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05/09/1955 <'(\'<:, , ~"~'..:" '';'' ":1"" ""::;'.':t.Y"'!~t.,,,,""f. ""'~~<;."'.!r~:<:"'~' "" " ... 1',:, ;... :";' . ~,.. : . ,',. , ',::,-:~ -'~'!1...:;:,~";~;,,;.~;;,;;.1~f;~:i;;;:C,~,;,,:,,,~,;;L~,;,:';:;:.",.,;_,.:.-~,j' ::.,:;:. ,;.:;;.":",;;:,,,",=,:,",,:::~~L~:~0~k:~{L:i:::;k~~i.~1~jiJJtti{i~1~\,~:~~?j}fi;~;~Ais~}~~i~~~i~i 'I..\i .::K *~l ,,~. . .~~i~~1 .......1\iH..(.... ''''.}"..~ .~. ". ,I ~~::;::'~lft;1;bGD , , ""'1 :"r.", .",'" 'r,' ,", "'f ~<4:;t,'::: .}i't~1(1~~r;f;\.. CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 1955 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session ,at City Hall, Monday, May 9. 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 Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Conmissioner Conunissioner Conmissioner Also present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, J~~ G. T. McClamma S. Lickton Ci ty Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the first item to be considered would be the request of the Clearwater Garden Club for 8 site on City property for a Garden Center. The City Manager reported that he had discussed various sites with a Committee from the Garden Club and the Committee had indicated that the site in Seminole Park would be the most acceptable. The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs. Laura F. Porcheron, Garden Center Chairman, which stated that the Board of Directors of the Club had accepted the offer froq the City to develop Seminole Park as the site for the Garden Center but ~ould like to have a formal statement from the City confirming the of~er before presenting the recommendation to the Club. The letter explained that it was impossible to have plans for the Garden Center completed in time to present at the meeting but that such plans would be drawn by a local architect and the garden plans would be developed by a landscape architect. The Manager stated that the tennis courts could be removed as they were in bad shape and had not been used for eight or ten years. He said the City Attorney had stated that the City could enter into such an agreement with the Garden Club if the Commission approved the project. It was pointed out that the gardens of the park would be open to the public. Discussion brought out the fact the shuffleboard courts would also have to be removed but that the bandstand could remain for the time being. In answer to a question as to how much maintenance would be expected from the City, Mrs. Porcheron explained that they would like the Parks Department to do the watering, major pruning and any heavy labor that might be required. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the Garden Club's request be granted and that they be allowed to have the use of Seminole Park as soon as the City can remove - the tennis courts and the shuffleboard courts and any rubble from the grounds. Motion was seconded by Coumissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell inquired if it would be possible to repair the two courts on Maple Street as the wire netting needs repair and grass is growing through the courts. The City Manager was of the opinion that until the Recreation Department creates a program whereby the courts would be supervised and protected, it was useless to repair them as in some cases the nets had been cut to pieces. The Mayor suggested that the Hillcrest Neighbors organization might be willing to take over supervision of the courts. Commissioner Russell commented that there had been requests for more courts at the Municipal Auditorium. He suggested that if there is a tennis organization in the City that they be contacted to see if they might be willing to sponsor the supervision of these courts. In regard to the bids for two i ton trucks and two utility bodies, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $2,709.12 from Kennedy & Strickland Company. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and that the proper authorities issue the orders. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended t~at Mr. Robert G. Whitehead be appointed as City Auditor and Clerk. The City Commission appointed Mr. Robert G. Whitehead as City Auditor and Clerk and directed the City Manager to institute the appropriate appointive documents through the Civil Service Board. The Mayor proposed that the City Attorney draft a Resolution citing Mr. Wingo for his long and meritorious service to the City and to the public, that the Commission spread it on the minutes of the next meeting in a formal fashion and that a certified copy of it be delivered to him by the new Clerk. ;.I..'o( '. .' ' 3 if to: , :'::' :~:,;'~~~:~;;): . ~:(,;:-;'~~~~~~'~: , . "<// I (:\:;':':\~,~/' .. f ,.., p .....,. \ . .~,' ';' , ,';" . , ' T: ' ...,1" _ .... II ',':' ,'" :ll'f~ . .1: . .,"\. .~ ( 1', . j! I, ,;..' }. :.