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06/01/1953 I ' '---./ :..;,............. ..j ! I I ,j " I , , , , , '"" i , I I I "j ", ,. " '_~v,;:.~.',~,;:;;~i~.\"'''''l,,~~...:'::..,'';".''',.,,''_ ",",..;~~i',),:<ii';l~'~,;;d;J;i<r ;'. / I 3 " 1-'.' '<'!'. " II::~' I;!lft!~~'~ \,,',.,~'/::'{:>:,: : ~,. -.. .. :.r.~ '., '" t ''''. , I ..'........;..-. " CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, June 1, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: WM. E. Crown, Jr. Commissioner Also present were: t:.~-:'. Y'..,[t-t'\~""~""": T':.f"'''''.t''f".... F.. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. O. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was delivered by Major Charles Johnson, of the Salvation Army, Clearwater. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading be dispensed with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for 3,200 feet ot six inch cast iron pipe. The bids were read as follows: u. S. Pipe & Foundry Co., Birmingham Jas. B. Clow & Sons, Birmingham McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham Alabama Pipe Co., Anniston, Ala. Per ft. '1. 70 1.75 1.72 l~73 1.74 Total $5,440:00 5,600.00 5,504.00 5,536.00 5,568.00 The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of the U. S. Pipe Company. Commissioner Russell moved that 3,200 feet of six inch mechanical joint pipe for water service be awarded to U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, on the low bid of $5,440.00, ten days delivery. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Regarding the bids for chlorine opened at the previous meeting, the City Manager stated that due to the fact that the price was too high and since there was a misunderstanding among the bidders as to what was meant by "firmness of price", he was recommending that all the bids be rejected and that the bids be re-advertised. Commissioner Russell moved that the chlorine bids be rejected and new bids be asked for on the Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the application of Mrs. Pearl S. Lee for a change of zoning on Lot 22, Block G, Second Addition to Sunset Point Subdivision, under the hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. John C. Polhill on behalf of Mrs. Lee requesting that the lot be given a business zoning because it was impossible to build a residence on it with a 25 foot set-back since the lot is only 32 feet wide. The City Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the request be denied since it calls for a change in zoning which is ordinar.ily done by referendum. Mr. F. J. Kuhn, owner of adjoining property on Sunset Point Road, addressed the Commission opposing the change in zoning. Mr. Lloyd Mosely, on behalf of the Sunset Point Baptist Church which is situated on adjoining property on the north side of Mrs. Lee's lot, presented a Resolution from the members of the church opposing the change to a Business zoning and a petition signed by forty-six members of the church in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. John C. Polhill addressed the Commission pointing out that the lot was useless under the present zoning because of the 25 foot set-back. Mr. Mosely addressed the Commission on behalf of the Sunset Point Baptist Church requesting that Mrs. Lee's application be denied. Commissioner Bates stated that in view of the recommenda- tion of the Zoning Board and the almost unanimous opposition of the people in the neighborhood, he moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the proposal to construct approxi- mately 320 feet of sanitary sewer in Pierce Street, west from Highland Avenue. The cost was estimated by the Engineer at $1,615.00 for the project or $3.24 per front foot. Mr. Larry Price, Mrs. Robert Kunnen, and Mr. Frank Baker, owners of affected property, addressed the Commission opposing the project on the grounds that they were receiving adequate service from their septic tanks and could not afford the expense of sanitary sewer assessment. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Bruno Menzen in which he stated that he had a new septic tank which was giving sa~isfactory service, that he was opposed to the improvement and that in the event installation was made, he would not connect to the sewer. Mr. Clarence Thurnau addressed the Commission in favor o~ the proposal. Mr. Thurnau stated that in time o~ heavy rains all the septic tanks in the area were flooded and incapable of being used for several days at a time. Reverend Thos. Colreavy, owner bf Lot 3, Block A, Boulevard Heights, told the Commission that he was heartily in favor or ~he project. The Mayor suggested that the hearing be adjourned in order that the City Manager could check on whether or not the Public Service Department could put this in and, if so, ~a~ the cost would be. Commissioner Russell moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned until ~he next regular meeting, June 15th, in the meantime that the City Manager be instructed to estimate the approximate cost. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. '..... '.' ,... ., '... ",: ;' .'~! ' ',' . ~ ~". . ":,,,:.' "'" . ....- , . " . - " ". , . . .": ;-.1".:':, &a.... . "'..' . . . .,..... ".:'~'... .... '.:, :...:';.. :.~~;:' . '" ' ,",...,':;':," '1' ..~" ,,' . v" ".' "" d, t," .._,' ".. \, ,,-'" ,",\-,'1 !~S~;~~;;!:c1!;;;] / / if- " ,T;l' " b;t"I~[il~': ~"" j,\ 111>,~rfrt;'\ -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 The City Manager reported that it would cost approximately $72;.00 to remove the concrete foundations of the old Clearwater Beach Court on City property and use them to reinforce the ring groin on the south end of Clearwater Beach. He asked the Commission's approval of a work order for this amount and recommended that it be done. Corr~issioner Strang moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from the Board or County Commissioners requesting the City Commission to adopt a Resolution similar to the Resolution adopted by the County Commission which requested the Governing Body of the WeFt Coast Inland Navigation District to acquire the right of way ror the Intra-CoQstal Waterway project from Fort Myers to Anclote Key and request federal appropriation fQr same. Commissioner Bates IDove1 that the proper per50ns be authorized to draw up such a Resolution and execute it as suggested by the County Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated that he received frequent reports from Senators Holland and Smathers and Congressman Courtney Cmnpbell sho~ng that they ~ere making a study of possible legislation designed to carry out the Resolution from the Clearwater City Commission to amend the 011 Pollution Act and make it more strict. He read a letter from the U. S. Coast Guard addressed to the City Manager reporting that they had sent out an aircraft to investigate a report rrom the City Manager that oil had been drifting in on Clearwater Beach ~or a period of thirty days. They stated that the aircraft ~ound no signs o~ oil on the ~ter but did observe the discoloration on the beach. The Mayor announced consideration of a dedication or the streets in the Fleetwood Apartment area to the City. Upon being questioned, the City Engineer stated that in so far as he could determine the streets were in good condition but that it would be impossible ~or him to tell the exact condition without making tests. The City Manager said that the area had curbs, gutters and proper drainage facilities. The City Attorney read the proposed dedication submitted by Mr. Owen S. Allbritton, III, on behal~ of the owners of the Fleetwood Apartments. which would dedicate to the City o~ Clearwater for the use of the general public the streets in the Fleetwood Apartment area. The dedication provided that it was one of the conditions of the dedication that the City should undertake to improve these streets and alleys described in the dedication and that the cost o~ said improve- ments should be paid from the General Fund of the City with no part to be assessed against any of the land described in the dedication. It was pointed out by the Mayor that this provision would be in direct conflict with the City Charter provisions for making public improvements. By unanimous consent, it was agreed to defer the matter for consideration at a later date. " " '. I I I I ~/\ ! :"C''''''.' I . I 1 1 I . ; I i 1 i I i I The City Manager reported that he and the City Engineer had made a rinal inspection of the installation of the sanitary sewer system in Skycrest and after checking the work of the contractor, Lawrence & Rutledge, found that they had done a good job and therefore approved the final payment to them. The Manager also stated that the Disposal Plant in the Skycrest area is 75% complete. The City Manager presented a proposal to replace fourteen street lights in the City Park directly west of the Municipal Auditorium with six new mercury vapor street lights at an approximate cost of $3,600.00. After some discussion, Commissioner Bates suggested that the item be added to the list of capital expendi- tures to be considered in the next budget. By consent, the Commission agreed to this procedure. Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Clearwater members of the Pinellas Retail Beverage Association pointing out that the State Legislature had just passed a law permitting the bars in Pinellas County to remain open until 2:00 A.M. instead of 1:00 A.M., the former closing hour, and requesting the City Commission to conform with the County laws. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance to comply with the County Law observing a closing of 2:00 A.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a report addressed to the Commission by him relative to submerged lands in Clearwater Bay. The report stated that there was only one application on file to purchase State-owned submerged lands within the City limits of Clearwater, the one application being the applic'ation of W. D. Owens and others to purchase 26 acres of land in Clearwater Harbor, and that Mr. Owens had formerly obtained this tract as submerged land from the Trustees or the Interna~ Improvement Board and the deed carried the 'proviso that if this submerged lwnd were ever filled, title would revert to the Trustees. Mr. Phillips' report stated that the land had been filled, that it presently constitutes the end or the fourth finger on the south end of Clearwater Beach Island, and that ~. Owens' present application is ror the purpose of obtaining good title to the tract. Ke stated further that the tract ror which Mr. Owens had applied does not go across the channel bordering the fourth finger of the island. He requested instruction as to whae, if anything, he should do on behal~ of the City when the land is up for sale on Tuesday, June 2nd. The letter sets out that the sale is not a sale in the customary fashion or an auction sale open to all bidders but a sale "for objections only" under the statute. Commissioner Bates moved that Mr. Phillips be authorized to request a postponement of the hearing and that Mr. Owens be given an opportunity to join in the request but in the event he refuses, the City is to proceed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. ~. Phillips left the meeting to place a telephone call to the oCfice of the Internal Improvement Board in Tallaha~see. He reported back 1ater that he had talked to the secretary in the office of the Land Agent, Sinclair Wells, and the secretary had sug~ested that the City send a wire immediate1y requesting postponement uhtil the CieyTs objections could be heard. i I , I " ;.; , ,:<;-!i....7.~~.:;...\.~>.. '..' ',': -..-;, , .;-',.' ,. .....'1;r~Jo.I.r'!1;"~...t,.J. (,....1") ."",'~':""f'J'jt ".,""}'''" . ..~t.... ~,"'\'\)' . ,.:....;..'.J, .',',:'\ .,',...:..,..,:.....'. ...,\.';:...t~..."...):::'..:....~;.,;~:\.'..l:\.~~I::+,... . _..... ~\..4'\-__. _.,.. , :;'~';"';! '~'.\:-:'~''''>';t~.>': ><'.Y:~.?:~:'>( :.: t"',:- ,... ' ,.;.. , -3- CI TY C CMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 The City Manager suggested the erection of outside showers in connection with the restrooms on City-owned property on Clearwater Beach at four different locations, one near the new Pier and the other three near the sandwall on the South Beach at an approximate cost of $500.00. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. There was no second to the motion. After some discussion by the Commissioners, Mrs. Clifford McKay called attention to the acute water shortage on Clearwater Beach and said she did not think the City should make any installations that would require the use ot additional water during the present water shortage. The Mayor declared Commissioner Russell's motion dead for want of a second and no further action was taken on the matter. During the discussion of the water situation, Commissioner Bates suggested that he thought the City should prepare now to have about ten more wells with a view to reaching a production capacity of 10,000,000 gallons daily if necessary. The Mayor suggested that the Commission should decide whether to proceed with its own plans or to work out an agreement with the County for the purchase or additional water. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to contact the County Commission to arrange a meeting with the City Commission later in the week. The City Manager presented a proposal to drill a new well at the corner of South Myrtle Avenue and Howard Street at an approximate cost of 15,035.78. Commissioner Strang moved that the Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of 463 feet of six inch water main on Turner Street at an estimated cost of $l,4a9.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that 300 feet of six inch water main be installed to replace a two inch main on Cleveland Street from Myrtle Avenue to the Seaboard Railroad at an approximate cost of $1,000.00. Commissioner Russell moved the utility improvement be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of aOo feet of six inch water main to replace l~ inch and 2 inch mains on North Osceola Avenue from Jones Street to Georgia Street, at an estimated cost of $2,5a5.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that 900 feet of six inch main and 630 feet of two inch water main be installed in Highland Pines First Addition, outside the City limits, check for $2,000.00 being on file from the developer. He also recommended that 373 feet of two inch water main be installed' in Pine Ridge Subdivision, check for $275.00 being on file from the developer, John Segelken. Commissioner Strang moved that the Manager's recommendation on these applications outside the City limits be approved but held up temporarily until we have some relief on our water shortage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager said he had another project for which he requested approval in principle, a further report on which would be given at the next meeting. He described the project to install 4,000 feet of eight inch water main to complete the eight inch line on Druid Road from Greenwood to Highland at an estimated cost of $15,000.00, which would assist in bringingthe water from the well fields in the east part of the City. He stated it would be necessary to advertise for bids for the pipe and bids to install the pipe if the project met the approval of the Commission. The Commission gave its tacit approval. The City Manager presented a Lot Cleaning Resolution which contained eighteen applications for lot mowing. Commissioner Russell moved that the Lot Cleaning Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimOUSly. ;, ..~',".:', :,. . '~:,. :':'.~;J: ".'H,'. .: "1 t ,.~ . , {~'.i~;,,<~j) l ! " I '1' '. '.".; I, ! I , .;. ;,' I , " 1 1 .:. ',' , ", ',,", J . .' J " , I :.,.., ,J The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. llda O'Neal requesting that the Commission approve the transfer of his taxicab permit to Mr. J. H. Blackburn, owner of Blackie's Cabs. Commissioner Strang moved that the transfer be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M. ~~~ Mayor- ommi s s one'r Attest: eitt&~~erk "~':l"''''F.1~''''(;\we~~"mt:l,1:';!~i7;r~'';'!~-t;:V~'j\1l~hnl'm1<\'llil4i~''li;!IJj'.\.r1'L1'''-W'~''''''''''''''~~~''''~''~~'''''''t-'''''''''''''''''''''\~;M:f~J.i ' . /4J!\: ~~~~VJJf..iA'i:~~...tJ~ ~, .:~, ."""~"\I~~.M~~(jt..~~~.~ ..;.,~~... ,;t~!~. ,i';,: ~r fol. .l.. .:',' . ;"" ':. ;.... :': '...(:'"..,:,,:.' . , e' ~ ""-7" :.,\/:::::.~.: .,' I, ' ~\ ',: '." ~., '..' (;. '" ':. ~ :.,..,' :.;." - . ,....\.....,.. . .~h~~i~~~:ii~~~::~~.~.~..;~~~.,~~Jo,..... ,~,_:,4-,"":- .~,~~. t ,~,,~ '~',.'. .:"'~' :~. ~.' '.'.. :'~~.., ~~:"~.'~ <.;oJ :.~:. '. ,,'" . 1'.., ;..',. : .... ~."' . , , . . ". '.. ".' _...... ".. ,'--. ."" .,,' i ,', .'" ~ ,,' ~,:., . "'''.', : t' . :, ,~,: . (:", ~ ,.,;) .~,(;~i:LLKm~.~~ili~!:;'i~'i..~~~~,"" ".'i, CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 May 29, 1953 Mayor-Oommissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr. Gen1ilemen: The regular meeting or the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon, June 1, 1953 at 1:30 p.m. in the Oity 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 FeM: 8 Enclosure ---~-------~----~-_.