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11-12-1979 - Regular ,. o o tfJ /U-q-~ (j .~" 'i CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 1979 CALL TO ORDER J 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 William B. Glaser 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. Boggs. SALUTE TO FLAG PRESENTATION Rev. Boggs, in recognition of National Bible Week next week, presented two copies of the Good News Bible to the City. Police Chief Baugh and Fire Chief Dave Severance came forward to receive these copies; one to be placed at the Police Station and the other for the use of the Volunteer Fire Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Asting made a motion to approve the minutes of the Council meetings of October 29, 1979 and November 5, 1979. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Glaser voted NO because he was not on the Council at that time. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Councilman Rotundo made a motion that the Council approve the bills for payment. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Glaser voted NO, not having been on the Council at the time. COMMUNICATIONS Employees Hospitalization Insurance: The City Clerk read a letter concerning the employee's hospitalization. The estimated new total mont~y pre~um is $3,831,49 vs. the old monthly premium of $3,700.79, an increase of only 3.5%. Jack Ascherl, the City's retirement fund advisor, gave some background information and figures pertaining to this. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to accept this new policy. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Retirement Trust Fund: The City Clerk read a letter dated November 6, 1979 stating that at the October 31, 1979 Regular Meeting of the Municipal Police Officers Retirement Fund Board, a motion was made to recommend to the Council the consideration of a $10,000 Death Benefit. This is in addition to the $10,000 Accidental Death Benefit already in the Pension Plan. - 1 - ~ ~ I o o Jack Ascherl explained that there is $20,000 Death Benefit, in case of accidental death, with the standard dismemberment provision. The cost with the Bankers Life plan would be 48~ per $1,000 vs. the Prudential cost of 78~ per $1,000, a substantial savings, at $288 per month. Most pension plans have a Death Benefit in them. Councilman Rotundo asked if the employees could participate in this plan at their own cost, and suggested this be brought up with the employees, for a cost to them of $4.80 per month? Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this until a Workshop Meeting. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. There was some further discussion of employee participation in this plan. Councilman Asting made a motion to have the City Clerk canvass the City employees to find out if they want to participate themselves in this plan. The City Clerk would then report back at the Workshop Meeting. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A December 4, 1979 Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. was settled upon. Letter from Robert T. Taylor: An official of the Florida East Coast Railway Co. assured him that the company would welcome any traffic that might wish to use the May town Spur tracks as far as the Mission Road cross-over, west of Edgewater. Mayor Christy suggested this be tabled for the 6:00 p.m. Industrial Development Board & City Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 14. Victor Macino, Street Light Request: A street light has been requested to be installed at the corner of 25th & Mango Streets for the safety of school children waiting for the school bus. Councilman Asting stated that the Lighting Committee surveyed this location. They decided the light is needed and requested that the City Clerk write a letter to Florida Power & Light. Mayor Christy said that the street light will be installed. City Clerk - Fire District: The City Clerk read this letter, stating it would be more feasible if the City was the sole contractor with the County for the Greater Edgewater Fire and Rescue District. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to send this letter to Volusia County, deleting the words "and Rescue". Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Fire Chief Dave Severance came forward to explain this action. The Fire Department originally voted to keep $5,000 of County funds for equipment and maintenance separate from the City budget. However, in order to do so, they would have to incorporate a second time. They decided it would be better to let the City handle this because they are already the second party, so to speak. Therefore, they will work at the will of the Councilmen and the City in the contract they have with the County. City Clerk - Employee Trust Fund Board: The City Clerk read his memo regarding the establishment of this Board, required by the Florida statutes. Councilman Asting questioned shouldn't we have a citizen on this Board? He, therefore, made a motion to establish this new board as such, so the people of the City will also be represented. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mr. John Gross expressed his opinion that the citizen chosen for this Board should be familiar with trust funds, a knowledgable person. Mayor Christy then asked the Rev. Boggs if he would consider serving on this board? Rev. Boggs answered that he would be glad to. - 2 - ~ o o , , Councilman Asting said that he thinks the citizen should have some business experience. It was agreed that Rev. Boggs had this necessary background. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to appoint Rev. Boggs as the citizen serving on the Employee Trust Fund Board. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Clerk - Board Appointments: The City Clerk read a memo to consider appointments to the following Boards: Industrial Board (1), Board of Adjustment (2), Planning Board (2) and Merit Board (1). Councilman Asting made a motion to accept Mr. victor Macino, 2508 Mango Tree Drive as the new member of the Planning Board. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to appoint Mr. Edmund Duby, Jr., 115 Silver Circle to the Industrial Board. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to appoint Mr. Jack Kropp to the Merit Board. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Asting made a motion to consider the appointment to the Board of Adjustments of two candidates in the last election: Mrs. Phyllis Woodard and Mrs. Louise Martin. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy then stated that one more member would have to be appointed to the Planning Board. He asked the Council for any sug- gestions? Councilman Glaser said that he knows of someone who might be interested in serving on the Planning Board. Mayor Christy then said this would be tabled until this party is contacted and Councilman Glaser lets the Council know the results. The City Clerk then said that the Council should advise the effective dates of these appointments, and the length of time to be served. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that these brand new appointments are effective upon appointment, to run the normal length of that particular term of office. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Home Occupational License: Richard Schoen, 2812 Travelers Palm, Photography Business. Mrs. Schoen, his mother, attended the meeting to represent her son. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to grant this request; seconded by Councilman Asting. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COORDINATORS REPORT Fire Chief Dave Severance addressed the Council concerning his Depart- ment's need for an additional ten (10) Motorola pagers & chargers, at a total expenditure of $2,240. He would use the State bid #7252479-1. They would be bought with the County's money, not the City's. He will get with the City Clerk on this. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to increase Chief Baugh's salary 10\; Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Asting voted NO, as he thinks the City should stay within the President's 7\ guideline. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that Earl Copeland, Street Department Superintendent, be awarded the same 10\ increase. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Asting made a motion that both Supervisors of the Water Plant and the Wastewater Plant also be granted a 10\ salary increase; Councilman Rotundo seconded this motion. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Christy voted NO~ - 3 - . o o , , There was a lengthy discussion on salary increases; 10% vs. 7%. Councilman Asting recommended a December 4th Workshop Meeting to review a number of City Planner applications, among other pending issues. He suggested having the City Clerk contact these applicants to find out what they might expect salary-wise. City Clerk had no report. City Attorney had no report. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to close City Hall on November 23, the day after Thanksgiving; Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy called the Council's attention to a letter received from the Metropolitan Planning Organization, dated November 6, stating their desire to have the City of Edgewater adopt a resolution author- izing the amendment of the Interlocal Agreement dated January 18, 1977, creating the Volusia Coastal Area Metropolitan Planning Organization hereinafter referred to as the "MPO". Copies of this communication will be given to the Council before the November 19 meeting. They are re- questing that this resolution be adopted before the next MPO meeting on November 28, 1979. Next on the agenda, was the authorization for repair of a 15KW portable generator needed for emergency at the garage, water plant, etc. at a cost of $1,318.10. This expense will come under the Civil Defense budget. Councilman Rotundo made a motion to have this auxiliary generator repaired at this price; Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy recessed the meeting at this time, 9:26 p.m. The meeting was called to order. RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 79-R-lOl: Mayor Christy read this resolution approving a maintenance agreement between the City and the Florida DOT to install rail/highway grade crossing pavement markings and signs and further authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to table this until the next meeting when more information is available; Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Resolution No. 79-R-I04: City Attorney Judson Woods read this calling for an increase in the annual salary of City Clerk Joseph G. Herget, repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith and providing an effective date. Mayor Christy recommended that the City Clerk's salary be increased an additional 10%, bringing it in line with other increases, to a total of $12,100, effective retroactiv~ly to October 1, 1979. Councilman Asting made a motion to accept this increase; Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Christy asked what was the Council's pleasure regarding accepting this changed resolution? Councilman Asting made a motion to accept this resolution; Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCES None. - 4 - ~ o o / / OLD BUSINESS Front End Loader - Street Department: This was tabled at the last meeting for further specifications, which were available at this meeting. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that the City Clerk advertise for bids to be in by 4:00 p.m. on December 7, to be opened at the December 10 Council Meeting. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Public Conveyance Information: Mayor Christy has received an October 30 acknowledgement and notice in response to his telephone request of the same date to the Public Service Commission for Taxi Master Permits. This was tabled for the December 4 Workshop Meeting. AUDIENCE MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Walter Gross requested that the Street Department repair the bad holes existing in Lake Rd. and Alice Street. Councilman Ledbetter replied that he would get with the Street Depart- ment Superintendent about this. Mr. Gross also asked about the Water Department alarm at City Hall? Mayor Christy responded that this alarm is not operable or suitable to our present needs. Mr. John Gross spoke about the zoning of the 300 acres Industrial. He has consulted with Mr. Siciliano, Chairman of the Industrial Development Board, to learn that it is in the process of modification. He has had several discussions with Mr. Crawford, of the FEC Railroad. Mr. Siciliano then came before the Council to state that the Industrial Board would be meeting with them on November 14, and would then contact FEC. Mayor Christy recommended to the Council that they accept Mr. Siciliano's plan. Mr. Michael Fredericks said that he had already spoken to Councilman Ledbetter for action to be taken about a tree down on Riverside Drive, Southeast of Harding Street. He also spoke about the out-of-town fishermen using the Edgewater Boat Dock to fillet their catch, throwing the remains back in the water. The subject of the Animal Ordinance was brought up. Mayor Christy said that he would have a sign made up to post at the dock. He also stated that the Animal Ordinance was still being worked on and he hoped it would be on the November 19 Agenda. NEW BUSINESS Selection of Coordinators, Acting Mayor, Vice Mayor: Councilman Asting addressed the Council, telling of his past experiences in the City. He requested relief as Coordinator of Water/Wastewater Departments. He made a motion that Councilman Glaser be appointed as Coordinator for these departments, and he in turn, be appointed as Coordinator for the Finance & Administration Department. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. There was some audience discussion on this. Councilman Rotundo stated that he does not think Councilman Glaser is ready to be Coordinator for Water/Wastewater Departments. Councilman Glaser then said he did not want the position. The only way h4 would cDnsider it, would be if a special audit was conducted. Upon roll call, the MOTION DID NOT CARRY 3-2. Asting voted Yes. Councilmen Ledbetter and - 5 - . .. . ,'f o o , Councilman Rotundo made a motion to leave the Coordinators as they are. Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. At this time, there was another general audience discussion, which included suggestions to appoint a City Manager and do away completely with the Coordinating System. Upon roll call, the MOTION CARRIED 3-2. and Asting voted NO. Councilmen Ledbetter Councilman Ledbetter said he thinks we should do away with the Coordinating System and have department heads come to the Council Meetings. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that Councilman Ledbetter be appointed the Acting Mayor. Councilman Ledbetter declined, stating his health would not permit him to accept. Mayor Christy, at this time, turned the chair over to Councilman Rotundo and made a motion that Councilman Rotundo be appointed Acting Mayor. Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. Councilman Rotundo declined the pppointment. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that Councilman Asting be appointed Vice Mayor; Councilman Asting seconded the motion. The MOTION DID NOT CARRY 3-2. Councilmen Asting and Ledbetter voted YES. Councilman Glaser made a motion that Councilman Rotundo be appointed Vice Mayor. Councilman Rotundo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 3-1.Councilman Ledbetter abstained from voting. Councilman Asting voted NO. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to be relieved as Coordinator for the Street & Garbage Department. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Rotundo made a motion that Councilman Glaser be appointed Acting Mayor; Councilman Glaser seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Storm Water Management: Councilman Asting made a motion to table this for the next meeting for more information; Councilman Ledbetter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion that he be relieved as Coordinator of the Street & Garbage Department. Councilman Asting seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilman Ledbetter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rotundo seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned. 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