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CITY COMMISSION J.lEE'I'ING
No~ember 21, 1955
The City Conun:i.asion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall.. Monday..
November 21, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the fo11o~ng members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E, Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy
J. N, Bohannon
*Jack Russell
l~yor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Comnissioner
*Absent at first o~ meeting. Carne in later.
Also present werel
F. C. Middleton
Chas,M. Phillips.. Jr.
G. T. McClanuna
s. llckton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
Ci ty Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Hill of
the Church of .the Nazarene, Clearwater. Comnd.ssioner Strang moved that the minutes of the
regular meeting o~ November 7th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in
writing subject to ~ny change by Commissioner Russell. Motion was seconded by Commissioner'
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that two bids had been received to construct a storm sewer in
Baymont Street :from ~ianda1ay Avenue to Clearwater Bay. The bids were read as follows:
E. H. Ho1comb, Clearwater
Jack Laurmnce, Largo
$ 6..129.25
5,252.50
The City Manager recoIl11llended that the bid be given to the low bidder subject to the City Engineer's
and the City AttorneY"s approval. Corrmissioner Strang moved that the r.1anager's recommendation be
adopted with those provisions. Motion was seconded by Cormnissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
It was reported bY' the ~1anager that six: bids were received to construct a sanitary sewer in
Eldorado Avenue from a point sixty feet south or the south line of Bohenia Circle to Acacia
Street and in Acacia street east to MandalaY' Avenue. The bids were read as :follows:
Ray Birkbeck, Dunedin
Jack Laurance, Largo
Smith-8weger Constr. Co., Inc., Clearwater
E. H. Holcomb.. Jr., C1ea~ater
E. I. Rutledge, St. Petersburg
Stansfield Constr. Co., Inc., Tampa
$ 4,400.00
4,154.00
5..610.00
4..721.30
5,176.00
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The City l-ianager recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder subject to the
approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney. ColIIl1lissioner Strang moved that the
Manager's recommendation be accepted subject to the approval or the City Engineer and the City
Attorney 0 Moti on was seconded by CoTlllIli.s ai.oner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
In regard to the bids for fire hose whi.ch were advertised to be received at 12:00 noon,'
the City Manager explained that a bid was received from the Fountain Fire Protection Service,
1006 E. Hil16borousn~ Tmnpa, at 12:33 P.M. and aaked permission to return the bid unopened.
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid rrom Fountain Fire Protect! on Service of Tampa be re-
turned unopened since i.t was recei. ved after the time stipulated for the bids. Motion was
seconded by ColIIIllissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The CitY' Manager announced that seven bids were received to supply 600 feet of 2~""
200 feet of 1!" and 50 feet of 3/4" fire hose. The bids were read as follows:
Gen. Detroit Corp., Detroit, Mich
American LaFrance Corp., Atlanta.. Ga.
Jas. W, Hodges, B. F. Goodrich" DeLand" Fla.
Approved Fire Protection Co... Plainfield, N. J.
Bert Lowe Supply, TBIIlpa, Fla.
w. S. Dar~y & Co., Chicago, III
Roger B. QuincY'.J Dunedin, Fla.
$ 872.50
1,073.50
1,000.00
1,195.50
365.80
1,230.90
'l-,053.73
Commissioner Strang moved that these bids be turned over to the City Y~ger, the Fire Chief
and the Purchasing Agent for tabulation and return to the next meeting. Motion was seconded
by Conmissioner Bohannon arx:i carried unanim.ously.
It was reported by the City Manager that four bids were received for lS dozen uniform
shirts for the Fire Dell&rtment. The bids were read as follows:
Martin's Uniforns, Tampa
Plymouth Rock Shirt. Co., New York
J. C. Penney Co., Clearwater
Kaley Shirts, Inc., Biscoe, N. C.
$ 691.20
64S.00
648.00
646.20
Commissioner S'trsng moved that. the bids be turned over to the Manager and the Purchasing Agent
for tabuJ.at.ion a.ni return to the next meeting. Mot.ion was seconded by Comnissioner Bohannon
," and carrie~ unanimously.
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It was agreed that the bids should be sent to the Purchasing Agent to be totalled and returned
later in the meeting.
The Manager reported that only one bid had been received for two new! ton pick-up trucks,
one for the Engineering Department and one to be used by the Electrical Department. The bid was
read as follows:
Thayer Motor Co., Clearwater
$1,183.20 for each
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid for the two trucks be awarded to Thayer Motor Company for
$1,183.20 each. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimous~.
Commissioner Russell crone in at this time -- 2:00 P.M.
A report was read from V~. Harold D. Briley, Consulting Engineer, and signed as approved
by the City l1anager, stating that after a complete study of the bids, it was found that the City
would save money on the new improvemollts to the water system by furnishing all the major material
and the contractor furnishing only labor and minor materials ae provided under Bid #1. Mr. Briley
and the City Manager therefore recommended accepting the following low bids from contractors and
material suppliers:
Bid No. 1
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A. stanley Nundy & Co.
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co.
$ 7B,099.00
70,508.50
Rein. Concrete Pressure Pipe, 24 and 20"
Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Fittings, Reinforced Concrete, 24 and d)"
Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Cast Iron Pipe, 16" pipe, Rail Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Cast Iron Fittings, 16-inch, Rail Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Cast Iron Pipe, 12 - 6" incl., Rail Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Cast Iron Fittings, Mech. Jt. 12-6" incl., Rail Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Fountlry Co.
Altitude Valves - No award due to change in plans.
Hub-end Gate Valves - M & II Valve and Fitting Co.
Flanged Gate Valves - Mueller Co.
Check Valves Mueller Co.
Fire Hydrants Mueller Co.
Elevated Steel Water Tank, 300,000 gallon unit in the amount of $49,600.00 with
the proviso that the riser diameter be increased to 48 inches.
Hammond Iron Works
The Mayor mentioned that Item 7 originally included two new water tanks, one for Clearwater
Beach and one for the north end of the City, but in order to keep within the amount of money
available from the revenue certificates it was necessary to eliminate one. He said during
recent painting and cleaning of the water tank on the Beach it was found that it was not in
first class condition and it was estimated it would only last about fifteen more years.
Therefore, it was decided to place the new tank on Clearwater Beach near the present tank as
it would eventually have to be t.aken down. Commissioner Strang moved that the report of the
consulting engineers as approved by the City ~mnager be received, accepted, and approved and
that the bids for construction and for materials be awarded for the items listed in the report
according to the pI~ce listed where prices are included and according to the tabulated bid
received '~ere prices are not included and that the proper officials be authorized to execute
the appropriate contracts and order. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The ]'fayor introduced Nr. John W. Rowe, President of the Chamber of Commerce, who presented
and read a joint Resolution from the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants Association which
he said had been prepared after the conference on Friday, November 18th, between the City
Commission, the Industrial Committee of the Merchants Association and the Executive Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce. The Resolution requested that the Commission approve the report
given at that meeting by Mayor Brown and Mr. Lewis Homer, Clearwater representative on the
Pinellas Industry Council, concerning a program to attract new industries to Clearwater, and
requesting the Commission to proceed to acquire appropriate land, and that funds be provided
to establish a progressive industrial program. 11r. Homer addressed the Commission regarding
the six points necessar,y to proceed with setting up a plan, such as a resolution pledging land
for an industrial park, setting up a Trusteeship to hold the land, engineering services; etc.
l-ir. Homer also requested that the following Conunittees be appointed: Trustee Conunittee,
Industrial Development Committee, Committee for Funds, and a Steering Committee. Mr. Alfred L.
Lino, Executive Director of the Pinellas Industry Council, spoke to the Commission explaining
that the reason that no major industries had located in Clearwater was that no industrial sites
were immediately available ~th roads, sewers, etc., already constructed. The Mayor recommended
t.hat the report be accepted and that the Commission go on Tecord as being in favor of implemen-
tation of this program. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be received from the
Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Merchants Association. Motion was seconded by Commissionor
RUssell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that }/.r. Homer's report be accepted and that the Mayor and the
Commission set up the tour Committees requested b,y this report and that thanks be expressed to
these men who have worked on it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon arxl carried
unanimously.
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The Mayor announced the continuation of a Public Hearing on the following requests for set-
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1. A fifteen foot setback from Lantana and Narcissus Avenues for Lot 1, Block 257, Carlouel,
and a fifteen foot setback from Narcissus Avenue for Lot 2, Block 257, Carlouel.
2. A five foot setback from Laurel Street for Lot 5, Block 257, Carlouel.
3. A five foot setback from Juniper for Lots 1 and 11, Block 26l~, Carlouel.
Mr. W. S. Wightman, attorney for Mr. Simmons, addressed the Commission on behalf of his client.
The City Attorney read the Zoning Board's reconunendati on that the request for a fifteen foot
setback on Lots 1 and 2, Block 257, Carlouel, be granted aa the plun submitted would make good
usage of the peculiarly shaped lots and would confonn to the surrounding areas. A letter of
protest to the granting of the requests was read from r~. Cornelius C. Shepard of 966 Bay
Esplanade. 1~e Zoning Board's report was read recommending that a five foot setback on Lot 8,
Block 263, Lots land 11, Block 264, Lot 5, Block 257, be granted because use of these lots would
not be possible without a reduced setback because of B row of Australian pine trees and a fence
immediately south of all these lots. Commissioner Bohannon called attention that the setback for
Lot 8, Block 263, was granted on November 7th as the O\iner was under contract to build a house on
it. He suggested that the ~myor appoi~ a Committee to go over the site and reach some decision
on the fence surrounding the subdivision. The Mayor appointed the entire Co~ssion as a Committee
of the vnlole to check on these requests. Commissioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing be
continudd to December 5th, 1955, during which time the Commission acting as a Committee of the \ihole
will meet on this problem to try to come up \.a th a solution. Hotion ''las seconded by Cormnissioner
Bohannon and carri ed unanimously.
The Ha.yor announced a Public Hearing on the request of V.rs. Clara Hensley for a t~lelve foot
setback from Keystone Drive for a carport on Lot 12, Block K, Revised Plat of Ke~~tone Manor. The
City Attorney read the letter from l':rs. Hensley and the Zoning Board I s recommendati on that the re-
quest be denied because it would be detrimental to the surrounding property. A Petition was read
signed by six property owners in the neighborhood protesting the granting of the request as other
homes in the neighborhood conform to the twenty-five foot setback. Having held this Public Hearing
on the request of Mrs. Clara Hensley for a twelve foot setback from Keystone Drive for a carport on
Lot 12, Block K, Revised Plat of Keystone 11anor, and having heard sufficient valid objections,
Commissioner Strang moved that the request be denied in accordance with Zoning Board recommendation.
Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a revised contract with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Consulting
Engineers, of Jacksonville, Florida, to furnish engineering services in making preliminary studies
to convert the City's Gas Depart~nt to use of natural gas. He said the contract provided for a
fee of $3,000.00 for such services and if the City proceeds with the plans for conversion to natural
gas the $3,000.00 could be applied on engineering work on the actual project. Commissioner Strang
moved in accordance with the Manager's recommendation that the engineering contract with ReynoldS,
Smith and Hills be approved and the proper officials be author:ized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter from }~. John C. Polhill with reference to
drainage on Cleveland Street which requested some action on better storm drainage in front of his
client's building on Lot 3, Block 1, Magnolia Park, as Nr. Blackburn is in danger of losing his
tenants because of the flooding after heavy rains. The letter stated that the Engineer had estimated
some relief could be given for a cost of $800.00. The City Engineer requested that the City Manager
be given authority to have a study made of the area to see whether installing a. short piece of sewer
line from Mr. Blackburn's lot to the 24 inch sewer in Hyrtle Avenue \\Quld improve the situation.
Conunissioner Bohannon moved that the City Engineer be requested to make this study and get bids for
the Commission's approval as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a request from l-r.I. E. Morgan, Division Freight Agent of the Seaboard
Railroad, for permission to install a side track for Kenson Supply Company between Grand Central
and Jeffords Street. The City Engineer reported that there is an existing ditch where the track is
to be installed, that pipe will have to be laid from Jeffords to Grand Central and a stonn manhole
at the intersection of Grand Central will have to be relocated. The Xanager said that he and the
Engineer approved the project and that Kenson Supply ,~uld take care of the drainage and relocating
the manhole at no cost to the City.. Commissioner Russell moved that permission for installation
of sidetrack by Seaboard Railroad at Kenson Supply Company be granted with Kenson Supply Company
to pay all costs. Hotion was seconded by Conunissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter from the Special Events Committee with
reference to brochures for the Fun 'N Sun Festival. Conunissioner Bohannon commented that the making
up of such brochures sounded like an expensive item and recommended that the matter be referred to
the Advertising Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendation. Commissioner Bohannon
moved that the matter be referred to the Advertising Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for their
recommendation with the suggestion that if the item was approved, that it be included in the adver-
tising budget of the Chamber of Commerce. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried
unanimously.
A letter was read from I.fra. Sven Ronne, Chairman of the Projects Committee of the Mothers' Club"
requesting the City to either paint or inatall asbestos shingles on the outside of the Elks Nurser.y
buildi~ located on City property at Pierce Boulevard and Cleveland Street. The cost of installing
shingles to match the Nunicipal Audi.torium. was estimated at $607.50 and the estimate for one coat of
paint waG $3S5.00e The latter also requested some small repairs such as new stepB, repairing leaks,
etc. A memo was read from Nr. Eddie Xoore, Recreation Director, which stated that his department
could take care of the small repairs but there were no funds for the major ones. Commissioner
Bohannon suggested the possibility that the building 'WOuld be moved to ahother location after the
completion of Maas Brothers nelf store and the remodeling of the auditorium. Conmdssioner Strang moved
that at this time the City paint the building wi. th one coa't, and then do the other items that Mr. Moore
said that he could do until the disposit.1on of the final locati on of the building is decided, and
that the Mothers' Club of the school be authorized to do whatever work that their Corcmittee deems
necessary at this time subjeot to the approval of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by' Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously. Conm1ssioner Strang recommended that representatives trom the
Mothers Club and the Elks Club meet with a Committee from the Commission to decide the permanent
location. .
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CITY COMMISSION V~ETING
November 21, 1955
A letter was read from Mr. John H. Meek, President of the Clearwater Association
of Insurance Agents, which proposed that the new fire insurance for the City be
issued in only one policy, thus eliminRtin~ duplication caused by the former plan
of dividing the insurAnce between all ~he companies in Clearwater. The proposal
was that the a~(;lnt. issuin:~ and 5ervicin~ t-he business receive a minimum of 20%
and a maximum of 25% of the commisnion and the remaining 75% or 80% be divided
aIIlon~ all agents in t-.he City in proport.ion t.o the nUIlJber of fire companies repre-
sent8d by them. The City Attorney read a letter from t.he General Insurance Agents
Association of Clean~a ter (a new orgi1nizat-,i on) wh ich recomlll(;lnded to, hat one policy
be issued by the C~nbridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company in conjunction with the
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company and further proposing that the commission
be distributed equally to all other dn;ents in Clear\'Jater. The City Manager also
recommended that just one policy be issued for the five year period as it was very
confusing in case of a claim to have 1-.0 deal with twenty or twenty-five different
companies. Commissioner Russell moved t,hat the fire insurance of the City of
Clearwater be given to the Clcctrwater Association of Insurance Agents for the new
rate that they now have and that their proposal of ~ovember 10th with the division
of the commission be accepted and t,hat. the Manager be given the authority to
implement the pro~ram. Motion ,,;as seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carr ied
unanimously.
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In regard to the pro~ress of ~he paving of Drew Street by the St.ate Road
Departmer.t, the City ~ngineer report.ed that the project had been bid several
months ago but. the contract had not been let as the County did not have the complete
right-of-way. He said ~,he City had p;;iven t.he State a draina~e easement so that the
entire area would drain into the ditch between Corona and Arcturus. The Mayor said
the City was considering making a request of t.he ::>tate Road Department to pipe the
entire drainage ditch to Skybrook. Mr. Ben Krentzman, attorney, stated that he
\-Jas representing t he State in 1:.he condemnation proceedings, and reported that the
State is asking for an increase in ~he size of the easement and the owners are
objecting because they do not know wha+-, is going to happen to this ditch.
