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02-27-1978 - Regular , . J 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 Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present 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. o o 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 2 ~ o o 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, \ 3 . . o ,.". , ~ 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: .t 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. 4 c o MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blaz; ~- ~ ~/ Counc::( man ?/....~ 4/ ~ (Z~ (j' ATTEST: c~~rtkj~ day of Mayor 5