---------------~-------~~--------------------~-_._--~------ Agenda - City Commission Meeting of June 1, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation, Major Johnson, Salv'ation Army. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1953. 3. Opening ot bids tor 6" Cast Iron Pipe. 4. Tabulation of bids for Chlorine. 5. Public Hearing with reference to petition presented by Pearl S. Lee regarding Zoning Ordinance. 6. Public Hearing on San11iary Sewer in Pierce St. from Highland Avenue, west for approximately 320 feet. 7. Commission's consideration of: A. Cost of labor to remove concrete foundations off City Property. B. Resolution trom County Commission regarding Inland Navigation. C. Dedication of streets in Flee1iwood Apartlnent Area. D. Final inspection report on Skycrest Sewer System. E. Lighting in park west ot Ci1iy Auditorium. F. Hours tor closing bars with reference to New Legislation. G. Policies with reterence to submerged lands. , H. Restrooms on Clearwater Beach. 8. Utility Improvements. 9. Lot Mowing Applications. 10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment. ---~----------------------~-----------------~------~----------------------------- To: From: F~ C. Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board May 11th, 1953 Subject: Request of John C. Polhill At the regular meeting ot the Zoning Board held Thursday evening May 7th, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of John C. Polhili (representing Mrs. Pearl S. Lee) asking that the zoning of Lot 22, Block G, Second Addi1iion to Sunset Point Subdivision, bel changed from the present City zoning of R-4 to Business under the hardship ruling be denied. The Board feels tha1i Mr. Polhill's request could not be granted under the hardship rule as it calls for a change in zoning which ordinarily is done by reterendum ballot. Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Polhill's request. --------~---------~----~------------~--------------~------~-----~-------~~---~~-- City Zoning Board and City Commission of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: May 6, 1953 On behalf of my client, Mrs. Pearl S. Lee, I wish to call your attention to a situation which has arisen as a result of the zoning regulations recently pro- mulgated and adopted by referendum vo1ie. Up until the 1iime of 1ihe adoption or the zoning regulations the property hereinafter referred to could have been used for either residential or business purposes. Now, however, since application ot the new zoning regulations, the lot can only be used for residential purposes. The property in question is Lot 22, Block "G", Second Addition 1io Sunset Poin1i, which lot bas a wid~h of approximately 32 teet. It can readily be seen from an examination of this property t.hat it. is impossible tor the same to be used for residential purpose because of the building set backs. Therefor, under the present situation, the lot has no value. This lot can and should be used for business purposes. Right next 1io the lot is a church and directly across the street 18 a store or service station and two blocks down on the same side ot the street there 18 a grocery store. It is my recollection that there are other business buildings in th1s neighborhood. (Continued) ..~.~... '\ "'I .,~. .- ',",', i' ':: .1;, , 't .,0'. (;I;~~;ri.~t, , ~~l~[~ti;! .'..:':I);~;::~: '. ",,~~~:.'_~~,:~:~~:'!<';,;:z~:~:~~:~t~~~JJ~r:u::~~:: " '.' " ., .:,', ,.. ~ .", .' '. .:' ' .:.t . CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 (Continued) It occurs to the writer, and I believe you gentlemen will agree, that this is one case in which the hardship rule should be invoked and I am hopeful ~hat you will have the lot re-zoned for business purposes. The City or Clearwater has an easement covering the north 15 feet of this lot and holds a deed to a 15 foot square out of the northwest corner of the lot. which was given to the City by the present owner of the lot and on which, it 1s my understanding, is located a city well. The present owner has held title to the land for approximately the past ten years; all of the foregoing being a matter of public record. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this matter. I am Very truly yours, /s/ John C. Polhill JC P: w --~------~----------~----~---~----------~-~------~------------~------------------- TO: THE CITY C<>>!MISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA APPLICATION BY PEARL S. LEE FOR THE REZONING OF LOT 22, BLOCK SUNSET POINT SECOND ADDITION FROM R-4 TO BUSINESS PURPOSES. RESOLUTION "G" , RE: At a special business meeting of the Sunset Point Baptist Church on May 27, 1953, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: Be It Resolved, that in the judgment of the members of Sunset Point Baptist Church, it would be highly detrimental to the interest of said Church for the property known and described as: Lot 22, Block "G", SUNSET POINT SECOND ADDITION, Pinellas County, Florida to be rezoned from R-4 to and for business purposes for the following reasons: 1. That the educational building of said Church is situate upon the lot owned by Sunset Point Baptist Church immediately adjoining the aforesaid Lot 22 owned by Pearl S. Lee. 2. That a business situate on said property would obstruct the view of said church and would in all likelihood consitute a nuisance if operated while Church or Sunday School services were being held. 3. That the proposed rezoning, if granted, would open the door for further rezoning within that area and near Sunset Point Baptist Church. Be it Further Resolved that Sunset Point Baptist Church make known to the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, its opposition to the rezoning of the above described property of Pearl S. Lee from residential to business purposes. /s/ Fred Womack Pastor -------~------~-~-----~------~-----~---~---~---~------~--------------~----~------ PETITION We, the undersigned members of Sunset Point Baptist Church wish to make known to the City Commission of the City of Clearwater our individual opposition to the application by Pearl S. Lee for the rezoning of Lot 22 Block "G", Sunset Point Second Addition, for the reason that such rezoning would adversely affect our Church. Signed by forty-six persons. ~---~--~~------~~-----------~-~--------~--~~-~-------------~--~-------~----------- Route 4, Tower Lakes Barrington, Ill. May 27, 1953 City Clerk, City Commission City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: In answer to your notice about the construction of a sanitary sewer on Pierce Street, west of Highland Avenue, I wish to file my objection to this project. I have a new house with a new septic tank which i8 in perfect working condition and is entirely satiSfactory, so I see no reason to make any change. Also, I cannot afford the added expense of sewer construction merely to facilitate another person's bUSiness enterprise. Should the sewer be constructed despite my protest, I would have no occasion to connect to it. (Continued) . :~_"'~~~~~~'~,~:ym''(:i.~:r''!~: , . fi~:,:~" l~'h'! ..:'~;/~~. .;' ~ ". ..;.,,~\ "~/ '~""'..";;I , "', ;~) (,;:. ., ..~.,:' l~ '. , · '';5~/ r ...{.: ... I.' , . '>':';'ir~~'jl~::::~~,~"""..,;,. " \ I ~'nl <, '~"'" . , -~...... '. .: I tof......i;:J} I ,- I i , 1 i '. " ,,' , ..;. \,( ,:.~. '., . l . :;. ,.' ~ f. .' ",' j "',.' :;'~>d:;~:".','l. ...-:~.~'.. /~;..', :", !'~;"." . ,'.. ._...,."~i~~'C~i~;::;~::~i1:,~;~ ":://8':'" ';".-> CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1., 1953 (Continued) I regret my inability to be present at the hearing, since I am visiting in Illinois. but I trust my protest will be given due consideration. Yours truly, /sl Bruno A. Menzen --_.~~--~------~--~-------_.