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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-02-1962MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1962 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at 7:30 P.M., October 2, 1962, at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. City Officials Present were: Mayor R. A. Jamieson, George G. Rogers, C. F. Applegate, William Eberwein, Leo B. Collins, A. D. Anderson, City Clerk Shirley Jenkins and City Attorney George Ritchie. The meeting was called to order by the President of the Council. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 1962, were read and on MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously as read. 1. The Utility Tax Ordinance No.____ was given the first reading in its entirety. This Ordinance is Entitled, "AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND IMPOSING A TAX ON EACH PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, METERED OR BOTTLED GAS (NATURAL, LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS OR MANUFACTURED), WATER SERVICE, TELEPHONE SERVICE AND TELEGRAPH SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND A MAXIMUM TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAXES: PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM SAID TAXES PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE FAILURE TO PAY OR TO COLLECT. SUCH TAXES, OR FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. " 2. Mr. Simms of Shuford Mills stated that he had received a letter from the Zoning Board disapproving the Plat of Cape Canaveral Beach Gardens, Unit No. 2. The letter listed 7 discrepancies. Mr. Simms submitted a corrective Plat to the council for approval. After a general discussion, Mr. Rogers called for an opinion of the council on approving and signing the corrective Plat, there were 2 for signing and approving Plat and 3 against. Mr. Simms was requested to submit corrective Plat to the Zoning Board for their approval. 3. A general discussion was held on the possibility of losing the property designated as the City's Recreation Park. A petition was solicted at the meeting to obtain signatures of property owners who had knowledge of this land being PAGE 2 cleared for the purpose of a recreation park before 1958. It was agreed by the council that the City Attorney contact Mr. Lloyd Campbell, Attorney-at-law, to see what his fees would be in order for the City to retain him on fighting for the Park. 4, The Land Dedication Ordinance No. 7-62 was given the 2nd and Final reading, on MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimoulsy the "Land Dedication Ordinance No. 7-62 was approved. It was then signed by the President of the Council, Mayor R, A, Jamieson and attested by the City Clerk. 5. Mr. Rogers stated that there would be no general discussion on Items 5 thru 19 of the Agenda. 6. The next item of business waas services of an engineering firm to provide preliminary planning leading to a Master Plan of the City. Mr. Rogers stated that there were 7 proposals from engineerring firms, and that they were as follows: (1) Maurice H. Connell & Associates $2,500.00 (2) Brevard Engineering Company $2,500.00 (3) Anderson & Henry Company $1,150.00 (4) Harry Hendon $5,000.00 (5) Smith & Gillespie $1,380.00 (6) Milo Smith '& Associates $5,250.00 (7) George W. Simmons, Jr. $7,500.00 After a discussion with the council this item was tabled for the next regular meeting. 7. A discussion was held by the council on a "Model Traffic Ordinance". The City Attorney reported that a Model Traffic Ordinance was rough out. 8. School Board: Mr. Rogers reported that a plan for a Junior High School Is to be South of the Causeway, an Elementary School, North of the Causeway and it was planned to convert Merritt Island Junior High School into a High School and not have one on the Beach, but that the City was working with the County to change this. PAGE 3. 9. Bulkheads: The City Attorney reported that he was working on this. 10. Garbage: A general discussion was demanded by the citizens. Mr. Rogers turned the chair over to Mr. Collins. After general discussion, Mr. Collins cut off discussion and directed the citizens to submit their grieviences to the council in writing, and they will be turned over to Mr. Eberwein, as this is one of his responsibilities. Mr. Eberwein will give the grieviences to the City Attorney in order for him to negotiate with the Attorney for the Cape Canaveral Disposal Service. Mr. Collins then turned the chair back to Mr. Rogers 11. Aminal Ordinance: The City Attorney had prepared an Aminal Ordinance, this was tabled for the next regular meeting. 12. Road Signs: Mr. Applegate reported that the signs at the Causeway would be changed to read Cape Canaveral, and that the State Road Department was furnishing the City Limit signs. 13. Sewerage System Disposal: A discussion was held with the council, ;M. Eberwein reported that he had seen a plan of the system Satelite Beach had used and that the same company would be willing to do the engineering for the City. 14. Zoning Ordinance : Mr. Rogers reported that this was being worked on, so far there were 31 pages typed and it should be completed by Thursday of this week and that a copy would be given to each of the council for study. 15 . Survey of City's Boundary: It was suggested by the City Attorney that this be done an filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Mr. Rogers stated that Brevard Engineering had submitted a proposal to do this work for $385.00. A MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously that the councilman in charge of this obtain three bids. Mr. Rogers agreed to do this. 16. Public Nuisance Ordinance: After discussion with the council it was agreed that such an ordinance could be passed. The City Attorney was asked to prepare an Ordinance on Public Nuisance. 17. Election Schedule and Report of Progress from Charter Board: Mr. King, Chairman of the Charter Board reported that under the provisions of Chapter 166, that the Charter Board had 90 days to complete Charter, and that 3 members will PAGE 4. serve as an Election Board. Charter will be by vote. As of the last regular meeting of the Charter Board, 14 Articles of the Charter had been read. 18. Meeting with STL: Mr. Applegate reported that he had met with STL and that the city will get their support, he still had 6 more companies to contact. 19. Report of Building Inspector: After discussion with the council, it was agreed that this report is a part of the Treasury Report. Mr, David Dubov stated he had received a letter from the Zoning Board disapproving his request for variance and returned his check for $50.00. After a general discussion the council requested that the minutes of the Zoning Boards Regular Meeting, dis- approving this request for variance be submitted to the council for the next regular meeting of the council. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Treasury Report: A M0TION was duly made, seconded and passed unanimously to close out the city's bank account with the Central Brevard National Bank and to transfer the funds to the General Fund of the City's Bank account with the Cocoa Beach State Bank. The Treasury Report was read, on MOTION duly made, seconded and passed to pay the bills listed on Treasury Report, with one addition of $20.00 reinbursement of an advancement made to the City by Mrs. Collins. Mr. Collins abstained. 2. OASI - The City Attorney explained the provisions of the Federal Old Age and Surviors' Insurance (OASI) and recommended that the council take no action at this time. 3. Councilmen Reports: A discussion was held with the council and they gave outline of their accomplishments to date. 4. Withholding Tax: Shown on Treasury Report, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 5. Letter from Brevard College: Mr. Rogers read letter and after discussion the Mayor suggested that he would re-word the "sample letter" and have it typed and mailed. The letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof. PAGE 5. 6. Letter from State or Florida, Director of Civil Defense, was read and attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Rogers asked Mr. Collins to reply to this letter. 7. Mr. Collins reported that he had a letter for a request for duplication of some Of the city's records. After a general discussion it was agreed by the council that a price of 75 cent a page would be charged and if certification was needed an additional 50 cent would be charged. It was suggested that the City Clerk be paid for her overtime. 8. Mayor's Report: The Mayor stated that it was his opinion that there be a full agenda for the Regular Meetings, and that because the City lack a plan, it had lost sewerage. The Mayor further stated that the City needed a Master Plan of the City, A Budget and that the City must have sewers. The Mayor requested a Special Meeting, to be held after the Zoning Board's Regular Meeting, October 3. 1962, at 8:30 P.M., to approve the Plat submitted by Shuford Mills. A MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously to hold a Special Meeting, October 3, 1962, at 8:30 P.M. All business was concluded a MOTION duly made, seconded and passed unanimously meeting was adjorned at 10:55 P.M. Shirley S. Jenkins, City Clerk approved and corrected 10-9-62 S.J.