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05/18/1953 ,',' '''.' <.. .. , .'.', , -' l' ., ',\ <..... .>> :'~,,;; ~:~;"~: ,.l. '::"',',' ',j ;.. - 1 '" . ',I . . .1 "--.... ," --- ;\ ). r- . ";.~.,,.i i I , i \ ; ! i j I I 1 I I I j : , I I , . , ' I . ., . .,' " .' .' I I " j I , \ ',1' I " . t '" i .", . ....,....!i " .,'. ,', . '.., ,'. .' ".', '.' ..,.:~.~ ,:,/:;':,': "'<"':/: 'J~ h.. ....,.. i .l,." ,.' ..' ,Di~:;;f",j;( .> r....~. ,~ . . " .. '., 'fj> ~J{/ 4"; ~r.. , .. ~;'". .-.::. ,t.' " '. ,.: i~X~<t. . '... ... ;.... " ,.. " '. - -'.: .~, " <' -. . . ,. ,. .~ "!T:, .:....... '.') ;l~ :~f~..,,,,~.... ~ ;~. ~.~'.~. ~'. ...}:';'. i:""~...Ii;{::':'iJ:~;':""-'.;,'.,"'::.l'~:US1.:r':"!."'~'~i"!;".::-'t":~{U-ji\r;,..;,.~,..:.~...:~.. ,: , /0/' CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 195) The Oity Oommission of tho City of Clearwa~er met in regular session a~ Oi~y Hall, Monday, May la, 1953, a~ 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Wm. E. Crown, Jr. John w. Ba~es *W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: F. C. Middleton *Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner CODlDissioner Ci~y Manager City Attorney Chief ot Police City Engineer ,....1'-.. '3'.,.,.~__ .,!t;.....~..':''''''~ Jr. *Absent during first part of meeting. Came in later. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was delivered by Dr. J. S. Dauer~y, Chapel-by-the-Sea, Clearwater. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes or the regular meeting of May 4th be approved in accordance with the copies turnished each member in writing and their reading be dispensed with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported tha~ eleven bids had been received for the City's chlorine requirements for sewage trea~ment for twelve months estimated at from 50 to 55 tons. He added that five of these bids were complimentary. The bids were read as rollows: John Wiley Jones Co., Caledonia, N.Y., Jacksonville sales office Columbia Southern Chem. Co., Charlotte, Tesco Chemical Inc., Atlanta Lenrestey Co., Tampa Indus~rial Chem. & Supply Co., Tampa White Star Sales Corp., Jacksonville N.C. complimentary complimentary cents per lb. cents per lb. cents per lb. cents per lb. 7 3/4 6 7 3~4 6 1,2 Commissioner Bates moved that ~he bids be referred to the City Manager for analysis and recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. , The City Manager stated tha~ although six auto dealers had been invited to bid on a new four door sedan for the Police Department only one bid had been received. The bid was read as follows: Larry Dimmitt, Inc. less trade..in Net cost tl,989.00 ~ Commissioner Crown moved that the low bid of Larry Dimm1~t for a ~rade of a 1951 Chevrole~ police car for a new 1953 police car for a net difference of $838.48 equipped as to specifications be approved subject to the investiga~ion and recommendation of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney came in a~ this time -- 1:55 P.M. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the hardship application of Miss Corper. A letter addressed to the Zoning Board by Miss Elinor E. Corper was read reques~ing a change in the set-back line from 25 feet to 23 teet facing on Springtime Avenue for Lot 39, Block F, Firs~ Addition to Sunset Point. The City Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request be granted. Commissioner Crown moved tha~ the hardship application of Elinor E. Corper regarding a reduction of two teet in the building line set-back be approved in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation, there being no objec~ions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the consideration of Ordinance 636, extending the liquor zone, on its second and third reading. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 6)6 be considered on its second reading by title only by unanimous consent ot the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 636 by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that ordinance 036 be passed on second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 636 on its third reading. Commissioner Crown suggested that both sides of Ewing Avenue and Park Street should be included in ~he liquor zone instead of having the dividing line run through the middle ot the stree~. Mrs. E~hel Harlan addressed ~he Commission on behalf of the W.C.T.U. opposing the extension ot the liquor zone. Commissioner Crown moved tha~ Ordinance 6)6 be approved on its third and final reading with the amendmen~ that both sides ot Ewing and Park Street be included in the zone rather than merely one side ot the street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. ..' '., '" " , ,,_.;~.:;.: ~." ,. I~l'" ',:;, ". t, ""l'I .~: " '..,' :' ,.... . ",:"; .:,'.1." I.',' .' .~' :~ ~:\~"' ,:t .:~:;.\ ',: ,~ C r, I't~~~jj ',~ . " . ,',. ".'," . ;..' .:. . ",' 't.;....;:" .: -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May lS, 195.3 The City Attorney read the proposed Ordinance 6.37, an ordinance setting forth the City's intention to annex the rollowing subdivisions: Betty Lane Heights, Pinebrook Highlands, and Blocks 0 and D of McVeigh Subdivision. The Oity Attorney stated tha~ affidavits had been received from the developers, stating there were less than ten qualiried voters in each of the areas, that the Ordinance of intention should be advertised once each week ror four consecutive weeks which would give ~hirty days in which objections may be filed with the Circuit Court. He stated it would then be necessary to adopt another Ordinance officially annexing the territories. After some discussion, Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 637 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 637 be considered on its second reading by title only by unanimous consent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Bates moved that Ordinance 637 ba passed on second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Oommissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 637 in full on its third reading. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 6)7 be passed and adopted on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of 400 feet of two inch water main on Smallwood Circle at an approximate cost of $315.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The installation of 1100 feet or six inch water main to connect with the new well in Marymont Subdivision on Gilbert Street was recommended by the City Manager at an estimated cost of $.3,515.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of 360 feet of six inch water main on Walnut Street at an estimated cost of $1,080.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the Ci~y Manager's recommendation be approved. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported on the installation of the follo~ng water main ex~ensions: '..::.-.. " :. . , , " ,,,..,:,", ..., ,1 . .' .' . . '. . .'--- -~ , i "'" < .:~); i I I i j I I 'I i I I I I I I I ! ",1 , ,. i :1 Missouri Avenue, l40 ~t. or 2" water main East Drive, 140 ~t. o~ 2" water main $110.00 110.00 Cornmissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's report be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimous1y. The City Manager reported on the installation of the following gas main ex~ensions: Meteor Avenue, .300 rt. of li" main Me~eor Avenue, 210 rt. or 1 " main Meteor Avenue, 477 rt. of 1 " main Druid Road, 100 ft. of 2" main Arcturas Ave., .300 rt. of li" main Coronado Ave., 180 rt. of Ii" main Beckett St., .325 ft. of li" main Bryan~ St., 210 ft. of Ii" main $14-5.00 130.00 280.00 115.00 215.00 130.00 240.00 100.00 Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's action be ratified with respect to these gas lines. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried. Mr. Wm. Goza, as President of the Chamber of Commerce, informed the Commission that the Chamber had had a repay ~o their invitation eo President Eisenhower to vacation in Clearwater from one of ~he President's secretaries stating that the President appreciated the invitation and possibly could fit it into his future plans. Mr. Goza asked the Commission to request the Mayor to extend ~o President Eisenhower the invita~ion of the City to be ~heir guest at whatever time he chooses. By consent, the Mayor was so instructed. The City Manager reported tha~ at ~he meeting of December 22, 1952, when '~he Commission approved the sale or Lot 6, Greenfield Subdivision, ~o Mr. Wat~ Clark no price had been set as a basis for ~he sale. Commissioner Crown moved that lot 6. Greenfield Subdivision, be sold to Wa~t Clark in accordance with the minutes of December 22, 1952, with a price to be determined in propor~ion to front footage previously sold to Clearwater Construction Company and tha~ the proper City orficials be authorized to execute ~he deed and that the deed be held in escrow until completion of the improvemen~. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a communication addressed ~o ~he Oommission by Alfred O. ~llie requesting that parking be permitted on the north side ot Drew Stree~ between Myr~le Avenue and the Seaboard Railroad_ It was the recommendation of ~he Oity Manager and the Chief or Police that tbe application be denied due to ~he heavy traffic on Drew Street. The Mayor thougnt i~ might be possible to use ~emporarily for parking the lots that the Oi~y is planning to purchase for right-of-way purposes at the nor~heas~ corner of Myrtle and Drew. It was hie "'" '<:' "---, ';" ", "/; , :..'! ' . \' , J' : .'~',?,..... ':.~I~~: :"l. ~ t. ~:: ~ ~:;.~ ',,;'..' .,:~,..~.~",:.'.<:i~I~:ii~i:~~t~1i~~~'~~.'~::..;.21:~ :;:~:,' ...',' ' ...' ~ '; .:' .; r'> I '01 " .) "::" I : " ~ .'! .' 103 --- :''"\ , , i CITY c~Is~ioN MEETING May 18, 1953 belief ~ha~ ~he current owner, Mrs. Pauline Armstrong, would not object ~o 8uch use. He suggested that the Clerk or the City Manager write to Mr. WYllie and advise him o~ the Commission's decision. The Nayor suggested that ~hose lots lying on the north side of Park S~reet between the ~wo railroads would be an ideal site for a downtown parking lo~. He said that the major portion of the property belonged to Mr. GUS8 Wilder and reported that Mr. Wilder would be willing to sell them to the City ~or use as a parking lo~ on a time payment basis. He believed that by the installation of parking me~ers immediately upon the opening of such parking lo~ enough incoDe would be realized 80 that the project would pay far itself. He thought ~he City would also be able to acquire ~he lots adjacent to the Wilder property owned by C. E. Jackson and Lester Harn. Oommissioner Crown moved that the Mayor be requested to appoint a Committee consisting o~ himself and one Commissioner to negotia~e wi~h the owners or the property on the north side of Park Street across rrom the old Kennedy-Strickland site for the purChase of such property on a time basis for parking purposes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried un~imously. Commissioner Bates suggested that parking meters be installed on the eas~ half of the spaces in the parking lot on North Osceola Avenue. Tbe City Manager recommended the installation or meters that would take from S~ to 25~ at one time. The City Manager stated that it would be possible to ex~end the courtesy system on parking tickets to this parking area. The Commission discussed the ma~ter and decided it would be inadvisable to make provision for all day parking with payment on a monthly basis due to the di~ficulty of administration and because it would result in a considerable loss of revenue from parking meters. For the benerit of visitors from out of town, Commissioner Crown suggested that a sign be erected in the Osceola lot stating that parking was also available on the City Froperty north or Cleveland Street at the foot of the hill. Commissioner Ba&es moved that parking meters be installed on the rront half approximately o~ the Osceola parking lot. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City A&torney read a letter addressed to the Commission by Mr. R. R. Hartsell, ofrering on behalr of his mother, Mrs. Irene M. nartsell, to sell to the City her property, a part of Lot 5, Block A, John R. Davey Subdivision. Mr. Har~sell stated that he would be glad to meet with the Commission or its representa~ives sometime in the near future to discuss ~he terms of the sale if the City is interested in purchasing the property. Commissioner Russell inquired if there ~ould be enough of this land available at the ~op or the hill for expanding the snuffle board courts. The City Manager stated that he has an al~er- nata plan ready to submit to the Committee that the Mayor is going to appoint. Commissioner Crown moved that the matter be referred to the newly created Park Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried. unan4.mously. A letter was read Cram the Turner-Brandon Post #1, American Legion, request- ing that the City Commission allot $500.00 to assist the Legion in covering the expenses in connection with the Cen~ral Area Junior Baseball Tournmnent ~o be ~eld in Clearwater from July 27th to July 31st, 1953. Mr. Dalby stated that he had applied ~o the Chamber or Commerce for this fund and was informed by them that there were no funds le~t in their Specia1 Events Fund. Commissioner Russell moved that the Recreation Director, Mr. Eddie Moore, see tha~ the park is prepared for the American Legion tournament on July 27th to July 31st and that the Oity donate $500.00 for this program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously ~ The Mayor dix'ected that the money should be allocated ~o the Chamber of Commerce as a pub1icity item. Commissioner Crown stated it was his opinion that contributions of this na~ure should be bandled through the CbmDber of Commerce, and in the event they did not have available funds, the Chamber or Commerce, itsel~, should request additional funds ror any projects considered worthy. The City Manager requested the Commission's approval of twelve hydrants to be installed in the Skycrest area at a cost of $300.00 each of $3,600.00. Commissioner Crown moved that ~he item be taken up for consideration 8S part of the 19SJ-S~ budget. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manater reported that several years ago the sum of .5.000.00 bad been appropriated by the City to be used by the Beach Sea Wall District under the supervision oC Judge C. E. Ware and the City Clerk, at that time Frank Cooley. He stated that the Beacb Sea Wall District bas been dissolved and is not in operation and there is a balance of $698.62 remaining in the fund in the bank. Commissioner Crown moved that the Beach Seawa1l District cash fund balance of t69g.62 be returned to the General Fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested instructions from ~he City Commission as to what to do abou~ several proposals he had received for leasing a concession on City- owned property adjacent to the Pier. By consent, the matter was deferred ~or rurther consideration by the Commission. A 1etter was read rrom the Sunset Point Home Demonstration C1ub expressing the appreciation of ~he members lor the abatement ot delinquent taxes against the lot on wbich their clubbouse is situated. Commissioner Russell moved that the letter be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. " '. , ;":'1 ; ','i '1 ".,....,. ; : ' " \ , ; ',' . -:1 ."1 : ... ~ ,', , " , ." '-, i I I I I , I , J i , I 1 j ; I \ "" , , ;. '- 'I j I ," I ".,,1 , 't : ' 1 ,,' j ...... \ .{:' ..41.__.... , " " " i i I I , -- '~ ,,' .', " ..,' ,". .,~;"~.fl ~'l::,'J/r.~ '':~:~~:7i'" ...,.,..,.... .",." .,",~"",.""",. """"~'~~11fJij'....]i;i:~; -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 1953 The Mayor announced consideration of the application of Abraham and Fred Rophie to construct a building on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard for the operation of an I ' ,\ ,.t , auction gallery. The City Manager reported that the City Attorney has not had ! ',-, time to check the application yet. Comm:J.ssioner Crown moved that the application { of the two gentlemen to construct a building to operate an auction gallery on : Gulf-to-Bay be approved subject to the recommendation of the City Manager and ~he City Attorney as to the technical requirements being met and that adequate off-the-street parking be provided. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested instructions as to whether the Commission would like to lease a small concession at the Seminole Pier site for bait, rental ot small boats, fishing tackle, etc., and possibly another fish house ae the present operators of the Clearwater Fish Company have indicated they are not interested in operating the fish house in a new building on the north side of the pavement. CommiBsioner Crown moved that the City Manager be instructed to request proposals to the City for the construction and operation of a fishing concession at the Seminole Pier Dock. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown inquired as to what was planned regarding the removal of the concrete base of the old toll bridge turn-around. The City Manager said that the proposed Intra-Coastal Waterway would lie east of this turn-around and on account of the Waterway in order to get a permit for its approximately 185 feet of wooden pier, the City had been required to agree that the wooden extension to the filled section would be on a temporary basis and removable on notification from the U. S. Army Engineers. Commissioner Crown suggested that the City Manager inquire into the practicability or repairing the full length to the concrete turn-around foundation of the Seminole Pier in lieu of building a new shorter pier and tearing out the outer portion of the existing structure. Commissioner Russell reporting for the Park Development Committee recommended that the City Attorney notify the operators or the Hertz Driv-Ur-Self to vacate the City property south of the parking lot on Osceola Avenue in Coachman Park,. within the next 30 to 60 days. He suggested that the area be developed as a park. Commissioner Russell moved that the Hertz Driv-Ur-Self Company be asked to vacate within thirty or sixty days that part of the Coachman Park property now being leased to them on a month-to-month basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. A request was presented from the Gulf Oil Company to build a gas station at the corner of Hercules Avenue and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (1970 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard). It was the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request be granted. The City Engineer recommended that instead of the proposed five inch sidewalk that the sidewalk be made six inches in thickness. Commissioner Russell moved that the request of the Gulf Oil Company to build a service station at Gulf-to-Bay and Hercules Avenue be approved as per recommendation of the Zoning Board with the provision that the sidewalk be increased in size. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Mr. Jack Cribbs appeared before the Commission on behalf of his son, Mr. Charles Cribbs, who is making application to establish aD archery range on Lot I, Block C, Boulevard Heights, located at l~04 Qulf-to-Bay Boulevard. After hearing Mr. Cribbs discuss his plans, the Commission concluded that i~ had not been necessari to bring the matter before them and that no official action was necessary. The Ci~y Manager presented a Resolution which would require four property owners to clean their lots of grass, weeds, and underbrush. Commissioner Crown suggested that the part of the Resolution pertaining to Lots land 2, Block A, La Jolla Subdivision, for the sum of 18.00 be stricken from the Resolution and that the City Manager look into the matter and ascertain if the charge is justified. Commissioner Russell moved that the Resolution be adopted as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang came in at this time -- 5:02 P.M. Mr. Jack Cribbs addressed the Commission requesting a traffic light at the intersection of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Hillcrest and Park Street as it was a dangerous intersection at which three accidents had occurred in the last three months. Commissioner Crown suggested that a light be placed at the in~ersection of Cleveland Street and Gulf-~o-Bay Boulevard also. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be instructed to work out a coordinated traffic plan for intersections of Gulf-to-Bay at Hillcrest and Cleveland Streets. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell recommended that a new type of traffic light be installed at the intersections of Fort Harrison and Cleveland Street and Garden Avenue and Cleveland Street which would include a "walk light" or a period in which the pedestrians could cross while all of the motor traffic was stopped. He reported that this type of light had been used in Orlando with good results. Commissioner Russell moved that the City have a trial period for ~he new lights at Fort Harrison and Cleveland and Garden and Cleveland and moved that the City appropriate approximately .600.00 for this cause, subject to the recommendations of the City Manager and the Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Oommissioner Strang and carried unanimously. ..,.-. ~..-",--- ,,', ;rmt, ", ,',- .. ,..., "". .. .".' ::'. " " ,',' :1 ;1" , l_i " . l:-"" ~11;iiJ ' . ":~#"~~"''''\~'';''J.~~>:'ft.'' [.; ii~~\~i;~',ft ....tlh s~";' , ^ ~' ':", -:" '.'; ~'-', ~.: " ~t.','(~';':, '>"" ,',;, -c" : ~';,:-' '" . "_. ,>" d, ....."'~ :""L, .,.':'-." '.' ,...1:. .."....'..'.1 ,',_ ". ".'; .,~~".'.', " "".. '" '. ,:.. ,.~:"",.~~.,';.:\j'.~~1~~.i!!X~.