~<i ( " 0, ' ,:'Jtil~[i)','ti. .! :;',;,,\:;:r<:~,:'H,':~:' " ~-~i;){;:;?t:'e':' ,i! ';'. " ";.- .., .' ,. " " 'j p;tl:i'fci0::;, I .\ i ... :' . ~.;)',~ , . :: ,:1. ". ;,. '.' . : " ,~'~, , ' 31.f.7 -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 1955 In regard to the appointments ~or the Library Board, the Mayor explained that Reverend A. T. Cornwell and Mrs. E. L. Pearce were resigning from ~he Board and recommended that Mr. John Martens be appointed as one of the replacements but he would like to defer the other appointment to the next meeting. Ke also recommended re-appointing Mr. Lee L. Baker and Mr. Taver Bayly for three year terms, Mrs. Winifred Stoutwmire for a two year tenm and ~. Martens for a two year term. Commissioner Kennedy moved that Mr. Baker, Mr. Bayly, Mrs. Stoutamire and Mr. Martens be appointed to the Library Board in accordance with the Mayor's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Regarding appointments for the newly created Planning Board, the Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. Arthur M~ Kruse ror a three year te~ to be designated as Chairman for one year, Mr. Wm. E. Harries for a one year tera, Mr. Ralph W. B. Reade for a two year term, Mr. R. B. Norton for a three year term, Mr. Lewis H. Homer far a two year term. Mr. Frank Muscarella, Jr., for a one year term. Commissioner Strang moved that these gentlemen as listed be appointed to the Advisory Planning Board ror the number of years as suggested br the Mayor. Motion was seconded by COlmiss10ner Bohannon and carried unanimous y. Comaissioner Kennedy suggested that the Planning Board within tbe next two or three weeks Deet ~ith the City Mahager to discuss what space they will require and the supplies, equipment, etc., that they will ,need so that an allotment can be made in the next budget. . The City Manager presented a work order providing for the construction of two additional baseball diamonds for Little League Baseball teams at Green Field. He explained that the work or construction, the backstops and a portable fence ~ould cost between $800.00 and $1,000.00. It was pointed out that construction of the diamonds, one in the northwest corner and one in the southwest corner of Green Field. ~ould not interfere with the parking lot on the site. Commissioner Russell moved that the work order for additional recreation facilities for Little League Baseball in the sum of $1,000.00 be approved, these diamonds to be built at Green Field. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A work order was presented by the City Manager to cover the installation of one new mercury type stree~light in the parkway in front of the Municipal Auditorium at an estimated cost o~ $400.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order in the amount of $400.00 be approved far a double mercury light at Pierce Boulevard. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimollSly. The City Manager recommended approval of a work order to install four streetlights on Commodore Street, the Florida Power to pay half the cost, the City's share to be $378.00. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the City Manager that a refunding contract be approved with Mr. Eugene Turner ~or 1,~98 feet of two inch water main installed in Bona1r Hill Subdivision at a cost of f1,100.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the contract be authorized and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comudssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. In ans~er to an inquiry, the City Engineer said that it was planned to hold a Public Hearing on paving Pierce Street between Garden and Myrtle Avenue on Monday, May 2.3rd. The City Manager recommended the installation of 100 feet of one inch gas main to serve 976 Howard Street, Dunedin, at an estimated cost of $60.00, check for which is on deposit. Commissioner Strang moved that the contract be author- ized and that the proper o~ficials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell suggested that the water rate for people outside the City limits be increased 80 that it would be the same as the County wa~er rate. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager be authorized to prepare a scbedule of increased water rates so as to bring the water rates outside the City up to the County water rates. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented copies of pressure recording charts from the water standpipe on Gulf-to-Bay, ~he East Avenue wa~er tank and the Beach water tank. He said the City is using nearly eight million gallons of water per day of which 1,100,000 gallons per day is being received from the connection to tbe County water main. Colonel James Watkins, Civil Defense Director. reported that he, Commdssioner Strang and the Oity Manager had a~eared before the County Commission and requested that the County share in supplying funds for building an observation tower on the Clearwater Marina tor the Ground Observer Corps. Ke reported that they ~ere advised to meet with the County Budget Board which they did. He said ~ha~ a few daY8 later Commissioner James Wood called and advised him that there ~ere no lunds available for this project. Colonel Watkins recommended that the City Commission write the County Commission a letter requesting that they put the item in the new budget and Commissioner Strang joined in the recommendation. Commissioner Russell "-"._-.;.;;';-.,. ~ "-'i........,.. ~. . --. fj~ Wi, ~~::Ji [.,.,1 ",,'".''' l.. c:!\?gf;;'!\. .' .' ',.,' .l i' I I ! i ; , "t,.I. , ~ ;, .: " ,. ... f;:f;:";il~;f~i~~&~:~~"'jiC""'C"""'" ,',' tt . ~ij . l \.{...l f1~ h" 'I~ a1 . !~?1j::~Wf!:.., ,~fl ;;j:W"!i,~i'!1 ';~ll~f~ri ":' ;;,.':H'<';,~_ ~ . : '".' .,,~ '1"" ," ' ~,,:' . J " ',',.H( \,,;:::.."" . ",.1 ..' I : I " , . " , , , ' , ,. , ' i ,', .', ''','' ,\ . t 1" '.' , . . ,', " ~ ' ;.' '".:.,: .'.' . . .M:, . . ":,:{l . ::.\..,', ~: , ,.., .. ..' ., " . . .-". .~- .. -' ;,,", ., .', .\~.~.r"l~ ~',~."":..!.i.\~~....;: , . '",' ,~..' "', '. 3LJ-g -)- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 1955 moved that the County of Pinellas be requested to share equally the coat or construction of an observation tower on the Clearwater Marina for the Ground Observer Corps for the defense of Pinellas County. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. , , ! '\ ',:, ': '-;1.' I '.',', The City Manager recommended the installation of 216 feet or six inch water main on Gilbert Street near Hercules in Marymont Subdivision at an estinated cost of $645.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the work order in the mnount of .6~5.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. , ,', y The City Attorney reported that an inquiry had been received as to whether the Commission would approve renting of one of the Small Marina spaces as a "shoe fixery". Commis sioner Strang moved that the business be appro ved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Regarding the assignment o~ the lease in the Marina from John Campbell to Aubrey Stanley previously approved by the Commission, Commissioner Strang commented that according to the newspaper the business appeared as a partnerShip with Lawrence Thornton still appearing as one of the o~ers. He suggested revision of the assignment so as to incorporate both names. Regarding the relocating of the storm sewer which is diagonally across Block B, Oak Hills Subdivisiop, the City Attorney reported that Mr. Thos. B. Harrington had requested that the sewer easement dated March 3, 1941, be released of record and had stated that he ~ould give whatever other easement the City requires. Commissioner Strang ~as of the opinion that the new ato~ sewer would be in the street right-of-way and a new eaS8nent would not be necessary. He suggested that the sewer be moved first and then the City could vacate the easement. By consent, the City Attorney and the Engineer were il'lStructed to prepare a map showing where the present easement is and where the new sewer will be located. The City Manager reported that he had received a proposal from Mr. Harold Hackney to purchase City property facing on Hercules Avenue i~diately south of the tract sold to Mr. W. L. Bassett. He said Mr. Hackney would like to have 100 foot frontage on tiercules reserving an additional 33 foot strip for access to the property in the rear and would like a depth of 300 to ~OO feet. The Manager asked if the Commission would consider the sale on the same basis as the property sold to Mr. Bassett at $1,000.00 per acre. He said Mr. Hackney proposed to use the property for ~abricating air conditioning equipment. Commissioner Strang moved that the matter be turned over to the Light Industry Council of the Chamber of Commerce ~or its recommendation. Motion 'Was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a plat of Unit A of Bayside No.4, which is a replat of Lots 9 and 23, Bayside No.4. He reported that the City Engineer had approved the plat and the Zoning Board had recommended that the zoning be R-l. It was pointed out that the streets 'Were already paved. Commissioner Strang moved that the plat of Unit A of Bayside No.4, be approved, that the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that the zoning be R-l in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang suggested that the Commission appoint a Committee including the Manager and the Engineer to consider whether the old Everingham property (Lot 1, City Park Subdivision) should be paved by the City and used for parking purposes or if it would be better to lease the property. Commissioner Strang inquired if there were any plans for putting a new mercury type streetlight on Causeway Boulevard between the corner of Coronado and the new lights on the Municipal Pier. The City Manager replied that a lighting plan would be suggested for the new budget which would include new lighting all the way down Gulf View Boulevard and that one block between Causeway Boulevard and the Coronado Hotel. Commissioner Strang asked to be excused from the next Commission meeting as he would be out of town and pennission was given. . ',.' .