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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1953
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, August 3, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
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Herbert N. Brown
John W. Bates
Wm. E. Crown, Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Absent:
Jack Russell
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
City Manager
Chief of' Police
City Engineer
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The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
the Reverend Franklin P. Smith, Associate Pastor of First Methodist Church,
Clearwater. The Mayor announced that Mr. Charles Phillips, City Attorney, was
absent on vacation. The Mayor stated that he had received a letter of resignation
from Mr. Robert Wilson, City Prosecutor, and that his duties will be assumed by
the Assistant City Attorney to be appointed today. The Mayor submitted the name
of Mr. B. J. Driver as the Assistant City Attorney who would take on the duties
of Prosecutor and also be an assistant to the City. Attorney. Commissioner
Strang moved that the resignation o~ Robert Wilson as Prosecuting Attorney for
the City of Clearwater be accepted with regret and that he be given two weeks
leave ~th pay and that he be allowed to finish up all appeals that he has
pending at this time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Honorable B. J. Driver be appointed
Assistant City Attorney to serve at the will of the Commission to work under the
direction of' the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and
carried unanimously.
Subsequent to his appointment, Mr. Driver came forward to assume the duties
of' Assistant City Attorney.
The City Manager said that he had overlooked reading the complete bid of
the Y-B Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Company which included as an alternate
bid an air conditioning single unit including the duct work for the amount of
$5,175.00. After some discussion, it was decided that there was no error on the
part of the bidder, that it was a bona fide bid and could be considered.
Commissioner Strang suggested that the minutes of July 20th be amended by adding
under the air conditioning bids for City Hall the Y-B Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Company's alternate bid for a single unit air conditioner and duct
work for .5,175.00, this was read as $~,4g5.00 for the unit and $690.00 for the
duct work. Commissioner Strang moved the minutes of July 20th be accepted with
this wmendment without being read in accordance with the copies furnished each
member in writing, subject to any conditions that Commissioner Russell might
want to make. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that three bids had been received for three 2"
Copes Feedwater regulators and one 1" Copes pump governor for the Gas Plant.
The bids were read as follows:
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Industrial Supply Corp., Twmpa
H. K. Wilson, St. Petersburg
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156.40
132.80
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be re~erred to the City Manager for
tabulation and a report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that six bids had been received on the construction
of a storm sewer on Greenwood Avenue from Cleveland to Drew Street and Pierce
Street from Prospect to Myrtle. The bids were read as f'ollows:
Mariani-O'Brien, Inc., St. Petersburg
Stanfie1d Constr. Co., Inc., Tampa
D. W. Browning, Daytona Beach
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater
Lawrence & Rutledge, Largo
Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon ~prings
$9,988.75
8,825.00
12,365.00
8,649.50
7,116.75
6,430.00
T.he City ~~nager recommended the low bid of the Paul Giuliani Company at $6,430.00,
subject to the City Attorney's approval ot the bid bond; if it is not approved,
the Manager recommended accepting the bid of Lawrence & Rutledge, Largo.
Commissioner Bates moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted regarding
awarding the contract for the Greenwood and Pierce Street storm sewer project to
Paul Giuliani in the amount of $6,430.00, provided the City Attorney in his
investigation finds that his bid bond is properly drawn; it it is not properly
drawn, the contract will be awarded to the next low bidder, Lawrence and Rutledge,
in the amoun~ of 17,116.75. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimou81y~
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1953
Regarding the bids for a new car for the Fire Chief, the City Manager
recommended accepting Bid #4 (Lokey Motor Company) for an eight cylinder
Oldsmobile at .2,094.04. Commissioner Strang moved that the recommendation ot
the City Manager be approved to purChase an Oldsmobile at a cost of $2,094.04.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained that the proposed air conditioning system tor
the City Hall would include the basement, the main floor and one office upstairs
if the bid for the single unit is accepted and one window unit would be needed
for the other orfice on the second floor. He said that it would be necessary
for the City to provide some carpentry work worth about $100.00 to install
electrical connections to the basement and to install a water lIne to the unit
and the cooling tower. The City Manager reported that only one company, the
Y-B Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Company, had bid on the single unit system,
set up as an alternate on the original invitation to bid. He recommended that
their bid of $5,175.00 be accepted for the single unit system. He requested that
'the Commission give approval of a work order for $6,394.00 which would cover the
extra work on the installation if they wished to accept the air conditioning bid.
Commissioner Crown moved that the Commission accept the City Manager's recommenda-
tion and approve the work order for $6,394.00, subject to the individual concur.
rence therewith of Mr. Strang and Mr. Bates upon their having a chance to look
over, the technical details. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of E. H. Holcomb, Jr.,
to install storm sewer on Mandalay Avenue from Causeway Boulevard to Acacia
Street at a cost of $24,305.25. Mr. Holcomb was present in the audience, and
upon being questioned, stated tpat he was sure that the work would be completed
within 45 working days and that it was perfectly agreeable to him to include in
the contract the usual clause providing for penalties of $25.00 a day ror any time
over the 45 day period. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's
recommendation to award the contract for the various items in connection with the
storm sewer on Mandalay in accordance with the specifications as publicized be
issued to E. H. Holcomb, Jr., in the amount of $24,305.25. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the sanitary
sewer north of Stevenson Creek but pointed out that the proposed sewer did not
refer to Charles Street only as set out in the agenda because it would run in the
easement between Charles Street and the south side of Granada, and Charles Street
and the north side of Sedeeva, and would serve the lots on the south side of
Granada and the north side of Sedeeva as well as Charles Street. The City
Engineer outlined the proposed plans as calling for an eight inch sewer in the
two easements to run to a small lift station on the parkway at the west side of
Edgewater, then to carry it in a force main to the proposed sewer on Sunset
Point Road. He estimated the cost of the lift station at $1,500.00 and the total
cost per lot as $160.00. Mr. WM. Dunn from the County Health Department reported
that recent tests showed water with algae growth in it, that some septic tanks
had overflowed and that water was standing in the streets in some spots. The
Mayor suggested that since it appeared that the matter had not been properly
advertised that the Public Hearing be deferred and that the City Engineer
advertise the project and the boundaries and give notice to the property owners.
Mr. W. C. Sage of the Edgewater Drive Association addressed the Commission
approving the deferring of the hearing. Commissioner Crown suggested that the
City Engineer have figures prepared on a square footage basis at the next Public
Hearing. Commissioner Strang moved that a Public Hearing be advertised on a
proposed sanitary sewer in the Charles Street area bounded on the north by the
south side of Granada, on the east by the west side of Wilson, on the south by
the north side of Sedeeva, and on the west by Edgewater Drive, on August 17th.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried. Commissioner Crown did
not vote.
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The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of the Christian Science
Society for an exception to the Zoning Ordinance to permit erection of a Church
building on Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 1, Russell Subdivision. The Acting City
Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request be denied as to
Lots 6 and 7 but that the request be granted as to Lots 8 and 9, He also read
letters protesting against the granting of the request from M. Ray Lowrey,
Clarence M. Clarke, Philip Schumacher, Eugene Kalb, Richard W. Higgins, Jake
Flowers and Thelma Nall Gillespie, property owners in the immediate vicinity,
filed by Mr. Ben Krentzman, their attorney. Mr. Clarence M. Clarke requested
that the hearing be postponed to a later date so that the objectors might be
represented by counsel (Mr. Krentz~an) who was unable to attend due to the fact
that he had a case in Court. Mr. ~ugene Kalb addressed the Commission objecting
to any exception. Mr. Schumacher also opposed the granting of the petition,
expressing the fear that if the request were granted and the church did not
erect a building the property might be used for a bar or a filling station.
Mr. Alfred ~~rshall, attorney for the Christian Science Society, read a Resolution
which he had prepared in the event that the City granted an exception as to
Lots 8 and 9, in which Resolution it was set out that the exception was granted
for a church building only and that the property could be put to no use except
for a church building or R-I usage. Prior to the adoption or the last Zoning
Ordinance, the zoning of the property would have permitted a church building in
that area. The Mayor stated that in his opinion there had been proper evidence
introduced to show that there was a sign placed on the property and many of the
property owners have been so informed and at least the sign had given most of
the people constructive notice that there would be a church there someday.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3. 1953
He said he also believed this conclusion would be upheld in a Court of law it
the Commission were to rule otherwise than as the Zoning Board recommended.
Commissioner Crown moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be approved
and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the Resolution to the
ettect that a church and a church only on Lots 8 and 9 would be permitted in
view ot facts that have been brought out that there was at least constructive
notice to allot these objectors betore they bought their property. Motion wan
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Commission discussed the proposal ot the A & W Glads, Inc.. to
purchase capacity in the Sewage Disposal Plant for the company's properties lying
outside the City limits, Unit 9 ot Skycrest and approximately 32.6 acres belonging
to Doris Alvord. Mr. A. T. Cooper. attorney tor A & W Glads, explained that the
A & W Glads would pay $Si650.00, tor tpe capacity to be allocated to Unit 9 of
Skycrest.. Mr. Herman Go dner, attorney tor Mrs. Doris Alvord. stated that ot
the $13,350.00 estimated to reserve capacity tor the acreage owned by Mra. Doria
Alvord, the corporation would pay $5,350.00 immediately as an option to reserve
the capacity tor two years, the remaining $8,000.00 to be paid by Mrs. Alvord at
any time up to the end ot the two year period; it the t8.000.00 is not paid by
that time, the $5,350.00 would be forfeited to the City. Commissioner Crown
moved that the agreement as outlined in the discussion and summarized as tollows:
that the Skycres~ property i~ accordance with this map (which should be made a
part of the minutes) east ot Hercules Avenue designated as Unit 9 and also the
unplatted acreage consisting ot 32.6 acres directly east thereof shall have
allocated to it the required capacity ot the Skycres~ Disposal Plant in considera-
tion for a total amount of .22,000.00 to be paid and distributed as follows:
Unit 9 at a cost or $8.650.40 to be paid in cash immediately by A & W Glads Inc.;
allocated to the 32.6 acres ot unplatted area for a total cost of $13,349.60, to
be paid on the basis of $5,350.60 immediately for a two year option covering the
area and a balance of $8,000.00 to be paid within the two year period at the time
the option is exercised, and should this option not be exercised within the two
year period from date of signing an agreement, the said 35,350.60 would be
forfeited and that the proper City officials be authorized to contract in general
in conformity with that submitted by Mr. Goldner upon the approval of the contract
by the City Attorney with Doris Alvord and that a supplemental independent con-
tract with A & W Glads covering Unit 9. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried upanimously.
