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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
J"une l5th.1953.
Tne City Commission of the City ot Clearwate~ met 1n regular session at city Hall
Monday,June 15th,1953, at 1.)0 P.M., with the ~ollowing memba-s present:
Herbert M.Brown
J"aok Russell
J"ohn W.Bates
W.E.Strang,Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commiss ioner
COmaUssioner
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Wm.E. Crown, Jr.
Commies loner
Also p~esent were:
F.C.Middleton
Chas.M.Phillips,Jr.
Donald Genung
Sidney Liokton
City Manager
City Attorney
Asst.Chiet of Police
City Engineer
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The meeting was oalled to order by the Mayor. The invooation was delivered by
Reverend Hugh powell,Pastor at the Trinity PreSbyterian Churoh,Clearwater.
Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes ot the regular meeting ot lune 1st be
approved in aocordance with the oopies turnished eaoh member in writing and their
reading be dispensed with,subject to any corrections by Commdssioner Crown. ~tlon
was seoonded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously;
The 01ty Manager reported that five bids had been reoeived for a deep well turbine
pump.The bids were read as 1'ollo'Ws:
G~owers Pwmp & Supply Company,Tampa $ 1,375.00
Industrial Pwmp & Supply CO,Tampa 1,643.00
HOme Pump & Sprinkler Supp1y,Clearwater 1,590.66
Layne-Atlantic CompanYpOrlando 1.72).50
M.R.Vaughn,Tampa 1,620.00
The Uity Manager reccomended that the bids be studied and tabulated and awarded
at the next meeting ot the Commission. Commisslone~ Strang moved that the City
Manager's reocomendations be acoepted.Motlonwas seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
rhe City Manager reported that six bids had been received 1'01' one ~ater main
booster pump.The bids were read as follows:
Gro~erts Pump & Supply Co,Tampa . 1,862.00
Fairbanks-Morse COiWinter Baven oannot oomply
Home Pump & Spri~ e1' Supply Co, 1,565092
Clearwater
Ellis Maohinery CO,Tampa 1,728.00
Yoaman Bros,Melrose Park,Il1. 1,592.00
Industrial Pwmp Co,Tampa 1,128.00
Commissioner strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for
tabulation and report at the next meeting.Motion was seoonded by Commissioner RU8sell
and oarried unanimously.
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The City Manager reported that five bids bad been reoeived for approximately 3200
teet ot eight inch cast iron pipe . The bids were read as follows:
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American Cast Iron Pipe Co,
Birmingham ,Ala
Davie Meter & Supply Co,.
Thomasville ,Ge..
MOWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.,
Birmingham,Ala.
U.S.Pipe & foundry co.,
Birmingham,Ala.
J.B.Clow & Son,Chicago.Ill.
$ 2.4.7 $7,904-.00
2.4.1 7,712.00
2.46 7,872.00
2.43 8,262.00
2.50 8.000.00
Commissioner Bates moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager fo~
tabu1ation and report at the next meeting. Motion .as seconded by Commissioner
Russell and o~ried unan~ously.
The Mayor announced the cont1n\lation of the :Pub1io Hea~'ing on the sanitary Sewer in
pieroe street from Highland Avenue west tor approximately 320 teet.The City Engineer
reported tnat he had conferred 'With the head ot the Public Service Department,and
found that the City foroes oould do the necess~y work, estimating the C08~ at $1194
per ~ront toot as a~1nst the original estimated cost ot $3.24 per front toot,Mr.
Larry Prioe who had objected to the installation at the previous portion ot the
p~b11o hearing stated that in view ot the reduoed oost,he was withdrawing his
o>>posltion.Mrs Frank Baker stated that she ~a8 still opposed. The City Attorney read
a letter from Mrs.Robert Kunnen opposing the proposed sanitary sewer. In ohecking
over the objeotions received,it was determined tha~ seven persons O\lt of the ten
property owners,who ~ould be affeoted,were in favor of the projeot.Commissioner
strang moved that baving held this publio hearing and having heard no vaJ.id objeot-
Lons to t his sanitary sewer 'that bas been requeoted by seven out ot ten property
owners, the.t 'their wishes be carried out by 'the Publio S ervioe Department for the
installation of the sanitary sewer at an estimated Bost ot $1.94- per tront toot,and
that t~e proper otfioials be authorized to prooeed,assessing the cost against the
abutting property o.ners.Mot10~ WBS seoonded by Commissioner Russell and oarried
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The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs.Maud Matthews regarding the sale
ot property to the oity described as lots 9 & 10 111" the NW~ of Sectio.n
l2,Township 29south,Range 15 East,Pinellas Groves,which property oonsists
ot ten aores of land adjaoent to the City Airport.The city Engineer was
requested to present a map showing this property to the Commission at
the next meeting. Commissioner Hussell moved that the Mayor appoint a
Committee to inspect the property and report at the next meeting.Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
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The Mayor appointed Commissioners Russell and Bates to serve on
this committee.
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The City Attorney presented a proposed lease to part of city owned property
in Section l2)Twp 29S,Rge l5E between the city of Clearwater and the Clear-
water Ritle Club and the Clearwater Police Pistol Club, The lease will run
tor a term of ten years at a rental of $2.00 per year.The City Attorney
stated that the lease provided that the lessees would save the lessor harmless
from any and all olaims of injury or damage that might arise from the use ot
the premisesjthat the lessees will maintain proper and adequate liability
insurance under the terms of the leasejand that the lessees would pay all
ad valorem taxes and lioense fees including taxes Q~ the City ot Clearwater.
The lease contained the usual recapture clause,whereby the lease wou!d be
terminated if the City should require the property for municipal purposes.
Commissioner Bates Aoved the lease be approved and the proper offioials
be authorized ~o exeoute said lease,subject to the acceptance of the lessees.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney submitted a proposed lease between the City of aLearwater
and the Clearwater Power Squadron,Inc.,to a tract of filled land running 150
feet north and south,200 feet east and west and lying 30 feet south-wester~y
trom the extended south line ot Seminole Street.The lease will run for a ~
term ot 20 years at a rental of $1.00 per year.The City Attorney stated that
the lease provided that no assignment of the lease nor SUbletting of any
portion of the demised premises could be made without: the consent of the City.
Under the terms of the lease the lessee would save the City harmless from any
and all claims of injury or damage tJ1at;,~ght arise from the use of the
premisesjthat the lessee would pay the ad valorem and other taxes including
taxes o~ the City of Clearwaterjand that the usual recapture ptov.ieion whioh
would require the lessee to vacate the premises,in the event the property is
needed for municipal or right of way purposes ,UpOB the receipt of sixty
days written notice. Commissioner Bates requested that he be shown as not
voting,since he is a member of the Clearwater Power Squadron.Commissioner
Strang moved that the lease be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute said lease between the Clearwater Power Squadron and the City,
sUbjeot to the acceptanoe of the lease by the Clearwater Power Squadron.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried.Commissioner Bates
did not vote.
The City Attorney presented proposed Ordinance # 634,amending Seotion
l4,Chapter 7 of the "Code of the City of Clearwater,F.loridal950",relating to
the method of qualifying and certifying candidates for election to Public
~ffices in the City of Clearwater. The City Attorney read ~roposed Ordinance
# 634 in full, Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance U634 be passed on
its first reading.Motion was sedonded by Commissioner strang and oarried
unanimously.
Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance # 634 be oonsidered for
passage on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of
the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read Ordinance #634 by title only. Commissioner
Strang"moved that Ordinance II 634 be passed on its second reading by title
only.Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented proposed Ordinance # 635,amendlng
oertain sub-sections of Section 44 and Section 45 and repealing Section
48,Chapter 7 of "The Code of the City of Clearwater.~oridaJ1950",
relating to the use of voting machines for the conduct of eleotions by
repealing the requirement that the signature of each eleotor be compared
with the signature of said elector affixed in the registration book at the
~1me of reglstration,and repealing the requirement that the City Clerk
deliver the original registration books to the eleotion offioials.
The City Attorney read Ordinance '635 in full.Commissioner Strang moved
that Ordinanoe # 635 be passed on its first reading.Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and oart1ed unanimously.
Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance # 635 be considered for
passage on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent
of the Commission.Motion was seconded by COmmissioner Bates and carried
unan1m.ousll1.
The City Attorney read Ordinance # 635 by title only. Comm1ssio~er
Bates moved that Ordinance # 635 be passed on second reading by title
only.Motion was seconded by ~ommlssioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented proposed Ordinance # 638 ,regarding
the extension ot Closing hours for bars to comply tilth the new state Law
applying to the County passed at this session ot the Legislature.The intent
of this ordinance is to allow bars serving and selling intoxicating beverages
tp be opened trom 8: 00 in the morning until 2: 00 the t ollowing morning w1 th
tbe exoeption of Sundays .The City Attorney reael proposed Ordinance # 038 1n
full.Commissioner Bates moved that Ordinanoe # 638 ~ passed on its first
reading.Motion was seconded by CO~8sioner strang and oarried unanimoUSly.
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Commissioner strang moved that Ordinance # 6)8 be considered for passage
of its seoond reading by title only with the unanimous oonsent ot the
Commlosion.Motlon was seconded by Commissioner Russell and oarried unanim-
ously.
The City Attorney read Ordinanoe # 6)8 by title only. Commissioner
Russell moved that Ordinanoe # 638 be passed on its second reading by title
only.Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and oarried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented a resolution vaoating a six foot utility
easement lying along the westerly side of Bloak "An,Unit D,Skyorest
Subdivision.The Clerk was instruoted to write Mr.Leo Butler requesting hfm
to be present at the next meeting to explain his request in detail. Atter
disoussion Commissioner strang moved that it be referred to a oommittee
and report back at the next meeting.Motion was seoonded by Commissioner
Russell and oarried unanimously. by
Commissioners Russell and Bates were appointed I the Mayor to serve on
this oommittee.
