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CITY CO~WISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
rrhe City Commission of the City of Clellr\'lo.ter met in regular session at City
Hall, Ivlonday, August 20, 1956, at 1: 30 P. N. Vii ti'l the follo\'ling members present:
Herbert r,1. BrONn
J. N. Bohannon
~v. E. Strang, Jr.
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
SanMcl J. Roberto
~1ayor- Co nUll:l s 31 oner
COITuniGsiol1or
Conunil3 81 oner
Conuui:.> s1 onor
CommiG:3:i.oner
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1\100 present \'lere:
F. C. fvliddlcton
Ben KrentznUll1
G. T. r.lcClanunn
S. Licicton
City f.1nnaL:;er
C:lt;; J\ ttorne~/
C~}j.ei' of' Police
City EnGineer
'l'he ~layop ctllled the IIlCetJIlC: to order. rl'he invocation wus c;iven by the Reverend
R. J. Cochran 01' the Peace [.1emoria1 Pl"csbytcrlan Church. 1'l1e [-'layor inquired 1f there
\'lere any correct: on8 to the minuteD of J\Uc;uDt Gth and l\uC;UGt 13th. Conunlss.toner
Hoberts stated that on Pace )~ of the minute:, for J\UgUDt l3tfl the correct name should
be Kl.rldilson Instead of Rober't :Li.lDon. Comm:lsaJoncr Bol1,nmon moved that the
minutes of the reGulnr mC('!l;JllC; of l\UguDt 0th and the spec.Lal meet:tnc of Auc;ust 13th
be approved ~3 amended in aucordance with copies furnished each member in writing
subject to any correctj on by Conuni s8ioner InDco. r.lotlon \'JaS ucconded by CommiSSioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announccd that since Ctty Cleric R. G. '.'/l1itel1ead \'las on vacation it
would be necessary to appoint IVIrs. Lucille Bell 1'J110 VJaS present at the meeting as
Actinc; C1 ty 01 crlc during hi s absence. Conunissioner Roberts moved that Mrs. Lucille
Bell be appointed Actinc; C1 ty ClerIc while the C1 ty ClerIc is on vacation. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and cnrr1ed l:nanimollsly.
The City Nanager reported that two bids had been received for dry cleaning the
uniforms of the Police anu Fire Department. Ti.'1e bids 1'lere opened from the Sanitary
Cleaners and Hart Cleaners of Clear\'latep. The [<Tanager reconunended 3J.nce these bids
were listed by separate items and not totalled that the bids be referred to the
Purchasing Depaptment for tabulation and returned at a later meeting. Commissioner
Strang moved that the bids be tabulated and a report be brought back. Motion was
seconded by Oonuni ssioner Robert sand carl":Led urw.nimously.
Conunissioner Insco came in at this time
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It was reported by the Manaeer that seven bids
tubes and retreads for the City fleet for one year.
The Manager recommended that the bi.ds be referred to
tabulation. Commissioner StranG moved that the bids
the Purchasing Agent and be brought bacle to the next
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
had been received for tires,
The bids were opened and read.
the Purchasing Department for
be referred to the Manager and
meeting. Motion was seconded
The Manager reported the receipt of rOllr bids to resuri'ace E~st Shore Drive
from Baymont to Marianne Streets and Baymont from r.1andalay to Clearwater B:3.Y. He
explained that this project Nould be paid from the Special Street Improvement Fund.
The bids were read as follows:
'.'1. L. Cobb Constr. Co., Tampa
Cone Brothers Constr. Co., Tampa
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Cleari:la tel"
Campbell Paving Co., Clear~'later
$5,356.00
6,180.00
6,437.50
5,536.25
After tabulation, the City t>1anager recommended accepting the 10\'1 bid of $5,356.00
from W. L. Cobb Construction Company, Tampa. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the
recommendation of the City Manager that the bid be awarded to the W. L. Cobb
Construction Company. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimousl;y.
It was reported by the Manager that four bids were received to resurface Drew
Street from Missouri 1\venue to the Stevenson Creek bridge, the project cost to be
paid from the Special Improvement Fund. The bids were read as follows:
w. L. Cobb Constr. Co., Tampa
Cone Bros. Constr. Co., Tampa
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Clearwater
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater
$~(,450.10
8, 07L~. 00
9,,175.00
7,707.00
After tabulation, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $7,L~50.10
from i'l. L. Cobb Construction Company, Tampa. Commissioner Strang moved on the
recommendation of the City Manager that the W. L. Cobb Company be awarded the
contract for Drew Street resurfacing from ~Ussouri to the Stevenson Creek bridge for
$7,,450.10. Motion was seconded by Corrunissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
In regard to awarding the bid for paving the streets at the Greenwood Housing
Pro,ject, the City Attorney reported that he had conferred with Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr.,
attorney acting for the o\-'ll1ers, and that proc;res VlaS being made but it would be
necessary to defer awarding the contract to the next meetine.
The Ci ty ~lanager requested that Item L~-B, Reproduction machine for Engineering
Department, be deferred to the next meeting.
A letter was read from Hr. Harold D. Briley which recommended accepting the bid
of $167,200.00 from E. I. Rutledc;e, St. Petersburg, under the alter~ate bid calling
for the use of prestressed design in the concrete construction for the sewage sludge
digester for the Marshall Street Plant. The City f.lanager joined Mr. Briley in
reconuncnding this as the lO'.t/cst and best bid. ^ telegram was read from Mr. '/lalter
J. Edelblut, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of the Edelblut Construction Company, Incorporated,
Fort Myers, statinr; that the company \'/as unable to quote a price on the alternate
at the time the bids were opened as the prestressed quotation had not arrived but
they would lilee to propose an alternate on the prestressed design for $164,500.00.
The Mayor explained that since sealed b1ds \'iere opened for this construction on
August 13th the Commission did not consider it fair to consider another bid after
the other bids \'Iere lenm'm. During the discussion, it ViaS pointed out that this
worle would be financed by mone~r from the 1955 Revenue Certificate Issue. Corrunissioner
Bohannon moved that the contract for the building of the new sewage sludge digester
at the Marshall Strec:t Plant be awarded to the E. I. Rutledge Company of St.
Petersburr;, Florida, at a cost of $167,200.00, and that the proper City officials
be authorized to slen the contract, that being the lowest and best bid on the
alternate bid as recommended by the Consulting Engineer for the City. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
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The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of
Edwin R. Saxon for a fifteen foot aetback from Grove Street for Lots 5 and 6,
Block A, Crest Lake Subdivision. The Zoning Board after reconsidering the request
reconunended that it be granted since the obJect:Lons from neighboring property owners
had been withdrawn. Mr. Guy Kennedy, Jr., attorney for Mr. Saxon, presented a
written vfithdrai'/ul of object:lons made at the prev:Lous hearing by Mr. G. J. Hoerbelt
and l\1r. J. S. Hoghland. He also submitted a letter from Colonel Paul Freeman whose
property adjoins Hr. Sax.on I s on the \'lest vlhich stated that he had no objection to
the fifteen foot setback. The Hayor inquired if there was any objection from the
audience and there was none. After having held this Public Hearing and having
heard no valid objections, Commissioner Strang moved that the request of Ed\'/in R.
Saxon for a fifteen foot setbaclc from Grove Street for Lo ts 5 and 6, Block A,
Crest Lalce Subdivision, be c;ranted in accordance with the ZoninG Board's recommenda-
tion. fvlotion \'/as seconded by Commi ssioner Bohannor and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the construction
of a sanitary sewer, curb, thirty foot pavement and necessary drainage in Turner
Str~et from Greenwood Avenue to Missouri Avenue. The City Engineer explained the
extent of the project and estimated the cost of the paving at $4.70 per front root,
the storm drainage at 65 cents per front foot and the sanitary sevier at fp2.48 per
front foot or a total of $7.83 per front foot. He stated that he had notified all
of the property Oi'lnerS by mail of the PUblic Hearing. The Mayor inquired if there
Vlere any objections to the project and there \'lere none. Mr. ioJ. A. \'lall{er and Mr.
Angelo Carapelle, affected property Oimers, were present. After having held this
Public Hearing and having heard no valid objection, Conunissic.'1er Strang moved that
the project for the construction of eight inch sa:'ii tary sewer, concrete curb,
thirty foot pavement and necessary drainage in Turner Street from the east line of
Greenwood Avenue to the west line of l\tissouri Avenue be approved and that the
Munager and the Engineer be instructed to ta](e bids and that the project be assessed
~'/hen completed. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was called on the request of Mr. Frank Vidal for a setback of
twelve feet from Eldorado Avenue for Lot 7 and the north half of Lot 6, Block 4,
Mandalay Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request and the Zoning Board's
recommendation that it be approved as other homes on the street are built wlthin the
12 foot setback. r,1r. GonzaJ.o Garcia was present representing Mr. Vidal. The Mayor
inquired if there were any objections and there were none. After having held this
Public Hearing and having heard no valid objections, Commissioner Roberts moved
that the recommendation of the Zoning Board to permit the ti'iel ve foot setback ror
Lot 7 and the north half of Lot 6, Blocle 4, Mandalay Subdivision, be approved
under the hardship ruling. Motion was seconded by COIMlissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor called a Public Hearine on the request of the City of Clearwater to
erect a fire station on the north 330 feet of the south 380 feet of the east 165
feet of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter, Section 11-29-15, at the
northwest corner of Drew Street and Weber Road, which is presently zoned R-4.
The Mayor explained that the City wished to build a fire station on this property
to serve the east end of the City and it would be a resj.dential type construction
that would not loole out of place. The zoning Board's reconunendation was that the
request be granted as it was the best and most logical location for the fire
station. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections and there were none.
It was pointed out that the opposite side of the street was zoned for Business.
Having heard this Public Hearing and hearing no Objections to it, Commissioner
Bohannon moved that the request be granted, that the Zoning Board's decision be
upheld and the request be granted and that the fire station be built there.
Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY CO~wrrSSION MEETING
Augus~ 20, 1956
A Public Hearing was announced on the requeot o~ Mr. Leon C, Desneux to erect
a single family residence on the rear or east 90 ~ect of Lots 8 and 9, Block B,
Fairview Addition, property boine presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the
letter of request from Mr. Georlje Sm:l.th on behalf of Mr'. DcsneuiC and the Zoning
Board's recommendation that tIle request be cranted us these were very deep lots
(210 feet). ~1r. Smith explained the plot plan to the Conunission, Nr. Arnold S.
Knudsen inquired if granting this change in zoninG would affect the rest of the
blocl{, on Evergreen. lIe was informed that the I'uling \'lould only apply to this
opec1f1c request, tilut if the whole block were to be changed it would have to be
done by referendum. The ~layor inquired :I.f therc ~'lere any olJJect:l.ons and there were
nonc. After havinG held this Publ:l.c Hearinc; and havinG heard no valid objections,
Commissioner Strang moved that the requeot of ~1r, Leon Desneux to erect a 31nljle
family residence on rear or east 90 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Blocl{ B, Fairview Addl tion,
be granted in accordance Vii 'ell the Zoning Board t s recommendation. r.1otion vIas
secondec1 by COnlinlssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
f\. letter VIUS read from Colonel Ralph ':1. Cooper J Jr., State Quartermaster of
the Plorida National GuardJ \'111:1ch stated that there h'as a balance of $1,980.11 in
the Cl eari'la ter Armory Construction Fund. The letter sU[;Gested that the City could
designate that its half of the fund after division wittl the County be used by the
r.1alntenance Fund of the Nationnl Guard Post or if it is desired, the amount of
*990.06 could be returned to the C1 ty of Clearvlater. After dt scussion, the Mayor
suggested that the Conun:L sslon di SCUSS \'Ii th Lieutenant FranJc B. Benedi ct, Jr.,
Conunanding Off:l cer of the Clear\'mter P03tJ \'Ihat use would be made of the money if
it vIas returned to the f1alntenance Fund. By consent, the matter i'JaS deferred for
this purpose.
The City ManaGer reported that se':ler and \'later lines and utili ty poles had been
installed through some property o\'med by Dr. R. II. Center and hi:J vrtfe J and Dr.
Center had agreed to grant the City an easement on the condition that he could
terminate the use of the easement by givinG th:tpty days notice. The City Attorney
read the easement concernJnc the north eleven feet of' the south III feet of Lot 7,
and the north 11 feet of the south 111 feet of Lot 5J ^ Subdivision of Lots 20J 21
and 22 of R. H. PadGett'::-J Subdivision. It \'Ias recommended by the Conunissioners that
no further utilities be installed in this casement. Corrunissioncr Roberts moved
tha t the easement from DI'. Center and hi G '..ll~e be accepted. f',1()tion VIas seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carl'lccl unanimously.
h letter viaS read from Ivlr. ..,. H. :'lolfe \'I1'11C11 ;.;tnted thu t he had formerly
of~ered to donate ~;500. 00 to the City to help develop the submerced lands in
Stevenson Cree}{ for the use of the publ:1.c. He said since the Commi ssion has
dedicated the land as a parle he ','JaS enclosing a cl:lCcl~ for $250.00 to J.ssist in
developing the Stevenson Creek fill and if others Noulcl contribute to the fund,
he would be glad to add more to 1 t. Conunissioner Bohannon moved that the checl<:
be received and the letter be aclmo\'/ledged \'I:i. th thanks and that the funds be placed
in a separate account and be used as de3i~nated il1 this letter. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimo1.lSly.
The Ci ty Attorney read a letter from f.1r. Paul Ac;nC1:1 ':lhi ch stat cd that he \'lould
be willing to grant the City an easement for the ~outh ten feet of Lots 12, l3~
14 and ten feet of the east 7.7 feet of Lot 15, Blo cJ{ B-6 J f.1ar-;{land Subdi vi Gion,
for water pipes already laid if tile City \"lould pipe the di tc11 runninG through hi s
property. The Engineer reported that the ditch referred to is actually a branch of
Stevenson Creel<: comine; from Lake Bellevievl and that the cost of piping this branch
would be apl)roximately ~aLj'Jooo.OO. lIe explained that Nr. ^gnew O\'lno nearly all
of Blocle B-4 and Block B-6 in f','laryland Subdj,vls:lo~. By consent, the matter \'laS
ref'erred to the City Manae;er to discuss the relat:i.ve costs i'lith Mr. Agne"'I.
A letter from !Ill". L. O. Hester, County Ene;lneer J .'JC.lS read \'111::.ch offered to
operate and maintain a sanitary land fill adjacent to Dre\'l Street Extension 1'01"
the benefit of the City of Clcar\.rater and any other Garbage collectors interested.
The offer included the handline of all Garbage from the City for the present City
budljeted figure J :1>11 J 000.00 per annum. The II'Ianager reported that he and Mr. Paul
Kane~ Public Service Department, recorrunended acceptinlj the offer of the County.
Commissioner Strang moved that the proper C:t t~1 off'i ciaIs be authori zed to enter into
an agreement \'lith the County for a sanitary fill according to the letter from Nr.
L. O. Hester for the remainder of tili s budGet year. Hotlon "'Ias seconded b~r
Conunissioner Roberts and carried unm:imously.
The Nayor announced the eonsiderat:ton of tl1e renal-fal of license for Howard the
Trader. Conuni ssloner Insco requested that since he had been out of to\'m and was not
famIliar vli th the license requirements he i'muld 111ce to request that the renevlal of
the Ii cense be po stponed unti 1 the next rec.;i.!lar meeting. r.1r. HOi'lard EVling \'Iho \'laS
in the audience urc;ed that the license be acted on at this meeting. The r'layor
pointed out i:~hat the license \'Iould not expire until October 1st. By consent,
the consideration of the renei'lal of the license vIas deferred to the next reGular
meeting.
