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05-05-1958 - Regular R 3:-ULAR MEE NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, HELD MAY 5th, 1958. The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, held May 5th, 1958 was called to order by Mayor George 0. Sedgwick at 7:30 P.M.. ROLL CALL Mayor George 0. Sedgz,ri ck Present Councilman H. W. Broga Present Councilman C. C. Shaeffer Present Councilman R. J. Henry Present Councilman B. Farrell Present City Clerk Frank F. Dippery Present City Attty John E. Chisholm Present Police Chief F. H. Norman Present Fire Chief Fred Garlick Present Trash Collector John Wood Absent The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 21st, Special Meetings held April 28th, April 30th and May 1st were presented to each Councilman for his approval. 'Motion by Councilman Broga these minutes stand approved as sub- mitted, seconded by Councilman Shaeffer and by vote CARRIED. BILLS & ACCOUNTS Bond-Howell Lumber Co. =;23.68 Volusia Automotive Electric Ser. 2.44 Prentiss Hardware Co. 19.80 New Smyrna Builders Supply 4.60 Daytona Drafting Supplies 7.14 News Journal Corporation 1.50 Hale Fire Pump Co. 7.06 Lloyd Cox Co. 1.90 Frazier's Richfield Truck Stop 1.00 Ford's Gulf Service 22.03 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. 41.44 Doubleday One Dollar Book Club 3.05 Doubleday & Co. 4.20 Standard Oil Co. 16.03 Orange Belt Truck & Tractor Co. 13.87 Charley's Welding Shop 9.50 Motion by Councilman Broga these bills be paid and be made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. OFFICERS REPORT The Clerk read the Budget Report for the month of April, 1958. Also the Li- brarian's Report, Police Chief's Report and Fire Chief's Report. COi2:UNICATIONS Letters were read from the following:- Toy Reynolds, P. N. Loveland, South Eastern Underwriters Association and Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department. Letter from Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department asking for a donation of 250.00 for fireworks for the 4th of July celebration discussed. Councilman Broga stated the Fire Department plan to put on a much larger barbecue, ski show, horse show and games for children and all proceeds after expenses would be used for the Park & Pier to speed up completion of this project and the City will benefit by this as the 4th of July will be a day for all citizens of the community and surrounding area, and it is something the City can be proud of and I think this is a good thing and the people appreciate it. Each Councilman was ask by Matiyor Sedgwick to express his opinion. They were un- animously in favor of this celebration. Motion was then duly grade by Council- man Farrell the City of Edgewater donate .; 250.00 for fireworks, seconded by Councilman Henry and roll call vote taken as follows:- 4 O " Councilman. Broga Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Letter from P. N. Loveland regarding a bill board on U.S. #1 across from the Loveland Fruit Stand discussed. Motion duly made by Councilman Shaeffer we abide by the ordinance on the books now, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Brom Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Letter from Mr. Toy Reynolds regarding cleaning of lots in Block 4, Totem Park Subdivision. Councilman Henry ask for an opinion from Attorney Chisholm, stating he understood Commissioner Brannon said the Ordinance in New Sikrzula Beach was unenforcable. Attorney Chisholm stated the charter clearly gives the city the power to enforce lot cleaning and to place liens against such property if not cleaned. Mayor Sedgwick stated this man that owned the lots in question had been in sometime ago and stated he had planted rare plants on these lots and did not want them cleared off. Councilman Henry ask what constituted a rare plant and what constituted a weed? No one came up with an answer to this question and Mayor Sedgwick suggested the Council go in a body and make an in- spection of these lots. Date to be set later. A PROCLAMATION PROVIDING FOR THE CALIING AND THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATE , VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. The above Proclamation providing for calling and holding a Special Election June 10th, 1958 was read in full by Attorney Chisholm and motion duly made by Councilman Broga this Proclamation be adopted, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Broga Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 1200 CHANGING THE NAME OF PALMETTO STREET, SAID STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM NEW' HAMPSHIRE AVENUE IN MENDELL'S SUBDIVISION, AND THE NAME OF PALMETTO AVENUE, SAID AVENUE RUNNING FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 IN TOTEM PARK SUBDIVISION, SAID STREETS BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EDGE ATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. The above ordinance was read in full by Attorney Chisholm and motion duly made by Councilman Shaeffer this ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Farrell and passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, at a regular meeting held on May 5th, 1958. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Broga Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Upon motion duly made by Councilman Broga, seconded by Councilman Henry and carried, the requirement of reading said ordinance upon second reading was waived and the ordinance was ordered put upon final passage. Passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of May, A. D. 1958 and approved as provided by law, the vote of said council on roll call d) eing as follows:- y , 7p \/ Councilman Broga Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea NEW BUSINESS Councilman Shaeffer brought up vacating of Plaza Lane from Hubbell Street West and deeding same to the abutting property owners. Attorney Chisholm was instructed to draw up the necessary papers preparatory to closing of this street. Attorney Chisholm ask about the City relinquishing their rights to the five acres of ground Florida Shores had agreed to deed to the City if the City would bring industry to this site within three years. Mayor Sedgwick stated he was holding out on this until he had a chance to talk to Mr. Moynahan and would not at thispime disclose the nature of this interview. Mayor Sedgwick stated he understood the Union Church had petitioned the State Highway Engineer's to eliminate the sidewalk in front of the church extending about 1300 feet. Mr. Green would like a letter from the City if there are any objections to this. This was discudded thoroughly and motion duly made by Councilman Broga a letter be written to Mr. Green to install this sidewalk as per the engineers plans, seconded by Councilman Shaeffer and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Broga Yea Councilman Shaeffer Yea Councilman Henry Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Councilman Shaeffer said he had received numerous complaints about the dust 1 on the Highway and ask what could be done about it. Mayor Sedgwick stated there was not too much that could be done about it at the present as the Contractor only had one sprinkler truck and it had to cover the entire job. Councils .h Broga brought up the purchase of the packer truck for garbage the City has been trying out. He stated it certainly eliminated the paper from blowing all over the City and several people had told him they were glad the City could get :this kind of truck. The Mayor stated so far this truck had not made one successful run, but Yr. Toole stated it had been repaired and the company would give a 90 day warranty on the engine and packer unit. Mayor Sedgwick stated if the company would go along, the City would like to use this truck for another two weeks and at that time we certainly would be safe to accept a 90 day warranty. He promised the City would give a definite answer in two weeks and arrange for financing. There being no further business Councilman Shaeffer moved we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. Time 9:00 P.M. Mayor 7louj-P f d jc <-ter-c CouncilmanCouncilmanI 2 -/Wr Counci . ,. Councilman h .. _isi 1/ ATTEST: Councilman City Clerk r I