The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Manager from Mr.
A.T.Cooper,Jr., requesting that Mr.& Mrs.Frank Latimer be given permission
DO sell beer at their p1aoe of business on Uult to Bay BOUlevard, A statement
signed by 25 persons liVing in the vioinity said they had no objections to beer
being sold at this looation. Atter discussing the matter,Commissioner Russell
moved that Mr.Latimer be given permission to sell beer on the premises leased
trom the City 04 Gulf-to-B~y Boulevard ,and the proper officials be
authorized to execute an addendum to the lease.Motion was seconded by Commiss-
ioner Strang and carried unanLmously.
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A letter addressed to the Commission trom Mr.Ralph Richards,Attorney for
the Berner Estate,former lessees of the Clearwater Beach Court property,
relative to 1952 taxes was read by the City Attorney. Mr Riohards letter
stated that the City's action in requesting that the property be vaoated had
deprived the Berner Estate of considerable revenue and submitted a cheok in
the amount of $413.91 as full settlement for 1952 taxes,the total amount
being$827.8l. By oonsent,the matter was referred to the ~ax Settlement Comm-
ittee tor study and reccomendation.
IDhe City Attorney presented a :resolution assessing the cost of paving
Lake Drive from Harvard street to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard against the abutting
and benefitted properties. Commissioner Russell moved that the assessment
resolution be adopted and the assesIDnents be levied as shown in the resolution
Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and carried unanimously.
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In the case of Little vs City of Clearwater arising out of damages
sustained by MrH.E.Little's daughter,Elaine,struck by a fire truck during
the Santa Claus parade of December ,195l,and which ~ Little had sought
damages in the amount of $30,OOO.OO,the City Attorney reported to the
Commission that the Fireman's Fund IHdemnity Company,which company was
the insurance carrier for an automobile fleet insurance polioy of the Uity
,is offering to oontribute $2,233,86 toward the settlement of the claim for
damages,which would leave a balanoe of $1,233.86 for the City to pay as its
portion,each party to pay its own attorneys fees. The City Attorney recoo~
,mended the acoeptance of the compromise ofter as there was a possiblity that
the courts might aw~ damages for a muoh 'greater sum,and the City would also
have the expense of additional attorney's fees. commissioner Russell moved,
that the City settle this suit for $l,233,86.Motion was seconded by Commissioner
strang and oarried unanimously.
The request of Mr.Lee W.Sager for an exception under the hardship
proviSion of the Zoning Ordinanoe for a 13'6" set back on lot 25,Blook E,
First Addition to Sunset Point, together with the Zoning Board's reccomendation
that the request be granted ,was presented to the Commission for its consider-
ation.Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission hold a public hearing
at the June 29th meeting on the application of Mr.Lee W.Sager .Motion was
seconded by Commissione~ Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the applioation of Mr.Floyd C.Wykoff requesting
an exoeption under the hardship provision ot the Zoning Ordinanoe to permit
a ten(lO) foot set baok of lot 54,Enghurst BUbdivision,together with the
Zoning Board's reccomendation that the request be granted.It was moved by
Commissioner Russell that the request of Mr.Floyd C.Wykoff be set for a
fUblic Hearing on June 29th.Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and
oarried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the request of Mr .Allen E.Bennie for an exoept-
ion under the hardship prOVision of the Zoning Ordinanoe to permit the
ereotion of a two bedroom residence on the rear of lot l2,Blook 25,Magnolia
Park Subdivlsion,together with the Zoning Board's reooomendation that the
request be granted. Commissioner Strang moved that the request ot Mr.Allen
E.Bennle be set for Publio Hearing on June 29th.Motion was seoonded by
Commissioner. Bates and oarried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented the req~est ot Mr. Adam.M.Maokay tor an
exoeption under the hardship provision ot the ZoningOrdlnaBoe to
permit a ~wentY(20) toot set back on lots 1,2 and 3,Bloek "P",First
Addi~lon ~o Sunset Point,toge~her with the reooomendatlon ot the Zoning
Board tBa~ ~he reques~ be granted.Commissioner RUBsell moved that ~he
request be set tor Publio Hearing on June 29th.Motion was seoonded by
Commissioner Strang and oarried unanimously.
The Vity Manager presented the plat ot Homewaters S~bdlvision owned
by Mr.Lewis B.Homer,together .itb a note t~om the City Engineer that the
plat had been reviewed and approved, subjeot to the Zoning Board'S reooQm-
endatlon.The Engineer suggested tnat the e~sements shou1d be dedioated on
the plat.Also attached to the plat was a memorandum trom the Secretary ot
the Zoning Board stating that tbe plat had been approved by the Board.J:t was
moved by Bomm1ssioner strang that the plat be approved subJeot to ~he ease-
ment provisions as reooomended by the City Engineer.MOtion was seoonded bJ
Commissioner Russell and earrled ~animously.
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The City Attorney subnitted a plat ot Skyorest Terraoe ~bdivls10n(outslde
the Oity l~its) tor the Commissions consideration. After some disoussion
Commissioner strang moved that the Skyorest Terraoe Subdivision be aocepted
aocording to Ordinance # 632 and that provisions tor easements as reooomended
by the City Engineer be tollowed with the >>roper o~rioials authorized to sigD
the plat.Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried UD8n~ously.
~:.Th8 01 ty Manager presented a resolution which would require sixteen proper'ty
owners to olean their lots ot weeds .grass and underbrush~Oa a mot ion by
Comm1ssioner Russell wbioh was seoonded by uommlssioner strang and oarried
unanimously,the Resolution was adop~ed. ·
The City Attorney presented a Resolution by the Board of PQbl1c Instruct10n
dedioat1n~ a fiftY(50) foot right of way for Grand Avenue along the East line
of the NE~ of NEt ot Seotion 13, Twp29S ,Rge 15 E , between Druid Road am Gul:f-
to-Bay Boulevard.Commissioner strang moved that the propex o:fficials prepare
a resolution pertaining to Grand Avenue to the Board of County Commissioners,
-asking them to extend Grand Avenue from Druid Roo d to Sunset Point Road.a.nd
the proper' ~ottioials be authorized to execute said Resolution.Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor suggested that the City of Dunedin be requested to adopt a
similar resolution addressed to the County Commissioners.
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The City Manager requested that he be instruoted ~elative to refund due
Mr.Donald Alvord of funds advanced by Mr.A1vo~d for the installation of gas and
water mains and hydrants in the Skycrest Subdivision,whioh was presented at the
meeting of Ap~il 6th,which is being held up pending completion of a oontract
covering sewer installations outside the City limits.He pointed out that the
two oontracts were separa~e contracts and independent of each other.The
matter ~as ieferred by consent,the Commission agreeing ~o discuss the mat~er
in Exeoutive Session,~iday,June 19th.
The Commissi6n~now adjourned as the City Commission and aoting as
Trustees of the Pension Fund admitted Eugene Wallaoe.Eleo~rloal Depar~entt
Charles Suggs,taborer,Publio Service Department,and John D.L1ndseYrElectrioal
Department into memberShip in the Pension Plan on a motion by Comn ssioner
Russell ,which was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanlmous11.
There being no further business .the meeting was adjouuned at 5:25 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 15, 1953
June 12, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
Gentlemen:
The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon,
June 15, 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
C1 ty r~anager
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Agenda - Regular City Cornlllission Meeting City Hall
Auditorium
June 15, 1953 - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Reverend Hugh Powel, Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1953.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Deep Well Turbine Pump.
B. Booster Pwnp. (For Clearwater Beach)
C. Eight inch Cast Iron Pipe for Water Installation.
4. Continuation of Public Hearing on Sanitary Sewer in Pierce Street from
Highland Avenue, west for approximately 320 feet.
5. Commission's consi.deration of:
A. Manager's report with reference to additional parking on Clearwater
Beach.
B. Missouri Avenue Right of Way. (Letter from Attorney Phillips)'
C. Letter from Miss t~ud Mathews regarding offer for sale of land to
the City of Clearwater.
6. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office.
A. Approval of join~lease between City and the Clearwater Rifle Club
and Clearwater Police Pistol Club.
B. Approval of lease betw~en the City and the Clearwater Power Squadron.
C. Ordinance #634, regarding method of qualifying and certifying
candidates for election.
D. Ordinance #635, regarding use of voting machines.
E. Ordinance #63S, regarding extension of closing hours for bars to
comply with County Law.
F. Resolution vacating easement in Skycrest Subdivision. (Mr. Leo Butler)
G. Letter from Mr. A. T. Cooper, Jr.
H. Letter from Mr. Ralph Richards regarding compromise of taxes for the
Clearwater Beach Court.
I. Assessment Resolution for paving or Lake Drive from Harvard Street to
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
J. Approval of settlement of Little vs. City of Clearwater.
7. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board.
S. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
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June 11, 1953
To Whom it may Concern:
I am sorry I cannot be at this meeting. We do not want sewerage on Pierce
St. at the present time. I see no sence in paying for sewerage when my spectic
tank is in good condition. The price is much higher than we can afford.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mrs. Robert Kunnen
/s/ Mr. Robert Kunnen
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Chicago, June 2nd, 1953
Re: Lots 9 & 10 in NW~ Sec 12-29-15
Pinellas Groves,
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F. C. Middleton, City Manager,
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida.
Dear Sir:
About March 25th, 1953, I called at your office regarding the possibility
or the City of Ulearwater purchasing the above described 10 acres of land adjoining
the Municipal Airport, in as much as they had taken title to all the property
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surrounding these ten acres. At the time you advised me to write you a letter
which you would submit to the City Council. This has been delayed on account
of the owner of one half of the property not giving me anything definite to
work on, although she would like to dispose of it. In other words, she wishes
me to see what I can do and then let her know, as I have advised her representa-
tive here in Chicago that I was unwilling to do business with her attorney.
