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05/07/1956 :.. .'''\1\;,...,. --- - -- .~~' . '.' :).. . ,~ ... ,,-:.", ", ;."'....,.'., . '~.!./'..'.' :-;,. :'.:'~ :. .' -..". ...,.... ,:,. ,:" : 4 .;~~~'~~..~-.:.\'/) ~::-~(~~.~~~~~.~~~~!~~~\. , . , " . .. ~ ..' _.~:/. ..Y, ..'~.;/" .: ~,.; ~- '~,.,!':.' .. l:'. '..,'.1', ,~,..,:._'. ;~. ~.". . ~ .~... . ' ...:_;..;"o;;;Jlli~L~;.i~0;~\il:!;:{~;s',;;';0.;,i1M&~;;:" /SI CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, May 7, 1956, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner ., / Also present were: .... . F. C. Middleton B. J. Driver G. T. McClamma J. E. Anderson City Manager Assistant City Attorney Chief of Police Acting City Engineer , . ,'.t' .' The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend Don Walling, of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Strang moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16th and the special meetings of April 23rd and April 30th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported two bids had been received to pave and curb Kendall Street from the west line of Manda1ay to a point 300 feet west of the west line of Mandalay. The bids were read as follows: I " ' i . '.:.' ::.' !;',-:A~;~J@~j;, t-. "v. ",.c. ""if' ,.~." " fff~J?{;:~;~/;gt~1~:i!.',' tZ~~,~ '~Jf1ff Hancock Constr. Equip. Co., Clearwater A. A. Schultz Contractors, Dunedin $2,611.50 2,104.50 After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $2,104.50 from A. A. Schultz, Contractor, Dunedin. Commissioner Strang moved on the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer that the contract for the paving of Kendall Street be awarded to A. A. Schultz, Contractor, Dunedin, Florida, in the amount of $2,104.50. Motion was se~onded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. It was reported by the Manager that three bids were received to resurface Cleveland Street from Gulf to Bay Boulevard to Jupiter Avenue. He explained that this project was part of the program being financed from the Special Street Improvement Fund set up by a two mill tax levy. The bids were read as follows: W. L. Cobb Company, St. Petersburg Cone Brothers Contr. Co., Tampa Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater $17,745.00 23,100.00 22,050.00 There was some discussion as to how this type of resurfacing treatment compared with the resurfacing work being done on Gulf to Bay Boulevard 'under a State contract. By consent, it was agreed that the awarding of the bid would be postponed until May 14th. Commissioner Strang offered to check on the difference in the resurfacing treatment. The Manager stated that six bids were received for two l~ ton window type room air conditioners for the Building Inspector's Office and the Planning Board Office. The bids were read as follows: Y-B Refr. & Air Condo Co., Clearwater st. Anthony. Corp., Clearwater Drew Appliance, Clearwater Acme JalOUSie, Clearwater Dean Roofing & Sheet Metal, Clearwater West Coast Hardware, Clearwater $655.04 588.00 583 . 00 700.00 600.00 650.00 After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $583.00 from Drew Appliance Company, Clearwater. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recommendation of the City Manager that the proper authorities be authorized to sign a purchasing agreement with Drew Appliance Company. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager reported the receipt of three bids for two 1956 eight cylinder four door sedans for the Police Department. The bids were read as follows: Larry Dimmitt, Inc., Clearwater Kennedy & Strickland, Clearwater Thayer Motor Co., Clearwater $3,372.84 3,400.00 3,586.00 The Manager recommended that the bids be checked with the specifications and returned at the next meeting. Commissioner Roberts inquired as to the need for the additional cruisers. By consent, the matter was deferred to the next meeting for a report and a tabulation of the bids. .." .' ~,J,U.I"', ~k~.'.~ ~ ',' ~:':',~:.: :. ~i~ifi~5~~~_i~~;.~"- ... , " ,," " .,' , ..'. ,'. ,"".q~ ._, ,. .. u~'... .... , . . ", . ,\. . .:,~ '..,:. .-', .. , -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 The Manager stated that it was necessary to replace the fence around the Athletic Field as part of it burned in the fire and the rest had been removed. He said the cost of the replacement would be covered by part or the fire insurance check. He explained that the base bid was for 1,500 feet o~ seven foot fence, 200 feet or four foot renee, and the necessary gates; the alternate bid covered a six foot fence without barbed wire. The bids were read as follows: : ;.~t:~ ;'-' ~ >;t '.~,:.-,.i\::,,~~~'I::~~~(\~lf'" t~{~~il~~r' . ,';,., ,) ;' :1 . l ~' ,;' , . Cyclone Fence, Tampa Allied Fence, Tampa Stalnaker Bros., Tampa Anchor Post Products, Tampa AAA Fence Co., Tampa Reeves Fences, Tampa $3,461.00 3,552.50 3,795.00 3,701.77 5,310.00 3,51+5.00 Alt. 1 $2,~~ (incl. gates) 2,325.00 2,700.00 2,640.00 4,200.00 2,565.00 After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $3,185.00 from the Cyclone Fence Company which would include the six foot rence with no barbed wire, a portion of four foot fence and gates, Commissioner Roberts moved on the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of the Cyclone Fence of Tampa, Florida, of $3,185.00 for the fence around the Athletic Field be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the continuation of a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. P. D. Arnold for u three foot setback ~rom the north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision. The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Arnold asking that his request be withdrawn. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the petition be withdrawn in accordance with Mr. Arnold's request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The continuation of a Public Hearing on the paving and drainage in the alleys in Block 9, Aiken Subdivision, was announced by the Mayor. Mr. Anthony Leogrande spoke against the proposed project. Mr. T. R. Yarborough pointed out the need for the paving and drainage. Commissioner Bohannon reporting ~or the Committee appointed to check on the project said it was the Committee's recom- mendation that the matter be referred to the Manager and the Engineer for a preliminary hearing on the subject. Commissioner Strang moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned to Monday, May 21st. Motion was seconded by COrnrrUssioner Insco and carried unanimously. By consent, the Manager was instructed to set up a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 15th, at 1:30 P.N. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of sanita~ sewer on the north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard from Nimbus Avenue easterly to Lot 5, Block A, Gunn's Addition. The Manager explained that the work had been requested by ~ive property owners, that the total cost of the work would be $2,541.00 or $4.68 per front foot as estimated by the City Engineer. It was estimated by the City Engineer's o~fice that the portion of Gunn's Addition ~hich will be served by the sanitary sewer (namely, Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block A, Gunn's Addition) will be assessed one cent per square foot for increase in the capacity or the Skycrest Disposal Plant in addition to the $4.68 per front foot for the construction of the sewer. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Strang moved the approval of the project for the construction of the sanitary sewer on the north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard from the existing sanitary sewer at Nimbus Avenue easterly to the west line of Lot 5, Block A, Gunn's Addition; that the Manager and the Engineer be authorized to take bids; that the project will be assessed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was called on the request o~ Mr. H. L. Welsing for Business use of Lot 2, Block E, Breeze Hill Subdivision, the property being presently zoned R-4. The City Attorney read the request and the Zoning Board'S recommendation that the petition be deniad, and that this matter of rezoning the entire area be considered for referendum action. One of the affected property owners protested the granting of the request for business usage since the area had been built up as a residential neighborhood. Commissioner Strang commented that there had been some discussion among some of the property owners about having both sides of Court Street ~rom Hillcrest to Highland zoned as Business on the next rererendurn. The Mayor asked the affected property owners present to vote as to whether or not they would like Court Street zoned for Business between Hillcrest and Highland. All of the affected property owners voted that they would be against the rezoning to Business. Cornmdss~oner Strang requested permission to abstain from voting as he lived in the a~fected neighborhood. After having held this Public Hearing and hearing no valid objection as to why we should not adopt the recommendation of the Zoning Board, Comndssioner Bohannon moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation be held up insofar as the denial is concerned but no action be taken to put the matter on rererendum. Motion was seconded by Comndssioner Roberts. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Bohannon, Roberts, Insco and Brown voted IIAye". Conuniss1oner Strang did not vote. Motion carried. r;--- __.. ',. ~ ;:' i .:'1,.. . ~i~,~::~~~liiiIS?';:......:'..' !if~'l!!;(I~~l! . ,'. . -'," '1 ~ ' ~ ,- I ...,~ ~., ."':'.;' '~,..'.' ~' .... .:..,1 :.:J.',.........\ ' . .; '.: ~. i~>J .1 ~ I 1 , 1 , I -1 J i I , ,'\ I I 1 \ I ./ . ,"" ... ., ",.".,>- -'--,....-...,..'...... -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request or Mr. Harry C. Knowles for Business use of the east 100 reet of Lots 12 and 13, A. H. Duncan Subdivision, the property being presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the request and the Zoning Board's recommendation that the petition be denied and that the matter of rezoning the entire area be considered for referendum action. Mr. Knowles explained that he planned to use the property for an ice cream store. Mr. Thomas F. Coyne, owner of Lot 10, Zephyr Hills Subdivision, protested the granting of the request as being a hardship on homeowners in the neighborhood. Four other property owners also indicated their objections. After having heard this Public Hearing, Commissioner Bohannon moved that the Zoning Board's recom- mendation be upheld insofar as the denial of this request is concerned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the request of the Pinellas County Board or Public Instruction to close and vacate the portion or Dempsey Street from the west side of Pomelo Avenue to the east line of the Seaboard ~ilroad right or way. The Mayor explained that the Board or Public Instruction owned the property un both sides of that portion of the street and was asking the vacation of the street in order to build an additional warehouse in that area. The Mayor inquired i~ there was any objection. Several of the affected property owners stated they had no objection to the vacation of that portion of the street but complained of tne school buses, trucks and employees' cars blocking Dempsey Street and Pomelo Avenue. After discussion, the Mayor suggested that the Chief of Police write a letter to Supe~intendent Floyd Christian asking him to instruct the employees using that i'ac:~lity that there \\"Jll be J:.() tlocJ::::.ng of dri veways and streets in that area.. Commi ssioner Roberts moved on the l.'econll1lCnclat:Lon, of the C:L ty I1anager a.nd the City Engineer that the reque::.;t of th('~ SCll()ol BOD..rd to close Dempse~r Street r~:'r:m the 1'1e st ;;idc-: of hm.tr:J() ;\'fO"llW i;( tIle: '::;''-."'