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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, February 1, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
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Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Jack Russell
Guy L. Kennedy
*John W. Bates
Mayor-Commissioner
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Also present were:
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend Frank Smith, First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Russell
moved that the m~nutes of the regular meeting of January 18th and the special
meeting of January 25th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each
member in writing, subject to the approval of Commissioner Bates. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. John Weis addressed the Commission speaking for Mr. C. E. Koch and the
Mecca Water Corporation and reported that they had prepared an offer in the form
of a contract based on the contract the County had submitted to the City but that
they had since received a revised copy of the County's proposed contract and wished
to study that before submitting their proposal.
The City Manager reported that eight sealed bids had been received for one
1954 standard four-door sedan to be used as a police cruiser. The bids ~ere read
as follows:
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B. J. Dri ver
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
City Manager
Asst. City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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Butcher Auto Sales
Clearwater Nash, Inc.
Crown Motor Co.
Hummell Motor Co.
Lokey Motor Co.
Otis C. Pruitt
Frank T. White
Larry Dimmitt, Inc.
DeSoto
Nash
Chrysler
Hudson
Oldsmobile
B ui c k
Pontiac
Chevrolet
$2,376.00
2,155.40
2,4.73.50
2.210.80
1.971.10
2,4.97.74
2,099.99
1,4.72.00
Conwissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for report
at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that three bids had been received for
painting the exterior woodwork of the City Hall building. The bids were read as
follows:
K. L. Friedt, Clearwater
John B. Tucker, "
Waterproofing Service, Inc.
$510.00
364-.00
755.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for study
and report at the next meeting. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that three bids had been received for painting the
metal roof of the Municipal Auditorium building. The bids were read as follows:
K. L. Friedt, Clearwater
R. W. Stevenson, "
John B. Tucker
493.30
1,2a7.50
1,434.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager very carefully tabulate the bids
and report at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that he had received two sealed proposals on
developing the Stevenson Creek submerged land. Upon opening the pro~osals, it
was found that one was a proposal to purchase the land outright for '10,000.00
from David Brown, 1925 Edgewater Drive. The City Attorney read the proposal from
David Brown and Fiorino Fiorentini offering to trade the submerged land they own
~ust west of Sunnydale Subdivision to the City for the Stevenson Creek land.
~ommissioner Strang moved that the letters from Mr. Brown be taken under advisement;
that the Williams and Billet bond be estreated and that the City Manager take proper
steps to collect it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City At~orney read a letter from Mr. W. H. Wolfe recommending that the
City retain the ownership of the Stevenson Creek submerged land and adjacent area
in Navajo Park for development into a public park and an area for small boats,
He offered to collect a sum of $6,000.00 or more to assist the City in developing
this area for use as a park. Commissioner Russell moved that the letter be accepted.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
It was suggested by the Commissioners that the City Manager be instructed to
get an estimate from some dredging company as to what it would cost to clean up
the area.
The City Manager reported that he had received five sealed bids for the
construction of sanitary sewer on Missouri Avenue from Gould Street north to
Cleveland Street. The bids were read as follows:
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Paul Giuliani, Tarpon Springs
Stansfield Construction Co., Tampa
Laurance & Rutledge Co., L~rgo
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater
$4.,760.00
6,400.00
3,905.00
3,930.00
3,555.00
By consent, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation.
After discussion on the Engineering Department's recommendation that the
purchaso of pipe for the storm sewer in the Greenwood Apartment area be allocated
equally among the bidders, it developed that the bids were inequal in that two
bidders had agreed to allow a 2% discount and there was some uncertainty as to
whether or not the other bidders had agreed to such discount. The Mayor stressed
the importance of the City taking advantage of all discounts. The City Manager
recommended that the matter be deferred Sor further study and recommendation.
Commissioner Strang moved that the City Nanagerrs recommendation be accepted.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City ~anager stated it would also be necessary to defer Item 4B, Contract
for Construction of Storm Sewer in Palm Bluff Street.
In regard to awarding the contract for the construction o~ the Negro Swimming
Poolt the Mayor summarized the financial aspect of it by stating that Mr. Ralph
Richards had turned over to the City $20,000.00 collected by public subscription,
and at that time the City had promised to allocate $15,000.00 in the 1953-5~
budget toward building the pool. However he reported that the low bid on the
construction was for approximately $52,000_00 or $l7tOOO.00 over the amount of
funds on hand. The City Manager pointed out that the City had also promised to do
the excavating at an estimated cost of $31000.00 and pay for the concrete estimated
at $6,000.00 which would make a total o~ 426,000.00 needed. Mr. Lloyd Phillips.
attorney, stated on behalf of Logan Construction Company, Tampa, the low bidder,
that they would be willing to hold the bid for two weeks until the next regular
meeting. By consent, the matter was deferred to give the City Manager time to
find out if there was any money available to cover this deficiency.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of
W. D. Owens to erect a beach pavilion for use of Fort Harrison Hotel guests on
Lots 33-4.3, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, and permission to use Lots 130-1351
and Lots 85 and part of 86, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, for a parking lot n
connection with the beach pavilion. Mr. Owens submitted a plat of the proposed
project which showed the building would be located on Lots 39 and 4.0 of
Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request letter from
Mr. Owens and also the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the project
be approved with the understanding that there will be no business transacted or
conducted on the above premises. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections
rrom anyone in the audience. Mr. R. S. Rileigh, owner of part of Lot 86, a7 and
ea, objected to the granting of the petition. Mrs. Albert Shouse, Mrs. Louise
Lovett, Mr. Fred G. Stickel, Jr., Mrs. Lucy Simmons, Mrs. Trice M. Bell, and Mr.
Wm. Goza, Jr., attorney, on behalf of Mr. P. E. Bruce, addressed the Commission
voicing their objections. After the matter had been discussed at some length,
Co~~issioner Russell moved that the matter be turned back to the Zoning Board for
rurther recommendation as to the use of the beach pavilion for business purposes
and that the City Commission meet with the Zoning Board at its regular meeting on
Thursday evening, February 4th, at 8:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the continuation o~ the Public Hearing on the petition of
Mr. Leo Butler for a fifteen foot building setback line from Forest Street on
Lots 34-36, inclusive, 'Block A, Hillcrest Subdivision, and a thirteen foot unplatted
strip on the north of these lots. The City Attorney read the request letter rro~
Mr. Butler and also the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the
request be granted. Mr. R. J. Nightingale addressed the Commission objecting to
the petition, stating that his own home on the lot adjoining Mr. Butler's was
set back 30 feet from Forest Street and that granting Mr. Butler's request would
obstruct his view. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. J. E. Barron, a
resi.den.t of the Hillcrest area, in which he objected to the granting of the
request and asked that the Commission hold fast to the existing setback lines as
set out in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Harry Turnburke objected to the fifteen foot
setback if the house was to front on Forest Street. Mr. P. J. Sucher, another
Hillcrest resident, also objected to the granting o~ the request. Having held
this Public Hearing and having heard sufficient valid object~o~s, Commissioner
Strang moved that the request of Leo M. Butler for a fifteen:~~tback from Forest
Street on property described as Lots 34-36, inclusive, Block A, Hillcres~
Subdivision, and a thirteen foot unplatted strip on the north of said lots, be
denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954-
The Mayor informed the other members of the Commission that the terms of
three members of tne Zoning Board, John K. Batstone, Horace Hamlin, Jr., and
Cleveland Insco, were expired and said that they had all indicated a willingness
to serve again. Commissioner Strang suggested that the action on the matter be
deferred to the ne~t regular meeting of the Cornmission. By consent, the matter
was deferred.
The City Engineer submitted a plat of Bayside Subdivision No. 4 for the
Commission's consideration and informed the Commission that the City Attorney
had not yet had an opportunity to check the plat. Upon being questi.oned by the
Mayor, the City Engineer stated that while the streets were laid without City
inspection, later the streets were probed and it was ascertained that there were
six inches of shell in the base but the surfacing appears to be a single surface
treatment and there are no curbs. Commissioner Strang moved that the plat of
Bayside Subdivision No.4 be approved and that the proper ofricials be authorized
to sign, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bates and City Attorney Charles Phillips came in at this time --
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The Mayor announced that Ordinance 649 would now be considered on its third
and final reading and asked if there were those present in the audience who wished
to be heard on the matter. Mr. Jack Cribbs addressed the Commission objecting
to the passage of the Ordinance, stating that it would be difficult to enforce and
that current City laws now in effect would take care of the infractions about which
complaints have been made such as the ~respassing on private property, the use of
loud and obscene language, etc. He stated that a number o~ people were interested
in cast net fishing, that some of them were people who worked and the time they
went fishing was determined largely by the time or the tide changes. Mr. Charles
Cribbs also addressed the Commission objecting to the passage o~ the Ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Driver called attention to Section 29 in Chapter 21 of the
City Code dealing with loud and unnecessary noises and it was his opinion that the
section cIDuld be revised and broadened so as to provide sufficient regulation of
unnecessary noises. Following discussion of the proposed Ordinance, Commissioner
Russell moved that the matter be dropped and the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a new Ordinance or an amendment to serve the purpose. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager submitted a work order for the approval of the City Commission
in the amount of $750.00 to cover the cost of installing a traffic light at Baymont
Street and Mandalay Boulevard. Commissioner Russell moved that the work order for
the construction of a tra~fic light at the corner of Baymont and Mandalay be approved
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager submitted an agreement between the City and the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad to permit the installation of the sanitary sewer across the railroad
right-of-way at Stevenson Avenue. Commissioner Strang moved the proper ofricials
be authorized to sign this agreement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that he had received two written proposals to lease
the lunchroom space in the Marina Building. Mr. Frank Photiadis proposed a fifteen
year lease at a rental of $100.00 per month plus a payment of 4% on annual gross
sales in excess of $40,000.00. Mr. Photiadis addressed the Commission relative to
his proposal stating that he expected to invest approximately $10,000.00 in furni-
ture and equipment and he was asking for a fifteen year lease as he felt it was
necessary in order to realize a sufficient return on his investment. Mr. Paul A.
:fI.leissner and Mr. William J. Kelly of Lake 'tJorth, E'lorida, o~fered to lease the
property for a term of five years with an option of five years renewal at a rental
of '100.00 per month for the first three months and at $125.00 a month thereafter
plus a payment to the City of 3% on all annual gross sales in excess of $40,000.00.
Following discussion of the respective merits of the two proposals, the Mayor with
the assent of tne other members of the Commission appointed Commissioner Bates and
Commissioner Kennedy as a Committee to make a study of the two proposals and to
report their recommendations to the Commission.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Owen S. Allbritton, attorney, written
on behalf of his client, William L. Ward, requesting authority from the City
Commission to permit Mr. Ward to operate two additional taxicabs due to the growth
of his business and the need of ade~uate service to the public. The letter stated
that Mr. Ward had entered into a contract with the Fort Harrison Hotel on December 1,
1953, giving him exclusive rights to cab service for the hotel. Commissioner Strang
reported for the Taxicab Committee that they had examined the quarterly mileage
reports as made by the Ward Taxi Company which showed an increase in business, and
after considering the additional business brought about by the contract with the
Fort Harrison Hotel which is now operating throughout the entire year, it was the
Committee's recommendation that two additional permits, be issued. On being
questioned as to whether he desired an additional parking space, Mr. Ward said
that he did. Commissioner Russell moved that the application of Ward Taxi Company
for two additional taxicab licenses be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously. .
The City Manager reported that he and Colonel Simson, the Harbormaster, had
conferred wit~ Mr. Kilgore, a dredge operator, relative to cutting a channel through
three sandbars which are now a hazard to navigation at Big Pass and Little Pass.
The City Manager said that he had also discussed the matter with the Power Squadron
and some o~ the boat captains. The proposal was to cut a channel through the three
sandbars to a deptn of approximately eight feet and approximately eighty feet wide.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
He estimated the eost of the dredging would be $2,000.00. The Mayor suggested
that Mr. W. D. Owens might be willing to participate in tho project if he were
given the sand from the bar which is lying just east of his property. He also
suggested that the City of Dunedin might be willing to share in the expense since
Dunedin boatmen also use Big Pass frequently. Mrs. Clifford McKay stated that
the Beach groups endorsed the project. Commissioner Russell suggested that the
City should get a written proposal from Mr. Kilgore. Commissioner Kennedy moved
that the City Manager be authorized to make commitments up to a maximum of
$2,000.00 on this project as an emergency measure. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Cornmissioner Bates asked to be excused at 5:49 P.M.
The City Manager submitted a deed from Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., and his wife,
to the City for a part of Lot 10, Columbia Subdivision #2, and a part of Lot 6,
Columbia Subdivision #3, which has been opened, paved and is now being used as a
street. The deed stated that the land was to be used as a right-of-way for Third
Street. However, this street designation was in error as there is already a
Third Street existing north of and parallel to this street. Commissioner Strang
moved that this deed for right-of-way be accepted subject to the necessary cor-
rections being made. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Clearwater Beach
Association in wpich the Association sU~,~ested the placing of palms on Mandalay
Boulevard. It was estimated that the placing of five foot palms would cost approx-
imately $600.00 and the placing of ten foot palms would cost approximately $1,300.00.
The letter was accepted and the matter was deferred by consent.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Robert W. Wilson, Secretary of the
Special Events Committee of the Senior Chamber of Commerce contain~ng the following
report:
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"The ~pecial Events Committee met on Jan. 13, 1954, a meeting called
especially for considering all of the remaining requests for the year
1953, and the following recommendations are submitted:
Balance as of January 13, 1954
$4000.00
4000.00
Clearwater Shuffleboard Club, previously approved
by the Commission 299.50
Clearwater Optimist Club - recommended 300.00
Clearwater Symphony, Inc. - Concert January 22,1954 300.00
Junior Chamber of Commerce (City of Clearwater Float)
1200.00
1500.00
Fun 'n Sun Celebration
Yacht Club Sail Boat Regatta - sponsored by the
Jaycees in 1954
300.00
~3899.50
.3899.00
,100.50' "
TOTAL
Balance in budget
Commissioner Strang moved the report be accepted and approved as submitted.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimOUSly.
Commissioner Strang of the Plumbin~ Ordinance Committee suggested that
consideration of the proposed Plumbing 6rdinance be deferred due to the lateness
of the meeting. By consent, the consideration of the Ordinance was deferred.
The appointment of the Park Board was deferred by consent.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring six property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the Chamber of Commerce wished to have a floor
suitable for square dancing installed in the second floor of the Marina Building.
He stated that, in his opinion, the only practical solution was a wood floor which
would cost approximately $1,500.00. He requested that the Commission approve the
expenditure so that the quarters in the Marina could be made available at the
earliest possible moment. It was the opinion of some of the Commissioners that
the floor in the Marina Building was as suitable for dancing as the floor in the
J.C. Building which they were vacating. The City COhwission took no action on the
request and the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Chamber of Commerce to
vacate their present quarters in the J.C. Building.
The City Manager called the Commission's attention to the fact that the
terms of the Smith-Coon lease called for the installation of an Olympic type pool
which would be 82 feet in length but that the plans proposed by Messrs. Smith and
Coon provide for a 75 foot pool or an American Athletic Association type pool.
Following discussion, the Commission declined to make any change in the terms of
the lease insofar as the type of swimming pool was concerned.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
The City Attorney reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Gordon T. Butle'r,';:.(".>.
Executive Secretary of the Florida League of Municipalities, stating that the House
Ways and Means Committee voted to levy a tax on interest from certain Federally
guaranteed municipal housing bonds and industrial bonds, and that the proposal is
to be reported to the House under special rule permitting no amendments in about
three weeks. The letter stated that such a measure, if enacted, would be most
detrimental to the interest of the municipalities and would affect adversely tpe
marketing of municipal bonds and requested that the Commission exert its bes~
efforts in contacting Chairman Reed and other members of the Committee to reconsider
the action and allow public hearings on the proposals. Commissioner Russell moved
that the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Mayor draw up a strong Resolution
regarding this letter and send it to all Florida members of the U.S. Senate and
House of Representatives. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried
unanimously.
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The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees or
the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Russell Which was seconded by
Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously, admitted Ruth B. Parsons, and
Margaret Lindsey Clerks in the City Library, John H. Bogans, Henry Clark, Jr..
and Sell Watts, Laborers in the Public Service Department, into membersbip in~he
Pension Plan.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:12 P.M.
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February 1, 1954
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Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
John W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy
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Enclosure
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 1, 1954,
at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items
listed on the attached agenda.
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To the City Council:
I herewith submit an offer of Ten Thousand Do11ars (tlO,OOO.OO) for ~he submerged
land at Stephenson's Creek. If you consider this offer, I shall be glad to confer
with you as to what improvements shall be made.
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Clearwater, Florida
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of February 1, 195~
City Hall Auditoriwm
1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Rev. Frank Smith, First i,lethodist Church.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18 and the Special
Meeting of January 25, 1954.
3. Opening of bids:
A. Police Cruiser.
B. Painting exterior of City Hall.
C. Painting Metal Roof, City Auditorium.
D. Development of Submerged Lands, Stevenson Creek Area.
E. Sanitary Sewer in Missouri Avenue between Court Street and Cleveland St.
4. Awarding of bids:
A. For purchasing pipe and the installation of Storm Sewer in Greenwood
Housing Project.
B. Contract for Construction of Storm Sewer in Palm Bluff Street.
C. Contract for Construction of Swimming Pool (Negro).
5. Continuation of Public Hearing on request of W. D. Owens for permission to
erect a beach pavilion for private use on Lots 33-43, inclusive, Lloyd-vfuite-
Skinner Sub., located on the west side of Gulf View Blvd. and permission to
use as a parking facility in connection therewith Lots 130-135, inclusive
and Lots 85 and part of 86, Lloyd-White-Skinner Sub., located between Gu1f
View Blvd. and the southern terminus of Coronado Drive. (Commission
requested Plat showing location of Private Pavilion).
6. Continuation of Public Hearing on request of Leo Butler for a fifteen foot
building setback line from Forest St. on property described as Lots 34-36,
inclusive, Block A, Hillcrest Sub., and a thirteen foot unplatted strip on
the north side of said lots located at the southeast corner of Hillcrest
Ave. and Forest St. (Commission requested a plot plan showing location of
building with reference to surrounding setback.
7. Commission's consideration:
A. Appointment of Zoning Board Members (Three members to be appointed ror
two year terms).
B. Plat for Bayside Subdivision No.4.
C~ Passage and adoption of Ordinance #649 prohibiting use of hand-cast
nets within certain areas of Clearwater Bay.
D. Work Order to cover installation of traffic light at the corner of
Baymont and Mandalay.
E. Agreement for permit to cross A. C. 1. Railroad with sanitary sewer.
F. Applications for leasing Lunchroom in Clearwater Marina.
G. Application from Wards Taxi for additional license.
H. Deepening of Clearwater Bay Channels.
I. Deed from H. H. Baskin dedicating right of way for Third Street,
Clearwater Beach.
J. Letter from Clearwater Beach Association regarding the placement of Palms
on Mandalay Avenue.
K. Report from Special Events Committee. (Letter from R. W. Wilson).
L. Plumbing Ordinance.
M. Appointment of Park Board.
S. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mo~ing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as Trustees for the Pension Plan.
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This bid is with the understanding that the frontage on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1s R-2 ~nd covers the entire city-owned land in area.
Resp,ectfully yours,
fS/ David Brown
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To the City Council:
In regard to submerged land at Stephenson's Creek, we would be willing to
negotiate a trade of submerged land located on Edgewater Drive opposite the
Shoreline View and Bay Queen Motels. owned by David Brown and F. Fiorentini.
We understand it to be the wish of the majority of the Clearwater citizens
that there be no further development of submerged lands on the Bay; our plans at
present call for development of this property on Edgewater Drive, but if you should
be interested in negotiating with us on the Stephenson Creek land, this would be
your opportunity to prevent such action.
We would appreciate your readin~ this communication at the regular meeting of
the City Council, so that it will be common knowledge to the public.
Resp'ectfully yours,
{S/. David Brown
Is! Fiorino Fiorentini
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February 1, 1954
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To the Honorable Board of City Commissioners,
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
Each of you is my friend and know that for years I was a member of the Planning
Board and have always been interested in the proper development of our City. All
of you know that for about thirteen years my home has been on Stevenson Creek, so
you may construe this letter as personal to me. However, for the following
reasons, I feel that the City should approve no plan for the developers to profit
at the expense of the City and its future needs by the sacrifice or use by private
parties of any part of the bottom of Stevenson Creek.
Stevenson's Creek is the only body of water where there is indenture in the shore
line in Clearwater. Many years ago the Indians recognized the beauty and utility
of this section, and several mounds and artifacts have been found there. Nature
created the creek, but civilized man has only so far abused it. The flat is a
direct result of the solid road that was built across the mouth of the creek,
causin~ the delta to fill all of the original stream except directly under the
bridge. This action in years past caused the stream to be on the north bank
rather than where it was originally between both of its banks. The mouth of the
creek is a natural harbor, and the city fathers should place it in its former
natural condition and not commercialize it by removing it as a natural beauty spot.
