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03/01/1954 '- , o . ".;...,'~.~......".l ~'" ,.,.......'_,,~""....;,4s:.:,..-.~ 3'82- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 1954- The City Commission 'of the City of Clearwater met in regular s8ssion at City Hall, Monday, March 1, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy John W. Bates Absent: W. E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma S. Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner 19~tt"-x,J._~. City Manager City Attorney Chief or Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend O. E. Hanna. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished eacb member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for the paving of Pierce and ,It'ranklin Streets between Myrtle and Prospect Avenues. The bids were opened and read as follows: Franklin Street Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater Davis & Schultz, Inc.b Dunedin W. H. Armston, Inc., unedin Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater $4,350.00 3,295.00 3,780.00 2,790.00 3,935.00 Pierce Street Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater Davis & Schultz, Dunedin W. H. Armston, Inc., Dunedin Blackburn Asphalt Paving Co., Clearwater E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 3,690.00 2,225.00 2,990.00 1,955.00 2,865.00 By consent, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and repor~. Regarding the bids on ~our new trucks opened at the last meeting, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of Kennedy & Strickland Coapany at t7,11S.73 using the alternate bid of the Gar Wood body for one truck a~an additional cost of $54.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and that the contract for the four trucks be awarded to Kennedy & Strickland a~,a price of $7,11S.73 to include the one Gar Wood body~ Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $l,9S3.00 from Burt Lowe Supply Company, Tampa, for the water works brass goods for the Public Utilities Department. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the recommendation of tbe City Manager be approved and the contract authorizing purchase from Burt Lowe Supply Company be approved at a total price of $1,983.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner Kennedy in reporting for the Committee on the Marina Lunchroom Lease submitted an analysis of what the financial returns would be to the City over a period of years for varying volumes o~ business from the proposals of Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Brown, Mr. Frank Photiadis and Messrs. Paul Meissner and Wm. J. Kelly. Commissioner Bates pointed out that Mr. Photiadis had revised his proposal to a request for a five year lease with a renewal option for five years and then an option of meeting competitive bids for the next five years, and also that Willis Brown bad included in his proposal 5% of gross sales over 140,000.00. He also stated that Mr. Brown in the Dairy Queen franchise would not handle beer and wine, that Mr. Photiadis intended to serve beer and wine on the premises and a180 sell to take out, and that Messrs. Meissner and Kelly requested package sales only. Commissioner Bates stated that the Committee had no specific recommendation since the proposals were so nearly alike that financially there is not much difference. Mrs. Davis from the W.C.T.U. addressed the Commission protes~il1g ~anting a lease to serve or sell beer and wine on City property. Commissioner Russell moved that W. F. and G. I. Brown be given the lease for a period of five years with a ten year option, the rental to be tlOO.OO per month for the ~irst two months and 1150.00 per month thereafter and 5~ of all gross sales over 140,000.00, and that no beer or wine be served on the premises, but if they desire to sell beer to take out on the boats, they may be given the opportunity ~o do so. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates. During the discussion on the motion, Commissioner Kennedy suggested that a recapture clause at the end of ten years be included in the lease. Since Mr. and Mrs. Brown were not in the audience, ~he City Manager was asked to telephone them to get more information. The Hanager reported that Mr. Brown proposed to serve sandwiches but no bot luncbes. Acting on that info~ation, Commissioner Russell withdrew bis motion and Commissioner Bates withdrew his second. No further action was ~8k&n. :': " 1; , '. . -,~' ~, ,:,,', :. . ~;' '\' ... ; .' ,. . : , , " ~~:~l: :'.~'." .;~~:'~:.~:i:::~,;~~1r62LlJ::.~tali -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 1954. The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the proposed paving, curbing and drainage or Pleasant Street from North Fort Harrison to Sunset Drive. The City Engineer described the project and estimated the cost of the paving would be $4.20 per front foot and the cost of the drainage would be .61 per front foot or an approximate total or .~.SO per front foot. The City Attorney read a letter from Gaylord Church (Rr. Admiral U.S. Navy - Ret.) protesting the proposed assessment for paving and drainage against his property. Lot 6, Block 6, North Shore Subdivision, and Lot )0, Sunburst Court Subdivision. He stated that since the proposed paving stops at the west curb of Sunset Drive and Lot 6 begins 18 feet west of the curb, he did not believe his property would benefit from either paving or drainage. The City ~ngineer explained that Admiral Church's property was not being assessed for paving but would be assessed for drainage as it would be benefited by the drainage. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager answer Admiral Church's letter and explain the basis for the drainage assessment. Mr. W. E. Spain and Mr. Roy F. Raub were present and approved the project as affected property owners. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission proceed with the project and that the proper assessments be made. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and ~arried unanimously. The City Manager reported that the project would be advertised for bids to be due at the next meeting. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearings on the request o~ Mrs. Lessie Waters tor a 15 foot setback from South Street and a 15 foot setback line from ~adison Avenue for Lots 1 and 2. Block I, Lakeview Heights, and the request of Mr. Raymond Fail'cloth for a 15 foot setback from South Street on Lot 24, Block I, of the same subdivision. The City Manager presented a sketch from the Building Department showing the setbacks of the existing buildings. Commissioner Bates moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be accepted as ours and that the request of Raymond Faircloth for a 15 foot building setback on South Street on Lot 2~ be granted and the request of Lessie Waters be granted with reference to South Street but that it not be granted for Madison Avenue and that the 25 foot setback be maintained on Madison Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented the plat of Druid Acres submitted by Mr. L. W. Sever as developer. The City Attorney read the letter f'rom the Pinellas County Health Department addressed to Mr. Sever which expressed approval of' the plat it certain requirements pertaining to installation ot septic tanks were met. Tbe City Engineer reported that Mr. Sever had complied with the recommendations he had made. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the application for approval or plat for Druid Acres Subdivision be approved subject to petitioner's complying with the City's requirements of furnishing a bond for completion of construction improve- ments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager suggested that permission be given to bring a print of the original oil skin plats to the Commission meeting for approval and keep the origi- nal on file in his office as it is valuable and might be d~aged. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that the City Engineer put an endorsement on the print showing that the original is on ~ile. In regard to assessing 25~ of the cost of proposed street lights in the Skycrest area against the property owners, the City Manager reported that the City Treasurer said it would be possible to handle this assessment. Commissioner Bates pointed out that if the Commission decides that the City should assume 5~ of the cost they would be establishing a policy which would apply to the whole city. Commissioner Russell repOrted that some of the property owners on Gulf-to-Eay were asking for street lights too. The Mayor remarked that this policy had already been established by the City paying for the new lighting on Mandalay. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lighting of Cleveland and Rainbow as submitted on the non- assessable basis where the estimated cost to the City will be approximately $2,200.00 and a similar cost to the Florida Power Company; further that the City establish a policy of lighting all heavily traveled through streets conditional upon the Florida Power Company paying 5~. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that in order to keep t~e heavy traffic moving across the Causeway on Sunday afternoons that the drawbridge be kept closed for two or three hours. Commissioner Bates suggested that the Commission gp on record as favoring finding a method of Closing the drawbridge (except in cases where a storm warning 1s up) between the hours of three and six o'clock on Sunday afternoon, and that to this end Mr. Middleton contact the people that he thinks are best qualified to advise him on the matter, and if it is possible, then proceed along those lines. Commissioner Bates suggested that the size of the island in the middle of the street at the east end of the drawbridge be reduced in order to facilitate the flow of traffic. The Manager was asked to check this matter. The City Attorney reported that the developers of Skycrest Terrace Subdivision have offered to install the sewer lines and lift station at their own expense in accordance with City specifications under the City Engineer's super- vision instead of having the Ci~y make the installation as provided for in their contract. He requested authori~ation from the Commission for amending the contract. ,~ .' ' 1....-.../....:-'\ ,j';';""'\ \. / . 1 , j ~ J j j :1 1 .i 'j ., 1 J ~ 1 ! ':j l J '.,..,;.01.. ,:". ; , j .~ ';} ':~1 a :;1 ~ ,;1 .......~ '~ i "":,~ ',- :." ;'~{: ~,; ;>t/:~, ~" J;<"I ~ -, ~.,.....--, '---" , '.' '~;;: ;:'~', . \ " ~:: t. 'I' '" f" " . If' i ~ I: t, I r. l , " ,,;. , I ~ -- .. \. ~, ,"., .. ," "I , ,," ,j , ~ .. ~' .';' 1:,":-""",',' ",~ ~ ," , '-- ,) '..........~......~..........u~ . ,', ." . " I ;~' , ! , I , I ! : 1 , ,I I I I d " j ".~ ',," j , :' ,,' , :.'1 I ; . : , .'~ ,,:;:1 :,,,,' -,:,: .' /, '. "i ;'~'.~ ' ';'~~j " ." ," .-,. .. ~~;,., "~I. " ,. .. .,....... " . ,,' . ,.' " , , ' "'. '...j ;,' ',- ~., r ..~'d.' ,.; .:,.,., '."" :,_ '_"';;;:fi:1;liki}i;.~;,;;~":::";,:'YJ"ry;"'ffJ'j~tt~ . -3- CITY CCl-WISSION MEETING March 1, 1954 He stated the developers had posted $3,000.00 with the City as bond for agreeing to pay for this work when it was done by the City and a certain portion was to be assessed back but now there would be no assessment. Commissioner Bates moved tha~ the proper City officials be authorized to amend the Skycrest Terrace sewage agreement along the lines of our discussion and to permit the developers to put in their own plant under the City'S inspection and specifications; as Boon as the contracts have been signed and the City Attorney, City Manager and the Ci~y Engineer are satisfied it is O.K., their funds be released in time to make progress payments on this job. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimOUSly. In answer to an.inquiry from the audience as to whether the drainage situation in Skycrest would be discussed, the Mayor said the members of the Commission had not yet had an opportunity to inspect the affected area and asked the City Manager to place the matter on the agenda again. The City Attorney read a letter from Paul H. Reid addressed to the Zoning Board which requested permission to erect a house with two living unit.s on Lots 11 and 12 Block A, LaJol1a SubdiVision, under the hardship provision. He also read the Zoning ~oard's recommendation which was that since duplex residences are not permitted in an R-1 area, the request should be denied. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Board's ruling on the request of Paul H. Reid to erect a house with two separate living units on Lots 11 and 12, Block A, La Jolla Subdivision, be upheld and the request denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Relative to the offer made by the County Board of Public Instruction some time ago to give the east 50 feet of the school property as a right-of-way for Grand Avenue (Hercules) between Druid Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, the City Manager reported that he had been assured by the County Engineer that the County would install the paving provided the City would secure an additional thirty feet of right-of-way. The City Attorney stated the City already had a 30 foot right-of- way dedicated by plat for the north 663 feet between Gulf-to-Bay and Turner Street. The City Manager explained that Mr. F. John Mann, the owner of acreage east of the school property, had been contacted and he had expressed his willingness to give the necessary 30 foot right-of-way between Turner and Druid. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Attorney be autho~ized to prepare the deed and accept it on behalf of the City for 30 feet of right-of-way rro~ Druid to Turner on Grand (Hercules) Avenue from Mr. F. John Mann. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell moved that the City accept the 50 foot rignt-of-way from the County provided the City secures the right-of-way from Mr. F. John Mann. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Manager suggested relieving the traffic situation and the parking problem in the Drew and Myrtle Avenue area by widening the south side of Drew Street fivQ feet between Myrtle and the Seaboard Railroad. He explained that there was a no parking regulation on both sides of the street now and that the owners ot businesses in that block felt that their customers needed parking space. Commissioner Russell moved that the project to widen Drew Street between Myrtle Avenue and the Seaboard Railroad on the south side for the sum of $827.00 be approved and the City Manager and the City Engineer look into the matter of widening Drew further on to Fort Harrison Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The proposed airport lease with Mr. Robert Bickerstaff was discussed as presented by Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attorney for Mr. Bickerstaff. Several amendments were suggested by the Commissioners which were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion in the lease. Commissioner Bates moved that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the lease between the City and Mr. Bickerstaff for a term of thirty-one years, the lease to be amended to conform with the terms discussed: 1. The lease to contain no warranty of title; 2. A provision that the City shall have access to its wells and pumps; 3. No assignment without the Commission's approval. 4. Elimination of the seaplane provision if warranted; if a seaplane base is decided upon, they are to have the first chance at it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Engineer stated that the plans for the Negro Swimming Pool had been revised to provide for a 25 yard pool rather than a 25 meter pool at an estimated savings of 13,500.00. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that bids be secured on the project as a whole and also on the pool and dressing rooms as separate units. Commissioner Kennedy moved that new bids be called for on the 25 yard pool to meet the requirements of the A.A.U. with a companion bid for dressing rooms and showers, unit prices to be quoted on the pool and dressing rooms, the pool separately from the dressing rooms; also the privilege of making a combination bid as the same contractor might want to build both of them; the contractor to use either poured wall construction or gunnite according to the City Engineer's specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. ,Commissioner Bates moved that the City Attorney take the necessary steps ~o bring Druid Acres into the City limits. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. I~"~ii~~i . {:, : ~:::\~~', :-',' . , " . ,1 .- t, ',',' , I I ' 1 , ," ' ! ! I' . - .....4 ~"" .. I' ," ,I J" ' ".~; !;:';;;,~~t~fi";;, · ,.,.", ,~""'~ . ;.',' ,"... ." ~~ yor- ODD 8 Der - i ' ,!'L,<" "i~~,;I'~~;;""i;.\lh:":''';'~'"''''''''''''i .,. ., '/' . ".' t. . ",,;,i:.(;.:. '::"t,:_),t:;tli.~~1.!~""""""''''''''~'~1':;)~J~~U.f'''''k>-'''''''C''~''.:''''~~J'''\....d. ..'.-,_...,.~,.J...~,.,.....'., ," ,'t""',...; I,'}_"="'f'l.:"~ ' "" ''''')1'1\1 "J~'"""" ~;"';\i~~~J~~~~ """"',i" ''';'''''''1 ""~I~~fi:l ,,~m!rii~1 :::\~:~':Hi}','(:') , ','.;',. '. ';.',';" ',; , ",;,\' ,;,:j '1.~ ',"... ;,:~'t~r,~'~:;.~:'~~, ;'~:.~... . ':"':!fi'i",.".;"'\G~';",";i",~~]~~!1i';"'}t.~' -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 1954. ,'i~ " ":'f~'''~, . ,..d j ",,': ~....