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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-16-1963i 0 11inutes of Regular Meeting April 16, 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council of Cape Canaveral, was held at 7 :30 P.M., April 16, 1963, at the Temporary City Hall, 109 Buchanan Ave„ Cape Canaveral, Florida City Officials Present weret Mayor R. A. Jamieson, George G. Rogers, C. F. Applogatej A.D. Anderson, William Eberweln, Leo H. Collins, City Clerk, Shirley JeNdne, and City Attorney George Ritchie. Rev. James Powell of the Baptist Church offered a prayer.. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 191 1963 were read, on a MOTION made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Eberwain and passed unani- mously to accept the minutes d th one correction, page 2, paragraph 10, delete the sentence flThia item was not on the Agenda", Treasury report was read, on a LOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously to accept the Treasury Report as presented. 1. A MOTION was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by W, Applegate and passed unanimously that the Wood Ordinance No be tabled for two months. 2. Mr. Anderson asked the City Attorney, if there should be minutes of the Meeting held on April 2, 1963. 'Mr. Ritchie stated that there wasn't an official meeting held, therefore no minutes were required. Mr, Anderson requested that a record be made of the appointment of the Police Chief. I.r. Ritchie stated that this could be made a matter of record. 3. The Police Chief Ordinance No. 15-63, was read, on a LOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Applegate and passed unanimously, Ordi- nance No. 15.63, was adopted, by the Council, and signed by Mayor R. A. Jamieson, George 0, Rogers,, President of the Councils and attested by City Clark, Shirley Jenkins. 4. A general discussion was hold on the proposed franchise with Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company, the City Attorney stated that he had researched the 1% maximum as to being the highest Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company could go. Ur. Ritchie stated that he could find nothing under the State Laws that would confirm this. ldnutes of Regular Meeting - April 16, 1963 Page 2 5. Mr. Rogers read the letter that was sent to Shuford Mills, in reference to Shuford Mille not complying with the Sub- Mvieion Ordinance No. 12-62. Shuford Mills acknowledged receipt of letter and stated that they had turned it over to their attorney, Mr. Max Brener, 6. A general discussion was held an to whether or not the City of Cocoa had to collect. the Utility Tax for the City of Cape Canaveral. Mr. Ritchie stated he had researched cases similar in nature and that the City of Cocoa has to collect the tax, but does not state how they will collect the tax. A MOTION was made by Mr, Applegate, seconded by Mr. Eberwein and passed unanimously that this item be tabled for two months. 7. Mr. Collins read the Resolution providing reinbursement for the expenses of the council, after a general discussion was held a MOTION was made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Rogers and passed by 2/3 of the Council, that the resolution be tabled for two months. Mr. Anderson abstained. 8. Resolution No 23, granting the use of the City Hallts meeting hall pj"J%KAjp to local organisations was read, on a LOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Rogers and passed unanimously Resolution No. 23 was adopted, with one change as follows: Paragraph 1 delete sexcept in the case of a regularly scheduled outside meeting, which shall not be post- poned' due to a special non- echaduled city meetings. 9. Nova Inc. - variance in height requested. On a MOTION made by Mr. Applegate seconded by Mr. Collins and passed unanimously the variance was granted. 10. A letter from Briley, Wild & Associates was read in reference to items 10, 11 L. 12 of the Agenda, the recommendations that Briley, Wild & Associates made were as followst, sl. It is our recommendation that for residential lots of sixty feet, and lose, in width} the side yard set -back be established at a minimum of six feet on either side. We would prefer to withhold recommendations on set -backs for lots greater than sixty feet in width until after the meeting on March 26th. 2. Our study has revealed that front yard set -backs on the east side of Palm Avenues south of Monroe Avenue, have been established by precedent at fifty feet. It is, therefore, our recommendation that, for conformity, the fifty foot set -back be also established in the area between Monroe Avenue and Washington Avenue on both sides of Palm Avenue extended (h01 S or North Atlantic Avenue)". O p Minutes of Regular Meeting - April 16, 1963 Page 3 On a MOTION made by Mr, Applegate, seconded by Mr. Ebereein and parsed by 2/3 of the council (Mr. Anderson, abstained) the recommendations were accepted. U. The next item on the agenda, was a petition to issue a Stop Order to the Materials Service Inc., Mr. Ritchie stated that the zoning of this property is IU and that there was nothing improper. Mr. Rogers submitted a Flat dated 19561 which showed this property to be zoned IU. 12. Mr. Rogers read a letter from Orlando Federal. Savings and Iran Association, Ret Preferred Proporties, ins., Lots 3 & 4, Block 48, Avon -by- the -3sa in which they stated "Our lot inspection which was made at noon on March 11th, 1963 indicated that no lot clearing had been done and therefore no visual inspection of grade could be made. However, in the opinion of our inspector there was nothing to indicate that more than normal grading would be required.. The report from our Building Inspector reveals that there was this normal grading but he has assured us that the footings wore properly stepped down and that all are resting on natural soil, Mr. Holland's footing inspection was made on March 13th. We have every reason to believe that his report on this inspection is accurate ". Mr. Rogers stated that no further investigation was nocessary. 13. Mayor R. A. Jamieson read a letter from Florida Senate, dated April 6, 1963 and asked that a vote be polled of the council as to whether a roferendum should be attached to the Charter. A general discussion was held. A POTION was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Collins, that a vote be Roiled requesting a reforendum be attached to the Charter. The vote was two for (Mr, Collins, and Mr. Anderson) three against (Mr. Rogers, Mr. Eberwain and Kr. Applegate). A MOTION was made by Mr. Applegate, seconded by Mr. Eborwein to accept Charter without referendum. The vote was three for (Mr. Rogers, Mr. Eberwein, Mr. Applegate) and two against (Mr. Collins and Mr. Anderson). lh. Mayor Jamieson stated that Mr. Rogers told him that all of the Zoning Board had to go with the exception of Mr.. Jandreau, that there were 35 descrepaneies in re- zoning, no zoning map, no minutes of coning meetings, • 0 Yinutes of Regular Meeting - April 16, 1963 Page 4 The Mayor asked Mr. Collins to confirm statements. Mr. Collins agreed with the exception that he didn't think Er. 0ouldss name was mentioned. Mr. Anderson agreed. Mr. Collins made a MOTION that the council assume the re- sponsibilities of the Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Anderson. MOTION failed. The vote was two for (Mr. Collins and Mr. Anderson) and three against (Mr. Rogers, Mr. Applegate, Mr. Eberwein), 15. Resolution No. 24-63, loan for Volunteer Fire Department was read. After a general discussion paragraph (1) was changed to read "That the City will loan to the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department $900.00, on 1 May 1963: On a MOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously the resolution was adopted. On a MOTION made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Collins and passed unanimously, that the City pay the Water and Electric bills of the Volunteer Fire Department. 16. A letter was read from R. L. Polk & CompaspyPublishers Rat Can- vassing the City for a directory. A NOTION was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Eberwain and passed unanimously that the offer from R. L. Polk & Com- pany be rejected. 17. A letter from Time Saver Market Res Open, front grocery store pro- posed locations South Side of Jefferson Ave. and SR 401 requesting permission from the council to permit the sale of Beer and Wine for off premise consump- tion. There were no objections by the council. 18. Mr. Anderson submitted a bid from Chevrolet Car Dealers for a police car and equipment, also prices on a rental car. A general discussion was held. Mr. Collins made a MOTION to turn expenses over to Mr. Anderson and Mr. Winnett and that they be authorized to order . the police car, rental car, and uniforms, seconded by Mr. Eberweln and passed by 2/3 of council, 1r. Anderson abstained. 19. On a MOTION made by Mr. Eberwein, seconded by Mr. Applegate and passed unanimously, .that the meeting be adjourned. Heating was adjourned.at 1Ot20 P.H. 11 9,f;� City ey J dm I � 9 ` . clerk