Loading...
08-28-00 v 4. CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH • CITY COMMISSION MEETING August 28, 2000 AGENDA Call to order Invocation and pledge to the flag 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of August 14, 2000 2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors: A. Proclamation declaring the week of August 28 to September 4,2000 as Atlantic Beach Firefighter Appreciation Week(Mayor) B. Report on Sewer Master Plan- Smith&Gillespie Engineers 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting A. Follow-up report from the meeting of August 14, 2000 (City Manager) 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 monthly reports from Public Safety Department (City Manager) 5. Committee Reports: 6. Action on Resolutions: 7. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 5-00-33 Public Hearing and Final 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(Commissioner Bomo) B. Ordinance No. 45-00-15 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20, TAXATION, SECTION 20-59, SCHEDULE OF 4111 FEES;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Commission) Page Two AGENDA August 28, 2000 • 8. Miscellaneous Business: A. Approve the proposed policy relative to flag etiquette for the City of Atlantic Beach (City Manager) B. Approve the plat of Paradise Cove and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same (City Manager) C. Authorize lease of copier under State Contract for the north end of City Hall (City Manager) D. Authorize the city to pay health insurance premium increases for employees who elect dependent coverage, effective October 1, 2000 (City Manager) E. Authorize purchase of six lots located on West Pla7a for use as an athletic field, at a cost not to exceed$80,000 (City Manager) 9. City Manager Reports: 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney Adjournment If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at any meeting, • such person may need a record of the proceedings,and,for such purpose,may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at this meeting should submit a request to 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,any agenda subject,regardless of how the matter is stated on the agenda,may be acted upon by the City Commission. 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,August 25,2000. 0 . f v v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC o O T T BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL,800 SEMINOLE E E • ROAD AT 7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY,AUGUST 28, 2000 S S PRESENT: John Meserve, Mayor Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Borno Theo Mitchelson Dezmond Waters, Commissioners AND: James Hanson, City Manager M S Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney 0 E Maureen King, City Clerk T c I O Y O NE N N D S 0 COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Meserve at 7:15 p.m. The invocation was offered by Commissioner Beaver followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held S August 14, 2000 The minutes of the Regular Meeting were unanimously approved as presented. 2. Courtesy of the floor to visitors: A. Proclamation declaring the week of August 28 - September 4, 2000 as Atlantic Beach Firefighter Appreciation Week (Mayor) Mayor Meserve read the Proclamation in its entirety proclaiming August 28 - September 4, 2000 as Firefighter Appreciation Week in Atlantic Beach. Mayor Meserve indicated that firefighters were being recognized nationwide for their efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. B. Eckerd Drug Award for Community Service Mayor Meserve recognized Gail Baker as one of one hundred recipients, out of 2,700 applicants nationwide, of the Eckerd Drug Award for Community Service. • Mayor Meserve congratulated Ms. Baker and briefly outlined her many volunteer efforts for the city. M S O E Minutes Page -2- t o Y August 28, 2000 ONE N III COMMISSIONERS N D S O C. Alan Potter of 374 2"d Street read from a letter to the Commissioners dated August 28, 2000. The letter is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A. D. Juliette Sleeper of 700 Beach Avenue commented on the following: (1) supported the comments of Alan Potter, (2) felt too much money and time had been spent on Bull Park and compared its construction to that of a park built with donations and volunteer labor in the City of St. Augustine, (3) felt the city should keep the 3,000 gallons in the base rate for poorer residents who cannot afford water rate increases, and(4) presented a petition containing two hundred signatures of citizens opposed to spending any more money on purchasing property, beautification or work on the Adele Grage Community Center until the city's infrastructure projects are completed. E. Pat Pillmore of 995 Camelia Street commented on the increased traffic in Marsh Oaks caused by the proposed subdivision and inquired concerning the status of the traffic study in connection with the construction of the flyover. IIIMayor Meserve reported that the Metropolitan Planning organization will do the traffic study. F. Danny Thiele of 107 Azalea Place,Neptune Beach, requested that the Commission reconsider passage of an ordinance regulating ocean front lighting during sea turtle nesting season. Mayor Meserve requested that Mort Hanson be present at the next meeting to discuss the need for an ordinance. G. Bob Totter of 275 11th Street questioned the need for a four-way stop at the intersection of East Coast Drive and 11th Street and requested that consideration be given to removing the signs on 11`h Street since there was also a stop sign at 10`h Street. Mayor Meserve requested that staff look into the request. H. Report on Sewer Master Plan - Smith & Gillespie Engineers Utility Director Kaluzniak introduced Scott Lee, Doug Layton and Nicole Pittard with the firm of Smith and Gillespie Engineers. • Scott Lee, Project Manager, stated that there were three major elements of the plan, which included the sewer system mapping, an evaluation of the city's sewer collection and transmissions systems and a ten year M S O E T C Minutes Page -3- i o Y August 28, 2000 ONE N IIICOMMISSIONERS N D S 0 capital improvement plan recommendation. Mr. Lee displayed completed maps of the Atlantic Beach and Buccaneer Sewer Systems showing all lines, manholes and lift stations. Mr. Lee defined terminology used within the master plan and briefly explained how the transmission systems worked. Mr. Lee indicated that the list of ten improvements found on pages 14 and 15 of the report would cost approximately $12 M, or $1.2 each year for ten years. Mr. Lee also indicated that the plan was 60% complete, and they were still working on an interface between the GIS System and the AS/400 which will allow for quicker recognition of repeat trouble areas, quicker dispatch of crews and better management of the work force, capital funding alternatives and an efficiency analysis of the system. The plan is attached and made part of the official record as Attachment B. A question and answer session followed. The effectiveness of sleeving existing sewer lines, the use of lift stations, and the major causes of infiltration were briefly discussed. 411) 3. Unfinished business from previous meeting A. Follow-up report from the meeting of August 14, 2000 (City Manager) City Manager Hanson reported the following additions to his written report: Noise Enclosures for Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment Plant • Reported the noise enclosures were delivered and needed concrete pads built before installation. He indicated that there would be an increase in noise when the temporary barriers were removed for installation of the concrete pads. Core City Project • Reported that the Public Hearing for the Core City Project would be held on Thursday, September 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach Elementary School. He indicated that notices of the meeting would be hand delivered to the core city residents • and would include a summary of the recommendations and a map. M S O E T C Minutes Page -4- t o Y August 28, 2000 ONEN SCOMMISSIONERS N D S O - 2000 -2001 Budget Adoption Process • Reported that the Commission had completed review of the budget and it would be on the agenda for first reading September 11, 2000. A schedule of changes to the proposed budget from the budget workshops was distributed. The proposed budget included a 4% across the board raise for all employees, no increase in tax rates, and an increase in water and sewer rates of approximately 8%, for a two year increase of approximately 14%, which would generate an additional $650,000 per year for capital projects. The schedule of changes is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment C. 4. Consent Agenda: A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports from Public Safety Department (City Manager) BEAVER X X BORNO X X MITCHELSON X Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A as presented. WATERS X MESERVE X • There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Committee Reports: There were no Committee Reports. 6. Action on Resolutions: There was no action on Resolutions. 7. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 5-00-33 Public Hearing and Final 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 Commissioner Borno explained his proposed changes to the Commission as follows: Change the annual salary of the Mayor from $12,000 to $10,000 and that of the Commissioners from $9,000 to $6,000, and reinstate the following subsections under Section 2-20: "(c) Effective August 1 each year the basic salary of the mayor-commissioner and city • commissioners shall be reviewed and increased if appropriate with the actions over the preceding year's economy," and"(d) This review and increase in basic salary does not negate an annual cost of living increase M S 0 E T C Minutes Page -5- I 0 Y August 28, 2000 ONEN • COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 that might be awarded each year to all City of Atlantic Beach employees." and delete "No current city commissioner nor the current mayor-commissioner shall receive a salary increase during his current term of office." BEAVER X X BORNO X Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 5-00-33 on final reading. W MITCHELSON X x WATERS X MESERVE X Amendment to the motion: Change the annual salary of the Mayor from $12,000 to $10,000 and that of the BEAVER X Commissioners from $9,000 to $6,000. and reinstate the BORNO X X following subsections under Section 2-20: "(c) Effective MITCHELSON X WATERS X X August 1 each year the basic salary of the mayor- MESERVE x commissioner and city commissioners shall be reviewed and increased if appropriate with the actions over the preceding year's economy," and "(d) This review and increase in basic salary does not negate an annual cost of living increase that might be awarded each year to all City of Atlantic Beach employees." and delete "No current city commissioner nor the current mayor-commissioner shall receive a salary increase during his current term of office." O Mayor Meserve opened the public hearing and the following people spoke: Pat Pillmore of 995 Camelia Street stated that she felt uncomfortable with the Commission voting themselves a pay increase. Juliette Sleeper of 700 Beach Avenue disapproved of any pay increase if the Commission was not going to hold the line on spending. Curtis Sanders of 2320 Barefoot Trace felt the Commission's salary should be in line with other cities of similar size with similar responsibilities.. There being no other comments for or against the proposed ordinance, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. BEAVER X Second Amendment to the motion: The pay raise will become BORNO X effective following the next Atlantic Beach General Election WITERSLSON X X WATERS X in the year 2001. MESERVE X X Mayor Meserve felt this would be a better effective date than • immediately or at the end of each Commissioner's term of office, and would prevent Commissioners serving at different rates of pay. M S O E Minutes Page -6- I o Y August 28, 2000 ONE N • COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 Discussion ensued and the City Commissioners agreed that the increases were warranted and in line with other Florida cities of similar size, and may provide an incentive to others to run for office. However, there were some differences of opinion regarding the effective date of the proposed salary increases Commissioner Mitchelson, responded to Juliette Sleeper's comments, and clarified what took place during the budget workshops to allow suggested items to be part of the city's balanced budget. There being no further discussion, the second amendment to the motion failed by a one to four vote with Mayor Meserve voting aye and Commissioners Beaver, Borno, Mitchelson and Waters voting nay. The first amendment to the motion carried by a three to two vote with Commissioners Beaver, Borno and Waters voting aye and Commissioner Mitchelson and Mayor Meserve voting nay. The main motion carried by a three to two vote with Commissioners Beaver, Borno and Waters voting aye and Commissioner Mitchelson and • Mayor Meserve voting nay. Commissioner Waters suggested consideration of two voting districts with three Commissioners serving at large to remedy the representation issue. B. Ordinance No. 45-00-15 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 20, TAXATION, SECTION 20-59, SCHEDULE OF FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BEAVER X BORNO X X Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 45-00-15 on first reading. MITCHELSON X WATERS X X Mayor Meserve indicated that the public hearing would take place ME SERVE X September 11, 2000. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 8. Miscellaneous Business: A. Approve the proposed policy relative to flag etiquette for the IPCity of Atlantic Beach (City Manager) . ` M S O E Minutes Page -7- T c I O Y August 28, 2000 ONE N • COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 Motion: Approve the proposed policy relative to flag etiquette. Discussion ensued and Commissioner Mitchelson felt it would be difficult to bring together the Commission to determine if the flag should be flown at half-staff for an employee or citizen and it was agreed that the Mayor, alone, should make this decision. Amendment to the motion: Change the last paragraph of BEAVER X page one of the policy to read "Any citizen as designated by BORNO X X the Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach." (It was the intent of MITCHELSON X X the Commission to have the Mayor, not the City Commission, WATERS x designate the appropriateness for flying the flag at half-staff for MESERVE x any city employee, as well as for any citizen). There was no further discussion and the amendment to the motion and the main motion carried unanimously. B. Approve the plat of Paradise Cove and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same (City Manager) BEAVER X X S BORNO X Motion: Approve the plat of Paradise Cove and authorize the MITCHELSON x x Mayor and City Clerk to sign the plat. WATERS X MESERVE X Mayor Meserve inquired concerning the recommendation to build only single family homes. Community Development Director Worley explained that the Developer, Bestcon, Inc., had submitted a letter stating that he had planned to build single family homes, but wished to retain the duplex zoning of the site in case it became impractical to build single family homes. It was further explained that the Community Development Board unanimously recommended that the Commission approve the proposed plat, but requested that the Commission urge Bestcon to construct only single family homes. Community Development Director Worley emphasized that it was not a condition for approval, but a recommendation to follow through on the statement. Paul Nichols, President of Bestcon, stated that he wished to construct single family homes in the 1,200 - 1,450 square foot range on the site. He indicated that he had been building west of Mayport Road for approximately three years and he would like this subdivision to be 0 similar to Hidden Cove. a M S O E T C Minutes Page -8- I o Y August 28, 2000 ONEN • COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 Commissioner Beaver inquired if the proposed plat had been before the Tree Board. Mr. Nichols indicated that the plat had been before the Tree Board, and the removal of trees for