07-24-1978 - Regular
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CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 24, 1978
Mayor Christy called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:00 P.M. i.n 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
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Excused
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INVOCATION
There was a silent invocation.
SALUTE TO FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the
minutes of the July 17, 1978 regular meeting. Councilman
Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED
3-1. Councilman Rotundo voted NO due to absence.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve these
bills for payment. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
Councilman Sikes asked Chief Baugh to explain some of the bills
from the Police Dept. Mr. Sikes wanted to know which cars
seemed to need the most repair. Chief Baugh said that the older
car he uses has had some work done on it and also two of the
Nova's had work done on the clutches.
COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning Board concurring
with the Council suggestions for rezoning Riveredge Acres.
The Zoning Board also agreed with upgrading square footage in
the City.
The Council discussed holding a public hearing for upgrading
the square footage in the City.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for a Public Hearing to upgrade the square
footage of houses in R-1, R-2 and R-3 in the City, excluding
Florida Shores. The Public Hearing will be at 6:30 P.M. on August
28, 1978. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 4-0.
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The City Clerk read a letter from the Building Inspector asking
for a clarification of the definition of a trailer or mobile
home. There are presently two trailers being used as office
trailers in Edgewater. The Building Department issued permits
for this use. . There was a question from the Zoning Board on
whether or not this was a violation of Ordinance 849.
The Council discussed this ordinance and the definition of
a trailer or mobile home.
Councilman Sikes said that he believed we had an ordinance
that stated ,when a trailer was used for storage or office space,
the owner can be issued a 90 day permit by the Council.
The City Attorney said that he had not had a chance to research
this subject.
The Building Inspector said he believed a trailer or mobile
home was defined as having sleeping and living facilities and
that this does not include a trailer being used strictly as an
office.
The City Clerk read from Ordinance 849 Section 2: A mobile
home cannot be parked or set up, lived in or stored within the
corporate limits of the City of Edgewater unless said Mobile
Home is located in a mobile home park zoned for Mobile Homes,
a mo~ile home subdivision or in a trailer campsite provided
however that a special permit may be obtained from the City
Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida for any of the
following purposes:
1. For the purpose of night-watchman
2. While a home or homes are being constructed
3. Construction offices, etc.
This permit shall be valid for a period of three (3) months
from the date of issue and shall be subject to renewal by
the City Council.
The City Council instructed the Building Inspector to notify
the owners of the office trailers that they would have to apply for
a permit from the Council.
The City Clerk read a request from A-I Rental and Edgewater Red and
White to have a clarification of the ordinance relating to business
signs.
Mr. John MacGregor, A-I Rental, spoke to the Council. He does
not believe that the signs he sells, leases or rents out are
objectionable and he wants to know why there has been complaints
about his signs.
Mayor Christy said that the ordinance mentioned moving or travelling
lights which is one of the types of signs A-I Rental has.
Councilman Dietz said that he felt the ordinance was too restrictive.
Councilman Sikes said that many of these flashing or moving signs
could be hazardous to drivers.
Councilman Dietz suggested lowering the wattage in these signs and
making sure they were possibly a little farther back from the highway.
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The City Attorney suggested that the Council consider holding a
Public Hearing to discuss an updated sign ordinance.
Councilman Dietz said that we need to update our sign ordinance
because most of the business signs in Edgewater are actually not
strictly in conformity with the present ordinance.
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Chief Baugh said that he definately felt that the signs should
keep up with the 15 ft. setback.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council should go on
record to give the Police Chief authorization to use his judgement
concerning the present signs in Edgewater to try and straighten
this sign problem out and make recommendations to the Council
at a later date for a change in this ordinance. Councilman Sikes
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
The Chief said that he would carefully check for any signs that
might be considered distracting or hazardous to drivers.
COORDINATORS REPORTS
Councilman Rotundo had no reports to make at this time.
Councilman Sikes said that he had received a letter from Mrs.
Brown wanting to know if the City was still interested in her
property. The property runs behind City Hall. The asking price
is approximately $42,800.
The Council will discuss this at next week1s meeting.
The City Clerk reminded the Council to be sure and save August
15, 16 and maybe 17th to work on the budget. They may need to work
on the following week also.
Councilman Sikes said that the City should correct the' sign at
the end of the pier. The word "trailer" is spelled incorrectly.
Councilman Dietz said that he had written an answer to the DER
concerning problems in the Water/Wastewater Plant. Briley, Wild
and Assoc. have also.written to the DER. A copy of the letter
will be available to the Council members for their comments tomorrow.
The City has also sent in their long range plan for water expansion
in Florida Shores.
Mayor Christy and Councilman Dietz will meet tomorrow with the Fire
Marshall to work on the proposed extended Fire District. Mr. Dietz
has been to the firehouse to check on the capacity of the trucks.
It might be more advantageous to have two smaller tankers for water
than one large one~ At the present time we do not have a large
capacity for carrying water in the trucks the Fire Dept. has. The
Fire Chief has requested a 1250 gal. a minute pumper but there is
o~ly one fire hydrant in the City that can furnish 1250 gal. of water
a m1nute. We cannot use.this large a truck, a 750 gal. pumper would
be more than sufficient.
The City Clerk said that she has been informed by the insurance
company that workmen's compensation has been increased. The
figure should be corrected on the budget.
Mayor Christy said that the trucks are still going down Orange Tree
and the Chief said that he needs an ordinance for the alternate
truck route.
