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REGULAR 1.1EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGDTATER, FLORIDA
HELD DECD,illER 6TH, 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 6th, 1965.
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman William H. Cairnie
Councilman Paul F. Walls
Councilman Philip H. Bebbington
City Attorney W. D. Mathas
City Clerk Helen W. Jones
Deputy City Clerk Marie Robinson
Police Chief Herman Witmeyer
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida held November 15th, 1965 were presented to each
Councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman Lodico these
minutes stand approved as':submitted, seconded by Councilman Bebbington
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous with the exception
of Councilman Cairnie who abstained. Councilman Cairnie was not present
at the November 15th meeting.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
General Fund
Ruth Driskel 14.92
Edg~Tater Motors 2.23
City of New Smyrna Beach 520.61
Southern Bell Telephone and Tel. Co. 71.99
Bob's Automotive Service 7.68
Edgewater Mfg. Co. 1.65
The Vogue 1.70
Prentiss Hardware Co. 9.76
City Auto Supply 45.25
Charley's Vlelding Shop 40.60
Firestone Stores 53.52
George Stuart, Inc. 27.86
~ames Bailey 170.90
Daytona Fire Equipment, Inc. 7.75
Rossner & Sons 31.00
Jess Mathas 364.00
C & C Tractor, Inc. 3.31
Southern Building Code Congress 25.00
Volusia Contractors Equipment, Inc. 25.10
New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Humane Soc.35.00
New Smyrna Builders Supply Co. 7.84
Florida Equipment Co. of Orlando 8.77
Southern Meter & Supply Co., Inc. 31.79
Radiation Service Co. 10.05
Therminal Transport Co., Inc. 4.21
Laing's Sunoco Station 9.00
Texaco, Inc. 746.53
Ronald Moore 90.00
New Smyrna Beach Police Dept. 10.00
Mary Ann's Flower Shop 10.00
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Water & Sewer Department
Prentiss Hardware Co.
City of Edg~Tater:
City of N~l' Smyrna Beach
Southern Bell Telephone & Tel. Co.
Charley's Welding Shop
John P. Guiler
Western Auto Associate Store
National Cash Register Co.
Pitney-Bowes, Inc.
W. H. Curtin & Co.
Jones Chemical, Inc.
Florida East Coast Railway Co.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
All State Pipe Supply Co., Inc.
Waterworks & Wastes Engineering
2.83
7.50
141.06
32.20
13.40
3.50
3.72
4.24
21.60
7.00
207.00
5.00
121.44
58.44
8.00
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie these bills be paid and be
made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Walls and by vote
CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
A Petition was prffiented to the Edgewater City Council requesting
the Youth Center be re-opened for teenagers.
Mayor Armstrong said as soon as the new Board of Governors is appointed,
the Council will submit the petition to them for their consideration.
OFFICERS REPORTS
The Librarian's Report for the month of November, 1965, was read.
The Building Official's Report for the month of November, 1965, was read.
The Clerk's Cash Statement for November, 1965, was read.
The Budget Report for November, 1965, was read.
Certification of Posting dated November 16th, 1965, was read.
Mayor Armstrong expressed his appreciation to the var~ous department
heads and the City Clerk and her staff for the excellent reports submitted.
Hayer Armstrong said that whoever put the list of new books in the library
in the newspaper should be commended. It is a very good idea.
COI'1MUNICATIONS
A letter was read from the Edgewater Civic Garden Club, dated November 22nd, 1965,
stating they have seen the progress and improvement that has been made on
the Park and Pier and they said they appreciate what has been done.
A letter was read from !1rs. Betty Teasley, dated November 10th, 1965,
requesting a variance be granted at 114 E. Thomas Avenue, Edgewater, Florida,
for the purpose of a beauty sh?p salon on the premises.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the letter from Mrs. Teasley be submitted
to the Zoning Board for their consideration and for them to make a recommendation
to the City Council, seconded by Councilman Vlalls and by vote CARRIED. The
roll call vote \-las unanimous.
l1ayor Armstrong said much more work is planned for beautification of the park.
Councilman Cairnie is chairman of this committee and he has many more things
planned for the future.
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The City Clerk read the two bids received on the City Insurance.
Ben Ridgdill Insurance Agency $5.,930.69
Tumblin Insurance Agency $5,506.98
110tion duly made by Councilman vfalls we accept the low bid of
$5,506.98 from J. E. Tumblin Insurance Agency, seconded by Councilman
Bebbington.
Councilman Cairnie stated he felt the City could get a ~etter price
on the City Insurance. He felt all the bids should be rejected and
vie should try and get new bids. He said he vJasntt sure we would have
enough time to re-advertise.
Mayor Armstrong said only two bids were turned in of the several that
were taken out. Nayor Armstrong said it has been some time since the city
has had a breakdovm on the Liability of the City. If i^le had the breakdown
i'le coDld possibly get a better price on the insurance. He have only 13 days
left on our present insurance so our time is very limited if we i'lanted to
re-advertise.
Councilman Lodico said he felt it would be unfair to re-advertise as numbers
have been exposed on the bids r.eceived.
The roll call vote on the motion to accept the bid of J. E. Tumblin
Insurance Agency in the amount of $ 5, 506.98 was unanimous.
OP..DINANCES
ORDINANCE Nm'ffiER 472 ACCEPTING BID OF INSURANCE COMPArJY OF NORTH fu'mRICA
AND REJECTING THE BID OF BEN RIDGDILL INSURANCE AGENCY.
Hotion:-dluy made by Councilman vlalls this ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Bebbington.
Mayor Armstrong suggested the ordinance be amended to read a binder be
required and insurance bid award ed on a temporary basis until the policies
are drawn up.
Hotion duly made by Councilman 1,1alls the ordinance be amended to include
that the insurance be awarded on a temporary basis and a binder be required,
seconded by Councilman Bebbington.