construction had already been completed. There was no more discussion and the motion carried unanimously. C. Authorize the lease of a copier under State Contract for the north end of City Hall (City Manager) BEAVER X X BORNO X X Motion: Authorize the lease of a copier under State Contract MITCHELSON X for the north end of City Hall. WATERS X MESERVE X There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. D. Authorize the city to pay health insurance premium increases for employees who elect dependent coverage, effective October 1, 2000 (City Manager) BEAVER X X Motion: Authorize the city to pay health insurance premium BORNO x MITCHELSON X • increases for employees who elect dependent coverage, WATERS x x effective October 1,2000 MESERVE X Commissioner Mitchelson expressed concern that this was part of the union contract bargaining process and he felt it inappropriate to approve it at this time since union contracts had not yet been approved. City Manager Hanson reported that it was an issue brought up during the Shade Meeting. However, it affects all city employees and should be dealt with as such, instead of with any one union. City Manager Hanson further stated it would not be referenced in the Public Works employees contract. Mayor Meserve commented on negotiations and agreed with City Manager Hanson that it affected all employees and would be funded as part of the budget process. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. E. Authorize the purchase of six lots located on West Plaza for use as an athletic field at a cost not to exceed $80,000 (City Manager) 110 S o C0 1 � 0 N S o N cOMN11SSl���Rs g X e-9- BEAVER X MinutesPage August 2g 2��� on W est ° located EON° of six lots exceed MIT purchase a cost not to WATERS an .at MESERVE Authorize the p . field athletic Motion:'Plaza for use as • pl had negotiates using Sg�'���� that Timmy John ay all of the relates c er Hanson plus he city would pa all f theood and long Jus believed needed on City Manag °f n$15,000,r'Hp belie it was priceofHanson selling p town• t and pointed out costs. City side of starting point Fest good 1 art anger peel become Commissioner om is the this was a g urn°felt a land swap Commis ei�could be used in the property rope otion carried unanimously available. Therel further COmments,the m There being n° 9. City Manager Reports: the written d there were no additions to City Manager Hanson indicate and City report. s from City Commissioners Reports andlor Request l0. • Attorney caller AT Commissioner Beaver One(now saver Com of Media reSentatiVe next meeting to hat many Requested that a representative at the indicates • and T Broadband)be service. He our or non- existent to customer with him concerning p questions d spoken constituents ha p d cons ice. flyover an existent$er" irrigation plan for the fly Reported he had reviewed the irrig • • was a good plan if followed• stated it gorno recognition be brought Connjnissioner s for employee Requested that the form for approval. • Commission Nations Weekly before the an article in The would elirr re arcing legislation which Expressed concern wa pending tated therematters(Private should re t which s concerning z°ning 1 authority 1999). He felt thattterf f re loca f this ma Implementations Act ° concerning to local representatives con • M S O E Minutes Page -10- 1 O v August 28, 2000 ONE N COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 Commissioner Mitchelson • Reported he would be attending the annual conference for Beaches and Shore Preservation September 13-15th and would bring back as much information as possible regarding the city's beach renourishment project. • Felt the city should reconsider passage of a sea turtle ordinance and that Mort Hanson should be present at a meeting to answer questions. Mayor Meserve requested that the Mr. Hanson be present at the next meeting. Commissioner Waters • Reported that he had witnessed a recent sea turtle hatching, and supported protection of the turtles. • Relative to a recent request for"No Parking" signs on 11th Street, ID he requested consideration of painting the "No Parking" signs on the pavement if the request is honored.. • Felt the city had an obligation to keep the beach opened to the public. • Reported on the number of cars operating without tail lights in the city and requested that the Police Department look into this. Mayor Meserve • Reported he had received a letter from Councilman Mitch Kinsey of Jacksonville Beach requesting that the city participate in a joint venture with Jacksonville Beach and donate $2,500 toward installation of lighting for multi-purpose athletic field at Beaches Baptist Hospital. He indicated that the City of Jacksonville Beach would maintain the field and Atlantic Beach residents would not be charged an out of district fee. It was the consensus of the Commission to make the contribution to the City of Jacksonville Beach. fi) Utility Director Donna Kaluzniak • Gave an informative powerpoint presentation concerning M S O E T C Minutes Page -11- I o Y August 28, 2000 ONE N • Insituform Technologies, Inc. Core City Sanitary Sewer COMMISSIONERS N D S 0 Improvements Project. Ms. Kaluzniak explained the process to make the sewer pipe which is cured in place and showed photographs of various steps in the process. There being no further discussion or business to come before the Commission,the Mayor declared the mee in. adjourned at 9:35 p.m. %IA *` -serve Mayo\acres sing Officer ATTEST: Maureen King Certified Municipal CI •