06-05-2023 - Regular104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, June 5, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Depew called the meeting to order at 6pm.
Mayor Diezel DePew, Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis, 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
None at this time
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
None at this time.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sue Genthner, 2929 Sabal Palm Drive, suggested a light be put in at Turgot Avenue.
Jeanette Carter, 134 Hibiscus Road, discussed issues with Code Enforcement and feather flags in
Edgewater.
Faye Helton, 1710 India Palm Drive, spoke about an issue with FPL.
Loretta Wells, 141 Shangri La Circle, inquired about flooding issues in her neighborhood.
Sue Beaudoin, 139 Shangri La Circle, discussed the flooding in her home from Hurricane Ian.
Jennifer Fox, 115 E. Turgot Avenue, stated her issues with Development Services; Code
Enforcement and management of the City.
Cynthia Black, 2923 Umbrella Tree Drive, inquired over the Mayors fitness program and a parking
issue at Menard May park. Mayor Depew informed her that the fitness challenge had been canceled
but he would like to reinstate it.
Ed Hearsey, 510 S Riverside Drive, spoke about the issues at Menard May park. Samantha Bergeron,
Parks & Recreation Director, informed the gentleman of the appropriate parking areas and said it
would be looked into.
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Judy Bourdeau, 2916 Oak Trail, stated an issue with the entrance and exit of a development across
from her street.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
continue item 10b to the July 3, 2023 meeting The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Gillis reported that she had attended the Economic Advisory Board meeting and had
shadowed Parks & Recreation Director Samantha Bergeron; multiple Hart Avenue progress
meetings; an event at New Smyrna Beach Middle School; volunteered at the Animal Shelter; spent
two (2) days touring the Parks & Recreation departments; had participated in ride alongs with
Officer Rippeon and Officer Ingram; helped deliver baked goods to the nurses at Advent Health and
to the elementary schools for teachers week with the Police Department; attended the National Day
of Prayer event at Hawks Park; PTA meetings; a staff meeting; toured Creative Pathways
Preparatory Academy and the Lineman College; attended the Southeast Volusia Chamber of
Commerce quarterly membership meeting; spent the day with the Fire Department C shift; went to
the Southeast Volusia Manufacturing and Technology career job fair; an Environmental Services and
Parks & Recreation safety meeting; the state of the hospital meeting for Advent Health; toured the
Farmton property; attended a visioning session; met with Sheriff Chitwood; a TPO meeting; the
League of Cities Annual Service Awards; attended Coffee with the Chief; the Edgefest Laser Light
show; a Memorial Day service; two (2) Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies and the
New Smyrna Beach High Schools graduation ceremony.
Councilwoman Bennington reported that she had attended the Florida League of Cities dinner; the
visioning session; and the Mothers Day event.
Councilwoman Dolbow reported that she attended the quarterly breakfast; the Mothers Day event;
the visioning session; the Edgewater Animal Shelter pack walk. She announced that as of May, it had
been five (5) consecutive months with no discharge into the Indian River Lagoon. She reminded
everyone about the upcoming Fathers Day event and a Summer food service program from June 5th
to August for children under 18; She also attended the Edgewater Amvets ceremony.
Councilman Powers reported that he attended the visioning session; the annual Volusia League of
Cities banquet; and he asked for Councils opinion on flood vulnerability assessments. City Manager
Irby informed them that there was an agenda item pertaining to that.
Mayor Depew reported that he had appeared on WSBB Radio station; had attended a YMCA board
meeting; a meeting with residents of Palmetto Avenue; the National Day of Prayer event; the Mayors
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Roundtable event; at a tourism breakfast at the Brannon Center; presenting the State of the City of
Edgewater; at a political luncheon in Edgewater; the Mothers Day event; a meeting with Chair
Brower; a young leadership event; was a celebrity waiter at Southeast Volusia Chambers afternoon
tea; a Park Avenue community discussion; a Volusia County Economic Development questioning
event; a Daytona Beach Law Enforcement memorial; Edgefests Schools Out YMCA party; a meeting
with Steve Beaman regarding bee mats; spoke at Creative Pathways Preparatory Academy
graduation; was on Jim Cameron's podcast; two (2) ribbon cutting ceremonies; and a real estate
forum.
Mayor Depew asked for an update on the feather flags; Mr. Irby informed Council that no other
City; in Volusia allows them. Council asked for further discussion in the future regarding them.
a.Discussion of the City Manager’s 2022 evaluation, progress and Council direction.
Councilwoman Gillis stated that City Manager Irby does what she asks of him and that she has no
further comments.
Mayor Depew felt, in regards to the City Manager, that there was a lack of communication; support
for the community; proper preparedness in terms of hurricanes; and an incorrect handling of the
firing of a Department head.
Councilman Powers had no comment.
Councilwoman Dolbow stated that she has had a good relationship with City Manager Irby and has
no further comment.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Jim Fox, 115 E. Turgot Avenue, spoke about his issues with the City Manager.
Jennifer Fox, 115 E. Turgot Avenue, spoke about her issues with the City Manager.
Mike Wellendorf, 1850 Kumquat Drive, spoke about his issues with the City Manager.
Linda Rossi, 1844 Needle Palm Drive, spoke about her issues with the City Manager.
Cory Sapp, 2630 Travelers Palm Drive, gave her opinion on the current issue.
Sue Beaudoin, 139 Shangri La Circle, spoke of her experience with the City.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing, and passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Bennington.
A motion was made by Mayor Depew, to continue item 10b to the July 3, 2023 meeting. The
MOTION DIED due to lack of second and was WITHDRAWN.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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a.1st Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Property Registration
Champions LLC
b.Alternatives Evaluation for G2-G11 Canal Improvement Project
c.Vac-Truck Refurbishment and Rental
d.Amending Section 14 Citizen Complaints of the CDBG-DR Grant from DEO for the
Hart Avenue Drainage and Water Main Improvements Project
e.Engineering Design for Duck Lake Outfall
f.Install Emergency Sewage Pumps at Five Lift Stations in Florida Shores
g.Sewer Lift Station 52 Pump Replacement
h.Parking Agreements - 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-16: Jack Lawson, requesting annexation of
2.12± acres of land located at 1890 Old Mission Rd.
City Manager Irby introduced the interim planning firm; the Principle, Mike Ranken and interim
Development Services Director, Ryan Solstice.
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
Mr. Solstice provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-16. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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b.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-17: Jack Lawson, requesting an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 2.12± acres of land
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located at 1890 Old Mission Road as Low Density Transition with Conservation
Overlay
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
Ryan Solstice, Interim Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Bennington inquired about rural transition; Mr. Solstice explained that they have to
have a minimum lot size of one (1) acre per one (1) dwelling unit in the zoning category. In this case,
rural transition will have a 25% maximum building coverage and then 60% impervious. There would
just be one house built on the property.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-17. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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c.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-18: Jack Lawson, requesting an amendment
to the Official Zoning Map to include 2.12± acres of land located at 1890 Old
Mission Road as RT (Rural Transitional).
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
Ryan Solstice, Interim Development Services Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilman Powers, to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-O-18. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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d.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-22: Amending Chapter 10 (Health,
Sanitation, Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement ), of the Code of
Ordinances.
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Councilman Powers confirmed with Mr. Irby and Mr. Wolfe that this was dictated by the State.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
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Councilwoman Gillis stated that her interpretation was that State law had changed to ensure no one
was abusing the code.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Powers, to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-22. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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e.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-23: Amending the Police Officers Pension
Plan
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilman Powers confirmed with Mr. Irby that the Police Pension Board had approved of the
changes.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-23. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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f.2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-24 - Amending Chapter 9 (Finance)
City Attorney Wolfe read the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Gillis, to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-O-24. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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g.Resolution No. 2023-R-08; June Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record.
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Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilman Powers asked if the ambulance grant had been awarded; Ms. Vaissiere informed him
that they were in the process of applying for it. Due to the lag time regarding getting the vehicles,
they were attempting to program the budget accordingly. She confirmed that the majority of the
funding was via grants.
Councilwoman Gillis stated that she was happy to see the G2 and G11 projects moving along.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Resolution No. 2023-R-08. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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h.Resolution No. 2023-R-09; Authorizing the City Council to participate in a joint
meeting with the City of New Smyrna Beach City Commission and the City of Oak
Hill City Commission to discuss matter of mutual interest related to economic
development in southeast Volusia
City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Bennington voiced her approval; Mayor Depew and Councilwoman Gillis agreed.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Resolution No. 2023-R-09. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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i.Resolution No. 2023-R-10: Authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to
execute an Agreement with East Central Florida Regional Planning Council to prepare
a Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Action Plan for the City of Edgewater
according to the terms of the FDEP Resilient Florida Grant
City Attorney Wolfe read the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
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Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilman Powers asked if this was a comprehensive view of vulnerability and then an action plan
or if it only related to City property. Mr. Irby clarified that it was City property. Councilman Powers
asserted that it was fine but thinks that there should be a community wide assessment.