~; '. " . .:':.<"<i;';/~:: \ ..,'" The City Manager reported that the dredging operation in Stevenson Creek has created an island east of the bridge on Lot 1, Tinney's Subdivision owned by Mrs. Helen Weber, and that she has proposed selling the property to the City for the sum of $3.000.00; however, he thought there was considerable doubt as to the validity o~ her title. He commented that she had at one time orfered to sell the property to the City for $500.00. He also said that she did not 'Want any dredging done on her lot. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed to investigate and see ~hat can be done toward clearing up the matter and report to the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M. ~~ ~/ ~ om S oner , ~~ ~ ty itor and ~lerk . ..-.---,..---~- . ", '. , ..j . i..~" . "..." .... '.!. . !:' . . i; . ~'., . ...... . 'Y': ~" .~~ ~>'~:~~:~1'~~:;:':'.. ~ a; r .. CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 1955 'The City Commission af the City of Clearwater met in special session at City Hall, Monday, May 9, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: iierbert M. Brown Mayor--Commissioner Jack Russell Commissioner Guy L. Kennedy Commissioner W. E, Strang, Jr. Commissioner J. N. Bohannon Cor,unissioner Also present were: F. C, i�li:ddleton Clras. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. �IcClamma S. Lickton City Manager City Attorr.ey Chie� of Polic� City Engineer The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the first item to be considered would be the request of the Clearwater Garden Club for a site on City praperty fbr a Garden Center. The City Manager reported that he had discussed variovs sites with a Committee from �he Garden Club and the Comsnittee had indicated th�t ihe site in Seminole Park would be the most acceptable, The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs. Laura F. Porcheron, Garden Center Chairman, which stated that the Board of Directors of the Club had accapted the offer frc,m the City to develop Seminole Park as the site for the Garden Cent er but would like to have a forma.l statement from the Czty confirming the offer before presenting the recom�endation to the Club. The letter explained �hat it was � impossible to have plans for the Garden Center compl�ted in time to present at the meeting but that such plans would be drawn hy a l�cal architect and the garden plans wouZd be developed by a landscape architeet. The Manager stated that the tennis courts �ould be removed as they were in bad shape and had not been, used for eight or ten years. He said the Citq AttQrney had stated that th� City could enter into such an agrsem�nt with the Garden Club if the Commission apgroved the project. It was pointed out that th e gardens o£ the park would be open to the pu�lic. Discussion brougY�t out the fact the shuffleboard courts would also have to be removed but that the bandstand could remain for the time being. In answer to a question as to how much maintenance would be expected fron the City, Mrs. Porcheron explained t hat they would like the Parks Department io do the watering, major pruning and any heayy labor that might be reo,uired. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the �arden Club's request be 'ranted and th�t they be al�owed to ha�e�the use of Seminole Park as soon as the City can remove the tannis courts and t..e shuffleboard cofarts and any rubble £rom the orounds. hlotion was seconc3ed by Corr,missioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Con��nissioner Russ�ll inquired if it would be possible ta repair the two courts on Maple Street as the wire netting needs repair and grass is grewiag through the courts. The City ianager was o£ the opinion that un��.1 the Recreation Dep�rtment creat,es a pro gram whereby the c��srts would be supervis�d and protected, it was useless to repair them as in some cases the nets had been cut to pieces. The� Mayor suggested that the Hillcrest Neighbors organization might be willir_g to take over superaision of the courts, Commissioner Russell commented that there had been requests for more courts a� the Municipal Auditorium. Iie suggested that if there is a tennis organization in the City that they be contact:ed �o see if they might be willino to sponsor the supervision of these courts. In regard to the bids for two � ton trucks and two utility bc�dies, the Gity Manager recommended accepting the low bid o£ 9�2,709.T2 from Kenneo!y & Stricklnnd Company. Commissioner B�hannon movea that tiae City I�anagerts reco�mmendation be accepted and that the proper authorities issue the orders. Motion was second�d by Commissioner Russell and carried unaniu�ous3y. T�xe City Nanager recommsnded that Mr, Robert G, V7hitehead be appointed as Citiy Auditor and Clerk. The City Commission appointed Nir. Robert G, �tdhitehead as City Auditor and Clerk and directed the City Manager to institute the appropriate appointive documenbs bhrough the Givil Service Board. The Mayor progosed that the City Attorney draft a Res�lution citing J�Qr„ Wingo far his long and meritorious service to the City and to the public, that the Comnission spread it on the minutes af the ner.t mee�ing ir� a Formal f ashion and that a certi£ied copy of it be delivex°ed to him by the new Clerk. 