~k~~~~.; . -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 1953 Commissioner Bates stated that he had read some recent studies on traffic control and the effectiveness of ~rarfic lights and one instance was ci~ed in which a City had reduced the traffic acciden~ rate considerably af~er removal ot the traffic light at one of its dangerous street intersections. He suggested that the Ci~y give more study to its traffic control problem. The City Attorney reported that he had received from Mr. O. S. Allbritton. attorney, an offered dedication of the streets in the Fleetwood Apartment area. The City Manager stated that this had been received too late to investigate betore the meeting. By consent, the matter was deferred tor further study and is ~o be put on the agenda with a report from the City Engineer. A letter was read by the City Attorney from Mr. B. J. Nuce, owner of the Park Inn restaurant requesting a five year extension of ~he present lease and proposing that he ;111 pay an increased rental of $225.00 per month beginning June 15, 1956. if the extension is granted. The letter explained ~ha~he wished to improve ~he restaurant by putting in air conditioning at a cost or $3,000.00 and doing $3,000.00 worth of painting and remodeling. Commissioner Bates as a member of the Park Inn Lease Committee recommended that the owner should be more specific as to what remodeling the $3,000.00 was to be used for and suggested that the lease include a periodic check of the building during the last two years of the lease. He recommended that the Commission accept the proposition. Commissioner Strang moved that the City extend the lease of the Park Inn subjec~ to the improvements being put in, for five additional years at the rate ot .225.00 a month; all taxes to be paid on the same basis as ~he other lease; with the provision that the last two years be subject to quarterly inspection to determine that the building is being maintained in good condi~ion; if not, the lease shall become null and void upon thirty days writ~en notice; and the proper officials be authorized to sign said lease. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that he had received two proposals to supply sleeves and valves for the Gas and Water Department and recommended accepting the proposal of the low bidder, M & H Valve and Fit~ing Company at a cost or .785.40. Commissioner Crown moved that the purChase ot valves from the M & H Valve & Fitting Company be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Ci~y Manager informed the Commission ~hat the foundations from the Clearwater Beach Court and the Robinson property were being removed and asked for suggestions as to where they should be used. After some discussion, it was agreed that the broken concrete could be used to the mos~ advantage as an addition ~o the existing ring groin on the City'S property a~ the south end of Clearwater Beach. Tbere being no further business to come before the Board, the mee~ing was adjourned a~ 5:52 P.M. ~/ , l;~,i, t~ '.;,> }l~~~~' . ~: ;'~' -:l~"''i../,\h'4':)-J. I' , :'" ..~~~\' 1'" ~''';l{f ~,~ Attest: ~~~ ..~- Mayor-Commissioner (/ -" . <.:..1 '; ;1 .'~, ~'~"/"';;:~ ~'~~7:~~r ''':'~l~f~zt~:<"^.;c.~;.;~ ; ", ',".j~,C , , " ' ' , " ,.'.~:.O:,_).,," ."';~, '(k_"~,:",_ \".., ,.. ",. ,..; .._~,~ .c;:,_,~;.ti.;/,,,:;:':'~,~,;~;~,,, ~~;:!:,;bid:,!t~:~J,i~,i';;ii~~d,i":;'~'~~~~i':~;~:i~[:}2:, ~':;::'~i" ..... ,. , ,.,." l:.:'>..".:,",,' ',',,-' :,.',t', .,~.. <L~'~' ~< ".:.. ,i:,,:.....,:.:, 10& CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 1953 r;~f~I~':~'1I; ["',;,':,;;;7 t .' I I 1 Mayor-Con~issioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr. May 15, 1953 Gentlemen: The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon, May 18, 1953 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Sincerely yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager II ".<' ~ ,:., ,'. _!, l' ' FCI4: s Enclosure , , '" < ' ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-~-------- Agenda - City Co~nission Meeting of May 18, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation, Representative of the Pinellas County Ministerial Association. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular j~eeting of: May 8, 1953. 3. Opening of bids: A. Chlorine requirement for twelve (12) months (Sewage Treatment). B. Police Cruiser. 4. Public Hearing with reference to petition of Ellnor E. Corper regarding Zoning Ordinance. 5. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office. A. Ordinance No. 636 on its second and final reading. (Extending Liquor zoning) . B. Ordinance No. 637, annexation of new subdivisions. 6. Utility Improvements. 7. Commission's consideration of: A. Request of \vatt Clark to purchase Lot 6, Greenfield Subdivision. (See minutes of Dec. 22, 1952.) B. Letter from Alfred C. Wyllie, Inc., with reference to parking on Drew Street. C. Letter from R. R. Hartsell. D. Manager's report on Seminole Pier Project. E. Letter from Turner-Brandon Post No.7, American Legion. F. Fire Hydrants for Skycrest Area. G. Beach Seawall District. H. Beach Concession. I. Letter from Sunset Point Home Demonstration Club. J. Request of Abraham and Fred Rophie to construct building on Gulf-to-Bay for operation of: auction gallery. K. Committee Reports. 8. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board. 9. Lot Mowing Applications. 10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To: From: Ii/lay 11th, 1953 F. C. Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. ~oning Board Subject: REQUEST OF ELINOR E. CORPER At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, May 7th, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of: Elinor E. Corper asking for a 23'0" set-back from the property line instead of the 25'0" on Lot 39, Block F, 1st Add. to Sunset Point Sub. (18)8 Springtime Ave.) be granted. Miss Corper appeared before the Board and assured them that she is building a home on this property to live in and not for speculative purpose. Attached herewith is a copy of the plan of the home she intends to build, also a plot plan showing how it is placed on the property. -------------------~------------------------------------------------------------- Clearwater Zoning Board City of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: 706B No. Osceola Ave. Clearwater, Fla. April 21, 1953 I recently purchased Lot 39, Block F, 1st Addition to Sunset Point. This is a 50' corner lot facing on Brook Road with a depth of over 100' on Sprin~time. (Continued) .,._--.... ~ --~. . ',. -... ".,~., " ".. ". .., .~.. .. ., .._.~,'.,.._. ,,".: ~.,i"..:, .,.. "..,,, '"." . .,;', ';"" ':'Jt:!~' ";: ;"":'__."~' ,L,;~:::;;,~::~.,.~:,::..::~~j~&~t~irIj~~~ifJ.~iiJ;id.i1~~L~l';tti~t\ili\:,:'.;", ,",,; , "~~~j~~~~.~t~~~zi:!~;i;i.'4.:;;:'c.-;,.'~~~:~'':~'i~':j"~th~;i~' ""'$ ~"u':. '"l,~, .~ .~,. .~,. '~~;"0'(iJl~I!I~1 ,:;.,l",......""U,tf..."..'" rr-'\ )!;;}:~~t'::~\M3~~;:~!;J'~;'-'~;;:'~ :'~"j ""'1 ~.. . '. ..................., .........1 ,,:;:~~\::~,{:\~},.:~;, <:"1 ' ',".. ,',',.., "" <", ", ."'.,<,1 ,:.-;: /01 CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 19, 1953 (Oontinued) After..~urcha8ing this lO~t I round that according to the new City Commission Ordinance 1027, December 9, 1952, that any residence erected on thi8 lot mus~ set back 2S' from both sides and 5' from the inside lot line. As you know, this would only give me a wid~h of 20' on which to build. The enclosed plo~ plan will show the house which I wish to build on this property. In order to get any w1d~h at all in the bedrooms and have an adequate entrance ~o bo~h bedrooms, it was impossible to maintain a width of 20' at this point, and, therer~re, we had to add an additional 2' in width making a total width, at this point, of 22'. I am a permanent residen~ of Clearwater and intend to build this home for my elderly mother and myselE and we are very desirous of building on this lot as it near the bus line and we like the location very much and are very happy with ~his plan as it has been worked ou~. The total square footage will be 835t' which is ~p1e tor that area. This i8 the only corner lot in the area which has not been built on and which would be affected by this new ordinance. I respectfully request that you give this hardship plea every consideration and allow me to use the extra 2' which has been restricted by zoning conditions. Thanking you, I am, , ',,~ ~ t ,', :~::~;.:,i:>>: ~:.~',/, ~ ':'.'; :',....;':...! I '/(fiii; . . ".,':,..','" . ':..; 1," " Very truly yours, ls/ Elinor E. Corper ---------------------------~-~--------------~-----------------~-----------~--~--- April 17, 1953 Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor Hon. Francis Niddle~on, City Manager Messrs. T. E. Strang, John W. Bates William E. Crown, Jack Russell, Commissioners, Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemen: In view of the fact that the parking ban works a definite hardship on the merchants in the affected block, I wish to make a request for the restoration of parking privileges on the North side of Drew Street between Myrtle Avenue and the Seaboard Railroad. There are five businesses on the North side of ~hi8 block: My general contracting and real es~ate office, a plumbing office, a sundry store, a clothing store, and a roofing and siding concern. All of these merchants need parking facilities for their customers, most of whom are short-stop shoppers. A parking area is provided in the rear or the building for ~he personnel of the various businesses, so there would be no all-day on-the-s~reet parking in this area. It is my con~ention that a traffic signal at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Drew S~ree~ would relieve the traffic problem tor the most part, w:l..th parking prohibited on the Nor~h aide of Drew Street between Fern and Myrtle Avenues, and for twen~y reet on Drew Street Wes~ of Myrtle Avenue. It is practically impossible for a pedes~r1an to cross Drew Street at Myrtle Avenue during the heavy ~rafric periods-.espec1ally around noon and at 5 o'clock P.M., and a ~rarfic signal would most assuredly allevia~e this situation. I~ would be very much appreciated if you would ac~ in ~he affirmative con- cerning this request, because we urgently need space available for a customer to park a few minutes while he conducts his business. Respectfully, /s/ Alfred C. WYllie ACW: 10 ----~-------~~-~-----------------------------~------~---~--------------------~--~ Clearwater, Florida April 30, 1953 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, City of Olearwater, Florida Gentlemen: On behalf of my Mother, Mrs. Irene M. Har~sell, I would like to offer for sale to toe City of Clearwater, the property immediately west ot the shuffleboard courts and the Oity Park, extending on down the hill and abutting on Pierce St. on the south and the City Auditorium property on ~he nor~h. We offer this property realizing the need of park expanaion in the Oity ot Clearwater. I shall be very glad to meet with your board, and/or representa~ives or your board at any 'time in ~he very near future! upon reasonable notice from you, at wbich ~ime the price and terms or this sa e can be discussed. I feel sure that su1tabla terms for ~he purchase of this property can be worked out in a manner agreeable to all parties concerned. Awaiting your reply, I remain Sincerely yours, /s/ R. R. Har~sell 304- Pierce St. Clearwater, Florida _.. ." ' , . ,""=""",,,~,,~""~~~~:~:';~~~1\;' " ,;." ,;",'" , - ;..; ,,~ i ~ ".,;-,,, oj,'''~ '.. ... '..,....:, , "..;,.1 ,':""';'"lt44...'V' ,t.., .. ..'.,', ," CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 1953 .,',$ i:'~~~~~~L~ ~",t\.",~'r"""'\':[-'d' \ ,,!:~:t!;;~~i:X~:P",:,; <:~r?') ::'>?'~:l,'i}:;;{;\';.:r" ";'-\':'~ ".' .,,,,\,t,,.,.~, "' '~{I~!~i'ff{! - ;,".' """j ~ . " . . ,. . .' '. ,-;~ ,.. , The Honorable City Commission, City of Clearwater, City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: This Post will play host to the Central Area Jr. Baseball Tournament in Clearwater between July 27th. and July 3ls~. 