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12-08-1980 - Regular , .. .... '\.,. ..., ..~ . ol . (.) (,,) '''1' CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 8, 1980 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman David C. Ledbetter Councilman James H. Cameron Councilman John T. Wilbur City Attorney Judson Woods 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 Rotundo made a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1980, which was seconded by Councilman Cameron. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Ledbetter and Councilman Wilbur voted NO due to absence. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to accept the minutes of the special meeting of December 3, 1980 and Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Ledbetter and Councilman Cameron voted NO due to absence. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Wilbur made a motion to approve the bills and accounts for payment and Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a petition from twenty-five citizens living in the approximate area surrounding the new Sundance Lounge concerning noise and parking problems. The City Clerk then read a petition from one hundred thirty-one patrons of the Sundance Lounge in response to the complaints. Mayor Christy clarified the position of the Mayor in reference to signing the permit to operate the lounge, stating Councilman Rotundo acted properly in the capacity of Vice-Mayor in his absence. (.J Q -; Police Chief Baugh was asked to speak on the complaints that have been made since the opening of the lounge. He stated there have been complaints concerning the noise, parking on the neighbors lawns and there has been an increase in accidents in the area. Mr. Perry, owner of the lounge, stated he was aware of the problems concerning the noise and that he is making every effort to correct this problem. He also is trying to purchase additional property to alleviate the parking problem. He indicated his willingness to work with the neighbors and feels the problems can be resolved. There was a lengthy discussion by the neighbors, consisting of Mr. R.B. Hall, Ms. Hite, Mr. Criswell, Mr. Spagnola, Mr. Maddox, Mr. Fabiszak, Ms. Criswell 'and Mr. Jingleski stating the many problems each of them had experienced. There were also questions by Mr. Lodico, Mr. Opal and Mr. Siciliano concerning the ordinances governing these complaints and possible solutions. It was suggested that the delivery trucks be kept from the residential streets. Mr. Phinney, Mr. Cloer and Ms." M~hill felt the situation and problems could be satisfactorily eliminated if Mr. Perry was given the opportunity to correct them. There was further discussion by the Council concerning the matter and suggestions for possible solutions. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to grant the Sundance Lounge two weeks to correct the complaints concerning noise and parking, which was seconded by Councilman Cameron. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor called a short recess of the meeting. Mr. Walter Gross addressed the Council concerning annexation. He stated that annexation only resulted in more crime, fires, garbage use, more water use, more traffic and overcrowded schools. He suggested (1) a three year moratorium; (2) establishment of a seven man board for review; and (3) a resolution requiring all property brought in under annexation to be governed by the same zoning regulations as the County. Councilman Cameron made a motion to adopt a resolution that any property annexed in the future to carry the same zoning classifications as adopted by the County. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. The City Attorney questioned the fact the County requires one unit per acre and stated this should be done on a case-by-case basis to be done consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There was a discussion concerning the benefits of annexation to the City and the subdivision ordinance. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO. The City Clerk read a letter from Frank Hall requesting the lift station power billing be changed to the City. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to send this request regarding the billing to Briley wild & Associates for a feasibility study. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the House of Representatives covering ordinances pertaining to the sale and purchase of precious metals. The Mayor referred to a recent article in the newspaper concerning the crime that is resulting from the demand for precious metals. It has been requested that receivers of this merchandise for resale be required to hold it five days to give the police an opportunity to check it out. Council Meeting 12/8/80 -2- -J . ' u ~ Councilman Rotundo made a motion to review the ordinances submitted by the House of Representatives and model an ordinance in the best interest of the City. Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Mr. Witzig stated the City already has many ordinances and needs only to enforce them rather than make new ones. The Mayor stated the new Code Enforcement Board would help in this respect. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk presented a Home Occupational License request from Rudolph Prochaska, 112 w. Park Ave. for general maintenance. There was a discussion concerning the fact the property might already be in a commercial zone. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to table the request for further study to establish the correct zoning. Councilman wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk presented a Home Occupational License request from Thomas Mikolas, 3115 Travelers Palm for service calls for heating and air conditioning. The request was tabled because Mr. Mikolas was not present to answer questions of the Council concerning this business. The City Clerk presented a Home Occupational License request from Gary Abrahamson, 16 Marilyn Drive for use of the phone in his sub- contractors business. Councilman Wilbur questioned Mr. Abrahamson on the storage of his supplies. Mr. Abrahamson stated other than the few he kept in his truck any others would be kept at the building site. Councilman Cameron made a motion to grant the license and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Gayle Harmon of EVER concerning the allocation of funds for a Hurst Tool. Ms. Harmon spoke on the advantages of having this tool for accidents and emergencies. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to get the money reappropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing to purchase the Hurst Tool and have a workshop on December 10th at 4:00 P.M. to discuss the reappropriation of funds. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk presented the William Wagner site plan for an addition to his commercial building. There was a brief discussion concerning the approval of the boards and the approval of the Fire Department. Councilman Wilbur made a motion to approve the site plans and Council- man Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 12/8/80 -3- u ~ COORDINATORS REPORTS Councilman Rotundo - none Councilman Ledbetter - none Councilman Cameron - none Councilman Wilbur - none City Attorney Judson Woods - said the ordinance establishing the Code Enforcement Board was being reviewed by the Council and if anyone had any questions to please call him at his office. City Clerk Nancy Blazi - presented a request from Mrs. Tipton to reduce the $3.74 penalty that was accumulated while waiting for the Council's decision concerning a previous utility bill. Councilman Cameron made a motion to waive the $3.74 penalty on the bill and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk reminded the audience of the Candidates' Night being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, December 12th. Mayor Robert H. Christy - stated some of the businesses in the City were having outdoor displays that were like flea markets. He requested the Council consider amending the present ordinance to include these displays. There was a brief discussion concerning the hardship this restriction could cause on the local merchants. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to incorporate outdoor displays into the flea market review being done by the Zoning Board at their meeting on December 9th. Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor spoke on a problem in Florida Shores where children have created bike ramps in some of the vacant lots creating a traffic problem and a dangerous situation for the children. The City Clerk was requested to send a letter to the Board of Governors requesting they locate a recreational area for the children to play. Mr. Walter Gross spoke on childrens' bicycle motocross possibilities for the City. Mr. Demuch questioned if the City was prepared for lawsuits if the City sponsored this. It was established the City does have insurance. There was a discussion regarding the Board of Governors not having enough members for a quorum to discuss matters. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to reappoint Joseph McEver to the Board of Governors. Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO. Councilman Cameron made a motion to appoint Walter Gross to the Board of Governors and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Meeting 12/8/80 . -4- .. .' v u RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCES None OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk read a letter from T. A. Wadsworth, Water Systems Supervisor, replying to the question as to why the City was purchasing additional PVC pipe. Mr. Gross thanked the Council for the information. The City Clerk read another letter from Mr. Wadsworth concerning dead-end lines in the City. Councilman Ledbetter spoke on the dead-end lines in the old part of the City and stated there was raw sewage going into the River. The Mayor said the engineers should give us the clearance on this matter. Mr. Gross stated the flushing of the dead-end lines was hurting the City, as well as costing the City money, approximately $6,000 per year. Councilman Ledbetter stated the engineers recommended a one inch by-pass line but it has never been done. Ms. Webber stated her line had not been flushed in almost a year. The Mayor requested the City Clerk to ask Mr. Wadsworth regarding this matter. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS None NEW BUSINES None ADJOURN Councilman Wilbur made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Patsy L. McCann ~- \\i. .~ 4- "f' .. ~c._ s \j cllman Council Meeting 12/8/80 -5- r I t . I . ~l . I t ATTEST: o Q ~~#a-LA- uncilman ~_(JA)~ ouncilm n . ~k ( IXr. ~ . fit- 'APPROVED THIS / f - DAY OF - DECEMBER, ].980. ....... ~ -~v ~~ Mayor Council Meeting 12/8/80 -6- pL ~