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07-27-59 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMMISSION MEETING JULY 27, 1959 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes of Meeting of July 13, 19590 Pi 3. Bids on Lift Station a " and Force Main. 4. Recognition of Visitors 5. Communications to Commission. 6. City Manager 1. Water Main - Sherry Dr. 20 Water Connection, Country Club 3. Groin on Beach. 4o Sign, Gurley Property. 5. Nursery,School, 335 4th St. 6. Tax Roll open for Inspection, Month of August. 7. Ordinances 1. Water Rules and Rates. 8. Commissioners MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT MBE CITY HALL ON MONDAY JULY 27TH, 1959 AT 8 P.M. Present: Wm. S. Howell Preben Johansen Chas, R. Moore W. Laney Whitehurst, Commissioners and Frank Thonpson, City Attorney J.F. Waggoner, Jr. , City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk Absent: . Hugh Roberts, Commissioner The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. Minutes of the meeting of July 13th, 1959 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. Bids were received on Lift Station D and Force Main as follows: Joe Reinertson of Jacksonville, Inc. $23, 300.00 McMullen Construction Co. 21, 363.00 J.W. Meadors & Co. 31, 055.00 Smith & Crotty Construction Co. 21, 999.00 Lee Engineering & Construction Co. 24, 975.00 The McMullen Construction Co. bid carried a notation that $504.00 in Sales Tax could be deducted if the order is placed before August 1st. It is believed that all the bids would have a Sales Tax reduction if placed before that time. ' There was a discussion of the bids whereupon Mr. Moore moved that the bids be accepted, tabulated and referred to a committee for study with the power to award the(:contract if possible before August 1st, 1959. The motion was seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried, whereupon the Mayor appointed Dr. Whitehirst as Chairman with Mr. Moore and Mr. Howell as the committee. * (See Page #4) Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any business from the floor. There was none. Mr. Howell presented a letter which he had received from Mr. C.S. Thompson and his wife Letitia M. Thompson relative to the garden wall which they have built encroaching on the City property by 3 feet on one street and 2 feet on the other, the property being located at the corner of Beach Ave. and Second St. The wall hav- ing been built without a permit and on City property Mr. Waggoner , and written two letters directing that it be removed. They advise Minutes 7-27-59, Page #2 ,,Whey claim no right, title or interest to the land lying between their property line and the wall, and agree to remove the wall at any time should the City decide it is necessary. Mr. Moore, Mrs. -Chas. Moore, and Mrs. Paul Dixon advised that they think the wall is more attarctive than other encroachments along there and that the Thompson's have done much to emprove the looks of that street end. Dr. Whitehurst advised that he thinks the object is to beautify the City so far as it is not a fire hazard or traffic hazard. There was further discussion following which Mr. Moore moved that since the Thompson's do not claim any right to the land and agree to remove the wall when the City decides necessary that - it be allowed to remain until such a time as the City thinks it needs to come down at the Thompson's expense. The motion was seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. A letter was read from the Civic and Beautification Committee of the Atlantic Beach, Hibiscus and Yucca Garden Circles as to the overall program for improving the appearance of our community. There were suggestions as to blind corners, garbage cans, plant- ing, watering, lot cleaning, etc. which were discussed at length. Mr. Johansen advised that he would like to go on record as recom- mending for the next budget that money be set up for the Garden Circles to beautify the park, Plaza and such areas. There was further d__s cu:;sion as to garbage cans and blind corners in parti- cular, following which Mr. Moore moved that the City Manager be directed to notify property owners of all ,blind corners to comply with the Orcinemce and that the City Manager keep a list of those notified, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Mr. Waggoner submitted plan for the water mains in the new Selva Marina Unit #5 and estimated that the cost would be approximately $6, 000.00 which amount is to be advanced by the Selva Marina Real- ty Co. The actual cost to be determined later and will be repaid in line 'cith the agreement previously