05-17-1999 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
KAY 17, 1999
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Allman called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in
the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Randy Allman
Councilman James Gornto
Councilman Myron Hammond
Councilman Gary Roberts
Councilwoman Judith Lichter
City Attorney Nikki Clayton
City Manager Kenneth Hooper
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Deputy City Clerk Lisa Kruckmeyer
Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker
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Excused
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INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the
Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Reqular Meetinq of April 19. 1999
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve the April 19, 1999
minutes, second by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES
A. Presentation of proclamations and plaques to the Fire station
Sitinq Committee
Mayor Allman read a proclamation and presented plaques to the
members of the Fire station Siting Committee. He thanked
everyone for a job well done.
B. Presentation of proclamation and plaque to the Community
Emergencv Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
Mayor Allman read a proclamation and plaque and presented them to
Councilwoman Lichter and the Community Emergency Response Team.
Councilwoman Lichter presented the proclamation and plaque to Les
Allison from C.E.R.T.
Mr. Allison thanked Chief Barlow and Chief Daly for their help.
Chief Daly commented on the efforts of C.E.R.T. and the
activities they have participated in.
CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
There were no citizen comments at this time.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Allman had nothing at this time.
Councilman Gornto had nothing at this time.
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Councilman Hammond spoke about citizens that have approached him
regarding garages. Edgewater has no restrictions on the size.
He mentioned a garage built on Riverside Drive a few years back
and controversy coming up about it. He spoke about huge garages
being built in Florida Shores. They can build anywhere in
Edgewater as long as they meet the standard home requirements.
They can go 35 feet high. He expressed concern with people
living next to these garages and their property values. He feels
they need to come up with a moratorium with building some of
these garages that are being built and come up with some definite
rules. He mentioned a garage built on the 2100 block of
Travelers Palm Drive. He feels this issue needs to be addressed.
City Manager Hooper informed Council they could have a work
session and talk about it or do a moratorium and bring to Council
that and then have the work session after.
Councilman Gornto mentioned the homes that back up to Massey
airfield having large garages. City Manager Hooper stated our
current code says you can build a garage of any size up to 35
feet high and it is 30% of the buildable land. If you buy three
or four lots, suddenly you have a very large lot to build a very
large building.
There was further discussion regarding size and aesthetics.
City Manager Hooper spoke of some cities allowing a detached
garage/carport but it can't be larger than the house and they
must compliment each other or some places have a formula. Those
are things they can bring back and discuss with Council what
other cities are doing. There are four in Florida Shores in the
last three years that are underway or have been built. He spoke
of the concern of people running a business out of one of these
garages which is not permitted.
It was the consensus of Council to hold a workshop. City Mana&er
Hooper asked if they wanted to do it an hour before the June 7t
meeting. Councilwoman Lichter asked when they are going to do
the Charter. City Manager Hooper informed her he thought it was
the 21st.
Councilwoman Lichter asked-where these garages are. City Manager
Hooper informed Council he would provide them with a list of the
addresses.
Councilman Roberts asked City Manager Hooper for an update on the
FIND project and what the college has decided to do on the
leasing of the acreage with the State. City Manager Hooper
informed Council he had a meeting with them last Tuesday and they
have completed in essence the Master Plan with some type-o's.
The college has agreed to lease the property. FIND is going to
bring forth the plans for Phase I and II which should be in front
of Council within the next 60 days. He spoke of there being two
railroad crossings. council will have to choose which one they
would like to see. One has a permit right now and one doesn't.
He thinks this is going before Council at the first meeting in
June.
Councilman Roberts asked if the City would be overseeing the
bidding when the road goes in Phase I or would FIND being doing
that. City Manager Hooper stated FIND hasn't addressed which way
they would prefer that but thinks they would offer the City the
first choice. He feels confident that is what they would choose
to do.
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Councilwoman Lichter spoke about a meeting she had with the
Southeast Volusia Senior Advisory Committee. She feels Edgewater
has an aging population and there are some seniors with special
needs, such as delivery of medicines, food, and transportation.
She spoke about volunteers being afraid to drive people to
appointments because of insurance problems. She stated right now
they are fact finding and in the year 2000 they are going to have
a new census. She has been contacting the local ministers
because 40 to 60% of the citizens belong to a church. They are
going to put a blurb in their newspaper, like a questionnaire,
trying to find out what it is seniors need.
Councilwoman Lichter spoke about a Code Enforcement Board meeting
she attended. She spoke about people being uncomfortable making
a call on a neighbor. They wish there was more participation for
finding infractions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Res. No. 99-R-05. Ben and Jeanne DelNiqro aooealinq the
Planninq and Zoning Board's decision to deny a variance
Mayor Allman read Res. 99-R-05 and opened the public hearing.
City Manager Hooper explained the process to the Council.
Planning and Zoning Director Lynne Plaskett made a staff
presentation. She informed Council they and the Planning and
zoning Board are bound by all the criteria.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if when the house was built there was
a garage. Ms. Plaskett explained after the initial garage was
closed into a living area, a second attached garage was built.
Councilwoman Lichter stated she visited the property. She asked
if the original garage was converted into a room. Ms. Plaskett
explained the original garage that was built with the house has
already been converted to living area. At the Planning and
zoning Board meeting it was stated that there was a garage that
had been enclosed. The building permit for the additional garage
has been issued since she has been with the city. The DelNigro's
were proposing to enclose that one too.
Mayor Allman stated they had different understandings of what
went on at that meeting. He was present at that meeting. The
garage is going to remain. The carport was going to be put there
to bring things in out of the weather. His understanding is it
is going to be two poles and a roof. It's not an elaborate
structure. He has also visited the property several times. It
is not going to affect anything. It is not going to be in the
way of a fire department going in to try and put out a fire. As
a matter of fact it would probably serve as a fire break due to
the fact it is made out of metal. He doesn't feel this will be
unsightly. He has spoken to several of the neighbors and they
have no opposition to this. He spoke to one neighbor that did
have opposition to it. He spoke of the cost of the alternative
that was described to them. He further spoke of other variances
being approved by Council. The people next door to them have a
carport identical to what they are looking to build. Nothing has
ever been said about that.
Councilwoman Lichter asked how close it goes to the property
line. Mayor Allman stated it is probably within two to three
feet of the fence. We are talking about two poles with a roof.
We are not talking about a permanent structure. Those who would
be most affected by it don't have a problem with it. Being an
elected representative, he doesn't have a problem with it.
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Mayor Allman went on to speak about the alternative that was
discussed with the DeINigro's. City Manager Hooper stated Ms.
Plaskett is making the staff presentation and the applicant needs
to come up and describe to Council the situation.
Mayor Allman stated it isn't as bad as what it is made out to be.
Jeanne DelNigro, 3130 Tamarind Drive, explained to Council what
it is she wants to do. She stated her garage is not a family
room. It is a garage. She needs the extra space for her son who
is tired of sap falling on a fairly new TransAm and eating the
paint away. There is no harm in putting this carport up. She
spoke about her house being unique due to it being on three lots
and being kitty corner. She spoke about the alternative that was
presented to her. She spoke about her neighbor's carport being
two feet away from the fence. Ms. DelNigro presented and read
letters of support to the Council she has received from her
neighbors. These letters were then given to the Deputy City
Clerk.
Councilwoman Lichter asked for clarification from Ms. DelNigro on
the garage situation. Ms. DelNigro explained she wanted to
convert the garage into a family room. Right now she is at a
stand still with it.
Councilman Gornto stated he has been on the property. He has
ridden around Florida Shores to look at other things that appear
to be major violations. He asked Ms. Plaskett if portable
carports can be put anywhere in the yard. Ms. Plaskett stated
currently they are not regulated by the City. Prior to this
administration, the administrative policy in-house was they were
not to be permitted because they do not meet the windload
requirements of the Southern Standard Building code.
Councilman Gornto clarified they could put up one of these
portable carports and the City couldn't do anything about it.
Ms. Plaskett stated she has nothing in the code to address that.
When they want to put in a carport, which is a permanent
structure, that is where the issue came up. It's a matter of
interpretation as to whether you can put something up that can
not withstand the windload requirements or if you can't and it
depends on who the building official is at that time.
City Manager Hooper stated those temporary portable carports can
go anywhere. When a slab is laid and it becomes permanent than
there is a permit required.
Ms. DelNigro showed Council a picture of a house on Juniper
Drive. She stated the garage is not in the setbacks. It is
almost on the side of the road. The picture was given to the
Deputy city Clerk.
Councilman Roberts feels the issue is whether they let the
setbacks be violated and if they do does it open the door for the
whole City to start wanting to build closer to the setbacks. He
expressed concern with builders wanting to build closer to the
setbacks.
Mayor Allman stated they are looking at one instance for one
person. He stated they aren't looking at someone who is
intentionally trying to violate the setbacks. He doesn't feel
this will open a Pandora's Box to let everyone in Florida Shores
want to infringe on the setbacks. He doesn't think this Council
would allow a builder or anyone else to blatantly violate the
setbacks.
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Councilman Gornto asked about closing the street when the
retention ponds were put in. Ms. Plaskett explained the people
that had existing driveways on the side streets that were going
to be closed off, were not closed off until beyond the driveway.
Those that did not have driveways were technically closed off
however, the advantage is is the person that had a 30 foot
setback on front and side corner now could add on to that side
and only have to meet the interior side setback of 10 feet. They
actually gained twenty foot to be able to build on.
Councilwoman Lichter thinks DelNigro's situation has already been
created. Not necessarily by the City but by adding a garage to a
garage. She feels something could be placed on the other side of
their property.
City Manager Hooper asked Council to let the applicant describe
their desire and what they wanted to do and let any citizen speak
on this matter.
Ms. DelNigro reminded Council of a situation where they allowed a
builder to build a home on an undersized lot on Riverside Drive.
She isn't asking or a house. She is asking for two poles and an
overhang. The Council also gave a gentleman back money for
underground pipes. She asked Council to think about this and
approve it.
Mrs. Donahue spoke in opposition of putting up the carport. They
already put up a garage once that had to be trimmed to meet the
setbacks. Now they are asking to go even beyond that. She feels
it wouldn't be fair to say okay to one and not someone else. She
stated it is Council's decision and they will have to see the
results.
Doris Hill, 112 Lincoln Road, spoke in opposition of this
variance request. She feels two wrongs don't make a right. She
spoke about the value of real estate. Because there are people
who live there now and don't oppose, it doesn't mean that it
won't bother someone in the future. She feels Council would be
opening a can of worms. She feels there isn't any good reason
for this. There is another place they could put a car cover.
Bob Garthwaite, 10 Lee Drive, spoke in opposition of this. He
feels the variance should not be granted because there is plenty
of room on the other side of the house. He urged Council not to
grant this variance.
Wendy Dippel, 713 Navigators Way, feels the Council should
consider Edgewater as a whole when they talk about rules and
regulations. If anything, they need to get tighter on them, not
more lenient. She spoke about a lot of illegal buildings all
over the City. This City is growing by leaps and bounds. If
Council doesn't do something about the regulations and start
enforcing them now, it is going to be a giant can of worms. She
feels the city Council needs to take a positive stand for the
City as a whole and start tightening the building codes and
regulations.
Andy Anderson, Pine Tree Drive, spoke about when a neighbor does
something they think is going to be okay they should consider the
neighbor on each side. He feels if it doesn't look nice, it may
decrease the value of their property. He also encouraged council
to look at the City as a whole.
Ms. DelNigro stated we do not live in Marco Island or Ft.
Lauderdale. We are little old Edgewater. She holds value in her
property and when she sells it, she wants every dime out of it.
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Ms. Hill stated if you are violating a setback, this is
encroachment. If someone were to buy your house and they went
for financing, they could be turned down. The banks might not
give them the financing because it would be an encroachment. We
are trying to build the City up, not tear it down. Nothing
personal, it's just the fact.
Ms. DelNigro asked if the City would close in her swale on the
side of her. She would like to put a 35 foot high garage up
there now. She is being told this will degrade her property but
it's not. Mayor Allman stated they aren't talking about
degrading her property, they are talking about the infringement
on the setbacks.
