7-8-23 Town Hall Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, July 8, 2023 -10:00 AM
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5
Absent: Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Also Present: Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS
Cindy Anderson asked questions regarding the budget and various City projects.
Commissioner Bole and Commissioner Kelly explained that the City will continue with the
Capital Improvement Plan projects.
Mayor Ford mentioned that the mural project is on hold and not going forward at this time.
Commissioner Ring described hurdles that artist might run into with this project.
Commissioner Kelly, Mayor Ford and CM Gerrity explained why the City Engineer was tasked
with engaging in conversations with JEA regarding COAB utilities.
Mayor Ford, Commissioner Ring and CM Gerrity explained the funding options regarding Dora
Drive.
Mayor Ford explained that the Neptune Beach (NB) potential water expansion is right where it
was left off at the June 27, 2023 Town Hall meeting.
Jim Wheatley expressed opinions regarding the condition of roads and City vehicles.
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Commissioner Ring inquired about the condition of roads and how the City keeps track of what
needs repairs. CM Gerrity informed that the Public Works director keeps an ongoing list of roads
that need repairs and keeps track over time, regularly monitoring the roads. Mayor Ford also
mentioned that City staff would continue to monitor projects and make the necessary plans to
budget for what's needed.
Don Wolfson encouraged the Commission to hold district town hall meetings for their
respective districts. He also expressed concerns regarding the potential NB water request. Mr.
Wolfson provided a letter that pertains to the NB water request (which is attached hereto and
made a part of this Official Record as Attachment A) and expressed his concerns about it. He
expressed opinions about the parks plan and the Charter Review Committee (CRC).
Mayor Ford clarified that all NB documents have been uploaded to the COAB website under
the projects page. He also mentioned that he does not see any further action from the
Commission regarding this issue unless something new happens.
Carolyn Zisser gave opinions on the CRC, the CM process and the NB potential water
expansion.
CM Gerrity clarified the process for the hiring of the CM.
Mayor Ford advised that AB will not further engage on an agreement with NB unless the
Commission decides to come to a consensus on this issue.
Sandra Hanania spoke about flooding concerns on Ocean Boulevard and congestion in a
particular area on Ahern Street.
Ben Lewis spoke about traffic concerns on Ardella, Donner and Mayport Roads.
Suzanne Shaughnessy expressed opinions on the potential water issue from NB.
Gregory Powell spoke about Chapter 24 of the Code and the potential purchase of the Dora
Drive property.
Laura Pratt expressed concerns regarding animal life within the City.
7-8-23 Attachment A
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
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Attachment A to
7-8-23 Minutes
From: Zachary Roth <Zachary.Roth @ansbacher.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:04 PM
To: Gabriel, Jason <igabriei@burr.corn>
Cc: Elaine Brown <elainebrown@nbfl.us>; CM@nbfl.us
Subject: Neptune Beach/Atlantic Beach - Water
(EXTERNAL EMAIL)
Hi Jason,
Based on misstatements circulating publicly, there appears to be confusion about Neptune Beach's
position regarding water needs with regard to Atlantic Beach. To clarify, I wanted to send something
over.
With regard to 500 Atlantic, Neptune Beach's position has been that it lacks capacity to serve the
proposed development and that it does not oppose Atlantic Beach servicing that development. If it is
determined at a future date that Neptune Beach can service the development and that Atlantic Beach
would not be required, we will advise you. Otherwise, if the project is developed such that water is
needed from Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach does not oppose that being provided by Atlantic Beach. We
understand that we would need to be a party to a tri -party agreement whereby Neptune Beach would
approve of such service. Neptune Beach is making no formal ask regarding this project; the request is
from the developer based on their proposed needs.
Regarding 572 Atlantic, Neptune Beach has made an affirmative ask. To resolve the issues relating to the
construction of a water tank for fire suppression purposes on that property, the developer and Neptune
Beach entered into an agreement to seek a connection to the proposed 500 Atlantic connection across
Atlantic Boulevard. Accordingly, to the extent the 500 Atlantic connection is ultimately made, Neptune
Beach requests that Atlantic Beach permit the 572 Atlantic owner to connect to the connection solely
for fire suppression purposes.
I hope this helps clarify any ambiguities, but if there are any questions, please let me know.
Best,
Zach Roth
Zachary R. Roth
Board Certified Real Estate Attorney
Z.acharLRoihi ,ian,bacher.ner
904.737.4600 ext 159