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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January '7, 1957
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, January'r, 195'7, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
Mayor-Commissioner
Conuni ssioner
CommissJoner
Commissioner
Comm1.ssJoner
JJewi s Homer
James H. Watk1.ns
Muyur-Cununlssiuncr Elect
Commissioner Elect
Also present were:
G. Weimer
O. W. Allbritton, III
W. D. Booth
S. 1ickton
Acting Ci ty ~1allagcr
i\sst. City Atturney
ActIng Police Chief
City Engineer
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown. The invocation was given by
the Reverend Paul M. Kinports of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Clearwater.
Commissioner Roberts moved that the minutes of the regular meetlnc; of December 31st
be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member :i.n \'/ri ting. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The Clerk administered the Oath-of-Office to Mayor-CoITunissioner Elect Lewis
Homer, Commissioner Elect W. E. Strang, Jr., and Commissiuner Elect James H. Watkins.
Ret:lrlng Mayor Brown presented Mayor Homer wi th the gavel as a symbol of the office
of Mayor and e~pressed appreciation to all City officials and employees whose
cooperation made his work easier. Mayor Homer assumed the Chair and commended
Mayor Brom1 for his years of service to the City. He pledged himself to the
service or the people of the City. Retiring Commissioner Bohannon thanl{ed his
fellow Commissioners for their cooperation and promised tu continue to work for the
best interests of the City. Con~issioner Watkins pledged his best efforts to the
people of Clearwater in th:Ls work. Conuniss.Loner Strang rene\'led his statement to work
with the Mayor, Commission and the City employees to keep this City clean and growing
and to see that all persons receive a fair deal in the City.
The City Manager presented four bids for domestic water meters for the Utility
Department. The bids were opened and read as follows:
Badrrer Meter
f4:r~2-g0 .-00 --
6,512.00
8, 304 .00
166.40 ea.
141~ .84 "
295.36 II
Neptune Meter
$-41;~:mCr:-OO - .-,-
6,512.00
8 , 301L 00
166.40 ea.
144.84 II
none
Rockwell Mfg.
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6,512.00
8,304.00
166.40 ea.
149.94 "
305.76
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60.58 11
113 . 31 II
170.30 11
149.94 \I
305.76 II
COllunissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Manager for tabulation
and brought bacle to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanimously.
The Manager presented eight bids for 7,500 feet of four inch galvanized pipe
with an alternate for blaclc pipe. The bids were opened and read as follows:
Ellis Machinery, Tampa
Peerless Fla., Clearwater
Adams Supply, Ocala
Ray Birlcbec!{, Dunedin
Industrial Supply, Tan~a
Cameron & Barldey, Tampa
Epperson & Co., T~mpa
Davis Meter, Thomasville, Ga.
$9,595.50
9,546.75
1.2729 pI" ft.
9,975.00
9,513.75
9,497.25
9,612.75
9,612.75
ill terna te
$~052 .5-0-
8,013.75
1.0685 pI" ft.
8,550.00
7 , 980 . '75
7,964.25
8,079.75
8,079.75
Commissioner Roberts moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the Purchasing
Department for tabulation and return at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner ~vatl{ins and carried unanimously.
It \'l8S reported by the Manager that two bids had been received for one new
motorcycle to replace one which was being traded in as it had been damaged in an
accitdent. The bids were read as follows:
Floyd's Motor & Boat Sales, St. Petersburg
Pucketts, St. Petersburg
no bid
$1,186.45
The Manager recommended that the bj.d be awarded to Pucketts of St. Petersburg.
Commissioner Strang moved on the City Manager's recommendation that Pucketts of
St. Petersburg be awarded the contract for the new motorqycle j.l1 the amount of
$1,186.45 and the proper officials be authorized to execute the contract. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 7, 1957
In regard to the bids received December 3rd on a re-advertisement on compre-
hensive automobile liability insurance, the City Manager reported that thc three low
bids were submitted to the cffice of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Florida
to chect to see that they were in accordance with the filings on hand at his office.
He stated a letter from the Insurance Conunissloner reported that the bids were checked
by his office and that the rates as reflected 1n the bids were in accordance wJth tho
filings. The Manul3er recommended accept,i ng the 10\'/ bid of :~2, 317 . 56 from L. G. Abbett
(General Accident). Cununissioner Strang mCJved on the Ci ty Manager IS recorrunendat.1.cn
that the L. G. Abbett Company be a\'/arded the bid for the ceomprehcnolve auto liability
insurance for the Cl ty i'1ect in the '-lm{)Unt (If $2,317.56 and that the proper ufficials
bc authorized to execute the contract, this being cr'nsldercd the lcwest and best bid.
MCJt~.on was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and car'ried unanimously.
Commissioner Roberto suc;~estcd because of the time it consumes for the
Conunission to open the bJ ds during Conunission meetings that the bids be opened 11-. public
by the City ManaGer 1.n his office. Conun:i..ssiL,ner Roberts moved that from this day on
providinG there are no bids set up to c()me in under the old arranGement that all bIds
for purchases of the City be opened in public by the City f\1anager and the necessary
tabulation be done and that the tabulation be submitted then to the Commission in its
final form \'/i th the rcccnunendati ons (Jf the Ci ty Manae;er. flJot:ton was seconded by
Commissioner \'latldns. Conunissioner StranG stated that he opposed the motion in the
form it \'laS presented as he did not thinJc the Commission should delegate the authority
of opening the bids as it was n former pollcy several years ago to have bids opened in
the Manager's office and there wus considerable criticism from the bidders at that
time but since the bids have been opened by the Commission, there has been no
criticism. He suggested holding a special meeting to open bids. CommiSSioner Insco
suggested holding the matter over to the next meeting for a \'/ri tten opinion from the
Ci ty Attorney. The Mayor as}\.ed if Commissioner Roberts would accept a postponement
of the motion until an opinion could be secured. Commissioner Roberts withdre\'l his
motion subject to a vlri tten opinion from the City Attorney.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the request of Mr.
George B. C~lsselJ. for Mr. John Cosgrove for a setbaclc of fifteen feet from Lantana
for Lots 7 and 8, Block 45, r,1andalay. Commissioner Roberts reported that although the
Zoning Board had reconunended granting the setbacJ{ the matter had been delayed to
secure a defini te pIcot plan from Mr. Cosgrove. After studying the plot plan sub-
mitted by ~w. Cosgrove, f1r. Ralph J. Holden, o\mer of Lots 1 and 2, Block 45A,
withdrew the objection he made at the former hearing. Commissioner Roberts moved
'that the request of f1r. George B. Cassell for Mr. John Cosgrove for a setback of
fifteen feet from Lantana for Lots 7 and 8, Block. 45, f\7andalay, be approved in
accordance ,'li th the reconunendation of the Zonin[; Board. Motion was seconded by
Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced to consider installation of an eight inch sanitary
sewer in the area bounded by Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Franklin Street and Hillcrest
Avenue. The Engineer s~ated that this area was not included in the original Boulevard
Heights Subdivision project as the ovmers reported at a Public Hearing that they
l,'/ere not interested but now there ,'las some difficulty with the septic tanks and a
petition had been presented signed by eleven property owners requesting the sewer.
He said a preliminary hearing had been held with about thirteen property o\~ers
oresent out of the seventeen 0\111erS affected and Mrs. John R. Parl{er, owner of
Lots 7, 8, 26, 27 ar~d part of 28, Bloclc C, Boulevard Heights, ViaS the only objector.
He estimated the total cost of the project at $6,800.00 or .045 per square foot.
Mrs. John R. Parker objected to the estimated cost of the assessment for her property
on the square foot basis, but did not object to the project. It was pointed out
that Lots 25, 26, 27, and 28 were in the middle of the bleck and since the alley
formerly serving them had been vacated, there was no access except through other
property. The Engineer reconunended Jnstallation of the sewer in accordance with the
plan he had prepared and recomme:1ded the assessment on a square foot basis but said
it could be done on a front foot basis cr by the nurr.ber of lots involved if the
Comrndssion so desired. After having held this Public Hearing and heard no valid
objection, Commissioner Strang moved that the installation of sanitary sewer and
appurtenances in the area bounded by Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Franklin Street and
Hillcrest be approved and that the r'lanaeer and the Engineer be authorized to taLe
bids and the project be assessed to the property owners in the method outlined by
the City Engineer. l\1otion \'/as seconded by Conunissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Comrndssioner Insco requested to be excused at 3:20 P.M. for the purpose of
going to Tallahassee for the Governor's inauguration and asked that Item 8-B,
~mster Plan, be discussed before he left. By consent, the Commission agreed to skip
Item 8-A, Letter from City Attorney with reference to seawall lines, temporarily,
and consider Item 8-B.
In response to the request of the ~myor, Mr. Arthur Kruse, Planning Board
Chairman, introduced the members of the Planning Board present, ~w. W. E. Harries,
Mr. Robert Levison and Mr. R. W. Reade. The Mayor read a memo from the Planning
Board recommending that a comprehensive master plan be prepared for the City and
that due to the rapid gro'rth of the City, the Board felt that preparation of this
plan should be completed at an early date and also that employment of the consulting
services of an expert planning organization would expedite this plan. The Mayor
stated that as a former member of the Planning Board he heartily recommended pro-
cedures to adopt a master plan. Commissioner Roberts asl{ed whether such a plan
would include streets, traffic, water, sewerage, etc., and what area it would cOver
and if it would reach into the future so it would not be obsolete in a short time.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January '(, 195r{
Mr. Kruse explained that the Planning Board was now only requesting instructions
from the Conunission to find out and advise the Conun1ssion as to how best to prepare
this plan so it would be comprehensi ve and \'lould cover future requirements of' the
City. Upon the recommendation of.' the Planning Board, Conunissioner vlatl{ins moved
that the Planning Board be authorized to continue this study and come back to us
with def:i.nite plans. Motion was seconded by COlTunissioner Roberts and carried unani-
mously.
