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09-04-1973 - Regular 'tp ... u u t: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER ~, 1973 For lack of a quorum on September 3, 1973, Mayor Armstrong recessed the meeting until 7:30 P.M. September 4, 1973. The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong on Tuesday, September 4, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilwoman Marian Crigger Councilman Edward Clinton Councilman David C. Severance City Attorney Joseph Weaver City Clerk Sue Blackwell Deputy City Clerk Elizabeth J. Crouser Police Chief George R. Katez Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present / PUBLIC I-IEARING The Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong on Tuesday, September 4, 1973 at 7:31 P.M. The City Council voted yes for the proposed tax increase of one mill,. with Mayor Armstrong voting No. The City Council also voted yes for a new budget of $382,000:00, which would include the millage increase. Mayor Armstrong mentioned that anticipated revenue increase over last year would be $98,000.00 against the ad valorem increase, after the millage increase, which goes into effect on October 1, 1973 was also passed. Mayor Armstrong went along with the total proposed budget. It was brought out by members of the audience that in recent years, surplus income, or income collected above the appropriated budget, had not been included in the following year's budget, and had not been added into the following year's budget and just kept building up. This year the budget will include all surplus, while the Council vows to make as many necessary improvements as possible with the additional surplus money, millage increase and federal revenue sharing funds, which can't be included in the budget. Arguments on the millage increase ranged from where the money would be spent to why an increase was necessary when the City anticipates a surplus in income over budgetary appropriations from last year. Most of the questions during the Public Hearing were posed by three formal City Councilman, led by Cal Dietz. One of the first questions asked was "will the proposed budget include an $114,000.00 surplus in unexpected funds be included in the proposed budget, and how do we have a surplus when for months he tei ty has been struggling to make ends meet. 11 The answers to the other questions came from various members of the Council. Councilman Bevel said he was angry over the surplus being built up by the City while no City improvements have been made. Councilman Bevel said "Yes the $114,000.00 surplus is on the list of budgetary approporiations and this surplus can be put to good use." Councilman Bevel said the money can be used for moving the Police Department from the cramped quarters in City Hall to the City's Old Firehouse, Councilwoman Crigger added there has been no new paving in the City for years. . , ~"'I "~ o o ..- ~ BILLS & ACCOUNTS GENERAL FUND City of Edgewater W & S Petty CAsh New Smyrna Beach Police Deptantment New Smyrna Beach News Brown's Air Condo Co. Xerox Southern Paint & Wallpaper Burns Janitor Service Smokey's Electric Inc. Pitney Bowes Standard Oil Diversified Electronics Joseph E. Weaver Oasis Car Wash Hall Machine Shop 7.25 9.36 11.25 5.60 78.80 53.82 3.12 10.85 10.80 27.00 318.82 100.75 277.50 1. 75 316.00 1,232.67- WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS Deland Equipment Co. Multiplex Mfg. Co. City of Edgewater W & S Public Gas Burroughs Corp. New Smyrna Builders Supply New Smyrna Beach Sheet Metal Works Permutit Company B & H Sales All State Pipe Co., Inc. Conrad Yelvington Distributors Chemical Equipment Service Barney's Pumps Hall Machine Works Ther Permutit Company 18.59 7.96 9.75 11. 34 1. 04 1. 54 5.00 894.10 12.72 223.18 95.00 19.50 794.00 28.23 6,123.00 8,244.95 Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to pay said bills and accounts being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. OFFICERS REPORTS Certifications of posting Library report for August 1973 COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from the "Friends of the Edgewater Library". In regards to the addition to the library building. They feel that they should not have to pay sales tax on the things they purchase and would like to have permission from the City to use their tax number. Mayor Armstrong said that the City is not allowed to give out the tax number to the library because the library is not run by the City but the County. City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Judge William L. Ross Jr., Judge of the Municipal Court, to be effective October 8, 1973. The Council accepted Judge Ross's resignation. 2 . ~ ---- ~ ~ o o Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to accept Judge William L. Ross's resignation, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. PROCLAMATIONS NONE RESOLUTIONS NONE ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO 842. AN ORDINANCE WAIVING STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 219 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OF EDGEWATER DEALING WITH FENCES AND FENCE HEIGHTS TO PERMIT NORMAN KING, 1517 SOUTH RIDGEWOOD, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO CONSTRUCT A FENCE ON HIS EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE NOT TO EXCEED 7 FEET IN HEIGHT. The above Ordinance was read in full by Councilman David Severance. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Severance duly made a motion to waive the second reading, being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATEING REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1973 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 TO VARIOUS ITEMS BUDGETED. The above Ordinance was read in full by Councilman David Severance. Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO 843 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING MILLAGE RATES IN EXCESS OF THE CERTIFIED MILLAGE REPORTED BY THE ASSESSOR OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ~EREOF. The above Ordinance was read in full by Councilman David Severance. Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Councilman Severance duly made a motion to waive the second reading, being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger, with Mayor Armstrong voting No. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO 844 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS GREATER THAN $500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE. The above Ordinance was read in full by Councilman David Severance. 3 . o <.) .- Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED Councilman Severance duly made a motion to waive the second reading, being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS Mr. Pellett 420 North Ridgewood asked when his trash would be picked up. Mayor Armstrong stated that the department was short of men they only have nine when they are suppose to have 14. He stated that the trash will be also picked up on Saturdays until they are caught up. The new Dump hours will be 3:00 till 8:00 ~.M. instead of 4:00 till 9:00 P.M. Mr. C. Montesano of 2819 Lime Tree Driveasked when the Council was going to do something about the fence on an easment. The Council instructed the City Attorney to look into this. Also the Council to instruct the man to show why he has fenced'in an easment. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Fisher asked the Council why Doug Cole's trucks are using Flagler Avenue. The Council instructed Chief Katez to contact Mr. Cole and ask him to cooperate in getting this matter straighten e_d out. ANNOUNCEMENT Office of Mayor, Councilman from Zone 1, and Councilman from Zone 3 are up for election. General election to be held November 6, 1973. Primary election to be held on October 23, 1973 if necessary. Petitions may be picked up at City Clerk's office anytime during regular working hours. Petitions must be returned by 4:30 P.M. on September 27, 1973. ADJOURN OR RECESS Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adjourn this meeting. Being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT 10:06 P.M. MINUTES TAKEN BY Sue Blackwell Elizabeth Cro Susan Janda 4 ..e-;, /' ~ COUNCILMAN ATTEST: ~!du.l~ S E BLACKWELL, CITY CLERK