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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGENDA
March 14, 1977
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge to Flag
1. Approval of the minutes of February 28, 1977
2. Recognition of Visitors
3. Correspondence
4. Report of City Manager
5. Unfinished Business
A. R. A. Goll re State grants for Donner and Russell Parks
- B. Mr. Irks re E.D.A.
C. Atlantic Beach Citizens for Progress
• D. Jamboree Club Condemnation
E. American National Bank re Development Royal Palms Unit 3
• 6. Report of Committees
7. Action on Resolutions
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8. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance #25-77-13 - Building Code - Third & Final Reading;
Public Hearing
B. Ordinance #70-77-7 - Utility Tax - First Reading by title only
9. Miscellaneous Business
A. Fletcher Senior High School Ad for Senator $50.00
. B. Beach Festival - City Float $300.00
C. Mr. Steckla re Report on Signs
10. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MARCH 14, 1977 V V
AT 8:00 P.M. 0 0
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PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner E E
Alan C. Jensen D D
L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners
AND: R. C. Vogel, City Manager M S
Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney 0 E
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk T C
I 0 Y
ABSENT: Robert B. Cook, Sr. NAME OF 0 N E N
James E. Mhoon, Commissioners COMMRS . N D S 0
The meeting was called tO order by Mayor Commissioner, Mr. Howell.
The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton, followed by the
pledge to the flag.
Approval of the minutes of February 28, 1977:
Motion: That the minutes of the regular City Commission Jensen X X
Meeting of February 28, 1977 be approved Minton X X
as submitted. Howell X
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Report of City Manager
Mr. Vogel requested Commission approval for the transfer from the
General Account to the Pension Account of sufficient funds to financei
obligations that have occurred, and future pension payments to
City retirees , for the balance of the 1976-77 year. This money
can be repaid from the 1978 budget obligations to the Pension
Fund.
Motion: Transfer sufficient monies to pay retired Jensen X X
employees from the General Fund to the Pension Minton X X
Fund. Howell X
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Unfinished Business
A. R. A. Goll re State Grants for Donner and Russell Parks
Mr. Goll presented a report on a new program funded this month by
the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources. This program
is 100% state funded to a maximum of $50,000 for the construction of
active recreational facilities . Mr. Coll suggested that an applica-
tion be submitted for Donner and Russell Park areas. Filing dead-
lines are 4/15/77 and 8/77. Professional service fee would be
$2,400.
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Unfinished Business - A. Continued
Motion: Instruct R. A. Goll and Associates, Inc. to Jensen X X
proceed with preliminary design and grant Minton X X
application for the Donner Park area. Howell X
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Mr. Goll also informed the Commission the final application
had been submitted this date for Coastal Plains grants funds
in the amount of $50,000 for the construction of three storm
water french drains along the ocean. Final funding on this
program probably will be announced in August or September of this
year.
B. Mr. Walter Parks re E.D.A.
Mr. Parks presented for Commission review the preliminary plans
for the new water Pumping Station No. 2 and EDA advertisement
forms for signature. He advised the Commission the specifica-
tions had been submitted to the printers this date. Plans
for the Saltair Subdivision will be ready for bids by Wednesday
of this week. Mr. Parks explained that EDA conditions require
that the project be divided in five bids, each standing on its
own; new water Pumping Station No. 2, water distribution system
reinforcements, paving and drainage, Saltair Subdivision-
Section 3, sanitary sewer extensions, Saltair Subdivision-
Section 3, and water distribution system extensions, Saltair
Subdivision-Section 3. The bid documents may be examined at the
City Hall, 716 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, and the F. W.
Dodge Plan Room, 3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 101,
Jacksonville, Florida. Copies of the bid documents may be obtain-
ed at the office of Walter J. Parks , Jr. , Consulting Engineer,
2014 Arcadia Place, Jacksonville, Florida, upon payment of $20
with a refund of $10 to any unsuccessful bidder. The Commission
agreed with Mr. Parks that there should be a clear understanding
with the awarded bidder on Paving and Drainage, that clearing
and stumping must be completed before the sanitary sewer exten-
Sion contractor and the paving contractor commence their work.
It was also pointed out that the concerned contractors should
perform required work on the Duval County school property during
the out-of-school season. Bids will be received April 11, 1977.
Jensen X X
Motion: Call for bids on EDA project. Minton X X
Howell X
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C. Atlantic Beach Citizens for Progress
Rev. Jordan, representing the group, requested a completion date
of Donner Park' s new addition in order for the citizens to make
plans for a celebration. Mayor Howell stated he had talked with
Mr. Fred Mills , the contractor, about the delay which was the
result of unfavorable weather during the past few months and
failure of the vendor in delivering steel doors. Mayor Howell
informed the audience Mr. Mills had stated a completion date
two weeks hence.