I, too, am willing to dispose of my half interest and am willing to sell
my undivided half if the owner of the other undivided half does not wish to
sell. When first sold, about twenty y~ars ago or so, this property sold for
$5000 and considering the vast ~rowth of Clearwater since then, I think it is
still worth at least this to the City of Clearwater, and feel sure that I could
convince my partner to make up her mind definitely, if the City would make me a ""
definite offer in writing that I may show her.
Will you, therefore, kindly submit the property for purchase at your noxt
meeting and advise me at your convenience what the results are, making a
definite offer? By doing 'so you will greatly oblige
Very truly yours,
(Miss) /s/ Maude ~~thews
2931 N. Burling St.,
Chicago 14, Ill.
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May 18th, 1953
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
I am writing you with reference to the Clearwater Beach Court property
which was formerly occupied by the Berner Estate under a lease from the City.
I am writing you with particular reference to the 1952 taxes on this property.
The Berner lease provided that no City taxes would be assessed, and that
the lessee should pay County taxes. This lease had been held by the Berners
and their predecessors for some twenty years, and County taxes have been paid
~or every year up to and including 1951. The County taxes for 1952 amounted to
$827.81, and the Berners had every intention of paying them. However, under date
of November 10th, 1952 the Berners received notice from the City stating that the
lease "is hereby cancelled and terminated". The result of this was that the
winter season's business for Clearwater Beach Court was absolutely ruined. The
permanent tenants who were then in the Court heard about this action on the part
of the City and promptly moved out of the Clear'tlater Beach Court to obtain
accomodations elsewhere. Furthermore, the Berners could not proceed to spend
the necessary funds to get the property in proper rental condition for the winter
season because they never knew from one day to the next when a suit might be filed
by the City to put them off the property. Consequently they received no rental
whatever during the winter season, and they were unable to pay these taxes.
When l~. Nelson came along and wanted to lease this property from the City,
the Berners were pretty much in a position to make or break this deal. If they
had refused to surrender their lease to make way for Mr. ~e1son, the matter would
no doubt have dragged out in the Courts for a long time and it is very doubtful
that the lease to Nelson could have been completed. However, the Berners pro-
ceeded to cooperate with Nelson and with the City, and thus made it possible for
the Nelson lease to be completed. During the period of negotiation, the Berners
were approached by other parties who were in~erested in preventing the Nelson
lease, and were offered substantial sums for an assignment of their lease.
However, the Berners had given their word to ~tr. Nelson that they would agree to
a cancellation and surrender of their lease upon payment of certain consideration
and they stood by their word with Mr. Nelson.
The City has paid the 1952 County taxes amounting to $827.81. Under all of
the circumstances in this case, I do not feel that it would be fair for the City
to expect the Berners to bear all of these taxes. In fact, the parties in the
Berner Estate naturally feel that they should not be required to pay any of these
taxes, in view of the City's action in cancelling their lease. However, it seems
to me that it would be fair under the circumstances for the City to bear one half
of the 1952 taxes and for the Berners to stand the other half. I therefore attach
hereto my check for $413.91 payable to the City, and o~fer this in full settlement
of all liability on the part of the Berner estate for 1952 County taxes on the
Clearwater Beach Court.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ Ralph Richards
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June 15, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, after Public Hearing on December 22 A.D. 1952, the City Commission
~;r:~~a;~;~ ~;S~;~b~da;~~~l~lb~i~~~ed:~~r:;~:~ ~~~t certain work and improvements (~~~~0t~,
WHEREAS, pursuant thereto said improvements have been made as follows::..~ '.:':';}"::(':,(('
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Construct a concrete curb on the East and West side of Lake Drive and !,' ,;,;!.<<?;:",
construct a 30 foot pRvement on Lake Drive from the existing rO~~Y~~~i ,...:,..:";!::-.:'::...
of Harvard Street, and to make all necessary fill and construc~~ i,~::~(
necessary drainae;e structure in Lake Drive to provide adequate drainage. . ",,' ~/[:<,
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WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 123 and other pertinent provisions
of the City Charter, after said improvement~ shall have been completed, the City
Commi~oion shall assess the cost thereof against the properties facing and
abutting said improvements so made, and
WHEREAS, certain parcels of real estate facing and abutting said improvements
have been benefited by said improvements and the pro-rata cost thereof shall be
assessed against said parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the above described improvements on Lake Drive from Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard to Harvard Street, be and the same are hereby accepted and approved as
having been completed.
2. That the following described properties facing and abutting said Paving
improvements are hereby deemed to have been benefited by said improvements in the
following proportions of the cost thereof and the same are hereby assessed in
accordance with the following schedule.
ASSESS~lENT
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Paving Lake Drive fronl Gulf To BAY Boulevard to Harvard Street
Total Cost $9,685.28 Cost per front ft. $4.06-
Owner
Property
RepIat of Lakewood
Subdivision
N. 81' of W. 150'
of Lot 1
Amount
jG8.'lO
Front Ft.
81
Nannabell W. Cook, et al
Brunt Mill Hill
Silver Spring, Md.
George Kosto
1626 Harvard Street
Clearwater, Florida
James rJIake
240 Proctor
Dayton, Ohio
George Economides
531 South Lake Drive
Clearwater, Florida
Gust Economides
531 South Lake Drive
Clearwater, Florida
George C. Bieltz
55618 Chatfield
Cleveland, Ohio
James Andrews
c/o United Realty Co.
Clearwater, Florida
s. 80' of N. 161'
of W. 150' of Lot 1
80
324.64
s. 75' of N. 236' of
w. 150' of Lot 1
75
304.35
S. 75' of N. 311' of
w. 150' of Lot 1
75
304.35
S. 75' of N. 386' of
W. 150' of Lot 1
75
304.35
S. 71.2' of W. 150'
of Lot 1
71.2
288.93
Lot 3
130
527.54
Jos. Chichetti
1508 East Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida
Jos. Chichetti
Charles S. Walker
1760 Dartmouth Street
Clearwater, Florida
Charles S. Walker
Charles S. Walker
Revised Plat of Keystone
Manor, Block K
Lot 1
277.73
68.44
N. 15' of Lot 2
Lot 2, less N. 15'
15
53.62
60.87
217.59
69.41
60
Lot 3
Lot 4
281.67
243.48
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June 15, 1953
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~1anor. Block I
5122.42
1262.30
Crest Lake Park,
City of Clearwater
Peter Treola
101 South Lake Drive
Clearwater, Florida
Estate o~ T. R. Purcell
c/o Florence M. Purcell
Florence M. Purcell
115 South Lake Drive
Clearwater
60.5
Lot 1
245.51
Lot 2
71.27
289.21
70.01
284.10
Lot 3
68.96
279.84-
Florence M. Purcell
Lot 4
TOTAL
2386.71
$9685.28
3. That if said assessments herein made are not paid within ten (10) days
from the making hereof, this Commission shall thereafter by formal action approve
the issuance of improvement certificates against said property for which
assessments are herein made.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June A. D. 1953.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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RESOLUTION
~~EREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be ~eaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and ~ailure 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 or 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 o~ the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
~ Description
John U. Bird Lots 7 Be 8
1005 N. Ft. Harrison Block H
Clearwater, Florida Navajo Park
Paul Schmenke Lot s 3, 4 Be 5
32 Hoffman Block 4
Franklin Square North Shore Fark
~ong Island, N.Y.
Helen L. Oeftger Lot 2
851 Eldorado Ave. Block 8
Clearwater, ~lorida Mandalay
Rose M. Parrino Lot 3
202 S. Matanzas Avenue Block 8
Tampa, Florida Mandalay
Ella Manning Lot 4
1502 Inman Avenue Block 8
Tampa, Florida ~landalay
Minnie S. Engle Lots 4., 5 &. 13
326 - )rd Avenue S. Palm Bluff First Add.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Laura E. Ballmer Lot 9
214 w. Taf~in St. Block C
Fostoria, Ohio Fairmont
Cost
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15.00
4.00
4.00
4-.00
9.00
5.00
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Description
Lot g
Block F, Unit 5
Skye rest
Lots 5 and 6
Block H, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lot 9
Block I, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block F
Keystone I.Ianor
Lot g
Block A
Breeze Hills
Lot 15
tllock C
Boulevard Pines
Lot 16
Block C
Boulevard Pines
Lot 13
Block E
Keystone l'w1anor
Lot 14
Block }i:
Keystone Iv1anor
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Marvin J. Beasley
211 S. Mars Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
Clark H. Wood~ard
400 Cathedral Avenue
Washington 16, D.C.
George w. Carr
122 W. 35th St.
Erie, Pa.
Cost
$5.00
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Box gg
Clearwater, Florida
Marigold L. Davis
Box 30gg
Clearwater, Florida
F. Arthur Hall
1131 Marine Avenue
Clearwater, Florida
Trace N. Delamater
1006 S. Greenwood
Clearwater, Florida
Paul J. Chipello
1632 E. Cleveland
Clearwater, Florida
Robert I. Lyon
3947 Jocelyn St.
Washington, D. C.
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 15th day of June, A.D. 1953.
ATTEST:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Francis:
June 11, 1953
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I am enclosing a resolution that was adopted by the Board in its regular meeting
of June 10, 1953.
In accordance with our telephone conversation, you will get your Board to accept
this property and try to enter into an agreement with the County Commissioners
for the shelling and paving o~ the Grand Avenue immediately in front of our
school.
It is my sincere hope that every effort will be taken by your Board to see that
this street is completed at an early date and that it is of proper width and goes
all the way through to Druid Road so that the traffic to and from the school may
be properly controlled.
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Sincerely yours,
/5/ Floyd (Christian)
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Instruction of Pine11as County, Florida, is
contemplating the construction of a new high school in the City of Clearwater,
Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Instruction of Pinellas County, Florida, has
title to the following described property:
The East fifty (50) feet of the NEi of the swi of Section 13, Township
29S, Range 15E, lying within fifty (50) feet of the center line of the
extension of County Road #34, and
(Continued)
To:
F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Hor.lewaters Subdivision Plat
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board, held Thursday evening, June 4, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the plat for "Homewaters Subdivision",
submitted by Lewis Homer, be approved.
June a, 1953
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June 15, 1953
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WHEREAS, the said Board of Public Instruction deems it appropriate, advtsable
and to the best interest of the public to convey the above described land to the
City of Clearwater, Florida, for right-of-way purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Instruction of
Pinellas County, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
That the above described property be conveyed to the City of Clearwaterl
Florida, for right-of-way purposes, and the appropriate officials are hereby
authorized to execute and deliver to the City of Clearwater an appropriate deed
to the above described property.
. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June A. D. 1953.
/s/ A. F. Green
Chairman, Board of Public Instruction
Attest:
/s/ Floyd T. Christian
Secretary, Board of Public Instruction
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NOTE:
The Board's reco~nendation approving the above plat is with the understanding
that it meets with all the requirements of the City of Clearwater Ordinance
#632, dated March 16, 1953.
Attached ~erewith is a copy of Mr. Homer's Homewaters Subdivision plat.
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From:
Subject:
Mr. Middleton
Mr. Lickton
Homewater Subdivision Plat
June 11, 1953
The above mentioned subject has been reviewed and approved, subject to the
Boards recommendations. It is felt that the easements should be dedicated on
the plat.
The owner has agreed to show easements on the rear of lots and tracts and along
the W. side of Tract B.
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
May 26, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Eugene Wallace, Electrician in the Electrical Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Jan. 6, 1953, is under
45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby
recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
May 26, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Charles Sugge, Laborer in the Public Service Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
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June 15, 1953
(Continued)
. The above employee began his service with the City on November 3, 1952. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recornmended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory
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Committee of the Employees'
Paul Kane, Chairman
Helen Peters
Dick Nelson
Pension Fund
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
May 26, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that John D. Lindsey, Electrician in the Electrical Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on November 1, 1952. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It i~
hereby recolnmended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s! Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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June 1, 1953
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
I represent Frank Latimer and Helene Latimer, who, as you know, have leased
from the City a certain piece of property situated on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
They now have erected a boat dock and an establishment where they sell fishing
supplies, bait, etc. The lease provides that they may sell fishing tackle, bait,
etc. The lease provides that they may sell fishing tackle, bait and may rent
boats. In addition, the lease provides that they may sell soft drinks.
Mr. Latimer and his wife are desirous of obtaining an amendment to the
lease which will enable them to sell beer at their place of business. I under-
stand that Mr. Latimer has discussed this matter with ~ayor Brown.
Mr. Latimer has contacted residents who reside in the near vicinity and has
obtained the consent of some twenty five people who all state that they have no
objections to the lease being amended so as to enable him to sell beer on the
premises.
On behalf of Mr. Latimer and his wife I wish to request the City to execute
an amendment to the said lease to enable him to sell beer on the premises. It
will be appreciated if you will place this matter before the City Commission.
Very truly yours,
/s/ A. T. Cooper, Jr.
Thompson and Cooper. Attorneys
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PETITION
This is to certify that we have no objections to the granting of a license
to sell beer, to the Gulf to Bay Boat & Bait Camp, 3845 Gulf to Bay Blvd. managed
and operated by the Overlys.
Signed by twenty-five persons.
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June 15. 1953
RE~LUTI ON
WHEREAS. the Board of Public Instruction of Pinellas County. Florida. baa
title to the follo~ng described land:
The East fifty (50) feet of tne NE~ of the swi of Section 13.
Township 298, Range l5E. lying within fifty (50) feet ot the center
line of the extension of County Road #34,
and has offered by Resolution to convey to the City of Clearwater. Florida, the
above described land for right-ot-way purposes. and
WHEREAS. the City Commission of the City ot Clearwater. Florida, haa caretully
considered the offer to convey. and
WHEREAS, it is the feeling of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater
that the construction ~d paving of Grand Avenue, which 1s the land embraced in
the above offerl will be primarily for the use and benefit of people and traffic
using the schoo facilities of the contempla~ed new County High School in
Clearwater, and that said street is not necessary as a City street, and
WHEREAS. the City Commission has previously gone on record requesting the
Pinellas Board of County Commissioners to pave Grand Avenue trom Druid Road north
to Sunset Point Road, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater deems it appropriate.
advisable and to the best interest of the City to decline acceptance of title ~o
the above described land.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City ot Clearwater
in session duly regularly assembled as ~ollow8:
1. That the above described land be conveY9d by the Board of Public Instruction
to the County of Pine1lss for right-of-way purposes, and that the County of Pinellas
acting by and through its Honorable County Commissioners extend Grand Avenue from
Druid Road to Sunset Point Road, paving same.
2. That the City of Dunedin is hereby requested to pass a Resolution similar
to this hesolution directed to the Board of County Commissioners requesting
action on the extension and paving of Grand Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th day of June A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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CTTY COMM:CSSIfbN' MEETING
Suna 15th.3.953e
fihe �i'ty Commission oP the City of Clearwater met ia r�gular sesaion at City Ha].,a
Monday,June 15th�1953' at 1.3� P.M., with the Yo7.lowing membess present: '
Hexbert M.Brovt� Mayor-Commissianer
Jaek Russell Commissioner
John W.Ba�es Commissioner
W.E.Strang,Jr. Commiasioner
Absent :
Wm.E.Crown,dr, Commis�io��..`�r
Also present were;
�,C.Midd3.eton City Manager
Chas.M.Phillipa,Jr. City Attoraeq
Donald Genung Asst.Chief o� Police
Sidney Liakton City �ngineer
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The meeting was called to 6rder by the J�dayorv The invocatinn was delivexed by
Revexen.d Hugh Yawell,Pastor oP the T�inity Presbyterian Church,Cleaxwater.
Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of t�.e reguler meeting oP June lst be
approved in aceorda.nce with the oop3es furnished each member in writing arrl their
read?ng be dispensed with,subjeet to any correc�iona by Commissioner Cxown. Motion
was aeconded hy Commissioner RusseTl and carried unanimously;
The �ity Manager reported that five bids had been received Yar a deep well turbine
,pump.The bids were read as Y ollows:
Gxov�ers Pu,mp & Supply Company,Tampa $ 1,375.00
Iridustxisl Pump & Supply CO'TBspa 1,643.00
HtSme Pump 8c Sprinl�ler Supply,Cleaxwa�ter 1�590.bb
Layne-�.tlantie Company,Orlando 1�723.50
M.R.Vaughn,Tampa 1,520.00
�he �ity Mrnager recc�mended that the bids be studied ancl tabulate� and aw�rded
�t the negt meeting of the �o�nission. Commissioner Strang moved that the City
�anager•s re�eomendations be accepted.Motionwas seconded by �ommissioner RusseZl aad.
carried unarcimously.
The �ity Manager reported that six bid� t��d been received Yor one water main
booater pump.The biels were read as fallows:
Grower's Pump & Supply Co,Tampa � l,�(2s00
Faix banka-Morse Co,Winter Haven cannot cosri.ply
�ome Pump & Sprinkler Suppl3r Co, 1,5b5.92
Clearwater
El1is Machiner� Co,Tempa 1,72g.a0
Yoeman Sros,Melrose Park,Ill. 1,592.00
Iadustria? Pump Co,�ampa 1,128.00
Comm3.ssioa�er Strang moved tha� the hids be referred to t5e Gity Manages far
tabulation and report at the next meeting.Motion was ssconded by Cqmmissioner R ussell
and carried unanimouslye
The �ity Manager reported that Yive bids had been received for approaimately 3200
feet of eight inch cast iroa pipe . The b:ids were read as Pollov�s:
f per foot T�_tal
� American Cast Iron Pipe Co,
Birmingham,A1�
�avie Meter & Supplg� Go,.
Thomasville,G�..
�CJJane Cast Iron Pipa Coe,
Birmingham,A,la.
U��s�lpe & �oUx1dl'y i�'Oe�
Birmingham,Ala.
J.B.Clow & Son,Chicaga.Il3�.
q� 2s4%
2.41
2.1�6
2.43
2.50
�7,904.00
7,712,00
7,872.00
8,262,00
Sa000.00
�ommissioner Bates moved t,�at the t�ds be referred �o the City Man�ger for
tabul�tion and report at the �ext meeting. Motiun w�.s seconded by Commissinaer
Russell and ca.,�ried unanimously,
The Mayor announced the continua�Giors o� the Public Hearing an the Sanitary Se�ver in
Pieree Street i'rom Highla�ad A�en�ue west for approa�mately 320 Peet.The City Engineex
reporLed •tt�at he had conierred with the head of the Publie Service Department,and
found that the City forces could do the necessaxy work,estimating �he cost at �1:9G.
per front foot as against t.he arigi�.el estimated cost o� �"3.2ty pex iront Yoot,ll�r.
�arry Price rvho had objected tc the installation at the previous poatio�a of th�
p�iblic hearing statec?. that in eiew of the reduced cost,he was withtirawi.ng his
oppasi�ion,Mrs Frank Baker stat�d that she was still opposed.The City Attorney read
a let�er from Mrs.Robert Kunnen appos3ng the proposed sanitary sewer. Tn checking
ovex the abjections r�ce3.vedri� was determined that sevsn persons out oY f,lie ten
proper�y owners,who would be afPected,were ici Favor o�' the project.Commissioner
Straug moved that 3�aving held this puh],ic hearing and having heard no valid ohjeet-
iona to t his sanitar� sewer that has been. r.equested by seven out oP ten proper�ty
owners,tha� their wishes be ce.rried out by tt�e pu�lia 8 exvice Depar#,ment for the
installation o� the sanitary sewer at an eati.mated sost of �1.9�. per �ront foot,and
that t�xe proper oi�icial.s be authorizsd to proceed=assessing the cost against the
abutting propexty owners.Mo�ion was secondea by Commissiones Russell and carried
unanimously.
