02-18-1982 - Special
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CITY OF EDGE WATER
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
February 19, 1982
In the absence of the Mayor, Vice Hayor Pendleton opened the meeting aL1:30 P.M.
in the Edgewater Community Center. The purpose of the Special Meeting was to hear
a presentation from Briley, Wild & Assoc., City Engineers, concerning a pilot sewer
program in Florida Shores.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert Christy
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman David Ledbetter
Councilman Wilbert Pendleton
Councilman John Wilbur
Excused
Present
Absent
Present
Present
City Atty. Clay Henderson
City Manager Joseph Mitchell
City Clerk Nancy Blazi
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
Present
Present
Present
The City Manager told'the Council that money was available in the budget for this
experimental project. He intro1duced Mr. David Porter, representative from Briley,
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Mr. Porter presented a slide program showing the two types of sewer installations,
gravity and low pressure. He explained the cost difference and the advantages of the
low pressure system. He pointed out the fact that there are many areas in Florida
Shores where the soil is not suited to septic tanks and many home owners have serious
problems. The proposed low pressure system is a less expensive solution to the problem
of providing sewers in those areas where septic tanks can eventually create serious
health hazards. Briley, Wild believes that there is a good possibility of obtaining
either state or federal funds for future projects of this type.
There was a lengthy discussion and question period among the Council and those
present in the audience. The project area selected for this experimental program
is Needle Palm, east, Royal Palm, west, 16th St., north and 20th st., south. This
area has the type of soil that is not best suited for septic tanks and it is also
near the sewer plant which would cut down on the cost of line extensions. The
City Manager cautioned against putting too much emphasis on cost per home owner since
installation would be done on a case by case basis and the cost would vary. For the
experimental progr~n there would be no initial installation charges to the home owners
in the project area.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to authorize Briley, Wild to proceed with the pilot project
using funds earmarked for this program, seconded by Councilman Lodico. Motion CARRIED
3-0.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to authorize Briley, Wild to prepare a proposal for the City
concerning a grant application, seconded by Councilman Lodico. Motion CARRIED 3-0.
Councilman Wilbur motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Nancy Blazi
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