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EUGEWATER 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 7,2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. 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 Gary Conroy
Also Present: 3- City Manager Tracey Barlow,City Clerk/Paralegal Robin Matusick,and City Attorney
Aaron Wolfe
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AR-2016-1592 Regular Meeting-February 1,2016
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve the February 1, 2016 Minutes. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2016-1593 Special Meeting-February 25,2016
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve the Minutes of February 25, 2016 Special Meeting. MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
a. AR-2016-1564 State of Florida's Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Residential
Construction Mitigation Program(RCMP)-Public Outreach Material.
This Presentation was received and filed.
b. AR-2,016-11571 Proclamation presented to Edgewater Public School for earning the AdvancED
STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathmatics)Certification
This Presentation was received and filed.
3.a. Proclamations Presented Outside Chambers-None at this time.
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4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, discussed adding a concessions building to the proposed
renovations for Whistle Stop Park.
Alan Rathbun, 131 Highland Avenue discussed replacing the City's water pipes in the Highland
Street area.
Rollene Potemski, 3331 Mango Tree Drive, discussed the loss of property due to the canal adjacent
to their property sinking.
Eric Rainburt, 2225 Fern Palm Drive, discussed obtaining assistance applying for grant funding for
Kook 386; and stated that there are grants to assist children in need programs that can be applied
for by a municipality's police department.
Paul Romanoski, 1872 Umbrella Tree Drive, discussed traffic, and the need for sidewalks in Florida
Shores.
Joseph Highsmith, 1915 Orange Tree Drive, discussed sidewalks, and conducting an on-line
sidewalk survey, with results of 76 votes for, and 24 against.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Ignasiak and staff discussed reading the resolution found in Agenda item 8.n into the record
and then making a motion to reschedule the Agenda item to a "date time certain".
Councilman Blazi requested to move Agenda Item 8h. to the beginning of Agenda Item No.8., just
past the Consent Agenda.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Bennington reported: the art work in the chambers looking great; Edgewater
changing at a rapid rate, and the need for sidewalks; and stated she is proud of Edgewater
Elementary for out shining all other schools.
Councilman Blazi reported: on his distribution of the "Go Parks" brochures, and thanked staff for
their efforts in producing them in sufficient numbers; attending: the Chili Cook Off he was a part of
the interview process for the STEM certification Review Board for Edgewater Public's STEM
program, and discussed the certification process; the CAP meeting; SEVCC monthly meeting;
SEVCC Coffee Connection held at Launch Federal Credit Union; attended the police officer awards
ceremony, and discussed Joshua Raver being selected as officer of the year; thanked City
departments and staff for all of the help with the Bobcat carnival; participated in the WSBB live
remote Go for Parks initiative; read for the After School Program at the YMCA; and conducted a
Public Service announcement for the Go for Parks initiative; former police officer Chris DeRosa
contacted him and discussed his hardship, and that he touched base with the City Manager for an
update, and he asked Mr. Barlow to provide an update to the Council.
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Mr. Barlow reported: the reason Officer DeRosa was released from duty was not being physically
able to perform his duties; he was offered other open positions that he was qualified for, and chose
not to accept any of those positions; he received a check for a little over $17,000 of accruals; at the
same time he is being provided long term disability insurance; and he is working with the pension
board to see if he is qualified for an early pension.
