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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19,1984
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David Ledbetter called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Community
Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Ledbetter
Councilman Melbourne Wargo
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Neil Asting
INVOCATION, SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Present
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Councilman Jack Spencer
City Attorney Jose' Alvarez
City Clerk Connie Kinsey
Police Chief Douglas Betts
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Reverend Harvey Hardin gave the invocation and there was a salute to the flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND AND FINAL READINGS AND ACTION:
Councilman Spencer moved that the Public Hearings be opened. Councilwoman
Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 84-0-18 Annexing Fong Property - City Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance.
ORD. 84-0-18 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, LOCATED NORTH
OF RANKIN DRIVE AND EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO.1, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY
20.20 ACRES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 1-10 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT UPON ADOPTION CERTIFIED COPIES BE FILED
WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT IN VOLUSIA COUNTY, THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND
THE CHARTER REVIEW DEPARTMENT; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ledbetter asked for public
input. There were no comments from the audience. Councilman Spencer stated that
he's in favor of annexing the property and feels it will be to the City's benefit
and it will be zoned R-l which will give the City control over the property. He
added that the City has impact fees for water and sewer, recreation fees and
street light fees and it's to the City's advantage to annex this.
Ord. 84-0-19 Establishing zoning classification for Fong'property - City
Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance. ORD. 84-0-19 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED
TO THE CITY OF EDGEWATER BY ORDINANCE NO. 84-0-18 FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY B-4/R-3
TO EDGEWATER R-l; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ledbetter asked for public
input. There were no comments from the audience or from members of Council.
Ord. 84-0-28 Amending Art. II, Sect. 7-2l(1302)(g)(2) re; authorization for
Building Official to enforce strict compliance with Code requirements -
City Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance. ORD. 84-0-28 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II,
SECTION 7-21 (Section l302.5)(g)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ENFORCE STRICT
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS TO PREVENT WATER RUNOFF ON NEIGHBORING
PROPERTIES AND TO WITHHOLD FINAL INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
UNTIL ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ledbetter asked
for public input. There were no comments from the audience or from members
of Council.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND AND FINAL READINGS AND ACTION: (Continued) -
Ord. 84-0-29 Rules for City Parks - City Attorney Alvarez read this
Ordinance. ORD. 84-0-29 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF AND
CONDUCT IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SAID RULES AND REGU-
LATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID RULES AND REGU-
LATIONS; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ledbetter asked for public input.
There were no comments from the audience or from members of the Council.
Councilman Spencer moved that the Public Hearings be closed. Councilman
Wargo and Councilman Asting seconded the motion simultaneously. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
ORD. 84-0-18 - Councilwoman Bennington moved to adopt Ordinance 84-0-18.
Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Councilman Spencer asked if requirements
regarding the County had been done. City Attorney Alvarez said he received
a copy of the letter from Attorney Clark and the procedure is after annexation
if there's going to be a change in density within two years it must be approved'
by the County Council. Councilman Spencer noted that there shouldn't be a
problem with that since they're changing it downward. Motion CARRIED 4-1.
Councilman Wargo voted NO.
ORD. 84-0-19 - Councilman Spencer moved the adoption of Ordinance 84-0-19.
Councilwoman ~enningtonseconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman
Wargo voted NO.
ORD. 84-0-28 - Councilman Spencer moved that Council adopt Ordinance 84-0-28.
Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
ORD. 84-0-29 - Councilwoman Bennington moved to adopt Ordinance 84-0-29.
Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 5, 1984 - Councilman Spencer moved that Council
approve the minutes of the November 5th meeting. Councilwoman Bennington
seconded the motion. She then questioned on page 6 of the minutes in the
section related to a legal opinion for the bike path if the auditors had
requested a legal opinion or if the City Clerk had asked the auditors about
it. City Clerk Kinsey said they discussed it with her and asked her about
it. Councilwoman Bennington said she'd like to put in the motion that the
auditors asked her about it and amended the motion that it say that the auditors
asked her for a legal opinion if that's what's in the tapes, so that they
don't have any legal problems down the road with the monies. City Clerk Kinsey
said they can listen to the tapes. Councilman Wargo seconded the amendment.