-,... .. The City Engineer reported that a drainage problem existed on Duncan Avenue in the area of Druid Road due to the fact that a storm sewer discharges into the ditch at Duncan Avenue and Gul~-to-Bay Boulevard. It was his opinion that there was some obligation on the part of the City to help in the drainage problem since the City is dumping water into that drainage ditch. He stated that it would be necessary to install 330 feet of 36 inch pipe! either concrete or corrugated, at an approxiumte cost of $10.00 a foot. Miss G adys Duncan, the owner of the affected ~opertYt was present and on being questioned stated that she was willing to bring ~nto the City limits three lots east of Duncan Avenue and three. lots west of Duncan jAvenue and would bring in that part of her property west of Duncan whenever it is ~subdivided. Commissioner Russell moved that the City install 330 feet of 36 inch ~ipe. either concrete or corrugated, whichever the City Engineer figures would be !the best and cheapest, and that for this project Miss Duncan will bring into the ~ City limits three lots east of Duncan Avenue and three lots west of Duncan Avenue ~ and, when subdivided, all of her other property west ot Duncan Avenue, in considera- ) tion of which she will release and indemnify the City for any alleged loss or ~damagirN present or future, resulting from drainage as planned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried un~imousl~.~J ~~ ~........ .I.1..c{ ~ ".-- r.. i' The Mayor suggested that Item , kppointment of two kecreation Board Members, be deferred. ,.. ....,' .... \1 i ; I , , '\, . ":, I , .1 '. I ,'I ,; I I I I I 'I . :1 . ". I ;'1 ....f .; '.1" '~':" , \..;~'::.':~:--:::r~':>:::', " The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring twelve property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Bates moved the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund by John R. Davey in which he requested retirement due to age and physical disability, the retirement to be effective February 12, 1954.. He also read a communication addressed to the Board of City Commissioners as Trustees for the Pension Fund from the Advisory Committee recommending Mr. Davey's retirement on a pension of $64.34 monthly due to physical disability and submitted a certifi- cate from Dr. John D. Hagood as to Mr. Davey's physical condition. The letter from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund is set fo~th in the following pages of these minutes and by reference is made a part hereof. Commissioner Russell moved that Mr. John R. Davey be retired on a pension of $64.34 in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Act. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested the Manager to write Mr. Davey a letter of commendation for his long and faithful service. Mr. H. D. Briley addressed the Commission saying that in an effort to expedite this matter o~ the City's connections to the County water system at Gulf-to-Bay and Belcher Road, his firm had prepared a short interim report with three sketches showing three separate plans. Plan I Plan II 20" line along Gulf-to-Bay from Belcher Road to the present elevated tank on Gulf-to-Bay at a cost of $100,000.00. 20" line from Belcher Road along Gulf-to-Bay to Hercules Street and also 10" line from Gu1f-to-Bay along Hercules to Cleveland, then an 8n line north to Drew to tie in with the 6" line on Drew. Est. cost $45,000.00. Plan III Installation of 10", a" and 6" lines north along Hercules and a small booster pump to be located at the corner or Hercules and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, but the booster pump would need to be abandoned in the master plan. $20,000.00. '/>}~~" ~J~~ In considering Plan III, it was suggested by the Commissioners that the booster pump be located in a different area at the ~oot of the hill and that another feeder line be included to serve the north section of the City. Mr. Briley submitted his revised estimate of the plan as suggested by the Commissioners. He said it would include a ten inch main on Her~ules for two blocks and an 8n line connecting; an eight inch line along Ridgewood to feed into the downtown system; also a 12" line on Palmetto. He said the booster pump at Gulf-to-Bay and Hercules could be omitted at the present time and the one at Hillcrest and Cleveland could be put in. He stated all of this installation could be used in the rina1 over-all plan. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission authorize the expenditure of approximately $35,000.00 to supplement our water system as indicated here in accordance with the plans submitted which is roughly an increase in line capacity from the present wells No. 29, 30, and 31 and a . booster pump at Hillcrest and Cleveland, a 10" and an gn line on Hercules and as otherwise recommended by the Engineer and the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees or the Pension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Bates which was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, admitted Dean Ho1com Sigler and Kennetb Pearson Williamson, Policemen in the Police Department, into membership in the Pension Plan. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:4.5 P.M. ,'" '~, ".,_::{>",,'~ , ':,:'::,,;~:Y:":>,/', ' . ~1>/~';:\ !'~~~:~,.."/' <.~ I. . <" ';'~;'. "', \,~ ': ~, ',.1. :' , , ',o' . ' , ';'- ..: " ~,l.-'!,."" ,'" - ',;,:":'j.".' . ,', ,,', ':, ,>", "";{~W;:r:'I'k:"I;,"'':'~~~:f;1~1Mr~?i :,.",,;:,~:~',~}:~.\,i.'<I;.'n~~.,i1~~~~~,,;.:~.~:.t :',:' \ .:. , 3',<g"C:,' ":"::,":.:";'" . . ' -~ , , , ~. ,,' '.1 CITY COMMISSION MEETING r-1rirch 1, 1954 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Jobn W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy February 26, 1954 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session at the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 1, 195~, tor the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:)0 p.m. Very. truly yours t 7s/ F. C. Middle~on City Manager FCM: s Enclosure -_._-------~-~p-~-~----~----~----~--------------------~------------------------ Agenda - City Commission Meeting ot March 1, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. 1. Invocation, The Rev. O. E. Hanna. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting o€ February 15. 1954. ). Opening ot bids tor: A. Franklin and Pierce Street Pavement. 4. Awarding of bids for: A. Four New Trucks B. Water Works Brass Goods tor Public Utilities. C. Leasing Lunchroom in Clearwater Marina. S. Public Hearing for the paving and drainage on Pleasant Street. 6. Continuation of Public Hearings: A. Request ot Lessie Waters for a fifteen toot building setback line from South St. on Lot 1, Block I, Lakeview Heights S~b. and a fifteen foot building setback line from Madison Ave. from Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. B. Request ot Raymond Fair~loth for a fifteen foot building setback line from South St. on Lot 24, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. 7. Commission's consideration of: A. Approval of Plat for Druid Acres Subdivision. B. Report on Skycrest Lighting and drainage. C. knendment ot Skycrest Terrace Agreement regarding sewage. D. Zoning Board's ruling on request from Paul H. Reid regarding the erection o~ a house with two separate living units on Lots 11 and 12, Block A, La Jolla Subdivision. E. Fitty foot street right of way from the Scnool Board. Location between Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Druid Road, just east of Central Pinellas High School. F.. Engineer's report on Status ot the Negro Swimming Pool. G. Project to widen Drew St. between Myrtle Ave. and Seaboard Railroad on the south side. H. Airport Lease. I. Report on drainage tor intersection of Druid Road and Duncan Ave. J. Appointment of two Recreation Board Members. 8. Utility Improvements. 9. Lot ~wing Applications. 10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered ~ith the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as Trustees tor the Pension Plan. ---------~-~~---------~------------~----~~~._------------------~---------~-------- Jail. 18, 1954 Mr. Oliver H. Anderson, Building Inspector Sec. Planning Commdsion City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: As I verbally explained to you on about Dec. 8th, that I ~ou1d request a variation to install a kitchenette in addition to the regular kitchen in a house I propose to build on Lots 11 & 12 in Block "A" of LaJolla Subdivision on Granada Street and as listed in Plat Book 10, page 76 o~ the Public Records ot Pinellas County. I am enclosing one set of prints ot sheets 1, 2 & 7 or the tenativ8 plans of the proposed house for the Planning Commission s review. The restrictions as inCluded in my deed, and I q~ote in part: (a) The following restrictions etfective until the year 1955. (I assume that means until and including Dec. 31, 195~, ,unless renewed or a~ least a subjec~ for review at that ~1me.) 'OW ~;ttfif::'#i\f1~~~~~~"~~"",,,".,,".:,.......,.. ..c.,:;;".;;",';,:...;':";~~c.,"~",;~"~.:;x~\:,,.,~,"~..,.'~JZ"':~\i<4~~~~:;: ';:t'~,.