04-14-1992 CITIZENS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 1992
Minutes
ROLL CALL
Richard Jones Present 1
Harry Jones Arrived later
James Mackie Present
Janet Ptaszek Present
Sandra Smith Absent
Charlene Dennis Present
Michael Nattress Absent
INTRODUCTION OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE
Jack Corder, Director of Parks & Recreation and Mrs. Doris Hill
were welcomed to the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jones explained that Mr . Harry Jones had expressed to
him a change that needs to be made in the minutes, on page 1 ,
last paragraph; Mr . Jones stated he "has been following the
activities of the Charter Review Committee" , not he has been a
member of the committee. Also, Mr . Mackie stated he would like
to retract his statement regarding the staggered terms.
Mrs. Dennis moved to accept the minutes with these changes.
Mr . Mackie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Gross taxable value committee report was moved down on the agenda
to wait for Mr . Harry Jones.
Swimming at Menard-May Park
Mr . Jack Corder presented a package to all the committee members
for their information. This package contains history from 1988
when the swimming was shut down to the present . He explained
that basically the problem was the shore line discharge and
bacterial level was too high and the water quality did not
improve. The same situation occurs all up and down the coast
line, not just in Edgewater . He feels the Health Department will
not allow a permit until the river is cleaned up. An environ-
mental program needs to be set up to work on this problem; a
study should probably be implemented first .
Mr . Mackie thanked Mr . Corder for bringing this information to
the committee, he suggested the City should look into building a
swimming pool for the young people.
Chairman Jones suggested asking for recent water testing to see
if the water condition has improved.
Mrs. Ptaszek stated she would like to see where we stand
currently.
7:30 p.m. Mr. Harry Jones arrived. He was updated on Mr .
Corder ' s report .
Gross taxable value committee report
Mr . Harry Jones reported to the committee that the current
assessments are uniformed. There is a method of relief available
for anyone who wishes to appeal their assessments. His report is
to be finalized and given to the committee's secretary for
submittal to Council .
NEW BUSINESS
Review meeting with City Manager , April 8th
Review meeting with City Mayor , April 9th
Chairman Jones reported to the committee that he and Mr . Harry
Jones met with the City Manager and the Mayor last week . They
were assured that this committee is an important factor . They
should not wait for Council to give them something to work on,
if something comes up, they can bring it to the Council ' s
attention.
CIP - Paved roads versus reshell
Chairman Jones stated he did not know we are going to get shell
roads again after the sewer is put in. He spoke to Councilperson
Gillespie about this expressing that he feels paving should be
done at this time.
Mr . Harry Jones explained that paving was in the CIP program and
it was taken out .
Mr . Mackie explained that the contractor has to put the roads
back the way he found them and he is not sure they should pave
the roads so soon after the lines are put in. Maybe everything
should settle down first and then do the paving.
Mr. Harry Jones explained financing is the problem, if we could
come up with a way in phases to pave the shelled streets this
might work . He suggested open public meetings could be called to
discuss this with residents and it should be done soon.
Bicycle Path SR442
Chairman Jones stated this is on the agenda because of the recent
discussion, signs, etc . He added since the State is going to
widen Indian River Boulevard, putting in a bike path is no longer
feasible.
Mr. Corder pointed out there is no current right-of-way on the
sides of the boulevard, the State is having to acquire the land
in order to widen the street .
Annual review of City goals
Chairman Jones explained that during his conversation with the
City Manager , it was suggested that this committee gather goals
for a five-year plan. It is his feeling this should be done in
the City Manager 's office and it should not be the responsibility
of this committee.
Mr. Corder informed the committee that each department head has
been asked to submit such goals to Mr . McMahon and he is
developing a plan which will follow the Comprehensive Plan,
trying to meet the needs of City growth, senior citizens and the
youth, etc .
Mrs. Dennis commented on the newsletter being a good tool to
publisize this. She added that the newsletter is very
interesting.
Mr. Mackie brought up to surveying being done on Riverside Drive.
Mr. Corder explained that the surveying is completed and the
preliminary plans are available on the Riverwalk project . Some
problem areas are being worked on at the present time. They
should be going out for bids in May.
Chairman Jones asked Mrs. Hill if she had any comments for the
committee.
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Mrs. Hill said she read the article in the newspaper about this
meeting and was interested in the subjects. She is a member of a
private Citizens Awareness Group and one of their concerns is the
paving situation. She feels the City needs to do something about
it .
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Harry Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr . Mackie
seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
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