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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-05-1962 TOWN OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA MINTUES JUNE 5, 1962 The first meeting of the Town Council of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held Tuesday, June 5, 1962, in the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailor Court, at 7:30 P.M. Town Officials Present: George G. Rogers, Alderman C.F. Applegate, Alderman W. J. Eberwein, Alderman Leo B. Collins, Alderman Jean K. Taylor, Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by George Rogers, who had been selected by the Council as speaker of the Council. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Rogers presided as Mayor. Mr. Ralph Carter of the Brevard County Recreation Board explained the Brevard County recreation program to these assembled for the meeting and demonstrated by slides tits possibilities of developing recreational facilities. Mxx Alderman C. F. Applegate, Temporary Park Chairman named Mrs. William Blomquist as Park Co- Chairman and Mrs. C. F. Applegate as Park Fund Chairman. Acting Mayor Rogers called Attorney George Ritchie to the table and after discussion a MOTION was made by C. F. Applegate, seconded by W. J. Eberwein and carried unanimously that Attorney George Ritchie be appointed Town Attorney. Mayor Rogers then/administered the oath of office to Attorney Ritchie. Mayor Rogers named for a vote for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx an Assistant to preside over the Council when he must preside in the Mayor's absence. On MOTION of Leo Collins, seconded by W. J. Eberwein and carried unanimously, C.F. Applegate was appointed as Vice President of the Council. Terms of Alderman: A MOTION was made by Leo Collins, seconded by C. F. Applegate and carried unanimously that we have 3 two year aldermen and 2 one year alderman. A MOTION was made by Leo Collins to decide the three two year alderman by lot. The motion failed for lack of a second. A MOTION was made by C. F. Applegate, seconded by W. J. Eberwein that the three two- year alderman by selected by their pleurality in the June 2, l962 voting. The Motion passed by 2 to 1 vote. by virtue of their pleurality, the three two -year alderman become: C.F. Applegate. W. J. Eberwein and A. D. Anderson. 12 Minutes Page 2 June 5, 1962 The two one year alderman being George Rogers and Leo B. Collins. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FISCAL YEAR: xxxx On MOTION of C. F. Applegate, seconded by W. J. Eberwein and passed unanimously, the fiscal year was fixed as from July 1 to June 30. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: The following names were appointed by Mayor Rogers to the Board of Adjustment: Gene Jandreau, Tom Walters, Frank Hoag, Ben Lewis and B. B. Purcell. There was no objection voiced by the Alderman to the appointments. Mayor Rogers explained the duties of the Board of Adjustment and announced that the 5 aldermen would act as a Zoning. Board and be responsible for Zoning changes as investigated by the Board of Adjustment. He stated that the Board of Adjustment should come up with a Master plan for the city as soon as possible. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES: Mayor Rogers stated that Occupational Licenses would be due by 1 July 1962 as an Ordinance is being read to establish this. BUILDING PERMITS: Mayor Rogers stated that an Ordinance is being prepared to establish building permits. ZONING: It was stated that there was the necessity for a letter, from the xxxxx Mayor to the Brevard County Zoning Board notifying them of the intent of the Town of xxxx establish its own Zoning procedures. The acting Mayor directed the Town Clerk to prepare letters to this effect for his signature to the Brevard County Zoning Board and to the Brevard County Zoning Director. TOWN TREASURER: A temporary appointment, until 1 July 1962, of Town Treasurer was announced; Jean. K. Taylor being appointed temporarily. TREASURY: The Mayor announced that $96.20 remained as the Bank Balance with Known bills due at that time of $2.50 and $20.00. LEASE FOR FIVE LOTS FOR CITY HALL: On MOTION of Leo B. Collins, seconded by W. J. Eberwein and passed unanimously, Acting Mayor George Rogers was instructed to sign the lease with Brevard County to execute the leasing of 5 lots on the corner of Polk and Atlantic for a Town Hall for a period of 25 years at the cost of $1.00 per year. The meeting was turned over to C.F.Applegate, Vice President of the Council. The xxxxreading of RESOLUTION No. 1 establishing a bank account with xxxxxx Central Brevard National Bank was xxxx given by Alderman Applegate. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 13 Minutes Page 3 June 5, 1962 RESOLUTION No. 1 RESOLVED That Central Brevard National bank at Cocoa is hereby designated as a depository of this corporation, and that a checking account be opened and maintained in the xxx name of this corporation with the said bank; that three of the following officers of this corporation are authorized on behalf of this corporation and in its name to sign checks, drafts, notes, bills of exchange, acceptances or other orders for the payment of money from said account; to endorse checks, notes, bills, certificates of deposit, or other instruments owned or held by this corporation for deposit in said account, or for collection or discount by said bank; to accept drafts, acceptances and other instruments payable at said bank; to waive demand, protest and notice of protest or dishonor or any check, note, bill, draft or other instrument made, drawn or endorsed by this corporation; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that Central Brevard National Bank at Cocoa be and it hereby is authorized to honor, receive, certify, or Pay all instruments signed in accordance with the foregoing resolution even though drawn or endorsed to the order of any officer signing the same of tendered for cashing, or in payment of the individual obligation of such officer, or for deposit to his personal account, and said bank shall not be required; or be under any obligation to inquire as to the xxxxx circumstances of the issuance, or use of any instrument signed in accordance with the foregoing resolution, or the application, or disposition of such instrument, or the proceeds