.0C'-..l'([ l~[L.tJ.l'O:.i.d right ot: ~'/ay be granted for an area approximately sixty by one hundred feet and that the proper authorities be authorized to execute the necessary papers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The C:tty Manager requested that Item 5-A, "Final Plat of subdivision owned by John Sever" be deferred to the next meeting as the plat was not ready. Item 5-C, "Mosquito Control Report from Conunittee" was deferred. The Mayor reported that the City Engineer had prepared a plan for the badly eroded area on the Gulf side of Clearwater Beach between Acacia and Mango Streets. The Engineer1s report recommended that the seawall and groin be put in at the same time, that the bulkhead and groins be built as indicated and as located on the plan, that the existing broken wooden groins be removed, that the City pay its pro rata share or bulkhead at the street ends, that the necessary fill be placed behind the completed bulkhead. In answer to a question as to whether the City would pay ror the removal of the old wooden groins, the Mayor indicated that the City would assume that expense. The Manager reported tnat the Engineer had estimated the complete work or constructing the bulkheads and the groins (but not including the ~ill) as $165,000.00 with an estimated cost $36.00 per foot for the bulkhead and $28.00 per lineal foot ror the groins. The Manager explained that where fill was needed, each owner would have to be responsible ~or it as some lots were eroded worse than others. The Mayor explained that the estimated cost per front foot of property for the groins had been worked out by the Engineer as approximately $19.00. The Mayor stated that it would be necessary for the property owners to put the full amount o~ the cost of construction in escrow berore the work could be put out ror bids and done under City supervision as the City Charter did not permit the Comrndssion to assess the properties ror the construction of seawalls or groins. He explained that some or the interested property owners had designated City National Bank as the escrow agent and that the bank was of~ering a financing plan to those property owners who would like to borrow the money to finance this construction and pay it back on a monthly or yearly installment basis. After discussion or the matter, it was decided to notiry the ~nterested property owners that a meeting would be held to discuss the proposed work with the City Engineer, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City CommiSSion present. By consent, the Manager was instructed to arrange for the meeting on Thursday, May 17th, at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Auditorium and the Engineering Department was instructed to send a notice of' the meetj.ng and copies of the Engineer'S report to affected property owners. The Mayor suggested that a representative from City National Baru{ be requested to be present to explain the proposed f'inancing plan. A letter was read from Mr. Arthur W. Jordan, Jr., written on behalf of the Peninsular Telephone Company (owner or Lots 1 through 6, 9 and 10, Block 5, Milton Park Subdivision) and the Clearwater Growers' Association (owner of Lots 11 through 14, Block 5, Milton Park). The letter requested that the alley in Block 5 be vacated between the Seaboard and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad rights of way, as the alley had never been improved or opened for use by the public. The City Manager reported that he and the Engineer nad cnecked and found that there were no utility lines in the alley. Mr. Jordarl was present to explain the request. Commissioner ~hannon moved that the request be set up for a Public Hearing on May 21st. Motion was seconded by Cornmdss~oner Insco and carried unanimously. /53 " ;:::",;' ,.., ", I. I. . .1 : I~. .'. .... ';"H . , ,'. ~ . "~', ".' . ':.:" "):/~''';(~';< '. ~ 1,. 'l ~,~ " ";. .., :" "'\:'~~"~~~~.':;~<~~~.J.~..; ". '.- f"'~:.-("I(t~- t ':. '~ " . "', . ':~ r-, ~ \, . i , f-": ."". J .. ',\ "',' ; .' . , ',. ,'.' . ",' .... .."......,.".., -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Robert D. Witter, real estate broker, which stated that Mr. R. O. Downie had a client who was interested in leasing the City property between the Park Inn and the proposed Howard Johnson Restaurant for the purpose of constructing a building for an automatic car washing service. Mr. R. O. Downie spoke 1n support of the suggested lease. Mrs. Clifford McKay, speaking as a Clearwater Beach resident, said she did not think the Beach residents would favor that type of facility in that location. After discussion, Commissioner Strang moved the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and curried unanimously. The City Manager presented a contract with the Alabama By-Products Corporation for the company to supply the City with coke for one year with price based on the price at the time of purchase. He recommended it be approved subject to the City Attorney's approval. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recommenda- tion of the City Manager that the proper authorities be authorized to sign the agreement between the Alabama By-Products Corporation and the City of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the continuation of the consideration of the request of the Florida Philharmonic Society for $3,000.00 for six concerts given in the City during the past season. He reported that copies of a statement of receipts and disbursements had been received from the Florida Philharmonic and the Clearwater Symphony. Commissioner Insco r~quested permission to be excused from participat- ing in the discussion and the voting as he was a member of the Board of the Florida Philharmonic Society. Mr. Wm. Goza, Jr., attorney, spoke on behalf of the Florida Philharmonic Society and Mr. Lloyd Phillips was present representing the Clearwater Symphony. Commissioner Roberts stated that in the past two years the City had given a total of $1,500.00 to the Clearwater Symphony and $1,800.00 to the Florida Philharmonic; the Commission did not agree last year to give the Florida Philharmonic any money, and it was not included in the budget; he thought that the taxpayers of the City have done enough in helping the organiza- tions get started and he didn't think that the burden should be put on them any further. Commissioner Roberts moved that the Commission deny this request for funds from the Florida Philharmonic. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Mr. Harold Bernier, Chairman of the Fun IN Sun Festival Committee, presented the report of the Committee for the year and presented a scrapbook containing 364 newspaper clippings which contained approximately 2,900 inches of publicity on the City of Clearwater. He stated that there were 145 pictures in the papers, four hours of TV time and an endless amount of radio time. He said the Committee members had donated 1,300 man hours of their time. Comrndssioner Strang moved that a Resolution be prepared thanking the Committee and expressing appreciation for their work for the whole Fun IN Sun program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for final approval the contracts for purchase of acreage from H. P. Constantine as Trustee, and from H. Constantine Farms, Incorporated, and stated that Mr. Joseph Constantine and M~. Phil Constantine, who were present, had as~ed for a minor amendment to state that the interest and principal be payable in quarterly annual installments. In reply to a question, the owners stated that arter the first of the year the City could pay orf the principal in full if desired. Commissioner Strang inquired if the County had rezoned the acreage for industrial use. The Mayor reported that the Manager had written a letter to the County Board asking for change to industrial zoning. Commissioner Bohannon reporting ror the Committee stated that there is some drainage to be handled ir the property is taken over but the expense would be nil as compared to the cost of the property. Commissioner Strang moved that these contracts be approved as amended and the proper ofricials be authorized to execute them subject to satisfactory zoning. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter from the Clearwater Home Demonstration Club with reference to improvements to Clubhouse by moving it to new location. Commdssioner Boharlnon recommended that the Mayor appoint a Committee to investigate the request. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Insco and Strang to serve on this Committee. The City Manager reported that there had been a request for a donation to the Clearwater Junior High School Band Boosters Association to help finance the band. A re~resentative of the Band Boosters Association stated they were asking ror ~3,OOO.00. The City Manager suggested that the request be placed in the budget file to be given consideration for the new budget. By consent, the Commission agreed to this. The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring seven property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the adoption of the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A Resolution was presented authorizing the payment of $3,632.04 to Briley, Wild and Associates, Consulting Engineers, for services and supervision in con- nection with the Water Improvement Project and the storm Sewer Project by the First National Bank as Trustee of the Construction Trust Fund. Commissioner ,.)'; ',. , /51 . . .\.', >:',;,~,.',~.,:;, ,,>, , ',:.'; \ ':~ ! f i I l \ t .~ j' f :~ l I I . I f ".':: .~'3'1.' f .\;;)Ji~; s .. .' .' . " .' ..... n.......~ ~". .,.. .... . . . _, . ..~ .. '. , ,~: " , .' ~ :. /(/:':.~~f(!~;~ . /55/ i. c. ~ :i . "if~~~;NlJ~t.?{}ll' ~. ~'i,. ,I. . ..< .'"" ,t., ' . ".i~:!:~~~f~{{W~;D;:\~:j .:' ~o,:'1'. .,..,~(~ ~'j._.,,;. " "~!i~1?!;.;i;...:II~.. ,,~.. ~ " . .': '" ,.' I '.', ',," " I . '.. ,- . ! i -5- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 Strang moved on the recommendation of the Finance Department and the City Manager that the invoice of Briley, Wild and Associates in the amount of $3,632.04 be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commdssioner Strang requested that the Finance Department prepare a recap sheet on all of these invoices from Briley, Wild to date and give the Commissioners copies of the recap. l \ . I. . I I ! ,:,.,' :;/ ~ .~.. . . . .... .. ~ . " -: . . ! . ......... ....... .. ..1 ""'" ;'.'1.':' , ! " " ".' ~ '. ~. . . i "'j I . I :'. ".' I I.':, ,".'..' . . . ' . The City Attorney presented for the Commission's consideration the Resale Service Agreement for natural gas between the Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation and the City of Clearwater. He introduced Mr. Scott, Consulting Engineer from the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hill. Mr. Scott reported that he had checked the proposed agreement with the City Attorney and had filled in the amounts of gas which he recommended the City should contract for through the first three years. He recommended accepting the contract which would provide for delivery and purchase of a specified daily quantity and a specified annual quantity. Mr. Norman Duke representing the Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation was also present. The City Manager recommended execution of the contract. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recommendation of the City Manager that the proper authorities be authorized to sign the Resale Service Agreement with the Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the letter from the Clearwater Tennis Club be referred to the Planning Board as requested. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Insco and carried unanimously. <~'.::';?,':l , i' ..', .....,..,... I The Mayor read on its first reading Ordinance 707 declaring the intention of the City to annex acreage in Section 13-29-15 to be known as Druid Park and a portion of Unit 7 Oak Acres Subdivision. He reported the receipt of affidavits from Mr. E. G. Moore and Miss Gladys Duncan that there are less than ten registered voters in each of the areas. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 707 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 707 be considered on its second reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 707 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang moved the consideration of Ordinance 707 on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance in full. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 707 be passed and adopted on its third and final reading and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested permission for Judge Bonner to attend the annual Traffic Institute being held in Miami the latter part of this month and also the Municipal Judges Association meeting being held in conjunction with it. Commissioner Strang moved that travel expenses be authorized for Judge Bonner and for any Commissioner that desires to attend. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang for the Committee requested the City. Manager to set up a preliminary hearing on the widening of Turner Street from Oak to Bay, preferably an evening meeting. Commissioner Insco inquired if any date had been set for the meeting of the Park Committee with the Crest Lake Association Park Committee, the Skycrest P.T.A. representatives and the Planning Board to discuss the development of Crest Lake Park. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that the full Commission meet with the Planning Board before the other meeting takes place. The Mayor suggested a short meeting on Thursday afternoon, May lOth. The Mayor recommended that Mr. Wm. E. Harries be reappointed to the Planning Board for a three year term. Commissioner Roberts moved that Mr. Harries be reappointed to the Planning Board as he is a very tine man and is doir.g a swell job. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, admitted Beverly Anne Bruckman, Clerk, Finance Department; Free McEwell, Maintenance Man I, Gas and Water Distribution; and Willie E. Driver, Dredge Operator, Public Service Department; to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Commissioner Roberts which was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M. ~. ,: ". !~!~~ltl1~{!J?;"i,J... ". ..' Attest: ~~ 01t Au tor aX) C ark ';:;t~~ -.~. REGULAR 15~- .. _',.w t,)j;!~~;~~~f;r:.~~.c.... " .' . . .."..... ...<1,,.."" '.'" . .~."~"_=c,"J..~.C.,,,....c,. AL",;;~~;gi%;;;';~~;i5~;;\Wf'fJr:t1.c CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herber~ M. Brown Connniss 10 ner s : W. E. St.rang, Jr., J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts l-iay ), 1956 Gent.lemen: The City Commission will meet in Re~lar Session on Monday a~ternoon, May 7, 1956 in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing t.he 1tem8 listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at. 1:30 P.M. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middle~on City Manager Agenda - City Commission Meeting of May 7, 1956 City Hall Aud1t.orium 1:)0 P.M. , " I .' , I I I. ,. '. I ., , I '.' j " j . ! I l ~ " ., " , FCN: s Enclosures ------~---~~-~-~----------~-----------~----~------------------~~------~--~-------- 1. Invocation, Rev. Don Walling, First Methodist Church. 2. Approving ~he minuces of the Regular Meet.ing of April 16, 1956 and the Special Meetings of April 23 and April 30, 1956. 3. Opening of bids for: A. Pavement in Kendall Street, Clearwater Beach. B. Cleveland Street resurfacing from Gulf to Bay to Jupi~er. C. Air conditioning Building Inspector's Of~ice and Planning Board Orfice D. Two new Police Cruisers. E. Chain link fence for Athletic Field. 4. Public Hearings: A. Continuation from April 2nd, of request of P. D. Arnold for a three foot setback from ~he north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdi vi si on. B. Cont.inuation from April 2nd, pavement and necessary drainage in the al1eys in area bounded by Pierce St. on the north, Franklin St. on the south, Prospect Ave. on Lhe east and Myrtle Ave. on ~he ~est, all being in Block 9, Aikens Subdivision. C. Construction of sanitary sewer on the north side or Gulf to Bay Blvd. ~rom the exist.ing sanitary sewer at Nimbus Ave., easterly Co the west line of Lot 5, Block A, Gunnls Add. D. Request of Mr. H. L. Welsing for business use o~ Lot 2, Block E, Breeze Hill Subdivision, the property being presently zoned R-4. E. Request of Mr. Harry C. Knowles for business use or the east 100 ~eet of Lots 12 and 13, A. H. Duncan Subdivision, less the Missouri Ave. right of way. rhe property is presently zoned R-2 and is located on Missouri Avenue between Kingsley and Woodla~n. F. Request of the Pinellas County board of Public Instruction to close and vacate that portion of Dempsey Street from the west side of Pomelo Avenue to the east line of the Seaboard Railroad right of way. 5. Conmission's consideration of: A. Final Plat of subdivision owned by John Sever. B. Report from Fun IN Sun Committee. C. Mosquito Control report from Committ.ee. D. Englneer's report ~it.h reference to groins and bulkhead on Clearwater Beac~, including drawings. E. Request from property owners in Block 5, Milton Park Subdiv. to close alley running east and west between ~he SAL and ACL Railroads. (Letter from Arthur W. Jordan, Jr.) F. Le~t.er from Robert D. Wi~~er with reference to leasing of property on Clearwater Beach east. of Park Inn Restaurant. G. Agreement with Alabama By-Produc~s Corporation. H. Report on re~uest of Florida Philharmonic Society, Inc. I. Constantine Con~racts. J. Letcer from C~earwater Home Demonstration Club with reference to improve- ments to Clubhouse by moving it to new location. K. Letter from Clearwater Jr. High School Music Department. 6. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office: A. Consideration of Natural Gas Resale Service Agreement. B. Ordinance 707, In~ent1on to annex acreage to be known as Druid Park Subdivision and portion of Oak Acres, Unit 7 on firs~ reading. D. Resolution ~ith reference to Bri1ey, Wild and Associates Contract. 7. Lot Mowing Applications. 8. Utilit.y Improvements. 9. Any ocher item no~ on the agenda will be considered with the consent or the Commission. Adjournmen~ Commission acting as Truscees for the Pension Plan. --------~~---~--------~-~----~----------~-~--~------~--~----~----~--~----~-------. " ....,u..... '", . ---- ,"'-u; .....*.,'~..... ';..! .., ...i::' ":', :, '.' ~ .i: ~ , .,' ;../ (, .', ': .~< .. ' , .'" 10), ')~:"', '",:. \.'l'l.~.l":"""',>,~,, t...... ~':':",':~ "..".t, ;, t~\~;iis~Ji~:l;i;;;;i:.;';~L::"_...;., ...: ::, .,..'. "' . ~" . :.. _ ...., ,.'....~.;,._. .14,'" ~. :'. ,,:.:. ~ .~~" 1 ~ ;,:; ,~# '. ;. .. ,".. ..... ....c./~~ :.. '"A.,.::::;:~ ;t:,:.::..:~'_'.',.:...i,.'. ;~'. " +~, ..".. I,. ~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 City Commis sion City of Clearwater, ~la. Gentlemen: April 15, 1956 Regarding my "ha rdship" appli cation for a permit to erect a carport at the f'ollowing address: Lot. 25 -- Block "B", Avondale Subdivision, 1708 N. Greenwood Ave., Clearwat.er, Florida This petition has been scheduled for hearing on May 7th, 1956. Please either wi thdraw t.he petition or postpone it unt:i.l further notice. you for previous consideration and action to date, Yours very truly, /s/ Porter D. Arnold 'l'hanking -----~-~------~-~-----------------~--------~---------~----------------~----------~ 4.-13-56 To: . From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Request of H. L. Welsing (Lot 2, Block E, Breezehi11) It is the Zoning Board's ~commendation that the application of H. L. Welsing f'or a change of zoning of the above lot to Business be denied, for the reason that this Board has no authority to rezone the lot in question, with instruc~ions to the secre~ary ~hat this matter of rezoning ~he entire area will be considered for referendum action. Attached hereto is original letter of request. --~--~-~----------------------------------------------------------~----------~~- Zoning Board C le arwa tar, Flori da Dear Sirs: 2121 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Clearwat er, Fla. March 24, 1955. (Lot 2, Bl. E, Breeze Hill) I would like to have Court St. zoned for business between Gulf to Bay and Hillcrest south side of Court St. lots facing Druid Rd. on the sou~h. The lots below Hillcrest on Court St. are zoned for business. I have been trying to sell my property but they say the traffic is to heavy on Court St. for children. I would like to make this a hardship case for me not able t.o sell our property on Block E. Hoping the board will be able to do some~hing for me. Thanking you, I am /5/ H. L. Welsing ------------------~---------~-------------------------------~------------------- To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager ~. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Request of Harry C. Knowles & Sylvia A. Knowles 4/13/56 It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that the application of Harry C. Knowles for a change of zoning from an R2 classif'ication to a Business classification be denied, for the reason that this Board has no authority to rezone the lots in question, with instructions to the secretary that this matter of' rezoning this entire area will be considered for referendum action. Attached hereto is original letter of request wi~h replat. ----------------------------------~~---------------~---~---------~---~-~----~--- April 5, 1956 Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary Clearwater Zoning Board 415 South Garden Avenue Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson: Would'you please place on the Zoning Board's agenda for Thursday r.ight, April 12th, the request of Harry C. Knowles and Sylvia A. Knowles, his wif'e ~or a change o~ zoning f'rom an R2 classification to a busi~ess classificat1o~ to the f'ollowing described property, situated in Pinel1as County, Florida: (Continued) ,. : .;~,,.........,.-.,.... I /5'7 I'.' 1. '"' ~ '," .. .~":'...:. "'-"-'.', '". , , . F:"',~~;.1."'," ...~.i. .'~" :',::.'~'/"'~" /";' :;;. .' ,.....;.~ .. .<_.11""",,; :"..t..." ,...... ,:. ......".... . ". ." ~ . "..' . ~... .,.. '" ~_. :.... h:~""-oI.'~...: W'. ~ ....' ...J. ',;'" .. ,; '... ,'. .. :..:~.~.....~...~...;.<;. '.:~.-.:~;~~.,j,...\..:. , )..1 \';..,":, :i.... ..