03-20-1972 - Regular
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING HELD
MARCH 20, 1972
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by MAyor Dana T. "ARmstrong on Monday,
March 20, 1972, at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Marian Crigger
Councilman Charles P. Ganta
Councilman David C. Severance
Councilman David L. Wiggins
City Attorney Charles A. Hall
City Clerk Cornelia A. Kinsey
DEputy City Clerk CArolyn Schedler
Police Sgt. N.W. McCall, Sr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Present
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Present
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting held on March 6, 1972. Said motion was second-
ed by Councilman Ganta. Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
A motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on
March 9, 1972 was duly made by Councilwoman Crigger and seconded
by Councilman SEverance. Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Southern Bell
F1a Power & Light
City of Edgewater, WAterworks & Sewer
New Smyrna, Edgewater Humane Society
Dwight's
Charles A. Hall
Cincinnati Time Recorder
Goodyear Service Stores
New Smyrna Auto Supplies
News Journal Corp.
Daytona Beach Paving
New Smyrna Motors
IBM
Gayle Harmon
Muriel Ihnken
Vo1usia County Public Library
Standard Oil Co.
C & J Supply Co.
Smokey's E1ecteic
Burns Janitor Service
New Smyrna Police Dept.
Bob Potter Piano Tuning
Williams Welding Supply
Behrens Tractor Co.
Edgewater Motors
Dana T. Armstrong
New Smyrna Commercial Printers
Sol-Ray Supplies
Eagle-Army Navy Store
Wm. J. Bussinger
George R. Katez
City of Edgewater, Gen Fund
Brittingham Hardware
New Smyrna Builders Supply
Carolyn D. Schedler
140.66
1,115.45
30.00
100.00
13.23
60.00
20.45
35.54
32.28
7.15
23.00
10.28
18.00
4.28
16.00
25.55
894.54
13.60
56.45
7.55
12.00
16.00
1 .80
174.24
14.01
8.20
76.90
4.30
4.15
17.32
21.60
9.06
63.02
63.46
5.00
$ 3,115.07
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BILLS AND ACCOUNTS, cont
WATER & SEWER DEPTS
Southern Bell
Fla Power & Light
City of Edgewater, waterworks & Sewer
So. Paint & Wallpaper
Complete Welding Service
City of Edgewater, Revenue Fund
Neptune Meter Co.
New Smyrna Builders Supply
Brittingham Hardware
News Journal Corp.
Larry Lawrence
Sams Oil Corp
New Smyrna Plumbing Supply
Conrad Yelvington
All State Pipe Supply
40.96
208.72
6.00
6.36
16.40
6.95
8.93
6.43
62.51
13.68
47.50
9.19
42.83
125.40
247.38
$ 849.24
Councilman Wiggins duly made a motion to pay said bills and account$,
being seconded by Councilman Ganta. Upon roll call vote, said
motion CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORTS
Certifications of Posting
Clerk's Cash Statement for Feb, 1972
Police Report, FEb. 1972
General Fund Budget, Feb, 1972
COMMUNICATIONS
A request from the National Student Opportunity, Inc. to solicit
magazine sales was read by the City Clerk.
Mayor Armstrong stated the City Attorney has advised the Council
that they cannot stop them from soliciting as long as they register
with the Police Department and abide by the conditions.
Councilman Ganta duly made a motion to allow the National Student
Opportunity, Inc. to solicit. Said motion was seconded by Council-
woman Crigger. Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Sam Taylor requesting signs
reading "Caution Children at Play" to be placed on Hardin Place.
Councilman Wiggins made a motion to turn the letter over to the
Police Department to check out the request for signs and report
back to the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Ganta.
Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
A letter from Mrs. Cecil Goodrich requesting a street light be
placed in her front yard was read by the City Clerk.
A motion to table the letter until the next workshop meeting was
made by Councilman Ganta and seconded by Councilman Severance.
Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
An application from George Katez applying for Chief of Police
was read by the City Clerk.
Councilman Wiggins duly made a motion to have an/ordinance drawn
hiring George Katez as Chief of Police providing he does not want
to continue as Chief or if the Council does not see fit for him
to continue as Chief, that he will be able to return to his posi-
tion as patrolman. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Severance.
Upon roll call vote, said motion did not carry with Councilwoman
Crigger Abstaining and Mayor Armstrong and Councilman Ganta voting
No.
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The City Clerk read a letter from W.B. Glaser requesting permission
to continue his questions which he started at the meeting of March
6, 1972.
Mayor Armstrong apologized to Mr. Glaser for the interruption at
the last meeting and he could continue his questioning during the
miscellaneous business during the meeting.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 747: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
663 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
GRANTING THE TM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF FLORIDA A NON-EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE
BY ADDING THERETO SUB-PARAGRAPH NUMBERED SETION 7. (a) PROVIDING
THAT THE COMPANY SHALL HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS AND BLAMELESS FOR
ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CITY OR ANY EMPLOYEE THEREOF
ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OR HER EMPLOYMENT OR ANY EQUIPMENT
OF THE CITY TO THE SYSTEM OR ANY PART THEREOF OF THE COMPANY AND
BY ALSO ADDING A SUB-PARAGRAPH NUMBERED SECTION 19. (a) PROVIDING
THAT THE COMPANY SHALL WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM JUNE 15, 1972 HAVE
CABLE DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY AND EVERY
USER OF SAID SERVICE REGARDLESS OF WHERE SAID USER LIVES OR RESIDES
OR MAINTAINS A BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. IT IS THE INTENT
OF THIS SUB-PARAGRAPH THAT THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE ITS SERVICE AND
SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR TOTAL DISTRIBUTION IN EACH AND EVERY AREA OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM JUNE 15, 0972; PRO-
VIDED HOWEVER THAT THE FIVE YEAR REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THIS
SUB-PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ANNEXED TERRITORY
BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF SAID ANNEXATION AND FURTHER PROVIDING
THAT ALL PARTS AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 663 SHALL BE AND
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREFOR.
Councilman Severance duly made a motion to adopt the said Ordinance,
being seconded by Councilman Wiggins. Upon roll call vote, said
motion CARRIED, with Councilman Ganta voting No.
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 with Councilman Ganta voting No.
Councilman Wiggins duly made a motion authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to expedite the agreement implemented in the Ordinance
passed. Said motion being seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon
roll call vote, said motion CARRIED with Councilman Ganta voting
No.
A representative from the TM Communications present at the meet-
ing, answered questions concerning cable TV from people in the
audience.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Crigger duly made a motion to waive the Four (4) month
waiting period on Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance for new employees.
Said motion was seconded by Councilman Ganta. Upon roll call vote,
said motion CARRIED.
A motion was duly made by Councilman Wiggins for the Police Depart-
ment to enforce the Ordinance pertaining to unauthorized trailers
being parked in places other that designated trailer parks. Said
motion was seconded by Councilman Severance. Upon roll call vote,
said motion CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Paul Wall, Fire CHief, announced the ground breaking for the
new Fire Department would be on Sunday, April 9, 1972. Mr. Walls
also reminded everyone the bicycle registration would be in the
month of April on Saturdays.
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Councilman Ganta duly made a motion to donate $150.00 to the
New Smyrna Beach Senior High Band for purchasing uniforms for
the band members. Said motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Crigger. Upon roll call vote, said motion CARRIED.
Mr. Glaser continued his questioning regarding the Chief's dis-
missal.
Mr. Glaser stated Ordinance No. 148, Section 10-5 and City Code 2-2
states the City Attorney is to draw up an Ordinance by written
permission of the Mayor, by a majority vote of the Council, or to
be prepared by the City Attorney on his own initiative.
Mr. Glaser asked the Mayor how the City Attorney was ordered to
prepare the Ordinance firing Chief Dounhoo.
Mayor Armstrong stated he went to the City Attorney's office.
There being no further business, Councilman Wiggins moved to adjourn,
being seconded by Councilwoman Crigger.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 P.M.
MINUTES TAKEN BY: Carolyn D. Schedler
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