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Gene Sciullo, 633 Starboard Avenue discussed the amendment request and it's possible effects on the
community; and is against amending the Future Land (Ise Map.
Linda Walsh, 731 Navigators Way discussed Edgmarer Landings contributions to the City, and
volunteerism; the amendment request and its possible effects on the community; and is against
amending the Future Land Use Map.
Douglas Caniif, 210 W. Putman Grove Road discussed conservation programs, the intercostal
waterway, and tales; and a against amending the Future Land Use Map.
Chuck Martin, 105 Cherry Wood Lane discussed children in the areq and the amendment request; its
possible eff cis on the community, and is against amending the Future Land Use Map.
Mayor Ignastak closed the public hearing, and called for a vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to not amend
the Future Land Use Map for that parcel of property. The MOTION was APPROVED br
the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Beunington, Councilman Blazi
and Councilmen Conroy
j. 2015-0-23 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-23; Charlie Faulkner, applicant, requesting
an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include property located east of
U.S. Highway land west of Edgewater Landings as R-5 (High Density
Residential).
City Manager Barlow stated since it was decided not to change the Future Land Use Map regarding
the larger parcel, it makes the agenda item requesting rezoning null and void, and that, for the
record.- there is no need to hear the ordinance.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
g. 2015-0-20 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-20; Charlie Faulkner, applicant, requesting
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to
designate property located east of U.S. Highway I and west of Edgewater
Landings as High Density Residential with Conservation Overlay
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation, and discussed the initial request of high density
commercial designation; amending the Ordinance to reflect Commercial, with Conservation
Overlay; and giving the property owner, or his representative an opportunity to speak.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-20 into the record
City Manager Barlow stated for the recordd the initial request was to designate that parcel of land
through the Future Land Use Map designation as high density commercial; recommended making it
consistent with the rest of the properties adjacent to that, is to do a Future Land Use Map
designation of Commercial, with conservation Overlay instead; and that representative for the
owner, Charlie Faulkner is present.
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Charlie Faulkner, 139Palmetto Avenue complimented the City of Edgewater staff for their "top
shelf' support through the entire process; discussed doing projects in dozens of jurisdictions, the
City having an outstanding staff and Planning and Zoning board,being disappointed in the dectsion,
but respecting the Council for doing what they think is the right thing for their community; they have
no objection to the motion on the table; and that zoning a a very complex issue; previous zoning
driving communities in the wrong direction; feels the Council made a mistake in their decision, in as
fir as the academics of inning; and encouraged the Council to read as much as they can in the
library about the benefits to a community for mixed use zoning.
Mayor Ignasi sk opened the public hearing.
Douglas Canis, 210 W. Putnam Grove Road discussed the conservation easement, and saying no to
any plans for afumre toll bridge in the area.
Mayor Igrmsiak closed the public hearing.
Mayor Ignasiak recessed the meeting for a 10 minute break at 8:00 p.m
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2015O-20, with the designation of the property as Commercial with
Conservation Overlay. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Igmsiak, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilmen Blari
and Councilman Conroy
Mayor Ignastak recessed the meeting for a 10 minute break at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Ignaatak called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m.
h. 2015-0-21 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-21; Charlie Faulkner, applicant, requesting
an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include property located east of
U.S. Highway land west of Edgewater Landings as R-5 (High Density
Residential).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 1015-0-21 into the record
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation, and stated that based on occurvrces earlier in the
evening, where Council did not change the zoning class canon of the adjacent land, it is now stgQ's
recommendation to that the property be zoned as a B-3 (Highway Commercial).
Mayor Ignostak opened the public hearing.
Douglas Caniif, 210 W. Putnam Grove Road discussed drainage on the property and under US];
new power lines and poles; oyster shells being dumped in the river, area conservation; and looking
at the long term picture, and plan.
Mayor Ignastak closed the public hearing
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Conroy, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2015-0-21 with the stipulation that the amendment to the Official Zoning
Map for property located east of US Highway 1 and west of Edgewater Landing as B-3
(Highway Commercial) . The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Igresiak, Councilwomen Power, Councilwomen Bennington, Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conmy
k. 2015-R-117 Tentative Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Finance Director John McKinney made a staff report, and stated that according to Florida State
Statutes, including chapter 200.065, the City Council shall adopt a tentative Voted Debt Service
Millage Rate, prior to the adoption of a tentative budget, and requested a motion for Council to
approve a tentative Voted Debt Service Millage Rate of .0486for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, which
covers the principal and interest of the 2005 voted debt service for the animal shelter.
Councilwoman Power asked what last year's voted debt service millage rate was, and Mr. McKinney
replied that this year's rate actually came down from last year's due to taxable value.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
adopt a Tentative Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 with a
millage rate of .0486. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5. Mayor Ignasiak, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilman Blut
and Councilman Conroy
L 2015-R-118 Tentative Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Finance Director John McKinney made a staff report, and stated that according to Florida State
Surma, including chapter 200.065, the City Council shall adopt a tentative operating millage rate
of 6.70 for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Councilman Conroy discussed the plan to gtve employees a 3% across the board raise; employees
that are paying for dependent coverage absorbing the increase in casts for dependent care coverage;
the City absorbing dependent health care costs; proposed taking the funds to cover dependent health
care costs out of the City's reserve fund,and replacing the reserve fund that was used, with the
$250,000 that the City is expected io get back during the year.
City Manager Barlow asked Councilman Conroy to hold that discussion for the very next agenda
item, at which time Council can discuss the operational budget.
Mayor Ignastak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve the
Tentative Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 of 6.7 mils. The MOTION
was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilnun Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
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