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02/15/1954 ,- ::', ,;~/~ ~ r,y: :'~i!::":':'::\:::'!~ .' ': ' .....,..",. "" 1 . C;?:;,[....! , "'I '. I , ! ,j -'\ , '........./ ! r.--~"..._l'/ I 1 1 I I I I I ! , , ; ';) pi ,'", 'I ' /'1 I , ',".,,',',...'...,,'l , , , 'I . '", : ; .' .,' . . ' ;':'~' .. . i ~;~?:::~:\' , .' . 'Iif~i)'":; ... ;. ~"':::';i .~,:.,:;~~ ':~,;:,.;,;" : ...; ; ";";;.~~Alr;!'~~~#~~i!~{, ~:}\ ~\~:!'" '~i: h""lh':TJ ;;; t .,:~ ~.:-,~! '/f,;'.:._, i"d"',.~'<~': ~ . , '" ,," ",','",,1,;, '''''',1" !li};'!?~!1~~f;f;B . . .f'" f , i I, CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall. Monday, February 15. 1954. at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy John W. Bates Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner ';;.i , ," . .: . ,..:/ . Also present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips. Jr. G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City i>lanager City Attorney Chief of Police Ci ty Engineer " . .t>". - ....... .~...._....~,""- The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend D. N. Asbury) Assembly of God Church) Clearwater. The Mayor inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meetings on February 1st and February 4th. The Clerk reported that the minutes of February 4th had been amended in accordance with Commissioner Kennedy's sug~estion by inserting the word "proposed" in the first line of Paragraph 2, Page 366, to describe the water con- tract with Pinellas County. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1st and the special meeting of February 4th be approved as amended in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing. Motion wal seconded by COll:rni.s sioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the installation of sanitary sewer on Lantana Avenue from Iris to Verbena Street. The City Manager reported that he and the City Engineer had held a preliminary hearin~ with the property owners which was very successful. He said the estimated cost was $4,895.60 or $3.06 per front foot with exceptions for those owners who had connected at their own expense to a different li.ne. Having conducted this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that we proceed with the installation of sanitary sewer on Lantana Avenue from Iris to Verbena and that the property holders be assessed in accordance with the proposed set-up and estimated cost of approximately $3.06 per front foot. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that the project had been advertised for bids and six sealed bids received. The bids were opened and read as follows: " ::,'''' I L ! ;.: E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater Stansfield Construction Co., Tampa Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs Laurance & Rutledge, Largo D. W. Browning, Tampa $4,602.50 4 ,4 87. 00 6,600.50 6,780.00 4,402.00 3,622.00 After tabulation of the bidsJ the City Manager and the City Engineer recommended accepting the low bid of $3,022.00 from D. W. Browning. Commissioner Kennedy moved the approval of the City Manager's and the City Engineer's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Fublic Hearing on the request of Mr. W. D. Owens for permission to erect a cabana on his property in Lloyd-White- Skinner Subdivision. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Ed C. Leach, President and Managing Director of the Fort Harrison Hotel) limiting the request to permission to construct a small cabana instead of a pavilion on Lot 40 and assuring the Commission that no business will be conducted on the premises. He stated that he would be willing to construct an off-street parkin~ facility on adjacent property if the parking in the street became a traffic problem. The City Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation on the revised petition which was that it be approved with the understanding that no business whatsoever be conducted on the premises now or in the future. Mr. Owens who was present stated that he joined in this amended request. Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, addressed the Commission requesting that the City hold fast to the existing zoning restrictions insofar as it was possible to do so in order to protect the property holders who have purchased property with the understanding that it is under certain restrictions. It was his opir-ion that the granting of each exception had a tendency to weaken the entire Zoning Ordinance. Having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the request of Mr. W. D. Owens for permission to erect a cabana on Lot 40, with permission to park, if necessary. on the lots . directly across the street from it be granted with the understanding that the permit would be written to coincide with Mr. Leach's letter and in accordance with Mr. Leach's letter and in accordance with the recommendation of the Zonin~ Board that there will be no business conducted on the premises, the building to be built in such a way that no business can be conducted and no written permission be given to conduct business in it at a later date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Mary E. Johnston for a five foot setback line from Eldorado Avenue for Lots 13 and 14, Block 69, Mandalay. The City Attorney read the request from Mrs. Johnston and also the recommendation of the Zoning tloard which was that the request be granted. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none. Commissioner Strang moved as follows: "After having held this Public ~- .. ,,~~"".. ,'; '. i .~.~:,~ , '." . " '~.' . ,\;.: " " . .>,. .. ....._'u..:.~.n ",..' ,..~.' t, ,.-:~: i . .. :..,-,.; :.. ,~: '^:;,~"_ . .......-,.u,.... ...: :"',~.' ....;. :'::'! :.;::~,~..t.::/~~1~;:~f. 3 '10 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 195~ Hoaring for the request of Mary E. Johnston for a five foot building setback line from Eldorado Avenue on Lots 13 and 14, Block 69, Mandalay, and having heard no valid objection, I move that the Zoning Board's recommendation that this request be approved be followed." Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. <>', ,'j ,',1 :'\ .' . ,; 1 " .' '.. 4 , , ~ I ,',' , ,\ , I I ! A Public hearing was announced by the Mayor on the request of Michael Gonat08 for a ten foot setback from Bruce Avenue and a fifteen foot setback from Kipling Plaza, on Lot 1, Block 20, Mandalay Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Gonatos and a letter from Mr. M. J. Lelekis on behalf of Mr. Gonatos. . He also read a letter from Mr. Cornelius Shepard, 752 Lantana Avenue, objecting to the granting of the petition. The Zoning Board's recommendation was that the request be denied. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation of the denial of the request be upheld and that request of Michael Gonatos for a ten foot building setback line on Bruce Avenue and a fifteen foot building setback line on Kipling Plaza, on Lot 1, Block 20, Mandalay Subdivision, be refused. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was conducted on the request of Mrs. Lassie Waters for a fifteen foot building setback line from South Street on Lot 1, Block I, and a fifteen foot setback from Madison Avenue on Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mrs. Waters and the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the fifteen foot setback be approved on South Street only and that the firteen foot setback on Madison Avenue be denied. He also read a letter from Mr. Lawrence Morgan, owner of adjoining property, pro- testing the granting of the request. During the discussion, it was decided that more information as to setbacks of existing houses was needed before a decision could be made on this request. Since the next item on the agenda, Request of Raymond Faircloth for a firteen foot setback froIn South Street on Lot 24-, Block I, was in the same category, COlmnissioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing on the request of Lessie Waters and the request of Raymond Faircloth be postponed to March 1st during which time the Building Department will bring in information on existing setbacks of the houses around these properties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that all applications for exceptions under the hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance should be accompanied by sketches showing conditions in the immediate area. The City IVlanager thought that these forms could be mimeographed and supplied to the Building Department where they could be filled in by the applicant and checked by the Building Department. The City Manager reported that six sealed bids had been received for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Franklin Street from Myrtle to Prospect Avenue. The bids were read as follows: "'. i I ) - .". Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater $940.00 E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 892.25 Stansfield Constr. Co., Tampa 1,293.50 Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs 1,455.00 Laurance & Rutledge, Largo 1,005.00 D. W. Browning, Tampa 1,100.00 The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $892.25 from E. H. Holcomb, Jr., for the construction of the sewer. Conmissioner Strang moved that E. H. Holcomb, Jr., be awarded the contract for'the sanitary sewer in Franklin Street for the sum of $892.25. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that four bids had been received for a half ton truck for the Gas and Water Department, a one and one half ton truck for the Parks Department, and two 2 ton trucks for the Public Service Department, one with cab and chassis only. The bj,ds were read as follows: Ken-Str. Co. Thayer Motor Orange State L. Dimmitt (Ford) (Dodge) (Interntl) ( Chev. ) ~lton $1, 25.00 1,194-.00 1,351.32 1,234-.00 19890g $1, . 8 1,694.00 1,924.82 1 , 790 . 20 2 ton c&c $1,865.85 - 1,894.00 2,085.68 1,949.81 2 ton $2,393.00 2,474.00 2,734.46 2,615.97 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabula- tion and report at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that two bids had been received on comprehensive general liability and property damage insurance. The bids were read as follows: J. O. Starzinger Agency~ Clearwater (Am. Fire & Cas.) R. O. bouchard Agency, Ulearwater (Travelers Ins.) $7,8$0.45 7,783.12 Commissioner Russell moved that the Roger Bouchard Insurance Company be given the comprehensive general liability and rroperty damage insurance for the ensuing year (1954) for ,the sum of $7,7$3.12. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Barnes Cycle Co., Tampa The Pucketts, St. Petersburg " ""', ",:, ,I: """" ...." . '.' .j. .... .:. . '.. ..... '. ....". ~-,~'. .~, .. ::_'""~";;/10~,fi~11Iil~J '~"<<'"<' !'.!!::"<::!);,t~~~0'; . .', .~. '!-~' ~ ".>. .,'. ~..'.'. ,"'~ , " ", 1 " .. j ',t' 'I I r, ~ -)- ,:; ITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 ,/:,;.. : The City Manager opened and read the following bids for water works brass goods for Public Utilities Department: \...., ". :',,' " ' '~ ... ' ~l-1.4>....~". .,; i'" :,;....' 1 I Davis Meter & Supply Co., Thomasville, Farnham Brass Works, Cleveland, Ohio Hayes Mfg. Co., Erie~ Pat A. Y. McDonald Co., Uubuque, Inwa Muehler Co., Decatur, Ill. WelshbAch Gorp., Philadelphia, Pa. Burt Lowe Supply Co., Tampa Ga. $2,015.75 l,ge).OO 2,061.00 2,009.00 2,015.75 2,153.50 1, 9a) .00 . '. '.....,' , " \ ' Commi.ssioner Strans moved that the bids be refer'red to the Cj ty ;.1an9ger for tabu- lation and report back at the next mAetlng. Motion was seconded by Commi~9ioner RUBsell and cqrried unanimously. The City Manager reported two bins had been received for one Harley Davidson motorcyc le incl ud:l. n~ radio e'luipment for the Folice Department to be used on Clp.J:lrwater BeAch. The bids were read RS follows: '" $1,880.04 l,S60.04 :. /' The City ~anager recommended qcceptin~the low bid of the Puckett Agency. Comrnissi oner Bates moved that the City .I.1I1an:1ger' s recommendatj,on be Ilccepted and the contract for the motorcycle be awarded to the Puckett Company of St. Petersburg for 11,860.04. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. ~ , '1 '1 .',1 <~ I The City Manager submitted 3 tRbulation of bids and recommended accepting the bid of $1,971.10 from the Lokey Motor Company for a 1954 Oldsmobile ~or the Police Department. Commissioner Kennerly moved that the bid of Lokey Motors of Clearwater for the sum of $1,971.10 be .!lp['roved and the contract be awarded to them. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and cRrried unanimously. It was reconmlended by the City ManAger thAt the bid of $364.00 from John B. Tucker for painting the exterior w0odwork of the City Hall building be accepted. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Mo1nager's recommendation be accepted and that John B. Tucker be awarded the rainting of the exterior woodwork of the City Hall for a sum of $364.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ru~sell and carried unanimously. , " 1\%(;:<.. . The City Manager explained that he had checked the low bid of $493.30 from K. L. Friedt for painting the roof of the Municipal Auditorium and had talked with Mr. Friedt concernin~ it. He .founci that the m8terial required for one coat of red lead and two coats of alwni~um would cost $264.00 and that the bid was correct. There~ore) he recommended accepting the bid. Commissioner Strang moved thAt the Manager's recommendation of the K. L. Friedt bid for painting the metal roo~ing of the Municipal Auditorium for the sum of $493.30 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reco~nenQed ~ccepting the low bid of $),555.00 from Smith-Sweger Construct,i on Compmy for the construction of sanit,ary sewer on Missouri Avenue ~rom Gould Street north to Cleve]8nd Street. Commissioner Russell moved that the Smith-Sweger Construction Company be awarded the job of constructing the r.1issouri Avenue sanitary sewer for the sum of $3,555.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and c8rri.f'~d un:3nimously. The Mayor recommended re-aprointi n;,:s the fo110wing Zoning BORrd members :for a term of two years, John K. Bat~tone, Horace Hamlin, Jr., and ClevelAnd Insco. Commissioner StrA.ng moved that those three members be re-appointed for a period or two years. Motion W35 seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the consideration of two revised proposals and one new proFosal for renting the lunchroom space in the Marina Building. Mr. Willis F. Brown and Gladys I. Brown propose to lease the lunchroom for a period of five years with a ten year option, the rental to be $100.00 per month for the first two months and $150.00 per month thereafter. A revised proposal from Attorney L~oyd Phillips on behalf of Mr. Frank Photiadis proposes a lease for a term of twenty years for which Mr. Photiadis would pay $150.00 per month plus 5% o~ all gross sales over $40 000.00 per year for the first fifteen years; then he proposes to pay a rental o~ $175.00 per month plus 5% of gross sa~es over $40,000.00 for the last five years. As an alternative, Mr. Photiadis offered to pay the City 5% of all gross sales for the duration of the lease in which event there would be no minimum monthly rental. The revised offer of Messrs. Paul A. Meissner and William J. Kelly proposed a five year lease with a five year renewal option for which they would pay $100.00 per month for the first six months and $130.00 per month thereafter plus 8% ~or gross business in excess of $50,000.00 ar.nually. By consent, the matter was deferred until the ~arina Lunchroom Lease Committee would have an opportunity to study the new proposals, the item to be placed on the agenda of the next meeting for report. The City Manager presented two petitions received from the Municipal Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, one requesting a street lighting system for all of the Skycrest area and the other requesting the installation of fireplugs in the Skycrest area. The City Manager said that the plan for the installation o~ fire plugs at a cost of $3,6e5.00 had been presented to the Commission some time ago and he had been instructed to put it in the file for the 1954-55 budget appro- priation. As to the streetlights, the Manager submitted a plan which had been approved by the Skycrest Association to install lights on Cleveland and Rainbow at the corners only. He explained that this was only 60% of the project as originally planned. He stated that the cost of the project would be $4,380.00 of which amount , , >.' . ~ :'~,~i,'" <;' ,,'01 , ~,.~.. - :":.:, ; .,' :: '. .' ~ :~ . '..;", :' .. . :: ".- - , ,"~ """""\'" '.1 f"""""'';;~~j\~, /', .. __ l.-, ... ~ . '.~.' . 312- "~,--,, r''''.'''\.:;..;;;l -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 the Florida Power Corporation would pay 50%. Of the remaining $2,190.00, he explained it was customary that the property owners pay 60% and the City pay 40%. By consent, the matter was deferred for further study. The City Enginenr reported that he had inspected the paving of the various streets in the Skycrest area and found thAt the paving in some areas was in very poor condition and would need to be replaced soon and th~t some subdr~inage would also be required to protect the raving. H8 said that each street was an individual problem and that they should be separato projects. He said Also that the last streets installed were holdin~ up much hetter than those that were put in originally. He reporte1i that the large ditches throu~h the three draina~e easements were giving satisfactory service, and that tf the en~ements were piped, it would require about a 48 inch pipe. The estimated total cost for piping all three easements would be approximately $50,000.00. By con~ent, the Commission agraed to defer action until they can make an "on the spot" in8pection ~nd then ~ive the matter further study. Item 6-D, Approval of Plat for Druid Acres 0ubdivision, was deferred to give time to check the plat. In regard to Item 6-E, Work order to cover clearing parking area near Belmont Recreation Center, the City Manager explainert that the City was planning to get bids to clear the property and put six inches of cornpacte(l shell on it so it would be necessary to defer this item to the next meeting. The City Manager presented a Work Order for $3,000.00 for hauling fill for the proposed colored ball park to be located north of the site for the swimming pool. Commissioner Bates moved that the work order for $3,000.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanil'Jously. The City Manager recommended installation of 1,526 feet of six inch water main extension on Sunnydale Drive in Sunnydale Subdivision at an approximate cost of $4,500.00, check for which is on file from the developers. Commissioner Bates moved that the City ~~nager's recommendation be accepted and the work order be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. 'I \ I I The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring four 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. Commissioner Strang reported for the Committee investigating Mr. Walter Penrod's complaint against being assessed for drainage in the Commodore and An.:horage VJay project. He stated that it was the Committee '5 recommendation that Mr. Penrod's assessment for drainage in the amount of $101.70 be abated due to his giving an easement to the City. Commissioner Bates moved a credit of $101.70 be applied against the assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. ~x. H. H. Baskin, Sr., appeared before the Commission asking for an unquali- fied approval of the plat of Bayside #4 and stating that he and his associates had agreed to comply with the City's requirements as to the drainage by the install- ation of three storm drainage basins located at points to be designated by the City Engineer and connect them with an outlet to Clearwater Bay. The City Manager stated he had received a letter from Mr. Baskin in which it was stated the work would be begun within 30 days after designation of these points by the City Engineer. The Manager informed Mr. Baskin that he was preparing to sign the plat. The City Attorney reported that the Resolution protesting the proposal of the House Ways apd Means Committee to tax municipal bonds had been sent to the Florida Senators and Congressmen and several letters had been received from them informing the City that the measure had been retracted. The City Attorney reported that the escrow agreement regarding Coachman Heights re-platting which escrow agreement was authorized by the Commission some time ago is ready for signing. He explained that the Trust Department of the First National Bank was acting as Escrow Agent. The Mayor reported that he, the City Attorney and two of the Commissioners would go to. Chicago on Tuesday to meet with the bond attorneys for the County regarding the water contract and while they were there, they would also confer with the City's fiscal agent, H. W. Srragins, regarding the ball park. The Mayor reported that the Commission had authorized the City Manager to make a study of the over-all salaries of the City employees with a view toward giving it serious consideration before the new budget is made up. The City Manager reported he thought there was a definite need for an aerial photographic survey and had contacted several companies asking them for a proposal but only one bid had been received. This was from the Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation of Lansing, Michigan, at a cost of $3,717.49. The Manager reported that the company was working in the St. Petersburg area at the present time and recommended that the bid be accepted. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and we rroceed to sign a contract with the Abrams Aerial jurvey Corporation to have the two sets of aerial pictures made at a total price of $3,717.49. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. . .r, ~ ".: < ..,.,.. . ,." '.. ,. . . ',, I I I , , I Co,,:, " ,', .',., ,....,. I, 1..~t!~~~~F:~k,if.fiijl'hft);~~t~.."\tf,tF;0;~X~~..~",:~~~~~~!~~~\';?\'.S~~.tk"'!t;;l~%t{~;f:.?:-l~~~~~~:;~~'i;.~I~M':'~l{~;!:1~_lt!~111l~1.~-tt;i~;~~~N~~:;':\;'~,1, ~~!~t".V;{,?~ 1,~~~,~1l~i~".l,"Jf~!\~~~~~~~~~t -1 ~~ "(....., .. \"& " '~~~......~.h~J*""......a-,.~'\:nr'.i.7iU.~:.>>t:'~IrM:6~""W- ~l'~",~...A-lq.~~ti:~~?W~...""._~~..~'tU'I-..o-.~ Y'l . .. .'.' -5- CITY COMMISSION MEgTING February 15, 1954 The Commission now adjour.ned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund considered applications for membership in the Pension Plan from Helen Geraldine Williams, Clerk in the Billing Department, Gatson Sanders, Laborer, ,Gas and Water Department, LeRoy Floyd, Laborer in Public Service Dep8.r-tment, and Ernestine Walker, Laborer in the Public Service Department. The doctor's certificate of examination for Ernestine Walker designated him as a first class risk providing a waiver was secured from him releasing the City from responsibility of any disability arising from hernia complications. The application for membership carried such a waiver rroperly executed and witnessed attached thereto. Commissioner Strang moved that Helen Geraldine Williams, Gatson Sanders, LeRoy Floyd, and Ernestine Williams be admitted into membership in the Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 P.M. Attest: ~ y r- onun sSJ.on " . J ,.' .' / "',\ .. ...,....,...r". ~.. '.. f .~..", .....~,.... ",' . , ii'" ;__" .'-1- '" , . ....,~. 'J ,', . ,,' -, , " :. . \ ~.' ~~~: . ':::~',y :: ': :':':;'~.i !>:'~~~f;-.~ry~;I!::I , , , ,:.;,'.,,,-,,., ~'\",y"",.',~,;",";:;,,;L;:L"~~'d~'10;1ii~~~~ii~rZ<I~~:tir~:~:i~~;~~~~~&~r~~~~~~~~G'~:~P';:"';:i;;,;:: ':;>'::;:~: 3 1 'f "."..~l,,''''".r,,~;t, ."..,", ~~~.>... .::~. '".' \\. CITY CO~ISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. John W. Bates, Guy L. ~ennedy February 12, 1954 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session at the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, February 15, 1954, for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 p.m. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager FCM: s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agenda - City Commission Meeting of February 15, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation, Rev. D. N. Asbury, Assembly of God Church. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular ~leeting of February 1 and the Special Meeting of February 4, 195~. 3. Public Hearings for: A. Sanitary Sewer in Lantana Avenue. B. Continuation of Hearing on request of W. D. Owens for permission to erect a Cabana on Lot 40, Lloyd White 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 Gulf View Blvd. and the southern terminus of Coronado Drive. C. Request of Mary E. Johnston for a five foot building setback line from Eldorado Ave. on Lots 13 and 14, Block 69, Mandalay. D. Request of Michael Gonatos for a ten foot building setback line from Bruce Ave. and a fifteen foot building setback line from Kipling Plaza on Lot 1, Block 20, ~andalay Sub. E. Request of Lessie Waters ~or a fifteen foot building setback line from South St. on Lot 1, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. and a fifteen foot building setback line from A"adison Ave. from Lots I and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. F. Request of Raymond Faircloth for a fifteen foot building setback line from South St. on Lot 24, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. 4. Opening of bids for: A. Sanitary Sewer in Franklin St. B. Sanitary Sewer in Lantana Ave. C. Aerial Photographic Survey of City of Clearwater. D. One 1954 ~ Ton Pick-up Truck. E. One 1954 l! Ton Truck. F. Two 1954 2 Ton Trucks. G. Comprehensive General Liability & Property Damage Insurance. H. Water Works Brass Goods for Public Utilities Department. I. Police Model Motorcycle for Police Department. 5. Awarding of bids for: A. Police Cruiser. B. Painting exterior of City Hall. C. Painting Metal Roof, City Auditorium. D. Mj.ssouri Avenue Sanitary Sewer. 6. Commission's consideration of: A. Appointment of Zoning Board Members (Three members to be appointed for two year terms). B. Applications for leasing Lunchroom in Clearwater Marina. C. Report by Bngineer and City Manager on street lights, fire hydrants, paving and storm drainage in Skycrest Subdivision. D. Approval of Plat for Druid Acres Subdivision. E. Work order to cover clearing parking area near Belmont Recreation Center. F. Work order to cover hauling fill to Colored Recreation Area north or New Colored High School. 7. Utility Improvements. 8. Lot Mowing Applications. 9. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as Trustees ~or the Pension Plan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ': I. ~ .. ""'-< ~ r'~\~('I~wi~,. , :~~?P;~~:~!{:J~l~'{?i;;}t', 1"",'",( 's'" ,,<,,.. ,I" ! t;i~;?;fl:"f1~I, . " : ~ ~ ::". ~ i ! ' ~ .~,""~: -.:..... '".:-<.~.J... _" :-"-.":'~I.'~l-'_' . "" .:r_<~':~"':.~i~_ . ""':';~fi~rft~:~;~(2L;"':"""", ..,..... CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 Zoning Board Clearwater Jan. 27, 1954 r~'.:: '/," :.1' : i.'~~ t,',':.::' , f., ' "'Lr'\. : :_::~~:< ,'.j "\..:;...t;,,i.^" Dear Sirs: '"\, . I am applying for a permit~ to build an addition to my present cabana. We own lots 14 & 15 in Block 69, Carloue1. I have the approval of the Car10uel Subdivision. This addition will extend to the same line from the street which is only 5 ft. but as both of my buildin~s are on that same 5 ft. line, and many of the other houses along this part of Eldorado are on the same line or even closer to the ~et, we are not establishing any new line. The new addition of two bedrooms & a bath will merely extend to the same line that is already set. I will greatly appreciate your approval as we need the additional space immedi.ately. ,'.. '. J. I'; . ~. , ,", ! , " , ',' Sincerely yours, /s/ Mary E. Johnston J , i I I I , l , " '\ ;, ,', ,'.. 'j' \. ~ ' . , ',\ : ::,", :'^ ;', , 'I' '\",,' ',",'.:. . . . ,'. ~... . :'" . ' !lW,,~~~,:(i :":",,:": 'I ?~ft~;,l;;i;';}!\fl ~_~~iSi:r\,', "'11' , , ", ---~---------------------------------------------------------------------~--~---- I ' I To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board ~ubject: Request of Mary E. Johnston The Board recommends the approval of the request of Mary E. Johnston requesting permission (under the hardship ruling) to build an addition to her present residence on lots 14-15 Block 69 Carlouel Subdivision and maintain a 5' - 0" set back instead of the regular 25' - 0" as required in the ne\'J zoning Ordinance #627. February 5, 1954 The Board is making this recommendation with the understanding that when the new addition is built it will maintain a 5' - 0" building line set back in line with the present residence. Attached herewith is a copy of Mary E. Johnston's request. ---------------------------------~---------------------------------------~------ The Honorable J.~!ayor and City Commissioners February 3, 1954 Re: Request of W. D. Owens Gentlemen: ;'.:'i:DH,t:j ,....,..., .. :.... ..., >, l~fffllJII 1,., ",).""" ,.;\ ; .,',\;;'1 ~~..-' ,. .',- ~t~ ~:.:1 i?l ",!;, ~r.; 'f~~; This letter is written as a result of the recent City Commissioners' meeting at which this matter was discussed and is written by the undersigned as the main party interested in the request. I understand that you gentlemen will discuss this matter with the Zonine Board tomorrow ni~ht; therefore, I request that this letter be submitted to the Zoning Board for its consideration at that time. The purpose of this letter is to amend the request of W. D. Owens by limiting it to omit features thereof which have apparently been objectionable to some members of the public. It is hoped and believed that this limitation of the original request will eliminate all features to which objections have been made. The request is limited in scope to include only Lot 40 instead of the lots enumerated in the original application. This emphasizes the applicant's desires to construct only one attractive small cabana instead of a pavilion. The cop- templated structure will include only two restrooms, one first aid room, a small storage room and a shaded area where bathers can be protected from the sun. Limitation of the request to one lot also assures that the structure will in no fashion obstruct the view of any persons who own property across Gulfview Boulevard to the East. The operation contemplated is for the entertainment of a limited number of guests of the Fort Harrison Hotel up to but not beyond eight o'clock P.M. No business whatsoever will be conducted on the premises and the structure ~ill be of such a nature that no business could ever be therein. It is contemplated that two life guards will be on duty at all times that the premises are used and it is further contemplated that a permanent floating lifeline will be constructed for the warning and for the protection of bathers. In addition signs will be placed to indicate to bathers the areas in which swimming is dangerous. I understand that this will be the first time that this portion of the beach has been thus protected. In order to avoid congestion of the streets in the area which congestion might operate to the inconvenience of neighbors in the area and members of the general public, the applicant is willing to expend funds necessary to provide off-street parking in the vicinity for the vehicles of persons using the private beach facilities. I leave this matter to the discretion of the Zoning Board and the City Commissioners since this part of the request is made in a spirit of cooperation so that this club facility will not create additional problems for the city. SincE!eely, /s/ Ed. C. Leach President and Fort Harrison Managing Director Hotel ~... . .............,,"""" ._" .. ,'J: ,- .' ''';'..~ '~':'\" '.' !;."",..,.. '1...".;:.:?,I.;,~..,;.._..,..;-,~~..-:-,..,.I,:'I:~'~... . t."" .~.. ,.., .,,;(_,~J...lf.t.&~~, . "~:_~~ {:~\\ i:'~~~"~:' '~'l, :,:;':~7'~~'~'.:~i~:':',' 3 , (~! ,~:;~~J ;~f~J~f~i~~ .... """"."\'t""\"r"~ ,-" ~''''''''''''''1 ;}\'~~\, l' ;~i:fJ ~y;y;,~, ~"''', ,. 1 February 5, 1954 F~, It!f:t~I~t~~~~" .. I..,.~ '''''h~'i~'~ .Ir~' ,'. l?:'in~{;\i;!(f{'!f~t : f" ..'.'" 1'\"" , I' ::':";, ~~:':'}::::~,:::\i.:'::' I . :'.',": [ - f ' ! " !. I CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. O. H. Anderson Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of Ed. C. Leach, Fort Harrison Hotel The Zoning board recon~ends the approval of the request of Mr. Ed C. Leach of the Fort harrison Hotel asking for permission to erect a Cabana on Lot 40, Lloyd vfuite Skinner Subdivision. The Board's recommendation is made with the understanding that no business whatsoever will be conduct~d on the premises and the 'structure will be of such a nature that no business could ever be therein. Attuched herewith is a copy of Mr. Leach's request amending the request of W. D. Owens. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan. a, 1954 Evelyn Apts. E. Shore Drive City of Clearwater ZoninB Board Clearwater~ Florida Gentlemen: As the owner of Lot 1 - Block 20 - Mandalay Subdivision - Clearwater Beach, I am contemplating building a house on this lot in the near future. The present zoning laws require that I set my house 25 feet from all streets. Inasmuch as my lot is only 76 feet on Kipling Plaza - 50 feet on Mandalay and 50 feet on Bruce, and being surrounded by these three streets, I would only have a lot 20 x 25 on which to build. I would like to face my house on Manda1ay and am requesting that you allow me a 15 foot set-back on Kipling Plaza and also a 15 foot set-back on Bruce Street. Hoping that you will give this your earliest attention, I remain Very truly yours, /s/ Michael Gonatos E/B --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feb. 5, 1954 To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Hoard Request of Michael Gonatos The Zoning Board recommends the denial of the request (under the hardship ruling) of Michael Gonatos asking for a 10' - 0" set back on Bruce Ave. and a 15'-0" set back on Kipling Plaza, Lot 1, Block 20, ~iandalay Subdivision. The Board feels that due to the fact that a 20' - 0" set back has already been obtained in this area, the granting of these set backs would be a detriment to the value of the property surrounding Mr. Gonatos lot. Attached is copy of Mr. Gonatost request. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 124 Devon Drive Clearwater Beach, Fla. February a, 1954 City Commissioners Clearwater, Fla. Dear Sirs: In regards to leasing of lunchroom in big Marina, we offer this proposal: We ask for a five year lease with a ten year option. W~ will pay one hundred dollars ($100) per month for first two months and one hundred fifty $150) per month thereafter. Having obtained franchise for Dairy Queen in Clearwater, we went to Department of Health for approval of plans. Our plan is to operate a Dairy Queen and Coffee Shop, serving sundaes, milkshakes, and cones from our custard machines and breakfasts, coffee, doughnuts, sandwiches, soft drinks, soup, pie, etc. in lunchroom. ;, ' We would open about 7:00 A.M. and close about 10:00 P.M., these hours subject to change according to business demands. . This proposal good only for limited time in agreement with our franchise. Very truly yours, /s/ Willis F. Brown /s/ Gladys I. Brown , .. ,', ), I ',;~"'.~"/~':':J. ,,',.-,~';.'~'. "': . " ': ".,..", .-:.:',." I ." ,.';:, -:..:..;;.: ~ '~. ".r' "' CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 City of Clearwater Clearwater Florida February 5, 1954 Attention: Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager Dear Mr~ Middleton: Please be advised that I represent Mr. Frank Photiadis, who has authorized me to make the following offer to the City of Clearwater for the rental or the lunch room located in the new Marina Building, Clearwater Beach~ Florida. Mr. Photiadis desires that this lease be for a period of twenty (20) years and as rental for said twenty-year period, Mr. PhotiRclis offers to the City the following proposition: 1. 1150.00 per month, plus 5% of all gross sales over $40,000.00 per year, this to be rental for the first fifteen (15) years or said lease. \ " I I ..' I, II - : " 2. . .l~ ~::.'