11-08-78 v MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH HELD AT
THE CITY HALL ON NOVEMBER 8, 1978, AT 6: 00 P.M.
PRESENT: William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
Alan C. Jensen
Catherine G. Van Ness, Commissioners
AND: Pill M. Davis, City Manager
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk
ABSENT: James E. Mhoon
L . W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners
Oliver C. Pall, City Attorney
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Howell . The Mayor recognized
Mr. Bill M. Davis who had requested the Special Call meeting to discuss
two pressing problems. He explained that the City needs to acquire
a truck to house the 30KW generator recently purchased for $500,
in order to have a mobile unit. After discussions with Chief Stucki
and Mr. Hilliard, the suggestion was made to re-purchase the fire
truck that was traded in on the Quick Response Unit, as the chassis
and tires were in superb condition. Mr. Davis requested Commission
authority to re-purchase the piece of apparatus from Emergency One, Inc.
in the amount of $2, 000. 00. After a short discussion, the following
motion was made by Commissioner Van Ness and seconded by Commissioner
Jensen, and carried unanimously.
Motion: To authorize Mr. Bill M. Davis to re-purchase the
fire truck previously traded in from Emergency One,
Inc. , in the amount of $2, 000. 00, to be expended from
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Mr. Davis explained in detail to the Commission that it is necessary
that the City obtain, in addition to the Comprehensive Plan, a Coastal
Plains element study. Mr. Bell, of Kellum, Patterson & Bell orally
reported to Mr. Davis an estimated figure of between $8, 000 and$10, 000.
for the Coastal Plains element study. Mr. Marvin Hill has agreed to
furnish the above mentioned study and an interpretation of the current
zoning Ordinance. Mr. Davis also added that he would like Mr. Hill
to take the land use plan from the current comprehensive plan and
incorporate it into the zoning Ordinance afthe City of Atlantic Beach.
After a short discussion, the Commission assured Mr. Davis of the
Commission ' s favorability of Mr. Hill ' s proposed agreement should it
be presented at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Davis requested approval to purchase, if possible under the old
Police car bid, a new car. He noted that this item is appropriated
in the current fiscal year budget. The following motion was made by
Commissioner Van Ness and seconded by Commissioner Jensen.
Motion: Authorize Mr. Bill M. Davis to purchase a new car.
Commissioners Van Ness and Jensen voted yes and Mayor Howell voted
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There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
(SEAL) William S . Howell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk