08-11-08MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 11, 2008
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John S. Meserve
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Borno
Commissioner John L. Fletcher
Commissioner Paul Parsons
Commissioner Carolyn Woods
City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
City Manager Jim Hanson
City Clerk Donna Bartle
Call to Order/Pledge
Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Borno gave the
Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of July 14,
2008.
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of July 14,
2008, as written.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business
Business (8A taken
out of sequence) A. Lt. Henry J. Bartle Retirement
Mayor Meserve presented Lieutenant Henry Bartle with his service revolver and badge,
in recognition of his retirement from the police department.
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous A. City Manager's Follow-up Report.
Meeting(3A taken out
of sequence) Mr. Hanson explained the code requirements for windows in commercial buildings. He
further explained the last date to place a referendum item on the ballot for the
upcoming election in November is September 5. He also stated the St. Johns River
Water Management District has reported they are contracting with the National
Academy of Science/National Research Council to study the water withdrawal issue
from the St. Johns River and provide an independent evaluation.
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
Mayor Meserve opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He welcomed the
audience and explained the process for public comments.
Don Ford, 338 6th Street, addressed Item 7D stating he is against any raise in rates for
new development at this time. He further addressed Item 7E stating he believes this
should not be changed. He stated he believes the people who represent a district should
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live in the district. Also addressing Item 8D, he stated to excuse the owner of the
Palms and give him more time to develop the property is not responsible. He stated
this property has become a blight on the City for long enough.
Don Remley, 1309 Violet Street, stated he is against the proposed increase in Item 7D.
He stated he believes a homeowner should have the option to pay $1250 now, rather
than the proposed increase, and have the permit be good unti12012, not just for six
months.
Joan Carver, 46 15th Street, spoke in opposition to Item 7E, which proposes to
remove the requirement that commissioners reside in specific districts. She stated
repealing the referendum approved by the voters shows a disregard for the work of the
Redistricting Committee, the prior City Commission, and the voters.
David Rouleau, 982 Ocean Blvd., spoke regarding the long term eyesore and trash at
the project at 901 Ocean Blvd. and requested the Commission do something about it.
He provided photos of the site to the Commission.
Sally Clemens, 1638 Park Terrace West, addressed the Commission in opposition to
the proposed position of Assistant City Manager and also stated maybe an error was
made a few years ago when Atlantic Beach citizens were not vigilant enough with our
taxpayers' money and, therefore, allowed the restructure of our City staff to create the
Department of Public Safety.
Lindsay Libhart, 351 Main Street, spoke in opposition of Item 7E, stating she is in
favor of districting. She stated Commissioners do not know their neighborhood unless
they live in the neighborhood, walk the neighborhood and know the neighbors.
Stephen Kuti,1132 Linkside Drive, spoke in opposition to Item 7E, stating last year
the Atlantic Beach voters made it clear they want to have district representation. He
stated it is time to elect Commissioners west of Seminole Road and west of Mayport
Road.
Ray Brown, 523 Clippership Lane, addressed the Commission regarding the
proposed increase in ad valorem taxes, and asked why the City of Atlantic Beach
cannot stay within the rate of inflation.
Lyman Fletcher, 804 East Coast Drive, spoke in opposition of Item 7E, stating this is
abandoning a lot of citizens' hard work and a concept which he believes is truly
democratic. He stated as the Chair of the Committee for Redistricting, there was very
thorough investigation, with a lot of work by staff and committee members. He stated
their recommendation was not flawed and it was well thought through and it is
something that needs to be implemented. He stated it is the obligation of this
Commission to implement it and it appalls him and it is somewhat arrogant to take a
vote of the citizens, without even giving it a try, and say now they want to change it.
He stated the Committee made it very clear that those citizens are not represented at all.
He stated for the Commission to abandon this now is an insult to the Committee who
put it together, as well as to all of the citizens of the City. Mr. Fletcher also requested a
copy of the email Commissioner Parsons sent out and asked what the circulation of that
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communication was so the public record is clear on what communications may or may
not have occurred leading up to this decision to change the districting referendum.
