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CITY COUNCIL OF TIIC CITY OF EDGEi,/P,TER
REGULAR MEETING HELD
lJULY 15. 1974
The Peqular Meetino of the City Council of the City of Ednewater,
Florida was called to order July 15. 1974, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Community Centpr hy ~ayor David C. Severance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Severance
Councilman Jacob Lodicn
Councilman Edward K. Clinton
rouncilman John G. Bevel
C ('l U n c i 1 man IJ a 1 t e r B. S i k e s
City ftttorney Joserh E. Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Deputy Clerk Pam Bryant
Police Chief Georqe Katez
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Reqular City Council Meeting held July 1, 1974, as read being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Uron roll call vote said motion
CA.RPIED.
BILLS K ACCOUrns
GENERA.L FUND
City of Edpewater
Florida Power ~ Liaht
Petty Cash
Southern Bell
Joserh E. Weaver
Gasoline Alley
Southern Paint ~ Wallpaper
Am e r i can H a r d ~'I are
News Journal Corr.
Florida Legislature
Industrial 0ffice Outfitters
New Smyrna Beach Police Deoartment
Mac Smith Rental Equinment
Oasis Car Hash
Williams Weldino
Goodyear Service Store
National Chemsearch
Momar Inc.
Federal Communicatinns
Popr's Automotive
County of Volusia, Florida
Preston's Shell Service
Edo€water Motor Inc.
New Smyrna Builders Surrly
Florida Association of City Clerks
Miller's Wrecker Service
~ew Smyrna Beach News
Dan i e 1 '.J. Cor y
Lanier Business Products
Standard Oil Co.
14.35
305.72
7.00
31 .40
431. 50
109.69
147.65
48.34
25.55
1t8.00
8.39
81 .00
61 . 1 5
10.50
4.80
69.77
100.40
180.04
3.50
12.00
74.90
50.06
10.85
5.29
10.00
40.00
2.10
360.00
303.00
9~8.78
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New Smyrna Commercial Printinq
Public Gas
Watkins Ford, Inc.
Malmbern Veterinary Clinic
Sa-So Inc.
~1 a u 1 e I n d .
Taylor 8rothers
Smyrna ftuto Parts
~r. James M. Mackie
27.50
15.84-
5.10
11.00
2,144.50
10.00
8.50
26. 18
25.20
"--5,979.55
\'I.A T E R & S n' E R
Florida Power r Lioht
American Hardware
SOllthern Bell
City nf rdnewater
Electric Service 0f New Smyrna Beach
j.1aule
Smyrna ~uto Parts Inc.
~altiorarhics ~ivision
Deland touinment
Orlando Prmature Horks
Sinner
New Smyrna Plumbinr Supplies
Huahes Sunrly
Davis Meter & Suoply
~c Mahan Construction Co.
307.95
35.09
22.43
lC.65
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75.75
3 [, . 16
47.96
24.24
367.92
19.97
13 . 1 2
374.18
79.12
538.R4
2,007.53
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to ray said bills and accounts
beinQ seconded by Councilman Clinton. IIron roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPGRTS
Certification of Postinos
Library Peoort
General Fund budget Report
C 0 iv' r~ U N I CAT I 0 N S
The City Clerk read a letter from Trooper G. R. Althafer commending
the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department on the assistance that they
nave him at an accident on 1-95, ~tatinn that Edoewater is fortunate
to have so fine of a fire unit.
Mayor Severance stated that this is a matter of acknowledgement and
a cory of this letter should be passed on to the Fire Derartment so
that they can acknowledge this letter.
The City Clerk read a letter from Hap Cameron concerninq his request
for water and sewer allocations for a Mobile Home Park that is planned
in the near future.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to forward a cory of this letter
too II r e n gin e e r sat B r i 1 e y, vi i 1 d & p, s s 0 c. for c e r t i f i cat ion t hat VI e
can enter into an allocation commitment for this project, beina
seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote 8~id motion CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from Walter C. Linn r~questing the
Council to consider the previous request for a street light at the
corner of Hart Avenue and Snyder Street, West.
Mayor Severance stated that the Council has discussed this at the
Workshop Meeting, he suggested that they put it in the street light
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folder and table this until the Councilmen go out and look this area
over.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion that this reauest be tabled
until the next meeting, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Unon
roll call vote said motion CARRIEO.
The City Clerk read a letter from the rriends of the Library
expressing their thanks for the donation of (lOC.OO to be used for
eXnenses of the Second Folk Art Festival.