D. Jamboree Club Condemnation •
Mr. Vogel advised the Commission he had received a telephone call
from the attorney representing the 1st mortgage holders and
requested the Commission stay action on the condemnation until the
foreclosure could be completed.
After a short discussion with Mrs . Runyon, one of the interested
parties, Mayor Howell appointed Mr. Alan Jensen as a committee
to confer with the City Attorney and report back at the next meet-
ing with a judgement as to the course of action which should
be pursued by the City.
E. American National Bank re Development of Royal Palms, Unit 3
Mr. Vogel stated he had received plans from the American National
Bank for a 54 apartment complex to be located immediately south
of Fox Gardens Apartments. Mayor Howell stated this property is
under Planned Unit Development and suggested the proposed project
be sent to the Planning Board for review.
Motion: American National Bank proposed project be Jensen X X
sent to the Planning Board for their Minton X X
consideration. Howell X
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Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance 25-77-13 Building Code
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART OF ARTICLE III, BUILDINC
CODE, SECTION 6-8. ADOPTION OF THE SOUTHERN
STANDARD BUILDING CODE CURRENT EDITION.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read on
third and final reading by Mayor Howell. Said Ordinance was posted
in line with charter requirements . Mayor Howell then declared
the meeting in session for a public hearing. As no one spoke for
or against, Mayor Howell declared the public hearing closed.
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Action on Ordinances - Continued
Motion: Said Ordinance 25-77-13 be passed on third Jensen X X
and final reading. Minton X X
Howell X
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B. Ordinance 70-77-7 - Utility Tax
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND LEVYING A TAX ON EACH AND
EVERY PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, #1 (KEROSENE) , #2,
AND #3 FUEL OILS (BUT NOT FUEL OILS OF LOWER GRADES. )
METERED OR BOTTLED GAS (NATURAL LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM
GAS OR MANUFACTURED) WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA: PROVIDING
FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX: PROVIDING THAT IN
EVERY CASE THE TAX SHALL BE COLLECTED FROM THE
PURCHASER AND PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE USE OF
SAID CITY TO THE SELLER OF SUCH UTILITY SERVICE
AT THE TIME OF PAYING FOR CHARGE THEREFOR TO THE
SELLER: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE: AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read by
title only, on first reading by Mayor Howell.
Motion: Said Ordinance be passed on first reading, Jensen X X
by title only. Minton ' X X
Howell X
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Mayor Howell suggested the rules be waived on an emergency basis
for the second reading.
Motion: Rules be waived and said ordinance be passed Jensen X X
on second reading on an emergency by title Minton X X
only. Howell X
Public Hearing to be held March 28, 1977
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Miscellaneous Business
A. Fletcher Senior High School Ad for Senator
Mr. Vogel stated he had received a request from Fletcher Senior
High School for a donation in the amount of $50 for The Senator.
Motion: Approve donation of $50 for Fletcher Jensen X X
Senator. Minton X X
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B. Beach Festival - City Float - $300
Mayor Howell advised the Commission that the cost of the City float,
in the amount of $300, for the opening day beach parade needs
Commission approval.
Motion: Approve payment of $300 for City float Jensen X X
for the Annual Beach Parade. Minton X X
Howell X
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C. Mr. Steckla re Report on Signs
Mr. Steckla, City Inspector, gave an itemized report on each of
the six alleged sign violations:
Presbyterian Church - Kindergarden - on personal
property
Place By The Sea - Barnett Bank representatives
indicated that the sign would be removed upon rehabil
itation of the building.
Fred Mills - Sign on Sherry has been removed.
Cloisters - 10th St. - meets all Code requirements
Sevilla - located on private property & directional
Seaspray - no violations as far as the City is concer ed
Mr. Steckla advised the Commission Mr. Ashurian has removed two
of the signs that were in violation and suggested if the sign
on Atlantic Boulevard was not removed, the City Inspector would
file a complaint on behalf of the City. Commission unaminously
agreed.
Mayor Howell suggested a tree Ordinance be prepared for the next
meeting providing that no tree on any building site be cut down
or removed except in the particular area of the lot that is under
our zoning regulations for a house to be built providing, however,
that the building inspector may from time to time in his judgemene
allow the cutting of certain trees outside of this area. Commiss " .n
agreed.
There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared that the
meeting be adjourned.
(SEAL)
William S. Howell
ATTEST: Mayor-Commissioner
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