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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 1, 1955
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, February 7, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Conmissioner
Commissioner
Commissi oner
Kerbert M. Brown
Guy L. Kennedy
Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. H. Bohannon
Aleo ,present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, -J-r'~-----"'-"-
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
C it y Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Cochran of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Commissioner
Russell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 17t~ and the
special meeting of January 31st be approved in accordance with copies furnished
each member 'in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that ~our bids had been received ~or water works
brass goods, a stock item for the Gas and Water Department. The bids were read
as follows:
A. Y. McDonald Mfg., Dubuque, Iowa
Mueller Co., Decatur, Ill.
Hays Mfg. Co., Erie, Penn.
The Farnan Brass Works, Cleveland, Ohio
.2 ,235~OO
2,277~OO
2,551.50
2,4.90.50
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Department
and the Manager for further study and report back at the next regular meeting.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that five bids had been received for two
carloads of 6 inch water pipe. He commented that a telegram had been received
from the J. B. Clow Company giving a price of $1.745 per foot for rail delivery
and .1.765 per foot for truck delivery but the bid could not be considered as it
was received too late. The bids were read as follows:
Bail
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1.75
1.72
1.68
1.75
Truck
11~75
1.77
1.74
1.70
1.71
McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Alabama Pipe Co., Anniston, Ala.
American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala.
U. S. Pipe & Fdry., Birmingham, Ala.
Davis Meter Repair & Supply, Thomasville, Ga.
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the Manager for tabulation a nd a
report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager read the following bid for one new 1955 Harley-Davidson
police model motorcycle. He explained that two invitations to bid had been sent
out but only one bid received.
Pucketts, St. Petersburg $1,389.55
less '52 motorcycle trade-in 200.00
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After the Chief of Police and the Purchasing Department checked the bid against
the City specifications, the City Manager recommended accepting the bid or
$1,189.55 from Pucketts of St. Petersburg. Commissioner Strang moved on
recommendation of the City Manager that the motorcycle be purchased from Puckett8
ot St. Petersburg for the amount of t1,189.55. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Tbe six bids received ror 24 six inch gate valves and 6 e1!h~ inch gate
valves were read by the City Manager as follows:
M & H Valve & Fitting Co., Anniston, Ala. .1,570.20
R. D. Wood Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 1,793.40
Ellis Nach. & Supply, Tampa 1,910.56
Gulf Coast Ind. Supply, St. Petersburg 1,845.90
Mueller Co. I Chattanooga, Tenn. 1,629.72
Rensselaer Valve Co., Troy, N.J. l,73S.50
CommiSSioner Strang moved tbe bide be referred to the Manager and returned to ~he
next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Comm1s sioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEErING
February 7, 1955
read the following bids for 10,000 feet of 7 conductor ,~
cable and 1,300 feet of 9 conductor, #l~ cable:
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408.20 125.00
399.10
361.4-0
The City Manager
solid traffic control
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$1,94 .00
2,040.00
2,010.00
2,300.00
Raybro Electr. Supplies Tampa
Morley Electr. Supply, 61earwater
Florida Electr. Supply, Tampa
General Electr. Supply, Tampa
.250.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Manager for a report
at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Hanager tbat four bids had been received tor
construction of pavement on the south half of Union Street from Edgewater Drive
to Broadway. Avenue. tie explained that the City limits line ran down the middle
of the street and the City of Dunedin was going to pave the north half. Tbe bids
were read as tollows:
Blackburn Paving, Clearwater
Hadley-Michaels, Clearwater
A. A. Schultz Constr. Co., Dunedin
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clear\lfater
$5,869.75
6,139.80
5,835.70
5,838.00
After tabulation or the bids, tbe City Manager reported that the Engineering
Department had round an error in addition in the bid of Hadley-Michaels which would
result in making it t~ao.oo less or $5,659.80. It was the City Attorney's opinion
that if the Commission so desired it would be entitled to take the sum total ot
the unit prices since the bid included both a total bid and the unit prices. The
Mayor suggested that Mr. Sam Davis be contacted to find out if the company would
accept the bid at the lower figure. Commissioner Strang moved that Hadley-Michaels
be awarded the contract for the paving of the south half of Union Street under the
unit price as per their bid sheet which brings a total of .5,659.80. Moti.on was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney requested tnat Item 4, ~Public Hearing o~ pavement and curb
and necessary drainage in Duncan Avenue from the south line of ~ulf-to-Bay
Boulevard to the north line of Druid ttoad" , be de€erred as a couple ot citizens
have become involved in litigation to determine the actual right-of-way for Duncan
Avenue south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and t hat the City had been made a party
defendant to the suit. He suggested that the matter be postponed until such tilDe
as the Court rules on ~he location o€ tbe right-o~-way and estimated it would take
about six weeks. Commissioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned to
March 21, 1955. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the sanitary se".er trunk line on Myrt1e Avenue
between Drew and Maple Streets has deteriorated, needs replacement and ~uld not be
assessable. The City Engineer recommmended that an 18 inch line be installed and
estimated the cost at $17,000.00. Ey consent, the Engineer was instructed to
advertise for bids on this project to rebuild a main line.
The City Attorney presented a communication from Mr. Guss Wilder and a form of
a proposed compromise settlement ror a 5i foot strip along a 71.5 foot frontage on
the south side of Cleveland Street belonging to Mr. Wilder taken over by.:the City
at the time the curb setback was put in between Greenwood Avenue and Madison Avenue
without having first obtained the ri~t-o~-~ay from Mr. Wilder. Mr. Wilder proposed
that be be paid $75.00 and tbat the City enter into an agreement ~hat if and when
Mr. Wilder requested the installation of a sidewalk on the property, the Sidewalk
would be constructed without charge or assessment against the property. During
the discussion, the Mayor suggested that the agreement be amended to provide that
Mr. Wilder give the additional footage for the sidewalk and that ne agree to the
sidewalk when the City is ready to construct it. Commissioner Kennedy moved that
the compromise settlement with Mr. and Mrs. Wilder be approved subject to being
amended so that the Wilders would grant tbe rignt-of-'Way for the sidewalk and that
the City can put the sidewalk in at any time tbat the City sees fit, but when it is
in, the W1lders wi~l not be assessed therefor, and the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute the compromise settlement. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that Mr. Arthur H. SDitb was requesting some adjust-
ment on tbe sanitary sewer assessment of .154.. S2 against Lot 16 and the same amount
against Lot 17, Block J, Boulevard Heights. Tbe City Clerk reported that at one
time Mr. Smith had owned Lots 16, 17 and la, BlOCk J, Boulevard Heights, and 10
January, 1939, the entire amount of the assessments against Lots 16 and 18 for a
sanitary sewer had been abated in full, but that Mr. Smith bad paid the sanitary
sewar assessment on Lot 17 in fUll in the amount of $132.)2 on the principal and
421.17 interest. All of the assessments made on December 7, 1927, Cor tbe
original sanitary sewer on Chestnut Street (which was never connected) were abated
except the one on Lot 17. By consent, the Mayor was requested to appoint a
Committee to investigate the matter more thoroughly and bring recomaendations back
to the Commission on it. Tbe Mayor appointed Commissioners Kennedy and Russell ~o
serve on the Committee.
