03-08-1973 - Recessed/Regular
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
RECESSED MEETING HELD
MARCH 8, 1973
The Recessed Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong on Thursday,
March 8, 1973 at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Marian Crigger
Councilman Edward Clinton
Councilman David C. Severance
Councilman John G. Bevel
City Attorney Joseph Weaver
City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey
Deputy City Clerk Elizabeth J. Crouser
Police Chief George R. Katez
Present
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Present
Present
Present
Present
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Absent
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NONE
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
NONE
OFFICERS REPORTS
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk read the following letter:
City of Edgewater
104 N. Riverside Dr.
Edgewater, Fl a. 32032
Dated March 6, 1973
In reference to: Cancellation of Hearing, Resignation of Ofc. T.Ramenda
Sr.
I, Thomas Ramenda, Sr., would like to withdraw my request for a hearing
before the City Council. I feel that after looking over the past few
months, there seems to have been a personality conflict between Chief
Katez and myself. I feel that for all parties concerned it is best
that I submit this resignation rather than return to a further conflict,
For I have no desire to work in the City of Edgewater, I respectfully
request that this resignation be effective this date: March 6, 1973.
Thank you
Signed: Thomas Ramenda, Sr.
Mayor Armstrong stated he saw one matter of conflict in the letter and
asked Police Chief Katez if he would like to state his rebuttle.
Chief Katez stated) the statement about a personality conflict was a
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misquote and I object to the City Council accepting this mans
resignation. It appears he has done no wrong and puts the monkey on
my back. Also, he will have to be paid for one week, this being the
time from the date of suspension to the date of his resignation.
Mayor Armstrong recommended the letter be read into the minutes, with
no action, only acknowledgement of the letter. Councilman Bevel
stated it should read he has been fired, we are doing an injustice to
other Police Departments by accepting a resignation. Mayor Armstrong
said his withdrawal of a request for this hearing, in my opinion, is
an indication of his guilt. Councilman Severance duly made a motion
adknow1edging receipt of his letter, with no action to be taken on
the letter. Being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Unanimous.
Chief Kat~ asked when does this go into effect. Mayor Armstrong
stated it goes into effect on the last day Officer Ramenda worked.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO 813 AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING THOMAS RAMENDA AS
REGULAR PATROLMAN AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph Weaver.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance,
being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to waive the secondfreading
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
Mayor Armstrong recommended an excerpt from these minutes pertaining
to Officer Ramenda be made a part of the records and attached to the
original Ordinance. Councilman Severance duly made a motion an
excerpt of the minutes be attached to the Ordinance and made part
of the record. Being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
NONE
PROCLAMATIONS
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Armstrong stated we have a tabled bid on the 6 inch gasoline
operated water pump for the shell pit, what was the Councils desires.
Councilman Bevel said he had three reasons for not wanting to purchase
this pump, 1. We have no shell left.
2. 6" pump is not big enough
3. I don't think we need the pump.
Councilman Severance and Councilman Clinton both stated they had
discussed this matter with LeRoy Cutshaw and he had recommended we
take core samPles prior' to an expenditure of this nature. Mayor
Armstrong said we can test bore one place and find shel\ and 20 feet
away hit rock, which would't be a fair test. Councilwoman Crigger
duly made a motion to table this bid for further study at our
ear1ie~ convenience. Being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll
call vote said motion CA'RR'IED.
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Mayor Armstrong apologized for the entire incident and for the
inconvenience to witness who appeared to testify against Officer
Ramenda during the hearing. If anyone has serious complaints about
any police officer or other city employee, they should bring it to
the attention of the council immediately.
Councilwoman Crigger asked why something can't be done about the
unreasonable noise coming from Maule Industries every night. She
stated her phone rang constantly last night. Councilman Severance
asked why we couldn't send them another letter asking that this
problem be corrected. Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion
requesting Mayor Armstrong draft a letter March 9, 1973 to Maule
Industries making it very clear we want action immediately. Being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED. Chief Katez asked Councilwoman Crigger to tell these people
that are complaining to her call the police station with their
complaints, then we have a permanent record of the calls.
City Attorney Joseph Weaver suggested that a copy of this letter be
sent to Florida Concrete Pipe in Miami.
Mr. John Gross requested the City Attorney work with the State of
Florida and the Army Corp. of Engineers in working out a mutual
plan for his future housing development project on Riverside Drive.
Mayor Armstrong stated there would be no need for that, as long as
the homes he built complied with our zoning and building code, it
was up to the State of Florida to issue any waterway changes.
Mayor Armstrong reminded the Council to give their RSVP'S to the
City Clerk by March 14, 1973 on the Mayors meeting coming up March
21,1973.
NnJ BUSINESS
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS
NONE
ADJOUR OR RECESS
There being no further business Councilman Severance duly made a motion
to adjourn, being seconded by Counciwoman Crigger. Upon roll call
vote said motion CARRIED.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES TAKEN BY
8:25 P.M.
CORNELIA A KINSEY, CITY CLERK
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