Murray Benz, 1955 Beachside Court, addressed recent developments with the Health
Department regarding prohibiting dogs from joining their owners outside the
restaurants in the Town Center. She stated a Health Department Inspector visited
several of the restaurants in Town Center informing them they are in violation of health
department regulations for allowing dogs to sit outside their restaurants, and proposed
COAB pass an ordinance that would permit businesses to allow dogs, as allowed by the
2006 Dixie Clarey Local Control Act.
Michael Hoffmann, 176 Camelia St., addressed the email sent out by Commissioner
Parsons regarding redistricting. He stated the idea of assigning a representative to a
district is a novel one, adding he has never heard of it, certainly not in the United
States. He believes it is incumbent for the person pushing this issue to give an example
of that. He stated Commissioner Parsons has concerns about having unopposed
candidacies for office or vacancies due to lack of interest or qualification on the west
side. He further pointed out that the Mayor ran unopposed in the last election and in
the election before that a current commissioner ran unopposed, with no comments or
criticism. He stated as far as a vacancy occurring, the Charter deals with that. He
stated therefore he believes there is not a serious concern there except in the mind of
the progenitor of this problem. He stated 86% of the voters wanted representation.
Dezmond Waters, 1835 Seminole Road, stated he is in support of the current
ordinance to go to districts. He stated in the case before the Commission tonight we
obviously have a case of taxation without representation. He stated the west side of
Mayport Road and adjacent areas are without any true representation. He appealed to
the Commission to let the ordinance stand, which will politically activate and motivate
the Mayport Corridor in Atlantic Beach and enrich the City in new dimensions. He
further stated no piece of legislation has had more input from the citizens over a period
of time and was finely planned by some of our most intelligent and respected citizens.
He stated the question of what if nobody runs is addressed in the Charter, but believes
the fact is people will run and there are qualified people over there. He believes the
Commission cannot solve problems of people on the west side if they don't live there
and experience or know of the problem. He stated this is not a revolution, it is simply
granting a just representation of the people who have been neglected all of these years.
No one else from the audience spoke so Mayor Meserve closed the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors.
(Item 3A was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.)
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
(7E taken out of
sequence) E. Ordinance No. 33-08-15, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM TO AMEND SEC 5 OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMMISSIONERS
RESIDE IN SPECIFIC DISTRICTS, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO
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ASSIGN COMMISSION SEATS TO REPRESENT DISTRICTS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 33-08-15 by title only.
Motion: Aaarove Ordinance No. 33-08-15, as read.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Fletcher.
Commission Parsons explained why he believes the new district election law is flawed
and stated the ordinance he is introducing tonight will maintain the great quality of life
while still give the opportunity to choose the best candidate available who will
represent not only all of the citizens but the district represented as well. This ordinance
would appoint Seats 2-5 to a district but the candidates would still run city-wide.
Mayor Meserve stated the people have spoken and he believes it would be wrong to put
it back on the ballot without giving it a chance and stated he will not vote for this.
Commissioner Borno stated he has never been in favor of districting and believes the
voters did not understand what they were voting for.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he does not see the harm in letting the voters speak on
this issue again.
Commissioner Woods stated the voters were very clear in voting for districting and
believes the voters should be listened to. She stated it is a fact that none of the current
commissioners go to the west side every day to see the issues that are going on.
Commissioner Parsons stated his proposal is just another plan that he believes will
work better than what is in place right now and wants to give the people the opportunity
to vote.
Mayor Meserve stated he believes district representation would give a sense of
neighborhood pride and urged the commission to vote against this and give what the
voters said before a chance to work.
Mayor Meserve asked the City Clerk to call a roll call vote.
Votes:
Aye: 3 -Borno, Fletcher, Parsons
Nay: 2 -Woods, Meserve
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda 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
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RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY
COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS.
A. Acknowledge receipt of Monthly Building Department Report, Financial
Reports, Utility Sales Report and New Local Business Tax Receipts for June
and Public Works and Utility Department Report for July.
B. Award the annual contract for Chlorine for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Plants to Jones Chemical, Inc. at the unit prices submitted in Bid No. 0708-12.
C. Extend the janitorial contract (Bid No. 0607-10) to Miracle Janitorial Services
for one (1) additional year to expire on August 31, 2009 at the current prices.
D. Extend the contract with Beachcombers North, Inc. for Beach Cleaning for one
year at the current price plus a 5% increase.
Mayor Meserve read the Consent Agenda.
Motion: Auurove Consent Agenda Items A, B, C and D, as read.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Borno.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 08-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE
DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO APPROVE MAYPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR
300 "GIFTED AND ACADEMICALLY TALENTED" MAGNET SEATS.
Mayor Meserve read Resolution No. 08-09 by title only.