Commissioner Strang moved that a proper Resolution be prepared and the proper offi-
ci~ls authorized to execute it to request the State Road Department to further
consider the pipin~ of the drainage easement in ~he area so shown by the City
Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from Mr. Charles T. Pabian, District
Manager of the Orange ~tate Oil Company, for permission to erect a service station
on the northeast corner of l1issouri and Druid Road and another stat.ion on the
northwest corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Jupiter Avenue. The recommendation
of the Zoning board was that the re<1uest,s be approved. The City Engineer reported
approval of t.he plans except t.hat proper drainage structures in Missouri Avenue
should be provided iind that curb cuts as approved by the Cit,y for Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard must also be approved by ~he State Road Department. Commissioner Strang
moved that the plans for the Orange State Oil ComFany filling stations on the
corner of Missouri and Druid, Gulf-~o-Bay and Jupiter Avenue and according to the
Zoni~ Board, the City hngineer, the City Manager and the City Attorney's recom-
mendations be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that a plot plan had been received for the location
of the proposed Howard Johnson restauront on Lot 7, City Park Subdivision. The
letter of proposal from Howard Johnson, Inc., considered at the meeting of
October 17th was re~;td again. A recomm~ndation from the City Planning Board was
read suggesting a realienment of the curve at the west end of the Causeway, the
construction of a fixed four-lane brid~e, the creation of a one-way traffic
pattern between the bridge and Mandalay Avenue, the creation of a memorial park,
etc. The Mayor pointed out that 1:,he revenue from the proposed restaurant building
would be pledged for the retirement of ~he revenue certificates on the Marina
Building. The City Attorney's opinion was that the bond ordinance would generally
speaking prohibit the use of the property for non-revenue producing enterprises.
Commissioner Russell moved that the City of Clear\"ater enter an agreement with
Howard Johnson, Inc., for a lease of fifteen years at $4,800 per year with an
option for an additional period of ten years at $6,000.00 per yearj and on this
piece of property they will construct a buildin~ to cost approximately $75,000.00
and will equip the building at a cost of about ~35,000.GO with a total investment
of ~llO,OOO.OOj and in making this motion, I concur alon~ with Mr. Kruse and the
Planning Board t:. hat t he building be set back far enough so that if and when the
bridge and the Causeway are strai~htened out that we will have ingress and egress
to the bridge in case of one way trafficj further, that the City Engineer and the
City Manager be directed to confer with Howard Johnson, Inc., in regard to their
plot plan to see if it is sufficient according to the drawing of the Planning
Board; and also that there be a standard lease wit.h a recapture clause, they to
pay taxes, insurance and assessments; and the proper officials be authorized to
execute itj also during the t~enty-five years that Howard Johnson, Inc., is to
operate the restaurant exclusively and not lease it out. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Mr. Maurice Thayer praised the
Commission for taking this progressive step while still protecting the approach to
the Causeway. Commissioner Bohannon requested that copies of the lease be submitted
to the Commissioners before bein~ execu~ed so they will have a chance to study it.
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CITY CO~lISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
Regarding a request for an adjustment on a Union Street pavins assessment and
one for a San Remo paving assessment adjustment, the Mayor recommended that they
be referred to the st anding commit.tee on tax adjustments. Commis sioner Strang
moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee for a discussion in reference to the
Union ~treet and San Remo pavin~ projects. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Mayor said that the standing committee on
tax: adjustments) Commissioner Kennedy and Commissioner Russell, would look into it
and bring back a report.
In regard to the method of assessment of storm sewer in Duncan Avenue from
Druid to Gulf-to-Bay, ~he City ~ngineer presented a plan for assessment in which
he would subtract from the total contract price the cost of the manholes and
catchbas1ns ~nd add ~he cost or ~he blueprinting, salaries and advertising, and
from the resulting figure compute the 7/l2ths the City would pay, and the remaining
5/12ths plus the cost of the manholes and catchbasins would be assessed to the
property owners. Mr. Ben Krentzman, attorn~y spoke to the Commission on behalf -
of Mr. James Karas and Mr. Allen McKay, explaining that Mr. McKay had understood
at a preliminary hearing that the City would pay 7/12ths of all ~he cost and that
Mr. McKay's land wou1d not receive much benefit from the improvement. Commissioner
Kennedy moved that the City Engineer's pro-ration be approved and accepted. Motion
was seconded by COITLmis si one r Russell. Upon t:he vote being taken, Commis sioners
Kennedy and Russell voted "Aye". Commissioners Strang, Bohannon and Bro\'ln voted
"No". Motion did not carry.
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engineering Iees are to be assessed on ~he full basis and the sewer costs be
assessed at 7!12ths ror the City to pay and 5/12ths for the property owners with
the engineering fees and advertisin~ costs to be paid to be spread in the assess-
ment in their entirety. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon. Upon the
vote being taken) Commissioners Stran~, Bohannon and Brown voted "Aye".
Commissioners Kennedy and Russell voted "No". Motion carried.
A letter Vias read from t-,he Clearwater Communit,y Symphony, Inc.) requesting
~unds to help their budget for the coming season and pointin3 out that the
Commission gave ~900.00 last year. Commissioner Strang moved that $500.00 be
appropriated from the Spe<::ia1 Events Fund for the Clearwater Community Symphony,
Inc., subject to the approval of ~he Special Events Committee. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
A request ~as read from I~s. Dorothy S. Briggs, Chairman of the Board or the
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, asking permission to use Lots 13 and 14,
Block 1, Knollwood Replat, for parkin~ for the church. The Zoning Board's
recommendation was that the request should be granted as churches should have off
street parking in residential areas and ~hat the lo~ be paved and landscaped.
The City Attorney was of the opinion that. ~he request would not need to be adver-
tised as a Public Hearing since the Commission had established a precedent by
granting private parking lots in R-4 areas when adjoining or immediately across
the street from the owner's property. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the request
of the Second Church of Christ Scientist for parking on Lot 13 and 14, Block 1,
Knollwood Replat, for church parking be granted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor informed some representatives of the Little Lea~ue Baseball teams
that their request lor improvements to ~he facilities had been received and the
Commission would investigate it and bring back a report to the next regular
meeting.
A request was read from Mrs. M. C. Ravel for permission to use the building
at 207 N. GarJen (North ~ of Lot 6, all of Lots 7 and $, Block 6, Jones Sub. of
Nicholson) for industria1 use as it is now located in the Business zone. The
Zoning Board's recommendation was that the request be denied but that a request
for a specific use could be made under ~he hardship provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance. The Mayor suggested ~hat ~he matter be advertised for a Public Hearin~
as it would be possible to limit t.he application to certain uses. Commissioner <:I
Strang moved that the item be Flaced on the agenda for a Public Hearing on
December 5th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the request from Mr. George A. Bolton to convert a
dwelling located on Lot 2 of N. E. Mi~hell's Subdivision from a one family residence
to a duplex:. The lot is presently zoned as R-l. The Zoning Board's recommendation
was that the request be granted as other dwellings in this area are already in
multiple use. Commissioner Strang moved that this i~em be set up as a Public
Hearing on December 5th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported that it would be possible to concrete an area on
the west side of the Youth Maritime Center for recreational act.ivities a lit.tle
sma11er than the estimate presented at the last meeting and also install a fence
on the east side using some left over from Green Field for approximately $4,000.00.
Commissioner Russell moved the approval of the work order for the concrete for
the Youth Center and puttin~ up .....he necessary fence that is on hand for the sum
or $4,000.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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The Mayor announced that Item 9-C, "Ordinance No. 6g9, Annexation of Fairburn
Addition and L:oning for same" would be deferred on request of Colonel Wooley and
would be considered at a special mee+, in;; on November 2gth.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 691 providin~ for a
Special Municipal Election to be held wi~h the General Election on December 20th
to submit to R referendum for 8pprova1 Chapter 30658, Special Acts o~ Florida of
1955, Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance
691 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissior~r Russell
and carri ed una niloously.
Corrwissio~er Strang moved that Ordinance 691 be considered on its second
reading by title only wit.h t,he unanimous consent of t".he Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Cit.y Attorney read
the Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Str8ng moved that Ordinance 691 be
passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Hussell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 691 be considered on its third and
final reading by unanimous consent of the Corrmission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unAnimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance
691 in full. Commissioner Stran~ moved ~hat Ordinance 691 be passed and adopted
on its third and final reading and ~he proper officials be authorized to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. .
The Cit,y Attorney requested that a mot.ion be passed approving the form of
ballot set out in Ordinance 691. Conunissioner Russell moved that the form of
ballot embrAced in Section 6 of Ordinance 691 be approved and be placed for the
vote of the electorate on the Special Election set up by Ordinance 691. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorr\ey presented A list. of names submitted by t.he Cit.y Clerk for
appointment to the Election Bo~rd for the December 20th election. Commissioner
Strang moved that the list of names submitted by the City Clerk be approved and
appointed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried upanimously.
The City lJIanager presented a iI.esolution requiring eighteen property owners
to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the
adoption of the heso lut ion. IVIotion wa s seconded by Commis sioner RUB sell and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that he had received a petition from adjacent
property owners to have Lots 1, 2, and part of Lots 4 and 5, Block J, Keystone
Manor, cleared and also t.he nor~h ten feet of Lot 4 and all of Lot 3, Block J,
Keystone iVHinor. He stated that the lot,s could not be mowed by the City mowing
equipment. and therefore he was presentin.!1, t.wo special Resolutions 1:0 require the
owners to clear the lots. Commissioner Strang moved that the special Resolut'.ions
be passed for lot clearing. iviotion was seconded by Commissioner R.ussell and
carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:53 P.M.
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Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. ~. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday afternoon,
November 21, 1955 in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose' of discu8sin~ the
items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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November 21, 1955
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of November 21, 1955
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
7.
Invocation, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, Cle~rwater.
Approving the minutes of the Hegular Meeting of November 7, 1955.
Opening of bids:
A. Construction of Storm Sewer in Baymont St. from Mandalay Avenue to
Clearwater Bay.
B. Construction of Sanitary Sewer in Eldorado Ave. from Bohenia Circle
to Acacia St.
C. Fire Hose.
D. Fire Department Uniform Shirts.
E. Two cars Clay Sewer Pipe.
F. Two ~ Ton Pick Up Trucks. (En~ineerin~ and hlectrical Depts.)
Awarding of bids for Water Works Distribution System (Pipe, Fittings, Tank)
Let.ter from the Pinellas Industry Council.
Public Hearings:
A. Continuation of requests of Mr. J. J. Simmons as follows:
1. Permission for a fifteen foot. setback from Lantana and Narcissus
Avenues for Lot 1, Block 257, and a fifteen foot setback from
Narcissus Avenue for Lot 2, Block 257, both of Carlouel Subdivision.
2. Permission for a five foot setback from Laurel dtreet for Lot 5,
Block 257, Carlouel Subdivision.
3. Permission for a five foot setback from Juniper Street for Lot 1
and 11, Block 264, Carlouel Subdivision.
B. Request of Mrs. Clara ~. Hensley for a t.welve foot setback from Keystone
Drive for a carport on Lot 12, block K, Hevised Plat of Keystone Manor.
Commission's consideration of:
A. Engineerins Services Agreement. (Natural Gas)
B. Letter of request with reference to drainage on Cleveland St., from
John C. Polhill.
C. Permission for installat.ion of sidetrack by ~eaboard Hailroad at
Kenson Supply Co.
D. Letter from Special Events Committee with reference to Brochures for
Run 'N Sun Festival.
E. Letter from Chairman of Pre-School (Elks Nursery) ruquestin~ improvements
to building.
F. Proposition made by Clearwater Association of Insurance I\~ents.
(Fire Insurance)
G. Report from City Engineer 01'1 the progress of Drew ~t. pavinr; project.
H. Plans for Orange State Oil Co. fillin~ Stations. (Corner of Missouri
and Druid and Gulf to Bay and Jupiter St.)
I. Proposal from Howard Johnson's Inc. with reference to lease of Beach
Property.
J. Discussion with reference to Assessments of Union Street and Hillcrest
Pavement Projects.
K. Method of Assessment of Storm Sewer ~nd pavement in Duncan Avenue.
L. Letter from Cl~arwater Community Symphony, Inc.
M. Improvements to Lakeview Avenue between Greenwood and Missouri Avenues.
N. Request for improvements of existing Little Lea~ue Facilities.
o. Request from Pinellas High School for donation to Band.
P. Work Order for improvements at Community Club Center, Pierce St.
Q. Work Order for materials and necessary expenditures of Safety Council.
R. Work Order covering Census TrAct Maps.
S. Work Order covering cost to build body and hoist on Two Ton Truck.
T. Work Order for concreting area at Youth Center.
Commission's consideration of items from the Zonin~ Board:
A. Request of Second Church of Christ Scientist for parkin~ on Lots 13
and 14, Block 1, Knollwood Replot.
B. Request of Mrs. M. C. Ravel for change in zonin~ to industrial at
207 N. Garden Avenue.
C. Request of Dr. Alfred W. Reger to use buildin~ on Lot 5, Homewaters
for Doctor's Office.
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D. Request of Richard F. Bolam to build a carport on Lot 52, Block E,
~unset Pt. Subdivision.
E. Request of George A. Bolton to convert dwellin~ to a duplex on Lot 2
Mighell's Subdivision.
9. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office.
A. Ordinance No. 687, New Electrical Ordinance.
B. Ordinance No. 688, rrovidin~ for Board of Electrical E~aminers
C. Ordinance No. 689, Annexation of Fairburn Addition and Zoning for same.
D. Ordinance No. 691, Establishing Special Muni~ipal Election.
10. Lot Mowing Applications.
11. Any other items not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of
the Commission.
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Mr. E. G. I>loore
City Recreation Director
c/o ~unicipal Auditorium
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. IJloore:
We wish to submit herewith the recommendations for maintenance and repairs to the
Pre-School buildin~ and its grou11ds, as presE:nted by our Projects Committee, at its
regular monthly meetin~, Tuesday 25, 1955, as requested by you on Thursday, October
20th, when you and Mr. C. P. Moloney (City Carpenter) accompanied us on our "tour
of inspection," about the builctin~ ~nd playground area.
Of major importance and heading our list is the exterior of the building, which has
received no attention since the building was first moved into its present location
eight years ago. It is urgently requested that the exterior receive a complete
paint job, or an alternative of installation of asbestos shingles to match the
Municipal Auditorium. We have received the following estimates:
Since the difference in cost between the better paint job, and that of the asbestos
siding is only ~23. 00, we would heartily recommerid the shingles as first. choice,
inasmuch as the investment would be of a permanent nature, requiring no further maint-
enance in the future, as well as eliminatins a great fire hazard. The recommendations
are listed below:
With reference to our conversation with you last Thursday, it is our understanding
that those items, other than item #1, are of minor importance, financially, and will
be taken c are of in the immediate future. Since there seems to be some doubt as to
whether the City will or can include item #1 in its present budget, we would like to
have a definite opinion as to their proposed plans for the building.
If the City does not anticipate makin~ any major repairs to the e~terjor of the
building, then we of the Mothers' Club, would like to have a definite answer, in
writing, whether it be a refusal on ~heir part, or a granting of permission by the
City Commission, for us to proceed with such plans as far as we are finAncially able.
We are of the opinion that the very fact that the buildin~ is located in such a
prominent position adjacent to the l'Iunic ipal Auditorium, and on the water-front proper,
justifies our request, inasmuch as the building in its present condition reflects
upon civic pride. So often we have heard criticisms that the outside of the building
was not comparable to the traditionally fine operation of the school. We are extreme-
ly proud of the school and the fine job the teachers are doing.
We are an ambitious group of mothers, and if no decision has been reached before
the ne~t meeting of the City Commission, then we would like to have our request
included on the agenda at that meeting. We shall appreciate your earliest possible
consideration and decision, as we are most anxious to proceed with our plans before
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Labor and material (Johns-Mansville) for asbestos
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Painting, or shinglin~ of exterior of building.
New steps and two-hand rails on North entrance to playroom. It is
recOIrun~nded that the width be enlarged, to eliminate accident hazard.
New steps at South entrance to music room.
Repair leak around stand-pipe, over sink in playroom.
Repair or replace sash cord in window in music room. (This was repaired
last year; however, it is not dependable at all times).
Replacement 01 composition hoard in music room, which is water-stained
and warped, caused by leaka~e before roof was repaired.
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the peak of the tourist season. An ideal time for this work to be done would be
during the Cristmas holidays, when the noise of the work itself would not interfere
with the classes while in session.
We of the Mothers Club are v~ry grateful for the tremenduous contribution the City
makes, financially, in making this fine program for four and five year-olds possible.
We feel that some special recognition should be given, other than once-a-year, publicly
at the Founders' Day Program. If the City has no objections, we would be happy to
have a large sign painted for the front of the building, which would include the
City's participation.
We sincerely appreciate the promptness in w~ich the city responded last Friday, to
our request that the picnic tables in the play~round be repaired. Not only were
they repaired, but an additional twelve-and one-half foot table was added. Our
sincere thanks from all the Mothers and their children.
