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04/04/1955 . ~ i. . '. . . . , . ~ . ; . ~, ''::.....', "'. '. ',' "~ ;'. :; ,.., .;:. J ~. '" . ~'. " .,,-. ~,..::' i'l\ r .~;, >~~<4:'.: ".~: .. , .... .t. . . . '.J" ; ~,.;:.:.:......~.., .' ;:.:,~j, :~.f~t~l~~:. ~'.;....i~~j~~ ",:~:""J,.,.l. oJ!': :il;j~ ';~"'_'').'~ .......',~.... ';:.~ , , , .~,:.,~,~,; "~.,,,,'j,~ ,;,;,~~;:~;::.:;;.:,)ii::if~:K~.j."ij;..~;Qi~;;0:fi:;i~;ij~ik2.~~i'.S::t~{;:::~;:0~i~ii,;";<,';;',;\,,; CITY C~ISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, April 4, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Also present were: F. C. M.iddleton Chas. M.. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClanuna S. Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Conmissioner Commis sioner Commissioner Commissioner . ,~ ." , The Mayor called the meeting to order and explained that the continuance ot the discussion on model plane flying at the Airport had not been placed on the agenda since the City Manager reported that no further petitions had been received either from the proponents or the opponents of this activity. By consent, the Commission agreed to place the matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting -- April 18th. Mr. Lloyd Phillips requested that the item be scheduled for the early part of the meeting. The City Manager said it would be placed at the top of the agenda for that date. Commissioner Strang moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21st and the special meeting of March 22nd be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. A report was read from the Clearwater General Contractors Association in answer to a request from the Commission as to whether it would be feasible to improve the Municipal Auditorium by installing acoustical material, air condition- ing, replacing the glass doors with suitable doors and revamping the entire lighting system. The report stated first, that the present structure was sound enough to warrant the improvements; secondly, that the improvements contemplated were all considered feasible but probably could not be done for the estimate of between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00; thirdly, suggested increasing the scope of the improve- ments to make certain the auditorium would be adequate for the use contemplated and recommended hiring an architect or engineer to draw up plans for the remodeling. The Mayor commented that since the City now has additional athletic facilities available such as the gymnasium at the new high school and the Armory that it might be possible to discontinue the use of the auditorium for basketball playing, etc., and use it solely for a meeting place for large groups. He suggested moving the Recreation Department to the new Baseball Stadium and converting the office space into a wing of the auditorium proper. Then he said the Commission could consider the remodeling program as an item for the new budget. Commissioner Strang called attention to the fact that the use of the auditorium for large crowds would require additional sewage disposal facilities. He thought that it might be possible that developers of filled land adjacent to the auditorium site would share the cost with the City of the installation of a pumping station. Commissioner Strang moved that an architect be hired to prepare under the City's direction the necessary plans for remodeling the present auditorium in all facilities to be able to handle air conditioning, electrical, acoustical and any other necessary changes. Motion was seconded by Commis sioner Russell and carried unanimously. By consent, the Manager was instructed to get together with the Recreation Department and the Teen Age Youth Center to see what will be necessary to help them transfer to a different location. The Mayor appointed a Committee of Commissioner Strang and himself to work with the Recreation Department and the Manager on it. It was pointed out that Mr. Hendershot had requested an answer regarding the air conditioning before April 15th as the Convention Bureau wished to bid ror the Kiwanis convention scheduled ror May, 1956. Commissioner Strang moved that the Convention Bureau or the City of Clearwater be informed of the action taken here today in planning to rehabilitate the Municipal Auditorium and tell them that we will try to have the building air conditioned and rehabilitated by May, 1956, and if it is at all possible, we will have it done but we cannot guarantee it. MotioD was seconded by CommiSSioner Kennedy and carried unanimOUSly. In reporting ror the Committee investigating the request of Clearwater Marine Sales to lease a part of the City property east of the Park Inn for a boat showroom, Commissioner Strang stated that he had attended a meeting or the Clearwater Beach Association and that representatives from the Clearwater Resort Association were also present. He said that they opposed Mr. Hand's proposal to erect a portable structure as they thought such a piecemeal develop- ment would set a precedent for a series of temporary structures on the City property. He reported that they also opposed any permanent type of building until the City has developed a plan for the future use of the entire tract ot City property. In a Resolution addressed to the Commission, the Clearwater Beach Association offered the services of its Planning Committee to assist in developing such a plan. Mr. David Hand addressed the Commission saying that he was withdrawing his original proposal and asking that the Commission consider his leasing the space immediately west of the Marina Building to erec~ a building 20' x, 60' in which event he could release his present space in the Marina Building. By,coDaent, he was reques~ed to submit a sketch showing proposed plans before the next meeting. , I.: ' I i, ,," I \ i I I I ' .. ,. ,~ .f.. .: ',' f." I ,'" ~ " , '. ',",' City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer , " ' -lo" ' I ,-:." "'. ..... . . "....., :,:L..". ""';",:'0....; 0.'. .... ~':;!l~;~ki.~!lli, ---..,) I ,.. ;"",;.;,/",.""3,1>",.",, ~~'~~")"'~C'i \ "',':." I' " I , I I ::.;.... . , -. ..<< .\.'.: .;'-' -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 , ", ! The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from Mr. S. K. Keller, Superintendent of the County Water System, saying that the County would be able to supply the City with the additional 700,000 gallons per day to make up the 1,500,000 gallons daily as set up in the interim water contract. He presented a report on the estimated cost of connections to the County main at various places and recownended the installation of 575 feet of six inch line along State Road 590 to connect with the County main at Belcher Road. Commissioner Strang moved that a work order be approved in the amount of $2,500.00 to extend the water line on State hoad 590 to B~lcher Road to connect up with the County main. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Engineer estimated that it would cost .1,500.00 to open Gilbert Street across Brandon Avenue by installing a culvert. He stated that the developor of New Marymont 1st Addition had refused to pay half the cost of opening Gilbert Street as specified in his contract in accordance with Ordinance 632. The City Attorney said it would be possible to proceed against the bond the City is holding for the improvements in the subdivision. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed on the bond as the City finds it desires to have this street open and inasmuch as he had committed himself to pay for halt of it under Ordinance 632, that the City Attorney proceed with the collection and that the City Engineer proceed with ~etting the work done. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Strang and carried unanimously. "~~ ,\~.#.:...\. .) i ,J J t 1 I I I I I ! I I j I I I , ! , I I I The City Attorney read a petition signed by forty-six gasoline station operators requesting that Ordinance 645, the Sign Ordinance, be amended to prohibit the use of large display signs on the gas station premises advertising the price of gasoline, except on or about the gasoline pumps in the space provided by the manufacturer of the pumps. Mr. Robert Tench, attorney, addressed the CommiSSion on behalf of the petitioners. Commissioner Kennedy inquired if it would be possible to get a direct expression from the operators which have not signed the petition. The City Attorney indicated that the Sign Ordinance needs revision in other ways also and suggested that the Zoning Board be asked to present suggested revisions. Commissioner Strang moved that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the Sign Ordinance along the lines of the petition submitted here and return it at the earliest moment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Strang, Kennedy, Bohannon and Brown voted "Aye". Motion carried. Commissioner Russell did not vote. The City Manager reported that a petition had been received from six out of the ten property owners on the eAst side of Hobart Avenue requesting paving of the street. He pointed out that the homes of the property owners on the west side of Hobart Avenue face on Orangewood Avenue and therefore those lots have already had one paving assessment (for Orangewood). Mr. Paul Hennesen, an affected property owner, asked if it would be possible to have a 20 foot wide pavement to save the trees lining the street. It was suggested that if the street was to be only 20 feet wide, it would have to have a no parking restriction and possibly be made one-way. Cor~issioner Strang moved the matter be referred to the City Engineer and the City Manager for study and report back to the Commission on the feasibility of doing it with a 20 foot street and a 30 foot street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager suggested that the Engineering Department could make a strip map Showing the trees, the location where a 20 foot street would be and the estimated cost. The City Manager submitted a request from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weiland of the Bay Haven ~orporation that the City take over the operation and maintenance of a sewage pump and line in Bay Haven Court installed to service four houses facing Clearwater Bay, the pump being located on the most northerly tract, now being purChased by Mrs. Margaret P. Rose. The City Engineer commented that the State Health Department now requires a lift station to contain two pumps, one for emergencies. The City Attorney read a proposed agreement between the Bay Haven Corporation, Mrs. Margaret P. Rose and Ernest M. Rose, and the City which would grant to the City an easement for operating and maintaining the sewage tank and pump now located on the property or Mrs. Rose, lying in a tract commonly described as Bay Haven Court, also granting two five foot easements for the sewer lines. He also read a proposed Resolution authorizing the City officials to execute such agreement. The Mayor suggested that the agreement be amended to the e~fect that if the City should at any time desire to abandon this pumping station in keeping with an over-all improvement or if this one was found to be inadequate, the City would require the people being served by this installation to pay their pro rata share of a ne~ pumping station in the area. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be adopted and that the proper o~ficials be authorized to sign these agreements contingent upon the parties involved agreeing that if and when the City builds a larger pumping station in the area or desires to abandon that pumping station that they pay their share of the assessment for the pumpIng station if, when and ever it is built. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. A letter ~as read from Traffic Officer Wayne T. King recommending that parking be prohibited on Jeffords Street from Fort Harrison Avenue to Morton Plant..-, , Hospital in order to facilitate the movement of emergency traffic going to and from the hospital. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Commission go on record ~or the removal of parking on Jeffords Street from Fort Harrison to Druid Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. ~~ .""..' "1': ,....; t., I ". ~;"~:'\~?1g:~;'::'\'/,y:{:;;,~, ,':h, , "', ," ~ ~.' I , I I '. I \~') , (;';;>.'", :;.",:;' I I j I I I I '" ", ~,.:. ... ~~ . :"". 310 -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 A resolution was read from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs request- ing that the City Comnission prepare a city-wide plan for improvement of the City sewer system and sewage disposal plants and askine that the Commission make this its Number One project with the planning to be done by the City Engineering Department. Commissioner Russell ~as of the opinion that the problem or securing improvements to the water system was of equal importance if not more important than improvements to the sewer system. The Mayor pointed out that both sewage disposal pl1-ints were functioning perfectly but the Marshall Street plant has very nearly reached its desiened cApacity and further expansion is needed. It was his opinion that plans for four projects, improvements to the sanitary sewer system the water system, storm sewer system and streets, were equally important. Commis sloner ~trane suggested the ma t ter be referred to t he pro posed Planning Committee and that one of the Federa tion' s members be reluested to serve on such a Comlni ttee. Corrullis sioner Bohann on moved that th e matter be referred to the proposed Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by COllmissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The fvlayor suggested jn Rcknowledein,~ the lett.er to thank the Federation for its interest and to ask them what they think about the importance of overhauline the water system, storm sewers, and imFrovin~ the streets. Commissioner Strang commented that the publicity in the Clearwater Sun concerning the Resolution also included an estimate of cost which did not accompany the Resolution sent to the Commis sioners and suggested askin,~ the l"ederation for a copy of the estimate for each Commissioner. Colonel James Watkins, Director of Civil Defense, appeared before the Commission stating that the Air Defense Command had notified the Ground Observer Corps that any time after April 1st they may be required to go on a Continuous 24 hour alert. He presented a sketch of a proposed observation tower to be erected on top or the Harbormaster's office in the Marina and requested that the Commission approve and finance the project at an estimated cost of from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00. He explained that the proFosed tower would provide complete vision in every direction, and added that the Air Force has recommended the choice of the site. Mr. Wm. Trickel, head of the Ground Observer Corps, stated that after July 1st the Corps would have to maintain a continuous skywatch. Commissioner BohantlOn suggested that the County mi~ht be willing to assume part of the cost or erecting the tower. By consent, the Commis si on agreed to take the matter up fo r considera- tion at budget time and rneanwhi le instructed the City Engi near to go over the proposed plans and make a cost estimate. A letter was read from Mr. A. T. Cooper, attorney for Mr. J. R. Burnison, regarding installin~ pipe in the eRst-west drainage easement in Skycrest Units 6, 7, $ and 9. The letter stated that the development of Unit 10 of Skycrest has increased the flow or water from the lake in Unit 10 into this drainage easement. It was explained in the letter that Mr. Burnison had contacted most of the owners of property ahutting this drainage eRsement and obtained 8n agreement from eleven of them that they would pay the cost of a 24" piFe along this easement or if the City desires the 4$" pipe, they will contribute the cost of the 24" pipe if the City would pay the balance between that and the 48" pipe. The City Engineer pointed out that one statement in the letter was erroneous -- that the develorrnent or Unit 10 had not increased the flow of water as the lake had always been connected to the drainage easement. Commissioner Kennedy moved that action be dererred on this subject until we can hold a Public Hearing for discussion of the ~ho1e area out there with a view to forming a drainage district for that portion of Skycrest that is involved in this problem -- an area bounded on the west by Arcturas Avenue (both tiers of lots frontine on Arcturas) and bounded on the east by the far limits of Unit 10, Skycrest, and Drew Street on the north and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard on the south. Motion was seconded by Cornmis sioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. It was suggested that a preliminary hearin~ be held at the Skycrest Elementary School~ the date to be set at the next meeting. A letter was read from a Committee of Beach Businessmen signed by Mr. Jesse G. Smith, Chairman, which suggested that the proposed second causeway to Clearwater Beach extend from the north section of the island to Sunset Point Road and recommend- ing that a survey be made by experts to determine the best place. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs stating that the Federation is in favor of a second cRuseway to Clearwater Beach being built instead of widening the present causeway and brid~es. The Mayor stated that when he and the City Attorney were in Tallahassee the latter part of April they would contact the attorneys for the Internal Improvement Board on the matter of procedure regarding the possibility of State aid in financing a bridge or causeway. However, he said he understood the request ~ould have to be initiated through the County Commission. He also said he had been aI-pointed a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the County project of connectin~ the keys and would see if the engineering reports on that project could be made available to the City. Commissioner Strang moved that the letter from the Committee of Beach Businessmen along with the Resolution from the Clearwater Federation or Civic Clubs be acknow- ledged and thank them for their interest in the matter. Motion was seconded by Commiss ioner Russell and carried urianimou sly. Mr. Robert W. Wilson, attorney, requested the Commission to adopt a Resolution which would amend the disclaimer executed by the Commission on May 19, 1952, on Lot 4, Replat of Block 54, (Yacht Club Block), Mandalay Subdivision, ror the purpose of vacating that part of Kipling Plaza lying east of the east line of Bay Esplanade. He stated that he was requesting the execution of the Resolution as the original disclaimer was not surficiently exact to accomplish this purpose. Discussion disclosed the ract that the storm sewer easement provided for in the original agreement had never been received by the City. The matter of checking the description in the Resolution was referred to the City Attorney and the, location of the storm sewer easement was to be checked by the City Engineer. ._--~ -. I~. .'''-~ ',".'...,,,' _.~ . " .'''1 '.'. ^ ',..". ;, \ , i I ..,". 'i ','.' .:/".:,. .; , , , , . ,:~~' .:':.. ~ .~~..:;, ,~ .' ,7'.::~:~ ',:;.:. :~~..:::~.;:~~i.~ '.',',' .'. '. '.' . .;,., ),", ,'. ' . . . . ". . .,...... ~ . . ' ..... .' ',', '. '.. ,. '... : ,,.. .',", ", ~'.........i;'~~ )....A.'. .;t.f,'......:~~. J~.~:.~.:.:i1....{.,;~..u.';:;a.....\.:L.:........;.:..:~...'.1.. .:. ....,.~~.. .,,,,. .. "r' . t , I I L",:~':: I ;.".,''-'~ ;;'., ".~;\ ,) ;1,. . \'>,...,;,,;>1 -4.- CITY COMNISSION MEETING April 4., 1955 Commissioner Strang moved that both of these problems be referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney ror their recommendation and return to the next meeting. MCtion ~as seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a replat of Lot 1 less the south 12.35 reet of Block 1. Jones Re-Sub of Nicholson's Subdivision. as requested by the owner, Mr. Clovis B. Lut~. It was pointed out that the proposed re-sub would create only two lots. The City Manager and the City Engineer recommended acceptance of the replat. Commissioner Strang moved that the Clovis B. Lutz Subdivision plat be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Mr. H. H. Baskin appeared before the Commission requesting that the provisions of the Noise Ordinance be suspended insofar as it ~ould afrect operation of a dredge on a 2~ hour basis in connection ~ith fill ror Bayside Unit 5. He stated that part of the dredging contract specified that the dredge would be equipped with a muffler. and would operate without unnecessary noise. He reported that he had submitted to the City a deed to the land east of the channel provided the City will give him the right to pick up fill in the vicinity of the operations which would include clearing the channel. Commissioner Russell suggested that the City Manager be instructed to have the shoal near the channel dredged out at the same time. Commissioner Strang moved that the provisions of the Noise Ordinance regarding operation of heavy machinery between 10:00 P.Me and 7:00 A.K. be suspended for the operation outlined by Mr. Baskin so long as the operation does not constitute a general public nuisance inasmuch as the channel would be improved by such action and the mosquito hazard somewhat eliminated. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. In regard to the damages for expenses incurred by~. F. G. Nelson, the City Attorney reported that Mr. Nelson made a cash settlement to buy up the Berner-Thomas lease, removed the buildings, took out the Australian pines and improved the property. He said Mr. Nelson had accepted a counter-proposal from the City to settle for $10.000.00 provided the entire matter is terminated immediately and complete and general releases signed. On the recommendation of the City Attorney. Commissioner Russell moved that the City pay Mr. Nelson the sum of 1.0.000.00 for all of his damages and for all of the expenditures that he has made that have benefited the City and that the proper officials be authorized to receive and execute the general releases. and that the deposit of $4,000.00 as rent be returned to him at the same time. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed Resolution and an agreement prepared by Messrs. Ralph Richards and Wm. Nodine in which the City would agree not to fill its property on the west side of Edgewater Drive provided that all th~ other owners also sign the agreement. In response to a question, he said that all the property owners would need to sign by December 31, 1955, or the agreement would be void. Commissioner Strang moved that the agreement be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that the accompanying Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported that the City had been ~rking with the Florida Power Corporation in securing easements to relocate a power line in North Myrtle Avenue and that all of the easements have been secured except one from Mr. W. W. Thompson, o~ner o~ Lot 62. Drew Park. The City Attorney pointed out that the City would need this lot for right-of-way when Myrtle Avenue is extended and suggested making an offer of $500.00 for the lot. Commissioner Russell moved that the proper o~ficials be authorized to sign the easement over the City property for a power pole and to make an offer to Mr. Thompson for $500.00. Motion was secon~ed by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. H. G. Wingo, City Clerk, requesting approval of his retirement on June 1, 1955. Commissioner Strang moved that the retirement be approved as requested. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a work order for $345.89 to cover the cost or revamping the trarfic lights at Five Points and recommended that it be done. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount of .345.89 to revmnp traffic lights at Five Points be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. (,,: The City :Manager presented a work order ror $1.4~5.00 to cover cost of replacing the Walk-Wait lights at Cleveland and Fort Karrison. Cleveland and Osceola and Cleveland and Garden with a new larger type Walk-Don't Walk signal. By consent, the Cownission took the matter under advisement until the next meeting. The City ~ager recommended installation of a 5~9 foot gas main extension on Lake Drive at an estimated cost or $~95.00. Commissioner Strang moved that a work order in the amount of $495.00 be approved.for this gas line extension according to the ~agerts recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimousl.y. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M. J 'j '. "'. Attest: lij~i~t~~~}~~}"........ ,:" > -,~< :3 II I' ," I' ',tl, j' I I I I I i I I I . '.' , . I..' , '. , ,,' ..,.....\ _ i. . '. ' " ~ '.' . 3 12_ CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang. Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon April 1, 1955 Gentlemen: The City Commission will me~t in Regular Session in the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, April 4, 1955 to discuss the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.M. FCM: s Enclosures Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager -~-----------------------------~--------~-~~~~-~~----~~-~-------------------~---- Agenda - City Commission Meeting of April 4, 1955 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 P.M. 1. Invocation, The Rev. J. S. Dauerty, Clearwater, Florida. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21st and the Special Meeting of March 22, 1955. 3. Commission's consideration of: A. Feasibility report from Contractor's Association on the Municipal Auditorium (Air conditioning, acoustical installation, electrical, etc.) B. Committee report on request of Clearwater Marine Sales to lease property adjacent to Park Inn. C. Work Order for installation of Traffic Light at Betty Lane and Drew Street. D. Connection to County Water Main. E. Installation of Culvert across Brandon Ave., Marymont Section. . F. Petition with reference to amendment to Sign Ordinance #645. (Mr. Tench) G. Paving of Hobart St. (Petition). H. Request from Attorney Douglas on behalf of his client for the City to take over the sewer pumping station at the west end of Haven St. I. Report from Traffic and Planning Officer with reference to removal of Parking on Jeffords St. J. Resolution from Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs. K. Tower for Civil Defense above Col. Simson's Office at the Marina. L. Letter from A. T. Cooper with reference to drainage easement running East and West through Units 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Skycrest Subdivision. M. Letter from Committee of Beach Businessmen with reference to traffic to Clearwater Beach. N. Amendment ot Resolution disclaiming interest ih Lot 4, Mandalay Replat. 4. Utility Improvements. Adjournment Commission acting as Trustees for the Pension Plan. -~------_._~~~~------~---~-~-----------------------------~------~---~----------- April 2, 1955 Mr. W. E. Strang, Sr. President Clearwater General Contractors Assn. Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Strang: As chairman of the committee for the Clearwater General Contractors Assn. with respect to the feasibility report in connection with the proposed alterations to the City Auditorium as outlined in Mr. Middleton's letter of March 28, 1955, to you, I would like to report that the committee comprised of Mack Hart ot Hart Electric, Tom Yarbrough of Y-B Refrigeration Co., Wm. McClarnand, Plumber, and Forrest Dean of Dean Roofing Co., came to the following conclusions:- 1. That the present structure is sufficiently sound to warrant the improvements. 2. That the improvements contemplated in the a bove-mentioned letter were all considered feasible. but that it was unlikely that they could be performed within the price range also outlined in the same above-mentioned letter of March 28th. 3. That it would be wise to consider increasing the scope of the improvements to make certain that the building as finally approved would be adequate for the use contemplated. In this connection,it was the recommendation of the committee that a competent architect or engineer be employed to study not only the structural involvements of the proposed improvements, but also the possibility of increasing the facilities as well. Very. truly yours, 78/ Robert M. Snyder Robert M. Snyder Chairman City Auditorium improvements Feasibility Committee BMS: is ,",;. ,: " - i I' , I '. ~. , . ! 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Hand and Butcher to lease public property adjacent to the Park Inn on Clearwater Beach for a boat snoWToom. Reference is invited to a letter, dated 16 November, 1954 from this associa- tion to the Board of Commissioners relative to a previous proposal by another party to lease this property for commercial purposes. Pursuant to the request of the Board of Co~~issioners, Messero Hand and Butcher presented their proposal to an open forum of this association and repre- sentative of the Clearwater Beach Resort Association, on the evening of 2a March, 1955, at which time, Commissioner Strang was present. Following the open forum this Association convened in regular meeting and authorized its Board of Directors to voice the opinion of the Association by appropriate resolution consistant ~th the opinion expressed in the letter of 16 November, 1954, referred to previously. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of The Clearwater Beach Association 31 March, 1955, the following resolution was adopted. The Clearwater Beach Association again offers to the City Commissioners its assistance and cooperation in developing a comprehensive plan for the future development and use of the public properties on Clearwater Beach. This Association feels very strongly that none of this property should be leased uhtil disposition of these lands has been determined through this planning medium. This Association respectfully requests that its planning committee meet with the Commission at an early date convenient to the Commission, to discuss ways and means for the accomplishment of this planning objective. Respectfully, /s/ A. B. McDermon, V.P. signing for Arthur Kruse President (Clearwater Beach Association) " "i. ",,' ,J::.;" ..' ,'f' . .: ~, ".... ... " . ~f. i;;,:~I'J'*~~: I"', "('t.". ," ,'f ./.,\~~' ,t., $" , .;, ~ri": {;l?{~ --------~---~----~-------~---~-------------~---------~-----------------~-~-~---~- PETITION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Your undersigned petitioners present this, their petition to the City Commission of Clearwater, Florida, which petition is a request to amend Ordinance No. 645, pertaining to the erection and regulation of signs within the City limits of Clearwater, Florida, and your petitioners assign the following reasons for this request: 1. Your undersigned petitioners are all active operators of gasoline stations within the City limits of Clearwater, Florida, residents of the City of Clearwater, Florida, and are desirous of maintaining the beauty of our City streets and the safety of motorists approaching, within and leaving the City of Clearwater. 2. From time to time it has become the practice of many gasoline station operators, including some of your petitioners, to use large display signs on or about their place of business setting forth the price or prices of gasoline. 3. Such signs are ordinarily of a temporary nature, detracting from the beauty of the City of Clearwater and in many instances constituting a traffic hazard to motorists within the City of Clearwater. ~. Such signs do not in any way add to the safety of the community, and in many instances are "eye-sores." 5. Such signs, because of their temporary nature. are not designed eo increase business. WHEREFORE, your petitioners propose the following amendment to Ordinance No. 6~5 and request that such amendment be adopted by the Commission, after being duly published and read as provided in the City Ordinances of Clearwater, Florida, governing the passage and adoption of City Ordinances: (Continued) "',~~~~SE!~t["~~::~:~."",L,.,. -~------.-,.~--_..__. --- ,-~ '.- ~- -~ .~;.~.-- "'^"_""'''O''<J~"~'';''E~'''''~:~:~''''~';:::'' c.... .....:. .', .' ""'~"'b~..~~i~::;~~?;~\~~...~~ J CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4~ 1955 (Continued) That the title of Ordinance No. 6~5 be amended by (1) Inserting after that section reading "PROVIDING FOR MOTEL SIGNS AND AND ACTIVATED SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE SIZE OF SIGNS;" the following: "PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL F.RECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANY WRITTEN SIGN ON OR ABOUT THE OUTSIDE OF AND ON THE GROUNDS OF, ANY GASOLINE STATION, FILLING STATION OR SERVICE STATION RELATING TO RATES CHARGED FOR GASOLINE; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION AND AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH RATE SIGNS ON OR ABOUT GASOLINE DISPENSING PUMPS IN SPACES PROVIDED FOR SUCH SIGNS BY THE MANU- FACTURER OF SUCH PUMPS;" (2) Inserting a section to be known as SECTION V (a), reading as follows: "It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation who o~ns and operates or has control of the operation of, or manages, any gasoline station, filling station or service station, to erec~, maintain and display on or about the outside and on the grounda o~ any such filling station, gasoline station or service station any written sign setting forth or advertising the rates charged to its customers for the purchase of gasoline, 011 or allied products or for lubrication, oil changing or allied services provided for and available at such gasoline station, filling station or service station. ". (3 ) Inserting immediately after SECTION V (a) a section to be known as SECTION V (b), reading as follows: "Any such person, firm or corporation who owns and operates, or has control of the operation of, or manages, any establishment known as a gasoline station, filling station or service stationp may maintain and display any written sLgn setting forth and advertising the rates charged Cor gasoline and allied products, and lubrication and allied services, on or about the gasoline pumps located in any gasoline station, filling station or service station wherein the manufacturer of the gasoline pump has provided a ~pace for the display oC rates charged for gasoline or allied products and lubrication or allied services." Signed by forty-six gas station operators --~-~-------~---~-----------------~---.~---~-------~----~-_.--------------.