Council and staff discussed reasons he was not retained until the Pension Board determined his
pension eligibility; Council needing to set a precedence that is fair for all employees; doing the right
thing; lukemia not being job related; being offered two positions with the City and denying them;
keeping him on the payroll until his disability is decided; not discriminating against other employees;
cancer treatment and FMLA; Council setting a time limit for how long an employee is kept on the
books if they cannot perform the duties of their position; the Council not having say so in the daily
operations of the City; going through the proper process to determine what benefits he is, or is not
entitled to, and the City's obligation; six (6) months not being considered to be a rush on deciding
when Mr. DeRosa would be terminated; not performing his duties as a police officer under
accreditation standards; the Council not making empathy decisions, and representing residents; the
City's liability if he was kept on after a doctor's determination that he could no longer be a police
officer; keeping him on the books until March 31, 2016; why Mr. DeRosa did not accept a position
that would provide a salary and benefits rather than turning down employment; the Charter, the City
Council not being involved in day to day operations, and what happens if the Council does interfere
in the City Manager's duties of hiring and firing of employees; the City having kept him on for five
(5) months from the determination that he could not work as a police officer; receiving $17,000 in
February; working with Mr. DeRosa to expedite the process, and to be a resource for him; and that
as soon as the City has all of the pieces assembled, the process will be quickly completed
Councilman Conroy recognized City employees Tom Armstrong, Fredrick Smith, and Lucas
Bradshaw for going above and beyond their assigned duties, by taking the initiative to call and
request a wellness check on his mother, and Councilman Conroy presented each of them a $50 gift
card to Dustin's Bar-B-Q restaurant from his family.
Councilman Conroy reported: on something new he started, "Coffee with your Councilman" and
discussed the Council perhaps initiating the program on a monthly basis; discussed his actions in
referendum, and stated residents who are registered supporting the "Go for Parks" of gtstered as NPA are able
to vote on just the referendum; and that he is going to be at voting Precinct 904 all day on Saturday
in support of the referendum.
Mayor Ignasiak reported: addressing the Edgewater Home Owners Association on the bond
referendum; Edgefest and Chili cook off; attending the Volusia County Roundtable, where they
discussed the battle between Daytona Beach and Volusia County over the Homeless housing issue,
and that all other issues on the Roundtable Agenda have been tabled He attended the Mayor's
breakfast, where they discussed the new discussion involving using existing sources to fund homeless
housing; he addressed the NSB Edgewater Kiwanis club meeting and the NSB Realtors Association
board meeting the following day to discuss the "Go for Parks" bond issue, and received enthusiastic
endorsement from both; attended a bond refinancing meeting and gave Finance Director McKinney
kudos for saving the City money; attended the police officer awards ceremony; being part of a
presentation of a certificate of appreciation from the police department for Doctor Castro, who does
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thousands of dollars of work for the City's K9 unit every year, absolutely free of charge; went to the
Elks, the American Legion, and the AMVETS to endorse the "go for Parks' referendum, which is the
talk of the community, which he feels in one of the best things to come around in Edgewater for
families and children for years;and discussed the Bobcat carnival.
Councilwoman Power reported: attending the police awards banquet, congratulated those that were
selected to be recognized, and stated that Sergeant Hazelwood was recognized for 25 years service
without a single sick day, and that she was very happy to be a part of the ceremony; and discussed
the shift schedule for the voter referendum.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Conroy pulled all Consent Agenda items for discussion.
a. AR-2016-1556 Approval to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from a Sole
Source provider as part of the 2015 AFG grant
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve the
purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from a Sole Source provider as
part of the 2015 AFG grant.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
AR-2016-1562 Volusia CountyPublic Works Mosquito Control Letter of Authority
Q
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, discussed the retention pond behind his home, algae, and
mosquito control.
A resident discussed the possibility of stocking retention ponds with algae eating fish.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Volusia County Public Works Mosquito Control Letter
of Authority referencing AR-2016-1562. 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-2016-1566 Aqua Park Swimming pools fill assistance for the New Smyrna Beach High
School CUDA Swim Team.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council discussed: not setting a precedent of giving a business something we do not give to
residents; if there was anything on the horizon on getting a new pool; the NSB CUDA Swim Team
being a non-profit organization; if there was going to be a dissenting vote, then Council should
continue the discussion, but if not, then the floor should be opened to citizens; past experiences with
other organizations and making a case by case decision; and Council members coordinating with the
City Manager before meetings for clarity of issues, so as to not extend the length of meetings.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Eric Rainburt, 2225 Fern Palm Drive, discussed the Council making quasi donations.