___~____~M~__~__~~_~~~~_~~__~__~__~~_______~______~_ i I I' , : !,' May lJ, 1953 TO ALL MUNICIPALITIES-- IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA Attention: Mayor Gentlemen: We attach hereto certified copy of the following resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its' regular meeting on Nay 12, 1953: "Requesting the Governing Body of West Coast Inland Navigation District to Acquire the Right ot Way for Project and Request Federal Appropriation" to complete said Project. The resolution is self-explanatory and the Board would appreciate all municipali- ties in the County taking similar action, as they feel this is of vital importance ~o Pinellas County and this area. '(. " '. ,: ';" ~, '. f~~ . CK z encl 1. Very truly yours, AVERY W. GILKERSON, Clerk ~~------------------~------~-~--~~----------~---~-------------~------------------ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the citizens of Pinellas County have invested substantial sume of money in a reserve tund out of ad valorem tax monies at the rate of 1/2 of a mill ($40,000.00 in 1952) per year for the purpose of acquiring right of ~y'ror the Intra-Coastal Waterway project extending from Fort Myers to Anclote Key, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of right of way for said inland water route is essential be~ore the project can be further developed, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of right ot way is essential to the action of the United States Congress in appropriating funds for the Fort Myers-Anclote Key leg of the project, and WHEREAS, millions of dollars of the taxpayers money has already been invested in said waterway in developing the portion of said waterway from Boston to Fort Myers and from Blountstown to Mexico already completed and the lack of completion will result in the relative uselessness of the total project, and ~EREAS, said waterway would be invaluable service to Pinellas County, the West Coast of Florida and the Nation by providing a protected water route along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the Nation for shipping, tourist usage, military usage and sports usage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City ot Clearwater, F1.orida. in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That the immediate acquisition of the necessary right of way ror the aforesaid inland water route be requested. 2. That an urgent request for funds trom Congress for the completion or said waterway be made to the proper authority in Washington by the Governing Board of the Intra-Coastal Wa~erway Project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June A. D. 1953. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk ~-----~--~~~--------~~-----~-~------~-----------------~-----~--~----------~------- ,~,__~""'Il__.. . , '.~ l:;1).r.:..~~.::r "l,::,;:;':}'j~;h.r~;~\\':(~T-'.,~ ";.::{rf~,~,t:;"ft.'J:~;>~~ ';." .,,';, _, ..,.:;;,i~~::::'J?I.~},(::~:1::dii~~}}J1X~1~~~::~ ':.~ ...,. .; .~':, ,,' ,....; ~';". _:,~ ..' , CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 12 May 1953 A17..9 /.---.... '--I \, :~':i~ii ) , ,..J ".~~...f:~; l Mr. F. C. Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: In reply to telegram of May 6, 1953 to the Coast Guard Air Station, St. Petersburg reporting oil drifting in on Clearwater Beach for the paaC thirty days, an aircraft from this unit was dispatched to investigate your report. The aircraft observed no signs of oil on the water surface from the beach to a distance ten miles off shore, however the discoloration of the beach was noticeable. It is desired that you notify the Coast Guard Air Station, St. Petersburg at the time oil is observed drifting toward shore. An attempt will be made to trace it to its source by aircraft. Your interest and effort in notifying the Coast Guard of this situation is appreciated. I \ I Yours very truly, /s/ G. R. Evans Commander, U. S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Air Station St. Petersburg, Florida Copy to: C1CGD MIO, Tampa -~-~---------------~---------------~------~---------~-----------~-----~-~---~-~-- May 29, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Wm. E. CroWD, Jr., Jack Russell John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr. IN RE: Application of W. D. Owens. et al Gentlemen: I have checked the original files in the office of the Trustees o~ the Internal Improvement Fund in Tallahassee, and have discovered that there is only one application on file to purchase state owned lands within the City limits'of' the City of Clearwater. The one application on file is the application of W. D. Owens and others to purchase twenty-six (26) acres of land in Clearwater Harbor. The history of this application is that W. D. Owens formerly obtained this same tract of land as submerged land from the trustees. When the City Commission requested me to make a search of the records to determine whether or not the Williams-Billet tract was the only privately owned tract in the South Bay, I discovered that W. D. Owens owned the tract in question. I also discovered tha~ his deed carried the condition that if his submerged land were ever filled, i~ would revert to the trustees. The land in question was filled and presently constitutes the end o~ the fourth finger in the south end of Clearwater Beach island. Because it was filled, the title to this land reverted to the trustees and the application presently pending is an application by Mr. Owens to obtain good title to a tract formerly owned by him, and which he has filled at his own expense. THE APPLICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUBMERGED LANDS BEYOND THE END OF THE FOURTH FINGER. THE TRACT FOR WHICH MR. OWENS IS APPLYING DOES NOT GO ACROSS THE CHANNEL WHICH BORDERS THE FOURTH FINGER. In short, this application will not cause additional submerged lands to pass into private ownership, and will not be the basis far additional filling in Clearwater Bay. With these facts in mind, I respectfully request your instruction a8 to what, if anything, I should do on behalf of the City when this land is up for sale on Tuesday, June 2, 1953. The sale on June 2nd is not a sale in the customary fashion of an auction sale open to all bidders, but is a sale "for objections only" under the statute. This means that if there is any objec~ion to the sale, it would be presented on June 2nd, atter which time it will be considered by the Trustees, and then if the sale is made, it will be made at a later time. I will appreciate your immediate advice so that I might act in accordance wi th your wi shes. CMP:d CC: Mr. F. C. Middleton Res;>ectfully, /s/ Charles M. Phillips, Jr. City Attorney . u._~~_ _<.ll'.....,. _ ~ t.....";,:-...-,,, '?{:\.r. '\}c \ ;.s.h)":,,,',::,.II,. .. .....\."1...\.:" . ;:{~n\~~~:: " ,:'./',[:::\\ '1.,-' ;.~'J.t:~t ' . ,. '-t t 'I ~.' , [ >:/:':,~,:>':::' , , . .J ~.' :.: ,', ~ ~'. ; ,"" ",:':""',;" '. '''''. .':'. . . ~ \' .:." I ", , \, -': '" ,) >,,', , I .'. . . 'd.;" :. ~ $ , "'.',: , ',l~ " , " ,,' i , I '. ! "..,'j.," - ,...., . :. ~., .'.. ~ _,;4 . ' ,'.' . . .,..:: .; , ~ "",..' . i'" .. .' '., .. . ~ ... . '...... t. ~".. ",'.... ,...",..... ~.j.. . _'. ."... ..' ...." , .. '"," .. h';' ....".... ...... ""'.- '... ; CITY CeJltMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 ~ESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the fOllOwing described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. ~ Edwin A. Kurtzebarn 431 Clemons Avenue Kerkwood 22 , Mo. Loyal H. Copeland 1197 Beech Valley Rd. N.E. 2 Atlanta, Georgia Phillip Tomei 56 Acacia St. Clearwater, Florida John A. Strates 320 S. Glenwood Clearwater, Florida WIn. Ringenoldies 131 N. S8th St. Wauwatosa, Wise. Stuart S. Golding 9 Highland Avenue Clearwater, Florida Spencer B. Miller 1236 N. Sedeeva Circle Clearwater, Florida Mr. Ralph Richards Bank of Clearwater Bldg. Clearwater, Florida Ed Whitson Davey McMullen Building Clearwater, Florida John Roberts Jr. 1521 Meteor Avenue Clearwater, Florida James L. Mahonef 1690 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. Clearwater, Florida Arthur S. Wistrom Bldg. 3, Apt. 2 Fleetwood Clearwater, F10rida Marvin J. Beasley 211 S. Mars Clearwater, Florida Edwin W. Koch 1525 Maple St. Clearwater, F10rida H. A. & Hazel D. Lacy 1054 Nore Avenue Akron 20, Ohio John S. Bullock 1914 CSt. N. W. Washington 2, D.C. Clarence Chryster et als Rt. 2 Augola, Ind. Mrs. F. A. Jones , Lakeview St. C~earwater, Florida '\ Description Lot 15, Block A Floridena Lot 2, Block 35 Mandalay Lot 3, Block 35 Mandalay Lot 4, Block 35 Mandalay Lot g, Block Palm Bluff Lots 19 through 22 Inc. Block B Country Club Estates Lots 23 through 32 Inc. Block B Country Club Estates Lots 1 through 3 Block A Hillcrest Lot 4 Block A Hillcrest Lot 7 Block H - Unit 6 Skycrest Lot g Block H, - Unit 6 , Skycrest Lot g Block H - Unit 7 Skycrest Lot g Block F - Unit 5 Skycrest Lot 5 and S i of 4 Block A - Unit 3 Skycrest Lot 5 Block C - Unit 2 Skycrest Lots 7 and 8 Block C - Unit 2 Skycrest Lots 18 and 20 Block A Suburb Beautiful Begin 210 Ft. N of SW Corner of NE 114 of NW etc. .,~,:~,. . '~.' .(0 :'4r;;~~\~::~:\?~:~:.:~~-:~~~~-!~~..~..~t~~;' / (;kij{. r .,.,.) f, f;@~I I ~ 1 . : ':~". I + ,~. !", .~/:'..;)~>~/;f . , ;',.-,1' . :~: I ':-'.r"', " , , , , Amount $5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 20.00 50.