1953. This will be quite an under- taking, because there will be about 75 boys and their coaches in the City of Clearwater; and they mU8~ be furnished housing, umpires, baseballs, a playing field and other incidentals. They undoubtedly will patronize our merchants and mo~els and our eating places. This kind of tournament will advertize our fair City immensely. We therefore respectfully request the Oity Commission to allot the amount of $500.00 to help this Post defray the overall expense of thi8 undertaking. We feel that a tournament of this type helps build our youngsters in~o fine upstanding men in our community. Thanking you in advance for your sincere consideration of this request., I am Sincerely, /s/ George H. Dalby Ohairman of Jr. Baseball for the Central Area. --~-----------~--~--~--~-~~--------~---~----------------------~----~-~---------- 110 Highland Avenue Dunedin, Florida May 12, 1953 The Honorable Oity Oommissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Tbe members of the Sunset Point Home Demons~ration Club greatly appreciate your abatement of the delinquent taxes and liens against Lot 5, Block A, Harbor Vista, on which their clubhouse is situa~ed. They have asked me to express ~heir sincere thanks, and to extend you aD invitation to visit with us ~o observe the work we are doing and to have pot-luck luncheon. We mee~ every Wednesday. Very. truly yours, 7s/ Marie T. Lansberg Secretary -~---~-------~-------------~~----------~-------~---~--~------------------------- RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned ot 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, tha~ the rollowing 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 so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs ~hereor against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter or ~he City ot Clearwater, as amended. Price Description N. 54 ft. of Lots 1,2. Block 16 Magnolia Park Lots 7 and 8 Block 0 Unit 2, Skycrest Lot 12 Block D Avondale Ii!!!!!. Josephine Kubin 1411 E. Druid Rd. Clearwater, Florida John S. Bullock 1914 C. St. N. W. Washington, 2, D.C. Carl J. Maag 905 N. Ft. Harrison Clearwater, Florida $5.00 10.00 3.00 Loui~L. Shadman Lots 13 and 14 6.00 437i Bay Avenue , Block D Clearwater, ~lorida Avondale PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 18~h day ot May, A.D. 19S3. /8/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /8/ 8. G. Wingo , City Auditor and Clerk ,..- , J ,.', ...~-,...". '\ ;{t\t, i. ,;,r~i~t~",~~~~. -:, ;.': ~(;j~t,~;;J~'~~" . .f{ " Oity Oommissioners City of Clearwater, Florida Gen~lemen: We hereby request your consideration of an extension on our present lease on the property now occupied by the Park Inn, Incorporated, on the corner of Mandalay Boulevard and Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, Florida. We plan on air conditioning the prope~ty at an estimated cost of .3,000 and on remodeling the interior and exterior of the building at an estimated cost or .3,000. The air conditioning and remodeling will be carried on and completed by the end of the year 1953, provided an extension is granted. It is our desire to extend our present lease, which expires on June 15 1956, for an additional five years, so as to carry ~his lease through June 15. 19&1. At the present time we are paying a rental of $200 per month and all taxes assessed against the property. This ren~al will continue through June IS, 1956, and it is our proposal that if the extension for an additional five years be granted, that the rental for the period commencing June IS, 1956, through June 1S. 1961 be at the rate of $225 per month. /01 CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 18, 19S3 May 18, 1953 , " '.,I',~',::" J: :' - ..... ~::. . ".., '. ' " , ',-, . t: ' Very truly yours, /s/ B. J. Nuce, President Park Inn Restauran~ 100 Causeway Boulevard Clearwater Beach, Florida -'I . " ' ,:.' ;t""~. 1i~; ;~ i ::1 This extension of our present lease will enable us to make the addi~ional investment in the property, all of which will eventually accrue to the benefit of the City. We ask that you give this matter your favorable considera~ion as we would like to have this extension approved so that the improvements can be commenced forthwith. ~------~--------------------~-------~-~---------~--~~--~-----.~-------~~~-~--~~~~ May 5, 1953 To: City Zoning Board and City Commission Gentlemen: I would like the approval of the city Zoning Board and the City Commission to Erect an Archery range 60' long and 35' Wide on Block 4 of Kn01lwood sub. and on Lot 1 Block C of Boulevard Heights Sub. Which are adjoining properties. And are on Gulf to Bay Blvd. Property Being Owned By J.S.Cribbs which I am leasing from him for such purpose. We have sufficient parking space on our own property. This would be a permanent business and will be open all day until say 11:00 P.M. Possibly and we also wish to sell 50ft drinks and candy for refreshments. There will be a fee charged to all shooters. I will own all equipment such as Bows and Arrows. We Will shoot into an gr wall of bailed hay and also have additional back stop 12' in all. I think you all will agree that there is a definant lack of Recreation for the young and old in Clearwater and I feel that it will be an asse~ to Clearwater. Archery is a wonderful sport and also a very Intresting one. Thank you I remain yours very truly /s/ Charles H. Cribbs 215 S. Hillcrest Drive City -~--~-----------~--~~---------~~---~-----~---------------~--------------~------- Subject: F. Co Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Request of Charles H. Cribbs May 11th, 1953 To: From: " At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, May 7th, 195), ) a motion was made and carried that the request of Charles H. Cribbs to erect an "I "Archery Range" on Lot 1, Block 0, Boulevard Heights Subdivision, (140) Gulf-to-Bay) be granted. The recommendation or the Board to erect an "Archery Range" in this area is in keeping with the present "Business Zoning". Attached herewith is a copy ot Mr. Cribbs request, also a plat plan of the Range he proposes to build. '; ',. " , ~' ~ .......,--~--., '.:' ~ ,:"-:, ',' , ,:.,./... , 'f.~l8:1j~~:~h;i:~~~i;'~'~\}i;,..,~", ".,';,.,;,.".\,~~,...:., "',: ,'>,'.,.,~:'...'::I"." j/\'<:';"""''',,'(i:;.~;~<,~.t.'';:':;'''\'~;'1r,i :;,':~-;;f:~?,~M'!'i;~~~~.1:~l~~ ' '~,:; ';'., ",::',';',~~~, ~~L~,;~~~:,:",;,;:~ ~~';"~:~~~~""~''':'~";;~;'''';:~:~;u~:,,:j;':~~~.;::~~i~:~;;:~;J.::',. ~:\~.~~t::'?!?~r;'Jt::i;;;:"'i' ,,:,-' ',",'." ," . o OBD~BAlCI BQ. 6.3Z, AI ORDI.AlOE DECLARIBG THE IR'l'ENTIOIf OF fill CIU or CLEARWATm TO ADSI BKTn LAllI HBIGH'fS' SUBDIVISIOI PIISBROOI HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISIO.l_~ PAR! or McVIIGH SUBDIVISION INTO THI CORPORATE J..J.JlLTS OF THB OIft or CLBAllW"ATER, FLORIDA UPON THE BIPIRATIOfi OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM 'l'HE PASSAGB or THIS ORDINANCE ACCOBDIHQ TO THE PROVISIOHS 0' SECTIOI l7l~O", FLORIDA STATU'l'BS, 1951; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DAft or THIS ORDIIAICK. BI IT ORDAINED B1 THS CITY COMl.USSION OF THE CITY OF OLEARWATER, FLORIDA: ~~ The City ot Olearwater, acting by and through'its City Commie.loB, hereb~8 1es 1nten~ion ~o annex in~o the corporate limits ot tne City o~ Clearwa~er, Plor1da. the following described land5 lying contiguous to ~he ~erritorial limits or said City, which lands con~ain less than ten (10) registered Y'0~er8. BEtTI LABB HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION according to ~he map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 98 ot the Public Recorde ot Pinell.. County, Florida, and PlmEBROOl KIGHLAIDS SUBDIVISION according to the map or plat ~hereot as recorded in Pla~ Book 30. Page 53, or ~he Public Records of Pinellae County, Flori.da, and Blocks C and D, and ~he South half of' Jasmine Way, and that PO~iOD ot ~he West 30 feet or Betty Lane lying South ot ~be center line ot Jasmine Way, and tha~ portion of tbe East SO fe8~ ot Missouri A..nue lyi.ng Soutn or the center line or Jasmine waYi all of' and according ~o that certain map or plat of McVEIGH SUBDIV SIOI, as shovn in Plat Book 30. Page 83 or ~he Public Records ot Pinellas County, Florida. Section 2. The City of Clearwater, ac~ing by and through its City Commission, in~ena:s to lUUlex the foregoing lands according to the provisIoDs of S8c~ion 171..04, Florida Statutes, 1951, and to that end, ~he Oity Audi~or and Clerk i8 hereby directed to publiSh this Ordinance in ~be Clearwater Sun, a newspaper published in the City ot Clearwa~er, once a week tor four (4) consecu~ive weeks immediately ar~er the passage of this Ordinance. Section 3.- TiUs Ordinance shall become effective immedia~ely upon its passage. PASSED 01 FIRS! READIRG PASSED ON SECOIID READIRG PASSED ON THIRD AID FIRAL IlEADI.G AND ADOPTED May 18th, 1953 May 18th, 1953 May 18th, 1953 /s/ Herbert M. Brown Kayor-Commissloner A~te8t;: /s/ H. G. Vlngo City Auditor aDd C1~k :'" , I,: ji:,' ,\:.~,.,.. ' ~\J~I,~l~,tt~LI' '" ',,", l,',t."'," ,', "I,..",',.',.'. ',,',,', , . , '".i,'';;, ,I; ,..';~"A."'>' . , ,~ " """"""""':\, ,,"J . ~_1,~ 11 :,~ " ,.: .' :. AllIDAY~f /' / " STATE OF F.LOBlDA COUNTY or PIIELLAS I Betore me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ALBERT P. ROGBRS, who. upon being by me duly sworn. deposes and says: 1. That he 1s one ot the owners of the property known as PIIBBROOl HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISIOH. and that he bas personal knowledge 8S to the occupancy ot the land embraced in said subdivision. and that said tract or land contains leaa than ten registered voters. 2. That this Affidavit is made in compliance with Section 171.04. Florida S~atutes, 19S1! and is made to induce the City ot Clearwater ~o annex the toregoing subdivi8 on into its corporate limits. further deponent sayeth no~. Witness my signature and official seal at Clearwater, in ~he County ot Pinellas. and the State ot florida, this 21st day ot May, A.D. 1953. /s/ Albert P. Rogers SWORR TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 21st day ot May A.D. 19S3~ (SEAL) /8/ Edi tb French Doty Notary Public " ..: ,tjji( "'loti, 'I , ,: :,'~:'~~:..:/' , ',",.', . ~'.;' ; AFFIDAVIT ---~-~--------~--------~-~-~-~------------~~-~----~----~-----~---------------~--- I'll! STATE OF FLORIDA OOUNTY OF PINBLLAS I Before me, the undersigned au~hority, personally appeared MERL8 McVEIGH CHAMBERLAII, who, upon being by me duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. That she is one of ~he owners of the proper~y known as McVeigh Subdivision, and that she has personal knowledge as to the occupancy or the land e~braced in said subdivision, and tha~ said tract of land con~ains less than ten registered voters. 2. That this Affidavit is made in compliance with Section 171.04., Florida Statutes, 1951, and is made to induce the City of Clearwater to annex the foregoing subdivision into :l,ts corporate limits. Further deponent sayeth Dot. WITlESS My signature and official seal at Clearwater, in the County ot and the State of Florida, this 20 day of May A. D. 1951. /s/ Merle McVeigh Chamberlain SWORM TO AID SUBSCRIBED before me 'this 20 day ot May A. D. 195). (SEAL) /s/ J. R. Livingston Rotary Public Pinellas. ---~------------------~--------~~--~~~--------------~----------------------~-~- AFFIDAVIf STATE or FLORIDA ) ) COUNTY or PIHELLAS ) Before me, the undersigned au~hority, personally appeared F. G. ROGRRS,wbo, upon being by me duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. 