Mr. Raymond Silo, developer of Skycrest Terrace Subdivision, told the City
Commission it was his understanding that the Skycrest Disposal Plant had
sufficient capacity not contracted for to take care of his development and in-
quired as to the possibility of contracting for this unused capacity. The City
Engineer estimated that the Plant had sufficient capacity not contracted for to
take care of this subdivision. He estimated that the trunk line to connect this
subdivision with the City sewer would cost $2,900.00, the sewer system within the
subdivision would cost $7,000.00, and the pro rata share in the Disposal Plant
would be $9,000.00. The Mayor suggested that an agreement be entered into
for sewer service subject to:
1. All this territory coming into the City limits.
2. The developers working out with Mr. Middleton a contract prepared
in accordance with the new subdivision ordinance.
3. The City to pay for the water line up to the subdivision.
Commissioner Crown suggested that the Commission request the City Manager and
the City Attorney to proceed with the drafting ot various contracts necessary
both to extend the project and also to bring it into the City limits; that the
plant capacity of $9,000.00 be paid tor immediately, the $7,000.00 and the
13,000.00 approximately would be assessed just against the first three tiers
of lots which would then be in the City limits and could be assessed; that
regarding the water contract, that the City would pay for the trunk line of 300
teet at a cost of $750.00 to the subdivision, from there on the developer to pay
in advance under the usual refunding contract. Commissioner Crown moved that
the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the
necessary ordinances and contracts to bring Skycrest Terrace Subdivision into
the City and to carry out the tentative agreement reached here today for water
and sewage disposal. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
Regarding the street lighting on Mandalay Boulevard, the City Manager
reported that he had not received the drawing from the General Electric or the
Westinghouse Companies but that it would be ready for the meeting on August 17th.
He had an estimate from the Electric Department showing that it would cost
$7,000.00 in addition to the amount already appropriated to install the new type
mercury lights. It was suggested that the Florida Power Corporation might be
willing to pay a portion or all of the cost. A letter from the Clearwater Beach
Association was read approving the proposal to install modern lighting. By
consent, the Commission agreed to deter the matter tor further consideration,
the plan for the lights to be worked out later atter there is a chance to see
what can be worked out with Florida Power Corporation. The Mayor appointed a
Committee of Commissioners Bates and Crown to work on this matter.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. John C. Blocker, attorney, request-
ing that the Commission write a letter to the Florida Railroad and Public
Utilities Commission indicating approval ot the application of Mr. C. V. Roberts
to operate a limousine service in tpe upper portion ot Pine lIas County north ot
Main Street in Largo. The letter stated that Mr. Roberts intends to offer
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CITY COl~.USSI ON MEETING
Al..gust .3, 1953
limousine service from Drew Field in Tampa and Pinellas International Airport
to Clearwater and other towns in the vicinity. A letter was read from Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney, protesting on tho behalf of Mr. George Ware and pointing out
that the local cab companies are already serving the airporto. A letter was also
read from Mr. Owen Allbritton, attorney, writing for Mr. William L. Ward, protest-
ing that local taxicab companies are already providing adequate transportation
to the airports. After some discussion, Commissionor Crown moved that the Mayor
appoint a Committee to investigate this matter with the local cab companies
with authority to instruct the City Manager to write a letter as determined to,
the Railroad Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
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The Mayor appointed Commissioners Crown and Bates to serve on this
Committee.
The City Manager informed the Commission that tpe new Plumbing Code has been
completed and requested that a Committee be appointed to work with the City
Engineer, the City Manager, the Plumbing Inspector and the Plumbers Committee 1n
bringing it to the Commission. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor be
requested to appoint such a Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates and Strang to serve on this Committee.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 640, which would amend the liquor laws to
permit the 200 feet between a church and a bar and the 500 feet between a school
and a bar to be measured by following the shortest route of pedestrian travel
along the street from the main entrance of the church to the main entrance ot
the bar or from the nearest point of the school grounds, in accordance with the
State Law. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 640 be approved on its first
reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously_
Commissioner Crown moved that ordinance 640 be considered on its second reading
by title only by unanimous consent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 640 by title only.
Commissioner Bates moved that Ordinance 640 be passed on its second reading by
title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Item 9C, Assessment Resolution for curbing and widening Jupiter Avenue,
Rainbow Drive to Drew Street, was deferred.
A letter addressed to the City Commission by the City Attorney was read
which informed the Commission that ordinances have been prepared amending the
Zoning Ordinance, and an ordinance setting up a referendum for adoption of this
ordinance, and for ratification of three Legislative Acts passed by the 1953
Legislature and they will be ready for the consideration of the Commission at
the meeting of August 17th. The letter suggested that the Commission direct
the City Engineer to prepare a map so that proposed zoning changes may be
considered by the Commission prior to the August 17th meeting. By consent, it
was decided to hold an Executive Meeting on ThurSday, August 6th, to discuss
the matter.
The Mayor reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Floyd Christian,
Superintendent of Public Instruction, relative to a site for a proposed Negro
Swimming Pool in which Mr. Christian suggested that the City deed to the School
Board property now occupied by the Negro Cemetery in exchange for which the Board
of Public Instruction would deed to the City an area of like size east of Hol~
Avenue and north of the extended north line of the cemetery property for reloca-
tion of the same, the City to bear the expense of the removal of the present
cemetery to the new site. In addition, the School Board would deed a right-ot-way
for the extension of Russell Street to provide ingress and egress to the
swimming pool site and to the school's athletic facilities. The sketch accompany-
ing the letter showed the proposed site for the SWimming pool as being directly
north o~ the existing cemetery plot. Mr. Christian stated that this matter had
not been presented to the Board of Public Instruction but that he would be
pleased to take the matter up with the Board and convey any proposals the City
may wish to offer. The letter is set forth in the following pages of these
minutes and made a part thereof. Commissioner Crown moved that.the Mayor be
authorized to write a letter to the School Board setting forth the Commission's
concurrence with the plan for the location for the swimming pool and other
recreational facilities in connection with the colored school and setting forth
our willingness to cooperate in working out the financial and operational details
on a cost sharing basis regarding the Athletic Field. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the City
Manager be authorized to bring back a progressive report (relative to the cemetery).
The City Manager recommended the installation of two 2" water lines totalling
480 feet in the Bon Air Hill Subdivision outside the City, check for .360.00
being on hand from the developers. Commissioner Crown moved that the City
Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution which would require sixteen property
owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved
that the Lot Mowing Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Crown and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEErING
August 3, 1953
The City Manager reported that in response to the request of the
Shufrleboard Club for more courts, he was submitting a sketch sBowing the
loc8&ion ot eight proposed new courts at an estimated cost of t5,OOO.00. He
said that ~he work ot putting in a sidewalk on the south side of the property
and a retaining wall could be done by a City crew. The Mayor reported that he
and ~'. Bates had gone over the property and also the Hartsell property and
recommended that the Commission should give serious consideration to the
acquirement ot the Hartsell property tor park development and playground facili-
ties. Commissioner Crown moved that the work order be approved for the
construction of eight more shuffleboard courts as set forth in plans submitted
by the Shuffleboard Club and for ~he construction ot a sidewalk on the southern
boundary of the shuffleboard courts, at a cost not to exceed .5,000.00. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
the Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund admitted Virginia W. Tabbutt, Secretary at the Clearwater
Marina; Ray Brock, laborer in the Parks Department; Dietry Williams, laborer
in the Public Service Department; and Hastings Brooks, laborer in the Public
Service Department, into membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner
Strang Wbich was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:0; P.M.
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August 3, 1953
July 31, 195.3
Mayor-Corrunissioner Herbert r.1. Bro\"ffi
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
W. E. Strang) Jr.) John W. Bates
Gentlemen:
The Hegular I.leeting of the City Commission will be held in the City Hall Auditorium
on t.10nday) August 3, 1953, at l:.30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda will
be discussed at this time.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City r.~an:leer
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Agenda - Ret?;ular Commission 1\~oetin8 of August 3, 1953
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Hev. Franklin P. Smith) Associate Pastor of First Methodist Church.
2. Avproving the minutes of the Negular Meeting of July 20, 1953.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Feedwuter Hegulators.
B. Storm Sewers in Pierce St. and Greenwood Avenue.
4. Tabulation of bids for:
A. Automobile for Fire Department..
B. Air Conditionin6 for City Hall.
C. Storm Sewer in ~8ndalay Avenue.
5. Appointment of an Assistant City Attorney.
6. Continuation of Public Hearing on Sanitary Sewer north of Stevenson Creek.
(Sewer 01. Charles Street only).
7. Public Hearing on request by Christian Science Society to erect Church
Building, Lots 6, 7, $ and 9, Block 1, Russells Subdivision.
S. Co,umission I s consideration of:
A. Cost of installation of sewer system in Skycrest Terrace Subdivision.
B. Request of C. V. Roberts for certificate to operate a limousine service
through the City of Clearwater. (Letter from John C. Blocker,
St. Petersburg).