The old-timers called the mouth of Stevenson's Creek "Sunset Harbor".
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No one would have dreamed that Clearwater would have its present growth in such a
short time. The population has almost tripled in ten years. During that period
the City has purchased $gO,OOO worth of water front property on the beach and
approximately $100,000 worth or more on the mainland, and more recently, I believe,
$55,000 in Bay bottoms. The City already owns approximately 1100 feet of water
front at this point with a high shore line and it is fully paid for, and there is
no need to sacrifice it.
Clearwater has already spent considerable money and gone to considerable expense
for party boats, but has no adequate docking space or made provision for pleasure
boats or small row boats. This whole area, if partly dredged out, would be avail~
able for that purpose. Recreation is one of the keynotes of America, and it is
the City's duty to sponsor it in every way.
According to Real Estate Man Blanton, and probably your City Manager, the State
Road Department would probably co-operate and raise the height of the bridge at
this point. The roadway should be widened, and it is possible that the City
could give the ~tate Road Department a larger right-of-way and the State Road
Department would pump out the flat, adding to the size of the road. Or for that
matter, the State Road Department might undertake a wayside park adjoining Road 19,
do the pumping and eliminate the flat. There would be approximately 725 feet
fronta~e on Road 19 for that Furpose.
At the time the State ~oad Department removed the drawbridge at Stevenson's Creek,
the State Road Department agreed that uFon public demand, the drawbridge would be
replaced, and a great deal of help might be expected from that department in the
immediate future due to the large vote given to Dan McCarty for Governor. The
only argument in favor of nlaking a subdivision here is to eliminate the flat, but
is the City of Clearwater building a Marina and a City Pier powerless to at least
try to get a little sand pumped out of this little creek? We think not!
It is conceded that ultimately some part of the mud flat should be pumped up in
order to make deep water as was originally in the Creek, but it is also submitted
that there is no health problem here and that sand flats furnish an excellent place
for bird life, in fact, you can always find some kind of birds there. The writer
has lived on the Creek for approximately twelve years and it is not objectionable
to him as it is. There have been no objectionable odors, no one thought of the
necessity of filling in the Creek until private developers saw a chance to turn a
quick dollar. The objectionable odor that some claimed, should now be eliminated
with the sewer installation on the north of the Creek.
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It is felt that for the City to make a commercial propositipn out of Stevenson's
Creek would be unfair to the northern part of town. There is no park in the
North Shore Association District, in the Edgewater Drive Association District, or
in the Navaho Park Association. The expanding City needs all the basin for boats,
all the land for parks, and plans submitted so far call for a very, very small park.
To enter into an enterprise whereby approximately 725 feet of Fort Harrison, east
of Stevenson's Creek would be built up with tourist courts at the expense of a
large expanse of water would be detrimental to the beauty of the City. Since when
is a view of 725 feet of water not an asset to the beauty of Clearwater?
The City Con~issioner8 are in a position of trusteeship, and our birthrights
should be retained for the benefit of our children and our childrens' children,
and should not be sacrificed now for the b~nefit of commercial enterprise.
It has been intimated that it will and even now Stevenson's Creek is being utilized
in the drainage of our rapidly expanding City, particularly in the drainage of the
Skycrest area. It the natural delta of the creek is filled up, flood waters and
the sand probably will create a continual drain on the city to keep any small basin
clear; whereas, a large expanse pumped out would permit the water to flow gradually,
and not swiftly in narrow confines.
To substantially fill in the natural delta of the creek might possibly cause a
further filling in east and south of the creek entrance and east of the railroad
bridge and further stagnate the stream. Venetian Point has already created a
filling in problem in the oasis created there.
Many small boat owners have small boats east of the railroad bridge, and it is
possible that the spill of sand, if the creek is substantially built up, would
make the creek shallower west of the railroad. Some engineer might theorize that
this would happen, but it made the flat now complained of when the solid causeway
was erected.
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The present tendency of the County Commissioners and other publiC spirited bodies
is to stop the inroads of private subdivision developers on our Bay bottoms. The
writer and his family have used the part of Stevenson's Creek that is contemplated
to be filled up for fishing and boating. Some citizens currently use the whole
creek for mullet fiShing. Already, lots of our Bay bottoms in Clearwater have been
taken, and ask any fisherman what the pumFing does to fish or shellfish life!
The large expanse of water, approximately 1000 feet square at high tide is beautiful.
It is out of the water very little of the time. The actual pumping expense to have
it all out of water all the time should not be very great.
Several years ago the Planning Board recommended to the City Commissioners that a
park be developed in this area and that small docks be built for small boats. A
wooden wall is all that would be necessary, or the natural banks themselves used,
to make a very substantial addition to the approximately two acres already existing
north of Calumet Street. The current is not so swift that a concrete wall is
needed. The expense of a wooden wall or a fill would be very little. The vista
wO\1ld be maintained, and with deep water and a larger body of water, pleasure
boats and small cruisers could again harbor ip storm time in Stevenson's Creek as
they did before the drawbridge was abandoned. In storms, before this solid
causeway was erected, the few boat owners, when properly warned, usually took
their boats in Stevenson's Creek for safety. And even before the draw was
eliminated, the harbor was used, as most storms bring high water.
About a year ago, the Commission was talking about the purchase of a small dredge
to do this dreding and possibly, to fill in some street ends elsewhere on the Bay.
The City wisell decided to pay the price for the bay bottoms south of the causeway.
At that time, i28,000 was offered for the right to develop Stevenson's Creek on
the South which, in my opinion, was ridiculously low.
The writer is sincere in his belief that every bit of the water front should be
retained for the future recreational facilities of Clearwater, and he personally
would be willing to contribute $500.00 toward the pumping out and the building
of necessary walls to make all of this into a City owned park and water front.
Also, I agree to procure other subscriptions for the same purpose. At one time,
pledges were procured with little effort of $6~OOO.00 and if the City will devote
this property to public use, I will undertake to have these pledged renewed and
procure others.
WHW:me
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ W. H. Wol.fe
Manson Arcade
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February 1, 1954
Clearwater, Florida
February 1, 1954
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
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foot building set-back line on Forest Road on the property described as Lots 34 to
)6 inclusive, Block "AIf, Hillcrest Subdivision, and any other property described
in that request.
My reason for objecting to this is that the granting of this request would
allow buildings to extend nearer the street than the existing dwellings that are
there now. Also there is additional property in the same neighborhood and I feel
sure that a similar request would be made if this request were granted.
I feel certain, as you Gentlemen do, that the zoning law is there for the
protection of all and that it will and has unquestionably worked small hardships
upon individuals, but taken as a whole it has been the best thing for all of us
or we never would have voted ror it.
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Resp'ectfully yours,
ls/ J. E. Barron
314 Orange view Ave.
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Dear Mr. Middleton:
I am interested in the lunch room racilities in the Marina Building, and made the
following proposition to the City of Clearwater ~or consideration:
1. Payment to the City of Clearwater, $100 per month basic rent.
2. I guarantee to keep accurate records, by mechanical means on my cash
registers, the amount of business done by myself, and agree to pay to the City of
Clearwater, as additional rent, on all gr'oss sales exceeding $40,000.00, I agree
to pay to the City of Clearwater, four l4%) per cent thereor.
3. I agree to operate a clean, up to date, lunch room and will keep it
open as many hours a day as the business will justify. It would be my intention
to start with the early morning business preparing breakfast and lunches ~or the
charter boats before they go out, and stay until arter 2 o'clock to begin with,
however, should the business justify my remaining open on a 2~ hour basis, it
would be my intention to do so.
4. To amortize my investment, it would take at least a 15 year lease in
the usual City rorm and of course all the terms would be agreed upon by mysel~
and the City of Clearwater, they being too numerous to mention here, I will leave
them out and ask the City to furnish me a copy or their proposed lease.
I anticipate that it would take me ~bout 45 to 60 days within which to get in
operation, and of course I would like to have an early answer on this in view
of the length o~ time it would take me to get in business so that I can get started
if I will be allowed to have the lease.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Frank Photiadis
7 N. Comet
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City of Clearwater
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Attention: City Manager
Dear Sir:
February 1, 1954
We wish to offer a bid on the renting of coffee Shop in the large Clearwater
Marina, which we intend to operate in the following manner:
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Invest approximately $5,000 to $7,500 in modern equipment.
Business hours ~rom 6:00 A.M. until business warrants closing - 7 days
a week.
Operations would consist of: Ham & Eggery, correa & drinks, soda ~ountain
& ice cream, sandwiches, eigars & newspapers, box lunches, pie & cakes,
light lunches and bottled beer if we were able to secure beer license.
Ir approval is granted we are in a position to start equipment proceeding
immediately and would open as soon as equipment is installed.
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Our offer for the proposed coffee shop rental is as rollows:
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One Hundred Dollars per month for the first 3 months after opening
date and One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars per month thereafter with
3% bonus for gross business over $40,000 annually.
We are interested in a 5-year lease with a 5-year option or other
suitable terms.
We are financially able to undergo this proposed enterprise and credit
ratings are available.
We are experienced restaurant operators and stable married men with
families.
We may be reached at Lake City Park, Box 1271 R. D. #1, Lake Worth, Florida.
Telephone 9130, Boynton Beach, Florida.
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Mr. Francis Middleton
City r.tanager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
January 20, 1954
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We have been retained by William L. Ward, doing business as Ward's Taxi at
201 S. Garden Avenue, Clearwater, Florida to request the authority to operate two
additional taxicabs in the City of Clearwater.
~r. Ward is presently allowed to operate four taxicabs by virtue of previous
municipal authorization. We make this request for additional cabs because of
Mr. Ward's urgent need for more operating taxis due to the growth of his business
and the need for adequate service to the public.
Mr. Ward has a written contract with the Fort Harrison Hotel, dated December
1st, 1953, whereby the Fort Harrison Hotel guaranteed Mr. Ward exclusive calls on
all cab service to the Hotel. It was further agreed that it would be Mr. Ward's
responsibility at all times to keep the Hotel supplied with cabs.
One of the reasons these two additional cabs are urgently needed is because
o~ the aforesaid agreement with the Fort Harrison which is now operated continuously
throughout the year. We further respectfully request that the two additional
taxicabs be awarded Mr. Ward on the basis of the mileage reports he has submitted
quarterly to the City Treasurer, said mileage reports further indicating a need
for additional cabs.
~Te respectfully request that prompt action be taken on thi.s matter.
