04-06-2015 - Regular City of Edgewater 104 N.Riverside Drive
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ERii Meeting Minutes
City Council
Michael Ignasiak,Mayor
Christine Power,District I
Gigi Bennington,District 2
Dan Blazi,District 3
Gary T.Conroy,District 4
Monday,April 6,2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,INVOCATION
Present: 5- Mayor Mike Ignasiak,Councilwoman Christine Power,Councilwoman Gigi Bennington,
Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman Guy T.Conroy
Also Present: 3- City Manager Tracey Barlow,City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel,and City Attorney Aaron Wolfe
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilman Blazi, to
approve the minutes of March 2, 2015. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
a. AR-2015-802 Regular Meeting-March 2,2015
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS!PLAQUES/CERTIFICATESIDONATIONS
Mayor Ignasiak read a Proclamation into the record proclaiming April 2015 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month, and urged all residents to engage in activities whose purpose is to strengthen
families and communities to provide the optimal environment for healthy child development.
a. AR-2015-687 Jeff Reaves, Principal of Edgewater Public Elementary School, to do a
presentation regarding the school Robotic's Program and other activities at the
school.
Jeff Reaves, Principal of Edgewater Public Elementary School stated that Edgewater is a strong
supporter of families in the community. Mr. Donal Bradley, a third grade teacher who has taught for
33 years, gave a demonstration on some of the dynamic things happening in the first year of the
schools robotics program. Principal Reaves discussed grants; students solving real world problems,
and collaborating in a team atmosphere; students attending continuing education courses to earn
International certifications for basic computers and Internet safely; current technology uses in the
classroom;and future improvements to their technology equipment and programs. •
The Council discussed technology improvements in education; and commended Principal Reaves,
and the robotics program for providing advanced technology equipment and training to Edgewater's
children.
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b. AR-2015-794 Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
by the Finance Director and James Moore and Company.
James Halleran, James Moore & Company, gave a presentation on Edgewater's independent audit
for end of year 2014. He stated that staff as in every year were very helpful, and went above and
beyond State requirements by preparing the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
the City submitted their CAFR to the Government Finance Office Association (GFOA); and as they
have for a number of years, received the GFOA Certificate of Excellence. James Moore & Company
gave the City of Edgewater an "Unmodified" opinion, which is the best the Company can give as
independent certified public accountants. Their unmodified opinion means that all of the City's
financial statements were presented fairly in all financial specs, which includes your financial
position, your results of operations, and the City's cash flows for the year ending September 30,
2014.
He discussed the types of audits that were performed; finding no material weaknesses in the City's
internal control over financial reporting this year, and none in the prior year as well; however, there
were two (2) significant deficiencies, both related to unusual transactions that occurred during the
year. The first transaction was a deposit on a fire truck; the fire truck not being ready for use by the
end of the year; and having to reclass4 the deposit as an asset. The second was the loan the City
took out from the storm water fund that internally got recorded as transfer between accounts; and an
adjustment had to be proposed to make sure it was recorded as a loan as Council had approved. He
stated that they had no comments on other matters, such as compliance; fraud and abuse; the State
audit on the City's grant; nor the Florida Auditor General's report on the City being compliant with
the Florida investment statute.
He provided a summary on the financial history of the City over time, going back from 2009 through
2014; stating that the Ciy. has continued to show improvement in the number of comments over that
time frame. Discussed the financial condition assessment of the City; which is looked at over time
and benchmarked with other cities, as being average or inconclusive, which means that the City is in
line with itself and the benchmarked cities; and that the City has received the same assessment rating
over the last couple of years.
He provided data discussing a big picture overview of where the City was for 2014; and stated that
overall for year ending September 30, 2014 the City was ri g ht on tar g et with the budget for the year.
c. AR-2015-799 Team Volusia update.
Denise Mott, Director for Business Development, Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
(TVEDC), and John Wannamaker, Team Volusia's 2014-2015 Chair, provided an update on
TVEDC's recruitment efforts; the five (5) stages projects go through during TVEDC's project
development process;and reviewed some of their current projects, and what stages they are in.
