10/04/1954
Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner I ~, p' .,
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John W. Bates Commissioner .,
W. E. Strang, Jr. C ommis sione r ' ' ,
Jack Russell Commissioner .;'
Guy L. Kennedy Commis ai.oner
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F. C. Middleton City Manager ..
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. City ~ttorney , '
S. Lickton City Enf ne er
G. T. McClamna Chief 0 Police
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 4, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, October 4, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend Robert Man, of the Church of the ABc~nsion, Clearwater. Commissioner
Strang moved that the minutes of the regular meeting o~ September 20th and the
special meeting of September 29th be approved in accordance with copies furnished
each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
County Commissioner Sidney Parry addressed the Commission reporting that
the County Commission had been able to secure the loan of ten voting machines
from Volusia County through the efforts of Mr. Rodney ThursbYj Supervisor of
Registration or Volusia County, in order to have enough for the City to use in its
Special Bond Election on Tuesday, November 2nd. Commissioner Bates moved that the
proper people be authorized to approve reimbursement to the County Commission for
the incidental expenses with reference to the securing, moving and setting up of
the voting machines for the Special Bond Election. ~otion was seconded by
Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the City
Manager write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Thursby.
The City Attorney reported that he had conferred with Miss Wilda Cook, County
Supervisor of Registration, and she stated that she had received an opinion from
the State Attorney-General as follows:
1. Confirming that it is necessary for the City to use voting machines.
2. Confirming that it is perfectly legal to have the City election on the
same day as the General Election.
3. Stating that it is necessary that the voting machines be used and that
they contain the referendum question since it would not be proper to
have the referendum question on the regular County machines.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney and the City Clerk to furnish the City
Manager and the Commissioners with a step-by-step schedule with suggested dates
of the procedure in setting up the election.
The City Manager reported that seven bids had been received for 24 fire
hydrants and six 6" mechanical gate valves. The bids were read as follows:
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$3,141.60
2,640.00
2,584..32
2,686.80
3,192.00
3,064.80
2,999.04.
Valves
$327.00
302.10
284.64
328.50
326.70
294.90
Rensselaer Valve Co., Troy, N.Y.
M & H Valve & Fittings Co., Anniston, Ala.
Mueller Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
R. D. Wood Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Ludlo~ Valve Mfg. Co., Troy, N.Y.
Darling Valve &lw1fg. Co., Williamsport, Pa.
Gulf Coast Ind. Supply, St. Petersburg
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for recom-
mendation and brought back to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that ~ive bids had been received for
construction of paving in alley bet~een Court Street and Franklin Street and
between Myrtle Avenue and Prospect Avenue (Block 10, Aiken Subdivision). The
bids ~ere read as follows:
w. H. Armston Co., Inc., Dunedin
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Clear~ater
Orville Harris Paving Co., St. Petersburg
Davis 8t Schultz, Inc., Dunedin
$2,487.00
2,875.60
2,193.60
1,866.00
2,242.50
After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $1,866.00
from Orville Harris Paving Company of St. Petersburg. Commissioner Strang moved
that the pavement in the alley between Court Street and Franklin Street and between
Myrtle Avenue and Prospect Avenue be awarded to Orville Harris Paving Company in
the amount of $1,866.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
After some discussion of performance bonds, the Commission instructed the City
Manager to require performance bonds on projects below $5,000.00 as well 8S those '
above that figure,
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October 4, 1954
In regard to the bids for one i ton pick-up truck (Unit A) for the Police
Department, one i ton pick-up truck with utility body (Unit B) for the Gas and
Water Depart[nent, and one load-packer garbage truck with trade-in of 1949 Mack
garbage truck (Unit C Alternate) for the Public Service Department, the City
Manager recommended accepting the lowest and best bid of $1,170.00 for Unit A,
$1,524.00 for Unit B, and $4,967.00 for Unit C Alternate or a total of $7,661.00
from the Thayer Motor Company. Commissioner Strang moved that Thayer Motor Company
be awarded the bid for Units A, B and Unit C Alternate in the amount of $7,661.00
according to the City Manager's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commi88ioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids opened at the last meeting for acoustical material for
the City Hall Auditorium and Municipal Auditorium, the City Manager reported that
although only one bid had been received, SiK invitations to bid had been mailed
out. He recommended accepting the bid or .4-83.00 for the City Hall Auditorium
and $6,175.00 for the Municipal Auditorium from the Acoustical Corporation of
Florida) Inc., of Tampa, subject to the City Engineer's checking the installation
specifications to be fUrnished by the company. Commissioner Russell moved that
the Acoustical Corporation of Florida, Inc., Tmnpa, Florida, be given the bid for
the installation of acoustical material in the auditorium at City Hall in the
amount of $483.00 and also in the Municipal Auditorium in the amount of $6,175.00
as per City specifications and that the City Engineer check their installation
specifications and that the City Engineer check their installation specifications
before the bid is awarded. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the bids for valves and fittings open~d at the last meeting, the
City Manager recommended accepting the total bid of '1,373.38 from C. R. Finley
of Orlando, Florida, as being the lowest and best bid. Commissioner Kennedy moved
in keeping with the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of C. R. Finley,
representing M & H Valve Company, in the amount of '1,373.38 be approved and accepted
and the purChasing contract executed ~ith this company. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Rogal, Inc., for a
seven and one-half foot side-line setback from Rollen Road for Lots land 16,
Block C, Lots 1 and 16) Block D, and Lot 1, Block E, Pinebrook Highlands. The
City Attorney read the request from Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, on behalf of Rogal, Inc.
He also read the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the petition be
denied. Mr. Wm. Goza and Mr. Al Rogers addressed the Commission asking that the
request be granted. After having held this Public Hearing on the request of
Rogal, Inc., for a seven and one-half foot side-line setback from Ro1len Road ror
Lots land 16, Block C) Lots 1 and 16, Block D, and Lot 1, Block E, Pinebrook
Highlands Subdivision, Commissioner Strang moved the request be denied in accordance
with the Zoning Board's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayor on the construction of paving,
curb and drainage in Evergreen Avenue from approximately 175' south of Drew Street
to Cleveland Street. The City Manager reported that a petition had been presented
from the property o~ners requesting the improvement and the City Engineer had
estimated the total cost at $7,2e7.,O or a cost of $5.47 per front foot. The
Mayor inquired if there were any objections from the audience. Mr. Harry Hayes
inquired if any plans were being made for the portion of Evergreen south of
Gu1f-to-Bay Boulevard and also what type of curbs would be used. The City Manager
replied that there had been no request to have it continued south of the Boulevard
and that the modi~ied or low curb ~ould be used. There we~e'no objections.
Commissioner Strang pointed out that one block of Evergreen from the south side
of Cleveland to Park Street is also unpaved and recommended that the owners of the
lots in that block be contacted to see ir they wished paving of that portion of
Evergreen included in this project. The City Manager suggested that if the
reaction is favorable, a Public Hearing on that section of Evergreen could be held
on the same day bids are to be received on the r.irst project and an alternate could
be included in the specifications for paving this block. Having held this Public
Hearing and hearing no valid objections, Commissioner Bates moved that the construc-
tion of pavement, curb and necessary drainage in Evergreen Avenue from approximately
175' south of the south line of Drew Street to the north line of Cleveland Street
be authorized, and that the proper assessments be made. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the letter from Mr. Wm. Goza on behalf of the
Clearwater Beach Hotel requesting an abatement of the assessment for improvements
to Y~nda1ay Boulevard. The letter stated that the portion or Manda1ay adjacent
to the hotel had been widened and curbed at the time the pumping station was
installed. A report from the Ciey Engineer stated that the west side of Mandalay
from Bayinont north for approximately 300 feet was widened prior to the recent
project but the curbing and the necessary resurfacing was put in during the latest
project. After some discussion, Commissioner Strang moved that this request be
denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read an application from Mr. E. J. Daniels for a commercial
advertising sign, 4' by 5~') on the property of Mr. W. L. Ward at South Garden
Avenue and Park Street to advertise free parking on the parking lot for customers of
Daniels Fashion Shop. The City Attorney stated that in his opinion if permission
tor the sign was granted that the text could be changed at any time without any
further application to the Commission. Mr. Lewis Homer of the Zoning Board stated
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that in recommending that the request be granted, the Zoning Board had concluded
that the requested sign would be considered a point of purchase sign rather than
a billboard. The Mayor was of the opinion that any sign the dimensions of the
requested sign would be a billboard si~n and that granting the request would
weaken the existing Sign Ordinance which is proving very satisfactory. Commissioner
Bates moved that Mr. Homer be requested to report the comments of this meeting and
the thoughts presented to the Zoning Board and that they reconsider the application.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager requested approval of a work order for the removal of bodies
in the Colored Cemetery to the new cemetery. He said that approximately 75 of
the bodien had been moved and there would be 375 all together. Commissioner Bates
moved the approval of a work order in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 to cover
the total cost of this work. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the City Man~ger write a letter to
the School Board informing them of the progress of the work in regard to the
Colored Cemetery.
The City Manager reported that the Superintendent of SChools had indicated
that the Board of Public Instruction would be willing to pay its share toward
the construction of a sidewalk on the north side of Palmetto Street adjacent to
the new high school. The Mayor suggested that it might be well to secure a letter~
~rom the School Board to that effect.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a supple-
mentary letter from the Clearwater Power Squadron requesting the use of the lounge
room on the second floor of the Marina Building to be used as lounge facilities
for visiting boatmen as well as the work of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
Power Squadron. The Mayor commented that the Commission looked on the proposition
with favor and hoped it would be possible to work out necessary details. He
requested the City Attorney to make a report as to whether such an arrangement
would be in violation of the Marina Revenue Certificates agreement.
The City Attorney read a notice from the County Commission regarding a
Public Hearing at 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 5th, on the application of Mr.
Gerald J. Doolittle, owner of Lot 11, Bayside #3, to construct a dock extending
into the bay 30 feet. The City A~torney pointed out that this would not extend
beyond the proposed dock line. By consent) the Commission requested the City
Manager to send a note to the County Commission saying the City had no objection
to the proposed dock.
A letter was read from Mr. H. D. Parker, ~~ager of Station WTAN, explaining
that the neon sign advertising the location of the Municipal Auditorium and
Station WTAN was removed from the space in front of the Auditorium to its present
location on the west side of Pierce Boulevard to make it more visible to the
public and requesting permission to keep the sign in its present location.
Commdssioner Russell moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to contact them and
try to work out a different location for the sign and come back with a recommenda-
tion. Motion was seconded by COlnmissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates, Russell and himself to serve on the
Conmittee.
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A letter was read from Mr. W. S. Wightman, Attorney, on behalf of the owners
of Cleveland Plaza, stating that they wish to rent a space in the building for a
package liquor store and requesting a modification of the liquor ordinance to
allow a package store in that area. The City Attorney presented proposed
Ordinance 663 which would revise the liquor laws to permit package stores on
both sides of Gulf-to-Bay from Greenwood Avenue on the west to Belcher Toad on
the east. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 663 be passed on first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Ben Krentzman written on behalf of
Mr. James Karas requesting that the City pave and drain Marion Street in Beverly
Heights Subdivision and pave and curb the east 15 feet of Duncan Avenue from
Marion Street to Druid Road, Mr. Karas to pay ~or the work in accordance with the
City Engineer's estimate and not to be assessed again for paving or drainage of
Duncan Avenue from Marion to Druid. Commissioner Strang suggested that Mr. Karas
contract for the paving of Marion Street directly and pay the contractor. The
City Engineer objected to the part of the letter exempting Mr. Karas from fUrther
assessment for paving and drainage of Duncan Avenue as a drainage project is
planned for Duncan from Gulf-to-Bay to Druid. The Mayor suggested that the City
Manager contact the other property owners in this area on Duncan to see if they
want a complete paving job. By consent, the Commission agreed to this.
The Mayor reported for the Committee to investigate the request from the Band
Boosters Association for $5,000.00 to buy new unirorms for the Clearwater High
School Band by stating that the band gives the City publicity wherever it appears
and also helps in Clearwater by appearing in parades when requested. Mr. W. H.
Wolte addressed the Commission on behalf of the Band Boosters Association.
Commdss1oner Bates moved that $4,000.00 be given t~e Band Boosters Association
through the Special Events Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for uniforms.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
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CITY COl~ISSION MEETING
October 4, 1954-
A letter was read from Mr. Paul Ficht of the Chamber of Commerce describing
a project to place 30 billboard signs advertising Clearwater and certain business
places on Clearwater Beach on U.S. 19 bet~een Lebanon Station to Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard, maintenance of tho signs to be paid for by the business places advertised
thereon. The letter suggested that the City sponsor five o~ these signs to
advertise the Sea-Orama, the Marina, the Fishing Fleet, etc., at a cost of .1,200.00
for the first year and a payment of $1,080.00 each for the second and third years
by contract to Daniels Signs, Inc. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission
authorize the supplementary appropriation to the Chamber of Commerce advertising
budget providing for five of these signs and that the proper officials be
authorized to execute the contract with the Daniels Sign Company to that ef~ect.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney requested that Item 6-J, Annexation of Colored School
Property, be deferred.
The City Manager recommended the installation of 1500 ~eet of six inch water
main and 285 feet of two inch water main in Skycrest Terrace Subdivision at an
estimated cost of $5,105.00, on a refunding contract basis, check for which is
on deposit from the developer. Commissioner Bates moved that the wark be authorized.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the City Manager that 650 feet o~ six inch water main
be installed in Druid Estates Subdivision under a refunding contract at an
estimated cost of $2,075.00, check for which is on file from Mr. Alfred Wyllie.
Commissioner Strang moved that the work be authorized. Notion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring thirty property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the
Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Russell presented a proposal he had received from the Score
Board Corporation to furnish a score board for the Baseball Stadium for $470.00
with a size of 18' by 7'. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to write
to the company inquiring what price would be charged for a similar scoreboard,
possibly a little bit larger, with electric numerals.
The City Attorney read on its first reading proposed Ordinance 662 which
would amend Ordinance 606 regarding solicitors and canvassers, in order to obtain
better ,control of soliciting on the street by leaving the granting of such a
solicitor's permit up to the discretion of the Chief of Police. Commissioner
Bates moved that Ordinance 662 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission anJ acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund admitted Willie Cook, Bert Gill, Robert Bostick, James Golden,
George E. Campbell, Laborers in the Public Service Department, Ann Becker, Clerk
in the Gas and Water Department, and Paul McLaughlin, Serviceman in the Meter
Shop, to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner Bates which
was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:40' P.M.
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October 1, 1954.
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
John W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
The City ComDdsslon will meet in Regular Ses8ion at the City Hall Audi~or1wa
on Monday, October 4, 1954 for the purpose of discussing the items li8~ed on
the attacbed agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
Agenda - City Commission Meeting of October 4. 1954
City Hall Auditorium
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Church of the Ascension.
Regular Meeting of September 20, +954, and the
29, 1954..
Invocation, Rev. Robert Man,
Approving the minutes of the
Special Meeting of September
Opening ot bids for:
A. Valves and Fire Hydrants :for the Utility Department.
B. Construction ot pavement in Alley bet~een Court St. and Franklin St.
and between Myrtle Avenue and Prospect Avenue.
Awarding of bids tor:
A. Trucks.
B. Acoustical ~~terial for Municipal and City Hall Auditoriums.
C. Valves and Fittings.
Public Hearings:
A. Request of Rogal, Inc., for a seven and one-half foot side-line setback
from Rollen Road for Lots 1 and 16, Block CJ Lots 1 and 16, Block D,
and Lot 1, Block E, Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision.
Construction ot pavement, curb and necessary drainage in Evergreen
Avenue from approximately 175' south of tne south line of Dre~ St. to
tne north line ot Cleveland Street.
Commission's consideration of:
A. Engineer's report on Clearwater Beach Hotel Assessment.
B. Application of E. J. Daniels ~or erection of sign on the back ot Ward's
Parking Lot.
Work Order to cover cost of Disinterment and Reinterment of bodies ~or
Colored Cemetery.
Letter from United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Letter from Board o~ County Commissioners with reEerence to application
to construct wooden pier in Clearwater Harbor, Lot 11, Bayside Subdivision
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Letter from WTAN.
Letter from W. S. Wightman regarding package liquor store in Cleveland
Plaza Sbopping Center.
Letter from Mr. Ben Krentzman regarding improvements of Marion St.
within Beverly Heights Subdivision.
I. Report from Committee regarding Band Boosters Association request.
J. Special appropriation for Chamber of Commerce Sign Budget.
K. Annexation of Colored School Fro~rty.
Utility Improvements.
Lot Mowing Applications.
Any item not on the Agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment.
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191 Devon Drive
Clear~ater, Florida
Sept. 29, 1954
MAYOR HERBERT BROWN and
The City Commissioners.
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
This letter 1s in reference too the proposed use of the "cocktai1 lounge"
immediately west of the Chamber or Co~rce recreation hall on the upper deck of
the Clearwater Marina.
The Clearwater Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, requests that this
room be assigned to them, jointly with the U.S. Power Squadron local unit.
, , The Coast Guard Auxiliary unit is now using a small ro()m in the Youth Maritime
Center. The room is unsatisfactory for our purpose, being too 811l8.l1, with poor
acoustics, and poorly lighted. We al80 feel we are there on sufferance and although
,'we bave spent a considerable amount of money fixing the rOOD up and :furnishing it,
the. space will 800n be Deeded by tbe Recreati onal Departmmt.
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The room at the Marina, however, would be almost ideal for our purpose. I~
is centrally located for communications, and accessible to those members' and o~her
boats that are habitually used for rescae missions. It is also adequate for classes
in public instruction which we are scheduled to give sometime this winter and
coming summer; in practical boating subjects such as seamanship, boat handling,
safet y afloat and 1'1 rat aid.