~,;,~~ Li;;"""'''' \''P ,0 :$',':7' " , ~:'. '" ..,' p'" ' .' ,:. ~ t'" ,'. , '1 ";".)tfia' ) ;; ,t , , :' :'. ), , " C1'n COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 1954- (Continued) (b) Only one dwelling excepting garage or servants house shall be erected on each lot or p1atp and the same shall be used exclusively tor a dwelling and occupied by o~e famlly. (c) lin part) Limie of cost .8,000. (I assume the intent of this is not less than t8,OOO.) The reasqp for reauestin~ this variation I have a saiden Aunt, Miss. Grace L. Keid or New York City, who 18 approximately six years older ehan I, and who wishes to come and live with U8. However, she would like very much to have quarters so that she could be independent of my wife and I at times when we may bave guests in -nom she has no interest, or vice versa. Since I have never had any brothers or sisters, and she is nearer my age than any or her brothers or sisters, she has taken the place of a sister in my life. Thus the reason I am desirous ot her sharing our household on the above basia. Restrictions I think I wn fully aware of the intent of the restrictions as outlined in the deeds, which are as tollows: That Motels, apartment houses, rooms for tourists and permanent roomers aa tenants for financial gain are not to be pe~itted. My posi~ion with regard to intent and literal meaning of the restrictioDS. 1. First define a Famil~ Webster: A Family is a successfon ot persons connected by blood, D!!! etc; a group of persons forming a household including servants etc. As I see it, I ~ violating none of these restrictions. As per definition given above, my ~fe, aunt, daughter & myself are certainly a family by blood, name and civil law. 2. I see nothing in the restrictions or anything implied that states how many kitchens, baths, closets or bedrooms may be built into or limits the size, quantity, or location ot the equipment. Surely the $8,000 minimum will be exceeded. 3. Apparently if I call the apartment servant guarters and employ my Aunt as a servant the conditions would be met. ~ Alternat.ive I could build two houses, one on each lot at a minimum cost of each or $8,000 and thus satisfy the conditions. No restrictions to renting or selling a one ramily unit are in the deed. Wouldn't the Planning Commission and the other Property Owners on the s treat rather see one house, such as I have in mind to build, and which I think, will be a credit and valuable addition to the street and neighborhood, erected and used tor the purpose I haye stated, than to have two $8,000 houses erected on the lots. I thererore request the Planning Commission to give me a detinite ruling on my request, So that I may proceed with my plans and specifications. At present it i8 my intention to accept bids early in 1955, &0 that the house will be ready for me to occupy in the tall, when I expect to move to Clearwater to become a permanent resident. Yours very truly, Is! Paul H. Reid (1105 Maple Avenue, Niagara Falls, N.Y.) P.S. If at a later date the Health Department orders sewers installed on the north side of Granada Street at the rear of my lots, I would appreciate being informed, so that I may adjust my plans in accordance with any such order. -----~----~.--------~----~----------------------~~----~~-~--~~-------~~~-~----~- Feb. S, 1954. To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. O. Ho Anderson, Sec'y. of Zoning Board Subject: Request of Paul H. Reid The Board recommends the denial or the request of Paul H. Reid. asking tor the Board's ruling regarding the erection of a house with two (2) separate living units on lot~ 11 and 12 Block A or LaJolla Subdivision (under the Hardship ruling). The Board feels that the plan submitted shows two (2) definite living units that is classed as a Duplex Residence, which is not permitted in this Area, zoned Residential E-l, (single family only. Attached herewith is a copy ot Mr. Reid's request, also a floor plan of the house mentiomed in his request. ~----------._-----~.-~----~---~~--~-------~--~-----~------~------~---~---~~~~----~ .......u~... --" ~.' :, f r,,' , '~~~:.~_a~~_~~~~~~~~~L~~~:~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1. 1954 January 26. 1954 Honorable Board of City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Oct. 12, 1937 to Feb. 12, 1954 - $11,818.60 Salary last five years Average Salary per year 2~ of Average Salary per yr. 16 1/3 yrs. '2,363.72 47.274J. x .1633 $772.13 " ',\ ...~' , . t . ....", .'" f ';:, ';,:::'~:; \JMi~~;(t> ' s..~. ,~ ~. ~i' Re: John Davey - Application for Retirement Attached hereto is a letter from Mr. John Davey, employee of the Gas and Water Department requesting that he be retired under the Employees' Pension Plan due to physical disabilities as evidenced by the doctor's certificate accompanying this letter, this retirement to be effective Feb. 12, 1954. Mr. Davey began his service with the City October 12, 1937. and ~11, in accordance with Section Five of the EmplOlees' Pension Act as amended by the 1953 Legislature. receive benefits in amount of ,64.34 based on the table set out below: (yrs. of service) per year $772.13 f 12. $64.34 monthly pension We hereby recommend that Mr. Davey be granted a pension of '64.34 monthly, starting Feb. 12, 1954. Very truly yours. Advisory Committee of the Employees' /.s/ Paul Kane, Chairman Is/. Helen Peters /s/ Dick Nelson Pension Fund I hereby certify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the records of this office. /s/ Frank Abernathy City Treasurer --------------------~-----------------~-------------------------~-----~~----~---- February 19. 1954 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Dean Holcom Sigler, a policeman in the Police 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 Aug. 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/ DickrBe'lsoD's /s/ Helen Peters -------------------~--~------------~------------------~--------------------------~ Honorable City Commissioners Clearwat~r, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City ot Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund you are hereby notified that Kenneth Pearson Williamson. policeman in the Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk. February 19, 1954 The above employee began his service with the City on July 31, 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 /.Sf. 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';~::",\'~S;.:;'~: f .,.'....".............."..,..1 "", .-......, "...,' CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 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 thereot 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 or Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days a~ter 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 or the City ot Clearwater, as amended. .f.~ .1 i.;;:~ ' ~f . ~ ... ...',,y.', f. .' <" '.::'~',l/,.,;'.':., k , : ~ ,,~'.~;>:;;,: f' . ;'::"t<,: f':,,f.if,ij{ r """'1 !, I NAME - DESCRIPTION Lot 2 Beverly Heights Lot 2, Block A Carolina Terrace COS'!' - Mr. James C. Karas Box 4-03 Clearwater, Florida Wilbur R. Rush 1585 S. Ft. Harrison Clearwater, Florida J. S. Fornara 1226 Springdale Rd. Atlanta, Ga. Hugh W. Harrison 4180 Gray Ave. Detroit, Mich. Richard F. Schmid 1915 Cleveland Clearwater, Florida John R. Burnison Box 82 Clearwater, Florida Bert D. Shorter RFD 113 Middletown, N.Y. lsador Zitlin 1520 Laura Clearwater, Florida Lino Chiarpotti 315 Magnolia Clearwater, Florida Jessie P. Downing 1212 Woodlawn Clearwater, Florida Edi th Homer 623 Cleveland Clearwater, Florida James E. Hyman 14-55 Grove St. Clearwater, Florida PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 1st day of March, A. D. 1954. 5.00 5.00 Lot 25 Glenwood Estates 5.00 Lot 4, Block B, Unit 6 Skycrest 5.00 Lot 5, Block B, Unit 6 Skycrest 5.00 Lot 5, Block C, Unit 6 Skycrest 5.00 Lot 13, Block J Boulevard Heights 5.00 Lot 1, Block E, Unit 5 Skycrest 5.00 Lots 19 and 20, Block A Highland Grove 4.00 Lot 21, Block A Highland Grove 2.00 Lot 22, Block A Highland Grove 2.00 Lots 23 and 24, Block A Highland Grove 4.00 ATTE6'!': Is/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ---------------------~---------~---~---------------------------~-----------------~ City Clerk City ot Clearwater Re: Notice ot Public Hearing - Drainage and Paving of Pleasant Stree~ Sir: Feb. 25, 1954 Clearwater, Fla. Please be advised that objection is made to any assessment of costs ~or the improvements to Pleasant Street as set forth in your Notice ot Public Hearing against my property Lot 6 Bk. 6 - North Shore Subdivision and Lot 30 Sunburst Court Division. The paving contemplated stops at the west curb ot Sunset Drive. Lot 6, Bk. 6 begins 18 ft. west of this curb. This lot is wedge-shaped with a base of 25 f~. along the west side of Sunset Drive and running to the apex near the watertron~ torming the north border ot Lot 30 Sunburst Ct. Subdivision. It i8 a remnant ot Borth Shore Subdivision due to Pleasant St. crossing Sunset Drive a~ an angle. . . Assessed tor 200.00 it is actually of little value being too small and badly 8haped .. tor improvement ot any kind. The improvements to Pleasant St. would be o~ no ..' :,b:e~etit whatsoever to this piece of property. (Continued) .