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08-23-1976 - Regular o o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING HELD August 23, 1976 Mayor Armstrong called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order, Monday, August 23, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilwoman Ryta F. Weboer 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 ~~rD" .' ~t:~ ;~, ~ \i }.t,. f."'!I..' @; ,~' h ~" ~:n '" t' . ~'\ '.~.. ,.,'.,'''' u '~'\ \~ '_':"" ,I, \11 ., '~::J\(;'\;""3 \.:l " U'ibt ~ I NVOCA TI ON : SALUTE TO FLAG: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Dietz made a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held, August 2, August 4, and August 9, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. 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. There were a few questions about these bills. The Chief answered the questions about his department. There was discussion about the bill from Briley, Wild. The City Clerk read the list of bills in the Water and Sewer account. There were also a few questions about these bills. Especially the bill from Briley, Wild. Councilman Dietz explained the bill from Briley, Wild. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to pay the bills, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Said motion CARRIED. 4-1, Councilman Cairnie voting NO. COMr~UNICATIONS : John F. Zeller - Florida Shores Newsletter The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Zeller in regard to the Florida Shores Newsletter which was sent out by Magnuson Corporation. He also enclosed a copy of a letter that he sent to the Division of Florida Land Sales and Condominiums. The City Clerk read this letter also. o o Tape l-B Mayor Armstrong spoke to the people about this newsletter. He stated that this type of advertisement is going to slow the construction down in the Florida Shores area. Councilman Sikes made a motion that we acknowledge the letter and advise him that we are well aware of the situation, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Strang of Briley, Wild in regard to McMahan Construction Company changing their painting sub-contractor for the sewage treatment plant expansion. Councilman Dietz made a motion that we grant this request, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0. The City Clerk read a notice of appeal on umemployment compensation for August 25th at 3:30 P.M. in Daytona Beach, Florida for Patrick P. Wilson. Councilwoman Webber made a motion that Mr. Woods represent the City of Edgewater, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Mayor Armstrong stated that he does not feel that a person who is gainfully employed is entitled to collect unemployment. The City Clerk read the Clerk's cash statement and the Budget figures. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Wharton complained about people dumping bags of garbage into the river. He would like something done about it . Councilman Sikes stated that there should be a garbage can placed in the park and pier area and have it picked up once a week. RESOLUTIONS: RES. NO. 669 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO INCREASE THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE SERVICE OF COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND TRASH IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SETTING A TIME, PLACE, AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAME REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. Attorney Woods read this Resolution in full. Councilman Sikes made a motion to adopt this Resolution, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. After some explanation about the need for this increase, upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. -2- o o ORDINANCES: ORD. NO. 960 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE Tape 2-A OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPALLY-OWNED BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. Attorney Woods read this Ordinance in full. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adopt this Ordinance, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to instruct the attorney to draw up the budget Ordinance on General Government and Water and Sewer, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: The City Clerk read the list prepared by Mayor Armstrong for the area wide priorities to be presented to VCATS. The Council discussed this list with Mayor Armstrong. A few changes were made in the order of the priorities listed. Councilman Dietz made a motion to instruct the attorney to draw up a Resolution on the priorities as described in the order as changed tonight, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Armstrong stated that the Council should go on record acknowledging with appreciation the report on the Technical Advisory Committee from Mr. Yackel. Councilman Cairnie asked what action is being taken on these construction grants? Councilman Dietz stated that he spoke to Mr. Fernandez today and he is sending us a form letter that we are to look over and get into the mail immediately for the 100% grant money. Councilman Dietz also stated that he has spoke with Mr. Kelly about Edgewater supplying the water to the Indian Harbor Estates. He stated that he has researched this and talked with the engineers about it, and according to Mr. Fernandez we could handle this, and it would be an asset to the City. We also may enhance our chances in getting some grant money to pay for the line construction. He also stated that the Water Plant supervisor is in agreement with this. He explained that it would be an income to the City of approximately $16,000 to $20,000 a year. Councilman Cairnie stated that if the County has a plan, let them come to our Council table and present it to us in writing. Councilman Dietz explained that they first want to know if we are interested. -3- w o o Mayor Armstrong stated that if a house was built on every lot in Edgewater we would have to double the capacity of our plant just to serve Edgewater. He explained why he does not feel that this will be feasible to the people living in Indian Harbor Estates. After discussion on this matter, Councilman Dietz made a motion that the City of Edgewater is interested in listening to the County Council's proposal, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-1. Councilman Cairnie voting NO. MISCELLANEOUS: The City Clerk reminded the Council that nothing was done about the Insurance Agent of Record. Councilman Sikes made a motion that we abolish the position of Insurance Agent of Record, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. Mayor Armstrong stated that the renewal date on our insurance is October 1, 1976, and it will take time to advertise for new health and hospitalization insurance, and to get new quotes. Councilman Sikes stated that we can continue on with our present insurance at the new rates on a monthly basis. He asked if maybe it might be more interesting to some insurance companies if we let them talk about an entire insurance program rather than just the hospitalization? It was agreed that we might get better bid prices if we advertsie for all of our insurance. After more discussion, Councilman Dietz made a motion that we instruct the City Clerk to put bids out for all the insurance that the City of Edgewater is involved with, the bids to be back no later than November 1st, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. There was more discussion on the construction grant money which was mentioned earlier in this meeting. Councilman Dietz again stated that we will be receiving a letter from Briley, Wild about this. RECESS: Councilman Cairnie made a motion that we recess until 2:30 Wednesday, August 28th, At this time Mr. Neil Nichols asked the Council about his being laid off, he stated that he understood that the Council was to take some action on this tonight. Mayor Armstrong explained that this was handled at the meeting which was held Saturday morning. The Council did concur with the letter of suspension which was written by Mr. Kuyk, and Mr. Nichols will get a letter from the Council, explaining that he can go to the Merit Board about this if he wishes. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion to recess. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 5-0. -4- o MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Bl ackwell Debbie Sigler o 12~->-~T- /~ ~o~ 3- CM TJI( ~ Counci ~ Councilman ATTEST: i~rk~ ti;v !:ve~hi 5 """ day of ~~ ,1976. ~~Z G4--;r~ ~ Mayo -~ -5- o GENERAL FUND: City of Edgewater Southern Bell Dennis Warren Pete Realmuto Sandy Davis Charles Amara Williams Welding Supply State Tractor & Equipment Drivers License Guide Company Scotty's Southern Paint & Wallpaper Gasoline Alley Service Briley, Wild & Associates Judson I. Woods WATER AND SEWER: Williams Welding Supply Scientific Products New Smyrna Commercial Printing Hall Machine Works Briley, Wild & Associates BILLS AND ACCOUNTS August 23, 1976 Petty Cash Fire P.O. P.O. P.O. Street Street Landfill P.O. Street paving & imp. Com. Ctr. P.O. Landfi 11 City Attorney Sewer Sewer Water and Sewer Water Sewer CJ 32.85 26.18 46.20 51.00 2.44 41.04 5.66 574.12 11.90 17.96 2.44 73.75 163.28 116.70 1,165.52 22.00 52.78 71.00 76.38 605.07 827.23