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
the Aqua Park Swimming pool fill assistance request for the New Smyrna Beach High
School CUDA Swim Team referencing AR-2016-1566. The MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
d. AR-2016-1581 City Hall Roof(Bid#ITB 16-BD-004)Award to AWS Roofing
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: the number of times City Hall roofs have been fixed; the sway between
the low bidder and high bidder, and the vendor meeting having to meet bid specifications; the
construction industry picking up, and the effect on project costs; and being able to observe AWS's
work, as they are currently putting a new roof on the gazebo right up the street from City Hall.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
the City Hall Roof Bid #ITB 16-BD-004 Awarded to AWS Roofing from Edgewater,
Florida referencing AR-2016-1581. 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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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
h. 2016-0-19 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-19- Amending Chapter 15(Streets and
Sidewalks) of the Code of Ordinances to include Section 15-7(Roadside
Memorial Program).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-19 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: complaints that have been lodged with Code Enforcement, and whether
their actions have been more reactive or proactive; permanent memorials as compared to temporary
memorials; the memorial planning process; Florida Department of Transportation having signs in
the right of way; memorials providing the opportunity to educate our children; losing a child being
the most horrific thing a parent can experience and roadside memorials; locations in Edgewater
where other roadside memorials are located; Chapter 10 of the City's ordinance and staff needing
direction; time limit for temporary roadside memorials until a permanent memorial can be
established; grieving and time limits; issues with having a bench in the right of way; locations of
memorials; other communities having ordinances prohibiting things in the right of way, but having
issues with how to address roadside memorials; how far Council wants to go with regulating
roadside memorials; the pros and cons of establishing a roadside memorial ordinance, and City
guidelines and restrictions; time being more of an issue than having a roadside memorial; types and
purposes of roadside memorials; and Council having the responsibility to set parameters.
Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing.
Council, staff and the following residents, discussed various aspects of and suggestions for
amending Chapter 10 of the City's ordinance to include roadside memorials, and staff needing
direction from Council to proceed:
Kevin Sasowski, 2624 Royal Palm Drive
Eric Rainburt, 2225 Fern Palm Drive
Euria Sutliff, 1299 Bolton Road
Michelle Tuck, 2225 Fern Palm Drive
Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing.
City Manager Barlow discussed the draft ordinance review process; asked for Council direction to:
establish an ordinance; amend Chapter 10, allowing roadside memorials to be in the right of way; or
to come back with a roadside memorial ordinance using the discussed criteria and ideas as a model;
and that the City has precedence over all right of ways, even those communities that have a HOA.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington to table Ordinance No. 2016-0-19
until the May 2016 Council meeting.The MOTION Failed due to the lack of a second.
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A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve the modification of the ordinance for Section 15-7 to include a roadside memorial
program; modify it to strike "d" being the memorial sign for one year, to not have that
as a part of the ordinance, in other words no time limit; add language to "c" that there
will be several options; and that the family can work jointly with the city on that.
After discussion,Councilwoman Bennington withdrew her second.
After discussion, the City Council agreed to the following amendments to Ordinance No. 2016-0-19,
and to have the ordinance brought back before Council for second reading:
a. Placement of roadside memorials shall be in accordance with the protocols as set forth herein.
b. A request for a roadside memorial sign shall only be to memorialize an unexpected tragic
accident with loss of life. No such sign will be permitted to memorialize a person if such death is a
result of a crime committed by such person intended to be memorialized.
c. An application for a memorial sign shall be submitted to the City of Edgewater Environmental
Services Department. A request shall only be accepted by the following immediate family members
of the deceased: parents, sisters, brothers, spouse, children or grandparents.
d A standardized memorial signs will be designed, constructed and installed by the City or a
designated representative. Each sign shall be installed by the City at a safe location as determined
by the City in the vicinity of the incident. The memorial sign may not be placed at the exact location
of the crash site due to restricted space, right of way, abutting property owner issues or other
constraints. Only one sign shall be installed per incident. A memorial sign proposed for installation
in a residential neighborhood shall require the written permission of the residents whose property
abuts the streets where the memorial is placed.
(Staff to come back and Clarify memorial options - bench, sign, etc. - research 3 or 4 options. Some
areas may only accommodate a sign, etc., and that the final decision is at the discretion of the city.)
