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08/02/1954 ;. .1'1':'" ,:-", " '~i~0 , 'I \:"':--lni"~"l} >' 1 { 'l"~\hp4 .y',:i-~\. 'j " .1 ;, . . .' :~ " ' . '.'! ' . , , it , .': ~" ; ".' " . - '~." {....~ ;~i:':,:i:~.~~~;"~(?<~. . , . " . .' ,-. .~',....;. - .", '. ,~~....~,,_!.-. ...~. . . . . . ' - u,~', ': ;;;~ ..:' .'..\:~. '.:'_~.:~., ':.: ),'..:',,':~' .~". ,_ : :.: ~,::.,', . '.:-1.. .,~'....".,~ ~'.,.. ~:"".~ J:I<":':':'~~':""";' )->l~"~ ~ .~.; ~~:"~~1~\ -,~:~';~l;~l~ .~~A/~~~:~.:..l;~r.~;~ ~i:~~~~~:~~~~~:-iLt;;:0'2.;i;:~~";;'ii .l.~~\f~;:;?~y;'~::,\:", ~~..~ /' 510 CITY COMMISSIOfi MEETING August 2', 1954 Tne City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, August 2, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: :. i~--; ! .. ,>,.:." f. !.'," ,., ~ ' " . , Herbert M. Brown John W. Bates W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy Absent: Jack RU8sall Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner i!-i Commissioner Also present were: G. B. Weimer B. J. Driver G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager's representative Asst. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend Elmer L. Allen, of the Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. The Mayor anno~nced that City Manager F. C. Middleton would be on vacation for two weeks and suggested the appointment of Mr. Gerald Weimer as Acting City Manager during Mr. Middleton's absence. Commissioner Strang moved that Mr. Gerald Weimer be appointed as Acting City Manager during Mr. Middleton's vacation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of.the regular meeting ot July 19th and the special meeting of July 20th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing subject to the approval of Commissioner Russell. Motion was seconded by C'omm1ssioner Strang and carr! ed unanimously. The Acting City Manager reported that he had received six bids for the resurfacing of Pine Street and Turner Street from Hillcrest to Evergreen Avenue. The bids were read as follows: w. H. Armston Co., Dunedin Blackburn Paving Contractors Orville rtarris Paving Co. G. W. Pope, Tampa Davis-Schultz, Dunedin Campbell Paving Co. $1,115.00 1,925.00 1,855.00 2,625.00 1,837.50 2,130.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer for tapulation and return at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. In regard to the bids for furnishing and installing storm sewer in the area of Duncan Avenue, immediately south of Druid Road, the City Engineer reported he and ~. Middleton recommended accepting the low bid of $7,181.50 from the Stansfield Construction Company for installing corrugated pipe. Commissioner Bates moved that the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer be approved and that the bid be awarded to the Stansfield Construction Company, the low bidder, for corrugated pipe at a price of '7,187.50. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Regarding the bids for tires, tubes and retreads opened at a previous meeting, the City Wanager reported that of the six bids received, four of the companies bid fixed prices and two of these, Pure Oil Company and Standard Oil Company, allowed 2~ discount for cash; the other two, Bryans Tiresole and Goodyear, gave terms as net. He recommended that the City be allowed to buy tires and tubes from the low bidders, Pure Oil and Standard Oil, with the provision tbat it they do not have the needed tires, permission be granted to buy from Bryans Tiresole or Goodyear who also bid fixed prices. Commissioner Bates moved that the contract for the retreads, a total of eighteen, be awarded to Bryans Tiresole ~or a price of $151.33 and that the total of the 140 tires approximately be awarded to the two low bidders, the Pure Oil Company and the Standard Oil Company, who are bidding the same prices less a two per cent discount and that the choice between these t~o can be made by tbe City Manager in accordance with the availability of tires, and as he requested that if neither of these companies have the tire sizes required at the time, it can be placed witb either one of the other two companies quoting a stated price. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on paving, curbing and drainage in Dartmouth Avenue from Lake Drive to Keystone Drive. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. James J. Cox objecting to the project on the basis that it would be too expensive to pave ahd curb just one block. The City Engineer reported that a petition had been received from the property owners requesting this improvement and that a preliminary hearing had been held at which allot the property owners present were in favor of the project. He estimated the cost at t4e97 per front foot or a total estimated cost of .5,241.50. Mr. David Visel addressed the COllllll1ssion stati~g that he approved the project. Having held this Public Hearing and baving beard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the construc- tion of the necessarr pavement, curb and drainage in Dartmouth Avenue from the east line ot Lake Dr ve to the west line of Keystone Drive be approved and the benefiting property owners be assessed on a front foot basis. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. "!ol '~_r~_. .. ~.. . .'........,. _ , :..... ' ; '" ; ~ . '. . ~,r . ".-.., _,. -- . ' ).' ~ . " ::~~ , "l!Jlll;'.' . ~ ,j"'" '<",,',:,{l " ,1 '~ :1 , ',1 I .~ ;1 ~ , I '; " , " , " , . .... " ,~>;, ','. ,'.., '. ',., '. ". ,. . ,,' .' ./:''''', "I,. :......'.1 . ..;.:'.,'.. -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 A Public Hearing was announced on construction ot curb and widening Crest Avenue from Gulf-to-Bay to Druid Road and curb and widening in Turner Stree~ from Crest to Skyview Avenue. The City Engineer reported that a preliminary hearing had been held and that all of the property owners present were in favor of the project. He estimated the cost at 11.91 per front foot or a to~al cos~ of $5,030.00. He recommended that the six inch straight up curb be used in this area instead of the flat curb because of the contour of the land. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection on the construction ot curb and widening on the east and west sides of Crest Avenue from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to Druid Road and curb and widening in Turner Street from Crest Avenue to Skyview Avenue, also construction ot necessary catch basins to provide drainage for above area, Commissioner Strang moved the project be approved and that the Manager advertise for bids on it and the abutting property owners be assessed the proper price. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on construction ot sanitary sewer in Blocks F, H, J and K, Boulevard Heights Subdivision. Commissioner Strang said that he was a resident of the area concerned; therefore, he ~uld not vote on the project. The City Engineer reported that a preliminary hearing had been held at which the majority of the property owners present expressed themselves as being in favor of the improvement. He presented a peit1tion signed by thirty- rour residents of the area requesting that the se~er be installed. He'estimated the cost at #3.16 per front foot and the total cos~ at '16,292.00. Mr. A. H. Smith objected to being assessed for sanitary sewer stating that he had already paid one sanitary sewer assessment against his proporty. The Engineer said that there was an old sanitary sewer in this same area on Court Street installed in 1927 which had never been used as it was never connected to the City system. He said it wou[d cost more to repair the old pipe than it would to lay a new sewer line. The City Attorney read objections rromMr. Wm. F. Rue, Mr. ahd Mrs. John W. Poppy, Mr. Henry Benedict and Mr. Roland Lovelace. He read a petition of objection signed by seven persons. He also read a letter trom Mr. Edward Kimball who objected to the method or assessing due to the fact that his lot ~as triangular shaped and the assessment was based on the footage of the long side of the lots. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the construction o~ the sanitary sewer in Blocks F, H, J and K of Boulevard Heights Subdivision1 be approved and the benefiting property holders be assessed, and that the vlerk bring in some kind of a repor~ on the conditions that exist on Court Street for the benefit of the Commission when the work is assessed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Bates, Kennedy and Brown voted nAye". Motion carried. Commissioner Strang did not vote. The City Attorney submitted a proposed lease to the Y.W.C.A. ~or the use ot Lots 6 and 7, Block G, Fairmont Subdivision, for a co1ored Y.W.C.A. for ten years at .~.OO a year. He sta~ed that the lease can be cancelled by the Commission at any time if needed for municipal purposes. Mrs. Kline from the Y.W.e.A. requested that an option for renewal be put in the lease. Comm~ssioner Bates moved that the lease be approved with the suggested amendment o~ the option for a ten year renewal and that the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement with Carwick Publishers in which they agree to produce for sale in the Sea-Orama illustrated booklets and post' cards concerning the Sea-Orama, and souvenirs of ~rine life to be sold by employees of the City at the Sea-Orama; the City to receive 10% of gross sales up to $600.00 and 15% of gross sales over $600.00 each month. Several amen~ents were suggested by the Commissioners which were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion in the agreement. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission approve the Carwick Publishers agreement as amended and that the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the Supreme Court o~ Florida had confirmed the validation by the Circuit Court ot the City's 4~oo,ooo.OO issue o~ recreational revenue certificates. He submitted a statement tor services rendered in connection with the validation from Mr. Charles Ppillips, Jr., in the amount of 12,550.