05-15-1989 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
~y 15, 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
City Attorney Jose' Alvarez
City Manager William Powers
Acting City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
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INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Miracle, Friendship Baptist Church, delivered the invo-
cation. There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Soecia1 Meetina and Workshoo of Aori1 20. 1989 - Councilman
Hatfield moved they accept the minutes. Councilman Fish seconded
the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Soecia1 Meetina of Aoril 24. 1989 - Councilman Fish moved they
accept the minutes as being true and correct. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
WorkshoD of April 26. 1989 - Councilman Gold moved for approval of
the minutes of April 26. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Reau1ar Meeting of Hav 1. 1989 - Councilwoman Bennington moved
they accept the minutes. Councilman Fish seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Bennington asked if they could move Citizen Comments
up to this point on the agenda since they'll be acting on the
agenda ordinance later in this meeting. She then moved to move
Citizen Comments to the #3 slot right now since they're going to
go ahead and do an ordinance on it. Councilman Fish seconded the
motion. Councilman Hatfield expressed concern that some people
might come in later who wouldn't have the benefit of knowing this
was changed and would not be able to speak. Councilwoman
Bennington said she'd have no problems with doing it both places
if someone comes in late. Councilman Fish withdrew his second and
Councilwoman Bennington restated her motion to move the Citizen
Comments before the Consent Agenda and any citizens that come in
late tonight and who wish to speak can speak under the normal slot
will be given the opportunity. Councilman Fish stated they will
preclude anyone from speaking now from speaking later and Council-
woman Bennington agreed. Councilman Fish seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
John Siburn, Connecticut Avenue, asked why the park on Park Avenue
was named Rotary Park. He suggested parks in the City be named for
individuals such as former Mayor Christy or someone who was of some
value to the City. He asked if Rotary will be developing the park.
Mayor Mitchum replied yes, and they were partially responsible for
the $50,000 grant which Jack Ascherl assisted in obtaining.
Walter Pageau, Edgewater Acres, stated the main drag from Park to
Ocean Avenue has potholes and is an obstacle course. He said the
City black topped the other end of the street and also painted a
stripe around the curve. He also said that when a complaint was
made, the City sent someone down and put in concrete poles, left
them there about a week, and then came down and took all but three
of them. He asked who was responsible for making decisions on the
roads.
CONSENT AGENDA
Police DeDartment's reQUest for bids for breath testina machine:
Purchase of fire brick for trash incinerator: Asbestos consultants
oroDOsal for Phase III of asbestos removal from Citv Hall comolex:
Recommendation on bids for Ci tv Hall asbestos removal: Fire Deoart-
ment's reQUest for half insurance oremium for July 4th celebration:
ReQUest for bids for Turaot Avenue road construction - Mayor
Mitchum asked if there were any items to be removed. There were
no requests. He asked for a motion to close the consent agenda.
Councilman Hatfield so moved. Councilman Fish seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Fish moved they accept the consent agenda. Councilman
Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
First Readinal
Ord. 89-0-11 Amendina Sections 200.00. 606.02 (a) (d) and 606.04 (c)
rei outdoor disolav and storaqe - Mr. Powers read his May 11, 1989,
Request for Council Action with a recommendation to adopt Ord. 89-
0-11 on first reading. City Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance.
Ord. 89-0-11 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A, ZONING, ARTICLE II, DEFIN-
ITIONS; SECTION 606.02(a)(d); SECTION 606.04(c), BY CREATING A
DEFINITION OF OUTDOOR DISPLAY; ESTABLISHING INTENT AND REGULATIONS
FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; CONTAINING A REPEALER
PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Councilman Gold moved for adoption of Ordinance 89-0-11.
Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 89-0-12 Amendina Sections 200.00. 7-324. and 7-325 rei screen
pool enclosures and setbacks - Mr. Powers read his May 9, 1989,
Request for Council Action with a recommendation to approve Ordin-
ance 89-0-12 on first reading. City Attorney Alvarez read the
Ordinance. Ord. 89-0-12 -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" AND SECTION
7-324, "LOCATION" AND SECTION 7-325, "ENCLOSURES" BY CLARIFYING AND
CHANGING THE SETBACKS AND BY PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR SCREEN POOL
ENCLOSURES; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Hatfield moved
they accept Ordinance 89-0-12. Councilwoman Bennington seconded
for discussion. She then read from the second page, Section 7-325,
regarding pool enclosures and expressed her concern for the safety
of children because they could go right through the screen. She
questioned if they should require a fence and an enclosure.
