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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April U~, 1955
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, April 18, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the ~ollowing members present:
Herbert M. Bro~n
Jack Russell
Guy L. Kennedy
'N. E. Str an g , Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Mayor-Commissioner
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F. C. Middleton
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G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
City Manager
Asst. City Attorney
Chief' of Police
City Engineer
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The Mayor called the meeting to order and inquired if there were any amendments
or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of April 4th. The Clerk said that
on Page 310, Paragraph One, the words "were equally imFortant" should be added to
complete the fourth sentence. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 4th be apFroved as amended in accordance with copies
furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Maurice B. Thayer, President of the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs,
addressed the Commission asking for more information concerning the proposed
legislative act which ~ould extend the power of the City Commission in various
ways and stated that the Federation would like an opportunity to discuss the con-
templated act with the Commission so the public would be better informed. The
Mayor explained that the act referred to would in effect ratify the leases that
the City Commission already has and would also give the Commission the power to
make further leases. He felt that there was a possibility that certain
leases may be subject to attack. He said the act, if passed by the Legislature,
would be subject to referendum. By consent, it was decided to hold a conference
meeting with representatives from the Federation at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
April 20th, at the City Hall to discuss the proposed legislative act.
The City Manager reported that two sealed bids had been received for one
carload of clay sewer pipe. The bids were read as follows:
~. S. Uickey Clay Mfg. Co., birmingham, Ala. #873.00
Oconee Clay Products, Milledgeville, Ga. 76g.00
After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $768.00
:from Oconee Clay Products Company. Commissioner Russell moved that the Oconee
Clay Products, Milledgeville, Georgia, be given the bid for one car, approximately
35,000 pounds of' clay sewer pipe at $768.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the Manager that ei~ht bids were received for construction
of sanitary and storm sewers in the area between Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Cleveland
Street and aighland Avenue. The bids were read as follows:
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater
E. I. Rutledge, St. Petersburg
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Clearwater
Stansfield Constr. Co., Tffinpa
Newton-Moore Constr. Co., Bartow
Mariani-O'Brien, Inc., St. Petersburg
Ray Birkbeck, Clearwater
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21,155.60
21,054.50
19,900.00
22,S77.50
27,585.00
21,542.00
l8,S44.00
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the Manager and Engineer for
tabulation and return to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russel~ and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney reported that additional petitions had been
received on the subject of model airplane rlying at the Municipal Airport. He
said another petition had been received from adjacent residents making the total
of those objecting one hundred and t~elve and of these, seven had removed their
names from the original petition and were not in favor of the project. Another
petition from proponents of the activity contained the names of thirty-one property
owners. Mr. Lloyd Phillips read a report of an investigation made by the Junior
Chamber of Commerce concerning the project. The report stated first, that the
Civitan Club has offered to take over complete supervision of the activity;
secondly, that the two rings built by the City on which to fly the planes are the
best place to fly the planes; thirdly, a transfer to another site was recommended
such as the area immediately south of' the Pistol Range or an area on the approaches
to Courtney G~pbell Causeway. Mr. Paul Gorges of the Model Airplane Club
addressed the Commission as did Mr. Bernard McMillan of the Civitan Club. Mrs.
Robert Ot~eal spoke against resWJiption of the activity in the Marymont area.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to work with the
Civitan Club in finding a permanent location for the Model Airplane Club of
Clearwater, on that Committee to be the Manager, one Commissioner and a member from
the CivitBn Club, they to meet with the Manager of the Model Airplane Club ~or his
recommendation and then report back to the Commission on a suitable location ~hen
it is available. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 18, 1955
The Mayor appointed Commissioner Strang and the City Manager to serve on the
Committee together with Mr. Bernard McMillan of the Civitan Club.
A letter was read from Mr. Paul Ficht, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
statin~ that the Chamber o~ Commerce proposed in following out the City's desire
to sell the present Chamber of Commerce building on Cleveland Street that the
City provide a site for the proposed new building on North Osceola Avenue on
City property in Coachman Park immediately north of the Gulf Service Station.
The letter stated that architects had been commissioned on April 5th to prepare
sketches of the proposed building, and upon completion of the sketches, the
Chamber would submit a formal request for the Osceola Avenue site. The letter
also sug~ested that a substantial portion of any money resulting from the sale
of the building be used in the erection of a new Chamber of Commerce Building.
Mr. John W. Rowe. President of the Chamber of Commerce. was present and expressed
approval of the proposed site. The Mayor su~,~ested that sealed bids be taken on
the Cleveland Street building. Commissioner Strang suggested including a public
restroom in the new building to be open at all times. Commissioner Strang moved
that the City Commission consider sealed proposals for the disposition of this
building and that the proposer stipulate the amount of money he ~ould pay the City
for the structure and the land and the intended usage of the building; these
proposals to be returned to the Commission on May 16th, 1955, at which time the
City will take them under consideration; the proposals to be on the standard form
reserving the right to reject any and all bids and ~aive any informality; an
earnest money deposit of lO~ in the ~orm of a cashiers check or certified check
to be required; the City to reserve the right to allow a six months period rent
free in which the Chamber of Commerce could occupy the premises and if necessary
to occupy the premises after the six months period, to pay $150.00 a month for
not to exceed three months. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell suggested that the City Attorney be
instructed to look into the feasibility of this procedure. The Mayor suggested
that the City Attorney and the Manager draw up the advertisement for the proposals
and resubmit'it back to the Commission by mail for the Commission's comment and
get it advertised by the end of the week.
Item 4-B, Committee report on request o~ Clearwater Marine Sales. was
deferred to the next meeting.
The City Manager reported that the drainage pipe for the storm sewer at the
corner of San Marco and Manda1ay Boulevard installed at the time Mandalay was
widened runs out into the Gulf and since it was filled up with sand, it had to
be extended once; however, since it is still filling with sand, an estimate of
$400.00 was presented to extend it twenty feet further into the Gul~. Commissioner
Strang inquired if the possibility of installing a sump pump had been considered
and the Engineer reported that it had but an estimate of cost was not ready at
the present time. After some discussion, the Engineer was instructed to bring
back a report and plans on putting in a sump pump system for this area near San
Marco Street off ~andalay and compare with the pipe method submitted here today.
A letter was read from Mr. Earl D. Wilson, Secretary of the Chamber or
Commerce Special Events Committee, recommending that the Chain of Missionary
Assemblies in Clearwater be allocated $50.00 to help in expenses incurred in
bringing its programs to Clearwater. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that the
letter be returned to the Special Events Committee for more details on the
request. A second request was presented by the Mayor, on behalf of the Florida
Philharmonic Society, who explained that the Society had originally requested a
donation of $1,800.00 from the City and was allotted the sum of $500.00. Due to
a misunderstanding, the Society thou~ht the City was going to give the complete
amount and ~inished the season $1,300.00 behind. Commissioner Kennedy moved
that the Florida Philharmonic Society through Mr. Joe Houze, President, be given
$1,300.00 as requested but that the Commission was not establishing a precedent
for another year. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
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In regard to tiE Rese lution wh ich would vacate the part of' Kipling Plaza
lying east of the east line o~ Bay Esplanade, the City Attorney explained that
the Resolution had been amended but that Mr. Robert W. Wilson attorney, who is
representing the owner of part of Lot 4, Replat of' Block 54, ~andalay Subdivision,
was not present. In answer to an inquir.ys the City Engineer stated that the
storm sewer was located in the north ten feet of the south 108 feet of Lot 4.
Block 54. By consent, it was decided to defer the matter until Mr. Wilson could
be present.
The City Commission acting as Trustees of the Employees Pension Fund con-
sidered a letter from the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
recommending that H. G. Wingo, Cit~ Glerk, who has requested retirement beginning
June 1st, be granted a pension of ~2l9.70 per month effective June 1st, 1955.
Commissioner Strang moved that the pension in the amount of $219.70 per month be
approved for Mr. H. G. Wingo effective June 1st as per the letter from the
Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained that the work order for $1,445.00 for replacing
the Walk-Wait lights at the intersections of Cleveland and Fort Harrison.
Cleveland and Osceola and Cleveland and Garden with new, easier to read Walk-
Don't Walk signals included 24 sets o~ lights with two lignts 1n each set. He
said the present lights will be traded in on the new ones. Commissioner Russell
moved that the work order for $1,445.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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CrTY C~ISSION MEETING
April H3, 1955
Commissioner Strang moved that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare
figures as soon as possible on the cost of putting two pedestrian tunnels on Fort
Harrison Avenue, one at th~ North Ward School and one at South Ward School and
one on Drew Street at Corona for the Skycrest Elementary School. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Item 4-r, "Report from Committee on doulevard Heights Sanitary Sewer
Assessments" was deferred as the Committee planned to meet on Wednesday morning,
April 20th, at 9:)0 A.M.
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Item 4-J, "Reappointment of Library Board", was deferred to give time to
check with the members to see if they would accept the appointments.
The City Manager reported that he had recei ved a le tter from Mr. Al Rogers
requesting that his lease in the Marina BuildinJ~ be trAnsferred to Mr. Jack Ransom.
Commissioner Strang suggested ~hat since Mr. Rogers had signed a letter stating
that he had no objection to a real estate office in the Small Marina Building
that Mr. Ransom be requested to si~n a similar letter. The City Mmlager said
he would consult Mr. Ransom on it. Commissioner Russell moved that the assignment
of the lease be approved and the m~tter be turned over to the Legal Department
and the City J.'J.anager to effect the transfer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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The City Manager pointed out that Exeter Street one block north of
Gulf-to-Bay runs east from Lake Drive to Duncan Avenue and from there the same
street continues east as Rainbow Drive. He suggested that the name of Exeter
Street be changed to Rainbow Drive. Commissioner Strang moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare a Reso lut ion changing the name of Exeter Street
to Rainbow Drive. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of June 29,
1953, concerning the proposal of Mr. Thos. B. Harrington to pay the cost of
materials to relocate a storm sewer nlnning diagonally across the easterly half
of Block B, Oak Hills Suhdivision, and to give the City an easement to relocate
the s~wer if the City would pay the cost of the construction of the sewer. He
quoted a motion to the effect that a work order was approved for $2,000.00, of
which approximately $855.00 was to be paid by the property owner, the balance to
be paid by the City. Mr. Harrin~ton was present and stated that he was ready to
build on the property and would like to have the sewer relocated in the immediate
future. In re-affirming ourmoticn made on June 29, 1953, Commissioner Strang
moved that a work order for $2,000.00 be approved for the relocation of a storm
sewer line in Block B, Oak Hills Subdivision, contingent upon the owner paying
the City $855.00 for the pipe, the City to furnish the labor and that the
necessary easements required by the Legal and Engineering Departments be obtained.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read on its firRt reading Ordinance 677 which would annex
Druid Acres First Addition. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 677 be
passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carri,ed unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 677 be considered on its second
reading by title only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read
Ordinance 677 by title only. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 677 be
passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Ken nedy and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 678 which would annex
acreage in Section 22-29-15 to be platted as Salls Subdivision Units 1, 2, and 3.
Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 678 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 678 be considered on its second
reading by title only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance
678 by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 678 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously.
The C it}' Clerk reported t. ha t the Ci ty some ye ars ago had so ld to Mr. D. J.
Raye and his wife Lots 7, a, and 9, Block E, Navajo Park Subdivision, for the sum
of $aoo.oo, the consideration being payment of $300.00 in cash and a mort~age in
t~e sum of $500.00. He stated that the records have been checked and show that
the mortgage had been paid but never satisfied of record. Commissioner Bohannon
moved that the proper City officials execute the satisfaction of mortgage
between the City of Clearwater and D. J. Raye. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 18, 1955
The City Manager presented an application from Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clements
for permission to construct a trailer park to be known as Joyland Trailer Park
on a site located on the south side of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard 920 feet east of
Belcher Road. The Zoning Board recommended approval of the application. The
City Engineer stated that the plans had been approved by the State Health
Department and he recommended that the curb cut be approved by the State Road
Department as well as the Engineering Department. According to the Zoning Board's
recommendation, Cornmissi oner Stran~ moved the approval of the Joyland Trailer
Park subject to the notations made by the City Engineer. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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The City Manager requested an expression of opinion from the Commission as
to whether the request of Mr. William J. Castagna to rezone Lot 6 Greenwood
Hill Subdivision, for Business use should be advertised for a Pubiic Hearing.
He reported that the Zoning Board had recommended denial of the request for the
reason that it would be creating a business in an otherwise residential
neighborhood. By consent, the Manager was instructed to advertise the matter
for a Fublic Hearing if requested to do so by the applicant.
The City Manager presented for the Commission's approval a replat of
Sirmons Heigh~s Subdivision. After checkine the proposed replat, it was discovered
that the plat included the original subdivision, some of the acreage belonging to
Mr. B. H. ~irmons which is now inside the City limits and also showed part o~ Mr.
Alfred Wyllie's property. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to ask
Mr. Sirmons for an accurate plat, preferably a copy of the linen plat.
Item 6-D, "Approval of plat for 1st Addition to McVeigh Subdivision"
was deferred.
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The City Manager presented a proposed plat or Highland Terrace Subdivision
for approval of the Commission stating that Mr. William M. Goza, Jr., as Trustee
had signed the contracts in accordance with Ordinance 6)2 for improvements in
the subdivision and was applying for annexation to the City. Mr. Goza addressed
the Commission stating that the plat is located east of Pinebrook Highlands
Subdivision and north of Palm Terrace on Hiehland Avenue. Mr. Goza was in~ormed
that it would be necessary to have a signed affidavit stating that there are
less than ten re~istered voters living in the area before annexation proceedings
can be started. The Zoning Board's recorrmendation was read which was that the
plat be accepted and zoned as R-l. The Engineer recommended that the )0 inch
pipe carrying drainage water across Fairmont Street west of Highland Avenue and
across Overlea Street west of Hi~hland Avenue should be changed to a 36 inch
pipe and Mr. Goza indicated that this would be done. The Engineer also recommended
sub-surface drainage in some of the streets including the east portion of Kings
Highway. He pointed out that the plat contained a 16 foot drainage easement
between Highland Avenue and Carlos Avenue and a 25 root drainage easement south
of OverIea Street from Highland Avenue to Kings Hignway. He said these easements
are open ditches and that the City has experienced considerable dirficulty in
maintaining such open ditches. In response to an inquiry by the Mayor as to
sanitary sewer provisions, the City Engineer said that the developer would be
required to pay his pro rata share of the increase in the capacity of the lirt
station. On being questioned, the developer stated that he had not posted a
performance bond as was provided ror in Ordinance 632 and he was informed that it
would be necessary for him to put up a $10,000.00 bond. Commissioner Strang
moved th,e approval of the plat of Highland Terrace Subdivision subject to the
subdivider's putting up a ilO,Ooo.OO bond in accordance with Paragraph 5 of the
City's standard subdivision contract form and according to the provisions of
Ordinance 632, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute the con-
tracts, and that the attorney be authorized to go ahead and prepare the intention
to annex ordinances and that it be zoned R-l in accordance with the Zoning Board's
recommendation. Motion was seconded by Corrmissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
In response to a question from Commissi6ner Bohannon regarding the appointment
of a Planning Commission, the ~ayor requested that the item be placed on the
agenda for the next meeting.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund admitted Vada H. Mullins, Clerk at the Sea-Drama, Winslow
Dixon, Laborer, Public Service Department, and John C. Whisler, Officer in the
Police Department, to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner
Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:43 P.M.
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April 18, 1955
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Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
April 15, 1955
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regular Session in the City Hall Auditorium
on Monday, April la, 1955 to discuss the items listed on the agenda which is
enclosed. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of April 18, 1955
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
Invocation, The Rev. Elmer L. Allen. Church o~ the Ascension.
