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03-06-1978 - Public Hearing/Regular po. u u CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL Public Hearing March 6, 1978 Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 P.M., March 6, 1978 in the Community Center. The purpose of the hearing was to consider a request by Mr. and Mrs. Miller, owners of the Edgewater Beauty Shop, Park Ave., Edgewater, Florida, to have their shop returned to B-1 Zoning. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman Carl Shell Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Deputy Clerk Nancy Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present There was no objection from anyone in the audience to the proposed change in zoning. The hearing was recessed until later in the regular Council meeting. CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 6, 1978 Mayor Christy call the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida to order at 7:00 P.M., March 6, 1978. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman Carl Shell Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Deputy Clerk Nancy Blazi Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present PreseRt Present INVOCATION SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of February 27, 1978 Regular Council Meeting. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. o o BILLS AND ACCOUNTS The City Clerk said that it was necessary to add $98.77 to the bills for petty cash. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the bills, as corrected, be approved for payment. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney requesting that the Council consider hiring an assistant City Attorney.' Councilman Dietz said that he agreed with the concept of additional help for the City Attorney but would prefer to find someone who lived in the Edgewater area. The Council agreed to table this until the City Attorney could check into this further and recommend someone in this area to serve as assistant City Attorney. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Kingdon apologizing to the _I Council for political references made in a letter to the Council about the bicycle path. The City Clerk read a letter from Charles Murphy, Building Inspector concerning permits issued during the past month and including a bill for $1,124.06. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council pay this bill. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the Volusia County School Board concerning land available for a road in the area of the Edgewater Public School. This was for Council information. The City Clerk read a letter from D. Cory concerning the examination of the City Boundaries. There was a bill for $15.00 for this service. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve this bill for payment. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney stated that he had a Resolution prepared for appointing members to the Planning Board. However, the Chairman of the Planning Board was requesting 3 additional members instead of two. Councilman Dietz made a motion to table this Resolution until next week when the Council would be able to add the requested number of members. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 776 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BIKE PATH ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 1; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO. 2 . Q u The City Attorney read Resolution No. 777 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAYNE ATLANTIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,000.00, SUBJECT TO NO APPEAL BEING FILED IN THE BOND VALIDATION CASE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, VS. THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ET AL, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND LAYNE ATLANTIC COMPANY; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES None. OLD BUSINESS- Interim Financing: Councilman Sikes stated that due to the fact Southeast Bank was involved as one of the bidders, he would vote as the Council voted and would prefer to vote last. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council accept the bid from Southeast Bank. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Chipper: Councilman Dietz made a motion that we accept the bid from the Highway Equipment and Supply Co. for a price of $7,380. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. A. Sindler, Bill for culverts: The Council agreed that the City Attorney may have to file a suit to collect this bill. The Building Inspector's office will be notified that Mr. Sindler should not receive any building permits. Zoning Board members: The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning Board requesting that Mr. Hal Read, Jr. not be considered at this time for membership on the Board. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and authorize the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution withdrawing Mr. Read from the Zoning Board and replacing him with another appointee. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Bridge Resolution: The Mayor asked the Council for permission to submit a Resolution to the VCOG approving a bridge connecting Indian River Blvd. and Beachside (New Smyrna). Council members suggested that the Mayor check to see if any such resolution had already been issued. Recreation Site Plan: Mayor Christy stated that he felt it was necessary to make sure that Daytona Beach did not get a large recreation complex of the type he has proposed for Edgewater. Councilman Dietz suggested that the Mayor draw up a rough draft on the type of resolution he would like concerning this problem. CETA Programs 3 . o ~ The City Clerk reminded the Councilman that the various departments should have their requests in for CETA personnel before March 15th. Board of Governors by-laws: Councilman Shell presented the new by-laws for the Board of Governors. They were turned over to the City Attorney to study and make any recommendations or changes that might be necessary. Maule Industries Pipe, Bill $1200: Councilman Shell said that he had reached an agreement for the settlement of the billowed Maule Industries. They are willing to accept $1200 in payment. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize this payment to fully settle this account. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Council resumed the Public Hearing concerning Mr. and Mrs. Miller's request for rezoning their property. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and grant the zoning change. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the City Attorney to amend 880 to comply with the recommendation of the Zoning Board to change the zoning of the Miller property back to R-1. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk submitted a bill from Briley, Wild & Associates. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the bill for payment. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the Police Chief requesting the Council's permission to promote two members of the Police Dept. to the rank of sergeant. One of the promotions will be in the investigative department and the other will be in the patrolmen section. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolution creating two sergeant positions in the Police Dept.one in the investigative section and the other in the patrolmen section and appointing Mr. Rickelman, investigative section, to the position of sergeant effective 3/10/78. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Atlas for Water System: Councilman Dietz asked for the Council IS approval to have Briley, Wild and Associates complete an atlas of the entire water system of the City of Edgewater. The cost would be about $6,000. The Council discussed the necessity for this project. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Briley, Wild and Associates to make a complete atlas of the present water system in the City of Edgewater. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Sikes said that he believed the employees of the Water Department should be commended for the fine job they did last week when a main water line was accidently broken. It was also suggested that the City write to Mr. Demet whose front lawn~was flooded after the accidently breaking of the fire hydrant. 4 . o o Councilman Dietz said that the 208 water quality report is basically agreed upon by area cities. The cities will be expected to draw up their own 6rdinance similar to the report. He suggested we get a copy of the resolution drawn up by Ormond Beach for the Council to study. Aerial Photos: The City Clerk read a letter from Richard Diamond, City Planner, requesting permission to purchase aerial photographs of Edgewater and up-to date maps for use by the Planning Board. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to issue a purchase order for the purchase ofsthe necessary photos and maps. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Community Drive: Councilman Shell said that the people who live on Community Drive state this is a street on the map and that the City should take care of it. Mr. Shell would like to have the City Attorney look this up. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the City write a letter to the property owners on Community Drive notifying them that according to the land survey there'is only 4 ft. 111 right of way that the City of Edgewater is participating in and if they are interested we would entertain the idea that they could dedicate the balance of that street to the City of Edgewater, deed it to the City, and we would be glad to maintain it and put it in our records. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk informed-the Council that the cost of the materials for the culverts has gone up and it will be necessary to change the resolution that set the price of the culverts. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the City Attorney amend Resolution No. 771 covering installation of the culverts, to read the charge for culverts will be the cost of the material plus $45.00 installation fee. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Shell said that Mr. Copeland was selling his street paving equipment for $5,000 and that he believes the City would benefit by purchasing this equipment. The City Attorney said that the City should solicit quotations on similar equipment from other companies before they purchase this equipment. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the City Clerk should get quotations on similar equipment. If this equipment is the best purchase price the City of Edgewater would enter into an agreement which would be compatible with our financial position to pay for such equipment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the placing of an advertisement, in the proper publications, for the position of Utilities Director of the City of Edgewater. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. 5 , o Q Councilman Dietz said that in view of all the recent accidents involving railroads specifically as they relate to passing through cities and town, he believes that the City of Edgewater should request that the railroad no longer come through Edgewater. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the City Attorney to draw up a resolution stating that it is the intent of the City of Edgewater to expedite the rerouting the the Florida East Coast Railroad to the May town spur thus eliminating any railroad passage thru the City of Edgewater. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Shell made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi ~~~~ ayor ~ ~ C;~ ~ --zJJh Councilman . U~ Councllman ~ ~TEST: f6jl1~ lu ./ Sue Blackwell Approved this day of ~~~ Mayor 6