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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURN
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Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adjourn and Councilman Lodico
seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by:
Patsy L. McCann
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