01-03-1994 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 1994
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 Kirk Jones
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
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Miracle, Friendship Baptist Church, presented the
invocation. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Reqular Meetinq of December 20, 1993
Mayor Hayman informed the citizens the request for Frankie's
Pizza to have a car show was inadvertently left out.
Councilman Hays made a motion to approve the December 20, 1993
minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Edward Keenan, 1905 pine Tree Drive, commented on the unpaved
roads. Mr. Keenan read a prepared statement. He commented on
ways to raise money for paving. He spoke about the idea of
running water further south.
Mrs. Small, Victory Palm Drive, spoke about a wish list she had.
She asked the people of Edgewater to consider what is best for
Edgewater and its growth and future. She asked Council to
remember that this paving project is not going to be the last
controversial issue that this City is going to have. She stated
by communication and good will if they can work this out there
won't be a fiasco.
George Ewing, 2923 Royal Palm Drive, asked if the citizens are
going to be able to comment on Item 7A. Mayor Hayman stated he
would discuss it with Council at that time. Mayor Hayman
informed him it is not action, it is a report. It was Council's
consensus to allow staff to make their report and they would ask
for citizens comments at that time. He asked the citizens to
make their comments as brief as possible.
Judith Lichter, 826 Navigators Way, spoke about the
beautification done on U.S. #1.
There was applause from the audience. Mayor Hayman thanked Mrs.
Lichter from commenting publicly on that and they received a lot
of very nice complimentary calls and that it was too bad Mr.
Corder was not there to appreciate the compliments.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Confirm Appointment of Firefighter Michael J. Haves to Board
of Trustees of Firefiqhters Pension Plan
B. Cellular One Aqreement for Police Department
C. Memorandum of Aqreement for Commission Vendor with Lance
Mayor Hayman read the consent agenda.
Councilman Hays asked to have item B removed from the consent
agenda. Mayor Hayman stated it would come under New Business as
Item 5B.
Councilman Jones made a motion to accept Items A & C of the
Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Mitchum. The motion
CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Cancellinq or reschedulinq reqular meetinq of Monday. January
17. 1994. due to Martin Luther Kinq holiday
City Manager McMahon asked Council to consider January 24th as a
reschedule date.
Councilwoman Martin made a motion to change the meeting to
January 24th, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED
5-0.
B. Cellular One Aqreement for Police De?artment
Councilman Hays explained he wanted more information on this and
the rates.
Chief Schumaker explained the reason for the agreement and the
rates per month.
Councilman Hays made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded
by Councilman Mitchum. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESOLUTIONS
FIRST READING:
There were no items to be discussed for first reading.
SECOND READING:
(PUBLIC HEARING)
There were no items to be discussed for second reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report/Proposed pavinq
City Manager McMahon gave a presentation on the proposal for the
Florida Shores paving project. He discussed some of the aspects
with Council.
Councilman Mitchum would like Council to look at charging vacant
property owners not paying anything for stormwater. He spoke
about what the costs are and what would be involved. He feels
the vacant lot owners should pay and the property owners should
not pay anymore than they already are.
Mayor Hayman supports Councilman Mitchum's idea
There was further discussion about this matter.
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Councilwoman Martin gave reasons why this wouldn't be a good
idea. She spoke about getting the stormwater fee from the tax
bill.
Councilman Hays spoke of more reasons why this fee would be hard
to collect. He expressed his concerns on this matter.
city Manager McMahon asked Council to think about this and
informed them he would have an updated report on January 24th.
Councilwoman Martin asked if there are any other cities that are
doing this. Mayor Hayman stated Port Orange is trying a user tax
that addresses the full range of their roads.
City Manager McMahon recommended not reviewing this any further
at this time.
Councilman Jones agreed with Councilman Hays and expressed
concern on obtaining the fee.
city Manager McMahon spoke on the financial aspect of this
project.
