09-17-1973 - Special/Public Hearing/Regular
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
MEETING HELD
SEPTEMBER 17, 1973
The Special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida was called to order by Acting Mayor
David C. Severance on Monday, September 17, 1973 at
7:30 P.M. It was noted that Mr. Severance is presiding
because Vice Mayor Crigger was ill.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Marian Crigger
Councilman Edward Clinton
Councilman David C. Severance
Councilman John G. Bevel
City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Deputy City Clerk Elizabeth J. Crouser
Police Chief George R. Katez
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
PUBLICIZED HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING
The Publicized Hearings were called to order by Acting
Mayor David C. Severance on September 17, 1973 at 7:30 P.M.
The public hearings were advertised in the Daytona News-
Journal for the purpose of discussion of the purposed
allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the period
beginning July 1, 1973 and ending June 30, 1974. Also discus-
sing the recommendations of the consulting engineers on the
increase of water, sewer, and garbage rates.
OPERATING MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES:
Public Safety--Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars 100 percent
to be used for maintenance of existing services.
Environmental Protection--Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars
100 percent to be used for new or expanded services.
Financial Administration--Eight Hundred Thirty-eight ($838.00)
100 percent to be used for maintenance of existing services.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Public Safety--Thirty-two Thousand ($32,000.00) Dollars 6 1/4
percent to be used for purchase of equipment, 93 3/4 percent
to be used for construction.
Fire Ch~ef Paul Walls raised the question. Was there any
money allocated for the Fire Equipment? The Council answered
th~e was $2,000.00 to be used for that purpose.
There bedng no other question, this portion of the public
hearing was closed.
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Publdc Hearing
Increase in Municipal Water Rates:
1. Reduction in minimum allowable usage from 3,000 gallons
to 2,000 gallons at $2.50. After discussaon it was
decided to change $3.00 for 3,000 gallons.
2. Increase in meter rate per 1,000 gallons over minimum
from $0.45 to $0.55 residential and commercial rate
from $0.55 to $0.65.
Water Connection Charge:
Increase from $75.00 to $100,00 or preferable to $150.00.
Decided to check on Zoning and Planning Board recommenda-
tions before sitting a final figure.
Sewer Service Charge:
Concurrance with Zoning and Planning Boards recommendation
for increase in charge from $3.50 to $3.75 per month.
Garbage Rates
Increase from $2.00 to $2.25 per month.
After some discussion it was decided to recess this meeting
until September 24, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. To get the Planning
and Zoning Board recommentations.on connection changes.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to r.ecess the hear-
inguntil September 24,1973. The City Clerk was instructed
to repub1icize the Public Hearing and the notice of a
special meeting to follow. Being seconded by Councilman
Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to aprove the minutes of
the Regular Meeting held September 4, 1973 and the motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion
of the Special Meeting held September
was seconded by Councilwoman Crigger.
said motion CARRIED.
to appr.ove the minutes
7, 1973 and the motion
Upon roll ca 11 vote
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to approve the minutes
of the Recessed Meeting held September 10, 1973 and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
GENERAL FUND
Southern Bell
City of Edgewater W&$
Edgewater Motors
McCrory-McClellan
Edgewater Red & White
James C. Carver
City Auto Supply
Burns Janitor Supply
Martin Asphalt Co.
Goodyear Service
Brittingham Hardware
So. Atlantic Fire
Cibu Typewriter Rep.
Smokey's Electric
13.25
39.05
23.19
23.11
31. 93
7.80
76.68
8.40
24.00
158.19
9:32
14.60
51. 50
10.00
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New Smyrna Beach News
N. W. McCall Sr.
Thomas H. Sheldon
William Welding Supply
Florida Power & Light
Gasoline Alley
Industrial Supply
Hughs Supply
Standard Oil
Florida Police Chief's
International Assoc. of Chief~s
New Smyrna Beach P. D.
Joseph Weaver
53.20
10.16
8.66
4.20
302.76
158.70
26.05
9.36
380.07
20.00
30.00
57.00
70.00
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WATERWORKS & SEWER DEPARTMENT
News Journal Corp.
Hughs Supply
Florida Power & Light
City of Edgewater
Edgewater Mfg. Co.
Southern Bell
National Chemsearch
City Auto Supply
Brittingham Hardware
Allied Chlorine & Chern.
5.25
5.70
970.46
7.50
11.95
9.73
247.25
6.47
28.16
273.00
1,565.47
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
NEW FIRE STATION
Tom Mitchell Lumber Co.