As we serve to further the mission of the Coa8~ Gaard in promoting safety on
the water, and do so without compensation, we feel we are not asking too much When
we request assignment of this space.
We have conferred with the U. S. Power Squadron Commander in this mat~er and
agree to work jointly with them in keeping the room and other space in good con-
dition. We will also make it available for the use of transient boatowners and
skippers of transient boats in this area, and they will have opportunity to consult
our charts and witness our work in behalf of boatowners and users ih Clearwater.
Respectfully
/sl Martin J. Sheridan
Flotilla Commander
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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September the twenty-eighth
1954
Hon. Herbor~ M. Brown, Mayor
and City Commissioners
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sirs:
The Clearwater Power Squadron joins with the Clearwater Flotilla, Coast
Guard Auxillary in requesting the ase of the Lounge room on the second floor of
the Marina Building wnich has not been in use to date.
The continued ase by the Power Squadron of the facilities of the Youth
Maratime Center i$ becoming increasingly an interferance to the youth progr~ a~
that facility and at an early date some change must be made to increase the facili-
ties for the youth program.
We base our req ue st for the use of t~ lounge room at the Marina on the
service tba t our organization can be to visiting boatmen. We propose to furnish
and equip this room as a lounge and to make it available thru the Harbormaster and
the attendants to visiting boatmen ~ho might care to streach out ashore. We pro-
pose that the use of this room will be closely supervised and that the room will
be kept in good order and made attractive as a lounge for these visiting boating
tourests.
Lounge facilities for visiting boatmen is the only point that our Marina
lacks in comparison with tbe other leading Marina's along the eastern seaboard.
Bahia Mar, ~he Fort Meyers Municpial Basin and many others have built rather
extensive lounge facilities and have been highly commended thruout the boa~ing
world for them. We feel tbat tbe use and improvement we will make of this room
will be at least on a par with the bes~ that other cities are offering.
In addition to tne lounge use of the room, we propose to continue our
recognized program of edacation and inmrovement for safety on the ~ater at this
location. It is of interest to note that in Clearwater the Power Squadron has
put on courses for over t~o hundred people a year to improve seamanship and safety
at'loat.
Yours very truly,
/s/ James F. Pitman
Lt. Commander
Clearwater Power Squadron
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September 21, 195~
The Commission
City of Clearwater,
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
It has been reported that there have been objections to the removal or our neon
direction sign from its previous location in front of MuniCipal Auditorium, to
its present location on the opposite side of Pierce Boulevard near the Bayrront.
The sign in ques~ion is the salle one which 8tood for years before the Auditor1U11,
having only been altered to more specifically point out the location of the
Auditorium and Clearwater's only Radio Station. It represents an investment of
" ,,'I~ar11 $1,500 by the Station and was intentionally designed as an aid to the City
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October 4, 1954
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It was our feeling in deciding to move the sign, that its location in ~ront of
the Auditorium was not in the best interests of the City or WTAN, in that it was
not visible to passersby until the Auditorium and the Station were themselves
visible. The present location, across the street, was thought more advantageous
from the standpoint of indicating to visitors and passing traffic the location ot
both buildings.
It had also been suggested that a formal application for permit should have been
made, even though the change amounted to a move rather than new construction. It
we have erred in not properly applying for such permit, it was strictly an error
of judgement and not an attempted evasion of legal processes.
I am sure that our past record of public service will attest to our eagernes8 to
be of assistance in any way possible to the City Government and the entire public
it serves.
Certainly we do not seek to impose a hardship or nuisance on anyone but rather to
relieve a hardship on the part of those visitors and others unfamiliar with our
City who are trying to reach these two buildings. If it is felt that an addition
to sign is desirable to indicate directions to other public or semi-public
locations in the vicinity, we shall be glad to make such changes at our expense.
We want to help; not hurt.
Your approval of the sign as presently located together with any changes or
suggestions is earnestly requested.
HDP/jeh
Respectfully yours,
RADIO STATION WTAN
/s/ H. D. Parker
Mgr.
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Sept. 21, 1954
Mr. Francis Middleton
City lV!anager
City He,ll
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
Reference is made to my letter of July 19th and of August 5th on behalf or
Mr. James C. Karas, relative to the improvement of Marion Street as it exists
within Beverly Heights Subdivision, and of that portion of Duncan Avenue running
south from Harion Street to Druid Road.
The City Engineer has quoted the following estimate in connection with this
improvement:
For paving curb and drainage on Marion Street
1980 sq. ft. of paving @ $1.40
1140 line ft. curbing @ $1.20
2 catch basins @ $125
100 lin. ft. 12-in. pipe @ $2.50
$2,772.00
1~368.00
250.00
250.00
Paving and curbing the East 15 ft. of Duncan
Avenue from north limits or Marion Street
to Druid Road 1~202.00
Total------------ls,849.00
I have discussed this matter with Mr. Karas and he is agreeable to having
the City do this work under a contract which provides that he is to pay the
actual cost thereof, not to exceed the amount indicated, and that he is not
hereafter to be assessed for paving or drainage of Duncan A~enue south of the
north limits of Marion Street.
Mr. Karas is anxious to have this work begun immediately, and it ~11 be
appreciated if you will cause the necessary contract to be prepared tor his
signature.
BK:fp
CC: Mr. Sidney Lickton, City Engineer
City Hall, Clearwater, Florida
Mr. James Karas
1700 Druid Road, C learwatel!, Fla.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ben Krentzman
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 4, 1954
To:
From:
Sub ject:
September 30, 1954
Mr. Middleton
Mr. Lickton
Lett;er from Mr.
Ave. in Beverly
Krentzman, re ~he paving of Marion Street and Duncan
Heights Subd.
This matter has been reviewed by this orfice, it is felt by this office that the
City may find themselves in a very embarrassing position, if they agree to the
paving of one half of Duncan Avenue, without making very definite arrangements
as to the drainage pipe necessary in Duncan Avenue.
Please note the paragraph trom this letter: "not to exceed the amount indicated,
and that he is not herearter to be assessed for paving or drainage of Duncan
Avenue south of tne north limits of Marion Street."
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MEMO
TO: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
FROM: Mr. S. Lickton, City Engineer
cc: Mr. W. M. Goza, Jr.
October 1, 1954
Subject: Item 6A, Agenda October 4, 1954. Engineer's report on Clearwater Beach
Hotel Assessment.
As directed by the City Commission, the following information is submitted.
The west side of Mandalay Avenue from Baymont Street to approximately )00
feet north of Baymont Street, was widened prior to the recent widening and repaving
project. This widening and rebuilding of the sidewalk was effective, to do
necessary construction of the lift station at this location.
The curb and necessary resurfacing was put in during t~e construction of the
entire project.
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September 23, 195~
Mr. Frances Middleton
City iVlanager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
The owners of Cleveland Plaza wish to rent a space in their new building for
a package liquor store. Tentative arrangements for this lease have been negotiated,
subject to the city's approval or modification of the zoning ordinance so as to
allow a package liquor store in the area.
We have cnecked and find that the location of the Plaza does not come within
the vicinity of any school or Church, as prohibited by the present City Ordnances.
However, we feel tbat even though the business property on Cleveland Street; east
or Fort Harrison is presently zoned ror liquor in connection wdtb the restaurant
operation, that it will be necessary for the city to approve the location of a
package store in the ~ea.
Please put this matter on the agenda for the coming meeting SCheduled for
Monday, September 27, 1954.
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Very truly yours,
WIGHTMAN & ROWE
BY /s/ W. S. Wightman
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City o~
Clear~ater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned or weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure or the
owner thereof to do so,' the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the .following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in cccordance with Sect ion 128 of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater. as amended.
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Roderick Mararge
29 E. Madison
Cbicago, Ill.
James Billet
1;0 Devon Dr.
Clearwater, Fla.
James Humphries
Box 171.
Safety Harbor, Fla.
John U. Bird
1005 N. Ft. Harrison
Clearwater, Fla.
Rita Marie Carroll
1256 Devon Lane
Vent#ura, Calif'.
Sararem Dervech
30 Idlewild
Clearwater, Fla.
Josepbine Bragua
619 Chest#nut
Clearwater J Fla.
Peter Zigm\1nt
4653 Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, Ill.
Gerald Jones
No. Amherst
Mass.
Man\1el Tsacrio8
P. O. Box 291
Clearwater, Fla.
Albert Gauslin et als
511 Park
Clearwater, ~'la.
Wm. B. Adams
377 Vine
Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Paul Chipe1Io,.
629 Cleveland(j310ck
Clearwater, Fla.
Robt. Lyon
3947 Jocelyn
Washington, D. C.
Geo. Bigby
Anderson
S. Car.
John Murphy
1410 N. Osceola Ave.
Clearwater, Fla.
Doris Alvord
1607 Pinellas Rd.
Belleair, Fla.
Clement Coleman
83 Iviarket St.
Potsdam, fi.Y.
