12-20-1965 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEVIATER, FLORIDA
HELD DECEMBER 20TH, 1965
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 December 20th, 1965.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman W. H. Cairnie
Councilman Paul F. Walls
Councilman Philip H. Bebbington
City Attorney W. D. Mathas
City Clerk Helen V.i. Jones
Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson
Police Officer Shelly Decker
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
The }linutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held December 3rd, 1965
and the V~nutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 6th, 1965
were presented to each councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman
Cairnie these minutes stand approved as submitted, second~d by Councilman Bebbington
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vot e was unanimous.
The Audit Report for the Fiscal Year - November 1st, 1964 - October 31st, 1965 -
was read by the Auditor. (Genter & Batten)
The Council complimented the Auditors on a very fine report.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we tentatively accept this audit report
as presented subject to any explanation that may be necessary at a later date,
seconded by Councilman Bebbington and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was
unanimous.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
General Fund
City of Edgewater Waterworks & Sewer System
Florida Power & Light Co.
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.
Edgewater Motors
George Stuart, Inc.
News Journal Corp.
Firestone Stores Fox-Sperry, Inc.
Lloyd Cox Co.
Rossner & Sons
Pratt's
New Smyrna Builders Supply Co
Central Electric Supply, Inc.
City of New Smyrna Beach-Utilities Dept.
Dwight's
McNaughton Book SerVice, Inc.
Nathaniel Dame & Company
Plastic Letters and Signs Unlimited
City of New Smyrna Beach
Radiation Service Company
Florida Equipment Company of Orlando
Florida League of Municipalities
GulL' Oil Corp.
Texaco, Inc.
Hater & Sewer
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel.
City of Edgewater Waterworks
Florida Power & Light Co.
Utility Supply Co.
Gulf Triple Service
Fisher Scientific Co.
17.50
89.68
69.29
36.89
13.50
4.90
452.00
2.71
25.50
7.00
21.00
12.96
5.79
1.80
9.99
52.75
6.00
21.00
75.90
9.26
100.00
371.67
400.16
31.90
& Sewer System 7.50
225.46
14.99
3.00
9.58
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Motion duly made by Councilman Walls these bills be paid and be made a part
of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Bebbington and by vote CARRIED. The
roll call vote was unanimous.
OFFICERS REPORTS
Certification of Posting dated December 7th, 1965, was read.
The Police Report for the month of November, 1965, was rearl.
Mayor Armstrong expressed his appreciation to the City Clerk and the Chief
of Police for the excellent manner in which they submitted the above reports.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter was read from Paul J. Hunt, Executive Director, East Volusia Mosquito
Control District, dated December 14th, 1965, offering to buy for $35.00 the
Dynafog Machine the City ovms.
The City Council agreed it would be a good idea to sell the machine as it is
of no use to the City. The County can use it or rebuild it to be used.
Mayor Armstrong said it would be necessary to leave this open for bids
until the next regular meeting of the City Council. If we don't receive a
higher bid by'our next meeting, we can" let the East Volusia Mosquito Control
District buy it.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we keep the bid open on the dynafog machine
until January 3rd, 1966, our next meeting, seconded by Councilman Bebbington and
by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
The City Attorney re-read two resolutions passed at a special meeting of the
City Council held December 3rd, 1965.
OLD BUSINESS
The Council discussed a bill they have from Jefferson W. Clark, former City Attorney,
in the amount of $8,850.00.
Mayor Armstrong said the Council had a meeting with r1r. Clark. Recently some
adjustments have been made on the original billing. There has been a breakdown
made on the billing. There are 17 itemized services. The Mayor also added the
City had no contract with Mr. Clark when he was City Attorney.
Councilman Walls said he has reviewed the bill. Mr. Clark has met the specifications
set up by the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency. He has met his part of the
requirements. The Council has agreed that ~~. Clark performed the services and
did not duplicate billing for any services.
Councilman Bebbington said there is no way the Council could know how many hours .~~~
Clark.p~tin~on this.
Motion duly made by Councilman Walls the Mayor be authorized and directed to
approve billing and send it to Atlanta for their concurrence, seconded by Councilman
Bebbington and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was as follows:
Hinutes amended
deleting remarks
at Regular Heeting of
January 3rd, 1966
Councilman Lodico
Councilman Cairnie
Yea
Nay I don't
like the method or amount of the bill.
Yea
Yea
Yea I do think
the billing is a little steep but he
did break it down as FHHFA required.
Councilman Walls
Councilman Bebbington
Mayor Armstrong
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Motion duly made by Councilman Walls the Mayor be authorized to sign permit
and affix City Seal on application to fill submerged land in Indian River North
as requested by }~. Stanley Tizzard, seconded by Councilman Bebbington
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion duly made by Councilman I'Talls the Hayor be authorized and directed
to sign agreement with Railroad covering public road crossing at Flagler Avenue,
seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mayor Armstrong said a resolution would be dravm up for the next meeting
expressing the city of Edgewater's desire for the National Sea Shore Park.
We will then forward this resolution to Rep. Herlong and Interior Secretary
Stewart Udall.
MISCELLAl'.JEOUS
Mayor Armstrong expressed his appreciation to the members of the Zoning Board,
Library Board and the Community Center Board who served the past two years.
Commended them on a job well done. The City appreciates the services they
have rendered.
Mr. James Glatt, 2401 Lime Tree Drive, expressed his appreciation to the Mayor
and Councilman Cairnie and the members of the previous council for their efforts
in obtaining a gate at the Railroad Crossing in Florida Shores.
Mayor Armstrong said on most issues the City has had the best of experiences
with the Railroad.
In reference to the Power Situation, Mayor Armstrong said he hoped all the little
problems betvleen Edgewater and New Smyrna can be worked out and all objectionable
features of the Resolution drawn up by New Smyrna can be eliminated.
Mayor Armstrong said there is now limited bus service from New Smyrna Beach.
The schedule is posted in different sections of to\~ and there is a schedule
in City Hall.
Mayor Armstrong wished everyone a very Merry Christmas on behalf of the entire
council.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman
Walls and there were no objections.
Minutes taken by Marie
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