Approving the minates of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1955.
Opening of bids ~or:
A. Car of Clay Sewer Pipe.
B. Cons~ruction of Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer between Gulf to Bay Blvd.
and Highland Avenue, South of Cleveland St.
Commission's consideration of:
A. Petitions with reference to the flying of Model Planes.
B. Comnittee report on request of Clearwater Marine Sales.
C. Storm Sewer improvements at the corner of Mandalay Avenue and San Marco
on Clearwater Beach.
Letter from Chamber of Commerce (with reference to New Building)
Requests from Special Events Committee. (Chain of Missionary Assemblies
and Philharmonic Society)
Amendment of Resolution disclaiming interest in Lot 4, Mandalay Rep1at.
Letter from Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
Work Order wi~h reference to Walk-Wait Pedestrian Traffic Signals.
Report from Committee on Boulevard Heights Sanitary Sewer Assessments.
Reappointment of Library Board.
Letter with reference to transfer of Lease in Marina. (Albert P. Rogers
to Jack Ransom.)
Recommend ation for changing of name of Exeter St. to Rainbow Dr! ve.
Request for change of storm sewer in Block Bt Oak Hills Sub. (Mr.
Harrirrgton)
Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney:
A. Ordinance #677, annexation of Druid Acres First Addition.
B. Ordinance #678, annexation of Salls Subdivision.
C. Approval of Satisfaction of Mortgage.
Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board:
A. Application for approval of Joyland Trailer Park, Gulf to Bay Blvd.
and Belcher Road.
Request of Wm. J. Castagna for re-zoning of Lot 6) Greenwood Hill Sub.,
corner of Druid Rd. and Greenwood Ave.
C. Request for approval of replat of Sirmons Heights for R-l Zoning.
D. Approval of plat for 1st. Addition to McVeigh Subdivision.
E. Approval of plat for Highland Terrace Subdivision.
Utility Improvements.
Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
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PETI TION
City Commission
City of Clearwater
Pinellas County, Florida
WHEREAS it has been brought to the attention of the undersigned property owners,
residing in the immediate vicinity of the Clearwater Municipal Airport that the
City Commission of the City of Clearwater has been requested by other property
owners to eliminate the flying of model airplanes in the vicinity of the airport; and
WHEREAS the City of Clearwater has on a previous occasion expended a consider-
able sum of money in the construction of adequate facilities for the ~lying of
model airplanes on the premises of the Municipal Airport; and
WH&REAS the undersigned citizens of Clearwater and property owners believe
that it is the duty of the City and of its citizens to provide forms of healthful
recreation for the teen.agers of Clearwater and believing that model airplane
flying and other aceivities connected with model plane clubs is of active benefit
to the curbing of juvenile delinquency and feeling that the operation of model
airplanes on the facilities previously provided by the City of Clearwater does not
act as a detriment to the property owners of the area;
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Apri1 lB. 1955
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NOW, THEREFORE. WE, the undersigned, respectfully request the City of
Clearwater, t,hrough the Board of City Commissioners, to allow the operation, of
model airplanes on the facilities previously furnished by the City of Clearwater,
said facilities being located on the premises of the Clearwater Municipal Airport
and to Eurther encourage the teen-agers of Clearwater to participate in such
wholesome recreational activities exemplified by model airplane clubs and activities.
Signed by thirty-nine persons
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City Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
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Re: Model Airplane Club
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Gentlemen:
The Junior Chamber of COlnmerce or Clear~ater became interested in the question
of model airplane flying at the Clearwater Municipal Airport for the sole
reason that we felt a model airplane club would be a youth activity which would
fit directly into our conception of the responsibility of civic clubs to the youth
of our City. We feel that any recreational facility and program, supervised by
adults in a planned manner, is good for the youth of our City and could be a great
aid in the curbing of juvenile delinquency. On this premise we attempted an
investigation of the controversy concerning the flying of model airplanes. From
this investigauon. we have come to the Iollowing conclusion:
That a model airplane club is a good thing for the youth of Clearwater.
That the facilities at the Clearwater Airport, now in use, are completely
satisfactory.
That supervision, transportation, communication, and first aid facilities
are all adequate at the present location.
That given proper encouragement, the model airplane club would be very
attractive to a large number of the teen-agers of Clearwater.
That constant moving of the site for the flying of planes is most detrimental,
both as to the activities of the model airplane club and to the interest
shown therein by the youth of this City.
That the noise made by the model airplanes while in flight could be and
probably is an annoyance to the Feople living in the vicinity.
If no other facilities be found that are satisfactory. that the model
airplane club be allowed to continue flying from the rings located at the
Clearwater Municipal Airport. but on a reasonable schedule of flying and under
reasonable rules and regulations set up by the officers of the model airplane
club and the operator of the airport.
Using the above factors, we have attempted to evaluate tpe situation correctly and
wish to advise the Commission of our attitude in the matter.
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First: The Givitan Club has come forward and offered supervision and other
organization help with the club and will take on as their main youth
activity project. This is hi~hly to be desired, and the Civitans should
be highly complimented for t his offer.
Secondly: Of all the areas now available for the use of the planes, the two rings
built by the City on the airport is the best place to now fly the planes.
Attention is called to the fact that these rings were put at the airport
by the City under reported objections of a few citizens then living in
this area.
Thirdly: If adequate facilities could be furnished by the City or any interested
private individual at a location which would not in any wise conflict with
the surrounding neighborhood, it would certainly be our recommendation
that this location be utilized. Alon~ with that thought, we have discussed
this matter with the officials of the model airplane club and have been
informed all they are lookin~ for is that facilities be made available to
them at the present time and that they will be kept available to them so
the ma ro erl brin~ into the club the outh of this Cit who will have
the right to think they shall be able to continue in their act vitieso
Therefore. if an area would be set aside for the use of the boys and the use of
the members of the model airplane club and should be designated as such, it is our
hope that this will be done. In searChing for an area, only two suggestions have
been made:
1. That. t.he area immedia-cely South of the Pistol Range be user} for this purpose.
2. An area on the approaches to the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
We have no preference. but feel that the members of the modesl airplane club and
its oEficers whould have a deciding voice in ~hich location would be more preferable.
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April le, 1955
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In view of this, the JayCees certainly did not and do not wish to cause any
annoyance or inconvenience but we felt that the youth of the entire City would
be benefited by a youth activity program such as model airplanes but that if the
opportunity for so enjoying this activity were to be offered, that the club would
have to be located at a permanent site. The objection being made was made without
the offer of any affirmative assistance to the club and our investigation was made
with the hope of being able to recommend positive action which would satisfy both
the residents of Marymont and the youth of our City interested in model airplanes.
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This report is made in writing
position taken by the JayCees.
manner possible in making this
progress of our City.
so that there could be no misunderstanding of the
We stand ready to aid and assist you in any
decision or other decisions affecting the further
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fS/ Lloyd M. Phillips
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Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
April 15, 1955
As your telephone message yesterday indicated the Commission's desire to soon
advertise for bids on the sale of the present Chamber of' Commerce building,
it was felt that both the City Commission and the Chamber of Commerce should be
as near to an agreement as possible on this subject.
In reviewing recent past developments, it is recalled that the Executive Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce met informally with the City Commission and proposed
a plan whereby the present Chamber of Comnerce buildj.ng might be released for sale
purposes and at the same time the Chamber of Commerce would be given the city-owned
property on North Osceola (north of Gulf Oil Station) on which a new Chamber of
Commerce building could be located.
As this proposal seemed to have the wholehearted approval of the entire Commission,
the Executive Corr~ittee of the Chamber was instructed by the Commission to present
as soon as possible an artist's conception of the type of building proposed by
the Chamber for the above-mentioned Osceola Street property.
For this purpose, the architectural firm of' Roy W. Wakeling was employed as the
architect in charge, with the request that the architectural firms of Mallorie &
Vasconi and Edmond N. MacCollin be associated on the project. As these firms were
commissioned to start working on the artist's model on April 5th, it is hoped
their preliminary versions will soon be released.
