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03/21/1955 '. t..t"'" '''".,',' , :.,;.' ; ". .,.....': . ." " .' . . .'. , ; ,; ,,' " ~ ...'.:.:.,'.t... .:R'\:":" '~''''"::~;~~:::::R: :u:~, ~~""LJ,U::~C:;.::::':":"'.;",:::'";,, .:..... ':r.:,;",;.~J:;.. ':'..h ,'-.,. CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, March 21, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: .,.,...,..,i,..,L~ :'; :.'(':,'~:<:,:,~.\ .' . 1 , ,!.~ . " ,tF" -t"",.\.....~ Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell J. N. Bohannon *Guy L. Kennedy *W. E. Strang, Jr. Mayor-Commissioner Commis 8i oner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner " ":;:, ,:. *Absent at first ot meeting. Came in later. Also present were: ." I' , F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer I 'I '.:' , .,..' . I .. .'",.:' .,'. " ' . The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Dr. H. W. Blackburn of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commisaioner Russell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7th and the special meeting ot March 14th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing, subject to correction by Commissioners Kennedy and Strang. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioners Strang and Kennedy came in at this time -- 1:42 P.M. The City Manager presented a tabulation of the bids on the boiler explosion and machinery insurance covering the City Gas Plant. He explained that two agencies, Mutual Insurance Company of Clearwater and Wedig Insurance Agency had submitted identical bids through the same company, American Motorist Insurance Company. He reported that their bid of $3,564.80 minus a dividend of $412.97 was the low bid. During the discussion, the City Attorney pointed out that expected dividends cannot be included in a bid. Commissioner Russell inquired if it would be possible to place the insurance with one agency with the provision that they split the commission with the other agency presenting the same bid. Mr. Gale speaking for Mutual Insurance Company said that his company would be willing to split the commission and Mr. Y. F. Wedig speaking for his agency reported that he would be agreeable to such an arrangement. Mr. Harold Harpham addressed the Commission saying that he felt the insurance should be awarded in one package. Commissioner Russell moved that the boiler explosion and machinery insurance covering the Gas Plant and miscellaneous equipment for three years be given to Wedig Insurance Agency, agents for the American Motorist Insurance Company, for the sum of $3,564.86, and that the Wedig Insurance Company divide the commission with Mutual Insurance Company of Clearwater, inasmuch as both of them represent the same company and have the same bid and they cannot split the policy. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that in preparing a comparative analysis of the bids of Mr. Roger Bouchard, agent for the Travelers Insurance Company, and Mr. Y. F. Wedig, agent for the American Fire and Casualty Company of Orlando, it was dis- covered that the Wedig Agency bid on the monthly payroll was based on only nine months instead of a full year and it would be necessary to add $1,013.06 to make the bid total $7,179.00 to cover the omission. It was reported that the Travelers bid was subject to an audit of the number of miles of streets and highways but the Wedig bid was subject to the same audit and also an audit of the payroll figures. Commissioner Russell mentioned that he would like to have an Insurance Committee set up to give the City advice on the insurance bids. The City Attorney suggested that on insurance bids which are subject to audit that the bids should be based on unit prices and not on the total price. The Mayor suggested that since Mr. Wedig's bid was in error that it be thrown out. Commissioner Russell moved that the Wedig Insurance Agency's bid be rejected as it is irregular and the bid be given to Roger O. Bouchard through the Travelers Insurance Company in the sum of 19,615.08. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. During the discussion it developed that there might be some dupli- cated coverage on City leases which require the lessee to carry complete public liability coverage. Commissioner Strang requested the City Attorney to check the leases to see if there is any possibility of minimizing the double insurance coverage which may exist. He also recommended that if the insurance agents in Clearwater cannot form an Insurance Association to help the City award these insurance bids, that the bidding be thrown open to agencies outside the City, t. anyone in the State. He requested the Manager or the Purchasing Department to furnish each Commissioner with a list of each policy the City now has and the expiration date of each. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the construction of a thirty foot pavement, curb and drainage in Duncan Avenue from Gult-to-Bay Boulevard to Druid Road. The City Attorney reported that the suit to determine location of the right-of-way for Duncan Avenue between Turner Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. has not yet been settled by the Court. It was his opinion that an amicable arrangement could be worked out and he suggested that the Commission ask the City Manager to set up a meeting at an early date and invite the interested parties to confer. He thought perhaps the City could act 8S inter- mediary to get the parties together. He advised going ahead with the Public Hearing but delaying the actual awarding of the paving contract pending the settlement : ~ '.'~~ ",:/ " : "~,~,:.~ :::i:? ";, J~. ~'ff~:.'t ~;A ---~ -.. , ',\'~ '-. ~,~:!,,~..,..~~t~~~'!~" , :d,'-' I ;;~~~. " ' . ~ >. .J'I, . '," '. ,.' , '> :'. '; ',' . .. . "" ,",. . .' ': \.'~ ,<' ... :' /' .', " '. ~ . - ,; ., ~ ': ,.' '. '.~ ,.' "';,t\",:;'t':"/'!~4;,;'~ . '".. . '. " ~. -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 . . , ,.~... ," . , of the suit. The City Manager reported that Mr. James Karas and his attorney, Mr. Wm. MacKenzie, were present. The Manager stated that Mr. Allen McKay, another affected property owner, had expressed himself as being in favor of the project. The Mayor inquired if there were any of the other afrected property owners present and there ~ere none. The City Manager said that he had heard no objections to the project. Commissioner Strang pointed out that in the original request from Mr. Karas the paving and drainage of Marion Street was included in the project. Commissioner Strang moved that this Public Hearing as continued having been heard and no valid objection having been presented verbally or in writing that the construction of a thirty foot pavement, curb and storm sewer in Duncan Avenue from the south line of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to the north line of Druid Road be and the same is hereby approved and authorized subject only that the actual improvements shall not be installed until the determination or certain litigation between Harry W. Shepard et al and Mr. and Mrs. Ale et al to which the City of Clearwater has been made a party; also a thirty foot pavement, curb and drainage in ~arion Street, Mr. Karas to put up the money for the Marion Street project in advance; further, the City to pay 7/l2ths or the storm sewer cost on Duncan Avenue exclusive of manholes and catchbaains, the remainder of the cost to be assessed to the property owners according to a previous agreement. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Russell and carried unanimously. .:....j, .-, "\ \\. i~ :' . -;::-:-.' ,," ~.F\ ~ ~ ' 1J ;,,' '~ ~ , The Mayor called a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Robert J. Maggart for permission for Business usage of Lots 4 and 7, Block B, Skycrest Unit 9, in an area presently zoned R-4. The City Attorney read the petition from Mr. Maggart and the Zoning Board's recommendation ~hich was that the request be denied. The City Attorney reported that a written objection had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Abram Genge, owners or Lot a, the adjoining property. Mr. Genge was present and addressed the Commission explaining that he had built a duplex on Lot 8 and objected to having Business zoning of the adjoining lot. Mr. MacKenzie, attorney for Mrs. Doris Alvord, objected on behalf of his client. Mr. Maggart explained to the Commission that he bought the property before it was taken into the City and was told at that time that both lots could be used for,Business. He said he presently has a non-conforming Business usage of Lot 4 but wished to trans~er his business to Lot 7. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be sustained and the petition of Mr. Maggart be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the proposed construction or a sani- tary sewer in Park Street 510 feet east or San Remo, in Park Street from San Remo to Gulf-to-Bay, in Pierce Street 250 feet east of San Remo, in Franklin Street 300 feet east of San Remo, in DeLeon Street 300 feet east of Gulf-to-Bay, in San Remo from Park Street to Gulf-to-Bay and on the easterly side of Gulf-to-Bay from Highland to Hillcrest, along Hillcrest to Cleveland; the project to include construction of a thirty foot pavement, curb and drainage in Park, Pierce and Franklin Streets from Highland to San Remo, in DeLeon Street from Highland to Gulf-to-Bay, in San Remo from Gulf-to-Bay to Cleveland. The City Manager reported that some of the property owners had requested paving or the streets in this area but since sanitary sewers were badly needed too, they were also included in the project. The City Engineer estimated the cost of sanitary sewers at $20,606.00 or $3.73 per front foot. He estimated the cost of the paVing, curb and drainage at $26,000.00 or $4.59 per front .foot. The Manager reported that there was only one objection at the preliminary public hearing and this person changed his mind later and was no~ favorable to it. Mr. Ralph Wilson inquired as to why Park Street from Gulf-to-Bay to San Remo was not included in the paving work as it was in bad shape. The Ci~y Engineer informed him that it had been paved but it needs a resurfacing job. The Mayor told Mr. Wilson that repaving of that block was not included in the Public Hearing but it might be possible to work the problem out in connection with the other paving work. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the proposed work and there were none. After having held this Public Hearing on sanitary sewers, paving and drainage in the Boulevard Heights Subdivision as explained by the City Manager and having heard no valid objections, Commissioner Strang moved that the project be carried forth and that the properties be assessed for the work according to the usual ~ays of the City; that the City Engineer be empo~ered to take bids and get the project in working order, the project having been estimated at $4.59 per rront foot for the storm sewer and paving and the curb and sanitary sewers at the estimated amount of .3.73. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. A letter was read from the Clearwater Beach Association containing several Resolutions summarized as rollows: A. Request to pave and install parking meters in the former Everingham property, to re-align the streets between Causeway Boulevard and Gulf View Boulevard to provide more parking space, to install parking meters on the west side of South Gulf View Boulevard. B. Request to renovate and improve Water Tank Park by enforcing the Ordinance to prohibit littering of park and beach, restricting picnicking by permits, installing parking meters and a sand batfle wall and developing the park. C. Request that an ordinance be enacted to prohibit occupancy of parked cars between 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. and that more police be provided to enforce it. D. Request that the street paving and resurfacing program include unpaved streets on the Beach and others needing resurfacing. ..1_..,.. . ~.IO....--' . ',;::.;. :" :0.':.<.' .:.:~::.::',;.>,:.~ . ::.:.t''. '"::; ,I. ',::: r." ' 1. ~ I f t f ! ',.. ' ;-' .' :,-,' :" ,:::.'".' "1.:, , ,.'t ....rt....: ..' .": .':~ .', .... ~ j '\'~' , ~ :..... '. ..- -:-".' ":.; .:~.,~~~r.~.'.i~;~}~?{~~,;:.:;.t~l;.~:~.t,~~~~~ ':.'.-. ;' ... ,<';..... r . ..: :. 'f ~ " . :.;"; '.:. ~..~ ' :!', >", ~ .... ,:: . ''''.' ~ .. . . , . '.' . .,.' ......: ," '... ::'".' ,~. . '. . ~:.... ~, -" .... ,.."",,-'. '.. -)- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 The City Manager reported that the situation in respect to sanitation was improved but that some of the garbage cans ~ere being stolen from the Beacb. The Manager was instructed to see that the Sanitary Department put more garbage cans on the Beach and lock them to the trees i~ necessary. During the discussion on the parking meters, it was pointed out that it only the suggested areas were metered, the bathers and picnickers would use the secondary streets such as Coronado for parking instead and it might be necessary to also meter Mandalay in the business district. Commissioner Strang recommended that ~hen the letter is ackno~1edged, an inquiry be made as to how the business men on Mandalay would feel about having parking meters in front or the business places. Mr. Garrett McKernan, Mrs. Clifford McKay, Mr. Frank Latimer, Mr. James Novotney and others addressed the Commission explaining some of the problems of disturbing noise late at night and requesting more police service on the Beach. By consent, it was agreed that the letter be turned over to the City Attorney to investigate the Ordinances mentioned in it and for him to certify to the Police Chief that certain of these Ordinances be more strictly enforced. A report ~as read from Police Chief McClamma containing the rollowing inrormat ion: 1. Approval of the Tra~ric Engineer, Mr. Bell, and the Police Chie~ on the re-routing of westbound traffic on Cleveland Street wishing to turn south on Alternate Route 19 by routing it south on Myrtle, west on Court Street and then south on Fort Harrison. 2. Indicating that the "No Left Turn" sign used periodically at Osceola and Cleveland had been removed and would not be used in the fUture unless a greater need arises. ). That further study was being given to the suggestion to restrict left turns for" westbound traffic on Dre~ Street at Garden Avenue. Commissioner Strang moved the report be accepted ~romthe Police Chief and that Item No. 1 be carried out as soon as practicable. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a Resolution from the Board of County Commissioners asking the City to pass a Resolution requesting that the I. I. Board not sell any submerged lands to individuals within the coastal areas off Pinellas County for t~o years because the County is go ing ahead ~i th a bridge program and asking that the land be sold to the County. The ~yor suggested that the submerged land in the City be sold to the City. Commissioner Kennedy suggested acquiring the land from the County by agreement after it was deeded to then by the I. I. Board. Commissioner Strang moved that this Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it upon the condition that the Pinellas County Comadssion agree by Resolution or other necessary implements to deed to the City any submerged land that is within tbe City limits at their cost. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. In regard to air conditioning the Municipal Auditorium, the City Manager reported tbat he had received rough estimates from two or three companies which indicated it would cost about $20,000.00. not including the necessary insulating of the building. A letter ~as read from Mr. E. C. Leach, President of the Jack Tar Management Company, ~hich operates the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater, supporting the request of Mr. R. L. Hendershot to have the auditorium air conditioned to attract large conventions to the City. The letter pointed out that consideration should also be given to providing minimwm facilities for mass ~eeding at the auditorium through catering services. The Mayor commented that going ahead witb an air conditioning and soundproo~ing program would put the City rar ahead of most of the other cities nearby. Commissioner Kennedy's opinion was that the location of the present auditorium was good, parking facilities adequate, and ir an air conditioning and soundproofing project would be effective, he ~ould be in favor of it. COIlll1issioner Strang suggested that t.he insulation should be put in in conjunction with the installation of the acoustical tile. By consent the Commission agreed to contact the Contractors' Association to get a feasibility report on air conditioning tbe Municipal Auditorium before the meeting of April 4th. The City Manager reported that he had received an application from Mr. John Segelken for ~ sewer tap permit in Fairburn Subdivision outside the City limits. Commdssioner Russell moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. Tbe Commission considered the proposal of Mr. David Hand of the Clearwater Marine Sales to erect a portable building for use as a showroom for large boats on City property east of the Park Inn on a short te~ lease. It was agreed the Commission would take the matter under advisement. It was ~ggested that Mr. Hand confer with the City Manager, Mr. Paul Ficht or whoever might. be necessary regarding the possibility of erecting a building that could be enlarged for future use by tbe Chamber of Commerce for its Beacb branch, and a short term lease contract containing a proviso that the City may claim the building, on short notice. It was suggested to Mr. Hand that he submit his proposal to the Beach Association and ~he Clearwater Resort Association for study and have a report on the Association's recommendations ready early enougb to permit study before the next Commission meeting. Mr. Garrett McKernan inquired if other people could bid on leasing this property and was informed that the CODlDli15sion would consider other propositions also. ."'