Councilman Fish pointed out that a child who could go through a
screen would probably go over a fence. There was further discuss-
ion and City Attorney Alvarez read an excerpt of 7-325 and
suggested they may want to research the background. He noted that
the Code requires fences and walls and it was an interpretation by
the Building Department that screen rooms should be sufficient.
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Mrs. Lynne Plaskett, Acting Planning/Zoning Director, agreed.
City Attorney Alvarez suggested they may want to insert that the
bottom three foot be solid with aluminum. Councilwoman Bennington
asked if they could add that if there's a fence or wall and it's
just a screen, then the bottom three foot be solid. City Attorney
Alvarez suggested it be sent to LDRA. Councilman Hatfield withdrew
his motion and Councilwoman Bennington withdrew her second.
Councilman Fish moved they send it back to LDRA for further
research into safety aspects. Councilman Hatfield seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 89-0-13 Vacatina ten foot drainaae & utility easement. 402
Wildwood Drive - Mr. Powers read his May 10, 1989, Request for
Council Action with a recommendation for approval on first reading.
City Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance. Ord. 89-0-13 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
VACATING THE TEN FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 133 AND THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT
134, WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, MAP BOOK 35, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERA-
BILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman
Bennington moved they adopt 89-0-13. Councilman Gold seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Om. 89-0-14 Amendina Chanter 12.5. Parks & Recreation. bv creating
Chanter 12.5-2. hours for parks and facilities - Mr. Powers read
his May 9, 1989, Request for Council Action with a recommendation
for approval on first reading. City Attorney Alvarez read this
Ordinance. Ord. 89-0-14 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.5 "PARKS AND
RECREATION" BY CREATING SECTION 12.5-2 "HOURS FOR PARKS AND FACILI-
TIES"; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Fish moved they
approve this ordinance 89-0-14. Councilwoman Bennington seconded
the motion, and asked how they could enforce the sundown to sunrise
provision at such places as Whistle Stop Park. Mr. Powers replied
they have lighting and the patrols will watch for people in the
area. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Om. 89-0-15 Amendina Section 2-26 "Order of Business" for Council
meetinas - Mr. Powers read his May 9, 1989, Request for Council
Action with a recommendation to approve on first reading. City
Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance. Ord. 89-0-15 - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2-26 "ORDER OF BUSINESS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING THE AGENDA FORMAT; CONTAIN-
ING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilwoman Bennington moved they adopt Ordin-
ance 89-0-15. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED
5-0.
Second Readina (Public Hearina)
Ord. 89-0-8 Vacatina east 25 feet of Lots 6616 and 6617. Block 214.
Coco Palm Drive (Norman Cox) - City Attorney Alvarez read this
Ordinance. ORD. 89-0-8 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, VACATING THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOTS 6616
AND 6617, BLOCK 214, FLORIDA SHORES NO.7, MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 117,
ALSO KNOWN AS COCO PALM DRIVE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor
Mitchum requested a motion to go from the regular meeting to the
public hearing. Councilman Fish so moved. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Mitchum requested audience comments and there were none. He
requested a motion to go from the public hearing back to the
regular meeting. Councilman Gold so moved. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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Ord. 89-0-8 - Councilman Gold moved they approve Ordinance 89-0-8.
Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1.
Councilman Fish voted NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Replacement of City Manaaer - City Attorney Alvarez stated that on
May 1st the Council directed him and the City Clerk to explore the
possibilities of hiring an Acting or Interim City Manager as soon
as possible. He said the Secretary of the Florida City and County
Managers Association was contacted and asked to supply any avail-
able names for the interim position. He added that four names were
given and two declined any interim position and would be interested
only on a permanent basis, the third was not interested, and the
fourth already had a position. He said a fifth name then came into
the picture but has now retired and couldn't be located. He stated
that there are two organizations that specialize in providing
interim management, one is PRIME who sent a proposal for providing
an interim City Manager based on a salary of $44,000, at a fee of
$400 per day plus expenses. He said the other organization is R.
