07/12/1954
Herbert M. Brown
John W. Bates
G. L. Kennedy
Jack Russell
W. E. strang, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Comm:tssioner
Comm1ssi6ner
Commissioner
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
_July 12, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in Special Session at
City Hall, Monday, July 12, 1954, at 1:30 p.m. with the following members present:
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Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
Geo. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
C1 ty Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced the invocation would be
dispensed with. He informed those present that the 2~ year old da~hter of the
Reverend Robert E. Coleman had died Sunday evening and he requested that those
present engage in a looment of silent prayer for Reverend Coleman and his family.
The Mayor asked Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., attorney for the Florida Power,
as to whether they wished a public hearing on the Power Corp. IS request ror a
permit to construct an electric sub-station on the site originally selected
(Lot 84, Mandalay Unit No.5) or the alternate site in Block 87, Mandalay Unit
No.5. Mr. Casler reported that the owners of the property in Block 87 had been
contacted and had expressed their willingness to sell their properties to the Power
Corp. and they wished a public hearing on the site in Block 87. The Mayor asked
for a showing of hands of those who were opposed to the new site and six persons
so indicated their opposition. Being questioned as to the type oC constr~ction
they proposed to use, Mr. Casler stated that the station would consist of steel"'
poles, approximately 16' high, that the cable would come in underground and
will leave the substation underground. The City Attorney read a letter addressed
to the Commission b~ Mr. Harry W. Shep'rd objecting to the new site (Block 87,
Mandalay Unit No.5). He also read a letter addressed to the Commission by Mrs.
Juanita W. Anderson objecting to this site being used for a sub-station, The
Commission heard objections from Mr. R. D. Meeker, Lewis Trenton, and Russell W.
Pratt. Mr. A. M. Kruze, of the Clearwater Beach Association, said he had been
informed that there was a comparabJ.e electric sub-station on 28th street in St.
Petersburg and that he had inspected the station and found it neat and well kept,
that he believed it would be improved when the plantings reach their full growth.
The City Attorney read the following letter:
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Clearwater Beach Association
Clearwater Beach, Florida
June 22, 1954
To the Hon. Mayor
City Commissioners
Ci t~r Manager
City of Clearwater
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the proposed construction of' an electric sub-station on
Clearwater Beach by the Florida Power Corporation.
In view of the action of the City Building Inspector denying the application
for a building permit for the construction of reference sub-station on Lots 19
and 20, Block 84, Mandalay Unit No, 5, the Zoning Committee of the Clearwater
Beach Association, at a meeting held on June 21, 1954, adopted the following
resolution:
1. That the appeal from the action of the City Building Inspector
be not sustained.
2. That the Florida Power Corporation be permitted to construct the
reference facility on the properties known as the wndedicated
part of Lot 4, Lot 5, and Lot 6 of Block 87, Mandalay Unit No.5,
subject to the proviston that the full usable area oC these lots
may be effected by the construction of a sea wall and backfill.
The alignment of said wall to be an extension in a northerly direction
of the sea wall on the eastern side of the Maritime Youth Center.
It is understood that the oart of Lots 4 and 5 may be acquired at a reasonable
figure but that the acquisition of Lot 6 may require the institution of
condemnation proceedings by the Florida Power Corporation.
Respectfully submitted for your consideration.
President
Clearwater Beach Assn.
(sl John K. Batstone
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 12, 1954
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Having heard this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objections,
Commissioner Russell moved that the request of Florida Power Corp. for
permission to erect an electric sub-station on Lot 4, less right-of-way for
street, and on Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 87, Mandalay Unit No.5, the property
described lying north of the Youth Maritime Center and between Bay Esplanade
and Clearwater Bay be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates stated that this was with the under-
standing that the Power Corp. would beautify the property.