Mayor Depew agreed as New Smyrna Beach's assessment had been very well done; Councilman
Powers inquired about that being done for the next meeting.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Resolution No. 2023-R-10. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
a.Economic Development Advisory Board Appointment - Councilwoman Bennington's
appointment due to an open seat on the Board.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Dolbow confirmed that the applicant was with Daytona State College; Council was in
agreement that he was a good choice.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to
appoint Mr. Enaris Inman. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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10. OTHER BUSINESS
a.Zoll® Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Dolbow asked if impact fees were going to cover the cost of the defibrillator; Mr. Irby
confirmed that they would.
Councilman Powers asked if it was already in use; Fire Chief Lariscy said it was not as they had not
gotten the new ambulance yet. It should be staffed and in use by the first week of July.
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Councilman Powers inquired if vehicles could be bought with impact fees if the grant was not
obtained; Mr. Irby said yes as it would be an expansion of service.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilman Powers, to approve of
the purchase the Zoll® Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator utilizing fire protection and EMS
impact fees. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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b.Fire Services Assessment Programs
This item was continued to the July 3, 2023 meeting.
c.Agreement between the City of Edgewater, Florida and Bound Tree Medical, LLC
for the purchase of EMS supplies.
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to
approve the agreement between the City of Edgewater and Bound Tree Medical, LLC.. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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d.Contract for Temporary Planning and Zoning Services
City Manager Irby provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Bennington felt as though there was no other choice.
Councilman Powers pointed out that the City needed both planning services and a rewrite of the
Land Development Code; Mr. Irby said there was no process for that. Councilman Powers concluded
that this was only for planning and zoning services on an as needed basis until positions are filled.
Mayor Depew asked if City Attorney Wolfe was going to be attending the Planning and Zoning board
meetings; Mr. Irby confirmed he would be attending on a permanent basis.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Dolbow, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve AR-2023-263. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes:Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
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11. OFFICER REPORTS
a.City Clerk
City Clerk Zlotnik reported that she had been working with the Red Cross to conduct an emergency
preparedness public meeting and to obtain various resources they may have for the Citizens; she had
also done an interview with WSBB to provide an update on the City Clerks office and its duties.
Ms. Zlotnik reminded Council of the Southeast Volusia Chamber Regional Economic Development
Summit taking place on June 14 at 9am and of the first budget workshop on June 19 at 4:30pm; it
will be to discuss the utility and rate study.
b.City Attorney
City Attorney Wolfe provided litigation updates on the foreclosure of 1859 Pine Tree Drive regarding
code liens; the Ingles case; and the Hatcher case.
Councilman Powers asked when the Court would decide to dismiss the Hatcher case; Mr. Wolfe said
that the Court could order the complaint to be dismissed on August 7 but they may grant them leave
to amend.
Councilwoman Gillis confirmed that the Pine Tree house had been abandoned for a while.
c.City Manager
City Manager Irby asked if Council would like to have an additional visioning session; Councilman
Powers said yes and that he felt it was important to communicate effectively as to what the plan is
and what its going to accomplish, mainly due to misunderstandings that had taken place during the
initial session.
Councilwoman Dolbow agreed that a second one was necessary but asked if the information
gathered during the first session could be brought to the second one; that way any additional
residents who hadn't previously attended could comment on that. Mr. Irby said he would see what he
can do.
Mayor Depews biggest concern was that they had only discussed Park Avenue but the study cost
$75,000; Mr. Irby explained that the study comprised of several meetings and that they were
updating the old plan, not creating a new one.
Councilwoman Bennington and Mayor Depew had issues with that as many of the things on the old
plan were impossible to do now with the growth of the City. Mr. Irby asked if Council wanted
another one-on-one meeting with them again to point those things out; Mayor Depew stated that it
was about what the residents wanted and he would like to see a new one based on the whole
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community.
Further discussion ensued about the cost of the project; the timeline; getting more public input and
the necessity of another meeting.
City Manager Irby asked for Councils consensus to have a longer workshop on a Saturday so it is
more accessible to the residents; Council agreed.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jeanette Carter, 134 Hibiscus Road, spoke about issues with audio during the meeting and feather
flags.
Mike Ranken, of LPG, introduced himself and gave his business cards to Council.
Chuck Martin, 205 Cherrywood Lane, discussed election integrities and issues he has with members
of the Council.
Mike Wellendorf, 1850 Kumquat Drive, appreciated Councils determination to represent the
residents.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Depew adjourned the meeting at 7:50pm.
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