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07-20-1981 - Regular ~ u CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1981 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Robert H. Christy called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order at 7:00PM in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman David Ledbetter Councilman wilbert Pendleton Councilman John Wilbur City Attorney Clay Henderson City Clerk Nancy Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh City Manager Joe Mitchell Present Excused Present Present Present Present Present Present Present There was a silent invocation and the salute to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Pendleton made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1981, which was seconded by Councilman Wilbur. The motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS The City Manager introduced Mike Avery to be recommended for appoint~ ment to superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Sue Koser, the new secretary to the City Manager, and Ric Scarce, the new reporter for the News & Observer, were introduced by the City Manager. REPORTS There was no representative from the Board of Governors present so the subject of the rental of the Community Center was tabled until the August 3, 1981, meeting. The City Clerk read the information from the Zoning and Planning Board regarding zero lot lines. Mayor Christy suggested that with zero lot line, each unit should have its own septic tank or each unit will tie into the city sewer line. Councilman Wilbur made the motion to add that each unit must have its own sanitation system. The City Attorney stated that this will come before the Zoning and Planning Board. Councilman Pendleton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to instruct the Attorney to include the addition that each unit have its own sanitation system in the ordinance revision, Councilman Wilbur seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS Next was the ratification of the Parks & Recreation Supervisor. The City Manager stated under the new budget this unit will be called Buildings and Grounds Department. The City Manager introduced Mike Avery and recommended he be appointed with three months' probation. Councilman Wilbur made a motion we go along with the City Manager's request. Councilman Pendleton seconded it. Councilman Ledbetter questioned the salary to be paid. A short recess was called for the City Clerk to get the salary information. The starting salary would be $10,400. The motion carried 4-0. J o o Water conservation and development fees were the next topics. Mayor Christy questioned Terry Wadsworth, Supervisor of Public Utilities, regarding the consumption of water and if the voluntary cutback has helped. Councilman Pendleton suggested there was some confusion on the issue and that it might be helpful to have the City Clerk read just the part of the ordinance to be invoked. The City Clerk read that section. Mr. Bill Cross of Briley, wild responded to questions from Mayor Christy. Mayor Christy then opened the floor for discussion. Comments from audience regarding water conservation: Mr. John Wilkinson of Ocean Avenue questioned the cutback hours and feels: they are much too restrictive. The City Manager responded that 9 to 6 might be quite satisfactory. Mr. Robert Witzig of Queen Palm asked at what point they will lift the restriction. The City Manager responded that it is not up to the Council, but the District. Mr. Witzig asked how many more inches before the St. Johns' Water District will call it off. Mr. Harry Wild of Briley, Wild responded that the Water Management District doesn't know. Councilman Pendleton questioned Mr. Wild regarding time limits set in other areas. Frank Opal of Florida Shores stated he sees nothing wrong with it but the hours. Councilman Pendleton made a motion that the hours be 8AM to 6PM for 60 days. Councilman Wilbur seconded The motion carried 3-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO. The next topic was impact fees. Mr. wild explained the engineering study made regarding the current fees for water and sewer connection. The City Manager suggested that specific criteria be made available to reach a new impact level. Councilman Wilbur stated he would like a workshop on it. Mr. Wild advised he is working with the City Attorney and the City Manager and will take into account the various questions asked and will come to a workshop with detailed information we will be able to react to. The City Clerk suggested the date for the work- shop not be set until Briley, Wild gets back to us to advise the information is ready. Mayor Christy advised a workshop would be set up when the information is ready and he could call a special meeting if necessary. COMMUNICATIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Manager read a letter from Terry Wadsworth regarding the Pelican Cove Lift Station which stated deficiencies previously noted had been corrected and it was recommended that it be accepted. Councilman Pendleton made a motion that we accept it and Councilman Wilbur seconded it. Discussion followed regarding the motor and the pump. Councilman Ledbetter suggested each member of the Council have a letter to that affect. Mayor Christy suggested tabling this until the next meeting and get the letter of information. Councilman Wilbur with- drew his second. Councilman Wilbur then made a motion to table this until the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Ledbetter. The motion carried 4-0. The City Manager brought up a requested change to give administrative authority to make selective rulings. Reference was made to employees that are out due to injury at this time. The City Attorney advised it should be brought before the Merit Board before the Council takes action on it. Councilman Wilbur made a motion that the City Manager take it to the Merit Board, seconded by Councilman Ledbetter. The motion carried 4-0. City Council Regular Meeting 7/20/81 -2- o CJ Councilman Pendleton brought up again the recommendation from the Zoning and Planning Board regarding item D, nurseries and day care centers. Discussion followed regarding the zoning and the special request to move the nursery school located presently on U. S. #1 to take away the safety hazards from traffic. Attorney Henderson advised that only Mayor Christy or Councilman Ledbetter can make a motion to reconsider the vote by which it failed. Councilman Led- better made a motion to put item D back on. Mayor Christy advised he would have to step down from the chair in order to second it. Mayor Christy then seconded the motion. The vote carried 4-0. The City Attorney advised that now it was reconsidered, the City Attorney had to be instructed to include nursery schools and day care centers as long as they comply with State standards. Councilman Pendleton made the motion and Councilman Wilbur seconded it. The motion carried 4-0. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Bill Phinney of Edgewater presented his views regarding the growth of the city and commented on rumors being spread regarding his personal life. Councilman Pendleton made a motion to adjourn, Councilman wilbur seconded it. The meeting was adjourned. Lura Sue Koser ~=-=-~/ Mayor ~ .i; ///~. ~Counci1man ~ zLF Minutes submitted by: C l..'f" ". ~\ t,...f. I r""' ''''''''A. ,.., " . C' ~~ :'-.1'..' /" ::. ~~ft~.. _..... ~_ 0f' - ,,,,=, ~. -~ i' ~ r~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~'h ~ ~ u ~ - - f" I :'"11== :'~'J\~\~ .....- ~~.l ,.........~\.. ~~ .. ' ~ t:,,' "" . 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