02-01-1993 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 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
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Bennett, Florida Shores
Baptist Church. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve at this time.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
George Musson, Mayor of New Smyrna Beach, stated he is here
regarding the discussion on the library. He stated since today
in his conversation with Mayor Hayman, he thinks Mr. McMahon and
the Mayor got together with the County Staff.
Mayor Hayman spoke about the proposal New Smyrna gave for the
location of the Regional Library somewhere in New Smyrna either
on Riverside Drive or at the Old Winn Dixie. He stated a lot of
people were led to believe the County Council was ready to make a
decision sometime this month. He stated at the last meeting they
prepared a recommendation and transmitted it to the County
Council.
Mayor Hayman stated the County Council only has enough money to
take care of the immediate library needs. That is Deltona. That
decision will not be made until the next fiscal year. He stated
dollars are crucial because the County has told everyone when the
referendum was not passed for library money, we sent them a very
clear message that we don't want anymore tax dollars for
libraries. He stated they are looking at approximately three
years to come up with the best location. He stated they need to
cooperate and get everyone to join together towards a common
goal. That is how we go about getting a regional library and
keeping the library facilities we currently have, how we go about
funding all of this and insuring that it makes the growth plans
in the year 2000 and beyond.
Mayor Musson thanked the City for their efforts. He stated they
will monitor the County Council closely at their next meeting to
be sure this is followed through with.
Doris Hill, Lincoln Road, presented a follow up from last month.
She is concerned with adding to the Library, if it is going to
mean more tax money. She is concerned the hospital is planning
to spend money to expand the hospital. She is concerned with
where this money is coming from and whether taxes will go up.
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CONSENT AGENDA
There was no consent agenda at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss at this time.
ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESOLUTIONS
FIRST READING:
A. Res. 93-R-03 Application for Department of Transportation
Beautification Grant
Mayor Hayman read the title for Resolution 93-R-03.
Councilman Hays made a motion to approve Res. 93-R-03, seconded
by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
B. Res. 93-R-04 Tentative award for Phase IV. Florida Shores
Capital Improvements Proqram. to S & E Contractors. Inc. in
amount of $4.666.470 for base bid on wastewater improvements with
additive alternate "A". water improvements. of $36.300
Mayor Hayman read the title for Resolution 93-R-04.
Councilman Hays made a motion to approve Resolution 93-R-04,
seconded by Councilwoman Martin.
City Engineer Kyle Fegley explained alternate "A". He stated the
$36,000 is installation of new water lines.
The motion CARRIED 5-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to discuss at this time.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
city Attorney
city Attorney Storey spoke about the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
She stated we are currently operating under an agreement with
them and it needs to be renewed. She stated she has reviewed the
document and it is in order.
Councilman Jones made a motion to renew the agreement, seconded
by Councilwoman Martin. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Storey stated the final comprehensive plan passed.
The Department of Community Affairs has approved it. She stated
Mark deserves a lot of credit for his work on the comprehensive
plan.
city Manaqer
City Manager McMahon spoke about the evidence building.
Mr. Karet gave a presentation on the cost of the evidence
building. The original estimate was $174,720. The updated
estimate is $140,000. He stated the building was reduced about
ten feet.
Councilman Hays stated, before we spend the money to build the
evidence building, we should look at the entire complex. He
would like to look into a complex that will take us down the road
20 or 30 years from now.
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Councilwoman Martin stated they have waited so long for this
building, she thinks it is our advantage to get into discussion
about this presentation to see how far they can go with it
without going over their heads with a new complex.
Councilman Jones stated they definitely need to look at the long
term plans. He stated they need to have a workshop and really
look at what they want to do.
Councilwoman Martin stated the main purpose is getting a building
for police records.
City Manager McMahon stated he would like to take direction to
prepare a report that would spell out alternatives.
Councilman Hays stated they need to have a workshop and really
think about this. He stated he would like some information on
what is required for each department in square footage and space
from Mr. McMahon.
Councilwoman Martin stated the evidence building is first
priority.
City Manager McMahon agreed that evidence protection is the main
goal of that building.
Councilman Mitchum stated he would like a workshop on a complex.
He stated we could rent City Hall out as a maze.
There was further discussion about constructing an evidence
building or a new complex.
Councilwoman Martin asked if it is true there are no funds
available for public construction.
City Manager McMahon stated there is no reserve set up for that
now. They do have a reserve from past years but it would not be
enough for this kind of project.
Mayor Hayman stated they can look forward to the workshop being
first Monday in March. Mayor Hayman corrected himself and said
it was the second Monday in March.
city Manager McMahon spoke on the structure of Council workshops.
Mayor Hayman
Mayor Hayman had nothing at this time.
Councilman Jones
Councilman Jones had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Martin
Councilwoman Martin had nothing at this time.
Councilman Hays
Councilman Hays stated he asked Mr. McMahon for a report for the
next meeting regarding the 126 unsewered sites in the City.
Councilman Hays
all going well.
on these sites.
this so they can
stated he hopes the hook ups for the sewer are
He stated he hopes staff prioritizes inspections
He stated we need to work with the people doing
get it done and move on.
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Councilman Hays stated he contacted the Allstate Foundation for
an application for the 44th annual All American City award
program.
Councilman Mitchum
Councilman Mitchum had nothing at this time.
Questions from Press
Mark Miller, News Journal, asked if the County officials told the
Council what they are doing with the Brannon Library. City
Manager McMahon gave a report on this.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Monte McMullen, 502 Halyard Circle, spoke of a change in the way
the Council meetings are run since the new Council took place.
Mr. McMullen also spoke about libraries.
Joe Martin, Chairman of Industrial Development Board, spoke about
the evidence building.
Mr. Martin also spoke about the City Hall facility. He stated
City Hall and the Police Department are all in the Community
Development Block Grant area. He stated this opens up options
for getting money. He stated they could look into tax income
financing through the CDBG.
Mr. Martin spoke about the PID being used for other things.
Councilman Jones replied to Mr. McMullen's concern with how the
meetings are run now.
Dominick Fazzone, 302 Paradise Lane, spoke about the City Hall
complex. He stated something needs to be done eventually. Mr.
Fazzone spoke about the paving of roads. He feels this needs to
be addressed.
Mayor Hayman stated at the meeting of February 10th, Council will
be trying to establish priorities in terms of infrastructure
requirements and capital projects.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Mitchum
made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hays. The
meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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