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12-13-76 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AGENDA December 13, 1976 Call to Order Invocation and Pledge to Flag 1. Approval of the minutes of November 22, 1976 2 . Recognition of Visitors 3 . Correspondence 4. Report of City Manager 5 . Unfinished Business A. Report on E. D. A. application 6 . Report of Committees - None 7 . Action on Resolutions A. Pavement Marking Machine by D.O.T. 8. Action on Ordinances A. Ordinance 90-76-67 Third & Final Reading Public Hearing B. Ordinance 90-76-68 Third & Final Reading Public Hearing 9. Miscellaneous Business A. Chief Stucki re Private Bottle Club License B. Community Development Block Grant, Kellum, Patterson & Bell 10 . Adjourn MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 13, 1976 AT 8: 00 P. M. PRESENT: William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner Robert B . Cook, Sr. Alan C. Jensen James E. Mhoon AND: R. C . Vogel , City Manager Oliver C . Ball, City Attorney Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk ABSENT: L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioner The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell . The invocation was given by Commissioner Cook followed by the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the meeting of November 22, 1976, were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried. Correspondence Mayor Howell recognized Mr. Walter J. Parks, City Engineer, in response to Mr. Parks ' letter of December 15, 1976, concerning Selva Marina Unit #9. Mr. Parks presented drawings of street, water, and sewer layouts along with specifications to the Commission for approval . The following motions were made: 1 . Approval of Street Layout Names of V Vote and Specifications - Selva Commrs . M S Y N Marina Unit #9 Cook x x Jensen x Mhoon x x Howell x Motion Approved ***************** 2 . Tentative Approval of Water M S V V Layout and Specifications - Cook x Selva Marina Unit #9 Jensen x x Mhoon x x Howell x Motion Tentatively Approved. ***************** MINUTES DECEMBER 13 , 1976 4110 PAGE TWO Names of Vote Vote 3 . Approval of Sewer Line Layout and Commrs. M S Y N Specifications for West Side of Cook x x Seminole Road and Sea Oats Drive Jensen x Mhoon x x Howell x Motion Approved. ****************** 4. Tentative Approval of Sewer Line Layout and Specifications for Saturiba Cook x Drive Contingent upon approval of Jensen x x lift-stations Mhoon x x Howell x Motion Approved. ****************** Mr. George Bull presented drawings of sewer layout and specifications for the Commission' s information and future consideration for Selva Marina Unit #10. 1/110 Correspondence - Continued Commissioner Jensen suggested that the next regular Commission meeting be held on December 28, 1976, instead of December 27, 1976, due to one of the City of Jacksonville ' s big events of the year, i.e. , the Gator Bowl football game, on the 27th. Commissioner Jensen felt this would be a continuing effort to cooperate with the City. Motion was made by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried to change the date of the next regular meeting to December 28, 1976 . City Manager ' s Report Mr. Vogel presented plans for the Commission' s approval of the recreational building at Donner Park. Motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Mhoon and carried to approve the plans and initiate construction expeditiously and with alacrity. The Reverend Jordan expressed his appreciation to the Commission and inquired if it would be possible to have the foundation laid before January 1, 1977, and have portable electricity and sound so that the residents could have the Celebration of Emancipation Proclamation at the Beach. Mr. Vogel assured him this would be done. MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1976 PAGE THREE Unfinished Business A. Report on E. D. A. Application - Mayor Howell advised the Commission that the City' s application for over one million grant had been certified on Friday as to its correctness and awards should be announced soon. Pavement Marking Machine by D. 0. T. Mr. Vogel read a letter from Mr. Littlefield, Traffic Engineer for the Department of Transportation, concerning state participa- tion in the markings of arterial streets in Atlantic Beach. The letter outlined that this project would be of no expense to the City and the only requirement on the City' s part would be to furnish accident records. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Mhoon and Jensen and carried that the City Manager sign the necessary contract with the Department of Transporation. Action on Ordinances Ordinance 90-76-67 - Third and Final Reading - Public Hearing Ordinance 90-76-67 amending Chapters 28-13 (a) , 28-15 (a) of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, entitled "Zoning" regarding retail sale of gasoline only, 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 then declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Cook moved for passage of Ordinance 90-76-67, seconded by Commissioner Mhoon and carried unanimously. Ordinance 90-76-68 - Third and Final Reading - Public Hearing Ordinance 90-76-68 amending Chapter 28-7 (d) of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, entitled "Zoning" regarding side yard required, 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 then declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Mhoon moved for passage of Ordinance 90-76-68, seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried. MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 1976 PAGE FOUR Miscellaneous Business A. Chief Carl Stucki reported to the Commission that the Police Department had investigated the Beaches Sipping and Singing Society, 100 W. 1st Street. He stated that he felt this Society is violating their license by using the premises as a bottle club. Chief Stucki recommended the owners be instructed to show just cause why their license should not be revoked. Commissioner Jensen inquired if the owners had a bottle club license issued by the State of Florida; the Chief said he was not aware of such a license, and that the Society had only the one issued by the City of Atlantic Beach. After a short discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Mhoon, seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried to instruct the City Manager to advise the owners by letter to appear before the Commission at the next regular Commission meeting on December 28, 1976, to explain his license and under what premise he is operating. B. Community Development Block Grant - Kellum, Patterson & Bell Mr. Vogel requ ested this item be passed over until the next meeting as he would have more information at that time . The Commission agreed to the proposal . Commissioner Mhoon advised the Commission he hoped to have a report on the dog ordinance by the next meeting. Commissioner Cook requested the City Commission to adopt a resolution backing the construction of Dames Point bridge and an easterly by-pass around Jacksonville. Motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Mhoon and carried to adopt Resolution 76-16. Said Resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Commissioner Cook asked the Commission to seriously consider supporting the Beaches Area Chamber of Commerce. After dis- cussion, Mayor Howell instructed Mr. Ball to prepare an ordi- nance supporting the Chamber in an amount not exceeding $2,000. 00 annually. There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared that the meeting be adjourned. i1/ (SEAL) / %� / L / ���� ATTEST: William'S . Howe ' 1 , Mayor-Commissioner M4e aide R. Tuc er, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 76-16 A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF THE DAMES POINT BRIDGE AND A MORE EASTERLY BY-PASS WHEREAS , due to the growth of population in the beaches area , there is a rising need for mass transportation; and WHEREAS , in order to facilitate orderly ingress and egress to the beaches area, a more easterly by-pass would be advantageous ; and WHEREAS , the Dames Point Bridge is a necessity for the future growth of the entire regional area. NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA : SECTION 1 . That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida , heartily support the Dames Point Bridge and urge the Department of Transportation , State of Florida , give con- sideration to a more easterly by-pass for the benefit not only of the rapidly growing beaches area but the entire region. SECTION 2 . This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage . PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION on the 13th day of December , 1976 . (SEAL) •ice//,.�,.1 will --6 'S . Howell , Mayor ATTEST: (L- / ,./4 1<7. Adelaide R. Tucker , City Clerk