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02-08-71 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AGENDA FEBRUARY 8, 1971 1. Call to order 2 . Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes of January 25 , 1971 4. Recognition of visitors . 5 . Correspondence: A. Atlantic Beach Little Major League B. Waitz & Frye - Re: Ed Smith Subdivision C. Letters -Re: Mayport Naval Base 6 . Ordinances - 1st Reading A. General Obligation Sewer Bonds B. Zoning-Rea A to Res . C, Royal Palms Blks 26 & 16 C . Zoning-Res. A to Res . C , Lot 17,Blk 27 and Bus AA to Res C Royal Palm Tract. 7. Committee Reports on: A. Mode Inc . - Garbage Collection B. Municipal area planning C. Garbage Trucks 8. Receive Annual Audit and approve bill 9. Acceptance of Sewer & Water Extension - Royal Palms , Skate Road and Sargo Rd. 10. Resolutions : A. Burning Utility Bond & Coupons Res .#71-3 B. Burning Sewer Bonds & Coupons Res .## 71-4 11. Police and Fire Chief 12 . Public Works Superintendent. 13. City Manager 14. Commissioners 15 . Mayor ; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION WAS HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1971 AT 8:00 P. M. Present: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner Preben Johansen Arthur Longo L. W. Minton, Jr. Robert Rosborough, Commissioners and Oliver Ball, City Attorney R. C. Vogel, City Manager Adele S . Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton, followed by the pledge to the flag. Upon motion of Mr. Rosborough, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried the minutes of the meeting of January 25, 1971 were approved as written. Mayor Howell recognized visitors present and called for any business from the floor not on the agenda. Mr. Louis MacDonnell stated he would like to speak later on a related subject on the agenda. A letter was presented from the Atlantic Beach Little Major League requesting constant patrolling by uniformed police men due to problems with older children, daily pick-up of debris and trash in the park by the City, a constant continuing schedule of maintenance on the entire physical plant which includes all playing fields , refreshment stands , etc. , and other requests including more lighting. There was a discussion in which it was asked if it was not the coaches ' job to look after the players. It was pointed out that in our agreement it was the Atlantic Beach Little Major League' s responsibility to clean up the trash and debris after the games. Mr. Neal Bayne spoke on behalf of the Little major League and he would like to have letter held in abeyance until the executive committee could meet with the Commission. Mayor Howell advised the matter will be postponed as requested until such time as Little League Executive Committee advises they can meet with the Commission. A letter was presented from Marvin Ganson requesting a variance in the zoning ordinance as to side yard requirements , and also the minimum number of parking spaces in order to build multiple dwellings- town house type - in the Ed Smith Sub-division. Waltz & Frye are the consulting engineers on this project for t + Minutes 2/8/71 Page #2 Mr. Ganson, owner of undeveloped portion of this sub-division. Mr. Vogel stated this area is zoned Res. D which allows multiple family but they want to build five or six unit buildings, and sell the individual units , instead of renting them. Mr. MacDonnell presented the Commission, at this time, with a copy of the City Of Jacksonville Zoning Ordinance plus amendments , in which he has marked references to town houses and the manner in which the City of Jacksonville has handled this type building. He went into detail as to town houses , their construction and need. He presented a plan for eight of these six unit buildings to be built on some acreage just off Mayport Road, if the change is made in the Zoning Ordinance to allow. Mr. Johansen asked as to homestead exemption, and there was discussion. Mr. Howell suggest- ed a special meeting to consider this matter as cannot act on it to-night, and requested the City Attorney to draw an ordinance covering which can come up for consideration at next meeting. The Commission will meet next week to study and get additional information. Letters were read from Mr. James D. Hittle, Asst. Secretary of the Navy who wrote on behalf of President Nixon, and Senator Ed Gurney. They expressed appreciation of our concern over the rumored closing of the Mayport Naval Base. An Ordinance was presented in full in writing for passage on first reading by title only. Said Ordinance provides for holding a bond election on the question of issuance not to exceed $500,000.00 General Obligation Sewer Bonds. Mr. Long moved for passage on first reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. The Public Hearing on same was set for February 22, 1971 at 8:00 P. M. An Ordinance was presented in full in writing for passage on first reading by title only. Said Ordinance amends Chapter #28 of Code of the City to rezone Blocks 16 and 26, Royal Palms Sub- division from Res. A to Res . C. Mr. Rosborough moved passage of said ordinance on first reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. The Public Hearing was set for February 22 , 1971 at 8 :00 P. M. An Ordinance was presented in full in writing for passage on first reading by title only. Said Ordinance covers rezoning of Lot 17, Block 27 from Res. A to Res. C, and of a tract just south of above