After hOlding this continuation of appeal of Florida Power to the act of
City Building Inspector denying application for building permit for construction
of electric sub-station on Lots 19 and 20, Block 84, Mandalay Unit No.5, and a
permit having been granted for different site, Commissioner strang moved that the
permit be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented the tabulation of bids on three cars of 611
Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Water Pipe and recommended the approval of the bid
of the United states Pipe and Foundry Company. Commissioner Bates moved that
the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the bid be awarded to the United
States Pipe and Foundry Company at $1.68 per foot, rail delivery, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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Item 2 B on the Agenda was deferred at the request of the City Manager.
The City Manager submitted a tabulation of the bids for dry cleaning of Pol~ce
and Fire Department uniforms for the next 12 months. He recommended that the bid of
the Sanitary Cleaners be approved. Commissioner Strang moved the City Manager's
recommendation be approved and the bid be awarded to the Sanitary Cleaners. Mot~on
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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The City Manager stated that when the license for the Bayside Trailer Pal,~
located at 3535 Gulf to Bay Boulevard had been checked, it was found that this
location had not been approved as a site for a trailer park by the City Commission.
He said that the present owner and operator, Mr. Wallace Reinhold, had been under
the impressIon that the former owner had obtained approval. City Manager said that
Mr. Reinhold had met all the City's requirements and also the County's requirements
exceptin~ the installation of one pump which will be installed before the winter
season begins. He said that the balance of the sewer system is adequate and it was
his recommendation and the recommendation of the City Engineer that this site be
approved. In view of the recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Kennedy
moved that the location of the trailer park operated by Mr. Reinhold at 3535 Gulf-
to Bay Boulevard be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney read the following letter:
JEFFERSON STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Greensboro, North Carolina
December 23, 1953
Mr. Frank Abernathy, City Treasurer
p. O. Box 1348
CleaFwater, Florida
Loan 19 944 City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Abernathy:
The unpaid principal of this loan is now $6,626.22 with the 6% interest paid
to December 11, 1953, It will be satisfactory for your City to reduce this
principal to $3,000. We will accept this reduction without fee and if you
wish to take advantage of this, you may for.ward us a check for $3,626.22...-......
Altho~h this loan contract does not provide for extra payments, we are happy
to make an exception and allow the City of Clearwater this privilege.
Yours very truly,
Is/ M. E. Tate
ASSISTANT MANAGER
The Mayor suggested that it would be desirable from the City's view point to
pa~ off this mortgage in full. Since the Insurance Company's letter was not
clear as to the amount it would require to clear off the entire obligation, it
was suggested that a letter be written to the company to ascertain if it would be
possible for the City to payoff the entire obligation and to find out what sum
would be required to accomplish this. Commissioner Russell moved the proper
officials be authorized to write the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
to see if the mortgage could be paid off in full and if it is found that this can
be done, payment be authorized. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
-July 12, 1954-
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The City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Manager by Mr. A. T.
Cooper, Jr., attorney for Miss Gladys DuncRn calling attention to the motion
passed by the Commission relative to the drainage problem at Duncan Avenue and Druid
Road on March 1st. The motion was cited in part--Ilin consideration of which she,
Miss Duncan, will release and indemnify the City for any a1le.ged lOBS or damage
present or future resulting from drainage as planned." The letter stated that while
Miss Duncan was willing to assume the responsibility for damage to her property, she
was unwilling to be responsible for damage to any property not belonging to her.
The letter suggested that the motion be amended as to leave Miss Duncan responsible
ro~ her own property. Commissioner Bates moved that the motion of March 1, 1954
be amended in the following manner: after the word Ildamage" add the words "to
her property", Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and carried unanimously.
The C1.ty Manager quoted that he had on deposit a check in the amount of
$4,375,00 and a signed water main extension contract in Highland Plnes Subdivision
No.4. He stated that the contract carried the provision that no refund would be
made on lawn meters. It was the Mayor's suggestion that the City would not grant
lawn meters in those areas lying outside of the City limits and it wu~ suggested
that the City increase its rates on those water meters already installed.
Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager be authorized to accept this check
and to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and
carried unanimously. Commissioner Kennedy moved that as a matter of publiC policy
the practice of granting permission for the installation of lawn meters outside
the City limits be discontinued. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
car~ied unanimously,
The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids on Comprehensive Automobile
Liability Insurance on the City fleet, the tabulation showine the assets and
liabilities and financial ratings or the companies submitting bids. Mr.
Brotherton, or the Brotherton Insurance Agency, the low bidder, stated that his
company reinsures a part of their liability, that their premium was based on the
number of City owned units and/or hired units. He sa~d that his company had paid
10% annual dividend for several years. Commissioner Russell moved that the
Automobile Comprehensive Liability Insurance bid be awarded to Condon-Meek at
$3,337.50 for the reason that it was a much older company and had much more in the
way of assets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates. After further discussion,
,the motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Russell and Commissioner Bates withdrew his
second. Commissioner Strang moved that the Auto Comprehensive Liability Insurance
bid be placed with the Brotherton Insurance Company at a premium of $3,249.02,
the low bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney submitted a sketch of a proposed parking lot provided for
~n an agreement with Maas Brothers and asked that the Commission designate the
exact area to be allocated for this purpose. Commissioner Bates moved that the
'area lying west of the 400' line be designated as a parking area. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
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Mr. W. D. Owens was present for the purpose of discussing with the City
Commission the constructlon of groins jointly by himself and the City on the South
end of Clearwater Beach Island. Following discussion, Commissioner Bates moved
that the City Commission go on record that the City will join in the construction
of 1-1/2 groins on the south end of Clearwater Beach Island by the best means
available. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Kennedy suggested that Mr. Owens go ahead with the construction of
2 groins in order to determine the unit cost and to determine the best method of
procedure.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETI'NG
-July 12, 1954-
THOMPSON AND COOPER
Attorneys at Law
Clearwater, Florida
June 22, 1954
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
RE:
Gladys Duncan Subdivision
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Dear Mr. Middleton:
Miss Gladys Duncan has called my attention to the agreement reached with
the City concerning the drainage problem on her property on Druid Road, I am
happy to know that a settlement of this matter is in the offing.
Miss Duncan handed me an excerpt from the minutes o~ the Clearwater City
Commission meeting of March 1, 1954. I believe that the motion made by
Commissioner Russell correctly states the agreement made by Miss Duncan with
the City. However, I have one question to ask in regard to same. The motion
reci tes : II - -in consideration of whicli she, Miss Duncan, will release and
indemnify the City for any alleged loss or damage, present or future, resulting
from drainage as planned.1I
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Miss Duncan is perfectly willing to assume the responsibility for damage
to her own property; however, she is unwilling to indemnify the City and be
responsible for damage to any property which is not hers. As you know, this
drainage water would pass through Miss Duncan's property by means of. the
culvert contemplated, and would pass on to property to the south of her. I
do not think the Commission intended that Miss Duncan shoulder the responsibility
for damage to property not belonging to her.
Will you please clarify this? I will appreciate hearing from you at your
earliest ponven1ence.
Very truly yours,
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Harry W. Shepard
67 Kipling Plaza
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City of Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
I protest the erecting of a sub-station for the Florida Power Corporation on
the site indicated in the notice of June 30th. I just purChased Lots 1 and 2
Block 78 (87) Mandalay Unit 5. I have contracted for a sea-wall and plans
are being drawn for an elaborate building. It is needless for me to tell
you what that would do to my property.
I fully realize that the Power Co. must have a site. The City owns and leases
to the Clearwater Yacht Club property. Why couldn't the brees be cleared out
between the boat slips and the fence and the sub-station erected there. In
that way nobody would suffer. It would be entirely hidden on the one side by
the closed slips.
I will be out of town July 12th and therefore cannot be at the hearing.
V'ery truly yours,
(s( H. W. Shepard
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 12, 1954
The Ci�y Commission of the City of C1.2arwater met in Special Session ati
City Ha11, Monday, July 12, 1954, at 1:3� p.m, with the foJ.lowing members preaent:
Herbert M. Brown
Jahn W. Eates
G. L. FCennedy
Jack Rusaell
W. E. Strang, Jr,
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M, Phillips, Jr.