Motion: Annrove Resolution No. 08-09
Moved by Borno, Seconded by Woods
Mayor Meserve explained the purpose of Resolution No. 08-09 and stated the
Resolution will be signed by all Commissioners.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-08-90, Public Hearing and Final Reading
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 20-08-90 by title only.
Mr. Hanson explained the amendments include the cost of rebuilding the Ahern Street
beach access which was damaged during the renovation of One Ocean Hotel, and the
cost of the base and installation of the statue. He stated the City expects reimbursement
of both of these items from the appropriate parties.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-08-90, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher.
Mayor Meserve opened the Public Hearing.
No one from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Woods stated she is still opposed to including money for the statue and
believes with the City paying for it, the incentive may not still be there to raise the
funds to install the statue.
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons
Nay: 1 -Woods
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 58-08-33, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DIVISION 4, POLICE OFFICER
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE WITH
DIRECTION FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF
RETIREMENT TO REMOVE THE INQUIRY INTO THE HEALTH OF
A PRIOR BENEFICIARY; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 58-08-33 by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 58-08-33, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Parsons
Mayor Meserve opened the Public Hearing.
No one from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
C. Ordinance No. 58-08-34, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 3,
GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THE
ABILITY TO CHANGE A NAMED BENEFICIARY UP TO TWO TIMES
AFTER RETIREMENT; PROVIDING THE PURCHASE OF LIMITED
CREDITED SERVICE FOR MILITARY SERVICE PRIOR TO
EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN
THE VESTING REQUIREMENT FROM 5 TO 10 YEARS FOR EMPLOYEES
HIRED ON OR AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING
FINAL APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR THE RETURN TO THE NORMAL FORM OF RETIREMENT FOR
RETIREES WHERE THE NAMED BENEFICIARY PREDECEASES THE
RETIREE; PROVIDING FORA SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 58-08-34 by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 58-08-34, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher.
Mayor Meserve opened the Public Hearing.
No one from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
D. Ordinance No. 80-08-76, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UTILITIES,
PROVIDING NEW "SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES" TO REPLACE
WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 80-08-76 by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 80-08-76, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Parsons.
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Public Utilities Director Donna Kaluzniak explained the ordinance, stating the impact
and capital improvement fees were last updated in 1992.
City Manager Jim Hanson further explained it is only fair that as new growth comes on,
they should pay for that capacity. He stated there are close to $10 million worth of
wastewater plant expansions needed to meet the new standards over the next few years
and some of this money will pay a portion of it.
Discussion ensued regarding how the proposed fees compare to adjacent cities.
Mr. Hanson also explained, regarding Mr. Remley's question about paying his sewer
connection fee before the rate goes up, the decision was made to inform everyone the
fee would increase in 90 days. He stated he does not believe it would be fair to have
someone pay the fee but not do the work for another several years. Ms. Kaluzniak
agreed, stating the permit has an expiration date, i.e. for someone who wants to connect
to sewer, that is a 6 month permit. She stated they would have to connect within the six
month period, not pay the fee and wait to connect unti12012. Mr. Hanson stated the
Commission could take a different position on the existing septic tank owners.
Commissioner Borno stated he would like to consider allowing people, who want to
pay now at the lower rate, to wait to connect to the sewer through December 31, 2011.
After further discussion, Mayor Meserve directed Ms. Kaluzniak to prepare a
comparability chart for the next meeting.
Commissioner Woods asked if remodeling would have impact fees. Ms. Kaluzniak
stated the proposed charges are all based on meter size, so if the meter size is not
changed when remodeling there is no extra charge.
Motion: Amend Ordinance No. 80-08-76 to include an effective date of December
1, 2008.
Move by Fletcher, Seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Meserve then called for a vote for the Ordinance, as amended.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
(Item 7E was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.)
F. Ordinance No. 25-08-40, Introduction and First Reading
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BUILDING AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE CLARITY TO THE RECENTLY
ADOPTED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 25-08-40 by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 25-08-40, as read.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Borno.
City Manager recommended a scrivener change in Sec. 103 and 103.1 that references
the Department of Public Safety and Building Department, to read Building
Department and Code Enforcement Division, because once Chief Thompson retires
from that position they do not intend to fill it and there will no longer be a Department
of Public Safety.
Motion: Amend language in Ordinance No. 25-08-40 to replace Department of
Public Safety with Code Enforcement Division, as appropriate
Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Following several clarifying questions and answers, Mayor Meserve asked for a vote
for the Ordinance, as amended.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
G. Ordinance No. 95-08-96, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 12, NUISANCES, TO PROHIBIT BUSINESSES FROM
OBSCURING WINDOWS WHICH FACE ANY STREET AND TO PROVIDE
FOR QUICKER PAYMENT OF CITY FUNDED REMEDIATION COSTS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 95-08-96 by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 95-08-96, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Parsons.
City Manager Hanson explained this Ordinance and the one following are for changes
that were discussed in connection with the Mayport Corridor project. He stated this
Ordinance relates to obscuring windows and the following ordinance relates to placing
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liens on properties when the City has to go in and clean up tall grass and weeds which
are often for a vacant property that someone is trying to sell. He stated in that case
often the property is sold before we can put a lien on it.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he is concerned the City is getting a little over regulatory
and cannot support it. Commissioner Borno stated he looks at this ordinance from the
safety aspect of it and believes there must be visibility. Commissioner Fletcher stated
the safety issue concerns him also but he tends to err on the side of the property rights
issue.
Following discussion regarding the percentage of window that can be obscured, Mayor
Meserve stated he believes it is not spelled out well enough.
After further concerns were expressed, it was the consensus of the Commission to defer
Ordinance No. 95-08-96 until next meeting to allow staff to make changes.
Motion: Defer Ordinance No. 95-08-96 until the nett meeting.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Fletcher.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
H. Ordinance No. 90-08-206, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE TIME LIMITS ON
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, TO CLARIFY FRONT YARD PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS, ETC., AND TO
PROHIBIT INSTALLATION OF BURGLAR BARS, METAL AWNINGS, ETC.,
ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance 90-08-206 by title only.
Motion: Anurove Ordinance No. 90-08-206, as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Parsons.
Commissioner Borno stated this ordinance relates to issues requested for the Mayport
Road cleanup and suggested the Commission keep that in mind when they read it.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he was fine with A and B but does not agree to
prohibiting roll down doors/metal awnings. Chief Thompson stated there are other
ways to protect your property such as Plexiglas, alarm system, dogs, etc. Mayor
Meserve stated there is a grandfather clause in this Ordinance.
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Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business
Business
(Item 8A was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.)
B Revised Recommendations for Creation of Districts.
City Attorney Jensen left meeting at 8:09; returned at 8:11.
City Manager Hanson explained the recommended districts using both the voting
population and census population. He stated it was recommended we use voting age
population as a basis for establishing the districts and explained the reasons. Mr.
Hanson stated if the Commission agrees with the suggestions, the next step was to
prepare an ordinance to establish the districts as recommended.
Motion: Authorize staff to areaare an Ordinance to create districts in accordance
with the attached district maa
Moved by Borno, Seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Meserve, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
C. Appoint a Voting Delegate for FLC Annual Conference from August 14-16,
2008 in Tampa
It was the consensus of the Commission to appoint Commissioner Borno as the voting
delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference.
D. Enforcement of City Code for unfinished construction at the Palms Apartments
at Mayport Road
Mayor Meserve stated after speaking with Mr. Hionides he indicated he is willing to
turn the development into affordable housing but does not have the funds available at
this time. Mayor Meserve requested the Commission extend Mr. Hionides time to get
funding and complete the development.
Mr. Hanson explained the enforcement process of the Ordinance as it relates to this
property.
After further discussion and legal opinion from the City Attorney it was the consensus
of the Commission to continue the process of notification and let Mr. Hionides come
back to the Commission to request additional time.
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City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
Mr. Hanson reported the budget workshop starts tomorrow at 6:00.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
City Commissioners
City Attorney Commissioner Fletcher
• Addressed Mr. Brown's comment on tax increases, stating the reason our ad
valorem revenue has increased over the past 10 years is because the tax digest
and property values have increased.
Commissioner Borno
Stated he supports Commissioner Parsons for appointment to the NE Florida
Regional Council, replacing Art Graham.
Thanked Sonya Doerr and staff for their work on the proposed ordinance for
rental licensing and inspection program.
Commissioner Parsons
• Agreed with the complaint regarding the property on Ocean Blvd. and believes
this will be addressed with the new ordinance.
• Has no problem with dogs at restaurants and believes the decision should be up
to the restaurant owner.
Mayor Meserve
• Stated he received an email from the lady regarding the dog issue and asked her
if she could supply the Commission with a proposed ordinance that some other
City has passed.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor de lar the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Jo e rve, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
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Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk