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02-22-2000 - Regular '-'" ....., CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMKUNITY CENTER MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schmidt called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Donald Schmidt Councilman James Brown Councilman Dennis Vincenzi Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes Councilwoman Judith Lichter city Manager Kenneth Hooper Legal Assistant Robin Wolf City Clerk Susan Wadsworth Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reqular Meetinq of Februarv 7. 2000 Mayor Schmidt stated on Page 6, third paragraph, that it was vice Mayor Vincenzi and himself who attended the meeting, not Dennis Fischer. Councilman Brown moved to approve the February 7, 2000 minutes with correction, second by Councilman Vincenzi. The motion CARRIED 5-0. PRESENTATIONS I PROCLAMATIONS IPLAOUES/CERTIFICATES A. Presentation. Joint Historic Preservation Grant for archaeoloqical surveys and requestinq $5.000 for a matchinq grant. Councilman Jim Ward County Councilman Jim Ward made a presentation on behalf of the Friends of Spruce Creek. He spoke about the global importance of the Turnbull Bay Colony. He asked for Council's support on this. He feels we need to get this done for the good of our community in Southeast Volusia. He informed Council Dottie Brown and Barbara Harrah were also present to answer any questions. Mayor Schmidt asked whereabout the digs would be done in Edgewater. Dot Moore, New Smyrna Beach, explained the highest probability for sites are along the river shore. She asked Council to be aware that the archaeological resources here associated with the Turnbull Colony are just as important as any of them in New Smyrna. Councilwoman Lichter stated this first phase for us, which is actually the second phase, is more exploratory here in Edgewater. Ms. Moore stated they are seeking presence or absence in the testing to identify areas and document those and then enable us to go back to those areas to do further testing in the future if they can. '-" ....., Mayor Schmidt asked how they decide where the shovel is going to hit the ground. Ms. Moore explained it is a judgement call. Councilwoman Lichter stated no one is having their property dug into unless they agree to it correct. Ms. Moore stated absolutely not. She commented on how it was done in New Smyrna. Councilwoman Lichter stated Mike Tanksley, Chairman, Recreation/Cultural Services Board, has brought this issue to the Board and they have unanimously opt to support this type of project. Mayor Schmidt asked about the money for this. City Manager Hooper stated the money would really come out of beautification. There was $10,000 set aside for this year for projects unspecified. Staff supports the approval of this request. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if there was anywhere else they could get the funds. City Manager Hooper explained there is an unspecified Reserve Account and ultimately that is where it will come from. He isn't telling them that if they have a beautification project in the future that is identified that it won't get done. There is a place in the budget, it's got a line item and they can take it immediately from that. Councilwoman Lichter stated Planning Director Lynne Plaskett has informed her that in our Comprehensive Plan, historic sites and archaeological sites are mentioned as one of the goals. Due to Ms. Plaskett being sick and not being present, she stated Ms. Plaskett feels this will be a very worthwhile project to further that planning goal. She further spoke about ecotourism. Councilman Brown asked how they dispense the information they collect from this and if they get a report. Ms. Moore asked Bruce Piatek, Ormond Beach, to comment, which he did at this time. He further commented on the grant and the stringent requirements of the State. He believes their commitment to the expenditure for the matching funds, the grant would go to the legislature at the next session and it likely would be something you could program into your budget for your next fiscal year. Councilman Vincenzi stated he is not in favor of supporting this. He is all for culture and history but he feels there are too many other priorities they need to watch out for. As far as the needs of the City, we voted down a senior tax exemption because of money considerations. Councilwoman Rhodes and Councilwoman Lichter stated they voted to postpone it because there wasn't enough information. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about the money coming from beautification. That Committee is now Recreation/Cultural Services and feels in the future budget that is the title that should be there and then it gets used for cultural services which translates into beautification, history and culture. Mayor Schmidt commented on phone calls he received from two ladies. They feel $5,000 is a decent amount of money that can be spent on other things. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if anyone received any in favor of this. She didn't. Councilman Brown stated he has gotten quite a bit of positive feedback in his store from customers that are interested in the history of our area. He also received the same phone calls everyone else received. He asked if they have a program where they go into the local schools and talk about what they found in our area to promote this more to get more people interested. He would like to see something like that before he would vote yes. If they could show him that they are going to do something like that, he would be more inclined to give the money. Page -2- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 '-" ...., Mr. Piatek stated he doesn't know that he can specifically speak to making a commitment related to the grant. He is here in support of the grant but he is not writing it. It is a partnership between the County and a number of city entities. One of the things that was part of the initial grant project is to have a number of days for the public to come out and get involved and visit sites. He feels there are opportunities for that but he can't personally commit to the Council that that is part of the grant. Councilwoman Rhodes asked Councilman Ward if most of the land is publicly owned. Councilman Ward stated a lot of it is publicly owned. Councilwoman Rhodes asked about the land from the river two blocks west. Mr. Ward stated that is where the sites are usually found. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if that would apply in this case as well. Mr. Ward stated yes it would. Councilwoman Rhodes stated most of the land in Edgewater between the river and two blocks is privately owned. What are the odds you are going to have any kind of a tourism benefit through people's lawns? Councilman Ward stated we all have to be responsible to the people who elect us but sometimes benefits of what we do are outside of our community. If Council needs more information, they would appreciate a continuance instead of voting it down. Councilwoman Rhodes feels they need to be able to show where it is a benefit to the City. Councilwoman Lichter stated she remembers the same kind of feeling about the mural across the street. Councilman Vincenzi feels New Smyrna Beach will benefit from this just like they always do with everything. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about Port Orange also being involved in this and she is not sure there is any archaeological evidence of anything there and they gave $10,000. Mike Visconti, 316 pine Breeze Drive, stated he was the Chairman of the Beautification Committee for the last six years and since it has been changed to Recreation/Cultural Services Board, beautification is not even mentioned. He heard City Manager Hooper saying if this is passed, it will come out of the beautification funds. We appropriated these funds to beautify the medians, which have not been started yet. We are trying to beautify u.S. #1 and the corner of Park Avenue and u.S. #1 and we hoped that money would be put towards those goals. Mr. Visconti spoke about the $6,000 for the mural coming out of the beautification committee. Now there is $5,000 coming out of the beautification committee. Past committees fought and fought to appropriate that money to beautify the city. He is not against archaeology but the funds should be done the way they have appropriated them for the beautification committee. He suggested it come out of Parks and Recreation, why beautification? Councilwoman Rhodes asked Mr. Visconti if this did not come out of beautification, if he would be in favor of this. Mr. Visconti stated yes, he is not against it. Dick Martinez, 317 Schooner Avenue, stated we are a young country and we forget we have a heritage and we have history that we often fail to protect. He is in favor of this. Mike Tanksley, 204 S. Park Place, Chairman, Recreation/Cultural Services Board, spoke about JoAnne Sikes, Marie Goodrich, and Laverna McGuiness being members of the board and being movers and shakers in this community. Page -3- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 ...... ....., Mr. Tanksley spoke about the history that has been found in New Smyrna being the same history they are expecting to find here. They are expecting to find a lot of it. Enough so that hopefully it will necessitate a museum for Edgewater. He asked for the opportunity and chance to show the Council there is history here. Councilman Brown asked what they would do to set a site up for people to come and view. Is this money going to be applied towards making this available or is it just for looking at it? Mr. Tanksley stated this is step one of a very large plan. He spoke about what happened with one of the very first sites in New Smyrna. He spoke about a scale model that is on display in the Museum of Fine Arts in Daytona. From that scale model, they can take students and build a full-size house. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about the shallowness of a dig. She feels there is a lot of positive pluses for young people with archaeology. Councilwoman Rhodes made a motion to give them the $5,000, not to come out of beautification. She thinks you can always find something better to spend the money on but she feels our heritage is important. Councilwoman Lichter seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Vincenzi voted NO. B. Soruce Creek Band Parents Association reauestina soonsorship for Edaewater band students to oarticioate in Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Dav 2001 ($50 oer student: totalina $350) city Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. Staff recommends approval. Mayor Schmidt asked if they had an original request before this. City Manager Hooper commented on the vague request they originally submitted. Mayor Schmidt asked if this is a sponsorship that anyone could do for any of the kids also on a private basis. City Manager Hooper informed him that is correct. Councilwoman Lichter would like the kids to come back after and comment on their experience. Councilman Vincenzi moved for approval, second by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0. C. sth arade student Anthony Lewis reauesting a donation for the Student Ambassador Proaram. which will send him to Britain and Ireland Anthony Lewis, lS01 India Palm Drive, made a presentation regarding the People to People Student Ambassador Program. He is asking Council for $500. Councilwoman Rhodes asked what he had to do to qualify. Mr. Lewis stated there were 30 other students that also qualified. Councilwoman Lichter asked where the rest of the money comes from. Mr. Lewis informed her donations. Mayor Schmidt asked when his trip would be. Mr. Lewis informed him once school is out. Councilman Vincenzi asked if he would come back and do a slide show. Mr. Lewis agreed. City Manager Hooper stated staff recommended the same contribution that was given, the $50 per student like the others. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if there are any other students asking for this. City Manager Hooper stated no. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if there is potential for other students to come forward. City Manager Hooper stated he is sure there is potential but there hasn't been any other requests. Page -4- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 ...... ....." Councilwoman Rhodes asked Mr. Lewis how much he needs altogether. Mr. Lewis informed her $4,290. Councilwoman Rhodes asked how much he has so far. Mr. Lewis informed her $300 and something. Councilwoman Lichter asked for a consensus without a vote about the $500 versus $50. City Manager Hooper stated if you are going to do a consensus you ought to make a motion on a number. Councilwoman Rhodes expressed concern if they give Anthony $500, how much does that leave them for other students or projects. City Manager Hooper asked City Clerk Wadsworth if she knew the amount that was budgeted. He thinks $5,000 was set aside for that. He doesn't think they have spent any. Councilwoman Lichter asked if he would be asking New Smyrna as well. Mr. Lewis stated he would be asking New Smyrna also. City Manager Hooper asked what happens if he doesn't reach the amount to go. Mr. Lewis stated he is definitely going to reach that amount. Councilwoman Rhodes stated but if you don't, you are going to give us the money back. Mr. Lewis agreed. Councilman Brown made a motion to approve $500. Councilwoman Lichter asked if they have planned any type of exchange with a city in Ireland or the British Isles. Mr. Lewis stated no not that he knows of. Councilman Vincenzi seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 5-0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mike Visconti, 316 pine Breeze Drive, stated at the last meeting they were talking about the anti-litter campaign. He received phone calls from people in Meadow Lake that would like to get permission from Council to clean up Roberts Road from u.s. #1 to Whistle stop Park. Councilwoman Lichter stated the official program for Edgewater will start after New Smyrna Beach. She also wasn't sure if Roberts Road a County road or not. City Manager Hooper stated the City should have no objections to that but he doesn't want them to sponsor that because it becomes a City program and there are forms and they are going through the process. Insurance has to be obtained for those individuals. We are about six months from that program. Councilman Brown asked if they will be supplying bags or special pick up times for these. Councilwoman Lichter stated they will be wearing vests and there will be collection spots. The Chamber and Regions Bank in New Smyrna is helping to sponsor this. By the time it gets going, she hopes to involve the homeowners associations, garden clubs, Rotary, and other groups. Mayor Schmidt our blessing. City and tell up. stated on their own they could do it now and have City Manager Hooper stated if they contact the us where it is stacked, they will come and pick it Councilwoman Rhodes stated she would like to see the City Council adopt a street. Councilwoman Lichter stated Hibiscus Drive needs it from the Fire station to Roberts Road. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman crime rate Department Brown thanked Chief Schumaker. in Edgewater dropping. He also for their immediate response to Page -5- He commented on the thanked the utility problems. Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 ~ ~ Councilman Brown stated he was approached regarding child registration. He found out the Chief does have a program. He asked what they can do to help him promote this. Chief Schumaker spoke about the program that started three years ago. Over the past three years, they have fingerprinted approximately 600 people. He spoke about going to the schools to do fingerprinting. They do not keep the fingerprints on file, they are turned over to the parents. Chief Schumaker spoke about a program they are getting ready to start called Character Counts. Councilman Brown would hope the newspapers would pick up on this and make a big promotion for them. City Manager Hooper stated they would also put that in the newsletter. Councilman Vincenzi also complimented Terry Wadsworth for his quick response to problems. He would like to bring before the Council as an agendaed item how to solicit public opinion better. He feels there should be some better way to get to know what people want and how they feel about issues. Mayor Schmidt stated at the MPO meeting this morning, Votran announced they were going to have a meeting in March on changing some of the routes and some of the stops. They had talked about getting a bus to stop at the YMCA. Mayor Schmidt stated the first week in March he would be out of town and needs a volunteer from the Council to go to a Halifax Indian River Task Force meeting. He is going to assign himself to that group. The meeting is the first Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and meet at the Halifax Harbor Marina in Daytona. Councilman Vincenzi agreed to go in his place. Mayor Schmidt stated today Ken, Terry and himself took a ride out to Oak Hill to look at the sewer plant going up. He further commented on the progress. Councilwoman Rhodes feels Chief Schumaker is doing a good job. She agreed with Councilman vincenzi regarding public forums. She would like to have more input from the public. Mayor Schmidt stated at the last meeting he brought up taking their meetings on the road. One location has been secured. City Manager Hooper stated they are both scheduled. Mayor Schmidt also suggested using the Florida Shores Clubhouse. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about the seniors and the rebate on taxes. She has been under the impression that because Edgewater did not get involved and vote for this break in taxes for seniors, that would mean that none of our people could get anything. She has found out that the portion of your taxes that is County, if you are 65 or older, does have a break in taxation. She is letting the seniors know that they have until March 1st to get to Canal Street and fill out these forms. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about the results of the senior survey. She spoke about the Southeast Volusia Senior Advisory Board. She thinks in the future it should be thought of as an appointment. Councilwoman Lichter spoke about the thirteen accidents that have occurred on u.S. #1 and Roberts Road. They are definitely planning some changes there. City Manager Hooper further elaborated. Mayor Schmidt spoke about having a lefthand turn lane. city Manager Hooper stated that is in the 60% plans that he has just gotten in showing turn lanes and signals for u.S. #1. Kathy Brooks informed her that within a two year period they will be fixing that road and we will get a turn lane. Page -6- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 ~ ,..., PUBLIC BEARINGS. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS There were no public hearings, ordinances or resolutions at this time. CONSENT AGENDA A. Animal Control Board Appointments (2) - Councilwoman Lichter and Mayor Schmidt resoectivelY. to consider Board's recommendation to reappoint Dr. David Vanis and Elizabeth Scavarda for two year terms B. Economic Develo~ment Board Aooointments - Councilmen Brown and Vincenzi resoectivelY. to consider Board's recommendation to aoooint Charles J. Gianino to fill the remaining term of Nancy Ridner and Christooher L. Balmer to fill the remaininq term of John Browninq C. Library Board Aooointments (2) - Councilwomen Rhodes and Lichter resoectivelY. to consider Board's recommendation to reaoooint JoAnn Sikes and Marie Goodrich for three year terms Councilwoman Lichter moved to accept the Consent Agenda, second by Councilwoman Rhodes. The motion CARRIED 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS A. city Assessments - Rosemarie Miccichi requestinq a waiver to Edqewater pavinq and wastewater assessments ($356.74 oer year) Rosemarie Miccichi, 3012 Woodland Drive, presented her request to have her paving and wastewater assessments waived. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if they have precedence for this kind of thing. City Manager Hooper commented on Florida Statute 196.012. Finance Director Michelle Goins has contacted the Property Appraiser's office and there are 66 people within the city that are in this category. He feels if they do this once, they will probably see 65 other individuals come in that will be talking about their assessment program. As much as he feels for someone that is struggling to pay it, from a City point of view and business perspective, staff recommends they do not grant the waiver. Councilwoman Lichter suggested putting this over a long period of time, halfed and double the time. City Manager Hooper explained it is difficult with the bonds and the program the City has out there now. Every dollar you reduce the annual assessment income means it has to be paid and it will come out of the general fund or some other. Councilwoman Rhodes asked Ms. Miccichi if she has been to any agencies requesting assistance. Ms. Miccichi stated human resources had helped her one time. As far as she knows, there is nothing else out there. She would hate to lose her house. Councilwoman Rhodes questioned her having a child. Ms. Miccichi stated he is 17, he is still a student. Councilwoman Rhodes asked how long they have lived there. Ms. Miccichi stated she has had her home for two years. Councilman Brown asked what the City does if she doesn't pay it. city Manager Hooper informed him place a lien on it. After the lien reaches a certain amount, you can request foreclosure or the lien stays and a potential buyer in the future would have to pay that amount before the closing. Councilman Brown asked if they accrue interest every year or is it a lien for a certain amount and that is it. City Manager Hooper informed him it includes interest. Page -7- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 ~ ~ councilwoman Rhodes asked if this is something that will affect her the rest of her life and she will never be able to work again. Ms. Miccichi stated the disease she has is progressive. Councilman Vincenzi asked about an attorney she has working on a disability case. Ms. Miccichi stated she has disability pending, yes, with S.S.I. Councilwoman Rhodes asked if she anticipated that if she received the social security, that you would be able to pay this. She is trying to be able to make a compromise between what she needs and what the city needs. Maybe if this could occur on a temporary basis, they might be able to work something out. Ms. Miccichi stated it may be able to be done but if her disability went through six months from now, she couldn't give all of that money in one lump. Councilman Rhodes explained she isn't saying she would have to pay that back but if they could give her a break for six months, she is aSking Ms. Miccichi if she anticipates in the future she will be able to. Personally she is not willing to grant a blanket where she would never have to pay again. Ms. Miccichi stated the gentleman that lives with her takes care of her financial business and asked if he would be able to speak. Warren Kane further commented on Ms. Miccichi's situation. He feels it is a question of presently temporarily as opposed to permanently as he sees it. He thanked Ms. Goins who was instrumental in getting them to this point. Councilwoman Lichter asked if she can pay any of this amount at this time. Mr. Kane stated he doesn't see how, not at this time, absolutely not. Councilman Vincenzi asked about deferring the payment for six months and then see how her financial situation is. City Manager Hooper stated if Council wanted to do something, he suggested they take the money from the general fund and make the payment. He is strongly urging them not to back away from an assessment where you have a bond issue and outstanding debt. That assessment is there not to be messed with. If you lower an assessment, you are going to pen the door, for not just this type, but anybody else that wants to re-evaluate. If the Council wants to take general fund money on behalf of the Council, as the City, that is a legal way to do it. It is one he doesn't suggest because then you are taking taxpayers money to pay and subsidize something. Councilwoman Rhodes stated there are probably plenty of people that need money to meet their bills. Mr. Kane stated he was wondering how many of the other 65 people are in the position where they are unable to work to bring in extra income. They are aware that she is not the only one with problems but she seems to be in a different situation than most other people. That is his view of it. Councilwoman Rhodes stated she works for the church and there are many members of their congregation that live on social security alone. She doesn't like the idea of the City paying the bill because she sees so many people that could use that help that we aren't able to help. City Manager Hooper stated the only other way would be to lower the assessments and that takes a public hearing and you would have to go through an equalization board and you would readdress the assessments. He strongly urged Council that they don't want to do that. Mr. Kane stated her income right now is nil. There lies her immediate problem. Page -8- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 '-" ...." Councilman Brown stated the reason he asked about the lien is because the City doesn't move in instantly and take property away. If they put a lien on there, can they make the lien to where there is no interest bearing. If it ever came to that, she would have time to come up with the money down the line. He didn't know if that is feasible. City Manager Hooper stated if they just don't pay it is going to take the City a