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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEW~IER,
FLORIDA HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1968.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor William H. Cairnie at 7:30
P.M. on February 5,1967.
ROLL CALL
Mayor William H. Cairnie
Councilman Francis H. Norman
Councilman David C. Ledbetter
Councilman George M. Dimm
Councilman Calvin R. Dietz
City Attorney Charles A. Hall
City Clerk Elsie L. Ward
Deputy Clerk Genevieve Rosecrans
Police Chief Herman M. Witmeyer
Present
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Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Danuabyr15th, 1968 and the
Minutes of Special Meeting of January 29, 1968 of the City
Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida were presented to each
Councilman for his approval. Motion was duly made by Councilman
Norman that these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by
Councilman Dimm and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was
unanimous with the exception of Councilman Ledbetter.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
General Government
Standard Oil Co. 2.50
Florida Power & Light CO. 755.85
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. 72.85
News-Journal Corp. 12.10
Watkins Ford 135.71
Gulf Oil Products 903.20
Edgewater Motors 1}9~38
Goodyear Service Stores 451.12
J. E. Burke Co. 291.08
W.K. Robinson 240.00
Vo1usia Co. Police Chiefs Assoc. 50.00
State Tractor &Equip. Co. 74.28
C. Cubu Typewriter Repairs 25.50
Graham-Jones Paper Co. 12.50
Gordon's Printing & Dupl. Service 12.50
George Stuart Inc. 37.44
Volusia Co. Public Libraries 165.22
Fat Boys Bar-B-Q 20.60
Williams Garage 8.00
Dwight's Office Supplies 2.99
W. S. Darley & Co. 20.40
Stevens Lock Shop 14.35
Shafer Electric Co. !4.69
City Edgewater-Waterworks & Sewer 5.00
Xerox Corp. 37.90
Board of County Commissioners 33.00
Smokey's Automotive Service 1.76
Florida East Coast Railway Co. 10.00
Pitney-Bowes, Inc. 32.00
City of Edgewater-Petty Cash Fund 3.53
New Smyrna Plumbing Supplies, Inc. 39.63
Charles A. Hall 77.64
George M. Dimm _ 5.00
Central Electric Supply Co. 97.41
3675.13
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WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
Florida Power & Light Co.
Flygt Corp.
Smith & Loveless
Davis Meter & Supply Co.
Indian River Gas Co.
National Chemsearch Corp.
Gordon's Printing & Dupl. Service
The Foxboro Co.
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paul Ream
Wallace & Tiernan & Co.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Shafer Electric Co.
Jones Chemicals, Inc.
Orlando Armature Works, Inc.
City of Edgewater
Advanced Technology, Inc.
City of Edgewater-Petty Cash Fund
284.25
41. 50
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42.84
4.76
91. 20
339~:50
16.59
33.50
30.41
5.50
7'7;04
19.50
97.~0
105.37
6.00
17.90
3.~6
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Motion was duly made by Councilman Norman that these bills be paid
and be made a part of the Minutes, seconded by Councilman Ledbetter
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call vote was unanimous.
OFFICERS' REPORTS
Certification of POSTING dated January 15, 1968 and January 31,
1968 was read.
Police report for January, 1968 was read.
Clerk's Cash Statement for January was read.
Budget Report for January, 1968 was read.
Library Report for January, 1968 was read.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter was read from Mr. Norris J. Moosa regarding paving of
Eaton Road and Hill Street and asking immediate attention to
this request.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dimm that this paving would
be number 2 on the list, to be done this Spring, seconded by
Mayor Cairnie, and by vote CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous.
A letter fromtthe Salt Water Fishing Association was read.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dietz, to send a letter to
them voicing our support, and also to refer the letter to the
Chamber of Commerce, seconded by Councilman Dimm and by vote
CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous.
A letter from the Hawks Park Club was read, relative to Police
Dispatching.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dietz to file this letter for
further consideration, and seconded by Councilman Dimm and by
vote CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous.
A letter of resignation from Patricia Spencer was read.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dimm to accept Mrs. Spencer's
resignation with regret. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Norman and by vote CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous.
A letter of resignation from Kelsey Strock was read.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dimm to accept Mr. Strock's
resignation with regret. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dietz,
and by vote CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous.
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A letter from Magnuson, statin~ that they had no available land that would
be suitable for Little League aseball was read.
A letter from Insurance Company of North America, regarding the appoint-
ment of a Safety Supervisor was read. The Council agreed that a member
of the Council should be appointed to act as Supervisor of Safety.
Motion was duly made by Councilman Dietz, that Councilman Dimm be
appointed to act as Supervisor, seconded by Mayor Cairnie, and by vote
CARRIED. The roll call was unanimous, with the exception of Councilman
DimIn.
A letter from the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, relative to building a
fishing pier at South ~verside Drive and Indian River Blvd. was read.
It was resolved to send a letter to the Planning Board to see if something
could be done to get this going this year.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 589 'ACCEPl1I.NG: RESIGNATION OF PATRICIA SPENCER, AND TERMIN-
ATING HER EMPLOYMENT AS A CLERK EFFECTIVE FEImUAR:Y 1, 1968.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon
motion duly made by Councilman Dimm, this Ordinance be adopted, seconded
'By Councilma,n Dietz and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater. Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held February 5,
1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Dimm, seconded by Councilman Ledbetter
the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived, and
the Ordinance ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting
of the City Council held February 5, 1968. The roll call vote was unan-
imous.
ORDINANCE NO. 590 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN SALARY TO SUE BLACKWELL.
A DEPUTY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING
RAISING HER SALARY FROM $225.00 PER MONTH TO $250.00 PER MONTH EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 1968.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon motion
duly made by Councilman Dimm this Ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Councilman Dietz and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held February 5,
1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Upon motion made by Councilman Ledbetter. seconded by Councilman DimIn. the
requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived and the
Ordinance ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of
the City Council held February 5. 1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 591 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN SALARY TO RUTH SEDGWICK. A
CLERK IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER. FLORIDA. AND
AUTHORIZING RAISING HER SALARY FROM $ 300.00 PER MONTH TO $ 3.50. 00 PER
MONTH EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1. 1968.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon motion
duly made by Councilman Ledbetter this Ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Norman and passed by vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater. Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held February .5,
1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Dimm. seconded by Councilman Norman.
the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived and
the Ordinance ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of
the City Council held February 5. 1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NO. 592 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN SALARY TO ElSIE L. WARD,
CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF EOOEWATER, FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING RAISING
HER SALARY FROM $350.00 PER MONTH EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1,1968.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon
motion duly made by Councilman Dimm this Ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Qietz and passed by vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, F'lorida at the regular meeting of said Council held February
5, 1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Upon l-fotion duly made by Councilman Dimm, seconded by Councilman Dietz, the
requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived and the
Ordinance ordered put into effect immediately at the regular meeting of the
said Council held February 5, 1968. The roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 593 ACCEPrING THE DEED OF EOOEWATER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION,
INC. DEEDING CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF EOOEWATER, FLORIDA.
The above Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon motion
duly made by Councilman Dietz this Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Council-
man Ledbetter and passed by vote of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held February 5,
1968.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Ledbetter, seconded by Councilman
Dietz, the requirement of reading Ordinance upon second reading was waived
and the Ordinance ordered put into effect immediately at the regular
meeting of the City 6ounci1 held February 5, 1968. The roll call vote was
unanimous.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 221 HIRING AND APPOINTING NORMAN McCALL AS SPECIAL POLICE-
MAN FOR THE CITY OF EOOffioJATER, FLORIDA AND SETTING HIS COMPENSATION.
The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon
motion duly made by Councilman Norman this Resolution be adopted,
seconded by Councilman Dietz and passed by vote of the City Council of
the City of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council
held February 5, 1968.
RESOLUTION NO. 222 APPOINTING AND ..DESIGNATING GENEVIEVE ROSECRANS AS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF EOOEWATER, VOWSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND SETTING FORTH HER DUTIES AND COMPENSATION.
The above Resolution was read in full by City Attorney Hall and upon
motion duly maf!e by Councilman Norman this Resolution be adopted, seconded
by Councilman .l.'imm and passed by vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida at the regular meeting of said Council held February
5, 1968.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
MISCELLANEOUS
None
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After this business was concluded, Mr. Jacob Lodico addressed the
Council, bringing up the subject of the dismissal of Patrolman
Michael McCumber. He asked that the letter of resignation written
by Patrolman McCumber be read. After some discussion, Mayor
Cairnie asked the City Clerk to read the letter.
Mrs. Nell Jones asked about the length of time which should be
given before a special meeting is held. City Attorney Hall said the
public is entitled to attend the official meeting of the City
Council, but when an emergency occurs it isn't always possible to
inform the press.
Mr. Ray Shambora, 1~15 Juniper Drive, said that when there was
insufficient time to notify the press, the local radio stations
would carry the announcement.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by
Councilman Ledbetter, and seconded by Councilman Dietz.
Minutes taken by Genevieve Rosecrans.
Time 8:30 P.M.
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