Gortnon and Company, Inc. who has a lot of experience, and they
quoted a fee of $225 per day, plus $35 per day, plus 22 cents per
mile, and actual housing costs. Councilwoman Bennington stated
those fees are extremely high. She said that since the ads are out
now, perhaps they could start the hiring process. She suggested
the one ad that hasn't gone out have a change made to the deadline
date to be June 16th rather than June 30th as the others had. She
suggested they start reviewing applications in groups of 5 rather
than getting all at one time. Councilman Fish agreed it would be
a good idea to look through them as they come in. He suggested
they add a minimum of 5 or 6 years experience in a City Manager
type of business and because the State of Florida is unique and
complex, they should have someone experienced in Florida who's
familiar with our laws and the regulatory agencies, and also
someone with experience in major projects such as our CIP.
Councilman Hatfield also agreed they should look at the appli-
cations as they come in. Mayor Mitchum had no problems with that.
Councilman Gold stated they should get on with it. Councilwoman
Bennington moved that they change the advertising in the ad that
wasn't published yet to the cutoff date of June 16th and begin the
hiring process by setting up workshops and reviewing applications
as they come in, in groups of 5 or 8, so that by the end of June
they'll be ready to get on with the hiring process. Councilman
Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Bennington stated she felt very strongly, as she'd
stated before, that it's not good for the City to maintain a City
Manager who's resigned and that was the idea of checking on an
Interim City Manager. She suggested they consider John Siburn's
recommendation regarding Susan Wadsworth having the responsibility
on a temporary basis. She moved they confer on Susan Wadsworth the
title of Acting City Manager with the Mayor present during business
hours to assist and maintain the continuity or consistency until
a permanent City Manager is hired. She added that would make him
a strong Mayor. Mayor Mitchum asked the City Attorney's opinion.
City Attorney Alvarez pointed out this has been done in the past
with the Acting position conferred on the Clerk and it's been a
precedence in other jurisdictions. He said when he prepared the
memo to Council on the different forms of government, he read a
legal opinion from the Attorney General that as long as it was a
temporary measure it would not create dual office holding conflict
while Acting. He suggested they may want the Mayor, Vice Mayor,
Acting Mayor, or any Council member on a rotating basis to assist
as long as it's strictly a temporary measure. He recommended they
have an outside date maximum and in the meantime they'll review the
applications and when June 30th is here, they'll be into the
selection process. Councilwoman Bennington stated the second
Friday in July would be a maximum of two months in this mode.
Councilman Hatfield asked if the Mayor could take two months away
from his job. Mayor Mitchum replied this had taken him by surprise
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but he has vacation time coming and would be happy to take it. He
added that his employer knew there would be times he'd be called
upon to do specific duty, and he could utilize his vacation and
could take a leave of absence. Councilman Hatfield suggested a
special meeting or workshop on this to allow time for the Mayor to
talk with his employer. Mayor Mitchum stated his first commitment
is to the City of Edgewater. He pointed out the City Attorney is
going on vacation. Councilman Hatfield suggested it might be
advantageous to go to the strong Mayor form of government. He
pointed out that Susan Wadsworth is very busy and she can only take
so much, so with the strong Mayor they may be in better shape.
Councilwoman Bennington stated that they're not going to the strong
Mayor form of government and they'd give Susan Wadsworth the title
of Acting City Manager and the Mayor would be to back her up and
give her assistance on a daily basis.
Councilman Hatfield asked if there would be a salary for the Mayor
if he's willing to be here more full time than not. Mayor Mitchum
agreed that a leave of absence will not allow him to continue to
be paid. There was discussion about the current salary of the
Mayor. Councilwoman Bennington suggested they address the motion
first and then work out details at a special meeting this week.
Councilman Fish seconded the motion for discussion, and asked the
City Attorney the relationship of the Mayor to the Council if he
were to be appointed to work hand in hand with the City Clerk to
fulfill the City Manager's duties. City Attorney Alvarez replied
that he wouldn't be acting in that capacity and will assist the
City Clerk and contacts will be through her as she'll be the Acting
City Manager. Councilman Fish suggested that if it becomes a
burden to the Mayor, they could appoint someone else to perform
such duties as assisting the City Clerk, as they don't want to
commit the Mayor to where it will jeopardize his present employ-
ment or debilitate him financially. Norman Billups, from the
audience, called a point of order. Mayor Mitchum informed him it
was not appropriate at that time. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Councilman
Gold voted NO and Mayor Mitchum abstained from voting.