Lot 17, Block 27 from Business AA to Res. C. Mr. Longo moved passage of said ordinance on first reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Public Hearing was set for February 22 , 1971 at 8 :00 P. M. The question of garbage collection by Mode, Inc. was next consider- ed. Mr. Minton, chairman of the committee requested that Mr. Vogel A 4 Minutes 2/8/71 Page #3 • present the recommendation of the Committee. Mr. Vogel stated that due to the fact we are Dow being charged on a per capita basis and we also have other expense involved in preparing this site for solid waste disposal, he recommended that we have Jacksonville Beach reduce our per capita number by 350 and they bill Mode, Inc. for the 350 estimated at Place by the Sea, and that we just charge them the license fee applicable. There was discussion as to amount of garbage they would dump and Mr. Vogel advised it could be part of deal that they only dump one truck load a week at the Beaches dump, although they will pick up every day from their Place by the Sea. Mr. Johansen feels that the City Attorney should draw up a contract with the necessary stipulations in it. There was further discussion follwing which Mr. Minton moved that the City Attorney prepare a contract on this to be presented for approval at next meeting, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Mr. Johansen reported for the Committee on planning and stated that it was their decision that it was too much to handle with- out professional advice and they therefore recommended that we hire a professional outside planner. Mr. Vogel advised he has proposals from three professionals with price range from $6500.00 to $10,000.00. There was discussion following which it was de- cided to set up a meeting for one night next week with profession- al advisers , with a different hour for each one so that we can talk to them separately. The Committee on the garbage truck bid recommended that we accept the bid of the Big `°R`° Chevrolet Co. in the amount of $14,549 . 74 as lowest and best bid. Mr. Rosborough moved the bid be awarded to Big "R" Chevrolet Co. as recommeded, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. The annual audit for 1970 to.-gether with bill from Meek and McLeod in amount of $1400.00 were presented. Mr. Longo moved the audit be received and the bill to cover be approved for payment, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. Mr. Vogel advised that the sewer and water extension in Royal Palms on Skate Road and Sargo Road were completed and satisfactory report on water has been received from the State Board of Health. Mr. Hilliard has inspected the sewer lines and they are satis- factory. He recommends approval for the City to accept these lines . Mr. Longo moved acceptance of lines as recommended, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. Resolution #71-3 covering the burning of Utility Revenue Bonds and coupons which were redeemed in 1970 was presented and read. Mr. Johansen moved passage of said Resolution, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. Copy of Res. #71-3 is attaced hereto and made a part hereof. e j Minutes 2/8/71 Page 4 Resolution #71-4 Covering the burning of General Obligation Sewer Bonds and coupons which were redeemed in 1970 was presented and read. Mr. Longo moved passage of said Resolution, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Copy of Resolution #71-4 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Vogel reported his mileage for January 1971 was 496 miles, and Mrs . Grage's was 200 miles . Mr. Howell advised he has a Resolution covering flood insurance but feels we should look into the matter further but move with as much speed as possible. He requested Mr. Rosborough to work with him on this . There being no further business , Mr. Howell declared tb.e meeting adjourned. Wi i-m S . Howell, Mayor- Commissioner Attest: (L, ce_eel 4 liAca i Adele S. Grage, City C1 i k RESOLUTION NO. 71-3 WHEREAS, the City has redeemed 8 - 344% Utility Bonds in the amount of $8,000.00, said bonds bearing maturity date of March 1, 1970, and WHEREAS, the City has redeemed Utility Revenue Bond interest coupons which have become due through 1970. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the follow- ing numbered bonds totaling $8,000.00 in value be burned: Numbers 79 through 86 and that, The following numbered interest coupons be burned: Coupon No. 29 from Bonds 79-201 Coupon No. 30 from Bonds 79-191, 202-231 Coupon No. 31 from Bonds 87-191, 202-204, 210-231 The above and foregoing Resolution passed by the City Commission g-e>6-11 -x---7 On g 7 i. 497A Attest: � CQ Q_ Adele S . Grage City Clerk (SEAL) RESOLUTION NO. 71-4 WHEREAS, the City has redeemed 5 - 3-9/10% General Obligation Sewer Bonds in the amount of $5,000.00, said bonds bearing maturity date of April 1, 1970, and WHEREAS, the City has redeemed Sewer Bond interest coupons which have become due through 1970, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the follow- ing numbered bonds totaling $5,000.00 in value be burned: Numbers 46 through 50 and that, The following numbered interest coupons be burned: Coupon No. 23 from Bonds 46-50, 111-120, 241-260 Coupon No. 24 from Bonds 46-110, 121-300 Coupon No. 25 from Bonds 51-80, 86-110, 125-129, 131-140, 156-215, 221-240, 281-300 The above and foregoing Resolution passed by the City Commission on 1.-e4A-t-c-d- Er' /9 71 Attest: 1 Adele S. Grage City Clerk (SEAL)