Ms. Mott provided an overview of the Site Location process, and discussed the importance of the site
selector having one (1) point of contact. She commented on how TVEDC can, and does, work well
with government officials to accomplish mutual goals of job creation and increased economic
prosperity throughout Volusia County.
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The Council and TVEDC staff discussed office space projects; TVEDC's economic development
focus for the City of Edgewater; key targets for Edgewater of light aviation, and manufacturing;
distribution, and growth along 195; and office projects coming in after industrial.
d. AR-2015-659 Presentation by Steve Harrell of Bert Fish Medical Center and Daryl Tol of
Florida Hospital
Daryl Tol, Florida Hospital System (FHS), CEO for the FHS Volusia/Flagler facilities, discussed
FHS facilities being in Volusia and Flagler counties since the early 1990's. He provided an
overview of FHS facility openings and operations in both counties; FHS's growth and plans for the
area; Volusia County not faring well in health care statistics; changes they are making by shifting
their health care philosophy; bringing more facilities to Southeast Volusia County; and being a
significant part of the community. He discussed talks to assume Bert Fish Medical Center into being
a part of the FHS network of care; expanding their health plan to the community; wanting to get to
the "a few miles from every home" philosophy in Southeast Volusia County; working with Edgewater
to determine what the best health care model is for fitness, wellness, and day to day health; and
being excited to be a part of Edgewater's future growth.
Steve Harrell, CEO, Bert Fish Medical Center (BFMC) gave a brief overview of BFMC, stating they
have been a part of the community and in their current location since 1954. He discussed the City's
focus on Economic Development and serving on the Edgewater Economic Development board;
BFMC being one of Edgewater's economic drivers; 67 percent of their workforce living in Southeast
Volusia County, with the majority of those living in Edgewater; and BFMC providing technical jobs
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for citizens. He stated that there is a commitment by the Southeast Volusia Hospital District to
continue to provide and expand those strong services to create that network of care; looking at the
affordable care act and at what is going on in healthcare today, it is important to be part of a
healthcare network; the many closing of hospitals similar to BFMC because they were not part of a
network; legislature affecting a hospitals level of funding; a commitment to expand services, and it
taking great cities like Edgewater who support healthcare with fire services, paramedics, and other
assets to make it work; and that having access to healthcare close to home is critical and saves lives.
He stated that BFMC is excited about moving forward with joining FHS; and discussed some of the
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challenges and benefits ofjoining the two organizations together.
The Council, Mr. Harrell, and Mr. Tol discussed the excellent services provided by BFMC; the
atmosphere (decor and furniture) at BFMC being something out of the 1950s; and the environment
people come into as being a vital part of healthcare. Mr. Tol stated that FHS is committing seven
million dollars a year for the next five (5) years to make upgrades to the emergency room, general
environment of the hospital, the hospital's surgery capabilities, and to adding more physicians; and
discussed the importance of physician growth at the hospital and Southeast Volusia County.
The Council, Mr. Harrell, and Mr. Tol discussed the excellent care that BFMC staff provides; and
being excited about the new look BFMC will have in the coming years. They also discussed previous
lifesaving medical calls made by Edgewater medical services personnel; possibly opening a medical
facility further south of Edgewater; future growth, and FHS being in the planning stages for medical
facilities in the entire Southeast Volusia County area; the need for healthcare in Oak Hill; and
bringing FHS's Community Care Program"to Southeast Volusia County.
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4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Linda Dauro, 1815 Date Palm Drive, discussed air guns and not using them on house pets; machines
and the effect on cell phone service and other utilities; and her experiences with requesting City
assistance in regards to problem neighbors in her area.
Linda Walsh, 731 Navigators Way, thanked the Council for reading her letters; wanted to discuss an
item that is already on the agenda;and was instructed to hold her comments until the item came up.
Chuck Martin, 205 Cherrywood Lane, discussed the positive news he heard during the meeting; the
good job that everyone is doing; positive signs of development and growth in the area; the City
heading in the right direction; Edgewater compared to other municipalities; and sign and facility
improvements.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Conroy reported receiving a call from a business man on Hibiscus Drive having a
trespassing issue concerning drones on private property, and the Florida Senate addressing the
problem; recognized Mr. Butch Bryson, an Edgewater resident, who has started a bicycle ministry
from the Friendship Community Church; Mr. Bryson and the Edgewater Police Department working
together to provide bicycles to those in need of transportation; and the disclaimer on the
Transportation Planning Organization's (TPO) agendas, and Edgewater possibly adopting their
disclaimer.
After discussion, the Council concurred to add a disclaimer similar to the TPO's to all of
Edgewater's agendas.
Mayor Ignasiak reported March as being a busy month; he attended the water round table for the
County; municipalities providing the County their prioritized water issues; and stated that the
County is in the process of consolidating those priorities into one County wide priority list of issues
dealing with water. He attended the County Roundtable meeting, where they are dealing with four
(4) major priorities; transportation, water, the homeless, and beaches; the County is starting to
determine directions, and to deal with issues; and that cities are being allowed to have their say, and
to bring issues in. He attended the D.R Horton ribbon cutting at Edgewater Lakes; the new sign
unveiling at Whistle Stop park; stated residents are excited and happy with the direction Council is
taking with the park; he stood in for Councilman Blazi at the YMCA pool project meeting to begin
looking at the preliminary issues like, costs, who will do the project, and how it will be financed; and
that they will bring that data to a follow on meeting. He attended Riverfest, which was a great time
that provided opportunities to meet people; a lot of business was being conducted, and contracts
were being signed; and that the weather was great, and everyone was happy with the event. He also
attended the community ribbon cutting for the Blue trails paddle at Menard-May park; the Volusia
League of Cities dinner in Deltona, where Keith Norden from Team Volusia Economic Development
Corporation made a presentation; the Edgewater Easter egg hunt, which was extremely well
attended and organized; he gave kudos to Finance Director John McKinney, and City Manager
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Tracey Barlow for doing such a great job of organizing the event, and resolving all of the problems
from previous years; commended Leisure Services Director Jack Corder, and his staff for all of the
improvements at Whistle Stop Park; discussed other park improvement recommendations made by
residents; discussed Port Orange's park improvements; and stated that he is excited and looking
forward to see what other recommendations staff brings back to Council for park improvements.
Councilwoman Power reported attending the F.A.I.T.H Action Assembly meeting on March 16, 2015,
where they discussed taking the box off City employment forms relating to past criminal activity;
issuing a civil citation instead of a ticket for a misdemeanor charge, which stays on their record
permanently; and the Volusia Safe Harbor homeless shelter. She stated that she was not thrilled with
the presentation used for that part of the meeting; discussed questions related to the presentation;
adding the homelessness issue to a future Council agenda; and stated that she did not feel they had a
concrete plan in regards to what they were asking cities to do. She attended the Edgewater Business
workshop, and discussed holding a second workshop on the weekend; and felt those who attended
were happy with the meeting. She stated that the paddle event was very fun; she completed the New
Smyrna Beach 'NSB) Mayor's fitness challenge on March 21, 2015, and is looking forward to
Edgewater's; she received a phone call from a resident who is not happy with the planes flying over
his house near the Massey airpark for 3 and % hours on Saturday morning; it was the second
comment she received on the issue; discussed the noise issues NSB had with their airport; and stated
it would be nice to know what the rules are.
The Council and staff discussed the Edgewater Mayor's fitness challenge starting on April 25, 2015;
assessments being conducted on May 2, 2015; BFMC partnering with in kind service work; Florida
Hospital showing they are taking their preventive medicine commitment to the community seriously
by making a cash donation; the City is still looking for additional sponsors; people can register
through the YMCA, or on line; the 10 week program not geared towards athletes, it is about better
health;and NSB's initial sign-up and finish numbers.