Doris Hill, Lincoln Road, stated she had the same idea as the
Mayor on collecting fees. She stated the stormwater improvements
have to be done no matter what. She feels vacant property owners
should pay the $3 stormwater fee. She feels the total fee should
be collected with the building permit fees.
George Ewing, 2923 Royal Palm Drive, feels all lot owners should
pay for stormwater. He questioned if all the businesses in the
city are paying for stormwater and if they are going to pay
additional feels also. City Manager McMahon informed him they
will be billed an increase also. Mayor Hayman elaborated on City
Manager McMahon's comments.
Mr. Ewing asked where the $11 million would be coming from for
this project. City Manager McMahon informed him that figure is a
preliminary engineering estimate.
Mr. Ewing spoke about paving the fifty-one miles in Florida
Shores. He spoke about it costing $215,000 for one mile and he
feels that is a lot of money. He expressed more concern about
the cost of paving. City Manager McMahon elaborated on Mr.
Ewing's concerns.
Councilman Hays spoke about the cost and it taking time to get
reasonable estimates, go out for bid, look at bids and then make
a reasonable decision.
Mr. Ewing commented that Royal Palm Drive was not put back to its
original condition when it was paved.
Councilman Mitchum discussed Mr. Ewing's figures for paving. Mr.
Ewing explained how he came up with these figures.
Councilwoman Martin stated you can't say how much this will cost
until you get bids.
Joe Martin, Lot 15, Cherokee Ridge, spoke about the tax increment
financing.
Ray Vath, 2703 Kumquat Drive, spoke about an idea to finance the
stormwater money on the empty lots.
There was further discussion on stormwater and the fees.
George Ewing, 2923 Royal Palm Drive, spoke about Mr. Mitchum's
figures which he came up with earlier.
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COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
city Attorney
City Attorney storey had nothing at this time.
citv Manaqer
City Manager McMahon had nothing at this time.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Hayman
Mayor Hayman spoke about the Edgewater Public Library and the
efforts towards working for a regional library. He gave a report
on the background of the regional library. He presented options
to Council on things that can be done pertaining to the regional
library.
Councilwoman Martin commented about there being two libraries in
Edgewater if they put on at the DBCC South Campus.
Mayor Hayman spoke about a meeting he had with Wendell simpson
from the Canaveral National Seashore Park regarding nudity that
has erupted through the National Park Service system. He
explained Mr. simpson asked him to assist the National Park
Service by writing a letter to them requesting the National Park
Service to develop policies and regulations that will prohibit
this type of behavior in the park service.
Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve request, seconded by
Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Hayman asked to meet with Mr. McMahon to write this letter.
Councilman Jones
Councilman Jones had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Martin
Councilwoman Martin wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilwoman Martin had nothing at this time.
Councilman Hays
Councilman Hays commented on the issue of the regional library
being what the County wants to do versus what the City wants to
do.
Councilman Hays commented on a house being built on Roberts Road
that is on an enclave. He expressed concern as to whether not
there is any way we can get the County to stop issuing permits
for septic tanks in enclaves in the City.
City Attorney Storey and City Manager McMahon elaborated on this
matter.
Councilman Hays commented on calls he has received regarding CB
radios. He asked City Attorney Storey to find out if there is
any limit on tower heights and power limits.
Councilman Hays wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Councilman Mitchum
Councilman Mitchum commented on the problem the City is facing
with septic tanks since we don't have an agreement with the
County. He suggested trying to work out an agreement with the
County and the City moving ahead.
There was further discussion on this matter.
Councilman Jones feels Council should have a meeting with the
County Council to discuss some of their concerns.
City Manager McMahon was asked to set up meeting with the County
Council.
Mayor Hayman informed Council other cities in the area are having
the same problems they are.
OUESTIONS FROM PRESS
There were no questions from the press at this time.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chief Schumaker gave a report on the robbery at Seldom Seen. He
stated the man has been arrested.
Mayor Hayman commented about Lieutenant Britain apprehending one
of the FBI's most wanted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Martin
made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Mitchum. The
meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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