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08-19-1974 - Regular .-: o CJ '" THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF EDf1EWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 19, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order Monday, August 19, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center by Mayor David C. Severance: ROLL CALL: Mayor David C. Severance Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman Edward K. Clinton Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman John G. Bevel City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver City Clerk Sue Blackwell Deputy Clerk Debbie Sigler Chief of Police George Katez Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1974 as read, heing seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. BILLS & ACCOUNTS GENERAL FUND Florida Power & Light City of Edgewater Southern Bell American Hardware Mac Smith Rental Edgel'later Motors Copeland Bros. Paving Orkin Exterminating New Smyrna Beach News Food Fair Stores Xerox Corp. Sue Blackwell IBM Harrison Uniform Co. Southern Paint Smyrna Auto Parts, Inc. Watkins Ford Industrial Office Outf. Gasoline Alley Maszk's Workshop Standard Oil Taylor Bros. Tire Williams Welding News Journal Corp. Lanier Business Products New Smyrna Bch. P.D. County Council Humane Society M.G. Green Maric Products 1,856.00 47.45 271.52 f63.'06 72.66 25.41 300.00 114.00 11. 90 37.18 225.16 24.00 51.10 391.70 3.40 35.44 35.93 270.58 67.84 44.30 481.57 324.52 8.91 20.65 94.88 141.00 429.38 400.00 100.00 350.00 6,299.54 o o WATER & SEWER Electric Service City of Edgewater Southern Bell Florida Power & Light American Hardware Economy Electric Commercial Printers Hall Machine Shop Edgewater Electric Environmental Spec. Edgewater Mfg. Co. Allied Chemical Davis Meter & Supply Hughes Supply Chemical Equ~pment Sav-on Utility Supply N.S. Plumbing Supplies ITT Marlow Briley, Wild (Carter's) Briley, Wild (Yelvington) 1. 53 5.50 54.69 784.05 32~34 56.20 21.50 224.27 50.08 4.25 8.68 621.00 197.00 120.54 14.85 45.75 15.96 397.02 298.89 437.68 3,391. 78 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARIN~ Daniel W. Cory 10.00 OFFICERS REPORTS Certification of Posting Police Reporty, July General Fund Budget Report, July At this time Police Chief Katez presented Lieutenant McCall with his bars, and he was congratulated on his promotion. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from Hap Cameron in regard to water and sewer allocation for his proposed trailer park. He requested the council to change their minds and allow him the allocation. The City Clerk read a letter from Lawrence E. Bennett requesting that Mr. Cameron be allowed to connect his trailer park to the City of Edgewater's water and sewer system. There was much discussion on this matter. Mr. Cameron's attorney, Charles Hall, was in the audience and he spoke on behalf of Mr. Cameron. Councilman Sikes duly made a motion to table this matter and return the check until we hear from F. H. A., being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that pending our F. H. A. loan the city will allow Mr. Cameron his allocation. Motion DIES. - 2- ~ o o The City Clerk read a letter from D. C. Huskey in regard to interest rates on junior lien water and sewer revenue certi- ficates. Mayor Severance stated that this was just a matter of information and no action was necessary. Mayor Severance described the next communication which was quite lengthy as being a request from the Humane Society to allocate them $225.00 monthly which has already been dis- cussed at the workshop meeting. Councilman Clinton made a motion that the city allocate $150.00 monthly to the Humane Society, being seconded py Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that the city pay the amount of $400.00 back pay of four months which is owed to the Humane Society, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Mayor Severance described the next two communications instead of reading them because they were also lengthy. One letter from American Legion and one from Board of Governors, both concerning the Duesday night Bingo. There was much discussion on this matter. Mr. Cairney from the audience spoke on behalf of the American Legion and the Edgewater Civic Association. Mr. Mosher, Chairman of the Bingo Committee, also spoke on their being notified before the community center has to be used by the council on Tuesday nights. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that after September 3, 1974, whenever a holiday falls on a Monday, that the council \~ill meet the following Wednesday, being seconded by Council- man Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Mayor Severance asked for a meeting requested by the Board of Governors to be set Thursday, August 29th, at 7:00 just prior to the workshop meeting that night. The City Clerk read the Green Acre Nursery proposal on the library sod labor. Councilman Bevel made a motion to deny all of the proposals by Green Acre Nursery being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to hire the city crews to install a sprinkler system and grass in front of the library and trim up the necessary shrubs and trees. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. The City Clerk read a letter of appreciation from Mike and Elizabeth Bossee to the three police officers who helped them in regards to the death of their 3 year old son. Mayor Severance read a rather lengthy letter from Mr. F. Brownrigg in regard to the Bowser House, together with a letter from Mr. C. Bowser. These letters do not require any action at the present time. After a Board of Adjustment is established, these communications will be referred to said board for consideration. -3- o o RESOLUTIONS In discussing the establishment of a Board of Adjustment and Appeals, the following motions were made: Councilman Clinton dUly made a motion that Mr. Paul Loeffler be appointed to the board for a term of three years, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Sikes duly made a motion that Mr. Harold Brown be appointed to the board for a term of two years, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that Mr. Douglas Cole be appointed to the board for a term of two years, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion that Mr. William Piser be appointed to the board for a term of one year, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motiDn CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that Mr. Steve Hardock be appointed to the board for a term of one year, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 529 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ES- TABLISHMENT or THE SAID BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND REPEALING ALL RESO- LUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR: The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 530 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 69-69 LAWS or FLORIDA 1969, ESTABLISHING AND JOINING A COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE VOLUSIA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT. The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that Mayor Severance be the City of Edgewater's representative in the Volusia County Council of Governments, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. t -4- Q o In discussion on the Zoning Board of Adjustments the following motions were made: Councilman Lodico duly appointed to the board by Councilman Clinton. CARRIED. made a motion that Louis Denton be for a term of 3 years, being seconded Upon roll call vote said motion Councilman Lodico duly appointed to the board by Councilman Clinton. CARRIED. made a motion that Phyllis Woodard be for a term of 2 years, being seconded Upon roll call vote said motion Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that Alice Murphy be ap- pointed to the board for a term of 2 years, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion that Marie Nichols and Jerry Fenske be appointed to the board for a term of 1 year each, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 531 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9 OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE COrd. #880) OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. - - The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that the three year members of both of these new boards be responsible for setting up the first meeting, at which meeting an election of the officers is to take place, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 532 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY A CASH CONTRIBUTION FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOAT RAMP NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE PARK AND PIER AREA IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SAID COST BEING $4,000.00 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 533 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRIORITIES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND PAVING BY VOLUSIA COUNTY OF ROADS AND STREETS SERVING THE CITY OF EDGEWATER AREA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. -5- , " u CJ Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 534 (adopted later in the meeting) ORDINANCES City attorney read a communication from Mr. and Mrs. William C. Walsh (daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Hammel) requesting that Mr. Hammel be granted the annexation of his ~roperty into the City of Edgewater. ORDINANCE NO. 886 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE WILLIAM C. WALSH PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SAID PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED IN THE TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THE RE FOR. The above Ordinance was read by title only by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance as read, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO. 887 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH B TO SCHEDULE 2 OF SECTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 878 REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT-HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance as read, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO. 888 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT PART OF SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 611 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR SERVICES OF COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND TRASH FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. A question from the audience by Mr. Taylor was raised as to why commercial businesses are not allowed more cans than residences since they pay more money. It was decided that the council will discuss this further at thennext workshop meeting. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt'said Ordinance as read, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel voted NO. -6- o o OLD BUSINESS Mayor Severance turned the floor over to Councilman Lodico, for the information on the construction of the New City Barn. After his explanations, Councilman Lodico duly made a motien that the city advertise for bids for a building 125 x 60 with four doors, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. There was a lengthy and controversial discussion between the mayor, the council, the city attorney and Mr. Bob Howard. After about an hour, Mayor Severance made the statement that we would have to decide if we wanted a city barn or not be- cause ~ :we didn't advertise for bids now and allocate the money before the end of this fiscal year we would not be able to construct a new barn out of next years budget. The previous motion by Councilman Lodico and the second by Councilman Bevel were withdrawn. At this time Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that we build a city barn 125' x 60' wide, being seconded by Council- man Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that the new barn have a concrete floor 6" thick, 2500 PSI, being seconded by Councilman Eikes. This motion and second were also withdrawn. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to just have a concrete floor in the new barn, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that an electric wench and hoist be installed in the building, tonage to be deter- mined by the architect, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that there is to be sufficient drainage in the new barn, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to contract Bob Howard, Architect, to prepare the blueprint and specifications on the new barn, and oversee the construction on an hourly basis, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Lodico voted NO. At this point, Mr. Howard requested that he be allowed to work very close with Mr. Lodico and his department and have his cooperation in this matter. Councilman Lodico answered Mr. Howard by stating that he was asking this council to scratch him off as coordinator of the Street, Garqage and Trash Department as of tonight. Councilman Bevel volunteered to help Mr. Howard as much as he could, the only problem being his long work day. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to stall off until the City Manager comes in. Motion DIES. -7- o o Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to as specified, said bids to be returned being seconded by Councilman Clinton. said motion CARRIED. advertise for bids September 16, 1974, Upon roll call vote Councilman Sikes duly made a motion to hire Norman Dale Bryant as city manager, setting his yearly salary at $12,000.00 and allowing him $500.00 moving expense, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Many questions from the audience about Mr. Bryant's qualifications were answered by the members of the council and the mayor. the audience seemed very satis- fied that the council has made a good choice for City Manager. The City Clerk read certification of bids received for the mult-game and handball courts in the City of Edgewater. Opening of bids~ Bid from Crawford & Associates in the amount of $43,700.00. Bid from Holiday Recreational Planning in the amount of $34,516.00, with exception to the handball courts; to-wit: Handball court to be 30' long and 16' high with a 4' high fence around the top of the court. Councilman Sikes duly made a motion to accept the bid from Holiday Recreational Planning in the amount of $34,516.00, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. The City Clerk read the certification of funds available to accept said bid. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to sell for salvage the package treatment plant at Silver Ridge and two 5 H.P. motors, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. A meeting was set up with the city attorney for Wednesday, August 28, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. in the mayor's office to go over the things that he has been asked to research. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to have John Earls as Insurance Agent of Record, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to set charge for daily pickup of garbage at Winn Dixie at $100.00 per week, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Bevel duly made a authorize the City Attorney, efforts to reach an agreement erty which the proposed water seconded by Councilman Sikes. motion CARRIED. motion for the council to Joseph E. Weaver,to make all with Mr. Massey on the prop- plant is to be on, being Upon roll call vote said Councilman Bevel duly made a motion for the council to also authorize the City Attorney, Joseph E. Weaver, to contact the appropriate real estate person and have this land assessed for value, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. -8- " - I I ~ u At this time, City Attorney, Joseph E. Weaver read the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 534 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ACCEPT THE BID OF HOLIDAY RECREATIONAL PLANNING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE Ql) MULTI-GAME COURT AND TWO (2) HANDBALL COURTS IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as read, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS' Civil Defense: Mr. Christy spoke to the council reporting the information to them that he was asked to research. The first point of interest was that the title "Civil Defense" will be changed to "Civil Preparedness." Mr. Christy asked the council for transportation to Stark, where he is going on the 21st to pick up certain needed equipment for the city. Each department head is to be asked what type of equipment they need before the council can make any decision. - Transportation, however, was provided. Mr. Christy handed out information on surplus property, which had been requested by Councilman Bevel. Mr. Christy informed the council that we have to get our flood insurance. Mayor Severance asked him to attend the special meeting with Mr. Weaver on the 28th, where this will be discussed. At this time, Mr. Ed Dunn was in the audience and Councilman Bevel introduced him to the council. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Severance read the following announcements: Petitions for Councilman for Zones 2 and 4 can be picked up from the City Clerk on September 6, 1974 and must be returned by September 26, 1974. Meeting with Oak Hill Council, Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. in Oak Hill (8-21-74) Tentative Public Hearing on Paving - Thursday August 22, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. Workshop August 29, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. Public Hearing on Millage, Tuesday, September 3, 1974, 7:00 P.M., a Regular Council Meeting to follow at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adjourn this meeting being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:30 P.M. -9- . , . . , . f ," . . o MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Debbie Sigler A~ST: i~ II ' ~AA - v C/, ~ -~"'/ -r. ~~ ,/ ~ ~ 10