~]l "III'K) '~d" ... ".1 jiJ:, CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 (Continued) The East 100 feet of Lots 12 and 13 in A. H. Duncan Subdivision, lesa and except that portion thereof inc~uded within the boundaries of right-of-way for public road according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 99, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. We shall appreciate an expression from you as to whether this matter will be considered on the 12th. JWR/rt Very truly yours, /s/ WIGHTMAN, ROWE & TANNEY J. W. Rowe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 20, 1956 Mr. Francis Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Middleton: Conf1.rming Mr. R. O. Downie's conversation with you yesterday, we have a client interested in the lease bf that portion of city owned property on Causeway Boulevard located between the Park Inn and the proposed Howard Johnson Restaurant. If leased there would be erected a modern automatic car wash with gasoline accomodation. Our client is a successful business man with strong personal resources and well qualified to undertake such an operation. Will you kindly advise us when this has been submitted to the Commission for their consideration. Our observation is that this facility is urgently needed on Clearwater Beach. Yours very truly, /s/ Robert D. Witter (26 Papaya Street) RESOLUTION WHEREAS; it has been determined by the City Commission or 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 cost thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City COmrrUssion 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 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. NAME DESCRIPTION COST William R. Adams et al Lot 11 5.00 377 Vine St. Block A Glen Ellyn, Ill. Floridena W. D. Owens Lots 130 and 131 10.00 609 N. Glenwood Lloyd White Skinner City Geo. J. Petrianos Lot 6 5.00 179 Grant Ave. Block F, Unit 4 Newton Center, Mass. Skycrest A & W Glads Lot 5 5.00 Gulf to Bay Blvd Block C, Unit 7 City Skycrest Sheffield S. Cook Lot 11 5.00 201 Cartee St. Block J, Unit 7 Coudersport, Penn. Skycrest Eric A. Jacobson Lot 11 5.00 P.o. Box 206 Block K, Unit 7 City Skycrest John W. McKeown Lot 6 5.00 1389 Abbott Blvd. Block J, Unit 9 Palisade, N.J. Skycrest PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 7th day of May, A.D. 1956. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead City Auditor and Clerk .'.' I /58. ~;1\:~,' :l~t{~tl.. fl.,.j':J~~ ri~1~lr~~~ . . '.':. 'J ~! .,;." , ' " I i . i j' { f " I , t.,' \. t f ~" '. -, '..'" :. '. .,,:"6" . . ....' J . :'. ;.:.'.1 CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Briley, Wild and Associates were retained by the City of Clearwater as Consulting Engineers by contract dated November 10, 1953, and WHEREAS, the said Consulting Engineers were ~tained for resident supervision of construction under letter dated December 29, 1955, which was approved by the City Commission of the City of Clearwa~er, Florida, on February 6, 1956, and WHEREAS, said Engineers have performed services in the nature of consultation during construction and in accordance with the terms of said contract and have performed services of supervision of const.ruction a ccording to the terms of said let.ter, and WHEREAS, there is due and payable said Engineers ftom the City of Clearwater the sum of $3,632.04, for the foregoing considerations, according to the statement of said Engineers dated May 3, 1956, a copy of which is hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof. NOW, tHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwate~ Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That the sum of $3,632.04 be paid from the Construction ~rust Fund by the First National Bank of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida, ~rustee thereof of Construction Trust Fund Agreement dated November 28, 1955, which Construction Trust Fund is derived from proceeds of the sale of Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1955. 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith to said Trustee, which said certified copy shall constitute the direction of the City of Clearwater to said 1rustee to pay the foregoing sum directly to the said Engineers fort.hwith in compliance with Section 3 (b) and other provisions of said Construction Trust Fund Agreement. I' I ~. . i., ..' I ' i. I t.. .:: .... .' ' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, A. D. 1956. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-CO~1ISSIONER ATTESrl' : /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDI'rOR AND CLERK ---~-------------------------------------------------------------------------~--- Honorable Cit.l Commissioners Clearwacer, ~lorida Gentlemen : As Trustees of the Cit.y of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Willie Eo Driver, Dredge Operator, Public Service Dept. has been duly exa~ined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. April 30, 1956 The above employee began his service with the City on September 14, 1955, is under 45 years of age (born Feb. 24, 1934) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby ~comrnended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund. Is! Paul Kane, Chairman /.5/ Dorothy Roth /s/ Dick Nelson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable City Commissioners Clearwat.er, ~lorida Gentlemen: Apri 1 30, 1956 As Trust.ees of the City of Clearwater E~ployees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Free McEwell, Maint. Man I, G & W Distribution has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on November 5, 1955, is under 45 years of age (born Apr. 2, 1934) and meets the requir~nents of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership. Very tJruly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund. Is/ Paul Kane, Chairman /.s/ Dorothy hoth /5/ Dick Nelson The above employee began her service wich the City on October 14, 1955, is under 45 years of age (born Sept. 6, 1937) and meets the requiremencs of our Civil ~ervice. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that she be accept, ed into membership. Very truly yours, . Advisory Committee of The ~mployees' /s/. Paul Kane, Chairman IsZ Dorothy Uoth Is! Dick Nelson Pension Fund . ~.[!1t ~~:~:r::'::~;';::;:'~::2:~1:Li~.c.'~,~",c~.~:~;iJ,,';",_L~~~;'~Cl:::~~';~;'~'bL",'L,.~.S,~,",,~~~~~~1;7ty~r.?~i.d~~:;if~~~~:' / CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gen clemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension tund, yo~ are hereby notified that Beverly Anne Bruckman, Clerk I, Finance Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designat.ed by hirn as a "First Class" risk. April 30, 1956 ------------~-------------------------------------------------~---~~------------ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the committee or civic minded citizens making up and compr~sing the Fun -N Sun Festival Comrrdttee performed an outstanding and spectacular Job in the Fun 'iN Sun Festival :for 1956, and WHEREAS, the members of said Fun IN Sun Festival Cornmdttee gave unselfishly of their time, effort, and creative abilities to make this the greatest celebration of its kind in the history of our City, and did much to ravorab1y pub~icize the name and reputation of the City of Clearwater to the consequent advantage or all the businessmen, merchants, and citizens of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cornmdssion of the City or Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as rol1ows: That the Fun IN Sun Festival Committee, its Chairman, Sub-Committees, and all those working with said Fun IN Sun Festival Committee be and it is hereby ~auded, commended, and congratulated ror the outstanding manner in which they sponsored and put on the Fun IN Sun Festival for 1956, and the said Comrrdttee on behalf of a11 the citizens of the City of Clearwater and of this City Commission is hereby thanked, and by this Resolution is expressed the gratitude of all those ~ho enjoyed the Festival, and the said Committee deserves to accept this Resolution as encouragement to continue the outstanding work in its important activities. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, A. D. 1956. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . ..'., '.', . 'f ',' ," :~I ,',' .~~~._....., ",.,., .. ',.._'. ~ .... oW ...' '.' ~.'. . ..--:":---, ',"" '.'. ::~\}=~:~t:::;.::~::~;~::::~~==::;Z~:::Mjt""':""\:':~;.:;~t~inj~,"~~~~~' " d ORDlIA.CE DECLARING THE IITEfiTION or THE CIT! or OLEARWATER 'fO AllIS! ACllEAGE II WKAT IS fO BE UOWJI AS DIUJID PARK SlJBDIVISIOJi AND A PORTION or UJlIT 1 or OAK ACaES SUBDIVI SIOfi IRTO 'I'KE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CIT1 or CLEARWA'J:E!! FLORIDA, UPON '.L'HE EXPIRATIOI OF 'l'HIRTt (30) DAYS nOM 'rJIg PASSAGE or THIS ORDIIAlCI ACCORDING TO 'J:HE PROVISIOIS OF SECTION 171.041. FLORIDA S'l'ATU'.l'ES. 19.55; AIID PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIvE DATE or THIS ORDINAICE. BE IT ORDAIIIKD B'! 'rilE CIn C<>>HISSIOfi OF THE CIn OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City or Clearwat.er, Florida, acting by and ~brough 1ta City C0Ull11ss1on hereby declares 1~s lnt;,ention to annex into the corporat.e lim1~s or the City ;;t Clearwat-er, Florida, the following described lands lying cont.ilt;\1oUS to tne territorial limits of said City, which lands contain les8 than ten (10) registered voters: Acreage to be platoted and known as Druid Park Subdivision described as the EAst HALF (Ii) at the SOtrl'HWES'l: QUAR.TER (SWi) oe 'the SOUTHEAST QUARtER of Sec~ion 13. Township 29 South, Range IS Eas~, P1nellas County t Florida, alld That proper~y described as LOTS FOUR (4), FIVE (5), and SIX (b) ot the proposed plat or lJIIT 7 OF OAK ACRES SUBDIVISIOI, said s\lbdi vision bei ng a 8ubdi vision of a part. of t.he SWl of' the SE~ 01 Sec'tion 14, Township 29 South, Range 15 Eas't. and also that; por- tion of Spencer Ayenue and Magnolia Drive as platt.ed and abutting the aforesaid Lots ~, 5, and 6. Section 2. fhe City ot Clearwater, acting by and through its City Commission intends 'to annex the foregoing lands according to the proY! sions ot Section 171.04. Florida St.atutes, 1955, and 'to t.hat. end, ,",he City Audit.or and Clerk is hereb)' directed to publish this Ordinance in the Clearwat.er Sun, a newspaper published in 'tne Cit.y of Cle arwat.or. once a week for four (4.) consecut.i ve weeks illlD1edia~el)" after ~he passage of this Ordinance. Section 3. This Ordinance sba11 become ef'tective iwmediately upon its passage. PASSED 01 FIRST READING PASSED 01 SECORD READING PASSED OB TdIRD AND FINAL READDG AND AOOPTED Hay 7. 1956 May 7, 1956 May 7. 1956 /s/ Kerbert M. Brown MAYOa-COMKISS~ONER At-test: /s/ R.. G. ~b1tehead CITY AUDITOR AllD CLERK il1Qlf;zlZ;~~\j=~C::~~:L:;~':!:~~~~~~2:;:~~:~~.);;:i";'r:~~o/"~~~':'Ci~~~' AFFIDAVIT Sf ATE or FLORI DA COUITI OF PIHELLAS I Before me, the undersigned &lthority, JBr80nally appeared E. O. MeeD, who upon being by me duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. That be haa personal knowledge as to tihe occupancy of the land embraced in t.he following described tract ot property; The EAST HALF (It) of th e SOU'XH\1EST Q UAJiTER (Swt> of the SOtn'HEAST QUARTER (51;) ot .Section 13 J Township 29 South, Range 15 East. Pinellas County, Florida, and that said tract of land which the City ot Clearwater, Florida, proposes to annex into the corporate limits or t.he said City of Clearwater contains leS8 than ten (10) regist.ered voters. 2. That this affidavit 1s made in compliance wi th Sect.ion 171.04. Florida St-at.utes, and is made to induce the City ot Clearwater to annex the foregoing tiract into its corporate limits. Furt.ber deponent sareth not. WITBSS my signature and official seal at Clearwa'ter in 'the County or Pinellas and 'the State of Florida this 2nd day ot May, A. D. 1956. /s/ E. G. Moore SWOlUl m AND SUBSCRIBED before me t,his 2nd day ot Kay. A. D. 1956. /s/ Beryl F. Sydnor No'tary Public St.at.e of Hlorlda at ~ge " ';., : t ." '..:' . ;:", '". . ,.' . " , '. . :~_n_____...;. .......: _n ~--. ." . ..... _. .: .>. - _.' ,r;', ~ :-. ,:, .'~'~d.,. ~~ . , ': ..,._, .< .~...\.v' :. ~ ,:;,;;" ".< .... .' ?JJ!i!11.I~'~',~~,r,f;~~r.,;.;!.(.'J~~"!,!,;,"V/',j,'~"'-:1$",t'{i'P"~'''''''~,:,.:;'.{.:l;'~:'~I(.Wf' ':f?,~J~,,@~ ":"~<:;"'i":W~~tr:~~~";~"'~~;:'!'}~ ~::,f~1:~I~~..~.~~~ ' .~X J::~~~~:~>.;\~ .;.';:,o.:'l\;.:~.~ .:;~:;/'.:,:,.; .r':' .....'.~;:.:::...:",:2:~~~:~~{",.;.;D:,,:,.:',~;~L~:~,;/~ii':~~~~~~~~~i~~~;J.[ql?i~i~~f~~',~~~~:;:" ;.;"',.. ..' .' .,. ;1.". : ~~L\::.\:J'l.~t....~i:.iJ~"''I~'l''io\j.~w..V~'f,Jlll,j.\.rt~.:,-t2.ttdlW'j':Un.:i'....l.