Sincerely,
Is/ Mrs. Sven Ronne
Chairman
PROJECTS CQ~qITTEE
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Jack E. Russell, City Conmissioner
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Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
November 15, 1955
Gentlemen:
As directed, we have checked, tabulated and studied all bids received and
opened on October 24, 1955 from the Suppliers and Contractors in respect to
your Water Improvelnent Project.
Bids were received from seven general contractors bidding on the several
parts of the work. Bids were also received from fourteen suppliers offering
their material for inclusion in the project.
As directed, bids were received from general contractors on two basis:
Bid No. ~ was predicated on the City furnishing all major material and the
contractor furnishing only labor and minor materials.
Bid No. 2 was predicated on ~he con~ractor furnishing 2!1 material and labor.
Therefore in order to evaluate these bids it was first necessary to determine
the low bid on the various materials and to then combine these bids with the
proper items in the various contractors bids for Bid No.1. This was according
done and is presented for your study on the two large tabulation sheets. A
summary of these totals is also presented on the small sheets together with the
complete tabulation of all material bids.
Your attention is directed to t,he fact that in almost all instances the
analysis indicates that the contractor's bid is lowest where the City is furnishing
the major materials and this is particularly true of the two lowest and best bids
for the two parts. The lowest and best bids with the City furnishing the material
are as follows:
Bid No. J.
PART I - - A. Stanley Mundy ~ Co.
PART II - Smith-Sweger Const. Co.
$78t099.00
$70,508.50
It is therefore recommended that awards to the above listed contractors,
as the best and lowest bidders be made for the parts and bids as listed.
It is further recommended that material awards be made to the following
suppliers for materials which conform to the specifications, as the best and
10"West bids, received for inclusion in the project.
Item No. la. and b. - Rein. l.loncrete Pressure Pipe, 24 and 20" Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Itenl No.2 - Fittings, Reinforced Concrete, 24 and 20" Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Item No. 3c. - Cast Iron Pipe, 16" pipe, Rail Delivery U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
:Note: By purchasing; the 16-inch cast iron pipe and accepting rail
delivery a savings of $1,239.14 will accrue to the City and will
result in a more flexible distribution system.
Item No. ~c. - Cast Iron Fittings, 16-inch, Rail Delivery U. S. Pipe and Foundry CQ.
Item No.5 - Cast Iron Pipe, 12 - 6" incl., Rail Delivery U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Item No. 6 - Cast Iron Fi tti ngs, Mech. Jt. 12-6" incl.., Rail Deli vary
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Item No. g Altitude Valves - No award due to change in plans.
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Item No.
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9a. - Hub-end Gate Valves -
9c. - Flanged Gate Valves -
10 Check Valves -
11 Fire Hydrant~ -
7 Elevated Steel Water Tanks
This item of materials was bid as a complete item of work, that is,
furnished and erected complete, including foundations and painting
and it is recommended that the award be made to the Hammond Iron Works
for only the 300,000 ~allon unit in the amount of $49,600.00 with the
proviso that the riser diameter be increased to 4$ inches. This item
is separate and apart from the general contractor's bid and work and.
therefore, is not included in their bids or totals.
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Mueller Co.
Mueller Co.
Mueller Co.
and Fitting Co.
The use of reinforced concrete pressure pipe in the 20 and 24 inch sizes
(transmission main) will result in a savings to the City in the amount of $21,06$.50
and its acceptance on this basis is recommended.
Attention is also directed to ~he fact that by accepting rail delivery of the
small diameter cast iron pipe and fittings an additional savings of $2,659.61 will
be effe,cted.
The above recormnendations are made for your study and action in order to
activate the construction of this vitally needed improvement to your water utility
system and your early action is requested in order to allow completion of the neces-
sary contracts, placement of materials on order and authorization to start con-
struction.
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City Manager
Respectfully submitted,
BRILEY, WILD & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
/s/ Harold D. Briley
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JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CLEARWATER CH M<1BER OF Cor,UJIERCE
AND THE CLEAR\vATER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, it is fel~ that a pressing need exists to diversify our economy,
and it is felt by those who have made a study of the subject that this could be
done by a~tracting desirable industries with heavy payrolls, and
WHEREAS, commit.tees from t,he Chamber of Commerce and the i'iierchants Association
have spent much tilde and effort toward the accomplishment of an industrial program
for Clearwater, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Chmnber of Commerce, the Industrial
Committee of the Merchants Association and the City Commission and other interested
persons met on Friday, November 18, and heard a report from Mayor Herbert Brown
and Louis Homer on the various steps needed and necessary to launch a sensible
and intelligent industrial program for Clearwater, and
WHEREAS, it is felt that all haste should be employed to acquire the necessary
land, properly zone the same, designate responsible persons and do all things
required to establish an' industrial program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the governing body of the Clear\"Jater Chamber
of Commerce and the Clearwater Merchants Association:
That the City of Clear,",ater approve the report given by Mayor Herbert
Brown and Louis Homer at the meeting held Friday, November 1$.
That appropriate land be acquired, that responsible persons be designated,
and that all things necessary and needed be done to establish a progressive
industrial program for the City of Clearwater, and
That funds be provided for its efficient management and operation.
Adopted by the respective bodies this 18th day of November, 1955, at
Clearwater, Florida.
CLEARWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By /s/ J. W. Rowe
CLEARWATER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
By /s/ Earl D. Wilson
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November 21, 1955
10/7/55
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F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Olj,ver H. Anderson, Sec' y. Zoning Board
Clara M. Iiensley Lot 12 Block K, Keystone 1.1anor
The Zoning Board recommends that the request for a set back of 12' be denied
because it would be detrimental ~o ~he surrounding property.
Attached hereto is letter of request and sketch.
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2 small bedrooIIls - ~nd ~hree "~rown people plus 2 children that. lives there. I
need another bed room badly and the only way is to make a bedroom out of the ~arage
and a carport in front.
I have eight feet on each side of my house and 31 feet in front of my house. Please
look into this mat1~er, and let me know about it as soon as possible.
/s/ Clara M. Hensley
(Sanitary Cleaners,
11 North Osceola Ave.)
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November 2, 1955
Board of City Commissioners
City Hall
Clearwater, ~lorida
Gentlemen:
Re: Fun 'n Sun Brochure
Enclosed is a copy of a le~ter we have addressed to the Special Events
COHmitt ee of the Chamber of Comrnt~rce.
We hope that they will give you a favorable recommendation on this request,
and that you may find it possible to provide the funds needed for the issuance
of this brochure.
Encl.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Harold Bernier
General Chairman,
Fun 'n Sun COITmittee.
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Nov. 9th. 1955
Mr. Francis C. Middleton, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Fla.
Re; Fun N Sun 60mmittee
Request Brochure
The attached letter and other material from the Fun N Sun Committee is self
explanatory.
Two members of the Special Events Committee are also on the Fup N Sun Committee,
therefore left only a small Committee to decide on this matter, as the two did
not wish to take any part.
The Committee feels that the bouchure would be a wonderful thing to have, but we
also know that any amount of money could be used in advertising this event, and
all maybe well spent, but since the Fun N Sun committee already have monay rrom
the City, we do not feel that we should make a recommendation to you on this matter.
We feel that it should be left to the City or Chamber as to the fUnds being avail-
able for this.
We feel that the City needs a brochure of this nature but would suggest it be
handled by the Chamber, and as a another sug~estion, that it not only carry the
Fun N Sun event, but cover other things about Clearwater that could be mailed out
all during the year.
Res~ectfully Submitted
/s/ W. W. Short
Special Events Committee
W. W. Short, Chairman
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
November 18, 1955
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
On behalf of my client, W. W. Blackburn, I have had placed on the City Agenda
for consideration at the City Commission Meeting, to be held on November 21st,
1955, the question of the removal of excess WQ~er caused from rains at 811-13-55
Cleveland Str'eet. This is a most. ur~ent matter and requires irnmediat,e action
because the tenants indicate that they will not renew present leases unless some
relief is appdrent.
After several conferences held by my client wi~h the City Engineering
Department, it was determined ~hat the pocket on Cleveland Street, causing r.he
present trouble, can be remedied by an exp~nditure of Ei~ht Hundred Dollars
($800.00). We ask ~hat this expendi~ure be authorized and that. the City Engineering
Department be immediately instructed t.o perform t.his work.
My client has been a resident of Clearwater and a subs~ontial ~ax payer since
1923. He has invested approximately $40,000.00 in this property; and the 1955
taxes were about $800.00. Unless relief is ohtained promptly, my client stands to
lost t.his entire investment.
Your immediate and favorable consideration of ~hi5 matter will be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
/5/ Joh~ C. Polhill
Legal Bldg.
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Mr. Francis C. Middleton
City lJIanager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, .Florida
Dear Sir:
St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 20, 1955
File A-S-23J
Kenson Supply Company, located between Grand Central and JGf~ords Street
in Cl~arwater, has requested that we const,ruct side r.rack to serve their yard
in the manner as outlined in red on a~tached Drawing #1459.
In order to do this, you will notice it is necessary to cross Grand Central
Avenue, and encroach along what is probably platted as r.he east side of East
Avenue, although I am not positive that East Avenue is platted at this point as
practically the entire area is taken up by railroad tracks. This will involve
the ~oving of a manhole and installing of considerable drainage, which has all
been worked out with your City Engineer and he is famil~ar with the work that is
to be done.
I. will appreciate it if you will give necessary handling for an easement
for us to build a track in the manner outlined.
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Yours very truly,
/s/ I. E. Morgan
Division Freight Agent
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
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f~. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Francis:
November la, 1955
Ref: Fire Insurance - Renewal of
The Executive Corrmittee of the CleRrwater Association of Insurance Agents wishes
to express to the Mayor, City Commissioners, and you our sincere appreciation.
for the cooperation we have received in the past. In consideration of this and
our sincere desire to continue reciprocating this cooperation we propose the
following.
With reference to the fire insurance expiring Decemb~ 1, 1955, ~e st~gest that
this entire line be written by one or our agents in one company, that he retain
a service fee for his necessary expenses and that the bulk of the commission be
divided among all agents writing fire insurance business in the City of Clearwater.
This plan offers many advantages over the manner in which this business has been
hand1ed in the past and appears to us the most satisfactory solution. These
advantages include:
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November 21, 1955
(Conti nued)
*Providing the City with ~ fire policy
*Eliminating duplication of effort and affording more ease in
the issuance of endorsements, claim drafts, etc.
*Offering the agents their pro rata share of the fire business
without the added expense of issuing individual policies and
endorsements and servicing claims.
Such disposition is practical in that, by its nature, fire business is easily
divisible as indicated by the fact that the City now has in excess of twenty-five
poli~ie:5 issued by as many agents.
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receive a minirnwn of 20% and a maximum of 25% of the commission and that the
remaining 75% or 80% be divided amonr; all agents on a pro rata basis in direct
proportion 1':.0 the number of fire companies represented by them as indic9.ted by
the files of the City Finance Director (maintained for licensing purposes).
Based on ~he former average rate of .447 per 1100 and present estimated values
of .1,407,520 the City's first year premium will be approximately '5,662.45,
which includes an increase in valuation of $692,250.00 due to additional properties
acquired in the past five years and not therefore previously included in the
original shedule.
It is our belief that this plan will be well received by all a~ents including
non-m~mber agents and is offered in a sincere attempt to best serve ~he interests
of the City. If, however, for any reAson, t.he ~1ayor and COllunissioners would
rather handle this on any other basis the Association will be pleased to accept
t.heir invitation to offer t.he same policy on ii-,s' merits alone as a bid and r.hen,
of course, without non-membership par~icipation.
As a service to t.he City we are at. t.he present time reviewin~ with the Florida
Inspection and Hatin~ Bureau all of the Cit,y's propert.ies wit-.h the purpose of
effecting reduct.i.ons in rate wherever possible. Our agents 3nd several company
representatives h8ve spent many hours to date ~oward ~his end. The assist.ance
of the Cit,y in appointing a commit.t.ee fnr t.he purpose of est.ublishin:; present
day insurable values is an inte~r8l part of t.his pro~ram of intelli~ent under-
wri f",ing.
We trust our recommendation will be accepted and will appreciate your advising
us of your decision as soon as possible. If we may be of any fur~her assistance
pleAse do not hesitate to call upon us.
Very truly yours,
/s/ John H. Meek
President
Clearwater Association of Insurance Agents
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Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager
City of a~earwater
Clearwater, Florida
November IS, 1955
Re:
Fire Insurance
Dear Mr. Middleton:
During the past few years, it has been the practice of the City to dis~ribute
their Fire Insurance to all licensed a~ent.s in Cleprwater, and cert~inly this was
an equitable dist.ri bution. This procedure, however, necessi tat.ed the issuance
of some 20 to 25 different policies, rhereby causin~ considerable confusion to the
City, particularly when a claim was rresented.
Our Association, in order to solve this problem, has obtained permission from the
Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company (in conjunction wi~h ~he Merrimack Mutual
Fire Insurance Company) t-.o issue one policy coverinfj the entire new Fire Schedule.
This will eliminate all other ~olicies, and in fairness to a11 other agents in
ClearvJater, we propose to dist-.r'ibute the commission equally. Anot.her important
feature of this proposal will be the savin~s to the City, for we will issue the
policy usin~ a fifteen percent (15%) discount. from the new rates now bein~ pro-
mulgated by the Rating Bureau. Based on last year's schedule, ~he savings would
amount to ~'49J .l..2 per year, and of course, wi t.h the new schedule and new rates,
the savin~s will be even greater. Nat.urally, this poliCY- would be issued on the
Annual Renewal Plan which would produce an addit.iona1 20% discoun~ after the first
year.
This proposal is presented wi t-,h ~he idea that it would be benefici.ql to the City,
all Insuran~e A~ents in Cle8rwater, and the people of Clearwater. We ~rust you
will give this your usual fine considera~ion.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Jim Brotherton
General Insurance Agents Association
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November 21, 1955
November 15, 1955
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SECRETARY
Zoning Board Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, FloridA
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Please accept this letter as an arplicat.ion for approval of the following two
locations in the city of C1earwa~er for zoning for the construction of a modern
Cities ~ervice stationj
1. The northeast corner of Missouri and Druid Roads, having a frontage of
150 feet on Missouri and 100 feet frontage on Druid from the r1~ht-of-ways
of these respective stree~s.
2. The northwest c orner of Gu1f-~o-Bay Blvd. and Jupi t,er street having a
fronta~e of 1)5 feet on Gulf-to-Bay and 200 feet on Jupiter street
from the ri~ht-of-ways of these respective streets.
Attached to my letter of application, I am submittin~ the proposed lay-outs of these
two stations. These lay-outs are drawn ~o the specifications of the state highway
department and to the city of C1earwa~er. I am also attaching the plans and speci-
fications of the type of st,at-,ion that my company will build on these two locations.
Our estimated cost of construct. ion r'er st-.at,ion is $27,500.00 and we feel the
archit.ecture of our stations will lend to t.he beaur,y of the businesses in the city
of Clearwater.
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until we definitely know that we can build a station on these sites, I would
a}:.preciate your aid in rapidly processing our application.
Thank you very kindly for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Charles T. Pabian
District Manager
P. o. Box 70
Tampa, Florida
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To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Nanager
From: Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Doard
SUBJECT: Service Stations - Orange State Oil Co.
At the request of Mr. Drew, I have contacted various members of the Zoning
Board regarding the erection of two (2) service stations, located at:-
1. The northeast corner of Missouri and Druid Roads, having a frontage of
150 feet on Missouri and 100 feet frontage on Druid from the right-of-ways
of these respective streets.
2. The northwest corner of Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. and Jupi~er street having a
frontage of 135 feet on Gu1f-to-Bay and 200 feet on Jupiter street from
the right-of-ways of these respective streets.
These stations are to be erected in areas zoned for Business and the request
of the Orange State Oil ~ompany meets with their approval.
Attached is a copy of the request, together with plans, specifications, and
plat layouts of both projects.
November 16, 1955
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To:
From:
Subject:
F. C. Middleton, City Manager
S. Lickton, ~ity Engineer
Service Stations - Orange State Oil Co.
Nov. 18, 1955
The plans for the proposed filline stations for the Orange State Oil Co. at the
Northeast corner of Missouri Avenue and Druid Road and at the Northwest corner
of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Jupiter Street, have been reviewed by this office. The
plans are in order with the following exceptions:
1..
At the Northeast corner of Missouri Ave. and Druid it will be necessary to
provide proper drainage structure s in Missouri Ave. The size and grade to be
determined by the County Engineer.
At the Northwest corner of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Jupiter St. the curb cuts as
approved by the city facing Gulf to Bay Blvd., must also be approved by the
State Road Dept.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
October Jrd 1955
Mr. Herbert Brown, Mayor,
and City Commissioners,
ClearvJa ter, F'lorida
Dear Mayor Brown and the City Commissioners:
The Board of Directors of the Clearwater Symphony, Inc. are herewith making
formal application for t.he annual support of the City to the Symphony budget.
