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03-05-1979 - Regular (.J CJ 'f:<~" '.'"",{' l" :",,- f:fJj" ~"C1 _. .'',1 .1 Jr /,;~; 'j7.) 1..,';';\ lJ ,...~.: ~ .r:";r ~l{ CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 5, 1979 Mayor Robert H. Christy called the regular meeting of the Edgewater City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert H. Christy Councilman Louis J. Rotundo Councilman David C. Ledbetter Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Neil J. Asting City Attorney Judson Woods City Clerk John Wharton Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Hardin. SALUTE TO FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 23, 1979 and the Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 1979. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Rotundo made a motion to pay the bills. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Councilman Ledbetter asked about the bill to Bennett Co. for $409.00 The City Clerk said that this was for a new pump, hose and fittings for the Street Department. Councilman Sikes asked about the bill to Moreland Chemical for $675.00. The City Clerk said that this was for chlorine for the Water Plant. There were no further questions. Upon roll call the motion to pay the bills CARRIED 5-0. PROCLAMATION Mayor Christy read a proclamation concerning Lions Candy Day. The City Clerk read a thank you note from- the Edgewater School Patrol for the contribution sent by the City Council. CO~lMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a memo from the Planning Board requesting information on the status of the Subdivision Ordinance and the Storm Water Management Ordinance. Mayor Christy said that the Subdivision Ordinance was scheduled for a second reading at this meeting. He will check and get more information for the Board concerning the Water Management Ordinance. The City Clerk read a letter from the U.S. Brewer's Association concerning an anti-litter campaign they wish to present to the Council. Councilman Sikes said that we already had an anti-litter ordinance. The Council will discuss this at a Workshop on March 27, 1979. o Q The City Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney, Judson Woods, concerning the Sunshine Law and the recording of minutes for meetings and workshops. Mr. Woods said that in his opinion the law calls for recorded minutes but they do not have to be tape recorded as long as some written minutes are taken. He also mentioned that at Workshop meetings, no official action can be taken. Mayor Christy said that according to the law Workshops should not be treated any differently than regular meetings as far as minutes are concerned. He asked the Council to consider passing an ordinance that requires that all meetings of the Council and the Boards be taped. The only exception are the closed negotiations with the PBA. This would eliminate any question about the meetings and what is said and done at these meetings. There was discussion amona the Council and the audience concerning this suggestion. - Mayor Christy also mentioned a recent Board meeting where the tape was turned off so that comments could be made off the record. The Board was discussing the former City Planner. It appears as if there has been accusations of conflict of interest in regard to Mr. Diamond, former City Planner, and his present job in a truss manufacturing company that is owned by Mr. Diamond1s brother. There was discussion about Mr. Diamond and the fact that it did not appear as if there could be any conflict of interest. Councilman Ledbetter said that the Council should request that Mr. Diamond appear at the workshop tomorrow night so that the Council could find out about these accusations and the problems they have created. The Council agreed that Mr. Diamond should be contacted so that he could talk to the Council. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council authorize an ordinance stating that all meetings should be taped.' Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. There was further discussion concerning the taping of meetings. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Sikes voted NO. The City Clerk read a letter from May, Zima concerning the procedure for transferring $20,000. from the present Water and Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund. May, lima is also reviewing the accounts payable problems in the City and will write some accounting procedures for Council approval that will assure the City's budget reflects all expenditures when incurred. Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council authorize the transfer of funds within Fund 40 the sum of $5,000 Line Item 31533.61 the sum of $10,000. Line Item 32533.62 and the sum of $5,000. Line Item 31533.64 to Line Item 70581.43 to be used for the recarb6nation unit for the Water Plant. The money was originally budgeted for items that are not necessary at this time. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Volusia Council of Governments concerning various steps the City must take concerning the Storm Water Management Plan. Mayor Christy said that he will check into this and get more infor- mation. The City Clerk read a letter from the Department of Community Affairs concerning financial statements for the Citizen's Advisory Committee. This was for Council information. Copies were sent to the Planning Board. The City Clerk read a letter from the Florida Dept. of Administration concerning grants for personnel training. This was for Council infor- mation. 2 o o The City Clerk read a memo concerning the next Municipal Planning Organization meeting on March 12, 1979. Mayor Christy will attend this meeting. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Reed and Mr. Niskanen concerning a proposed subdivision, Gaslight Square, that they would like the Council to consider. This letter and accompanying proposed plat was sent to the Zoning Board. The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Adjustments concerning an application by Mr. Ed Weisenberger to have the zoning of his property on Coquina clarified. The Board of Adjustments determined that the zoning of this property should be R-3. City Attorney Judson Woods requested that the Council table this until he has had a chance to study the information so that he can advise the Council ~bout ~riy additional action that may be necessary in regard to this decision. The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Adjustments concerning an application by Mr. Harold Brown for a Special Exception for Used Car lot on his property on S. Ridgewood. The Board voted to grant the Special Exception with certain specified conditions. Councilman Rotundo questioned the setting of specific hours of operation. Mr. Glaser, Board of Adjustments member, spoke to the Council and stated that because used car lots were listed under Special Exception, it was assumed by the Board of Adjustments that the Council wanted some kind of controls on this type of business. The area where the used car business will be is adjacent to a residential zone and this must be considered when setting conditions for operation of the business. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council accept the Board of Adjustment's recommendation and grant the Special Exception to Mr. Brown. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The attorney will draw up a resolution. COORDINATORS REPORTS Councilman Rotundo asked the Police Chief to inform the Council about laws pertaining to the trapping of animals. Chief Baugh said that unless steel traps are used, there is no law against individuals trapping animals for personal use. It is necessary to get special licenses to trap animals to sell. Mayor Christy said that he wanted to discuss this at the workshop for an Animal Control Ordinance. Councilman Ledbetter said that Mockingbird Lane was ready to be blacktopped. Councilman Sikes did not have a report. Councilman Astina made a motion to authorize the repair of the Ditch Witch for $2,230. subject to funds being available. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Asting also discussed a possible bus service for Edgewater. He would like to discuss this more thoroughly at a workshop meeting. The Council discussed adding this.to the workshop on March 27, 1979. Councilman Asting made a motion to table this until the March 27th Workshop. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. City Attorney Judson Woods said that he had obtained information about workmen's compensation payments. No compensation shall be allowed for the first seven (7) days of disability except for benefits provided for in section 44.13 provided however that the injury results in disability of more than 14 days, compensation shall be allowed from the commencing disability. 3 o o Mayor Christy called a ten minute recess. Meeting called back to order. City Clerk John Wharton read a letter from Caton Insurance Co. concerning the Law Enforcement Professional Liability. The premiums on the present policy have been increased and Caton has suggested a different policy with $1,000. deductible that would cost $1900. as compared with $2,843. premium of the present policy. Councilman Sikes made a motion to table this until next week and to have Councilman Rotundo and the Police Chief check with local agencies to find out what other companies might charge for this type of insurance. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mr. Wharton also said that the oremiums on our workmen's compensation have been increased and we must pay $2,350. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council authorize the payment of this premium. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy discussed extending the injury benefits in the PBA contract to the rest of the City employees. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the City Attorney should make the necessary changes in the personnel policy. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy also discussed a pay raise for City employees. Councilman Rotundo suggested that the supervisors make recommendations on pay raises. Councilman Asting suggested that each Coordinator review, with the supervisors, the amount budgeted in the departments for salaries so that they would know what kind of pay raises could be recommended. He also suggested considering a cost of living increase. The Council agreed to discuss this at the Workshop Meeting on March 27th. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney read Resolution No. 79-R-34. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM FEENEY AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WATER PLANT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SETTING AN ANNUAL SALARY, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Asting made a motion to adopt this resolution. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 79-0-7 (second reading Title Only) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND FOR THE SURVEYING AND PLATTING THEREOF; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN; PRESCRIBING STANDARDS OF IMPROVE- MENTS TO BE INSTALLED BY THE DEVELOPER; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL OF PLATS; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION AND AMENDMENT; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. 4 . . '-J Q OLD BUSINESS The Council agreed to hold a Workshop Meeting on March 13, 1979 to discuss the Municipal Code, Animal Control, Industrial Advisory Board and Street Lights. Occupational License (Home) for Vernon's Aluminum. The Council discussed the storage for materials and were told that all materials would be stored in Oak Hill. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council grant the Home Occupational License to Vernon's Aluminum. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS None NEW BUSINESS The Council considered an application for a Home Occupational license for Mr. R. Olds. Mr. Olds wishes to operate a clothing business from a mobile van. Councilman Asting made a motion to table this until the Council could get more information on what kind of a license would be needed for this type of business. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: ATTEST: ~. Nancy Blazi rZL~ Ct:ty Cl erk Approved thi s IJ... day of w~ Mayor ~ 5