~''~~~ .w ," .' '." '," . .' . . . .... .' . . .' A'tIDAVIt STATI OF FLORIDA COUITY or PIISLLAS I " Before .e, the andersigned authority, personally appeared GLADYS DUHCAI, who upon being by me daly sworn. deposes and saya: 1. That she has per sonal knowledge as to t.he occupancy of the land embraced in tibe following described proper1;y: fbati property described as Lot.s 4, 5 and 6 of the proposed . plat of 0111'1 7 or OAl ACRES SUBDIVISio., said subdivision being a 8ubd1vision of a part of the sw4 of the SW. ot Section 14, '1'o",nab1p 29 South, Range 15 East, and also t.hat portion of Spencer Avenue and Magnolia Drive as platted and abut1;ing the aforesaid Lots 4, S, and 6. and that said tract of land which the City ot Clearwater, Florida, proposes to annex int,o t.be corporate limit.s of the said City of Clearwater cont.a1ns lese than ten (10) registered voters. 2. That t.his ai'fidavit is made in compliance with Section 171.04, Plorida Statiut.es, ~nd 1s made to induce the City of Clearwater ~ annex 'the toregoing t.ract. 1ntio its corporat.e l1mit;s. Furt,her deponent sayeth not. \t:ITNESS my signat.ure apd official seal at Clearwater in the County o~ P1nel1as and the Stat.e of ~lorida this 7th day of May, A. D. 1956. . /s/ Gladys Duncan SWOlUl 1'0 AND SUBSClUBED before me this 7th day of May, A. D. 19S~. /s/ Beryl F. Sydnor Notary Public Stat.e of Florida at Large ------------------------------~--------~-~~---~------------~--~-~--~--------~-- ;,'" ,! ,,' . ',1,' ,'" .<.q::~.~~ ".,..~ ,'~r'\~ '.. . 0 CI�Y COM1�ffSSION MEETING �y 7, 1956 The City Commisaion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, iKay 7, 1956, at 1;30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E, Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Also present were• F. C. Middleton. B. J. Driver G. T. McGlamma J. E. Anderson Mayor-Commissioner Commi, s sioner Comm.issioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager Assistant City Attorney Chief of Police Acting City Engineer The Ma.yor callec� the meeting to order. The invocation was given by th� Reverend Don Walling, of the First Methodist Church, Cl�arwaber. Commissioner Strang moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16th and the special meetings of April 23rd and April 30th be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported two bids had been received to pave and curb Kendall Street from the west line of N[andalay to a point 300 feet west of the west line of Manda�.ay. The bids were read as follows: Hanecick Constr. Equip. Co., Clearwater �2,611.50 A. A. Schultz Contractors, Dunedin 2,104.50 After tabulat�.on, the City Manager recommended aecepting the low bid c.f $2,104.50 from A. A,. Schultz, Contractor, Dunedin, Commissioner Strar,g moved on the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Ehgineer thaL the contract for the paving of Kendall Street be awarded to A. A. Schultz, Contractor, Dunedin, Florida, in the amount of $2,104.50. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon a�d carried unanimously. It was reported by the Manager that three bids were received to resurfaaP C1evESand Street from Gulf to Bay Boulevard to Jupiter Avenue. He explained i:hat this project was part of the program being financed from the Special Street Improvement Fund set up by a two mill tax 1evy. The bids were read as follows: W. L. Cob'p Company, St. Petersburg Cone Brothers Contr. Co., Tampa Car,ip�ell Paving Co., Clearwater $17�7�5.00 23�100.00 22,050.00 There was some discussion as to how this type of resurfacing treatment compared w3th the resurfacing work being done an Gulf to Bay Boulevard undes� a State contract. By consent, it was agreed that the awarding of the bid would be postp�r_ed until May 14th. Commissioner Strang offered to check on the dif'ierence in the resurfacing trectment. The Manager stated that six bids were received for �wo 12 ton window type room air conditioners for the Building Inspector's Office and the Planning Board Off.ice. The bids were read as follou�s: Y-B Refr. & Air Cond. Co., Clearwater St. Anthony.Corp., Clearwater Drew r+ppliance, Clearwater Acme Jalousie, C]�earwater Dean Roofing & Sheet Metal, Clearwater West Coast Hardware, Clearwater �5s8:o°o 583.00 700.00 600.00 650.00 After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of ,$583.00 from Drew Applianee Company, Clearwater. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the recommendation of the City Manager that the proper authorities be authorized to sign a purchasing agreement with Drew Appliance Company. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Manager reported the receipt of three bids for two 1g56 eight cylinder four door sedans for t.he Police Department. The bids were read as follows: Larry Dimm:Ltt, Inc., Clearwate� $3,372.84 Kennedy & Strickland, Clearvrater 3,400.00 Thayer Motor Co., Clearwater 3,586.00 The Mana�er rzcommended that the bids be checked with the specifications and rei:urned at the next meeting, Commissioner Roberts inquired as to the need for the additional cruisers, By censent, the matter was deferred to the next meeting for a report and a tabulation of the bids. / �� _2_ CITY COMMISSION MEET..ING May 7, 1956 Tiie Nlanager stated Lhat it was necessary to repTace tl�e fence around �he Athlet3.c Field as par� of it burned in, the fire and tY+e res� had been removed. iie said the cost of the repl�.�ement taould be covered by part oi' the f3re insurance checl�. He explained that the base bid was for 1,500 feet of seven foot �'ence, 200 £eet of four foot fence, and the necessary gates; �he alternate b3d covered a six foot fence without barbed wire. The bids were read as follows: _ Cycl�ne Fence, Tampa Allied Fence, T�mpa Stalnaker Bros., Tampa Anchor Post Pr�ducts, Tampa AAA Fence Co., Tampa Reeves Fenees, Tampa Alt. 1 $3,461.00 $2,'905.00 (incl. ga�ea) 3,552.50 2,325.00 3,7�5.00 2,700.00 3�701.77 2,6�+0.00 5,310.00 4,200.00 3,545.00 2,565.00 After tabulation, tne City Manager recommended acaepting the low bid of $3,185.00 irom the Cyclone Fence Company which would include the six foot fence with no barbed �rire, a�ortion of four foot fence and gates. Commiss3oner Roberts moved on the recommendation of the Ci�y Manager that the bid of the Cyclone Fence of Tampa, Florida, of $3,185.00 for the fence around the Athletic Field be approved. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the con�inuation of a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. P. D. Arnold for a three foot setback from f;he north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale 5ubd3.vision. The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Arnold asking that his request be withdrawn. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the petition be withdrawn in accordance with Mr. Arnold�s request. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The continuaLion o�` a Public I�earing on the pavin� and drainage in the alleys in Block 9, Aiken Subdivision, tntas announced by the Mayor. Mr. Anthony Leogrande sp�ke against the propqsed project. Mr. T, R. Yarborough pointed out the need fox� the paving and drainage, Commissioner Bohannon reporting for the Committee appointed to check on tiie pro�ect said it v�as the Comm3.ttee's recom- mendation �hat the matter be referred to the ManagPr and the Engineer for a preliminary hearing on the subject, Commissioner Strang moved that the Fublic Hearing be adjourned 1;o Monday, l�'fay 21st. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and earried unanimously. By consent, the Manager was instructed to aet up a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 15th, at 1:30 P.M. A Public Hearing was annolznced on the construction of sanitary sewer on th.e north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard from Nimbus t�venae easterly to Lot 5, Block A, Gunn�s Addition. The Manager explained that the work had been requested by five property owners, that the total cost of the work would be $2,5�T.00 or $4.68 per front foot as estimated by the City Enoineer. It was estimated by the City Engineer's office that the portion of Gunn's Addition which will be served by the sanitary sewer (namely, Lots 3, 4 and 5,'Block A, Gunn's Addit3.on} will be assessed one cent per square foot for increase in the capacity of the Skycrest Disposal Plant in addition to the ��-.68 per front foot for the construction of the sewer. The Ma.yor inquired if there tivere any objections and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner Strang moved the approval of the project far the construction of the sanitary sewer on the north side of Gulf to Bay Boulevard from the existing sanitary sewer at Nimbus t�venue easterly to the west line of Lot 5, Block A, Gunn's Addition; that the Manager and the Engineer be authorized to take bids; that the project will be assessed. Motion was seconded by Cornmissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was called on the request of Mr. H. L. Welsing for Business use of Lot 2, B1ock E, Breeze Hill Subdivision, the property being presently zoned R-4. The City At�corney read the request and tne Zoning Board's recommendation that the petition lae denied, and that this matter of rezonino the entire area be considered for referendum action. One of the affected property owners protested the granting oi' the requsst for business usage since the ar.ea had been bu�_lt up as a residential neighborhood. Commissioner Strang commented that there had been some discussion �,mong some of the property owners about hav3ng both sides of Court Street from Hillcr�est to Highland zoned as Business an the next referendum. The Mayor asked the affected property owners present to vote as to whether or no� they would like Gourt Street zcned for Business between Hi:lcrest and Highland. All of the affected property owners voted that they would be against the rezoning to Bus3ness, Commissioner Strang requested permission to abstain from voting as h� lived in the affected neighborhood. After having held this Public Hearing and h.earing no valid objection as to why we should not adopt the recommendation of the Zoning Board, Commission�r Bohannon moved that tl�e �oning Board�s recommendation be held vp insofar as the denial is concerned but no action be taken to put the matter on referendum. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts. Upon the vo�e oeing taken, Commissi�ners Bohanr�on, Roberts, Insco and Brown voted "Aye". Qommissioner Strang did not vote. Motion carried. i /5.� -3- C2TY CONIMISSION MEET�NG May 7, 1956 The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Harry C, Knowles for Business use af the east 100 £ee� o£ Lo�s 12 and 13, A. H. IJuncan Subdivision, the property being presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the request and the Zoning Board�s recomrnendation that the petition be denied and that the matter of xezoning the entire area be considered for referendum action. Mr. Knowlea expl.ained that he planned to use the property for an ice cream store. Mx�. Thomas F. Coyn�, owner of Lot 10, Zephyr Hil1s Subd:ivision, protestefl the �ranting oi the request as being a hardship on homeowners in the neighbo�hood. Four other property owners also indicated their objections. Af.ter having heard this Public Hearing, Commiss3oner Bohannon moved that tkie Zoning Board�s r•ecom- mendat3,on be upheld insofar as the denial of this reques�t is concerned. Motion Uras seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the request of the Pinellas County Board of Pualic Instruction to close and vacate the portion of Dempsey Street from the west side of Pomelo Avenue to the east line of the Seaboard Railroad right of way, The Ma.yor explained that the Board of Public Instruction owned the property on both sides of that portion of the street and was asking the vacation of the s'treet in order to build an additional warehouse in that area, The Nlayor inquired i#' there was any objection. Several of the a£fected property ovmers stated they had no objection to the vacation of that portion �f �he strset but complained of the school buses, trucks and eiiiployees� cars blocking Dempsey Street and Ponelo Avenue. After discussion, the Ma,yor suggested that the Chief �f Police rrmite a letter ta Supe�intendent Floyd Christian asking h3m to instruct the employees using that fa.cility that tlzere v,*ill be no biocicing af driveurays and stree�s in thai area. Corrur.issioner Roberts moved on the recornmer.dat�� on of the G� t;T P�Za:r_a�er and the City Engineer tha� the request o�' the Schoo�. Board tc close Dempsef Stree� f���:n� ti�e tve�t .