'layor Severanc~ stated that the Council will ackno\"ledqe this letter
and that they wer~ ~lad to be of assistance.
The City Clerk read a letter form the Lihrary Board reminding the
Council of their rromise to remove the palm trees in front of the
Library. and to nllt in sod and a snrinkler system. They also
stated that ~r. Pobert Harmon is available to do this type of work.
The C 0 U n c i 1 r! i sell sse d t his mat t e r i n f u 1 1. Co u n c i 1 Man S i k e s d u 1 ~'
Made a motion to install a snrinkler systeM, and put sod in the
area but to leave the ralm trees, bein~ seconderl by Councilman
Clinton. Uron roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
M a " 0 r S eve ran c est ate d t hat t., r. H arm 0 n s h 0 u 1 d com e u [) \" i t h a
fi~ure before we instruct him to do this work. '
The City Clerk read a letter form the Edgewater Library Board
requestino that the City irstall a bicytle rack at the library.
i,l a y 0 r S eve ran c est ate d t hat he \'1 0 u 1 d t urn t his 1 e t t e r 0 v e r t 0
Councilman Sikes, anrl he can do what ever he wants to do as he
is coordinator of the recreation department.
The City Cl~rk read a oronosal from Southern Bell, on the new
rhone system.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to table the Southern Bell
~roposal until we get conformation on this new Emergency Telephone
Act of 197~, beino seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
PESOLUTION NO: 526 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A
CON T P. ACT 1.1 I T H HAL I F P. X tA A R I N E CON S T R LJ C T I 0 N C 0 ~1 P MI Y FOR THE C () N S T R U C T ION
AND SEAWALLING OF THE NORTI1 SIDE OF THE PARK AND PIER AREA AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Pesolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
~I e a v e r .
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Pesolution as
read beina seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said
motion CA.RRIEO.
City Attorney Weaver stated that the way that he has set up this
next Resolution is a nrice ner acre.
Councilman Sikes duly made a motion to instruct the City Attorney to
set up a price on land, not to excep.d $2,000.00, being seconded by
Councilman Lodico.
RESOLUTION NO: 527 P RES0LUTION OF INTENT FOR THE CITY OF EOGE-
WATER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE WITH J. MAX
MASSEY FOP THE FOLLOHING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY AS SET FORTll IN
THE PLAT ATTACHEO HERETO FOR THE prICE OF HIO TIIOlJSl\ND DOLLARS PER
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ACRE. SAID PRICE TO BF ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINAL SURVEY
OF THE AREA., AND AUTHORIZING CITY flTTORNEY, JOSEPH E. \,JEAVER TO
E X E CUT E HI F CON T R jl. C TON B E HAL F 0 F T Ii Eel T Y , ,A N D P P () V I 0 It! G ,ll, N
EFFECTIVE D^TE T~EREFor.
The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
E. \1 e a v e r .
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution as
read being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote
saio motion CAPRIED.
ORDHU'\NCE
OPDINANCE NO: R84 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SIGNS IN THE CITY OF
EDGFWATER. FLORIDA; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSr OF THIS ORDINANCE:
SETTI~G FORTH DEFINITIONS: SETTIMG F()RT~ GENERAL SIGN PPOVISIONS:
SET TIN S F 0 q T H A. S C H E 0 U LEO F P F R ~1I T TED S I G r: S BY D 1ST P. I C T: P PO V I DIN h
FOR SIG~S PERMITTED IN ALL DISTPICTS: prOHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS
Fr.O n ALL Z 0 N I t'J G D 1ST R I C T S: P PO V I DIN G FOR NON - COIl FOR rH N G S I G N SAN D
THEIP REMOVAL PROVIDING FOP PERMITS AND FEES: PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES:
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF
THIS nRDI~ANCE PROVIDING FOP THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING OPDINANCE
PROVISIONS: prOVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND
PROVIDING FOP AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOP.
The above Ordinance ~as rearl by title only by the City fttorney
J 0 s e p hE. \., e a ve r .
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt the first reading
of said Ordinance nS read being seconded by Councilman Sikes.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARrIED.
ORDINANCE NO: R~l AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO: 84G
AND RESOLUTION NOS: 460 AND 470 PESPECTIVELY TO REftPPROPPIATE ALL
UNEXPENDFD FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED.
