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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
November 13, 1995
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1995
2. Recognition of Visitors:
Unfinished Business:
* A. Discussion and related action in connection with the 16th Street dune overwalk
(Commissioner Rosenbloom)
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.
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works Status Report (Bob Kosoy)
B. Acknowledge receipt of Building Dept. Report for October 1995
C. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Report for October 1995
D. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Dept. Facilities Usage Report for October
1995
E. Authorize purchase of van for the Police Department pursuant to the specifications
of Bid No. 9495-25 from Regency Dodge, at a cost of$17,884.00
4 Action on Ordinances:
A. Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 35-95-10 providing for the re-
financing of a balloon payment on the outstanding City Hall loan to the First Municipal
Loan Council
B. Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 15-95-7 providing initial authorization
for the issuance of not to exceed $24,500,000 utilities system revenue bonds
* AMENDED AGENDA - Item previously listed as 6A is now included under Unfinished
Business
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5. New Business:
A. Public hearing and action on a request for a Use-by-Exception filed by
Richard Bell to operate an office for Richard Bell Building Contractor in his
home at 1952 Beachside Court (George Worley)
B. Acceptance of low bid of Beach Construction Company, Inc., in the amount
of$680,000.00 for Water Treatment Plant #3 Improvements, pursuant to Bid No.
9495-16 (Bob Kosoy)
C. Reconsideration of appointment of Mayor Pro Tem (Commissioner Rosenbloom)
6. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
7. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City
Clerk
Adjournment
*AMENDED AGENDA - Item previously listed as 6A is now included under Unfinished
Business
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.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD,
AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1995 v V
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PRESENT: Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor T T
John Meserve E E
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Tim Reed
Steve Rosenbloom
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioners M S
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AND: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager I O Y
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney NAME OF ON EN
Maureen King, City Clerk COMMRS. N D S 0 {�
The meetingwas called to order byMayor Fletcher. The invocation was
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followed by the pledge to the flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of
November 7, 1995
MESERVE X X
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of (REED X
November 7, 1995 ROSENBLOOM X I 1
SHAUGHNESSY X X
FLETCHER X
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
2. Recognition of Visitors_
J. P. Marchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, requested that curb and gutters be
installed at Sherry Drive when paving took place, to which the Mayor
explained all infrastructure projects would be addressed at one time and that
the city would explore whether or not to include curb and gutters at Sherry
Drive.
Arlene Cox, representing Cloister Condominium Association, requested use
of the Commission Chambers to hold association meetings, to which the
Mayor responded that if the Chambers was available the Association would
be able to hold their meetings and he asked Ms. Cox to coordinate this with
Maureen King, City Clerk.
Unfinished Business:
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A. Discussion and related action in connection with the 16th
Street overwalk
Commissioner Rosenbloom reviewed recent action that had transpired
relative to the 16th Street overwalk and he asked that the matter be
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discussed. Reference was made to the minutes of August 28, 1995 at which
time the Commission voted not to spend more than a total estimated cost of
$25,900.00. Reference was also made to an agreement dated November 2,
1995, that was reached between Nancy Gay, current renter of property
adjacent to the walkover, Commissioner Shaughnessy, and Kim Leinbach,
City Manager, which indicated the City would assume some additional
work. Commissioner Rosenbloom felt that since the Commission had
indicated their intent not to spend additional money on the project, that the
Commission should have been notified relative to negotiation of the
agreement with the Gays.
Commissioner Shaughnessy explained she had responded to a citizen
complaint. She indicated the agreement negotiated between the Gays was
done in concert with Bob Kosoy, Public Works Director, and Kim
Leinbach, City Manager.
A discussion ensued concerning whether or not staff would go over the
budget of$25,900.00 if the agreement with Mr. & Mrs. Gay was honored.
During discussion it was felt staff would not be able to honor the agreement
and stay within budget. When asked if the agreement was legal, Alan
Jensen, City Attorney, explained if the owner of the property did not sign the
agreement it was not binding. He added the only agreement the City
Manager would be allowed to sign that would be binding would be within
the boundary set by the Commission at its meeting of August 28, 1995
($25,900.00).
