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01-15-1973 - Regular .' CJ u THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 15, 1973 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida was called. to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong on Monday, January 15, 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 Absent Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Severance duly made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 3, 1973, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Clinton with Mayor Armstrong voting no. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. BILLS & ACCOUNTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Fla Power & Light City of Edgewater WW & SS Southern Bell Brittingham Hdwe. Dwight's Watkins Ford Joseph E. Weaver N.S. Builders Supply Tuxedo Feed & Garden Oas is. Car Wash Standard Oil Co. Electric Svc. of N.S.B. Rees Laboratory Motorola, Inc. Pitney Bowes News Journal Corp. Volusia Comm. Svc. Share Corp. Fla. Fire & Safety Supply Smyrna Auto Parts, Inc. Ropp's Auto Electric Martin Asphalt Co Alexander N. Kulsa N.S. Comm. Printers Tony's Sunoco 161.63 7.95 38.13 72.95 24.23 784.08 57.50 ,19:53 11.25 1. 75 603.21 1. 44 96.00 49.50 50.00 5.25 76.00 32.36 50.59 25.39 41 .00 19.00 96.85 41.22 53.09 1. Q u Eli Witt Charlie Cibu N.S.B. Police Dept. Williams Welding Supply National League of Cities Color TV Svc. Center John J. Ziers Larry Westfall 32.40 36.00 114.00 24.80 6.50 38.00 49.12 49.12 2769.84 WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS Fla. Power & Light Southern Bell City of Edgewater WW & SS N.S. Builders Supply Southern Paint & Wallpaper Motorola, Inc. Advanced Technology, Inc. Public Gas Brittingham Hdwe. Rex Chainbelt, Inc. Consolidated Chemical Utility Supply Hughes Supply 222.76 11 .08 7.50 20.32 5.08 5.00 7.50 18.00 21.70 31.16 72.50 14.29 38.81 475.70 Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to pay said bills and accounts, except for Color TV Service, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. OFFICERS REPORT Certification of Posting (2) General Fund Budget, December, 1972 Clerk's Cash Statement December, 1972 Library Report, December, 1972 Police Dept. Report, December, 1972 COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Anson R. Film, patrolman effective January 11,1973. Mayor Armstrong said that Anson Film has not been hired by Ordinance. Councilman Severance made a motion to accept the resignation and authorize the City Clerk to issue pay on a pro-rata basis. Councilman Clinton seconded. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 2 . r , o (.) City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning and Planning Board requesting professional help with the organization of the Zoning and Planning Board. City Council already considered request by writing to the County Council for assistance. City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Leroy Cutshaw Civil Defense Co-ordinator for the City of Edgewater effective January 9, 1973. Mayor Armstrong expressed his appreciation for his services. Councilman Bevel made a motion to table this until the next meeting so we could talk to him. Being seconded by Councilman Severance. This will give us time to find out the problem. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. City Clerk read a letter from Phyllis Smith regarding the loss of her drive shaft, which was accidently picked up as garbage. Councilman Severance made a motion to instruct the City Clerk to answer the letter regarding the incident. Councilman Bevel talked to the men at the City Barn and said the drive shaft was in the area of trash cans. Seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. City Clerk read a letter from Samuel Alanis requesting permission and or assisstance in correcting the unsafe conditions of the drainage ditch on the South side of property at 930 Lake Street, Mayor Armstrong stated the City has no objection to him correcting this unsafe condition as long as it does not stop up the water. Councilman Clinton said the same ditch goes across the street and he has had more problem than the man who wrote the letter. City Clerk read a letter from Robert T. Taylor thanking the City Council for naming him as a member of the Library Board. Mayor Armstrong thanked Robert T, Taylor for a very kind letter. PROCLAMATIONS None RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS No. 455 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL MADE TO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA MADE ON DECEMBER 29, 1972 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS, OR SUPPLY ANY INFORMATION IN RELATIONSHIP TO SAID OFFER, AND FURTHER PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Resolution was read in full by City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. RESOLUTION No. 456 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CHARTER STUDY BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH THE NAMES OF THE MEMBERS, SETTING FORTH THEIR DUTIES, PROVIDING THAT THEY SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Resolution was read in full by City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 3. r ~ (.) OR 0 I N AN C E S ORDINANCE No. 805 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAID ABSENCE FROM EMPLOYMENT DUE TO DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey. Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. A motion to waive the second " reading was du~y made by Councilman Severance being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE No. 806 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION FOUR (4) OF ORDINANCE NO 652 TO REFLECT A NEW VACATION POLICY FOR EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED. A motion to waive the second reading was duly made by Councilman Severance being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO 807 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE (1) OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 651 TO REFLECT A NEW VACATION POLICY FOR EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. A motion to waive the second reading was duly made by Councilman Severance being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE No. 808 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 656 AND SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 656 TO REFLECT A NEW SICK LEAVE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Clerk Corne1~a A. Kinsey. Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Ordinance being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. A motion to waive the second reading was duly made by Councilman Severance being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 4. ~ ~ u OLD BUSINESS Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to pay the November bill to the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Humane Society with a letter attached explaining the reason for holding the payment was due to poor service. Being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. A brief discussion was held concerning the purchase of a set of Mcquillin legal books for the City Attorney. Mayor Armstrong stated if the books will save any money in attorney fees, this will be fine. Councilman Severance said the Attorney had stated at the workshop meeting that the reduction in his bill for research work over a one year period would more than pay for the books. Councilman Clinton made a motion to purchase the books for the City Attorney and pay for them in full, said books being kept in the City Attorney's office b,~t they would be City property. Said motion being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. Mayor Armstrong stated we have received the property tax bill on the new fire station property, this had been pro-rated in the closing statement, we are responsible for the taxes this year but will be exempt next year. Councilman Severance duly made motion authorizing the City Clerk to pay the tax bill for the fire station property, being seconded by Councilman Clinton. roll call vote said motion CARRIED. a new Upon NEW BUSINESS Mayor Armstrong stated we have an application for a service and installation occupational license from William Roberts at 401 So. Ridgewood Avenue,the area is zoned commercial and everything is in order to issue the license. Mayor Armstrong said we also have an occupational license application from Carolyn Nolan for a tax service at 312 North Ridgewood Ave. This location is also zoned commercial and everything is in order for issuing the license. Mayor Armstrong stated Ca1 Dalrymple and A1 Thomas have requested permission to go to a three (3) day short school in Orlando. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion authorizing the City Clerk to issue a check to A1 Thomas as Treasurer for $100.00 advance on expenses for the school, he isto keep his receipts of actual expenses and at completion of the school present the bills to the City Clerk for adjustment. Said motion being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS The Council discussed a time and date for a special workshop meeting to set up a budget for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. They agreed on January 25th, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. in the Mayors office. Mayor Armstrong announced that Dr. Malmberg will be at the old Fire Station on January 27, 1973 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. for the purpose of giving rabies shots. City of Edgewater will at the same time sell dog tags. 5 . ~ u u Mayor Armstrong announced that the City of Edgewater and the City of Oak Hill will be hosts of this months Mayors meeting. It will be held at Packwoods on Wednesday January 17, 1973, cocktail hour will be at 6 P.~1., dinner will be at 7 P.M. Mr. Moosa of Hill Street made a complaint about the trash next door to his house. Mayor Armstrong stated he would personally go down the next morning and look the situation over and see what the problem was. ADJOURN OR RECESS There being no further business, Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 P.M. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Cornelia A. Kinsey Elizabeth J. Crouser L-L- -T~:::~ /e<5J jor / c~~ ~ ffg{ '7...ed / ATTEST: