07-26-1976 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING HELD
JULY 26, 1976
Mayor Armstrong called the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order
Monday, July 26, 1976 at 7:30 P.M.
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 Clehk Sue Blackwell
Police Chief Earl Baugh
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ROLL CALL
INVOCATION:
SALUTE TO FLAG:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Armstrong stated that the secretary who does the minutes is on vacation
this week and we do not have the minutes of the July 19th meeting.
Councilman Cairnie stated that there was a microphone set up between the
Council tables for anyone that wishes to speak if they will come up here
and speak into the microphone everyone will be able to hear.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS:
The City Clerk read the bills and accounts. She answered questions from
the Council about the bills.
There was some discussion on Mr. Ohrwall being able to collect unemployment.
It was discussed that he has already made too much this year to be able to
collect his social security. Mayor Armstrong stated that we have to take
care of some business before he is actually terminated. Mayor Armstrong
stated that he was either hired by Ordinance or Resolution. The City Clerk
said that she will have to check to see if he was hired by Ordinance or
Resolution.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the bills be paid, being seconded by
Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The City Clerk read a letter from Patrolman Paul Page in regards to his
resignation effective August 1, 1976.
Councilwoman Webber made a motion to accept Mr. Pagels resignation and
give him a good recommendation, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
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The City Clerk read a notice of meeting of the District Five Liaison
Committee. It will be on Thursday, August 5, 1976 at 10:00 A.M. at
the Holiday Inn, Altamonte Springs.
Councilman Dietz stated that he thought it would be a good idea to have
someone from the Planning Board go to this meeting. Also pay their
expenses.
Councilwoman Webber made a motion to this effect, being seconded by
Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0.
There was a discussion on the Sunshine Law.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Phillip W. Britain, of
122 West Knapp Avenue. The letter is in regards to them having their
lot surveyed and found that the Northwest corner is in the road, they
would like to have this looked into. It was decided that this should
be tabled until August 2nd. Councilman Dietz suggested that the City
Clerk contact Mr. Swoope and Mr. Cory and get the surveys and study this.
Mayor Armstrong agreed with this.
The City Clerk read a letter from Nyoda Vantura of 1929 Kumquat Drive.
She has a problem and would like to know what is next door at 1928 Juniper
Drive. Mayor Armstrong stated that he went to look at the property in
question. He went on to say that there was a sundeck with a roof over it
not put together very well. They never did have a building permit for this.
He stated that he had talked to the man next door at the time about cleaning
it up but since then they have moved. He thinks that this should be given
to the Chief of Police and the Building Official and have them check it out.
If there is a violation we want it corrected.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
They are requesting that Mr. paul Loeffler, a member of the board who
had to resign since he had accepted the job as Electrical Inspector for
the City, be replaced by Mr. Larry Loeffler.
It was decided that the appointment of Larry Loeffler would be a conflict
since his father is the Electrical Inspector for the City.
Councilman Sikes made a motion to advise the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
that this would be a conflict, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
The City Clerk was asked to get Mr. Murphy the Building Official to furnish
a copy of all the existing Building Codes for the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals. She stated that they should already have this, it had been issued
to them before.
The City Clerk stated next is from Mr. Craig J. Gehlerd, the plans for the
Library.
Councilman Cairnie stated that the Library Board went over the plans for
the Library today. There was just one change. This was discussed at length.
The air conditioner was also discussed.
Councilman Cairnie stated that we needed to have an approval on the floor
plans for the Library. He made a motion that the floor plans that have
been submitted to the Council be approved with the changes that he told
the architect, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED. 5-0
Councilman Cairnie stated that these plans are o.k. with the Library Board.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Harry E. Wild of Briley, Wild and
Associates. The letter stated that the following equipment will be needed
for the efficient operation of the sewage treatment plant:
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1. A Metler balance H31AR
2. A D.O. meter and probe with a BOD probe attachment
3. and miscellaneous pieces to make it work.
Money has been appropriated for this.
Mayor Armstrong explained that this is due to the request of Mr. Dietz at the
last meeting, and he had questioned the necessity of this. He asked Mr. Fernandez
what does this constitute that we don't have?
Mr. Fernandez stated that the Metler balance is a new piece of equipment and
a major improvement over the scale that you have right now. He explained the
process to the Council.
Mayor Armstrong asked if this is not the same that we have been except it is
shorter?
Mr. Fernandez stated that with less cycling yes.
Mayor Armstrong asked if Mr. Fernandez feels that this is necessary before we
complete the addition to the plant?
