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April 6, 1953
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The City Commission of the City of Cleary?ater met in regular session at
City Hall, Monday, April 6, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Jack Russell
Wm. E. Crown, Jr.
John W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M, Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClamma
Sidney Lickton
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The Mayor callod the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by the
i Reverend Robert Man, E iacopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. Commissioner
Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 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 Crown and carried
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In regard to the bids for the 30 watt radio transmitter and receiver for the
Police Department, the City Manager stated that the present radio equippwent was
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Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang ?•?°:'.
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the bid of Yeoman Brothers at X1,6$1.00. Commissioner Strang stated that he had ":,...;??;??.,,,.,:
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at the previous meeting suggested that the bids be readvertised because there was ?
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only one that would work satisfactorily without remodeling. Commissioner Strang
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moved that the pump be purchased according to the City Manager's recommendation. ?;}?,;;,'
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Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. f;',??:,;
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Francis M, Browning requesting the f `? r r
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record. Commissioner Crown moved that the license be granted. Motion was seconded ?%.,'
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. '`??`'`'??f?y`??
An application was read by the City Attorney from Howard K, Ewing, requesting ,
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also read a report from the Chief of Police stating that the applicant had no ,
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bility of creating a traffic hazard and also creating a nuisance due to the noise ',?:
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usually associated with auction sales. Commissioner Crown moved that the applies- ?? `::;
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City Manager and the City Attorney as to particular nuisance value. Motion was ???,"
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seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. ;?<r?,??:>:;`?;
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Item 4B, Sanitary sewer system on Pinebrook Drive, and Item kC, Work Order >; ?,?4?df?
for construction of restrooms and life card stations on Clearwater Beach were
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changing the zoning of the Stevenson Creek submerged land and had concluded that .f;^?,?????
the only practical way to effect a change would be by referendum and that such a ?.?1;y?k????:, ',
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referendum could be held an time after Jul 1st the be innin of the new fiscal
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` year; also, at Such time a referendum could be held on those legislative acts <??r,??',r;
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initiated on behalf of the City which would require a referendum. The Mayor ;,??{;;? ,?,,v
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announced that the Commission had conferred with Messrs. Billet and Williams and °?`?'`''"?
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that they had agreed to reduce their initial price for the submerged lands lying ?<<"hw4??
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south of the Causeway to X1,700.00 an acre or a total of ?5$,OOO.OO, and that this, ..?,,,,f?,,,,
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together with the savings in interest which would result from a cash purchase would .
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effect a total savings of approximately X21,000.00. In reference to securing the ;
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land by condemnation, the City Attorney reported that it would be necessary for ? ??'_ ?`'???`
the City to show a public need for the land and that the land would be used for ?s;<,;;?;-??;' '. ''?
`? public ur oses. Furthermore he stated that under the condemnation rocess the
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the City Should consider resale of the property that his clients be given prior
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consideration. The City Attorney said that if the City agreed to this proposal ,?''?r
it should be a se crate a reement and not part of the deed. Relative to the
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 6, 1953
Stevenson Creek property, Mr. Williams stated on behalf of himself and Mr. Billet
that they would be willing to give the City a bond in the amount of X1,000.00
guaranteeing that they would submit a respectable bid on that property if the
City can deliver a merchantable title any time prior to December 31, 1953. On
being questioned as to what he considered a respectable bid, Mr. Williams stated
that it would depend largely upon the value of the property at that time but he
would put the amount at approximately X20,000.00. The Mayor explained that if
Messrs. Billet and Williams did not submit a respectable bid at that time, they
would forfeit the X1,000.00; if they were unsuccessful bidders, the money wauld
be returned to them; if the City was not in a position to submit a proper title,
the money would be returned to them. Commissioner Crown stated that he was not
in favor of the purchase of the submerged land at X5$,000.00 because the Stevenson
Creek development was not tied in with this purchase, and under the prior arrange-
ment the purchase of the bay bottom land would have cast the Citq nothing since
taxes received would have more than offset the annual payments. Commissioner
Russell moved that the City purchase the bay bottom land from Mr. Williams and Mr.
Billet for the sum of X5$,000.00, this money being allotted from the Utility Fund
as a loan to the General Fund for this purpose; in addition, the City to proceed
with the arrangements outlined by Mr. Williams as a plan for Stevenson Creek that
money to be paid back into the Utility Fund if the sale is consummated. Mot?on
was seconded by Commissioner Sates, Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners
Russell, Bates, Strang and Brown voted ??Ayet?. Commissioner Crown voted "No".
Motion carried.
At the request of the City Manager, Item E, Continuation of the Sandwall,
was deferred.
The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic
Clubs requesting the City Manager to enlist the services of the Clearwater
Shuffleboard Club to supervise and manage the proposed new courts on Clearwater
Beach but recommended the new club on the Beach operate independently with a
separate membership list. The City Manager estimated that it would cost X3,200.00
to construct six concrete courts, a small equipment house and supply lighting for
night use, such courts to be built in the south end of the present park which is
just east of the Chamber of Commerce recreational building on Clearwater Beach.
Commissioner Bates moved that the City proceed with the construction of the courts.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unaniously.
The City Manager reported that there had been several inquiries through the
Chamber of Commerce from people who would like to establish small businesses in
Clearwater and he asked the Commission for an expression of opinion as to whether
they wished to sell any part or lease or appropriate the City-owned land northwest
of the Airport for a small business or manufacturing district. After discussion,
the Commission agreed by consent to designate the area for business or light
manufacturing and refer any offers to the Light Industry Committee.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Crown, Bates and himself to serve on the
Light Industries Committee.
Item kH, Report of Committee with reference to extending liquor zoning, was
deferred by request of the City Attorney.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army,
Jacksonville, which reported on the investigation made by the U. S. Coast Guard of
the incident which took place on January 5, 1953, when the SS MORRIS HESS went
aground at the entrance to Tampa Harbor and jettisoned approximately 13,000 barrels
of oil in order to refloat the vessel. The report quoted Section 3, of the Oil
Pollution Act showing that it was unlawful to discharge oil into the coastal
navigable waters of the United Statas from any vessel except in case of emergency
imperilling life or property, or unavoidable accident, collision, or strandin .
Tt was reported that the owners of the vessel considered that the vessel an is
personnel were in peril and therefore jettisoned the oil. Commissioner Bates
suggested that the Commission, jointly with other Florida cities, ask the Florida
Congressmen and Senators to press for an amendment to that Act so that when oil is
jettisoned to save property, the ship owners would be responsible for damage done
along the Coast. Commissioner Crown moved that the proper Cfty officials be
authorized to execute a Resolution, a copy of which is to be sent to all coastal
Florida cities requesting the Florida legislative delegation to consider amending
this Act to provide that unless actual life is endangered the shipping companies
would be responsible for property damage done by jettisoning oil. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the Treasurer for authority to
transfer X50,000.00 from the Cigarette Tax Fund to the General Fund for current
Capital Improvements and recommended the transfer, Commissioner Crown moved that
the City ititanager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager requested the Commission to approve a loan of X125,000.00
from the Gas and Water Fund to the Improvement Fund for the completion of the
Skycrest project. Commissioner Crown moved that the loan be authorized. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that additional expense had been necessary on the
Skycrest sewer system due to the fact that it was necessary to relocate some
utility lines which work was not ? part of the regular contract and he recommended
the City pay the amount involved -- $3,175.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Commission accept the Managers recommendation. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and .carried unanimously.
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April 6, 1953
In regard to the Jupiter Avenuo resurfacing project, the City Engineer
reported that it had been the original intention to widen the street by paving
both sides but after completing this, it had been found necessary to surface the
entire street due to the poor condition of the existing pavement. The City
Manager reported that the original contract was approximately $b,000.00 and that
the additional work would cost about X3,000.00. It was the City Manager's
recommendation that this amount be expended from funds allocated far street
maintenance. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's recommendation
be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the intersection at Smallwood Circle and Lake
Drive needs a resurfacing job and that the City Engineer had obtained proposals
from two or three companies, the lowest being from Campbell Paving Company which
proposed to do 1,00 square yards of paving at 72¢ a square yard or for X1,296.00.
