12-8-25 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
u' Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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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 6:00 PM. CC Bartle
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large)
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)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on November 24, 2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2.A. Certification Pinning Ceremony for Donna Bartle and Ladayija Nichols
Erin West, Northeast District Director of the Florida Association of City Clerks,
presented certifications and pins to DCC Nichols and CC Bartle.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided their comments:
Amanda Napolitano
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Dec. 2025 - Feb. 2026)
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There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
Additional Updates
CM Killingsworth requested Commission approval to grant city employees
December 26 off. The Commission reached CONSENSUS to approve the
request. Mayor Ford noted that the approval was intended as a one-time
occurrence.
CM Killingsworth and Mayor Ford provided an update regarding parking fees at
Beaches Town Center following a meeting with Neptune Beach officials. The
discussion addressed concerns related to the recently implemented parking fees.
Neptune Beach agreed to implement a holiday rate structure through at least
January, consisting of $2.50 per hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and $5.00 per
hour from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Staff from both municipalities are working to
revise the interlocal agreement to improve communication moving forward. The
Commission discussed potential resident parking reciprocity between the two
beaches and expressed concerns regarding the nighttime rate. The Commission
agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Congratulated CC Bartle and DCC Nichols on their certifications.
Commissioner Grant
• Requested an update on the water treatment plant odor issue. CM Killingsworth reported
that the City had completed most items required under its compliance agreement with
Jacksonville and was implementing additional measures beyond the agreement,
including installation of an odor -neutralizing device.
Commissioner Kelly
• Requested status updates on Marsh Oaks facility programming and the parks master
plan. CM Killingsworth reported that discussions were underway with a veterans group
and a senior group regarding potential use of the facility. He further noted that work on
updating the parks master plan had not yet begun and that the matter would be discussed
with staff.
• Announced that wreaths would be placed at Main Street Cemetery on Saturday,
December 6, 2025.
Commissioner Ring
• Reminded residents of the holiday toy drive for children ages 12 and under, with
unwrapped toys being accepted at City Hall and the Police Department.
Mayor Ford
• Commended staff and volunteers for the successful tree lighting ceremony.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Approve Resolution No. 25-106.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO TRADE IN THE 2018 VAC -CON VACUUM
TRUCK FOR $125,000 AND PURCHASE A 2026 GAPVAX VACUUM TRUCK
FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $475,134.87 FROM EVERVAC
EQUIPMENT LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND
AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6.B. Approve Resolution No. 25-109.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF
TRUCK PU42 AS A TRADE IN VEHICLE, 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.
6.C. Approve Resolution No. 25-111.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT
GENERATOR FOR THE LAKESIDE LIFT STATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$47,970 FROM GENERAC; 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.
6.D. Approve Resolution No. 25-112.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE DECOMMISSIONING AND DONATION OR SALE OF
SURPLUS LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (LPR) EQUIPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT CONDITIONS
DESIGNATING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTER TRANSFER
OR DISPOSAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (Nos.) 25-106,25-109,25-111, and 25-112.
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.
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7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sarah Boren, ESC Chair, and Dan Giovannucci, ESC Member, provided a presentation
as outlined in the agenda packet and responded to questions from the Commission. The
ESC requested Commission direction regarding scheduling a joint workshop in March
2026, clarification on the definition of priority items, authorization to bring forward
discrete funding requests from the Tree Fund outside of the February workshop, and
input on the content and timing of the State of the Canopy report.
The Commission agreed to allow the ESC to bring forward discrete funding requests
rather than waiting for the February workshop. CM Killingsworth suggested January
2027 as the target date for the first State of the Canopy report in order to avoid potential
conflicts with the budget process.
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A
REPLACEMENT GENERATOR FOR WELL #2R IN THE AMOUNT OF
$79,435 FROM GENERAC; 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.) 25-110.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Discussion ensued.
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. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 5-26-73, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
PLANNING/ZONING/APPEALS, ARTICLE I, SECTION 14-1 REMOVE
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OUTDATED REFERENCE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ALLOW
FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ARTICLE II
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SECTION 14-17, COMPOSITION;
QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS; OFFICERS ADDING A SECOND
ALTERNATE MEMBER; SECTION 14-18, TERMS OF OFFICE OF
MEMBERS; FILLING OF VACANCIES, DELINEATING THE SUCCESSION
OF THE ALTERNATE MEMBERS; SECTION 14-19, REMOVAL OF
MEMBERS, CLARIFYING THE PROCESS; SECTION 14-24 APPEALS,
CHANGING DIRECTOR TO CITY MANAGER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve (Ordinance) No. 5-26-73 on first reading.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Discussion ensued.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
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
CA Gabriel
• Wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed support for the Navy in the Army—Navy football game.
Commissioner Grant
• Congratulated CC Bartle and DCC Nichols on their certifications.
• Extended holiday well wishes.
Commissioner Ring
• congratulated CC Bartle and DCC Nichols on their certifications.
• Extended holiday well wishes.
CM Killingsworth
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13.
Attest:
• Extended holiday well wishes.
• Announced he would be out of the office on Thursday and Friday.
Mayor Ford
• Congratulated CC Bartle and DCC Nichols on their certifications and thanked them for
their continued professional development.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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