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02-06-1978 - Regular . # u ~. u CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD February 6, 1978 Mayor Christy called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida to order at 7:30 P.M. on February 6, 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 Clerk Sue Blackwell City Attorney Judson Woods Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Excused Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. Canova. SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of the January 30, 1978 regular meeting. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the bills presented to them for payment. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from Charles Murphy, Building Inspector stating that 37 building permits had been processed during the month of January and requesting payment of $2,110.75. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council pay this bill. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. RESOLUTIONS Before the City Attorney read the resolution he read Ordinance No. 1000 (second reading) ORDINANCE 1000 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 950 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO THE MEETING PLACE AND TIME OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt the second reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Rotundo seconded\ the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 4_0.J ~ ~ o o The City Attorney then read RESOLUTION 770 A RESOLUTION SETTING 7 P.M. ON EACH MONDAY EVENING AS THE OFFICIAL MEETING TIME FOR THE EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution was ADOPTED 4-0. ORDINANCES The City Attorney read Ordinance 999 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 564 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REQUIRING THAT ALL CULVERT PIPING UNDER DRIVEWAYS THAT CROSS DRAINAGE DITCHES SHALL BE DONE BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER AND THE CHARGE FOR SAID INSTALLATION SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. . Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 4-0. Ordinance No. 1001 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-2 OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE THAT NO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES SHALL BE ISSUED TO ANY APPLICANT UNLESS THE ISSUANCE OF SAID LICENSE IS IN CONFORMITY WITH ALL ZONING LAWS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 4-0. OLD BUSINESS Set workshop on Subdivision Ordinance Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council table the setting of a date for a workshop on subdivision ordinance until the February 20, 1978 meeting. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Hamel-Walsh Annexation Councilman Dietz said that this annexation has been approved. The City now has to notify the Circuit Court, the election supervisor, the County assessor and the State of Florida. The Attorney said that the City will have to find the Ordinance that redefines the specific boundaries. Councilman Dietz suggested that the Attorney check out the property definitions. 2 .' o o Economy Cab The Attorney reported that the City cannot require a license from a company that is already licensed in another City. The only way we could require the person operating the Economy Cab in Edgewater to obtain a license from the City would be if they actively advertised in Edgewater and actually set up an office in this City. The Council decided not to pursue this subject further. Sunday Beer Sales The City Clerk read a petition from various merchants in Edgewater requesting permission to sell beer on Sunday morning. They pointed out that merchants in New,Smyrna Beach have the advantage of extra sales because they can sell beer on Sunday mornings. The Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages of changing the law in Edgewater. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council pass an Ordinance permitting the sale of beer on Sunday mornings. The motion died for lack of a second. R. Webber - report on bike path Mrs. Ryta Webber of the Planning Board talked to the Council of the progress she has made in her continuing effort to obtain a bicycle path for the school children. Mrs. Webber began her efforts in 1972. Recently Mrs. Webber met with representatives of the State and County to continue discussions on putting a bicycle path in the City. Mrs. Webber told the Council that within two weeks the State will send their recommendation for the best location of the bicycle path. She will bring this recommendation to the Council at the February 20 meeting. City Hall Parking Lot The Mayor showed the Council a diagram and gave them the estimated cost to pave the parking lot area next to City Hall. The cost would be approximately $3,072.50. The City Attorney asked if the work would be done by City crews. The Mayor said that it would. The City Attorney said it would be necessary to go out for bids on the material used. Councilman Dietz said we only had one supplier. He asked if the County had a bid on asphalt. The City Clerk did not know the figure. Councilman Dietz made a motion to table this until next week so the City Clerk could get the necessary figures. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Dog Catcher The City Attorney said that he questioned the feasibility of trying to impose, a fine if dogs were picked up. He has checked 3 ~ ~ \ ~ ~ ~/ o o with other cities and they do not impose fines. Police Chief Baugh requested permission of the Council to begin purchasing. necessary items for the proposed dog catcher to use. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Chief Baugh to purchase a loop, gloves and a cage. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The subject of a vehicle for the dog catcher was discussed. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Councilman Rotundo and Chief Baugh to spend up to $1000 for the purchase of a truck. It is to be charged to the Police Department. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Pagers - Motion to buy Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the purchase of four pagers and chargers to be charged to EVER capital improvements. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. NEW BUSINESS Bill from Ervin, Varn, Jacobs, Odom and Kitchen This was a bill presented by Mrs. Marie Nichols for cost of a court case that resulted from a charge of conflict of interest when she served on the Edgewater Board of Adjustments. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve this bill for payment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Briley, Wild Bills The City Clerk presented a bill from Briley, Wild and Associates in the amount of $4,675.18. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve this bill for payment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Wildwood Subdivision agreement for construction Mr. Frank Hall addressed the Council concerning the difference in pipe that he is required to use in construction. Councilman Dietz said that he was planning to discuss this with the City Engineers. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council table this until a later date when we can come back with a recommendation. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Progress Payment # 2 - Water Plant Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council table this until February 13, meeting so that they can have a chance to study this bill. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. 4 o o Reed Subdivision revised plan Mr. Dexter appeared before the Council with a revised plan for the Reed subdivision. The City Attorney said that Mr. Dexter has to appear with the revised plan before the Zoning Board for their approval. The Zoning Board will make its recommendation to the Council. C. D. Basic Seminar James Nichols, C.D. Coordinator requested authorization from the Council to attend a seminar. He said it would cost approximately $200. but that the City would be reimbursed by the Federal Government. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize this expenditure and charge it to 6060. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Dietz spoke to the Council about the moratorium that FHA had placed on building in Florida Shores. There will be no FHA loans in Florida Shores until we have City water and sewers there. He is quite sure that the VA may follow FHA example. He reminded the Council that eventually we will have to put in water and sewers and that the sooner we started on this the less expensive it would be for everybody. Mayor Christy suggested that they examine the possibility of loans or grants to cover some of this construction. There was some discussion on this. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adjourn the meeting. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi ~ ~ ~I ~ The meeting was adjourned. MINUTES TAKEN BY: ATTEST: /)",,/1 P /J/J d;t.b ~ Sue Blackwell Approved this 13~ay of . ;2~k~. ~ayor ~ ~ 5