Amended motion CARRIED 5-0. Original motion CARRIED 5-0.
Special Meeting of November 7, 1984 - Councilwoman Bennington moved to accept
the minutes of November 7th. Councilman Wargo and Councilman Asting seconded
the motion simultaneously. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Wargo voted NO.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Councilman Spencer moved that Council approve the bills and accounts.
Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Walter Gross, 909 Lake Avenue, stated that there is no longer a City
Manager and the former City Administrator resigned when she was reduced to
an Administrative Clerk so there should be about $55,000. in administrative
services that was never used and they lost it. He recommended to the old
Council and the new Council to consider hiring a professional Finance Director
and a professional Personnel Director responsible for all hiring and firing
He added that the Finance Director would be responsible for all money going
either way in the City. He said with the growth and annexation they'll
need professional people for Finance and Personnel.
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MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) -
Mr. Rick Weeks, 2923 Willow Oak Drive, Commander of the local Disabled
American Veterans Chapter, expressed appreciation on behalf of the DAV and
American Legion to the Recreation Department for setting up for the Veterans'
Day ceremony and for those who attended on Monday, November 12th.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
City Council Reports - Councilwoman Bennington said they're applying to
the Port Authority for money for improving parks along the waterfront and
one is at Indian River Boulevard at the end and she suggested dedicating the
park to the Veterans and then building the fishing pier to accommodate handi-
capped disabled Veterans and perhaps moving the memorial that's out front
to that location and have a Veterans' Memorial Park in Edgewater. She said
that it coulcl be incorporated in the application for the grant, and made that
in the form of a motion. Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Councilman
Spencer suggested that the Parks & Recreation Board review this and make a
recommendation to Council. Councilwoman Bennington pointed out that she just
wants it incorporated in the grant application which has already been approved.
Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Spencer voted NO.
Councilman Asting asked the City Attorney about using the money in the Recre-
ation fund for construction of bike paths or sidewalks along Park Avenue.
City Attorney Alvarez said he talked with the auditors about it and he could
see no problem with it. He said he couldn't understand what the potential
problem could be. Councilman Asting said he's referring to the ordinance section
regarding open spaces. City Attorney Alvarez suggested the legislative intent
be clarified but the bike path provides recreation for bicyclers and joggers.
Councilman Asting questioned if playground equipment can be included and he
suggested the ordinance be amended to reflect specifics. City Attorney Alvarez
said he doesn't feel it needs to be amended every time an item comes up but
Council can express its intent if they want to see the money used for it.
Councilman Asting said he wants to be sure it's legal to use the money for
that purpose. City Attorney Alvarez said he saw no difficulty with playground
equipment. He added that he studied ordinances that have been tested in court
and this language was selected and if it's reasonably connected with recreation
he didn't see why it wouldn't be a proper expenditure. Councilwoman Bennington
said based on the City Attorney's statements, she moved that the Council go on
record that it was the intent of this Council that part of the money was to
be used for bike paths and sidewalks. Councilman Spencer seconded the motion.
Mr. Frank Roe, 2732 Juniper, questioned how many people would be using the bike
path on Park Avenue in relation to the cost involved. He added that they can
also use bike paths in Florida Shores and other areas. Mayor Ledbetter stated
that there are quite a few young children in the Wildwood Subdivision and this
bike path will take them out of the street on the route to the elementary school.
Motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Asting again asked if the money can be used
for playground equipment and slides. Mayor Ledbetter said the Council was
aware that the recreation fund was established to update parks and buy equip-
ment for the playgrounds, and he didn't know why they waited until now to
question it.
Councilman Spencer said the Council has a proposed street resurfacing and
paving program and he's asked that the new Council be given copies. He
explained the program calls for resurfacing 3.5 miles of streets during this
fiscal year using a list prepared by Earl Copeland which has priorities listed.
He added that new paving is a proposed 5.7 miles of streets and suggested
it be the streets where the majority of the residents have voted in favor
of paving on the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 program. He reviewed the total costs for the
paving and resurfacing and recommended the new Council consider transferring
the necessary amount from the general fund unreserved unrestricted fund
balance, which had a balance as of September 30th of $712,423.02. He noted
that the funds have been accumulating over a period of years plus this past
fiscal year had over $200,000. more in revenues than anticipated and over
$200,000. less in expenditures. He noted that the majority of new Council
members had indicated an awareness of the need to resurface many streets before
it becomes a more expensive job to do the streets.
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COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Continued)
City Council Reports (Continued) -
Mr. Walter Gross, 909 Lake Avenue, suggested the people in the City get a
copy and a breakdown of the streets and how the people voted. He suggested
a public hearing or a workshop and the public be informed specifically.
Councilman Spencer asked the Council members to assist in clearing up a
problem with the merit pay schedule. He explained that the original pay
scale was adopted with a 4% spread between steps and when the 20~ raise was
approved last year it changed it so that it isn't exactly 4% between each
step, and it makes it difficult to make this a viable pay scale. He noted
that the amounts to put this into effect would increase some employee wages
by l~ an hour or possibly 3 or 4~ with the highest being one person at 7~.
He noted that the total cost to the City for this adjustment would be
$2,849.60 for the General Fund, $790.40 for the Utilities, and $457.60 for
Refuse, and with a 30% allowance for fringe benefits it will cost a little
over $5,326. He added that no employee will lose any pay and he moved that
the adjustment to restore the 4% step be made contingent on the drafting
and approval of an ordinance transferring the funds from the unrestricted
fund balances. He noted that this wasn't budgeted this year and will need
to be transferred to the accounts to cover it, and it would be this Council's
intention for the City Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance for the
next Council to consider. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Reports - City Attorney Alvarez stated that he'd have a report
later on the agenda.
City Clerk Reports - City Clerk Kinsey stated that per Section 8 of the
Charter the Mayor and Council members take office the last Monday of
November and asked Council's wishes as to a time for the meeting. Councilman
Wargo so moved that it be 7:00PM. Councilwoman Bennington and Councilman
Spencer seconded the motion simultaneously. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Fire Department Request to amend budget - City Clerk Kinsey read the October
29th memo from Fire Chief George Kennedy which requested that the insurance
reimbursement of $3,261.75 received for the stolen fire equipment and placed
in the general fund be transferred to the Fire Department budget. Councilman
Spencer moved that the City Attorney draft an ordinance transferring these
funds. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Police Department request to purchase Decatur radar system - City Clerk
Kinsey read the November 9th memo from Police Chief Douglas Betts which
requested approval of a radar system in excess of $1,000.00. His memo
stated that prior approval for the purchase was granted October 1st but
with the condition that it be State bid and he's found out that this is
not under State bid. Councilman Wargo moved to authorize the purchase.
Councilwoman Bennington seconded for discussion, and asked if it will be
over $2,000.00. Chief Betts replied that it will be $1,450.00. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Police Department request to reinstate auxiliary program - Councilman Asting
asked if the auxiliary program has been in effect as he had a memo dated
August 16, 1984 regarding the program. Councilman Spencer pointed out that
at an earlier monthly meeting Chief Betts had told them he wanted an auxiliary
program and he may have considered Council's lack of comments as approval
and he interprets this request is to get official approval from Council to
proceed with the program. Mayor Ledbetter pointed out that the previous
ordinance for an auxiliary program was repealed. Councilwoman Bennington
noted that at the August 31st meeting and workshop he advised them he
tabled the program until he gets the go ahead from Council, and they
instructed him to get the information together. She moved that they instruct
the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance and turn it over to the
next Council to act on. Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Continued)
Parks & Recreation Department - Concession stand bid - City Clerk Kinsey
read the November 12th letter from Mr. Karam She ban which stated that the
bid of $24,990. will remain valid through November 30, 1984. Councilman
Spencer moved that the concession stand bid be awarded to She ban Enterprises
as they were the low bidder and the bid is still open and the Council has
transferred the funds. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Councilman
Asting asked Mr. Sheban the size of the building and Mr. Sheban said he
didn't have the plans there but it's about 1,000 square foot on the lower
level and about 500 feet on the upper level. Councilman Asting asked about
the roof. Mr. Sheban said it's a concrete block building on the lower
level with a shingle roof. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Public Works Department Opening of bids for sign machine building -
Councilman Wargo asked the owners of Suns tate Aluminum Products and City
Clerk Kinsey read the name of the vice president from the card on the
bid. Councilman Wargo asked where the company is located and City Clerk
Kinsey replied it's in Ormond Beach. City Clerk Kinsey stated that she had
a certification of bids signed by Deputy City Clerk Susan Wadsworth, and
bids were received from Sunstate Aluminum Products and Rocky's Aluminum
Products of Florida. She opened the bids and read the totals as $4,410.
