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09-26-60 v COMMISSION MEETING CIS,' OF ATLANTIC BETH SLPTENB & 269 1960 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes of Meeting of September 12, 1960 3. Recognition of Visitors 4. Communication to Commission 1. Board of Public Instruction 5. Old Business 1. Beach Cab Service 2. Playground, Seminole Rd. and Plaza 6. City Manager 1. Hercules L.P. Gas Tanks and mains Accepting streets and utilities 2. Miscellaneous 7. City Clerk 1. Tax Rate, 1960 8. Ordinances 1. Zoning Ordinance 1st Reading 9. Commissioners MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1960 AT 8 P.M. Present: Wm. S. Howell Preben Johansen J.B. Claiborne Chas. R. Moore W. Laney Whitehurst, Commissioners and J.F. Waggoner, Jr. City Manager Adele S . Grage, City Clerk Absent: Frank Thompson, City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. Minutes of the meeting of September 12th, 1960 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor. There was none. A letter was read from the Board of Public Instruction advising of their awareness of the population trend at the beaches, and thanking us for our interest in the school system. The Committee recommended that in regards to the request of the Beach Cab Service they be allowed to reduce their meter rates but stay on meters, advising the City of their new rates. At this time the committee does not advise changing from meter to zone rates. It was the consensus of opinion that the Beach Cab Service be so advised. Mr. Waggoner advised that he had contacted the owners of the two lots relative to completaning the park area at Plaza and Seminole Rd. and one will sell for $500.00 and the other wants $1, 000.00. Both are above the appraised valuation, which they would not accept. Following discussion, Dr. Whitehurst presented Resolu- tion # 60-20 to reject the proposal of the two lot owners and present them with a final offer at the appraised value and if not accepted to proceed with condemnation proceedings and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Copy of Resolution #60-20 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Minutes 9-26-60, Page #2 Mr. Waggoner requested permission to give a permit to the Royal Palms sub-division to put inlL.P. gas installations in the street right-of-ways and easments so long as they do not conflict with our utilities installations and subject to the Resolution which is being prepared and will be subject to the acceptance of the Royal Palms people. It was consensus of opinion that permission be given under conditions as stated. The Commission approved the City Manager"s accepting a street when finished in the Royal Palm sub-division pending the Commis- sioner 's formal acceptance of the streets. They have fuinished us with a one year maintenance bond in the amount of $17 , 580.50 covering 10% of cost which our engineer, Mr. Parks, thinks is adequate. Mr. Waggoner advised that the Florida League of Municipalities will meet in West Palm Beach on October 30, 31 and November 1st, and that he would like to attend. It was agreed that the City Manager should attend and any of the other officials if possible. A letter was presented from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen relative to the merger of the SAL and ACL railroads. It was received and filed. The City Treasurer announced that the millage for 1960 will be 7 . 9 mills and the total tax roll is $9, 231, 851. and the total taxable is $5, 939, 081. Mr. Howell presented in writing an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance as regards rear yard requirements for first reading by title only. Mr. Johansen moved its adoption on first reading, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was Aye: Claiborne, Johansen, Moore, Whitehurst, Howell Nay: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. October 24th, 1960 was set as date for Public Hearing. Mr. Johansen advised that he had visited the Plastic Manufactur- ing place on Levy Road , found no objectionable odors and a fine set-up. They will be requesting water, sewer service, etc. be- fore long and he suggested that the Commissioners be giving it thought. Mr. Moore asked about the condition of our seawall following the "Donna" storm. It is in apparently good shape. He suggested that 3rd 8t. street-end be inspected due to wash-outs back of Minutes 9-26-60, Page #3 the seawall. Mr. Smith of the Beaches Babe Ruth League appeared to request a donation to-wards this year ' s expenses of the league stating that boys from all three beaches are on the team. The matter was discussed at length and it was decided to study the matter further and make a decision at the next meeting. There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. .tet //7/ /id i?/////// Wm. S. Ho -11, Mayor-Commissioner Attest: (t.de..ae_ cg dik. it Adele S. Grage, City Jerk RESOLUTION NO. 60-20 WHEREAS, the appraised value of $250.00 on Lot 37, Section 2, Saltair, has been refused by owner, who is asking $500.00 for said lot, and WHEREAS, the apprais d value of $350.00 for Lot 47, Section 2, Saltair, has been refused by owner who is asking $1 ,000.00 for said lot. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, That: The proposed sale price of owners of Lots 37 and 47, Saltair, Section 2, be refused and that The said owners be presented with final offer at appraised value, and if not accepted, condemnation action will proceed. lirk***Icr Passed by the City Commision of the City or Atlantic Beach, Florida on September 2b, 1960. Attest: . S VAL- 1t�felawage, City "Clerk (SEAL)