When the artist's drawing is completed, the Chamber will then be in a position
to follow the Co~~ission's suggestion to appear before it and make a formal request
for the Chamber to acquire the Osceola Street property.
It is hoped that following a completed agreement on the Osceola Street property,
the Chamber and the city might reach some fUrther agreement on using a substantial
portion of the money to be received from the sale of the present structure in ~he
erection of a new Chamber of Commerce building.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Paul H. Ficht, Manager-
Secretary
(Chamber of Commerce)
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Mr. Francis C. Middleton:
City Manager
Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Mr. Middleton:
April 1, 1955
Re: Chain of Missionary Assemblies $50.00
The Special Events Committee has been referred requests from the above mentioned
group and after consideration we wish to submit the following recommendations.
The co~~ittee feels that the work being done by the Chain of Missionary
Assemblies in Clearwater warrants them being allocated $50.00 to help in expenses
incurred in bringing such excellent programs as this Assembly offers to Clearwater.
Respectively submitted,
Special Events Commit~e8
/s/ Earl D. Wilson,
Secretary
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C IT! COMMISSI ON MEETING
April 18, 1955
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F. C. Middleton, City Manager
S. Lickton, City Engineer
Joyland Trailer Park
April 12, 1955
The applicat.ion for proposed Joyland Trailer Park, has been checked by this office.
The applicat.ion is in order.
The necessary curb cut shall be approved by the St.ate Road Department as ~ell as
by the Oity ~ngineer.
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Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. ALVIN CLEMENTS
April a, 1955
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The Zoning Board reconmends that the request for a trailer park be approved,
inasmuch as it is in keeping with the use of the property in the neighborhood, and
the zoning of the property is Business.
Attached hereto is survey and letter of request.
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April 6, 55
Dear City Conwission
And Zoning Board
As co-owners o~ the property described and indicated on the plat attached
to this lotter, we are stating our desires for the same to be approved and zoned
as a trailer park.
We have every intention of serving the trailer people to the best or our
ability and making a beautiful park which we hope to be an asset to the city.
Your kind and immediate attention will be very much appreciated.
Sincerely yours, .
/s/ Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clements
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Honorable City Commission
Trustees of Employees' Pension Fund
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
April 6, 1955
Re: H. G. Wingo, Application ~or
Retirement
Attached hereto is a letter ~rom Mr. H. G. Wingo, City Clerk, requesting that
he be retired under the Employees' Pension Plan, erfective June 1st, 1955.
Mr. Wingo began his employment with the City April 1, 1926. He ~ill be sixty-
four years o~ age November 7th, 1955. This retirement would be according to
Section Five of the Pension Fund Act, which says in part: "Employees who hav..
been in the continuous service of the City for a period of twenty (20) years ~
more shall at their request be retired on an annual pension which sha11 be two
per cent (2%) of the average salary received by said employee for the last ~ive
(5) years of his or her service multiplied by the number ot years of service"
and based on the following calculations:
April 1, 1926 to June 1, 1955 - 29 1/6 years
$22,600.26 - Total salary received last five years
Average per month for five years - $376.71
2% of monthly average $7.5)4
29 1/6 years of service x $7.534 - $2l9~70, total pension per month.
We hereby recommend that Mr. Wingo be granted pension o~ $219.70 per month
effective June 1st, 1955.
Very truly yours,
Advisory' Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/.S/. Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
Is! Dick Nelson
I hereby certify the above dates and calculations to be correct according to the
records of this o~rice.
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/s/ Frank Abernathy
City Treasurer
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 18, 1955
April 5th, 1955.
Advisory Board.
Employees Pension Fund.
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully request your approval of my retirement erfective June 1st,
1955, in accordance with the provisions of the Employees Pension Act.
Ve~ truly yours,
/s/ H. G. Wingo
(H. G. Wingo)
City Clerk.
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March 25, 1955
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that, John C. Whisler, an officer in the Police Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a
"First Classft risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Oct. 1, 1954. He is
under 45 years of age (born June l7, 1921) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be
accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/S{ Paul Kane, Chairman
Is! Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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Mar. 23, 1955
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City o~ Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Winslow Dixon, a Laborer in the Public Service Department, had been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Sept. 9, 1954. He is
under 45 years of age (born Sept. 9, 1923) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be
accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s,! Dick Nelson
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Mar. 28, 1955
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City or Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Vada H. Mullins, a Clerk at the Sea Drama, has been duly examined
by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The, above employee began her service with the City on Sept. 8, 1954. She
is under 45 years of age (born Jan. 14, 1912) and meets the requirements o~ our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be
accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
AdviBor~ Committee of The Employees'
Isl. Paul Kane, Chairman
Is! Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Pension Fund
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CITY COMMIaSION M�.ETING
Apri�. 1$, 1955
The City CAmmission of tha City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, April 1$, 1955, at 1;30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Jack Russel�.
Guy L. Kennedy
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
A1so present wereo
F. C . I�Iiddleton
B. J. Driver
G. T. McClar�¢na
S. I,icktan
Mayor-Cornmissioner
C oram is si one r
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Asst. City Attarney
Ghief of Police
City Engineer
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The Mayor called the meetin, to orcier and inquired if there were any amendments
or corrections to the minutes of th� meeting of April 4th. The Clerk said that
on Page 310, Paragraph One, the wor ds �twere equally important" should be added to
complete the fourth sentence. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the
xegular meeting of 1�pri1 t�th be apgroved as amended in accordance with copies
�urnish�d each member in writing. Motion v�as seconded bp Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Maurice B. Thayer, President of the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs,
addressed the Commission asking for more infor mation concerning the proposed
le�islative act which would extend the power of the City Corrunzssian in various
ways and stated that the Federation would like an opportunity to discuss the con-
templated act with the Commission so the public woul�i be better informed. The
Mayor explained that the act referred to would in effect ratiiy the leases tY:at
the Gity Commission already i�as and would also give the Com�ission the power to
make further leases. He felt that there was a p�ssibility that ce�tain
leases may be subject to attack, He said the act, if passed by the Legislature,
would be subject to referendum. By consent, it was decided to hold a confzrenae
meeting with representa.tives from the Federation at ']:30 P.I�I. on TnTednesdaq,
April 2Qth, at the City Hall to discuss the pxoposed legislative act.
The City t�ianager reported that two sealed bids had been received for one
carload of clay secver pipe. The bids were read as follows:
W. S. vickey Clay i�1fg. Co., �irmingham, A1a. ��73,00
Oconee Clay Product�, NIilled�eville, Ga. 76$.00
After tabulation, the Gity h'Ianager recommende� accepting the low bid of $�76$.00
from Oconea Clay Products Company. Commissioner Russell moved that the Qconee
Clay Products, Mille�igeville, Geor�ia, be given the bid for one car, apprQ xi.mately
35,000 pounds of clay sew�r pipe at �'76$.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
It was repnrted by the I�tanager that eight bids were recaived for construc�ion
of sanitary and storm sewere in the a.rea between Gulf-to-Bay 3oulevard, Clevelax�d
Street and Highland Avenue. The bids were rea�' as follovas:
E. H, Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater
E. I. Rutledge, .�t. Petersburg
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Clearwa�er
Stansfield Constr. Co., Tampa
Newton-Nio�re Constr. Co., Bar�ow
Mariani-0'Brien, Inc., St. Petersburg
Ray Birkbeck, Clearwater
��9,031.00
21,155.60
21,054•5a
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?7,5$5.00
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1�,$44.00
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to thp Manager and Engineer for
tabulation an3 return to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by
Cammissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney reported that additional petitions had been
received on the subjact of model airp],ane flying at the Municipal Airpart. He
said another petition had been recei�ed from adjacent residen�s making the total
of those objecting one hun�red and tvielve anc� of these, seven had removed their
names from t he original petition and were not in favor of tlie project, Another
petition from progonents of the act:ivity cUntained the names of thirty-one prop�r�y
owners. Mr. I,loyd Phillips r�ad a reFort of an investigation made by the Junior
Cyamber of Commerce concerning the prcject. The report stated 1"irst, that the
Givitan Glub has offered to take over comglete supPrvision of the activity;
secondly, that the two rings built by the C�_ty on which to ily the planes are the
best place to fly the planes; thirdly, a transfer to another site was recouunended
such as tlze area immediately south of the Pistol R3nge or an ar.ea on the approaches
to Courtney CampY�ell Causeway. i�r. Paul Gorges of the Model 9irglane Club
addressed the Commission as did Mr. Bernard i�IcMillan of' the Givitan Club. Mrs.