Very truly yours,
ALLBRITTON & WHITEHURST
By /s/ Owen S. Allbritton
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City o~
Clearwater, florida, that the 'property described below should be cleaned o~ weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereo~ against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 12S of the Charter of the City
o~ Clearwater, as amended.
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Lots 15 and 16, Block 256
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T. R. Palmer
1052 Eldorado
Clearwater, Florida
John S. Taylor
Largo, Florida
Park Bernard
Bernards Tobacco Warehouse
Abingdon, Va.
S. Halderness Jr., Attorney
Carrollton, Pa.
Lots land 2, Block 12
Magnolia Park
Lots 7 and a, Block 15
Mandalay
Lot 21, Block 2
Brookwood Terrace
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DESCRIPTION
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109 N. Meteor Ave.
Clearwater, Florida
George J. Petriano
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Newton Center, Mass.
Lots 3 and 4, Block F
Unit 4, Skycrest
Lot 6, Block F. Unit 4
Skycrest
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Cornmission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this FIRST day o~ February, A.D. 1954.
A T'fEST :
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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Mr. l"rancis Middleton, City Manager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater. Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
January 6, 1954
In line with our recent conversations, I have been advised by the Clearwater
Beach Association that they are in full accord with the proposed plan for the City
Park Department to furnish and plant Coca Plumosa palms in the area between the
side walk and curb on Mandalay Avenue from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia Street.
It has been pointed out to the Association, and as far as possible to the
property owners, that no plantings should be placed in this area until the City
Park Department has the opportunity to acquire and transplant the trees. The
Association feels that this planting is a necessary part of the completion of the
Mandalay Project. and we urge that it be completed at the earliest possible time.
Yours very truly,
/s/ G. H. Fields,
Chairman, Mandalay Improvement
Committee
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January 14, 1954
Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager
Virgil uobson, Park Supt.
Survey - Mandalay Avenue
A survey has been made of Mandalay Avenue and we find that the palms cannot be
evenly spaced. It would vary from 25 to 40 ft. as driveways, light poles, etc.,
would permit. This would require 175 palms from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia St.
We ca.n:
1. Purchase good, 3 year old palms in 5 gal. eans, average height
5 ft., for $1.80 each, F.O.B. St. Petersburg.
Total purchasing cost:
The cost or planting these palms would be
$1.50 each.
$315.00
Total planting cost:
Total Cost:
262.50
$;77.50
We can:
2. Purchase nice 10 ft. palms balled in burlaps, @ 6.00 each F.O.B.,
Clearwater.
Total purchasing cost:
Cost of planting these palms would also be
$1.50 each.
Total Cost:
$1,050.00
262.50
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Hon. Curtis Hixon, President
Hon. W. Keith Phillips, Immediate Past President
Hon. Haydon Burns, First Vice-President
Hon. Oliver J. Semmes, Jr., Second Vice-President
Hon. A. Sterling Hall, Director
Hon. Cnelsie J. Senerch1a.1 Director
Hon. George M. Mitchell, u1rector
Hon. Sam. T. Dell, Jr., Director
Hon. Herber~ M. Brown, Director
Hon. J. H. T~, Director
'. Hon" Ralph. A. Marsicano. League Counsel
January 26, 1954
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Gentlemen:
I received information yesterday morning to the effect that the House Ways and
Means Committee voted on January 20, without public hearing, to tax the interest
on certain municipal bonds. I immediately contacted the American Municipal
Association in Washington on this matter and I am today in receipt of a telegram
from them as follows:
"House WAYS AND MEANS PROPOSALS ON TAXATION OF INTEREST FROM FEDERALLY
GUARANT~ED MUNICIPAL HOUSING BONDS AND INDUSTRIAL BONDS NOW SCHEDULED
TO BE REPORTED TO THE HOUSE UNDER SPECIAL RULE PERMITTING NO AMENDMENTS IN
ABOUT THREE WEEKS. WE ARE TRYING TO STALL ACTION BY SEEKING PUBLIC HEARING
ON THESE PROPOSALS. RECO~~END STRONG PLEAS TO CHAIRMAN REED BY MEMBERS OF
YOUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION."
I have today written our two senators and eight representatives as follows:
"I have been advised that the House Ways and Means Committee voted, without
public hearing, to tax the interest from federally guaranteed municipal
housing bonds and industrial bonds and that this proposal is now scheduled
to be reported to the House under special rule permitting no amendments, and
further that this will be done within the next three weeks.
It appears to me that such a measure, if enacted, would certainly be most
detrimental to the interest of the municipalities of our state and would, no
doubt, affect the marketin~ of our municipal bonds, I am asking that you
exert your best efforts in contacting Chairman Reed and other members of the
Ho~se Ways and Means Committee to reconsider their action and allow public
hearings on these proposals.
Please advise me at your earliest possible convenience on this matter.
With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I am"
I will be in Miami tomorrow for a meeting of the Dade County municipalities and
will not be back in the office until Friday morning. I shall be most happy to
have your reactions on this matter by the time I return, if possible.
With best wishes, I am
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Sincerely yours,
/s/ Gordon T. Butler
Executive Secretary
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the House Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives
of the United States of America voted on January 20, 1954, to tax the interest on
certain municipal bonds, and that said proposal is scheduled to be reported to
the House of Representatives under special ruling permitting no amendment,
and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the State of Florida including the municipality
of Clearwater, Florida, are in the throes of a tremendous effort of municipal progress,
and that the forth-coming years will be critical and decisive of said effort, and
WHEREAS, the said proposal, if enacted, would be most detrimental to the
interest of the municipalities of our State and would have a depressing effect 6n
the marketing of the municipal bonds wpich would result to a large degree in
stultifying progress of the municipalities of the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the Members of the Florida delegation to the United States Senate and
the United States House of Representatives be and they are hereby respectfully requested
to initiate and to vigo~rously press a campaign to permit public hearings on said
proposal, and that when the said public hearings are held that they assert every
effort to defeat the proposal to tax said municipal bonds..
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February A. D. 1954;.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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February 1, 1954
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
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As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Ruth B. Parsons, Clerk in City Library, has been duly examined by a
local physician and designated by him as a "rirst class" risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on June 1, 1953. She is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby
recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee or the Employees' Pension Fund.
Is! Paul Kane, Chairman
Is! Dick Nelson
Is! Helen Peters
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January 19, 1954
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Margaret Lindsey, Clerk in City Library, has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on June 1, 1953. She is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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January 21, 195~
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gent.lemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Henry Clark Jr. a laborer in Public Service Dept. had been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on July 1, 1953. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby reco~lended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
fs/ Paul Kane, Chairman.
Is/ Dick Nelson
Is/ Helen Peters
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January 29, 1954
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that John H. Bogans, a laborer in Public Service Dept., has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on June 2, 1953. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepyed into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is! Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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CITY C()1MISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
Honorable City Commissioners
Clear\tlater, Florida,
Gentlemen:
As Trustees o~ the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Sell Watts, laborer in Public Service Dept. has been duly examined
by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on July 27 1953. He is
under ~5 years o~ age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
January 21,1954,
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GITY COMMISSION NiEETING
February 1, 1954
The Ci_tq Commission of the Gity of Clearwater met in regular sessior_ at Gity
Hall, Monday, February l, 1g54., at 3:30 P,M, with the �oll.owing members present;
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang, 3r.
Jack Russell
Guy I,. Kennedy
�John W. Bates
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissi.oner
Commissioner
�Absent at first part of ineeting. Came in later.
Also present were:
F. C, Middleton
B. J. Driver
G. T. McC7.amma
S. Lickton
City Manager
Asst. City Attorne5�
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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The meeting �aas called to order by the Niayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend Frank Smith, First i�tethodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Russell
moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January l$th and the special
meeting of January 25th be approved in accordance with the cories furnished each
member in writing, subject to the approval of Comtnissioner Bat,es. Motion was
seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. John Weis addressed the Commission speaking for iKr. C. E. Koch and the
Mecca Water Corporation and rep�rted that they had prepared an offer in the form
of a contract based an the contract the County had submitted to the City but �hat
they had since received a revised copy of the CountyTs proposed contract and wished
to study �hat be:fore submitting their proposal.
The Gity I�Ianager reported that eight sealed bids had been received for one
1g54 standard four-door sedan to be used as a police cruiser. The bids were read
as follows:
Butcher Auto Sales
Clearwater Nash, Inc.
Crokn I�lotor Co.
Hummell Motor Co.
Lokep Motor Co.
Otis C. Pruitt
Frank T. White
Larry Dimmitt, Inc.
DeSoto �2,376.00
Nash 2,155.40
Chrysler 2�4.7g�5p
Hudson 2,210.$0
�lds�robile 1, 9'71.10
Buick 2,�.g�,��,
Pontiac 2,099.99
Ghevrolet 1,4.72.00
Commissinner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City N,anager for report
at the neA-t meeting. i�iotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that three bids flad been receiwed for
painting the exterior woodwark of the Ci.ty Hall building. The bids were read as
follows•
Ii. L. Friedt, Clearwater
John B. Tucker, �+
Waterproofing Service; Inc.
�a510. 00
36t�.. 0�
755.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the CitS� Manager for study
and report at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
The City t�lanager reported that three bids had been received for painting the
metal roaf of the Municipal Auditorium building. The bids were read as follows:
K. L. Friedt, Cl.earviater
R:,, W. Stevenson, ��
Joi�n B. Tucker
�93.30
1,2$�.50
1,434.00
Corm�_fssioner Strang moved that the City hianager very carefully tabulate the bids
and report at the next meeting. iJiotion ivas seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that he had received two sealed proposals on
developing the Stevenson Creek submerged lan�l. Upon opening the pro asals, it
was found that one was a proposal to purchase the land outright for �10,000.00
from David Hrown, 1925 �dgewater Drive. The City Attorneg read the proposal from
David Brown and Fiorino Fioren�ini offerittg to trade the submerged land they own
�ust west of Sunnydale �ubclivision to ths City for the Stevenson Creek land.
�ommissioner Strang movsd that the letters from Mr. Brown be taken under advisement;
that the Williams and Billet bond be estrea�ed and that the City Manager take proper
steps to collect i�. Motion was seconded by Gommissiane� R�issell and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr, W. H, �dolfe recomm�nding that the
City retain the ownershzp of the Stevenson Creek submerged land ana adjacent area
in Navajo Park for development into a public park and an area for small boats.
He oifered to collect a swn of 4�6,OOO.QO or more to assist �he City in developing
this area for use as a park. Commissioner Russel� moved that the letter �e accepted.
Motian. was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMTSSION MEETING
February l, ].9fi�.