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CITY OOMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
The City Manager reported that he had had a conference with the developer8
of Monterey Heights Subdivision, Sunny Grove Park and Meadow Creek Subdivision,
and also Mr. R. A. Anderson who is developing a small subdivision, Suncrest Terrace,
which adjoins Sunny Grove Park. He explained that the developer of Suncrest Terrace
would join Sunny Grove Park in any agreement on drilling a well. He said that
he and the subdividers had worked out a tentative agreement subject to the
Commissionts approval whereby the C1tYM)uld go in with the developer in drilling a
ten inch well and pay halt the cost, the developer to do all the connecting up
and installation of the distribution system including connecting back to the City
mains at his expense. He reported there would be two separate contracts, the
standard refunding contract to cover the distribution system and the other to cover
one half the cost of the well, one half to be at the City's expense as the City
would get benefit from the well and put a meter on it to buy water from that well
and pay the subdivider at the rate of 2t~ per thousand gallons for water until
such time as bis half of the cost of the well would be rebated; then if it was a
good well, the City would continue to purchase water at that price as long as it
was needed. Commissioner Strang and the Mayor pointed out that after the City
had paid the developer for bis half of the well, it would be the City's well and
the City would not have to make further payments for water. The Manager said if
the well was ever abandoned, the property on which it was located would go back to
the original owner. The Manager inquired whether the Commission would approve
purchasing water at 5~ per thousand gallons from a ten inch ,~';:,ll within 1,000 feet
of the subdivision on Keene Road (Meadow Creek) which was alr~ddy producing good
water and the City would not have the expense of drilling a well in that area. By
consent, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the contracts to submit at
the next meeting for approval and the City Manager was requested to further
investigate the offer of this well near Keene Road which is already prodUCing.
The Mayor stated that Item E, "Report on Sewer Pumping Station on Haven
Street" would be deferred.
In regard to the application of Mr. W. W. Browning to operate a second hand
store at 37 North Garden Avenue, the City Attorney reported that be had received
the necessary additional information but that he wished to point out to Mr. Browning,
who ~as present, the provision in the law which required a daily report to the
Police Department of all articles purchased second hand. Commissioner Strang
moved that the granting ot a permit to Mr. W. W. Browning to operate a second
hand store at 37 N. Garden Avenue be approved subject to the enforcement ot
Ohapter 17 of the City Code, 1950. Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Kennedy
and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that the City Manafer
write a letter to all operators ot second hand stores and pawn brokers point ng
out the requirements ot the law..
The City Manager presented a plat of Draid Acres First Addition Which is
located immediately south ot Druid Road in the swl ot Section 13-29-15. He
explained that the north 330 feet was already in the City limits and that the
developer, Mr. L. W. Sever, wished to bring the remainder of the plat inside also.
He stated that the plat had been approved by the County Board of Health, the City
Engineer, the City Attorney and the Zoning Board which recommended R-l zoning.
Commissioner Strang moved that the plat of Druid Acres First Addition be approved;
that the proper officials be authorized to Sign it; that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to bring into the City limits the
portion of this plat which is now outside; that the property be zoned R-l in
accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation; that the City Engineer be
directed to make the appropriate notation of the zoning of this subdivision on
the official City Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. David E. Hand ot the Clearwater
Marine Sales (located in the Marina Building) which explained that they needed
more space for a show room and would like permission to erect a movable building
on Oity property immediately east of the Park Inn on Causeway Boulevard under a
short term lease cancellable upon thirty days notice. After discussion,
Commissioner Strang suggested that the Commdssion take the proposal under advise-
ment for more study and bring back a report later. By consent, the Commission
agreed to this.
In regard to the City employees pay plan and classification survey, the
City Manager reported that he bad met with the Civil Service Board and had heard
a report from Mr. Verlyn Fletcher, Personnel Director of the City of St. Petersburg,
on how the plan was being put into effect in St. Petersburg. He said he had also
received from the Florida League of Municipalities office a copy ot two pay plans
recent1y recommended by a similar survey ~or Coral Gables and Daytona Beach. The
City Attorney read a Resolution from the Civil ~ervice Board which recommended
that the City Manager be instructed to a dvertise for bids from companies qualified
to make a survey of classification and a pay plan for the City. The City l.<<anager
said after the plan was received, the company would recommend the pay plan and
also give a figure of what it would cost to put the plan into effect. He recommended
that the survey be made. CODll1issioner Bohannon moved that the City Manager be
instructed to carry out the Resolution ot the Civil Service Board and that the
matter be advertised for bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously. The Mayor stated that Oivil Service is a continuing proposi-
tion and is something that the City has to keep up to date on. He thought this
would be a step toward correcting one of the weaknesses in the City system and it
would be helpful to the Commission too at. budget tilDe.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
The City Manager reported that Mr. N. B. Beecher had indicated that he
would like to receive some revenue from a parking lot which he own. on the
southwest corner of Jones Street and North Garden Avenue on a 50/50 basie with the
City or on some basis where it would be City controlled. Commissioner Strang
suggested that the Commission acknowledge the gentleman's request and thank him
for his civic-mindedness but thought it would be a bad policy for the City to put
parking meters on a private lot as there were four or five other downtown parking
lots privately owned which might want the same consideration. By coneent, the
Commission concurred in this suggestion.
In presenting the tentative plans for Bayside 15, the City Attorney commented
that Mr. H. H. Baskin, one ot the developers, had asked the Zoning ~oard to give an
indication of the zoning for pre-development sales. He read the Zoning Board's
recommendation which was tentative approval of the proposed zoning designation and
suggested that the streets adjacent to Business be designated 80 feet in width to
provide for diagonal parking; that the developer put in his plat restriction one
otf-street parking space for each living unit on each parcel of property; and that
periodic right-of-way be provided tor egress to the Beach waterfront. Commissioner
Russell stated that he with Commdssioner Strang and former Commissioner Bates had
spent many hours in trying to reach an agreement with the developers in establish-
ing the seawall line for this property and that since this plat does not show a
seawall line, he was not in favor of considering it at this time. Commissioner
Strang said the developers had promised to submit a proposed seawall line to the
City Engineer tor approval and it had never been received. Commissioner Strang
moved that the approving authorities withhold tentative approval for the plat tor
Bayside #5 as submitted until the developers establish a seawall line around the
property suitable to the Commission and clear up other matters pending on that
property with the City Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously.
Regarding the application ot Mr. Stuart Golding to erect a sign on the roof
of the Small Boat Marina Building, the City Attorney read the Zoning Board's
recommendation approving the request as the Board relt that it would be considered
a Point of Purchase sign. Commissioner Strang requested permission not to vote
on the question as it concerned one of his clients. Commissioner Russell moved
that the City Commission approve the erection of a Small Boat ~arina sign on the
roof of the present building as a Point of Purchase sign. Motion was seConded by
Commissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being taken, ~ommis8ioners Russell, Kennedy,
Bohannon and Brown voted "Aye". Commissioner Strang did not vote. Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented an application from Sirmons Quality Homes to erect
a 6' x 8' sign on property belonging to Mr. Paul Agnew on the northwest corner or
Missouri and Druid. The Zoning Board recommended denial of the request as it would
not comply with the zoning regulations regarding Point of Purchase signs.
