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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 1989
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mitchum called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Mitchum
Councilman Dan Hatfield
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Russell Gold
Councilman Thomas Fish
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
City Attorney Jose' Alvarez
City Manager William Powers
Acting City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Present
Present
Present
Present
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Ken Zimmerman, Edgewater United Methodist Church, delivered the invo-
cation. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting & Workshop of January 4, 1989 - Councilwoman Bennington moved
they approve the minutes. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Regular Meeting of January 11, 1989 - Councilman Gold moved they be accepted.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Special Meeting & Workshop of January 14, 1989 - Councilwoman Bennington moved
they accept the minutes. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Special Meeting & Public Hearing of January 23, 1989 - Councilman Fish asked
that the second paragraph regarding Ordinance 89-0-2 be changed from "Council-
man Mitchum" to "Mayor Mitchum". Acting City Clerk Wadsworth made that change.
Councilman Fish moved that with that correction they accept the minutes.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Hatfield
voted NO due to absence.
PRESENTATION TO FIRE PERSONNEL OF GREEN CROSS AWARDS
Mr. Pat DiLeva, Administrative Fire Chief of Edgewater Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, introduced the Green Cross Award recipients: Brian Foster, Jimmy Goodwin,
and Trevor Barlow. Mayor Mitchum presented the awards to the gentlemen, and
thanked them for their hard work and time, expressing his appreciation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Request to bid heating/air conditioning unit replacement and amendment to
budget - Police Department; Employee appointment to Merit Board, Res. #89-R-l;
Job description for traffic officer; F.E.C. right of way (Spur in P.I.D. district);
Staff and engineering recommendations; Request for occupational license for hot
dog cart - Councilman Hatfield asked to pull 4.D., F.E.C. right of way.
Councilwoman Bennington agreed she wanted to pull that also. Mayor Mitchum
asked that they pull 4.F., Request for occupational license for hot dog cart.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to close the consent agenda. Councilman Fish
so moved. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to accept the consent agenda as it stands.
Councilman Hatfield so moved. Councilman Fish secoftded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
F.E.C. right of way (Spur in P.I.D. district) - Councilman Hatfield asked for
more information and requested to send this back to the Industrial Development
Board for more input, and he made that a motion. Councilwoman Bennington
seconded the motion, and said she wanted to know why they want Council to
look into this and what possible plans they have for this piece of property.
Mayor Mitchum asked the City Manager to bring it back to Council. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
Request for occupational license for hot dog cart - Mayor Mitchum asked
to put on the list for requirements the insurance they require for all
licensed commercial business and that they make it number 5. Councilman
Hatfield made that motion. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
First Reading:
Ord. 89-0-3 Rezoning four parcels of land owned by Ranken family located
East of U.s. 1 between Ranken Drive and Roberts Road - City AttorneyAlvarez
stated this is first reading and he read the ordinance. ORD. 89-0-3 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 166.041 (c) (1) AND SECTION 1100 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, REZONING FOUR PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY
THE RANKEN FAMILY AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: 9.77 ACRES, LOCATED EAST OF U.S. 1,
BETWEEN RANKEN DRIVE AND ROBERTS ROAD, FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY R-3 TO CITY OF
EDGEWATER MH-2 ZONING DISTRICT; PARCEL II: 1.05 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF U.S.l,
BETWEEN RANKEN DRIVE AND ROBERTS ROAD, FROM CITY OF EDGEWATER B-3 TO CITY
OF EDGEWATER MH-2 ZONING DISTRICT; PARCEL III: 1.23 ACRES, LOCATED EAST OF
U.S.l, BETWEEN RANKEN DRIVE AND ROBERTS ROAD, FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY B-4 TO CITY
OF EDGEWATER B-3 ZONING DISTRICT; AND PARCEL IV: .99 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF
U.S.l, BETWEEN RANKEN DRIVE AND ROBERTS ROAD, FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY B-4 TO CITY
OF EDGEWATER MH-2 ZONING DISTRICT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THIS
ORDINANCE AS PROVIDED BY LAW; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF EDGE-
WATER ACCORDINGLY; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He stated that before this becomes effective,
it will require approval of the amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan as
per Part II, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, and the consistency determin-
ation by Volusia County Growth Management Commission. Councilman Fish moved
they accept Ordinance 89-0-3. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Bennington questioned what they'd do if the Growth Management
