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06-20-1966 - Regular - I U o o . ' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD JUNE 20TH, 1966 o The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida was called to order by Mayor Dana T. Armstrong at 7:30 P.M. on June 20th, 1966. ROLL CALL Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman W. H. Cairnie Councilman Paul F. \~a11s Councilman Philip H. Bebbington City Attorney Charles A. Hall City Clerk Helen W. Jones Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson Police Chief Herman Witmeyer Present Present Present Present, Absent Present Present Present Present The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held J u n e 6 t h, 1 966 we r e pre s e n t e d toe a c h Co u n ell man for his a p pro val , motion duly made by Councilman Walls these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Lodico and by vote CARRIED. The roll vote of those present was unanimous with the exception of Councilman Cairnie who abstained. BILLS & ACCOUNTS General Fund Governmental Guide News-Journal Corp. U. S. Post Office Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. Waterworks & Sewer System Florida Power & Light Co. Kenneth G. Cooper George Stuart, Inc. Lloyd Cox Co. C & C Tractor, Inc. Gordon's Printing & Duplicating Servo William E. Swoope, Jr. Gulf Oil Products Standard Oi 1 Co. Volusia County Public Libraries Mid=Florida Supply, Inc. City of Edgewater Petty Cash Fund Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. Waterworks & Sewer System Florida Power & Light Co. Aerospace Mechanical Equipment, Inc. B & W Lithe Specialties News-Journal Corp. Charles H. Sieg, Jr. Neptune Meter Co. Water & Sewer 4.00 3.85 9.00 71.99 17.50 549.14 9.00 19.05 14.29 152.52 8.50 310.00 14.80 4.00 169.33 12.48 5.76 43.00 7.50 289.90 20.90 8.70 15.95 500.00 380.64 Motion duly made by Councilman Walls these bills be paid and be made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. Page 1 of 6 pages ~ u C.) o J U OFFICERS REPORTS Certification of Posting dated June 7th, 1966, was read. The Police Department report for the month of May, 1966, was read. Mayor Armstrong thanked the City Clerk and the Chief of Police for the lawful manner in which they presented the above reports. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was read from Mrs. J. H. Cunningham, Park Place, Edgewater, Florida, dated June 9th, 1966 declaring the unsightly condition of Park Place and asked that something be done about this. A letter was read from seven residents of Joyce Street dated June 19th, 1966 protesting the condition on their street. A letter was read from James Tyndall, 1708 Hill Street, Edgewater, Florida, dated June 15th, 1966 concerning his street. Every time we have a heavy rain the water gulleys and sometimes ditches are created in the street and at the end of the driveway. The problem was a minor one until the sewer system was installed. A letter was read from Mrs. Ida Bartron, 132 W. Pine Bluff, Edgewater, Florida, stating her concern with the water rising quite high between her property and Mr. Nelson at 134 W. Pine Bluff. A letter was read from David L. Wiggins, Sr., Edgewater Zoning and Planning Board, dated June 13th, 1966, stating the Zoning Board, in complete accord, recommends the request for variance of Ralph B. and Thelma E. Miller be granted only for the purpose mentioned in the application, namely a shopping center. A letter was read from Mayor Dana T. Armstrong, dated June 20th, 1966, submitting his resignation as Mayor of the City of Edgewater, effective at the conclusion of this council meeting. Concerning the letter from Mrs. Cunningham, Councilman Lodico said these lots will be cleaned this week. Concerning the letter from the residents of Joyce Street, Mayor Armstrong said they are in the process of obtaining a deed from Nat Brown for right of way on this property and then the situation will be rectified. Councilman Cairnie said until we get this deed, it would help if some shell was put in these holes. Concerning the letter from Mr. Tyndall, Mayor Armstrong said Mr. Shippee took care of this matter on a temporary basis this afternoon. Concerning the letter from Mrs. Bartron there was some disoussion. Councilman Lodico said this area has always been dry until the Mayor put in a 12" pipe. The pipe between the two houses is too small. It never was that way until the pipe was put in. Page 2 of 6 pages u~ o o J U Councilman Walls said the Mosquito Control has recommended what should be done. The situation will be taken care of. Concerning the letter from the Zoning and Planning Board, the Mayor said there is a REsolution on this matter later in the meeting. Concerning the letter of resignation of the Mayor, Councilman Cairnie said the Council should not accept the resignation. Mayor Armstrong has devoted a lot of faithful hours. Any differences that may exist should be ironed out. I recommend we do not accept the resignation. Councilman Walls: Mayor Armstrong, in his letter of resignation, refers to the block vote. I will now read from the Section of the City Charter referring to the duties of the Mayor. (read the section) We have no objection to his being the head of the City. All we ask is that we have communication. We are for progress. He is spoiled rotten. He doesn't pass on information to the City Council. The Council has been half informed. We make decisions on half truths. We don't know all the facts. All we ask is that we know the facts. We have tried to force the man to cooperate. I don't want to see him resign. As an example of not knowing what is going on, Mayor Armstrong had a letter from Mayor Hathaway from New Smyrna Beach and the Council didn't know it. The reason the City switched over to Florida Power & Light was due to the actions of three members of the Council, who the mayor refers to as the block vote, who forced the issue and filed a suit to get the matter straightened out. Mayor Armstrong said we did not enter a suit but entered a declaratory decree. Mayor Armstrong said his office is open, every day from 9:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.. He said he didn't see Mr. Walls in his office to ask any questions. Maybe he expects me to meet him ~ night, after I have worked all day. Councilman Lodico said the Mayor was on vacation the last week. But even though he was on vacation he kept calling the City Hall and giving instructions. This is not right. There was considerable discussion from the audience. Councilman Walls made a motion that if the Mayor wan~ to resign let