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tEDGFVATERI Meeting Minutes
City Council
Michael Ignasiak,Mayor
Christine Power,District 1
Gigi Bennington,District 2
Dan Blazi,District 3
Gary T Conroy,District 4
Monday,March 2,2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,INVOCATION
Present: 5- Mayor Mike Ignasiak,Councilwoman Christine Power,Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman
Gary T.Conroy
Also Present: 3- City Attorney Aaron Wolfe,City Manager Tracey Barlow,and City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel
Councilwoman Power arrived at 6:03 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AR-2015-669 Regular Meeting-February 2, 2015
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve the
Minutes of February 2,2015.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Mike Ignasiak,Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman Gary T.Conroy
Absent: 1 - Councilwoman Power
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
a. AR-2015-667 Presentation of the Certificate of Completion to Councilman Dan Blazi for attending
the Institute for Elected Municpal Officials.
Mayor Ignasiak presented Councilman Blazi with a certificate of completionfor completing the Institute for
Elected Officials (IEMO) Basic Course from January 23 through January 25, 2015.
This Presentation was received and filed.
b. AR-2015-668 Presentation of a plaque to Edwin Vopelak a 15 year member of the Planning and
Zoning Board.
This item was stricken from the agenda.
This Presentation was received and filed.
c. AR-2015-672 Presentation of the City of Edgewater's New City Website.
This item was moved to Agenda item 11. c. "Officer Reports, City Manager".
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This Presentation was received and filed.
d. AR-2015-680 Presentation by Leisure Services Director Jack Corder regarding Whistle Stop Park.
Leisure Services Director Jack Corder discussed the renovations and changes suggested by the Recreation
and Cultural Services Board for Whistle Stop Park, and requested the Council discuss the suggestions at a
workshop.
After discussion, the Council concurred to add the Whistle Stop Park renovations topic to a future Council
workshop.
This Presentation was received and filed.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, discussed the high volume of traffic entering Pine Breeze Drive
from 28th Street to 30th Street; speeding in the area; and ask the Council if their was anything the City
could do to limit the traffic and deter speeding.
Gene Emter, 513 Portside Lane, stated there has been a lot of discussion in Edgewater Landing regarding
the intersection at Edgewater Landing and US 1. He discussed one of the prevalent suggestions that
continues to come up is to possibly reduce the speed limit along US 1 from 55 mph to 45 mph; getting a
meeting scheduled for a few of the Edgewater Landing residents to meet with Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT);and ask for the City's support with their initiative.
Sue Perry, 1729 Running Creek Way, New Smyrna Beach, discussed paying a little over$32,000 in taxes
this upcoming year on property she owns in Edgewater; an incident that occurred last year between a
perspective tenant for one of the Edgewater pieces of property and an Edgewater Code Enforcement officer
about having to replace an existing nonconforming pole sign at the property she has owned for about 38
years; six (6)months later a new tenant at the same location was also told by a Code Enforcement officer
they would have to replace the sign; the ordinance that discusses pole signs; her conversation with Jeff
Lariscy, EDFD Fire Marshall;economic development and commercial business tax contributions;and her
invitation to attend Edgewater's sign ordinance workshop on March 23, 2015. Mrs. Perry's time to speak
ran out, however, Mayor Ignasiak discussed the upcoming sign ordinance workshop;Mrs. Perry being one
of many business owners who have come forward with issues; and encouraged her to attend the workshop
and let the Council know what she feels the problems are.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Blazi reported on a recent school event that he attended, the Bobcat carnival, which with the
help of the City, the Edgewater Police and Fire departments, the Mayor, and community members, was
changed from what is usually a small gathering into a large community event;and stated that it was a great
event which was very well received. He discussed the good feelings he had when an Edgewater resident
informed him that he got a job due to the Boston Whaler expansion, which made the Councilman's day and
month, to know the City is making a difference in helping
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people get back on their feet.
Councilman Conroy reported that he spent a day at finance, applauded Finance Director John Mckinney
for his diligent work, and for the finance team that he put together; he sat down with each employee and
learned a lot, which he feels will help him when residents call; and he encouraged Council members to
schedule a day to work in Finance. He attended the Transportation Planning Organization(TPO)meeting
where they provided him quite a thick binder to read;being a new member to the TPO is like drinking out of
afire hose;discussed he and the Mayor of Deltona's efforts to get people behind a feasibility study to extend
SR 442 out to SR 417 in Sanford;he attended the TPO long range planning meeting at the Brannon Center,
was disappointed that only 18 people showed up to discuss roads and bridges that are coming to Volusia
County; between the years 2020 and 2040 they expect about 85,000 more people in Volusia County, with
most of that in Southeast Volusia County; roads and streets being a quality of life issue; the upcoming
roundtable at the TPO; and the upcoming TPO Executive Board meeting. At the request of Bert Fish
Medical Center he attended the "Love Your Heart"5K as the City's representative and stated that it was a
great event which was well attended.
Mayor Ignasiak reported attending the Water Committee meeting and the County Roundtable;discussed a
resolution to divert some of Amendment 1 funds for abatement, not just land purchases; the approach all of
the Volusia County cities decided to take was not to just buy land, but to use some of the money to take care
of water problems; he attended, along with the City Manager, a meeting with John Mica's representative in
DeBary to discuss the SR 442 extension initiative; a recent article in the paper about trying to divert the
funds for a study further South due to higher traffic counts; and the outcome still being undetermined, but
not looking good. He attended the chili cook off at Hawks Park, which was well attended; attended the
regular County roundtable in Daytona Beach; and stated they are looking for a representative on a
transportation subcommittee to look after City's needs and ask Councilman Conroy if he would be
interested, and Councilman Conroy replied'yes". He attended the Southeast Volusia Chambers business
event held at the Elks Lodge, one of the presentations at the event was on a drone, during the presentation
they showed beautiful aerial photos of the City taken by the drone, and he was looking into putting some of
the photos of the City on the website. At the request of the Marine Discovery Center(MDC) he went over
and listened to the MDC's water initiatives; Volusia County joining their ranks; and the efforts to clean up
Mosquito Lagoon. He attended a Risk Management workshop in Winter Park; had the honor of being the
guest speaker at the Legion's Honor Guard awards ceremony; that he, the City Manager and Jack Corder
from Leisure services went to Brevard County to view some of their parks, look at some of the things they
have going on, to bring back to Edgewater;Edgewater's parks really being behind; the need to step up the
effort and bring some amenities to the City; use of Edgewater parks; broken or outdated equipment; and
some equipment not being handicap accessible. He attended and spoke at the Edgewater Police
Department awards dinner, which was a great event; had the honor of participating in the Edgewater
Elementary Panther's Fall Festival, which was a great time; attended the opening of Moto Magnii co,
which is a European style motorcycle shop in Edgewater;the owner has roots in the Edgewater community;
the owner had left the area, but decided to come back to Edgewater and reinvest in the community; and
stated that the owner has some of the same business related issues like what Mrs. Perry discussed earlier.
Councilwoman Power reported attending the Risk Management workshop in Winter Park.
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Councilwoman Bennington stated that she had nothing to report.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve the Consent Agenda.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
a. AR-2015-663 Request City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with 4C's
Trucking and Excavation, for ITB 15-ES-002 -Monson Drive and Riverview Drive
Stormwater Improvements
b. AR-2015-664 Request to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Tomoka
Construction Services, for ITB 15-LS-003 - Surface Parking Lot for Rotary Park.
c. AR-2015-665 Request to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Public Resources
Management Group, Inc.,for RFP 15-FN-004-Utility Rate Study.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2015-0-05(2) Ordinance #2015-0-05: Second Reading/Public Hearing - Ordinance amending
Chapter 12(Offenses&Miscellaneous Provisions),Article II (Garage Sales)
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-05 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Chuck Martin, 205 Cherrywood Lane, recognized Councilwoman Bennington and her husband for their
efforts in cleaning up the sign ordinance; discussed possibly implementing a fee for not retrieving signs;
and thanked the Council for all they do.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-05.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
No: 1 - Councilwoman Bennington
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h. 2015-0-06 1st Reading- Ordinance No. 2015-0-06; Kenneth Bohannon,applicant-requesting
annexation of 8.08±acres of land located at 2768 S. Ridgewood Ave. and Alamanda
Dr. (PID# 8402-64-00-0020).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-06 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Councilman Conroy stated he was at September's Planning and Zoning Board meeting;discussed the plans
the owner has for the property; and the negative affect he feels it will have on the adjacent residential
property.
The Council and staff discussed the current zoning of the property by Volusia County as B3 Commercial
and R3 residential; if the property is not annexed in to the City the County could allow the owner's
development plan; if annexed in to the City, at least the City would have some control over development of
the property;possible restrictions or abatements; conservation overlays;requirements and restrictions that
can be put in a Development Order; the need to address each item on the Agenda concerning the property
individually;and the property rights protection act.
Councilman Conroy asked the City Attorney if the City annexes the property and then makes so many
burdensome requirements couldn't the owner just pull his request to be annexed, and Mr. Wolfe replied that,
after the second reading, and the property is annexed in to the City, it is the property of the City, and the
owner cannot pull his paperwork.
Scott Nicholson, 123 28th Street, is for the annexation.
Melody Stevens, 2738 Banyan Street, is against the development plan.
City Manager Barlow discussed the first and second reading process that should be followed when items on
the agenda pertain to the same property; and discussed the options of the property owner during the
process.
City Council and staff discussed tabling the request or continuing to "date certain".
John Wheelock, 151 28th Street, stated that he was at the Planning and Zoning meeting where the
annexation was considered favorable, but that the following two (2) items were not considered favorably.
Dennis Moore, 2759 Alamanda Drive, is against the issue.
Richard Beckwith, 2753 Alamanda Drive, is for annexation of the property.
The Council and staff discussed continuing the issue to "date certain"; the property owner attending to be
able to address some of the questions and concerns; the property owner or a representative
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having the option to attend; and whether or not the Council should move forward with the first reading.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to continue Ordinance No.2015-0-06. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
Yes: 3- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power and Councilwoman Bennington
No: 2- Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
c. 2015-0-07 1st Reading- Ordinance No. 2015-0-07;Kenneth Bohannon, applicant-requesting
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map(FLUM)to include
8.08± acres of land located at 2768 S. Ridgewood Ave. and Alamanda Dr. (PID#
• 8402-64-00-0020)as Commercial with Conservation Overlay.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-07 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
The Council and staff discussed the Planning and Zoning board members reasons for not recommending
approval; and Council representing residents.
Scott Nicholson 123 28th Street, is against the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map.
William Long, 2727 Banyan Street, is against the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map.
John Wheelock, 151 28th Street, is against the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map.
Richard Beckwith, 2753 Alamanda Drive, is against the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map.
Donna Nicholson 123 28th Street, is against the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
continue Ordinance No. 2015-0-07 to the April 6, 2015 meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power and Councilwoman Bennington
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No: 2- Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
d. 2015-0-08 1st Reading-Ordinance No. 2015-0-08;Kenneth Bohannon, applicant -requesting
an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 8.08±acres of land located at
2768 S. Ridgewood Ave. and Alamanda Dr. (PID# 8402-64-00-0020) as B-3
(Highway Commercial).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-08 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Melody Stevens, 2738 Banyan Street is against the amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
Dennis Moore, 2759 Alamanda Drive, is against the amendment to the Official Zoning Map.
Kenneth Bohannon, 221 North Causeway, applicant for the annexation, amendment to the comprehensive
plan, and rezoning, discussed obtaining reports from other municipally City Clerks on crime statistics
pertaining to storage facilities in their cities;stated that in at least the last five (5)years there has been no
incidents of"meth labs"being operated out of storage facilities, or any evidence of meth labs prior to that;
most police calls in association with mini-storage or warehouses mostly have to do with calls originating
from the establishment itself, such as abandoned vehicles, nothing that has to do with any serious crimes at
the facilities; there will be no increase of traffic on Alamanda Drive because there will be sole access to
the facility via US 1. He discussed buffer zone requirements by the City; stated there will be no lighting
exuded away from the facility, that all lighting will be directed towards the interior; it will be a Class A
facility similar to existing Edgewater storage facilities; he looks forward to creating a commercial space
that is a low-impact, low-intensity commercial business, which is compatible with the residential
neighborhood; property owners rights; residents always using the property not being germane because
they do not own the property; economic growth in the City;and creating local area jobs.
The Council and Mr. Bohannon discussed the projected use of the storage facility; residents fear of a 24
hour operation; the intended use of the back acreage closest to residential property; typical use for a
storage facility; hesitation of the unknown and statistical data;perceptions that come to mind when you
think of a storage facility; the requirement for an opaque wall around the facility; the definition of a Class A
facility being a gated, on-site managed facility; projected impact of a storage facility on neighboring
residential property values;and types of housing andfacilities that can be built under the existing code and
zoning.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
continue Ordinance No. 2015-0-08 to the April 6, 2015 meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power and Councilwoman Bennington
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No: 2- Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
e. 2015-0-09 Ordinance#2015-0-09: Text Amendments to the Land Development Code,Article
II (Definitions),Article III (Permitted, Conditional,Accessory and Prohibited Uses)
and Article V(Site Design Criteria)
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-09 into the record
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No. 2015-0-09.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor lgnasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
f. 2015-R-08 Resolution 2015-R-08: Resolution creating a Community Redevelopment Agency
under Section 163.356 and 163.357, Florida Statutes.
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-08 into the record
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation and read into the record the following statements:
On May 5, 2014 the City Council approved the findings of necessity with Resolution No. 2014-R-08
rating the creation of the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area.
On November 20, 2014 the Volusia County authorized the delegation of authority to the City of Edgewater
and approved the redevelopment plan with County Council Resolution 2014-159.
On January 14, 2015 the City of Edgewater Planning and Zoning Board found the Community
Redevelopment plan to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
And further stated that Resolution No. 2015-R-08 only creates Edgewater's Community Redevelopment
agency, which meets the requirements of Chapter 163 of the Florida State Statute.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Blazi, to adopt
Resolution No.2015-R-08.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
g.
2015-R-09 Resolution 2015-R-09: Resolution appointing the City Council as the Governing
Body of Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency.
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-09 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
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Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power,second by Councilwoman Bennington,to adopt
Resolution No.2015-R-09.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington.Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
9. ADJOURN
Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. and announced a 10 minute break.
MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY(CRA)
1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL
Chairperson Ignasiak called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.
Present: 5 - Mike Ignasiak,Christine Power,Gigi Bennington,Dan Blazi,and Gary T.Conroy
Also Present: 3 - City Manager Tracey Barlow,City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel,and City Attorney Aaron Wolfe
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. AR-2015-671 Determining the Community Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and adoption the Community Redevelopment Plan. •
Samantha Bishop made a staff presentation.
During the presentation she provided an overview of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)
boundaries and concept, and read the following statements into the record:
On May 5, 2014 the Edgewater City Council approved Resolution No. 2014-R-08 "Finding of Necessity",
thus ratifying the creation of the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area.
On November 20, 2014 the Volusia County Council approved Resolution 2014-159 delegating the City of
Edgewater limited community redevelopment powers
On January 14, 2015 the City of Edgewater Planning and Zoning Board found the Community
Redevelopment plan to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
She also discussed the City separating the redevelopment plan into four (4) sections; the area covered by
each section; and some of the features of each of the four(4)sections.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A MOTION was made by Ms. Bennington, second by Ms. Power to recommend City Council
approve the Community Redevelopment Plan. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
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Yes: 5- Mike Ignasiak,Christine Power,Gigi Bennington,Dan Blazi,and Gary T.Conroy
3. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
RE-OPEN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ignasiak reopened the City of Edgewater regular Council meeting at 8:03 p.m.
8. CONTINUE-PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
h. 2015-R-10 Resolution 2015-R-10: Resolution determining the Community Redevelopment Plan
is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and to adopt the Community
Redevelopment Plan and directs the Community Redevelopment Agency to proceed
with the implementation of the Plan.
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-10 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation and read into the record the following statements:
On May 5, 2014 the City Council approved the findings of necessity with Resolution No. 2014-R-08
rating the creation of the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area.
On November 20, 2014 the Volusia County Council authorized delegation of authority to the City of
Edgewater and approved the redevelopment plan with County Council Resolution 2014-159.
On January 14, 2015 the City of Edgewater Planning and Zoning Board found this Community
Redevelopment plan to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and gave favorable
recommendation for approval.
On March 2, 2015 the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) conducted a meeting and made
recommendation to the City Council, recommending approval of the redevelopment plan.
He also announced that CRA meetings would be held quarterly, starting at 5:00 p.m.,just prior to City
Council meetings, with the dates of.June 1, 2015; September 14, 2015; and December 7, 2015.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to adopt
Resolution No.2015-R-10.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
i. 2015-0-04 Ordinance 2015-0-04: Ordinance establishing the Edgewater Redevelopment Trust
Fund.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-04 into the record.
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City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-04.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington.Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
j. 2015-R-11 Resolution 2015-R-11: Identifying Future Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian
System Needs and Requesting Inclusion of the Identified Needs into the Volusia
County Transportation Planning Organizations Long Range Transportation Needs
Plan.
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City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-11 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
The Council and staff discussed the need to four (4) lane Park Avenue from US 1, West to Old Mission
Road; and continuing to try to get the project added to the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
projects list.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington,second by Councilwoman Power, to adopt
Resolution No. 2015-R-11.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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a. AR-2015-651 Library Board-Councilman Conroy's appointment due to the expired term of Marie
Goodrich,who is seeking re-appointment.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
reappoint Marie Goodrich.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2015-653 Library Board - Councilman Blazi's appointment due to the expired term of Louis
Pfeiffer.
Councilman Blazi thanked Ms. Goodrich and Mr. Pfeffer for their continued service to the City of
Edgewater.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi,second by Councilwoman Bennington,to reappoint
Louis Pfeiffer.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
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c. AR-2015-670 Planning&Zoning Board- Councilwoman Power's appointment due to the expired
term of Edwin Vopelak,who is not seeking reappointment.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
appoint Paul Wright.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy -
d. AR-2015-666 Planning & Zoning Board - Councilwoman Bennington's appointment due to the
expired term of Agnes Witter,who is seeking reappointment.
Councilwoman Bennington thanked Ms. Witter for all of her time;stated that she has watched several of the
Planning and Zoning board meetings, and that she would like to see the Planning and Zoning Board go in a
more positive direction.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington,second by Councilman Conroy,to appoint
David Tyree.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. AR-2015-649 Certificate of Acceptance: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAGD)
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Councilman Conroy discussed the age of the equipment being replaced and asked f the new equipment was
hand held, and ChiefArcieri replied that the specifics of the new equipment is unknown at this time.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2015-673 Construction Phase Assistance for the Monson Drive/Riverview Drive Stormwater
Project
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power,second by Councilwoman Bennington,to adopt
Item No. AR-2015-673 and the associated budget amendment. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
c. AR-2015-674 Historic tree removal request for a 40 inch live oak tree at 1919 Royal Palm
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Drive.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
recommend that they remove the tree, that it is hazardous to the surrounding area, that no
replacement is necessary and the condition the applicant pays the standard. tree removal
permit of$25 and the reimbursement of the arborist of$450.The MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a. City Clerk
City Clerk Wenzel reminded everyone to continue their search for their District appointee for the City's
Charter Review Committee (CRC); provided a brief overview of the Charter review process; discussed
putting a CRC advertisement in the City's newsletter to generate interest; Saturday's Southeast Volusia
Transportation Summit in Council Chambers; Riverfest Edgewater Expo, Business Expo; and the unveiling
of the Blueway Community paddle sign at Menard-May Parr with a community paddle event following the
sign unveiling.
b. City Attorney
City Attorney Wolfe stated that he was pleased to report the City received a favorable ruling from the
Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) with respect to a discrimination claim filed by former
police officer, Kimberly Rash. He discussed the officer's complaint; the City's response; the FCHR's
investigative process; the Investigative memorandum received from FCHR stating that all of Ms. Rash's
allegations are completely unfounded, and which completely exonerates the City from any discrimination
or any wrong doing; the FCHR awarding the City a formal determination of"no cause'; discussed Ms.
Rash's right to file a petition for relief requesting an administrative hearing;and stated that if she does not
file the petition for relief within 335 days her claim will be barred forever.
c. City Manager
City Manager Barlow discussed the March 7, 2015 Transportation Summit;the draft of Edgewater's power
point presentation for the summit; and the business workshop to discuss City enhancements.
After discussion, the Council concurred to conduct the business workshop on Monday, March 23, 2015
starting at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Barlow stated that the individual who requested a workshop to discuss the 600 acre parcel could not
make the date scheduled by the City, and provided alternate dates for Council's-consideration. He
discussed adding the following items to the same workshop agenda; the Whistle Stop renovation,a review
of draft designs for standardized park signs, and reviewing the landscape plans submitted to the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDO7)for the $500,000 grant for additional landscaping on DOT right of
ways.
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After discussion, the Council concurred to conduct the workshop on Friday,April 3, 2015 starting at 10:00
a.m.
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Mr. Barlow provided a replacement list of City items being declared as surplus that are going out for
auction; discussed the auction process that the City now follows;and asked Council for a motion and vote
to approve the items listed as surplus.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilman Conroy, that the items
presented were considered surplus for auction. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and
Councilman Conroy
Mr.Barlow also discussed budget calendar invitations and other calendar invites being sent out to Council;
and provided a process update on the Olympic sized swimming pool project for the replacement of the aqua
park
Councilman Blazi asked what the progress was from FDOT on the possibility of a traffic light at the
intersection of US 1 and Turgot Avenue, and Mr.Barlow replied that FDOT agreed to do a 24 hour a day
study for seven (7) consecutive days; it looks like the study will happen sometime in April; discussed
coordinating the study to occur while there are several events scheduled; and discussed other initiatives to
advocate for that area.
12. CITIZEN CONLMENTS
Gene Emter, 513 Portside Lane, congratulated the City concerning the culmination of years of effort
dedicated to getting the Edgewater Community Redevelopment Area(CRA)approved.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Mitch Honaker, Deputy City Clerk
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