03-05-1990 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 1990
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mitchum called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Mitchum
Councilman Dan Hatfield
Councilmember Gigi Bennington
Councilman Russell Gold
Councilman Thomas Fish
City Attorney Jose' Alvarez
City Manager Elly Johnson
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Present
Present
Excused
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INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Sal Siano, Edgewater Alliance Church, delivered the invocation. There
was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION OF MARCH BEAUTIFICATION AWARD TO FRANK KNABEL. 1926 VICTORY PALM
DRIVE - Mayor Mitchum presented the March certificate of award to Frank Knabel
and expressed his appreciation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Reqular Meetinq of February 5. 1990 - Councilman Gold moved for approval of the
minutes. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Reqular Meetinq of February 14. 1990 - Councilman Fish moved they accept the
minutes of February 14. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED
3-1. Mayor Mitchum voted NO due to absence from that meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Mitchum advised there would be a three-minute time limit unless Council
directs otherwise.
Billv Klein stated there's a lot of concern of the citizens regarding the low
pressure system or gravity system and he understands the gravity system is in
at Edgewater Landing and the Meadows and any other subdivisions coming into
Edgewater along with the new school. He read from excerpts of minutes of the
Council meetings and workshops starting in February, 1985, continuing with the
engineering committee formed in 1985 consisting of Terry Wadsworth, Ron Austin,
and Neil Asting, when Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt and Marshall Engineers were
se 1 ected. He stated in September, 1986, they rece i ved a presentat i on on the
Florida Shores wastewater program and the recommendation was that it be a gravity
system with a cost of 7.54 million with 3.3 million for increases in the sewer
plant. He said Frank Marshall suggest they accept their findings and implement
the master plan and allow them to proceed and get the financial plan ready to
be presented with the financial consultants, and Gerry Hartman stated they were
only asking for acceptance of the report. Mayor Mitchum called time, and asked
if Council wished him to continue. Councilman Hatfield stated they'll discuss
this with Mike Hays later on the agenda and questions can be answered then.
Mr. Klein continued there was a workshop February 12 with a summary of drainage
and wastewater and septic tanks, etc., and on March 11,1987, Neil Asting stated
there was an estimated cost of 10.6 million for the gravity system and Mayor
Mitchum had questioned the approval of the master plan and had stated it was only
approval of the report. He added that work had been done on this in the past
without approval with surveys and on May 4th the agreement with Marshall they
opted to give the 30 days notice to cancel the contract. He said on June 5, 87-
R-30 was adopted, with a 30 day notification not to renew Dyer, Riddle but their
attorney was Nick Pope and he said they didn1t need 30 days, so they went out
to get new engineers.
Mr. Klein stated that at the December 31, 1987, meeting Ron Ferland explained
and displayed a gravity system with different coded lines and said they tried
to layout the conceptual design and he explained the five different phases that
were to be used in Florida Shores.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continued)
B;llv Kle;n (Cont'd) Mr. Klein asked Mr. Ferland when this was changed to low
pressure and why since he was a citizen on that committee and from 1985 to 1987
a 11 they ta lked about was the gravity system? Mayor Mitchum suggested they write
the questions down and address them all at one time because of the large agenda.
Mr. Klein asked if Council was aware of this since they were newly elected, or
was this just the recommendation of the engineers, or did they accept it, or was
it their idea? He asked how much low interest money they can expect from the
State for the sewer system? He asked the Manager to tell him what the $3.00
that's being charged to all the citizens is being used for? He asked if they'll
still need stormwater in the CIP? He asked about the ballot sent to the people
in Florida Shores and if the Manager made that ballot up? He said he was
appalled that it was only 32% and then found out they were counted wrong and it
was 64% and 109 had been sent to Miami. He added if you count those that don't
1 ive in Florida Shores, there was only a difference of about 300 votes. He
stated the people don't trust this Council. Mayor Mitchum stated they're
entitled to their opinions and Council wants to listen to everyone and so do the
people. He asked the cooperation of the audience. Mr. Klein asked if the
Attorney was informed what was on the ballot and if Council was aware of it?
He asked who made the ballot up? He asked the present projections for the low
pressure system because held heard they had new figures. He said he doesn't feel
Council is responsible for the lack of confidence and they're victims of circum-
stances. He asked Council to reconsider their position and authorize a refer-
endum to issue general obligation bonds for an amount necessary for the CIP.
Georae Ew;na, 2923 Royal Palm, asked about the 4.6 million projected for the low
pressure system and if there's a new projection. He asked if the original 4.6
million included pumping stations. He stated he doesn't want to pay for a low
pressure system and in 5 to 10 years have to pay for a gravity system.
Jeff Lanae, 2224 Queen Palm, asked where they get estimates that are completely
different from others. He noted that if gravity were cheaper, there'd be no
argument but the question is what is the real cost and when it comes to refer-
endum they just need the right information. He pointed out that 200 people say
they are United Taxpayers but there are thousands of people they don't' represent
them and all they care is what does it cost and that it will work fine.
James Keoah, 2632 Queen Palm, asked how the School Board justifies selling sur-
plus property and buying land next to a railroad and near a mosquito drainage
ditch. He asked how the City justifies $200,000 and contemplates construction
of a golf course at 2.5 million and denies equal services to the major portion
of the City. He stated everyone should pay for sewers with a bond. He pointed
out gravity's in part of Edgewater and they're entitled to it as they're a part
of Edgewater. Mayor Mitchum clarified money for purchasing the School property
is earmarked for recreation funds and he's never entertained the idea of a golf
course and doesn't know where the rumor comes from.
Euaene Lachock;, 2014 Pine Tree, stated he's from New Jersey with gravity system
and a new section was built and low pressure was installed and some people went
on vacation and the system dried out and five homes' basements were flooded and
the City had to pay for repairs and damages and the Councilman was sued and was
ordered by the judge to help clean those houses. He pointed out a lot of people
go on vacation during the summer and this would dry out with no water coming into
the system and the pump is locked and everything is disabled and you can ruin
the tank and cause flooding. He stated he's against this system and owns two
houses in Edgewater and two empty lots and would like something that will last.
Georae Schmidt, 2930 Sabal Palm, stated his son-in-law installed sewers and he's
discussed it with him and he said they'd be out of their minds if they do it as
they installed 150 low pressure systems and had to hire a new maintenance crew
and can't keep up with them. He said he voted on low pressure because of economy
and had been told it's a good system. He stated the main problem is the check
valve. He asked if they can guarantee they'll function and not flood them out.
