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06-21-1993 - Regular . ' '-' ~ CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 1993 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 Present Present Present Present Present Arrived 7:04 p.m. Present Present INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was delivered by Reverend Dr. Lawrence Tee, Edgewater United Church. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes to approve at this time. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bob McIntosh, 2921 Sabal Palm Drive, gave an update on the jet skis situation. He then gave the status of the surf fishing ordinance. Councilman Jones questioned if banning driving on the beach was ever discussed. Mr. McIntosh informed him that would be coming up this month. There was discussing about banning driving on the beach south of Hiles. Doris Hill, 112 Lincoln Road, asked Council to reconsider vote on annexation of Massey property. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hayman read the consent agenda. A. Ratification of Public Employees Association Aqreement B. Ratification of Police Benevolent Association Aqreement C. Refinancinq at lower interest rates the lease/purchase aqreements for sewer Vector truck and copier machine Councilman Jones made a motion to accept the consent agenda, seconded by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS A. Report bv Volusia city-County Water Supply Cooperative Don Feaster, Water Resource Manager of the Volusia City-County Water Supply Cooperative gave a report to Council on the background and the direction the Water Co-op is heading. Mr. Feaster made his presentation at this time. ~ -.", Councilman Hays asked to see the maps brought by Mr. Feaster. Mr. Feaster explained the maps to Council. city Manager McMahon explained it is very critical for the City to look at its future resources and growth. He stated the County has not favored Southeast Volusia County in many of their decisions. He informed Council he was not asking them to make a decision tonight. Questions and concerns were presented to City Manager McMahon and Mr. Feaster by the Council. There was discussion on reclaimed water. Councilman Mitchum spoke about an article he saw in the paper. He expressed his concerns on assessments. City Manager McMahon elaborated on this. Councilman Hays expressed his feelings on the Water Co-op. He does not feel the City is getting a fair shake in the Water Co- op. There was discussion about getting out of the Water Co-op. Councilman Mitchum expressed concern about Mr. Feaster's feelings on the stability and the proposed budget. He stated the fee is doubled and he asked if there is a mechanism in place to where the budget can be adjusted. Mr. Feaster stated the answer is yes and he addressed this matter. Mr. Feaster explained the board is trying to make project decisions, budget decisions and assessment decisions at this time. There was discussion about the voting issue. Councilwoman Martin expressed concern that the City wasn't getting their monies worth and now the fee is increasing and she still doesn't know what they are getting. Councilman Jones feels the Water Co-op is needed and everyone needs to stick together so everyone will benefit. City Manager McMahon elaborated on Councilwoman Martin's concerns of what they are getting for the money. City Manager McMahon asked Mr. Feaster to provide a summary sheet of the benefits and what would be required to be brought before Council so this matter may be discussed. There was further discussion regarding reclaimed water and the st. John Water Management. Councilman Hays expressed his concerns on what they are getting for the money they are giving to the Water Co-op. Councilman Jones questioned if this would be addressed in a legal document interlocal agreement we signed. City Manager McMahon stated the inter local agreements in the future will address both physical and the management of the physical problems. There was continued discussion about interlocal agreements. Mayor Hayman thanked Mr. Feaster and stated the Council looks forward to his written response to help them understand what they can expect from the Water Co-op in the future. Page -2- Council Regular Meeting June 21, 1993 '-' ....."" B. CIP Proqress Report/Information utilities Director Terry Wadsworth gave a summary on projects going on in the CIP. City Engineer Kyle Fegley gave a summary on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There was discussion on the claims filed due to the work going on in Florida Shores. Mayor Hayman stated one of the biggest concerns of the citizens is the roads. Mayor Hayman presented questions in reference to road conditions which City Engineer Fegley answered for him. City Manager McMahon commented on road conditions. Mayor Hayman complimented City staff for the extensive report given to the Council on the CIP. The meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. C. Report on Comprehensive Plan/Land Development Requlations Community Development Director Mark Karet gave a report on the comprehensive plan and the land development regulations. Councilman Hays brought up the sign ordinance. City Manager McMahon stated Council didn't take any action as to when they wanted to discuss this again. Councilman Hays stated they have had time to go over it and look at it and he suggested bringing it up, making changes on it and see what action needs to be taken on it. Mayor Hayman stated he had questions about particular areas but he thinks it is a very good sign ordinance. Mayor Hayman suggested putting it on the agenda for a future meeting. It was decided the sign ordinance would be put on the agenda for the second meeting in August. Mr. Karet spoke about the process in adopting the sign ordinance. D. Halifax Ford Mercury's request for automobile show and sale June 24, 25, 26, 27, 1993, at Edqewater Commons Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED 5-0. E. Parks & Recreation Director's recommendation to award bid for resurfacinq tennis courts at Whistle stop Park to Advanced Recreation, Inc. for $7,970 Parks & Recreation Director Jack Corder made a presentation at this time. He recommended approving this request. There were questions on the performance bond which Mr. Corder answered. Councilwoman Martin made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED 5-0. F. Parks & Recreation Director's recommendation to award bid for beautification plans for medians on u.S. #1 to New Leaf Nursery for $20,222.90 Page -3- Council Regular Meeting June 21, 1993 --- .", Parks & Recreation Director Jack Corder made a presentation at this time. He informed Council this is the low bid. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0. G. Public Works Director's request to purchase reinforced pipe for $9.738.40 using County bid City Manager McMahon explained the reason for needing this pipe. Councilman Hays made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0. H. Selection of one member to citizen Code Enforcement Board due to inability of recently appointed member to serve without excessive absences Mayor Hayman explained Mr. William Moran would have to miss three meetings from the beginning and is unable to serve. Councilman Hays made a motion to appoint Deborah Planson, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED 5-0. I. Selection of one member to Parks and Recreation Board due to resiqnation of Lawrence Lanchoney Mayor Hayman explained Mr. Lanchoney resignation letter is in the Council's packets. Councilman Jones made a motion to appoint Betty Rindone, seconded by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. J. Desiqnation of votinq Delegate at Florida Leaque of cities annual convention in Fort Lauderdale August 12-14. 1993 Councilman Hays made a motion to nominate Louise Martin, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED 5-0. K. Cancellinq or reschedulinq July 5. 1993. reqular meetinq due to Independence Day Holiday Councilman Hays made a motion to cancel the July 5, 1993 meeting, seconded by Councilman Mitchum. The motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS. AND RESOLUTIONS FIRST READING: A. Ord. 93-0-02 Amendinq Article III (Citizen Code Enforcement Board) of Chapter 2 of Code of Ordinances city Attorney Storey made a presentation on the changes to this ordinance. Councilman Mitchum presented questions on Item 4. There was further discussion on presenting notices to fifteen year olds. Councilman Mitchum requested fifteen years of age be taken out and eighteen years of age replacing it. Council agreed. Mayor Hayman read Ord. 93-0-02. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Ord. 93-0-02, seconded by Councilman Jones. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Page -4- Council Regular Meeting June 21, 1993 .. ~ ...." B. Res. 93-R-13 Approvinq and Adoptinq May. 1993. Disaster Preparation. Response and Recovery Plan Mayor Hayman read Res. 93-R-13. Councilwoman Martin made a motion to approve Res. 93-R-13, seconded by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. SECOND READING: (PUBLIC HEARING) C. Ord. 93-0-08 Amendinq zoninq text to increase permitted heiqht of sinqle-familY residences adiacent to the river Mayor Hayman opened the public hearing. Mayor Hayman presented background information. Mayor Hayman closed public hearing. Mayor Hayman read Ord. 93-0-08. He stated he read a correction into the text R1A but it stated R1. Councilman Jones made a motion to approve Ord. 93-0-08, seconded by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilwoman Martin voted NO. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Appointment(s) to citizens Advisory Committee of Metropolitan Planning Orqanization due to resignation of Dominick Fazzone (From May 17. 1993 and June 7. 1993) Councilwoman Martin suggested presenting Mr. Fazzone with a plaque. Councilman Mitchum made a motion to appoint Elmer Rector, seconded by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Jones excused himself from the meeting at 9:45 p.m. due to his wife being injured. B. Appointment(s) to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee of Metropolitan Planninq Orqanization due to resiqnation of members (From May 17. 1993) Councilman Mitchum made a motion to appoint Randal Richenberg, seconded by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Hays made a motion to appoint Roy Westberry, seconded by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0. COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS city Attorney City Attorney storey had nothing at this time. City Manaqer City Manager McMahon City Manager McMahon spoke about the budget process. He stated he informed Department Heads look at fee structures. City Manager McMahon read a letter from a gentlemen from HRS complimenting the Police Department. Page -5- Council Regular Meeting June 21, 1993 '. "-' 'WI City Manager McMahon then spoke about gasoline tax. He stated he received a call from a County Official and he indicated the County was considering going to the state for distribution of this tax. city Manager McMahon explained reasons why he does not think this is fair. He stated he feels this needs to be addressed and he stated when he has collected all the information he would report back to Council to support whatever effort they need to to get their fair share. City Attorney storey commented on this matter. city Council Councilman Jones Councilman Jones was excused from the meeting. Councilwoman Martin Councilwoman Martin had nothing at this time. Councilman Hays Councilman Hays stated he made a comment to the News Journal about this and he would support the gas tax if the City gets a fair share. Councilman Mitchum Councilman Mitchum stated he would also support the gas tax if the City gets a fair share. Councilman building. to bid yet architect. Mitchum questioned where we are at with the evidence City Manager McMahon informed him we have not gone out because we are waiting for the plans from the Mayor Hayman Mayor Hayman spoke in reference to a letter sent to Joe Martin from Governor Lawton Chiles. He stated Mr. Martin was invited to participate in the Florida state Rule Development Council and Mr. Martin has accepted. Questions from Press The press had nothing at this time. CITIZEN COMMENTS Cliff Clark, 1818 Evergreen Drive, stated he is enthused with the amending of the Code Enforcement ordinance. He then spoke about the heigh limit for grass. He informed Council he is happy something is finally being done. Mayor Hayman reminded Council of the meeting between the Council and Industrial Development Board on June 23, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Martin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hays. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -6- Council Regular Meeting June 21, 1993