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04/27/1953 CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 The City Commission of the City or Clearwater met in special session at City Hall, Monday, April 27, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: I '. ~... , .. .:..:..:.: ,,"'; . . ',. ., , . ..' ..:', " ~.,. " ,". .:.:.._:. ,;.~. .~:~..,,' ", :... ,.~;..._:,~~'~;...;~5~;~.~"" ;~.,.,~:.~ ~.::.:{~';..;'~:L~i.!~/~~ti~,~~~'V;i6:;~;~~'~:,;' ;". ~2... F. C. Middleton Cpas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer ......_~. .~-----.,.............~......- 11[~~~;:\)~~j(: " <,." .~~ "j.'.l.','~' r~~iti~)~::if: 1 :,;: -j,::'-.<';. ! '-', r ' f: ,::~ ' i ~ ., j " I I ,. , r [ i, i f f. I ! I '\.,,-,,: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Wm. E. Crown, Jr. John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner :":,':.. ,..: ......;;;.:...:. .' ," "",":. ,".' ,'~''- ; .~ 1:''''' .:''''', :" .":. .;,: ~: ..; : : :, ....'" , :.' 1 . ~ , .~ i . ! i ~ The Mayor called the meeting to order. In reference to the bids submitted in December, 1952, for an addressograph mAchine the City Manager stated that the bid from the Elliott Addressograph Company was !g,232.80 and the one from the Addressograph Sales Agency, Tampa, was $10,099.65. He recommended acceptirlg the bid from the Addressograph Sales Agency as that machine was the most complete and would perform all the services needed in the Billing Department including making duplicate bills. He informed the Commission that the delivery date might be eight months or a year and that the amount would be a budget item for next year. Commissioner Strang inquired if the price would be firm. The City Manager answered that they had been notified that there was an increase of $600.00 in price contemplated but that Mr. Taylor informed him that if he could notify them this week that we accept this bid that we would still save the $600.00. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's recommendation as to the addresso~raph machine ror billing to be purchased by the City for the sum of $10,099.65 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. , Regarding the bids for the paving and drainage of Commodore Street and Anchorage Way, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $9,557.50 made by Burton Walker Company, Plant City. COlnmissioner Russell inquired if the bid was not lower than it was reported at the last meeting. The City Engineer reported that he had discovered a mathematical error that resulted in reducing the bid by $90.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's recommendation for the low bid of the Burton Walker Construction Company be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City M~nager reported that Burton Walker Construction Company was the low bidder for the construction or six shuffleboard courts on Clearwater Beach at a price of $2,010.00. After a discussion of the specifications required for the covrts, Commissioner Strang requested that the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting so that he and Commissioner Bates could go over the matter with the City Engineer. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates as a Committee to look into the matter and bring back further recommendations on the subject. In regard to the proposed paving project in the vicinity o~ the intersection of Smallwood Circle and Lake Drive, the City Manager reported that in accordance with the Committee's recommendations a preliminary hearing had been held with the property owners in the area and they expressed themselves as not being in favor o~ the project on an assessment basis. Therefore, the City Manager recommended paving the intersection as per the proposal from the Campbell Paving Company at 72; a square yard or a total or $1.296.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the resurfacing o~ this intersection a~ a price of 12~ a square yard and a total cost of approximately $1,300.00, in view or the urgent need for sealing the foundation which tends to wash out with every rain. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's report be accepted with respect to the preliminary hearing held in connection with work necessary in Glenwood Estates Subdivision before the City could proceed with resurfacing the streets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. W. H. Wolfe addressed to the Zoning Board, on behalf or Mr. J. S. Fornara and himself as owners or all the lots in a particular block in Glenwood Subdivision, requesting that the present set-back from the lot line on Lots 1~5-15~, inclusive, be changed to a 30 foot bu~lding line measured rrom the present curb line. He informed the Zoning Board that it is impossible to build on most o~ these lots because they are low in the center and requested a change in the set-back line under the hardship provision ot.the Zoning Law. The City Attorney also read the Zoning Board's recommen~ation that the request be denied since it was their opinion that residences could be designed ror these lots with the present twenty-five foot set-back. A report ~romthe City Engineer to the City Manager was read recommending that the request be granted since allot these lots are entirely surrounded by a street. The City Attorney's opinion was that the request could be granted because the request includes a whole block and also because in a circular block such as this variations in the set-back line would not obstruct anyone's view. The Mayor suggested that the members of the Zoning Board be asked to review the case and possibly requested to go out and inspect the area concerned and also that a Public Hearing be scheduled as recommended by the City Attorney. Commissioner Crown moved that this matter be referred back to the Zoning Board for further consideration with a request that a Public Hearing be held on Monday, May 4th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. .' .' " . .- -- ~....-~- ,e' '-...lr....__..... i,1:","'~~~te~~~;'.~i~'~';;""""':'" {' ~i,~~"'\' . ";" !i:k':/i,iJ~:i(;' , :;,j'i"" Wt~~ ' ;" , i~~~~'~:'i ,.,..-,',.,.,., \ ~ .:,:/;':J;::\<'. '.' ,:"'~~ ) '<: .~. .-;:\;" "~,". . "', ~.... , ,: ; . I I i I 1 " ,.....' . ", " F3 .... i(~'.:.~:r~';".m~r?;: ' . . , .. _..' ,:::.: .:'~~.:~, :'.:'..~~;i~'.!.. .:..~:;;.;,:~:~ ~.;:.h,s~,~~Ji~-/j)~~i~ .~~.;:~.;.'1:::..;.~-t,:t.~::::):.~::::~.;~ ~;..:;i:/j~i;~...i~~.~~j~1~::'-.~ -2- CITY COMMISSI ON MEETING April 27, 1953 A letter was read from Sam Singletary requesting that he be granted a City license as a junk dealer. The Attorney read a report from the Police Department showing a record of several arrests and convictions of the applicant in Police Court. In view of the fact that being a junk dealer would lend itself to the possibility of dealing with goods of questionable character and antecedents, Commissioner Bates moved that the license be denied for the reason of this police record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. A letter addressed to the Zoning Board by Mr. Stanley F. Lee was read requesting tl~t the Gulf Oil Company be permitted to dismantle the present service station located on Lots 77-79, Block CJ Bassedena Subdivision, and build a new station on the same site. The City Attorney read a report from the Zoning Board recommending that the request be granted subject to certain regulations. He also read a report from the City Engineer recommending certain changes in the plans. Commissioner Crown moved that the request be granted as amended according to the requirements of the City Engineer and subject to the proper zoning requirements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from Major W. R. Gunby requesting that the Commission extend the terms of his lease for one year on the proposed site for the television station near the west entrance to Courtney Campbell Causeway, as the F.C.C. had passed over the applications for the Clearwater channel because WBOY, Tarpon Springs radio station, was also applying for the same channel. The City Attorney reported that since the City had received a clearance on the property from the City of St. Petersburg it would be possible to remove the tenant occupy- ing the cottage adjacent to the old WSUN radio station building or Major Gunby could lease just part of the property and the City could rent the cottage. Major Gunby stated that his company would need all the property including the cottage if they receive the permit from the F.C.C. but up until that time they would have no objection to the City collecting rent from the tenant in the cottage if it were understood that he would vacate within 30 days after receiving notice. The City Attorney suggested and Major Gunby agreed that the City lease the entire property to Major Gunby but reserve for the use of the City that portion occupied by the cottage until such time as the Pioneer Broadcasting Company is granted a permit for a television station. It was moved by Commissioner Bates that the lease be drawn in accordance with the City Attorney's statement relative to the reservation referred to by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. A Resolution from the Clearwater Beach Association was read suggesting that the Commission take steps as may be necessary to provide a salary of $150.00 per Inonth for the Mayor and $100.00 per month for each Commissioner. The Resolution set out that a part of such salaries would reimburse the Commissioners for the expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The City Attorney stated it would be necessary to have an enabling Act submitted to the State Legislature for approval on either a permissive or mandatory basis and that if the Act were passed by the Legislature) it would still have to be submitted to a referendum vote in the City. Commissioner Crown moved that steps be taken to put the matter up for referendum. Motion was seconded by COlnmissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates, reporting for the Tax Settlement Committee, recommended that Mr. Lester Harn who was billed and paid taxes on the wrong property be given credit in the amount of $42.00 against the property formerly known as Pinellas Groves. Commissioner Crown moved that the tax recommendation with respect to Mr. Harn be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimous- ly. I - L ", t' . I I' I ' . I - . I i . I:~;;J~\ · In regard to delinquent taxes in 1930 and 1931 against property now occupied by the Sunset Point Home Demonstration Club, Lot 5, Block AJ Harbor Vista, Commissioner Bates stated that the Tax Settlement Committee recommended that the taxes be waived as the Club is a non-profit organization and operates on a very limited budget. Commissioner Crown moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Regarding the delinquent taxes and liens assessed against the property now occupied by the Turner-Brandon mnerican Legion Post and the ten vacant lots in Suburb Beautiful owned by the Turner-Brandon Post, Commissioner Bates reported for the Tax Settlement Committee that the suggestion had been made that all the taxes and liens be abated but that the vacant lots be placed on the tax rolls and be subject to County and City taxes and the Post Home and the land which it occupies still be carried as non-taxable in accordance with the law. Commissioner Bates said that this was the recommendation of the majority of the members of the Committee. The Mayor spoke in favor of abating the taxes since this was a non- profit organization which ser~ed the community. Commissioner Bates moved that the taxes and liens be abated subject to future taxation of the vacant lots. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that Items 3A and 3B, reading of proposed Ordinance 634, and Ordinance 635, be deferred since both Ordinances concerned changes in the election laws which were covered by Special Acts to be submitted to the Legislature and he wished to see i~ the Acts were passed by the Legislature before submitting the Ordinances to the Commission. The City Attorney read a letter written by him to the Commission reporting the completion of the purchase of the 34i acres of submerged land south o~ the Causeway from Messrs. Williams and Billet, including his opinion of title, a duplicate original of option to re-purchase, and stating that Mr. Williams and Mr. Billet had deposited checks totalling $1,000.00 with the Cit~ as a bond to insure that they will make a reasonable bid to purchase the City s property bordering .. ~, -. -~--. 1. That 2. That " . , .3. That 4. That .. ' , ~.: ,. .1' ,j ,"t,. I , i . ! I } , ~r:~~~~. .~:~' . .1~i~iJ~tjk:, , ".,,;. :.,. ; ,.,,'i~~.': ,~ ,:.:~.' '~'.<,: -H .....,\~i~~~.i'?~.....~~.~.~:';~}'~~ft~~t~\1> ,: ,i:::: :"'C;.':::" :,' .. ";"V'-':":~"iL:"''''';:''':~~:'''';f;:;'li~i~~: " -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 Stevenson Creek. He also enclosed his statement in the amount of $355.00 for his services in e~amining title and guaranteeing the title. Commissioner Crown moved that the bill be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown stated that he would like the Mayor to appotnt a Committee, preferably of non-members of the Commission to look into the mAtter of deepening and marking the channels in CleRrwater Bay. The Mayor stated that he had already unofficially requested the aid of some members of the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary on this matter. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor be requosted to appoint a Committee primarily of non-City Commissioners to plan toward the day when the City can obtain good channels into the harbor and particularly the Marina. Motion was seconded by COMnissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor reported that Item 4B, Request rrom Orange State Oil Co. for installation or 550 gal. storage tank at 1373-79 PArk St., had been withdrawn. The City Attorney presented the ~ollowine proposed legislative acts for tne Commission's approval: ,\.... . \. .,. An act amending the election laws. Amendment to the Civil Service Act. Amendment to the Employees Pension Act. An amendment to the Net Fishing Law. An enabling act enabling the City to establish seawall lines and bulkhead line s. An act to enable the City to acquire title to submerged lands in Clearwater Bay. The Mayor reported that the Commission had gone over tIle amendments to the Civil Service Act at a meeting with the Civil Service Board and the employees and they had given their approval to the amendments. The Commission discussed the proposed legislative act pertaining to pensions and the following provisions were approved: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ;., ., i' ,;;':,.~::',U,: I i, '!f&!,;.,\ r'..'.."f'~~ the City's contribution should be the same percentage as the Con~ tribution from the employees. the amount of pension granted employees should be determined on the basis of 2% of the average salary of the last five years of employ- ment multiplied by the number or years of s~rvice. there be no maximum or minimum amounts of pension set out in the ~ct. the Act would contain the provision that the City Commission would once a year determine ir the pension funds on hand were sur~icient to meet requirements, and if such funds were not available, to determine the amount necessary to meet such re~uirements which amount would be included in the City's annual budget. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission approve the legislative program including the Pension Amendment as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the report from the Zoning Board thAt the request from Mr. William R. Kirkpatrick to build a trailer court in Bro\~'s Subdivision, (Bayview) about 3535 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be granted. A report from the City Engineer was read stating that he had reviewed the plan and that the sewage waste plan had been approved by the State Board of Health but that no construction plans were submitted. A note from the City Manager indicated that the owner would submit construction plans shortly. Commissioner Crown moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation be approved subject to the approval o~ construction plans by the City Engineer and City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown suggested that the general restrictions on trailer parks be revised to include ssnitary facilities set up for each space and that the construction plans showing the building lay-out be submitted to the Commission for approval. The City Manager suggested that he would check with the State Board or Health and also with the Zoning Board And corne back with recommendations on the subject. The City ManAger submitted a Replat or Bamboo Subdivision for the Commission's approval. Commissioner Bates moved that the Bamboo Subdivision Replat be approved subject to the Zoning Board's approval. Motion was seconded by Cow~issioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager recolnmended the installation o~ 160 reet of one inch gas main on Gulf Avenue in Dunedin. at an estirnated cost of $100.00. Commissioner Russell moved that the application be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of 1290 feet of two inch water main to serve Boylan Subdivision, east of Haines Road outside the City limits, on the usual main extension agreement for which check from the developer is on ~ile for $827.19. Commissioner Strang moved that the Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried ,unanimously. ~":f."""