{"ft:!rdr~~:::::;:~:;::'~~;~;~i~!~j!~r0~~~~~~~~t~~"..., CITY CCDtISSION MEETItiG Jlarch 1, 1951,. (C ont 1nued ) Lot )0 Sunburs~ Court Division does not abut on any part of Pleasant St. nor would any improvements contemplated be of any benefit to this pro~ert1. I therefor object to being assessed for any part ot the costs or either the drainage or the pavement contemplated on Pleasant which do not benefit in any way this pro party. Resj>ectfully, lS/ Gaylord Church Rr. Admiral U.S. Navy - Ret. ----------------------~--------------~--~~----------------------------~---------- CITY COI�IMISSION MEETING M�rch 1, 1954 The City Commission�af the City of Clearwater met in regular session at -0 ity Hall, Monday, March 1, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy John Ga. Bates Absent: W. E. Strang, Jr. � Also present were: - F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T, McClamma " S. Lickton Mayor-Coramission�r Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Gity Manager City Attoraey ChieP of Police City Engineer 3 8' 2 . The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invoca�ion was given by Reverend 0. E. Hanna. Commissioner Russell n►oved that the minutes o� �the regular meeting of February 15th be approved in accordance with the copies £urnished each member in wx�iting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimouslp. The Ci�y Manager reported that five bids had been recei�red £or the paving of , Pierce and F'ranklin Streets between Myrtle and Prospect Avenues. The bids were . opened and read as follows: Franklin Stree� -�L`�ampb�ll�aving Co., �learwater Davis & Schultz,•Inc. Dunedin 4+1. H. Armston, Inc., bunedin Blackburn ksphalt Paving Co., �learwa�er E. H. Holcomb, �Jr., Clearwater Pie�ce Street Campbel2 Paqing Cov, Clearwater Davis & Schultz, llun�din W. H. Armston, Inc., Dun�din Blackburn Asph�lt Paving Co., �learwater E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater �4,35os00 3,295.00 3,7$0.00 2,790.00 3,935.00 3 , t590. 00 z,;zz5.00 2,y9Q.00 7-,955.00 z,$65.00 By consent, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and report. Regarding the bids on iour new trucks opened at the last meetino, the City i�ianager reconunended accepting the low bid af Kennedy Fc Striekland Company at $�7,11$.73 using the aT�ernate bid of ti�e Gar Wood body for one truck at'an additional cost of �5�..00. Commissioner Bates moved �hat ths City Nanager's recammendation be accepted and that the contract for �he four trucks be awarded to Kennedy & Strickl.and at.a price o£ $'],11$.73 to include the one Gar Wood body, Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Russell and carried un.animousl�. The Citp I�anager recommended accepting �he low bid og �1,9$3.00 from Burt Lowe S�zpply Company, Tampa, for the water works brass goods for the Pv.blic U�ilities Department. Commisszoner Kennedp moved that the recommendation oi the Citp Manager be appraved and the contract authorizing purchase from Burt Lowe Sugply Company be approved at a total price of �1,9$3•l�0. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ba�es and carried unanimowsZy, • Commissioner Ken;�edy in reporfi:;ag for the Committee on the Marina Lunchroom Lease submitted an analysis of what the financial returns would be to the Citg over a period of years for varying vo�.umes of business from� the pro posals o£ Mr, and Nrs. Willis F. Brown, rir. Frank Photiadis and Messrs. Paul N�eissner and Wm. J. Kelly. Commissioner Bates po3nted out that Mr. Photiadis had revised his proposal to a request for a five year lease with a renawal optiatt for five years and then an option of ineeting competitave bids for ihe next five years, and also tha� Wzllis Brown had included in his proposal 5� of gross sales over �40,000.00. He also stated that Mr. Brown in the Dairy Queen fran�hise would not handle beer and wine, that Mr. Photiadis intended to serve beer and wine on the premises and also sell to take out, and that Messrs. Meissner and Kelly requested package sales only. Commissionar Bates stated tha� the Committee had no specific recommendation since the proposals were s� riearly alike that financially there is not much difference. Mrs. Davis from tite W.C.T.U. addressed the Commission protesting granting a lease to serv� or sell beer and wine on Ci�y pro�erty. Commissioner Russeli moved that W. F. and G. I. Broc,rn be given the Iease for a period oi five years with a�en year option, the rental �o be �100.00 per month for the first two months and $1$0.00 per month thereafter and 5� af all gross sales over �1�0,000.00, and tha� no beer ar wine be served on the premises, but if the�r desa.re to sell beer to take out on the boats, they may bo given the oppartunitg to do so. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates. Durzng the discassion on the motion, Cammissioner Kennedy suggested that a recapture clause at the end of ten years be included in the lease. Since Mr. and Mrs. Brown were not in the audience, the City Manager was asked tn telephane them to get more information. The Manager reported that Mr. Brown progosed to serve sandtviches but no hot Zunches. Acting on that information, Ce�issi.oner Russell wi.thdrew his motion and Coinmissioner Bates withdrew his second-. No further action was taken. J�' �i J� _2_ CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 1, 195�: The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the propased �aving, curbing and drainage oi Pleasant Strest from North Fort Harrison �o Sunset Drive. The City Engineer described thz project and estimated the cost of the pav3.ng would be �1�.20 per front foot and the cost of the drainage would be .61 per front foot or an approsimate total of �4.$0 per front foot. The City Attorney read a let�er from Gaylard Church (Rr. Admiral U.S. Navy - Ret.) protesting the proposed assessment for paving and drainage against his property, Lot 6, Block 6, North Shore Subeiivision, and Lot 30, Sunburst Court Subdivision. He stated that since the proposed paving stops at the west curb of Sun�et Driwe and Lot 6 begins 1$ feet west of the curb, he did not believe his propertp �rquld benefit frnm either paving or drainage. The Citp �ngineer explained tha� Admiral Church's property was na� being assessed fr+r paving but wrould be assessed for drainage as it would be benefited by the drainage. The Mayor suggested that the Gi�p Manager answer Admiral Church's letter and explain the basis for the drainage assessm:ent. Mr. W. E. Spain and Mr. Roy F� Raub were present and approved the project as affected property owners. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the Cammiss3on proceed witli the project and that the proper assessments be made. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried urianimously. The City Mar_ager reported that the project wou?d be advertised far bids to be due at the next meeting. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Pixb].ic Hearings on the request of Nirss Lessie Waters for a 15 foot sstback from South Street and a 15 foot setback line from 1'�adison Avenue ior Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights, az►d the request of M.r. Raymond Faircloth for a 15 foot setback from South Street on �ot 21�, B1ock I, of the same subdivision. The City Manager presented a sketch from the Building Department showing the setbacks of the existing buildir�gs. Commissioner Bates moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be accepted as ours and that the request of Raymond Faircloth for a 15 :£oot building setback on South Street on iot 24 be granted �nd the request of Lessie Waters be granted with reference to South Street but that it not be granted for Madison Avenue and tha� the 25 foot setback be maintained on Madison Avenues Motion was second�d by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented the p�at of Druid Acres submi�ted by f�ir. L. W. Sever as developer. The Ci�p Attorney read the Ietter from the Pine�las Coun�y Health Department addressed to Mr. Sever �:;ich expressed approval of the plat if certain requirements pertaining to installation of septic tanks were met. The City Engineer repor�ed that Mr. Sever had complied with the recommendations rie had made. Commissioner Kennedy moeed �hat the application for approval of plat £or Druid Acres Subdivision be approved sub�ec� to petitioner�s complying wi�h �he Gitp�s requirements of furnishing a bond for completion of construction improve- ments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimouslp. The Citp Manager suggested thaL permission b e given to bring a print of the original oil skin pl�ts to the Commission meetin� for approval and keep the origi- nal on file in his office as it is valuable and might be :I�maged. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that the City Engineer put an endorsement on the print showing �hat the original is on f ile. In regard to assessing 25� of the cost of proposed s�reet lights in the Skperest area against the propertp owners, the Citp Manager reported that the Gity Treasurer said it would be possible to handle this assessment. Co�missfaner Bates pointed out that iP the Commissidn decides that the.City should assume 50� of the cost they would be establishing a policy which would apply to the whole ciiq. Cammissioner Russell reported that some of the property owners on Gulfmto Bay were askir�g for street lights too. The Mayor remarkeel that this policy had already been established by the City paying for th� ne�r lighting on Mandalay. Commissiones Bates ffioved that th� Commission authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lighting of Clevelan� and Rainbow as subraitted on the non- assessable basis where the estimated cost to the City will be approximately �2,200.00 ana a similar cost to the Florida Power Gompany; further that the City estai�lish a policy of lighting alY heavily traveled through s�regts aonditional upon the Florida Pawer Company paying 50�. Motio� was seconde� by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The M2iyor suggested that in order to keep the heavy traffic moving across the Causeway on Sunday afternoons that the drawbridge be kept closed for tv�o or three hours. Commissioner Bates suggested that the Commission go on record as favoring finding a method of closing the drawbridge (except in cases where a sturm warning is up) be�ween the hnurs of three and six o'clock on Sunday a.fternoon, and that to this end Mr, Middleton contact the people that he thinks are bes� qualified to advise him on the m�tter, an@ if it is pnss�.ble, then proceed along tksose lines. Cowmissioa�er Bates sug�ested that the size of the island in th� middle of the street at the east end of the drawbridge be reduced in order to facilitate the flow of tragfic. The Manager was asked to check th3s ma�ter. The Gity Attorney reported that the developers of Skycrest Terrac� Subdivision have offered to install the sewer lines and lift s�ation at their own expense in accor�'ance with City speciiications under the City En�j.neer's super - vision instead of having the Ci�y make the installation as provided for in thezr contract. He requested authorieation from the Commission for amending the contxact. � �� �3- CITY CONIl�iISSIpN ME�'!'ING March 1, 1954 He stated the developers had pos�ed �J,000.00 with the City as bond for agreeing ta pay for this work when it was done by the City and a certain portion was to be as�essed back but now �here would be no assessment. Commissioner Bates moved that the proper City �fficials be authorized to amend the Skyc-res� Terrace sewage agreement along the linzs of our discussion and to permit the dev�lopers �o put in their own plant under the Cityps inspection and specifications; as soon as the contracts have boen signed and the City Attorney, Ci�y Mana��r and the City Engineer are satisfied it is O.K., their funds be released in time to make progress payment� on this job. Motion was saconded hy Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, In answer to an•inquiry from the audience as in Skycrest would be discussed, the Mayor suid the not yet had an opportunity to inspect the affecte� to place ��ne matter on the agenda again. to whether the dr�ainage situation members o.f the Commission had area and asked the City Manager The City Attorney read a letter from Paul H. FJ,eid addressed to the Zoning Board whicl� requested permission to erect a house with two living units on Lot� 1Z and 12, Block A, LaJolla Subdivision, under the hardship provision. Iie also read the Zoning �oard's recommendation which was that since duplex residences are not permitted ia� an ft-1 area, the request should be deni.ed. Commissioner RusseTl moved that the Zoning Boardts ruling on the request of Paul H. Reid to erect a house with two separate livin� units on Lots 1� and Z2, Block A, La Jo11a Subdivision, be upheld and the request denied. Motion was secqnded by Commissioner Bates and carried unaniraouslyo Relative to the offer made by the County Boarc; of Public Instruction som� time ago to gi.ve the east 50 feet of the school pro��rty as a right-of-way for Grand AVenue (Hercules) betv✓een Druid Road and Gulf-to�-Bap Boulevard, the Citp Managex reported that he had been assured by the C'ounty Engineer that the County would install the paving provided the City would secure an additional thir�y feet of right-of-way. The Gity Attorney stated tha City already had a 30 foot right-of� way dedica4ed by plat for the north 6b3 feet between Gulf-to-Bay and Turner Street, The Gity Pdanager explained that Mr. F, John Mann, the owner of acreage east of the school property, had been contacted anci he had expressed his wiTlingness to give the necessary 30 foot right-of-wap Y�s�ween Turner and Druid. Gommissioner Bates moved that the City Attorney be �uthorized to prepare the deed and acespt it on behalf of the Gity for 30 feet �f right-of-:�raq from Druid to Turner on Grand (Herculesj Avenue fra� Mr. F. John Mann, yfotion was seconded by Commissioner K�nnedy and carried unanimously. Comm�.ssioner Russell moved that tne city accept the 50 foo� right-of-way irom the County provided the City secures the right-of-:�ay from Mr. F. John Mann. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanxmously. Thie City Ma.nager suggested relieving the traffic situation and the parking problem in the Drew and Myrtle Avenue area by widening the south side o£ Drew Street five £eet between Myrtle and tne Seaboard. Railroad. He explained that there was a no parking regulation on both sides oi the street now and tha� the owners oi businesses in that block felt that their customers needed parking space. Commissioner Russell moved that the project to widen Drew Street between Mprt�� Avenue and the Seaboard Railroad on the south side for the sum of �$27.00 be approved and the City Nlanager and the City Engineer look into the matter of widening Drew £urther on to Fort Harrison Avenue. Motion was second�d by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unaniraously. The proposed airport lease with Mr. Robert Bickerstaff was discussed as presented by Mr. Llopd Phillips, attorney for Mr. Bickerstaff. Several amend�aen�s were su�ested by the Commissioners which were noted by the City Attorney for inclusior� in the lease. Commissioner 3ates moved that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the lease between the City and Mr. Bickerstaff for a term of thirty-ona years, the l�ase to be amended to conform with the terms discussed• �1. The lease to contain no warranty of tit?e; 2. A provisi.on that the City shall have access to its wells and pumps; 3o No assignmont without the Commissionts approwal. 4• Elimination of the seaplane provision if waz�ranted; if a seaplane base is decided upon, they are to have the first chance at it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously, The Citg Engineer stated that the plans for �he Negra Swxmmi�g Pool had been revised to rovide for a 25 yard pool rather than a 25 meter paol at an estimated savings of �3,g00.00. Commissioner Kennedy sug�est$d thaL• bids be secured on the project as a whole and a3so on the pool and dressing rooms as separat� units. Commissioner Kennedy moved that new bids be called for an the 2g ya��d pool to meeL the requirements of the A.A.U. with a companion bid for dressing rooms and showers, unit pri�es to be quoted on the pool and dressing rooms, the pool separately from the dressing rooms; also the privilege of making a combination bid as the same contractor might want to build both of them; the contractor to use either goured wall construction pr gunnite accordind to the City Engineerts specifications. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commiss.toner Bates moved tha� the City Attorney take the necessary steps to bring Druid Acres into the City limits. Motion was seconded by �ommissioner Russell and carried unanimously. 0 � J 4 � -4- CIi"Y COI�IISSION MEETING March 1, 1954 The City Engineer reported that a drainage problem existed on Duncan Avenue in the area af Druid Road due to the fact that a storm sewer discharges into the ditch at Duncan Avenue and Gulf-to-Bay Baulevard. It was his opinion that there was some obligation on the part of the City t� help in the drainage problaan since the Ci�y is dumping water in�o that drainage ditch. He stated tha� �t would be necessary to install 330 feet of 36 inch pipe, either concrete or corrugated, at an approximate cast oi �10.00 a foot. Miss Glady� Duncan, thz owner of the affected ys�p�operty, was present and on being questioned stated that she was willing to bring �.nto the C3ty limits tliree lots east of Duncan Avenue and three,lots west of Duncan �v�nue and would bring in that part of her pr�perty west of Dunean whenever it is subdivided. +:omffiissioner Russell moved tlxat the �ity install 330 feet of 36 inch m ipe, either concrete or c�rrugated, whichever the City Engineer figures would be � tY.