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10-13-75 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1975, AT 8:00 P . Me PRESENT William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner L. W. Minton, Jr Robert R. Rosborough, II F. W. Fogg Robert B. Cook, Sr. , Commissioners AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney Gloria June Knight, City Clerk ABSENT: None The meeting was called tc order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The invocation was given by Commissioner Fogg, followed by the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the meeting of September 2.2, 1975 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Com- missioner Rosborough and carried. Selection of Member for Advisory Planning Board Mayor Howell stated that Mr. Robert Wardrep, Chairman of the Advisory Planning Board, asked that the City Commission withold the appointment at this time. The board will present recommenda- tions to the City Commission for consideration. Mayor Howell stated that if there were no objections, Item 6A will be passed over until the next meeting. There were no objections from the City Commission. Ordinance No. 95-74-14 - Disposal of Unclaimed Property Mayor Howell read Ordinance No. 95-75-14 providing for the sale, destruction or disposal of unclaimed or confiscated personal property on third and final reading. Said ordinance was posted in line with charter requirements. Mayor Howell then declared the meeting in session for a Public Hearing. Mr. Walter Parks wanted clarification on the destruction of drugs and drug implements. Mayor Howell stated that a written request must come from the Chief of Police, then the Municipal Judge orders the destruction. MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1975 PAGE TWO Commissioner Fogg asked about Section 8 -- "all confiscated drugs and drug implements will be destroyed within thirty (30) days after seizure" . The Chief of Police stated that this ordinance was drafted following the model ordinance used throughout the State of Florida. The thirty days is based cn giving the department time to do the necessary work before closing the case and then at that point, the Police Department will destroy the drugs and/or imple- ments. Chief Stucki stated that previously the Board of Public Health destroyed the drugs, but it has new been delegated back to the arresting agency. The city needs thi,D ordinance because the Police Department presently has thousands cf dollars worth cf drugs on cur premises. As no one else wish to speak either for or against said ordinance, Mayor Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Fogg moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that Ordinance No. 95-75-14 be passed on third and final reading amending Section 8 to read as follows "All confiscated drugs and drug implements will be destroyed within thirty (30) days after seizure, or as soon thereafter as practical, upon written request of the Chief of Police and upon order of the Municipal Judge, Building Alteration - A Nice Place - 469 Atlantic Blvd, Mr. Vogel presented plans to the City Commission for an addition to A Nice Place. The City Manager stated that he had not reviewed the parking facilities but assured the City Commission that it would be adequate before a building permit was issued. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that the addition to 469 Atlantic Blvd, be approved; subject to the proper amount of off-street parking as required by ordinance, approval of the Hotel and Restaurant Commission and meeting the Southern Standard Building Code, Higley Publishing Corporation - Saltair Subdivision Mayor Howell stated that several years ago the City cf Atlantic Beach returned tc acreage a certain number of lots in the Saltair Subdivision which are on the South and West of Russell Park, In that area, there still exist a dedicated city street. Mr. Pete Johnson, representing Robert M. Angas & Associates, is making application for the Higley Publishing Corp, to close Circle Street and Palm Avenue between Plaza and Seminole Read and the Southerly 150 feet of Cypress Street. MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1975 PAGE THREE Mayor Howell stated that if the City Commission approves this closing, the city will be abandoning approximately 30,000 square feet. He stated that the City Commission might agree with the overall plan and that opening of this street might not be con- ducive or help any of the citizens, but to abandon that much pro- perty will take considerable more thought and study. He suggested that the owners discuss the possibility of deeding tc the city the three lots that back up to the ball park. Mr. Johnson requested that this application be passed over at this time until the de- cision could be reach as tc what is the most econmical way to deve- lop this area. It was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried that this request be passed over until the next meeting. Chief of Police Chief Stucki requested permission to purchase a copier in the amount of $895 .00. He stated that he is no longer able to purchase supplies for his old machine. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried that this request be granted. Director cf Public Works Mr. Hilliard stated that in August he had sent Buccaneer Trailer Park, 2200 Mayport Road, a letter notifying them that ground water was coming into the sewer system from the trailer park. To date, he has not heard from the owners how they intend to correct this situation. He requested that the City Attorney find out what course of action can be taken. Mayor Howell instructed the City Attorney to get together with Mr. Hilliard about this problem. Mr. Hilliard also requested approval to pay for repairing the transmission on a garbage truck. The amount of the bill is $750.00. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the payment for the repairs be approved. Mr. Hilliard stated that he received a number of complaints about drainage in the last few weeks due to the heavy rainfall. The problem seems to be at the north end of the lagoon. MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1975 PAGE FOUR There is a 16" drain pipe behind the dam. In order to alleviate this problem the city needs tc install a 72" wide low head pipe at the same flow line as the top of the dame The approximate cost will be about $820.00 for the pipe. Mr. Hilliard stated that he would also need Mr. George Bull ' s permission to install the pipe. It was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seccnded by Com- missioner Minton and carried that this request to spend approxi- mately $820.00 be approved. Commissioner Cook Commissioner Cook stated that that since today is the 200th Anniversary of the U. S. Navy that the city should pass a resolut- ion and forward it to the Ccmmanding Officer extending the city ' s congratulations and best wishes for 200 more years. It was moved by Commissioner Ccok, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that Resolution No. 75-11 be adopted. (Copy of said resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.) There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared the meeting adjourned. 40er /, / , , / / (Seal) Willem 'S . Howell Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: .5:4;,Gloria une Knight City Clerk