Mr. Fernandez stated that it is the timing of the thing, it is not crucial that
it be completed prior to the completion to the Treatment Plant. He explained
that the accuracy,',- is important, and the weight gain is the crucial item in this.
Mrs. Turner asked if the specifications for the new plant include this equipment?
Mayor Armstrong answered no.
Mr. Fernandez explained that if these items had been in the specifications the
different fees would have gone up. This way the City can purchase the items
and have no extra cost. He explained that this piece of equipment can be used
at the new plant.
Mayor Armstrong asked if there is anything wrong with the equipment that we have?
He added that this is the most modern thing that they have now for making the
tests.
Mr. Fernandez stated that this is correct.
Mayor Armstrong stated that Ordinance 400 says that, our Renewal and Replacement
Account, we have to make an appropriation by Resolution. He stated that it seems
that every time we get a little money ahead we have to change the system and go
to something else.
Councilman Dietz stated that we are not changing our equipment what we are changing
is our method of testing to get more accurate tests in order to abide by the laws
set forth by the E.P.A.
Mayor Armstrong stated that we still have the same tests to make. We have been
making these tests.
Councilman Dietz stated that they are not accurate and that is why we have been
in trouble.
Mayor Armstrong stated that we have accused a man of making inaccurate tests,
and he really didn't have the equipment to make the tests, now where does the
problem lay?
Councilman Dietz stated that this man was not educated and he did not know what
he was making the tests for and he was not using the equipment properly.
Councilman Cairnie asked Mr. Fernandez if this equipment is the recommendation
of his engineering firm or the recommendation of the new Class C Operator we
just hired?
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Mr. "Fernandez stated that Mr. Pettit made the request and they concurred with
it. He stated that Mr. Pettit made the request through Mr. Dietz to Mr. Wild.
Councilman Cairnie asked if all of these years we have been using the improper
equipment, why didn't the engineering firm instruct that an Ordinance be drawn
to purchase this new equipment?
Mr. Fernandez stated that this is a matter of priorities and where you want to
spend your dollars. There really has not been any excess monies available in
the Water and Sewer for these kind of purchases. He added that normally when
new operators come in there is a tendancy to upgrade everything, because of
the equipment they have used in the past.
Councilman Cairnie asked if you were making the tests on the present equipment
that we now have could you operate it and give a fairly good test?
Mr. Fernandez stated that the accuracy level that we are talking about is about
5 millograms a meter change, this is as much as 4 or 5% which could be the
difference in passing and failing.
Councilman Sikes asked Mr. Fernandez if we will need this new equipment in
our new plant?
Mr. Fernandez stated that we will need a new scale in the new plant because
of the increased solid removal requirements.
Councilman Sikes asked if this 5% would make much of a difference.
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Mr. Fernandez stated that it could be a significant difference. He explained
the process of making the tests and explained how the time element is a factor.
Councilman Cairnie asked if this new Class C Operator that we now have can
make satisfactory reports using the present equipment?
Mr. Fernandez stated that he would say yes.
Councilwoman Webber asked if he feels that this is necessary now?
Mr. Fernandez stated that now makes it difficult, however by next summer
with the new plant in mind it should go in and be working.
Mayor Armstrong stated that this satisfies his curiosity about this. He
stated that the equipment could change in the next four months, since
everything is changing so rapidly.
Councilman Dietz stated that if we wait the price is going to go up.
He stated that we are only talking about $1,775.00 over a time spand of
thirteen years.
Councilman Sikes asked in order to take this money out of the Renewal and
Replacement Fund could we declare that this is replacing the present equipment.
Mr. Fernandez stated that it is his interpretation that it could be taken out
of the Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Councilman Dietz asked the City Clerk if it would be an advantage to take this
out of Renewal and Replacement since we will have to put it right back in?
The City Clerk stated that you are suppose to maintain the $50,000 and she
can not tell you right off of the top of her head how much is in there.
If you take it out of the Revenue Fund it will have to be appropriated to
the Renewal and Replacement and then dispensed.
Mayor Armstrong explained that to do this it should be done by Resolution.
He stated that it is up to the Council whether we do this now or later.
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Councilwoman Webber stated that she feels that we have had enought bad
publicity about the reports that we have been giving and anything that
we can do to correct this should be done immediately.
Councilman Cairnie asked if the man is qualified to make the tests with
this new equipment?
Mr. Fernandez stated that he is.
Councilman Cairnie stated that he can't make the tests as easily with the
old equipment, that is the purpose of this,
Mr. Fernandez stated that this is right.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council grant the purchase of this
equipment for the Sewer Plant, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 4-1 Councilman Cairnie voting NO.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that we instruct the attorney to draw up the
proper Resolution to draw the money out of Renewal and Replacement for this
purchase, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED. 4-1 Councilman Cairnie voting NO.
AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS:
Mrs. Turner was given the floor. She stated that she would like to speak
to the Council about the Garbage Collection.
Mayor Armstrong asked if she would hold her remarks until later when that
comes up.
Mrs. Rich was given the floor. She stated that certain remarks that were
made by Mr. Dietz at the last meeting which she attended she feels that he
-should be censured for losing dignity in the chair.
Mayor Armstrong stated that this is the prerogative of the Council if any
charges are to be made. He stated that at times members of the audience
also loose their tempers.
At this time Councilman Dietz stated that he is not denying that he said
the things that she mentioned. However we have a group that has been
referred to as the hate group and these people come here constantly badgering
the Council, trying to talk them down and over judge what the Council is
trying to do. Our Charter, Ordinance 148 states that we have certain laws
in regard to audience participation which we don't seem to adhere to. He
stated that the members of the Council have obligations and responsibilites
that they try to fill. He stated that their decisions are made after much
study and research and with the hopes that they are helping every member of
-the City of Edgewater. He stated that it does get aggraVating when people
in the audience shout and yell at us when we are trying to make our decisions.
He stated that if he hurt her feelings he is sorry, but he is referring to
that group, and he believes that he is justified.
She stated that she is one person, not a member of any group.
Councilman Dietz stated yes, that she does belong to that group. He believes
that if we will conduct our meetings as stated in Ordinance 148 it will relieve
some of the pressure on the Council. We have so many things that we could
fight for that would be beneficial to the town without fighting among ourselves
on every little item.
Mayor Armstrong stated that perhaps this is a beginning that we will conduct
ourselves in a more dignified manner all the way around.
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Mr. Bevel asked if he could bring up some questions in regard to EVER now
or should he wait until Old Business.
Mayor Armstrong stated that there is nothing under which this could be brought
up. He could have it placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Mr. Bevel stated that we don't have an agenda meeting and there is no way to
get on the agenda, and he wants to know how to get on the agenda.
Councilman Dietz stated that a Council member can bring this up under Old
Business.
RESOLUTIONS:
RES. NO. 665
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
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TO EXECUTE A REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE TO THE SOUTHEAST lANK ,OF NEW
"".,~., "f ,<SMYRNA ,'NEWSMYRNA--BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE FINANCING OF THE SEWER TREATMENT
PLANT EXPANSION IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Attorney Woods read this Resolution in full.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adopt this Resolution, being seconded
by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
ORDINANCES:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Armstrong stated that we had a meeting Friday at 1 :30 with Mr. Collins
at the landfill for the purpose of inspecting the site. He stated that we
do know what our problems are now. He stated that this is a decision that is
up to the entire Council, because all Mr. Collins wants for his file is a
record to show where we want to go and how we are going to get there. He
stated that a petition from the citizens in regard to the garbage collection
was tabled until after the meeting with Mr. Collins, and now the floor is
open for discussion about this.
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Councilman Sikes stated that the testing of the water that we gave Mr. Collins
at the meeting is what we need to know the results of before we should really
discuss this. We have not received the report back yet from that water test.
Mayor Armstrong agreed that any discussion right now might be premature, however
Mr. Collins did say that whether we keep the landfill open or not, we do have to
take care of the water problem.
Councilman Dietz stated that Mr. Collins more or less agreed with him that it
would be almost impossible to draw the water table down in the landfill to five
feet below the water table. He did say that he would give us a permit if we
wanted to try it. He asked Mr. Fernandez what this entails to draw the water
table down like this?
Mr. Fernandez stated that it would entail continuous pumping. He said that
you would probably not get to the five feet in the center of the landfill,
however if the ditch is dug as shown, it would be seven feet and you would
get your five feet there and probably in 200 feet all the way around the ditch.
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Mr. Fernandez stated that the requirement is that your refuse be five feet
above the water table. If you want to start five feet above normal ground
in building the landfill, that is acceptable.
Councilman Sikes asked if we pull this water level down how far will that go
into the surrounding lands as far as lowering their water table?
Mr. Fernandez stated that 500 feet would be within the influence of the pumping.
On a shallow well located 1000 feet away, with all probability the difference
would not be noticable. He explained the pumping process.
Councilwoman Webber stated that she asked Mr. Collins point blank about the
water in the landfill. If we could get all of the water out of there? He
told her that we could probably remove the water but it will come back.
She said that Mr. Collins also said that as long as there is no water in
those ditches we will be allowed to keep our permit, but as soon as there
is water in the ditches we will lose our permit.
At this time Mrs. Turner was given the floor and she made a statement to
the Council about digging a lake to help our landfill drain. She said that
these suggestions were made by Mr. Druce to her and Councilman Cairnie at
the seminar that they attended.
Mr. Fernandez explained to the Council why a lake in the Edgewater landfill
will not work. He stated that this is not a new idea and is mainly used at
larger fills.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he will have to agree with this. He stated that
it is hi~ theory that if we could pump the old water out, as new water came
in and it would continuously be cycled we would lick the problem of bacteria
that we are concerned with. He said that Mr. McManamy said that if this water
was pumped down then it could be run by a windmill operation continuously.
Councilwoman Webber asked where this water would go?
Mayor Armstrong stated that we would have to acquire a recharge area.
Councilman Dietz read about the trench method as set up by the State, explaining
that they are talking about a minimum of 15 feet. He pointed out again that
Mr. Collins made the statement that he did not think that this could be done.
Councilman Sikes spoke that we have done a good job at the landfill as far as
the plans went, however we are to the point now, that the water that is in the
ditches is contaminated to the point that we can not throw it in any other
lands until it is first treated and purified. We could get rid of the water,
but it is contaminated and even if we owned the land next the the landfill we
probably couldn't throw the water over there.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he feels that we should wait until we get the
report back from Mr. Collins on the water tests that were made and given to
him at the meeting.
Councilman Cairnie stated that what bothers him is that Mr. Collins said that
even if we close the dump we will have to take care of the water situation,
and that will be an expense and we won't be able to use it.
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Mayor Armstrong spoke on this subject, explaining that this is a very serious
problem and decision to be made by the Council. He stated that he understands
that the people of Edgewater want to keep the garbage and trash under the
control of the City. He stated that we have a good organization; as a matter
of fact, they only work four days a week in garbage and trash and we utilize
those six men to the improvements for the City in mowing, cleaning and other
facilities on Wednesday. If we didn't have these men we wouldn't get this.
Councilman Dietz stated that what the Mayor just said is either misleading
or erroneous somehow, because he was told last week that our trash is picked
up on Wednesday, also that we have a man hired as a mechanic who is working
on the garbage truck and he stated that he also knows that the trash is not
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being charged to the Garbage and Trash Department, it is being charged to the
Street Department, which is one of the reasons that we have a deficit in the
Street Department, so we have a problem here of bookkeeping rather than profits
and losses. He said that last year we took an accurate account of what we did
in the Trash and Garbage Department and all of a sudden we are doing the same
amount of work with the same amount of men and our expenses drop fifteen or
twenty thousand dollars. He asked if this doesn't show an inadequancy some-
where?
Mayor Armstrong answered no. There has certainly been an improvement in the
efficiency.
Councilman Cairnie asked the City Clerk about this.
She explained that the men in the Department were divided
we knew were working on the garbage were charged to that
the rest of them were charged to the Street Department.
the difference in the workmen's compensation charges.
up and the men
department and
She explained
Councilman Sikes stated that he feels that we could keep these men on with
the City to do some of these other jobs that the Mayor mentioned and also
with the expanded Sewer system.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he agrees with this, however where will the
money come from? He explained that the CETA program runs out January 31st
and we have six men on this program now.
Councilman Sikes added that if we have to haul to Tomoka we will probably
have to buy another truck to do it, and we will have to pay to dump it,
and we must be thinking of the overall cost to the individual customer.
Mayor Armstrong answered a few questions fromthe audience. He explained
that they all agree and Mr. Collins agreed that we have one serious problem.
We either have to lick the water problem at the landfill or go out of the
garbage business. The thing is even if we go out of the garbage business
we have to take care of the water problem.
Councilman Sikes stated that there is one
evening - it was brought to our attention
have 1,000 foot buffer zone on each side.
in issuing permits this should be kept in
thing that we should act on this
that a new law requires that we
We should advise the County that
mind.
Mayor Armstrong entertained a motion that we go on record to notify the County
Building Official that there is existing facilities there and anybody that
builds within the buffer of it should be required the full amount to go to
a deep well operation.
