1-13-25 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, January 13, 2025 - 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
Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
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)
Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IA. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meetings held on November 25, 2024
and December 9, 2024.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
111. Approve minutes of the December 9, 2024 Commission Workshop.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2.A. Wreaths Across America Presentation
Leslie May, Regent of the Jean Ribault Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
gave a brief speech and presented awards to the City staff and Commissioners who
participated.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided their comments to the public:
Penny Rauckis
Amanda Napolitano
David Bew
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.D. Additional Update
CM Killingsworth reported on future street closures due to the DONNA Marathon
Weekend.
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Jan. - Mar. 2025)
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
3.B. JEA Arborist
Joe Anderson Utility Forester, reported on future line clearance in AB and answered
questions from the Commission.
3.C. E -Bike Presentation
PC Gualillo presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the
Commission.
There was a CONSENSUS that PC Gualillo would bring back a draft a -bike ordinance
by the next commission meeting, and that Commissioners would provide their feedback
by the end of business on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
3.E. Additional Updates
CM Killingsworth
• Informed the Commission there was no unauthorized camping at Tide Views
Preserve.
• Spoke about revising the City's Code on alcohol regulations.
There was a CONSENSUS to revising the ordinance on alcohol.
• Spoke about removing the use of the electedofficials@coab.us email.
There was a CONSENSUS to no longer have the electedofficials@coab.us email.
• Spoke about how to manage the consent agenda portion of the agenda and
answered questions from the Commission.
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REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
The following Commissioners provided reports:
Commissioner Grant
Commissioner Kelly
Commissioner Ring
Mayor Ford
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE MODERNIZATION OF THE EFFLUENT CONTROL
SYSTEM AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; 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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-01.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A SIXTY-EIGHT INCH MULTI -TRUNK DIAMETER LIVE
OAK TREE AT 1958 BRISTA DE MAR CIRCLE AND 1964 BRISTA DE MAR
CIRCLE AS A HERITAGE TREE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-02 as read.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF
WASTEWATER SLUDGE HAULER TRUCK D-12 AND PURCHASE A NEW
TRUCK; 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.
MOTION. Adopt Resolution (No.) 25-03.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REALLOCATE
$500,000 IN ITS FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO FUND
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH'S FUTURE
COMMUNITY CENTER IN MARSH OAKS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO
EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-04.
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Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.E. RESOLUTION NO. 25-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $45,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 GMC
SIERRA PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION;
AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF UNUSED FUNDS BUDGETED FOR
POLICE SALARIES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MAKING THIS PURCHASE; 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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-05.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.F. RESOLUTION NO. 25-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING A
ONE-YEAR AUDITOR ENGAGEMENT EXTENSION CONTINUING THE
AUDITING SERVICES OF PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY PURCHASE
ORDERS AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-06.
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Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.G. RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH EXTENDING THE
TERM OF SUZANNE GREEN AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR ONE YEAR;
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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-07.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE BEACHES FALLEN WARTIME
HEROES MONUMENT IN BEACHES VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK TO
NOBLE MONUMENT COMPANY, INC.; 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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-08 with the additional plan B option.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
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Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 58-2447, Public Hearing and Final 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.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 58-24-47.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 58-2448, Public Hearing and Final 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.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 58-24-48.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
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Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 5-25-69, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-16 OF THE CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE
REGULAR MEETING TIME OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 5-25-69.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring Against
Motion passed 3 to 2.
9.D. ORDINANCE NO. 5-25-70, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 2 — SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, SECTION 2-143,
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; TERM, AND
SECTION 2-144 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE COMPENSATION 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.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance (No.) 5-25-70.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
For
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Thomas Grant For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Jessica Ring For
Motion passed S to 0.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CC Bartle
• Informed the Commission The Beaches Leader is no longer doing advertisements, and
that public hearing notices were posted a week early. CA Gabriel informed the
Commission that we will publish digitally, and that he will look into making sure criteria
pursuant to the Florida Statute is met.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
The following Commissioners provided reports:
Mayor Ford
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: 11-2 7/20 25
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