, (sl F. C. Middleton City Manager " . "\. ' , ":;": i..{,' IT '" -------------~-------------~----------~--------------~---------------_._~-------- I, i l , \ ~ ,. FCM:s Enclosure " ,\ ':,'. Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 2, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation. Dr. McGeachy, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes o~ the regular meeting of February 16, 1953. 3. Opening of bids for: A. Resurfacing Prospect Avenue from Court Street to Turner Street. B. Paving Lake Drive ~rom Gulf-to-Bay to Harvard Street. C. Police summer uniforms. 4. Tabulation of bids for: A. Sewage Treatment Plant in Skye rest Area. B. Water pumps for new wells. C. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for the City. D. Four new trucks for various Departments of the City. 5. Commission's consideration of items ~rom the City Attorney's Of rice. A. Ordinance No. 632, Subdivisions, on its second and third reading. B. Request for instructions re~arding Gunby Lease and'Hertz Drive-ur-se1f Service Lease. (Glen Allen). 6. Commission's consideration of: A. Report from Tax Settlement Committee. (Comm. Bates) B. Approval of Plat for McVeigh Subdivision. C. Lease for Clearwater Bay Club. (Letter from Chris Catacos1nos) D. Clearwater Beach Court. (With reference to transfer of lease) E. Report with reference to Taxi Permi~s. (Comm. Strang and City Manager) F. Appointment of members to Building ~ontr~ctors EXaAlining Board. G. Letter from Crest Lake Association. H. Petitions from various individuals regarding Bay Bottom Lands. I. Report on installing culverts along Cleveland St. in Skycrest Subdivision at area dedicated as City Park. (City Engineer) J. Marina Lease. K. Letter from Clearwater Beach Association (Mr. Caldwell) 7. Approval of Utility and Improvement ~rk orders. 8. Letter from Herbert Blanton with reference to purchase of land for water wells. 9. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan. , _.,.t::~<!. ."'~., t'11\ff~~Li ",,,,,,h,'.l,',,~,,~~"-Il\ l~~~~[l~:\ , . " , ----~-------------~--~-------~-----------~--~--~---~--------~-~---~~~----------~-- Honorable Mayor and City Commission City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Clearwater, Florida February 24, 1953 In re: Bay Club Lease As you undoubtedly know, Mr. Paul Johns has assigned his rights to the premises known as the Clearwater Bay Club to me and this lease expires on or about March 1, 1953. The terms of the lease call for $300 per month and includes the property known as the Bay Drive In also, which the City has leased to Mr. Gus Drulis, said lease to take effect March 1, 1953. I respectfully petition this Honorable Board to allow me to continue the operation of the business there for a reasonable length of time as a tenant at sufferance until suitable quarters for the business can be .found. At present we are negotiating for such a spot but have not worked out all the details. I propose to the City Commission to pay a monthly rental thereon, during the term of my tenancy at sufferance, of $150, which will make the total income .from the two properties exactly the same as it is now, or .300 per month. I have been running a respectable place since taking oyer the business and teal that it is no't a discredit to the community. Trusting that you will give this your .favorable consideration at an early date, I remain Sincerely yours, /s/ Chris Cataoos1noe _........'r;Jn._._ _._ , :1' . . ,';,,; , ",',..1>' ,;,(,:~~'i,~~:;;'r<i\'1~>,~~;';tr~rr-'iik:':~r~t~~;,i'~( ,".., ,. r~~~;:]j~~~':';si2.,~,~,;,,~:.~~,,~~::~:;;I,:i~:';\:: ;~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 27 Feb. 53 To the Hon. Mayor & City Commission City of Clearwater Gentlemen: The following is a resolution adopted with no dissent at the February meeting of this Association. That the City Commission be requested to study the over-all parking problem of Clearwater Beach and especially the area from the beach end of the west bridge to the Gulf, including the one or two blocks north and south ot Causeway Blvd. We look with alarm on any proposals which would tie up the city owned land on the island by a long term lease. We respectfully suggest that the growth is such that if not now at least in a very few years, these areas are going to be needed for parking and recreation purposes. Respectfully, /s/ John C. Cosgrove Vice-Pres., Clearwater Beach Association ~----------------~-~---~--------------~--------------------------------~--~-~---~- 27 Feb. 53 To the Hon. Mayor & City Commission City of Clearwater Gentlemen: The following resolution approved at the last regular meeting of this Association, and now approved by our Directors is herewith offered for your consideration and approval: Resolved that, in view of past discussions and encouragement from our City Manager, and the Chamber of Commerce, the property between the Civic Center recreation building and Causeway Boulevard be used for shuffleboard courts, and we request that no lease(s) be made on this part of the Civic Center area for any other purpose; also that the Courts be put in as soon as possible. Respectfully, /s/ John C. Cosgrove Vice-Pres., Clearwater Beach Association --------------~---------------~-------------------------------------~-~-----~-~- February 19, 1953 Honorable Herbert M. Brown, Mayor - City of Clearwater. Dear Mayor Brown: At its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, February IS, 1953, the Crest Lake Association passed a resolution expressing strong opposition to any further filling-in of submerged lands in the bay at Clearwater, for residential or other purposes, because the concensus of opinion of its members is that such developments would seriously impair the scenic beauty of our City's water-front, and be definitely detrimental to the best interests of the City and the City'S inhabitants as a whole. The resolution requested me, as the Association's president, to send you a written protest urging you and your fellow Commissioners to use all possible legal measures to prevent any and all further developments of this nature. Respectfully yours, CREST LAKE ASSOCIATION, By /s/ Francis D. Hughey, President ---~--------~~--------------------------------------------------------~--------- To the Honorable Mayor and The City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 2, 1953 At the regular meeting of The Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs held February 27, 1953, the following resolution was unanimously adopted to writ: Whereas: Certain individuals propose to develop certain submerged lands in Clearwater Bay, Florida, and Whereas; it is believed large proportion of the general Clearwater public offers objections to such proposal, because said publiC believes that, in the light of available information, the proposed development would constitute a serious detriment to, or cause the destruction ot the natural beauty ot said Bay, hinder fishing and boating if not destroy same, and result in traffic congestion between the mainland"and Clearwater Beach, it, aforesaid known p~oject8 are followed ou~, (Continued) ~~-,.. :. ;:;'",;,.~ .