from Suns tate Aluminum Products and $4,250. from Rocky's Aluminum Products
of Florida. Councilman Spencer moved that the award be made to Rocky's
Aluminum Products at the low price of $4,250. subject to the transfer of
funds. Councilman Asting pointed out that they need to know that it conforms
to the specifications and Councilman Spencer added that it be subject to
the Public Works Superintendent's confirmation that the bid conforms to the
City's specifications. Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Engineer recommendation re: trash disposal - Councilwoman Bennington
moved that they turn over this information to the next Council reference
trash disposal and everything they've got on this and let them handle it.
Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Planning & Zoning Board recommendation to delete Sect. 606.05, B-6 from
Code (Tabled 9/17/84) - Councilwoman Bennington moved that they take this
off the table. Councilman Wargo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Bennington moved that they take the Board's recommendation
and delete Section 606.05, B-6 from the Code of Ordinances being as there is
no longer any B-6 zoning in the City. Councilman Asting seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Industrial Development Board - Economic Development Transportation Funds -
City Clerk Kinsey read the November 6th memo from Mrs. Doris Massey,
Chairman of the Industrial Development Board, regarding a grant for the
improvement of areas of the City with new and expanding industries.
Councilman Wargo moved to proceed with the processing of these forms and
request the assistance of the Industrial Development Board. Councilwoman
Bennington seconded the motion. Councilman Spencer pointed out that he
thinks Council is being asked to take the responsibility for the application
and it's very complex with a lot of restrictions and limitations and he'd
prefer to let the next Council determine what they want to do with it.
Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Spencer voted NO. Councilman Asting noted
that there is certain information that the Industrial Development Board
can fill out before sending it to the City administration.
Industrial Development Board - Resignation of Robert Foleno - City Clerk
Kinsey read the November 7th resignation of Robert Foleno. Councilman
Asting moved to accept the resignation. Councilwoman Bennington seconded
the motion. Councilman Wargo asked to amend it with a letter thanking
him for his service. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the amendment.
Amended motion CARRIED 5-0. Original motion CARRIED 5-0.
Industrial Development Board -Appointment to fill vacancy - Councilwoman
Bennington moved to TABLE this. Councilman Spencer seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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Councilman Asting moved for a five-minute recess. Councilman Spencer
seconded the motion. Meeting was recessed at 8:12 P.M. Mayor Ledbetter
called the meeting back in session at 8:20 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
Tina Henderson request to waive fee for Community Center use for Friends of
Pets benefit - City Clerk Kinsey read the November 12th letter from Ms.