while to put a lien on it. All of our liens are mandated and have to have an interest bearing or else none of them do. Councilwoman Lichter asked how much this is a month? City Manager Hooper stated it is $356 dollars a year. Councilwoman Rhodes stated $30 per month. Ben DelNigro, 3130 Tamarind Drive, stated he feels for this lady but if Council approves this for her, they are going to have to approve it for a lot of other people. Councilwoman Rhodes told her to come to Edgewater united Methodist Church tomorrow and they will do something to help her. Councilwoman Lichter stated she has person that she has adopted with two children, a single mom and she helps her out a little every month if she isn't going to make it. She thinks there are private individuals hearing this story or as Harriet has offered the facilities of her church that will help. Councilwoman Lichter informed Councilwoman Rhodes she would also contribute. City Manager Hooper commented on this being a governmental function. He applauds what they have said and done but at the same time that is not he role of government. Councilwoman Rhodes stated we are all people and we have to try and help each other. Councilwoman Rhodes made a motion to deny the request, second by Councilman Brown. The motion CARRIED 5-0. There was a ten-minute recess at this time. B. Franchise Aareement - Staff recommendina Council authorize citv Manager or Mavor to enter into an aareement for Off-site signs City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. Staff is recommending approval. Councilwoman Lichter asked if Florida Shores Clubhouse could have one of these or if that would be inappropriate. City Manager Hooper stated his understanding is they can make a list of where we want them. Mayor Schmidt stated these are the same type signs they have in Daytona Beach Shores. David Ridner, 2804 Unity Tree Drive, stated yes they are the same type concept, different company. Mayor Schmidt asked how many the City gets for free. Mr. Ridner informed him one for every ten. Mayor Schmidt asked if it comes in front of Council when they decide where they will go or is that something that they talk about but it is just common sense. city Manager Hooper stated it comes back in front of Council. Mr. Ridner stated they decide where they go totally. Page -9- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000 '-"" ..."", Councilman Brown asked if these have been installed anywhere near hurricane areas. Mr. Ridner stated Daytona Beach Shores and listed other cities. He commented on people that have expressed an interest in these signs. Councilman Vincenzi moved for approval, second by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0. C. Professional Plannina Consultant Contracts - Approval of proposed continuina Services Aareements City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. He recommended to Council that they use two firms, Land Design Innovations, Maitland and Ghyabi Lassiter & Associates, Ormond Beach. Staff recommends authorization for the Mayor or himself to sign the contracts and it does not obligate or spend any money at this time. Each project will come back before Council. Councilwoman Lichter moved for approval, second by Councilwoman Rhodes. The motion CARRIED 5-0. OFFICER REPORTS City Clerk Wadsworth had nothing at this time. Legal Assistant Wolf had nothing at this time. city Manaaer Discussion Land Development Code City Manager Hooper informed Council they are in the final stages of putting together the draft of the Land Development Code. It will be presented to P & z this week. The Council will get their copies at the same time. He gave the Code Enforcement Board their sections last week. They are probably going to need a work session or two to really go through. It is a major change in the way we have done business. He spoke about the code in the past. He further commented on some of the changes that have been made. He spoke about having community meetings. Code Enforcement Attornev City Manager Hooper stated he went to the Code Enforcement Board meeting last week and offered them the request that Council had made that they look at sid Nowell. They have requested he draft a contract, which Robin did, and they presented it to sid today. He is going to look that over. He stated they will a contract for Council review very soon. Ocean Avenue Railroad Closina City Manager Hooper stated April 3rd, 4th and 5th, FEC will be closing the Ocean Avenue railroad crossing. Our share, which is an estimate at this time, is $16,700. The railroad pays their share of the track where there is pavement that goes across that has to be replaced. If it is a City road that is our responsibility. If it is a County road, it is the County's responsibility. We really have no choices but to pay that as part of the railroad's crossing permit that obligates the city to make restoration when we have a problem. CITIZEN COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE There were no citizen comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Lichter moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Bloomer Page -10- Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2000