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CITY OF EDGEWATER
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
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REGULAR MEETING
October 19, 1981
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Mayor Christy called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. In the Community
Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert H. Christy
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman David Ledbetter
Councilman Wilbert Pendleton
Councilman John Wilbur
Present
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Excused
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City Atty. Clay Henderson
Police Chief Earl Baugh
City Clerk Nancy Blazi
City Mgr. Joseph Mitchell
Present
Present
Present
Present
There was a silent invocation and the salute to the flag.
Mayor Christy opened the Public Hearing for discussion of Ordinance
81-0-37 which concerns the extension of the limited area for permitted
uses in the B-2 Zone along the F.E.C. right-of-way between 20th and 30th St.
There were no comments from the audience.
The next item for discussion at the Public Hearing was Ordinance 81-0-38
which concerns the parking of emergency vehicles in residential areas.
There were no comments from the audience.
Mayor Christy closed the Public Hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Councilman Wilbur motioned to approve the minutes of
October 5, 1981, seconded by Councilman Lodico. Upon roil call motion
CARRIED 4-0.
The City Manager requested that the Council reconsider the minutes of
Sept. 28, 1981. Mayor Christy said that the minutes had been voted on
and they should remain as not accepted. The City Attorney said that
these minutes could be brought back for another vote since this is the
historical record of the City.
Councilman Lodico said that the minutes of Oct. 5, 1981 reflect the
corrections that the Mayor complained about in the Sept. 28th minutes.
He motioned to accept the minutes of Sept. 28, 1981, seconded by Councilman
wilbur.
There was some discussion concerning the correction of the minutes and
the motion by Councilman Lodico.
Councilman Lodico again motioned to accept .the minutes of Sept. 28, 1981
as they have been corrected. Councilman Wilbur seconded this motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-1. Mayor Christy voted NO.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS - Councilman Wilbur motioned to pay the bills, seconded
by Councilman Lodico.
Mayor Christy questioned bills for $719.00 (Council Chamber chairs) ,
$70.00 (installation of map in Chambers), $56.00 (Subscription for Utility
Dept. Supv.) $1,118.00 (dumping fee, Refuse Dept.) $482.00 (Fla. League
of Cities dues) $324.00 (technical books for F & A).
Upon roll call the motion to pay the bills CARRIED 3-1. Mayor Christy
voted NO.
COMMUNICATIONS - Letter from Zoning and Planning Bd. concerning their
recommendation on the parking of emergency vehicles in residential areas.
The Board voted unanimously to permit the parking of emergency vehicles
in a residential area only when sucfu vehicles are on call by the City of
Edgewater for emergencies. Mayor Christy said this should be taken into
consideration when the ordinance is voted on.
Letter from Zoning and Planning Bd. commending the City Attorney for the
outstanding work he has been doing with the Board.
Letter from Fulton Real Estate requesting removal of easement on certain
property owned by Marge Fulton. There was a discussion by the Council
concerning this easement and another easement on the same property. ~
Councilman Pendleton motioned to authorize the attorney to draw up t}
necessary ordinance vacating this easement, seconded by Councilman W
Upon roll call motion CARRIED 4-0.
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MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Lodico asked the Mayor about the meeting he
attended in DeLand. Mayor Christy said that he had already spoken to
the Council about the Courthouse Annex in New Smyrna Beach. However,
he has also spoken about the kennels that were proposed on the outskirts
of Edgewater. The application to the County to build these kennels has
been denied.
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Mr. Frank Opal, Florida Shores, read a letter to the Council that he had
written to the News and Observer which the newspaper has not yet published.
