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12-05-1977 - Regular .r , ~ o o o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD December 5, 1977 Mayor Christy call the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater., to order December 5, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis 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 SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor' Christy asked for approval of the minutes for the special meeting NOVEMBER 19, 1977. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the minutes be approved. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Dietz voted NO. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Mayor Christy read the bills in the General Fund for a total of $1,239.58. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. ~pon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy read the bills for Capital Improvements Street Paving total $1,872.00. Council~an Sikes made a motion that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Rot~ndo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy read the bills in the Water and Wastewater account total $177.00. Councilman Shell made a motion that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy read the bills for Capital Improvements Water, total $495.00 Councilman Di~tz made a motion that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS ~ The City Clerk read a report from the Building Inspector and presented his bill for $1,623.33. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council pay this bill. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Briley Wild and Associates, regarding operator requirements for the Sewaae Treatment Plant and the Water Treatment Plant. There was no-action by the Council o (.) <J ,-0 The City Clerk read a letter from the Edgewater Public Library regarding more unsatisfactory items that need to be fixed at the library by the contractors and subcontractors. Mayor Christy read a,letter from the City Attorney to the contractors stating that if numerous repairs were not completed by December 5, 1977 they will be considered in default of their contract and the City will hire other contractors to do the work and,deduct the amount ,from the balance due the original contractor. The City Attorney said that the contractor Mr. Harris and the architect were not concerned with fixing these unsatisfactory items and that in the future if Mr. Harris should again be a low bidder for a building contract for the City we should take his past record into account. Tape 1B Councilman Shell made a motion that the City get a contractor to fix the library immediately and deduct the amount from the balance due Mr. Harris. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Sikes read a letter addressed TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and signed by him, regarding pressure put on his employer because of personal decisions or actions that he takes as a Councilman. If the citizens are unhappy with the decisions he makes as City Councilman then they may, under the provisions of the Edgewater Charter, institute a recall petition. He requested that this letter be made part of the record for this Council Meeting. The City Attorney said that apparently some people in the City have taken it upon themselves to call the bank where Mr. Sikes works to spea,k to his employer, they have even called the corporate offices in Miami. This action constitutes harassment of Mr. Sikes and there are laws against this. He definately has cause for a libel suit according to certain statements that the Attorney has heard. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Rich spoke about water meters and also water leaking near a hydrant on the Dixi~ Highway. Councilman Rotundo said Mrs. Rich had called him and that the hydrant had been fixed. Police Chief Baugh said that the Police had reported this to the Water Department. Mr. Opal spoke about the reappointment of Mr. Dietz. He feels Councilman Dietz is to blame for the water problems in the City because he is the sole coordinator the water department has had for the past 3 or 4 years. He questioned why the resumes of all the people who had applied for the position of Councilman for Zone 4 had not been read before anyone was appointed. Mrs. Woodard asked what had happened to the water last week in Edgewater. Mayor Christy explained that one of the lines broke and it drained one of the'tanks. When the water went back into the tank from the top it stirred up all the sediment on the bottom which was the cause of the bad water we had. The Water Department worke~ around the c 1 0 c k to fix t his ,s i, t u a t ion. He c all e d asp e cia 1 me e t 1 n g 0 f 2 {.) o o -0 the Council and the Water department to discuss this ~roblem and to take steps to assure it does not happen again. The minutes of that meeting when approved by the Council will be posted for the public. He reminded the audience that in 1975 when the second reading of an ordinance approving a new water system for Edgewater 3 members of that Council voted against at that time and that meant that no new system was started at that time and that included repairing the tanks already in use. Tape 2 RESOLUTIONS Councilman Sikes made a motion to accept the insurance bid for the insurance for the City of Edgewater as advertised by the Caton Insurance. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 755 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CATON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., OF PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKMENS' COMPENSATION, PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVID,ING 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 5-0. ORDINANCES Ordinance 995 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF EDGEWATER, FLOBIDA 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 the first reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Ordinance 996 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN OLD PLAT IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA ON PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED BY FRANK HALL AND MARY HALL, HIS WIFE: REPEALI-NG ALL-ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt the first reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Dog Catcher: The Police Chief spoke about making an Ordinance that'the City could work with. Councilman Sikes asked about training and special equipment to protect the Dog Catcher. Tape 2B The Chief said he was checking with New Smyrna to find out what they had done about this problem. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the Police Chief to get started on making the arrangements necessary prior to hiring a Dog Catcher. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Chief said he would report next week to the Council. 3 ~ o o o Dr. Hollingshead presented a Resolution to the Council for their approval concerning the public benefit of the Ponce de Leon Port Authority's proposed port and marina complex. He explained the plan for building this marina. He asked for the approval of the City of Edgewater for this. There were questions from the Council concerning this project. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the. Council endorse this resolution. Councilman Rotundo seco~ded the ~otion. Upon rollcall the motion CARRIED 5-0. Culverts: Councilman Shell said that he.wanted to propose an ordinance that the City would buy culverts and the builders would have to get a permit for that culvert when he gets a permit for his building. He would like to make a motion that the attorney draw up the proper ordinance. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Tape 3 Councilman Rotundo asked what the cost would be. Councilman Shell said that the cost would vary depending on the size. But the City Street department would put them in correctly and the City would be reimbursed by the builders. Councilman Sikes asked when culverts would be required and when they would not be required. There are many places that might not need a culvert. Councilman Shell said the City would have to inspect the area to see if a culvert was needed. The Council ask~d quest10ns of Mr. Leoffler, Building Inspector, concerning the necessity of culverts in various areas. Councilman Dietz said there was an original law that covered drainage. but it has not been enforced. If we ever get heavy rains or a hurricane we will be faced with serious flooding problems. There was discussion from the audience. Councilman Dietz suggested that the ordinance read: it was unlawful to restrict the flow of drainage in the City. This would cover old as well as new houses. The City Attorney said he was sure there was a law similiar to this already on the books. Councilman Dietz than suggested that Councilman Shell, Mr. Leoffler and the City Attorney should get together and draw up an ordinance that the City could live with. Tape 3 B The City Attorney was authorized to draw up an ordinance with the help of Councilman Shell and the Building Inspector by a Council vote of 5-0. 4 o o o o Fire District: The Mayor announced that December 15, 1977 is the last meeting to discuss with the County the question of extending Fire and Rescue Service into the County, concerning also a combined Fire District. Fire Chief Foster said that the Fire Dept. had submitted to the County a budget covering.the co~t of extra service. Councilman Dietz said that the last meeting the Edgewater Council had attended with the County they were not prepared for the propositions the County made including the addition of a rescue district. The Fire Chief said that even if the County passed an ordinance they would have to submit a contract to the City of Edgewater for revi'ewby the Fire Department and approval of the City Council. There was further discussion between the Council members, representatives of the Fire Department. Councilman Dietz suggested that they have a meeting with the Fire Department and also have the County Fire Marshall and Mr. Hetrick.. . The Council decided to meet Thursday at 7~30 P.M. December 8, 1977. to continue discussion of the proposed .Fire District plan. Tape 4 Coordinator system. The Council selected the Coordinators for the various departments. Administration - Councilman Sikes Street - Councilman Shell Water - Councilman Dietz Police & Fire - Councilman Rotundo Parks, Library & Recreation - Mayor Christy. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council accept these coordinators. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rotundo. Upon roll the motion passed. 5-0. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 757 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER. FLORIDA: REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council a~cept this Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution was ACCEPTED 5-0. The Mayor spoke about the sound system in the Community Center and the need for an improved system. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the City get the best sound system they can get with a recording system built right in. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Antirecession money. The Mayor asked the Council to approve a $100.00 Christmas bonus for each City employee. The City Clerk said we have a total of $7.756. It has to be obligated before the end of this year. 5 . . o o o o The Mayor suggested that we use some of this money for Christmas bonus. Councilman Dietz made a motion to authorize the Citv Clerk to advertise a Public Hearing for the use of the remainder of the Anit-Recession money. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED. Holiday Meetings: Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council will not meet on December 26 or January 2. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Pagers: Councilman Dietz made a motion that this be tabled until a later date. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Radios: Councilman Sikes made a motion to table this, then withdrew the motion. Police Chief Baugh spoke about the problems the Police are having with one-channel radios in their cars. The Police need two channel radios. Lf Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the City purchase the radios. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. MISCELLANEOUS -.. 4B The Chief reported on a truck route to bypass some of the areas of the City. A cul~ert is needed at one point and it will be necessary to check with the Mosquito Control to find out what they require. r The Mayor announced that the City Council will meet with PBA representatives on Wednesday, December 7, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall. , Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council recess until Thursday at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. The meeting was rece~s~d. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi A:g:~. ~ c'ity C Ie r kf!J. Approved thi s ;(9 ~ay of ~ J~::;:;V~ Mayor 6 ~. ~