\:. ',I Zqq . .. , , ,~"~ ~~~xv;'\~:!t~;!;,~~?~;~.'~~:~ ''I ":':i(~1:~:;~ ",';' ~}/;,~' \,<{tl:i;~:: ;';~"';;:':: :",: ~,~. ~'\';:~:)~;,'J,,'tY:?~;~'''';;';'' f~':I'.';'~;/{' ''', ":~I::~~:Ilt~'~lt\{!~~~f;'1~':"'t"W,'1:~i"!1r');\'P!f" '" ; \;~;J};:i~;~~';~y;;gi~0~;~~S;;:i,,","; ,"~.,~~~,;;';~~;:iili:;~:,'-:-~'~~~If~~~~'~~:~~: :,Lt~L.>iLi~~~~j_;.:.i':~~~~ii~i.f~~ " :<~,:,\;,r':';,',:';)"::<J"':,, JOO" -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 The Cie)' Manager presented a work order ~or $450.00 fer widening Betty Lane ~l1ere it intersects the north side of Drew Streee to provide an additional traffic lane. He stated that amount did not include the installation of a traffic light. Commissioner Strang requested that a work order be brought to tbe next Meeting to cover the traffic light installation. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount o~ .450.00 be approved for the widening ot Betty Lane at Drew Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. In regard to Item 6-H, "Sketch and estimated ti~res for connection to County ~ater Main at Druid Road and Drew Street", the City Manager stated that he had not had time to comp1ete the figures and asked that it be deferred. Commissioner Strang requested that copies or the estimated figures be mailed to each Co~issioner when prepared. Tbe City Manager presented a sketch of the work involved in resurfacing the intersection of North East Cleveland and Greenwood at an estimated cost of ,630.00 and recommended that the work be done. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount o~ 4630.00 be approved for the intersection at Five Points. ~ot1on was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. In regard to the Colored Ball Park, the City Manager recommended that a twenty foot section of ehe bleachers be covered at a cost of '450.00; the clubhouse be painted inside and out ae a cost of $430.00; that two sections of the Model 50 bleachers seating 220 be installed at a cost of .800.00; that some wiring would also be necessary with a total cost for all items of *1,8g0.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount oC .1,880.00 be approved for work at the Colored Ball Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the City Clerk is contemplating retirement and sinct tne City Clerk's job comes under the purview of the City Commission, it will be Decessary to instruct the Manager to certify applicants for the position to the City Commission. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission instruct Mr. ~ddleeon through the Civil Service Board to certify to this appointing authority app1icants ~or the job of City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund admitted Shirley D. Higginbotham, Director at the Youth Maritime Center, to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 P.M. Aetest: '-7/ / --:7L/J /~ ~ M(ytf:mm~~6~/ ,>-' . '. ;". " ,"'I' \'" ..' ......,< ("'~''''!> In' '" .~:,j. ,. _ ""'1 ~,'~ \,i. ~:' '. !', , I'. ),!'. " ", .....,. ..1" ,,' , ..","!, ;,,; .,.::.... : ,'. c, . ,",-' '. ; ,: ~','J . '. ~ ! b~}ii,~;r~(~iii; · " ':) - " 0/ 1/ '~~!~':'l,'" ", :,',.';".. '... ,,: "'~'., . ',1 .. '." . . J ':!';:~ .'.~'.. ' , ~ , ":-) , 'J,:.;'.' ':',;""" . ....' :".:.~;..;~:.,~ ; 'j -i !"7':". .':..-1 .:'~ :.":.... ......: -.;. ',f ~!:.:.' ..... : ':..:;.~:;' :'~{~i;.~r~~':~::\~?/:~~~::~~~~&~;"': 30 t CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon March 18, 1955 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, March 21, 1955 in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.M. "- , ,,', :~.' FCM: 8 Enclosures Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager ...." , ---------------------------------------------------------------------------~----- I' I I' Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 21, 1955 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 P.M. 1. Invocation, The Rev. H. W. Blackburn, First Methodist Church. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, and the Special Meeting of March 14, 1955. 3. Awarding of bids for Insurance. 4. Continuation of Public Hearing from February 7, 1955 on the construction o~ 30 foot pavement and curb and necessary drainage in Duncan Avenue from the south line of Gulf to Bay Blvd. to the north line of Druid Road. 5. Public Hearing on the request of Robert J. Maggart for permission to permit Business usage of Lots 4 and 7, Block B, Skycrest, Unit 9 in an area presently zoned R-4. 6. Commission's consideration of: A. Report from Traffic Department. B. Resolution to I. I. Board. C. Report by City Manager on Air Conditioning of Municipal Auditorium. D. Sewer Tap Permit for Mr. John Segelken in Fairburn Subdivision. E. Resolutions adopted by Clearwater Beach Association. F. Committee report on request of Clearwater Marine Sales to lease property adjacent to Park Inn. G. Widening of Drew St. at Betty Lane and Drew and the installation of Traffic Light. H. Sketch and estimated figures for connection to County Water Main at Druid Road and Drew St.- 7. Utility Improvements. 8. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as Trustees for the Pension Plan. --------------~-----------------------------------------------------------~----~--- To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Request of Robert J. Maggart March 4, 1955 The Zoning Board recommends that we deny the request of R. J. Maggart to rezone Lots 4 and 7, Block B, of Skycrest Unit 9 from R-4 to Business for the reason that Mr. Maggart wants to use the property for Business use which approaches on Manufacturing, and the adjacent lot, number 8 has a Duplex which is the proper use of R-4 Property. This area is presently zoned R-4 residential. Attached hereto is original letter of request with survey. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: February 23, 1955 In October 1953, I purchased Lots 4 and 7 in Block B of Skycrest Unit 9. At that time it was in the County (the County line was on the south boundary of the two lots). On the Plat plan in the Developer's offices, these two lots were Zoned for business so I bought them with a long term plan in mind - to build an apartment building on lot 4, use one side of this building to operate my Display-Craft Industries business for the summer of 1954, then in the Fall of the same year, finish the building into apartments, build another building on the north side of lot 7 in which to operate my business, using the south side for parking area ~or the apartments. . J ~ "'" (Continued) ,.;.: .' 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CITY CO~MISSION MEETI~G March 21, 1955 (Continued) A few days ago I went to the office of the Building Inspector to ~et a permit to build on lot 7 and was informed by Mr. Anderson that this wasn't business zoned, much to my surprise. At this time I have six of the apartments completed and occupied and of course can't and never did plan to use the balance of the building to operate my business, and can't complete the othel' four apartments in my ori~inal plan until I can build the other building on lot 7 and move my e~uipment from the apartment building into this new building. At ~resent, Lhere is only one other structure in the entire block; all the property between these lots and Gulf-to-Bay are business zoned; permission was given to erect a Public swimmin~ pool acros~ the street from lot 7 and even farther north into the residential zoned section. Ihere are no structures opposite either lot at this time and I understand that the three lots north of lot 4 are owned by the Presbyterian Church to be used for parking. The apartment building was built with an entrance in the rear for the tenants to enter from the parking area on lot 7. I had never planned to be resident owner-manager of these apartments, but the fact that I had always intended to conduct my business at the same location would make it possible ror me to manag0 them. Hoping you gentlemen will ~ive my case serious consideration, Sincerely yours, /s/ Robert J. Maggart Display Graft Industries ;. . I ~ ~ .",.~ .. . I \._" I .' I, I i ! -------~-------_.~--------~-------~-----------------~----~-~---~--------~--~------ At a meeting of the Clearwater Be;ch A~SDci~tion held on 31 January 1955 the following resolutions were adopted ~or submission to the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Clearwater. A: Be it resolved that due to the inadequacy of automobile parking facilities serving the Pier, South Bathing Beach and adjacent activities on Clearwater Beach, it is desirable that the Board of Commissioners alleviate the situation by pro- secuting the following sug~ested action: 1- Pave the area known as and formerly leased to the Everingham interests. Install ir. that area parking meters to be in use at all times including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. 