08-07-1967 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNDIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA HELD AUGUST 7th, 1967
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Oity of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor William H. Cairnie at 7:30 P.M.
on August 7th, 1967.
ROLL CALL
Mayor William H. Cairnie
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman Clifton E. Mosher
Councilman Paul F. Walls
Councilman Philip H. Bebbington
City Attorney Charles A. Hall
City Clerk Elsie L. Ward
Deputy Clerk Patricia A. Spencer
Police Chief Herman M. Witmeyer
Present
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Mayor Cairnie then introduced Mr. Moore, Manager of the Florida Power
& Light Company of Daytona Beach, who explained the construction of
the high tension wires on Seventeenth Street in Florida Shores and
answered varied questions of the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held July
17th, 1967 were presented to each Councilman for his approval.
Motion duly made by Councilman Walls that these Minutes stand
approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Bebbington; and by
vote CARRIED. Councilman Lodico abstained on roll call vote with
all other members voting yea.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
General Government
Carl E. Cory & Son
Prentiss Hardware Company
City Auto Supply
Ruth Driskel, Library Maintenance
Shafer Electric Company
Badger Shirt Company
Goodyear Service Stores
Edgewater American Legion
Board of County Commissioners
Coronado Concrete Products
Fairchild Products Corporation
Coronado Paint Company
William's Garage
Gulf Oil Products
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Gravely-Deland, Inc.
Gordon's Duplicating Service
Gaynon Iron Works, Inc.
City of Edgewater-Waterworks I Sewer
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph
Lloyd Cox Company
Donald S. Lavigne, Inc.
Allied Products Company
Sanford Asphalt Company, Inc.
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240.00
35.35
74.67
10.00
3.00
40.49
39.30
97.37
31. 20
80.00
33.80
21 .25
17.94
119.70
15.72
378.86
18.50
26.95
4.60
5.95
7.40
170.15
654.72
81 .00
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Daytona Fire Equipment, Inc.
New Smyrna-Edgewater Humane Society
Volusia County Public Libraries
Sea Horse Mobile Estates
Xerox Corporation
New Smyrna Beach Police Department
City of Edgewater-Petty Cash Fund
Charles A. Hall
Water & Sewer Department
City Auto Supply
All State Pipe Supply Company, Inc.
City of Edgewater-Waterworks & Sewer
Jones Chemicals, Inc.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Prentiss Hardware Company
M & H Valve & Fittings Company
Hall Machine Works;
Shafer Electric Company
Central Electric Supply, Inc.
Dobbs Electric Motor Service
The Foxboro Company
National Chemsearch Corporation
J. Waddington,Electrical Contractor
City of Edgewater-Petty Cash Fund
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59.10
50.00
42.58
65.00
34.47
4.00
15.38
76.95
13.20
46.10
6.00
234.00
11 .03
1. 12
2,012.80
33.20
50.50
11.44
25.00
17.05
36.86
25.00
2.29
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 July 18, 1967.
Clerk's Cash Statement for July 1967.
Budget Report for July 1967.
Library Report for July 1967.
Police Report for July 1967.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter of resignation from General Fugate as a part-time Police
Officer was read by the City Clerk.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Bebbington that we accept this
resignation with regret, seconded by Councilman Walls and by vote
CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Councilman Mosher made mention that General Fugate was a part-time
Officer for the City for many years, and on occasion in the past;
has acted as Chief of Police.
ORDINANCES
None.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 189 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE BOR SAME.
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The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Hall and
motion duly made by Councilman Walls this Resolution be adopted,
seconded by Councilman Bebbington; and passed by vo~e of the City
Council of the .'City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting
of said Council held August 7th, 1967. The roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mayor Cairnie asked Mr. Robert Fisher if he would act as Chairman
of the Planning Board and call a meeting so that the Board would
be able to elect officers.
Mr. Fisher stated that he would do so.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Walls duly made a motion to establish a unifo~m speed
limit of 25 M.P.H. within the City of Edgewater with the exception
of State Road 5. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bebbington.
After considerable discussion and suggestions, Councilman Walls
amended the motion to establish a uniform speed limits of 30 M.P.H.
on Riverside Drive with a limit of 25 M.P.H. on all other streets,
unless otherwise posted, excepting State Road 5. Councilman Mosher
seconded the motion and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Bebbington that the City Clerk be
authorized to place bids on the proposed sewer extension outlined by
Briley & Wild Associates, specifications to be available on August
14th, 1967; bids to be returned to City Hall by 4:00 P.M. on August
30th. A special meeting will be held on August 30th, 1967 in the
Mayor's Office to open the bids. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Walls and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Cairnie explained a plan to handle the problem of lot clearing
within the City, outlining steps and procedures to be taken.
Councilman Walls duly made a motion that the City Attorney draft
such an Ordinance to cover the Mayor's proposal. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Bebbington. The roll call vote was unanimous.
A special meeting is to be held as soon as the Ordinance is drafted
to pass said Ordinance so that it can be put into effect immediately.
Councilman Lodico announced that he had talked with Commissioner Saxon
and Mr. Galbreath of the County Road Department about the paving of the
streets that have been prepared by the City. They assured him that as
soon as it stopped raining and the ground could dry, they were ready
to start the paving. He also stated that the lumber for the bridge
at Palmetto Street has been purchased and the bridge should be com-
pleted before school starts.
He then added that two street lights have been installed at the Park
& Pier across from City Hall, two at the Pier on Riverside Drive south
of Park Avenue, and one street light on the right hand corner of the
entrance to Silver Ridge.
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At this time, Councilman Lodico told of the vandalism of property
in the Park & Pier area, specifically at the Shuffleboard Clubhouse.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Lodico that a reward of two hundred
dollars be offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction
of person or persons responsible for the damage being done, seconded
by Councilman Bebbington; and by vote Carried.
Councilman Walls announced that the new Library would be in use by
August 20th. The reason for delay being that the shelves have not
yet arrived, however, they were to be shipped no later than August
7th.
Councilman Mosher stated that a shelter had been built at the Park &
Pier followed by other minor repairs to improve the Park. Also that
the children would have some new see-saws to use as soon as they were
put up. He added that a small children's park is planned for Edgewater
Acres in the future: and a new steel flag pole has been erected in
front of the Community Center.
There being no further business, Councilman Bebbington made a motion
that we adjourn. Councilman Walls seconded the motion.
Minutes taken by Patricia Spencer.
Time 9:15 P.M.
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