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 7.50 5.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 l~ '-. ;:Jf'~!1~t.(~"ffi[F'-:::t)';""" 'i'/::~;~:i';'; ;',;J;<'" " , , " ,"r?:~T!~:5~i)}~'::::::/'::~~'>~we~t~w":~t~i{'~:~s1t:~j :',:1~~~~r~mf;!~ ',,', , ":;!}.'!i\~~i;i;;U;:i~~i~~~{~~c':"~jjtf.J;~~iitiJli~fu;'-i~~\~~~,~~~d:~:0t~~~~",:,;"',r!i;~;'~;~;~~iJ ' ...., , ~~.,., ..': ~1"'" ....". ,..., ,."'.\" ,'" ,~. ..!",...' ~ '-._....e.,...": , , CITY COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 (Continued) PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the C1~y of Clearwater, Florida, this 1st day of June, A. D. 1953. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk -----------------------~~----~~----------_.~--~--------------~~------~----------- TO: THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA RE: TRANSFER OF TAXI CAB LICENSE FROM ILDA O'NEAL TO J. H. BLACKBURN Gentlemen: Tbe undersigned hereby requests that this Honorable Commission approve," this date, the transfer of his Taxi Cab license to J. ,H. Blackburn, the owner o~ Blackie's Cabs, in accordance with Article 2, Section J, o~ Ordinance Number 500 of the City or Clearwater, Florida. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ilda O'Neal -----~-~~~~-----~---~--~-~---~--~--~-~----------------~-----------------~------- ri CITX C�+�IMISSION MEETING June 1, 1953 The City Ccmmission of �he City o,f Clearwater me� in regulax session �t Gity Iiall, Monday, June l, 19�3, a� 1:30 P.M. v,ri.th the follawing members present: Herbert M. Br�wn Jacl� Ru�sell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr� Absent: Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Also present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, G, T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commiss3oner Commiss�oner Commissioner Cfty Manag�r Jr. � City Attorney Chief of Police City �ngin�:er / � � ?'he mee�ing was called to order by the Mayor. The invocatio�n was delivered by Major Gharles Johnson, of the Salvation Army, Clc�arwater. Commissioner �ates moved tha� the minufces of the regular meeting of May 1$th be approve3 in a�cordance vrith the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading be dispensed with. Motion wa.s seconded by Cammissionez� Strang and carried unanimously. The Citp Manager reported that fiys bids had been received for 3,200 feet of six inch cast :iron pipe. The bids were read as follows: U. S. Pipe 8c Foundry Co., �irmingham Jas. B, Clow 8c Sons, Birmingham McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birminghaiu American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham Alabama Pzpe Co_, Anniston, Ala. Per ft. To�al •70 �5,�00 1•75 5,600.00 1• 72 5, 50�.. 0(7 1.73 5,53b.00 1•74 5,56$.0� The City Manzger recommended accepting the lo�r bid of the U. S, Pipe Company. Gommissioner Russe�.l moved that 3,200 feet of six inch mechanical joint pipe for water service be awarded to U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama, on the low bid of �j,/+1i.0.00, ten daps delivery. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Regarding the bids for chlorine c+gened at the previous meeting, the City Manager stated that due to the f act thati the price was tco high and since there was a misunderstanding among the bidders as to what was meant by ��firmness of price«, he was recommending that all the bids be rejected and tha� the bids be re-a�ivertised. Commiss3oner Russell moved that the chlori�e bids be rejected and new bids be asked for on the Mansgerrs recoriunsndation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on tk:e appllcation Qf Mrs. Pearl S. Lee £or a change of zoning o*� Lot 22, Block G, Second Add�tion �a Sunset Point Subdivi�ion, under the hardshxp provision of the Zoning Ordinance. �he C'ity Attorney read a letter from Mr. John C. Polhill on UehaYf of Mrs. Lee requesting that the lot be aiven a business zoning because it was imgossible to build a residence on it with � 25 aoot set�back since the lot is only 32 feet wide. The Citg Attorney read the Zoning Board1s recommendation which was tha� thP request be denied since it calls for a change in zoning which is ord.inar.i:L� done by raferendum. Mr, F. J. Kuhn, o�mer of adjoining property on SunseL• Point Road, addressed the Ccmmission opposing the change in zoning. Mr. Lioyci Mosely, on behalf of the Sunset Point Baptist Ghurch which i.s situated on adjoining property on the nor�h side of Mrs. Leets lot, presented a Resolution from i�he members af the church opposing the change to a Business zoning and a petition signed by iortypsix m�mbers of the church in oppcsitior to the zaning �hange:. Mr. John C. Po1r�iT1 addressed the Commission pointing out that the lot was usE;l.ess under the present zoning because of the 25 foot set�backo Mr. Mose3y addre,ssed tne Commission on behalf of the Sun�et Poiat Baptist Church requestin�; that Mrs. Lee�s application be denied. Commissioner Ba�tes s�ated that in view o£ the recammenda- tion of the Zon�.ng Board and the almost unanimous opposition of the people ir. the neighborhood, h�; moved that the request be denied. Mation was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mapor announced the Pub13c Hearing on the proposal to con;stru.ct approxi- matel� 320 feet of sanitary sewer i� Pierce Stres�, west from Hignland Avenue. The cost via� estima�ed by the Engineer at �1,615.00 for the project or �3,2�. per front �oot, Mr. Larry Price, I�Ir.�. Robert I{unnen, and Mr. Frank Baker, owners of affected property, addressed L'�he Comrcis�ion opposing the projec� on the grounds �hat they were receiving adequa�e sex°�rice from �heir septic t anks and could not affbrd the experise of sanitary sewer asse::sment. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Bruno Menzen in w:�ich he stat$d that he had a necr septic tank which was givang saiisfactory service, that he was opposed to the improvement and that in the event installation was made, he would no� connect to the sewer. Mr. Clarence Thurnau addressed the Comu►ission in favor of the proposal, P�Ir. Thurnau stated that in time of heavy rains a11 the septic tanks in the area �rere flooded and incapable of being used f'or several daps at a time. Reverend Thos. Colreavy, owner of Lot 3, Block A, Boulevard Heights, told the Commission that he was heartily in favor of tre project, The Mayor suggested that �h�e hearing be ad,jou•rned in order that the City Manager could check on whether or aot bhe Public Service Department could put this in and, ii so, What ths cost would be. Commissioner Russell moved that the Public Hearir.g be adjourned until the next regular meeting, June 1�th, in the meantime that the City Manager be inst�ucted to estimate the approximate cost, biotion was seconded by ��.ssioner Stirang and carried unanimously. _2 �. CITY CCNIMISSIQN 1�IE�TING duzie 1, 1953 The Ci�y Manager reported that it would cost approximatelg �725.G0 to remove the concrete foundations af the old Clearwater Beach Court on Gity prope�ty and use them to reini'orce the ring groin on the south en�i of C�earwater Beach. He asked �he Commission's appr�val o� a work order ior this amount and recommei�ded that it be done. Qommissioner Strang moved that the City P�Ianager's recammenc3ation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorne; read a letter �rom �he Board of L'ounty Commissianers requssting the City Commission to adop� a Resolution similar to the Resolution adopted by the County Commisaion which requested the Governing Body of the West Coast Inland Navigation District to acquire the right of way for the Intra-Coastal Waterway p�ojec� from Fort Myers bo AncTote Key and r equest fedaral appropriation ior same. CommissiQn�r Bates moved that the proper persons be authoriaed to draw up suah a Resolution and execute it as su�gested by the Countp Commission. Motion was seconded by Cnmmissianer Strang and carried una�smously. The City Attorney stated �hat he received fraquen�t reports from Senators Holland and Smathers and Congressman Courtney Campl�ell shoc�ing that they were making a study oF possible legislation designed to carry out the Resolu�ion from the Glsarwater City Commissian to amend the Ail Pollution Act and �zake it more strict. He read �. letter from the U� S. Coast Guard ad�r�ssed to the City Manager reporting that they had sent out an aircraft to investigate a report from the C3ty I�Ianager tha� oil hr�d been drifting in on Clearwater Beach ior a period oi thirty days. They stated that the aircraft iound no signs of oil on the water but did observe the disco].oration on tiie beache