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09/08/1953 . "'tA!.i;;~i~~1i:~1;*~jZ~.~~~.,"",... ~" ~ '.r ," '11,.~\>!\; , . )'tfr,. , "~~%...,,,,J~ . .~ :;l~'i\';P-:<!ff:cs'~~1 \;!~'~~~~j . . ".,' <;.r ~~l~" ~ ;: ',':: ;'.,., ...."...... .,...) ;' :.:,:>:!:,.;. r . ,'::" :~;:;/t,;.. ~'I .. ;.::"i:,:,j ;'"'.'. :':'.'. ,.f,:,:";,,,:,~:"~':.'.:.:;.:.'~..:.'.'.~....:.!.\I; . .,.... ....,..,':.\"..:. ~i1{! t~ , :"..; , , : ">;"i:."~ ..:.....; ,~':::. .~....l..! !.:.~~~:::;.:..;_-' ;;....:: ......;', }.. l,~_'__,_lw'.: ;.-; .,'.-.:',1.. .' . : :. :-. u;, J ,; '.. ~.: ";"<." .,' ;.....;: : .,;:::..~" , '". ' .... ...... ,...._.......:~ ;. A>-:;)" .. ., ,,. ,~~ '. CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8, 1953 The City Commission ot the City or Clearwater met in regular session at Ci~y Hall, Tuesday, September 8, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the tollowing members present: Herbert M. Brown WD. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: F. C. Middleton B. J. Driver G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager Asst. City Attorney Ohief ot Police City Engineer f,',Xl,;i!, ...... 'k':};~W , .. '. .'..' The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend R. E. Coleman of the First Christian Church, Olearwater. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting ot August 17th and the special meeting of August 24th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids had been received for Workmens' Compensation Insurance tor the City for one year. The bids were read as follows: ,. '. . '1"0 i ' Mutual Ins. Agency, Clearwater Harpham Ins. Agency, Inc., Clearwater Chesnut & Lee, Clearwater Roger Bouchard Ins. Co., Clearwater 110,467.51 8.201.70 8.925.19 9,52.3.30 Commissioner Crown moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids had been received tor cable and complete equipment for 31 new street lights on Mandalay Boulevard from Causeway Boulevard to Acacia Street according to the plan presented at the last meeting. The bids were read as tollows: Raybro Electric Supply Inc.. Tampa Graybar Electric Co., Tampa Gen. Electric Supply, Tampa Westinghouse Electric Co., Tampa t8,8J5.6l incomplete 8,688.68 8,694.6lt Commissioner Crown moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids had been received tor Police and Fire Department uniforms. The bids were read as tollows: Hart Dry Cleaning Co., Clearwater Bob Johnson Uniform Co., Jacksonville Don F. Lavigne, Inc., Miami Martins Uniforms, Tampa $2,842.92 3,2)0.50 2,36.3.10 2,770.40 The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid ot Don F. Lavigne oE Miami at .2,.363.10. Commissioner Crown moved that the low bi~ of Don F. Lavigne be accepted subject to the working out ot a satisfactory arrangement for a hold-back until satisfactory acceptance by the Police Department and Fire Department and subject to the satisfactory arrangement as to fittings, etc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that eleven bids had been received tor 800 feet ot 21 inch tire hose and 400 feet of li inch tire hose. The bids were read as follows: Hovey Bros., Clearwater American LaFrance Corp. Miami Fire Equipmt. Co., Miami Bert Lowe Supply Co., Tampa General Detroit Corp., Detroit Eureka Fire Hose Division, Atlanta Ellis Machinery & Supply Co., Tampa W. S. Darley & Co., Chicago (treated) (untreated) Firefighters Equipment Co., Jacksonville Walter H. Lange, Atlanta Roger B. Q~ncy, Dunedin air! $96b:l;0 908.80 888.00 864.00 924.00 880.00 952.00 1,168.00 1,08S.00 1,112.00 1,160.00 1,024.00 It.! $361;':;0 .302.80 30l,..00 290.00 314.00 280.00 312.00 412.00 372.00 396.00 380.00 3ltO.OO Oommissioner Bates moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the City Manager tor his recommendation at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimOUSly. --' " . . ". ,'. :';~:.. .;':. .: .~i.;.,,: ,-,,~. ~ " . '.-, ' '. ", . 'i;""t,~;~.:~;ir~OO~\i"'"' ....".... .. ..- , :,. . , I I i~) .6..-...~-\... ", .:/~' ,. '"'-;." 1 I r , , " ,", . _t'" I I i I I 1 I i i I "J , - - j 'j 1 ,,1 I I J I .j -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8. 1953 The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for the paving and resurfacing of Mandalay Avenue from Causeway Boulevard to Acacia Street. The bids were read as follows: . ..... ...,..".._,;',;j;;:;';'<~l;i<.,~~~~~0"!!cjt~ w. H. Armston Co.. Duhedin Burton Walker Constr. Co.. Plant City Campbell Paving CO.1 Clearwater Cone Bros. Constr. vo.. Tampa E. H. Holcomb, Jr.. Clearwater $50,831.80 45.303.00 51.470.50 53.601.90 52.827.20 j. j " , :.'.','. Commissioner Crown moved that the bids be referred to the City ~~nager forrecom- mendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the hardship application of Derwood M. Cook to erect a carport and storage room on Lot 17, Block H, Breeze Hill Subdivision, within three feet of the side property line. -The City, Attorney read a letter from Mr. Cook outlining his request. He also read the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the request be granted. There being no objection, Commissioner Crown moved that the hardship application of Mr. Derwood Cook be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a replat of Pine brook Highlands which corrected the storm drainage easement which appeared in the orig:f.nal plat in Block 3 instead of Block 2. By consent. the matter was deferred for a further report from the City Manager on the condition of the drainage and the streets and the subdivider's compliance with the subdivision requirements that he agreed to comply ~th when he came into the City. The City Attorney presented a proposed contract with Mr. C. P. Collier for the purchase of Lot 6, Pinellas Groves, which comprises five acres, at the price of $350.00 an acre or $1,750.00, and stated that this purchase, together ~th a purchase of ten acres near the Airport from Miss Maude Matthews, will give the City ownership of a large tract of land which can be used for drilling new wells or for light industry. He also stated that a commission was being charged by Mrs. C. E. Ball for assisting with the purchase from Mr. Collier. The Real Estate Committee recommended the purchase. Commissioner Crown moved that the recommenda- tion of the Real Estate Committee be approved for the purchase o~ Lot 6, Pinellas Groves. at the price or $350.00 an acre for the rive acre tract and Eor the payment of a purchase commission of $175.00 to Mrs. Ball who made it possible Eor us to acquire this purchase. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. In regard to the application of Mr. Howard Ewing for a renewal of bis license to operate an auction house, the City Manager explained that such licenses must be reviewed every six months because of provisions in the City Charter. The Mayor stated that he had had several telephone calls from people who wished to object to the renewal ot the license and wished the matter to be postponed ror two weeks to they could appear to protest. After consideration of the matter, Commissioner Bates asked Mr. Ewing if he would agree, as he did formerly, to the license being cancelled at any time if sufficient reason was established and Mr. Ewing replied that he would agree to that. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission renew the license for six months, and if any hearing develops anything that is out of order in any way, the Commission would immediately cancel the license. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell. Commissioners Bates. Russell, Strang and Crown voted "Aye". Mayor-Commissioner Brown voted "No". Mo~ion carried. The City Manager presented a statement for $250.00 for the tee of Mr. Weldon Starry, attorney in Tallahassee, who assisted in the appeal of the Caldwell and Kerekes suit vs. the City of Clearwater in the Florida State Supreme Court. The Mayor reported that Mr. Phillips, the City Attorney, had already advanced the money to Mr. Starry. Commissioner Crown moved that Mr. Phillips be reimbursed for legal fees in the amount of $250.00 paid to Mr. Starry in Tallahassee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously_ The Mayor stated that regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit he would like to see the matter submitted to referendum in order to determine if the Commission was acting in accordance with the wishes or the people. Concerning the proposed seawall on Clearwater Beach suggested by Mr. Dopald Beath, the City Manager reported that he and the City Engineer had been unable to arrange a meeting with Mr. Beath, Mr. E. W. Barger, Jr., and Mr. Leo Butler and therefore requested that the item be deferred to the next meeting. The City Attorney read a letter from the Florida State Chamber or Commerce describing a clinic scheduled by the State Council for Industry and Commerce to be held on Thursday, August 27th in Orlando and suggesting that Clearwa~er be represented at the meeting. Tbe City Manager suggested tha~ with the Commission's approval be would write to Mr. Earl W. Brown of the State Chamber of Commerce and express regrets that the City of Clearwater did not have any representa~ives at the meeting and request a copy ot the minutes of the meeting. By consent. the Commission agreed to this procedure. In regard to the application of Leroy Outing. negro, to operate two additional taxicabs, the City Manager said that there are now twelve colored cabs and they are all busy and that the Chief o~ Police reported that there have been no viola- tions or accidents involving the colored cabs; therefore. he recommended that since the mileage reports indicate a need ror the extra cabs that the application be gran~ed. Commissioner Russell moved that the application tor two additional cabs be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. i I ! . I .. I I';, . \.' '.:0' :.:".:<' ..';,:'~'.~"".. "':~'~ .-.. ~)1~~;l~~iK;,:, !\?'~}jJf,it~t~l\ i t." {, tJ~/\ .,- ..1""; " ,-'. .';. ~(~jtila~\::;,; " J:,', ; "::.' ~ ~~~~~~t::~ ;;.:;i~:~:; ~f~< J;;. ".~.< ',iJ..~ il~ f.g~. ......~--...~'.<. I"": :f,,~ ~"--.... .,>......, "'4{,(t,BJ. ~ '.!.. ;""';..":'1'<;__\ . ;. "',':'::".:/,.',:1 ~~~: ,,' (~:::;:':'JY, ~.:~ 't' , . .....,: ~. . I .... '.::\' ~'~'.. ~., "",~,;'.,~,;)~~~~"Y~"~i~',l.;:':~'~':~):+1kft\~I.t:f ' . . :... ..:;~:;:;,:;ULL~.t:~i1~hjW8~i~t);'i~fii;~~*~~ "",1: ->~ : '.'....., .,. - ,., , ~. - ........_..,. ..., -J- CITY COMMISSION MEETI~G September 8, 1953 The City Manager presented a deed fro~ the Gulf Oil Company which would give ~o the City a section of the Gulf Oil Company's property on the corner ot Drew Street and Northeast Cleveland which was indicated on a sketch from the Engineering Department as the part east of the planting area to the apex of the corner. He explained that this would give the City a better entrance to Northeast Cleveland and Missouri Avenue from Drew Street. Commissioner Crown moved that the dedication rrom the Gulf Oil Company ot the property at the corner ot Northeaat Cleveland and Drew StreGt be accepted subject to the approval of the Real Es~ate Committee to be appointed by the Mayor aDd the approval of the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimOUSly. The Mayor stated that Commissioners Russell and Bates were on the Real E8ta~e Committee. The City Attorney presented a request from the Super-Test Oil Company for permission to erect a filling station on the southeast corner or Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue. He read the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the request be granted. He also read the City Engineer's report which indicated that prOVision should be made in the plans for maintaining the drainage ditch. The report ~tated that there is no paving on Duncan Avenue; also that ~he plans do not show the type of driveways to be constructed on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and that no plumbing plan was included in the plans. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to confer with the Super-Test 011 Company as to nature of structures and services that are going to be provided and report back to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates to serve on this Committee. Commissioner Bates speaking for the Missouri Avenue Right-of-Way Committee recommended the following for the portion north ot Co~rt Street: 1. That Lot 1. Block 1. and tbe east 11 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, W. F. Hughey Subdivision, including two houses, belonging to the M. Harvey Estate be purchased for .2,750.00. 2. That David Payton. whose property the City has already purchased, be paid $450.00 ~or moving his house from the property. 3. That the south 40 feet of the nortn 65 feet of Lot 1 or Lot 5, and the north 25 feet of Lot 1 of Lot 5, R. H. Padgett Subdivision of Original Lots 2 and 5, owned by Randolph Moore Estate. be purchased ror $600.00 and an allowance of ~50.00 be given for moving the house, the City to connect the sewer to the house after it is moved. (Mr. Kabrich has been advised by Marshall and Rives, attorneys. that the offer is not acceptable.) 4. That the east 30 feet of Lot 1, Block 2, W. F. Hughey Subdivision, be purchased. Commissioner Crown moved that the Committee's recommendation for the acquisition of all the remaining right-of-way between Court Street and Cleveland Street on the Missouri Avenue extension be approved and that the City officials be authorized to proceed for the quick taking of the property owned by the Randolph Moore Estate. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates gave the recommendations of the Missouri Avenue Right-of-Way Committee tor the portions south of Court Street as follows: That the eas~ 10 feet ot Lots 9, 10, 11, Elock 0, Carolina Terrace Sub- diVision. owned by Oweda Sinclair, be purcbased tor $2,000.00, and recommend leaving the house where it is. That the eas~ 10 feet of Lot 22, Block J, Lakeview Heights, owned by Earl McMullen. be purchased for tlOO.OO. That the east 10 teet of Lots 17, le, 19, Block J, Lakeview Heights, owned by Russell HendriCks, be purchased for '250.00. That the east 10 feet or Lots 4 and 5. Block C, Carolina Terrace, owned by Dallas Young, be purchased for $150.00. That the eas~ 10 feet of Lot 6, Block F, Carolina Terrace, owned by Robert Edmondson, be purchased for $100.00. Commissioner Crown moved that the Committee's recommendation with respect to acquir- ing additional right-of-way required on Missouri Avenue extension trom Court Street south to the City limits be approved and that the City o~fieials be authorized ~o execute the documents necessary to effect these purchases. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimo~81y. 1. 2. J. 4. 5. The Mayor announced the consideration of the plat of Skycrest Terrace and Ordinance 643 setting forth the intention to annex said subdivision. The Commdss1on discussed a~ length the drainage problems involved in the Skycrest Terrace Subdivision. The City Engineer stated that since the stree~s we~ shown only on the three tiers of lo~s he was unable to dete~ine jus~ wha~ would be a satisrac~ory solution to the drainage problem. Commissioner Crown suggested tha~ the matter ot getting definite drainage plans be referred back ~o the developers ~or their engineer's suggestions. Tbe City Manager reporting on nego~1ations with the developers stated agreement had been reached on tbe sanitary sewers, the connec~lng .".. '. ,",* i;. ..I!. . '. . '. .',.~(.'i.I,>. " l;..', nAJ' , ", ., ~~:.~~\~' ~',' , ,:.':' ,::-. .. /,/,\>'~(:. ... ....;.'.. ." . \':-,:.i . '~;~:I:;~,~:;;;~y.6.'>: .. ;',~,~>:", ,:,::\~~:~:>~';:;~t';';i"';'":')'';'''':''' l,';>" '., "" " . ~: :i~A;l' O'\1~;:::t.~t/ ~~;. J . ~;,~~~ \1:?"Y~~\:~. : . :)i{;~i;~fi@. ,.,<..., "..."" ~ '.J , :, ; '.' " , !, ; . ,..:::~) r~~'~.. 1 l' "b " , : .~, ....... ';'", ~ . .', . . " .~. . ..,....,'"~"',..5.~1;,~~:~~~~~~;1\,~ 2-O~ ~F\ ;;M -4.- CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8, 1953 to the trunk line, the water line, the type of curb and the specifications for the streets. By consent, the drainage problem was referred back to the developers for solution by their engineer. The City Attorney read Ordinance 64.3. Commissioner Crown moved t~at Ordinance 643 be approved on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown moved that by unanimous consent Ordinance 64.3 be considered by title only on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 04.3 by title only. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 643 be approved on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 643 in full. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 643 be passed and adopted on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read proposed Ordinance 644, making it illegal to leave an abandoned icebox or refrigerator in a place where children might have access to it. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 644 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 644 by unanimous consent be considered on second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 044 by title only. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 644 be passed on second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended installation of 896 feet of two inch gas main east from Rainbow Drive to easement at an estimated cost of $530.00. Commissioner Crown moved that tpe City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported on the following utility installations: ~~1~~~!~ : . .' \, '.: :, ", :', ~ f' > ;",' " .' " ',", I" '. '. ,'" 325 feet of 2" water main on Richards Avenue 150 feet of 2" water main on Myrtle Ave. 260 feet of 2" water main on Wood Ave. 343 feet of li" gas main on Meteor Ave. 84 feet of li" water main on Palm Bluff $260.00 130.00 210.00 230.00 55.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager's actions be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution to have 53 property owners clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Crown moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested approval of a work order for $381.00 for an electric typewriter for the City Attorney's office. Commissioner Crown moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested the Commission's approval of renting a ~pace in the Marina to Mr. Fred N. Andrews who operates a marine hardware store in St. Petersburg and would like to open a branch here. The Manager said it was proposed to partition off part of the room originally planned for a sundry store and rent Mr. Andrew8 one side for $125.00 per month. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved for the renting of the space mentioned for a marine hardware store. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested t~e City Manager to set up a jpint meeting of the Commission ~th the Civil Service Board sometime during the next week. The City Attorney requested instruction as to whether or not he should defend the City in the suit brought by Mr. E. J. Metz for damages sustained in the sinking of his boat at the Clearwater Marina. It was agreed that the City Attorney should defend the suit but that he should also ascertain if the claim was covered by the liability insurance carried by the City. The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the Mayor by Mr. James R. Billet suggesting that the City adopt an ordinance to prohibit the use of cast nets any closer than 150 feet from the seawall line of any developed property within the City of Clearwater. Mr. Billet stated that some ot the cast netters were destructive to property causing damage to the boats and discarding trash fish on the lawns and docks. By consent, the City Attorney was requested to submit a proposed draft of an ordinance to each of the Commissioners for study. ,_.-.-....~~..." -. ----.. -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING September a, 1953 The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees ot the Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously, admitted Botty Lou Smith, Secretary in the Police Department, and Johnny Hattaway, Laborer in the Public Service Department, into membership in the Pension Plan. There being no further busines8 to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M. ~Z~~- Attest: 'f .', '". /: .' '. ~' ." .,..... . ~ ',' . , ~,..i'...". ,<~.., ~; '~;"""''-';"_ ! J ; '::':'" ., : .!\~~\ ~:~~t , .. . ""1" .,', .. "'C'i.\.1 'tI11:illi";'L r-) '.."'}!,t::t(:j:r~~ '....". I '.. '.' ',''''. ~, ~;'.' ~~ : ;: ' ' . . ..' .'~' . ' ...:....... . .. ~.;~~". .,: . -.",': .... ,'''. ;. l':"t' ..' ,~::,~"..:;':i;::'.~:;"~' .~.~:); i':'~'..'?~1~~r~:f,~~; . . . ' .. . _ _ _ '. . ...,.C.'_ ~ <.. ._,..,. .._ ---", ,"".. .,. ".' ...."' ,.,,;, =";,,.,~~;i_:i.";_;,.i_Li<kk~"s;.;;;:it~.;.0~Ltlli,~~~~i.:\, 2.01- CITY COMMISSION MEETING September a, 1953 September 4, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates Gentlelllen: The Regular Meeting of the City Comolission will be held in the City Hall Auditorium on 'fuesday, September a, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the at.tached a~;enc.la will be discussed at this time. Very truly yours, Is! F. C. Middleton Ci ty iJlanager ; ( ; I r '" I " . ! " ..... " ;0 FCM:s Enclosure . I ,~. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .' ~ , : ., , '" . '.' [ . . , I Agenda - City Commission loileeting of September a, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation, Member of the Pinellas County Ministerial Association. 2. Approving the minutes of the RegulRr ~i~eting of August 17 and the Special Meeting of August 24, 1953. 3. Opening of bids for: A. Workmen's Compensation Insurance. B. Street lighting. C. Police and Fh'e Department Uniforms. D. Fire Hose for Fire Department. E. Paving and resurfacing Ivlandalay Avenue from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia St. 4. Public Hearing on the hardship provision in the Zoning Ordinance with reference to Lot 17, Block H, Breeze Hill Subdiv. for Derwood M. Cook. 5. Commission's consideration of: A. Change in easement plans on Replat of Pinebrook Highlands Subdiv. B. Report on property purchased East of the Airport and plans for purchasing additional land in the same area. C. Application from Howard K. Ewing for Auction License. D. Fee for legal services, Caldwell and Kerekes vs Nelson and City of Clearwater. E. Report by City Manager on the seawall request of r~. Beath. F. Letter from Florida State Chamber of Commerce. G. Request from Leroy Outing to operate two additional cabs. H. Dedication from Gulf Oil ~orporation of property at the corner of N. E. Cleveland and Drew Street. I. Ap~lication from Super Test Oil Company to erect a Filling Station on the S. E. corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue. J. Committee's report with reference to Missouri Avenue Right of Way~ (Commissioners Russell and Bates) 6. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office. A. Approval of plat and intention to annex under Ordinance #643, Skycrest Terrace Subdivision. B. Ordinance #644, prohibiting abandonment of ice boxes and refrigerators. 7. Utility Improvements. a. Lot Mowing Applications. 9. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ July 29, 1953 Mr. Francis Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Fla. Dear Sir; I am writing in request of permission from the Zoning Board and the City Commission to build a carport and storage room onto my residence at 1424 E. Druid Rd., Block H, Lot 17, Breeze Hill Subdivision. This property has been in my possession for five years and was purchased with the understanding that a carport or garage could be built within three feet of the lot line. However, upon applying for a building permit recently I was informed that the zoning laws had been changed as of December, 1952. If I must abide by the new laws I will not be able to proceed with my plans. As you can see by the enclosed sketch, there is approximately 14 feet between the existing porch and the lot line. In order to leave five feet leeway we would only be allowed nine feet outside dimensions, including two cement block columns. This would leave less than 7', 4" inside clearance which would make a carport impractic- able and detract rather than add to the value of our property. (Continued) - . . , , ,.,,;2:iji;t;.~;~;i;;~ii;J!';'~ ."" -';'." :'..,'r ''; . ."/. . >' '.: ',' ,._-./~. 'I . . ." J'~'; i ...'...._r ,~,,\Si'- \.'< ..,,r , . I CITY COMMISSION MEETING September a, 1953 (Continued) Since our neighbors have built within three feet of the lot line and all the signatures listed below have no objection to our doing so, I would appreciate your consideration alonl~ with that of the City Commission and the Zoning Board to make an exception in this case. Sincerely, /5/ Derwood M. Cook --.--------------------------------------------------------------------------~--- .' " ,..' . '" "I " , I j .. ',I ..' 'I 'fo: From: Subject: F. C. Middleton, City Mana~er O. H. Anderson, Secy. Zoning and Planning Board Request of Uerwood M. Cook (Hardship) August 10, 1953 At the regular meeting of tho ~oning Board held Thursday evening, August 6, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of Mr. Derwood M. Cook to erect a car-porte and storage room on Lot 17 Block H, Breeze Hill Subdivision, within three feet of' the side property line l1424 E. Druid Road) be granted under the hardship ruling. NOTE: The Board feels that this request should be granted as this car-porte and storage room was planned before the zoning setback change. Also that there are no objections of the adjoining property owners. Attached here\~ith is a copy of Mr. Cook's request showing si~natures of adjoining property owners, also a layout of the proposed addition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO ALL CONCERNED: August 12, 1953 The industrialization of Florida is considered by many of the State's leaders to be of topmost economic concern. Accordingly, all hands are needed in the task of searching out industrial opportunities, in the preparation of essential ground- work, and of conditioning the minds of investors. The job is big enough to challenge the most forceful among our citizenry. What is done now, or not done now, will show up on tomorrow's Florida economic countenance. For example, the $300 million v~hich began flowing into Florida t s industrial veins about three years ago are now, much of it, paying off. In another 12 months all Florida will begin feeling the pleasant effects of this money's presence in our state. To get another $300 million or lar~er sum rolling into industrial Florida will be the purpose of a clinic scheduled by the State Council for Industry and Commerce in co-o~eDation with the Industrial Division of the State Chamber to be held on Thursday, August 27, in the air-conditioned Orange Court Hotel, Orlando, starting at 9:30 a.m. The clinic is to aid your community in its industrial aspirations. Local Chambers of Commerce, County and Municipal officials, industrialists, and the officials of' industrial groups, throughout the State, are urged to express their industrial views at the clinic, and to participate in the clinic's determina- tions. Kindly take upon yourself the responsibility of seeing that such representa- tion is present at the Orlando clinic, advising either or both of the undersigned at the above address that this will be done. Sincerely yours, /s/ Earl W. Brown, President Florida State Chamber of Commerce Jacksonville, Florida /5/ A. D. Davis, Chairman Council for Industry and Commerce Jacksonville, Florida ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 19, 1953 City Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Re: The SE Corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue -- N. 150' of the W. 150' of Tract nA" of Replat of Block "D", Suburb Beautiful Gentlemen: The captioned property is presently under contract of sale to S. Hughey who is desirous of purchasing the property f'or the purpose of erecting a ~illing station t.hereon. ~~'" - --. I ! . ! , I I ' J,' ," '. , ':,. . . '..,.'.... ..~1 '.:".' . ~: ~:.~"...". ".:.. .. '< ~:::;, ~.~ ~..:: ".. ,:;. :'.":~').: ~'''~' : '. .~ . . ~ ,;,:,~. :.'".. (,;~,;:,.. ":C'::..';;i;l~l':';:l:;{'i~,~:::~::::;::.:::~C:~~:~)~$,' ":j';*Jl;~'i~~~j~;;~~~L;~~.;;;,L':;, \',:;.~;,;,: ~~' _ :,,> .:"".:,.";"..,..;,, .'. ; ~ , ~,:;.~ " . '. ,,: ~. ;!'Itll~ i':~7z!~~I,. .. .....) " ' , ' ,,' '.~;.iriX:l... ,','. ::' :":,':-" ",'. .,:, "" ',.,~. "'('0.61.:1: . .,........':., ~' , . ~ \ .j' !" , '~,o,&:,,:, CITY COMMISSION MEETING September $, 1953 (Continued) I wish to call attention to the fact that Super-Test Oil Company, of whom S. Hughey is Secretary, will ultimately construct the filling station if a permit to do so is granted. Super-Test Oil Company is a new corporation coming into the City of Clearwater and is attemptin~ to acquire locations which it believes suitable to its business of retail gasoline through the company owned service station, and, therefore, I respectfully submit that every consideration should be given to encourage new business to the City with its resulting increase in payrolls and improvement of property, thus increasing the tax revenue to be derived therefrom. J~.~ )~~~\1 ~\ ~?{.~~~} As you are well aware, the captioned property is a highly suitable thoroughfare for business properties and is at the present thus zoned. This letter is to request a permit from your Honorable Board to construct a filling station upon the captioned property and your applicant does hereby attach blue prints showing the plans, layout and construction of the proposed'filling station. ..... . ~.. . .. , . '~":': . I understand that such a permit as this must ultimately be ~ranted by the City Commission and for that reason, I am mailing an original and three copies of this letter to such Board so that both Boards may have copies of this application for consultation in this matter. I trust that this matter will receive favorable attention by the City Zoning & Planni~g Board and the City Commission, and I will appreciate any help which you may give me in this matter. Re~pectful1y submitted, /s/ Thomas P. Evans Of ~acfarlane, Fer~uson, Allison & Kelly Attorney for Applicant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sept. 4, 1953 To: From: Subject: F. C. Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zonin~ Board Super-Test Oil Co. At the regular meeting o~ the Zonin~ Board held Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of the Super-Test Oil Co. to erect a filling station on the S. E. Corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Ave. North 150' of the West l50' of Tr~ct "A" of replat of Block D, Suburb Beautiful, be granted. The reco~nendation of the Board to erect a filling station in this area is in keeping with the present "Business Zoningfl. The driveways s~ould not be over 30 feet in width at the property line. KOTE: Attached herewith is a complete set of plans and specifications for the proposed station, also a plat plan and a survey of the property and a copy of a letter from Attorneys MacFarlane, Fer~U60n, Allison and Kelly stating their request. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 5, 1953 To: From: Subject: F. C. i"Uddleton s. Lickton Applicntion for permit to construct Filling Station at Southeast corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue The plans for the proposed filling station at southeast corller of Gulf to Bay and Duncan have been reviewed by this office. Your attention is invited to the follolrling: The plans indicate a driveway from Duncan Avenue into said filling station; at the present time Duncan Avenue is not paved south of Gulf to Bay and a drainage ditch serves a considerable area, in this street. The plans do not indicate if provisions are made for maintainin~ this ditch and paving Duncan Avenue. The plans do not indicate the type of driveways thAt is to be constructed between the north property line and Gulf to Bay. No plumbing plan was included in the plans submitted to this of~ice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------~------ .,-~-_.. CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 6, 1953 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission at the City ot Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned ot weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that atter ten (lO) days notice and ti1lure at the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereot against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City ot Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, oituate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days atter notice in writing to the ,owners thereof to do so and that upon tailure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereot against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City ot Clearwater, as amended. ". ",.,. -., .' , ". . .:"'.".' '" l....y l~ . ....,.1\, -. J~;...l;.~, ......i..:. >:....:,:;..~~..~,.,.".. ~. ~..n.: Name - Description E 65' of W ~95' of 8150' of N 200' of NE t ot wi N. w. corner of the NE4 of NWl run S 50.03' to the S line of Drew then East along S. Line ot Drew. Lot 23, Block S Bay Terrace Add. Lots 25 & 26, Block S Bay Terrace Add. W line of Saturn Ave. 200' N of N line of Gulf to Bay - run W parallel to Gulf to Bay 155' Lot 5, Block C, Unit 2 Skycrest Lot 13, Block A Keystone Manor w. 10 ft. Lot l28 and E. 60 ft. Lot lJO Harbor Oaks Lot 2, Block A Bay Terrace Lot 6, Block 12 Country Club B. M. Mills 400 Oak Ave. Clearwater, Florida Grace E. Green Box 154 Deland, Florida Otto Hanson 205 Walker Dr. Chicago, Ill. Mrs. F. B. Hicks 1122 - E. 31st St. Brooklyn, N.Y. Fred G. Priewart 514 S. Glenwood Ave. Clearwater, Florida H. A. Lacey 1054 Nome Akron 20, Ohio Mary M. Baxter 1214 Reynolds Clearwater Fla. Mrs. Geo. F. Bigby Anderson, S. Carolina John T. Balch Box 4 Ripley Miss. Sarah E. Hahn Est. Georgiana Lane, Trustee 48 Pleasant St. Woburn, Mass. Helen Priest Hall 17 George St. watertoWDL 7, Mass. Richard C. ent 208 Cincinnati Pkwy. Clearwater, Fla. Clark H. Woodward 4000 Cathedral Washington 16, D.C. H. C. l~lacNeil 46) Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater, Fla. W. C. Wells 440 Oak Ave. Clearwater, Fla. Bessie I. Stewart Box 341 Safety Harbor, Fla. Alex Zachary 617 Cleveland St. Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. J. Pauline Castello Route 3 Kokomo. Ind. J'. A. Ogden 1020 Sunset Pt. Rd. Clearwater, Fila. Irene L. Macdon~ey 220 W. Chicago Ave. Bronson, Mich. L. P. & G. P. Hovey Dunedin, Fla. L. P. Hovey Dunedin, Fla. Steve J. Kapetas 318 S. Garden Clearwater, Fla. Lot 9, Block 12 Country Club Lot 5, Block H, Unit 6 Skycrest Lot 6, Block H, Unit 6 Skycrest Lot 40 & E. 30 tt. Lot 41 Replat of Bayside Lot 43 Replat of Bayside Lots 1, 2, 3, 4~ Block A Highland Groves S. 85 ft. of Lot 20 Block G Keystone Manor Lot 3, Block B, Unit 2 Skycrest Lots 8 & 9, Block D Navajo Park Lot 14, Block A Peale Park Lot 5, Block 18 Mandalay Lot 6, Block 18 Mandalay Lot 10, Block 51 Mandalay .'WlW.___....._ '!: LL-\"y' i>".:' ,,;,)!~, ; . ':. ; ..~ ~ 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 ea. 3.00 5.00 3.00 ea. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 "., {";'~"~:;:'''i~~ ; ~<; :', . ., ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8, 1953 (Continued) Description Lot 8, Block F Hillcrest 112 Name S. B. Browne 16301 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 20, Ohio Ralph G. Browne 16301 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 20, Ohio Qua Al1brandl 1616 Grand Syracuse, N.Y. John & Guisseppina Nastasi 10 Academy Darien, Conn. Vito Tagare11i 1369 Pierce Clearwater, Fla. Mary H. Green 313 W. Turner Clearwater, Fla. B. F. Lohman 810 Lotus Path Clearwater, Fla. James E. Privett c/o Snell's Cottages 1245 S. Ft. Harrison Clearwater, Fla. Doris M. Schurbert 1489 Franklin Clearwater, Fla. Floyd T. Christian 305 Haven St. Clearwater, Fla. Arthur F. Weaver 302 Jeffords Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Susie Stanley P. O. Box 339, Sta. A St. Petersburg, Fla. Julia E. Ingham Spencer, Wisconsin Wyo1ene Grace 1201 Drew Clearwater, Fla. Esther Keefer 400 Lincoln Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. T. R. Purcell 416 Prescott Clearwater, Fla. Bertpa Marleau Arnold 215 Lakeview Ave. St. Petersburg, Fla. Samuel A. Korones 617 Cleveland Clearwater, Fla. James Lumia Est. 3215 - 12th St. Tampa, Fla. Metta L. Watwood 507 N. Osceola Clearwater, Fla. Guido G. Salmaggi 1677 New Hyde Park Dr. New Hyde Park, L.I., N.Y. Elizabeth Skinner Jackson Dunedin Fla. Phillip Zimmerman Palm Harbor, Fla. John K. Batstone 860 Narcissus Clearwater, Fla. Fred Wesemeyer 316 Haven Clearwater, Fla. Josephine Kopperod 102 N. Mars Clearwater.!. Fla. Harold Paul .l'"OX 120 - Third Ave. Haddon Heights, N.J. Frank Nutrio 619 Bay Dr. Largo, Fla. Jobn Mixon 512 - 6th Ave. SW ~go, Fla. _...-.. -~ -- ~~;.;:::',-;, ~ '~:~' ~ ;.i~.,~ :"";",., :~::: ~.: . , ..~':'i~'~~~~~"'"":-':'~~~'!W~~ . ,. Lot 9, Block F Hillcrest 112 Lot 1, Block 1 Tagarelli Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 Tagarelli Lots 3f7,8,9,13,14, B~ock 4 Tagare 11 Lots 5 & 6, Block 4 Tagarelli Lot 9, Block 20 Marymont Lot 8, Block F, Unit 5 Skycrest ~ 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 ea. 5.00 ea. 5.00 ea. 5.00 5.00 ! " ,', ,~, ,;:~ ).: ",:.1 , , )'.':~~XL.r : "-. '",,~;.~.~,::.~( I " ~. .~:.';~');J~~:"/.!; -":':'. '. ;i:,:'(\ ~ .. , ' " ' .,"', " Lot 10, Block F, Unit 5 Skycrest Lot ll, Block F, Unit 5 Skycrest Lot 11, Block D, Unit 7 Skye rest Lot 19, Block A Breeze Hill Lot 20, Block A Breeze Hill Lot 27 I Block C Bassedena Lot 28, Block C Bassedena Lot 4, Block 58 illlandalay Lot 6, Block 58 Mandalay Lot 3, Block 59 Mandalay Lot 4, Block 59 Mandalay Lot 8, Block 59 Mandalay 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ea. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ea. 3.00 ea. 5.00 5.00 Lot 9, Block 59 Mandalay Lots 10 & 11, Block 59 Mandalay S. 20 ft. Lot 111 & Lot 110 Grandview Terrace Lot l09 Grandview Terrace Lot l, Block C, Unit D Skycrest Lots 2 & 3, Block C, Unit D Skycrest Lots 3.\4,9,10,13 Block ~2, Mandalay Lot 10, Block B Belleview Court Lot 4, Block D Belleview Court ,,~ . . - .' "'. . . JI.. ..... ~ _ '"_ :'.'-".~(iiI;{:::\1:~L.v~;,;,,_,":,,:, ... " .: /,: i> )!t-<,. ,\"~. <,.'; I:' ;'t'~ .~'!."!l~~~""".J~~ ~:~ ~:~",!-~J.~" .,:,-,;,:,~,~~,'''',<s~i.*i;;..ii:d~;'~~~~:1i';;~t1;J..'':'~~~J:')~~~~~'{: ", , "',:. .:'c ~~~;:.~ :~~i, ).~;~>...'~.~.:;.:: ,,'~ :~: 'w' ;;j~,''''!""",,,,: :./:.~:"",,: .,,: ;;<', :,:'~,...; .:,::.::.::i~,~';'~;4C~ ...i14.i:......;.. ':.:.,.J.. , ';','. ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8, 1953 (Continued) P.ASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 8th day of September, A.D. 1953. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk ----------------------~------------.--------~---~-------~-------~---~------------- Clearwater, Florida September 7, 1953 Honorable Mayor Brown City Commis1oners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Numerous waterfront residents in the City have requested me to write you regarding the problem of property destruction by cast-net fishermen. Many of these cast-netters are fine people but unfortunately some of them are prone to use boistrous and foul language within earshot or our homes. Some are Dalicious and destructive in slamming their nets against our boats, the leads making marks on the hull. They throw rough fish and craba on our la~s and docks. All in all these men are destroying the value of one of Clearwaters greatest assets, Our waterfront homesites and on request we can furnish you with the names o~ several people who are ready to leave the waterfront and/or the Clearwater area on this one account. It is not our wish or intention to put a stop to the extra income these boys derive from selling their fish, but to try to find a happy solution where-by all can live and let live. We feel that it is within reason to ask you to immediatly consider a simple ordnance which would prohibit the use of cast nets any closer than one hundred and rifty feet 150' from the seawall line of any developed property ~thin the City of Clearwater. In no way should this be construed to cover sport fishermen who use hook and line or bait casters. In the past ten days the Law enforcement bodies of Clearwater have been called upon numerous times where wilfull destruction or trespass was inv01ved by cast-netters. At present with no ordnance such visits by the police are almost a waste of tax- payers money and the policemen's time. It is our humble opinion that an ordnance as mentioned above ~11 be most welcomed by our law en~orcement officers and it will create a better understanding by all persons involved. Thanking you for your early consideration of the above, I beg to remain, Very truly yours, /s/ Jas. R. Billet ------------~--~----~----~---~--~-------~----~---------~--------------~-------~--- August 21, 1953 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Tru8sees of the City of Clearwater, Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Johnny Hattaway, laborer in the Public Service Department, has been duly ex~ined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first cla.ss" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on December 4, 1952. 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, Committee of the Employees' /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman {sl Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson Pension Fund. Advisory ---~~~._----~------~~--~~~--~-----~---------------~------------------------------ ".':'\: . . ..... . . .. . , " ~~~~~ili'~idiJ.;;~:dl~~~~~:~=~r";'rt!!~~!'~~~' .. CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 8, 1953 August 21, 1953' Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees ot the City ot Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Betty Lou Smith, Secretary in the Police Department, haa been duly examined by a local ppysician and designated by him as a "first clalsw risk. The above employee began her service with the City on February 9 1953. She is under 45 years ot age and meets the requirements ot our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee ot the Employees' Pension FUnd /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /.s/ Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson ------------~---_._~--------~--------~------------------------------------------ ..,.'.(,.....~ .;~...~~~~ ;;'.-.-.'" ..~, '\'(;.' ", ~ :' 't, ":~)';" <!i', ,:.', r',~ ~~ :'::' ~ , -.' .>: . '; ~:'~: ~',~:'" .':." '::.. ' . ' ~' " j ,:'t" :'! ',..'. .,,'...' ,.' .: :..",\. ~, :,.,~:.!'<i....~. ,,'. 'r ~';.:. ,.:.::~;':... .~'~ ORDINANCE RO. 643 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTEHTIOR or THE Cln OF CLEARWATER TO ANNEX SITCREST TERRACE SUBDIVISIOI AND OTHER LAlDS ADJACENT THERETO INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS or THE Cln or CLEARWATERt FLORIDA, UPON THE EXPIRATION or THIRTY (30, DAIS FR(IIt THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS or SECTION 171.~, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1951; PRO- VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE or THIS ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City ot Clearwater, acting by and through its City Commission, hereby declares its intention to annex into the corporate limits ot the City ot Clearwater, Florida! the following described lands lying contiguous to the territorial limlts of sa d City, which lands contain less than ten (10) registered voters. SITCHEST TERRACE SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereot as recorded in Plat Book ,Page of the Public Records or Pinellas County, Florida, and the following land or Which SITCREST TERRACE SUBDIVISION IS A PART: The land specifically described in a replat of all of the First Addition to Marymont as "Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 12-29-15r run North along the section line 1327.5 feet, thence South 89 deg. ~3 West 270~.1 feet, thence South 0 deg. lO' West 1329.75 teet, thence North 89 deg. 42' East 670.2 feet, thence Worth 35.0 feet, thence North 52 deg. 54' East 100 feet, thence South 37 deg. 06' East 75.0 feet, thence South 35.0 feet, thence North 89 deg. 42' East 1862.8 feet to POB, containing 72.5l~ acres exclusive of streets as platted" as same appears ot record in Plat Book 19, Page 93, ot the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, less that portion ot Block thirty-eight (38) described as rollows: Begin at the Southwest corner or Block 38 run northeasterly one hundred (100) feet along the south line of Tampa Boulevard, thence Southeasterly 75 teet to a poin~ on the north line of Drew Street, and 125 feet East of the said Southwest corner; thence Westerly along the North line of Drew Street 125 teet to point of beginning, and " LESS and except that portion of a replat of Marymont First Addition as aforesaid, which lies South of Tampa Boulevard and which is embraced in the plat ot Mosell Acres, according to the map or plat thereot as recorded in Plat Book 24, page 70, Public Records ot Pinellas County, Florida. Section 2. The City of Cl~arwater, acting by and through its City Commission intends to annex the foregoing lands according to the provisions ot Section l7l.04, Florida Statutes, 1951, and to that end, the City Auditor and Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Clearwater Sun, a newspaper published in the City of Clearwater, once a week for four (~) consecu~ive weeks immediately after the passage of this Ordinance. Section ~. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED ON FIRST READING September 8. 1953 PASSED ON SECOND READING September 8. 1953 PASSED ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AID ADOPTED September 8, 1953 /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk 'J ,'..' . '.. " . .Ii ~<"~~;i;::::~:~.~~i~'i:;~q;=:~~~::~:~\~~~,~~;;;J:~.};"",?~,,,,;,~'1~'~';1r;'::':;~~.,;:~ ", .. An~DA'I'f STATS OF FLORIDA I eQUITY OF PIHELLAS Before me, ~be undersigned authority, personally appeared RAIMOID P. SILO, who, upon being by me duly sworn, deposes and saye: 1. Tbat he is one of the owners or ~h. property known as SItCBEST TERRACS SUBDIVISIO.. and that be has personal'knowledge as to ~ne occupancy or ~he land' embraced in said subdivision, and that said tract of land contains les8 than ten registered voters. 2. That this Affidavit is made in compliance witb Sec~ion 111.04, Florida Sta~u~e8, 1951. and is made to induce the City or Clearwa~er to annex the foresoine 8ubdivis1on into its corporate limite. Further deponent saye~h not. WITNESS my signa~ure and official seal at Clearwater, in the County or Pinellas, and the S~a~e or Florida, ~hi8 17th day of August A. D. 1953. /s/ Raymond Pt Silo RAll40ND P. 811,0 SWORN TO AID SUBSCRIBED before me this 2nd day ot September A. D. 1953. /s/ G. B. Weimer Rotary Public " ... ..._^".~, ,,' ;<- .," -<. . "'/ . ,'J' .~ ,..,.:. :.... ,. .;/~:'.... '" _',"": "." . . -~r ),,..~.. ,;'~1"'I'" "~I l 1'..; ." -I ' CITY �OMMISSION MEETING September $, 1953 The City Cnmmi;s�ion of the City of C3earwater met in r•�gular seasi.on at City Hall, Tuesday, September $, 1953, a� 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Crown, Jr, Jack Russell John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. A1s4 present were: F. Co Middleton B. J. Driver G. T. McGlarama Sidney Lickton Nlayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager Asst. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend R, E. Coleman of the First Christian Church, Clearwater. �om�niswioner Bates moved that the minutes of the r�gular meeting of August 17ih and tlne special. meeting of August 24th be approved in accardance with �tae copi�s furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconde�i by Commissioner Strang and caz-ried unanimousZg. The City Manager reported that four bids had been reeeived for Workmenst Compensation Insurance for the City ior one year. The bids were read as follaws: Mutual Ins. Agencp, Clearwater ,�lp�kd7�5�. Harpham Ins. Agency, I'nc., Clearwater $,201.70 Chesnut & Lee, C1Earwa�er $,925.19 Roger Bouchard Ins. Co., Clearwater 9,523.30 Commissioner Crown moved that the bids be accep�ed and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Motiion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carri�ed unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids had been received for cable and complete equipment for 31 new street lights on ;"Iandalay Boul�vard from Causeway Boulevar.d to Acacia Street according to the plan presented at the last meeting. Th� bids were read as follows: Raybro Electric Supply Inc., Tampa Graybar Electric Co., Tampa Gen. Electric Supply, Tampa Westinghouse Electric Co., Tampa �$,�35.6]. incomplete �,6��.6$ $,69�.64 / 9� Commissioner Crown moved �Ghat the bids be accepted and z�eferred to the City Manager for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manage;,^ reported that four bids had been received for Poliae and Fire Department uniforms. The bids were read as follows: Har� Dry Cleaning Co., Clearwater �2}$y.2.92 Bob Johnson Uniform Co., Jacksonvxlle 3,230.50 Don F'<, Lavigne, Ina., Miami 2,363.10 Martins Uniforms, Tanpa 2,7'70.40 The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of Don F. :Lavigne of Miami at �2,3b3.10e Comrt;issioner Grown moved that the low bid of Don �'. Lavigne be acceptec3 subject to the working out of a satisfactory arrangement for a hold-back until satisfactory acceptance by the Po�lice Department anci Fire Department and subject to the satisfactory arrangement as to fittings, etc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimausly. It was rsported by the City Manager that elev�n bids had been received fos $00 feet of 2� inch fire hose and �.00 feet of 1� inch fira hose. The bids were sead as folloars: Hovey Bros., Clearwater American LaFrance Corp. Mi.ami Fire Eq�aipmt. Co. , Miami Bert Lowe Supply Co., Tampa General Detroit Corp., Detroi�t Eureka Fire Hose Division, Atlanta E11is Machznery & Supply Co., Tampa W. S. Darley �c Co., Chicago (treated) Firefighters Equipment Co., JacksonviZle Walter He Lange, Atlanta Roger B. Qu�ncy, Dunedin n �962,1�0 90$.$0 �$$e00 �64.00 924.00 s�a.00 952.00 1,16$.00 i,o$$.00 i,ziz.00 1,160.00 1,024.00 1 �r ,�364. 50 3oz.$0 301�.00 290.00 314.00 z�o,00 31z.00 4izs0� 37z.0o 396.00 3 $0. 00 340.00 Cammissioner Bates moved tha� the bi.ds be accegted and referred to the City �Ianager for his recowmendation at the next meetimg. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Strang and carriQd unanimously. 2ao _2� CITY CONIMISSIOId MEETING September �, 1953 The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for the paving and xesurfacing of Mandalay Avenue from Causeway Boulevard to Acacia Stree�. The bids were read as follows: W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin �50,$,31.$0 Burton Walker :onstr. po., P1anb City 45,303•00 � Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater 51,47�.5n Cone Br�s. Constr. Co., Tampa 53,�01.90 E. Ho Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 52,�27.20 Commissianer �Crown moved that the bids be referred to the Gity �'ianager for r eco�►- mendation: Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearibg on th� hardship applica�ion of Derwood Me Cook to erect a carport and storage room on Zot 1'7, Block H, Br�eze Hill Subdivision, within L-hree feet of the side property line. The Gity.Attarney read a letter from Mr. Cook outlining his request. He also read the Zoning Board�s recommendation whiah wag that the request be granted. fihere being no objectian, Commissioner Crown moved that the hardship application of Mr. Derwood Cooi� be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimouslp. The City Manager presented a replat of Pinebrook Highlands which corrected the storm drainage easement which appeared in the original plat in Block 3 instead of Bloek 2. B3r consent, the mattar was deferred for a further report £rom the City Manager on the conditien o£ the drainage and the s treets and the subdivid�r's compliance with the subdivision requirements tha� he agreed to coffiply with when he came into the City. The City Attorn�y presented a proposed contract with Mr. C. P. Collier f or the purcha�ss� of Lot 6, Pinellas Groves, h*hich comprises five acres, at the price oi �350.00 an ac�e or �1,�50.00, and stated that this purchase, together with a puschase of ten acres near the Airport from Miss Maude Matthews, will give the Citp ownership of a large tract of land �nich can be used for drilling new wells or for light industry. He als� state�i that a commissian was being eharged by Mrs. C. E. Ball for ag�isting with the purchase from Mr. Co113er. The Real Estate Committee recommended the purchase. Commissioner Crown mov.ed that the recommenda- tion of the Rea1 Est�t� Commi�tee be approved for the purchase of Lot 6, Pinellas Grove�, at the price of �350.00 an acre £or the five acre tract and for the payment of a purchase commission of �175.a0 t4 Mrsa Ba11 who made it possible for us to acquire this purchase. Motion was seconded by Cnmmissioner Strang and carried unanimously. In regard to the application of Mr. Howard. Ewing fos a renewal of his license to operate an auction house, the City Manager explained that such licenses must be revi��red every six manths because of �rovisions in the Grty Charter. The Mayor stated that he had had several telephone calls from people who �aished to object `.o the renewal of the license and wished the matter to be postponed for two wesks to they could appear to protest. After consideration of the matter, Commissioner Bates asked Mr. Ewi.ng if he would agree, as he did iormerly, to the license being cancelled at any t3me if sufficient reason was established and i�lr. Ewing replied that he would agree to that. Commissioner Bates maved that the Commission renew the license for six months, and if any hearing develops anything that is out of order in any way, tkxe Commissaon would immed�ately cancel the 13cense. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell. Commissioners Bates, Russell, Strang and Crown vated '�Aye��. Mayor-Commissioner Brown voted TMNo". Mation carried. The City Manager presented a statement for �250e00 for the £ee of Mr. Weldon S�arry, a�torney in Tallahassee, who assisted in the appeal oi the Ca].dwell a�d Kerekes suit vs. th� City of Clearwater in the Flnrida State Supr�me Court. The Mayor reported that Mr. Phillipsr the Ci�y Attorney, had already advanced the money to Mr. Starry. Commassioner Crown moved that Mr. Phillips bcs reimbursed for legal fees in the amount of �250.00 pai� to Mr. Starry in Tal.lahassee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayar stateci tnat regardless of the outcome oP the lawsuit he would like to see the matter submitted to referendum in order to dete�mine xf the Commission was acting in aacordance with the wishes oi the people. Concerning the proposesi seawall on Clearwater Beach suggested by Mr. Do�iald ' Beath, the City �anager reported tliat he and the City Engineer had been unable �o arrange a meeting with Mr. Beath, Mr. E. W. Barger, Jr., and Mr. Leo Butler and ther�f.ore requested thai the item be deferred to the next meet3ng. The City Attorney reac� a letter from the Florida State Chamber of Commerce descri,bing a clinic sch�duled by the State Council for Industry and Commerce to ' be he2d on Thua°sday, August 27th in Qrlando and sugges�ing that Clearwater be represented at the meeting. The City NCa�ager suggested that v�rith the Commission's approval he wouid write to Mr. Ear1 W. Brqwn of the State Chamber of Commerce and axpress regrets that ths City of Clearwater did noti have any representatives at the meeting and ses�uest a copy of the minutes of �h� meeting. By conssnt, the Commission agreed to this proced�zre,. In regard to the application of Leroy Outing, negro, to operate two additional taxi,cabs, the City Manager said that there are now twelve eolore�i cabs anci they are all busy and that th� Chief af Police report�d that there have been no viola- tions or accidents involving the �olored cabs; tk�erefore, he recommended that sin�� the mileage reports indicate a need for the extra cabs tinat the application be granted. Commissioner Russell moved tha� the app7.ication fosr two additional cabs be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carra:ed unanimously. � 2d/ -3 - CITY COMMISSION MEET�NG September $, 1953 The City Manager presented a deed from t�Ze Gulf Oi1 Cornpany wnich would give to the Gity a section of rhe Gulf Oil Coffipany's propertp on tb,e cornsri of Drew Street and Northeast Cleveland which was indi�ated on a sketch frc�m the Engir�eering Department as tkae par� east of the p�an�ing area to the apex of the corner. He explained that this would give the Ciiy a be�ter entrance to Plortheas�i CZzveland and Missouri Avenue from Drew Street. Commissioner Crown moved that the dedicatian from the Gulf Oi:l Company oi the prorperty at the cor•ner c�� Nartheast Cleveland and Drew Street be accepte� subject to the approval of the R��al Estate C�mmittee �o b$ appointed by the Mayor anci the approval of the City Attorr.ey. Motion vras seconded b� Commissione•r Bates and casried unanimouslq. The Mayar stated that Commissioners Russell and Ba.tes were on the keal Estate Committee. The City Attorney presenced'a request from thQ Super-Test Oi1. Company £or permission to erect a�illing station on the southeasi; corner o�' Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenueo He read the Zoning Board+s recommendation which was that the request be grantesi. He also read the City E;ng3neerts report which indicated tha� provision should be made in the plans for maintaining the draina�e diteh. The report stated that there is no paeing on Duncan Avenue; also that thc� plans do not shasv the type af driveways to be constr•ucted on Cu1f-�o-Bay Boulevard and that no plumbing plan was included in the plans. Commissioner Crown moved tkaat �iYie Mayor agpaint a Commi,tee to confer with �he Super-Tes4: Oi1 Companp as to na�ure of structures and servicPs that are going to be grovi@ed and report back to the next meetinga Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carri�ed unanimously. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates to serve on this Committee. Commissioner Bates speaking far the Missouri. ,lvemue Right-of-Way Committee recommended the following for the portion north r�� Court Street: l. That Lot 1, Block 1, and the east 12 feet of Lot 2m Block 1, t+l. F. F[ughey Subdivision, ineluding two houses� belonging to the M. Har�rey Es�ate be purchased for �2,750.00. 2. That David Payton, whose property che City has already purchased, be paid �450.00 for moving his house from the property. 3. Tha� the sauth 40 feet of the north 65 feet of Lot 1 of Lot y, and the north 25 fee� of Lot 1 of Lot 5, R. H. Pad�ett Subdivision of Original Lots 2 and 5, owned by Randolph �Ioore Estate, be purchased for #600.00 and an allowane@ oi �t}.50.00 be given for moving the house, the City to connect the sewer to �he house after it is movPd. (Mr. Kabrich has been advised by Marshall and Rives, attorneps, that the offer is not acceptable.) 4. That the east 30 feet of Lot 1, Block 2., W. F. Hughep Subdivision, be purchased. Commissioner Crown moved that the Committ2ets recommendation for the acquisition of all the remaining right-of�wap between Court St�rEet and Cl.eveland Stz^eet on the Pdissouri Avenue ex.�ension be approved and that the City o�'ficia7.s be au�horized �o proceed for the quick taking o£ the property owned bp �he Randolph Moore Estate. Motian was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried una�imously. Commissioner Bates gave ths recommendations of the Missouri Avenue Right-of-Zaaq Committee for the portions south of Court Street as follows: l. That the east 10 feet e£ Lo�s 9, 10, 11, Block C, Carolina Terrace Sub- division, owned by Orreda Sinclair, be purchased for �2,000.00, and recommend leaving the house where it is. 2s That the east 10 feet of Lat 22, Blocic J, Zakeview Heights, owned by Earl McMullen, be purchased f�r �100.00. 3• 2`h�t the eas� l0 feet of Lots 17, 1$, 19, Blocic Jr Lakeview Heights, owned by Russell Hendricks, be purchased for �x50.00. !r. That the east 10 feet of Lots �. and �, Block C, Carolina Terrace, o�ned by Dallas Young, be purchased for �].;Q.00. 5. That the east 10 feet of Lot 6, Block F, Carolina Terrace, owned bp Robert Edmandson, be purcl�sed for �100.00. Commissioner Crown moved �hat the CommitteePs r�commenda�ion with respect �o acquir- ing additiona].rightdof-way required oa Missouri Avenue extension �rom �ourt Street south to the Ci�p limits be approved and th�t tk�e Cit�* officials be authorized to execu.te the documents necessary to sffect these purchas�s. Motion was seconded by Commissibs�er Strang and c�rried unanimously. The Mayor annaunced 'the cotZsideraiion of the plat af Sky�rest Terrace and drdinance 6�.3 setting forth the intention to annex said subdivisian. Tk�e Commission discussed at length the drainage �roblem3 involved in the Skycrest Terrace Subdivision. The City Engineer stated that since the stree�s were shAwn only on the three tiers of lots he was unable to determine just what would be a satisfac�ory solution to the drainage problem. Coramissioner Crown sugges�ed that the matter of getting deiinite �rainage p�.�na be re�erred back to the developers for their engineerts suggestions. The Citq Manager repor�ing on negotiations with the d�velopers stated agreement had been reached on the sanitary sewers, the connecting �d� _y.o CIZ'Y CQvIl�lISSION MEETiNG Sep�ember B, 1g53 to the truuk lin�:, the water line, the type af curb and the specifir,at3ons for the streets. By consent, the drainage problem was referred back to the deveZopers for solution by tl�eir engineer. The City A�ttorney read Ordinance 61�3. Gommissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 6l�� be approved on i�s first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner �3ates and carried unanimouslp. Commissioner Crown moved that bp unanimous consent Ordinance 643 be considered by title only on its second reading. Motian was seconded by Commissianer Ba�es and carried uganimousi.p. The Ci�y Attorney read Ordinance 643 by ti�le only, Commissioner Crown moved that �rdinance 61�3 be approved on its second reading by title orly. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanimouslp. The City Attorney read Ordinance 643 in full. Commissioner Strang moved that Or�inance 6y.3 be passed and adopted on its third and final reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read proposed Ordinance 644, making it illega� to leave an abandoned icebox or refrigerator in a place where children might have acces3 to it. Cammissioner 5�rang moved that Ordinance b4y. be passad an its first reading. Motinn was seconded by Commissioner Russe]11 and carried unanimously. Gommission�r Crown moved that Ordinance 544 by unanimous cansent be considered on second reading by title only. Motion was seconded hy Commissioner Bates and carried unanim�usly. Ti�e City Attc►rney read Ordinance 644 by title only. Cammissioner Crown moved that Ordinax►ce bt�4 be passed on second reading by title anly� Motion was seconded bq Commissioner Bates anc� �arried unanimouslyo The City Manager recommended installatian oi F396 feet of t wo inch gas main east from Rainbow Brive to easement at an estima�ed cost of �530.00. Commissioner Cros,rn moved tha� the Cit}r Iyl'anagerts recommendatian be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City :�anager reported on the following utility installations: 3�� feet of 2" water main on Richards Avenue �260.00 150 fe�t oi 2" water main An Myrtle Ave, 130.U0 260 feet of 2" water main on Wo�d 9ve. 210.00 343 feet of l�°t gas m«in on Meteor Ave. 2�0.00 $4 feet of l�" water main on Palm Bluff g5.00 Commissioner :;trang moved that the City Manager's actions be approved. Motion was secon�ied by �ommissioner Grown and carried unanimously. The City �ianager presented a Resolution to have 53 property owners clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Crown moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion rras seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City i�anager requested approval of a work order for �3$1.00 for an electric typewsiter for the City Attorneq's office. Commissioner Grown mo,reei the City I�ianagerts recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russel� and c arried unanimous�q. The City Manager requested the Commission's approval of renting a space in the Irlarina to Mr. Fred N. Andrews who operates a marina hardware store in St. Petersburg and would like to o�en a branch her�. The Manager said it was proposed to partition off part of the room ora.ginally planned for a sundry stare and rent Ms. Andre�vs one side for �125.00 per month. Commiss3aner Crc�wm moved �hat the City Manager�s recommendation be approved for the renting oi the space mentioned for a marine hardware store. t�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and. carried unanimousl.y. The Mayor requested ti�e City i°1anager to set up a joint meeting of �he Commission with the Civil Service Board sometime during the next week. The City Attorney requested instruction as to whether or no't he should defand the City in the suit brouge�t by Mr. E. J. Metz for damages sustained in the sinking of his boat at the Clearwatsr Marina. it was agreed that the City Attorney should defend the suit but that he should also ascertain if the claim was covered by the liability insurance carried by the City. The City Attorney read a letter addre�sed to the Mayor bp hSr. James R. �illet suggesting that �he City adopt an ord.inance to prohibit the use of cast net� any closer than 150 £eet irom the seawall line of anq developed property within the Qity of Clearwater. Mr� Billet stated �hat some of the cast netters were destruetive to property causing c�amage to the boats and discarding trash fish on the lawns and docks. Bp consent, the City Attorney was requested to submit a proposed draft of an ordinance t�� each of the Commissioners for study. -5- CITY COMMTSSIOid MEETING September $, 1953 I'he Commission no*� adjourned as the City Commission and actzng as Trustees oi the Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Conmissianer Crown and carried unanimously, admitted Betty Lou Smith, Secretary in the Police Department, and Johnny Hattaway, Laborer in the Public Servics Dspartment, into membership in the Pension Pl�n. There bei.ng no �urther business tn come before the Boar�,�, tYee meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M. Attestt ity udi�or and C�er Ma or-Commissioner 2 0 .� 1� � n u � 2 o y� CITY C�TISSION MEETING September $, 1953 September 1�, 1953 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissionersc W. �. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell tiV. E. 5trang, Jr., John W. Bates Gen�lemen: The Regular NIeeting of the City Commission will be held in the City Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, September �, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda will be discussed at tYiis time, Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton FCM:s City Nanager Enclosure Agenda - City Commission Meeting c� September $, 1953 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 Fi.m. 1. Invocation, I�Iember of the Pinellas �ounty :�iinisterial Association. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular 1lieeting of August 17 and the Special I�Ieeting of August 2�., 1953. 3. Opening of bids fors A. Workmen's Compensabion Insurance. B. Street li�hting. C. Police and Fire Department Uniforms. D. I'ire Hose for Fire Department. E. Paving and resurfacin,g niandalay �venue from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia St. �.. Public Hearing on the hardship provision in the Zoning Ordinance with reference to Lot 17, Block H, Breeze Hill Subdiv. for Der�rraod Nf. Cook. 5. Commission's consideration of: A. Change in easement plans on Replat of Pinebrook Highlands Subdiv. B. Report on property purchased East of the Airport and plans for purchasing additional land in the same area. C. application from Hot�rard K. Ewing for Auction I�icerse. D. Fee for legal sErvices, Caldwell and Kerekes vs Nelson and City of CZearwater. E. Report by Gity i�tanager on the seawall rec�uest of P�ir. Beath. F. Letter from Florida State Chamber of Corr,�nerce. G. Rec�uest fron Leroy Outin� to operate two additional cabs. H. Dedication from Gulf Oil �orporation of property at the corner of N. E. Cleveland and Drew Street. I. Application from Super Test Oil Company to erect a Filling Station on the S. E, corner of Gu1f to Bay and Duncan Avenue� J. Committee's report with reference tu Missouri Avenue Right of Way. (Commissioners Russell and Bates) 6. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office. A, kpproval of plat and intention to annex under Ordinance �6�.3, Skycrest `Perrace Subdivision. B. Ordinance �644, proh:ibiting abandonment of ice boxes and refrigerators. 7. Utility 1r�provements. $. Lot Mowing Applications, 9. An� it;em not on the agendr� will be considered with the consent �f the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan, Mr. Francis Middleton City Manager GZearwater, Fla. July 29, 1953 Dear Sir; I am writing in request of permission from the Zoning Board and the City Commissa:on, to build a carport and storage room onto my residence at 1�.2�. E. Druid Rd., Block H, Zot 1'], Breeze Hill Subdivision. This progerty has been in my possession for five years and was purchased with the understanding that a car�,ort or �arage could be built within Lhree feet of the lot line. However, upon applyin� fo,r a buildino permit recently I was informed that the zonin� laws had been changed as of December, 1952. If I must; abide by the new laws I will not be able to proceed tr�ith my plans. As you can seE: by the enclosed sketch, there is agproximately 14 feet between the existing porch and the lot line. In order to leave five feet leeway we would only be allowed nine feet outsid� dimensions, including two czment block columns. This would leave less than 7', 4." inside clearance which would make a ca.rport impractic- able and de�ract rather tnan add �o the value of our property. (Gontinued) 24,�� CITY COi�tISSION MEETING Sepiember $, 1953 (Continued) Sinae our neighbors have built within three feet of the lot line and a11 the signatures listed below have no objectian to our doing so, I would appreciate your consideration alon; with that of the City Commission and the Zoning Board bo make an exception in this case. Sincerely, �s/ Derwood M. Cook �.ugust 10, 1953 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: 0. H. Anderson, Secy, Zoning and Planning Board' Subject: Request of Derwood �, Cook (Hardship) At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Thursday evening, August b, �-953, a motion was made and carried bhat the request of I�Ir. Derwood ivl. Cook to erect a car-porte and storage room on Lot 1%, Block H, Breeze Hill Subdivision, cvithin three feet of the side prcnerty line (1424 E. Druid Road) be granted under the hardship ruling. NOT.E: The Board feels that this request should be granted as this car-porte and storage room was planned before the zoning setback cYaange, A3so tnat there ara no objections of the adjoining propErty owner�s, Attached herervith is a copy of Mr. Cook's request showino si�natures of adjoining property ovrners, also a layout of the proposed addition, August 12, 1953 TO ALL CONCEHNED: Tne industrialization of Florida is considered by many of the State's leade�s to be of topmost economic concern. Accordingly, all hands are needed in the task of searching out industrizl opportunities, in tri� prep.ration of essential ground- work, and of conditioning the minds of investors. The job is big enough to chailenge the most forceful amon� our citizenry. What is done naw, or not done now, will show up on tomorrow's Floricia economic countenance. For example, the �300 million which began flowing into Floricia's industrial veins about three yPars ago are now, much of it, paying off. Tn another 12 months all Florida ioill begin feeling the pleasant effecbs of this money's presence in our state. To get another �300 million or Iarger sum rolling into ir_dustrial Florzda will be the purpose of a clinic scY+eduled by the State Caur.cil fer Industr}T and Cornmerc� in co-oper�ation Nrith the Industrial Divisior_ of the State Chamber to be held on Thursday, Au�ust 27, in the air-conditioned Orange Court Hotel, Orlando, start�ng at 9�30 a.m. The clinic is to aid your cammunity in its industrial aspirations. Local Chambers of Commerce, Coun�y and iYlunzcipal officia.ls, industrialists, and the officials of industrial groups, throughout the State, are urged to express their indusi:.rial views at the clinic, and to participate in the clinic�s determina- tions. Kindly take upon yourself the responsibility of seeing that such representa- tior. is present at the Orlando clinicZ advising either or both of the undersigned at the above address that this wilY be done. Sincerely yours, �s� Earl W. Brown, Presiclent Florida State Chambsr of Connerce Jacksonville, Florida City i'lanning & 'Loning Board of the City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen; js/ A. D. Davis, Chairman Council for Industry and Commerce Jacksonville, Florida � August 19, 1953 Re: The SE Corner of Uulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue -- N. 150t of the UT. 150t of Tract ��A" of Replat of Blocl: r1Dr1, Suburb B�autiful The captioned property is presently under contract of sale to S. Hughey who is desirous of purchasing the property for the purpos�: of erecting a filling station tnereon. ya� CITY COMM:CSSION MEETING September $, 1953 (Continued) I wish to call attention to the fact that Super-Test Oil Comp�ny, of whom S. Hughey is Secretar}r, will tltimately construct the filling station if a permit to do so is granted. Super-Test Oil Cc�mpany is a new cor�oration coming into the City af Clearwater and is attempting to acquire locations which it believes suitable to its business of retail gasoline throu;h the com�any owned service station, and, therefore, I respectfully submit that every consideration should be given to e�courage new business to the City with its resulting increase in payroTls and improvement of property, thus increasin� the tax revenue to be derived therefrom. As You are well aware, the captioned �,roperty is a highly suitable thorou;hfare for business properties and is at the gresent thus zoned. This letter is to request � permit fro�a your Honorable Board to construct a �'illing station upon the captioned property and your applicant does hereby attae.h blue prints showing the �lans, layout and construction oF the proposed filling stat�on> I understand that such a permit as this must ultimately be grantad by the City Gommission 3nd for that reason, I am mailing an ori;inal and three copies oi this letter to such Board so that both Boar�s may have cogies of this application for consti�ltation in this matter. T trust that this matter will receivz favorable «ttention by the City Zonin� & Planni{ig Board and the City Commission, and I will appreciate any help vrhich you may �ive me in this matter. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Thomas P. Evans Of i��acfarlane, Fer�uson, Allison & Kelly Attorney for Applicant. Sept . 4., 1953 To: F. C, i•iiddleton, City Nianager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. ZoninP Board Subject; Su�er-Test Oil Co. At the regular meeting of the Eonin; Board held Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, 1953, a motion was made and carried that the reo,uest of the Super-Test Oil Co. to erect a filling station on the S. E. Corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Ave. North 150T of the West 15�� oi Tract �'�� of replat of Block D, Suburb Beautiful, be granted. The racom.mendation of the Board to erect a fillin� station in this area is i*x keeping with the present "Busines� Zonin�". The driveways should not be over 30 feet in width at the propert� line. nQTE: Attached herewith is a cornplete set o� plans and specifications for the pro�osed s�ation, also a plat plan and a survey of the property and a cop} of a letter from Attorneys T�IacFarlane, Fer�uson, Allison and Kell.y s�ating their request. To: F. C. ;�tiddle'tan September 5, 1953 Froin: S. Lickton Subject: Application for permit to construct Filling Station at Southeast corner oi Gulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue The plans for the proposed filling station at southeast corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan have been reviewed by this office. Your attention is invited to the fol�owing: Tne plans indicate a drivEway from Dunean Avenue into said fillin� station; at the present time Duncan Avenue is not paved south oi Gulf to Bay and a drainaae ditcn serves a considerable area, in tnis street. The plans do not indicate if provisions are made for maintainin�; this ditch and paving Duncan Ave:�ue. The p�.ans do not indicate the type of driveways that is to be constructed between the north property line and Gulf to Bay. ATo plumbing pl�n was included in the plans submitted to this office. CZTY COMNIISSION MEETING September $, 1953 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the Gir,y of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be olea;ned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that a�ter ten (10) days notice and fai].ure oi the awner thereo£ to do so, the City should clean such property and char.ge the costs thereof aga�nst the respective property, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cqmmission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the follovring described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass andjor underbrush within ten (10} days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon gailure to comply with s aid notice, the �ity shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respe�ctive propertiss in accordance with Section l2$ of th� Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. Name B. M. Mills 400 Oak Ave. Clearwater, Florida Grace E. Green Box 154 ' Deland, F'lorida �tto Hanson 205 Walker Dr. Chicaga, Ill. Mrs. F. B. Hicks i122 - E. 31st St. Brooklyn, N,Y, Fred G. Priewart 51�. S. Glenwood Ave. Clearwater, Florida H. A. Lacey 105t� Nom� Akron 20, Ohio Mary M. Baxter 1211� Reynolds Clearwa�er Fla. Mrs. Geo. F. Bigby Anderson, Sa Carolina John T. Balch Box /f Riple� Miss. Sarah E. Hahn Est. Geor�zana Lane, Trustee y;$ P�easant St. Woburn, Mass. Helen Prisst Hall 17 George St. Watertown, 7, Pdass. Richard G. Lent 20$ Cincinnati Pkwy. Clearwater, Fla. Clark H. TiJoodward l�000 Cathedral Washin�ton 16, DeC. H. C. 1°TacNeil 463 Gulfview Blvd. Clsarwater, Fla. W. �. We11s 440 Oak Ave. Clearwater, N'ia. Bessie Ie Stewart Box 3y.1 Sa�'ety Harbor, Fla. Alex Zachary 617 Cleveland St. �learwater, Fla. Mrs. J. P�uline Castello Route 3 Kokomo, Tnd. J. A. Ogden 1020 Sunse� Pt. Rd. Clearwater, F�a. Irene L. Macdonsey 220 W. Chicago Ave, Bronson, Mich. L. P. & G. P. Hovey Dunedin, Fla. L. P. Hovey Dunedin, Flae Steve J. Kapetas 31$ S. Garden Glearwater, Fla. Description E 65 � of w�.95 � of $150 � of x 20Q t of NE � of NW� N.W. corner of the NE� of NW� run S�0.03T to the S linE Qf Drew then Eastc along S. Line of Drew. Lot 23, Block S Bay Tarx°ace Add. Lots 25 & 26, Block S Bay Terrace Add. W line of Saturx� Ave. 200' N of N line of' Gulf to Bay - run W parallel to Gulf to Bay 155T Lot 5, Block C, Unit 2 Skycrest Lot 13, Blcck A Keystone rianor W. 10 ft. Lot 12$ and E. 60 ft. Lot 1.30 Harbor Oaks. Lot 2, BlocPc A Bay Terrace Lot $, Block 12 Country Clul� Lot 9, Block lz Country Club iot 5, Block H, Unit 6 Skycrest Lot 6, Block H, Unit 6 Skycrest Lot 1�0 & E, .30 ft. Lot y.l Replat of Bayside Lot 43 Replat of Bayside Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block A Highla�d Groves S. $5 it. of y�t z0 Block G Keystona Manor Lot 3, Block B, Unit 2 Skycrest Lots g 8� 9, Block D Navajo Park Lot 14, Block A Peale Park Lot 5, Block 1$ Mandalay Lot b, Block 1$ Mandalay Lot 10, Block 51 Mandalay cost 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5�00 5.00 5.00 5.