~----~---- To: From: Subject: Chief George T. McClamma Wayne T. King Removal o~ Parking on Jeffords (Hospital Route). March 24, 1955 There was a recommendation and request for the removal of parking on Jeffords Street from Ft. Harrison Avenue west to Morton Plant Hospital presented to you for official action in January of this year. As of tbis date I have not received any infor~tion as to approval or rejection of said request. I am bringing this matter to your attention again due to the seriousness of this hazard. As I stated in my previous request it is impossible for two-~ay traf~ic to move freely with parking permitted on the south side. There is no reason Why the removal o~ this parking will work any hardship on residents of the area as driveways exist to all residences. The majority of the parking particularly in the daytime is that of business men and employees from the Fort Harrison Avenue business area. As you know, this street is the main artery to the Hospital and regardless of circumstances should be open for emergency traffic at all times. Request this matter be brought to the attention of the approving authority as soon as possible, keeping in mind that the prohibiting of parking is the only solution until such time as the street is ~idened. WTK :mm /s/ Wayne T. King Traffic and Planning Officer -~----~-----~-~--~--~~----~---~-~~-~-----------~----~--~-~--~~-~----------------~ March 27, 1955 Honorable Board of City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: At its regular meeting held on Karch 25, 1955~ the Board o~ Directors or the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs adopted tbe following Resolution unmniaously: (Continuo~$1.y) ,~ \ .: . ,- . ,'. " " :i~~~\Ii... !",;,.~t ' (..w.,\~~. v.r.(...)lt;(,4....1 ',. Xi.'.:,..~....h~.:.y..+~..i/t/.l'~ ri~q,~~i:\5;4i"i ("Jd, c,j, '~,L":r" ',' i;~~i~{ \:r{~: ,,' , - , ~"~f~~::;i:~,.,~,....,:.;.';;',':.."""'" . . '.. ,.~~~~~~~~------~.-- --- . --~- ~':;~~- - --.~.-.-: , -~. ~ ; ~~- -:-. :~~~- ~;~~\.*~~ -~ ~~. ----~ ~-.:; ~~-:j.,~~~~-,~-~~~.:~~~.~1~~;1~-~~~~~~~'~1~4~~~~ ,.' ,.' " ,.'. .', ":'H..,~,;;:i.~~~B';"/;'''' ";';:""""':"':?'.:.",~\ i1~f ~~~ ';.~?1t~~\~fi.: ~:t~~:;"4; '~-:'" ~i~1~~ll~~1~;~).. " ' : 'P''"' ..",..",' '''''''' d ~ ~!''&~''lj . ,I ''i..lii' CITY COOUSSION NEETIWG April 4, 1955 (Continued) BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the City Commissioners be requested to order to be prepared as soon as possible, a comprehensive city-wide Plan for the revamping and modernizing of the City's sewers and sewage treatment plants and request tbe City Engineers to submit an estimate for the completion or such planned work. (2) That the City Commissioners make this their Number One Project and remove, by this undertaking, the existing health hazards rrom all of our citizens. (3) That the City Engineers be authorized to undertake the above project to its completion, ~ithout any assistance from outside engineering firms. except for advice as and when necessary. (4) That we are of the opinion our present city engineers are well qualified academically and by experience to undertake such a project to its completion, with added assistance to their staff as shall be found necessary. Respectfully submitted with the desire that early consideration be given the Resolution, and action initiated early in 1955. (s/ F. C . Luc as FCL(js F. C. Lucas, Secretary -------~-----~------~--.~~------~-----~-~--------~-._---------~----------------~- Honorable Board of City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: March 27, 1955 At its regular meeting held on March 25. 1955, the follo~ng Resolution was adopted by the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clearwater Federation or Civic Clubs is in favor or a second causeway to Clearwater Beach being bui1t instead of ~idening the present causeway and bridges. FCL/js Respectfully, /sl F. C. Lucas F. C. Lucas, Secretary ---~~----~-~------~------------------------------------~--------~~--------------~ Hon. Francis Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Middleton: March 22, 1955 This office represents Mr. J. R. Burnison who owns certain property in Skycrest Subdivision. As you know, there is a drainage easement running East and West tbrough Units 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Skycrest Subdivision; in other worns, rrom Nimbus Avenue westward to Arcturas Avenue. Mr. Burnison owns several lots which border upon this drainage easement. Up until the past few months this easement. although it is not a desirable situation, has caused no great problem. However, at the time Mrs. Doris Alvord's development of Unit #10 began the drainage through the easement increased to a great degree. At the present time the excess ~ater rrom the lake in Unit #10 drains directly through this easement. As a result, quite an erosion problem has been presented. Mr. Burnison has contacted most of the owners along this drainage easement and has obtained an informal agreement whereby they have agreed to pay a part ot the cost of remedying this situation. As I understand it, when the survey was made of this area by the engineers employed by the City in connection with the proposed bond issue which was the subject of the last election, this engineering firm recommended a 2' pipe along this easement Cor drainage purposes. I understand that at the present time the City Engineering Department will require a 4' pipe in order to carry this water off. If any increase in the size of pipe is necessary it is believed that such increase is occasioned by the direct drainage from the lake in Unit #10. I am attaching a list of persons showing the various lots owned by them. Mr. Burnison informs me that these people will agree to pay their prorata share of the cost of 24" pipe on a front footage basis along their individual lots if the City will install the pipe, or if the City desires to install a larger pipe, they will contribute their prorata share above stated for the 24" pipe, the City to contribate the balance. (Continued) " , , ",I, ., , " . ':.:.: ..~;": '~~,: .,~. ......~. ,:' >'._;" ;1 /.~.". ':'.j....!...j',..".,:-:: .' , . < ~ : r ' " I "d';':': ~. . : './,~,{ .~:-,.~~', ~ :. '.. ." .' .~. ' ~, a::> :.; \f:~.: : ~\ ~ ::; t,.t~':.{J('~~~;~':~~~~1;~ . . '., ,~~,::.:,. '~;;h:;~~:;I.::i~i;;~?j2~~~~ffi~j~:~f~~~i&~~~~~~~~!liI~~J?,;'. 3}Lo CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 (Continued) In some places at the dams this water has backed up in pools 5' or 6' deep which constitutes a hazard to children and also in certain opots creates a mosquito breeding problem. For this reason it is desired that this matter be placed upon the agenda for consideration by the City Commission just as soon as possible in the hope that the situation may be alleviated. The owners involved do not feel that they should bear the full cost or this project inasmuch as the water actually drains and benefits other property than their own. It will be appreciated if you will advise me as soon as possible when this matter will be heard by the Commission. A TC / j 8 C.C. Mr. Burnison Very truly yours, /s/ A. T. Cooper, Jr. -----~------~------------._---~--~------------~---~------------------------------ Skycrest Subdivision Richard F. Schmid, Block B, Unit 6, Lot 5. Wm. A. Koester, Block B, Unit 6, Lot 6 J. R. Burnison, Block C, Unit 6, Lot 5 J. R. Burnison, Block c, Unit 6, Lot 6 C. A. Jacobsen, Block D, Unit 6, Lot 5 Jack Burnison, Block D,Unit 6, Lot 6 Mr. Jorgenson, Block D" Unit 7, Lot 5 J. R. Burnison, Block u, Unit 7, Lot 6 J. R. Burnison, Block E, Unit 7, Lot 6 E. W. Jackson, Jr., Block E, Unit 7, Lot 5 John W. Foreman, Block G, U~it 7, Lot 5 & 6 Arthur Rutenberg, Block B, Unit S, Lot 5 Arthur Rutenberg, Block B, Unit 8, Lot 6 Andy Trotti, Jr., Block F, Unit 9, Lot 5 E. L. Camenzend, Block E, Unit 9, Lot 6 ----------~---------~--------~-~-~--------------------------------------------- Hon. Herbert Brown, Mayor Commissioner C-ity Commission C1earllater, Fla. Gentlemen: You will probably recall that this beach group made quite a study of the beach traffic problem last summer and under date of July 24th we addressed a letter to you setting forth our views and recommending that an additional causeway be built. This idea was favorably received by the Commission at that time. Today, due to continued growth of our city, the problem has become more acute and the complaints of local citizens and tourists much louder. We feel that some action should be started at once to find a solution. March 2$, 1955 In our effort to find a relatively permanent solution to this problem it appeared to us that a causeway from the north section of the island to the vicinity ot Sunset Point offered the most logical answer. Plans already call for Sunset Point Road to be improved through to U.S. 19. This would allow for wider circulation and would direct the flow of traffic away from the already congested downtown area. However, we think the first step toward a solution must be a survey and recommenda- tions by trained specialists. Then the City Commission would have sound basis for decision and action. The need is urgent and we feel no time should be lost in trying to find an intelligent solution to this serious problem. Yours very truly, /s/ Jesse G. Smith, Chm. Charles Rudderham Amos Smith ' Henry Heriquez Marshall Forest cc: Traffic Committee of Chamber of Commerce -__________________~_____~__~__u__~________~__________-__________~___-___~___~~ ^, .:' .>,.'.;"" :'. '",'..-." :,.J. . ~:.~ ~J,' "~i ~ ...~,:.',;~.}tl.t", , , , , ~. .' ..., .. ,..::"",:.,~;..!...~,",,_ .."....,1.../../......,." " , ,: ". ,:,~..,. .".;..".,;",:.';~',~,';~L;i~i~~Li~i~$~~~1L;~~;J2:j,ii\~~:,';;,~:,h0~;~~jil;:::~~%1~1Wl':':: 3 ( r( CITY COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1955 " ,,~':'1~:i .:"";,..:.,,.---C1J -,~' ,~ }:: ,~~; April 4, 1955 Hon. Board of City Commissioners City Hall Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemen: I respectfully request the Commission's approval of my retirement on June 1st according to the provisions of the Employees Pension Plan. I ~ould also like to express my sincere ~ratitude to the Commission for the consideration it has shown to the City employees by providing for their welfare and security. HGW: 18 Sincerely yours, /s/ H. G. W1ngo City Auditor and Clerk ---~---~~-~--~-~-----~--~-~---------~~-------------~------~------------~------- RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on June 25th, 1951 this Commission adopted a solemn resolution opposing any filling or dredging operations to the West of Edge~ater Drive along the Clear~ater - Dunedin waterfront; and WHEREAS, this Commission is strongly in accord ~ith the sentiment expressed in such resolution and desires to take necessary steps to prevent any filling in this area; and W]EREAS, certain of the property owners in this area have agreed to restrict their right to construct fills providing a similar agreement is obtained for all property lying between the southerly boundary of Floridena Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, page 34, public records of Pinellas County, Florida, on the South, to the southerly boundary of Aberdeen Street in Dunedin, Florida, on the North, and have requested the City to execute a similar agreement, copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater that this Commission is still definitely opposed to any filling or dredging , operations along the Clearwater - Dunedin waterfront; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater that the proper officers of this City be and they are hereby authorized to execute an agreement not to fill the land owned by the City in accordance ~ith the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement attached hereto. THIS Resolution passed and adopted by the City Commission of the City or Clearwater at its regular meeting this 4th day of April, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-COr~ISSIONER Attest: /sl H. G. Wingo City Auditor & Clerk ----------~-~-------~------~---------.