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City Council
Michael Thomas,Mayor
Christine Power,District I
Gigi Bennington,District 2
Mike Ignasiak,District 3
Gene Emter,District 4
Monday,October 6,2014 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,INVOCATION
Present: 5- Mayor Michael Thomas,Councilwoman Christine Power,Councilwoman Gigi
Bennington,Councilman Mike Ignasiak,and Councilman Gene Emter
Also Present: 3- City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel,City Manager Tracey Barlow,and City Attorney Aaron Wolfe
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This was approved.
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Ignasiak
and Councilman Emter
a. AR-2014-368 Regular Meeting- September 8, 2014
A motion was made by Councilman Ignasiak, second by Councilman Emter, to approve
the minutes of September 8,2014. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Ignasiak
and Councilman Emter
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
a. AR-2014-330 The Volusia Manufacturing Alliance presentation on the State of Manufacturing
in the local area.
Peter Truslow, President of Edgewater Power Boats, and member of the Volusia Manufacturing
Alliance (VMA) gave a presentation on the State of Manufacturing in the local area. He asked for
the support of manufacturing activities by the community and government; stated that he is
particularly impressed with the quality of the manufacturing employees, most of which live in the
City of Edgewater; and that all members of the VMA appreciate Edgewater's support, past, present,
and in the future.
Mayor Thomas stated that he was recently watching a show where they were discussing the best 24
foot Class of boats and that two (2) of the three (3) manufacturers (Edgewater and Everglades) were
from Edgewater, and that it makes him very proud that Edgewater is rated as being the best in the
business.
b. AR-2014-372 Certificate of Achievement Award Presentation to the Finance Department
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William Rotella, President of the Volusia-Flagler Chapter of the Florida Government Finance
Officers Association presented Finance Director John McKinney and the Finance Department with a
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of
Achievement for "Excellence in Financial Reporting" for the City of Edgewater's comprehensive
annual financial report for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None at this time.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
None at this time:
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Power discussed the upcoming School Scholarship Committee meeting; they will be
discussing the Princess Ball and other possible ways to raise more scholarship funds; stated that the
City of Edgewater SCC gave out four (4) $1,250 scholarships this past school year; scholarship
award funds are made up of all donations; and that donations are made through the water billing
system, and fund raisers.
Councilwoman Bennington discussed Council members wearing pink in recognition and support of
October being Breast Cancer Awareness month• that October 18th is the Haunted Forest and Fall
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festival; the "Haunted Forest" for the older children has about 50 high school kids participating this
year; this year's theme for the Haunted Forest is "Twisted Fairy Tales"; admission to the event is one
(1) non-perishable canned food per person which the City then donates to food pantries in
Edgewater; the event is sponsored by Citizens Assisting Police, the YMCA and the City; and stated
that the event starts at 6:00 p.m. on October 18th.
Councilman Ignasiak stated that he completed the Southeast Volusia Chamber (SEVC) survey; hoped
everyone else that received it via e-mail also took it; since Edgewater took the SEVC's main
sparkplug out by hiring Samantha Bishop from they are reaching out, trying to develop a new sense
of direction and asking for help; he attended the Edgefest at Hawks Park; Edgefest is what
Edgewater is all about, there was a sense of community, a sense of family, and everybody had a good
time. He attended the SEVC luncheon at New Smyrna Yacht Club along with Councilwoman Power;
attended the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bike Lane presentation he, along with other
members of the Council were concerned with the portion of the plan to get rid of the bike lane;
however, fortunately somebody had better sense and proposed a better option that seemed to remove
a lot of the obstacles.
Councilman Emter discussed attending a Facebook presentation that was given by the SEVC which
was very well done; encouraged the City and SEVC to partner on those types of seminars; and he
attended the economic development meeting where they heard reports from a number of different
entities and components on economic development.
Mayor Thomas stated that he did not attend the last Volusia Council of Governments (VCOG)
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meeting because it was held on the same night as the City's Council meeting; that he read in the
paper that VCOG is dissolved and asked City Manager Barlow if that was correct. Mr. Barlow
replied "yes" and that VCOG is in the process of consolidating a lot of their processes and functions
with the Volusia League of Cities (VLC). Mayor Thomas stated that it is very important for the 16
cities that were a part of VCOG to get together with the County and discuss issues that the cities
stood together on.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. AR-2014-360 Authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract with Estep
Construction, Inc for construction of the SR 5 sidewalk from Volco Road to
North city limits
A motion was made by Councilman Emter, second by Councilman Ignasiak, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2014-0-13 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 2014-0-13 - Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map to include property located at 2203 S. Ridgewood
Avenue
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2014-0-13 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing.
Councilwoman Bennington stated that the Council received a couple e-mails from neighbors voicing
concerns about the development of the property.
There was discussion regarding future commercial development; and about the property owner
having the right to reasonable use of the land.
The Council also discussed letting the owner have the opportunity to come to the Council with his
plan and variance requests, and then discussing any issues that may arise.
Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Ignasiak, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve Ordinance No. 2014-0-13. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak and Councilwoman Power
No: 1- Councilwoman Bennington
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b. 2014-0-14 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 2014-0-14- amendment to the Official Zoning
Map to include 2.31±acres of property located at 2203 S.Ridgewood Ave.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2014-0-14 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel read two (2) e-mails discussing concerns and reservations with the request
(attached).
Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Ignasiak, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve Ordinance No. 2014-0-14. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
c. 2014-0-21 First reading for proposed Ordinance 2014-0-21 - Amending the Plan to align
with the Operating Rules and Procedures for General Employee Pension Plan.
The Council concurred to discuss Agenda item 8.c after Agenda item 8.d
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2014-0-21 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Emter, to
approve Ordinance No. 2014-0-21. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
d. 2014-0-23 1st Reading — Ordinance No. 2014-0-23; an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to redesignate a portion of property from
Conservation to Mixed Use with Conservation Overlay in the Deering Park
project
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2014-0-23 into the record.
City Manager Barlow stated that the applicant has requested a continuance for date certain to the
November 10, 2014 Council meeting.
This Ordinance was continued to the November 10,2014 meeting.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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a. AR-2014-358 Councilman Emter's appointment to the Citizen Code Enforcement Board to fill
the vacancy created by Gail Anderson.
Councilman Emter stated that on several occasions he has had the opportunity to speak with Mr.
Russell Baugher, and he seems to be a very competent individual and clearly recommends his
appointment.
A motion was made by Councilman Emter, second by Councilwoman Power, to appoint
Russell Baugher to the Code Enforcement Board. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
b. AR-2014-364 City Council's ratification of appointment of fifth member to the Firefighters'
Pension Board of Trustees.
City Manager Barlow stated that the Council is just confirming the appointment made by the Board
of Trustees.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Emter, to
re-appoint Gary Butt to the Firefighters Pension Board. The MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. AR-2014-369 Request to close on vacant church property at 127 E.Park Ave.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Emter, second by Councilwoman Power, to authorize
the closing on vacant church property at 127 E. Park Avenue and the Budget
Amendment. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Thomas,Councilman Emter,Councilman Ignasiak,Councilwoman Bennington and
Councilwoman Power
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a. City Clerk
City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel stated that she had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Bennington discussed the fact that the City Clerk now has a Deputy City Clerk and
recommended that the Council meeting minutes go back to a more condensed version.
The City Council concurred for the minutes to be transcribed in a more condensed version.
b. City Attorney
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City Attorney Aaron Wolfe stated that he had nothing at this time.
c. City Manager
City Manager Tracey Barlow discussed power line failure over the weekend at the waste water
treatment plan; the lowest quote to repair the lines so far is $100,364.00; he will exercise emergency
powers to authorize the repair and come back before the Council at a later date to request a budget
amendment; and commended the waste water treatment crew for reacting so quickly to a true
emergency situation.
He discussed the upcoming 3rd Annual Economic Summit on November 1, 2014; evaluations being
distributed from the HR Director for the City Manager and City Clerk; and reminded the Council
about the phone call tomorrow morning at 7:40 a.m. from Skip of WFBB radio to discuss an after
action review of the Council meeting.
The Council concurred that Councilwoman Power will take the phone call from WFBB radio.
Also discussed was he and new employee Samantha Bishop being part of a Daytona State College
Summit designed to identify what the growing needs are in as far as trades are concerned, such as
health care and manufacturing; and ways being looked at by members of the Summit to assist
businesses and perspective employees.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Mitch Honaker, Deputy City Clerk
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Bonnie Wenzel
From: bmauge @charter.net
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 3:29 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Bob Black; Chris Vogel; Sam Ascherl; Margaret Christian
Subject: Rezoning 2300 S Ridgewood property
To: Edgewater City Council
Fr: Mary Auge, Secretary
Friendly Shores Park
2201 South Ridgewood Ave
Edgewater FL 32141
Re: Adjoining property rezoningg
Dt: October 6, 2014
The Board of Directors at Friendly Shores Park have some serious reservations regarding the rezoning of
the adjoining property at 2300 S Ridgewood. It regards the division of the property. We realize that the
property along Hwy 1 is reasonable to be zoned commercial. To set commercial zoning back as far as is
being requested (Lots 22/23 - the Moore mobile) seem inappropriate with regards to public accessibility
and set-backs requirements. This is a very narrow piece of land at that point.
We have requested that our park attorney look into this matter and send you a letter with his legal and
professional opinion.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Mary Auge.
bmauge(&charter.net
Cell: 612-483-5122
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Bonnie Wenzel
From: les ferns Qesferris @yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 1:23 PM
To: District1; Les Ferris
Subject: 2203 so ridgewood
I would like you to bring my comment to the
council meeting and let it be known that I Les
Ferris of 2201 so ridgewood ave lot
42. Would like the council to review that the
lot at 2203 ridgewood is to small to allow 1 /2
the lot to be commercial and 1 /2 residential
Allowing this to be commercial 1 /2 of it
would go in back yard of residential homes
and mobile homes. I think it would be better
if council would allow 1 /3 commercial 2/3
residential . That would save a lot of
problems of future projects. Thank you Les
Ferris
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