EXCEPT THAT AM(lUNT APPROPRIATED FOR RECREATION, INTO THE CATEGORY
OF HATER AND SEWEr SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, SAID
A.t~ 0 II NT B EI N G $ 4 1 , 96 7 . 0 4 AND FUR THE R B lJ D GET TIN G THE r,10 N I EST 0 B E
RECEIVED UNDER THE FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD FROM FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING, INTO WATER AND SEWEP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES, SAID AMOUNT BEING $49,041.00 AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCE AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH AND FURTHEP PPOVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THErEFORE.
The above Ordinnnce was read by title only by City Attorney Joseph
E. ,.! e a v e r .
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt the final reading of
said Ordinance as read being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO: RR2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLOPIrA, DECLARING IT TO BE UNLAWrUL FOP ANY PEPSON, FIPM OR
COROPERPATION TO MANUFACTURE, DISTPIBLITE SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE
!HTHIN THE CITY OF EDGEto'ATER, A.NY CHEWING GUI'i OR CANDY THAT IS
OF A COLOR. SHAPE AND SIZE THAT RESEMBLES OR IS A FACSIMILE OF,
ANY D RUG () P ~1 E 0 I C I NEW II I CHI SILL E G ,lI L TOP 0 SSE S S 0 R FOR \111 I C H
PRESCRIPTIONS ,liRE rEOUIPED BY EITHEP FEDERAL OR STATE LAW: PROVIDI~G
PENALTIFS: PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TI!FRETO PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREFORE.
The a b 0 v e 0 r din a n c e 1" a s rea d by tit 1 e 0 r,l y by C i t Y f.. t tor n e y J 0 s e p h
E. \"eaver.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt the final reading of
said Ordinance as read being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon
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roll call vote saio motior CARRIED.
OLD D U S H! E S S
'1ayor Severance stated that he would like to introduce to the
C 0 U n c i 1 j" r. ~'!. f'. Cob bet . H e i sin vol v e ct in" 0 1 i day R e c rea t ion a 1
Plannina. Mr. Sikes has been talking to this gentleman about what
the Cities plans are as far as tennis courts and recreational items.
He stated that he exnlained to Mr. Cobbet that the City will have
to qo out for bids for anvthina that is over $500.00. He stated that
we have gone out for bids~ in the past for tennis courts and have
the specifications to be a little' stronaer than need be. The City
only received one bid on these tennis courts, so we didn't take any
action. and we will have to 00 back out for bids aaain. Mr. Cobbet
discussed recreation equipment in full with the Council. Mayor
Severance stated that the Council is going to have to come up with
some altered specifications from what we started with, and until we
come UP with these snecifications we can't 00 out with them. ~avor
Severance stated that he would like Mr. Cobbet to come back the first
o f .A II q U s tan d goo v e r t his 'IJi t h u s fur the rat 0 u rHo r k s hop t., e e tin 9 .
Mrs. ~lIrphy Questioned about the tennis courts, Mayor Severance discussed
this with her.
Councilman Sikes introduced Mr. Harris to the Council and the public.
t,j r. H a r ri s i s a J1 ply i n 9 for the p 0 sit ion 0 f C i t Y Man age r. t., r. II a r r i s
approched the Council and stated his background and qualifications.
Mayor Severance stated that he did not have any questions at this
time, and he appreciated him coming by and presenting himself to
the Council. He stated that it was the intention of the Council to
set a date to revie~ the apnlications that have been received, then
after reviewinp them we will oet them down to a few that we feel are
Qualified and then request them to come in for an interview. He have
felt that the first of August would be the dead line for all applications
to be in.
Mayor Severance stated that the Council has been setting on the matter
of the 2 each 4 channel radios for the Police Deoartment for about
a year. He explained that recently all over the'State"of Florida
about 100% of the Police Derartments have switched to 4 channel radios
and we need a total of 4 sets to fullfill our 100X obligation. Mayor
Severance stated that the 2 channel radios will be used in other
departments.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that the necessary paper work
be generated in Durchasing these two four channel radios for the
Police Department, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
Mayor Severance then ~ave ~rs. Webber the floor. She stated that she
had some questions on the land use map. She stated that Evergreen
Street was sunpose to be a 30 foot street and thought that on the mar
it was a SO foot street.
City ~ttorney Weaver stated that he would check the man tomorrow and
if it says a 50 foot street that he would correct it to 30 foot street.