~. ~:. ! ", :~.r~ . 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CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 (Continued) Now, therefore, be it be Resolved, by this Federation, after full discussion, tpat the Honorable Mayor and the City Commission of Clearwater, Florida, be, and are hereby requested, NOT to give approval to any proposals or pending matters designed to accomplish any of the proposed underwater land developments, without and until further study can be made of the alleged claims of private under-water land owners that would permit them to carryon contemplated projects in Clearwater Bay, and, further if and after thorough research and technical study it should appear that there are certain claims susceptible of successful assertion, and such as will permit the claimants of such submerged lands to do and perform the projects in question as contemplated by said claimants, that in such event the City of Clearwater is hereby urged to begin and enter into such negotiations for the ownership by the City of Clearwater the submerged lands in question as appear feasible and to the best interests of the City of Clearwater, and be it further Resolved, That, in the event the City of Clearwater does not possess the power of eminent domain" it is hereby urged that steps be taken by the City of Clearwater, to recommend to the State Legislature the enactment of laws vesting said power in the City of Clearwater. Respectfully, /s/ U. M. Slater, President --------------------------~----------------------------~----------------~--------- Hon. Mayor Brown and City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Clearwater Beach, Feb. 10, 1953 Attached hereto are petitions in regard to the matter of the proposed use of submerged lands in Clearwater Bay and of the islands in the bay. The signatures on these petitions represent the opposition of individuals living, largely, in Clearwater Beach and there are many more obtainable, both on the beach and in various sections of the mainland. If the Army engineers grant a permit more signatures will be obtained and sent to you; many have stated an interest in getting further signatures. I am sure that you wish an expression of the attitude of the many citizens who had no opportunity to express themselves at the Town Meeting, either for lack of time or courage or because for various reasons they could not be present. Yours very truly, /s/ Augusta B. Healy (Mts.~ ,Wm; ,He1,lly) 830 Mandalay Road. Attached: 6 folders, 12 sheets. ----------------------------------------~---------_._----------------------~-----~-- 26 Feb. 53 Mr. Francis Middleton City of Clearwater My Dear Mr. Middleton: As spokesman for the Directors of this Association I want to express our appreciation, and that of every motorist who has been involved, for the fine job of resurfacing just completed on the Beach (Causeway) end bridge. Will you pass this letter on to the City official(s) who, with you, were responsible for this needed repair work? _ Cordially, /s/ L. S. Caldwell Pres., Clearwater Beach Association -----------------~--------------------------------------------------------------~- 475 E. Shore Drive Clearwater Beach, Fla. December 22, 1952 Hon. Herbert Brown City Commission Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Inasmuch as the Trustees of the Youth Maritime Center report to the City Commission it seems inadvisable for me to continue as a member of that board. Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation and suggest for your consideration Mr. Alex Williams as a replacement. Mr. Williams is very active in youth affairs and the appointment will meet with favor by the other Board members. JWB:rs Resp'ectfully yours, /sl John Bates ~, ~, , ~""~"l'~.,... ..."C::2~Gi:::::;:;;;;it'y!~'''' ,.. , ::,,:'iA;":~ft .. ~:~':"";::; ,'. ,\~<\~,,~<tJ\l~}F\t:f:~:,:';;:;r~~'t~;::'T:;"T'~" 'r,: . J):: /;~~~h~:;~:l~~~;j~~.~j~"~;~i;<::~.:.:: :.;~:'~:; "~' .::. . :.;. ',~ ;;:,..,,' ~.. ~ \. . -....'.f.< ..: -.". ,- ......... CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 :nt'.,. '...i~~~;i . . I~r-!':;'.; ,! ~Jil{tlll:l ;f~i~~;~4;):\~:D , ''',,'' "'; . " . . Gi;>:,;s I F~bruary 12, 1953 To the Honorable City Commi.ssioners City of Clearwater, Florida. Gentlemen: We hereby submit, on behalf of clients, proposals to sell to the City of Clearwater either or both of the two tracts of land hereinafter described, should the City be interested at this time in acquiring land for ~ater exploration purpose. \ Both these tracts are currently on the market at the figures herein quoted. This offer, therefore, is subject to prior sale, as both tracts are being exposed to other prospective buyers. TRACT #1. gO Acres in the Curlew section, fronting 1320 feet more or 1es8 on U.S. 619, legally described as the So.t or the SE; of Section Ig, Township 28 South, Range 15 East. Price: $500.00 per acre. TRACT #2. 150 Acres northeast of Clearwater, legally described as the NE~ of the SEt: NW* or the NE~: and SE~ of NE~, less five acres in the Southeast corner, and the SEi of the NE~, Section 21, Township 2g South, Range 16 East. Price: $300.00 per acre. On Tract #1 arrangements might be worked out whereby the owner could retain a portion of U.S. #19 frontage at an adjusted price. We will be glad to discuss further details with the Commission if you give these proposals your consideration. Yours very truly, BLANTON REALTY COMPANY /s/ Herbert Blanton -~--~--~-----~~---~--------------------------------------------------------------- To His Honor The Mayor and the City Commission of the City or Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 2, 1953 The following resolution was approved by The Clearwat.er Federation of Civic Clubs at its meeting of February 27, 1953. Quote Ex.C. "Whereas the City of Clearwater with its population or 20,000 people is in great need of a Visiting District Nurse for the chronically ill, the aged infirm, and the sick poor, and "Whereas there is no provision for such care in t.his city, and ~~ereas the concensus of opinion of the general public is that such a provision of District Nurses is essential for this humanitarian purpose, It is urged that early consideration be given this resolution by the City of Clearwater as it is felt the City owes it to its underpriviledged citizens to provide adequate nursing service without cost to the unfortunate." Respect.fully, /s/ U. M. Slater, President, Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs -_________._~________~__________~r_.._~______~~~_~.~__~~~_~____________________~_~ Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 5th, 1953 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that. Manuel Peters, Laborer in the Public Service Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on September 29, 1949. He is under ~5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o~ the Employees Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Is/. Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson "'" , .'JNI _1' ',."','.:t ,I,' :"," .': \ -' , " . ~ . . .~> ',..., J. / ~ .'.: ;'. .:: . ,,:.: .:..~I~~.I..~.; .~. fii~_);~~~~~J{2f}it~.{, : :~.