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01-30-1978 - Regular ~ ~ u I o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD January 30, 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 January 23, 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 Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of the January 23, 1978 regular meeting. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the minutes were approved 5-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the bills for payment. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. PRESENTATION A film and discussion were presented by Messrs. Bob Sprague, Bob Jourdan and Bob Snowden on the 208 bill for Water Quality Management. It was announced that February 9, 1978 there will be another district meeting in the County Courthouse Annex at 7:30 P.M. concerning Water Quality Management in Volusia County. Interested citizens are urged to attend. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a memo from the Zoning Board concerning a request by Mr. and Mrs. Iasimone of D & A Tires to sell Recreational Vehicles on consignment at 1701 S. Ridgewood Ave. The vehicles will be on the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Iasimone south of D & A Tires. The Zoning Board requested that this be added to permitted uses for B-3. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council grant an occupational license without adding to permitted uses because Recreationa.l Vehicles comes in the area of mobile homes and ,motor vehicle~ already permitted in B-3. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Q Q The City Clerk read a letter from Briley, Wild and Associates in reference to 17011 Comprehensive Planning Funds. It was the recommendation of Briley, Wild that the City apply for the program. The letter was for the information of the Council. The City Clerk read a petition from residents on Orange Tree Drive and Needle Palm Drive requesting relief from the heavy traffic of cars and trucks by lowering the speed limit and placing stop signs on Orange Tree Drive and Needle Palm Drive. Mr. Glaser, spokesman for the residents spoke to the Council about the problems the residents are faced with. There was discussion among the Council about getting some cooperation from the D.O.T. The question of covers on the trucks was also discussed. Police Chief Baugh said that he had been in contact with the County and they are trying to work out a truck route off Hibiscus. It would come down 16th St. to 442 on Hibiscus and then go either east or west on 442 to U.S. 1 or 1-95. It will be designated as a truck route. It is proposed that we make a trade with the County, we would use a portion of our equipment and they will supply the materials and help us cover the big canal out there (we put the pipe in, they will haul shell and fill). The County is sure that this will be done but there is no definite time as yet. The Chief will report back to the Council as soon as he has more information. The City Clerk read a memo from Chief Baugh requesting permission for S.E.V.A.A. to store one refreshment stand until a new shed at the ballfield is completed. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council allow the use of a corner of the City Barn for storage for this stand. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution No. 766 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF EDGEWATER IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977. 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. 767 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN AtL CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS IMPLEMENTING THE PENSION PLAN BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND THE BANKER'S LIFE OF DES MOINES, IOWA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Dietz voted NO. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 768 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NANCY BLAZI AS THE CITY OF EDGEWATER EMPLOYEES1 REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE MERIT BOARD; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 u o Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney and the City Clerk read Resolution No. 769 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION OF EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER FACILITIES OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY -THE CITY OF NOT EXCEEDING $300,000 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF 1978 TO FINANCE A PART OF THE COST THEREOF: PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM, CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EXCISE TAXES AND ALL MONEYS OF THE CITY DERIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXATION AND LEGALLY AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE, TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES The City Attorney read (second reading) Ordinance No. 998 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME OF 18 MONTHS FROM JUNE 15, 1977, to FEBRUARY 15, 1979, TO TELEPROMPTER SOUTHEAST, INC., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 19.(a) OF ORDINANCE 663, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 747 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS District V Liaison Committee: It was announced that Mr. Diamond, Edgewater City Planner, will attend the District V Liaison Committee Meeting on February 8, 1978. Street Light - Naranga Drive: It was decided to hold this for the February 6 Council Meeting and a report from Councilman Shell on a possible answer to the street lighting problem in the City. Economy Cab: This was tabled until the Attorney made a report to the Council. at the February 6, 1978 meeting. Hamel Property: The Attorney is still working on this. The Council decided to hold for the February 6, 1978 meeting. Dog Catcher: The Police Chief said that a cage, heavy gloves and a 7 to 12 ft. 3 o o pole with a loop, would total approximately $118.67. Also a tranquilizer gun would be approximately $125.00. He said that the Humane Society was willing to train someone in the proper procedure for safely capturing an animal. He also said that he (the Chief) would be responsible for the tranquilizer gun and be the only one to use it when necessary. The Council discussed the procedures used for possibly collecting fines for dogs picked up. Also the necessity of a truck and the possibility of temporarily using one that already belongs to the City. The Mayor announced that there would be a person available for the job through CETA. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the City Attorney to find out what kind of Ordinance other cities use in connection with unleashed dogs and present a similar ordinance to the City Council next week. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS RR signal at 26th St. crossing The City Clerk stated that Mr. Jim Beach of the DOT in Deland called her last week to tell her that the County had done all the necessary paper work preliminary to putting in a type 3 signal at the 26th St. crossing but when they got around to putting in the signal they discovered the property was in the City and not the County. If they put this signal light in it will cost the City $490.00 a year maintenance which is half the maintenance cost. The signal light itself costs about $20,000 but the County will pay that. This is a flashing signal with an automatic gate. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council enter into an agreement with the DOT for the installation of this RR signal and agree to pay half of the maintenance cost. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Street light on Mary St. The City Clerk read a petition from the residents of the 900 block of Mary Street requesting a street light. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council table this until February 6th meeting. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. U.S. No.1 Bike path A drawing of a proposed bike path along U.S. 1 was shown to the Council. This path has been suggested by Councilman Dietz. The Council discussed the merits and drawbacks of this location plus other alternatives that might be available. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the Police Chief and the City Planner to make a proposed draft for the Council approval for a bike path on the north-south route. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. 4 \ o o Subdivision Ordinance Councilman Sikes presented a proposed ordinance that was originally drafted in 1975. He suggested that the Council study this ordinance, make any changes they felt necessary and present it so that a new ordinance could be developed concerning subdivisions. It was agreed that at the next Council meeting a date would be selected to set up a workshop on this subject. Mayor to address School Board Mayor Christy said he will appear before the School Board to discuss a possible right of way for a street and/or bike path in the school area. Drainage on Palmetto Street Councilman Shell said that this area is often flooded when it rains. Considerable damage has been done to the pavement and the houses in the area have a serious water problem after a heavy rainfall. He would like the Council's authorization to have this corrected. The area needs a catch basin and a drain. The Council discussed the necessary work and the possible cost. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Mr. Shell to go ahead and have the necessary work done. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Board to have representative at Council Meetings The Mayor read a proposed letter he would like to send to the various Board Chairmen requesting the presence of a member of a Board when a subject pertaining to that Board or a request made from that Board appears on the agenda. It would be most helpful to the Council to have someone there to answer their questions. The Council agreed with this. Unpaid Utility Bills The City Clerk said that the City has to do something about past due or unpaid utility bills. We need the authority to either go to small claims court or possibly put a lien on the property. The City Attorney will study this subject and make a recommendation to the Council. The City Clerk asked for authorization to make the final payment to McMahan Construction Co. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve this bill for payment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. 5 .. ... . . o o MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackw:ll Nancy Blazl ~" ~ I/!!-" ~ Councilman ATTEST: ~~~/ Mayor day of -:, 6