MESERVE X
Motion: Commission does not accept the agreement with REED X X
Mr. & Mrs. Gay, and staff is not authorized to do further ROSENBLOOM X X
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work pursuant to that agreement LETC
FHNESSY X
LETCHER X
It was felt by Commissioners that staff needed to have direction as to how
to complete the project. A discussion ensued concerning what would be the
most economical method to complete the project, and Bob Kosoy explained
the most economical method was as follows: with reference to the wall
running north and south where the boards were on the outside, and the wall
running east and west where the boards were on the outside, continue
constructing the boards on the outside; with reference to the wall running
east and west where the boards are on the inside, leave the boards on the
inside alone. When asked his opinion on how much it would cost to finish
the project Bob Kosoy indicated it would take approximately $1,000 in
material and less than $2,000 in labor to complete the project..
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The question was called on the motion not to accept the agreement with Mr.
& Mrs. Gay and to do no further work pursuant to the agreement. Roll call
vote resulted in 3-2 with Commissioner Shaughnessy and Mayor Fletcher
voting nay. The motion carried.
Motion: Approve modification of$3,500.00 to finish the MESERVE X X
16th Street dune overwalk subsequent to the owner's REED X
consent for city workers to enter on their property; ROSENBLOOM X X
subject to having property owners deed right-of-way or a FLETCHERSSY X
FLETCHER X
few inches of property to the city if the boards of the
project encroach on owner's property. The City
• Manager and the Public Works Director will work with
Mr. & Mrs. Gay to complete the project. In the event the
existing concrete block wall should collapse it will be
replaced at the owner's expense
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works Status Report
B. Acknowledge receipt of Building Dept. Report for October 1995
C. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Report for October
1995
D. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Dept. Facilities Usage Report
for October 1995
E. Authorize purchase of van for the Police Department pursuant
to the specifications of Bid No. 9495-25 from Regency Dodge, at
a cost of$17,884.00
MESERVE X X
Motion: Accept Consent Agenda and approve those items REED X X
requiring action ROSENBLOOM X
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q g SHAUGHNESSY X
FLETCHER X
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 35-95-10 - First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REFINANCING OF A
BALLOON PAYMENT ON THE OUTSTANDING CITY HALL
LOAN TO THE FIRST MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL AND
FINANCING CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY;
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AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF NOT EXCEEDING
$1,200,000 FOR THAT PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY
OF A PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF NOT EXCEEDING$1,200,000 TO EVIDENCE THE
OBLIGATION OF THE CITY TO REPAY SAME; FIXING THE
FORM, DATE, MATURITY, AND INTEREST RATE WITH
RESPECT TO SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING FURTHER OFFICIAL
ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY OF SUCH
NOTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Fletcher presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 35-95-10.
MESERVE X
Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 35-95-10 on REED X
first reading and set public hearing on November 27, ROSENBLOOM X X
1995 SHAUGHNESSY X X
FLETCHER X
Following a brief discussion the question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. Ordinance 15-95-7 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING INITIAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $24,500,000 UTILITIES SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1996, OF THE CITY TO FINANCE
THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S
WATER, SEWER,AND STORM WATER UTILITIES; PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS FROM THE NET
REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE CITY'S WATER, SEWER AND
OTHER MONEYS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF
COVENANTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FIXING OF RATES, FEES,
AND CHARGES AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH
SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Fletcher presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 15-95-7, said
ordinance having been posted in accordance with Charter requirements. He
opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the
audience.
Alan Potter, 374 Second Street, read from a statement dated November
13, 1995, which he passed out to the Commission. (attached hereto and
made a part hereof- Exhibit A), which outlined an alternate plan to borrow
money from Barnett Bank.
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The following people spoke concerning the city adopting Ordinance No. 15-
95-7: J. P. Marchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, William McGee, 1831 Selva
Marina Drive, Curtis Sanders, 2320 Barefoot Trace, Dorothy Kerber, 365
1st Street NeFt1 Bob Gray, 2440 Mayport Road, Julian Gregory, 1062
Ocean Boulevard, Ruth Gregg, 905 Sailfish Drive, William Gulliford, 75
Beach Avenue, Dezmond Waters, 1835 Seminole Road, Hugh Matthews,
2261 Oceanwalk Drive, and Mike Borno, 223 Oceanforest Drive. Some
of the concerns expressed were as follows:
. . .the Commission was urged to consider Alan Potter's suggestion;
. . .it was felt that if the bonds were approved the city might not have any
capacity for future borrowing;
. . .concern was expressed as to how the city would pay future payments if it
did not receive sufficient revenues;
. . . the city was urged to delay action in light of the complexity of the
matter.
