11-13-23 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
r s Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:30 PM
9 Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. CC Bartle
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, 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)
Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD)
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IA. Approve minutes of the Special Called Meeting of the City Commission held on
September 13, 2023.
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.
111. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission meeting held on September 25, 2023.
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
2.A. Fletcher Interact Club Proclamation
Mayor Ford read the proclamation (which is attached hereto and made part of this
Official Record as Attachment A) and presented it to the Interact Club. He also
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acknowledged and thanked Doug Brown, Emma Pugh, the president, Joe Schwarz, Art's
Recreation and Culture Committee Member and the attending Interact Club members.
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2.11. Wreaths Across America Proclamation
Mayor Ford did not read the proclamation and explained that it will be delivered on
December 16, 2023, 9 a.m. at Beaches Veterans Memorial Park.
Commissioner Kelly briefly spoke about the Wreaths Across America event.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors. CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Rick McKevitt expressed concerns regarding code enforcement and gave suggestions
to help with the concerns.
Jane Stevens spoke about a Parks Master Plan open house meeting she attended and
encouraged everyone to complete the parks survey.
Mitch Reeves spoke in support of agenda item 9A.
Tanya Cheney expressed that she would like to see townhouse and duplex home owners
have the ability to own backyard hens.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024)
CM Killingsworth reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
There was a CONSENSUS to approve the 90 -Day Calendar.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Ring
• Attended the Beaches Veterans Memorial service.
• Expressed gratefulness for Trunk or Treat and Haunted House held by the City.
• Proposed a correction to the September 25, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
to correct the spelling of Almost Home.
• Commended PCDD Askew and her team for the development of the Parks Master Plan
survey. She suggested placing QR codes at various locations to potentially get more
survey submissions.
Commissioner Waters
• Spoke about the Veterans Day service.
• Commended Public Works Director Scott Williams and his staff for putting the fence up
at Beaches Veterans Memorial Park.
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• Inquired about the cost for a shade structure at Beaches Veterans Memorial Park.
Commissioner Bole
• Commended Cultural Arts and Recreation Director Latrenia Thomas, her staff and the
Police Department for their work with the Jazz Festival.
• Beaches Town Center Agency meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Commissioner Kelly
• Expressed that she would like to start the planning for the Baker Center expansion and
proposed using a time between now and January to collect feedback from the public.
Mayor Ford
• Applauded the Commission for showing up to the Veterans Day service.
• Complimented the article about CM Killingsworth in the Beaches Leader.
• Mentioned the light show hosted in Oceanwalk by Leigh and Debbi Lebeicki.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ford read the titles of A and B.
6.A. Accept the water and sewer infrastructure at Calypso Mooring subdivision for
ownership and maintenance by the City of Atlantic Beach.
6.B. Accept the City Attorney and City Clerk's FY 22-23 Annual Performance Reviews.
MOTION. Approve the consent agenda (agenda items 6A and 6B as written) as it stands.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2349
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING A 4% SALARY INCREASE FOR THE CITY CLERK,
RETROACTIVE TO 10/1/2023 AND MAKING THE SALARY ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC EACH YEAR.
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Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution.
MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 23-49.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ENTRY DOORS AND CARD
READERS ON THE WWTP AND PUBLIC WORKS SECURITY GATES;
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.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution.
MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 23-50.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
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S.C. RESOLUTION NO. 23-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FROM REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION
FOR TEMPORARY NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND RELATED PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO THE RESPECTIVE TERMS IN
THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-51.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Jessica Ring
Mayor Ford inquired about how much time this project would need. CM Killingsworth
expressed that eighteen months is an estimate and that he would have to get back with him for a
definite answer.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 31-23-16, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION
OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM) TO COMMERCIAL (CM);
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
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PCDD Askew explained the ordinance.
Mayor Ford opened the public hearing, there were no speakers, and the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance 31-23-16.
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 S to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-23-251, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, REZONING THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL, TWO- FAMILY
(RG), TO COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF
FACT; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
PCDD Askew explained the ordinance.
Mayor Ford opened the public hearing, there were no speakers, and the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 90-23-251.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 20-23-170, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the ordinance.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance 20-23-170 (on first reading).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters (Seconded Bi)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CC Bartle
• Reported that applicants are needed for boards and committees.
• There will be Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) meetings on November 28,
2023 and December 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
• Reported openings on the various committees.
Mayor Ford requested a recap of the openings in an email.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Received comments that the dog park gate is an issue.
• Expressed that he would like to discuss liability for commercial companies that make
profit on City property. CM Killingsworth expressed that he would follow up on this
item.
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• Inquired about 100 West First Street. CM Killingsworth said there's a draft purchase and
sale agreement that he and the CA would go over this week. He expressed that he is
hoping for at least a 90 -day, due diligence period.
• Wished Mayor Ford a happy early birthday.
Commissioner Ring
• Wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Waters
• Wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjounied at 7:27 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: rl 2 V Z
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Curtis Ford, Mayor
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Attachment A to
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Proclamation
In Appreciation and Recognition of the Dedicated Service of the
Duncan U. Fletcher High School Interact Club
WHEREAS, Rotary Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop
leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self, and
WHEREAS, the Duncan U. Fletcher High School Interact Club members — known as
Interactors — routinely assist the City of Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Department
with special events, giving most generously of their time, talents and energy; and
WHEREAS, the current Fletcher Interactors — all of whom are carrying out "Service
Above Self' — are Cayden Miller, Nathan Thacker, Lovis Leyhausen, Nicholas Searl, Natasha
Searl, Hudson Payne, Andrew Merkel, Dylan Walker, T.J. Lee, Olivia Villegas, Rowan Arthur,
Tessie Tearvis, Gissele Reyes, Carson Shubert, Kate Gallagher, Gracie Price, Mario Leavitt,
Robert Trinnear, Lauren Hutton and Nathan Bernerds; and
WHEREAS, youth volunteers serving in an integral role in local government is a way
for local governments to engage youth in the democratic process; and
WHEREAS, Fletcher Interactors participate in dozens of other community service
activities through the Beaches community, as well, including but not limited to assisting with
Beaches Town Center festivals and Dreams Come True events; supporting Mission House and
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry; and working with local elementary school students;
and
WHEREAS, youth volunteers serving their generation with excellence will in turn result
in their generation leading with excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I. Curtis Ford, Mayor of the City of
Atlantic Beach, on behalf of the City Commission and the citizens of Atlantic Beach, express
enormous gratitude and appreciation to the Duncan U. Fletcher High School Interact Club
members and sponsors for their dedication and service to the community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my
hand and caused the Official Seal of the City
of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 13' day
of November, 20;. --
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Curtis Ford, Ma, r