Commissioner Crown questioned the policy of the City paying for improvements which
would definitely benefit the adjoining Property and increase its value. By consent,
the Commission agreed that the Mayor should appoint a Committee to investigate this
matter and make a recommendation to the City Manager as to how to dispose of this
item.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Crown and Strang as a Committee to make
recommendations on this matter.
The City Attorney read a Resolution assessing the cost of the sanitary sewer
constructed in Evergreen Avenue from Pierce Street to Franklin Street and in
Franklin Street from Evergreen Avenue 290 feat east, against the benefited proper-
ties. There being no objections, Commissioner Crown moved that the assessment
Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported that Mr. Abner McDermon, owner of Lots 11 and 12,
Block B, Clearwater Beach Park, First Addition, is objecting to paying the assess-
ment of X252.02 for the cost of sanitary sewer against Lot 11, claiming that he is
not receiving any benefit and requesting that the assessment be cancelled.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to report at the next
meeting, the Committee to investigate this with the City Attorney and the City
Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Russell as a Committee to
investigate the matter.
Mr. Ben Krantzman, attorney for the F. W. Woolworth Company, presented sketches
to the Commmission showing a plan for vacating and relocating the alley immediately
south of the present Woolworth store located in Block 1?, Gould 8c Ewing's 2nd Addition,
and explained the plans of the Woolworth Company to enlarge their building.
Discussion brought out the fact that the Telephone Company and the City have certain
utility lines located in the alley which would be affected by the proposed addition
to the Woolworth store, However, it was stated in such instances there have been
cases where a conduit was constructed beneath the floor with a removable cover to
permit access to the utility lines. Mr. Cyril Pogue, representing the McCrory
Stores, appeared before the Commission opposing the proposal. Mr. William Goza,
representing Mr. Joseph Gross,, also opposed the proposal. Mr. H. Lane Coachman,
attorney for the E. H: and S. S. Coachman estates said he had no objection to offer
on behalf of the estates. The matter was deferred by co?isent until the next meeting
in order to permit the interested parties to work out an agreement.
The City Attorney discussed the changes which had been made in th® proposed
Nelson lease for Lots 7, $ and 9, City Park Subdivision. Several changes wore
suggested and noted by the City Attorney. Mr. Nelson objected to that portion of
the contract which would prevent him from selling or assigning more than 50? of the
stock to any parson or corporation without the consent of the City. Several
suggestions were made and it was agreed by both parties to insert the following
wording:
"provided, that if the Lessor refuses to assign for any reason, then the
Lessee shall have the right to submit the matter of assignment to a Board
of Arbitrators to be chosen according to the arbitration provisions of
Paragraph "1?" of this lease, and the parties hereto hereby agree to bind
themselves to the decision of the arbitrators."
Commissioner Russell moved that the proper City officials be authorized to execute
the lease with Mr. Nelson with Paragraphs 2, 11, and 17 as au?ended, the remainder
to be as presently drafted, and the lease to be delivered to Mr. Nelson upon
receipt of a properly executed release from the Berner Estate, present lessee of
Lot 7• Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney said he had a letter from Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attorney for
Mr. Joseph B. Deane, requesting a tax settlement on his property, Blocks I and J,
Druid Groves Subdivision. By consent, the matter was referred to the Tax Settle-
ment Committee.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Board of County Commissioners
enclosing a copy of a letter from the State Road Board which stated that the State
Road Board had rescinded its action of abandonment of a portion of Alternate Route
U. S. 19 north of Tarpon Springs and reported that they considered the request for
improvements to Rout® 5g0 but since the budget for this year had already been
adopted no official action was taken. Commmissioner Strang suggested that a
Resolution be drarm requesting the State Road Board to include the project in the
budget for next year. The City Manager suggested that the probl?ena might be solved
more easily by having a Committee of Commissioners go to Tallahassee to present
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April 6, 1953
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the situation to the State Road Board in person. By consent, it was agreed the
Commission would send representatives to Tallahassee during the present session
°' of the Legislature to take up several items.
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Th® City Attorney presented a proposal from the Pressure Concrete Company in
' which they propose to come back and fix the digester at the Sewage Disposal Plant
according to the Engineer's specifications for the sum of $3,567.50, that the City
?? will waive the requirement for making bond but the original guarantee will still
?"'?' apply. It was recommended by the City ?'?anager that thin contract be accepted.
?t,:"?? Commissioner Strang moved that the City ?'?anager's recommendation be accepted and
that the proper officials be authorized to sign the contract. Motion was seconded
? by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ralph Richards reported that the Committee on the Missouri Avenue
Right-of-Way had acquired the necessary right-of-way for extending Missouri Avenue
from Court Street to Cleveland Street with the exception of two parcels and that
he had prepared a deed for the St. Matthew's Church conveying the east 30 feet oi'
the cemetery property owned by the Church and that the graves are now in the
process of being moved. The Cfty Attorney stated that he would prefer having a
deed came to the City through a third party rather than direct from the Church.
Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager be instructed to draw not over
$2,000.00 for the use of the Committee with the understanding that any funds not
used will be refunded to the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported that he had received a formal Resolution by the
City Council of the City of St. Petersburg releasing the property formerly
occupied by the W.S.U. N. radio station to the City of Clearwater. Commissioner
Crown moved that the Commission formally accept the return of the property. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended the installation of 45$ feet of 6n water main
and 572 feet of 2" water main extension to serve Jade Subdivision, outside the City
limits, on the usual main extension agreement For which check from the developers,
Roberts Realty Company, is on file for X1,500.00. Commissioner Crown moved that
the City 1`lanager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
The City manager presented for the Commission's approval a water main extension
contract to cover installation made by A & W Glads, Inc., developers of Units 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, and 7, Skycrest Subdivision, in the amount of X32,262.19, the actual cost
of installation of 22,767 feet of 2" main, 5,615 feet of 6" main, 1,175 feet of 6".
main and two hydrants. The City Manager reported that the City and the A do W Glads,
Inc., had not yet come to an agreement on a contract for the sanitary sewer
installation outside the City. By consent, consideration of the water main
extension contract was deferred until the completion of a satisfactory contract
covering sewer installation outside the City limits. _...
The City Manager requested permission to attend the Florida-Georgia Gas
Association meeting to be held April 16th to lgth at Palm Beach, Florida.
Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be authorized to attend the meeting
as requested. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as City Commission, and acting as Trustees of the
Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Strang, which was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and unanimously carried, approved the admission of the following employees
into membership in the Pension Plan: Joe Robinson, J. R. Felton, and Rufus Lee
Wiggins, Laborers in the Public Service Department, Ed Glaze, Jr., electrician in
the Electrical Department, Albert F. Donovan, Jr., Policeman in the Police
Department.
Ther® being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 6, 1953
April 3, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners; W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
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The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon,
{ '': April 6, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be
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,;,? 1. Invocation, the Rev. Robert Man, Episcopal Church of the Ascension.
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''?'' A. Radio for Police Department.
r;.: B. Sewage Pump for pumping statioa of Clearwater Beach.
""?'`' 4. Commission's consideration of:
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?r????;? C. Work Order for construction of restrooms and lifeguard stations on
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' K. Report on Skycrest sewer and Jupiter resurfacing projects.
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` L. Resurfacing of intersection at Smallwood Circle and Lake Drive.
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March 23, 1953
Honorable City Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
I would like to request the Commission's consideration and approval in
granting to me, in compliance with Ordinance No. 54.7, an occupational license to
operate asecond-hand store at 37 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater.