Tt was suggested by the Gonunissioners that the Gity l�lanager be instructed to
get an estimate from some dred�ing company as to what it would cast to clean up
the areae
The City Ntanager reported that he had received five sealed bids for the
cons�ruction of sanitar}� sewer on Missouri Avenue .�rom Gould Stree� north to
Cleveland Street. The bids were read as follows:
E. H. Holccmb� Jr.T Glearwater
Paul Giuliani, Tarpon 5prings
Stansfield Construction Co,, Tampa
Laurance & Rutledge Co., Lar�a
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwa�er
�4,7bo.00
6,400.Q�
3,905.00
3,930.00
3,555.00
By consent, the matter. was referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation, �
After discussion on the Engineering Department's rec��rumendation that the
purchase of pipe for the storra sewer in L-he Greenwood Apartment airea be allocated
equally among the bi¢:iers, it developed that the bids were inequal in that two
k�idders had agreed to allow a 2� discount and there was some uncertainty as to
whetl�er or not the other bidders had agreed to such discount. The Niay�r stressed
the importance �i the City taking advantage of all discounts. The City Manager
recommended that the matter he deferred �or furthar study and recommendation.
CommissionQr Strang moved that the City anager's recommendation be accepted.
Motion was secondzd by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City i°ianager stated it would also be necessary ta defer Item 4B, Contract
for Construction of Storm Sewer in Palm Blufi Street.
In regard to a�aarding the cont�ract for the construction of the Negro Swimming
Pool, the Mapor sununarized the financial aspect of it by stating that Mr. Ralph
Richards had turned over to the City �20,000.00 collected by publ:�.c subscription,
and at that time the City had promisec� to allocate �15,000.00 in the 1953^54
budget toward building the pool. Ho�vever he reported that the low bid on the
construction was for approximately �52,00�.00 or �1�,000.0� over tha amount of
funds on hand. The City Manager pointed out that the City had also promised to do
the excavating at an estimated cost of �S3 000.00 and pay .for the concrete estimated
a� �6,OOO.GO which would make a total oi �26,000.00 needed. Mr. Lloyd Phillips,
attorney, sta�ed on behalf of Logan Construction Gompany, Tampa, the low bidder,
that they woul� be willing to hold the bid for two weeks until the next regular
mee�ing. By consent, the matter was deferred to give the City N�anager time te
find out ii there was ang money available to cover thi� deficiency.
' The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of
W. D. Owens to erect a beach pavilion for use of Fort Harrison Hotel guests on
Lots 33-4�, L1oyd-Vlhite-Skinner 8ubdivision, and permission to use Lots 130-135,
and Lots $5 and part of $6, Ll�yd-White-Skinner Subdivision, for a parking lot in
connection wi.th the beach pavilion. Nlr. C�wens subm�.tted a plat of the praposed
project which showed the building would be located on Lots 3g and 1�0 of
Lloyd�White-Skinner Subdivision. T�e City Attorney read the request letter from
Iylr. Owens and also the Zoning Board1s recommend�tior_ which was that the project
be approved with the understanding that there will be no business transacted or
canducted on the a bove premises. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections
from anyone in the audiance, Nr. R. S. Rileigh, owner of part of Lo� $6, $'7 and
$$, objected to the granting of the petition. Mrs. Albert Shouse, Mrs. Louise
I,ovett, Mr. Fred G. Stickel, Jr., Mrs. Lucy Simmons, Mrs. Trice M. Bel1, and Mr.
Wm. Goza, Jr., attorney, on behalf of Mr. P. E. BruGe, addressed the Commissian
voicing their ob�ections. After the matter had bsen discussed at some length,
Corr,missioner Russell �oved that the matter be turned baak to the Zoning Board for
furthsr recommendation as to the use of the beach pavilion for business purposss
and that the City Commission meet with the Zoning Boa.rd at its regular mee�ing on
Thursday evening, February l�th, at $:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously,
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Heaa�ing on the patition of
iy1r. Leo Butler for a iifteen foot building setback line fxom Fores� S�reet on
L��S 31+-36, inc�.usive, Block A, Hil,lcrest Subdivision, and a thirteen ioot unplat�ed
strip on the nor�h of these lots. The City Attorney read the request letter from
Mr, Butler and also the recommEndation of the Zoning Board which was that the
request be granted. Mr, R. J. Ni�htingale addressed the-Commission ob�ecting tq
the petition, sta�ing that his nwn home on the lot adjoaning Mr. Butler's wa3
se� back 30 feet from Forest Street and that gr-anting Mr. ButlerTs request would
obstruct his view. The City Attorney read a letter irom Mr. J. E. Barron, a
resident of the Hillcrest area, in which he objected to the granting ai the
request and asked that the Commission hold fast to the exis�ing setback lines as
se�G out in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr, Harry Turnburke objected to the iiftaen foot
setback if the house was to front on Forest Street. P4r. P. J. Sucher, another
Hillcrest resident, alsa objected to the granting of the request. Havin� held
this Public Hearing and having heard sufficient va3id object�o s, Commissioner
Strang moved that the request o£ Leo M. Butler for a fi£teen�'s��tback from Forest
Street on propertq described as Lots 34-36, inclusive, Block A, Hillcrest
5ubdivision, and a thirteen foot unplatted strip on the nof^th o� said lots, be
denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedq anda carried unanimously.
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CITX CONTMZSSION MEET�NG
February 1, 1,9�1�
The Mayor informed th� other members of tihe Commission that the terms o�'
three members of the Zoning Board, John K. Batstone, Horace Hamlin, Jr., and
Gleveland Insco, were expired and said that they had al1 �.ndicated a willingness
to .�erve again. C,ommissioner Strang suggested that the action on the mat�er be
deferred to the next regular meeting of the Commissian. By consent, the matter
was deferred.
The City Engineer submitted a plat of Bayside Subdivision No. 4 for the
Commission's considerat�.on and informed thE Commission that the Gity Attorney
had no� yet had an opportunity tQ check the plat. Upon being questionea by the
Mayor, the City Engineer stated that while the streets were laid without City
inspection, later the stree�s were probed and it was ascertained that there were
six inches of shell in the base but the surfacing appears to be a single surface
treatment and there are no curbs. Commissioner Strang noved that the plat of
Bayside Subdivision No. l� be approved and that the proper officials be authorized
to sign, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Motion H�as seconded by
Cornmissioner Aussell and carrisd unanimously.
Commissioner Bates ancl City Attor�ney Charles Phil.lips came in at this time -
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The Mayor announced thaL Ordin:�nce 64g would now be considered ox� its third
and final reading and asked if there were those present in the audience who wished
to be heard on the matter, Mr. Jack Cribbs addresse�i the Commission objecting
to the passage of the Ordinance, stating that, it would be difficult to enforce and
that current Ci�y laws now in effect would take care of the in�.'ractions about which
complaints have been made such as the trespassing on private property, the use oF
loud and obscene language, etc. He stated that a number of people were interested
in cast net fishing, that some of them were people who worked and the time they
w.ent fishing was determined largely by the time of the tide changes. Irlr, Charles
Cribbs al.so addressed the Commission objecting to the passage of the Ordinance,
Assistant City Ai:torney Driver called attention to Section 29 in Chapter 21 of the
City Coda_ dealing with loud and unnecessarp noises and it was his opinion that the
section could be revised and broadened so as to provide sufficien� reguiation of
unnecessary noises. Followino discussion of tne proposed Ordinance, Gomm:.ssioner
Russe�.l moved that the matter be drogped and the City Attorney b e instructed to
prepare a new Ordinan.ce or an amendmczrt to serve the purpose. Motion was seconded
by C�mmissioner S�rang an�i carried unar.imously.
The City �'tan�ger submitted a work order for the approval of the City Commission
in the amaunt of �750.00 to cover the cost of installing a tra�fic 1i,ht at Baymont
Strest and Mandal.ay Boulevard. Commissionex Russell moved that the work order for
the constructiorz of a traffic light at the corner of. Baymont and Mandalay be approved
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and aarried unanitnously.
The City Manager submit�ed an agreement betwesn the City an3 the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad to permit the installation of the sanitary sewer across the railroad
right-of-way at Stevenson Avenue. Commissioner Strang moved the proper officials
be authorized to sign this agreement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ba�es
and carried unanimously.
The Gity �lanager reported that he had received two written proposals to lease
the lunchroom space in the �+Iarina Building. Mr. Frank Pho�Giadis proposed a fifteen
year lease at a rental of �100.00 per month plus a papment of 4% on annual gross
sales in excess of �40,000.00. Mr. Photiadis addressed the Commissian relative to
h�s proposal stating that he expecteu to invest approYimately �T0,000.00 in furni-
ture and equipment and he was asking for a fifteen year lease as he felt it was
necessary in order to realize a sufficient return on his inves��ent. Mr. Paul A.
Meissner and Mr. William J. Kelly of Lake Worth, Florida, offered to lease the
pro erty for a term of five years with an option of five years renewal at a rental.
of �lOQ.00 per month for the iirst three months and a� �125.00 a month thereafter
plus a payment to the City of 3� on all annual gross sales in excess of ��.0,000.00.
Follocving discussion of the respective merits of the two proposals, the �Iayor with
the assent of the �ther memb?rs of the Commission appointed Cammissioner Bates and
Gommissioner Kennedy as a Committee to make a study oi the two proposals and to
report their recommendations to the Commission.
The C9,ty Attorney read a letter fro� Mr. Owen S. Allbritton, attorney� written
on behalf of his client, William L, t�Tard, requzsting authority from the City
Commission to permit iJir. Vv'ard to operate two additional taxicabs due to the growth.
of his business and the need of adequate service to the public. The letter stated
that NSr. 44ard had entered into a. contract with the Fort Harrison Hote� on December 1,
7-953, givin� him exclusive rights to cab service for the ho�e1. Commissioner Strang
reported fpr the Taxicab Committee that they had examined the quartarly mileage
reports as made by the Ward Taxi Company which showed an increase in business, and
after considering the additional business brought about by the contract with the
�'ort Harrisnn Hotel which is now operating throughout the entire year, it was the
Committee+s recommendation that two additional permits.be issued. On b eing
questioned as to whether he desired an additional parking space, Mr. Ward said
that he did. Comma.ssioner Russell moved that the application of ward Taxi Company
For two additional taxicab licenses be approved. Motion r;�as seConded by Commissioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Nkanager reported that he anii Colonel S�.mson, the Harbormaster, had
conferred with Mr. Kilgore, a dredge operator, relative to cutting a channel through
three sandbars which are now a hazard to navigation at Big,Pass and Little Pass.
