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05-16-1991 NNW `4■0 CITY OF EDGEWATER CITIZENS COUNCIL ADVISORY Thursday, May 16, 1991 5:00 P.M. City Hall Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Wasarhaley called the meeting of the Citizens Council Advisory Committee to order at 5:01 P.M., Thursday, May 16, 1991, in the City Hall conference room. ROLL CALL: Members present were: Ray Wasarhaley, James Mackie, Edward Janus, Janet Ptaszek. Stanley Carlson, Phyllis Woodard and Earl Copeland were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Janus made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 2, 1991 meeting. Mrs. Ptaszek seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4 -0. INTRODUCTION OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE: (There were no guests at the meeting.) REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: At this time, Mr. Janus asked about the back up paperwork pertaining to the Fire /Building Department, which was tabled at the last Council meeting. This paperwork is to be supplied to the committee members as soon as possible. Mr. Janus also brought up the subject of the memo from the City Manager regarding going through him rather than contacting department heads directly. He feels the committee members should go directly to the department heads, and of course, send copies of their actions to the City Manager. Mrs. Ptaszek stated she would like to see that privilege remain with the committee members. Mr. Mackie stated by the time requests are sent through the manager's office and he directs them to the department head it will be too late to do anything. He feels as a time saving effort the members should be able to talk directly to the department heads. Chairman Wasarhaley commented, this would depend on the volume of the request. Mr. Janus added, their freedom should not be restricted, in all due respect to the City Manager's position, they should be allowed to go directly to the departments. He made a motion that unless they are directed from the Mayor and City Council that theyare going to be controlled by the City Manager, they should continue handling matters the way they have been. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4 -0. It was agreed to wait until Mr. Carlson is in attendance to discuss the Cellular Phone Review, since this was his request. Chairman Wasarhaley explained he had instructed the secretary which of the Council Agenda Items to copy packages for the committee. If there is anything else a member wants, let us know and copies can be made. Council Agenda Item #5B: Perry R. Barrett re: tree removal permit for Surrey Ridge and placing sign on property. Chairman Wasarhaley informed the committee there was a meeting held today with the Planner and Perry Barrett, so perhaps something has been worked out. Mr. Mackie explained how this used to be handled. Mr. Wasar- haley explained what the present situation is and that the regulations and ordinance can be interpreted differently, which is what is happening. Mr. Janus stated he does not think this will be an environmental problem. He made a motion that they recommend the tree removal be granted. Mrs. Ptaszek seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 3 -0. Chairman Wasarhaley abstained. Council Agenda Item 5C: Land Development & Regulatory Agency's recommendation to annex 4.98 acres West of U.S. 1, Bella Vista Church property. Mr. Mackie made a motion to allow this annexation. Mr. Janus seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4 -0. Council Agenda Item 5D: Fire & Rescue Chief's request to purchase 12 sets of bunker gear under Seminole County's purchase contract and 10 Motorola Minitor II pagers with chargers under State contract. Mr. Janus made a motion to approve this request. Mrs. Ptaszek seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4 -0 Council Agenda Item 6A: Ord. 91 -0 -4 Annexing part of Lot 2, Edgewater Country Estates, located west of U.S. 1 between Roberts Road & 28th Street to correct prior error in legal description. Mr. Mackie made a motion to accept the recommendation to annex Lot 2, Edgewater Country Estates. Mr. Janus seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 4 -0. Council Agenda Item 6B: Res. 91 -R -22 Authorizing appropriate City official to execute amended and restated Interlocal Agreement with Volusia City- County Water Supply Cooperative. Mr. Janus made a motion to go with the City Manager's recommendation. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED -4 -0 Council Agenda Item 6C: Res. 91 -R -23 Reappointing Reverend Lawrence Tee as Honorary Police Chaplain. There was no action necessary on this item. Mrs. Ptaszek commented that Rev. Tee is out there, and is very helpful. Council Agenda Item 6D: Ord. 91 -0 -3 Amending Chapter 19, Utilities and Services, Citywide residential recycling fee, to $1.00 per month with no exemptions. The comment was made that this is the best way to handle the recycling. -2- Citizens Council Advisory May 16, 1991 Norio ftwo Council Agenda Item 7B: Request to resubmit and reactivate petition for annexation of 450 acres located 9 /10ths mile South of Roberts Road with direction for staff to prepare ordinances that will address annexation, zoning, and related Comprehensive Plan amendment associated with this request. Mr. Mackie stated this should not even be on the agenda; this was turned down because it does not give the City enough revenue. Mr. Janus agreed no way is this going to be a benefit to the City. He is leary of the fact that they withdrew their request to the City, and went to the County, now they are back at the City. He explained his feelings that this annexation does not have to be granted in order to keep up with growth. The City is going to grow, no matter what and they should be careful about the type of growth they have. The cost of this project is too great for the City, perhaps if they weren't going to put mobile homes out there it would be considered differently. Mrs. Ptaszek added that with permanent homes you would gain people in the City who would be working and remaining in the area. Chairman Wasarhaley commented he would be pleased with a more up- scale project also. Mr. Janus made a motion to recommend this annexation, ONLY if the developer constructs residential /conventional homes on the sites. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mackie. The motion CARRIED 4 -0. Mr. Janus stated they must look to the future and do something to keep the younger working people in this area. There was conversation at this time about a tradeschool being needed in this county. Mr. Janus stated this committee should look into things such as this, and why businesses are closing on U.S. 1, and getting industry into the City. There was no further action taken on Council Agenda Items. Mr. Janus suggested the committee go over the street paving report at another meeting. He asked if the committee could schedule a special meeting to review all things they have discussed to date and what the status is of those items. They should also discuss what areas to pursue. He reminded the committee that the Code Enforcement Office and the Code Enforce- ment Board Chairman were going to be invited to one of their meetings. Chairman Wasarhaley asked the members to look over the information he handed out, it was given to him by Mrs. Gillespie. He has not had time to review it himself yet. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS items were gone over previously during meeting. There being no further action, Mrs. Ptaszek made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Janus seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 6:35 P.M. -3- Citizens Council Advisory May 16, 1991 Minutes submitted by: Debbie Sigler -