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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-15-1963• Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council October 15, 1963 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held at 7:3OPM, October 15, 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 October 1, 1963 and the Special Meeting of 'October 8, 1963 were read by Mayor Thurm. Mr. Hurck made a Motion that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1963 be approved as read. Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion. The vote was carried unanimously. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion for corrections of the Special Meeting of October 8, 1963 as follows: "That Mr. Murphy made the Motion to appoint Mr. Anderson as Fiscal Agent, and Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion." Mr. Jandreau made a Motion that the Minutes of the Special Meeting stand corrected and approved. Mr. Murphy seconded the Motion. The vote was carried unanimously. TREASURY REPORT: The Treasury Report was read by Mayor Thurm for the month of September. Mr. Hurck questioned the Accounts Receivable pertaining to the Garbage Department payments and what the figure $148.71 represented. Mr. Hurck brought this issue up the at the previous monthst Treasury Report reading, in that this was not explanatory enough in regards to the one - twelfth (1 /12th) agreement with the Franchise. The Mayor stated this would be checked into, to see how these figures were derived at. Mr. Hurck questioned the "Expenses" regarding "Salaries" per- taining to the Building Inspector Department . being paid $600.00 in the month of September. The Mayor explained this also included the termination salary of the former Building Inspector. Mayor Thurm read the list of bills payable in the month of September. Mr. Murphy asked why no copy of said bills were in his folder. Mr. Hurck informed him there were copies issued two (2) weeks ago and that he still had his copy with him. hli mit cs Of' G Re- • S Ular Meeting - Oct 15, 1963 OLD BUG INESS. PAGE 1• The variance requested by Mr, S. Mra, R.G. Reid was pre- sented by Mayor Thurm, Mr, Jandreau made a Motion tabling this Variance for two (2) weeks, Mr. Murphy seconded the Motion. Mr, Rurck stated this issue has been'banging fire" since June and the Zoning Board has passed Judgement and rejeLcted this variance. Mr. Jandreau stated that the Council should go over this with the Zoning Board - so as not to pass this too lightly; it should be put on the next Regular Meeting's Agenda. The Vote was passed by Mr. Jandreau, Murphy and Eberwein. Mr. Hurck opposed the tabling Of Motion, and inquired when all concerned could get together with the Zoning Board, The next Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board on October 17th was set up at 8:30 PM for Zoning Board Members and the Councilmen, Mr, Irvin appeared at the Meeting and was Informed this Would be acted upon at the next Regular. Meeting. The variance on his won Mr. William Tucksr's trailer to be Parked on Property between two (2) trailer parks was permitted because of loan difficulties in building a dwelling, had been turned down due to location between trailer parks, Mr. Jandreau made a Motion to Grant Mr, .Tucker be given this permission. Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion, Mr, Hurck stated a precedence could be set inaallowing trailers to be parked on property throughout the City that are not Zoned for trailer parks, Mr, Applegate Of the Zoning, Board suggested a Permit be granted, due to the findings of loans being denied for a building or dwelling between two trailer parka. Mr, Murphy made an amendment to the Motion that this be granted on a temporary basis. The City Attorney suggested that a request for conditional letters could be supplied showing that several loans were refused due to the aforementioned reasons, Mr, Hurck stated some consideration should be realized due to an existing hardship, but a precedence could be set on allowing too many individual trailers being parked throughout the City, Mr, Hurck stated he would not second Mr, Murphy's Motion Of Amendment, so the Motion died for a second. The vote was carried by 1• 11. Jandreau, Murphy and Eberwein. Mr, Hurck opposed. (This Infor- mation added subsequent to Meeting - TRAILER IDENTIPICATION: Number ML 55106 31204 - 1963 Mobiliner), Minutes of the Regular Meeting - Oct 15, 1963 PAGE THREE Mr. Rurck asked what happened to the variance on the Agenda pertaining to the Chandler Parka The Mayor explained this was an oversight, then gave a resume' of the variance. The request for variance was for the purpose of changing the classification from R -1 to R-3 for building multiple dwellings. The Mayor read in part from Minutes of the Zoning Board Meeting re: Chandler Park: "Letter dated June 7, 1963.... requesting a variance on lots #11 and #12 in Block 16 and Lots #1, 2, and 8 and the west 30 (thirty) feet of Lot 117 in Block 17, in Chandler Park Subdivision, Brevard Co., Florida, be re -zoned from R-1 to R -3. Zoning Board passed the vote unanimously that the re- zoning be approved. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion that the variance be passed on the basis of Zoning Board decision. Mr. Eberwein seconded the Motion. Mr. Murphy asked if this was a re- zoning or a variance.. Mr. Jandreau stated that this was a re- zoning classification. The vote was carried unanimously. 2. The scond and final reading of the adoption of the Southern Building Code was read by Mayor Thurm. Mr. Hurck asked if this would be the most recent updated Building Code. The City Attorney stated that each time a current code or amendment is out, the City should adopt an up-to-date ordinance to coincide with the current Code and its editions as published. The ordinance for tempered glass was also given its' second and final reading. A Contractor asked if this prevents fibre -glass use in showers instead of the tempered glass. The Mayor emphasized that' "windo - pane" type glass, etc., of a thin material was in reference and that fibre-glass was not in conflict with the tempered glass requirements. Mr. Jandreau made a Motion that we pass both ordinances as read. Mr. Eberwin seconded the Motion and the vote was carried unanimously. A five minute recess was asked for by the City Attorney. The Meeting commenced again at 8:50 PM. NEW BUSINESS:. 