09-23-02 vCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA -September 23, 2002
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approve minutes of the Commission Meeting of September 9, 2002
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
A. David Jezek and Ashley Haas, Winston Family YMCA
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's follow up report on issues from previous meetings
4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN
THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN. PREVIOUSLY
,,. SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS
A. Acknowledge receipt of the following monthly reports: Building, Recreation and
Utility Sales (City Manager)
B. Extend contract with Calciquest, Inc. for the purchase of orthophosphate for one
additional year at the prices bid in Bid No. 0001-26 (City Manager)
C. Extend contract with Gruhn May, Inc. for annual Point Repairs for one additional
year at the prices bid in Bid No. 9900-24 (City Manager)
D. Award contract to W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $92,950
for piping modifications at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 pursuant to the
specifications of Bid No. 0102-24 (City Manager)
E. Acknowledge receipt of report relative to the speed limit on Sherry Drive (City
Manager)
5. Committee Reports
A. Report from Community Development Board
6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 02-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
LEVYING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY MILEAGE RATE FOR
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003; STATING THE PERCENTAGE BY
WHICH THE MILEAGE TO BE LEVIED EXCEEDS THE ROLLED-BACK
RATE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
,~ 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-02-55 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2002, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
B. Ordinance No. 5-02-38 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 4, SEC. 2-368, FEES AND
CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
C. Ordinance No. 90-02-177 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-01-172,
CHAPTER 24, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, TO ADD NEW SECTION 24-69, FEES, PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
D. Ordinance No. 25-02-33 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE III, ELECTRICAL CODE, SEC. 6-37, SAME-FEES, AMENDING
ARTICLE IV, PLUMBING CODE, SEC. 6-59, SAME-FEES; AMENDING
ARTICLE V, MECHANICAL CODE, SEC. 6-77, INSPECTION FEES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
E. Ordinance No. 80-02-65 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
INCREASING THE MONTHLY STORM WATER UTILITY FEE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV, STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT, DIVISION 2, RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 22-
335, FEES; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF ANEW RATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
F. Ordinance No. 5-02-39 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, CITY
COMMISSION, SEC. 2-20, SALARY OF MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Public Hearing and action on a request for aUse-by-Exception to allow a
martial arts school and health center at 1197 Mayport Road on property zoned
Commercial Limited (CL) (City Manager)
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B. Action of a request by the Selva Norte Homeowners Association to place two
subdivision signs at the main entryways to the Selva Norte subdivision (City
Manager)
C. Action on City Manager's salary
9. City Manager
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjournment
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the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available at the entrance to
the Commission Chambers .
Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each agenda item.
However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the
agenda.
°"~~"'~ In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with
disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00
PM, Friday, September 20, 2002.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD AT
7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002
PRESENT: John Meseive, Mayor
Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Borno
Paul Parsons
Dezmond Waters, Commissioners
AND: James Hanson, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation,
given by Commissioner Borno was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
.---.. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of
September 9, 2002
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission
Meeting of September 9, 2002 as presented.
Commissioner Borno pointed out a scrivener's error on Page 10 of the
minutes.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors:
A. David Jezek and Ashley Haas, Winston Family YMCA
Mr. Jezek, Executive Director, introduced Ashley Haas and reported on
her involvement with the community. He indicated that Ms. Haas had
been with the YMCA for only a short time and had already met with the
Atlantic Beach Elementary School officials and the Teen Council to
discuss YMCA programs. He indicated that two programs, the Y Guides
and Princesses and after school baseketball, were underway and they
hoped to begin other sports related programs.
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Mr. Jezek indicated that the YMCA needed city support to make these
and future programs happen. Commissioner Parsons stated that Alan
Dickinson had offered the use of a 5,000 square foot warehouse in the
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North Beach Center and suggested that Mr. Jezek contact him concerning
the YMCA's possible use of that space.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street spoke in opposition to the city
purchasing any property for retention ponds and urged the Commission to
"stop, look and listen" before committing to the expenditure of taxpayer
funds for what he considered an unnecessary venture.
Mr. Potter further stated that he had toured the Hopkins Creek Drainage
area and he felt the culvert at the Publix/Aquatic Drive area was too small
to carry the water flow and caused the city to flood. He inquired as to why
a padlocked metal gate had been installed on the culvert. Mr. Potter also
felt tax revenues would be lost if the land was taken off the tax roll. He
suggested that an open public discussion should be held and that the
Commission and city staff take a close look at the drainage system before
continuing with the project.
Don Remley of 1309 Violet Street inquired as to why some of his
neighbors received their hurricane re-entry passes in the mail, but he had
not received one.
Chief Thompson stated that he used the same mailing list used for the
Tidviews Newsletter and he did not know why Mr. Remley was not
included on the list. City Manager Hanson stated that he would look into
this matter.
Sam Lopanik of 702 Cavalla Road expressed concern that the entryway
being constructed for rear access to the North Beach Center would come
within a few feet of his house. City Manager Hanson stated that staff
would investigate this concern and get back with Mr. Lopanik.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive suggested the use of cisterns. as a
method to improve drainage and save potable water. Mr. Marchioli
agreed with the 25 mph speed limit recommended for Sherry Drive in
Item 4E, but felt stop signs were needed at 3rd and 6th Streets. He
indicated that he would present a petition requesting the stop signs at a
future meeting.
Bob Totter of 275 11th Street felt there should have been citizen input
before any decision was made to negotiate a contract for Phase I of the
Cooperative Beaches Utility Plan (Item 4C on the September 9th agenda)
and expressed concern regarding the $100,000 cost for the consultant
services to provide water/sewer services to the Navy base. Mr. Totter
also felt that any newly adopted parking regulations should apply
throughout the city, not just close to the beach.
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3. Unfinished Business from previous meeting
A. City Manager's Follow Up Report on Issues from Previous
Meetings
City Manager Hanson briefly reviewed each item of his written report,
which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of the following monthly reports:
Building, Recreation and Utility Sales (City Manager)
B. Extend contract with Calciquest, Inc. for the purchase of
orthophosphate for one additional year at the prices bid in
Bid No. 0001-26 (City Manager)
C. Extend contract with Gruhn May, Inc. for annual Point
Repairs for one additional year at the prices bid in Bid No.
9900-24 (City Manager)
D. Award contract to W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
in the amount of $92,950 for piping modifications at
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 pursuant to the
specifications of Bid No. 0102-24 (City Manager)
E. Acknowledge receipt of report relative to the speed limit
on Sherry Drive (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A-E as
presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
A. Report from Community Development Board
The Community Development Board report was deferred to the
October 14, 2002 meeting.
6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 02-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY
MILEAGE RATE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
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Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 02-19 setting the ad
valorem property tax millage rate at 3.1721 mills.
Mayor Meserve announced that the millage rate was 3.1721 and the
roll-back rate was 2.8783 with the millage rate being 10.21 % higher
than the roll-back rate. Mayor Meserve indicated that the purpose for
the increase in ad valorem tax revenue was to maintain adequate
funding for the existing level of service with anticipated increased
costs.
Mayor Meserve opened the public hearing and invited comments
from those present.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive suggested that the city's
stormwater fee be included in the millage rate for next year's budget.
Bob Totter of 275 11th Street compared the millage rates of the
various taxing districts and inquired how the City of Jacksonville
arrived at and justified its millage rate.
No one else wished to speak and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Waters suggested that Mr. Totter review the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Jacksonville. He also suggested that the
Commission adopt a millage rate of 3.17 mills as a good faith
commitment to the citizens of Atlantic Beach.
Commissioner Borno stated that lowering the millage rate to 3.17
mills would provide minimal individual savings.
Mayor Meserve concurred with Commissioner Borno. He indicated
that the city had long- range plans for needed improvements and the
City Cormission had carefully gone through the budget process.
There was no more discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 20-02-55 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 20-02-55.
~` He opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
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J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive stated that he was glad to see
money had been budgeted for the new entrance to the Post Office.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street felt it was unfair to figure
employee pay increases on a percentage basis. He felt all employees
should receive the same dollar amount increase.
City Manager Hanson explained that the 4% increase would be
applied to the mid-point of the pay classification plan, which would
mean that employees at the lower end of the pay scale would receive
a higher percentage increase than those at the high end of the pay
scale.
No one else spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
Motion: Approve Ordinance 20-02-55 on final reading.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. OS-02-38 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION
4, SEC. 2-368, FEES AND CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. OS-02-38.
He opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
Bob Totter of 275 11th Street asked whether the increased fees
covered the cost of service. Mayor Meserve responded in the
affirmative.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive believed the fee structure had
been arbitrarily set since most of the fees had been doubled.