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Items 5A and 5B aP the agenda were dei'erred till a later datr�
The Gity Attarney xead a],etter Yxom DQrs.�aud �ia�G�hews regarding the sale
oP property to the oity described as ].ots 9& 10 c�n the NW�: of Seotinti
12,Township 29South,Range 15 East,Pinellas Groves,whic,h property consists
of ten aores aY land adjaoent �o the City Airport.�h e Gity En$ineer was
requested ta present a map show3ng this property �o the Commisaion at
the next meeti.ng. Commission�r �ussel3.snoved that the Mayor appoint a
Committee to inspect the property and report Rt the next meetin�.Motion
was seconded bg Com�vissionar �a-tes and carried unani.mousl.y.
. The Mayor appointad Goma�issioners Russell and $�tes to sexve on
th3s committee.
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The Gity Attorney presented a proposed ].ease �to part oi'city awned property
in Sec'cion 12,�"wp 29S,Rge 1�E bet�veEn the City of �lear�vater and thz Clear-
water Rifle Club and the Clearwater Police Pistol C1ul�,The lease will run.
for a teru► o� ten years at a rentai o� �2.00 per year.The �itr� Attorney
stated that the lease provided tfiat the lessees would sa�e the lessor ha�m7.�ss
Yrom any and all olair,ns of injury or tiamage tt�a* might ari;s8 from tl�e use of
the premises;�that the lessaea will maintain proper and adequate liability
insurance under the terans of the lease;and that the lessees would pay a11
ad valarem taxes and lic8nse fees including taxes Q�i the City of Clearwater.
The lease contained the usual recapture clause,whereby the lease wou�.d be
terminated if the City should require the property for munic3pa? purposes.
Commissione;: Bat�s tmoved the lease be approved and the proper oY�icials
be authorized �So execute said lease,subject to the acceptance oY tt�e lessees.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unan3.mously.
The City Attorney su,�mitted a proposed lease betwe�n the City of Cl earwater
and the Ciearwater Power Squadron,Inco,tio a tract af �'illed land running 150
feet north an.d south,200 feet east and west and lying 30 �eet south-wester�y
�rom the egtended sou�h line of Seminole Street.The 1.ease will r�an Por a t
term oP 2Q years at a rental af �1.00 per year.The City Attorney stated that
the lease provided that no assignmettt of th e lease nor subletting of any
portion of the demised premises �� uld be made witbout�the conaent of the Gity.
Under the terffis of the lease the lesaee would sav� the �ity harmless from any
an� all claims of injury or damage tb.at=:migii.i; arise �rom the use of the
premi.ses;that the Iesses would pay the ad �ralorem and other taxes including
�axes a� the CiLy o� Cieaxwaier;and �ehat the usual recapture p�avision which
would require the lessee to vacate tue premises,in the event the property is
needed �or municipal or right of way purposes ,upoa the receipt of sixty
daqs vurittsn natice, Commissioner Batea req4ested t5at he be shown as not
voting,since he is a memher o� the Clearwater �ower SQuadron.Ca�missicner
Strang maged that the lease be approved and the proper officials be authorized
to execute said lease betwe�in the Clearwater Power Squadron and the City,
subject to the acceptance oP �he lease by the Clearwater Power Squadxon.
2viotinn was seeonded by Commissionex Russell and earried.Commissioner Bates
dici not �rbte.
The City A�torney presented proposed Ordinance � 63k,amending Section
ll�,�hapter 7 oP the "Code of the City of Clearwater,Florid�19;0",relating to
the method of quali�yin� and certi�'ying candidatea Yor election to �ublic
BiYices in �he City oP Cleaxwater.The City Attor.ney read roposed Ordinance
� 63t� in full, �ommissioner Ruasell moved that Ord�nat�ce ��i3�. be gassed on
its i'irst reading.Motion was se�oaded by Comm3ssioner Strang and earried
unanimouslq.
Comaaissioner Russell moved that Ord3nanee # 63w be considered for
passage on its second reading by titZe only wit�. the unanimous eonsent oi
the �ommissiot�. Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
fihe City Attorney read Ordi�ance �634 by title only, Commissioner
Straag�moved that Ordinancs # 631� be passed on its second reading bp title
on19.3�otion was seeonded by �ommissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City At�orne� presented proposed Ordinance # 635,amendin�
c�rtain sub-sectinns o� See�Gion f�4 aud Szetian 1�5 and repealing Ssetion
:,.B,Chapter 7 of TM The Code of the City of Clsarwater,�'�.orida�1950ns
rela�ing t� th e use o� voting machines for th e conduct of eleetions by
repealin� �he xequiremea� �hat th.e eignature of each eleetar be comFared
with the signature oP said elector afPiged in ths registration book at the
�ime o� �eg?�stration,s.nd �epeal3ng the requirement that the City Cl.erk
deliver the original registration l�oo�s to th e election officials.
The City Attorney sead Qrdinanee �635 ia �uil.Commi.ssfosaer Strang moved
that Ordinance # 635 be passed on i�s Pirst reading,Motion was seconded hy
Commissioner Bates and oarl�fed unanimously.
Commissionex Russell moved that Osdinance ��35 b� considered Yor
passage on its second reading by �title only with the unanimous conse.nt
oY the Commiasion.�otion vaas seconded bq Commigsioner Hates aud oarried
unanimousl�e
The ity Attorney read Orninance # 635 by title only. �Comm�:ssio�er
Batea moved that Oxdinance # 63� be passed oa second reading by title
only.Motion was seconded by Comm.is�ianer Russel�, aad carried uaanimously,
The �it9 Attorney pxesented proposed Ordinenoe # b3� ,regardin�
the extension of closing houxs Poa bars to complg� With the new State Law
ap,plying to the �oun�ty passed at this Session of the Le�islature�The inten�
oY this ordinan�ce is to allow baxs servir�g and selling intogicating beverages
-tp be opened iror�. 8; 00 in the morni�:g vntil 2:00 the f ol�awing mc,rning wit.h
the eaceptioa oi' Stin.d�qa.The City Attorney rea� proposed Ordinance � 638 in
full.Commissioner Bates moved that Ordinance # 63g ,� p$ssed on its iirst
reading.Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner S�txang and oarr.ied tuxanimouslq.
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Commieaionex Stxang mo•aed that Ord3na.nce # 638 �e considered Yc�r paasage
oP its second reading by �Eitle only with the unauimAus consent o.f �he __,,;.
Commission.Mot3an Nas seconderl by Gommissione� Rusaell and ssarried unanim-
ausly.
The Gity Attorneq read Ordinance � b38 by title on�.ye Coramissioner
Ftussell maved that Ordinance # 638 6e passed on its s�cand xeading by title
only.Mo�ion was aeconded by Gommisaioner S trang ar�d carried uae.nimously.
The City Attorney presented a resolution vacatin� a six Poot utility
easement lying aloseg the voesterly side aY B��ak 'tA",Unit D,Skyerest W--
S�bdiviaion.The Clerk was inatructed to write Mr.T�eo But'!er ;requesting him
to be present �.t the next meeti.ng to eaplain his requeat in detail, 4fter
discussion Commissioner Strang moved that it be re�erred. to a co�it�ee
and report back at the next meeting.Motion was seconded b� �ommissioner
Russel3 and carried uuanimously. b
Commisaiouers Russell and Bates were appoire'�`ed i the Mayor to serve on
this commii�tee.
The City Attor ney read � letter addressed to the City Manager from Mr.
A.T.Cooper,Jr., rec�ue�ting that Mr.& N1rs.Frank Zatimer be given permiasion
�o sell beer at their p1�ce oY business on `�uli' to Bay Boulevard4 � statement
sigxled by 25 person� liYing in the vicini�y said they had no objections to beer
being sold at this location, After discussing the ma�ter,Commiss3oner Russell �•
moved that ikr.Latimer be given permission to sell heer on the premises leased
Yrom the City o� Gu1��to�B�y I3oulevard ,and tbe praper oY�icials be
authorized to e�ecu'te an aaa�,�a� to the lease.Nlotion was seconded by Gommiss-
ionex Strang and �arried unanimousl.y,
A letter addressed to the Commission irom A�r.Ral.ph Rieh�zrds,A.ttorney Yor
the Berner Estate,�oxmer lessees oY th e Clearwater Beaeh Court property,
relatige to 1q52 taxes was read by the Citq Attorneq. Mx Ric�ards letter
,stated 'that; the City's action in requesting that the property be vacated had
d�nr�ved the Berr3er Es�ate oY considerable revenue and suhsnitte,d a check in
the amount of �47-3.91 as full settlement Yor 1952 taxes,the total amoun.t
being�pff27.S1. By consent,t� t�atter was reYerred to the �ax Settlement Comm-
i�tee i'or study and reccomendation.
