04-15-1974 - Regular
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING HELD
APRIL 15, 1974
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor David C. Severance on Monday,
April 15, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Severance
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Edward K. Clinton
Councilman Bernard Sikes
Councilman John G. Bevel
City Attorney Joseph Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Deputy Clerk Pam Bryant
Police Chief George R. Katez
Present
Absent-Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion +0 approve the minutes
of the last meeting, April 1, 1974 as read, being seconded by
Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
GENERAL FUND
City of Edgewater
Earl Wallace
Southern Bell
Oasis Car Wash
Edgewater Standard
Allen Barbara Texaco
Florida Power & Light
Edgewater Motors
Dwight's
American Hardware
Gasoline Alley
Hughes Supply
Joseph Weaver
Sunshine TV
Xerox
Mac Smith Rental Equipment
Brown's Air Condo
Champion Map Enterprises
Sol-Ray Supplies, Inc.
Southern Paint
National Chemsearch
Joe Smith Tractor
Lawton Bros., Inc.
Knight Paper
Copeland Bros. Paving
Standard Oil
Industrial Office
New Smyrna Beach Police Dept.
Southern Bldg. Code
Florida State Fire College
Humane Society
Halprin Supply Co.
Smokey's Automotive Service.
21.05
70.00
76.36
1.75
9.15
10.35
255.21
31.56
14.50
23.71
69.78
36.56
424.80
70.00
189.93
89.44
52.88
50.90
10.62
28.22
146.00
4.75
17.25
24.44
360.00
131.34
237.75
129.00
3.68
25.85
100.00
139.85
22.88
2,879.56
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WATER & SEWER
Stanley Slates
City of Edgewater
Southern Bell
Florida Power & Light
American Hardware Co.
Hall Machine Work
National Chemsearch
Environmental Specialties
Conrad Yelvington
Dobbs Electric Motor
Dobbs Electric Motor
Edgewater Electric
Hughes Supply
New Smyrna Plumbing
20.00
7.95
16.66
340.97
30.06
15.00
41.70
14.80
185.61
70.00
54.00
214.18
1,233.00
6.66
2,250.59
Councilman Bevel duly made a motin to pay said bills and accounts
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORTS
Certification of Posting
General Fund Budget Report
Clerk's Cash Statement
Library Report
Police Department Report
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Lodico joined the other members of the Council. The
City Clerk read a letter from Briley, Wild amd Assoc. stating
that the existing water plant is capable of supplying the City.
A moritorium on water connections does not appear to be necessary
at this time.
Mayor Severance and the Council members acknowledged this letter.
The City Clerk read a letter form the Building Code Committee
stating as in the code that a journeyman or a man with competency
card should be on the job at all times. They requested that the
Council enforce this.
The City Clerk stated that she talked to Mr. Knox, County Inspector
about this and he said that any time that they make an inspection
on a home that a contractor is building they do check for these
cards. Even though someone is building their own homes they do
need to pass the test to pass the inspection.
City Attorney Weaver stated that the Council should forward copies
of this letter to the Inspectors and explain the situation to them.
Mayor Severance stated that the Inspectors basically have the
authority to enforce this. He instructed the City Clerk to make
a copy of this letter with a note attached and sent it to the
Inspectors.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning & Planning Board
requesting the City Council to instruct the City Attorney to
research the coarse of action required to be taken on the 40'
commercial lots in Florida Shores.
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Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that the Council instruct
the City Attorney to research the request made about the 40'
commercial lots, by the Zoning and Planning Board, being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED. The Mayor t~en gave this letter to the City
Attorney.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Governors stating
that they had a special meeting and the main concern at this
meeting was safety. They would like to see the wooden door at
the back of the Community Center replaced by a metal door, two
more fire extinguishers purchased, and other doors in the Community
Center placed so that they open out.
Mayor Severance stated that this board can go ahead and contact
the City Clerk in ordering these items mentioned in this letter.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Edgewater School Safety
Patrol Mothers requesting a donation from the City to send the
safety patrols on a trip in May.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to give the School Safety
Patrol $150.00 for this trip, being seconded by Councilman
Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Environmental Protection
Agency stating the amount of payment that they have approved,
and wishing the City continued success with their project.
Mayor Severance stated that this letter is covered in a Resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from McMahan Construction Company
requesting sewer co~stru~tion payment.
Mayor Severance stated that this is also covered in a Resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from Thomas O'Malley stating that
there will be a discussion of LP gas emergency control and live
for demonstrations in the Communtiy Center, April 24, 1974 at
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Severance and the Councilmen acknowledged this letter.