A memorial sign may be allowed to remain in place one year. At the end of the one year period the
sign will be removed. The applicant may take possession of the sign if he or she wishes (Strike the
time limit under Amendment D)
e. Any other additional decorations, ornaments, or additional memorial items on the sign or in the
vicinity of the incident shall not be allowed and shall be removed by the City.
f Non standard memorials consistent with signage, flowers, balloons, ribbons or other materials are
only permitted for a time period not greater than 7 days after the erection of the memorial. The City
will attempt to provide notification to any individual placing a non standard memorial in a street
right of way that such memorial must be removed. The City Manager or designee shall cause the
removal of the non standard memorial within 7 business days after notification of the non permitted
memorial existence.
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City Manager to combine E&F, and to change the "7"days to "14"days.
The City reserves the right to remove the memorial sign and/or any other memorializing material at
any time for any unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances.
g. Grandfathering- With the exception of existing non conforming memorials.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2016-0-19 with the listed amendments. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington and Councilman
Blazi
No: 1 - Councilman Conroy
Mayor Ignasiak called for a 10 minute recess at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Ignasiak reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
a. 2016-0-20 1st Reading-Ordinance No.2016-0-20-Charter Amendments
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-20 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
adopt Ordinance No.2016-0-20.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
b. 2016-0-04 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-04- Arthur Mowery, owner, requesting
annexation of.34±acres of land located at 125 Flamingo Road.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-04 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 Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2016-0-04. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
c. 2016-0-05 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-05: Arthur Mowery, owner, requesting an
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amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include .34+
acres of land located at 125 Flamingo Road as Medium Density Residential.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-05 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
approve Ordinance No. 2016-0-05 an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map to include .34± acres of land located at 125 Flamingo Road as Medium
Density Residential.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
Scrivener Error: The second reading of Ordinance No. 2016-0-05, will reflect the correct address in
the title.
d. 2016-0-06 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-06- Arthur Mowery, owner, requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .34+ acres of land located at
125 Flamingo Road as R-3 (Single Family Residential).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-06 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2016-0-06 requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to
include .34± acres of land located at 125 Flamingo Road as R-3(Single Family
Residential).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
e. 2016-0-07 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-07: James H. Barrett, owner, requesting
annexation of.40+acres of land located at 140 Godfrey Road.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-07 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2016-0-07, James H. Barrett, owner, requesting annexation of .40± acres
of land located at 140 Godfrey Road. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following
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vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
f. 2016-0-08 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-08: James H. Barrett, owner, requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include .40+
acres of land located at 140 Godfrey Road as Medium Density Residential.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-08 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2016-0-08, James H. Barrett, owner, requesting an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include .40± acres of land located at
140 Godfrey Road as Medium Density Residential. The MOTION was APPROVED by
the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
g. 2016-0-09 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-09: James H. Barrett, owner, requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .40+ acres of land located at
140 Godfrey Road as R-3 (Single Family Residential).
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 Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2016-0-09, James H. Barrett, owner, requesting an amendment to
the Official Zoning Map to include .40± acres of land located at 140 Godfrey Road as R-3
(Single Family Residential).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
2016-0-24 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-24; Modifying Section 1.02(Definitions)
by amending"Compensation"
Mr. Barlow stated that he cannot recommend approval of the ordinance as it is written, suggested
cleaning up some of the language, and sending the staff recommendations back to the General
Pension Board for their consideration.
City Attorney Wolfe stated that he agreed the ordinance is poorly wordy and contradictory in some
respects, and should be re-written for clarity.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
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direct staff to make recommendations for language changes that would provide clarity to
compensation definitions, and send their recommendations back to the General Pension
Board for consideration.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
j. 2016-0-22 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-22 - Modifying Chapter 11 (Business Tax
Receipts and Business Regulations) by Amending Article IV (Peddlers,
Solicitors Canvassers and Itinerant Merchants).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-22 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Council and staff discussed: Florida State statute already addressing the issue; the statute being
pretty liberal and lenient; current complaints about panhandlers; having to submit an application to
panhandle; scouting groups already having to obtain a solicitors permit; the legalities of adults
having to obtain a criminal history background check
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
adopt Ordinance No.2016-0-22.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
k. 2016-0-23 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-23 - Modifying Chapter 1 (General
Provisions) by Amending Sections 1-8 (General Penalty; Continuing
Violations).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-23 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
adopt Ordinance No. 2016-0-23, Modifying Chapter 1 (General Provisions) by Amending
Sections one(1)through eight(8).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
2016-0-28 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-28 - Modifying Chapter 12(Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions)by Creating Article VI(Public Property Camping).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2015-0-28 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 Ordinance No. 2016-0-28, modifying Chapter 12, Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions, by Creating Article VI, Public Property Camping. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
m. 2016-R-10 Resolution No. 2016-R-10 Approving a Wastewater System Facility Plan
Update
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2016-R-10 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
Resolution No.2016-R-10.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
n. 2016-R-11 Resolution No. 2016-R-11 Authorizing an Exchange of Land between the City
of Edgewater and Diversified Properties of Florida,LLC
City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2016-R-11 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation recommending to continue Resolution No.
2016-R-11 until the April 4, 2016 Council meeting.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, to Continue
Resolution No. 2016-R-11 until the April 2016 Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS -
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. A R-2016-1544 Daniel Watkins, owner, requesting the removal of 38-inch historic tree from
property located at 1410 Needle Palm Drive
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to
authorize removal of the tree, with the proper permitting, and to reimburse the Arborist.
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The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2016-1561 Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Law Enforcement
Agreement
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Law Enforcement
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
c. AR-2016-1573 Approval of the Contract with 4C's Trucking and Excavation, Inc. for the
Thomas Street Gravity Sewer and Stormwater Improvement Project - ITB
16-ES-001
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve
AR-2016-1573, approval of the Contract with 4C's Trucking and Excavation, Inc. for the
Thomas Street Gravity Sewer and Stormwater Improvement Project. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi
and Councilman Conroy
d. AR-2016-1584 Approval of a Contract with Quentin L. Hampton Associates, Inc. for
Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Thomas Street
Sewer And Stormwater Project
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Councilman Conroy and staff discussed documents that were not attached to the agenda item and
why.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to
approve the Contract with Quentin L. Hampton Associates, Inc. for Construction
Administration and Inspection Services for the Thomas Street Sewer and Stormwater
Project.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
Mrs. Matusick stated that she was contacted by Cynthia Turner, Indian River Elementary School,
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who asked if some of her students from grades 3,4, and 5 could come to May's Council meeting and
sing a few songs.
After discussion, Council concurred to allow them to perform at the beginning of May's Council
meeting
b. City Attorney
Mr. Wolfe stated that Council had previously approved for him to foreclose the code enforcement
liens on 108 East Pinebluff Drive; on February 4, 2016 the judge entered final judgement of
foreclosure, in the city's favor; the sale is set for March 31, 2106; the City's lien is approximately
$68,000; and the City will have a credit bid up to that amount.
c. City Manager
Mr. Barlow and Council discussed: the Workshop that was held on February 25, 2016, where they
discussed selling a portion of the Morgan property to the Linemans College, which he will bring back
a formal agreement for; in the mean time the City needs to hire a consulting survey engineer
company, Zev Cohen, to do a Wetlands delineation; and that it will costs the City about $21,500,
which will be recouped through the sale proceeds.
After discussion, the Council concurred to authorize the City Manager to move forward with Zev
Cohen to do a Wetlands delineation.
Mr. Barlow announced a Joint Economic Development meeting being held next week in the
Edgewater Council Chambers.
Mr. Barlow also discussed having new 24 signsg people that encourage not to smoke, and stated that
the City will start to install them next week at City parks near the playground area.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS-None at this time.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Mitch Honaker, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST: PROVED:
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Robin Mat3usick, City Clerk/Paralegal Mike Ignasiak, Mayor
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