John S;burn, Connecticut Avenue, stated he could have bought a lot in Florida
Shores for $600 when he moved to Edgewater but it was no sewer and unpaved so
he paid three times as much in old Edgewater because he had all utilities. He
said they'll all pay for upkeep and maintenance when the sewers are put in and
he hopes the people get what they want. He noted he's never had trouble with
gravity in 25 years.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continued)
Harry Jones, 3035 Tamarind, asked what they'll do with people who cannot afford
to pay because a lot are on fixed income and social security and their budgets
are to the hilt and it may be a choice of eating or paying. Mayor Mitchum
replied the City Engineers will make a presentation later. Mr. Jones asked if
it's necessary to do the entire CIP at this time or if they'd consider putting
in the gravity sewer and defer temporarily paving of the streets and do those
things in increments since the City has the necessary equipment to lay paving.
He said the system has a pump that will be put in the septic tank to carry away
wastewater but what will happen to solids because if they're not taken away
there will be another expense to have the tanks pumped periodically.
CONSENT AGENDA
Parks & Recreation Board's revised By-Laws: Parks & Recreation Director's request
to go out for bids for playground equipment for Rotary Park: Parks & Recreation
Director's recol1lllendation to award bid of $16.580 for fence materials and
installation at Whistle Stop Park to Fence Master: Utilities Director's request
to gO out for bids for Wastewater Department sludge hauling truck: and Beautifi-
cat ion COl1lllittee' s request to proceed with car wash project in Apri 1 at Edgewater
Library - Mayor Mitchum asked if Counci 1 wished to address anything on the
consent agenda. There were no requests. He suggested a motion to close the
consent agenda. Councilman Hatfield so moved. Councilman Gold seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Fish moved they accept the consent
agenda. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Attorney Mark Hall re: Sea Treasure Seafood Addition. 109 Evergreen - Attorney
Mark Hall, Attorney with Bolt & Spence, New Smyrna Beach, represented Nester
Olijnyk, owner of Sea Treasure Seafood Restaurant. He stated their concern is
fire protection for the Restaurant and they want to add 585 square feet and sub-
mitted their plans in August and received Department Head comments August 17,
1989, and most had no objection although Planning wanted information on handi-
capped spaces and percentage of lot coverage and the fire safety inspector saw
no problem provided applicants conformed to Code requirements. He added the Fire
Department recognized there's a need for a fire hydrant on the East side of
Ridgewood and the issue isn't whether they need a fire hydrant but if they can
change requirements during a site plan process. He said they submitted the
revised site plan and the City's consulting engineers made comments in November
and plans were resubmitted November 10 and there was no mention made of fire
protection requirements and the previous Fire Inspector had none in August and
said the hydrant on the West side of u.s. 1 was sufficient. He said the appli-
cant was told on November 22, 1989, the matter was on the LDRA agenda and then
it was postponed and nothing was addressed about new fire hydrants and on
December 11, 1989, the Planning Director told Engineer Harpster there was a fire
protection problem. He said these problems were outlined by Fire Chief Vola in
a December 8 memo and his position was that the nearest hydrant was too far away
and the water main in front of the structure is 211 diameter and not capable of
handling a supply to a fire hydrant and the only viable solution was to extend
a 611 line from U.S. 1 to Sea Treasure. He noted this was for a 600 ft. addition.
He suggested they create a special assessment district and upgrade the Fire
Codes, but for a short term not to require this applicant to install a fire
hydrant when adequate fire protection is available across the street. He dis-
agreed with Chief Vola about being able to lay fire hose across U.S. 1 in case
of emergencies because they can divert traffic. He again stated the previous
Fire Inspector said this didn't pose a problem and the applicant spent several
thousand dollars on his plan and should be allowed to build his addition with
the site plan as amended by incorporating those department heads comments made
in August. He asked the LDRA be instructed to approve it without the
extraordinary fire protection requirements because they were not required when
the applicant applied. He asked they approve the previously approved site plan
but delete the condition for the extraordinary fire protection requirements.
Fire Chief Bill Vola corrected a misconception that Fire Code requirements are
new as they were adopted in 1985 by State law. He said on October 25th part time
Inspector David Jones again indicated hydrants are needed on the East side of
the highway for Fire Department use. He said he furnished copies of information
to the State Fire Marshall and requested Code clarification and it was sent to
the City Attorney, and the State Fire Marshall said the 1985 Fire Codes are the
minimum code and one of four, and the one the City has adopted. He noted it's
adopted at State level as minimum and only the State can grant an exception.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Attorney Mark Hall re: Sea Treasure Seafood Addition. 109 Everareen (Continued)
Chief Vola read from section 603 of the Fire Code, 1985 edition, regarding fire
hydrant systems to be provided. He explained he doesn't want to place undue
burden on anyone but wants to prevent fire and allow the Fire Department to
protect occupants and surrounding property owners and without an adequate supply
of water on site they can't do it.
Councilman Hatfield asked what he'd do if a fire broke out at Sea Treasure.
Chief Vola replied they'd have a problem because there's not adequate water
supply in the area and there are about 35,000 vehicles a day travelling U.S. 1
and there could be a traffic jam in excess of a couple of miles with no alternate
route to detour traffic. He pointed out it's in the CIP to upgrade all the water
in the area but held have to lay a 5" diameter hose across U.S.l. Councilman
Hatfield asked if they'd route traffic coming south to Old County Road. Chief
Vola replied it's up to the Police Department. Councilman Hatfield pointed out
there's a Day Care Center and a bakery also.
Mayor Mitchum asked how far it goes on the East side and how much is unprotected.
Chief Vola replied about 1-1/2 blocks north and about another two blocks south.
Mayor Mitchum said they're asking him to do something when they don't have the
means. Chief Vola pointed out the Code mandates it. Mayor Mitchum and Chief
Vola briefly discussed mandates and Chief Vola noted development costs should
be borne by the developer and not by the taxpayers.
Councilman Hatfield stated the City has a problem and Mr. Olijnyk has an
alternative with a 2" line from Riverside to his property and put in a sprinkler
system to take care of his problem, and if he wants to develop that he do
something on his own. He said they can do a shared cost of the pipe and assess
him what it would cost to run the 2" and then run the 6" pipe necessary. Chief
Vola clarified 6" is for the building alone. Councilman Hatfield suggested they
send this to the engineers to find out costs and what shared results would be
for Mr. Olijnyk and the City and bring it back. Mayor Mitchum stated they're
concerned with an area and not just one spot and it's already developed and they
can't expect one person to pay for development of that one area. Chief Vola
explained the Code and Fire Safety is what their responsibility and concern is.
Councilman Hatfield moved they send this to the engineers and find out costs to
run necessary lines from Riverside Drive to the corner of Evergreen and U.S. 1
to handle the problem and see the expense to Mr. Olijnyk if he agreed to this.