I understand that the terms of the Ordinance require a character report from
the Police Department before approval by the Commission, and it is my understand-
ing from the City Treasurer that this report will be attached to this application
when presented.
I have lived in and around Clearwater since 1946, having been engaged in
construction work as a masonry contractor until a year ago lasL• October, at which
time I was stricken with a heart attack.
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Respectfully yours,
/s/ Francis M. Browning
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March 19, 1953
Mr. F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Dear Mr. Middleton:
Will you please ask the Commission to approve a loan of $125,000.00 from the
Gas and Water Fund to Improvement Fund for the completion of Skycrest project?
The suggested method of drawing the loan and repayment is set out below:
Cash Loan to be. - $125,000.00
X75,000.00 4-1-53
25,000.00 5-Z-53
10,000.00 as needed
10,000.00 as needed
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(All other assessment fobs to be delayed until
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obligation of this loan).
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` `'^ `+'??`? S. Garden Ave. formerly known as the Clearwater Feed Store bldg., to obtain
3 ?a ??' 1 ;???? an Auction license to sell my own merchandise.
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F? immediate vicinity, And as to the noise from any speaker system annoying
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It is my thought to make this one of the finest Auction Galleries, with the
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Whereas, the City of Clearwater is about to build shuffleboard courts in
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`,'r?; ?? Whereas, the Federation of Civic Clubs approves this needed recreational
--;, facility on the Beach and
?; ^k';} Whereas, the same will require maintenance for the pleasure of visitors and
j'??` ," permanent residents and
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/s/ Frank Abernathy
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''' ;, ; ' ` '?? ?t ! I am enclosing herewith cop?r of letter written to the Clerk of Board of ?
??> ??p? County Commissioners of Pinellas County, advisingg that the Board has rescinded ``
?:. , , :?:??. the action of abandonment of that section of US 19 Alternate in the vicinity of ° ?.-
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`'` r ? The Board considered your request regarding SR 590 in Clearwater but because
the Budget has already been adopted for this year no favorable action could ba `.
taken.
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,? : p p g position of the Corps of :,...? ,?
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?? •'? ?? ? beaches in the Pinellas County area which took place on or about 12 January 1953 ?'s? •??`, ?
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incident and has forwarded its findings to this office for such action as may be sYf?, "Y'
' _T ?? determined to be appropriate under the purview of the Oil Pollution Act approved ?.` ?s '??r
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?' ;1° ?'? ?` 5,-?.?t .. u on conviction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and a,
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(other than a vessel owned and operated by the United States) from which oil is F ^'"?"`?` ??
"'° ?°? ??':•.?;' discharged in violation of section 3 of the act shall be liable for the pecuniary ?u, ? •
?'" rra `_'?'??? , „? '? penalty specified, and clearance of such vessel from a port of the United Staten ? ? F:..,
?Y''°??{?'??? ??{V,4??.t,.: ? may be withheld until the penalty is paid, and said penalty shall constitute a '?? "?`?"?
?I?`x?rt???=x??"•????????rv'=?`???? lien on such vessel which may be recovered in proceedings by libel in rem in the = ?• ,?
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{,???:??;-??.•??;,,?r;>s., be. Section 5 of the act provides that a board of local inspectors of vessels '?•
F: • ???_??=il??? s? -"?? ma sus end or revoke a li e
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The Coast Guard report shore that the SS MORRIS HESS, of American registry
and owned and operated by Hess, Inc., State Street, Perth Amboy, N. J,, while
carrying a cargo of "Bunker Cn fuel oil went aground at the entrance to Tampa
Harbor at 1624 hours on 3 January 1953. Attempts were made to refloat tha vessel
on 1} January by use of tugs and by transfering cargo to a barge. The tugs were
unable to free the ship and the seas were such that transfer of cargo to the
barge was found to be impracticable. The owners of the vessel considered that the
vessel and its personnel were in peril and for that reason commenced jettisoning
oil cargo at 0540 hours on 5 January 1953• It is reported that approximately
13,000 barrels of oil were jettisoned before the vessel was refloated with the
aid of a tug at 1624 hours on the same date.
Oil pollution is considered as a serious matter by the Corps of Engineers
and the seriousn®ss of the damage apparently caused by the discharge of oil in
this case has been brought to the attention of the owner of the vessel involved.
Tt is considered, however, that the exceptions included in Section 3 of the 011
Pollution Act as brought out hereinabove would pr®clude any succe:asful prosecution
under that act. The vessel was definitely stranded and although the extent of
peril to life or property is difficult to ascertain it cannot be denied that such
peril did exist. Both the Coast Guard and the Corps of Engineers have officially
admonished the Master of tha MORRIS HESS with respect to his action in per®itting
the vessel to go aground.
The interest of all damaged parties is fully appreciated, but in mew of the
circumstances as outlined above, the Corps of Engineers finds that no forth®r
action is appropriate in this instance.
Sincerely yours
' /s/ H..'kT. Schu?.l, Jr.
Colonel, Corps of Bngineera
District Engineer
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? '??'?'??"f'' WHEREAS, after Public Nearing on November 17 A. D. 1952, the City Commission
???,"` ' of the City of Clearwater, Florida, deteruined that certain work and improvements
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;:` `, Construct an $ inch V. C. the sanitary sewer and appurtenances in
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`,??? northerly to a point approximately 10 feet south of the north line
!' 4'?, of Franklin Street, a distance of approximately 370 feet and
?? °` construct an $ inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances between Lots 6
and 9, Block 4, TAOARELLI SUBDIVISION easterly from a point approximately
10 feet east of the west lf.ne of Evergreen Avenue to the east line of
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Lots 6 and 9, a distance of approximately 200 feet and construct an $
inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances in Franklin street from a point
:,,,, .' ? approximately 10 feet east of the west line oP Evergreen Avenue easterly.,
a distance of approximately 290 feet.
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a,,? ,,,? WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 123 and other pertinent provisions
?; ,.t ,?` of the City Charter, after said improvements shall have been completed, the City
Commission shall assess the cost thereof against the properties especially benefited
,,, ? thereby and facing and abutting the aforesaid improvements so made, and
?,?,_ WHEREAS, certain parcels of real estate facing and abutting said improvements
''?"''_`? y have been benefited by the said improvements and the pro-rata cost thereof shall
??,«?'; ? ? be assessed against said parcels.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Citp Commission of the City of Clearwater,
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1. That the above described improvements in Franklin Street and Evergreen
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:;,.;,..,?-,,. ?; Sewer improvements are hereby deemed to have been benefited by said improvements
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in accordance with the following schedule.
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at ?2.t+9- per front ft. 1,21?9.?3 $3,106.52
assessments herein made are not paid within ten (10) days from
Commission shall thereafter by formal action approve the
certificates against said property for which assessments
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April A. D. 1953•
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, petroleum ofl has been and is continuing to be deposited on the
beaches and waterfront uplands within the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida, said oil being deposited by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and
WHEREAS, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico offshore of the City of Clearwater,
. Pinellas County, Florida, are used by merchant vessels for the transport of oil,
and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that the oil deposited on the beaches and waterfront
uplands in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, originates from the
releasing of said oil into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico by said merchant vessels,
and
WHEREAS, Section 3 of the Federal Oil Pollution Act of June 7, 1921x, includes
exceptions of such extent as to impair the effectiveness of said act to prohibit
unreasonable releasing of oil into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico by merchant
vessels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the Congress of the United States of America and its members both of
the Senate and of the House of Representatives be and they are hereby requested and
urged to amend Section 3 of the Federal 011 Pollution Act of June 7, 1924, so as to
further limit the exceptions to the operation of said Act, and so as to prohibit
the discharge of oil into the coastal navigable waters of the United States except
in case of emergency imperilling life.
