02-27-1978 - Regular
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
Regular Meeting
HELD: February 27, 1978
Mayor Christy called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:00 P.M. February 27, 1978 in the Community
Center.
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
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Deputy Clerk Nancy Blazi
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INVOCATION
There was a silent invocation.
SALUTE TO FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the
minutes of the February 20, 1978 regular Council Meeting.
Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion CARRIED 5-0.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve
the bills for payment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Kingdon read a letter and petition to the Mayor and
Council from business people and residents opposed to a
bicycle path along U.S. 1.
The Council heard from other members of the audience who were
also opposed to a bicycle path on U.S. 1.
The Council then heard from members of the audience who were
in favor of the bicycle path along U.S. 1.
There was a discussion among the Council members of this
bicycle route and other alternatives.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the
City Attorney to draw up a resolution requestin9 that the County
supply material for surfacing a bike path from Turgot Street
to the City limits of Edgewater and if the County so desired
the City would continue the bicycle path to Roberts Road.
Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO.
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A letter was read from Dan Corey's office glvlng a legal
description of property that the Fire Department was interested
in for a substation. The City Attorney said the City needed
to get a title search before any action could be taken on
obtaining this property.
Councilman Dietz made a moti.on that the Mayor have a title
search made and report back to the Council. Councilman Sikes
seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
A letter was read from Florida Power & Light requesting informa-
tion on the new water plant.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the
City Clerk to send them a letter similar to the one we sent
on the Wastewater Plant. Councilman Shell seconded the motion.
The motion CARRIED 5-0.
The Mayor and City Council received an invitation from VCDC
to attend a meeting on Drug Counseling. The Mayor and Police
Chief will attend.
A letter was read from the attorney.s for Tomoka Refuse, Inc.
concerning contract problems.
Councilman Dietz made a motion to turn this over to the City
Attorney and also to include a complete rundown on complaints
of the residents. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
A letter from Mrs. Wagoner complaining about the trash service
was noted by the Council for the record.
A letter was read from Harold Read, Jr. requesting to serve
on the Zoning Board. This was held until later in the meeting.
A letter was read from the Edgewater Garden Club complaining
about service at the Community Center. The letter was turned
over to the Board of Governors.
A letter was read from Caton Insurance concerning extra insurance
coverage for policemen. Councilman Dietz made a motion that
the Council table this until the Attorney can study it and advise
the Council. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
A letter was submitted from the Board of Adjustments concerning
wording changes in Ordinance 880. The Council referred the
letter to the Zoning Board.
A letter was read from the Planning Board requesting two more
members.
Councilman Dietz made a motion to table this until next week
and have the Council submit names of possible candidates for
appointment to the Planning Board. The City Attorney will draw
up a resolution appointing two members to the Board and removing
Mr. Wallace from the Board. Councilman Shell seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The Mayor and Council were invited to tour the Civil Defense
facilities in Daytona. They will go on March 8 at 3:30 P.M.
A letter was read from the State Department of Community Affairs
concerning grants. The Mayor will call for more information.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 773
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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICHARD DIAMOND TO THE TECHNICAL
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this
Resolution. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 774
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND THE
VOLUSIA COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION; 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 5-0.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 775
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EDGEWATER
ZONING BOARD AND APPOINTING James P. Engle AND Harold J. Read, Jr.
AS MEMBERS OF THE EDGEWATER ZONING BOARD; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this
Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
ORDINANCE
None
OLD BUSINESS
One bid was open for a new chipper. Councilman Dietz made a
motion that the Council table this until Mr. Shell can check
out specification and also find out why New Smyrna does not
use their chipper. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Board of Governors:
The Mayor brought up the subject of rewriting the by-laws
for the Board of Governors and also having them purchase the
net for the tennis court. A copy of the by-laws for revision
will be given to the Board of Governors.
CETA Program:
The Council was reminded that it was necessary for the various
departments to have prospective programs for CETA funding ready
before March 6, 1978.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Plugs:
New fire plugs will be needed as additonal water lines are installed.
The Council discussed how to pay for them and what the Water Dept.
will charge. Councilman Sikes made a motion to table this until
a later date to allow the Council to study the problem and also
to check on State prices on fire plugs. Councilman Rotundo seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Adjust Impact Fees:
Councilman Dietz stated that in
pay for future expansion in the
should raise the current impact
a motion that we hold a public
order to insure a reserve to
water and sewer utilities, we
fees from $75 to $200. He made
hearing on this, Monday March 20,
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at 6:30 P.M. and instruct the City Attorney to draw up the
necessary Ordinance. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Water/Wastewater Short School:
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A request was made to send a employees from the Water Dept. to
this school for one week. Councilman Sikes made a motion to
authorize sending 2 employees to this school. Councilman Dietz
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Proposed Water Line extension - Boston Road:
A letter was read from T. Wadsworth, Water Dept. requesting
the Council authorization to extend a water line from Boston
Rd. to U.S. 1 via Riverside Drive. Councilman Dietz made a
motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to go out
for bids on this job. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Flea Market (enclosed)
An application for an anclosed Flea Market was submitted
to the Council. It is not in permitted use for the zone in
which the property is located. Councilman Dietz made a motion
that the Council refer this to the Zoning Board. Councilman
Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Culverts
The Council again went on record stating that no cement driveways
are to be installed or a final inspection approved until a culvert
(if necessary) has been installed.
Mileage cOffipensation for Councilmen and Mayor:
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize
mileage compensation to the Mayor, Councilmen and all City
employees in the performance of official City business, effective~
March 1, 1978. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
A bill was presented from Tumblin Insurance for $4,734. Councilman
Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the payment of this
bill. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Shell ask that the Council approve the hiring of an
additional mechanic for the Street Department. Councilman Dietz
made a motion that the Council approve the hiring of a mechanic,
who will also be an operator of the heavier equipment. Councilman
Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The Mayor told the Council he had a request to meet with the
County Manager, our City Engineer and Water Dept. coordinator
to discuss well fields. The Mayor and Councilman Dietz will
attend this meeting March 6, 1978 at 11:00 A.M. in the County
Manager's office.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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