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03-12-73 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AGENDA March 12, 1973 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes of February 26, 1973 4. Recognition of Visitors 5. Correspondence - Lt. Gov. Tom Adams 6. Resolution No. 73-12 Lots 276, 261, 268, & 269 - Saltair 7. B. B. McCormick & Sons - Final Payment E. Hotel Reservation - Application for P.U.D. Public Hearing 9. Marie Rooks - Re: Child Care - 355-10th St. 10. Emergency Sewer Repairs - Mayport Road 11 Tennis Court Repairs 12. City Clerk 13. Chief of Police 14. Supt. Public Works 15. City Manager 16. Commissioners 17. Mayor 18. Adjourn MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1973, AT 8:00 P . M. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner L. W. Minton, Jr. R. R. Rosborough, II F. W. Fogg D. W. Speed, Commissioners AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager Gloria June Knight, Acting City Clerk ABSENT: Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton, followed by tha pledge to the flag. The minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1973 were approved Flri written.. Mayor Howell recognized visitors and called for any business from the floor not on the agenda. There was none. The following bid was presented to the City Commission: Ellis K. Phelps & Company, Winter Park, Florida One (1) Model 15C5 Comminutor Total Sum, F.O.B. Factory with freight allowed . . . $4, 893.00 Commissioner Minton moved that the bid for a Comminutor be awarded to Ellis K. Phelps & Company in the amount of $4, 693 .00 from Account No. 2052 Sewer Plant Construction. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Speed and carried. Mayor Howell read in full a letter from Lieutenant Governor Tom Adams. The Lieutenant Governor presented to the City of Atlantic Beach a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of the City' s contributions to the enhancement of Florida ' s enviroment. Tom Adams stated that the people of Florida should respect and appreciate the good example the City of Atlantic Beach has set in their efforts to- wards abatement of pollution resulting from municipal sewage. MINUTES MARCH 32, 1973 PAGE TWO Mayor Howell presented and read Resolution No. 73-12 levying and imposing special conditions for the removal, suppression or abate- ment of a dangerous unsafe, dilapidated or unsantitary structure, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6 of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, against Lots 276, 263., 268 and 269 Saltair Subdivision. Commissioner Fogg moved for passage of said resolution, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried. Copy of Resolution No. 73-12 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Howell stated the City has received Change Order No. 3 from B. B. McCormick & Sons, Inc. on the paving and drainage facilities Selva Marina Subdivision, Unit No. 8, City of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Previous value of Contract, including Change No. 1 and No. 2 $55,460.50 Decrease in Contract value by this change order $ 1, 230.00 Net Contract Value $54, 230.50 After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Speed and carried that the reduction in price of $1, 230 .00 be approved on Change Order No. 3 from B. B. McCormick & Sons, Inc. At this time, Mayor Howell called on Mr. Butts to make his presenta- tion on his application for P .U.D. Hotel Reservation. Mr. Butts stated he would like to construct a condominium consisting of 66 units not to exceed three stories in height with approximately 2.6 parking spaces. There will be only one access to the property; Tenth Street and a lock gate at the southern end of his property at Beach Avenue for emergency use. Mr. Butts presented copies of his proposed prelirinary plans to the City Commission. Mayor Howell declared the meeting open for a Public Hearing. David Sikes, David Bundy, Pete Mylkes and other opponents of the development questioned the City' s ability to provide adequate sewer, water and garbage service. Mayor Howell stated that on all of the above questions the City has adequate service. The Mayor also ex- plained that under the present zoning, which is A-1 , provides for hotels or motels. The density of this proposed condominium will be less than 17.5 per acre. At this time, Mayor Howell called on Mr. R. L. Wardrep, Chairman of the Advisory Planning Board for his comments. Mr. Wardrep stated the Advisory Planning Board has studied this proposed condominium and considering zoning they felt this was the best usage of the land. Several citizens asked the MINUTES MARCH 12, 1973 PAGE THREE question as to whether or not the City of Atlantic Beach could purchase the property. Commissioner Speed stated that the City of Atlantic Beach is not in the business of making land speculations. There being no further discussion, Mayor Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried to approve Mr. Butts ' request for P .U.D. for the remainder of part of Hotel Reservation. Mayor Howell reminded Mr. Butts that even though the plans have been approved, they are still subject to certain things; placement of garbage, etc. Any changes from what was originally proposed must be approved by the City Commission. The next order of business was a request from Marie Rooks of 355 Tenth Street to care for small children in her home between the hours of 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Mrs. Rooks presented the City Commiss- ion a petition signed by the citizens in her neighborhood stating they had no objections. Mayor Howell stated that under the ordi- nance of Residence A zoning you are allowed to conduct this type of operation provided you have the approval of the City Commission. Commissioner Rosborough moved, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City Commission approve Mrs. Marie Rooks request to keep children in her home during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. subject to approval of the Board of Health and the other necessary boards with a maximum limit of five children. Mr. Vogel presented to the City Commission an invoice from Jax Utilities Construction Company and requested Commission approval for payment. This was an emergency repair that could not wait until the next Commission Meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried that the invoice in the amount of $1, 285. 13 to Jax Utilities Construction Company, Inc. be approved for payment from Account No. 801. Mr. Vogel stated that a couple of years ago we installed concrete tennis courts and since that time we have learned that concrete is not the best thing to build tennis courts. The City has an estimate of approximately $1, 125.00 to put a new surface on the last tennis court constructed. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Speed and carried to re-surface the tennis court at Jack Russell Park; the money to be used from Account No. 9-1012 . Mayor Howell instructed Mr. Vogel and Mr. Hilliard to look into the possibilities of constructing more tennis courts east of the present courts and bring this information back to the City Commission. MINUTES MARCH 12, 1973 PAGE FOUR Gloria June Knight presented and read in full Resolution No. 73-13 expressing the heartfelt gratitude of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida and the citizens of Atlantic Beach to the Honorable Adele S. Grage. Commissioner Fogg moved for passage of said resolution, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried. Copy of Resolution No. 73-13 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Howell stated that the City Commission had received a copy of the Audit for 1972 and was pleased that the City of Atlantic Beach is in a sound financial position. There being no further business Mayor Howell declared the meeting adjourned. r l /Xr / / 'X�liam - . Hewell, Mayor ATTEST: )472e42,9-7g---__;<? Gloria Ju Knight Acting City Clerk (SEAL) REScLUTION NO. 73-12 h r••• +-4,?rr ion I. VV IN4 AND IMPOSING SPECIAL CONDITIONS • FOK THE RtMOVAL, buc4,KESCION f,k ABATEMENT OF A DANGEROUS UNSAFE, DILAPIDATED OR UNS:,NITARY STRUCTURE, PURSUANT TO F THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NC. 25-67-6 OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY THAT IS HEREBY DECLARED TO PE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, S.:ECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that he certain structure, occurrence or condition upon that certain r•Yonerty described as: Lots 276, 261, 268 % 269 Block Known as Saltair (StreetAddress) Owner Empire Home Loans . to be a dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated and/or an unsanitary struc- ture, occurrence or condition as described and specified to the ovners and interested parties by written notice heretofore served, • -_ ,•', pursuant to the provisions of Ordnance No. 25-67-6. SECTION 2. , That the aforesaid conditions constitute a public nuisance. SECTION 3 . The City Manager, or his duly authorized agent, is hereby ordered to Fill the vacant lots to their original rnntnur it orl3Gr to p ev-nt water ani Aebris from standing thnrpirl SECTION 4, The City Manager, or his duly authorized agent, shall cause a true copy of ,this Resolution to be posted upon the premises and a true copy delivered or mailed to the owner and interested parties. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. * * * * * Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, 1 �n the _ 12th day of March 1173 . (SEAL) /.'• ' : Vockgmcgkxtlditoft City Clerk Gloria June Knight PES0LUTLCN 73-13 ,! %i . WHEREAS, Mrs. Adele S . Grace has served the City of Atlantic - Beach, Florida, since PAL, and; 1`. WHEREAS, Mrs. Adele S . Grave did serve so effectively and effi- t' ciently as office clerk that in 1944 she was named Town Clerk, and; , 1 WHEREAS, Mr•3. Ad le S. C;rage did prove so skillful and capable as Town Clerk that she was asked to assume the additional duties of Treasurer-Comptroller of the City of Atlantic Beach with the advent s, , of the present City Charter in 1957 , and; WHEREAS, Mrs. Adele S. Grace has won the respect of her colleagues, neighbors and fellow citizens by the capable and effectual manner in which she has discharged the responsibilities of her official position, and; WHEREAS, Mrs. Adele S. Gras e has in addition to efficaciously filling the demanding oblic,ations of her professional life has over the years served her conmunity as a leader in religious, environ- mental, health and other civic activities; and r' , WHEREAS, Mrs. Adele S . erac•e has been an exemplary wife, mother and grandmother while scrving as a trustworth public official and productive private citizen; iTHEREFORE, BE IT PESOLVED that the City of Atlantic Beach, r• Florida, does through the authority of its elected City Commission , hereby attest to the enormous contributions personally and profess- ionally of Mrs. Adele S. Oracle and rices hereby officially extend ,n, the heartfelt gratitude of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, and , the citizens of Atlantic Beach, Florida, to Mrs. Adele S. Grage; AND BE IT FURTHER RESCLVED that recognition of such service and devotion be spread upon the Official Minutes of this body by a copy '.- Y hereof, and this original resolution be presented to the Honorable ` Adele S. Grimm as a small token of appreciation from the citizens . .of the �City of Atlantic Beach, Florida . 44, Adopted unanimously, by the City Commission of the City of i," • . , Atlantic Beach, Florida, the twelfth day of March, A.D. , 1973. t4,- s Attest: William S. Powell Mayor-Commissioner . Lit : , ,,,,i. ,,i ,,,i., . , , -.4 ,--:- , .• O2,Oria June Knight F . W. Fogg L ' '� ►csting City Clerk Commissioner • _^.3L'� ,, M' S ,.. ;IAiiat.1 _ _ . _ r