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CITY OF EQGEWATERCITY COUNCIL
~ REGULAR MEETING
March 27, 1978
Mayor Christy called the regular meeting of the Edgewater City
Council to order at 7:00 P.M: March 27, 1978 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
Deputy Clerk Nancy Blazi
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
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Excused
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Excused
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev. Higgs
SALUTE TO FLAG
APPROVAL.- OF MINUTES
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council approve the
minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting March 20, 1978.
Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon. roll call the motion
CARRIED 3-0.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the
bills and accounts. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 3-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor brought to the Council.s attention a letter from
Briley, Wild concerning Community Development Grants.
Councilman Dietz suggested that the Mayor call Briley, Wild
and speak to Mr. Wanstall to get more information on these grants
and if we might qualify for one of them.
The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Allesandro concerning
a trash complaint. It was for the Council information.
The Council discussed the continuing problems with Tomoka Refuse.
Councilman Dietz suggested that the Mayor contact Mr. Rogers and
set up a meeting at City Hall between Mr. Rogers, the Mayor and
Councilman Dietz.
The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Southeast Bank concerning the
interim financing loan.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council instruct the City
Attorney to supply Southeast Bank with the necessary information
concerning this loan. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 3-0.
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The Deputy Clerk read a l~tter from Mr. McGinnis of Tropical
Honey Blossom Honey Co., Inc. requesting a variance for "an
addition to the warehouse.
Mr. McGinnis was in the audience and he spoke to the Council
about the problem he is facing because his property was zoned
B-5.
The Council discussed some of the present zoning problems. Mr:
McGinnis was referred to the Zoning Board's meeting on Tuesday
March 28th so that he could discuss his request with the Zoning
Board.
The Deputy Clerk read a report from the State ERA concerning
the solid waste disposal area. The State requested that Edgewater
regrade the entrance road and plant vegetation to prevent erosion.
This problem will be referred to Mr. Shell, Coordinator of the
Street Dept.
RESOLUTION
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 789
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARVIN E. COPELAND AS SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA AND
SETTING HIS SALARY AT $10,000 PER ANNUM, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this
resolution. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 3-0.
ORDINANCE"
None
NEW BUSINESS
The Mayor spoke about a grant writing seminar that he thought
the City Planner should attend.
Councilman Dietz said he felt that we had already given the City
Planner enough extra responsibility and that there was a great deal
of work involved in compiling a comprehensive plan for the city.
He suggested we try to find someone else to attend this seminar
and report back to the Council.
There was no further action taken at this time on this subject.
City Attorney brought up the subject of copies of Florida Statute
Books. It was his recommendation that the City purchase two sets;
one for the Police Department and one for City Hall.
The Council agreed that these books should be purchased.
Councilman Dietz made a suggestion that on future agendas that
Coordinator reports be added (after communications) so that the
Coordinator-Councilman can make reports to the Council on the
department they supervise.
There was a discussion about the meeting last week between the
Fire Department and the Rescue concerning the proposed Fire district.
The next meeting will be Thursday at 7:00 P.M. in the City Clerk's
office. The two departments must come to an agreement about the
equipment they will need before the Council can take the proposal
to the County.
Councilman Dietz made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Rotundo
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the meeting was adjourned.
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Nancy Blazi
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