~I:'~ ~~~. ~~~:!;;, Honorab1e City Commdssioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February jrd, 1953 . .' ~ '.:', ~".' " '. ~ - ," . ." . , , .." ",';;:' :', .C'" \'!""""~"~i\':~f"'\~':'rii~:Wf'.t'7('~rr~r'!'~~,l;::' '",<,.. '"M. _'~" :,;::,>;;'2.~~2d{ti:~:1i;~:~}~i;ii~t~l.~i " ," ..': _1. CITY OONU~SSION MEETING March 2, 1953 Very truly yours, Advisory Committee or the Employees' Pension Fund. /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Helen Peters Is/ Dick Nelson ,~'Iti 1~~~lj~ f ': .....,'v..',.. t~" '.:Z'~'. :' ",:, .~ I.', .' r'.:' >" ~.~:.', IL:~::: ~:J:.:~~)i:', . : '~){;~,"-i/':::(" As Trustees of the City of C1earwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Coy Jones, Laborer in the Gas Plant, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on June 2;, 1952. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil ~ervice. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund. /.s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /.s/ Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson ~-----~---------~--------------------------------------~-~--------~-~-----------~ Honorable City Comnissioners Clearwater Florida Feb. 10, 195.3 Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Ralph Victor, Policeman, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on August 1, 1952. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements o~ our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of t~e Employees' Pension Fund Is! Paul Kane) Chairman Is/. Helen Peters Is! Dick :Nelson -~-~----~~------------~----------------------~------~--~------------~-------~-~-- Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that George W. Sculley, Laborer in the Parks Department, has been duly exaudned by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on July 2, 1952. He is under ~5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Co~nittee that he be accepted into membership. February jrd, 1953 --~~~-~----~--------~---~~-----------~~~-----~-~-~----------~------~---------~--- Honorable City Commdssioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Grady I. Rocker, laborer in the Public Service Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on July 14th, 1952, and is urlder 45 years of age. He meets th e requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Comndttee that he be accepted into membership. Feb. 13, 1953 Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o~ the Employees Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Helen ~eters /s/ Dick Nelson --~--~-~-~~-~-~-------------~---------~---------------- - . -....:;;"....." � �. � CTTY COMMISSION ME�TING March 2, 1953 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, March 2, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the followin� membera present; Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: F. C. Pdiddleton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager Jr. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer ihe Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Dr. D. P, McGeachy, of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cle�rwater. With the consent of the Commissioners, Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., appeared before the Commission relative to zonin� under the hardship clause of Lots 2,3,�., Block 5, Starr and Savery's Addztion, stating that the Commission had zoned these lots (which are adjacent to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension)on March 6, 1950, to permit use for church purposes but prohibiting use of the lots for parking. Mr. Casler stated that due to the parking situation near the churches the EpiscoPal Ctiuri:h n�w d2sires to use the lots for parking and it was his understanding that such use was now permitted under the new Zoning Act but that the Church did not want to go ahead without notifyin� the City Commission. H2 also znquired if the City would install cut backs in the curb. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to look into the matter and ascertain what is necessary to be done and report to the Commission at the next nieeting. Commissioner Bates moved that the minuLes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1953, be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in �ariting and their reading be dispensed with. Motion was seconded b3r Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City RianagEr reported that six bids had been received for the resurfacing of Prospect Avenue from Court Street to Turner Street. The bids were read as follows: Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs Burton Walker Co., Plant City Carnpbell Paving Co. , Clearw:�ter W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin �1,350.00 1,332.00 9�0.00 1,0$0.00 1,116. 00 2 , '700 . 00 The City Manager recommended accepting the bid of Paul Giuliani Company. Commissioner Russell moved that the City i�danagerts recommendation be approved and the low bid of Paul Giuliani Co�pany be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City ti7ana;er reported that six bids had been rec2ived for the paving of Zake Drive from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to Harvard 5treet. The bids �rrere read as fallowsc Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa �10,g63.70. E, H. Holcomb, Jr., C,learwater 9�2p3�9p Paul Giuliani Co., ^1Grpon Sprin�s 10;$93,00 Burton Walker Constr. Go., Plant City 10,2$5.00 Campbell Paving Co., Glearwater 9,792.00 W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin 10,726.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred �o the City Manager for tabulation and recornmendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that three bids had been received for summer uniforms for the Police Department. The bids were read as follows: 60 r. trousers $0 shirts Bob Johnson Uniform Co., Jacksonville 1,01.1,..00 31 ,00 PQcCaine Ur.iform Co., Birmingham, Ala. '777.00 300.00 Sanitary Gleaners, Clearwat�r 1,11�.OG 3L�0.00 TY�e City Manager recommended acceptin� the bid of Bob Johnson Uniferm Company. Commissioner Bates moved that the progosal of the Bob Johnson Uniform Company be accepted. Motion was seconded by Cornmissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City T�ianager recommended that the Commission accept the low bid of R. M, Thompson Company to construct the Skycrest sewage treatment plan� at a cost of �79,945•00. Cor,unissioner Crown moved that the City i�anagerts recommendation for the awarding of the contract for the sewage treatment plant in Skycrest to R. M. Thompson Company be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissianer Strang and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that the low bid of the Industrial Pump Corporation f or thr�e deep well turbine pumps at �5,265:00 be accepted. Ccmmissioner Russell moved that the low bid of the Indus-trial Pump Coi�poration, Tampa, at �5,265,00 be accepted. Motion was seconded hy Conunissioner Strang and carried unanimously. � e� 3� _2.. CITY CONIMISSION MEETING A'farch 2, 1953 The City AZanager recommended that the Commission accept the bid of Mr. Roger Bouchard, agent for the Travelers Insurance Comp�ny, for ��,1�33•15 for the C'ity�s comprehensi,ve general liability insurance for one year. The City I�Ianager reported that this company had �iven outstandin� service during the past year on this policy and also pointed. out that this company had not shared in the City�s fire insurance or any other City policy. Commissioner Crown moved that the City '"lanagar�s. recomraendation be approved and that the general liability policy be awarded to Roger Bouchard Company. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was explained by the City vanager that of the 'four trucks for which bids were received at the last me.;ting, two were intended for the Cas and [��ater Department, the '� ton pick-up and the � ton with utility body; the one ton truck with chassis and cab for L he Farks Department would xeplace the 1�3�.��rater tank truck; the other one ton truck with chassis and cab would be used by the Public Service Department for sewer line maintenance. He recommended the low bid of �5,$0�.55 from Larry Dimenit, Inc, Commissioner Crown moved bhat the City 1"'anager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor su�gested that a man be put on duty at night to clean the areas in the downtown section which the mechanized street sweeper is not able to reach because of the cars parked on the s treet. In regard to considerino Ordinance 632, regulating new plats and .�tibdivisions, the City Attorney reported that some changes had been su�gested by the State Board of Haalth, the City 1�lanager and the City Engineer. The Mayor sug.�ested that the progosed ordinance be sent to the Zoning Board for their recommendations and comments. Commissioner Cro�,m moved i;l�at the proposed Ordinance 6,2 re referred to the Zoning Board fox its recommendations and suggestions in an early report. Motion was seconded by Com,missioner Bates and carried unanimously:. Regarding the site near the we�t end of Qourtney Campbell Causeway leased to i+�iajor W. R. Gunby, the City Attorney called attention to the fact that the City could, if it so desired, car�cel the Gunby lease since Major Gunby ha� not �btained his permit to operate a tele•vision station within the six months period stated in the iease and asked the Conmission for instructions. After some discussion, it was a;reed that the City would take no aation concerning the lease at this time since l�iajor �unUy would be ur.able to obtain a television permit unless he aould shew the F.C.C, that he had a site available for his proposed station. The City Attorney pointed out that i�ajor Gunby had not complied with the terms of the lease requiring him to keep the grounds baautified. The City i�ianaoer was instructed tc contact i�iajor Gunby and req_uest him to see that the grounds were properly cleaned. The i�iayor asked the City Manager to find out wY:ether the occupant of the cottage located on the property was paying rent. The City Manager requested instruction as to whether the Commission wished to have the month-to-month lease for the Hertz Drive-Ur-Self cancelled in order to beautify the grounds of Coachman Park. I� was the feeling of the Commission that the owner should not have to v�cate until the winter season is over. The Mayor sug�ested that the Park Development Commi�tee (Commissioners Russell and Strang) be requested te study the matter ana make a recommendation to the Commission; also to study the question of parking meters for the Coachman Park parking lot on North Oscpola. In regard to the rer,uest from Frances Demond for a tax settlement on Lots 12 and 13, Block 2D, Marymont Subditision, Commissioner Bates reported that the Tax Settlement Committee recommended that the Comraission acGept a settlement of �1,�90.00. Commissioner Crowri moved that the Committeets recommendation be ap�roved. Mation was seconded by Cc,mmissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates reported that the Tax Settlement Committee had no recommendation to make at this time for the settlemant of taxes on the American Leg�on property in Suburb Beautiful as some of the nembers of the Legion seemed to be of the impression tha� the taxss were or. should have been cleared at the �ime the property was purchased by the Legion. The Clerk reported that it was his understanding that the lats in Block E had been acquired from the Internal Improvenent Board under the Murphy Act and that such title was issued subject to any outstanding municipaZ taxes. By consent, the Committee was instructed to contact the Legion officials, try to work ou� an understanding and bring back another rep�rt. Regarding the proposed plat for �IcVeigh Subdivision located at the southeast corner of Missouri and Druid Road, the City ijianager reported the City Engineer found a drainage condition that needed correction and that the sanitary condition should be worked out in accordance with the State Board of Health�s suggestions. With the exception of these items, the City I�anager and the City Engineer recommended that the plat be approved. The Manager also reported that the owners of the subdivision would like the territory taken into the City limits. The Commission discussed ways and means of getting this subdivision incorporated in the City limits and the City Attorney said that he would prepare a Resolution to present to the Commission regarding this matter. The City 1'lanager stated the 4wners of the subdivision had indicated that they would comply with tliE regulations contained in the proposed ordinance regulatin� new subdivisions. Commissioner Strang movE:d that the plat be accepted according to the Cit,y 1"lanager�s recommendation and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. �� -� - CITY CO1VuVIIS3I0N MFETING Narch 2, 1953 In regard to the Clear�r�ater Bay Club lease, the City Attorney reported that he had served notice to vacate on Mr. Paul Johns, who according to the City reeords is the lessee; however, Mr. Johns had apparently s�ld the business to IKr. Chris Catacosinos without natifying the City so the leasE; had not been assigned to him. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr, Chris Catacosinos requesting the Commission to permit him to remain on the propert,y as a tenant at suff erance until suitable quarters for the business can be found. Upon inquiry,_Mr. Catacosinos stated he would like an extended period of 90 days. Commis'sioner Strang moved that the Cornmission extend the lease for three months at �150.00 per month, until June l, 1953. �otion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carrieci unanimously. The City Attorney described the proposal o£ Mr. F. G. Nelson �o erect a �350,000.00 motel on the pro�erty presently leased to the Clearwater Beach Court. He reported AZr. Nelsan proposed to pay as rental an amount equal to 4� of the total value of the land, which has recently been appraised by three registered appraisers at �93,225•00. He added that Njr: Nelson in addition would pay State, Count}* and City taxes. Mr. Alfred Vasconi, associate architect, presented s sketch of the plars and described them as con�aining one 1 story buildin� and three 2 story buildings, including shuffleboard courts, recreation lounge, restaurant, buildings, includin� shuifleboard courts, recreation lounga, restaurant, swimming pool, and off street parking space for all occupants. Another proposal was presented by Mr. Ralph DeLeo, who planned to erect thres circular type buildin�s containing 24 rental ��nits with space on �he grounds for a public park 3nd children's play- grour_�. He staised he would pay the City 10% of the net income as rent, assume City and County taxes, and woulci like to have a ten year lease with option to renew. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Beach Association protest- ing the granting of a long term lease on this property and su�gesting th�.t it be retained for parking and recreational purposes. The P�iayor pointed out that the Commission has set aside the pr�perty behind the Park Inn as a future parking area. Mr. John Cosgrove, Mr. Charles Kerekes and T�r. J. A, Novotny addressed th� Gommission asking that action be delayed. Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., addressed the Commission pointing out the advanta�es that the City would receive from the pro- posed improvement. In discussi�g Mr. Nelson's proposal, Mr. Russell state�i that h� would like to see the rent set at �4,000.00 instead of being based on the appra�.sed value of �93,225.00. Gommissioner Grown su�gested that any leasa con- tain provisions for the revaluation every ten years by a Board of Appraisers, one to be appointed by the �ity an3 one by rir. I�elson and the third by the tvto appraisers so appointed. Comm�ssioner Russell moved that the Citp enter into a lease witi� Mr. I�elson under the terms of which I�Ir. Nelson would erect a�350,OOU.00 mctel on the designated site; th.e agreement to contain a revaluation clause as to the amount of rent to be paid to the City plus taxes; the Iease to be preparsd and submitted �o the Couunission for a final approval at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissi�ner Strang a�id carried unanimously. P4r. Lloyd Phillips addressed the Cornmission con�ratula�ting them on the action they had taken. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Beach Association requssting that the property between the Bsach Civic Center recreation buildir�g (Chamber of Commerce) and Causeway Boulevard be used for shuffleboard courts and requesting that no lease be made in tiiis area for any other purpose. After dis- cussion by the Commission, the Idayor su;�ested that the City 1°lanager be instructed to get an estimate as to the cost af buildin� iour shuffleboard courts and �o meet- vrith representatives of the Clearwater Beach Association to discuss their taking over the organization of another shuffleboard canter and club with a�;iew to makino it self-sustaining. By cor.sent, the Gommission agreed to this su�gesti4n. Commissioner Strang, reporting for the Committee appointed to in4esti;ate the need for additional cabs in the Gity, stated that he and the City i``�anager had gone t� the largen c�,tels, the railroad stations and other-places and in the course of interviewing doo•rmen, managers oi hotels, railroad agents, porters, etc,, found that there is some need for'additional cabs. Iie reported that the Poli�e Department is having sticker� put on the cabs that are actually in nperation and it was thought that the new quarterly reports from the taxicab co;npanies would show the number o�' cabs actually being used and in the future would indicate whether there was a r.eed for additional servics. It tvas the recommendati:on of the Committee that one additional permit each be granted to Mr. �T. H. Blarkburn and Mr. Wm. Ward. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission orant one additional permit to Mr. 3laakburn and one additional permit to Nir. t9ard. P+Motion was s�conded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimousl�r. The viayor requested that the matter of appointing members �� the Building Contractors Board be deferred to the next meeting. The City Ai;i;orney read a Reso�ution from the Crest Lake Association opposing any further £illing in of submerged land in �lear�vater Bay. Commissioner Russell moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was s�conded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor stated that the Commission is giving serious thought to the purchase of the bay bottom land on the south side of �he Causeway and possibly txading the submerged land at Stevenson Creek in on the purch�se price; secondly, that Mr. Skinner has amended his plans for the north �ide of the Causeway so that it will be a much smaller project embracing the mangrove islands and part of the adjaaent submerged 1and. It was the apinion of the Mayor that the situa�i;ion will soon be clearsd up by having no develo�ment on the north side. He reported that he had conferr•ed with several attorneys in �leaxwater ar�d it was their opinion that a condemnation suit would not be successful as there are no present plar.s .fp-r using the area for park pur�oses. The Gity Attc�rney called to the attention o£ the � ��/ -4- CITY COMMISSION P�EETING r4arch 2, 1953 newspaper reporters present the ari;icle in the issue of the C1Earwater Sun of Sunday, Niarch lst, containing nine sta�ements in reference to the proposal to fil.l submerged lands in Clearwater Bay, stating that of the nine points, eight were in error, and were not a statsment of £act. He said that he was making this st.atment becau�e the article in the Clearwater Sun had creabed the false impression tr�at the City was not taking the proper steps to curtail the pumping in of submer�ed land. The City At�oxney read a Resolution from the Glearwater Federat.ion of Civic Clubs relative to development of submerged lands, said ResoZutio;� being set forth in the following pages of these Minutes and raade a part hereof. The City Attornay read a letter from Mrs. William Healy which was enclosed with twelve sY-ieets of signatures to a petition opposing fillzn� of submerged land in Clearwater Bay. Cotamissioner Crown moved that the petitions be accepted and made a part of the public records. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager racommended that the City assume the cost of putting in an eighteen inch pipe line at an estimated cost of �515.00 for 165 feet in the area alonj Cleveland Street in tne Slcycrest Subdivision designated as a public park. Conmissioner Russell moved that the culverts on Clev�land Street in Skycrest Subdivision at the area indicated as a City Park be approved at an estimated cost of �515.00. i'�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.