3 �� 1 ��. , _2_ CTTY COMMISSTQN NIEETIN(3 MaY 9, 1955 In regard to the appointments ,for the Library Board, the Mayor explained that Reverend A. T. Cornwell and Mrs. E. L. Pearce were resigning irom the Board and recommended that Mr. John Martens be appointed a� one of the replacements but he would like to defer the other appointment to the next meeting. He a1.so recommended re-appointing Mr. Lee L. B,�ker and Mr. Taver Bayly for three yeax� terms, Mrs. Winii'red Stoutamire for a two year term and Mr. Martens for a two year term. Commissioner Kennedy moved that Mr. Baker, Mr. Bayly, Mrs. StoutamirQ and Mr. &Iartens be appoin�ced to the Library Board in accordance with the Mayor's recommenda�ion. Motion raas seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Regarding appoin�ments for the newly cxeated Planning Board, the Mayor recommended the appointment of Mx�. Arthur M. Kruse for a�hree year term to ba designated as Chairman for one year, Mr, Wm. E. Harries for a one year term, Mr. Ralph W. Bo Reade for a two year term, Mr. R. S, Norton for a three year term, Mr. Lewis H. Homer for a two year t�rm, Mr. Frank Muscarella, Jr., for a one year term. Commissioner Strang moved that these gentlemen as listed be agpoint�d to the Advisory Pla�ning Board for the number of years as suggested by the Mapor. l�otion was seconded bg Co�issioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Coimnissioner Kennedy suggested that the Planning Board within the next t�vo or three w�eks meet with the City Manager to discuss what space they wil.l require and the supplies, equipment, etc., that they will need so that an aJ.lotment can be made in t13� ne�et budget. . The City Manager presented a work order providing for the construction of two additional baseball diamonds .£or Little League Baseball teams at Greer� Field. He explair_ed that the wor k of construction, the backstops and a portable fence would cost between �$00.00 and $1,00�.00. It was pointed out that construction of the diamonds, one in the northwest corner and one in the southwest corner of Green Field, would not interfere with the parking lot on the site. Commissioner Russell move3 that the work order for adaitional r ecreation �acilities ior Littl�s League Bassball ixx the sum of �'?,OOOw00 be approved, these diamonds to be built at Green -Rield. Motion was secer�ded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A�ork order was presented bp the City Manager to cover the installa�ion of one ne�v mercury type streetlight in the parkway in front of the Municipal Auditoriura at an estima�ed cost of �400.00. Commissioner Stran� moved that the �ork order in the amount of �400,00 be approved far a double mercury light a� Pisrc� Boulevardo Motion was secottded by �ommissioner Russell and carried unanimous ly. The City Manager recommended approvaT of a work order to inatall four streetlights on Commodore Street, the Fldrida Power io pay half the cast, the Citp�s share to be �37$.00. Cammissi.oner Bohannon moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried nnanimously. It was recommended bq tne City Manager that a refunding contract be approved with Mr. Eugene Turner for 1,49$ feet of two inch water main installed in Bonair Hill Subdivisxon a� a cost of �1,100.00, Comma,ssioner Strang muved that th� contract be authorized and the proper offieials be a�zthorized to execute i�. Nlotinn was seconded by CommissionEr Bohannon and carried unanimously. In answer to an inquiry, the C:ity Engineer said tha� i.t was plannec3 to hold a Public Kearing on paving Piez�ce Street between Garden and Myrtle Avenue on Mondayf May 23rd. The City �lanager recommended the installation of 100 feet of one inch gas main to �erve 976 Howard Street, Dunedin, a� an estimated cost of �60d00, check for which is on de�osit. Commissioner Stramg moved that the contract be author- ized and ihat the prope. officials be autho�izad to execute it. Nlotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried nnanimouslyo Cocamissioner Russell suggested that the watex rate %r people outside the City limits be increased so that it would be the same as the Countf water rate, Commissioner