Councilwoman Bennington reported that she and Councilman Blazi shared a booth at Riverfest, and
that it was an experience to observe his salesmanship skills; Riverfest was well attended and very
successful; and she attended the Business workshop, and is glad the City is having another meeting
to garner further input before making any changes.
Councilman Blazi reported attending the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce meeting, where
there was a presentation on the Volusia Manufacturer's Association (VMA); the Joint Transportation
Summit; the Special Olympics Car show and Edgefest; a YMCA board meeting; FAITH Assembly
meeting, where he said "yes" that he would support the questions they had proffered; he clarified
that the meeting questions were worded to get an answer from a single elected official, not as a
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representative of their City; and he concurred with Councilwoman Power that they need to change
their tactics; and stated that there is another organization that has a different point of view, and he
looks forward to seeing what they have to offer for long term solutions towards homelessness. He
attended the Whistle Stop park workshop, which he thought was outstanding; worked the City booth
at the EXPO with Councilwoman Bennington; the ribbon cutting for the Edgewater community
paddle; the Business workshop; was at Edgewater Public when the VMA presented over $1,000 to
Edgewater Public School for their 3D printer; and prepared hotdogs for the YMCA pool opening.
During the EXPO several people, and as it has been seen in a lot of social media, expressed their
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dismay in NSB's decision to have non-NSB residents pay for off beach parking; he personally feels it
is an insult to the residents of Edgewater (their sister City); discussed drafting a letter to NSB or a
Resolution supporting the County's stance; and the County reminding NSB about ECHO grant
funding used to pay for some of their facilities, and the legality of charging Volusia County residents.
Mayor Ignasiak stated that he would discuss the issue with the NSB Mayor at the next Volusia
County Mayors meeting to see what direction they are taking before the Council makes any
decisions.
The Council discussed writing a letter; letting the County address the issue first; and many people
saying they will not frequent NSB establishments if they have to pay to park
After discussion, the Council concurred not to draft a letter to NSB until after Mayor Ignasiak
discusses the issue with the NSB Mayor, and until after the County has had the opportunity to
address the issue.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve the Consent Agenda.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
1'es: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
a. AR-2015-737 Police Department bicycle donations
b. AR-2015-790 Southeast Regional Marine Patrol Unit Interlocal Agreement
c. AR-2015-796 Municipal Code Corporation to Provide Utility Billing Services per City of
Ormond Beach Resolution No.2014-148.
d. AR-2015-798 Final Amendment from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
financial assistance under State Revolving Fund (SRF) Point Source Water
Pollution Control program for a final amount of $6,201,142 for the Waste Water
Treatment Plant Rehabilitation.
Butch Bryson 121 West Marion Avenue stated that bicycling has always been part of his life; for a lot
of people a bicycle is their only means of transportation; read the letter he sent to the Edgewater
Police Department;and discussed having ideas for bicycling events in the City.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2015-R-12 Resolution #2015-R-12: Advocating that the Legislature allocate Florida Water
& Land Conservation Incentive Funding to provide Infrastructure Supporting
Water Quality Projects within the City&County
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-12 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
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Mayor Ignasiak discussed the history and purpose for requesting each City adopt and send a
resolution advocating for the Legislature to allocate Florida Water & Land Conservation Incentive
Funding to provide Infrastructure to support water quality projects within the City& County.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Resolution No.2015-R-12.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
b. 2015-R-13 Resolution 2015-R-13: Approving the Joint Participation Agreement (IPA)
Amendment #1 between the City of Edgewater and Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for the Landscaping Improvement Project in the
medians on State Road 5(US #1) north of Falcon Avenue to north of Lamont
Street,FPN#426889-2-58-01
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-13 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Resolution No. 2015-R-13 the Joint Participation Agreement Amendment 1 with FDOT
and authorize you, the Mayor, to execute the Agreement with the appropriate budget
amendment.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor lgnasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
G 2015-R-14 Resolution 2015-R-14 Approving the Joint Participation Agreement (WA)
between the City of Edgewater and the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) for Landscaping Improvements in the medians on State Road 5 between
Volco Road and Boston Road; between Louisa Street and West Ocean Avenue;
between Lamont Street and 10th Street and on State Road 442 from Interstate
1-95 to US 1,FM#435465-1-58-01.
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-14 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation and provided a short project update.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Resolution No. 2015-R-14 the Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT and authorize
you, the Mayor, to execute the Agreement. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
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l es: c- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
e. 2015-0-01(2) 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-01; Gerald and Donna Nissen, applicants,
requesting annexation of.69±acres of land located at 207 Ranken Drive.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-01 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-01.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
f. 2015-0-02(2) 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-02; Gerald and Donna Nissen, applicants,
requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to
include .69± acres of land located at 207 Ranken Drive as Low Density
Residential.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-02 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-02.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
g. 2015-0-03(2) 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2015-0-03; Gerald and Donna Nissen, applicants,
requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .69± acres of
land located at 207 Ranken Drive as R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-03 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-03.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
h. 2015-0-09(2) Ordinance #2015-0-09: Text Amendments to the Land Development Code,
Article II (Definitions), Article III (Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and
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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 Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Ordinance No.2015-0-09.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
d. 2015-R-15 Resolution #2015-R-15 requesting authorization of a study to construct an
eastern connector from SR 417 in Seminole County to I-95 in Volusia County
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2015-R-15 into the record
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation and provided a short project update.
Councilman Conroy discussed his efforts with the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) to
get the study approved; requested Council members attend the next TPO meeting; discussed the
current Federal Transportation bill ending in May 2015, which may result in the funding no longer
being available; both he and Deltona Mayor John Masiarczyk are trying to get momentum moving on
the study; discussed reasons to extend SR 442;• and stated that the next TPO meeting is Wednesday,
Apri122, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., and is being held at 2570 West International Boulevard
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
Resolution No. 2015-R-15 and upon approval direct the City Clerk to transmit a Certified
Copy of the Resolution to the Volusia County Council and the River to Sea TPO. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
2015-0-06(1) 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).
For the record• Mayor Ignasiak disclosed that he had ex parte communications with Mr. Bohanon.
He and City Manager Barlow attended a meeting, at Mr. Bohanon's invitation, to try and resolve
issues that had been brought forward; and stated that he also went out and met with some of the
residents.
For the record: Councilwoman Bennington disclosed that she had ex parte communications by
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having a meeting with Mr. Bohanon
For the record: Councilwoman Power disclosed that she had ex parte communications by having a
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meeting with Mr. Bohanon
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-06 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Kenneth Bohanon, 2221 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, Attorney for the land owner
distributed handouts; made a presentation to discuss the request for annexation; and to address
questions that were raised during the Council's March 2, 2015 meeting. During his presentation he
discussed the need of additional storage in Edgewater; facility costs; projected taxes associated with
the facility; defined a Class A storage facility; the entry and exit only being on US 1; bringing jobs
and additional storage to Edgewater; projected Phase 1 development of the property; Edgewater
having increased set-back areas as compared to the County; discussed various plans for property
border esthetics; possible future expansion; reviewed an aerial overview of the Phase 1 area; the
property currently being zoned as R3;and current allowed uses for the property.
He addressed questions that were previously raised by discussing; crime; diminishing property
values; requests for walls; noise; floodlights; increased traffic; water displacement; wildlife; and
setbacks. He also discussed the benefits of bringing a new business to Edgewater.
