08-07-2017 - Regular °to City of Edgewater 104 N.Riverside Drive
b Edgewater,FL 32132
1WGEWATER1 Meeting Minutes
City Council
Michael Ignasiak,Mayor
Christine Power,District 1
Amy Vogt,District 2
Dan Blazi,District 3
Gary T. Conroy,District 4
Monday,August 7,2017 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCATION
Present: 4-Mayor Mike Ignasiak, Councilwoman Amy Vogt,Councilman Gary Conroy
Excused: 1 -Councilwoman Christine Power
Absent: 1 -Councilman Dan Blazi
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Councilman Blazi being absent for the meetings held on July 17, 2017 for the CRA
Meeting and Council Meeting- .The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt and Councilman Conroy
Absent: 1 - Councilman Blazi
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to Excuse
Councilwoman Power for tonight's meeting (August 7, 2017) Council Meeting]. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt and Councilman Conroy
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AR-2017-2771 Minutes from the Special Meeting - Budget Workshop - Enterprise Funds on July
17, 2017
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve the
Minutes from the Special Meeting - Budget Workshop - Enterprise Funds on July 17, 2017.
The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt and Councilman Conroy
b. AR-2017-2772 Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on July 17, 2017
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July 17, 2017. The MOTION was
APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 3- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt and Councilman Conroy
3. PRESENTATIONSIPROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUES/CERTIFICATES/DONATIONS
a. AR-2017-2755 Proclamation to the Rotary Club of Edgewater for their 35 years of dedicated
service to the Edgewater Community
This Presentation was read into the record.
3.a. Proclamations Presented Outside Chambers-None at this time.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive: Would like to see a monument built to help beautify Gateway
Park.
Ann Williams, 1403 Queen Palm Drive: Would like 3 axel trailer removed from neighbors front yard.
Nancy Vaughn, 6389 Longlake Drive Port Orange, FL: Wanted to let Edgewater know about a solar
co-op coming to Volusia County at the end of August.
David O'Bryan, 1204 Sabal Palm Drive: Wanted to address the lack offunds within the 2017 budget.
6:10 Blazi arrived
Present: 4- Mayor Mike lgnasiak,Councilwoman Amy Vogt,Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman
Gary Conroy
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
per City Manager- #8c-will ask the attorney to read into the record but then continue to a date and time
certain at 6:00 pm on September 11th
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Blazi reported: Attending the back pack giveaway. He also discussed changing the time of
council meetings to 6:30 and tabling until Councilwoman Power was in attendance then decided to
request consensus of council. It was determined to start meetings on October 2nd at 6:30.
Councilman Conroy reported: That Mr. Hathaway is our new code enforcement magistrate. Conroy also
discussed attending the condemnation hearing at 3012 Travelers Palm.
Mayor Ignasiak reported: Attending a luncheon with the CEO of Florida Hospital on future needs; The
League of Cities dinner in Port Orange. Mayor also visited with the Eagles club, Rotary club and Elks
Club where they provided generous donations for the backpack giveaway and student's school uniforms.
He wanted to thank everyone who helped with the backpack event and is very pleased with how the
giveaway turned out.
Councilwoman Vogt reported:Attending the backpack stuffing and giveaway event.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve the
Consent Agenda.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
a. AR-2017-2747 RFP 17-GS-009 - Approval to award Precision Building Services for Janitorial
Services
b. AR-2017-2763 Extreme Concrete Agreement for FIND dredge material for the "Dirt for Jobs"
incentive
c. AR-2017-2764 Interlocal Agreement for Chief Building Official Services
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2016-0-50 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-50: Glenn D. Storch, applicant, requesting
annexation of 670.276± acres of land located west of I-95 and south of the Indian
River Boulevard Extension and the proposed Deering Park development.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-50 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staffpresentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve 2nd
Reading of Ordinance No.2016-0-50.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
b. 2016-0-51 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-51: Glenn D. Storch,applicant, requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 670.276±
acres of land located west of I-95 and south of the Indian River Boulevard
Extension and the proposed Deering Park development as Mixed Use with
Conservation Overlay
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-51 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Joey Posey made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve 2nd
Reading of Ordinance No.2016-0-51.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
c. 2016-0-52 2nd Reading- Ordinance No. 2016-0-52: Glenn D. Storch. applicant, requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 670.276± acres of land located
west of I-95 and south of the Indian River Boulevard Extension and the proposed
Deering Park development as MUPUD (Mixed Use Planned Unit Development)
and approval of the associated MUPUD Agreement.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-52 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve a
continuance of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 2016-0-52 to a date and time certain of
September 11th at 6:00 pm.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
d. 2017-0-36 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2017 -0-36: Amending Article II and Article III,
Section 21-33.05 of the Land Development Code.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 201 7-0-36 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi, to approve 1st
reading of Ordinance No. 2017 -0-36.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
e. 2017-0-24(2) 2nd Reading - Ordinance 2017-0-24 amending Chapter 12, Article 1. Section 12-7
(Possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis and/or drug paraphernalia prohibited)
and removing Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 12-4 (Prohibiting sale of cigarettes in
automatic vending machines where minors permitted).
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-24 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Conroy, second by Councilman Blazi,to approve 2nd
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Reading - Ordinance 2017-0-24.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
f. 2017-0-17(2) 2nd Reading Ordinance 2017-0-17 - Amending Chapter 5 regarding Special
Magistrate and Urban Backyard Chickens
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-17 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak read a letter for Cindy Black into the record.
Glen Powers asked what the classification of backyard chickens would be.
David O'Bryan asked if there will be a fee to have backyard chickens.
Laurie Sap expressed that she does not think the ordinance should pass.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve 2nd Reading Ordinance 2017-0-17. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF
SECOND!
g. 2017-0-29 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2017-0-29: Glenn D. Storch, P.A. requesting
annexation of 63± acres of land located east of South Glencoe Road and south of
Lake Waterford Estates.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-29 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Joey Posey made a staff presentation.
David O'Bryan asked if this will financially affect existing citizens.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing
A motion was made by Councilwoman Vogt, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve
Ordinance No.2017-0-29.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt.Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
h. 2017-0-30 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2017-0-30: Glenn D. Storch, P.A. requesting an
amendment to the Future Land Use map to include 63± acres of land located east of
South Glencoe Road and south of Lake Waterford Estates as Low Density
Transition with Conservation Overlay.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-30 into the record.
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City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve
Ordinance No.2017-0-30.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
2017-0-31 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2017-0-31: Glenn D. Storch, P.A. requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 63±acres of land located east of
South Glencoe Road and south of Lake Waterford Estates as RPUD (Residential
Planned Unit Development)and approval of the associated RPUD Agreement.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-31 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Ordinance No.2017-0-31.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
j. 2017-0-28 1st Reading - Ordinance No. 2017-0-28: Haymes S. Snedeker, requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 1.65± acres of land located at
210 N. Ridgewood Avenue as BPUD (Business Planned Unit Development) and
approval of the associated BPUD Agreement.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-0-28 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Ordinance No.2017-0-28.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt.Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
k. 2017-R-22 Resolution No. 2017-R-22: Tony and Hope Pawlak, requesting the vacation of a
portion of the forty(40)foot unopened right-of-way known as Miami Avenue.
City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2017-R-22 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi,second by Councilwoman Vogt,to approve
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Resolution No. 2017-R-22.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
a. AR-2017-2692 Planning and Zoning Board - Councilwoman Vogt's appointment due to the
resignation of Pat Card.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Vogt,second by Councilman Conroy, to appoint Chris
Hatcher to the Planning and Zoning Board with the term ending on October 3, 2019. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. AR-2017-2711 CFL Real Estate Investment, Inc, requesting reduction of liens to the property.
Mayor suggested to waive the interest fee of$2,103.29 if paid within thirty days, if not paid
within that time frame no reduction of interest. Consensus of Council to approve.
b. AR-2017-2770 Invitation to Bid (ITB 17-ES-013) Removal and Replacement - Carbon Dioxide
Tank Services at the city water treatment plant.
A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Vogt, to approve
Invitation to Bid(ITB 17-ES-013).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Vogt,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy
11. OFFICER REPORTS
a. City Clerk
There is currently a CRA Meeting scheduled for September 11th that is not needed so we have cancelled it and
the next CRA Meeting will be October 2nd. The next City Council Meeting will be on September 11th.
b. City Attorney
Nothing at this time.
c. City Manager
I have nothing.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive: Asked if any progress had been made on the beautification of Local
Park.