Other comments in favor of adopting Ordinance No. 15-95-7 were as
follows::
. . .it was felt if the city did not move forward to address its problems
Environmental Protection Agency fines might be levied against the city;
. . .it was felt that all the projects were of a critical nature and needed to be
addressed.
. . .it was pointed out that interest rates were favorable at the present time.
Since no one wished to speak further the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 15-95-7 on its final REED X
reading ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUGHNESSY X
A discussion ensued relative to adopting the ordinance versus pursuing a FLETCHER X X
bank loan. Alan Potter advised he had spoken with representatives of
Barnett Bank and they had indicated a willingness to work with the city. It
was explained if the city decided to pursue a bank loan new Request for
Proposals would have to be issued. With reference to the possibility of
pursuing a bank loan for a shorter term, it was felt that the City would have
to delete one/third of the projects. It was felt that adoption of the bond
issue would give the City greater flexibility than a shorter term loan.
Following discussion it was the consensus of commissioners that all the
projects were of a critical nature and that none of the projects should be
eliminated. It was felt that the best option would be to accept the
recommendations of the financial advisor and begin work on the city's
infrastructure immediately.
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Robert Freeman, Squire, Sanders&Dempsey, advised that adoption of
Ordinance 15-95-7 would not commit the city to the actual borrowing of
money, which would take place approximately in January, 1996. Mr.
Freeman indicated that the record should reflect that Sun Bank had
submitted a better proposal than Barnett Bank.
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
At this time there was a brief recess from 9:35 p. m. until 9:55 p. m.
5. New Business:
A. Public hearing and action on a request for a Use-by-Exception
filed by Richard Bell to operate an office for Richard Bell
Building Contractor in his home at 1952 Beachside Court
George Worley, City Planner, explained Richard Bell desired to conduct the
office portion on his contracting business from his home at the above
address. Only telephone and other typical office work would take place at
the resident. No outside storage was proposed, and no heavy construction
equipment would be parked at the residence. Mr. Worley reported home
occupations of this nature were permitted by Exception in residential zoning
districts.
Mr. Worley advised that based upon the applicants expressed intent to
comply with Section 24-159 of the code, the Community Development
Board recommended approval subject to the conditions of Section 24-159
(Section 24-159 attached herewith and made a part hereof- Exhibit B) .
Mayor Fletcher opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments
from the audience.
Since no one wished to speak Mayor Fletcher closed the public hearing.
Motion: Grant Use-by-Exception to Richard Bell to MESERVE X
operate an office for"Richard Bell Building Contractor" REED X X
in his home at 1952 Beachside Court subject to the ROSENBLOOM X x
SHAUGHNESSY X
conditions of Section 24-159 of the Code (Section 24-159 FLETCHER X
attached herewith and made a part hereof- Exhibit B)
Following brief discussion the question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
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B. Acceptance of low bid of Beach Construction Company, Inc. In
the amount of$680,000.00 for Water Treatment Plant#3
Improvements, pursuant to Bid No. 9495-16
Mayor Fletcher advised staff wished to withdraw this item from the
agenda
C. Reconsideration of appointment of Mayor Pro Tern
Commissioner Rosenbloom indicated he did not feel that adequate
information had been given to the new commissioners regarding the duties of
Mayor Pro Tem. He read from"Roberts Rules of Order" regarding the
Chairperson being impartial, and he felt the Mayor was not being impartial
when, at the last meeting, he made a nomination for the position of Mayor
Pro Tem.
MESERVE X
Motion: Reconsider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem REED X X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
Under discussion, Mayor Fletcher referred to the City's Charter and FLETCHER X
indicated that as an elected official, the Mayor had a responsibility to the
citizens, and thus, he felt it was appropriate for him to make motions and
debate motions. It was felt by Commissioner Meserve that the appointment
was voted on very rapidly before new commissioners realized what had
occurred. Mayor Fletcher explained the discussion of the upcoming
appointment had been brought up at a workshop prior to the meeting.
Following discussion, the question was called on the motion to reconsider
appointment of Mayor Pro Tern and the motion carried on a vote of 4 - 1
with Commissioner Shaughnessy voting nay.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Nominate Commissioner Rosenbloom as Mayor REED X X
Pro Tem ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUGHNESSY X
Mayor Fletcher explained under the rules the existing nominee, FLETCHER X
Commissioner Shaughnessy, was still nominated for the position of Mayor
Pro Tem.
A discussion ensued regarding the qualifications of Commissioners
Shaughnessy and Rosenbloom.
