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07-11-1977 - Public Hearing/Regular Q o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER PUBLIC HEARING HELD July 11, 1977 Vice Mayor Dietz called the Public Hearing to order, Monday, July 11, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. He explained that this is a Public Hearing for the residents of Florida Shores and has to do with whether they want to have a referendum in November for paving of the streets, expansion of water lines and expan- sion of sewer lines. People in the other part of the City of Edgewater will not take part in the referendum. ROLL CALL: Mayor Dana T. Armstrong .Councilwoman Ryta F. Webber Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Police Chief Earl Baugh Excused Present Present Present Present Present Present Vice Mayor Dietz stated that he wants to explain the consequences of the future development in Florida Shores. He explained that the County is going to put in a water system for Oak Hill and the result is that the rates will be $8.00 for the first'thousand and $4.00 for every thousand thereafter. This could happen to Edgewater in the Florida Shores area, if we don1t meet the criteria set up by the Federal and State regulatory agencies as for wastewater and water. (For the record, the tape is skipping and is very unclear) Mr. Fernandez was given the floor to speak to the public about this matter. He stated that in 1975 the Council instructed them to investigate the potential for putting water and sewer facilities in Florida Shores. He explained that the law now reads in such a way that Florida Shores will no longer be mandated to have a central sewerage system out of a certain density. Septic tank permits will be governed by the soil and location as they are now. He stated that now the people are in the position that they can have sewerage if they want it. Lots that can not tolerate septic tanks, are going to suffer because if the majority feels that central sewerage is not necessary, it will become very expensive to add sewerage to these various areas that are not suitable for septic tanks. However, paving and water become much more of a financial reality when the heavy burden of a front foot assessment for sewerage is released. The assessment was estimated at $11.61 for sewerage out of the total of approximately $25.00, so by reducing the $11.61 a front foot assess- ment that will include paving in a north, south direction and a water system that will be jointly installed by City crews with smaller lines and contractor crews for the larger lines, would result in an assessment of approximately $15.00 per north-south running foot. This is the proposal that they feel should be brought to the attention of the home owners and give them the op- portunity to decide whether they would want City water and pavement. He stated that he would be glad to answer questions from the audience in regard to this project. Q o Mrs. Phyllis Woodard was given the floor. She stated that the first question she has is for theCouncil IS own good. She asked if this meeting is legal? Vice Mayor Dietz stated yes. Mrs. Woodard asked where the Mayor is and why he isnlt here at this proposed Public Hearing? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that he did not ask him for an excuse. Mrs. Woodard asked if they have a certified copy of a Resolution declaring the intent to hold this Public Hearing? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that this meeting has been properly advertised, and brought before the Council. Mrs. Woodard added that she must make a statement, the Council does know that if they donlt have these-documents that Mr. Dietz, Mr. Sikes and Mrs. Webber are publically breaking the Sunshine law for holding this meeting, conducting City government without legally constituted authority under the Charter. Vice Mayor Dietz stated that we have an attorney present, what the audience is to talk about is the expansion in Florida Shores. Mrs. Woodard stated that what she wants to know is who is this going to benefit? She stated that she is not against the paving, but she is against the packaged plan. Why all of a sudden are we going to develop all of Florida Shores? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that what brought this all about was the people screaming about the dust on the streets. We have to have a way to do this. The way to do this feasibly, economically and intelligently is to do the whole thing at one time. He added that we are trying to prevent the County, State and Federal agencies from taking over. He said that the Council is not trying to force this upon anyone, we are trying to find out if the majority of the people want to put in on the ballot for the people to decide. Mrs. Woodard stated that there are approximately 500 homes in Florida Shores now, but there is enough room for 5,000 homes. She asked if it is constitutional for the 500 people to make a decision that will effect all of these other lots? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that this is the way that it is done, and it is the way that the law prescribes to do it. Mrs. Woodard asked why the entire City could not help carry this burden when the people in Florida Shores have helped carry their burdens? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that this is for the benefit of the people in Florida Shores who have complained about the streets, and they should pay for it. He asked Mrs. Woodard to let someone else speak since she has had her three minutes. Mr. John Bevel was given the floor. He stated that he would like to thank the Council for investigating this, whether he agrees with them or not. He asked if this package unit was accepted how would the impact and connection fees be handled? Vice Mayor Dietz explained that presently the impact fee does not apply to any homes that are already built. However they will have to pay the meter fee and hook up fee. Mr. Bevel stated that they will have to pay the meter deposit and the hook up fee in addition to the assessment, if this is agreed to. Vice Mayor Dietz stated that the individuals only pay for the portion that goes to him. -2- (.) u Councilman Sikes asked if what they are figuring on is $9.50 on each side of the street and if the water line is put in it would be $4.50 and this would be the cost to each property owner? Mr. Fernandez stated that this is correct. Councilman Sikes asked if the people are going to be able to determine whether they want streets only, or streets and water or if they want to go the whole package? This is what this meeting is for. Vice Mayor Dietz stated that there will be two packages. One will be streets and water, we have to put the water in regardless. One will be streets, water and sewer. Councilman Sikes asked Mr. Fernandez what his suggestion is along this line? Mr. Fernandez stated that the over whelming majority of Florida Shores, septic tanks will be adequate and that the water and paving program will be much more affordable and better received. Councilman Sikes asked how this can be seperated as far as their voting? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that there is no way. Mr. Fernandez stated that one thing that should be considered is the cost of any installation, particularly in sewerage, which would be a savings to a new lot owner on septic tanks. Vice Mayor Dietz stated that at this time we have to call the regular meeting to order. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to recess this Public Hearing, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 3-0. REGULAR MEETING HELD July 11, 1977 Tape lB Mayor Armstrong called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order Monday, July 11, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Mayor Dana T. Armstrong Councilwoman Ryta F. Webber Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Armstrong explained that prior to calling this regular meeting to order the Council was meeting with the public relative to the improvements in Florida Shores. He explained that he had been excused last meeting for this meeting, however he is here. The reason he wasn1t here for the public portion of the meeting, because he did not receive any official notice other than what was in the newspaper. He stated that the City Council is in session, however continuation -3- u o of the Public Hearing that was in process is subject to the business on the floor at this time at it is open to the public to express their pros and cons relative to the improvements that have been suggested in the Florida Shores area. He asked if there are any more comments? Vice Mayor Dietz stated that this is restricted to Florida Shores residents. Mrs. Woodard asked why the Mayor was not present at the Public Hearing. Mayor Armstrong said that he just stated that he was excused for the entire evening and he is in town and this is a regular meeting of the City Council which he is attending. He asked if a rule was made that this will be strictly for residents and property owners in Florida Shores? Vice Mayor Dietz stated yes. Mr. Gross asked to be recognized. Mayor Armstrong asked if he was a property owner in Florida Shores? This was a rule adopted prior to the commencement of the meeting. Mr. Gross stated that one exception to that ruling is that Mr. Dietz said it, and the fact remains that Mr. Fernandez is paid by the City of Edgewater and he feels that he should have a right as citizens of the City to ask Mr. Fer- nandez a few questions. Mayor Armstrong stated that he can not break a rule that was set by the Council to start with, however he would have to agree that this Council as your repre- sentative in the City of Edgewater would be prohibited from conducting any order of business that is compelling upon you as a property owner in Edgewater out of Florida Shores if you didn't have an input in it. Mr. Gross stated that he would like it on the record that he has been refused to speak at this Public Hearing as a citizen paying taxes in this City under these conditions. Mr. Robert Christy was given the floor. He asked if the entire City is going to vote on this? Councilman Dietz said No. Mayor Armstrong said that he did not want to say one way or the other because he does not know what we are talking about. As far as he is concerned this is a workshop session to determine what we are going to talk about later. Mr. Christy stated that if anything happens in Edgewater the whole City is involved. He asked what has happened to all of the money that was suppose to be put aside for streets, where has this money gone to? Councilman Dietz stated that he would like to be able to answer some of these questions. Mr. Christy said he would like an answer to his question about why the whole City allowed to talk about this. Mayor Armstrong stated that he did not make the rule, the Council adopted the rule. Councilman Dietz said that in kindness to the people who live in Florida Shores, we are trying to let them come up with their own destiny as to whether they want to put this on the ballot or not. He stated that this would be set up as a tax district, the people in Florida Shores will pay the taxes to cover the cost of it. It will have nothing to do with the rest of the City of Edgewater. To let everyone else determine what is going to happen to the people in Florida Shores could be very bad for the people in Florida Shores. -4- ~ o o Mr. Gross said that he takes exception... Councilman Dietz told Mr. Gross that he was not called on, to sit down and shut up. Mayor Armstrong stated that he would like, with all due respect to everyone here, there are a number of things that he does not understand, he hears that we are going to go to a front foot assessment. Councilman Dietz stated that we are not going to go to a front foot assessment, we are going to let the people decide that themselves. Mayor Armstrong then what we are proposing is do the people want to go to a front foot assessment? Councilman Dietz stated that this is correct. Mayor Armstrong stated that we should go one foot at a time. We are talking about a front foot assessment, then we are not talking about tax mileage not to exceed so many mills for major improvements. If this is right, then taxes are out, we are talking about assessments on front foot on north, south streets in Florida Shores. He said now you say that we are talking about a tax district? Councilman Dietz stated that this is what it is goinq to amount to. He asked Mr. Woods to clarify this. Attorney Woods stated that he would have to say at this time that he assumes that is what we would have to do with it. He does not see any other way to provide the service out there. Mayor Armstrong stated that you are talking about a combination of an assess- ment on front foot of the property plus the fact that we are going to put it on the tax levy against that property? Attorney Woods said no, you are talking about an assessment after approval through.a referendum, not an advolorem tax. Councilman Sikes stated that he personally would hate to live in Florida Shores and have someone on Rhode Island, or Hardin Place vote on any tax increase in my area when it would not effect the people living in the other areas. That is the purpose of this Public Hearing. Before we do anything, we have to find out the desires of the people In Florida Shores, and then we can get in touch with Mrs. Odum and have her put it on the ballot for the people to vote on. He said as it was explained earlier, the septic tanks are no problem as it was in the past, so we are talking about paying $9.50 for one front foot per property owner on the north and south streets for paving. If you put in the water at the same time it would be an additional $4.50 for a front foot or a total of $14.00 a foot. You have the option of just the paving alone, and the water, and then from what he understands you have the paving, the water and sewer. He added that we can sit and argue all night and not accomplish a thing, the people are going to have to determine whether they want paving in front of their house and will they pay $9.50 a front foot, do they want to tie into the water system and pay $4.50 more. He said that at the present state, and if they have their own pump he would say no, but we are attempting to improve our Water Plant and it would be an advantage especially for those in an area where there are many homes around. He said the other details are to be discussed later, tonight we are to determine whether it is to be put on the ballot. If everyone at the Public Hearing voiced that they are not interested in any of it, he would have to vote against asking Mrs. Odum to put it on the ballot. Mr. Walls was given the floor. He stated that he wants paving and he wants sewer, he has water and he will vote for it on the referendum and he will pay it, but what he wants to know is suddenly after twenty years Florida Shores has become an orphan. Where there are millions of dollars involved in giving us something that we should have had when Magnuson shoved it off to the City. We went along and have paid our taxes and so forth, while the senior citizens of Edgewater have -5- o o had their roads paved, they all have sewer and they all have water and suddenly we have become an orphan and Florida Shores are being told to do it ourselves. He added that he will pay for this, but there are some people not as fortunate who can not afford it, however why won1t the City help more than they are? Why not tax the whole City for the millions of dollars required and everybody pay their share as Florida Shores as done in the past. A gentleman whose name was not understood stated that he would like a break down on what it will cost for paving, for water, for sewer and the like. Mr. Fernandez repeated what he explained earlier about the paving costing $9;50 per foot, and that the septic tanks can remain, however the sewerage installation will be $11.61 per foot. The water per foot will cost $4.50. Mrs. Walker asked what would happen in her area, since there are only five homes there? Are those roads going to be paved for only five homes? Mr. Fernandez stated that that area was included in the estimations made for the project. He explained that the owners of the undeveloped properties will be paying equally with the five home owners. Mayor Armstrong recognized Mr. Ben Vazquez and asked that he keep it down to a three minute limit. Mr. Vazquez stated that he opposes this project because he feels that it will be unfair and will do nothing more than help special interest groups in pro- moting a trailer park, property developments and so forth. He said that this is not in the general interest of the public welfare, it can do nothing more than create hardships on the every day working person and the people who re- tired on a fixed income. It will cost the people at least $256.00 plus in- terest, it will place them in jeopardy of losing their homes if they are unable to pay this assessment as it constitutes a lien on their property. There will also be connection fees and increases in water and sewer rates to pay for main- tenance costs in order to operate the system. He would like the Council to give a reasonable explanation as to why the recent annexation was taken place at this time of the proposal and creation of a special taxing district for sewer, water and road paving. It seems that there is something very questionable about this type of procedure. He read from the Vo1usia Charter in regard to improper use of public property or taxing powers. He also read from the City Charter in regard to special tax levy. Councilman Dietz stated that there are no special interests or anybody going to be annexed into the City of Edgewater that will benefit from the paving, or the water lines being put in Florida Shores. We are going to annex a piece of property on Park Avenue. The man has to put in his own sewer and water lines and he has to hook it up to the system at no cost to the City and no cost to the tax payers. Mayor Armstrong clarified some of the Annexation Act that was inacted in 1957 