Commissioner Russell moved denial of the application of Sirmons Quality Homes tor
a sign to be erected on the corner of Druid Road and South Missouri Avenue as per
recommendation of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring five property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the Reso~ution
be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended installation of a two inch water main on Chestnut
Street west of the Seaboard Railroad at an estimated cost of $315.00. Commissioner
Strang moved the utility improvement in the amount of 1315.00 be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the City ~~ager that 420 feet of gas main extension
be installed on Keystone south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard at an estimated cost of
$365.00. Commis sioner Strang moved that the gas main extension on Keystone be
approved in the amount of $365.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell
and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bohannon inquired if any progress had been made with Mr.
Crooker regarding the complaint of surrounding residents about the dust and noise
caused by operation ot his business. The City Manager reported that Mr. Crooker
had telephoned him and said he would like to have a conference with Mr. Paul Kane
about putting oil on his lot to lay the dust. The Mayor said he had talked with
Mr. Crooker also and that Mr. Crooker had agreed to furnish some men to clean
some of the streets in the immediate vicinity. The Mayor suggested increaSing
the personnel in the street Cleaning division. The City Manager said he was
planning to bring a recommendation to the Commission very soon for additional
equipment to aid in cleaning the streets.
The City Attorney reported that Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Sarasota
do not have a Television Ordinance. It was agreed that no action would be taken
on Ordinance 647 at this time.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 19S5
The Mayor recommended the creation of a City Safety Council and recommended
appointment of the following members to serve on the Council representing various
clubs and organizations, stating that other namee would be added later:
Mayor and City Commi8sioners to serve as ex officio membero
Traffic Department Head -- presently Patrolman Wayne Kins
Newspapers -- Brad Messer
Radio -- Lloyd Wilson of waOY and Arnold Faulconnier or WTAN
Schools -- Joseph Gibson
Director -- J. Lester Orook, Manager or Gulf Coast Motor Lines & Clearwater
Transit
Churches -- Dr. Raymond Center from Calvary Baptist and James Brotherton from
First Christian and others when submitted.
Rotary, Civitan, OptiDist Clubs to submit namea.
League of Women Voters -- Mrs. M. Jenks
Federation of Civic Clubs -- to submit name
Shrine Club -- Comdr. J. Russell Cook
School Sapt. of Transportation Gauee
American Automobile Assn. -- to submit name
Retired Ofricers Club -- Col. J. N. Ranck
The Mayor suggested that an appropriation of approximately '100.00 be made ror
the Satety Coancil to assist 1n the organization of the work. Commissioner Strang
moved that the City Safety Council as outlined by the Mayor be activated and
approved and that an amount up to .100.00 be allocated to them for necessary
expenditures under the City ~ager for organizational and office ~ork. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager recommended approval of Change Order #8 for a reduction ot
$49,603.00 in the contract price to the general contractor covering the electrical
item. Commissioner Strang moved that Change Order 18 on the Ball Fark, a
deduction in the amount of 4~9,603.00 as explained on the change order tor
electrical changes, be approved by the Commission and that the City Manager be
directed to get the contractor's approval or signature on the Change Order.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the City Manager that Change Order U9 be approved for
the installation of two turnstiles at a cost of 11,261.00 and a credit of 4146.00
Cor omitting some of the fence, making a net increase of $1,115.00. Commissioner
Strang moved that Change Order 19 tor changes as listed on the Change Order be
approved in the amount of .1,115.00 and that the Manager be directed to get the
contractor's signature on the Change Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported in regard to re-naming Overbrook Street that the
developer had no suggestions and he recommended that the City Engineering
Department be reques~ed to submit one or two names. Commissioner Bohannon
suggested that the Sunset Point Civic Club might suggest a name also.
The City Attorney reported that he had received a request from Mr. Robert S.
Carr that the contract with Carw1ck in the Sea-Orama be changed so that it would
be a sole proprietorship 1n the name of Mr. Carr instead of a partnership.
Commissioner Strang moved that the City approve the changing of the contract
with Carwick to show it as a sole proprietorship in the name of Robert Spencer
Carr instead of a partnership with the provision that they submit the request
in writing signed by both parties to the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Nanager requested an expression from the Commission on a proposal
to rent a storeroom in the Briggs Building opposite the Masonic Temple for the
occupancy of the City Engineering Department as the Department needs room for
expansion. In discussing the matter, Commissioner Strang suggested that eventually
the Building Inspection Department could be transterred to that location too and
it might be possible to combine the t~o departments so that both would be under
the head oC a registered engLneer. By consent, the Commission approved the
relocating o~ the Engineering Department subject to a suitable lease.
Commissioner Kennedy inquired if Mr. Marion Blackburn had contacted any of
the Commissioners regarding selecting a site for the proposed asphalt plant and
was informed that he had not. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to
contact Mr. Blackburn.
There being no further business to come before the Commission. the meeting
was adjourned at 5:53 P.M.
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CITY CO~1ISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
February 4, 1955
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 7, 19,5,
in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items listed on
the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:)0 P.M.
Very truly yours,
(5/ F. C. Middleton
C~ty lv1anager
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REGULAR
Agenda - City Commission Meetin~ of February 7t 1955
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
Invocation, Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, and the Special
Meeting of January 31, 1955.
A. Water Works Brass Goods.
B. Two cars CIMJ Water Pipe.
C. Motorcycle for Police Department.
D. Gate Valves for Public Utility Department.
E. Traffic Control Cable.
F. Pavement in South Half of
Public rtearing on pavement and
from the south line of Gulf to
Commission's consideration of:
A. Sewer in Myrtle Avenue.
B. Discussion with reference to ri~ht of way. (Gus Wilder)
C. Sewer Assessment on Lots 16 and 17, Block J, f)ouluvArd i1ein.;hts (Arthur H.
Smith)
Manager's report with reference to City furnishin~ water outside the
City Limits.
Report on Sewer Pumping ~tation on haven 8treet.
Granting of permit to operate Second Hand Store. (W. W. Browning,
43 N. Garden Avenue)
Plat of Druid Acres 1st Addition.
Request of Clearwater Marine Sales to lease property adjacent to Park Inn
for the purpose of building a show room for displ~yin~ boats. (Hand and
But cher) .
City em~loyees pay plan and classification survey (Report from City
~1anager )
Parking Lot belonging to Mr. N. B. Beecher on the southwest corner of
Jones St. and N. Garden Avenue.
Commission t s consideration of items from the Zonin~ !joard:
A. Tentative plans for Bayside #5. (H. H. Baskin)
B. Sign Applications.
Uti li.t y Imf'ro verne nt s.
Lot Mowing Applications.
Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commis sion.
Adjournment.