This will be the third season for Clearwater's original symphony, under the
direct.ion of Leon Pou1opoulos.
The Symphony uses seventy musicians, ~iving professional and authentic
orchestral performances-thus beinl; a cult.ural asset to the city.
The symphony is composed of all of t,he PROFESSIOr-JAL and Union musici ans
available. ~he conductor gives preference to all ~ualified musicians who are
residence of Clearwater and its environs, for this reason it is the Clearwater
Symphony. The conduct.or also reserves a few "stands" for young talented musicians
~ho qualify for symphonic playing.
Formerly the COlloois sion, ~rac iously p;a ve t he Symphony three hundred dollare
($300.00) for each performance - a tot.al of nine hundred dollars ($900.00) for the
three performances.
The Board of 0irectors limits the number of concerts to three each year.
This year the dates for these three programs will be, January 12th, February 10th
and March 9th.
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As we grow the fine things of life have a definate place. We are therefore,
confident your consideration will be favorable and we will greatfully appreciate
the boost to our budget that better concerts may be made possible.
Very sincerely,
Board of Directors, Clearwater Symphony, Inc.
/5/ C. L. Jaynes
Secretary
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Zoning Board of the City of Clearwater
Nov. 1, 1955
My dear Mr. Anderson,
I have been authorized by t.he Board of Trust.ees of our Church to ask for a
hearing concerning lots IJ & 14 Block 1, Knollwood Replat on the South side of
Laura ~t. between San hemo and Orangeview.
If the Church purchases these lots which are zoned R-4, could we use tpem
for a parking lot ~or our members~ We would like very much to have extra parking
space so that our church goers would be obedient to the s~irit and the letter of
our agreement not to park on the adjacent lots surrounding the church.
May I appear on Thursday, November Jrd, before your Board?
Sincerely,
/5/ Dorothy S. Briggs
Chairman of the Board
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, si~uate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do 50 and that upon failure to comply with said
no~ice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective propert.ies in accordance with Section 128 of the 0harter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
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WKEREAS: it has been determined by the City Co~ission of the Gity of
Clear~ater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds.
grass and/or underbrush, and that after tan (lO) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten ,(10) days after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice. the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 12g of the Charter of the City
o~ Clearwater, as amended.
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Sturart S. Golding
165 Meridian St.
East boston, Mass.
Harold K. Cazier
1615 N. Wa8hington
City
Spencer B. Miller
1236 N. Sedeeva
City
Harl'y D. Sarp;eant
1216 ~unset Dr.
City
P. H. Guinand
1529 Dre\r~ St.
City
J. A. Perry
1326 S. Iviadison
City
L. M. Davis
102 \'1 17th St.
Jacksonville, Fla.
John Graure
4110 Drexel Ave.
Detroit 15, Mich.
Ches~er K. Lynch, Jr.
Swedesboro,
New Jersey
Donald J. Jedlick
33660 W. Lake Rd.
Avon Lake, Ohio
Bruce E. Whimsett
~losher Tr. Fk.
Rt. 2-Box 490, Clw.
Sheffield S. Cook
201 Cartee St.
Coudersport, Pat
Juluis S. Flure
400 N. Corona
City
R. F. Schmid
1915 Cleveland St.
City
Eric A. Jacobson
P. O. Box 206
City
R. F. Schmid
J. Borkowski
11 E. Emaus Ave.
Allento'Wn, Pat
Rudolp S. Lescanec
108 S. Somers
Brooklyn, N. Y.
PASSED AND ADOPTED
Florida, this 21 day ot
ATTEST:
is/ R. G. Whitehead
City Auditor and Clerk
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November 21, 1955
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p'~SCRIPTION
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I..ot 19
Block B
Country Club Estates 4.00
Lots 20, 21, 22
Block B
Country Club Estates 12.00
Lo t s 23, 24, 25
Block B
Country Club Estates 12.00
Lots 7 and 8
Harri n~ton ~ub. 5.00
Lots 30, 31, 32, 33
Block "A"
Hillcrest a.oo
Lot 7 & S 54.5' of lot g
Nicholson & Sloan
6.00
Lot 11
Block 6
Pinecrest 5.00
Lot s 2 and 3
Block B
Unit C, Skycrest 8.00
Lot 9
Block B
Unit C, Skycrest 4.00
Lot 3
Block D
Unit 5, Sky-ere st 4.00
Lot 1
Block C
Unit 7, Skycrest 4.00
Lot 11
Block J
Unit 7, ~kycrest 4.00
Lot 1
Block K
Unit 7, Skycrest 4.00
Lot 2
Block K
Uni~ 7, Skycrest 4.00
Lot 11
Block K
Unit 7, Skycrest 4.00
Lots 1 and 2
Block C
Unit 8, Skycrest 4.00
M~BII (29)
W 75' of E 125' of S 150'
of N 200' of NE~ of NW~ of
13-29-15 (SW cor, Hercules & Drew) 4.00
Lot 7
Block C
Unit 8, Skycrest 5.00
BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
November, A. D. 1955.
/s/ Herbert ~. Brown
MAyor-Corrrrnis si onf-:r
RESOLutION
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November 21, 1955
(Cont.inued)
Owner:
Charles Walker
419 Magnolia City
Oity
Pro perty:
Lots 1, 2, S44.94' of lot ~, and lot S,
Block J, Keystone Manor
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City
Florida, this 21st day of November,
Commission of the City of Clearwater,
A.D. 1955.
/s/ Harbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
City Auditor and Clerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City COlnmis sion of' the City of
Clearwater, Florida, ~hat the property described below should be cleaned o~ weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ~en (10) days notice and failure of ~he
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective rroperty.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by ~he City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, t,hat the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush wit:.hin t.en (10) days after notice in
writing to the owners ~hereof ~o do so and that upon failure to comply with said
not ice ,~he City shall perform such cleaning and charge t.he costs thereof' against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
Owner :
Henry G. Carrell
111 S. Keystone Dr.
City
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City
Florida, this 21st day of November,
Property:
~ la' of Lot 4 and all of' Lot 3
Block J
Keystone ~ahor
Commission of t.he City of Clearwater, Florida,
A. D. 1955.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
City Auditor and Clerk
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ORDIRAICE BO. 691
AN ORDIBANCE PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTrOI
TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 1955 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DETERMINING WH&THER OR NOT CHAPTER 30b58, SPECIAL ACTS
OF FLORIDA OF 1955 PERTAINING TO A FIREMA!i'S RELIEF AID
PENSION FUND IN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER. FLORIDA, AND
REQUIRING A LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX BY THE CITY TO PAY THg
BEfiEFITS, SHALL BE RATIFIED; PROVIDIIJG FOR REGISTRATIOB
AND QUALIFICATION OF ELECTORS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER
OF CONDUCT OF SAID ELECTION; DESIGNA~ING POLLING PLACES
FOR SAID ELECTIORl PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATiON OF CHAPTER
30658, SPECIAL ACTS OF FLORIDA OF 1955; PROVIDING FOR
DETERMINING RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION AWD CERTIFYING SAID
RESULTS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AfiD PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY C01.n.USSION OF THE CITl OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That a Special Municipal Election shall be held in the manner
herein provided and according to appropriate laws and ordinances concurrently with
the General Municipal Election of the City or Clearwater, Florida~ on TuesdaY1
December 20, 1955. for the purpose of determining whether or not uhapter 30656,
Special Acts of Florida of 1955, shall be ratified; said Act pertains to a
Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund in the City of Clearwater, and requires the
levy of an annual tax by the City to pay the benefits prescribed thereby.
Section 2. At said Special Municipal Election, Chapter 30658, Special Acts
of Florida of 1955, shall be submitted to a vote and voted upon. and shall be
accepted or rejected as a whole.
Section 3. Only qualified electors of tne City of Clearwater Florida,
shall be eligible to vote upon the ratification of Chapter 30658. Special Acts or
Florida of 1955. All persons shall be considered as qualified electors in the
City of Clearwater, Florida, who are over the age of twenty-one (21) years and
who shall have resided in the City of C1earwa&er for a period of six (6) months
immediately preceding said election, and who shall have registered on the
Registration Books of ,the Supervisor of Regis~ration of the County of Pinellas a8
provided by law, and who in all other respects shall be qualified electors of the
State of Florida.
Section 4. The list of electors certified and submitted by the Supervisor
of Re~stration of the County of Pinel1as sha~l be opened to public inspection
at the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk upon the receipt of same from said
Supervisor, and it shall not be necessary to otherwise publish the names listed
thereon.
Section 5. Votes in such election shall be cast at polls set up in the
following locations:
PRECINCT 37 South Ward Elementary School
PRECINCTS ,A, 39 and 40, Clearwater Junior High School
PRECINCT 42, Clearwater High ,School
PRECINCTS 41 and 43, Horth Ward Elementary School
PRECINCT 38, Youth Maritime Center
The polls shall open at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time and shall close at
7:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on the day of said election.
Section 6. Voting machines shall be used and the ballot shall contain the
following question and be in the following form:
"Do you favor the ratification of Chapter 30658,
Special Acts of Florida of 1955, pertaining to a
Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund in the City of
Clearwater, Florida, and requiring the levy of an
annual tax by the City to pay the benefits prescribed
therein?"
Section 7. True sample copies of Chapter 30658, Special Acts of Florida ot
1955. shall be posted at each polling place and said Chapter shall be published in
full in two separate issues of a newspaper o~ general circulation in Clearwater,
Florida, the first insertion to be at least ten (10) days prior to December 20,
1955.
Section g. The result of the voting shall be certified by returns in
duplicate signed by the Clerk and a majority of the Election Inspectors. one copy
of such return shall be delivered to the Mayor-Commissioner and the other copy
to the City Auditor and Clerk, both of whom shall transmit such returns to the
City Comnission at a meeting to be held at 12:00 600n, Eastern Standard Time,
on the day following the election. At such meeting the City Commission shall
canvass the returns and declare the results of said election.
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CITY COIYIMISSION MEETING
November 21� 1955
The Ci,ty Commigsion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Ha119 Monda��
November 21� 1955, at 1:30 P,M. with the following members prasent:
Herbert M. Bro•„m
W. E. Strang, Jr.
G� Lo Kennedy
J. N. Bohannon
iEJack Russall
Also present were:
t4ayor—Co�ri.ssioner
Commi.ssioner
Gomtm.ssioner
Cor�nissibner
Coavnissioner
'�Absent at first o£ meeting. Came in later,
F. C. Midd].eton
Chas,M, Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClar�a
S. Ia.ektott
City t4anager
City Attornzy
Chief of Police
City Engi:neer
The Mayor ca.11ed the meeting to order. The invocation Uras given by the Reverend Hill of
+he Church o£ the Nazarene� Cleaz�saater, Co�.i.ssioner 5trang moved that the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 7th be approved in accordance wlth copies furnished eacti msmber in
writing subject to �,ny change b,y Couun:i.ssioner Russell, Motion vras seconded by Co�i.ssioner
Bohannon and carried; unanimously.
The City Manager reported that two bids had been received to construct a storm setaer in
Baymont Street from P�Iandalay Avenuz to Clearwater Bay, The bids were re2d as follows:
E. H, Holcomb; Clearu,ater
Jack Laurance, Largo
� 6,129e25
5,252.50
The Ci:y Manager recoffinended that the bid be given to the low bidder subject to the City Eh�neerts
and the :ity At�orney�s approval. Cor�issioner 3trang moved thai the Z'[anager�s recou�endation be
adopted w�.`.h those provisions. Motion was seconded by Cor,unissioner Bohannon and carrieu' unanimously,
Tt was reported 'ay the hianager that six bids were received to construct a san9.targ ge*rter in
Eldorado Avenue from a poi.nt si�y feei south of the south line of Bohenia Circle to Acacia
Street and in Acacia Stree� east to Nandalay Avenue. The bids were read as �ollow�:
Ray Birkbeck, Dunedin
Jack Laurance� Iargo
Smith—�reger Eonstr. Co., Inc., Clearrrater
E. H. Holcomb� Jr., Clearwater
E. I. Rutledge, St. Petersburg
Stansfield Constr. Co.� Inc., Tampa
�i l��/�OOo00
4,15�.,00
5,610.00
4,721.30
5,170,00
��,g75sQ�
The City Manager reco�nended that the contract be awarded to the 1ow bi.3der subj�ct to the
approval of the City Ehginee: and the Ci�y Attorney, Commissioner Strang moved that the
Manager�s recommendation be accepted subject to the appravaZ o£ the City �gineer and the City
Attorney. Motion t,ras seconded by Comai.ssioner Kennedy and carried unani�ously.
In regard to the bids for fire hose which were adJertised to be received at 12e00 noon�
the City TZanager explazned that a bid was received from the Fountain Fire Protection Service,
lOiJb �. Hillsborou�h� Tampa, at 12:33 P.34. and asked permission to ret;urn the bid unopened.
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid from Fountain Fire Protection Service of Tampa be re-�
turned unopened since it c�as received after the time stipulated for the bids, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Manager announced that seven bids were received to supply 600 feet of 22"'
200 feet �f lz�� and 50 £eet of 3�4" £ire hose. ^he bids vrere read as follows:
Gen. Detrcit Corp,, Detroits Mich
American LaFrance Corp., Atlanta, Ga.
Jas, TV. Hodges� B. F. Goodrich, DeLand� Fla.
Approved Fire Protertion Co., Plainfield, N, J.
Bert Lowe Supply, Tampa, Fla.
W. S, Darley & Co.� Chicago' I11
Roger B. QuineJ, Dunedi.n, Fla.
� 8'72.`�`
1,073.50
1�000.00
1,195.50
s65.8o
i;z3o.90
1,053.73
Commissioner Strang moved that-these bids be turned over ta the City h"•anager� the Fire Chief
and the Purch�sing Agent for tabulation and return to the next meeting. riotion was seconded
by Co�.issioner Bohanno�� and carried unanimously.
It was re�orted by the City Manager that fo�T bids were received for 1� dozen uniform
sYiirts for the Fire Department. The bids were read as folla�,rs:
Martin�s Uniforms� Tampa
Plymauth Rock Shirt Coo9 New Yorlc
J. C. Penney Co., Clearwater
Kaley Shirts, Inc.� Biscoe, N. C,
� 691,zo
61�8.00
54&.00
646.z0
Commissioner Strang moved that the '�ids be turned over to the Manager and the Purchasi�g Agent
for tabulation and return to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Con¢ni.ssioner F3ohannon
and carriecl unanimously,
Two bids 1,rere openod for two mixed carloads of fittings and clay sewer pipe ranging irom
four inches to ten inches, The M_anager found that the bids from Oconee Clay Products Compat�y'
MilledgevilTe Georgia� and W, S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Gompar�y, Birmingham,, Alabama,were
both set out �n. �y� p�,ces And did not give the total amount of the bi:d.
,j f �
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It was agreed that the bids should be sent to the Purchasing Agant to be totalled and returned
later in the meeting.
The rianager reported'that only ona bid had been recei:ved for two new � ton pick-up trucics'
one for the Engineering Department and one {;o be used by the Electrical Department. The bid was
read as f'ollows:
Thayer Motior Co.� Clearwater ,�1�183.20 For each
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid �or the two trucks be awarded to Thayer Tdotor Company�for
;$1�183„20 each. Motion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Russeli came in at this time -- 2:00 P.Mo
A report taas read from Pir. Harold D. Briley, Consulting Lhgineer, and signed as approved
by the City Manager� stating that after a complete study of the bids� it was #'ound that the Git�
would �ave soney on the new improvements to the water systera by furnishing all the major material
and the contractor furnishing only labor atzd mi.nor msterials as provided under Bid �l. PTr. Briley
and the Citv Manager therefore recoffinended accepting the followi.ng low bids £rom contractors and
material suppliers:
Bid No. 1
PART I-- A, Stanle� Mundy & Co.
PAB.T II. -- Synith-Sweger Constr. Co.
Item No.
la. & b
2
3�
4c
5
6
$
9a
9�
10
11
7
� 7�,099.00
70,508.50
Rein. Concrete Pressure Pipe� 2l� and 20"
Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Fittings, Reinforced Concrete, 21� and ��'
Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Cast Iron Pipe, 16'� pipe, Rail Delivery
U, S. Pipe and rou.ndry Coo
Cast Iron Fittings� lb-inc•h� 1tai� Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Coo
Cast Iron Pipe, 12 - 6" incl., Rail Delivery
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co,
C�st Iron Fittings, Mech. Jt. 12-6" i.ncl., Rail Delivery
U. S. Pioe and Foundry Co.
Altitude Valves - No award due to change in plans.