Attorney Hall stated this is a 600 square foot addition and the applicant's
portion of the cost would be small and it's not the same situation as Edgewater
Landing when they upsized a large pipe. He displayed an area map which showed
the location of the hydrant. He contended even if the requirements are not new,
the enforcement in this manner is new and the State Fire Code was adopted but
by referendum they have home rule powers and have the ability to deviate from
that Code. He read from section 603 regarding 150 feet from a fire hydrant and
noted they weren't enforcing that, the rest of the rule is fire hydrants should
be arranged for a distance of 500 feet and the hydrant across the street is 400
feet and would serve the purpose of the rule of being within 500 feet. He added
itls fair to allow Mr. Olijnyk to develop his property and this applicant
shouldn't have to solve a community problem but to absorb his own share.
Mr. Mark Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, stated the engineers looked at this
and cost for a 211 line at $7.50 per lineal foot would be $8,453 and the 6" water
line would be $15,150 plus a gate valve. He pointed out the issue is bringing
the building up to Code and they've asked other developers to do this and the
extension of the sprinkler system also. Mayor Mitchum asked about a 6" line
for the entire area, as they need an option for Mr. Olijynk to be assessed for
part of that. Mr. Karet explained they're only asking him to pay for the burden.
Mayor Mitchum suggested they get this back at the next meeting for a decision.
Councilman Hatfield withdrew his motion. Mayor Mitchum suggested a motion to
TABLE this for a couple of weeks. Councilman Fish so moved. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Robert Stanton re: C;ty'S code enforcement pol;c;es - Wendy Stanton and Joanne
Brown represented their husbands and others concerning selective code enforcement
regarding 712, parking. Mrs. Stanton stated this Code has forced them to park
their oversized tractors in unsecured areas. She said the tractors are 26 feet
long and 13 feet high and weigh 14,500 pounds with a value of more than almost
any home in Florida Shores. She pointed out they're not larger than some
recreational vehicles in Florida Shores, and because of the weight distribution
of the axles they don't cause that much damage to the streets. She referred to
the amount of road taxes they pay. She stated 712 should pertain to anyone at
any given time and now it's only in effect 8AM to 5PM which is a waste of tax
dollars. She asked for a review of Code 712 which currently restricts tractor
owners. She asked where they should park their livelihood. Councilman Gold
stated he realizes it's a hardship but many people are against them coming in
and tearing up streets and one Code officer cannot cover the entire City and
usually they're not checked into unless there's a complaint and he doesn't think
the Code should be changed. Mrs. Stanton asked for modification with privacy
or security fences. She added she'd made several complaints about commercial
vehicles and sees the same one parked day after day and she feels the tractor
trailer owners are being singled out. Councilman Fish explained when the Code
Enforcement Officer sees repeat violators he sends them to the Code Board and
they fail to appear or the vehicle is moved temporarily but when there's a
complaint the Code Enforcement Officer will respond in as timely a manner as he
can. He suggested the Code may not have enough teeth in it to deal with repeated
offenses. He pointed out there's only one Code Enforcement Officer and there
may be times he doesn't get there right away and when he does, the vehicle may
no longer be there, but he doesn't think he practices selective enforcement.
Mrs. Stanton asked what they can do such as putting up a privacy fence or putting
up a garage as there's no place to park their trucks. Mr. Johnson stated quite
a few citations are issued and handled and sometimes you get notification and
move the truck and break the chain and the City's looking at how to correct it.
He pointed out there are certain building and zoning requirements in Florida
Shores and he doesn't know if anyone would like a 10 to 13 feet high fence
between the properties. He noted there's a violation of the 1 ton limit on her
street. He added he doesn't know of any city that allows it and they'd have to
change the entire City zoning and people don't want 13 foot fences beside their
property.
Mayor Mitchum said his concern is the same as a lot of people and that's
destruction of the roads and the new system would be subject to strain from heavy
wear and tear along with the pavement. He suggested if they have something to
present to Council they'd hear the presentation.
M;ke Hays, Secretary of Un;ted Taxpayers of Edaewater, request to present
pet;t;on re: Cap;tal Improvement Proaram, 2319 Umbrella Tree, stated they're a
non-partisan watch dog organization. He said he reviewed the proposed CIP and
cannot accept the low pressure system and feels the City government is making
a grave error in pursuit of the quick and easy. He introduced Louis Ossinsky,
representing United Taxpayers of Edgewater.
Louis Ossinsky, Jr., of Ossinsky & Cole, Daytona Beach, stated he represents
concerned citizens and United Taxpayers of Edgewater. He said a petition came
in with 679 names and before the meeting started it went to 688 names and it will
grow as time goes on. He read the petition which requested a referendum vote
on the proposed CIP and the gravity system and a general bond to fund the program
to be paid by ad valorem tax and all action on the CIP to cease until the issue
is brought to vote by the people. He said the concerned citizens disagree with
the system plan and method of funding and the low pressure system requires
greater expense to maintain and a pump to be installed and electricity to operate
the pump and it creates problems that will come back to haunt Edgewater.
Mr. Ossinsky stated the City can make a property owner connect but it cannot make
them install the pump unless they compensate them for the easement to install
the system and to compensate them for electricity to operate it and they'll
require a condemnation proceeding which will cost a lot. He stated costs will
be the easement, the electricity, and cost for attorneys for each property owner
who objects and many will object to voluntarily giving the City an easement to
install a pump on their property to be operated by their electricity.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
M;ke Havs. Secretary of Un;ted Taxpavers of Edaewater. request to present
pet;t;on re: Cap;tal Improvement Proaram (Continued)
Mr. Ossinksy stated a problem is having only part of the City on low pressure
and the present sewer is a gravity system and there's a problem with
compatibility with part on low pressure and part on gravity. He stated St. Lucie
County had a problem with raw sewage and odors and if there's a storm and the
electricity goes out, the pump won't function and there will be water backing
up into the houses and yards. He said Council expressed the intent to submit
it to the people for referendum vote and they put out a survey but that's not
a referendum which says it will only become effective after the majority vote
of the people.
Mr. Ossinsky asked this be put on a referendum because the people who have to
pay for it should be heard whether by ad valorem or revenue bonds. He suggested
they approve an ad valorem funding for the expansion. He said the United
Taxpayers of Edgewater submit that any plan affecting the quality of life and
the taxes in the area and financing be submitted by ballot referendum by the
voters since they'll be asked to pay for it and they should have the last word
by majority vote and the ultimate decision in this matter. He presented the
petition with 688 signatures to Mayor Mitchum and a copy of the newspaper article
regarding St. Lucie County.
Mayor Mitchum announced there will be a workshop on the sewer soon and they'll
have a full presentation at that time.
A. Llovd. Pres;dent of Un;ted Taxpavers of Edaewater. re: C;tv Attorney and
pend;na sewer prOQram - Mr. Lloyd, 3130 Victory Palm, stated according to the
green sheet the low pressure system would be 4.6 cost to construct and mainten-
ance cost would be 5.7 million for 20 years but he's heard other figures since
then and it's gone to over 7 million just to construct and the gravity system
was 11 million in September, 1986. He pointed out that a meeting December 21,
1987, Ron Ferland said it could be 3 phases instead of 5 phases with the amounts
for the various phases but those totals are a lot different from the green sheet
totals. He added they know they need improvements and if they continue, the
State or County will come in and say what they have to do. He stated he had
a steering committee look at the engineering costs and they're saying the gravity
system is going to be less than 12 million to install and held welcome a
challenge from any engineering firm that will dispute the figures. He stated
he and Jim Inman read minutes for 1986 through 1989 related to the CIP and they
came up with information that bothers him regarding the City Attorney. Mayor
Mitchum suggested they handle the sewers first and then he'll be heard again.
Mr. Lloyd agreed.
Mr. Ron Ferland, Project Manager, Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, stated when
he started in 1987 the first thing they looked at was the Master Plan from 1986
and they decided to delve deeper into site specific conditions of Florida Shores
such as coquina with high dewatering costs and paving and connecting individual
homes to the system as none of these were included in the 1986 report and it
wasnlt the fault of the writer but it was a conceptual report. He explained they
did the 201 Plan in a hurry to be eligible for construction funding that involved
the State Revolving Loan Fund and they miscounted the number of current customers
and thought it was 2,000 when it was 3,062 unsewered homes and the other error
was in the cost for abandoning the septic tank systems and the sewer laterals
and when submitting it to DER they prepared another report and received a cost
estimate and the report in the Library is the 201 comments to DER dated December,
1989. He stated those are the latest numbers until they do further work on site.
He pointed out costs will increase if they put on more units to have more
retrofits or if it goes to gravity. He explained the 201 Plan has the dewatering
and paving and individual connections to each residence at $8,030,000 compared
to 7.4 million in 1986 which didn't take into account the dewatering, paving,
etc., a 1 so the unsewered port i on of F 1 or i da Shores on the East side of the
railroad tracks which is the difference of 15.2 million to the 1986 7.4 million.
Mr. Ferland stated the CIP Committee agreed 15 million is a lot of money for the
City just for wastewater and that didn't include the plant so they looked at the
less costly alternative of the low pressure system and evaluated it and the
analysis was done in the 201 Plan to be eligible for funding and it was
recommended simply because it had a significantly lower cost to each resident.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
A. Llo d Pres;dent of Un;ted Tax a ers of Ed ewater re: C;t Attorne and
pend;na sewer proaram Continued) Mr. Ferland pointed out if the residents want
to pay the higher cost, they haven't gone so far that they can't turn around and
go to gravity. He said they're doing the surveys but the key is the financing
and the cost to every resident to fund that system whether it be G.O. bonds or
revenue bonds or special assessments. He stated they want the most economical
way and most acceptable way to provide central sewers to Florida Shores.
Mr. Ferland explained they're on the funding list from the State for low interest
money and they need to move to remain eligible for the 4.8 million this fiscal
year, and 6.6 million more for 1990-91, and he intends to stay in the SRF program
to get all the money they can for financing even if they have to use some bridge
financing. He stated under the current Federal budget they'll have additional
funding and their intent is to provide 6.9 million this year and still be on the
planning portion for 6,6 million next year and they can fund both the treatment
plant expansion and the sewer system if it's low pressure with the two fiscal
year SRF's that are in the hopper and if they go to gravity, they'll have to span
more. He explained the SRF's are 3% below the prime interest rate at the same,
such as 7% going at 4% but it depends on when you take out the loan and sign the
papers. He pointed out one benefit of the fund is you don't have to pay it back
until you put the system in service and construction is ended, and they'll borrow
the money only as the course of construction goes on.
Mr. Ferland said the low pressure system now does include the pumping stations
and the force mains to convey the wastewater from Florida Shores to the
wastewater treatment plant. He explained paying for the improvements with
revenue bonds doesn't preclude the City from allocating the full cost over the
full area because revenue bonds have their pledge rates. He stated regarding
solids, there hasn't been a solids build up and they decompose like in a septic
system and they have a pump out of the tank every 10 years that the City would
do. He pointed out the City would be responsible for operating and maintaining
each tank that's hooked to the system. He said regarding compensation for the
pump, they've submitted to DER they won't pay for an easement nor do condem-
nation but would handle it like the electric company with an electric line that
connects to the meter and it would be through a service agreement. He stated
that electrical consumption is approximately $1.60 a month for a pump so he
doesn't feel it would be an issue. He said that loss of electricity will be loss
of pumping but when you don't have electricity you reduce water use and the
system is designed for a one day holding capacity so you don't have a back up
of wastewater into your home. Mr. Gerry Hartman, Vice President, Dyer, Riddle,
Mi lls & Precourt, pointed out with the gravity system it goes to a pumping
station and is part gravity and part pressurized now.
Mr. Ferland stated that regarding St. Lucie, they're involved in a similar
situation in Palm Bay and they're not purchasing it because of back ups but
because they want to be a utility.
Mr. Ferland pointed out John Siburn paid three times what he did because he
wanted gravity and they've recommended low pressure because they felt that was
what the City could afford and if the City feels they can afford gravity, they'll
see what it will be.
Councilman Hatfield asked if they'd pump out the bacteria when they pump it out.
Mr. Ferland explained the pump is inside the septic tank about 50% down so the
remaining 50% below the pump chamber is in an amoebic area.
Councilman Hatfield stated the low pressure system at Breakaway Trails was a
nightmare. He asked the chances of the check valve being clogged up and referred
to instances he'd heard about. Mr. Ferland replied they'd looked at a lot of
these systems and problems with check valves heating up and a pump being hung
up and in the pump chamber design at the bottom of the chamber, and they've
designed a wire mesh to preclude anything getting into it and oversized the
transmission main to avoid clogging and two check valves.
Councilman Hatfield asked if an ad valorem tax bond to do this is legal? Mr.
Ferland replied he didn't know why it wouldn't be. Councilman Hatfield asked
if people in zone 1 with gravity system have to pay for a large percentage of
the system for the people. Mr. Ferland said held check with bond counsel.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
A. Lloyd. President of United Taxpayers of Edgewater. re: City Attorney and
pending sewer program (Continued)
Councilman Fish asked how they plan to handle installations in the duplexes when
they only have one septic system and if it will be adequate for multi-family
dwellings. Mr. Ferland replied single septic for a duplex would probably have
to have a larger volume than normal single family residence. Mr. Ferland pointed
out some people built driveways and patios over septics and theylll need a new
system installed at that time.
Councilman Fish asked if they have a problem with a check valve hanging open and
it floods the house, who would be responsible for the cost of clean up.
Mayor Mitchum asked if the low pressure costs together are closer to the gravity
cost. Mr. Ferland replied no. Mayor Mitchum asked the costs to maintain a
gravity system. Mr. Ferland replied they did a 20 year present worth analysis
and looked at construction and operation and maintenance for low pressure and
the O&M for gravity would be 2.6 million total, and low pressure including the
10 year change out of all pumps and 20% change out every year, was 5.6 million,
but adding these with build out of Florida Shores of 6,000 units would be 17.9
million construction and O&M versus 13.4 million for low pressure.
Mayor Mitchum asked him to address all the costs incurred for the monthly cost
to the res i dent, the overa 11 costs over a period of time, and answer the
questions of what it will cost them when they have their meeting. Mayor Mitchum
thanked everyone for their concern and input and advised them Council is taking
it under consideration.
A. Lloyd. stated Ron Ferland refers to 6.4 million for construction of the low
pressure system but didn1t address maintenance and 5 years ago it was 5.7 and
has elevated for 20 years to $11,139,000. He pointed out the employees in the
sewer department will be in the largest department of the City. He noted site
conditions haven1t changed in 3 years and they still have coquina and high water
tables and hard pans and he doesn't see why this was a turnaround. He agreed
the State money is good money for 6 million at 4% and if they don't go for it,
they won1t get the opportunity again. He suggested they go for all they can with
this rate of interest. He said they wouldn't sign any service agreement for
anyone to come on their premises and he doubts if anyone will sign it.
Bill Klein said in the memo of January 2, 1990, the last sentence says it1s the
resu lt of these two adjustments, there was an increase of project cost for
Florida Shores wastewater system from $2,377,000 to $7,820,000.
A. Lloyd re: City Attorney - Mr. Lloyd stated the City Attorney was hired in 1982
for a contractual fee of $1,000 per month and with a 100% inflation factor it
should be $168,000 over an 8 year period but in the past 8 years he's received
from the City in excess of $400,000. He stated that in addition to the contract
he had, the Attorney has a second contract relating solely to the CIP with $75
an hour and in the past 12 months he's received in excess of $26,000 solely as
a result of his participation in the CIP. He said his yearly contract is now
$24,000 and he drafts his own contracts but they're very tight. He pointed out
the contracts are supposed to be renewed every two years and they're automati-
cally accepted with very little discussion and the only changes are the numbers.
He suggested they consider a full time City Attorney as they1re a growing munici-
pality and are talking about the CIP and they don't want to know if he's in
Orange City or his own practice. He stated the U.S. President is limited to 8
years and the City Attorney has had his 8 years and he believes it's time for
a change and they need a new approach to the matters coming down and a new face
and new set of gray matter to confront the problems they're dealing with. He
suggested they advertise for a City Attorney and when they get responses make
a proper assessment and bring in qualified applicants and figure out what they
want to do. He stated in the past 8 years he's exceeded his budget 5 times.
Mayor Mitchum explained the figures are the legal budget and not salaries and
the City Attorney gets $35 an hour plus $75 for CIP. He stated Daytona Shores
is $75, Holly Hill is $90, Lake Helen is $50, Pierson is $100, Ponce Inlet is
$65, South Daytona is $90, and full time salaries are $44,000 for Port Orange,
$58,800 for Ormond Beach, $43,500 for New Smyrna Beach, and $46,000 for Deland.
He thanked Mr. Lloyd for his input but feels they got a good bargain with their
Attorney and he does a good job.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
A. Lloyd re: C;ty Attorney and pend;na sewer proaram (Continued)
Councilman Hatfield pointed out there's a proper time and place for going to a
full time Attorney and that should be discussed at budget time and not in the
middle of the year.
City Attorney Alvarez expressed appreciation for Mr. Lloyd's interest in the
financial affairs of his office. He stated he's always had an open door policy
with his office and any citizen at any time who wishes to know what he makes and
what the bills are is welcome and his secretary has standing instructions to open
all books and records, including his personal income tax records. He stated he
doesn't know why he was targeted at this time but they need to get accurate
figures. He suggested he meet with him to show him the real picture and motives
on this group of individuals. He pointed out this city has changed tremendously,
not only in growth but in its form of government and he had a lot to do with that
and he stepped on some toes and made some political enemies but would do it again
because those people are narrow minded individuals who carry a grudge and then
use something like the CIP and set up an individual for nothing more than a
personal attack. He reviewed the bills held submitted to the City since 1983
with a total of $276,216.21. He pointed out you have to deduct a secretary,
rent, office space, books, and a computer and that's gross payments. He said
his budget per year is $31,431.89. He explained the City has been faced with
a lot of litigation in the past and one of the most expensive was ongoing in
Federal District Court when he became City Attorney and a lot of fees were paid
for errors and omissions of former officials with licenses taken away from
contractors without notice and two Circuit Court juries who found the officials
had harassed citizens under civil rights and then you have to pay attorneys fees
on the other side. He pointed out they've been sued and not one had anything
to do with him as City Attorney. He reviewed what has been collected with
recreational fees that had been challenged twice and litigated successfully;
the design for the self-insurance program when an insurance carrier cancelled
our policies in 1986 with more than 1 million in the bank and only two small
cases being settled; the suit regarding the City park. He asked Mr. Lloyd to
keep an open mind and then make his decision. Mr. Lloyd asked to respond to the
City Attorney because he felt some of the comments were made directly to him.
City Attorney Alvarez apologized and said he has no ill feelings for him. Mr.
Lloyd accepted his apology.
Mayor Mitchum called a 10 minute recess at 9:35 p.m. He called the meeting back
to order at 9:45 p.m.
ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Mitchum suggested they move items I. and J. under Public Hearings up to
this time since there were representatives in the audience. No Council member
objected. Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to go from the regular meeting to
the Public Hearing. Councilman Fish so moved. Councilman Gold seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Publ;c Hear;na on Request to rezone 1904 S. R;vers;de Dr;ve from R-1 to R-4 -
Mr. Mark Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, stated therels a request to rezone
1904 S. Riverside Drive from R-1 single family residential district to R-4 multi-
family. He noted it currently has a one family one story home. He reviewed the
surrounding properties zoning classifications. He noted that Section 163.3194
requires this must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and development in
the flood plain is discouraged and U.S. 1 east is designated a high hazard area.