1. Mayor Thurm presented a letter from Arthur Lloyd, Inc., in reference to a petition for extending their common carrier trucking service through Cape Canaveral for access to the NOVA Area and to 1•711lutes of Regular Meeting - Oct 15, 1963 bring the encompasaing communities closer, pAO� =OUR as granting the trackin Mr. Hurck asked If this B company permission to operate within the City Limits, Mr, Murphy stated he didn't see that it was necessary to sign this as no other t Mr Hur rucking Pirm has lent a petition Hurck stated that this was import around, consent Of the Municipality nt and necessary to Palit to travel throu give the Mr, Jandreau asked Bh this area, If Arthur hur Lloyd, Inc., were asking s, The City Atitorne B for granting permission to y stated that this Is go from one Probably B areas to the Connecting rail or community to another , NOVA Area, Mr; Hurck made a Motion the Council support this petition the Motion, Mr. Jandreau and sign i that t, Mr, Eberwein seconded Of the City Attorney were givenven, . d'unt11 further explanatlon and views Mr- Murphy agreed that he cannot Dee why this petition needs to be M this looked signed, h1r• Jandreau stated that right on this, Inc., was $slung for an exclusive Mr, Hurck stated that Arthur Lloyd Inc., the largest trucking Plana in this Ss one of Cocoa, Mayor area and believed the Y Thurm asked for a vote on Y were from Eberwein voted in f this issue, Mr, Hurck and favor to sign petition,, htr, Murphy o and Mr, Jandreau abstained, 'The vote Opposed Passed, was carried two to one and 2• ?onin� Board Man• zoning map. Mr,. " Mayor Thurm presented the '• Hurck questioned the R_l Proposed Shuford Mills, Mr, Murphy area and the phy Pointed o gzoniwae Rf Mr. Hurck asked ut that Harbor Hei hts u• R -4 was for multiple dwellings 1. classification for multiple B and w dwellin s hat the lowest from the Zoning well• Th. City Attorney 8 Ordinance pertainin read that the north end was B to R -4 zoning, Mr, Planned for a Shopping urphy stated °p cannot be R -4. FPin and Commercial Center, the map, Mr, Stottler er Jandreau stated that Briley, Wild Co., engineered of Shuford Mills Zoning Board and Councilmen to meet with the uncilmen after, 8 :30pM Thursday, October discussion, 17th for 3• Appointment o� Clerk: Mayor Thurm nu sideration be given to 1drs, BBested t Anita Ost that con - auggested that the city rum for City Clerk, Y nee. someone Mr, Jandreau these meetln s ti•+ho can take the minutes of g in shortluind, take The Mayor stated Mr.,, but will already the �ti booklcceper Por O„ wn didn't the city, Minutes of Regular Meeting - Oct 15, 1963 PAGE RIVE Mr. Hurck suggested that the Mayor step down as he has good know- ledge of the office and employees. The Mayor, asked Mr. Jandreau to act as Chairman. Mr. Jandreau took over as Chairman. Mayor Thum stated that the last City Clerk handled the bookkeeping and other duties which combined the City Clerk and City Treasurer as one position. The requirement for well qualified individuals was considered in the interviewing of applicants. Mrs. Ostrum was highly recommended by the Auditor, Mr. Hauser due to several tests administered to her before being sent here. She also has a rounded out experience, in building, motels, bookkeeping, etc. Mr. Thum made a Motion that the Council appoint Mrs. Ostrum as the next City Clerk, with a.salary of $90.00 per week. Mr. Hurck sedonded the Motion. Mr. Thum stepped back into the Chairman's position. Mr. Murphy, Jandreau and Eberwein voted against the Motion. Mr. Murphy made a Motion to appoint Mrs. Donna Anderson as the new City Clerk. Mr. Eberwdn seconded the Motion. The Mayor asked if Mrs. Anderson took shorthand and if she kept books. Mr. Jandreau stated he didn't know if she took shorthand, but did not keep books. One citizen asked what the qualifications were of Mrs. Anderson. Mayor Thum stated there were good references, the last from a County Attorney's office where she was Secretary. Mr. Jandreau, Murphy and Eberwein voted to accept the appointment of Mrs. Anderson. The Mayor suggested salary should be specified. Mr. Jandreau stated it should be the same as the offer to Mrs. Ostrum of $90.00 per week and no more. Mr. Hurck asked who the City Treasurer was, and what becomes of Mrs. Ostrum and Mrs. Pearson. Mr. Jandreau stated on the other hand we may already have someone in the office that are qualified personnel. Mr. Murphy made a Motion to adjourn. Mr. Applegate of the Zoning Board asked regarding the flooding at the north end of Cape Canaveral. Other citizens inquired what would be done to prevent this hazard from re- occurring. Mr. Ritchie stated the city should not enter into this matter, as this was a Civil act and stated citizens could seek temporary injunction, through an Attorney to correct the matter. Mr. Applegate asked about the Nuisance Ordinance that would it cover this. The councilman, Mr. Hurck and the Mayor agreed to meet Mr. Stottler of Shuford Mills Minutec of the Regular Meeting - Oct 15, 1963 PAGE gix and look into the flooding situation on October 16th . The City Attorney pointed out that there would have to be proof that thin was a criminal act and not civil act for the City to step in Idr. Hurck made a Motion to adjourn. The Mayor stated that a salary should be net for the City Clerk and City Treasurers Mr. Anderson inquired about liability insurance on the firemen. Idr, Hurck suggested that .this be put on the Agenda, Mr, Murphy stated there was a meeting with the firemen next Saturday morning and bring this forward at that meeting. if someone should get hurt Mr. Anderson stated that - feels some protection should cover them. The City Attorney suggested 'thin be care of with the money already allocated to the Fire Department, Mr. Anderson stated that the City carries insurance on the employees, but not on the firemen. Mr. Hurck made a Motion to adjourn, Mr. Jandreau seconded the Motion. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.