__, '. ... ~.:- .... /~1~~: , ,~~~*~j:),tr.~ri>~~ ."':.q",:-; ,",..,{.,:,.,~ i'."" '~!i:.~J '}'';;''');'' ~"'l";' H,:',' ' ".tl..~~, i , 7-;. . .'~; ~ "~ ". .' :. .' , . ;, :..?...'....:i~:J>.::. . ., . . ,_,~ ...i.,~,....,'".J..~~,i15~.~:;:::r'l~'1)f...; ,',' CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 The City Manager gave an oral report on the progress of drilling and connect- ing new wells to the City's water system. During the discussion the matter of the well located in the south of Clearwater was described as having water of unsatisfactory quality, and it was s\1~3ested by Commissioner Bates that the City drill another well in this area, ann if such a well should prove unsatisfactory. then the City should abandon the wells in the south section or town and obtain all the water from other areas. The City ManFlger explained thnt it was part of the purpose in drilling the new wells to have them replace the old wells in which the qUBlity of the water has been inferior. The Mayor reported that ~.1r. R. Hosey Wick, ChAirman of' the County Commissioners, had telephoned him giving him the information that the County had secured ravorable water rights on IADD acres in the northern part of Pinellas County and inviting the City Commission to consult with the County Commission on a wAter agreement on a cooperative basis. After some discuf;sion, it was agreed that the City Commissioners would be glad to meet and tAlk with the County Commission on the subject. The City Manaeer presented a Resolution for the mowine and cleaning or three lots. Commissioner RusseJ 1 moved that the Resolution be adopted. fvlotion was seconded by Commi ssioner Crown and carried unfmimol.lsly. ~;~;J~ II;<-~~~ f ~ Attest: t.~~~t~~ The Mayor stated that it had been sug~csted that the City install a rock jetty at the south end or Clearwater Beach Island comparable to that recently installed by the County at Sunset Beach. He reported that Mr. W. D. Owens, owner of the ~roperty lying south of the City's property has expressed himself as being in favor of additional groins ar.d has stated he would be willing to pay his propor- tionate part of the expenses involved. The Mayor pointed out that this project would coincide with recommenrlations made by the U. S. Army Engineers in their Erosion Report which recommended the installation of three jetties at the south end of the island. The City Engineer reported tnR.t the location of the City's concrete ring groin coinciden with one of the locations recommended by the Corps of Engineers which would mean the i nstal18.tion of two addi tional ~roins. Commissioner Crown moved that the r"1.:'Iyor be instructed to appoint a Committee to work out details as to the tyre and ffip.thod of financing the groins as requested by the Army Engineers Erosion Survey and tinat they be instructed to report their recommended plan as soon as possi'hle. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor appointed Commissioner Bates, Commissioner Str~n8 and himself to serve on this Committee. There beinS no further business to come before the Board) the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M. -- .,' ,'..,. -.. ,'., ,.",w.",c...,.2a;,;L(';0."hiL'JZ~i;,~:';iI:f!;~;yr;~'P!!; -.... '.' ,".' ...'#...~.h..'~I.~....,_,. .... .~.,;.. .".' ~,"'.... CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 April 24, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Special Session at 1:30 p.m. on April 27, 1953, for the purpose of considering the items listed on the attached agenda. This meeting will be held in the City Hall Auditorium. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager FCM: 5 Enclosure -------~----~--------------~-~--------------------~-------------------~-~--~----- Agenda - Special Meeting of the City Commission City Hall Auditorium - April 27, 1953 1:30 p.m. 1. Tabulation of Bids. 2. Commission's consideration of: A. Application with reference to eranting occupational license. B. Letter from Clearwater Beach Association with reference to salaries for Mayor and City Commissioners. C. Letter from Major W. R. Gunby and report on WSUN property. D. Report from Tax Settlement Committee. 3. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office. A. Ordinance No. 634, relating to methods of qualifying and certifying candidates for election. B. Ordinance No. 635, regarding election laws. C. Letter from Williams and Billet with reference to purchase of submerged lands. D. Approval of items for Legislation. 4. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board. A. Request from W. H. Wolfe for building line setback in Glenwood Estates Subdivision. B. Request from Orange State Oil Co. for installation of 550 gal. storage tank at 1373-79 Park St. C. Request from Gulf Oil Co. to erect a service station at N. E. Cleveland Street and Drew Street. D. Request from W. R. Kirkpatrick to erect trailer park in Brown's Subdivision, Bayview. E. Replat of Bamboo Subdivision. ,. Utility Improvements. 6. Lot Mowing Applications. 7. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment~ --~--------------~---------------~------------------------------------------------~- Honorable Zoning Board and Board of City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 31, 1953 The writer of this letter owns Lots 145, 152, J.l..9, and 151 in Glenwood Estates Subdivision, and he also represents Mr. J. S. Fornara of 1226 Springtime Road, N.E., Atlanta 6, Georgia, who o\'ms Lots 150, 146, 147, 148, 153, and 154. These lots combined comprise a whole block in Glenwood Estates Subdivision. Mr. Leo Butler and his assistant, Johnny Hunter, have surveyed this whole block, and they both say that there is a 30 foot paved street completely surrounding this block. The subdivision is plated for a 00 foot street, and the subdivision has a 20 foot set back from the foot of each lot line, and because most parts of this block are low in the center, it is impossible to build unless, under the hardship rule, the City would adopt a 30 foot building line back from the location of the present curbs. I understand that the Zoning Board is having a meeting on the 7th, and I would appreciate it greatly if you would take this matter up and adopt this 30 foot building line from the location of the present curb. Some of my lots are sold, and the man is ready to go ahead and build a house, but he is unwilling to complete the deal unless this set back is broadened. Very truly yours, /s/ W. H. Wolfe WH\\T: PH ------------~-~~------~~--~----------~---------~--_.----------~----~-----~------~-- ~~_. ,. ! i r , / , 'l ' . , , ". . ~.-,.::.;!..~>~~:'.. '. ,. I ~-~-------~--~-- '" '. . "\",/ '",.',,', "...'.'....'......,:,~:,',.".,.:." ,.,:c,',J'_;,.1"~~..iia!")2;~~""~;"""'i~~:~:;::',jir;;~i,;,i ", ,",'. ....~,:~~'_;::.,.:::)~-.~.~~:~;.;:.:_.;..::~:;:~lt;.2~~s~.,;;~i~~:t.J:.4~.~:',>2..;;~~;:.:i~.:.':.::1.. .'....,.;... _. _ k ~__"'_ -~__~.-...U 1.."- _a..., _T4 . !,,", . ~ . .. 'l, .," . . .... " . .......",..,.(.i ",:./... i,....... CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 April 20, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: S. Lickton, City Engineer Subject: Request of W. H. Wolfe, Certain lots in Glenwood Subdivision. The request to adopt a 30 foot building set back line from the present curb in that portion of Glenwood Estates Subd. has been reviewed by this office. Inasmuch as these lots are ent1re1y surrounded by a street, it is felt that this request be granted. This is contradictory to the recommendation of the Zoning Board. ---~---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ April 17, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson~ Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of W. H. Wolfe At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, April 16, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of W. H. Wolre, asking for a change in the building line set-back on Lots 145 to 154 incl., in Glenwood Estates Subdivision, be denied. The Board feels that the request should be denied under the hardship ruling. Residences could be designed suitable for these lots with the present city zoning of a twenty five foot set back. Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Wolfe's letter and a copy of the plat of the property. -----------------------------------~-------------------------------~------------- Clearwater, Fla. April 7, 1953 Mr. Oliver H. Anderson, City of Clearwater Clearwater, Fla. Re: NE Cleveland & Drew Street Clear\'18ter t Fla. Dear Mr. Anderson: This is to request permit for dismantling service station improvements on lots 77, 78 and 79, Block C. Bassadena Subdivision, also errect service station on lots 77, 78, 79, 1 and 2, Block C, Bassadena Subdivision. This station is to be built as per plans submitted this date. It is also requested that we be issued pernlit for two (2) three (3tOOO) gallons and two (2) two (2,000) gallon tanks for underground storage of gasoline. One (1) 550 gallon underground tank for Kerosene storage and one (1) 550 gallon underground tank for waste oil. SFL:wh Yours very truly, /5/ Stanley F. Lee, Distributor Gulf Oil Products ------~--------------------------------~---------~--~---------------------------- April 17, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of Gulf Oil Co. At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, April l6t 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of the Gulf Oil Co. to dismantle a service station on Lots 77, 78 and 79, Block C, Bassadena Subdivision and erect a new station on Lots 77, 78, 79,1 and 2, Block C, Bassedena Subdivision, be granted. The recommendation of the Board to erect a service station in this area is in keeping with the present "Business" zoning. The driveways should not be over 30 feet in width at the property line. -------------------------------------------------~-----------~--~---------------- April 20, 19.53 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: S. Lickton, City Engineer Subject: Request of Gulf Oil Co., Bassadena Subd. Plans tor the Gulf Oil Station on Lots 77, 78, 79, 1 and 2, Block C, Bassadena ~) Subd. have been checked by this office. It should be noted that the present plumbing layout indicated that water from the wash rack and grease rack is to be discharged into the sanitary sewer. The water from the wash rack and the grease rack should not be discharged into the sanitary but should be carried to a soakage pit ~nd a sand trap be installed at the wash rack and grease rack. ...,.........--.. , lj~j:~i1;i~1t~ I '. "'., ". ,', .. .','( !~~';,'["!j'Jf \ ~ ~'" t ~'.:l \..~~~',:;:~.~~>1'~\ I. . '.."" ',~ ''\. .' . ".< "':,:L<:':{ j' . ,'I' : . " ''';'" ~' ,.. .,.,...,',...,.,-~ :::.::~:,;:D';)i~;t:~'ir'~\ '...' ' , ) ';", ~\.'. ,.:1,,, ~.> '....,~i,jl ',I" :,;~~::';'/:f~.'~:~.< ~.', r:*~l;!;~;~i ~ '. ~. .' ... "... '.: ~"'. -< ' .', .', ", '~ . . -. "':' . ;- "~' .: ! \....: <1":-" "'" t '. . ~ .~ \, t: ~;:~ . ~,,\~~{::.;<~~i,~:;~~~,<:;~'~./f\':~j;:}~~:i"~ . :~.: ':.: ;:' ~ . -.. " j', _'.;~" ;:;, .<i .: .,:. _" ,',':',.... -'i.i. ~;. " ,," CITY COMMISSI ON MEETING April 27, 195.3 I t~; i: PI~' 1fJtF '~~~~k~:';,~~~}I~~.i;'~::. , '. I.t'.',.,. ~.~.("..f_ .......\.!, L' \ I,F>;~,~:?Wi@C:.' '''~:', "Co '~t\ i'.; \".... "1 .,,:. f.;:"),{Y:':<1::':,(,: 'j, ~.'. '.':<: (;;}:~.::,'. ~ ' .,,', . ',:~ ". . t' "" ~ ~ . t. !' f I ' ' -.~ lIII April 6, 1953 Honorable Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: At the meeting, March .30, 1953. of the Clearwater Beach Association the members present discussed the progress and growth or the City of Clearwater together with the increased work and responsibilities devolving upon the Mayor and City Commissioners. It being realized that the calls on you Gentlemen for service, inspection and meetings result in increased expense to you personally it was therefore resolved that: The Clea~water Beach Association recommend that the Mayor and Commissioners take such steps as may be necessary to provide a salary of one hundred fifty dollars per month for the Mayor and one hundred dollars per month for each of the Commissioners and that These amounts shall be made available beginning with the next fiscal year when the annual budget is submitted and approved. The above was passed in open session by a unanimous vote and it gives me pleasure to transmit this action to you for your consideration. Respectfully, /s/ G. L. Curtis President Clearwater Beach Association Honorable Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: John Bates, William E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Re: Purchase from William H. Williams and J. R. Billet ----~---~-~-----~--------------------------~------~~--------------------------~-- April 1.3, 1953 Gentlemen: Enclosed please find: 1. Opinion of title 2. Duplicate original of option to re-purchase. .3. Checks totalling $1,000.00 from William H. Williams and J. R. Billet. 4. Statement for my services. This is to advise that the above purchase or approximately 35 acres of submerged land in Clearwater Bay has been completed and the deed to the City o~ Clearwater has been recorded. The abstract of title has been by me deposited with the City Clerk. All things necessary to final consummation of this sale have been accomplished, so that the City of Clearwater is now the fee simple owner of said property. The sale was closed according to custom, so that the sellers paid for all expenses of the transaction except recording of the City's deed and examination o~ title. The enclosed checks totalling $1,000.00 are to be held by the City until December .31, 195.3, as a deposit to insure that William H. Williams and J. R. Billet will make a responsible and reasonable bid to purchase the City's property border- ing Stevenson's Creek. I am proceeding to clear up that title so that it may be offered for sale and improvement in the near future in the event that it is properly re-zoned by the referendum which is planned for July of this year. In the event that the public sees fit to vote favorably at said referendum, the property will be available for sale and improvement immediately after the re~eren- dum vote. The sale of this property can reasonably be expected to reimburse the City for a large portion of the expense of the instant purchase of submerged lands. I will welcome any further questions and instructions which you might have in regard to these matters. CMP:EB Enclosures Respectfully, /s/ Charles M. Phillips, Jr. City Attorney ~~--~-~----------------------~---~--~~------------~---~----------------------~--- , >::~ . ".,~~",,:.,._::~~':;::J::::t~~~:~::t:~:~~~'I~:' ,.'.....i}D:~i:;':~.!~,~~ .' "1,... '.,:, ":._ .' 'I", - .' ';'I 'P',', : ;~::<~.'. /. . CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 RESOLUTION ;~ , i \:1;); ,~('}~~l' : i I. ~'" '.. ~ ._,f .JI . ...,. '''' : )::i@!iJ,' "7Wl:J .'\x1il;*it,~jfl~ WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission or the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do 50 and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 or the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. Cost - Descril?tion Lot 1 Block 31 Mandalay Lot 14- Block 31 Mandalay Lots 3 and 4 Block 3 Tagarelli Sub. ~ Louis Berkes Auburndale Florida Irving W. Lyon 1006 Prospect Avenue Pelham Manor, N.Y. Nestore and Pia Baldasarre 1155 Grove St. Clearwater, Florida 5.00 .5.00 10.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission o~ the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 27th day of April, A. D. 1953. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk -~---------------~-~-------------------~-----------------~--~------------------~- April 17, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson) See'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of William R. Kirpatrick At the regular meeting or the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, April 16, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of William R. Kirpatrick to erect a Trailer Court in Brown's Subdivision, (Bayview) about 3535 Gulf to Bay, be granted. The recommendation of the Board to erect a Trailer Court in this area is in keeping with the present business zoning. --------~-----~----------~--------------------------~~-------------~-------------- April 20, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City ManAger From: S. Lickton, City Engineer Subject: Request of William R. Kirpatrick The construction of trailer court in Brown Subdivision has been reviewed by this office. The sewage waste plan has been approved by the State Board of Health. No 'construction details are shown on the a tt.ached plans. Before this sewage treatment sy'stern is installed necessary construction plans should be submitted. Note from City Manager: Soon as he returns from the north he will submit plans. Wanted the O.K. :for location. /5/ F.M. --~.-~-------~--~--------------------------~--------------~---~~~----------~----- -,I" . . ;":''''. ....,. ',' I ' .dd...d..... I.' .".. .'::(i':t i'1~i~~!~it �Z CITX C�II�IISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 Ths Gi.ty Commi9sion of the City oi Clearwater met in special session. at City Hall, Monday, APril 27, 1953, at 1t30 P.M. with the i'ollowing members present; Herbert M. Brown Ja.ck Russell Wm. E. Crown, Jr. John W. Hates W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present t,*ere: F. C, iViiddle�on Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma Sidney Licktan Ntayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Gommissioner Commissioner City i�anager Jr. City �,ttorney Chief of Police City Engineer The Mayor called the meeting to order. In reference to the bids submitted in Deceraber, 1952' for an �ddressograph machine the Gity Manager a�ated that the bid from the El.liott Addressograph Company v�as �$,232.$0 and t�is one from ths Addressograph Sales Agency, Tampa, was �10,0�9.b5. He recommen�ed accepting the bid irom the Addressograph Sales Agency as that machine was �the mosi complete and would perform a11 the services needed in the Billing Department 3nc�:uding m2k�ng duplicate bills. He in�ormed the Commission that the delivery daie might be eight months or a year and that the amount would be a budget ?tem for next year. Commissi.oner Strang a.nquired if the price would be firm. The City Manager answered that they had been r�otified that tihere was an increase of $b00.00 in price contemplated but �hat Mr. Taylor iniormed him that ii he could notify them this week that we aecept this bid that we would sti11 save the �600.00, Commiasioner Russell move� that the City Manager's recommendation as te the addressoaraph machine for billing to be purchased by the City for the sum of �10,099.�5 be approved. Motion aras secor_ded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously, Regarding the bids for the pavir_g azd drainage of Commodore Street and Anchorage Way, the City Manager recommended accepting the 1ow bid of �9,557.5� made by Burton Walker Company, Plant City. Comrnissioner Russell inquired if the bid was not lower than it was reported at the last meeting. The City Engineer reported that he had discovered a mathematical error that resulted in reducing the bid by �90,00. Commissioner Bates moved tn.at the City Managerts recommendation fox the lovr bid of the Burton Walker Construction Gompany be accepted, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimouslye The City Ma�ager reported that �urton Walker Construction Company was the �ow bidder fcr the construction of six shuffleboard courts an Clearwater Beach at a price of �2,010.00. Aft�r a discussion of the specifications requireci for the courts, Gommissioner Strang requested that the matter oe deferred until the next regular meeting so thdt he and Commissioner Bates could go over the matter vr�.th the City Engineer, The I�fayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates as a Com.�nittee to look intc the matter and bring back further recommendations on the subject. In regard to the proposed paving project in the vicinity of the intersec�ion of Smallwood Circle and Lake Drive, the City bianager reported that in accordance with the Committeets reconunendations a preliminary hearing had been held with the prcperty owners in the area and they expressed themselves as not being in £avor of the project on an assessment basis. Therefore, the Gity b'tanager recommended paving the intersection as per the proposal from the Campbell Paving Gompany at 72¢ a square yarci or a total of �1,296.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the Citp Manager be authorized to proceed wi.th the r�sur�a�ing of �his intersection at a price of 7�¢ a square yaxd and a total cost o�' approximately �1,300.�JG, in viev� of the urgent need for sealing the �'oundatinn which tends to wash out with every rain, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. , Contmissioner Crown maved that the City Manager's report be acceptad with respect to the preliminary hearing held in connectian with work necessary in Glenwood Estates Subdivision before the Cit3� could proceed wi.th resurfacing the streets. Motivn was seconded by Commissiener Strang and carried unanimously. The Qity At�orney read a letter from Mr. W. H. Wolie adcires�ed to the Zoning Board, on behalf of Mr. J. S, �'ornara and himself as owriers of a11 the lots in a par�icular block in Glenwood Subdivision, requesting that the present set-b�ek from the lot line on Lots 1�.5-1��., inclusive, be chan�ed to a 30 foot building line measured from the present curb line, He informed the Zaning Board that it is impossibla to build on mo:�t of ti^.ese lots because they are lc�w in ths center and requested a change in the set-back line under the hardship provision of the Zoning I,aw. The City Attorney also read the Zonin; Board's recommen;dation that the request be denied since if; was their opinion that residences could be designed �or these lots with the present twenty-five foot set-back. A report from ths City Engineer to the Ci�y Manager was read recommending that the �equest be granted since a1.1 of these l�ts are entirel.y surrounded by a street. The Citq Attorney�s opinion was that the request could be granted because the request includes a who?s block and al.so because in a circular block such as this variations in the se�-back lxne would not obstruct anyonets view. The Mayor sugges�ed that the memb�rs of �he Zoning Board be aske� to review the case an�� possibly requested to go ou� and inspect the area concern�d and also that a Public Hearing bs scheduled as recommended by the City Attorney. Commissioner Grown moved that this matter �ie referred back to the Zoning Board i'or fur�ther consideration with a �equest that a Public Hearing be held on Monday, May �.th, Motian was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carrie�i unanimously. � _�.. CITY COMMISSI.ON MEETING Apri.l 27, 1953 A letter was read from Sam Singletary reques�ing that he be granted a City license as a junk deaTer. The Attorney read a report from the Police Department shoVring a record of s�veral arrests and convictions of the applicant in Police Court. In view of the fact that being a junit dealer would lenc� itself to the ��ssibility of dealing with goods oi questionable character and antecedents, Conmissioner Bates moved that the license be denied for the reason of this police record. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strazzg and carried unanimously. A letter addressed to tY!e Zaning Board by Mr. Stanley F. Lee was read requesting that the Gulf Oil Company be permitted to dismantle the present service station located on Lots 77-79, Bl�ck C, Bassedena Subdivision, and buzld a new station on the same site. T}:e City Attorney read a report from the Zoning Board recoirmending that t he request be granted subject to certain regul.ations. He also read a report from the City Engineer recommending certain changes in the plans. Commissioner Crown moued 't;hat the r�quest be granted as amended according to the requirements of thE City Engineer and subject to the prvper zoning requirem�nts. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from Majer W. R. Gunby requesbing that the Commission extend the terms of his lease for one year on the proposed 9ite for the television station near the west entran.ce ta Courtnev Campbell Cauaeway, as the F.C.C. had passed cver �he applications for the Glearwater channel because WBOY, Tarpon Springs radio statior�, was also applying tor the same channel. The Gity Attorney reported that since the City had recei�red a clearance on the property from the City of St. Petersburg it would be possible to remove the tenant occupy- ing the cottage adjacent to the old WSUN radio station building or Major Gunbv could lease just part of 'the property and the Gity could rent the cotbage. Major Gunby stated trat his company would need all the property including the cottage ii they receive the parmit frora the F.C.C. taut up until that time they would have no objection �to the Citp collecting rent from the tenant in the cottage if it were understood that he would v�cate t�ithin 30 days after rece�.ving notice. The Citp Attarney suggested and D'iajor Gunby agreed that the City lease the entire propertg ta Nlajar Gunby but reserve for the use of the City that portion occupied by the cottage until such time as the Pion�er Broadcasting Company is granted a permit �or a television sLation. It was moved by Commissioner- Bates that the lease be drawn in ac�ordanGe with ,yhe City Attorney's statement relative to the reservation referred to by the Cit;r Attr�rney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carrie� unanin�ously. A Resolution fror� the Clearwater Beach Association vras read st�ggesting that the Commission take steps as may be necessary to provide a salary nf �150.00 psr. month for tlze Mayor and �100.00 per month for each Commissioner. The Resolution set out that a part oi such salaries would reimburse the Commissioners for the expenses incurred in tne gerformance of tlleir duties. The City Attorney stated it weul.d be neaessary to have an enabling Act submztted to the State Legislature for approvaZ on either a permissive or mandatory basis and tha� if the Act were passed by the yegislature, it would still have to be submitted to a reierendum vote in the City. Commzssiener Crown moved that steps be taken to put the matter up f�r re�erendum. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Gommissioner Bates, reporting far the Tax Settlement Committee, recommended that Mr. Lester Harn who was b�lled and paid taxes on the wrong property be given credit in the amount o£ ��.2.OQ against the progerty formerly known as Pinellas Groves. Commissioner Crown moved that the tax reco?run�ndation with respect to Mr. Harn be approvec�. Motion was secor_ded by Commissioner Strang and c arried unanimous- ly. In regard to delinquent taxes in 1.930 and 1931 again�t property now occupied by the Sunset Po�nt Home Demonstration Club, Lot 5, Block A, Harbor Vista, Commissioner Bates stated that the Tax Settlement Committee re�ommended that the taxes he waived as the Club is a non-profit organizatiion and operates on a very limitsd budget. Commissioner Crawn moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Regarding the delinquent taxes and Tiens assessed against the property now occupied by the Turiler-Brandon .American Legion Post and the ten vacant lots in Suburb l3eau�iful owned by the Turner-Brar_don Fost, Commissioner Ela�es reporte� for the Tax 5ettlement Committee that the suggestion had been made that all the taxes and liens be abated but that the vacant lots be placed on the tax rolls an_d be subjec� to County and City taxes and the Post Home and the land which it occupies still be carried as non-taxable in accordance with the law. Commissioner Bates said that this was the recommendation o£ the majority of the members of the Commi�t�e. The Mayor spoke in favor of abatin� the taxes since this was a non- profit organization which served the cormnunity. Commissioner Bates moved that the taxes and liens be abated subject to future taxa�ion oi L•he vacant lots. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that Items 3A and 3B, reading of proposed Ordinance 634, and Ordinance 635, be deferred since both Ordinances concerned changes in the election laws which were covered Y�y Special Acts to be suUmitted to the Legislature and he wished to see if the Acts were passed by �he Legislature before submitting the Ordinances to the Commission. The City Attorney read a lett-er written by him to the Commission reporting the completion of the purehase of the 31�� acres of submsrged land south of the Causeway from �tessrs. Williams and Billet, including his opinion o£ title, a duplic�te origi.nal. of option ta re-purch.ase, and stating �hat Mr. Williams and Mr. Bil�et had deposited checks totalling �1,0OO.OQ with the G�.ty as a bond to insure that they v�ri:ll make a reasonable bid �o purchase the City's pro�erty bordering CIZ"Y CO,��Il'�IISSION MEETING April 27, 1953 Stevenson Cre�ek. He also enclosed his statement in the amount of �355,�J0 for his services in examining title and �uaranteei.ng �he titl�. Gommissionar Crown moved that the bill be approved ior payment. Motion was seconded by �ornmissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown stated that he would like the Mayor to appoi.nt a Committee, preferably og non�-m�mbers of �he Commission to look into the matt�r og dee�ening and marking the channels �n Clearwater Bay. The Mayur stated that ha had already unofficially requested the aid of aome member� of the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxili�ry on this rnatter. Commissior.er Crown raoved tha�t; the Nayor be requested to appoint a Cornmittee primarily oi non-Gity Commissioners to plan toward the �ay when the City can obtain good channels into the harbor and particul.arly the Karina. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor reported tha't Item 4B, Request from Orange State Oil Co. for installation of 550 gal. storage tank aL 1373-79 Park St., had been with�rawn. The City Attorney presented the followl.n� proposed legislative acts for the Cornmi�sion's approval: l. An act amending the election laws. 2. Amendment to the Ci.vil Service Act, 3. Amendmant to the Employees Pension Act. l�. An amendment to the Net Fishin� Law. 5. An enabling act enabling the �ity to establish seawall lines and bulkhead lines. 6. An act to enable the Gity to acquire title to submerged lands in Clearwater Hay. The iviayor rapor.ted that the Commission had gone over th� amendments to the Civi.l Service Act a� a meeting with the Civil Service Board and the employees and they had given their approval to the amenciments. The Commission discussed tne proposed legislative act pertaining to pensions and the following provisions were approved: lo That the Cityfs contributian should bs �I?e same percentage as the con- tribution from the e�r�ployees. 2. That the amount of pension granted employees should be determined on ths basis of' 2°fo of the average salary o.f the last fi.ve years of e�ploy- men� mu].tipTied by the number of years o£ service. 3. That there be no maximum or minimum amounts of pension set out in the Act. 1�.. That the Act would ��n�ain the provision that the City Commiss�on would or_ce a year �G�ermine if the Fension funds on har.d were sufficient to meet requirements, and if such funds were na� aUai�.able, to determine the amount nec�ssary to meet such requirements which a�►ount would be ineluded in the City}s annual budget. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission approve the legislative program i.ncluding the Pension Amendment as amen�ied, yiotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell arid carried unanimously. The Citp Attorney read the report from the Zoning Board that the request from Mr. William R. Kirkpatrick to build a�railer court in Broim's Subdivision, (Bayvzew) about 3535 Guli-to-Bay Boulevard be �ranted. A repoxt- irom the City Engineer was read stating that he had reviewed the plan �nd that the sewa�e �rrasta plan had been approved by the State Board of Health but that no construction plans were submitted. A note f'rom the City Manager indicated that tkie owner woulsl submit construction plans shortly. Cor.