12-11-23 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
x 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)
Scott Williams, Public Works Director (PWD)
ATLANTIC BEACH ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION
The Atlantic Beach Elementary (ABE) Dolphin Chorus performed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on October 9, 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.
1B. Approve minutes of the Town Hall meeting held on October 14, 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. 2024 Donna Run Marathon (Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director of The
DONNA Foundation)
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Ms. Napolitano spoke about the 17th annual run on February 4, 2024 and answered
questions from the Commission.
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.
Karen Friedemann requested implementation of speed bumps in her neighborhood and
expressed concerns about speeding.
Mark Gabrynowicz spoke about accomplishments of the Environmental Stewardship
Committee (ESC) and the committee's future goals.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Dec. 2023 - Feb. 2024)
CM Killingsworth reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve the 90 -Day Calendar.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Bruce Bole
Mayor Ford briefly spoke about Arbor Day.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Spoke about the Beaches Town Center Agency (BTCA) tree lighting. Mayor Ford
inquired about having a backup date for this event in the future in case there are weather
concerns. Commissioner Bole expressed that he would bring it up at the next BTCA
meeting.
Commissioner Ring
• Reiterated Ms. Friedemann's comments and expressed that 60% of resident signatures
would be needed.
• Requested an update on Dora Drive.
• Announced the City's Toy Drive and encouraged everyone to get their Luminaria kits.
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Regarding Dora Drive, CM Killingsworth expressed that the contract was terminated based off
of the contamination report. He requested feedback from the Commission on how they would
like for him to proceed. There was a CONSENSUS to allow the CM to continue dialogue with
the property owner and to provide a later update.
Mayor Ford
• Provided further comments about the Toy Drive and the Luminaria on December 23,
2023 and complimented Berkshire Hathaway for their work with this event.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Appointments/Reappointments to Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
MOTION: Approve appointments and reappointments to the Board Member Review
Committee.
((1) Reappoint Mayor Curtis Ford as the Chair of the Board Member Review Committee
(Member 1) for an additional one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December
31, 2024.
2) Reappoint Stephen Ditamore to serve on the Board Member Review Committee (Member 2)
for an additional term beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026.
3) Appoint Sean Keane to serve as a new member of the Board Member Review Committee
(Member 3) for the unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2024.)
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Bruce Bole
Commissioner Ring asked if there were enough applicants to the Boards and Committees. Mayor
Ford expressed that all positions are filled and that more applicants could be used to allow for
more bench strength.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
7.B. Appointments/Reappointments to Various Boards and Committees
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MOTION. Reappoint and appoint members as listed in the agenda staff report.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH ACON CONSTRUCTION
TO PERFORM DONNER PARK PICKLEBALL COURT UPGRADES;
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 Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 23-54.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Jessica Ring
Commissioner Ring inquired about how much money was raised for the expansion of the
pickleball courts. DCM Hogencamp informed that $4,000 was raised for improvements of the
amenities at the park. Commissioner Kelly clarified that the money was raised through JAX
Fray.
Commissioner Bole spoke about liability concerns and suggested that this should be addressed.
Commissioner Kelly informed that AB citizens can enroll in JAX Fray for a discount.
CM Killingsworth expressed that he has asked the Human Resources Director to look at other
cities' liability policies and to produce a report to bring back in January.
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Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
Mayor Ford inquired about when this project would start. PWD Williams expressed that the
process will start with a requisition being put in and will continue from there.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 23-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT A) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH AND WATCHCARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF 0.44+- ACRES
OF REAL PROPERTY IN ATLANTIC BEACH AT 100 WEST FIRST STREET
(PARCEL ID 170715-0000) FOR THE PRICE OF $700,000; DESIGNATING
GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE (RESERVE) FUNDS TO BE USED FOR
THIS PURPOSE, PENDING THE APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS, COMPLETE DUE DILIGENCE
EFFORTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet and answered
questions from the Commission.
MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 23-55.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Jessica Ring
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CC Bartle
• Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Kelly
• Requested a copy of the Mayors Council on Health and Well -Being report.
Commissioner Ring
• Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
• Complimented the ABE Chorus.
Commissioner Waters
• Reminded everyone about the blood drive on Friday, December 15, 2023.
• Commended staff and expressed he is proud to be a part of the team.
Mayor Ford
• Thanked citizens for their patience during his tenure as Mayor.
CM Killingsworth
• Announced that there will be an employee luncheon on December 20, 2023 and that
offices will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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