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CITY CDrill'H SSION MEETING
^ugust 20, 1950
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1\ mcmo vIas read f'I'Olll the C:L t;,:' CIerI.:: stutJnc; that he :md CllC c!-:..ccl Lot 2 lens the
nortl! 20 1'eet, BIocle 1, R. H. Padc;cttr:J :3ubdJv:i.Dlon, and certlfIed that the church
occupl es tllG above \1ol3c1"'1 bed land. It vra:3 expla.ll1ed that the chllrch had appli eel
for cancellatJon of' tax ccrt:Lf'icatcs ac;a:i.nGt tl1e f.J:lJ,cl !)roperty f'or 1927, 1929
throuGh 1939 totalinc; approx:Lmatel;{ f11'ty dOllapa. ConunJ.:JaJoner [3trang reconunen<led
tha t thi s :I. tom be hcld over until after a COl1unJ. t tee moetinG vm;,J hel d on the needed
H;yrtle J\venue riGht of' \'lay.
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rrhe NaY0r reported tl\1.l.t the rcport i'roln r,jr. H. B. Horton, R:tGht of \'lay r\~ent
for Nyrtle P,v(mue, ';laG ;:;0 :Lnvol veu. and J ellc;tl1y (;/lnt he and the ^ ttorney fel t 1 t
nhollld be Gubm:Ltteej to the COHunls::ilo11 :in cxecllt:i.vc 3c301on. D:; conoent, the
COl11miGolon ac.:;reerl to tl1:'Ls.
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rrhe City Attorney rcported i!l reference to tile r'cqucot fl'olTl rvlp. ~'Jm. L.
DasGett tJlat the 01 ty ~1.~)P():Ll1t an arbl trator to llelp Get tl1c pl:':i.cc for three acres
of Cit~l land ad,jn'lninc rd D property \'lh1cl1 he ','fioh03 to purchac.e under his option.
The C1 ty Attorney f]ald he lwd conferred \'Ii t11 Mr. J. T\lleccl r1 cf.1u 1 1 en, I.'lr. BaGGett' 8
attorney J a,nd GUG[~c::;tc<l that u.ince it '1m.3 :Jet I.lp in the contract that the pr:tce for
the three ucre~ \'lol.lld be not less tl1al1 ::;3,000.00 and not more than :1;6,000.00 that the
City would accept $6,000.00 for tllC land and save the arbitration but the of~er was
rei'uoed. 'rile Nayor' recommended that Hr. ROSG B. NOl"ton be appointed us arbitrator.
Commissioner Strc.l,llC 1710vcd that Hr. Ross Horton be ilppointed arbitrator for the sale
of thi::; propel'ty. I.lotlon vms seconded by Comfll:.LGsioner Bohilnnon and carried
unanimouoly.
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^ letter \'/as read from the Special Events COITun1ttec of the Chamber of' COflUllerce
reconunendJ.ng the apIJ1'Opriat:ion of *750.00 to the Clcar:'!a ter Shufflel)oard Club f'or
the National Open Sine;les Shuffleboard Tournament ,January 8-10, 1957. Conun1ssloner
StranG moved on the recol1uncndation of the Special Events Cornrni ttee that the amount
be e;ranted to the ~-)huf~leboard Club. r'lotion "las seconded by Commi ssioner Insco
and carried unallimousl~l.
The T,'lOrlc beLle; done by the Ci ty dredGe :Ln c lean1 nc out the channel I'las dl scussed.
I'\. map of the area ','faS presented by the EnGineer. It "las susg;ested that a cop~r of
the map be sent to the Clear\'lD.ter PO':fcr Squadron. By consent, the Ci ty !llanager "las
instructed to get estimates of \'Torle to be done b~ a larGer dredGe.
COlluniss:Lc.ler Strang reportinG on the Dlut of HollinGsworth Estates stated that
the developer had dcdJcated a th:l.rty foot width to Turner Street east to Keene Road.
He said the Committee recommended thD.t the developer should not be asked to pave
Turner Street at this time as only half the sixt~ foot riGht of ~,lay is dedi cated.
He reported that the developer had asked that the three lots along Turner Street be
exempt from a pavinG assessment \'Then the street is paved, but after consulting \'l:tth
the City Attorney, the Committee found that there is no "lay that can be accompli shed.
Conunissioncr Stranc; moved that the plat of Hollings'.'lortll Estates be accepted subject
to anyth:tng necessary under Ordinance 632 and that tl1.e proper> officials be
authorized to execute it. Motion Vlas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carrieel
unanimously.
Comrnlo~3i.oner Strilng reported that the Conuni ttee had checked the plat of Fair
Oaks Subdivision and found that although I.1agl1olia Dr1 ve dead-ends in the present
plat that there is more property to be brought into the City and in that proposed
plat 1-1aGTlolia 'flill be co-term:i.nous on both ends. The Conunl ttee recommended
acceptance of the Fair Oaks plat and reported that the developer i'TaS asking
annexation of the property into the C:i.ty lini ts. The Engineer reported that he hE!.d
approved the plat. Conunissioner StranG movc;d that the approval of the plat of
Fair Oales Subdivision subject to Ordinance b32 and posting of a bond. Illation \'las
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unan:Lmously.
In regard to the proposed plat for Broold1ill Unit 2, the Engineer reported
that he had approved the plat subject to the easements and that he understood the
casements had been grai lted. The r'1anager asl<:e<l that approval of the plat be deferred
as the bond had not been posted.
The Ci ty J\ttorney reported that tIle Indu:3tl"lal Committee ~'rould lilcc to meet
i'li th the Conunission in executive session to discuss setting up some sort of
rrrusteeship for the Industrial Park. By consent, the r,lanager I'las instructed to
arrange such a meetinc.
~le City Attorney presented on its third reading Ordinance 716 annexing East
Druid Estates and explained that lle had not changed tile Ordinance to include the
plat bool{ and page number as the Ordinance already included a complete description
of the property being annexed. The Attorney read tIle Ordinance in full.
Conunissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 7"16 be passed and adopted on its third and
i'inal reading and that the proper of'i'icial s be authorized to execute it. Hotion i'TaS
seconded by Corrunissloner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a ResoJ.ution stating that the City has 11C present
intention to vacate Bay Shore Drive north of' Cleveland Street, that its proposed use
for public purlcing is not a vacation of' the riG;ht of' "lay and that the Ci ty a~l"ees to
provide access to Tracts A and B, Sunset Court Subdivision, so lone as Bay Shore
Drive is not vacated. The Attorney reported that the Resolutio:1 had been drawn on
the request of ~1r. Alfred r.1arshall f'or !l1rs. E. G. Jeffords J Ol'iner of' Tracts A and B.
Commissioner Roberts moved that the Resolution be adopted and the proper officials
be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
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CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
The City Attorney reported that the leane \'1i th the Y'dCJ\ fol' Lots 6 and 7,
Block G, Fa:l.rmont, approved :1.n June, 1955, had been dra\'n1 '.'lith the :lntent that the
YWCA would construct J.to ovm bul1d:l.ng on tho slto. lIe presented an amended copy
of lease \'ll1ich showed the City'n ovll1crship of the building obtained from the School
Board and made other adjustments in the lease. He stated that the lease \'lOuld
continue for nino ':lcurs \'/1t11 a ten year option. The matter of liability insurance
was discussed. COllunlusiol1er Hobcrts movod that the proper offJeials of the City be
authorized to execllte tho amcnrled lellGc for the Green\'lood Parle branch of the Y\'/CI\,
and that the Y1;JC^ be required to fHrnloh a liability policy in tho amount of
$100,000.00 for one persoll or $300,000.00 for anyone accident and that the lease be
adopted as amended. Not:l.on \'I3.G Dcconded by COl1uni 3010nor Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The r'~ayor n.nnoul1cee) the cOl1nlderat.i.on of a Resolution to change the name of
;'Jillowbranch to Drooknlde Dr1 vo. f.1r. r'L S. IIarl 0\'1 , 821 \'1:1. 1 1 o\'lbranch, protested
the chanc;inc; of the namo of tllo ntrcct and :Jtated that ,just a short dJ.otance away
in the County Droo)aJide Dri ve \'laD contin' :od 1n l:1.nc wi t11 the Bl~001{side Dri vo in
Druid Acres 2nd Addi tlon. r,lro. II. G. Hummel, DOL~ ;'Jillol'lbranch, a1 so ob,jected to the
chn.no;c of name. l\fter dj. ScuofJ:l.on, the Conunicslon decided to !ceep the present
street nn.mes.
The C1 ty Attorney reqllented that Item '( -E, ConsideratIon of cserO"'l agreement
\'(i tl1 Greem-lOod Apartments Company, be deferred pendinr; receipt of the checl~.
Commissioner Bohannon reported that there were some problems at the Belmont
Communi ty Center and suc;gested that the Manager, Mr. Eddie Moore and the Conuni ssioners
tallt them over. The f.layor appointed 1:1 Corruni ttee of the City Manager, f.1:r. Moore,
Commissioners Bohannon and Strang to attend a meeting set for \'!ednesday, August 22nd,
at 10:00 A.M.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring fifteen property owners to
clean their lots of vleeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the adoption
of the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The Manager presented a Resolution requiring that Lot 8, Bloc){ 8" and Lot 15,
Block 9, Country Club Subdivision, be cleared in response to a petition of neighbor-
ing property owners. It was explained that these lots could not be cleaned by the
Ci ty' s mowing equipment and be a contract job charged to the property if the o\'mer
did not take care of it. Corrunissioner Strang moved the Resolution be adopted.
Motion Nas seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The Mayor presented a request from t1":'; Clearwater Li ttle League asking a
contribution of $500.00 from the City to help support the program. Commissioner
Bohannon moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported that Mr. L. B. Freeman had been operating the con-
cession at the Jack Russell Stadium under a tvri tten agreement which had never been
executed. He reported that ~~. lmalen, a former partner, was no longer interested
in the partnership and tho. t f.~. Freeman "las continuing the operation by himself.
He presented a copy of the agreement to the Commission for approval. By consent,
the Attorney was instructed to send copies of the agreement to each Commissioner
for study.
The City Attorney reported that he was ready to complete the transfer of deeds
between the City and the new owner of Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Fairview Addition, as
agreed with the former owner3 Judge John U. Bird. He explained that the agreement was
that the City would give a quit claim deed to the west 17 feet of Lot 1, Blocl{ A"
and in return would receive a deed to the north 8 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block A,
for Drew Street right of way. Cornmissioner Roberts moved that the City Attorney
be authorized to exchange deeds with Mr. Charles I. Rutenberg whereby the City
gives him a correction deed to certain property in the northeast qu~rter of the
northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 15, Township 29, Range 15E,
in return for which the City receives a quit claim deed for street right of way
purposes covering the north 8 feet of Lots 1 and 2" Block A, Fairview Addition.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried un:J.nimously.
The Mayor explained that the minutes of July 16th, July 23rd, August 6th and
August l3th were approved subject to Commissioner Insco's approval. Commissioner
Insco moved the approval of' the minutes of July 16th, July 23rd, August 6th and
August 13th. Motion \'laS seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
COl1U1dssioner Insco requested the r.Tanager to arrange a meetinG ~'/ith the Police
Chief, the City Treasurer and Mr. Rudy Shaner from the City Garage regarding cost
accounting for the vehicles.
Commissioner Insco asked the Manager to set up a meeting with the Parl<s
Committee, r4r. VirGil Dobson and the City Engineer to discuss the Crest Lake Park
improvements.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
Commissioner Insco suggested that a time be arranged for the ParIes Committee
to meet with the Clearwater Garden Club, the Edgewater Drive Association and other
interested groups regarding the development of the Stevenson Creek fill.
Commissioner Bohannon reported that he had received complaints about beer being
sold to minors in the Clty. After dlscussion, Commissioner Bohannon stated he
wanted to estubl:1.sh the fact that the Conuuission is support:lng the Manager and the
Chief of Police in enforclng the 1 a\'1 in thi s respect.
The Mayol" announced :1. t \vould be necessary for the Comm:l s610n to authorize
a special audit of the City accounts up to August 31st due to the resignation of
the present City Manager. Conunissloner Roberts moved that the Manager be authorized
to negotiate with Mr. II. M. Turnburke, City accountant, regarding a supplemental
audit carrying the figures forward to the close of business on Aueust 31st, the
end of the prenent City r.1anac;er' s term. fiJotion Nas seconded by Corrunissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
1'he Conunission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of
the Pension F'und, adm:l tted \1illiam L. Compton, 1\lechanic, City Garage, to membership
in the Pension Plan on a motion by Conunissioner Strang \'lhich was seconded by
Commissioner H.oberts and carried unanimously.
A letter \'las read from the Advisory Committee of the Pension Fund Nhich
reconunended that r.1r. F. C. Middleton, City l\lanager, be granted a pension of $443.80
per month upon his retirement effective September 1, 1956. Conunissioner Strang
Inoved approval of the retirement pay for ~w. r~ddleton effective September 1, 1956.
Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting 'was
adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Attest:
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. S~rang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
ClevelAnd Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
August 16, 1956
Gentlemen:
'fhe City Commission ltJfll meet. in Regular Session on Monday Afternool'l, August.
20, 1956 in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items
Listed on ~he attached agenda. Meeting time will be a~ 1:)0 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/sl F. C. Middle~on
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meett.ng o~ August 20, 1956
Ci~y Hall Auditorium
l : 30 PM
1. Invocation, Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.
2. Approving ~he minutes o~ ~he Regula~ Meeting of Au~ust 6, 19;6 and tne
Special Meeting of August 13, 1956.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Dry Cleaning and Pressing Uni~orms.
B. Tires, tubes and retreads for City Fleet for next t~elve months.
C. Resur~acing Eas~ Shore Drive and Baymont Street.
D. Resur~acing of Drew Street from Missouri Avenue to Bridge.
4. Awarding o~ bids for:
A. Paving of Stree~s at Greenwood Housing Project.
B. Reproduction machine for Engineering Department.
C. Sewage Sludge Digester.
5. Public Hearings:
A. Continu~cion of Public Hearing on request of J. T. McMullen for Edwin
R. Soon for fit:teell foot setback from Grovel St. ~or Lots 5 and 6,
Block A, Crest Lake Subdivision. Pr.operty is on ~he northwest corner
of Glen~ood And Grove St. and zoning5R-l.
B. Construction of eigh~ inch sanitary sewer concre~e curb, thirty foot
pavement and necessary drainage in Turner St. from the east '.line of
Greenwood Ave. ~o the ~est line or Missouri Ave.
C. Request of Gonzalo Garcia for Frank Vidal for a setback of ~welve feet
from Eldorado Ave. for Lo~ 7 and the north half or Lot 6, Block 4,
Mandalay Subdivision. Property is on Eldorado Ave. between Mango St.
and bohenia Circle.
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D. Request of City of Clearwater to erect a ~ire station on the North 330
feet of the South 3eO feet of the East 165 feet more or less of the
Southeast t of the Nontheast ~ of Section 11, Township 29, Range 15,
(Northwest corner of Drew St. a nd Weber Rd. and is no'W zoned R-4.
E. Request of George W. Smith on behalf o~ Leon C. Desneux ~o erwct a
single family rr'esfdari'ce on rear or east. 90 :fee~ of Lots g and 9, Block
a, Fairview Addition. Property is on Evergreen Avenue between Drew and
Cleveland Streets and is zoned R-2.
Commission's consideration of:
A. Le~ter :from Armory hoard, Clearwa~ef National Guard.
B. Letter from Clearwater Softball Association Incorporated.
C. Engin~er's report on curb and cost of paving a~ SecomChurch of Chris~
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D. Easement from Raymond H. Center et. ux.