Councilman Sikes stated that he would make that motion, being seconded by
Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
Councilman Dietz stated that he would suggest that the City Clerk write a
letter to Mr. Collins in regard to the reports letting him know that we
are waiting on this before we can make a decision. This was agreed on by
all of the Council members. Mr. Fernandez was excused from the meeting.
Mayor Armstrong stated that we discussed the police cars at the last meeting.
We have copies of the specifications prepared. He asked the Chief if these
specifications are subject to the same ones New Smyrna uses, and he asked if
there was any type of a ballpark figure as the cost per unit?
Chief Baugh stated yes this is what New Smyrna uses. The figures that New
Smyrna got their vehicles for, however they were 19761s and he was informed
that 19761s could not be ordered now they would have to be 1977. New Smyrna
got their1s for $4843. and they anticipated an approximate 6% increase for
a 1977.
Mayor Armstrong stated then that a ballpark figure would be $5,000.
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The necessity for purchasing new cars was discussed by the Council. It
was agreed that we are spending entirely too much money on repairs for the
cars that we have presently.
Councilwoman Webber suggested that we consider buying one car now and at
least two cars after the new fiscal year.
Councilman Dietz asked if we would be in a better bargaining position if
we went out for bids for three new cars?
Mayor Armstrong recommended to the Council that we advertise for the bids
of three 1976 or 1977 police patrol cars at this specification to be returned
within thirty days.
Councilwoman Webber stated that she makes that a motion, being seconded by
Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote CARRIED. 4-1 Councilman Cairnie voted NO.
There was much discussion about how this should be advertised.
Tape 3-B Councilman Cairnie questioned if all of the specifications are necessary?
Chief Baugh stated that some of the extras can be cut out and he will take
care of that.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he has an application for a Handyman's license
from Mr. John N. Fraley, who lives on Mango Tree Drive.
Councilman Dietz stated that we are getting quite a few of these, and he
feels that we should get the Zoning Board on it.
Mayor Armstrong explained that it is not really fair that some men have
their businesses at home and others have to pay for a business office and
phone and so forth.
Councilwoman Webber suggested that we turn this over to the Zoning Board
and let them check this out
Councilman Dietz stated that we have done this in the past and it would not
be fair to this man if we sent his to the Zoning Board, let's grant his and
then refer any in the future to the Board.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he agrees that we should grant this one, however
everyone who is operating a home business should be pulled and referred to
the Zoning Board.
Councilwoman Webber made that a motion, being seconded by Councilman Cairnie.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
Councilman Dietz stated that last we discussed the water trucks. He stated
that he spoke with Joe Martine about the International, and Joe said that
there is no way of repairing this. He said it will cost $200 to repair the
motor in the other truck and to do that they have to make other repairs first.
He added that the newest model we have is a 1968 which is almost eight years
ago, and we need two new trucks. He suggested that we buy 3/4 ton utility
bed trucks with V-8 engines, and 4 speed transmissions. He said that Joe
concurs with this type of truck. He said that he has done some shopping
around and it will cost us a little less than $5,000.
There was discussion as to what account this money will come out of.
Councilman Dietz stated that we were advised by our auditors to set up a
Capital Improvement Fund for deterioration of this equipment, but we don't
have it, so he assumes we will have to take this out of Renewal and Replace-
ment and later on replace the money to that account.
Mayor Armstrong stated that the proper way to do this is to put a line item
in the Water and Sewer account for new equipment.
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Councilman Dietz stated that somehow we will have to work this out because
we need the new equipment.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that we go out for bids for two new trucks
for the Utilities Department, 3/4 ton, V-8 engines and 4-speed transmissions,
with utility beds, bids to be back within thirty days, and 1977 models unless
we can get 1976 models, minimum horse power at 318 cubic inches, being seconded
by Councilman Sikes.
Councilman Sikes asked why we don't also ask for 3-speed just to see what
the difference in the prices will be.
Councilman Dietz stated that the difference will only be about $40, and it
will cost more to repair a.3-speed.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
Mayor Armstrong stated that he has a request from a gentleman to drive a
sound truck in Edgewater. He explained that we do have such a license,
but it is only for one day and the fee is $25.00.
Councilman Cairnie stated that we have received requests of this type before
and we have always turned them down.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion that this permit be denied, being seconded
by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 5-0
Councilwoman Webber brought up the subject of the Rescue Squad. She said
that there were suggestions made that she had been pressured into this
when she brought it up before. She suggested that if enough people in
the City of Edgewater wish to have this matter put on a referendum on the
November election, she suggests that the Ordinance be put aside but until
that time she suggests that we accept the check from Mr. Bevel and get this
insured. They have been accepted by the City and they must have insurance.
