07-20-1959 - Regular
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REGULAR HEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ElX}E'ivATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HELD JULY 20th, 1959
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, held
July 20th, 1959, was called to order by }myor George O. Sedgwick at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
~myor George O. Sedgwick
Councilman H. W. Broga
Councilman C. C. Shaeffer
Councilman R. J. Henry
Councilman B. Farrell
City Clerk Frank F. Dippery
Deputy Clerk Kathryn B. O'Connell
City Attorney John E. Chisholm
Police Chief F. H. Norman
Fire Chief Fred Garlick
PRESENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
ABSENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
ABSENT
The ~linutes of the Regular Meeting held July 6th, 1959 were presented to each
Councilman for his approval. Motion by Councilman Broga these minutes stand
approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Gulf Oil Corporation
Sun Oil Company
Florida Power & Light Co.:
Street Lights
vJater Dep't.
Sol-Ray Supplies
Dewis Radiator Service
Wallace & Tiernan, Inc.
Gulf Oil Corporation
Linquist Paint & Building Supplies
Southern Bell Telephone
OFFICERS' REPORTS
$140.98
26.94
59.07
114.34
23.72
11.50
48 .30
24.55
43.00
5.65
The Deputy Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget Report, also
the Police Department Report for the month of June 1959.
RESOLUTIONS - None
ORDINANCES
In reference to an ordinance the Council had requested Attorney Chisholm to
draw up, the Attorney said it was necessary to have a clarification of the
definition of 'Contractor'. After varied opinions from the audience, the
}myor stated that he ~mnts progress in this City, and does not want anything
that would put a damper on it. The Attorney suggested that the Council meet
\iLth the contractors. Councilman Broga stated that since the $1,000 bond had
been required there had been no trouble. Councilman FarreLl suggested that a
higher bond be required; Councilman Shaeffer said he would go along ~uth
Councilman Farrell, that the bond be higher.
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Councilman Shaeffer made a motion that the bond for General Contractors be
$10,000; seconded by Councilman Farrell, roll call vote:
Councilman Broga YEA.
Councilman Shaeffer YEA.
Councilman Henry YEA.
Councilman Farrell YEA.
Hayor Sedgodck YEA.
Building Inspector LaBonde said it would be better to have an amendment to
the ordinance - that all examinations for electrical and plumbing contractors
be written. 1.1ayor Sedg1dck asked that this amendment be made.
}myor Sedg1.uck asked the Council to re-consider the zoning variance they had
granted Hr. Eisenberg and Hr. Gantz at the previous Council meeting 1.;hen he
had been absent. Councilman Henry said that that meeting "las official or was
not official, and if not, they would hold no more meetings if the }fuyor were
absent. Councilman Shaeffer opposed the action of the }myor in bringing the
watter up again and said he moved that the license be issued, seconded by
Councilman Farrell, roll call vote:
Councilman Broga Yea
Councilman Shaeffer Yea
Councilman Henry Yea
Councilman Farrell Yea
Hayor Sedgwick Nay
Mrs. Gillespie and }trs. Roth were given the floor to speak about the proposed
Nursery school they have planned for pre-school children, 4-5 years old. As
soon as they have contacted the rest of adjoining property owners and have
their approval, the Council are favorable to their plans.
COHNUNICATIONS
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read, inquiring why there is no side-
walk on the North side of Park Avenue by the Prentiss Hardware. Mayor Sedgwick
said that the work was done according to the engineer's specifications and he
would see if the specifications had been followed.
Letter was read from r~. D.C. Ketcham, representing a group of Edgewater Acres
homeovmers, with an attached petition with 117 signatures, asking that the
Council make arrangements to pave Flagler Avenue from its intersection with
Park Avenue, South to Beulah and as much of Lake Avenue, Alice Street and east
and west cross streets as circumstances permit. It also specified that they
mean 'black top' or equivalent.
CouncilFBn Shaeffer suggested that the petitioners meet vuth the City Council
to talk it over. Hayor Sedgi'/ick set the date of :Monday evening, July 27th, at
7:30, at the Community Center, an open meeting for any who are interested.
Mayor Sedgl".ick asked the Attorney to draw up an Ordinance giving the penalty
for damage to fire hydrants.
There being no further business, Councilman Farrell moved we do now adjourn,
seconded by Councilman Shaeffer and by vote CARRIED.
Time 9:10 P.H.
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