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12-03-2012 - Regular c2c CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 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 Christine Power Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Councilman Michael Ignasiak City Manager Tracey Barlow City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel City Attorney Aaron Wolfe Excused Councilman Gene Emter There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the Flag. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of October 15, 2012 Minutes Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve the October 15, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak No None Abstain None 3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS There were no Presentations at this time. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS The following citizen spoke: 1 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, commented on the presentation made by Fire Chief Cousins at the last meeting with regard to the "pilot" ambulance transport program with regard to the cost for pickup. He suggested having a special tax so the patient doesn' t have to worry about the $600 cost. City Manager Barlow identified when they do transport that is reimbursable by the insurance companies . He did not recommend they waive the opportunities to be reimbursed and pass that cost off to the taxpayers. 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 commented on the Christmas Village that she gave the City that was on display at the Leisure Services Department. Leisure Services Director Jack Corder invited Council to the ribbon cutting on Friday night at 5: 30 p.m. for the First Friday Nights/Christmas Village. Councilwoman Bennington liked the way the Leisure Services Department was decorated outside. Councilwoman Bennington congratulated Councilwoman Power for being elected to Council . Councilman Ignasiak also congratulated Councilwoman Power. Councilman Ignasiak then commented on the YMCA Board meeting he attended. Mayor Thomas reported on the VCOG meeting he attended last Monday. There was a brief discussion regarding partnering with New Smyrna or the County with regards to permits being made available online. Mayor Thomas hoped to still be friendly to those that do not have computers that come in to get permits . City Manager Barlow described how he felt this would improve customer service. Mayor Thomas recognized Ann Bendetti, St. Johns River Water Management District, who as present. He is proud of the City with regard to what they do water wise. Mayor Thomas also congratulated Councilwoman Power. Councilwoman Power reported on attending the Volusia League of Cities dinner. She was looking forward to working for the City. 2 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization for the Mayor to execute the grant documents associated with the FY 2013 Justice Assistance Grant for purchase of police equipment Agenda Request Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Councilman Michael Ignasiak, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Mayor Michael Thomas No None Abstain None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2012-0-12 : An Ordinance amending Chapter 12 (Offenses & Miscellaneous Provisions) , Article I (In General) of the Code of Ordinances, by adding Section 12-5 (Smoking Devices/Paraphernalia Prohibited) and Section 12-6 (Synthetic Alternative Drugs Prohibited) Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance 2012-0-12 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. City Attorney Wolfe and City Manager Barlow answered questions presented by Councilman Ignasiak. City Manager Barlow answered questions presented by Councilwoman Bennington with regard to notifying the stores that have the paraphernalia and the enforcement being handled by Code Enforcement. Due to there being no further Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing and entertained a motion. Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve Ordinance No. 2012-0-12, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. 3 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak No None Abstain None b. Resolution No. 2012-R-27 : A Resolution authorizing the execution and submittal of an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for permit fee reduction for the transfer station operating permit Agenda Request '=4' City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-27 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Due to there being no Council or public comments, Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing and entertained a motion. Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-R- 27, second by Councilwoman Christine Power. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak No None Abstain None c. Resolution No. 2012-R-08 : allowing for the bank qualified loan from SunTrust Bank for the refinance of the Johnson Controls, Inc. Lease Agreement Agenda Request City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution 2012-R-08 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. The following citizen spoke: Agnes Witter, 223 Flagler Avenue, referred to the bottom of 2012-R-08 where there was another request for refinancing water and wastewater bonds from 1991 and 1993 . She questioned if they were doing two loans instead of one. Finance Director McKinney elaborated on her concerns . 4 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 There was further discussion regarding why the 1991 and 1993 debts weren't paid off after 20 years of payments . Due to there being no further Council or public comments, Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing and entertained a motion. Councilman Michael Ignasiak moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-R-08, second by Councilwoman Gigi Bennington. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak No None Abstain None 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS a. Appointment of a Councilmember to the School Scholarship Committee to fill the remainder of Justin Kennedy' s term, which expires on March 7, 2014 Aik Agenda Request -= Councilwoman Gigi Bennington moved to approve the appointment of Councilwoman Power to the School Scholarship Committee to fill the remainder of Justin Kennedy's term, which expires on March 7, 2014, second by Councilman Michael Ignasiak. The MOTION CARRIED 4-0-0. Yes Mayor Michael Thomas, Councilwoman Christine Power, Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Michael Ignasiak No None Abstain None 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. Election of Vice-Mayor Mayor Thomas postponed this item until the next meeting when Councilman Emter would be present. 11. OFFICER REPORTS a. City Clerk 5 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 City Clerk Wenzel informed Council at 5 p.m. on January 7th she had pictures scheduled in the Council Chambers . She also informed them she was going with a black background and asked that they not wear black shirts so they didn't blend in with the background. City Clerk Wenzel contacted the Department of State Division of Library and Archives, who does training on public records . She scheduled a webinar for January. She spoke to a gentleman and offered to host them in Edgewater and they are now going to do a class here in September. City Clerk Wenzel reminded Council of the invitation to the CAPs holiday dinner on Saturday, December 15th at 4 : 30 p.m. at J.C. Riptides and asked the Council to let her know tonight if they would be attending. City Clerk Wenzel also informed Council if they were going to attend the Oak Hill parade at 2 p.m. or the Samsula parade at 3 p.m. this Saturday, they needed to let her know as soon as possible . b. City Attorney City Attorney Wolfe had nothing at this time. c. City Manager City Manager Barlow offered a ride to any of the Council that would be attending the Florida Hospital Holiday Breakfast Celebration on December 11th at 8 a.m. After that they will be going to the local delegation meeting at the Deland City Hall, which was at 10 a.m. City Manager Barlow commented on the second First Friday event, which was to include additional vendors and the Winter Wonderland. He also mentioned Edgewater' s Christmas parade was on Saturday. City Manager Barlow informed Council on Friday, December 14th the Florida Planning & Zoning Association would recognize the City with an award for the Restoration SCPUD. City Manager Barlow informed Council the special meeting scheduled for December for the joint workshop with the General Employee and Police Pension Boards had been moved to Monday, January 7th at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, January 15th at 1 p.m. He commented on the Principal settlement they have been negotiating for better than eight years finally coming to a conclusion. City Manager Barlow then informed Council on December 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. was the Chamber of Commerce food and toy drive as well as their holiday open house. 6 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no Citizen Comments at this time. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 6: 40 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Bloomer, CMC Attest: APPROVED: ity of Edgewater, Florida h / , kelt ■. _ • A. Bonnie Wenzel, City Clerk Mi. ael L. Thomas, Mayor 7 Council Regular Meeting December 3, 2012