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2.
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4.
Union St. between Ed~ewater Drive and Broadway.
curb and necessary draina~e in Duncan Avenue
Bay Boulevard to the north line of Druid Road.
5.
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Jan. 14., 1955
Clearwater City Commission
To whom it May Concern:
I wish to apply to the City or Clearwater, Florida, for license to operate a
store to be called Woody's Trading Post.
I want to buy used and new merchandise and resell it at 37 North Garden St.,
Clearwater, Florida.
I intend to cooperate with all City and State rules and regulations to the
very best of my ability and with the Police Force, in the operation of my business.
From June 1952 till April 1953 I operated a plumbing business at 1700
Clearwater Largo Road at the Farmers Market and Auction House. I sold this business
and went to Fort Pierce, where I started an Auction House.
In April 1954 I sold this out to my brother who is still operating it.
My wi~e and I both preferring the West Coast of Florida, and the Clearwater
area in particular) wish to operate our business here.
Respectfully,
/s/ W. W. Browning
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CITY COMMISSION MEET! NO
February 7, 1955
RESOLUTION
Wording of the motion made by Mr. U. M. Slater, seconded by Mr. Reade Tilley and
passed by vote or members unanimousl~r at meeting of Civil Service Board,
January 25, 1955. .
Whereas the Civil Service Act provides that the Civil Service Board shall
adopt a classification and pay plan with the approval of the appointing authorities,
and
~hereas the Civil ~ervice board recognizes the need for a suitable classifica-
tion and pay plan
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager be requested to acquire
bids from consulting firms, for a survey of classification and pay plan, for the
City of Clearwater.
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RESOLUTION
W[EREAS: 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 or the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW '!'HEREF'ORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, tha t the following described property, situate in s aid City, shall be .
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
~riting to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perrorm such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section l2g of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
NAME
John S. Taylor Estate
Largo, Florida
Gary F. Haynes
639 Cleveland St.
City
Jack Oeals
c/o Clearwater Country Club
Clearwater, Fla.
Raymond V. Sirnm er'man
g18 Woodcrest Ave.
City
Ethel Ill. Karran
Safety Harbor, Florida
DESCRIPTION
COST
8.00
5.00
Lots 1 and 2, Block 12
Court Square
Lot 19, Block A
Crest Lake Park
Lot 1, First Addition
High Point Sub.
Lot 2, First Addition
HifSh Point Sub.
Lot 12, Block A
Keystone Manor
4.00
4.00
5.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission or the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 7th day of P'ebruary, A.D. 1955.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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Feb. 4, 1955
To:
From:
Subject:
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Mr. O. H. Anderson, Seefy. Zoning Board
Small Boat ~arina Sign
The Board approves the erection of the Small Boat Marina Sign on the roof of the
present Building.
The Board feels that this is considered a Point of Purchase sign.
Attached herewith is a sketch of the proposed sign.
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To:
From:
Subject:
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Mr. O. H. Anderson, Secfy. Zoning Board
Druid Acres - First Addfn. Sub.
The Zoning Board recommends that the area known as Druid Acres First Addition be
zoned R-l residential.
Attached herewith is a copy of the request, also a plat of the proposed subdivision.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
January la, 1955
Honorable Herbert M. Brown
Mayor of Clearwater, and
City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mayor Brown:
Enclosed herewith you will find: (a) Elevation executed by Mallorie and
Vasconi of proposed show room, and (b) informative circular as to type of boats
in general which we wish to display in the show room.
Since we took over the little office in the Marina our business has been
somewhat better than we had at first anticipated. However, it will be impossible
to make any further progress without a visual point of sale well located on the
Beac h.
The enclosed booklet illustrates the type of boat which we are anxious to
sell, but have no place in which to display it for the public's and our own
advantage. We would like to be permitted by you and the Commission to erect a
building of the type herein illustrated upon the property adjacent to the Park
Inn on Causeway Boulevard. The building would be handsome, a nd the plans such so
that in event the property is required by the City for other purposes the building
could be moved to another location and we would agree to do so within thirty days
whenever notified.
The architect has advised me to ask you for enough land so that we could
have off-street parking, plus 25 feet so that the view of our windows would not
be obstructed. We would also like to have the area on the east and west sides
of the building and approximately 50 feet on the rear or north side of the
building.
Both my partner, George W. Butcher, and I would greatly appreciate your due
consideration of our problem as we are trying to do a clean cut job for the
boating public here in Clear~ater and your suggestions and guidance with respect
to working out this situation will be most helpful.
Sincerely yours,
CLEARWATER ~~RINE SALES
/s/ David E. Hand
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CITY COMMISSION i+1EETTNG
February 7, 1955
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at Ci�y
Hall, Monday, Februarp �, 1955, at 1c30 P.M. wi�h the following members gresent:
4ierbert M. Brown
Guy I.. Kennedy
Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Also.prasent were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips,
G. T. McClaraara
3. Zickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Mana�er
Jr. City Attorney
Chief og Polic�
Cit;y Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given bq the
Rever�nd Cochran of Peace Memoria7. Prssbyterian Church, Clearwater. Commissioner
Russell moeed that the minutes of the regulas meeting of January 1%th and the
special meeting of January 31st be approved in accordance with copies furnished
each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that four bids had been received for water works
brass goods, a stock item for the Gas and Water Depar�ment. The bids were read
as follows•
A. Y. McDonald Mf�., Dubuque, Iowa �2=235.00
Mueller Co., Decatur, I11. 2,2�7.00
Hays Mfg. Co., �i°ie, Penn. 2,551.50
The Farnan Brass tidorks, Cleveland, Ohio 2,490.50
CQ�issioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Purchasir�g Department
and the Manager for further s�u�'y a.nd report back at the next regular meeting,
P�otion was secondEd by Cammissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
bt was reported bp the Gity I�anager that five bids had been received fo� two
carlo�ds of 6 inch water pipe. He commented that a telegram had been recei�sd
�rom the J. B. �low Company giving a price of �1,745 per foot for rail delivery
and �1.765 per foot fcir truck delivery bu� the bid could no� be considered as it
was received too late. The lbzds were read as followss
McWan� Cast Tron Pipe Co., Birmingham, ala,
Alabama Pipe Co., Anniston, Ala.
American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingha�n, Ala.
U� S. Pipe & Fdry., Birmingham, A1a.
Davis Meter Repair & Supply, Thomasville, Ga.
Rail Truek
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1.fi� 1.77
1.6$ 1.70
1.75 1.77
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the Manager for tabulation a nd a
report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Cnmmissianer N.ussell and
carried unaniu►ouslp.
The City Manager read �,he following bid �or one new 1955 Harley-Davidson.
police modsl motorcycle. He explained that two invi�a�ior�s to bid had been sent
out but only one bid received.
