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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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