05-05-1972 - Special
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING HELD
MAY 5, 1972
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Dana Armstrong on Friday,
May 5, 1972, at 5:20 P.M. after a verification of the legality
of the procedure used to call the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Marian Crigger
Councilman Charles P. Ganta
Councilman David C. Severance
Councilman David L. Wiggins
City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey
Deputy City Clerk Carolyn D. Schedler
Police Sgt. N. W. McCall, Sr.
Present
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Absent
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 750: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING AND CON-
FIRMING JOSEPH E. WEAVER AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA: SETTING FORTH HIS RETAINER AND PROVISION FOR ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION: PROVIDING HE SHALL SERVE AT THE WILL OF THE CITY
COUNCIL: PROVIDING FOR HIS POWERS AND DUTIES AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The said Ordinance was read in full by Joseph E. Weaver.
Councilman Wiggins duly made a motion to adopt the 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 and seconded by Councilman Wiggins. Upon roll call vote,
said motion CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 433: A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING AND APPOINT-
ING ALFRED GREEN SPECIAL COUNSEL TO DEFEND THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA IN THE LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY HAROLD H. HALL AGAINST THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO SERVE AT THE WILL OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SETTING FORTH HIS COMPENSATION, SETTING FORTH HIS DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
The above Resolution was read in full by Joseph E. Weaver, City Attorney.
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to approve the said
Resolution, being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call
vote, said motion CARRIED.
Councilman Ganta asked why Mr. Green had to be hired to represent
the City in the lawsuit when the City now has an Attorney.
The City Attorney, Joe Weaver, explained that he had been the defense
counselor for Mr. Hall at the beginning of the lawsuit and the
insurance company has a lawyer who will represent the City.
Councilman Ganta also asked why the insurance company does not
represent the City on the entire lawsuit.
Mr. Weaver explained the~e were two charges against the City of
Assault & Battery and False Arrest. The insurance company will not
provide defense or be responsible for the false arrest charge.
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There being no further business, Councilwoman Crigger duly made
a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Ganta. Upon
roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 5:55
MINUTES TAKEN BY: Carolyn D. Schedler
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