11-06-1974 - Special
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THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING HELD
NOVEMBER 6. 1974
The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order
Wednesday. November 6. 1974. at 5:00 P.M.. in the Mayor's Office.
by Mayor David C. Severance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Severance
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Clinton
Gounci1man Sikes
Councilman Bevel
City Manager Bryant
City Attorney Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Chief of Police Katez
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
None
OFFICERS REPORTS
Certification of 15 absentee ballots
The absentee ballots were opened and counted:
William H. Cairnie received 7 votes
Edward K. Clinton received 7 votes.
James M. Mackie. Jr. received 1 vote.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 544
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A REGULAR ELECTION IN THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER. VOLUSIA COUNTY. FLORIDA. NOVEMBER 5. 1974.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMAN OF ZONE 2. AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Resolution was read in full by Joseph E. Weaver. City
Attorney.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt this Resolution.
being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
Councilman Sikes duly made a motion to recess this meeting until
7:30 P.M.. November 6. 1974. being seconded by Councilman Lodico.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
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The Special Meeting of the City Council was reca1~ed to order
Wednesday, November 6, 1974, at 7:30 in the Community Center
by Mayor David C. Severance.
ROLL CALL
Hayor Severance
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Clinton
Councilman Sikes
Councilman Bevel
City Manager Bryant
City Attorney Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Chief of Police Katez
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to addept the minutes of the
Regular Meeting held November 4, 1974, being seconded by Council-
man Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
None
OFFI CERS 'REPORTS
Certification of Posting
COMMUNICATIONS
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCES
None
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Mayor Sevenance gave Mr. Clinton the floor. He con-
gratulated Mr. Dietz and Mr. Cairnie. He stated that it has been
a pleasure to work on the council, and that he would like to make
a public apology to Mr. LaBonde, on his being fired. He also
stated that anyone involved with the rumor that he has been using
City equipment and water in regards to building a sw~mming pool,
can check with the City Clerk and get the truth. Councilman Lodico
stated that this 1s true and that he checked himself with City Hall.
The floor was given to Mr. Bevel. He also congratulated Mr. Dietz
and Mr. Cairnie. He stated to the public to help these men, and
the council. He stated that it has been a pleasure to work with
this council.
Councilman Sikes and Councilman lodico, both welcomed the new
Councilmen, and expressed their willingness to work together for
the will of the City.
Mayor Severance thanked Councilman Clinton and Councilman Bevel
for their hard work and time spent on the council.
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Councilman Sikes made a motion to recess this meeting for the
swearing in of the new council members, being seconded by Council-
man Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
This meeting was recessed.
At this time the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the
new councilmen for Zones 2 and 4.
The City Council Meeting was called back to order by Mayor David C.
Severance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Severance
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Cairnie
Councilman Sikes
Councilman Dietz
City Manager Bryant
City Attorney Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Chief of Police Katez
Present
Present"
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
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The floor was given to Councilman Cairnie at this time. He thanked
the people of Edgewater for their support, and voter turnout. He
congratulated the outgoing councilmen for their hard work. He also
stated that he is willfna to work with the council for the betterment
of the town. ~
Councilman Dietz also thanked the people and stated that he is ready
to get down to business.
Mayor Severance welcomed the new members to the council.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Dietz made a motion that Councilman Lodico be named
Vice Mayor and Councilman Cairnie be Acting Mayor, being seconded
by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 545
A RESOLUTION DECLARING JACOB LODICO TO BE VICE MAYOR AND WILLIAM H,
CAIRNIE TO BE ACTING MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AFTER
ELECTION THEREFOR. PROVIDING SAID VICE MAYOR AND ACTING MAYOR SHALL
SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Said Resolution was read in full by Joseph E. Weaver, City Attorney.
Councilman Cairnie duly made a motion to adopt this Resolution,
being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mr. Weaver made the announcement that he has been appointed by
the local government section of the Florida Bar, to the Land
Use Planning and Zoning Environmental Regulations Board, which
he stated that he hopes will have some benefits to the City of
Edgewater.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Dietz made a motion to recess this meeting until
Thursday, November 7, 1974, at 9:30 A.M. to bring the two new
councilmen up to date on the current events of City business,
being seconded by Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
Vice Mayor Jacob Lodico called the recessed meeting of November
6, 1974, back to order at 9:30 A.M., November 7, 1974.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Severance
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Cairnie
Councilman Sikes
Councilman Dietz
City Manager Bryant
City Attorney Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Chief of Police Katez
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Councilman Lodico stated that this meeting is being held only to
bring Councilman Dietz and Councilman Cairnie up to date on
business. Councilman Dietz made a statement that the rumors
going around that he wants to fire employees is not true, he
wants everyone to go to work and relax.
Councilman Cairnie stated that as agreed last night there are to
be no Resolutions, mot$ons, or the like at this meeting today.
Chief Katez at this time welcomed the new members to the council
on behalf of his department.
Mr. Weaver passed out pampfilets on new laws involving municipalities.
Mr. Weaver discussed the following matters with the Council:
Collective bargainingi he explained that this is why the raises
have been given lately among the city employees.
Federal and State Revenue Sharing. .
Sunshine Law ( Any meeting of two or more councilmen or members
of the same board without due public notice in whicn impending
city business or business properly brought before that board is
discussed with knowledge thereof is a violation of the Sunshine
Law.)
Home Rule Law
Well fieldproperty
F.H.A. Loan
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The City t1anager explained his duties to the coonci1 members and
answered a lot of questions about city employees.
There was some discussion about the many boards of the City,
especially the Zoning and Planning Board and the Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
There was discussion about the City Barn, and the City Manager
explained that more information will be available at the next
workshop.
The new handball courts and tennis court was discussed. Mr.
Bryant explained that this should be finished within a couple
of weeks.
City Manager Bryant stated that progress is being made on the
Park & Pier Seawall project.
City Manager Bryant reported on the prog~ess of the original
garbage dump and future use of it.
Councilman Dietz made a motion to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise that there will be special workshop November 11, 13,
and 14, in the Mayor's office at 9:30 A.M., being seconded by
Councilman Cairnie. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adjourn this meeting, being
seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:'
Sue Blackwell
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