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M;Snutes of Special Meeting
City Council
August 27, 1963
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida was held on August 27, 1963 at the Temporary City Hall, 109 Buchanan
Ave., Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Members present were : Mayor Richarl7hu:m, William Fbexwein, Jack Hurck,
Eugene Jandreau, F. L. , Murphy, George Ritchie — City Attorney, Maxine Pearson —
Deputy City Clerk.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thum at 7 :40 PM: The Mayor opened
discussion re: "filling vacancy of Mr. F. L. Murphy ", and asked penmiasion to
move this issue first on the Agenda. Mr. Hurck objected to this and made a Motion
not to deviate from the Agenda. tr. Mur W seconded the Motion.. The Notion
was voted not to deviate from by Mr. tfiupby, Mr. Fbervein, and Mr. Hurck. Mr.
Jandreau abstained. The'MOtion was passed by 3/4 vote not to deviate from the
Agenda.
Civil Defense Mayor Thunm opened discussion re; Civil Defense, and
stated the City Attorney would like more time, as he had not been able to
look into the proposal legally. A Motion was made by Pr. MLnphy to adopt a
Resolution accepting the Civil Defense Plan as time was of the essence. Mr.
Hurck seconded the Motion. Mr. Jandreau expressed his opinion that this may
be too hasty, if the City Attorney needs more time to look into the proposal.
;r. Minphy stated that he felt we should go ahead with the Motion. Mr. Ritchie
stated he had not been able to look into the proposal.in conjunction with bindinr,
the City, legally. Mr. Mituphy stated in reading, over the proposal -.we would
not be obligated, legally, and Mr. Hurck suggested we adopt the resolution.
Itr. Jandreau suggested an amendment to the Motion. 'Mr. Hurck stated that if
a Resolution was passed, it could be rescinded later, that we had everything
to Fain and nothing to lose — saving $10,000 requested by the Fir: Department.
Mr. Ritchie stated he had not time to Go over the Resolution to the extent of
its legality of "free gift ". A vote was passed unanimously to adopt the
Resolution.
Vacancy: Discussion was open regarding the "verbal resignation" by Mr.
mr-phy on August 1963. The Mayor read a letter presented by Mfr. Murphy
rescinding his "verbal resignation" to remain on the Council. Mr. Hurck made
a t•fotion to accept the letter of rescission from Mr. Mhuphy. Mr. Fbeniein
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seconded the Motionn. The vote was passed unanimously to accept Mr. 1- uphy's
letter of rescission.
City Attorney - Court: The next discussion on the Agenda visa re: necessity
of City Attorney attending or representing the.City in 6Lnicipal Court. Mr.
Jandreau made a Motion that if his presence was needed, the City Attorney should
be present. Mr. Hurck suggested a meeting be setup with the Judge, City Attorney
and Councilmen, deciding when and where the City Attorney's services would be
required. Mr. Hurok explained the necessity might arise, when the defendant
has an Attorney, the City should be represented in case of a rebuttal. Mr. Ritchie
pointed out the expense of full time - if his presence is not always required.
Mr. Hurck asked for arrangements for this 6leetin3 with the Judge, City'Attomey
and the Councilmen at earliest convenience.
Budget: Further discussion was opened to the proposed 1963 -1964 Budget.
The Police Department was reduced from 3 patrolmen to and from 3 dispatchers
to 2 and the 7 ,auxiliary part time patrolmen would remain as is. Uniforms
were reduced to $280.00 for the Chief and auxiliary patrolmen, but remained at
$500.00 for the 2 patrolmen. Mr. Hurck questioned if the figure for the Fire
Department, $14,000 would be in excess to the proposed $5,500.00. Mr. dbeller,
• Volunteer Fireman, pointed out that they 'could not operate on $14,000 without
• suitable truck and citizens weren't interested enough to back the Fire Depart-
ment which could lead to retuming and disolving all cquipoent to its mners.
The City Attorney pointed out if a donation was given for a fire truck, the City
should be retained as rightful owner. No father discussion was subrtdtted and
Mr. Hurck made a Motion for the Meeting to adjourn. I•tr. Jandreau seconded the
Motion. The Motion carried unanimously and the Meeting was adjoumed at 9:00 R.I.
1,1axine R. Pearson
Deputy City Cleric
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August 27. 1963 -
To the Councilman of the City of Cape Canaveral
Oentlement
At our regular council Mating on August 20th, ,I stated that
I would resign as councilman.. Inasmuch as I.wan ruled out of
order by the Chairman and no action was taken by the Council
aocepting vV tesignntion, I hereby rescind my verbal resignation
and u111 remain on the Council.
Very truly yours, -.
F. 'F /L /'/ f