�0 2.00 ea. 3.00 5.00 3.00 eae 5.00 SsOo 5.00 5.00 207 r CITY GOMMISSION MEETING September $, 1953 (Continued) Name S. B. Browne 16301 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 20, Ohio Ra2ph G. Brawne 1b�01 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 20, Ohin Gus Alibrandi 1616 Grand Syracuse, N.Ye John & Guisseppina Nastasi 10 Academy Darien, Conn. Vito Tagarelli 1369 Pierce Clearwater, Fla. Mary H. Green 313 W. Turner Clearwater, Fla. B. F. I�ohman $l0 Lotus Path Clearwater, Fla. James E, Privett c/o Snell�s Cottages 12�.5 S. Ft. Harrison C1Parwater, Fla. Doris M, Schurbert 14$9 Franklin Clearwater, Fla. Flayd T. �hristian 305 Haven St� Clearwater, Fla. Arthur F. Weaver 302 Jeffbrds Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Susie Stanley P. 0. Box 339, Sta. A St. Petersburg, Fla. Julia E. Ingham Spencer, Wisconsin Wyolene Grace 1201 Drew Clearwater, Fla. Es�her Keeier 400 Lincoln Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. T. R. Purcell 416 Prescott Clearwater, Fla,. Bertha Mar�eau Arnold 215 Lakevie�a Ave. St. Petersburg, Fla. Samuel A. Korones 617 Claveland Clearwater, Fla. Jamas Lumia Est. 321g - 12th St. Tampa, .�Za. Metta L. VJatwood 507 v• Osaeola Clearwater, Fla. Guido G. 5almaggi 1677 New Hyde Park Dr. Ne�v Hyde Park, L.I., N.Y. E13zabeth Skinner Jackson Dunedin Fla. Phillip Zimmex�man Palm Harbor, Fla. John K. Batstone $60 Na�cissus Clearwa�ar, Fla. Fred Wesemayer 316 Haven Clearwater, Fla, Josephine Kopperod 102 N. Mars Clearwater, Fla. Harold Paul �'ox 120 - Third Ave. Haddox� Heights, NdJ, Frank Nufrio blq Bay Dr. Largo, Fla> John l�ixon 512 - bt�i Ave. 5W Largo, Fla. Descrintion Lot $, Block F Hillcrest #2 Lot 9, Block F Hillcrest #2 � I,ot 1, Block 1 Tagarelli Lots 2& 3, Bl,ock 1 Tagarelli Lots 3:?�$'9,13,14, B�ock 4 Tagarelli Lots 5& 6, Black 4 Tagarelli Lot 9, �lock 20 Marymont Lot 8, Block F, Unit 3 Skycrest Lot 10, Block F, Unit 5 Skycrest Lot 11, Block F, Unit 5 Skycl est Lot 11, B1ock D, Unit 7 Skycrest Lot 19, Block A Breeze Hill Lot 20, Block A Breeze Hill I,ot z7, B1ock c Bassedena Lot 2$, Block C Bassedena Lot 4, Block 5$ i°1andalay Lot 6, Block 5$ idandalay Lo� 3, Block 59 Mandalay Lot 4., Block 59 Mandalay Lot $, Block 59 Mandalay Lot �, Block 59 Manda:lay Lots l0 & 11, Block 59 Mandalay S. 20 ft. Lot 111 & Lot 110 Grandview Terrace Lot �09 Grandview Terrace Lot 1, Block Cy Unit D Skycrest Lots z s� 3, B1ock C, 'Unit D Skycrest Lots 3,4,9,1A,13 Block $2, Mandalay Lot lo, sla�x s Belleview Court Lot 4, Block D Bellpview Court Cost w.00 y.. 00 5000 5.00 ea. 5.00 ea. 5.00 ea. 5.00 j.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 i�. 00 1� . 00 5.00 5.ao 1� . 00 1�.. 00 �.. 00 �.. 00 4.0� 4.00 4.00 ea. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ea. 3.00 ea. 5. o0 5.00 ,: �d9 CITY COMMISSION MEETING September �, 1953 (Continued) P.ASSED AND ADQPTED BY THE City Cr�mmission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this $th day of September, A.D. :L953. /s/ Herbert Me Brown Mayor-Ccmmissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk Honorable Mayor Brown City Commisioners Clearwater, Florida G�ntlemen• Clearwater, Florida September ?, 1Q53 Numerous waterfront residents in the Gity have requested me to write you regarding the problem of property destruction by cast-net fishermen. Many of these cast-netters are fine people but unfortunately some of them are prone to use bois�rous and foul 3anguage rvithin earshot of our homes. Some are malicious and destructive in slamming their nets against our boats, the leads making marks on the hull. They throw rough fish and crabs on our lawns and docks. All in all these men are destroying the value of one of Glearwaters greatest assets, Our �vaterfrQnt homesites and on request we can furnish you with the names of several people who are xeadp to leave the waterfr°ont and/or the Clearwater area on this one accounb. It is not our wish or intention to put a stop to the extra income these boys derive from selling their fish, but to try to find a happy solution where-by alY can live and let live. We feel that it is within reason to ask qou to immediatly consider a simple ordnance which would prohibit the use of cast nets any closer than one hundred and fif'ty feet 150t from the seawall lin� of any developed property within the City of Clearwater. In na way should this be cons�rued to cover sport fishermen who use hook and line or bait casters. In the pas� ten days the Law eniorcement bodies of Clearwater have been called upon numerous times where wilfull destruction or trespass was involved by cast-netters. At present with no ordnancp such visits by the police are alarost a waste of tax- payers money arid the policements time, It is our laumble opinion that an ordnance as mentioned above v�ill be most welcomed by our laar enfoscement officexs and it will create a better understanding by all persons involved, Thanking you for your early consideration of the above, I beg to remainy Very truly yours, /s/ Jas. R. Billet Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida August 21, 1953 Gentlemen: As Trus�ees of the City of Clearwater, Employeesf Pensa.on Fund, you are hereby notified that Johnny Hattaway, laborer in the Public Service Departmen�;, has been duly examined b� a�ocal physician and dssignatied by him as a��first class'� risk. The above employee began his service with the Gity on December 1�, 195z. He is under 4.5 years of age and meets the requiremer.ts of our Givil Service. It is hereby recommsnded by the Advisory Gommittee that he be accepted into membsrshipa Very truly yours, Advisory Commit�tee of the Employees' Pension Fund. �s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Helen Peters /s/ �ick Nelson CITY COMN:ISSION MEETING September $, 1953 August 21, 1953 Honorabl� City Cammissioi�ers Clearwater, FloriciG Gentlemen: As Trustees oi tne City of Clearv�ater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby nntiiied that Betty Lou jmith, Secretary �.n the Police Departraent, has been duly examined bp a local pi�ysiciar. and designated by him as a"iirst classtt risk. The above employee began her service with the City on Febri�ary 9, �953. She is under 45 years of age and meets the iequirements of our Civil Service. It is herebp recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into memb�rship. Very tru3y yaurs, Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Faul Kane, Chairman /s/ Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson Zto �l / ORDIIdANC� DTo. 61�3 AN OR.DINANCE DECLpRING THE THTEI�T'�0I1 OR TEIE Cl'TY OF CL�ARW'ATER TO ANNEX SICYC�EST mERRACE SUF3DIVISIDN AND QTHER S,ANDS ABJI�CEN� THERETO I1VT0 THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE GITY �F CLEARVJATER FiORIDA., UPON THE ExPTR.ATIOI� OF THIRTY ( 30 � DAYS FROfd TI•LL�>' PASSAGE OF TIiTS ORDINANC� ACCORDIATG TO THE PRO'UISIQNS Q�' SECTIQN 171.01�, FLORIDA STATUT�S, 1951; PRO- VTDING I'OR THE EFF'ECTIVE DATE OF 'THTS �R�tMAIdCE. BE ZZ' bRDAINED BY THE CTTY CO�hfISSIOid OF THE CIT?C OF GLEARWATER, FLOT3IDA: Section l. The �ity o£ Clearwater, acting by and through its City Commission, hereby declares its inGention to annex into the corporate limits o£ the City of Clearw�ter, Florida, the i'ollowing deseribed lands lying conti uous to the territorial limits o£ said City, which lands contain less than ten �10�. registered vo�ers. �KYCREST TERRACE SUBDTV�SION, according to the map or plai �chereof as reco�^ded in Plat Book , Page of the Pub�ic Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and �he following laad of which SKYCREST TERRACE SUBDIVISION iS A PART: • The land specificalZy described in a rep],at of all of the First Adciition to 2�larymont as 'Beginning at the SouthEast corner of Sectian 12-2�-1�, run North along the sectian line 1327.5 £est, thence South $9 deg. �3� West 2704.1 feet, thence South Q deg. 10° West 1329.75 feet, thence North $g aeg, k2� East 670.2 feet, thence Nnrth 35.Q feet, thence Idorth 52 de�. 51�� East 100 feet, thence South 37 deg. C�6� Fsast 75.0 feet, thence South 35.0 feet, thence Idorth �� deg, 1�2� East 1$62.$ feet to POB, containing 72.$11� acres exclusive of streets as plattedtt as same appears nf record in Plat Book 19, Page 93, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.., less that portion of B�ock thir�y-eight (3$), described as #'ollows: Begin at tl'ze 5outhwrest corner of Block 3$ run northeasterlx one hundred (100) fest along the south line of Tampa Bcaulevard, �hence Southeasterly 75 feet to a point on the narth line of Drew Street, and 125 ieet �ast oa the said Sou•thwest corner; thence k'esterly along the North line of Drew Street 125 feet t� p�int of beginning, and LESS and axcept tha� portion of a replat of Marymont F'irst Addition as aforesaid, which lies South of Tampa Boulevard and which is embraced 3n the plat oi hIosell Acres, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 24, page 70, Public RecQrds o� Pinellas County, Florida. Section 2. The City oi Clearwater, acting by and through its City Commission intends �o annex the foregoing lands according to the provisions of` Section 1']1,Q4, Florida Statutes, 1951, and to tha.t end, the Citp Auditor and Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Clearwater Su2i, a nes,rspapex published in tY�e City af Clearwater, once a�vEek for iour (1�) consecutive weeks i.mmediatelp after the passage of this Ordinance. Section 3. This Ordinance shall Uecou�e effective immediatelq upon its passage. PASS�,D ON FIRST READIA3G PI�SSED ON SECOND READTNG �'ASSED ON THIRD ANL FTAiAL READING A1QD AllOPTED Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerl: /s/ Herbert M. Brow�n Niayor-C om:ais sioner September $, 1Q53 September $, 1953 September �, 1953 m �F��n�vz� STAT£ OF F'LQR�UA ) ) COUNTY OF PINELLAS) Befo•re me, the undersigned au'thority, personally appeared RAYNIONJ� P. SILO, WYlOp upon being by me dulp sworn, deposes and says: � l. That he is one ot the owners of the progerty known as SKYCREST TERRAC� SIIBDiUISTOAt, and �that he has personal�knov�ledge as to the occupancy of the 1and embraced in said subdivision, axid that saa.d trac� of land conta3ns �ess than tan registereci voters. 2* That this Affidavit is ivade in compliance with Sec�inn 1'71.Dy., Florida Statutes, 1g51, and is made to induco the City of Clearwater to annex the foregoing subdzvi.sion into its corporate �.imits. Further deponer�t sayeth not. � ti1IThESS my signature and official seal at Clearwater, in the County of Pinellas, and the State of Florida, this l�th day of Au,gust A. D. 1953• � Ls/ Raymond t. Silo RAYi50ND Y . SILO SY70RId �'0 AI�D �UBSCRIB�D before me this 2nd day of September A, De 1953• /s/ G. B. Weimer Notary Public . 0 . . � . . . . . . . � • � .