Geo. T, McClamma
S. Lickton
Mayor--Commissioner
Commisaioner
Commissibner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
City Attorney
-0hief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced the invocation would be
dispensed with. He informed those present that the 22 year old daughter of the
Reverend Robert E. Coleman had died Sunday evening and he requested that those
present engage in a moment of silent prayer for Reverend Coleman and his family.
The Mayor asked Mr, E, B. Casler, Jr., attorney fbr the Florida Power,
as to whether they wishec] a public hearing on the Power Corp.'s request for a
permit to constxuct an electric sub-station orz the site originally selected
(I,ot 84, Mandalay Unit No. 5) or the alterr_ate site in Block 87, Mandalay Unit
No, 5. Mr. Casler reported that the owners of the property in Block 87 had been
contacted and had expressed thei.r Willingness to sell their properties to the Pc��rer
Corp, and they wishea a public hearing on the site in B1ock 87. The Mayox asked
for a showing of hands of those who were opposed to the new site and six persons
so indicated their �pposition. Being questioned as to the type of construction
they prc�posed to use, Mr. Casler stated that the station would consist of steel�
poles, approximately 16' high, that the cablz would come in underground and
wi11 leave the substaf;ion underground, The City Attorney read a letter addressed
to the Commission b Mr. Harry W. Shep�rd objecting to the new site {Block 87, ---
Mandalay Unit No. 5�. He also read a letter addressed to the �ammission by Mrs.
Juanita W. Anderson objecting to this site bein� used for a sub-station. The
Commission heard objectlons from Mr. R. D. Meeker, Lewis Trentori, and Russell Vf.
Pratt. Mr. A. M. Kruze, of the Clearwater Beach Association, sr�.id he had been
informed that there was a comparabl� electric sub-station on 28th Street in St.
Petersburg and that he had inspected the station and found it neat and well kept,
that he believed it would be impr�ved when the plantings reach their full �rowth.
The Cit,y Attorney read the following letter:
Clearwater Beach Association
Clearwa�er Beaeh, Florida
June 22, i95�
To tr�e Hon . Mayor
City Commissioners
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the proposed construction of an electric aub-station on
Clearwater Beach by the Florida Power Corporati�n.
Ir� view of the action of the City Building Tnspector denying the agglication
for a building permit for the construcbion of reference sub -sta�ion �, Lo�s lj
and 20, Bloek 84, Mandalay Unit N�. 5, the Zoning Committee of the Clearwater
Beach Association, at a meeting held on J�zne 2a., 1g54, adopted the followin�
r4solui;ion:.
1. That the appeal from the action of the City Building Inspector
be not sus�ained.
2. That she Flor3.da Power Corpora�ion be permitted to construct the
refErence fac•flity on the properties �cnown as the undedicated
part of Lot 4, Lot 5, and I,ot 6 0�' Block 87, Nandalay Unit No, 5,
subject to the provision that thP full usable area of these lots
may be ef'f'ected by the construction of a sea wall and backfill.
The alignmgn� of said wall to be an extens3on in a northerly �irection
of the sea wall on the eastern side �f the Maritime Youth Ceni;er.
I� is understood that the part of Lots 4 and 5 may be acquire� at a reasnnable
figure but that the ac�lu�sition of Lot o' may require the institution of'
condemnation procePdings by the Florida Power Corporation.
Respectfully submit�ed for your consideration.
President -
Clearwater Beach Assn.
�sl John K. Batstone
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CTTY CqMMTSSION A'I�ETING
July 12, 1954
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Having heard this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objeetions,
C�mmissioner Russell muved that the request of Florida Power Corp, for
perrnission to erect an Plectric sub-station on Lot 4, less right-of-way for
street, and on Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 87, R4andalay Unit No. 5, the property
described lying north of �he Youth Maritime Center dnd between Bay Esp].anacle
and Clearwater Bay be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissionex Kennedy and
ca.rried unanimously. Commissioner Bates stated that this was wtth the under-
standing that the Power Corp. would beautify the property.
