03-14-22 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
S`) Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 14, 2022 - 6:30 PM
,� >r Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. City Clerk Bartle
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5
Absent: Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Also Present: Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IA. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of November 8, 2021.
Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Glasser stated the minutes stand as submitted.
COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2A. Fletcher High School Girls Soccer Proclamation
Mayor Glasser reported on this item and explained that the proclamation was presented to
the team along with a key to the city.
2B. Government Finance Professionals Week Proclamation
Mayor Glasser read and presented the Proclamation to Finance Director (FD) Melissa Burns.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to
Visitors. There were no speakers.
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3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Loren Rellah, Accreditation Manager, and Police Lieutenant Chase Jamison reported on the Police
Department's reaccreditation. Mayor Glasser commended Ms. Rellah and the Police Department for
receiving a flawless report.
3A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (March - May 2022)
CM Corbin added March 17, 2022 Parent's Night at the Jordan Community Center to the
Calendar and explained the event.
There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
313. Pay Scale Adjustments
CM Corbin gave a brief overview. Finance Director (FD) Melissa Burns and HR Director
(HRD) Cathy Varian explained the item as detailed in the agenda packet and answered
questions from the Commission.
Mayor Glasser clarified that nothing was being voted on tonight; the Commission will
provide additional direction to the city manager
Mayor Glasser confirmed that the scenarios provided do not include the charter officers,
sworn officers, and Emergency Communication Operators. She expressed desire to address
adjustments for seasonal employees.
There was discussion about offering and enhancing other benefits. The Commission
provided direction to HRD Varian to bring back a maternity leave policy, a list of benefits
to consider, and comparison data from other neighboring cities.
The Commission provided direction to HRD Varian and FD Burns to provide options that
include the department heads and exclude department heads. This was narrowed down to
options 8, 11 and 12 of the scenarios slide from the agenda packet. Examples of these
scenarios, with no midpoint, were also requested.
CM Corbin recapped the guidance given, stating that additional discussion will be needed at
the next meeting; reduce the number of options on the table, and provide examples of how
the options would impact different employees, without the midpoint calculations.
3C. Community Centers Program
CM Corbin reported on the upcoming Parent Info Night, and changes to spaces and content
at the Jordan Center.
3D. Veteran Park Bathrooms
CM Corbin reported on this item as he showed the photos included in the agenda packet.
4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole commended the garbage collection.
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Commissioner Kelly requested considering a Mobi-Mat and a couple of new beach wheelchairs
with the lifeguard station upgrades.
Commissioner Norris clarified an item on the agenda.
Mayor Glasser reported on the Florida Legislative Session and how those topics affect the City.
5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
7 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
7A. RESOLUTION NO. 22-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE A TASK AUTHORIZATION TO HANSON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MARY STREET AREA; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Corbin and City Engineer (CE) Steve Swann explained the Resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-21.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Brittany Norris
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
7B. RESOLUTION NO. 22-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING
BID NO. 2122-03 FOR THE ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT
CITY HALL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Corbin and Public Works Director (PWD) Scott Williams explained the Resolution and
answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 22-22.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
7C. RESOLUTION NO. 22-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING UKRAINE AGAINST RUSSIAN
GOVERNMENT AGRESSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
Commissioner Bole explained and read the Resolution.
MOTION. Pass Resolution No. 22-23.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Brittany Norris
Mayor Glasser agreed to send a copy to the Florida League of Cities and asked staff to send copies
to the Congressional Delegation and the governor.
Ellen Glasser For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Candace Kelly For
Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
7D. RESOLUTION NO. 22-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE AND OVERSEE THE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT REVIEW PROJECT IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY
CLERK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE AN OUTSIDE
CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN THE REVIEW PROJECT WITH CERTAIN
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PARAMETERS; REQUIRING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPORTS
TO THE COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Corbin explained the Resolution and answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-24.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second. Candace Kelly
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
7E. RESOLUTION NO. 22-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING
BID #2122-04 FOR THE WTP NO. 1 UPGRADE - ELEVATED TOWER
DEMOLITION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Corbin, Public Utilities (PU) Director Troy Stephens, and CE Swann explained the
Resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-25.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second. Bruce Bole
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
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8 ACTION ON ORDINANCES
8A. ORDINANCE NO. 75-22-27, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER
19, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, ARTICLE I,
GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 19-6, TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, FOR SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title.
CM Corbin and Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD) Amanda Askew
explained the Ordinance.
MOTION. • Approve Ordinance No. 75-22-27 on first reading.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second. Bruce Bole
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
9 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
10 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CA Durden provided updates on the local tree case; stated that she will not be able to attend the April
23, 2022 Town Hall meeting; advised that she will be doing the procedures for the two upcoming
appeals; and noted that she will be celebrating her 6th year anniversary on Wednesday. CC Bartle
congratulated CA Durden.
11 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Mayor Glasser
• Thanked everyone for their help -with the Dutton Island 5 event.
• Spoke about addressing potential safety issues for bicycles, cars, and pedestrians at the end
of Ahern Street and Beach Avenue. CM Corbin explained a potential solution.
• Advised that the Mayor's Council on Health and Well -Being will be making a
recommendation on speed limits.
• Explained that many counties do not allow 24/7 tethering of animals, noting that it could
contribute to animals being more aggressive. She requested that the Police Department
review the City's data, have animal control staff weigh in, and provide a recommendation.
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12 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: 9112/120 2 ;7-
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
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