Pucketts, St. Petersburg �1,3�9.55
less 'S2 motorcycle trade-iz� 200.00
�1,1$9.55
After the Chief oi Police and the Purchasing Department checked the bid against
the City specifications, the City Manager recommended accepting the bid of
�1,1$9.55 fron Pucketts of St. Petersburg, Commissioner Strang moved on
recnmmendation of the City Manager that the moto�cycle be purchased from Pucketts
of Sto Petersburg for the amoun� of �1,1�39.5j. Motion was seconded by
CommissiQner Russell and carried unanimously.
The six bids received for 24 six inch gate valves and 6�ight :Lnch gate
val�es were read by t:�e City M�nager as �'ollows:
M& H Valve 8c Fii�ting Co., Anniston, Ala. �1,570.2t)
R. D. Wood Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 1,793.4��
Ellis Mach. & Supply, Tampa 1,910.52�
Gulf Goast Ix�d, Supply, St. Pe�ersburg 1,$45.90
Mueller Coo, Chattanooga, Tenn. 1,6z9.72
Re�ssela�r Va1va Co., Troy, N.Y. 1,73$�50
Commissioner Strang moved ti�e bids be referred to the Manager and returned to ine
next regular meeting. Motion was second�d by Commissioner Boh�nnon and carri�d
unanimously.
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CITY COMI�'iI8SI0N MEETING
�ebruary 7, 1955
The City Manager read the fdlln�aing bids for 10,000 feet oi � conductor #ly.
solid traffic contxol cabie and 1,300 fegt of 9 conductor, �1/� cable:
Raybro Electr.
Morley Electr.
Florida Elects.
General Electr.
cond.
Supplies Tampa �p1,9�.0.00
Supply, �learwater 2,040.00
Supply, Tampa 2,010.00
Supply, �ampa 2,300.00
�z5�.00
�co�nd.
�387.40
40$.20 �z5.0o
399.10
361.�.0
Commiss3oner Strang moved that the bids be referred to *,he Manager for a report
at the next regular meQting. Motinn was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously,
It was reported bp the City manager that four bids had been received for
aonstruction of pavemant on the south half oi 'Union Str�et from Edgewa�er Dr3ve
to Broadway.Avenue. He explained that the City limits line .ran down the middle
of the street and the City of Dunedin was going to pave the north half. �'he bids
were read as follows:
Blackburn Paving, Clearwater
Hadley-Michaels, �learwater
A. A. Schultz �onstr. Co., �unedin
Ee H. Holcomb, Jr.., Clearwater
�5,$69.75
6,13g.$0
5,�35.70
5:$3$.oa
After tabulation of the bids, the City Manager reported that the �ngineering
Department had found an error in addition in the bid of Hadley-Michaels which would
result in making it �4$0.00 les� ox �5,659•$0. It was the City Attarney's opinion
that if the Commission so desired it would be entitled to take the sum total of
the unit prices since �he bid included both a total bid and the unit prices. The
Mayos suggested that Mr. Sam '�,�vis be contacted to find out if the campany would
accept the bid at the lower figure. Commissioner Strang moved that Hadley Michaels
be awarded the contract for the paving of the sou�h half tsf Union Street under the
unit price as pes ti�eir bid sheet which brings a total of ��y659.$0. Motion v�as
seconded by �ommissic�ner R�ssell �a�d carried unanimously.
The City Attorney requested that Item 4, TMPublie Hearing on pavement and curb
and necessary drainage in Duncan Avenue from the south line of �'ulf-���Bay
Boulevard to the north line of Druid f�oad", be deferred as a couple of citizens
haws become involved in litigation tn �determine the actual right-of�way for Duncan
Avenue s outh af Gu1f-tomBay Boulevard and t hat the City had been made a party
defendant to the suit. He suggested that the matter be postponed until such time
as the Court rules on the locatian of the right-ofaway and gstimated it would take
about six weeks. Comr�issioner S�r�ng moved that the PubTic Hearing be adjourned to
March 21, 1s55. Motion was seconded by �ommissioner Bohannon and carr�ed unanimously.
The City Manager reported that the sanitary sewer trunk line on Myrtle Avenue
between Drew and Maple Streets has deteriorated, needs replacement and v�uld not be
assessable, The City Engineer recommmemded that an 1$ inch line be installed and
�stimated the cost at �17,000.0�o By consent, the �ngi.neer was instructed to
advertise far bids on this pso3ect to rebuild a main line.
The Ci�y Attorney presented a co►nmunication from Mr. Guss Wilder and a form o�
a proposed compramise settlement for a 5� foot strip along a']1.S foot frontag� on
the south side of Cleveland Street belonging to Mr. Wi'lder taken aver b�:the Gitq
at the time �he curb setback was put in between Greenwood Arenue and Madison Avenue
without having first obtained the right-of-v�ay from Mr. Wilder. Mr. Wilder proposed
that he ba paid �75.00 and that the City enter into an agreement that if and when
Mr. Wilder requested the installation of a sidewalk on the property, �:he sidewalk.
would be construc�ed without charge or asses�ment against the property. During
the discussion, the Mayor suggested tha� ��ne agreement be amended � o provide that
Mr. VJilder give the addi.tional footage for the sidewalk and t hat he agree to the
sidewaTk when the City is ready �o construct it. Commissioner Kennedy moved that
the compromise settlement with Mr. and i�irs. Wilder be approved subject to being
amended so that �he Wilders would gr�r►t the righ�-of-way for the sidewalk and that
the City can put the sidewalk in at any time that the City sees fit, but when it is
in, the Wilde�a^s wi�l not be assessed therefor, and the appropriate officials be
authorized tu execute the compromiss settlemen�. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon 2nd carried unanimousl�r.
The Ci�y Manager reported that Mre Arthur H. Smith was requesting some ad3ust-
men� on the sanitary sewer assessment of �154o5z against Lot 16 and the same amount
against Lot 17, Block J, Boulevard Heights. The City Clexk report�d that at one
time Mr. Smith had owned Lots 16, 17 and 1$� Block J, Boulevard Heights, and in
January, 1939, the entire amount cf the assessments against Lots lb and 1$ for a
sanitary sewer had been abated in full, but �ha� M�r. Smith had paid the sanitary
sewer assessmen� o� Lot 1� in full in the amount of �132�32 on tha Frzn�ipal and
�21.17 interest. All of the assessments made on December 7, 1927, for t�a
original sanitary sewer on Ches�tnut Street (which was never �onnected) were abated
except the one on Lot 17. By consent, the Mayor was requested to appoint a
Committee to investigate the matter more thoroughly and bring recommendations back
to the Coramission on it. The Mayor appointed C6mmissioners K�nnedy and Russell to
serve on the Commit�ee.