City Attorney Clayton explained this is a quasi-judicial
proceeding. This would be the time for Council to announce if
they have seen the property. She explained they have criteria
that will guide the Council's decision. Those criteria are the
ordinance that has been adopted by State law. They would have to
find the appeal meets all of the criteria. If it fails to meet
all or just one, they would have to vote for denial. The
Planning and Zoning Board came to the first criteria and felt the
application did not meet that criteria because there are other
properties similarly situated that they would also be required to
give similar variances would they be requested to do so.
City Attorney Clayton explained Council has the choice to
consider each of the criteria separately and vote on each one or
they can take the facts they have heard and compare those to the
criteria. They have to feel comfortable in determining competent
substantial evidence exists to support a conclusion one way or
the other.
Councilman Gornto asked if this is the first time this Council
has ever seen this. city Manager Hooper informed him this is the
first the Council has had to deal with.
Councilman Gornto asked if they are going to vote on A through F
and treat them individually. City Attorney Clayton stated they
may choose to do that but if one of the elements in the process
fails, then it is a forgone conclusion that the rest would fail
as well. They can also treat it as other jurisdictions in which
they take into account the seven criteria and determine whether
or not they can find in the totality of the circumstance, that
they can find the criteria are met and what their reasons would
be for voting for or against.
Mayor Allman asked if it would be appropriate for them to take a
break. city Attorney Clayton explained if they decide to break
before a vote and discussion, they need to be cautioned that the
public hearing is closed and they can not discuss this matter
among themselves or with anyone else in the room.
Councilwoman Lichter suggested going over each of the criteria.
Mayor Allman read Criteria A.
Councilwoman Lichter feels this is not unique in Florida Shores.
Councilman Roberts also feels this is not a unique situation. He
feels they are not going to correct the problem by adding to it.
Mayor Allman brought up being able put up a tent.
Councilman Roberts feels they should address the fact that tent
issue should have restrictions. He feels if they turn it down on
one hand, they open the door for a tent on the other hand.
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City Attorney Clayton spoke about the Land Development Code
overhaul and she doesn't believe they will have that situation
once the new land development regulations are adopted.
Councilman Hammond stated at this point he doesn't like tents but
he is also against a 35 foot building. You have to look at
everyone in general. He spoke about the five-car garage that was
put up on Riverside Drive. From that point he thinks something
should have been done which hasn't been done. Someone has to
take the bull by the horns. He doesn't think it is unique at
this point.
Councilman Gornto spoke about the diagram and a portion of the
house being shaved off by four inches. He asked why that was
brought up. Ms. Plaskett elaborated on his concerns.
Councilwoman Lichter made a motion to deny the application due to
the fact it fails to meet the first of the six criteria, second
by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Allman and
Councilman Gornto voted NO.
There was a ten minute recess at this time.
City Manager Hooper informed Council of an incident that happened
at Whistle stop Park.
B. Res. No. 99-R-07. Supportina one (1) telephone area code for
Volusia County
Mayor Allman read Res. 99-R-07 and opened the public hearing.
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation.
Mayor Allman closed the public hearing.
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve Res. 99-R-07, second
by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
C. First Readina. Ord. 99-0-15. Glen Storch. authorized aaent
for the Estate of Louis Netherland reauestina annexation of 14+
acres located on the east side of Tatum Boulevard
Mayor Allman read Ord. 99-0-15 and opened the public hearing.
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation.
Mayor Allman closed the public hearing.
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve Ord. 99-0-15, second
by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
D. Public Hearina. Ord. No. 99-0-10. Annexation of 10+ acres
located south of West Park Avenue and east of Carol Ann Drive
Mayor Allman read Ord. 99-0-10 and opened the public hearing.
city Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. This is the
second public hearing and staff recommends approval.
Dominic Capria, 606 Topside Circle, stated he is for annexation
when he makes these comments. He asked if this is leased land or
owned land that these homes will be put on. Councilwoman Lichter
explained it will end up where buy the home and lease the
property. Mr. Capria feels there will be a small tax base. Mr.
Capria asked how many homes are on this ten acres. City Manager
Hooper explained at this time there is no master plan. The
development agreement is going to come back and this could be
maximized as to how many units they have looked at so far.
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Ms. Plaskett informed Council 75 is maxed out but there won't be
that many.
