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06-15-1987 - Regular o --... Q CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Neil Asting called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Earl Baugh Councilman Louis Rotundo Councilman Russell Prater Vice Mayor Neil Asting Excused Present Present Present Councilman David Mitchum City Attorney Jose'Alvarez City Clerk Connie Martinez Chief Lawrence Schumaker Present Present Present Present INVOCATION, SALUTE TO THE FLAG Reverend Bennett, Florida Shores Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. There was a salute to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 1, 1987 - Councilman Prater moved to approve the minutes of June 1, 1987. Councilman Mitchum seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Vice Mayor Asting voted NO due to absence from that meeting. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Rotundo moved to pay these bills. Councilman Prater seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. MISCELLANEOUS There were no comments from the audience. COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES City Council Reports - There were no City Council Reports. City Attorney Reports - City Attorney Alvarez stated that he'll have a report later on the agenda. City Clerk Reports - City Clerk Martinez stated that Council authorization is needed to cut a check for those attending the Volusia League of Municipalities dinner meeting at the Hilton hosted by the City of Port Orange on the 25th. Councilman Mitchum so moved. Councilman Prater seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. City Clerk Martinez read the June 12th memo from David Garrett, Recreation Director/Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, regarding the property to the west of the City, which stated funds for recreation are at this time needed for development of currently owned undeveloped areas and it wasn't feasible to pursue a new complex at this time. She suggested a Council motion to accept or reject Mr. Garrett's recommendation. Councilman Prater moved to accept his recommendation, and not pursue this any further and it will be stopped. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. City Clerk Martinez stated that on Tuesday they received the St. Johns Water Management permit for stormwater construction at the 14 acres on Roberts Road. She pointed out the process took a long time and authorization to go out for bids is 6 or 7 months old, so she'd like Council to reconfirm that it's okay to proceed to go out for bids to have the land cleared at the 14 acre tract. Councilman Rotundo made that a motion. Councilman Mitchum seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. ~ o o COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Continued) - Utilities Superintendent's update on City water - Mr. Terry A. Wadsworth, Utilities Superintendent, reviewed his four page memo dated June 10, 1987. He pointed out that the water now is probably the safest it's ever been. He noted that he'd included samples of test results for bacteria and THM's, and there is no danger. He said the color is due to the fact that both towers had internal deterioration and there was a leak in the Florida Shores towers. He noted that the report isn't back yet. He said another problem is the 2" galvanized pipe installed some years ago and it's breaking down and putting some rust in the water. He stated they replaced several PVC lines and will do a lot more in the future but it will take some time. He pointed out the biggest reason for the discoloration is the change in the disinfection pro- cedure, using a combined residual method, and it takes awhile to get the ratio down exactly. He said they're encouraging public input and are investigating specific complaints. Mr. Wadsworth said the pressure situation is due to lack of rainfall and the exteme demand in Florida Shores and the Florida Shores tower can be empty and if the Park Avenue tower is full, the water has to cease high service pumping to avoid overflowing it and it causes uneven distribution. He suggested they could extend the transmission line from the corner of 12th and Mango Tree and tie it into the tower at 21st and Kumquat. He noted that it will be a budgeted item for next year, but perhaps they'll want to do it this year. He added that most can be done in house except for the jack and bore. He noted that the 2" line is also a problem causing low pressure in Florida Shores. Mr. Wadsworth stated that as of last Wednesday everything was done and fully operational and they don't anticipate any more operational problems. He said they started sampling the wellfield that day and if the samples test satisfactory, they could be in service next week. Mr. Wadsworth said that until there is more rainfall, they're asking people to voluntarily water on odd and even days to help everyone out for fire protection and keep more adequate even pressure in the Shores. Vice Mayor Asting asked if there's a program for replacing the old galvanized lines in the City. Mr. Wadsworth replied that a lot of what they do is the result of public input regarding pressure or quality. Vice Mayor Asting noted that galvanized only lasts so long before it wears out. Mr. Wadsworth stated they use it for canal crossings and sunlight exposure areas. Councilman Mitchum asked if the wells will be on next week and Mr. Wadsworth replied they're running now and taking samples to the lab and they could be cleared by the State for use by next week. Vice Mayor Asting asked where they take the samples and Mr. Wadsworth replied to Daytona Beach which has an approved lab. Fire Department's request for $2,500 budgeted for Fourth of July - Councilman Prater asked what they want to use the money for, since it was specified for fireworks. Fire Chief Gary Lamb said they couldn't get a permit for fireworks and didn't have time to train someone as a technician, so they're going to give a barbeque chicken dinner to citizens of Edgewater if they have a driver's license as an I.D.He added that it's listed in the budget for promotional