Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 10-01-1957 Regular — reading text

53 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 19.57 PRESENT: Ma;y-or Hudson, Councilman Walker, Pelham, Smith, Roberts, Bass. ABSENT: Councilmen Cahalan and Long. I VISITORS: Mrs. Mickie Vaivada and group of Beauty Shop operators, from Guardian Homes, T. J. Patrick. Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 7. 3.5 p. m. Invocation was group offered by Councilman Pelham. Mrs. A. R. Vaivada, representing the beauty shop operators presented a letter of petition signed by members of the group, asking Council' s consideration of the closing of home- operated beauty shops. Gentlemen: WHEREAS, under Ordinance 11100 of the City of Fort Walton Beach, which became effective October 10, 1951, residents of areas of the City of Fort Walton Beach, which are zoned as RlA are permitted to use that property only fqr single family dwellings, and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the undersigned that certaiin residents of such areas which have been zoned as RlA are operating beauty parlors in their residences, this being strictly prohibited by the said Ci ty of Fort Wal ton Beach Ordinance" as a non- conforming use, and WHEREAS, these certain residents need not pay deposits for utilities other than the deposits necessary for ordinary residential use, and WHEREAS, the undersigned legally operate beauty parlors in the areas which are commercially zoned, and must therefore pay utility deposits which exceed $ 100. 00 and other expenses which are not paid by those residents illegally operating beauty parlors in their residences in RlA zones. NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned respectfully request that the Cit,y Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach take the necessary steps to enforce said Ordinance 11100 and order the aforesaid residents of RlA zones to cease and desist such operations in their residences. MICKEY' S BEAUTY SALONBy Mrs. Mickey Vaivada. AGNES HUNT I S BEAUTY SHOP by Agnes Hunt I VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP by Louis McCulley TROPICAL BEAUTY SHOP by Florenc. e A. Keegan HOUSE OF BEAUTY by City Manager stated that asa result of a recommendation made by the Health and Safety Committee it was decided some time ago that beauty shops and other like business in RlA areas would be closed. However, Mr. Balcer asked that each casebe considered individually and to date none has been closed. He 54 believes one or two will be considered as non- conforming and can operate s such. Following some discussion, Councilman Roberts made a motion that we accept this petition and turn it over to the Finance Committee, who will consult with the City Manager, and make report and recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Smith, Vote aye, unanimous. Answering inquiry from a group from Gurardian Homes residents, Manager advised he is using our wellpoint system to lower the water table in the area. He also stated the pipe will be laid and the ground re- covered by Friday, if we have fair weather. Sani tary sewer engineering plans are in this office and pipe will be laid as soon as we can establish a special assessment district. He intended to have both storm and sanitary lines laid at one time but the water table is too high just now. Manager also stated the ditch along Beal Street has been lowered, using our own dragline. State ROAd Department plans to have a crew in by the end of this week to lower the culvert on the other side of the street. Mr. TOJIl Patrick, representing Elbert Davis Realty Company, asked Council' s consideration of leasing City- owned property in the vicinity of the Disposal Plant for a micro- wave relay station. He stated the interested persons would like. ten year lease, with an option to renew, on approximately four acres of land. Mr. Patrick stated further that a rental of $ 300. 00 a year on this land was being offered, and that no utilities other than power would be required. It was established that the erection of this relay station in Fort Walton Beach would not improve reception here, but should result in program improvement. Councilman Roberts is adverse to this proposal; first, because it might jeopardize present our it would tie up land. radio service, and second, He feels the land in question will be residential property in years to come and does not think this tower will enhance the value of the property. He suggested this matter be referred to the Finance- Administrative Committee. Minutes of regular meeting of September 3, 19.51, were approved as written. Minu tes of regular meeting of September 17, 1957, were approved as amended. Ordinance No. 252, establishing a Hearing ~ oard, was read Qy Manager. AN FBTABLISHING A HEARING BOMiD AS PART OF ORDINAN.GE THE MUNICIPAL ADVISORY BOARD: OUTLINING THE DUTIES BF SIAD HEARING OOARD: FIXING THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF SAID BOARD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Bass made a motion this ordinance be passed on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Vote aye, unanimous.  55 Councilman Pelham made a motion that the rules requiring that ordinances be read on three separate days be dispensed with and that this ordinance be passed on first and finan reading. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Vote aye, una.nim1ous. I Ordinance No. 251, making the illegal tapping of water lines a misdemeanor, was read by Manager. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO TAP OR MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE MAINS OR illSTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY WATERWORKS: AND PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO TURN ON WATER FROM ANY CONNECTED WATER MAINS: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND DECIARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman ami th made a motion this ordinance be passed on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Vote aye, unanimous. Councilman Smith made a further motion that the rules requiring that all ordinances be read on three separate days be waived and that this ordinance be passed on first and final reading. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote' aye, unanimous. Ordinance No. 249, covering special assessments on certain lots in Bel- Air was read by Manager: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 231, LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF FORTWALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: MAKING SAID ASSESSMENTS LIENS ON SAID PROPERTY: PROVIillNG FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SAID LIENS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilman Smith made a motion this ordinance be passed on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. Councilman Roberts made a motion that the rules reouiring all ordinances be read on three separate days be waived and that this ordinance be pas$ ed on the first and final reading. Seconded by Councilman Pelham. Vote aye, unanimous. Resolution 57- 13, authorizing the acceptance of a Warranty Deed on 3. 2 acres of land presently utilitized for water storage, was read by Manager: I A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM THE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, INC., TO THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: FOR APPROXIMATELY 3. 2 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSECTION BET'NEEN WRIGHT AN D HOLMES AVENUES: SAID CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE IN LIEU OF PARK PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED UNDER THE EXISTING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR AN EIGHTY ACRE TRACT ADJACENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 56 Counoilman Pelham established the fact that no money is involved in this transaotion - the 3. 2 aores of land being accepted in lieu of dedicated park land as required by ordinanoe. Councilman Roberts made a motion that this resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Smi th . Vote aye, unanimous. Manager advised this matter has not been referred to the Parks & Recreation Board as yet, but they will be advised. With reference to the Ferry Road construction buildings, Manager advised that all the buildings to be torn down have been razed; the debris will be cleaned up and the property leveled. Councilman Smith re.:' erred to an area across the street from the buildings in question and asked the Manager to have the debris on this other lot cleaned up at the same time. Referring to the Sewer Fund and financing, Manager stated covering ordinance has not been received but should be in his offioe in a few days. Should this ordinance not provide for the establishing of a special fund, he will have to establish a special sewer fund. Letter of commendation from Mrs. Virginia Barr on Council' s expeditious Mndling of City business was read. By unanimous vote on a motion made by Councilman Bass and seconded by Councilman Pelham, this letter is made a part of the record. During the past several weeks, I have had occasions to attend the Council Meetings of the City of Fort Walton Beach and I want to tac e this opportunity to congratulate you on the operation and conduct of these meetings. It is reassuring to know that the business of a rapidly growing oity such as yours is in the hands of a group of men who realize that oi ty business is big business and acts accordingly. ' As an individual having matters before you, please accept my sincere thanks for the courtesies shown me and for your untiring efforts and patienoe in helping to solve the problems that I presented. Signed Virginia Searcy Barr. Invitation to Council to attend the Greater Gulf States Merchants and Manufacturers Day on October tenth was discussed. Councilmen are to notify Manager if they wish to at tent. MEETING RECESSED AT 8. 45 p. m. TO RECONVENE AT 8. 55. Mayor Hudson extended an invitation from Library Board to Council and Manager to attend the Board' s installation of officers on October 14, th 7. 00 p. m. at the Library.