/ , $175.00 per month, plus 5% of all gross sales over $40,000.00 per year for the last rive (5) years of said twenty-year period. In the alternative, Mr. Photiadis hereby ofrers to the City the proposition of the .rental price of said lunch room being 5% of all gross sales. Under this proposition, however, there would not be a minimwm monthly rental and this arrangement would be in effect for the entire twenty-year period of the lease. Mr. Photiadis would be desirous or having the lease dated July 1, 195~, but of course, would require entry to the storeroonl prior to that time in order that he might properly install the equipment. I am informed by Mr. Photiadis that he difference in the offers is the actual presume any other factors in the first this offer, also. submitted another offer and that the only terms of the rental price, and so I offer are to be considered as part of Li\1P : AC Very truly yours, IS/ Lloyd M. Phillips ----------~~---~-------------------------------------------------------------~--- February 3, 1954 City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Attention: City Manager Dear Sir: 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: Invest approximately $7500 to $10,000 in modern equipment. Business hours from 6:00 A.M. until business warrants closing 7 days a week. Operation would consist of: ham & egsery, coffee ~ drinks, soda fountain & ice cream, sandwiches, cigars & newspapers, box lunches, and bottled beer if we were able to secure beer license. If approval is granted we are in a position to start equipment pro- ceedings immediately and would open as soon as equipment is installed. for the proposed coffee shop rental is as follows: One Hundred Dollars per month for the first 6 months after opening date and One Hundred Thirty Dollars per month thereafter with a bonus of a% for gross business in excess of $50,000.00 annually. We are interested in a 5 year lease with a 5 year option. 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. Kindly reply within ten days in order that we may answer other pending negotiations. Lake City Park, Box 1271, Route 1, Lake Worth, Fla. Tel: Boynton Beach 9130 1. 2. 3. 4. Our offer A. B. C. D. Respectfully yours, Zs/ Paul A. Meissner /s/ William J. Kelly ------~-~------------~----~------------~------~~----~----------~-----~~-~----_._---- .-=-- .... . h, u.'~ ....-.. .,:" ~"'" ..... ' ..' . \ -.. '" .. .... ., . ~.. &.t...,..."~;; _,..'., -..11';.. . ';1~t~JI .'.i-.:(;~::~ .' '~""',., r- '""'I'" ,i,1;;':f~./j '. "',',' ,j CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 January 16, 1954 TO THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Gentlemen: , ' lf~'~~~~~!f~l: t.... .,. Whereas, the Municipal Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, at a meeting duly held January 11, 1954, determined that there was a dire ne9d for a street lighting system to be installed through the whole of the Skycrest area, and Whereas, it was further determined at said meeting that to install the proper lighting system it would require at leRst one light at each intersection of the same type as those installed throughout other areas of the city, and, Whereas, the aforesaid recommendations of the MuniCipal Affairs Committee was placed before a meeting of the Skycrest Association and unanimously approved by said association, and, Whereas, the said association instructed the aforesaid Municipal Affairs Committee to petition the City Commission 01 the City or Clearwater, Florida, to authorize, direct ~nd make whatever appropriation necessary for the installation of the aforesaid lighting system throughout the whole of the Skycrest area at the earliest possible time, Now Therefore, we, the Municipal Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, do hereby respectfully request that this Honorable Commission give immediate attention to the needs of the Skycrest area for a street lighting system of the same general type as is installed throughout other areas of the City of Clearwater, and that steps be taken to insure the installation of such system instantly. , ! ' ~ I, ;- ~ ~ ", i I' MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS CO~~ITTEE OF SKYCREST ASSOCIATION, CLEAR~ATERJ FLORIDA. /s/ Mrs. Arthur E. Kropp, 219 S. Saturn Isl. Morris C. Jackson, 107 N. Saturn Ave. jlsSl1. Henry C. Herrschaft, 109 So. Mars Ave. Lester R. Moyer, 104 N. M~rs I;ssl.; J. B. Griffith, 407 So. Jupiter Cal W. Anderson, 9 N. Meteor Is/. H. Hitchcock, 107 N. Jupiter Ave. Is! Mrs. William Culkin, 209 S. Saturn Ave. Is! Florence B. Rose, 115 So. Saturn Ave. /s/ George E. Whiting, Ghairman, 201 So. Comet Ave. January 16, 1954 TO THE CITY CO~~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CL~ARWATER, FLORIDA: Gentlemen: Whereas, the Municipal Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, at a meeting duly held January 11, 1954, determine that there was only one fire plug in the whole of the Skycrest area, and that there was a great need for additional fire plugs throughout the area to insure and give even an average amount of fire protection, and, Whereas, it was further determined at said meeting that to install the bare minimum number of fire plugs needed in said area, it would require a fire plug on every other block throughout the Skycrest area, according to qualified authorities on t he subject, and, Whereas, the aforesaid recommendations of the Municipal Affairs Committee was placed be~ore a meeting of the Skycrest Association and unanimously approved by said Association, and, Whereas, the said association instructed the aforesaid Municipal Affairs Committee to petition the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, to authorize, direct and make whatever appropriation necessary for the installation or the aforesaid fire plugs throughout the whole of the Skycrest area at the earliest possible time, Now Therefore, we, the Munictpal Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, do hereby respectfully request that this Honorable Commission give immediate attention to the needs of the Skycrest area for fire plugs of the same general type as is installed throughout other areas 01 the City or Clearwater, and that steps be taken to insure the installation of such system instantly. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF SKYCREST ASSOCIATION, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA. (Signatures same as above) 5.00 t:}' 1i~}~~1~til . . ',;. :'.~:~':; ::'~"'~"':'~' I ',' I,' ~ I, r \ ' , "I,:"", Fl.',,', [..... ....A,~ it;. ~'" - ':',::,\}j/::' r '," ,:,',;:,),\;:~,r I'" '" I' " ,i " .,t.,'.: , .. . . .", .'.:~,':. " ,~ ,~ . J ~;; '~"':r,.t:1 ""~~"'r...l}:d:'~ t~"\~ .w.':,:-!}.~~~Jt~~it ' ,. , ,I t.'~:-:- ,I,l\j('f.1. ~.' ," -,;:"~',:....:..,=.:L:i~,;~,~!;;2i:~~~01su::tlj~~~~1$;?.itjjili(",,, ' " "'3" '3."0' " . ," ", -,' ~ . . . :;:", : ,j,: :.....>. . .' .....:'..:,:...1. , . 'i'~'&.~~~ir;;'bd;~~'t:':~;.\i:.'-..:~~:.;';:.::-. .: :. ;,;, .:, :.. ....: ,'..1. , ' . . '. .:" .~. . ." ~ ~. .. .' , :~~ .::.~...:. :.~,..;,.:.. "ur: _ _, :~::...;,. ,",. .,. .".~.:. :.. ~'~,... ;:.< ",-2f~ j:J~~'it E;"'(~~ , q"..... "'.." \I .,.... "," :.fa" .pr ':' ':~.'_,>::~,/?<(::',: ,>;i/,,'.',L):);~;:r:;: :." i: . ,.",,,.,,.,,-,' -.' ,. -.: .~,;..: '~l':,.. ',;. , . ,':' . :" :",".:.-: .:, \,,'.: j"" ;:~ :' :';:~:::;t::~c,:,,\::>'/';',,' , CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. H. A. & Hazel Lacy 1054 Nome Ave. Akron 20, Ohio Paul L. Burrell 48 Belmont St. Weymouth, 1'-1ass. DESCRIPTION 5626-1 Begin in N line of Gulf to Bay at pt. 276.81' E of W line of SWt of NWt run NW 150' tho E 270' th. S 150' th. W. 270' to P.O.B. (13-29-15) 5626-J Begin in N line of Gulf to Bay 606.81' E of W line of SWt of NW~, run N 150' th. E. 260' S. 150' W 260' to P.G.B. (13-29-15) Lot 5, Block C Unit 2 Skycrest Lot 3, Block A Unit 5 Skycrest COST - I . '," l , ,_' t:,~ ~ Martha F. Schultz 5359 Chene St. Detroit 11, Mich. 15.00 ": "::-':\;::~t~,:', ~~~~~itf. Howard B. Fox, Jr. 7251 Ninth Ave. N. St. Petersburg, Florida 15.00 5.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 15th day of February, A. D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 4, 1954 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Helen Geraldine Williams, clerk in Billing Dept. 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 July 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 Committee of the Amployees' Paul Kane, Chairman Dick Nelson Helen Peters Advisory' ~~~ /s/ Pension Fund --------~---------------------------------------------------------------~------- Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 8, 1954 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that LeRoy Floyd, laborer in Public Service Department, has been duly examined by a local physician,and designated by him as a "first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on July 21, 1953. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman , /s/ Dick Nelson /5/ Helen Peters .... . ,'.', ~~------~-------~--------~--~------------------------------------------~--------~ . .~,.' I . .:1 ,'":',"',,.. ,.;/., ".. , '. . ,"., , ,. . 3 <6/ ,. , " !, ..',,' "f "'...;.~ ':;'i",.i,j CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida ' Gentlemen: February 8, 1954 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Gatson Sanders, laborer in Gas & Water Distribution, 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 15, 1953. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund. /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Dick Nelson Is! Helen Peters ! ,', ", ,.',::,~,:/:,'?~r..' , ',',:,.':}'?:" ,';1'.'.. X'" , " -------~~---~---------------~-------------~-----------------------~-----------~-- ~onorable City Commissioners ~learwater, Florida Gent lemen : As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Ernestine Walker, a laborer in Public Service Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk., after signing a waiver releasin~ the City from responsibility o~ Hernia complica- tions. Feb. 10, 1954 The above employee began his service with the City on July 6, 1953. He is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory COlluni ttee of the Employees' Pension Fund. /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Dick Nelson /s/ Helen Peters --------------____________________________________________~___________w_________ Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 11, 1954 In further reference to the approval of Plat of Bayside Subdivision No.4, now be~ore you, Mr. Jake Owens, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Brumby and myself having discussed the matter in detail, agree as follows: That three storm drainage basins will be made on the street located on the proposed plat at such points as designated by the City Engineer, and connect them with an outlet to the waters of Clearwater Bay in order to assure proper drainage of the street; and this work will be begun within thirty days after the designa- tion of the location of same by the City. We have arranged for percolation tests to be conducted on this property on Tuesday, February 16th, 1954, and results of which will be furnished you as soon as received from the tests. We trust that this will matter and that you can make order to enable us to convey struction are now ready. satisfy all of the questions raised concerning this the Plat available for use at the earliest time in certain lots upon which residence plans ~or con- HHBsr/mj Respectfully, /s7 H. H. Baskin H. H. BASKIN, SR. (P. O. Box 690 Clearwater, Florida) ----.. --- .�: CTTY CONIMISSION NIEETIIdG Febru�ry Z5, 1954 The City Commission of the City* of Clearivater met in regular session at City Ha11, Monday, February 15, 1g5�., �t 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: HerberL M. Srown Mayor-Commissioner W. E. Strang, Jr. Gommissioner Jack Russell Commissioner Guy L. Kennedy Commissioner John W. Bates Cammissioner Also present were; F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager Jr. City Attorney Chief of. Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation v,as given by Reverend D. N. Asbury, assembly of God Church, Clearwater. The Mayor inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meetings on February lst and February �.th. Th.e Cl�rk reported that the minutes of February 1�th had bsen amended in accordance with Commissioner Kennedyrs suggestion b� inserting the word "proposed'T in the first line of Paraoraph 2, Page 366, to describa the water con- tract with Pinellas County. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting o.f February lst and the special meeting of February �.th be approved aa amended in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing. Mction was seconded by Commissione;• �trang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the installati.on of sanitary sewer on Lantana Avenue from Iris to Verbena Street. The City Mansiger reported that he and the City En;ineer had held a preliminary hearing �rith the property owners which was very successful. He said the estiniated �ost was $��.,$95,60 or �3.06 per front foot with exceptions for those own2rs wh.o had connected at their own expense to a different line. Having conducted this Publie Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that we proceed wi�h the installation of sanitary sewer on Lantana Avenue from Iris to Verbena and. that the property holders be assessed in accordance with the proposed set-up and estimated cost of approximately �3.06 per front foot. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carxied unanimously. The Gity NIana�er reported that the project had been advertised for bids and six sealed bids received. The bids were opened and read as followst E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater �4,E02.50 Smith-Sweger Constr, Co., Clearwater 4,4$7.00 Stansfield Cons�cruction Co., Tampa 6 600.5� Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon Springs 6�7$0.00 Laurance 8c Rutledge, Largo �,��,rJ2,�p D. W. Browning, Ta.mpa 3,622.00 After tabulai;ion of the bids, tr,e City Manager and the City Engineer recomniended aucepting the low bid of �3,622,00 from D, W. Browning. Commissioner Kennedy moved the approva� of the City �'�ianager}s and the City Engineer�s recommendation. i`4otion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of Mr. W. D, Owens fo.r permission to erect a cabana on his property in Lloyd-White- Skinner Subdivision, The Gity Attorney read a letter from Mr. Ed C. Leach, President and Managing Director of the Fort Harrison Hotel, limiting the request to permission to construct a sma11 cabana instead of a pavilion on Lot I�O and assuring the Commiss�.on that no business �ill be conducted on the premises. He stated that he would be willing tc. construct an off-street parking facility on adjacent property if the paricing in the street became a traffic problem. The City Attorney read the Zoning Board�s recommendaticn on the revised petition which was that it be approved with the understanding that no business whatsoever be conducted on the premises now or in the future, Mr, Owens vrho was present stated that he joined in this amended request. Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, addressed the Commission requesting that the City hold fast to the existing zoning restrictions insofar as it was possible to do so in order to protect the property holders vaho have purchased property with the understanding that it is under certain restrictions. It was his opinion that the granting of each exception had a tendency to weaken the entire Zoning Ordinance. Having heard no valid objection, �ommissioner Bates moved that the request of MY�. tiV. D. Owens for parmission to erect a cabana on Lot �.0, with permission to �ark, if necPssary, on the �ots � directlq across the street from it be granted with the understanding that the permit would be written to coincide with Mr. Leachts letter and in accordance with Mr. Leach's letter and in accordance tivith the recommendation o:f the Zoning Board that there will be no business conducted on the premises, the building to be built in such a way that no business can be conducted and no written permission �e given to conduct business in it at a later 3ate. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of 1'�Iary E. Johnston for a five foot setback line frorn Eldorado Avenue for Lots 13 and 1L�., Block 69, Mandalay. The City Attorney read the request from �irs. Johnstpn and also the recommendation of the Zoning �oard which was that the request be granted. T.he Mayor inquirecl if there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none. Commissioner Strang moved as foJ.lows: 1tAfter hauirig held this Pu�lic 3 %� O _2� CITY COMNIISSION MEETIr1G February 15, 1954 Hearing for the request of i�ary E. Johnstan for a five ,foot building setback line from Eldorado Avenue on Lots 13 and 7J�., Block 69, Mandalay, and having heard no valid object�,on, I move that the Zoning Board�s recommendatian that this request be approved be followed.�� Motion was secondsd by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayor on the rec�uest of Michael Gonatos for a ten foot setback from Bruce �venue and a fifteen fooi� setback from Kipling Plaza, on Lot l, B1ock 20, �iandalay Subdivisa.on, The City Attorney read the request from Mr. sonatos and a letter frpm Mr, M. J. Lelekis on behalf of Mr. Gonatos.• He also read a letter from Nir. Cornelius 8hepard, 752 Lantana Avenue, objecting to the granting of the petition, The Zoning Boardts recommendation was that the request be denied. Commissinner Russell moved �hat the Znning �ioard's recommendation of the denial of the request be upheld and that request of Michael Gonatos for a ten foot building setback line on Bruce t�venue and a fifteen foot building setback line on Kipling Plaza, on I�ot l, Block 20, Mandalay Subdivision, be refused. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and aarried unanimously. A Public Hearing was conducted on the request of Mrs. Lessie Waters for a iifteen foot building setba:.•k line irom South Street on Lot 1, Block I, and a fifteen foot set�ack from i+fadison Avenue on Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Subdivision. The Citp Attarneg read the request from Mrs. 0�aters and the Zoning Boardts recomr.nendation which was that the fifteen foot setback be approved on �outh Street only and that the fifteen foot setb�ck on Madison Ayenue be denied. He also read a letter froni Mr. Lawrence Morgan, owner o£ adjoining prop�rty, pro- testing the granting of the request. �urin� the discussion, it was decided �hat more information as ta set�acks of existing houses was needed before a decision could be made on this requ�st. Since the next item on the agenda, Request of Raymond Faircloth for a fifteen foot setback from South �tree� on Lot 2l�, Block I, was in the same category, Commissioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing on tha request of Lessie W'aters and the request of Raymond Faircloth be pc�stponed to �arch lst during which time the Building Department will bring in informa�ion on existing setbacks of the houses around these properties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimouslg. Commissioner Kennedy su��est�d that all applications far exceptions under the hardship provision of the Zoning �rdznance should be accompanied by sketches showing conditions in the immediate area. The City �anager thought that these forms could be mimeographed and supplied to the Building Department where they could be filled in by the applicant and checked by the Building Departme11t. The Gity Managex reportad that six sealed bids had been received for the censtruction of a sanitary sewer in Franklin Street from Myrtle t� Prospect A.venue. The bids were read as s"ollows: Smith-Sweger Constr. Co. , ClearV�ater �y9/�0.00 E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater $92.25 Stansfield Constr. Co., Tampa 1,2g3.50 Paul Giuliani Co., Tarpon S�,rings 1,�.55•00 Laurance & Rutl�dge, Largo 1,005.00 D. W. Browning, Tampa 1,100.00 The City Manager recorcunendzd �ccepting the low bid of ��92.25 from E. H. Holcomb, Jr., for �che construction of the sewer. Commissior_er Strang moved that E. H. Holcomb, Jr., be avrarded the contract for-the sanitary sevrer in Franklin Street for t�e sun of �$92.25. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was reported by thP City Manager that four bids had been rec�ived for a half ton truck for the Gas and �nJater Department, a one and one half ton truck for the Parks Department, and two 2 ton trucks for the Publia Service Departments one with cab a.nd chassis only. The bids were read as follows: Ken-Str. Go. (Ford) Thayer Mc�ar (Dod e Orange State (Interntl)) L. D:;_mmitt ( Chev, ) ton _1_1���t_o_.n� 2 ton 2 ton c&c �1,1z5.00 �1,b�3�.8$ �2,393•00 �1,�5.�5 1,191�.00 1,694.00 2,�.7y.,-00 1,$9�..00 1,351.32 1,9zt,..$z �,734.4-6 2,0�5.6� 1;231�.00 1,�90.20 z,615.97 1,949.$1 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred ta the City Manager for tabula- tion and report at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Bates and carrisd unanimously. The City Manager reported that t�vo bids had been received on comprehensive general liability and property damage insurance.. The bids were read as follows: J. 0. Starzinger A�ency Clearwater (Am. Fire & C�.s.) �7,$$G.1�5 R. 0. �ouchard Agency, �learwater (Travelers Ins,) 7,7$3•�.2 Cemmissioner Russell moved that the Roger Bouchard Insurancs Company be given �he c�mprehens�_ve general liability ar_d property damage insurance for the ensuing year ii954) for the sum of �;7,7$3,12. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Strang and casrisd unanimously. �3_ CTTY COMM2S^aIOAT MEETTNG February 15y 1954 The City Managex opened and read the follov,ring bids for vaater works brass goods for Public Utilities Deparbment: Davis Meter & Supply Go., Thomasva.11e, Ga. Farnham 3rass Works, Cleveland, Ohio Hayes Mi . Co., Erie Pa. A. Y. Mc�onald Co,� �ubuque, Iowa I�Zuehler Co.� Decatur, I11. Welshbach �orp., Philadelphia, Pa. Burt Lowe Supply Go., Tampa �2,015.75 1,9$3.00 2,061.00 2,Op9.00 2,015.75 2��53.50 1,9�3.00 Co�nmissioner Strang moved that the bids :;e referred to the City :�Ianager for tabu- latian and report back at the next rneeting. Motion w as seconded by Cormnissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported two bids had been received for one Harley �avidson motorcycle including radio equipment for the Folice Department to be used on Clearwater Beach. The bids were read as follaws: Barnes Cycle Co., Tampa The Pucketts, 5t. Petersburg �1,$$o.a�. 1, $60 . Ol� 3 7/ Tha City i°lanager recommei,ded acce�ting the low bid of the Puckett Agency. Commissioner Bates moved that t11e Ci�y ivianagerts recommendation be accepted and the contract for the motorcy:cle be awarded to the Puckett Company of St, Petersburg for �1,$60.04, �lotion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City iKanager submitted 3 tabulation of bids and rec�mmended a.ccepting the bid of �1,971.10 frpm the Lokey P�Iotor Campany for a 195�r Oldsmo�ile for the ?olice Departrnent. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the bid of Lokey Motors of Clearwater for the sum of .�1,971.10 be a�Froved and the contract be awarded to ther�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner S�rang and carried unanimousl3F, It was recommended b}r the City Nianager that the bid of �3b4.00 from JQhn B. Tucker for pain�ing the exterior w�odwork af the City Hall buildino be accepted, Commissioner Stran� move� that the City Managerrs recomniendatior_ be accepted and that John B, Tucker be awardPd the Fain�ir_g of the exterior woedwork oi the City Hall for a sum of �361�.Li?� ;Kotien vras seconded by Commissioner �:ussell anci carried unanimously. The City Manager explained that he had checked the 1ow bid of �1�.g3.30 frorr, K. L, Friedt for paintin�; the roof of the Nunicipal Audi�orium and had talked with Mr. Friedt concernirg it. He found that the material required ior or_e coat of red l,ead and two coats oi altunir_um would cost �26l�.00 and that the bid was correct. Therefore, he recommended acceptir_g the bid. Commissioner Strang moved that the iKanager►s recommendation of the K. L. Friedt bid ior painting the metal roofing of the Municipal Auditoritun for the sum of ��.93.30 be approved. Motion was secQnded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Cit� Manaoer recoanmended acce�tino the l�w bid of �3,555•�0 from Smith-Sweger Constructioz� Comgany for the construction of sanitary sewer on Missouri Avenue frc�n Gould Street north to Cleveland 5treet. Commissioner Ruwsell moved that the 5mith-Sweger Construction Corapany be awarded the job of constructing thE Missouri aaenue sanitary sewer for the sum of �3,555.