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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
June 2, 1982
Mayor Christy called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. in the conference
area of the Community Center. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss
ongoing City policies and to make such decisions' as may be necessary in
such regard.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert Christy
Councilman Jacob Lodico
Councilman David Ledbetter
Councilman Wilbert Pendleton
Councilman John Wilbur
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
City Atty. Clay Henderson**
City Mgr. Joseph Mitchell
City Clerk Nancy Blazi
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
Present
Present
City Manager Mitchell said that the meeting had been called so that the
Council could get more detailed information concerning various projects
currently underway in the City.
Annexation Plans and Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Dan Nolan, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, spoke to the 'CouIiCllabout annexation plans. The
Commission is in the process of dO~Ilg research into the possibility of
annexing certain property on the southernmost boundaries east and west
of U.S. 1 which would eventually covering an area to ~Ariel Road. A list
is being compiled and the necessary paperwork is being prepared to start
the procedure of voluntary annexation. The Commission feels that some
additional annexation is needed to help keep taxpayers costs from increasing
as the cost of services increases. The Commission is also concerned about
possible developments allowed by the County that would not be in harmony
with the planned growth of Edgewater.
**Mrs. Mary Jane Henderson, Attorney Pro Tempore arrived at this time (3:10)
Mr. Nolan continued by noting that work is also being done to update the
Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Commission is currently working on updating
ordinances so they can be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. By
law, the Plan must be reviewed each year and amendments may be made to
change generalities in the plan into more specific plans for the future
growth of the City. All site plans are presently reviewed for compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Bill Cross, representing Briley, Wild, talked about the pilot sewer
program approved by Council. It will be necessary to so some field
investigations during the next couple of weeks but they should be ready
by mid July to go out for bids. This should prove to be a most successful
program and would be the least expensive method for expanding sewer services
into areas of Florida Shores where there is a problem with septic tanks.
2a* Mr. Terry Wadsworth, Supervisor of Utilities, informed the Council that
the project for completing water line extensions in. Florida Shores ~llould be
completed within the next 4 to 6 weeks. The wellsite work should be
completed by late August. Work was started last Tuesday and the estimate
is approximately 10 weeks.
City Manager Mitchell spoke about the interconnection between Edgewater
and New Smyrna Beach for water. The New Smyrna Utilities Commission
seems to feel that Edgewater should pay a fee for this rather than have
it set up on a reciprocal basis. It was suggested that a meeting be
arranged between the Utilities Commission and the Council to discuss this
project further and hopefully come to an agreement on a cost free basis for
both cities except for actual water used in an emergency situation.
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On paving projects in the City, Mr. Earl Copeland, Supervisor of Public
Works, reported on the sealing and paving work currently being done in
the City. The work is being done on certain streets within the City
using City funds. Mayor Christy asked that the work done in the Silver
Ridge area be rechecked because he does not feel that it was done properly.
In regards to the paving program in Florida Shores which involves three
streets in the area to be paved on a front foot assessment basis, the City
Manager recommended that the Council proceed with the original plan at
this time even though a possible bond issue has been considered. It may
be possible to include these streets in the bond issue once the report
is presented to Council. However, it would be advisable to continue to
work on the procedure necessary to implement the paving of selected streets
on an assessment basis.
Nr. Mit<i=hel<H.,_also spoke to the Council concerning the preparation of the
budget for the fiscal year 1982-83. The Council must give some guidance
on keeping taxes at the same level or changing them so that income can
be properly est~mated. The Manager will get together with the Supervisors
to review the pre.sentbudget expenditures and prepare a draft for Council
review. Unless the Council has different instructions, the same operating
organization as the City presently has with the same tax rate and utility
rates will be used to prepare the budget. There was some discussion
about the new sales tax. The Council discussed keeping taxes at their
present level and, if possible, reducing taxes. However, as the cost of
services expected by the community continues to rise, some adjustments
may be necessary. Mr. Mitchell will prepare a proposed budget on income
and expenditures by the end of July.
The Charter Cornnission initially had the new charter with two options to
present to the voters. The Supervisor of Elections had stated that this
could not be put on the machines in that manner. The Attorney has worked
out new questions that would give the voters the same option but could
be used on the machine. Question 1 - Do you wish to adopt the proposed
new City charter with four zones. Question 2 - Do you with to amend the
charter to have five zones. This proposed change will be ready for the
Monday night meeting.
Zoning Code and Map - the City Attorney is working on revising some of
the zoning code. The Zoning Map is ready for approval by the Zoning
Commission and then final approval by the Council. However, it appears
that the City might be able to reduce the number of different zones which
would help clarify the codes and also streamline the zoning map.
Parks and Recreation - The newly created Parks and Recreation Board will
meet this month. The Board will be asked to recommend a landscaping plan
for Menard Park.
Street Lights -Mr. Mitchell told the Council that the different departments
have been reviewing the requests for new lights and this procedure is
working very well. Currently, the staff is working only on a demand basis
and while all requests are not approved, there do not seem to be any
complaints on the decisions that have been made.
Need for Police/Ambulance Facilities - It is obvious that the police
and emergency rescue facilities are extremely overcrowded and do not meet
the present needs of those organizations. There have been discussions
with the Magnuson Corporation regarding the donation of land on U.S. 1
where the City could build new facilities. Mr. Don Testa, representing
Magnuson Corp., was present and it was suggested that a meeting be held
to talk about the possibility of this donation. If a new facility could
be built, then it would be possible to move some of the City Hall departments
into the present police facilities. This would improve conditions at
City Hall in regard to work space which would save the expense of a new
building for administration. Chief Baugh spoke about possible grants to
build police and ambulance facilities. sen.H~~in's staff is researching
these grants. Mr. Testa said that Magnuson Corp. is aware of the needs
of the City and any decision on property for the City really depends on
the developing of the shopping center in that area. The City Manager, the
Police Chief and the Mayor will meet with Mr. Testa for informal discussions
concerning the City's request for land.
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The Council discussed the Building Official's office and the numerous
complaints that have been received concerning some of the inspections
done by his assistant. Mr. Mitchell said that he was sure there
would be some improvements in that office in the very near future.
The Council also talked about the present contract system versus a
City employed Building Official. The cost of a full time employee
might prove to be more expensive then the present 50/50 agreement.
It would be necessary to review the cost of transportation, benefits
such as hospitalization, retirement, etc., prior to making any changes.
The Council will study this further at budget time.
Councilman Pendleton motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded
Councilman Wilbur. Meeting was adjourn~ed at ':30 :.M.~
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