08-18-2008 - Workshop/Regular
WORKSHOP SESSION
The Edgewater City Council will hold a Workshop beginning at 6:00 p.m. to hear a
presentation on the Rate Study.
Voting Order
Mayor Thomas
Councilwoman Rogers
Councilwoman Bennington
Councilwoman Rhodes
Councilman Cooper
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEW A TER
REGULAR MEETING
August l8, 2008
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCA nON
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of May 19,2008
3. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICA TES/DONA TIONS
a Mayor to present appreciation plaques to Everglades Boats, Edgewater Power Boats
and Boston Whaler for their support of the 4th of July fireworks show.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This is the time for the public to come forward with any comments they may have. Citizen
comments relating to any agenda matter may be made at the time the matter is before
Council. Please state your name and address, and please limit your comments to three
"3" minutes or less.
5. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a Authorization for the Acting Police Chief to apply for the Manatee Conservation Fund
Grant to cover costs associated with Manatee safety on the water.
b. Approval of the 2008/2009 Line of Coverage Insurance Premium for property, liability,
automobile and public officials insurance for the period of July 1,2008 through October
1,2009.
City Council Agenda
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 15t Reading - Ordinance No. 2008-0-01; amending Article 1 (general), Chapter 11
(Occupational Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances to reflect the
name change to Business Tax Receipts, fee increases and the addition of the Certificate
of Use Permit. (Continued from the July 28, 2008 meeting)
b. 15t Reading - Ordinance No. 2008-0-02; amending Articles II, ill, IV V, Vill, xvn, IX,
XVII and XIX of the Land Development Code to reflect that Occupational Licenses are
now Business Tax Receipts. (Continued from the July 28, 2008 meeting)
c. 15t Reading - Ordinance No. 2008-0-10; Hammock Creek Green LLC, requesting
amendments to the data and analysis, the Goals, Objectives and Polices, the Future Land
Use Map and map series of the Future Land Use Element and other applicable map
series contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
d. 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2008-0-07; providing for an amendment of the City
Charter, Section 3.04 "Election and Terms". (Continued from the July 28, 2008
meeting)
e. 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2008-0-08; providing for an amendment of the City
Charter by deleting Section 1.01(a)(l). (Continued from the July 28, 2008 meeting)
f. Resolution No. 2008-R-08; adopting the Environmental Core Overlay (ECO) Map,
formerly known as Map "A".
g. Resolution No. 2008-R-09; Opposing Niagara Bottling, LLC's Consumptive Use Permit
Application with St. Johns River Water Management District.
h. Resolution No. 2008-R-I0 - authorizing and directing that the charter amendment
related to density west of 1-95, proposed by Edgewater Citizens' Alliance for
Responsible Development, Inc be submitted to the electors of the City of Edgewater at
the November 4, 2008 General Election.
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
a Economic Development Board - Councilwoman Rogers' appointment to fill the expired
term of Eric Caplan who seeks reappointment. (Continued from the July 28, 2008
meeting)
b. Firefighters Pension Fund Board - Councilwoman Rogers' appointment to fill the
expired term of Gary Butt who seeks reappointment and has been re-elected by the other
Board Members. (Continued from the July 28, 2008 meeting)
c. Firefighters Pension Fund Board - Councilwoman Bennington's appointment to fill the
expired term of Martin Tse, the Board recommends appointing Deborah Harrison.
(Continued from the July 28, 2008 meeting)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
a. City Clerk's release from probation and annual compensation of $50,000
effective August 11, 2008.
b. Approval of a one year extension with McDirmit Davis & Company, LLC and
authorization for the Acting City Manager to execute the engagement letter and
conduct the request for proposal beginning with Fiscal Year ending September
30,2009.
10. OFFICER REPORTS
A. City Clerk
B. City Attorney
C. City Manager
1) Tentative Agenda Items
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11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN.
Note. All items for inclusion on the September 8, 2008, agenda must be received by the City Clerk's
office no later than 12:00 pm, Thursdav, August 28, 2008.
Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered
at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record.
/n accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel, /04 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400
xl/O/, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at /-800-955-8771.