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03-20-1978 - Public Hearing/Regular .. (..) o CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING March 20, 1978 Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 P.M. March 20, 1978 in the Community Center. The purpose of the hearing was to adjust impact fees for sewer line connections from $75 to $200. 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 Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present Present Councilman Dietz explained the necessity of increasing the impact fees to allow the City to build up a reserve fund in the utilities department to pay for future expansion of the system. There was no one in the audience opposed to this increase. Mayor Christy recessed the public hearing until later in the regular meeting. CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 20, 1978 Mayor Christy called the regular meeting of the Edgewater City Council to order at 7:00 P.M., March 20,1978 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 Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present Present INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Canova. SALUTE TO FLAG o o APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the minutes of the March 13, 1978 meeting be approved. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS The Deputy Clerk requested that $80.83 be added to the bills for the Petty Cash Fund. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the bills and accounts with the addition be approved. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Briley, Wild and Associates concerning the recent seminar on water resources. The letter was for Council information - no action was necessary. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the Building Official concerning a hearing to be held by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals in regard to a local contractor. Mr. Murphy, Building Official had not arrived at the meeting at this time and questions on the letter were tabled until he was able to answer them. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the Building Official concerning a request that the Council consider amending Ordinance 909 to clarify the complete installation of additions to mobile homes. This letter was also tabled until Mr. Murphy arrived at the meeting. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution No.788 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS IN GRANTING A VARIANCE TO HERBERT BLAUN, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council adopt this Resolution. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution was adopted. The City Attorney read a proposed resolution requiring that a secretary and a recorder be present at each board meeting and a typed copy of the minutes be available two days after each board meeting. The Council discussed this proposed resolution. Councilman Sikes said that he felt the time restriction was not necessary and also that possibly each board might not always need a secretary. He requested that the Council study this proposal and that certain changes in the wording should be considered. The Council will study this proposal for action at a future date. The Building Inspector arrived at the meeting and the Council questioned him concerning the two letters previously read. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize Mr. Murphy and the City Attorney to study Ordinance 909 and make their recommenda- tion to the Council for possible amendment. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCE None OLD BUSINESS The Deputy Clerk read a certification signed by the Deputy City Clerk concerning the sealed bids received for the proposed 611 water line installation from Boston Road to U.S. 1 via Riverside Drive. There 2 o o were three bids (1) Hughes Supply, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida; Davis Meter & Supply div. Orlando, Florida; and Southeastern Municipal Supply, Altamonte Sprin9s, Florida. The Deputy opened the bids. Hughes Supply quoted a total of $5,642. Davis Meter a total of $4,752.52 and Southeastern Municipal a total of $4,884.00. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council accept the bid from Davis Meter for a total of $4,752.52. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Recommendation duplexes R-4 : Changing special exception B-3. The City Attorney said that at a recent workshop, the Zoning Board recommended that duplexes be made a permitted use in R-4 Zoning and that buildings of 5000 sq. ft. be added as a spe cial exception in B-3. It was the attorney's opinion that the Council should consider the Zoning Board's recommendations. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council advertise for Public Hearings on these changes and also include adding duplexes as a special exception in R-3. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. The City will advertise for zoning change public hearing the first time for April 10. It will be necessary to hold two public hearings and the City Attorney will advise the deputy clerk as to the proper advertising procedure according to Florida laws in regard to zoning changes. Belmont Homes proposal (street): The Mayor showed the Council the proposed plan for the Belmont Homes subdivision (Pelican Cove). There is concern by the Police, Fire and Civil Defense personnel that at this time there is only one exit and entrance to this development. The ~1ayor wanted the Council to be aware of this problem. C.D. CETA Proposal: The Mayor read a proposal from the C.D. department concerning a proposed CETA program to assist the CD coordinator. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor to submit this proposal. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call ..the motion CARRIED 5-0. Parking Problem Park and Pier: The Mayor informed the Council of the severe parking problem that exists, especially on weekends, at the park and pier area. It was the opinion of the Council that the Mayor should take whatever steps necessary and work with the Police Department to improve parking space available and erect signs. Annexation: The Mayor brought up the subject of annexation. The City Attorney explained some of the steps necessary to annex certain properties. The Council also discussed this subject with the City Planner, R. Diamond. Councilman Dietz spoke about the necessity for. engineering studies of the area and the need for proper maps on utilities available. The Council discussed voluntary annexation and annexation by referendum. 3 o o Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council refer this to the City Planner to report back to the Council the necessary steps to take for annexation. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The proposal of Impact~Fees was discussed. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance increasing the impact fee from $75 to $200. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Dietz discussed information from Briley, Wild about possible grant money a;v,a.il,abl:;i'an'd .suggested the City Planner contact Briley Wild for more information. NEW BUSINESS Section 4 Ordinance 766 The Mayor suggested that this section be changed. It concerns transferring of licenses. The Mayor said he believed the Council should study this and possibly change the transferring of licenses. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to study the proposal and also similar laws in other cities and report back to the Council. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor read an article from the newspaper stating that New Smyrna Beach was planning to reroute traffic, moving south or towards Orlando, through Edgewater to 442 onto 195. The Council discussed the traffic problem with only two bridges and the need for another bridge to the beach area. Ordinance for additional benefits for employees: Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance giving the additional benefits in the PBA contract to the city employees. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Salary increase for Mr. Copeland: Councilman Shell made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolution promoting Earl Copeland to the position of Street Superintendent at a salary of $10,000/year. Councilman Dietz seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Thomas and Dayton St. sewer line extensions: Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Briley Wild and Associates to draw up specifications on installation of sewer lines on Thomas and Dayton Sts. and also that the City Attorney will report to the Council next week on procedures required for front foot assessments. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Council Vacation Time Sec. 35, Charter The Council discussed changes that might be made to allow the Council members some vacation time. The original ordinance states that councilmembers may only miss 3 meetings, however the council only met once a month at that time. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the City Attorney to study the ordinances of other cities as they pertain 4 . , o o absence from council meetings. and report back to the Council. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Dietz made a motion that the Council authorize Briley Wild to apply for a construction grant priority list from the Florida Department of Environmental Regulations. Councilman Shell seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Sikes asked to be excused from next week's meeting, he will be out of town. Councilman Dietz made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Minutes taken by: Nancy Blazi ~ Mayor ~d~ ~ Councilman ~ ATTEST: ~ 4-4'7 Deputy City Clerk ~ Approved.this c21 day of March, 1978 ~p~ Mayor 5