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09-17-1979 - Public Hearing/Regular ., o o . CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ,September 17, 1979 Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to discuss the proposed budgets for the General Fund, Water and Wastewater and Garbage for the fiscal vear 1979-80. The Council will also consider the Federal Rev~nue Sharing appropriations for 1979-80. ROL'L 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 Joseph Herget Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present City Clerk Herget read the proposed General Fund Budget which totals $906,797. A detailed breakdown of each department is attached to the original minutes of this meeting. The City Clerk read the proposed budget for the Garbage and Solid Waste System which totals $13~,000. Detailed breakdown attached. The City Clerk read the proposed Water and Wastewater Budget which totals $705,890.41. Detailed breakdown attached. The City Clerk read the suggested appropriations for Federal Revenue Sharing which totals $101,104.00. Detailed breakdown attached. The City Clerk reminded the Council that $25,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds needs to be reappropriated.from fiscal year 1978-79. $10,000 to Parks and Recreation and $15,000 to Water DeDt. for the purchase of fire hydrants. . The C i t Y C 1 e r k rem i n de d the Co un c il that $1 9 ,a.Q,Q , need s to be a p pro p ria t e d from Federal Revenue Sharing to the Water Dept. -This money was spent by the Water Dept. and charged to Federal Revenue but the money was not specifically appropriated. It is necessary to appropriate this money as a reimbursable expenditure made by Federal Revenue Sharing Fund to the Water and Sewer Fund. There is also $5,568 owed by the General Fund to the Water Dept. This debt has accumulated over the past years and could be handled as reimbursable expenditures made by the Water and Sewer Fund for the benefit of the General Fund. This would cancel the debt, if the Council wished to do this. Councilman Asting said that the Water and Wastewater Budget was predicated on a water rate increase of 50~ on the first 2,000 gallons and 25~ on each additional 1,000. The $3.50 rate for the first 2,000 gallons would be raised to $4.00 and the 75~ rate for each additional 1,000 gals. would be raised to $1.00. He added that the Council should also consider a sewer connection fee increase from $75 to $150. There was a discussion about this proposed rate increase and also about the various funds in the Water/Wastewater Dept. There were no comments from the audience on any of the proposed budgets or the Federal Revenue Sharinq appropriations. Councilman Asting made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. The Public Hearing was adjourned. '" .. . . o o 2 Mayor Christy called the regular meeting of the 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 Joseph Herget Police Chief Earl Baugh Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Hardin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council approve the minutes of the September 3, 1979 Emergency Meeting and the September 12, 1979 Special Meeting. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the minutes of Sept. 3, 1979 were approved 5-0. The minutes of Sept. 12 were approved 4-1. Councilman Sikes voted NO due to absence. B'ILLS' AND ACCOU'NTS Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council approve the bills for payment. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0, , COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning Board ,recommending the annexation of property known as the Ranken property and stating the suggested zoning for this property. The City Clerk also read a letter from the City Attorney recommending that the City not annex this property since it would create an enclave which is not in compliance with Florida Statute 171.044. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council reject annexation of this property on the advice of the City Attorney. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Mr. Frank Opal, a member of the Zoning Board, said that when the Board met to discuss this annexation it was at the request of the Council. The map provided to the Board was not an accurate map and there was no way the Zoning Board could determine whether or not an enclave would be created. He assured the Council that on any future requests for annexation~ there would be a much more careful study made before any recommendation would be sent to the Council. Uoon roll call the motion to reject annexation CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy 'voted NO. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney advising the Council of the necessity of establishing a Board of Trustees for the Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council authorize a resolution establishing this Board which must have as members the Mayor and the Police Chief and leave the other three members names blank to be filled in at the next Council meeting. The Police Dept. must vote to appoint two of their members and one resident must also be aooointed, Councilman Asting seconded the motion, Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gauthier concerning a manholQ' that is on their property. They would like the City to assume responsibility for any injuries that might be caused by the manhole cover. u o 3 Mr. DeGroot, City Engineer, suggested that perhaps the City should enter into negotiations with Mr. Gauthier. The City should have a right-of-way around that manhole in order to maintain it. At the present time, no record of an easement has been found. Mayor Christy said that this should be researched and brought, up at the next meeting. The City Clerk read a petition from residents on Perdita St. regarding a street light that the residents had had installed and were presently paying the monthly fee on. The residents would like the City to assume the responsibility for these monthly payments. Councilman Asting said that possibly the Citv would be settina a - precedent if they assumed resoonsibility for~a light that resfdents' had installed. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council turn this over to the Lighting Committee to review and make a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. The City Clerk read an application from E. Wilkins for a Home Occupational license for a painting business. Mr. Wilkins was not present at the meeting. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council table this until Mr. Wilkins can attend a Council meetinq to discuss his apolication. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motio~. Upon roll call' ~he motion CARRIED 5-0. ~QOR6INATORS REPORTS Councilman Rotundo called the Council's attention to the contract that had been sent by the County for a Greater Edgewater Fire District. Fire Chief Russ Foster spoke to the Council and said that this contract had been revjewed by members of the Fire Department and they approved it with the exception of some minor changes. The Fire Dert. wanted the $5,000 operating money to be sent directly to the Fire Dept. They also wanted the contract chanqed to reflect the fact that this is a three (3) party contract and ~ll mention of the County and City should also include the Fire Dent. County Councilman Clyde Mann also spoke to the Council and said that this subject will be on the County Council agenda on September 20, 1979. The County will need to know if the City and Fire Dept. approve this contract before they take any further action. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the City of Ednewater enter into this agreement with the County and the Fire Dept. to fulfill this contract subject to County approval. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO. Councilman Ledbetter told the Council that the cost of trash pickup as a result of the hurricane has been $1400. At the present time, the department has picked up approximately 80% of the additional trash. Mayor Christy said that if there were no objections, they should continue to get the City cleaned up.even if it costs more money. There were no objections from Councilor the audience. u o 4 "<., " Cou'nci"lmall"Sike's mentioned the fact that at a recent Merit Board meetino the meeting was'recessed for a short period of time and the tape was - turned off at the reouest of someone in the audience. He added that perhaps the City Att6rney should look into this to see if this was a violation of the Sunshine Law. Mr. Woods said that all Council and Board meetings are to be taped. There can be a recess if there are no public issues discussed. Mayor Christy read an exerpt from the Merit Board minutes that referred to this recess. Councilman Sikes said that the Chairman of the Merit Board should be informed that this is something he should not do. Mr. Frank Opal spoke to the Council concerning this meeting. " , 'C'ou n'ci'l man 'A s tin are 00 r t e d tot h e Co u n c il t hat the L i a h tin <1 Co mm i t tee has acted on various' requests for street lights. To date they have requested a total of seven new lights. Councilman Ledbetter asked Councilman Asting about the cave in on Riverside Drive. There was a discussion about repairing this area. The Wastewater Dept. had repaired the sewer line there and the Street Dept. had filled this in and then there was another repair to wellpoints. Mayor Christy asked the City Clerk if there were sufficient funds to have this properly repaired. Mr. Herqet said that without more information he could not give an answer at this time. Mayor Christy called a brief recess. Meeting called back to order. Councilman Ledbetter said that the Street Dept. could fill in the holes with lime rock. This would be a temporary solution until funds were available to permanently fix the street. Councilman Asting bids for the fire Revenue Sharing. bids for the fire told the Council that the City should go out for hydrants. There is $15,000 available from Federal He made a motion that the Citv Clerk advertise for hydrants. Councilman Rotundo" seconded the motion. Mavor Christy asked the Council if October 19, 1979 at 4:00 P.M. would be- aqreeable' to the Council as a date for the return of the bids. The bids-will be opened in the City Clerk's office and the City Engineer and Water Dept~ Supervisor will review them and make their recommendation to the Council. There was a discussion about the fire hydrants and whether or not there should be an additional $15,000 from th~ W~ter Dept. to buy $30,000 worth 'a fire hydrants. Councilman Astinq said that he had no knowledge of any additional $15,000. Upon roll call the motion to go out for bids CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter asked about the old truss plant and whether or not this property was being fixed up. Mayor Christy said that the Attorney was taking care of this. Mr. Woods no report. Mr. Herget no report. o o 5 Mayor Christy told the Council that the City had received a donation of $20 to be divided between the Fire Dept. and the Rescue organization along with a letter of thank you from the residents of Pyramid Park for the assistance they received during the recent hurricane. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the City send a letter thanking the residents of Pyramid Park for this donation, Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5~0. Mayor Chtisty said that he has checked on the insurance for the circus that the PTA wishes to present at the school ballfield, He is waiting for a copy of the contract and a statement of insurance from the owners of the circus, He has been ~ssured that there is a larqe amount of insurance carried by the circus company for this type of event. Councilman Rotundo asked Mr. Siciliano, Chairman of the Industrial Board, to give a report on the progress of the Board in regard to the I-3 property. Mr. Siciliano told the Council that the Board had written to the Southeast Bank of Miami over a month ago requesting information about this property and whether it could be opened up for industrial development. To date they have not received a reply. However, today he had received additional information that they are still workinq on and it mav turn out that nothing can be done wi~h that land. - - RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCES The City Attorney read Ordinance No, 79~O-27. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 79~O-24 TO CORRECT CLERICAL ERRORS IN THE AMOUNTS DESIGNATED THEREON! REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance on an emergency basis and pass it on the first reading, Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS At the request of the City Attorney Sloburn Subdivision and Ponderosa Homes were tabled. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Fredericks spoke to the Council concerning holes in Riverside Dr. Mayor Christy said that some repair work had been done and it is necessary to let the material settle before the Street Dept. can nut in more paving material. Councilman Ledbetter told the Council that in regards to the request from Ponderosa Homes this is a dedicated street. Mr. Woods said that,he had been under the impression that they wanted the alleyway vacated. Councilman Ledbetter said that they wanted the alleyway opened up and this could be done. Mr. Woods asked for a little more time to study this. Councilman Astino made a motion that Ordinance 984 be amended to reflect an increase of 50~ to the minimum 2,000 gallons of water and an additional 25~ for each additional 1,000 gallons of water. This would raise the present rate from $~.50 to $4.00 and each additional 1,000 gals. from 75~ to $1.00. and that other uses shown in the ordinance be amended accordingly. (..) o ~ 6 ':' Councilman Ledbetter said that the City would have to have a Public Hearing before they could increase the water rates. Mayor Christy called for a second on the motion. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Asting said that the Water/Wastewater ,budget was predicated on a water rate increase. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Christy said that the Council should take some action on the Public Hearings. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adoDt the pro~osed General Fund Budqet which totals $906,797.00 and authorize the City Attorney to draw' UP the necessary ordinance for the fiscal year 1979-80. Councilman Sikes seconded the motion. - Councilman Asting said that he ~Iould like the record to show that this bud get i sup by 0 v e r . $7 6,000.00 com!1 are d to 1 as t yea r . Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Asting voted NO, Councilman Sikes asked if the ~roposed 1979-80 Garbage Fund had been set without a rate increase. Councilman Ledbetter said that at this time they do not anticipate any rate increase in the Garbage. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council approve the Garba~e Fund budget for 1979-80 which totals $138,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance, Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0, Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the Water/ Wastewater budget for 1979-80 which totals $705,890.41 and authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Sikes voted NO. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council anprove the appropriation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds which total $101,104,00 and authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIEO 4-1. Councilman J\sting voted NO. Councilman Sikes made a motion that the Council authorize the reappropriation of Federal Reyenue Sharing Funds which total $25,000.00, The Water/ Wastewater Dept. will be appropriated $15,000.00 for Fire Hydrants and $10,000.00 will be aoorooriated to the Parks and Recreation Dept. Councilman Rotundo seconded the'inotlon. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0, Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council authorize the appropriation of $19,800 from Federal Revenue Sharing to the Water/ Wastewater. This money has already been expended but was not appropriated. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CJl.RRIED 5-0. C\C\ ~ \ <3\\ The City Attorney will draw up the necessary ordinances. \ Councilman Ledbetter from General Fund to seconded the motion. Asting voted NO. Mayor Christy announced that there would be a meeting with the New Smyrna Beach Council on September 27, 1979 at 7~30 P.M. in New Smyrna Beach. This concerns the bridae" between NSB and Edaewater. He requested that all. Council members try to attend. v made a motion that the Council cancel the $5,568.89 due the Water/Wastewater Dept. Councilman Rotundo Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Councilman Ledbetter asked to be excused from the Council meeting of Seotember 24, 1979. i ~ ,. o o 7 .,. The City Attorney asked to be excused from the Council meeting of October 3, 1979. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council authorize two days time off for the City Clerk. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy said that the Council should set a public hearing to discuss a oossible water rate increase. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council set a Public Hearing on October 1, 1979 at 6:00 P.M. for. the purpose of discussing a proposed increase in water and sewer charges. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Astinq seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Nancy Blazi ~ -r- h(~sed Co u n cd 1 m a h counc~ r ~~-L Councilma r ?Jb ATTEST: 1.Jf l./oJUrlf @/tY Cl 'lkl~ Approved th i sc21~y of September, 1979.