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04-24-72 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AGENDA April 24, 1972 1. Call to order 2. Invocation 3 . Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 1972 4. Recognition of visitors 5. Correspondence 6. Bid opening : pick up truck 7 . Accept water & sewer extensions on Cornell Lane subject to final site clean-up 8. Appoint member to Board of Adjustment 9. Consider purchase of lot No. 305, Saltair Unit No. 1 10. Approval of revised Plat for Royal Palms Unit No. 2 11 . City Clerk 12 . City Manager 13. Commissioners 14. Mayor 15. Adjourn i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1972, AT 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner R. R. Rosborough, II L. W. Minton, Jr. F. W. Fogg D. W. Speed, Commissioners AND R. C . Vogel, City Manager Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney Adele S . Grage, City Clerk ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell, The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton, followed by the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 1972, were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Minton, seconded by Mr. Speed and carried. Mr. Howell recognized visitors. There was no correspondence or business net on the agenda to be considered. Bids for one pick-up truck were submitted as follows: Thor Chevrolet -- $1, 314.15 Lynch Davidson -- $1, 399.58 Commissioner Rosborough moved that the bids go to committee for study and report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried. Mr. Rosborough was appointed to serve as chairman of the study committee. Mr. Walter J. Parks, has approved the water and sewer extensions on Cornell Lane but the Commission needs to accept the project and approve payment to Universal Environment Control when the final clean-up is made. Mr. Hilliard said that there is still a great deal to be picked up. There was discussion, following which Mr. Minton moved that we accept the project and pay Universal Environ- mental Control when Cornell Lane is cleaned-up, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Mrs. Grage informed the Commission that 'the assessment roll could be completed and bills sent out when final acceptance is made for the job. • i INUT LS April 24, 1972 Page 2 Mro Howell informed the Commission that there was still an exis- ting vacancy on the Board of Adjustment due to the death of Henry G. Isaacs, Chairman of the Board, He suggested Gabriel Lazar as a possible member. Mr. Vogel advised Mr. Lazar will accept if appointed. Niro Speed moved that Resolution No. 72-20 be approved appointing Mr. Gabriel Lazar as a member of the Board of Adjust- ment, City of Atlantic Beach, to fill the unexpired term of Henry Go Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Copy of Resolution No . 72-20 is attached hereto nad made a part hereof. Mre Vogel advised that he has a letter from Susie Mae Knapp, owner of Saltair Lot 305, expressing her willingness to sell at the appraised price of $550.00. This lot is adjacent to a group of lots recently purchased by the city for a park in Saltair.. Following discussion, Mr. Rosborough moved that Resolution Nos 72-21 transferring $550 .00 from Account No. 1051--Emergency Fund to Account No, 9-1012--Park Improvements and New Land be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Speed and carried. Copy of Resolution No. 72-21 transferring the necessary funds is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Nr. Rosborough then moved that we adopt Resolution Noe 72-22 authorizing the purchase of Lot 305, Saltair Section 1, for the appraised price of $550000 from Susie Mae Knapp, seconded by Mr. Speed and carried. Copy of Resolution Noo 72-22 is attached hereto and made a part hereof, Mr. Paul Fox presented a revised plat for a part of Royal Palms Unit 2-A for consideration by the Commission. After a lengthy discussion about the drainage plans and the problem of open drainage ditches that might have to be maintained in the future by the city, the City Commission agreed to take no action at present until a study can be made of the drainage. Mra Fox was requested to report back at the next meeting. He was advised there was no objection to his lot lay-out but merely the drainage ditches . Mr. Vogel asked that he be authorized to tell Mr. Parks to proceed with the plans for construction of the three lift stations to be installed west of Mayport Road in Section He The money is already allocated from the sewer bond for improvements to the sewer system. Mr. Fogg made a motion that Mr. Parks be given the approval to go ahead, seconded by Mre Speed and carried. A MINUTES April 24, 1972 Page 3 Mr. Hilliard asked that some measures be taken to encourage the citizens of Atlantic Beach to put yard trash and leaves in disposable containers such as plastic bags so that it would not blow around and would help the garbage men in their pick-up. The matter was turned over to Mr. Vogel to encourage citizens to use disposable containers for yard trash. Chief Stucki asked that the City Commission give their considera- tion to Resolution No. 72-23 for a Federal grant through the Florida Governor's Council on Criminal Justice for jail renova- tions . Said resolution will be forwarded to the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration with application for grant. Following disucssio`n, Mr. Minton moved the adoption of the aforesaid resolution, seconded by Mr. Rosborough. The roll call vote was AYES: Fogg, Minton, Rosborough, Speed, and Howell NAYES: None ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None Mayor Howell declared the motion carried. Mr. Stucki also asked that a resolution be sent to the State Road Department urging them to take the necessary steps to install a traffic light at Plaza and Mayport Roads as it is rumored that the south exit of Seminole Road will be closed hence traffic on Mayport Road will be increased. Mr. Minton moved that Resolution No. 72-24 be adopted and a copy be mailed to the State Road Department fcr traffic light as requested, seconded by Mr. Fogg and carried. Resolution Noo 72-24 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Commissioner Speed asked that the City Manager send a letter to Le Chateau about the unsightly condition in back of the restaurant. There being no further business, - " mayor •- ,r-i the meeting adjourned. ' � m S 411°.e 17 Mayor ATTEST: 1 a.c&p, Adele So Grage, City Cle RESOLUTION NO. 72-20 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that Gabriel Lazar be appointed to the Board of Adjustment for the unexpired term of Henry Ge Isaacs, Sr. Passed by the City Commission on April 24, 1972 . ad-e-ge Adele S. Grage City Clerk RESOLUTION No. 72-21 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, that The following budget transfers and changes be made in the 1972 Budget: ACCOUNT INCREASE DECREASE Sewer Department Account No. 1051 -- Emergency Fund $550.00 Parks & Recreation Account No. 9-1012 -- Park $550.00 Improvements, New Land 111 TOTAL INCREASES AND DECREASES $550 .00 $550.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on April 24, 1972. ATTEST: 9 (Seal) aGe- e• -- Adele S . Grage / City Clerk 1! RESOLUTION NO . 72-22 WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beech has been negotiating for the purchase of that certain Lct 305, Saltair Section I owned by Susie Mae Knapp, and WHEREAS, said lands are desired and needed for public purposes, and WHEREAS, the owner of said lands has expressed a willingness to convey in fee simple the lands to the City cf Atlantic Beach at a figure of $550.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED F`I TF CITY CU MISSION OF THS: CITY CF ATLANTIC BEACH, F'LORI)A, AS FCLLCb : That the City of Atlantic Eeach purchases from the owner (Susie Mae Knapp) that certain lot described as Lot 305, Saltair Section I , for the sum of $550 .00, said lot to be used for public purposes . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PASSED BY TIIE CITY CCMMISSI:N CN April 24, 1972. ATTEST: a %# --0 / ,Q Adele S. Grace, City Cle I RESOLUTION NO, 72-23 WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, herein called the "Applicant" , after thorough consideration of the problem and available data, has hereby determined that the project described below is in the best interests of the general public: jail renovations. WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 90-351 as amended, the United States of America has authorized the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, through the Florida Governor' s Council on Criminal Justice, to make Federal Grants to assist local governments in the improvement of criminal justice; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has examined and duly considered such Act and the Applicant considers it to be in the public interest and to its benefit to file an application under said Act and to authorize other action in connection therewith, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED IN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, THIS 24th DAY OF April , 1972, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the project generally described above is in the best interests of the Applicant and the general public. 2. That William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner, be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the Applicant an application in the form pre- scribed by the Florida Governor' s Council on Criminal Justice in conformity with said Act, for a grant to be made to the applicant to assist in defraying the cost of the project generally described above. 3 . That if such grant be made, the Applicant shall provide or make necessary arrangements to provide such funds or in-kind contributions in addition to the grant as may be required by the Act to defray the cost of the project generally described above. 4. That William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner, is hereby authorized to furnish such information and take such other action as may be necessary to enable the Applicant to qualify for said grant. . • w RESOLUTION NO. Page 2 5 . That the Official designated in the preceding paragraph is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the Applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the Florida Governor' s Council on Criminal Justice such information, data and documents pertaining to the application for said grant as may be required and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connec- tion with this application. 6. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application for said grant to be submitted to the Florida Governor' s Council on Criminal Justice. 7 . That if such grant be made, the Applicant or Official designated in paragraph 4 above shall maintain such records necessary and furnish such information, data and documents as required by the Florida Governor' s Council on Criminal Justice to support the implementation of the project generally described above. S 8. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. DONE AND ORDERED in open meeting. CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA b ,;-4-53:;g;; VI/C William S. Howell Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Minton offered the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Commissioner Rosborough Upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: Fogg,1Minton, Rosborough, Speed and Nays: None Absent and/or Not Voting : None�� • ATTEST: DATE: "7�11 /9 7A A4-1_41ra Adele S. Grage City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 72-24 illP WHEREAS, a dangerous traffic pattern exists in the vicinity of the intersection at Plaza and Mayport Road in the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, and WHEREAS, , the members of the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, feel it is in the best interest not only of the citizens of Atlantic Beach, but of the public in general, that immediate steps be taken to elirinate this dangerous traffic situa- tion, itua- tion, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, that the placing of a traffic light at this intersection at Plaza and Mayport Road in the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, would reduce this traffic hazard, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, that the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, and the Jacksonville Expressway Authority can be of great help in the elimination of this problem by carrying out a survey; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS 1e That a dangerous traffic pattern does exist in the vicinity of the intersection at Plaza and Mayport Road in the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida. 20 That the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, and the Jacksonville Expressway Authority be requested, at their earliest convenience, to carry out any survey necessary in an effort to assist the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida in the solving of this problem. 3e That the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, or the Jacksonville Expressway Authority, whichever may be autho- rized, to place a traffic light at the aforementioned inter- section for the purpose of partially, or completely, eliminating this public hazard, if such traffic light is, in their opinion and following their survey, the method thought best to be adopted. PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION on April 24 , 1972.. Attest.11 0_„Q„,2_,_ /� �J Adele Se Grage, City Clerk'