03-06-1961 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, FLORIDA, HELD MARCH 6th, 1961.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida,
held March 6th, 1961 was called to order by Mayor Crawford C. Shaeffer at
7:30 P.M.
ROIL 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 Frank F. Dippery
City Att'y John E. Chisholm
Police Chief F. H. Norman
Fire Chief C. Fred Garlick
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Before any business came before the Council, Mayor Shaeffer stated Mr.
Seig was present and had another engagement, so we will hear from him
at this time. He ask Mr. Seig to come forward and explain his agreement
for Water Tank Maintenance. -Upon recommendations of the Engineer's Briley
Wild & Associates he stated his contract would have to be changed from
$400 to $500 per year and 9 years instead of 10 years, as they recommend
that the outside be painted every three years, due to climatic conditions.
The agreement states he is to inspect and make all necessary repairs and
painting once a year. He is to furnish all material used and the City to
be the sole judge of this maintenance. After a question and answer period,
motion was duly made by Councilman Seng the Mayor be authorized to sign
contract for Tank Maintenance for 9 years at a cost of $500 per year. Se-
conded by Councilman Beck and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as
follows:-
Councilman Beck Yea
Councilman Seng Yea
Councilman Smith Yea
Councilman Armstrong Yea
Mayor Shaeffer Yea
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 20th and Special Meeting
held February 24th, 1961 were presented to each Councilman for his approval.
Motion duly made by Councilman Armstrong these minutes stand approved as
submitted, except for one correction to be made on Page 5 of February 20th
meeting. This done the motion was seconded by Councilman Seng and by vote
CARRIED .
BILlS & ACCOUNTS
M & H Valve Fittings Co.
Hill Bros. Tire Co.
Johns }.{anville Corp.
Exum & Collins Oil Co.
J olm W. Dykeman
Magnolia Motor Co.
Volusia Tractor & Implement Co.
New Smyrna Builders Supply Co.
Pitney-Bowes, Inc.
Lloyd Cox Co.
Apopka Products
Prentiss Hardware Co.
sports Center
Dwight's
Bank of New Smyrna
Highway Equipment Co.
Charley's Welding Shop
City of New Smyrna Beach
u u n Prisoner Fees
Edgewater Motors
Nieburger Chevrolet Co.
$602.75
57.02
2,002.26
26.61
48.35
5.52
37.67
3.24
21.60
19.34
125.00
B4.72
75.25
7.55
7.70
18.4B
3.00
486.23
16.00
80.83
1,334.86
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Ford's Gulf Service
Best in Children's Books
T. W. Denison & Co.
Bond-Howell Lumber Co.
Fire Ball Light
George stuart
John Deibler
John W. Carter
Bobbs Merrill
Mrs. George Angell
$30.00
1.70
2.54
103.39
38.25
20.36
5.33
35.00
4.61
2.97
Motion duly made by Councilman Armstrong these bills be paid and be
made a part of the minutes,seconded by Councilman Smith and by vote
CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Beck Yea
Councilman Seng Yea
Councilman Smith Yea
Councilman Armstrong Yea
Mayor Shaeffer ' Yea
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters were read from the following:- Florida State Road Department.
Mrs. Marion Wilcken and Mr. Wetzel and residents back of Tropical Blossom
Honey Company.
OFFICERS REPORTS
The Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget Report for the
month of February, 1961. Also the Librarian's Report and the Building
Inspectors Report for the month of February, 1961.
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCES
None
PROCLAMATION
AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION designating March 15th to 18th, 1961
as American Legion Birthday Week.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Application for New Business for Libby Berry, liB Francis Drive. Mayor
Shaeffer stated there would be a 5 day waiting period. This is out of the
Commercial Zone and will be turned over to the Zoning Board for their re-
commendations.
Letter from Mrs. Wilcken. Mayor Shaeffer stated he had personally contacted
Mr. Ford and ask him to place cars so they would not shut off 'view of the
Patio Restaurant and this he agreed to do.
I also contacted Mr. Dave McGinnis regarding the refuse from the Honey Plant.
First I want to say that Mr. Conrad's name was stricken from the signers of
this complaint, as this does not pertain to him and he had no reason to sign.
Mr. MCGinnis promised me faithfully this would be taken care of at once and
the old trailer will be moved tomorrow.