The City Attorney said they only needed an ordinance if it will be
a permanent type route. The Chief has the power to enforce this
temporary truck route.
Mayor Christy said that he can get the pipe needed at the 18th St
canal on Hibiscus. Originally this was estimated at costing $4,000
but he can get it free if we can get it hauled. The cost of hauling
this pipe would be approximately $1,000. He would like Council
approval for this job.
Councilman Sikes said there will be a problem finding the money for
this but we should go ahead and get it fixed. Maybe it might be
possible to use some City equipment.
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Mayor Christy said that the Street Dept. needs hot and cold
patches to finish fixing East Pine Bluff.
The Council approved this purchase.
Mayor Christy said we also need to buy more culvert material to
keep up with the installation of culverts for the homes being built.
Mayor Christy said that Mrs. Stone, 133 W. Pine Bluff, had requested
that the City install a pipe in the ditch next to her house.
The Council believes that this is County property. The Mayor
will check with the Mosquito Control Agency to check this out
and determine who should be responsible for this project.
Mr. Diamond spoke to the Council concerning a letter from the
Department of Transportation about the proposed bike path. The
DOT has reviewed the application for a utility permit to construct
a bikeway adjacent to the west side of U.S. 1 between Indian
River Blvd. and Turgot Ave. The State feels that U.S. 1 is a
major roadway carrying a high volume of motor vehicle traffic
and that the eXisting amount of right of way available is in-
sufficient. The State recommends that Edgewater utilize an
alternate corridor and consider the construction of a six foot
sidewalk within available westerly US 1 rights of way.
The Council authorized Mr. Diamond to resubmit the permit and
work with the DOT towards the completion of a bike path.
Mayor Christy reminded the Council that new members were needed
for the Board of Adjustment, the Merit Board and the Building
Code Board. He asked Council members to submit names for
appointments to these Boards.
Councilman Sikes brought up the subject of the~ power poles at
Lift Station No.4. It looks as if there are too many poles
there.
Councilman Dietz said that the Power Company has neglected to
disconnect this. We have called them but they still have not
corrected this situation.
Councilman Sikes also brought up the subject of a telephone
pole in front of a resident's house that had been in danger of
falling down. The telephone company put in another pole and
tied the old pole to the new one. The house is located on
Bigelow Drive. We should do something to have this corrected.
Mayor Christy called a 10 minute recess.
Mayor Christy called the meeting back to order.
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCES
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1016. (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1, 1, and 3, BLOCK 3, RIVEREDGE ACRES
FROM B-4 to R-2 AND REZONING LOTS 10, 11, AND 12, BLOCK 2,
RIVEREDGE ACRES AND LOTS 20, 21, AND 22, BLOCK 3, RIVEREDGE
ACRES FROM B-4 TO B-3: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PRO~IDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance
as recommended by the Zoning Board. Councilman Dietz seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
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The City Attorney read Ordinance 1017. (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REQUIRING THE
USE OF A LATERAL SYSTEM FOR SEPTIC TANK DRAIN FIELD SYSTEMS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 10D-6 OF THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE: REQUIRING THE USE OF SPECIFIED PIPE IN SAID DRAIN FIELD
SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO GRANT VARIANCES
FROM THE USE OF THE LATERAL SYSTEM IN HIS.DISCRETION; REQUIRING
A BOND OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR CORPORATIONS EN-
GAGED IN THE INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS AND DRAIN FIELDS IN
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER: 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 motion CARRIED 4-0.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 1018. (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, AND 4-9
OF CHAPTER 4 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 Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 3-1. Councilman Dietz voted NO.
OLD BUSINESS
The City Attorney has corrected the ordinance changing square
footage in Florida Shores and the City of Edgewater. The
Attorney read Ordinance. No. 1019 (first reading) for Florida
Shores only.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM
FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-IB, R-2B,
AND R-3B ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER: CHANGING
ZONING ON CERTAIN LOTS IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF BLOCKS 215
THROUGH 218 INCLUSIVE, FLORIDA SHORES UNIT 7, FROM R-3 TO B-2:
BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON CERTAIN LOTS IN THE EAST ONE-HALF
OF BLOCKS 215 THROUGH 218 INCLUSIVE, FLORIDA SHORES UNIT 7,
FROM R-3 TO R-4: CHANGING ZONING OF BLOCK 245 OF FLORIDA SHORES
FROM R-4 TO B-2: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this
Ordinance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
The Council set August 28th for a Public Hearing on upgrading
the square footage in the City.
The Planning Board sent a memo to the Council recommending the
approval of the 701 Contract for comprehensive planning.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the Mayor
and City Clerk to enter into this agreement and sign all the
necessary papers. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
The City Clerk told the Council that the negotiator from the PBA
has presented the City with contract proposals. She will have
copies made for the Council to study.
Councilman Sikes made a motion to table this to be presented at
a later date. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
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The City was presented with a deed to a street in the Mockingbird
Lane property.
Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council refer this to
the City Attorney for his recommendation. Councilman Dietz
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0.
The City Clerk said that the first Public Hearing Workshop on
the budget will be held on August 28, 1978 at 6:00 P.M.
Councilman Sikes said that the Council should consider accepting
the right of way on Community Drive. The City Attorney will
check on this.
NEW BUSINESS
None
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Sikes asked about the Park and Pier docks. The Mayor
has written to the County Manager and will bring this subject
up at a later Council meeting when a reply from the County is
received.
Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Dietz
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.
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