04-14-69 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGENDA
April 14, 1969
1 . Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Approval of Minutes of meeting of March 24, 1969.
4. Recognition of Visitors.
5. Public Hearing:
Second and final reading on Ordinance 68-69-1 Regulating
Swimming Pools.
6. Correspondence.
7. Ordinance - 1st Reading:
(a) Amending Zoning Ordinance as to Blocks 24, 25 and 83,
Section H.
8. Approve March Auto expense for City Manager and
City Clerk
9. Resolution 69-6 - transfer funds .
10. Public Works Report.
11. Police Dept. report for March and Municipal Court
Dockets, Fire Dept. reports for January and February.
12. City Manager.
13. Commissioners.
14. Adjourn.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1969 AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S . Howell , Mayor-Commissioner
A. J. Longo
Louis C. Holloway, Jr.
John W. Weldon
R. R. Rosborough, Commissioners
and
R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver Ball, Acting City Attorney
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.
Howell.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Holloway.
The minutes of the meeting of March 24, 1969 were approved as
written upon motion of Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and
carried.
Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi-
ness from the floor not on the Agenda. Mr. Walter Gammel spoke
on behalf of several Ocean Boulevard residents who were presented.
He stated they would like to see us revive the program that was
started some years ago but not carried out, to pave, curb and
gutter Ocean Boulevard from Atlantic Boulevard to 7th Street. He
stated he will be willing to help any way possible as he knows
will take planning and time but feels we should start. Mr. Howell
advised he doesn' t know what the answer is, as some years ago the
cost was estimated at over $60, 000. 00 and it will be higher now,
as the work also has to include proper drainage. After further
discussion the City Manager was directed to come up with some
definite figures.
Ordinance #68-69-1 regulating swimming pools was presented for
second and final reading. Mayor Howell read same in full and
declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing. Notice of
Public Hearing was posted in line with Charter requirements . Mr.
Harcourt Bull questioned need of Ordinance and if existing pools
would be "grandfathered in" . It was brought out that we do not
have anything regulating swimming pools and feel it is to best
interests of the City to have. Mr. Ball advised he is of opinion
that as to structural phases existing pools could be "grandfathered
in" , but as to fences, drainage, etc. , this Ordinance could be
enforced. There was further discussion of various phases of
Ordinance following which Mr. Howell declared the Public Hearing
closed. Mr. Weldon moved that Ordinance $68-69-1 be passed on
second and final reading with following amendmends : In Section II
strike out words "be in conformance with" and substitute therefor
words "conform to" ; and in Section IV (a) change second sentence
to read "If such storm sewer connection is not available a connec-
tion shall be made to the City Sanitary Sewer if approved by the
building inspector" . The motion was seconded by Mr. Holloway. It
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was brought out in the discussion that it is primarily aimed at
keeping small children and toddlers from wandering to pool and
falling in. Following further discussion the question was put
and the motion unanimously carried.
A letter was read from the First Baptist Church of Atlantic Beach
expressing appreciation for the service given them by the City on
their drainage problem and the courtesies shown them by Mr.
Richard Hilliard. Upon motion of Mr. Weldon, seconded by Mr.
Holloway, a copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
A letter was read from Mr. J. Wilton Smith, Recreation Director
for the City of Jacksonville Beach, thanking us for use of our
Tennis Courts during their annual tournament.
An Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance #90-59-3 by rezoning lots
in Blocks 24, 25 and 83, Section H, except Lots 1 and 2, Block 24,
and 1 and 2 , Block 25, Section H, to Business "B" was presented
in full in writing for passage on first reading by title only.
Copies of said ordinance were sent to Commissioners in line with
ordinance requirements. Mayor Howell read the title in full
following which Mr. Longo moved passage on first reading by title
only, seconded by Mr. Rosborough. Mr. Weldon asked as to reason
and clarification on said ordinance, and Mr. Vogel advised that
the Trailer Court located on part of this property cannot use
some of its land to expand and conform to our Trailer ordinance
as long as it remains Businss "A" . It is now non-conforming in
Business "A" zone. They would like to use their contiguous lots
and would agree to upgrade their Court but cannot under present
zoning. Mr. Weldon stated we should get an agreement in writing
from owner that he will upgrade before we change the zoning.