thereof' and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following officers of this corporation; George G. Rogers, President of the Council; C. F. Applegate, Councilman; and Jean K. Taylor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, are hereby authorized from time to time to borrow money on behalf of this corporation from said bank in such amounts, for such lengths of time and at such rates of interest and upon such other terms and conditions as said officer or officers may deem expedient; to execute and deliver to saidbank in the name of and on behalf of this corporation negotiable or non- negotiable notes or demands and other like obligations of this corporation, indemnity agreements, quaranty agreements and other agreements, assignments, endorsements, hypothecations and warehouse and other type receipts, and any and all other instruments or documents considered by said bank to be necessary or proper in connection with any transaction, or transactions, between or through said bank and this corporation; to sell, re-register, Pledge, hypothecate, assign, transfer or set over, as security or otherwise for any notes or obligations of this corporation, any and all properties, securities or other assets. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 14 Minutes Page 4 June 5, 1962 now or hereafter belonging to this corporation, and to discount to said bank any and all such notes and other obligations issued to or owned by this corporation, and to endorse same for such purpose, and that the said bank shall not be xxxxxxx responsible for or required to see thus to the application of any of the funds of this corporation deposited with or checked out, or borrowed from it, or secured by the discount of none and obligations to it as hereinbefore provided and all such transactions shall be conclusively presumed to be legally binding upon this corporation; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary shall certify to said Bank the names of the presently duly elected and qualified officers of this corporation and shall from time to time hereafter as changes in the personnel of said officers are made, immediately certify such changes to the bank, and said bank shall be fully protected in relying on such certifications of the Secretary and shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any claims, demands, expenses, .loss or damage resulting from, or growing out of, honoring the signature of any officer so certified, or refusing to honor any signature not so oertified; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolutions shall remain in full force and effect until written notice of their amendment or rescission shall have been received by said bank, and that receipt of such notice shall not affect any action taken by the bank prior thereto; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary by, and he hereby is authorized and directed to certify to said Central Brevard National bank at Cocoa the foregoing resolution and that to the provisions thereof are in conformity with the Charter and By -laws of this Corporation. I further xxxxx certify that there is no provision in the Charter or By- laws of said corporation limiting the power of the Board of Directors to pass the foregoing reeolutlon and that the same is in conformity with the provisions of the said Charter and By -Laws. I further certify that the following are the names and official signatures of the present officers of this Corporation: (names of Mayor, Alderman,Town Clerk & Treas noted) ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// On MOTION of Leo Collins, seconded by W. J. Eberwein add passed unanimously RESOLUTION No 1 was accepted. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ORDINANCE No. 1 -62 The first reading of Ordinance No. 1 -62 was given. It is entitled "AN ORDINANCE 15 MINUTES Page 5 June 5, 1962 TO FORBID AND PUNISH ANY ACT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS WHICH SHALL BE RECOGNIZED BY THE LAWS OF FLORIDA AS A MISDEMEANOR". It was tabled to be given a second and third reading. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ORDINANCE No. 2-62 The first reading of Ordinance No. 2 -62 was given. It is entitled 'AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN EXCISE OR PRIVILEGE TAX UPON THE SALE, REOEIPT, PURCHASE, POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION, HANDLING. DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF CIGARETTES SOLD OR TO BE SOLD WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF CAPE CANAVERAL. FLORIDA". It was tabled to be given a second and third reading. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ORDINANCE No. 3-62 The first reading of Ordinanance No. 3 -62 was given. It is entitled " AN ORDINANCE LEVYING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXES ON BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES. PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE TOWN OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: ESTABLISHING LICENSE TAXES ON CERTAIN BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF, REGULATING THE CONDUCT AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS FOR THE I SSUANCE OF AMSE: PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES". It was tabled to be given a second and third reading. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The meeting was returned to Mayor Rogers who made the announcement of xxxx receipt professional garding of the Attorney's fees for /services re/ incorporation. The amount was $390.00. ELECTION: Mayor Rogers announced that the date of the Charter Board election and the Permanent Election Board election was August 7, 1962. REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee for those who had previously paid $1.00 to register on the voter rolls was waived; however, new registrants must pay the $1.00 voter registration fee. All voters must re- register when the established dates for voter registration are announced. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Discussion of the Board of Adjustment ensued and on MOTION of C. F. Applegate, seconded by Leo Collins and passed unanimously, the appointment of a Board of Adjustment was tabled until the next regular meeting, Thursday. June 7, 1962. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Jean K. Taylor, Town Clerk 16