2. That the aforementioned bodies and persons be and they are hereby
requested and urged to amend said Act so as to take cognizance of the property
rights of persona and local governments by requiring that in the event of discharge
of oil in order to preserve the property of the persons discharging said oil, that
said persons then be made liable for damage to the property of others occasioned
by the discharge of said oil.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
3. That the aforementioned bodies and persons be and they are hereby requested
and urged to enact into the Federal Oil Pollution Act a provision requiring vessels
transporting oil and oil products to carry insurance to indemnify the owners of
property bordering coastal navigable waters of the United States against damage
resulting from the discharge of oil or oil products into said water.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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Honorable City Commissioners
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hereby notified that Rufus Lee Wiggins, Laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first
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The above employee began his service with the City on September 22, 1952.
He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into
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March 24, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Fension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Ed Glaze Jr., employed as an electrician in the Electrical
Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him
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The above employee began his service with the City on September 22, 1852.
He is under 45 Years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Servic®. It
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April 6, 1953 - .`
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Honorable City Commisaioner8 •
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Albert F. Donovan, Jr., employed as a policeman in the
Police Department has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by
him as a "first c?assn risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on October 1 1952. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Cfvil Serv?ce. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Yery truly yours,
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/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
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Aprzl 6, 1953
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at
City Hall, Monday, April 6, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present;
Herbert M. Brown
Jack Russell
Wm, E. Gro�+m, Jr.
John W. Bates
Wo E. Strang, Jr.
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips,
G. T. McClamma
Sidney Lickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissionar
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Jr, City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The insacation was delivered bp the
Reverend Robert Man, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. Commissioner
Bates moved that t�e minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1953, be approved
in accordance with the copies furnished each member in wri�ing and their reading
be dispensed witih. Motion vaas seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried.
unanimou�ly.
In regard to the bids for the 3Q watt radio �ransmitter and rsceiver far the
Police Depaxtment, the Gity Manager s�ated that the present rad3o equipment was
manufactured by the Motorola Company and that the R.C.A, equipmen� would rec�uire
additional accessories; for that reason, he recommended that the bid o� the
Motorola Company be accepted at �594.14, Commiss�oner Crown moved that the City
Manager's recommendation be approved. Mation was second�d by Commissior�er Stran�
and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bid of Yeoman Brathers, Tampa, i'os a sewage pump �or the
Clearwater Beach pumping station, 'the City �ianager reported that �this pump was
actually a reglacement and that he had checked the przee with other cempanies
and fotzn@ that the bid Was not out of line; therefore, he recoramended accepting
the bid of Yeoman Brothers at �1,6$l.OG, Commissioner Strang stated that he had
at the previous meeting suggested that the bids be readvertised because there was
onZy one bid but since he had chacked with the Eng3neering Department and the
Manager of the Disposal Plant, he had found that the Yeoman Brother� pump was the
only one that wpuld work satisfactorilp �aithout remods].ing, Cammissioner Strang
moved that the pump be purchased according to the Ci�y Manageris recommendation.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimaus2y.
The Ci�Gy Attorney read a letter from Mro Francis M. Browning requesting the
Commission's approval of granting him an occupational license to operate a second-
hand store at 37 North Garden Avenue. The City Attorney also read a report frc�m
the Chzef of Police that the applican� was of good character and had no criminal
record. Comm�ssioner Crown moved that the license be granted. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
An application was read by the City Attorney from Aoward K, Ewing, request3ng
an auction license �or his business at 101 South Gardan Aveaue. The City Attorney
also read a report from the Chief of Police stating that the applicant had no
criminal record. The Commission discussed ths application relative to the possi-
bility of creating a traffic hazard and also creating a nuisance c�ue to the noise
usually associated with auction sales. Commissioner Crown moved that the applica-
tion for auctionesrts license be approved subject to review and approval bg� the
City Manager and the City Attornep as to particular nuisance value. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unan3mously.
Item E�9, Sanitary sewer svstem „n Pir�ebrook Drive, and Item 1�C, Work Order
for construction of restrooms and iifeguard stations on Clearwater Beach, were
deferrad at the request o£ the City Managera
The City Att�rney reported that he had ir,vestigated the possibility oi
changing the zoning of the Stevenson Creek submerged land and had concluded that
the oa�lp practical way to effect a change would be by referendum and �hat such a
referendum could be held anq time after �uly lst, the beginn3ng of �he new �iscal
year; also, at such time a referendum could be held on those legislativa acts
initiated on behalf` of the Gity wiiich would raquire a referendum. The bSayor
annou�ced that the Commission had conferred with Messrs. Sillet and Williams and
that they had agreed �o reduce their initial price for the submerged lands lying
south �P �he Causeway to �1,�00.00 an acre or a total of �5$,U00.00, and that this,
togeiher with the savings in interest which would result from a cash purchase would
effect a total savings of approximately �21,000.00, In reference ta securing the
land by condemnation, the City Attorney reported that it would be necessary for
the City to show a public need for the land and that the land would be used for
public purposes. Furthermore, he stated that under the condemnation process, the
matter of purchase price would be submitted to a jury and that the jury usually
allowed the property owner an amau�t comm�nsura�e with the current value of the
property. It was his opinion t�iat by the cash purchase the Gity would avoid the
aost of the condemnation suit. When questioned as to the likelihood of a resale,
the Mayor stated tha� since the City is acq�iring the Froperty for the express
purposs of preventing ii� from being dredged in and developed, he considered it
extremely unl3kely that this Commission or any £uture Commi�sion would consider
the resale so long as the general pubiic was opposed to developing the propertq.
Mr. Rives, attorney fpr Mr. Williams and Mr. Bill�t' requested that in the event
the City should cons�.der resale of the property tk�at his clients be g3ven prior
consideration. The City Attorney said that if the City agreed to this prc�posal
it should be a separate agreement and not part of the deed. Relative to the
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CITY C��IISSION MEETING
April 6, 1953
Steaenson Creek property, Mr. Williams stated on behalf of himself and Mr. Bil,let
that they would be wil'ling to give the 'City a bond in the amaunt of �1,000.00
guaranteeing that they would submit a raspectable bid cn that property if the
City can deliver a merchantable title any time prior to December 31, 1953. On
being questioned as to what he considered a respectable bid, Mre Williams stated
that it would depend largely upon the value of the property a� that time but he
would gut the amount at approximately �20,Oa0.OQ. The Mayor explained that if
Messrs. Billet and Williains did not submit a respectable bi�l at that time, they
would forfeit the �1,000.00•, if they were unsuccessful bidders, the money would
be returned to them; if the City was not in a pesition to subruit a pro�er �itle,
�he money wonld be returned to them. Commissianer Crown stated that he was not
in favor of the purchase of the sabmerged land at �5$,OOO.OQ because the Stevenson
Creek development was n�t tied in with this purGhase, a�nd under the prior arrange-
ment the purchase of the bay bottom land would have cost the Citp nothing since
tax�s received would have more tha�n offset the annual payments. Commissioner
Russell moved that the City purchase the ba3r bottom 1�nd from Mr. Williams and Mr.
Billet for the sum of �5$,OOU.00, this money being allotted from the Utility Fund
as a loan to the General Fund for this purpose; in addition, ths City to proceed
with the arrangements outlined by Mr. Williams as a p�.an ior Stevenson Creek, that
money to be paid back into the Utility Fund if the sale is consummated. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates. Upon the vote being taken, Gommissioners
Russell, Bates, Strang and Brown voted "Ayet�. Commissioger Crojm voted «Not'.
Motion carried.
At the request of the City Manager, Item E, Continuation of the Sandwa2l,
was deferred.
The City Attorney read a Resolution from the ClearwaLer Federation of Civic
Clubs requeatiing the City Manager to enlist the services of the Clearwater
Shu.ffleboard Club to superv;.se and manage the proposed new courts on Clea:water
Beach but recommended the new club a:� the Beach operate independently with a
separate membership list. The City Mana�er estimated tYiat it would cost ��,200.00
ta construct six cancrete cou�ts, a small equipment house and supply ligh�ing for
night use, such courts to be bu5l.t in the south end of the present park which is
just east af the Chamber �f Commerce recreational building on Clearwater Beach.