'that he is one of the owners of ~he property known as BETTI LAD HEIGH!S SUBDIVISIOI, and that he has personal knowledge as to the occupancy ot the land embraced in said subdivision, and that said ~ract of land contains less than ten registered voters. 2. That this Affidavit is made in compliance with Section 171.04, Florida Statutes, 1951, and is made to induce the C1~y of Clearwater to annex the foregoing subdivision into its corpora~e limitso Further deponent sayeth not. WITlESS my signature and official seal a~ Olearwater, in the Oounty ot and the State ot Florida, this 23rd day'ot May, A. D. 195). /s/ F. G. Ro~sr8 Pinellaa, SWOil TO AID SUBSCRIBED before me this 2)rd day ot May, A.. D. 19S)~ /8/ John H. Meet Rotary Public . / , ". , , r , , ,3 x � GITY CONIl+�TISSION MEETING May 1$, ].953 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, May �.$, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the follovring members present: Herbert MI. Brown Jack Russell Wm. �. Crown, Jr. John Wo Batas �We E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: .��. C. Middle�csra �Chas. M. Phillipse G. T. McC3.amma Sidney Lickton �Iayor-Cammissioner Commissioner Gormnissioner Co�issioner Commiasionex° Citq Manager Jr. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer �Absent during fixst part of ineating. Came in later. The meeting was called to orcier by the 2dayor. The invocation was delivered bp Dro J. S. Dauerty, Chapel-bp-the-Sea, Clearwater, Gommissioner iiussel]. moved that the minut�s of the regular meeting of May l�th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished e�ch member in writing and their reading be dispensed wi��. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carri2d unanimously. The City Manager reported that eleven bids had been received far the Cityts chlorine requirements for sewage treatment for twelve months estimated at �rom 50 to 55 tons. He added tha�t five of these bids were complimentar3r. Ths bids were read as follows: John Wi1ey Jones Co., Cal�d�nia, N.Y., Jacksonville szles offie,e co�pl.imentary Colu�bia Southern Chem. Co., Ch�°lotte, N.C, complimentarq Tesco Chemical Inc,, Atlanta 7 3/�. cents per lb. I,enfesteq Co., Tampa 6 cents per lb. Industrial Chem. & Supply Co., Tampa '] 3/!� cents per lb. White Star Sa��s Corp., Jacksun�311e 6 lf2 cents per lb. Commi�sioner Bates moved that the bids be seferred to �he City Manager for analysis and re.commendation. Motion wa.s seconded by Commissioner Crown aad carried unanimously. The City Manager st�ted that although six auto dealers had been invited to bid on a new £our door sedan for the Falice Department only one bid f�ad been received. The bid vras read as follocv;s: Larry Dimmitti Inc. less trade�;in Net cost �199$g. oC� 110. 2 __� Commissioner Crown moved that th� low bid ef I,arry Dimmitt for a trade og a 1951 Chevrolet police caz° for a new 1953 police car for a net difference of �g3$.4$ equipped as to specifications tae approved sv�bject to the �nve�tigation and recommendation og the Ci�y Mana�er. _h'totion was seconded by Commissio*.:er H»sseli and carried unani�ouslyA The Gity At�orney came Y.n at this time �- 1:55 P.M. The AZayor announced � Public �iearing on the hardship appliaai,ion of Miss Corper, A letter addressed to t1�e Zoning Board bp Miss Elinor E. �orper was read requesting a change in the set-back line .£rom ;L5 feet to 23 f'eet facing on Springt�me Atrenue for Lot 39, Block F, First Addition tu Sunset Po�int. The Citp A�torney read the Zoning Board4s recommendation that tk�e reques� be granted, Commissioner Crown moved that the ha�;ishi� application of �Yiaor E, Corper regardit�g a reductic,n of two feet in th�s building line set-�ack be aFprov�d ia accordance with the Zon�ng Board�s reconunendation, there being no objections. Mo�tion was seconde�i by Conuniss3oner Bates and carriad �nanimously. The �layor announced the considera�ion �i Ordinanca 636, extending �he liquor zon�, on its second and third reading. Commissioner Cro�n moved that Ord�inance 636 be considered �n its geconc reading by title only by unanimous const�n�b of the Cowmission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and c3;rried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinancp 63b by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 636 be passed on seconci reading by title only. Motinn was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimoixsly. The City Attorney read Ordinance 636 on its third reading. Commissioner Crown suggested that both sides of F�wing r�venue and Pask Street should be included in the liquor zone instead of having the dividing line run through the middla of the street. Mrs. Ethe1 Harlan addressed the Gommission on behalf of the W,C,T.Uv opposing tl�a extension of the liquor zone. Comm�.ssioner i.rown mov�d that Ordinance 636 be approvEd on its third and final reading �xi.t� the amendment that both sicles of Ewing and Park St�^eet be included in the zone rather than merely �ne side of the street. Ntotion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. k . _ _ �' _ _ - �+ /Q2 _2_ CITY COMMSSSION MEETING Nlay 1$, 1953 The City Attorney read the proposed Ordinance 63'7, an ordinance setting forcth the City�s intention to annex the following subdivisionst Betty Lane Heights, Pinebrook Highlan�ls, and Blocks C and D of McVeigh �ubdiv3sidn. The Oity Attorney stated that affidavits had been re�aived from the developers, stating there were less than ten qualified voters in each of the areas, that the Ordinance of intention should be advertised once each week for four consecutive weeks w}zich would give thirty days in which objectior�s may be filed with the Gircuit Court. ke stated it would then Ue necessary to adopt another Ordinance officially annexing the territories, After some discussion, Commissioner Crown moved that Ordi..ance b37 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded b;� Conimissioner Russeli and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinanca Fi37 be considered on its second reading by title only by unanimous consent. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Russell and carried unanimously, The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title onlyo Commissioner Bates moved that Ordinance 63'7 be passed on second reading by title on1y. MotiQn was seconded by Goaunissioner Hussell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 63� in full on its third reading. Commiss3aner RusselJ. moved that Ordinance 637 be passed and adopted on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carri,�d unanimouslyo The City Manager recommended �Che installation of 1�OD feet of two inch water main on Smallwood Circle at an approximate cost oF �3i5.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the City ivlanagerts recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carr•ied unanim�usly. The installation of 11�0 feet of six inch water main to connect with the ne�v well in Marymont Subdivision an Gilbert Street was recommended by the City Manager at an es�im�ted cost of ��3,51,5.00. Commissioner Ba�es moved that the City Managerts recommendation be ��proved. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Crown and �arried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation o� 360 fee� of' six inch water main on Walnut Street at an estimateci cost o£ �1,0$0.00. Gommissioner Cxown moved that the Gitg Manager's recommendation be �pproved. Motion was secondecl by Commissioner ftussell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported on the installation of the follow�ng water main extensions: Missouri Avenue, 1t�0 ft, of 2" water main $�110.00 East Drive, 140 ft. of 2" water main 110.00 Commissioner Russell moved �hat the City Manager's report be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported on the installation o£ the following gas m�in extensions: Meteor Avenue, 300 ft. of 1" main Meteor Avenue, 210 ft. of 1" mair_ Meteor Avenue, 477 �t. og 1" main Druid &oad, 160 ft, of �" main Areturas Ave., 300 ft. oF 1 TM mafh Coronado Ave., 1$0 ft. of i�TM main Beckett St.a 325 ft. of 1�" main Bryant St., '210 ft, of l.��T main #i45.00 130.00 2$0.00 11t5.o0 z15.00 13�.00 2t�0. 00 100a00 Commissioner Crown moved that �he Ci�ty Mana��r's actior_ be ratifieu with respeet to �hese gas lines. Motion was secondeu' by Coramissioner Bates and carried. Mr. [h'm. Goza, as President of the Chamber oi Comme�ee, �.nformed the Commi.ssion that the Chamber had ha.d a rep�.y to their invi�ation to Presiden� Eisenhower to vacation in Clearwater from. one of the Presi.dentts secretaries stating that the President appreciatod the invitatian and possibly could fit it into his future plans. Mr. Goza asked the Gommission to request the Mayor to extend to President Eisenhower the invita�ion of the City tQ be their guesic at whatever ti.ffie he chooses. By consent, th2 Mayor was so instructed. The City Nanager reported �hat at the meeting of December 22, 1952, when the Commission approved the sale of Lot S, Greenfield Subdivision, �to Ma�e V1at� Clark, no price had been set as a basis for the sale. Commissioner Crovrn movred that Lot 6, Greenfield Subdivision, be sold ta Watt Clark iu accordance with the minutes of December 22, 1952, with a�rice to be de�ermined in p�oportion to front footage previously sold to Clearwater Construction Company and that the proper Gity officials be authorized to execute the deed and that the dc�ed be hel.d in escrow until completion of the improvement, Mo�ion was seconded by Cominissioner Russell and carr3ed unanimously. The City Attorney read a communication adclressed to the Commission by Alfred C. Wyllie requesting that park�.ng be permitted on �he north side af Drew Street� between Myrtle Avenue and the Seaboaxc� Railroad. I� �ras the recomtr,endatioF� of the City Manager and the Chief of Police that the application be den3.ed due t� the heavy traff�.c on Brew Stree�, Th� Mayor thought it might be possible to use temporarily for parking thz lots that the Czty is planning to purci��se gor right�of-way purposes at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Drew. It was his GITY CON�ISSZON MEETING May 18, 1953 belief '�hat the cux~ent owner, Mrs. Pauline Armstrong, would not object �o �uch use. He suggested that the C1erk or the City Manager writa to Mr. Wyllie and ad�is� ha.m o� the Commission's decision. The Mayor suggested that tho�e lots lying on the north �id� of Park Street betrreen the �wo railroads would ba an ideal sibe for a downtawn parking lot. He said that the major portion of the property belong�d to Mr. Guss Wilder and reported that Mr. Wilder would be willing to sell �hem to tha City for use aa a parking lo� on a time payment basis, He bslieved tha� by the inatallation rf parking meters immediately upon the opening o� such parking lo� enough income would be realized so that the project would pay far itself. He thought the City would also be able to acquire �he lots adjacent to the Wilder property owned by C. E. Jacksott and Lester Harn. Commissioner Cr�wn moved that the Mayor be reque�ted to appoint a Committee consisting of himself and one Commissioner to negotiate with the owners of the property on the north side o� Park Street across from the old Kennedy-Strickland site for the purchase of such property on a time basis for parking purposes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carri.ed unanim�usly� Commissionex� Bates sugges�ed that parking me�ers be installed on the east hali oi the spac�es in the parking lot on North Osceola Avenue. Z'he Citq Manager recommended the installatior, of m�ters that would take from 5¢ to 25¢ at one time. The rity Manager stated that it would be possib].e to �xtend the courtesy system on park�.ng tickets to this parking area, The Commission uiscussed �the mattez� and decided it would be inadvisable to make provision for alI dap paxking with payment on a monthly basis due to the difficulty o�' administration and because it would result in a considerable loss of revenue from parking meters. For the benefit of visitors from out of tovm, Commissioner Crown suggested that s sign be Qrected in the Osceola lot statir_g that parking was also available on �ihe City prnperty north of Cleveland Street at the foot of the hill. Ca�umissioner Bates moved that parking meters be instaZle�l on the front half approximatelq of the Osceola parking lot. Motion was seconded 1ay Commissioner RusselZ and carried unanimously. The City Attosney read a le_.