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the bill be paid and that the report be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unani~ous1y. The City Attorney reported receipt ot a letter from Mr. Chester Ferguson which pointed out a discrepancy in the description as contained in the deed for the land on Cleveland being bought by Maas Brothers. Ke said Maas Brothers' attorneys made up the deed and left out a five toot strip running north and south just west o~ the Gulf Oil Company property. Commissioner Kennedy inquired if Maas Brothers would not be acquiring 400 feet or ~05 feet of Cleveland Street frontage. The Mayor suggested that a Committee be appointed to inveat1gate the matter. Commissioner Strang moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commiseioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Mayor appointed Commissioners KennedYi Bates, the City Engineer and the City Attorney to serve on the Committee. : ' ...., :',;. ".J ., ':';; ~:;,\~\f~~:' : t";";P'I,\ I\::~::,~.:/:::-:!;;'U; \'i ~. I" .....'.~..... .-.-'. J,j" '.:.:WBi/~~"i:<,,,il;:;,>,1g~~j .,..e,/,>. ""'m " ,'-,' ". ..~ '/.:"i,' .l.~ . ,I .~1 -('\:A~-Wl" '. '~1 ::, J " " '{J '~ '~ 11 '~ J , , 4 rl ,~ I 'J . .~ , " , " .::. \;. , " 'I 'I. .:' ,~ , , ' ~ '. M.'...." ~ M ",: -" :':~~?,~~~'~:~:}:i?;'; '_ ",d ,., ',",' , ..' _: .'~' _ - ',.' ~ :.' ,1:, '", ".';" ,. .' .. .,,..~ :.. v........ 1_" ~ t~.A ,~.\:...~.N .t, '.lI, '.'1~....:.1.;'1: ..... \"l._.."~,~' ~ ,..,_,' ." ,- , ., :: "~..'\, ' .J ,~,:" ;,::,c,~.':::U;;;;~"';~;j:i;d';;; 'C ,'\'\' ' ~ 18 ",I"J\'" ',,: I~:\?::~:',:?r.:';.:, ' .' ,., t -'.',' -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 The City Engineer recommended modification of the plans ror groins on the south end of Clearwater Beach as presented by ~. Leo K. Butler. 1. He suggested a length or 492 feet instead of 500 feet so as to conform to column distances. 2. Use of wooden slabs after the initial installation of concrete slabs as the concrete slabs (360 lbs. ea.) are too heavy to be handled by a crew of four men. .\ ,.' , ", ',.. , .. After some discussion, the Mayor thanked the Engineer for the report and directed him to proceed with the ~ork along the lines suggested. The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement with Mr. Milton D. Jones, Chester B. McMullen and his wife, Ruth D. McMullen, in ~hicb they propose to develop and maintain a colored cemetery in Lots 17, le, 19 and 20, P1nellss Groves Subdivision in the SE4 of Section 24, To~nship 28 S, Range 15 E. Under the ter~s of the agreement, the City would move the graves from the present City-owned colored cemetery to the new cemetery, the City to pay $25.00 for each space used. Mr. Jones stated that the surrounding property owners had no objection to locating a cemetery in that area. Several amendments ~ere suggested ~hich were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion in the contract. Comadssioner Strang moved that this agreement as amended be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested approval of a work order for $1,625.00 to cover the cost of moving the old Club House from Green Field to the new Colored Recreation Ball Park and installing two restrooms. Oommissioner Bates moved the approval or the work order amounting to $1,625.00 for the removal of the old Club House from Green Field to the Colored Ball Park inc1uding the installatioh of two restroOMS. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimoUSly. The City Manager presented a work order in the amount of $1,526.10 to cover material and labor needed to finish the Sea-Orama room. Commissioner Strang moved the work order be approved in the amount of $1,526.10 to complete the Sea-Orama room. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. A work order for .265.00 was presented by the City Manager to cover cost or installing a flashing blinker traffic 11~t at the intersection of South Greenwood Avenue and Woodlawn. Commissioner Strang moved that the ~ork order in'the amount or $265.00 for the ~lasher light at Woodla~n and Greenwood' be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The Manager also presented work orders to cover the cost of re-locating three traffic lights from the overhead type to the corner eype as follows: 1 I . . l',' t I I ,i'0~J%~~;',; . ." ..",..I""~" ;il~it~::f\1 Cleveland and Fort Harrison Cleveland and Garden Cleveland and Osceola $1,478.00 1, 585~37 1,605.37 \-!;~.i ,; ;'.' l"A"';'{"('",~ i~~~:;t;J 'n\,{i-):";, .if (i/' Commissioner Strang inquired if this price irlcluded tbe cost of synchronization of these lights with the one at Pierce and Fort aarrison. The Manager explained that these lights were o~ a type that 'could be synchronized but it would be neces- sary to lay the cable to connect them. After some discussion, the Mayor suggested that the Electrical Department be instructed to give the Commission an estimate of the cost of synchronization or tbe entire system. By consent, the Commission concurred with this suggestion. The ~~yor appointed Commissioner Ba~es, Mr. Crt, head of the Electrical Department and Traffic Sergeant W. !V!ackey as a CODlD1ittee to study and make recommendations on synchronization of tbe tra~fic lights. The City Clerk requested that the Commission consider the moving or the Clearwater Beach polling place from the Beach Fire Station to the Youth ~\t1a.rit1IDe Center! stating that the holding o~ an election at the Fire Station required the remova of the fire truck from the engine room and that the engine room could not be heated properly because the large doors had to be kept open. The Mayor sugg~sted that the Clearwater Beach Association be contacted regarding the change and instructed ~he Clerk to ~ite a letter to the Association toscure an expression from the members as to their reaction to the suggested change. In rogard to the offer or Mrs. Jean o. We11s to purchase the west 20 feet of Lot 1, of original Lot S, R. H. Padgetts Subdivision, for $300.00, Commissioner Kennedy reporting for the Committee stated that he thought it would be an injustice to the owner of Lot 2 of the same subdivision to 8e11 a 20 foot strip between . his property and the right-of-way ror Missouri Avenue. Commissioner Bates suggested that it might be wise for the C1ty to retain the ownership of this strip in cas~ the space was needed for public parking in the Cuture development of tbe area. Commissioner Kennedy recommended that tbe offer of Mrs. Wells be deClined and that the property be marked so it would no~ be s01d in the future ~ithout giving the abutting property owner an opportunity to buy. The Mayor suggested that the Committee continue to act and consult with the property owner. Tbe City Manager reported that the Fun 'N Sun Committee's request for 15,000.00 for the Fun 'N Sun Celebration in 1955 had been referred to the Special Events Committee of the Chamber or Commerce and met with their approval. Dr. Percy Spengeman addressed tbe Commission stating that the adverti8ing and the Fes~1yal were an unju8~iflable expense whicb did not benefit ~be City, only various business men. The 14ayor pointed out that the money had a1ready been appropriated ""'. ..-~.. .....: ., . .......' ,......-.. ~ . ..,' ~j;~~t~:";,;i~:k1t~~;~~"':"L:""-"""" "" ..,.. ..,....... ...... r~;.' ,\!:" ,_ .".'....' ",....1.,-', . / ,-:.', ,;~./.~.;"i(;:',t::~;~;,./~ , '......'. ''', ...... f.ei'l":";;;':~ "~',: '>/.:.?;~<':.:,,:,~:;\ ":;'<'~; '~,~.tJ . ":.~<',t';"i ,.",..1', .'. 'j. ;~( ;,' \ ,~ . :~~, ,". tj ~~ :, " . ,,'.':.' i... .... ',.. " , . .. . .. :~.__..,. ...j~_'h"::'~~:':":' c......;.:.;d~ t..:.....:;~::~:..~: ....:.:.:;;....::~l..'(~. '\:.. ~. .'d': ,,;.;,.., : _1. ". ...... . ~".' 511 -4.- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954- in the current budget. Commissioner Strang moved that the request of the Fun '5 Sun Committee for the allocation of ~5,OOO.OO be approved and that they account for the money as they have done in the past. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried upanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from the County Commission which requested that an official of the City be appointed to represent Clearwater on the Pihellas County Gulf Beach Erosion Research Committeea The Mayor said he understood that tnere would be $34,000.00 in Federal funds available to be allocated in this district. He appointed Commissioner Bates to represent the City on this Committee and requested the Clerk to so inform the County Commission. A letter was read from the D.A.V. requesting permission to install two telescopes, one at the foot or tne Municipal Pier and the other near the beach in Water Tank Park. After some discussion, the matter was referred to the City Manager for further investigation and report. i j' I t ',' :: , , . r J t I ,.. , Mr. W. L. Bassett appeared berore the Commission proposing to purchase City. owned property in the area of the Airport to be used for th~ purpose of manufactur- ing wood products and woodworking. He said he would like to purchase one acre now with an option to purchase two or more acres at a later date. He suggested an area immediately west of the Police Pistol Range. He made s tentative o~rer or 4500.00 an acre. During the discussion, it ~as proposed to sell Mr. Bassett one acre at this time for the tentative price of .1,000.00 and that he be granted a five year lease on an additional two acres with an option to buy, the price on the additional acreage to increase tlOO.OO per acre annually. By consen~, ~he Commission decided to discuss the offer, and inRtruct,the City Engineer to prepare a survey of the property for the Commission's study so it can be deter.mined whether this would conflict with the Airport lease. The Mayor requested that~. Bassett make a confirming offer in writing before the next meeting. The City Manager recommended the installation of ~g2 feet of 2 inch gas extension on Brookside Drive at an estimated cost of $410.00. Commissioner moved the utility improvement in the amount or $410.00 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. , , i , i ,'", i :..',,/,/;;/.D:~ r." ,,, .,.".'"