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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD November 9, 1977
Mayor Armstrong call the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida to order at 7:30 P.M. November 9, 1977 in the
Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Ryta F. Webber
Councilman Carl Shell
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Zone 4
City Attorney Judson Woods
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
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Vacant
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INVOCATION
SALUTE TO FLAG
COUNCIL REMARKS
Mayor Armstrong said that there was no unfinished business before the
Council. He asked the Council members if they had anything they wished
to say before the swearing in of a new Council.
Councilwoman Webber expressed her appreciation for those people who voted
for her.
Councilman Sikes also expressed his appreciation to the voters of Edgewater.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he also wished to thank the voters for their
participation in the general election. He wished Mayor Christy well in his
new duties and offered his assistance, if needed.
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 744
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THERE IS NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND THAT THIS
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ADJOURN SINE DIE, REPEALING
ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution.
Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution was
ADOPTED 4-0.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Robert H. Christy, Mayor
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Louis Rotundo, Councilman
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Walter B. Sikes, Councilman
Mr. Armstrong turned over the chair and the gavel to Mayor Christy.
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Mayor Christy called to order the Council Meeting of the New Council of the
City of Edgewater.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert H. Christy
Councilman Louis Rotundo
Councilman Carl Shell
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
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City Attorney Judson Woods
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Police Chief Earl Baugh
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COUNCIL REMARKS
Councilman Rotundo thanked the voters of Edgewater and pledged himself to
work for the City with the help of the people.
Councilman Shell said he hoped that starting with a new Council he hoped
for cooperation from everyone to benefit the people of Edgewater.
Councilman Sikes said that although he has only served on the Council 3~ years
._ he read in a newspaper article that he was the senior member on the Council.
The new Council consists of people who have served in public office for a short
time, and he hopes people will be patient with the new Council and trust that
they all have the best interest of the City at heart and in spite of past or
future problems the Council can work them out with the cooperation of all
the citizens of Edgewater.
Mayor Robert Christy thanked the voters of Edgewater. He promised to serve
the people to the very best of his ability. He also stated that the Council
needs the interest and cooperation of the people and urged attendance at the
Council meetings. He plans to conduct all meetings by Robert's Rules. Anyone
who wishes to speak at a meeting should come up to the podium and speak into
the microphone, giving their name and address for the record.
RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Shell asked for a Resolution declaring that Bernard Sikes be
appointed as Vice Mayor. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
Councilman Shell asked for a Resolution declaring Louis Rotundo be appointed
as Acting Mayor. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion CARRIED 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 745
A RESOLUTION DECLARING BERNARD SIKES TO BE VICE MAYOR AND LOUIS ROTUNDO TO
BE ACTING MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AFTER ELECTION THEREFOR.
PROVIDING SAID VICE MAYOR AND ACTING MAYOR SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE
YEAR AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Councilman Shell moved that the Council adopt Resolution 745. Councilman
Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution was ADOPTED 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 746
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAYOR ROBERT H. CHRISTY AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO THE VOLUSIA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Councilman Shell moved the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Sikes
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution was ADOPTED 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 747
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR ROBERT H. CHRISTY TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAFETY
DEPOSIT BOX OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND BE AN AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
OF ALL BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE VICE MAYOR BERNARD SIKES, AND THE ACTING MAYOR LOUIS ROTUNDO TO BE AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORIES OF ALL BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA.
Councilman Rotundo motioned that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman
Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll the Resolution was ADOPTED 4-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 748
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAYOR ROBERT H. CHRISTY AS THE REPRESENTATIVE
FROM THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO THE VOLUSIA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution.
Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Council ADOPTED
the Resolution 4-0.
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RESOLUTION No. 749
--A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE.SGUTHEAST BANK OF NEW SMYRNA
BEACH, FLORIDA AS THE DEPOSITORY OF ALL WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM FUNDS
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND FURTHER DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURES FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE CITY FUNDS FROM SAID DEPOSITORY.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution.
Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Council ADOPTED
the Resolution 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 750
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA AS THE DEPOSITORY OF ALL
GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND FURTHER DESIGNATING
THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF CITY FUNDS FROM SAID
DEPOSITORY.
Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution.
Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Resolution
was ADOPTED 4-0.
There being no further business before the Council at this time Mayor Christy
asked for a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Shell motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Rotundo
seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned.
Sue Blackwell
Nancy Blazi
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