Russell mov$d tiaat the Citp Manager be authorized to prepare a schedule o�' inereased water rates so as to bring the water rates outside the City up t� the County water rates. Motion was second�d by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented copies of pressure recording charts from the water standpipe on Gulf-to-Bay„the East Avenue water tank and the Beach water tank. He said the City is using nearly eighb millian gal3ans of w�ter per day of which 1,100,000 gallons per day is being receivnd from the connection to the Countp water main. Colonel James tiVatkins, Civil Defense Director, reported that r.e, Commissioner Strar.g and the Citp Manager had appeared befare the County Commission an�i requested ` that the County share in supplying funds ior builfling an observation to�er on the C1,earwater Marina for the Graund Observer Corps. He reported that they were advised to meet caith the Cour�ty Budget Board which they did. Hs said that a fc��a days la�er Commissioner James Wood calZed and advised him that ther� were no funds available for this project. -0olonel Watkins recommended that the Gity Commission write the County Commission a letter requesting that they put the item i� the new budget and Commissioner Strang joined in the recommendation. Commissioner Russall � �g -3- CITY GOMMISSION iKEETING May 9, 1955 moved that the County �f Pinellas be requested to share equally the cost of construction of an observation tower on the Clearv�ater Marina i'or the Ground ObservEr Corps for the defense of Pinellas County. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously, The City Manager recommended the installation of 216 fee�t of six inch water main on Gilbert S�reet near Hercu7.es in Marymont Subdiaision a� an estimated cost of �6w5.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Managerts recommendation be approveci and the wor�c order in the aar�unt of �6�.5.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell an d carried unanimously, The City Attorney reported t hat an inquiry had been received as to whether the Gommission would approve renting of one of the Small Marina spaces as a nshoe fixerytt Commissioner Strang mored that the business be aFproved. Motion was seconded by Comraissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Regarding the assignment of �he lease in the �tarina from John Qampbell ta Aubrey Stanley previously a�proved by the C�mmission, Commissioner Strang commented that according to the newspaper the business appeared as a partnership with Lawrence Thornton s�ill appeai-ing as one of the owners. He suggested revisYon of the assignment so as to incorporate both names. Regarding the relocating of the storm sewer which is diagonally across Block B, Oak Hills Subdivision, the City Attorney reported that Mr. Thos. B. Harrington had requested that the sewer easement daced March 3, 19L�1, be released o� record and had stated that he would give whatever other easement the City requires. �Commissioner Strang was of the opinion that the new storm sewer would be in the street right-of-�ay and a new sasement would not be necessarp. He suggested that the sewer be moved first arxi then the City could vacate the easement. By consent, the City At�orney and the Engineer were instructed to prepare a map showing where the present easement is and where the new se�rer wyll be Iocated. The City Manager repor�ed that he had received a proposal from Mr. Harold Hackney to purchase Cit y property facing on Hercules Avenue immediatel� south of the tract sold to Mr. Vi. L. Bassett� He said Mr. Hackney would like to have 100 foot frontage on �ercules reserving an additional 33 foot strip for acaess to the property in the rear and would ].ike a depth of 300 to 400 feet. The Manager asked if thE Com�ission would consider the sale on the same basis as the property sold to Mr. Bassett at �1,000.00 per acre. He said Mro Hackneg proposed to use the property for £abricating air conditioning equipment. Commis.sioner S'cr.�ng moved that the ma�tter be turne� over to the Light Industry Gouncsil of the Chamber of Commerce for its recommendation. Motion was seconded by Com�,n3ssioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a pl.at of Unit A of Bayside No., !