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05-08-1978 - Public Hearing/Regular f o o CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING May 8, 1978 j Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 P.M. in the Community Center. The City of Edgewater proposes to rezone B-5 to add "Food Processing" as a permitted use. 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 Excused Present Present Present Present Mayor Christy asked that any members of the audience that were opposed to this rezoning speak first. There was a question as to what this rezoning would mean tQ the B-5 area.and where these areas were located. Mayor Christy explained that there were three B-5 areas within the City limits. One area is where the Winn-Dixie Store is, another area is on U.S. one to Old County Road between Park Ave. and Pearl St. and the third is near the entrance to Florida Shores. Most B-5 areas are shopping centers. The term "Food Processing" could be misleading since many business such as food stores, restaurants, pastry stores, paints stores, etc. are all processers and it should not be determined as only food processing. He would suggest that perhpas the Council can delete the word "food" from this proposed rezoning. ..- The City Attorney said that he believed originally the recommendation from the Zoning Board was for "Food Processing - Honey Only". Doug McGinnis spoke to the Council stating that the Tropical Blossom Co. would be adding on to their warehouse. They are presently engaged in both retail and wholesale sales but the wholsale sales are a much higher volume. Mr. Mackie of the Zoning Board arrived at the meeting. Councilman Dietz said that possibly it would clarify the issues if the rezoning was for "Food Processing" excluding livestock and slaughter' houses. The City Attorney said that was a good idea. Mr. Mackie, Zoning Board, stated that their original request for Food Processing, Honey Products Only, was not In the opinion of the Board, discriminating since Mr. McGinnis already ahd an established business in that location. He would prefer to use Processing Honey Products Only. , o Q The City Attorney said this would be very limiting. He believes Councilman Dietz's suggestion would be better. Mrs. Wetzel spoke. to the Council. She has nothing against the Tropical Blossom Co. increasing the size of their buildings, but she does believe that this place should be kept in a desireable manner. The place is not kept up properly now and does not make the neighborhood look very good. Mr. McGinnis said that the company is taking steps now to clean up the area. Councilman Dietz said that he believed this rezoning is necessary because this is an established firm and if it is not taken care of now the company could have more problems in the future. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Public Hearing be adjourned. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING May 8, 1978 Mayor Robert H. Christy call the regular meeting to order at 7 :00 P.M. in 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 Present Present Excused Present. Present Present Present INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Higgs SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of the May 1, 1978 Council Meeting. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the bills for payment. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. 2 o o SPECIAL REPORT by George Ladhoff, Planning Board Mr. Ladhoff spoke to the Council about the seminar he attended in West Palm Beach concerning the writing and preparation of grant applications. There is no mystery in writing applications of grants. It is strictly a matter of standardizing, systemizing and storing routine data and information usually and repeatedly required in each and every grang request. There are 12 basic components necessary in the preparation of grant applications. If these are reviewed and followed carefully, in the preparation and writing for a grant, a grant should be a relatively simple matter. Relating this information to the particular problem here in Edgewater, most important is the lack of qualified manpower to perform the necessary clerical duties, such as typing, filing and collating the research data toward preparing and stockpiling for all future grant applications is a monumental job and this cost must be weighed against the time to accomplish a given goal. He assumes that the City has depended largely on the assistance of firms like Briley, Wild to help compile the necessary information to comply with the requirements of the grants we have sought. A quick review of these applications would reveal cost versus results. Until the City of Edgewater can develop its own sources of researched material, such as an up-to-date census as an example, it would be, in his opinion, foolhardy to attempt to write grant applications with the City's present staff. However, with so' many lucrative and beneficial grants coming available to cities our size during the next 30 months, as an interim measure, it might be wise to obtain the services of these professionals such as the Grantsmanship Institute, who Mr. Ladhoff understands will write as few or as many grant applications as we desire for an over- all fee of $2400 per year. This seems most practical until such time as the City is in a position to write its own grant applications. Mayor Christy asked the Council if they had any questions to ask Mr. Ladhoff. Councilman Dietz asked if this Grantsmanship Institute would keep the City informed of all the grants available. Mr. Ladhoff said that they would and also they would do any research necessary, they are a national organization. He believes it should be looked into. Mayor Christy said that he thought Mr. Ladhoff should get more information on this institute for the Council. Mr. Ladhoff said that he would report back to the Council. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORS REPORTS Councilman Rotundo said that he had received a request from the Police Chief for permission to attend the 1978 Annual Police Chief's Conference in St. Petersburg, June 25 through June 29. Councilman Rotundo said he believed $200 should ,be given to the Chief to cover the cost of this conference. The Council discussed sending the Police Chief. 3 o o Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council authorize the Police Chief's attendance at the Conference June 25 throuqh June 29. ' Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll - call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Councilman Rotundo also had a request from the Fire Dept. They have an opportunity to buy a piece of property adjacent to the Fire House, it is 95 x 100. The property belongs to Mr. McCallister who is asking $6500, but he does not want the money at the present time. The City could make arrangement to pay for this land. The City Attorney said there might be a problem of entering into an agreement that would mean mortgage payments extending more than 12 months. However, there could be an agreement that if there is a default by the City, the seller would not come in and try to seek a deficiency judgement if we entered into a mortgage agreement than perhaps we could bo ahead and buy it. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council notify Mr. McCallister that the City of Edgewater Fire Department and City is interested in Lot 2 W 30 ft. lot 3 Edgewater Shores Subdivision Unit No.1 as shown on map book 8, page 271 of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Attorney will work with the Fire Chief on working out legal arrangements. Possibly a letter of intent. Councilman Rotundo also called the Council's attention to two certificates received by Sandy Davis and Ruth Garvey for a course on the FBI tele-communications. He said they should be commended for this. Councilman Shell had no report at this time. Councilman Dietz told the Council that so far this month we have had 8 new housing' starts. The City is growing fast. Mayor has a filed yet. this. could Christy told the Council that a home on Mango Tree shed in the front yard. The Police Chief has already papers on this but there h~s been no judgement on this The courts seem to be very slow about taking care of He asked the attorney if there was anything the City do about this problem. The City Attorney asked the Police Chief for a copy of the report and he will see if he can get something done about this. He will talk with the State Attorney's office. A representative of Tomoka Refuse came to see the Mayor today. The complaints are still too numerous. He would like the Council to give serious thought to finding an alternative to the trash disposal problem. The Mayor asked R. Diamond, City Planner, to speak to the Council about the bike path. Mr. Diamond said that the County has agreed to give us the material to build a bike path from Indian River Blvd. to Turgot. 4 o o Mayor Christy asked Mr. Nichols, Civil Defense Director, to report on the conference he recently attended. Mr. Nichols presented the Mayor with an up-to-date telephone book on all Florida agencies in all cities. He told the Council that the seminar was very informative. They attended a seminar held by the railroad on hazardous material and he recommends that Fire Department and Police Department personnel attend one of these seminars, it could be most helpful in case of a railroad accident. He has the dates of future seminars and applications and hopes the Council would authorize attendance. Unfortunately, it was impossible to meet with legislators since they were in session at the time. There will be at least two more seminars during the summer. One seminar will be funded by the State, the other Mr. Nichols will attend at his own expense. The City Attorney Judson Woods spoke to the Council about a title matter concerning Mr. Herbert Blaun. Mr. Blaun was in the audience. Mr. Woods said that as he understood it, this was a survey prepared by Mr. Corey and this particular parcel of land which lies East of Riverside Drive was deeded to Mr. and Mrs. Blaunfrom the trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund at that time which is now the Dept. of Natural Resources. Mr. Blaun also owned the property on the other side. Mr. Blaun is asking that the City sign a disclaimer for any submerged lands on this property. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the disclaimer to Blaun property. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The City Attorney also told the Council that he is supposed to meet with Mr. Kenny Baker, County Attorney, on Monday afternoon to discuss the City contract with the County for the Fire and Rescue District. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor issued a proclamation naming May 7 through 13, 1978 National Hospital Week. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution No. 796. 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 that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. ORDINANCES No. 1008 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO PERMIT AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE B-3 HIGHWAY SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5 ~ . o o Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Ordinance No. 1009. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO ADD DUPLEX AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SETTING FORTH SPECIAL CONDITIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Ordinance 1010. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA TO ADD DUPLEX ASA PERMITTED USE IN THE R-4 MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT, SETTING FORTH DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. The second reading of these ordinances will be on June 5, 1978. The Mayor announced that there would not be a Council meeting on May 29, 1978 because it was a holiday. OLD BUSINESS Employee on-the-job lnJury: The City all the necessary information on this suggested that the Council table this had a chance to study it completely. next week. Attorney had not received subject. The Mayor until the Attorney has The Attorney will report F.E.C. Grade Crossing: The work on the grade crossing is almost completed. The Council discussed the possible cost of this work and who would be responsible. The Attorney will study any contracts the City may have with the F.E.C. to see who is accountable. Lease for school land: The Mayor is working to get a layout of planned use of this land to present to the School Board. Bike Path: Mrs. Webber spoke about the final plans for the bike path. She requested that the County contact Mr. Shell about the necessary materials for completing this work. Summer recreation: The Mayor presented the Council with a preliminary list of summer recreation plans for youth and adults. There was a list of planned activities and"possible charges and cost for these" activities. The Council discussed the problem of funding this programi. Councilman Dietz said we should be entitled to some money from the County for this type of program. 6 .; ".;, o o Mayor Christy said that the Edgewater School has a small summer program and they receive County assistance. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council table this until the April budget comes out. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. NEW BUSINESS The Council continued the Public Hearing on rezoning B-5. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance adding to permitted uses in B-5 "Food Processing" with the stipulation that there will be no slaughtering or livestock permitted. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-0. Police Chief Baugh said that he had called the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Chamber of Commerce to request additional Edgewater City Maps. He was told that they were not going to print any more maps of Edgewater, but that they would be revising the New Smyrna maps with a portion of Edgewater and would supply Edgewater with all of those maps we wanted. We needmore maps and they should be maps of Edgewater. Mayor Christy said that he would bring this up at the next Chamber of Commerce meeting. Councilman Shell made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Sue Blackwell Nancy Blazi ~. ~ Councilman ATTEST: ~~~ ~ue Blackwell, City Clerk ~ " k'e s Councilman W~f ~;;;;)(C Lise [) ~ Approved this 17z!::-day of May, 1978 7