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01-09-1978 - Regular .. j . o 6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING January 9, 1978 Mayor Christy called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater to order, January 9, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. 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 Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION The Rev. Jerry Forrest gave the invocation. SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of the December 19, 1977 Regular Council Meeting and the December 29, 1977 Public Hearing and 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 and accounts as presented to them January 9, 1978, for payment. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from Charles Murphy regarding the building permits issued during December. The Building Dept. processed 33 permits for a total valuation of $416.042.00 and collected $3,434.08 in fees. During the past year, construction valuations were $5,843,293.00 compared with 1976 of $1,925.261.00 and $1,897,997.00 for 1975. 170 new homes were built in Edaewater in 1977. Mr. Murphy also presented his bill for $2,089.33. ~ Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council pay the bill. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Britain, 122 W. Knapp Ave., Edgewater regarding the survey of their property that places part of a City Street, street sign and stop sign on their property. Councilman Dietz said that there had been two different surveys done on this property and two different reports from those surveys. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to investigate this matter and report back to the Council. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. . .. o o The City Clerk read a letter from Katherine Odham, Supervisor/ Director, Dept. of Elections, Volusia County, Florida regarding the deputization of one or two City employees for the purpose of registering voters in Edgewater. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council accept Mrs. Odham's request and authorize the City Clerk to make the necessary arran~ementi. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Jimmy Hogan, Principal of Edgewater Elementary School regarding a proposed trip that the School Safety Patrol hopes to make to Washington, D.C., and asking for any support, financial or other wise, that the Council could give this organization. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize a donation of $150.00 (to be charged to 107. Council promotions). Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Correction in sequence of agenda Prior to the reading of Communications, Mayor Christy presented former Fire Chief Tommy Duane with an Ex-Fire Chief badge in recognition of his service with the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Dept. Mayor Christy thanked Mr. Duane and praised his devotion to duty and the welfare of the citizens of Edgewater. RESOLUTIONS No. 760 The City Attorney read Resolution No. 760.. A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR SETTING ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC ON.THEREGULAR'COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. M r s. 0 pal v 0, ice d her 0 b j e c t ion tow hat she, con sid e r all gag r u 1 e . II Mr. Opal spoke about changes in the agenda. Upon roll call the motion to adopt the Resolution CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCE There was a second reading of the following Ordinances: No. 995 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER. FLORIDA TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION TO THE PERMITTED USES IN THE I-I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, IN 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 Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 5-0. 2 o o No. 996 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN OLD PLAT IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTf, .FLORIDA ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED BY FRANK HALL, AND MARY HALL, HIS WIFE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES 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 5-0. No. 997 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 ARTICLE 111, SECTION 403.00, PERTAINING T.O PERMITTED USES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED 5-0. There was a first reading of the following 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 Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ordinance was ADOPTED for first reading 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Sieg and Ambachtsheer, Inc. Contract. Councilman Dietz said that he felt the Council should accept the recommendations for a 3 year contract on repair and maintenance on tanks at Florida Shores. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council accept Sieg and Ambachtsheer's bid of $17,226.00 for a 3 year contract. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Work on Library John Bevel submitted a bid to the Council to correct work or do work not done by the contractor and also for some other items requested by the Library and Friends of the Library. There was a rather lengthy discussion about the work to be done and also how much of this could be charged against money still owed the original contractor. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the work on the library as proposed in Mr. Bevel's letter of January 6, 1978 with the adjustment of the figure for hardware on the door. The four items requested by Friends of Library - 112.00 The six items requested by Library - 1275.00 The eight items not done by original contractor or needed to be redone - 1271.00 The City's portion of the cost will come from Emergency and Contingency Funds, as per submitted bill. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. 3 o o The City Clerk read a letter from James Cameron regarding the proposed property negotiations between Mr. Cameron and the County School Board and the road connecting Old County and Industrial Ave. allowing access to Edgewater Elementary that the City would build and maintain. Mr. Cameron spoke and said that the County School Board wanted to be sure that any problems between the City and Mr. Cameron were resolved before they proceeded with the transaction. There was discussion between the Council and Mr. Cameron as to the exact location and Mr. Cameron1s request for a rezoning and road frontage. The question of just a bicycle path or a bicycle path and a road was also discussed. Many members of the audience spoke concerning the proposed road and the need for a safer access to the school for the children. Councilman Dietz made a motion to contact Mr. Phillips, Director of School Plant Planning, to find out where we stood' with School Board. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Board Appointments: The Board of Adjustment members~~: will stay the same. Councilman Dietz made a motion to appoint Richard Bartholomew to the Zoning Board to replace Mrs. Secki. The rest of the Board will remain the same. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Merit Board members will stay the same. Councilman Sikes made a motion to appoint Mrs. Coleen Foster to the Board of Governors to replace Mr. Sorenson. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Library Board will remain the same. Councilman Dietz made a motion to appoint Gene Harris to the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals to replace Mr. Hardock. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to appoint Mr. Hardock, Mrs. Still, Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Webber to the Planning Board to replace Mr. McCallister and Mrs. Ward. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution on these appointments. A motion for the resolution was made by Councilman and seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Dietz made a motion that each member of each Board was to receive a letter notifying them of the appointments and the regular meeting time and place for each Board. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Hire a City Planner. The Council discussed the hiring of a City Planner. Councilman Dietz urged the Council to make a decision soon on someone to work with the Planning Board. 4 o o Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to make a character credit check on Richard Diamond for the purpose of employment. The report should be submitted to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call 'the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Rotundo asked how long will this job be for. Councilman Dietz said that there was no specific length of time that they would hire someone on a quarterly basis at this time. Councilman Dietz then made a motion that the City Clerk contact Mr. Diamond and request that he be present at the next regular Council meeting on January 16, 1978. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS The Council agreed to meet with the PBA on January 25, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. Interim Financing Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to go out for bids for interim financing $300,000. Bids are to be back by February 20, 1978 at 4:00 P.M. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Annexation The Council discussed the subject of annexing certain properties. Councilman Sikes made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to take whatever steps necessary to annex these properties. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Old County Road Mayor Christy informed the Council that we had received a request - to deed property near ocean and give to the County. They have a $30,000 road construction job in progress near the school and need to widen the road and have a right of way. Councilman Sikes asked if there was proof of ownership. Councilman Dietz made a motion to instruct the City Attorney to verify if the City owns land and then give type of deed necessary to give right of way to County. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Council discussed the steps necessary to change the time of the Regular Council meeting from 7:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.. Councilman Dietz made a motion to repeal 950 and adopt resolution setting 7:00 P.M. as meeting time. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor requested permission from the City Council to purchase lapel microphones for the Council members so that the sound system would be improved. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the purchase of lapel microphones @ $19.95 ea. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor announced the meeting of the Planning Board Jan. 18, 1978. This will be a public hearing to give citizens an oppportunity to discuss their ideas on city planning. The Mayor urged all to attend. 5 - o o Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi Mayor tJcal ~~ Councllman rF= ~T:~ .City Clerk -1 of 6