K. Earl Barlow
Rt. 1
Rapid City, Mlch.
Geo. Petrianos
179 Grand Ave.
Newton Cent er, lIfJass.
Fred Wesemeyer
P.O. Box 1347
Ft. Myers j Fla.
Doris Al vo rd
1607 Pinellas Rd.
Be1leair, Fla.
A and W. Glads
P.O. Drawer 351
Ft. Myers, FIa.
Cilas. Barry
4.0 Woodbine Ave.
Plainfield, N.J.
Richard Schmid
1915 Caeveland
Clearwat#er, Fla.
Wayne Garn
1041 Rawson Pl.
Freemont#, o.
A and W Bulb Co.
P.O. Drawer 351
Ft. Myers. Fla.
ElDaer KreDlke
,,' . Jen8en, ,Neb.
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October 4, 1954
(Continued)
DESCRIPTI ON
tOt 48
Bays1de Replat
Lot 49
Bayside Replat
Lot 19
Druid Hills
Lot 2
Block, A~; lFa~rY1ew
Lot 68
Glenwood
Lots 1,2,3,4,5, and 6
Block 2, Knollwood
Lots 16, 17 and 18
Block 2, Knollwood
Lot 1, Block 3
Knol..1.wood
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12.00
4.00
Lot 11
Block A, La Jolla
Lot 12
Block A, La Jolla
Lot 17,
Block A, La Jolla
Lot 19
Block A, La Jolla
3.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
Lot 13
E, Keystone Manor
4.00
Lot 14
Block E, Keystone Manor
Lots 28-35
Block F, Navajo Park
Lots 13 and 14
Sharps Sub.
Lot 1, Block C,
Unit 1, Skycrest
Lot 7, Block C,
Unit B, Skycrest
Lot I, Block 0,
Unit B, Skycrest
Lot 6, Block F
Unit 4, Skycrest
Lot 13, Block B
Unit 5, Skycrest
Lot 12, Block D
Unit 5, Skycrest
Lots 5 and 6, Block D,
and lot 6, Block E,
Unit 7, Skycrest
~t 12, Block G,
Unit 7, Skycrest
Lot 10, Block B
Unit 8, Skycrest
Lots 5 and 6, Block G
Unit 9, Skycrest
Lot 8, Block G
Unit 9, Skycrest
Lot 9, Block G
Unit 9, Skycrest
4.00
10.00
8.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
5.00
4.00
8.00
4.00
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October 4., 1954
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~CRIPTION
Lots 3 and 4.. Block I
Unit 9, Skycre8~
5637-D 13-29-15
begin in N bdry of Gulf to Bay
590.02' E of W line of sw~ or
NEl, run 0 deg.(N) 37:47ft, W
150'. th E parallel to Gulf to
Bay 110' th S 0 deg. 39'47" E
150' to Gulf toBay, th W along
N line Gulr to Bay 110' to POB.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, tbis 4th day of October. A. D. 19,4.
NAME
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Mellville H. Bettman
890 Main
Paterson, N. J.
Arthur Rutenberg
2017 Gulf to Bay
Clearwater, Fla.
10.00
10.00
ATTI!:ST:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-C omruis s ioner
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Oct. 1, 19,4
Honorable City Commdssioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified tbat George E. Campbell. a laborer in the Public Service Department,
nas been duly eX&Dined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first
class" ri sk.
The above employee began bis service with the City on Mar. 29, 1954. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It
is hereby recommended by the Advisory Commitcee that he be accepted into
membership.
Very tru ly yours.
Advisory Committee of tho Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane. Cbairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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Sept. 2, 1.954.
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Emp1.oyees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Willie Cook, a laborer in the Public Service Department,
nas been duly examined by a local physician and designated by bim as a "first
class" risk.
The above employee began bis service with the City on Dec. 30, 1953. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It
is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Cbairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
Is! Helen Peters
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Sept. 2, 1954-
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Truseees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
noti~ied thee Bert Gill a laborer in the Public Service Department, has been
duly examined by a 1.ocai pbysician and designated by him asa "first class" risk.
, The above employee began his service with the City on Feb. 3, 1954. He ie
under 45 years of age and meets the requ1remen~s' ot our Civil Service. It i8
hereby reco~nded by the Advisory Comndttee that he be accepted into memberShip.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee o~ the
Is/. Pau 1 Kane, Ch airman
/8/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Petors
Employees' Pension Fund
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 4., 1954
Sept. 2, 1954
Honorable City Commdssioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that, Robert Bostick, a laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first
class" risk.
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under 4.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil SerV1ce. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Commi~tee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory' Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s7. Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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Sept. 2, 1954
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees or the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund. you are
hereby notified that James Golden, a laborer in the Public Service Department.
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a, "first
class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Feb. 2, 1954. He 1s
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee or the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/5/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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Sept. 21, 1954
,Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Ann Becker, Clerk in Gas &:. Water Dept. was re-employed
Mar. 22, 1954, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by
him as a "first class" risk. Miss Becker resigned her services with the City
July 10, 1953 to go into the Armed Forces. The above employee began her service
with the City on Mar. 22, 1954. She is under 45 years or age and meets the
requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory
Committee that she be accepted into membership,
Very truly yqurs,
Advisory vommittee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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Oct. It 1954
Honorable City Commdssioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Paul E. Mclaughlin, serviceman in the Meter Shop, has been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Feb. 25, 1954. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Sernce. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees t Pension Fund'
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
1.8/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Kelen Peters
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CITY COMNIISSION MEE'rING
October 4., 1954
The City Cpmmission of the
Ha11, ibionday, October y., 1954,
Herbert M. Brown
+John W. Batss
W, E, Strang, Jr.
Jack Russell
Guy L. Kennedy
Also present werP:
�ity of Clearwater met in reo lar session at Ci.ty
at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor-Gommissioner
Commis sior,er
Coinmis sioner
Commissioner
�ommis sioner
F. C. Middleton City I�anager
Ch&s. M. Phillips, Jr. City Attorney
S. Lickton City Engineer
G. T. McClamma Chief oi Police
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The inv�cation was given by
Reverend Robert Man, of the Church of the Ascerlsion, Clearwater. Commissioner
Strang moved tha� the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20th and the
special meeting of September 29th be approved in accordance with copies furnished
each member in writing. Motion cvas seconded by Commissioner Bates an3 carried
unanimously.
County Commissioner Sidney Parrp addressed the Commission reporting tYxat
the County Commission had been able to secure the loan of ten voting machines
irom Volusia County through the ef'forts of Mr. Rodney Thurstiy.,- Supervisor of
Registration of Volusia County, in order to have er_ough for the Citg to use in its
Special Bond Election on Tuesday, November 2nd. Commissioner Bates moved that the
proper people be authorized to approve reimbursement to the County Commission for
the incidental expenses with reference to the securing, moving and setting up of
the rroting machines for the Special Bond Election. Motion was seronded by
Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Mayor sugae�sted that the City
Manager write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Thursby.
The City Attorney reported tha� he had conferred with Nii.;s �dilda Cook, County
Supervisor of Registration, and she stated that she had recea.ved an apirioa� from
the State Attorney-General as follows:
l. Confirming that it is necessary for the City to use voting mac�ines.
2. Confirming that i� is perfectly legal to have tl�a City election on the
same �ay as the General Electio�n.
3. Stating that it is necessary that the voting machines be used and that
they contain the referendum pue�tion since it w�uld not be proger to
have the referendum �uestion on the regular County machines,
The Mayor requested the Citp Attorney and uhe Citq Clerk to furnish the City
Manager and the Commissioners with a step-by-ste� sche@ule with suggested dates
of the procedure in setting up the election.
hydrants andysix6g�me:chanical gate valvesblaTh��bidsewerecre�ddas�followsre
Rensselaer Va1ve Co., Troy, N.Y,
M& H Valve & Fittings Co., Anniston, Ala.
Mueller Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
R. D. Wood Co., Philadelphia, Fc:.
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Troy, N.Y.
Darlir_g Valve 8c h�fo. Co., Williamsport, Pa.
Gulf �oast Ind. Supply, St. Petersburg
H drants Valves
�`3 ,1�.1. 0 �327.00
2, 6y.0. 00 3 02 .10
2,5$4.32 2$4.64
2,6�6.�0 32�.50
3,192.00 326.70
3, 06y.. $0 294. 90
2,999.04 -
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Mar:ager for recom-
m�ndation and b��ought back to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner
Russell and carri.ed unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that five bids had been r eceived for
construction of paving in alley between Court Street and Frariklin Stre�t �nd
bet�veen Myrtle Avenue and Pros�ect Avenue (Block 10, Aiken Subdivi sion). The
bids were read as follows:
W. H. Armston Co., I�zc,, Dunedin �2,4$7.00
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater 2,£375,60
Blackburn Paving Gontractors, Clearwater 2,193.60
Orville Harris Paving Co., St. Pe�ersburg 1�66.OQ
Davis & Schultz, Inc., llunedin 2�242,5p
After taUulation, the City �Fanager recommended accepting the low bid of �1,$66.00
from Orville H'arris Paving Company of St. Petersburg. Commissioner Strang moved
that the pavement in the alley between CourL• Street and Franklin Street and betr�een
Myrtle Avenue and Prospect Avenue be awards� to Orville Harris Paving Company in
tne amount of j�l,$66.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
After some discussion of oerformance bonds, the Commission inst_*^ucted the Cit}�
Manager to require per��rmance bonds on projects below �5,000,00 as well as those
a'bove �hat figure.