54.53
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to pay all said bills
and accounts, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon
roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORTS
Certifications of Postings (2)
Certifications of Publications (2)
Police Department Report for August 1973
Clerk's Cash Statement for August 1973
General Fund Budget Report for August 1973
Federal Revenue Sharing for August 1973
Acting Mayor David C. Severance called on Mr. Fenske and
asked him to state his question he had asked earlier in the
meet~ng. Mr. Fenske asked if there was anything the Council
could do about a lot he had requested to be mowed. Councilman
Bevel suggested that the City Clerk write a letter to the owners
~ lots and have them contact a local contractor to get this
lot mowed, since the City does not have the manpower to do the
job. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion for the City Clerk
to write a letter to Mr. Bennett, being seconded by Council-
woman Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk read a letter from Faith Brothers Construction
Company requesting the Mayor and the Members of the Council
to consider and to make application for variance on the
Easterly 175 feet of Lot 12, 13 and Lot 14 except the South
25 ft. of same, being in Assessor's Subdivision, Alverez Grant,
Section 52, Township 17'S, Range 34 E, Edgewater, according
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To public Records of Volusia County, Florida. Councilman Bevel
duly made a motion to turn this over to the Zoning & Planning
Board, for them to research and have it ready for the Workshop
Meeting September 20, 1973. Being seconded by Councilwoman
Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from Jayne E. Butler and W. J.
Butler of 203 Parkwood Ave. concerning the property across
the street from their property. Mr. Buchanan the owner of
the property in question stated that he is in the process of
cleaning his property. Police Chief Katez stated he was by
the property and Mr. Buchanan is definitely making an effprt
to clean up his property. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion
to give Mr. Buchanan two weeks to clean up his property being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Mr. John A.
Ruggieri. Mr. Ruggieri also stated in the letter that ~he
dump hours should be changed to 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to accept Mr. Rugg~eri
resignation, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll
call vote said motion CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Planning and Zoning
Board recommending that the members of the board serve the
two year term of City Councilman, and the board have the
privilage of recommending reappointment of current members
and appointment of any new members. It was recommended that
this be tabled until the Workshop Meeting on Thursday September
20, 1973.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning & Planning Board
recommending that the City Council make public that Edgewater
is interested in the future annexation of the beach area that
previously belong to Eggewater, pending the construction of
the new proposed bridge across the river. It was suggested
that this be researched and tabled until the Workshop Meeting
September 20, 1973.
PROCLAMATIONS
NONE
RESOLUTIONS
NONE
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO MOBLE HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, CAMPERS, CAMPER
TRAILERS, BOAT TRAILERS, UTILITY TRAILERS AND RECREATION
VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ANY PROVISIONS HEREUNDER AND
SUPERSEBING ANY CONTRARY PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 653 AND
FURTHER PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
I-Jeaver.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance
being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger after a brief discussion
the motion was withdrawn as the Ordinance had to be researched
by City Attorney Weaver. To be ready for next workshop meeting
September 20, 1973.
ORDINANCE NO. 845 AN~ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 843,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Weaver.
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Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt said
Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll
call vote said motion CARRIED.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to waive the second
reading, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED~
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING REVENUES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGIN-
NING OCTOBER 1, 1973. AND ENDING OCTOBER 1, 1974 TO THE
VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE CITY BUDGET.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Weaver.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote
smd motion CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 846 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TENTATIVE BUDGET
FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,838.00
FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1,1973 THRU JUNE 30, 1974,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Weaver.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote
said motion CARRIED.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to waive the second
reading, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 847 AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING AND APPOINTING
JUDSON I. WOODS, JR. AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH HIS TENURE, SETTING FORTH HIS SALARY,
SETTINF FORTH HIS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Weaver.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance
being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote
Said motion CARRIED.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to waive the second
reading, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NE\~ BUSINESS
Mr. Christy Public Relations man for the New Fire station
announced that the Grand Opening for the New Fire Station
will be October 13, 1973. No time has been set yet.
It was brought to the Councils attention that the Post Office
may be used for an annex of New Smyrna and it will no longer
be Edgewater Post Office. The Council asked the City Clerk
to find out more about this and to bring her findings to the
next meeting.
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It was also suggested that the playground equipment be moved
from its present location to the North west corner of the
property entering the P.ark and Pier. Councilwoman Crigger
duly made a motion to move the playground equipment being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said
motion CARRIED.
~H SCELLANEOUS
NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Groundbreaking ceremony-9/18/73 at 10 A.M. at Sewer Plant on
w. Ocean Ave.
ADJOURN OR RECESS
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adjourn, being seconded
by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call said motion CARRIED.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT
10;08 P.M.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
Elizabeth J. Crouser
Susan Janda
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