him do so. Councilman Walls then withdrew his motion. PUBLIC HEARING: Paving Old County Road Mayor Armstrong said this is an advertised public hearing. Advertised by public notice. Attorney Robert Matthews, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, represented Mr. Kenneth May who owns property on Old County Road. Mr. May is out of town and could not come to the meeting. He said Mr. May, a short time ago, gave a right of way on Old Co~~ty Road and didn't think it was quite fair to come back and bill him for paving the same street. He said he knows the cost is very low. This is not a money matter but just the principle of the thing. Page 3 of 6 pages r- p (.) o J U Councilman Walls said that by paving this road the value of Mr. May's property will go way up. We will have to charge Mr. May 40~ per ft to be fair to the other property owners. Mayor Armstrong said he can see Mr. May's point but the improvement will profit him more than anyone else. Roger Dahlhaus, Old County Road, objected to the paving. He said that before they start working on the road, he wanted to be contacted so he can see the plans, etc. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NUMBER 490 AUTHORIZING THE PAVING OF OLD COUNTY ROAD The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Walls this ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and passed by vote oft h e C i t Y Co u n ell 0 f the C i t y 0 fEd g e w ate r, F lor i d a a t the regular meeting of said Council held June 20th, 1966. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Walls, seconded by Councilman Cairnie the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived and the Ordinance was ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of said Council held June 20th, 1966. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING Water & Sewer Line Extensions This hearing was advertised by Public Notice. Mr. Tom Groover, Briley, Wild & Associates, presented plans to the Council as to the water and sewer,'line extension. The plans are on file at the Edgewater City Hall. He said, upon a question from the Mayor, that approximately 16 homes will be furnished with water on this extension at a cost of approximately $18,000 for the entire project including extending water to the School Site~ Mayor Armstrong asked who recommend~ this plan for water extension. Mr. Groover said four members of the City Council. Mayor Armstrong said he was not present at this meeting. Mr. G roo ve r s aid the pro j e c t is qui tee x pen s i ve - but i s go i n g by a number of vacant lots which can eventually bring in revenue if they are built upon. Upon a question from Councilman Walls, Mr. Groover said the cost of the project is $18,000 but the cost of the work in Florida Shores is $11,000. Councilman Lodico asked Mr. Groover if the money to be used is surplus money. Mr. Groover said Yes. Upon a question from the audience, Mayor ARmstrong said the City will be able to use the Ball Park for at least a couple of years. Then it will be necessary to buy new land for the park. Motion duly made by Councilman Walls we adopt the Water & Sewer Line extension plan in its entirety as presented by Mr. Groover, seconded by Councilman Lodico and by~te CARRIED. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. Page g of 6 pages 6 {.) () . v Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the Mayor or Vice Mayor sign the necessary papers making application to the State Board of Health for their approval of the water and sewer extension, seconded by Councilman Walls and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. ORDINANCE NUMBER 491 ACCEPTING BID OF NIEBURGER CHEVROLET COMPANY AND REJECTING BID OF SMOKEY'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie this ordinance be' adopted, seconded by Councilman Walls and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held June 20th, 1966. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie, seconded by Councilman Walls the requirement of reading ordinance upon second reading was waived and the ordinance was ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of said Council held June 20th, 1966. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NUMBER 131 APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD. The above resolution "Jas read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Walls this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Lodico and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the Regualr Meeting of the said Council held this 20th day of June, A.D. 1966. The roll call vote of those present was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Donald Mason, Florida Shores, said there has been an improvement on the roads in Florida Shores but felt something should be done about the drainage. A few years ago someone was supposed to be hired to clean the canals but he cou1dn1t obtain a performance bond and that was all that was done about it. Mayor Armstrong said the drainage is a big problem in Florida Shores. He said the City is trying to do all it can out there. Mr. Shippee, Mr. Braddock of the Mosquito Control and others have been contacted about this problem. It should be referred to the Engineers for their study. Councilman Walls said we need another outlet to the River. Councilman Walls said the Edgewater Library Planning Council has had a meeting. Mr. Geh1ert, the Architect, has furnished the plans for the new Library. The Plans are posted on the bulletin board. We should be able to advertise for bids on August 1st. August 22nd bids will be returned. Construction should start on September 15th. We hope to be able to move into the 1ibrory by Christmas. The City is putting all its money into the construction of the library and not into the furnishings in the Library. Mrs. Menard on Riverside Drive is having a meeting Tuesday, June 21st, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. to organize the Frnends of the Library and anyone interested can attend. Page 5 of 6 pages I U o o I U .' MISCELLANEOUS The Counc~ agreed that the next meeting of the city council will be recessed as it falls on July 4th. The meeting will be recessed until the next open night for a council meeting. Mayor Armstrong said the Fire Department is having its July 4th celebration and also fire works late that night. There being no further business, motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Walls and there were no objections. Minutes taken by 9:30 P.N. ~ I 7V.~~' ~~. L::?jfr~ ~ ~ COUN C I UlAN CO UN cn...MAN ATTEST: ~~~_J - -... Page 6 of 6 pages