After holding this continuation of appea�. of Florida Power to the act of
City Building Inspector denying application for building permit for construction
of electric suk�-station on Lots lg and 20, Block 84, M�.ndalay tTnit No. 5, and a
permit having been granted for different site, Commissioner Strang moved that the
permit be denied. Motion was waconded by Gommissioner Russe7.1 and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented the tabuiai;ion of bids on three caxs nf 6"
Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Water Pipe and recommended the approval of the bid
of the United States Pipe and Foundr.y Company. Commissioner Bates moved that
the City Pianager�s recommendation be approved and the bid be awarded to the United
States Pipe and Foundry Company at $1.68 per foot, rail delivery, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimouuly.
Item 2 B on the Agenda was deferred at the request of the City Manager.
The City Manager submit�ed a tabulation of the bids for dry cleaning of Police
and Fire Department uniforms for the next 12 mcnths. He recommended that �,;he bid of
the Sanitary Cleaners be approved. Commissioner S-�rang moved the City Manager�s
recommendation be approved and the bid be awarded to the Sanitary Cleaners, Motion
was seconded by Commisaioner Russell and carried tznanimously, �
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^1he City Manager stai;•�d that vahen the license for the Bayside Trailer � --�
located at 3535 Gulf to Bay Boulevard had been checked, it was found that this
location had not been approved as a site for a trailer park by the City Commission.
He said that the present owner and operator, Mr. Wallace Reinhold, had been under
the impression that the former owner had obtained approval. City Manager said that
Mr. Reinhold had met all the City's requirements and also the County�s requirements
exceptin� the installation of one pump which will be ins�alled before the winter
sea.on begins. He said that the balance of the sewer system is adeq�zate and it was
his recommendation and Lhe recommendatidn of the City Engin.eer that this site be
approved. In view of �he recommendation of the City Manager9 Commissioner ICennedy
moved that the location of the trailer. park operated by Mr. Reinhold at 3535 Gulf-
to Bay Eoulevard be approved� Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carried ur:animously.
The City Attorney read the following letter:
JEFFEtZSON STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Greensboro, North CaroZina
December 23, 1953
Mr. Frank Abernathy, City T�easurer
P, o. Box 1348
Clearrrrater, Florida
Loan 19 g44 City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Abernathy:
The unpaid principal of this loan is now ,�6,620,22 with the G°fo interest paid
to December 11, 1953, It will be satisiactory for your City to reduce thzs
princi�al to $3r000. T,Ve will accept this reduction withotz� fee and if you
wish to take advant�.ge of this, you may for�ward us a check for $3,626.22. �- -
Although this loan contract does not provide for extra payments, we are happy
to make an exception and allow th2 City of' Glearwater this privilege.
Yours very trulys
�s� M. �. Tate
ASSISTANT MANAGER
The Mayor suggested that it would be desiraUle from �Ehe Ci�ty�s view po3nt to
�ay off this mortgage in fu11. Since the Insurance Company's letter was not
elear as to the amount it would require i>o clear �ff the entire obligation, it
was suggested that a letter be written to the campany' to ascericain if it would be
poasible for the City to pay off the entire obligation and to find out what sum
would be required to accomplie.h this. Commissi�ner t�ussell moved the proper
officials be authorized to w�ite the Jeffersan Standa�d Life Insurance Company
to see if tl:e mortgage could be paid off in f ull and if it is found that thia can
be done, payment be authorized. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously,
�2TY �OMMISS�ON MEETINC
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The City Attorney read a le;tQr addressed to the City Manager by Mr. A, T.
Cooper, Jr., attorney for Mise Gladys Dunean callin; attentipn to the motion
passed b,y the Commission relative to the drai.riage problem at Duncan Avenue ana Druid
�.oad on NIarch lst. The motion was cited in part--"in c�nside•ration of wYrich she,
Mias Duncan, will reiease and indemnify the City �or any alle�ged loss or dama�e
present or future resulting from drainage as planned." The l.etter stated that while
Miss Duncan was willing to asaume the responsibility for c?�,mage to her property, she
was unwi.11ing to be responsible for damage i;o any property not belonging to rer,
The letter suggested that the motion be amended as to leave Misa Durican responsible
ior her own property. Commissioner Bates moved that the motion of March l, 195�+
be amended in the following manner: after the urord "damage" add the worda "to
her property". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strano and carried unanimously.
The City Manager quoted that he had on deposit a check in the amaunt of
N�,375.00 and a signed water main e:�tension contract in Highland Pin.es Subdivision
o, 4. He stated that the contract carried the provision that no re£und would be
made on lawn meters. It was the Mayor�s suggestion that the CLty would not grant
lawn meters in those areas lying outside of the City limits and it wa� suggested
that the �ity increase its rates on those water meters already installed.
Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager be authorized to accept this eheck
and to 2xecute tihe contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously, Commissioner Itennedy moved that as a matter of �ublic policy
the prac�ice of grantin� permission for the installation �f lawn meters outside
the City limits be discontintzed, Nlotion was seconded by Commissioner �ates and
carried unanimousl�r.
The City Manager submitted a tabulation of b�_ds on Comprehensive Automobile
Liab3lity Insuranc,e on the City fleet, the tabulation showing �he assets and
liabilities and financial ratings of the companies submitting bids. Mr.
Brotherton, of the Brotherton Insurance Agency, the low bidder, �tated that his
company r�insures a part of their liability, that their premium was basea on the
number of City owned units and�or hired units. He said that his company had paid
lUo annual dividend for several years. Commissioner Russell moved that the
Automobile Comprehensive Liability Insurance bid be awarded to Condon-r4eek at
$3,337•50 for the reason that it was a much older company and had much more in tne
way of assets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates. After furtY�er discussion,
the mo�ion �vas withdrawn by Commissioner Russell and Commissioner Bates withdrew his
second, Commissioner Strang moved that the Auto Comprehensive Liability Insurance
bid be placed witii the Brotherton Insur�ance �ompany at a premium of $3,249.02,
the low bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Th2 City Attorney submitted a skQtch of a proposed parking �ot provided for
ir_ an agreement with Maas Brothers and asked that the Commission designate the
exaet area to be alloca�ed for this purpcse� Commissioner Bates moved tnat the
�area lying west of the 400' line be designated as a parking area. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. W. D, Owens was present zor tne purpose af discussing with the City
Commission the construction of groins jointly by himself and the City on the South
end of C7.earwater Beach Island, Follo�ing discussion, Commissioner Bates moved
that the City Commission go on record that the C�ty will join in the construction
of 1-112 groins on the south end of Clearwater Beach Island by the best means
availabTe, Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Strang and carried unanimously,
Commisaioner I{ennedy suggested that Mr, Owens go ahead with the construct3on of
2 groins in �rder to determine the unit cost and to determine the best method of
procedure,
There being no furtYier business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjour.ned at 5:19 p,m.
Attest:
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Mayor-Com s oner
OITY COMMSSSION MEETING
-July 12, 1954-
July 9, 7-95�
Mayor- Commissioner Herbert 1�. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr.
John W. Bates
Guy L. Kenned,y
Gentlemen:.
The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Manday, July 12, 1954, at
1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpc�se of disGussing the items
listed on the attacY!ed agenda,
Very trul;� yours,
lsl F, C. Middleton
F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Enalosure
Agenda - Special t;ity Commission Meeting
City �Iali Auditorium
1:30 p.m. - July 12, 1g54
l. Public Hearing on Florida Power Corporation.
A. Continuat3on of appeal of the Florida Power Corporation from the
action of the City Building Inspector denying an application
for a building permit for the canstructi�n of an electric
substation on Lots 19 a�d 20, B1ock 84, Mandalay Unit 5.