There was further discussion following which Mr. Weldon presented
a substitute motion so as to provide that we will reach an
agreement in writing with this individual whereby if this ordinance
is adopted by the City Commission that he will agree to upgrade
the present condition of his Trailer Park, and enumerate the
changes which will be made in his existing Trailer Park, and to
conform to Trailer Park ordinance, seconded by Mr. Rosborough
and the vote was:
Aye: L. C. Holloway, Jr. , A. J. Longo,
R. R. Rosborough, John W. Weldon
Nay: William S. Howell
Whereupon the Mayor declared the substitute motion carried.
The City Manager ' s mileage bill for month of March in amount of
$37 .20 and the City Clerk' s in amount of $19.00 were presented for
approval. Mr. Longo moved bills be approved for payment, seconded
by Mr. Weldon and carried.
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Resolution #69-6 transferring funds from emergency fund account
#1051 to Insurance Account #202-A in the 1969 Budget was
presented for passage. It was advised this is to take care of
the Workmen' s Compensation Audit by Insurance Company and the
difference in premium on old police car and dump truck and
the new ones . Mr. Holloway moved passage of said Resolution #69-6,
seconded by Mr. Longo. In the discussion it was advised this is
usual audit made every year by Insurance Company having our
Workmen' s Compensation. Following discussion Mr. Howell put the
question and the vote was :
Aye: A. J. Longo, R. R. Rosborough,
Louis C. Holloway, Jr. , William S . Howell
Nay: John W. Weldon
Mr. Weldon stated his "Nay" vote was because he felt this was a
bid item. Mr. Howell declared the motion carried. Copy of
Resolution #69-6 is attached to these minutes and made a part
hereof.
The Public Works report was presented for information and filing.
There was discussion on phasing out the present type lights at
Russell Park and replacing with quartz flood lights which are
less expensive to operate and last longer. There are a large
number of lights nctburning and would like to replace with the
quartz type.
The Police Department report for March, 1969 and Municipal Court
dockets were presented for information and filing. Also Fire
Department reports for January and February were presented.
Chief Stucki requested permission to close the Beach to vehicular
traffic at least on weekends until regular closing season starts
May 1st. It was advised the Public Safety Director has the
authority to close the Beach when necessary for Public Safety
and Welfare. Mr. Vogel requested permission to put permanent
barricade at 16th Street from low water mark to within 10 feet
of rocks with sufficient reflectors . There could be a gate in
the 10 foot area to allow emergency vehicles through. There
was a discussion of trying to put on Life Guards for weekends in
May, and beginning regular service in June.
Mr. Vogel requested permission to install 7 street lights as
follows :
1 at Richardson Lane and Ardella Street.
2 on Royal Palms Drive.
1 on Country Club Lane.
2 on Seminole Road near Tennis Courts .
1 on Lewis Street.
These have been requested and investigated and are in dark areas.
We have $1, 000.00 in budget. We pay for them now as old franchise
is out. After discussion Mr. Holloway moved putting in street
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lights as requested, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried.
Mr. Vogel requested permission to call for bids to paint the City
Hall. We will need to transfer funds as the Air conditioning and
heating unit repairs have taken most of budgeted fund for City
Hall upkeep. Mr . Holloway moved approve call for bids as
requested, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried.
Would like approval to make application to State Board of Health
for Federal aid for Sewer Plant. There was discussion of
financing should we get the Federal assistance. Mr. Vogel stated
what he wanted was permission to apply, then if we get approval
we can start looking for money. This is to upgrade our sewer
plant. This is part of long range program. Mr. Weldon advised
that all that concerned him was that we not make a commitment to
spend, as long as is just application he is in favor of. Mr.
Weldon moved we make the application, seconded by Mr. Longo and
carried.
