09-06-94 v MINUTES OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING AS A
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM AT 4:00 PM ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1994.
Present: J. Dezmond Waters, III, Mayor Pro Tem
Suzanne Shaughnessy, City Commissioner
Robert G. Weiss, City Commissioner
Also: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager
James R. Jarboe, Deputy City Manager
Ann Meuse, Finance Director
Jeri Benjamin, Accountant
David Thompson, Police Chief
Maureen King, City Clerk
Absent: Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor
Steven M. Rosenbloom, City Commissioner
The meeting, which was being held to continue discussions relative
to the city' s operating budget for FY 1994/95, was called to order
by Mayor Pro Tem Waters.
Mayor Pro Tem Waters suggested the possibility of selling a pie-
shaped piece of property owned by the city and using the funds to
offset the cost of the proposed purchase of the Tresca property,
and Commissioner Weiss felt that a swapping of properties could be
negotiated with Mr. Tresca.
Discussion ensued relative to the proposed beautification of the
Selva Marina Drive median and Commissioner Weiss felt sprigging the
median would be much cheaper than laying sod. It was felt,
however, that water should be available before any funds are
expended for landscaping, and Bob Kosoy felt water could be
installed for approximately $10, 000. Jim Jarboe felt a maintenance
contract would be needed to determine who would be responsible for
maintenance, and for what period of time. Commissioner Weiss felt
Selva Marina homeowners may be willing to make donations to this
project.
Discussion ensued and it was agreed to defer acquisition of land
for expansion of the water plant on Mayport Road and replacement of
the 2" water mains in Oak Harbor and use those funds, instead, to
complete the installation of the touch pad meters during the next
fiscal year. With reference to the capital improvement projects,
Ann Meuse felt the city should seek the services of a financial
advisor to advise regarding borrowing.
It was agreed to include $2,000 to match donations for
beautification projects.
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Commissioner Shaughnessy requested that, if possible, $45, 000 be
included to hire and equip a motorcycle officer for traffic
control. Chief Thompson indicated studies had indicated there was
not a significant speeding problem in Atlantic Beach.
The City Manager indicated he had granted the 2% increase approved
by the City Commission for non-union employees and recommended
granting the same increase to department heads. The commissioners
concurred and indicated they would like to keep the pay plans of
all groups of employees, both union and non-union, as consistent as
possible.
Discussion ensued regarding the computer upgrades requested by the
City Clerk. Maureen King indicated additional occupational license
revenues would be generated as a result of the recently adopted
ordinance and it was agreed to use these funds for the upgrades
requested.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at
6:05 PM.
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