/""" ;~tl~,\ main Strang was It was recommended by the City Manager that 1~60 feet of six incn water main extension be installed in Sirmons Heights SQbdiv1sion under the usual refunding agreement at an estimated cost of $3,500.00, check for which is on file from the developer. Commissioner Bates moved that this extension be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City ~anager submitted a request for a refunding water main extension agreement f"rom Mr. M. F. W. Weidemeyer, developer of Monterey Heights Subdivision, to cover 1,375 of six inch main and 3,455 feet or two inch main. During the dis- cussion it was brought out that Mr. Weidemeyer had already installed the water main at a cost of .5,693.50. No action was taken by the Commission. The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring twenty-nine property o~ners to clean their lots of" 'Weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for the Mayor's signature a Resolution to co~rect the description in a Resolution dated July 6, 195~, vacating a portion of Lincoln Avenue. The Commission discussed a work order in the mnount of $1,170.00 for a billboard sign in front of the ~arina to advertise the charter boat fleet and the Sea-Orama. Arter examining the proposal from Duprees Signs for doing the work, ehe Commission decided to defer the matter to the next meeting in order to make sure that the contract included changing the text or design once a year instead of just re-leeter1ng. The City Attorney reported that a check for $6,370.44. had been sent to the Jef.ferson Standard Lif"e Insurance Company to cover the balance of tbe mortgage on the JoC. Building and the Company had accepted the City's offer and had forwarded the note, mortgage and the satisfaction of mortgage. Commdssioner Strang moved that the report be accepted and that the Clerk be instructed to record tbe satis- faction of mortgage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Atcorney read a letter fro~ Mr. Howard K. Ewing requesting be given a one year auction license for his business kno~n as Howard the and inquiring if the auction license would include household and antique glassware. Comm~s8ioner Strang moved that the matter be referred to the Attorney and the Manager for recomnendation and brought back to the next Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang inquired if it would be possible to get the City Hall Auditorium soundproofed. The Manager replied that he was in the process of securing bids on both acoustical material and air conditioning for tae auditorium. that ho '!'rader, china and City meeting. ~. ".. ....;g;\m.~:~i~!'~ri!~~~~J~ , , . I.,' .",;. ~ . ".":", -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 The City Attorney submitted a Re'solution which would authorize Amos G. Smith and Wm. L. Coon to mortgage their interest in the lease to Lots 3 and 4, City Park Subdivision for ~he purpose of securing a note for the principal sum ot .7,000.00 payable to Paul Hennesen and Maria Hennesen. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be adopted and that this mortgage was not to exceed $7,000.00 and the term of the mortgage not to exceed two years. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M. Attest: ~~~ -- '", . --'"f-. ::""".-,_\-":; -I: '.' .. ,'. """: ,", '"J..' ",' ,,;. ~" " ,,:, ~. ".;:.~;;:,~': ':. /,..". ,;..: CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 July 30, 1954 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Co~nissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. John W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy ................~IQ &"~'..~;,::.J ..~ Gentlemen: The City Corr~ission will meet in Regular Session at the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, August 2, 195L., for the purpose of discussin~ the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:)0 p.m. Very truly yours, /s7 F. C. Middleton City Ivlanager FCl'vl : w Enclosure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agenda - City Commission Meeting of Au~st 2, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:)0 p.m. Invocation, Rev. Elmer L. Allen, Church of the Ascension. Approval of Gerald Weimer as Acting City ~lanager during vacation o~ City Manager. ArFrovin~ the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 1954 and the Special Meetine of July 20, 1954. Openin~ of bids for resurfacing Pine St. and Turner St. from Hillcrest to Evergreen. Awarding of bids for: A. Storm Sewer in Area of Duncan Avenue, South of Druid Road. B. Tires, tubes and the retreads for City vehicles for next twelve months. Public Hearings. A. Construction of necessary pavement, curb and drainage in Dartmouth Ave. from the East line of Lake Drive to the West line of Keystone Drive. B. Construction of curb and widenin~ on the East and West sides of Crest Ave. from Gulf to Bay Blvd. to Druid Road and curb and widenin~ in Turner St. from Crest Ave. to Skyview Ave., also construction of necessary catch basins to provide drainage for above area. . C. Construction of necessary sanitary sewer in Blocks F, H, J and K of Boulevard Heights Subdivision. Commission's consideration if items from the City Attorney's Office A. Modification of Bowling Alley Lease. B. Approval of Y. W. C. A. Lease. C. Approval of Carwick Publishers Asreement. D. Report and statement refSRrdin~ validation proceedings. E. Letter from Mr. Chester Ferguson. Commission's consideration of: A. Proposed ~roins on ~outh Clearwater Beach. B. Proposal with reference to Colored Cemetery. C. Work Orders for: 1. Billboard Sign in front of Marina Building. 2. Moving old Club House from Green Field to ~ew Colored Recreation Ball Park and installin3 two restrooms. 3. Material to complete "Sea-Orama" Room. 4. Electrical work orders on traffic li~hts. D. To change the pollin~ place at Clearwater Beach from the Fire Station to the Youth waritime Center. E. Refort from Committee regarding Missouri Avenue Right of Way as per request of Jean O. Wells. F. Request of Fun rN Sun Committee for allocation of $5,000.00. G. Letter from R. Hosey Wick, Board of County Commissioners regarding; appointment of repr9sentative to County Gulf Beach Erosion Research Committee. H. Letter from W. J. T. Jones of DAV. (Telescope) I. Request to lease froperty West of Pistol Range to Mr. Bassett for Manufacturing purposes. 9. Utility Improvements. 10. Lot Mowing Applications. 11. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent o~ the Commission. Adjournment 1. 2. ). 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. -------------------------------------------------------------------------~----~- The City Clerk City of Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: 1629 Dartmouth Street Clearwater, Florida July 24, 1954 Pertaining to the proposal to pave, curb, and install drainage on Dartmouth Street, I wish to voice my objections as follows: (Continued) '-":ft_". ,;i t~,. rf!i;t~rJ;lfr I .... '''' ..,. ,; '--. < :{' I \ I I , .. I. .' ;.; ,. :',: \ .... ~...__.... ..~.. 0"........:.. '>>' . ,. '. h__: .....' ~ ..~ ~~ '. __" "..;':":""'f;'~) .};@~i;/;:~/;f ' ' , ~: ;';' ,,: " ":~ ';'. ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 (Continued) Extra and excessive cost to the dozen property owners would result from paving only one block. leaving several blocks to the north, 80ueh, and east unpaved. 'l'he extra cost of installing curbs and sewers would not be worth tho small advantage of having these improvements, since the land 18 high and well drained as it is. Since there is very little traffic on ehe street, if paving is decided upon, an inexpensive black-topping would be satisfactory and a considerable saving in expense to property owner8. Speaking personally, I would rather have the money it is going to coat me if Dartmouth Street is paved, than have what small benefits the paving would bring. These are my objections for consideration at the hearing by the City Commission. 1. 2. 3. Sincerely yours1 Is/ James J. vox ~~----_._-~-----~---------------~~-----~---------------~~--------~-~~-._-.~-----~ 7-27-54 " '",:,,~", : ;,. /n;'}':\'~"\::' . '(",,,.,',~," .,i,:;,.... ,., "":1 ;('~f!~r~ tHi1: Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager, Clearwater, Florida. Dear Sir: In re: Sewer construction. 1m response to your notice regarding the construction of sewers on Franklin, San Juan and Court streets, I hereby notify you that I am opposed to same. r own the following described properties: l41~ San Juan Court, my home. 1415 San Juan Court, a new house unsold. 1419 San Juan Court, a new house unsold. Lot 22 Block J. on San Juan Court. Lot 23 Block J. on San Juan Court. One reason I object is that my own septic tank is oderless because I keep it fermenting. The second reason is that I have two new houses ~th new 8eptic tanks that bave never been used. The third reason is that most people with septic tanks do not know how to operate them and have never been advised by any department in the city as to how to use them. The fourth reason is that the amount of money people ~i1l invest in a property here does not warrent the expense. The fifth reason is that it will not increase the value of the property, as some think it will. There are other reasons. ~herefore, you can put my n~e down ror being definately opposed to the whole matter. Very truly yours, /s/ William F. Rue -----.-~---~~------~----~---~------~------~~~~--~------~~~--~-------~~-~----~--- June 28, 1954 Clearwater, Florida F. C. Middleton City t4anager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: It was brought to my attention last Friday evening, June 25th, 1954, by a neighboring property owner! that a discussion was held, pertaining to sewer and appW'tenances on San Juan voure, at the City Hall. I understand that all owners were notified ot this hearing. I own Lots 12 & 13, Block H, Boulevard Heights, but I received no such notice or this hearing. This property is up for sale, and Mr. Poppy and I teel, thae at the present time, we are not of the rinancia1 circumstances to afford such expense to this property at the ~esent time. So I wish to take this opportunity, a8 I ~a8 not privileged to do so at the hearing, and I feel as though. as long as we own t~o lots that will be involved; one fronted by Hillcrest Drive and San Juan' the other on San Juan only, ~o add my protest to this movement at the present time. Would you please, in the future, include me in the list of being notified at any discussions pertaining to this property, as I feel tpat I am entitle4 to this courtesy and tbe opportunity to voice my views along with other taxpayers on Cle~water property. Sincerely yours, Is/ Mrs. Margaret. A. Poppy & .. Mr. John W. Poppy We reside at 701 - S. Crest Ave., Clearwater, Fla. and are taxpayers to this City for this property, also. . ~~~~ ..... ?~:'. ~.~1\'~'" ~ . ".. .". ~ \ii" '!.I. .~. ,. "--, , , '.. .; " ... , -; , t' ~ . ,', . . <t~~~;'~;:!lli'~:~;?i~f.~:~t;~~:::;\., /(;/. " , ,....' ,,"',., ...... ""' '; ~. .,r ~""< "';ll~ ..~ ~., ita' ;, i. ~".- '~~t~i~);:Wt,:ii:i~~;;;~j;;':;<'~~n:;;;L<j);:);i;:~.J6~;: '~:i~i(1\:~::,:..~:Ubi;~~..:.;jL:U~~4r;i~E..;j,;:~~~~~~..~';f~:;.i:..~:::~~2~:1~\~::;:~~~:~=:::i~~f '~3~~\~ :J::...~- :,; CITY COMMISSION MEETIIG August 2, 1954. 