2- Consider the practicability of realigning the streets in the dedicated area between the east-west portion of Gulfview Blvd. and Causeway Blvd. so as to provide a single pavement of gEnerous width, create usable frontage between the pavement and the west side of the Marina Basir. and expand the potential area for automobile parking on the west side of the pavement. )- Permit parallel parking on the west side only of that portion of Gulfview Blvd. which is adjacent to South Bathing Beach and install parking meters for use at all times including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. B: Be it resolved that a comprehensive program of renovation improvement and maintenance of "Water-tank Park and adjacent public bathing beach be undertaken by the Board of Co~arnissioners so as to maintain these popular recreation facilities as a credit to the community and lor the happiness and welfare of the appreciative element of the public, by instituting the following suggested action: 1- Enact and enforce an a~propriate ordinance to prohibit the littering of the park and beach. 2. Restrict all picnicking priveleges in the respective areas through permit control. )- Install parking meters for operation at all times to include Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. 4- Install sand-baffle wall similar to that provided at the South Beach. 5- Renovate and embellish park racilities in accordance with the priority requirements or a comprehensive development. (Continued) ',:'; ",., ,., . . .':. 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W;~ I .,., 1 ; c: Be it resolved that due to the persistent violation or the peace of the com- munity by carousals and other undersirable practices of certain elements of the public and the creation thereby of a putllic nuisance, it is desireable that the Board of Commissioners enact an arpropriate ordinance to prohibit the occupancy of parked automobiles or other vehicles on any public street or reservation between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:k.M., and provide the necessary police personnel to facilitate a strict enforcement of the ordinance. D: Be it resolved that the proposed pro~ram of street paveing to be undertaken by the Board of Commissioners include all Clearwater Beach streets which are either unpaved or are in such a roor stAte of repair as to require resurfacin~. Priorities of construction (with rarticular reference to new pavements) should be predicated on the existence or re~uirements of necessary utilities so as to avoid subsequent demolition of pavements. \ I, i ! . ! ',>;' " , i ' r '. " ," /' ~ Respectfully submitted; /s/ John K. Batstone President. ". .!. , ,>.' ," >' ~ ----------~---------------------------------------------------------------------- March 7, 1955 Mayor - Commissioners City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: :::,~~ll~ The members of the Clean'later Beach Resort Association have gone on record as approving the riesolutions as submitted to you gentlemen for your consideration by the Clearwater Beach Association. We also would like to thank you ~entlemen for the Palm trees you planted on Mandalay Road. Both our residents 8nd tourists have made many favorable comments on this impro vement . GMcK/es Sincerely yours, /s/ Garrett McKernan Garrett McKernan, Pres. CLEARwATER BEACH RESORT ASS'N. ----------------------------------------~------------------------~--------------- March 17, 1955 F. C. I.liddleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: The following is a rerort on traffic as requested by the City Commission on March 14-, 1955: 1. I have consulted with the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Bell relative to the re-routing of west-bound traffic on Cleveland Street wishing to turn south on Fort Harrison Avenue or Alternate U.S. 19, and it is our opinion that to erect the necessary signs to turn west-bound traffic on Cleveland Street south at Myrtle Avenue to Court Street and west on Court Street to Fort Harrison Avenue ~ill be a great improvement over the present routing of this traffic, which is presently routed west on Cleveland Street to Osceola Avenue, turning south on Osceola Avenue to Haven Street, and east on Haven Street to Fort Harrison Avenue, however it is reco~nended that at such time as Myrtle Avenue and Druid Road may be improved that this traffic be routed south on Myrtle Avenue to Druid Road and west on Druid Road to Fort Harrison Avenue. 2. The "No Left Turn" sign which has been used periodically at the inter- section of Osceola Ave. and Cleveland St. has been removed' and will not be used in the future unless the need is more apparent than at the present. It is our opinion that since a Patrolman is stationed at this intersection during the peak period of traffic on Sundays t~at he will be i~ a position to manually control the left turn problem at this intersection. 3. The suggested "no left turn" to be used f'or west-bound traffic on Drew St. at Garden Ave. is being studied by a factual survey being made, which mayor may not warrant such control, from a quick, on the spot study of this problem, it is our opinion that to prohibit left turns at Garden Avenue for west-bound traffic on Drew Street would force the traffic to turn at Fort Harrison Avenue or Osceola Avenue, and result in this traf~ic turnin~ left from Fort Harrison Avenue onto Hendricks Street or Park Street in an effort to park in the vicinity of the Garden Avenue and Cleveland Street intersection, which would result in a more severe problem in traffic control in the clo~ntown area. Respectfully submitted, Is/ Geo. T. McClamma Chief of Police G1Mc:b ,j, .:' . ~. .w. .... ,.,. .~.. ,.' -~'~'<(~i1iJi,~k.11~1f:;1;;;:~?S~~(;~~r;~.;r(r,'~": ,,'., . ' JlzZ;J.~t~,2~~~';;~b:~::;;~"iC~~.:":_,,,,,,..,,., ' . , '!:.' 1-:'.' ,'.' ,... . .'." , " \'.~.. ..".,,~ ' ~,. , 1.:;:"';;'; '~,~..."':....;.._:;"2~;:,~fj'.K;...~:.. :'".::: ,",;'.' ...... 'd~""" - '." , '.' ""'.,."",,,,;,0 ',', ,:\//'i.', 'l;~~''''''\:~,::.:.l r . '.: ' " ' ' " ~ '. .. . .' ,." ;" l'~ ... '.,.',:rl;\,:'<:::::/~" ,,:,,": I CrTY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners % City Manager City Hall Clearwater, ,[<'lorida Gentlemen: March 21, 1955 I understand that our mutual friend, Mr. Robert Hendershot, Director of the Chamber of Commerce's Convention Bureau, has made request to your Honorable Board that the Municipal Auditorium on the Bay Front be air conditioned so that the City of Clearwater can invite and serve some of the larger and very desirable conven- tions which have indicated a~ interest in meeting in Clearwater. It is the purpose of this letter to whole-heartedly su~port Mr. Hendershot's recomnendation and to encoura~e you to improve the city's convention facilities by air conditioninJ~ the auditorium. Our experience with conventions in this and other cities points out clearly that this type of imFrovement is of primary importance in securin~ the most imFortant conventions for our city. I feel that the efforts of Mr. Hendershot and the Chamber of Commerce and their outstanding accomplishments in securing conventions should be rewarded with this additional facility for them to offer to future conventions. It would take but very few of the lar~er conventions to pay for the requested improvement in the amount of dollars that such conventions will bring into the city. Of course, this money is returned to the ci ty through the taxes that the businessmen who receive this money pay. At the same time that you con~ider air conditioning the Municipal Auditorium you should give serious consideration to providing minimum facilities for mass feeding at the auditorium. It is customary that these facilities be provided in similar facilities throughout the country and you will find that such facilities will be requested by the persons responsible for bringing particular conventions to Clearwat ere ,: !""".: :l.~ ::.'; , 1"",01 :; ""'1 These facilities need not be unusually expensive since they need not have all the equipment necessary to prepare meals in the auditorium itself. Usually the city takes bids from persons capable of catering the food for a convention banquet and the food is prepared on the premises of the caterer and merely served at the audi torium. I make this suggestion in spite of the fact that to provide air conditioning and food serving facilities for the auditorium would be in direct competition with our operation of the Fort Harrison Hotel. I feel that this improvement is suffi- ciently important to the city of Clearwater that its competition with individual organizations should be overlooked. You are aware that the Fort Harrison Hotel last year underwent a complete air conditioning improvement so that we are now well aware of all of the pitfalls that can be encountered in air conditionine a large building. This is to extend to you our utmost cooperation in counseling with you if you feel that our recent experience can be of any value to you. This is again to urge you to accept and act upon the recommendation of Mr. Hendershot so as to make Clearwater the only complete convention city on the West Coast of Florida. ECL:gs Resp.ectfully, /s/ Ed Leach E. C. Leach, Pres. Jack Tar Management Company -----------------------------------------------------------------------------~--- Honorable City Conmissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 15, 1955 As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Shirley D. Higginbotham, Director at the Youth Maritime Center, has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" ri sk . The above employee began her service with the City on July 30, 1954. She is under 45 years of age (born Oct. 30, 1930) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund. /.s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /.s/ Helen Peters Is/ Dick ~elson ",.., - -- 'I- '.... ..> ~'..,,:" :"" ~,:' t.~";~:,:.?:,.:~~..::~.:~~r;~.~~~.<<:'f~~?,~~~:.!?~ I . ~,' ~.~. I I 30Lf , , , , , " , ~i!~I~~!1 r' ,,' " ,,,,,,f. " , " j/,'i,:\iAi' ",::::, 'i " , , " ',. " ' ,",.'.1 .' . ""~ . , . ",....~'.' ~ 0 297 CITY COMMISSION ME�TINC March 21, 1955 The City Commission of the City oi Clearwater met in rggular session at City Hall, Monday, March 21, 1955, at 1:30 P,M. with the following members prasent; Aerbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissiones Jack Russe�ll Gommissioner J. N. Bohannon Commissioner �Guy L. Kennedy Comm3ssioner �W. E. Strang, Jr. Commissioner �Absent at first of ineeting. Came in later. Also present were: F. C. Middleto� City Manager Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. Gity� Attornep G. T. McGlamma Chief of Police S. Lickton City Enginees The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocati.on was given by Dr. H. W. Blackburn of the Firs� Methodist Church, Clearwater. Comnisaioner Russeli moved that the m3.nut�s of the regular meeting of March �th and.the special meeting cf i�arch �/�th be apProved in accordance with copies furnished eaah member i�'�vriting, subjec� to correction by Commissioners Kennedy and Strang. Moti.on was seconded by Commissioner Bahannon and carried unanimously. Commissioners Strang and Kennedy came in at this time -- 1.:42 P.M. The City Nanager presented a tabulation of the bids on the boiler explosion and ma�hxnery insurance covering the Gi�y Gas Plant. He explain�d that two ag�ncies, Mutual Insurance Co�pany af Clearwater and Wedig Insurance Agenc,q had submitted identical bids through tkxe same company, American Mo�orist Insurance Company. He reported that their bid oi ,�3,564.$6 minus a dividend of �1�12.97 was the low bid. During the discussion, the City Atborney pointed out that expe�ted dividends cannot be included in a bid. Commissioner Russell inqu��ed if it wou�d be possible to place the i.nsurance with one agency with the provision that they split the commission with the other agency presenting the same bid. A3r. Gale speaking for Mutual Insurance Companp said tha.t his company would be willirg to splai, the commission and Mr. Y. F. Wedig speaking for his ageucy regorted that hE would be agreeable to such, an arrangement. Mr. Harold 4iarpham addressed the Commission saying that he fe�t the insurance should �e awarded in one package. Commissioner Rnsseli moved that *.•he boiler explosion and machinerq insurance covering the Gas P1ant and m�.scelZaneous equipment for three years be given to Wed�g Insurance Agency, agents for the American Motorist Insurance Company, for the sum o£ �3:554.$6, and that the Wedig Insurance Companq divide the commission with Mutual Insurance Company of Clearwatex, inasmuch as both of them represent the same company and have the same bid and they cannot split the policp. Motion was seconded �y Commission�r Stsang and carried unanimously. The Ci.ty DSanager reported that in preparing a cnmparauive analysis of the bids of Mr. Roger Bvuch:ard, ag�nt for t he Travelers Insurance Company, and Mr. Y. F. Wsd:g, agent for the American Fire and Casualty Company of Orlan�io, it was dis- covesed that the Wedig Agency bid on the month3y payroll was bas�d on only nine months instead of a f'iall year and it would be necessar;� to add �1,0�.3.06 to make the bid total �7,1'�9.00 to cover the omission. It wa5 re�orted �hat the Travelers bid was subject tQ an audit of th� number of miles of streets anii highways but i.he Wedig bici was subject to the same audit and also an audit o� the payroll figures. Commissioner Russell me:�tioned that he would like to h:ave an Insurance Committee set up to give the City adviae on the insurance bids. TY�e City Attorney suggested that on insurance bids which are subject to sudit that the bids shnuld be based on unit prices and not on the total price. Th� Mayor suggested that since Mr, Wedigfs hid was in error that it be thrown out. Co�mmissioner Russeil moved that the Wedig Insuran�e Agencyts bid be rejected as it is irregular aad the bid be iven to Rog�r Q. Bouchard through the Travelers InsurancE: Company in the sum of �9,615�0$. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang anci carried unanimou�ly. Buring the discussion it developed tha� there might be some dupli- cated cc�serage on City leases which require the lessee ta carrq complete public liability coveragea Comrcissianer Strang requested the City Attorney to check tfl�e leases to see if there is any possibility of minimiaing the doub]:e insurance coverage �ahich may exist. He also raaommenderi that if the insurinae agents in Clearwater cannot form an Insurance Association to help the City a�ard these insurance bids, that tlrie bidding be thrown opsn to agencies outside the City, t�o anyone in �he State. He requested the Manager �r the Purchasing Department to furnish each Commissioner �rith a list of each policy the City natv has and the expi�ation date of each. The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on t he construc�ion of a thirty foqt pavement, curL� and draina�e in Duncan Aaenue from Gulf-to-Bap Boulevas�d to Druid Road. The City Attorney reported that the suit to determine location of the righ�-of-way for Duncan Avenue between Turner Street and Gu1f-to-Bay Soulevard, has not yet been settled by the Court. It was his opinion that an amicable arrangement cduld be worked out and he suggested tha� the Commissidn ask the City Manager tQ set up a meeting at an early date and invite th� interested parties to confer. He �hought perhaps tha City could ac� as inter- mediary to get t he �arties toge�her. He advised going ahead with the Public Hearing but del�yi.ng the actu�l awarding of the paving contract pending the settlement _2_ CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1955 of the suit. The Citp Manager reported that Mr. Jamas Karas and his attorney, Mr. Wm. MacKenzi�, were pr�sent. The Manager stated that Mr. A1Zen McKay, another affectad property owner, had expressed himself as being in favor� of the project. The biayor inquired if there were any of the other aifected prnperty owners prssent and there were none. The City Manager said that he had heard no objections to the project. Commissioner Strang pointed out tha� in the original request from Mr. Karas the paaing and drainage of Marion Street was included in the �roject. Commissioner Strang moved that this Public Hearing as continued havino been heard and no valid objection having been presented verbally or in wriLing that the construction of a thirty foat pavement, curb and starm sewer in Duncan Avenue from the sauth line of Gulf-to-Bay Boalevard to the north line of Druid Road be and the same is hereby approved and authorized subject only that the actual improvement� shal 1 not be installed until the determination of certain litigation bet�reen Harry W. Shepard et al and Mr. and Mrs. Ale et al to which the City of Clearwater has been made a party; also a thirty foot pavement, curb and drainage in i�iarion Street, Mr. Karas to put up the money for the Marion Street proj�ct in advance; further, the City to pay 7/12ths of the storm sewer cost on Duncan Avenue exclusive of manholes and catchbasins, the remainder o.f the cost to be assessed to the property owners according to a previous agree�ent. Motion was seconded by Comcnissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor called a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Robert ,�. Maggart for permission for Business usage of Lots 4 and 7, Block B, Skycrest Unit 9, in an area presen�ly aoned R�4. The City Attornep read the petition from Mr. Maggart and the Zoning Board�s recommendation which was that the request be deniedo The City Attorney reported that a written objection had been receiv�d from Mr. aad Mrs. Abram Genge, owners of Lot $, the adjoining proper�y. Mr. Genge was present and addressed the Con�mission explaining that he had built a duplex on Lot � and objected to having Business zaning of the adjoining lot. Mr. MacKen�ie, attorney for Mrs. Doris Alvord, objected on behalf of his client. Mr. Maggart explained to the Commission that he bought �he property before it was taken into �he City and was told at that tin;� tha�, both lots could be used for�.Business. He said h� presently hag