Mr. Capria feels that streets need to be put in. councilwoman
Lichter stated that won't be paid for by the city.
Mr. Capria feels there should be some kind of agreement that the
developer pay for those streets with the understanding of
annexation. City Manager Hooper elaborated on Mr. Capria's
concerns. There will a developer's agreement done that will
cover the annexed as well as the rezoned property which will list
the improvements that have to be done.
Mr. Capria stated he is only for annexation if it will benefit
the City.
Councilwoman Lichter elaborated on a comment made by Mr. Capria
regarding Council listening to the City Manager. She does listen
to the City Manager but she makes her own decisions. She feels
the planned development would enhancement that area. They are
going to keep their own roads and maintain them themselves.
Councilman Roberts spoke about a gated community and the
infrastructure being put in to meet City specifications. He
believes a bond would be required for the road construction.
Mr. Capria stated he has been through the bonding of streets
before. He strongly suggested the City negotiate with the
developer that they pay for the roads.
Councilwoman Lichter spoke about criticism coming from neighbors
in the County at the last meeting.
Ms. Plaskett explained it is less than twenty acres.
Guy Swiney, 267 Carol Ann Drive, stated he is stuck next to that
mobile home park. He expressed concern of what it is going to
look like from his side of the property. He feels it will be an
eyesore. He asked before if there will be a buffer between them
and him. He never got an answer. He talked to appraisers today
and this will not improve his property at all. He is going to
lose. If it is a done deal, he asked council to consider a
buffer.
Mayor Allman closed the public hearing.
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve Ord. 99-0-10, second
by Councilman Roberts. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
E. Public Hearinq. Ord. No. 99-0-11. Rezoninq of 10+ acres
located south of West Park Avenue and east of Carol Ann Drive
from County MH-4 (Rural Mobile Home Classification) to MH-1
(Mobile Home park District); Ord. No. 99-0-12. Rezoninq of 1.03+
acres located at the corner of West Park Avenue and Carol Ann
Drive from B-2 (Neiqhborhood Business District) to MH-1 (Mobile
Home Park District); Ord. No. 99-0-13. Rezoninq of 2.5/3.0+ acres
located on West Park Avenue east of Carol Ann Drive. from 1-1
(Liqht Industrial District) to MH-1 (Mobile Home Park District)
Mayor Allman read Ord. 99-0-11, 99-0-12, and 99-0-13 and opened
the public hearing.
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. Staff recommends
approval.
Mayor Allman closed the public hearing.
Councilman Gornto moved for approval, second by Councilwoman
Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
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city Attorney clayton explained Fire Chief Barlow has applied for
a grant and they have received the documents back that require a
resolution from the Council authorizing the application to be
submitted. This is as a result of grants from FEMA through the
Department of Community Affairs and is the second and larger
portion of the $45,000+/- the City has received for its part in
the wildfire activities that occurred last year. This is in the
form of an emergency resolution.
Mayor Allman read Res. 99-R-08 and opened the public hearing.
Due to there being no citizen comments, Mayor Allman closed the
public hearing.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if this is a one shot deal with no
obligation to the City to match. Fire Chief Barlow explained it
is the remainder of the reimbursement from the wildfires.
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve Res. 99-R-08, second
by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Request for city of Edgewater
Wastewater Department to Pigqyback Charlotte County's bid for
sanitary sewer rehabilitation
Mayor Allman stated they will go through each individual item and
vote on it.
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. Staff recommends
approval.
Councilman Gornto moved for approval, second by Councilman
Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
B. Enqineerinq Study - Recommend Honeycutt and Associates. Inc.
be qranted the iob of evaluatinq the treatment and disposal
capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Facility
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. He informed
Council P.E.C. is also doing subconsulting work who he is
affiliated with.
Councilman Roberts asked why the sewer plant is being reevaluated
at this point. City Manager Hooper explained the County has
approached us and to sell them capacity today is something we can
do. We have about 1.5 to 1.7 million gallons of unused capacity.
It will be needed by this City in the future so to sell to the
County you have to replace it and that means expansion of the
facility. The study goes in and tells if you need to expand the
plant and which parts of the plant you need to expand and gives
you a cost estimate.