The Assistant Ci ty Attol.~ney read a memo regarding the status of.' Ordinance 698,
the proposed Seawall Ordinance, which explained that it had been conSidered on
February 6th and 20th, 1956, and the City Attorney was requested to make a comparison
between the proposed seawall ordinance, the enabling act and the act establishing
the Pinel1as County \vater and Navie;a tion Control Authori ty. Commi ssioner Strang
cOnullented that a map had been prepared by the City Engineer establishing a proposed
seawall line but that the enabling act aaid that tile Corrunission must estab1i sh a
reasonable line and many owners have r:1.parian ri~hts extending 800 f'eet to the channel
so it was dif.'ficult to create a reasonable 11ne. Mayor Homer suggested holding a
series of Public Hearings on the subject by brealdne ~!p the area on the mainland
and on the beach intu several sect:i.ons and recommended that act:ion be tal<en now
while the submerged land is valued at a posoible $300.00 an acre rather than wait
until the property has been engineered f'or a subdivJs:I. on and the approximate value
would be much increased. Commissioner Strang suggested that the Engineer be authorized
to set up and advertise the Public Hearings for so many blocks or so many hundred feet
at a tilne and that the hearings be held at night as official Commission meetings.
Co~nissioner Strang moved that the City Manager be authorized with other proper
off.'icla1s to advertise Public Hearings pertaining to the Sem'lall Ordinance in accordance
with standard practice as soon as reasonable notice can be g1ven the property owners.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
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The Engineer presented a letter fronl Mr. J. B. Miller, Chief of Water Supply
and Treatment Section of the State Board of Health, which stated that approval of
the water distribution systems for Sunset '-!ighlands Subdivision and Suban Subdivision
was being held up pending receipt of information from the City of Clearwater as to
when the proposed six inch main replacing the present two inch main in Sunset Point
Road would be installed to serve these subdivisions. The Engineer recommended
installation of a twelve inch main in Highland Avenue from Palmetto to Sunset Point
Road at an estimated cost of.' $33,000.00 as the most econorrdcal way to supply those
subdivisions since the twelve inch main would be large enough to supply future needs
in that area. Commissioner Strang pointed out that Mr. Al Rogers~ developer of
Sunset Highlands Subdivision, had applied for annexation but this could only be
done by ref.'erendum since the property was 110t contiguous to the City. Commissioner
Strang suggested the possibility that the City might pay tile cost of the twelve inch
main f.'rom Palmetto to the City limits and share the cost of the remainder of.' the
twelve inch main with the developer. Mr. Rogers stated that his subdivision already
had connections on the existing two inch line and did not feel he should pay a large
part of.' the cost of the trunk line as others would eventually be tapping on the same
line. Commissioner Strang pointed out that although the Commission has discussed
supplying Sunset Highlands with water and sewer service there has never been any
formal approval by the Cow~ssion of.' such service. The Mayor suggested that a good
policy should be developed for a tapping fee program based on acreage o\~ed~ then
others would ray a share when they corne in on a main line. He suggested asking
the City Attorney to render an opinion on the equity and legality of tapping fees
outside the City. Commissioner Strang suggested that the Manager be requested to
report as to whether the City has the money to spend for this water main.
Commissioner Watkins moved that the Commission ask the City Attorney to render an
opinion on the subject as soon as he possibly can. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
A letter was read from Mr. W. E. Miller, 1640 Ewln~ Avenue~ requesting sanitary
sewer connections for a portion of property (232 x 665') located outside the City
limits south of Belleair Street at the end of Prospect Avenue as he wished to
develop it as a trailer court. The letter stated he would be w~lling to have the
property annexed into the City. The Engineer recommended supplying the sewer as
septic tanks are not suitable in a congested area. By consent, Mr. Miller was
requested to prepare a letter applying for annexation of his property.
Commissioner Roberts suggested the City should have an ordinance to require
an additional sewerage charge per lot to cover the cost of expansion of' or additional
capacity needed in the disposal plants. The Engineer stated that this was being
done f.'or new subdivisions in the Skycrest area to pay for an eventual addition to
the Skycrest Disposal Plant. By consent~ the Attorney was aalced to render an opinion
as to how to establish such a new program for the whole City.
A letter was read from Vw. Leslie H. Cutler, President of.' the Gulf to Bay Motor
Court Association, protesting the proposed temporary rerouting of State Road 60 ~rom
Gulf to Bay west on Court Street to Fort Harrison Avenue. CommissionerStrang said
he had pointed out at the last meeting that the portion of Court Str0et from
Hillcrest to Highland would need widening and repaving before handli11g more traffic.
Co~nissioner Strang moved that the matter be tabled and that the City Manager request
the State Road Board Engineers to return and consider the problem in more detail as
the Commission f.'eels that Court Street will not handle the increased traff.'ic; also
that the letter from Mr. Cutler be received and made a matter of record. Motion was
seconded by Commdssioner ~ltkins and carried unanimously.
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CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING
January '(, 195'7
Tl~e Manager presented a water main refunding contract in the amount of $29,000.00
ror mains to be installed in a portion of Del Oro Groves Subdivision by the developers,
Messrs. Elmer Granun, James McDaniel, N. L. Klrlcland, Jr., Forest Dean, and also an
eusemen t for the installation of the trulL; Ij .le f'r0m North Haines Road to the
subdJvJsiun through property in SectJon S)-2:.}-lb owned by Mr. H. Be":,,nier and Mr. C.P.
Saclari des. Mvtion wus seconded by Conuni ssl oner Strang moved that the proper
offJclals be authorized to execute the refunding contract with Del Orc Groves, that
the proper officials be authorized to receive the easement for recording and that Del
Oro Groves developers be allowed to tap on the City's 811 line on North Haines Road
at no tap f'ee due to the fact that they are going to run the 611 main from Haines
Road to the subdtvision at their expense. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner
Roberts and carried unanimously.
The Assistant CIty Attorney read Resolution 57-1 whic~ would adopt Highway Plan
MR-l prepared by the Planning Board dated December 13, 1956, a copy of which was
attached to the Resolutlo11 showIng right of way widths and building setback lines as
approved, and which wOllld give notice to the property owners and the general public
of the Cityls intention to cumply with this plan for proposed right of way widths
for nel'/ constructJon of roads. Conunissj,oner Strang moved that Resolution 57-1 be
passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Conuniss,~oner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented on its second readJng Ordinance 729 which would
define and make illegal the offense of operating a vehicle at a speed greater than is
reasonable and proven under the conditions then existing. Commissioner Roberts moved
that Ordinance 729 be considered on second readJng by title only with the unu.nimous
consent of the Conunission. Motion was seconded by Commiss.Loner Strang and carried
unanimously. The Ci ty I\ttorney read the OrdinaJlce by ti tIe only. Coromi ssi oner
Roberts moved that Ord.i.nance 729 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion
was seconded by Conunissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 729 in full on its third reading. Conunissioner
Strang moved that Ordinance 72S be passed on its third and final reading and adopted
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 730 which would define and make illegal the of'fense or "following too
closely" was presented by the Attorney f'or its second reading. Commissioner Roberts
moved that Ordinance 730 be considered on its second reading by t~t1e only with the
unanimous consent of' the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title only.
Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 730 be passed on its second reading by title
only. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Roberts and carried unanj.mously.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 730 in full on its third reading. Commissioner
Strang moved t11at Ordinance 730 be passed on its third and fInal reading and adopted
and the proper officials be authorized to exeC1lte it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried una1limously.
Comm1.ssioner Roberts reported that a statement had been presented from Mr. R. B.
Norton~ Right of Way Agent for Myrtle Avenue, and it was postponed for a conference
to discuss the work. He stated the conference had taken place with several members
of the Corrun.iss:~,on present and the work should be completed this month. Conunissioner
Roberts moved that the Commissien approve the fee for ser'rices from Mr. Ralph Norton
in the amount of $1,500.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
Corrunissioner Strang said that Conunissioner Insco had requested him to ask that
the City fvlanager checl{ the Navaj 0 Parl\: resurf'aci ng worl<..
Corrunissioner Strang moved that the car al1o\'lance of the Ci ty Manager be allowed
to Mr. Gerald Weimer while he is Acting Manager, retroactive back to November 24,
1956. Motion was seconded by Commiss~oner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The ClerIc suggested that the Commission have a Resolution dra\'ln to establlsh
when the regular meetings of the Conuniss:~on will be as recommended by the City Charter.
By consent, the matter was deferred for further considerat,on.
The Clerk suggested that the Commission as representing the people of Clearwater
have a Resolution prepared directed to the Director of Internal Revenue of this area
asking that a representative be sent throuGhout the income tax period to advise the
ci tizens concerning their taxes. COlTunissioner V!;':""ltkins moved the C::,ty tJIanager be
authorized to \~rite in behalf' of the Mayor and City Commission requesting such a
representation. Mot::.on was seconded by Conunissj.oner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Clerk was requested to prepare a list of present City Boards shewing the
expiration date of the terms of' the members with copies to each. Ccrnmissloner.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Co~~lssiol1 and actlng ~s Trustees of the
Pension Fund admitted Walter Dudley, Laborer, Public Service DepRrtment, a:ld Leroy
Fountain, Maintenance Man II, Public Service Department, to membership in the Pension
Plan on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and
carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M.
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CItY COMMISSION MEETI~G
January 7, 1956
January 3, 1956
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
W. E. St. ra n g , Jr.
J.- N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
Mayor Elect Lewis Homer
Commissioner Elect James H. \lJat.kins
Commi ssioni~rs :
Gen~lamen:
The Ci~y Commission will mee~ in Re~lar Session on Monday, January 7, 1957,
in che Cit.y Hall AudiLorlum for t.he purpose of discussin;~ t.he items listed
on t.he a~tached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very ~ruly yours,
/5/ G. B. Weimer
Acting City r4anager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of January 7, 1956
City Hall Auditorium
1: 30 P .111. HEGULAR
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Clearwater, Flarida.
