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04-03-1967 - Regular fr U I'" .. '<J o u .. t REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD APRIL 3rd, 1967 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida was called to order by Vice Mayor Jacob Lodico at 7:30 P. M. on April 3rd, 1967. ROLL CALL Vice Mayor Jacob Lodico Present Councilman Paul F. Walls Present founci1man Philip H. BebbingtonPresent City Attorney Charles A. Hall Present City Clerk Elsie L. Ward Present Police Chief Herman Witmeyer Present The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 30th, 1967, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held March 23rd, 1967, were presented to each councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman Walls that these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by C6yhci1man Bebbington and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous. BILLS & ACCOUNTS General Government Prentiss Hardware Co. 14.46 Char1ey's Welding Shop 1,116.00 City Auto Supply 54~25 Gasoline Alley Garage 75.05 Woodbury Chemical Co. of Fla. 103.40 News-Journal Corp. 16.10 New Smyrna Plumbing Supplies, Inc. 1114 James Bailey, Jr. 169.88 G u 1 fOil Pro due t s 25 .65 New Smyrna Builders Supply Co. 20.42 Frank Vope1ak 3.00 Southern-aire Chemical Co. 17.70 G. A. Shira 65.00 Vol usia Co. Public Libraries 217.39 J. E. Tumblin Ins. Co. 17.05 New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Humane Soc.50.00 City of Edgewater-Waterworks & Sewer 2.50 Watkins,Ford, Inc. 29.32 Kenneth G. Cooper 7.50 Lake1 and--Truck Equi pplent 17.92 Coronado Concrete Products 40.00 Roy Po~s Jack Service 44.QO Gulf Triple Service Station 36.14 Ruth Driskel - Library Maintenance 10.00 Hanson & McCallister, Inc. 45.00 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. 4.95 Charles A. Hall 362.50 Water & Sewer Department New Smyrna Plumbing Supplies, Inc. 2.02 City of Edgewater-Waterworks & Sewer 7.50 Gulf Oil Products 4.00 Prentiss Hardware Co. 35.00 City Auto Supply 2.60 Coronado Paint Co. 22.52 Motion duly made by Councilman Walls that 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. Page 1 of 5 pages n U ,. Q o u OFFICERS REPORTS Certification of Posting dated March 24, 1967 was read. C e r t i f i cat ion 0 f Po s tin g d ate d Mar c h 21, 1 967 was re a dL COMMUNICATIONS A letter was read from Mrs. W. H. 01ton commending Chief Witmeyer and the Police Department for thetr response to her call and service performed while she was away. Also hoping the street light about her home would be made brighter. Mice Mayor Lodico stated the new lights with more brightness will be in service soon and new lights are planned to be in- stalled in area behind Fat BoyAs Restaurant. A letter of resignation was read from Police Officer John N. Rich, effective as of March 31, 1967. A letter of resignation was read from Marie Robinson, Deputy City Clerk, effective as of April 3rd, 1967. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 535 TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF POLICE OFFICER JOHN N. RICH,ijIS SERVICES BEING TERMINATED AS OF APRIL 1, 1967, WITH THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA. The above ordinance was read in full by City Attorney~Ha11 and motion duly made by Councilman Walls this ordinance by adopted, seconded by Councilman Bebbington and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of the said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. Upon motion Bebbington; reading was immediately 3rd, 1967. duly made by Councilman Walls, seconded by Councilman the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second waived and the Ordinance was ordered put into effect at the regular meeting of the City Council held April The roll call vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 536 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MARIE E. ROBINSON AS DEPUTY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND TERMINATING HER SERVICES AS SAID DEPUTY CLERK AS OF APRIL 3rd, 1967. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington 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 the said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll Call vote was unanimous. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington, seconded by Councilman Walls, the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second readingwas waived and the Ordinance was ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of the City Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. Page 2 of 5 pages n U ,.... o o u ORDINANCE NO. 537 HIRING AND EMPLOYING PATRICIA ANN SPENCER AS A CLERK FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOUUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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 Bebbington, and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, at the regular meeting of said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington, seconded by Councilman Walls, the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived and the Ordinance ordered put into effect immediateJy at the regular meeting ot the City Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 175 APPOINTING AND DESIGNATING JACOB LODICO AS SUPERVISOR OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER. The above resolution was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington this Resolution 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 the said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 538 REQUIRING CONNECTION WITH THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM; PROMULGATING DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS; PROMULGATING RATES TO BE CHARGED THEREFOR; OUTLINING MEANS OF ENFORCING PAYMENT FOR SEWER SERVICE; PROMULGATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM, SETTING FORTH MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITING FREE SEWER SERVICE; AND PROMULGATING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Bebbington this Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Walls. Questions from the floor were then called for. Mr. Armstrong asked if it wouldn*t be a detriment to the City of Edgewater to charge for the 8 inch pipe whether used or not. Mr. Groover answered that 8 inch pipe is specified by the State Board of Health and if any pd~~~above that size is used, the City of Edgewater stands the excess cost. This is a service pipe and not the main sewer line. Mrs. Hazel Ledbetter asked why the Trailer Parks had to pay the sewer bill if space occupants were not occupying the year round. Vice Mayor Lodico answered that they have a reduced charge of $1.20 compared to homeowners of $3.50. Mr. Grant Hoover raised the question of these people paying on unoccupied spaces because they have "investment property". Vice Mayor Lodico respond~d~ag~in with the fact they already have reduced rates. Page 3 of 5 pages '" u ,., o o u . This Ordinance was then passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida. at the regular meeting of said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Walis, seconded by Councilman Bebbington the requirement of the reading of said Ordinance upon second reading was waived and the Ordinance was ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of the City Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER ORDINANCE. City Attorney Hall read the complete Ordinance. Mr. Tom Groover, City Engineer, said the Ordinance is the same as the one passed four years ago with one change. This change is on commercial buildings. He said there have been some misunderstandings and misbi11ings so we are trying to clarify the ordinance. On questions from the floor, Mr. Palmateer asked about the charge of $7.00 on water being reconnected. Mr. Groover stated that the new rates areffor new customers, and it went up a little. Mr. Hoover asked why the City didn't pay 6 per cent interest on deposits. Mr. Groover stated that the State of Florida doesn't require it, and most of the cities of Florida did not pay interest. Councilman Bebbington made the statement that the second reading be held at the next Council meeting on April 17, 1967. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk read a certification of bids received on a new garbage truck. Gaynon Iron Works Florida Equipment Co. of Orlando $11 ,215.00 10,137.00 Motion duly made by Councilman Walls we tentatively accept the bid of the Florida Equipment Co. pending acceptance of specifications. Councilman Bebbington seconded the motion and by vote CARRIED. City Clerk read certification of unappropriated funds available for purchase of a garbage truck. MISCELLANEOUS A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN EDGEWATER, FLORIDA DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 16-22, 1967. The above Proclamation was read in full by City Attorney Hall and motion duly made by Councilman Walls this Proclamation be adopted. seconded by Councilman Bebbington and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, athtne regular meeting of said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The roll call vote was unanimous. Page 4 of 5 pages rr U o o ,. u , .,; . Councilman Walls made a motion that the City Clerk place bids for steel shelving for the Library, to be returned by April 17, 1967. Councilman Bebbington seconded the motion and was passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, at the regular meeting of said Council held April 3rd, 1967. The'roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Ray Shambora asked what progress was being made in getting a Mayor for the City. I Vice Mayor Lodico stated that we were having an election on May 16,1967. In answer to a question asked by Dana Armstrong at a previous Council meeting whether the City had checked to see if there would be an increase in the Insurance cost if more people used the Shuffleboard Courts, Vice Mayor Lodico stated that we are fully insured with no increase in premium if anything is added. There being no further business, motion duly made by Councilman Walls we now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Bebbington; and there were no objections. Minutes taken by Patricia Spencer. Time 9:05 P.M. ~ ATTEST: ~el 71~ ~ -.. Page 5 of 5 pages