The City Clerk read a letter from Charles Broddle from Florida
Power & Light, concerning the proposed street lights.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to instruct the City Clerk
to write a letter to Florida Power & Light, adding the two street
lights on U.S.#l, one at Carters Trailer Park and one aththe
Fire Station. Being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll
call vote said motion CARRIED.
PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21ST THROUGH APRIL
27TH AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
The above proclamation was read in full by City Attorney Weaver.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to adopt said Proclamation
as read, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO: 514 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THIRTY
FIVE THOUSAND and nO/100 ($35,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL
FuND OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
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 Clinton. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
ORDINANCES
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Coun~ilman Bevel duly made a motion that the City's Volunteer
Fire Department answer fire calls to the Waterway Park area being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. There was much discussion on this
certain topic. Councilman Clinton withdrew his second and Council-
man Bevel withdrew his motion.
Counc~lman Clinton duly made a motion to instruct the Attorney to
draw up the necessary amendment to the Fire Prevention Code
p,ertaining:, to inflammable vehicles parked in a residential area,
being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to instruct the City Clerk to
write the individuals that have contracts with the City to utilize
the City Dump, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll c
call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion that the Council instruct the
Attorney to draw up a contract with Waterway Park for mutual fire
protection, in compliance with the existing Ordinance, $25.00
annually to be presented to the Council in draft form, being
seconded by Councilman Clinton.. Upon roll callvvote said motion
CARRIED. Councilman Lodico voting no.
CERTIFICATION OF BIDS RECEIVED - TENNIS COURTS - no bids received
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to extend the bid period on
the tennis courts until May 20th, and have the City Clerk advertise
in the Orlando Sentinal, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
CERTIFICATION OF BIDS RECEIVED -FENCE-no bids received
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to extend the bid period for
the fence for the tennis courts until May 20th, being seconded
by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
CERTIFICATION OF BIDS RECEIVED - MANHOLES -
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to allow L & M Paving Co.
to raise the manholes on Riverside Drive at a rate of $125.00 per
manholes, being seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
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CERTIFICATION OF BIDS - HANDBALL COURTS
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to return the one bid that
was turned in for the Handball Courts and extend the bidsperiod
to May 20th, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Sikes duly made a motion that we advertise for the
tennis courts, fence and handball courts all together in one
package or single, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Mayor Severance stated that he did not think that it was necessary
to go into the certification of funds at this time since bids
were no turned in.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to authorize the City Attorney
to settle the lawsuit with Faith Brothers Construction CO., being
seconded by Councilman Sikes. Councilman Sikes withdrew his second
and Councilman Lodico withdrawing his motion.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to authorize the City Attorney
to settle the lawsuit with Faith Brothers Construction Co. for the
amount of $579.00, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll
call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to appoint Lee Sayres
architect for the Police Department contingent upon contract and
approval, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to authorize the City Attorney
to check into going to county garbage system, being seconded by
Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote saiddmotion CARRIED.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to appoint Delbert W. Thomas
to the Merit Board being seconded by Councilman Clinton.
Mayor Severance stated that due to the fact that we do not have
enough information on Mr. Thomas, the motion is disregarded.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to appoint Douglas Cole to
the Building Code Committee, being seconded by Councilman Bevel.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS
The City Clerk stated that she didn't know what to tell people when
they ask to use the dump. Mayor Severance stated that anybody that
has debris that is not picked, up in the normal trash pickup can
transport it to New Smyrna Beach then New Smyrna Beach can trans-
port it to Tomoka. The City Dump is closed tp everyone except
City vehicles.
Mayor Severance asked the City Clerk to make a note to contact Sam
Taylor about taking his tires to the dump.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Severance stated tat the Zoning & Planning Board will hold
a meeting April 16, 1974 at 7:30 in the Mayor's Office.
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Mayor Severance announced that the Merit Board will meet Wednesday,
April 17, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Mayor's office.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to purchase an engine for
the truck in the Street Department costing $60.00, being seconded
by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Lodico duly made a motion that the Council advertise
for bids on a small tractor, being seconded by Councilman Clinton.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Clinton stated that we should have some kind of fire
alarm to caution people in Edgewater that there is a tornodo coming.
Mr. Christy then spoke about Civil Defense and how the City shou~d
be warned when a tornado comes.
ADJOURN 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
9:45 P.M.
Minutes Taken By
Pam Bryant
Sue Blackwell
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SUE BLACKWELL, CITY CLERK