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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-31-1962MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 31, 1962 A Regular meeting of the City Council of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held Tuesday, July 31, 1962, at 7:30 P.M., in the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. City officials Present: Mayor R. A. Jamieson, Aldermen George Rogers, W. J. Eberwein, C. F. Applegate and A. D. Anderson, City Clerk Jean K. Taylor and City Attorney George Ritchie. The Meeting was called to order by the President of the Council George Rogers. Mr. Jim Argo, Manager, Florida Power and Light Company, Manager was introduced as an invited guest. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1962 were read and on MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously approved as read. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 26, 1962 were read and on MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously approved as read. Mr. Jim Argo was asked to give an explanation of the franchise being considered with Florida Power and Light Company. He stated that the franchise agreement is a standard agreement as made with other incorporated communities. It is nornally a 30 year franchise but does not give the power company a monopoly but only restricts the city from developing a municipal power plant. Current franchises with other municipalities are listed at 6% of each month's revenue, payable 30 days after the year anniversary of signing the franchise. In order to establish a power franchise the City must furnish information on our incorporation proceedings, a copy of the City Charter if one is available, MINUTES 2 REGULAR MEETING July 31, 1962 the boundaries of the City and an ordinance establishing the franchise agreement. He estimated, conservatively, the income to the City at $13,000 a year based on current revenue. The franchise does not affect the rate charge for individual users. The franchise cannot be bought back by the City but may be renegotiated or mutually rescinded. After discussion, the President of the Council passed the related correspondence to Alderman Applegate to pursue the issue as he was delegated the responsibility by the By -laws of the Council. The purchase of a file cabinet was discussed. No donation of a file.cabinet had been forthcoming. Alderman Rogers was instructed to work wit! the City Clerk in obtaining prices and credit information regarding this purchase. ORDINANCE NUMBER 3 -62 was given the first reading in its entirety. The Ordinance is entitled: ORDINANCE N0. 3 -62 "AN ORDINANCE LEVYING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXES ON BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF, REGULATING THE CONDUCT AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SAME: PRESCRIBING A PENTALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Discussion ensued during the first reading and changes noted by the City Clerk on a copy of the Ordinance. Ordinance Number 3 -62 was given the second reading by Title only. Discussion ensued after the second reading and the changes noted on the copy by the City Clerk are: Page 7: under "Contractors Defined ", last paragraph, last sentence changed to read "if he shall build more than one a single family residence in any one year"; and Page 8: Divine Dealers-- each $2,000 instead of $1,000. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 31, 1962 New Business: A letter from the Post Office Department had been received by Alderman Applegate assuring the City that they were continuing an investigation into the name change of the local post office from Port Canaveral Post Office to Cape Canaveral Post Office, APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION BOARD FOR AUGUST 7, 1962: Mrs. Betty Anderson was appointed Clerk of the Election Board for August 7, 1962 and signed an oath for this office. Mrs.Hilma,C. Goff, Mrs. Suzanne S. Geier, Mrs. Irene P. Davis and Mrs. Margaret. Littler were appointed Inspectors for the August 7, 1962 election. Mrs. Goff, Mrs. Geier and Mrs. Davis signed an oath for this office and the City Clerk was to obtain the signed oath from Mrs. Littler, who was ill. SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL: On MOTION made, seconded and passed unanimously a Special Meeting of the City Council was called for Thursday, August 2, 1962 for the purpose of giving the last and final reading of Ordinance 3 -62 levying occupational licenses, and for the purpose of tallying unmarked ballots and relinquishing them to the Clerk of the Election for the Election of August 7, 1962. The list of candidates for the Election was read and is attached hereto. POLICE PROTECTION F0R ELECTION: Marshal Roy Stanton was asked to provide a Sheriff's Deputy for the hours the polls will be open on August 7, 1962. He was also instructed to notify establishments selling alcoholic beverages of the election August 7, 1962 and have them refrain from dispensing alcoholic beverages during the hours the polls of the municipality will be open. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE: .Attorney George Ritchie asked for the consensus of the City Council in regard to particularities to be incorporated into this Ordinance. Alderman W. J. Eberwein was instructed to work with the Attorney to resolve the necessary details. MOSQUITO CONTROL DEPARTMENT REQUEST: The City Attorney had verified 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 31, 1962 the insurance coverage for protection of the City in the event of a disaster from the Mosquito Control. Department. He had ascertained that the Department must carry insurance to protect all areas over which they fly. The Mayor said he would then be glad to give permission for the Mosquito Control Department to continue to cover our area. On MOTION duly mrde, seconded and passed unanimously the meeting was adjourned. Jean K. Taylor, Town Clerk CANDIDATES FOR CHARTER BOARD ELECTION OF AUGUST 7, 1962 Don D. Clayton Donnld L. Kiser William G. Clifton Ralph R. Littler C. F. Cook Kenneth R. McCabe George Farmer Cecil Phelps Anne R. Gaertner Joseph Ross William E. Greaney, Jr. Leonard J. Schneck Francis Ann Jamieson Ruth E. Shingola Eugene J. Jandreau .Kenneth S. Taylor William R. King Richard Thurm CANDIDATES FOR PERMANENT ELECTION BOARDTO BE ELECTED AUGUST 7, 1962 Norma A. Markham Mary V. Shepherd