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The i�ayor recemmended re-ap�ointin� the followino Zoning Board merabeis for a term of two years, John K. Bat�tone, Horace Hamli�, Jr., and Cleveland Tnsco. Comrr,issioner Strang moved that those three memhers be re-appointed for a period of twQ years. Motion was seconded by Commissior_er Russell and carried unanimously, The Mayor announced the con�ideration of tV:a revised proposals ar_d one new pro�osal for renting the lunciiroom space in tYie �arina Building. Nir. 'i�illis F, Brown and Gladys T. Brown propose to lease the lunchroom for a period of five years with a ten year option, the rental ta be �100.00 per month for the first two months and �1$0.00 per month tliereafter. A revised Froposal from Attorney Zloyd Phillips on behalf of Mr. Frank Photiadis proposes a lease for a term of twenty years for which Nir. Photiadis would pay �150.00 per month plus 5g' of all gross sales over �40 000.00 per year for the first fifteen years; then he proposes to pay a rental of �175.00 per moni:h plus 5/ of gross sales over �1�0,000.00 for the last five years. As an alternative, Mr. Photiadis offered to pay the City 5f of all gross sales for the duration of the lease zn which event there would be no minimum monthly rental. The revised offer of Messrs. Pau1 A. Meissner and t�illiam J, Kelly proposed a five year lease with a five y=ear a°enewal option for which they woulr� gay y�100.00 per manth for the first six months and �1.30.00 per month thereafter plus $� for gross business in excess of �50,000.00 arnually. By consent, the mat�er was deferred until the Marina Lunchroam Lease Committee would have an opportunity to study the new proposals, the item to be placed on the agenda of the next neeting for report. The City Nianager presented two petitions recei�*ed from the Municipal Affairs Cornmi�tee of the Skycrest Association, one requesting a street lighting sys�t�m for all of the Skycrest area and the other request�,ng the installation of fireplu�s in the Skycrest area. The City ��nager said that the plan for tlie installation of iire plugs �t a cost of �3,6$;.00 had beeri presented to the Commission some �ime ago and he haa been instruated to put it in the .file for the 1g54-55 budget appro- �riat3on. As to the streetli�hts, the Manager submitted a plan which had been approved by the Skycrest Association to install lights on Cleveland and Rainhaw at the corners only. He explained that this was only 60% of the project as �riginally planned. He stated bhat the cost of the Froject wouYd be �1�,3$0.00 of which amount 3 '12 -�.- CTTY COMMISST�N MEETING February 15, 195y. the Florida Power Gorporation would pay 50°�. Of tl�e remaining �2,190.00, he explained it was customary that the property owners pay 60f and the City gay 1�0°fa. By consent, the matter was deferred for further atudy. The Cit,y Engineer reported tlzat he had inspect2cl the paving of the various streets in the Skycrest area and found that the paving in some areas was in very poor condition and would need to be replaced soon and that some subdrainage would a].so be required to grotect the �aving. He said that each streei, w�s an individu�l problem and that they should be separate projects. He said also that the last streets installed were holding up much better than those that were put in originally. He reported. tha� the large ditches through the three draina�e easements were giving satisfactory service, and �hat if the easements were piped, it wnuld require about a 4$ inch pipe. The estimated total cost for piping all three easements would be appro:�imatzl}� �50,0OO.�JO. By consent, the Commission agreed to defer action until they can make an "on the spot" inspection and •then give the matter iurther study: Item 6-D, App.rcval of Plat for Druid Acres Subdivisior5 was defei�red to give time to check the plat. In regard to Item b-E, 4t�ork order to cover clearing parking area near Belmont Recreation Genter, the City Manager explained that the City was planning to oet bids to clear the pr�perty and put six inches of compacted �he11 on it so it would be necessary to defer this item to the next meeting. The City Manager presented a Work Order for �3,0OO.On for hauling fill For the proposed colored ball park ta be located narth of the site for the swimming paol. Commissionar Batas moved that the work order for �3,000.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Gommissio.ner Strang and carried unanir.iously. The City Manager recommended installation of 1,526 feet of six inch wa�er main extension on Sunnydale Drive in 5unnydale Subdivision at an approximate cost of �1�,$00.00, check far which is on file from the developers. Commissioner Bates moved �hat the City l�lanager's reco�nendation be accepted and the work order be approved. Nlotion was seconded by Commissionzr Stxang and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring f'our property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be adopted. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and c arried unanimously. Comm�.ssioner Strang reported for the Co,-nmittee investigating Mr. Walter Penrodt� complaint against being asses,�ed for drainage in the Commodorz and �nchorage Way project. He stated that it was the Committee's reccmmendation that Mr. Penrodts assessment for drainage in the amount of �101.70 Ue abated due to his giving an easement to the City. Commissioner Ba�tes moved a credit of �101.70 be applied against the assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanianottsly. NLr. H. H. Baskin, Sr<, appeared bef�re the Commissian asking for an unqua7.i- fied approval of'the plat of Bayside �� and stating that he and his associates had agreed to comply v�ith the Cit;�ts requirements as to the drainage by the install- ation of three storm drainage basins located at poirits to be designated by the City Engineer and connect tY�em with an outlet to Clearwater Bay. The City Manager stated he lzad received a letter from Mr. Baskin in which it �aas stated the work would be begun withzn 30 days after designation of these points by the City Engineer. The Manager informed ivlr. Baskin that he was preparing to sign the plat. The City Attorney reported that the Resolution protesting the pro�+osa1 of thP House �"lays and Means Committee to tax municipal bonds had been sent; to thE Florida Senators anc� Gonoressmen and several letters had been received from them informing the City that the measure had been retracted. The City Attorney x�eported that the escrow agreement regardin� Coachman Heights re-platting which escrow agreernent was autho.rized by the Commission some time ago is ready for signing. He expl�ined thai; the Trust Department of the First National Bank was acting, as Escrow Agent. The Mayor re�orted that he, the City Attorney and two of the Commissioners would go to,�hicago on Tuesday to meet with the bond attorneys for the County regarding the vrater contract and while they were there, they would also confer with the City's fzscal agent, R. tV. SFragins, regarding the ball park. The Mayor reported that the Corr�nission had authorized the City Mana�er to makp a study of tiie over-all salaries of the City emplayees with a view toward oiving ii, serious consideratior before the new budget is made up. The City I�Ianager reported lze thought there was a defirite need for an aerial photographic survey and had contacted several companies asking them for a proposal but onlq one bid had been received. This was from the Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation of Lansin�, I�iichigan, at a cost of �3:717.4g, lhe Manager reported that the company was working ir_ the St. Fetersburg area at the present time and recommended that the bid be accepted. Commissioner Ftates mo�red that the Ci+y Nanager's recommendation be accEpted and we �roceed to sign a contract with the Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation to have the tvro sets of aerial pietures made at a total price of �3,717.49• Motion Vras seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. 3 �� CITY COMMiSSION ME.F�TING February 15, 195� The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trus�ees of the Pension �`und considered applications for membership in the Pension Plan from Helen Geraldine Williams, C�erk in the Billing Department, Gatson Sanders, Labarer, Gas and 1Vater Depa:�rnent, LeRoy Floyd, LaY,orer in Public Service Department, and Ernestine tValker, Laborer in the Public S2rvice De�artment. The doctorfs certificate of examination for Ernestine Walker designated him as a first cldss risk providing a waiver was secured from him releasing the City from responsibility of any da,sability ariaing i'rom hern�a complications. The application for membership carried such a waiver ��roperly executed and witnessed attachecl �hereto. Commissioner Strang move�. that Helen Geraldine Williams, satson Sanders; LeRoy Floyd, and Ernestzne 4�is.11iams be admitted into membership in the Pension Plan. Notian was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously� There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:1a.0 P.M. Attest: yor-Commission City Audi and Qlerk CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissionars: Jack $ussell, W. E. Strang, Jr. John �5�. Bates, Guy I,. nennedy Gentlemen• February 12, 1954 � The City Commission will meeb in Regular Session at the City H�11 Auditorium on Monday, February 15, 1951�, for the gurpose of discussing the items listed on the 2ttached agenda. Meeting �time will be at 1:30 p.m� FCM:s Very trul.y yours, /s� F. C. Middleton City Manager A�enda - City Gommission Meeting of Febz•uary 15, 1954 City Hal1 Auditorium 1:30 p.m, � �l l, Invocation, Re1,r, D. N. Asbury, As�embly of God Church. 2. Approvino the r,zinutes of the Regular Nleeting of February 1 and the Special Meeting of February 4, 1954. 3. Public Hearings for: A. Sanitary Sewer in Lantana Avenue. B. Cor.`tinuation of Hearing on request of W. D. Owens for pPrmisszon to erect a Cabana on iot 40, Lloyd White Skinner Sub. located Qn the west side of Gulf View Blvd. and permission to use as a parking facility in connection therewith Zots 130-135, inclusive and Lots �5 and part of $6, Lloyd-t+Vhite-Skinner Sub., located betwe�n Gulf View Blvd, and the sauthern terminus of Coronado Drive. C. Request of Mary E. Johnston for a five foot building setback 1-ine from Eldorado Ave. on Zots 13 and 1�., Block 69, Mandalay. D. Request of Michael Gonatos for a ten foot building setback lzne from Bruce Ave, and a fiftean foot buiTding setback line from Kipling Plaza on Lot 1, Block 20, �'iandalay Sub. E, Request of Lessie Waters for a fifteen foot building setback line from South St. an Lot 1, Block I, Lakeviei�r Heights Sub. and a fifteen ioot building setback line from 1'1adison Ave. from Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. F. Request of Raymond Faircloth for a fifteen foot building setback line froni South St. on Lot 21�, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. 4. Opening of bids ior: A. 5anitary Sewer in Franklin St. B. Sanitar,y Sewer in �antana Ave. C. Aerial �'hotographic Survey oi Gity of Clearwater. D. One 1954 z Ton Fick-up Truck. E. One 1954 1� Ton Truck. F. Two 1951�. 2 Ton Trucks, G. Compreherssive General Liability & Property Damage Insurance. H. 6Vater Works Brass Goods for Public Ut.;.litie,s Departmerit. I. Police I�iodel Motorcycle for Police Department. 5. Awarding of bids for: A. Police Cruiser. B. Painting exterior of City Hall. C. Painting i��etal Roof, City Auditorium. D. Missouri Avenue Sanitary Sewer. 