The Mayor announced consideration of a ciedication of the streets in the Fleetwood Apartment area to the City. Upon being ques�ioned, the Gity Engineer stated that in so far �s he could dete,rmine the streets were in good eondition but that it would be i�tposs��ble for him to tell the exact condition without making tests. The City bTanagei� sa�zl that the area had curbs, gutters and proper drainage iacili�ies. The Ci�y Attorney read the proposed dedication submitted by Mr. Owen S. Allbritton, III, on behalf of the owners of the Fleetwood Apartments, which would dedicate to the Giiy of Clearwater for the use of the general public the streets in th� Fleetwoad Apartwent area. The dedication provided that it was one of �he conditions of �he dedication that �he Gi�Cy should undertake to improve these streets and alleys described in the dedication and that the cost of sai� improve- ments shou].d be paid �.rom the General Fund of the City with no par� to be assessed against any of the land described in the dsdication, It was pointed aut by the Mayor that this provision would be in direct conflict with the City Charter provisions for making public improvemer�ts. By unanimous consent, it w2s agreed to defer the matter for consideration at a 1at�r date. The City Manager reported that he and. the City Engineer had made a final inspectzon of the installation of the sanitary sec�er system in Skycrest and after checking the work of the contractor, Lawrence & Rutledge, found that they had done a�ood job and therzfore approved the final payment to them. The Mana�er also stated that the Disposal Plant in the Skycrest area is 75� complete. The Gity Manager presented a proposal to replace fourteen s treet lights in ths City Park directly we�t of the I�Iunicipal Auditorium with six new mercury vapor street lights at an approxim3te cost of ,�3,600.00a Aiter some discussion, Commissioner Bates suggested that the item be added to the lis� of capital expendi- �ures to be considered in the next budget. B;� consen�, the Commission agreed to this procedure. Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, addressed the Commission on behal� oi the Clearwater members of the PinelZas Retail Beverage Association poi�zting out that the State Legislature had just passed a Iaw permitti.ng the bars in Pinellas Cotanty to remain open until 2:00 A.M. instead of 1:00 A.M., the former c�.using hour, arxd reques�ing the City .Sommissiqn to con�orm w�th the County laws. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Attorney be instruc�ed to prepare an Ordinance to comply with the CounLy Law observing a closixig of 2:00 AeM. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a report addressed to the Commissiom by him relative to submerged ],ands in Clearwat�r Bay. The repo�t stated �hat there was only one application on file to purchase State-owned submerged lands within the City limits of Clearwater, the one application be3.ng the application of W, D. Owens and others to purchase 26 acres of land in Clearwater Harbor, and that Mro (haens had formerly obtained this tract as submerged land from the Trustees of the Internal Improvemen� Board �nd tha deed carried the proviso �that if this submerged ].and were ever filled, title would revert to the Trustees. Mr. Phillipst report stated that the land had been filled, that it presently constitutes the end of the four�h finger on the south end of Clearwater Beach Isl�d, and that Mr, Ovrens� pr�sen� application is for '�he purpose oi obtaining good title to the tract. He sta�ed £urther that the tract for which Mr. Owens had applied does not go across the channel bor8.ering the fourth fing�r of �he island. He requested� instruction as to what, if anything, he should do on behalf of the City when the land is up for sale on Tuesdap, June 2nd. The letter sets out that the sale is not a sale in the customary fashion �f an auction sale open to all bidders but a sale "£or objecti�ns on1y�� under the statute, Commissioner Bates moved that Mr. Phillips be authorized to request a postponement of the hearing and that Mr. Owens be gieen an oppomtunity to �oin in the request but in the event he refuses, the City is to proceed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang ansi carried unar_imously. Mr. Phillips le�t the mPeting to place a telephone call to the office of the Internal Improve�ent Board in Tallahassee. H� reported back later tY.at he had talked to the secretary in the ofi'zce of the Land Agent, Sinclair Wells, and iche secretary had sug�ested that the City send a wire immediately requesting postponement uh'til the City s ob3Qetions could be heard. -3- CITY CCY�II�tISSiON ME�T'ING June 1, 1953 The City Manager suggested tk��e erection o£ outside showers in �connection with the restrooms on City-owned property on Clearwater Beach at four differen� loc�tions, one near the new Pier and the othar three near� the sa�dwaZl on the South Beach at an approxima�e �o�t of �500r00. Commissioner k?ussel.l mov�d that the City Manager�s recormnendation be approved. Thers was no second to the motion. After some discussion by the Cammissioners, Mrs. Clifford McKay called attention to the acute water shortage on Clearwater Beach and said she did not think the City should make any ins�allations that would require the use of addxtional wate* during the present water shortage. The Mayor deelared Commissioner itussell+s motion dead for want of a second and no further action was taken on the matter, Buring the discussion of the water situatiAn, Cammissionex Bates suggested that he thought the City should prepare now to have about ten more welYs wi�h a view to reaching a production capacity of ?0,000,000 gallans daily if necessary. The Mayor suggested that the Commission should decide whether to proceed with its own plans or to work out an agreement with the Countq £or the purchase of additional water. By consen't, the Citp Manager was instructed ta contact the County Commission tc• arrange a meeting with tha City Commission later in the week. The City Manager preseni:ed a proposal to dril]. a new well at the corner of 3outh Myr�le Avenue and Haward Street �t an approximate cost of �5,U35.7$. Commissioner Strang moved that the Manager�s recommendation be approved. Motion was seconc�ed by Commissioner Russell and carried unaniraously. The City Manager recommended the installatioa of 1�63 feet of six i�ch water main on Turner Street at an estimated cost of �1,�.$9.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the Managerts recommendation b e approv�d. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that 300 feet of six inch water main be installe@ to replace a two inch main on Cleveland 5treet from Myrtle Avenue to the Seaboard Railroad at an approximate cost of �1,000,00e Gommissianer Russell moved the utili�y �m�rovement be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried ;,�nanimously. The City Manager recommended the installation of �00 feet o� six inch water main to replace 1� inch and 2 inch maina on horth Osceola �venue frora Jcnes Street �o Georgia Street, at an estimated cost of �2,5�5.00. Commissionar Bates moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Ci�y Manager that 900 feet of six inch main and 630 feet of two inch water main be installed in Highland Pines First Addi4;ion, outside �he City limits, check for �2,000.00 heing on file from the developer. He also recora*nended that 373 ieet of tVro inch water main be installed in Pine Ridge Subdivision, cneck for ,�27$.00 being on file from the developers John Segelken�, Commissioner Strang moved that the i�anagerts recomznendation on these applications outside the City limits be approved but held up temporarily until we have some relief on our water shortage. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner iiussell and carried unanimously. The City NIanager said he rad another projeet for which he requested approva� in principle, a further report on which would be given at the next meeting. He described the project to i.nstall 1�,000 £eet o� eight inch water main to complete the eight inch line on Druid Road from Greenwood �o Highland at an estimated cost o£ �15,000.00, which would assist in bringingthe water f�om the well fields in the east part of the City. iie stated it would be necessary to advertise for bids for the pipe and bids tn install the pipe if the project met the approval of the Commis;�ion. The Commission gave its tacit approval, The City Manager pres�nted a Lot Cleaning Resolution which contained eighteen applications for lo� mowing. Commissioner Russell moved that the Lot Cleaning Rasolution be adopted. AZotion was seconded bp Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr, Ilda 0'Neal requesting that the Commi,�sion approve the transfer of his taxicab permit to Pflr, J. H. Blacktaurn, owner oi Blackie's Cabs. Gommissioner Strang moved that the transfer be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come be�ore the Commission, the meeting was adjotls�ned at y.;50 P.M. Attes�: r 0 (.i�y Audi�or� lerk � G%��-� Mayor-Commission r �� CITY CONINiISSION MFETTNC June l, 1Q53 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Ja�k Russell John W. Bat�s, W. E. Stran�, Jr. Gen'tlemen• MaY 29, =.