E. Let.ter from Wolfe, & Bonner
F. Letter From Paul R. Agnew with reference to easement on Druid Road
for water Pipe.
G.Letter from L. O. Hester, County Engineer with reference to Sanitary
Fill (East Drew St.ree~)
H. Renewal of License with Howard the Trader.
I. Report on cancellation of Tax Cer~iflcate for St. Matthews First
Baptist Chruch.
J. Rep9~ by Mr. Norton, Right of Way Agent for Myrtle Avenue.
K. Letter from J. Tweed McMullan with reference ~o agreement with Mr.
William L. Bassett.
L. Letter from Special Events Committee with reference to Shuffleboarti Club.
M. Report on Dredging in Clearwater Bay.
N. Plat of Brookhill Subdivision.
O. Report ::liJit.hl'-eference to Industrial Park.
Com<<~6sion's conSideration of 1~ems from City Attorney's Office:
A. Ordinance #716, annexa~ion of East Druid Es~ates.
B. Resolution concerning Bayshore Drive.
C. Consideration of amended lease with YWCA ~or Greenwood Park Branch.
Continued
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August 20, 1956
D. Resolu~ioncnanging names of 5~reets in Druid Acres, Second Addition.
E. Considera~ion of escrow a~reement with Greenwood Apartmen~s Company.
8. Utili~y Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any other it.em not on agenda will be considered with t.he consent of t he
Commission.
Adjournment.
Commission ac~ing as trustees for the Pension Plan.
Mayor and City Commissioners
City of Clearwater, Florida
Re:
August 17, 1956
Bids on Sewage Sludge Digester
Received Au~ust 13. 1956
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Gentlemen:
In connec~ion with t.he bids taken in connection with subject project
on August. 13, 1956, please be advised that we have checked and ~abulated all
bids received. Attached herewith is a comple~e ~abulation o~ these bids for
your information.
. Your at.tention is directed to the following facts concerning this
project and t he main reasons covering'Jthe recommendations for award:
Having full knowledge of t he serious difficul~ies which have been
experienced by t.he CiCy in connection wich the stability of t he existing digester
unit, i~ was our purpose to design this unit on such a basis that nei~her settling
nor cracming of the structure would occur. During the design period, a series
of test borings were made at the proposed site. the results of these test borings
were utilized in the design and resul~ed in some changes in the final design after
the preliminary work was completed.
Also in order co secure t.he best possible type of construction for this
installation, alternate bids were requested on the latest type of concrete cons-
truction which would provide the City wich a type of unit which would be best
suited for this particular type of u~age. Computations of final costs ut.ilizing
chis type of design as against. the conventional design with full considera~ion
being given to the foundation condicions found to exist at the plant site indicated
only a slight difference in final construction cost. Therefore predicated upon
thise facts and the fact that the alternate (prestressed design~ will undoubtedly
provide a more durable and usable unit. and due to its prestressed design will
resist cracking. and ~hus eliminate leakage should any settlement occur. In
addition to the fact ahat t.he low bidder on the alteraate design agrees t.o complete
the project and have che uni~ in operation some three months earlier than is
possible underthe other bids (which will allow the unit to be placed in operat.ion
during the peak winter ~ourist load). it is recommended that the City award the
contract to ~he low bidder under the alternate:jesign. said low bidder being
E. I. Rutledge, St. Petersburg, Florida, in the amount of $167,200.00, contract
to be completed within 220 days.
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Very truly yours,
BRILEY, WILD & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
/s/ Harold D. Briley
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TELEGRAM
MAYOR AND CITY CO~~ISSIONERS, CARE MR F C MIDDLETON.
CITY MGR, Cl'fY OF CLEARWATER, CLEARWATER FLO
REFERENCE SEWAGE SLUDGE DIGESTION IMPROV~~NT CITY OF CLEARWATER.
WE UNDERS~A~D THA~ QUAN~ITIES OF REINFORCING STEEL QUOTED WERE
INCORRECT StI'OP REVISED QUANTITIES SHOULD MAKE US LOW ON BASE BID STOP
SHOULD YOU DESIRE to AWARD US THIS CONtRACT ON REVISED BASE BID, WE
PROPOSE AN AL'1'EHNA'l.'E Oll USING PRESTRESSED DESIGN FOR THE TOTAL
SUM OF $16~,500.00 STOP WE WERE UNABLE TO QUOTE AN ALTERNATE AT THE
'l'DlIE OF LE'i'1.'ING AS WE DID NOT GE'I' A PRESTRESSED QUO'I'A'l'ION IN SUFFICIENT
TIME TO PREPARE A BID.
$164,500.00
EDELBLUT CON31RUC'i'ION COMPANY INC FORT MYERS
FLORIDA WALTER J EDELBLUT JR SECRETARY TREASURER
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To Mr. F..C. Middleton, City Manager
From 0: H. Anderson>> Secretary
Subject: EDWIN R. SAXO~
It is ~ he Zoning Board's recommendation that the request of Mr. E. R.
Saxon for a 15 foo~ set back bn Grove S~reet be granted as originally
requested in as much as the opposition has furnished us with their
withdrawal o~ their disapproval.
August 9, 1956
A~~ached hereto is original let~er and sketch.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
duly 26, 1956
City Commisssion
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, being one of two persons who appeared before the
City Commission on July 23, 1956, and expressed opposition to the request of
Edwin R. Saxon, for a fifteen foot set back on Grove Street for the lot located
on the Northwest corner of Grove Street and Glenwood Avenue, hereby withdraw
that opposition, and hereby specifically ap'ree to the fifteen foot set back.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ G. J. Heerbel~
1511 Grover Street
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July 26, 1956
City Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
'l'he undersigned owner of Lot !, Block "A" of Cres'tlake Subdivision
hereby consents 'th the request of Edwin R. Saxon for a fifteen foot set back
on Grove Street for the lot lo<<ated on the Northwest corner of GroverStreet
and Glenwood Avenue. This property mf Mr. Saxon is immediately adjacent to
mine on the East.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ Col. Pau~ F. Freeman
1506 Grove St.
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July 26, 1956
City COIn..'tlission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
'l'he undersigned, being one of two persons \\'ho appeared before the
Ci ty Commission on July 23, 1956, and expressed opposi tien to t he request of
Edwin li. Saxon, for a fifteen foot set back on Grove Street for the lot located
on the Northwest corner of Grove Street and Glenwood Avenue, hereby withdraw
~hat opposition, and hereby specifically agree to the fifteen foot set back.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ J. Styles Hoghland
1501 Grove St.
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To Mr. F. C. Middleotn
From Mr. O. H. Anderson. Secretary
Subjec~: FRANK VIDAL (Gonaalo Gaccia)
that we grant 'the request of Frank Vidal
North ~ of Lot 6. Block 4. Mandalay
Other homes on the street are built with-
It it the Zoning Board'a recommendation
for a 12 foot set-back on lot ~ and the
Subdivision, under the hardship ruling.
in that 12 foo't set~back.
Attached hereto is original netterof request and sketch.
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August 2, 1956
Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary
Zoning Board
City Hall
Clearwater, Flr)rida
Dear Mr. Anderson:
He: Lot 7 and Ner~h ! of Lot 6,
Block 4, Mandalay Subdivision
I am representing Frank Vidal, who is buying the captioned property.
Please place this item on the agenda for t he Zoning Board to consider at its
next meeting. and then kindly forward it to the City vommission for t he
commission to consider~at public hearing at its next meeting.
I respectfully request tha't Frank Vidal, be allowed ~o cons'truct~a dwelling with
a set-back of 12 feet instead of with the set back required by the Zoning Oerdinance.
Enclosed please find a sketch of the iot in question and the surrouding area;~showing
set-backs of adjacent properties. as you know the lots depth is very limited, this
limited depth of t he :lot would make it WIUsacle unless this request be granteci.
I will appreciate your promptn.ess and courtesy in t his regard,
Most sincerely yours,
/s/ Gonzalo Garcia
P. S. This was one of the problem lots on t.he seawall and groin project.
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August 2Q, 1956
To Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From Mr. O. H. Anderson, SecreLary
Sugjct CI'l'Y OF CLEARWA'!'ER
It is the ZoningBeard's recommendation that the reQuest of the City be
recommended to the City Commission for acceptance ander non-conforming use for the
purpose of constructing a fire station on the North )30 feet of t. he South 380
feet. of the East 165' feet, more-or-less, of the ~outheast quater (.jEt.) of the South-
.east quarter (;JE~) of Secc10n 11, Township 29 south Range 15 East less the East
30.0 feet rem Weber Avenue Right-of-'S(a,y , as it is the bt~st and most 10~ica1 locat10f\l
for the fir.. scation.
August 9, 1956
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Mr. O. H. Anderson, Secretary
City Zoning Board
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The City wishes t.o construct a fire station on the following described City-owned
property which is in che vicinit.y of Drew Street and Weber Avnue:
The North 330 feec of che South JeG feet of t.he East 165 feet,
more-or-less, of che ~outheast quacter (SEt) of the Southeast
quarter (SEt} of Sectio~ll, Township 29 South, Range 15 East
less the East 30.0 feet for Weber Avenue Right-of~1p
This property is now zoned R-4.
I am advised by t.he City Actorney that a publiC hearin~ under the hardship provision
of t he zoning act should be conducted. I will apprecia~e':; your submitting this
ma~ter to the Zoning Board for its recommendation, afcer which the City Clerk will
schedule a public hearing at the first possible meecing of the Commission after the
receipt of the recommendation from the Zoning Board.
For the use offue ~oning Beard, I am attaching a sketch indicating ~he approximate
location of the station. I will app:pectiate your reLurning the sketCh with the
Board's recommendation.
You will note the existence of a winding road designated "Airpark It-oan" in the
vicinity of this tract. It is the intention of the' Commis'.ion Co relocate temporar-
ily the portion of chis road which passes throu~h the tract to be used for the
fire station 'sit.s and eventually to open Weber h1em.r~ for its full length.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Maddleton
City Man1ter
cc: Cicy Clerk
cc: City At~oDney
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F. C. Middleton, Gity Man~ger
From O. H. Anderson, Secretary
Subject Leon C. Desneux (George Smith)
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that we gran~ a permit under non-conforming
use forthe construction of a one unit residence on the back 90 feet of t, he Eastern
portion of Lots a and 9 of Block Bar Fairview Addition, in view of the fact that this
is very deep property and ~ill not cause crowding of buildings and appears to be a
logical use of the peoperty.
August 9, 1956
Attached hereto is original letter of request and sketch.
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August 6, 1956
The Zoning Board
City of Clearwater
Clearwat,er, Florida
Dear Sirs:
Please permit me to present at your next meeting, Thursday, August. 9th,
an application to construct a single famil, residenCe on portions of LOTS 8 and9,
BLOCK liB" of FAIRVIEI ADDITION, according t.o Plat Book S, page as, on behalf of
the owner, Leon C. Desneux.
There is now located on the west or front 120' of said lots a duplex,
under tihe zoning of R-2 assigned to these lOLs and~e owner desires to erect a single
family dwelling house on the rear 90' of said two lots.
Reference tome plat will show these lots have widths, fronting on Ever-
green Street, notth and south, of 50' each and depths of 210'. Because of the 50'
widths, the LWO lots ~auld have t.o be used together to accommodate buildings with
required side line clearance.
On application, the owner was advised very properly by the ~uilding Inspector
that no other building could be erected on these lots. He, therefoee, seeks relief
tram the Zoning Board on the basis of hardship resulting from the lack of use to
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which these very deep 10ts may be put unless an additional building can be
errected thereon. A sketch showing locatio,n of present and proposed building
will be presented at the hearing, the duple n an area 100'x: 120' and the
proposed one-family d~elling on plot 100' x 0'.
Thaniing you for your consideration, I am
GWSjM
Respectfully,
/s/ George W. Smith
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7 August 1956
The City Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen~
Pursuant to an Agreement between the City of Clearwater and thu Armory
Board of the State of Florida, entered into the Jrd day of November 19S2, the
City of Clearwater contributed the sum or $20,000.00 to the "Clearwater Armory
Construction Fund" ~or the purpose of constructing ~ National Guard Armory in
the Ci~y of Clearwater. A mmlliarAgreement was entered into between the Armory
Board of ~he State of Florida and the Boaad of County Commissioners of PinelBs
County. Under this Agreement, the County o~ Pinellas also contnibuted the sum
of $20,000.00 t.o t.he "Clearwater Armory Construction Fund". Under tne provisions
of the aforementioned Agreements, the Armory Board is required to reimburse the City
of Clearwater and the County of Pinellas in the amount of one-half of ahy funds
remaining upon completion of the Armory.
The is to advise that all work contemplated under the Agreements has
been completed and there remains in the "Clearwa~er Armory Construction Fundw-
the sum of $1,980.11 which the Armory aoard desires to liquidate i~rder that
the account may be closed and a complete stat ement of all funds expended mignt
be fUrnished ,to the City of Clearwater as provided by Article a of~e aforementioned
Agreement.
In several similar instances, counties and municipalities have requested
t.he Armory Board t.o transroit. the residue of funds available to the Maintenance
Fund of the National Guard Post t.o a~sist. in the maintenance of the Armory. Thie
can only be done upon authoDization of t he Ci liY.
It is respectfully requested that t.his office be advised by the City of
Clearwater as to whether or not ~hey desire the Stat.e Quartermaster t.o process a
voucher to ~he State 1reas~er 'or pa~ent of the remaining funds in the amount o~
$990.06 to the City of Clearwater or tb the ~Mani~nance Fund, Company K, 2llth
Infantry Regiment, FNG".
cc: 1st Lt. Frank B. Benedict, Jr.
C. 0., Post of Clear~ater
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ralph W. Cooper, Jr.
Colonei, CE, FNG
State Quartermaster
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The Honorable Francis ~ddlet.on,
City Manager,
Clearwater, Florida.
Dear Mr. Middleton:
August J, 1956
For a considerable per~od o~ time prior to June of 1952, it seemed as though
~he City Commissioners were determined to permit commercial development o~ t he bottom
of S~evenson Craek. Because I could get very little support in my pOSition opposing
this and in an effort to prevent any such action, I placed an ad in the Clearwat.er
Sun in the form o~ an open letter to the Commissioners not to permit private
interests to e~ploi~ the creek beds but tha~ the bottoms be retained for the sue
of the public. Subsequent to that time, Stevenson Creek was quite a controversial
item. In t he original art.icle in May of 1952, I offered to donate $500.00 to
help develop the project.
A~ that time, I had in mind t.he property not being ~illed in to the extene that it
has been. I felt that more of the water should be conserved. However, I am
very happy that the present Commissioners have seen fit to dedicate both the
bottoms and the land that has been pumped in for the use in the future o~ the
cit~zens and that this area will never be a subdiviSion.
I know that the City has many problems in connection with finantes and althought,
I realize the enclosed check of $250.00 will not go verj far in assisting in the
development of whatever plans the Commission has for the property, I hope that
others will come in and make donations. As soon as others respond andm soon as
the Ci~y gets something else start.ed up that way, I will be glad to add to the funds.
the enclosed check is ~o be used only in t.he development of Stevenson Creek.
lAHW :me
ij8-Herb@rt Brown, Mayor
Board of , City Commissioners,
~amuel Jl Robert.s
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Very truly yours,
/s/ W. H. Wolfe.
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Mr. Francis Middleton,
City Manager
City or Clearwater,
C~earwater, Florida
Re: Sanitary Land Fill - N.>rtheast Clearwater
Dear Sir :
This will confirm our conversaLion concernin~ the beginn1ng~f a sanitary land
fill located adjacent to Drew Street Extension.