by the State Legislation. Tape 2A There was more discussion about the procedures which have to be followed in regard to annexation. (At this time the tape ended, the next tape began with Mr. Wa11aces request on down on the agenda. From the notes taken the following continues:) The majority of the audience at thepresent time has water and were not interested in the water expansion. It was voiced that they feel that the City should participate in thepaving program and they did not want to pay for the paving. By a show of hands the audience indicated that they were not interested in a referendum on this matter at this time. The Public Hearing was closed and the regular meeting continued. -6- o o APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Sikes made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 13, 1977, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: General Fund - Councilman Sikes made a motion to pay the bills, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. Water and Wastewater - Councilman Dietz made a motion to pay the bills, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 3-1. Mayor Armstrong voting NO. COMMUNICATIONS: The City Clerk read the Building Official's report for the month and his bill in the amount of $2,422.99. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to pay the bill, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Stanley Wallace in regard to the removal of three trees which are on City property, but should be removed in order to give him unobstructed access to his future projects. It was explained to Mr. Wallace that this is a County maintained road, and the County will have to give him this type of permission. Mr. Wallace explained that he has been to the County. After further discussion on this, it was stated that he was getting the run- around by the County, because they have to give the authority on something like this. Councilman Dietz made a motion that Mr. Wallace take this to the County, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. Mayor Armstrong stated that if he goes over there and they will not give him permission and they say that it is the City's responsibility, he should get a letter signed to that effect and bring it back to the Council. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. John Perzan in regard to street lights being put up near the warehouses under construction at 1945 West Park Avenue. Councilman Dietz made a motion that we write a letter to the man telling him that we have no money appropriated for street lights and that his request will be put in the file with the rest of them, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter to Chief Baugh from Officer Gaines resigning as patrolman due to family illness, to be effective July 25,1977. Councilwoman Webber made a motion that we accept this resignation with regret, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Gross was given the floor. He stated that during the meeting tonight one of the Councilman told him to shut up, and as Mayor of this City and responsible -7- o o for the Council, he would like an apology and he would like it put in the newspaper what has gone on here this evening, Mayor Armstrong stated that he was unaware that there was any ill feelings or harsh talk by any member of the audience and any member of the Council. Regretably these things will happen from time to time, and he does not know who is being referred to, however he feels that this is a matter of talking with the party and someone can make a public apology if they so desire. He added that sometimes he knows that his patience get on edge and he may not be a perfect gentleman at all times, but he is still human. However he makes no apologies for anybody but himself. Mr. Gross stated that there was no motion made at the beginning of the meeting stating that certain people were not allowed to speak. Mr. Dietz could have asked him not to speak, but instead he set there and told him to shut up. He asked Mr. Dietz to apologize to him and if he won't give it to him, he will ask the newspaper for an apology. Councilman Dietz stated that he will absolutely not apologize, if he wants the newspapers to apologize to him they are welcome to do it. He stated that Mr. Gross was speaking without being recognized and he does not owe him an apology. Mayor Armstrong called order to the meeting, he stated that he will recognize anyone at the meeting, however we will have to limit time for each person to speak. in order to proceed with the business at hand. Mr. Opal was given the floor. He asked about the adverse publicity that is being given to our Building Inspector. It does not look good for our City. Mayor Armstrong stated that we could talk about this, however we would be talking about two individuals and personalities and he does not like con- troversial issues. He explained that he has talked with the Building Official about this. and we as the Council are watching these things very closely to avoid any real conflict of interest. He went on to say that we have a con- tract with Mr. Murphy and we should abide by it unless some amendments are made or whatever. RESOLUTIONS: Attorney Woods stated that he has to apologize because he does not have the Resolution appointing the new board member. Councilman Dietz asked if this lady can take an active part on the board without the Resolution? Attorney Woods stated that as far as he is concerned she can, it has the approval of the Council by their vote, RES. NO. 724 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Woods read the Resolution in full. Councilman Dietz made a motion to adopt the Resolution, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Mayor Armstrong asked what this is for? Councilman Dietz explained that this is the money that we had appropriated in last year's budget for capital improvements but we had no way of taking -8- o o it out. We never before had a fund like this and we did not have an account set up for it. Councilman Sikes explained that some of the monies have been taken out of the Operation and Maintenance fund that should have come out of this fund. Mayor Armstrong asked where the money is coming from to be put in this Capital Imrprovement Fund? Councilman Dietz stated that it was appropriated last year at budget time and it was $40,000. Mayor Armstrong answered some questions from Mr. Gross about this, explaining that this is not an appropriation, it is authorizing the signatures on the account which this money is to be taken out. He added that he agrees that this is the proper way to handle this. Upon roll call vote on the motion, said motion CARRIED, 4-0. ORDINANCES: ORD. NO. 978 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $80,053.59 IN FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE EIGHTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD AND OTHER UNAPPROPRIATED FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDIN- ANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Woods read the second reading of the Ordinance in full. Councilman Dietz made a motion to adopt the Ordinance, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 3-1. Mayor Armstrong voting NO. ORD. NO. 979 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO ADD THREE ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS OF PERMITTED USES IN THE B-2 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE IN THAT AREA OF LAND WEST OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD TRACKS FROM 21ST STREET TO 30TH STREET PRE- SENTLY ZONED B-2 IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Woods read the second reading of the Ordinance by title only. Councilman Dietz made a motion to adopt the Ordinance, being seconded by Councilwoman Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED, 4-0. ORD. NO. 981 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF PURCHASING BY FORMAL ADVERTISING AND COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATIONS BY THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. City Attorney Woods read the first reading of the Ordinance in full. Councilwoman Webber made a motion to adopt the Ordinance, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. -9- r o o Attorney Woods answered several questions from the audience in regard to this. Upon roll call vote on the motion, said motion CARRIED, 3-1. Mayor Armstrong voting NO. Mayor Armstrong stated that in order to change the Charter we must notify the Secretary of State. OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Armstrong asked if Mrs. Webber has something to report on the landfill. Councilwoman Webber stated that Mr. McManamy was here saying that we are in violation and that we have to do something about our landfill right away. She talked with Mr. Martine about the work that has been done out there, she and Mr. Martine spoke with Mr. McCallister about the work. She felt that in order to show Mr. McManamy that we are trying to make an effort to get the work done, she told Mr. McCallister to go ahead and get the work done. She said that he did a beautiful job. She is sure that Mr. McManamy will be happy with it. The cost is $999.00. Mayor Armstrong stated that we have known for two years that we are going to have to do this, and Mr. Martine has been dragging his feet all of this time hauling dirt everywhere else but to the landfill. There was more discussion about the City crews not having this done by now. Mayor Armstrong stated that he knows that Joe is trying, but he feels that someone else should be moved up to supervisor. There was more discussion about the work being done, and not being done. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Armstrong asked Mr. Sikes about the employee meeting? Councilman Sikes stated that we are getting close to budget time and we have talked about a retirement plan and the City taking up the entire bill or the employees paying a portion of it. He feels that we should get the employees together perhaps with one of the insurance agents so that we can find out which way we want to go on this. We should let the employees decide this. Mayor Armstrong suggested that we have the employees appoint a fact finding board. Councilman Dietz suggested that the City Clerk just have a note put in with their pay checks asking which they want. Mayor Armstrong stated that it should all be explained to them first, perhaps Mr. Sikes could take charge of handling this meeting,and you could have re- freshments available and seriously talk about it. Councilwoman Webber spoke to the Council about a letter written by the Citizens Advisory Committee in regard to the City having some input in this new M.P.O. She read from the letter. Councilman Dietz asked what the trip to Tallahassee is going to do? Mayor Armstrong stated that we sent Gov. Askew a letter asking him not to conform an appointment to be sent up there by theVolusia Delegation, but he did. We have gotten nowhere with the whole thing. Councilwoman Webber stated that she wants to see Gov. Askew. Councilman Dietz stated that if we can get an appointment with him it won't hurt. He made a motion that if Mrs. Webber gets an appointment that we approve her trip up there, being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. 4-0. -10- o o MISCELLANEOUS: Councilwoman Webber asked if at one time didn1t we talk about giving a banquet for the boards. Councilman Sikes stated that he brought this up but it is so close to election time now, someone would say that it was political. Mayor Armstrong stated that he feels after election around Christmas time would be a better time. There was discussion about the vacancy on the Council. At this point we only have one interested party who has brought in paperwork. Mayor Armstrong explained how these matters were handled in the past. He said that we should find out for sure how to take care of this. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjo~rn, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Said motion CARRIED. 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