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08-19-1976 - Recessed/Regular p-;) {, -7t ... o o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA Recessed Meeting August 19, 1976 Mayor Armstrong called the recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order, August 19, 1976 at 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: ~~ft'~~D' " "_ l f II!- i\,~, ~ l't;1, H:; Ua \",,1 I . .. ~l ~., r l ~ ~ ol"" . . ~" L~ rIB' ;'" ,'" \ .~~< ~\~ - . Wi..a 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 (came in late) Present Excused Present Excused Present Excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Cairnie made a motion that the minutes be tabled until the meeting Monday night, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS: RES. NO. 668 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAMERONS, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM DRAIN ON DAYTON ROAD AND EATON ROAD, EAST, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY DANIEL CORY, A REGISTERED SURVEYOR, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. Mayor Armstrong read this Resolution in full. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adopt this Resolution, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Said motion CARRIED. 3-0 Mayor Armstrong stated that the records should show that Mrs. Webber is now in attendance. The Council began discussion on the #800 account. It was agreed that the City Hall total be $5,565.00, Capital Outlay $ 10.00 Councilman Cairnie brought the Council up to date about the repairs due to the Community Center and the costs. The total for Community Center is $6,430.00, Capital Outlay $10.00 The total for Library is $1,000.00, Capital Outlay $16,000.00. The total for Shuffle board is $500.00 The Council went to the #900 account - Building Inspector. After going over each item, it was decided that the total is to be $16,080.00. o o At this time there was some conversation about the advertisement sent out by Magnuson Corp. Mayor Armstrong stated that this is going to hurt our building in Florida Shores for about a year. There was discussion as to how this will affect our income for the year. Councilwoman Webber asked why we aren't charging the Inspectors for office rent? This was discussed further. Mayor Armstrong explained that this is a losing proposition, and we are operating it for free. Councilwoman Webber stated that she feels that it is costing us money. Councilman Dietz explained that they are using their own automobiles, buying their own gas and buying their own insurance. There was more discussion about the work that the inspectors are doing. Mayor Armstrong stated that if we are going to split the pay for these two men, it should be split after the expense is paid. This was agreed with by the majority of the Council. It was agreed that the total in this account is to be $16,080.00 Mayor Armstrong stated that the Street Department, #1000 account is very conservative. Eash item was discussed by the Mayor and Council. Mayor Armstrong answered various questions from the other Council members. It was agreed that the total in this account is to be $65,058. There was quite a bit of discussion about the new equipment which is needed in the Street Department It was agreed that the total in Capital Outlay is to be $25,502.00. Park Maint and Recreation - #1100 account Each item was discussed. There was discussion about the electricity used at the handball and tennis courts. Mayor Armstrong stated that during the summer hours there is no need to burn the electricity because it does not get dark until 9:00. Councilman Dietz suggested that the facility be a daytime one. There was conversation about putting a meter on the lights. Different opinions were expressed about this. Mayor Armstrong explained that in New Smyrna Beach, they have different clubs which use their facilities and the clubs pay dues to the City, which in turn helps pay for the expenses. It was agreed that the total in this account is to be $9,210.00 and in Capital Outlay will be $500.00. Sanitation Department-#1200 account At this time there was discussion about the problems the City is having with the landfill, and what is going to be done about it. -2- J o Q Mayor Armstrong stated that we will have to continue with the budget just as if there is no contract or proposal, because we have to make out the budget for the year. After going over the items in the account, it was agreed that the total is to be $62,095 in the Sanitation Department, $10,005 in Capital Outlay, $12,905 in the Sanitary Landfill and $2,000 in Capital Outlay. Comparing these figures with the income figures for the year, Mayor Armstrong stated that we will have a deficit of $400. Councilman Dietz stated that if we went out to the private contractor as bidded we will be $2,300 ahead, and still have our $14,000 to work on the landfill. We would be making money by going out to a private contractor, because we would be saving money on wages and on vehicle upkeep and equip- ment. Mayor Armstrong stated that he does not agree that we would be saving money because we would be paying so much for unemployment. There was discussion again about this. The grand total of Public Works comes to $187,275.00 Non-Departmental #1400 account. The City Clerk explained the figures for each item under this account. The total of this came to $82,800.00. Emergency Preparedness - #600-D account Mr. Robert Christy answered several questions from the Council about this account. They went over each item under this account with Mr. Christy. The total in this account is to be $1,040.00. Capital Outlay is $750.00 Edgewater Emergency Rescue - #600-E Each item under this account was discussed by the Council. The total agreed on is $1,550.00, Capital Outlay is $1.00 The grand total for Public Safety now comes to $179,204.00 Fire Department - '700 account. Each item under this account was discussed by the Council. on is $18,125.00, Capital Outlay is $5,005.00. The total agreed At this time the City Clerk started at the beginning of the budget and read the totals of each account, so that the Mayor and Council could check their figures and make sure they are all in accord. The Council went back and looked over the Police Department figures. Under Capital Outlay, the new cars for the department were discussed. It was decided to add $5,181 to the new equipment figure. This brings the Police Department total to $151,224.00, the total of Public Safety to $184,385.00, and the grand total of all the expenditures to $595,863.00. -3- o o The Council went back to the General Fund Revenue sheet, and checked with the City Clerk to make sure that these figures also are all in accord. Mayor Armstrong stated that the next thing that we must do is pass a Resolution of intent for a Public Hearing to raise the garbage rates 75~ over the board per month. RECESS: Councilman Cairnie made a motion to recess this budget meeting until 9:00 Saturday morning, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ATTEST: ~~k~ .30 ~day of Approved this Au g u s t, 1 976 . /~ 7V~~~ Ma1i'11 e-- -4-