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11-12-2012 - Regular L)C , CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2012 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCATION Mayor Thomas called the Regular Meeting to order at 6: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers . Present Mayor Michael Thomas Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Councilman Michael Ignasiak Councilman Gene Emter City Manager Tracey Barlow City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel City Attorney Aaron Wolfe Absent Councilman Justin Kennedy There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the Flag. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting - September 10, 2012 Minutes 9/10/12 Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve the September 10, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Councilman Gene Emter, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Mayor Michael Thomas No None Abstain None b. Regular Meeting - September 24, 2012 elk Minutes 9/24/12 . Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve the September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. 1 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Councilman Gene Emter, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Mayor Michael Thomas No None Abstain None 3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS a. Presentation of Awards for the 2012 Fall Festival Trunk or Treat Mayor Thomas presented awards to the winners of the 2012 Fall Festival Trunk or Treat; 1st place - Atlantic Wellness Center, 2nd Place - Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society, 3rd Place - Armstrong Insurance and The Barnett Group. b. Proclamation for CAPs Member Art Dobosz Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to CAPs member Art Dobosz recognizing his commitment to the Fall Festival . Mr. Dobosz thanked and recognized everyone that was involved with the 2012 Fall Festival . c. Presentation of Certificates to the New Smyrna Beach High School Drama Club Mayor Thomas then presented certificates to the a member of the New Smyrna High School Drama Club for their participation in the Haunted Forest at the Fall Festival. Mayor Thomas read a proclamation recognizing Councilman Justin Kennedy, who was not present at the meeting and said a few words about him. d. Kimley Horn & Associates to provide an update on the US Highway 1 Sidewalk Project This presentation was done under Item 8D. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, felt the Veterans were not being honored. He felt the ceremony held yesterday was a disaster. There was no honor and no patriotism. He asked the Council for Edgewater to host at the amphitheater Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies . He suggested they could maybe have a marching band from the High School, 2 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 patriotic songs, some hymns and some poems along with a guest speaker. He felt it should be done. He asked the Council to look into this . Jason Davis, Volusia County Chair, 2931 Yule Tree Drive, personally offered thanks to the Council and whoever was in charge of the situation with regard to threats being made during his campaign. He wanted to have Mayor/Council meetings periodically throughout the next four years to bring forward the issues here in Edgewater. He further spoke of working together to unify the County. He then thanked the citizens for supporting his campaign. Mayor Thomas spoke of how proud they are to have him living in Edgewater, thanked him for coming to the meeting and informed him he was looking forward to working with him. 5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no Changes/Modifications to the agenda at this time. 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Bennington briefly commented on the meetings held on the evaluation forms that would be presented tonight. She asked the CAPs members to stand up and take a bow for doing an excellent job over the last three years with the Haunted Forest and Fall Festival . Councilwoman Bennington then identified the sponsors in the community that gave to the Haunted Forest and Fall Festival . She thanked Councilman Ignasiak for helping her judge the Trunk or Treat. Councilman Ignasiak further commented on the Fall Festival and Haunted Forest. Councilman Ignasiak was disappointed that Mr. Davis left because he wanted to tell him how delightful it was to hear someone wants to listen to them. He spoke of watching the communication between the City and County evolve. Councilman Ignasiak commented on attending the Veterans Day Ceremony at Sea Pines, which he felt wasn't what it used to be. He felt there was a lack of planning and preparation. Traditionally the American Legion Post or the VFW Post always hosted that. He spoke of Sea Pines stepping in to help out and the City stepping back due to this always being a Veterans thing, which he wanted to see continue. He didn't want this to be something where the City comes in and takes over. He had the same feelings as Mr. Visconti and hoped next year it would be better. Councilman Emter presented his report. (Attached) 3 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 7 . CONSENT AGENDA gaL Agenda Request a. Authorization for the City Manager to execute the FY 2012/2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement City Manager Barlow made a presentation with regard to the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement and the sidewalks listed in the agreement potentially changing but they would still serve the Edgewater Elementary School and answered questions presented by Councilman Ignasiak and Mayor Thomas . Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Gene Emter. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Councilman Gene Emter, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Mayor Michael Thomas No None Abstain None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2012-0-11 : An Ordinance repealing and restating Article II (Truck Routes) of Chapter 17 (Traffic) of the City of Edgewater Code of Ordinances Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance 2012-0-11 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. City Manager Barlow answered questions presented by Councilwoman Bennington. The following citizen spoke: Bill Glaser, 1703 Needle Palm Drive, asked questions and identified concerns with regard to how the truck route would be marked after the ordinance was passed and why there was a truck route through a 4 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 residential neighborhood. City Manager Barlow and Mayor Thomas addressed his questions and concerns. City Manager Barlow further explained if the truck route on Mango Tree Drive and 16th Street was removed there would be no way to get that traffic from that area onto SR 442 without going out to U.S. #1 or Air Park. City Manager Barlow identified the non-residential properties located on Mango Tree Drive. There was then a discussion regarding the truck route signs that would be put up as the budget allows and how this would be enforced. City Manager Barlow agreed with Mr. Glaser regarding truck drivers that are making deliveries from out of the area that may not know the truck routes until they get signs up but identified this was the first step in the process . When they receive complaints they try to do everything they can to mitigate the problems . Councilwoman Bennington suggested a letter be sent to the owners of trucks coming from Edgewater businesses that they know are regularly in the City letting them know of the change to the truck route and that it would be enforced. City Manager Barlow informed her they could notice the businesses by way of the City newsletter and described why it would be hard to notice outside businesses . He informed Council the City trucks were one of the Mr. Glaser' s biggest complaints, which they have tried to reposition and he assured them it was not a global problem. Councilman Ignasiak spoke of having trucks in your neighborhood no matter where you live. He felt they were looking at repetitive use where a trucking company is repeatedly going in and out using it as ingress and egress and not going to a specific location. Councilwoman Bennington commented on the trucks that go down her street to access the Kangaroo gas station. She asked how they enforce this if they have someone make a call but the vehicle is gone before they get there. City Manager Barlow informed her now that the complaint has been brought to his attention he would look into it. Councilman Emter felt the way the truck route was set up was pretty logical. He further commented on enforcement. He asked how long it would take to get signs on the major routes . City Manager Barlow agreed to work with Environmental Services Director Brenda Dewees to see if they can do some budget amendments within line codes to budget those immediately. Mayor Thomas identified why he felt this was a common sense thing on the part of law enforcement. Councilwoman Bennington felt this should be enforced for the habitual not for the truck that accidentally turned down the wrong road. 5 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Councilwoman Bennington mentioned the City being the worst offender with regard to using Needle Palm Drive. City Manager Barlow identified the issue of the City trucks going down Needle Palm Drive had been addressed. Dave Kneiszler, 2319 Unity Tree Drive, expressed his concerns as a truck driver with regard to signs that say no trucks as opposed to signs that say truck routes . He asked if the roads that were designated as truck routes were capable of handling the weight of whatever the law is and if that was taken into consideration. City Manager Barlow addressed his concerns by identifying these weren't the over the road bypasses and were meant to keep the trucks in an area and straight through. He further commented on the truck routes helping direct people back to the main routes . Due to there being no further comments, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve Ordinance No. 2012-0-11, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Councilman Gene Emter, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Mayor Michael Thomas No None Abstain None Mayor Thomas recognized Mary Swiderski, Executive Director of VCOG, who was in the audience and thanked her for attending the meeting. b. Resolution No. 2012-R-22 : Supporting a six-month extension to the current "Pilot" ambulance transport program Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-22 into the record. City Manager Barlow and Fire Chief Steve Cousins made a staff presentation by commenting on the current system, the "pilot" program requirements, statistics with regard to transports, fees and billing, transport staffing and equipment, additional expenditures, expected reimbursement from the first three months of transport. Fire Chief Cousins further commented on how they can improve the current program they have. Fire Chief Cousins answered questions presented by Councilman Ignasiak with regard to reimbursement, issues with medical protocols and 6 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 administration, transport issues, and extending the program three months . City Manager Barlow spoke on a meeting he and Fire Chief Cousins attended with County staff, Ponce Inlet, and EVAC staff regarding how well the program was working. He felt they were pretty sincere that they wanted the partnership to enhance. Fire Chief Cousins and City Manager Barlow answered questions presented by Councilman Emter with regard to billing for indigent patients and reimbursement and the 10% cut the County was taking for billing services . City Manager Barlow and Fire Chief Cousins answered questions presented by Councilwoman Bennington regarding the pilot program improvements, the need for feedback from the County with regard to adding staff to the program, and the impact to the staff. Neither Fire Chief Cousins or City Manager Barlow had any concerns with regard to the operational component and financial aspect of the pilot project. Mayor Thomas commented on the whole thing being based on saving lives . Fire Chief Cousins identified this was the first step. There was further discussion regarding what it would take for the City to get the needed license from the State to transport without the need for permission from the County. Councilman Ignasiak commented on the County not coming to the table with an open hand and being forced to the table because of the numerous lawsuits against the County. By the County doing this they are reducing their overhead operating costs, reducing their personnel and limiting their exposure. He also felt this was about saving lives, which was what brought this to the table. Mayor Thomas asked for public comment. The following citizens spoke: NoraJane Gillespie, 2263 Candlewood, New Smyrna Beach, spoke of problems she was having with EVAC with regard to billing. She felt anything was better than what they were doing now. Dave Kneiszler, 2319 Unity Tree Drive, questioned if this would eliminate the City being fined for trying to save peoples ' lives . City Manager Barlow informed him it was a step toward improving those concerns . 7 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Due to there being no further Council or public comments, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilman Gene Emter moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-R-22, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None c. Resolution No. 2012-R-23: Encouraging the Florida State Legislature to enact legislation to ban the marketing, possession, trafficking and furnishing of synthetic drugs Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-23 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Councilman Emter and Councilwoman Bennington spoke in favor of having an ordinance banning the sale of drug paraphernalia in Edgewater. Mayor Thomas asked for public comment. The following citizen spoke: Mary Swiderski, Executive Director, VCOG, praised and thanked Council for taking the bold move of looking at an ordinance banning the sale of synthetic drugs . She presented Council with a packet of information from their Substance Abuse Committee. Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve Resolution 2012-R-23, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None d. Resolution No. 2012-R-24 : Approving the Supplemental Local 8 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the City of Edgewater and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to facilitate the design of the US 1 Sidewalk Project Agenda Request . City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-24 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Kenneth Hooper, B & H Consultants, representing the City, 1818 S. Riverside Drive, commented on helping City staff with capital project improvements . They are working on the sidewalk from Volco Road to the north City limits at 10th Street. He then presented a brief overview of the project. Fred Burkett, Kimley Horn & Associates, went through a Powerpoint Presentation by presenting an overview and describing where they are at now with the US 1 Sidewalk project. Mr. Burkett answered questions presented by Mayor Thomas and Councilman Emter with regard to the utility right-of-way and underground powerlines . City Manager Barlow further commented on the LAP Agreement. Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-R- 24, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None e. Resolution No. 2012-R-25: Approval of the Final Year End Budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-25 into the record. City Manager Barlow and Finance Director John McKinney made a staff presentation. 9 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Finance Director McKinney and City Manager Barlow answered questions presented by Councilwoman Bennington. Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-R- 25, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS a. Police Pension Board - Councilwoman Bennington' s appointment due to the expired term of Vincent McCauley, who is not seeking reappointment Agenda Request Councilwoman Bennington disclosed she had not received an application and didn't know anything about James Morey. City Manager Barlow asked Mr. Morey, who was present, to come to the microphone. James Morey, 559 Coral Trace Boulevard, answered questions asked of him by Councilwoman Bennington. City Manager Barlow commented on when he interviewed Mr. Morey and asked him to share some of his background, which he did at this time. Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve the appointment of James Morey to the Police Pension Board, second by Councilman Gene Emter. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None 10. OTHER BUSINESS 10 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 a. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a Master Banking Services Agreement with SunTrust Bank, Inc. for an initial term beginning on November 16, 2012 and expiring September 30, 2014 with a two year renewal extension until September 2016 Fmk Agenda Request City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Finance Director McKinney answered questions presented by Councilwoman Bennington. Finance Director McKinney disclosed for the record that the authorized signers for this account currently were the Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and Finance Director. City Manager Barlow recommended they transfer the banking services and stay status quo with the authorized signatures . Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilman Gene Emter moved to free form authorize the City Manager to enter into a Master Banking Services Agreement with SunTrust Bank, Inc. for an initial term beginning on November 16, 2012 and expiring September 30, 2014 with a two year renewal extension until September 2016, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None b. PC Capital, LLC requesting a 36-month extension on the Development Order for the project known as Edgewater Oaks Agenda Request City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Tom Valley, 134 Mangrove Estates Circle, New Smyrna Beach, answered questions presented by Mayor Thomas and Councilwoman Bennington. There was a brief discussion about this being a much needed project. 11 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a motion. Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve a 36-month extension on the Development Order for the project known as Edgewater Oaks, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None c. Approval of the Evaluation Forms for the City Manager and City Clerk Agenda Request Draft City Manager Evaluation Form Draft City Clerk Evalution Form ". City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Councilman Emter commented on why he felt this was a radical improvement over the process that was handled before. Councilwoman Bennington spoke of these being tailored specifically for the City Manager and City Clerk positions . Councilwoman Bennington didn't see the timing when the evaluations would be given out and returned. She was informed it was included on the cover page under Process . Councilman Ignasiak supported the evaluation process . He commented on the evaluation forms being a limited instrument because those positions are critical and evaluated every day. Councilwoman Bennington commented on it being critical that all of the Council return the evaluation forms . City Clerk Wenzel informed Council that the Evaluation Process Committee that was formed fell under the Sunshine and asked that the current Committee be dissolved to avoid any conflict due to the staff and Councilmembers on the Committee not being able to talk. She suggested if another Committee is formed in the future that the City Clerk and City Manager not actually serve on the Committee. 12 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Councilman Gene Emter moved to approve the Evaluation Forms and process for the City Manager and City Clerk and to dissolve the ad-hoc committee that was responsible for the evaluation forms, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilman Gene Emter No None Abstain None d. Discussion of Economic Development Initiatives Agenda Request City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Janet Shira, Economic Development/Event Coordinator, went through a Powerpoint Presentation by identifying some economic development initiatives and initiatives that have been used in other communities to attract businesses . City Manager Barlow and Ms. Shira answered questions presented by Councilman Ignasiak. Councilman Emter commented on being totally excited about the program. City Manager Barlow commented on when the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was put together and not having an identified downtown area. He also commented on what the Business Expo is growing into. Councilwoman Bennington commented on having a problem with a new business not being able to afford $150 to join the Chamber with regard to the new business ribbon cutting. She didn't think it would work having home based businesses using the Council Chambers . She also had a problem with government subsidizing anybody for anything like this due to feeling it is a gamble. She didn't feel they were ready for the non-residential rent subsidy program. Councilman Emter made the comment do what you always did, get what you always got. He felt there were some new projects that offered potential . City Manager Barlow informed Council he needed a majority consensus . 13 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Councilman Ignasiak had no problem experimenting with it. Ms . Shira spoke of trying to limit the risk and there being a risk in all economic development. Councilwoman Bennington commented on it being appalling what the new bakery on Park Avenue had to go through and the expense he had to add over and above what was budgeted just to comply with the City regulations . She felt when they have a business that wants to come in that is willing to pay their own way, they need to bend over backwards to make it possible and not fight them and cost them more money. City Manager Barlow identified that as a unique situation with regard to what the owner was trying to do with the existing building. Through the processes they have learned. He then referred to the improvements made to the property where 7-11 is located and described it as being a success story. Councilman Emter identified he concurred with the projects . City Manager Barlow heard a majority consensus on the rent subsidy. City Manager Barlow referred to an e-mail sent to Council from Mr. Haddock. Gordon Haddock, Edgewater resident, felt most of the things in the program were imported from somewhere else and were short lived. He also felt there needed to be an inexpensive way for businesses to advertise. It seemed like the City was in competition with him and he didn't like that. He offered to make a proposal for Council to look at but felt it would be better for him to work with the economic development people. He had a program he was working on that he felt was much better as far as advertising. He felt there was a conflict if he and the City were both trying to do the same thing. City Manager Barlow suggested he meet with Ms . Shira to share his information and that there may be a