�he City Attorney presen'ted a;;resolution assessing the cost o� paving
Lake Drive �rom Ha.�vard �txeet �� i�ulf-to-Bay Boulevard a�ains� the �but�ing
a�d benefatted properttes. �omm�ssion2r Russell mo�ed that the assessmeat
resolution be adopted and �he asse�sments be levied as shown i.n t.he resolntion
Motion was secoaded by Comaoiss�oner Strang and carrizd unanimously,
Iri the case of I�ittle as City oP Clearwa�er arising out o� damages
sustained by MrHeE.Zit'cleTs daughter,�laine,struek by a.fire truck during
the Santa �3aus parade o� December ,1951,and which i�r I.ittle ha3 sought
damages in the amount o� �30,DOO.00,the City Attorn�y reported to the
Commission that tt�e Firemants �`und I�demnity Compan�,whic�i company cvas
the �.nsurance carrier Por an automobile fleet insuranee poliaq o�' �he �3ty
,is oYYsring to contribute �2,233,g6 tov�axd the settlement oY the clai,� ior
damages,v�hieh would leave a balance of �1,z33.86 Por the City to pay as it5
portion,each party to pc�y its own attorneys fees, Tne City Attorney reccom-
mend�d the acceptance of the compromise aYier as there was a possiblity that
the cousts might av��au�. damages Pa�r a mucb: �greater sum,and the City would slso
have the egpense oY additional attorney�s feeso Comm.issioner Rus��11 moved _
that the Citiy settle this suit �or �1,233,86,Motion was seconded by Comm3.ssioner
Strsag and carried unanimauslyo
The request o� Mr.Lee WmSagex �or an exception undex the haxdship
provision of the Zoning Ordinance �or a i3T6TM set baek on lot 25,Block E,
First Addition to Sunset Point,together wi�th the Zoning Board's recepmen8ation
that the regu�st be granted ,was presented to the Commission for its consider-
ation.Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission hold a publie hsaring
at the June 29th mee�ing on the application oP Mr,Lee W.Sager.Motion was
�.econded by Commiasioner Russell and carried unanimously,
The Ci�y Attoriiey read the anplication of Mr.F,loyd C.�'dykofP r�questiag
an ex�eption under the hardship provision o� the Zoning Ordinance to permit
� ten(10) �oo� set baek of lot 51�,�nghurst Subdivision,'together with the
Zoning Boaxd�s recco�►endation that the request be granted.Tt �uas rnaved by
�ommissioner Russell that the requast aP Mr.Fl.oyd CeWyko�Y be set Por a
�ublic Hearing on �une 29Lh,Motion was seconded bq Commissioner Strang and
aarried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the request oi Mr.A11.eu E.Bennie �or an e�cept-
ion under the lzardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
erec'tinn oY a t�vo bttdroom r.eaidence on the rear oi lot 12,Blaek 25,Mag�tolia
Park Suhdivision,togeuher with the Zoning Hoardts reccomendation �hat the
xaqu�s� be granted. Gomcnissioner Strang movad that the request of I�.�11.en
E.Bennie bs set ior Public 33earing on �utne 29th.LQotior� was seoonded by
Commiasioner Ba�es and aarried eauamimously.
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Tha �i�y Attorney presented the requeat oP Ms. Ade�m.M.Maokay for an
exaeption under the :hsrdahip provision of th� ?oning O rflinanoe to
pexmit a twenty�20} Poat set bacic on lots 1,2 ana 3,Biock "F'�,Fixat
Addition to yunset Paint,together with the reoapmendation of the Zoning
Board th�t the request be granted.�ommissioner Russell moved t�at the
request be set �or Public Hearing on J'une 29th.Motion was s�coaded by
Commissionex Strang snd ;Garried unanimousZy.
The �ity Manager present�d �he plat ot Homewaters Subdivision awned
by �Jr,I.e�vie B.Homer,together tvith a note Prom the City Engineer that the
plat had been r�viewed and approved9 subjeet to the Zoning Board�s xeocam-
endation.The EErogineer suggested that �the easements ahould be dedica�ed on
the p1at.Also attached to the plat was a memorandum irom the Secretary oY
the Zoning Hoard atatir,g that the plat had hesn approved by ti�e Boa7ed.It wa�
moaed by �o.mmissioner strang that the plat bo approved aubjeot to the sase�
�nent progisions as recoome�ded x,y the Cit� Engineer.Pdot�on was seoonded lay
l7ommissioner Russell a,n� carried unanimouslyo
The Cit� Attorney submitted a plat oP Skyarest Terrac� Subdivision(eutside
the City limits} �ar the Ccmmissio�s eoasideration. Aiter some discussion,
Coatmissa.oner Strang maved that the Skycrest Terrace Sabdivision be accepted
ac�ording to Ordinance � 632 and tha� grovisiona fer ease.ments as reccomended
oy the City Engineer be followed with the p�o,per ofPicials authorized ta sign
the p2a�.Mo�ion was seaonded by Commissioner Russell and oarried unanimous�.y.
-:The �ity Manager presented a resal,ution whica �vould require sixteen prope�ty
owsaers t� clean their 3ots o� weeds,grass and underbrushAOn a motion i�q
Commissioner Russell whic� was seconfled by �om�issioner Strang and carried
unan3mously,the Resolution was adogted. '
'� The Citq $ttorney presented a Resol.ution by the Board pf Pabiic Instruction
� dedicatin� a fiYty($0} Poot right oP way �or Grand Avenue along the East line
r o� the NEw of NE� oi' Section 13,Twp29S,Rge 15 E,be�Eween t�rui3 Road asid Gulf-
`� to-Baq Boulevard.Commissioner Strang moved that the proper officials prepa�re
� a reso].utiota pertainzng to Grand Avenue to the B�ard oP �ounty Comicissioners �
-asking them to extend Grand A�rQnue grom Druid Rae d ta Sunset Point Road,and
the proper-��fPicia�s be authoriz�d to execute sa,id Ftesolution.Motion was
seconded by Commissionz� Russell and carried unanimously.
`'ti The Mayor suggested that the C�ts oP Dttnedin be r eqs�estec� to adopt �
� s3miZar resolution addx�essed to the Conn�y Cammissioners.
The City I�aaage�r reqtaestPd that he be �nstructed relative to re�unii due
�r.Donald Alvord of i'unds advanced by Mr,A�.vord Por the 3astallation of gas and
watex msins and hydrants in the Sxycres� Sn�divisionswhich was prese�ted at the
meeting o� A.pril 6th,which is being held up pendin� completion o� a contract
covering aewe.� insta].lations outsi3e the City li�i.ts.He pointed out that ihe
two contxacts were sepaxate contrac�s and 3.ndependent of each othereTh�
m�tter vras �e�erred by consent,the Commis3ion agreeing to discuss the matter
in Executive SessianL:N'riday,�'un� 19thm
The Commission:�now adjourned as the Ciig Commission and aeti.ng as
Trustees of the Pension Fund admitted Eugene Wallaee,Electriaal Depar�ment,
Char].es Suggs,I,aborer,Public Service Department,and J'ohn D��indsey4Electrioal
Department into membership in the Pension P1.an on a motion by Commissi.oner
Rusaell ,wh3ch was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carxied unanimouslyo
�'here bei,ng no further business ,the meeting was adjour:ned at 5:25 P.M .
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Gzty Aud r and C1erk.
CITY CONIMISSION MEETING
June 15, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Rus�ell, W� E. Crown, Jr.
W. E. Stra.ng, Jr., John W. Bates
June 1:�, 1953
Gentlemen:
The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on «�nday a£ternoon,
June 15, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be
held ior the purpose of di_scussing �Ghe items Zisted on the attached agenda.
FCI�I: s
Enclosure
S�.ncerely yours,
/s/ F. C, Middleton
Cit}� Manager
Agenda - Regular City Comniission Meeting City Hall
Auditoriwn
June 15, 1953 - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Reverend Hugh Powel., Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting o�' June 1, 1953.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Deep Well Turbine Pump.
B. Booster Pump. (For Clearwater Beach)
C. Eight inch Cast Iron Pipe for Water znstallation.
la.. Continuation af Public Hearing on Sanitary Sewer in Pierce Street from
Highland Avenue, west for approximately 320 feet.
5. Commission's consideration oi':
A. Managerfs report with reference to ad�itional parking on Clearwater
Beach.
B. Nlissouri Avenue Right of Way, (Letter from Attorney Phillips)
G. Letter from Miss �1aud NIathews regarding offer .fqr sale of land to
the City oi �learwater.
6, Commission's consideration of items from the City Attarney�s 0£fice,
A. Approral af join� lease between City and the Clearwater Rifle Cluh
and Clearwater Police Pistol Club.
B. Appr.oval of lease betw�en the City and �he Clearwater Power Squadran.
C. Ordinance #631�, regarding method of qualifying and certifving'
candidates for election.
D. Ordinance �635, regarding use af voting machines.
E. Ordinance #63$, regard�ng extension of closing hours for bars to
comply with Caunty i,aw.
F. Resolution vacating easement in Skycrest Subdivision. (Mr. Leo But�er)
G. Letter from iyir. A. T. Cooper,, Jr.
H. Letter from Mr. Ra1gh Richards regarding compromise of taxes for the
Clearwater Beach Court.
I. AssessmenL Resolution for paving of I,ake Drive from Harvard 5treet to
Gulf-to-Bay Boulsvard.
J, Approval oi seti;lement of I,ittle vs. City of Clear�aater.
�, Cammission's consideratian of items froar the Zoning Board,
�. Utility Imrrovements.
9. Lot i�owing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consenti of the
C orr,�ni s sion .
Adjournment
Ccmmission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
June 11, 1�53
To uThom it may Concern:
I am sorry I cannot be at this mee�ing. We do not want sewerage on Pierce
St. at the present t�ime. I see no sence in paying for setiverage when rny spectic
tank is in good condition. The price is much higher than we can aiford.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mrs. Robert Kunnen
/s� Mr. Robert Kunnen
Chicago, June 2nd, 1953
Re; I,ots g& 10 in I��r7� Sec 12-29-15
Pinallas Groves,
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I'. C. NIiddl.eton, City �lanager,
Gity Hall
Clearwater, Florida.
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Dear Sir:
About March 25th, 1953, Z called 3t your office regarding the possibilitp
of the City of �learwater purchasing the above described 10 acres of land adjoining
the Municipal Airport, in as much as they had taken title to all the property
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CITY C�iISSION N'iEETING
June I.S, 19�3
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surrounding these ten acres. At the time you �idvised me to wri.te you a letter
which you woulei submit to the C�,ty Co�.nci1.. This has been delayed on acc�unt
of the owner of one half of the property not giving me anything definite �q
work on, although she would like to dispose of it. In other words, she yrishes
me to see what I can do and then let her know, as I have advised her representa,
tive here in Ck�icago that T was untailliug to do business with her attorney.
