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PROCEEDJNGS AT COUNCl1 MEErOO
Vl1LKrE OF WRTH ORLAWO, FLORIDA
APRIL 2, 1963 at 8:00 P .).[.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order.
Mrs. Lucy Fairborn gave the invocation.
amu was called by the Village Clerk. In attendance were
Kayor Anderson, members of Council VanEepoel, Ferrin, Etephenoon and Rhods! and approxi-
mately 20 citizens of the Village of North Orlando.
The minutes of the Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 5th, 1963 were read
and since there were no additions or corrections, they were approved as read.
The minutes of th e Reorganizational Meeting on April 1, 1963, were read
and as there were no additions or corrections, they were approved as read.
Under old tusmess, there was a discussion of the unpaid bill of ~~54,.OO
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for American Lafrance for the axle for the Fire Truck.
This led into a discussion
of the question of whether the Village will maintain a Fire Department. A motion
was made and carried to table action on whether the Ci. ty will maintain the Fire
Department until such time as Councillcan discuss with the re-organizational group
both sides of the ques'.:,ion ~d hear what responsibilities they are tilling to accept.
Motion was made <rid carried to hold up pB\Yment of the bill from American
LaFrance until eouncil has sufficient time to get together with the Fire Department
Reorganization Committee and also clarify the cpestion of title to the fire truck.
Referring to the list of rules to govern future Council meetings,
distributed to everyone before the meeting Mr. 4Jaulding requested information as to
where written requests were to be addressed. Mayor Anderson explained that under a
new Village management plan, each Councilman would have jurisiiction over certain
phases of Village Government and a list showing allocations 'Vlould be available after
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The following is breakdown of duties of Councilmen:
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Robert ~'tephEnson
Commissioner of Fire and Police
Arthur Rhodes
Commissioner of Health, Recreation, Welfare and
Internal Policy
Arthur Ferrin
Commissioner of Roads, Bridges, Utilities and
Legal Advice
Irene VanEepoel
Comnissioner of Finance, Director of Budget
and Yranchise Negotiations
The meeting was then advised that there were ten positions open
to be fillal by Citizens of the Village, and Mayor Anderson asked for nominations.
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The Following were aiestea.
Treasurer
:Mrs. Ma~ Salter
V~llage Clerk
Ml's. Barbara Peters
Tax ~ssessor
Mr. Charles Tresler
Tax Collector
Mr. William Wolfe
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Building InspectDr Mr. William Harris
Zoning Board Chariman Mr. F. stuart Helmly
Filling of the offices. of Fire Chief and Police Chief were tabled
for ftt\;her discussion of requirements, etc.
Appointment.s of Attorney, Judge and Village Engineer were deferred
until a later date.
Inasmuch as it is felt that a revision of certain phases of the Village
ChartEr is necessary, :Mayor Anderson suggestal that a Citizen Conmittee, spearheaded
by llr. Jack Spaulding, immediately start to study and draft such revisions and have
them reaqy to submit to Council within the nEKt week or ten d~s. Inasnuch as:it is
necessa.ry to present these revisions very quickly to the 1963 Legislature, or else
wait two years for another opportunity, the Committee agreed to expedite the drafting
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of manges.
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The following citiZl8s were ~i:.o work on the Village Charter
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Committee - Jack Spaulding, Chairman, Fred Salter, Frank Gore, William 14adCintosh
and lIrs. -eever4r KrecEk.
Bec8l1se of the involved situation prior to establishment of the new
Village government, it was decided that legal advice is mandator,y to determine the
Village's exact legal position. Mayor Anderson advised that he haS talked with
llr. Jom SElW'ell of Gurney, Gurney and Handly. Yr. Sewell will be willing to come
on Thursday night, April 4th at 8:00 P.M. to review the village situation and appniae
the the Council of his reconmendations. His consultation fee is $20.00 per hour.
Motion was lflade by 14:c. Ferrin that we immediately obtain this legal advice. Motion
carr! ed..
3lggestion was made that it might be advantageous to have a legal advisor
present at every Council meeting, dependent upon fee. This will be discussed. with
the attorney on April 4th. Questim of Village judge will allso be discussed at that
meeting.
Mr. Ferrin questioned whether all Minutes of previous meetings had been
turned over to the Council. He SJ.ggested that all Minutes and Ordinances be reviewed
l::u the Council.
