12-08-1975 - Agenda Meeting
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Agenda Meeting
December 8, 1975
TAPE 1 SIDE A
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong called the agenda meeting of the Edgewater City Council to
order December 8, 1975 at 7:30.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Ryta Webber
Councilman W. Carnie
Councilman W. Sikes
Councilman C. Dietz
City Manager Dale Bryant
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
City Attorney Joseph Weaver
Acting Chief Norman McCall
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read the Bills and Accounts.
Mayor Dana, Armstrong stated that the garbage truck is now back in service.
There was some discussion on the workman compensation.
City Clerk Sue Blacwell stated that on the agenda for Tjursday night will be the
minutes of the Special Meeting of November 28, 1975, the second reading on Ordinance
943, minutes of the Special Meeting of November 19, 1975, Resolution Appointing the
Planning Board Members, Certification of Minutes Posted, Regular Meeting November
24, 1975, Water Revenue Budget Report, Clerk Cash Statement, Resolution appointing
members to the Zoning Board, Resolution appointing members to the Board of Governors,
Resolution appointing members to the Library Board, Resolution appointing Members to
the Building Code of adjustments and appeals.
There was a brief discussion on the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from the Planning and Development Department
of the County of Volusia dated December 1, 1975. This letter was concerning the
1975 Comprehendnsion Act. and the requirements. This letter was signed by Bruce
Briggs. There was some discussion on this letter. It will be placed on the Agenda
for Thursday night.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from George A. Davisworth concerning 1320
S. Riverside Drive. This gentleman has a peir that he has built and he would like
to have a resolution from the City of Edgewater stating that the City has no objections
so that he can apply to the Trustees of the Enviormental Emprovement to replace his
existing peir. City Clerk Blackwell stated that she will fix a resolution to this
effect.
SIDE B
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Subject Submission date for the Ficial Year 1976. This was discussed
by the Council and the Mayor. This letter will be discussed at a later date after
some more information is found out about it.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a Memorandum that was tabled from the last Council
meeting from Mr. Jon Blanken about the Zoning on North Riverside Dr. Mr. Blanken
has written another letter. Mrs. Blackwell went on to read the letter, She stated
that we also had a request that Mrs. John Collins to adress the Council. Mrs.
Collins was granted her request to read her request. This will be placed on the
agenda for Thursday night.
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City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from Shirley Garthwaite from the friends of the
Library in reference to the $500.00 for the ART FESTIVAL. She would like to withdraw
this request since the festival will be held for Edgewater Residence only and make the
request for $250.00. This will be place on the Agenda.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a copy of the letter From the First National Bank.
Stating that they will be unable to handle a loan for the amout of $900,000.00 at
a single bank. They. stated that they are currently checking with other banks to
see if they will go in and combind in this loan but they don1t feel very optimistic
in this loan. This will be.placed on the agenda.
Mrs. Blackwell stated that she also had a letter from Southeastern Bank stated about
the same thing. This will also be read at the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from Lloyd and Barbara Seroreson thanking
Officers of the Police Department and the Dispatcher for thier quick action on a
call to their house when there son drank some fiberglass hardener. This will be
palced on the agenda.
There will be appreciation certifications given to these officers Thursday night.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from the Building Code since the Building
Code is finished there assigned task they are now forming the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals Paul Loeffler Chairman, Vice Chairman Bill Piser, Acting Chairman Steve
Hardock, Secertary Harold Brown Assistent Secertary Douglas Cole, They recommend
that the Code be used immeditaly and that all compenceny cards be inforced. They
also recommend and urge the council to have our own Building Inspector by January
1, 1976. This will be placed on the Agenda.
City Attorney Weaver enters the meeting.
There was some discussion on a Building Inspector for the City of Edgewater.
TAPE 2 SIDE 1
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a memorandum from the State of Florida Department of
Revenue. Subject change in Revenue Distrubution. Affective December 1975. Mayor
Armstrong stated that he can see nothing that the Council can do tn act on this.
Except to read it and that has been done.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from Robert and Elizabeth Seires they live
at 145 Highland Ave. The would like to have a street light installed at there street.
Also they stated that there street is in bad condition. This will be placed on the
agenda.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a memorandum from the Board on Adjustments dated December
3, 1975 in reference to a Public Hearing Held on November 12, 1975. City Clerk
stated that she would like to appoligize for this getting to the Council so late.
The following varance was considered Mr. Billy M. Campbell to construct a swimming
pool . The motion to grant this varance died. This was discussed between the
Council Mayor and the audience.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter form Mrs. P. Goodson secetary of the Edgewater
Volunteer Rescue Unit. They are requesting time be allowed at the next regular council
meeting for a dtscussionon on the communications. Councilman Deitz stated that
we should have our Attorney present at this discussion Thursday night. This will
be placed on the agenda.
Councilwoman Webber stated that she talked to a man from the National Geological
Services he would like to adress the COuncil he has come a long, way and, she would
appreciate the Council listing to him at this time. He works out of the Water
resources office. The Council went .on to ask him questions there was a discussion
of the Water treatment plant.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a letter from Mrs. Viola Freeman, James Ross, Louis
Oden, Mr. M.F. Wheeler, ,Mrs. Willi-am, and Mr. Retro askin that the City rehire
George R. Katez as Police Cheif. This letter will be placed on the agenda.
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City Clerk Sue Blackwell read a telegram that came in the mail today adressed to
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong. This was in reference to hiring back George R. Katez as
Police Chief for the City of Edgewater, the telegram was from R. Erickinson. This
will be placed on the agenda along with the letter.
City Clerk Blackwell stated that she also had sent the letter to the Municipal records
to advertise but it did not make the December issue. We did advertise in the Orlando
Sentinal .and the Daytona Beach New Journal. This will be placed on the agenda to
see if the Council wants to put in another ad or not.
City Clerk Sue Blackwell received notification from the Unemployment. A Mr. Jessie
Mills the appealsrefree. The hearing is set for December 18, 1975.
Mr. Katez stated that he would like to commet on this matter, He stated that Mr,
Mills wrote to him and the letter came to City Hall. Mr. Katez also stated that
He along with Mr. Mills waited 45 mins. for someone to come from the City to testify
in behalf of the City. He stated that he called the City Hall and talked to someone
the City did not hear. about this. He knows that the City did get notice of this
hearing. He received his notice form one of the City employees. Mrs. Crouser called
Mr. Katez and stated that she opened his letter from the department of commerce.
It was adressed to George R. Katez and adressed to him. Mayor Armstrong stated that
he did not know anything about this. It was before elections there was more discussion
on this. Councilman Deitz asked why this letter was mailed to the City Hall and not
to Mr. Katez himself. Mr. Katez stated he did not know. This will be placed on
the agenda. Mr. Katez was not complaining about the letter being opened he was
concerned why the City did not go to this hearing.
City Cl erk Bl ackwell read a 1 etter adressed to Mayor Armstrongand the Members of the
City Council. The .letter was from Mrs. Hear, Denson Dr.. In reference to a Taxi
service out of Silver Ridge. Mayor Armstrong stated that this will be placed on
the Agenda but his answer was already no since Silver Ridge was strictly a residental
area.
City Clerk Blackwell stated that this was all she had. She also stated that she could
not find anything on Mr. Bryants Desk.
City Clerk Blackwell stated there was a change in the Planning Board. Mr. Lee will be
rep 1 aced by Mr. Wallace Jr. Thi s wi 11 . be placed on the Agenda.
The Public Hearing will be held Thursday Night.
City Attorney Weaver stated that Mr. Corbett Smith request for an occupational license
Mr. Weaver has done some reserch on this and it would be improper to give Mr. Smith a
License to do what he. has requested. This will be placed on the Agenda.
City Attorney Weaver stated that he had another problem with Occupational License.
Mrs. Helen Lovell...Real Estate. Mr. Weaver is checking into this this will be
placed on the agenda.
There will be a resolution recognizing the Police Belivence Asso. for Volusia County
for the employees of the Police Department.
Teleprompter wants to change name to teleprompter Southeast Inc. He has to check
with the franchise Ordinance 663 Paragraph 18 the only way they can transfer the
name is to come to the City Council. Mr. Weaver stated.
Ordiance 724 on the age requirements this will be placed on the agenda.
Mr. Taylor asked if there has been any.publ.ic notice of this Public Hearing and
if so where. The answer being in the New Smyrna Beach News and the Pelican.
Mr. Gross asked if the City Manager is on the Next meeting agenda. Mayor Armstrong
stated yes. Councilman Deitz stated that he has something to put on the agenda for
Thursday night. He stated that anything ,the City Clerk gets in the mail she puts
her stamp on when it is received and then .it is public record. Also have the
CHy Clerk make copies and place it in each, councilman drawer. There was some
discussion on this. It will be placed on the agenda.
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