Hub-end Gate Valves - M& H Ualve and Fitting Co.
Flanged Gate Valves - Mueller Co,
Check Valnes 2�ueller Co,
Fire Hydrants Mueller Cc.
Elevated Stse1 T�Jater Tank� 300�000 gallon unit a.n the amount oF �49,600.00 t�rith
the provi�o that the ri.ser diameter be increased to !+8 inches<
Hammond Iron Works
The Mayor mentioned that Item 7 originally included two new vrater tanks� one for Clearwater
Beflch and one for the north end o£ the City� but in order to keep within the amottnt of money
aTrailable from the revenuE certificates it was necessary to eLitninate one. He said during
recent painting and cleaning of the water tank on the Beach it was found that it was not iu
first class condition and it was estimated it wou].d only last about fifteen more years.
Thereiore� ii t+ras decided to place the new tank on Glearwater Beach near the present tank as
it would aventuall;� have to be taken down. Coamissioner Strang moved �that the report of the
consulting engineers as approved by the City irianager be received; accepted, and approved and
that the bids for construction and for materials be awarded for the items listed in the report
according to the price listed where prices are i;.cluded and according to the tabulated bid
received i�rhere prices are not included and that the proper of£icials be authorized to execute
the appropriate contracts a.nd order. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The T�:ayor introduced Nir. John W, Rowe, Fresident of the Chamber of Commerce, whc presented
and read a joint Pe=�luta.on f-rom the Chamber of Commerce 2nd the Merchants Association tahich
he said had been prepared after the conference on Friday� November 18th, between the City
Cor�i.ssion, the Industriai Co�ittee o£ the r?erchants Association and the Executive Commi:ttee
of the Chamber o£ Co�erce. The Resolution requested that tha Commi.ssion approve the report
given at that maeting by Mayor Brown and NIr. Lewis Homsr, Clearrrater representative on the
Pineilas Industry Council, concerriing a program to attract new industries to Clearwater, and
requesting the Gorc¢ni.ssion to proceed to acquire appropiri.ate land� and that funds be provided
to establish a progressive industrial program. t4r, Homar addressed the Co�u.ssion regarding
the six points necessary to proceed 1a-ith setting up a plan, such as a resolution pledgi.ng land
for an industrial park� se�ting up a Trusteeship to hold the land� engineering services; etc,
24r. Homer also req,uested that the following Committees be appointed: Trustee Commi.ttea�
Industrial Development Cotmn.i.ttee, Convnittee for Fnnds, and a Steering Comntittee. Mr. Al.fred L.
Lino, Executiv� I7irector of ths Pinellas Industry Council, spoke to the Commission explaining
that the reason that no major industries had located in C3.earwater N;as that no industrial sitea
were in¢nediately available with roads, sewers, etc.9 already constructed. The May�r recommended
that the report be aceepted and that the Commission go on record as being in £avor o£ implemen-
tation of this program, Co�mai_ssioner Strang moved that the Resolution be received from the
Chamber of Cormnerce and the Clearwater Merchants Association. Motion was seconded by Cotmni.ssioner
Ruesell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stran� moved that 2hr. Homer�s report be accepted and that the Mayor and the
Coffini.ssion �et up the Pour Co�i.ttees requested by this report and that thanks be expressed ta
these men who have vrorked on it. i4otion was seconcled by Commissioner Bohannon and cerried
unanimously.
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The Mayor announced the continuation o£ a Public Hearing on the Sollo�fring requests for set-
backs from Mr. J. J, 5ircenons:
l. A fi£teen foot setbaek from I,antana and fr'arcissus A��enues ior �,ot �, Block z57, Carlouel�
anc: a fifteen £oot setback from Narcissus Avenue for Lot 2� Block 257� Carlouel.
2. A five £oot setback from Laur.el Street for Lot 5� B1ock 257� Carlouel.
3. A five foot setback P.rom Juniper for I,ots 1�r:i J.1, Block 261�., Car.louel.
Mr, GJ. S. Wightman� attorney for IJir. Sirrmions, addressed the Corimri.ssion on behalf of his client.
The City Attorney read the Zoning Board�s recommendation tha.t the reo,uest £or a fifteen foot
sPtback on I.ots 1 and 2� Block 257� Cdrlouel� be granted as tne plan submitted Vmuld make good
usa;e of the peculiarly shaped lots and would conform to the surrounding areas. A letter of
protest to the granting of the r�quests was read from rs. Cornelius C. Shepard of q66 Baq �
Esplanade. The Zoning Board�s report was re3d recommending that a five foot setback on I,ot 8,
Block 263� Lots 1 and 11, Block 261�.� Zot 5� Block 257� be granted because use o� these lots vrould
not be nossible wi.thout a reduced setback becauae of a rovr of Australizn pine trees and a fence
i�nediately south of all these lots. Commi.ssioner Bohannon called attention that the setback for
I,ot 8, Block 2b3� was granted a� November 7th as the ot,mer tvas under contract to build a house on
it. He suggested that the Riayor ,�ppoirt a C�mmittee to �o over the site and reach some decision
on the fence surrounding the subdivision. The Tiayor appointed the entire Comtnission as a Courmittee
of the Tiihole to check on these requests. CorBnisgioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing be
continued to December 5th, 1955, during which time the Commi.ssion acting as a Committee of fihe Z�ihole
will meet on this problem to try to come up 1,rith a solution. Mation c•�as seconded by Co�¢nissioner
Bohannon and carri.ed unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Publia Hearing on the request of h1rs. Clara Hensley for a trrelva foot
setback from Keystone Drive Sor a carport on I.ot 12� Block K� REvised Plat o£ Keystone Manor. �he
City Attorney read the letter from 2Frs, FIensley and the Zoni.ng Board's reco�endation that the re-
qu�st be denied because it would be detriruental to the surrounding propert;�. A Petition t�ras read
signed by si.x property owners in the neighborhood protesting the granting of the request a� other
h�mes in the neighborhood confi'orm to the twenty-five foot setback. Having held this Publie Hearing
on the rernzest of ?ufrs, Clara Hensley for a tiaelve £oot setback from Keystone Drive for a carport on
Lot 12y Block K, Revised Plat of Keystone idanor, and having heard sufficient valid objections�
Commissioner Strang moved that the request be denied in accordance with Zoning Board recommendation,
hioi;ion was seconded by C�imnissioner Russell and carri.ed una�imously.
The City Manager presented a revised contract with Reynolds� Smith and Hills� Consulting
Engineers, of Jacksonvi]_le, Plorida� to iurnish engineering servi.ces in rnalcing preli.minar� studies
ta convert the City�s Gas DeparEment to use of natural gas. He said the contract provided for a
fee of �p3,000,00 for such services and if the City proceeds w.ith the pians for conversaon to natural
gas the �3�OOO.QO could be applied on engineering work on the actual project, Commissioner Strang
moved in accordance with the hianager�s reaonmendation t,hat the engineering contract with Reynol@s,
Smith and Hi11s be approved and the groper officials be author�zed to execute it. P4ot9.on i•ras
seconded by Cnimni.ssioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter f•rom is. John C. Polhill with reference to
drainage on Cleveland Street which requested some action on better storm drainage in iront of his
c]i.ent�s building on Zot 3� Block l, N.agnolia Park, as �fr. Blaekburn is in danger o£ losing his
tenants because of the floodi:ng after heavy rains, The letter stated that the Engineer had estimated
some relie£ could be given £or a cost of �800,00. The City �gineer requested that the City Nianager
be given authority to have a stuc�p made of the area to see S�rhether installing a short piece of sewer
line from Nir. Blackburn�s lot to the 21�.inch sewer i� Myrtle Avenue �uld impscve the situation.
Coimni:ssioner Bohannon mozred that the City �gi�eer be requested to make this study and gea; bids ior
the Co�n.ission�s approval as soon as possible. Iiotion ,vas seconded by Ca�nissioner Kenn�:d� znd
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a reouest from I�.I. E. Morgan� Dzvision Freight Agent of the Seaboard
Railroadj for permission to install a side track for Kenson Supply Company between Grar�d Central
and Jeffords Street. The Gity Engineer reported that there is an existing ditch tahere the track is
to be installed, that pipe zail], have to be laid from Jeffords to Gra.nd Central and a storm manhole
at the intersection of Grand Central Z5ril1 have to be relocated. The N.•anager said that he and the
Engineer approved the project and that Kensdn Supply t,ould take care of the drainage and relocating
the manhole at no cost to the City.. Coffini.ssioner Pussell moved that permission for installation
of sidetrack by Seaboard Railroad at K_enson 5upply Company be granted with iienson Supply Comp�ny
to pay all costs. �'Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy ard carried unanimoualy.
The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter frem the Special Events Committes wi.th
reference to brochures f or the Fun �N Sun Festival. Coffinissioner Bohannon covsnented that the maldng
up of such brachures sounded like an expensive item and recommended that the matter be referred to
the Advertising Committee o£ the Chamber o£ Gommerce for their recommendation. Commissioner Bohann�n
moved that the matter be referred to the Advertising CoII¢cittee of the Chamber �f Commerce for their
recommendation with the suggestion that if the item �aas approvedy that it be included in the adver-
tiaing budget of the Chamber of Cotmnsrce. tfotion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried
unanimously.
A letter was read from 2Srs. Sben Ronne� Chai.rman of the Pr�jects Committee of the N:others� Club�
requesting the City to either paint or install asbestos shingles on the ou�side of the Elks Nurser�
building located on City property at Piexce Boulevaz�d and Cleveland Street. The cost of inst2.11ing
shingles to match the MurLicipal Auditorium was astimated at d�,607.50 and the estimate for one coat of
paint was �3$5.00. The letter also requested some small repairs such as new steps, repairing leaks,
etc. A memo was read from kir. Eddie I✓.00rey Recreation Directors wlich stated that his dep2xtm=.nt
could take care o£ the small repairs but there were no ,funds for i:he major ones. Co�issianer
Bohannon suggested the possibility that the Uuilding would be moved to �other location after the
completion of Maas Bro�thers new store and the remodeling of the suclitor�i.um. Coum�issioner Strang moved
th:at at �his time the City paint the building with one coat ancl then do the other items that NSr. Moore
said that he couZcl do until the disposition o£ the final location of the bui.lding is decided� and
that the hiothars � Club of the school be authorized to do tvhatever ivork that their Cor�ittee deeLns
necessary at this time subject to t2,e approval of the Ci�y- rianager, Motion was seconded by� Comttri.ssioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously. Cormnissioner Str�ang recommended that representatives from the
IKothers Club and the Elks C�.ub meet witki a Committee from the Commission to decide the permanant
location.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 21, 1g5,
A letter was read from Mr. John H. Meek, President oi the Clearwater Associa�ion
o�' Insurance Agen�s, which proposed that the new fire insurance for the Ci+y be
issued in only one policy, thus eliminating duglication caused by the �ormer plan
of dividing the insur�ance between all +he companies in Clearwater. The propnsal
was that the a�ent issuinp� and servicing the business receive a minimum of 20f
and a maximum of 25jo of the commission and the remainino 75% or $0°fo be divided
among all agents in the City in propor�ion to t,he number oi fire compana.es repre-
sented by them. The City Attorney read a letter from the General Insurance Ager�ts
Associat;ion of Clearwater (a new organization) which recomuiended t,hat one policy
be issued b5 the Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company in conjunction wit;h the
Nierrirnack i�Iutual Fire Insurance Company and further proposing that ths commission
be distributed equally to all other a�ents in Cleax•water. The City Manager also
recornrnended that just one policy be issued for the five year period as it was very
confusing in case of a claim to have to de�,l with twenty or ttiventy-five dif ferent
companies. Commissioner Russell moved fhat t:�e f ire insurance of the City of
C�earwater be giv�n to the Clearwater Association of Insurance Agents for the new
rate that they now have and that �heir proposal of November lOth wi�h the division
of the commission be accepted ane� that the Manager be given the authority to
implement the pro;�ram. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the progress of the paving of Drew Street by the State Road
Departmer.t, tne City �ngineer reported th�t the project had been bid several
months a�o but the contract had not been let as the Count.3r did not have t he cornplete
right-of-way. He said the City had given the State a drainage easement so that the
entire area would drain ir_to the ditch between Corona and Arcturus. The Mayor said
the City was considerin� making a request of the State Hoad Department to pipe the
er_tzre drainage ditch to Skynrook. Mr. Ben Krentzman, attorney, stated t hat he
was representing the State in the condemnation proceedin;s, and reported that the
State is asking for an increase in the size of the easement and the owners are
objacting because they do not know what is goinp; �o happen to this ditch.
Commissioner Strang moved that a proper Resolution i�e prepared and the proper offi-
cials authorized to execute it �o request the State Road Department to further
consider the piping of the drainage easement in the area so shown by the Cit;r
Engineer, t�iotion iaas seconded by Commissi�ner Russell and carri.ed unanimously.
The City N�nager preseni:ed a request from Mr. Charles 1. Pabian, District
RSana�er of the �range State Oil Company, for permission to ereGt a service station
on the northeast �orner of iriissouri and Druid Road and another station on the
northwes� corner oi Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Jupiter Avenue. The rPcommendation
of the Zonir.g board was that the requests be approved. The City Engineer reported
appraval of the plans except tha't �roper drainage structures in Missourz Avenue
should be providecl and that curb cuts as approved by the City for Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard must also be approved by tlie State Road Department. Commissioner Strang
moved that the plans for the Orange State Oil Company filling stations on the
corner of Tlissouri and Druid, Gulf-to-Bay and Jupiter Avenu� and acccrding to the
Zoning Board, the City Engineer, the City AZanager and the City Attorney's recom-
mendations be approved. Motion was seconaed by C�mmissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The City Ts�ana;er reported that a plot plan had besn received for the location
oi the proposed Hov�ard Johnson restaurant on Lot 7, City Park Subdivision. The
letter of proposal irom Howard Johnson, Inc., consider�d at the meeting of
October 17th was read again. A recommendati�n from the City Planning Board was
read suggestino a realigninent of the curve at the west end of the Causeway, the
construction of � fixed four-lane bridge, the creation oi a one-way tr�ffic
pattern between the bridge and i�'Iandalay Avenue, ihe creation of a memorial park,
etc. The Mayor pointed out that the revenue from the proposed restaurant building
would be pledged for the retirement of the revenue certificates on the vlari�a
Euilding. The City Attorneyts opinion was that the bond ordinance would generally
speaking prohibit the use of the property for non-revenue producing enterprises.
Commissioner Russell moved that the City of Clearvvater enter an agreement with
Howard Johnson, Inc., for a].ease of Fifteen years at �4.,$00 per year wiih an
option for an additior.al pexiod of ten years at "�p6,000.Q0 per year; and on this
piece of property they wil� construct a buildina to cost approximately �75,000.00
anci will equip the buildino at a cost of about �35,OOO.GO with a total investment
of �p110,000.00; and in making this motion, I concur along with Mr. Kruse and the
Flanning Board that the building be set back far Enough so �hat if and when the
brid�e and the Causeway are straighfiened out that we will have ingress and egress
to the bridge in case of one way traffic; further, that the City Engineer and the
City I�Zanager be directed to conier with Howard Johnson, Inr_., in regard to thei'r
plot plan to see if it is sufficient according to the drawing of the Planning
Board; and also that thsre be a standard lease with a recapture clause, they to
pay taxes, insurance and �ssessment�; and the proper of�icials be authorized to
execute it; also durin,� the ttventy-five years that Howard Johnson, Tnc., is to
operate the restaurant exclusively and not lease it out. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unaniniously. Mr. Maurice Thayer praised the
Commission for taking this pro�ressive step while still protecting the approach to
the Causeway. Comruissioner Bahannon requested that copies of the lease be submifit�d
to the Commissioners before beinP executed so they wi11 have a chance to study it.
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CTTY CO�ZISSION N�ETI�IG
November 21, 1955
Regarcling a request for an adjustment on a Union Street pavin; assessment and
one for a San Remo pavin� assessment adjustment, the Mayor recoinmended that they
be referred to the standing committee on tax adjustments. Commissioner Strang
moved t hat the Mayor appoint a Committee for a discussion in reference to the
Unian Street and San Remo paving p�ojects. Motion was second�d by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Mayor said tha� the standing co�ittee on
tax adjustme:,�:s, Commissioner Kennedy and Commissioner Russell, would look into it
and bring back a report.