Mayor Anderson advised that the City does not own a set of plats and in
order to do long range planning and zoning, it was felt that such were necessary.
EUggestion was made that the Council authorize Mr. He~ to engage Vfeibold Camera
;;bop to fP to the Sanford Court House and get photographic copies of all plats on record
for the Village of North Orlando, and also a complete set of photos of restrictive
covenants. Motion made by Mr. Ferrin, seconded by Yr. Rhodes that Mr. Helmly proceed
inmediately to obtain these copies, regardless of the cost. Motion approved.
M8iYor Anderson, as outgoing '.treasurer, read the treasury report which
slx>wai a balance on hand on August 31st, 1962 of ~~79.96. Receipts from that date to
March 31st, 196.3 - $1827.41. Disbursements - $585.01, leaving a balance on hand of
$1322.36. He also stated that the Village has not received the Cigarette tax from
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November 19th to December 31st, 1962 due to the fact ttat North Orlando was
erroneously listed as in Orange County. This mistake has been corrected and the
tax check should be received fbort4r.
After discussion it was agreed to file three signature cards with
the Sanford Atlantic National Bank for the signing of checks for the Village Funds,
with two of the three signatures required on arv check. Motion was made to have
the three signature cards signed l:u the Mayor, Vice4la.yor and Treasurer. Motion was
not carried. Motion was then made to have the cards signed. by llqor Anderson,
llal~ Salter, Treasurer and IrEll1e VanEepoel. This motion carried.
Motion made and carried that the mailing address for the Village of
Borth Orlando bank statElnents be changed. to Mrs. Salter's home address.
Mrs. VanEepoel was asked to contact Mr. Fasula am obtain the checkbook
and any other Village records or papers that have not been turned aver to the new
officers. It was decided that upon receipt of these records and bills we will obtain
a legal decision as to our absolute obligations. It was also agreed to obtain legal
advice as to whether all records can be started from the inception of this new
governmental group, and previous books and records placed in 8 vault.
Mayor Anderson reconmended that past differences be forgotten and that
the CoWlcil alli weryone else work closely with the North Orlando COmp&1\V on a friendJ.y
and cooperative basis. It was also sugguted that any citizens having questions
or complaints bring such to the members of the CoWlcil so that they 1:ltq be resolved
without unnecessaI7 newspaper publicity.
:u:r. HeJ..m:Q' voiced the opinion that inmediate attention should be given
to the qlestion of a law enforcement agency, with a menber of sarne available at all
times. He stated that vandalism in North Orlapio has been increasing and that under
his contract with the F .H.A. he is supposed to contact the F.B.I. in each instance
but he hesitates to cb so when children of Village residents are involved. He asked
that an appeal be made to all parents to co-operate in eliminating this vandalisn.
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It was proposed and approved that a letter be sent to the Seminole
College officials advising them that, as a new body, we wEilcome their canu1'9 into
our Village.
pfith reference to the colleg~, JI:t;. H~ advised. that the directors
of the College have signed the contract for th e propErty and the signed contract
has been fornarded to S:i.lver Creek Preeis:ion Co. in New IJ)rk for signature.
Discussion followed on issuance of bJ.ilding permits and fees. Motion
was made to shelve aqy decisions in this area until such time as investigation is
made of appropriate cmrges and agreement is reached as to who will issue such pennits.
)(r. Rhodes stated that the Horizon Homes oflic e building is for sale for
about $900 on terms. Discussion followed on advisability of purchasing this building
as a Village Hall. )[r. Ferrin will explore the subject.
Motion made and carried to have Village Clerk write a letter of
r appreciation to Judge Williams far conducting the installations on April 1st.
lote of awreciation was accorded to llr s. Salter and Mrs. Fairburn
for their good services to th e Village on the election day.
Motion made and carried that the Village Clerk write a letter to
1I.r. Fasula thanking the North Orlando Company for the use of their office for the
Council meetings on April 1st and 2nd and further state that we wOlld appreciate the
future use of same, if at all possible, until such time as another place is available.
Discussion of franc~s and the bldget were pottponed until after
consultation vdth the attorney. .
On motion of Councilman Ferrin, the meeting was adjourned.
Re6pectfully submitted,
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Barbara Peters
Temporary Village Cl erk
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