Mr. Vogel asked opinion of Commission on adjusting the trade-in
on the police car. We used it on an emergency run after it was
inspected by the Chevrolet Dealer, and the motor was ruined. Mr.
Longo feels it was a deal and he should accept at bid trade-in.
Mr. Vogel says there is a moral obligation. Mr. Weldon feels it
more than moral obligation. There was further discussion follow-
ing which Mr. Weldon moved that the City Manager be authorized to
accept an adjustment as long as don' t go over $100. 00, seconded
by Mr. Holloway, and the vote was:
Aye: R. R. Rosborough, Louis C. Holloway, Jr.
John W. Weldon, William S . Howell
Nay: A. J. Longo
Whereupon Mr. Howell declared the motion carried.
Mr. Weldon asked as to when street resurfacing would be done. Mr.
Hilliard advised Contractor has advised in next few weeks,
weather permitting.
Mr. Holloway stated he would like to see the topic given some
consideration and discussion as to the tax rolls for the City in
relationship to the tax rolls of Jacksonville. He would like to
have a Committee formed to study this with thought of having the
whole City Accounting system and tax system updated on IBM and
computer and would like to see the Assessor and the whole phase
of this operation of the City government studied and computerized
to point to where we can take advantage of our tax collector
service in the County on which we base our tax structure, as to
our bookkeeping, billing and collection systems. There was
discussion in which it was brought out that the other two Beaches
use computer system for billing and bookkeeping but net collection.
Mrs. Grage advised we might have to eliminate some personnel, but
she understands it has not eliminated anyone in Neptune Beach
but did at Jacksonville Beach. After discussion Mr. Holloway
moved that such a Committee be appointed to report back to City
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Commission, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. Mr. Howell will
appoint Committee at next meeting.
Mr. Longo requested City Manager contact City of Jacksonville
about condition of burned out Gurley house on Beach Avenue just
north of City limits, and have same demolished. City Manager
will do.
Mr. Howell referred to minutes of last meeting in regards to
sewer and water lines in Selva Marina Unit #6, that we had picked
up incorrect figure on one item and estimated difference in costs
at approximately $2200.00 which amount was incorporated in motion.
It seems it should have been approximately $3200.00. Mr. Ball
says can clear in his opinion by incorporating the Committees '
letter of November 13, 1967 in these minutes . It was our inten-
tion all along to pay the difference between the larger and
smaller lines in line with Committees ' recommendation. Mr.
Holloway moved that the Committees ' report of November 13, 1967
re: water and sewer lines in Selva Marina Unit #6 be made a part
of these minutes and it is the intention of the City to go along
with recommendations and figures therein, seconded by Mr. Longo
and carried. Copy of said report is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Mr. Howell advised that Mr. George Bull has requested an informal
meeting with the City Commission as a Committee and his associates
from Tallahassee on April 21st or 22nd to discuss with them as
regards the building of garden apartments. Tuesday, April 22nd
at 7: 30 P. M. at the City Hall was decided as best date.
There was some discussion as to whether we shall appoint a
Housing Authority or not. Mr. Howell advised if we are going
forward he would like to appoint the Housing Authority. Mr.
Weldon advised he thought we were to get with Housing Authority
of Jacksonville to secure more information cn this subject. Mr.
Rosborough advised we have heard re: various types but haven' t
heard what Jacksonville can tell us and feels would be good idea.
It was agreed that Mr. Howell arrange a meeting with the Jacksonville
Housing Authority within the next several days .
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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Attest: Mayor- ommissioner
Adele S. Grage
City Clerk
Al4t CITY OF . . .
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RESOLUTION 69-6
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That ,
The following transfers and changes he made in the 1969
13udget:
ACCOUNT INCREASE DECREASE
GENERAL FUND
No. 1051-Emergency Fund $1200 . 00
No. 202-A- Insurance ,Veh. & Worlmen ' s
Comp. $1200 .00
TOTAL INCREASES AND DECREASES $1200.00 $1200 .00
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Passed by the City Commission on April 14, 1969 .
Attest:
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Adele S . Grage, City Clerk