Commissioner Bates moved that the City proceed with the canstruction of the courts.
Niotion was seconded by Commissioner Crawn and carried unanimously. .
The City 1Vianager reported tha� there had been several inquzxies through the
Ghamber o.f Commerce from people who would like to astablish small businesses in
Clearwater and he asked the Corranission for an expression of opinion as to wY�ether
they wished to selJ. any part or lease or appropriate the City-owned land northwest
of the Airport for a small business or manufacturing district. After discussion,
the Commission agree�l by consent to designate the area for business or light
manufacturing ar_d refer any offers to the Light Industry Committee.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Crown, Bates and himseli to s erve on the
Light Industries Committee.
Item /�H, Report of Committee with reierence to e xtending liquor zoni:ng, was
deferred by request of the C3�y Attorney.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Corps o£ Engineers, U. S. Army,
Jacksonville, which reported �n the investigation made by the U. S. Coast Guard of
the incident which took place on January 5, 1953, when the SS MORRIS HESS went
aground at the entranae to Tampa Harbor and jettisoned appraximat8ly 13,000 barrels
of oil in order to refloat the aesselo The repor� quote�l Section 3, of the OiI
Pollution Act showing €hat it was un13�+rfu1 to discharge oil into the coastal
navigable waters o£ the United States from any vessel except in case of emergency
imperilling life or property, or unavoidable acciden�, collision, or strandin�.
It �vas reported that the awners of th� vessel considered �,hat th� vessel and its
personnel were in peril and therefore jettisoned the oiL Commissioner Bates
suggested that the Commission, jointly with o�her Florida cities, ask the Florida
Congressmen and Senators to press for an amendment to that Act so that when oil is
jettisoned to save prmperty, the ship owners would be responsik�le for damage done
along �he Coas�. Commissioner Crown moved that the px�oper City officials be
authorized to execute a Resolution, a copy of which is to be sent to all coastal
Florida cities reques�ing the Florida legislative d�legation to considpr amending
this Act to provide that unless actual ].ife is enc�angered the shipping companies
would be responsible fer property damage done by jettisoning oil. Motion was
seconded by Commzssi�ner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City i�anager presented a request from the Treasurer ior authority to
transfer �50,000.00 from the Cigarette Tax Fund to the �sneral Fund for current
Capital Improvements and recommended the transfer. Commissioner Crown moved that
the City i+ianager�s recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The Gity Manager requested the Commission to approve a loan of �125,000.-00
from the Gas and Water Fund to the Improvement Fund for the completion of the
Skycrest project. Commissioner Crown moved that the loan be authari�ed. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Stx^ang and carried unanimousl.y.
The City Manager reported that additional expense had been necessary on the
Skycrest se�rer system due to the fact that it was necessary to relocate some
utility lines which work was not a part of the ragul�r contract and he recommended
the City pay the amount inv�i,ved -- �3,175.00. Gommissioner Strang moved tha� �he
Corrunission accept the Manager's recommendation. Motipn was secor�ded by
Commissioner Russell and carr:ted unanimously.
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April 6, 1953
In regard to the Jupiter Avenue resurfaGing project, the City �ng�neer
reported that it had been the original intention to widen the street by paving
both sides but after completing this, it had been found necessary to surface the
enbire street due to the poor condition of the existing pavement. The City
Manager reported that the original contracr> rras approximately �6,OA0.00 and that
the additional work would cost about �3,000.00. Tt was the City I�anagerts
recomMendation that this amount be expended 1'�om funds allocated for street
maintenance. Commissiqner Bates mo�ed that the Gitp Mariage���s recommendation
be accepted. D2otion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously,
The City Manager reported that the intErsection a� Smallwood Circle ar�d L�ke
Driye nee�ls a resurfacing job and t;hat the City Engineer had obtained proposals
from tvro o,r three companies, the lowest being from CampbelZ Paving Gompany which
ProPosed to do 1,$00 square yards of paving at 72¢ a square yard or fo�c �?,z96-�00.
Commissioner Crown questioned the policy of the City paying for improvements which
wauld definitely benefit the adjoinin� property and increase its value. By consent,
the �ommission agreed that the Mayor shauld appoint a Committee to investigate this
matter and make a recammendation to th� City Manage•r as to how tn dispose of this
item,
The Mayor appointed Comrnissioners Crown and Btrang as a Comnittee to mak�
recommendations on this matter.
The Ci�y Attorney read a Resolution assessing the cost of the sanitary sewer
constructed in Evergreen Avenue from Pierce Street to Franklin Street and in
Franklin ��reet from Evergreen Avenue 2g0 feet east, against the benefited proper-
ties. There being no objections, Commissinner Cro�n movs� that the assessment
Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded bq Commissioner Bates and carried unanimouslp.
The City Attnrney reported that Mr. Abner McDermon, owner of Lots 11 and 12,
Block B, Clearwatar Beach Park, First Addition, is objecting tn paying the assess-
men* o�' �252.02 for the eost o� sanitary sewer against Lot 11, claiming that he is
not receiving any beneiit and requesting tha� the assessment oe cancelled.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Mayor appoint a Gommittee t� report at t;�e next
meeting, the Committee to investigate this with the City Attorney and the City
Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carri2�i unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Comn�issioners Strang and Russell as z Committee to
investigate the matter.
Nlr. Ben Krentzman, attorney for the F. W. Woolworth Company, presented sketches
to the Commission showing a plan for vac3ting and relocating the alley immediately
sout�a of the present Woolwarth store located in Block i�, Gould & Ewingts 2nd Addition,
and explained the plans of the Woolworth Co�npany to enlarge their buiZding.
Discussion brought out the fact thaL the Telephone Company and the City have certain
utility lines loca�ed in the alley which would be affected by the proposed addition
to the Woolwox°th store. However, it was s�ated 3n such instances there have been
cases where a conduit was constructed beneath the floor with a remc�vable cover to
permit access to the utility lines. Mr. Cyril Pogue, representing the McCrory
Stores, appeared before the CQ�nission opposing the proposal. Mr. Ulilliam Goza,
representing Mr. Joseph Gross, also oFposed the proposal. Mr. H. Lane Coachman,
attorney for the E. H: and S, S. CoaoYu�an estates said he had no objection to offer
on behalf of the esta�es. The matter was deferred by consent until the next meeting
in order to permit the interested parties to work out an agreement.
The City Attorney discussed the chauges which had been madE in the proposec'.
Nelson lease For Lots 7, $ and 9, City Park Subdivision. Several changes were
suggested and noted by the City Attorney. Mr.. Nelson objec'ted to that portion of
the contract which would prev�nt him fram selling or assigning more than 50� of the
stock to any person or corporation without the consent of the Ci�y. Several
sugoestions were made and it was agr�eed by both parties to insert the following
wording:
T'provided, that if the Lessor refuses to assign for any reason, then the
Lessee shall have the right to submit the matt�r of assignment �o a Board
of Arbitrators ta be chosen according to the arbitration provisior.s of
Paragraph T�1�TM of this lease, and the parties hereto hereby agree to bind
themselves to the decision oi the arbitrators.TM
Commissioner Russell movzd that the proper City officials be authoriaed to execute
the lease with Mr. Nelson with Paragraphs 2, 11, and 17 as amended, the remainder
to be as present].y drafted, and the �ease to be delivered to Mr. Nelson upon
recsipt of a properlp executed release from the Berner Estate, present lessee of
Lot 7. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unani=nously.