The Cit� l�ianager said that he had also discussed the matter with the Power Squadron
and some of the boat captains. The proposal was to cut a channEl through the three
sandbars to a depth of approximately eight feet and approximately eighty feet wide.
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GITY' COMMISSTON MEETING
February 1� 1551�
He estima�ed the cast of the dredging would be �2,000.00. The Mayor suggested
t'r_at Mr. W, D. Owens might be willing to participate in the projec� if he w ere
given the sand from the bar which is lya.ng just east of his propertq. He also
suggested that the City of Dunedin might be wzlling to share in the expense since
Dunedin baatmen also use Bag Pass frequently. Mrs. Clii'i'ord McKay stated that
the Beach groups endorsc:� tYie project. Cornmissioner Russell suggesteci that -the
City should get a written progosal from Mr. Kilgore. Commissioner Kennedy moved
that the City Manager be authorized to make commitrnents up to a maximum of
�2,000,00 ott this project as an emergency measura. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously,
Corn�nissioner Bates asked to be excused at 5:49 P•��.
The City Nianager submitted a deed from Mir. H. H. Baskin, Sr., and his wife,
to the City for a part of Lat 10, �olumbia Subdivision �2, and a part of Lot C�,
Columbia Subdivision '�3, which has been opened, paved and is now being use� as a
street. The deed s�ated that the land was to �e used as a right-of-way for Third
Street. However, this street de�ignation was in error as there i.s already a
Third StrePt existing nortn of and paral.lel to this street. Commissioner Strang
movecl that this deed for right-o�-way be accepted subjec� to the necessary cor-
rections being made. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Clearwater Beach
Association in which the Association su��ested the placing af palms on MandalaS
Boulevard. It was estimated that the placing of five foot palms vrould cost approx-
imately $�600.OQ and the placing of ten foet pal.ms would cast approximai,ely �"1,3p0.�0.
The letter was aacepted and the matter was deferred bp consent,,
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Robert W. in�ilson, Secretary of the
Special �vents Committee of the Senior Chamber of Commerce containin� the following
repor�:
11The Special Events Committee met on Jan. 13, 1954, a meeting called
especiallp for considering all o� the remaini.ng requests for the year
1953, and the following recommendations are submitted:
Balance as of January 13, 1954
��.000. o0
4.000, o0
Clearwater Shuffleboard Club, previou�ly approved
by the Cammission z99•50
Clearsvater Optimist Club - recomm�ndad 30p.00
Clearwater Symphony, Inc. - Concert Januar,y 22,1954 300.00
Junior Chamber of Commerce (City of Clearwater Float)
1200,00
Fun �n Sun Celebration 1500.00
Yaaht Club Sail. Boat Regatta - sponsored by trie
Jaycees in 1951� 00.00
TOTAL '3 99•50
Balance in budget
$9 oa
1 0.5o t�
Commissioner 5trang moved the report be accepted and approved as submitted.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimousl,y.
Commissioner Strang of the Plumbing Ordinance Committee suggested that
consideration of the proposed Plumbing Ordinance be de�'erred due to the lateness
of the meeting. By consent, the consideration of the Ordinance was deferred.
The appointment of �he Park Board was deferred by consent.
`�he City i�€anager presented a P�esolution requiring six property owners to
cl,ean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang movefl that the
Resolution be adopted. Motzon was seconded b,y Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
ThP City Nianager reported that the Chamber of Commerce wished to have a floar
suitable ior �quare dancing installed in the �econd floor of the viarina Building.
He stated th�t, in his opinion, the only practical solution was a wood floor which
would cost approximately �1,SOO.00. He requested that the Commissi�n approve the
expenfliture so tnat the quarters in the Marina could be made available at the
earliest possible momento It was the opinian oi some af the Commissioners that
�he floor in che Marina Building was as suitable for dancing as the floor in the
J.C. Building which �hey were vacating. The City Commission took no �ction on the
request and the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Chamber oi Bommerce to
vacate their present quarters in the J.C. Building.
The City Ivianager called the Commission's attention to the fact that bhe
terms o£ the Smith-Coon lease called for the installation of` an O�.ympic type pool
wh?ch woul.d bs g2 £eet in �.ength but that the pl.ans proposed by Messrs. Smith and
Coon provide for a 75 foot pool or an American Athletic Association type poo1,
Following discussion, the Comrnission declined to make any change in the terms of
the lease insofar as the type of swimrning pool rvas ooncerned.
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CITY CONIMTSSIdN MEETING
k'ebruary l, 1954
The City Attorney reported receipt o.f a letter from T�Ir. Gordon T, Butler,
Executive Secretary uf the Florida League of Municipalities, stating that �Y►e House
Ways an� i�ieans Committee voted to levy a tax on interest from certain Federally
guaranteed municipal housing bonds and industrial bonds, and that the prqposal is
to be reparted to the House under special rule permitting no amendments in abo�at
th,ree weeks. The letter stated that such a measure, if enacted, wou].d be m,st
detrimental to the interest of the municipalities and wou�d affect advPr�ely the
marketing of municip�l bonds and requested that the Ccmmission exert its best
effQrts in contactin�; Gha.irman Reed and other members of the Comff,ittee to reconsider
the action and allow public hearings on the proposals, Commissioner Russell moved
that the City i�ianager, the Citq Attorney and the Nlayor draw up a strong Resolu�ion
regarding this 1,etter and send it to all Florida members af the U.S. Senate and
Aouse of Re�resentatives. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried
unanimously.
The Gommission now adjourned as the City Commisszon and acting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Russell which was seconded by
Cou,missioner Strang and aarried unanimously, admitted Ruth B, Parsans, and
Margaret Lindsey, C]:erlcs in the City L�.brary, John H. Bogans, Henry Clark, Jr.,
and Sell Watts, I.aborers in the Public Servi;:e Depar�ment, into membership in the
Pension Plan.
There being no iurther business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:12 P,M.
Att est :
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CITY GO�ItdISSION MEETING
February ]., 1954
Nayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Cormnissianers. 3ack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
J'ohn �i. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy
Gen�lemen:
January 29, 1951i.
�'he C�.ty Gommission wilZ meet in Re�ular Session on Monday, F�bruary 1, 1954,
aC 1:30 p.a�, in the C�.ty Hall Auditoriiun for the purpose of discussing the items
1i:�ed an the attaahed.agenda.
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Enc�.�ruz�e
Yer� truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Nanager
At;anda -+;�.�� Co�n,nission ilee�ing of February 1, 195�-
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`s� Gh� Cit,y Gaunc:tl:
1925 �dgewater Drive
Clearwater, Florida
February 1, 1954
T hart���ti�]� submi� ;�rt af�tar ts� Ten Thausand Dollars (�10, 000. 00 ) for ihe submerged
1�n� a� �te�hax2s�nTs i��eak. If you consider this of�er, I shalX be glad to confei
�ritla yot� �.s to «hat i.n�:rovem�nts shall be made.
'�his bid is ��r3th �ha understandin� that �he fron�age an fiorth Fort Harrison Avenue
is F?-� and �over� Che �ntire city-owned land in area.
Respectfully yours,
�s� David B3'owYl
GITY CpD9MI5SIQAI NE�TING
February 1,, 1954
To the City Councilo
1925 Edgewater Drzve
Clearwater, Florida
February 1, 1954
In regard to submerged land at Stephenson�s Creelc, we would be willing to
negotiate a trade of submerged land located on Edgewater Drive opposite the
Shoreline View and Bay Queen Niotels, owned by David Brown and F. Fioren�ini.
V�ie understand it to be the wish of -the majority of the Claarwater citizens
that there be no further development of submerged lands on the Bay; our plans at
present ca1T for development af this property on E��ewater Drive, but if you shou]:d
be interested in negotiating with us on the Stephenson Creek land, this would ba
yous� opportunity to prevent such action.
We would appreci�tre your readin� this communication at the regular meeting of
the City Council, so that it will be common kno�vledge to the public.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ I�avid Brown
�s/ Fiorino Fiorentini
To the Honorable Board o� City Commissionars,
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
February l, 195L�.
Each of you is my friend and know that for years I was a member of the Planning
Board and have always been interested in the proper development of our City. All
of you kr�- that for about thirteen years my home has been on Stevensan Creek� so
you may c�,r.:strue this letter as personal �o me. However, ior the foll.owing
reasons, I feel that the Gity should approve no plan for the developers to profit
at the e�;pense of the City and its future needs by the sacrifice or use by private
parties o� any part of the bottom of Stevenson Creek,
5tevenson�s Creek is the only body of water where there is indenture in the shore
line in �Tearwater. Many years ago the Indians recognized the beauty and utiyity
of this section, and several mounds and ar�ifacts have been found there. Natu.^e
created the creek, but civilized man has only so far abused it. The flat is a
direct result of the solid road that was built across the mouth of the creek,
causin� the delta tn fill a17. o£ the oribinal stream except direc•t1y under the
bridge. This action in years pa�t caused tt�e stream to be on the north bank
rather than where it was orip;inally between both of its banks. The mauth of t,he
craek is a natural harbor, and the city fathers should place it in its former
n�tural co�dition and not commercialize it by removing it as a natural beauty spot.
The old-timers called the mouth af Stevenson's Creek 1tSunset HarborT�.
No one wauld have dreamed that Clearv��ater would have its present growth in such a
short time. The population has almost tripled in ten years. Durin� that period
the City has purctiased �$0,000 worth of water front property cn the beach and
approximately �100,Q00 worth nr morz on the mainland, and more recently, I believe,
�55,00p in Bay bottoms. The City already owns approximately 1100 feet of water
front at this point with a high shore line and it i� fu11y paid for, and there is
na need to sacrifice it
Clearwater has already spent considerable money and gone to considerable e xpense
for party boats, but has no adequate docking space or made provision for pleasure
boats or small. row boats. This whole area, if partly dredged out, wouXd b� avail-
ab].e for that �urpose. Recreation is one of the keynotes of America, and it is
the Gitiy's duty to sponsor it ih every way.
According to Rea1 Estate Man Blanton, and probably your City Manager, the State
Hoad Department ��ould probably co-operate and raise the height of the bridge at
tl�is point. The roadway should be widened, and it is possible that the Gity
could give the �tate Road Department a lar�er right-of-way and the S�ate Road
Department would pump out the flat, adding to the size of the road. 4r for that
matter, the State Road De�artmetit might under�ake a wayside park adjoining Road 19,
do thE pumpin; and eliminate the flat. There w�uld be approximately 725 feet
fronta�e on Road 19 for that �urpose.
