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09-09-1976 - Recessed/Regular r .. o o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER~ FLORIDA RECESSED MEETING HELD September 9~1976 Mayor Armstrong called the recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order Monday~ September 9~ 1976 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: AD,,'O~'j~T;1 rD' I tl,.,' ~. , " ' ~ .~' 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 Excused Present Present Present INVOCATION SALUTE TO FLAG Mayou Armstrong entertained a motion from the Council to recess this meeting for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on regulations of garbage and trash rates. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to this effect~ being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Mayor Armstrong read the proof of publication of this Public Hearing. He brought the public up to date on the afternoon meeting that the Council this day~ during which the Council has decided that we will phase out the landfill because it will be too costly to comply with the laws and rules and regulations that are being imposed upon us. He explained that it has not yet been determined as to what source of disposal we shall use. He explained that our budget figures under Sanitary Landfill will show a difference~ however it will cost the City a considerable amount of money even if we do not keep the landfill. We have until the first day of May~ 1977 to make this conversion. Mr. Taylor asked the mayor to explain how we operate at a loss~ when the figures show that we did not spend $14~000 of the $53~000 appropriated last year~ and this is making money. Mayor Armstrong explained that you must have the facts to know what the figures may be, and it has been indicated a number of times that the figures that we get are not always factural figures. For example a $21,000 piece of equipment was purchased to operate in the Garbage Department, but it did not come out of Garbage and Trash appropriation. Councilman Sikes explained also that all of our insurance and unemployment was carried under general government instead of being charged to each in- dividual department, and this year we are separating this and charging it to the various departments. , o o Mr. Gross spoke to the Council about closing the landfill, that this is going to layoff some garbage men and pay them unemployment insurance, and it is going to cost us more money in six months from now when the D.E.R. comes back and tells us to get rid of the dirty water in the landfill than it will if we get rid of that water today. Mr. Wharton asked what the reason for the 75~ increase on the garbage rates. Mayor Armstrong explained that there has been a considerable increase in the cost of operation. One of these costs being workmen's compensation. Tape l-B There was some discussion about the expense we are going to have just to close the dump, with all of the things that we will have to do. Councilman Cairnie stated that the men from the D.E.R. stated today that there is a good chance that we will be able to close the dump and never have to do anything to it. Mrs. Turner questioned Mayor Armstrong about the garbage increase. She asked if it is his recommendation that he allow this 75~ increase? Mayor Armstrong stated that it was not his recommendation, however he endorsed it, because he feels that it is necessary to operate the depart- ment. It was explained that we have been given until May 1, 1977 to close the landfill and decide what we are going to do about our garbage collection. There was a question about incineration. Mayor Armstrong stated that without the consolidation of the municipalities, the consolidation of service might make it most feasible to have a transfer station owned and operated by New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill. He stated that he spoke with the mayor of Port Orange, and the facility that they are planning to build, could accomodate all of Port Orange, New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill. Mr. Opal spoke to the Council about the garbage collection situation. He again stressed to the Council that the people do not want to go to a private company for the collection. He added that he does not feel that a 75~ increase in the rates is necessary. Tape 2-A Mayor Armstrong asked the people to raise their hands if they object to the 75~ increase. He counted six hands. Councilman Sikes stated that if we do not get this increase for new equipment we might tie our hands so that where we would have to go to a private enter- prise. Mr. Taylor asked several questions about the budget figures. The Mayor and Council answered his questions. Mr. Wharton brought up the subject of the garbage rate increase again. Mayor Armstrong stated that if the people would cooperate in separating the garbage and trash correctly, the operation could be reduced by about $3,000 a year. He explained how hard this would be to control and that it could only be done on a voluntary basis. Mr. Fredericks spoke up that he would rather pay the 75~. -2- ,~ o o Mayor Armstrong stated that care of. We could separate ments, reducing the garbage get the service. There were more questions on the different budget figures that were answered. there is another way that this could be taken the trash and garbage into two different depart- and adding a cost for trash for those people who Tape 2-B Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING continued BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: The City Clerk read the list of bills in the General Fund Account. The Mayor answered questions about the bills concerning the paving that is being done. The City Clerk read the list of bills in the Water and Sewer Account. Mayor Armstrong questioned the bills from Davis Meter and Badger Meter. The City Clerk read from the bill, explaining what the charges were for. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to pay the bills, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS: The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. B. B. Breckinridge about the drainage problem he is having on Mary Street. He is asking that the City do some- thing to either fill up the ditch or put a pipe in it to keep it from washing the property away. Mayor Armstrong explained that he spoke to this man about the problem and he went out to look at the property. He stated that if we have title to the property or the street right away, then it is the liability on the City's part to take care of the drainage. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the M~yor be authorized to handle this matter any way that he deems necessary, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from R. D. Summers, Assistant Finance Director in regard to the certified millage. The letter requested the City to furnish them with the figures needed to properly access and collect taxes in the City of Edgewater. Mayor Armstrong stated that he would recommend to the Council that we adopt the certified millage of 5.803 mills. Councilman Cairnie made a motion that we adopt the certified millage of 5.803, and notify Mr. Summers accordingly, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. -3- " o o The City Clerk read the August report from the Building Official. Mayor Armstrong explained that we had ten or eleven new water consumers added to the City last month, and this new construction is bearing down on the water system. If we keep this up for a year's time we are going to need some more water here. He added that we had over $1500 in new meter connections in one month. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reed in regard to their land on Riverside Drive and Hardin. She explained that she is reading this as information to the Council and that it was turned over to the Zoning Board for some recommendation to the Council. Mrs. Murphy asked several questions about this situation. She stated that they have a similar problem, and if one person is allowed to build - on two small lots, then it is setting a precedent and you will have to allow everyone to do it. Mayor Armstrong explained that this is being referred to the Zoning Board simply so that they can explain to the people what is allowed under the present zoning and so on. If they want a variance that is a different matter all together and they will have to go to the Board of Appeals for that. The City Clerk read a notice of a VolusiaLeague of Minicipalities meeting which will host the Volusia County Council and will be in Samsula, September 30, at 7:30 P.M. She stated that she has to let them know by September 27 who is attending. The City Clerk read the certification of posting. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS: Mrs. Turner asked how the Zoning Board should go about getting the attorney to attend their Public Hearing on October 7th? Mayor Armstrong explained that the Chairman of the Zoning Board should ask him to attend. Mr. Wharton questioned the liability responsibility of the City as far as the Building Official IS car. Mayor Armstrong explained that the City has entered into a contract with the official and that is covered in the contract. There was some conversation about the flooded conditions in the Florida Shores area. RESOLUTIONS: RES. NO. 672 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING STEPHEN WISNIEWSKI TO THE MERIT BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER TO REPRESENT THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER ON THE MERIT BOARD, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE. City Attorney Woods read the above Resolution in full. Mayor Armstrong explained that this is the member of the Merit Board that the employees themselves elect. Mr. Gross stated that the board is still short one member. -4- r' , o o Councilman Sikes made a motion to adopt the Resolution, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. ORDINANCES: ORD. NO. 961 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1976, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 TO THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE CITY BUDGET, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE. Attorney Woods read the Ordinance in full. Councilman Sikes made a motion to adopt this Ordinance, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. There were several comments and questions from the audience at this time, and the Mayor and Council answered the questions. ORD. NO. 962 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1976 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 TO THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM BUDGET. Attorney Woods read the Ordinance in full. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to adopt this Ordinance, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Councilman Cairnie asked who figured up the salaries of the supervisor? Mayor Armstrong stated that these figures came from Mr. Dietz and Mr. Fernandez, and it was his understanding that it is in excess of last year, because of anticipating the hiring of another Class C. Operator. He also explained that the surplus in this department is included within the different categories. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: At this time there was some conversation about the present Sewer system and the new system. The City Clerk read a letter from Attorney Woods in regard to the codification of the ordinances of the City of Edgewater. He explained that he got in touch with the Municipal Code Corporation and was informed that the charge for the revision of the Code will be $15.00 per page, regardless of the number of pages. This charge includes all editorial work and editorial conferences. Councilman Sikes made a motion that we table this for further study, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED,4-0. Mayor Armstrong explained that we opened bids and referred the truck bids to Mr. Dietz and Mr. Kuyk to check them out, and the car bids to the Chief to check out. Chief Baugh stated that Higgenbotham was the lowest bid at $15,450. for the three vehicles. He stated that he did confirm this bid. -5- ,- o o The Chief answered several questions from the audience and the Council about the bids. Mayor Armstrong explained that if we accept this bid, we do not want to receive the car until after October 1st. Councilman Sikes asked the Chief how he plans to use the three new cars? Will they be run 24 hours a day, or what? Chief Baugh explained that he had planned to set up the idea of assigning two men to one car and two men to each of the other two cars so that the vehicles will not be driven as much. This way we won1t have the break down problems, and there will be time for maintenance in between shifts. Councilwoman Webber made a motion that a Resolution of intent to purchase three police cars from Higgenbotham at $15,450.00, effective October 1st, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. The City Clerk explained to the Council about the prices for the trucks that we went out for bid on. She went over the specifications of each truck and what the prices covered. She said that Mr. Dietz and Mr. Kuyk recommend the bid of Higgenbotham. Mayor Armstrong explained that the bid price of Higgenbotham is for two trucks at $9,790.00, and they come with the standard body, zinc coated beds. He stated that there is sufficient funds in the Water and Sewer Department for the purchase of these two trucks, but it will have to be reappropriated from surplus in the department before we can award the bids. The budget we just adopted has the appropriation for this, so if we also make this effective October 1st it will be all right. There was more conversation about the specifications for these trucks. Councilman Sikes made a motion that we authorize our attorney to draw up a Resolution to award to Higgenbotham Chevrolet the purchase of the two chevrolet trucks for the total price of $9,790.00, effective October 1st, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 3-1. Councilman Cairnie voting NO. NEW BUSINESS: The City Clerk stated that Mr. Wilson Dean has applied for a building permit in the R1A zone. His lot is approximately 901 X 290' and that zoning calls for a lot 1001 x 1201. He does intend to maintain all setbacks required. She explained that Mr. Murphy felt that he should not give him the permit without checking with the Council first on it. She explained that she checked with Mrs. Murphy on this, however we do not actually have a Board of Adjustments right now, since Mrs. Murphy.s term has ended and they are already short one member. She stated that she thinks that under the non- conforming lots, it could be issued anyway, but Mr. Murphy wanted it to come to the Council. Councilman Sikes asked how we can deny him a permit when we could not deny the permits in the Pointer Subdivision? Mayor Armstrong read from the Zoning Ordinance Section 400.01 in regard to the non-conforming lots. It was agreed that under this section he would be within the law to build. -6- " o (,) Councilman Sikes made a motion that due to the fact that we don't have a Board of Adjustments that under the provisions of Article IV, Chapter 400.01 that we authorize the permit to be issued to Wilson D. Dean for the construc- tion of his house in River Edge Acres, as long as he complies, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. MISCELLANEOUS: Tape 4-B Mayor Armstrong stated that he would like to entertain a motion from the Council that we authorize the attorney to draw an Ordinance in regard to raising the garbage rates. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to this effect, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 3-1. Mayor Armstrong voting NO. There was some discussion about the landfill and about whether it will be more feasible for the City to haul their own garbage to Tomoka or for us to go to a private enterprise. It was suggested that the City try hauling their own garbage for a week to see how much it is going to cost. The City Clerk stated that Mr. Loeffler has brought quite a bit of his own equipment into City Hall, and he wants to know if the City is interested in buying it. She listed the items. It was decided that after October 1st we will talk to Mr. Loeffler about this. ADJOURN: Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Said motion CARRIED. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue B1 ac kwe 11 Debbie Sigler tj) M~' o;-e--, r- ~7u Counc'nwoman I 4h V '4--~ ATTEST: i~k~ LL Approved this ~ day of M~ ' 1976. If~--v ~~-?~~ Mayor 'v ~ ~ -7 - Q BILLS AND ACCOUNTS GENERAL FUND City of Edge., WW & SS Florida Power & Light Southern Bell Orkin Watt H. I1cBrayer City of Edge., Gen'l. Fund Sigurd Ohrwall Earl Copeland r.1arlin P. Logan Bobby McFarland Public Gas News & Observer Ropps Automotive Martin Asphalt Co. N.S. Commercial Printing Mac Smith Equipment Gray Drugs American Hardware Maule Industries Standard Oil Co. Diversified Electronics N.S. Chrysler Plymouth Uni-Chem Corp. Gasoline Alley Smyrna Auto Parts McRoberts Tires Charles A. Murphy \oIATER & SEWER City of Edge., WW & SS Florida Power & Light Southern Bell American Hardware Davis Meter Flamingo Springs Water Badger Meter N.S. Plumbing September 9, 1976 u Street, Ballpk. F.D. ,B.P. ,C.D. ,C.C. ,P&P CITY HALL,MULTI-GAMES Fire Dept. Comm. Center Collect. Bargain. Petty Cash Street Street Street Street Street Ord.#960, Zoning City Hall Street Paving Election Street Police Street Street Gen'l. Ledger Police Police Garbage Police Street, Police Street Paving Bldg. Inspector Sewer Hater, Sewer Sewer Water & Sewer Hater Sewer Water \olater 11.55 503.10 21.28 10.00 1,050.00 24.25 20.25 34.50 14.40 18.66 20.30 33.30 43.70 3,817.95 27.00 2.74 25.07 5.64 124.00 594.13 7.50 91.94 109.10 20.74 5.79 190.16 956.23 7,783.28 5.50 455.75 22.10 134.88 165.00 17.70 408.58 21.48 1,230.99