12-29-1977 - Public Hearing/Special
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
PUBLIC HEARING
December 29, 1977
Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 29, 1977 in the Shuffleboard Club Room
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 N. Blazi
*Patrolman McKeever
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Excused *
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The Public Hearing was for the purpose of discussing uses for
the Anti-Recession Fiscal Aid money to be received during the
remaining three quaeters of this fiscal year (1977-78)
Mayor Christy read a list of recommendations to the Council for
uses for this money. Among the suggestions made were new hoses
for the Fire Dept., walkie talkies for the Police Dept., new
carpet for City Hall and a copying machine for the Police Dept.
Councilman Dietz suggested that the Council consider using some
of this money to hire a City Planner.
There was discussion among the Council regarding the amount
of money to be allocated to the various departments to meet some
of these needs.
Mayor Christy recessed the Public Hearing to be continued later
during the Regular Council Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING HELD
December 29, 1977
Mayor Christy called the Special Meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 29, 1977 in the
Shuffleboard Club Room
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
Excused
Excused
Excused
Deputy Clerk N. Blazi
Patrolman McKeever
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INVOCATION
SALUTE TO FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council accept the minutes
of the December 5th, 8th and 12th meetings. Councilman Sikes seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Mayor Christy asked the Council what they wished to do about the
bills and accounts.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve these bills
for payment. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Christy announced that a list of bills and accounts will be
posted in the City Hall, the Community Center and the Library prior
to each regular Council meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Tape 1B A letter was read from Tommy's Lounge requesting permission to
stay open one extra hour on New Year's Eve. Councilman Dietz
made a motion that the Council grant _ this request. Councilman
Shell seconded the motion. Upo~ roll call the motion did NOT CARRY 5-0.
A letter was read from Mr. Kuyk regarding the proposed contract
- for repair and cleaning of the Water Tanks.
Councilman Sikes said that this contract would be decided u.pon at
the January 9, 1978 Council Meeting. He made a motion to table
this letter for study by the Council until the January 9th meeting.
Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 5-0.
A letter was read from Joseph Martine requesting permission to retain
his employment until May, 1978.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that Mr. Martine be transferred
to another department, at his present salary, to finish out his
term of employment in May, 1978. Councilman Shell seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
It was further decided that Mr. Martine would work for the Park
and Pier Dept. and also substitute in other departments where he
was needed.
A letter was read from Mr. Charles Phillips regarding the proposed
bicycle path and public road around the Edgewater Public School site.
It went on the record as information for the Council.
Tape 2
A letter was read from Mr. Robert Poland of Edgewater regarding
a bulkhead and fill permit he is trying t6 obtain from the State.
Mr. Poland's letter, a letter from the Department of Environmental
Regulations, the Permit Application Appraisal and biological assess-
ment of the proposed project were read verbatim (see attached certified
copy) into the record of this meeting.
Councilman Dietz mad~ a motion. that the Council authorize the City
Clerk to write to the Department of Environmental Regulations
to thank them for their detailed and concise report and to inform
them the Council was also interested in the growth and beautification
of the City and that the Council granted Mr. Poland's request
for the bulkhead and landfill rights on his property. Councilman
Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
A cop y 0 f the a p pro v e d m. i nut e s w ill ace 0 m pan y the 1 e t t e r .
A letter was read to the Council from the County Manager informing
them of the waiver of permit fees for the construction of the water
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treatment. plant in Edgewater. It went on record as information
for the Council. .
Mayor Christy announced that Mr. Terry Wadsworth of the Water Dept.
had received his Class C license.
RESOLUTIONS
None
OR DIN A N CE S
None
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Christy brought up the subject of Ordinance 766 and the
licensing of fruit stand vendors. He had talked to the City
Attorney and it was the Attorney's opinion that this licensing
could be permitted. The Council discussed the subject.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council permit licensing
of the fruit stand vendors in Edgewater and also request the
City Attorney to furnish the Council his opinion on the legality
of this licensing to the City Council in writing. Councilman
Sikes seconded the motion. Vpon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Christy read a statement concerning the policy of the
Council for business to be presented before the Council. Any
business to be discussed by the Council must be su~mitted to City
Hall, in writing, by noon of the last working day before the
next Regular Council Meeting. Items of an emergency nature will
be added to the agenda at the discretion of the Council.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the
City Attorney to draw up a Resolution changing the time of the
Council Meetings to 7:00 P.M., instead of 7:30 P.M. and adding
that business to come before the Council must be presented, in
writing, at City Hall by noon on the last working day before the
meeting. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
None
Mayor Christy then resumed the subject of the Anti-Recession funds
Tape 2B for further discussion by the Council and the audience.
The subject of the City Planner was raised.
Mayor Christy will meet with members of the Planning Board at
C i t Y Hall , on. T u e s da y January 3.
The subject of possible applicants for the position of City Planner
was discussed.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the anti-recession funds be
spent as follows: $1,290.00 for 600 ft. fire hose
2,035.00 for walkie talkies
700.00 for carpet
300.00 for copying machine (Xerox)
3,431.00 for salary for City Planner
Councilman Dietz seconded the motion.
A question aas raised on whether or not the copying machine had to be
a Xerox.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to amend the record to read copying
machine. Councilman Shell seconded this motion.
Upon roll call the motion as made and amended was CARRIED 5-0.
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Mayor Christy announced that the Planning Board was holding a
Public Hearing January 18, 1978 for the purpose of obtaining
information from citizens on their suggestions for the growth
and planning of the City. The Mayor urged all citizens to
attend.
Councilman Shell made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Sikes
seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned.
Nancy Blazi
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