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B. Pu�lic Hearing on request of Florida Power Corporation for
permission to erect an electric substation on Lot 4 less,right-
of-way for street and all of Lots 5 and 6, Block 87, Mandala,y
Unit 5. {The property described lies north of the Youth Maritime
Center and between B�y Esplanada and Glearwater Bay.
Awarding of bids for:
A. Three cars of 6" Mec'_r�anical Joint, Cast Iron 4Jater PipP.
B. Tires, tubes, retreads for City vehicle:� next twelve months.
C. Dry Cleaning for Police and Fire Department for next twelve months.
D. Automobile Comprehensive Lia�ility and Property Damage.Insurance.
Manager's report with reference to application for a Tra3ler Park at
3535 Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
Commission�s consideration of letter frum Jefferson Standard Life
Insurance Company.
Commission�s consideration of letter from A. T. Cooper, Jr. (Regarding
Gladys Duncan Subdivision).
Utility Improvements.
Any other item no� on the agenda will be sonsidered wi�h the consent
of the Commission.
MEEKEFiS EBB TIDE
621 Bay Esplanade
Clearwater Beach, Fl�rida
To Whom it may concern;
In respect to construct:Lon of sub-station site, on Bay Esplanade, Clearwater
Beach, �lorida. I atrongly oppose this prcject and p�ive R. D. Meeker the
po�aer to express my disapproval:
Mrs, Juanita Anderson
O�vner of : Lot 15, Block 78 {�7)
Mandalay Unit 5.
CITY COMMISSTQN MEETING
-July 12, 1954-
THOMPSON AND COOPER
Attorneys at Law
Clearwater, Florida
June 22, 1954
Mr. �'rancis Middleton
City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
RE: Gladys Duncan Subciiv�'.�sion
Dear Mr. Middleton:
Miss Gladys Duncan has called my attention to the agreement reaehed with
the City concern3.ng the drainage problem an her property an Ijruid Road. I am
happy to know that a settlement of this matter is in the of.i'ing,
Miss Duncan handed me an excerpt from the minutes of the Clearwater City
Commission meeting of March l, 195�+. I believe that the motion made by
Commissioner Russell correctly state(, the agreemen� nade by M:Lss Duncan with
the City. However, I have one question to ask in regaxd to same. The motion
iecites; "--in consideration of whic'rl she, i�fiss Duncan, wil? release and
indemni�y the City for any aZleged loss or damage, present or futexe, resulting
from drainage as planned."
Miss Buncan is perfectly willing to assume the �esponsibility fa� damage
to her own property; however, she is unwilling to indemnify the City and be
responsible for damage to any property which is not hers. As you lmow, this
drainage water would pass through Miss Duncan's property by means of the
culvert contemplat2d, and would pa:ga on to property to the south of her. I
do not think the Commission intended that Miss Duncan shoulder the res�or.sibility
for damage to property not belonb�ng to her.
Will you please clarify this? I will appreciate hearing from you at your
earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
ATC/lc /s� A. T. Ccoper, Jr.
HarrJ W. Shepard
67 Kipiing Plaza
Clearwater Beach, Florid4
July l, 1954
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City of Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir;
I protest the erecting of a sub-station for the Florida Power Corporation on
the site indicated in the notice of June 30th. I just purchased Lots 1 and 2
Bleck 78 (87) Mandalay Unit 5. I have contracted for a sea-wa11 and plans
are being drawn for an elal�orate building. It is needless Eor me to tell
you what that would do to my property.
I fully realize that the Power Co, mus� have a site. The City owns and leases
to the Clearwater Yacht Club property. Why couldn�t the �rees be cleared out
between the boat slips and the fence and the sub-station erecte�l there. Tn
that way nobody would suEfer. It woul,d be entirely hidder� on the one side by
the closed �lips.
I will be out of town July 12th and therefore cannot be at the hearing.
Very truly yours,
/sf H. W. Shepard
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