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02-23-76 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH , FLORIDA AGENDA February 23 , 1976 1 . Call to Order 2 . Invocation 3 . Approval of the Minutes of February 9 , 1976 Approval of the Minutes of February 10 , 1976 Approval of the Minutes of February 16 , 1976 4 . Recognition of Visitors 5. Correspondence 6 . Commission Consideration A. Bid opening - Pickup Truck B. Mr . Peter Johnson - Higley Publishing Corporation - Seaspray Subdivision C . Resolution #76-1 - Budget Transfers D. Resolution #76-2 - David Lee E . Ordinance #5-76-5 - Advisory Planning Board - First reading F. Parks Project - Consideration of Budget 7. City Clerk 8. Chief of Police 9 . Director of Public Works 10 . City Manager 11 . Commissioners 12 . Mayor 13. Adjourn MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY , FEBRUARY 23 , 1976 AT 8 : 00 P . M. PRESENT : William S . Howell , Mayor-Commissioner Robert B. Cook , Sr . Alan C . Jensen James E . Mhoon L. W. Minton , Jr . , Commissioners AND : R. C . Vogel , City Manager Oliver C . Ball , City Attorney Cynthia H. Hutchinson , Secretary 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 . The Minutes of the meeting of February 9 , 1976 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Minton , seconded by Com- missioner Jensen and carried . The Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 10 , 1976 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Minton , seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 16 , 1976 were ap- proved as corrected upon a motion by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried . It was suggested that the Minutes be corrected as follows : Mr. John Buckler , President of the Little League , requested police supervision during the Little League season. He stated that they had had trouble with children coming over to the Park after dark and causing disturbances. Chief Stucki stated that he did not have the manpower to have constant supervision during the Little League season. He also stated that he did not think that it was the Police Department ' s responsibility to supervise the recreational activities . Commissioner Mhoon suggested that the Little League hire a security guard to patrol the Park after dark . After much discussion , a motion was made by Commissioner Mhoon to hire an off-duty policeman at $5 . 00 per hour to patrol the Park during the Little League season with the City donating $500 . 00 and the Little League to pay $250. 00 . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried unanimously . Mayor Howell called on Dr . William Lee , Councilman from Jacksonville Beach . Councilman Lee presented a draft of an Ordinance for the Commission ' s consideration concerning the animal dontrol problem in the beaches area . Councilman Lee requested that the Commission appoint a member to attend a committee meeting with Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach to investigate the possibilities of solvinc the problem together . Mayor Howell stated that Commissioner Mhoon ' had been appointed to the committee and would attend the meeting on Thursday , February 26 , 1976 at 8 : 00 P .M. at the Jacksonville Beach City Hall . PAGE TWO MINUTES FEBRUARY 23 , 1976 Mr. Robert Wardrep presented a brief report on the Atlantic Beach Planning Board. Mr . Wardrep stated that for the last several months the Planning Board had been meeting with representatives from Milo Smith and Associates and were progressing very well with the comprehensive plan for Atlantic Beach. He pointed out that press releases should begin soon due to the fact that Public Hearings were planned for the latter part of May with work starting on a final draft in June . Bid Opening - Pickup Truck The following bids were received and opened : Lee Chevrolet $3 , 385 . 00 Lynch-Davidson Ford $3 , 468. 24 Commissioner Minton moved for the bids to go to committee and award to the low bidder if specifications have been met . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mhoon and carried unanimously. Commissioners Minton and Mhoon were appointed to the committee. Mr. Peter Johnson - Seaspray Subdivision Mr . Peter Johnson and Mr. Ted Wilson , representing Higley Publish- ing Corporation submitted a preliminary plat for Seaspray Sub- division and asked that the Commission approve said plat and then approve the final plat at the next regular meeting. Mr. Johnson stated that the final plat needed to be executed by the mortgagee and the owner-developer and a few minor details would have to be changed. Mayor Howell asked Mr. Johnson if he had submitted the street design as required by the specifications of the City . Mr . Ted Wilson stated that Mr . Walter Parks had approved said design and Mayor Howell stated that they had to be approved by the City Commission. After a reveiw of the plat and discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Minton to approve the plat as it is laid out and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried unanimously . Mayor Howell stated that the second set of plans pertaining to sewer and storm lines , paving , water, etc. have been approved by the City Engineer and after proper inspection would be accepted by the City. Commissioner Minton so moved the above and the motion was seconded by Com- missioner Mhoon and passed unanimously . Resolution #76-1 - Budget Transfers Resolution #76-1 was presented and read in full by Mayor Howell and upon a motion by Commissioner Mhoon , seconded by Commissioner Minton said Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote . Said Resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof . Resolution #76-2 - David Lee Resolution #76-2 was presented and read in full by Mayor Howell . PAGE THREE MINUTES FEBRUARY 23 , 1976 A motion was made by Commissioner Mhoon to pass said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried. Said Resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof . Ordinance #5-76-5 - Advisory Planning Board - First Reading Ordinance #5-76-5 was presented in full in writing and read by title only on first reading by Mayor Howell . Upon a motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Jensen , said Ordinance was passed on first reading - title only . Parks Project - Proposed Budget A thirty-nine (39) weeks proposed budget for the Parks Project was submitted to the Commission for their consideration. Mayor Howell stated that he had talked to Mr . Tony Magoulis in Washington D.C. concerning the feelings of the City Commission on the salaries of the Parks Project employees . Mr . Magoulis stated that it was within the rights of the City Commission to submit a new budget and have it approved by the Coastal Plains Regional Commission . The proposed budget will reduce the labor budget and create seven (7) new laborers jobs . Commissioner Cook pointed out that he was strictly against paying overtime and Mr . Vogel stated that any overtime would have to be authorized by the City Manager before the overtime work was started and that this would be done only in an emergency situation. Mayor Howell stated that the new budget would be effective on Wednesday, February 25 , 1976 if approved by the Coastal Plains Regional Commission. After much discussion , a motion was made by Commissioner Minton to approve the proposed budget. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried unanimously. Mr. Hilliard asked the Commission ' s permission to send out bids for a new garbage truck and a new pickup truck . Mr. Hilliard explained that he wanted to dispose of the six year old garbage truck and also purchase a pickup truck due to the fact that Public Works give the Lifeguards their oldest truck. The Commis- sion granted Mr . Hilliard permission to send out bids for a garbage truck and a pickup truck. Mayor Howell stated he had talked with the owners of the property for the proposed water plant site . He pointed out he had no prices on the property but did not foresee any problems in that area. Mayor Howell also stated that he asked the Selva Marina Board of Directors for a 15 ' wide easement along the northern border of the Selva Marina Country Club for the installation of a 24" main which would feed from the proposed new plant easterly and pick up at the Selva Marina Drive extension. A report should be made at the next regular meeting on the water plant site and the easement. PAGE FOUR MINUTES FEBRUARY 23 , 1976 There being no further business , Mayor Howell declared the meeting be adjourned. (SEAL) /// i .1 `-'•m . Howell , Mayor ATTEST : / eLC•lawat) iA_- . .I • iw C/ thia H. Hutchinson Recording Secretary