The letter concerned Mayor's lawsuit, allegations against the City Manager,
etc. The Council objected to the personal names that Mr. Opal referred
to and the Mayor reminded Mr. Opal that it is against the Charter to
make personal references. Mr. Carmen Montesan~ , Florida Shores, told
the Council he had taken pictures in Florida Shores and he would see them
in Court. Mr. Kenny Clinton, Florida Shores, asked about the extension
of cable television into Florida Shores. The City Manager said that he
had been in contact with the Teleprompter people and letters have been
written to ask when the schedule is for extending lines into Florida
Shores. This should be done in 1982 and the question still remains when
they will start this. It is up to the main headquarters and we are
waiting for an answer.
There was a discussion concerning the franchise. Mayor Christy requested
copies of the franchise agreement for all Council members.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman
Lodico. The meeting was adjourned.
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Minutes of Council Meeting
October 19, 1981.
Minutes Submitted by:
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.. ORDINANCES The City ~orney read Ordinance 81-7. AN QRDINANCE
"?'> AMENDING SECTION 606. (d.l) OF THE ZONING ORDIN NCES, APPENDIX A, CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO EXTEND THE LIMITED
AREA FOR PERMITTED USES TO THAT AREA ZONED B-2 ALONG THE F.E.C. RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 20th ST. TO 30TH ST. REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Second Reading).
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Councilman Pendleton motioned to adopt this ordinance, seconded by Councilman
Wilbur. Upon roll call motion CARRIED 4-0.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 81-0-38. AN ORDINANCE DEFINING EMERGENCY
VEHICLES AND EXEMPTING SAME FROM PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS WITHIN THE
CITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to deny adoption of this ordinance, seconded
by Councilman Pendleton. Upon roll call motion CARRIED 3-1. Mayor
Christy voted NO.
Councilman Wilbur stated that he did not want to adopt this ordinance
because after requesting that the Council give some relief from parking
restrictions, Mr. Montesano instituted a lawsuit against the City.
Councilman Pendleton said that he had not had sufficient time to study
the effect this ordinance might have on the parking of other vehicles
in a residential area where there might be complaints from neighbors or
not enough room to park the vehicle. We might be opening the door to
something we may have to correct later on. Councilman Lodico said that
he felt this could be considered spot zoning. Mayor Christy said that
he voted to adopt because he thought the Council was in agreement on this
emergency ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The City Manager read a letter from the Governor to
the Edgewater Fire Dept. commending them on the performance of their duty
during the Crane Swamp Fire. Mayor Christy requested that the original
letter be given to the Fire Department for their records. The City
Manager also read a list of the new officers of the Fire Dept. effective
Nov. 1, 19 81.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to authorize the attorney to draw up a resolution
naming the new officers for the Fire Dept., seconded by Councilman Lodico.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. This resolution will be presented
for adoption at the November 2, 1981 Council meeting.
The other item before the Council concerning the Fire Department was the
new contract with the County for FY 1981-82.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
for the City, seconded by Councilman Pendleton. Upon roll call motion
CARRIED 4-0.
Fire Chief Severance spoke to the Council thanking them for the support
they have given to the Fire Department during the past year. He also
specifically mentioned the Police Dept. and Dispatchers, Richard Iasimone,
mechanic, the City Manager, Debbie Sigler, Accounts Payable, the other
City Departments, Terry Wadsworth, Earl Copeland, Nancy Blazi, City
Attorney and all the citizens of Edgewater who have supported the Fire
Department.
A letter from Terry Wadswbrth, Sup~rvisor of Utilitie~, was read concerning
the water break at wildwood Subdivision on 9/24/81. Mr. Wadsworth
explained that this break was caused by the contractor while attempting
to upgrade the condition of the drainage canal and that the contractor
was assuming the cost for repair and water loss.
NEW BUSINESS The City Attorney discussed the civil action brought by
Carmen Montesan~ against the City. The charges are against the building
department and the police department and both supervisors have assured
the attorney that these charges are false. The attorney needs Council
authorization to defend this suit.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to authorize the City Attorney to do what is
necessary in this matter, seconded by Councilman Pendleton. Upon roll
call motion CARRIED 4-0.
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