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C?TY COMMISSION MEETING
October 4, 1954
In regard to the l,ids for one � ton pick-up truck (Uni't A) for the Polic�
Department, one � t�n pick-up truck with utility body (Unit B) for the Gas and
VJater Dep�rtment, and one load- acker garbage truck with trade-in of 1949 Maek
garbage truck (Unit G Alternate� for Lhs Public Service Department, the City
Manager recommended accepting the lowest and best bid of �1,170.00 for Uni.t A,
�1,521�.�0 for Unit B, and �k,gb`7.�0 for Unit C Alternate or a total of $7,661.00
from �h:e Thayer Motor Company. Com.missio'nea Strang moved that Thayer Motor'Company
be avaarded the bid for Units A, B and Ur.it C Al�zrna�e in �he amount of �7,661.00
according to the Citp Manager►s reccmmendatinn. Motion was seconded bg C�mmissior.er
Kennedy and carried unanimouslyo
Regarding the bi ds oFened at the last meetir� for acoustical material for
the City Hall Auditorium and Nunicipal. Auditarium, the City Nlanager reported that
although only ane bid had been received, six invitatiions to bid had 'oeen mailed
out. �Ie recommended acceptir.g the bid of ��.$3.00 for the City Hall Auciitorium
and �6,175.00 ior the Municip�l Auditorium from the Acoustical �orporation of
Florida, Inc., of Tampa, subject to the City Eng3n�er's checking the installation
specifications to be flzrnishsd by the compan3�. Gommissioner Russell moved that
the Acoustical Corporation of Florida, Inc., Tampa, Florida, be given the bid for
the instaliatian of acoustical material in the audit�rium at City Hall in the
amount of ��.$3.00 and also in the Municipal Auditorium in the amount of �6,175.00
as per City sg8cifications and that the Gity Engineor check t heir installation
specifieations and that the City Engineer check their installation specifications
before the bid a.s awarded. Motion was ssconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the bids for ;�alves and fittings o�? ened at the last meoting, the
City Manager recommended acceptiiig the total bid af �b1.,373.3$ from C. R. Finley
of Orlando, Florida, as iaeing the lowest and best bid. Commissioner Kennedy moved.
in keeping with th<s recommendation of the Citp Mana �r that the �uid of C. R, Finley,
representing M& N Valve Gompany, i�: the amount of �1,373.3$ be a�proved and accep�ced
and the purchasing contract execuLed wit?� this company. NTotion wa� secanded
by Commissianer Strang and car�ied unanimously.
The Niayor announced � P�rblic Hearing on th2 request of Rogal, Inc., ior a
seven and one�half foot side-line setback from Rollen Road for Lots 1 and 16,
Block C, Lots 1 and 16, Blo�k D, and Lot l, Block E, Pinebrook Highland�. Ths
City Attorney rea� the r equest from Mr. Wm. Goza, attorney, on behaif t�f Rogal, Inc.
He also read the rec�mmEm�ation of the Zoning Board w?�ich was �hat the petit3.os� be
denied. Mr. �Tm. Goza and Mr. A1 Rogers �ddressed the Corrunission askir�g that the
request be granted. After having held this Public Hearing on the request of
Rogal, Inc., for a seven and one-half foot side-line se�l�ack from Rollen Road for
Lots 1 and 16, Block C, Lo�s 1 and 16, Block D, and Lot 1, Block E, Pinebrook
Highlands Subdivision, Commissioner Strang mov�d the request be denied in aecordance
with the Zoning Boardts recommzndation, Notion was secanded by Commissianer
Russe3l and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announ�ed by the i�layor on the construction of paving,
curb and drainage in Evergreen Avenue from approximately 175r south of Drew Street
to dleveland Street. The City Manager reported tllat a petition had been presented
from the property owners requesting the improvement and the City Engineer had
estimated the total cost a� �7,2$7,50 or a cost oi �5.l�7 per front ioot. ihe
Mayor inquired ii there were any objections from ti�e audience. Mr. Harry Hayes
inquired if any plans were being made far the pnrtion of �vergreen south of "
Gulf-to-Bap Boulevard and also what type of' cur�s wonld be used, The City Manager
replied that tliere had been no request to have it continued south of th�e Boulevard
and that the modified or low curb would be u�ed. There wer.��no objections.
Commissioner Strang pointed out that one block of Evergreen from the south side
of Cleveland to Park Street is also unpaved and recommended tha� the owners of the
lots in that block be contacted to see i£ they wished paving of th at portion of
�vergreen included in this project, The City Manager suggested that ii the
reaction is favorabl�, a Public Hearing on that sectzon of Evergresn could be held
on the same day bids a�e to be received on the first project ar�d an alternate could
be included in the specifications for paving this block, Having held this Public
Hearing and hearing no valid objections, Comma.ssioner Bates movad that the construc-
tion of pa�rement, curb and necessarv drainage in Evergreen Avenue from approximately
175' south of the south line of nrew Street to the north line o� Cleveland Street
be authorized, and that the proper assessments be made. Motion was seconded by
Coanmissioner Kennedy and carried ux►animously.
The City Attorney read the l��ter f'rom Mr. Wm. Goza on behalf of the
Clearwater Beach Hotel requesting an abatement of the assessment for improvements
to Niandalay Boulevard. The letter stated that the portion of Manda3ay adjacent
to the hotel had been widened and curbed at the time the pumping station was
installed. A report from the Gity Engineer stated that the west side of Mandalay
from Bayinont nor�h .��r approximately 300 ieet was widened prior to the recent
project but the curbino and L-he necessary resur�acing v�as put in during the latest
project. Aiter some discussion, Commissioner Strang moved that this requesb be
denied. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorn�y read an application from Mr. E, J. Daniels for a commercial
advertising sign, �.t by 54', on the property of Mr. W. L. Ward at South Gardsn
Avenue an3 Park Street to advertise free parking on the parking lot for custorners of
Baniels Fashion Shop. The City Attorney stated that in his opinion if permission
for the sign was granted that the text could be changed at any time without any
further applic�tion to the Commission. Mr. Lewis Homer o£ the Zoning Bnard statad
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October 4, �.954
tha� in recommending that the request be granted, the Zoning Board had concluded
that the requested sign would be considered a point of purchase sign rather than
a bi llboard. The Mayor Was of the opinion that any sign the dimensions of the
requested sign would be a bi].lboard sign and th�t �ranting the request would
weaken the e xisting Sign Ordinance whicn is proving very satisfactory� Commissioner
Bates moved that Mr. Homer be requested to report the comments of this meeting and
the thoughts presented to the Zoning Bnard and that they reconsider the aFplicztion.
Motion was seconded b�r Commissioner Stra�g a.nd carried unanimouslv�.
The City Manager requested approval of a work order for the removal of bod;es
in the Colored Cemetery to the new cemetery. He said that approximately 75 of
the bodies had been moved and there would be 375 all toge�her. Commissioner Bates
moved the ap proval of a wor k order 3n an amount not to exceed �20,000.00 to cover
the �otal cost oF �his work. Mot3on was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously. The Mayor suggesbed that the City Manager write a letter to
the School Board informing them of the progress of the work in regard to the
Colored Cemetery.
The City Manager reported th3t the Superintendent a£ Sehools had indzcated
that the Board of Public Instruction would be willing to pay its shar� tow3rd
the construction of a sidewalk nn t he north side of Palmetto Street adjacent to
the naw hi�r school, Th� Mayor suggested that it might be well to seclre a letter�
from the School Board to that ef.fect.
The Citp Attarney read a letter from the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a supple-
mentary letter from the Clearwater Power Squadron requesting the use of the lounge
room on the second floor of the Marina Building to be used as lounge facilities
for visitang boatmen as well as the work of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
Power Squadron. The Mayor comraented that the Gommission looked on the propositie�n
wzth favor and hopsd it would be possible to work out necessary d�tails. H�
requested the City Attorney to make a report as �o whether such an arrangement
would be in violation of the Marina Revenue Certificates agresm�nt.
The City Attorney read a notice from the County Commission regarding a
Public Hearing at 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 5th, on the application of Mr.
Gerald J. Doolittle, owner of Lot 11, Bayside �3, to con�truct a dock extending
isto the bay 30 feet. The City A�torney pointed out that this would not extend
beyond the propased dock line. By consent, the Commission req��ested the City
Manager to send a note to the County Commission saying the Czty had no objection
to the �roposed dock.