Councilman Walls withdrew his motion to accept ordinance before it was
amended.
The above ordinance, as amended, was read in full by City Attorney vI. D. Hathas
and motion duly made by Councilman Walls this ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Bebbington and passed by vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held
December 6th, 1965. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Walls, seconded by Councilman Cairnie
the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading ".as waived and the
ordinance was ordered put into effect immediately at the Regular Meeting
of the said Council held on the 6th day of December, A.D. 1965, and approved
as provided by law. The roll call vote w'as unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 473 PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS
TO CANVASS, PEDDLE, SOLICIT' AND SURVEY v.lITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF EDG~lATER, FLORIDA AND ESTABLISHING
A PENALTY FOR VIOLATING SAt\1E.
The above ordinance was read in full by City Attorney W. D. Mathas
and motion duly made by CounciJrnan Cairnie this ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Councilman Lodico and passed by vote of the City Council
of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said
Council held December 6th, 1965.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington, 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 the said Council held on the 6th day of December,
A.D. 1965. The roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NU}1BER 100 ARPOINTING MEMBERS. TO THE: LIBRARY BOARD OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE SAME.
The above resolution was read in full by City ~ttorney W. D. Mathas
and motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington 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 this 6th day of December, A.D. 1965. The roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION Nill1BER 101 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING AND PLANNING
BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGD'lATER, FLORIDA AND 'FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE
FOR THE SAME.
The above resolution was read in full by City Attorney W. D. Mathas
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 regular meeting of the
said Council held this 6th day of December, A.D. 1965. The roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 102 ABPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FOR 'IRE COMHUNITY CENTER OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND FIXING
THE TEP.M OF OFFICE FOR THE SAME.
The above resolution was read in full by City Attorney W. D. Mathas
and motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie this resolution be adopted,
seconded by Councilman vlalls and passed by vote of the City Council
of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of the
said CounciL'held this 6th daycof December, A.D. 1965. The roll
call vote was unanimous.
A letter was read from Briley, Wild & Associates dated November 30th, 1965
giving a progress report on the Water Extension Program. The report
covers progress to November 25th, 1965. A copy of this report was given
to the Mayor and four Councilmen.
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Mayor Armstrong said the Engineer's Report does not show just how much
work has been done as the report is dated November 30th, 1965. The Mayor
said there has been quite a lot of progress made on the water extension
program and also gave a short summary on what is to be done. He said the
City will have to extend a number of lines to the various houses in Florida
Shores after the contractors are through with their work.
Mayor Armstrong presented Chief of Police Herman Witmeyer and Police Officer
Garner Fugate certificates on completion of Volusia County Civil Defense
School of Instruction. Chief Witmeyer accepted forGarner Fugate as he wasn't
present at the meeting.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the City Clerk be authorized to
transfer from the Water Department Revenue Fund to the General Fund
$2,106.51 as a repayment of a 1959 loan, seconded by Councilman Bebbington
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the City donate $100 for the
Children's Christmas Party, seconded by Councilman Walls and by vote CARRIED.
The roll call vote was unanimous.
Councilman Cairnie thanked all the different clubs and organizations of the
City for their contributions to the Christmas Party. It is appreciated very
much. The Christmas Party will be December 20th at 2:00 P.M.
Motion duly made by Councilman Walls the City Clerk be authorized to prepare
specifications and advertise for bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for
the City, seconded by Councilman Cairnie and by vote CARRIED. The roll
call vote vias unanimous.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie the City Clerk be authorized to
prepare specifications and advertise for a:new Police Car (including a
Trade-in on the old car), seconded by Councilman Bebbington and by vote
CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Armstrong said 11r. H. H. Lawson, 307 Flagler Avenue, has requested
permission to build an aluminum covering for his car. Mayor Armstrong said
there has been some~discussion as to whether this will comply with City
Ordinances. The Mayor said after checking with many of his neighbors
and looking over the situation closely, he could see no reason why his
request couldn't be granted on a temporary basis.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie that l1r. Lawson be permitted to
construct an aluminum covering for his car on a temporary basis on17,
seconded by Councilman Lodico and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote
was unanimous.
Mayor Armstrong read from a letter he received from the City Commissioners
in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, concerning the purchase of their Power System.
He said the letter absolutely did not meet with the Edgewater City Council's
approval. He said the Edgewater City Council met with City Officials from
New Smyrna Beach the other day and agreed there would be no litigation. They
have something to sell and we don't have to buy. We all agreed at that time
there would be no litigation. We reject the resolution they presented to us
along with their letter this evening. We withdraw our offer of $150,000
for the power system and will negotiate with Florida Power and Light Co. to
build a whole new system in Edgewater.
Motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie we reject the letter and resolution
from New Smyrna Beach, withdraw our offer of $150,000 for the purchase of
their system and we start negotiating with Florida Power and Light Co. to
build a new system in Edgewater, seconded by Councilman Bebbington and by
vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
The Council agreed that notification to New Smyrna Beach of their decision would
be made by letter.
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HISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Richard Hanson, Fire Chief, asked if the radio can now be put in
the Fire Truck.
Mayor Armstrong said the radio will be put in the Fire Truck.
Mr. Hanson asked the Council to put a ~elephone in the Fire Department
as the inter-com system doesn't seem to work properly.
Mayor Armstrong said he would check into this and if th~ system now installed
doesn't ioJOrk, a phone will have to be put in:..
Mr. Hanson also asked i'lhat was wrong with the siren at the other end of
town.
The Mayor said he would also check into this.
There being no further business, motion duly made by Councilman Cairnie
we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Bebbington and there were no objections.
l-linutes taken by Harie Robinson.
Time 8:55 P.H.
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