Pinellas County proposes toqperate and maintain a sanitary land fill at above
location for the benefit of the City of Clearwater and any and all other garbage
collectors, private individuals, or others~that might be interested in making
use of this facility.
'.L'he County proposes to operatei..lihis sanlt.ary land fill in conformity with, and
under che regulations and supervision of the State Board of Health at all times,
This operation will be carried out for the entire week, with the exception of
Sundays.
We propose to place the necessary equipment for the covering of this garbage and
debris, and to leave same at the site at all timei. Our forces on the site will
consist of Foreman, a Dozer Operator, and a Laborer.
Insofar as costto the City of Clearwater is concerned we feea.that we can adequately
handl, all garbage as required from the City for the presen~ City budgeted figure,
namely, ~ll,OOO.OO per annum. We likewise propose to charge all other collectors
for the disposal of additional garbage as might be brought to us.
It is our intention to operate this facility on a non profit basis for the entire
area within this section of~e County. We will, of course, have to collect
sufficient revenues in order that periodic replacement of equipment can be made.
We likewise propose to clean up and clear, and make available a former Borrow Pit
area lying on the East of US 19 and adjacent to Coachman overpass, for the disposal
of debris, leaves, crees, sttumps, etc.
In line with ~his proposal it will be necessary ~hat the area presently used
by the City and lying West of Belcher Road and South of Ulmerton Rd. will have to
be closed due to commi~ment to the General Electric Company.
It is our intention to have this service available for any and all September 1, 1956.
Would appreciate hearing from you and confirmation of the foregoing insofar as the
City of CleBr~ater is concerned, as quickly as possible.
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cc Board o~ County Commission
Very truly yours,
/s/ L. O. Hester
County Engineer
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Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager,
City of Clear~ater,
Clear~ater, Fla.
August 15, 1956
Re:.Clearwater Shuffleboard Club
August 1, 1956 lett.er requesting
allocation $750.00 for Tournament
Jan. 8, 9, &. 10, 1957, Nat' 1 Openr:
Singles.
This committee has considered the ,data contained in the above letter requesting
an appropriation of $750.00 which, it is stated, will cover half of t he expected
expense of trophies, luncheons for all players, placards and etc.
It would seem that Clearwate#s gr~@~=l:.rkonored by being selected the meeting
place of the 5Jrd semi-annua! National Open Singles Shuffleboard Tournament and should
profit all a long the line.
Dear Sir:
This committee, therefore, unanimously recommends the requested appropriation of
.$750.00.
WCW-m
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ ,~. C. Wells
Chairman Special Events Committee
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Augus~ 20, 1956
RES 0 L U 1 ION
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WHEREAS, the City o~ Clearwa~er owns property lying North o~
Cleveland Street and immediately East o~ Clearwater Bay, across which
there is a dedicated right-o~-way for Bay Shore Drive, and
WHEREAS, the City has indicated its intention to pave and use
for public parking purposes a portion of said property in conjunction
with its development of Coachman's Park and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to make a matter of record its inten-
tion uhat~;by said use o~ said property that Bay Shore Drive shall not
be deemed to be vacated, and further wished to~sure present and future
owners of traces A and B o~ Sunset Court Subdivision of a right of ingress
and egress to a nd from said tracts A and B so lonl'; as said Bay Shore Drive
is not vac8t.ed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I1' RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City
of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled, as follows:
1. That i~ has no present intention to vacate the existing dedica~ion
of that portion of Bay Shore Drive running North and South from its terminus
on the South with Cleveland Street to its northern terminus with Clearwater
Bay, and that its proposed use of a portion thereof for public parking purposes
shill not be deemed to be a vacatiJn of said dedicated easement.
2. That providing said dedicated easement has not been previously.
vacated by formal resolution of the City Commission ofilie Ci~y of Clearwater,
Florida, at such time in the future as ~ he then owners of ~racts A and B. of
Sunset Court Subdivision shall have actual need of accessmand from said tracts
A and B ~or the purpose of serving improvements on said property, the Ci~y of
Clearwater agrees to provide the necessary unobstructed right-of-way along said
easemen~ for two-way vehicular traffic to a nd from said tracts A and B .along
and, across said dedicated easement.
3. that nothing herein contained shall require the City at its expense
to improve said portion of Bay Shore Drive other than as such improvement is now
being made for t he purposes above set out.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this the 20th
day of August, 1956
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ Lucille B. Bell
Acting City Auditor and CleEk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: It has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below shoula be cleaned and
cleared of weeds, grass and underbrush, and that af~er ten (10) days notice
and failure of ~he owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such pDoperty
and charge the costs t.heI'eof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE I'f RESOLVED by the Ci ty ~ommis sion of t he City of
Clearwat,er, Florida, that the following described property, situate in sa~d
City shall be cleaned and cleared of weeds, grass, and underbrush within ten
(10) days after notice in writing to t he owners thereof to cb so and 'Chat
upon failur.e to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning
and clearing and charge the costs thereof againsL the respective properties in
accordance with Section 128 o~1..the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended.
OWNER:
PROPERTY
Lot 8, Block 8
County Club Addition
Lot 15, Block 9
Country Club Addition
the City of Clearwater,
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Bdward N. Guy, SGID N. Greenwood, City
E. 111 Bra~s, 4.15 N. Waohingten, t-:'ity
Cora:H.Giroux, 521 S. AlmondSt. ,FalIRiver, Mass.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of
Florida, This ~ day of Aue:'~'~ ~, A.D. !.222.
AJ. TEST:
Lucille B. Bell
Acting City Auditor and Clerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS; i~ has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned o~
weeds, grass and / or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure
of the owner thereof to do so, ~he Ci~y Should Clean such property and charge the
costs thereof against the respective proper~y~
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Clear~ater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said
City, shall be cleaned of leeds, grass and / or underbrusb ~itbin ten (10) days
atter notice in writing to tbe o~ners thereof to do ~o and that upon failure
to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and cijarge
the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance with Section
1,8 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended.
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Laura K. Stoddard
305 Coronado Dr.
City
Pasquale Gigliotti
711 Isabella Rd.
Connel1sville, Pa.
Charles Walker
410 Magnolia
City
Della Barker
4240 Jackson B~vd.
Chichago, Ill.
c/o Chas. L. Haas
John A. Walls
1314 Cleveland
City
Merle Chamberlain
726-18th Ave. ~. E.
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Otto G. Hinger
Magnolia Dr.
City
Byron B. I:.6hmar
2301 - 22nd St. S.
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Byron F. Lohmar
St. Pauls Evangelical Luthern
Chnrch of Clearwater
Clearwater, Fla.
Arthur Rutenberg, etal
2017 Gulf to Bay
City
Wm. A. Moser
13 Awood Place
Buffalo 25, N. Y.
Paul J. Chipello
629 Cleveland St.
City
Nels Lt\liin
1112 Sunnyda1e Dr.
City
FiDrino Fiorentini
1941 Edgewater Dr.
City
DESCRIP!ION ~
Lots 24 and 25
Block B
Brest Lake Bark *10.00
Lot 27 less S 20'
and Lot 28, Block B
Crest Lake Park 10.00
Lots 1, 2, 4, 5,
Block J
Keystone Manor 20.00
Lot 16
Block B
LaJolla 5.00 .
Lot 27
longview 5.00
Lovs 12, lJ, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Block C
McVeigh Sub. 1st add. 35.00(
Lot 11
Block C
McVeigh Sub, 1st add. 5.00
Lots 3 and 4
Block C, Unit A
Ikycrest 10.00
Lot 4
Block A., Unit B, Skycrest 5.00
M&B- ;B-6088J & 60ggJA
Beg. at NB corner or Saturn to
Gulf to Bay Blvd., run N 280'
E 250' S 140' W125' S 140' W125'
to POB 10.00
M&B-3A-608$Jij, ~eg.,. at.l~~L;::.;.:':"
cor of Mars and Gu1r to Bay Blvd run
N140' W125' S140' E125' to PoB less E
57.83' 7.00
Lot 5
Block A, Unit 7
Skycrest 5.00
M&B 13-29-15 (g) 5637-B1
Beg. NE corner Gulf to Bay and
Meteor N150' E170' S150' W170' 8.00
Lot 27
Sunnydale Sub. 5.00
Lot 28
Sunnydale Sub. 5.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, This ~ day of ~ , A.D. !222
A'l"l' EST :
/5/ Lucille B. Bell
Acting City Auditor and'~C1erk
/s/ Herbert M. Bnown
Mayor-Commissioner
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ADVISORY COIwlMITTEE of the
CI~y Employees' Pension Pund
Is/. Paul Kane, Chairman
/.s/. Dick Nelson
]s/ Dorothy Roth
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August 20, 1956
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the Ci~y of Clearwater Employees' Pensiqn F~d, you
are hereby notified that William L. Compton, Mechaiic & Welder, Uity Garage
has been; ~duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First
Class" risk.
The auove employee began his service with the City on February 6, 1956
is under 45 years o~ge (born Feb. 10, 1921) and meets the requirements of our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Oommittee that he be
accep~ed into membership.
~ug\1st 1), 1956
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee o~
The Employees' Pen'1on
/.s/. Paul K~ne,Cha1rman
/.s/ Dorothy Roth
/sl Dick Nelson
Pund.
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August 20, 1956
Honorable City Commissioners
Clear~ater, Florida
Gent-lemen:
As Trustees of~he City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you
are hereby notified that in view of the attached letter from Mr. Francis C.
Middleton, who has completed 30 years service with the City, that the Advisory
Commi~tee recommends t-hat he be retired at a pession o~ $~43.80 per month which
amount is arr_ived at as gallows:
Total wages paid for last five years
Average per year
Average per month
2% x 739.67
30 yEs. service x l4.793~
.t44.3aO.1B
8,876.03
739.67
14.7934
$443.80 monthly Pension
Mr. Middleton meets all the requirements for retirement under our
,Pension rules and has given the City many years of good service.
The Pension effective Sept. 1, 1956.
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ORDIMAN9E 716
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION OF ACREAGE
KNOWN AS EAST DRUID ESTATES, INtO THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CItY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
ACCORDING to rHE PROVISIONS OF S~CTION 171.04,
FLORIDA StAtUTES, AND PROVIDINB FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
enacted Ordinance Ho. 712, on June 25, 1956, which ordinance declared the
intention ot the said City to annea a portion of acreage known as Ea8~
Druid Estates, into the corporate limits of t be City ot Clearwat.er, and.
WH~~AS, said Ordinance was publi8~hed once a week fo~ ~our
consecutive weeks in the Clearwater Sun, a newpaper published in the City
of Clearwater. Florida, proof of which publication is hereto attached, and
WHEREAS, more than thirty days has expired since the enactment
of Ordinance Ro. 712, and no registered voter of the City of Clearwater,
no owner ot real estate',j intbe territory bo be annexed, F.I'ld no person wbom-
soever has objected to such annexation or has applied to the Circuit Court
ot the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and f~r Pinellas County, Florida, se~ting
for~h any objec~ions ~o said annexation, and
WH~REAS. all o~ the provisions of Sectiont71.04 Florida S~atutes,
have been complied with,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMi"iISSIONERS OF'lHE CITY
OF ~LEAR\'lA'.rE.R, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Ci~y o~ Cl~rwater, acting by and through its
City Commission, by the author1~y and under the provisions of Section 171.04,
Florida S~atutes, hereby annexed into ~he corporated limits of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, and reaefines the boundary lines of said City so as ~o
lnc:~de ~herein the following:
From ~he Northwest corner of the SOUTHEAS~ QUARTER (SE~) ot Section 13,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East; run South 0 deg. 39' 55~ East along
the North andSouth C~nter line of said Section 13, a distance of
1329.43 teet to the 40 acre line; thence Sou~h 89 deg. 13' 51" East;
along the 40 acre line 31.0 teet. for p.a.B.; thenceSouth 89 deg. 13'
51" East, along ~he 40 acre 1in~ 451.14 teet; thence South 0 deg. 29'
41" West 260.0 Beet; thence Sou~h 89 deg. 13' 51" East 210.Q tee~;
thence South 0 deg. 29' 47n West 420.0 teet; thence North 89 deg. 13'
51" West 663.22 teet; thence North 0 deg. 40' 15" East 630.0 fee~ to
POB; less the North 330.0 feet now lying within the City ot Clearwater
city limits.
Said properties cons~itutiDg a portion o~ lands which the owners have
indicated are to be pla~ted and known as East Druid Estates.
Section 2. The toregoing property is hereby zoned as follows and the
C1~y Engineer is hereby directed to incorporate into and set ou~ and show upon
the Official ~on1ng Map and other of~icial maps of t he City o~ Clearwater the
foregoing proper~y. ~oge~her with its zoning as fOGlows:
East Druid Estates - "R-ln
The proper~!r.1n the aforesaid subdivision now within the corporateG
limits O!th,-i~y of Clearwater is shown on the Official Zoning Ma,
as "R-l".
Sect<ion 3.
its passage.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED ON FIRST READIN:,j A~ust 13. 1956
PASSED ON SECOND READING AUl'mst 13. 1956
PASSED ON '.l'HIRD AIm FINAL
READING A~D ADOPTED A~ust 20. 1956
ATTEST:
Lucille B. Bell
Ac~ing Ci~y Auditor and ~~ertk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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August 20, 1g56
The City Commi�s:ton oP the City of Clearwater tnet �n re�ular sest�lon at City
Hall, Monda,y, August 20, 1g56, a� 1:30 P.M. with the follotvin� tnembers present:
Herbert M. Brown.
J. N. Bohannon
4J, E, Stran�, Jr.
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Ben Kren�zman
G. T. McClamma
S. Zickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commi. s sioner
Comm3.ssioner
Commissioner
Commiss:ioner
Ci�,y Manager
vity AL-torney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The t�Iayor called the meetins to arder. The invoca�ian was given by the R�verend
R, J. Cochran of the Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Ma.yor lnquired if tnere
�aere any correci;�.ons to the minutes of August 6th and August 13�h. Commissioner
Robert� stated �hat on k'a�e 4 af the minv�ces for August i3i,h the correct name sho;;ld
be ��,r1 Wilson instead o�' Itobert �rTilson. Commissio�er Boha,nnon moved that the
minu.tes of tn� regular meeting of Ai�gus� 6th and the special meeting of Au�ust 13th
be approved as amended in aceordance with copies furnished each member in writing
sub,iect to any correct�on by Commissioner Insco. Motion v�as seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried wlar_imously,
The Mayor announced that since City Cler'_c R. G. �Vhitehead vaas on vacaLion i�
tiaould be necessary to appoint Mrs. Lucille Bell tvho was gresent at the meeting as
Acting City Clerlc during izis absence. Commissxoner Roberts mov2d that Mrs, I,ucille
Bell be app�inted. Acting Gity C1erk while the City Clerk is on vacation. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon ai�d carried unar?imously.
The City Manager reported that tvao bi�s had been received for dry cleaning the
uniforms of the Police and Fire Depar�ment. The bids were opened from the Sanitary
Cleaners and Fiart Gleaners of Clearvaater. The Manager recommended �ince tnese bids
were listed by separ.ate �tems and not totalled that the bids be referred to the
Purchasin� Department for tabulation and returned at a later meetir_o. Comm?ssioner
Strang moved that the bids be tabulated and a report be brought back. Mot:Lon ivas
seconded by Conunissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Insco came in at this time - 1:40 P.i�I.
It was reported by the I+�anager that sever_ bids had been recezved for tires.
tubes and retreads for the City fleet for one year. The bids tivere opened and read.
The Manager recommended �haL the bids be referred to �he Purchasing �epartment for
tabulat-�on, CommissionPr Strang moved that the bids be referred to the T�anager and
the Purchasing Agent and be brought back to the next meeting. RZotion was seconded
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried Lmanimously.
