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07-06-1964 - Regular ~ .- J,..) . u u REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD JULY 6TH, 1964 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida held July 6th, 1964 was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong at 7:30 P. M. ROLL CALL Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilman Carl A. Siller Councilman Earl L. Tingle Councilman William H. Cairnie Councilman B. R. Ridgdill City Attorney Jefferson W. Clark City Clerk Helen W. Jones Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson Police Chief Jack Hayman Fire Chief Paul Ream Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Absent Present " U The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held June 15th, 1964 and the Minutes of the Recessed Meeting of the City Council held June 19th, 1964 were presented to each Councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Tingle and by vote CARRIED. The Roll call vote was unanimous. BILLS & ACCOUNTS Water Department National Cash Register Co. City of New Smyrna Beach - Utilities Department Prentiss Hardware Co. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Badger Meter ~ffg. Co. National Chemsearch Corp. Davis Meter & Supply Co., Inc. W. H. Curtin & Co. Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. Quackenbush & Sons, Inc. Neptune Meter Co. Southern Heter & Supply Co., Inc. Highway Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. W. H. Curtin & Co. New Smyrna Plumbing Supplies, Inc. All State Pipe Supply Co., Inc. , General Fund Red's Service George Stuart, Inc. Laing's Sunoco Scudder's Garage City of New Smyrna Beach - Utilities U. S. Post Office Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. Southern Paint & Supply Co. New Smyrna Builders Supply Co. New Smyrna - Edgewater Humane Society National Chemsearch Corp. 4.63 38.99 4.16 19.97 359.40 66.79 51.27 1.61 357.36 33.17 5.30 105.92 20.21 8.01 111.38 425.63 32.50 34.30 12.70 17.50 568.94 9.00 71.81 16.60 372.61 35.00 15.60 ... -U . " u \wi u City Auto Supply Prentiss Hardware Co. RO'l'lland Truck Equipment, Inc. Edgewater Motors Otasco-McCrory Volusia County Public Libraries Thomas Bouregy & Co., Inc. Baker & Taylor Co. Central Electric Hill Bros. Tire Co. Lloyd Cox Co. Paul R. Ohlson New Smyrna' Beach Police Dept. \'Iatkins "Ford" Inc. Hazel Massey Bre-Dart Industries Vanguard Booksellers Thames Book Co. 24.47 13.56 24.21 88.50 19.32 239.01 13.35 62.38 128.10 9.65 3.80 30.50 36.00 37.54 4.75 40.36 14.75 20.14 Motion duly made by Councilman Ridgdill these bills be paid and be made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. The Roll call vote was unanimous. OFFICERS REPORTS The Building Official's Report for the month of June, 1964, was read. Certification of Posting dated June 16th, 1964, was read. Certification of Posting dated June 22nd, 1964, was read. The Librarian's Report for the month of June, 1964, was read. ~~yor Armstrong thanked the City Clerk and her staff and the other Department Heads for their above reports. COMr-1UNICATIONS A letter was read from Donald E. Gillespie, dated June 15, 1964, requesting that the members of the City Council state clearly their intentions as to the electric power needs of those citizens of Edgewater now being served by the City of New Smyrna Beach. A letter was read from Richard E. Conner, an attorney, who represented Klaus Gruter and Lucille M. Bair, dated June 29, 1964, requesting that Section 3-9 and Ordinance 328, amending same, be further amended to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages, during Sunday hours, the same to be established by the Council. A letter was read from Mrs. Harriet E. Cob~y, member of the Board of Directors of the Edgewater Public Library, dated June 28, 1964, stating that due to poor health she would have to submit her resignation as member of the Board of Directors. A letter was read from the Florida Shores Property Owners Association, Philip Bebbington, President, dated June 29, 1964, stating that at the regular meeting of the Florida Shores Property ~mers Association held Vmy 15, 1964 it was unanimously adopted that this association petition the Mayor and City Council to have a feasibili tys.tady made of black topping all the streets in Florida Shores. Also that the results of the study be made public and then put to a vote of the freeholders with the understanding that the cost of the black topping to be assessed against the property o'l'mers. /I . ..v v v v A letter was read from the Edgewater Shuffle Board Club, dated June 26, 1964, requesting four more courts be erected at the east or Riverside end of the present courts due to the increase in size of the Shllff1e Board Club. The letter further stated that insufficient courts makes it very hard to entertain out of town clubs or even their own members during the winter season. A letter was read from Leedy, Vlhee1er & Alleman, Investment Bankers, dated July 1, 1964, stating that they would assist the City of Edgewater in preparing a special assessment issue lrlith regards to.-paving the streets in Florida Shores. A letter was read from Paul Loeffler, dated July 6, 1964, requesting a license to do business as an Electrical Contractor in the City of Edgewater. A letter was read from Briley, Wild & Associates, dated July 1, 1964, requesting approval by the City Council with reference to an inspector on the Sewerage Project. Briley, Wild & Associates said the new inspector was to be Alvin H. Goslin and was to be paid $2.60 per hour~. In reference to the letter from Donald Gillespie concerning the citizens of Edgewater served by New Smyrna Beach Electric, ~~yor Armstrong said the Council is very well aware of the franchise with New Smyrna Beach and very well aware of the needs of the people. He assured Mr. Gillespie that when the times comes the council will use very sober judgment and the public will be alrare of any negotiations that will be made. There will be nothing secret about it. In