��3 -. The regular meeting of the City Gommission svill. be held on Monday afternoQn, `� June l, 1953 at 1;30 p,m. in the City Iiall Auditorium. Tk�is meeting will be held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Sincerely yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton FCM:s City Manager Enclosure Agenda - City Commissian Meeting of June l, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. l. Invocation, Major Johnson, Salvation Army. 2. Approving the minutes of, tha Ttegular Meeting of May 1$, 1953• 3• Opening of bids for btt Cast Iron Pipe. 4.: Tabula�ion oi' bids for Chlorine. 5• Public F3earing wzth reference to petition presented by Pearl �. _:.�� regarding Zoning Ordin.ance, 6. Public Iiearing on Sanitary �ewer in Pierce St. from Highland Avenue, west for approximately 320 feet. �. Commission's �onsideration of: A. Gost of labor to Z'P,IDOV@ concrete foundations off City Pr�perty. B, Resolution from County Co�mission regarding Inland Navigation. Co Dedication of streets in Fleetwood Apartment Area. D. Fina1 inspection report on Skycrest 9ewer System. E. Lighting in park west of City Auditorium. F. Hours for closing blrs with reference to New Legislation. G. Policies with refer�:nce to submerged lands. . H. Restrooffis on Glearwater Beach. �. Utility Lnprovements. 9• Lot Mowing Applications. 10. Aaay item not on th� agenda will be considered with the consent of the Co�nission. Acl journment. May 1].th, 19�53 Tao F. C. Middl��on, City r�anager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sectg. Zoning Board Subject: Request of John G. Polhill At the regular meeting of Lhe Zoning Board held Thur�daX evsning, Nay �th, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request nf John C. Polhill (representing N,rs. Pearl S. Lee) asking that the zoning of Lot 22, Block G, Second Addition to Sunset Point Subdivis�.on, be: changec� from the present City zaning of R-!� io Business under the h,a.x�dship ruling be denied. The B�ard feels that R4ro Pnlhill�s request could not be granted under the hardship rezle as it calls for a change in zoning which ardinarily is done by referencium ballot� Attached herawith is a copy of Mr. Polhill's r�quest. City Zoning Board and Citg Co.romission of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: May 6, 1953 On behalf oi my client, Mrs. Pearl S. Lee, I wish to call your attention to a situation which has arisen as a result of the zoning regulations recently pro- mulgated and adopted by refer�ndum vote. Up until l�kae �ime of the adoption of the zoning regulations the property hereir:aiter referred to could have been used for either residential or business purpa�es. Naw, however, �ince �pplicat�.on og the new zoning regulations, tl�e lot can only be used for residential purposes. The property in qu�stion is Lot 22, Bloci� „GTM' Second Addition to Sunset Point, which lot has a width o� app�roximatsl.y 32 geet. It can readily be seen irom an exa.mina�ion of this property that it is impossible fox� the same to be used for residential purpose because of the building set backs. Therefor, under the present situation, the lot has no value. This lot can and s'nould be used for business purposes. Right next to the lot is a church and directly acroas the street is a stare or service station and tvra b�.ocks down on the same s3de oi the street there is a gr�cery s�ora. It is my recollection that there are other business buildings in this neighbor�ioorl. (Continued) ; �/� CITY COMMISSION MEETING Jsne 1, 1953 {Continued) It occurs to the writer, and I believe you gentlemen will agree, that this is one case in which the hardship rule should ba involced and I am hapeful that you will have the lot re-zoned for business purposes. The Citp of Clearwater has an easement covering the north 15 feet of this lot and holds a deed to a 15 faot square oixt of the northwest corner of the lot, which was given to the City by the present owner of the l�t and nn which, it is my understanding, is located a c3ty we1;�. The present owxier has held �it1e to the land for approximateZy the past ten years; all oi tY�e foregoing being a matter �f public record. JCP•v� Thaizking you in advance for your consideration of this s.�tter, I am Yery truly yovrs, ls/ John C. Pfllhill T0; THE CITY CQ1��NIISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA RE: APPLICATION BY PEARL S. LEE FOR THE REZONING OF LOT �2', BLOCK nGtr� SUNSET POINT SECOND ADDITION FFiQM R-!� TQ BUSINESS PURPOSES. RFSOLUTIUN At a speczal business meeting of the Sunset Pc�int Baptist Church on May 27, 1953, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: Be It Resolve�, that, in the judgment of the members of Sunset Point Baptist Church, it would be highly detrimen�al to the interest ef said Church for the property known and described as. Lot 22, B1ock "G", SUNSET POINT SECOND ADDITIOTd, Pinellas County, Florida to be rez�ned irom R-4 to and for business purposeG ior the fnllowing reasons: l. That the educational building of said Church is situate upon the lat owned by Sunset Point Baptist Church immediately adjoining the aforesaid Lot 22 owned by Pear� S. Lee. 2. That a business situate on said property would obstruct the vie�r of said church and would in all likelihood consituta a nuisance if operated while Church or Sunday School services were bsing held. 3 o That the proposed rezc;ning, if granted, woulcl open the door for £urther rezoning wi�hin that area and near Suns�t Point Baptist Church. IIe it Furthsr Resolved that Sunset Point Baptist Church make known to the City Gommission of the City of Clearwater, its apposition to the rezoning of the above described property oi Pearl So Lee from resiciential to business purposes. /s/ Fred Woraack P�stor PETITION �le, the undersigned m�mbers of Sunset Paint Baptist Church wish to make known to t�he City Commission of the City af Glearv�ater our individual opposition to the applica�ion by Pearl S, Lee for the rezoning of Lot 22, Block ��GTM, Sunset Point Second Addition, for the reason that such rezoning would adversely aiiect our Church. Signed by forty-six persons. Citp Clexk, City CQmmission City Hall Clearwater, Florida Route $, Tower Lakes Barrington, I11. ASap 27, ].953 Gent lerten a In answer to your not3cs about the cAnstruction of a sani�ary sewe.r on Pi.erce Street, west of Highland Avenue, I wish to file my objection to th3s projec�. T have a new house with a new septic tank which is in perfect working condition and is entirely satisfactory, so I see no reason to make any chang�. Also, I cannot afford the added e:cpen�e of secver construction merel� to iacil�tate another person�s business entex�prise. Should the sswer be construc�ed despite my protest, I would have no o�ccasion to connect to i�. iContinued) �i7 n � � . CITY COMMISSION MEETING June l, 1953 (Con�3.nued) I regret my inability to be present at the hearing, since I am visiting in IZlinois, but I trust my pratest wi11 be given due consideratior�. Yours truly, /'s/ iiruno A. Menzen TO ALI� MUNICIPALiTIEB-- IN PINELLAS GOUNTY, F�.Oi?IDA Attentian: Mayor May 13r 1953 Gentlemen: We attach hereto certified copy of the following resolution adopted by �he Board oi' Coun�y Commissioner� at its regular meeting on May 12, �.953: 'tRequestzng the Governing Body of West Coast Inland Na�igation Distric� to Acquire the Right of Way for Project and Request Federal Appxopriation" to complete said Project. The resq�utiOn is se2f-expZanatory and the Baard wou2d appreciate alI muz�icipali- ties in the County taking similar action, as they fee7L this is of vital importance ta PineZlas County and this ar�a. �K z encl 1. Very truly yours, AVERY W. GIT,KERSON, C�,eri� RESOLUTTQN WH�REAS, the citizens of Pinellas County haae invested substantial sums of money in a reserve fund out of ad valarem tax monies at the rate of 1�2 of a mill (�Ly0,000.t�0 in 1.95z� per year for the purpose of acquiring right of way for the Intra-Goastal �Va�erwsy project extending from Fort Myers to Anclote Kay, and WIiEREAS, the acquisition of right of way for saici inland water reute is essential before the project can be further developed, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of right of way is essential to the action of the Unitpd States Gon,gress in appropr3ati.ng func3s for the Fort Myers-Anclote Key Ieg of the project, and WHEREAS, millions of dollars of th� taxpayers money has already baen invested in said waterway in deve�oping the por�ion of said waterway from Boston to Fort T4pers and fram Blour,�atown to Mexi�o already completed «nd the Zack of campletion wi.11 result in the relative usalessness of the total praject, and WHEREAS, sair� waterway would be invaluable service to Pinellas Coun�y, the West Coast of Florida and the Nation by prov3.ding a protected water route along the P<tlantic and Gulf Coast of the Na�ion for shipping, tourist usage, miZitary usage and sports usage. NOW, THFREFOitE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission oF the Ci�ty of Glearwater, Flarida, in ses�ior� dulq and regtzl.arl.y assemb2ed as fo�.lows: l. That the immediate a�quisition o£ the necessary right of waq for the aforesaid inland water route bs reques�ed. z. �ha� an urgent request for funds from Congress for the completion oi said vraterway be made to the proper authority in Washington by the Governing Board af the In�ra-Coastal Waterway Project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this lst day of Ju�e A. D., 1953. /s/ Herber� M. Brown Attest: Mayor-CommYssioner H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk �% 8 CI7'7C C�IISSION MEETINCr June l, 1953 lz r�ay 1953 Mr. F. C. Middl.eton A�7-9 C:Lty �anage: Clearwater, Florida Aear Sir: Tn'reply to telegram of May 6s 1953 tp the Coast �uarsi Air Station, St. Fetersburg reporting oil drifting in on Clearwater Beach for the past thixty days, an aircraft fr�m this una� was dispatct�ed. ta ittvest3gate youx rep�rto The aircraft obserwed nn signs of ail on the water surface fmom the beaeh �o a distance ten miles off shore, hawever the di,scoloration of the beaah was no�iceable. It as desired that you notigy the Coast Guaxd Air Statian, St. Peteraburg at the tim� oil is observed dri,fting toward shore. Aa� attempt wil�. be mads to trace it to its sovrce by aircraft. Your interest and effort in ttotzfyin� the Goast Guard og this situat:on is appreciated. Yours very tr�7:y, � /s/ G. R. Evans Commander, U. S. C�ast Guard �ommanding Officer, Goast Gaard Air Sta�ion St. Pe�ersburg, Florida Copq to: C7GGD MIQ' Tampa Mayor�Commissioner Herber� M, Brbwn Commissioners: Wm. E. Crq•„rce, Jr., Jack Russell John W. Bates, W. E. Strang., Jre TN R�: Anplication o£ W. b. Owens et al ,�Iay 29, 1953 Gentlemen: I have checkpd t�e original files in the of£ice of ti�a Trustess of tha Internal Improvement Fund in Tallahassee, and have discovered that there is onlp one application on file �o purchass state o�ea �ana� wi�hin th� Gitp li.mits of" the City of Clearwater. The one application on file is the application of Wa n. Owens and oihers to gurei�ase �wentq-six (26) acres oi Iand in Clearrrater Harbor, T?ie history of this application is that W. D. Owens farmerly obtained this same tract o�° land as sub�erged land from the truotees. When the Citp Gommission requested me to make a search of the records ta determine mhether or nat th� Wi�liams-�illet tract was the only privately owned tract in the Sonth Bay, I discovered that W. D. pwens osvrzed the tract in ques�ion. Y a3so discovered that his deed carried the .^,ondition that if his submerged land were ever filled, it would revert to the trustees. The i.and in question was filled and presently consti�utes the end of th� fourth finger in the south end of Clearwater Beach islanc3< Because it was fzZ2ed, tha title �o this land rever�sd to the trustees and the application presently pentlix�g is an application by Mr. Qwens to obtain gaod title to a trac� ir�rmerly ovomed by him, and t�hich he has filled at his own expense. THE APPLTCATION DOES NOT INCLUDE A�V`1 ADDITZONAI� SUBI�RGED I,ANDS BEYOND THE END OF THE FOURTIi FINGER. THE TRACT F08 �VHICH bIR. OWENS IB APPLYING DOES NOT GO AGRQSS THE CHANNEL WHICH BO�iDER3 THE FQUkTH FING�a In short, this app3.ication wi.11 not cause �dditional submerged lands to pass into private awnership, and will not be the basis for additional fi],ling in Cl�arwater �ay. Viith �hese �acts in mind, I respectfully requesL yaur instructi.an as to wiiat, af anything, I shouia do on behal.f o� tk�e �ity when �h3s iand is up for sale oa Tuesday, JunP 2, 1953. The sale on June 2nd is not � sale in the austemarp fashion of an auction sale open to all bidders, but �s a sale nfor objections onlyn under the s�atute. This means that if there is anp objeCt3on to the sale, it woulci be presanted on Jux�e 2nci, after which time it wi7.l be considered b� the xrustees, and �hen if the sale is made, it t,ri3,1 be made at a latear time„ I wil�, appreciate your immeci�.ate advice 5o that x might act in accordance with your wishes. CMP : ti CG; Mr, F, C, M�ddleton Res ectfuZly, /s/ Gharles M. Phillips, Jr. Gity AtitaY ney /�9 . CITY GOMMISSIQN NlEETING June l, 1953 RPSOd�UTTON � WHER�AS: it has been deter�ined bp the Cit;y Commissio�i oi the C�.ty of Glearwa�er, Fl.orida, that the property described below should be cl.eaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (�.0) days noti:ce and f�iZure of the owner thereof to do so, the City shoul� clean such property and charge the costs thereof aga�nst �he respeetive praperty. NOW THEREFORE BE IT R�SQLVED by the City Commissa.on of �the C3ty of C].earwater, Florida, tha� the following described property, situate in sa�.d Ci�ty, shal]. be cleaned of weeds, grass and/ar uxaderbrush within ten (:�0) days aiter notice in writiz�g to the owners �hereof to do so and that up�n failure to comply wi�h said notice, the City shall perform such cleanin� and charge �he costs thereoi againat tYce respective propsrties in accordance with Section 12$ of the Charter of the Git� of Clearwater, as amended. Name Descript�.on Amount Edwin A. Kurtzebarn Lot 15, Block A �5.0� 1�31 Clemons Avenue Floridena Kerkwood 22 , No. Loyal H. Copeland Lot 2, Block 3Z 4.00 1197 Beech Valley R�1. N.E, 2 Mandalay At3anta, Georgia Phallip Tomei Lot 3, B1ock 3Z �..00 56 Acacia St. NlandaZay Clearwater, Florida John A. Strates 320 S. Glenwood Clearivater, Florida Wra. Ringenoldies 131 N. 8$th St, Wauwato�a, Wisc. Stuart S. Golding g Highland Avenue Clearwater, Florida Spencer B. Miller 1z36 N. Sedeeva Circle C1earWater, Florida Mr. Ralph Richards Bank o� Clearvrater Bldg, Clparwater, Florida Ed [ahitson Davep McI�lal].en Bui�c3ing Clearwater, Florid.a John Rober�s Jr. 1521 Meteor Avenue Clearwa�er, Florida James L. M�hone.y 1690 S, kt. Harrison Ave. Clearwater, F'Iorida Arthur S. j5'istrom Bldg. 3, Apt. 2 Fleetwcod Clearwater, Florida Marvin J„ Beasley 211 S. Mars Clearwater, Fl�rida Edvrin kT. Koch 1525 Maple Si. Clearwater, Florida H, A. & Hazel D. Lacy 10�k Nor� Avenus Akron 20, Ohio John S. Bulloc:k lga.l� � st . N. W. Washington 2, i�,C. Clarence Chryst,er et als Rto 2 Augala, Ind. Mxs. F. A. Jones Lakeview St. C�.earwater, Flori.cia Lot y., Block 35 Mandalaq Lot $, Block Palm Bluff �.ots �„9 '��'ougk 22 ?nc. Black B Countr}* Club Estates �,o�s 23 through 32 Tnc, Blocx B Country Club Estates Lats 1 thraugh 3 Block A Hillcrest Lot 4 Block A Hillcrest Lot 7 Block H - Unit 6 Skycrest Lot $ Black x, -- Unit 6 Skycrest Lot $ ;?3].ock H -� Unit 7 �Skycrest Lot $ Block F - Unit s' Skycrest Lot 5 and S� of J� Block A - t�nit 3 Skycrest Lo� 5 Bl�ek C a Unit 2 Skycrest Lot� '7 and $ Bloc�. C - Unit 2 Skycxest Lats Z$ and 20 Block A Suburb Beautiful Begin 21d Ft. N o� SW Corner of NE 114. af Nvd etc. �. 00 5.00 20.Q0 50.00 1�.OQ �.00 5.00 5.�9 y.00 5.00 7.�� 5.00 10.Q0 $.00 20.00 / 2a CITY COMMISSIQN MEETINQ June l, 1��53 ( C ontinuiad j PASSED AND ADOPTEA BX THE City Commission of the City of Cle�,rwater, Florida, tl�is lst day of June, A. D. 195�3 • /s/' Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and C10rk x0: TIiE CITY GOMMISSION OF THE GITY OF C7LEARkTATER, FLORIDA RE; TRANSFEB OF TAXI CA'8 LICENS� FROM ILDA 0'PIEAL TO J. H. BLACKBU�iN Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby requests that this Honarab7.e Commission approve, this date, the txans£er oi his Taxi Cab license to J. H. Blackburn, the ormer of Blackie�s Cabs, in accordance with Article 2, Section 3, of Ordi�arice Number 500 of the Ciby of Clearwater, Florida. Respectfully submitted, • /s/ Ilda 0'Neal / 21 