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CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
'-December '17 ,"19'79
CALL" 'TO'- ORDER
Mayor Christy called the regular meeting 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
Deputy City Clerk Nancy Blazi
I NVOCA.T I ON
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Excused
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Silent.
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S AL UTE" 'TO 'F L'I\. G
"A P P ROV A,b"O F" MINUTE S
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Councilman Asting made a motion to aprrove the minutes of December 10, 1979.
Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED
5-0.
BILLS A~D,,~C~OUNTS
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to anorove the bills and accounts.
Councilman Glaser seconded the motion~' Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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PROCLAMATION
Mayor Christy read the Proclamation for Enerqy Conservation Week and presented
it to the local high school chapter of Future Farmers of America.
Mr. Harrell, FFA Advisor of the Senior high school, expressed their apprecia-
tion to the Council.
CERTIFICATION OF BIDS
Deputy City Clerk Blazi read the certification of bids and certified that the
City had received two bids, one from Bud Lawrence and one from Higgenbotham.
1. Bud Lawrence Ford 79 model at $5,049.00
2. Bud Lawrence Ford 80 model at $5,282.17
3. Higgenbotham Chevrolet 80 model $5,147.99 + tax and tag
The bids were turned over to Mr. Copeland, Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Gibson.
COMMUNlcA'"rIONS
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Denuty City Clerk Blazi read the letter from the Plannin~ Board concerninq a Board' appointment
Councilman Astinq made a motion to relieve Mr. Troutner from the Plannina
Board. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Uoon roll call the motion
CARRIED 5-0.
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Deputy City Clerk Blazi read the letter from the Merit Board concerning
asking the Council to make the day after Thanksgiving a permanent Holiday.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this. Councilman Glaser seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Deputy City Clerk Blazi read the letter from the Zoning Board concerning Ord.
79-0-37 ,about the DayCare Centers.
City Attorney Woods stated that the DayCare Centers were under the jurisdic-
tion of the local Health Authorities. The Health Department has strict
regulations which they enforce. .
Mr. Siciliano explained why the Zoning Board wanted DayCare Centers a special
exception with guidelines as specified in R5 and R5-A.
Mr. John Gross stated that he felt DayCare Centers should be a special
exception.
Councilman. Ledbetter made a motion to deny the request and leave the Ordinance
as written.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to accept the Zoning Board's recommendation.
Councilman Glaser seconded the motion.
There was a long discussion between the Council and the Audience.
Upon roll call the motion DID NOT CARRY 4-1. Councilman Rotundo voted yes.
Councilman Asting made a motion to review and correct the present R5 and
R5-A DayCare Centers. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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H OM E' OC C U P'A T IONAL" 'L "l'CENS F.
Deputy City Clerk read the request from Jean Brown for Human Development.
Mrs. Brown explained that Human Development was self improvement.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to grant the license. Councilman Asting
seconded the motion. Uoon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Deputy City Clerk Blazi read the request from Don Lament for Carpentry.
Mr. Lament said that there would be no storage or business at home.
Councilman Rotundo made a motion to grant the license. Councilman Glaser
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Deputy City Clerk Blazi read the letter concerning Sloburn Subdivision.
City Attorney 1400ds stated that the Council should accept this recommendation.
Councilman Asting made a motion to accept the Citv Attornev's recommendation.
Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED
5-0.
Deputy City Clerk read the letter concerning Associated Marketing about the
placement of benches.
Councilman Asting made a motion to accept this, but not to authorize any more
at the oresent time. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 5-0.
Deoutv City Clerk Blazi read the letter from Mrs. Mackie concerning her
resignation from the Library Board.
Councilman Astinq made a motion to accent Mrs. Mackie's resignation and to
send her a letter of appreciation. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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BIDS
Mr. Copeland stated that their decision was to accept the bid from Bud
Lawrence at $5,049.00
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to accept the Bud Lawrence bid and to
reject the others. Councilman Astinq seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion CARRIED 5-0. -
Deputy City Clerk read the Certification of Funds.
COORDINATORS REPORT
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Counci1maR"Rotundo made a motion that Councilman Ledbetter accept the position
GS Coordinator of the Street Deoartment. Councilman ,A,stina seconded the
motion. Uponr'.t"oll call the motion CARRIED 5-0. .,
Counci~man't~~better no report.
Counciiman Glaser no report,
C o'u n'C'i~l'm'a'~~ A'st i n gas ked a b 0 u t the G en era 1 S e r vi c e 1 e t t e r .
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C'ity,Attorney Woods wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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De p ut y'Ci~t ,Y' C 1 e r k B l'a z i read ale t t e r from the City Em p 1 0 y e e s thanking the
Counc~fOF the Christmas bonuses.
Deputy City Clerk B1azi asked to go out for bids on insurance and that they
be back at City Hall by January 25th at 4:00 P.M.
The Council authorized this.
There will be a WjWW Workshop Meeting on January 10th at 7:00 P.M.
There was a long discussion at this time concerning contractors starting
construction on the site before obtaining a building permit.
Councilman Rotundo said to write a letter to the Building Code Board and get
their suggestions for a solution to this problem.
Citv Attornev Woods said that if the Council was not pleased with the Bui1dinq
Off~cia1s wo~k, he should be called before the Council. -
Mayor Christy said there should be some kind of a fine for buildings with
no permit.
Councilman Asting suggested that when a contractor comes in for a building
permit the Building Official should go out and check the location to see
if there is any construction started, if so, they should be fined.
Send a letter to the Building Official to this effect~
R E SO L tFr'l 0 N S
City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-117.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLES HARDEE AS THE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; SETTING FORTH UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS HE SHALL
SERVE AS THE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY~ PROVIDING FOR REMUNERATION FOR HIS
SERVICES~ PROVIDING THAT HE SHALL SERVE AT THE WILL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to accept this resolution. Councilman
Astina seconded the motion. Unon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
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City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-118.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE THAT CERTAIN FIFTEEN FOOT ALLEY NOW LYING IN
BLOCK 16, FLORIDA SHORES, UNIT NO.1, MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 57, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED
VACATION TO ALL AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR A TIME AND PLACE AT
WHICH OBJECTIONS TO SAID VACATION CAN BE HEARD BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Asting made a motion to adopt this resolution. Councilman Rotundo
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-119.
ft. RESOLUTION,APPOH!T.ING PHYLLIS ,n.. vJQODARD A.ND CJl.RL COr:HRAt,! TO THE EDGEWATER
PLANNING BOARn, OF. THE CITYOF"EDGEH.A.TER, FLORIDA~. REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDI~G'AN EFFECTIVE DATE. '
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adont the resolution. Councilman Asting
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-120.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PATRICIA WALKER TO THE EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS,
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adopt this resolution. Councilman
Rotundo seconded the motion. Upon roll the motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-121.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, TO
PAY THE SUM OF $1,019.00 AS THE CITYIS SHARE OF THE VOLUSIA COUNCIL OF GOVERE-
MENTis CPP-208 GRANT PROGRAM; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Glaser made a motion to approve this resolution. Councilman Asting
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Woods read Resolution No. 79-R-122.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TERRY WADSWORTH AS THE EDGEWATER REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
AREA WIDE WATER QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN 1
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Astinq made a motion to adopt this resolution. Councilman Ledbetter
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the mo~ion CARRIED 5-0.
OR D Hol'Jl:.N C E S
City Attorney Woods read Ordinance No. 79-0~37.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 606.02(b) B-3 HIGHvlAY SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT,
APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY
ADDING PET GROOMING AND SALE OF PET SUPPLIES, EXCLUDING OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF
ANIMALS, AND EXCLUDING KENNELS: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALES OF HONEY PRODUCTS;
AND NURSERY SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE CENTERS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE B-3 ZONING
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adoot this resolution. Councilman
Glaser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 4-1.
Councilman Rotundo voted ~O.
o L D,-SU S IN ES S
Deputy City Clerk asked for a decision on the proposed Pension Plan.
Councilman Asting made a motion to reject the proposed increase in additional
insurance. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO.
Deputy City Clerk read the recommendation from the City Clerk on Resolution
No. 79-R-86 and 79-R-109 for corrections.
City Attorney Woods agreed to correct these resolutions.
The Council agreed.
Councilman Asting made a motion to recommend William Brogan to serve on the
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Industrial Development Board. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon
roll call the motion CARRIED 5-0.
AUD1ENCE M1SCEllANEOUS
Mr. Walter Gross sooke to the Council about the F.E.C. He stated that he
had heard that mee~in9s have been held with F.E.C, out of the Sunshine Law.
He asked if this was true?
Mayor Chri sty sa i d'~,
Mr. Gross asked if this was in the best interest of F,E.C, or Edgewater?
Mayor Christy said that this was in the best interest of Edgewater.
Mr. Siciliano said that this was in the best interest of Edgewater.
Mr. Frederick, 1606 S. Riverside, asked if something could be done about the
manholes on Riverside Drive, he also asked the status on the Animal Ordinance?
He then stated that the lights on the Tennis Court were on at 12:30 P.M.
Sunday.
Mayor Christy said that a workshop would be held for the Animal Ord. in
January.
Police Chief Baugh read the letter from D.O.T. concerning the installation
of No U-Turn signs for US. 1.
Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Asting seconded
the motion.
Meeting adjourned
Minutes submitted by
Donna Prevatt
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Approved thi s '11/4 day of
January, 1980,
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