A letter was read from Mr, H. D� Parker, i�anager of Station WTAPJ, explainir.g
that the ne�n sign ad�rertising the lncation of the Municipal Auciitorium and
Station WT�iN was removed �rom the space in front of the Auditorium to its prpsent
location on the west sicie of Pierce Boulevard Lo make it more v.isiblP to the
�ublic and requ esting permission to keep the sign in its present location.
Commissioner Russell mo'ved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to contact ther� and
try to wark out a different location for the sign and come back with a recommenda-
tion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor appainted Commissioners Bates, Russell and himself to serve on tha
Committee.
A letter was read from Mr. W. S, Wi�htman, Attorney, on behalf of the ownere
of C1eveZ�nd Plaza, stating that they wish to rent a space in the building f or a
package li�uor s�ore and requesting a modification of the liquor ordinance to
allow a package store in th at area. The City Attorney presented proposed
Ordinance 663 which wauld revise the liquor laws to permit package stores on
both sides of Gulf-to-Bay from Greenc�ood Avenue on the west to Belcher Toad on
the east. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 663 be passed on f irst reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimousl,r.
The City Attorney read a letver from �ir. Ben Krentzman written on behalf of
Nr. �Tames Karas requesting that the City pave and drain Marion Street ir_ Beverly
Heights Subdivrsion and pave and curb tihe east 15 fee'- of Duncan Avenue from
NlariA�. Street to Druid Road, Mr, Karas ta pay for the ;.ork in accardance with tne
Ci�y Engi.neer's estimate and not to be assessed again for paving or drainage oi
Duncan Avenue from Niarion to Druid. Commissioner Strang sugg�sted that Mr, Karas
contract for the paving of Marion Street dir���Zy and pay the cont'ractor. The
City Engineer objected to the part oi the letter exempting Mr. Karas from further
assessment for pa�ing and drainage of Duncan Avenue a s a drainage prajer,t is
planned for Duncan from Gulf'�to-Bay to Druid. The Mayor suggested that the City
Manager contact the other pro perty owners in this area on Duncan to see if they
want a complete paving job. By consent, the Commission agreed to thas.
Ths Mayor reported for the Committee to investigate the request fror�the Band
Boosters Association for �5,000.00 to buy new uniforms for the Clearwater High
School Band by stating that the band gives the City publicity r;her�ver it appears
and also helps in Clearwater by appearing in parades wl;en requested. Mr, t�l. H.
Wolfe addressed th� Commission on behalf of the Band Boosters Association.
Commissioner Bates moved that �1�,000.00 be given the Band Boosters As�ociation
through the Speci.al Events Committee of �he Chamber of Gommerce for uniforms.
Motion was seconded by Commissior:er Strang and carried unanimously.
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CI3'Y COMMISSIdN MEETING
Qctober 4, 1954
A letter was read from Mr. Paul Ficht of the Char�ber of Commerce describing
a project to place 30 billboard signs advertising Clearwater and certain business
pla�es an Clearwater Beach on U.S. 19 between Lebanon Station to Gulf-to-Bay
Houlevards maintenance of the signs to be paid for by the busi,ness places advertzsed
thereon. The letter suggested that the City sponsor five of these signs to
advertise the Sea-Orama, the �s�rina, the Fishing Fleet, etc., at a cost of �1,200.00
for the first year and a payment of �1,G$0.00 each for the second and tiiird years
by contract to Daniels Signs, Inc. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission
authorize the supplementarp appropriation to the Chaniber cf Commerce advertising
budget providing for five oi these signs and that the propsr officials be
authorized to execute the contract with the Daniels Sign Company to that effecte
Motion was seconded by Cr�mmissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Citp A�torney requested that Item 6-J, Annexation of Colored Sclvool
Property, be deferred.
The City rianager recommended the installation oi' 1500 f eet of six inch water
main and 2$5 feet of two inch water main in Skycrest Terrace Subdivision at an
estimated cost of �5,105.00, on a refunding contrar,t basis, check for which is
on deFosit from the developer. Qommissioner Bates moved that the work be authorized,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
It was recommended �y the City Manager that 6$0 feet of six inch water main
be installed in Druid Estates $ubdivision under a rzfunding contraat at an
estimated �ost os' �2,07g.00, check for which is on f ile f.rom Mr. Alfred Wy3.lie.
Commissioner Strang moved �hat the work be authorized. Moti.on was seconded by
Commissioner Bates an� carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring thirty property owners to
clean their lots of wee�s anc� underbrush. Cammissioner Strang moved the
Resolution be adopted. I�Iotion was seconded bp Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
Commiasioner Russell pres�nted � proposal Yse had roceived fx°oa� the Score
Board Corporation to furnish a score board for tl�e 3aseball Stadium for �470.00
with a size of 1$f by ']�. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to wx°ite
ta the company inquiring what price would be charged for a similar scoreboaY•d,
possibly a little bit lasger, with electric numerals.
The Gity Attorney read on its first reading proposed Ordinance 662 t,rhich
would amend Ordinance 606 regarding solicitors and canvassers, in order to obtain
better cuntrol of solicitin� on the street by leaving t;he granting of such a
solicitor�s permit up to the discretion of the Chief of Police. Commissioner
Bates moved that Ordinance 662 be �assed on its first reading. Motion was seconde�i
by Commissioner Kennedy and carrierl unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pensicn Fund admitted Willie Cook, Bert Gill, Robert Bostick, James Golden,
George E, Campbell, Laborers in the Public Ser�-ice Department, Ann Becker, Clerk
in the Gas and Water Department, and Paul McLaughlin, Sarvicema n in the Meter
Shop, to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissione� Bates which
was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
Thero being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:y.0' P.M.
Attest:
d'����� ,
City Auditor d Clerk '
/ 3���
Mayor-Gommissione
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GITY COMMISSION MEETING
�ctober 4, 1954
October 1, 1954
Mayor Comnissioner Herbert M. Brorvn
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W, E. Strang, Jr.
John W. Bates, Guy L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
The GiLy Commission will meet in Regular Session at the Ci�y Hall Auditorium
vr_ Manday, October 1�, 1954 for the purpose of discussing the items listed on
the attached agenda. Meeting time wi11 be at 1:3U P.I�So
Very truly yours,
/s/ F, C. Middle�on
Agenda - City Commissio:z Meeting of October 1�, 1951�
City Ha�i Auditorium
1a30 P.M..
1. �nvocatia�T HF�-. Robert Man, Church of the �scension.
2. a�pra wi:�,� the minntes of the Regular Meeting og September 20, 195�+, and the
Spe�ia? F..�Ieetinb o£ September 29, 1954.
�. Ggsning of, b�ds �Ar:
A, iTalee� and :'i�°� Hydrants for the Ut3.liti3 �7epartment.
B, Cons�ructzc�n Qi pavement a.n Alley between Gourt St. and F'ranklin S�.
ar�.�3 'ue��eeti Myrtle Avenue and Prospect Avenueo
l�, Awarciing of bius 1 or :
A e Z'..�rx�ks.
B� Acousti�al i°laterial for Municipal and City HaI1 Auditoriums.
C. yaltes and Fittings,
�. `r'ubl3c A2ar.ings:
A. F�eq+ae��.• nf Rog�i, Inc, , for a seven and one-.half foot side-line setback
fr�m r�cllen Road for Lots 1 and lo, Block C, Lo�s 1 and 16, Block D,
�n�, Lat 1, Block E, Pinebrook Highlands Subdivisione
Bo ��ns�rv,�ti�n of paysment, curt� and necessary drainage in Evergreen
1.w:nus from « nproximately 175' south of the so uth 1?ne of Drew St, to
tk�e r.orth 1ir�e of Cleveland Street.
6. G�nmission's consideration of:
.�. T�,zgir,�e��s report on Clearwater Beach Hot�l Assessment.
B. Application o€ E. ,J. Daniels for erec�ion of sxgn on �thE baek of Ward's
Y�rkin�; Lrit .
�.s H?orT� Order to cover cost oi Di�interment and Reinterment of bodies far
�olored Cernetery.
I3, �etter fr�rn U�ited States Coast Guard Awciliarye
�. ���ter from Board of Count� Commissianers with reference to application
t� cor�struct wo�den pier in Clearwater Harbor, Lo� ].1, I3ayside Subdivision
t�3 .
F. Lette�- from WTAI�.
G. Letter irom W. ,>, �lightman regarding package 7iquor store in Cleveland
Plaza Shopping Cer.ter.
Ii. Letter from Mr. Bez� Krentzman regarda�g impravements of Marion St.
within �everly Heights Suhoi visi4n,
I. Report from Cammittee regarding Band Boosters Associa�ion request.
J. 8pecial appropriation ior Chamber of Commerce Sign Budget.
K, Ann�xation of Colored SchoaZ i'roperty.
7. Utility Improvements.
$. Lot Mowing Applications.
9. Any item not on the Agerzda `vi?1 be considereii witn the �9nsent of the
Cor►�ission.