At the time the State noad Departmant removed the drawbridge at Stevenson's Creek,
the State Road Department agreed that upan public demand, the drawbridge would be
replacad, and a great deal of help might be expected from that department in tixe
immediate future due to the large vote given to Dan McCarty for G�vernor. The
only argument in favar of maki.ng a subdivisian here �s ta eZimi�ate the flat, but
is th� City of Clearwater building a Marina and a City Pier povrerless to at least
try to get a little sand pumped out of this little creek? We think not :
It is conceded that ultimately some part of the mud ilat should be pumped up in.
order to make deep water as was originally zn tne Greek, but it is also submitted
that there is no health probZem here and that sand flats furnish an excellent place
for bird life, ir.fact, you can always iind some kind o£ birds there. The writer
has lived on the Creek for approximately twelve years ar.d it is not objectionable
to him as it is. There have been no objectionabl.e odnrs, no one thaught of the
necessity of fzllirxg in the Creek until private deve].oper� saw a chance to ti:rn a
quick dollar. The objectionable odor that some claimed, should novr be eliminated
with th� sewer installatior on th2 north oY the Creek.
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CSTY COMMISSION MEETiNG
February l, 1954
(C�ntinued)
It is felt that for the Cib3r to make a commercial proposition out of Stevenson�s
Creek would be unfair to the northern part of town. There is no park in the
N�rth Shore Assoaiati.on Distric�, in �he Edgewater Drive Asso��ia�Gion District, or
in the Navaho Park Association. The expanding City needs all �he basin for boats,
all the land for parks, and plans submitted so far call for a very, very sma11 park.
To enter into an enterprise whereby aFproximately 725 feet of Fort Harrison, east
of Stevenson's Creek would be buil� up with �ourist courts at the expense af a
lar�e expanse of �vai;er would be detrimental to the beauty of the City. Since when
is a view of 72� feet of water nat an asset to the beauty of G1ear�vater?
The City Commissioners are in a position of trusteeship, and our birthrights
shauld be retained for ths benefit of our children and our childrensf children,
and should not be sacrificed now for the benefit of wommercial enterprise.
I� has been intima�ed that zt wi�l and even now 5tevenson's Creek is bei ng utilized
in the drainage of uur rapidly expanding Gity, particul.arly in the draina�e ai the
5kycrest area. It the natural delta of the creek is filled up, flood waters and
the sand p,robably will create a continuaY drain on the citp to l�eep any small basin
�l.ear; whereas, a large expanse pumped out would permit the water to flow gradually,
and not swiftlp in narrow confines.
To substantially fill in the natural delta of the creek might possibly cause a
further fil�ing in east and south of the creek entrance and east of the railroad
bridgg and further stagnate the stream. Vene�ian Point has already created a
filling in problem in the oasis created there.
Man�r small boat owners have small boats east of the railroad bridge, and it is
possible that th� spill of sand, if the creek is substantially built up, would
nake the creek shallower west of the raiiroad. Some enginEar might theorize that
this would hagpen, but it made the flat naw complained of when the solid causewag
was erected.
The present tendency of the County Commissioners and other public spirited 6odies
�s to stop the inroads of priva�e subdivision developers on our Bay bottomse The
writer and his family have used the part of StevensonTs Creek that is contemplated
to b? filled up for fishing and boat�ng, Some citizens currently use the whole
ereek ior mullet iishing. Already, lots of our Bay bottoms in �learwater have been
taken, and ask anp fisherman what the pum�ing does to fiJh or shellfish life:
The large expanse of water, approximately 1000 feet square a� high tide is t�eautiful.
It is out of the water very littl.e oi the time. The actual pumping expense to haue
it all out of water all the time should not be verp great.
Several years ago the Planning Board recommended to the City Commissioners that a
park be developed in �Ghis area and that smal�. docks be built for sma11 boats. A
wooden wall is all. that would b� necessary, or the natural banks themselves used,
to ma�e a very substantial addition to the approximately two acres already existing
north of Calumet Street. The current is not so swi£t that a concrete wall is
needed. The expense of a wooden wall or a fill would be very little. The vista
v+ould be maintained, and with deep water and a larger body of water, pleasurz
boats and small cruisers could again harbor i�i storm time in Stevenson's Creek as
they did befare the drawbridge was aban�oned. In storms, before this solid
causeway was erected, the £ew boat owners, when properly warned, usuall,y took
their boats in Stevenson's Creek for safe�y. An� even before the draw was
eliminatsd, the harbor was u�ed, as n:ost storms bring high water.
About a year ago, the Commission was talking about the purchase of a small d redge
to do this dreding and possibly, to fill in some street ends elsewhere on the Bay.
The City wisel decided to pay the price for the bay bottoms south of the causevray�
At that time, ;�2$,000 was offered for the right to develop Stevenson':: Creek on
the South which, in mq opinion, was ridiculously low.
The writer i� sincere in his belief tkiat every bit of the water front shou].d bs
retained for the future recreational facilities of Clearwater, and he personally
zvoulci be willing to contribute �500.00 toward the pumping out and the building
of necessary walls to make all of this into a Cit�r owned park and water front.
A1so, I agree to procure other subscriptions for the �ame purpose. At one time,
pledges were procured with little eff�rt of �6;000.00 and if the City wili devote
this property to public uss, I will undertake to have these piedged reneweci and
procure others.
WHW:me
R,espectfully submitted,
/s/ W, H. Wolfe
Manson Arcade
3 5 �'
CITY CDMMISSION MEETING
February l, 1954
Honorable Mayar and City Comznission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Clearwater, Florida
February l, 1951�
I wish to register my objections to the request o�' Leo Butler for a fifteen
ioot biail.ding set-back line on �'orest Road on the property described as Lots 3�. to
36 inclusive, Block '�At�, Efillcrest Subd�vision, and any other property described
in that raquest.
My reason for objecting to this is that the grantirig of this request would
allow buildings to extend nearer the street than the existzng d�rellings that are
there now. Also there is additional property in the same neighborhood and i feel
sure that a similar request would be made if this r equest were granted.
I feel certain, as you Gentlemen do, that the z�ning law is there for the
pratection of all and that it wi11 and has unquestionably worked sma11 kiardships
upon individuals, but taken as a whole i.t has been the best thing for all of us
or we never would have voted fo� it.
Thanking you for your trouble and your consideration of this matter, I am
i�Ir. Francis Middletan
�ity i�Iana�er
�ity of Clearwat�r
Florida
Dear Mr. Mzddleton:
Respectfully yoursy
�s� J. E. Barron
31�. �rangeview Ave.
Clearwater, Florida
January 20, 1951�,
I am �.nterested in the lunch room facilities in �he Marina Building, and made the
follawing proposition to the City of Clearwater for consideration:
l. Payment to the City of Clearwater, �100 per month basic rent.
2. I guarantee to keeg accurate records, by �echanical means or� my cash
registers, the amount of business done by myself, and agree to pay to the City of
�learwater, as additional rent, on a11 ross sales exceeding �1�0,0OO.OQ, I agree
to pay to the City of �learwater, £our �1�°�) per cen� thereo�.
3. T agree to operate a clean, up to date, lunch room and will kaep it
open a� many hours a dav as the business will justify. It would be my intention
to �tart with the early morning business preparing breakfast and lunches for the
charter boats before �hey go out, and stay until after 2 o'cloak to begin with,
however, should the business justify my remaining apen on a 2�. hour basis, zt
would b e my intention tn do so.
4.. To amortize my investnent, it would take at least a 15 year l.ease in
the usual City form and of course all the terms would be agreed upon by myself
and the City o�' Clearwater, they being too numerous to mention here, I will leave
them out and ask the City to furnish r�e a copy oi their proposed lease.
I anticipate that i� would take me about 1�5 to 60 days within which to get in
operation, and of course I would liks to have an e arly ar.swer on this in vievr
of th� length of time it would take me �o get in busine�s so that I can get started
if I will be allotived to have the lease.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Frank Photiadis
7 N. Comet
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February 1, 195y.
City af Glearwater
City Hall
�learwater, Florida
Attention: City Manager
Dear Sir:
We wish to offer a bid on the renting o:£ coffee shop in the lar;e Cleax�water
Marina, which we intend to operate in the fol.lowi.ng r�anr.ar:
1. Invest approximately �S,OOQ to �7,500 in modern equipment.
2. Business hours fram 6:00 A.M. until business warrants closing - 7 aays
a week.
3. Operations would consist of: Ham & Eg�ery, coffee & drinks, soda f�untain
& ice cream, sandwichas, cigars 8c newspapers, box lunches, pie & cakes,
light lunches and bottled beer if we were able to secure beer license,
1�. If approval is granted we are in a p�sition to start equipmen� proceeding
inunediately and would open as so�n as eouipment is installed.
CITY C�MMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1954
(Continued)
Our offer f'or the proposed coffee shop rental is as follows:
A- One Hundred Dollars per month for the first 3 months after opening
date and One Fiundred Twenty-Five Dollars per month tl�ereafter with
3f bonus �or gross business over ��.0,000 annually.
$- We are interested in a 5-year lease with a 5-year option or other
suitable terms.
C- S4e are financially able to undergo this proposed enterprise and cred�t
ratings are available.
D- We are experienced restaurant operators and stable married men ��vi�h
families.
We may be reached at Lake City Park, B�x 1271 R. D. #i, Lake Worth, �lorida.
Telephone 9130, Baynton Beach, Florida.
RespeCtfully yours,
�s/ Paul A. i�Aeissner
�s� William J. Kelly
Jan�;ary 20, 1954
Nir. Francis Nliddleton
City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Nfr. Middleton:
Vde have been retained by William L. Ward, doing business as Wardts Taxi at
201 S. Garden Avenus, Clear��ater, Florida to request the au�hority to operate twn
additional taxicabs in the City of Clearwater.
Mr. 41ard is presentlp allowed to operate iour taxicabs by virtue �� previous
municipal authorizatian. We make this request for additional cabs because of
NIr. WardTs urgent need for more operating taxis clue to the growGh of his business
and �he need for adequate service to the public.
Mr, G1ard has a written cantract with the Fort Harrison Hote1, dated December
lst, 1953, whereby the ror� Harrison Fiatel guaranteed Mr. Ward �xclusive calls on
all cab seivice to the HotPl. It was further agreed that it would be Mro �Vardts
res��onsibility at al1 times to keep the Hotel supplied with cabs.
One of the reasons these two additional cabs are urgently needed is because
of tne aforesaid agreement wiih the Fort Harrisor_ which is now operated continuously
throughout the year. We further respectfully request that the two additional
taxicabs be awarded A'Ir. Ward on the basis of the milEage reparts he has submitted
qu�rterly to the City T�easurer, said mileage reports further i:ndicating � need
for additional cab�.