15 Prospect Ave. Valhalla, N.Y. July 27, 1954. City of Clearwater Engineering Dept. Clearwater, Fla. Dear Sirs: Thank you for your letter in regard to the sewer project in Boulevard Heights S~bdivi8ion. We are very much interested in having the sewer - but teel your rate is too high. Three dollars tor each taxpayer means .6.00 per Eoot. Hope this rate oan be reduced considerably. We are in N.Y. State tor the summer - sorry we cannot attend the meeting. Yours Very truly, /s/ Henry A. Benedict -------~-_._---------------~--------------~------------~--~---~---~-----~------- Melvin Village, N.H. July 7, 1954 Mr. Harry Hayes Dear Sir: Wit~ reference to the running of sewer pipe t~ru our property. I have just put in a new ceptic tank and have good drainage as there is 4t ft ot clear sand. I am not in favor ot it at this time, also I did not sign the petition in favor. Box 64. Sincerely, Is/Roland A. Lovelace ------.---~--------~------~------~-----~~-------------------~------------------- 8-2-54. Mr. Wingo City Clerk C lear~ater , Fla. Dear Mr. Wingo: You will recall that I spoke with you last week about my objections to the assessment on my property of the proposed sanitary sewer. The tentative method at assessment puts me in a spot where I am to pay an . amount that is far in excess :tor the usage I am to derive trom the proposed' sewer. I also understand that there is a question on an easement right or way. My main objection is the high assessment and I hope the Commissioners can come to some :favorable method of assessment with me that will be more equitable and justified when they consider the way my land is divided. Thank you tor your interest on my behalf. Yours truly, Is/ Edward E. Kimball l459 Gulf to Bay 2,3,4,5,6, Blk F, Boulevard Hgts.) (.Lots -----.-------------~---------~~-------------~~--~--._---~--~-~--~~--~~--~-----~- PETITION In regards to the purposed sewer installation for the following streets we the undersigned would prefer that the matter be droped at this time. Perhaps the matter could be brought up again in a couple ot years and at a time when it would be better tor all concerned. The eight inch sanitary sewer and apputtenances in DeLeon Street and San Juan Coart, said area bounded by Gulf to Bay Blvd. on the. East, Hillcrest Drive on the West, ,Court street on the South and Franklin street on the north. 6/21/1954 Signed by seven persons William F. Rue, 1414 San Juan Ct. Arthur Sullivan, 1408 San Juan Ct. Harry H. Hayes, 1419 Deleon Mrs. R. T. Newman, 403 So. Hillcrest Adam W. Jacob, 1416 De Leon St~ James E. Henry, 1433 DeLeon St. AtIie B. 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CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 July 16, 1954 ~l~n ~i City ot Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Attention: The Mayor and City Commissioners Gentlemen: At the Regular Meeting ot the Board of County Commissioners, Tuesday, July 13th, the matter of appointment of a Plnellas County Gulf Beach Erosion Research Committee, to be composed of the members of the Board of County Commissioners and an official representative trom each municipality and unincorporated area on the beaches, was proposed and passed. As you will probably recall, this matter was discus8ed at a recent meeting held in the St. Petersburg County Building on June 28th, when the Board ot County Commissioners and representatives trom some of the Gulf Beach municipa~ities met to discuss the erosion problem confronting the County and the municipalities along the beaches. The purpose ot the committee is to study the erosion problem and a proper method ot solving it. It has been suggested that each municipality recommend some member ot its otticial t amily to be appointed on this committee to speak for them, and to represent them. In the discussion, it was pointed out that a corrective measure on one beach will undoubtedly affect the abutting beaches; some ot which may not now have erosion problems. All of the beaches. whether they have an erosion problem now, or not. should be materially interested in the overall project and assist in working out the problem. The Board ot County Commissioners will appreciate your making your recommendation for this committee within the next 10 days, in order that the committee can be properly organized and begin to function. Very truly yours, . /s/ R. Hosey Wick, Chairman Board ot County Commissioners . '...:"T .~.. ': .~.,'H . }?}J~~,,, . ,;~\~\:1':' " " 1'< ""/>" ",;. t f':'!\{IIJlr · I, . ......t.".,' I.. ':' ;.,</~~[t~t . RHW :CK --~----~-~---~--------~-----------~-.--~~--~--~-~-----~----------~-----~-------- Mr. Francis Middleton (Clearwater City Maniger) My dear Mr. Middleton in regards to my conviasation with you a tew days ago, r have cont~cted the owners ot these machines and they will install them on a concreat base and will bolt same to ~he ground base, and will also remove them at any time tha1# your or the city should request there removel. We will asome all responslablity for the care and safity of ~he8e machines. The two machienes will be installed one at the foot ot ~he pier and the other one will be installed the city beach on the upper beach in the vicia~y of the tire station or at any spot that meets wi~h your approvial. I remain yours truly /s/ Wm. J. T. Jones (Disabled American Veterans, Clearwater Chapter, No 11) July 20/54 -~--~~---~--~--~-~---~----~--------~---------~-~~--~----------~---~~---~~--~---- Commissioner 'John W. Bates City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: Howard's Auction Gallery Clearwater, Florida July 30, 1954 As per your request, sixty days in advance, I am applying tor a one year auction license for Howard EWing, located on the corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. This license must be purchased by October 1, 1954.. Would it be within the Auction Law to sell household and antique china and glassware? Please let me have an opinion on this. Very. truly yours. 7s/ Howard K. Ewing ~--_~____~~_~______~___~~________~o_~____________~~__~____~_~~~____.____~__~__~~_~ ,., " -""""""'. . . ~.'. ~~;~N":~"~~Y(/l,;h';i!~~(!f~'t;.(.~;?y~}r<';;.),.:,:~ .,;,.:,;.. ... : ~..... '.' , ."! ,": ~", ::, .. .' . '~~21~4i~j~i~~,;:;:,":L'~<:~'i~'~~'~t',~'~';"i.::u;.j\.~\~:~:~,-; ,..r') ..;~:.:..~ ~ .~. '.~'::..,1..:..:':~'::': :r~::...:e~... :~. ~.' '.:~}::"': ,;,":;..~~i.,!i:b.';:'~J"';::'.~.;!6~;;~~...;li:~';;~'~";'!J:::'4H'.~....:. 0,1.",,:: l"';'~.. ...!:, ;":_A~'~ CITY COMMISSION KEETING August 2, 1954- RESOI,UTIOIl WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereot against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission ot the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, 8i~uate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush w1thln ten (10) days af~er 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 coats thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Char~er of the City of Clearwater, as amended. i ,.,., NAME lJ'Iidys Rice 1537 Drew Clearwater, Fla. Laura Stoddard )05 Coronado Dr. Clearwater, Fla. Peter Mellas 18 Clearwater St. Clearwater, Fla. Harry Aldrich 400 E. Shore Dr. Clearwater, Fla. Wm. Carlson 1277 Seminole Clearwater, Fla. Carl Diver 209 N. Main Findlay, o. Kennedy & Strickland 814 Cleveland Clearwater, Fla. John M. Allen 4526 Fehr Rd: Cincinnati )8, o. Wm. F. Oberhuber 4103 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Esther Keeter et al 400 Lincoln Ave. Clearwater, Fla. Jos. Clapp 1675 Cleveland Clearwater, Fla. H. C. MacNeil 46) Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater, Fla. W. C. Wells 440 Oak Ave. Clearwater, Fla. Gus Alibrandi 1616 Grand Blvd. Syracuse, N.Y. John Nastasi 10 Academy St. Darien, Conn. Frank Jamison 40) White & Browning Bldg. Logan, W. Va. . Mrs. Geo. Tillman 850 ~arcissus ClLearwater, Fla. Elmer R. Terry Rt. 1 Onaway, Mich. Clarence Chrysler et als Rt. 2 Angola, Ind. Thomas Carter 31 Ann St. Morristown, N.J. Wm. McCleary Harper 512 Franklin Clearwater, Fla. Patsy Desimone 310 Howard ' Syracuse, N.Y. Phil Skandaliar1s 129 Spruce Tsu'pon Springs, Fla. DESCRIPTI...Qfi Lot 7, BlOCk B Crest Lake Lots 24 and 25, Block B Crest Lake Park Lot 19 and S t of Lot 20 Block B, Crest Lake Park Lot 40 Grandview Terrace COST ~.OO " ,~ . I' . . . < ;' ;. ,'. .. .~ ~.~ " t. 8.00 S.OO 4.00 Lot 8, Unit 1 Palm Terrace 5.00 Lot 9, Block C Fairmont 5.00 Lots 7,8,9 and 10, Block A Hibiscus Gardens Lot 9, Gracemoor 6.00 5.00 LOt 7, Bl.ock B Boul.evard Pines Lots 2a, 29, 30 and 3l. Block C, Bassedena Lot 10 and S 60' o~ Lot 9 Block H, Keystone Manor Lot 40 and Et of 41 Bayside Replat Lot 4.3 Bayside Replat Lot 1, Block 1 Tagarelli Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 Tagarelli The N 80' of W 70' ot Lot 103, Harbor Oaks W .3 5' o~ Lot 7 and the E 37' of Lot 9 Harbor Oaks Lot 10, Block A Suburb Beautiful Lots 18 and 20, Block A Suburb Beautiful Lot 4, Block A, Unit A Skycrest Lot 11, Block E, Unit 4 Skycrest Lot 1, Block 0, Unit 5 Skycrest Lot 12, Block B. Unit 6 Skycrest 5.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 (Continued) ....,:,."...._...~.....,~~~,~:~.~;:.:::X::F;;zr~~~t7J:~~r,~' . . . j' ,- ~. ". ..: . ~ , " " -~ .'; ,. ,'. ,~. .}.. ' . , .~: . ~ .1. ':". ;,.t.;:. :-:.,.... ,". '. ". ;:.~';.:;.;,~.~ :~.;;.:;... ;,;_:'~ .,~. '..~'~ :..:.;;;....~.~:.~..' ::;{,...t~~'~I......' :..:. . ,.'~ l~:':" .....:......, ~';.~: ......~~:..; ,/"";:._". ':'.:." ...:....; '~4:".'~:;'" NAME - CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 2, 1954 (Continued ) ADDRESS Lot 10, Block G Unit 6, Skycrest Lot 1 Block C, Unit 8, Skycrest ;637x7 from the N.E. cor of NEl 5.00 s 1) T 29 S R 15 E run OD )9'47" 50.01' to S line Drew th W along S line Drew 50.02' for POB, run th W 75' th S d 39'47" E 150' to N bdry of 16' alley th E parallel ~lth S line Drew 7S' th N Od 39.47 W 150' to P.O.B. Lot 61 Block C 5.00 Unit 6, Skycrest E 65' of the W 495' of the S 150' ot 5.00 the N 200' of the NEi of the !Wi 5637x2 Sec. 13-29-15 From the NW cor of the NE. ot the 5.00 NWl run S 50.0)' to the S line or Drew th E along S line Drew 495' for POB: th run S 150' th E 65' th N 150' th W along S line Drew 65' to POB 5637x3 (Sec. 13-29-15) COST - ;":"4"'~""d'." ..") ~'!j"""'1. Carl Peterson 1919 Cleveland Clearwater, Fla. A and W Glads P.O. Drawer 351 Ft. MflI)rs. Fla. John Borkowski 11 E. Emans Ave. Allento~n, Pa. 5.00 5.00 Doris Alvord 1607 Pinellas Rd. Belleair, Fla. B. M. Mills 400 Oak Ave. Clearwater, Fla. Grace E. Green POB lSlt DeLand, Fla. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 2nd day of August, A. D. 195~. ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner --~-----~----~-----~---~-~----------~---~-~----.---~~------~--~-----~----------- RESOLUTION ~EREAS, on the 6th day ot July, 1954, the City Commission of the City or Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled, passed and adopted a Resolution vacating a portion or Lincoln Avenue in the City of Clearwater, Florida, and ~EREAS, the property description embraced in said Resolution was in error, and WKEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, to correct tne aforesaid error in said description, but to leave all . other matters embraced in said Resolution in full force and effect trom July 6, 1954, forward. NOV. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City or Clearwater, F10rida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. Tbat tbe property description set out in the Resolution of July 6, 195~, be and tne same is hereby corrected to read as follows: The West Ten (10) Feet of that portion of Lincoln Avenue lying adjacent to Lots 25 and 32 The Padgett Estate Subdivision, it b~ing the intention to vacate any portion of said street located on the West ~O feet ot said Lot 25 and the West 140 feet of said Lot 32, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 4, page 11 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. and 2. That all other portions of the said Resolution do remain in full force effect from July 6, 1954, forward. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of August, A.D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M.. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk -~----~.~----------~------~-----.~-----~------------~~-~--~-~------------~------- ..~~ CITY COMNiISSION MEETING August 2, 195w The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regu2ar session at City Hall, Monday, August 2, 1954, at 1;3� P.M. with the following members present: I3erbert M. Brown John W. Bates W. E. Strang, �Jr. Guy L. Kennedy Absen�: Jack Russell Also pres�nt v�ere: G4 B. Weimer B. J. Driver G. m. McGlamma S. Lickton Mayor�Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager's representative Asst. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer � � � The meetir►g was called �o order b,p the Mayor. The invocation was given bp Reverend E1mer L. Allen, of the Church of the Ascension, Clearwater. The Mayox announcec� bhat Citq Manager F. C. Middleton would be dn vacation for two weeks and suggested the appointment of' Mr. Gerald Weimer as Acting City Manager during Mr. Middleton?s abser►ce. Co�missioner Strang moved that Nlr. Gera�.d W�imer be appointed as Acting City Manager during Mr. Middleton'a vacatipn. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioaasr Bates moved that the minutes of `the regular meeting r�f July lqth and the special.meeti�ng of July 20th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in wri�ing subject to the approval of Commissioner R�;ssell. Moti.on was secox�ded by G'ommissioner Strang and carried unanxmouslg. The Acting City N;anager reported that he had received six bids for the resur£acing of Pine Street an3 Turner Street irom Hillcrest to Eve�green Avenue. The bids were read as followss W, H. Armston Co., Du�edin $3;715.00 Blackburn Paving Contractors 1;925.00 Orville riasris Paving Co. 1,$55:00 G. W. Pope, Tampa 2,62j.00 Dav,is-Schultz, Dunedin Z�$37�Sp Campbel�, Paving Co. 2,730.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Citq I�anager and the City Engineer for tapulation an� return at the ne�t meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. In regard to the bids for furnishing and installing storm sewer in the area of Duncan t�vanue, immediately south of Druid Road, the Citp Engineer reported he and P�Ir. Middleton recommendsd accepting the lnw bid of �7,1$7.50 irom the Stansfield Constructi�n Company f�r installing corruga�ed pipQ. Commissioner Bates ruoved �hat the reaommendation o£ the City M�ager and �h� City Engineer be ap�roved and tha� the bid be awarded to the Stansfield Construc�ion Ccmpanp, the low bzdder, for corrugated pipe at a price og ,��,1$7.50. Motion was seconded by Cornmissioner Strang and carried unanimouslp. Regarding thovbids for tiresy �ubes and retreads opened a�t a previous mesting, the Gitiy ��ansge� reported that of the six bids receiv�aci, faur oi the companie:s bid fixed priaes and �wo of these, Pure 0i1 Companq �nd Standard Oi� company, a�lowed 2,� discount for cash; the other two, Brpans T:ireso3e and Goodyear, gave terms as net. He r�commended that the Citq be al3awed to buy tires and tnbes from the low bidders, Pure Oil and Standard 0i1, Nith the prov'Lsion that if thep do not have the needed tires, permission be granted to buy from Bryans Tireso].e or Goodyear who also bici fixed prices. Commzssioner Bates moved L-ha�G th� contract far the retreads, a total of eighteen, be awarded to Bryans Tiiesole fer a price of �151.33 and that the total oi the 1J�.0 tires approxima�ely be awarded to the two low bidders, the Pure Oil Company ar.d the Standard Oil CQmpany;, v�ho ar� bidding the same prices Zess a two per cent discount and that the choiee between these two can be made by the Citg �anager in accordance with the avanlability of tires, and as he requested that if neither of these companies havs the tire sizes required a� the time, it can be placed with either one oi ti�e other �wo companies quoting a stated price. 2dotion was seconded by Commissi.oner Strang and carried unariimously . The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on paving, curbing and drainage in Dartmouth Avenue from Lake Drive to Keystone Drive. Tha City Attorney read a letter from Mr. James J. Cox objec�ing to the project on tha basis that it would be too expensive to pave ahd curb just one block. The City Engineer reported that a petition had been reGeived from the property ow�xers requesting this improvement and that a preliminary hearing had been held at which all of the proparty owners present were in favor oF the project. He est-i�ated the cost at �4.q� per front foot or a total estimated cost o� �5,241.50. Mr. David �Tisel addressed ths Commission stating that he approved the praject. Having hsld this Publfc Hearing and hauing heard na valid ob3ection, Commissioner Bates moved that the �onstruc- tion of the necessary pavement, curb and drainage in Dartmouth Avenue froffi the east line of Lake Drivs to the west line of Keystone Drive be approvod �nd the i�enefiting prop�rty awners be assessed on a front foc�t basis. Motioa� was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. _z_ CITY COMMTSSION MEETING Aug�st 2, 1954 A Public Hearing was announced on construction of curb and widening Gr�st A�enue from Gulf-to-Bay to Druid Road and curb and widening in Turner Stree� from Crest to Skyview Avenue. The City EnginQer reported that a preliminary haaring had been held and that all of the ropertq owners present were 3n favar of the project. He estimated the cost at �1.91 per front foot or a total cost of �5,030.00a He recommended that the six inch straight up curb.bo used in this area instead of the flat curb because of the con�our of the land. The Mayor inquired if there were any objec�ions from anqore in the audience and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing and ha�ing heard no �talid objection on tha construction of curb ar,d widening on th.e east a�nd west sides of Grest Avenue grnm Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to Druid �oad and curb and widening in Turner Stxeet �rom Crest Avenue to 5kyview Avenue, als� con5truction of necessary ca�ch basins to provide drainage for above area, Commissioner Str�ang moved the pro�ect be spproved and i:hat the Manager advertise for bids on it and the abutting propert� owners be assessed the proper price. Motion was seconded bp Commissionsr Bates and carried unanimouslq. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on construction of sanitary sewer in BZocks F, H, J and K, Baulevard Heights Subdiv3.sion, Commissioner Strang said that he was a resident of the arsa concerned; therefore, he wt�uld not vate on the project. �he City Engineer reported that a preliminax�y hearing had been held at which the majoritp of the propertq owners present expressed themselvRs as being in favor of the improvement. He presented a peitition signed by tihirty- iour residents of the area requesting that the sewer be insta?1ed. He'estimated the cost at ,�3.16 per Front foot and the tot�,l cost at �16,292.00. Mr. A. He Smith objected to being assessed for sani�arq sewer stating that he had already paid one sanitarp sewer a�sessment against his property. The Engineer said that there was an old �z�nitary sewer in this same area on Court Street installed in 192� which haci never baen used as it was never cannectad to the City sys�eme He said i� wousld cost more to repair the old pipe than it wauld �o lay a new sewer line. The City At�ornep read objeetions from Mr. Wm. F. Rue, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Poppy, Mr. Henry Be:�edict and Mr. Roland Lovel.acee He read a peti�ion of obj�ction signed bp seven poxsoxis. He also read a letter from �Ir. Edwasd Kimball who objected to the method o£ assessing due to the fact that his lot was triangular shaped and the assessment was based on the footage of the long side of the lots. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard na nalid objection, Commissioner Bates moved that the cons�ruction of the san3�ary sewer in Blocks F, H, J an@ K of Boulevard Heights Subdivision, be approved and tY�e benefiting propzrty holders be assessed, and that the C1erk bring in some kind oi a repor� on the canditions 'that exist on Court Street for t he henefit of the Commission when the work is assessed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kenned�. Upon the vote being �aken, Commissioners Bates, Kennedy and Brown voted TMAye�'. Motion carried. Commissioner Strang did noL votee The Citq Attornep submitted a proposed lease to the Y.W,C.A: for the use of Lots 6 and 7� B�OC�L Gy Fairmont Subdivision, for a colored Y.W.