11-20-1972 - Regular
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING HELD
NOVEMBER 20, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong on Monday,
November 20, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Marian Crigger
Councilman Edward K. Clinton
Councilman David C. Severance
Councilman John G. Bevel
City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver
City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey
Deputy Ci ty C1 e:":'. E1 i zabeth J. Crouser
Police Chief George R. Katez
Sergant Norman H. McCall
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to approve the minutes
of the meetina held November 6, 1972, and the motion was
seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote, said motion
CARRIED.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to approve the minutes
of the meeting held November 8, 1972, and the motion was
seconded by Councilman Clinton with Councilwoman Crigger voting
No. Upon roll call vote,said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to approve the minutes
of the Recessed meeting of November 8, 1972, and the motion vias
seconded by Councilman Clinton with Councilwoman Crigger voting
No. Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
C i t Y 0 fEd q e VI ate r H \., & S S
Southern Bell
Florida Power & Liqht
Sentinal Star
r'~otorola, Inc.
Oasis Car '.Jash
r'" u r i e 1 I n h ken
Enoel's
Cornelia f. Kinsey
J 0 s e p h t. \./ e a v e r
Brittingham Hdwrl.
Kirkland Sod Co.
Pratts Padiator Service
Standard Oi 1 Co.
N. S. Commercial Printinq
D\1:i g , , t s
George Stuart
New Smyrna Motors
Behrens Tractor Co.
J. \.). T r 0 u t n e r
Smyrna Auto Parts, Inc.
N. S. Police Dept.
N. S. Builders Supply
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Atlantic Machine Works
Halls Machine Works
ThoP1as r1etals, Inc.
\Iatkins Ford
ABC Manufacturing
~.le\'ls-Journal
Jess r-1athis
vI. S. D a r 1 e y ?, Co.
8.60
23.08
251.28
12.45
49.50
3.00
9.20
196.25
10.88
102.50
54.90
3.50
15.00
274-.85
23.52
18.80
13.10
2.82
76.07
16.10
164.01
51 .00
12.43
10.70
35.00
4.81
430.00
28. 17
219.14
11 .34
8.00
36.65
2,176.65
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS
Southern Bell
City of Edgewater WW & SS
Florida Power & Li~ht
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Edgewater Mfg. Co.
Hall Machine Works
Southern Paint & Wallpaper
Brittinqham Hdwe. & Paint
N. . S:. Sui 1 ders Supoly
Tom Mitchell Lumber Co.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
All State Pipe Supply
9.73
8.40
234.66
5.00
4.90
10.56
30.60
14.40
.2~4 8
6.60
256.54
247.43
831.30
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to pay said bills and
accounts, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll
call vote said motion CARRIED
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OFFICERS REPORT:
Certification of Posting (2)
General Fund Budget, October, 1972
Clerk's Cash Statement, October, 1972
\.) ate r w 0 r k s & Sewer S y s t em, 0 c t 0 be r 3 1, 1 9 7 2
Police Dept. Report, October, 1972
C 0 r~ ~1 U N I CAT ION S
The City Clerk read a letter from the Saltwater Fishing Association,
Prosser Watts, President of the Association, and Lloyd Appleby
Secretary, told the City Council, our objective is to improve
sport fishin9 in this area and to do so we ask you to support
us in three proposals: 1. No commercial fishing
2. Bag limit on sport & commercial
3. Repeal of size limits
Countywide legislation declaring trout and channel bass to be
game fish, fixing a reasonable bag, and possession limits for
trout and bass taken in the Intercoastal Waters. Appleby made a
survey of 2,500 sport fisherman in the count y and there are only 14
families making their living by commercial fishing. Councilman
Severance duly made a motion to table this request for further
consideration. Councilman Bevel seconded, Upon roll call vote
said motion, CARRIED.
City Clerk read a letter from Ralph Miller requesting a Variance
for a Mobile Home Park. Councilman Bevel made a motion to refer
this request to the Zoning and Planning Board. He also requested
the answer to the re~uest be returned to the City Council by
February 1, 1973, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon
roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
City Clerk read a letter from Mayor Richard Kane regarding Volusia
League of Municipalities. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to
table until next ~eeting seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon
roll call vote said motion, CARRIED
City Clerk read a letter from the Edgewater Public Library
regarding their Children Christmas Party. Councilman Seve~ance
duly made a motion that the expenditure be the same as last year,
which was $25.00 seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Councilman
Bevel asked if this would be enough to cover the increase in
prices. Councilman Severance stated we should take this into
consideration. Councilman Severance made a motion to amend the
above motion to read a minimum of $25.00 not to exceed $50.00,
being duly seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon rC'll call vote
said motion, CARRIED
City Clerk read the resignation of Mrs. Pat Maves from the
Edgewater Library Board. Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to
accept this v/ith deep regret, seconded by Councilman Severance.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Edgewater Volunteer Fire
Department. Mayor Armstrong stated there was resolution
following concuring with their election
PROCLAt-1ATIONS
NONE
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO 447 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS
OF THE EDGEWATER VOLUNTEER FIPE DEPARTMENT, INC. AND NAMING AND
DESIGNATING OFFICERS OF SAID EDGEWATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT,
INC., PROVIDING THEY SHALL RECEIVE NO SALARY, PROVIDING THEY
SHALL EACH SERVE FOR ONE YEAR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREFOR.
The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Heaver.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution,
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said
motion, CARRIED,
Mayor Armstrong asked Paul Walls Fire Chief if this will effect
the Building Committee. Paul Walls said in no way, it will
remain the same.
RESOLUTION NO. 448 A RESOLUTION GRANTING ROBERT POLAND OF
207 VIRGINIA STREET, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA A PERMIT TO SEAWALL AND
FILL SUBMERGED AND SEMI SURMERGED LAND LYI~G EASTERLY OF LOT 4,
LOHD'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 18, SOUTH, RANGE
:14 EAST AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 3, PAGE 81, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID LAND LYING WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Resolution was read in full by city Attorney Joseph
Weaver. Attorney Weaver also read into the record the following
letter from Mr. Robert A. Routa, Chief Survey and Management,
State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources, Dated
r~ a y 3, 1 9 7 2 .
Dear Mayor Armstrong:
Biological Survey, City of Edgewater, Property
of Robert P. and Gail Poland, Volusia County
Our marine biologist, Gerald Herting, has inspected the subject
area and reports as follows:
"The applicant proposes to fill an area
approximately 125 feet wide that extends
approximately 150 feet waterward of the
existing shoreline. Bottoms within 40
feet of shore consist of silty sand and
shell; the remaining bottoms in the sub-
ject area consist of silty sand and are
vegetated by Cuban shoalweed. Brittle
stars and polychaetes were found in the
silty sand bottoms.
"Bottoms vegetated by Cuban sl10alweed
serve as feeding and nursery grounds for
numerous marine species. The subject
area abounds in marin~ life. Seining
in the area yielded snook, sheepshead,
spot, croaker, pinfish, mojarra, silver-
sides, anchovy, longnose killifish, blue
crab, and penaeid shrimp. Dragnet samples
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yielded shrimp-like crustaceans (~YSIDACEA
and C U r~A C E A), g r ass s h rim p, pen a e ids h rim p ,
blue crab, hermit crab, goby, piprfish,
puffer, flounder, and larval fish, Oysters
were found attached to rubble on the south
side of the subject area; also, scattered
oyster clumps were found on shallow bottoms
in the subject area. Barnacles, mussels,
xanthid crabs, and isopods were found on
oyster clumps.
liTo best conserve marine biological resources,
these ~roductive submerged bottoms should not
be filled."
The shoreline in the vicinity of this project has been modi-
fied in several places. These fills have created pockets
which collect floating debris and tend to reduce near shore
water circulation. From the point of view of hydraulics, it
would be more desirable to remove the small finger fills such
as occur on the south side of the prope~ty in question rather
than to fill out the end of the finger.
Each fill, such as the one proposed, reduces the surface area
of the Indian River and thereby reduces the tidal pris~ thus
having an adverse effect on the tidal flushing of this area.
Although this fill is fairly small, the effects on the tidal
prism of such fills are cumulative and this should be con-
sidered when evaluating this project. ^ hydrographic survey
for this single project would not reflect the cumulative
effects of such fi:ls and is not required.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Routa, Chief
Survey and Management
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution,
being seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said
motion, CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 449 A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARIAN CRIGGER TO
BE VICE MAYOR AND DAVID C. SEVERANCE TO BE ACTING MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AFTER ELECTION THEREFOR. PROVIDING
SAID VICE~MAYOR AND ACTING MAYOR SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE
YEAR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Resolution being read in full by City Attorney Joseph
Heaver.
Councilman Clinton duly made a motion to adopt said Resolution,
being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll call vote said
motion, CARRIED.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 790: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXPENDITURE OF AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00)
DOLLARS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOVING RADAR SYSTEM FROM KUSTOM
SIGNALS, INC. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
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The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph
E. Weaver.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt the Ordinance,
being seconded by Councilman Clinton.
Upon roll call vote for adoption of this Ordinance, snid motion
CARRIED with Mayor Dana T. Armstrong voting No.
A motion waiving the second reading of the Ordinance was duly
made by Councilman Severance and seconded by Councilman Bevel.
Upon roll call vote, said motion'CARRIED with Mayor Armstrong
voting No.
ORDINANCE NO. 791: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A BONUS OF
TWENTY DOLLARS TO BE PAID TO EACH PRESENTLY EMPLOYED FULL
TItlE EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND TO TWO PART
TIME EMPLOYEES: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAID BONUS CHECKS AND PROVIDI~G AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
Weaver.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt the Ordinance,
being seconded h.y Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote said
motion, CARRIED.
A motion waiving the second reading of the Ordinance was duly
made by Councilman Severance and seconded by Councilwoman Crigger.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 792: AN ORDINANCE TERMINATI~G R. DAVID
STACKHOUSE AS REGULAR PATROLMAN AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
Weaver.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt the Ordinance,
being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger. Upon roll call vote for
adoption said motion CARRIED.