--~-----~-----~--~----~---~~~-------~~----~- RESOLUTI ON WHEREAS, the BAY HAVEN CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, has heretofore installed a sewer line and sewage tank and pump on property owned by it in the City of Clearwater, said property being bounded on the East by Osceola Avenue and on the South by Haven Street, being an unplatted development known as Bay Haven Court~ 'Wherein a number of houses and apartments have been constructed, and WHEREAS, a survey has recently been made by Leo Butler, registered surveyor. showing the location of said sewer line, sewage tank and pump, a print of said survey being by reference made a part of an agreement of which a copy is hereto attached, and WHEREAS, said corporation has recently sold to Margaret P. Rose the tract whereon said sewage tank and pump is located, and has also contracted to sell the three d~ellings located South thereof as shown by said plat, and WHEREAS, said corporation and the said Margaret P. Rose have requested the City to take over and maintain said sewer line, sewage tank and pump in accordance wi th terms and conditions of said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commissioner of the City o~ Clearwater that the said agreement, of which a copy is hereto attached, is hereby approved and confirmed by said Commission, and the Mayor-Commissioner and City Manager of the City of Clearwater are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on beha1f of said City. April, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-C OMM'IS SI ONER PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day or ",'. ~TTEST: Is/H. G. Wingo ,CITY AUDITOR. A~D CLERK , , . .. . ., - . , . , ~ .",,' ' : " ". ...~, . .. .........; - I ....,.) . ." ~ .'. ,., .:.~. .. �� , :�� CITY COMMISSIOI3 PdEETING April �., 1955 The Gity Commission of the Cit� oi Clearwater met in regular session a� City Hall, Monday, April 4., 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the .£ollowing members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Alsq present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma S. Lickton Nayor-Coupnis sioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Gity Manager Jr. City Attorney Chief of ?olice City EnginEzr The Maycr called the meeting to order anri explained that the continuance of the discussion an model plane flying at the Airgort had not been placed on the agenda since the Cit q Nlanager reporte� that no further petitions had been received either from the proponents or the opponents of this activity. By cons�ni, the Commission agreed ta place the matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting �- April 1$th. Mr. Lloyd Phillips requested that the item be scheduled #'or the early part of the meeting. The City Manager said it would be pZaced at the top of the agenda for that date. Commi:sioner Strang moveci that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21st and the special meeting o£ March 22nd be approved in accardance with copies furnished each membzr in writing. Motion was seconded by Corcmissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. A r�;port was read from the Clearwater General. Contractors Association in answer to a request from the Commissien as to whether it would bs feasible to improve the Municipal Auditorium by installing acous�ical material, air condition- ing, replacing the glass doors with suitable doors and revamping the entire li�hting system. The report stated first, that the present structure was soun� enough to F�arrant the improvements; secondly, that the improvements contempla�ed were all considered fea:;ible but probably could no� be done for the estimate oi hetween �40,000.00 and �p50,00p.00; thirdly, su�gested 3ncreasing the scope of the improve- ments to make cer'tain the auditorium would be ad�quate for the u�e contemplated and recommended hiring an architect or engineer to draw up plans for the remodeling. The Mayor comteented that since the City ttow has additional athletic facilities available such as the gymnasiwn at the new high school and the Armorp that it might be possible to discantinue the use oi the auditorium far basket'bail glaying, etc., and use it solely for a meeting place for large groups, He suggested moving the Recreation Department to the new Baseball Stadium and converting the office space into a wing oi the auditori�xm proper. Then he said thE Couunission could consider the remodeling program as an iter� for the new budget. Commissioner Strang called attention to the fact that the use of the auditorium for large crowds would require additional sewage disposal fac:�.lities. He thought that it might be possible that developers of filled land adjacent to the au.ditorium site would share the cos� with the City of the installation og a pumpi�g s�ation. Gommissioner S�rang moved tha� an architect be hiref3 to prepare under the Ci�p�s direc�ion the necessar� plans for remodeling the present auditorium in all facilities to be able to handle air conditioning, electrical, acoustical and anp other necessary char.ges. Moticn w�s seconded by Comm3s sioner Russell and carried unanimously. By consent, the Manager was instruct$d ta get icogether with the Recreation Depaxtment and the Teen Age Youth Center to ses what wi1:1 be necessary to help them transfer t4 a different locatiQn. The Mayor appoin+�ed a Committee of Commissioner Strang and himself to work with the Recreation Department and the Manager on it. It was pointed out that iyir. Hendershat h�d reqLesteci an answer regarding the air condi�ioning be�'ore Aprzl 15th as the Convention Bureau wished to bid for the Kiwanis convention scheduled for May, 1956. Couunissioner Strang �oved that the Convention Bureau of the City of Clearwatsr be :informed oi the action taken here today in planning to rehabilitate the Municip�il Auditorium and tell them that we will try ta have the building air conditioned and rehabilitated by May, 1956, and if it is at all possible, we will have it done bui we cannat guarantee it. Motzon was sec4ndefl by Gommissioner Kennefly and carried unanimously. In reporting for the Comm3ttee investigating the request of Clearwater MarinF: Salas to lease � part of the Gity propertp east oi the Park Inn for a boat showro4m� Commissioner Strang stated that ae had ai;tended a meeting of the Clearwater Beach Association and t hat representatives from the Clearwater Resort Associatian were also present. He said that they opposed yire Hand's proposal to erect a portable structure as they thought such a piecemeal develap- ment would set a precedent for a series of temporary structures on the Git� property. He reported that they also opposed any permanent type o£ building until the City has developed a glan for the future use of the entire tract of City property. In a Resolution addressed to the Commission, the Clearwater Beach Association oifered the services og its Planning Cammittee to assist in developing such a plane Mr, David Hansi addressed the Commission saying that he was withdrativin� his origina� proposal and asking that the Commission consider his leasin� the space immediately �rest of the i�tarina Building to erect a buil�iing 20t x 6Q' in which event he could release his przsent space in the Marina Building. By consent, he was xequested to submit a sketch �howing proposed plans before the next meeting. � � i � 3o q _2� CITY COMMTSSION MEETII�G April l�, 1��5 The City Mana�er reported that he had received a letter from Mr. S. K. Keller, Superintendent of the County 'n�ater Sys�em, saying that the County would be able to su�ply the Cizy with the additional 700,000 gallons per day to make up the 1,500,000 gallons daily as set up in the interim water aontract. He presented a report on the estimated cost of connections to the County main at various pZaces and recommended the installation of 575 feet of six inch lin� along State Road 590 to connect with the County main at Bel,che.r Road. Gommissioner Strang moved that a work order be approved in the amount of �2,500.00 to extend the water :Line on State koad 590 to Belcher Road to connect up with the County �- main. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell an� carrieci unanimously. The City Engineer estimated that it would cost �1,500.00 to opgn Gilbert Street across Brandon Avenuz by installing a culvert. He stated that the dev'eloper of New Maryrr,ont lst Addit ion had refused to pay half the cost of opening Gilbert Street as specified in his con�ract in accordance witll Ordinance 632. The City Attorney s aid it would be possible to pm ceed a gainst the bond the City is holding for the improvements in the subdivision. Commissioner Russe3l movad that the Gity Attorney be authorized to pz•oceed nn the bond as the City finds it desires to have this street open and inasmuch as he had committed himself. to pay for half of it under Ordinance 632, that �he Cit y Attorney pr.oceed wztY, the colle�tion and that the Qitp �ngineer proceed with gettin� �he worls done. Motion was seconded by Commiss�onzr Strang and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a petition signed by forty-six gasoline station operators requesting that Cirdinance o�.s, the Sign Ordinance, be ame�ded to prohibit the use of large disp..lay signs on the gas station premises acivertising the price of gasoline, excegt on or ak�out the gasolin� pumps in the space provicled by the manufacturer af the pumps. Mr. Robert Tench, attorney, addressed the Commission on behalf of bhe petitioners. Commissioner Kennedy inquired if it would be possible to get a direct exyression from the operators which have not signed the petition. The City Attor��y in.dicated that the Sign Ordinance needs revi�ion in �ther ways also and suggest�d that the Znning Board be asked ta present suogested. revisions. Commissioner Strang moved that the Attorn�q be instructed to prepare an amendment bo the Sign Ordinance al�ng the lines of the petition submitted here and return it at the earliest moment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioaers Strang, Kennedy; Bohannon and �rown voted ��AyB". Moti�n carried. Commissioner Russell did not vote. The City Manager reported that a petition Y�ad been received f.rom six out of the ten property owners on the east side of Hobar� 9venue reque,ting paving of the street. He pointed out that the homes of the property owners an the west side of Hobart �venue face on Orangewood Avenue and therefore those lots have already had one paving assessment `for Orar�gewood). Mr. Paul Hennesen, an affected property owner, asked ii it would be possible to have a 20 foot wide pavement to save the trses lining the street. It was suggested that if the stree�, was to be �n1y 20 �eet wide, it wculd have to have a no parking restrictian and possibly be made one-�.=ay. Commissioner Str•ang moved.the matter be referred to th2 City Engineer and the City :-ianager for study and report back to the Comm�ssion on the feasibility of doing it r�ith a 20 foot street and a 3D foot street. Motion was seconded by Corumissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Max�ager suggested that the Fngineering Department couZd make a strip map showing the trees, the location where a 20 foot street would be and the estimated cost. The Citp ylanager submi�tEd a request from Mr. and �Irse Alfred Weiland of the Bay Haven �orgoration that the Ciby take over the operation and maintenance of a se�age punp and line in Bay Haven Court installed to service four houses facing Clearwater Bay, the pump being located on the most northerly tract, r:ow being purchased bg* Mrs. Margaret P. Rose. The City Engi neer commented that the State Health Department now requires a lift station to cnntain two pumps, one for emergencies. T1�e City Attornep read a proposed agreement bebween the Bay Haven Corporation, l�irs. Margaret P. Rose and Ernest M, Rose, and the Citp v�hich would grant to the City an ease:nent for operating and maintaining the sewage �ank and pump now located an the property of Mrs. Rose, lying in a t,:act commonly described as Bap Haven Gourt, also granting two five foot easements for the sewer lines. He also read a proposed Resolution authorizing the City officials �o execute such agr�ement. The Mayor suggested that the agreement be amended to the effec� that if the City should at any time desire to abandon this pumping station in keeping with an over-all impravement or if this one was found to be inadequate, the City would x equire the people being served by this installation to pa� their pro xata share of a new pumFing station i,n the area. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolu�ion be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to sign these agreements contingent upon the parties involved agreeing that if ana when the City builds a larger pumping station in the area or desi:es to abandpn that pumping station that they pay their share of the a.ssessment for the pumpin� station if, when and ever i� is built, Motion was seconded k�y Commi�sioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. k letter was read from Traff ic Officer Wayne T. Kit1g recommending that parking be prohibited on Jeffords Street from Fort Harrison Avenue to Morton Plant.- Hospital in order to facilitate the raovement of emergency traffic going to and from tne hospital. Commissioner Ruasell maved that the City Commissi.on go on record for the removal of parking on Jeffords 5tre�t fr�m Foit Harrison to Drrxid Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carri.ed unanimausly. 3I6 e3 _ CITY COMMISSTO�I MEETING April 4, 1g55 A resolution w�s read from the Clearwater Federation o£ Civic Clubs request- ing that the City Commission prepare a city-wide plan for improvement of the City sewer system and sewage disposal plants and asking that the Commission make Lhis its Number One project with the planning to be done by the City Engineering Department. Comnnissipner Russell was of the opinion that the problem of securing improvements to the water system was of e�ual importance if not more importan�: than improvements to the sewer system. The Mayor pointed out that botn sewag� disposal plants Were functioning perfectly but the Marshall Street plant has v�ry near•ly reached its designed c�pa.city and further e:cpansion is needed. It was his opinion that plans for four projects, improvements to the sanitary sewer system „ the water systern, storm sewer system and stree�s, were equally impartant. Commissioner Strang suggzsted the matter be referred to the proposed Dlanning Committee and that one of the Federation's msmbers ba requestsd to serve on such a CommiY,tee. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the matter be referred to the proposed Planning Comrnission. Motion v�as seconded by Co�runissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The i�iayor suogested in acknowledging the letter to thank tne Federati�n for its intPrest and to ask the:n vrhat they think about the importance o� overhauling the water system, storm sewexs, and impro-rin; the streets. Commissioner Strang comm�7nted that the publicity in the Clearwater Sun eoncerning the Resolut:ion also included an estimate of cost which did not accompanq the ReGolution sent to the Commissioners ,and stzGgested askin� tk�e Federation for a copy of the estimate for each Commis sioner. Colanel James Watkins, Director of Civil ,�efense, appeared before the Commi�sion stating i:hat the Air Defense Command had notified the Grovnd Observer Corps that any time after Apri1 lst they may bs required to go on a continuous 2�. hour alert. He presented a sketch of a proposed observation tower to be erected on top of the Harbormaster's of £ice in the Marina and requested that the Commission approve and finance th� projeet at an estimated cost of from �3,000.00 to �5,000.00. He explained that the proposed tower would provide complete vision in ev�ry direct�on, and added that the Air Force has recommer_ded the cho�:ce of the site. Mr. Wm. Tricksl, head of the (�round Observer Corps, stated that a.fter July ls� the Corps x�ould have to mair_tain a continuous skywatch. �ommissioner Bohannon suggssted that the C�unty mi�ht be willino to assume part of the cost of erecting the tower. BS cc,nsent, the Commission agreed to take the matter up for considera- tion at budget time and meanwhile instructed �he City Engineer to go over the proposed plans and make a cost estimate. A letter was read frnm ivir. A. T. Cooper, attorney for iKi�. J. R. Burnison, regarding installing pipe in the east-west drainage easzment in Skycrest Units 6, 7, $ and 9. The letter stated that the development of Uni�L 10 of Skqcres;, has increased the flow of water from the lake in Unit 1Q into this drainage easement. It was explained in the letter that I�4r. Burnison had contacted most of the owners of property abutting this drair_age easement ar_d obtained an agreement from eleven af them that they would pay the cost of a 24" pige along this easemen� or if the City desires the 4$" pipe, they will contriY,ute the cost of the 24�' pipe if the Cit}� would pap the balance between that and the t��tt pipe. The City Engineer pointed out that one statemsnt in the letter was erroneous -- that the devel.oFment of Unit 10 had not increased the flow of water as the lake had always been connected to the drainage easement. Commissioner Kennedy moved that action be deferred on this subject until we can hold a Public Hearing for discussion of the whole area out there with a view to forming a drainage district for that portion of Skycrest that is involved in this groblem -- an area bounded on the west by A.rctr:ras Avenue {both tiers of lots frontin� on Arcturas) and bounded on the east by tka far J_imits ,nf Unit 10, Skycrest, and Drew Street on the north and �ulf-to-Bay Boulev2rd on the south. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. It was suggested that a preliminary hearing be held at the 5kycrest Elementary School; the date to be set at the next meeting. A letter was read from a Committee of Beach Businessmen signed by ylr. Jesse G. Smith, Chairmar_, which suggested that the propcsed second cause�aay to Clearwater Beach extend from the north section of the island ta 5unset Point Road and recommend- ing that a survey be made by experts to determine the best place. The City Attorney read a Resolution from the Clearwater Federatior. o� Civic Clubs stating t,hat the Federation is in favor of a second causeway to Clearwater Beach being built instead of widening the present causeway an d brid�es. The Mayor stated tlzat when he and the City At�orney were in Taliahassee the lattizr part of April they would contact the attorneys for the Internal Imgrovement Board on the matter �£ procedure reoarding the possibility af State aid in financing a bridge or causeway. However, he said he ttnderstood the request would have to be inibiated through tha County Commission. He also said he had been a�pointed a memb�r of the Gitizens Advisory Committee for the County project of connecting the keys and would see if tne engin�ering reports on thAt project could l�e made avaiiable to the Cit3. Commissionar Strang moved that the letter from the Committee of Beach Businessmen along with the Resolution from the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs be acknow- ledged �nd thank them for their interest in the matter. Motion was saconded by Commissioner Russell and carried u�animously. Mr. Robert W. Wilson, attorney, request�d the Commission to adopt a Resolution which would a.mend the disclaimer executed by tlze Commission on May 1Qr 1952, on Lot 4, Replat o% Block 54, {Yacht Glub Block�, Mandalay Subdivision, for the purpose of vacating that part of Kiplir� Plaza lying east of t!�e east line of Bay Esplanade. He stated that he was requesting the execution of the Resolution as the origin�l disciaime•r was nob sufficienY.ly exact to accomplish this purpose. Discussion disclosed the fact that t he s�orm sewer easement provided for in the original agreement had never been received by the City. The mat�er of checkirg the descriution in the Resolution was referred to the City Attorney and the location of the storm sewer easement was to Ue checked by the Cit}� Engineer. � � � _�� CITY GOMNffSSION MN;ETING April 4, �.955 Commissioner Strang moved that bo�h of these problems be referred to the City En�,neer and the City Attorney for their recommendation and return to the next meeting. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Russell and carrisd unani�mously. The City Manager presanted a replat of Lat 1 less the south 12.35 ieet of Block 1, Joi�es Re-Sub of Nicholson's Subdivision, as requested by the owner, Ntr. Clovis Bo Lutz. It was pointed out that the proposed re-sub would create only two lots. The City Manager and the City Engineer recommended acceptance of the replat. Coramissioner St'rang moved that the Clovis B. Lutz Subdivision plat be appr�ved and the proper officials be authorized �o execute it. Motion was seconded :op �ommissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Mr. H. H. Baskin appeared beaore the Gommission request�ng that the provisions o£ bhe Noi�e Ordina�►ce be suspended insofar as it would af'fect operation of a dredge on a 24. hour basis in connection with fill for Bayside Unit 5. He stated that part of the dredging contract specified that the dredge would be equipped wzth a mufflex, and would operate without unnecessarp n�ise. He reported that he had submitted to the City a deed to the land east o£ the channel provide3 the City will give him the right to pick up fill in the �ricinity oi the bperatioxzs which would includs clearing the channel. Commissioner Russ�ll suggested that �the City Manager be instructed to have the shoal near �the channel dredged out at the same time. Commissioner Strang �aved that the provisions o.� the Noise Ordinance regasding operation of heavy machinerp be�ween 10;00 P.M. and '7:00 A.M. be suspended for the operation outlined bp Mr. Baskin so long as the operation daes not consiitute a gen�ral public nuisance inasmuch as the channel would be improeed by such action and the mosquitn hazard somewhat eliminated. Motion was s�conded by Commissioner Russel� and carried unanimously. In regard to the 3amages for expenses incurred by Mr. F. G. N�lson, the City Attorney reported that Mr. Nelson made a cash settlement to buy up the Berner-Thomas lease, removed the buildings, took out tPie Australian pines and improved the praperty. He said Mr, rlelson had accepted a counter-proposal from the City to settle for �10,000.00 provided the entire matter is terminated immediatelp and complete and general releases signed. Ott the reco►nniendation of the Cit• Attorney, Commissioner Russell arovesi that the �it� pay Mr. Nelson the sum of ��.0,000.00 for all o� his damages and for all o� the expendituz°es that he has made that have benefited the City and that the proper officials be aut,horiz�d ta receive and execute the general releases, and that the deposit of �1�,000.00 as rent be returned to him at the same time. Motion was seconded by Commisgioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a proposed Resolution and an agreement prepared by Messrs. Ralph Richards and Wm. Nodine in which the City would agree not to fill its property on the west side of Edgewater Drive provided that all the other owners also sign the agreement. In response to a question, he said that all the property owners would need to sign tay December 3l, 1955', or the agreement would be void. Commissioner. Strang moved that the agreement be approved and that tha proper officials be authorized to execute it and that the accompanying Hesolu�tion be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanis,ously. The City Attorney reported that the City had been working with the Florida Power Corporation in securing easements to relocate a power line in North Myrtle Avenue and that all of the easements have been secured except one from P�ir. Ui. W. Thompson, owner of Lot 62, Drew P�rk. The City Attorney pointed out that the Citj� v�ould need thi,s lot for right-of-way when Myrtle Avenue is extended and suggested making an offer of �500.00 for the lot. Commiss�oner Russell moved that the proper officials be authorized to sign the easement over tl�e City property for a power pole and to make an o�Pe� to Mr. Thompson for �500.