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09-21-1992 - Regular .... .."", CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1992 Minutes CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wessler called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Tanya Wessler Councilman Kirk Jones Councilperson Louise Martin Councilperson NoraJane Gillespie Councilman Michael Hays 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 The invocation was given by Rev. Miracle from the Friendship Baptist Church. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Wessler welcomed Ms. Brownfield, a new reporter from the Observer. PRESENTATION Mayor Wessler presented an Advanced Safety certificate to Charlane Runge, Edgewater's Safety Director/Risk Manager. City Manager McMahon mentioned the cost savings Ms. Runge is responsible for through her efforts. He congratulated her. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reqular Meetinq of Auqust 3, 1992 councilperson Gillespie moved to accept the minutes. Councilperson Martin seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Regular Meeting of August 17, 1992 Councilman Hays moved to approve the minutes. Councilperson Gillespie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Round Table Meetinq of september 3, 1992 Councilman Jones moved to approve the minutes. councilman Hays seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. special Meetinq of Se~tember 9, 1992 councilperson Gillespie moved to accept the minutes. Councilman Hays seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. CITIZENS COMMENTS Mr. Galen McClain, 3119 Queen Palm Drive, reminded the Council and the citizens of the Volusia county Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd, 10:30 a.m. at Daytona Beach Community College, Daytona Beach. Two items of interest on their agenda will be l)deciding on a baseball complex for the Baltimore Orioles 2)a request for approval of a General Obligation Bond Issue. CONSENT AGENDA A. Parks and Recreation Director's recommendation to enter into rental aqreement with Edgewater Alliance Church for use of qvm for recreation proqrams B. Parks and Recreation Director's recommendation to award bids for reliqhtinq tennis court/racquetball court at KennedV Park to Perkins High Reach Service for $12,127.73 ..... ......, C. Parks and Recreation Director's recommendation to award bid for resurfacing tennis court at Kennedv Park to Nidy Company for $2.127.00 Councilman Hays questioned the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Kennedy Park, reminding Council we took a loss on this the last time it was done. Mr. Jack Corder, Parks and Recreation Director, answered this is the company who came in and finished the last job. Councilman Jones asked Mr. Corder to explain Item A. Mr. Corder explained the need for the use of this facility and the negotiations that have taken place. Councilperson Gillespie moved to accept the consent agenda. Councilperson Martin seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS A. APpointinq one member to Land Development and Requlatorv Aqency due to expiration of term of Donald Masso. Mayor Wessler requested that Mr. Masso be reappointed to the board; he has been serving since 1990. Councilman Hays moved to reappoint Mr. Masso. Councilperson Gillespie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. B. Firefiqhters Pension Fund Board of Trustees vacancies due to expirations of terms Councilman Jones moved to reappoint Ben Wagner. Councilman Hays seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. councilperson Martin moved to reappoint Mr. Morin. Councilperson Gillespie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Wessler stated the firefighters have requested Council to approve their appointment of Bill Vola as their representative. Councilman Jones moved to approve their appointment. Councilman Hays seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. C. Discussion re: siqn ordinance Mayor Wessler stated it was requested by Mr. Naill to put the sign ordinance on hold. She asked for Council input. Councilman Hays pointed out that we are more lenient than a lot of Cities regarding sign requirements. He does not see going any farther than what we already allow. There were no other comments. Mayor Wessler stated the sign ordinance stays in effect. D. Indian River Elementary School traffic and railroad crossinq concerns. Mayor Wessler stated she spoke with Mrs. Kennedy, Principal at Indian River Elementary, regarding this and the problem has been taken care of. Chief Schumaker was complimented on his action regarding this situation. Chief Schumaker stated Lt. McEver has been working on this situation and he is present to speak on this. There was discussion regarding the railroad crossing arm not always being in good working condition. Councilman Hays suggested official notification be sent to the railroad explaining our concerns over this and their responsibility. -2- Regular council Meeting September 21, 1992 ~ ...." Lt. McEver went over the problems at the school and explained what has been done to alleviate them. Mayor Wessler requested a letter be written to the principals of both the elementary schools explaining to them if they ever have problems like this in the future, they should write to the City and not let the problems linger. City Manager McMahon explained he and Mrs. Kennedy spoke regarding this and she now understands who to contact to get help. Mayor Wessler requested a sign be put up at the place where the bike path comes out onto Roberts Road. She also said some people suggested a yellow flashing light be put up near the school. City Manager McMahon agreed to look into this entire situation with the Police Department. Chief Schumaker stated the department is well aware of their responsibilities in this situation. He reported there are upcoming meetings involving the school traffic problem and added that until the problem is resolved they will have support personnel on the scene. ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESOLUTIONS First Readinq: None Second Readinq: (Public Hearinq) A. Ord. 92-0-17 Increasinq Monthly Fee for Collection and Disposal of Garbaqe and Trash bv Sixty Cents Mayor Wessler read the ordinance: Ordinance No. 92-0-17 An Ordinance amending Section 19-63 (service Charqes and Rates) of Article VI (Solid Waste Disposal) of Chapter 19 (utilities and Services) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Edqewater, Florida, bv increasinq the monthly fee for the collection and disposal of qarbaqe and trash by sixty (60) cents: providinq for conflictinq provisions, severability and applicability: providinq for an effective date: providinq for adoption and codification. Mayor Wessler opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Wessler closed the public hearing. councilperson Gillespie moved to accept Ordinance No.92-0-17. Councilman Hays seconded the motion. Councilman Hays reminded everyone that one of the biggest problems we have had over the past few years is the increasing of tipping fees. Motion CARRIED 5-0. B. Res. 92-R-17 Adopting millaqe rate of 4.600 and Res. 92-R-18 Adoptinq final