�missioner Crown moved that the Zoning Boardts recommendation be aFproved subject to the approval o� construc�ion �lans by the Gity Engineer and City Manager. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown suggested that the general restrictions on trailer parks be revised to include sanitary facilities set up for each space and that the constructian plans shawing �he building lay-out be submitted to the Commiss?on for apgroval. The Citv Manager suggested that he would check witn the State Board of Health and alsc with the Zoning goard and eome back with recon,-nendations on the subject. The City Manager suubmitted a Replat of Bamboo Subdivision for the Commission's approval. Commissioner Bates moved that the Bamboo Subdivision Replat be approved subjsct to the Zoning Boardfs ap�roval. Motion was seconded by Com.Lnissioner Crown and carried unanimouslp, The Gi�y �fanager recommended the installation oi 160 feet of one inch gas main on Gulf Avenue in Duledin, at an estimated cost of �100.00. Commissioner Russel.l moved that the application bF, approved. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and c arried unanimouslq. The Citj� Manager recommended the installation o£ 129�J feet o� ti,ro inch water main to Jerve Boylan Subdivision, ea�t o�' Haines Road outside the City limits, on the usual main exteneion ap�reement for which check from the detteloper :as an fila for �$2�.19. Commissinner �tran� moved that the Manager's recommendation be approved. Mo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and c arried unanimouslv. � CITY GO'�INIISSION MEETING Apri1. 27, 1953 < The CiGy DTanager gave an aral report on the progi°ess of drilling and connect� ing new wells to the City's water system. Durir.; �he discussion, the matter of the well located in the south of Clearwater was described as havin; water of unsa�is�ac�ory quali.ty, and it was su;gested by Cornr�iissioner Batas t�hat the City drill another well in this ax ea, and if such a well snould prove unsatisfactory, then the Ci�v should abandon the wells in the south sect;ion of ta�an and obtair. all the water from othsr areas, The City Manager explained that it was part of the purpose in drilling the new �vells to have them replace �Ghe old we11s in which �he quality of the water has been inferior. The Mayor reported that Mr� R. Hosey t�'ir,�C, Chairman of the County Commissioners, had telephoned him givino him the i.nformation that the Gounty had secured favorable water rights on i$00 acres in the northern parG of Pinellas County and inviting the City Gonimission to con�ult with the Countp Gommission en a water agreement on a coogerative basis. After some discussion, it vras agreed that the City Cammissioners wa�zld be glad to meet and talk with the County Commission on the subject. The City ldana�er presented a Resolution .for the rr�owing and cleanin� af �hree lobso Commzssioner ftussell moved that the Resolution be adepted. Niotion was seconded by Commissi�ner Crown and carried unanimously. '.C'he NTayor statsd that it had been su��ested that the City install a rock jetty at the sauth end oi Clearwater Beach Is�land comparable to tliat rec�ntly installed by the County at Sunset Beach. He regorted that Mr. [�T. D� Qwens, owner of the property lyir.� south of the Cityts propert�T has expressed himseli as being in favor of additional groins ar.d has stated he would be wil?ing to pay his propor- tionace gart of the er.pense� invalved. The h5ayor pointer� out that this project would coincide wl.th recommendations made by the U. S. Army Engineers in their Erosion Report whiclz recommendec� the installation of three �etties at 'the south end oi t;'�e i5land. Tne City Engineer reported that the location of the Cit�'s concrete ring �roin coincided with one of the locations recommende� by the Corps af Engineers which would mean the ir_stallatian of two additi�nal �roins. Conimissioner Crown moved that the A'fayor be ins�r�icted to appoint a Co��ittee to woris out details as to the tyFe and method of iinancin� the �roins as re�uested bp thz Army Engine2rs Erosion Sur�rey and that they be instruct�d to re,r.ort their recommended glan as soon as possit�le. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carriect�ananimously. The iiayor appointed Commissioner B�tes, Commissioner S�x�azig and himsel� to serve on tnis �ommittee. There beino no further business to come before tl�e Board, the meetir_g was adjo�rned at 5:35 P,.M. Attest: 1 m �- City Auditor C1�rk -...� �ie/�// !�! - - . . � �� . : GITY COMMISSION MEETI�IG April 27, 195� Mayor-Commiss3oner Herbert M. Brown Commissionersc W. E. Crown, Jr.', Jack Russell W. E. Strang, Jr., John G!. Bates Gentlemen: Aprxl 2�., 1953 The City Cornmission will meet in Special Session at 1:3Q p.m> on April 27, 1953, for the purpose of considering the i'tems listed on the attached agen�a. This meeting wi1.1 be held in the City Hall Auditorium. FC�I : s Enclosure Very truly yours, �s� F. C. Middlet�n City Manager Agenda - Special Meeting of the City Commission Gity Hall Auditoriura - April 27, 1953 1:30 p.m. l. Tabulation o�' Bids. 2. Commission's consideration of� A. Application with reference to gr.�nting occupational license. B. Letter from Clearwater Beach Association with reference to salaries �or Mayor and City Commissioners. C. I�etter from Major W. R. Gunby and report on WSUN property. D, Report from Tax Settlement Committee. 3. Commission's consideration of items from the City kt.`.orr_ey's Of�'ice. A. Ordinance No. 63�., relating to methods of qualifying and certiiying candidates for election. B. Ordinance No. 635, regarding e].eetion laws. C. Letter from VTilliams and Biliet raith reference to purchase of sa`amerged lands, D. Approval of items for Legislati�n. 4. Commission's consideration oi items from thz Zoning Board. A. Reqt:est from 4V. H. Wo].fe for building line setback in Glemvood Estates Subdiviszon. B. Request from OrangE State dil Co. ior installation of 550 gal. starage tank at 1373-79 Park St, C. P�equest from Gulf Oil Co, to erect a service station at Ne.E. Gleveland ' Street and Drew Street. D. Request from W. R. Kirkpatrick to erect tz•ailer park in Br�wn'3 Subdivision, Bayview. E. ReFlat of Baxnboo Subdivisicn. 5. Utility Improvements. 6. Zot Mowing Applications. 7. Any item not on the agenda wzll be considered with thp consent of the Commission. Adjournment� March 31, 1953 Honorable Zoning Board az�d BaaYd of Gity Gommissioners Clearwater, F?orida Gentlemen: The writer of bhis letter ov�ms Lots �l�5, 152, 11�9, and 151 in Gienwood Estates Subdivisioxi, and he also represents Mr. J. S. Fornara of 1226 Springtime Roa�l, N.�,, Atlznta b, Georgia, who ovms Zots 15Q, 11H6, 1y.7, 11�$, 153, and 154.. TY�ese lots combined compriue a whole block in Glenwood Estates Subdivision. Ms, Leo Butler and his assis�ant, Johnny Hunter, have surveyed this whole block, and they both say that there is � 30 foot paveu street completely surrouu��r,g this b�ock. The subdivisian is plated for a 60 foot street, and the subdxvision has a 20 foot set bacic from th� foot of each lot line, anrl because most parts of this block are low in the center, it is impossible to build unlass, under the hardship rule, the Cit}= would adept a 30 �oot building line back from ttie location of the present curbs. I understand tha.t the Zoning Board is having a meeting on the 7th, and I would appreciste it greatly if you would take this matter up and adop� tlais 30 foot buildir_g line �rom th� location of the present curb. Some af my l�ts are sold, and the mar� �.s ready to go ahead and build a house, but he is unwilling to comglete �he deal unless this set back is broadened. Very truly yours, /s/ W. H. Wo1fe WHW:PH 1 GI�'Y" C�ISSION NF�ETI1lTG Apri�. 27, 1953 April 20, 1q53 To: F. C. Middleton, Cit� Nlanager From; S. Lickton, City Engineer Subjectr Request of W. H. Wolfe, Cer�tain lots a.n Glenwood Subdivision. The request to adopt a 3(J foot building set back line from �he present curb in, that por�ion o� G1�enwood Estates Subd. has been reviewed by this office. Inasmuch as these lots ar� entir�ly surrounded by a street, i� is felt that this request be granted. This is con�radiatory to ihe r�commendation o.