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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCharter Board 1962 Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD 1Cmw August 23, 1962 The first meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park at 6:00 PM, August 23, 1962. Present were the following members: W. R. King, C. F. Cook, W. Greaney Jr., E. J. Jandreau and R. R. Thurm. Mrs. Hurck, Acting City Clerk took the minutes of the meeting. A Motion was made, and seconded by Mr. Jandreau and passed unanimously that Mr. Cook act as Temporary Chairman of the meeting. Mr. Cook then opened the meeting and extended welcome to visitors that may or may not be present. Mr. Cook then proceeded to business. The first business before the meeting was to discuss and adopt a group of By-laws under which to work. A copy of the proposed By-laws were then presented. Mr. King made a Motion and it was seconded by Mr. Greaney that the By-laws be accepted as read. The Motion was passed unanimously. V. The next order of business was the election of a permanent Chairman as stated in the By-laws. Mr. King was nominated by Mr. Jandreau and it was seconded and passed unanimously. Mr. King accepted the office of Chairman and took over the meeting. Mr. King then read to the Board the Florida State Statutes 1961, Chapter 166, establishing the duties, rights and limitations of the board. It was stated that the Board must meet within 30 days after the election and this Board had convened within 15 days. The Charter must be concluded within 90 days after the election and posted for public notice in a local newspaper for 25 days before the public 'vote. The Chairman then asked for comments from the Board. Mr. Cook made a Motion and it was seconded and passed that the By-Laws be signed and given to the Clerk and made a part of the Minutes. (See attachment) . The next item of discussion was the time and location of the next public meeting. It was dediced that the next meeting would be held at 7:00 PM at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. AC) lk,, iv -AN) Page 2. Minutes of Charter Board Meeting, August 23, 1962 `_ rr� The Chairman stated that these meetings were being held with the intent of the Board hearing the ideas and thoughts of the people. There are two ways for the public to make their wishes known, either by attending the meetings in person or writing to the Board, c/o P. 0. Box 12, Cape Canaveral, and the Board is interested in hearing the desires of the people. The first topic in preparing the Charter is the formation of the City. The Chairman then read from the Minutes of the First Incorporation of the Town of Cape Canaveral wherein the territorial limits were established. Subject to verification of the copy with county records, the description was accepted and became a part of the minutes as attached. Mr. Greaney then read a brief resume of the Preamble for the Charter outlining what the Charter entails. Article # 1 establishes the type of government, lays down the metes and bounds and the rights of the City to become a governing unit. A general discussion followed in which the matter of the type of city government such as Mayor/Council or City Manager,Council was presented. It was agreed to take this under advisement and each member was to investigate further and report at the next meeting. Mr. King stated there was no further business and made a Motion which was seconded and passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman of Charter Bbard C/Mit./X/ 4/AL Acting City Clerk C BYLAWS OF THE CHARTER BOARD,OF THE CITY OF CAPE CAFFVERAL Jr ARTICLE I HANE AND PURPOSE A. NAME This board shall be known as the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral. B. Purpose The board shall have as its purpose to prepere s. charter under which the people and the government of the city can live, 'mirk, and -row in a progressive atmosphere. ARTICLE TI CHAIRMAN A. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN The board shall select from its members one who will serve as Chairman. B. DUTIES 1. The Chairman shall preside at all meetir-s of the board. 2. It shall be the duty of the Chairman to coordinate the activities of the board in any manner required by the board. 3. The Chairman shall notify all members of all general and special meetings. C. ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN In the absence of the Chairman the other members of the board shall select a Chairman Pro Tem to conduct the duties of the Chairman during his absence. ARTICLE III tor, ODYMITTEES A. The board select from its several members such committeesas the law may require and in the manner prescribed by law. B. The board nay create such other committees as the board shall deem necessary for the sucessful conclusion of its duties. ARTICLE IV SECRETARY A. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY The City Clerk shall serve as the secretary of the board as required by the laws of the State of Florida. B. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY The secretary of the board shall perform the duties prescribed by law and in the manner prescribed by law. C. ABSENCE OF THE SECRETARY In the absence or inability of the City Clerk to perform the duties of the secretary he shall, in the wanner prescribed by law, appoint a deputy who shall then perform the duties of the secretary. ARTICLE V MEETINGS A. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS The Charter Board shall conduct weekly meetings from the time their first meeting is declared until their work is completed or until such time as necessity does not require. Special meetings may be called and shall be called upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board. All such meetings shall be open to the public. 4 B. rO TIFICATION OF MEETINGS 1. At least twenty—four hours prior to any general weekly meeting of the board the board will cause to be posted in the City Hall an agenda of the topics to be considered at such general meeting. 2. As early as practical before any special meeting the board will cause to be posted in the City Hall an agenda of the topics to be considered at such special meeting. C. LIMITATION OF DISCUSSION AND DEBATE 1. The Chairman of the board may, at his discretion, place such limits on discussion or debate as are herein provided. 2. On the failure of the Chairman to exercise his powers provided by this section the same may be imposed on an affirmative vote of a majority of the board members present. 3. Debate and discussion may be limited to thirty minutes on any one topic and to five minutes by any one individual on one topic. D. QUORUM Three of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. E. PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION 1. Participation in discussion shall require the recognition of the Chairman. 2. All Discussion and comment shall be directed to the Chairman. 3. At no time shall the Chairman be deprived of the right to participate in discussion by virture of his position as Chairman. F. RULES OF ORDER 1. Except as herein provided all meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, Revised. 2. In the event of conflict between the Bylaws of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral and Roberts Rules of Order, the said bylaws shall prevail. ARTICLE VI LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS The board shall make itself cognizant of the various requirements and limitations placed on it by law as regards formation, meetings, elections, filing of charter, and time and shall abide by such requirements and limitations at all times. ARTICLE VII UNDUE INFLUENCE It shall be the duty of the several members of the board to report at the next public meeting of the board any attempt by any party or parties to extract any promise of certain action in return for which any consideration shall be promised. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENT These bylaws may be amended on an affirmative vote of a majority of the board members. Subscribed to this day of ( Y" 1962. C. F. C K MEMBER W. R. K G MEMBER W. GREANEY, JR MEMBER R. R. THURM MEMBER ( . 0 E. JI J`►"JREAU MEMBER t `a • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD August 30, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was called to order at 7:00 PM at the recreation hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park on August 29, 1962. Present were Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Greaney, Mr. Thurm, Mr. Cook, and Mr. King. Mrs Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. The first order of business was the reading of the Minutes of the meeting of August 23, 1962. A Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the minutes be accepted as presented. Mr. King then stated that each member had copies of the Charter for various cities in the surrounding area which would be used as the basis of outlining the Charter for the City of Cape Canaveral. The first step would be to establish a tenative listing by Article of the items to be contained in the Charter. It was agreed that the following tenative format be used: Article # 1./ City of Cape Canaveral, General Provisions. To include the formation of the City, metes and bounds, type of government, right of perpetual succession. Article # 2.