A motion waiving the second reading of the Ordinance was duly
made by Councilman Severance and seconded by Councilwoman Crigger.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO: 793: AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING DANA T. ARMSTRONG
AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
Weaver.
Councilman Bevel duly made a motion to adopt this Ordinance,
being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote
said motion, CARRIED.
A Motion waiving the second reading of the Ordinance was duly
made by Councilman Severance and seconded by Councilman Clinton.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING PorTIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING AVENUES: RAILROADS AVENUE BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH LINE
OF LOT 35 L NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 357, AND FLAGLER
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AVENUE BEGINNING AT THE NORT~I SIDE OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WA.Y NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 35Z, BOTH
LYING IN ASSESSOR'S SUBDIVISION OF G. ALVAREZ GRANT IN SECTION
52, TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 34 EAST AS RECORDED IN MAP SOOK 3
PAGE 137, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
Weaver.
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong recommended no action be taken on this
Ordinance until such a time as a Committee of 2 can check this out.
Mayor Armstrong appointed Councilman Severance and Councilman
Clinton as this committee to report to the City Council at the
meeting of December 4, 1972 before any action be taken.
Councilwoman Cri9ger duly made a motion to have the committee of
two research this and report back to the City Council at the
December 4, 1972 meeting, being seconded by Councilman Bevel.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO 794 AN ORDINANCE SETTING TIMES AND
PLACES FOR INFORMAL WCRKSHOP MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THAT ALL MEETINGS SHALL
BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES TO THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING THAT PARTICIPATION,
IF ANY, BY THE PUBLIC AT ANY INFORNAL MEETING MAY BE LIMITED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, PROVIDING NO FORMAL ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN
BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN INFORMAL WORKSHOP MEETING; REPEALING
ALL ORDIN,~.~~CES IN CONFLICT HEREHITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREFOR.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Joseph E.
~1 e a v e r .
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to adopt the Ordinance
being seconded by Councilman C1inton.upon ~011 call vote said motion
CARRIED.
A mction waiving the second reading of the Ordinance was duly
made by Councilwoman Crigger and seconded by Councilman Bevel.
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Armstrong stated a few month ago a deed for a 40' Mary
Street right of way from Wesley Rend has been recorded with an
error in the legal description. Councilwoman Crigger duly made a
motion to accept and have the corrected deed recorded, being
seconded by Councilman Clinton. Upon roll call vote said motion
CARRIED.
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NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Armstrong asked City Attorney Weaver what he had to report
after the meeting with Mr. Alan Gilbert of Briley l~ild Consulting
Engineers in reference to the new engineering Contract. City
Attorney Weaver stated Mr.Gilbert provided him with contracts
from other Cities and firms and it would appear the rates are
quite in line with other engineering firms. This contract seems
to be a standard type within their type of work. City Attorney
Weaver stated a letter had been written to the City referring
to work under way at present and it would be necessary to make
this letter a part of the contract. Councilman Bevel asked if
there was any pressing need to sign the contract now. Mayor
Armstrong stated he did not know. Mayor Armstrong asked City
Attorney Weaver what he recommended. City Attorney Weaver
stated that based on data, contracts and research this seems to
b e a s tan d a r d con t r act II I Ids a y ago 0 d con t r act II . t-, a y 0 r Arm s t r 0 n g
recommended the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the contract subject to the rider letter.
Councilman Bevel ~ade a motion this be tabled until the next
regular workshop meeting. Being seconded by Councilman Clinton.
Upon roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion authorizing the City
Attorney to pursue the ownership of the City Barn property
until settled, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon roll
call said motion, CARRIED.
Councilman Severance stated we need a permanent record of the
workshop meetings. Councilman Bevel asked if anyone had any
ideas as to how this should be done, he asked the City Clerk.
She stated her oresent staff could not handle this additional
work. Another girl and a tape recorded or dictophone may be the
answer. Councilman Bevel suggested we use a tape recorder and
hire a part time girl _0 type them up.
Councilman Severance duly
meetings taped and hire a
but to also help the City
by Councilwoman Crigger.
made a motion to have the workshop
part time help not solely for minutes
Clerk and her staff. Being seconded
Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
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Councilman Severance duly made a motion authorizing the City
Clerk to research the tape player situation and find a capable
girl to tyre the records. Being seconded by Councilman Bevel.
Upon roll call vote said motion. CARRIED
r" I S C ELL A N E 0 U S
Mayor Armstrong said the City of Edgewater takes pride in
accepting the Honor Awards for safety from the Florida Pollution
Control Assocation and the American Water Assocation. Mr. Ream
had received these awards at a recent Convention in Daytona Beach.
ADJOURN OR RECESS:
Th~re being no further business. Councilwoman Crigger duly made
a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Bevel. Upon
roll call vote said motion, CARRIED.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M.
MINUTES TAKEN BY: Elizabeth J. Crouser and Cornelia A. Kinsey
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ATTEST:
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Cornelia A. Kinsey, City erk
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