10-02-1961 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY 1 FLORIDA, HELD OCT. 2, 1961.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida,
held October 2nd, 1961 was called to order by Mayor Crawford C. Shaeffer
at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Crawford C. Shaeffer
Councilman G. V. Beck
Councilman S. A. Seng, Sr.
Councilman R. P. Smith, Sr.
Councilman D. T. Armstrong
City Clerk F. F. Dippery
City Att'y J. E. Chisholm
Police Chief F. H. Norman
Fire Chief C. F. Garlick
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Sept. 18th, 1961 were presented to
each Councilman for his approval. Motion duly made by Councilman Beck these
minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Seng and by vote
CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Gulf Oil Co.
Dwight's
Davis Meter & Supply
Addressograph-Multigraph Co.
Jones Chemicals, Inc.
H. ~ w. B. Drew Co.
Stevens Lock Shop
Lloyd Cox Co.
H. W. Wilson Co.
Baker & Taylor Co.
Richfield Service Station
City of New Smyrna Beach
Charley's Welding Shop
John Diebler
$1.27
10.65
91.56
.25
64.13
61.27
4.00
2.50
12.00
4.42
4.75
525.10
62.32
9.26
Motion duly made by Councilman Smith these bills be paid and be made a part
of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Beck and by vote CARRIED. Roll call
vote being as follows:-
Councilman Beck
Councilman Seng
Councilman Smith
Councilman Armstrong
Mayor Shaeffer
COMHUNICATIONS
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Letters were read from Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department and John Swartz.
OFFI GERS REPORTS
The Clerk read the Building Inspectors report for the month of September, 1961.
RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION GRANTING UNTO FLORIDA PO~oJER AND LIGHT COMPANY 1 A FLORIDA CORP-
ORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY POWER AND ELECTRICITY
TO THE ENTIRE CITY OF EDGEI'lATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The above Resolution was read by Attorney Chisholm and discussion followed
before any action taken.
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Question by Councilman Beck, to what extent are we liable if we pass
this Resolution? Attorney Chisholm stated the Charter prohibits an
exclusive Franchise, and to what extent you would be liable would be
for the Courts to decide. Councilman Beck stated he doubted we can
pass this resolution as long as we have this contract with New Smyrna
and I do not think we should stick our necks out. Councilman Smith
stated when the meeting was held at New Smyrna Beach they as much as
told us a suit would be started and it would be continued until the
contract ran out. We would have a nice bill to pay, and it is just
regretable we have this contract. Councilman Armstrong stated we do
not have an exclusive Contract with New Smyrna Beach or Florida Power
and Light Company. The contract with New Smyrna Beach states they will
furnish electricity for Municipal purposes, Street Lights and Traffic
Lights, and I agree New Smyrna Beach gives Florida Power and Light Co.
permission to cross their lines in areas where they cannot serve the
City and this Resolution removes restrictions restricting them to the
area that they served at the time the Franchise went into effect.
Councilman Beck stated as long as this contract with New Smyrna Beach
exists in certain parts of the City we cannot allow Florida Power &
Light Company to come into this area, therefore I move this Resolution
be tabled, seconded by Councilman Seng.
Mayor Shaeffer then ask Attorney Chisholm if this would allow Florida
Power & Light Co. to go down a street with lines. Attorney Chisholm
stated this would be a question for a court to settle.
ORDINAIIJCFS
ORDINANCE #285, REGULATING THE ESTABLISIDiJENT OF TRAILER PARKS, THE
LICENSE FEE FOR SUCH PARKS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF.
The above Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Chisholm and motion
duly made by Councilman Seng this ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Councilman Armstrong and passed by vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida, at the regular meeting of said Council held
October 2nd, 1961. Roll call vote being Unanimous.
Upon Motion duly made by Councilman Beck, seconded by Councilman Seng
and carried, the requirement of reading said ordinance upon second
reading was waived and the ordinance was ordered put upon final passage.
Passed by vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida,
at the regular meeting of said Council held October 2nd, 1961 and approved
as provided by law, the vote of said Council being as follows:-
Councilman Beck
Councilman Seng
Councilman Smith
Councilman Armstrong
Mayor Shaeffer
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEl'l BUSINESS
Letter from Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department pertaining to calls out-
side the City Limits. Mayor Shaeffer stated he would make it a point to
attend the next meeting of this organization and explain the Ordinance to
them.
Letter from Mr. Swartz asking consideration for zoning the back part of
his property for Business. Mayor Shaeffer stated this would be turned
over to the Zoning Board for recommendations.
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NEVi BUSINESS
Mr. Warren Gunther ask for the floor. He stated two samples of Brochure's
has been presented and had been turned dovm as there was no money in the
Budget for them. Of course it is up to you gentlemen to decide. These
brochures are not for the Chamber of Commerce, but for the City. We cannot
ask business men to contribute as they already bear their share of expenses.
We have about 20 cards right now asking for Brochures and we only have about
three left. With this Nova Project coming so close to us, we certainly need
such advertising. Mayor Shaeffer stated by no means was this a dead issue,
but at the present time there was no money available. Councilman Beck stated
as soon as we have a definite statement from DeLond on Tax revenue to be re-
ceived we probably; will have the money.
Mr. Zeilman ask if the cleaning of canals was finished. He stated part was
cleaned and then the gradall moved out. They only cleaned South of 30th St
and I request you to make a tour of this district and determine what has yet
to be done. Councilman Beck stated we were now restricted to only spending
$500 aithout bids and the grad all was put in to do $500 of work. Councilman
Armstrong stated the Mosquito Control could not reach these particular spots,
but they would take over after these spots were cleaned. Mr. Zeilman also
ask about stop signs on blind corners. He stated he had an accident on 30th
Street at the R.R. and there was damage to both cars. He stated a palm tree
obstructed the view and I was told 30th street was a through street. This
is to be investigated by Councilman Armstrong. Mayor Shaeffer stated Chief
Norman and Mr. Scofield were to get together and decide on which were through
streets. Mr. Scofield stated Juniper and Orange and vlillow Oak at some future
date were the North and South Streets ;icked and Indian River Boulevard and
30th Street were the East and West streets picked.
Mrs. Edith Peck ask if she would be furnished with a copy of Ordinance on
Trailers that was just passed. She was assured the Clerk would furnish her
with a copy.
Councilman Smith stated he had a question before closing. He stated he had
14 years experience in sports advertising, also errosion board and different
things and also that 2~ mills is taxed in Daytona Beach for such advertising.
The bids for Brochures should have been in earlier. However, I have attended
the meetings of the Chamber and vie talked about Brochures 5 or 6 months ago
and if we could have had an estimate then, we would have provided for it in
the budget. Councilman Armstrong stated he believed thru reassessment we
are going to receive enough to appropriate money for this advertising program,
but we must have bids if they amount to more than $500. I am willing to go along
with these brochures as it is good advertising.
Mr. Gunther stated they had two bids on these Brochures and was sorry and it
was regrettable they did not submit them earlier.
There bming no further business Councilman Beck moved we do now adjourn,
seconded by Councilman Armstrong and by vote CARRIED.
Time 8:10 P.I.f.
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