03-10-1980 - Public Hearing/Regular
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
March 10, 1980
Mayor Christy called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 P.M. in the
Edgewater Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert H. Christy
Councilman Louis J. Rotundo
Councilman David C. Ledbetter
Councilman William B. Glaser
Councilman Neil J. Asting
City Attorney Judson Woods
City Clerk Joseph Herget
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
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Mayor Christy said that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to discuss
changes in 715.02 of the Municipal Code to delete single family homes
and a duplex from site plan approval. Also, to discuss zoning that
parcel of land presently known as FPL to I-I and making electrical
substations a Special Exception under I-I.
Mayor Christy asked the Council and the audience if there were any
questions concerning changing 715.02. There were no questions.
Mayor Christy asked the Council and the audience if there were any
question concerning zoning FPL to I-I.
Councilman Ledbetter asked if anyone had checked the franchise we had
with FPL and if this would affect it.
Mayor Christy said he did not believe this had been done but he could
not see what difference the zoning would make.
There were no further questions.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Public Hearing be adjourned.
Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. The Public Hearing was adjourned.
CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 1980
Mayor 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 William B. Glaser
Councilman Neil J. Asting
City Attorney Judson Woods
City Clerk Joseph Herget
Police Chief Earl Baugh
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INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Canova.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council approve the minutes
of the February 25, 1980 meeting. Councilman Rotundo seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter
voted NO due to absence.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the minutes
of the Special Council Meeting of March 3, 1980. Councilman Ledbetter
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council approve the addition
of $64.00 payable to Mr. R. Ball for his inspection of the dragline to
the current list of bills and accounts. Councilman Asting seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the bills
for payment. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion.
Councilman Ledbetter questioned the bill from Sears Roebuck for tools.
Mayor Christy said that this was for a number of small tools for the
Water Dept.
Mr. Opal asked what happened to all the tools we purchased from Starke?
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Christy read a proclamation about the annual Bike-A-Thon Day for
the benefit of cystic fibrosis.
The proclamation was presented to the Chairman of the CF Fund and also
two students who were present at the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Gene Harris requesting permission
to address the Council concerning Riveredge Terrace Subdivision.
Mr. Harris spoke to the Council concerning the amount of money he is
expected to pay to Parks and Recreation as part of the requirement of
the Subdivision Ordinance. He reminded the Council that Mr. Slaney
of Sloburn Subdivisions had applied for his subdivision at the same time
Mr. Harris had applied and he had been allowed to compute the amount
for parks and recreation from his tax bills. Mr. Harris had been told
that he must get a MAl appraisal and Mr. Harris did not feel that this
was fair. He is requesting that he be able to compute the 5% on the
same basis as Mr. Slaney did.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council afford Mr. Harris
the same opportunity as they gave to Mr. Slaney. Councilman Asting
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from Briley, Wild and Associates stating
that they had inspected the installed utilities at Riveredge Terrace
Subdivision and approved them for the City.
Mr. Harris said that he needed the signature of the Council and the
Engineer so that he could record his prop~rty with the County.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council approve the final plat
of Riveredge Terrace Subdivision. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the
motion.
Councilman Asting said that the Street Lighting Committee had inspected
Riveredge Terrace Subdivision and would work out the location of the
street lights.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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The City Clerk read a letter from Frank Wroniak tendering his resignation
from the Planning Board because he believed that the Council is not
working for the tax payers. He does not believe that there is honest
government in Edgewater.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council accept Mr. Wroniak's
resignation. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 5-0.
1-B The City Clerk read a letter from the American Legion requesting that
the City place an ad in their annual American Legion State Convention
Program.
The Council discussed whether or not there was money available for this.
The City Clerk stated that the Council did not have any funds in
promotional activities.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to deny this request. Councilman
Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from VCOG concerning the 208 Water Quality
Management Local Match Resolution. The letter stated that the
City needed to issue a resolution authorizing the payment of specified
funds to VCOG for the purpose of supporting the continuing planning
process of the Water Quality Management Program. The 1980-81 share
for Edgewater will be $733.00. This amount will be due between October
and December 1980.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this request. Councilman
Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Adjustment concerning
a recent Public Hearing and the action taken by the Board on three
applications for variances.
1. Mr. Miller, Ocean Ave. - The City Clerk stated that Mr. Miller
had written to the Mayor complaining about the action of the
Board and stating the reasons why he thinks he should have
received the variance he requested.
The Board had notified the Council that they agreed to a 20'
variance instead of the 16~' variance requested by Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller actually has enough room to meet all required setbacks
but the Board was willing to compromise in order to give Mr. Miller
more backyard space. However, at the Public Hearing, Mr. Miller
refused the variance.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council send this letter to
the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The second request for a variance was from Mr. Glenn Jones, Riverside
Drive. The Board voted to grant Mr. Jones a 3' side yard setback to
build an addition to his garage.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council approve the Board's
recommendation and grant this variance. Councilman Rotundo seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. (A resolution will be
prepared for the next Council meeting.)
The third request for a variance was from Mr. Lucht for property on
Riverside Dr. The Board voted to deny this request because Mr. Lucht
was asking for variances on both side and rear yards and the area did
not have sufficient dimensions to make it a buildable lot.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council accept the Board's
recommendation and deny this application. Councilman Ledbetter seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Board of Adjustment requesting
that the Council consider some reimbursement for gasoline used by members
in the inspection of properties requesting variances.
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City Attorney Woods said that the Boards are voluntary and serve
without compensation. We do not have any provisions for compensation.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council table this and
let the City Clerk look into the aspect of possible funding for the
Boards. The City Clerk should report back to the Council at the Agenda
Workshop on March 20. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion.
Councilman Asting said that he felt that the Council should set up
some form of reimbursement for extra expenses to Board members. We
should take this into consideration when the next budget is set. He
has served on Boards and knows that it can cost extra money for the
members to carry out their responsibilities.
Mrs. Martin, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, spoke to the Council
and said that it was the hope of the Board that the Council would
consider the cost of service to the City for all Board members not just
the Board of Adjustment.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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. The City Clerk read a letter from the Zoning Board requesting that
the Council approve Phase II of Wildwood Subdivision. The Zoning
Board has authorized their Chairman to sign the final plat subject
to approval of the Council and approval of the installed utilities by
a certified engineer. The Board believes that this subdiv.ision is
part of 166 lots annexed by the City in 1977 and therefore not subject
to current subdivision regulations.
City Attorney Woods stated that he agreed with the Zoning Board. The
Council has already accepted the entire area of the subdivision.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council approve the final
plat for Wildwood Subdivision Phase II. Councilman Rotundo seconded
the motion.
Councilman Asting said that the City would have to get BWA as our
consulting engineers to inspect the installed utilities.
Mr. Hall told the Council he would notify the City when he was ready
for that inspection.
Councilman Ledbetter said he would amend his motion to add that
Council approve the final plat subject to inspection of utilities
by BWA. Councilman Rotundo seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call the motion and the amendment to the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planner stating that the
Planning Board and the Zoning Board had reviewed the site plan for
commercial buildings in the B-3 area of Pelican Cove Subdivision. The
Planning Board approved the site plan and the Zoning Board approved the
site plan subject to certification from the engineers that the lift
station ~ill be able to handle this building as well as any additional
proposed houses in the area. The Zoning ~oard would also like the
Fire Dept. to check out fire plugs in the area.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board and have the City Clerk
contact BWA for certification of the lift station. Councilman Rotundo
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planner requesting Council
authorization to require at least one working week prior to the Zoning
Board meeting for submission of site plans. This would give the various
City departments time to check out the site and make comments.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Planner and require one week before presentation to Zoning
Board for site plans. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion.
The question was raised as to whether or not a resolution should be drawn
up.