�.A, for ten years at $�1.00 a year. He stated tha� the �ease can be canc�lled by the Commission at anp tima if needed for municipal purposes. Mrs. Kline f�om the Y.W.C.A. requested. that an option f or rene*;al be put in the lease. Commissiones� Bates moved that the lease be approved with the suggested amendment of the option for a ten year renewal and that the proper officials be authorized to execute the same. Motion was seconded by Cflmmissiuner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement with Carwick Publishers in which they agree to produce for sale in the Sea-Qrama illustrated booklets and post�cards co�cerning the Sea-Orama, �ad souvenirs of marine life to be sold by e�ployees of the City at the Sea-Orama; the Gity to receive l0� of gross sales up to �600.00 and 15� of gross sales over �600.00 each month. Several amendments were suggested by the Commissioners which were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion in the agreement. Co�nissioner Strang moved thai the Commissfon approve the Carwick Fublishers agreement as amended and that the proper officials be aixthorized to sign it, MotiQn v�as seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reportecl that the Supreme Court Qf Florida had coafirmed the validation by the Circuit Court of the Citq�s y��.00,000.00 issue of recreational revenue certificateso He submitted a statement fv�• services rendered in connect�on with the validation from ylr. Charles Phillips, Jr., in tne amount of �2,g50.00. �ommissioner Strang moved that the bill be paid and that the report be acc2pte�'. Motian was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimous].y. The City Attorney reported receipt of a let�er tY�om Mr. Chester Ferguson which pointed out a discrepancy in the description as con�ained in the deed for the land on Cleveland being bought by Maas Brothers. He said i�aas Brothera� attorneys made up the deed and left out a five fonb strip running nnrth and south just west of the Gulf Oil Ca�pany property. Commissioner Kennedy inquired if Maas Brothers would nnt be acquiring �.00 fee� or kQ5 feet of Cleve].and Street frontage. The Mayor suggested that a Committee be appainted to investigat$ the ma�tter. Commissioner Strang moved that the M�yor appoint a Committee to report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Bates and carried unanimously. I'he Mayor appointed Commissioners Kennedy,: Bates, the City Engineer and the City Attorney t� serve on �he Committee. 5f� -3 - CITY COMMISSION MEETLNG August z, 1954 The City Engineer recommended modification of the plans for groins nn the sAuth end of Clearv�ater Beach as prEsent�d bp Mr. Leo M. Bntlere 1. He suggested a length of �.92 �eet instead of 500 feet so as to conform tn colurun distances. 2. Use og wooden slabs after the initial installation of concrete slabs as the concrete slabs (360 lbs. ea.) are too heavy to be handled by a crew of four men. After some discussion, the Mayor thanked the Engineer for tha report and clirected him to proceed with the work along the lines suggested. The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement with Mr. Milton D. Jones, Chestes B. McMullen and his wife, Ruth D. McMullen, in whieh they propose to develop and maintain a colored cemetery in Lots 17, 1$, 19 and 20, Pinellas Groves Subdivision in the SE� of Section 24, To�unship 2$ S, Range 15 E. Under the terme of the agreement, the City would move the graves from the �mesent City-owned colore� cemetery to the new cemetery, the City to pay �25.00 for each space used. Mr. Jones stated that the surrounding proper�y owners had no objection to lacating � cemetery in that area. Several amendments were sugges�ed which were noted by the City Attarney for inclusion in the contract. Commissioner Strang moved that this agreement as amended be approved and the proper of£icials be authorized to exe�ute it. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Bates and carried unanimcusly. The City Manager requested approval of a work order �'or �1,6z5.00 to coner the cost of moving the old Club Hduse from Green F'ield to the new Golored Recreation Ball Park and installing twQ restrooms. Commisaioner Bates moved the approval of the work order amounting to �1,625.OQ for the r�moval of the old Club Aouse f'rom Green Field to the Celored Ball Park inciuding the installation of two r-estrooms. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a work order in the amount of #I,52F,.1Q to cover material and labor n�eded to finish the Sea-Orama soom. Commissioner Strang �oved the work order be approved in 'the amount of �1:52b.10 to aomplete the Sea-Orama room. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Ba�es ana carried unanimously. A work order for �z65.00 was pres�nted by the Gity Manager to cover cost o£ installing a flashing blinker traffic light a� the intersection of South Greenwood Avenue and Woodlawn. Co�issioner Strang moved that the work order in"the amount of �z65�00 for the �lasher light at Woodlawn and Greenwood be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimnusly. The �anager also presented work orders to cover the cost of re-locating three tra£fic lights from the overhead tqpe to the corner type as follows: Cleveland and Fort Harrison Cleveland and Gar�'en Cleveland and Osceola �i,47$.00 z,5$5:37 1,605.37 CAmmissioner Strang inquired if this price incZuded the cost of synchronization of these lights with the one a� Pierce and Fort Harrison. The Manager explained that t�es� lights were of a type that could be synchronized but it would be neces- sary to lay the cable to connect them. Aftsr some discussion, the Mayor suggested tha� the Electrical D�partment be instructed to give the Commission an es<,imate o£ tlae cost of synchronization oi the entire sys�iem. Bp consent, the �om�i; 33on concurred with this suggestion. The 1`layor appointed Commissioner Bates, Mr. Ort, head of the Tlectrical Department and Trafgia Sergeant W. l�iackey a s a Committee to studp a nd make recommendations �n synchronizatic�n of the traffic lights. The City Clerk r�quested that the Commission aonsider the moving of the Clearwatsr Beach polling place �rom the Beach Fixe Station to the You�h i'�aritime Center, stating that the holding of an election a� the Fire StaLion required the removal of the fire truck from the engine roam and that the engine room aould not be heated properlg b ecause the large doors had to be kept open. The Mayor suggest�ed that tYae Clearwater Beach Association be eontacted regarding the change and instructed the Clerk to write a letter to the Assaciation to �cure an ex�cression from th� members as ta their reaction to the sugges�ed change. In regard to the ofier of Mrs. Jean 0. Wells to purchase the west 20 feet of Lot l, of original Lot 5p R. H. Padge�ts Subdivision, for �?OO.00, Commissionez Kennedy reporting for the Cnmmittee stated that he thougk�t it would be an injustice to the owner .of Lot 2 of the same subdivision to seli a 20 foot strip betw�en his property and �he rigb�-of-way for riissouri Avenue. Cotnmissioner Bat�s svggested that it might be wi.se fos the Citq to retain the ownership of this strip in case the space was needed for public parking in the future development of Lhe area. Commissioner Kennedy recommended that the offer of Mrs. V,Tell.s be declined and that the property be m,arked so it would not be sold ir: the £uture withaut giving the abutting property owner an opportunity to '�uy. The Mayor suggested tha� thQ Committee continue to act and consult with the property owner. The City Manager repor�ed that the Fun 'N Sun Committee's request £or. �5,000.00 for the Fun �N Sun Celeb�ation in 1955 had bee�. referred to the Speciai EYents Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and met with their approval. Dr. Percy Spengeman addressed the Comm3ssion s�ating that the advartising and the Festival were an unjusbifi�ble expense which 3id not benefit the City, only various bus3ness men. The Mayor pointed out that the money nad already been appropriated � -�- CTTY COMMISSI�N MEETING August 2, 1954 � in the current bud�et. Gommissioner Strang moved that ttae request of the Fun 'N Sun Ccmmittee for the allocation of �5,000.00 be approved and that theq account ior the money as they have done in the past. I�otion was saconded by Co�r,n►isaioner Kenne�3y and carried u{ianimously. The City Abtornep read a ietter from �he Countg Commission whic� requested that an aPficial of the City be appointed to represent Clearwat�er on the Pihel�as County Gul� Beach Erosion Research Comm�ttee. The Mayor said he understoad that there would be �34,000.00 in Federal funsis ava3lable to be allocated in this dzstrict. He appointed Commissioner Bates to represent the City on �his Committee and requested the Clerk to so inform the County Commission. A letter was read from the D.A.Y. requesting permission to instal]. two telescopes, one at the foot of the Municipal Pier and the other near the beach in Water �ank Park. .A.fter some discussion, the matter was referred to tk�e City Manager for fur�her in�estigation and report. i++�ir. W'. L. Bas�ett appQared be�ara the Commi�sion proposing to purchase Citq- owned property in tlae aa�ea of the Airport to be used £or the purpose of manufactur- ing wood products and woodworking. He said he would like to purch�se one acre now with an optian to purchase t�ro or more acres at a later date. �e sugg�sted an area immediately west of th� Police Pistol Range. He made a tentative offer of �500.00 an acre. During the discussion, it was proposed to sell Mr. Bassett one acre at this time for th� tentati�re price ai' �1,000.00 and that he be granted a 'five year lea3e on an acidi�ional two acres iaith a�n op�ion to buy, the price an the additi�anal acreage to increase �100.00 per acre annuallyo �y consent, the Commi.ssion decided to discuss the offer, and instruct.the Ci�y Engineer to prepar� a survey of the proFerty for the Commissionts stud�r so it can be determined whether this would conilict with th� A�rport lease. The Mayor requested that Mr, Passett make a co�firming offer in writing before the nex� meeting. The City hYanagersecommended the installation of �$2 feet oi 2 inch gas main extension on Brookside Drive at �n estimated cost of �.10.00e �ommissioner Strang moved tk�e utility improvement in t:�e amount af �410.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Cnmmissioner Bates and carried unanimously. It was xecommended bp the City Manager tha� 1250 ieet of six inch water main extension be installed in Sirmons Heigh�s Subdivision under the usual refun.ding agreement at an estimated cost of �3,500.00, check for which is on file from the developer. Co�issioner Bates moved that this extension be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute the ca�ztract. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Strang and �arried unanimously. The City i�Yanager submittad a request ior a refunding water main extension agreement from Mr. M. F. W. Weide�eyer, developer of Monterey Heights Subditrision, to cover 1,375 of six inch main and 3,455 feet of two inch main. r3uring the dis- cussion it was brought out tha� iKr. Weidemeyer izad already instaT"led the water main at a cost of �5,6g3.50. PJo action was taken by the Commissiona T.he Citq Manager presented a Resolution requiring twenty-ni.ne property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang mov�d the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded ioy Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Attornep pr�sented for the Mayor's signature a Resolution to correct �hs des,,ription in a Resolution dated July 6, 1954, vacating a portion of Lincoln Avenue. The Commission discussed a work order in the am�unt oi �1,170.00 for a billboard sign in fronic of the i'�arina to advertise the charter baat ileet and the Sea�Oram,a. After examining tk�e proposal from Dupre�s Signs for doing the work, �he Comarission decided to defer the matter to the next meeting f.n order to make sure that the contract included changing the t�xt or design once a year instead of just re�lettering. Ttie City Attornep rsported 'chai a check �or �5,370ak1� had been sent to the Jes"fersoa� Standard Life insurance Gompany to cover the balance of the mortgage on the J.C. Building and the Company had accepted the Citpts offer and had forwarded the note, mortgage and the satisfaction of mortgage. Commissioner Strang moved that t�e report be acceptec?. and that the Clerk be instructed to record the satis- faction of mortgage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner �ates and carried unanimous�y. The City Attorney read a latter fro�i Mr. Howard K. E�ring requesting that he be givEn a one year auc�a.on license for his business known ae Howard the Trader, anci inquising if �he auction license would include household and antique china and glassware. Commissioner Strang ffioved that the matter be referrea to the City Attrrney and ths Manager for recommenda�ion and brought back to tixe next meeting, Motion wag seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carr�ed unanimot��iy. Cammissioner Strang inquired i� it e�ould be possib].e to get the City Hall Auditorium soundproofed. The Manager replied that he was in the process of securing bids on both acoustical mat�ria� and air conflitioning for the auditorium. -5- CITY CONII�IISSION IdEETING August 2, �1954 The City At�o:ney submitted a Resolution. which would authorize Amos Go Smith and Wm. L. Coon to mortgage their interest in the leas� �o I,ots 3 and �., Citp Park Subdivlsion for the purpose oi s�ecuring a note for tha principal sum of �'7,000.00 �ayable to Paul Hennesen and Maria Hennesen. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be ado*;ted and that this mortgaga was no� to exceed �j,000.Q0 and the term of the raortgage not to exceed two years. Motion was seconded l�y Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before �he Board, the raeeting was adjourned at 6:0� P.M. Attest• r City uditor and lerk _ _�.�►�/%�1 � . . �� . � �� CTTY COi�L'�iISSTON MEETING Au�ust 2, 19�1� Mayor Commissioner Herhert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack N.ussell, W. E. Str�ng, Jr. John VJ. Bates, �u�r L. Kennedy Gent lec�en : ��i July 30, 1954 The City Commission will meet in Regular Session at the City Hall Auditcri.»m an Nionday, Aug�xst 2, 1GSL�, for the purpose of discussin� the items listed �r, the attached agenda. i�7eeting time will be at '1:30 p.m. FCM:w Enclosure Very truly pours, �s/ F. C. Midd�eton Ciby i4Ianag�r Agenda - City Cammission Meeting of Aueust 2, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. l. Invocatien, Rev. Elmer i.. Allen, Church of the Ascension. 2. Approval of Gerald t4eimer as Actin, City .'.iana.ger durinQ vaca�ion of City Manager. 3. rlfiFrovin; the mir_utes of the Re�ular Meeting of �uly 19, 1954� and the Special i�eetin; of July 20, 195LF, �.. Qpenin� of bids for resurfacin� Pine St. and Turner St. from Hillcrest ta Evergreen. 5. Awarding of :�ids for: A. Storm Sewer in Area of Duncan Aveiaues South o.f Druid Road. B. Tires, tubes and the retreads for City vehicles for next twelve months. 6. Public Hearinos. A, t,ons�ruction of necessarp pavement, curb and drainage in Dartmouth Ave, from the East line of Lake Drive to the West l:i.ne of iseystone Drive. B. Construct��on oi cL:rb and widenir; on the East and Glest sides of Crest Ave. from uulf to Bay Blvd, to llruid Road and curb arid widen�ilg in Turner St. from �rest �ve. to Skyview xve., also construction of necessary catch basins to provid� drainage for above area. G. Constructior_ of necessary sanitary sewer in Blo�ks F, H, J and K of Boulevard Heights Subdivision. 7. Qommission's consideration if items irom the City Attorney''s Office k, i��edification of Bowlin�; 911ey Lease. B, kpproval of Y. W. C. A. Lease. C. AFproval of Carwick Publishers A,reement, D. Report and statement re�ardin; validation praceedin�s. E. Lett2r from T•1r, Chester Fer�uson. $. Commissien's consideration of: A. Froposed groins on South Clearwater Beach. B. Proposal with refcrer.ce to Colored Cemetery, C . ?+Jork Orders for : 1. Billboard Sign in fror.t of c�tarina Euilding. 2. IL'iovin� old Club House from Green Field to fiew Colored Recreation Ball Park and installin; ttivo restrooms. 3. T�Iaterial to complete "Sea-Orama" Room. l�. Electrical work orders on traffic li;hts. D. To change the rollin; place at Clearwater Beach from the Fire Station to the Youth �•laritime Center. E. Re�ort fror� Commit�ee regarding 1�Iissouri .�venue Right of Way as per request of Jean 0. i�ells. F, Request of Fun 'A? 5un Commi�tee for allocation of �5,000.00. G. Letter from R. Hosey Llick, Board oi County Commissioners regarding appointm�nt of reprssentativa to County Gulf Beach Erosion Research Co�mitteP. H. Letter from W. J. T. Jones of DAV. (Telescope) I. Request to lease �:ro�ertq West of Pistol lta.nge to Mr. Bassett for NIanufacturing purposes. 9• Utility Im�rovements. 10. Lot P�Iowing Applications. 11. Any item not on the a�enda will be considered with the consent of the Comraission. Adjournment The City Cierk City of Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: 1629 Dartrnouti� Street Clearwater, Florida July 2L�, 1954 Fertain�n� to the proposal ta pave, curb, and install draina�e on Dartmouth Street, T wish to voice my objections as follows; (Continued) ��� CIT'Y CONiMISSION MEETING Augus� 2, 1954 (Continued) 1. Extra and excessive cost to the dozen propertp owners would result from paving only one block, leaving several blocks to the nor�h, south, and east unpavedo 2. The extra cost of inst311ing c�rbs and sewers would not be worth the sma17. advan'tage of having these improvementa, since the land is high and well drained as it is. Since there is very iittle traffic on the street, if paving is decided upon, an inexpensive black-toppa.ng would be satisfactory and a considerable saving in expense to property owners. 3o Speaking persona�lp, I would rather have the money it is going tn co�t me if Dartmouth Street is paved, than have what small benefits the paving would bring. �hese are my abjections for consideration �t the hearing by the City Commission. Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager, Clearwater, Florida. Dear Sir: Sin�cerely yours, /s/ James J. Cox 7-27-54 In re: Sewer construction. 17, response to yo�zr notice regardi�g thA construction o� sewers on Franklin, San Juan and Court streets, I hereby notify you that I am opposed to same. I own the following described properties: l�.ly. San Juan Court, my home. 1k15 ,Satt Juan Court, a new house unsold. 1419 San Juan Court, a new liouse unsold. Lat 22 B1ock J. an San Juan Court. �ot 23 Block J. on San Juan Court. One reason I object ie that mp own segtic tank is oderless because I icaep it fermenting. The second reason is that I have two new houses with new septic tanks that have never been used. The third reason is that most people with septic tanks do not know how to operate them and have never been advised bq any department in the ci�y as to how to use them. The fourth reason is that the amount of monep people will invest in a property here doe� not warrent the expense. 'Phe fi£th reason is that it will not increase the val.ue of the property, as sorae think it will. There are other reasons. Therefore, you can put my name down for being definately opposed to the whole �na tt es� . Very truly yours, /s/ William F, Rue F. C. Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear 5ir; June 2�, ].954 Clearwater, Florida It �ras brought to my at�en�tion last Friday e�e;ning, June 25th, 1954, �y a neighboriag property owner that a discuss3on was held, pertaining to sewer and appurtenances on San Juan �ourt, at the City Hal�.. I understand that all owners were notified of this hearing. I own Lots 12 & 13, Block H, Boulevard Heights, but i received nn such notice of this heax�ing, This property is up f�r sale, and Mr. Poppg and i fe�l, that a� the pr�sent time, we are not of the financial circumstances to afforci such expense to this property at thz present 'time. So I wish to take this opportunity, as I was not privileged to do so at the hearing, and i foel as though, as long as �re own two lots that will be invo�ved; one fronted. by Hillcrest Drive and San Juan; the nther on �an. Juan on1y, to add my protest to �his movemen� at the �resen� �ime. Would you please, in the future, include me in the list of being notified of any discussions pertaining tn thzs propertp, as I feel �ti�at :I am entitled to this courtesy and the opportunity to �roice my views along with ather tax�aper� on Clearwater prdperty. Sincerely yours, /s/ Mrs. Margaret Ae Poppy 8c Mr. John W. Poppy We reside at 701 - S. Crest Ava., Clearv�ater, Flae and are taxpayers to this city for this property, also. r CITY COMMISSION MEETING �ugust z, 1954 City of Clearwates Engineering Dept. Clearwater, Fba. Dear Sirs: 15 Prespect Ave. Valhalla, N.Y. July 2'7, 1954 Thank yau for your letter in :^egard to the sewer project in Boulevard Heights Subdivision. We are verp much interested in having the sewer - but ieel yuur rate is too high. Thre� dollars for each taxpayer means �6.00 per foot. Hope this rate can be reduced consid�rably. We are in N.Y. Stato for the summer � sorry we cannot attend the meeting. Yours Very truly, /s/ Henry