It was agreed to meet on Tuesday, May 16th, at 7 P.M. in the
Library. City Attorney Alvarez pointed out the motion is in place
and the action is final and official subject to working out details
the next day.
Norman Billups, 1860 Pine Tree Drive, suggested they consider the
people who voted for a professional City Manager as this will not
fulfill the voters' desires. He questioned the rush to get rid of
the present City Manager. He pointed out it can be quite costly
to get another City Manager. He asked they be cautious in
selecting an Interim City Manager and that they advertise in pro-
fessional magazines. Councilwoman Bennington pointed out they're
advertising now in professional magazines for a full time perman-
ent City Manager and are appointing Susan Wadsworth as Acting City
Manager until such time as they hire a permanent one. Mr. Billups
stated they voted for a City Manager and not a City Clerk.
Councilwoman Bennington stated that Susan Wadsworth and the Depart-
ment Heads and the Mayor can handle the stop gap measure. Mr.
Billups asked why Councilwoman Bennington is in such a rush and
what she has against Mr. Powers' serving for awhile longer.
Councilwoman Bennington replied she'd answered that at numerous
times in the past several months.
Conveyance of riahts of way alona Indian River Boulevard for bike
oath - Mr. Powers read his May 8, 1989, Request for Council Action
wi th a recommendation to direct the City Attorney to draft the
papers to convey the property for the bike path. Councilman Gold
stated that he's heard over the years that Magnuson Corporation has
requested a lot from the City and was not willing to give anything
and this concession is an example. He pointed out they've adopted
a policy of not vacating unless it's to the benefit of the City and
they're recommending vacating. He suggested each item be negoti-
ated separately. He questioned what concession will be made to the
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individual homeowner who has to give up the land. City Attorney
Alvarez suggested they have input from Land Development and Regu-
latory Agency and have a workshop to assess the pro's and con's of
each item. He noted that the final question is if they want a bike
path or if they go to condemnation or forget the whole idea. He
noted that it's taken more than a year for the written conditions.
Councilman Hatfield suggested they have a workshop with LDRA or a
special meeting. Councilwoman Bennington suggested they send them
the letter in advance and then meet with them, and the Attorney and
Engineers could be there. After discussion of available dates, it
was determined Wednesday, June 7th, would be the date. Councilman
Gold stated that he'd be out of town from the 6th until about the
26th of June and will miss one regular meeting.
Councilman Hatfield moved to set up a workshop for June 7th at 7:00
p.m. and special meeting also for this bike path. Nancv Blazi,
LDRA Chairman, asked if their board could have the opportunity to
review it before the special meeting so they could be prepared.
Councilman Hatfield added to his motion to invite the representa-
tives from the Magnuson Corporation. Councilwoman Bennington
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Recommendation on bids for waae and classification study (Tabled
ADril 17. 1989) - Mr. Powers read his May 11, 1989, Request for
Council Action, with a recommendation to accept Cody & Associates.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to remove this from the table.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Hatfield moved they award the proposals to Cody & Assoc-
iates not to exceed $5,000. Councilman Gold seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Bennington asked if they're holding off a paid Fire
Department for the wage and classification study. Mr. Powers
replied that was one of the agreements reached with the Volunteer
Fire Department in order to establish a competitive salary.
Councilwoman Bennington said that when they discussed the part time
positions the question was asked if that study would include the
part time positions and she thought the answer was they'll only
study what is in existence unless they are specifically asked for
something else. Mr. Powers stated there are positions not in
existence now they'll be asked to study. Council-woman Bennington
asked if that will be requested and Mr. Powers replied yes. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Land Develooment & Reaulatory Agencv's recommendation to amend
Section 706.00 Fences. walls and hedaes - Mr. Powers read his May
8, 1989, Request for Council Action, with a recommendation to
direct the City Attorney to draft the ordinance implementing the
changes as recommended by LDRA. Councilwoman Bennington moved they
accept alternative 1. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 89-R-27 Intent to vacate 10 ft. drainaae and utility easement.
402 Wildwood Drive - Mr. Powers read his May 10, 1989, Request for
Council Action, with a recommendation to accept alternative 1
adopting the resolution. City Attorney Alvarez read the Reso-
lution. RES. 89-R-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO VACATE THE TEN
FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF
LOT 133 AND THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 134, WILDWOOD SUBDIV-
ISION, UNIT 3, MAP BOOK 38, PAGE 35, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA
COUNTY, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Hatfield moved they
accept Resolution 89-R-27. Councilmn Gold seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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Res. 89-R-37 ADDointina one member to Parks & Recreation Board -
Mr. Powers read his May 10, 1989, Request for Council Action, with
applications attached for Council's decision. Councilman Fish
nominated Kirk Jones. Councilman Hatfield agreed and there were
no other nominations. Councilman Fish moved they reappoint Kirk
Jones to the Parks and Recreation Board. Councilman Hatfield
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. City Attorney Alvarez
read the Resolution. RES. 89-R-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS,
PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He inserted
the name of Kirk Jones for the appointment for a three year term
to end May 17, 1992. Councilman Fish moved they accept 89-R-37.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 89-R-38 ADDointina one member to Citizen Code Enforcement
Board - Mr. Powers read his May 10, 1989, Request for Council
Action, with applications attached for Council's decision.
Councilwoman Bennington nominated Joan Strong. There were no other
nominations. Councilwoman Bennington moved they appoint Joan
Strong to the Citizen Code Enforcement Board. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. City Attorney Alvarez
read Resolution 89-R-38. RES. 89-R-38 - 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 RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He inserted
the name of Joan Strong for a three year term to end May 18, 1992.
Councilwoman Bennington moved they adopt Resolution 89-R-38.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 89-R-39 ADDointina one member to Merit Board - Mr. Powers read
his May 10, 1989, Request for Council Action, with attached appli-
cations for Council's decision. Councilman Fish nominated Marvin
Owens for reappointment to the Merit Board. There were no other
nominations. Mayor Mitchum suggested a motion to appoint Marvin
Owens. Councilman Hatfield so moved. Councilman Gold seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. City Attorney Alvarez read the Reso-
lution. RES. 89-R-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE MERIT
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 Marvin Owens for a
three year term to end June 3, 1992. Councilman Hatfield moved
they accept Resolution 89-R-39. Councilman Fish seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 89-R-40 ADDointina one member to Industrial Develooment Board
Mr. Powers read his May 10, 1989, Request for Council Action, with
attached applications for Council's decision. Councilman Hatfield
nominated Chester Boyce. Councilman Gold nominated Raymond Gagnon.
Councilman Fish nominated David Koch. Councilman Gold stated that
on Citizen Code Enforcement Board they have to reside in the City
and these are out of the City. Councilman Hatfield pointed out
that as long as their business is in the City, they can be a member
of the Board, such as the Chairman, who doesn't live in the City
but his business is here. Councilman Gold asked why it's not that
way for all boards. Roll call on Chester Boyce was 3-2 with
Councilman Fish and Councilman Gold voting NO. Roll call on
Raymond Gagnon was 1-4 with Councilman Gold voting YES. Roll call
on David Koch was 1-4 with Councilman Fish voting YES. Ci ty
Attorney Alvarez read the Resolution. RES. 89-R-40 - 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
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RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He
inserted the name of Chester Boyce for a term to end April 8, 1992.
Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Resolution 89-R-40. Council-
woman Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
(This item handled earlier on the agenda also - see page 2 of these
minutes) .
John Siburn, Connecticut Avenue, stated the use of the public
school baseball field will terminate soon and they could put a
field on Park Avenue. Mayor Mitchum noted there are a couple of
fields designated there.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
City Attorney - City Attorney Alvarez had no report at this time.
City Manaaer - Mr. Powers stated they should have a report for the
next meeting on the sound improvements for the Community Center and
they're talking about some pretty extensive changes.
Mr. Powers stated the FCCMA Conference is the 17th to 19th and all
the reservations have been made for that.
City Council - Councilman Hatfield stated he'd talked with the area
representative for Rails for Trails and she informed him their
plans are in the formation stage and they're looking at starting
at 442 and going south. He said he'd volunteer to be a representa-
tive of the City. Councilman Fish made that in the form of a
motion. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Bennington asked the City Manager if he'd talked with
the City Attorney regarding the meeting with Frank Ferguson about
Shangri-La. Mr. Powers said he gave him the information as he came
in but he was busy. Councilwoman Bennington stated it's in legal
hands. City Attorney Alvarez noted that his advice to the City
Manager was that the record already shows the City's refusal to
accept the dedication of the streets for maintenance, but the
Manager can go on record and restate the position. He added that
they had a meeting with R. A. Coleman and others 3 or 4 years ago.
Gerrv Hartman, Vice President, Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt,
Inc., stated they have a letter to Mr. Coleman pointing out the
deficiencies and the second letter was for specific improvements
and he has 30 days to respond. He added that he's been put on
notice and if he doesn't respond, they can take enforcement action
and fine him.
Councilman Fish stated there's a prospective employer looking to
locate in the community just outside the City limits at Massey Air
Park and it's an aviation type business and well suited to that
area. He said it will be about 100,000 square feet employing about
200 employees with probable doubling in about 5 years. He said one
of the commitments the employer is looking at would be for water
and sewer service. He suggested Council consider this as it would
be a very beneficial addition to the community. He noted that the
time frame is 12 to 18 months before they'd be in full swing and
would look to open up on a shorter time frame on a smaller scale.
Mayor Mitchum stated that Land Development and Regulatory Agency
made a recommendation May 11th and Council has a request from
Higgenbotham for a sale at the shopping center. He read the
conditions recommended by LDRA for a permit of this type, noting
the recommendation will be on the next agenda to put in a formal
policy. He noted that there were no complaints from the business
people or Police and they probably brought other business in. He
recommended Council grant Higgenbotham Chevrolet Olds their request
for the 19th, 20th, and 21st sales as per the last guidelines they
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used. Councilman Hatfield made a motion on that, and said in
talking with Higgenbotham they did what they wanted them to do
without being asked and they left the rights of way clear and did
a splendid job and limited the amount of cars. Councilman Gold
seconded the motion. Councilman Fish asked the fee. Acting City
Clerk Wadsworth noted it was $200 before. Mayor Mitchum suggested
they go with the last one and address this later. Motion CARRIED
5-0.
Mayor Mitchum stated the Florida Shores Property Owners Associ-
ation held a beauty contest and the young lady who won has now been
entered by the FSPOA in a Miss Teen Contest as Miss Edgewater and
they requested sponsorship from 5 sources wi thin the City. He
added that they asked the City for $75 to be recognized as Miss
Edgewater in the Miss Florida Teen pageant. Councilman Fish stated
that having her represent the City in a pageant of this type will
generate good will and positive publicity. He moved they support
the young lady with a contribution of $75. Mr. Powers noted it
would be a public relations service. Mayor Mitchum stated it would
be to the Florida Shores Property Owners Association. Councilman
Fish agreed. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED
5-0.
QUESTIONS FROM PRESS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mitchum suggested a motion to adjourn. Councilman Hatfield
so moved. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Meeting was
adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lura Sue Koser
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. '''O~f'' MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
~~OUNTY. MUNICI~L, AND 'OTHER LOC[ :' PUBLIC OFFICERS
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D"TE O~ "HICH von OCCURREL> M' POSITIO" IS
May 15, 1989 Mavor X ELECTIVl ....PPOINTlVE
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WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the coumy, city. or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,
council, commission. authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting connict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although
the use of this particular form is not required by lay., you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by lay.,
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this rea~on, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form
before completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143. FLORIDA STATUTES
ELECTED OFfiCERS:
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A person holding elective county. municipal. or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures
to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special
gain of a principal (other than a government agency) b) whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKE' hy'publicl) stating to the assembl) the nature of your interest in the measure on
which you are abstaining from voting; and
WITHI!" 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filtng this form with the person responsible for recording
the minute~ of the meeting. who should incorporate-the form in the minute~
APPOI'TED OfFICERS:
A person holding appointive count~. municipal. or other local publil: office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure y.hich
inure~ to his special pri\ate gain. Each local offIcer also i~ prohibited from knowingl~ voting on a measure which inures to the
special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a mailer in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH
THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
. You should complete and file this form (before making any allempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes of the meeting. who will incorporate the form in the minutes.
. A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
. The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the mailer in which you have a conflict of interest.
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~\ ~~. ~ho~ld disclose orally the natu~f your conflict in the measure before pa~pating.
. You should complete the form and file it within IS days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes
of the meeting. who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF STAR OFFICER'S INTEREST
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES 6112.317 (1985). A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MA Y BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMPEACHMENT. REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT. DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY. REPRIMAND. OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED 55.000.
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