The Ci�y Attorney said he had a letter from Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attornep far
Mr. Joseph B. Aeane, requesting a tax settle�nent on his propertp, Blacks I and J,
Druid Groves Subdivision. By consent, the matter was referred to the Tax Settle-
ment Committee.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Board of County Cammi�siqners
�nc�osing a copy of a letter from the Stat� Road Board which stated �hat the State
Road Board had rescinded its action of abandonnrent of a portion of Alternat� Route
U. S. 19 north of Tarpon Springs anc: reported that they considered the request for
im�provements to Route �90 but since the budge� for thi,s year had already been
adop�ed no offic�.al acbion was taken. Commissior,er St:,ang suggested that a
R�solution be drawn requesting the State Road Board to include �che projec'� in the
budget for next year. The Gitq ylanager suggested that the problem might be sol�red
mare easily by having a Commi.ttee o� Commissioners go to Tallahassee to presen�G
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CITY CO3'�II�'fISSION MEETING
April b, 1953
the situation to the State Road Board in person. By consent, it was agreed the
Comrnission would send representatives to Tallahassee during the present session
oi t•he Legislature to take up several items.
The City Attorney presented a proposal from the Pressure Concrete Compan� in
which they propose to come back and fix the digester at the Sewage Disposal Plant
accor3ing to the Engineerts specifications for the sum of �3,5$7.50, that the City
wi11 waive the requirement for making bond but the original guarantes wi12 still
apply. It was recommended by the City �anager that t his contract be accepted.
Commissioner Strang �►oved that the Citp l��anagerfs recouunendation b e accep�sd and
that the proper o£ficials be authorized to sign the cantract. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ra1ph Riohards reporCed tHat the Committee on the Missouri Aventle
Right-of-?�Vay had acquired the necessary right-of-way f or extending Missou�i Avenue
from Court Street to Cleveland Street with the e:cception o� t�vo parcels and that
he had preparsd a deed for the St. Matthew's Church conveying the east 30 #'�;et of
the cemetery Aroperty owned by the Church and that the graves are now in the
process oi being moved. The Gity Attorney stated that he would prefer having a
deed come to the City through a third party rather than direct from the Church.
Commissionar Strang moved that the City Manager be instructed to dravr not over
�2,000.00 ior the use og the Cammittee with the understanding that any funds not
used will �e refunded to the �ity. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
The City Attornep reported that he had received a formal Resolutian by the
City Council of the City of St. Petersburg releasing the property formerly
occupied by tne W.S.U,N. radio station to the City of Clearwater. Commissioner
Crown moved that �he Commission formally accept the return of the property. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimous�y.
Tne City Manager recoumiended the installation of 45$ feet of 6TM water main
and 572 feet of 2" water main extension. to serve Jade Subdivis3on, ou�side the City
limits, on the usual main extensien agreement for which check irom the developers,
Roberts Realty Companp, is c,n file for �1,500.00. Commissioner Crown moved that
the City 1`lanager�'s recommendation be approved. Motion was se�onded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously. �
The City I�fanager presented for the Commzssion�s approeal a water main extension
contract to cover installation made by A& W Glads, Inc., developers of Units 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, and 7, Skycrest Subdivision, in the amount of �3z,z6z.�9, the actual cost
of installation of 22,7$� feet of 2" raain, 5s,615 feet of 6TM main, 1,175 feet of $�t
main and two hydrants. The City Manager reported that the City and the A& W Glads,
Inc., k�ad not yet come to an agreement on a contract for the sanitary sewer
installation outside the City. By consent, consideration of the wat�r main
extension contract was deferred until the completion of a satisfac�ory contract
coveri�g sewer installation outside the City Iimits. _
The �City Manager requested permission to attend the Florida-Georgia Gas
Association meeting to be held April 16th to lgth at Palm Beach, Florid�,
Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be authorized to attend �he meeting
as requested. Motion was seconded bq Commissioner Str•ang and carried unanimously.
The CQmmission now adjourned as Gity Commission, and acting as Trustees of the
Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner SLrang, which w as seconded by Commissioner
Ba�es and unanimouslp carried, approved the admission of �he follawing employees
into membe_�n.ip in the Pension Plan: Joe Robinson, J< R. Felton, and Rufus Lee
Wiggins, Laborers in the Public Service Department, Ed Glaze, Jr�, electr:Lcian in
the Electrical Department, Albert F. Donovan, Jr., Policeman in the Police
Aepartment.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETI:NG
April 6, 19�3
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Rus�e7.7�
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
Gentiemen:
April 3: �953
The reguiar meeting of the City Commission will be h�ld on Monday �fbernoon,
April 6, 1953, at �.:30 p.in. in the Ci.ty Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be
held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda.
FCM:s
EnGlosure
Sincerely yours,
�s/ F. C. Middleton
Gity t�anager
Ager.da - City Gommission N::et•ing of April b, 1953
City Hall Auditorxum - 1s30 p.m.
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1. Invocatao�n, the Rev. Robert Mana Episcopal Church of the Ascension.
2. Approving the minutes for the regular meeting of March lb, 1953.
3. Tabulation of bidss
A. Radio for Police Department.
B> Sewage Pump ior pumping station of Clearwater Beach.
la�. Gommission°s considerati.on o£:
Ao Item wiih reference to �ranting of occupational license.
�o Sanitary sewer system on Pinebrook Drivs.
C. Y�lcrk Order for construc�ion r�f restraUms and li£eguard stations on
Glearwates� Beach.
D. Bay Bottom purchase. {Williams and Billetj
E. Continua�ion af the Sandwall.
F. Wo�ic �rder for construction of shuffleboaxd courts, Clearwater Beaeh.
G. Manufacturing Area north of Airport.
H. Report of Committee with r�ference �o exter_ding liquor zoning.
I. Letter from Army Engineers.
J. Request from Finance Department for transYer of funds.
Ke Report on Skycrest sewer and J'upiter resurfacing projects.
L. Resurfacing of intersection at Smallwood Circle and Lake Drive,
5. Commission's cansideratian of the �oZlovring items £ram th� City Attorneyts Offics:
A. ASsessment Resolution for sanitary 5ewer in Franklin St. and Evergreen Avenue.
B. assessment for Lot 11, Block B, Clearwa�sr Beach Subdivision. (Nir. Twesd
M�Mullen)a
G, Relocation of alleys in Block 1�., Gould 8, Ewix;g's 2nd Additian.
D. Letters from State Road Department.
E. Pressure Concrete Proposal.
F. Nelson I,sase.
G. Compromise of Taxes on B1ock I and J, Druid Graves Subdivision.
6. Utility Improvements.
7. Any it$m not on the agenda will �e considered with the consent oi the
Commission.
Ad3ournment
Gommission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
Clearwater, Florida
March 23, lA$3
Honorable Cit3� Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
I would like to request the Commissian'� consideration and approval in
gran�ing to me, in compliance with Ordinance ATo. 51i.7, aa� occu�ational license to
operate a second-hand store at 37 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater.
I understand that �he term� of the Ordinance require a character repart from
�he Police llepartment before approval by ths Commission, and i� is my understand-
ing from the City Trea�urer that this report will be attached to this application
when presented.
I have lived in and around Clear�ater since 1945, hav�.ng besrY engaged in
construction work as a masonry conta-actor until a year ago last OcLober, at which
time I wa� stricken with a hea..rt attack.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ r`rancis M. Browning
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 6, 1953
Ci�y Couanissioners of Clearwater
Glearwater, Fla,
Gentlemen-
Clearwater, Fla.
Arril 3, 1953
It is the desire of Howard K. Ewing, age 36, DBA, Ho«ard, The Trader at 101
S. Garden Ave. formerly known as the Clearwater Feed Store bldg., to obtain
an Auction license �o sell my own merch$ndise.
As to parking auto�obiles, there are give {51 parking lots available in the
immediate vicinity. And as �o the noise from any speaker system annoying
neighbors, there wzll be no loud modul.ation of the voice.
Al1 merchandise sold will be sald with a strict money-bacic guarantee if any
customer is dissatisfied.
It is my thought to make this one of the finest Auction Gallesies, with the
the finest of inexchandise that can be found angplace in the S�a�e af Florida.