�e best and cheapest, and that for this project Miss Duncan will bring into the Ci�v limits three lots east of Duncan Avenue and three lots west af Duncan Avenue � and, when subdivide¢i, all of her other property t�est of Duncan Avenue, in considera- t�on of which she will release and indemnify the Citp for any alleged los� or amage, present ar future, res�:Iting from :?r�ai.nage as planned. M�tio� was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried una imousl �„� �,.,� ��o/�,� tz � �y.r� The Mayor suggested that Item , Appointm��nt of two Hecreation Board Memtaers, be deferred. The City I�anager presen�Pd a Resolution requiring twelve property ownars to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Bates moved the Resolut3on be adopted. Motion was saconded by Commissioner Russell and c arri�d ur�animously. The Gity Attornep read a letter addressed to the Advisory Committee of the Employees� Pension Fund by John R. Davey in which he requested retirement due to age and physical disability, the re�irement to be effective February 12, 1954• He also read a communication addressed to the Board of City Commissionex�s as Trustees for the Pension Fund from the Advisory Committea recommending Mr. Davey+s retiremen� on a pension of �64.34 monthly due to physical disability and submiL•ted a certifi- cate from Dr. John D. Hagood as to Mr. DaveyTs physical condition. The letter from the Advi�ory Committee on the Pensian Fund is set iorth in the following pages of these minutes and by reference is made a part hereof. Commissioner Russell moved that Mr. John R. Daveg be retired on a pe_nsion of �61�.34 �� accordance r�ith the provisions nf the Pension Act. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The �faqor requested tT�e Manager �o write Mr, Davey a letter of comnendation for his long and faithful service. Pdr. K. D. Briley addressed the Comma.ssion saying that in ax� effort to expedite this matter of the CityTs connections to the County water system at Gulf-to-Bay and Belcher Road, his firm had prepar�ed a short interim report with three sketches showing three separate p3ans. Plan I 20�' line along Gulf-to-Bay from Belcher Road to the px�esent elevated tank on Gulf-to-Bay at a cost of.�100,000.00. Plan II 20TM line from Belcher Road along Gulf-to�Bay to Hercul�s Street and also 10" line irom Gulf-to-Bay along Hercules to Cleveland, then an $�� line north to Drew to tie in with the 6T� line on Drew. Est. cost �45,�00.00. Plan III Installation of 10", $TM and 6T1 lines north along Hercules and a small booster pump to be located at the corner of Hercules and. Gulf-to-Bay E3oulevard, but the baoster pump wauld need to be abandoned 3n �he master plan. �20,000.00. In considering Plan III, it was suggested bp the Commissioners that the booster pump be �.ocated in a different area at the foot o.� the hill and that another £eed�r line be included to serve the north section of the Gitg�. Mr. Brzlsg submitted his revised estimat�e of the plan as suggested by the Commissioners. He said it vrould inciude a ten inch main on Hercules for two blocks and an $TM line connecting; an eight inch line along Ridgewood bo feed inta the downtown system; also a 12t� line on Palmetto. He said ti�e booster pump at Gulf-to-Bay and Hercules could be omitted at the present +irae and the one at Hillcrest and �leveland cou�d be put in. He stated all of this installation could be used in the f1�na]. over-all plan. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commf.ssion authorize the expenditure of approximately �35,000.00 to supplement our water system as indica�:edl here ir. accordance with the plans submitted wnich is roughly an increase in line capacity from the present wells No. 29, 30, anci 31 and a booster pump at Hillcrest and Clevelanci, a 10" and an $�P line on Hercules an� as otherw�3.se recommended by the Engineer an� the Citq Pdanager. P�totion was seconde� by Commissioner Russell and carried unanYmously. The Qommission now adjourned as the City Commission and a cting as Trustee� of the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commis�ioner Bates which was seconded by � Commissianer Russell and carried unanimously, admitteci Dean Ho�.com Sigler and Kenneth Pearson Williamson, Policemen in the Police �epartment, into membership in t$e Pension Plan. There b�ing no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:�.5 P,M. Attest: � � . �y u zto: n er � Mayor- oz�nis ner CTTY GOMMISSION ME�TING March 1, 1951� Mayor-Cora�nissioner Herbest M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, iN, E. Strang, Jr. John W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy Gentlemen: February 26, 1954 The City Commission will. meet in Regular Session at the City Hal:. Auditorinm on Monday, Ma�:wh 1, 1954, for the pur�ose oi discussing the items listed on th� attached agend�. Meeting �ime wi�l be at 1:30 p.m. �cra: s Enclosure V�ry truly yours, /s/ F. C, Middleton City Manager Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 1, 1954 �ity H :�11 Auditoritun 1:3o p.m. 3 8" � 1. Invocation, The Rev. 0. F. Hanna. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regulax Meeti.ng of February I5, 1g54, 3. Opening of bids for: A. Franklin and Pierce Street Pav�men�. 1�. Awarding of bids fnr! A. Four New Trucks B. Water Works �rass Goods for Public Utilities. C. Leasing I.unchroom in Clearwater Mari�na. 5• Pubiic Hearing for the paving and drainage on Pleasant Street. 6. Continuation of Public Hearijgs: A. Reques� of Lessie Waters for a fifteen foot building setback line f,om South St. on Lot 1, �31ock I, Lakeview Heights Sub, an� a fifteen foot building setback line frc�� Madison Ave. from Lots 1 and 2, Block I, Lakeview Heights Sub. B. Request of Ra}rmond Fairc:loth for a fifteen foot bu� lding setback line from South St. on Lot 2y., Blocic I, Lakeview Heights 3ub. 7. Com.�nissicn's consideration of: A. Approval o� Plat for Druid Acres Subdivision. 8. Report on Skgcrest iigh�ting and draznage. C� Amendmen� of Skycrest Terrace Agreement regarding sewage. D, Zoning Board's ruling on request from Paul H. Reid regarding the erection of a house with tvao separate l�.ving units on Lots 1Z and 12, Block A, La Jolla Subdivision. E. Fiftp foot street right of way fram the S�hool Board.. Location between Gulf to Bay B1vd. and Druid Aoad, just east o£ Central Pinellas High School. F, En�ineerts report on Status of the i4egro Swimming PooZ. G. Project to widen Drew St. between Mprtle Ave, and Seaboard Rai].raad on the south szde. H. Ai�port Lease. Ie Report on drainage for intersection of Druid Road and Duncan Aee. �. Appointment of twro Recreation Board Members. �. Utility Improvements. 9. Lot Mowing Applications. 10. Anp item not on the agenda will be considered with the conse�t of the Commission. Adjournment �omII►issian acting as Trustees for the Pensian Plan. Mro Oliver H. Andersan, Building Inspector Sec. Planning Commision City af Clearwater City �all Clearwater, Florida Dear Sira Jan. 1$, 1954 As I verbally explained to you on about Deca $th, that I would request a variation.to install a kitchenette in addition to the regular kitchen in a house I propose to build on I,ots 11 & 12 in �lock nAt� of LaJolla Subdivision on Granada Street �nrl as listed in P1at Book 10, page '�6 of �he Public Records of Plnellas County. I am enclosing ane set of' pz°ints of sheets I, 2& 7 of tne tenat3,ve plans of the proposed house for the Planning Commission's review. The r�strictions as inaluded i.n my deed, and I quote in part: (a) The followi�g restrictions effec�ive v.n�il the year 1955. iI assume that means until and including Dec. 32, 1954, •unless renswed or at least a subject for review at that time.) ��7 CITY CONIMISSION MF�ETING March 1, 1954 (Continued) (b) Only one dwelling excepting garage ox servan�s house shall be erected on each lot or p]:at, and �he same shall be used excl.usively for a dwelling and occupied by ane family. (c) in part) Limi� of cost �$,000. (I assume the intent of this is no� l.ess than ��,000.) The reason for re uestin this v2riation hai� ve a maiden Aunt, Miss. Grace L. eic3 of New York City, who 3s approximately six yaars clder than I, and who wish�s to cpme and live with us. Ho�rever, she would like very much to have quarters so that she cQuld be independent of my wife and I a� t3mes when we may Y,ave guests in whom she has no interesL, or v3ce versa, Since I have never had any brothers or sisters, and she i� nearer my age than any og her brothers or sisters, she has taken the place of a sister �.n my life. Thus tha reason I am desirous of her sharing our household ori the above basis. Restr•i ct;.ons �hink I am fully aware of the intent of the restrictions as outlined in the deeds, which are as follovrs: Tha� Motels, apartcnent houses, raoms for tourists and per�anent roomers as tenants for financi�l gain are not to be permitted. iMy position with regard to intent and literal meania�g oi the r�stri.ctionsm 1. First dsfine a Faml�Y Webster: �'� FamiZg is a succession �f persans connect�d by bl.00d, name etc; a grou� of persons �orming a household including servants etc. As I see it, I am violating none of these restrictions, As per definition g.teen above, my wife, aunt, daughter & myself are cer�ainly a family by blood, name and civil law. 2. I see nothing in the restrictians or anything implied that stat�s how many kitchens, baths, closets or Uedrooms may be built into or li�nits the size, quanti�y, or location of the equipment. Surely the �$,00� minimum will be exceeded. 