Robert O�Neal spoke against resu�r�ption of the acLivity in the i�Iarymont area.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Maynr appoint a Commit�ee to work with the
Civitan Club in finding a permanenL location for the Model Airplane Glub of
Clearwater, on that Committee to be the Manager, one Commissioner and a member from
the Civitan C1ub, they to meet with the Manager of the i�ic,del Airplane C1ub ior his
recommendation and then repor� back to the Commission on a suitable location when
it is available. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMZSSION NEETING
April 1$, 1955
The Mayor appointed Commissioner Strang and the City Manager to serve on the
Committee together with Mr. Bern�rd McMillan of the Civitan Club.
A letter was read from Mr. paul Ficht, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,
stating that the Chamber cf Commerce pxoposed in £ollowing out the City's desire
to s�ll the present Chamber o� Gommex�ce building on Clevelanci 5treet that the
City provid8 a site for the proposed new building on North Osceola Avenue on
City property iri Coachman Park immediately north of the Gulf Service Station.
The letter stated that architects had been commissioned on April 5th to prepare
sketches of tne proposed building, and upon complation of the sketches, the
Chambes would submit a�'ormal requ�est for the Osceola Avenue site. The letter
also suggested that a substantial portion of any m�ney resulting from the sale
of the building be used in the erection of a new Chamber o£ Commerce Buil�ling.
Mr. John W. Rowe, President of the Chamber of GommercP, was present and expressed
aFproval of the praposEd site. The Mayor suggestec] that sealed bids be taken on
the Cleveland Street building. Gommissioner Strang suggesLed including a public
r�stroom in the new building to be open at all times. Commissioner Strang moved
that the City Commission consider sealed proposals far the disposit ion of this
building ard that the proposer stipulate the amount of money he would pay the City
for the structure arri the land �nd the intended usage of the buildin�; these
proposals to be ret,urned to th� Corarr,ission on May 16th, 1955, at which time the
City will take them under consideration; the proposals to be on the standar� form
reserving the right to reject at�y and all bids and waive any informality; an
earnest monep deposit of 10� in the for� of a cashiers �heck or certiFied check
�o be required; the City to reserve the right to allow a six months period rent
free in which the Ghaivber of Commerce could occupy the premises and zf necessary
to occupy the premises after the six months period, to pay �150.00 a mc�nth for
no� to exceed tipree months. I�fotic,n was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried un2nimc�usly. Commissioner Russell suggested that the �ity Attorney be
instt�ucted �o l.00k into �':�.e ��asibility of this procedure. The Mayor suggested
th�t the City Attorney an� the Manager draw up the advertisement for the proposals
and resubmi�`it back to the Commission by mail for the Commission's eomment and
get it advertised by the end of the week.
Item y.-B, Committee report on requsst of Clearwater Marine Sa1es, was
deferrea to the r.ext meeting.
The City I�anager reported that the drainage pi�e for the storm sewer at the
corner of 5arx Marco and Mandalay BAulevard insta�.led at the time Mandalay was
wiciened runs out into the Gulf and since it was filled up with sand, it ha3 to
be extended once; however, since it is still filling with sand, an estimate of
�p�.00e00 was presented to extend it twenty feet fu.rther into the Gulf. Commissioner
Strang inquired if the possibility of installing a sump pump had been considered
and the Engineer reported that it had �,ut an estirnate of cost was not ready at
the present time. After some discussion, the Engineer was instructed to bring
�ack a report and pTans on putting in a sump pump system for �his area near San
Marco S�reet off i�an�a3ay and comgare with the pipe method submitt�d here today.
A letter was read from Mr. Ear1 D. Wilson, Secretary of the Cham�er of
Commerce Special Events Gommittee, recommending that the Chain of Missionary
Assemblies in CTaarwater be alTocated �50.00 to he 1p in expenses incurred in
bringing its programs to Clearwater. Commissioner Kennsdp suggested that the
letter be returned to the Special Events Committee for more details on the
reguest. A second request was presented by the Mayor, on behalf of the Florida
Philharmonic Society, who explained that the Society had originaily requested a
donation �f �l,$00.00 from the �i�y an.d was allotted the sum of �500.00. Due to
a misunderstandingr the Society thought �the City was going to give the complete
amount and finished the season �1,300.00 behind. Commissioner Kennedy moved
that the Floricia Philharmonia Society through Mr. Joe Houze, �'resident, be given
�1,300.00 as requested bu� that the Cormnission was not establishing a precedent
.for another year, Motion was seconded by Commissioner BoYzannon anri carried
unanimously.
In regard to the Resolution which would vacate the part of Kipling P1aza
lying east of the east line oi' Bay Esplana�le, the City Attornep explained that
the Resnlution had been amended but that tdr. Robert P�. Wilson attorney, wY.o is
representing the ovaner of part oi Lot 1;., Replat of Block 51�, ��andalay Subdivision,
was not pr2sent. In answer to an inquiry, the Cxty Engineer stated that the
storm sewer was located in the north ten feet oF the south 10$ feet of Lot �.,
Block 54• By cox�sen�, it was decided to defer the matter until Nir. Wilson could
be present<
The City Cornmission acting as Trustees of the �mployees Pension Fund con-
sidered a letter from the Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
recommendino that H. G, Wingoy Cit Clerk, who has requested retirement beginning
June lst, be granted a pensi.on of �219.70 per morth effective June lst, 1955•
Commissioner Strang moved that the pension in the amount of �219.70 per month be
aFproved for Mr. H. G. Wingo effective June lst as per the letter from the
Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund. Motion was s�conded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained that the work order for �1,1��.5.00 f�r replacing
the Walk-Wait lights at the intersections of Gleveland ar,d Fort Harrison,
Cleveland and Osceola and Cleveland and Garden with new, easier to read u/alk-
�on't Walk signals a.ncluded 2t� sets ci lights with two lights in ezch set. He
said the present lights w ill be traded in on the new ones. Commissioner Russell
moved that the work order for $�1,41�5.C�0 be approved. Motion �as seconded by
Commiasioner Bohannon and carried unanim�usl.y.
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CIfiY COMNIISSION MF�:TING
Apxil 1$, 1�55
Commissioner Strang moved th�t the Gity EnginEer be instructed to prepare
figures as soon as possible on the cost og putting two pedestrian tunnels on Fort
Harrison Avenue, one at �he North z�lard School a.nd one at South Ward School and
one on Dsew Street at Corona £or the Skycrest Elementary School. Motion was
seconded by �ommissioner Russell anc3 carried unanimously.
Item 1�-I, ttReport from Committee on �oulevaxd Heights Sanitary Sewer
Assessr,ients���;�as deferred as the Committee planned to meet on Wednesday morning,
April 20th, at 9:30 A.M.
Item 1�-J, T�Reappointment of` Library Board", was deferred to give time to
check with the members to see if they would accept the appointments.
The Ci�y Manager reported that he had received a l�tter .from Mr, A1 Rogers
requesting that his lease in the I✓arina Buildin; be trar_sferred t� Mr. Jack Ransom.
