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04-04-1985 - Special ~ u u CITY OF EDGEWATER City Council Joint Meeting with. Industrial Development Board April 4, 1985 Minutes Mayor Earl Baugh called the joint meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Earl Baugh Councilman Louis Rotundo Councilman Russell Prater Councilman Neil Asting Councilman James Inman City Attorney Jose' Alvarez City Clerk Cornelia Martinez Deputy City Clerk Susan Wadsworth Sgt. William Lenz Present Present Excused Present Present Excused Excused Present Excused Councilman Inman moved to recess so that the Industrial Development Board could call their meeting to order. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rotundo and CARRIED 4-0. Mrs. Doris Massey called the Industrial Development Board joint meeting with the City Council to order. Members present: Mrs. Massey, Messrs. Faidley, Gnau, Schneider and Cichewicz. Excused: Mr. Vazquez and Mrs. Middleton. Also present: Mrs. Taylor, Secretary. Mr. Schneider moved to recess the meeting and turn it back to the City Council. Mr. Faidley seconded the motion, which CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Baugh explained that the joint meeting was called at the request of the Industrial Development Board to discuss the role of the Board and the Council to see how they could work together to bring industry into the City. Mrs. Massey said that she would like to discuss a few items which had been discussed with the Council previously. A meeting was held November 3, 1983, at which access to industrially zoned lands was discussed. She pointed out the obvious necessity for access to these lands, recalling the recent fire there. The police and firemen were unable to get across the tracks because of the barricades. Mrs. Massey referred to the 1984 :Chapter 351.35 regarding safety and what the railroad company has to do to their tracks. In April of 1983 the question was raised at the Council meeting when Joseph Grooms of Grant, Florida wrote to Council about the Florida East Coast Railroad blockades to his property. It was Mrs. Massey's feeling that if someone would look into the law a little more deeply something could be done through condemnation and street right of ways. Councilman Asting agreed that one thing the City could do is to accept the streets, as they are not dedicated at the present time. Mrs. Massey said that she is able to discuss Dale Street, but for her to discuss John Street would be a conflict of interest. She suggested that the streets be dedicated and access may possibly be gained through con- demnation, because the railroad tracks do not meet safety standards. It was explained that Dale Street is the most westerly street. The truss plant, to the right of Dale Street, is now owned by the Southeast Bank and to the north of that is Dr. Morgan's property. Councilman Asting felt that the City Council should pursue this, because if the Daytona Beach Community College comes in it will be another access to it. Mayor Baugh agreed that the Council should take action on this. They pointed out that the Florida East Coast Railroad is in conflict with the Florida Statutes as far as safety goes. Q ~ Mayor Baugh asked about the ownership of the property referred to as Dale Street. Mrs. Massey said that it was used as an easement and she did not know who owned it. Mr. Schneider rec0mmended that a title search be done to determine who owned it. Mr. Cichewicz asked what her conflict of interest is on John Street. Mrs. Massey explained that she does have property in the area of John Street. He questioned if any of her property adjoined property next to Dale Street and was advised that it does not. Councilman Asting asked who owned the property east of Dale Street. Mr. Cichewicz asked if Dale Street is opened up would she be adjoining the property next to it. Mayor Baugh interceded and asked Councilman Asting to proceed with his question. Mrs. Massey said that the property on the east side of Dale Street was recently taken over by the South- east Bank. On the west side is owned by Mr. Grooms. To the north of the railroad tracks is owned by Dr. Morgan. Mr. Cichewicz asked if Dale Street is dedicated, does the property to the east side abut the property owned by Mrs. Massey, and was advised that it does not. Mr. Schneider suggested obtaining an expert opinion on the condition of the tracks, but Councilman Asting thought that photographs would be evidence, as part of the tracks are missing. Mayor Baugh referred to the Florida Statute 351.36 which says that the Department of Transportation shall employ safety inspectors to inspect the physical condition of a track. It was agreed that this should be done, although Mr. Cichewicz remarked that this might cause moreharm than good because it might eliminate rail access to the industrial land. Mr. Schneider argued that I-l does not use a significant amount of rail. Councilman Asting pointed out that all the City wants is access to the property on the other side of the spur at Dale Street. Regarding the location of the proposed Daytona Beach Community College campus, Mayor Baugh advised that the proposed site lies within the City of Edgewater across 10th Street from the new junior high school. Councilman Asting reported that in 1983, because of his concern for the fire protection for the north side of the spur, he contacted the Fire Chief and the Fire Chief wrote a letter stating that it was necessary to have a crossing of the spur. The F. E. C. turned it down. Mayor Baugh read the letter from the City Clerk written at that time saying that the City Attorney and she had reviewed the Dale Street and John Street information and it was determined that they are not a public right of way and are not maintained by the City of Edgewater. If the F. E. C. would be in agreement to opening the crossing the cost would be in excess of $100,000. Mrs. Massey said that with the new statute she felt that something could be done. Councilman Asting asked if she could initiate the dedication of that street to the City, i.e. get with the owners. Mrs. Massey said that she would and asked if she could have some help from the City Attorney, and was told that she could. Mayor Baugh said that he was aware that Mrs. Massey could not talk about John Street, but suggested that in talks with the attorney about Dale Street, John Street should be included. The other council members agreed with this sugges- tion. Mayor Baugh gave those present an update on the Daytona Beach Community College plans for an Edgewater campus. At a meeting attended by Councilmen Asting, Prater, and the Mayor in New Smyrna Beach, they learned that everything is going forward for the junior college. The site has been approved. NEW BUSINESS Use of industrial land under the Comprehensive Plan The Chairman discussed the several requests for special exceptions for auto repair shops in the industrial zones, and suggested that a special site be designated for these types of businesses. Mrs. Massey recommended that close scrutiny be given to requests for automotive repair because the industrial land is being taken for this use. Mr. Schneider pointed out that there is a need for these businesses but they don't need highway frontage and recommended that perhaps the B zones be expanded to encompass it. Special City Council/Industrial Dev. Board Meeting - April 4, 1985 - 2 - , . o o Industrial Appreciation Week Mrs. Massey read the letter from Lieutenant Governor Wayne Mixson concerning the proposed Florida Industry Appreciation Week scheduled for September 16 - 20. Mayor Baugh asked the Board to put together a proposal to Council of how it would like to have the City participate. Some localities are re~ognizing new business coming in by a newspaper story each month, he stated. Also, those businesses which are adding on and giving their buildings a facelift should be acknowledged. Common goals between the City Council and the Board Councilman Asting said that the Council would like to see light industry develop in the City and they would encourage it, and would be in 100 percent support of it. The Chairman said that in cases when the Board makes a recommendation to the Council, if Council does not go along with it, an explanation would be appre- ciated; she feels that the Board is getting good cooperation from this Council. Mayor Baugh said that he is in total support of the Boards, and when something is sent to them from a Board the Council will get back on it. Councilman Asting agreed that a recommendation from the Board is appreciated and Council does consider them. The Council retains the prerogative of appointing and acting on recommendations. Mr. Cichewicz questioned this statement and asked if the Council thought they were supporting the Boards when they did not take on the people which the Boards recommended. Councilman Asting explained that the Council looks for people who would be compatible with the other members of the Board. The Board's function is as an advisory Board to the Council. Reports - Planning for Growth Seminar - March 7 Mrs. Massey said that she felt the seminar was beneficial and well received, noting that she had sent a letter to Mr. Michael Bobroff thanking him for putting on the seminar. Mayor Baugh asked how the information was provided to the State regarding buildings which are available in the City, referring specifically to the Wagner buildings. Mrs. Massey said that the forms were given to Mr. Wagner and he sent them in. Mayor Baugh asked if the forms could be given to all of the businesses in the City for them to fill out and send in. He explained that most of these people are not aware that the information can be provided to the State. The Mayor urged the Board to get the forms to the industries so that the information on the available buildings could be put into the computers. The Chairman agreed that this was a good suggestion and the Board could work on it. Daytona Beach Community College Seminar reo economic development in Volusia County. Mrs. Massey reported that she and Mrs. Taylor attended the March 1 seminar and explained that valuable contacts were made with those people who will be working for economic development in Volusia County. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Cichewicz read a statement to those present in which he expressed his appreciation for having had the opportunity to serve on the Board. He regretted that he was not given more time to work with the members, he said, but looks forward to having the opportunity at a later time. Those who volunteer for these Boards without self interest should be encouraged instead of being denied the opportunity to do so. He suggested that in the future, when considering people for the Boards, that they allow for differing opinions. Mr. Faidley moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Schneider. Councilman Asting moved for adjournment of the Special Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Inman. The motion CARRIED 4-0. The Joint City Council/Industrial Development Board meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Minutes prepared by Joan Taylor Special City Council/Industrial Dev. Board Meeting - April 4, 1985 - 3 - . . . \) u Signature page only for City Council Joint Meeting with Industrial Development Board held on April 4, 1985: " S' NCILMAN - ZO h~ COUNCIL~ - ZQ)NE THREE -~~~ -Z~~ f~ /COUNCILMAN - ZONE FOUR (/ ~ ~ ~. 7j..bJ ATTEST: c~ /hJ~ CITY CLERK Approved this~ y of t~ tit 198~. MA OR ( -4- Council Special Meeting w/Industrial Development Board--April 4,1985