C. New Plumbing Code.
D. Manager's report with reference to street li~hting on j~ndalay Boulevard.
E. Sanitary ~ewer in Skycrest Subdivision outside City Limits.
9. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office.
A. Ordinance #640, amending Chapter 15 in regard to intoxicating liquors
to conform to the State.
B. Consideration of Referendum for Zoning changes and Ratification of
Special Acts.
C. Assessment Resolution for curbing and widening Jupiter Avenue, Rainbow
Drive to Drew Street.
10. Utility Improvements.
11. Lot Mowing Arplications.
12. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission.
Adjournment
C~nmission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
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#106 N. Orangeview Ave.
Clearwater, Florida
July 23, 1953
Ci.tv Commission
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, 1<1. Ray Lowrey, hereby files his \.,rritten objection to the
application of the Christian Science Society to be granted a permit to erect a church
building on Lots g and 9, Block 1, Russell's Subdivision.
I O\'In and occupy a residence lit the above address. The area in vlhich my home
and the proposed church site are located is presently zoned as R-I, and is in fact
an R-l Residential area, having attractive well-built hou:es occupied by single
family units.
I ~eel that the erection of a church in this area would create severe traffic
problems and that the noise and confusion caused by automobiles going to and from
the church building \'Jould change the residential nature of this area.
I sincerely request that you consider my objections at the public hearing to
be held on this matter on August 3, 1953.
Very truly yours,
ls/ M. Ray Lowrey
Similar letters on file from Clarence M. Clarke, Philip Schumacher,
'Richard W. Higgins, Jake Flowers, Thelma NaIl Gillespieo
Eugene Kalb,
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To the Hon. Mayor &
Members of the City Commission
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the tentative plan, sug3c~tcd by Clearwater residents interested
in further beautifying our city, of replac~ng the pr~sent light poles on
illandalay Road with modern, decor~J.tive, !:lore metropolitan poles equipped with
(each) a type of li~ht such as that used on th~ pier, the Board of Directors
of this Association as well as somo 7C~ of tlw owners of prop~rty on this Road
endorse and urge that thiG project be carried t,hru at the time the Road is
being repaved.
It is well known that not only visitors to the west coast scction of Florida
but our O\'ln !Jeople favor :,i.:lUdnlay as an evenir.g and Sunday dri veway. With this
Road matched \....ith the huautiful Cnusc\omy you Guntle:uen '{;Iill, in future time,
be mighty proud that yeu VJcre re sponsi ble for the imrroverncnt in lir.;hting. And
it is the G~neral orinion of our Directors that the City could not at this or
any future time lllak~ Cl b8t t.or ;.111-Clear\'Jat 0r community investment.
Sie;nfJd in beh:::>lf of [res. Dave Curtis
By /s/ Louis D' ^rl:nnd
Secty-Treas.
Clearwater Beach Association
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July 6th., 1953.
City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida.
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Gentlemen:
Re: Docket 3$04 CCB
Application of C. V. Roberts for certificate of Public Conveniance
and Nece~sity to operate a limousine service in that portion of
u~per Pinellas County exterlding north of Main Street extending
east and west in Lnrgo, Florida.
The above ap~licant has afplied to the Florida R.R. and Public Utilities Commission
at Tallahassee, Florida for a rermit to institute a limousine service within
the entire area serving the towns and municipalities thereof and will offer
limousine transportation facilities to the travelling public who are to use
the aviation facilities of Drew Field as the point of arrival or departure.
Mr. Roberts is able, reody and adequately financed to institute this service and
will activate a schedule of same to meet the arrival and departure of all
scheduled plane service at Drew Field, TSlnpa, Fla. upon heing granted the
required authority.
Since you and your co~nunity 8re not presently served by any service to and from
Drew Field for your plane connection, it is believed that you will undoubtedly
favor the institution of such a service by ~r. Roberts.
It would be most appreciated if you would have your Aayor or Clerk write a letter
addressed to the above corrunission briefly stating therein the favorable points
of consideration and request that such service be authenticated to Mr. Roberts.
In order. that all communications be submitted in proper form, please send the
letter to the undersigned for which purpose a self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Should yo\:1. want any additional inform":ltion, pleA-se let me kno\\f.
Yours truly,
/s/ John C. Blocker
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August 3, 195.3
Mayor and City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
I am writing on behalf of Mr. George Ware, in connection with the application
before you of a Mr. C. V. Roberts, for your approval of his being granted a
franchise by the Florida Railroad and Utility Commission, to furnish limousine
service between the Pinellas 60unty Air Port and Cle~rwater.
The statement contained in Mr. Robert's application to the effect that similar
services is not now available is not entirely correct.
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August 3, 1953
(Cont inued)
'Jlhe tuxicab companies in ",,rhich I;ir. '.\rare is interested and the other taxicab
companies operating in Clcanvater do furnish adequAte service, both to the
Pinellas County Air Port and to Tampa Municipal Air Port.
Under these conditions you 3rc rospectively renuested not bo endorse Mr.
Robert's applic~tion.
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7s/ Ben Krentzman
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The Honorable City Commission
City of Clearwater
Cl~arwater, Florida
August 3, 1953
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Re: AF!;lication to Clcar\'I:ltcr City COlnmission for a favorable
re~ort to the Florida Railroad nnd Fublic Utilities
COI:unission in behalf' of a lilr;ousine service operating
to and from Pinellas Oounty International Airport and
rrampa International Airport.
\'Ie have been reta ir.ed by vii llialil L. 1."fJrd, the o\mer and operator of' ','lard's
Taxi in Ch:arwater, to l~equest this Honorable COii1fllission to consider the follow-
ing facts before taking ~my action on the captioned matter.
There are now thr'2e independently owned and o}:ernted white taxicab services
in the Clearwater area. Each of these businesses obtain a large portion of
their revenue from the transportation of individuals and ba~~ag~ tO,and from
the airports in this area, this being rarticularly true during the \.,rinter season.
All of the above-mentioned taxi concerns have a 19r:~e investment in our community
and it has been rather difficult for some of these services to become established
here. Previously, this City Co~~ission has h~ld that there are presently enough
transportation fuciliti~s now orernting in this area and that unless there is
shown to exist a sufficient demand, con~idering public convenience, necessity
and safety, taxi s clnd trans J'.'or'ta tion fdc ili ti es in ';eneral should be limited.
There is nO\'l adequate tr'!nsrortation service to and from the airports in
this area by the ostqblished taxi com~anics in Clearwater. It would be of
considerable hardshi~ on the businesses now operating if another transportation
facility were allowed to commence orerations here. Therefore, on behalf of Mr.
\'lard, we respectfully request this Honorable Commission to table the applicCl.tion
of the Lililousine Company until there is shown to exist a definite need for more
transportation facilities in this vicinity which could then be readily f'urnished
by the present taxi services if so desired by the City.
Respectfully sub~itted this Jrd day of August, 195J.
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ALLBRI TTON &. 1,',1U TEHURST I
By /s/ Owen S. Allbritton
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July 31, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: wm. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr.
IN RE: Consideration of Referendum for Zoning Changes and
Ratification of Special Acts.
Gentlemen:
An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a new zoning map
to change the zoning in the Stevenson Creek and other areas, and an ordinance
setting up a referendum for adoption of this ordinance, and for ratification of
three Special Acts of the 1953 Legislature, have been prepared and will be ready
for your consideratiop at your meeting on Monday, August 17, 1953. Before the
aforementioned Zoning Ordinance is adopted, a new zoning map must be prepared,
reflecting the zoning changes which the City Commission desires to make.
In view of the foregoing, I suggest that the City Commission direct tbe Ci~y
Engineer to prepare such a map so that the changes may be considered by the City
Commission, prior to August 17, 1953, and so that the map may be presented to
the public prior to that time, if the Commission feels that it is necessary to
receive the suggestions of the public. It will probably be possible to use the
last Zoning Map with a~ few changes, to construct the new zoning map without pre-
paration of a complete new map. Mrs. Deck, in my office, ~ll be glad to give
the City Engineer a list of changes in zoning which have been suggested through
my office.
If the foregoing preliminary measures can be accomplished before August 17,
1953, tbe machinery for referendum can be set in motion by passage of t~e ~wo
foregoing ordinances at that t 1me.
,CMP:d
Res~ctfully,
/s/ Charles M. Phillips, Jr.
City Attorney
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City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
Attached is a plot plan of the site for the new Negro High School in Clearwater.
Atter consultation with your City Engineer, Mr. Sid Lickton, and Mr. Eddie
Moore, your Director of Recreation, along with Mr. Paul D. Bauder, our
Director ot Administrative Services, and Mr. William Brodie, the proposed site as
shown is acceptable to the persons named above, in their official capacities.
I wish then to request that the City of Clearwater join with the Pinellas County
Board of Public Instruction in providing the recreation areas as shown. A
sharing of the costs or tnis project would make these recreational areas available
to the Negro population of Clearwater. We propose to deed to you a section ot
school property for the placement of the swimming pool as shown. In return the
City would undertake the cost and removal of tne present cemetery to an equivalent
area ot school property on the east side of Holt Avenue. The swimming pool would
be operated entirely as a City facility, the use of which would be available ~o ~he
students of the Negro High School during such times as would be mutually agreeable
between the City Recreation Director and the principal ot the high school. The
athletic plant would be used for school purposes and also be made available for
community recreation by mutual consent of the principal of the high school and
the City Recreation Director. However, this athletic plant would be under the
direct control of the school authorities.
The plan also indicates that the Board of Public Instruction would make available
a thirty foot right of way ~or extending Russell Avenue, as a line of access to
the recreational area.