✓ General Powers of Government. Article # 3. Officers, Qualifications and Terms Article # 4. Mayor, Powers and Duties Article # 5. Council, Organization and Powers Article # 6. City Manager, Powers and Duties (if appointed) Article # 7. City Attorney Article # 8. City Clerk Article # 9. Tax Collector Article # 10. Tax Assesor Article # 11. City Treasurer Article # 12. Municipal Courts Article # 13. Police Department IL) Article # 14. Fire Department I Page 2 Minutes of Charter Board Meeting - August 30, 1962 Article # 15. Public Works Article # 16. Boards and Agencies A Motion was made and seconded by Mr. Greaney that Articles 16 thru 25 (as attached) of the Cocoa Charter, Table of Contents be utilized as part of the outline of the Charter of the City of Cape Canaveral. Mr. King then read proposed sections of the Charter for comments and recommendations of the Board: Section # 1. Type of government and method of election. Section # 2. Time and meeting place of the Council. Section # 3. Rules of Procedure of Members of the Council Section # 4. Residency Requirements and Qualifications of the Mayor and Council. Section # 5. Council - Rules of Procedure of Election and Recall to Expel Councilman. Section # 6. Qualification of Electors - Rules and Regulations Section # 7. Council - Power to appoint or remove certain officers ( not elected) . Section # 8. Length of Term of Mayor and Councilmen Section # 9. Appointment of City Manager (if advisable) by the Council - Qualifications, term of office and salary. Section # 10. City Manager, Powers and Duties (if appointed( Section # 11. Duties of Mayor ( if city government includes no city manager) Section # 12. Mayor - Powers and Duties as titular head. Section # 13. Council and Mayor - Provision for compensation and terms. Section # 14. Power of Mayor to propose legislation to the Council for efficent operation of the City Page 3 Amy Minutes of Charter Meeting - August 30, 1962 As each section was read, the board members commented on suggested changes. The meeting was then opened for general questions from the public. On Motion made by Mr. Greaney, seconded by Mr. Jandreau and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned. I 1 I 7/216,le./04) fr . Chairman of Charter Bo 64-1S (I; Deputy Clerk c i COCOA CHARTER 1;/' TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE Page 1 PURPOSE 1 ARTICLE 1 ABOLISH EXISTING MUNICIPALITY V 1 to 2 ARTICLE 2 ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MUNICIPALITY 2 to 25 ARTICLE 3 OFFICERS, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS 25 to 28 ARTICLE 4 THE MAYOR, HIS POWERS AND DUTIES 28 to 29 ARTICLE 5 CITY COUNCIL, ITS ORGANIZATION AND POWERS 29 to 34 ARTICLE 6 CITY MANAGER ' 34 to 36 ARTICLE 7 MUNICIPAL COURT 36 to 41 ARTICLE 8 CITY ATTORNEY 41 to 42 ARTICLE 9 POLICE DEPARTMENT 42 to 43 ARTICLE ' 10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 43 to 44 ARTICLE 11 WATER DEPARTMENT 44 to 45 ARTICLE 12 CITY CLERK 45 ARTICLE 13. CITY TAX COLLECTOR 45 to 46 ARTICLE 14 CITY TREASURER 46 to 47 ARTICLE 15 FIRE DEPARTMENT 47 to 48 ARTICLE 16 GENERAL FINANCE PROVISIONS, BUDGET, AUDIT, PURCHASING 48 to 52 ARTICLE ' 17 REVENUE AND TAXATION 52 to 58 ARTICLE 18 COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES 58 to 79 ARTICLE 19 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 to 94 ARTICLE 20 BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS 94 to 100 ARTICLE 21 COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE 10C to 116 ARTICLE 22 REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF TAXI CABS 116 to 11F ems ARTIULE 23 ELECTIONS i to 2'4 ARTICLE 24 ABAT] 4ENT OF NUISANCES 129 to 133 ARTICLE 25 MISCELLANEo 7.T3 to 138 111-; MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD September 6, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park on September 6, 1962. Present were Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Greaney, Mr. Thum, Mr. Cook and Mr. King. Mrs Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. The first order of business was the reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of August 30, 1962. A Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the minutes be accepted as presented. Mr. King remaed from the Minutes the. copy of the First Incorporation of the Town of Cape Canaveral to check metes and bounds with County records and will re- port at the next meeting. The item under consideration by the board was the "beneral powers of the city". It was stated that these powers would' grant the right of the City to operate, but did not necissarily mean the.:City had to do all of these things. Mr. King read the Article dealing with powers from the Charter of the City of Cocoa Beach.and asked for comments and discussion. It was agreed ,that the section of the charter' dealing with powers be compiled and be added too he necessary. These items were to �.� be reported on at the next meeting. The next meeting of the Charter Board will be held at the City Nall at 7;30 PM on Thursday, `Sept. 13. A Motion was made, seconded and passed that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman of the rd_f 44/ Depwty Clerk , MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD SEPTEMBER 13, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at 7:30 PM at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. In the absence of Mr. King, Chairman, Mr. Thurm nominated a temporary Chairman. The Motion was seconded and passed unanimously that Mr. Greaney serve as Chairman for this meeting. Present were Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Cook, Mr. Thurm, Mr. Greaney, absent, Mr. King. Mrs. Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. Mr. Greaney then took over the meeting and greeted the public in attendence. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 6 were then read and motion duly made and seconded were accepted as read. As stated in the Minutes of the meeting Sept. 6, Mr. King had removed the copy of the First Incorporation of the Town of Cape Canaveral from the minutes for verification with county records as to accuracy of the legal description. In Mr. King's absence, it was recommended that this business be continued until the following meeting. Cm; Mr. Greaney then read to the Board tenative outlines of Article # 2, Powers of the City. Mr. Greaney asked for comments from the Board and it was decided to further study the outline before it becomes final. Mr. Greaney then read a tenative outline of Article # 13, Police Department. Mr. DeFuniak requested time to present his ideas and suggestions as to the law enforcement procedures for the city. After general public discussion and questions from Board members, Mr. Greaney stated that the suggestions as outlined would be taken under consideration in writing the final Charter. There being no further business, a Motion was made, seconded and passed that the meeting be adjourned. hairman of the Board 7 Gtit�t c�i /4e Deputy Clerk MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD SEPTEMBER 20, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. Mr. King announced:that there was not a quorum of members present and no business could be transacted. The meeting was therefore adjourned. ciL) '/ C airman o t e Boar•/ Deputy Cler C MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD SEPTEMBER 27, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at 7:30 PM at the Recreation Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. Present were Mr. King, Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Thurm, Mr. Greaney, absent, Mr. Cook. Mrs. Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of September 13, and September 20, 1962. Motions were made, seconded and passed unanimously that the minutes be accepted as read. There followed a reading of the rough draft of the proposed first 14 Articles of the Charter. Mr. King stated that these were not in final form and could be ammended and corrected before being put into final form. At the completion of the reading the meeting (10was thrown open to general discussion. Mr. King answered ,,, questions from the general public. There being no further business, a Motion was made, seconded and passed that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman of the Bo rd a/4w 44 Deputy Clerk Ar lio MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD OCTOBER 4 , 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at 7 : 30 PM at the Recreational Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. Present were Mr. King, Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Cook, and Mr. Thurm. Mrs. Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of September 27 . A Motion was made , seconded and passed unanimously that the minutes be accepted as read. Mr. King proposed to read further articles in rough form to the public. He stated that at the conclusion of the reading of each Article that there would be a period of general discussion and that ideas and comments from the public would be considered in the Charter in it's final form. There followed the reading of Articles 15 thru 20 , with a question and answer period. There being no further discussion, a Motion was made, seconded and passed that the meeting be adjuorned. (X)te,C,2g4is airman of the Boa a-t:u /(4 Deputy Cler (01 CIO MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CHARTER BOARD OCTOBER 18, 1962 The meeting of the Charter Board of the City of Cape Canaveral was held at 7:30 PM at the Recreational Hall of the Cocoa Palms Trailer Park. Present were Mr. King, Mr. Jandreau, Mr. Cook and Mr. Thurm. Mrs. Hurck took the minutes of the meeting. Mr. King read the minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1962, and upon Motion duly made, seconded and passed they were accepted as read. Mr. King then stated that he would begin the final reading of the Charter. The readin proceeded thru Article 16. Mr. King said that due to the length of the Charter, he would entertain a Motion that the final Article's be read at next week's meeting. Thereupon the Motion was duly made, seconded and passed unanimously that remaining Articles be read at the following meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. Chairman of the Board Deputy Clerk