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10-20-1980 - Regular ~. -} . C,J u ~ \\ CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1980 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman David C. Ledbetter Councilman James H. Cameron Councilman Neil J. Asting City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Nancy F. Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION Silent SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Asting made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 8, 1980 and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Asting made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1980 and Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Rotundo made a motion to approve the bills for payment and Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Councilman Rotundo questioned the Fred Browning invoice and it was explained this was for sub-contracting for the new fire house. Mayor Christy questioned the Moreland Chemical and Orlando Safety Supply invoices. It was stated the chemicals were chlorine and trisodium phosphate and the other for an air pack. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a statement to the Mayor and Council regarding the adjusted millage rate from 5.968 to 7.273 mills by the County. This was for information only and no further action was taken by the Council. City Clerk Nancy Blazi read a letter from the Department of Environ- mental Regulation concerning Coronado Paint Company. It stated the pond in question is being monitored by the Department for their permit application. No further action was taken by the Council. Mr. Jack Ascherl addressed the ,Council regarding the rate increase by Prudential for group health insurance for City employees. He requested permission by the Council to obtain rates from other sources before the contract is to be renewed. u '-J Councilman Asting made a motion to nominate Jack Ascherl Agent of Record for the City to secure additional rates for group insurance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. There was a brief discussion regarding giving other agents an opportunity to obtain rates however it was noted that Mr. Ascherl is qualified and competent. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Montesano regarding a license complaint and the Building Official. Mr. Montesano stated that Mr. Murphy indicated he could not continue doing body work and painting cars at his present location even though he had been doing so since 1964. There was further discussion by Councilman Ledbetter, Chief Baugh, Mayor Christy and City Attorney Woods concerning the license and the fact that it could be a "Grandfather" sitmation of allowing him to continue his work at that location under the present license. The City Clerk was requested to check into the license and advise the Council at the next meeting. Mr. Montesano also requested Chief Baugh to investigate and report on a trailer improperly parked in the 2800 block of Lime Tree Drive, as brought to his attention earlier. Chief Baugh stated the trailer had been investigated and was properly parked on the property. He submitted a copy of the Ordinance confirming the trailer was legally parked on the property. The City Clerk read a letter from Fulton Real Estate regarding an overage in their water bill. After a brief discussion the City Clerk was requested to review their previous water bills to obtain an average rate before rendering a decision regarding the overage and considering a reduction in the bill. A letter from Mr. Wadsworth, Water Systems Supervisor, (was read by the City Clerk. His recommendation to solicit bids for 700 ft. of additional PVC pipe and fittings was discussed. Councilman Asting made a motion to solicit bids for the 700 ft. of additional pipe and fittings and Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO. The City Clerk read a letter from Robert Cloer requesting consideration for the vacancy on the Board of Governors. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to appoint Mr. Cloer to fill the vacancy on the Board of Governors. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy questioned City Attorney Woods if the Merit Board menilier- ship ordinance is legal. The City Attorney stated he felt the Ordinance should be changed by referendum and s~nce the Merit Board is to meet on October 29th this should be back on the agenda for November 3rd. COORDINATORS REPORT Councilman Rotundo stated the Police Department had been without air conditioning for two weeks and the unit is beyond feasible repair. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to purchase a new 2~ ton air conditioner for $1,125.00 and this was seconded by Councilman Cameron. Council Meeting 10/20/80 -2- ~ . u u Ms. Webber questioned the guarantee and servicing contract on the present unit. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to bring back a modified Indianapolis Plan, including the vehicle be used only to and from work; no vehicle be used for personal pleasure; vehicles to be used by off duty police for emergency use; maintenance and cleaning of the vehicles to be done by the officers; and all service and repair done by the City barn. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. There was discussion regarding including this in the Police Manual or making a separate ordinance. The City Attorney stated an ordinance would not be necessary, that it should be the responsibility of the Chief to discipline the men of his department. There was further discussion that this Plan was not included in the recent budget and the Police Department received assistance from various departments in the past because they had operated beyond their budget. Mr. Cloer, Mr. Williams, Ms. Webber and Mr. Woodsey spoke in favor of the modified plan. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Cameron and Councilman Asting voted NO. Councilman Ledbetter - none. Councilman Cameron - informed the Council that repair work has begun on Riverside Drive. Councilman Asting - none. The City Attorney stated he was concerned regarding the burning .of trash within the City and ,the warning from,the DER~ He indicated this is a Council problem and action should be taken. Mayor Christy reminded the Attorney the City has gone out for bids for a new trash truck and he and the City Clerk could contact the DER for a special burn permit until the bids are received. Attorney Woods stated the City Clerk would be unable to certify the availability of funds even when they are returned. City Clerk Nancy Blazi - discussed the renewal of the communications equipment service agreement with Diversified Electronics due November 1st. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this matter for further study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rotundo. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the City of New Smyrna Beach City Manager requesting an executed copy of Resolution 3-80. The City Attorney stated that Resolution 80-R-135 establishing the boundary lines between New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater had been signed by the Council and the City Clerk should send Ms. Beckham a copy. The City Clerk requested the Council to set a time for a closed PBA meeting to discuss salaries. This was set for 5:00 P.M. October 21st.. She also reminded the Council they should meet at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 22nd to canvass the primary election votes. Council Meeting 10/20/80 -3- ~ ~ u u Mayor Christy - read an article concerning cancer in relation to water chlorination. He stated he has taken samples of the local water supply to be submitted to the Board of Health for analysis of chlorine and lime content. Mayor Christy commended City Clerk Nancy Blazi for the job well done on working with the budget and asked the Council for a vote of confidence in her ability. The Council and the audience gave Ms. 'Blazi a round of applause. RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCES None OLD BUSINESS Police Board - Councilman Asting made a motion to form a Police Board consisting of one patrolman, three retired police officers and one private citizen without police experience. The purpose of the Board would be to coordinate between the public, the Council and the Police Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cameron. There was a brief discussion regarding establishment of this board. Upon roll call the motion DID NOT CARRY with a vote of 3-2. Councilman Cameron and Councilman Asting voted YES. City Attorney Woods again recommended the establishment of a Code Enforcement Board as provided by the Florida Statutes. He requested the Council give this serious consideration to correct zoning and sign violations. Mayor Christy said he was bringing this matter to the attention of the meeting at Bal Harbour before the Florida League of Cities. He will report on boards of this nature that have been adopted by other cities. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Cloer spoke on voluntary assistance for clearing park undergrowth. He requested the use of Councilman Cameron's land clearing equipment for this purpose. . Councilman Cameron stated he would be happy to donate the use of his equipment for this purpose. Ms. Webber wanted to know if the mosquito control did not clear the undergrowth from the schools and parks. Mayor Christy stated they were working with the City when possible but their equipment has broken down and some is too large for the job. Ms. Webber questioned the City Attorney if he was requesting a new board for a police committee. The City Attorney stated this was an enforcement board which:'iscneeded to handle-code violations. It is not a police committee. , Ms. Rich ~poke regarding her approval of the modified Indianapolis Plan and questloned the power failure this past week. Chief Baugh stated the failure was due from an automobile accident. Council Meeting 10/20/80 -4- . .. . u o Mayor Christy reminded the audience to vote for the candidate of their choice in the Primary Election tomorrow, October 21st. Mr. Wilson stated he wanted to thank the Police Chief for clearing up the problem with the garbage. He felt the Sanitation Depf. ..is doing their job and the Police Department is doing their job. ADJOURN Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Cameron. The motion CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Patsy L. McCann ATTEST: c~/+ - 7b " Approved this c:? 7 -day of Mayor Council Meeting 10/20/80 r- --) ~ ~~~ ~r~ ~ ~ ~ -1/ ~ ~ >-,.. ... Councilman . ..... 7-L~e ~ i.~ councilma~ -5- ~ c.,J ~ . ~ -<-, CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 22, 1980 Vice-Mayor Rotundo called the Special Meeting, according to City Charter regulations, to order at 4:00 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center for the purpose of canvassing the votes of the Primary Election held on October 21, 1980 and also for counting the absentee votes for the Primary Election. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman David C. Ledbetter Councilman James H. Cameron Councilman Neil J. Asting City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Nancy F. Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh Excused Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Also present were the City Election Inspectors. The total votes cast for each position were read and recorded. The election officals opened and counted the absentee ballots. The total votes counted and recorded.were as follows: Neil J. Asting Frank E. Opal Pat Walker John T. Wilbur 269 403 64 618 The City Attorney read Resolution 80-R-183. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ON OCTOBER 21, 1980; REPEALING ALL RESOLU- TIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-0. The City Attorney read Resolution 80-R-184. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION FOR COUNCIL SEATS FOR ZONES 2 AND 4 IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 4, 1980; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Cameron made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-0. Councilman Councilman Ledbetter Minutes submitted by: ~'-- Nancy F. Blazi NFB/pm ATTEST: c~~ / ~. APPROVED yns 3. 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