Mr. Brown, these proposals have not been acted 'upon by the Board of Public
Instruction, but are merely presented for your guidance and consideration of the
entire project. I will be pleased to carry to the Board ot Public Instruction
the results of your deliberations and the proposals you may wish to offer. I
feel certain that the amiable relationships enjoyed by the schools and the City
of Clearwater will be further enhanced by this worthwhile community project.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Floyd T. Christian
Superintendent of Public Instruction
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1953
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIOK
Pinellas County
Clearwater, Florida
July 27, 1953
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RESOLUTIOli
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the Ciey 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 80. 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 s aid 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 perrorm 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 amendedo
NAME
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DESCRIPTION
Lot 12
Block 42
Mandalay
Lot g
Block A, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lots 9 and 10
Block A, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block E, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lot lit
Block B, Unit 3
Skycrest
5.00
William E. Cavanaugh
Box 1815
Montgomery, Alabama
A &. W Glads Inc.
Clearwater
Florida
Fred J. Wesemeyer
316 Haven St.
Clearwater, Florida
William G. Justice
2106 Marjorie Avenue
Tampa, Florida
Albert F. Gauelin
1516 S. Myrtle
Clearwater, Florida
10.00
5.00
5.00
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DESCRIPTION
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c/o Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida
George T. Petreonos
179 Grand Avenue
Newton Center, Mass.
Russell K. May
1523 Bower Kill Rd.
Pit~sburg 6, Pat
Rudolph D. Wascper
34,3 Gulfview
Clearwater, Florida
Rogal, Inc.
4,18 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, Florida
Arthur Wistrom
Bldg. :3, Apt. 2
Fleetwood Apt. s.
Clearwater, Florida
Peter Mellas
18 Clearwater St.
Clearwater, Florida
John P. J. Collity
3517 2l2th St.
Long Island
Bayside. N. Y.
William R. Adams
377 Vine St.
Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Hungerford & Moore -
c/o Hungerford Realty Co.
1189:. N., ;:E'; ,C.leveland
Clearwater, Florida
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5.00
Lot 19
Block J
Boulevard Heights
Lot 6
Block F. Unit 4-
Skycrest
Lot 9
Block F, Unit 4-
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block F, Unit 4-
Skycrest
5.00
5.00
5.00
12.00
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block
Resub Lots 16 & 17
Padgetts Estate
Lot 7
Block H, Unit 7
Skycrest
5.00
Lot 19 and I of 20
Block B
Crest Lake Park
Lots 17 and 18
Block A
LaJolla
6.00
6.00
3.00
Lot 19
Block A
LaJolla
Lots 10 and 11
Unit 2 - Palm Terrace
William F. Rue
1414 San Juan Court
Clearwater, Florida
Lots 22, 23
Block J
Boulevard Heights
10.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1953.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is zoned as R-l under the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Clearwater, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the legal title holders and certain persons as trustees of a
Christian Science Society now in process of organization have, orally and in
writing, appealed to the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
sitting as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal, to act under the provisions of
Section XVII of the City Zoning Ordinance and permit them to erect a church
building on the property in Clearwater. Florida, described as:
Lots g and 9, Block 1, of RUSSELL'S SUBDIVIsrON, according to the
map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 26) page 43, at the public
records of Pinellas County, Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of the City ot Clearwater has heretofore approved
the application insofar as said property is concerned, and has recommended that
the same be granted; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission, sitting as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal,
has duly and legally given notice of and held a public hearing on this matter aa
provided by law, has made the necessary investigation to properly apprise itselt
of the facts, has duly considered the objections presented to said appeal, and
has determined that said objections are net sufficient and that said appeal
should be granted;
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FLORIDA, in its capacity as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal, in s8ssion duly and
legally assembled, as follows:
1. That due and proper notice has been given of the public hearing held
this date in connection with the appeal of the legal title holders and certain
persons as trustees of a Christian Science Society now in process of organization
in Clearwater concerning the following described property, to-wit:
Lots g and 9, Block 1, of RUSSELL'S SUBDIVI~ON, according to the map or
plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 26, page 43, of the public recorda
of Pinellas County, Florida.
2. That there are practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships in
carrying out the present zoning classifications of R-l with regard to said
property, and that it is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Cit1 Zoning Ordinance, and that the public health, safety, and general welfare
wil be secured and substantial justice done if said zoning restrictions are
varied by allowing and permitting the erection of a church building on said
property.
3. That upon the application therefor and due compliance with all other
laws and regulations of the City of Clearwater, Florida, a permit for the
erection of a church building on said property may be granted; provided, however,
that in all other respects the zoning laws of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
affecting said property shall not be changed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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July 13, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Virginia W. Tab butt , Secretary at the Clearwater Marina,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first
class" risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on October 1, 1952.
She is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into
membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/. Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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July 28, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Ray Brock, laborer in the Parks Department, for the City
of Clearwater, 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 January 20, 1953.
He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into
membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee ot the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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CITY COMMISSION MEEf.ING
August 3,' 19S3
July 26,1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Dietry Williams, laborer in the Public Service D.partmen~,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him aa a "first
class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on July 19, 1952. He
is under ~5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It
is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted in~o membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/. Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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July 17, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Hastings Brooks, laborer in the Public Service 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 December 4, 1952.
He is under ~5 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
/s/. Paul Kane, Chairman
/.s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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CITY COMMISSION NIEETING
August 3, 1953
The City Comarissiun of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, Aud st 3, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members presents
Herbert M. Brown
John W. Bates
Wm. E. Crowny Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Absent•
Jack Russell
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
G. T. I�cClamma
S. Lick�on
Mayor-Commissioner
C or�eni s si oner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City I�Ianager
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The meeting was called to order bq the Mayor, The invocation was given by
the Rsversnd Franklzn P, Sffiith, Associate Pastor of First Methodist Church,
Clearwate:. The MayoY° announaed that Mr, Charles Phillips, City Attorney, was
absent on vacation. T�ie Mayor stated that he had received a letter oi r�signa�ian
from Mr. Robert Wilson, City Prosecutar, and that his duties will be assumed by
the Assistant City Attorney to be appointed today. The Mayor submittad the name
of Mr. B. 3. Driver as the Assistiant �ity Attorne3 who would take on the duties
of Prosecutor and also be an assistant to the City, Attorney. Commi�sionex
Strang moved that the resignation of Robert Wilson as Pro�ecuting Attorney £or
the City of Clearv�ater be accepted with regret and that he be given two wE�i�s
leave with pay and that he be allowed to finish up all appeals that he has
pending at tYris time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Honorable B. J. Driver be appointed
Assistant City Attorney to serve at the will of the Commission to work under the
direction of the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Coa�issioner Crown and
carried un�nimousiy.
Subsequent to his appointment, Mr. Driver came forward to assume the duti�es
af Assist•ant City Attorney.
The City Manager said that he had overlooked reading the complete bid of
the Y-B Refrigeration and Air Conditi�ning Company which included as ar_ a?.ternate
bid an air conditioning single unit including the duct work £or the amount of
�5,175•�0. After some discussion, it was decided that there was no error on the
par� of the bidder, that it was a bona fide bid and could be considered.
Commissioner Strang suggested that the minutes of July 20th be amended by adding
under the air conditioning bids for City Hall the Y-B Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Company's alternate bid i'or a single unit air conditioner ,and duct
work for �5,�75.OQ, this was reac3 as �4,4$5.00 for the unit and �690.00 for the
duct work. Cocamissioner Strang moved the minu�es of July 2�?th be accepted w3th
�his amendment without being read in accorda.nce with the copies furnished each
member in writing, subjec� to any conditions tnat Comraissioner Russell might
want to make. Motion was seconded by Cou�issioner Bates and carried unanimously,
Tiie City N�anager r�ported that three bids had been received for three 2n
Copes Feedwater regulators and one 1TM Copes pump governor for the Gas Plant.
The bids were read as fallows:
Camsron-Barkley Ca., Tampa
Industrial Supply Carp., Tampa
H. K. Wilson, St. Petersburg
Re ulators Governor
9 7. 0 149. 5
1,�03.95 156.y0
$34.90 13z.�0
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Ci�p Manager for
tabulation and a report baak at the next m�eting. Motion was secoa3ed by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that six bids had �een receiv�ed on the cons4ruc�3on
of a storm sewer on Greeni,rood Avenue from Gleveland to Drew Stre�t and Pierce
Btxeet from Prospect to Myrtle. The bids were read as follows:
Mariani-0'Brien, Ihc., St. Petersburg 5�9,9$$=75
Stanfield Cons�r. Co., Inc., Tampa $$2 00
D, uT, Browning, Daytona Beaah 12,365.00
Sraith-Sweger Cons�r. Co., Clearwater �,6�.9.50
Lawrence �c Rutledge, Largo 7,116.�5
Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon �prings 6,1�3�.00
Th� Gity h�anager recommended the low b3d o� the Paul Giuliani Company at �6,t�30.00,
subject to the City Attorney�s approval of the bid bond; if it is not approved
the Manager recommended accepting the bid of Lawrence & Rutledge, Largo. '
Gom�nissioner Bates moved the �ity Manager4s recommen�atian be accepted regarding
awarding the contract for the Greenwood and Pierce Street storm sewer project to
Pau1 Giuliani in the am�unt of �6,43�.00, provzded the City Attorney i.n his
investigation finds that his bid bond is properly drawn; if it is not properly
drawn, the contract will b� awardeci to �he next low bidder, Lawrenee a�d Rut3l:edge,
in the amount ef �7,116.75. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
earri.ad unanimously.
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Regarciing the bi.ds for a new car for the Fire Chief, tha City Manager
recommended accepting Bid #4 (Lokey Motor Company) for an eight cylinder
Oldsmobile at �2,094.04o Commissi.oner Strang moved that the recommendation of
the Gity Manager oe approved ta purchase an Oldsmobile at a cost of $�2,09�..04.