Commission determines it's inconsistent. City Attorney Alvarez explained they
have to spell out their objections and they'll be taken care of and eventually
there will be consistency. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 89-0-4 Increasing amount of fines for illegal parking in handicapped
spaces from $75 to $100 - City Attorney Alvarez stated this is first reading
and he read the ordinance. ORD. 89-0-4 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 17-26, "PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS; LIABILITY" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, BY INCREASING THE FINE FOR PARKING ILLEGALLY IN HANDICAPPED SPACES
FROM $75.00 TO $100.00; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He stated this increase was
aprpoved by the 1988 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 1124. Councilman Gold
moved they accept Ordinance 89-0-4. Councilman Fish seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 89-0-6 Amending Sect. 607.00(b), Light Industrial District, to allow
restaurants as permitted uses in I-I district - City Attorney Alvarez stated
this is first reading. ORD. 89-0-6 - 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 RESTAURANTS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE I-I DISTRICT; CON-
TAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. He stated this was the recommendation of the Land Develop-
ment and Regulatory Agency of December 22, 1988. Councilwoman Bennington
moved they adopt 89-0-6. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Second Reading:
Ord. 88-0-32 Amending Sect. 606.04(d), B-5 Planned Shopping Center District,
to allow indoor flea markets as special exceptions - City Attorney Alvarez
read this Ordinance. ORD. 88-0-32 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 606.06(d) "B-5 PLANNED SHOPPING
CENTER DISTRICT" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
BY ALLOWING INDOOR FLEA MARKETS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN B-5, CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to move into the public hearing. Council-
woman Bennington so moved. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Mitchum asked for audience input.
Rick Weeks, 2923 Willow Oak Drive, asked the hiring procedures for disabled
American veterans. Mayor Mitchum advised him the public hearing was for the
ordinance and he should speak under Citizen Comments later on the agenda.
There was no audience input on
motion to move from the public
Councilman Hatfield so moved.
CARRIED 5-0.
the ordinance. Mayor Mitchum requested a
hearing to the regular Council meeting.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion
ORD. 88-0-32 - Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Ordinance 88-0-32.
Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilwoman
Bennington voted NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report on bike paths - Mr. Powers read his January 31, 1989, Request for
Council action, which requested authorization for the City Attorney and
City Manager to take a trip to Miami to discuss with Magnuson Corporation
the rights of way along Indian River Boulevard. He said the status of the
Park Avenue bike path per Volusia County representatives is that it's been
surveyed and the County will now hire consultants for the design work,
with an anticipated one year before construction begins. Councilwoman
Bennington asked about the fire hydrants along the south side of 442 and
if the path will run on the other side with the hydrants on the outside.
Mr. Powers replied yes, and it starts where the current rights of way are.
There was discussion about utility poles and culverts and costs associated.
Mr. Powers explained the engineering costs were for paving but not for the
culverts. Councilwoman Bennington expressed concern for safety for the
high traffic areas along 442. Mr. Powers explained the southern side was
chosen in part due to a large portion being under the ownership of one
individual and the utilities on the northern side. Councilwoman Bennington
asked if they'll cross the railroad tracks on the south side and stop at
the beginning of the shopping center. Mr. Powers agreed. Councilwoman
Bennington asked about the portion east of U.S. 1 to Veterans Park. Mayor
Mitchum requested a motion to authorize this and to amend it for the East
side of U.S. 1 on the south side to the end. Councilwoman Bennington moved
they authorize the trip for the Attorney and City Manager and also to look
into property on the East side of U.S. 1 as stated by the Mayor. Councilman
Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Carson/Hall annexation request - Mr. Powers read his January 31, 1989,
Request for Council Action which recommended acceptance of the Land
Development and Regulatory Agency's recommendation to annex these properties.
Councilman Hatfield moved they accept the recommendation and authorize the
City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. Councilwoman Bennington
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Res. 89-R-2 Appointing one member to Merit Board - Mr. Powers stated that
Ruth Garvey has resigned and the individual recommended by the Screening
Committee is Darlene Vann. Councilwoman Bennington moved they TABLE this
resolution 89-R-2 until the next meeting because she'd like to talk with
Ms. Vann and hasn't had the opportunity. Councilman Hatfield seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 89-R-3 Request to repeal Criminal Discovery Deposition Rule - Mr.
Powers read his Request for Council Action dated January 30, 1989, which
recommended adoption of the resolution. Councilman Fish moved they accept
the resolution. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED
5-0. City Attorney Alvarez read the resolution. RES. 89-R-3 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, INDICATING ITS INTENT
TO URGE THE REPEAL OF THE FLORIDA CRIMINAL DISCOVERY DEPOSITION RULE BY THE
1989 LEGISLATURE SHOULD THE COMMISSION ON DISCOVERY DEPOSITION FAIL TO REMEDY
THE PROBLEM WITH THE BALANCED REPRESENTATION REQUESTED BY THE LEGISLATURE;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Res. 89-R-4 Repealing Res. 88-R-l, Creation of Screening Committee - City
Attorney Alvarez read this Resolution. RES. 89-R-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
88-R-l IN ITS ENTIRETY WHICH ESTABLISHED A SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Bennington moved they accept Resolution
89-R-4. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Councilman Hatfield expressed
his disagreement with doing away with any board at this time and asked that
Council vote against it. Councilwoman Bennington expressed her appreciation
for the efforts of the majority of the Screening Committee but stated she felt
it's a job for Council and wants the opportunity to talk individually to each
person that submits an application. Councilman Hatfield stated that any
input or information from a committee makes their job easier and better.
Mayor Mitchum stated this committee served very admirably and has been a great
service to the City but he feels the Manager should screen all of the people
and send his recommendations to Council. He pointed out the gentlemen on the
Screening Committee served capably and with dedication and this doesn't mean
they couldn't serve in another capacity on another board. Motion CARRIED 3-2.
Councilman Hatfield and Councilman Gold voted NO. Councilwoman Bennington
asked that a certificate of appreciation be sent to everyone on the Screening
Committee for their service.
Coronado Paint Company's request to approve construction trailer for another
twelve months - Mr. Powers read his January 30, 1989, Request for Council
Action, which stated that the Planning/Zoning Director had determined this
is an allowed use in the 1-2 zoning district, but had recommended it be set
back from the residential lot to the north and the back property line.
Councilwoman Bennington concurred with the interpretation and pointed out it
had already been there for one year. She questioned the temporary status and
said she felt 18 months is plenty of time for a construction trailer. Mayor
Mitchum disagreed. Councilman Hatfield moved to accept the Planning and Zoning
Director's suggestion and give them another 12 months. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. City Attorney Alvarez read an excerpt of the minutes of
the January 4, 1988, meeting when the initial approval was granted. He pointed
out it's being used for a training room and not as a construction trailer, and
the memo from Mr. Joseph Ong states it's legal and doesn't require additional
permitting nor is an extension request required. He stated they have to be
concerned with precedence as any buildings and construction trailers could be
placed around the City. He suggested they look closely at this and put in
necessary restrictions to protect the rest of the City. Mayor Mitchum stated
that the alternatives are that if Council concurs with the Planning/Zoning
Director, no action is needed. He asked that the recommendation and motion
limit it to 12 months. Joseph Ong, Planning/Zoning Director, reviewed his
interpretation of the law where they would normally bring the construction
trailer to the office area of a job site and he didn't see any difference in
keeping that type of mobile home or structure as opposed to a classroom. He
pointed out there's a junk yard in the 1-2 district and they bring a manufactured
type of mobile office building and it's a logical type of building for this.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Coronado Paint Company's request to approve construction trailer for another
twelve months (Cont'd) - Mr. Ong stated this office building is used for a
classroom and is a logical and allowable use within the 1-2 area and to
allow them permanently wouldn't cause them to spring up all around town as
this is an industrial area with an industrial look to it. Mayor Mitchum
stated that storing a trailer is different from using a trailer as a class-
room. He disagreed that a junk yard could bring in a mobile home. Council-
woman Bennington asked if they'll require the fence be put up if they limit
it to 12 months and also to move it as recommended. Mayor Mitchum said he
doesn't think that's needed as it's contained and no safety hazard.
Councilman Hatfield withdrew his motion and Councilman Gold withdrew his
second to the motion.
Councilman Hatfield moved they keep the trailer intact as it is right now for 12
months in the position that it is in, no more time beyond. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Appointments to Daytona Beach Community College Steering Committee - Council-
man Hatfield moved to appoint Councilman Russell Gold as the representative
and Councilwoman Gigi Bennington as the alternative. Mayor Mitchum asked if
they would accept and both Council members agreed. Councilwoman Bennington
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Engineering services re: stormwater utility feasibility study - Mr. Powers read
his January 31, 1989, Request for Council Action, recommending Dyer, Riddle,
Mills & Precourt, Inc. to work with the City Attorney to develop the data
for an ordinance to implement a stormwater utility with a total upset limit
of $25,651 for the project. He stated this came from the Capital Improvements
Committee and was reviewed by them. Councilman Fish moved they accept it as
presented. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. City Attorney Alvarez
pointed out they should have a resolution as the master contract is about
three years old with these engineers and they've had other amendments, and
he can have the resolution for the next meeting. Councilman Fish withdrew
his motion and Councilman Hatfield withdrew his second. Councilman Fish
moved to approve it as presented and direct the City Attorney to draw up the
resolution. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Request for proposals for investment bankers - Mr. Powers read his January
31, 1989, Request for Council Action, which recommended approval of the
CIP Finance Committee's Request for Proposals for Investment Banking Services
and authorize the City Manager to advertise. Councilman Hatfield moved they
approve the Finance Committee's proposal as requested. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Request for proposals for wage and classification study - Mr. Powers read his
January 30, 1989, Request for Council Action, which recommended approval of
the proposal and authorization for the City Manager to advertise. Councilman
Hatfield asked an approximate cost. Mr. Powers replied they had one done in
Cocoa and used a firm that was doing a study for the County at that time and it
cost them about $2,500. He pointed out that funds are budgeted for this.
Councilman Hatfield moved they approve the City Manager's proposal. Council-
man Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Resolution requested regarding distribution of unexpended funds of Ponce De
Leon Port Authority - Mr. Powers read his January 30, 1989, Request for
Council Action which recommended approval for a resolution to be drawn up
and placed on the February 15th agenda. Councilwoman Bennington moved they
accept alternative 1. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Rick Weeks, 2923 Willow Oak Drive, asked the procedures for hiring
minorities and disabled American veterans. Mr. Powers replied that
they'd gone over the policies and there's no preferential treatment
provided for the classifications he's mentioned. Mr. Weeks stated he's
applied for a job with Parks and Recreation and others have been chosen.
He asked if they use the 'buddy' system for hiring as he feels he's
qualified to do the job and has worked on Veterans Park. He pointed out
he's a minority as an American Indian and a Veteran, and wants a chance
at the job and if he doesn't qualify, he could be fired. Councilman
Fish stated he felt everyone should be treated equally and fairly.
Mr. Weeks stated that Veterans have preference according to the Federal
government. Mr. Powers pointed out no Council action is required at
this time nor permitted on this request as it falls under administration
and they're in the process of reviewing the personnel policies and pro-
cedures and he'll make them comply with State or Federal requirements.
He stated that preferential treatment doesn't guarantee a job but that
consideration is given.
William Ihrig, Shangri-La Subdivision, presented pictures of water prob-
lems in Shangri-La. He stated they've waited 2 years for the CIP. Mayor
Mitchum explained the steps taken and the time elements for the permitting
processes. Mr. Ihrig expressed concern that new construction would cause
more problems. Mayor Mitchum pointed out he'd be required to contain his
water on his property.
Frank Roe, 2732 Juniper Drive, spoke on the Council salaries not reverting
back and he felt they should work for the City and not for the money. He
said the City Manager is costing money and the work of the Council should
be a lot less. He asked that Council work with the Manager.
Norman Billups, 1860 Pine Tree Drive, spoke on the recent heavy rains and
said it was within 3" of his lawn level and he was afraid to flush the toilet.
Galen McClain, 3119 Queen Palm, questioned the advertisements for variances
and legal ads. He asked about the ad for the change of land use as it didn't
have a signature and didn't refer to the ordinance. He asked if there are
State Statutes regarding legal ads. Mayor Mitchum suggested he call the
City Manager and he'll explain it, and if there's a problem, they'll correct it.
Norman Cox, 3204 Umbrella Tree, reviewed his request for a vacation from
the Land Development and Regulatory Agency of some of Coco Palm between the
20th and 21st block. Mr. Powers explained the request was forwarded to the
City Attorney as requested by LDRA for possible drawing up of documents that
would be required for Council to consider vacating and it will be scheduled
for the next meeting. City Attorney Alvarez stated that in December he'd
appeared before LDRA and the Agency directed a memo be sent to his office
requesting some legal documents but the memo didn't reach his office until
January 31st. He noted that the City Manager's philosophy is that the City
shouldn't vacate anything and the Manager and Mr. Ong appeared before LDRA
recommending it shouldn't be granted. He added that LDRA had approved it
and it was at Council level and will come to Council when administration
determines to put it on the agenda. He said if Council approves it, then
he'll be directed to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Mitchum stated
it will be at the next meeting.
Lorena Henninger, 12 Marilyn Drive, spoke on the heavy traffic on Turgot
Avenue and the water they had in their yards due to a drainage problem.
She asked when Turgot would be paved. Mayor Mitchum explained the involve-
ment with the School Board regarding the paving for their portion of the
road. Mr. Powers stated that the Engineer did a preliminary rerouting
of the area around the ballfield and a cost estimate and it's been for-
warded to the School Facilities personnel. Mrs. Henninger stated they
need a drainage ditch also. Mr. Powers explained drainage will be pro-
vided when they pave. Mrs. Henninger asked that they look into the sewer.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continued)
Mayor Mitchum called a 5-minute recess at 8:43 P.M. He called the meeting
back to order at 8:49 P.M.
Ken Winter, Marilyn Drive, asked they pave to the end of the street and up
to the School Board property since the City has its own equipment for
paving. Mayor Mitchum replied they're discussing both methods of paving
with the School Board. Mr. Winter asked if they could control the dust
since the School Board has denied any interest in working with the City.
Mayor Mitchum stated the School Board indicated interest and they have to
reroute the road. Mr. Winter stated he'd talked with the School personnel
and Mayor Mitchum pointed out the School Board calls the shots. Mr.
Winter asked about insurance liability if there's an accident on that road
due to the dust being so bad you can't see children walking. Mayor
Mitchum pointed out there are 75 miles of unpaved roads in Florida Shores.
Mr. Winter stated that street is 90% of the tax base of the streets that
run off u.S. 1. Mayor Mitchum asked that the City Manager contact the
School Board personnel and schedule another meeting, if necessary. Mr.
Winter asked that he be kept informed. Mayor Mitchum requested a report
back on February 15th.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
City Attorney - City Attorney Alvarez had no report at this time.
City Manager - Mr. Powers stated that Council's aware they got a verbal con-
firmation of the substance that went to the state for testing that it has
an asbestos content, and a written report should be received tomorrow. He
said another agency was asked to provide us with a check list of items we need
to cover in order to render this substance inert for health purposes. He
said he requested the Engineers put together a Request for Proposals for the
City requesting statements of qualifications from consulting firms to
render services necessary for removal or encapsulation of asbestos in the
City Hall complex. He pointed out agendas had already been distributed
before word came back, and he requested Council's authorization to go out for
RFP's for these services and move this forward rather than wait. He added
that in talking with the State and describing the circumstances of the
asbestos materials, the opinion was that it is not an imminent threat but
they do need to address it. Mayor Mitchum asked if there are State guide-
lines with the RFP's. Mr. Powers replied the consulting firms would put
the specifications for the actual removal and the State is forwarding the
EPA guidelines and other guidelines they have available. Councilman Hatfield
stated they need to move as quickly as possible and he so moved they take
the City Manager's recommendation. Mayor Mitchum suggested the City Manager
and City Attorney come up with the proposal for expediency and legality.
Councilman Hatfield agreed to include that in his motion. Councilwoman
Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Council - Councilman Hatfield stated that he'd attended the LDRA meeting
and the Fire Department's meeting and both have requested a meeting with
the Council. He suggested a date of February 16th at 7 PM with LDRA. There
was no objection from Council to that date and time. Councilman Hatfield said
the Merit Board has suggested a meeting date with them of February 22nd. No
Council member expressed objection to that date at 7:00 P.M. Councilman
Hatfield suggested that other boards may want to meet with Council and they
should set up dates. Mayor Mitchum suggested the City Manager poll the
boards and have a report back on the 15th.
Councilwoman Bennington stated that the deadline for the Charter Review
Committee applications has been extended to the 10th and asked that the press
publicize that to get people interested in serving.
Councilman Fish stated that the Computer Committee has had four meetings and
met with various department heads to discuss their requirements and explored
various sources and talked with private concerns who are authorized to
work through State bids. He advised they should have a presentation to
Council the first meeting in March.
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COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS (Continued)
City Council (Cont'd) - Mayor Mitchum stated they'd met with Fire Chief
Larry Carson and Chief Carson was to take some recommendations back to
the Fire Department and then bring a report back to Council. He said the
Fire Department is requesting a meeting with Council and Chief Carson
indicated he's not opposed to a meeting. He suggested the City Manager
call Chief Carson and set up another meeting for the three of them.
Councilman Hatfield stated there's nothing negative from the Fire
Department but they did ask who authorized the Mayor to say things and
the City Manager to give these reports. Mayor Mitchum stated they made
no decisions. Councilman Hatfield said they took them as decisions and
it would be better if they work as a whole. Mayor Mitchum suggested they
handle this the same as with the boards, and asked the City Manager to
get the report from Chief Carson.
QUESTIONS FROM PRESS
There were no questions from press.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to adjourn.
moved. Councilman Gold seconded the motion.
9:07 P.M.
Councilman Hatfield so
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