Adjournment.
Com�nission acti.ng as Trustees for the Fensi�n Plan.
191 Devon Drice
Clearwater, Florida
Sept. 29, 1954
MAYOB HERBERT BROWN and
The Ci�y �ommissioners.
Clearwater, Flori�3a.
Gentlemen•
This lett$r is in reference to the proposed use oi'the ^cocktail loungett
immediately west of the �hamber of Gommerce recreation hall on the �apper deck of
the Clearwater Narina.
The Clearwater Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, requests that tnis
room be assigned to them, jointly with the U.S. Power Squadron local unit.
The Coast Guard Aw�iliary unit is now using a small roora in the Youth Mari�ime
Center. The room is unsatisfactory £o r our purpose, being �oo small, with poor
acoustics, and poorly lighted. �Ve also feel we are there on sufferar_ce and albhough
we have spent a considerable at�;�ant of money f ixing the room up and iurnishing i't,
the space will soon be needed by the Recreational Department.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 4, 19�i�
(Continued)
The room at the Marina, however, would be almost ideal for our purpose. It
is centrally located for communications, and accsssible to those members' and other
boats that are habitually used for rescue missions. It is also adequa�e for classes
in public instruction which we are scheduled to give sometime this winter and
coming summer; 3n practical boating subject� such as seamanship, boat handling,
safety afloat and first aid.
As we serve to further the mission of the Coast Guard in promoting safety on
the water, and do so withnut compensation, we feel wa are not asking too much when
we request assignment of this space.
We have conferred w:ith �he U. S. Powex Squadron Commander in this matter and
agree to work jointly with them in keeping the room and other space in good con-
dition. We will also make it available £or the use of transient boa�own�rs and
skippers of transient boats in this area, and thay will have opportunity to consult
our charts and witness our work in behalf af boatawners and users in Clearwater.
Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor
and Citp Commissioners
City o� Clzarwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir s:
Respectfully
/s/ Martin J. Sherida�z
Flotilla Commander
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
September the twenty-eighth
1954
The Glearwa�er Power Squadron joins with the Clearwater Flotilla, Coas�
Guard Auxillary in requesting the use oi the Lounge room on the secand flonr of
the M�rina Building which has not been in use to date.
The continued use by the Power Squadron of the facilities of the Youth
M�ratime Center is becoming increasin�lp an interferance to the youth program at
tnab iacility and at an$arly date some change must be made tp increase the facili-
ties for the youth program,
We base our request for the use of tY� lounge room at the Marina on the
service that ocir organization can be to visiting boatmen. We propose to iurnish
and equip this room as a lounge and to make it available thru the Harbormaster and
the attendants to visiting boatmen who �►ight ,.are to streach out ashore. We pro-
pose that the use of this room will be closely supervised and that the room will
be kep� i� good order and made attractive as a lounge for �hese v5.siting boating
tourests.
Lounge facilities for visiting boatmen is the only point that our Marina
lacks in comparison with the other leading Marina's al.ong the eastern seaboard.
Bahia Mar, the Fort Meyers Municgial Basin and many othsrs have buil.t rather
ex�ensive lounge £aciliti�s and have been highly commended thruauti the boating
world for them. We feel that the use and imprpvement we will make of this room
wil.l be at least on a par with the best �hat other cities are offering.
in addition to the lounge use of the room, we propose to continue our
recognized program of education and inmrovement for safety on the water at this
location. It is of interest to note th at in Clearwater �he Pawer 5quadron has
put on courses for over two hundred people a year to improve seamanship and sa�ety
afloat .
The Commission
City of Clearwater,
Clearwater, Florida
Ger�tlemen s
Yours very truly,
/s/ Jacies F. Pitman
Lt. Commander
Clsarwater Power Squadron
Septemher 21, 1954
It has been reported that there have been objections to tY,e removal af our neon
direction sign frcm its previous lacation in front of Municipal Auditorium, to
its present location on the oppoaite side of Pierae Boulevard near the Bayfront.
The sigri in question is the same ane which stood for years before the Auditorium,
having only been altered to more specifically point out the lucation af the
Aud�torium and Clearwater's only Radio Station. It r�presezts an investmen� of
nearly �1,5p0 by the Station and was inten�ionally deszgned as an aid to the City
as well as the Station.
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CITY COMMISSION NlEETING
October 1�, 1954
(Contimzed)
It was our feeling in deciding ta move tk�e sign, that its location in front of
�he Auditorium was not in the best interests of the Cit;� nr WTAN, in that it was
not visible to passersby until the Auditorium and the Station were themselves
visible. The present location, across the s�reet, was thought more advantageo�os
from the standpoint of indicatin� to visitors and passing tra£iic the loca�i��n of
both buildings.
It had a�:so been suggested that a formal application for permit should have tseen
mader even though the change amounted to a move rather than new construction. Tf
we have erred in not properly applying for such permit, it was stric�lq an error
of judgement and not an attempt�d evasion of legal processes.
I am sure that our past record of public service wi11 attest to our eagerness to
be o� assistanoe i� any way possible to the Gity Government and t:;�e entire public
it serves.
Cer�ainly we ao not seek to impose a hardship or nuisance on anyone but rather to
relieve a hardshi� an the part di those visitors and others unfamil3.ar wit h aur
Cit y who are trying to reach these two build��gs. If it is f e1t that an addition
to sign is desirable to indicate directions to other public or semi-public
].ocations in the vicinity, w�e sha11 be glad to make such changes at our expense.
We want to help; not hurt.
Your approval oi the sign as presently located together witn any changes or
su�.e�stions is earnestly requested.
Respectfully yours,
RAAIO STATIOH WTAN
HDP/jeh /s/ MgrD• Parker
Mr. Francis Middleton
City i°lanager
C3ty Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
Sept. 21, 1954
Reference is made to my letter of July 19th and of August 5th on behal� of
Mr. James C. Karas, relative to the improvement of Marian Street as i� exists
wi�hin Beverly Heights Subdivision, and of that portion of Duncan Avenue running
so uth from Marion Street to Druid Road.
The City Engineer has quotsd the following estimate in connection with this
improvement•
For paving c:�rb and drainage an Marion 3treet
19$0 sq. ft. af paving @�1.40 �2,772.00
17.40 lin. ft, curbing @�1.2U 1,3b�.00
2 catch basins @ �125 250,00
100 lin. ft, 12-in. pipa @�2.50 250.00
Paving and cui•bing �he East 15 ft. of Duncan
Avenue froA, north limi�s of Marion Street
to Druid Road __ 1 20 .00
Total---------- 5, 49.00
I have discussed th:is matter with Mz�. Karas and he is agreeable to having
the City do this work under a aontract which provides that he is to pay the
aetual cost the reof, not to exceed the amount indicated, and that he is not
hereafter to be assessed for paving or drainage of Dunoan Avenue soixth of the
narth limits of Ularion Street.
Mr. Karas is anxious to have this �vork begun immediateJ.p, and it will be
apFreciated if you w�ll cause the nec�ssary contract to be prepared for his
signature.
BK : fp
CC: Mr. Sidney Lickton, Ci�y Engineer
City Hall, �learwater, Florida
Mr. Jaines Karas
1']00 Druici Road, ClearwateP, Fla.
Vnry truly yours,
/s/ Ben Krentzman
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CITX COMMISSION ME�TING
Octobar �., 1954
September 30, 1954
Ta: Mr, Micidlaton
Fromz Air. Lickton
Subject: Let�er from Mr. Krentzman, re the paving af Mar3.on Street and Duncan
Ave. in Beverl.y Heights 5ubd.
This matter has been reviewed by this office, it is felt by �his office that the
City may find themselves in a very embarrassing position, if they agree to the
paving of one half of Duncan Avenue, without making very definite arrangements
as to the drainage pipe necessary in Dun�an Avenue.
Please note the para�raph from this letter: T'not to exceed the amount indicated,
and that he is not hereafter to be assessed for paving Ax drainage of Duncan
Avenue south of the north limits of Marion Street."
M E M 0
Octoher l, 1954
T0: Mr. F. C. Middletan, City Manager
FROM: Mr. S. Lickton, City Engineer
cc: Mr. W. M. Goza, Jr.
Subject: Item 6A, Agenda October t�, i951�, Engineer's report on Clearwater Beac?�
Hotel Assessment.
As directed by the City Commiss�.�n, the following, information is �ubmitted.
The west side of Mandalay Avenue from Ba;�mont Street to approximately 300
feet north of Bay�aont Street, was widened prior to the reeent widening and repaving
praject. This wideni�g and rebuilding of the sid�walk was effective, to do
necessary construction of` the lift station at this locatzone
The curb and necessary resurfacir.g was put in during t_he construction o€ the
entire project.
September 23, 1954
Mr. Frances Middleban
City lnanager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear P�Ir. Middleton:
The owners of Cleveland Plaza wish to rent a space i;� their new building for
a pacicage liquor sicre. Tentative arrax��ments for this lease have besn nego�iated,
subject to the city's approval or modification of the zoning ordinanc� so as to
allow a package liquor store in the �rea.