The Council, staff and Mr. Bohanon discussed the current property being zoned R3 by Volusia
County; the applicant requesting annexation with a zoning of B3; additional property taxes being
added to the City tax roll; crime data; 24 hour operations versus typical storage facility hours of
operation; the facility not having electricity in each individual unit; commercial uses allowed in zone
R3; walls, and maintaining the landscaping around the facility; the property owner subjecting
himself to more stringent restrictions by annexing into the City; the annexation and storage facility
maintaining the integrity of Edgewater's business corridor as established under the Ridgewood
overlay; B3 zoning use of the property being more beneficial to the City than R3; the owners legal
rights to build anything that is permitted in accordance with the zoning of the property; the property
owner rescinding his annexation request and pursuing an application with Volusia County if the
annexation were approved, but not the rezoning; and not approving the annexation if Council
members know they are not going to approve the request for Rezoning.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Bruce Smith, 133 28th Street, is against the proposed development.
Dennis Moore, 2759 Alamanda Drive, is against proposed development.
Scott Nicholson, 123 28th Street, is against the proposed development.
Anne McDivett, 610 Portside Lane, requested Council consider the traffic impact when looking at the
next item on the agenda.
John Wheelock, 151 28th Street, is against the proposed development.
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Melody Stevens, 2738 Banyan Street, is against the proposed development.
Chuck Martin,205 Cherrywood Lane, is against the proposed development.
Richard Beckwith, 2763 Alamanda Drive, is against the proposed development.
Donna Nicholson, 123 28th Street, is against the proposed development.
William Santiago, 2756 Banyan Street, is against the proposed development.
The Council and Mr. Bohanon discussed jobs provided by a storage facility; addresses that were •
used in the property value data used in Mr. Bohanon's slides; how long the project planning has
taken, and the plan still not addressing resident concerns; $18,000 in tax revenue not being worth
adversely effecting residents quality of life; crime related to storage facilities; property value around
a storage facility; meetings and Florida's sunshine law; Mr. Bohanon's presentation being very well
prepared and doing his due diligence; the back portion of the proposed storage facility being a bad
fit for the neighborhood, and also out of character for the neighborhood; the proposed development
could be considered encroachment by a business into a residential neighborhood; and putting a
warehouse type of facility into a residential neighborhood, not being a good fit.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve Ordinance No.2015-0-06.The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 2- Councilwoman Power and Councilwoman Bennington
No: 3- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
j. 2015-0-07(1) 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.
Since the motion for annexation failed; this Ordinance was withdrawn.
k. 2015-0-08(l) 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).
Since the motion for annexation failed; this Ordinance was withdrawn.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS-None at this time.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. AR-2015-774 Edgewater Landings Homeowner's Association request that Florida Department
of Transportation reduce the speed limit along US Highway 1 between Pelican
Drive and Roberts Road.
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City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
The Council and staff discussed conducting the study by using a machine that uses a wire across the
road; requesting the Department of Transportation (DOT) conduct a traffic study; a previous
meeting where a DOT representative spoke to the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
about landscaping, and how it greatly reduces speeding violations; chronic speeders; the area under
consideration falling under the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA); reducing the speed limit of roads
similar to US 1, and how it actually led to more accidents and increased speed limit violations; how
most previous accidents in the area were due to drivers failure to yield the right of way; the benefits
of someone with traffic study expertise making a presentation to the Council; staying ahead of traffic
issues; development in the area increasing exponentially over the next few years; flow of traffic on
other portions of US 1 being a consistent 45 mph; lower speed limits helping individuals avoid
crashes and minimize damage caused by accidents; the Council entertaining the idea of having a
study done as soon as possible; a local business owner requesting the City do whatever they can to
help reduce accidents in the area; the difficulty of turning in the area; and the City doing whatever
they can to help Edgewater Landing residents alleviate the problem.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the meeting for public comment.
Linda Walsh, 731 Navigators Way, is for the City encouraging FDOT to lower the speed limit from
55 mph to 45 mph.
Jack MacCormack, 759 Navigators Way, is for the City encouraging FDOT to lower the speed limit
from 55 mph to 45 mph.
Wanda Cooper, 700 Navigators Way, is for the City encouraging FDOT to lower the speed limit from
55 mph to 45 mph.
Gene Emter, 513 Portside Lane, is for the City encouraging FDOT to lower the speed limit from 55
mph to 45 mph.
Anne McDivett, 610 Portside Lane, is for the City encouraging FDOT to lower the speed limit from
55 mph to 45 mph.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to provide
direction to Staff regarding the Edgewater Landings HOA effort to encourage FDOT to
reduce the speed limit on US 1 from Pelican Drive to Roberts Road from 55 mph to 45
mph.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2015-795 New Smyrna Beach High School Swim Team Booster Club request reduction of
utility rates for annual maintenance of Aquapark pool.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the meeting for public comment.
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Councilman Conroy discussed Volusia County School board's lack of financial support for extra
curricula activities; each group competing for neighborhood funding support; the swim team needing
the most in annual funds, maintaining the facility, and staffing Aqua Park; and proposed the Council
change the costs to zero dollars.
Mayor Ignasiak discussed swimming at Aqua Park; Aqua Park being all parent run and oriented; the
park financially struggling, and fund raising events; most of the children using Aqua Park come from
Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach; Aqua Park and the need for more swimming facilities all tying
into Councilman Blazi's work with the YMCA to bring more pools into Edgewater; and said he
would support amending the request to charge zero dollars.
City Manager Barlow recommended the Council consider putting a 200,000 gallon limit on the
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amount of water donated in the amended motion.
Finance Director McKinney discussed the City's Bond issuance restrictions and suggested donating
the first 200,000 gallons of water to the Aqua Park.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to use
the lowest tier water rate per Resolution 2014-R-18 for the New Smyrna Beach High
School Swim Team at Aqua Park as a donation (200,000 gallons is the donation, anything
over that is at the lowest tier).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
c. AR-2015-789 Historic tree removal request for a 43 inch live oak tree at 202 Wildwood Dr. •
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the meeting for public comment.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
permit the removal of the tree with the condition that the applicant pay a total of $475,
which will reimburse us for the arborist review and a $25 permit. 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 discussed the upcoming Volunteer appreciation luncheon, and Council
attendance; stated that she worked the Business EXPO and Edgewater's annual Easter egg hunt; and
stated that she would be out of office this upcoming Wednesday through Friday.
b. City Attorney
Nothing at this time.
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c. City Manager
City Manager Barlow discussed the Council and staffs upcoming trip to the City of Tavares; stated
that he and Glenn Storch met with FDOT regarding a section of roadway just West of 195 in front of
the Deering Park development; that section also being included in their Community Development
District (CDD), as a location they are required to do improvements; FDOT is going to recommend to
Tallahassee that they transfer jurisdiction to the City of Edgewater to assume the area into
Edgewater's right of way; and he discussed the benefits of the City having jurisdiction of the gateway
and median coming off South bound 195.
Mr. Barlow stated that he, Jack Corder, and Brenda Dewees met with the Interim President of
Daytona State College to discuss a connectivity proposal to connect the trail from Dale Avenue,
where the trail begins; going North, adjacent to the property the City just purchased for the future
Public Works site; into the New Smyrna Beach Daytona State College Campus property; and then
connecting at 10th Street. He also discussed the benefits of the connectivity to the City and to local
students attending college at the campus.
Mr. Barlow stated that he had reviewed the video of the March 23, 2015 Business Workshop;
discussed business concerns mentioned about banners during special events; ask if the Council was
on board with banner suggestions made during the workshop so he can have staff start working on
drafting amendments; commented on the workshop attendance, and various advertising methods that
were used by City staff to bring awareness to local businesses about the workshop; and asked for
Council direction on holding another Business Workshop.
After discussion, the Council concurred to hold another Business Workshop on Monday, May 18,
2015, at 6:00 p.m.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS-None at this time
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
�; AIiicn 1- raker, Deputy City Clerk
A-2 E,'T. APPROVED:
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Bonnie Wenzel, City Clerk Mike Ignasiak,Mayor
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