He said increasing the allowable density by rezoning from R-1 to R-4 could be
inconsistent with the City's current and proposed Comprehensive Plan.
Jack Patrick, 1001 Regent Street, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Anderson, the owner.
He stated Mrs. Anderson has an unusual situation surrounded by a multi-family
and highway commercial and the new Comprehensive proposed land uses show the
property north of her is proposed for medium density in future use. He showed
a color coded map of proposed uses and various abutting properties.
Mr. Patrick pointed out there are a variety of different zonings surrounding
her property and she agreed not to ask for a blanket multi-family but for R-4
with possible conditions that she be allowed to put 2 or 3 single family homes
on it. He said there's a need for new homes and it has water and sewer and
wouldn't be a great impact. He asked that Council grant her request.
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Public Hearin on Re uest to rezone 1904 S. Riverside Drive from R-1 to R-4
Continued)Councilman Fish asked if they could enforce the requirement of 2 or
3 single family residences if they were to grant the zoning. City Attorney
Alvarez replied that would be contract zoning and you can't engage in contract
zoning in this State.
Doris Hill, lincoln Road, stated she lives behind this to the north in a single
family home zoned R-1 when she bought the lot. She said Mrs. Anderson owned that
strip from U.S. 1 to the River and has B-3 or B-4 zoning and built single family
on the west side of the River and the same thing across the street on the River
and now after using their property for the highest and best use, they want to
use the rest of the land for highest and best use but are not using it as zoned.
She said she paid $31,500 for her lot, but what will it be worth if they build
multi-family in her back yard. She asked what would prevent her from building
3 single family on that property as it's already zoned for singe family.
Councilman Fish asked the size of the lot. Mr. Patrick replied 100 foot north
to south facing Riverside Drive. Mark Karet said it's about 1.1 acres. Mr.
Patrick noted it1s about 457 feet deep, and the home they built wasn't built
since Mrs. Hill built and he thinks she's lived on that site for 40 to 45 years
and the house built across the street on the river was her son. Mrs. Hill asked
about the medium zoning and multi-family.
C. E. Clark said it seems the property is all the same property. He asked how
they would get to the houses with 100 foot frontage.
Mr. Patrick explained medium density is proposed future land uses for that
subdivision. Mr. Karet pointed out some houses are in the low density. Mr.
Patrick and Mr. Karet discussed the color coded map. Mr. Johnson stated they
can have single family with low or high density but the difference is in the lot
size. Mr. Karet stated the major issue is all uses must be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and you have to make a determination if it1s consistent.
Mr. Patrick stated Mrs. Anderson knows it would have to be consistent with the
Department of Community Affairs.
Attorney William Hathaway's appeal of decision of land Development & Reaulatory
Aaency to deny variance at 2304 Victory Palm Drive - Attorney William Hathaway,
500 Canal Street, spoke on behalf of the appellant applicants, Paul and Anita
Dwinal, regarding relief from action taken by the LDRA at the meeting held
January 11, 1990. He said they sought a variance for an awning that extends off
the south side of the house 816" at the back of the house and the ordinance
provides an awning within 3 foot of the back of the house. He pointed out 213"
is under the edge and guttering so they need a variance of 312" for an awning
over the pre-existing patio slab off the South side of the house, the only
logical place for this particular awning. He stated they purchased the home
in June, 1989, on a lot 125 x 80 and the way it's situated, the back yard is 10
feet in depth and when it was built it was 6" into the set back and they're
supposed to have 10 foot, but have 914". He added they were cited by the Code
Enforcement Board for this being non conforming and they were compounding a non
conforming use and had extended the awning into the set back areas and they seek
variances from those two things. He showed photos of the structure and said
the fence is decorative and they sought a permit for that fence and for the
awning that covers the patio area and were called after the fence permit was
processed and came to City Hall and got the fence permit, but when Mrs. Dwinal
asked about the awning permit, the clerk spoke to someone else and informed Mrs.
Dwinal it wasn't necessary to have an awning permit. He continued that when
she received that information they paid for the fence permit and proceeded to
put in the fence and get bids on the awning and had it installed, then later they
were told they were in violation for installation of the awning. He added they
sought relief by way of a variance for 316" and installed screen panels that
are free standing and not structural. He said LDRA members were sympathetic but
said they couldn1t grant relief and when they looked at the ordinance there was
concern about whether they had the final say on this.
Mr. Hathaway stated the Dwinals did everything they thought was needed based on
what they were told at City Hall. He added this is a hardship for them in part
because of the design of the house and there's no other place for this outside
patio space the way it's designed as the west side is the garage, the east side
is the bedrooms, and the north is the front of the home.
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ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
Attorney William Hathaway.s appeal of decision of Land Development & Regulatorv
Agency to deny variance at 2304 Victory Palm Drive (Continued)
He said LDRA considered this but gave weight to the fact that it was non
conforming already but he doesn't think they should be held responsible for the
encroachment. He pointed out Mrs. Dwinal was willing to pay for the awning
permit but was told it was not needed.
Mr. Hathaway stated the life expectancy of the awning is less than 5 years and
they could condition a variance for a period not to exceed 5 years or for the
awning now in existence but if they vote it down, they'll have to remove or take
down the structure at their expense and they've had considerable expense in it.
He added he doesn't see how anyone would gain by the removal, and surrounding
property owners were notified and approved of the structure.
Councilman Hatfield asked if the period of time the owner may leave the structure
up came up during the LDRA meeting. Attorney Hathaway agreed they'd be willing
to accept the condition to it and pay for any permitting they should have. He
added the life expectancy is no more than 5 years and they wouldn't replace the
canvas if Council votes that way.
Dom Fazzone, 302 Paradise Lane, member of LDRA, said he differs with some of the
statements made by the Attorney and they have criteria that has to be met before
they grant a variance and they cannot fail even one and the Board decided they
fail ed 4 out of 5 so based on that i nformat i on, that's why they den i ed the
variance to the Dwinals.
Councilman Fish asked Mark Karet if the house didn't encroach by 6", would this
be a permitted use. Mr. Karet replied no, it can only encroach 3 foot into the
setback. Councilman Fish asked the distinction between aluminum structures
attached to eaves versus canvas easily removed. Mr. Karet replied it permits
awnings within 3 feet and the Building Official said awnings are covers for
windows and are self-supporting and installing of these awnings do not require
permits as long as they conform to the 3 feet and anything other than the
standard awning and patio cover of this nature would require a permit.