Tina Henderson requesting a waiver of the fee for a December 7th and 8th
benefit to be held in the Community Center. Councilman Asting moved to
grant the request. Councilman Spencer seconded the motion and noted that
the City has a list of organizations that use the Community Center at no
charge and they're non-profit and this falls into that category. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 84-0-32 Rezoning Corbitt Smith property from B-3 to 1-2 - City Attorney
Alvarez read this Ordinance. ORD. 84-0-32 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A
PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON MARION STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND BY REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF, LYING
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, FROM ITS PRESENT
ZONING OF B-3 TO 1-2; PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE IN ZONING;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THIS ORDINANCE AS PROVIDED BY LAW;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Wargo moved to adopt Ordinance 84-0-32. Council-
man Spencer seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 84-R-55 Repealing Res. 83-R-57 - City Attorney Alvarez read this
Resolution. RES. 84-R-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 83-R-57 WHICH DESIGNATED CORNELIA
A. KINSEY AS FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Wargo moved to adopt Resolution
84-R-55. Councilwoman Bennington seconded for discussion. Councilman
Spencer stated that he's opposed to the adoption of this resolution because
City Clerk Kinsey has done an excellent job in her positions and he sees no
need to change it at this time. Councilman Asting said he agrees with
Councilman Spencer's comments. Councilwoman Bennington said she feels
with this position, they created it by resolution as a temporary measure
but it's clear to her that it's impossible for one person to handle all
these positions and she's had to delegate a lot of it and it seems to have
developed more into a City Manager position and if the new Council wants
City Clerk Kinsey to maintain all the titles they should have that option.
She added that she wanted to end it as a housecleaning measure and feels
they need a Finance Director apart from this position. Councilman Spencer
said they need a better plan before they destroy something and to leave the
City dangling with nobody as Finance Director isn't appropriate. but if
they leave it as it is the next Council can make changes if they wish to.
He reiterated that City Clerk Kinsey has done an excellent job and there's
nothing wrong with delegating some of the responsibilities. Councilman
Asting pointed out that under the City Charter the City Clerk is also the
Finance Director and he sees no point to this resolution. Motion CARRIED 3-2.
Councilman Spencer and Councilman Asting voted NO.
Res. 84-R-56 Permanent appointment of Douglas W. Betts as Chief of Police -
City Attorney Alvarez read this Resolution. RES. 84-R-56 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING DOUGLAS
W. BETTS AS CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; CONTAINING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Wargo moved that they
adopt Resolution 84-R-56. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the motion.
Councilman Spencer stated that the previous Friday he had voted in favor
of removing Chief Betts from probation but after considering it over the
week-end and talking with several people he's not going to vote in favor of it.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
Res. 84-R-56 Permanent appointment of Douglas W. Betts as Chief of Police -
(Continued) - Councilman Spencer added that he agreed that they need some
stability in the department but the Chief has had some problems with the pur-
chasing procedures and his attack on the City Clerk and he sees nothing wrong
with him staying on probation for the six months to show the next Council that
he's qualified as Police Chief. Councilman Asting said Chief Betts should
continue with his probation because in addition to the areas mentioned at
the Friday meeting, such as purchasing irregularities, disregard for Council
feelings in such areas as painting of patrol cars, absences from the City
for over four hours and nobody knew where he was, accidents from a back-
ground investigation with Sarasota Police Department, a heavy foot driving
around the City, and two reprimands he received from the Highway Patrol and
a letter from the Florida Highway Patrol which states he isn't eligible for
rehire. Councilwoman Bennington stated that all the problems that Councilman
Asting brought up were similar problems for eight years with the prior Chief,
and Chief Betts came here under unusual circumstances and they have the Police
Department almost on its feet. She added that the next Council isn't at fault
for dragging its feet for five or six months and this Council should make the
evaluation and then the next Council can decide if they want to keep him.
MOtion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Spencer and Councilman Asting voted NO.
ADJOURN
Councilman Wargo moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Bennington seconded the
motion. Councilman Spencer pointed out that the agenda was not completed and
there were three items yet under Unfinished Business, and he asked for a roll
call on adjournment and said it's improper to have an adjournement with some-
thing on the agenda. Councilman Wargo stated that they haven't had a roll call
on adjournment in eighteen months, and he called a point of order. Councilman
Spencer said they were incorrect in not voting on it before. Motion to adjourn
CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Spencer and Councilman Asting voted NO.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
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