activities. Councilman Mitchum asked if that's enough money and Chief Lamb replied no, and they'll have to pay in another $3,500 from the Fire Department just for the chicken dinners and that doesn't include the games, etc. Councilman Rotundo stated that it doesn't seem like a good business proposition for the Fire Depart- ment or the City, and the people aren't expecting something for nothing. Councilman Prater asked if this is in honor of the Chief killed last year and Chief Lamb replied no, it's just a Fourth of July celebration. Councilman Rotundo asked how they'll regulate the people and Chief Lamb replied they'll give them a ticket for the chicken dinner. Councilman Prater suggested the people would appreciate it much more if the money were to be used toward the Library to buy furniture, shelving, etc. Chief Lamb said he'll have to take it back to the members but they're going to have the chicken dinners and they're not going to charge for them, whether they get the money or not. He noted that they're not in a business and the people support them all year long. Councilman Mitchum said if it were a fund raiser for the Library and they sold the dinners, it would be a good community effort. Chief Lamb said they'd probably go along with it as a fund raiser. Councilman Mitchum moved they do it that way for the Library fund sponsored by the Fire Department. Councilman Prater seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. -2- Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 1987 -, o o COMMUNICATIONS Volusia County re: annual renewal of Agreement between County and City for Fire and Rescue Service for 1987-88 for Greater Edgewater Fire District - Fire Chief Lamb stated they're trying to renegotiate with the County on the contract because they feel the people running the Interstate are not getting adequate service. He noted that Jim Willitts is coming to the Fire House this Thursday to discuss it, and whether the $32,000 is enough is immaterial. He added that people traveling the Interstate shouldn't have to wait the additional amount of time for another station to get there, and this station can cover them going south bound. Councilman Rotundo asked who covers it now and Chief Lamb replied it's Oak Hill for anything south of 442. Councilman Mitchum asked where we cover and Chief Lamb replied we stop at 95 and don't go under the bridge. Councilman Mitchum asked if they want to extend the boundaries and Chief Lamb replied yes. Vice Mayor Asting asked if he'd discussed this with the County and if they're in agreement. Chief Lamb replied they'll be there Thursday to talk to the Department, but he wanted Council to know where it is. Councilman Rotundo moved to TABLE this for more information from the Fire Chief. Councilman Prater seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 87-R-3l Intent to vacate alley between Hibiscus and India Palm - City Attorney Alvarez read this Resolution. RES. 87-R-3l - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO VACATE THE ALLEY BETWEEN HIBISCUS AND INDIA PALM, IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He stated that Council approved this previously and it's in compliance with Section 112 of the Charter. Councilman Prater moved to adopt Resolution 87-R-3l. Councilman Mitchum seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. ORD. 87-0-14 Vacating alley between Hibiscus and India Palm - City Attorney Alvarez read this Ordinance. ORD. 87-0-14 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, VACATING THE ALLEY BETWEEN HIBISCUS AND INDIA PALM, IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He read the legal description, and stated this is first reading. Councilman Mitchum moved to accept Ordinance 87-0-14. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. City Attorney Alvarez advised Attorney Jim Morris, who was in the audience, that he can request copies from City Hall if he wants to review these. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney's recommendation re: Res. 87-R-30 Amending Agreement with Consulting Engineers (Tabled June 1, 1987) - City Attorney Alvarez requested Council to proceed to exercise the 30 day notification procedure with the agreement of Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, with the exception of pending items, per the contract, the 201 Study and the second one. Mr. Ron Ferland, of Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., said it's the 201 Plan and grant application for waste- water treatment plant and continue with the Technical Advisory Committee work that's ongoing with the C.I.P. City Attorney Alvarez stated that pursuant to the Agreement, those items would be continued. The Attorney for Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., Nick Pope of the law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed in Orlando, came forward. City Attorney Alvarez asked if he needs to add something and Attorney Pope replied no. City Attorney Alvarez asked if they wish to waive the 30 day notification and Attorney Pope replied yes, and he under- stands they will terminate the existing contract and re-advertise. City Attorney Alvarez pointed out that the termination provision has a 30 day clause and they can dispense with that. Attorney Pope stated he has no problem with that. Councilman Mitchum moved to accept the City Attorney's recommendation on Resolution 87-R-30. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. City Attorney Alvarez clarified for the record that the recommendation is to go ahead and proceed with advertisements as soon as possible. Councilman Mitchum agreed, per his request. -3- Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 1987 ~.. o o NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business brought up at this meeting. ADJOURN Councilman Prater moved to adjourn. Councilman Mitchum seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Lura Sue Koser ATTEST: ~ CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRA Approved this {;.d day of , 198-2-. h ~ ~, (l)4 t;/-& J fPS -4- Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 1987