Councilman Fish asked if this is a permanently attached structure or easily
removed. Mr. Karet replied the canvas portion can be moved but it's affixed and
they put a fence around a slab and put screen panels on and covered it with a
patio awning and the ordinance prohibits screen rooms on covered patios within
3 feet. Councilman Fish asked if they can put a 6 feet fence but not an awning.
Mr. Karet replied they're not permitted to put a screened Florida Room in that
setback and they cited them for violation of encroachment for the awning in the
setback and putting in a screen room.
Bill Klein, 2910 Needle Palm, member of LDRA, said the attorney stated it's a
hardship to have it taken down but they determined he imposed the hardship upon
himself.
Mr. Hathaway said he was cited for two violations, one for enlarging a non
conforming use and when LDRA found the house was situated on the lot the way it
was, it closed off that issue and the question of the Florida room was if it's
just an awning but they didn't realize they would need a variance. He said
they're asking for a variance for 3 foot for the awning and they don't' feel this
is structural in nature and it's not permanent and is attached by rope. He added
they didn't intend to violate the ordinance and tried to do it the way they felt
was the correct way.
Councilman Hatfield asked who gave them permission. Mrs. Anita Dwinal said she
got her permit for the fence and the lady with initials S.Y. went in the back
and looked for the permit for the awning and said she didn't think there's one
and when she told her she'd applied for one, she went in the back office again
and she could hear a man talking and said you don't need a permit for an awning.
Mr. Johnson stated they told her she didn't need a permit and Sherry Young talked
to someone in the Building Department who told her they didn't need it but that
doesn't give them the right to violate encroaching in the setback. He added the
clerk didn't mislead the lady and they didn't need the permit for the awning but
it was put within 3 feet into the setback requirements and that's the only
problem. Mrs. Dwinal stated she'd filled out an application at the same time
as the fence.
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ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
Attorney William Hathaway's appeal of decision of Land Development & Regulatory
Agency to deny variance at 2304 Victory Palm Drive (Continued)
Louise Martin, 1409 S. Riverside Drive, member of LDRA, said two points were this
is a side setback and it should be 10 feet and with the construction it's 8" and
the LDRA felt it could be placed somewhere else.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to go back to the regular meeting. Councilman
Hatfield so moved. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Public Hearing on request to rezone 1904 S. Riverside Drive from R-l to R-4 -
Councilman Hatfield moved they deny the request and uphold the LDRA. Councilman
Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Attorney William Hathaway's appeal of decision of Land Development & Regulatory
Agency to deny variance at 2304 Victory Palm Drive - Mayor Mitchum stated he
agrees with the Code but they're grasping at straws with a concrete slab and a
fenced in area and all they're concerned about is putting an awning over that
area, and if you take the awning down, it's still there, and he can't see a
problem with the canvas.
Councilman Fish stated the LDRA should be commended for the job they've done as
it was probably a tough decision and they want to work with the people and see
how they can allow them what they want within constraints of the Code and they've
done that. He noted they went in good faith after being told by a City repre-
sentative, and it's probably a miscommunication. He moved they allow these
people to keep their awning for a period not to exceed 5 years. Councilman
Hatfield stated the City will have to "bite the bullet" because of the Building
Director's opinion which he feels was incorrect, and he seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
First Reading:
Ord. 90-0-7 Amending Code re: tree protection to comply with Volusia County
requirements - Mayor Mitchum read this Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-7 - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "TREE
PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION" BY PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; BY PROVIDING FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT SITES BY THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY
AGENCY; BY PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF TREES; BY PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; BY
PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE APPLICATION OF TREE REMOVAL PERMIT; BY PROVIDING
FOR SPECIMEN TREE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS; BY PROVIDING FOR AREA TREE PROTECTION
REQUIREMENTS; BY PROVIDING FOR RELOCATION OF TREES; BY PROVIDING FOR NATURAL
VEGETATION RETENTION AREAS; BY PROVIDING FOR PRESERVATION AND INSTALLATION DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR SITE PREPARATION; BY PROVIDING FOR TREE SURVIVAL; BY PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A STOP WORK ORDER; BY PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; CONTAINING
A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
He stated this is first reading. Councilman Fish moved they accept Ordinance
90-0-7. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ord. 90-0-8 Amending Code re: code enforcement citation authority - Mayor Mitchum
read this ordinance. ORD. 90-0-8 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL METHOD OF ENFORCING CERTAIN CODES
AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR CIVIL
INFRACTIONS IN VIOLATION OF A CODE OR ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS;
PROCEDURES; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Fish stated they discussed code enforcement
earlier and some of the problems with repeat offenders and this will help the
Code Enforcement Officer with more teeth in it and he moved they accept 90-0-8.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
City Attorney Alvarez was excused and left the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Res. 90-R-7 Appointing one member to Citizen Code Enforcement Board due to
resignation of James Norris (Continued from February 5. 1990 meeting)
Mayor Mitchum requested nominations. Councilman Gold nominated Mr. Cowan.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the nomination. Nomination CARRIED 4-0.
Mayor Mitchum read the resolution. RES. 90-R-7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE CITIZEN
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A TERM
OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING ALL
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ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
Res. 90-R-7 (Cont I d) RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. He inserted the name of George Cowan for an unexpired term to
end August 2, 1991. Councilman Fish moved they accept Resolution 90-R-7.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Res. 90-R-12 Appointing one member to Industrial Development Board due to
resignation of Chester Boyce (Tabled February 14, 1990) - Councilman Fish moved
to take 90-R-12 off the table. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Hatfield nominated David Koch who was recommended by
the Chairman of the Board. Councilman Fish moved nominations be closed.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mayor Mitchum read the Resolution. RES. 90-R-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
A TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. He inserted the name of David Koch for an unexpired term to end April
8, 1992. Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Resolution 90-R-12. Councilman
Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Res. 90-R-13 Appointing one member to Beautification Conmittee due to resignation
of Diane Gross (Tabled February 14, 1990) - Councilman Hatfield moved to pull
this off the table. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Councilman Fish nominated John Gross then withdrew his nomination. Councilman
Hatfield suggested they reduce the number on this Committee from 7 to 5 for a
better working membership. Mr. Johnson suggested staff could work with the City
Attorney to change the resolution. Councilman Hatfield moved they instruct the
City Attorney and City Manager to prepare the necessary paper work to change it
from 7 members to 5 members on the Committee since it's an ad hoc committee
anyway. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Councilman
Fish voted NO.
Res. 90-R-14 Appointing one member to Beautification Conmittee due to resignation
of Gloria Fish - Councilman Hatfield moved this be the same as 90-R-13. Council-
man Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Councilman Fish voted NO.