13. ADJOURN
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Motion by Councilman Blazi to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Kelsey Arcieri, Records Clerk
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robin Matusick, City Clerk/Paralegal Mike Ignasiak, Mayor
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EXHIBIT"A"
EDCqATER City of Edgewater
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE Subject: City Council Meetings-
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Order of Business
and
Public Participation
PURPOSE:
Establish a formal process and procedures to be utilized during meetings called by the City
Council by establishing the order of business and obtaining citizen input and allowing full citizen
participation at official City Council Meetings.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Edgewater is committed to democratic, participatory local government that seeks to
involve citizens in all aspects of the decision-making process.
ATTENDANCE:
So that the City Council may efficiently and responsibly carry out its duties,all members should
make every effort to attend all scheduled City Council Meetings. In accordance with Sec.
3.09(b)(1) of the City Charter, if a member of the City Council is absent for three consecutive
regular council meetings without being excused by the council such member must forfeit their
office. In order for the member to be excused they must disclose their reason for absence either
in writing to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or personally describe for the record at the next
• meeting they are in attendance. The City Council shall vote to determine if excused or
unexcused. A member of City Council may request for consideration of vote for excused
absences for any planned absence prior to being absent.
If a member of the City Council is absent for a fourth consecutive regular City Council Meeting
without providing any written disclosure to the City Clerk, the Mayor shall call for a vote to
determine excused or unexcused absence for all previous undetermined absences.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
(1) Call to order,roll call,pledge of allegiance, invocation.
(2) Approval of minutes.
(3) Presentations/Proclamations/Plaques/Certificates/Donations.
(4) Citizen comments(not to include agenda items).
(5) Approval or changes/modifications to the agenda.
(6) City Council reports.
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EXHIBIT"A"
•./ City of Edgewater
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE Subject: City Council Meetings-
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Order of Business
and
Public Participation
presented to the City Council for their consideration. The Edgewater City Council shall use
Roberts Rules of Order as supplementary guidelines for conducting meetings when not in
conflict with any charter provisions, ordinance, resolution or other procedure established by
the City Council.
2. Individuals that appear before the City Council are required to state their name and their
address for the record. All comments must be made from the podium, which is located at the
front of the City Council Chambers or by other reasonable accommodations and shall address
the subject of the agenda item. The purpose of this requirement is for the recording equipment
to record the comments made by citizens so that they are properly reflected in the Council
minutes and are available for future reference.
3. City Council Members, City staff members, and citizens are required to use proper language
when addressing the Council or the audience. They must refrain from using profanity or
cursing, aggressive or threatening behavior or language when addressing the City Council or
other participants. All comments or questions shall be directed to the Mayor and not
individual members of the City Council or to the audience unless otherwise provided herein.
No personal verbal and/or physical attacks toward any individual,by the City Council, staff,or
citizens will be allowed during the City Council Meeting. Any person making personal,
impertinent or slanderous remarks or becoming boisterous while addressing the council or
attending the council meeting shall be removed from the City Council Chambers by the chief
of police or any police officer, if so directed by the Mayor or presiding officer. Unauthorized
remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells or similar demonstrations shall
result in the person being removed by the chief of police or any police officer,if so directed by
the Mayor or presiding officer. If the Mayor or presiding officer determines a person shall be
removed from the proceeding pursuant to this provision, he or she shall first give a warning
and if the language or behavior continues, issue the directive for removal from the
proceedings. Additionally, the City Council may issue a directive for a warning and
subsequent removal by motion and majority vote for language or behavior that violates this
0 provision.
4. Participants shall adhere to their allotted time as provided in this Policy and may submit
written documents in order to fully address their concerns with the Council. One participant's
allotted time for addressing the Council may not be donated to another participant.
AVENUES FOR CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS:
The City Council provides several avenues for citizens to address issues at official City Council
Meetings. Those avenues are:
• Citizen Comments—Non-Agenda(beginning and end of meeting)
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of order if they begin to repeat information that has already been presented by the other
speakers.
3. The order of a Public Hearing will be as follows:
• Disclosure of ex parte communications* (in quasi-judicial proceedings only),.
