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4-24-23 Regular Commission Minutes Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, April 24, 2023 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. CC Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Troy Stephens, Utilities Director (UD) 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES IA. Approve minutes of the February 6, 2023 and April 3, 2023 Special Called Meetings. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 1B. Approve minutes of the September 12, 2022 and September 26, 2022, Regular Commission Meetings. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. PUBLIC COMMENT CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 Carolyn Zisser asked for the status of Neptune Beach's request for water to supply the vacant land development in Neptune Beach. She requested the following: • Any formal request from Neptune Beach be publicized. • Any communications be published. • An impact study be done and published. • Public input through a Town Hall and adequate notice of the meeting. • No draft agreements done prior to any statements of intent. Chris Brophy expressed concerns about Donner Park and pickleball. Jim Wheatley expressed concerns about dogs and suggested more animal control staffing. Bruce Andrews showcased those who were in support of pickleball expansion by having them raise their hands in the audience. He also voiced further opinions about Pickleball access. Clint Burbridge mentioned that he supports the expansion of Pickleball. Sarah Boren spoke about ESC's efforts for the month of April. She mentioned that the April 23, 2023 Farmer's Market was a huge success and thanked staff for their help. She mentioned that ESC would be submitting a plan to help the City reach their energy and water conservation goals. She expressed a need for the City Manager candidates to be asked of their experience with environmental stewardship. (Commissioner Bole called a point of order due to running out of time). She also spoke about Charter Revision Committee (CRC) staffing concerns. Faye Willey expressed concerns about Pickleball. Commissioner Waters mentioned that public comment is a one-way discussion from the public to the Commission. Mayor Ford confirmed this information, thanked Commissioner Waters for his comment, and thanked the public for theirs as well. Michael Hoffmann expressed concerns about the CRC. Tim Talbott mentioned that he is in support of the expansion of the pickleball courts. Mark Davenport spoke in favor of the expansion of the Pickleball courts. He shared that the community aspect is great and also shared that they have created shirts. Martha Marshall voiced concerns about dog issues. (Commissioner Bole called a point of order twice due to running out of time). Barbara Gunter also voiced concerns about dog issues. Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 3. 4. James Roman spoke in support of the expansion of the pickleball courts. Citizens who did not wish to speak are as follows: Mischelle Burbridge in support of the pickleball courts expansion. Jen Stemack in support of the pickleball courts expansion. Anne B Harmon in support of the expansion of pickleball courts at Donner. Hubert Harmon in support of the expansion of pickleball courts at Donner. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (May -July 2023) There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. MOTION. Approve the 90 -Day Calendar May -July 2023. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Michael Waters Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. 3.11. Additional Updates CM Gerrity provided additional updates as follows: • May 8, 2023 special meeting to continue the storage unit appeal • Weekly highlights will be making a return and provided a copy of the most recent highlights (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment A). • The project page on the website has been updated 4-24-23 Attachment A REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4.A. Beaches Town Center Agency Presentation (Commissioner Bole) Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 Deanee Dunlop, Board Member with the Beaches Town Center Agency provided a presentation (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B). Commissioner Waters asked if there was a service night for the AB and Neptune Beach employees to go and get discounts at various merchants. Ms. Dunlop informed him that she would speak to the agency about this. Commissioner Bole thanked her for the presentation and encouraged everyone to spend their money at the beaches. 