She added that if there is any question about this not being in the budget
she has an alternative suggestion; that we accept Mr. Bevel's check and that
it be put in the surplus funds for next year, that the City of Edgewater pay
it for this year out of the Emergency and Contingency Fund.
Councilman Cairnie stated that he thought they were going to pay for their
own insurance until the new fiscal year.
Councilwoman Webber explained that they tried to but their check was refused.
Councilwoman Webber made a motion that if we can possibly accept their check
tonight and let the City pay for the insurance in the event that this is not
possible, that the check still be accepted by the City Clerk but put in the
surplus funds for next year and be paid out of our Emergency and Contingency
Fund, being seconded by Councilman Dietz and he stated that he feels that we
can do the alternative, however he does not know that we can do the first one.
Councilman Sikes asked the attorney if we are liable for this group at this time?
Attorney Woods answered yes, you have been liable since the Ordinance was enacted.
Mr. Bevel stated that he has the check and he also has the title to the vehicle,
which now is part of the City. He also has a letter from Mr. Eason stating the
amount of the insurance from this time until the next budget year. Mr. Bevel
stated that he is not sure what Mrs Webber is saying about a referendum.
Councilwoman Webber explained that now EVER is part of the City, however if
enough citizens go to the City Clerk requesting that it be put on a referendum
that you not be part of the City than this could be done.
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The City Clerk explained that anything to be put on a referendum should be
in by October.
Mr. Bevel explained the insurance coverage that they wish to have.
At this time discussion began about the EVER and the Fire Department and
the ways they are to be covered by the City. Mr. Bevel stated that every-
time this has been discussed he has explained that EVER just wants to be-
come part of the City the same way the Fire Department did.
Mayor Armstrong spoke on this also, stating that he feels the people of
Edgewater should have the right to decide their own destiny. If it is
put on the referendum and passed you will be part of the City and we will
be able to make a donation to you as we do the Fire Department.
Councilman Dietz stated that they are a part of the City now. Again we are
going by the opinions of the Attorney General and our attorney who are
knowledgable people who know what they are doing. Why would we argue with
them?
At this time Councilwoman Webber repeated her motion so that it would be
clear.
There was more discussion after this.
Mayor Armstrong called for roll call. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED. 3-2 Councilman Cairnie and Mayor Armstrong voting NO.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the City Clerk investigate with our
compensation insurer to the amount that it will cost us per individual
in the rescue charge to be covered by compensation and also that our
attorney look into this and give us a report by the next meeting as to
how we can legally cover these people with compensation insurance, being
seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
3-0 Councilman Cairnie and Mayor Armstrong voting NO.
Councilman Dietz stated that it was brought up before about extending the
water lines to the Florida Shores Home Owners Association. The Mayor
suggested at that time that we could possibly take this out of the Park
and Pier to pay for the pipe, which will cost $158.00.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he has done some research on this and we already
have water to the City owned property, so there is no reason for the City to
spend additional money to the south end of the City property when it is already
there. It will be a cost to the consumer to extend the lines. He stated that
he wants to go by the Ordinance on this.
Councilwoman Webber stated that she does not know anything about this and
she would appreciate it if we could give her time to investigate it so that
she can make an intelligent vote.
There was more discussion about the water line extension.
ADJOURN:
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilwoman
Webber. Said motion CARRIED.
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GENERAL FUND
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City of Edgewater
Taylor Bros.
Orlando Paving Co.
Engel's
Florida Steel Corporation
Hughes Supply
Ropp's Automotive
Edgewater Electric
Scotty's
Judson I. Woods
Dennis Warren
Charles Amera
Hank Morgan
Peter Realmuto
Watt H. McBrayer
Craig J. Gehlert
WATER AND SEWER
Don Kuyk
S. Ohrwa 11
Kevin Bossee
Ace Hardware
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BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
July 26, 1976
Petty Cash
P.O.
St. Paving & Impr.
P.O.
St. Paving & Impr.
Library
P.O.
P.O.
St. Paving & Impr.jLandfill
Attorney Fees
P.O.
St.
Fire
P.O.
Collective Bargaining
Library (Construction)
30.42
41.50
5.48
20.00
391.20
23.93
57.00
35.60
109.29
22.50
72.19
41.04
32.16
12.75
675.00
300.00
1,870.06
Water (Mileage)
Sewer
Sewer
Water
17.22
58.82
4.13
4.27
84.44