Something that you and alI Clearwater car point to with pride and distinction.
Respectfully!
/s/ Howard K. Ewing
To: The Mayor and Gity Commissioners
City Hall
Clearw�ter, Florida
Gentlemen:
April 3, 1953
The Clearwater Federation og Civic Clubs made the iolloi,ring resol�.�tion at
their meeting on March 27, 1953.
Whereas, �he Gity of Clearwater is about to h::�31d shuffleboard courts in
front of t..he Beach Civic Center and
Where�as, the Federation of Civic Clubs approves th�.s needed recreatianal
facility on the Beach and
U�ereas, the same will rec�uire maintenance ior the pleasure o�' viaitors and
pQrmanen� residen�ts and
Whereas, the Clearwater Shuffleboard Club which has been in the City rark
for the past 26 years is excellently managed for its 9$1 members,
Now Therefore, Be It Rasolved, that the City Manager �nlist the services of
the Clearvrater Shuffleboard Club ior the purpoge of supervising and managing gaid
court3 so that the same and the neces�ary equipment tia�,ll be maintained at the
same standard provided, that the Shuffleboard Club membership privilegEs be not
ex�Gended to such members v�ho might use tk�e courta.
Mr. Fe C, Midd.leton
City Manager
Dear Mrs Middleton:
Respectfull.y,
/s� Laura E, Caine, Secretary
Maxch 19, lgg3
Will you please ask the Commission �o approve a loan of �12�,000.0� from tiie
Gas and Water Fund to Improvement Fund £or the complet.ion of Skycrest pr�ject?
Ths suggesved method of dra�ring the loan and repayment is set out below:
Cash Loan to be - �125,000.00
�75,000,00 4-1-53
� 25,00�.00 5-1-53
10,000.00 as needed
, I0,000.00 as needed
.5a00Q 00 as nQeded
� 125:000,00
FA:mh
�iepayments .-
7S� of Skycrest collection� transferred
manthly until paid in fu11.
(Al1 o�her assessmeni jobs to be delayed until
sucfi time as cash is at hand over and above the
obligation of this loan).
Very truly yours,
/s/ Frank Aberr�athy
C3�y Treasurer
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CITY CdMMIS�TON MEETING
Apri�. 6, 1953
Mr. Charles M. Phil'lips, Jr.
City Attorney
Glearwater, Florida
Daar Mr. Phillips:
April 1, 1953
I am enclosing herewith copy af letter taritten �Go the Clerk of Board of
Coun�y Commissioners of Pinellas County, advising that the Board has rescinded
the action o� abandonment o£ that sec�ion of US �9 Alterna�te in the vicinity of
Tarpon Springs.
The Board considered your reques� regarding SR 590 in Clearwater but because
the Budget has aZready been adopted for this year na favorable action could be
taken.
Very truly yours,
/s/ R. M, Hartsfield
RMH:dmr
Secretarp
cc: Mr. Claira I�ilgore, C�.sr;�
Board of County Commissioners
Clearwater, Fla.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY
OFFTCE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
JACKSONVZLLE DISTRICT
575 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville �., Florida.
To iRlhom it Map Concern:
z March �953
'�his paper consti�utes a statemen� presenting ih� position o#' the Corps of
Engin�ers with respect to the seriou� oil contamination of the Gul£ of Mexico
beaches in the Pinellaa County a;Fea which took place or_ or abou� 12 Janua�y 3953
and for several days thereafter.
The United States Goast Guard has made a qui�e thorough investigatiion oP the
incident and has forwrarded ibs findings to this office for such action as may be
deLermined to be appropria�e under the purview of the Oil Pol]�ution Act approved
7 June 1924.
Section 3 of the Oil Pollution Act makes it anlawiul �or any person to dis-
charge, or suffer, ar permit tha discharge of oil by any metr.od, means, or manner
into or upon the coastal navigable waters of the United States from any vess�l
except in case of emergency imperilling life or property, ar urxavoidable accident,
collisi.on, or strandin� (underlining supplied), Section !s of the Rct provides
that any parson who violates Section 3 thereof i� gui.lty of a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction shall bs pL;nished by f ine, imprisonment, or both. And any vessel
(o�her than a vessel owaed and o�,erated by the United States) fran which o�l is
discharged in vialation of section .3 af the act shall be liabl.e for the pecuniary
penalty specifie�i, and clearance of such vessel from a port of the United States
may be withheld until the penalty is paid, and said penalty shall constitute a
lien on such vessel which may be recovered in proceeding3 by libel in rem in �he
district caurt of the United Sta�es for any district wi�chin which the vssso3. may
be, Section 5 of the act provides �hat a board og local inspectors o� vessels
may suspend or re�roke a license issued oy any such board to the master or other
licensed officer of any vessel found violating th� provisions of section 3 of the
act.
The Coast Guard separ� shows that the SS MQRRIS HESS, of American registry
and owned and operated by Hess, Inc,, Sbate Street, Perth Amboy, N.J., while
carrying a cargo of "Bunker C" fuel oil went aground at the entrance to Tampa
Harbor at 1b21� hours on 3 January 1953. Att�mpts �ese made to refloat �he vessel
on !� January by use o�' tugs and by tran�fering cargo to a barge. The tugs were
unable to free �he ship and the seas were such that transfer o£ �argo bo the
barge vras found to be impracticable. The owners of the vess�l considered that the
vessel and lts personnel were in peril and for tha� reason commenced jettisoning
oil cargo at 05k0 hours on 5 January 1953. It is reported that approximatelg•
13,000 barrels of oil were jettisoned before the vessel was refloated with the
aid o� a tug at 1624 hours on the same date.
Oil pullution is considered as a serious matter by the Cor�s og Engineers
and the aeriousness of the damage apparently caused by the disaharge af oil in
this case has been brought to the attention of �he owner of th� vessel invoTved.
It is conszdered, hawevsr, thPt the exceptions included in Secti.on 3 of �he 0�1
Pollution Ac� as brougnt out hereinabove would preclude any successful prosecution.
undes that act. Th� eessel was d�finitely stranded and although: the extent o�
peril to life or property is difficult to ascertain it aannot be denied that such.
peril dici exist. Both the Coast Guard and the Corps of Engineers have offici�ll}�
admonished the Master of the MORRIS HESS with respect to his action in permitting
the vessel to go aground.
The interest of all damaged parties is fully appreciated, but in view oF tha
circumstances as outlined above, the CArps og Engineers finds that no further
action is appropriat� in this instance.
Siiicerely yours,
/s/ H. W. S�hull, Jr.
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
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CI'PY CQMMISSIQI� ME�.TING
April 6, ]953
RESOLUTIOAT
WHEREAS, after Public Hearing on November 17 A. D. 1952, the City Commission
of the Qity of Clearwater, Florida, determired that certain work and improvemen�s
hereinafter described should be done and made, and
WHEREAS, pursuant thereto said improvements have been made as follows:
Construct an $ inch Y. C. tile sanitary sewer and appurter,ances in
Evergreen Avenus from the existing sanitary s�wer in Pierce Street
northerly to a point approximately 10 feet south of the north line
of Franklin Street, a distance of approximately 3'70 feet and
construct an $ inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances between La�s 6
and 9, Elock 4, TAGAREZLI SUBBIVISION easterly frona a point approximately
10 feat east of the wes� li�e of Evergreen Avenue to the east� iin� of
Lots 6 an�d 9, a distance of approximately 200 feet and construct an $
inch sanitarp sewer and appurtenances in Franklin �treet from a point
approximately 10 feet east of the west 1�„ne of Everg,reen Avenua eas�erly.,
a distance of approximately 290 feet.
