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04-01-1996 - Regular '-'" ~ CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1996 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hayman called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Mayor Jack Hayman Councilman Danny Hatfield Councilwoman Louise Martin Councilman Michael Hays Councilman David Mitchum City Attorney Krista storey City Manager George McMahon City Clerk Susan Wadsworth Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Harvey Hardin, retired Methodist Minister, delivered the invocation. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag. INTERNATIONAL AWARD VIDEO BY ANIMATION CLUB STUDENTS OF EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL Mayor Hayman introduced Mr. Tucker, Principal, Edgewater Public School, who thanked the Council for inviting the Animation Club to the meeting. Nancy Brown introduced the teachers, club sponsors and students involved with the preparation of the video. Ms. Brown explained what is involved with making the video. The video was viewed by the Council and public. Mayor Hayman distributed certificates to the children in the Animation Club. Councilman Hatfield spoke about the wonderful work done by the Animation Club. Councilman Hatfield made a motion to have the Mayor and City Manager take the children to lunch, second by Councilman Mitchum. The motion CARRIED 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 18, 1996 Councilman Hays made a motion to approve the March 18, 1996 minutes, second by Councilman Mitchum. The motion CARRIED 5-0. CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Other than public hearings) There were no citizen comments at this time. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Hays had nothing at this time. Councilman Mitchum had nothing at this time. \ , ...... ..." Mayor Hayman commented on the resolution from Ormond Beach regarding the update on the Beach Trust Commission. councilman Hatfield had nothing at this time. Councilwoman Martin had nothing at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Public hearing Ord. 96-0-01 Establishing regulations for outside storage of Vehicles. Equipment and Materials Mayor HaYman presented the background, read Ord. 96-0-01 and opened the public hearing. City Attorney storey listed items she was requesting council consider clarification on in the existing language of the ordinance. There was a brief discussion regarding car covers. Councilman Hays questioned if they would need to bring this back to include the discussed changes. City Attorney storey informed him no, the intent and title were not changed. It was the consensus of the Council to make the proposed changes. Mayor Hayman spoke about residential and commercial uses. He commented on Page 4 Item G. City Attorney storey stated our current regulations require a barrier between residential and commercial uses. Mayor Hayman expressed objection to requiring industrial areas to have screened enclosures and also a cover. It is going to be hard for them to find a cover big enough for some of the equipment. Councilman Hays commented on a commercial area abutting a residential area having a barrier of some sort. He has no problem striking section 1101.04 from the ordinance if that is going to cause a problem with moving ahead with this. Councilman Mitchum suggested striking F & G in section 1101.03 and striking C & D in section 1101.04. Mayor Hayman presented comments regarding the need for striking Item A & D in section 1101.04 and clean up the verbiage pertaining to screened areas for industrial use. Councilman Hays feels the only thing that needs to be addressed in the Industrial area is requiring an opaque wall, fence or hedge if it abuts a residential area. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to remove all of section 1101.04 due to buffering requirements already being in effect. Judith Lichter, 826 Navigators Way, questioned boats in residential areas and if any thought was given to this. City Attorney Storey clarified that boats need to meet the standards as well. Councilwoman Martin questioned if there is size limitation on recreational vehicles. City Attorney Storey informed her she is not aware of one. Paul Jenkins, 2029 willow Oak Drive, questioned if vehicles are going to be considered junk if they are not registered. city Attorney Storey informed him no. Page -2- Council Regular Meeting April 1, 1996 ~ ....... ...", Mr. Jenkins commented on the size limitation on a recreation vehicle being in an ordinance a couple of years ago allowing 26' boats and recreational vehicles. city Attorney storey explained if that is the case, it could not be addressed with this ordinance. Al Messick, 2929 Royal Palm Drive, questioned why they don't have decent street lights on his street. Mayor Hayman informed Mr. Messick he would have an opportunity to speak during citizen Comments. Mayor Hayman closed the public hearing. City Attorney storey informed Council the maximum recreational vehicle length is 35'. Councilwoman Martin made a motion to approve Ord. 96-0-01 with the four changes, second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 5-0. B. Public hearing Ord. 96-0-02 Establishment of water rates by resolution and Res. 96-R-06 Establishing water rates Mayor Hayman presented the background, read Ord. 96-0-02 and opened the public hearing. Due to there being no comments, Mayor Hayman closed the public hearing. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Ord. 96-0-02, second by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Hayman read Res. 96-R-06. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Res. 96-R-06, second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 5-0. C. First reading Ord. 96-0-03 Amending Art. II Purchase and Sale Procedure of Chapter 9 Finance to provide for establishment of purchasing regulations by resolution of the City Council City Manager McMahon presented brief comments regarding Ord. 96- 0-03. Mayor Hayman read Ord. 96-0-03. Councilman Hays made a motion to approve Ord 96-0-03, second by Councilman Mitchum. The motion CARRIED 5-0. D. Res. 96-R-07 Regarding service of spouses on City board, committee, or agency Mayor Hayman presented the background and read Res. 96-R-07. City Attorney Storey explained she is not recommending the request of the Beautification & Tree Committee to allow a spouse to serve on the same board due to the Sunshine Law. There was a lengthy discussion regarding family members serving on the same board and how under the Sunshine Law this is not allowed. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Res. 96-R-07, second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilwoman Martin vote NO. Page -3- Council Regular Meeting April 1, 1996 , .....' ..., City Attorney storey asked if the Council wanted her to bring back to them a proposed ordinance to remove the prohibition that if someone's spouse is on Code Enforcement the spouse can't serve on another board. It was the consensus of Council that wouldn't be necessary. CONSENT AGENDA A. Memorandum of Agreement for Commission Vendor with Lance B. Approval of payment from Self-Insurance Fund - McCaskill Enterprises C. Renewal of Bi-Tec Southeast. Inc.. cylinder lease agreement for the Fire Department Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS A. Fire/Rescue Chief's request to purchase Genesis hydraulic rescue system from Rescue Systems, Inc. Councilman Hays moved for approval, second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 5-0. B. utilities Director's request to award bid re: Cory Estates Water distribution system to Bruce McGonigal, Inc. and waive minor bid irregularity on indemnification amount Mayor Hayman presented the background of this request. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve acceptance of the bid, second by Councilman Hays. Councilman Hatfield commented on the big spread in the bid amounts and questioned if the City is comfortable with these people and if they are capable of doing the job. Mr. Wadsworth elaborated on Councilman Hatfield's concerns. The motion CARRIED 5-0. C. Interlocal agreement with Florida Department of Transportation re: Metropolitan Planning Organization and appointing (or reappointing) one member to serve on the MPO Board Mayor Hayman presented the background for this request. Councilman Hays asked Mayor Hayman if he is willing to continue to serve on the MPO. Mayor Hayman agreed. Councilman Hays moved for approval with the Mayor to continue to serve, second by Councilwoman Martin. Mayor Hayman commented on Lake Helen not accepting this. The motion CARRIED 5-0. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Al Messick, 2929 Royal Palm Drive, asked why they don't have any decent street lights. City Manager McMahon explained the street Light program. Councilman Hays suggested checking to see if maybe trees have grown around some of the street lights. Page -4- Council Regular Meeting April 1, 1996 ~ '- ~ There was a discussion regarding there not being funds to put a street light on every corner in the community. Don Masso, 317 pine Breeze Drive, commended Council for their steadfastness and integrity in being able to furnish the southern neighbors with water at an equitable price. Judith Lichter, 826 Navigators Way, spoke about Item 6D. She complimented the Council for taking us into the 21st Century with a very sensible action. OFFICER REPORTS City Attorney City Attorney Storey had nothing at this time. City Manager City Manager McMahon commented on correspondence from the County. He stated the County had some questions regarding the rate and whether it was a fixed rate. City Clerk City Clerk Wadsworth had nothing at this time. Councilman Hays Councilman Hays commented on the different crews in the City being called out due to the rain. He feels these people need to be complimented on the jobs they are doing with the water problems. Councilman Mitchum Councilman Mitchum spoke about people contacting him to let him know where the system is not working and he sends them to where it is done and it is working. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Hays made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -5- Council Regular Meeting April 1, 1996