a non-cAnfcrming Business usage of Lot y. but wished to transfer his business to Lot '7. Commissioner KennedX moved that the reeommendation of the Zoning Board be sus�ained and the petitian of Mr. Naggart be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried un«nimously. The Mayor a�nounced a Publie Hearing on the proposed construction of a sani- tary sewer in Park Street 510 feet east of San Remio, in Park Street from San Remo to Gulf-to-Bay, in Pierce Street 250 feet east oi San Remo, in Franklin Stree� 300 feet east of San Remo, in DeLeon Stree� 300 feet east of Gulf-to-Bay, in San Remo from Park Street to Gulf-to-Bay ana on the easterly side of Gul£-to�Bay frozn Highland to Hillcrest, along Hillcrest to Clevelands the project to include construction of a thirty foot pavement, curb and 3rainage in Park, Pierce and Frankl�n Streets from Highland to San Remo, in DeLeon Street from Highland to Gulf-to-Bay, in San Remo from Gulf-to�Bay to Cleveland. The City Manager reported that some o£ the property owners had requested paving of the streets in this area but since sanitary sewers were badly nEedsd too, they were also included in. the project. The City Engineer estimated the eosti of sanitar� sewers at �20,606.00 or �3.73 per front foot. He estimated the cost o� the paving, cuxb and drainage at �26,OQ0.00 or �1�.59 per £ront foot. The Manager re ported that there was only one objection at the preliminary public hearing and this person changed his mind later and was now favorabl'e to it. I�ir. Ralph Wilson inquired as to why Park Street from Gulf-to-Bay to San Ftemo was not included in th� paving work as it was in bad shapeo The City Engineer informed him that it had been paved but it needs a resurfacing job. The Mayor told Mx�. Wilson that repav�ng of that block was not included in the Put?lic Hearing but it might be possible to work the pr�blem out in connection writh the other paving work, The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the praposed work and there were none. After having held this Public Hearing �n sani.tary sewers, paving and drainage in the Boulevard Heights Subdivision as explained by the City Manager and having heard no valic3 objections, Commissioner 8trang raovec3 tl�at the project be carried forth and �hat the propertiss be assessed ior the work according to the usual ways of the City; that the City Engineer be empowered to take bids and get the project in work3ng order, the project having been estimated at �4.59 per front foot for the stor� sewer and paving and the curb and sanitary sewers at the estimated amount of �3.�3- Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. A letter was read from the Clearwater Beach Associata.on containiag several Resolutions s�ramarized as follow�: A. A.equest to pave and install parking meters in the former Everingham property, to re-align the streets bgtween Causeway Boulevard and Gulf View Boulevard to provide more parking space, to install parking meter� on the west side of South Gulf View Boulevard. B. rZequest to renovate and imgrove Water Tank Park by enforcing the Ordinance to prohibit littering of park and beach, restricting picnicking by p�rmits, installing parking meters and a sand baiile wa11 and developing the park. C, D. Request that an ordinance be enacted ta prohibit occupancy o� parked cass between 11:40 P.M, and 6:00 A.M. and that more policz be provided to enforce it,. Fieque�t that the street pavin� and resurfac3ng program include unpav�d streets on the Beach and others needing resurfacing. � i • Z a �j -3 - CITY COM[�fIS5ICIN NtEIET'ING March 21, 1955 The Citq Mansger reported that the situation in respect to sanitation was improved but that some o£ the gax�bage cans wera being stolen from the Beach. The Manager was i�nstructed to see that �the Sanitary Department put m�re garbage cans on the Beach and loGk them to the trees i£ necessary. Durin-- the discussion on the parking metPrs, it was pointEd out that if only the suggesteduar�as were metered, •the bathers and picnickers would use the secondary streets �such as Goronado for pasking instead and it might be necessary to also meter ifandalay in the business district. Commissioner Stxang recommended that when the letter is acknowledged, an inquiry be made as to how the business men on Mandalay woul.d fee�. abont having psrking meters in i"ront of the business places. Mr. Garret� McKernan, Mrs. Clifford McKay, Mr. Frank Latimez�, Mr. James Novotney and others addressed ths Cammissian explaining some of t he problems of disturbir_g noise l�te at night and requestiaa.g more police service on the Beach. By consent, it was agreed that the letter be turned over to the Gity Attorney to investigate the Ordinances mentioned in it and �'or him to certify to the Police Chief that certain of these Ordinances be more strictly enforced. A report was read from Police Chief McClamma containing the following informat ion: - 1. Approval of the Traffic Engineer, Mr, Bell, and the Police Chief on the re-rou�ing of westbounc� tlaffi� on C�eveland Street wishing to turn south on Alternate Route i9 by routing it south on Myrtle, we3t on Court Street ar�d then south on Fort F:arrison. � 3. Indicating th at the "No Left Turn" sign used periodically at Osceol� and Cleveland had been removed and woulc3 not be used in tlie iliture unless a greater need arises. That further study was being given to the su��estion to restrict left turns for w�estbound traffic on Drew Street at Garden Avenue. Coramissioner Strang moved the report be accepted from the Poliae Chief and that Item No. 1 be carriec3 out as soon as practicable. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried uranimausly. The City Attorney presented a Resolution from the Board of Gounty Commissioners asking the City to pass a Resolution requesting that the I. I. Board not sell any submerged lands to individuals within the coastal areas off Pinellas County for t�o years because the County is going ahead with a bridge prooram and asking �hat the land be s�1d to the County. The Mayor suggested that the submerged land in the City be sold to the City. Commissionex Kennedy sugges�ed acquiring the land from the Gount3r by agreement after it was deeded to them bg the I. I. Board. Commissi.oner S�rang moved that this Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper ofiicials be authoriz8d to execute it upon the condition that th� Pincllas County Commission agree by Resolution or other necessary implements to a�ea t� the City any submerged land that is within the City limits at their cost. Motion wn�s seconded �y �omrnissioner Russell and carried unanimouslq. In regard to air conditioning the Munacipal Auditarivrn, the City Pdanager reported that he had received rough estimates from two or thres companies which indicated it would cost about �20,Q00.00, not includir_g the necessary insulating of the building. A letter was rea3 from Mr. E. C. Leach, President of the Jack Tar Management Company, which a�e�at•es the Fort Harrison Hotel in Cles�water, supporting the request of Mr. R. L. Hendershot to havz the auditorium air conditioned to attract large conventions to the Gity. The letter pointed out that consideration should also be given to provid�zg minimuru fac�lities for mass £eeding at the auditoriwn through catering services. The Mayor commented that going ah'ead with an air conditioning and soundproofing program would put the City far ahead of most of the other cities nearby. Commissioner Kennedpts opinion was that the location of the preser�t auditorium w�s good, parking facilities adequate, and if an air conditioning and soundproofing project woul.d be effective, he would be in favor of it. Co�issioner Strang suggested tha� the insulation shauld be put in in conjunc�ion with the installation of the acaustical tile. By consent, the �ommissaon agreed to eontact the Contractors' Association to get a feasibil3tp report on air conditioning the Municipal Auditorium hefore the meeting of Apri1 4�h. The City Manager r2ported that he had received an application from Nir. John Segelken for a sewer tap permit in Fairburn Subdivision outside the Gity limits. Commissioner Russell moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded bS* Commis sioner Kennedy anci carried unanimously. The CommissiQn considered the proposal of Mr. David Hand of the Clearwater Marine Sales to er ect a portable building for use as a showroom for large boats on City property east of the Park Inn on a short term lease. It was agreed the Commission would take the matter under adviseraert. It was suggested that Mr. Hand confer with the City Manager, Mr. Paul Ficht or whoever might be necessary regarding the possibility of erecting a building that could be enlarged for future use by the Chamber of Commerce for its Beach branch, and a shart term lease contract containing a proviso that the City may claim tne building, on short notice. It was suggested to Mr. Hand that he submi� his proposal to the Beach Association and the Clearwat�r Resort Ass�ciation