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Minutes of Regular Meeting
City Council
September 17, 1963
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida was held at 7:45 PM, September 17, 1963 at the
Temporary City Hall, 109 Buchanan Ave., Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Members present were: Mayor Richard 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 September 3, 1963 were read.
Mr. Murphy made a Motion to accept the changes and the readings
of the Minutes. Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion. The vote was
passed by Mr. Jandreau, Murphy and Eberwein; Mr. Hurck abstained.
Mayor Thurm read the Treasury Report for the month of August
1963. Mr. Hurck questioned the entries under enses: pertaining
to Salaries in reference to "Less Taxes" items, if these were in
monies in the City Account or extra expenses. The City Clerk ex-
plained that the these figures were deducted from the basic salaries
to be submitted to the Federal Government for Withholding Taxes paid
quarterly. Mr. Hurck asked if the Garbage Department had submitted
one - twelfth (1/12) of the previous six (6) month's returns to the
City and the Mayor stated they had. Mr. Hurck made a Motion to
approve the Treasury Report and Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion.
The Vote was passed unanimously, as accepted and approved.
Mayor Thurm pointed out that Mr. Hines and Broomquiat of the
Library have,ded,cated much zeal and determination to establish a
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Library,in the City - anyone . interested in aiding or contributing
help to them, will be greatly appreciated.
A letter of invitation from Major Robert C. White, U.S. Air Force,
observing the Air Force's 16th Anniversary with parade at 0730, on
18 Sep 63 was extended to the Citizens of Cape Canaveral to review
at Patrick AFB.
Mr. ,Collins . asked permission to read an open letter to the
Citizens of Cape Canaveral re: "Recall of Council," under last
Meetings' "Old Business ". The decision to withdraw the "Recall"
at this time was due to upcoming elections in a few months.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting - Sep 17, 63 PAGE 2
Mr. Hurck stated that this issue was not on the Agenda. Ile
pointed out the decisions of the Council pertaining to this matter
were passed unanimously.
1. New Business: City Park: Mr. Jandreau made a Motion that $750.00
be allocated in October to the beginning of the City Park. The Mayor
pointed out that the ,ownership is being contested and no guarantee
when and if we can obtain ownership of the Park for Cape Canaveral.
Mr. Jandreau stated the City Attorney was looking into the matter
some time ago. The City Attorney . stated a legal "hassle" is still
in existence and further advised against any money being expended
on park until judgement is rendered - plus sixty (60) days waiting
period expires. Mr.. Hurck asked when the 'last court; action took
place. Mr. Ritchie stated it was approximately five (5) months
ago and could result in a year's lapse between hearings.
2. License Ordinance: Mr. Murphy made a Motion to table this
Issue until next Regular Meeting to have tl.ae to look over the
present ordinance.
3. Southern Building Code: Mr. Hurck made a Move to have the
City Attorney draw up a proposed Ordinance to conform with the
Southern Building Code, before its adoption.
4. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to raise the wages of the Buildingr
Inspector from $100.00 to $125.00 per week. Mr. Hurck aecondcd the
Motion. The vote was carried unanimously.
Mr. Hurck gave a resume' re: street lights and the need for
$1,000.00 to put in the Budget to cover fourteen (3.4) street lights
throughout Cape Canaveral from Storekeeper -By- The -Sea, Ridgewood Ave.,
Adams Ave., going . south every other block, at a cost of $1,050.40
per year, quoted by the Florida Power & Light Co. This proposal
was not on the Agenda and was suggested being given to the City
Attorney for review and put on next Regular Meeting's Agenda on
October let, 1963.
5. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion there be a Special Meeting on
September 24, 1963 and Mr. Hurck seconded the Motion -'the vote
was carried unanimously. Reading of /and adoption with amendments
to the Southern Building Code; and adopt agreement re: street
lights with Florida Power & Light Co.
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Sep 17, 1963 PAGE THREE
6. Mayor Thum introduced a Model copy of "The Organization
of a Volunteer Fire Department ". Mr. Murphy made a Motion to
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adopt,'jy�3500;00 in- additi.aa to the proposed Budget for the Fire
Department. Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion. The vote was
carried unanimously. (Notes: adopt $ 500.00 by Mr. Murphy;
Mr. Jandreau - 5108.25). Before the reading of this Model copy
of the organizing of a Volunteer Fire Department, the City Attorney
pointed out that if adopted, this would conflict with the Deed
already in effect with the Fire Department and would be in viola-
tion. This should be looked into so as not to put either issues
in jeopardy of the Fire Department. This issue will be put on the
next Regular Meeting - 1 Oct 63.
Mr. Hurck asked if any member of the Zoning Board could
answer or give ary information re: 'several ' variances and if any
decisions or notifications were passed along to the parties con-
cerned; and if so why the Council has not been notified the status
of these variances. Mr. Clayton of the Zoning Board explained he
was on vacation and was not aware of this. Mr. Jandreau stated
it could be due to ,change of personnel.
Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to adjourn the Meeting.
Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
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Maxine earson
Deputy City Clerk