12-9-24 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, December 9, 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. Mayor Ford introduced the AB Elementary Choir.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 `
Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Michelle Weippert, Records Management Specialist (RMS)
Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD)
Troy Stephens, Utilities Director (UD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meetings held on October 28, 2024
and November 12, 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.
1B. Approve minutes of the final Charter Review Committee meeting held on April 24,
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
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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.
Tim Ager spoke about a social group he manages, known as Jax Social Group, and its
ability to host events in AB.
Brinkley Harrell brought up matters regarding the budget and city expenditures, voicing
concerns about the interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville (COJ).
Albert Kerber informed the Commission about the Mayport Road project traffic pattern
on the north side of the overpass (Atlantic and Florida Blvd).
Sarah Boren thanked staff for their hard work.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Dec. 2024 - Feb. 2025)
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION. Approve the 90 -Day Calendar
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Bruce Bole
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
3.13. Ahern Street update
PCDD Askew spoke about the latest developments regarding this project.
3.C. Floodplain Ordinance update
PCDD Askew provided updates on the progress of this project.
3.1). Additional Update
CM Killingsworth reported as follows
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• Reported on an advocacy meeting with U.S. Tennis Association (LISTA) that he
attended alongside DCM Hogencamp. He announced that the City now has a
USTA ambassador, and the current league permit will remain in effect until the
end of the season. He explained that during this period, USTA will conduct an
assessment to provide guidance on future steps, which will include a community
meeting.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed that the tree lighting was a big success.
Commissioner Grant
• Agreed with Commissioner Bole's statements regarding the tree lighting.
• Spoke about the drainage ditches and hopes there is a plan to get them back in order.
• Complimented Public Utilities for quickly responding when his water main broke.
Commissioner Kelly
• Inquired about the ordinance against sleeping in public and if there have been any
incidents. PC Gualillo provided an update.
• Inquired about the Arbor Day celebration. PCDD Askew provided an update and
informed everyone that it would be held on January 17, 2025 at 9 AM.
• Asked about the timeline for construction on Seminole Road and Atlantic Boulevard.
PCDD Askew provided an update.
• Expressed hopes of obtaining a lobbyist that will suit the needs of AB. CM Killingsworth
provided further information regarding this topic.
Commissioner Ring
• Spoke about attending the FDOT virtual meeting and wanting a safer way to cross over
Mayport Road from the West side.
Mayor Ford
• Inquired about the status of arranging a meeting to discuss the interlocal agreement. CM
Killingsworth mentioned that he has requested that CA Gabriel contact COJ's Chief of
Staff however, no response has been received from COJ.
• Requested that CA Gabriel provide a status update no later than December 24, 2024.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
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S.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE FEMA BRIC GRANT TO
PURCHASE A GENERATOR FOR THE 20TH STREET LIFT STATION;
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 as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION. • Adopt Resolution No. 24-58 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Jessica Ring
Commissioner Bole asked about the effectiveness of the generator's location. He also inquired
about the possibility of revisiting a previous resolution, as he voted against it.
UD Stephens explained the resolution and answered questions from the Commission.
CA Gabriel clarified that it's a different bill, and voting one way on a previous matter doesn't
prevent someone from voting differently this time.
Mayor Ford inquired about the possibility of installing a gas line from the generator location to
20th Street to avoid the need for a truck to travel down that road. He also requested a full outline
of the lift stations that have generators and those without.
Commissioner Grant inquired about pumps without generators and storm events that affected
the need for generators. UD Stephens provided updates.
Commissioner Kelly spoke about the venerability study that was conducted and how the City is
still on track with servicing the lift stations.
CM Killingsworth clarified that the generator on Palm Avenue is a replacement for a generator
that was already there.
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Bruce Bole
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT GENERATOR AT THE
PALM AVENUE LIFT STATION; 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 as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 24-59.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUBS OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., FOR PROGRAMMING MANAGEMENT OF
GAIL BAKER COMMUNITY CENTER AND JORDAN PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS 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 explained as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 24-60.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Bruce Bole
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Candace Kelly
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-24-176, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet.
The public hearing was opened, there we no speakers, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION. • Approve Ordinance No. 20-24-176.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Jessica Ring
Candace Kelly
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 58-24-47, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE
VI, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 3, GENERAL EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SECTION 2-266, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND
ELIGIBILITY", TO PROVIDE FOR A COST -OF -LIVING ADJUSTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet.
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MOTION. • Approve Ordinance No. 58-24-47 (on first reading).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
Commissioner Grant inquired about the competitiveness of this plan in relation to other local
beach plans from the different departments. CM Killingsworth explained how the City's plan
works.
Mayor Ford asked if a COLA has ever been given and expressed his approval for this ordinance.
Commissioner Ring noted the details in the agenda packet as it relates to the history of these
plans receiving a COLA.
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 58-24-48, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE
VI, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 4, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, SECTION 2-305, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", TO
AMEND THE BENEFIT MULTIPLIER AND TO PROVIDE FOR A COST -OF -
LIVING ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 58-24-48 (on first reading).
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Candace Kelly
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
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Motion passed S to 0.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
10.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Recommendations for Awards
PCDD Askew presented this item as detailed in the agenda packet.
MOTION: Approve (the annual environmental awards program as proposed).
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Jessica Ring
Mayor Ford spoke positively about the ESC Awards.
Commissioners inquired about criteria for nominations and PCDD Askew answered questions
from the Commission.
There was a CONSENSUS to have the City Manager sign off on the criteria and selected
candidates for the ESC annual environmental awards.
MOTION. Amend the motion so the City Manager may approve the ESC awards criteria and
verify said candidates meet those criteria.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Jessica Ring
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Bruce Bole
For
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CA Gabriel
• Wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
CC Bartle
• Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Spoke about a water main break that recently happened.
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Commissioner Grant
Asked Commissioner Kelly to share the COAB Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Ring
• Spoke positively about Public Works cleaning out ditches and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas.
Mayor Ford
• Reminded everyone to support Luminaria at Berkshire Hathaway on December 21, 2024.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: '1%L 2 5
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— ( Curtis Ford, Mayor
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