♦ Presentation by City Staff
• Questions of the City Staff by the City Council
• Presentation by the applicant, if applicable
• Questions of the applicant by the City Council, if applicable
• Opportunity for applicant and staff to question other witnesses
t Comments from citizens and interested parties
• Final comments by the Applicant,if applicable
• Discussion by the City Council (City Council Members may request additional information
from both the applicant and staff during this phase of the discussion)
• Decision by the City Council
*Ex parte communication: Any person not otherwise prohibited by statute, charter provision,
resolution or ordinance may discuss with any city official the merits of any matter on which
action may be taken by any council member. Such communication shall not raise any
presumption of prejudice provided the following disclosure procedures are followed:
a) The subject and substance of any ex parte communication with the city official which
relates to quasi-judicial action pending before the official as well as the identity of the person,
group, or entity with whom the communication took place is disclosed and made part of the
record before final action is taken on the matter.
b) A city official may read a written communication from any person. However, a written
communication that relates to quasi-judicial action pending before a city official shall be made
part of the record before final action is taken on the matter.
c) City officials may conduct investigations, make site visits and receive expert opinions
regarding a quasi-judicial action pending before them provided such activities and the existence
of such investigations, site visits or expert opinion is made a part of the record before final action
is taken on the matter.
d) Disclosure made pursuant to a), b) and c) above must be made before or during the
public hearing at which a vote is to be taken and persons having opinions contrary to those
expressed in the ex parte communication shall be given a reasonable opportunity to refute or
respond to the communication.
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RESOLUTION 2016-R-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS — ORDER OF BUSINESS AND
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to provide for the efficient and effective conduct of
all meetings;and
WHEREAS, section 3-11(a) of the Charter authorizes the Council to determine its own
rules and order of business so long as the agenda for regular meetings include "Citizen
Comments"at the beginning and directly prior to the adjournment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the City Council meetings— Order of
Business and Public Participation Policy statement will provide for a consistent application of
the City's objectives; and
WHEREAS, On January 5. 2015 the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-R-01
modifying the City Council meetings—Order of Business and Public Participation Policy; and
WHEREAS, On December 7, 2015 the City Council directed staff to further modify the
City Council meetings—Order of Business and Public Participation Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,as follows:
Section 1. The City Council has decided a need for an amendment in the policy titled
"City Council Meetings — Order of Business and Public Participation" (attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "A") is hereby established and approved for inclusion into th:;
Administrative Policy Manual.
Section 2. Severability. If any section. subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
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Sent: Monday,August 07, 2017 2:29 PM
To: Mike Ignasiak;Christine Power;Amy Vogt; Dan Blazi; Gary Conroy
Cc: FREDERICK&SUZE PEACE;Sharon Leboffe; Nicki Junkins
Subject: Solar Co-op Coming to Volusia County!
Attachments: SOLAR TALKING POINTS.CITY COUNCIL.docx; Local Government Letter-August
2017.docx
Dear Mayor Ignasiak and Councilmembers:
Attached please find some background information about the Solar Co-op coming to Volusia
County the end of this month! I will be speaking briefly during the public comments of the city
council meeting tonight and greatly look forward to letting you know about this great
opportunity for our citizens and community!
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Nancy Vaughn
Co-chair
Solar and Water Action Team
League of Women Voters Volusia County
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Florida Solar United Neighborhoods OF FLORIDA
Counties across the state (and soon in Volusia County!) are forming Solar
Co-ops to save money and make going solar easier while building a network
of solar supporters.
1. Forming solar co-ops to save money
• By going solar together as a group, the co-op gets a discount
through its bulk purchasing power, saving up to 20% compared
to the cost of an individual installation.
• The co-op solicits competitive bids from installers in order to
get the most competitive pricing
• The co-op members each get an individualized proposal for
their home that reflects the group discount.
2. Make going solar easier
• Co-op members learn about of solar so they feel confident in
their decision to go solar.
• Co-op members have the technical expertise and support of
non-profit FL SUN as they go solar. FL SUN has already
helped hundreds of homeowners go solar.
• The co-op reviews bids from multiple installers in an installer-
neutral process to ensure members get quality systems from
experienced contractors, chosen by co-op members.
3. Building a network of solar supporters
• Working together, co-op members can help more people go
solar.
• Co-op members connect with other like-minded solar
supporters.
• The co-op works to protect fair solar policies that support
members' solar investment.