Finance Director VanLiere indicated that the fees had not been
increased in twenty years. He explained that cost comparisons with
other cities were conducted which resulted in the revised fee
schedule.
No one else spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance 05-02-38 on final reading.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance No. 90-02-177 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0.90-O1-172, CHAPTER 24, ZONING,
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
TO ADD NEW SECTION 24-69, FEES, PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 90-02-
177. He opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments
from the audience.
No one spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-02-177 on final
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Commissioner Waters stated that he would like a study to be
conducted comparing the percentage of costs covered under the old
and new rates.
City Manager Hanson indicated that a line item study could not be
completed, but the city had been under-collecting by a small margin.
He indicated that the city's new building department software would
provide a new level of detail and allow the city to monitor individual
fees. He stated that staff would review the fee schedule next year to
see if the revised fees were covering administrative costs.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Ordinance No. 25-02-33 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDING AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, ELECTRICAL
CODE, SEC. 6-37, SAME-FEES; AMENDING ARTICLE IV,
PLUMBING CODE, SEC. 6-59, SAME-FEES; AMENDING
ARTICLE V, MECHANICAL CODE, SEC. 6-77, INSPECTION
FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
^" Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 25-02-33.
He opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
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J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive felt it would have been better to
gradually raise the fees by small yearly increases.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street agreed with Mr. Marchioli and
stated that a large increase was unfair because residents had no choice
but to pay the higher fees.
No one else spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 25-02-33 on final
reading.
Discussion ensued and Commissioner Waters felt it was a good fee
schedule and indicated it would be impractical to increase the fees
one or two percent per year.
Commissioner Borno stated that he had reviewed the inspection
reports and thought the new fees were reflective of the associated
costs.
p~~ Commissioner Beaver expressed concern that the contractors be
notified of the increased costs as soon as possible. Building Official
Ford indicated that letters would be mailed to the list of contractors
who performed work in the city.
Discussion of an effective date for the ordinance ensued and Building
Official Ford indicated that he planned to begin collecting the new
fees on October 1, 2002, the beginning of the new fiscal year.
There was no more discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
E. Ordinance No. 80-02-65 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, INCREASING THE MONTHLY STORMWATER
UTILITY FEE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES,
ARTICLE IV, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, DIVISION 2,
RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 22-335, FEES;
PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF A NEW RATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 80-02-65.
~` He opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
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J. P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive felt the stormwater fee should
be eliminated and the costs associated with providing the service
included in the city's millage rate.
Bob Totter of 275 11th Street opposed the increase and. felt the
franchise fee being paid to the City of Jacksonville for water/sewer
lines to the Buccaneer District should be passed on to the residents of
the district and this would eliminate the need for an increase to the
stormwater utility fee.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street also opposed the increase. He felt
there was no basis for charging the stormwater fee and it should be
eliminated.
No one else spoke for or against the ordinance and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 80-02-65 on final
reading.
Commissioner Waters stated that he was opposed to any increase in
the fee. He stated that the fee was originally adopted because of state
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regulations, but was never used for stormwater treatment. He felt the
fee should be dissolved or used as originally intended.
Commissioner Beaver agreed that the stormwater fee was not being
used as originally intended but the money was already included in the
budget. He felt this matter should be carefully reviewed over the next
year and a decision made during next year's budget process whether
or not to keep the fee.
Commissioner Borno suggested that the city consider doing away
with the fee and including it in the ad valorem taxes.
City Manager Hanson briefly explained calculation of the stormwater
fee for residential and commercial properties.
There was no more discussion and the motion carried by a four to one
vote with Commissioners Beaver, Borno and Parsons and Mayor
Meserve voting aye and Commissioner Waters voting nay.
F. Ordinance No. OS-02-39 Introduction & First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION,
~"~ ARTICLE II, CITY COMMISSION, SEC. 2-20, SALARY OF
MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 05-02-39 on first
reading.
Commissioner Borno said he felt the salaries of City Commissioners
should be adjusted annually based on a given criteria to avoid the
unpleasant task for future Commissioners of having to vote for salary
increases. He explained that was his intent for submitting. the
ordinance and felt it would be a fair way to handle salary increases for
both the current and future Commissioners.