made. There was discussion following which Mr. Moore moved that the material be ordered for these water lines as outlined by the City Manager when we have the Funds in hand, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. A request has been recemved from the Selva Marina Country Club for water service and it is estimated that the cut-in charge will be approximately $700.00. The Mayor suggested that this matter be referred to a committee to handle with authority to grant the ser- vice. Mr. Moore moved that the Mayor 's suggestion be followed, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. The Mayor appointed Mr. Moore, :.rWhitehur;t and himself as the committee. There wao a further discussiin as to the groin which Mrs. W.M.Mason wishes to have erected on the Beach. It was agreed that the Com- mission :^terp,n,res no objection but will not i :suc a building per- mit for sure. Minutes 7-27-59, Page#3 A request was presented from Mr. Gurley to erect a sign on his property at the NE corner of Ahern St. and Oc an plvd. Would like a sign in the middle of the lots advising "Future Home of the National Auto Insurance Co. " They plan to sod all the lots and landscape them. There was considerable discussion in which the representatives of the Garden Circles present advise that th1 ap- preciate the beautification but were not in favor of the sign. The City Manager was directed to go by the Zoning Ordinance on this request, A request was presented from Mrs. Rarah Upson for permission to have a pre-school for this school year..: ; ending May, 1960:, at 335- 4th St. This school is planned as a part of the new Methodist Church which is being organized and will be moved into the new church ' s quarters if and when built. There was a question as to traffic , fencing in the yard and getting permission of the prop- erty owners in the vicinity. Dr. Whitehurst moved that we wait until get more data before giving approval, seconded by Mr. Johan- sen and carried. It was announced that the Tax Roll for 1959 will he ready and open for inspection as to valuations during the month of August. Mr. Waggoner advised that a letter had been received from the attorney for the Board of Public Instruction advising that the Board declines to pay the Special Sewer r,ssescment. M . Thorpson advised that he has talked with their attorney, as well as the one for the City of Jacksonville, and as a result the City of Jackson- ville has paid their assessment, but the School Board has not, Therefore he advises that he would not tie-on anyone who is pro- testing their assessment, or has not made some payrnt on same. It was discussed and Dr. Whitehurst moved that if no payment has been made on an assessment by the applicant for a tie-in that the application be referred to the Commissiin for approval, seconded by Mr. Moore, and carried. Mr. Waggoner presented Estimate 04 from Joe Reinertson of Jackson- ville in the amount of $28, 259.91 and advised that it has been approved by Mr. Walter Parks, Engineer, but that or:: resident in- spector: was ill this afternoon and had not had chance to study and approve. Mr. Johansen moved that the Estimate #t4 be approved for payment subject to the approval of the resident inspector. An Ordinance was introduced in writing Fixing and Fstablishing Rates and Charges and Rules Governing the Sale and Distribution of water by the City of Atlantic 3each, Fla. , etc. Pyr. Moore moved its adoption on first reading, seconded by Mr. Johansen and having been dull' considered the Mayor put the qu c ion :!=eon and the Minutes 7-27-59, Page #4 vote was Aye: Johansen, Moore, Whitehurst, Howell Nay: None Absent: Roberts Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance approved on first reading. The Public Hearing was set for August 10th, 1959. Mr. Moore suggested that the parking on Ocean Blvd. between Ahern St. and Atlantic Blvd. be put at 45 angle with lines to indicate this parking. It was suggested in the discussion that we could now have parallel parking in this block as the Sandbar is no longer in business and that parking could now be on the east side of Ocean Blvd. The matter was referred to the Director of Public Safety, Mr. Howell, who will check into the matter and decide on the type parking for this area. There being no further business Mr. Moore Moved adjournment. Whereupon the Mayor declared said meeting adjourned. A011(..--did I-A . A A P . S. Hon el , Mayor- Attest: / Commissioner ce24_ ,/ Adele S . Grage, City ( lerk of Call for Bids * Certified Copy of Proof of Publication/is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof.