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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-20-1963i 0 Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council August 20, 1963 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held at 7.:30 PM, August 20, 1963 at the Temporary City Hall, 109 Buchanan Ave., Cape Canaveral, Florida. Members present were: Mayor Richard R. Thurm, William Eberwein, Jack Hurck, Eugene Jandreau, F.L. Murphy, George Ritchie - City Attorney, and Maxine Pearson, Deputy City Clerk.' The Meeting was 'called to, order by Mayor Thurm. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 1963 were read. A Motion was made by Mr. Jandreau and Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion that the minutes of the Regular Meeting be approved.. The Motion was passed unanimously. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 13, 1963 were read. Mr. Hurck asked that corrections be made on the Aug 13th Meeting;that a Motbn was made by Mr. Hurck for the removal of the Building Inspector and Motion was seconded by Mr. Murphy. A Motion that this discussion be tabled so the Building Inspector could represent himself was made by Mr. Jandreau and seconded by Mr. Eberwein, for the next Regular Meeting of August, 20th, 1963. The Motion was made by Mr. Hurck and seconded by Mr. Murphy that the minutes be approved as corrected. The Motion was passed unanimously. Treasury Report: The Treasury Report was read by Mayor, Thurm for the month of July 1963.. Mr. Hurck inquired if the amount of delinquent occupational license fees for July were due to the result of notices sent by City Hall - were mostly July or August. The City Clerk stated they were credited to the month of July, as notices were sent out the last week of July or 1st week of August. Old Business: Mayor Thurm . opened the discussion regarding letter from Mr. Goldberg re: Closing the entrance of SR 401 in front of the Storekeeper Area, which brought much, opposition. Mr. Hurck clarified that no letter was sent to Mr. Max Brewer; that the City of Cape Canaveral has no authority or jurisdiction there - it was up to the Florida State Roads, and Engineers already had been there twice to erect signs, etc. Now there would be no alternative but to write to Mr. Brewer for further action, regarding the closing of thin road. Library: Mayor Thurm opened discussion regarding a City Library; Members of the &ivio Association asked for permission to go on their Minutes of the Regular Meeting - August 20, 1963 PAGE 2 own, and if the City of Cape Canaveral could aid them at any time. Mr. Hurck made a Motion to adopt a Resolution . for aid at a later date; but not binding us, and Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion - those in favor were Mr. Jandreau, Mer Eberwein, Mr. Murphy voted against the Resolution. A Resolution was voted by Mr. Murck, Mr. Eberwein and Mr. Jandreau for future consideration in participating in a library for the City of Cape Canaveral. (Res. Nr. 36 adopted). New Business: Mayor ,Thurm ' opened discussion of the proposed 1963 -1964 Budget. Discussions were viewed regarding street lights, roads, firetruck and equipment, police department needs; salaries, priority needs first, etc. .Mayor Thurm suggested a move to put the Budget on the next Special Meeting - August 27th Agenda. 1. ,Mayor Thurm gave a resume of charges for gross negligence re: the Building Inspector. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to put the issue from table back on the floor. Mr. Murphy made a Motion for the removal of the Building Inspector - Mr. Hurck seconded the Motion. Those in favor of removal was voted "FOR" by Mr. Hurck and Mr. Murphy. Those voted against removal were Mr. Jandreau and Mr. Eberwein. Mayor Thurm voted against removal and the vote .carried .a 2/3 majority against the removal of the Building Inspector. Mr. Murphy then stated as of tonight, he was resigning and refrained from further participation In the Meeting. 2. Mayor Thurm read a letter of resignation from Mr. Gould of the Zoning Board. Motion was made by Mr. Jandreau that Mr. Applegate be nominated. Motion was seconded by Mr. Eberwein. Those voted in favor for were Mr. Jandreau and Mr. Eberwein. Mr. Hurck opposed. The vote carried a 2/3 majority for Mr. Applegate to replace Mr. Gould. 3. Next on New Bualness was a proposed Resolution brought to mind by Mayor Thurm re: use of,City water in commercial establishments according to Florida Statutes - Chapter 1700- 1.15. 4. A proposed. Resolution plan .adopting Civil Defense Plan was opened by Mayor Thurm. Motion was made by Mr. Eberwein and seconded by Mr. Jandreau that the issue be tabled until next Tuesday's Regular Meeting - August 27th until City Attorney has looked over ita' legality for City of Cape Canaveral. Mr. Jandreau and Mr. Eberwein voted in favor of tabling the Motion. Mr. Hurck abstained. � s Minutes of the Regular Meeting - August 20, 1963 PAGE 3 5. Municipal Court: The Mayor brought up discussion from the Charter "duties of the City Attorney ". Topic was discussed regarding the presence of the City Attorney for Thursday . evening Court to bepre- sent the City and its' legalities. Mr. Hurck pointed out that the Council had not been given sufficient time to review this with the Judge and City Attorney. Mr. Jandreau urged the need for presence of the City Attorney at Court. Mr. Hurck made Motion tabling this Issue be set aside until next Tuesday's Special Meeting Aug 27th, to have chance to meet first with the City Attorney, Chief of Police and the Judge. Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion and Motion was passed unanimously. Attorney Ritchie brought to the attention the need to accept applications before next Regular Meeting - September 3rd, 1963 to fill the vacancy on the Council; so new Councilman can be selected before the required 30 days end in accordance with the Charter, Section IV,'ARticle III. The City Attorney asked Mr. Murphy if this was his final decision to resign and Mr'. Murphy indicated that this was his final decision, to resign. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to put this issue on the Agenda at the next Special Meeting - Tuesday, August 27th. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Eberwein. Mr. Hurck abstained. The Mayor made a. move that the Meeting be adjourned. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to adjourn the Meeting and Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion. The Motion was carried unanimously by Mr. Eberwein, Mr. Jandreau and Mr. Hurck at 10:08 PM. Maxine H. Pearson Deputy City Clerk 07 3