3. Apparently if I cal�. the apariment servan� quarters and emnlop mq Aunt as a servant the conditions would be met. Alterna�ive I could build two houses, one on each lot at a minimum cost af each of �$,000 and thus satisfy the conditions. No restrictions to renting or selling a one famil� unit are in the deed. Wouldntt the Planning Commission and the other Property Owners on the s treet rather see one house, such as T have in mind to build, and which I think, �,rill b� a credit and valuable addition to the street and ra.eighbo�hood, erected and used for the purpose I have stated, than to have ttao �$,Uv^� houses erected on �he lots. I therefore request the Planni�g Commassion to give me a definite ruling on my request, so that I may proceed with my plans and specigications. At present it is my intention to accepti bids early in 1955, so that the house will be ready for me to occupy in the .fall, vahea I expect to move to �learwa�er to become � permanent resi@ent. Yours very truly, /s/ Paul H. Reid (1105 Maple Avenu�, IJiagara Falls, N.Y.) P.S. If a� a latsr date the Heal:th Department orders sewers installed on the nor�h si@e of Granada Street at the rear oi my lots, I would apprecia�e tieing informed, so that I m�� adjust my plans in accc�rdance with any such order. To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. of Zoning Board Subject: Request of Pau1 H. Reid Feb. 5, '•954 The Board recommends the denial of the request of Paul H. R��d, asking for the Board's ruling regarding the eriaction of a house with two (2) separate living units on lots 11 ar�d 12 Block !� of LaJolla Subdivision (under the Hardship ruling). The Board fe�ls that the pYan submatted shows twa (2) definite living units that is classed as a Duplex Residence, which is not permitted in this Area, zoned Resident�tal R-1, (single iamilq only. Attached heresvith is a eopy of Mr. Reid's request, also a floor plan oi' the house menti�ned in his request. ,; CITY CONIMISSION R�ETING March 1, 1954 Honorable Board of City Commissioners Clearwater, F].orida Gentlemen: January 26, 1q54, Re• John Davey - Application for Retirement Departmenterrequestingethat he�beMretired undex�thepEmployees�hPensiox��Plantdu� to physical disabilities as evidenced bq t:�e doctor's certificate accorapanying this letter, this retirement to be effective Feb. 12, 1g5�.. Mr. Davey began his service with the City October 12, 1937, and will, in 2�ccordance with Se:.tion Fivs of the Emplo ees� Pension Act as amend�:rl by the 1953 LegislaLure, receive benefitg in amount of �64•34 based on the table set out below: Oct. 12, 1937 to Feb. 12, 195�i - 16 1/3 yrs. �11,$13.60 Salary last five years �verage Salasy per year �2,36�.�2 2� oi Average Salary per yr. x 47.16�,4 �772,1333 �772.13 ; 12 � �61�.34. monthlg pension (yrs. o£ service) per year We hereby recommend that Mr. Davey be granted a pension of �64.34 monthly, starting Feb. 12, 1954. '�ery truly yours, Advisory Committee af the Employeest Pensien �and /s/ Paul Kane, Cha.irman /s/ Helen Peters /s% Dick Nelson I�,�;reby certify the ab�ove dates ax�d calculations to be correct according to the records of tlais office. /�/ Frank Abernathy City Treasurer HonorabJ.e Cit;y Commissioners February 19, 1954 �learwater, Flarida Gentlemen: As Trustees o�' the City of Clearwater Emgloyees� ?ensian Fund, you are hereby notified that Dean Holcom Sigler, a policeman in the Police Department, has been duly examined by a local physi�ian and designated by him as a��first class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 15, 1953. He is knder d�5 years of age and mee�s the requirements of our Civi1 Service. It is hereby secommended by the Advisorq Committee tha� he be accepted into membership. Honorable City Commissioners �learwater, Florida Gentlemen: Very trulp yours, Advisory Committee of the Employees� Pension Fund /s/ Pau? Kane, Chairman /s j �7ick �:Nelsan s /s% Helen Peters Februarp 19, 1954 As Trustees of the Gity oi Clearwater Employeess Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that iCenneth Pearson Wi113amson, policeman in the Police Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designateci by h3m as a"first class" risk. The above employee t�egan his service with the Citp on July 31, 1953• He is under 45 years of �ge and meets the requirements c►f our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Commit�ee that he be accepted into membership. Very trulp yours, Advisory Committee of the E�ployees* Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Aick PTelson /s/ Helen Peters . � r CITY COMNIISSION MEETING March 1, 1954 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined bp the City Commission of the City af Clearwater, Flarida, that the property described below should bs cleaned of weeris, grass and�or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notica �.nd failure oi the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respectiva property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the G3ty Commiasion of the City of �Yearwater, r^larida, that �he following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush witha.n ten (10) days after notice in writin� to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the Citp shall perforr� such cleaning and charge the costs thereaf against the z�espeetive properties in accordance with Section 12� of the �hartar of the City of Clearwater, as amended. NAME DESCRIPTION CC�ST Mr. James C. Karas Lot 2 5.00 �ox t�03 Beverly Heights �learwater, Florida Wilbur R. R�sh Lot 2, Block A 5.00 15$> S. Ft. Harrison Carolina Terrace Clearwater, Florida J. S. Fornara Lot 25 5.00 1226 Springdale Rd. Glenwood Estabes A.tlanta, Ga. Hugh W. Harrzson Lot 4, Block B, Unit 6 �.00 41$0 Gray Ave. Skycrest Detroit, Mich, Riclzard F. Schmid Lot 5, Block B, Unit 6 5.00 1915 Cleveland Skycrest Clearwater, Florida John R. Burnisor� Lot 5, Block C, Unit 6 5,00 Box $2 Skycrest Clearwater, Florida Bert D. 3horter Lot 13, Block J 5.00 RFD �3 Boulevaxd Heights Middletown, N.Y. Isador Zitlin Lot 1, Block E, Unit 5 5.00 1520 I,aura Skycrest Clearwater, Florida Lino Chiarpotti Lo:s 19 an� 2Q, Block A �..00 315 1+fagnolia Highland Grove Clearwater, Flarida Jessie P. Downing Zot 21, B1ock A 2.00 1212 VToodlawn Highland Grove Clearwater, Florida . Edith I:omer Lot 22, Slock A 2.00 523 Cleveland Highland Grove Clearwater, Florida James E. Hy;nan Lotcs 23 and 2y., B1ock A 1�.00 1455 Grove St. Highland Grove Clearwater, Florida PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Comniission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, tnis lst day o£ NIarch, A, D, 1954. ATTEET; /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk City Clerk City Qf Clearvrater /s/ Herbert M. Bro�tn Mayor�Commissioner F'�b. z5� 1954 Dlearrrater, Fla. Re: Notice of Public Hearing a Drainage and Paving oF Pleasant Street Sis: Please be advised th3t objection is made �o any assessment of costs for tYte improvements to Pleasant St;�eet as setc forth in your RTetice of Fublic Hearing against my property Lot 6 Bk. 6-?dor�h Shore Suhdivision and Lot 30 Sunburst Court Division. The paving contemplated stops at the w�st curb of Sunse't Drive. Lot fi, Bk. 6 begins 1$ ft. west of this curb. This lot is wedge-shaped with a base of 25 ft. along tne west side of Sunset Drive and runnir_g to the agex near the waterfront forming �che north border of Loti 30 Sunburst Ct. Subdivislon. It is a remnant of North Shore Subdivision due to Pleasant St. crossing Sunset Drive at an angle. Assessed far 200.00 it is actuaZly of little value being too small. and badly shaped for improvemer.t o£ any kind. The improvements to Fleasant St. would be of no benefit whatsoever to this piece oi propertye (Continued} � CITY C�IISSION MEETING March 1, 1954 (Continued) Lot 30 Sunburst Court Division does not abut on any part of Fleasant St, nor would any improvements contempbated be of any benefit to this proper�y, I therefor object to being assessed for any part of the costs of either the drainage or the pavemen� contem�lated on Pleasant whic�a do not benefit in any way this property. Res �ctfully, �/ Gaylord Church Rr. Admiral U.S. Navgr - Ret. 3 R C