We have checked and find that the �oca�iun of the Plaza does not come within
the vicinity of any school or Church, as prohibited by the present City Qrdnances.
Howev�r, we f'eel t�at even though the busin�ss propertp on Clevelanel Street eas�
o� �ort Harrison is presently zor,ed :fo� liquor in cmnx�ction �mith the restaurant
operation, that it will be necessary far the city to approve the locatior.. of a
package si:orw in the a�ea.
Please put this ma�ter on the agenda for the coming meeting scheduled for
Monday, September 27, 1954.
Very truly yours,
WIGH3'MAN & ROWE
WSW:dd BY /s/ tv. S. Wightman
RESOLUTION
WHEREA3: it has been detarmined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, tha.`t the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that aiter ten (lOj days noti�e and failure oi the
owner thereof to do so, the City sh�uld cZean such pro�erty and charge the costs
thereof agai.nst the respective progertp.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commiss3on of �h� Ci�y oi Clearwat�er,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in s aid City, shall be
cleaned of M128t�9' grass ann/or underbrush withizi ten (10) days after notiae in
wz°iting to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the Ci�y shall per.form such cleaning and charge the r,osts thereof against
the respective properties in �cordance with Section 12$ of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended,
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October y., 1954
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N� DESCR.IPTIQN
�rick Mararge I,ot��
29 E. Madison Bayside Replat
Chicagc, Ille
James Billet Lot 49
150 Devon Dr. Bay>ide Replat
Clearwater, Fla.
James Humphries Lot 19
Box 1�4 Druid Hills
Safety Harbor, Fla,
John iJ. Bird �t 2
1005 N. Ft. Harrison HybcR,A;;:,Fairariew
Clearwater, Fla.
Rita Marie Carroll Lot 6$
1255 Devon Lane Glenwood
Ventura, Calif.
Sarafem Dervech Lots 1,2,3,4,5, and 6
3o Idlewila Block z, xnollwooa
Cl�ar�at�r, Fla,
Josephine Brague Lots lE�, 17 and 1$
61q Chestnut Bloek 2, Knollwood
Clearwater, Fla.
Peter Zigmunt Lot l, Block 3
46�3 Milwaukee Ave. Knollwooci
Chicago, I11.
Gexald Jones Lot 11
No. Amherst Block A, La Jolla
Mass.
Manuel Tsacrios Lot 12
P. 0., Box 291 Block �1, La Jolla
Clearc�ater, Fla.
Albert Gauslin et als L�t 17,
511 Park $lock A, La Jolla
Clearwater, �`la.
Wm. R. Adams ?�ot 19
377 Vine Block A, La Jolla
Glen Ellyn, T11.
Pau1 Ghipello - Lot 13
629 Cleveland,Block �, Keystone Manor
Clearwater, �'la.
Robt. I,yon Lot 11�
3947 Jocelyn B7ock E, Keystone Manor
Washington, D.C.
Geo. BigbY Lots 2$-3j
Anderson Block �', I�iavajo Park
S. Car.
John Murphy Lots 13 and 1!}
1410 N. Osceola Ave. Sharps Sub,
Clearwater, Fla.
Doris Alvord Lo� l, Block C,
1607 Pinellas Rd. Unit 1, Skycrest
Belleair, Fla.
Clement Coleman Lot 7, Block C,
$3 jY�^ket St. Unit B, Skycrest
Potsdam, N.Y.
H. Earl Barlow Lot 1, Block D,
Rt, � Unit B, Skycres�
Rapid Cityy Mich.
Geo. Petrianos Lot 6, Block F
1�9 �rand Ave. Unit �., Skycres�
Newton Center, Nlass.
Fsed Wesemeyer Lot i3, Block B
P.O. Box 13�r7 I3nit 5, Skycrest
Ft. Myers, Fla.
Docis Alvord Lot 12, Block D
aoo7 Pinellas Rd. Unit 5, Skycrest
Bel3eair, F'la.
A and W. Glads Lots � and 6, Block D,
P.O, Drawer 351 and lot 6, Block L,.
Ft. Myers, Fla. Unit 7, Skycrest
Chas. Barry ;,ot 12, Blnck G,
1�0 Woodba.ne Ave. IInit 7, Skycrest
Plainfield, N.J,
Richar� Schmid I.ot 10, Block B
1915 Cieveland Unit $, Skycrest
Cl�arwat�r, Fla.
Wayne Garn Lots 5 an d 6, Block G
10�.1 Ra�ason Pl. Unit 9, Skycrest
F'reewont , 0.
A and W B•alb �o � I,ot �, Blook G
P.O. Drawer 351 Unit 9, Skycrest
Ft. Myers, Fla.
Elmer I�recnke I,ot 9, �loc4c G
Jensen, Neb. Unit 9, Skycrest
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CITY COMMiSSION MEETING
Oetobei• 4, 1954
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AiAME DESCRIPTION CQST
Me11vi11e H. Bettaran Lots � and 4, H1ack I 10.Q0
$90 Main Unit g, Skycrest
Patexson, N.J.
Arthur Rutenberg 5b37-D �-3-29-15 10.00
2017 Gulf to Bay begin in N bdry of Gulf to Bay
Clearwater, Fla. 590.C1�' E of W line of aW� of
NE�, run 0 deg.(N) 37:4T', w
150t, th E parallel to Gulf to
Bay 110T, th S 0 deg. 3gr1�7rr E
150' to Gulf to'Bay, th W along,
N line Gulf to Bay 110T to POB.
PAS��D AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of �he Citp of Clearwater,
Florid�� this 4th day of October, A. D. 1954�
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ H. G. kingo
City Auditor and Clerk
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
oct. 1, 1954
Gentlemen:
As Trustees o£ the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that George E. Campbell, a laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first
CZaSSn Y'iS�C.
The above employee b�gan his service with the City on Mar� 29, 1954. He
is under 45 years of age and meets the r�quirements of our Civi1 Service9 Tt
zs hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into
membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employeest Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Sept. 2, 1954
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City oi Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Willie Cook, a laborer in the Public Service Deparbment,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first
class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Dec, 30, 1953. He
is under y.� years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Seryice. It
is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Honorable Gity Comrni�sioners
Glearwater, Flor3da
Gentlemen:
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/sj Dick Nelson
/s/ HeZen Poters
Sept. 2, I954
As Trustees oi the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are herebp
notified that Bert Gills a laborer in the Public ServJ.ae Department, has been
duly examined by a loc�l physician and desi�nated by him as �i ��first class" risk.
The above emplayee began his service with the City on Feb. 3, ?954. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requi.rements of oixr Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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GTTX COI�IMISSION MEETING
October 4v 1954
Honorable City Commissioner3
Sept. 2, 1954
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified tha�, Robert Bostick, a laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a tt�irst
class" risk.
The above emplopee bagan his service with the City on Jan. 21, 1954. He is
under 1�5 ye�rs of age ana meeta tt►e requirements of our Civi1 Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Commi�tee that he be accepted in�co membership.
Very truly yours,
Advi�ory Corcunittee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
Honorable Cit3� Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Sept. 2, 1954
As Trustees of the Gity of Clearwater Employeest Pension Fund, you are
hereUy notified that James Golden, a laborer in the Public Service Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first
c1�ssTM risk.
The above employee began his service with the Gi�cy on Feb. Z, 1954. He is
under 1�5 years of age and meets the requiremer.ts of our Civil Service. Ii is
hereby recammended by the Advisory �ommittee tk� t he �e accepted into membership.
Fery tru�.y ;�ours,
Advi.sory Committee of the EmplayeesT Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
Honorable City Commissioners
�learwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Sept. 2I, 1954
As Trustees of the Citp of C1e�rwater Employees� Pension Fund, yo�z are
hereby notified thab Ann Becksr, Clerk in Gas & Water Dept. was re-employed
Mar. 22, 1954, has been duly examined by a Zocal physician and des�gnated by
him as a'Tfirst class" risk. Miss Becker resigned her services wzth the Gity
July 10, 1g53 to go into the Armed Forces. The above em�lopee began her service
wit h the City on Mar. 22, 1954. Sh.e is under 45 years of age and meets the
requirements of our Civil Servics. It is hereby recommended b�* the Advisory
Committee that she be accepted into mPmb�rship.
Very truly yours, �
Advisory �ommittee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Pa.ul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Diek �elson
/s/ Helen Peters
Honorable City Commissianers
Clearwater, Florida
Oct. 1, 1954
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the CiTg oi Glearwater �mployees� Pension Fund, you arg
hereby notified that Paul E. McLaughlin, serviceman in the Meter Shap, h�s been
duly examined by a local physzcian and designated by him as a ttf�r�st class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Feb. 25, 195�.. He is
under �.5 years of age and mee�s the requirements of our Civil Servi.ce. It is
hereby reco mmended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory �ommittee of the Employeest Pension Fund
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick N81son
/s/ He1en Peters
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