I�otion was seconded bp Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained that the proposed �ir conditioning system for
the City Ha13. would include the basement, the main floar and one office upstairs
if the bid far the single unit is accepted and one window uniL• would be needed
for the other office on the second �loor. He sairi that it would be necessary
for the City to provide some carpentry work worth about �100.00, to install
electrical connections to the basement and to insta�ll a water line to the unit
and the cooling tower. The City Manager reported �hat onlq one company, the
Y-B Refrigeration and Air /�onditioning Company, had bid on the singl_e unit system,
set up as an alternate on the original invitation to bid. He recommended that
their bid oY �5,175.00 be accepted for the single unit system. He requested Lhat
the Commission give approval of a work order for �6,394.OQ which would cover the
ex�ra work on the installation if they wished to accep� the air conditioning bido
Commissioner Crown moved that thQ Commission accept the Gity Tianagerss recommenda-
tion and approve the work order for �6,391�.00, subject to the individual concur-
renc� therewith of Mr. Strang and Mr. Bates upon their having a chance to look
over the technical details. Motion yas seconded by Commissioner Strang and
Garried unanimously.
The City I�anager reeommended accepting the low bid o£ E. H. }Iolcomb, Jr.,
� install starm sewer on Mandalap Avenrae from Causeway Boulevard to Acacia
Street at a cost of �2�.,305.2�. Mr. Holcomb was pres�ent in the audience, and
upon being questioaed, stateci that he was sure that the work would be completed
within 4$ working days anrl that it �ras perfectly agreeable to him to include in
the contract the usual clause providing for penalties of �25.0�J a day for any iime
over the 45 day period. Commissioner Crown moved that the City nlanagE:r's
recommendation to awaxd the contract fpr the various items in connection with the
storm sewer on Mandalay in accordance with �the specifications as publicized be
issued to E. H. Holcomb, Jr., in the amount of �21�,305.25. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The rdayor announced the continuation o� the Public Hearing on the sanitary
sewer north of �tevenson Creek but pointed out that the proposed sewer did not
refer to Charles Stiee; onlp a� set �ut in the agenda because it would run in the
easement b�tween Charles Street and the south side of Granada, and Charles Street
and the north side of Sedeeva, and would serve the lots on the south side of
Granada and the nortn side of Sedeeva a� well as Charles S�treet. The City
Engineer outlined the proposed plans as calling for an eight inah sewer in the
two easements to run to a small lift station on the parkway at the west side of
Edgewatpr, then to carry i� in a force main to the proposed sewer on Sunset
Point Road. He estimated the cost of the lift station at �1,500d-00 and the total
cost per lot as $160.00. Mr. Wm. Dunn from the County i€ealth Department �eported
that recent tests showed water with algae growth in it, that some septic tanks
had overflowed and that water was s+anding in the streets in some spots. The
?ylayor suggested that s3.nce it appeared that the matter had not been properly
advertised that the Public Hearing be deferred and that the City Engineer
advertise the project and the boundaries and give notice to the property ownerse
Mr. W. C. Sage of the Edgewatex� Drive Associatzon addressed the Commission
approving the deierring of the hearing. Commissioner Crown suggested that the
City Engineer have figures prepared an a square footage basis at the next Pub�.ic
Hearing. Commissior.,sr Strang moved that a Public Hearing 'be advertised on a
proposed sanitar� sewer in the Charles Street are3 bounded on the north by the
south side oF Granadaf on the east b� the v,est side of Wilson, on the south by
the north side of Sedeeva, and on the v�est by Edgewa�er Drive, on August 1%Lh.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carr�ied, Commissioner Crown did
not vote.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of the Christian Science
Society for an exception io the Zoning �rdinance to permi� erection of � church
building on Lots 6, �, $, and 9, Block 1, Russell Subdivision. The Acting City
Attorney read the Zoning Boar�3�s recommendation that the request be denied as to
Lots 6 and '] but that the request be granted as to Lots $ and 9, He also read
letters protesting against the granting of the request from hi, Ray Lowrey,
Clarence M. Clarke, Philip Schumacher, Eugene Kalb, R�.chard W. Higgins, Jake
Flowers anci Thelraa Nall Gillespie, property owners in the immediate vicinity,
filed by iyIr. Bsn Krentzman, their attorney. Mr. C�arenc� M. Clarke requested
that the hearing be postponed to a later date so that �hs ot�jectors might be
represented by counsel (Mr. Krentzman) wha was unable to attend due to the fact
that he had a case in Court. iVir, Eugene Kalb addressed the Commission objecting
to any exception. Mr. Schumacher also opposed the granting of the petition
expreseing the fear that if the request were granted and the church did not�
erect a building the propert3r might be used fox° a bar or a filling s�tation.
Mr. Alfr�d r�iarshal'1, attorney for the Christian Science Society, read a R�solution
which he had prepax�ed in the event that the City granted an excepticn as to
Lots $ and 9, in which Rasolution it was set out that the e�ception was granted
for a church building only and that the property could be put to no use excepL
for a church building or R-1 usage. Prior to the adoption of the last Zoning
Ordinance, the zoning oi the property would have permitted a church building in
that area. The Mayor stated that in his opinion there had been proper evidence
introduced to show that there was a sign placed on the property and many of the
property o�rners have been so informed and at least the sign had given most o�'
the people constructive notice that thera would be a churcll there someday.
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August 3, 1953
He said he also believed this conclusiun would be upheld in a Gourt of law if
�the Commission were to rule o�herwise than as the Zoning Boasd racommended.
Commissioner Crown moved tha� the recommendation o£ the Zoning Board be app�roved
and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the Resolution to the
e.£fect t�at a church and a church only on Lats $ and q would be p�:=rmitted in
view of facts that have been brought out that there was at �.aast constructive
notice to a11 of these objectors before they bought their proper�y. Motion was
seconded hy Commissioner Stran� and carried unanimously..
The 1:ity Commission discussed �the proposal of the A& W Glads, Inc., to
purchase capaaity in the Sewage Disposal Plant for the companyts prgperties �ying
outside the City limits, Unit 9 of Skycrest and approximately 32.6 acres belonging
to Doris Alvord. Mr. A. T. Cooper, attorney for A& W Glads, explained that the
A& ki Glads would pap �$,650.00, for t�ie capacity to be allocated to Unit g of
Skycrest.. Mr. Herman Goldzer, attorney f or Mrs. Doris Alvord, stated tha� of
the �13a350.00 estimated to re�erve capacity for the acreage owned by Mrse Dori�
Alaord, the corporation would pay ,�5:350,00 immediately as an option to reserve
the capacity for two years, the remaining �$,000.00 to be paid by Mrs. Alvord at�
any time up to the end of the two year period; if the �$,000.00 is not paid by
that time, the ��,350.00 would be forfeited to the City. Commissioner Crown
move� that the agreement as outlinea in the discussion and swnmarized as follows:
that �he Skycrest property in accordance with this map (which should be made a
part of the minutes) east of Hercules Avenue designated as Unit 9 and also the
unplatted acreage consisting of 32.b acres d�rectlq �ast thereof shall have
allocated to it the required capacity of the Skycrest Disnosal Plant in considera-
tian for a total amount o� �22,000.00 to be paid and distributed as fol].ows:
Unit 9 at a cost of. $,650.y.0 to be paid in cash immediately by A& W Glads, Inc.;
allocated to the 32.� acres oi unplat�ed area for a to'tal cost of �13,349.60, to
be paid on the basis of' �5,350.60 immediately for a two year option covering the
area and a balance o.f �$,OOO.00 to be paid within the two year �aeri�d at the time
the option is �xercised, and should this option not be exercised within the two
year period from date of signing an agreement, the said �5,350.60 would be
forfeited and th�t the proper City officials be authorized to contract in general
ir. conformity with that submitted by Mr. Goldner upon the approval of the contract
by the Ci�y Attarney wi.th Doris Alvord and that a supplemental independeni con-
tract vrith A& W Glads covering Un�t g. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. Raymond Silo: developer of Skycrest Terrace Subdivision, told the Citp
Commission it was his understanding that the Skycres� Disposal Plant had
sufficiea� capacity not contracted far to take care of his development and in-
quired as to �he possibility of cor_tracting for �this unused capacity. The City
Engineer estimated that the PlanL had sufficient capaGity not contracted for to
take care aP this subdivision. He estimated that the trunk line to connect this
subdivisi�n with the City sevrer would cost �2,s0A.00, the sewer system w�i.thin the
subdivision would cost �7,000.00, and the pro rata share in the Disposal Plant
would be �9,00O.00e The Mayor suggested that an agreement be entered in�o
for sewer service subject toc
1. A11 this territory coming into the Ci�y limits.
2. The developers wox°king out with Mr. Middleton a contract pr�epar�ed
in accordance wi�h the new subdi�i.sion ordinance.
3. The City to pay for th� water line up to the subdivision.
Co�nissioner Crown suggestad that the Commiss�on request the City Manager and
the City Attorney to procaed Svith the drafting of various contracts necessary
both to extend the project and also to bring it into the City limits; ti�at the
plant capacity of �9,000.00 be paid for xmmediately, the ��,000.00 and the
�3,0OO.Of) approximately wouid he assessed jus� against the first three tiers
of lots which would then be in the City limits and could be a$sessed; that
regarding Lhe water contract, that the City would pay for the trunk line oi 300
feet at a cos't of �750e00 to �he subdivi;sian, from there on the developer to pap
in advance under the usual refunding contrac�. Commiss.ianer Crown moved that
the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the
necessary ordinances and contracts to bring Skycrest Terrace Subdivision into
the G,ity and to carry out the tentative agreement reached her� today for water
and sewdge disposal. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
Regarding the street lighting on ivlandalay Boulevard, the City Manage.r
reported that he had nat received the drawing from the General Electric or �he
Westin.ghouse Companies but that it would be ready for the meeting on August 17�h.