Commissioner Strano sug;ested t�at since Mr. Rogers had signed a letter stating
that h� had no okjecti on to a real zstate office in the Small Marina Building
that Nir. Ransom be rzquested to sign a similar letter. The City I+�anager said
he would consul.t Mr. Ransom on it. Commissior,er Rus�eli moved that the assignment
of the lease be approved and the matt�r be turned over to the Legal Department
�nd the City 1`+anager to effect the f;ransfer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
BoY�annon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager pointed out that Exeter Street one block nor�h of
Gulf-to-Bay runs east from Lake Drive to Duncan. Aventze and from there the same
street continues east as Rainbow Drive. He suggested that �he name of Exeter
Street be changed to Rainbow Drive. Commissioner Strang movad that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare a Reso lution changing the name of Exeter Street
to Rainbow Drive. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ru�ssell and carried
unanimously.
The C�.ty kttorney read an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of June 29,
1953, concerning the proposal of Mr. Thos. B. Harrington to pay the cos� af
ma.terials tv rElocate a storm sewer running diagonally across the easterly half
of Block By �ak Hills Sul�division, and to give the Citiy an easement to relocate
the sewer if the Ci_ty would pay the cosi: of the construction of the sewer. He
quo�ed a motion �o the effect that a work order was agproved for ,�2,Q00.00, of
which approximately �$55,00 was to be paid by t he property awner, the balance �o
be raid by the City. Mr, Harrin,ton was present and stated that he was ready to
�uild on the property and would like to have tne setaer relocated in the imvediate
future. In re-affirming our.,motion made on June 29, 1953, Commissioner Stxang
moved that a work order for $2,OOO.QO be approved for the relocation of a storm
sewer line in Block B, Oak Hills Subdivision, contingent upon the owner paying
the Gity ��55.00 for tk� pipe, the Gity to furnish the labor and that the
necessary easements required by the Legal and Engineering Departments oe obtained,
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously,
The Gity Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 67% which would annex
Druid Acres First Addition. Commissi.oner Strang moved that Ordinance 677 be
passed on its first reading. Motion �as seconded by C'ommissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved tha.t Ordinance 677 be considered on its second
reading by title only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Mvtion was seconded
by Com:-nissioner Russell and carried unanimously, The City kttorney read
Ordinance 677 by tit�.e only. Commissioner Strang moved that Ord�nance 6�'% bs
�ssed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded bg Commissic�ner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Attornep read on its first reading Ordinance 67$ which would anr�ex
acreage in Section 2z-z9-15 ta be platted as Salls Subdivision Units 1, 2, and 3.
Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 67$ be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang an d carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 67$ be considered on its second
reading by title only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motzon was seconded
by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. 2'he Citp Attorney read Ordinance
67$ by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance b7$ be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commiss3.oner Kennedy and
carried unaniznously.
The City Clerk repor�ed that the City some years ago had sold to Mr. D. J.
Raye and his wife Lo�s 7, $, and 9, Block E, Navaja Park Subdivision, for the sum
of �$00.00, the consideratiori b�ing payment of �300.00 in cash and a mortgage in
the sum of �500.00. He stated that the records have been checked and show that
the mortgage had been paid but never satisfied o�' racord. Gommissioner Bohannon
moved that the proper City offic�als execute the satisfaction of mortgage
between the City of Clearwater and D. J. Raye. Nlotion was seconded by Commissioner
S�rang and carried unanimously.
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CITY GI�MMISSION MEETING
April 1$, 1955
Tine City Manager presented an application from Mr. and Mrs. A1vin Clements
for permission to constrnet a trailer park to be knaw n as Joyland Trailer Park
on a site located on the south sicle of Gul#'-to-Bay Bou3evard 920 feet east o�'
Belcher Road, The Zoning Board recommend�d approval of the application. The
City Engineer stated th at the plans had been approved by the State Nealth
Department and he recommended that the curb cut be a'pproved by the State Road
Department as well as the Engin.eerin� Department. Aceording to the Zoning Board's
recommendation, Commissioner Szrang moved the approval of the Joyland Trailer
Park subject to the notations made by th e City Engineer. Motion was seconded by
Comrr,issioner Kennedy and carrisd unanimouslyo
The City Manager requested an expression of opinior. from the Commission as
to whether the request of Mr. William J. Castagna to rezone Lot 6, Greernvood
Hill Subdivision, for Business use should be advertised for a Public Hearing.
Iie reported tha� the Zonir_g Board had recommended denial af the request ior the
reason that it �ould be creating a business in an etheiwise residential
neighborhood. By consent, the Mana ger was ir.structed to advertise the matter
for a Public Iiearing if requested to do so by the agplicant.
The City Manager presented for the Commission's approval a replat of
Sirmons H�i�hts Subdivisio�. After checking the proposed replat, it was disc�vered
that the pla� zncluded the oraginal subdivision, some of the acreage belonging to
Mre B. H. Sirmons which is now inside the City limits and also showed part of Mr.
!1lfred Wylliets property. Bp consent, the City Manager was instruc�ed to ask
Mr. Sirmons for an accura�e p1at, preferably a copy of the linen plat.
Item 6-D, nApproval �f plat for lst Addition to McVeigh SuY.;division"
was deferred.
The City i�anager presented a proposed plat of Ffi,hland Terrace Subdivision
foz• approval of the Commission stating that Mr. William M. Goaa, Jr., as Trustee
had signed the contracts in 3ccordance with Ordinance 632 for i.mprovements in
the subdivision and was ap�lping for annexation to the City. Nir. Goza addressed
the Commission stating that the plat is located east of Pinebrook� Highlands
Subdivision and north of Palm Tarrace �n Highland Avenuee Mr. Goza was informed.
�hat it would be n�cessary �o have a signed affidavit stating that there are
less than ten registered voters living in the area before annexatian proceedin;s
can be started. The Zonin� Board�s recommendation Vias re.ad which was that the
plat be accepted and zoned as R-l. The Engineer recornmended tha� the 30 inch
pipe carrying drainage water across Fairmont Street west of Highland Avenue and
across Qverlea Street west of Highland Avenue should,be changed to a 36 inch
pipe argl i�r. Goza indicatEd that this would be donee The Engineer also recommended
sub-surface draiaage in some of tne str.eets including the east portinn of Kings
Highway. He pointed out that the plat contained a 16 f'oo� drainage easement
between Highland Avenue ana Carlos Avenue and a 23 foot drainage easement south
of Overlea S�reet from Highland Avenue to Kings Highwa.p. He said these easements
are open ditches and that the City has experienced cnnsidsrable difficulty in
maintai�ing srzch open ditches. In response to an inquiry by the Mayor as to
sanitary ser�er provisions, the Citp Engineer saicl that the de�reloper would be
required to pay his pro rata share oi the increase in the capacity of the Iift
station. On beir� ques�ione�, the developer stated that he had not posted a
performance bond as was provided for in Ordinance 632 and he was inf ormed tha� it
would be nacessary for him to put up a�10,000.00 bond. CommissionQr Strang
moved th�e approval of the plat of Highland Terrace Subdivision subject to the
subdividerTs putting up a,�'lO,OC�0.00 bond in accordance with Paragraph 5 of the
Ci�y's standard subdi.vision contract aorm and according to the pro�isions of
Ordanance 632, and that �he proper off icials be authorized to execute the con-
tracts, and �.hat the attorney be authariz�d to go ahead and prepare the intention
�o annex orda.nances and that it be zoned R-1 in accordance with the Zoning Boardfs
recommendation, i�otion was seconded by Commiasianer Pussell and carra.ed unanimous�y.
In response to � question from Commissioner Bohannon regarding the appointmer�t
of a Planning �ommission, the i�fayc�r requested that the item be placed on the
agenda for the next mezting.
The C�mmission now adjourned as the City Cormnission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund admitted Vada H. Mullins, Clerk at the Sea-Orama, Winslow
lli.xon, Laborer, Public ServicQ Department, and John C. Whisler, OfFicer in the
Police Department, to memberskiip in the Pension Plan on a motian by Commi�sioner
Strang h�hich was seceaded by Commissioner iiussell �nd carried unanimou�Zy.