reference to the letter from Richard E. Conner concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, Mr. Conner further stated that because of the hours that are now set up these two businesses in Edgewater that pay a license to the City in the amount of $750 are put in a very unenviable competitive position. Motion duly made by Councilman Tingle \'le table this letter from Mr. Conner until our next regular council meeting so that we can give it some further study, seconded by Councilman Cairnie. There was no roll call vote. Mr. Klaus Gruter owner of the Casa E1 Toro stated that he talked to Mr. Tingle before the election and that Mr. Tingle is very well aware of the problem. l-1ayor Armstrong stated that Mr. Tingle has not voted this down but our attorney is not here so we can not act on it tonight. Also, if there are any objections to the bar being open on Sunday the objections should come in to City Hall by the next regular meeting. He said the Council will try and do what is fair. Councilman Siller asked l-~. Conner why there are only two establishments in New Smyrna that serve ficird liquorx.~ on Sunday when they all could do it according to the city ordinances. and serve 200 people. V~. Conner said that two of the establishments serve food~ Some of the establishments just do not want to stay open. He said theElks Club stayed open at one time on Sunday but found that it \'JaS not feasible. Councilman Tingle said that when he talked to Mr. Gruter he told him it was none of his business as he was not on the Council at ,that time. , . ..v () v u Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we accept the resignation of 14rs. Harriet E. Cobey from the Board of Dir.ectors of the Edgewater Public Library with regrets, seconded by Councilman Tingle and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous. Mayor Armstrong said he would acknowledge the letter from }~s. Cobey by mail. Concerning the letter from the Florida Shores Property Owners Association suggesting a: survey be made for black topping all the streets in Florna Shores, Mayor Armstrong said he was invited to their next meeting, July 17th, 1964, to discuss this matter with them. Mayor Armstrong said he was well aware that the feasibility report would be uery expensive. He said if he didn't see Mr. Bebbington's name on the letter he would be sure it was written by someone else. He further stated that there is no appropriation in our present budget or in next years. budget. If wec.can work it out on terms where somebody will assume the obligation of the feasibility reports, other than the tax payers, I would nave no objections. He said he didn't think it was feasible but he said he was no engineer. Mr. Bebbington said the Florida Shores Property Owners Association would like a letter at the next meeting as to the views of the Council. 1fuyor Armstrong said that if he can not be at the next meeting he will send some one who is completely j;,nformed on this matter. He said he will talk it over with the entire council and answer this letter as they instruct him to do. Mayor Apnstrong ~aid he has talked to Mr. Moynahan, his Im'lYer and others on this special assessment for paving and the drainage. He said they always paint a beautiful picture on the whole project. But after cnecking. the tax rolls after our meeting I find the drainage ditches are on private property and public funds can not be used on private property. He said he would not advise the council sign a legal document, that is what this let ter is from Leedy, irJheeler & Alleman, without kno,"ring where we stand. Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the letter from Leedy, Wheeler & Alleman be tabled, seconded by Councilman Tingle and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous. Concerning the letter from the Shuffle Board Club requesting four more courts, Mayor Armstrong said there is no appropriation for this in this years budget. He suggested that before next years budget goes into effect representatives from the Shuffle Board Club meet with the City Council. He said something would have to be worked out so that it can be used by all the people as it is a public facility and not used exclusively by the Shuffle Board Club. Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we table this letter pending discussion with officers of the Shuffle Board Club, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous: . Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we approve Alvin H. Goslin as inspector on the Sewerage Project at the rate of $2.60 per hour as recommended by Briley, Wild & Associates, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. . The Roll call vote was unanimous. . ;; .-v '-> r..J v He further stated: a report will be made every month; advised that if anyone has complaints or has any questions they should call the city hall; he will be happy to answer any questions that may arise; the treatment plant was started this morning; the pumping stations will not start until 1/2 of the gravity sewer project is completed; a map ~dll be at city hall after tomorrow with lines on it to show what has been completed and this will be kept up-to-date about twice a week; urged anyone who is required to give an easement to do so as soon as possible so there will be no delay on the project, with five crews working the sooner we get the easements the better; asked that everyone put up stakes where they want to hook up to the sewers. A gentleman on Boston Road inquired about the sewerage project helping him.since his property is below the street level. Mr. Strang said he would check into it but he felt that this:property surely would be served. Mayor Armstrong said that Bumby & Stimpson have been very cooperative in the dealings he has had with them. He further stated that Mango Tree Drive has been graded so that the people ih Edgewater Acres can have a good road to drive on while the sewer lines are being put in. }~yor Armstrong said the contractors on the Sewerage Project are paying for their city licenses but the examinations are to be waived. Motion duly made tiy Councilman Cairnie that examinations for contractors on the Sewerage Project be waived, for the sewer project only, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. The Roll call vote was unanimous. MISCELLANEOOS }tr. John Zeilman, Woodland Tree Drive, said he got a notice in the mail that he is to comply with the Garbage Ordinance and have his garbage cans off the street after the garbage is picked up. He said he would like the City Council to comply with two other city ordinances, one being that all streets are to be 20 feet wide and have 6 inches of shell and the other ordinance being that the weeds be cut in FloridaShores. He said he realizes that what is really needed in Florida Shores is about 200 more homes but they wont get even 25 homes if something isn't done. He said he has been told lby some of the men that work for the city that most of the men spend a good dealof time on the Garbage Truck. / Mayor Armstrong said he appreciated constructive criticism but he said you can only stretch man power so far. He said he wished we could have two men out in Florida Shores all the time but we just can't do it. Mr. Zeilman suggested contracting the Garbage Pick-up since the men seem to be on the garbage trucks more than anything else. Mayor Armstrong said he did not feel this was a good idea since it brings undesirable help into Edgewater and the City would have no control over them. He said very often these people will case houses in the,:day time and then pick up something at night. A complaint was made about Hagnolia Street and Mayor Armstrong said he wo1ild check into it. Mr. Bernard Sikes complained about a few things that were done by the contractors while putting in the sewer lines. He said they broke four water lines, broke a street marker and he also had a problem as to where to hook up to the sewer line. . ii ~ ~ <.J \J Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie that lJ...r. Paul Loeffler be granted a temporary electrical contractors license and temporary master electrician license limited to wiring of houses and small commercial buildings. This license is to be for six months as of July 1, 1964. ~tr. Loeffler be further instructed to work with the Building Official and see that each job is inspected correctly. This license is to be for six months in order to give Mr. Loeffler time to study to take examination for Master Electrician's License. This motion was seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Siller Councilman Tingle Councilman Cairnie Councilman Ridgdill Mayor Armstrong Abstain A b.stain Yea Yea Yea RESOLUTIONS RESOIDTION NUMBER 53 TERMINATING THE SERVICES OF DeWITT McGEE & ASSOCIA TES WITH THE CITY OF EDGEvlA TER, VOIDSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA The above resolution was read in full by City Clerk Haen W. Jones and motion duly made by Councilman Siller this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Tingle and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of the said Council held on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1964. The roll call vote was unanimous. Mayor Armstrong explained that about 2~ years ago the City of Edgewater employed DeWitt McGee & Associates as planning engineers. At that time it was understood that the Federal Government was to pay 2/3 of the cost of these engineers. Later it was found out that we would have to pay the whole thing pending a rebate from the government. He said that the services of DeWitt McGee & Associates ~re never used so therefore the Council has terminated the services. If at any time we need a planning engineer we can start over again and hire one. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Armstrong explained that the City has gotten a bill from the Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $95.53 for a supplement to our Codification of Charter and Ordinances. There are ten pages at the rate of $9.50 per page. The Mayor explained that Attorney Ossinsky recommended the previous council get these ordinances codified and this council had no alternative but a.bide "by the contract. Before we pay this bill in the amount of $95.53 Councilman Cairnie made a motion that we discuss this with our city attorney and have our attorney notify the Municipal Code Corporation not to send us any supplements . until we direct them to do so, seconded by Councilman Siller. There was no roll call. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Walter Strang, Supervisor of Sanitary Sewerage Project, gave a monthly progress report. As of the 1st of July they have laYed 1444 feet of 4 inch pipe, 267 feet of 6 inch pipe, 5958 feet of 8 inch p~p~ and 186 feet of 10 inch pipe. A total of 7855 feet of pipe. That averages out to 870 feet per day. He said there are five crews working at the present time. He said that all of the people in the City will be inconvenienced at some time but he hopes it will not be for too long a period of time. With five crews working it shouldn't be too ba~. ~ ~-u , ~ "-" Mr. Strang said these builders have a bond with the City and it is good for one year. Any signs they break, water lines they break, etc., will be fixed by them, at no cost to the City. He said they try and be as careful as possible but every once in a while they will hit a wa~er line by accident. It is impossible to tell exactly where the line is, so once in a great while they will hit one. Councilman Tingle was excused as he had a" long distance phone call at 9:00 P.M. Mayor Armstrong thanked everyone present for their attention at this meeting which is greatly appreciated. r, v There being no further businesss motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and there were no objections. Minutes taken by Marie Robinson. Time 8:50 P. 11. ~J~'~ A c;, 1f H-Cf MAYOR ~4~a /COUNCILMA ~~//~ COUN ILMAN COUNCILMAN .--:. ..... "' COUNCILMAN ATTEST: ~~~~L4/ eITY CLERK - J~ ,~/ :J-=fi-