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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-30-1962MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 30, 1962 A Regular Meeting of the Council of Cape Canaveral was held at 7:30 P.M., October 30, 1962, at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. City Official Present were: George O. Rogers, A. D. Anderson, William Eberwein, Leo B. Collins, City Clerk Shirley Jenkins and City Attorney George Ritchie. Absent were: Mayor R. A. Jamieson and C. F. Applegate. The meeting was called to order by the President or the Council. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 1962, were read, on a MOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Eberwein and passed unanimously, the minutes were accepted as read. 1. The Model Traffic Ordinance No.___ was given its 2nd and final reading. A MOTION was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Eberwein and passed unanimously to accept the Model Traffic Ordinance No.__ as presented. The Ordinance was then signed by the President of the Council. 2. The General Nuisance Ordinance No.__ was given its 2nd and final reeding A MOTION made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed unanimously to accept the General Nuisance Ordinance as presented. The Ordinance was signed by the President of the Council. 3. Mr. Ritchie reported that he had talked to the County Commission in reference to the Recreation Park and he was advised that the City take no further action in order to retain the park, as this would be reason for the County to pull out. The City Attorney stated that there was danger in the City losing the park. It was agreed by the council that Mr. Applegate obtain a written opinion from the County Coamiacion advising the city not to take any further action. 4. The next item of business was the Survey of the Citys boundaries, Mr. Rogers stated that it was the opinion of our City Attorney that the survey could be put off until the city gets further advance. This item was tabled until such a time that the city would require a survey of its boundaries. Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 30, 1962 PAGE 2 5. The Master Plan of the City was tabled for the next regular meeting. 6. Mr. Ritchie reported that he was told by the County Commission that there is a Bulkhead line established on Sections 15, 22, and 27, fronting on the Banana River east bank of 660' feet westward or to the shore line which ever is the greatest. Mr. Ritchie was asked if it would be feasible to extend our corporate limits to the river channel and If so would this be done by a vote of the people or the council? The City Attorney stated that he would find out and report at the next regular meeting. 7. Mr. Collins asked the City Attorney if he had prepared an Ordinance on Weed Control, Mr. Ritchie stated that he was working on one. 8. Mr. Collins stated that there were zoning changes and an amendment to be written to the Zoning Ordinance, it was agreed that the Zoning Chairman and Mr. Ritchie get together xxxx and complete the changes and amendment. 9. Mr. Anderson reported that he had not prepared an Ordinance on removing sand from the beaches, it was his opinion that this ordinance should be tie in with the one Mr.. Applegate was preparing on sand dunes. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Mr. Collins read a letter from the City Treasurer submitting her resign- ation and requesting an audit of the City's books. Mr. Collins stated that an audit had been made and a letter from the CPA was being written to the Mayor stating that the Citys funds were properly accounted for. A discussion was held by the council and it was agreed that the City Clerk would work full time for a salary of $75.00 a week and that the City Hall would remain open from 9:00 A. M. until 4:30 P.M. On a MOTION made by Mr. Eberwein, seconded by Mr. Collins and passed unanimously that Mrs. Jenkins be appointed as City Treasurer. A MOTION was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Eberwein and passed unanimously that a letter of recommendation be written to Mrs. Hurck. 2. A discussion was held by the council on the citys needs for a pick -up truck to be used for city hall business and the Building Inspector. It was agreed by the council that the city hall needed a pick -up truck. Mr. Collins open the Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 30, 1962 PAGE 3 sealed bids which were as follows: 1963 Standard Chevrolet 1/2 ton Pickup - Net Cost $1550.00; 1963 Ford 1/2 ton Pickup - Net Cost $1625.00; 1963 GMC 1/2 ton Pickup - Model 1001 - Net Cost $1935.00. A MOTION was made by Mr, Eberwein, seconded by Mr. Collins and passed unanimously that the City accept the bid from Indian River Chevrolet on the 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup. 3. Mr. Anderson stated that there had been a request to include the Insurance for the Fire Deportment's ambulance in the policy for the City. After a general discussion it was agreed by the council that Mr. Anderson would get with the Fire Department and contact the Insurance Company to see if this could be done. 4. Mr. Anderson suggested that all city employees and elected officials be fingerprinted and requested an Ordinance requiring this to be done. Mr. Anderson agreed to prepare this for the next regular meeting. 5. Mr. Rogers suggested that the council hold their regular meetings every two weeks. Mr. Collins stated stated that to amend the City's By -laws a letter of the proposed amendment had to be written to notify the council of the proposed amendment. It was agreed by the council that Mr. Collins prepare the letter and that a vote would be held at the next regular meeting; 6. On a MOTION made by Mr. Eberwein, seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjorned at 8:45 p.m. Shirley S. Jenkins, City Clerk approved as read S.J.