There being no further business �o come before the City Commis sion,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:43 P.M.
G%����i
Mayor-Commissione
Attest:
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ity Audztor d Glerk �
CITY COi�['4ISSION MEETING
april 1$, 1955
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commis�ioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
April 15, 1955
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Gentlemen:
The �-s.�y Gommissior. will meet in Regular Session in the City Hall Auditorium
on Monday, April 1$, 1955 to discuss the i�ems listed on the agenda which is
enclosad. Meeting tirae will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very truly youirs,
F�M:s �s� F. C, Middletan
City Manager
Enclosures
Agenda - City �ommission �eeting of April 1$, 1955
City Hall Auditorium
1Y30 i.Mo
1. Invocation, The Rev. Eln�r L. Allen, Church of the Ascension.
2. Approving the minutes of the Reo 1ar Meeting af April 4, 1955•
J. Opening of bids for:
A, Car of Clay Sewer Pipe.
B. Construction of Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer between Gulf to Bay Blvd.
and Highland Avenue, South of Cleveland St.
4, Commission's considaration o£:
A. Petitians wzth reference t-o the .�lying of Mod.el Planes.
B. Co�nittee report on request of Clearwater Marine Sales.
C. Storra Sewer improvements at the corner of Mandalay Avenue and San Marco
on Clearwater Beach.
D. Lett�r from Ghamber of Commerce (with reference to New Buildi.ng)
E. Requests from Special Events Committee. (Chain of Missionarq .15semLlies
and Philharmonic Society)
I'. Amendment of R2so�ution disclaiming interest in I,ot �., Mandalay Replat.
G. Letter from Advisory Committe� of th� Employees' Pension Fund.
H. Y�Iork Order with referenc� to Walk-G7ait Pedestriar_ Traffic Signals.
I. Report from Commi.ttee on Boulevard Heights Sanitary Sewer Assessments,
J. Reappointment oi Library Board.
K. Letter with reference to transfer of Lease in i�larina. (Albert P. Rogers
to Jack Ransom.)
L. Recommendation for changing of narae �f Exeter S�t. to Rai.nbow �7riveo
I�I. Reques�; for change of storm sewer in Block B, Oak Hills Sub. (�Ir.
Harrin�ton)
5� CommissionTs consideration of items fram the City Attorney:
A. Ordinance #6'77, annexation of Druid Acres First Addition.
B. Ordinance �b7$, annexation of Salls Subdivision.
C. Approval of Satisfaction of Mortgage,
b. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board:
A. Application fdr approval of Joyland Trailer Park, Gulf to Ba3* Blvd.
and Belcher Road.
B. Request r�f Wm. J. Castagna for re�zoning of Lot 6, Greenwood Hill Sub.,
corner of Druid Rd. and Green�ood Ave,
C. Request for approval of replat of Sirmor.s Heights for R-1 Zoni:ng.
D, Approval of plat for 1st. Addition to McVeigh Subdivision.
E. Approval of plat for Highland Terrace Subdivisiona
7. Utili�y Improvements.
$. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with �he consent o� th�.
Commission.
Adjournment
Corrm ission acting as Trustees for the Pension Plan.
PET-i TION
City �ommission
City of Clearwater
Pinellas County, Florida
WHEREAS it has b�en bro�zght to the attention oi the undersioned �roperty owners,
residing in the imrnediate vici.nity of the Clearwater Municipal Airport that the
City Commission c+f the City of Clearwa�er has been requested by oth�r property
owners to �liminai:e the flying of model. airplanes in the vicinity of the airport; and
WHEREAS the City of Clearwater has on a grevious occasion expended a consider-
able sum of money in the construction of adequate facilities for the flying of
modeZ airplanes on the premises of the Municipal Airport; and
WHERE4S the undersigned citizens �f Clearwater and property ��uners bel9.e.re
tt�at it is the duty oi the City and of its citizens to provide forms of healthful
recreation for the t,een-agers of Clearwater and believing that madel airplane
flyin,�, and other a::tivities connected with �nodel plane clubs is oi active benei'it
to the cuxbing of juvenile delinqtzency and feeling that the operation of madel
airplanes on the .facilities previously provided by the City of Clearwater does not
act as a detriment to the pro perty �wners oi the area;
jContinued)
CITY' CONiMISSION MEETING
April 1$, 1955
(Continued)
�TOW, THEREFORE, WE, th� undersigned, respectfully request the Gi.ty of
Clearwater, through the Board af City Commissioners, to allow the operatzon of
model airplanes on the facilitzes �reviously furnished by the City of Clearwatsr,
said facilities being located on the premises of the Clearwater Municipal Airport
and to further 8ncourage the teen-agers of Gtearwater to participate in such
wholesome recreational activities exemplified by model airplane clubs and activiti�s.
Signed by thirtp-nine persons
April l�, 1955
City Commission
Cit y of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Re: Model Airplan� Club
Gentlemen:
The Junior Charaber of Commerce of Clearwater became interested in the question
of model airplane flying at the Clearwater Municipal Airport for the sole
reason that we f elt a model airplane club would be a youth activity whieh would
fit directly into our conception of �he responsibility of �ivic clubs �o the youth
of aur Citg. We feel that any recrsational facility and program, supervised by
adults ir� a planned rnanner, is good for the youth of our City and could be a oreat
aid in the curbing of juvenile delinquen:cy. On thi� premise we attempted an
investigation oi the controversy coneerning the flying of model airplanes. From
this inve5tigati.on, we have come ta the following conclusion:
1, That a model airplane club is a good thing for the youth of Clearwater.
2. That the facilities at the Clearwater Airport, now in use, are completely
satisfactory.
3. That supervision, transportation, communication, and first aid facilities
are all adequate at t he present location.
�.. That given proper enco uragament, the model airplane club would be very
attractive to a large nnmber of the �een-agexs of Clearwater.
5. That con_stant moving of the site for the flying of planes is most d�trimental,
both as to the activities of the model airplane club and to the interest
shown therein by the youth of this City.
6. That the noisE made by the model airplanes while in flight could be and
probably is an annoyance to the people livi.ng in the vicinity.
7. If no other faczli.ties be found that are satisfactor3�, that the model
airplane club be allowed tn continue ilying from the rings located at the
Clearwater Nunicipal Airport, but on a reasonable schedule of flying and under
reasonable rules and regulations set up by the offic�rs of the model airplane
club and the operator of the airport.
Using the above factors, we have attempted to evaluate the situation co_~rectly and
wish to �dvise ttie Commission af our atti�ude in the matter.
First: The Civitan Club has come forward and offered supervision and other
organixation help with the club and will take on as their main youth
activity project. This is hi;hly to be desired, and the Civitans should
be highly compl?mented for this offer.
Secondly: Of all the areas now available for the use of the planes, the two rings
built by the City on the airport is tYie best place to now fly the planes.
Attention is called to the fact that these rings ivere put at the airport
by the City under reported objections of a few citizens then livina in
this area.
Thirdly: :tf adequate facilities could be furnished by the Citg or any intarested
private individual at a location which would not in any wise confl.ict with
the surrounding neighoorhood, it would certainly be our recor,unendation
�hat this location be utilized. Along with that thought, we have discussed
this matter with the off'icials of the model airplane club and have been
informed ali they are lookin; for is that facilities be mafle available to
them at the present tinte and that thev will be keAt available t� f.hem G„
Therefore, if an area v�ould be set aside for the use of tl�.e boys and the use of
the members of the model airplane club and should be designated as such, i� is aur
hape that this will be done. In searching for an area, only two suogestions have
been made:
l. Tha:t the area immecli �tely South of the Pistol Range be use�l. for this purpose.
2. An area on the approaches to the Courtney Cawpbell Causeway.
We have no preference, but feel that the members of the madeal airplane club and
its officers whould have a decidir_g voice in which location would be more preferable.