6. Commissi�n's consideration of: A. Appointment of Zoning Bo�rd i�iembers (Three members to be appointed for two year terms). B. A�plications for leasing Lunchroom in Clearwater Marina. C. Report by �ngineer and City Manager on street lights, fire hydrants, paving and storm drainage in Skycrest Subdivision. D. Approval of Plat £or Druid Acres Subdivision. E. :+1ork order to cover clearing parking area near Belmont Recreation Center. F. Work order to cover hauling fill to Golored Rec�eatior� Area north of Ne�t Colored High SchooL 7. Utility I�prqvements. $, Lot Mowing Applicat-ions. 9. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with t he consent of the Commissian. Ad journ_ment Commission acting as Trustees f.'or the Pension Plan. �' 3 7,5 CTTY COMNIISSION MEETING February 15, �954 City Commissioners of Clearwater Clearwa.ter, Fla. Jan. 29, - 54 I own lots #1 and �2, Blk 1, in Lakeview Heights. I would like to build a house on my cornor lot #l, house to run 32 ft. or more, to So. Street, buL the 25 ft. set back ordance will not permit me to do this, I am asking you to please grant a 15 ft. set back line, so that I can buil,d a house that I can have a few feet in yard, if possible. Thanking you, Yours Truly, ,/s/ Mrs. Lessie UJaters 1355 So. Nadisan Ave. Glearwater, Fla. To: Mr, F. C. Middleton, City T�Iar_ager Feb. 5, 1954 From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y, Zoning �oard Request: Request of Mrs. Lessie Waters The Zonino �oard makes the following recornmendation of the requ�st of Mrs. Lessie Waters, Lots 1 and 2, Block I, L3keview Heights Subdivision. That a 151 - O�f buildin line set back be ap�roved �instead of the regular 25t - 0«) on South Street only. �under the hardship ruling) That the reo lar building line set back of 25� - 0'� be maintained on Madison Ave. Attached herewith is a copy oi'I�rs. T,aaters� request, also a plot plan. Honorable Niayor ancl Gity Commission �it,y of �learwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 15, 7-954 I would like t� voice my disapproval of the request oi Lessie Waters for a fif teen foot building setback line from South Street on Lot 1, Block I, Lakeview Heights Subdivision, and a fifteen foot building setback line from i�iadison Avenue from Lots 1 and 2, B1ock I, Lakeview Heights Subdivis�on. If the request *•rere to be granted, it would not conform to the other homes on the east side o£ Madiscn Avenue, vrhich homes have setback 3ines far more than the 15 fee� requested by Mrs. Waters. Very truly pours, fs� Lawrence Norgan 1357 South NFadison Avenue Lot 3, Blocl. I, Lakeview Heights Subdivision. R. Fair.cloth 135? S. Michi�an Ave, Clearwater, Fla. Zoning Board Jan. 27, 1954 c/o Mr. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Claarwater, Fla. Dear Sirs: I here�by request permission, under the hard�hip provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, for a street set back change from twenty-five (25) ft. to fifteen (15') ft. a.n the Lakeview Heights subdivision, Block ? Lot 24. Due to the fact that this Iot has only fifty (50�j ft, frontage on Mich. Ave., the �resent twenty-five (25�) ft. set back only leaves me with twenty (20') building space. So far I have been unable to find a suitable and comfortable residential building plan that can be placed on a twenty {20t) ft. space. T am sure others, in this subdivision have found this size corner lot unsuitable for buildi.ngs and have asked for and been granted relief f.rom thi5 situation. Yours truly, /s� Raymond Faircloth Feb. 5, 1954 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, �ity Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject; Request of Raymond Faircloth The Zoning Board makes the followin; recommendation of the reques� of Raymond Faircloth, Lot 24, B1ock I, Lakeview Heights Subdivision. That a 15t - 011 building line set back be appr�ved (instead of the regular 25T - 0��) on South St, only (under the hardship rulino). That the regular buildin�; line set back of 25T - Ot� be maintained on Nlichi;an Avenue. Attached her.ewith is a copy of Mr. Fairclothts request, . f p CITY CONIMISSION MEETIIVG February 15, 1954 �oning Board Clea�water Dear Sirs: J�n. 27, 1954 I am applying for a permit to build an addition to my present r.abana. We own lot� 14 a� 15 in B1ock 69, Carlouel. I have the approval of the Carlouel Subdivision. This addition will extend to the same line from the street which is only 5 ft. but as both of my buildings are on that same 5 ft. line, and many of the other houses along this part of Eldorado are on the same line or even closer to the strest, we are not establishing any new line. The new addition of two bedrooms & a bath will merely e:ctend to the same line that is already set. T will greatly appreciate your approval as we need the additional space immed�.ate�.y. Sincerely yours, /s� i�Iary E. Johnston To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City i�Ianager February 5, 1954 b'rom: I�Ir. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. "Loning Board Sub ject: ktequest o.f i�lary E, Johnston The Ho�rd recornmends the approva�. a,f the request of Mary E. Johnston requesting permission (under the hardship ruling) to build an addition to her present resid�nce on lots i4-15 giock 69 Carlouel Subdivision and maintain a 5r _ ptr o�t back instead of the re�ular 25� - 0�� as required in the netiv zoning Ordinance �f �27. The T�o�rd is making this recommendation with the undarstanding that when the new acidi.t•�.on is built a,t will maintain a 5T - 0" building line set back in line with i;hs� p��sen� re�iclence. l�ti;�tched herewi.�h is a copy oi Mary E. Johnston's request. Februax�y 3, 1954 Tk�e Honordble ��a�yor atid Gity Commissioners Re:. Request of G�. D, pr���� Gon�lemen: fihi.s letter is written as a resul� nf the recont Git;y CQrr�rti�:iar,�r:�' meet�.n�; �t which Gh3.s mati:ex was discussed and x� written by th� u;�.iersirr.ec� ,�� �;h� main pax•Cy intera��ed in tY�e reques�. I underst�nd tl�at y�u ,4ntl.er„��: �r� l]. d�.�`�*Aw�� th�.y matGer vri�k� ths Zonin� tioard tomorrow nir;hb; thereitar�, x r��tte�;:t t�tat this �.et•t�r t�e �ubmitt0d ta the Zonir.� Board £or its consider��tio� ;at r_.hat tira�. The purpo�e oi this letter is to amer.d the reques'� of ���, D, Q,�e�s�a �:�� �;,�itin; i� to omi� i�aUures thereot which hdve apparently been c+bjecti�x�ai�le tr� �g�� memb�rs o:f �he �,ub13.�. It is hoped and believed tha� bhi.� lit�it;�sti�^t, �1" t:�e c��a.�;ina�, r�9u�st will eliminate all feat;ures to which ob�ect�an� h�ve ��.Y�n w2de. The re�uest is lima,Ced in scope to include only I,ot 4� 3r.st�st�d �f the 9�ot� enumer��ed in t��a ox'iga.xial applicat9,on. This em�hasizas �he ap;.=3lcaztt': �iesires tq annstruct only onQ �t�ractive sma11 cabana instead o� a gavi33cn. The ca�i- ten��l�ted structure will include anly two ,�estrooms, or.e fi�s� aid reaozu, a sma1X �t4ra�a roam �nd � shadeci area where bathei:s can be pro��cted S'rom �Yce sun. Li�n��t���.dn of t�he r�c�ueat �o one lot alsa assures that the structure wi11 in no �ash�on obstruc� the view o� any �ersons who own property across uuliview i3oulevard to the k�ast. The o�exation aonteinplated is i�r the entertainment of a lzmited numb�r of' ��a��s of �he F'ort }iarrison Ho�e1 up �o �ut not be}rond eight o'clock P.M. h�o busin�ss wl�a�so�vor *Na.l�. be aonducted on the premises and the struc�ure will be of suck� � n��ur� that no business cauld ever Ue therein. Tt is cont�mpl�ted that two life �uards will be on duty at all times that thH rx�emises �ra used and 3t is iurtrhar contemplated that a permanent floating liieline wi11 La constructed far the warning and for the grotection of bathsrs� xn addiGion si�na �v�.11 ba �12ced to indicate to bathers the areas in which swimming is dan,�*,erous. T �sr�da'rstand that this wi11 be the first tzme that this partion of Gh� �it;,�,ch has been thus pratect�d, Tn ord�r �o avr�id con,estion of tha streets in the area which conges�inn m�.�;ht oper�te to the i:nconvenien�e of neighbors �n the area anci members of the general puhlic, the applican� is willing to e:cpend funds necessary to provide of�f-street p�rkin�; in the vicinity for the �vehicles of persons using the private baaeh ;f�cilities, I leave this matter to the discretion of the Zoning Board and the Ci�y Commi�sioners sinae this part �f the request is made i,n a spirit of eoo�r�ration so �Ghat this club facility ivill not create additional problenis %r the city, Sinc��ely, /s/ Ed. G. Leach Presidpn�; and Managing Directpr Fort Harrison Hotel 3 ��o 0 .37� CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 To; Mr, F. C. Middleton, City Manager February 5, 1954 From; Mr. 0. H. Anderson Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of Ed. C. �each, Fort Harrison Hotel The Loning 3soard recommends the approval o� the request of Mr. Ed C. Leach of the Fort riarrison Hotel asking for permission to erect a Cabana on Lot l�.0, Zloyd VJhite Skinner Subdivi�ion. The Board�s recommendation is made with the understandino that no business whataoever will be con3ucted on the premises and the<structure will be of such a nature that no business could ever be there?n. Attached here�aith is a copy of Mr. Leach�s request amending the request of W. D. Qwens. City of Clearwater zonin� Board Clearwater, Florida Jan. $, 1954 Evelyn Apts. E. Shore Driv� Gentlemen: As the owner of Lot 1- Block 20 - Mandalay Subdivision - Clearwater Beach, I am contemplating building a house on this lot in the near future. The present zoning laws require that T set my house 25 feet from all streets. Inasmuch as my lot is only 7b feet on Kiplino Plaza - 50 feet on Mandalay and 50 Peet on Bruce, and being surrounded by these threP streets, I would only have a lot 20 x 25 on which �o build. I would like to face my house on Mandalay and am requesting that you allow me a 15 foot set -back an Kipling Plaza and also a 15 foot set-back on Bruce Street. Hoping that you wi11 give this your earliest at�ention, I remain E�B Very truly yours, /s� Michael Gonatos To; Mr. F. C, Middletor_, City Nianager Feb. 9, 1954 F'rom: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of Michael Gonatos The Zoning Board recoir,rnends the denial of the request (und�r the hardship ruling) of Michael Gonatos asking for a 10� - 0�� set back on Bruce Ave, and a 15�-011 s2t �back on Kipling Plaza, Lc� l, Block 2A, i�iandalay Subdivision. The Board feels that due to the fact that a 20' - Oti set back has already been �btained in this area, the granting o£ these set backs would be a detriment to �he value of the property surrounding Mr. Gonatos lot. Attached is copy of Mr. uonatost request. City Commissioners Clearwater, Fla. Bear Sir�: 124. Devon Drive Clearwater Beach, Fla. Februarp $, 1954 In regards to leasing of lunchroom in big Marina, we offer this proz�osal: We ask for a five year lease with a ten year option. We rrrill pay one hundred dollars (�100) per month for first �wo months and one hundred fifty �Z$0) per month thereafter. Having obtained franchise for Dairy Queen in Clearwater, we went to Department of Health for approval of plans. Our plan is to operate a Dairy O,ueen and Coffee Shop, serving sundaes, milkshakes, und cones from our custard machines and breakfast,s, coffee, doughnuts, sandwiches, soft drinks, soup, pie, etc, in lunchroom. �ti'a would open about 7:00 A.M. and close about 10:00 P.M., these hours subject to change according to busin,ess demands. This proposal good only for limited time in a;reement with our franchi�s. Very truly yours, /s/ Willis F. Brown /s/ Gladys I. Brown 3 �',� CITY CONIb7TSSI0N MEE`PING February 15, 1°5�. Git;y oi Clearwater Clearwater I'lorida February 5, 195l� Attention; NIr. Francis Middleton, City rilanager Dear Mr. Mi�dleton: Please be advised that I represent Mr. Frank Photiadis, who has authorized me to make the following offer to the City of Clearwater for the rental of the lunch room located in the new Marina Building, Clearwater Beach Florida. Mr. Photiadis desires that this lease be for a period of twenty (20� years and as rental for said twenty-year period, Mr. Photiadis offers to the City the following praposition: L �150.00 per month, plus 5� of all gross sales aver �40,000.00 per year, this to be rental for the first fifteen (15) years of said lease. • $�175.00 per month, plus Sf of all gross sales over $�1�0,000.00 per year for the last five (5) years of said twenty-year period. 