for study ar:d have a report on the Assoc3ation's recommendations ready early enough to permit study'before the next Commission meeting. Mr. Garrett MeKernan inquired if �thar Feople could bid on lea�ing this property and was informed. that tYae Commission would consider other propositions also,. ��� -4- CITY COi'�I�SSION MEETING Nlarch 21, 1955 The City Manager presented a work o�der for ��.5Q.00 far� widening betty Lane where i,t intersects the north side of Drew Street to provide an additicnal traffic 1ar.e. He stated that amount did not include the :Installation of a traffic light. Conun3ssioner Strang requested tl�at a work order be brought to the next maeting to cover the traf£ic light installation. Commissioner Strang moved that the work ord,er in the amount of �450.00 be approvad for the widening of Be�ty Lane at I;rew Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and Carrisd unanimously. In regard to Item fi-H, nSketch and estimated figuxes for connection to County Water Main at Druid Ro�d and Dr�w Str�et", the City Manager stated that he had not had time cc complete the figures and asked that ii. be deferr��. Commissioner Strang requested that copies of the estimated figures be mailed �a each Commissioner when prepared. �'he Gity Nlanager presented a sketGh of the work involved in resurfacin the intersection of North East Clev��.and and Greenwood at an estim�ted cost of �630.00 and recommended that the work be done. Commissioner St�rang moved that the work order in the amount of �630.00 be approved for the intersection at Five Points. Motion was seconded bp Commissioner Bohannon anrl carried unanimously. In regard to the Colored Ba11 Park, the City Mana er recommended that a twenty foot sectian o� the bleachers be covered at a cost of �450.00; the clubhouse be paittted inside and aut at a cost of �I+30.G0; that two sections of ths Model 50 bleachers seating 220 be installed at a cost of �$0�.00; that some wiring would also �e necessary with a total cost for all item� of �1,$$0.90. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount of �1, $0.00 b e appro veci �or Work at the Colored Ba11 Park. �Icstion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The I�Iayor announced that the City Clerk is contempla�ing retirement and sinc� the City Clerk's job comes under the purview of the City C�mmis sio», i� will be necessary to instruct the Manager to certify ��plicants iox the position to the City Commission. Commi.ssioner Strang mo�red that the Commission instruet Mr. Middleton through the Civil Service Baard to certify to this appointiing au�hority applicants for the job nf Citp �lerk. Motion �ras seconded by Commissioner Bohannon a�.d carried unanisouslye The Comnission now adjourned as the Citq Com�ssion and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund admitted Shirley D. Higginbatham, Director at the Youth Maritime Center, to membership in thz Pen�ion Plan on a motion by �ommissioner Strang which was ssconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Cit� Commission, the �`'� mesting was adjourned at 6:17 P.M. Att es't : � A City Auditor d Clerk � � /G��� ��--�� M yor- omm.ission r � CITY CQNII�'IISSION MEETI�?G March 21, 1955 Mayor-Commissionar Herbert M, Brov�n Commissioners; Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N, Bohannon March 1$, 1955 Gentlemen: The City C�mmission will meet in RPgular Se�sion on Manday, i�iarch 21, 1955 in the City Hall Auditorium for the purp�se of discussing tY:e items listed on th� atta.^hed agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.I�I. FCP+I : s Enclosures Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Mariager Agenda - City Commission M�eting of March 21, 1955 City Ha11 Auditorium 1:30 P.M. l. Invocatian, The Rev. H. W. Blackburn, First Methodist Ghurch. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular ialeeting oF March 7, and the Special Meeting o��' March ].ti:, 1955 • 3. Awarfling c�f bids for Insurance. I�. Continuation of Public Aearing £rom February 7r 1955 on the construction of 3Q foot pavement and curb and necessary drainage in Duncan Avenue from the south line of Gulf to Bay Blvd. to the north line of Druid P�oad. 5• Public Hearing on the request of Robert J. Maggart for permission to permit Business usage of Loi,s l� and �, Blocl� B, Skycrest, Unit 9 in an area presently zoned R-�:. 6, Commission's consideration of: A. Report from Traffic Department. B. Resolution to I. I, Board. C. Rep�rt by �itp Manager on Air Coz�ditioning of Municipal Auditorium. D. Sewer Tap Permit for Mr. John Segelken i:� rairburn Subdivision. E. Resolutions adopted by Clearwater Beach Association. F. Committee report en request of Clearwater �arine Sales to lease property adjacent to Park Inn. G. Widening of Drew St. at Betty Lane and Drew and the installation of Trafsic Light. H. Slcetch and est9.mated fi�ures tor connection to Gounty V�a�er Nain at Druid Road and Drew St. 7. Utility Improvements. $. Any other i-tem not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Ad jourrunent Commission actir,g as Trustees for the Pension Plan. March 4, 1955 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Cit y Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zonin� Board Subject: Request of Robert J. Maggart The Loning Board recommends that we deny the request of R. J. Maggart to rezone Lots 4 and �, Block B, of Skycrest Unit 9 from R-4 to Business for the reason that Nir. Maggart wants to use the propertp for Business use which approaches on P�Ianufacturing, and the adjacent lot, number $ hzs a Duplex which is the proper use of R-1� Property. This area is presently zoned R-1� residential. Attached hereto is original letter of request wi�h survey. February 23, 1955 Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: In October 1953, I purchased Zots 4 and 7 ii7 Block B of Sk�crest Unit 9. At that time it was in �he Count}r (t�e County line was on the sou�h boundary of the two lots)� On the Plat plan in the Developer's offices, these two lots were Zoned for business s� I bought them with a lon; term plan in mind - to build an apartment building on lot 1�, use one side of this building to operate my Displa�r-Craft Industries business for the summer of 1s51�, then in the Fall of thc saL�e year, finish the buil�ing into apartments, build another building on the north side o� lot � in which to aperate my business, using the south side iar parking area for tlla apartments. �Continued) i:` CITX COMMISSIQN MEETING March 21, 1955 (Continuzd) A few days ago I went to the o#'fice of the BuzZdin� Tnspector to get a permit to huild on lot °7 and was informed by Mr. Andez�son thaC this wasn't business zoned, much to my surpriseo At this time I have s�x of the apartments completed and occupied and of course can't and never did plan to use the batance of the buildin� to operate my buszness, and can't complete the other four apartments in my ori�inal Flan until T can build the other building oh Iot 7 and move my equipment .�rom the apartmant buil�ing into this new building. At present, there is only one other structure in the entire block; all 'the property between these lots and Gul�-to-Bay are business zoned; permissi�n w as given to erzct a Public swimmin; pool across the s�reet from 1ot 7 and even farther north inbo the residential zoned section. There are no structures opposite either 1ot at this time and I un3erstand that the three lots north of Iot 4 are owned by the Presbyterian Churcn to be used for parking. The apartment building was built with an entrance in the rear for the tenants to enter from the parkin� area on lot %. I had never planned to be resident owner-manager of these apartments, but i:he fact that I had aZways in�ended to conduct my business at tne same location would make it possible for me to manage them. Hoping you gentlemen will ;ive my case serious consideration, Boa.rd of City Commissioners City of Clparwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: Sincerely yours, %s/ Robert J. Mag�ar� Display Craft Induscries February 11, 1955 At a meeting of the Clparr�ater F.each Associ�3tion ��eld on 31 Januaiy 1955 the follow�.ng resolutions were adopted �or submission to �he Board of City Comiaissioners of the Ci�y af C1�arwater. A: Se it resolved tha� due to the inadequacy of autornobile parking iacilitzes serving the Pie�, Sauth Bathing Beach and adjacent activitiEs on Clearwater Beach, it is desirable that the Board of Corn��nissioners alleviate the situation by pro- secu�in� the foTlowang sug�ested action: 1- Pave the area icnown as and forme;ly leased to the Everingham �nterests. Install ir. tnat area parking meters to be in use at all times includin� Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. 2- Consider the practicability of reaZi;ning the s treets in the dedicated area between the east-west partion of Gulfview Blud. and Causev�ay Blvd. so as to provide a single pavement of generous width, create usable frontage between the pavement and the west side of the i�arina Basin and expand the poteni,ial area for automobile �aarking on the west side of the pavement. 