I, too, am willing to dispose of my half interest and am willing to se11
my undivided ha1,f if the owner oi the other undivided half d�es not wish to
sell. When first sold, aboixt twenty �ears �go or so, thi,s proper�y sold for
�500Q and considering the vast growth of C].ea�water since then, I think it is
still worth at least this to the City af Clearwater, and fee� sure that I could
convince my partner to malce up her mind definitely, if the City wpuld make me a
defanzte o.ffer in writing that I may slzaw her.
WilZ you, therefore, kindly submit the pr.operty for purchase at your next
meeting �nd adv�.se me at your convenience wliat the results are, mak3ng a
definite offer? ]3y doing so you will greatly oblige
Very truly yours,
(I�[iss ) /s% i�aude riiathews
2931 N. Burling S�.=
Chicag,a 14, I11.
Mr. Francis �tid�ileton
Ci�y Manager '
Glearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. T�iiddleton:
May 1$th, 1953
I am wr�ting you with reference to the Clearwater Beach Court property
which was formerly occupied by the Berner Estate under a lease fr�m the City.
I am writing y�u with particular reference to the 1952 taxes on this prapart}*,
The Berner lease provided that no City taxes would be assessed, and that
the lessee should pay County taxes. This ].ease had been held by the Hernzrs
and their predecessors for some twenty years, and County taxes have been paid
fc?^ every year up to and including 1951. The County taxes for 1952 amounted �to
�$�7.$l, and the Berners had every intention of pay3ng �hem. However, under date
�.f November lOth, 1952 the Berners received notice from the City stating that the
lea�e tTis hereby cancelled and terminated'r. The result og this was that the
winter season's business for Clearwater Beach Court was absolutely ruined, The
permanent tenants who were then in the Caurt heaxd about this action on �he part
of the City and promptly moved out of the Qlear�rater Beach Court to obtain
accomodations elsewhere. Furthermore, the Berners co?�ld not proceed to s�end
the necessary funds to get the prop,�rty in proper rental condition for the wintsr
season because they never knew from one day to the next when a suit mig:�t be fiZed
by the City to put them off the property. Gonseque�tly they receyved no rental
whatever during �he winter season, and they were unable to pay these taxes,
[�Th�n Nir. ivelson came along and wanted to lease this property from the City,
the Berners were pretty much in a position to make or break this deal. If they
had refused to surrender their 2ease to make o�ay for NIr. 1Velson, the matter would
no doubt have dragged out in the Courts for a long i;ime and it is very doubtiul
that the lease to Nelson could have been completed. However, the Berners pro-
ceeded to cooperate with Nelson and with the City, and thus made it possible for
the Nelson laase to be corapleted. During the period of negotiation, the Berners
wexe approached by other parties who were in�erested in preventing the A�elson
lease, and were offered substantial sums for an assignment oi their lease.
However, the Berners had given tk:�ir word to VIr. �Telson that they would agree to
a cancellation and surrender o#' their lease upon payment o£ cartain consideration
and they stood by their ward with Mr. j�elson.
The City has paid the 1952 �ounty taxes amounting to �$27.8i. Under all of
the circ�mstances in this c ase, I do not feel that it wou:Id be fair for the City
to expect the Berners to bear all of these taxes. In fact, tl�e parties in the
Berner Estate naturally feel that they shauld nat Ue required to pay any o£ these
taxes, in view af the Cityts actzon in cancelling their Zease. However� it seems
to me that it would be fair under the circumstances for the City to bear one half
of Lhe 1952 taxes and for the Berners to stand the other half. T tl-ierefore attach
hereto my check for �GL�13.91 payable to the City, and offer th�s in fu11 settlemen�
of aZl Ziability on the par� oP �he Berner estate x"or 1952 County taxes on the
Clearwater Beach Caurt.
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Very �ruly yours,
/sf Ralph Richards
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 15, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, after Public Hearing on December 22 A.D, 1952, the City Gommission
o£ the Citq of Clearwater, Florida, determined �hat certain worlc �nd imp�ovements
hereinafter described should ba done and made, and
VIHEREAS, pursuant thereto said improvements have been made as follows:
Construct a concrete curb on the East and West side of Lake Drive artd
construct a 30 foat pavement on Lake Drive from the existing road��a8�r., ,Z".��' ��
of Harvard Street, and to make all necessary fill anc3 construct ��
necessary drainage structure in Lake Drive to provide adequate drainag� �
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 123 and other pert�.nent provisions
of the Citp Char�er, aFter said improvements shall have been comple�ed, the City
Commission shall assess the cost thereo� agains� the properties iacing and
abtztting said 3mprovements so made, and
WHEREAS, certain parcels of real estate faeing and abutting said improvements
have been benef�ted by said improvements and the pro�-rata cost thereof shall be
assessed against said parcels.
N�W, THERErORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater
Fl�rida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
l. That the above described improvements on �ake llrive from Gulf-to�Bay
Boulevard to Harvard Streez, be and the same are hereby accepted and approved as
having been completed.
2. Tha� the following dQscribed properties facang an� abutting said Faving
improvements are hereby deemed to have been beneiited by said improvements in the
following proportions of the cost thereof and the same are hereby assessed in
accordance with the following schedule,
ASSESSMENT
Paving Lake Drive fror,� Gulf To Bay Boulevard to Harvard Street
Total (.ost �p9,6$5•2$ Cost per front i't, �l�.06-
Owner
Nannabell W. Cook, et al
Brunt i+�ill Hill
5ilver Spring, Md.
George Kosto
lb2b Harvard Street
Clearwater, Florida
James Make
240 Proctor
Dayton, Ohi,o
George EGonomides
531 South Lake Drive
Clearwater, Florida
Gust Ecc�nomides
531 South Lake Drive
Clearwater, Florida
George C, Bieltz
5561g Chatfield
Cleveland, Ohi.o
James Andrews
c%o United Realty Co,
Clearwater, Florida
Jos. Ghichetti
150$ East Cleveland Street
�learwater, Florida
Jos. Chichetti
Charles S. Walker
1760 bartmouth S�reet
Clearwater, Florida
Charles S. G?alker
Charl.es S. Walker
Property
Replat of Lakewood
Subdivisior_
nT. 11 of w. z5ot
of Lot 1
S. $0 � of AT. 1611
of W. 150' of Lot 1
S. 75 r of ?�r. 236 � o�'
w. 15ot of Zo� 1
5• 75' of N. 3llt o�'
W. 150' of Lot 1
S. 751 of nT. 3�6� o�
V�j. 150 T of Lo� 1
�. '72.2° of W. 15ot
of I,ot 1
I�ot 3
Revised Plat of Keystone
Manor, Block K
Lot 1
�v. ls� a� Lot z
Lot 2, less N, 1S�
Lot 3
Lot !�
Fron,.-t�Ft . Am�%�
$0 3z�.64
75 30y..35
75 3oy..35
75 304.35
71.2 2�$.93
130 5z7.54
6$.44 z77.73
15 60.$7
53.62 217.59
69.�1 2�#Z.b7
b0 z43 . �.�
( C ontinr�sd ?
Owner
Crest Lake Park,
City oi Clearwater
1'eter Treola
101 South Lake Dri.ve
Clearwater, F],orida
Esta�e of T. 8. Purcell
c/o Florence M. Purcell
Florence M. Purcell
115 South Lake Drive
Clearwater
Florence I�I, Purcell £,ot 4 6$.96 279.$1�
TOTAL 23$6.71 �96g5.2$
3. That if said assessmenL-s herein made are not paid within ten (10) days
from the making izereof, this Commission shall thereafter by formal action approve
the issuance of improvement certificates against sai.d property for which
assessments are herein made.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June A. D. 1953.
CITY CCMMISSION MEETING
,Tune 15, 1953
( Coni;inued )
Property
Revised Plat of Keystone
AZanor, Block I
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
1262.30 5122.�2
6�•5 245.51
71.z7 2�9.z1
70. Ol 2$�..10
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and �lerk
/s� Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
RESOLUTION
[aHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City oi
Glearwater, F��rida, that the property described t�elow should be Gleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property ax�d charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOV� THEREFQRE BE IT RESOLVED by the City �ommission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said Ci�y, shall be
cleaned of weed,s, grass and/or underbrush within ten (ZO) days after notice in
writing to the ovmers thereof to do so and that upon failure ta comply with said
notic�, the Czty shall p�rform such cleaning and charge the costs �hereof against
the respeetive propertiss in: accordance wi�h Section 12$ of the Charter of the
Cit� of C1,earwater, as amended.
Name
John U. Bird
100� N. F�. Harrison
Clearwater, Florida
Paul Schmenke
32 Hotfman
Franklin Square
Lor_g Tsland, N.Y.
Helen L, peftger
$51 Eldorado Ave.
Clearwater, �lorida
Rose M. Parrino
202 S, Matanzas Avenue
Tarnpa, FZorida
E11a Manning
1502 Inman Avenue
T'ampa, Florida
Minnie S. Engle
326 - 3rd Avenue S.
S�. Petersburg, Florida
Laura E. BalTmer
211� W. Taffin St.
Fostoria, Ohio
ilescription
Lots ? & $
Block H
Navajo Park
Lots3, 4&5
Block l�
North Shore Park
Lot 2
B1ock $
Man dalay
Lot 3
Block $
Man�'aiay
Lot !�
Block $
Mandalay
I,ots 4., 5 & 13
Falm Bluff First Add.