He had an estimate �rom the Electric Department showing that it would cost
�7,000.00 in addition to the amount already appropriated to inatall tk�e new type
mercury lights. It was sug�ested that the Florida Power Cerporation �ight be
willing to pay a portion or a3.1 of the cost. A letter from the Glearwater Beach
Association was read appraving the proposal to install modern li,ghtinga By
consent, the Commisaion agreed to defer the matter for further consideration,
the plan for the lights to be worked out later after there is a chanae to see
what can be worked out with Florida Power �orporation. The Maya, apPointed a
Comm�;ttee of Commissioners Bate� and Crcwn to work on this matter.
The City Attorney read a letter frc;m Mr. John C. Blocker, attorney, request-
ing that the Gommission write a let�ter i>o the Florida Railroad and Public
Utilities Commission indicating approval of the application of Mr. G. V, Roberts
to operate a limousine service in the upper portion of Pinellas County north o£
Main itreet in Largo. The letter stated that Mr. Roberts intends to offer
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CITY C�MMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1953
limousine service �rom Drew Field in Tampa and P3nellas lnternational Airport
to Clearwater and other towns in the vicinitye A let�Ger was read �rom Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney, probesting on �he behalf of NIr. George Ware and pointing out
that the locai cab compani.ss are already serving the airports. A letber was also
read from Mr. owen A1lbritton, attorney, writing ior Mr. William I�. 4�'ard, protest-
in� that local taxicab companies are already providing adequate transpartati�n
to the airports. After some discu:ssion, Commissionex Crown moved that the Mapor
appoint a Committee to investigate this matter wit�i the local cab companies
with autho'rity to instruct the Cit� Manager �o write a letter as determined to�
the Railroad Board. Motion was seconded by Gommiss:ioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor a.ppointed Commissioners Crown and Bates ta serve on this
Gommittae.
The City Manager informed the Comm'Lssion that the new Plumbin� Code has been
complete3 ar:d requested that a Committ�e be appointed to work wit;h �tha City
Engineer, the Cit� Manager, the Plumbing Inspector ,3�d �he Plumbers Committee in.
bringing it to the Commission. Commissioner Crown mov��i fi�;dt the Mayor be
requested to appoint such a Gommittee. Motion w�.� sec�;�:���; �r,y Commissia:�er i3ates
and carried unanimously,
'Phe Mayor appointed Comir,issioners Bates and Strang t�;� serve on this Cammittee.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 61�0, which would amend the liqt�or laws to
permit the 200 feet be�ween a church and a bar and the 500 feet be�ween a schooy
and a bar to be measured bp following the shortest route of pedestrian travel
along the street from the main entrance of the church to the main entrance �f
the bar o� from the nearest point of the school groun�is, in accorriance with the
State I.aw. Cummissioner Grown moved tha� �rdinance 640 be approved on its first
reading. Motion was seconded by Commissionex Bates and carried unanimo��ly.
Commissi4ner Crown moved that �rdinance 640 bE conside�eed on its second reading
by title only by unanimous consent. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance (�1�0 by title only.
Gommissioner Bates moved that Ordinance 6�.0 be passed on its sec�nd reading by
t�.tle only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Item 9C, A�sessment Resolution f`ar curbing and uri�ening Jupitsr Avenue,
Rainbow Drive to Drew S�reet, was deferre3.
A lettar addre�,sed to the City Gommission by the Ci_ty At�torney was read
which informed the Corunission that ordinances have been prepared amending the
Zoning Ordinance, and an ordinance setting up a referendum for adoption of �his
ordinance, and for ratification of thr�e LegislatiYe Acts passed by the 1953
Legislature and they will be ready for the consideration of the Commissiott at
the meeting a£ August 1'7th. The letter suggested that the Commission direct
the City Engineer to prepare a map so that proposed zoning changes may be
considered b,y bhe Commission prior to the Augus� 17th meeting. By consent, it
was decided to hold an Execut?;re Meeting on Thursday, August 6th, to discuss
the matter.
The Mayar reparted receipt Af a letter from Mr. Floyd Christian,
Superintendent of Publia lnstruction, relative to a site for a proposed Negro
Swimming Pool yn which Mr. Christian suggested that the City deed to the School
Board propertiy now occupied by the Negro Cemetery i;n exchange for which the Board
of Public Instruction would deed to the City an area of like size east of Holt
Avenue and north of the e xte�ded north line of the cemetery properLy for reloca-
tion of the �ame, the City to bear the expense of the removal o� the gresent
c�metery to the new site. In addition, the School Boarfl would deed a right-of-way
for the extension of Russell Street to provide ingress and egress to the
swimming pool site and to the sehool's athletic facilities. The sketch accompany-
ing the letter showed the proposed si�e for the swimmiz�g pool as being directiy
north oi the existing cemetery plot. Mr. Christian stated that this matter had
not been presented to the Board of Public Instruction but that he would be
pleased to take the matter up with the $aard and convey any pr�posals the City
may wish to offer. The letter is set forth in the following pages of these
minutes and made a part thereofo Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor be
authorized to �rrite a letter to the School Board setting f�rth the Commission's
concurrence xrith the plan for tY,p locatiQn for the swimming pool and other
recreational facilities in connection with the colored school and s�tting forth
our r�i.11ingness tr� cooperate in working out the iinancial and operational details
on a cost sh:aring basis regarding the Athletic Fi.e1d. Motion was seconried by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the City
Mansger be authorized tolring back a progressive report (relative t� the cemeter3�).
The City Manager recommended the i_nstallation of two 2TM water lines totalling
4$0 feet in the Bon Air Hill Subdivision outside the City, chec�C f�r. �360.00
being on hand from the developers. Commissioner Crown mo��ed that the City
Managerts recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a l�esolution which would require sixteen property
owners to alean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Gommissioner Strang moved
that the Lot MoVring Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Crown and carried unanimously.
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August 3, �553
The City Manager reported that in response to the request of the
Shuffleboard Club for more courts, he was submitt3ng a sketch showing the
location of eight proposed new courts at an estimated cost af �5,000.00. He
said that the work of putting in a sidewalk on the south �ide of the property
and a retaining wall could be dons by a Gity crew. The Mayor reported that he
and Mre Bates had gone over the property and also �he Hartsell property and
recommended that the Comm3ssion should give serious cansideration to the
acquirement of �he 'b�rtsel3 property f'or park development a�nd playground facili-
ties. Commissioner Crown moved that the work order be approved for the
construction of eight more shuffleboard courts as set fosth in plans submitted
by the Shuffleboard Club and for the construction of a sidewalk on the southern
boundary o� the shuffleboard courts, at a cost not to ex�eed �5,000.00. Mo�ion
was seconded by Cor�miasioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Com�3ssion now adjourned as the City Cammisszon and acting as Tru�tees
fl£ the Pension Fund admitted Virginia W. Tabbutt, Secretary at the Clearwater
Marina; Ray Brock, laborer �.n the Parks Department; Dietry Williams, laborer
in zhe Public 5ervice Department; and Hastings Brooks, laUorer in the Public
Service Department, into membership in the Pen:sion Plan on a motion by C�mmissiower
Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Bates and earried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
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CITY COi�I�'fISSTON MEETInTG /. CITY COi�1MIS,"TON T�±fEETING ' ' ,i
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�nayor-Coznmissioner Herbert i�1. Brotv:� To ��h� Hon. T�Iayor 8c
Cominissioners: W. E.. Crown, Jr.a Jaclt Russell Members of the City Comm�ssion
�V. E. Stxand � Jr ., John LV. Bat e s Gentlemen t
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Pursuant to tna tentatzvs pTan, su�gested by Clearwater residents interested
. . . . . a, ,::, . . , ir� Further beauti ' ' . .
�:.. The Re;ular I�teeting of tlze City Commz:ssion wzll be helu �.: the City Hall Audi�orru;n fying our city, of replacing the present li ht oles on
bTandala Road with modern decorative r re e g p
on NTonday, August 3; Z�53, at 1s30 p.m. Ztems l�.sted on the attached agenda wi�.l Y , , � no m tropolitan poles equipped with
be discussed at this time, (each) a type of.light such as that used on the pier, the Bo�rd o� Directors
of this Association aG well a s some %0 0 of th� owners of prop�rty on this Road '
4ery truly yaurs, ' endorse and urge that this projec� be carried thru at th� time the Road is
�s� F. C. Middleton being repaved.
FCP�:s City Mana�er Ii; is well known that nob orxl� vis�tors to the west coast sect' f '
Enelosure ion o_ F1ora.da
but our ovun people favor IyTandalap as an evening and Sunday driaeway. With this
____ �toad matched with the beautilul �ausevaa ou Gentleme will ' '
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' be migh�� proud that yau were respons�ble for the improvement in li;htin�. And
it is �he general opinion of our Pirectars that the C•it�J could not at this or
Agenda - Regular Commission Naeting of Augus:t 3, 1953 any'future time make a better a11-C1earwater comm ' '
City Ha11 Audit�rium un�ty investment., _
1:30 p.m.
, Bigned in behalf of �res, Dave Curtis
l. Invocation, ReV. Franklin P. Smith,; Associate Fastor o� First Methociist Chixr•ch. By �s� Louis D�Armand
2.' A�proving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Ju1.Y 20, 1953, Seety-Treas.
3. Opening of bids for;
Clearwater Beach Association
�: FeedwatEr Regulators.