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CITY COI�1NiI�SION MEETI�iG
February 7, 195�
The City Manager reported that he had had a eanfersnce with the developara
of Monterey Heights Subdivision, Sunny Grove Park and Meaddw Creek Subdivision,
and also Nir. R. A. Anderson who is developing a small subdivisior., Suncrest Terrace,
which adjoins Sunn� Grov� Park. He explained that the 3evelc+per of 3uncrest Terrace
would join Sunny Grove Park in any agreement on dr3lling a well. He said that
he and the subdividers had worked out a tentative agreement subject to the
Commi�sion's approval wIzereby the CityFnuld go in with the developer in drilling a
ten inch well and pay ha�g th e cost, the developer to de all �che conneeting up
and installation of the distribution system including connecting back to th� City
mains a� his expense. He reported there would be two separate contracts, the
standard refunding contract �o cover the da.stribution system and the other t� cover
one half the cost of the well, one hali to be at the C�ty's expense as the Citp
would get benefit fro� the wsll and put a met�r on i� to buy �ater from that we11
an�i pay the subdivider �t the rate of 2�¢ per thousand gallons for water until
such time as his half of th e aost of tkae well would be rebated; then if it was a
good h�ell, the Caty would continue to purchase water at that price as �.nng as it
was needed. Comm�ssioner Strang and the Mayor pointed out that aftes the City
had paid the developer for his half of the welly it woul� be the Gityfs well and
the City would not have to make further payments for water. The Manager said if
the we11 was Ever abandoned, the property on which it was located would go hack to
the original owner. The Manager inquired whe�her the Commissio� would approv�s
purchasing water at 5¢ per thousand gallons �rom a i;en inch we11 wiihin 1,000 feet
nf the subdivision on Keene Roari (Meado�r Creek) which was already producing good
water and the C�ty would not have the expense of drilling a well in that area. By
consent, the City A�torney was instructed ta pre�are the contracts to submit a�
the next meeting for approval and the City Nlanager was reques�ed to fur�her
investigate the offer o� this well near Keene Road which is already producing.
The Mayor stated that Item E, nReport on Sewer Pumping Station on Haven
Street" would be deferred.
In regard t� tixe application of Mr. W. W. Browning to operate a second hand
storE at 37 North Garden Avenue, the City Attorney reported that he had received
the necessary additional inf ormation but that he wislxed to point out �o Mr. Bra�rning,
who was present, the provision in the law which required a daily report to the
Police Departmen� of all articles purchased second hand. Commissioner Strang
mowed tY..at �he granting of a permit to Mr. W. W. Browning to operate a second
hand store at 37 N. Garden Avenue be approved subject to the �enforcement of
Chapter 17 of the Ci*y �ode, 1950. Motion was seconded by Commissiotner Kennedy
atrd carried unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that the City Manager
write a letter to all operators of second hand stores and pawn brokers pointing
out the requirements of the law�
The Ciby Managex presen�ed a p13t of Druid Acres First Addition c,�ich is
located imffaediately sou�h of Druid Road in the SW� of Section 13�29�15. He
explained that the north 330 feet was already in the Citp li�uits and that the
aieveloper, Mr. L. W. Sever, wished to bring th� remainder of the pIat inside also.
He stated that the plat had been approved by the County Board oi Health, the City
Engineer, the Ci� y Attornep and the Zoning $oard wha.ch recommended R�l zanir�g,
Coaunassio�er Strang moved that the plat of Druid Aares First Addition be approeec3;
that �he proper o�ficials be authorized to sign it; that the City Attornep be
i�sirucGed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to bring into the Citq limits the
por�ion of this plat which is now outside, that the property be zorzed R�1 in
accordance wi�h the Zoning Board�s recommendation; that the City Engineer be
directeci to make the appropriate notation of the zoning of ihis subdivision on
the official City Zoning Map. Motion was seconcied bg Commissioner BohannQs� and
carried unanimouslpo
The City Attorney read a letter fram Mr. David E. Hand of the Clearwater
Marine Sales (located in the i'�arina Building) which �xplained that they needed
more space for a show room and wouZd like permission to erect a movable building
on City property immedxately east of the Park Inn on Causev�ay Boulevard under a
short term lease cancellable upon thirtp days notice. After discussion,
Gommissioner Strang suggested that the Commission take the proposal und�r advise-
ment for more study and bring back a report later. By consen�, the Commission
agreed to this.
In re�ard to the City employees pay plan and classifiaation survey, the
Ci�y Mattager reportecl tha� he had met with the Civil Service �oard and h�d heard
a report from Mr. Verlyn Fle�cher, Personnel Director of the Ci�y of St. Petersburg,
on how the plan was being put into eifect in 5�. Petersb�arg. He said he had also
received from the Florida League of Municipalities office a copy of two pay plans
recently recommended by a simi].ar survey for Coral Gables 3nd Daytona Beach. The
Ci�p Attorney read a Resolution from the Civil Serv3.ee Board which reGammended
that the City Manager be it�stru�ted to a dvertise for bids from comp�.iies qualified
ta make a survey of classification and a pay plan for � he City. The City Manager
said after the plan was received, the company would recommend the pay plan and
also give a figure of what it would cost to put the plan into effect. He recommended
that the survey be made. Co�nissioner Bohannon moved that tha City Manager be
instructed to carmy out the Resolution of the Civil Service Board and that the
matter be advertised for bids. Motian was seconded by Commissioner S�rang and
carried unanicnously. The Magor s�ated th a� Civil Ser�ice is a continuing proposi-
tian and is something that the City has to keep up "�o date on. He thought this
would be a step toward correcting one of the wealcnesses in tlze City sqstem and it
would be hel�ful to the Commissian too at budget time.
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CTTY CONdMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
The City Manager reported that Mr. N. B. Beec�er had indicated that he
te�uZd like to r�ce3.ve some revenue from a parking lot which he owns on the
southwest corner of Jones Stree�: and North Garden Avenue on a 50/50 basis with the
City or on some basis where it would be Ci�y controlleda Gommissioner Strang
suggested that the Commission acknowledge the gentleman's request and thank him
for his civic�mindedness but thought it would be a�ad policy for �he City to put
parking meters on a paivate lot as there were four or five other downtown parking
lois privately owned which might want the same consideratian. By consent, the
Commission cancurred in this suggestione
In presenting the tentative plans for Bayside �$, the Gity Attorney commented
that Mr. H. H. Baskin, one of the developers, h�d asked the Zoning �oard to give an
indication of the zoning for pre�development sales. He read the Zoning Board's
recommendation which was tent3tive approval of the proposed zoning designation and
suggested that th�: streets adjacent to Business be designated $0 feet in width to
provide for diagonal parking; that t he developer put in his plat restriction one
off�street parking space for each living unit on each parcel of property; and that
periodic right-of-way be provided for egress to the Beach �waterfront. Commi3sioner
Russell stated that he with Commissioner Strang and former Comr.�issioner Ba�es had
spent many hours in trying to reach an agreemen� with the developers in establ3.sh-
ing the seawall line for this property and tha� sinee this plat does not show a
seawall line, he was not in favor of considering it at this time. Commissioner
Strang said tY,e developers had pramised to suUmit a propcsed seaiaall line to the
City Engineer for approval and it had ne8er been received. Commissioner Strang
moved that the approving authorities withhold tentative approval for the plat for
Bayside #S as submitted until the developers establish a seawall line arour,d the
pxoperty suitable to the Gom.mission and clear up other matt�rs pending on that
property with the City Commission. Motion was seconded by �ammissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimouslp.
Regarding th� application of Mr. Stuart Golding to erect a sign on the roof
of the Small Boa� Marir_a Building, the City Attorney read the Zoning Boardt�
recommendation approving the request as the Board felt that it would be considered
a Point o£ Pux�chase sign. Commissioner Strang requested permission not to vote
on the question as i� concerned one of his clients. Commissioiie� Russell moved
that the City Commission anprove the erection of a�ma11 Boat N�arina sign on the
roof of the present building as a Point of Purchase sign. Motion was second�d by
Corrmaissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being taken, �ommissioners Russell, I:ennedy,
�ohannon and �rown voted "Aye^. Commissioner S-trang did not vote. Mo�ion �arried.
The City ALtorney presented an application from Sirmons Quality Homes to exec�
a 6� x$' sign on property belon ing to Mr. Pau3. Agnew on the northwest corner of
Missouri and Druid. The Zon3ng �oard recommended denial of the r�quest as it would
not r..�y�p1p with the zoning regulations rega.rcling Point of Purchase signs.
Commissioner Russell moved denial of the application oi Sirmons Quality Homes for
a sign to be erected on the corner of Druid Road and South Missour3 Avenue as per
recommendation of the Zoning 8oard. P4otion was secoaded by Commis+:ioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
The City P�Ianager presented a Resolution requiring five praperty owners to
clean their lats of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved th� Reso�u�ion
be adopted. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Gity Manager recommended instalZation of a two inch water main on Gh�stnut
Street west of the Seab�ard Railroad at an estimated cost of �315.00. Gommissioner
Strang moved the utility improvement in the amount of �315.00 be approved. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was recommended by the Ci�y 1°lanager that 1�20 feet of gas main extension
be installed on Keystone south of Gulf-to-Bay Baulevard at an estimated cos� of
$365.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the g�s main extension on Keystone be
approverl in the amount of �363.�. Motion was seconded bg Commissioner Russell
and carriad unanimously.
Commissioner Bohannon inquired i£ any progress had been �ade with Mre
Crooker regarding the complaint of surrounding residents about the dust and noise
caused by operati�n of his business. The City Manager re�orted that �Ir. Crooker
had telephoned him and said he would like to have a conference with Mr. Paui Kane
about putting oil on his lot to l�.y the dust. The Mayor sairi he had talked with
Mr. Crooker also and that Mr. Crooker had agreed to furnish some men to cZean
some of the streets in the immediate vicinity. The Mayor suggested increasing
the personnel in the s�reet cleaning division. The City Manager s�id he was
planning to bring a recommendation to the Commissicn v ery soon for additional
equipment ta aid in cleaning the streets.
The City Attorney reported that Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Sarasota
do not have a Television O�dinance. It was agreed that no actioz► vaould be taken
on Ordinance 5y.'7 at th:is time.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1955
The Mayor recommended the creation of a City Safety Council and recommended
appoir.tment of the following members to serve on the Council representing various
clubs and organizations, staEing that other names would be added later:
M�yor and Citp Commissi.oners to serve as ex officio membars
Traffic �7epart�c�nt Head -- �resently Patrolman Wayne King
Newspapers -- Brad i�esser
Radia -� L'loyd Wilson of WBOY �nd Arnold Faulconnier of WTAN
Schools -- Joseph Gibson
Director -- J. Lester Groak, PSanager of Gulf Coast Motar I,ines
Transit
Churck�es -- Dr. Raymond Center from Calvary Ba�tist and James
First Christian and others when submitted.
Rotaxy, Civitan, Optimist Clubs to submi� names.
League of Women Voters --. Mrs. M, Jenks
Federation of Civic Clubs -- to submit name
8hrine Club -- Comdr. J, Russell Cook
School Supt. of Transportation Gause
Amer3can Automobile Assn. -- to submit name
Retired Officers Club -- Col. J. P1. Ranck
& Clearwater
Brotherton from
The Mayor suggested that an appropriation of approximately �100.00 be made f�r
the Safety Council to assist in the organizatioa of �he work. Cammissioner Strang
i.noved that the City Safety Council as oLtlined by the Mayor be activated and
approved and that an amount up to �100.a0 be allocated to them for necessarp
expenditures under the City Manager for organizational and office work. Tiotion
was seconded by Cammissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager re,commended approval of Change Order #$ for a reduction of
�49,603.00 in the contract price to the general contrac�or covering the sleetrical
item. Co�unissioner Strang moned that Change Order �� on the Ball Park, a
deduction in the amount of ��.9,603.00 as explained on the change order far
electrical changes, be approved bp the Comiuission and that the City Manager be
direc�ed to get the contractor�s approval or signature �n the Change Ordera
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously,
It was recommended by the City Manager that Change Order �9 be approved for
the installatian of two turnstiles at a cost of �1,261.00 and a credit of �T46.00
for omitting some of the fence, making a.r��� increase of �1,115.00. Commissioner
Strang moved tha�t Change Order #g for changes as listed on the Change Order be
approved in the amount of �1,115.00 and that the Manager lae di.rected to get the
contractor's signature on the Change Order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and c arried unanimouslp.
The City Attorney reported in regard to re-naming Overbrook Street that the
developer had no suggestions and he recommended that the City Engineering
Department be requested t o sub�it one or two names. Commissioner Bohannon
suggested that the Sunset Point Civic Club might suggest a name also�
The Gity Attorney xeported that he had received a request irom i�iz�. Fiobert S.
Carr that the contract with Carwick in the Sea-Orama be changed so that it would
be a sole proprietorship in the name of Mr. Carr in�teaci of a partnership.
Commissioner Strang moved that the City approve the changing of the contract
raith Carwick to show it as a sole proprietorship in the name of Robert Spencer
Carr instead of a partnership with the provision that they submit the request
in wr3ting si�r.ed by both parties to the Citg Attorney. Motior, was seconded bp
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Gity �Ianager requested an expression from the Commission on a prop�sal
to rent a storeroom in the Briggs Building opposite the Masonic Temple for the
occupancy of the Citp Engineering Department as the Department needs room for
expansion. In discussing the matter, Cammissiomer Strang suggested that eventually
the Building Inspection Department could be transferred to that location too and
it might be possible to combine the two departments so that both would be u�nder
the head of a registered engineer. By consent, the Commission approved the
relocating of the Engineering De�artment subject to a suitable lease.
Commissioner Kennedy inquired if Mr. Niarion Blackburn had contacted any of
the Commissioners regarding selecting a site for the proposed asphalt plant and
was informed that he had not. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to
aontact Mr. Blackburn.
There being no further business to coms bafore the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 5:53 PwM.
Attest:
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City uditor Clerk
ayor-Commis sione
CITY COMNiISSION MEETING
February ?, 1955
February 4, 1955
Nlayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brawn
Commissioners J�ck ku�sell, W, E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. AT. Bohannon
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February %, 1955,
in the City Hall Auditorium far the purpose of discussing the items listed on
the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:�0 P.I�I.
FCM:s
�nclosure
Very truly yours,
�s� F. C. NIiddleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Gommission b7eeting of February 7, 1955
City Hall kuditorium
1:30 P.M.