��ae ni Pcinelo Avern:e to tlze Scaboard Rai7road rioizt oi ,vay be granted For an area approximately sixty by one hundred feet and that the proper authorities be suthorized to execute the necessary papers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Manager requested that Item 5-A, "Fina1 Plat of subdivision owned by John Sever" be deferred to the next meeting as the plat was not ready. Item 5-C, "Mosquito Control Report from Committee" was deferred. The Mayor reported that the City Engineer had prepared a plan for the badly eroded area on the Gulf si�e of Clearwater Beach between Acacia and Mango Streets. The Engineer's report r.ecommended that the seajvall and groin be pu� in at the same time, th.at the bulkhead and groins be built as indicated and as located on the plan, that the existing broken wooden groins be removed, that the City pay its pro rata share of bulkhead at the strest ends, that the necessary fill be placed behind the completed bulkhead. In answer to a question as to whether the City wauld pay for the removal of the old wooden groins, the Mayor indicated that the City would assume that expense. mhe Manager reported that the Engineer had estimated the complet� work of constructing the bulkheads and �he groins (but not including the fill) as $�65,000.00 with an estimated cost $36.00 per foot for the bullchead and $28.00 per lineal foot for the groins. The Manaoer explained that where fill was needed, each o?vner would have to �e responsible zor it as some lots were eroded worse than others. The Ma,yor explained that the estimated cost per front foot of property for the groins had been worked out by the Engineer as approxima.tely $1g.00. The Alayar stated that it would be necessary for the property owners to put the fu11 amount of the cost of co�zstruction in escrow before the work could be put out for bids and done under City supervision as the City Charter did not permit the Commission to assess the properties for the construction of seavaalls or groins. He explained that some of the interested prcperty owners had designated City National Bank as the escrow agent and that the bank was offering a financing plan t� those property owners who would liite to laorrow the money to finanee this canstrizetion and pay it back on a monthly or• yearly installment basis. After discuss3.on of the matter, it v,as decided to nt�tify the in�erested property owners that a meeting would be held to cLscuss thz proposed work with the City Engineer, the Ci�y Manager� the City Attorney and the City Commission present. By consent, the Manager was ins�r�.eted to arrange for the meeting on Thursday, Ma� 17th, at 7;30 P.M. at the City Hall Auditorium and the Engineering Department was instructed to send a notice of the meeting and copies of the Engrn�er's report to affected property otivners. The Mayor sugge"ted that a representative Prom City Plational Bank be requested to be present to explain the proposed financing plan. A letter vras read from yir. Arthur W. Jordan, Jr., written on behalf of the Peninsular Telephone Company (owner of Lots 1 through 6, g and 10, Block 5, Milton Park Subdivision) and the Clearwater Growers� Association (owner of Lo�ts 11 through 14, Black 5, Milton Park). The letter requeste�. that the alley in Block 5 be vacated between the Seaboard and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad rights of w�:y, as the a11ey had never been improved or opened for use by the public. Thz Ci:�y Manager reported that he and the Engineer had checked and found i,hat there were no utility lines ir, the a11ey. Mr. Jordan was present to explain the request. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the request be set up for a Publie Aearin� on May 21st. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. � -4- czm� comm7zss�orr r�Emzrr� May 7, 195� The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Robert D. Witter, real estate broker, which stated that Mr. R. 0. Downie had a c�ientr who was interestec? in leasing the City property between the Park Tnn aricl �he proposed Howard Johnson Restaurant for the purpose of constructing a building for an automatic car washing service, Mr, R. 0. Downie spolce in support of the suggested leaae. A4x�s. Clifford MeKay, spea_king as a Clearwater Beach resident, said she did not thin�c the Beach residents would favor that type of facility in that location. After discussion, Commissioner Strang moved the request be deniec�. Mot3on was secon�ed by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Ci�y Manager presented a contract with the Alabama By-Products Corporation for the company to supply the City with coke for one year with price based �n the price at the time of purchase. Ae recommended 3t be approved subject to the City Attorney�s approval. Comm3ssioner Bohannon moved on the z:ecommenda- tion of the City Mana�er that the proper authorities be authorized to si�n the agreement between the Alabama By-Products Corporation and the City of C'!earwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Robert:� and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the continuation of the consideration of the request of the Florida Philharmonic Society for $3,000.00 for six concerts �iven in the City during the past season. He reported that copies of a statement of receipts and disbursements had beEn received from the Florida Philharmonic and the Clearwater Symphony. Commissioner Insco requested permission to be excused from participat- ing in the discussion and the voting as he was a member of the Board of the Florida Philharmonio Society. Mr. Wm. Go�a, Jr., atto-rney, spoke on behali of the Florida rhilharmonic Society and Mr. Lloyd Phillips was present representing the Clearwater Symphony, Commissioner Roberts stated that in the past two years the City had given a total of $1,500.OQ to the Clearwater Symphnny and �1.,800.00 to the Florida Philharmonic; the Commission did not a�ree last year to give the Florida Philharmonic an;� money, and it was not included in the budgst; he thou�ht that the tax�ayers of the City have done enough in helping the organiza- tions get started and he didn�t think that the burden should be put on them any further. Commissioner Roberts moved that the Comm3�ssion deny this xequest for funds from the Florida Philharmonic. I�Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Mr. Harold Bernier, Chairman of the Fun �'P1 Sun Festival Committee, presented the report of the Committee for the year anc� presented a serapbook contain3ng ,564 newspaper clippinos which contained approximately 2,900 inches of publicity on the City of Clearwater. He stated that there were 145 pictures in the papers, four hours of TV time and an endless amount of radio time. He said the Committee m�mbers had donated 1,300 man hours of their time. Commissioner Stran� moved that a Resolution be prepared thanking the Committee and expressing appreciation for �their work for the whole Fun 'N Sun program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for final approval the contracts for purchase o£ acreage from H. P. Constantine as Trustee, and from H. Constantine �arms, Incorporated, and stated that Mr. Joseph Constani:ine and Mr. Phil Constantine, who were present, had asked fox a minor amendment to state that the interest and principal be payable in quarterlj� annual installments. Tn reply to a question, the owners stated that after the first of the year the City could pay off the principal in full if desired. Commissioner Strang inquired if the Gounty had rezoned the acreage for industrial use. The Mayor reported that the Manager had written a letter to the County Board asking for change to industriai zoning. Commissioner Bohannon reporting for the Committee stated that there 3s some drainage to be handl�d if the pro�erty is taken over but the expense would be nil as compared to the cost of the property. Commissioner Strang znoved that these contracts be approved as amended and the proper officials be authorized to execute them subject to satisfactory zoning. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced the consideration of a letter £rom the Clearwater Home. Demonstration C1ub Tntith reference to improvements ta Clubhouse by moving it to new location. Gommissioner Bohannon recommended that the Mayor appoint a Committee to investigate the request. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Insco and Strang to szrve on this Committee. The City t'fanager reported that there had been a request for a donation to the Clearwater Junior High School Band Boosters Association to help finance the band. A re resentative of the Band Boosters Association sta�ed they tvere asking for �3,000.00. The Cit�* Manager suggested that the request be placed in the budget file to be given consideration for the new budget. 3y consent, t he Commission agree@ to this. The City h'Ianager prasented a Resalutien requiring seven prop�rty owners to clean the:Lr lots of weeds and underbrush. Comi�issioner Strang moved the adoption of the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Comm�.ssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A Resolution was presented autnorizing the payment of $3,632.04 to Br31ey, Wild and Assaciates, Consulting Engineers, for services and supervision in con- nection wi�h the WatPr Improvement Project and the Storm Sewer Project by the First National Bank as Trustee of the Construction Trust Fund, Commissioner -5- GITY COMMTSSION MEETTNG MaY 7, 1956 Strang moved on the recommendation of the Finance Department and the City Manager �hab the invoice oi Briley, Wild and Associates in the amount of �3�632.04 be approved an3 the proper officials be authorized to execute the Resolution, Mot3on was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Comm3ssioner St�ang requested that the Finance Department prepar� a recap sheet on all of these invoices from Briley, Wild to date and give the Commissioners copies of the recap, The City Attorney presented fox the Commission�s considerati,on the Resale Service Agreet::�nt for natural gas beLween the Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation and the City of Clearwater. He introduced Mr. Scott, Consulting Engineer from the firm of Reynolds, Smith and T-Iill. Mr. Scott reported that he had checked the proposed a�reement with the City Attorney and had filled in the amounts of gas Which he recommended the City Nhould contract for through the first three years. He recommended acc_epting the contract Which would provide. £or delivery and purchase of a specified daily quantity and a specified annual quantity. Mr. Norman Duke xepresentino the Houston Texas Gas and 0il Corporation was also present. The City Manager recommended execution of the contract. Commissioner Bohannon moved on �he recommendation of the City Ma.nager that the pxaper authorities be authorized to sign the Resale Service Agreement with the Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corpora�ion. Motion was seconded by Cammissianer Roberts and carri2d unanimously. Commi�si�ner Bohannon moved that the letter from th� Clearwater Tennis Club be referred to the Planning Board as requested. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carrie�3 unanimously. The Mayor read on its �irst reading Ordinance 707 declaring tlle intention of the City to annex acreage in Section 13-29-15 to be known as Druid Pax�k and. a portion of Unit 7 Oak Aeres Subdivision. He reported the receipt of affidavits �rom Mr, E, G. Mnore and Miss Gladys Duncan that there are less +han ten registered voters in each of the areas. Corrunissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 707 be passed on its first reading. NIotion �ras seconded by Commissioner 3�hannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang maved that Ordinance 707 be considered on its secand reading by title only with the unanimous consent of the Commissiori. Motion vras seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title anly. Gommissioner S�rang moved that Ordinance 707 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Commissioner Str=ang moved the consideration of Ordinance 707 on its third and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was ssconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance in fu11. Commissioner Str�ng moved that Ordinance 707 be passed and adopted on i�ts third and t'inal reading and that the proper officials be authorized to execute i�. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimou sly . The City Attorney requested p�rmission for Judge Bonner to attend the annual Traffic Institute k�eing held in Miami the latter part of this month and also the Municipal Judges Association meeting being held in conjunction with it. Commissioner Strang moved that travel e�enses be authorized for Judge Bonner and for any Commissioner that desires to attend. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. Commissioner Strang i'or tihe Committee requested the City,Manager to set up a. preliminary hearing on the ti�ridening of lurner Street from 0ak to Bay, preferably an evening meeting. Commissioner Irssco inquired if any date had been �et for the meeting of the Park Committee with the Crest Lake Association Park CQmmittee, the Skycrest P.T.A. representatives and the Pianning Board to diseuss the development of Crest Lake Park. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that the fu11 Commission meet sv3.th the Plannino Board before the other meeting takes plac�. The Mayor suggested a short meeting on Thursday afternoon, May lOth. Tlze Mayor recommended that Mr. LVm, E. Harries be reappointed to �he Planning Board ior a three year term. Commission.�r Roberts moved that N1r. Harries bs reappointed to the Planning Board as hc, is a very i'ine man and is doir_o a swell job. Motion tivas se�onded by Commis�ioner Strang and carried unanimously. The Commission now adjourne�. as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund, admitted Beverly Anne Bruckman, Clerk, Finance Department; Free McE�tcll, Maintenance I�lan I, Gas and Water Distribution; and Willie E. Driver, Dredge Opexator, Public Service Department; to membership in the Pension. Plan on a motion by Commissioner Roberts which was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting tvas adjourned at 5:20 P.M. � Attest: Ma�* r- ommissi.oner �� � • C3t /�uditor and Cler.it �� � �,(.` ,� i ; �� � � CITY C0�'SISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 May 3, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Arown Commissioners: W. E. 5trang, Jx., J. N. Bohai�non Cleveland Tnsao, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts Gentlemen: � ^!h� Gity Co.mmission will meet in Regular Session on ivlonday afternoon, May 7, 1956 in the City Hall Aurli tarium for the purpose of aiscussing the itezns listed on the att�ched agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P,M. FCPd : s Enclosures Ve�y truly yours, /s/ F. C, Middleton City Manager Agenda - City Commissicn Meeting of May �, 1956 City Hall Auditorium 1:3Q P.I�S. REGULAR 1. Invocation, Rev. Don Plalling, Fir�t Methodist Church. 2. Approving tl�e minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 1956 and the Special Meetings of April 23 and April 30, 1956. 3. Opening oi" bids for : A. Pavement in Kendall Street, Clearwater Beach. B. Cleveland Strest resurfacing from Gulf to Bay to Jupiter. C. Air conditioning Buildi�g Inspector's Office and Planning Board Office D. Two ner� Police Cruisers. E. Chain link fence for Athletic Field. 4, Public Hsarings: A. Continuation from April 2nd, of request of P. D, krnold for a�hree foat setback from che north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision. B. Continuation from April �nd, pavement and necessary drainage in the alleys in area bounded by Pierce St. on the north, Franklin St. on the south, Prospect Ave. on the e ast and Myrtle Ave. on Lhe west, all being in Blocl% 9, Aikens Subdivisiou. C. Construction of sanitary seV�er on th� north side of Gulf to Bay Blvd. from the existing sanitary sewer at Nim.bus Ave., easterly to Lhe west line of Lot 5, Block A, Gunn's Adci. D. Request of Mr. A. L. Welsing for business use of Lot 2, Bl�ck E, Breeze Hill Subdivisian, the property being presentls� zoned R-�.. E. Request oi Mr. Harry C. Knowles for business use of i;he east 100 feet of Lots 12 and 13, A. H. Duncan Subdivision, less the Missouri Ave. right of way. The property ia �resently zoned R-2 and is located on Missouri �venue between Kingsley and W�odlawn. F. Request of the Pinellas County Boar d of Public Instruction to close and vacate that portion of Dempsey Street from the west side of Pomelo �vanue to the east line oi the Seaboard Railroad right of way. 5. Co�►ission's consideration oi : A. Final Plat of subdivision owned 'oy John Sever. B. ReFort from Fun 'N Sun Corrffiit�ee. C, Mosquito Control repo�t fron Committee. Do Engineer's report with reference to groins and bulkhead on Clearwater Beach, including drawin�s. E. Eiequest from property owner s in Block 5, Mil�on Park Subdiv. to close alley running east and west betwepn the SAL and ACL Railroads. (Letter from Arthur W. Jordan, Jr�. } F. I.etter from Ronert D. Wit�er with referEnce to lEasing af property on Clear��ater Bea�h east of Park Inn Res�aurant. G. Agreement with Alatama By-Products Corporation. H. Re�ort on request of Florida Philharmonic Society, Inc. I. Constantine Contracts. J, Le�ter f'rom Clearwater Home Detnonstration Club with reference to improve- men�s to Clubhouse by moving it to new loca�ion. K. Letter from Clearviater Jr. H�gh School Music Dep�rtment. 6. CorGmission's consideration of i�ems from the City Ai�torneq�s Office: A. Consideratxon of Natural Gas Resale Service l�greement. B. Ordinance '707, Ihtention to an nex acreage to be known as Druid 2'ark Subdivision and portion of Oak Acres, Unit 7 on first reading. D. Resolution with reference to Briley, Wild and Associates Contract. 7. Lot Mowing Applications. $. Utility Im�rovements. ' 9. Any other item not on the agenda wi 11 be considered with the consent of the C ommi s s ion o Adjournment Cammission acting as Trustaes for the Pension Plan. CITY CONIMISSI�N MEETING May 7, 1956 City Coir¢nission. Gity of Clearwater, rla. Gentlemen : April i5, 1956 �� � Regarding my T�hardship�' application for a permit to erect a carport at the fellowing address: Lot 25 -- Block t�Btt, Avondale Subdivision, 170$ N. Greenwood Ave., Clearwater, Florida This patition has been schedu].ed for hparing on May 7th, 1956. Pleass eitb.er withdraw the petition or postpone it un�il iurther notice. Thanking you for prevzous cansideration and action to date, Yours very truly, �s� Porter D. Arnold 4-13-5� To :' Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Nlanager From: i'�r. 0. H. �nderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject; Request of H. Z. Welsing (Lot 2, Block E, Breezehil3.) It i� i;he Zoning Board*s recommendation that the application af H. I„ Welsing for a..�nge of zoning of the above lot to Business be denied, for the reason that this Board has no authoriLy to rezone th� lot in question, with instructions to the secretary that this matter of rezoning the entire area will be considered for ref eren dum act ion. Attached hereto is original letter of request. Zonin� Board Clearwater, Florida 2121 Gulf ta Bay Blvd. Clearwater, Fla. I�tarch 24, 1g55. Dear Sirs: {Zot 2, B1. E, Breeze Hill) I would like to have Co�art St. zoned for busi ness between Gulf to Bay and Hillcrest south side of Court St, lots facing Druid Rd, on the south. The lots belotia Hillcrest un Court St. are zoned for business. I have been trying to sell my property but they say tihe traffic is to heavy on Court St. for children. I would like to make this a hardship case for me not abla to sell our property on Block E. Hoping the �oard wi11 be able ta do something for me. Thanking you, I am /s/ H. L. Welsing 4./13/56 Tc�: Mr. F. C. Middleton, �ity Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, 5ec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request af Harry �. Knowles & Sylvia A. Knowles It is the Zoning Board�s recommer�lati�n that the app].ication of'Harrg C. Knowles for a change of zoning from an R2 classification to a Business alassification be denied, for i;he reason �hat this Board has no authority to rezone the lots in question, with instructions to the secretar} that �this matter o£ rezoning this entire area T,�n.11 be considered for referendum action. Attached hereto is origa.nal letter of req_uest with replat. Apri1 5, 195b Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary Clearwater Zoning Besrd �.15 South Garden Avenue Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson: Would�you please place on the Zoning Board's agenda for Thursday r.iUht, April 12th, thce request of Harry C, i�nowles and Sylvia A. Knowles, his wife for a change of zonin� from an R2 classification to a business classification to th� :following described pro perty, situated in Pinellas Count3*, Florida: (Centinued) � I � 0 ��� CITY CQMMISSION MEETING May 7, 1956 (Cont3nued) The East 100 i'eet of Lots 12 and 13 in A. H. Duncan Su'�division, less and eaccept that portion thereof inesl�uded within the boundaries of xi�ht-oF-way for public road according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, page gg, Public RPcords of Pinellas Couni�y, Florida. We shall appreciate an expression from you as �o whei:her this matter will be considered on the 12th. Very truly yours, �s;' WIGHTMAN, ROWE Ec TANNEY JT�IR�rt J. W. Rowe Mr. Francis Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr, Mi�dleton: April 20, 1�56 Confirr�ing Mr. R. O. Downie's conversation with you yesterday, we have a client interested in the lease of that portion of city owned property on Causeway Boulevard located between the Park Inn and the proposed Howard Johnson Fie:staurant. If leased there �aould be erected a modern automatic car tivash with gasoline accomodation. Our client is a successfu]. business man with strong personal resources ar�d we�l qualified to undertake such an operation. Will you kindly advise us when this has been submitted to the Commiss3on for their consideration. Our observation is that this facility is urgently needed on Clearwater Beach. Yours very truly, �s� Robert D. Witter (26 Papaya Street) RESOLIJTI ON WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Co_mmi.ssion of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described belaw should be cleaned of weeds, grass and�or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the uwner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the cc�st thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE i3E IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of i;he 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 ;Nr�.ting to the owners thereoz to do so and that upon failure to comply with said n��tice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against �che respective properties in accordance with Sec�ion 128 of the Cha.rter of the Cit,y o£ Clearwater, as amended. �� DESCRIPTION COST Wi11_�am R. Adams et al Lot 11 5.00 37l Vine St, Block A Glen Ellyn, I11. Floridena 1�. D, Owens Zots 130 and 1,37- 10.00 609 N. �lenwood Lloyd White Skinner Gitg Geo. J. Petrianos Lot 6 5.00 179 (Trant Ave. Block F, UniL- 4 Newton Center, PQass. Skycrest A&'W Glads Lot 5 5.00 Gulf i;o Bay Blvd Block C, Unit 7 City Skycrest Sheffield S, Cook Lot 11 5.00 20I Ca�tee St. Block J, Unit 7 Coudersport, Penn. Skycrest Eric A. J�.cobson Tot 11 5.p0 P.O. Bo�, 206 B1ock K, Unit 7 City Skycrest John W. MeKeown Lot 6 5.00 1389 Abbott Blvd. Block J, Unit 9 Palisade, N.J. Slsycrest PASSED �ND ADOPTED BY THE City Commisyion of' the City of Clearvrater, Florida, this 7th day of Ma.y, A.D. 1�56. /s/ Herbert M. Brown ATTFST: Mayor-Commissioner /s� R. G. Whitehead City Auditor and Clerk ��/ CITY COMMISSI�N MEETING �y 7, 1956 RESOLUTION WHEREAB, Briley, Wild �nd Associates were retained by the City of Clearwater as Consulting Engineers by contract dated November 10, 1953, and WHEREAS, the said Cons�alting Engi.neers were retai.ned for resident supervision of construa�ion under letter dated December 29, Z955, which was approved by the City Commission of the City of ClearwaLer, Florida, on February 6, 1956, and WHEREAS, s2id Engineers his.ve performed services in the nature of consultation during constrcction and in accordance with the tex�ms af said contract and have performed services of supervision of construction a ccording to the terms of said letter. ,� 3 WHEREAS, there is due and payable said Engineers f�om the City of Clearwater the sum of �3,632.0�., for, the �ore oing consi� erations, according to the statement of said Engineers dated NIay 3, 1956, a copy of which is hereto attached and by referenr.e ma�ie a part hereof . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of thra City oi Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regular ly assembled as follows: l. That the su� oi �3,63z.0.� be paid from the Construction Trust Fund by the First National Eiank of �iearwaLer, Clearwater, Florida, 'Pr�astee the�reof oi Construction Trust Fund Agreement dated Novzmber 2$, 1955, which Construction Trust Fund is derived from proceeds �f the sale of Utility Rev2nue Certificates, Series oi 1955. 2. That a certified copy of this �esolution be delivered forthwith to said Trustee, which said certified copy shal l constitute the direction of the City of Clearwa�er to said Yrustee to gay the foregoin� sum directly to the said Engineers forthwitYi in co mpliance with Section 3(b) and other provs.sions o� said Construction Trust Fund Agreement. PkSSED AND ADOPTED this '7th day of May, A. D. �956. /s� Herber�t M, Brown I�IAYOR-COi��dI SSI t3NER AT'rEST : /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDI^lOR AND CLERIC April 30, 1956 HoFiorable City Commissioners Clearwater, F�lorida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employ �es' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Willie E. Driver, Dredge Operator, Public Service Dept, has been du1X exairiined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First Classt' risk. The a�ove employ-�e began his service with the City on September 1�., 1955, is under 45 years of age (born Feb. 21�, 1934) and meets the requirements of our Civil. Service. It is hereby recommended by the :�dvisory Co�ittze that he be �ccepted into rne�nos.rship. Very truly yo�.zrs, Advisory Committee of The Employeest Pension �uz�d. �s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s/ Dorothy Roth /s/ Dick Nelson Honorable Citg Commissxoners Clearwater, Nlorida Apri 1 30, 195� Gentlemer_ : As Trustaes of the City oi' Clearviater E{nployees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Free iicEwell, Maint. Man I, G& Yu Distribution has been duly examined by a local physician and desi;natad by him a s a��First Class" risk. The abov'e employee began his service with the 0ity on November 5, 1955, is under 45 years of age (born Apr,. 2, 1931�) and meets the requirements of our Civi'1 Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Corrunittee t�hat he be accepted into membershxp. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund. /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /sf Doroth3� Hoth /s� Dick Nelson � ��O CITY COMMISSION MEETING P4ap 7, 1956 Honorable Gity �or,�nissioners Clearwater, Florida April 30, 1956 Gen� lemen : As T�ustees of the Citp of Clearwater Emplayees' Pension rund, you are `�` hereby notified that Beverly Anne Bruckman, Clerk I, Finance D�pt. has been duly ex�mined by a local physici�n and desi�nated by him as a�'First Class" risk. The above employee began her service with the City on October 14, 1955, �-S under 1�5 years of age (born Sept. 6, 1937) and meets the requirements of our Givil Service. It is hereby recammended by the !ldvisory Committee that she be aacepted into membership. .� rr Very trul,y yours, Advisory Gommittee of The �mployees' Pension Fund /s/ Paul Kane, Chairman /s% Dorothy Koth /s/ Dick Nelson RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the committee of c3vic minded citizens making up and comprising the Fun �N Sun Festival Comm3.ttee per£ormed an outstand3ng and spectacular job in the Fun 'N Sun Festival for 1g56, and WHEREAS, the rnembers of said Fun 'N Sun Festival Committee gave unselfishly of their time, effort, and creative abilities to make this the greatest celebration of its kind in the history of our City, and did much to favorably publicize the name and reputation of the Citg of Clearwater to the consequent advantage of all the businessmen , merchants, and citizens of the City. NOirI, THERE�'ORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly anr.l regularly assembled as follows: That the Fun 'N Sun Festival Committee, its Chairman, Sub-Committees, and all those working with said Fun �N Sun Festival Committee be and it is hereby 12:uded, commended, and congratulated for the outstandi:ng manner in whicY: they sponsored and put on the Fun 'N Sun r^estival for 1956, and the said Committee on behalf of all the citizens of the City of Clearwater an:3 of this Cit;� Commission is hereby �hanked, and by this Reaolution is expressed the gratitude of all those who enjoyed the Festival, and the said Committee deserves to accept this Resolution as encouragementi to continue the outstanding work in its important activities. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of Viay, A. D, 1956. �s� Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK oRnl�a�tc� �ro. T� AN Ot�DIN�I�CE DECLARING TF�E Il�l'TENTION OF TFiE GITY OF CL�ARVIATER TO APIPIE3C ACREAGE IN �tJI3AT IS TO BE KIVOYJN ,AS DRUSD PARK SUBDIVISI�M AI�JD A�70RTION OF UNIT 7 O� OAK ACR�S SUBDIVi SIORT TNTO 'IHE CO$POR��TE LIT�IITS OF THE �ZTY OF CLEARt�t��ER, ELORIDA, �PON �H� EXFI&ATION OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FROt�I THE PASSAGE OF �HI3 ORDIPJANC�S ACCORDT�tG TO THFs PROi1ISI0I3S OF SEC1TOAt 171.04, FLORIDA S�rATUTES, 1955; AND P80VII}ING FF7R THE EFFFCTIVE DATE Ok` '�HIS ORDINANCE. B� IT ORDAINFsD BY THE CITY C��F1'fI3SI0I� OF `rHE Cl2'Y OF CI,EAR�'rATE&, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City oi Clearwater, Florida, actfng by and through iis City Caranission, hereby dec],ares its inten�ion to annex in�o the corporat� li.mits of �he City of Clearwater, F�orida, the fo3lowing described Zands lyin� conti uous to the territorial lim3ts of said City, which la.-�ds co:�tain less than ten �10) registered voters: Acreage to ba platted and known as Druid Park Subdivision described as the Et�S� HALF (E�) of the SOUTHti{JES`P C�UAR.3'E�. (SG7�) o� the SOtJ2HEA5T QUARTE& csf Sectic,n l�, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, PinellZs Countp, Florida, and That property de;�cribed as 7dC�F ; FC3UR (L�), P'IyE t5), and SI� (6) oL the propo�ed plat of UNI� 7 OF OAR ACxES StTBDIVI5Io1V, saicl subd-ivision being a subciivision oi a part of the SW� of t;ae SE� o� Section 11�., Townshi�? 29 South, i�ange 15 East, and aZsa that por- tion of Spencer Av2nu� and Magnolia Drive as pla�ted and abutting the aforesaid Lot� 1�, �, snd 6. Section 2. The Gity of Clearwater, aeting by aaid thraugh its City Gorranission intends to annex the fore�oing lands acaording to the pro8i.sions of Section 171,O1�,. Flarida Statutes, 1955, a�d to that end, �he Citp 1�ud3.:tor and Glerk is herebp directed to puhlish this t3rdinance ir� the Clearwater Sun, a newspaper published in the City o;f CZearwater, once a week for four (!�) consecutive vreeks immedia�elg afzer the passage o£ this �Jrdinance. Section 3. This Ordinance sha11 become effective imiaediatelp upon its passage. PASSED OYJ �TRSi REAOIhG PaSSED ODI S�COND READTddCx PASSEA ON TiiIRD AND FINAL FcEADIfiiG AND I�DDFTED Attest: �s/ R. G. Zvhitehead GI.TY AUDI^10� AND CLF.RK Aiay 7, 1956 �aY 7, 1956 May 7, 1956 /s/ Herbes� �i, Brown MAYO&-00;41i�! I SSIQ� � � a AFFIDAVST STAT£ OF FT.ORI DA ) COLiN'i'Y OF PIIIELLAS ) �efore me, the undersignad authority, personally appeared E. G. MQORE', wh�o upon being by me dulp sworn, deposes and says; 1. That he has p�rsonal knowle�ge as to bhe occupancy of the land embsaced in the ioliowing d�escribed tract o�f propertg; Tf�e E�ST HALF (E�) of t�e SOU`TH'r1EST QUARTER tSW�) of the SOUI'HEAST QiT�R�'ER (S��) oi' �Sec�ion �.3, Township 29 South, Rax�e 15 East, Pinellas Gounty, Florida, and that said tract of land which �he City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes t,o annex into the corpora�e limits of the said City of Glearwater containa less than ten (ZO) registered voters. 2. That triis affidavit is made in compliancQ with S�cLi�n 1q1.0y., Florida Statutes, and is made to induce tne Citp of Elearwater t;o annex the faregoing iract anto i�s corpo�ate 1imi.ts. Further deponent sayeth not. %VITIIFSS' r�y signature and of.ficial seal at Clearwater in the County of P3nallas and the St;ate vf Florida this 2nd day af P�fay, A. D. 1956. /s/ E. G. Mo-ore SWORib TO AND SUBSC&IBED before m� this 2nd day af 2�ay, A. �. 1956. /s/ Beryl F. 5ydnor Notary Public S�ate of Florida at I,ar.ge / � �^"" � A�FIDAVIT STATE OF FLpA.�DA ) � ) COUNTY OF PIDiELLAS f $efore me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared GI.ItUYS DU�ICA�J, wlao upon being by me duly sworn, deposes and saqs: 1. That she has personal knawledge �s ta t;he occupancy of the land embraced in the following described prnpertp: Tk�at property described as Lots 1�, 5, ;xnd 6 of the prQposed plat o� tiDTTT 7 OF flAIt ACIiES SUIII)IVISION, saiat subdivision being a subdivision o� a part o�f the SGI� of �he 5Y1� of Section 11b, Townsi�ip 29 South, Range 15 PsasL, and also that portion o�' Spencer �•renue and �iagnolia Driv� as platted and abutting the aforesaid Lots �., 5, aa�d 6, and �hat said tract of land which the City of C1earV�ater, Florida, proposes to annex inta �he corporate limits of the s aid City o#' Clearwater contains less than ten (10) regisxered voters. 2. Tkiat this affida�ri.t is made in compliance wi.tT� aecti on 171.01�, Florida Statuies, and is made ta izduce the City of Clearwater ta annex the foregoing tract into its corporate limits, Further deponent sapeth not>. i�:ITNESS mp signature and of`£icial sea� zt Clearwater in the County af Pinellas and the State of �lorida this �t�x day� of I�a�D A• D• 1956- /s/ Glad;�s Duxican SVFORDI 7'0 AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 7th daq of P+Iay, A. D, 1956. /sf Beryl F'. Spdnor Idatary Public State of F'lorida at Large �