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09-12-2022 - Regular104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes City Council 6:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, September 12, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCATION Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow, and Councilman Jonah Powers Present:5 - City Attorney Aaron Wolfe, City Manager Glenn Irby, City Clerk Bonnie Zlotnik, and Assistant to the City Clerk Monique Toupin Also Present:4 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.Regular Meeting - January 10, 2022 A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve the January 10, 2022 Minutes. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - b.Regular Meeting - February 7, 2022 A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve the February 7, 2022 Minutes. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - 3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS None at this time. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mike Barnett, 3104 Travelers Palm Drive, owner of Splash-N-Dash Car Wash, asked about the possibility of another car wash going in nearby and expressed concern over it affecting his business. City Manager Irby clarified that something like that would not come before Council as the property in question is legally zoned for that use; they cannot prohibit it. James Collier, 3033 Silver Palm Drive, discussed hurricane shutters, regulations over air bnb's, and streets that need paving. Fire Chief Lariscy explained the reasoning behind the rules regarding the shutters and said it was dealt with on a complaint basis. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Councilman Powers asked what the noise Ordinance stated; Chief Lariscy stated that it depends on zoning and he would have to look it up. 5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA None at this time. 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Power had nothing at this time. Councilwoman Bennington reported that she had received the Land Development Code and felt as though it was convoluted; she asked if it would be possible for Council and the Planning and Zoning Board to sit down and go over the highlights. City Manager Irby asked if it should be done before or after the election; Mayor Thomas suggested after the election. Councilwoman Dolbow reminded everyone that the River Rescue Regatta is this Saturday at Menard May park. Councilman Powers had attended the Police Departments' Summer BBQ and appreciates all that they do for the community; he reported that the YMCA is doing well and has had a very good summer. Mayor Thomas had attended the Police Departments Summer BBQ and expressed his pride over the Police Departments effort to be community friendly. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding 7c. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - a.FDOT High Visibility Education and Enforcement Grant b.Use Agreement between the City of Edgewater Fire Rescue Department & Zoll Data Systems, Inc. c.Utility Rate Study Services Agreement - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. - Additional Funding d.1st Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Special Magistrate Services. e.Renewal of Lime Slurry Hauling and Disposal contract with KAG Specialty Products Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes f.Hart Avenue Drainage and Water Main Improvement Project: Cancel Contract with American Design Engineering Construction, Inc. g.Hart Avenue Drainage and Water Main Improvement Project: Award ITB 22-ES-003 to 2nd Low Bidder GPS Civil Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,030,327 h.Hart Avenue Drainage and Water Main Improvement Project: CEI/Inspection Services Negotiated Scope and Fee Proposal from Top Ranked Firm from RFQ 22-ES-08 i.Additional audit services and implementation consultation related to GASB 87, Leases Councilwoman Dolbow asked why the City was billed an extra $15,500 for the power point and presentation for the study; City Manager Irby explained that there was a scope of service the company was to provide under contract, Staff had requested additional information and it was provided for the added cost of $15,500. The cost was within City Manager Irby's purchasing purview, thus he had approved it. City Manager Irby stated that they are always trying to get the utility bills as affordable as possible and had thought about other ways to do it; they had therefore asked for the company's service and information. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Consent Agenda item 7c. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 4 - No:Mayor Thomas1 - 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2022-O-17: Amending the General Employees’ Retirement Plan by modifying Article VI (When Benefits Start and Distribution of Benefits), Section 6.04(c). City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. There was no staff report as this was a second reading. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Ordinance No. 2022-O-17. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes b.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2022-O-18: Amending the Police Officers’ Pension Plan; providing for the purchase of an Enhanced Multiplier City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record. There was no staff report as this was a second reading. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Powers, to approve Ordinance No. 2022-O-18. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - c.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2022-O-14 - Jeffrey Lariscy, requesting annexation of 11.2± acres of land located at 1805 St. Croix Way City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record. Darren Lear, Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Theresa Collier, 3033 Silver Palm Drive, asked how many houses were to be built there; Mr. Lear answered that it was just one (1). Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Ordinance No. 2022-O-14. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - d.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2022-O-15 - Jeffrey Lariscy, requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use Map to include 11.2± acres of land located at 1805 St. Croix Way as Agriculture with Conservation Overlay City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record. Darren Lear, Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Mayor Thomas asked if Chief Lariscy was expecting water or sewer services, he said no and that the road would be built up to ensure that emergency services could safely pass through. Page 4City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Councilwoman Bennington explained why Chief Lariscy didn't have to come up to the podium to answer questions; Mayor Thomas added that the reason Chief Lariscy has to annex is because due to his role as Fire Chief, he is required to reside in the City. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Bennington to approve Ordinance No. 2022-O-15. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - e.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2022-O-16 - Jeffrey Lariscy, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 11.2± acres of land located at 1805 St. Croix Way as AG (Agriculture). City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record. Darren Lear, Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas asked if there could be chickens and horses on the property; Mr. Lear said yes but only a limited amount. Cynthia Black, 2723 Umbrella Tree Drive, asked if there was greater benefit to being zoned agriculturally versus residential as far as property taxes go; Mr. Lear said only if someone has an agriculture exemption with the County. Councilman Powers clarified that the zoning being requested is already the zoning via the County, it's just being transferred to the City. Mr. Irby said that for tax exemption, Chief Lariscy will have to go to the Property Appraiser as the City doesn't handle that. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by to Ordinance No. 2022-O-16. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - f.Resolution 2022-R-11 Fire Assessment Fee approving Rate of Assessment and Assessment roll City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director and Sandi Neubarth, Consultant from Government Services Group, gave a brief presentation on the estimated net revenue and reminded Council that all the Page 5City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes information provided was based on prior years property values. Ms. Vaissiere made Council aware that based on the information from the certified value received from the Property Appraiser, the millage that would equate to a revenue neutral situation would be 0.3724; formerly it was .5. Councilman Powers asked what that would mean for net zero; Ms. Vaissiere answered that they would be looking at 6.3276 for the millage rate reduction if they were trying to achieve net neutrality. Ms. Neubarth stated that Council and staff had followed all procedures to collect on the tax bill this year pursuant to the City Ordinance and Florida Statue; tonight Council makes the decision to go forward with the $50 fee; they can't go any higher than that but they can go lower or have no fee at all. If they do decided to go forward, it will be on the tax bill. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Councilwoman Dolbow wanted clarification that the 0.3724 millage would lower the millage to 6.3276; Ms. Vaissiere informed her those numbers were based on the revised property values that the Property Appraiser provided the City. Finance staff worked with Ms. Neubarth to calculate what the impact would be to the proposed millage or any changes to the millage. James Collier, 3033 Silver Palm Drive, asked about disabled veterans having to pay the $50 fee; Ms. Neubarth apologized and explained that there had been an error, there were 208 VA exempt parcels that were accidentally included on that trim. They would not be on the final bill; if someone qualifies for 100% VA disability, they will not have the fee on their tax bill. John Pitera Sr, 127 W Connecticut Avenue, asked why this fee is being handled differently than the normal taxing process the State and County have. Ms. Neubarth broke down the process for him and upon his continued confusion, Councilwoman Powers provided a simpler explanation. Mayor Thomas asked approximately how many houses in Edgewater did not pay taxes; Ms. Neubarth answered that it was 800 that pay nothing and about 25% of parcels that have a taxable value of $25,000 or less which means they pay next to nothing. Mayor Thomas expounded that they were trying to make everything even for residents in the City. Councilman Powers further explained to Mr. Pitera that he had received a tax notice and that is why it had included the $50 fee; they are hoping that will be lowered so that it will be net neutral, therefore there will be no impact. Councilwoman Bennington stated that they are simply taking $50 off their Ad Valorem taxes and putting it towards fire services as so many people hadn't been paying anything for it. It's just a transfer of funds. Mr. Pitera asked what's preventing the City from raising the fee next year; Mr. Irby said they could Page 6City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes do that but they would have to go through the same process they are currently going through. Ms. Neubarth said to keep in mind that it is revenue neutral to the City, not each individual property owner. Those who are presently paying no taxes for any of the City services will at least pay the $50 but if the threshold of revenue neutrality, you may pay a little more or a little less. Cindy Black, 2923 Umbrella Tree Drive, expressed concerns over the 6.7% millage rate being too high. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-R-11 and set the Fire Services Assessment Rates as follows: Residential $50.00 Per Dwelling Unit Commercial $0.03 Per Square Foot (capped at 97,000 sq. ft.) Industrial/Warehouse $0.01Per Square Foot (capped at 97,000 sq. ft.) Institutional $0.05 Per Square Foot (capped at 97,000 sq. ft.). The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - g.Resolution No. 2022-R-16: Tentative Edgewater Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Councilwoman Bennington clarified that Ms. Vaissiere just needed direction for what is to be proposed at the next meeting. Ms. Vaissiere said yes, however they would need a motion presently on the millage and the operating budget. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Councilwoman Power asked about the amount of 6.3276; Ms. Vaissiere explained the calculations used to come up with the net neutral revenue for the City. Councilwoman Dolbow stated that the 6.33 would be the millage rate; Ms. Vaissiere explained that if they went from 6.7 to 6.33, it would be a reduction of .37 to the millage. The estimated net reduction in revenue would be approximately $522,583; however management had discussed that the impact would then be to use fund balanced reserves. If they used fund balanced reserves to rebalance, they would get approximately a 28% fund balance reserve level. Councilwoman Dolbow asked if there was a possibility that they could do this without having to dip into the reserves to balance. Ms. Vaissiere deferred to City Manager Irby; he said there was nothing they could recommend. Page 7City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Councilwoman Power commented that the City had been conservative over the last 10 years; it's tax payer money in the reserves and they have a substantial amount. It makes sense to her to do this as a one time thing to even things out. Councilwoman Dolbow asked if the reserves could instead be used for a project that is unfunded; Councilwoman Power explained that doing so would go against what they've been telling residents concerning their $50 fire fee. Councilman Powers added that right now reserves are at 32%; they will drop down to 28% if the millage gets set at 6.33. Ms. Vaissiere agreed but did correct that reserves currently are at 30% after the wage increase included in the budget. Councilman Powers pointed out that 28% in the reserves is still a lot as the City is only required to have 15%. Councilwoman Dolbow inquired over the capital outlay with the general fund and the equipment being bought with it; she wondered if there a way to possibly group all the costs together to get a loan that would get paid off over 10-15 years. That way future residents will also be a part of that payment process as well. Councilwoman Power pointed out that some of them are already loans with Mayor Thomas adding that the interest is the concern there. Councilman Powers felt that because they had been fiscally conservative over the years and the money in the reserves is the tax payers; it doesn't make sense to increase the burden and then just sit on the money. Councilwoman Bennington said she felt she understood where Councilwoman Dolbow was coming from as they do have major projects in the future. Cindy Black, 2923 Umbrella Tree, shared her thoughts over the current and future millage. Councilman Powers said that at this point he's ready to make a motion that the millage be set at 6.33; Councilwoman Power interjected that they are still waiting for the Firefighters for the budget. Ms. Vaissiere informed Council that she has to provide a legal ad to the newspaper that is legally required for the tentative millage and the tentative operating budget; doing so does not lock them into the current numbers. She recommended that Council approve the tentative millage rate of 6.7 and then direct staff to work on getting it down to 6.3 for the next meeting. Ms. Vaissiere requested, if they chose to make any changes to the tentative millage, that Council allow a brief recess as the Resolutions pertaining to that millage would have to be updated; the Resolution also has the rollback rate. She explained that the impact would affect both the general fund and the CRA fund because the CRA matches the millage rate. The operating budget resolution would need amended or revised for the final dollar as well as the two line items for the funds. Further discussion ensued over transparency with the residents and Councilman Powers asked for confirmation that when they return to set the final millage, it will reflect the 6.33. Ms. Vaissiere said if that is the direction given to her this evening, yes. Page 8City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Thomas asked City Attorney Wolfe if he could poll the Council for their decisions; City Attorney Wolfe said yes as it was informal and they were not making a motion. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-16 for the Tentative Edgewater Operating Millage Rate of $6.70 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington and Councilman Powers3 - No:Mayor Thomas and Councilwoman Dolbow2 - h.Resolution No. 2022-R-17: Tentative Edgewater I & S 2005 Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for the Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-17 Tentative Edgewater I & S 2005 Voted Debt Service Millage Rate of $0.0248 for the Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - i.Resolution No. 2022-R-18: Tentative Edgewater I & S 2016 Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for the GO for Parks for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Powers, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-18 for the Tentative Edgewater I & S 2016 Voted Debt Service Millage Rate of $0.1682 for the GO for Parks for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - j.Resolution No. 2022-R-19: Tentative Budget providing for appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. Page 9City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-19 for the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - k.Resolution 2022-R-25 CDBG Disaster Recovery Procurement Policy Rewrite City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Powers, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-25. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - l.Resolution 2022-R-26 Adopting Policies Relating to CD Block Grants City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Councilwoman Power asked if this was a grant that they hadn't been awarded yet; Mr. Irby confirmed it was. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-26. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - m.Resolution 2022-R-27 Adopting policies and procedures for CD Block Grants Mayor Thomas read the Resolution into the record. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Page 10City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Mayor Thomas asked if there was still a Grant Writer on staff; Mr. Irby said yes. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-27. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - n.Resolution 2022-R-28 Policy Relating to City's Financial Management Policy CDBGs City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-28. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS None at this time. 10. OTHER BUSINESS a.SD-2103 - Mark Goldshmidt, requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Air Park Village Darren Lear, Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas asked how many acres the proposed perpetual conservation area would be; Mr. Lear said it was 660 feet in diameter. Mayor Thomas then expressed concern for the eagles nest located on the property; Mr. Lear assured him that it is on said perpetual conservation so it will be there forever as green space. Councilwoman Bennington stated that the acreage will be cut down and Mr. Lear confirmed; that was why they could only fit so many parcels. Mr. Lear also informed Council that these were to be townhomes with a minimum of 4 dwellings per building. Councilwoman Bennington felt as though the 15 foot to the rear of the buildings wasn't enough room Page 11City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes and that if they were 900 square feet as stated in the PUD, people might be unable to do as much with their space. She also expressed concern that there wouldn't be enough parking to accommodate; Mr. Lear informed her that they had them add extra parking to the development for that reason. Joey Posey, 420 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Attorney for the Developer, explained that the platted lots themselves are a little big larger; the 15-foot in the rear of the building is correct, however there is a 40-foot buffer plus a 15-foot building setback. Councilwoman Bennington expressed further concern about the future of the townhomes, referencing similar former developments where there had been issues; Mr. Lear stated that the problem with those may have been the lack of an HOA. Mr. Posey assured that they had taken the time to add in off-site parking to try to accommodate. Mayor Thomas asked about lakes on the property; Mr. Posey said he believed it was a combination of dry and wet retention. Councilwoman Bennington asked about sidewalks; Mr. Lear said they were not going to be in the set back area. Councilman Power confirmed with Mr. Lear that there will be 20 feet of length beside the sidewalk. Mr. Lear informed Mayor Thomas that there were to be 111 livable units; Councilwoman Dolbow asked if the road leading to the development would be expanded, Mr. Lear and Mr. Posey confirmed, with Mr. Irby adding that they were currently reconfiguring the "s" curve to be a four (4) way stop. Councilwoman Dolbow expressed concern over how busy the road may get with the developments; Mr. Posey said that if the City ever planned to expand the road, there should be more than enough space. Councilman Powers asked if there had been a traffic study; Mr. Posey said yes and that it hadn't triggered any issues. Councilman Powers stated that for the record, they were not debating whether or not the project was to be approved at they currently have no legal recourse. Further discussion ensued about the cost of units; the need for diversified housing; the type of unit and the access to the development. Councilwoman Dolbow inquired over the drainage and the possibility that water may flow onto Airpark Road or the homes on the West side; Mr. Posey said that to his understanding, that is what the retention ponds will be utilized for. Cindy Black, 2923 Umbrella Tree Drive, asked if the plan was to still have it be a right turn only at Air Park; Mr. Posey confirmed that it was. Councilwoman Dolbow asked if the pool was to be installed before or after the homes were in place and if there was going to be a privacy fence put in place; Mr. Posey said they might go in Page 12City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes simultaneously but he isn't sure and that he doesn't recall any fencing. John Pitera, 127 W Connecticut Avenue, asked for clarification over the ratio of units to parking spaces; Mr. Posey provided the specific details. Councilman Powers further assured that all units would have their own parking spots with additional parking included. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to approve SD-2103 The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - b.Motion to award and authorize the City Manager to execute contract to Perfect Trades LLC for the Metal Building and Slab for City Clerk Office Space and Storage (ITB 22-ES-10). City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Councilman Powers thinks it's amazing that the only thing the City is paying for is the materials as Staff is doing all the labor. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to award and authorize the City Manager to execute contract to Perfect Trades LLC for the Metal Building and Slab for City Clerk Office Space and Storage (ITB 22-ES-10). The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - c.Ratification of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 630 (LiUNA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. Councilwoman Power thanked Staff for their effort and said it was a three (3) year contract with the agreement that employees can come back in the 2nd and 3rd year to renegotiate their contract. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Powers, to approve Laborers International Union of North America, Local 630 (LiUNA) Collective Bargaining Page 13City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Agreement. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - d.Ratification of the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. City Attorney Wolfe provided a staff report and recommendation. Mayor Thomas asked Police Chief Mahoney how many K9 units the City had; Chief Mahoney said that there were two (2) and one (1) motorcycle unit as well. Mayor Thomas expressed pride over the Police Department. Mayor Thomas asked for public comment. A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes:Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman Powers 5 - 11. OFFICER REPORTS a.City Clerk Nothing at this time. b.City Attorney City Attorney Wolfe provided an update on the Deborah Richards case and the Johnny Ingles case. Mayor Thomas commended City Attorney Wolfe for doing a good job. c.City Manager Nothing at this time. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS Cindy Black, 2923 Umbrella Tree Drive, discussed next month being Domestic Violence Awareness Month and what the City could possibly do to accommodate that. 14. ADJOURN There being nothing left to discuss, Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Page 14City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023 September 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes Monique Toupin, Assistant to the City Clerk. Page 15City of Edgewater Printed on 1/3/2023