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carr•ied unan?mously. The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. H. G. Wzngo, City Glerk, requesting approval of his retireffient on June 1, J.955• Commissioner Strang moyed that the retirement be approved as requested. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unani�nous2y, The City Nlanager presented a work order for �345.$9 to cover the cost of revamping the traffic Iights at Five Points and recommended that it be done. Cammissioner Strang moved that the work order i� the ar�ount of �345•$9 to revamp traffic lights at Five Points be approved. Motion was seconded bp Comruissioner Russell and carried unanimous].y. The City Manager presented a werk order for �1,k1�5.-00 to cover cast of replacin� the WaZk-Wait li�hts at C1Qveland and Fort Harrison, Cleveland and Osceola and Cleveland and Garden with a new larger type Walk-Don't Walk signal. �y consent, the Commission toak the matter under advisement until the next meeting. The City Manager recommended installation of a 5k9 fr�ot gas raain extenszon on Zake Drive at an estimated cost of �495•00. Cc;nmissi.oner Sq;rang moved that a work order in the amount o.i �C,,95,00 be approved.for this gas line extension according to the Manager4s recomme� ation. Motinn was seconded by Commissionar ftussell anci carried unanim�usly. There being no further business to come before the Commission, thE meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M. Attest: ayor-Commiss one ��%��i�i" � Gi�y Au 'tor a lerk C�TY COMMISSION MEETIPIG April f�, 1955 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Stxang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon April 1, 1955 � __ , ,,._ � . i ...,,��.. � Gentlemen: Th� City Commissic�n will meet in Reoular Session in the City Hall Auditorium an Monday, ;�„pril l�, 1955 to discuss tk:e it�ems listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.M. Yery truly yours, /s/ �. C. Middl�ton City Manager FCM:s Enclosures �� . ��.��rp��.a� �s��.�� e��r�r��`�v��s��.��..��'��v�.sso� Agenda - City Commi,e sion Meetang of April l�, 19�y Gity Hall Auditorium 1:30 P.M. 1. Invocation, The Rev. J. S. Dauerty, Clearwater, Florida. 2. Apprnving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of M�ch 21st and the Special Meeting o� March 22, 1955. 3. Co�r�ission's consideration of: Ae Feasibility report from Contractor°s Association on the Municipal Auditorium (Air �nndi�tioning, acoustical installation, electri�alz etG.) &. Committee report on request of Clearvaater Marine Sales to leas� property adjacen� to Park Inn< C. Work Order far instal3ation oi Traffic Light at Bettg Lane and Drew Street. D. Connection to County Water Main. E,. Installation of Culvert a�ross Brandon Ave., Marymont Section. - F. Detition with reference to amendment to Sign Ordinance #6�.5. (Mr. T�ch} G. Paving of Hobart St. (Petition). H. Request irom Attorney Douglas on beha7.f of his client for the Citp ta take over the sewer pum�ing station at the west end of Haven S�. I. Report from Traffic anfl Planning Officer �rith reference to removal of Parking on Jeffords Sic. J. ResoZution £rom C1:earwater Fecieration of Civic Clubs. K. Tower ior Civi� Defense above Col. Simson's Office at the Marina. L. Letter from A. i. Cooper with reference to drainage easement running East and West through Units 6, �, $ and 9 oi Skycrest Subdivision. M, Letter from Committe� o£ Beach Businessmen with reference ico traf�ic to Clea�water Beach. N. Amendment of Resolution disclaiming interest in Lat 4, Manda�ay Replat. 4. Utilit;� Improvements. Ari journment Commission acting as Trustees .ior the Pension Plan. A.pril 2, 1955 Mr. W. E. Strang, Sr. Presid�,-it Clearwater General Contractors Assn. Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Strang: As chairraan of the comm.ittee for tha Clearwater Genera]. Contractors Assno with respect to the feasibility report in aonnection with the �roposed alterations to the City Auditoriunm as outlined in NIr. Middleton's letter of March 2$, 1955, to you, I would like to report that the committee comprised of Mack Hart of Hart Electric, Tom Yarbrough of Y-B Refrigeration Co., Wm. McClaxnand, Plumber, and For,rest Dean of BOan Roofing Co., came to the £ollowing conclusions:� 1. That the present structure is sufficiently sound to warrant the improvements. 2. That t he improvements contemplated in the a bove-men�ioned letter were all considered feasible, but that it �vas unlikelq that �hey could be performed within the pri,ce range also outlined in the same �bove-mpntianed letter of March 2$th. 3, That 9.t would be wise to consicler increasing the scops of the improvements to make certaia that the building as finally approved would be adequat� for the use contemplated. In this connection it was the recammendation of the committee that a competent architect or engineer be employed to study not only the structural involvements of tne praposed improvements, but alsa the possibility of inereasing the facilities as well. Very �ruly yours, /s/ Robert M. Snyder Rcbert M. Snyaer, �hairman �3ty Auditorium Improvements 1�t�ISsES Feasibility Comm;ttee jl CI`I'Y C�iKMISSIQI3 MEFTING April 4, I955 April lst, 1955 :3 l ,� Ci.ty Commission Citp of Clearwatex Florida� Gentlemen: Referznce is made to the recent petition of Messrs. Hand and Butcher to Iease public property adjacent to the Park Inn on Clearwater Beach ior a boat showroom. Reference is ine�bed to a let�er, dated 16 November, 1954 from this associa� �ion to the Board of C'omsnissioners relative to a prsvious proposal by anothe� party to lease this property far commercial purposes. Pux�suant to th8 reques� of the Boarsi of Commissioners, Messers Hand and Butcher presented their progosal to an open fnrum of this ass�ciation and repre- sentative of the Glearwat�r Seach Resort Association, on tre evening of 2$ March, lg$5, at which tzms, Gommi:.�sioner Strang was presant. rollowing t�e open forum this Association convened in regular meeting and authorized i.ts Board of Directors to vaice the opinion of th� Association by appropriate resolution consistant with the opinion expressed in the letter of 16 November, 1�54, referred to �reviously. At a meeti�zg of the $oard of Directors of �he Clearwater Beach Ass�ciation 31 March, 1955, the following resolution �vas adopted. The Clearwater Feach Association again offers to the City Comm�ssioners its assistance and cooperation in developing a eoraprehensive plan far the iuture development and use c,f the public properties on Clearwater Beach. Tiiis Association feels very stronglq that none �f this property should be leas�d until disposition of these lands has been d�termined through this plann3ng madium. This Association respectfully requests that its planning committee meet with the Cor�mission at an early date convenient to the Commission, to discuss ways and means for the accomplishment of this planning objective. Respectfully, /s/ A. B. McDermon, V.P. signing fflr Arthur• Kruse President (Clearwater Beach Association) PETITION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSIOPI OF GLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Your un;3ersigned petiiioners present this, their petition to the �itq Coi�ission of' Clearwater, Florida, which petition is a request to amend Ordinance No. �645, pertaining to the erection and regulation of signs within the Citp limits of Clearwater, Florida, and your petitioners assign th� following reasons ior this request: l. Xour undersigned petitioners are a11 active operators o� gasoline stations within the City limits of Clearwater, Floridas residents of the City of GXearwater, Florida, and are desirous of maintaining the beauty of our City streets and the safsty of motorists approaching, within and leaving the Ci�}� of Clearwater. �. �'rom time to time it has become the practice of many gasoline station operators, including some of your petitioners, to use large display signs on or aoo�it their place o� business se�tiing forth the price or prices of gasoline,. 3. Such signs are ordinarily of a temporary nature, detxacting £rorn the beauty of the City of Clearwater and in many instances cons�ituting a traffic hazard •to motorists within the City of Clearwater. y.. Such signa do not in any �aay add to the safety of the community, and in many instances are tteye-sores.'� 5s Such szgns, because of their temporary nature, are not designed to increasa business. WHEREFORE, your petitioners propose the followin� amendment to Ordinance No. 6�.5 and request that such amenclment be adopted by the Commiasion, after being duly published and read as provided in the City Ordinances of Clearwater, Florida, governing the passage and adoption of City Ordinances: ( Continuecl ) � ,� � ,� :- 3 r� CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG April 1� 9 1955 (Continned) That th� title oi Ordinance No. 645 be amended by (1J Insertin� after that section reading ttPROVIDING FOR MOTEL SIGNS AND AND ACT�VAT�D SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE SIZE OF :SIGNS;t� the followingz �rpROHTBITING THE UNLAVJFUL ERECTION AND MAINTENANGE OF ANY WRITTEN SIGN ON OR ABOUT TEIE OUTSIDE OF AND ON THE GROUNBS OF, ANY GASOLINE STATIQN, FILLING STATION OR SERVICE STATION RELATING TO RATES CHARGED FOR GASOLINE; PRO�TIDING FOR THE ERECTION AND AND MAINTENANGE OF SUCH RATE SIGNS ON UR ABOUT GASOLINE DISPENSIN^v PUMPS IN SPACES PROVI�ED FOR SUCH SIGNS DY THE MANYJ- FACTURER OF SUCH PUMPS;++ �?) Inserting a section to be known as SECTION V(a}, read�n� as follows; "It shall be unlawful for any perso�, firm or corporation who owns ar�d operates or has con�rol of the operation of, or manages, �ny gasoline statir,n, filling station or service s�ation, to erect, maintain and display on or about the outside and on the grounds of any such filling station, gasoline station or ser*�ice sta�ion any written sign setting forth or advertising the rates charged to its customers for the purchase of gasolinp, oil or allied products ns for lubrication, oil changing or allied services provided fos and available at such gasoline station, filling station or service station. n. (3) Inserting immediatelp after SECTION V(a) a section to be known as SECTION V(b), reading as fol].ov�s: 'tAny such persons firm or corporation who owns and operates, or has cQntrol of the operation of, or manages, any establishmen� known as a oasoline station, fillzng station ar service station, �aay maintain and display any v+ritten sign setting forth and advertising the rates charged for gaaoline and allied product�, and lubrication and al�ied services, on or about the gasoline pumps l.ocated in any gasoline station, .filling station or service station wherein the manufacturer of the gasoline pump iias provi�3ed a spaca for the display of rates charged for gasoli.ne or allied pr�dur.ts and lubrication or allied services.TM Signed by forty-six gas s�a�Gion operat�rs March 24, �955 To: Chief George T, I�IcG1a�r�ma From: Wayne T. King 8ubject: Remoi�l of Paxki�g on Jeffords (Haspital Fioute). There was a recommendation and request for tre removal of parking on Jeffords Street from Ft. Harrison Avenue west to Morton Plant Hospital presented to you for official action in January of this year. As of this date I have r,�t received any information as to approval or rejection of said request. I am bringing this matter to your ac�ention again du2 �o the seriousness of tnis hazard. As I stated in my previous request it zs impossihlQ for two-way traffic to move freely with parking permitted on the ;south side. There is no reason �hg th� removal of t�.is parking will work any hardship on residents of the area as drivewaps exist to all residences. The majority of the parking Farticu):arly in the daptime is that of business men and employees from the Fort Harri.son Av�enue business area. As you know, thia street is the main arterp to �he Iiaspital and regardless of circumstanc�s should be open for emergQncy traffic at alI times. Request this matter be brought to the a�tention of the approving authoritg as soon as possible, keeping in mind that the prohibiting of parkin� is the anlp solution until such time as the street is wi�ened. /s/ 6Vayne T, King SVTK:mm Traffic anc� Planning O.f.ficer Marah 27, �955 Honorable Board of City Cammissioners Clearwater, Florida GentlE:aen • At its regular meeting held an March 25, 1955, the Board of Directors of tY�e Clearwaier Federation of Civic Clubs adopted the folldti•ing Resolntion unanimously: ( (:nntinuously j � , ., ,<" �� p `� . � '� � �' � i i CITY CC�MISSION MEETING April t�, 1955 (Cantinued) 3 1..� BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the City Commissioners be requested to order to be prepared as - soon as possible, a comprehensive city-wide Plan for the revamp�ng and modernizing of the City's sewers and �ewage treatment plants and rsquest ihe Citp Engineers ��. to submit an estimate for the completion of such planned work. (2� That the City Commissioners raakz this their Number One Prc�ject and remove, by this undertaking, the ex3sting health hazards from all of our citizens. (3j That the City Engineers be authorized to undertake the above project to its completion, without any assistance from outside engineering f irms, exaept for advice as and when necessarq. (l�) That we are of the opinion our present city engineers are well gualified academically and by exp�rience to undertake such a project to its completion, with added assistance to th�ir staff as shali be fannd nec�ssary. Respectfullp submitted with the desire that ear3y consideration be given the Resolu�ion, and action initiated ear2y in 1955. �s/ F. C. Lucas FGL�js F. C. Lucas, Secretaxy March 2'7, 1955 Honorabl� Board of City Comrnissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: At its regular meeting held on March 25y 1q55, the follo3aing Rmsalution was adopted b;s the Clearwat�er Federation o�' Civic Glubs: BE IT RES�LUED TfiAT the Clearwater Federation of Ci�ic Clubs is in gavor of a second causevcay to Clearwater Beach being built instead oi widening the present causeway and bridg�s. Respectfully, /s/ F, C. Lucas FCL�jg F. G. Luc�s, Secretary March 22, 1955 Hon. Francis �tiddleton Gity 1'�anager C7.2arwater, Florida Dear Mr. Middleton: This offiGe represents Mr, J. R. Burtti.son who owns certain property in Skycrest Subdivision. As you know, there is a drainage easement running East and West through Units 6, �, ��nd q of Skycrest Subdivision; in other woreis, from Nimbus Avenue westward to Arcturas Avenue. Mr. Burnison owr�:.. several lo�s which border ugon this drainage easement. IIp until the past few months this easement, although it is not a desirabYe • situation, has caased no great problem. However, at the �ime �Irs. Doris Alvord�s deve].opment of Unit #10 began the drainage through �he easement increased to a great degree. At the present time the sxcess water fram the lake in Unit #10 drains directly through this easement. As a reault, quite an erosi�n problem has b�erz gresented. Mr. Burnison has contacted most of the owners �long �his drainage easement and has ob�ained an informal agreement whereby tl;ay have agreed to pay a part of the cost of remedying this situation. As I understand it, when the survey was made of this area by the engineers employed by the City in connect�on wii;h tha pronosed bond issu� which was the subject of the las� eTectian, this engineering £irm reca�ended a 2' pipe along this easement for drainage pux�poses, I understand that at the p�esent time the City Engineering Department will require a 4.' pipe in ord�r to carry this water off. IF any increase in the size of pipe is necessary it is believed that such increase is occasioned bp �Y�e diz°ect drainage from the lake in Unit #10. I am attaching a list of persons showing the various lots owned by them. Mr. Burnisan informs me that these people will agree to pay their prorata share of the c�st of 21�� pipe on a front footage basis along 'their individual lots if the City will install the pipe, or if tha City desires to install a larger pipe, they will contribute their prorata share above �tated for the 2I�.+� pipe, the City to contribute the balance. (Continued) CITY COMMISSTON MEETING ApriT �., 1955 ;Continued) In same places at the dams this water has backed up in poals 5' or 6't deep which cons�titutes a hazard to children and also in certain spots creatss a mosquito breeding probl�m. For this reason it is desired that ihis matter be placed upon th� agenda for cons�deration by the G'�ty Co�ission just as soon as possible in the Hope that the situation may be alle�riated. The owners involaed. do not feel that they should bear the full cost of th?s project inasmuch as the water aatually drains and benefits oth�r pr�perty than their own. It will be appreciated if you will advise me as soan as possible when this matter will be heard by the Commission, Verp truly yours, ATC/js /s/ A. T. Cooper, Jr. G.C. Mx�. Burnison Skvcrest �ubdivision Richard F. Schmid, Block B, Unit 6, Lot $. Wm. A. Koester, Block B, Unit 6= Lot 6 J. R. Burnison, Black C, Unit 6, I�ot 5 J. R. Burnison, Block c, Unit 6, Lot 6 C. A. Jacobsen, Block D, tlnit 6, Lot 5 Jack Burnison, Block �, Unit 6, Lot 6 Mr. Jorgenson, Block D, Unit 7, I,ot 5 J. R. Burnison, Block �, Unit 7, Lot 6 J. R, Burnison, Block E, Unit 7, Lot 6 E, W. Jaokson, Jr., Block E, Unit 7, Lot 5 John W. Foreman, B1ock G, Unit ?, Lot 5& 6 Arthur Rutenberg, Block B, Unit $, Zot 5 Arthur Rutenberg, Block B, Ur,it $, Lot b Andv Tro�ti, Jr., BTock F, Uni� 9, I,ot 5 E. L. Camenzend, Block E, Unit 9, Lot 6 AZareh 2$, �955 Hon. Herbert Brown, i�iagor Commissioner C•ity Commission Clearwater, Fla. Gentlemer_: Xou will prabably reca'l1 that this heach group �cade quite a study of the 'beach traffic groblem last summer and under date of July 2t�th w e addressed a letter to you se�ting forth oar views and recommending that an additional cau�eway be built. This idea was favorably received by the Gommission at that time. Today, due to contia�ued growth uf our city, the problem ras become more ac�te and the complaints o� Iacal citizez�s and tourists much louder. 47e ieel that some action sl�oulcl be started at once to find a solution. In our effort to find a reZatively permanent sol.utior to this problem it appea.red to us thab a caus��way from ti.e north section of the island to the vicinity Af Sunset Point offered the most logical answer. Plans already call for Sunset Point koad to be imgroved through to U.S. 19, This would allow for wider circulation and would direct the f low of traffic away from the already congested downtown area. However, we think the first step toward a solution must be a survey and recommenda- tions by trained specialists. Then the City Commission would havQ sound basis for decision and action. The need is urgent and we feel no tia�e should be lost in trying to iind an intelligent solution to this serious problsm. Yours nery truly, �s� Jes�e G. Smith, Chm. Charles Rudderham Amos Sm�th Henry Heriquez Marshall Farest cc: Traffac Commi�ttes of Chamber of Commerce __. .., ..�� . ��Pa . . � . � . . .. �� . .. . � . � . �i: � � � I' ■ QITY COMNIISSION MEETING Apri.l 4, 1955 April 1�, 1955 Hon. Board of City Cnnunissioners City Hall Clearwater, Fla. Gentlsmen• � I respectfully request the Co�unission's approval of my retirement on June lst according to the provisions of the Employeas Pe�sion Plan. I would also Zike to express my sincere gratitude to the Commiss3on for the consideration it has shown to the City employees by providing for their welfare and security. Sincerely yours, /s/ H. G. Wingo HGW:I�B City Auditor and Clerk RESOLUTION N;HEREAS, on June 25th, 1951 this Gammission adopted a solemn resolu�ion opposing any filling or dredging operations to the West o� Edger�ater Drive along the Clearwater - Dunedin waterfront; and WHEREAS, this Commission is strongly in accord with tne sentiment expressed in such resoluti�n and desires to take necessary steps to prevent any fiiling in this area; and WHEREAS, certain of the propex�ty owners in this arza have agreed to restrict their right to construct fills providing a similar agreement is obtained for all property lying between the southerly boundary of Floridena Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recarded in P1at B�ok 9, page 3�., public records of Pinellas County, Florida, on the South, to the sautYierly botuidary of Aberdeen Street in Dunedin, Florida, on the North, and have requested the City to execut� a similar agreement, copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R.ESOLVED by the Ci�y Commission of the Gity of Clearwater that this Commission is sti11 definitely opposed to an5� filling or dredging operatiflns along the Clearwater - Dunedin waterfront; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City �ommission of the Cit� of Ciearwater that the proper officers of this City be and they are hereby autliorized to execute an agreement not to fill the land owned bp the City in accordar:ce with the terms a.nd conditions qf the p�^oposed agreement attached hereto. THIS Resolution passed and adopted by the City Commission of the Gity of Clearwater at its regular meeting this J�th day of April, A. D. 1955• �sj Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-CONL�iIS SIONER Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo City Auditor & Clerk R�SOI,UTI ON WHEREAS, the BAY HAVEN CORPORATION, a�'lorida corp�ration, has heretofore installed a sewer line and sewage tank and p�amp or. propexty owned by it in �he City of Glearwater, said property being bounded on the East by Osceola Avenue and on the South Up Haven Street, being an unplatted developmant known as Bay Haven Court, wherein a number oi houses and apar�tmen�s have been canstru�ted, and WHEREAS, a survey has recently been made by Leo Butler, registered surveyor, sk�owing the location of said sewer line, sewage tank and pump, a print of said survey being by reference made a part of an agreement ef which a copy is hereto attached, and WHER.EAS, said corporation has recently sold to Nargaret P. Rose the tract whereon saici secaage tank and pump is located, and ha� also contracted to sell the three dwellings located South thereof as shown by said plat, and WFiER•EAS, said corporation and the said Margaret P. Rose have requested the City to take over and maintain said sewer line, sewage tank and pump in accorciance with terms and conditions of said agreement. NOW, THEREFOR�, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commissioner of the City of Clearwater that the said agreQment, of which a copy is hereto attached, is hereby approved and confixmed by said Commission:, and t•he Maqor-Commissioner and City Manager of the City of Glearwater are hereby authoriz�d and directed to execute said agreement for and on b�half of said City. PASSED AND AD�PTED this wth day of April, A, n. 1955. /s� Herbert rde Brown ATTEST : MAYOR-� OMMTS SI ONER /s/ H. G, Wingo CITY AUDT:TOR AND CLERK n