2. In the alternative, Mr. Photiadis hereby offers to the City the proposition of the rental price of said lunch room being 5°fo of all gross sales. Under this proposition, hawever, there would not be a minimum monthly rental and this arrangement would be in effect for the entire twenty-�rear period of the lease. Mr. 1'hotiadis would be desirous of having the lease dated Julx 1, 195/�, but of course, would require entry to the storzroom prior to that time in order that he might properly install the equipment. I an informed by Mr. Photiadis that he submitted another offer and that the only d�fference in the offers is the actual terms of the rental price, and so I presume any other factors in the first of�er are to be considered as part of this offer, also. Very truly yuurs, LMP:AC /s/ Lloyd M. Phillips City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, �'lorida Attention: City Manager Dear Sir: February 3, 1954 V�1e wish to offer a bid on the renting of c�ffee shop in the large Clearwater Marina, which we ini;end to operate in the following manner: 1. Invest approximately �7500 to �10,000 in modern equipment. 2. Business llours ireu� b:00 A.M, until business warrants closing - 7 days a week. 3• Operation w�uld consist of: ham & eg�ery, coffee & drinks, soda fountain & ice cream, sandwiches, cigars 8c newspapers, box lunches, a.nd bottled beer if we were able to secure '�eer license. 4�. If approval is granted we are in a position to start equipmerit pro- ceedings immediately and would opEn as soon as equipmeni is installed. Our offer for the proposed coffee shop rental is as follows: A, One Hundred Dollars pEr month for the first 6 months after opening date and One Hundred Thirty Dollars per month thereafter with a bonus of $o i'or gross business in excess of �50,000.00 annually. B, We are intarested in a 5 year lease with a 5 year option. Q. We are firancially able to undergo this proposed enterprise, and credit ratings are available. D. We are experienced restaurant operato:s and stable married men with families. Kindlp reply within ten daps in order that we may answer other penc�ing negotiations. Lake City Park, Box 12�1, Route l, Lake Guorth, Fla. Tel: Boqnton Beach 9130 Respectfully yours, /s/ Paul A. M�issnsr �s� William J. Kelly � �� CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 15, 1954 TO THE CZTY COMMISSTONERS OF THE CITY OF CLLAftTaATER, FLORTDAJanuary 16, 1$5L� Gentlemen. Whereas, the Munici}�al Affairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, at a meeting duly held. January 11, 1954�, determined that �here was a dire need for a _ street lightin� system to be instal�ed through the whole of the Skycrest area, and Whereas, it was further determined at said meeting that to install the proper lighting system it would require at least or_e Iight at each intersection o� the same type as those installed throu�hout other areas of the city, and, [^]hereas, the aforesaid recommendations af the Municipal Affairs Commit�ee was placed before a meeting of the Skycrest Association and unanimously approved by said association, and, Whereas, the said association instructed the aforesaid Municipal Affairs Committee to petition the Citg Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, to auth�rize, direct and make whatever appropriation necessary for the installatioa of the aforesaid lighti.ng system througlaout the whole of the Skycrest area at the earliest possible time, Now Therefore, we, the Municipal Affairs Commi�tee of the Skycre�t Association, do hereby respectfully request that this HonorabTe Commission give in�ediate attention to the needs of the Skycrest area for a street lighting system of the same general type as is installed throughout �ther areas of tHe City of Clearvrater, and that steps be taken to insure the installation of such system instantly. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMi+IITTEE OF SKYCREST ASSOCIATION, CLEARtivATER, FLORIDA. �s� Mrs. Arthur E, Kropp, 219 S. Saturn /s� Morris C. Jackson, 107 N. Saturn ave. /s/ Henry C. Herrschaft, 109 So, Mars Ave. �sf Lester R. Moyer, 101� N. Mars /s/ J. B. Griffith, 1�07 So. Jupiter /s/ Cal btir. Anderson, 9 N, i�leteor /s/ H. Hitchcock, 10� N. Jupiter Ave. /s/ T�Irs. V7illiam Culkin, 209 S. Saturn Ave. �sj Flerence B. Rose, 115 So. Saturn Ave. /s� George E, ti9hiting, �hairman, 201 So. Comet Ave. January 16, 1954 TO THE �ITY COMMISSIONr,RS OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Gentlemen: Whereas, the Municipal Affai.rs Commzttee of the Skycrest AsSociation, at a meeLing duly held January 11, 1954, determine that there was only one fire plu� in the whole of the Skycrest area, and that there was a great need for add.�.tional fire plugs throughout the area to insure and giva even an average amount of firs protection, and, Whereas, it was further determined at said meeting that to install the bare miiiimum number of fire plugs needed in aaid area, it would require a fire plug on every other block t��roughout the Skycrest area, accordin� to qualified authorities on t he subject, and; Whereas, th� aforesaid recommendations of the Munic�pal Affairs Committee was placed before a meeting of the Skycrest Association and unanimouslp approved by said Association, and, V�Thereas, the said association instructed the aforesaid Nlunicipal Affairs Committee to petition the City Commissicn of the Citv of Glearwater, Fl�rida, to authorize, direct and make whatever appropriation necessary for the installation of tl-�e aforesaid £ire plugs throughout the whole of the 5kycrest arEa at tha earliest possible time� Now Theref'ore, we, the Nlunic�.pal Aifairs Committee of the Skycrest Association, do hereby respectfully req,�est that this Honorable Co�unission give iuunediate attention to the needs of the Skycrest area for fire Flugs of the same general type as is installed throughout o�her areas of the City of Clearwater, and that steps be taken to insure the installation of such system instantly. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMI�TEE OF SKYCREST ASSOCIATION, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA. (Signatures same as abovs) CITi' COMMISSION ME�TING Februaxy l�, i95� RE SOLUT I013 WHEREA5c it has been d�te�mined by the Gi�y Commisszon of the City o�' Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned o:F weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof ta do so, the City should clean such proper�y and char�e the costs �hereof against the respective property. AT06V THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEII by the City Commission of the City of Clearwatar, Florida, that� the fallowing described proFerty, situate in said 4ity, shall b e cleaned of w�eeds, grass and�or underbrush within ten (lp) days after no�tice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure t� comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereo� against the re9pective properties in �ccordanae with Section 12$ of the Chaxter af the City oi Clearwater, as amended. NAME DESGRIPTIQN COST I�Iartha F, Schultz 562o-I 15.00 5359 �hene St. Begin �n N line of Gu1i to Detroit 11, i�iich. Bay at pt. 2�6.$li E of W line Howard B. Fox, Jr. ?25�- RTinth Av� . N. St. Petersburg, Florida H, A. 8c Haael Lacy 1054 Nome Ave. Akron 2Q, QhiQ Pau.l L. Burrell i�$ Belmont St. Weymoutn, Mass. of SjN'�• of NW� run NW 150� th, E 270` th, 5 150' th. W. 270� to P.O.B. l`1,3-29-15� 5sz5-J Begin in N line of Gulf ta Hay 60b.$1' E of W line oi 9W� of NW�, run N 150T th. E. 260' S, i5o� w zbo� to P.o.B. (i3-?9-�.5) Lot 5, Block c Unit 2 Skycrest Lot 3, Block A Unit 5 Skycrest 3-5.00 5.00 5.00 PASSED AND AD�P"`ED BY THE City Cor.unissior. of the City of Clearwater, �'lorida, �his 15th day of February, A. D. 1951�. ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Glerk Honorable City Couunissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: fs/ Herbert M, Brown Mayor-Commissiener February 4:, 195� As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that fIelen Geraldine t�Tilliams, clerk in Billing Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designa�ed by him as a T�iirst class" risk. The above emp�_oyee began her service with the City on Ju1.y 1, 1953. She is under �5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil 8ervice. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee tha� she be accepted into membership. Honorable City Commissionars C],earwater, Florida Gentilemc;n: Very truly yours Advis�ry Commit�ee of the �mployees' Pension Fund fs/ Pau1 Kane, Ghairman /s/ llick �Telson /s/ Helen Peters February $, 1954 As Trustees of the City oi' Glearwater Employees► Pension �'und, you are heraby noti�ied that LeRoy Floyd, �.aborer in Public Ser�rice Department, has been duly er.aminPd bg a local physician and designated by him as a"first class" ri�k. The above employee began his serva.ce with the City on July 21, 1953. H� is under 1�5 years of aga and meets the requirements of our Civil, Servi.ce. It is hereby recommer.ded by the Advisor3T Committee �hat he be accepted in�o membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Cnmmittee of the Employeess Pen�i�n runa �sf Paul Kane, Chairman %sf Dick Nelson /s% He1ex� Peters r, i CI',�Y COMMISSION MEETING February l�, 195l� Honorable City Commissioners Clearwa�er, �'lorida Gentlemen: February $� 1951�. As Trustees of the City of �learwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Gatson SandF�x�s, 1.abo�^er in Gas & VJater Aistribution, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first class" risk. The above employze began his service with the City on June 15, 1953. He i$ under y.5 years of age and meets the requireme�ts of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted inta membership. Honorable City Commissioners �learwater, Florida Gentlemen: Very trulp yours, Advisory Coinmittee of the Employeest Pension Fund, /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman !sf Dick Nelson /s/ He1en Peters Feb, 10, 1954 As Trustees of the City oi �learivater Employees� Pension Fund, you are herebp notified that Ernestine V7allcer, a laborer in Public Service Dept. has been dulp examined by a local physician and designated by Y:im as a ttfirst class�� risk., after signing a waiver releasin�; the City from r�esponsibiliiy of Hernia complica-. tions, The abo�ie employee began his service with the City on July 6, 1953. He is uncler 45 years of a�e and meets the requirements of our Ca.vil Service. It is hereby reco��mended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership, Honorable Mayor and C:ity Commissioners City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Very tru13* yours, Advisory Committee o� the Em�loyees� Pensior Fund. fs/ Paul Kane, Chairman � �s� Dick Nelson ,s/ Helen Peters February 1?, 195i� Tn further reference to the approval of Plat of Bayside Subdivisior_ I�o. 1�, now k�efore you, Mr. JakE Owens, Mr. Hancock, Mr. �rumby and mysel.f having discussed the matter in detail, agree as follows: That three storm drainage basins will be made on the street located on the proposed plat at such point� as designated 'by the City Engineer, and connect them with an outlet to the waters of Clearwater Bay in order to assure proper drainage oi' the s ureet; an�3 this �,vork wall be begun v�rithin thirty days after the designa- tion of the location of same by the City. [�e have arranged for percolation tes�s to be conducted on this property on Tuesday, Februar}� 16th, lg5i�, and results oi which will be £urnished 3ro� as soon as received from the tests. We trust that this will satisfy all of the questions raised concerning this mat-ter and that you can make the P1at available for use at the earliest time zn order to enable us to convey certain lots upon u�hich residence plans for con- struotion are now ready. Ftespectfully, /s/ H. H. B�skin HHBsr�mj H. H. BASKII�T, SR. (P. o. Box 690 Clearwater, �'lor.ida)