3-10-25 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
s'�u'� �. Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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Commission Chamber
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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 6:00 PM. CC Bartle
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Thomas Grant, 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)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on February 24, 2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided their comments:
Colleen November
Kevin Brown
Sarah Boren
Hannah Calloway
Brinkley Harrell
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3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (March - May 2025)
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
Additional Update
DCM Hogencamp announced that the USTA (United States Tennis Association) will
conduct a review at Jack Russell Park courts from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12,
2025, and from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Community input is welcome.
3.B. Speed Cameras
PC Gualillo discussed the potential implementation of speed cameras and answered
questions from the Commission.
The Commission agreed to have the CM present a report with recommendations.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Announced that the Beaches Town Center Agency is seeking sponsors for Dancin' in the
Streets.
Commissioner Grant
• Spoke about dunes.
(Commissioner Grant left the meeting at 6:35 PM and rejoined at 6:37 PM)
Commissioner Kelly
• Reported on a recent Florida League of Cities (FLC) conference.
Commissioner Ring
• Addressed the hens ordinance and requested the CM review how other cities regulate it.
Mayor Ford
• Reported on a recent Beaches Go Green event.
• Emphasized the urgency of completing the dunes project and requested that the City
extend roping to 19th Street.
• Cleared up any confusion regarding baseball and the farmers market, stating there's no
controversy. He clarified that the original request was to temporarily extend baseball
playing time by one hour until a permanent solution is found.
• Reported on baseball's opening day on March 8, 2025.
• Inquired about a -bikes on the beach.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Declare the listed properties as surplus and authorize disposal of each in the most
beneficial way to the City.
6.B. Approve Resolution No. 25-23.
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8.
MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda (Items 6A & 613 as written).
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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR BANKING SERVICES
WITH BANK OF AMERICA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-16.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE SARTOGA CIRCLE LIFT
STATION SERVICE AREA TESTING, MONITORING, ISNPECTIONS AND
REPORT; 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.
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MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-18.
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.C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF DUVAL COUNTY FOR TEMPORARY NON-
EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED PURPOSES
AT ANCHOR ACADEMY, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS IN THE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
EASEMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-19.
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.
8.1). RESOLUTION NO. 25-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR
PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AQUATIC
GARDENS DRAINAGE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SUBSEQUENTLY EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JAX UTILITIES
MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 25-20.
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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. 25-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGN -BUILD
CONTRACT WITH ACON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE MARSH OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 25-21.
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. 25-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TASK ORDERS WITH
HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE DESIGN OF THE
CUTLASS DRIVE BOX CULVERT EXPANSION AND DITCH WIDENING
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-22.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
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9.
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly For
Jessica Ring For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 95-25-126, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS, TO MODIFY THE CLASSIFICATION
OF DOGS AS DANGEROUS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW, TO ADD
DISTURBING THE PEACE PROVISION, TO AMEND THE RUNNING AT
LARGE AND CITATIONS AND PENALTIES SECTIONS, TO ADD A NEW
IMPOUND AND BOARDING FEES PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR RULES
AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION IN THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance (No.) 95-25-126 (on first reading).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 57-25-25, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 13-2 CAMPING AND
OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC STREETS/PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance (No.) 57-25-25 (on first reading).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Mayor Ford requested to hear about storage for repeat offender's belongings.
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11.
12.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 20-25-178, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance (No.) 20-25-178 (on first reading).
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.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Touched on Resolution No. 25-19.
• Announced that he would be absent from the March 24, 2025 meeting.
Commissioner Grant
• Echoed the Mayor's comments regarding the farmer's market.
• Thanked staff for securing grants for city projects.
Commissioner Kelly
• Reported on traffic following her FLC event.
Commissioner Ring
• Expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached for baseball and the farmers market.
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Attest:
Mayor Ford
• Asked additional questions about the farmers market.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: 3 - zq- ZD 2'5
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