A. Benedic� Melvin Village, N.di. duly 7, 1954 Mr. Harry Eiayes Dear Sir: With reference to the running of sewer pipe thru otzr pro er�y. I have just put in a new ceptic tank and have good drainage as there is l�� ft oi clear sand. I am not in fa�ror of it at this time, also I did not sign the petition in favor. Sincerely, Box 64. fs/ Roland A. Lovelace Mr. Wingo City �lerk Clearwater, Fla. Dear Mr. Wingo: ------�----------- $-2-54 You �rill recal� thai I spoke with you last week about my objections to �he assessmer,t an my proaerty of the proposed sanitary sewer. The �entative mathod af assessme�t pu�s me in a spot where I am to pay an amount that a� �'a� in exGess for the usage I am to rderive from the proposed'sewer. I also understand that there is a question on an easement right of way. My mai�n obj�ction zs fihe high assessmen�t and I hope the Cemmissioners can cor�e to sone favorable anethod of assessment with me that will be more equitable and justifiec3 when they consider the way my land is divided. Th.ank you for Sr6U1" i.nterest on mp behalf. Yaurs truly, /s/ Edward E. Kimball 1459 �uli to Bay (Lots 2,3,4,5,6, B1k F, Boule•rard Hgts.) PETI TION In regards to the purposed sewer installation for the fo3lowing streets we the undersigned would preger that the matter be droped at t1-,is time. Perhaps the matter could be brought up again in a couple of years and at a time when it would be b�2tter ior a�.Z concerned. Ths eight inch sanitary sewex and apputtenances in DeLeon �treet and San Juan Court, said asea bounded bq Gulf to Bay Blvd, on the_East, i€illcrest Drive on tine West, Court street on the South and Franklin strest on the north. 6/�1/195t� Signed by seve� �;ersons William F. i�ue, 11�14 San Juan Ct. Arthur Sullivan, 140$ San Juan Ct. Harry H. Hayes, 11�19 Aeleon Mz�s. R. T. Newma.n, 4p3 So. Hillcre�t Adam W. Jacob, 11r16 De Lean St4 James E, Hexu�y, 1433 DeLeon St. Atlie B. Adams, Lot 1- 1`%, DeLeon � �3 CITY COMMISSION ME�TING August 2, 1954 City o€ Clearwater Glearv�ate.r, Florida Attention: The A9ayor anci City Commissioners Gentlemmn: July 16, 1954 C� Q� At the Regular iReeting of the Board of County Commissioneres, Tueaday, Julq 13th, the matter of a�paintment of a Pinellas County Gulf Beach �rosion Research Committee, to be composed of the members of the Board of County Commissioners and an official representative from each municipality and unincorporated area on the beachea, was proposed and passed. As you �ill probably recall, this matter Y�as discussed at a recent meeting held in the St. Petersburg Qounty Building on June 2$th, when the Board of County Gorrrmissioners and representatives fror� some o£ the Gulf BEach municipalities met to disc�xss the erosion problem confronting the County and the municipalities along ths b eaches. The purpose of the committee is to study the erosion prablem and a prop�r methad Ai solving it. It has been suggested tha� each municipalitp recommend some member of its official f amily to be appointed an this committee to speak far them, and to repres�nt them. In the discussion, it was pointed out that a corrective measure on o;�e beach will undoubtedlS affect the abu�ting beaches; some oi which may not n�w have eros�.on problems. AlI of the beaches, whether tihep havR an ero�ion prc�blem now, or not, shauld be materiall.y interested in the overall prnject and assist in work�.ng o�t the problem. The Board of County Commissioners will appreciate your making yaur recommendation foi• tbis committee within th.e next 10 daqs, in order that the committee can be properly organized and begin to function. Very truly qours, /s/ R. Hosey Wicic, Chairman RHW�CK Board of County Commi��sioners Mr. Francis Middleton (Clearwater City Maniger) Julp 20/5� My dear Mr. Middleton i.n regards to my canviasAt3on with you a few days ago, I have contaeted the owners of these machines and they will install them on a concreat base and wi11 bolt same to the grourd base, and wil2 also remcsve them at any time that your or the city should request there removel. We will asome a11 re�poxisiablity for the care and safity of these machines. The two machienes will be installed one at the foat of the pier and the other one �,rill be installed the city beach on the upper beach in the viciaty of the fire station or at any spot that meets with your approvial. I remain yours truly /s/ Wm. J. T. Jones (Disabled American Veterans, Clearwater Chapter, No 11� Howard4s Auction Gallery Clearwater, Floz�ida dulY 30, 1454 Gommissioner'John W. Bates City Hall Cleaz�vater, Florida Dear Sir: As per your request, six�y days in advance, I am applping for a �ne year aucLion licens� ior Haward Ewing, located on the corner of Guli'-to-Hay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. This license nust be purchassd bp Qctober 1, 195t�.. Would it be within the .Auction I�aw to sell household aud antique china and glassware? Pl.ease lat me have an opinzon on this. Very truly q�urs, /s/ Howard K. Ewing r- CITY COMhiISSION IHEETING August 2, 1954 RESOLU�ION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Claarwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or undexbrush, a*�d that after ten {10) days not3ce and Failure of the o�rner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the resgective property. NOW THE�REFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, F'lorida, that �he following described property, situate ia said Ci�y, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to complX with said notice, the City sha11 perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section 12$ of the Charter nf the Citp of Clearwat8r, as amended. NAME DESCRIPTION COST Gladys Ric� Lot �, Block B 5.00 1537 Drew Crest I,ake Clearwater, Fla. Laura Stoddard Lots 24 and 25, Block B $.00 305 Coronado Dr, Crest Lake Park Clearwater, Fla. Peter NSe11as Lot 19 and S� of Lot 20 5.00 1$ Clearwater St. Block B, Crest Lake Park Clearwater, Fla. Harry Aldrich I,ot y.0 1�.00 406 E. Sho�e Dr. Grandvierr Terrace C'learwater, Fla. Wm. Carlson io� $, Unit 1. S.OQ 1277 Semino�e i'alm Terrace C].earwater, Fla. Car1 Diver iot 9, B].ock C 5.00 209 N, Main F'airmont Findlay, 0. Kennedp & Strickland Lots '�,$,9 and 10, Block A 6.00 $14 Cleveland Hibiscus Gardens Clearwat�er, �la. John M. A1].en Lot 9, 5.00 �.526 Fehr Rd. Gracemoor Cincinnati 3$, 0. �lm. F. Oberhuber L'ot 7, Block B 5,00 4103 Chestnut St. Boulevard Pines Philadelphia, Pa. Esther Keefer s� al Lots 2$, 29, 30 and 31 6.00 400 Lincoln Ave. Block D, Bassedena Clearwa�,er, Fla. Jos. Clapp Lot l0 and S 60' of Lot 9 6.00 1675 Clevel�nd ' 31ock H, Keystone �I�or Clearwater, Fla. H. C. MacNeil Lot 40 and E� of 41 $.00 �63 Gulfview Blvd. Bayside Replat Clearwater, Fla. W. C. Wells Lot �.3 4.00 440 Oak Ave. Bayside Replat Clearwater, Fla. Gus Alibrandi Lot 1, Block 1 1�.00 1616 Grand Blvd. Tagarelli Sgracuse, N.Y. John Nastasi L��s 2 and 3, Block 1 $.00 10 Academy St. Tagarelli Darien, Conn. Franic Jamison The N$0� of W 70t of 5.00 4.03 White & Browning Bldg. Lot 103, Harbor Oaks Logan, W. Va. Mrs. Geo. Tillman W 35' of Lot 7 and 5.00 �50 �arcissus the E 37t of Lot 9 Cclearwater, Fla. Harbor Oaks Elmer ft. Terry Lot 10, Block A 5.U0 Rt. 1 Suburb Beautiful Onaway, Miche C7:arence Chrysl�r et als Lots 1$ and 20, Black A 10.00 R�• � Suburb Beautiful Angola, Ind. Thcamas Carter i.ot �., BZock A, Unit .� 4.00 31 Ann S�. Skycrest Morristown, N.J. Wm. McCZeary HarpEr Lo� J.1, Block E, Unit y. 5,00 512 Franklin Skycrest Clearwater, Fla. Patsy Deszmone Lo� ]., Block C, Unit 5 5.00 310 Howard Skycrest Syracuse, N.Y. Phil Skandaliaris Lot 12, Block B, Unit 6 S.Op 129 Spruce Skycrest Tarpon Springs, F].a. (Continued) V �� NAME Carl Peterson 1919 Cleveland Glearwater, Fla. A CITY COMMISSION Ni�E7'ING August 2, 1954 (Continued ) ADDRESS Lot 10, �lock G Unit 6, Sk.ycrest COST 5.00 and W Glads Lot lm Block C� 5.00 P.O. Drawer 351 Unit $, Skycrast k't. Myers, Fla. Joh� Borkowski 563.�x7 from the NoE. cor of NE� 5,.00 11 E. Emans Ave. s 13 T 29 S R 15 E run oD 39►4.7n Allentown, Pae 50.01' to S line Dr�w th W along S line Drerv 50.02t for POB, run th W 75' th S d 3911�:7�� E 150w tio Pi bdry of 16' alley th E parallel with S line Drew 7g* th N ofl 39•47 W 150f to P.O.B. Doris Alvord Lot 6 Block C 5.0C3 160� Pinellas Rd. Unit �, Skycres� Belleair, Fla. B. I�. Mills E 65� of the W�.95' of the S 150+ af 5.00 1�00 Oak Ave. the N 200' of the NE� of the NVT� Clearwater, Fla. 563�x2 Sec. 13-29_i5 Grace E. Gresn From the NW cor of the NE� of the 5.00 POB ljl� NW� run S 5�.03t to the S line of DeLand, F12. Dr�w th E along S line Drew 1�45f for POB: th rwn S 150' th E 65t th N 150' th W along S line Drew 65t to POB 5637x3 (Secv 13-29-15) PASSEA AND ADOP2ED BY the City Commission of the C'itp of Clearvuater, Florida, �his 2nd day of Augus�t, A. D. 1934.. �TTEST: /s� H, G. Winge Cit� Aud�to� and Clerk /s/ Herbert M. Brown N7ayor-Commissioner ItESOLUTZOIV WI3ERE���, on the bth day of July, 195�, the City Commiss3on of the City of Clearwater, Florid�, in sessi�n dulv a�d regularly assembled, passed and adop�ed a F�esoltttion vacati.ng a portion of Lincoln Avenue in the City of Clearwater, Florida, and WHEREAS, the propertiy description embraced in said Resolution was in error, and WHEREAS, it is thc: desire of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Fl�rida, to correct the aioresaid error in said description, but to leave all • other matters embraced in said Resolution in fu].l force aad effect from July 6, 1954, �'orward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOI,VED by the City Commission oi the Citg of Clearwater, Florida, in sessidn duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That the property description set out in the Resolution og July 6, 1.954, be and the same is hereby corracted to read as follows: The West Ten (10) Feet of �hat portion of Lincoln Avenue lying adjacent to Lots 25 and 32 The Padgett Estate Subdieision, it beittg the intention �o vacate any portioiz of sai� street located on the West ].1�.0 feet �f said Lot 25 and the West 1L�.0 feet of said Lot 32, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book i�, page 11 of the pub�.ic records of Pinell.as Countg, F�orida> 2. Tha� all other portions of the said Resolution do remain in full forca ar�d ef£ec� from July 6, �.954, foxwarc�> PASSED A%D AnOPTED �his 2nd day of August, A,D. 1951�. /s� Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attes�E : /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor anci GZerk G n