�, which is a replat of Lots 9 and 23, Baysids No. 4. He reported that the Gity Eng�.neer had approved the plat and the Zoning Board had recommend�d that the zoning be R-1. It was pointed out that the streets were already paved, Commissioner Strang moved that the p1aL- of Unit A of Bayside No. 1�T be approved, that the proper officials be authorized to execute it and that the zaning be R-1 in accordance �ith the Zoning Boardts recommenda�ion. Motion was seconded by Commissxoner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang sug;ested �hat the Coramission appoint a Co�ittee including the Manager and the Engineer to consider whether the old Everingham propert;y (I,ot 1, Citp Park Subdivision) should be paeed by the Citp and used for parking purposes or if it would be better to lease the propertyo Commissioner Strang inquired ii there �vere any plans for putting a new mercury type streetlight on Causeway Boulevard between the corner of Coronado and the new lights on �he Municipal Pier. The City Manage� replied that a lighting �lan woulci be suggested for the new budget which w�uld include new lighting all the way down Gulf View Boulevard and that one black between Causeway Boulevard and the Coronado Hotel. Commzssioner Strang asked to be excused from the next Commission meeting as he would be out of tawn and permission w as given. The Gity Manager reported that the dredging operation in S�evenson Creek has created an island east of the bridge on Lot l, Tinneyts Subdivision owned by Mrso Helen Weber, and that she has proposed selling the property t�o the �ity for the �um of "�3,OOO.GO; however, he thought there was considerable doubt as to the vaiidity of her title. He commented that she had at one ti� of£ered to sell ths �rroperty to the City for �500.00. He also said that she did not want any dredging done on her 1ot. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Attorney and the Cit� Manager be ins�ructed to investigate and see what can be done toward clearing up the matter and report to the Commission. Motion was seconde� by Cammissioner Russell and carried unanimously, Thez^e being no fur�her business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 F.Mo Attest: � , City, {�u itor and Clerk l/ D`-"� i' Mayor- ommissi.oner r �• . CITY CONIIvIISSION NIEETING May 9, 1955 NTayor Conimissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russzll, W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon �Y 6, �-955 � Gentlemen: �- The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Nionday, May 9, 1955 at 1:30 P.M. in the C'ity Hall Auditorium to disauss the items as listed beluw� l. Awarding of bicis for trucks. 2. Appointment of City Clerk. 3• �ppointment of Library Board. y.. Appointment of Planning Board. $. Report from the City Manager with r•eference to the area for a Garden Glub Site. 6. Approral of work order for additional recreational f acilities (I,ittle League Baseball). 7. Street Lighting. $. Utility Improvements. 9. Any other item not on the agenda will be considEred with the consent of the Gor.unission. Very truly yours, �s/ F. C. Middleton FCM•s City Manager ��q Map $, 1955 1619 Ridgewood Ave., Glearwater, Florida Mr. Francis Nliddleton, Gity NIanager, City Hall, �learwater, Fl�rida. Dear Mr. Middleton: At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clearwater Gardsn Club held on May 2, 1955, it was moved, seconded and carried that rue accept the off.er from the City of Clearwater to develop Seminole Park as the site for our Garden Center. This re�ommer_dation must be presented to our club me;nbers at the regular meatin� on May 13> 1955 ?or their approvaL Before presenting this recor.unendation to the club, The Board wishes to have a formal st-atement from the City confirrning this offer. At the time Mrs. Keefe, aur Prpsident, and the writer were in your office �everal weeks ago, you said that the City would remove the litt�e band stand, the tennis courts and the shuffleboard courts and prepare the ground far our garden planting. It was, also, my understanding that thz City will maintain whatever gardens we develop on this site. We know there are many things to consi der in negotiations such as this, First of all, t:-.e �learwater Garden Club must secure a charter from our State before we can enter into any le�al agreement with the City. This woulo be necessary for our mutual protection. When your Secretary called rae Thursday of this week, she asked that the club present plans for the buildin� and �ardens at the City Comnission meeting on May 9th. It will be irapossible to do this. We have written for �lans of gardens centers in other cities in order that a local architect could see them before drawing a sketch for us. Our building should include a room large enough for our meetin�s and for our flower shows, a reception room, s�torage and toilet faci,lities and a kitchen. The plans �or thz gardens w ill be drawn by a landscape architect and we wil7. develop them as we are abl�. The f irst planting will be a Hibi.ccus garden a�d we want to go right �head with this. Very truly yours, /s/ Laura F. Porcher�n (Mrs, P. H. Porcheron) Garden Center Chairman. Glearwater Ga_rden Club. May 6 1955 To: Mi:. F. C. Middleton, Gity Manager � � From: Nir. 0. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector , Subject: Request of Mr. H. H. Baskin The 7,oning Board recommends tl�at we aceept and approve the Plat of Bayside Subdivision Number 4, as presented f.or R-1 Zoning. Attached hereto is plat. Y � 's ��r�� t� � ������ �