4-24-23 Attachment B Commissioner Bole • Expressed concerns about public comments. Commissioner Ring • Thanked Joe and Kevin for bringing back the Newsletter (weekly highlights). Commissioner Kelly • Spoke about the Parks Master Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan and the budget regarding things the City will be working on. Commissioner Waters • Shared his experience regarding dog concerns and mentioned that he would meet with CM Gerrity about this issue. Mayor Ford • Provided an update on the STOP committee applications in stating that there are ten applicants thus far and encouraged the public to apply. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A. Declare the attached list of properties as surplus so that the items on it may be disposed of in the most beneficial way to the City. MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda Item 6A as written. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Jessica Ring For Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 7. E:1 Motion passed 5 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO 2223-02; FOR SHERRY DRIVE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS; 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 Ford read the title of the resolution. UD Stephens and CM Gerrity explained the resolution and answered questions from the Commission. MOTION: Approve (Adopt) Resolution No. 23-13. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Michael Waters Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 8.11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS AS NECESSARY PERTAINING TO SAFE STREETS AND ROAD FOR ALL (SS4A) FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDING CYCLE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. CM Gerrity explained the resolution. Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 9. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 23-14. Motion: Michael Waters Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford Bruce Bole (Seconded By) Michael Waters (Moved By) Candace Kelly Jessica Ring Motion passed S to 0. ACTION ON ORDINANCES None. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10.A. Selva Linkside Neighborhood Signs For For For For For CM Gerrity explained this agenda item as detailed in the agenda packet. MOTION. Approve the request to replace the neighborhood signs with two new signs. Motion: Michael Waters Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS None. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole • Thanked the beaches town center for their presentation. • Expressed his gratefulness for living in AB. CM Gerrity • Spoke about the Racquetball courts and wants to do a bit of feasibility. Mayor Ford Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 Mentioned that there is no formal request from Neptune Beach. Mentioned that there will be more opportunities for citizens to engage on the issue of the water sale to any entities outside of AB. Spoke about the tennis and pickleball issues. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Attest: v��rvr4zt Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: S%zz 23 ZL3/"7T Curtis Ford, M yor Regular City Commission April 24, 2023 Attachment A to 4-24-23 Minutes April 21, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Joe Gerrity, City Manager and Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: Weekly Highlights Here are highlights of City of Atlantic Beach activities and initiatives of significance. Please let us know if you have any questions. These highlights are posted at www.coab.us/citymanager. City Manager's Office - Trekked with Planning and Community Development leadership to Fernandina Beach to tour and learn more about the City's successful South Eighth Street corridor "revisioning" project. - Reviewing matters pertaining to recycling service at condominiums. Building - No report. City Clerk Set-up web portals, processes, and application form for the newly created Safety. Traffic and Parking (STOP) Committee. Accepting applications through May 15. The Board Member Review Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. May 23 to interview STOP Committee applications. Continuing research and providing records of past charter amendments and election data for members and the public for the April 26 Charter Review Committee meeting. Cultural Arts and Recreation - Events a Arts in the Park — Johansen Park. Saturday. April 22 o WellFest — Johansen Park. Saturday. May 6 Engineer Worked with ACON through a C'OJ contract to get a guaranteed maximum price f'or the splash pad. If the price we obtain from ACON is not reasonable. we will put the project out to bid again. Continued working with Regency Centers to obtain a Temporary Construction Easement for the Aquatic Gardens project. Also continued working with TECO to get a gas line moved that is potentially in the way of the construction project. Finance Attachment A to 4-24-23 Minutes Completed internal