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Councilman Asting made a motion to amend his motion authorizing the
City Attorney to draw up a resolution for prior submission of
site plans. Councilman Rotundo seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call the motion and the amendment CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planner requesting that
the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Dept. of
Community Affairs requesting an additional time extension on the
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
2B Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor
to sign this letter. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO.
The City Clerk read a letter from Southern Bell concerning the updating
of the telephone system for City Hall and other City Departments.
City Attorney Woods asked if the City Clerk had checked into the cost
of having the City own their own telephone system. He believes that
this could be less expensive.
The Council agreed that the City Clerk should investigate the cost
of owning the communication system and report back to the Council.
The City Clerk read a letter he had written to the City Council
requesting that a policy for the handling and payment of requests for
public information be established by resolution by the Council. This
would include a specific charge for copies, plus the fact that the
charge should be collected in advance. The City should allow a reasonable
time to get this information for copying and also in reference to
tapes that the reproduction of tapes not be authorized.
There was a long discussion by the Council concerning this request.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council accept the City
Clerk1s recommendation. He added that the three working days required
to research the information be used in the case of information for
the current fiscal year. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion.
The question of a City official being present whenever someone wants
to listen to tapes was discussed.
Councilman Rotundo said he would amend his motion and add that a
City Official must.be present when someone listens to the tapes.
Councilman Glaser seconded the amendment.
Mr. Frank Opal told the Council that he felt 25~ was too much.
Mr. Walter Gross said that he felt if he attended meetings, as an
interested citizen, that he should get copies of what is being discussed
at the meeting so that he knows what they are talking about.
City Attorney Woods said that it was not a policy of the City to prov~de
copies to other than Board members or Council members.
Mayor Christy said that if the City were to try and give copies to
everyone who attends meetings it:\would be far too expensive.
Upon roll call the motion and the amendment to the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Christy called a 10 minute recess.
Meeting called back to order.
The City Clerk read a letter from the State Dept. of Transportation
concerning Edgewater's request for signal lights. It will be necessary
for the City to pass a resolution committing funds for this project
before the DOT can make a study and advise if these lights are necessary.
Mr. Herget said that he had checked with the DOT and signal lights
cost approximately $30,000 to $40,000 and the cost of updating the signal
light on Park Ave. would be approximately $15,000.
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The Council discussed the fact that the requested locations for
signal lights are either State or County roads.
Mayor Christy said that New Smyrna Beach has been able to get their
signal lights free of charge and he believes this is discrimination.
Chief Baugh said that there have been 21 accidents at the intersection
of 442 and U.S. 1 in the past 15 months.
The Council agreed that a letter should be sent requesting that the
State reconsider funding at least a signal light at 442 and U.S. 1
and the updating of the Park Ave. light. Copies should be sent to
all State representatives, County Council members, VCOG, Gov. Graham.
The City Clerk will write the letter.
3A The City Clerk read a letter from the Supervisors of the Water and
Wastewater Departments requesting that the Council appoint a Coordinator
for their departments. They recommended the Council consider appointing
Councilman Asting since he has already had experience as W/WW Coordinator.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council appoint Councilman
Asting as Coordinator for the W/WW Dept. Councilman Rotundo seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Attorney will draw up the necessary resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Building Code Board requesting
that the Council grant the Building Official permission to use his own
discretion to determine the height of a buildlng being built by Mr. Kochis
on Naranga. There are other homes in the area and if Mr. Kochis has to
meet the height requirements set by Ord. 79-0-9, he will create flooding
problems for his neighbors.
City Attorney Woods said that the City should get a release from
Mr. Kochis in case of any future flooding.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council grant this recommendation
subject to Mr. Kochis.s signing a release on the flood area. Councilman
Asting seconded the motion.. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Merit Board concerning an
amendment to the Merit Ordinance that would change the procedure for
disciplinary action by Supervisors. Presently any disciplinary action
goes to the Council and then to the Merit Board. The Merit Board is
recommending that this procedure be changed to have action on any
discipline problem or grievance from an employee because of disciplinary
action go to the Merit Board first and then to the Council.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council accept this recommendation
and authorize an amendment to the Merit Ordinance. Councilman Glaser
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Home Occupational Licenses:
Mr. Mark Cool, Mango Tree Drive - license for Handy-Man duties.
Mr. Cool stated that there would be no storage at his home.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council grant this license.
Oouncilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED
5-0.
Mr. Richard Minton - N. Old County Rd. - Air Conditioning repair service.
Mr. Minton stated that there would be no storage at his home.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council grant this license.
Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED
5-0.
Mr. Michael Scott, N. Riverside Dr., - Contractor's office.
Mr. Scott stated that there would be no storage at his home.
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There was some discussion
residences.
about business trucks parked in front of
Chief Baugh said that the PD recommends the magnetic type signs for
the sides of trucks or cars so that they can be removed when the truck
or car is parked in front of a residence.
Mr. Fredericks spoke to the Council and said that there were
some places on Riverside Drive where the resident had been granted a
Home Occupational License. These people park their business vehicle
with a sign on it in front of their house.
Chief Baugh said that he would check into this.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the Council grant Mr. Scott
a license. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion CARRIED 5-0.
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COORDINATORS REPORTS
Councilman Rotundo told the Council that the Fire Chief wished to
speak to the Council concerning storage at the City Barn.
Fire Chief Serverance told the Council that the Fire Dept. had been
given permission to store certain items at the City Barn. Recently
these items were moved and the storage area changed. Some of the items
that were stored there were damaged. The Fire Dept. has to have this
area for storage. This area must be restored by Thursday night because
another tanker is being delivered and this will take up what storage
space they have at the Fire Dept. so that more room will be needed at
the City Barn.
Councilman Rotundo said that he had talked with Mr. Copeland at the
City Barn and the Fire Dept. storage area will be put back in its
original order and damages repaired.
Councilman Rotundo also told the Council that there is a junked police
car at the City Barn and they want to get rid of it.
There was a discussion about getting estimates on what someone might
pay for this junk.
Councilman Rotundo made a .motion that the City sell this car for junk.
Councilman Glaser secpnded the motion.
The City Attorney suggested that the Chief get estimates from local
junk dealers.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO.
Councilman Ledbetter
No report.
Councilman Glaser No report.
Councilman Asting reported that the Street Lighting Committee had
approved street light installation on Woodland Dr. and Fernald. They
rejected a request for a street light on Beulah Dr. because there
already was a light there. The Committee will get together with
representatives from Pelican Cove Subdivision to find out about installing
lights there.
Councilman Asting also asked for information concerning the lot owned
by Corbett Smith.
City Attorney Woods said that he had sent a letter to Mr. Smith's attorney
stating that this lot must be cleaned up.
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Councilman Asting said that he had been approached by Mr. McAllister
regarding the specifications we sent out for bids for digging shell.
Mr. McAllister did not feel there was adequate informatlon on the
specifications to make bids on.
There was a long Council discussion concerning the shell pit, the
continuation of digging, the cost of the digging, etc.
Councilman Ledbetter pointed out that the total cost so far has been
4A over $15,000 for approximately 15,000 yards of shell.
Councilman Asting said that he did not believe that much shell had
been dug out of the area. There was also a question about the watei
tower at the end of the lake. It is possible that continued digging
could endanger this tower. .
The Council discussed going out for bids on shell delivered on site
to the City.
Mr. McAllister told the Council that he was sure if the Council
specified the amount of money the City had to spend that they could
get a good deal on shell from someone who would be willing to help
out the City and still make a profit.
Mayor Christy talked about the poor condition of the grader.
The Council also discussed t~e money left in the Street Dept. budget
to continue this work.
Mr. Herget said that he had not deducted all the costs but that they
started out with $9626.84 and just taking the money that was paid
to Mr. Wilson they have $4,026. left. However, there are other expenses
like the pump which was $867. and we have received another bill on
the pump for about $700. There is $10,308.08 in Federal Revenue Sharing.
This is for road materials and supplies.
Councilman Asting said that we should look into the possibility of
going to other sources to see what we could buy shell for.
City Attorney Woods suggested that the City take some borings of the
lake to determine the amount of shell there.
Mayor Christy said that they had been quoted 60~ a yard (100,000 yards)
about four years ago. The County gave the City about 300 yards and
then they wanted to charge us $1.65 a yd. and this was about 6 months
ago. He understands they do not want to sell any more to us. Mr.
Smith who has his own pit is willing to sell it for about $3.00 a yard.
This would be from the pit and loaded on our trucks.
Mr. McAllister said that if the City would set up a standard for bidding,
he believes they could get a better bid than $3.00. He could send
the City now to one of his competitors who would load it for $2.00 a
yard. The bidding is terrible in this City on little jobs and that
is the way a lot of people make money is on small jobs.
Councilman Asting said he believed we have spent over $3.00 a yard for
the shell we have gotten out of the lake.
Councilman Rotundo said that there was still shell sitting out by the
lake that should be hauled away and used.
There was more discussion about the amount of shell that wa~ taken from
the lake and the amount that is still left.
Councilman Asting suggested that the City find out what the cost of shell
would be from other sources and compare.
Mayor Christy asked the City Clerk to make a few calls and compile the
information for Council about shell being delivered and the cost of it
out at the pit. He also asked what the Council wanted to do about the
bids. and the depth of the pit.
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City Clerk Herget stated that he could not give the depth until he
found out how deep they were going to dig. Also if they could not
get 16,000 yards out of the pit, then the specifications would be
wrong.
City Attorney Woods suggested that the City go out on bids and ask
for a delivered price on so many cubic yards at a certain spot to be
delivered in Edgewater.
Mr. McCallister said that since the City was still undecided they might
want to go down to the lake and clean up what they have and make it
look good and in the meantime put out some bids for shell delivered to
the road and tell someone you want so many loads at so much per load.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the City cease operation in the
shell pit at Lake Coquina and restore the area and go out for bids for
shell to be purchased from other sources and trucked into the roads
that need repair and we can schedule that so that the shell is delivered
when our grader is available to grade the roads.
Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion.
The City Clerk said they should know how much shell the City wants
before they go out for bids.
Councilman Asting said that Mr. Herget had told the Council that they
had about $4,000.
Mr. Herget asked if they wanted to bid on all the shell they could get
for $4,000?
Councilman Asting said they should find out the price per yard delivered
on site in the Florida Shores area.
Mayor Christy asked if the Council did not want to finish cleaning out
the lake?
Councilman Asting said that he had said restore the area in his motion.
Councilman Rotundo -said that it would probably take half the money left
to clean out the area.
Councilman Asting said that in view of the water tower there he does
not think we should go any deeper just straighten out the surface area
and the banks.
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Mr. Woods said he believed they would get a better price on the more
yardage they haul in.
Mr. McAllister said they should ask for bids on truckloads. You need
some idea of about how much shell you need.
Mr. Pilch suggested that the Council let whoever was bidding state that
they would give you for example 15 yards at X amount of dollars per
yard and if the City buys say 100 yards the amount per yard might be less
and they could give you the breaking point and then -the City could
make the decision as to how much they want to buy at one time and at
what price they would want to pay for it.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO.
Mr. Herget said that they would have to send letters to the contractors
that had already gotten bids and tell them that the present bid has
been cancelled.
City Attorney
No report.
City Cl,erk said that Mr. Osban had told him he would have to research
his records to find out how much, if any, money he owed the City for
the trash removal franchise. Mr. Herget added that he should have a
report for the Council at their next meeting.
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The City Clerk also said that he had spoken to Mr. Murphy about
charging impact fees for trailer parks. Mr. Murphy said that at
the present time only Seahorse Trailer Park is expanding. He will
make a note on any permits for new trailers.
The City Clerk also said that he had been contacted by Mr. Wagner of
the Florida Bank and Trust Co. Mr. Wagner said that he felt his bank
could offer a higher percentage on certificates of deposit. Mr. Herget
said that he would check with other banks in the area concerning a
higher interest rate.
