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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-21-1962Minutes of Regular Meeting December 21, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council of Cape Canaveral, was held at 7:30 P.M., December 21, 1962, at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. City Officials Present were: Mayor R. A. Jamieson, George G. Rogers, Leo B. Collins, C. F. Applegate, hh. Eberwein, A. D. Anderson, City Clerk Shirley Jenkins and City Attorney George Ritchie. The meeting was called to order by George Rogers. Mr. Rogers asked Mr. Collins to preside. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1962 were road. 0n a Motion made by A. D. Anderson, seconded by C. F. Applegate and passed unanimously the minutes were accepted as read. 1. Master Plan - Mr. Rogers made a Motion that the Master Plan be tabled for the next regular meeting, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously. Mr. Ritchie reported that he had received a call from Mr. Starr, of the State Health Department and ha had requested that something be done as soon as possible on sewerage for the City. 2. The Budgetfor 1963 was given itssccond reading. On a Motion made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Eberwein, and passed unanimously the Budget was accepted as presented. 3. The next item of business was the second reading of the. Utility Tax Ordinance No. Mr.'B. B, Purcell submitted to the council a petition of 168 residences signatures who were for a 10% Utility Tax straight across the board. Mr. Moore of the Avon Maytag Laundry, submitted receipts of his Utility bills which average approximately $700.00 a month. Page 2 Minutes of Regular Meeting December 21, 1962 Mr. Anderson made a Motion to amend the Utility Tax Ordinance to read 10% up to $20,00; 5% on next $80.00; 2% on balance no limit. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Applegate made a Motion of a 10% straight tax, to bo used for a City Hall, Police Department and the balance on roads. Mr. Collins corrected line 7 on page 2, the words "and provided the said tax shall not exceed ten dollars ($10,00) for any period of ono month, or less than one month" were deleted. The Motion was seconded by Mr..Eberwein and passed unanimously. Mr. Anderson questioned the motion, he stated that he didn't veto for a 10% straight tax. Mr. Rogers made a !lotion that a $50,00.moximum bo added to Ordinance. Due to lack of a second Motion died on floor. The Utility Tax Ordinance No. _ was then given its second reading in its entirety. The follow- ing corrections were made; add "fuel oil for heating" to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 19. On a Motion made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Eberwoin and passed ,Fy_ 2/3 of the council, (Mr. Applegate, Mr. Eborwein and Mr. Rogers). Mr. Ander- son opposed. Mr. Collins chose not to vote, The Ordinance was excepted with the changes. The Ordinance was then passed to the Mayor for his approval and signature and to bo returned at the next regular meeting. Mr. Collins then read the following correspondence that had been re- ceived by the council. 1. Lotter from Mr. Robert F.Lemans, of the E. B. Ellicott Advertising Company re: request to place an outdoor advertising structure within the City limits of Cape Canaveral and requesting that this item be removed from the Agenda. 0 Page 3 Minutes of Regular Meeting December 21, 1962 2. Letter from Florida State Road Department, re: Traffic and Planning, Intersection Study at SR 401 and SR S-401. 3. Letter fras Mr. John A. Goldberg, ro: $25.00 increase in rent. 4. Lotter free: Mr. Collins to the Cocoa Beach Investors, Inc. re: 3 month lease with a three month option on building located at 113 B. Buchanan Ave. City Hall will take possession on or before January 1, 1963. Mr. Collins announced that City Hall would be closed on Monday, December 24, 1962 and Monday December 31, 1962. On a Motion made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Dberwein and passed unanimously that up to the amount of$200.00 be allowed for the construc- tion of partitions for the new building. It was agreed by the Council that Mr. Collins purchase the required 60 folding chairs for City Hall. 5. Letter from AFMTC, May R. C. White, Chief Community Relations Div; re: roster of City Officials the Clerk was directed to reply. New Business: 1. Southern Bell Telephone B Telegraph Company Ordinance. On a Motion made by Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously the Ordinance was tabled for study by the Council. 2. A general discussion was held with the council and Mr. John Zornow representing the V.F.W. Mr. Collins stated that the proposed V.F.W. was less than 300, from the Palm Chapel Church grounds and that the ABC Ordinance re- quired that "said establishment shall not be less than 300 feet fras any exist- ing church grounds". 3. Mr. Anderson submitted a proposed Ordinance entitled " An Ordinance Granting To City Gas Company of Florida its successors and assigns, A non- exclusive Natural Gas Franchise in Cape Canaveral, Florida, including the right Page 4 Minutes of Regular Meeting December 21, 1962 of construction maintaining and operating of Gas Lines, and providing for City Regulation." The Clerk was directed, to make copies for council £°•study. 4. A letter frets Florida Power 4 Light Company was read, re: approval to construct a single phase 7.6 KY line across N. Atlantic Ave. (old S.R. 401). The Mayor stated that he had given approval. 5. The City Attorney submitted a Legal opinion re: The City of Cape Canaveral spending money from its general fund to pay for insurance costs for the Cape Canaveral volunteer Fire Department. 6. A Motion was made by Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously, that the next regular meeting be held on Thursday, January 3, 1963. A Motion made by Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed un- animously that the meeting be adourned. Meeting was adourned at 9:15 P.M.