� �he Zoning Boardo ' April 17, i953 To: F. C, rdiddZeton, Ci�y Manager From: 0. H. �lnderson, Secxy. Zoning Board Subject: Request of W. H. Wolfe At the regular �reeting of the Zonino Board held Thursday evening, April 16, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the reques� o� W. H. Wolfe, asking for a change in the building line set-hack on Lots 11�� to 1�4. incl., in Glenwood Estatss Subdivision, be denied. The Board feels that the requ�st should be denied under the hardship ruling. Residences could be designec"t suztable for �hese lots with the present city zoning of a tvrenty ii.ve foot set back. At�ached lzerewith is a copy of �1r. Wolfe�s ].etter and a capy c,#' ths pla�t of the propertp. Mr. Oliver H. Anderson, City oF Clearwater Clearwater, Fla. Dear Mr. Anderson: Clearwater, Fla. Apr•i1 7, 1953 Fce: NE Cleveland & Drew Street Glearwater, Fla. This is to requesi permit for dismantling service s�ation impro�vemen�s on lots 77, 7$ and 79, Block C. Bassader_a Subdivzsion, also errect service s�ation an lats 77, �$, 79, 1 and 2, Block C, Bassadena Subdivisiono This station is to be built as per plans submitted �ha,s d ate. It is also re uest�d that we be issued permit for two (2) three (3,OOOj gal,lons and two (2� two {2,q00j gallon tanks ior under�round storage o� gasoline. Onz (1) 550 gal�en undergrounc� tank for Kerosene storage and one (1) 550 gallon underground tank far waste oil. SFL- : wh Yours very truly, /s� Stanley F. Le�, Distributor Gulf OiI Products April 179 1953 To: F. C. i�iddleton, City Managcr From: 0. H, Anderson, Sec�y,. Zoning Board Subject: Request of GuI.� Oil Ca. At the regular meeting of the Zon�.ng Board held Thursday evening, April 16, 19�3� a motiQn was made and carriad tha� the request oi the Gulf Qi1 Co, to dismantle a service station on Lots 77, 7$ and 79, Block C, $assadena Subdivision and erect a new siatzon an Lots 7�, 7$, �9,�. and 2, Block C, Bassedena Subdivision, be granted. The recormnendation af the Board to erect a serva.ce station in thzs area is in keeping with the pre�ent T1Business'� zoningo The dxiveways should not be over �0 feet in wi@th at the properiy line. To: F, C. Middle�on, Czty Manager �Pril 20, 1953 From; S. Lickton, Gity Engineer Subject: Re�uest af Gulf Oi1 C�., Bassadena Subd. Plans for the Gulf Oi1 Statzon on Lats 7�, 7$, '79, 1 and 2, Block C, Bassadena Subd. have been checked by this office. It should be nota@ that the present plumbing layout indicated that water from the wash rack and grease rack is to be diseharged into the sanztary sewer. The water from �i�e wash rack and the grease rack should not be discharged ihto the sanitary tut should be carries� to a saakage pit ancl a sand trap be installed at the wash rack and o ease r ack. � Y� CZ2'3C COMNTTSS� ON MEETING April 2'%, 1953 Honorable Mayor and Commissioners of the City of' Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Apri1 6, 1953 At the meetir_g, March 30, 1.953, of the Clearwater Beach Association the members present discussed the pxogress and grow�h of the City of Clearwater together with the increased work and responsibilities devA].ving upAn ths Mayor and Czty Commissioners. Tt being realized that the calls on you Gentlemen for aervice, inspection and meetings result in increased expense to you personaZly it was therefore resolved that• The Clearwater Beach Association recommend that the Mayor anrl Commisaioners take such steps as may be necessary to provide a salarq oi one hundred fifty dollars per montiz for the Mayar and one hundred dollars per month ior each of the CommissionErs and that These amounts shall be made available beg3.nning with the next fiscal year when the annual budget is submitted and approved, Tne alaove was passed in open session by a unanimous vote and it gives me pZeasure to tr�nsmit this actian �o you �or your conszderation. Respectfully, /s/ G, L. Cur�is _ President Clearwater $each Assaciat;on � April 13, i953 Honorable I�Iayor-Commissioner Herbert M. J3rown Commissioners: John Bates, William E. Crown, Jr. Jac�t Russe3l, W. E. Strang, Jr. Re; Purrhase from William H. V7illiams and J. R. Billet Gentlemen: Enclosed please £incl: 1. Opinion of t:itle 2. Duplicate original o£ option to re-purahase, 3. Cheeks toialling �1,QOO�OQ £rom Wzlliam H, Williams and J. ii, Billet. �., Sta�ement for my services. This is to advise that the above purchase of approximately 35 acres of. submerged Iand zn Clearwater Bay has been completed and the deed to the City of Clearwater has been recorded, The abstract of title has been by m� deposited with the City Clerk. Al1 things necessary to �inal consummation of this sale h�ve b�en accomplashed, so that the City oi �Zearwater is no�r the iee simple owner of sai� propert1�, �:he sale was closed according to custam, so that the sellers paid for all expenses oi the transaction except recording of the Cityts deed and examination af titls. The enelosed checks totalling �1,OOQ.QO are ta be held by tns City until December 31, i953, as a deposit to insure that William H. Williams and J, Ra Billet wil1. make a responsible and reasonable bid to purchase the Ciiyfs proper�y l�order� ing Stavenson's Creek. I am proceeding �o clear up that title so that it may be ogfered for sal� and improvement in the near future in the even�c that it is properly re-�oned by the referendum which is planned far July af this year. In the eve�zt that the pub�.ic sees fit to vote favorably at said referendum, the property will be available for sale and improvemen� immediately after the referPn- dum vote, The sale o£ this property car� reasor,ably be expected to reimlaurss the City for a large portion of the expense of the instant purchase of submerged lands. I will we�come any further questians and instructzons which you might have in regard to these matters. CMP:EB Enclosures 9 Respect�'uZiy, /s/ Charles M, Phillips, Jr. City Attorney � % �� GITY COI4IMISSION MEETTNG April 27, �.953 RESOLUTIQN WHEREAS: it has been determined by the Cit3� Cpmmission of tlie City of Clearwater, Florida, th�t the pz-operty described below shouZd be CI.G&1lEC3 of weeds, grass and�or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and £ailure of the owner thereoi to do so, the City shouZd clean such property and charge the costs thereo� against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE HE IT RESOLVED by the City Comn�ission of the City of Clearwa�er, Florida, that the follo�ving described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned oi weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (1Q) days afber notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon fai7,ure t� comply with said notice, the City shall pexform such cleaning and charge the cos�s thereof against the raspectit�e properCa.es in accordance with Section 12$ of the Charter of the City of Clea,rwater, as amencied. Name Louis Berkes Aubnrndale Florida Irving W. Lyon 1006 Prospect Avenue Pelham Manor, N.Y. Nestore and Pia Baldasarre 1155 Grove St. Clearwa�er, Florida Description Lot 1 Bloctc 3� Man3alay Lot 1�- Block 3� Mandalay� Lots 3 and �. B1ack 3 Tagarelli Sub. Cost 5.00 �.00 10.Q0 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 2�Lh day of April, A. A, 1953. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Niayor—Commzssioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Winga City Auditor and Cle�k April Z7, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manayer From: 0. H. Ande.rson, Secty, Zoning Board Subject: Request of William R. Kirpatrick At the regu].ar meeting of'the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, Agril 16, 1g53, a motian was made and c�rried that �he request of ��lilliam R. Kirpatrick to erect a Trail.er Court in Brown�s Subdivisi.on, (Bayvie�v) abou-� 3535 Gulf ta �ay, b� gran�ed, The reGommendatinn of the Board to erec� a Trailer Gourt in this area is in keeping wi�h the present �usiness zonin�. April 20, 7.953 To: F'. C, P�iddleton, City Nlanager From: S. Lickton, City Engzneer Sub�e�t: Request of William R, Kirpatrick '�he construction af trailer court in Brown Subdivision has been reviewed by this office, fihe sew•age waste plan has been approved by the S�ate Board of Health, No construction details are shown on the attached plans. �efore this sewaga treatment system is installed necessary construetion plans sh�ulu be submi�ted. Note �rom Czty Manaaer: Soon as he returns from the north he will submit plans. W�nted the O:K, for loaation, /s/ F.M<