3- Permi� parall�el garking on the west side only oi that portion of Gulfview $1vd. which is adjacent to South Ba.thing Beach and install parking meters for use at all times includin� Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. B: Be it resolved ;,hat a comprehensive program of renovation irnprovement and maintenance of "VJater-tank Park and adjacent public bathing beach be ui3dertaken by the Iioard oi Commissioners so as to maintain these popular recreation facilities as a credit to the commttnity and for the happiness and welfare of the appreciative element of the public, by institutin� the fol],owing suggested aetion: 1- En�ct and enforce an appropriate ordinance to �rohibit the litterir.g of the park and beach. 2- Resi;rict a:Ll picnicking privele�es in the respective areas through germit control, 3- Install parking meters for opexation at all times to include Saturdays, Sundays and Holid2ys. �.- Install sanci-bafils wa11 similar to that provided at the South Beach� 5- Renovate and embellish par.k £acilities in accordance wzth t12e priority requirements of a comprehensive development. (Continued) ;, :�, " ��� CSTY COM;�IISSION i�iEETING �farch 21, 19�5 ( C onti nu��� d ) C: Be ib resolved that due to the persi��ent violatior_ of the peace of the com- muniby by carousals and other undersirable nrac�ices of certain elemen�s o� the public and the crea�ion thereby of a public nuis�nce, it is desireable that the Board of Cornmissioners enact an a,ppropriate ordinance to prohibit Che occupancy of parked automobiles or other vehicles on any public street or reserv�tion bet^�veen the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:A.M., and p•rovide the necessary police per�onnel to facilibate a strict enforcernent of the ordinance. D: Be it resolved that the proposed program of street paveing to be undertaken by the Board of' Commi,ssioners include all Clearwater Beach streets which are either unpaved or ar2 in such a F�oor state of regair as to require resurfacin�, Prioritiss of construction (with particular reference to new pavements) shauld be predicated on the existence or requirements of necessary utilities so as to avoid subsequent demolition of pavements. i�iayor - Commissior_ers City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Gentlernen: Respectfully submitted; /s/ John K. Baistane Presiden�. March 7, 1g55 The members of the Clearwater Beach Resort Association havz �one on record as anpxoving the ltesolutions as submitted to you oentlemeu for your consideration b; ..lie Clearwater Beach Associatian. We also w ould like to thank you ;entlemen for the Pa1m trees you pZanted on Piandalay Road. Both our residents and tourists have made many favorable com�aents on this imFrovement. Sincerely yours, /�/ Garrett McKernan Garrett i�IcKernan, Pres. GI�icK/es CLEAR��TATER BEACH RESORT kSS�I�T. F, C , i�iiddle�on City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: March 17, 1955 The following is a r�part on traff ic as raques�ed by the City Commission on March 14, 1955: 1. I have consuited with the Traific Engineer, 1�Ir. Bell relative to the re-routing of west-bound traffic on Cleveland �treet wishing to turn south on Fort Harrison F.*enue or xlterna�e U.S. 19, and it i� nur opinion that to erect the necessary signs to turn west-bound traffic on Cleveland Street south at Myrtle Avenue to Court Street and west on Court Street to Fort Harrisan Avenue will be a great improvement over the present routing of �his traffic, vahich is presently routed wsst on Cleveland 8treet to Osceola 9venue, turning south on Osceola kvenue to Haven Street, and east on Haven Street to Fort Harrison Avenue, hoivever it is recommended that at such tir.ie as t�Iyrtle rlvenue and �7ruid R�ad map be improved that this traffic be routed south on Nyrtle Avenue to Druid Road and west on Druid Road �o Fort Harrison Rvenue. 2. Tha "No Left Turn'� sign ivhich has been used periodically at the znter- section of Osceola Ave. and Cleveland St, has been removed'and will not be us2d in the future unless the need is more apparent than at the present. It is our opinion that since a Patrolman is s�ationed at this intsrsection during the peak period of traffic on Sundays that he will be in a position to manually control the left turn problem at this intersection. 3. The suggested f�no left turn" to be used for west-bound traffic on Dreiv St. at Garden Ave, is being studied by a factual survey being made, which may or may not warrant such cQntrol, from a quic`k, on the spot stud3r of this problem, it is our opinion that to prohibit left turns at Garden Avenue far west-bound traffic on Drew Street would force �he traffic to turn at Fort Harrison Avenue or Osceola Avenue, and result in this trafiic turning Ief� from Fort Harrison Avenue onto Hendricks Street or Park Street in an effort to park in ths vicinity nf the Garden Avenue and Lleveland Street intersection, which would result in a more severe problem in traffic control in the downtown area, GTN;c : b RespectfuJ.ly submi�ted, /s� Geo. T. NcClamm� Chief of Police 1 CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 19>5 Honorable Mayor and City �ommissioners � City Manager City Hal2 - Clearwater, �'lorida - uentlemen• March 21, 1955 I understand that oux mutual friend, Mr, Robert Hendershot, Director of the Ghamber of Commercets Convention Bureau, has made request �o your Honorab�e Board tk�cat the MuniciFal Auditorium on the Bay Front be air conditioned so that the City �,; Clearwater can invite and serve some of the larger and very desirable Gonven - tians which have indica�ed an interest in :neeting in Clearvaater. It is the purpose of this l�tter to whole-heari:edly su�port Mr. Hendershot's recommendation and to encourage you to imprbve the cityts convention facilitiea by air conditionin� the auditorium. Our exparience with conventions in �his a�d other cities points out clearly that this type of improvement is of primary importance in :,ecuring the most important convent ions for our city. I feel that �he efforts o� i+Ir. Hendershot and the Chamber of Commerce and their outstanding accomplishments in securing conventions should be rewarded with this additional facility for them to offer to future conventions. It would take hut very few of the laroer conventions to pay for the .requested imgrovement in the amount of dollars that such conventions will bring into the city. Of course, this money is returned to the city through the taxes that the businessmen who receive this money pay. At the same time that pou consider air conditionin; the Municipal Auditorium you should gi�e serious consid.eration to providing minimum faciiiti.es for mass feeding at the auditerium. It is customar5r that these facilities be provided in siarilar facilities �hroughout the countrp �nd you will find that suah fac ilities will be reauested by the persor_s responsible for bring3,ng particular conventions to Clearwat er. These facilities need not be unusiially expensive since they need not have a11 the equipment necessary to prepar� meals in the auditorium itself. Usually the city takes bids from �ersons capable of caterin� the food for a convention banquet and the food is prepared on the premises af the caterer and merely served at the auditorit�m. I make this suggestion in spite of the fact that to provide air conditioning and food serving facilities for the audit�rium would be in direct eompetition with our operation of the Fort Harrison Tiotel. I feel that this improvement is suffi- ciently important to t he cit}T of Clearwater that its competition with individual organizations shoula be overlooked, You are aware that the Fort Harrison Hotel last year under.went a complete air conditioning improvemen� so that we are now �ell aware of all of the pitfalls that can be encoun�ered in air conditioning a Iarge building. This is to extend to you our utmost caoperation ir_ counseling with you if you feel that our recent experience can be of any value to you. This is again to urge you to accept and act upon the recor�mendation of Mr. Hendershot s� as to make Clearwater the only complete convention city on the Wsst Coast of Florida. ECL:gs Respectfullp, /s/ Ed �each E. C, Leach, Pres. Jack T�r �Ian�gement Company March 15, 1955 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Truste�s of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are here6y nctiPied that Shir•ley D. Higginbotham, Direetor at the Youth Mar�.time Center, has been duly exam�nzd by a local physician and designated by him as a 1T�'irst Class" ri sk. The above smployee began her service with the City on July 30, 1954• She is under 45 years of ag� {born Qct, 30, Iq3Oj and meets the requirements oi our ��vil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accepted into membership. Very truly y�urs, Advisory Committee oi The Employees� Pension Fund. /s/ I'au1 Kane, Chairman /s/ HelEn Peters /s/ Dick I�elson 30� ���=�.. �,