audit of commercial garbage accounts. Completed financials for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 Iluman Resources Kcview and comment on recent appraisal of all City properties. Information Technology Virtual security environment upgrade. Cybersecurity recovery plan review. Planning/Community Development Meeting with St. Johns River Water Management District representatives ways to help reduce water consumption Prepped for the Bull Family land dedication ceremony at Tide Views Preserve on April 22. Police field its Q I employee recognition event with seven employees honored and approximately 50 family members, friends and department members attending. Subject arrested on two felony charges in the IQ Fiber case. Public Utilities - Water Treatment Plant 41 antenna tower has been raised. Fencing around the tower and electrical/cables and lines are being installed. - The new well 42 has been installed in front of the W WTP and flushing/testing is underway. - Fiber installation caused a 2" water main break on East Coast & I" Street, resulting in damages to City and customer water services. Public Works - Mulched the Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road medians, along with the Welcome to AB areas at Mayport Road and Seminole Road. - Dug out the sand drifts on the Third. Sixth, Seventh and 13`h Street beach accesses. - Painted six lifeguard chairs. Continuing to prepare for beach season. - The 2023 mill -and -replace asphalt contract is out for bid. Bid opening is scheduled for May 17. Beaches Town Center Agency THE BEACHES TOWN CENTER AGENCY IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY BOARD THAT WORKS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SHARED ATLANTIC BEACH/NEPTUNE BEACH CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER BLEND OF TWO TRADITIONAL SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOODS JOINED BY A CULTURAL TOWN CENTER ENJOYED BY RESIDENTS, MERCHANTS AND VISITORS. VISITORS V -i BEACHES WN HISTORY The Beaches Town Center Agency was started in 1991 by a few citizens from our community. The agency initially began fundraising efforts to improve the Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach Central Business District. The goal was to make the area more inviting and pedestrian friendly with major enhancements in landscaping and public amenities like park benches, bike racks, and brick sidewalks. The Agency Board understood the residents and visitors who came to "the corner" to enjoy shopping, dining and beach life would benefit from cooperation, common goals and shared objectives between the two cities. CE N T E R Today the zo member, all volunteer board is comprised of residents, BTC business owners and representatives from BEACH ESTOWNCENIER.COM both cities working to protect and enhance our shared Town Center. BEACHES r"1"® BEACHES BEACHES TOWN CENTER AGENCY BOARD T@ WN WN CENTER CENTER 2023 BTCA executive board Kendra Robertson - President kendra.robertsonC@gmail.com Deanne Dunlop - V. Pres. deanneC deannedunlop.com Richard Arthur - Treasurer richardwarthurOgmail.com Summer Morris - Sec, sum mer0sumodesignstudio.com Bruce Bole - COAB Rep bbole0coob.us Josh Messinger- CONE Rep josh messingerOnbfl.us Christy Cotner - CONB Detective ChristyCotnerC nbfl.us 2023 BTCA board members Bruce Andrews - Board bruce.andrews0comcast.net Patsy Bishop - Board bishop beachOyahoo.com Amanda Britt -Board abritt220me.com Emilie Christenson - Board emilie.christensonOgmail.com Olivia Cook - Board oliviocook350gmail.com Sandra Hanania - Board sandraDjosephspizzo.com Sean Keane - Board sean.kOgoruck.com Michael Mullohey - Board michaelmullahey0me.com Tom Oliser-Board tomOjaxsurfandpoddle.com Glenn Shuck - Board gdshuckOmsn.com Lindsay Snyder -Board deaconess050gmail.com Stewart Subjinski - Board ssubjinski0jimersonfirm.com As a 501C3 Nonprofit Board we have documented Articles of Incorporation, and up-to-date Bylaws We operate under Roberts Riles of Order - Requiring Board Meeting minutes All expenditures are voted upon and we require a quorum to vote on any adgenda item. Beaches Town Center Agency Projects BEACHES T� WN CENTER N•CINIIaAKIwn� tow BEFORE AFTER BEACHES TOWN CENTER AGENCY INVESTMENT Beautification • Manage the Landscape contract for BTC Central Business District • Maintain the aesthetics E standards for hardscaping in the Central Business District w! ABRNB • Community Art • Brick paved Walkways R banners Fundraising • Dancin' in the Street • BTCMA Membership Drive • Beaches Tour of Homes • BTC Golf Classic • BTC Engraved Brick Sales • Light the Night Donations • Coastal Carnival • 100% of proceeds gu back into BTC Community Events • BTC Holiday Palm Tree Lighting Display • North Beaches Art Walk • BTC Fall Festival • BTC Holiday Celebration Tree Lighting • Dancin in the Streets Music 8 Art Festival Merchant Support • Promote the 66 Business members of the Beaches Town Center Merchants Associate 8 BTC Website • Fund PR 8 Marketing Plan PT Social Media Manager • BTC Wayfinding Signs • Distribute 20,000# BTC Merchant Maps annually BEACHES2023 BEACHES TOWN CENTER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION T® Executive Board - President - Deanne Dunlop, Dunlop Photography Studio, NB WN' VP - Sabrina Choker, Milo Fashion, AB • Communications - Emilie Christenson, Jafffs NB CENTER BTC Merchant Members - 66 AB Kitchen 299 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach FL 32233 AI's Pizza 303 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach 32233 AshleGryre 40 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 322233 Bali 200 First Street, Suite 100, Neptune Beach 32266 Bank of America 301 Third Street. Neptune Beach FL 32266 Beach Buggies 1420 3rd St. N. JB 32250 Berkshire Hathaway 375 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach 32233 Cobalt Moon 217 1st S, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Coop 303 303 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Courtyard at 200 First Street 200 First Street, Neptune Beach 32266 Dance Trance 214 Orange Street, Neptune Beach 32266 Deanne Dunlop Photography 200 First Street, Neptune Beach, FI 32266 Doro 106 1st street, Neptune Beach, FI 32266 Drift 217 First Street, Neptune Beach 32266 BEACHES Ellen's Kitchen 241 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 T®Fancy Sushi 2513rd Street. Neptune Beach FL 32266 Fig and Willow 241 atlantic boulevard, Suite 105, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Firehouse Subs 233 3rd street. Neptune Beach. fl 32266 VN First Society Boutique 216 First Street. Neptune Beach 32266 C E N T E R Flying Iguana 207 Atlantic Blvd Neptune Beoch,32266 Hawkers 241 N Atlantic Ave Neptune Beach FL 32266 Homespun Kitchen 299 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 32233 Hotel Palms 28 Sherry Drive Atlantic Beach, FI 32233 Intensity Training 60 Ocean Blvd Suite 1 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Island Donuts 363 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach. FL 32233 Joffis 201 Lemon Street, Neptune Beach 32266 Jax Surf 6 Paddle 222 1st St. Neptune Beach. FL 32266 Jewels By Lubeck 132 Orange Street. Neptune Beach 322663 Joseph's Pizza 6 Italian Restaurant 30 Ocean BlvdAtlantic Beach FI 32233 KMH Home 6 Design 200 First Street. Neptune Beach, FI 32266 Kyds 200 First Street. Neptune Beach, 32266 Le Petit Paris Cafe 363 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 M Body Yoga 217 First Street, Neptune Beach FL 32266 Mezzo Restaurant 6 Bar 110 N 1st Street, Neptune Beach 32266 Milo Fashion 363 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 North Beach Fish Camp Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 One Ocean 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach 32233 BEACHES Polmetto 201 Lemon Street Suite 304, Neptune Beach. 32266 �® Pete's Bar 117 First Street Neptune Beach. FL 32266 Peterbrook Chocolatier 336 Atlantic Blvd AB, FL 32233 oes Tavern 363 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Beach, FI 32233 WN Ragtime Tavern 207 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 32233 CENTER Rainbow Shades 363 Atlantic Blvd, ATlantic Beach FL 32233 < Salty Soiree, 222 First St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Solumeria 104 60 First Street, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn/LEMON BAR 120 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 32266 Serene Advanced Skin Care 363 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 10 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Shorelines 109 First Street, Neptune Beach 32266 Sliders Seafood Grille 218 First Street, Neptune Beach 32266 South Coast CapitalAtlontic Blvd, Neptune Beach FL 32266 Southern Grounds 200 First Street, Neptune Beach 32266 T Dubs 299 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 1, Atlantic Beach. FL 32233 The Book Mark 220 First Street. Neptune Beach 32266 The Candle Garden 363 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 The Local 301 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 The Salty Soire 220 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 232266 Treato Tea Shoppe 363 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Truist Bank 363 Atlantic Blvd Suite 16 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Valhalla Luxury Barbershop 6 Taphouse 363 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 3 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Vicious Biscuit 211 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Whit's Custard 38 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 32233