December 31, 1956.
Homer and Commissioners
Invocation, Rev. Paul M. Kinsport., 104 Aurora,
Approving ~he minutie s of the Regular Meeting of
Installation of Mayor Commissioner Elect Lewis
Elect W. E. Strang, Jr. and James H. Watkins.
Five minute recess.
Openir~ of bids for:
A. Domestic Water hecers.
B. 7500' of 4" Galv. or Black fipe.
C. lilot.orcycle for t.h3 Police Department.
6) Awarding of" bid for Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for the
C1ty Fleet.
7. Public Hearings:
A. Continuation of" request of Mr. George B. Cassell f"or Mr. John Cosgrov e
for setback of fifteen fect from Lantana for Lots 7 and 8, Dlock 45,
Mandalay. (Northeast corner Kipling Plaza and Lantana)
Installation of" Sanitary Sewer an~ppurtenanoes in the area b~unded
by Gulf to Bay Blvd., Franklin St. and Hillorest Ave. '
8. Comm1sl;10n's cons:l.dera:tion of":
A.. Let.ter from the City Attorney with reference to Sea'~al1 Lines.
B. Master Plan
C. lvater l-Iain installation on Highland Avenue .
D~. Letter from W. E. }aller with reference to making connection on City
Sanitary Se""er. (Prospect Avenue and Bellea:l.r St.)
Letter from Leslie H. Cutler, President of Gulf' to Bay Motor Court
Association. ,
F. Del Oro Groves Subdivision.
9. ColDJ1d.ssion's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Offioe:
A. Resolution adotp1ng Highway Plan MR-l.
B. Second and Third Reading of Ordinanoe 4F729, defining and making illegal
operating a vehicle at a.speed greater than reasonable under existing
oonditions.
Second and Third Reading ot Ordinance 1~30,def1ning and making1l1egal
the offenSe or "follpw1ng too Closely."
10. Any item not on tne agenda will be considered with the consent of the
ColIDIdssion.
Adjournment
Commission acting a~ Trustees for the Pension Plan.
4.
5.
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C.
8 - A. Mayor-elect HometB Request
8 - B. Mafor-olect Home~s Request
8 - F. Old :Item
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CI1'Y COMMISSION MEE1'ING
January 7, 1956
December 21, 1956
City Commission
City of Cleaawater
Florida
At.t en t. ion:
Cit.y Manager
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~he new owners of Del Oro Groves have requested that I write for the purpose
of obtaining permission to connect on t.o t.he eight inch water main on Highway
90, known as Haines Road. for t.he purpos,;; of sUFplying the subdivision. I have
at.tached t.o this lett~r a proposed sket.bh of the w~ter main, which I have been
advised has been approved by Sidney Lickton. City Engineer.
It is sincerely hoped that. t.his mat.ter can be arranged without additional costs
to my clients. as they have indicated th~t they would make arrangements with the
owners of t.he property lying between Haines, Road and t.heir property and install
the mai n from t.he point indicat.ed on Haines Hoad to their P1f"O per,ty. at no expense
t.o the City. It. is of course understood that all Lho work will be approved by
t.he City.
Your early co nsiderat ion of th is matt. er wi 11 be great ly appreci ated. as t hey have
already ordered several car loads of pipe :md are most anxious to get this sub-
division underway. Since this is the last undeveloped property within the City
of Clearwater it should add substantially to t.he City revenue through taxes.
rhe developers are anxious ~o cooperate very closely wit.h the Cit.y, but would
appreciate an y consideration shovm t.hem as th ey paid a high price for t he land and
are only get.tir.g ';,-3/4 lots :per acre..l.he developers aave already made arrangements
to pave tihe streets in the subdivision but would appreciate any consideration
that the City would give in clearing those stireets that actuallyoout on Old Tampa
B!'lY. I'4ost of these lit.tle short. streetis are still in t act, whereas the brick
street.s in the subdivision were removed by tihe City of Clearwater many year.sago.
With besL wishes for tihe holiday season. I remain.
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/s/ Robert W. Wilson
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19$2 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, Fla.
January 2. 195~.
~~. Gerald Weimer. Acting City Manager.
Gi ty Hall
Clearwat er, Fla.
Dear Sir:-
We t.he members of the Gulf-tio-Bay Motor Court Association and other motel
owners want to appear in a cody at the next meeting January 7th GO protest
routin~ highway 60 to Court Street..
We oelieve this would"bcfetrimellltal to everybody on Clev"e1andJ Street and part
of Gulf-to-Bay blvd.
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YO'\.lrs truly,
/s/ Leslie H. Cutler
President
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January 2, 1957
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater. Florida
Gentlemen:
As trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pession Fund, you
are hereby notified that Leroy Fountain, Maint.. Man II. Public Service Dept.
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a
"First Class" risk.
'fhe above employee began his service with the City on i:lay 21. 1956 is
under 45 years of age (born Sept. _oS. 1936) and meets the requirements of ..o-fte
our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he
be accepted into membership.
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Advisory Committee ot
Employees' Pension Fund
/Iss~ Paul Kane, Chairman
'/. Dorothy itoth
/s/ Dick, Nelson
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CITY COMMISSION MEE'J.' ING
January 7, 1956
January 2, 1957
Honorable C it.y Commissioners
Clearwacer, Florida
Gentlemen:
As l'rust.ees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you
are hereby notified that Walter Dudl~y, Laborer, Public Service Dert. has been
duly examined by a local physician ard desi!';nated by him ciS a "First Class" risk.
'the above employee began his service wit.h the City on July 19, 1~54
is under 45 years of age (born Nov. 12, 1936) and me. ts the requirr~ments of our
Civil Service. It. is hereby recommended by t..he Advisory Comrnictee that he be
accept.ed into m~lbership.
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/s/. Paul Kane, Chairman
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Dick Nelson
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Honorable 11.'1ayor and City Commission
Planning Board
l'-1ast. er Plan
Jon uary 2, 1957
At a regu18r meet.ing of t..he Planning Board held December 27, 1':;56, it was resolved
chac a comprehensive mast..er plan be fre!ared for the City o~ CleHrwater, as it
is vit.al to the fut.ure welfare of t.he community. Due t.o the rapid grO\'lth of the
City and t.he increase in the many problems with which it. is confronted, it is
necessary t.hat t..he pre parat..ion of t his plan be c omplated at an early date. The
emFloy~ment. of the consultins services of an expert planning organization would
expedice this plan.
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January 2, 1957
Mr. Gerald Weimer
Act in.g Cit y lVlanager
Clear"WCit er, Florida
Dear Mr. \'leiIT.e r:
I am the owner of the follO\~in~ descri bed propercy vlhich is located
jus~ outside of ~he limits of the City of Clearwater at t.he end of Prospect
Avenue, fronting 132 ft. on Belleair 0treet and being 665 ft. deep:
'l'he West One-third (Wl!3) of the East. Three-fifths
(EJ!S) of t, he Northeast One -quarter (NEI!4) of t l~ Northwest
One-quarter (r\Wl/4) of Secr,ion 27, ',l.'ownship 29 South,
ltange 15 East.
I would like r,o develop this propertyas a t.railer court and am com.plying
with Sta"te and County healr,h requiremert.s in conr..e ction therewith. I intend to
insLall a 5ettlement Lank on my properr,y for the collect.ion of sewage and would
like to connec~ C11e set.t.lernent. t.ank t.o the sanit.ary sewer lines of t.he City at
the corner of Prospect. Avenue and l3:e.:Jlleair .:3treet.. I will pay r,re cost of running
t.he necessary line s from "he se"t.t.lement tank to the connect-ion wi t.h the City sewer
and will also pay "the cost of installing a pump which will be required to lift the
waste wat;er from che set..t..lenlent tank to t he co nnect.ion 'Wi th "th e city sewer.
I will, of course, pay the re~uired charges for t.his service. I have dis-
cussed this with t.he Cicy Engineer and believe that my requesc is practical and
that it can be granc\JLi by the Cir,y without detriment t.o che City.
I am willin~ to have this property brought into "the City limits by
proper ordinanc e. At this cime, t.here are less t.han t.en registered vo'bers
residing thereon.
I would appreciate hearing from you in this regard at your earliest con-
venience.
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J AI'WARY 7, 1957
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A liB .:.iOLU'l'ION OF THE CITY OF CLE /1l{\'!:I'r EH, F LaRIDA,
ADOP'lllr\G HIGH\'JAY PL/\N i~lH-l, D^,l'ED EECB}1BI~H 13, 1956,
AH'ltOV IN~i 1 Hl~ h.lGH'1-0F-V.fl\Y WID'l'HS Al\D BUILDI N} SET-
BACK LINES AS ~HQ';a-: 'J.'Hl!.;HEON, AND ,DlfiliG'i'lNG COiiIPLIANCE
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1,I;'HElt EA~, t.he henlt. h, s:-\ fet 'I and '~en eral welfare of the r-.;eneral pub 1 ic
~equirE:ls chat. 3 c tion be t.aken to prolfide a pla n for the ext ensio nand -.;xpansion
of through roads and :;Cl~eet.s ir: l.he City of Clearwnter in order trot traffic can
be safely and efficiently moved chereon; and,
Wlu:..liEf\~, t.he Plannin~ Board of the Cit.y of Clearwace:r Florida hfls
prepar~d and submit.t.ed to t.he Cicy Commission of the City of Clearwater ~plan
which has ~een desi.~nated "City of Clearwater Hi,~hway Plan MR-l" is dated
December 13, 1956, and has irldicated t.hereon in words and fii~ures the proposed
ri~h~-of-w~ widths for new consl.ruct.ion of roads within the limits of the City,
and buildin~ setback lirtes on property frontin:.r; on such roads as shown on said
Plan; and,
. \';'UEREA3, tre City Commission has cjrefully considered said Plan, deems
it. desirable to adopt. l.he sall~ ,'lnd to direct compliance therewith;
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NO\1J, THEREFORE, bE 1'1' H.E~OLVED BY 'fill. Gl'i'Y GOMl:.IS~ION OF THE CITY OF
GLEAR\vA'J..'t:R, ~'LOHIUA, infession duly and re~ularlr assernbled, as follows:
1. ;.1.'hac Highway Plan I~H-l, prepared by lihe Planning Board of the City
of Clearw-:.\t.er, Florida, dat.ed Uecernber 13,1956, a copy 01' which is hereto attached
and by reference made C::i pdrt. hereof, is hereby approved, confirmed and adopted and
by reference thereLO {(lade a F8rt hereof.