The Council agreed that if the City Clerk could get a better interest
rate at another bank then he should do so.
Mayor Christy spoke to the Council concerning a letter received last
October from Mr. James Hatfield regarding the fact that he would be
willing to give some of his property for the purpose of constructing
a street. This street would go from CheetailDr. to Pearl St. and
conti~ue Canal Drive.
Councilman Asting said that a property owner in the area, Mr. Franck,
does not want to give any property for this road. There is nothing
the City can do about it.
Mayor Christy said that we had received a letter on Feb. 25, 1980
referring to Edgewater Water Plant. The letter was from the St.
John's District of the DER. It stated that the plant has not been
cleared for service.
Councilman Asting said that he would check with Briley, Wild about
this.
Mayor Christy asked the Council if it was alright to change the
Agenda and discuss the Animal Ordinance at this time instead of under
Old Business. There are a number of people in the audience who wish
to speak to the Council concerning this ordinance.
The Council agreed to move this item up on the Agenda.
There was a long discussion between the Council and members of the
audience primarily concerning the law that prohibits horses from
being ridden on paved streets in the City. The people in the audience
who spoke to the Council were all in favor of having this law changed
to allow horses to be ridden anywhere within the City. They said that
other cities allowed horses and with the increased cost of gasoline
more people were using their horses as means of transportation rather
than just recreation.
Chief Baugh said that the present law allows horses on unpaved streets
only.
City Attorney Woods also spoke to the Council regarding the removal of
the section requiring that cats be licensed. He said that this would
be almost impossible to enforce. Also, the Police Chief had recommended
deleting the section that allows horses to be stabled within the City
if the owner gets a permit. If the Council agrees, this section will
be deleted.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to table any decision on the Animal
Ordinance fior discussion at the workshop on March 20, 1980. Councilman
Asting seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Christy called another recess.
Meeting called back to order.
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RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
NONE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 80-0-43 (Second reading, title only)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA ENTITLED UTILITIES AND SERVICES BY ESTABLISHING
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ARTICLE I, WATER; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; THE REQUIREMENT OF
CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE
CHARGE, MINIMUM DEPOSITS, CONNECTION CHARGES, MONTHLY BILLS, DISCONTINUANCE
OF SERVICE FOR NON-PAYMENT, RE-ESTABLISHMENT CHARGE; MINIMUM METER RATES;
MULTIPLE MINIMUM CHARGE; RATE INCREASE AND BI-ANNUAL REVIEW; EXTRA-
ORDINARY SERVICE.CALL CHARGES; IRRIGATION AND SWIMMING POOL PROVISIONS
SPECIAL USE PROVISIONS; FIRE HYDRANT RENTAL; WATER SERVICES FOR FIRE
PROTECTION; SYSTEMS OUTSIDE THE CITY; RE-SALE OF WATER OUTSIDE THE
CITY; LIMITATIONS OF NEW:;CONNECTIONS; TAMPERING WITH PROPERTY; PROHIBITS
BOOSTER PUMPS; LIMITS STRUCTURES; REFUSALS OF SERVICE AND PENALTIES;
ESTABLISHING ARTICLE II, SEWERS: PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONNECTION TO THE SEWER SYSTEM, CONNECTION CHARGES; PROHIBITS TAP-IN
WITHOUT PAYMENT; PROVIDES FOR CONNECTION AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION AND
THEREAFTER; SET DEPOSIT FEES; SERVICE BILLS; SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY CHARGES;
SETTING FORTH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREWITH; ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III
DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES EXTENSIONS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PURPOSE OF ARTICLE
AND METHOD OF FINANCE; DEVELOPMENT FEE REVIEW; FEE SCHEDULES; AND
IMPOSITION OF FEES AND PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT; USE OF PROCEEDS;
SETTING UP A TRUST FUND; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS THEREWITH; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISEMENT BY THE CITY CLERK.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council adopt this Ordinance
No. 80-R-43. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-44 (First reading)
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES IN
MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS FROM ONE AND ONE-HALF SPACES PER DWELLING
UNIT TO TWO SPACES PER DWELLING UNIT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING OF THIS
ORDINANCE BY THE CITY CLERK AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council adopt Qrdtn&ncd.80-0-44.
Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 5-0.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 80-0-45.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 880 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA BY THE DELETION OF THE R-3B ZONING DISTRICT
AND REDESIGNATING SAID DISTRICT AS R-2B; PROVIDING FOR PERMITTED USES
AND ACCESSORY USES; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITTED SIGNS; PROVIDING
THAT THIS CHANGE SHALL BE MADE ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CODIFIED AS
SECTION 602.04.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING BY THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING THAT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Councilman Asting made a motion to adopt this Ordinance 8-0-45.
Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
5B
Action on Public Hearing:
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Zoning Board and change Section 715.02 to delete single family
homes and a duplex. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Asting made a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Zoning Board and zone that parcel presently known as FPL to 1-1
making Electrical Substations a Special Exception under 1-1.
Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Ledbetter voted NO.
The Attorney was authorized to draw up the necessary ordinances.
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The Council discussed the letter from the Supervisor of the Street
Department regarding permission to install drainage pipe from
Snider St. to Palm Way Street and close the open ditch. Mr. Copeland
states that this is a health hazard to the residents because of water
standing in the ditch. It would be necessary for Mr. Cory to survey
the property and the City would have to obtain easements from the
property owners. We would also have to get the County mosquito control
to straighten the ditch.
Councilman Ledbetter said that he was afraid that if we start working
on that private property then the City may have to do the same thing
allover the City. One of the County Councilman has been called on
this and he said that the minute the County equipment goes to work
in that area the County Council would hold a Council meeting at that
corner.
Councilman Glaser asked if this request had come from all the property
owners in that area?
Mayor Christy said he did not know but he knew that Lt. McCall had
spoken about it. The Mayor added that he was sure the Council had
approved this at one time but he had not had the time to research it.
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Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council TABLE this for
further investigation. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
The City Council considered a letter from Mr. Kevin Bosse, Supervisor
of the Waste Water Dept. concerning a sewer lateral blockage at
116 E. Knapp Ave. The owner claims that there is a broken pipe
and it is the City's responsibility. Mr. Bosse said there was no
indication of a broken pipe. The ordinance Sec. 19-27 states that
the owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining water
and sewer pipes leading and connecting from the plumbing system to
the City distribution water lines and main sewers. Mr. Bosse further
stated that inspection of these pipes or digging up of the roads
could be very~expensive for the City.
The City Attorney asked if the property owner was threatening to sue
the City?
Mr. Bosse said that he felt this was a simple case of sewer blockage.
The man has lived there over 15 years.
It was the opinion of the Council not to take any action on this.
Any further action by the property owner should be referred to the
City Attorney. No formal motion was made by the Council.
Menard Beach
The Council considered a letter from the State Dept. of Natural
Resources concerning monetary assistance for the acquisition of 2.4
acres in Edgewater (Menard Beach).
The Council agreed to send this information to the Board of Governors
for further investigation.
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This bill concerns the disaster relief trust fund.
Councilman Asting made a motion that the Council TABLE this. Councilman
Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS
None
NEW BUSINESS
BMP REPORT
This report concerns 208 Water Quality Management. Councilman Rotundo
said the detailed report was on file at City Hall.
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MICA Presentation
This concerns a management assistance firm that would like to speak
to the Council concerning what they can offer to the City to help
improve management practices.
It was the opinion of the Council that they did not wish to discuss
this at this time. The suggestion was made that the company contact
the City later this year.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council go back to meeting
every Monday night. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Ledbetter and Councilman
Glaser voted NO.
The weekly meetings will resume April 7, 1980.
Councilman Asting made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Ledbetter
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by:
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