Mrs. Wehber asked for a copy of the quick claim deed that was given
to Mr. Sedowick. City Attorney ~eaver stated that she could go to
the City Clerk and she would Qive her a cony.
N F\J BUS I N E S S
~ayor Severance qave the floor to Councilman Lodico. He stated that
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he has some nlans that the head of the Street Deoartment and him-
self drew ur some nlans for the new barn. This buildinq will be
125 feet x 60 feet wide and 16 feet hiqh, with 2 14 fooi doors.
The n 8 '" i n dolt! S, 4 0 n e a c h sid e . The C 0 u n c i 1 d i s c u sse d t his 1'1 i t h
Councilman Lodico.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to advertise for bids for the
City Barn with bids being returned by August 5, 1974 at 4:30 P.M.
beina seconded hy Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED. .
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to advertise for bids for a
concrete floor of 125 feet x 60 feet, with 4 inche~concrete with
steel every 25 foot section, with bids to be returned by ~ugust 5,
1974 at 4:30 P.t.1., being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIFD.
~ayor Severance stated that for a matter of of records he would'like
to establish 5 prioritips, for the existing budget and to be carried
over to the new budget, if in fact the nrojects can not be accomplished
Drior to the end of this budget year.
(1) Park & Pier
(2) City Barn
(3) Recreation
(4) Paving
(5) City Hall & Police Department
Councilman Lodico stated that number (6) should be the garbage trucks.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion that these be the priority list
for the remainina budget to be carried over to the new budaet, being
seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to advertise the roller for sale,
being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion for all outside departments to
start w0rk at 7:00 r.M. and finish at 3:30P.~. with a half an hour
for lunch, teing seconrled by Councilman Clinton. Unon roll call vote
sairl motion CARRIED.
The Cnunc;l discussed the HAmel annexation. Councilman Clinton duly
made a motion to table this until the next Workshop Meeting, being
s e con rI e d by COil n c i 1 rn an L n d i co. U r 0 n roll call volt e sa i d mot ion
CftPRIFD.
MIS C F L L ^ [" EO U S
Hrs. t"omack asked i'lbout the unI11O\"ed lots in her heiqhborhoorl that
belonged to r~r. Neilson.
t-1 a y 0 r S eve ran c est ate d t hat i 1 r. ~I e a v e r has all 0 f the mat e ria 1 rl. n d
is takina care of this. He said that if ~e refuses to clear this
rrooerty then the rity will take leaal action a~ainst Mr. Neilson.
She a 1 s 0 com r 1 a i n e dab 0 U t the t r ash b e i n ~ t h r 0 \" n i nth e \-10 0 d s
around her house.
Mayor Severance stated that the Police Chief would look into this
and see if there is any 9arbage or trash of any type in this area.
~~ r. C h r i sty s h 0 \,J e c' the rub 1 i can d the COli t'l C 11 the 0 f f ice e C] u i r men t
tl\at he purchased from Starke. He then tal kE'd to the Counci 1
about Federal Aid.
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Mayor Severance asked ~r. Christy to 9ive the Council a break
down as to what the width of the walls and so forth, and get it to
the C 0 U n c i 1 by the n c x t I.,' 0 r k s h 0 r i'-1 e e tin g. and try t 0 q eta n est i mat e
on the cost of material it will take to fix the Civil Defense room
uf!.
Mayor Severance stated that he will be qoing to a meeting Thursday with
the County Council. The ~ayor of New Smyrna Beach and nak ~ill will
go with him and they will present their selves before the County
Council, in reaarrls to a lanrl fill in South Volusia. He stated that he
wanted to hear the Councils remarks as to the land fill. The
Council then discussed the matter.
Police Chief George Katez discussed with the Council a few matters
in question, that have been taken care of by the Police Department.
H est ate d t hat Pol ice Chi e f Fer rei r a c am e d 0 W n to day and \\1 ant e d t 0
know what Fdqewater was going to do about the dog ward~n.
Mayor Severance stated that he felt that it would cost too much and
that it would not be feasible at this time.
P,NNOUNCE~1ENTS
Mayor Severance stated that there will be a Public Hearing on Garbage
and Trash Rates July 18, 1971f at 7:3Q P.~1. in the Community Center.
The Council decided to hold a Public Hearing on the New Budqet August
8, 1974.
^DJOURN~ENT OR RECESS
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adjourn this meeting being
seconded by Councilman Lodico. Uron roll call vote said motion
CARPIED.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT
10:1'1 P.M.
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