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City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
City Council
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Depew called the meeting to order at 6pm.
Present: 5 - Mayor Diezel DePew, Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington,
Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow, and Councilman Jonah Powers
Also Present: 2 - City Manager Glenn Irby, and City Clerk Bonnie Zlotnik
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None at this time.
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
None at this time.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None at this time.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
None at this time.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Gillis had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Bennington had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Dolbow reported that she had attended the Coastal Clean up, the fishing tournament,
the Animal Shelter pack walk and the American Legion Post 4285 Dog Days of Summer event. She
stated that she is looking forward to the upcoming Volusia League of Cities dinner that Edgewater is
hosting.
Councilman Powers had nothing at this time.
Mayor Depew had nothing at this time.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
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approve the Consent Agenda as published. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
a. Lines of Coverage Insurance for FY 2024
b. Waiver of liability agreement between the City of Edgewater and City of Port Orange
to utilize the Port Orange Fire Rescue training facility.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution 2023-R-20 Final Edgewater Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year
2023-2024
City Clerk Zlotnik read the Resolution into the record.
Bridgette Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilman Powers emphasized that last year's millage rate was 6.33 and it is staying the same this
year; if residents are experiencing an increase, it is because of property values going up.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve
Resolution No. 2023-R-20 the Final Edgewater Operating Millage Rate of $6.33 for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow and Councilman
Powers
No: 1 - Mayor DePew
b. Resolution 2023-R-21 Final Edgewater 1 & S 2005 Voted Debt Service Millage
Rate for the Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
City Clerk Zlotnik read the Resolution into the record.
Bridgette 1Vaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve
Resolution No. 2023-R-21 the Final Edgewater I & S 2005 Voted Debt Service Millage
Rate of $0.0238 for the Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
C. Resolution 2023-R-22 Final Edgewater I & S 2016 Voted Debt Service Millage
Rate for the GO for Parks for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
City Clerk Zlotnik read the Resolution into the record.
Bridgette haissiere, Finance 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
Resolution No. 2023-R-22 the Final Edgewater I & S 2016 Voted Debt Service Millage
Rate of $0.1454 for the GO for Parks for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
d. Resolution 2023-R-23 Final Budget providing for appropriations for Fiscal Year
2023-2024
City Clerk Zlotnik read the Resolution into the record.
Bridgette TVaissiere, Finance Director, provided a staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Depew opened the public hearing.
Councilman Powers asked if the CRA budget would be updated and amended as it had already been
published on the October 2nd agenda; Ms. Vaissiere informed him that it would.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Dolbow, to approve
Resolution No. 2023-R-23 the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
e. Resolution No. 2023-R-29: Opposing the proposed construction of the Belvedere
Fuel Farm near Ormond Beach in the unincorporated area of Volusia County at, or
about 874 Hull Road, Ormond Beach
City Clerk Zlotnik 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.
Mayor Depew stated another concern is the fuel farms proximity to an airport.
Councilman Powers asked if the property was zoned accordingly; Mr. Irby doesn't believe it is.
Councilman Powers thinks it would behoove the County, to strengthen some of their regulations.
Mayor Depew closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Gillis, to approve
Resolution No. 2023-R-29. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
None at this time.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. 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 Depew opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Powers, second by Councilwoman Gillis, to approve the
amended October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025 Laborers International Union of North
America, Local 630 (LiUNA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for fiscal year 2023/2024 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
b. Ratification of Edgewater Professional Firefighter International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF) Local 4575, Lieutenant, Driver Engineer and Firefighter Collective
Bargaining Agreement.
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 Councilman Powers, to
approve the October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025 Edgewater Professional Firefighters
IAFF Lieutenant, Driver Engineer and Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement for the
fiscal year 2023/2024 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. The MOTION
was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Mayor DePew, Councilwoman Gillis, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dolbow
and Councilman Powers
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a. City Cleric
City Clerk Zlotnik had nothing at this time.
b. City Attorney
Not present.
c. City Manager
City Manager Irby had nothing at this time.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None at this time.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Depew adjourned the meeting at 6: 22pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by.-
Monique
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Monique Toupin, Assistant to the City Clerk.
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