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11-06-1963 - Regular , . v (.) () v REGULAR l-rEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FIDRIDA HELD NOVEMBER 6TH, 1963 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida held November 6th, 1963 was called to order by Mayor A. Hussey at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor A. Hussey Councilman Carl A. Siller Councilman Stanley A. Seng, Sr. Councilman H. R. Palmateer Councilman Harry S. Drury, Jr. City Attorney Louis Ossinsky, Jr. City Clerk Kathryn B. O'Connell Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson Police Chief John Deibler Fire Chief C. Fred Garlick Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held November 4th, 1963 were presented to each Councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman Seng these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Siller and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Councilman Seng Councilman Palmateer Councilman Drury Mayor Hussey Yea Yea Yea Absent Yea CONMUNI CA TIONS A letter of resignation as Civil Defense Co-Ordinator by David L. Wiggins, Sr. was read. He also stated that the Volusia County Civil Defense Plan, revised January 1963, Issue No. 25 and State of Florida Natural Disaster Assistance Manual have been delivered to the City Clerk and he was given receipt for same. Motion duly made by Councilman Palmateer we accept the r.esignation of Mr. David L. Wiggins, Sr. as Civil Defense Co-Ordinator with regret, seconded by Councilman Siller and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Councilman Seng Councilman Palmateer Councilman Drury Mayor Hussey Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea A letter of resignation as Fire Chief, by Fred Garlick, was read. The letter stated he had served over eleven years in Volunteer Fire Department and over ten years as Chief. The letter also stated that Paul Ream was elected as Chief on October 17th for the new year. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller we accept the resignation of Fred Garlick, seconded by Councilman Seng and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Councilman Seng Councilman Palmateer Councilman Drury Mayor Hussey Yea Yea Yea With regrets Yea Yea . v u u . u Mr. Fred Garlick was called to the front. A gold fireman's ex-chief badge was presented Mr. Garlick by IvIayor A. Hussey. The Mayor complimented Mr. Garlick for the fine work he has done for the City of Edgewater. He said he was sorry to see !-Ir. Garlick retire. He said Mr. Garlick had done his best for the community and he had the City of Edgewater at heart. Mr. Garlick: Thank you. I am leaving a lot of friends and fellowship and I have had a happy time serving everybody. Councilman Seng also complimented }~. Garlick on a good job. Councilman Seng also stated that another employee of the City was leaVing, City Clerk Kathryn B. O'Connell. He said she had done a good job. She is a good woman and a good worker. He said he would like to thank her personally for all the work she did for us. Councilman Siller thanked Y~s. O'Connell for what she has done for all of us in behalf of the whole Council. OLD BUSINESS A bill was read from Ossinsky and Krol Re: David L. Wiggins, Sr., Etc., Plaintiff, Vs. City of Edgewater Etc., Et All, "lDefendants Circuit Court, Volusia County, Florida, Chancery No. 35271 Re: Dana T. Armstrong and Kenneth May, Appalants, Vs. City of Edgewater, Et AI, Appellees Supreme Court of Florida Total of Bill $895.17 Motion duly made by Councilman Palmateer this bill of $895.17 from Ossinsky and Krol be paid and be made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Drury and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote bel.ng as follows:- Councilwan Siller show, I opposed the will vote Councilman Seng Councilman Palmateer Councilman Drury Mayor Hussey As the minutes will trip to Tallahassee before so I Nay Nay I voted Nay before Yea Yea Yea RESOLUTION NO. 26 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. 1963 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO THE CITY OFFICERS CHOSEN AT SAID ELECTION. The above resolution was read in full by City Clerk O'Connell and motion duly made by Councilman Seng this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Palmateer and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the Regular Meeting of the said Council held the 6th day of November, A.D. 1963. Roll call vote being as follows:- , v u l.J II U Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Seng Yea Councilman Palmateer Yea Councilman Drury Yea Mayor Hussey Yea Results of the Canvass of Election are made a part of the minutes. RESOLUTION NO. 27 DETERMINING THAT THERE IS NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO C01-1E BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL A1~ THAT THIS ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA ADJOURN S~NE DIE. The above resolution was read in full by City Clerk O'Connell and motion duly made by Councilman Seng this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Palmateer and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the Regular Meeting of the said Council held the 6th day of November, A.D. 1963. Roll call vote being as follows:- \, Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Seng Yea Councilman Palmateer Yea Councilman Drury Yea Mayor Hussey Yea Mayor Hussey: In tribute to Council and Office Force, I wish to state here my thanks and gratitude for the way they stood by me in the two years I served as Mayor. May I also include our Street Department, Water Department, Building Inspector and Police Department. I appreciate every effort put forth in my behalf by the whole council. I wish every success that can be bestowed upon the new council and I hope they will endeavor to do that which is right under God and man. I have learned to live under my Creator. Mr. Dana Armstrong, may God look down on you in the future. He sees all of us, all the time. Meeting was turned over to City Clerk O'Connell. Certificate of Election was presented to the Dana T. Armstrong Carl A. Siller Earl L. Tingle Harold Cairnie B. R. Ridgdill following: Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Zone #1 Zone #2 Zone #3 Zone #4 All five of the newly elected officers took the oath of Loyalty. All five signed the oath of Loyalty. Mr. Hussey presented to Mayor Armstrong the gavel of the City and hoped he would use it to the best interest of the City. Mayor Armstrong: I am grateful that you have elevated me to this office of the Mayor of the City of Edgewater. I will perform my duties to the best of my ability. I am proud of the gentlemen you have elected and feel they are very well qualified. We ~rill have a united and cooperative City Council. We will serve you in the best interest of all the people of the City of Edgewater. RO lJ.. CALL Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilman Carl A. Siller Councilman Earl L. Tingle Councilman Harold Cairnie Councilman B. R. Ridgdill Present Present Present Present Present " v u u . o Telegrams were presented to all five of thenewly elected officers. The Entire Council thahked Mr. & Mrs. Lenz & family for their telegrams of best wishes. lI.1ETtl BUSINESS Councilman Siller said that Mrs. O'Connell had given Mrs. Helen Jones a high recommendation as being qualified to be City Clerk. Mrs. O'Connell said shehas had 10 years experience with the City of New Smyrna Beach. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller, Mrs. Helen Jones be appointed City Clerk of the City of Edgewater, Florida, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Motion duly made by Councilman Siller this council continue using the Bank of New Smyrna as their depository, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea RESOLUTION NO. 28 DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING BANK OF rID<1 SMYRNA AS THE DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND FURTHER DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE \OlITHDRAWAL OF CITY FUNDS. The above resolution was read in full by Kathryn B. O'Connell and motion duly made by Councilman Siller this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the Regular Meeting of the said Council held the 6th day of November, A.D. 1963. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Mrs. O'Connell said that the whole time she has worked for the City of Edgewater tiny have had the Bank of New Smyrna as the City Depository. She said they had been very cooperative. And certain times the head bookkeeper has gone out of her way to deliver bankstatements to the City personally when they were needed in a hurry. Councilman Siller questioned as to whether the City attorney would be retained as separate party from city employees. ~ ~ v u u u Mr. Louis Ossinsky, Jr. said that the Attorney serves at the will of the Council. Councilman Siller said the Council has not gotten together to decide on a City Attorney at this time. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller that with the exception of the Police Chief, all City Employees be retained on a temporary basis until the time we can draw up resolutions or ordinances making them permanent, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill. Mr. John Deibler asked if they were going to appoint a Police Chief tonight. Councilman Siller said not tonight. Mr. Deibler asked if he was released as of tonight and he was told '7es". Roll call on motion was as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Nay Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Motion duly made by Councilman Siller the office of City Attorney be held vacant until time Council decides on appointment, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Attorney Louis Ossinsky, Jr. said he had another meeting to go to and if he wasn't needed he would leave. He stated that in behalf of his father, the concern of Ossinsky and Krol and himself that it was a pleasure to serve the City of Edgewater and former Council. He said he holds no animosity towards anyone. He said if the Council needs any information, etc. they'should feel free to contact him. A letter was read from the Volunteer Fire Department, signed by Edward Steighner concerning the new officers in the Volunteer Fire Department. Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we table this until we have a reorginization meeting, seconded by Councilman Siller. There was no roll call. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller we adopt the Robert's Rules of Order, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Motion duly made by Councilman Siller that the Council authorize Mayor Armstrong to supervise public works administration including the Police Department temporarily until we have reorginization meeting to determine just who is to control the departments, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- v u u .. o . Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Mayor Armstrong asked that .the entire Council meet with him Friday night at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall but at this meeting there will be no legislation passed. It will just be a discussion of issues that concern the Council. Councilman Siller complimented Mrs. 0' Connell on the wonderful job she as done. He said he wished her all the success in her new job. Mrs. O'Connell said that she has worked for the City of Edgewater 7i years. She said she has loved the people. She said she always tried to do her best. She said a month ago a nice young couple offered a job to her and she thought this would be a good time to leave. Mayor Armstrong said he has known Mrs. 0 I Qonnell a long time, and considered her a very dear friend. She is very pleasant and very easy to get along with and he said he tried to convince her to stay. Former Councilman Seng wished the new council all the luck in the world. He said if there was anything he could do he would be glad to help. The Mayor and Council introduced their wives to the citizens of Edgewater. Motion duly made by Councilman Siller we recess this meeting until 7:30 P.M. on November 13, 1963, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Siller Yea Councilman Tingle Yea Councilman Cairnie Yea Councilman Ridgdill Yea Mayor Armstrong Yea Minutes taken by Marie Robinson. Time 8:30 P.M. f}-o/Z,~CL- 71?~--:;P~ Mayor l~ f ;J~~ OunCllman ~/7~d4" ./CouncilmanV ~~ ~ ~ / i' \ l ?, Councilman t" J I , J I /", ',~w/ Councilman ?/. ~-<- ATTEST : "*~/~~~/~/ Clerk