B. Storm 5e�vers in Pierce St. and Greenwood 14venue. _______-------------------------�__��__
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�.. Tabulation of 'oids for :
, A. Automobile for Fire Department. _ Cit ". .�issioners Juiy bth., 1953;
B. Air Con�itzoning ior City Hall. Clearw��sr Florida. V
' Q. Storm Sewer in r•iandalay �venue, , ,
5. Appointment of an �ssistant City Attorney. Gentlemen: �
6. Conti�uation of Publie Hearing on Sanitary 5ewer north of Stevenson Creek.
(Sewer on Charles �treet :onl,=).
7, Public Hearing on r$ques� by Christian Science Society to erect Church Rer pocket 3$04 CCB
Building, Lots 6, 7, $ and 9, Block l, Russells Subdzvision. Applicatian of C. V. Roberts for certificate of Public Convenience .
$. Gocumission's cc,nsideration of: and Necessity to operate a limousine service in that portion of
- A, Cost of installation:cf sewer system in Skycrest Terrace Subdivision. u�ner Pine?las County extendin� north of Nlain 8treet ext'endin
B. Req_uest of G. TI. Roberts for certificate to operate a limousine serviae east and w�st in :Largo, Florida. � ,
through the City of Clearwater. (I;etter from John G. Blocke.r, The above a '
St. Petersburg), pplicant has applied to the Florida R.R. and Public �ti'_ities Gommission
C. New Plumbing Code, at Tallahassee, FlorZda for a permit to �nstitute a limousine service within -
r -� ' the en�ire area serving the t.owns and munici a1?ties thereof a d `
D. Manager s report with reference to street lighcz:no on �landalay Boulevard. . . . .. P n will offer
E; Sanztary Sewer in Skycrest Subdivzsion ou�side City Limits, limousine'transportation facilities to the travellin� public who are to use
9. Commission's consideration nf items from the City Attorney�s Office. the aviation fa;cilities of Dret�r Field as t�e po�nt of arrival or departure,
A, Ordinance �'b1�0,_ amending Chagter 15 in regard to intoxicating lic�uo�^s .
' i1ir. Roberts is able, ready and adEquat�ly financed �o institute this service and
_ �n conform to the State. will ' o . y.
B, Consideration of Refer.endum far Zoning changes and Rat'ification of activate a schedule of same to m..et the arriv�l and depar�ure of all.
Special Acts. scheduled plane.servicn at Drew Field, Tampa, Fla. upon reing granted the
C. Asssssment Resolution f'or curbin� anc� widening Jupiter Avemae, RainboUt required authority.
Dr?ve to Drew Str�et.
10. Utility Improvements. Since you and your co:nmunity are not presently served by any servic'e to and from
ll. Lot Iviowing AFpTiaations. _ brevr Field for your glane connection, it is Uelieved th�t you will undoubtedly
12. l�ny item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the :Commissian. �'avor the: institu�Gi�n of such a service by Mr. Rober�s,
., - Adj,ournaent . . . .
Commission aeting as trustees for the Pension Plan, zt would be most appreclated xf 3*oa would have y�our yiayor or Clerk write a letter
addr�ssed to the above commission briefly s:tating, therein the f avorable points
__ of consideration and request that such service bE authenticated to �'Ir. Roberts.
_ �106 nT. Oran�eview Ave. er that all communications be submitted �n proper form, please send the-
In ord
Glearwater, Florida letter to the �xndersigned for which pur�ose a seli'-addressed envelope is-'enclosed.
July 23, 1953 S!iouTd you want any additionaZ informatian, plc>ase let me knoiv.
City Commission ,
Gity Ha11
Clear�,�ater, Florida Yours truly,
%s� John C. Hlocker
Gentl:emen: JGB:GLK ,
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Trie unr3ersigned, M. Ray Lowxey, hereby files h,zs written ob jection to the ------
a�pl.ication oi �he Christian Science Society to be oranted a permit to erect a church �
buildinC on Lots $ and Au st 1
4 9, Block 1, Russell's Subdivisian. Magor and Gity Gommissioners � 3, 953
I o�an and occupy � reside�ce at �he above address. The area in which my home ' �learwater, Florida
and the �roposed church site are located i� prespntly zoned as R-1, and is in fact �e ,
an R 1�esidential'area, having attractive �rellWbuilt hornes accupied by single ntlemen.
family units.
_ I am �qriting on behalf of iy1r. George T�'are, zn connec'tion tvitlz the apPlicatiori
Z feel that the erection of a church in this area v�rould cre • before you of a Ifr, G, V. Rv�erts ior our a roval of his bein ranted a_
� ate severe'traffic � y. , p� ., g g
problems anrl that the noise and confusion caused b autom b` e ' franchise by �he Florida Railroad and Utzlitv �ommission to furnish li ' `
y a il s going to and from . : mousine
the church building would`change the residential nature o� this area. service between the Pinellas Oounty Air Port and Clearwater,
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szncer'e1 re uest that ott c s � The st�temer.t contaYned rn Vfr. Rober fs li
. Y q y on ider my ob�ections at the public hearzng to . , , t app cation to the ef�ect that sunilar
be held on tha.s matter an �ugus�G 3, 1953, services is not now available is not entzrely correat. _ -
Very tr�lly yours,
/s� M, Ray �owrey
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imllar letters on fil,e frorz Clarence M. Clar:ce Phili 5chumac -
_ Richard W. Hi ins Jake F.,, _,. ^P, her, Eu�ene Kalb, : ,
gg � lo�rer5, �h�lma Na.�l. Gille,�pie.
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CITY COi�1MISSION ;�'iEETING
August 3, 1953
(Cont inued}
The taxicab comFanies i_n which t�7r. ��,are is interested and the other taxicab
companies u�eratino ir. Glear.rater do furnish adequa�e serv:i.ce, both i;o the
Finellas County �ir Fort and �o Tampa i�iuniciFal Air Fort.
Under tk�ese conditions you are raspectively recuested nat bo enciorse Nir.
Rooert's applic3t?on.
BK;bg
The Honoxable City Coaunission
CitS= of Cl�artivater
Cl�arwater, Florida
Very truly yaurs,
/s� Ben Krentzinan
August 3, 1�53
Gentlemen: Re: ApFlication to Clearti•r�ter City Co�i�mission for a favorable
re�ort to the Flor?cia Railroad �nd FuUlic Utzlitizs
Ganunission in behalf of a liMousine service aperating
to and fro� Yinellas C�unty In�ernational Airp�rt and
Tampa International Airport.
t'ae have been retained by- ti"Tilliam L. Gard, the owner and o�er�tor of ?°ard's
Taxi in Clearwater, to request this Honorable Cn;nrniss:�.on to considar the foLo�v-
ing facts before taking �n5r action on the captioned matter.
Ther� are now thrae independentlST o�vned and operated �vhite taxicab services
in the Clearwater area. Each of these businesses obbair. a large portion of
their revenue from the transportation of individuals and bag;age to,and from
the airports in this area, this b eing ��rtzcularly true during the ?�'inter season,
l�ll of the above-mentioned taxi concerns have a lar�e investrnent in our community
and it has been rather d'�fficult for some of ttzese services to becol�ie established
here. Previously, this City Cor.imission has held that there are presently enough
transportation facilitias no�v oreratin� in this area and tha� unless there is
shown to exzst a sufiicient der�and, con:�ideiing public co:�venience, necessity
ar.d safety, �axis �nd firansportatior. facilities in :�eneral should be limited.
There is now>adequate tr^ns�ortatiQn service to and from thn airports in
this area b5 the established taxi com�:anies in Clearwater. It would be of
considerable hardship on the businesses now operatin; if another transportation
facility were a1loSaed to commence oxerati�ns here. Therefore, on taetlalf of Mr.
;^lard, we res�ectfully request this Honnrable Commission to tabls the applica.tion
of the Li:n�usir.a Com�any until tnere is shown to exist a definite neecl for more
trat:sportation facilities in this vicir_ity tionich could then be readily furnished
by the �resent Laxi services if so desired by the Gity.
Respectfull; submitted this 3rd day of l�u�ust, 1953.
JS:��msg
ALL�RITTOI� & �:'HITEHURST,
By /s/ Owen S. Allbrittan
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M, Brown
Commissioners: Wm. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, dr.
Gentlemen:
July 31, 1953
IN RE: Consideration of Referendum for Znning Changes and
Ratification of Special Acts.
An ordinance amend�ng the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a new zoning map
to change the zoning in the Stevenson Greek and other areas, and an ordinance
setting up a referendum for adoption of this ordinance, and for ratification of
three Special Acts of th:e 1953 Legislature, have been prepared and will be ready
for your consideratiori at your meeting on Monday, August 17, 1953. Before the
aforementioned Zoning Ordinarice is adopted, a new zoning map must be prepared,
reflecting the zoning changes which the Ci.ty Commiasion desires to make.
In view of the foregoing,, I sixggest that the City Commission direct the Ci.ty
Engineer to prepare such a map so that t he changes may be considered by the City
Commission, prior to August 1'], 1g53, and so that the map may be presented to
the public prior to that time, if the Commission feels that it is necessary to
receive the suggestions of the public. It wi11 probably be possible to use the
last Zoning Map wiLh ��ew ohanges, ta construot the new Loning map without pre-
paration of a complete new map,. Mrs. Deck, in my oifice, wi11 be glad tio give
the City Engineer a list of changes in zaning which have been suggested through
my office,
If the i`oregoing preliminary measures can be accomplished be�ore August i'7,
1953, the machinery fer referendum can be set in mQtion by passage of the two
fo.regoing ordinances at that time.
Respectfully,
/s/ Charles Me Phillips, Jr.
�PdP:d City Attorney
CTTY' COMMISSIOIV MEETING
August 3, 1953
Honorable Herbert Brown, Mayor
City of Glearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
S1�PERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRQGTION
Pinellas County
C].earwater, Florida
duly 27, 1953
/�S
Attached is a plot plan of the site for the new Negro Hi�h School in Clearwater.
Af'ter consultation with yaur City Engineer, Mr. Sid Lickton, and Mr. Eddie
Moore, your Director of �tecreation, along with Mr. Paul D. Bauder, otx
Director of Administrative Services, and Mr. William Brodie, the proposed siie as
shown is acceptable �o the persons named above, in their official capacities.
T wish then to request that the City of Clearwater join with the Pinellas County
Board oi Public Instruction in providing the recreation areas as sho�m. A
sharing of the costs of this project would make these recreational areas availab7.e
to the Negro population of Clearwater. We propose to deed to you a section af
school property far the plac�ment of the swimming pool as shown. In return the
City would undertake the cost and removal of the present cemetery �o an equivalent
area of school property on the east side of Iiolt Avenue. The st�viimming pool would
be operated entix�ely as a City facility, the use of whiah would l�e available to the
students of the Negro Hzgi: School during such times as wou�d be mutually agreeable
between the Catp Recreation Director and the principal o£ the high school. The
ath3etic plant would be used for school purposes and also be aade ava�lable for
community recreation by mut�.al consent of the prin�ipal of the high school and
the City Recreation Director. However, this atY�letic plant would be under the
ciirect control of �he school authorities.
The plan also indicates that tYxe Board of Public Instruction would make available
a thirty foot right of way for extending Russell Avenue, as a line of access to
the recreational area.
Mr. Brown, these proposals have not been acted upon by the Board of Public
Instruction, but are merely presented for your guidance and consideration of the
entire project. I will be pleased to carry t� the Board of Public Instruction
the results of your deliberations and the proposals you map wish to offer. I
feel certain that the amiable relationships enjoqed by the sek�ools and the City
of Clearwater will be further enhanced by this wQrthwhile community projec�.
Yours ve:y truZy,
/s/ F1oyd T. C�istiaz�
mn 5uperintendent of Pu�lic Instruction
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS; it has been determinad by the City Commission oi the City of
Clearwater, Florida, tha� the propertX described below should be cleaned oP weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10} days notice and �ailure of the
owner thc�reof to do so, the City should clean sueh property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Gommission of the City of Clearwat�r,
F7.orida, that the iollowing described propertg, siLuate in s aid City, shall b e
cbeaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after not3.ce in
writing to the awners thereoi to do so and that upon f azlure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the cos+�s thereof agains�
the respective properties in accordance with Section 12$ of the Charter of the
City of Glearwater, as amended.
NAME
William E. Ca�anaugh
Box 1$15
Montgomery, Alabama
A & W Glads Inc.
C I.earwat er
Florida
Fred J. Wesemeyer
316 Haven St.
Clearwater, Florida
William G. Justics
2106 Marjorie Avenue
Tampa, Florida
Albert F. Gauslin
1516 S. Mqrtle
Clearwater, Florida
DESCRIPTION
Lot 12
Block �.2
�iar:dalay
Lot $
�lock A, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lots 9 and 10
Blo�k .4, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block E, Unit b
Skycrest
Lot 14
Black B, Unit 3
Skycrest
COST
5s00
5. 00
10.00
5.00
5.00
( Continuc�d )
NAME
Miss Haze1 De Remer
c/o Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida
George T. Petreor.os
179 Grand Avenue
Newton Cen�er, Mass.
Russell K. May
1523 Bower Hill Rd.
Pittsbux�g 6, Pa.
Rudolph D. Wascher
343 Gulfview
Glearwater, Florida
Rogal, Inc.
418 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, Florida
Arthur Wistrom
Biag. 3, Apt. 2
Fleetwood Apts.
Clearwater, Florida
Peter �tellas
1$ Clearwater.St.
Clearwater, F�Qrida
John P. J. Collity
3517 212th st.
Long Island
Baysi,de, N. Y.
William R. Aciams
377 Vine St.
G1en Ellyn, I11.
Hungerford & Moore -
c/a Hungerford Realty Co.
II$9�. N;. -:E'� ,Cle.veTa�
C'learwater, Florida
William F. Rue
11a� 4 San Juan Court
Clearv�ater, Flarida
CITY CONIl�IISSION MEETING
August 3, �953
(Continued)
DESGRIPTION
Lot 19
Block J
Boulevard Heights
Lot 6
Bl�ck F, Unit 4
Skycrest
Lot 9
Block F, Unit !�
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block F, unit 4
Skycrest
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, B1Qck
Resub Lots 16 & 17
Padgetts Estate
Lot 7
B1ock H, Unit 7
Skycrest
�yot 19 and � o.f 20
Block B
Crest Lake Park
Lot s 1'7 and 1$
Block A
I,aJolla
Lot IQ
Block A
LaJolia
Lots 10 and 11
Unit 2 - Palm Terrace
Lots 22, 23
Block J
Bou�evard Heighta
COST
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
12.00
5.00
6.00
6.00
3.00
10,00
10.00
PASSED ANU ADOPTED �Y THE Gity Cornmission of the City of Cleartivater, Florida,
this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1953.
Att e st s
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and C1erk
/s/ Hsrbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
RESOLUTION
WHER.EAS, the property hereinafter described is zoned as R-1 under the
Zoning Ordinance of the Gity of ClearUrater, Florxda, and
WHEREAS, the legal title holders and certain persons as trustees of a
Christian Science Society now in process caf organiza�tion have, orally and in
wr�tzng, appealed to the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
sitting as a Board of' Adjustment and Appeal, to act under thQ provisions of
S�ction XVII of the City Zoning Ordinance and permi� them to erect a church
building on the property in Clearwater, Florida, deseribed as:
�ots $ and 9, Bloek 1, af RUSSELLtS SUBDIVISI ON, according to the
map or plat thereof rQcorded in Plat Book 26', page 43, of the public
records of Pinellas Cour_ty, Florida;
anci
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board. of the City of Clearwater has here�ofore apprnved
the application ansofar as said property is concexned, and has recommended that
th� same be granted; and
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CITY COMP�ISSION MEETZNG
August 3, T953
(Continued)
WHEREAS, the City Gommission, sitting as a Board of Adjustment and Appeal,
has duly anci legally given notice of and held a public hearing on �his matter as
� provided by law, has made the necessary investigation to properly apprise itself
of the facts, has duly considered the objections presented to said appeal, and
has determined that said objEc�ions are not suff;[cient and that said appeal
should be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COi�lISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, in its capacity �s a Board of Adjust�ent and Appeal, in session duly and
legally assembled, as follows:
1. That due and proper notice has been giee� of the public hearing held
this date in connection with the appeal of the legal title holders and certain
persons as trustees oi'a Christian Scienc.e Society now in process of organization.
in Clearwater concerning the following described property, to-wit:
Lots $ and q, Blocic 1, of RUSSELLtS SUBDIVISION, according to the map or
plas� thereof rscorded in Plat Book 26, page 1�3, o£ the public �ecords
of Pinellas Gounby, Florida.
2. That there are practical difficulties and unnece�sary hardships in
carrying out the prese�t zoning classifications of R-2 with regard �o said
property, and that it is in ha�mony with the generai purpose and intent of the
City Zoning Ordinance, and that the public healih, safstyP and general welfare
will be sec�zred and substantial justice done if said zoning res�trictions are
varied by allowing and permitting the erection of a church building on said
property.
3. That upon the application therefor and due compliance with all other
laws and regtilations of the �ity of Clearwater, Florida, a permit fnr th.e
erection uf a church building on said property may be granted; proviled, however,
that in all other respects the zoning laws of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
affecting said property shall not be changsd.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of Augus�, A, D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert R2. Brown
Pdayor-Commissioner
Attes�s
/s/ H. G. Wingo
�i.ty Auditor and Clerk
Honosable City Commissioners
Clearwa�er, Florida
Gentlemen•
July 1�, 1953
As Trustees of the City �f �learwater Emplo,yses' Pension Fund, you are
herehy notified that Virginia Wo Tabbutt, Secretary at the Glearwater Marina,
has been duly examined by a local physician and dasignated b}� him as a"first
c].assTt risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on October 1, �952.
She is under 45 years of age and meets the rzquirements of our Civi1 S�rviee.
It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she t�e accepted in�o
membership.
Very truly youx�s,
Advisory Commit�ee of the Ernplove�s� Pensinn Fund
/s� Paul �ane, Chairman
�s� Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Honorable Gity Commissior�ers
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
duly 2�, 1953
As Trustees of the City nf Clearwater �mployess� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Ray Brock, Zaborer in the :'arks Depar�men�, for the City
of Clearwater, has been duly examined by a local physiaian and designated by
him as a TM.�irst class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City an January 20, 1g53.
He is under 45 yeaxs of age and meets the requzrements of our Ciwil Servic�.
It as hereby recoromended by the Advisory Co�unittee that he be accepted into
m�mbership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Gommit•tee of the EmployeesT Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, �hairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1953
�1uly z$, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Fiorida
Gen�lemen;
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hareby notified that Dietry Williams, laborer in the Public Service Depar�ment,
has been duly examineai by a local physician and designated by him as a'�first
class" risk.
The above employee began his serviGe with �he City on July 1$, 1952. He
is under !�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It
is hereby xecommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accep�ed into membership.
Very trulp yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees� Pehsion Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelsan
July 17, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearkater, Florida
Gentlemenz
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� P�nsion Fund, you are
hereby notified that Haitin;s �rooks, laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first
class� risk.
The above employee began i:is service with the City on December 4, 1952.
He is under 1�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service.
I� is hereby recommended by the Advisory Com►nittee that he be aocepted in�o
membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the EmpZoyees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kaney Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
�s/ Dick Ne1;3on
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