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Regarding the survey on drainage in Florida Shores, Mayor Shaeffer stated
this would not be taken up as the two figures turned in were so far apart
there must be some mistake or they were not figuring on the same thing.
M~or Shaeffer stated the culvert under the Railroad would be completed
tomorrow. Councilman Smith ask about the two different sizes of pipe
under Park Ave. I would recorrunend that the two pipes be the same to take
care of the flow. Mayor Shaeffer stated he had contacted Mr. Saxon and
he had promised the proper drainage would be put under Park Ave. as soon as
the culvert under the railroad is in. Councilman Armstrong stated he had
drawings of the proper pipe and drainage for Park Ave. made by a competent
engineer and I would like to have them submitted for Mr. Saxon's approval.
Mayor Shaeffer stated he would see that Mr. Saxon gets them.
Councilman Armstrong stated there had been no work done on the Florida Shores
Pier as yet. M~or Shaeffer stated he had instructed Mr. Cox to get this
work done as soon as possible.
Mr. Carter: A year ago I went to work making a ball field for our youngsters
to have a place to play ball. I have heard remarks about the City dlD'Ilping
dirt on this field when it is on private property. This is a temporary set
up for them to practice until the other field is completed. This is not for
only a few youngsters, but all the youngsters of Edgewater. Councilman Beck
stated if any more remarks were made to sent them to him and he would tell
them. If the City is broke and cannot pay for something like this for our
youngsters, I will pay for it rrwself. Hr. Carter stated the back stop was in
on the new field and already for sod. He stated it would take about 3000 ft.
of sod at 4i per square. Mr. Brown stated it would be much cheaper to put it
in by contract as the man he has a contract with uses his own equipment for
leveling, filling, etc for 5i~ per square and puts top soil over and then rolls.
Mrs. Murton: About the Monday night song fest and dance. The people putting
on the sing and dance on Monday evenings do it free of charge and it is open
to everyone. We have people coming from allover this area. Everyone is co-
operating except the Board of Governors. Mrs. Wohl received a letter today
stating the charge for the large hall would be $7.50 beginning tonight and it
has already been advertised as a free dance. Also she could not use it only
on Monday evening and the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings she could not start until
after the Council meeting. On March 25th a Hobby Show is planed and also on
Thursday night a free dance class has been advertised. There are from 200 to
250 people attend these gatherings and if these people are willing to give their
time and energy I feel it should be free. Other cities furnish free e~tertainment.
Mayor Shaeffer stated this was up to the Board of Governors as they have full
control of the building. I interfered once and got rrw fingers slapped and I
will support this board of governors 100% as they are doing an excellent job.
r>1r. Grafton:- I will stick rrw neck out and say the Edgewater Chamber of
Corrunerce will pay for tonight so that something can be worked out before another
meeting night.
Others discussed this pro and can from the floor.
City to underwrite this project.
One suggestion was for the
Councilman Beck was in favor of the City underwriting this, if necessary.
Councilman Seng ask about a free will offering. You say they have between
200 and 250 attend, so if each one put in just 5i they could still have a good
time and I am sure 5~ would not break anyone. I feel we should go along with
the Board of Governors and if they feel they should charge, then charge them.
Mr. Frantzen: I am the only board member here. Other organizations have to
pay for the use of the building. If you let one have it free they would all
expect to have it free. The building has a big upkeep and someone has to pay
for it. I do not see any of the people that attend these dances coming on
Tuesday night when we have bingo. This is the way we get out money to keep
this building running.
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Councilman Smith: The Board of Governors are elected to take care of
the Building and approved by the City Council, and I agree with this
board, if one pays, all should pay. If the City underwrites this, it
should come out of the recreation fund.
Councilman Armstrong: Mrs. Wohl should be complimented for her good
program. She has worked hard and done a wonderful job. They are
corning here from allover to attend these functions. The Board of
Governors regulate the charges. If necessary I would agree to sub-
siding this cost as I would hate to see this done away with. They have
no dues like other organizations. I would suggest the board meet with
the City Council and invite Mrs. Wohl to work out some solution.
Mr. Frantzen stated he would call a special meeting of the Board and he
was sure something could be worked out.
There being no further business Councilman Armstrong moved we do now
adjourn, seconded by Councilman Beck and by vote CARRIED.
Time 8:50 P.M.
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