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11-28-1977 - Regular . v o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER REGULAR MEETING HELD November 28, 1977 Mayor Robert H. Christy called the meeting of the City Council to order November 28, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis Rotundo Councilman Carl Shell Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Zone 4 City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk Sue Blackwell Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Vacant Present Present Present INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Thompson. SALUTE TO THE FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Shell made a motion to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing November 16, 1977. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. The minutes were APPROVED 4-0. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting November 21, 1977. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. The minutes were APPROVED 4-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS The Mayor read the bills from the General Fund total $5,045.51. Councilman Sikes made a motion to pay the bills. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The Mayor read the bills for Capital Improvements total $73.20. Councilman Sikes made a motion to pay the bills. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The Mayor read the bills from the Water and Wastewater Fund total $659.40. Councilman Shell made a motion to pay the bills. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The Mayor read the bills for Capital Improvements total $1,196.40. Councilman Sikes made a motion to pay the bills. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a memo from the Edgewater Zoning Board in reference to the special Public Hearing held jointly with the City Council. The Board recommended to add to the permitted uses in I-I, a metal plating shop and a machine shop tool and die. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Mayor Christy brought up the fact that a license had already been issued to operate a chrome plating shop in Edgewater at the place discussed in the Public Hearing on November 16, 1977. The license ~ Tape IB Tape 2 Q o was issued October 21, 1977. This license when it was issued did not meet the qualifications of the zone. He questioned how this license could have been issued before a Public Hearing. Mr. Mackie said that the Zoning Board was not aware that a license had been issued prior to obtaining proper zoning in the area. He suggested that in the future all applications for businesses be reviewed with the Building Inspector to assure proper zoning for the business. Councilman Sikes made a motion to pick up the license (#4995) and return the money that was paid for the license Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Sikes motion to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board, upon roll call CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the attorney make the necessary zoninq change to Ordinance #880 I-I. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The recorder was not functioning properly during the Council meeting. the following minutes were taken from notes made by the City Clerk during the meeting:. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to accept the University of Florida's estimation of the population of the City of Edgewater at 4,567. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a recommendation from the Board of Adjustments denying a variance to Mrs. Scavarda on Marion Ave. Councilman Shell made a motion to accept this recommendation. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a recommendation from the Board of Adjustments to grant a variance to Mr. Wright of Riverside Drive. Councilman Sikes made a motion to table this recommendation until the Council received the address of the property and had an opportunity to inspect it. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the PBA requesting a continuation of talks with their representatives. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to hold a meeting Wednesday November 7, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the Fire Department announcing the new officers for the coming year. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council accept the officers as elected. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from the Fire Department requesting the purchase of new uniforms. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the City purchase new uniforms. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion for discussion. The motion was withdrawn when Mr. May of Coronado Paint Co.offered to purchase the uniforms for the Fire Dept. Mr. May recalled that it was almost a year ago that the bad fire occurred at his Paint Co. he was very proud of the fine work of our Fire Department and he considered it a pleasure and a privilege to purchase new uniforms for the Fire Dept. 2 ~ o Tape 2B The City Clerk read a letter from Port Orange congratulating our Fire Dept. on their participation in the Field Day. The City Clerk read a letter from Maule Industries requesting the return of a pipe. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the City Clerk make a Xerox of the original letter that the Council sent to Maule Industries concerning this problem and send it to them once more. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Don Kuyk, Director of Utilities announcing his resignation. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council accept this resignation with regret. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Rich spoke about the rlslng costs of running the City and disagreed with the Mayor that the City was not paying enough to its employees. Mrs. Mackie complained about the garbage collection service. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution No. 751 A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARIES OF SUE BLACKWELL, DON KUYK AND EARL BAUGH TO $12,000 PER ANNUM: 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. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 3-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO. Resolution No. 752. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES NICHOLS AND LARRY PERKINS AS COORDINATOR AND DEPUTY COORDINATOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA: REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CouncilmaD Shell made a motion that the Council accept this Resolution. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Resolution No. 753. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA: REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shell made a motion to accept this Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. 3 . ~ o ORDINANCES The City Attorney read Ordinance 994 for the first time. This Ordinance amends Sections 2-5, 2-35, 2-36 and 2-38 of the Code of Ordinances. Councilman Sikes made a motion to accept this Ordinance for the first reading. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the First Reading of the Ordinance was accepted 4-0. There was a short recess. OLD BUSINESS TAPE 3 The City Clerk stated that in reference to the ad placed in the News Journal on October 29 requesting. bids for the entire insurance package for the City with the exception of hospitalization, the City received one bid from Caton Insurance Agency of Port Orange, Florida. Councilman Sikes made a motion to open the bid. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Sikes made a motion to table the insurance package until December 5th meeting. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance vacating old plat for Wildwood subdivision. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Clerk read a report from the Director of Utilities in reference to contracts for maintaining the water tanks. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids on a maintanance contract. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The quick claim deed for Canal Road from Mr. Armstrong was discussed. Mr. Armstrong wanted a guarantee from the City that the road would be built and maintained. The City Attorney said that the City could not construct a road unless they had the property. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the City start condemnation proceedings if this is not taken care of and the deed recorded within 10 days of this date (11/28/77). Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Tape 3B This motion was withdrawn and a new motion was made to allow 20 days to build the road with the understanding that Mr. Armstrong sign over the quick claim deed Nov. 29, 1977 at City Hall. Mr. Armstrong agreed to this. (The rest of this tape had nothing recorded on it). Tape 4 The appointment of a Councilman for Zone 4. The City Clerk read the names submitted for consideration by the Council. Councilman Sikes made a motion that Calvin Dietz be appointed as Councilman for Zone 4. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO. 4 a (.) o The City Attorney read Resolution No. 754 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CALVIN DIETZ AS COUNCILMAN FOR ZONE 4 OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA: REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NEW BUSINESS Briley, Wild and Assoc. bills Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve these bills for payment. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Council discussed the garbage account for 2015~ S. Ridgewood. The owner of this property does not have a road to his house. He has been given a right of way to drive his own car to the house but the garbage trucks are not allowed to drive through and pick up his trash. He is asking that he not be charged for trash service that he is not able to receive. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the City adjust the gentlemen's bill and have the City Attorney (at his convenience) check into the right of way and what recourse the City has. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Shell spoke about driveway culverts Councilman Sikes spoke about a right of way for Mr. Bouchard. The meeting was adjourned. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi e. ATT::~ ~y Clerk APPROVED THIS /~'-" ay D e c em b e r, 1 -7 G ~ ~- ~ 5