The Mana�er reported the receipt of four bids to resurface �a.st Shore �rive
from Baymont to Marianne S�reets and Bayinont from Mandalay to Clear��rater Bay. ?Ie
explained that this project tvould be paid from Lhe Special StrEet Improvement Fund.
The bicls were read as follotNs:
;J. L. Cobb Constr. Co „ Tampa
Cone Brothers Constr. Co., Tampa
Blacltburn Pavizzg Co�tractars, Cleart•late}��
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater
�5,35�.00
6,180.00
6, �+37. 5�
5�536.25
After tabulation, the City Manager recommEnded accepzing the lotia bid of $5,356.Q0
from UI. L. Gobb Construction Company, Tampa. Commissioner Bohannon moved on the
recommendation of the City Manager that the bid be awardEd to the W. L. Cobb
Construction Company. Motion cvas seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
It was reported by the Manager that four bids were received to resurface Dreu�
Street from Missouri Avenue to tlze Stevenseiz Creek bridge, the project cost to be
paid from the Special Improvement Fund. The bids �vere read as fo1loU�s:
t+7. Z. Cobb Constr . Co ., Tainp?
Cone Bros, Constr. Co., Tam�a
Blackburn Paving Contractors, Clearwater
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater
$7,450.10
8,074.00
9,175.00
7,707.00
After tabulation, the Cit� Manager secommended accepting the low bid of �7,�F50.10
fiom W. L. Cobb Construction Company, Tampa. Commissioner Strang moved on the
recorrunendation. of the City Manager that the W, L, Cobb Company be awarded the
coiztract for Drew Street resurfacii_g from Missouri. to the Stevenson Creelc bridge for
$7,450.10. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMP4ISSIOI�T MEETTNG
August 20; 795E
In regard �o awa�ding the b3d i'or pavin�; the streets ati the Greenwooc� F�ous3n�
Project, the City Attorney reported that he l�ad con�eired witlz Mr. E, B. Gasler, �Tr.,
attorney acting for the owizers, and that pro�res was being made but it woLtld be
necessary to defer awarding the contracb to the next meetiiz�.
The Ci�Ey Manager requested that I�em 4-B, Repz°oduction machine �'or En�3neering
Departmen�, be deierred to the next meeting.
A letter was read from B4r. Harold ll. Briley which recommended accepting �he bid
of �167,200,00 from E. I. Rutledge, St. Petersburg, under the altei��zate bid ca113�n�
for -che use of prestressed design in the conc�ete corzstruction for the sewage slud�e
digestei for the Marshall Streeti Plant. The City I+�anager joined Mr. Briley in
recommencling this as the lo�,rest and best bid. A telegram was read from Mr. Walter
J. Edelblut, J'r., Secretary-Treasurer of the Edelblut Construction Company, Incorporated,
Fort Myers, stating that the company was unable to quote a pric� on the al�ernate
at the time the bids were opened as the prestressed quotation lzad not arrived but
they would lil�e to propose an a7.ternate on the prestressed desig;n for �164,500.00.
The Mayor explained that since seal,ed bids were opened far �his construction on
August 13th the Comnu.ssion did not consider i� fair ta consider anather bid after
the other bids tivere known. During the discussion, it �vas pointed out that this
Work would be financed by mone�� from the 1955 Revenue Certifica,te Issue. Commissioner
Bohannon moved that the contra�t for the building of the netiv sewage sludge digestes�
at the Marshall Street Plant be awarded to tlze .G. I. Rutledge Company of St.
Petersburg, Florida, at a cost of $167,200.00, and that the proper City officials
be authorized to si�n the contract, that being the lowest and best b1.d on the
alternate bid as recommended by the Consult�.ng Engineer for the City, Motion tivas
seconded by Commissioner Roberts ar:d carried unanimously.
The i�Iayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of
Edwin R. Saxon for a fifteen foot setback from Grove Street i'or Lots 5 and 6,
Blocic A, Crest Lake Subdivision. The �oniilg Baard aft�r reconsidering the request
reconunended �hat iz be granted since the objectzons from r.eighboring property owners
had been wi�hdrawn. Mr. Gu;�* Kennedy, Jr., atitorney for P�lr. Saxon, presented a
cvritten withdrawal of objections made at the previotts he�ring by Mr, G. J. Hoerbelt
and Mr•. J. S. Hogrland. He also submitted a letter from Colonel Paul Freeman whose
property adjolns Mr. Saxon�s on the vres� :�rhich stated that he had no oUjection to
the fizteen foot setback. The Mayor inquired if there was any objection from the
audience and there tivas none. Aftier having held this Public Hearing and having
heard no valid objections, Coramissioner Strang moved that the request of Edw�fn R,
Saxon for a zifteen ioot setbactc from Grove S�reet for Lots 5 and 6, Block A,
Crest Lake Subdivision, be granted in accordance �vith the Zoning Board�s recommenda-
tion. Motion was secor_ded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the construction
of a sanitary sewer, curb, thirty foot pavement and necessary drainage in Turner
Str�et �'rom Greenwood Avenue to Missouri Avenue. The City Engineer explained the
ext�nt of tha project an,d estimated the cost of the paving at t�LE.70 per front foot,
the storm draina�e at E�5 cents per front foot and the sanitary sewer at �2.4a per
front £oot or a total of $7.,83 per front foot. He stated that he had notified all
of �he proper�y owners by mail of the Public Hearing. The Mayor inquired if there
were any objections to 't12e project and there were none. Mr. Gd. A. Walker and Mr.
Angelo Carapelle, affected property owners, were present. After having hEld this
Public Hearing and having heard no valid objectian, Commissioizer Strang movec� that
�he project for the construction oi eight inch sa�?itary sewer, concrete curb,
thirtST foot pavement and necessary draiizage in Turner Street .from tize eas� line of
Greenivood Avenue to the west line of iULi_ssouri Ave�ue be approved and that the
P"�.nager and the Engineer be instructed to take bicls and that the project be assessed
when completed, MQtion was seconded by Gommissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
� Public Hearing vras called �n the request of Mr. Frank Vidal for a setback of
twelve feet from Eldorado Avenue f.or Lot 7 and the north half ot' Lot 6, Block 4,
Mandalay Subdivision. 1'he City Attorney read the request and the Zoning Board�s
recommendation that it be approved as other homes on the street are built within the
12 f�ot setback. b1r. Gonzalo Garcia tvas present representing 1�7r. Vidal. The Mayor
inquirecl if there were any objections and there Nrere none. After having held this
Public Hearing and 1lavin� heard no valid objections, Commissioner Roberts moved
that the recommendation of' the Zoning Board to permit the twelve Poot setback :for
Lot 7 and the north half of Zot 6, Block 4, Mandalay Subdivision, be approved
under the hardship ruling. Motion was seconded by Comrnissioner Inseo and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor called a Public Hearing on the request ef the City oi Clearviater to
erect a fire station on the north 330 feet of the south 380 i'e�t of the east 165
ieet oi the southeast quarter of the nor�,heast quarter, Section 11-29-15, at the
northwest corner of Drew Street and Webe� Road, which is pres�ntly zoned R-�.
The Mayor e.xplained that the City wished to bvild a fire station on tihis property
to serve the east erid of the �ity and it wouid be a residential type construction
that tivould not look ou�t of place. The zoning Board�s recommendation was that th�
request be �ranted as it was the best and most logical location f'or the fire
stati�n. The Mayor inquired.if ther� were any objections and there were none.
It was pointecl out that the opposite side of th� street was zoned for Business.
Having heard this Public Hearing and hearing no objeations to it, Cc�mmissioner
Bohannon moved that the request be �ranted, that the Zoning Board�s decision be
upheld ancl the request be granted and that the fire sra�ion be built there.
T�fo�ion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMNQSSION MEET?'DIG
Au�ust 20, "1956
A Public Hearing was annaunced on the request of Nir, Leon C. Desneux to erect
a, single family residence on the rear or east 90 i'e�t of Lots £i and 9, Block B,
�'airview Addition, property being presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the
leL-�Ler of' requ.es� from Mr. George Smith on benal#' of Mr. Desneux a,,�. the Zon3ng
Board�s recommendation that the request be �ranted as these were very deep lots
(210 feet), Mr, Smith explain�d the plot plan to the Commission. Mr. Arnold 8.
Knudsen inquired if granting this change in zoning would affect the rest of the
block on Evergreen. He rr�as informed that the ruling would only apply to this
specifie request, that if the whale block were to be ck�anged it would have to b�
done by referendum. The Mayor inqtzired if tlZere wer� any objections and there were
none. AfLer havs.n� he7.d this Pvblic Hearing and havin� heard no valid objections,
Commissloner Stran� moved that the request of Mr. Leon Des:�eux to erect a single
family resiaence on rear or �ast g0 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Block B, Fairview 9ddition,
be granted in accordance v�ith the Zoning Board'a recommendation. Motion was
seconded by C�mmissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A lstter v�as read from Colonel Ralph vV. Cooper, Jx�., State Ouartermaster of
the Flo�ida National Guard, vihich s��,ted that there was a balance of �1,g80,11 in
the Clearwater Armory Construction Fund, The letter suggested that the City could
designate that its half of the fund after division Urith the County be usecl by the
Ma.intenance Fund ot' tYae Dlational Guard Post or if it is desire�., the amount of
�990.06 could pe returned to the City oF Clearwater. After discussion, the Mayor
suggested thab the Commission discuss with Lievtenant Frank B. Ber_edict, Jr.,
Commanding Offxcer of the Clearwater Post, Urhat use i�rould '�e ma,de oi the money if
it was �eturned to the Maintenance Fund. 3y consent, the ma�ter vras deferred for
th:Ls purpose.
The Citv Nlanager reported that se;-1er and ?vater lines and l�tility poles had bee�,
installed. through some property owne�. by Dr. R. H, Center and his :��ife, and Dr.
Center had a�reed to grant the City an easement on the condition �nat he could
termina�e the use of the easement by giving thirty days nntice. The City Attorney
read the easement concer�lir•; the north eleven feet of the south 111 feet oi` Lot 7,
and the north 11 feet of the south 111 feet of Lnt 5, A Subdivision of Lots 20, 21
and 22 of R. H. Pad�ett�s Subdivision. It ��aas recommendnd by the Commissioners that
no further utilit3es be installed in tizis easement. Commissinner Roberts moved
that the easement from �r. Cen�er and his ��rife be acceptEd. Nation vras seconded b;r
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A letter ti�ras read from RZr. '�9. H. :+lolfe which stated that he had formerly
oi'fered to donate �500,00 to the City to help develop the submer�ed lands in
Stevenson Creelc for the use of the public, ue said since the Commission has
dedicated the land as a parlf he Vaas enclosing a checl� for y2�0.00 to assist in
develaping th� Stevenson Creelc flll and if otriers wotild cof��;�ibute i:o �he fund,
he vaoulcl be glad to add more to it. Comm:issioner Bohar�non moved thaz the chec?�
be received and the letter be acl�noc^rledged v�� th Lhanks and that the funds be placed
in a separate account and be used as designatec in this let�er, tfotion was seconded
by Commissioner Roberts an.cl carried unanimolisly.
The City Attorney read a letter f'rom Pir. Paul Agneti�r whicYi stated that he ptould
be ,�r3.11ing to grant the City an easement for the south ten zeet oi Lots 12, 13y
14 and ten feet of the east 7.7 feet o� Zot 15, Block B-6, P�1ary�and Subdivision,
for watex pipes already laid if the City would p�pe the ditcn running through his
property. The Engineer reported that the ditch referred to is actually a branch o�'
Stevenson Creek coming from Lake B�llevietv and �hat the cost o_F piping tlz�s braiic:.
irould be ap;�roximately �14,000.00. He expla�ned that PTr. Agnew ojvns neariy all
of Blocic B-4 and Block B-� in Ntaryland Subdivision. By consent, the matter t�1as
referred to the Citg Mana�er L-o discuss the relaiive costs t�rith PSr. Agnevi.
A letter from PZr. L. 0. Hester, County En�ineer, �Jas read ?ahieh offered to
operate and maintain a sanitar;� Iand f711 adjacent to Dre,v �treet F.xtension sor
the bezzei'it of tile City of Clear�aat�r ar_d anJ otl�.er garbage collectors interested.
T'rie o�'fer included the hazidling of all �arbage from the Citj for the present City
bud�eted fi�ure, �11,000.00 per anr_um. Tkie Manager reported that rie and N�r. Paul
Yane, Public Servi�e Departmerit, recommended acceptin� the offer of tre Cou�1��r,
Commissioner Stran� moved that the proper Cit�j officials be authorized to enter into
ar_ agreement with tlle County for a san�tary fill according �o the letter fr•om TIr.
Z, 0. Tiester for the remainder of t2iis btizd�et year. Motion was seconded b�r
Commissioner Roberts and carried uizanimously.
The P�iayor aruzaunced the consideration of' the renewal of' license for Hotvard the
Trader. Commissioner Insco requested that since he had beeri out of �o�•m and Lras not
familiar with ihe license requirements he tvould like to request tihat the renec�ral of
the lic�i�se Ue postponed until the next regt�lar meeting. PTr. Iiot�rard Etving t��ho was
in {�he audieizce ur�zd that th� license be ac�ed on a� this meeting. The Mayor
painted out tl�.at the license would noi; expire until Oct�ber lst. By consent,
th� conside��,tion of 1;he rene�val of the license was deferred to tlze next regular
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CIfiI' COMMISSION ri1EETING
Au�ust 20, 1�56
A memo tvas read fr�om th� City Clerk sta{;in� tha� he l�ad checked Lot 2 1�ss bh�
nortk� 20 feet, Blocic l, R, H, Pad�etts SubdivS;s:Lon, and eer�ifiecl that the elzurch
OCCL1p:LES the above described land. It was expla3.ned that the church had app.11ed
�'or cancellation of taaz certificates agai��st the sa:id property for 1927, 1929
through 1g39 tc,talixzg approxiinately fifty dollax�s. Commissioner Strang recommen�ed
that this item be held over u.iltil after a Gommi.�;tee meet3ng was held on the r�eeded
P�t,yrtle Avenue ri�llt ofivay.
The b7ayox r�eAorted tl�at tl�e report from D7r. R. B, Norton, Ri ;hi: of UJay Agen�
for N�y�rtle Ap�nue, vras so involved and lengthy bflat he and the Attorney i'elt it
sliould be suhmitted to tre Commission in e�ectiitive sessior�. By coi�seni;, the
Coi��3.ssion agreed to tliis.
The City Attorney re�orted in reference to the request from Mr. ldm. L.
Basse�t that the City appoint an arbitrator to help set the price for three acres
of City land ad,joining his property which lze taishes to purchase under hzs o�tian.
The �3�y Attorne5 said he had co�if'�irec� with Mr. J. Ttiveed McA�ullen, Mr, Bassett � s
atitorney, and suggested �that since it was set up in the contract tha1; �he price �'or
the three acres tvould be not less than $3,000,00 �.nd not more �han $G,000.00 that the
City H�ould accept �6,0OO.OQ for the land and save the arbitr�tion but the offer tvas
refused. The Mayor recommended tlzat AIr. Ross �, Norto� be appointed as arbitrator.
Commissioner Strang moved that Mr. Ross Norton be appointed arbitrator for the sale
of this propert3T. P�Zotion was seconded by Commissioner Boh�nnon and carried
unanimously.
A letter taas read from t?le Special Events Comnittee of the Chamber of Conmierce
recoinnending the appropriatiorz of �750.�J0 to the Clearwater SlluffleUoard C1ub for
the IvTational Open Singles Shufflew�ard Tournament January 8-10, 1g57. Commissioner
Stran� moved on the recommendation of the Special Events Committee that the arr�ount
be granted to the Shuffleboard Club, Mation iaas seconded b� Commissionar Insco
and carrisd unanimausly.
The tivork being done by the City dredge in cleanin� out the channel was discussed.
A map of the area tvas present�d by the Erzgineer. It tivas suggested that a evpy of
the map be sent to the Cleart�rater Potiver Squadron. By consent, the City Manager was
instiructed to get estimates of work to Ue done by a large� dredge.
Commissioner Strang reporting on the plat of Hollingsworth Estates stated that
the developer had dedicated a thirty f�ot tvidth to Turner Street east to I�eene Road.
He said �he Committee recorrunended that the developer should not be asked to pave
Turner Street at this time as only half the si.xty foot right of way is dedicated.
He reported that the developer had asl;ed that tile three lots along Turner Stre�t ae
exempt irom a pavin� assessment when the street is pavecl, but af'ter cons�ulting with
the City Attorney, the Gommittee found that there is no way that can be accomp3ished.
Comm:i.ssioner Strang moved that the plat of Hollingsworth Estates be accepted subject
to anything r_ecessary under Ordinance G32 and that the prope:r officials re
authorized to execute it. I�fotioi2 tivas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unan3monsly.
Commzss'�.oner Stxang reported that the Committee had ch�cked the plat of Fair
Oaks Subdivision and found that althovgh Nagnolia Drive dead-ends in the present
plat that there is more property to be brou�ht into the City a,nd in that proposed
plat Nia.gnolia will be co-terminous on both ends. The Conun9.ttee recommended
aeceptance of �he Fair Oaks plat and repoxted that the develaper was askin�
a-nnexation of the property into the C�ty limits. Txze �gineer reported that he had
approved the plat. Commissioner Strang moved that the approv�.1 of the plat of`
Fair Oaks Subdivision subject to Ordinance 632 and posting of a bond. Motion tras
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
In re�ard �o the proposed p1a� foi Brookhill Unit 2, the Engineer reported
that he had approvecl the p7.at subject to the easements and that ne understood the
sasemen�s had been granted. The T+�anager asked that approval oP the plat be deferred
as the bond had not been poste�l.
The City Attorney reported that the Industrial Committee wrould like to meet
with the Commissior, in executive session to discuss setting up some sort o.f
Trusteeship for the Industrial Pa�li. }3y consent, the P�fanag2r vaas instructed to
arran�e such a meeting.
The City Attorne� presented on its third reading Ordinance 716 annexing East
Druid Estates and explained that he had not chan��d the Ordinance to include tlze
plat book and page number as the Ordinanee already incluc�ed a complete dE�scription
of the property beiz�g annexed. The A�ttorney read the Ordinance in full.
Corrunissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 716 be passed an�i adopted on its third and
iinal reading and that the proper officials be autlzorized to er,ecute it. Motion v�as
seconded by Comrnissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The City Attorner read a Reso?ution stat3ng t�at tne City has na Fresent
intention to vacate Bay Shore Driv� nor�11 oi Cleveland Street, that its proposed ttse
for public parking is not a vacaiion of the right o�' way and th�,t the City a�rees to
provide access t� Tracts A and B, Sunset Court Subclivision, so long as Bay Shore
Drive is not vacated. The Attorney rep�rted that the Resolut�on had bee�1 drativn on
the rec�uest of Mr. Alfred Nia.rshall for 1`�rs. E. G. zTeifords, ot�mer o£ Tracts A and 13.
Commissioner Rol�erts mov�d tllat tre ResolLttion be adop�ed and the proper official�
be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded b� Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
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CITY CONlC4; SSIO�T ME�TTI�iG
August 20, 1g�j6
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Th� Ci�y A'�torney re�orted that the lea�e trri�h the Y�+ICA �'or Lots 6 and 7,
Blqcl� G, Fa3.rrr�ont, approvec7 3n June, 19�5, had be�n dravm wlth �he intent that tne
t.Z651CA would construe� its ovan building on the si�e. He presented an amended c�p�
of 7.easP which showecl ',-,he City� s ova�zership of the huilding obtainecl from the School
I3oard and made other adjustments in the lease. H� statecl that the l�ase would
continue for nln� years ���ith a ten year option. The matter of 1:Labili�Ey insurar_ce
7�7as discu�sed. Commi�sioner Rob�rts moved that the proper ot'ficiais o� the City i�s
au�horized to execu�-� the amendecl lea;�e for ttze Greer_;aood Park brancl2 of the Y;ICA,
anct that the i'UICA be; required t-o furni,�h a liability policy in the amount of
:�100,000.00 for one person or �300,000.00 for any one acciden� and that the lease be
adopted as amended. Motion was sec�nded Y�y Conuniss�oner Bohannan and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor announced the consicleratlon of a ResoJ.ution to change the na.me of
!�lillowbranch to Brooks3.de Drive. Mr, N1. S, Harlow, 821 t^lillowbranch, protested
the changln� of the name oi' �he street and stated �hat ,just a short distance avray
in the Coanty Broo�tside Drive was contiritzed in line jvith the Brookside Drive in
Druid Acres 2nd Addition. r1rs. H. G. Haitunel, &04 Willot�rbranch, also objected to the
chan�e of lzame. After discussion, the Corrurission decided to keep the preser�t
street names.
The City Attorney requested that Item 7-E, Consicler.ation �z escro.+t a�reement
tvith Greenvaood Apar�ments Company, be deferred pPnding receipt of the chec�.
Commissioner Bohannon reported that thera were some problems at the Be�mont
Community Center and sug�ested that the NIanager, Mr. Eddie Moore and the Commissioners
tialk them cver. The Mayor appointed a Commit�ee of the City PZanager, r7r, t�ioore,
Corrunissioners Bohannon and Strang to attend a meeting set for t�Tednesday, August 22nd,
at 10:00 A.M.
The City Manager presented a Resollztion req_ui�ing fifteen property o,�mers to
clean their ]_ots of weecls and underbrush. Commissi�ner Stran� moved the adop�icn
of the Resolution. No�ion U�as seconded b3r Commissioner Bohannon and carried
unanimously.
The r�Ianager presented a Resolution requiring that Loti 8, Block 8, and Lot 15,
Block 9, Country Club Subdivis%on, be cleared in response �o a pe�iti�n of neighbor-
ing property o*rrners. It was explained that these lots could not be cleaned by the
City�s mowing equipment an.d be a contract job charged to the property if the oti�aner
did not take care of it. Commi�aioner Strang mov�.d the Resolu�ion be adopterl.
Motion was seconded b�r Gommissioner Bohan�on and carried ur_animously.
The Mayo�� pre�ented a request from tk�� Clearwater Little League askino a
contributian oi �500.00 from the Ci+y to hslp suppor� the program. Commissioner
Bohar� on moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried ur�animously.
The City Attorney reported that Mr. L. B. Freeman had 'heen operating i,i�e con-
cession at the Jack Russell Stadium under a�vritten agreement v,rhich had never been
executed. He reported that t,'Ir, j+Ihalen, a former partner, was no longer interested
in the partnership and that Mr, Freeman was continuing tl�e operati�n by himself.
He presented a cop5 oi the agreement to the Commission for approval. By consent,
the Attorney w^s instructed to send copies of the agreement •to each Commissianer
for s��udy.
The City Attarney reparted that he ,vas ready -to complete the tran.sfer oi' deeds
between the City and the new otianer o�' Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Fairview Additior_, as
agreed with the former owner, �udge John L'. Bird. He explained �hat the agreement cvas
that the C�ty would �ive a quit claim deed to the west 17 feei; of Lot l, BZock A
and �n return would receive a deed to the north 8 feet of Lots 1 ar_d 2, Bloclt A,�
i'or Drew Street .right of way. Commissioner Rcberts moved tha� �ne City Attorney:
be auth�rized to exehan�e deeds r�vith Mr, Charles I. Rutent�er•g wnereby the Ci�y
�ives him a correction deed to certain property in the northeast qu2rter of t1�e
northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section �5, Tati�mship 2q, Range 15E,
in returi� for wh;.clz the City reveives a qu.iL elaim deed ior street right of way
purposes covering tize north 8 feet of Lats 1 and 2, Block A, �'airvietv Addition.
Motion �vas seconded by Conmissioner Strang and earried unanimously.
Tlie Aiayor explained that tlze minutes of July 16th, July 23rd, 4uguwt 6tn and
August �3th were appr�ved subjecL to Commissione;c Insco�s approval. Commissioner
Inseo moved tlie approti�al cf the minutes of July 16th, July 23rd, August 6th and
August 13th. Motian �vas seconded by Commissioner Bohanno�z and carried unanimously.
Comm3.ssioiler Insco reqtzested the Mana�er to arrange a meetiing T�rith the Police
Chief, the City Trea.surer arid Mr, Rudy Shaner from the City Ga.ra�e reoarding cost
arcounting ior the v�hieles.
Gomn�S.ssioner Insco asked the Manag�r to sei up a meeting with the Parks
Conunii:tee, Mr, Virgil Dobsor_ and tl�.e City Engineer to d:i_scuss the Crest La1�e Park
improvements.
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Ati�ust 2C`. 1956
Commission�r Insco sugges�ed that a time be arranged for tl�e Parlts Committee
to meet with �he Clearwater Garden Club, t11e �dgewa�er Arive Association and o�lzer
3nterested groups regarding the development of the Steuenson Creelc t'i11.
Commi.ssioner Bohannon �eported that he ha,d received complaints about User being
sold to minors in the City. After discussion, Commissioner Bohannon stated he
wanted to establish the fact that the Comnu.ssior� is supportin� the Nianage� and the
Chief of Police in �n�orcin� the laU� in tlzis respect.
The Mayor announced it tvould be r_ecessary for the Comm:Lssior. to authorize
a special audit of the City accounts up to August 31s� due ta tt�a resigr.a�:ton o�'
the present City Manager. Commissioner Roberts moved �hat the Manager be autY:ori�ed
zo negotiate with Mr. H. M. Turnburlte, City accountant, re�arding a supplemental
audit carrying the figures forward to the close of business on Au�ust 31st, the
end oi the present City Mana�er's term. Mo�ion was seconded by Commi.ssioner Stran�
az�d carried unanimously,
7.'he Commi.ssion now adjourned as tYa.e Gity Conunission and actiiz� as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, admit�ed tdilliam L. Com�ton, ATechanic, City Garage, ta membership
in the Pension Plan on a mction by Commissioner Strang �vhich was seconded by
Commissioner Raberts and carried unanimously.
A lett�r zaas read from the Advisory CorrLmittee of the Pension Fund whicll
recommended that NSr. F. C. Middleton, City A�anager, be granted a pension af �443,80
per morth upon his retirement effective September 1, 1956. Commissioner S�rang
moved approval of the retirement pay for �Zr, n'i3ddleton effective Septembzr l, 1956.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanlmously.
There being no fur�her business to come before the Board, the meeting was
ad j ourized at 5: 00 P. P�i.
Attest:
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Cif, y Audi ar and Clerk
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May -Commissioner
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CITY COMMISSION P�iEETING
August 20, 1g56
Mayor��ommissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Stran�, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
Gsntlemen:
August 16, 1956
'Phe CiL-y Commission �ill meet in Regular Sess9.on on Monday Afternooxi, August
20, 1956 in the City Ha11 Auditorium for the purpose oi discussing the items
Listcd on the attacheci agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.i�i.
Very truly yours,
�s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
F'CP�:s
Enclosures
Agenda -- Gity Commission Meettng of August 20, 1956
Citg Hall Auditorium
�.:30 PM
1. Invocation, Rev. D. P. McGeacYiy, Peace bYe�orial Presbyterian Chxlrch.
2. Approving the minutes of Lhe Re„ula� i�eeLinQ of Hugust 6, 1956 ana the
Special I�ieeting of August i3, 1��56,
3� Opening of bids for:
Aa Dry Cleaning and Pressing Uniiorms,
B. Tires, tubes and retreads .'for City Fleet for next twelve monthso
C. Resurfacin� East Shore Drive and Baymont Street.
DF l�tesurfacing of Drew Street £rom tdissauri Avenue to Bridge,
4. A�, : r�ing of bids fqr:
A. Patjing of Streets at Greenwood iiousing Project.
B. Reproduction machine for Enoineering Department.
C. Sewage Sludge Digesterm
5. Public Heaaings:
A. Continu$t.ion of Public Hearing on reques� of J. T, McMullen for Edw�.n
R. Samon for fzEteen �oot sethack from Grove��t. for Lots 5 and 6,
Block A, Crest Lake Subdivision. Pr,operty is on the northwest corner
of Glenwood And Grove St. and zoninuSR-1.
B. Construc4io� of ei�ht inch sanitary sewer concreLe curb, thirtp foot
p2vem�rtt and necessary drainage in Turnsr S�. from the east,line of
i�reenwocd Ave. to the west line of Missouri Ave.
G. Request of Gonzalo Garcia for Frank Vidal for a setback of twelve feet
from Eldorado �ve. for Lot 7 and the north half of Lot 6, Block 4,
�iandalay Subdividion. Property is on Eldorado Ave. between Man�o St.
and �ohenia Circle.
D, Request of City of Clearwater to erect a fire station on the Narth 330
feet of the South 3$0 feet of the East 165 fee� mora or less of zhe
Soubheas�G 4 of the Noutheast � of Section 11, Township 29, Range 15,
(Northwest corner of Drew St, a nd Vleber Rd, and is now zoned R-�..
E. Request of Gearge W. Smith en behalf of Leon C„ Desneu:c �o er8ct a
single family �'r�Esz�darice on rear or east 90 feet of Lots 8 and 9, �Tock
B, Fairview Adaition. Propertp is on Evergreen Avenue between Drew and
Cleveland Streets and is zoned R-2.
6. �ommission's consideratian of:
!�„ Letter from �lrmory �oard, Clearwatef' n�ational Guard.
B. Letter from Clearwater So.ftball Association I�corporated.
C. Engin�er's report on curb and cost of pavin� aL SecoraiChurch af �hrist
Scientist� "
D, Eas�ment £rom Raymond H. Center et ux. .
E. Letter from WaTfe, & Bonner
F, Letter From Paul R. 9gnetv wi�� rQference to easem�nt on Druid Road
for water Pipe,
G. Letter from L. 0. fiester, County En��:neer with reference to Sanitary
Fill (East Drew Stree�)
H� Renewal of License with Ho�ard the Trader.
I. Report on cancella�Gior., of ^lax CerLif�cate for St. Matthews First
Baptist �hruch.
J. B.epor�. by Mr. Norten, Right of tiday Ag�nt for Myrtle Avenue..
K. Letter from J. Tweed McI�Iu3.l�n with reference to a greement wiLh Mr.
William L. Bassett.
L. Zetter from Specia.T Events Committee with reference to Shufi'leboard Club.
M. Report on Dredging in Clearwater Bay.
A. Plat of Brookhill Subdivision.
0. Report �.wi�h�' eference to Industrial Park.
?. Commmssion's con�ideration of ttems irom City Attorney's Office:
A, Ordinance ��16, annexation of East Druid Estates.
B. ResoluL-ion concerni�g Bayshore Drive.
C. Consideration of amended Iease with YWCA for Greenwood Park Branch.
Continued
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D. Resolution'changing name�s of streets in Druid A�res, Second Addition.
E. Consideration of escrows agreement with Gre�nwood Apartments Carapany.
$. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any other item not on agenda will be considered with the consent of t he
Commissian.
Adjournment.
Commission acting as i;rustees for the Pension Plan.
Mayor and Ci:,y Commissioners August 17, 1956
City of C3,earwater, Florida
Re: Bids on Sewage Sludge Digester
Received Au�ust 13. 3956
Gentlemen:
In connection with t'tie bids taken in connection �n�ith subject project
on August 13, 1956, please be advised that we ha�re checked and t abulated all
bids received. Attached herewith is a complete tiabulation of these bids for
your informat�on.
' Your attention is directed to the fallowing facts concerning uhis
project and t he main reasor.s covering..the recommendations for award:
Having fu11 knowledge of t he serious difficulties whzch have been
experienced by t he Citp in connection with the stability of t he �xisting digester
unit, xt was our purpose to design �this unit on suah a basis that neither settling
nor craciazng of the structure would occur. During the dPsign periac�, a series
of test borings were made at the proposed site. The results of these test borings
were utilized in the desion and resulted in some changes in the final dQsign after
th� preliminary work was completedo
Also in order Lo secure the best possible type of construc*.ion for this
installation, alternate bids were requested on the latest type of concrete cons-
truction which would provide �he Ci�y ivith a type of uniti w�iich would be best
suited for t his �articular type of usage. Computations of final costs utilizing
this type of design as against the conventional design wibh full consideration
being given to the foundation conditions found to exist at the plant site indir.ated
only a slight difference in final construction cost. Thereiore predicated upon
thase facts and t he fact that t,he alternate (gre�tressed design� will undoubtedly
provide a more durable and usable unit and due to its prestressed design will
resist cracking. and Lhus eliminate leaka;e should any se�tlement occur. In
addition to the fact �hat the low bidder on the alteraate design agress to complete
the project and have the unit in �,peration some three months earliar than is
possible underthe other bids (which will allow the unit to be placed in operation
during the peak wintzr tourist load)„ �t is recommended that the City award the
contract to the low biddzr under the alternate:;iesi�n, said low bidder being
E. I� Rutledge, St. Petersburg, Florida, in the amount of �"167,200.00, contract
�o be completed within 220 days.
HDB:bm
Enc.
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Very truly yours,
HRILEY, tiVILD 8c kSSOCIATES
COI�SULTING ENGINEERS
�s/ Harold D. B,riley
IKAYOR AND CI^tY CONl��1ISSIONERS, CARE MR F C 14IBDLETON,
CITY P�IGR, CIIY OF CLEARWA7�ER, CL�,ARWATER Fi0
REFERiNCE SEWAGE SLUDGE DIGESTION I��'IPROVEMENT CITY QF CLr,ARWATER,
WE UNDERSZ'AA'D Z`HAi' QUAN'1'ITIES OF REINFORCING STEFL QUOTED WERE
INCQRRECT S`POP REVISED QUAN^tI'1'IES SHOULD iKAKE US LOW ON BASE BID STOP
SHOULD YOU DESIR� '1'0 AWARD US ^1HIS C�NTRAC'P ON REVISED BASE BID, WE
PROPOSE � ALTERNA`l'E ON USING PRESTRESS�D DESIG��i FO�. THE TOTAL
SUM �F �161�,500.00 STOP WE WERE UNABLE TO QUOlE AN ALTEA.NATE AT THE
TI�E OF LE'P^lI�G AS WE DID NOT GEZ' A PRESTRESSED QUOLAZ'IOi� IN SI�FFICIENT
TIME ^10 PREPARE A BID.
EDFLBLUT CON�TRUC'PION COMPANY INC FORT MYERS
$p161�,500.00 FLORIDA WAL^tER J EDELBLUT JR SECRETARY TREASURER
' August 9, 1956
To Mr. Fo C. Middleton, CiL•q Manager
From 0; H� Anderson, Secretary
Sub jeet : EDUIIN R. SA7CON
It is t he Zoning I3oard's recommendation that the request of Mr. E, R.
Saxon for a 1,5 foot set back bn Grove Street be grax�ted as originally
requested in as much as the opposition has furnished us with their
, wa.thdrawal of their disapproval.
f �lttached hereto is original le�tter and sketch.
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CIZ`Y C-0MMISSICIN MEETING
August 20, 1956
Quly 26, 1956
City Commisssion
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemena
The undersigned, being one of �vio persons who appearea before the
City Commission on July 23, 1956, and expressed opposition to the request of
Edwin R. Saxon, for a fifteen foot set back on Grove Street for t he lot locatsd
on the Northwest cnrner of Grove Street and Glenwood Avenue, hereby withdraw
that opposition, and hereb�r specifically agree to t he fifteen foot set back.
Yours respectfully,
�s/ G. J. �aerbelt
1511 Grove;�treet
July 26, 1956
City Commission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
The undersigned owner oF Lot �, Block "A�� of Crestlake Subdivision
hereby consents th the request ;,F Edwin R. �axon for a fifteen foot set back
on Grove Street for the lot lo�ated on the Northwest corner of Grover:Street
and Glenwood Avenue. This property mf Mr. Saxon is immediately adjacent to
mine on the East.
Yours respectfully,
�s� Col. Paul F. Freeman
1506 Grove S+,
JuZy 2fs, 1956
City Gommission
City of Clearwater, Florida
Gentl,emen:
The undersigned, being one �f twa persons �,ho appeared before the
City Commissior, on July 23, 1956, and expressed opposition to t he request of
Edwin Fc. Saxon, for a fifteen foot set back on Grove Street for the lat located
on the Northwest aorner of Grove Street and Glenwood Avenue, hereby withdraw
that opposition, and hereby specifically agree to t he fifteen foot set back.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ J. Styles Hoghland
1501 Grove St.
$/9/56
`Po Mr. F. G, Middleotn
From Mr, 0. H. Anderson, S�cretary
�ubject,; FRAA'K VZDAL (Gonaalo Ga�cia)
It it the 2oning Board'a recommendation that we grant •che request of Frank Vidal
for a 12 foot set-�back �n l�i � and the North � of Lot 6� Block 4., Nlandalay
Subdivision, under the hardship ruling. Other homes on the street are built with--
in that 12 foot s�t�back.
Attached hereto is original ;le-tu�.r of request and sketch.
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Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary
Zoning Board
City Ha11
Clearwater, Fl��rida
Dear Mr. Anderson:
August 2, 1956
Re: Lot 7 and Nor�h � of Lot 6,
Block 4, i�andalay Subdivision
I am representing Frank Vidal, who is buying the eaptioned property.
Please place this item on the agenda for t he Zoning B'aarc� io consider at its
next meeting! and then kindly forward it tb the City �ommission for t he
commission to consider:at public hea�ring at �ts next meeting.
I respectfully request that F.rank Vidal, be allowed to construct.:_a dwelling with
a set-back of 12 feet instead �f with the set ba�k x-equirec� by the Zoning 0e�rdinance.
Enclosed please find a aketch of the �ot in question and the surrouding area�showing
set-backs o#' adjacenb properties, as you know the lots depth is very limited, this
limited degth of t he �:ot would make it u��s�61e unless this request be gr�ented.
I will appreciate your promptn:ess and courtesy in this regard,
Most sincerely yours,
/s/ Gonzalo Garcia
P. S. This was one of the problam lots on �he seawall and groin project.
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CITY CON�+lTSSION MEETING
August 2A, 1956
2o Mr. F. C. hiiddleton, City Manager August 9, 1956
From Mr. Oo H. Anderson, Secretary
Sra�jct CITY OF CLEARWt1'I'Ec�
It is the ZoningBsard*s recommendation that the request of t he City be
recommended to the City Commission for acc�ptance �n�e� non�aonforming use for 1:he
purpose of constru�:tiang a iire station on the North 330 feet of t he South 3$0
feet of the East 165�feet, more-or-less, of t he �outheast qu a",ter (,:E�) of t he South-
�east quarter (5E�) of Section 11, Township 29 sou�h Range 15 East less the East
30.0 feet fo� Weber Avenue Right-of �?�y , as it is �e lbest and most lo�ical location�
fo� t he fir� station.
�ttathed her�to is original. letter of request and sketch.
August 2, 1956
l�ir. 0. H. �lnderson, Secretary
City Zoning Board
Clearv�ater, Fl�rida
Dear NJr. Anderson:
'Phe City wishes to construct a fire station on the following described City-owned
property which is in the vicinity of Drew Street and Weber Aanue:
The North 330 feet of the South �F�1 f�et of the East 165 feet,
more-or-less of the 5outheast qua�ter (SE�) oi the Southeast
qu�rter (SE4j of Sectio�ll, Township 29 South, Range 15 East
less th� East 30.0 feet for �ieber Avanue RighV-of�uay..
This property is now zoned R-1�.
I am advised by the City Attorney tha� a public hearin� under the hardship provision
of t he zoning act should be conducted. I will �gpreciate•� your submitting this
matiter ia the Zoning Board for its recommendation, after which the City �lerk will
schedule a public hearing at t he first possible meeting oftheCommission after the
rec�ipt afthe recommendation from the Zoning Board.
For the use ofti�e �oning Baard, I am attachin� a sketch indicating �he approximate
location of the station. I will app�pectiate yaur returning the ske�ch with tPie
Eoard�s recommendation.
You will note the existence of a winding road designated "A�.rpark 1;oa�Tt in the
vicinity of this tract. :Ct is the intention of' the•Commis:>ion to xeloc�te temporar-
ily the portion o� this roaa which passes through the tract to be used for the
fire station �i�� and eventually to open Weber lsuen��: for its full ].ength.
ac: City Clerk
cc: CiLy Atta�ney
Encl.
Very truly �ours,
�s/ F. C. M�.ddleton
C it y Mari,�er
F. C. Micidleton, �ity Man�ger August 9f 19$6
From 0. I-I. Anderson, Secretary
Subject Leon �. Desneux (George Smith)
It is �� Goning Board's recommendation that we grant a permit under ncn-conforming
use for�he construction of a one unit residence on the bae� 90 feet of t he Eastern
portion of Lots $ and 9 of Block B of Fairview AcYdition, in view of the faet that this
is very deep property and will not cause crowdinz; of buildings and appears to be a
logical use c�f the psoperty.
Attached hereto is original letter of request and sketch.
The Zoning Board
Ci�ty of Clearwater
ClearwaLer, Florida
Auguat 6, 1956
Dear Sirsc
Please permit we to present at your next meeting, Thucsday, August �th,
an application to construct a single familg residen�e on portions of LOTS $ and9,
BLOCK ��Bn of FAIRVIE� ADDITION, according to Plat Book 5, page $5, on behalf Qf
the owners Leon C. Desneux.
There is now located on the west or front 120' of said lots a du�lex,
under the zoning of R-2 assigned to the�e lo�s andthe ocaner desires to erect a single
iamily dwelling house on the rear 90' of said two lots.
Reference tothe plat will sho�v these lots have �iidths, fronting on Ever-
green Street, no�th and south, of' S0� each and depths of 210'. Because af the 50T
width�, the two lots would have to be used together to accommodate buildings with
required side line clearance.
On application, the owner was advi�ed very properly by the building Inspector
that no other building could be srected on these lots. He, therefo�e, seeks ralief
from the zoning B�ard on tne basi� of haraship resulting from the lack of use t�o
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August zo, 1956
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which these very deep lo1:s may be put unless an additional building ca�: be
er}�ected thereon. A sketch sh�wing locatiqn of present and proposed building
wi11 be presented at the hearing, the duplex�in an area 100'"x 120� and the
proposed one-family dwelling on plot 100� �c�90t.
Thanka.ng you far your consideratiun, I am
Respectfully,
GWS�M /s/ George V�T. Smith
The Ciiy Commission
City of Clearwater
Glearwater, Florida
7 August 1956
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to an Agreement betv�een the City of Clearwater and the Ar.mo�y
Board of the State of Florida, entered into the 3rd day of Novemb�r 1q�2, the
City oi Clearwater contributed the sum of �20,000.00 to the t�Clearwater Armory
Construction Fund" for the purpose of constructgrrg a� National Guard Armory in
the City of Clearwater. A si.miliar Agreement was entered into between the Armory
Board of the State of Florida and the Boaad of County Co�issioners of Pinel]a s
County. Under this Agreem�nt, the County of Pinellas also contnibuted the sum
of �20,000.00 ta ihe ��Clearwater Armox�y Construction Fund«n Under the provisions
af the aforementioned Agreements, the Armory Board is required to reimbursa the City
oP Clearwater an3 the County of Pinellas in the anount of one-half of a}ty funds
remaining upon completion of the Armory.
The is to advise th.3t all work contemplated under the Agreements has
ueen completed and there xemains in the "Clearwater Armory Construetion Fundm
the sum of �1,9$0.11 which the Armory �oard desirzs to liquidate in�brder that
the account may be closed and a complete statement of all funds e xpended might
be �urnished:to the Gztq of Clearwater as provided by Article $ ofthe aforementioned
Agreement.
In se�eral similar iastances, counties and munscipalities have requested
the Armory Board to transmit th.e residue of funds availab�e to the Maintenance
Fnnd of the National Guard Pos+., to assist in the maintenance of the Armory. This
can only be done upon authonization of t he Ci�y.
It is respectfully requested that this office be advised by the City of
Clearwater as to whether or not they desire the State Quartermaster to process a
voucher to the State `Preasurer ior paymient of the remainin,� funds in the amount of
�990006 to the City of Clearwater or th the ^�daniraenance Fund, Company K, 211th
Infantry Regiment, FNG�T.
Very truly yours,
cc: lst Lt. Frank �. Benedict, Jr. /s/ Ralph W. Cooper, Jr.
C. 0., Post of Clearwater Colone�, GE, FNG
State Quartermaster
August 3, 1956
`Ph� Honorable Francis Middleton,
City i�Ianager,
Clearwater, Florida.
Dear N1r. Middleton:
For a considerabl.e periad of Lime prior to June of 1952, it seemed as thou�h
the City rommi$sioMers were determined to permit commercial development of t he bottom
of S�Gevenson Cr�:ek. Because I could get very litt2e support in my position opposin;
this and itz an �ffort to prevent any such action, I placed an ad in the Clearwaier
Sun in the form of an open letter to the Commissianers not to permiL private
interests to exploit the creek beds but that the bottoms be retained for the sue
of the public. Subseouent to that time, Stevenson Creek was quite a controversial
item. In t he original article in May of 1952, I off.ered to donate �500.00 to
help develop t he projeat.
At that tine, I had in mind the property not being filled in to the extent that it
has been , I ielt that mors of t he water should be conserved. HovrEver, I am
very happy that Lhe presPr�t Gommissioners have �een f7.t to dedicate both the
bottoms and the land that has bGen pumped in for the use in the future of t he
citizens and zhat this area will never be a subdivisiono
I knot�� that Lhe Cit� has many problems in connection with finan�es and althought.
I realize the enclosed �heck of �250.00 will not go verj� far in assisting in the
development of whatever plans the Commission has for t he property, I hope that
others will come in and make donations. As soon as cthers respond and � soon as
the Citiy gets something else started up that v�ay, I tivill be glad to add t o�:he funds.
The enclosed check is �o L•e used only in the develop�ent of Stevenson Creek.
i�4HW : me
�OC-Herbert Brown, P4ayor
Boax`d of City Commissioners,
Samuel J1. Roberts
W. E. Stran�, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Very truly yours,
/s� tti. H. �'Joife.
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CITY COi'�LtiiISSION MEFTTNG
August 20, z956
Ivfr. Francis Middleton,
City NIanager
City of Clearwz�er,
Clearwater, Fiorida
August 13, 1956
Re:' Sanitarv Land Fi11 - Dbrtheast Clearwater
Dear Sir :
- This will confiru� our conversation concernin� �n� b�ginnir�mf a sanitary land
fill located adjacent to Drew Street Extension.
Pinellas County proposes to operate and maintain a sanitary land fill at above
loaation for the benefit of the City of Clearwater and any and all other garbage
collectors, private individuals, or others�that might be interested in making
use oi this facility.
'1'he Cuunty propose$ to operate,:this sariitary land fill in conform�ty with, and
under tih� regulations and supervision of the State Board of Health at all times,
2'Yzis operation will be carried out for t he entire week, with the exception of
Sundays.
We propose to place the r_ecessary equipment for the covering of this garbage and
debris, and to leave same at th� site at all times. Our forces on the site will
consist of Foreman, a Dozer Operator, and a Laborer�
Insofar as costto the City of Clearwater is concerned we feel_�liat we can adequately
handle all garbage as required #'rom the Gity for the presenta City budgeted figure,
nameZp, �11,000.00 per annum. We likewise propose to charge all other collectors
for the disposal of additional garbage as might be }�rouoht to us.
It is our intenti.on to ,,;perate this facility on a non profit basis for the entire
area within this section of the County. We will, of course, have to collect
sufficient revenues in order that periodic replacement of equipment can be rnade,
S9e likewise pr�pose to clean up and clear, and make available a former Borrow Pit
area lying on the East of US 19 and adjacent to Coachman overpass, £or tY�e disposal
of debris, leaves, trees, st�Fumps, etc.
In line with this proposal it wi11 be necessary that the area presently used
by the City and lyin,g West of Belcher Road and South of Ulmerton Rde will have to
be closed due to commiiment to the General Electric Cornpany.
It i� our inten�ion t�o have this service available for any and all Saptember l, 1956.
Would appreciate hearing from you and confirmation of the foregoing insofar as the
City of Clearwater is concerned, �s quickly as possible.
LOH ���y truly yours,
nr L
cc Dewey T. i�orris, Zoning Director
cc Board of County Cornmission
s . 0. Hester
County Engineer
August 1,�, 1956
ivIz�. Fran.cis Middleton, City Nianager,
City of Clearwater,
Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Sir: Re�-Clearwater Shuffleboard �lub
August l, 1956 letter requesting
allocation �75Q.00 for Tournamer�t
Jan. $, 9, & 10, 1957, Natti �penr:
�ingles,
This committ�e has considered the <data cantained in t he above letter requesting
an appropriation of �750.-00 which, it is stated, wil:l cover half of t he sxpected
expense of trophies, luncheons for all players, pl.acards and etc.
It would seem t hat Clearwater/is grga��y�onored by being selected the meeting
place of the 53rd semi-annual National Open Singles Shuffleboard Tournament and should
profit all a long the line.
T�?hryis committee, therefore, unanimously reconunends the requested appropriation of
'N'lS�e��e
Respectfully submiti:ed,
�s� W. C, Wells
WCW-m Chairnian Special Events Committee
City Commission Meetin�
August 20, 1956
R E 5 0 L U T I 0 I�T
�No. 5b�-1 — — —
HHEREAS, the City of Clearwater owns property lying North of
Cleveland Street and immediately East �f Giearwater Bays across which
ihere is a dedicated right-of-way f'or Bay �hore Drive, and
WHEREAS, the City has indicated its intention to pave and use
for public parking purposes a portion of said property in conjunction
witr .�.ts development of Coacnman's Park and
WHEREAS, the City wishe� to make a mstter of record its inten-
tion t�.hat�by said use of said pro�erty that Bay Shore Drive shall not
be deemed to be vacated, and further wishe� to �sure prese�t and future
owners of tracts A and B of Sunset Court Subdivision of a right of ingress
and egress to a nd from saicl tracts A and B so long as said Bay Shore Drive
is not vacaLed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City
of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled, as follows:
1. That .;.t has no present intention to vacate the existing dedication
of t hat portior� of Bay Shore Drive running Nc;rth and South from its te; minus
or_ the South with Claveland Street to its northern terminus with Clearwrater
shallanottbetdeemedrto�bedauvacatianPoftsaidtdedicatedreasementP�king p;�rgoses
2. That providing said dedicated easement has not been previously.
vacated by formal resolution ofthe Citg Commission ofthe City of Clearwater,
Florida, at such time in the future as t he then owners o£ t racts A and B. o£
Sunset Court Subdiviszon shall have actual need of accessto a nd from said tracts
A and B far the purpose of serving improvements on said property, the City of
C1earY�ater agrees to provide the neaessary unobstructed right-ef�way along said
easement f�r two-way uehicular tiraf£ic to a nd from said tracts A and B.along
and across said dedzcated easement.
to im rove said nothing herein contained shall require the City at its expense
P portion of Bay �hore Drive other than as such improvement is now
b�ing made for t he purposes above set out.
PASSED AnD ADOPTED, this the 2Oth day of August, 19�6
Attest:
/s/ Lucille B, Bell /s/ Herbert I�4. Brown
Acting City Auditor and C1eEk Mayor-Co�missioner
RE SO LUT I QA7
Z�IHFREAS: Tt has been determined by the City Commission o:i the Qity of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below shoul"d be cleaned and
cleared of weeds, grass and underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice
and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should elean such p�operty
and charge the costs thex�eof against the res�ective property.
ROW 1'HLREFORE BE I`1' RESOLVED by the City �omm,.ssion of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in sard
City shall be cleaned and cleared of weeds, �rass, and underbrush within ten
(�,p) days ai'ter noti�e in writing to t he owners thereof to cb s o and that
upon £ailur,e to comply with said notice, the City shall perform such clean�ng
and clearing and charge the costs thereof against �he respective properties in
accordance with Section 12$ o�?the Charter ai the City of Clearwata�,. as amended.
04VNER : PRQFE�tTY
Bdward N, Guy, :�Q� N. ureenwood, �ity Lot $, �lock $
County Club Acdition
Cora:fH.Giroux ^ ' , .Lot 15, Block g
, 521 S. AlrnondSt.,FallRiver, �6ass. Country Club Additiori
FASSED AAD ADQP`PED BX THE City Comraission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, This 20th day of Au��; , A,D� 1956
AITEST: /s� Herbert M. Brown
Lucille B. Bell Mayor-Commissio'ner
Acting City Auc3itor and Cle�k
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
G7HEREAS; it has been determined bp the City Commission ofthe City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the pro�ert� described below should be cleaned af
weeds, grass and � or underbrush, and thut after ten (10) days netice and failure
of t he owner thereof to do so, the City Should �lean such property and char�E the
costs thereof against the respeci;a_ve property� .
�ontinued
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CI'rY COMNIISSION MEETING
August 20, 1956
(Continued)
NOW THER�FORE BE IT RESOLVED by the CitS� Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said
City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and / or underbrush within ten (10) days
after notice in writing to the owners thereof to do�so and that upon fai,lure
to comply with said noti.ce, the City shall perform such cleaning and c�arge
the costs thereof against the respecicive properties in accordance with Section
12$ of' the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended.
NAN1E DESC RT P�EION C05T
Laura K. Stoddard Lots 24 and 25
305 Coronado Dr, Bloak B
Gity �res'c Lake Hark �10.00
Pasquale Gigliotti Lot 2� lass S 20'
�11 Isabella Rd. and Lot 2$, Block B
Connellsville, Pa. Crest Lake �ark 10.00
Gharles Walker Lots 1, 2, 4, 5,
410 Magnolia Block J
City Keystone Manor 20.00
Della Barker Lot 16 �
4240 Jackson Blvd. Block B
Chicl�ago, Ill. LaJolla 5,00
c/o Chas. L. Haas
John A. Walls Lot 2�
131�. Cleveland Iongview 5„00
City
Merle Chamberlain Lo�s 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1$
726-1$t;h Ave. I�. E. Block C
St. Petersburg, Fla. McVeigh Sub. 'lst add. 35.-00
Otto G. Hinger Lot 11
bla�nolia Dr. Block C
City McVeigh Sub, lst add. 5.00
syron R. Eohmar Lots 3 and 4
2�01 - 22nd St. S, Block �, Unit A
S�. Petersburg, Fla. �kycrest 10.00
Byron F. Lohr�ar Lot 4
$lock A., Unit B, Skycrest 5.Q0
St. Pauls Evangelical Luthern '
Chnrch of Clezrkater M&B - 3B-60$$J & 60$�JA
Clearwater, Fla. Beg. at NE corner of S�turn to
Gulf to Bay Blvd,, run N 2$0'
E 25ot s 140� wiz5t s 140� wlz5�
to POB
M&B -3A-fj0�$J$;-�eg.•. at . NW; .. _ , ' '.
cor of Mars and Gu1f to Bay Blvd run
N11i.0' W125' S1L�0' E125' to PoB less E
57:�3t
Lot $
B:1ock A, Unit '7
Skycrest
MBcB 13-29-15 ( $ ) 5637-B1
Beg. NE corner Gulf to Bay and
�Ieteor N150' E170t 5150' W170'
Lot 27
Sun.nydale Sub.
Arthur Rutenberg, etal
201� Gulf to �ay
City
V�Tm. A, Moser
13 Awood Place
Fsuffalo 25, N. Y.
Paul J. Chipello
b29 Cleveland St.
City
Nels Lu�din
1112 3unnydale Dr.
�i�y
Fi�rino Fiorentini
19�.1 Edgewater Dr.
Citq
Lot 2$
Sunnydale SuU.
10.00
7.00
5.00
�.00
5.00
5.00
PASSED AND ADOP^aED BY THE Gity Gommission ofthe City of Clearwater,
.Florida, This 20th day of Au�• , A.D. 1956
A1"PEST - �s/ Hei•bert M. Bnawn
/s/ Lucille �. Bell Mayor-Commissioner
Acting City Auditor anc�AC:lerk
J ��
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CITY CJMMISSION �iEETING
August 20, 195b
Honorable City Commissioners August l�, 1956
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Ewployees' Pension Fu}�d� you
are hereby notified that William L. Compton, Mechamic & Welder, �ity Garage
has been.duly examined by a loca� physician and designa�ed by him as a'�First
Class�� risk.
'1'he above employee began his service with the City on February 6, 1956
is under. 45 years of�age (born L'eb. 10, 1921) and meets the requirements of our
Cii�il Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisdry Committee that he be
accep�ed into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of
The Employees} Pen�ion Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane,Chairman
/s/ Dorothp Roth
/s/ Dick Nelson
August 20, 1g56
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gsntlemen:
As Trustees of�the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you
are hereby notified that in view of the attached letter from Mr, Francis C.
Middleton, who has completed 30 years service with the C'ity, that the Adviaorg
Committee recommends that he be retired at a peasion of �443.$0 per month which
amount is arr�ived at as �ollows:
`rotal wages paid for last five years �44,3$0.1$
Average per year $�$76��3
Average per month 739.b7
2% x ?39.67 14..7934
30 yEs, service x 1k.7934 �443.$0 monthly Pension
Mr. Middleton meets all the requirements for retirement under our
Pension rules and has given the City many years o£ good service.
The Pension �ffective Sept. 1, 1956.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY CO��IITTEE of t he
CItp Employees' Pension Fund
/s� Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dic�e Nelson
/s/ Dorothy Roth
O�tL'TNAi�G,E �16
�N ORD'TATANGE ANN�S1CIhG A POTiTIOI� OI�' AGKPsAGE
K14���'N AS �AS7` DRtTID ESTATES, TNTO `i'HE COAFORATE
LI�lI`1'S OF �HE CT7'X OF GLEARWATPsR, FLOitIBA,
A�CORDING TO_ ^1HE PROVISIOAS GF SECTI�N i�71.0�.,
FL�RTDA SI'AZ'U^1ES, ANA i'ROU'IDTN� FOR EFFz�C1IVE DA^1L
OF ^1HI5 ORD.TIvARCE.
�;4NLfiEftS, tk�e City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
eaaGted Ordinance No. �12, on June �5, �.95bg wk:ich ordinance declared the
intentio� of the said City i:o anne� a portion of acreage known as East
Druid Estates, in�Go the corpora�� limits of t he City of Clearvrater, and
t:�FS�REAS, said �rdinance was pub�is�hed nnce a week .for four
consecutive weeks in the Clearwater Sun, a new�aper puUlished in tha Git�
of G1ear�vater, Florida, prooi of which gublicati�n is hereto attached, and
«H�R��9, more t;han thirtp clays has expired sittce the enactment
of Ordinance l�o. 712, and no registerad voter o� the City af Clearwater,
no ovaner o� rea� estate:�intne ierritary �o be annexed, �d no person whom-
soensr has object�ed to auch a nnexation or has applied ta t'he Circuit Court
of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in.and for Finellas Gounty, Florida, se�G�ing
forth any objectiQns to s�zd annexation, and
t�'H�:REAS, a11 of tiie provisions of Section 171.0y. Florida Statutes s
have been complied with,
I,iOTti, ^1Hi,R�F�RE BE IT t�RD�TNED BY THE GITY C017TiISSIONERS OF 7H� C ITY
flF GLEiiR�4AT�R, FLORIDA:
Sectian l, The Ci:y of Gle�rv�ater, acting bp and throu�h ii�s
City Commission, bp the authority an� 1ander the provisions of Section I71,0�.,
Florida Sta�utes, hereby annexed into the corporated limits ofti-ie Gity af
Gl�arwater, Florida, and re�efines the boundarT lines of said �itg so as �o
i;zc��de r.he� ein the folloY�ing:
Rrom the PIor�hvaest corner of t}�e SQUTHE�SZ QU.AAT�R (5E�) of Sec�ion i3,
Townsl�ip 29 SouGh, Range i5 8ast; run South 0 deg. 39� 55"`East along
the l�orth andSauth C=:nter 7.ine of s3id Sectaon 13, a distance of
1��9043 feet to �Y�e 40 acre line; �hence South $9 deg. 13' S1" East;
along �he 1�0 acre lina 31.0 f�e�. for P.Q.B.; thence�oui;h $9 deg. 13'
51" East, along Lhe 1�0 acre lin,e I�51,14 f�et; thezce South 0 deg. 29i
47" ���st 260,� �ezt; #,hence Sout,h $9 deg. 13� 519� East 210.@ feet•
thence So�th 0 deg. 2� T 4.7+� t�est �.20.0 feet; thence R�orth $9 �e�, � 13 �
5ltt ��est b63.22 feet; ther_ce North 0 rieg. l�Ot 15�t East 630,0 feet tp
POB; Iess the �orth 339.0 feet now 1yin� within the City of Clearwater
city liraits.
Said praperties consiiLutiag a portior, of lands which the owners have
indicated ax�e to be platted and known as East Uruid �s�ates.
Section 2. The £oregoin� property is hereby zoned as �ollovrs and the
Ci�y Enginezr is hereby directed to incorparate into and set out and show upon
the Clfficial �oning RSap and other oFiicial maps of t he City of Clear��ater the
foregoir.g proper�y, toge�her taith its zoning as fo�lowss
Last Druid Es�ates - ttIt-3,n
The property in the a£oresaid subdivision novr within the corpora�e�:
li��its �:�Gh�;ity bf Clearv�aL•er is shawr� on the Of£icial 'Lonin� ,dap
as ttR-1►►.
Seetion 3. This ordinar.ce shall become effective ira�aediaGely upon
its pasaage.
PAS$ED ON FIR51 ftE,1�DII4ii AuFust 13 , 1956
PA�SE}3 ON SEC9ND FiEADING Au�ust 13. I956
PkS��,� ON `�HIRD !�ItiD FINAL
REIIDIRTG �tdD �DDPTED 1�u�ust 20, 1956
AT:t'�S'� :
Lueille B. Hell
Ac�ing Citp Auditor �:nd :C�E�k
/s/ Herberti bi. B�ocvn
Mayor-Cou�,missioner
J (� d
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