1-24-13 Commission Briefing Minutes of Commission Briefing
January 24, 2013
Present: Mayor Mike Borno, Mayor Pro Tern Maria Mark, Commissioners Mark Beckenbach,
Jonathan Daugherty and Carolyn Woods, City Manager Jim Hanson, Utility Director Donna Kaluzniak,
Public Works Director Rick Carper, IT Director Keith Randich, City Clerk Donna Bartle, Recording
Secretary Nancy Bailey, Beaches Leader Reporter Alexi Strong and four citizens.
Mayor Borno called the meeting to order in the Commission Chamber at 3:02 pm.
Subjects discussed included several items on the Agenda for the upcoming Commission meeting on
January 28, 2013, as follows, with Mr. Hanson reporting on each item:
1. Commission Meeting January 28, 2013
• 7A- Budget ordinance for Jag grant and two grant applications.
• 8A- Irrigation report for Selva Marina Country Club. Following Mr. Hanson's report, he and
Ms. Kaluzniak also answered questions from the Commission on this item.
• 8B - Copper mixing zone study
• 8C - Videotaping of meetings. Mr. Randich reported on this item, explaining the options
available. He further explained the Laserfiche system. He answered questions from the
Commission. He also explained the upgrades IT is working on.
• 8D -Early openings for Dutton Island. Mr. Carper reported on this item.
• 8E -Fleet Landing bonds. Mr. Hanson explained they have engaged Peter Dame as the City's
bond counsel, who will be at the Commission meeting on Monday to answer questions.
• 9A- City Manager Reports
➢ Cost for grant administration.
➢ Hazardous waste collection drives.
➢ Strategic plan quarterly report.
➢ Commission meeting schedule and input from Alan Jensen.
➢ Rose Park and Marsh Plan design status. Mr. Carper distributed conceptual designs and
aerial photos to the Commission and reported on the status of these two designs. He
answered questions from the Commission. Several comments were made regarding
where the parking is located for Rose Park and suggestions to change the location to
another area.
• 10A - Change to one meeting/month. Commissioner Beckenbach reported on this item
explaining his recommended changes. City Attorney Jensen gave his input, listing the Charter
and Code items this change would affect. Discussion ensued.
• 10B - Discussion on appeal process. Commissioner Beckenbach and City Attorney Jensen
reported on this item. Mr. Jensen also distributed a copy of a Defense and Settlement statement
related to this.
2. Strategic Planning; schedule and process. Mr. Hanson stated he requested but has received no
input from the Commission.
3. Tipping fee status
-Mr. Hanson reported on the meeting with the City of Jacksonville staff
- COJ Solid Waste Committee meeting proposed for 2/14/13 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss tipping fees
with beaches.
4. Regional Council is creating a committee on sea level rise.
5. Contract for dog training lessons for the general public will be brought to the Commission for
approval soon.
6. Tour/dedication of the Waste Water Treatment Plant to be scheduled February.
7. Agenda Briefing Workshops; future schedule? Next meeting will be February 7 at 3:00 p.m.
8. Commissioner Woods stated she wants to have a discussion on the Dog Ordinance, stating the
City of Jacksonville is not providing the animal control services as stated in our Interlocal
Agreement.
9. City Attorney Jensen is going to ask the Commission if they want him to prepare an Ordinance
to ban candy flavored nicotine related products.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
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Mike Borno, Mayor