For more information visit FLSUN.org or contact Nancy Vaughn, League
of Women Voters Volusia County at nancyvaughn411@msn.com
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Florida Solar United Neighborhoods OF FLORIDA
SOLAR CO-OPERATIVE coming to Volusia!
BENEFITS
For homeowners: reduced electric bills, access to affordable solar PV equipment,
potential increased property value
For the community:citizens are empowered, local jobs added,fossil fuel emissions are
reduced, costly outlays on generating plants and transmission lines are delayed or
reduced, market for solar installers and lenders is increased
What is a solar co-operative (co-op)?
• Solar co-ops consist of homeowners who are bundling their buying power to
secure a discounted price for solar PV arrays on their respective homes.
• Solar co-ops are buyers' co-op. They make the process of"going solar"easier
and cheaper for their members.
How can Volusia County government be involved?
• Elected officials can participate in the Co-op's press conference.
• Government officials can sponsor a Co-op and provide funding thru a
contract or grant. (Note: Orange County and Broward County have contracts
with FL SUN. Miami Dade County's Green Corridor of Cities is funding a
fulltime FL SUN position dedicated to facilitating six co-ops in
Over the next 12 months.)
• Government officials can publicize the co-op thru a variety of
communication channels.
• Government officials can provide space for"Solar Information Meetings"
designed to educate the public about the benefits of solar.
• Elected and other government officials can lead by example and become
members of the solar co-op.
How do solar co-ops work?
1. Homeowners learn about solar and decide to join online at
http://www.flsun.org. (There is no fee to sign up.)
2. Members' roofs are reviewed remotely for suitability and members are
notified via email.
3. Once 20 members have joined, installers are invited to bid and members
select one installer.
4. Installer draws up customized design and each homeowner decides if he/she
will sign contract.
5. Very important! There is no obligation to sign a contract!
6. Installer completes installations and co-op members celebrate!
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OF FLORIDA
What is happening in Volusia County?
• A solar co-op is launching August 30, 2017! It will cover Volusia County.
• Support from elected officials is a high priority.
• The League of Women Voters of Volusia is partnering with FL SUN to launch
the co-op.
• FL SUN is a program of a 501c3 nonprofit based in Washington DC called
Community Power Network (CPN). CPN has facilitated over 100 co-ops in DC
and five states.
• Local officials and local organizations will be invited to become local partners
of the Volusia County Solar Co-op and asked to help publicize the Co-op.
What is the track record of solar co-ops in Florida?
• As of July 31, 2017 13 co-ops have been launched in Florida thru FL SUN.
• Four more co-ops are planned for fall, including the one in Volusia County.
For more information: www.flsun.org
LWV Volusia -Solar Team Chairs
Nancy Vaughn
Nancyvaughn411@msn.com
Suze Peace
4sfpeace@bellsouth.net
Sharon Leboffe
blackpaso@gmail.com
Florida LWV&FL SUN Advisory Board
Deirdre Macnab,
floridaleague@earhtlink.net
407-415-4559
FL SUN State Director
Angela DeMonbreun,
angela@flsun.org
904-351-8570
8-7-2017
Just Say No to Chickens: by Cindy Black, Umbrella Tree Dr Edgewater, FL
As a homeowner in this city since 1987, I would like to inform the city that I am
strongly opposed to the city making changes to the existing ordinance to
allow backyard chickens. Many residents in the community have expressed
through facebook groups that they are also strongly opposed to backyard
chickens. While there was a petition circulating at one time requesting the
change, many of the signatures were from non residents. In fact an individual
from Belgium and another in Australia signed the petition. I do have experience
living around chickens, my parents owned a chicken farm and I have many family
members that have backyard chickens.
One of the biggest problems when people decide to get backyard chickens is
the information available is almost entirely skewed towards the positive aspects
of urban flock keeping. I propose that we look at the negative effects, as
backlash continues to grow against the urban farming trend when it comes to
backyard flocks. In recent years, cities across the US have revised land use
codes to permit backyard flocks. But now those same cities are seeing an
increase in neighbor complaints, dumped and surrendered chickens and even rat
infestations. Animal shelters and rescue groups will tell you it's just gotten out of
hand. So many people are regretting their choice to get flocks that it's causing a
big problem for shelters and sanctuaries, and way too much unnecessary
suffering for the animals caught in the middle. In addition to the impact on
shelters;
1. Health Risk: The CDC has once again reported a Salmonella Outbreak in the
US including Florida due to Backyard Chickens. Three deaths were reported last
year. In addition Avian Influenza and some encephalitis viruses are associated
with chickens.