4VHEREAS, under the provisions nf Section 123 anu other pertinent provisions
of the City Charter, after said improvements shall have been eompleted, the City
Commission shall assess the cost thereof against the proper�ies especially benefited
thereby and facing and abutting the aioresaid improvements so made, and
WHEREAS, certain parcels of real estate iaczng and abutting sai.d improvemer�ts
have been banefitied by the said i�provements and the pro-rata cost theraef shall
be assessed against said parcels,
NOW, TfiEREFOftE, BE IT RESOL9ED by the Citp Comffiission of the Ci�y of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assemb].ed, as follows:
I. That the above described improvements in FrankTin Street and Evergreen
Avenue be and the same are hereby accep��d and approved as having been completed.
2. That the followi.ng described properties facing and abutting said Sanitary
Sewer improvements are hexeby deemed to have been benefited by said improvements
in the foilowing progortians of the cost thereof and the same are hereby assessed
in accordancs �rith the folldwing schedule.
Owner Pro ert
Louis A. Teillon
201� East Evergre�n A*ie,
Clearwater, Fla.
Frank A. P.hipps, Jr�
Vito Tagarelli
Mary Helen Green
Nestore Baldessarre
Vito Tagarelli
Vito Tagarelli
Evelyn C. Crowley
Vito Tagarelli
Nes�tore Bal�esarre
Nestore Baldesarre
Nestore Baldesarre
Weslyen riethodjst Church
oi America
Wes].yen Methodist �hurch
of America
Vito Tagarelli
Vito Tagarelli
V'ito Tagarelli
Vito Tagare3.li
TAG LI SL�BDIVISION
Block
Lot 5
Lot 5
Lot 7
Block
Lo�
Lot 7
Lot �
La� g
I�ot 10
Lot 1Z
Lot 12
Lot 13
LUti I�:
Block
Lot
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 1�
Lot 5
East 25' of Evergreen
Ave., vacated by Resolu-
tion of City Commission
7/z$/5z
Fron�
70.0
69.�3
70,0
70.0
70.0
7�e0
b5.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
75.0
Amaunt
173.
173.99
173.57
173.99
�73.99
173.99
1'13.99
161,56
149s��
149.13
1y.9.13
1$6.�.2
75.4 1$6,42
60.0 14.R.�3
60.0
60.0
�5.0
z5.0
149.13
14g.13
161.56
62.11�
(Continued}
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Owner
Vito Tagarelli
CITY COMMISSTON MEETING
April b, 1953
(Continued)
�Pro ert�
I�GT AHEL�iI SUBDIVISION
Block b Front F�. Amount
Lot 1 7000 173.99
Vrto Tagarelli West 25► of Evergreen 25.0 62,11�
Ave., vacated by Reso�u-
�ion of City Coramission
7/z$/Sz _____.___
TOTALS at �2.1�9- per £ront ft. 1,2�.9•�3 �3,106.52
3. Tha� iP said assessments herein made are not paid within ten (IO) days from
the making hereof, this Cominission shall thereafter by formal action approve the
issuance of improvemsnt certificates against said property for which assessments
are herein made.
PASSED AND ADOPTET� this 6th day af Apri1 Ao D. 1g53.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/ss H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
RESOLUTION
WI�EREAS, petroleum oil has been and is continuing to be deposited on th�
beaches and waterfront uplands within the City of Clearwater, Pirellas County,
Florida, said oil being depositsd by the waters of the Gulf of yiexico, and
WHEREAS, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico offshore of the City of Clearwater,
- Pinellas Countp, Florida, are usad by merchant vessels for the transport of oil,
and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that the oi1 deposited on the beaches and waterfront
uplands in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, originates from the
relsasing of said oil inte the waters of the Gulf of Mexico bp said merchant vessels,
and
WHEREAS, Section 3 of the Federal Oil Pollut3on Act oi June 7, 1�24, includes
exception_s o� such extent as to ia�pair the effectiveness of said act to prohibit
unreasonable releasing of oil into th� waters of the Gulf oi Mexico by merchant
vessels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLUELI by the City Commission of the City of Cleax°water,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the Congress of the TJni�ed States of America and its members both of
the Senate and of the House o� Representatives be and they are herebp requested and
urged to 3mend Section 3 of the Federal Oil Pollution Ac� of June 7, 1gz4, so as to
iurther ].imit the exceptions to the oper�tion of said Act, and so as to prohibit
the discharge of oil into the coastal navig�.ble waters of the Unit�d States except
in case of emergency imperilling life.
2. That the aforemer.tioned bodies and persons be and they are hereby
requested and urged to amend said Act so as to take cognizance oi the propertp
rights o£ persnns and lacal governments by requirin� that in the event oi discl�arge
oi oil in order to preserve the properi:y of the p�ersons discharging said oil, that
said persans th��n be made liable for damage to the property of others occasioned
by �he discharge of said oi�.
3. That the aforementioned bodi�s and persons be and theg are hereby raquested
and urged to enact into the �'ederal Oil Pollution Act a proaision requiring vessels
transporting oi1 and oil products to carry insurance to indemnify the owners of
propert3r bordering coastal navigable waters of the United 5tates against damage
resulting from the diacharge of oil or oil products into said water.
PASSED AND ABOPTED this bth day r�f April A. D. 1953•
/s/ Herbert rd, BroWr►
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/a/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 6, 1953
Honara'ble City Commissioners
Clearwa�er, Florida
March 2, 1953
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Fsnsion Fund, you are
hereby notified that Joe Robinson, laborer in the Public Service D�pt., has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a ttfirst classT� risk.
The above employes began his service rrith the City on December 3�, 1953..�
He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil 3ervice.
It is hereby recomme�ded by �he Advisory Committes that ha be accepted inta
msmbership.
Very truly your�,
Advisor Committee o.f the Employseso Pension Fund
�/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�h /s/ Helen Peter�
/s/ Dick Nelson
Honorable City Commissioners
Glearwater, Florida
Mascn �:, 1953
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that J. R. Feltan, Laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a TMfirst
class« risk.
The aboae employse began his service with the City on August 6, 1952. He
is undsr �.5 years of aga and meets the requirements oi our Civil Service. I�
is hereby recom�,e�ded by �he Advis�srg Committee that he be accepted into member�
ship.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committea of �he Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
� /s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Honorable City Commissioners March 2CJ, 1953
Clearwater, Flo�ida •
GentleMen:
As Trustees of the Ci.ty of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you axe
hereby notif:ied that Rufus Lee Wiggins, Laborer in the Public Servic� Depart�ent,
has heen du13� examined by a local phys3cian and dpsignated by him a� a"iirst
class" risk.
Th� aboue employee began his servic� with the Gity on September 22, 1952.
He is uncier 45 years of age and meets the requirenents of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accep�ed into
membership.
Honorable City Commissionars
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Verp truly yours,
Advisory Committee oi the EmplopePsT Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, �hairman
/s/ Helen Peters
�s/ Dick Nelson
March 24, 1953
As Trustees oi the Citg of Clearwater Employees' Pension �und, you ar2
heraby notified that Ed Gla�e Jr., emplaped as an electrician in the Electrical
Department, has been duly examined by a local physician and designa�ed bp him
as a +TgzrsG cl.assTM risk,
The above employee began his service with the City on September 22, 195z.
He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. I�
is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that h_e be accepted into membership.
Verq truly yoiars,
Advisory C�mmitte� of the Employees� Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
mh /s� Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Ne:.son
CITY C�iISSIdN MEETING
April 6, 1953
Honorabl� City Commissioners
Clearvi�ater, Florida
Gen�lemen:
March 31, 1953
As Trustees of the Gity of Clearwater Em�loyees+ Pension F�d, you are
hereby notified that Albert F. Donovan, Jr., employed as a policeman in the
Police Aepartment, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by
him as a tt£irst class° risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on October 1, 1952. He
is under J�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisdry Couimittee that he be acc�pted into membership.
Very truiy yours
Advisory Com.�nittee of the EmpZoyeesT Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
�� /s/ Dick Nelson
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