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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 1975
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, was called to order Wednesday, November 5, 1975, at
4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David C. Severance
Vice Mayor Jacob Lodico
Councilman William H. Cairnie
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Calvin R. Dietz
City Manager Dale Bryant
City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Acting Chief Norman Mc Call
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Vice Mayor Lodico stated that the purpose of this meeting is for
the certification of absentee ballots.
The City Clerk read her certification.
The board members began counting the ballots.
The City Clerk stated that the ballots count as follows:
Armstrong 12
Ka t e z 3
Rotundo 4
Webber 10
Sikes 8
Woodard 7
The Merit Board revision: 7 for revision, 4 against, 4 not marked.
RESOLUTIONS
RES. NO. 608
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A REGULAR ELECTION HELD
IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON NOVEMBER 4,
1975 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMAN FRON ZONE 1, A
COUNCILMAN FROM ZONE 3 AND A MAYOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREFOR.
City Attorney Weaver read the Resolution in full.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adopt this Resolution, being
seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
RES. NO. 609
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A REGULAR ELECTION HELD
IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON NOVEMBER 4,
1975 FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING 1 QUESTION COVERING CHARTER
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
City Attorney Weaver read the Resolution in full.
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Councilman Dietz made a motion to adopt this Resolution, being
seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
At this time Councilman Cairnie made a motion to recess this
meeting until 7:30 tonight in the Community Center, being
seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
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Side A
Mayor David C. Severance called the recessed meeting to order,
November 5, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David C. Severance
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman William H. Cairnie
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Calvin R. Dietz
City Manager Dale Bryant
City Attorney Joseph Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Acting Chief Mc Call
Present
Present
Present
Presentl
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Special meeting, October 15, 1975, being seconded by Councilman
Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular meeting, October 22, 1975, being seconded by Councilman
Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular meeting, October 23, 1975, being seconded by Councilman
Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Special meeting, October 27, 1975, being seconded by Councilman
Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Lodico made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Special meeting, October 30, 1975, being seconded by Councilman
Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
None
RESOLUTIONS
RES. NO. 610
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THERE IS NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO
COME BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND THAT THIS ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FteRIDA, ADJOURN SINE DIE.
City Attorney Weaver read this Resolution in full.
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Councilman Lodico made a motion that this Resolution be adopted
being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
Councilman Dietz and Councilman Cairnie both stated that it
has been a pleasure to work with the Councilmen who are leaving
office, and wished them good luck.
Councilman Lodico stated that it has been a pleasure to serve
on the Council, and that he feels that he has always tried to
study the problems, and not just listen to hearsay.
Mayor Severance stated that he would like to express his appre-
ciation to the present Council members for the cooperation that
they have given, and thanks to the people who have been coming
to the meetings. He stated that although people have disagreed,
he did vote the way he felt that it should have been done and
what he felt was the best for the community. He expressed good
luck to the new Council members coming into office.
NEW BUSINESS
10 min. The City Clerk swore in the new Council members
Mayor Severance presented newly elected Mayor Armstrong with
the gavel, and Mayor Armstrong presented Mayor Severance's
name plate to him as a reminder of his mayorship in the City
of Edgewater, Florida.
Mayor Armstrong called the new administration to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana C. Armstrong
Councilwoman Ryta Webber
Councilman William H. Cairnie
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Calvin R. Dietz
City Manager Dale Bryant
City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Acting Chief Norman Mc Call
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
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ORDINANCES
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
15 min. Mayor Armstrong gave the floor to each of the Council members,
who introduced their families and made short statements about
being on the Council, and their appreciation to th~ people who
elected them.
Mayor Armstrong spoke, commending the previous Council for
20 min. their work. He stated that he hopes to do the best-job he
can on the Council, and he stated that if we disagree, let
us disagree agreeably.
Mayor Armstrong stated that at this time it is necessary to
maintain a motion to maintain on a temporary bases the status
of all city employees until such time that the Council can
get together for the annual reorganizational meeting.
Councilman Cairnie stated that he would make such a motion,
being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to re=confirm our depositories
of the Water and Sewer Department funds in the Southeastern Bank
of New Smyrna Beach, and the General Government funds, being
seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED. Councilman Sikes voting NO.
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Side B
Councilman Sikes stated that there been questions as to whether
there is a conflict of interest as him serving on the Council
and the City having funds on deposit. He stated that a news
item came out of Tallahassee, which stated that there is no
violation or any conflict of interest.
Mayor Armstrong stated that if Mr. Sikes had not made this
statement, he was going to.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Hanson requested that the Council and the audience sing
"God Pless America", which was done.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Dietz made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by
Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
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