Commissioner Waters felt the current salary was adequate and stated
that many Commissioners serve because they want to volunteer their
services to the city.
Mayor Meserve felt the salary may encourage some citizens to run
for office that otherwise might not be able to afford to do so.
Commissioner Parsons agreed that passage of the ordinance would
take away a controversial issue for future Commissioners.
Commissioner Beaver concurred with the Mayor.
Mayor Meserve announced that the public hearing and final reading
of the ordinance would be held on October 14, 2002.
There was no more discussion and the motion carried by a three to
two vote with Commissioners Beaver, Borno and Parsons voting aye
and Commissioner Waters and Mayor Meserve voting nay.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Public Hearing and action on a request for aUse-by-Exception
to allow a martial arts school and health center at 1.197
Mayport Road on property zoned Commercial Limited (CL)
(City Manager)
Motion: Approve use-by-exception as recommended by the
Community Development Board. (On September 17`h the
Community Development Board recommended approval. of the
Use-by-Exception (File No. UBE-2002-07), to allow a martial arts
school and health center on a developed site within the
Commercial Limited (CL) Zoning District located at 1197 Mayport
Road, subject to a condition that any existing landscape area
adjacent to this business and parking used by this business be
improved and maintained consistent with applicable provisions of
Chapter 24, Division 8 of the City Code).
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~~ Mr. John Fiege, the applicant for the use-by-exception,. explained
that in addition to being a physical therapist, he had been a martial
arts instructor for several years and wanted to open his own
business in that area.
Discussion of the landscaping condition ensued. Mr. Fiege
indicated that as much landscaping as possible would be provided
on the site, including planter boxes in front of the building.
Commissioner Borno confirmed that the dumpster would be
enclosed.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Action on a request by the Selva Norte Homeowners
Association to place two subdivision signs at the main
entryways to the Selva Norte Subdivision (City Manager)
Community Development Director Doerr stated that the proposed signs
met all requirements of the city's recently amended sign regulations and
would be consistent in design with similar residential entrance signs in the
city. The staff report and Selva Norte Homeowners Association proposal
for the signs are attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment B.
Motion: Authorize the placement of two subdivision signs at
the main entryways to the Selva Norte Subdivision.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Action on the City Manager's salary
Mayor Meserve recommended that City Manager Hanson receive a 4%
salary increase.
Motion: Approve a 4% salary increase for City Manager
Hanson.
Mayor Meserve and Commissioner Borno praised the City Manager for
his work and stated that the increase was well deserved.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager
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• Announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony and reopening of
Dutton Island would be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,
October 26, 2002.
• Reported that a display "hurricane house" that had been built
to demonstrate how to construct a home to withstand
hurricanes, would be on display for several days in the City
Hall parking lot. He indicated that he would let the
Commissioners know the exact dates as soon as the schedule
was finalized.
• Reported that Utility Director Kaluzniak and he had taken a
tour of the Navy water and sewer facilities to be privatized.
Discussion ensued. City Manager Hanson indicated that he
would report back to the Commission on the selection process
for the consultant to assist with preparing the proposal.
• Reported that he attended a recent Jacksonville Transportation
Authority (JTA) meeting concerning the Wonderwood
Interchange, and five different proposed designs for the
interchange were presented, none of which seemed to affect
the city's wastewater treatment plant. He indicated that a
public meeting concerning the interchange would be held in
two to three weeks.
• Reported that a business owner near the Tideview Preserve
installed a fence and was using city property as a parking lot.
He said that he was in the process of obtaining an appraisal on
.the property, and suggested that the city lease the property to
the business owner based on its appraised value.
Commissioner Borno requested that the lease agreement only
allow gravel to be placed in the parking lot. City Manager
Hanson indicated that he would bring this matter back to the
Commission as soon as the appraisal was complete.
• Reported that the city had won the commercial "Garden. of the
Month" award from the Ribault Garden Club for the plantings
at the corner of Seminole Road and Atlantic Boulevard.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and
City Attorney
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• Inquired concerning the status of his request for a push button
pedestrian crossing on Mayport Road. The Mayor indicated
that the request would be included in the Mayport Road
improvement study.
• Inquired concerning use of the weir at the Publix Shopping
Center. Public Works Director Kosoy explained how it was
supposed to work, but stated that it was no longer safe to use.
• Suggested that the revenue collected from the stormwater fee
be reviewed during strategic planning.
Commissioner Waters
• Thanked the Mayor for working with the newspapers relative
to the recent article regarding placing the bike path on
Mayport Road.
• Felt the owners of mobile home parks were not being
informed of the consequences of allowing drug activities to
take place on their property. He also felt that Atlantic Beach
police officers should be paid 10% more so the city could
have an excellent police department to help with drug
enforcement.
• Requested that the owner of the Aquatic Gardens retention
pond be notified to clean up the pond.
• Inquired concerning a sign visible from the flyover that
appeared to be a roof sign located at Ashland Mini-Storage on
Mayport Road. Community Development Director Doerr
responded that the old sign had been removed.
• Complimented Alan Potter for his earlier presentation.
• Inquired if there was a location on Mayport Road that could
be used by the YMCA.
Mayor Meserve
• Inquired concerning the status of ownership for the Aquatic
Gardens retention pond.
• Reported that work should begin soon on the Mayport Road
`''' study which will address medians, landscape design, and
pedestrian and bike safety.
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ATTACHMENT A
SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING
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September 16, 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the. Ci~ Commission
FROM: Jim Hansoms Y
SUBJECT: Follow-up I~ms
Flood Insurance; A question was raised at the last Commission Meeting about what help the
City of Atlantic Beach could expect from the federal government in the event of a major flood
and whether or not the City should have flood insurance. Any City building that is in the 100-
year flood plain must have National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance or FEMA will
reduce the amount to be paid for each structure in the amount of the insurance coverage that we
.., could have had which is up to $500,000 per building and $500,000 for contents. Four City
buildings are in the 100 year flood plain, including City Hall, the Police Station and the
Commission Chambers. The value of these buildings is listed at $2.85 million and contents at
$500,000. Staff will do some additional research on this subject prior to making any
recommendation to the Commission on the possible purchase of flood insurance.
Notification of New Sign Regulations; Notices are being sent out to all area sign companies and
Atlantic Beach businesses of the new sign regulations that have been adopted by the City
Commission earlier this month.
ATTACHMENT B
SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request by the Selva Norte Homeowners Association to place two
subdivision identification signs at the main entryways to the Selva
Norte subdivision
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP, Community Development Director S ~~-
DATE: September 13, 2002
BACKGROUND: This request is made on behalf of the Selva Norte Homeowners
Association, pursuant to Section 17-5 (b) of the recently amended sign regulation, seeking
approval to erect two. signs containing the name. of the neighborhood at the subdivision
entrances (as further described within the attachment). The proposed signs comply with the
height and size provisions of Section 17-5, and will be consistent in design with other similar
residential entrance signs. within the City.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve request as stated above, and as requested within
the attached materials.
ATTACHMENTS: Request and supporting documentation provided by the Selva Norte
Homeowners Association.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGE
AGENDA ITEM #8B
SEPTEMBER 23, 2002
Selva Norte Homeowners Assn.
'To: City Commission September 12, 2002.
City of Atlantic Beach
c/o Sonya Doerr, Building & Zoning Department
From: James Kolster, President
Selva Norte Homeowners Association
1971 Mipaula Court
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
904-247-6501
Re: Selva Norte Entrance Sign Project
Summary of Proposal
On behalf of the Board of Director of the Selva Norte Homeowners Assn. I am pleased to present
plans for which we seek approval relating to improvements in our subdivision. Specifically, we wish
to erect signs at each of the two entrance areas of Selva Norte as described below.
Details
We seek permission to place a sign with dimensions of 3' high by 4 `wide standing 5'/z feet high
.constructed of wood reading "Selva Norte".-This would resemble signs similar to what is seen in
ether sub divisions in Atlantic Beach. We observe that several of the other sub divisions have
such signs located on similar circumstance - that is, on city property and/or right of way. See
photos shown on the attached exhibits #4 - # 7.
One sign would be erected on the relatively small median located on Selva Marina Drive
approximately one city block south of the intersection of Selva Marina Drive and Twentieth Street
(see exhibit # 1 and # 3). The second would be located on the south side of Twentieth Street on
the city right-of-way near the drainage ditch approximately one and one-half blocks. west of
Seminole Road (see exhibit # 2 & # 3).
The exact location for this sign would be chosen in cooperation with the Public Works Department.
The homeowner of the property adjacent to the 20th Street location has granted his approval for this
placement.
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