11-02-1964 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGETtIATER, F1..ORIDA
HELD NOVEMBER 2ND, 1964
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida held November 2nd, 1964 \-18.5 called to order by Hayor 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 W. D. Mathas
City Clerk Helen W. Jones
Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson
Officer Donald Goodson Pro-tern
Fire Chief Paul Ream.
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Mayor Armstrong introduced Mr. W. D. Mathas, new City Attorney. Mr. Mathas
is from the County Seat, DeLand, Florida.
Mr. Mathas thanked the Council for the faith they have bestowed in him.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 19th, 1964 ,
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held October 23rd, 1964
and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held October 28th, 1964
were presented to each Councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by
Councilman Cairnie theee minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by
Councilman Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was uananimous
with the exception of Councilman Tingle \-Tho voted Yea on the Hinutes of
October 19th and abstained on the Minutes of October 23rd and 28th as he was
not present at these meetings.
BILLS & ACCOU~~
General Fund
Laing Sunoco Station - Garbage Dept. 7.50
Laing Sunoco Station - Police Dept. 3.00
Charley's Welding Shop - Street Dept. 10.00
Red's Service Station - Street Dept. 2.58
liatkins Ford - Police Dept. 32.83
Tennant Printing Co.- Gen. Govt. -election
25.25
Volusia Co. Public Libraries -
Books for Library 287.50
Bro-Dart Industries Supplies for
Library 4.00
The Baker & Taylor Co. - Books for
Library 5.21
Volusia Tractor & Implement Co.,Inc.
Street Dept. 14.14
George S~uart, Inc. -Office Supplies 14.07
Daytona Fire Equipment, Inc. Police Dept.7.00
Daytona Fire EqUipment, Inc. Fire Dept.105.53
Glencoe Press Police Dept. 32.00
Glencoe Press Gen. Gov. '5.50
Dana T. Armstrong Gen. Gov. 64.90
Lloyd Cox Co. Office Supplies 4.45
National Chemsearch Corp. Gen. Gov.
Supplies 33.95
International Pipe & Ceramics Corp.
Street Dept. 30.00
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New Smyrna Beach-Edg~mter Humane Society
New Smyrna Beach-Utilities Dept.
30 Memberships - Florida Fireman's AS50C.
Smith's Service Station -City Hall fuel~ oil
35.00
558.90
12J.00
43.73
Water Department
City of New Smyrna Beach - Utilities Dept.
Davis Meter & Supply Co., Inc.
National Cash Register Co.
National Chemsearch Corp.
Southern Heter & Supply Co., Inc.
38.~7
87.50
4.63
45.00
17.14
Motion duly made by Councilman Siller these bills be paid and be made
a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Tingle and by vote CARRIED.
The roll call vote was unanimous.
OFFICERS REPORTS
The Building Official's Report for the month of
October, 1964, was read.
Certification of Posting dated November 2nd, 1964,
was read.
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Mayor Armstrong expeesed his apprecia~ to City Clerk and her staff and
the Building Official for the excellent manner they have reported to the
Council.
COM~ruNICATIONS
A letter was read from The American Legion, Edgewater Post No. ?~5
requesting the City of Edgewater purchase a suitable wreath to decorate
the Veteran's Monument during the Veterans Day ceremonies to be held
November 8th, 1964 at 2:30 P.M.
A letter was read from Fred Garlick, Secretary of the Volunteer Fire Department,
stating that Richard Hanson has been elected Fire Chief.
Mayor Armstrong commended the Volunteer Fire Department on the choice
of Mr. Hanson as Fire Chief.
Motion duly made by Councilman Siller we accept Richard Hanson as Fire
Chief for the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department, seconded by Councilman
Ridgdill and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion duly made by Councilman Ridgdill we purchase the wreath as requested
in letter from the American Legion, Edg~iater Post No. 285, seconded by
Councilman Siller and by vote CARRIED. The rdil call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
A letter was read concerning a Resolution that was passed at a previous meeting.
The letter was read from James J. Reynolds, Assistan,t Secretary of Labor,
dated October 30, 1964, stating the President had asked him to thank the
City Council for the resolution concerning the labor dispute on the Florida
East Coast Railway. It further stated the Government cannot dictate the
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terms of settlement, even in a prolonged dispute such as this one.
Both our laws and our traditionally democratic practices require that
the Government serve strictly in the role of mediator and conciliator,
seeking an agreement fair and equitable to all. To this end, the administration
has used and is continuing to use its good offices in behalf of settlement
of the issue.
Mayor Armstrong said there is no action necessary by the Council. The reading
of this letter is just to keep the public informed and show that we r~ceived
an acknowledgement.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEil BUSINESS
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for City Insurance for the coming year. Specifications
will be in City Hall. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and
by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Armstrong spoke conerning the annexation of Silver Ridge to the
City of Edgewater which will be on the ballot tomorrow. Due to a technicality
of la\'l this must be approved or disapproved by the electors. He said this
subdivision has sewerage, storm sewers, water lines, etc. Since this project
started it has been under supervision of an Engineerjng Firm. He said he
was not speaking for or against the annexation but if it is approved, it "nll
be an asset to the City. The owners of Silver Ridge have acted in good faith.
They had no idea it was in the status it is now. The decision came from
Dan Warren's office. The election will clear it up.
Major Glatt, Florida Shores, asked if the Council was contemplating re-
apportioning the City.
Mayor Armstrong agreed that the zone~ arec quite lopsided. Meetings will
be arranged for that purpose. Items that might make chart,r changes necessary
will be discussed. Zone #4 is now as big as all other zones combined.
Mayor Armstrong said that the wife of former fire chief, C. Fred Garlick
passed away before noon on Saturday. The funeral is tomo~row. He said he
didn't think she had a lingering illness. He said he believed she entered
the hospital three or four days before_she died.
lJ..r. Charles Ganta, New Hampshire Avenue, asked about the streets that have
been torn up for Sewer Project. He wanted to know if they would be replaced
as befOre.
Mayor Armstrong said black top will tollow up. They have just put a
foundation down now.
Mrs. Ted Peck asked about the electric power contract.
Mayor Armstrong said he will have a report at" the next meeting. It is
going to be something you might like to hear. He said he could not say anything
right now. We will have a meeting of the minds of those concerned within
the next few days.
Mr. Richard Hanson expressed appreciation for the vote of approval in reference
to being made Fire Chief.
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Mr. Joseph Blauvelt, Florida Shores, asked about the? progress
on paving in Florida Shores.
Hayor Armstrong gave a report on the work being done and said within
t'\'1O or three weeks they may start putting in the black top. He said
the men will not leave that job until it is done.
Concerning the sewer project, the Mayor said according to Charles
La Prade, Housing and Home Finance Agency, the sewer project, as of
last Thursday, was 721> complete.
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There being no further business,: motion duly made by Councilman Tingle
we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Ridgdill and there were no objections.
Minutes taken by l-1arie Robinson.
Time 7:50 P.M.
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