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REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
April 6, 1971
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Cape Canaveral
was held on April 6, 1971 at the City Hall, 105 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida at 7:35 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
G. J. Salvaggio.
The roll was called by the City Clerk. Officials present
were Mayor Pro Tem Salvaggio; Councilmen George Firkins and Richard
Thurm; City Manager A. J. Francis; City Attorney Stanley Wolfman;
City Clerk Anita Ostrom and Sgt. at Arms Chief Winnett.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1971
were read by the Clerk and approved as read.
Item 1. Ordinance no. 3 -71 - Obscenity (1st reading)*
Councilman Firkins read the ordinance entitled "PROHIBITION
OF CERTAIN ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH OBSCENE, LEWD, ETC., MATERIALS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
By motion of Mr. Thurm, seconded by Mr. Firkins and a
unanimous- vote, first reading was approved.
Mr. Donald Davis submitted a petition with 350 to 400
names of area residents, opposing pornographic businesses.
Item 2. Resolution 71 -11 - Mutual Aid in Fire Protection.
Mr. Firkins read the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING AN AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID IN FIRE PROTECTION BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE CAPE CANAVERAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPART -
AENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
The resolution was adopted by motion of Mr. Firkins,
seconded by Mr. Thurm and unanimous vote of Council.
Item 3. Resolution 71 -12 - Closing portion of Jackson Ave.
Mr. Firkins read the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION
CLOSING A PORTION OF JACKSON AVENUE BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA
AVENUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
By motion of Mr. Firkins, seconded by Mr. Thurm and a
unanimous vote, the resolution was adopted.
Item 4. Ordinance 5 -71 - Amendment to Election Code
Mr. Firkins read the Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 -68, WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED THE STATE ELECTION
CODE, BY PROVIDING REVISED DATES DURING WHICH CANDIDATES FOR CITY
OFFICE MAY QUALIFY FOR ELECTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'°.
Mr. Thurm moved to approve first reading. Mr. Firkins
seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote of Council.
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Item 5. Resolution 71 -13 - Gasoline Tax
Mr. Firkins read the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE CENT GASOLINE TAX TO BE USED FOR CITY
STREET CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
By motion of Mr. Thurm,. seconded by Mr. Firkins and
unanimous vote of Council, the resolution was adopted.
Item 6. Resolution 71 -14 - Corporate Profits Tax
Mr. Firkins read the resolution entitled " A RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF AN EARLY VOTE REGARDING A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TAX ON CORPORATE PROFITS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
Mr. Firkins moved to adopt the resolution, and Mr.
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Salvaggio seconded the motion After discussion, the motion f -axle,&
defeated*
tro-- car -r-y for lack of a vote.
Item 7. Resolution 71 -15 - Tax Reform Commission
Mr. Firkins read the resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A TAX.REFORM COMMISSION; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mr. Thurm made the motion, Mr. Firkins seconded and by
unanimous vote the resolution was adopted.
Item 8. Ordinance 6 -71 - Lot Clearing (1st reading)
The City Attorney advised Council that more time and
study was needed on this item. Mr. Thurm moved to table, Mr. Firkins
seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Item 9. Ordinance 7 -71 - Repeal Competency Card
requirements (1st reading)
Mr. Firkins read the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY, ORDINANCE NO. 2 -68, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR AN EXAMINATION AND LICENSING PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CONTRACTORS,ETC.,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
By motion of Mr. Thurm, seconded by Mr. Firkins and a
unanimous vote, first reading of Ordinance 7 -71 was approved.
Mr. Thurm moved to adjourn. Mr. Firkins seconded and the
meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M.
APPROVED this 20th day of April 1971.
City Clerk el Mayor
*As corrected at meeting of April 20, 1971;
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