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11-01-1976 - Regular (.) <J CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD November 1, 1976 nlC; D' Mtn;. ;;.. r!':"O:;'.~:'\.':-':'D'.. [.~'i '!i'jl' Ii .>'11 .;., ".1 ..' 'fir 1i1~~~ ~ t Mayor Dana T. Armstrong called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order Monday, November 1, 1976 at 7: 30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilwoman Ryta F. Webber Councilman William H. Cairnie Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Attorney Judson I. Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Cairnie made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 25, 1976, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: The City Clerk read the list of bills in the General Fund account, and answered several questions about the bills. The City Clerk read the list of bills in the Water and Sewer account, and answered several questions about the bills. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to pay the bills, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. There were some questions from the audience which were answered by the Mayor and the City Clerk. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS: The City Clerk read a letter from B.J. Murphy, President of the Volusia County Police Benevolence Association aSking for an opportunity to speak to the Council at the meeting. Mr. Murphy was given the floor at this time. He stated that the police have seen fit to ratify the contract that was proposed and he hopes that the Council will reopen this contract for an economical reason around the month of April. He also stated that he hopes that the City will also ratify the contract. u u Mayor Armstrong thanked Mr. Murphy. He explained that the Council will have to have a chance to read the contract and perhaps next Monday night ratify it. Councilman Dietz stated that each Council member should get a copy of the contract. The City Clerk read a letter from Marilyn M. Lindley, Chairman Transportation Committee in regard to the condition of the bridge on the extension of Palmetto at the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater city limits. Mayor Armstrong spoke about the seriousness of this situation. Councilman Dietz stated that we should get together with New Smyrna Beach and see if we can get some help from the County. There was discussion about this. Councilman Dietz suggested that we write to the Commission to inspect the bridge and that we are willing to cooperate with them to get the bridge repaired. Tape lB Mayor Armstrong stated that we should acknowledge the correspondence and let them know that we would like to coordinate a meeting between the two municipalities. Mayor Armstrong answered some questions from the audience about this bridge. The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Gross, Chairman of the Library Board in regard to the library addition; explaining that the board has been informed that they can go ahead and have the City advertise for bids for the new addi- tion. Councilman Cairnie spoke to the Council about this, explaining that we are still waiting on the final plans with the changes. Mayor Armstrong stated that this matter is tabled until we get these plans. He instructed the City Clerk to notify Mrs. Gross by memo that we are in receipt of her letter and we are waiting for the final plans. The City Clerk read a letter from W. Douglas Sessions,\Special Assistant, Office of the Governor in regard to the letter written by the City opposing the appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Organization in our area. It explained that the project on State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach will be in the best public interest and will be carried out. Mayor Armstrong stated that all we can do is wait and see what those in office do about Federal funding. Councilman Dietz stated that we made a resolution of intent of a congressional investigation, and maybe it is time now to carry that out. The City Clerk was instructed by the Mayor to read the next communication since they are related. The City Clerk read a letter from Lawrence Kelly, Chairman of the Volusia Council of Governments. It is an announcement of a meeting schedule for review of alternate transportation plans for the area as prepared by the Volusia Coastal Area Transportation Study. Mayor Armstrong spoke on this, explaining the plans that are now proposed as red, blue and green plans. He also answered questions from the audience. -2- u u There was more discussion on this, and Councilman Dietz again stated that this is the time that we step in and do something. He asked about the resolution that we have previously passed. Mayor Armstrong stated that it would be too early to do anything yet because nothing has actually been decided. Councilman Dietz stated that it will be too late after the decisions are made. There was more discussion with members of the audience about this. The attorney answered some questions from the Council. The City Clerk read two letters from Mr. Paul Reid, Director, Volusia County Civil Defense. Enclosed with the letters is a Resolution in regard to new construction in the City, providing for radioactive fallout protection in new buildings or additions. Mayor Armstrong recommended that this be tabled since tomorrow is election day and this may depend on how the County election turns out. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to table this, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Donald Ramsey resigning from the Planning Board. Councilwoman Webber made a motion that we accept the resignation with thanks and regrets, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. RESOLUTIONS: None ORDINANCES: None OLD BUSINESS: Councilman Cairnie stated that he checked the lighting on Western Avenue and Wetzel, and we don't need a light there. Councilman Cairnie stated that Mrs. Murphy's letter was to be referred to the Building Official, was this done and was a report made? Mayor Armstrong explained that he has a report on his desk however he did not bring it. He explained that all of the set backs are met and there are no, violations as far as the report is concerned. Councilman Sikes stated that Mrs. Turner brought us a report that the Zoning Board found that there is no problem, and he thought that was the end of it. Councilman Cairnie stated that although we are losing our attorney, we do still have the Wilson case, and he feels that Mr. Woods should continue this case. Mayor Armstrong stated that the problem that we had on the Sindler property on Hill Street and Bradford Road is being taken care of. The project is underway and there is no hazardous condition now. Hopefully this will be completed in a week. He explained that costs are being kept and Mr. Sindler will be sent a bill. -3- (.) <J Mayor Armstrong stated that one thing that the Street Department can not be without to take care of the road problems is burlap sand bags. He explained that right now he can get these bags at a very low price, and he feels that we should take advantage and buy them. Councilman Cairnie made a motion that we go ahead and buy the bags, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. The City Clerk announced that she has the completed Public Works application, they did not send enough for each Council member, and the copy is at City Hall if anyone would like to stop in to look it over. Mayor Armstrong answered a question about Ordinance 611, in regard to the trash pick up containers. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Sikes stated that knowing that we are going to need a City Attorney he called Bill Gillespie and asked him if he would be interested if the Council so desired to ask him, and he said that he would. He said that he would work on a retainer basis of $250 a month plus $40 an hour. Councilman Sikes made a motion that we prepare a Resolution to engage Mr. Gillespie as our City Attorney, to start December 4, 1976, and the pay would be $250 retainer plus $40 an hour, and that we would have Mr. Woods represent us in any pending cases, and giving him permission to turn the cases over to Mr. Gillespie if he desires, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. There were some questions from the audience about contacting other attornies. Mayor Armstrong stated that he does not want to hire a City Attorney until we have time to sit down and talk with him. Councilman Dietz stated that he thinks every member of this Council has at some time or the other dealt with Mr. Gillespie, and when he was City Attorney of Oak Hill he did a fine job there. He added that his legislative background could be very important to us. Attorney Woods spoke to the Council, highly recommending Mr. Gillespie for the job of City Attorney. He said that he feels that the City would be doing themselves a great favor if they could get him as City Attorney. Mayor Armstrong called for the roll call on the motion. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-1. MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Lodico spoke to the Council about the poor condition of the microphones. There was much confusion in the audience. Mayor Armstrong announced that tomorrow is election day and there is a 4:00 meeting on the day after election for the election board to count the absentees, and since there is already something planned for the Community Center, the meeting will be held in the Shuffleboard at 7:30 that night. City Attorney Woods asked if he could be excused from the afternoon meeting, stating that he has to be in court. Mayor Armstrong stated that there would be no problem on that. -4- Q (.) Mayor Armstrong reminded everyone to vote. ADJOURN: Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Said motion CARRIED. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Debbie Sigler .LC~,.y C4-k/~ /Ye-s Mayor O~ ) CJv.J~ ~ c;;;;;~oma n (/ ATTEST: J'uv ~ City Cl erk Approved this ~tt=:ay of ~ :/Y November, 1976. ;(~ Mayor ~ ~_._~ ..7'"~. .;I!~-.;?- [ ~. -5- I I i ! I / o GENERAL FUND: City of Edgewater WW & 55 Southern Bell Inter. Inst.of Municipal Clks. Howard Gaines Dennis Warren New Smyrna Builders Supply May, Zima & Company Edgewater Electric R. E. Morri s Diversified Electronics Standard Law Enforc. Supply Al IS Texaco Hall Machine Works Grays Drugs Gasoline Alley New Smyrna Auto Parts Goodyear Charles Murphy St. of Fla.,Dept.of Commerce WATER AND SEWER: City of Edgewater WW & SS Southern Bell Frank Hall Plumbina Addressograph MUltigraph City of Edgewater Gen. Fund Electrical Construction Sav-On Utility Supplies Gasoline Alley Flamingo Springs Water Co. . Wickes Lumber Co. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS November 1, 1976 Street, Blpk. City Hall, misc., Fire City Cl erk P.O. P.O. P.O. Cap. Improv. Audit City Hall, Cap. Improv. Street Fire, P.O., misc. P.O. P.O. Garbage P.O. P.O. Street, Garbage P.O., E.V.E.R. Bldg. Official Unemployment Sewer Sewer Water Water and Sewer Equip. Rental Sewer Water Water Sewer Water o 8.80 95.95 20.00 48.60 48.60 262.73 2,500.00 258.89 13.49 241.20 22.50 7.08 9.30 12.57 324.35 20.82 162.26 1 ,698. 15 592.26 6,347.55 11 .00 21 .49 94.18 11 .10 50.00 178.00 17.59 4.00 4.80 4.02 396.18