benefit. Agnes Witter, 223 Flagler Avenue, asked if this would be discussed at Wednesday' s Economic Development Board/Planning & Zoning Board meeting. City Manager Barlow informed her they would probably talk briefly about it but the purpose of the meeting was to update the overall Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Ms . Witter then commented on the non-residential rent subsidy. She further commented on projections not always being what they project. She didn't think it was a good idea to guarantee someone a portion of their rent just because they are a business that wants to move here. 11. OFFICER REPORTS 14 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 a. City Clerk City Clerk Wenzel commented on the proposed 2013 City Council meeting schedule. It was the consensus of Council to move forward with the meeting schedule. City Clerk Wenzel informed Council the pension boards were finalizing the Principal settlement agreement. They wanted to schedule a joint meeting on December 10th at 11 : 00 a.m. with the General Employee Pension Board, Police Pension Board and City Council . City Clerk Wenzel informed Council they would need to schedule another joint meeting with the Pension Boards and Council on December 18th at 11 : 00 a.m. City Manager Barlow briefly commented on the settlement agreement. City Clerk Wenzel commented on the School Concurrency Committee being in the process of amending the interlocal agreement between the schools and the cities . She was looking for a volunteer to attend a special meeting that would be held in December. She didn't have a date or time yet. Councilwoman Bennington volunteered to attend the meeting. City Clerk Wenzel informed Council the November League of Cities Dinner was scheduled for November 29th in Lake Helen. She needed RSVP' s by Wednesday. b. City Attorney City Attorney Wolfe had nothing at this time. c. City Manager City Manager Barlow commented on partnering with the County to make a park. He spoke of wanting to name the park by having the children at the elementary schools submit ideas and names . The best three would be narrowed down by the Recreation/Cultural Services Board, with Council making the ultimate decision. The child who provides the winning name would be given a $50 savings bond. It was the consensus of Council to move forward with the naming of the park. City Manager Barlow advised Council he executed the event license agreement for the use of the Florida Shores Shopping Plaza parking lot for the annual Christmas parade to occur December 8th at 10 a.m. 15 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 City Manager Barlow referred to the list of items that would be going to the November Surplus Auction that was provided to Council. City Manager Barlow reminded Council the Economic Development Board would be meeting this Wednesday with the Planning & Zoning Board at 8 a.m. in Council Chambers for the purpose of updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. City Manager Barlow informed Council one of our future communities made it in the Better Cities and Towns magazine, which he felt was a great reflection on Edgewater. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no Citizen Comments at this time. 13. ADJOURNMENT Due to there being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Bennington moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9: 01 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Bloomer, CMC Attest: APPROVED: City of Edgewate F .` ida COfkitt,UL\ Q.A1,evy Pa Bonnie Wenzel, City Clerk Michael L. Th.mas, Mayor 16 Council Regular Meeting November 12, 2012 Edgewater City Council Report: Gene Emter 11/12/12 Met with 2 county council candidates: Tracey and I met with Deb Denys and Jim Hathaway to determine their interests,goals, and support for Edgewater interests. Met with Lois Bollenback @ city hall to review and get answers to questions about the upcoming meeting agenda. Attended TPO meeting: • Discussed the formation of a program to use regional funding to complete regional trail programs • Initiated a subcommittee to review and recommend changes to the TPO bylaws • Amended the Transp. Improvement Program (TIP)to advance ready projects due to receipt of additional state funding • Approved receipt of$52,000 for a grant to "increase pedestrian safety" by training law enforcement officer of the need to "reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians" and "increase motorists awareness of pedestrians" Attended TPO Reapportionment Subcommittee Meeting: Heard presentations from Bunnell, Flagler County, and Palm Coast on establishing the boundaries of the TPO area in Flagler Co. Several of the proposals were in conflict, since they had not communicated with each other. We suggested they convene with L. Bollenback to establish a uniform proposal that they all agreed to and bring it back to us for review. No discussion of Board representation was heard at this time. Attended CofC HobNob: Heard comments from state and county candidates. Also had the opportunity to privately speak with all county candidates who attended. Gave a status report to the Edgewater Landing HOA: Gave an update on events, projects, and important Council actions. Attended Janet Shira's "Home buyers Seminar": This was an excellent presentation for anyone interested in purchasing a home. We heard from real estate, banking, insurance, and mortgage reps. Attendance was lighter than expected, but the information was very good. Recommend the program be continued. Attended 2 Clerk/Manager Evaluation Meetings: Everyone was a joy to work with. Everyone seems interested in producing an evaluation format and structure that is both fair to the city and to the individual. In addition to the evaluation of competency,there is an important "goal" component included in the form. It was a pleasure to work with Gigi,Tracey, Bonnie and Donna.