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10-06-1980 - Public Hearing/Regular -, ~" ... . v 'I CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING October 6, 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 (Late) Present Present The purpose of the Public Hearing was the adoption of the final budgets for 1980-1981 for the City of Edgewater. The City Clerk read the individual revenues and expenditures of the General Fund Budget, the Water/Wastewater Budget and the Refuse Budget. There were no questions or discussion from the audience on any of the budgets. ADJOURN Councilman Rotundo made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:37 P.M. CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 6, 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 INVOCATION Silent SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Christy requested his name be added to Coordinators Reports (none) for the minutes of September 29, 1980. Councilman Asting made a motion to accept the minutes and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 04":".1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO because he was absent. 7 ~ ~ v y ~ BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Ledbetter questioned the bill from John Bevel for labor for the new fire house. Councilman Asting questioned the bill from James Phillips for supplies for the new fire house and the bill for fencing for the ballpark. Mayor Christy questioned the bill from Triangle Services for refuse collection. Councilman Asting made a motion to pay the bills and Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO because he was absent. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from the Attorney General regarding his opinion on Ordinance 110, amending Section 2. The summation stated the City could not absolutely prohibit horses on the City streets. There was a discussion concerning Ordinance 110 and State Statute 316. City Attorney Woods suggested we leave well enough alone in view of the fact that Statute 316 regulates traffic on the City streets. Councilman Asting made a motion to have the City Attorney prepare an amendment to Ordinance 110 to comply with the Attorney General's opinion. After further discussion Councilman Asting withdrew his motion. The City Attorney made a recommendation to abolish Ordinance 110 since the Statute 316 regulates traffic within the City. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to rescind Ordinance 110 and Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Ms. Rich asked the Council if the Ordinance pertained to privately owned horses or a group of horses, such as for parades, since there are: no-bridlepaths ~ithin.theCity. Mayor Christy stated it pertained to horses owned privately, that special permits were issued for parades. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. City Clerk Nancy Blazi read a letter from Coronado Paint Company stating their compliance with the law concerning the pit for dumping chemicals that was questioned by Mr. Gross at the meeting of September 29th. She stated she had also written to the DER as requested by the Council, but no answer had been received. There was no further action or discussion by the Council on the matter. The City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Patrick Hurley, City Planner, effective October 9th, which thanked the Council for their past cooperation. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to accept the resignation and Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Cameron made a motion to have the City Clerk write a letter of recommendation and appreciation for a good and outstanding job done by Patrick Hurley for the City of Edgewater. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Council minutes 10/6/80 -2- -. .. 'i <J Mayor Christy reminded the Council Mr. Hurley had nothing to do with getting the grants for the City and he objected to the letter. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Christy and Councilman Ledbetter voted NO. The City Clerk read a letter from Dan Nolan resigning from the Planning Board, effective immediately. Councilman Cameron made a motion the City Clerk write a letter to outstanding service to the City. motion. to accept the letter and requested Mr. Nolan for appreciation of his Councilman Ledbetter seconded the Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COORDINATORS REPORT Councilman Rotundo - stated the Police Chief would like to bring the situation with the size of numbers proposed for the patrol cars before the Council. Police Chief Baugh submitted samples of 5" and 9" numbers to the Council and explained that the 9" size was not readily available. He requested the Council's permission to use smaller numbers. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to use numbers 5" in size and Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Councilman 6" numbers too small. looks good Cameron reminded the Council his original motion was for which was questioned by members of the audience as being He stated the:one pabrol car that has been numbered already with the 9" numbers. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1 with Councilman Cameron voting NO. Councilman Ledbetter - none Councilman Cameron - none Councilman Asting - reported on the savings of gasoline consumption by the police cars since the elimination of the Indianapolis Plan. He also addressed a statement to the candidates covering political signs. There was a discussion concerning political signs and those not in compliance with the law. Police Chief Baugh stated the reason for the savings of gasoline was due to' one man less on the day shift. City Attorney Woods - none City Clerk Nancy Blazi - Read a letter from Gene Harris, addressed to the Chief of Police, concerning his neighbor trespassing on his property and demanding enforcement to remove debris. It was noted action on this request has already been completed. The City Clerk reminded the Council of the upcoming dinner of the Vol usia League of Municipalities and that reservations must be made by October 9th. The City Clerk requested a date from the Council for the bids to be completed in advertising for a trailer. It was agreed the bids must be received no later than November 7, 1980. Council Minutes 10/6/80 -3- ~ ~ y Mayor Christy - requested the Council to set a meeting to discuss the PBA contract. It was agreed this meeting would be on Wednesday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Christy requested the audience vote NO for Proposition 4 on the ballot, discussing what it would do to the tax structure if it passed. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution 80-R-180. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ON OCTOBER 21, 1980; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Asting made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-73 by title only. AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1980, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, TO THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE GENERAL FUND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Asting made a motion to adopt this Ordinance on an emergency basis. Councilman Cameron seconded the motion. Mr. Opal questioned if there would be another reading of the ordinance. Mayor Christy stated it would not be necessary if voted on an emergency basis. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy stated he was voting yes providing the City did not get a cutback in revenues. The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-74 by title only. AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE WATER/WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1980 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 TO THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE WATER/WASTEWATER SYSTEM BUDGET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Cameron made a motion to adopt this Ordinance on an emergency basis and Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Again Mayor Christy stated he was voting yes and hoped the City got the money. The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-75 by title only. AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE GARBAGE/SOLID WASTE SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1980 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 TO THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF THE GARBAGE/SOLID WASTE SYSTEM BUDGET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Minutes 10/6/80 -4- . ~ ~ . . , . ).. ~... \ y ~ -councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt the Ordinance on an emergency basis. Coun~ilman Asting seconded the motion. .... '" -Councilman Rotundo questioned the fact if this would be enough money to operat.e_the d:p~t.\lents and if not what woul,d _the~d~. _ _ ___ It was suggested using" Federal Revenue money if this happened. Upon roll call the mot.'ion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Rotundo and Mayor Christy voted NO~ OLD BUSINESS The City Attorney requested a week extension on his opinion regarding the Merit Board. The Council consented to a postponement. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Bill Meitzler - stated the I.V.E. is sponsoring a public meeting interviewing the candidates on Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 P.M. and requested use of the community center with rostrum and audio facilities. The Council consented to the use of the facilities for this purpose. Ms. Miller - questioned the fact a letter sent to City Hall concerning the Police Department had not been brought to the Council meeting. She stated the people of Edgewater should be consulted regarding their opinion of the Indianapolis Plan. The City Clerk stated she would search for this letter NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURN Patsy L. McCann Councilman Ledbetter at :00 P.M. /~ //. Councilman Cameron made a motion to adjourn and seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned Minutes submitted by: ATTEST: - / u~#'9t::o L'j Councilmanl/ ~. ~ '0{ r c; U ~ / :!J.d I, ~ ~ {J;~ V'",Councilman' 1~~, y-i \ APPROVED THIS /.? - DAY OF \ October, 19:0"/ U I ~ '71~ Mayor k~ City Cle~ '" Council Minutes 10/6/80 -5-