In regard to the method of assessment of storm sewer in Duncan Avenue from
Druid to Gulf-to-Bay, the City Engineer presented a plan for assessmenb in which
he would subtract frorn the total contract pr�ce the cost of the mar.holes ar_d
catchba.sins and ad� t,he cost of the blizeprintir.g, salaries and advertising, and
from the resulting fi;c�re compute f;he 'J/12ths the City would pay, and the rernaining
5/12ths plus the cost of the manholes and catchbasins would be assessed to the
property owners. Ntr. Ben Krentzman, attorney spoke to the Commission on behalf
of Mr. James Karas and Mr, Allen I�cKay, explaining t,hat Mr. McKay had understood
at a preliminary hearing that the Ci:;y would pay 7�12ths of all t,he cost and that
T�Ir. McKay's land would not receive much benefit frorn uhe improvemen+:,. Commissioner
Kennedy moved that the City Engineer's gro-ration '�e approved and accepted. I�fotion
was seconded by Commissioner Russeli, Upon +;he vot,e bein� taken, Commissioners
Kennedy and Russell voted «AyeT�. Commissioners Strano, Bohannor! and Brown voted
�r�,rof�, �otion did not carry.
Commissioner Strang moved +,hat in +,he assessment of Duncan Avenue that the
engineering fees are to be assessed on the full basis and the sewer costs be
assessed at 7fl2ths for the City to pay and 5/12ths for the propexty owners with
the engineering f'ees and advertising costs to be paid to be spread in the assess-
ment iii their entirety. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon. Upon the
vote bein� taken, Commissioners Strang, Boh�nnon and Brown voted ��Aye��.
Commissioners Kennedy and Russell voted T�No". Motion carried.
A letter v�as read from *he Clearwater Community Symphony, Tnc., requesting
funds to help their bud�et for the coming season and pointing out that the
Commi.ssion gave �900.00 last year. Commissioner Strang moved that �500.00 be
arpro�riated.from the Special Events Fund for the Clearwater Community Symphony,
Inc., subject to the approval of the Special Events Committee. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
A request was read from �i�rs, vorot�y S. Briggs, Chairman of t,he Board of ths
S�cond Church of Christ, Scientist, ask�ng permission to use Zots 13 and 1�.,
Block 1, Knollwood Replat, for parkin� for the church. The Zonir_� Boardts
recommendation was that the request should be granted as churches should have off
street parking in residential areas and that the io* be paved and landscaped.
The City Attorney was of the opinion that the reouest would not need to be adver-
tised as a Public Hearing since t he Commission had established a precedent by
granting private parking lots in R-1� areas when adjoining or immediately across
the stree� from the owner�s property. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the request
of the Second Church of Christ 5cientist for parking on Lot 13 and ]1F., Block 1,
Knollwood Replat, for church parking be ;ranted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor informed some representatives of the L;ttle Zeague Baseball teams
�hat their rec{uest for improvements to the facilities had been received ar,d the
Commission would investigate it and bring back a repart to tne nex� regular
meeting.
A request was read from Nrs. I�I. G. Ravel for permission to use the building
at 207 AT. Garaen {North � of Lot 6, all of Lots 7 and $, Block 6, Jones Sub. of
Nichol�on) for industrial use as it is now located in the Business zone. The
Zoning Board}s recommendation was that the request be dena.ed but that a request
for a specific use could be made under the hardshi� provisions of the Zoning
Ordixiance. The idayor su;gested that the matter be advertised fnr a Public Hearin�
as it would be possible to limit t.he a�plication to certain uses. Commissioner
Strang moved that the item be �Zaced on the agenda for a Public Hearing on
llecember 5th. Motion was seconded by Commissicaner Bohannon and carried unanimouslp,
The City Iittorney read the request from Mr. GeQroe A> Bolton to canvert a
dwelling located on Lot 2 of I�. E. Mighell°s Subdivision from a one family residenee
to a duplex. The :Lot is presently zoned as R-1. The Zonin, Board's recnmmendation
was that the request be granted as other dwellings in this area are already in
multiple use. Commissioner Strang moved that this item l�e se� up as a Public
Hearing on DecernUer 5�h. NIotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carrisd
unanimouslg.
The �ity �Ianager reported ttiat it would be possible to concrete an area on
the west side oi the Youth 1�Iaritime Center for recrea�ional activities a li+,tle
smaller than the estimate presented at the last meetin� anci also install a fence
on the east side using some left over from Green Field for apgroximately �l�,000.00.
Commissioner Russell moved the approval of the work order for the concrete for
the Youth Cent-,er and putting up *he necessary fence that is on hand for the sum
of �j��.,000.00. yIotipn was seconcied by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
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CITY CONII�LISSION bYEETING
November 21, 1955
^ihe Mayor announced �hat Item 9-C, 1tOrdinance No. 6$9, Annexatznn o� Fair%urn
Addition and Zonin� for sametT would be defe.rre� on request of Golonel �;�ooley and
would be considereci at a special mee+ing on I�Tovernber 2$fih.
The City Attorr�ey read on its first; reading Ordinance 691 providin, �or a
Special Municipal Election to be held with the Gene:al �lection on December 20th
to submit to a referendum �or approval Ghap�er 3065$, Special Acts of Flor9,da of
1955, Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund. Commissioner 5trang rnoved tk�a� Ordinance
691 be passed on its firs� reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell
and carr�ed unanimously.
Commissior:er Strang moved that Ordinance 691 be considered on its second
reading by t,itrle only wit.h t,he unanimous consent of the CommiSsion. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carr•ied unaninmouslg. The City Attornay read
the Ordir_ance by title only. Commissioner Strang moved #;hat Ordinance 6g1 be
passed on its second reading by title on1y� Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 6g1 be considered on its third and
final reading by unanimous consept of the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner. Russell and carried unanimously. The Cit}� Attorney read Ordinance
691 in full. Commissioner Stran� moved that Ordinance 691 be passed and adopted
on its third and final reading and the proper officials be authorized to execute
it. iKotion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimouslp.
The Gity kttorr_ey requested tnat a motion be passed approving the form of
ballot set out in Ordinance 691. Commissioner Russell noved that the f�rr� of
ballot embraczd in Section b of Ordinanoe 691 be approved and be placed for the
vote of the electorate on t he Special Election set up by Ordinance 691. Motion
was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanirnously.
The City Attorrey presented a list of names submitted by the City �lerk for
appointment �o the Election Board for #:he December 20th election. Corunissioner
Strang moved that the list of narnes submitted 'oy the City Clerk be appxoved and
appointed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried u�ianimously.
The City i�Iana�er presentea a hesolution requirin; ei�hteen property owners
to clean their lots of weeds and underbr�zsh. Commissioner 5trang moved the
adoption of the N.esolutiorr. Motion was seconded by Commissioner kussell and
carried unanimqusly.
` The City i'�anager report�d that he had received a petition from adjacent
property owners to have Lots l, 2, and part of Lots 4 and 5, B1ock J, Keystone
Manor, cleared and also the north ten ieet of Lot 4 and all of Lot 3, Block J,
Keystane i�ianor. He stated that the lots could r_ot be mowed by the Gity mowing
equipment ar_d thsrefore he was pres�nting two special Resoluti�ns to sequire the
owners to clear the lots. Commissioner Stranb moved that the special Res�lt�t ione
be passed for lot clearir_g. P2otion �,vas seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourr.ed at 6:53 P.M,
Attest �
� ,/il%
City 'uditor and Clerk
Mayo-r-Commissior r
CITY COMMISSION PdEETING
November 21, 1955
Mayor Commissioner Haroert M. 13rown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. �. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J, N. Bohannon
Gentlemen:
November 1$, 1955
The Cit y Commission vrill meet in Regular session on Monday �,fi,ernoon,
November 2i, 1955 in the Ciby Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the
items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.I�i.
FCiQ : s
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
�s� F. C, Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Commission Meeting of I�ovember 21, 1955
City Hall Auditorium
�:30 P.`�.
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l. Invocation, Pastor, Church oi the Nazarene, Clearwater.
2. Approving the minutes of the Hegular Vieeting oi Navember 7, 1955•
3. Opening of b�ds:
A. Construction of Storm Sewer in Baymont St. from vandalay AVenue to
Clearwater Bay.
_�. Construction Qf Sanitary Sewer in Eldorado Ave. from Bohenia Circle
to AGacia St.
C. Fire Hose.
D. Fire llepartment Uniform Shirts.
E. Two cars Clay Sewer Pipe.
F. Two � Ton Pick Up Trucks. (Engineerin; and �.lectrical Depts.)
4. Awardin� of bids for Giater Works Distribution System jPipe, Fittings, Tank)
5. Letter from the Pinellas Industr;� Council.
6. Fublic He�3rin�s:
A. Conti_nuation of requests of i2r. J. J. Sir2�nons as follows:
l. Permission for a fifteen foot setback from Lantana and Narcissus
Avenues for Lot l, Block 257, and a fifteen foot setback from
Narcissus �venue for I,ot 2, Block 257, both of Carlouel Subdivision.
2. Permission for a f ive foot setback from Laurel �treet for Lat 5,
Block 257, Carlouel Subdivision.
3. Permission for a five foet setback froM Junzper Street for Zot 1
and 11, Black 264, Carlouel SuUdivision.
B. Request of i�trs. Clara iui. Hensley for a twelve foot setback from Keystone
Drive f or a ca� port on Lot 12 , Filock K, ttevised Plat of Key stone Manor.
%. Commission's consideration of:
A. Engineering Services Agreement. (n�atural Gas)
B. Letter of request with reference to draina�e on Cleveland St., from
John �. PolhilL
C. Permission for installation of sidetrack by Seaboard Railroad at
Kenson oupply Co.
D. Letter from Special Events Committee with reference to Brochures for
F.un 1N Sun Festival.
E. Letter from Chairman of Pre-School (Elks Nursery) requesting imgrovements
to buildin�.
F. Proposition made by Clearwater Association nf Insurance Agents.
( Fiz•e Insuran�e )
G. Report from �ity �ngineer on the proaress of Drew St. pavin� praject,
H. Plans for Orange State Oil Co. fillin� Stations. (Corner of MissoLiri
and Druid and �ulf to Bay and Jupiter S�.)
I. Proposal from Howard Johnson's Inc. with reference �o leas� of Beach
Property.
J. Discussion with reference to Assessments of Union Street and Hillcrest
Pavement Projects.
K. I�Iethod oi Assessment of 5torm Sewer and pavement in Dur.can Avenue.
L. Letter from Clearwater Community Symphony, Inc.
M. Improvements to Lakeview Ayenue between Greenwood and R'Iissoizri Avenuas.
N. Request �or improvements of existing Little League Facilities.
0. Request from Pinellas High School for donation to Band.
P. Work Order for improvements at Corr,n;unity Club Cpnter, Pierce St.
�. Work Order ior materials and neces�ary expenditures of ,Safety Gouncil.
R. 4Vork Order covering Census Tract Maps.
S. Work Order coverin� cost to build body and hoist on Two Ton Truck.
T. 'r�Iork Order for concreting area at Youth Center.
$. Commissiorl's consideration of items from the Zonin� Board:
A. Request of 5econd Church of Ghrist Scientist for parking on Lots 13
and 11�, Block l, Knollwood Replat.
B. Request of Nirs. M, C. Ravel for change in zoning to industrial at
20% N. CTarden �venue.
C. Request of Dr. 1�lfred W. Reger to use buildin� on I,ot 5, Hamewai;ers
i'or iloctor's Office.
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November 21, 1955
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D. Renuest of ftichard F. Bo1am to build a carport on Lot 52, Block E,
5unset Pt. Subdivision.
E Request of George �1. Bolton tr� convert dwe"lling to a duplex on Lot 2
Mighell's Subdivision.
9. Commission's consideration af items from the Clt3� �ttorney's Off'3.ce.
A. Ordinance No. 6$7, Rew Electrical Ordinance.
B. Ordinance No. 6$$, Providin�; for Board of Electrical Examiners
C. Ordinance no. 6�9, Annexation of Fairburn tlddition and Zonin� f or same.
D. Ordinance No. 69z, Establishing Special i�uni�ipal Election.
10. I,ot &Iowing Applications.
1.1. Any other items not on the agenda will be considered wa.th th� consen� of
the Commission.
Adjournment
i�Ir. E. C, i�ioore
City Recreation Director
c�o P+iunicipal Auditorium
Clearivater, �`lorida
Dear I�Ir. PQoora:
Clearwater, I'lorida
We wish to suomit �erewith the rec�mmendations for maintenance and repairs to the
�`re-School buildin; and its grounds, as presented bg our Projects Gommittee, at its
re�ular i�onthly meeting, Tuesday 25, 1955, as req_uested by you on Thizrsdap, October
20th, when you and i�r. G. P. PQolaney (Gity Carpenter) accompanied us on our "tour
of insgection," about the buil�in; and playground area.
Of major importance and heading our lis� is the exterior of the building, which has
received no attention since the building ivas first moved into its present location
eight years ago. It is urgently requested that the exterior receive a complete
paint job, or an alternative oi instal�ation of asbestos shingles to match the
i�iunicipal Auditorium. We have received the following estimatesa
1./ Bcrape and clean and replaca ?aith one coat of paint �3$5.00
2. Scrape and clean and prime and replace with two
coats of pain'c. (Est. furnished by n�s. Maloney). �5$5.00
3e Labor and material (Johns-Mansvillej for asbestos
shingles, to match auditorium....'this estimate does
not include paintin� of trim. �607.50
Since the difference in cost between the better paint job, and that of the asbestos
siding is anly �23.00, we would heartily recammend the shingles as first chcice,
inas.aucli as the investment would be o:f a permanent nature, requiring no further maint-
enar_ce in the future, as well. as eliminat�_ng a great fire hazard. The recommendations
a.re lisLed below:
l. Painting, or shing].ing of exterior of build.ing.
2. New steps and two-hand rails on North entrance to playroom. It is
recommended that the �d.dth be enlarged, to eliminate accident hazard.
3. New steps at South entrance to music room.
4o Repair �eak around stand-pipe, over sink in playroom.
5. Repair cr replace sash cord in window in music room. (This was repaired
J_ast year; however, it is not dependabls at all times).
6. Replacement of composition board in music room, which is water-stained
and warped, caused Uy leakage before roof was repaired.
%. Repain�ing, with non-slir, paint, front steps and porch. (Accident hazard).
�9ith reference to our conversation *aith yau last Thursday, it is our understanding
tha� those items, other than item �l, are of minor importance, financially, and will
be takencare of in the immediate future. Since there seems to be some doubt as to
whether the City will or can include item #1 in its present budget, we would like to
have a definite opinion as to their proposed plans for the building.
.T�f the Ci�y does not anticipate makin; any major repairs to the exterior of the
buildin�, then we of the i+Ict�ers� Club, would like to have a definite answer, in
writing, whether it; be a refusal on their part, or a granting of permission by the
City Commissa.on, f�r us to proceed with such plans as far as we are :financially able.
We are of the opinio�i that the very fact that the buildin� is located in such a
prominent position adjacen� to the T2unicipal Au�litorium, and on the�a ater-front proper,
justifies our request, inasmuch as the building in its present condition reflects
upon civic pride. So often we have hear� criticisms that the outside of the i�uilding
wa:s not comparable to the traditionally fine operation of the school. We are ex�reme-
1y proud of the school and the fine job the teachers are doing.
We are an ambitious �roup of mothers, and if no decision has been reached before
the next meeting pf tYre City �ommission, then we would like to have our request
included on the agenda at that meeting. We shall appreciate your earliest poss3ble
consideration and deaision, as we are most anxious to proceed with our p�ans �ef�re
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
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the peak of the tourist season. An ideal time :for this work to be done woulci be
during the Cristmas holidays, when the noise of the work itself would not interfere
with the classes while in sess:ion.
Vde of the Mothers Club are verg �rateful for the tremenduous contribution the City
makes, financially, in making this fi.ne pro�ram for four and five year-olds possible.
We feel that some special reco�nition s�ould be gi�ven, other than once-a-year, publicly
at the Pounders' Day Program. If th2 City has no objections, we vaould be happy to
have a la.rge sign painted for the front of the b uilding, which would include the
City's participation.
We sincerely appreciate the prAmptness in which tne city responded last Friday, to
our request that the picnic tables in the play�round b e repai�ed. Not only were
they repaired, but an additional twelve-and ane-half foot tab].e was added. Our
sincere thanks from all the viothers and their children.
Sincerely,
!s� I�Irs. Sven Ronne
Chairman
�,/�b PRpJECTS CO1�IItiZTTEE
cc: F. C. Mid.dleton, City N?anager
Jack E. �.ussell, Cit� Coirunissioner
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November 15, 1955
Mayor-Commissioner HErbert NI. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Rnssell, W. E. Str2ng, Jro
Guy L. Rennedy, J. N. ��har�non
Gentlemen:
As directed, we have checked, tabulated and studied all hids received an3
opened on October 24, 1955 from the Suppliers and Contractors in respect to
your Wat�r Impro�rement Pz=oject.
Bids were received from �even general contractors bidding on the several
parts of the work. Bids v�ere alse received from fourteen suppliers offering
tlzeir matera.al. for inclusion in tY:e project.
As directed, bids we-re received from general contractors on two basis:
Bid No. 1 was predicated on the City fu�,nishing all major material aad the
contractor iurnishing oniy labor and minor materials.
Bid No. 2 was predicated on ':he contractor furnishing all material and labcr.
Therefore in orcier to evaluate these bids. it was first necessarp to determine
the low bid on the various materials and to then combine these bids with the
pr�per items in the various contractors bids for Bid No. 1. This was according
done and is presented for your study on �he two large tabulation she�ts. A
summary of these totals is also presented on the small sheets together with the
complete tabulation of all material bids.
Your attention is directed to the fact that in almost all instances th:e
analvsis indicates that the contractor's bid is lowest where the City is �'urnishing
the major materials and this is particularly true �f the two lowest and best bids
for the two parts. The lowest and best bids with the City furnishing the material
are as �ollows:
Bid No. 1
PART I-- A. St�nley P•�undy & Co, �7$,099•�Q
PART II - Sraith-Sweger Const. Co. �70,50$.50
It is there#'ore recommended that avrards to tha above listed contractors,
as the best and lowest bidders be made for the parts and bids as listed.
It is further recommended that material awards be made to the following
su�pliers for materials which conform to the specifications, as the best and
lowest bids, received for inciusion in the project.
Item No. la. and b. - Rein. �oncrete Pressure Pipe, 24 and 20" Lock Joint Pipe Co.
Item No. 2- I'ittings, Reinforced Concrete, 2L� and 2U" Lock Join� Pipe Co.
Item No. 3c. - Cast .Iron ?�ipe, 16�� pipe, Rail Delivery U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Note: B3* purchasing �the 16-inch c ast iron pige and accepting rail
delivsry a savings of �1,239.1�. will accrue to thp Citp and will
result in a more flexible distribution system.
I�em No. �.c. - Cast Iron Fittings, 16-zr.ch, Rail Deliverp U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
�tem �la. 5- Cast Iron Pipe, 12 - 5" incl., Hail Delivery U. S. Pipe and Foundrq Co.
Item No. 6-- Cast Iron Fittings, Mech. Jt. �2-6�' incl. , Rail Delives�y
U, S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
I�em Nr�. $- kltitude Vaives - No award due to ahange in plans.
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GITY CONIiKISSTON MEETING
Nnv�mb^.r 21, 1955
(Con�inued)
Item No. 9a. - Hub-end Gate Valves - NI & Ti Valve and Fittin; Co.
9c. - Flanged Gate ValJes - Mueller Co.
Ttem No. 10 - Gheck Valves - Mueller Co.
Item No. 11 - Fire Hydrants - Mueller Co.
Item ido. 7 - Elevated Steel Wat�r� Tanks
This item of materials was bid as a complete item of work, that is,
furnished and erected complete, including foundations and painting
and it is recommended that the award be made ta the Hammond Iron Works
for only the 300,000 ,gallon unit in the amount of y�49,$OO.i?0 with the
proviso that the xiser diameter be increased to 4.� inches. This item
is segarate and apart fram tY:e general contractoris bid and work and�
therefore, is not included in their bids or totals.
The u�e of rEinforced concrete pressure pipe in the 20 and 2L� inch sizes
(transmission main) will result in a savings to the City in t he amount of $�21,OE�$.�0
and its acceptance on this basis is recomme.ided.
Attention is also directed to �he fact that by accepting rail delivery of the
small diameter cast iron pipe and fittings an additional savings oi �2,659.61 will
be effected.
The above recor,unendations are made for your study and action in orcler to
activate the construction of this vitally needed improvement to your water utility
system and your early action is reouested in order to allow completion of the neces-
sary contracts, placement of materials on order and authorization to start con-
struction.
HDB:bm
Approved:
fs/ F. C, Middletun
Gity Manage,r
Respectfully submitted,
BRILEY, WILD & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTInG EA?GINEERS
/s/ Harold D. Briley
JOINT RESQLUTI01� OF THE C�EAR4�ATER CH1L'�4BER QF COP�IERCE
�ND THE CLEARWATLR MERCHANTS ASSOCIATI�1�
�4HEREAS, it is felt that a pressin; need exists bo diversify our 2conomy,
and it is ielt bp those who have made a study of the �t�bject that this could be
done by a+:tracting desirable industries with heavy payrolls, and
VdHERfkS, com.mittees from the Chamber of Commerce and the Nerchants Association
have spent; n�uch tirne and effort toward the accom�lishment of an industrial pro�ram
for Clearwater, and
WHERE.�S, the Execut,ive Committee of the Chamber of Cor�mierce, the In3ustrial
Gommittee oi the Merchants �ssociation and the City Commission and other interested
persons met on Friday, November 1$, and heard a re�ort from N,ayor Herbert Brown
and Louis Homer on the various steps n2eded and necessar,y to launch a sensible
an� intelligent industrial program for Clearwater, and
G�HEREAS, it is felt �;nat a11 haste should be emp].oyed to acquire the necessary
land, properly zone the same, designate respansible persons ana ao all things
required to establish an�industrial program.
I�OW, T.�IEREFORE, be it resolved by the governing body of the Clearwater Chamber
of Cor�merce and the Clearwater Merchants Association:
That the Citv o.f Ci,earwater approve t,he re�ort given by Mayor Herbert
Brown and Louis I�omer at the meeting held I'riday, November 1$.
That appropriate land be acquired, that responsible persons be designated,
and that all things necessary and needed be done to establish a progressive
industrial program for the City of Clearwater, and
That funds be provided for its efficient management and operation.
Adopted by the respective bodies this 1$r,h day of November, 195.5, at
Clearwater, Florida.
CLEARUuATER CHAMBEft OF COiYNiERCE
By /s� J. znl. Rowe
CLEAR4J�lTER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
By /s/ Ear1 D. Vlilson
CITY CONI'�iIISSTON MEETING
November 21, 1955
To: F. C. I�tiddleton, �ity I�ar�ager 10%��55
From: 0liver H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board �
Sub ject< Clara Pd. Hensley -- Lot 12 Block K, Keystone i�Ianor
The Zoning Board recommends that t,he request for a set back of 12' be denied
because it would be aetrimental to the surroundi,ng property.
Attached hereto is letter of requsst and sketch.
City Zoning t3oard e
City Commissioners
Gentleman:
I wish to apgly under Lhe hardship ruling. I have a house on 206 South Keystone.
2 small bedroo�s - and three grown people plus 2 children that lives there. I
need anot,her bed room badly and the only way is to �ake a bedroom qut of the �ara�e
and a carpo�t in front.
I have eight ieet on each �ide of my house and 31 ieet in front of my house. Please
look into this matter, and let me know about it as soon as possible.
/s� Clara M. Hensley
(Sanitary C1Eaners,
11 ATo: th Osceola Ave, }
Board of Ciby Commissioners November 2, 1955
City Hall
Clearwater, �'lorida
Gentlemen:
Re: Fun 'n Sun Brochure
Enclosed is a copy oi' a letter we have addressed to tne Special Events
Cocr,mittez of the Chamber of Commerce.
We hope that they wi11 give you a favorable recommendation on tnis request,
and that you map find it possible to provide the funds needed for the issuance
of this brochure.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Harold Bernier
General Chairman,
�ncl. Fun 'n Sun Committee.
Mr. Franczs C. i�fiddleton, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Fla.
nov. 9th. 1y55
Re; Fun N Sun Fommittee
Request Brochure
The attached letter and other material irom the Fun N Sun Committe2 is sel.i
explanatory„
Two members of the Special Events Committee are also on the Fu}i N Sun Com�ittee,
therefore left only a �mall Coir�nitt�e to decide on this matt.er, as the two did
net wish to take any part.
The Comuittee feels that the bouchure would be a wonderful thing to have, but we
also know that any amount of money could be used in advertising this ev�;nt, and
all ma}rbe well spent, but since the Fun N Sun committee already have monay from
the City, v�e do not feel that we should make a recommendation to you on this matter.
We feel that it should be left to the City or Chamber as to the funds being avail-
able for this.
We feel that the City needs a brochure of this nature but would suggest it be
handled by the Chamber, and as a anotlier su�gestion, that it not only carry �he
Fun N Sun event, but cover other things about Clearwater that could be mailed out
all durin� the year.
Res ectfully Submitted
�/ W. �V. Shor'�
Special Evpnts Qomrnitt,ee
�+1. W. Short, Chairman
CITY COMMISSION MG�TING
November 2]:, 1955
Mr. F. C. Mir;�l.eton, City Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Nlr. Nii�dleton:
November Z$, 1955
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On beha7.�' of my client, W. W. Blackburn, I have had placed on the City Agenda
for consideration at the City Commission Meet�,ng, to be held on Plovemhex 21st,
1955, the question of the remaval of excess water caused from rains at $11-13-55
C1eveland Street. This is a most urgent matter and requires immediate action
bacause the tenants indicate that they will not renew preseat leases unless soma
r.elief is apparent.
After several conferences he13 by my client wit;h the City �ngineerin�
Department, it was determir_ed that the pocket on Gleveland 8treet, causing Y,he
present trouble, can be rem�died by an expenditure of Eight Hundred Dollars
($p$00.00). We ask that this expendi.+.ure be aut;horized and that the Gi�;y Enginaering
Department be immediately instructed t,o gerform this work.
�'fy client has been a resid�nt of Clearwater and a substantial tax payer since
1923. He has invested approximabely ��.0,000.00 in this property; and the 1955
taxes were about �p�00.00. Unless relief is ok�tained promptly, my client stands to
lost this entire investment.
Your immediate and favorable consideration of this matter will be appreciated.
Mr. Francis G. PQiddleton
City I�fanager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, F�orida
Dear Sir;
Respectfully submitted,
�s� Johr C. Polhill
-____Legal Bldg.
St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 20, 1955
File A-S-233
Kensor_ 5upply Company, located between Grand Central and Jeffords Street
in Clearwater, has requested that we construct side track to serve their yard -
in the manner as outlined in red on attached Drawing �14.59.
In order to do this, you wi71 notice it is necessary to cross Grand Central
Avenue, and encroach alonb what is probably platted as the east side of East
Avenue, althouoh I am not positive that East Avenue is platted at i;his point as
prac-tically the entire area is taken up by railroad tracks. This will involve
the moving of a manhole and installing of considerable drainage, which has all
baen worked out with your City Engineer and he is familiar w3th the w�rk that is
to oe done.
I.will appreciate it if you will give necessary handlzng for an easement
for us to build a track in the manner outlined.
Yours very truly,
/s/ I. �. Morgan
(Er.c1.) Division Freight Agent
_r__�__� Seaboard Air Line Railroad
I�+1r. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Francis:
November 10, 1955
Ref: Fire Insurance - Renewal of
The Executive Committee of the Glearwater Assacia�ion o�° TnsurancE Agents wishes
to express to the i�ayor, City Corilmissioners, and you our sincere appreciation
fbr the cooperation we have received in the past. In c;onsideration of this and
our sincere desire to continue reciprocatino this cooperation we propose the
following.
With reference t o the fire insurance expiring December 1, 1955, we suggest that
�_ this entire line be written by one of our agen�s in one co�pany, that he retain
a service fee for his necessary exnenses and that the bulk of the commission �e
divided among all agents writing fire i.nsurance business in the Cxty of Clearwater.
This plan offers many advantages over the manner in which this business has been
handled in the past and appears to us i;he most satisfactory solution. These
advantages include.
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CTTY COI�l;�IISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
( C'onti nued j
�Providing the City with cne fire policy
�Eliminating duplica�ion o���effort and affordin� more ease in
the issuance of endorsements, claim drafts, etc.
'�Offeri�g the agents their pro rata share of the fire business
without the added expense of issuing in3i:vidual policies ar�d
endorsemen�s and servicing claims,
Such disposition is pracj-,ica1 in t,hat, by its nature, fire business is easily
divisible as indicated by tha iact that the City now has in excess of twenty-five
poli�ies issued by as many a�ents,.
To be more explicity �ae propose �hat the agent issuing and servicing i;he business
receive a minimum of 20°fo and a maxirnum of 25�0 of the commission and that the
rernaining 75% or $0% be ai��aea �,on� all agents on a gro rata basis in direct
proportion t;o the number of fire companies repres�nted by them as indicated by
the files of' the Citv Finance Director (maintained for licer.sing purposesj,
�ased on the forrner avera;e rate of .447 per �p100 and presen� estimated va7.ues
of �p1,1�0�,520 the City's firsfi year premium will be approximately �5,662.��,
which includes an increase in valuation oi �69z,250,00 duz to additional properties
acguired in �the past five years and not therefore previously ircluded in the
original shedule.
Tt is our belieF that this plan will be well received by all a��nts ineluding
non-member aoents and is oifered in a sincere attsmpt to best serJe the inrerests
of the City. If, however, for �ny reason, the Nlayor and Commissioners woul.d
rather handle this on ar.y or,her 6asis t.he AssociaY.ion will be pleased to accept
their invitation to o£fer r,he same policy on i+,sT merits alone as a bid and �hen,
of course, wit,hout, non-membership pa.rticipation.
As a service ta the Cit y we are at, the rresent time reviewir_� with the Florida
Tnspectio�n and Rating Bureau all of the City's properties with the purpose of
effecting reductions in rate wherever possible, Our ager_ts and several company
representatives have spent many hours to date +,oward this end. The assistance
of the City in appointing a coTranittee ior t,he p�pose of establi.shin� present
day insurdble values is an inte�;ral part of t,his program of in_telliPent under-
writi;,g. „
We trust our recommendation will 'ae accepted and wili appreciate your advisin;
us of your decision as soon as posJik,le. If we may be oi any further assiJtance
please do not hesif;ate to call upon us.
Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager
City of Glearwater
Clearwater, Flori�a
Dear i�ir. i�Tiddleton:
Very truly yours,
/s% JoY:n H. i�eek
Pre��dent
CleaLwater l�ssociation of' Insurance Agents
Re: Fire Insurance
November 1$, 1955
llurin; thE past few years, it has been t1�e practice of the City to distribute
their Fire Insurance to al1 licens:�d a;ents in Clearwater, and certainly t,nis was
an equitable distribution. This �rocedure, however, nscessitated �he issuance
cf some 20 to 25 different policies, t,hereby causin� considerable confusion to the
Gii,y, parbicularly when a claim was �resented.
Our Associatior_, in orc3er to solve this problem, has obtained permission �'rom the
Ca:mbrid�e Mutual Fire Insurance Company (in cor.junet;ion with +,he i�ers•imack Mutual
Fire Insurance Company) to issue one policy coverin�; t he entir� new Fire Schedule,
This will eliminata all other �olicies, and in fairness +o all other a�ents in
Clearwater, we propose to disti•ibute the commission equally. knot'rier importanb
feat;ure of this proposal t�il1 be the savin;s to the City, for we will issue the
polir.y usin�; a fif-teen percent (l��) discount from +,he new rat�s now beinF pro-
mul�ated by t,he Ratin; �ureau. Based on last year�s schedule, the savings would
amount, to ��1�93.�2 �ar year, an3 of course, with ths new schedu:Le ancl new rates,
the savinF;s wi11 be even greater. n�aturally, +:his policy woulc� '�e issued on the
Annual kenewal Plan wha.ch would �roduce an adciitional 20 o discount after +he first
year.
This proposal is presented with the idea t,hat it would be benefi�ial to t.he City,
al1 Insurange x�en�s in Clearv�ater, and the people of Clearwater. GJ'e trust you
wi11 �,ive this your usual fine consideration.
Yours very truly,
�s� Jim Bro+:herton
General Insurance Agents Assoc?ation
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GITY CON�'IISSIOnT 1�iFET:CnG
November 21, 1955
SECRETARY
Zoni� t3oard Commissi.on
City of Glearwat.,er
Clearwater, Florida
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Dear Mr. Anderson:
November 15, 1955
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Please accept this letter as an applicat;ion for approval of the following t;wo
locations in the city of Clearwat,er for zoning for the construction of a moclern
Gities Service station;
l. The northeast corner of Missouri and Drui3 Roads, havin� a frontage of
150 feet or. iuIissauri and 100 �eet frontage on Druid from the ri ;ht-of-ways
of these respective street;s.
2. The northwest corner of Gulf-+,o-Bay Blvd. and Jupiter street having a
fronta�e of 135 feet on Gulf-to-Bay and 200 ieet on Jupiter street
from the ri;nt--of-ways of these respective streets.
Attached to my letter of application, I am submittin�T the proposed lay-outs of these
two stations. These lay-outs are drawn ta the specifications of the state hi�hway
department and to the ci�y of Clearwa.+,er. I am also attachin; t,he plans and speci-
fications of the type of sta+,ion that mg company will �uild on these tw� locat.ions.
Our es+imated cost of construction ger s+ation is �27,500.00 and we f ee"1 the
architecture of our stations will lend to the beauty of the bu�inesses in the ci_ty
of Clearwater.
Since my company can not close the deals on these two sites with the property owners
until we definit2ly know that we can build a station on these sites, I would
a�,preciate your aid in rapidiy processing our application.
Thank you very kindly for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Charles T. Pabian
District �ianager
P. o. Box 70
CTP/jh Tam a Plorida
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Novernber 16, 1955
�'o; NIr. F. C. 1�5iddleton, City 1'ianager
Fr•om: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zonin� �oard
�UBJECT: Service Stations - Orange 3tate Oil Go.
At the request of i�r. Drev�, I have contacted various members of the Zoning
Board re�arding the erection of two (2) service stations, located at:-
1. The norr,heast corner of P�Iissouri and Druid Roads, havi ng a frontage of
15� feet on i�I'.ssouri and 100 feet fror_tage on Druid from t'.:e right-of-ways
of these respective s�reets.
2. The northwest corner of Gulf--to-Ba� Blvd. and Jupiter street having a
frontage oi 135 feet on Gulf-to-Bay and 200 feet on Jupiter street from
the right-of-r�ays of +.hese respective streets.
These stations are to be erec�ed in areas zoned for Business and the request
of the Orange State Oi1 �onpany meets �aith their approval.
Attached is a copy af the req_uest, together with plans, specifications, and
plzt layouts of both projects.
Nov. 1$, 1955
To: F. C, iKiddleton, City Manager
Fromc S. Lickton, �ity Engineer
Subject: 3zrvice Stations - Orange State Oil Co.
The plans for the proposed fillin� stations for the Orange State Oil Go. at t,he
Northeast corner of P�Iissouri �lvenue and Druid Road and at the Northwest corner
of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Jupiter Street, have been revievred by this office. The
plans are in order with the following exceptions:
L e�t the I�ortheast corner of P�Tissouri Ave. and Druid it will be necessary to
provide proper drainage structures in Missouri t�ve. The size and �rade to be
determined by the Co�.�nty Engineer.
2. At the Northwest corner of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Jupiter St. the curb cubs as
approved by the city facirg Gulf to Bay Blvd., must also be approved by the
State Road Dept.
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CTTY COI�IIyIISSION MEETING
November 21, a.955
T�ir. Herbert Brown, Mayor, Q�tcbez� 3rd 1�55
ar.d Gity Commissioners,
Clearwater, Florida
ll�ar Mayor Brown and the City C��missioners:
The Bo�rd oi' Dzrectors of tl�e L`learwater Symphony, Ir��. are herewith making
formal application :for th� annual support of the City �o the Symphori}> budget.
This will be the trird season ior Clearurater's or.iginal symphony, under the
direction of Leon Youlopo�,ilos.
The 5ymphony us�s seventy musicians, �iving professional dnd au�hentic
orchestral perf'ormances-i;hus being a cuitural asset �� the city.
The symphony is composed of ali of the PRc�FESSIOnAL anct Union musicians
available. The conductor gives preferenee to all qualifieti musicia.ns tvho are
residence of Clearwater and its environs, for this reason it is the �'lEarvrater
Symphony. The conductor also reserves a few �Tstandst1 fr�r young talented musicians
who qualify for sym�honic playing.
Formerly the Commission, �raciously �ave the Symphony three hundred �ollare
(�300,00) for each peri'�rmance - a total of nine hu�drEd dollars (�q00,00) .for th�
three performances.
The Board of llirectors limits the nu�ber of concerts ta three each year.
This year the dates for these thre� programs will be, J�nuary 12th, February lOth
and I�iarch 9th.
Our airn is to add raaterially to the cultL;�ral side oi' Clearwaters �rFat po�ential.
As we grow the fine things of life have a defana�e place. V;e are ther�fore,
confident your consideration will be favorabie and we wil'1 p;reatfully ap�reciate
the bo�st to our budgefi that b�tter concerts ruay be made po�sible.
Vexy sinccrely,
Board of ilirectors, Clearwater Symphoiiy, Inc.
�a� G, �,, Jaynes
Secretary
Zoning Board of the City of ��eartvater Nov, l, 1955
I�iy dear ,Qr. Anderson,
I have been aut,horized by the Board of Trustees of our Church to ask for a
hearinn conc�rning lots 13 Rc 14 Block l, Knollwood Heglat �n the �out?1 side af
Laura St. between S�n kemo and Orangeview.
If thz Church purchases these lots which are zoned R-4, could we use tnem
ior a parking lot for our members? ;ae would like very :nuch to have extra parki.n�
space so that our church goers wouid be oUedient to the spirii; �nd the l,ztter of
our agreement not to park on the adjacent loLs surroundin� the church.
May I appear on Thursday, November 3rd, before pouz� Boar•d?
Sincerely,
/s� Dorothy S. Brig�s
Chair;nan o� tre Board
RESQLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by th� City Commission of �he Gitp of
Clearwater, FZorida, that the property described belcw should be eleaned of w�esd�,
grass and�or uncierbrush, and that after ten (10) �1ays notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the Gity should clean such prc,perty and charge the costs
thereoi against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT I�SOLVED by the City Gommission of �;he Cxty- of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, si��uat,e in said. City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush wi+,hin ten (10j days after notice in
writing tb the owners ther�of to do so and tha� upon failure t� comply wiLh said
n,oti ;e, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs tt�ereoi' against
the respective properties in accordance with Szction 12$ of the t�harter oi the qity
of Clearwater, as amended.
(Cantinu�d)
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CITY COMI�ffSSION NIEETING
November 21, 1955
(Continu�d)
PdAME DESCRIPTION COST
Sturart S. Golding Lot 19
165 DZeridian St. B1ock B
East �oston, Mass. Country �lub r�states l�,00
Harold K. Cazier Lot,s 20, Z1, 22
1615 N. Washingtan Block B
City Country Club Estates 12.Q0
Spencer B. Miller Lots 23, 24, 25
1236 N. Sedeeva Block B
City Country Club �states 12.00
Harry D. Sargeant Lots 7 and $
i216 Sunset Dr. Harrin�;ton Sub, . �,00
City �
P. H. Guinand Lots 3�, 3�, 32, 33
1529 Dre�v St. Blocic "A"
City Hillcrest $.00
J. A, Perry Lot 7& s 54.5' of lot &
1326 S. Niadison Nicholson 8c aloan
Citv 6.00
L. i�2.� Davis Lot 11
102 4V 1%th St. B1ock 5
Jacksanville, Fla. Pinecrest 5.00
John Graure .Lots 2 and 3
�.110 Drexel Ave. Block B
Detroit 15, Mich. Unit C, Skycrest $.U0
Chester K. I,ynch, Jr. Lot 9
Swedesboro, Block B
New Jersey Unit C, Skycrest �..00
Donald J. Jedlick Lot 3
33660 W. I,ake Rd. Llock D
Avon Lake, Ohio Unit 5, Skycrest 1�.00
Bruce E. Whimsett I�ot 1
NIosher Tr. Fk. Block G
Rt. 2-Box 490, Glw. Unit 7, Skycrest 1�.00
Sheffield S. Caok Lot 11
2G?l Cartee St. Blec�s J
Goudersport, Pa. Unit 7, �kycrest �..00
Juluis S. Flure Lot 1
1�00 N. Corona Block K
City Unit 7, Skycrest y.,CO
R. F. Schmid Lot 2
19�.5 Cleveland St. Block K
City Uni�r 7, Skycrest 1�, pp
Eric A, Jacobson Lot 11
P. 0. Box 206 Block K
�ity Unif; %, Skycrest I�..00
R. F. Schmid Lots 1 and 2
Block C
Unit $, Skycrest L�.00
J. Borkowski M&B� (29y
11 E. Emaus Ave. W 75� of E 125� of S 1�0'
Allentown, Pa. o� N 200' of NE� �f NNJ of
�3-29-�5 (sw aor, Hercules & Drew) �..00
Rudolp 8. Lescanec Lot �
10$ S. Somers B1ock C
Brooklyn, N. Y, Unit $, Skycrest �.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City �ommission of t he City of Clearwater,
Florida, this 21 da}* oi November, A, D. 1955-
/s/ Herberr M. Brown
rlayor-Commis sic�r.r�r
�TTEST:
/s� R. G, hhitehead
City Auditor and Clerk
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Go�rimission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the propert y described below sYiould be c3eaned of vreeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) dafs notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the G1ty should clean such propertv and charge the costs
thereof against the respective groperty.
NOW THEREFOtZE BE IT RESOLVED by t,he City �ommi�sion of' the Gity of Cl.earwater,
Florida, that the followinS described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, ;;rass andjor undErbrush within ten (lOj days after notice in
writi.ng to the owners tnereof to do so and +.hat, upon f ailure to comply with said
no�ice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs t,hereof against
the respective properties in accordance wit;h Section 12$ of t.he charter of the Gity
of Clearwater, as amended.
(Continued)
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Owner:
Charles UJalker
419 I�Iagnolia Gity
City
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 21, 1955
(Cent,inued)
Propertv:
Lots 1 2 S1+4.94' of lot i�, and lot 5,
, Block J, Keystone Manor
` PASSED r�ND l�DOPTED BY THE City Comraission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, this 21st day of November, A.D. 1955.
ATTEST• /s� fierbert M. Brown
�s/ R.�G, Whitehead �Yor-Cammissioner
City Auditor and Clerk
RESOLUTION
WHEI�EA�: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described helow should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and;��r underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof t� do so, the Gity should clean such property and charge the costs
ther�of against �he respective property.
N�JLa THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Corrunission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the followino described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within �en (10) days after notice �n
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, t,he City shall perform such cleanin� and r,har;e -�he costs thereof against
fine respective properties in accordance with Section 12$ of the C�rter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
Qwner : Prot�erty:
HenryTCarrell I� 10' of Lot l� and all of Lot 3
111 S. Keystone Dr. Block J
City Keystone Nianor
PASSED AN�i ADQPTED BY THE City �ommission of the CitSr of Clearwater, Florida,
Florida, this 21st day of November, A. D. 1955.
/s/ Herbert i�. Brown
P�Iayor-Commis sioner
kTTEST•
%s� R.�G. Gthitehead
City Auditor and Clerk
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ORDINA�TCE N0. 691
Ai1 013DINr'iNCP�., PROVIDII�G FOR A SPECZAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELU CONCITRREN�'LY t'?ITH TH� GENEA.AL MUPiICIPAL
EiEGTiON TO B� AELD ON DEGF��IBER 20, �955, FOR TI�E PURPOS�
QF DETERMIhII�G it'HE'PHER OH NOT CHAPTER 3065$, SPECIAL ACTS
OF Fi,QRIDA OF 1�55, PEt2TAINI�'G xQ � FIREMAN'S FtE�I,IFF AND
PENSIOIV FUND IN TI�E CITY' OF CLEARtVA'i'�R, FLORTDA, AND
RE�UIRING A L�VY' OF AN AIVNUAI, TAX BX �HE CTTY TO PAX 'PHE
BENFsFiTS, SH�iI,I, B� RATIFTED; FROVIDTNG �R R�GISTRA�'IAN
AND QUALIFICATION OF ELECTORS; PROVIDTNG �'OR THE I�IANNER
OF CONDUCT OF SAID ELECTION'; DESIGNATING PdLLiNG pLACES
FC?8 SAID EI,�CTIDN; PROVIDTIVG FOIt PllBLICATTOAi OF CHAPTER
3065$, SPECIAL ACTS �F FLORIDA OF 19SS; P��IDINC� FOR
DE3'E�t+IINING RESULTS OF SA�D ELECTIO?V AND CERTI�'YING SA�L�
RESBLTS T0 THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AIdD PROVIDING �'OR �'IiE
E�'FECTIYE DAT'E OF THIS ORi3INANC�.
SE IT ORDATNED BY THE CITY COT'it�iISSION OF THE CITY (7F CLEARW.4TER, FI,QRI�A:
Section 1. That a Spe�cial biunicipal El.ection shall be held in bh� manner
herein provided and according to appropria�e laws and ordinances concurrently with
t�ie General I+�unicipal Election of t�e City oi Clearwater, Flox�ida, �n Tuesda�*,
December 20, 1955, for the purpose of determinir�g whether a� not Chapter 3065$,
5pecial Acts of Flarida og �.955, shall be ratified; said Act pertains to a
Firemants Relief and Pension Fund in �Ghe C3�y of Clearwater, and r$quires the
levy oi an annual tax bp �he City '�a Day the benefits prescxibed thereb�.
Section 2, �t said Sp�cial Municipal Elaction, Chapter 3065$, Sp�cial. Ac1�s
af Florida of 1q55, �hall be submitted to a vote and voted. upon, and shall be
accepted or rejected as a whole.
Section 3= t7nly qualified el�ctors of the City oi Clearwater, �lora.da,
sh�1� be eligible to vote upon the ratificatioiz of Chapter 3065$, Special Ac�s of
F'la�ida of 1955. All persons shall be considered as qualafied electors in the
City of Clearwater., Florida, who are over the age of t�wen�y-one (21) years and
who shall have reszded in tY�e City of C1.earwater for a period r�f six (6) months
immediate2y prsc�ding said election, and who shall have regist�red on the
Registration �ooks of,the Supervisor o.� Registration of the Cou:�ty of Pinel�.as a�
provided by law, and who in all other respects shall be qualified electors of the
State af Floridae
Section 4. The list of electors certi�ied and subnitted by the 3u�erviuor
of Registration of the County of Pinellas sha31 be opened to public inspection
at the Offace of the City Auditor and Clerk upon the receipt af s�me .�rom said
Supervisor, and it shall not be necessary to otherwise publi.sh the names listed
therec�n.
Section 5. Votes in such eZection shall be cast �t pol7.s set up a.n �he
following locations:
P1�ECTNCT 37, South t�tard Elementar� School
PRECINCT� �6, 39 and �.0, Clearwa�er Junior High School
PRECINCT 1�2, Clearwater High _Schnol
PRECINCTS t�l and y.3, North iAtard Elementary School
PRECIPtCT 3$, Youth �Rari.�ime Center
The po11s sha].1 open at 7:Q0 A.M. Eastern Standard Time and shall close at
'j:00 P.P4. Eastern Standard Time r�n the day of said elee�ion.
Section 6. Voting machines sha11 be used and the ballo� shall contain the
following questio� and be in the following form;
��Do you favor the ratifica�ion of Chapter 3065$,
Special Acts oi Florida of 1955, pertainzng to a
Fireman's Relief and Pension �'und in the Ci�y of
Cl�a�wa�er, k'lorida, and requiring the levy of an
annual t�.x by the Gity to pay the benefits prescribed
therein?n
Section 7. firue sample copies of Chapter 306$$, Special Acts of Florida of
1955, shal�.be posted at each polting place and said Chapter sha11 be published in
Full in two separate issues of a newspaper of general circulation in Clearwat�r,
Florida, the iirst insertion to be at least ten (10) days prior to Decewber 20,
1955.
Section $. 7.'he result of the voting shall be certified by raturns in
duplicate s£gned by the Clerk and a majority of the Election Iz�spectors, one copy
of such return �hall be �eli.vered ta the i�4ayor-Comrnissioner and the other copy
- to the City Auditor and Clerk, both oi whom shall transmit suah returns to the
Czty Co�unission at a meeti.ng to be held at 12:00 Noon, Eastern 5tandard Time,
on the day following the election. At such meeting ths City Coramission shall
canvass the reburns and declare the results of sai,d election.
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Section 9. The result of the voting on Ciaapter 306�$, Special Acts of
Florida of 1955, shall be certified to the Secretary pf S�ate of the State of
Flnrida, according to Section 100.351, Florida Statutes.
Section 10. A11 th3ngs doLe and accomg].ished in compliance with this
Ordinance and in iurtherance of the purposes of this Ordinanc�, prior to the
effective date hereof are hereby ratified and confirmed as being in compliance
with �kii.s Ordinance.
Section 11. This Ordinance shal]. become ef�ective immediately upon its
passage.
PASS�i7 DN FIc�S'P 1�sEADIN(3
PASSED Obl S�COND R�ADING
PASSED ON TATRD Ah`D FINAL
REAI}ING �Id� ADOP�'ED
ATT�ST:
Isl x. G. C'Jhitehead
CITY AUIIIT'OIt Ah1I3 GLERK
�Sovember 2i, 19>5
November 21, 1955
November 21, 1955
/s/ Herbert ii. Brown
Nf AYOR-0O2�Ii:tIJSIOR'ER
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