11-20-1995 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 1995
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
vice Mayor Louise Martin called the Regular Meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. in the community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Jack Hayman
Councilman Danny Hatfield
Vice Mayor Louise Martin
Councilman Michael Hays
Councilman David Mitchum
City Attorney Krista storey
City Manager George McMahon
city Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Excused
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STUDENT ROLL CALL:
Morgan Ruggiero called the student roll for Indian River
Elementary and Edgewater Elementary.
Indian River Elementary
Mayor Kelly Barrett
Council Zone 1 Jamie Williams
council Zone 2 Ashley Green
Council Zone 3 Craig white
Council Zone 4 Kaci Torres
City Manager Daniel Dyett
City Attorney Toni Stevens
City Clerk Morgan Ruggiero
Police Chief Justin McNamee
Fire Chief Aaron Conner
Edgewater Elementary
Mayor Danielle Gandolfi
Council Zone 1 Bryan McFadden
Council Zone 2 William Rowe
Council Zone 3 Tara Taylor
Council Zone 4 Kristyn Winger
City Attorney Michael Bosse'
city Clerk Shane Robinson
Police Chief Tiffany Starnes
Fire Chief Kori Guenther
PROCLAMATIONS
Presented by Student Mayors as part of Florida Lea9ue of Cities
Florida City Government Day
Mayor Danielle Gandolfi read the proclamation for Edgewater
Elementary.
Mayor Kelly Barrett read the proclamation for Indian River
Elementary.
INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Due to Reverend Dr. Sharp, Christian Life Center, not being
present, there was a silent invocation. There was a pledge of
allegiance to the Flag.
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vice Mayor Martin presented the students with certificates.
City Manager McMahon thanked the children for their participation
in Florida City Government Day.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
There were no minutes to be approved.
CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
(Other than public hearings)
There were no citizen comments at this time.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hayman
Mayor Hayman was excused.
Councilman Hatfield
Councilman Hatfield had nothing at this time.
vice Mayor Martin
vice Mayor Martin had nothing at this time.
Councilman Hays
Councilman Hays asked for input regarding door to door
solicitation which would be coming before Council at the next
meeting.
Councilman Hays spoke about the children soliciting and being
dropped off in the City with no adult supervision.
Councilman Mitchum
Councilman Mitchum had nothing at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Public hearing re: proposed settlement of Pusdrofski v. City
of Edgewater
vice Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
vice Mayor Martin explained the proposed settlement proceedings.
city Attorney storey presented the background regarding this
case. A settlement in the amount of $8,500 has been agreed upon.
She recommended Council go with staff's recommendation to approve
this settlement amount.
vice Mayor Martin closed the public hearing
Councilman Hays moved for approve, second by Councilman Hatfield.
The motion CARRIED 4-0.
B. Res. 95-R-25 Conveying congratulations to City of Oak Hill
for "Florida Rural community of the Year for 1995" award
vice Mayor Martin read Res. 95-R-25.
Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Res. 95-R-25, second
by Councilman Hays. The motion CARRIED 4-0.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Memorandums of Agreement with Supervisor of Elections for
polling places for March 12, 1996, Presidential Preference
Primary
B. Workers Compensation - Florida Municipal Insurers Fund Large
Member Agreement
C. Certificate as to public meetings regarding capital
improvement bonds, Series 1995B for Florida Shores Roadway
Improvement Project
D. Coronado Paint Company's request for Old County Road water
line upsizing costs and declaring extension to be impact fee
eligible.
vice Mayor Martin read the consent agenda.
Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Status report of road improvement project by City Engineer
Kyle Fegley
City Engineer Fegley spoke about his experience with his students
for the Florida City Government Day.
City Engineer Fegley presented the status update on the road
improvement project.
B. Request for donation for Project Graduation
Daniel Lewis, 2307 Vista Palm Drive, spoke on behalf of Project
Graduation.
There was some discussion as to the amount donated last year.
Councilman Mitchum made a motion to donate $500, second by
Councilman Hatfield.
Councilman Hays stated this is something the kids look forward to
and it is a great project.
The motion CARRIED 4-0.
C. Appointment to Beautification and Tree Committee due to
resignation of Connie Newcomb
Due to there being no applications on file, Councilman Hatfield
made a recommendation to appoint Daniel Lewis, who originally
applied to serve on the LDRA, who he spoke to earlier and Mr.
Lewis is interested.
Councilman Hatfield made a motion to appoint Daniel Lewis to the
Beautification & Tree Committee, second by Councilman Hays. The
motion CARRIED 4-0.
D. Marcia Depew's request to discuss off site sign for Sunshine
House on existing sign
Marcia Depew, 1212 Bond Street, made a presentation regarding her
request.
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City Manager McMahon spoke on behalf of Community Development
Director Mark Karet who could not be present at the meeting. His
recommendation is against this because the current ordinance does
not allow off-site signs.
City Manager McMahon asked for Council's permission to have staff
work on a sign ordinance and come back to Council. He commented
on the existing sign ordinance.
City Attorney storey further commented on off-site signs. She
advised Council to take compliance with the City ordinance.
Ms. Depew commented on a situation with the Little Explorers Day
Care being the same as her situation.
City Attorney Storey elaborated on Ms. Depew's comments. She
commented on off-site signs and copy signs.
Councilman Hays stated all he had in his packet is the letter
requesting to be put on the agenda. He would like the
opportunity to speak with Mr. Karet and staff and get more
information on this matter.
Councilman Hays requested this be tabled until he receives more
information.
City Manager McMahon again requested Council direct staff to work
out a workable sign ordinance for their consideration.
Councilman Hatfield asked how soon it would be before they see an
ordinance on this. City Attorney Storey commented on the draft
that is in circulation. She explained they will basically be
starting from scratch.
Councilman Hatfield couldn't see tabling something for three to
six months. Councilman Hays explained he was talking about Ms.
Depew's request.
Councilman Hays moved that this be tabled until he receives more
information, second by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED
4-0.
GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
There were no citizen comments at this time.
OFFICER REPORTS
City Attorney
City Attorney Storey had nothing at this time.
City Manager
City Manager McMahon spoke about his meeting with the
Beautification & Tree Committee. He spoke about the Committee
requiring funding that is not in the budget but maybe some
assistance could be provided after the 1st of the year.
City Clerk
City Clerk Wadsworth had nothing at this time.
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Councilman Hatfield
Councilman Hatfield thanked the children for their participation
with the Florida City Government Day. He wished the children
good luck.
Councilman Hatfield wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilman Hays
Councilman Hays thanked the children and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.
Councilman Mitchum thanked the children and wished everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving.
vice Mayor Martin asked everyone to stand up and applaud the
wonderful job the children did.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Mitchum
made a motion to adjourn, second by Councilman Hays. The meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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