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06-07-1999 - Regular , '-' ...." ~ . CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1999 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allman called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Community Center due to a prior workshop concerning height limits on garages. 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 Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present Excused INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Reqular Meetinq of Mav 3, 1999 B. Reqular Meetinq of Mav 17, 1999 Councilwoman Lichter made a motion to approve both sets of minutes, second by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAOUES There were no presentations at this time. CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Rita Garrett, 124 Pelican Place, informed Council she is here on behalf of the residents of Pelican Place regarding Item 7D. Karen Hall, 519 Wildwood Drive, Volusia Growth Management Representative, explained they do comprehensive plans for all of Volusia County and try to make them consistent with all of the municipalities. Now they are trying to educate the municipalities on a smart growth. She spoke about the Village concept. She also informed Council she would like to be reappointed. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Lichter spoke about a Water Summit she attended on May 20th. They are planning on having more Summit meetings. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about a Local Gov't Study Commission meeting she attended. She has been working on the fire/rescue problem. City Manager Hooper accompanied her. She stated the study group will disband November 1st. They have talked to other counties about the fire/rescue coordination. She spoke about the fire chief's coming up with a 3/4 plan for cooperation such as buying equipment in bulk, communication in bulk, and having standard titles for positions. The requirements will be the same countywide. ... ..."", Councilwoman Lichter informed Council a report will be given to the city Managers at the next meeting. They are still areas that may require an outside consultant. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about Middleton trucks filling their trucks with water every morning from the fire hydrants at the old fire station on Mango Tree Drive. Mayor Allman had nothing at this time. Councilman Gornto had nothing at this time. Councilman Hammond thanked Watson Realty who put Memorial Flags up and down the street. He thought this was a nice gesture. Councilman Roberts spoke about the Economic Development Board. He attended their last meeting which was canceled because only three members showed up which isn't enough a quorum. He spoke about some people that have the motivation to do the job. If five people don't show up, they can't operate. He feels this needs to be changed. If we only have three people that show up that have the motivation to do the jOb, we ought to let them work. He stated there was talk about turning it over to the Chamber but he would really like to see Edgewater keep its autonomy when it comes to economic development issues. He spoke about the FIND project, the Recreation Center and the YMCA and feels these projects should work hand in hand with the Economic Development Board. Councilwoman Lichter questioned there being vacancies on that board right now. She suggested advertising for people who might be interested in serving. City Manager Hooper informed Council there will be four appointments coming up on the next agenda. He stated they could look at their bylaws and update them. They will be brought back to Council. Councilman Roberts spoke about the Code Enforcement Board having a meeting canceled due to there being nothing on the agenda. He finds that odd considering what is laying around the City. He feels there would always be plenty of business for code enforcement. City Manager Hooper explained part of that is timing. Once you send out notices, people respond and usually comply. He is going to look at the work load to see what they have solved and pending issues. The Code Enforcement Officer is out this week but they will review this when she returns. Mayor Allman stated there are two new members on Code Enforcement and wouldn't it behoove them to have a meeting anyway so they could get accustom about what to expect. City Manager Hooper stated yes they could. Councilman Roberts feels that wouldn't be a bad idea for all of the boards. PUBLIC HEARINGS. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Public Hearinq, Ord. No. 99-0-15, Annexation of 14+ acres located east of Tatum Boulevard and adiacent to Davtona Beach Communitv Colleqe Mayor Allman read Ord. 99-0-15 and opened the public hearing. city Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. He informed Council this will come back as a site plan. Page -2- Council Regular Meeting June 7,1999 '-" ..."", Mayor Allman closed the public hearing. Councilman Hammond made a motion to approve Ord. 99-0-15, second by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED. B. Res. No. 99-R-09. West Park Avenue Widenina Mayor Allman read Res. 99-R-09 and opened the public hearing. City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation and recommended approval. Councilman Roberts asked if this will be funded by the County. City Manager Hooper informed him it would. CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Appointment - Mavor Allman's appointment to the Police Pension Board to fill the remainina term of Ron Prekup due to his resianation (Continued from Mav 17. 1999) Mayor Allman appointed Larry Loeffler. B. Board Appointment - Volusia Growth Manaaement Commission reauestina Council reappoint Karen Hall to the VGMC due to the expiration of her term Councilman Hammond made a motion to reappoint Karen Hall, second by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0. C. Fund Transfer - Reauestina approval to transfer $16.990.31 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund into the General Fund D. Enaineerina Services - Recommending Honevcutt and Associates provide professional enaineerina and survevina services for Pelican Place road improvements at a cost of $5.380 E. Interlocal Aareement - Recommendina Council consider whether to approve an aareement with the Volusian Water Alliance for a Water Conservation Coordinator at a cost of approximate Iv $2.790 to $3.180. or whether these services are already available from other sources Councilwoman Lichter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Roberts asked about Item E. City Manager Hooper elaborated on the interlocal agreement with the Volusian Water Alliance. Councilwoman Lichter stated right now you pay about $.50 per person per year for water thoughts for conservation. This will bring it up to a $1.00. This is to fund a position for a young lady named Deborah who is concentrating on conservation material and propaganda. She further spoke of the work she has done with water conservation. OTHER BUSINESS A. Special Activitv Permit - New Smyrna Beach Youth Football Association reauestina Council approval to hold a fund-raiser from June 23 to Julv 5. 1999 at the corner of US 1 and Roberts Road and waive the $150 daily fee Councilman Roberts moved for approval, second by Councilman Hammond. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Page -3- Council Regular Meeting June 7,1999 '-' .."", OFFICER REPORTS Deputy City Clerk Kruckmeyer had nothing at this time. City Attorney Clayton had nothing at this time. City Manager 1) Cancel July 5. 1999 reqular meetinq due to the Independence Dav holiday city Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. He informed Council they will be having budget meetings on July 7th and 8th. The beautification of the two medians on the north end of the City will be started June 29th. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mike Visconti, 316 pine Breeze Drive, stated after waiting a year for the medians it is very good news. He commended Councilman Roberts for the landscaping done at the Fire station on u.s. #1. He has received phone calls that u.s. #1 looks much cleaner than it did a couple of years ago. She thanked Councilwoman Lichter for her mural across the street. He thinks Edgewater is on its way. Karen Hall thanked Council for reappointing her. She spoke about Park Avenue and keeping it mowed and cleaned. She knows it is a County road and the County says they only have to mow it four times a year but FIND is coming in and it would be nice to have that cleaned up. She stated the Council is doing a good job and she really likes the mural. City Manager Hooper spoke about meeting with the County and making some progress with getting that roadway cleaned. Councilwoman Lichter read the list of items the Governor vetoed and one item was for a marine boat down south. She thought if they contacted them and told them we have a boat maybe they could use we could get rid of the boat faster. City Manager Hooper stated the funding will be effective July 1st in the State budget. We are the first project on there. They have construction bids on the actual moving. It should happen the first week or so of July. Councilwoman Lichter asked if they will be having a parade. Jill Klem informed her the fireworks are on for sure but she wasn't sure about a parade. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilman Roberts made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -4- Council Regular Meeting June 7,1999