Councilman Roberts asked if we sell to the County will we be able
to recoup the consulting fees. City Manager Hooper informed him
yes.
Councilwoman Lichter moved for approval, second by
Councilman Roberts. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
C. Board Appointments - Councilman Hammond's reappointment of
Mike Azzarello to Planninq & Zoning Board due to the expiration
of his term; and Councilman Robert's appointment due to the
expiration of Ron Hildenbrand's term
Councilman Hammond reappointed Mike Azzarello.
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Councilman Roberts appointed Michael Youkon. He appreciated Mr.
Hildenbrand's time he put in on the board but he thinks Mr.
Youkon can do us a great service.
D. Board Appointment - Mavor Allman's appointment to the Police
Pension Board to fill the remaininq term of Ron Prekup due to his
resiqnation
Mayor Allman asked to table this until the next meeting. He
hasn't had a chance to look at all of the applicants for Police
Pension.
E. Board Appointment - Recommendinq affirmation of the Police
Department's choice of Sqt. Bret Teitelbaum and Cpl. Gary McElroy
as their representatives on the Police Pension Board
Councilman Gornto moved for approval, second by Councilman
Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
F. Board Appointments - Councilman Gornto's appointment of Sonia
wiles to the citizen Code Enforcement Board due to the expiration
of Joan Stronq's term (she is not seeking reappointment); and
Mayor Allman's appointment due to the expiration of Dennis
Vincenzi's term
Councilman Gornto appointed sonja Wiles to the citizen Code
Enforcement Board.
Mayor Allman appointed Ben DelNigro to the citizen Code
Enforcement Board.
city Manager Hooper asked for a motion to approve the
appointments made by Council. Councilman Roberts so moved,
second by Councilman Gornto. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to discuss at this time.
OFFICER REPORTS
Deputy City Clerk Kruckmeyer had nothing at this time.
City Attorney Clayton had nothing at this time.
City Manager Hooper presented an update on the medians. We have
the permits. Mr. Corder is looking to start the actual
construction implementation on the two medians to the north the
second week in June. There is a delay of a month or so because
of requirements to advertise lane closures and so forth. We have
permits in hand and he has signed the agreement with D.D.T.
City Manager Hooper stated the landscaping of the Fire Station
should be complete by the end of this week with the exception of
the sign.
city Manager Hooper presented an update on the sidewalk coming
from New Smyrna Beach to Edgewater. They have reached an
agreement with the two property owners to the north as it
connects to New Smyrna Beach. They will be drafting an easement
format agreement that will be brought back to Council. The city
of New Smyrna Beach and their engineers have agreed on a price to
design and construct the bridge.
Councilwoman Lichter asked to be informed the S.S. Edgewater is
moved. She wants to be out there waving a flag. She asked for
twenty-four hours notice.
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GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Ed Keenan, 1905 Pine Tree Drive, informed Council of a dinner he
attended where he met Congressman Mica. He spoke about the SR
442 extension. There is a group going to Washington. The
Chamber has put this together. He would like to, as the City's
Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization Appointee, see
about getting funding for this road. It costs $198 for the
ticket up and back. He asked for $200 for that expense he would
gladly do it for free anyway at no expense of himself.
Mayor Allman asked when he would be going. Mr. Keenan informed
him June 6th but you have to tell them by May 19th.
City Manager Hooper explained what Mr. Keenan will be going to
Washington for.
Councilwoman Lichter asked about lobbying directly through Mica's
office. She feels they should write a letter to John Mica. She
feels a collective body might have some impact. City Manager
Hooper suggested doing both. There is money in the Council's
budget to do this.
Councilman Gornto made a motion to approve funding this trip,
second by Councilman Roberts.
Mr. Keenan informed Council they could look forward to in the
fall when the State Legislature gets back. He and Locke Burt
have been talking about getting moneys for the purpose of putting
more wellfields west of here.
The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Allman told Mr. Keenan they appreciate all of his hard work
and if it does come to pass that they do get that road in the
near future there is going to be a lot of people in this
community that are going to owe him a great debt.
Andy Anderson, pine Tree Drive, feels they should name the new
road Keenan Beeline.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Gornto
made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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