Lot 9
Block C
Fairmoz�t
Cost
�10.00
15,00
1�. C�0
L� . 00
4.00
9.00
$.00
/�9
Name
Maxvin J, Beasley
211 S, Mars Avenue
Clearwater, F1,orida
Clark H. Woodward
1�OQ Cathectral Avenue
VJashington lb, D.C.
George W. Carr
122 W. 35th st.
Erie, Pa.
Reade F. Z'illey
Box. $$
Glearwater, Florid.a
CTTY COMMIS$ION P�IEETING
dune 15, 1953
Description
Lot $
Block F, Unit 5
Skycrest
Lots � and 6
B1ock H, Unit 6
5kycrest
Lot 9
B�.ock I, Unit '7
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block F
Keystone l�Ianor
Cost
$5.ao
10.00
5.00
5.00
Marigold L. Davis Lot g �.��
BO� 30$$ Block A
Clearwater, Florida Breeze Hills
F. Arthur Hall Lot; 15 5.00
113Z I�Tarine Avenue �lock C
Clearwater, Florida Boulevard Pines
Trace N. Delamater Lot lb 5.00
1006 S. Greenwood Block C
Clearwater, Florida Boulevard Pines
Pau1 J. Chipello Lot 13 4.00
163? E. Cleveland Block E
Clearwater, Florida Keystone i�fanor
Robert I. Lyon Lot 11�. 1�.00
3947 Jocelyn St. Bloc� �
Washington, D, C. Keystone Manor
PASSED AND ADOPTr^.D BY THE Ci�y Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
thas 15th day of June, A.D. z953.
ATTEST:
�s/ H. G. V�lin�o
City Audi��r and Clerk
vlr. Francis NIiddleton
�ity iaanager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Franciss
�s/ Herb�rt M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
June 1�, 1953
I am enclosing a resolution that was adopted by the Board in its regu,yar meeting
of June 10, 1g53.
In accordance with our telephone conversation, you will ge�G your Board to accept
this praperty and try to enter into an agzeement with the County Commissianers
for the shelling �.nd paving of the Grand Avenue immediately in front of our
s�hooL
It is my sincere hope that every effort will be taken by your Board to see that
this street is completed at an early date and that i.t �s of proper width and goes
all the v;ray through to Druid Hoad so that the traffic to ana from the school may
be properly controlled.
Sincex�ely yours,
�s/ Floyd (Christian)
PJ� Superintendent of Public Instruction
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Tnstruction oi Pinell,as County, Florida, is
contemplating the construction of a new high school in the City of Clearwater}
Florida, and
GVHERE9S, the Board af Public Instruction of Pinellas Countp, Florida, has
title to the follo�ring descrzbed property:
The East fifty {50) feet of the NE� of the SW� o�' Section 13, Tawnship
29S, Hange l�E, lying within fifty (50) feet of the center line of �he
extensa.on of �ounty Road #31�, and
(Continued)
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C'TT`l COMMISSION MEETTI�G
June l5, 1953
(Continued)
C+JI-IERLASy the said Board of Public Ins�truction deems it appropriate, advisable
and to the best interest of the public to convey the abo�re describsd 1a�d to the
City of Clearwater, Florida, for right-of-way purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bp the Board of Publia Tnstruction of
Pinell�s Caunty, Florida, in session duZy and regularl.y assembled as �ollows:
That the above descriUed property be conveyed to the City of Clearwater,
Florida, for r3ght-of-�oay purposes, and the agproprzate officia�s are herehy
au�horized to execute and deliver to the City of Clearwater an appropriate deed
to the above described property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lOtli day of June A. D. 1953•
�s/ A. F. Green
Chairman, I3oard of Public Instruction
At�est:
�s/ Floyd T, �hristian
Secretary, Board of Public Instructian
To: June $, 1953
F. C. NIiddleton, City Manager
From: 0. Ti. Anderson, Secty. Zoning Board
Subject: Homewaters Subdivision Plat
At the .regular meeting of the Zoning Board, held Thursc�ay evening, June !�, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the plat for "Homewatars Subdivision",
submitted by Lewis Homer, be aFproved.
NOTE:
Tha Board's recorunendation approving the above p�.at is with the ur.cierstanding
that it mests with all the requirements of the City of Clearwater Ordinance
�632, dated March 16, 1.953.
Attached here��ith is a copy of Mr. Homer�s Homewaters Subdivision plat.
Juna 11, 1953
To: Mr. Middleton
From: Mr. Lickton
Subject: Homewater Subdivision Plat
The above mentioned subject has been reviewed,and approved, suBject t� the
Boards recommenda�ions. It is felt �hat the easements should be dedicated on
the plat.
ihe oianer has agreed to show easements on the rea.r o£ lots and tracts and along
the W. siae of Tract $.
May 26, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Floricla
Gentlemen:
As Trustees af the City of Gle�rwater EmployeesT Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Eugene Wallaae, E1ec�rs.cian in the Electrical Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a Tifirst c�ass�t risk.
The above employee hegan his service with the City on Jan. 6, 1953, is under
W5 years af age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service, It is hereby
recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very trulq yours,
Advisory Committee of the Empiopees� Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ HeZen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Niay 26, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, FZorzda
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of �lear.aater Empl,oyees' Per..sion Fund, yau are hereby
noti£ied that Charles Sugge, L�borer in the Public Serv�ce De�artment, has been
duly examined by a local physician and aesi,gnated by him as a��first c3asa9� risk.
CI7,'Y CQMMISSION MEETTNG
June 15, 1953
(Continued)
The above emp�oyee began his service w�th the City on Novemoer 3, 1952. He
is under 1�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civi7. Serviee. It is
heseby reco,nmended by the Advisory Committee tha� he be aa.cepted zn�o me�bership.
Very tr�uly yaurs,
Advisory Committee o� the Emploqeesr Pension Funci
/s/ Paul Kane, Chair:nan
/s� Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwatex, Florida
GentlemEn:
i�ay 26, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employeea� Pension Fund, you are hereby
noti.fied that John D. Lindsey, Flec�rician in tne Electrical Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and desigr,,ated by hira as a+�f.irst class{' risk.
The above employee began his service wii;h the Cit}� on November l, 1952. He
is under l�5 years of age and mee�s the requi•r�eraents of our Givil Serviee. It 3.s
hereby reco�nrnended by the Advisorp Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Mr. Francis iMiddleton
C:ity hSanager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear T�ir. n2iaa�etor,:
Very truly yours,
Advisory Comniittee of the Employees' Per.sion Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�s/ Helen Feters
�s/ Dick Nelson
June l, 1953
I re�resent �rank Latimer and Helene Latimer, who, as you kno��, have leased
from the City a certain piece of property situated on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
They now hava erected a boat dock and an es�ablislvnent where �hey sell fishing
suppliss, bait, etc. The lease �rovides that th�y may sell fishing tackZe, bait,
etc. The lease provides that they may sell fishing tackle, bait and may rer_t
boats. In addition, the lease provides tha� they ma3• sell sof� drinks,
Nir. Latimer and his wife are desirous of obtaining an amendment to the
lease which will enable them to se11 beer at tiieir Flace of business. I under-
stand that Mr. La�timer has discussed this matter with Raayor Brown.
Mr. Latimer has con�acted residents who rsside in t�.e near vicinity and has
obtained the consent of some ti,*enty five people who al�, state that they have no
objections to the lease being amended so as to enable him �o sell beer on the
premises.
On behalf of Mr. Latimer and his wife I wish to request the City to execute
an a�cendment to the said Iease to enabZe him to se1Z heer on the premises. It
will be appreciated if }�ou will place this mattei befare the Gity Commission.
Very truly yours,
�s� A. T, Cooper, Jr.
ATC�msg Thompson and Coopsr, Attorneys
PETITION
This is to certify that we have no ob�ections to the granting of a license
to sell beer, to the Gulf to Bay Boat � Bait Camp, 3$4S Guli to Bay Blvd. managed
and operated by the Overlys.
signea vy twenby-five persons.
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C3TY COMMISSION MEETING
,Tune 15, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Instruction of Pinellas County, Florida, has
iit3e ta the following described land:
Tl�e East fifty t50) feet of the NE� of the SW� of Section 3.3,
Township 29S, Range ZSE, lying within fifty (50) feet of the center
line of the extension of �ounty Road #34,
and has offered by R�solution to convey to the City of Clearwater, I'lorida, the
above described land £or right�of-way pur�oses, and
WHEREAS, the City Gommission nf the City o� Clearwat�r, Florida, has carefullp
considered the offer to conveg, and
WHEREA9, it is the feeling of the City Commission of the City oi Clearwater
that the construction and paving of Grand �venue, which is the land embraced in
the above offer, will be primarily for the use and benefit of p�ople and trai�ic
using the school facilities of the contemplated new County High School in
�lear�vater, and tha� said street is no�i necessary as a City strset, and
WHEREAS, the Gity Gommission has previously gone on record requesting the
Pinellas Board of Countg Commissioners �o pave Grand Avenue from Druid Road north
to S�anset Point Road, and
WHEREAS, the Cit�y Commission of the City of �learwater deems it appropriate,
advisable and to the best interest of th�e G�.ty to decline acceptance af title to
the above described land.
NOW, TH�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission o� the City of Clesrwater
in session duly regularl� assembled as follows:
1. That the aboee described land be conveyed by the Board of Public Ix�structi�n
to the Countq of Pinellas for right-of-:�:ay purpose�, and that the County of Piaellas
acti,ng bp and tY�rough its Honorable County Commissioners extend Grand Avenue from
Druid �oad to Sunset Point Road, paving same.
2. T,at the Citq of Dunedin is hereby requssted to pass a Resolution similar
to this nesolution directed to the Board of County Gommissioners requesting
action on the extension an� paving oZ �rand Avenue. �
PASSED AND ADOPTED THiS 15th day of June A. D, a.q53v
�s/ Herbert M. Brown
2dayor-Commissioner
Attestt
/s/ I�. G, wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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