•. It was reported by the City Manager tha.t a lease had been prep�red and signed snbject to acceptance by the City Cc�mmission for NIr. Phil Harris to operate a gift shop in Room 9 of the Niarina Building at a rental of �1�5.00 a month for five years. Commissioner Strang moved that the City l�ianager's recommendation be accepted and the lease approved. Motion was seconded by Conmissioner Russell and c3rried unanimously. • In reference to renting the restaurant section of the Marina, the City Manager sug�ested th�t the Gity might rent the space more readily if it were listed with the local real estate brokers and possibly advertised in some national restaurant ma�azine. By consent, the matter was referred to the Mayor and the City Attorney to check into it and bring ba�k a report. The City Attorney a,ead a letter from the Clearwater Beach Assaciation expressino appreai�tion for the fine jaY� of resurfacing just completed on the wes� bridge of the Glearwater Causeway. Commissioner Crown moved that the letter bP acceptad. Motion was seconded hy Commissi�ner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager recemmended the installation of the follawing water main extensions to serve subdivisions uutside the Gity limits on the usual main e:ctension ag.reements for which checks are on file: Ardmore Sub.; 992 ft. of 1�« pipe & 3�6 ft. of l" pipe Macomber Ave., 120 ft. of 2" water main Prescott Ave., 250 ft, of 2" water main Poinsettia Ave., 375 ft. �f 2'� watzr main Betty �ane Hei�hts Sub., 63$ ft. of 6't & 1212 ft. of 2« pipe Young Ave., 32� ft, of 61T and 1910 ft. of 2�' pipe Woodside Ave., 560 ft. of 2n water main Est. cost �n 7�6� 5 , 00 — 95.00 �95.00 2$0.00 595.00 2,405.00 1i.00. 00 Commissioner Cros�m moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commiss�oner Bates and carried unanimously. Ths City Manager recommended the installation of the following gas and water main extensions inside the City; 330 feet of 2 inch gas main on Cleveland St, and 290 feet of 1z inch gas main in ease�rient on Comet Ave. ��.25,00 330 feet oi 2 inch water main in New Nlarymont Sub. 230.00 Gommission�r Grawn mo�ed. that the City i�anager's recoma�endation he appr�vedv Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Idanager that two traffic lights be installed, one at the intersEction of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Highland Avenue at an estimated cost of �p790.60, and one at the intersection of Court Stree� and Greenwood Avenue at an estimated cost of �534.50�. Commissioner Strang moved that the City ManagerTs recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unaniraously. Comm�.sszoner Russell sug�ested that publicity be given to the location of the new li�hts and that warning signs be placed 500 feet from the intersections-. The P�layor reported a letter from i�ir. John W. Bates in which he stated he v:ished to resign as a Trustee of the Youth �'�aritime Center since he was now a City Cammissioner and suggested the appointment of i�lr. Alsx Williams. The Mayor recommended the appointment of i`fr. Will�ams to replace Mr. Bates as Trustee of the Youth j°iaritime Center. Cornmissioner Grown moved that the Mayor's recommenda- tion for the appointnent of Al�x Williams be approved and that Mr. Bates� resigna- tion be accepted. Motion vras seconded by Com�:lissioner Strang and carri�d unanimously. The City NZanager reparted that the Clearwater Yacht Club is building additional boat slips alon� the south side of the Yacht Basin which will interfere witn the launching ramp being used by the Youth Maritime Center. The Mayor suggested that Nr. Bates meet with the Trustees of the I�Iaritime Center and work out some proposal tQ submit to the Clearvrater Yacht Club. —5— CITY COi'�IIKTSSTON P2EETING I�iareh 2, 1953 The City Attorney read a letter from P4r. Herbert Blanton calling the Commission's a.ttention to two tracts of land which are on the market in case the City would be interested in buying the land for water exploration purposes, the lan.d being described as follows: Tract 1. $0 acres in the Curlew section about two miles north o£ Mecca fronting on U.S. 19: �500.00 per acre, total price, �40,000.00. Tract 2. 150 acres northeast of Clearwater, located on the north side of the roa�rn Dunedin to Oldsmar, just vrest of the S.A.L. railroad Lrack, �300.00 per acre, total price, �1�.5,000.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the letter. be accepted. P�Io�ion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. A Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Gluhs was read by the City Attorney which requested the Conmission to consider establishin; a Visiting Nurse Association. The City Attorney stated that a Visitin� District Nurse Association has been organized headed by NTrs. Ralph Rich�rds and backed by the County Board of Health. Commissioner Russell movcd that the lett�r be accepted. Motion vras seconded by Commi�sioner Strang and carried unanimously. A letter was read by the :ity Attorney fr•om Mr. Robert U?ilson, City Prosecutor, stating tnat he was enclosing a letter from the American; Bar Association in reference to a Traffic Institute to be held at the University of Alabama, and suggesting tliat some City official be authorized to attend. The City A�torney also read the letter from the American �ar Association describing the Iristitute to be held from April 13-17th at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and suggesting that City judges and prosecutors attend. The i�ayor recommended that no action:ne taken on this matter as there would be a short course of the same nature offered at the University of Florida possibly tnis sumrner. The Corilmission now adjourried as �itp Comu:ission, and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, on a motion by Coramissioner Strang which was seconded by Couunissioner Russell and unanimously carried, approved the admission of the fallowing employees into membership in the Pension Plan: Ralph Victor, Policeman, George W. Sculley, Laborer in the Parks Department, Coy Jor,�es, Laborer in the Gas Plant, Grady I. Rocker and �Ianuel Peters, LaborErs in the Public Service Department. There being no further husiness to come before the Board, the m�eting was adjourned at 6:Q0 P.M. Attest: a H. G. Wing City Auditor and Clerk .- �� Mayor-Commissiuner � �2 �� CZTX COMMISSIOn MEETING March 2, 1953 Feb�uary 27, 1953 Mayor-Commissionar Harbert M. Brown Ccmmissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell W. E. Strang, Jr., J�hn W. Bates Gentlemen: The regular m�eting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon, March 2, 1g53, at 1:3� p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. FCM:s Enclosure Sincerely yours, /s/ F. C. Middletan City i�anager Agenda - Citp Commission P4eeting of March 2, 1.953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation. Dr. NTcGeachy, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1953• 3. Opening of bids for: A. Resurfacing Praspect Avenue from Court Street to Turner St'reet. B. Paving Lake Drive from Gulf-to-Bay �o Harvard Streeto C. P�lice summer uniforms. �.. `Pabulation of bids for : A. Sewage Treatment ?lan+ in Skycres� Ar�a. B. Water pumps for new �rte?ls. G. Comprehensive General Liabi�ity Tnsurance for the City. D. Four n�ew trucks :for various Departments of the Citv. 5. Commission's consideration of items £rom the City AtL-orney►s Off3ce. A. Ordinance tVo. 63z, Subdivisions, on its second and third r�a�ing. B. Reques� for iristructions rejarding Giinby Lease and'Hertz Drive-ur-self Service Lease. (Glen Allen). 