(Continued)
CI'PY COMMIS SION MEETING
April 1$, 19:5
(Continued)
In view of this, the JayCees certainly did not and do not wish to cause any
annoyance or inconvenience but we ielt that the youth of the entire City would
be beneiited by a ycsuth activitp program such as moc�el airplanes but that if the
opportunitp for so enjoying this activity were to be affered, that the club would
have to be located at a permanent site. The objection being raade was made without
the offer of any affirmative assistance to the club and our investigation was made
with the hope of being able to recommend positive action which would satisfy both
the residents oP Marymont and the youth of our City interested in model airplanes.
This report is made in writing so that there could be no misunderstanding of the
position taken by the JayCees. P!e stand ready to aid and assist you in any
manner possible in making this decision or other decisions affecting the flirther
progress o� our CiL'y.
LNP:AO
Very truly yours,
/s/ Lloqd M. Phillips
April 15, 1955
i�r. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
As your telephone message yesterdzy indicated the Com.missionTs desire to soon
adver�ise for bids on the sale of the present Chamber of Comrqerce building,
it was felt that both the City Commission and the Chamber of Commerce should be
as near to an agreement as possible on this subject.
In revieraing recent past developments, it is recalled that the Executive Committee
of the Chamusr of Commerce mat informally with tr�e City Couunission and proposed
a plan whereby t he pressnt Chamber of Camrc� rce building might be releassd for sale
purposes and at the same time the Chamber of Commerce would be given the city-owned
property on North Osceola (north of Gulf Oil Station) on which a new CYiamber o£
Commerce building cauld be located.
As this proposal seemed to have the wholehearted approval of the entire Gommission,
the Executive Committee of the Qhamber was instructed by the Comm�ssion to present
as soon as possible an artist's conception of the tyge of building proposed by
the Chamber for the above-mentioned Osceola �treet propertv.
For this purpose, the architectural firm of Roy W. Wakeling was employed as the
architect in cha rge, wxth the request that th e architecbural firuis of Mallorie &
Vasconi and Edmond N. NZacCollin be associated on the project. As these firms were
commissioned ta start working on the artistTs modeZ on April 5th, it is hoped
their preliminary v2rsions will soon be released,
When the artist's drawing is completed, the Chamber wi11 then be in a position
to follow the CommissionTs suggestion ta appear before it and make a formal request
,for the Cha�Aber to acquire the Qsceola 5treet property.
It is hoped that .following a completed agreement on the Osceola Street proper�y,
the Chamber and the city might reach some further agreement on using a substantial
portion af the money to be received frcm the sale of the present structure in �;he
erection of a new Chamber o£ C�mmerce building.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Paul H. Fidht. Manager-
Secre�ary
phf/h (Chamber of Gommerce)
cc - Mr. John Rowe
April 1, 1955
Mr. Franais G. Middletan:
City Manager
Clearwater, Fla.
Re: Chain of Missionary Assemblies �50.00
Dear Mr. Middleton:
The Special Events Committee has been referred requests from the above mentioned
group and after consideration we wish to submi� the followinb recommendations.
The corrunittee feels that the work being done by the Chain of Missionarp
Assemblies in Clearwater warrants them being allocated �50.00 to help in expenses
incurred in bringing such excellent programs as this Assembly offers to Clearwater.
Respectively submitted,
Special Events Commit�ee
/s/ Earl D� Wilson,
EDW�SJ Secretary
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CTTY CQMNITSSION MEETING
Apr�l 1$, 1955
April 12, 1955
To: F. C. Midtileton, City Manager
From: S. Lickton, Cit y Engineer
Subject; Joyland Trailer Park
The application far proposed Joyland Trailer Park, has been checked by �his off;3.ce.
The application is in order.
The necessark curb cut shall be approved by the State Road Department as well as
by the City �ngineer.
April $, 1955
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Gity Managsr
From: NIr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. ALVIN CLEMENTS
The Zoning Board reconunends tha� the request for a�railer park be approved,
inasmuch as it is in keeping with the use of the property ir� the neighborhood, and
the zoning of the progerty is Business.
Attached hereto is survey and letter of request.
OHA•bk
A�.�ril b, 55
Dear City Commission
And Zoning I3oard
As co-owners of the property described and indicai.ed on the plat attached
to this letter, we are stating our desires for the same to be approved and zoned
as a trailer park.
We have every intention of serving the traiTer people to the best oi our
�bility and making a beautiful park which we hope to be an asse� to the city.
Your lcind and immediate attention will be very much appreciated.
Sincerely you'rs, '
/s/ Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clement,s
April 6, 1.955
Honorable City Commission
Trustees of Employees' Pension F�nd
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Re: H. G. Wingo, Applica�tion for
Retirement
Attached hereto is a letter r�rom yIr. ,3. G. Wingo, �ity Clerk, requesting that
he be retired under the Employeest Pension Plan, effec��tive Jur�e lst, 1955.
Mr. irlingo bzgan his employment with the City April 1, 19zb. He will be sixty-
four years of age hovember 7th, i955� This retirement would be according to
Sect3.on Five of the Pension Fund Act, which says in par�: "Employees wno hav �;�
been in the continuous service of the City for a period of twenty (20) years ar
more shall at their request be retired an an annual pension which shall be two
per cent (2�) of the average salary received by said empioyee for the last five
{5) years of his or her service multiplied by the number of years of serv3ce"
and based on tYie �ollowing calculations:
A�ril 1, 1926 to June l, 1955 - 29 1/6 years
�22,600.26 - Total salary received last Five years
Average per manth for five years -�376.71
2� of monthly average �'].SJ�.
29 1/6 years of service x�7.534 -�2.19..70, totai pension per rnontY►.
We hereby recommend that Mr. Wingo be grante� pension oi �2a.9.70 per month
effective June lst, 1955•
Very truly yours,
Advisory Coramittee of the Employees� Pension Fund
' /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
I hereby certify the above datss and calculat;ions to be corr�ect according to the
records pf this ofEice.
/s/ Frank Abernathy
FA:mh City Treaswrer
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CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG
Apri�. 1$, 1955
April 5th, 1955.
Advisory Board.
Employees Pension Fund.
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully request your approval o� my retirement effective June lst,
1955, in accordance with t�e proeisions of the Employees Pen sion Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ H. G. Wingo
(H. G. Wingo)
City Clerk.
March 25, 1955
Honorab�e City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that, John C. Whisler, an oificer in the Police Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a
��First Classt� risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Oct. 1, 1454� He is
under 45 years of age (born June l�, 1921) and meets �he requirer�ents of our
Civil Service. It is hereby re�ommended by the Advisory Committee that he be
aecepted into membersr�ip.
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Very truly yours,
Advisory Committes of The Employess' Pension Fund
/s� Paul Kar.e, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Mar. 23, 1955
Honorable City Commissione�s
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the Citp of Clearwater Employses' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Wi�slotia Dixon, a Laborer in the Public Service Department, had been
duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Cl�ss" risk.
The above employee began his service with the Cii;p on Sept. 9, 19��.. He is
under 45 years of age (born Sept. 9, 1923) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is heraby •recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be
accepted i�ta membership.
3 2.�
Very trtzly yours,
Advisary Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
Mar. 2$, 1955
Honorable City Gommissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As irustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Vada H. Mullins, a Clerk at the Sea Orama, has been duly examined
by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Class�� risk.
The.above employee began her service with the City on Sept. $, 1954. �he
is under y.5 years of age (born Jan. 1�., 1912) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It a.s hereby recommended 'oy the Advisory Committee that she be
accE>,pted into membership.
V�ry truly yours,
Advisory Comm.ittee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
�s/ Dick Nelson
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� CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 1$, 1955
April $, 1955
To: Mr, F. C. Middleton
Froms Mr. 0. H. Andereon, SecTy. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Aighland Terrace Subdivision
The Zoning Board recoramends that we accep� the p1a� of Highland Texrace� Subdivisi.on '
under Ordinance �632, and the Zoning be designated as R-1, single family dweZling3
only.
Attaehed hereto is reque st and plat .
a