Following discussion, the question was called on the appointment of
Commissioner Shaughnessy as Mayor Pro Tem and the vote resulted in
2-3 with Commissioners Meserve, Reed, and Rosenbloom voting nay.
The motion failed.
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The question was called on the motion to appoint Commissioner
Rosenbloom as Mayor Pro Tern and the vote resulted in a vote of 3-2 with
Commissioner Shaughnessy and Mayor Fletcher voting nay. The motion
carried.
6. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
Kim Leinbach, City Manager, recommended renewing the City's health
insurance contract for an additional year with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, since
they had not raised their rates, and the Commission concurred.
Alan Jensen, City Attorney, bid farewell to Kim Leinbach. He indicated Mr.
Leinbach was the most professional, educated City Manager he had ever
worked with and he praised Mr. Leinbach's service on behalf of the City.
Commissioner Rosenbloom wished Mr. Leinbach well in his new endeavor.
He invited everyone to the Beaches Historical Slide Show which would take
place December 14, 15 and 16, 1995 at the Adele Grage Community Center.
Commissioner Reed complimented Mr. Leinbach on his career at Atlantic
Beach. He inquired when appointments of Commissioners as liaison to
various boards would take place.
Commissioner Shaughnessy wished Mr. Leinbach good luck in his future
career. She suggested placing liaison assignments on the next city
commission agenda. She announced she had been appointed to serve on the
Florida League of Cities board.
Commissioner Meserve complimented Kim Leinbach on his past endeavors
as City Manager. He asked that a workshop be held for the purpose of
discussing the relationship between staff and the Commission, and to set
forth rules of conduct and operation for commission members.
Mayor Fletcher set a meeting for Monday,November 20,1995 at 6:00 p.m.
to discuss the relationship between staff and the Commission, and the role of
the Commission. He asked the City Clerk to place liaison appointments on
the next agenda. He indicated presently there was an appointment to be
filled for a commission member to attend bid awards.
Mayor Fletcher complimented Dave Simanoff, Beaches Leader, for his
excellent and fair style of reporting city news. He indicated he felt Mr.
Simanoff was one of the best reporters he had worked with and he wished
Mr. Simanoff good luck on his new endeavor. Several people from the
audience also complimented Mr. Simanoff
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There being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:40
p.m.
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ALAN W. POTTER, SR.
374 Second Street
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
November 13, 1995
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
ATTN: Mr. Lyman Fletcher, Mayor-Commissioner
Ms. Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner
Mr. John Meserve, Commissioner
Mr. Tim Reed, Commissioner
Mr. Steve Rosenbloom, Commissioner
Re: Proposed $24,500,000 Revenue Bond Issue -- Resolution 95-33
Dear Commissioners:
I am ALAN W. POTTER, SR., 374 Second Street. I have been a resident of Atlantic Beach for a
period of thirty-seven years.
During this period, I have served on the Zoning and Planning Board, the Code Enforcement Board,
and the Water and Sewer Committee.
My years of continuous residency in Atlantic Beach, along with my service on appointed boards and
committees,clearly identifies and confirms my standing for speaking on the public issue being heard
at this time.
For the record, I am a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. I have been licensed
by the State for forty years and have been actively engaged in the practice of Civil Engineering,with
a specialty of land development (i.e., water, sewer, storm drainage and paving) for the full forty
years.
Also, for the record, I have been presented to and accepted as an "expert" in civil engineering by
Federal District Courts, by Florida Circuit Courts, by the Florida Division of Administrative
Hearings, and by the Florida Public Service Commission.
Additionally, I have been engaged in the ownership, design, financing, construction and operation
of water and sewer utilities systems for a period in excess of thirty years.
ALAN W. POTTER, SR.
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In my opinion, my record of experience in the water and sewer utilities industry qualifies me to
discuss the issue before the City Commission and to provide information worthy of your
consideration.
As a member of the Atlantic Beach Water and Sewer Committee, I was instrumental in creating the
"$10,000,000 Line of Credit Loan"with the Barnett Bank. This Line of Credit Loan was executed
only twenty-nine months ago and,to date, has not been fully utilized. The "closing costs" charged
by the Barnett Bank were only $51,000. The interest rate is only 5.35% on the outstanding
principal.
The Barnett Bank loan agreement provides for issuance of additional loans by the Barnett Bank
and/or other lenders. Importantly, the Barnett loan provides for the use of pledged utility surplus
revenues for utility system repairs, replacements and improvements.
The loan agreement calls for amortization of the $10,000,000 principal over twelve years beginning
July 1996. The Barnett Loan provides for the following:
PRINCIPAL ANNUAL TOTAL (12 Years) TOTAL (12 Years)
ITEM___ AMOUNT PAYMENT___ PAYMENTS_ _INTEREST
Barnett
Loan $10,000,000 $1,126,034 $13,512,417 $3,512,417
Please note that the total interest to be paid is only 35% of the principal amount borrowed.
The Barnett Bank loan is a very friendly loan from a very friendly bank.
The resolution before the City Commission is for the issuance of$24,500,000. of Revenue Bonds,
at an estimated interest rate of 6.00%, payable over a thirty year period.
The issuance costs of this revenue bond issue (all up-front and off the top) will be approximately
$1,000,000. The issuance cost will be paid by Atlantic Beach to the bond underwriters, the bond
attorneys,the bond insurance company,the accountants, and the consulting engineers. Additionally,
there will be fees paid to the fiscal agents.
It is this resolution and the associated revenue bond issue, and the costly bond issuance expense,
that I oppose and respectfully request that the City Commission reject.
ALAN W. POTTER, SR.
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In support of my position, I submit that the Revenue bond proposal consists of the following:
PRINCIPAL ANNUAL (P&I) TOTAL(30 Years) TOTAL(30 Years)
ITEM AMOUNT PAYMENT PAYMENTS INTEREST
Barnett Bank
Loan Payoff $10,000,000. $719,472. $21,584,160. $11,584,160.
A.B. Capital
Improvements $12,000,000. $863.366. $25,900,992. $13.900,992.
A.B. Surplus
Borrowing $ 2,500,000. $179,868. $ 5,396,040. $ 2,896.040.
SUMMARY $24,500,000. $1,762,706. $52,881.192. $28,381,192.
Please note that the total interest to be paid for using 30-year Revenue Bonds is 115% of the
principal amount borrowed.
The Revenue Bond route is a very unfriendly and costly road to travel.
There may be those among us who will say that I have no alternative plan to the resolution being
considered. Quite the contrary, my proposal, which is a money saving compromise, suggests the
following:
1. Utilize Barnett Bank financing to restructure the existing Line of Credit Loan from
$10,000,000 to $18,000,000., and, to extend the term of the Line of Credit Loan from 12-
years to 15-years.
2. Economic conditions for borrowers (measured against the 30-year Treasury Bills rate)
indicates that the 5.35%interest rate would remain unchanged.
3. Payments required to retire a 15-year $18,000,000 debt(if fully disbursed)would be:
ANNUAL PAYMENT $ 1,740,000.
TOTAL PAYMENTS (15 Years) $26,100,000.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL (15 Years) $18,000,000.
TOTAL INTEREST(15 Years) $ 8,100,000.
RATIO: INTEREST/PRINCIPAL 45%
ALAN W. POTTER, SR.
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I respectfully suggest that the proposed Capital Improvements Plan should be revisited and a priority
established that covers only $8,000,000 of"new money" to be borrowed.
Importantly, front foot assessments for new"first-time" utility work in the Beach avenue area will
provide funds and will reduce the debt obligation by approximately $800,000.
Accomplishment of surveys, engineering plans, regulatory permitting, bidding, and construction
work will consume at least three years; maybe four or five years.
During the next several years, non-utility demands on the water and sewer revenues can be reduced,
proper front-foot assessments for new facilities established, and other business-like efforts
introduced. If this is accomplished, the lower priority utility work can be returned to the
construction schedule
If so,the water and sewer utilities can be placed on a proper"pay as you go" basis and the business
mistakes of the past put to rest.
In summary,the proposed 30-year Revenue Bond Issue proposal is an unnecessary, unwise proposal
that will waste, via interest on debt, as much as $20,000,000 of funds rightfully belonging to the
citizens of Atlantic Beach, the Buccaneer Area, and the Oak Harbor area.
Restated,you have the opportunity and the duty to save $20,000,000 of interest for the benefit of the
citizens.
The citizens of our community deserve that the City Commission reject Resolution No. 95-33.
Respectfully,
Ala W. Potter, Sr.
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/.ONIN(; AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS § 24-159
Sec. 24-159. Home occupations.
Intent. To recognize the need for people to conduct small-scale home occupations, which
are incidental to the primary use of the residence, while preserving the character of residen-
tial neighborhoods and minimizing traffic and nonresidential disturbances.
(a) A home occupation that is solely used for the purpose of receiving phone calls and
keeping business records in connection with any profession or occupation or any business
activity of a sedentary nature, as listed in (7) below, shall be permitted in all residential
districts and shall require a "convenience license." Service occupations including, but not
limited to beauty salon/barber (limited to one operator), carpenters, minor contractors doing
remodeling or home repairs, wall papering, floor covering or tile work, cosmetic sales, pet
grooming, repairmen (household appliances), travel agents, painters, window cleaners, and
maid or lawn service,shall also be permitted,provided no more than one vehicle is used in the
business and the applicant can meet all other conditions provided herein. The following
occupations shall not be permitted as home occupations: Escort/introduction service, massage
therapist, welding, vehicle repair, manufacturing such as cabinet making, or upholstering.
Home occupations shall not be permitted in areas which are restricted by deed when such
documents are recorded in the public records of Duval County and on file with the city clerk of
the City of Atlantic Beach. All other business activities shall be restricted to the commercial
districts. The following regulations shall apply to home occupations:
(1) The address of the home occupation shall not appear in the telephone book, on
letterhead, checks or any type of advertising.
(2) No one other than immediate family members residing on the premises shall be
involved in the occupation. There shall be a limit of one license per person, and no
more than two(2)licenses per household.The home occupation shall be nontransferable.
(3) All business activities conducted on the licensed premises shall be conducted entirely
within the dwelling. There shall be no outside storage or outside use of equipment or
materials.
(4) No more than one (1) room of the dwelling shall be used to conduct the occupation,
provided the area of that room does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total
living area of the dwelling.
(5) No external sign or evidence that the dwelling is being used for the home occupation
shall be allowed.
(6) There shall be no pedestrian or vehicular traffic, noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors
or electrical interference as a result of the home occupation.
(7) The following are typical occupations that are acceptable as home occupations: Ac-
countant, architect, artist, attorney, bookkeeper, consultant, auctioneer, seamstress
or tailor, insurance agent, music instructor, photographer, piano tuner, real estate
agent, secretarial services, telephone answering service, hobby/crafts (not involving
heavy equipment).
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(8) If at any time there is a complaint of noncompliance of the above which is sustained,
the convenience license shall be revoked.
(b) Home occupations existing at the time this section is adopted will comply substan-
tially with the standards of this section on or before April 1, 1990.
(Ord. No. 90-82-74, § 2(I1I, H, 8), 7-26-82; Ord. No. 90-88-138, § 1, 3-27-89; Ord. No. 90-89-146,
§ 1, 8-28-89)
Sec. 24-160. Miniwarehouses.
The business commonly known as miniwarehouses shall be utilized for the sole purpose of
storage of tangible personal property.
(Ord. No. 95-79-18, § 2, 10-8-79)
Sec. 24-161. Off-street parking and loading.
(a) General Minimum off-street vehicular parking spaces shall be provided at the time of
the construction of any main building for the uses described in this section.The facilities shall
be arranged for convenient access and safety of pedestrians and vehicles; shall be paved,
adequately drained and maintained in a dustproof condition; shall provide barriers when
located at the perimeter of the lot to prevent encroachment on to adjacent property;and when
lighted, lights shall be directed away from adjacent property. Parking areas and driveways
shall not obstruct storm water drainage swales, guttering, etc.
(b) Plans required A plan shall be submitted with the application for a building permit
for any building requiring off-street parking and loading with accurate dimensions for park-
ing and loading spaces, access aisles and driveways and location of parking and loading in
relationship to the buildings or uses to be served.
(c) Measurement Where floor area determines the amount of off-street parking and
loading required, the floor area of a building shall be the sums of the gross horizontal area of
every floor of the building, using exterior wall dimensions. In places of public assembly in
which occupants utilize benches,pews or similar seating,each twenty-four(24)lineal inches of
such seating shall be considered one (1) seat. When computations result in requirement of a
fractional space, a fraction equal to or more than one-half shall require a full space.
(d) Uses not specifically mentioned Requirements for off-street parking and loading for
uses not specifically mentioned in this section shall be the same as required for the most
similar to the one sought, it being the intent of this article to require all uses to provide
off-street parking and loading.
(e) Location:
(1) Parking spaces for dwellings shall be located on the same property with main build-
ing to be served, where feasible.
(2) Parking spaces for other uses shall be provided on the same lot or not more than four
hundred(400)feet away.
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