6. Commiss_on's consideration of: A. Repar� from Tax Settlement Committee. (Comm� Bates) B. Approval of Plat for McVeigh Subd:�.vision. C. �.ease for Clearwater Bay �lub. (Lrtter fram Chris Ca�acosinos) D. Clearwater Beach Court. (With reference to transfer of lease) E. Report with reference to Taxi Perra�ts. (Comm. St'rang and City Manager) F. Appointment of inembers to Builciing �or�tract�rs Examining Board. G. I�ettsr from Crest Lake Associatione H. Petitions from various individuals regarding Bay Bottom Lands. I. Report on installing culverts along Cleveland S�. in Skycrest Subdivision at area �edicabed as City Parko (City Engineer) J. Marina� Leaseo K. L�tter from Clearwater Beach Association (Mr. Caldwell) 7. Approjral of Utility and Improvement work ordera� $. Letter irom Herbert Blanton w�.th reference to pu�chase of land for water we11s. g, Any item not on the agenda wi.l'� be considered with the consent of the Commzssion. Adjournment Commission acting as �rustees for the pension plan. Honorable Mayor and City Commission City of Glearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemer�: Clearwater, Florida. February 2�., 1y53 In re. Bay Club Lease As you undoubtedly know, Mr. Paul Johns has assigned his rights to the premises known as the Glearwater Bay Club to me and this lease expires on or about March �, 1953. The terms of the lease call for �300 per month and includes the property known as the Bay Drive In also, whicn the City has leased to Mr. Gus Drulis, said lease to t�ake effect Niarch 1, 1953. I respectfully petitior� this Honorable Board to allow me to continue the operation of the husiness there for a reasonable len�th of time as a tenant at sufferance until suitable quarters for the business can be found. At present we are negotiating for suoh a spot but have not worked out all the details. I propose to the City Coramission to pay a monthly ren�al thereon, durin�; the term of my tenancy at sufferance, of �$150, which will make the total income from the two properties exactly the same as it is n�w, or �300 per montha I have been running a respectable place since taking over the business and feel that it is not a discredit to the community. Trusting that you will give this youx favorable consideration at an early date, I remain Sincerely yours, /s� Chris Gatacosinos CITX COMMISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 To the Hon. Mayor & City Commission City of Clearwater Gentlemen: 2� Feb. 53 The followin� is a resolution adopted with no dissen� at the February meeting of tk�is Association, That �he City Gommission be requested to study the over-all parking problem of Clearwater Beach and especially the area from the beach end of the west bridge to the Gu1f, includir.g the one or two blocks north and south cf Causeway Blvd. We look with alarm on any proposals which would tie up the city otvned land on the island by a long term lease. We respectfully suggest that the growth is such that if not now at least in a very few ,years, these areas are going to be needed fnr parkin; and recreation purposes. Respectfullx, /s� John C. Cosgrove Vice-Pres., Clearwater Beach Association 27 Feb. 53 To the Hon. Mayor & City Commission City of Clearwater Gentlemen: The f��llowing resolution approved at the last regular meeting of this Associat�.i�.�, and now approved by our Directors is :zerevrith offered for your consideration and approval: Resolved that, in view of past discussions and encouragement from our City Manager, and the Chamber of Commerce, the property between the Civic Center reereation tuilding and Causeway Boulevard be used for shuffleboarc� courts, and we request that no lease(s) be made on this part of the Civic Center area for any other pur�ose; also that the Court� be put in as soon as possible. Respectfully, �s� John G. Cos�rove Vice-Pres., Clearwater Beach Assoeiation February 19, I�53 Honorable Herbert M. Brotim, Mayor - City of Clearwater. Dear 1�Iayor Brown: At its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, Februar•y 1$, 1953, tne Crest Lake Association passed a resolution expressing strong opposition to any further filling-in of �ubmerged lands in the bay at Clearvrater, fer res�dentaal or other purposes, because the concensus of opinion of its membe:rs is that such developments would seriously impair the scenic beauty of our Cityts water-front, and be definitely detrimental to �he best interests of the City and the City�s inhabitants as a whole. The resolution requested u�e, as the Association's president, to send yo�u a written protest urging you and your fellow Commissioner.s to use all possible legal measures to prevent any and all further developments of this nature. Respectfully yours, CREST LAKE ASSOCIATION, By �s/ Francis D. Hughey, President March 2, 195� To the Honorable Mayor and The City Gommission of the City of Clearw�ter, Florida Gentlemen: At the regular meeting of The Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs held February 27, 19535 the following resolution was unanimously adopted to writ: Whereas: Certain individuals propose to develop certain submerged lands in Clearorater Bay, Florida, and Whereas: it is believed large proportion of the general Clearwater public offers objections to such pruposal, because sa�d puhlic believes that, in the light of available information, the proposed development would cons;itute a serious detriment to, or cause the destruction of the natural beauty of said Bay, hinder fishing and boa�ing if not destroy same, and r�sult in traffic congestion between the mainland and Clearwater Beach, if aforesaid known projects are followed out, (Continued) CITY CO'�IMISSION MEETING March z, 1953 (Continued) Naw, therefore, be it be Resolved, by this Federation, aftei: full discussion, tlnat the Honorable Mayor and the City Commission of Clearwater, Florida, be, and are hereby requested, NOT to giv� approval to any proposals or pending matters designed to accomplish any of the proposed underwater land developments, without and until further study can be made of the alleged clai.ms of private under-water land owners that would permit them to carry on contemplated pro'jects in Clearwater Bay, and, further if and after thorough research and technical study it should appear tha�t there are certain elaims susceptible of successful assertion, and such as will permit the claimants of such submerged lands to do and perform the grojects in question as contemplated by said claimants, that in such event the City of Clearwater is hereby urged to begin and enter into such negotiations for -�he ownership by the City of Clearwater the submerged lands in question as appear feasible and to the best interests of the City of Clparwater, and be it further Resolved, That, in the event the City of Clearwater does not possess the power of eminent domain, it is hereby urged that steps Ue taken by the City o£ Clearwater, to recommend to the State Legislature the enactment of laws vesting said power in the City of Clearwater. Respectfully, /sf U. M. Slater, Fresident Clearwater Beach, Feb. 10, 1953 Hon. Mayor Brown and City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Attached hereto are petitions in regard to the matter of the proposed use of submerged lands in Clearwater Bay and of the islands in the bayo The signatures on �hese petitions represent the opposition of individuals living, largely, in Clearwater Beach and there are many more obtainable, both on the beach and in various sections of the mainland. If the Arr�y engineers grant a permit more signatures will be obtained and sent to you; many have stated an interest in getcing lu.rther sigr,aturese I am sure that you wish an expression of the attitude of the many citizens who had no opportunity to express themselves at the Town Meeting, either for lack of time or courage or because for various reasons they could not be present. Attached: 6 folders, 12 sheetso IJlr. Francis Middleton City of C;learwater My Dear NIr. Middleton: Yours very truly, /s/ Augusta B. Healy (I+�I�s.. wm�: Tiealy) $30 Mandalay Road. 26 Feb. 53 As spokesman for the Directors of this Ass�ciation I want to F;xpress our appreciation, an3 �that of every motorist who has been involved, fcr the fine job oi resurfacing just completed on the Beach (Causeway) end bridge. Wi11. pou pass this letter on to the City official.(s) who, wi�h you, were responsible for this needed repair work? Cordially, /s/ L. S. Caldwell Pres., Clearwater Beach Association 475 Eo Shore Drive Clearvrater Beach, Fla. December 22, 1952 H�n. Herbert Brown City Commission Clearwater, Fl�rida Gentlemen: Inasmuch as the Trustees of the Youth Maritime Center report to the City Commissi.on it seems inadvisable for me to continue as a member of that board. Therefore, I hereby tender my resigna�ion and suggest ior your consideration Mr. Alex Williams as a replacement. Mr. Williams is very active in youth affairs and the appointment will meet with favor by the other Board members. JW� trs Respectiully yours, �s/ John Bates CITY CCNlNIISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 February 12, 1953 To the Honorable City Commissioners City of Clearwater, Florida. Genblemen: We hereby submit, on behalf of clients, proposals to sell to the City of Clearwater either or both of the two tracts of land hereinafter deseribed, sk�ould the City be interested at this time in acquiring land for water exploration purpose. Both these tracts are currently on the mark2t at the figures herein quoted. This offer, therefore, is subject to prior sale, as both tracts are being exposed to other prospective buyers. TRAGT l. $0 Acres i.n the Curlew section, fronting 1320 feet more or less on U.S. 19, legally desc•ribed as the So.� of the SE� of Section I$, Township 2$ South, Fiange 1$ East. Price: �500.00 per acre. TRACT. 2. 150 Acres northeast of Clearwater, legally described as the NE� of the SE DTGI� of the NE�• and SE� of NE�, less five acres in the Southeast corner, and the SE� of the NE�Y Bection 21, Township 2$ South, Range 16 East, Price: �300.Q0 per acre, On Tract �1 arrangements might be tvorked out Hhereby the owner could retain a portion of U.S. #19 frontage at an adjusted pricee We prill be glad to discuss further details with the Commission if you give these proposals your consideration, Yours very trulp, BLANTON REALTY GOMPAATY /s/ Herbert Blan�an To His Honor The Mayor ar.� the City Commission of �he City of Cle�rwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 2, 1953 The following resolution was approved by The Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs at its meeting of February 27, 1953. O,uote Ex.C. ����ihereas the City of Clearwater with its population of 20,000 people is in great need of a Visiting District Nurse for the chronically ill, the aged infirm, and the sick poor, and "Whereas there is no provision for such care �n this city, and '!Whereas the concensus of opinion of the general public is that such a provision of District Nurses is essential for this humanitarian gurpose, It is urged that early consideration be given this r esolution by the C�ty of Clearwater as it is felt the City owes it to its underpriviledged citizens to provide adequate �ursing service without cost to the unfortunate.�� Respectfully, /s/ U. M, 5later, President, Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs February 5th, 1g53 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: �� As Trustees oi the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that P+Ianuel Peters, Laborer in the Public Service DePartment, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a 94first classT' risk. The above employee began his service with the City on September 29, 19!+9• He is under �.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service, It is hereby recr�mmended by the Advisary Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committea of the Employees Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman �5� Helen Peters �s� Dicic Nelson '� 7 CITY COM�iISSION MEETING March 2, 1953 Honorable City Commissioners Qlearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 3rd, 1953 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Coy Jones, Laborer in the Gas Plant, has been duly examined by a local physi.cian ana designated by him as a'�first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on June 25, 1952. He is under �.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted intc membership. Honor3ble City Gommissioners Clearwater Florida �e n�I.emen : Very truly yours, Advisqry Committee of the Employees Pensdan Fund. /s/ Pau1 Kane, Chairman �s/ Helan Peters /s/ Dick Nelson Feb. 10, 1953 As Trustees of the City �f Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, pou are hereby notified that Ralph Victor, Policeman, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a tTfirst classTT risk. The above employee began his service with the City on August l, 19g2. He is under �5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of t.he Employees° Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman %s/ Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson Februarg 3rd, 1g53 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Empldyees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that George W. Sculley, I,aborer in the Parks Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a��first class'� risk. The above �mployee began his service with the City on Ju1y 2, 1952. He is under 1�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Givi1 Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advi.sory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Honorable Citg Com�missioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen• Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the EmployeesT Pension Fund. /s� Paul Yare, Chairman /s/ Helen Peters /s� Dicic Nelson Feb. 13, 1953 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Grady I. Rocker, laborer in the Public Service Departrnent, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a�Tfirst class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on July 11�th, 1952, and is under 1�5 years of age. He meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Commi.t�tee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund /s� Paul Kane, Chairman js/ Helen Yeters �s% Dick Nelson