2. ~h~t ~he right-of-way widvhs and building setback lines as shown
Bhereon are approvedfand adop ted.
3. That. plats of IlroJ:,osed new subtiivisions submitted to the City for
approval shall be carefully considel'ed with said Plan and that. approval o:f such
plats shall be giver' orly l1i't,cr said plats comply wi1..h the ri~ht-of-way widths
and building setback lines as shown on the said Plan; that applicants Dor building
permit. 5 for co nstruction on premises adjacent to streets 5 hown on said Plan as
proposed traffic ways shall be requested to observe the buildinc; setback lines
as shown on sai d plan.
4. 'l'hat by the adoption of this Re[iolution, property owners and the
general public are herebyg;iven rlotice o:f th is Plan and of the City' 5 intention
hereafter to comply therewith, ani of che fact t.hat buildi~ const.ruction here-
after beyond setback lines'ls shown on said Plan is accor.lplished wit h t he know ledfSe
that. such co nstruct.i on may hereai'cer be removed by 1.. he Ci ty \'~ithout compensa~tion
fran t. he City.
5. 'l'hat certified copies of chis Hesolution shall be delivered to the
Cit.y Manager, the City t;ngineer, the City Building Inspector, and the Chairman of
t.he Clearwat.er Planning B09.rd.
PASSED AI\D ADOf'l'ED, this 7t'tiay of January, 1.957.
/s/ Lewis Homer
i~layor -Cornmis sioner
Attest:
/s/ R. G. Vlh:itl..ehead
City rluditor and Clerk
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ORDIIA.C! 10. 729
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
AMENDING SEC,.IOI 34. CHAP'l'ER 31" QF THE COllE OF
'l'HE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 19501 DEFINING
AND MAKING ILLEGAL THE OFFENSE OF OPEKAT IBG A
VEHICLE AT A SPEED GREA'l'ER 'l'HAN IS REASORABLE
AND PROVEN UNDER THE CONDITIONS THEN EXISTING-
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AID PAR'orS OF ORDINA~ES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING PEIILTI FOR '1' HE
VIOLATION OF SAID SECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS
EFFECTIVE DA'tE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE 01'l'Y 0 OMlUBSIOll OF TtiE
CITY OF CLEAHWA'l'ER, FLOOIDA:
Sect.ion 1. Section 34, Chapt.er 31, ot t,be Code or tbe City of Clear-
water, Flcridat 1950, is amended by adding ttaereto an aid1t1onal sub-sect.ion 1;0
be designated ~ection 34 (b) as follad s: '
"Section 34 (b)
No person shall operat.e a vehicle on a st.reet, alley or other
thoroughfare, with1nthe Oity, at a speed greater than is reasonable
and proven under the conditions and having regard to the actual '
poten~ial hazards then exist.ing. In every event speed shall be
controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person,
vehicle or other conveyan~e on or entering t.he st.reet, alley or
ot.her t.hroughfare in compliance with legal requirements and the
du~y ot all persons t.o use due care."
') Section 2. All Ordinance and parts or ordinances in conflict here.-1th
are hereby repealed.
Sec~ion J. Any person violating t.he prOVisions of said additional
section shall be subject to the penal provisions provided in Section a, Chapter 1
or t.he Code of the City of Clearwater, 1950.
Section 4.
as r oquired by la~.,.
This ordinance sm11 become ef.fect.1ve upon its passage
PASSED ON FIRST READING:
PASSED 0N SECOND READING:
PASSED ON THIRD AND FINAL
READIN;} AND ADOPJ.'BD:
December 31. lQs6
January 7. 1957
Attest.:
/s/ Lewis Homer
Mayor-Commissioner
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
City Auditor and C1ezk
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All. ORDINANCE AME~DING CHAP'fER 31, OF 'eHE CODS or
~~Jir cg~T~~M:~J\~~~U1~~g~~Airoi9~~R~~~~ ~~ L't
TRAFFIC J BY ADDING THERE'!'\') ,\J:,ADDITIOliJ\L SECTION'
i~ nE DESIG~ATSD SECTIOI 6al_~EPININQ AND MAKING
ILLEQA1 THE OFFENSE OF "FOLwWING; ',coo CLOSELY" J
AS HEREINAP'TER SET OUT: Rl!:n~(} ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,
PROVIDING PENALTl FOR THE VIOLA'rIOII OF SA1D
SECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR I'rS EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE III 01U>AINEO BY rrHB CITY COMllllSSION OF 'l'HE OI'!,Y OF CLEJ\RWi\TER. FLORIDA:
~ect.ion 1.. Chapter)1 or t.b.e Code or tbe Cit. y ot Cl.earwat,er Florida 1950,
10 amend~Q by adding thereto an additional section ~o be desIgnated Bactrion
68, to read as follows:
Sec. 68 - EOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY.
"fhe driver of a mo~or vehicle shall not rollo. another
vehicle more closely than i6 reasonable and prudent.
having due regard for ~he speed of such vehicles and
~he trarfic upon, and t.ne condi~ion ot t.he s~ree~, alley,
ar other ~horougbrare.w
Section 2t All ordinances ani parts of ordinances in conflic~ herewith are
hereby repealed.
~ Any pereon violating tne provisions of said additional sectiou
~ubject 1:.0 the penal provisions provided in Sect.ion 8, Chapter 1 of
the Code of the City ot Clearw{it. er 1950.
Seeton 4.
by w.
PASSED ON FIRST READING:
~hi8 ordinance shall become effective upon its passage as required
PASSED ON SECORD READING:
PAS3ED ON '.l'HIHD AND }'INAL
W<~ADIN:~ AND ADOP1' ED:
December 31. 1956
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Is/ Lewis Homer
Mayor-Commdssioner
IS/R- G. Whitehead
Cit.y, Auditor and Ole rk:
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CITY COMMZSSIOId MEETTNG
January 7, 1g57
The Ci�y Commission oi' �he City oi' Clearwater met in regular session at City
Ha11, M�nday, January 7, i957, at 1c,30 P.M. w�,th the folloW-ing members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Strang, Jr.
J. N. B�hannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr,
Samuel J. Roberts
Lewis Homer
James H. Watkins
Also present were:
G . ideimer
0. W. Allbritton,
W. D. Hootr�
S. Lickton
Pnayor-Commiss3oner
Commi. ss3.oner
Commissioner
C�mmissioner
Ccmmissioner
Mayor-Commissioner Eleet
Commissioner Elect
Acting City Manager
III Asst. City Attarney
Acting Police Chief
City Fngineer
The meeting was called �o order by Mayor Brown, The invocation was given by
the Revex�nd Paul i4, Kinports of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Clearwa�er.
Commissioner Roberts moVed that the minutes of the regular meetin� of December 31st
be approved in accordanee ti�ri�h copies furnished each member in writing. Motion
was seconded by Commiss3oner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The Clerk administered �he O�.th-of-Ofiice to Mayor-Commissioner Elect I,eNt3.s
Homer, Commissioner Elect T�I. E. Strang, Jr., and Commiss�:cner Elect James H. Watkins.
kletiring P4ayor 3rown presented Mayor Aomer wi�n the gavel as a symbol of the office
�f Mayor and expressed appreciation to all City officials aL�d employees u7hose
cor,peration made his *�t�rY easier. Mayvr Homer assumed the Chair and commendect
P4ayor Brq�rm for his years of service to the City. He pledged himseli' to the
service of �he people of the City. Retiring �ommissioner Bohannon thanked 'nis
fellow Commissioners £or their cooperation an� pramised to cont�nue tc work for the
best interesta of the Ci�y. Commissioner Glatkins pledged his best efforts �o the
people of Clearwater in this wor�c. Commiss�oner Strang renewed his statement to work
tvith the Mayor, Commission and the City employees ta keep this C�ty clean and growing
and �p see that all persons rece3ve a fa3r deal in �he City.
The City Manager presented four bids for domestic water meters zor the Uti],ity
Department. The bids were opened and read as iollows:
Badger Meter
�`�-E1, 2S0 . 00
6,512.e�
8,304.00
166.4o ea.
144.84 "
295.3h "
Neptune Meter
��-Fl, 2S0 , 00 �
6,512.�0
8,304.00
166.�+o ea.
144.84 "
none
Ftockwell M;: g. Hersey Mi'g .
�k1,2-$0,00` 2�:15 ea.
6, 51.2. 00 60. 58 "
8,304.00 113.�1 "
166.40 ea. 170.30 "
149 . 94 ° l�+g , g� "
305.7� 305.75 "
Commissioner Strang moved that the bic�s be referred io the Manager for tabulation
and brought back to the next regular meet-�ng. Motion was seconded by Gommissicner
Tnsca and carried unanimously.
The Manager presented sigl2t bids ior 7,5��0 feet of four iizen galvanized pipe
with an alternate foz� b1aGk pipe. The bids were opened and read as iollows:
E11is Machin�ry, Tam�a
Peerless �'� a, , ClearUrater
Adams Supply, Ocala
Ray Birkbeck, Duneclin
Indlzstrial Supply, Tampa
Cameron & Barkley, Tampa
Epperson & Co., T;�mpa
Davis Meter, Thomasville, Ga
$9�595•50
9,5�6.75
1.2j29 pr ft.
°�975.00
9,513.75
9�4g7.25
9,612.75
9,612.75
Alternate
,002.50
$,913.75
1.0685 pr i�.
8,55o.oa
7,9g0.�5
7�964.25
$,D79.?5
$�079.75
Commissioner Raberts moved that t;he bids be aecepted and referred tia the Purchasing
Department for tabulaticn and retuz°n at the next meeting. Mct=on was sscanded by
Commissioner 4Vatkins a��d carriad unanimously.
It tivas repor�ed b�r the Manager that t.ro bids had been recei�red #'or cne neza
motorcyc7_� to replace one whi�h waa being traded in as it had been damaged in an
acci�EdEnt. The bids were read a.� £ollows:
F1oyd's Motax & Boat �al.es, St. Petersburg no bid
Pucltetts, St, Petersburg �1,18a.4�
The Nlanager recorrunencled that the bic3 be awarded to Pucketts of St. Petersburg.
Commissioner Sirang lnoved on the City Manager's recommendation tizat Pucleetts of
St. P�tersburg be awarded the contract i'or the netiv motor�ycle in the amount of
�i1,186.45 and the proper ofiicials be authar3.zed to e:cecute the contract, Motian
was saconded by Cortuniss:ioner Insco and carried unanimoksly.
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CTTY COD�'fISSIaN MEETING
January 7, 1957
Tn regard to the bids received December 3rd on a re-advertisement on c�mpre-
hensive automobile liability insurance, the City A'Ianager reported -�hat the three low
b3_ds t�rere submit�ed to the office of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Florida
to checlt to see that they were in aecordance with the filings on hand a� his nffice.
He stated a lettEr from the Insurance Commissioner reported that the i�ids tivere clzecked
by his office and that the rates as re�lected in the bids were in accordance With the
filings. The Managex recommended aecepting the low bid of $2,317.56 i'rom L. G. Abbett
(General Accident). Cammissioner S�ran� moved on the City Manager�s recommendatlon
that the L. G. Abbett Company be ativardad the bid for the campreher�sive auto 1iab31ity
insurance for the City fleet in �the amount of sy''2,317,56 and tnat the proper officials
be authorized to execute the contra.et, this be�,ng aonsidered the la�vest and best bld,
Mation was seconded '�y Commissioner Raberts and carried unanimous.ly.
Commissioner Roberts suggested because of the time it consumes for the
Commiasion to open the bids cluring Commission meetings that th� bids be openad in public
by the City Manager in hiu office. Commissioner Roberts moved that from this day on
provid3ng there are iio bids set up �o come in under the o1d arrangemen� �hat a11 bids
for purchases of the Ci�y �e ope�ed in public by the City Manager and the nee�ssary
tabu:l,ation be done and that the tabulation be submittea then �o the Commission in its
i'ina], form with the recommen.dations of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by
Cormnis�ioner U/atkins, Commissioner Strang stated that he opposed thP motion in the
form it was presented as he did not thinlc �he Commission should delegate the authority
of opening the bids as it was a former policy several years ago to have bids opened in
the Manager's oi'�ice and there �vas consideraple criticism from the bidders at that
time but since the bids have been opened by the Commiss�on, there has been no
criticism. He sug;ested holding a speci��.l nieet3ng to open, bids. Commissioner Insco
suggested "nolding the matte� over to the next mee�ir_g 2�r a wxitten apinion #'rom the
City At'corney. The Mayor asked if Commiss3.oner Roberts would accept a postponement
of the motion until an opinion could be secured. Commissioner Roberts withdrew his
motion subject to a zari�ten opinion from tY;�:; Cit� Attorney.
The Mayor announced the continuation �f the Public Hearing on the request of Mr.
Geoz�ge B, Cassell for Mr. Jqhn Cosgrove f'o�, a setback of fifteen feet from Lan�ana
fer T,ota 7 a�zd 8, Block 45, i�'Iandala�r. Commissioner Rober�s reported that although the
Zoning Board had recommended granting the setback tYf.e matter had been delayed to
secu�e a definite plat plan irom Mr. Cosgrove. After studying the plot plan sub-
mitt�d by Mr. Cosgrove, Mr. Ralph J. Holden, ot+mer of Lots 1 and 2, B1ock 45A,
withdrew the object�,oiz he made at the former hearing. Commiasioner 13.oberts moved
�hat �he request of Mr. George B. Cassell for Mr. John Cosgrove for a setbaclt of
fifteen feet from Lantana for Lcta 7 and 8, Blocic 45, 1�4andalay, be approaed in
a,cco�dance with the recommendation of the Zening Board. Motlon t�ras seconded by
Comm3.ssioner Insco and carr3.ed unanimously,
A Public FIearing vaas announced to consider installation of an eight inch sanitary
sevrex in the area baunded by Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Frar.�ci.in St�eet and Hillcrest
Avenue. The Engineer s�ated that this area was not included in the original Boulevard
Heights Subdivisi�n project as the ovrners reported at a Public Hearing that they
were not interested but now there tivas some dif�iculty with the septic tanlcs and a
petition had been presen�Eed signed by eleven property owners requesting the sewer,
He said a prelim3nary hearing had been held urith about thirteen property owners
present out of the seventeen aurners afi'ected and Mrs. John R. Parker, awner of
Lots 7, 8, 26, 21 and part of 28, Bloclf C, Boulevard Heights; was the only obRjeetor.
He estimated the total cost of the pra�ect at .�'pG,800.00 or .0�45 pe.r spuaxe foot.
Nirs. John R. Tarker objected to the estim�.�ed cost of the assessm�nt for her prcperty
on the square foot basis, but clid not ob�ect to the project. It vras pointed out
that Lots 25, 26, 27, and 2.8 t,rere in the middle of the block_ and since the alley
formerly servin:g them had been vacated, there �vas no access except through other
prapert;�, The Engineer recommended installation of the sewer in accordance wi�h �Ehe
�1an he had pieparec� and r�commended the assessment on a square foot basis but said
it could be done on a front foot basis or by the number o£ 7.ots invol�ved -� f t12e
Comm�.s�ion sr� des3red. After• having held this Public Hearing and heard no valid
object3.o�, Commissioner Strang moved that the �11S�allation af sanitar,y seurer and
appurt;enances in the area bounded by Gulf to Bay �oulevard, Frankliri Street and
Hlllcrest be a�pr-oved and that the Manager ancl the En�ineer be author•ized to tal�e
k��.ds and �he project be assessed to �he property oZvners in tl�e method outlined by
the City �ngineer. P•Zotion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unar_imously,
Commissioner Insco requested to be excused at 3:20 P.P�. for the purpose of
going �o Tallahassee for the Governor's inauguration and asked. that Item 8-8,
Master Plan, be discussed before he left. By consent, the Cominission agreed to ski�
Item 8-A, Letter from City Attorney with referenc� to seawal7, lines, tempararil�r,
and consider Item 8-B.
In respon�e to the request of the Mayor, I�r. Arthur Kruse, Planr.�ng Boaxd
Chairman, introduced the members o�' the Planning $oard present, Mr. t�l. E. Harries,
Mr. Robert Levisori and Mr. R. UJ. Reaae. The Mayor read a memo from the PTanning
Bc�:rd recommending that a comprehensive mastex plan be prepared for the �ity and
that due to the rapid growth of the City, the Board felt tha� prep�,ratio>> of this
plan should be completed at an early date and also that emgloyment of the consulting
services Uf an exp�rt planning organization would expedite this plan. The Mayor
stated that as a former member of the Planning Board he heartily recomm�nded pro-
cedures to �,dopt a mas�er plan. Comm3.ssioner Roberts aslted whether such a plan
wau].d inelude streets, traFfic, water, sewerage, etc., and what area it would cover
and if it taould re�,ch in_to the future so i1> would not be obsol�te in a short time.
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January 75 1957
Mr. Kruse e:,cplained that the Planning Board was now only requesting instruc�ions
from the Coruniss�on �o find aut and advise the Commission as �o how best t� prepare
this plan so it t�iould be compreizensive and ��tould cover future requirements of the
City. Upon the recommendati.on of' the Planning Board, Commisslone� Watkins moved
that the Planning Boarct be atzthos�ized �a continue thls study and come back to us
with definite plans. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried �znani-
mously.
The Ass;stant City Attorney read a memo regarding the status of Or.dinance 6g8,
the proposed Seawall Ordinance, t�7hich explained that it had been considered on
February 6th a�1d 20th, �956, and the Cit3T Attorney was requested to make a comparison
between the pro�osed sea�vall �rdinance, the enabling act and the act establ3,shing
the Pinellae County ti+later and Navigation Control Authority. Commi.ssioner• Strang
commented that a map had been prepared by 'tne City Engineer establ.ishing a proposed
seaU�a11 line but that the enabling act said that the Gomm3.ssion musL eRtablish a
reasonable l�.ne and many ot+mens have riparian rights extending 800 feet to the channel
so it was difficult to create a reasonable line. I�fayor Homer suggested hold�.ng a
series of Pub1:Lc Hearings on the subject by breaking up �he a-rea on the mainland
and on the beach in�o several sections and recommended that artion be taken now
while the submerged land is valued at a possible $300.00 an acre rather than wait
until the property has been engineered for a subdivision and the approximate value
would be mach increased, Commissioner Strang suggested that the Engineer be authorized
to set up and adver�ise the Public Hea�ings for so many bloeks or so many hundred feet
at a time and that �he hear�.ngs be held at night as official C�mmission meetings.
Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager be au�horized v,rith other proper
o£ficials to advertise Public Hearings pertaining to �he Seawall Ordinance in accordance
with standard practice as soon as reasonable notice can be given the property ovrners.
Mo�ion �vas seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously,
Commissioner Insco left the meeting at this time -- 3:20 p.M,
The Engineer presented a let�er from '�'lir. J. B, Mi11er, Chief of Water Supp�y
and Treatment Section of the State Board oP Health, which stated that approva.l of
tlie water distribution systems for Sunset Highlands Subdivision and Suban Subdivi�ion
was being he].d up pending receipt of information from the City of Clearwater as to
when the proposed six inch main replacing the pres�nt tUro inch main in Sunset Point
Road N�ould be installe�. to servs these subdivisions. The Engineer recommended
installation of a twelve inch main in tiighland Avenue from Palmetto to Sunset Point
Road at an estimated cost of y�33,000,00 as the most ee�nomi�a� taay to su�p�y those
subdivisions since �he twelve inch main would be large enough t� supply future needs
in that area. Commissioner Strang pointed out that Nir. A1 Rogers�., develbper oi'
Sunset Highlands Subdivision, had applied for annexation but this could only be
done by referendum since the property was not co:�tiguous to the City. Commissioner
Strang suggested the possibility that the City migHt pay the cost of the twelve inch
main from F'alme�to �o t1�ze City limits and share the cost of thz rema�nder of the
twelve inch main with the develoner. Mr. Rogers siated that his subdivisian already
had connections on �he existin� two inch line and did not feel he should pay a large
part of the cost of the trunk line as others would eventually be tapping on the same
line, Commissioner Strang pointed out that although the Commission has discussed
supplying Sunse� Highlands with vrater a,nd sewer service there has never been any
forma3 approval by the Commission of such servica. The Mayor sugges�ed that a good
policy should be developed £or a tappirig fee program based on acreage owned, then
others would. pay a share vrhen they com� in on a main line. He sugoes�ed asking
�he City Attorne�r to iender an opinion on the equity and legality of tapping fees
outside the City. Commissioner Strang suggested �hat the Manager be requested to
report as to whether the City has the money to spend for this wa�er main,
CorrurLissioner Wa-�kins moved that the Commission ask the City Attorney to render an
opinion on the subject as soon as he possibly can. Motion was seconded by
Comm3.ssioner Roberts and ca�ried unanimously.
A letter was read from Mr. W. E. Mi11er, 1640 Ewin Avenue, requesting sanitary�
sewer connections for a portion of pr�operiy (,]32 x 665�� located outside the Gity
limits south of Belleair Street at the end of Prospect Avenue as he wished to
develop 3.t as a trailer court. T11e leiter stated he would be willing to have the
property annexed into the City. The Engineer recommended supplying the sewer as
septic tanits are not su3.table in a congested area, By consent, Mr•. Mi11er was
requested to prepare a letter applying for annexa�ion of his property.
Corru�zissi�ner Roberts suggested the City should have an ordinance to require
an additional sAwera.ge charge per lot to cover the cost �f expansion of or ar�ditional
capacity i�eeded in the dispos�.l plants. Z�.e Engineer stated that this was be,',ng
done for new subdivisions in tYae Skycrest area to pay for an everrtual addition to
tY�e Slcycrest Disposal P1ant. By consent, the Attorney was a�ked to render an cpini.on
as to how to ea�ablish such a new program for the whole City.
A letter was read �rom Mr. Leslie H. Cutler, President of th� Gulf to Bay Mo�or
Court Association, protesting �he proposed temporary reroutin� of State Raafl 6C1 from
Gu1f to Bay west on Gourt Street ta Fort I;arrisun Avenue. Commissio�er�Strang said
he had pointed out at the last mee�ing that the portion of Court Str�et from
Hillcrest to Highlancz would need widen�.ng and repaving before handling more tra�fic.
Comrn3asioner Stran� moved that the matter be tabled and that the City Manager request
�he State Road Board Engineers to return and consider the problem in more �.etail as
the �omm�ssion feels that Cour� Street tvil]. not handle �Yt� increased traffic; also
�hat the letter from Ntr. Cutl�r be reCeived and ma.de a ma�ter of record. Motion was
seeonded by Commissioner W�.tklns and carried nnanimously.
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CITY COMMIS5r01J MEE`1'ING
January 7, 1957
The Manager pre�ented a water main re�'unding con,�ract in the amotult of $29,000.00
for mains to be installed in �. portion of Del Or� Groves Subd3�v�sion by the developers,
Messrs. Elmer G�amm, dames NicDaniel, N, Z. F�irkland, Jr., .F'orest Dean, and also an
easement for the installation of the tx°uns: li:�e from �Torth Haxnes R�ad to the
subdivision through property 3n Sectlon g-29-16 owned by Mr. H. Bennier and Mr. C. P.
Saclarides. Motlon ivas seconded b� Commissioner Strang moved that the pr�per
officials be au�horized to execute the refunc?ing contract with Del Oro Groves, that
the proper officials be authorized to rece3.ve the eaaement for recording and that Del
Oro Groves developers be allowed ta tap on the City's 8" line on North Haines Road
at no tap fee due to the fact that they are going to run the 6" main from Haines
itoad to the sabdivision at their eYpense. Motion was second.ecl by Commissioner
Ftober�s and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attoxney read Resolution 57-1 whiCh would adopt Highway Plan
MR-1 prepared b� the Planning Board dated December 13, 1956, a copy af which was
2ttached to the Resolution showing right of way widths and bu�lding aetback 13.nes as
approved, and which wauld ��ve notice to the property owners and the general public
of the City's intanti�n to comply with this plan for proposed right of way widths
for new construetion of road.s. Cor�m�ssloner Strang moved that Resolution 57�1 be
pasaed and adopbed and the proper afficials be author�zed to execute it, Motion was
seconded ry Comm3ssloner Rcherts and carried unanimausly,
The City Attorney presented on its second reading Or�.inance 729 whieh would
define �nd make illegal the offense oP operating a vehicle at a speed gr�ater tnan is
reasonab�e and proven under the conditiors then existing. Commissioner Roberts moved
that Ordinanae 72g be considered on second reading by title only with the unai�imous
consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously. The City A�torney read �che Ordinance by title on].y. Commissioner
Roberts moved that Orclinaizce 729 be passed on its secand read�.ng by title only, Motion
was sec�nded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 729 in full on its trnird reading. Commissioner
Strang moved that Ordinance 72y be passed on its third and f3.�al reading and adopted
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimous�y.
Ordinance 7'�0 which would define and make illegal the �ffense of "followin too
elosely" was preaen�ed bg the Attorney �'ar its second reading, Commissioner Roberts
moved that Ordinance 730 be considered on its second reading by title on1J with the
unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously, The City kttorney read the Ordinance by title only.
Comm3ssioner Strang moved that Ordinanee 730 be passed on its second reading Uy title
only, Notion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimottsly,
The City Attorney rzad Ordinance 730 3.n full on 3ts third reading. Commissioner
Strang moved that Ordinance 730 be passed on its thlyd and firxal reading and adopted
and �he proper officials be authorized to execlzte it. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Raberts reported tha� a stai;ement had been presented _fram Mr, R. B.
Norton, Right of Way Agent for Myrt].e Avenue, and it vras pnstponed f'or a conf ere�ce
to discuss the work. He stated the conference had taken place Vrit12 several members
oi the �ommission present and the work should be completed thls month. Cammi�sioner
Roberts moved that �he Comm�ssion approve the fee for serJices from Mr. Ralph NortQn
in the amount of $1,�UO.AO. Motion was seconded bs �^,ommissioner Str•ang and carried
unanimous2y.
Commissioner S�rang said that Commissioner Insco had requested him, bo ask that
the City Mana�er ch_eck the Navajo Park resurfacing worlt,
Co�ssioner S�rang moved Lhat the car allowance of the City Managex be allawec�
to i�7x�, Gerald We3mer while he is Acting Nanager, retroactive back to November 24,
195n. Mo-Eion was seconded by Commiss�oner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The Clerk suggested that the Commission have a Resolution drawn to establish
when the re�ular mee�inos o�' the Commission will be as recommended by the City Charter.
By consent, the mat�er was de:ierred.for furtner c�nsiderat:Ion,
The Clerk suggeated tha� the Commission as representing ttze people af C7earNrater
have a Resolution prepared directed to the Dir�ctor of Interna7. Revenue oz this area
asking that a representative be sent throu�?zout the income tax peri�d �to adviae the
citizsns cancernin� their �Eaxes, Commiss3.oner Watklizs moved the City Manager be
authorized to write in behalf of the Mayor and City Commission requesl:ing such a
representation. Mot�:on was seconded by Corrnnissionex� SWrang and carried unanimously.
The Cler�k c+tas rec}uested to prepare a Z3.st o� present City Boards showin� �he
expiration da.te of tha terms of the members c�rith copies to each Ccmmissioner.
The Commission now adjourned as the Ci�y Cornmission and act!r_g as Trustea_s uf bhe
Penslan Fund admitted Wa7.ter Ihxdley, Laborer, Public Service Department, aild Leroy
�'ountain, Ma3.ntienance Man II, Public Service D�partment, to rriembersh:ip in �he Pension
Plan on a motion by Commissioner Strang wh3.ch was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and
carried unanimously. There being no furthex� busiress to com� befare the Board, the
Yr}ee�ing was adjc�urned at 4:35 �.M. `
Attest: ay-� ssl.on� --_�
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CI'1'Y CQNII�IISSIOIC P4EE'i'Ii�G
January 7, �956
January 3, 1q56
I�tayor Gommissioner Herbert N. Brown
Cornmisszoners: jAl. E. Strang, Jr.
J.- N• �ohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. RoberLs
��iayor E1ect Lewis Homer
Commissioner ElecL Jarnes H. Watkins
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Re�ular Session on P4onday, January 7, 1957,
in the City Hall Audii:orium for the purpose of discussin� the items listed
on the a�tached agenda. Meeting time will �e at 1:j0 P.i+i.
Uery truly yours,
/s� G. B. �nTeirner
Acting City i�iana�er
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Enclosures
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Agenda - City Commission �4eeting of January 7, 1956
City Hall t�udztorium
1�30 P•��• REGULAR
2. Invocation, Hev, paul M. Kinsport, 10/a. Aurora, Glear��rater, Flarida.
2. Approving th��.nutes of Lhe Re;ular Meeting of December 3i, 1956.
3. Installation of Mayar Commissioner E1ect Le;vis Hon,er and Commissioners
Elect W. E. Strang, Jr� and Jatnes I�. V7atkins.
4. Five minutz recess,
5. Opening of bids for:
A. Domestic Water 2�4ebers.
$, 7500' of i��� Galv, or Black Pipe.
C. 111oGorcycle for t1� Police Department.
6,i Awardifig of i�ict f ai� Couiprehensive Automobile Liability Insixrance for the
City �leet,
7. Public iiearings;
A. Coiitinuatio� of rEauest of ri�. George B. Cassell for Mr. John Cosgrov e
for setbaek of fiiteen feet froni Lantana for Lots 7 and 8, 33locb 45,
hianclalay. (Northea�t corner ICipl.ing Pl�.za and Lantana)
B. Installation of Sani.tary SEw�i� anc�a.ppurtena.iices in the area bot2nded
by Gu1fl to Bay B1vd,,, Franl�lin St. ansl Tiillcrest �ve.
8d Co�unis5ion's conSicleration af;
A. Letter fro�n tF2e �ity �Lttorney with reference to Sea��all I;ines.
B. I�aster Plan
C. j�tater hlain inst�llat�.ozz ori Hi.gY3land Avenue .
ns�. L•etter f'rom i�. E, �iil.ler w�.th reference to making connection on City
Sanitary �es✓erm (Prospect Av�nue and BeZZeair St,)
E. Letter £roau Leslie Ii. Cutler, Presiclent fl� Gu�f to Bay riotar Court
Assoc�.atzan. e
F. Del 4ro Groves SuUclivis:'_ois,
9. Comtnission� � consic�eratioii o;f Y,�e�s from the City gttorney's Off3,ce:
A. Reso�ution ac2otpzrc� Ei.�way P3ar� TIR�-3.
B. �econc� arid Third Fie�.dinp of �rcLinance ��29, dei ining and making illegal
orerating a vei�cle at a'speecl greater tha�1 reasonable under e�istin�
�ondition�.
C. 9ecand anc? Th3,rd r'i.ea�� of' Orclix►a�ce -,��'��'730, defi.ning and making illegal
the offen�Se of "�o11��airag �a� close.l_y.0
10. An� it-em not on the a�mn�a will ba cona3.dered ��r1.�}i ��� ;,=�.n�ent of �the
Com�3ssiQn.
�lai j ournment
�ommi.ssion aeting a� Trustees for the Pension P2an.
8- d. rlayor-elect Iiome�s Request
8- B, Piayor-r:lect I�ome�+s Aequesi
8 - F, nlrl Item
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CiLy of Cleaawater
Florida
A�t en c:�on:
CIiY CQMMISSIOAr MEE`I'I,NG
January 7, 1q56
City Nlanager
December 21, 1956
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_ Ger_tlemen;
The new owners of De1 Oro Groves have requested that I write f or the purpose
o� obtainin� permission to connect on Lo i�h� ei,ht inch water main on Hzghway
90$ knowil as Haines Road, for the pur posc of s upplying the subdivision. I have
attached to '4his lett��r a proposed skethh of the water main, which T have been
advised has been approve� by Sidney Lickton, City Engineer.
It is sincereZy hoped that this maL�er can b e arranged without additional costs
to my clienLs, as t hey have indicated tha� they would make arran�emenGs with the
owners o� the property lyi.ng beLween �!ai�es; ftoad and their property and install
ihe main from �he Foint indicaLed on Hain�s Road ta�eir ��'operty� at no expense
to Lhe City< It is of aourse understood tha� a11 t,he work will b e approved by
t ne C it3: �
Your early considerazion of this matter H211 be grzaLly appre�iated, as they have
already oi�dexed several car loads of pi:oe �d are mo�t, an�cious to ge� this sub-
division underway. Since tihis is the la st undeveloped pro perty within the �ity
of Glearwa:ter it should add substarlcially to the Cit�y revenue throuoh tar.es.
`1'he develoFers ar� anxious �o cooperate very clos�iy with �he Gity, but wouid
agprecia�e any consideraLion shown thern as theu Faid a high price for the land and
are anly getCii:g �-3/4 lots per acre. '�he develo�ers have already made arrangements
to pave the streets in the subdivision but would apprer.iate any ^onsideration
that �:he Gity would give in clearing those streets tha�t actuallyabut on 01d Tampa
�a`,I. i•�iost of these liLtle short streets are still in t act, whereas the brick
streecs ia the subdivision were ramoved by the City of Clearwater many yearsago.
With best wishes f or the holiday season, I remain,
Very truly yours,
�s� Robert W. Glilson
Ri��FW: a�l
19�2 �ulf-to-Bay Blvd,
Clearwater, Fla.
Janua��y 2, 195�e
i+Ir. Gerald 4Veimer, Actir� City i�Ianager,
City Hall
Clearwatiar, Fla.
Dear Sir:-
V+e the members of the Gul£-Lo-Bay iKotor Court Associa�ion and other motel
ownerd want to appaar in a body at the nex� meeting January %Lh Lo protest
routin� highway 60 to Gourt Street.
'rVe believe Lhis wouldbdetrimemtal to everybody on ��;��r��and� Street and part
of Gulf-to-Bay �lvd.
IdC,�P�iO
H;norable Ci�y Commissioners
�learwa�er, Florida
Gentlemen�
Yo}zrs truly,
/s/ Leslze H. �utlsr
Presiden�
January 2, 1g57
As �'rustees of the City of Clearwater E�ployees� Peasion Fund, you
are nereby riotified that Leroy Fountain, Maint. P�an II, rublia Service Depi;.
has been duly examzned by a Iocal physician an d designated bq him as a
��First Class" risk.
The above employee began his gervice with the City cn i�Iay 21, 1956 is
under ta.5 years of age (born Sept. ._5, 193�) :�nd meets the requirements �f �re
our �ivil Service. It is herzY�y recommended b?� the �dvisory Comtnii:i:ee �hat he
be accepted inta membership. �
�Iery truly yours,
Advisory �ommittee af
Ernplo�re es 1 Pensi on Fzznd
/s/ Paul Kane, �ha�-rman
/s/ Dorothy noth
�s� Dick I�elson
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CI`t'Y COviMTSSION �dEE'rING
January �, 1G56
January 2, 1957
i�or�orable City Commissioners
ClearwaLer, Florida
Gentlemens
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As `irustees of the City o� Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you
are hereby notified that 4�Talter Dudl.ey, Laborer, Public Service Dept. has beer�
- duly examin�d by a local physician ard designated by hirn as a TTFirsb Class'� risk.
`1'he above employee began his service with the City on July 19, 195L�
is under 45 years of age (born Nov. 12, 1936) and me.ts the requirements o£ our
Civil 5ervice. It is herebq recommended by the Advisory CommiLtee that he be
accegted into mc�nbership.
U�ry zruly yo�rs,
Advisory Commi�;tee of
the EmployeesT Pension Fund.
/s� Paul Kane, Ghairrnan
�s� Dorothy Roth
;/s/ Dick Nelson
Januar3r 2) �-75!
`ib Honorable T�Zayor and City Commission
From Planning Board
S��b iect Ma�ter PTan
t�� a re�ular meeting of the Plannir�g Board held �ecenber 2�, 1�r56, it was resolved
that a cornprehensive master plan be prex:ar�d f or the �ity of Clearwater, as it
is vital to the future welfare of Lhe communzty. Uue to the rapid grow�h of the
�iLy and ihe increase in the ma�y pr�blems with which i� is confronted, it is
necessary that the preparation of this plan be completed at an early d ate, The
employ�ment of the consulting services af an expert planning organization would
expedite this p].an.
January 2, 1957
i�Zr. Gerald Weirner
Acting City i�lana�er
Clearwater, Flori.da
Dear NIr. Weirr,er:
I am the owner of the f ollotiain� described property which is locaied
jusi outside of the lim?ts of the City of ClearwaLer at the end of Prospect
Avenue, fronting 132 ft, on Belleair �treet and being 66; ft. deep:
The Wes� One-Lhixd (Wl/3 ) of Lhe East 1'hree-fifths
(E3�;) of �he northeast One-quarter (AEl/t�) of Lha DTor�hwest
One-�uarl:Pr {�'�;��4) oi Sec�ion 2%, '1'ownship 29 South,
kange lj East.
I wrou],d like to develop this propertyas a tsailer court and am conplying
with State anc� County heal�h requiremer.ts in canre ctian ti�erewith. I intend �o
insi,all a �ettlement tank on my propert5 for the collection of sewa�e ar.d would
like to connecL tne set;tlement tank t o the sanitary sewer �znes of the City at
the corner of Prospect Avenae and �:lleair �treet. I wi:ll pay �1� cost of running
t;he necessary lines from the settlement tank to the conr.ec�ion with tiha Cit3� sewer
and will also pay t.�e cost of installin� a pump which will be required to lift the
wasGe waber From �che settlenient tank to the conrection with i:he city sewer.
I wi11, o.f course, pay the re�uired charges for �h is service. I have dis-
cu�sed this with LY�e Gity �n,�inePr and believe that my requesL is practzcal and
that it can be ,�ran��a by th�� Gity without detriment �o the Cii;�-.
I am 4Vi 11121a to have th is property brought int o ihe Ci �y limits by
nroper �rdinanc e, t�t this time, there are less than Len registered v�o�ers
residing L-hereon.
I would appreciate hearin� f'rom pou in this regard �t your earl:isst, con-
ve nie nc e,
Very truly yo�s,
/s/ W. Eb :afiller
1fi40 Ewing �!venue
Clearw�ter, Florida
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CI7'Y. COi�2ISSIQN i�ETTNG
JAhUt1R.Y 7, 1957
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1� R�ciOLU^lI�N QF `1`HE CITX OF CLE;lk6t';-�'1'ER, FL�.RIDA,
t�DOPiT1�G HIGH4'J�Y PLE1I� :vIR-1, DATEb I]ECENiBER �.3, 1�156,
AFPROVING 1'H� RZGH'1'-QF-UIEIY �JID'i'HS AI�D BU�LDIIdv S�T-
BaCIC I,Tn�S A5 SHOyr'h '1'HEREON, B�nD .DZR.�C`1'TI�G COP�IPLIANCE
�'H EF2EG+3I1'H ,
p,r �� �.
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G�'H�RL*'HS, the health, safetv �nd �;eneral wel�are of the general pulalic
�equires tha�; action be taken to prcyide a plan for the ex�ension and �xpansion
of through roads and streeLs ir. �he City of Clearwater in order that tr�ffic Gan
be �afely and efficiently moved thereor�; and,
V�HER�AS, the Planning Board of Lhe Cit� of ClearwaLe� Florida has
prepared and submitted to the CiLy Commission oi' the CitZ of Clearwater a�Fl�n
which has been desi;nated «Ci�� of Clearwater Hijhway Plan MR-1" is dated
i�ecember 13, 1956, and has indica�ed �hereon in words and fi;ures the proposed
ri;ht-o�-wap widths for new ct�n�truction of roads wi�hin the limits of the City,
and building setback lines on properby front�n� on such roads as shown on said
Plan; and,
� L^tI�REA�, tY� City Corimission has carefully cons�.dered said Plan, deems
it desirable to adapL the same and to direct compliance there�aith;
I�OPJ, 'PHERErONE, BE I�' RESOLVED BY'3'HE CI`l`Y �Oi���ISSIOh OF `l'HE CTlY OF
CLE�A,�tiAl'EIi, FLOkIllA, in�ession duly and re�uZarly assembled, as iol? ows:
l. thaL Hiohway Plan t�?.-I, prepar�d by �he Pl.anning Board of the City
of Clearw��;er, Florida, dated llecember 13, 1956, a copy of which is hereto attached
and by reference made a part hereof, is hereby approved, cor_firmed and adopted and
by r eference thereto rnade a Fart hereof.
2. `!'nat the right-of-way wid�hs and building setback lines as shown
�h�reon are ap�rovedland adopted.
3. ThaL plats of proposed new sub�ivisions submitted to the City for
approval shall be care�'ully considered with said Plan and thaL approval of such
plats shal� be giver or13- �fter said plats comply wich the right-of-way widths
and building seGback 1ir�s as shovm an the saia Plan; that applicants �or builciin�
permits for consiruction on premzses adjacent to streets shown on said Plan as
proposed traffic ways shall be re�uested to observe the bu3.ldin; setback lines
as shown on sai d plan.
4. '1'hat by the adaption of this Resolution, property owners and the
general pub�lic are herebp .aiven r�otice of this P1.an and of tke City's inCention
h�reafier to comply therewith, and of �che fact that buildinP cons�ruction here-
af�er beyand setback lines as shovan on said Plan is accociplished with the know�led;e
�.hat such construction may hereafter be ramoved by the City without compensa$tion
from the Gity.
5. That csrtified copies of Lhis Resoiui.ion shall be delivered to the
Citp i�ianager, the Ci�;y �ngineer, the CitSr Building Inspectr�r, and �Ghe Ch�irman of
Lhe Clear+�ater Plann�in� Fia�rd.
FA55ED AfiD ADOF'1�D, this 7'��$ay of January, 1957.
Att85t :
/s/ R, G, V7hi�, e�ead
Ci�y �uditor and Clerk
�s/ Lewis Homer
i�fayor -C ommi s sio ne r
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ORDINANCE IdO. 729
��I OEtDINANC� OF THE CITY OE CI,EAFiVIATER, FLpRIDA
AidST�I�JIIVG S�CTIQN 3�y., GRAP'P�R 31, �i� 1H� CODE OF
2'fiE CTTY OF C.TaEAI3.t�TA`��R, FIARIDA, z95a, D�F'INING
.AIVD TiAKII�� II,ZEGAL THE OFF'El'3SE t7F �?P�H1�TT�iG A
v�xzcLE �l a s��E� ������� ��t�nr zs t�A;�ax�aa��
AND PRO�'�N IJhTDER �H� GONDTTIQIJS aHEN EICISTING;
PEP�.tiblidG RII, ORDINANCES AND �'AR`�� �F t)iiDIATAIi�GES
�I�i Ct3IrTFLICi HEREF72T�I, Pi�.OV'IDII�IG 1'E1Q�I,fi;� FOR TH�
VIOZATTORt Or SAII} S�C�zpIJ,, AND �R�VIDII4G F1}R I`PS
EFFEGTIVG DA'��.
�E I'� ORI7ATI�D BY THE C:C�Y Gpi�'�IiSSION OF THF
CTi'Y 0�' CLEARWAT�R, �LO�ILA:
Section �o Section 34-, Ch�pt�:r 31, af che Gode of the C3.t�r oi` Glear-
watsr, &'� �ida, 19g0, 3s amended bp adding t�ere2o an aldi.�i.onaZ sub-see�ion ta
be ��signatied Section 34 (�i �� �oZ].aNs;
n�ection 34 (b?
i�To pesson sha11 operate a vehic)e on a street, a11e3r or o�ner
��orouglif�are, withinthe C�tp, at a speed greater than is reasonab�E
and proven under the condations and hav3ng rega..�d �o ti�e actua:�
potentia2 haz�rds th�n e3cisTing. In every even� speed sha11 be
contAc�J.3,ed as may be zeces�ary to avoid colliding z�ith ati.y person,
vehicle or othar convepar�e on or enterir,g i.he str��, a1.1.e�r or
other throughfare in cor�pliance ti�ith legal requiremer_�Gs and the
dui�;y of aIl �rsans to usr� due caree �'
Sec�Cion 2. fill Urdinance and garts o#' ordinances in c�nf'I_ict �er�eaitb
are hereby r�pealed.
Sec�zon 3. Any persan viol�t�ng the provisions of sa�d additional
section shall be subject ta the penal ,�rp�isions gro.Tidec3 in Seciion $, �h�pz�� 1
af �che Code oP the City of �learwater, 1;15Q..
Section i�o "Phis ordinance s�31 bzco�ne ef'�eetive upon its passage
�s r �c�uirec� by la�y a
PIi�S�D ON FZRST �EADZNi�: December �l, 1�5b
P;�SSED �N S�CC3YD RE�DIIVG: _ Januarv ?, i95?
P�SSED Oi3 iHIRD AI�� FTAAI,
IiEAI3IN � .�hii1 At10F`l�D:
l�ttest:.
/s/ 32. �. asthiteiaead
Ci�g �luditor and Cler}s
Jantza I
/s� Le�is rtomer
P�apnr -Co�is3ioner
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�SV ORDIY+IA?VGE AN'i�NDIRiG CHe1P�Ek� 3Z, aF TH� CODE 0�`
TFi� C�TY �F` CI,EA$�IAi�R, T`�ORxDA, �.95o,B�;�r;G 'I'HE
CHAFT�R GqN'P�IiVING It�r,ULATIOiVS ?OR VIsHICL�S �i�t� � <
TRAFFxG, $Y AD�Iiti`G TI�`sEFii�`I'0 AI�:.�kDTlITIO�TAL S�Ct:IOIu
:;:� BE �E�IGNAa�D S�C9,'IOBT 6$, �;EI',TIVING Aiidllll I�it�1�IAIC�
ILLEGA'� iFiE OFF�N5E OF '*�'QL`�(7GVTNG� �U CLOSEI;Yif,
fYS A�N.�IF3AFTER S�T a[PT: �'x1.:AZ�NG ALL t?1�INA.NCE�
�ND P�R7.'S OI� ORD�PiAT�CSS II� CU�IFLIGT II�.R84tITF[,
T'I�QVTUINC I'��i�LTY FOR TIi� VIOLA3'ION t1F SA�D
SEC2ION, AIdB PR[�VTDII�G FOR I�S EFF�GTIV� ➢4'.CE.
BE IT QRD�IINED I;X �l'I3E CI1"Y GOMi�iISSION QT' 1H� CI`�'1 QF CI,E�Wt:�'i:$» FLi?RZD�l:
Se�tion L Chap�er �l of' the Code of �he C3.�y of Glearwat�er, Fiorida 195C�,
3s amendec! b;� �dciin� thereLo an addztional section to be clesignatsd Section
b�, to read as foia.o�,��:
Sea. 68 - EQLLt}'rIIN� 'i'00 CLOSEi,Y.
"'rhe d��var of a motor vehicle shaZ1 not follow another
vehicl� more �los�ly Lhan is reasonab]:e and prur9ent,
�xaving due ra�;ard for the spee� of suc�i vehicles �.nd
�lze traffic u�on, and the conditio� of the s�re�t, alley,
or o�her thorouShf�Te.TM
Sectioa 2_ A11. ordinances ar� parts o� ordinances in ccanilic�r heretiai�h are
hereby repealedo
Sac�ion 3. Any persan viol��ing the provisions of said additional section
sha11 be subject to the penal provisiona Frovideci in Section �, Chapter 1 of
the Cods of tY,e i.ity og Glearv��t er 1950.
Section 1+. 'i`Iiis ordinanca sha1.Z become effecti.ve upon it s passage as requa.red
by 1aw.
�I�S�Ell i.N FIl2S1 RFAAIIvu; Decenber 31, 1956
PASSED �fi SECOR� REAI7II�G: Ja.nuarv'�'�e 1957
PAS��n �N TH3fiD AAi� FThTAT,
R:�.AD1Pr'.� nND ADOP'PED; Januarv,� 195%
/s/ Lewis Homer
T�layor-Gommi�sians r
Att e st •
/s/ R. G. Z�'hi�eh�ad •
Ci.t7r Auditor arxl C1erk
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