HEGULAR
l. Invocatiqn, Rev. D, P. McGeachy, Peace Tfemorial Presbyterian Church.
2. Approvino the mir_utes of the Reb lar i�ieeting of January 17, and the Special
Meeting af January 31, 1955.
3. A. VJater Works Brass Goods.
B. Two cars CIlVIJ Water Pipe.
C. Viotorcycle for Police Department.
D. Gate Valves for Public Utility Department.
E. Traffic Control Cable.
F. Pavement in South Half of Union St. between Edgewater Drive and Broadway.
4. Public Hearing on pavement and curb and necessary drainage in Duncan A�*enue
from the sc�uth line of Gul£ to Bay Boulevard to the north line of Druid Road.
j. Commission�s consid.eration of:
A. Sewer in i�iyrtle Avenue.
B. Discussion with reference to ri�ht of way. (Gus Wilder)
C. Sewer Hssessment on Lots 16 and 1'], Block J, Boulevar�i Heights (Arthur H.
Smith )
D. Manager's report with ref�rence to City furnishing water outside the
City Limits.
E. Report on Sewer Pumpino �tation an haven Street.
F. Granting of permit to operate Second }(and Store. (W. W. Browning,
43 N. Garden Avenue)
G. Plat of Druid Acres lst Addition.
H. Request oi Clearwater i�iarine Sales to lease property adjacent to Park Inn
for the purpose of building a show room for displaying boats. (Hand and
But cher )
I. City employees paf plan and classification survey (Report from City
nZanager )
J. Parking Lot beli2ngin� to Mr. N. B. Beecher on the southwest corner of
Jones St, and N. Garden Hvenue.
5. Goi�unission's consideration of items from the Zoning �oard:
A. ^lentative plans for Bays��e �g5, (H. H. Baskin)
B. Sion Applications.
6. Utili,ty Improvements.
'7. Lot IZowing Applications .
$. Any other item not on ihe agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Cammission.
Adjournment.
Clearwater City Commission
To wnom it TQay Concern:
Jan. 14, 1955
I wish to apply to the City of Clearwater, Florida, for license to operate a
store to be called tNoody's Trading Post.
I want to buy u�ed and new merchandise and resell it at 3'7 North Garden St.,
Cle�,rwater, Florida.
I iz�tend to cooperate with all City and State rules and regulatians to the
very best of my abibity and with the F'olice E'orce, in t he operation of my business.
From June 1952 till April 1953 I operated a plumbing business at 1700
Clearwater Laroo Road at the Farmers Market and Auction House. I sold this business
and went to Fort Pierce, where I started an Auction House.
In April 1951� T sold this out to my brother who is still oper•ating it.
Nty wife and I both preferring the West Coast of Florida, and the Clearwater
area in particular, wish to operate our business here.
Respectfully,
/s/ W. W. Browning
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
rebruary �, 1955
RESOZUTIC:N
Wording of the motica made by Mr. U. M. �later, seconded by Mr, keade Tilley and.
passed by vote of inembers unanimously at ...zeting of Civil Service Board,
January 25, �955• '
Whereas the Civil Serv.ice Act provides that the Civil Service H�arcl shall
adopt a classification and pay plan with the approval �f the appoinLing authorities,
ancl
�idhereas the Civil Service 1�oard reco;nizes the need for a suitable classifica-
tion and pay p'lan
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager be requested to acquire
bids from consultin� firms, for a survey of classificati on and pay plan, for the
City of Clearwater.
RESOi�UTION
4�THEREI�S: it has been determined by the City Corrpnission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below shoul.d be cleaned of wesds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10} days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the Gity should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective pro�erty.
NOW '1'�iEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cornmission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situat� in s aid 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 f ailure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleanin� a.nd charge the costs thereof against
tne respective properties in accordance ti�ith Section 12$ of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
Ti " j�
John 5. Taylor Estate
Largo, Florida
Gary F. Ha.ynes
639 Cleveland 5t.
C ity
Jack Gea1s
c/o Clearwater Country �lub
Clear�vatar, Fla.
Raymond V, Sirumerman
$1$ Woodarest Ave,
City
Ethel r�i. Karran
Safety Harbor, F'lorida
DESCRIPTION
Lots 1 and 2, Block 12
Court Square
Lot 19, Block A
Crest Lake Park
Lot 1, First Addition
High Point Sub.
Lot 2, First Addit ion
Hi�h Point 5ub.
Lot 12, Block A
Iieystone NIanor
COST
$.00
5.00
1� . 00
1� . 00
5.00
PASSED AND ADOPTEL� BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 7th day of February, A.D. 1955.
�s� Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Gommissioner
ATTEST:
/s� H. G, Wingo
City Auditor and �ler k
Feb. 4, 1955
To: ir. F. C, Middleton, City �Ianager
From: Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Small Boat i�iarina Sign
The Board approves the erection of the Small Boat Niarina Sign on the roof of the
present Building.
The Board feels that this is considered a Point of Purchase sign.
Attached herewith is a sketch of the proposed sign.
Feb. �., 1955
fio: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Ci,ty Manager
From: yIr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board
5ubject: Druid Acres - First Add�n. Sub.
The 'Loning Board recommends that the area known as Druid Acres First Addition be
zoned R-1 residential.
Attached herewith is a copy of the request, also a plat of the proposed subdi.vision.
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CITY COMA4ISSION MEETING
February '7, 1955
' January 1$, 1955
Honorable Herbert M. Brown
i�Iayor of Clearwater, and
City �ommissioners
Clearwater, Fl�rida
Dear Mayor T3rown:
Enclose3 heretivith you will find: (a) Elevation executed by Mallorie and
Vasconi of proposed show room, and (b) informative circular as to type of boats
in general which we wish to display in the show room.
Since we took over the little office in the Marina our business has been
somewhat better than we had at first anticipated. However, it will be impossible
t� make any further probress without a visual point of sale �ve11 located on the
Beach,
The znclosed booklet illustrates the type of baat which we are anxious to
sell, but have no place in which to display it fo� the public's and our own
advantage. 41'e would like to be permit�ed by you and the Conuxission to erect a
building of the type herein illustratad upon the propert3* adjacent to the Park
Inn on Causeway Boulevard. The buildin� would be hanclsome, a nd the plans such so
that in event the Froperty is required by the Cit;;T for other purposes the building
could be moved to anoth�r location and we would agree to do so within thi'r..ty days
whenever not ifiad.
The architect has advised me to ask you for enough land so that we could
have off-•street parking, plus 25 feet so that the vievr of our windows would not
be obstructed, i�'e would also like to ha�re the area on the east and west sides
of the building and approximately 50 feet on the rear or north side oi the
building.
Both my partner, George ��T. Butcher, and I would greatly appreciate your due
consideration of our problem as we are trying to do a clean cut job for the
boatino public here in �learwater and your stt7gestions and guidance with respect
to workin� out this situation will be most helpfuL
Sincerely yours,
CLE�1Rt�TATER Ni�1RINE SALES
DEH-m /s� Da�id E. Hand
Enclosures
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