2. Noise: Chickens crow too and in the morning quite early to be let out of their
predator-proof nesting areas. In the summer when days are long, the chickens'
crows can begin at 4:15am. Neighbors will tend to think you are illegally keeping
roosters if they hear crowing, and may complain. Also, some cluck loudly when
they lay eggs. It is important to keep in mind our neighbors are close and should
not be subjected to the noise. Youtube has videos of chicken's crowing.
3. Chicken feed attracts rats, the rats attract SNAKES, and the chicken
droppings attract flies. Cleaning and maintaining urban coops on smaller lots
can be difficult and time consuming. Flies and rats bring parasites and illnesses
with them that can infect hens and other household pets. Keeping feed in sealed
containers won't necessarily stop rats. They will still smell it and they can eat thru
plastic containers. Rats will also eat the eggs. Rat populations can easily get out
of control and often damage homes. While snakes will eat many of the rats they
will also eat baby chicks and the chicken eggs.
4. Chicken Waste and Water Pollution: The City of Edgewater has taken action
over the years in aiding in the clean-up of the Indian River. Allowing back-yard
chickens would be a step backwards. Runoff from backyards into the canals
leading to the river should be a real concern for our community. There is no way
the city can monitor the proper disposal or composting of manure produced by
backyard chickens and prevent it from entering our waterways. How can the city
even require one homeowner to spend thousands of dollars to hook up to city
sewer yet allow an influx of backyard chickens that will produce even hotter
manure than found in the average septic tank. Of all animal manures, chicken
manure has the highest amount of nitrogen and phosphorous.
5. Smell: Chicken Manure stinks, contains pathogens and attracts flies. While
people think they can use it as fertilizer it is much too strong to be used raw on
your flowers or vegetables. It has to be composted and converted to fertilizer;
however the process takes 6 month to a year. In addition, improper handling and
composting of chicken manure carries the risk of Salmonella. In the meantime
the community is exposed to the smell. Four chickens will produce an average of
365 pounds of chicken manure a year. Whether a person has 4 or 40 chickens, it
is going to stink.
6. Protecting urban chickens is costly but required. Hens are extremely
vulnerable to predators like hawks, raccoons, eagles, dogs, etc. Chicken wire
used to build coops is not predator proof. Raccoons can reach right through
chicken wire and rip the hens apart to eat them. In Florida Shores, my friend's
caged rabbits were ripped apart by raccoons. It is a gruesome sight to witness. A
safe chicken coupe can cost around S500.
7. Parasites: Mites that normally infest birds also bite people. In humans they
may produce fowl mite dermatitis. Cheyletiella mites prey on other mites and
insects living on the host's skin. They can cause a mange-like condition in pets,
and itching in people who handle infested pets. Mites can burrow through the
skin of humans causing Scabies which is highly contagious. Treatment and
extermination is quite costly.
8. Restrictions: The city has not been able to enforce the number of cats a
resident can have so how would they enforce the number of chickens each
resident can have. Chicken do not lay eggs everyday so 4 chickens will not
supply a family with enough eggs for breakfast. Chickens also stop laying after
12 to 18 months. Where will the money come from to care for chickens that are
abandoned which they will be when they stop laying completely or people decide
to move? How will the city ensure the chickens are treated humanly? A
gentleman at the May meeting described a cage the size of a box fan which is
clearly not enough room for 4 chickens. Is animal control prepared to capture
chickens that get loose as was shown pictured in the 17th block of Travelers on
October 21. 2016 on a facebook group?
If the city votes to proceed with backyard chickens please follow other cities
lead and require a permit to own chickens along with the inspections of the coop.
Deltona has a $25 fee for the permit to cover the inspection cost of the coop.
This condition will help insure that the applicant actually took the required class
and that adequate space is being provided for each chicken. I would also like to
see wording in the ordinance that would give the city the authority to inspect the
chickens and coops at anytime to insure the owner stays in compliance. Without
such wording the city will have no authority to come on someone's private
property if a complaint is made. What good are rules if you can not enforce
them? We already have many renters that live in duplexes under the impression
that passing the ordinance will allow them to have chickens. It is better to get this
right in the beginning than to deal with unnecessary problems after you pass the
ordinance.
In conclusion, I myself moved to this city because of the ordinances that insured
that the city maintained a specific lifestyle for its residences, one of those being
restriction on pets and farm animals. If I wanted to live with farm animals I could
have easily built a home in a rural area governed by the county. If people desire
fresh eggs they are available for purchase at many locations around the county.
Please say NO to chickens inside the city limits of Edgewater. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Miss Black
References:
Deltona Ordinance
https://library.municode.com/fl/deltona/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=PTIIC
OOR CH14AN
Port Orange Temporary Chicken Permit
https://www.po rt-
orange.orq/documents/commdev/forms/Temporary%20Urban%20Chicken%20P
ermit%20Application.pdf
Washington Post "Backyard chickens blamed for salmonella outbreaks. Do not
snuggle with them, CDC says."
https://www.wash ingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/06/05/backyard-
chickens-blamed-for-salmonella-outbreaks-do-not-snuggle-with-them-cdc-
says/?utm term=.32a5a3704d05
CDC "Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live
Poultry in Backyard Flocks. 2017"
https://www.cdc.qov/salmonella/live-poultry-06-17/index.html
University of Florida http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in631
TIME "Chickens Flood Shelters As Backyard Farmers Call it Quits"
http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/09/chickens-flood-shelters-as-backyard-
fa rm e rs-ca l l-i t-quits/
NY Post "Hipster Urban Farmers learn that Chickens are hard to raise. animal
shelter inundated with unwanted hens"
http://nypost.com/2013/07/10/hipster-urban-farmers-learn-that-chickens-are-
hard-to-raise-animal-shelters-inundated-with-unwanted-hens/
Facebook Florida Shores Crime & Community Watch: Post by Chris Nowak
October 21, 2016 Roaming Chickens on Travelers Palm in Edgewater
Facebook: Florida Shores Crime & Community Watch: Post by Wendy
Chapdelaine March 28, 2016
Chicken Petition by Wendy Chapdelaine
Highlighted Comments by non residents that signed the petition.
https://www.change.orq/p/edgewater-mayor-city-council-allow-backyard-
chickens-in-edgewater-fl
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CFL Real Estate Investment, Inc, requesting reduction of liens to the property.
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DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SUMMARY:
CFL Real Estate Investment, Inc, owner of property located at 686 Coral Trace
Boulevard, is requesting a further reduction in fees to satisfy Utility liens
attached to the property.
The City of Edgewater received a request for Lien Research on June 8, 2017.
The research was conducted and provided to the requestor on June 9, 2017.
At that time, the total amount due to satisfy the seven (7) recorded liens came
to $10,999.90, broken down as follows:
Utility fees due $8,756.61
Interest $2,103.29
Recording Fees $ 140.00
On June 14, staff received a request for a reduction of fees from the property
owner and prepared a Settlement Offer per Resolution 2016-R-30 — Chapter
19(e) that reduced the fees as follows:
Current Utility Fees
due 8,756.61
minus delinquent
fees -3,256.53
UT UT fees due 5,500.08
Shut off/settlement
UT fee 30.00
9Q Interest 2,103.29
9M Recording Fees 140.00
Admin Fee (10%) 550.00
TOTAL DUE $8,323.37
Per Resolution 2016-R-30, only City Council may reduce said fees below the
cost and expenses incurred by the City.
BUDGETED ITEM: 0 Yes ® No 0 Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: 0 Yes ® No 0 Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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From: Tracey T. Barlow
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 8:56 AM
To: Bridgette King
Cc: Robin Matusick
Subject: 686 Coral Trace Blvd.
Bridgette,
In accordance with direction provided by the City Council on the evening of August 7, 2017, can
you please have your staff advise the CFL Real Estate Investment Inc., property owner of 686 Coral
Trace Blvd., that the settlement cost is reduced by an additional $2,103.29 for a total amount of
$6,220.08 if satisfied on or before September 8, 2017. If such satisfaction is not received by such
time than the account will revert back to accumulated cost without any relief.
Tracey T. Barlow
City Manager
City of Edgewater
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