budqet for FY 1992/93 Mayor Wessler read the resolution in its entirety: Resolution No. 92-R-17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Edqewater, Florida, adoptinq a millaqe rate of 4.600 mills per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the fiscal year beqinninq October 1, 1992 and endinq September 30, 1993: which represents a one and sixty-nine hundredths percent increase from the rolled back rate of 4.52364: repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith and providinq for an effective date. Mayor Wessler opened the public hearing. There were no comments. -3- Regular Council Meeting September 21, 1992 ~ ...., Mayor Wessler closed the public hearing. Councilperson Gillespie moved to accept Resolution No. 92-R-17. Councilperson Martin seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Wessler read the resolution: Resolution No. 92-R-18 A Resolution adoptinq a final budqet for the city of Edgewater, Florida, for the fiscal year beqinninq October 1, 1992 and ending September 30, 1993; settinq forth revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, the Water and Wastewater Fund, the Refuse Collection Fund, the Stormwater Manaqement/Maintenance Fund, and the Internal Service/self- Insurance Fund; repealinq all resolutions in conflict herewith and providinq an effective date. Mayor Wessler opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Wessler closed the public hearing. Councilperson Gillespie moved to accept Resolution No. 92-R-18. Councilman Hays seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. End of six months' trial of Code Enforcement process usinq complaint system rather than patrol Mayor Wessler called the Council's attention to the memo from the city Manager regarding this system. Councilperson Gillespie agreed with the City Manager's suggestions and recommendations. Mayor Wessler questioned what would be involved in training all City employees to report violations. city Manager McMahon explained special training sessions will take place in all departments. There was further discussion among the Council members about this. It was agreed to stay with the current system. City Attorney storey cautioned that everyone must be treated equally. She recommended that everyone receive an initial notice of violation. Then after the specified period of time, if the violation is not corrected, a formal certified letter is sent. The sensitivity of public relations is recognized, but we need to legally follow equal due process. She also added a concern regarding other city employees making any contact with individuals regarding violations. COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS city Attorney No report city Manager City Manager McMahon introduced Mr. Steven Cork, who is a retired military man wishing to enter the City Management field. He is here getting some experience, on a non-paid status. city Manager McMahon read an article on a sewer assessment concern in Cape Coral, adding that our city got a bargain on our program. city Manager McMahon asked Council approval to create and sell plastic Edgewater nameplates to put on the front of cars. There were no objections to this. -4- Regular Council Meeting September 21, 1992 ~ ~ City Manager McMahon reported that he met with New Smyrna Beach officials regarding a proposed YMCA. He does not feel we have the money to rush into an agreement on this. He suggests more discussion among the Council before any action be taken. Councilperson Martin No report councilperson Gillespie asked the status on Mr. Joe Martin's request concerning the change to bring that business in. City Manager McMahon answered that they have been working with Mr. Martin on this. It will have to go before the board and then a recommendation will come to the Council. Mr. Mark Karet, Director of Community Development, explained the process that is being followed to get this on the LDRA agenda. councilperson Gillespie also reported that she provided the information to everyone from Florida Power & Light. She would like the five year plan from Florida Power & Light put on a Council agenda. councilman Hays reported on an article on the construction of some of the buildings in South Florida. He would like to follow up on a workshop to discuss our building codes, etc. City Manager McMahon explained he is preparing the information for the Council to review and a workshop will be set up. Mavor Wessler wished the candidates good luck. She announced there is another candidates' forum Wednesday evening. She urged the citizens to vote on October 1st. She introduced Ms. Pat Kuhn, 1869 Sabal Palm, a citizen representative for the Bicycle Path Pedestrian Committee, who spoke briefly on their purpose. Councilman Jones inquired about the status of the Beach Trust Commission. He suggested our representative bring us up to date on what is going on. He reported that he was appointed to the Firefighters Consolidation Efforts and at the last meeting he attended the communication problems were discussed. Hopefully this will be improved upon. He will keep the Council up to date. OUESTIONS FROM PRESS No questions CITIZENS COMMENTS Donald Masso, 317 pine Breeze Drive, thanked the Council for their continued confidence in him as a member of the LDRA. Dominick Fazzone, 302 Paradise Lane, complimented the city staff for attending the County Council meeting in DeLand last week and opposing the landfill construction. He expressed his pride in the City for working together for this common endeavor. He said we should thank Mr. Henderson for his part in stopping this. He personally thanked the City Manager, City Attorney and City staff for a job well done. Mayor Wessler suggested sending a letter of thank you to the County Council. Ben Waqner, 3036 Travelers Palm, also thanked the Council for reappointing him to the Firemens Pension Board. Duke Southard, contractor for the recycling program in the City of Edgewater, thanked Mayor Wessler for helping him with the relief fund that went down to the hurricane victims. He also thanked Councilman Hays for his individual efforts. He pointed -5- Regular Council Meeting September 21, 1992 ... .",., out that Mr. Tom Hager sent some $3,500. worth of baby food to them. He thanked the City's Public Works Department for their truck and help going down there. At this time Councilman Hays commended Mr. Southard for his commitment to this effort. There was discussion with Mr. Southard about the different recycling items and procedures that are being followed. Tom Haqer, 3032 Mango Tree Drive, thanked Mayor Wessler, Councilman Jones, and Councilperson Gillespie for the part they have taken this year in cleaning up our river and our beaches. He also thanked Councilman Jones and councilperson Gillespie for helping him stencil through the roadways with the canals and drainage pipes leading to our river. He requested they ask the City Manager to look into getting some permanent signs made to stop the dumping that is being done. ADJOURNMENT councilperson Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 8:13 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Sigler -6- Regular Council Meeting September 21, 1992