11-12-24 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:30 PM
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)
Michelle Weippert, Records Management Specialist (RMS)
Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC)
Troy Stephens, Utilities Director (UD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on September 23, 2024.
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
None.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.B. Additional Updates
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CM Killingsworth provided additional updates as follows:
• Reported that Charter Officer evaluations were emailed out to the Commission.
• Explained the process for swearing in the new Commission.
• Reported on the December 9, 2024 orientation.
• Discussed dates for the 2025 Town Hall Meetings.
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Nov. 2024 - Jan. 2025)
CM Killingsworth reported on this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Reported on a recent Beaches Town Center Agency (BTCA) meeting.
• Announced BTCA's tree lighting on Dec 7, 2024.
Commissioner Kelly
• Expressed gratitude to the Parks Department for maintaining a beautiful appearance at
Veterans Park.
• Expressed pleasure upon seeing a post about bicycle regulations.
Commissioner Ring
• Reported on information received about proposed Mayport Road safety improvements.
Requested that this information to be shared in the 90 -Day Calendar and newsletter.
Commissioner Waters
• Reported that voter turnout was impressive.
• Inquired about the Lifeguard Station. PC Gualillo provided an update.
Mayor Ford
• Thanked PC Gualillo for getting the rules out about bicycles and E -bikes and had him
answer additional questions about bicycle safety and regulations.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE WASTEWATER
EFFLUENT FILTERS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
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9.
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth explained as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 24-57 as amended.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Candace Kelly
UD Stephens answered questions from the commission.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 95-24-123, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 5-3, LIGHTING OF
FIRES, OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF SAID AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth explained as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions
from the Commission.
PC Gualillo answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance (No.) 95-24-123 (on first reading).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
CA Gabriel clarified that this was the first reading of the ordinance.
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Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 20-24-174, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 20-24-174.
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.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Thanked Commissioner Waters for his service as Commissioner.
Commissioner Kelly
• Recognized Commissioner Waters as a good example of citizen involvement.
Commissioner Ring
• Thanked Commissioner Waters for his service to The City and community.
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Mayor Ford
• Shared his pleasure working with Commissioner Waters.
Commissioner Waters
• Asked when the sunset date for the Safety, Traffic and Parking (STOP) committee was.
CM Killingsworth reported on the status and explained the committees transition to an
ad hoc committee appointed by the CM. He explained that they will perform duties in
accordance with sunshine law.
• Reported on the voter turnout.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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