We respectrully request that prompt action be taken on this matter.
OSA/msg
Very truly yours,
�LLBRITTOI� 8c WHITEHURST
By /s/ Ovren S. Allbritton
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS• it has been determined by the City Commissior, of the City of
Gl�arwater, �'loxida, that the property described below sb.ould be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such progerty and charge the costs
thereoi against the resgective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission af the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
u�rriting to the owners thereof to do so and that upon fail.ure to compl� witlr sai�
notice, the City shall perform suah cl.eaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 12$ of �he Charter of �he Citq
of ClEarwater, as amended.
NAME DESGRiPTION CUS�'
T, R. Palmer Zots 15 and 16, Block 25� 10.00
1052 Eldorado Carlouel
G],ear�ratsr, F7.orida
John S. Taylor Lots 1 and 2, Block �2 $.00
Largo, Flprida Magnolia Park
Park Bernard Lots 7 and $, Block 1,5 $.00
Bernards Tobacco Warehouse Mandal.ay
Abin�don, Va.
S. Halderness Jr., Attorney Lot 21, B�.Jck 2 5.00
Carrollton, Pa, Brookwood Terrace
(Con�inued)
GITY COMMTSSI�IN MEETTNG
February 1, X954-
(Continued)
��� DESCRIPTTON CO�T
Lasandro Fortune L•ots 3 and 1�, B1.ock F 1C.00
109 N. iYeteor Ave. Unit 1�, Skycrest
Clearwater, Florida
Gearge J. Petriano Lot 6, Elock F, Unit 4 5,pp
179 Grant Ave. Skycres�
I3ewton Center, Mass.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearv:ater, Florida,
this FIRST day of February, A.D. 1954.
ATTEST:
/s� H. G, wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
I�ir. r'rancis Mi.ddleton, City Nfanager
City of Ciearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear r�. r�iaaieton:
�s� Herber� M, Brown
tilayor-Gommissioner
January 6, 1g51�.
In line with our recent conversations, I have been advised by the Clearwater
Beach Association that they are xn full accord with the proposed plan ior the City
Park Department to furnish and piant Coca Plumosa palms in the area between the
side walk and curb on Mandalay Avenue from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia Street.
It has been pointed out to the Association, and as far as possible to the
property owners, that no plantings should be placed in this area untzl the City
Par� Department has the opportunity to acquire and transplant the treesa 'Phe
Association feels thati this planting is a necessary part of the completion of the
Mandalay Project, and we urge tnat it be completed at the earliest possible time,
GHF:j
Yours very truly,
/S/ G. x. �'ieias,
Chairman, i�'tandalay Improvement
Committee
January 14, 195l�.
To: Mr. Francis Middleton, G3ty I�anager
From: Virgil Lobson, Park Supt.
Subject: Survey - Mandalay Avenue
A survey has been made of ivandalay Avenue and we find that the palms cannot be
evenly spaced. Tt would vary from 25 to 40 ft. as driveways, light poles, etc.,
would permit. This would require 1'75 palms from Causeway Blvd. to Acacia Sto
We can: 1. Purchase good, 3 year old palms in 5 gal. cans, average height
5 ft., for $�1.$0 each, F.O.B. St. Petersburg.
Tota1 purchasir�g cast: �315.00
The cost of pl�nting these palms would be
�1.50 each.
Total planting cost: 262. Q
Total Cost: �5�7,5p
ZVe can: 2, Purchase nice 10 f�. palms balled in k�urlaps, @ 6.00 each F.O.B.,
Clearwater,
Total purchas3ng cost: �p1,Q50.00
Cost of planting these palms would also be
�1.50 each. 262. 0
Total Cost: y1,3�2>5�
Hon. Curtis H'ixon, President
Hon. W. kei�h Phillips, Immediate Past President
Hon. Haydon Burns, First Vice-President
Hon. Oliver J. Semmes, Jr., Second Vice-President
Hon. �i. St�rling Hall, Director
Hon. �helsie J. Senerchia, �irector
Hon. George M. Mitchell., Director
Hon. Sam. T, De11, Jr., Director
Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Dir-ector
Hon. J, H. Tamm, Diirector
Hon. Ralph A: Marsicano, �eague Counsel
January 26, 1954
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CITY CQ'�IMTS�TQN ME��ING
February 1, 1954
(Cantinued)
Gentlement
I received information yesterday morning to the effect �ha� the House Ways and
ifeans Committee voted on January 20, without public hearing, to tax the interest
on certain municipal bonds. I immediately contacted the American Nfunicipal
Association in Washinoton on this matter and I am today in r eceipt of a telegram
from them as fallows:
«House WAYS AND ivIEANS PROFOSALS ON T�1�CATION OF IPrTEREST FROM FEDERALLY
GUARANTEED MUNIGIPAI, HOUSING BONDS AND IADUSTRIAL BONDS NOW SCHEDULED
TO BE REPORTED TO THE HOUSE UI��DER SPECIAL RULE PERMITTING Nb AMEATDMENTS �N
AEOUT THREE V3EEKS. WE ARE TRYING TO STAT,L �CTION BY S EEKiNG PUI3LIC HEARING
ON THESE PROPOS�ILS. RECOMMEND STRONG PI,EAS TO CHATRMAN REED BY MEMBERS OF
YOUR GOI�TGRESSTONAL DELEGATION .1�
I have toclay written our two senat;ors and eight representatives as fnllQws:
}tI have been advised that the House Ways and P�Feans Commi�tee voted, without
public hearing, to tax the interest from federal:Lp guaranteed municipal
housing bond5 ana industrial bonds and that this proposal is now scheduled
to be reported to the House under special rule permitting no amendments, and
further that this wi11 be done within the next three weeks.
It appears to me that such a measure, if enacted, would certainly be most
detrimental �o the interest of the municipalities of oux state and would, no
doubt, affect the marketing of our municipal bonds, I am askin� that you
exert your best efforts in contacting Chairman Reed and other members of the
House V�ays and Means Committee to reconsider their action and allow �ublic
hearings on thesa proposals.
Please advise me at your earliEst possible convenience on this matter,
With best wishes and kindest per�onal regards, I arn"
I will be in R'tiami tomorrow for a meeting of the Dade County municipa�zties and
wil.l not be back in the oifice until Friday morniiig. I shall be most hagpy to
have your reactions on this matter by the time I returr�, if possible.
With best wishest I am
GTB;jd
RESOLUTION
Sincer.ely yo�rs,
js% Gordon T. B utler
Executive SecrEtary
WHERFAS, the House ti+Iays and i�leans Committee of the House of Represeritatives
of the United States of America voted on January 20, 1951�, to tax the intea^est on
aertain municipal bonds, and �hat said proposal is scheduled to be repo,:ted to
the House of Representatives under special ruling permitting no amendment,
and
WHEREAS, the municipalzties of the State of Florida inclu�i.ng the municipality
of Clearwater, Florida, are in the throes af a tremendous effort of municipal pro�ress,
and that the forth-comino years wi11 be critical and decisive of said effort, and
VJHEREAS, the said proposal, if enacted, woiA].d be most detrimental to �he
interest of tne municipalities of our �tate and would hava a depressing effect �in
tne marketino of the municipal bonds which would result to a large degree in
stu7�tifying progress of ths municipalities af the State of Florida. -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assem6led as follows:
1. That the Members of the Florida delegation to the United States Senate and
the United States House of Representatives be and they ax�e hereby respectfully requested
to initiate and to vigo�Irously press a campaign to permit public hearings on said
proposal, and that when the said public hearings are held that they assert every
effort �Co d efeaL- �the proposal to tax said munici�a]. bonds�•
PASSED AP�D ADOPTED this lst day of February A. D. 1954;..
kttest;
�s/ H. G. Wingo
Ci.ty Auditor and �lerk
/s� F:erbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
CI`PY CON1Nf1SSTON MEETTNG
Februa.ry 1, 1954
Honorable City Commissioners
C�.earwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
January 19, 1951�
J ��j
As Trustzes of the City of Clearwater Eii�p�oyees' Pension Fund, yo�.z are hereby
notified that Ruti1 B. Parsons, C1erk in City Library, has been duly exa,-nined by a
local physiciari and designated by him as a"first class�} risk.
The above employee began her service with the City on June 1, 1453. She is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civi1 Service. It is hereby
recommended by tlze Advisory Committee that she �e accepted into membership,
Honorable City Commissioners
G.],earwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees� Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Pzters
January 19, 19�1�
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater EmployeesT Pension Fund, you are
hereby noGif:,ed that Margar�t Lindsey, Clerk in City Library, has been dul.y
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a��first class�� risk.
The above emploqee began her service with the City an June 1, 1913. She is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership.
Honorable City Commissianers
Clearwater, F'larida
(':entlemen:
Very trul5* yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
/s/ Pau1. Kane, Chairman
�s/ Dick l�Telson
�s/ Helen Peters
January 21, 1954
As Trustees �i the City of Clearwate� Employees' Fension Fund, you are hereby
notiiied that Henry Clark Jr, a laborer in Public Service Degt. had been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a 1t�'irst class" risk,
The above employee began his service with the Gity on July l, 1953• H� is
under �.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civi.l Service. It is
her�eby recomffier_ded by the Advisory Commi�tee that he be accep�ed into membership.
Honorable City Comniissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Very truly yours,
Advisary t'•��mmittee of the Employeeu' Pension Fund.
�s� Paul Kane, Chairman.
/s/ Dick Nelson
/sf Helen Peters
Januar� 29, 1954
sentlemen•
As Trustees of the �ity of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that John H. Bo�ans, a laborer itt P�tblic Service Dept,, has been duly
examined by a local physician and desionated by him as a'Tfirst classt� risk.
The abovP employee began his service with the City on June 2, 1953. He is
under L�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very trixly vours,
Advisory l7ommittee of the Employees� Pension Fund.
%s% Paul Kane, Chairman.
/s/ Dick Nelson
js/ Helen Peters
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GITY COMNiISS�ON MEETING
February 1, 1954
January 21, 195J�
Honorable �ity Commissioners
Clea•rwater, Florida
Gentlemen.
As 'Prustees of the Qity of Glearwater Employees1 Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Sel].�Vatts, laborer in Public Service De�t. has been duly examinec3.
by a local physician and deszgnated by him as a��first class« risk. ,
Tha above employee began his sexv�.ce with the City on July 27, 19$3. He is
under 1�5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service< It is
her�by r�commended by the Advisc,ry Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Ve�^y txuly yours,
Advisory Cornrnittee of the Employ�es' Pension Fixnd.
fs/ Pau1 Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s� Helen Peters