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01-19-1981 - Regular ~ ~) ~1 Q c CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1981 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman David C. Ledbetter - Councilman Wilbert C. Pendleton Councilman John T. Wilbur City Attorney Clay Henderson City Clerk Nancy F. Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION Rev. Boggs of the Edgewater United Methodist Church gave the invocation. SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Lodico made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 1981 and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO due to his absence. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Pendleton made a motion to approve the bills and accounts for payment and Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a request from the Fire Department for permission to send twelve men to a seminar in Daytona Beach. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to approve the request for the seminar and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS & COMMITTEES Councilman Lodico - received a request from the Shuffleboard Club to repair approximately $1,500 in damage, of which they would supply one- half and the City was requested to pay one-half. There was a discussion regarding who owns the land, buildings and who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the courts, as well as who is allowed to use the facilities. It was stated the City owns the land and buildings and the City Clerk was requested to research the agreement for use of the courts. This matter will be reported by the February 2nd meeting. Councilman Ledbetter - none. . , ~ . ~ u Councilman Pendleton - reviewed the need for additional personnel In the administrative office. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to hire a secretary for the Mayor, to be included with the Planning Department budget. Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. There was a brief discussion regarding the use of the funds from the Planning Department budget which are designated for comprehensive plan. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1-. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO. Councilman Pendleton discussed the need for a replacement for a girl going on pregnancy leave and designate someone as deputy city clerk. The City Clerk stated she would like to wait to designate someone as deputy city clerk since Susan Wadsworth would not be going on leave of absence for awhile and someone needs to be trained. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to hire another secretary for the office staff and Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to designate Nancy F. Blazi as City Clerk, now that her probationary term of 60 days has passed, and increase her salary to the same as the past City Clerk was making, $13,500.00 per year. Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Pendleton stated in the near future he hoped to publish a personnel guide for the employees in City Hall to outline their jobs. He also suggested a workshop for the Council and the City Hall employees so they could tell the Council their jobs and duties. He would like to have other supervisors submit the duties of their employees through their coordinators for the Council's review to help make improvements in the departments. v'\Y Councilman Pendleton recommended a method of proper identification for ~. City employees, either cards, uniforms, shirts, etc. with the name of . the person and the department. Councilman Wilbur - stated he would like to hold his report of the workshop with Briley, Wild and the plant tour until after the workshop on the 20th. Councilman Lodico - suggested having the personnel budgets for their own departments only because full disclosure is not necessary for other than their own department. Mayor Christy - presented the details for aerial photographs of the City and recommended the City purchase these photographs. There was a discussion regarding the fact in aerial photographs you could not see underlying structures below the trees. There was further discussion concerning the map the City had requested Dan Cory prepare. A purchase order was issued in April, 1980 for this. The Mayor said Mr. Cory was writing a letter to the City concerning this matter. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to table this matter until the next meeting for further details. Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board requesting a workshop be held to discuss the comprehensive plan. The Council set February 17, 1981 at 1:00 P.M. as the date for this workshop. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -2- '~ . ~ , . ~ u The Planning Board further requested the Council set two public hearings to prepare for the Comprehensive Blan. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to hold a public hearing on Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Employees recommending Richard F. Iasimone of the Street Department as their Merit Board representative. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to appoint Richard F. Iasimone as the Merit Board representative for the City employees and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read a clarification summary of the applicable Florida statutes on the subject of public participation at Council meetings. The Mayor reviewed the results of the Boards and Board Member Workshop held at 1:00 P.M. today. The following was discussed: Board of Adjustments - members to remain the same, with the exception of patricia Walker who has hadiexcessive absences. Since it would take a public hearing to dismiss Mrs. Walker, the City Clerk was requested she contact her to see if she would consider resigning from the Board. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to reinstate Lewis Lupinek to the Board of Adjustments for a period of three years, which was seconded by Councilman Pendleton. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Board of Governors - members to remain the same, ,with the exception of Alvin Kruse who has had excessive absences, and adding Horace King, Jr. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to appoint the present members, Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Hardock, Mr. Nerber, Mr. Dean, Mr. McEver and Mr. Gross, and add Mr. Horace King, Jr. Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Building Code Board - has not had a meeting in October, November and December because of no quorum, and members should be removed for just cause. There was a discussion regarding the members of the Board because of their neglect and refusal to meet. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to dismiss Mr. Pilch, Mr. Harris and Mr. Cole from the Board and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. The City Attorney clarified that all five members should be removed and there was further discussion regarding this matter. Councilman Wilbur withdrew his motion and Councilman Pendleton withdrew his second. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to remove all five members from the Board because they have not had a meeting for three months and have refused to meet. Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to appoint Mr. Hall, Mr. Troutner, Mr. Austin, Mr. Vanzin for a term of two years and Mr. Bouchard for a term of three years to the Building Code Board, seconded by Councilman Pendleton. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -3- ~ " 7 ~ u Industrial Board - named Mrs. Mackie, Mr. Jones, Mr. Witzig and Mr. Kane to be replaced. Those selected to be on the Board were Mr. Siciliano, Mr. Brogan, Mr. Richardson, Ms. Massey, Mr. Duby, Mr. Zigman, Mr. Ott and Mr. Breuilly, with two other vacancies. The City Attorney, relating to Resolution 8l-R-5, stated ten days had been given until the effective date of the resolution so husband and wife combinations could resolve whether they would like to stay on one board or another, therefore recommended the matter be tabled. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table a decision on the Industrial Board members until the resolution was effective. Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Library Board - members to stay the same, and Mrs. Rice needed to be reappointed. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to reappoint Mary Rice for one year and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. There was a discussion regarding the term of office and Councilman Wilbur amended his motion to signify a three year term. Councilman Lodico amended his second. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Merit Board - members to stay the same, with the exception of Mr. Iasimone being added and it was stated Ann Klecan had indicated she was going to resign. Mayor Christy requested the Council table this decision for Board members until Ms. Klecan had resigned. The Council agreed to wait until her letter had been received. Planning and Zoning Boards - the Council discussed the consolidation of these boards. The City Attorney said this could not be done on an emergency basis and a public hearing must be held. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to instruct the attorney to draw up an ordinance for the combination of these boards. Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the combination of the Planning and Zoning Boards at 6:45 P.M. on February 2nd. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Lodico made a motion for the Planning and Zoning Board to contain nine members appointed for a period of two years, to expire January 1, 1983. Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy called a short recess. The Mayor clarified the fact there were no decisions made at the workshop held at 1:00 P.M. today regarding the Boards and Board Members. The Boards and Members were discussed, however the only decisions made were tonight at the meeting. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -4- ~ ~ o u COMMUNICATION The City Clerk presented a Home Occupation License for Ever-Redi Home Maintenance and Repair at 2403 Vista Palm. The Council questioned Mr. Novack regarding the plumbing services offered and if this included septic tank cleaning. Mr. Novack stated it did not include'septic tank cleaning. The City Clerk was requested to check with the Building Official to see if the services specified were allowed. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to grant the Home Occupation License and Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a request from M & P Photographics at 109 New Hampshire for a Home Occupation License. After a brief questioning of the owner Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to grant the Home Occupation License and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Robert J. Dixon, Sr. commending the efforts of the Police Department in the efficient manner suspects were apprehended in a recent burglary. Mayor Christy recommended a copy of this letter be put in each of the Officers' personnel file. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-7 by title only. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK NANCY BLAZI TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND TO BE AN AUTH- ORIZED SIGNATORY ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING MAYOR ROBERT H. CHRISTY, VICE MAYOR JACOB LODICO, ACTING MAYOR JOHN WILBUR, AND TEMPORARY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SUSAN J. WADSWORTH TO BE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-8 by title only. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICHARD F. IASIMONE TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE MERIT BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-9 by title only. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PRO~IDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -5- -," :. o o The City Attorney read Resolution 8l-R-lO by title only. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEWIS LUPINEK TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Lodico made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 8l-R-ll by title only. A RESOLUTION REMOVING EDWARD PILCH AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD FOR CAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adopt this Resolution as read and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 8l-R-12 by title only. A RESOLUTION REMOVING GENE HARRIS AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD FOR CAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adopt this Resolution as read and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 8l-R-13 by title only. A RESOLUTION REMOVING FRANK HALL AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD FOR CAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt this Resolution as read and Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 8l-R-14 by title only. A RESOLUTION REMOVING DOUGLAS COLE AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD FOR CAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt this Resolution as read and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-15 by title only. A RESOLUTION REMOVING JOSEPH TROUTNER AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD FOR CAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to adopt this Resolution as read and Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -6- " , . ~... . , ~ ~ The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-16 by title only. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. There was a discussion regarding the length of time for the appointment of the members and Councilman Ledbetter withdrew his motion and Councilman Lodico withdrew his second. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this Resolution to enable the City Attorney to incorporate the proper appointment times. Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 81-R-17 by title only. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARY RICE TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES Mayor Christy stated Ordinance 80-0-80 was advertised as a second reading, however the Council had requested a workshop on Tuesday, January 20th for further study. The City Attorney stated the Ordinance had been advertised for citizen input and suggested the Council allow the audience to speak. Mr. Witzig and Mr. Vasquez raised their hands to speak on the Ordinance, however Mayor Christy reminded them they had been escorted from a previous meeting and the Council did not see any reason to allow them to speak at this time. Walter Gross stated because the Ordinance was being reworded by the Attorney he felt the workshop date was too soon to be beneficial. The City Attorney said the Ordinance needed to be refined before enacting and citizen input would be helpful. The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-82 for a second reading. AN ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $87,868.00 IN FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. There was no discussion from the Councilor the audience. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adopt the Ordinance as read and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -7- "" ..~ o o 1 I l" . The City Attorney read Ordinance 81-0-3 for the second reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL MEET ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. There was a brief discussion regarding rescinding the present ordinance establishing council meetings and reverting back to the City Charter. There was no audience discussion. Councilman Lodico made a motion to adopt the Ordinance on an emergency basis and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Chtisty reviewed the petition by the citizens concerning an alternate truck route from 16th Street. Police Chief Baugh said the report was not complete regarding the right-of-way on 16th and Hibiscus because a survey is in progress at this time and he will have to advise the Council at a later date when the information is available. NEW BUSINESS None MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Asting questioned the City Attorney and asked him to read the Florida Statutes pertaining to public participation at meetings. The City Attorney read Florida Statutes 166.041 covering this subject. Mr. Asting questioned the Council as to what the emergency was for the Ordinance passed tonight. The City Attorney stated the Council deemed it necessary for the Ordinance to be passed on an emergency basis. Walter Gross spoke on the Board of Governors Meeting last week and the motocross proposed track. He requested the cooperation of the Mayor and Council to proceed with this project. He also requested Mr. Al Blazi research the existing track in Ormond Beach. The Mayor requested the Board of Governors submit a letter to the Council with their recommendations. Mr. Phinney questioned the Council as to how the audience is to notify the Mayor they wish to speak on a subject without being disruptive to the meeting. Mayor Christy said the audience should raise their hand when they wish to speak and he will recognize them. Mr. pilch asked if the Resolution passed tonight did not take effect for ten days concerning the Building Code Board would there be a meeting on Tuesday. The City Attorney said the Resolution passed had removed all the members of the Board and unless necessary there would be no need to meet this week. Council Meeting 1/19/81 -8- ~ .. ~ t. .t. . .:\ .. ' , ~ ADJOURN (.) Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Lodico seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Patsy L. 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