*�sr addressed to the Comffiission by Y�+lr. R. R. Hartsell, offering on behalf a��' h:is mother, Mrs. Irmne M. nartsell, to sell to the Gity her propertp, a parti of Lot 5, Block A, John R. Davep Subdivision. Mr. Har�sell stated that he would be glad to meet with the �ommission or its representatives sometime in the near future to discuss the terms of the sa3.e if the City is interested in purchasing the property. Commissioner Russell inquired if there would bc; enough of this land available at the top oi ihe hi11 fos expanding the shuf'fleboard courts. The City 2danager stated that he has an alter- nate plan ready to submit to the Committee that the Mayor is going to appoint. Commissioner Crown moaed that the matter be referred to the newly created Park Advisory Committee. rSotion was seconded bp �ommissioner Bat�s and carriec�, unan�mously. A letter was read from the Turner-Brandon Post #7, American Legion, reque�t� ing that the City Commission allot �5�0.00 to assist the Legion in covering the expenses fn connection with the Central Area Junior Baseball Tournama�nt to be held in Clearwater from J'uly 27th to Ju1y 31st, 1953. Mr. Dalby stated that hs had applied ta tixe Chamber o£ Comffierce for this fund and was informed by them that there were no funds left in thair Special Events Fund. Commissioner Russell. maved that the Recreation Directar, Mr. Eddie Moore, ses that the park is prepared for the American Legion tournament on July 27th to July 31st arid that the City donate $500.00 for this program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crovm and carried unanimousiy. The Mayor directed that the money should be allocated to �he Chamber of CQmmerce as a publici�q it��a. Commissioner Crown stated it was his opinion that contributions oi this nature should be handled through the Chamber of Commerce, and in the event �heq disi not have available funds, the Chamber of Commerce, itself, should request addit3anal funds for anq projects considered worthy. The City Manager requested the Commission�s approval of twelve h�drants be installed in the Skycrest area �t a cost of �300.00 each of �3,600�00. Commissioner Crown moved that the item be taken up for eo;nsideration as �art �he �953-54 budget. Motion was seeonded by Commissianer Bates and carried unanimously. to � The Gity Manater rep��rted that several years ago the s4un of �S,OOO�OO had been appropriat�d by the C�ty to be used by the Beach Sea Wall District under the supervision c.f Judge C. E. Ware and ��e Caty Clerk, at that time Fra��k Cooley. He stated that the Beach Sea Wall Distric� has been dissolved and is not in oparation and there is a balance o� �69$,b2 remaining in the fund in ti�e banl�, Commissioner Crown mc,ved that th� Beach Seawall District cash fund balance of �69$.62 be returned to tha General Fund. MotS.on was seconded bp Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. T1te City Manager requested instructions from the City Gommission as to wha� to do about set*eral pro�osals he tiad received for leasing a concession on City- owned prop�rty adjac2nt to the Pier. By consent, the matter was de�erred for further consideration by the Commissi.on. A letter was read from the Sunset Point Home Demonstratien Club expressing the appreciation of the members f�or the abatement of delin�uent taxes against the lot on which their clubh�use is situated. Comarissioner Russell moved that thE letter b� aceepted. T�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Bates as�d carried unanimausly. �� _�,_ GITY CCY+'�SISSION MEETING �ay 1�, 1953 The Mayor announced consideration of the application of Abr�ham and Fred Rophie to construct a building on Gulf-ico-Bap Boulevard for the operation of an auction gallery. The CiLy Manager reported that the City Attorney has not had time to check the application ye�. Commissioner Crown moved that the application of the twa gentlemen to constrt�ct a building to operate an auction gallery on Gulf-to-Bay be approved subject ta the rscommendation of the City Manager and the City Attorney as to the technica3 requirements being met and that adequate of.f-the-streat parking be provided. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Citp Manager requested instructxons as to whether thQ Commission would like to lease a sma11 concession at the Seminole Pier site for bait, rental of sma�l boats, fishing tackle, etc., and possibly anot�her fish house as the present operators of the Clearwater Fish Company have ixidicated they are not interested in operating the fish house in a new building on the nor�h side of �he pavement. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be instructed to request proposals to the City for the construction and operation of a f,�shing concession at the Seminole F'ier D�ck. Motio� was seconded by Gommissioner Russell and carried �3nanimously, Commissioner Crawn inquired as to what was planned regarding the removal of the cancrete base of the aJd toll bridge turn-around. The City Manager said tt�at the proposed Intra-Coastal Waterway wou:ld lie east of this turn-around and on account of the Waterway in order to get a permit for its approximately 1$� fezt af wooden pier, the City had been required to agree that the wooden ex�ension ta the filled section would be on a temporary basis and removable on notification from the U. S. Army Engineers. Commissioner Crown s�iggested that the City Manager in�uire into the practicability of repairing the fu11 length to the concrete turn-around foundation of the Seminole Pier in lieu of building a new shorter pier and tearing out the outer portion of the existing structure. Commissioner Russell reporting f�r the Park Developm�nt Committee recommend�d that the City Attorney notify the operators of the Hertz Dr3.v-Ur-Self to vacate the City property south of the parkin� lot on Osceola Avenue in Coachman Park,. within the next 30 to 60 daps, Fie suggested that the area be d�veloped as a park. Cammissioner $ussell moved that the Hertz Driv�Ur-Self Company be asked to vacate within thirty or sixty �ays that part o£ the Coachman Park property now being l�ased to them on a month-to-month basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. � request was presented from tne Gulf Oil Company to build a gas station a� the coxner of Hercules Avenue and Gulf�to-Bay Boulevard (1970 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard). It was the Zoning Boardt's recommendat:ion that the request be grantsd. The Gity Engineer recommended that instead of the proposed five i.nch sidewalk that the sid.ewalk be made six inches in thicknesa. Commissioner Russell moved that the request of the Gulf Oil Company �o build a serviee station at Gulf-to-Bay and Hercules Avenue be approved as per recorrm►endatian oi the Zoning Board with the provision that the sidewalk be increased in size. Motion �as seconded by Commissioner Grown and carrieci unanimously. Mr. Jack Cribbs appeared befnre the Commission on behalf of his son, Mr. Charles Cribbs, who is making application to establish an archery range on Lot l, Block C, Boulevarci Hei.ghts, located at 11�0�. Gulf-to-Bay Bouievard. After hearing Mr. Cribbs dis�uss his plans, the Gommission concluded tha.t it had not been necessary tQ bring the matter before them and that no official action was necessary. The City Manager present��d a Resolution which would require four property owners to clean �hsir lots of grass, weeds, and underbrush. Commissioner Cx�own suggester� that the part o£ the R�solution pertaining to Lots I and 28 Block A, La Jolla Subdivision, for the sum of �$.00 be stricken from the Resolution and that the City Manages look into the matter and utcertain 3f the charge is justified. Couvnissioner Russell moved that the Resolution be adopted as amended. i�Iotion was secanded by Commissioner Cro�n and carried unanimously, Commissioner Strang came in at this time -- 5;p2 k�,M. Mr. Jack Cr�bbs addressed the i.oinmission requesting a traffic light at tha interssction oi Gulf�to-Bay Boulevard, HilZcrest and Park Street as it was a dangerous intersection at which tiiree accidents had occurr�d 3n the las� three months. Commissioner Crown suggested that a light be p�aeed at the interse�tion of Cleveland Stree�t ar,d Gulf-to-Ba_y Boulsvard also. Comm3.ss3oner Crorrn moved that the City Mar.ager �e instruc�ed to work out a coardinated traf£ic plan for intersections o� Gulf-to-Bay at Hillcrest and Cleveland S�reets. Motion was seconded by Commxssioner Strang and carried unan3mously� Comm�ssionex Russell reca�nmended that a new type of traffic light be installed at the intersections o� Fort Hax�z�ison and Cleveland Street and Gardc:n Avenue and Cleveland Street �rhich �rauld include a"walk lightTM or � period in which the �edestrians could cross while a1:1 of tha motor traffic was stopped. He repoxte� that thi� type of light had been used in Orlando vrith good results. Commissioner I�ussell moved that the �i�ty have a trial peri�d for the new lights av Fort Harrison and Cleveland and Garden and Cleveland and moved that the Ci�y appropriate approximately �60�.00 for this �au:se, subject to the recommendations of the Cit� Manager and the Chief of Police. mcatzon was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. -5.. CTTY COMMISSION MEETING May 1$, 195.3 Commissioner Bates stated that he had read some recent s�tudies on traffic control and the effectiveness of traf'fic lights and one instance was cited in which a City had reduced the traffic accident raie considerably aPter removal of the traffic light at one of its dangerous street intersec�ions. He suggested that the City give more study to its t-raffic cantrol problem. The City Attorney reported that he had received �rom Mr. 0. S. Allbritton, attorney, an offered dedication of the streets in th� Fleetwood Apartment area. The City Manager .x{,ated that this had been receivea too late to investigate before the meeting. By cons.ent, th� matter was deferred for further stud� and is to be put on the agenda with a repor� from the City Engineer. A letter r�as read by tY�e City At�orney from 21ir. B. J. Nuce, owner of the Park Lnn restaurant, requesting a five year extension oi the present lease and pronosing that hs will pay an increased rental o� �225,OQ per month beginning, June 15, 195b, �f the extension is gran�edo The letter explained that he wis�ed to improve the restaurant by putting in air conditioning at a cost of ��,OOO.C10 and doing �3,000.00 worth of painting ar_d remodeling. Com:missioner Bates as a membsr of the Park Tnn Lease Committes recommended that the owne.r shauld be more specific as to wh�t remodeling the �3,OOG�.00 was to l�e use�i for and suggested that the lease include a periodic check o�' the building during the Iast two yea�rs of the lease, He recommanderl that the Commission accept the proposition. Commissiansr �trang moved that the Gity extend the lease of the Paxk Inn subject t� the improvements being put in, for five additi�nal years at the rate cif �225.G0 a month; all taxes to be paid on the same basis �as the otYier lease; with the provision that the last two years be subject to quart�rly inspection to deterffiine that the building is being maintained i� good condiLion; if not, the lease shall �ecome null and void upon bhirty days written not3ce; and the proper officia].s be authorized to sign said lease. Mot:ion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carrie� unanimously. The Ca.ty Manager reported that he had rece3vzd two proposals �4 supply sleeves and valves �or the �as and Water Depar�m�nt and rec�mmended accepting the proposal oi th� low bidder, Ni kc H Valve and Fitting Gompany at � cose of �7$5•4.0. Commissioner Grown moved that the purchase of valves fron� the M& ii Ual.ve & Fit�ing Company be approved, idotion was secanded by Commissioner Ba�es anri caxried unanimouslya The City Manager informed the Couunission that the founda�ions irom the ClEarwatar Beach Cour� and th� Robinson gropertp were being removed and asked far suggestions as to where they should be used. After same discussion, it was agreed that the brok�n concrete could be used to t}ie mos� adaantage as an �d•dition to the existing ring groin on the Gity's property at the south end of Clear�atzr Beach. �hera being :�o further business to come before thE Board, the me2ting was adjourned at 5�52 P.�. Attest: . Citp Auditor nd Clerk �� _ May or-C omr.�i s si oner / o,� CITY C�'�ihIISSION AZEETTNG May 1$, 1953 Mayor-Conunissioner Herbert �I. Brown Commissiontrs: 6V. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell John �9. Bates, W: E. Strang, Jr. Gentlemen• 1�Zay l5, 1953 The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon, riay 1$, 1g53 ai> 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting v��ill be held for �he purpose of discussing the items listed on the at�ached agenda. FCT�I: s Enclosure Sincere].y yours, �s� F. C. A�Iiddleton Gity Manager Agenda - City Commission Maeting of May 1�, 1953 City Hzll Auditorium 1:30 p.m. l. Invocation, Representative of the Pinellas C�un�y Nlinisterial Association. 2. Apgroving the rninutes of the Regular NIeetin; of b4ay $, 1553• 3. C�pening of bids: A. Chlorine requirement for t�velve (12) months (Sewage Tredtment). B. Police Cruiser. �.. Public Hearing with reference to petition of Elinor E. Corper regarding Zpning Ordinance. 5. Gommissioxi's consideration of items from the i,ity Attorney�s Office. A. Ordinance I�To. 636 on its second and final reading. (Extending Liquor zoning). B. Ordinance No. (3'7, annexation of new subdivisions. 6. Utility Improvements. 7. Com�ission's consideration of: A. Hequest of �'latt Clark to purchase Lot 6, Greenfield Sub�ivision. (5ee minutes of Dec. 22, 1952.) B. Letter from Alfre� C, u7yllie, Inc., with referenae to parking on Drew Street. C. Letter from R. R. Hartsell. D, i�Tanager�s report on Seminole Pier Project. E. .Lettier from Turner-Brandon Post I�'o. 7, American Legion. F. Fire Hydrants for� Skycrest Area. G. 13each Seaiti�all District. H. Beach Concession. I. Letter from Sunset Point Home Demonstratio�i Club. J. Request of Abraham and F� ed Rophie to construct building on Gulf-to-Bay for operatian of auction gallery. K. Gonunittee Reports. $. Comrnission�s consideration of items from the Zoning ]3oard. 9. Lot Mowing Ap�lications. 10. Any item not on the agenda will be considere:i with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment. � � � M2,t,r llth,. 1q53 To: F. C. Tiiddleton, City i�ianager From: 0. H. �inderson, Sec�y. `Loning Board Subject: RERUEST OF ELINCR E. CORPER At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, NIay 7th, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of Elinor E, Carper asking for a 2310" set-back from the property line instead oi the 25'0" on Lot 39, Block F, lst kdd. �0 5unset Point 5ub. (1$3$ Springtime Ave.) be granted. i�iiss Corper apgeared before the Soard and assured them that she is building a`h.ome on this property to live in and not for speculative purpose. Attacned herewith is a copy of the plan oi the home she intends to build, also a plat plan showing how it is placed on the property. Clear^�vater Zoning Bo�rd City of Clearwater, Flarida Gentlemen: 706B No. Osceola �ve. ClearwatPr, Fla. April 21, 1953 I recently �;urchased Lot 39, �1ock P, lst Addition to Sunset Point. 'Phis is a 50� corner lot facing on Brook Road wi�h a depth of over 100' on 5prin;time. (Continued) CITY COMMISS20N MEETING May 1$, :.953 {Continued) A�ter purchasing this lot, I£ound that accoraing to the new City Ca�ission Ordinance �627, December 9, 195z, that any residenco erected on this lot must set back 259 from both sides and gt from the inside lot line. As you know, this �ouia oniy give me a width of 20� on which to bui�ld. The enclosed plob plan wi11 show the h�use vrhich I wish to build on this prop�rty. In order to get any width a� all in the bezirooms and haye an adequate entrance to both bedrooms, i�t was img4ssible to maintain a wid•th of 20t at this point, and, therefore, we had to add an additional 2� in vri.dth making a total widt�., at this point, of 22+. I am a permanent resident of Clearwater and intend to build this home for my elderly mother and myself and we are very desirous oi buildzng on this lot as it near the bus line and we like the location very much and are v�ry hap p with +�his plan as it has been vrorked out. The total square footage will be $35�� which is ample for that area. This is t�he only corner Yot in the area which has not been buS.lt on and w�ich would be affected by this nevr ordinance. I respectfully request that you give this hardship plea every consideration and allow me to use the extra 2+ which has been restricted by zoning conditions. Thanking you, I am, Very truly yours, %s/ Elinor E. Corper Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor Iion. Francis Mi.ddleton, City Manager Messrs, T. E. $trang, John W. Bates `,+lilliam E. Crown, Jack Russell, Commissiflners, Clearwa�er, Fla. Gentlemen: April 1.7, 1953 In view of the fact that the parking ban works a de?'inite hardship on the merchants in the affected block, I wish to make a reQuest for the restoration of parking privileges on the North side of Drsw Street between Myrtle Avenue and the S�aboard Railrcad. There are five businesses ott the North side of this block: i+2y general cor.tracting and real estate office, a plumbing oiiic�, a sundry store, a clothing store, and a roofing and sidiag concern. All o� these merchants need parking facilities for their customersn most of whom axe shart-stop shoppers. A parking area is provided in the rear af the building ior the personnel of the various businesses, so there would be no all-day on-the-strest paricing in this area. It is my con�ention that a traffic signal at the intersection of Niyrtle Avenue an�l DreYr Stree� would relieve t he traffic psoble� for the most par� w.ith parising prohibited on t he North side of DreYr Street between Fertt and Myr�Ie Aeenues, and for twenty fQet on Drew Street West �f blyrtle Avenue. It is practically impossible far a padestrian to cross Drew Street a�t MyrtZe Avtenue during the heavy traffic periods--.especially around noan and at 5 o4alock P.M., and a traffic signal would most assuredly alleviate this situation. It caould be very much appreciat�d if you would aat in the afiirmative con- cerning 'this request, because r�e urgently need space availab3e for a customes �o park a few minutes while he conducts his business. ACW:Io � Aonorable Mayor and City Conmissioners, City of Glearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Respectfullp, /s/ Alfrsd C. Wyll.ie ------�---m__�------------------m--------------_ C3earwater, Flor3.da Apri7. 30, 1953 On behalf af my Mother, Mrs. Irene M. Hartsell, I w4u1d likg to offer for sale to the C��y of Clearwater, the property imme�iately west of the shufflebaard. courts and the City Park, extending on dowai the hill and abutting on Pierce Si. on the south and the City Auditorium property on th� north. We offer this property realizing the need ef park sxpansion in the Ci�y of Clearwater. I shalZ be very glad to meet vrith your board, and/or representatives of pour board at any time in the very near future, upon �•easonable notice from you, at whzch time the price and terms of this sale can be discussed. I fael sure �hat suitable terms for the purchase of this property can ba tvorked ou� in a manner agreeable to all parties concerned� Awaiting your reply, I remain Sincerely yourss /sf ii. Re Hartsell 304 Pierce St. Clearwater, Florida %�� CYTY CO2�'IISSION NIEETING May 1$, 1953 The Hona�able City Commission, City of Clearwater, City Hall Clearwater, FZorida Gentlemen: This Post will play host to the Central Area Jr. Baseball Tournaraent in Clearwater between July 27th, and July 31st. 1g53. This will be quite an und�er- taking, because there will be about 75 bops and their ooache� in the Ciby of Clearwater; and they must be furnished housing, umpires, baseballs, a playing field and other incidentals. They undoubtadly will patronize our merchan�s and motels and our eating places. This kind of tournament wi11 advertize our fair Gity immensely. We therefore respectfully requesL the City Gommission to a11ot the amount cr£ $500.00 to help this Post defray the overall expense of this undertaking. We €eel that a tournament of this type helps build our youngsters into fine upstanding auen in our communitys Thanking you in advance for your sincere consideration of this request., I am Sincerely, fs/ Geosge H. Da�3y Cha3rman of Jr, Baseball for the Centz°al Area. 110 Hignlanci Avenue Dunedin, Florida May 12, 1953 The Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentle�en: The members of tha Sunset Point Home Demonstration :Club greatly appreciat� �Aur abatement �f the delinquent taxes and liens against Lot 5, Block A, Fiarbor Vista, on which their clubhouse is situated. They have asked me to express their sincere thanks, and to ex�end you an in�ritation to visit with u� ta observe the work we are doing and tp have po�-lucic luncheon. We meet eeery V�ednesday. Very tru�:y yours, /s/ Marie T. I,ansberg Secretarg RESCLUTION WHEREAS: it Y�as beea� determined bp the City Commission of the �i�y of Clearwater, Florida, �that the property d�scribed below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and �hat after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the Gity should clean such propexty and charge t�xe costs thereoi against the respective psoperty. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the iollowing described property, situate in said Citg, sha11 be cleanpd of �eeds, ga-ass and/or unde�brush within t�en {10) days after notice in writing �o the owners thereoi to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notic:e, ttce City shall perform such cleaning ar.d char�e the costs thereof agaimst the respective proper��ies in accordance wi�h Section 12$ of the Charter oi the City of Clearwater, as amended. Name Josephine Kubin l�.11 E. Druid &d. Glearwater, Florida John S. Bullocw 197.1�. C. st. N. W. Washington, 2, D.C. Carl J. Maag 905 N. Fto Harrison Cl.earwatery Florida Descrip�ion �• 54 �t. of Lo�s l,z. Block 16 tdagnolia Park Lot� 7 and � �lock C Unit 2, Skycrest Lat 12 Block D Avondale Price $5soo 10.00 3.00 Louis� L. Shadman Lots 13 and ly. 6.00 437� Bay Avenue ��ock D Ciearwater, Florida .Avondale :PASSED AI3D ADOPTED BX THE City Commissi�n of the City of �learv�ater, Florida, this l�th day of May, A.D. 1953. Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and C1erFc � �s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-CommissiQner %Q � �d� CITY CQNP2ISSIQN MEETING May 1$, 1959 City Commissi�,n�rs � City of Clearv��ater, Florida Gentlemen: Map 1$, 1953 We her�by request your consideration of an extension on our present lease on the property now occupied by �he Par1c Inn, Incorporated, on tF►e corner of Mandalay Boulevard and Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, �'lorida. We pl.an on air conditioning the property at an estimated cost of �3,000 and on remoa�ling the interior and extsrior of the building at an estimated cost of �3,D00. The air conditioning and remodeling w'L11 be carried on and completed by the end of the year ig53, provided an ex£�ension �.s granted. It is our desire to extend ous present lease, which eYpires on June ?5 1956, for an additionaZ five years, so as to carry this lease through June i5, 19�1. At �he present t�ue we are paying a rental of �200 per month and a11 taxes assessed ae�inst the property. This rental will continue through June 15, l��b, and i� is our proposal that if the extensioa for an additional five years be granted, that the rental for the period commencing J�zne 15, 1956, thr�ough June 15, 1961 be at the rate of �225 per month. This sxtension of our present lease will enable us to make the additional investment in the property, a11 of which will ev�ntually accrue to the benefit of the City. We ask that pou give this matter your favorable coasideration as we wauld 13ke to have this extensiom approved so that the improvements can be commenced forthwith. - Verp truly yours, /s/ B. J. Nuce, President Park Inn Restauran� 100 Causpway Boulevard Clearwater Beach, Florida TQ: City Zoning Board and iity Commission Gentl.emen: MaY 5, 1953 I taould 1ik� the approval of the city Zoning Boasd and the City �:ommission to Erect an Archery range 60� long and 35t Wide on Block !� af Knollwood sub. amd on Lot l Block C of Boulevard Heights Sub. Which are adjoining properties. And are on Gulf to Bay Blvd. Property Being Owned By J.S.Cribbs which I am leasing from him for such purpose. We have sufficient parking space on our own propertg. This �rould 'oe a permanent business and vrill be open all day until say 11s00 P.M. Possibly and we also wish to sell soft drinks and can�� for rsfreshments. There will be a fee cnarged to all shooters. I k-:.J.`. own aIl equipment such 3s Bo�s and Arrows. We Wil1 shoot into an $t wall of bailed hay and also have additional back stop 12' in all, I think pou all wi11 agree that there is a definant lack of Recreation for the young and old in Cle�rwatex and i feel that it will be an asset to Clearwater. Archery is a wonderful sport and also a ver3- Intresting one. Thank you - I remain yours very trnlp /s/ Charles H. Cribbs 215 S. Hillcrest Drive City May 13thy 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager Fron: 0. H. Anderson, Secty. Zoning Board Subject: Request af Charles H. Cribbs At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board lxeld Thursday even�.ng, May 'Jth, 1953, a motion was mad�e and carried that the request of Charles H. Cribbs to er�ct an rfArchery Range'� on Lot 1, Block C, Boulevard Heights Subdivision, (1�.03 Gulf-ta-Bay) be granted. The recr�mmendation oi t:�e Board to erect an "Archery Rangett in this area is in keeping with the pr�senti t1Business Zoning". Attached hprewith Ys a copy of Mr. Cribbs �equest, also a plat plan of the �tange he proposes to build, ORDIPtAi7CF DIo. b36 Iild ORDI�ANC2F ANIEIVDINCr ZONE 1 OI�' SUB=�GTION (1.) OF SECTip27 i� OF AR.�ICZE I OF CiiAP�ER �5 AF THE CODTS 6F THE Glii' OF CI,FARWATER� FLORIDA' 195�> REiATI�IG�'TO ZNTO%ICA�ING LIQIiORS, BY EXTENDTNG �HE BOUkV�ARI£�S f1�' ZOI+� 1 THEREOF; PROVIDING FO�i REPE��, 0�' dRAINANCES IN CONFI.iCT HEREWITH; AND FROVtDI1JG FDii THE F�°FECTIYE DATE OF THIS ORL1I IoiANC£ . TE IT ORDATN�D BY �g� CI7.'Y COMMISSaON OF THE CITY QR CLEAR�4ATER, FLQRID1►s Section l. Tha� zone l of Suh-sec�ion (1) of Section 4, A.r�icle I, Chapter 15 of aThe Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, Z95d� be and the same is haseb}� amanded so as to read as folloca.� o "Zone 1. Consisting oi all territory betwaen Drerr Street on the north, Iiaven Street on the sdut}a.,, Myrtle Avenue on the east and the waters ag Clearyvater Ba� on the west, and all the territory 130 feet I3orth of the I�orth boundax� of Park Street on the north, 15Q fe•at East oi the Tast bowadaxp of Ewing Avenue oa the east, Myr�le Avenue on the west and on the south by the line oi the eas�-�,rest a11ey in B1ock ld of AIKEN SUBDI'OIISIOId projected easterly to the said Etaing Avenue.T� Section 2. All Ordinances and parts of Ord3nances in conflict hsrewith are laeret�y repea�.od to the extent of such conflict. 3ection 3e This Ordinance shall become effectiva immediately upon i�s passage. PASSED ON' FIRS`P RE�DSPt(a P�SSED ORt STGOB�B B.EADSiVG ��1S5IyA Oki THIRD AND FIRdAI� READTIHG AND I�DOP��sll Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo Ci�y Auditor and Glerk May 4, 1953 �Y 1�. 1953 Ntay ].�. 1953 /s/ Herbert Ni. Brown riayar-Commissioner �� oBDI�IA1tiCrs No. 637 APJ ORDINAT�CE DECI�ARIN(3 THE ZNTENTIdBT �F TIiIs GITY' OF GLEdsR,tVATE� �0 ANNEX BETTY LANE HEIGHTS' 5nBDI,VISION, PIN�BROOK HZGIiLAKDS SUBDIVISY�N, AND PA&T pF McVEIGH SUBDIVISIOhJ INTO 1^HE GORPORA'�E `LZMI�S O:E' THE CITY OF CI,EA;tt�1A`PER, FiORITI!► UPORI �'HE EXPIkATIOI� OF THIEiTY (30� DAYS I'ROi�3 TH� PASSAG� OF THIS ORDIhAN�E ACCORDIAiG TO TH� �ROVISTQIVS OF SECTIOPi ].71.04., FLQ&II)A STATUTLS, 1�j51; PRQVIDING FOR THE �FFECTIV� DATE UF THIS ORDI�1�1IdCE. BE IT �RDAINED BY THE CI1'Y CQMt+1iSSI0N OF THE CITY �F' CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section l. The City �£ Clearwater, acting bp and through°its City Cornmission, hereby declares its intention �o annex into the corporate limits o� the City of Clearwater, FZorida, the iall.owin� described lands lying contiguous ta the territorial limits af said City, whieh lands contain less than ten (10} rsgistersd voters. BETTY LANE HEIGHTS SUBDIiTISI0P1 acc�rdi.ng �a th� map or pla� th�reof as recorded in Plat Hook 30, Page 9$ of the lPu'olic Ttecord.s o� Pinellas Gounty, Florida, a�d PINEBHOOI� HIGdiLA14DS SUBDIYISIOid a.ccording to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 53, oi' the Public Record� of Finellas County, Florida, and Blocks C and U, and L•he South half oE Jasmine 4�ay, and that portian oi the I^test 30 feet of Betty Lane I.ying South of the nenter line of Jasmine Way, and that portion o� the East 50 feet of i�iissouri Avenue 3ying S�uth of the center line of Jasmine T�ay, all of and according to that certain map or plat of McVEiGIi SiJBDIVISION, as shown in Piat BoAk 30, Page $3 oi the Public &ecords oi P�.nellas County, Florida: Sec�ian 2o The City of C�.earwater, acting bp and through its Gity Commissio�., intends to ann�x the foregoin� lands according to the grovisions of Section 171.04, Florida Sta�utes, 1951, and to that end, the City Auditor and Clerk is hereby d3,reeted to pubZish this Ordinance in the Clearwater Sun, a newspaper published in the City of C1earV�ater, once a�eek �or �our (i�} Consecutive weeks icimediate�.y aiter �he passage of this Ordinance. Section 3. This f}rdinance shall become eifective immediately upon its passage. PASSED l3Pd FIRST READI�iG PASSEI� OI� SEC ODiD FiEADING PASSED ON THIRD AND FINAL $EADIN(� AND ADOP2'ED Attest: /s/ H. �S. T9�ngo City Auditor and C1erls I�Iay 1$th, 1953 2�ay 18tt�, 1953 Ntay 1$th! 1953 �s/ Herb�r�i: M. Bro�an MayordCommissioner /�� 11FFI�AV�� ,. STATE OF FLORIDA ) . COUI�tTY OF D�NELLAS � Before me, the undersigned authority, pe�so�alZy appearec� ALBER`t' P. ROGERS, vrhop upon being by we duly sworn, d�poseg and says: ie Thai he i,s one of tiae owners oi the property known tts i'ITdEBR00� I��G�ILAi�IDS SUBDIVISIpAT, and �hat he has p�rsonal know�.edge as to �he occupancy o£ the land embraced �n saitl subdivision, and tkaat sa3.d tract o� l�nc3 co�tains 1es� thar� ten xegistered votsrs. 2. ;'hat this A��idav�t is made in eompliance with Section 171.Q4, Florida S�atu�as, Z9�Z, and is made to induce the Gity of Cl�arwa�er to annex �he foxegtiing subdivi.s3on �.nto its corporate 13mits�. Fiarther deponant sa�r�th not. Witness r�p signature aaad offica,�l seal at Glearwatex°, in �he Cours�y of Pin�llas., and t'he State o� F3.orida, this 21st day of May, 9,.D. 1953. /s/ Albert Po Rogers SWflRDt TQ AND SUB�GF.iBED beiore me tix3s 21st day of May A.D. 1953. ��EAI,) �sf Edi,th French ya�y Notary Pub13,c AFFIDA�II� �` S'PATE flF FI,ORIDA ) ' CQUNTY OF PII�FLLAS � �efnre me, the undersigned au�hority.3 personally appeared P�ZEB_T;� RZcTIESGH • CHI��iBERZAIN, who., upon �eing bq me duly sworn, deposes and says> l. That she is one oi �he owners oi the property 1cno�m as R3CVeigh Subdivision, and that sh� has psrsona3.lcno�rZedge as to the acct�pancyr of the land embraced in said subdiaision, and tk�at said tract of land contains less than ten registered vo�ars. 2 That this Af.fidavi� is made ir compl.zar3ce �r3.��i Sectiou Z�1..0�., Florida Statutes, 1951, and is made ta induce the Cit}= oi C'lear�rater to annex the i'oregoing subdi�ision iuta 1 ts corporate lir�its,. Fu�ther cieponen� sayeth not. ti�7�T�ESS My s�gnature azpd Qfiicial sea7. at Clearwater,, in th� County o.� Pinellas, and the State of Florida, this 2Q day of May A;, A. 1453;. • /s/ t+Ierle McYei�h Chamberlain SG1CR1� Tq AND SIIBSGR�BED before me this 20 day oi hia� �1. U. 195�• f, SFs.AL) /s% J. R.. Liv�.ngstoa Notary Publia A�'FiD.AgiT $T.kTE OF FLORIDA ) ) GOI31�� D� YINEI,LAS j �sfore me, the undersigned authpsity, per�oz�ally app�ar2�3 F. G. ROGERS, whQa upon baing by me duly sworn, deposes and says: }.. That he is one of the owners o£ �.he property kna�rn as BET`L'Y LAA7.� HETGHTS SiTBDI$ISI02i, a.nd that he has personal kr�o�ale�ige as to the occupancy 4� the Zand e�abraced in said subdivi�a.an., and that said tract cf land eontaina les3 than ten registexed voters. 2. That thi� l�f�idavit is r�ade in compliance with �eeticsn 171.01�, Florida Statutes, 19�1, and is made �.o indu�e the City of Clearwater to annex �he foregozng subc3i�risian into its corparate limi�s. �'urther deponent sayeth not. i+TITFdESB my signature and afficial seal at Clearvrater, 3n th� County qf Pinellas, and �he S'ta�e oi FZorida, �his 23rd da3r-of �Iay, A. Ti. 1953• /a/ �. ti. Ro�srs SWOR19 TO A1YD �U�SCRIBED �egore me �his 23rd day of' Pday, �. D. 1953e /s� Jahn H, Meek �totary FubZic //� �