Res. 90-R-15 Appointing two members to Land Development & Reaulatory Agency due
to expiration of terms - Councilman Fish nominated Billy Klein. Councilman Gold
nominated Louise Martin. Councilman Hatfield nominated John Wells. Roll call
on Billy Klein CARRIED 4-0. Roll call on Louise Martin DID NOT CARRY 2-2.
Councilman Hatfield and Mayor Mitchum voted NO. Roll call on John Wells CARRIED
3-1. Councilman Gold voted NO. Mr. Johnson pointed out they're getting more
applications recently and held mentioned it when he spoke at Meadow Lake. Mayor
Mitchum read the Resolution. RES. 90-R-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE LAND DEVELOP-
MENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR TERMS
OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He
inserted the names of Billy Klein and John Wells for terms to end March 7, 1992.
Councilman Gold moved for approval of Resolution 90-R-15. Councilman Fish
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Res. 90-R-16 Authorizing appropriate City officials to execute Agreement with
James LaRue and York Phillips for professional services related to Comprehensive
Plan - Mr. Johnson stated they received a State grant for $21,000 for part of
the Comprehensive Plan update and they'd like to hire this firm to work with Mark
Karet and also in the development of the land use regulations. He added they'd
met with DCA for four hours today and have 45 days or less to respond to all the
changes and coordinate them, and Dyer, Riddle has respons ibil ity for some
elements and it's staff recommendation this resolution be adopted. Mayor Mitchum
read the Resolution. RES. 90-R-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPR-ATE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH JAMES G. LARUE AND
YORK L. PHILLIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Councilman Fish moved they adopt 90-R-16. Councilman Hatfield seconded
the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
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Mayor Mitchum suggested a motion to go from the regular meeting to the public
hearing. Councilman Gold so moved. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
SECOND READING: (PUBLIC HEARING)
Public Hearinq on request to rezone 1904 S. Riverside Drive from R-l to R-4 -
This item was handled earlier - see pages 9, 10, and 12 of these minutes.
Attorney William Hathaway's appeal of decision of Land Development & Requlatory
Aqency to deny variance at 2304 Victory Palm Drive - This item was handled
earlier - see pages 10, 11, and 12 of these minutes.
Ord. 90-0-2 Landscaped screeninq buffer in certain districts when abuttinq a
residential use or district - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-2 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING
APPENDIX A, ZONING SECTION 200.00 INTERPRETATIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS AND WORDS;
SECTION 606.04 B-5 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT; SECTION 607.00 I-I LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 607.02 1-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; SECTION 607.02
1-3 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, BY ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION FOR A LANDSCAPED
BUFFER AREA; BY DELETING THE OLD DEFINITION OF BUFFER AND ADDING A NEW DEFINITION
OF BUFFER AREAS, AND CHAPTER 14, SECTION 14-77 LANDSCAPED BUFFER AREA, BY
REQUIRING THE MAINTENANCE OF A LANDSCAPED BUFFER AREA AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A
VISUAL AND NOISE BUFFER AT LEAST SIX FEET ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
He asked for audience comments. There were none.
Ord. 90-0-3 Creatinq minimum standards for wetlands protection to comply with
Volusia County requirements - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, CREATING
SECTION 9.6, ENTITLED "CITY OF EDGEWATER MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR WETLANDS
PROTECTION ORDINANCE", BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING THE
MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR WETLAND PROTECTION; BY PROVIDING FINDINGS
OF FACT; BY PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; BY PROVIDING FOR STATEMENT OF
JURISDICTION; BY PROVIDING FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; BY PROVIDING FOR PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS; BY PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; BY PROVIDING FOR WETLAND IDENTIFICATION;
BY PROVIDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING; BY PROVIDING FOR MITIGATION REQUIRE-
MENTS; BY PROV ID I NG FOR BUFFER REQU I REMENTS; BY PROV ID I NG FOR EXEMPTI ONS;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. He asked for audience comments. There were none.
Ord. 90-0-4 Amendinq Article III. Stormwater manaqement. to comply with Volusia
County requirements - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-4 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE
III, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING FOR INTENT, DEFINITIONS, PERMITS REQUIRED, EXEMPTIONS,
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SHORELINE PROTECTION, PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES, PERMIT
FEES, PLAN ADHERENCE, MAINTENANCE, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, VARIANCE PROCEDURES,
EMERGENCY EXEMPTION, AND VESTED RIGHTS; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He asked for audience
comments. There were none.
Ord. 90-0-5 Amendinq Section 2-26 "0rder of Business" by amendinq aqenda format
for six months - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-5 - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-26
"0RDER OF BUSINESS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING THE AGENDA FORMAT; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He asked for audience comments.
There were none.
Ord. 90-0-6 Amendinq Appendix A. Zoninq, Section 607.00 (b) by allowinq liqht
manufacturinq as permitted use in 1-1 district - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordin-
inance. ORD. 90-0-6 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A, ZONING, SECTION 607.00(b) LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY ALLOWING LIGHT
MANUFACTURING AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE I-I DISTRICT; CONTAINING A REPEALER PRO-
VISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He requested
audience comments. There were none.
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SECOND READING: (PUBLIC HEARING) (Continued)
Councilman Fish moved to go back to the regular meeting. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ord. 90-0-2 - Councilman Gold moved for approval of Ordinance 90-0-2. Councilman
Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ord. 90-0-3 - Councilman Fish moved they accept 90-0-3. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ord. 90-0-4 - Councilman Hatfield moved they accept 90-0-4. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ord. 90-0-5 - Councilman Fish moved they accept 90-0-5. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Mayor Mitchum voted NO.
Ord. 90-0-6 - Councilman Hatfield moved they accept 90-0-6. Councilman Fish
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Works Director's recommendation to award bid for resurfacing Riverside
Dr. from SR 442 to Park Ave. and Flagler Ave. from 12th St. to Park Ave. to
Martin Pavin Com an - Mr. Johnson stated the recommendation is the bid be
awarded for 111,185.96. Mayor Mitchum asked if it1s budgeted. Mr. Johnson
replied yes, and what1s left will probably be used for India Palm. Councilman
Hatfield moved they accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and
award the bid to Martin Paving Company. Councilman Gold seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
City Attorney - City Attorney Alvarez had left the meeting earlier.
City Manager - Mr. Johnson stated they'd met with DCA today and they'll be coming
back shortly with the types of things they need to be aware of.
Mr. Johnson stated the lady from Para Palm and Chief Vola have worked out an
agreement, she has a contractor to correct the deficiencies and a memo will come.
City Council - Councilman Hatfield asked about repairs to Kennedy Park ramps.
Mr. Johnson stated they should start shortly and be within the next three months.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mitchum suggested a motion to adjourn. Councilman Fish so moved.
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