09-14-81 v AGENDA
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
September 14, 1981
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge to Flag
1. Approval of the Minutes of August 24, 1981
2. Recognition of Visitors
3. Correspondence
4. Advisory Planning Board
5. City Manager's Report
A. Item #1 - Public Hearing - 1981-82 Tentative Budget, Proposed
Millage Rate, and Revenue Sharing
B. Item #2 - Authorization to Modify Communications Equipment
C. Item #3 - Authorization to Purchase Parts Required to Rebuild
Engine - W-7 Front End Loader
D. Item #4 - Request by Mr. Evan Ozin for Zoning Variance -
Home Occupation
E. Item #5 - Request for Zoning Variance by C. J. Cox, Jr. -
1089 Atlantic Boulevard
6. New Business
7. Unfinished Business
8. Report of Committees
9. Action on Resolutions
10. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 58-81-5 - An Ordinance Amending, by Adding To,
Ordinance No. 58-75-4 Entitled "Establishing a Retirement Program
for City Employees---"; Second Reading
B. Ordinance No. 80-81-20 - Providing for an Increase in Water Fees
C. Ordinance No. 55-81-18 - An Ordinance Amending Section 18-7 of
the Ordinance Code Providing for an Increase in Fees to be Charged
for Collection of Garbage and Trash
D, Ordinance No.20-81-36-Adopting Budget for 1981-82-First Reading
11. Miscellaneous Business
A. City Clerk requests approval for Poll Workers for the Municipal
Election to be held October 6, 1981.
B. Copy of correspondence from Department of Housing and Urban Development
12. ADJOURN
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON SEPTEMBER 14,1981 AT 8:00PM
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PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner 0 0
Alan C. Jensen T T
Catherine G. Van Ness, Commissioners E E
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AND: George R. Olsen, Commissioner-Appointee
AND: A. William Moss, City Manager M S
Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney 0 E
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk T C
I O Y
ABSENT: L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioner NAME OF ONEN
COMMRS . NDSO
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Howell. The invocation, offered
by Commissioner Van Ness, was followed by the pledge to the flag.
In line with provisions of the Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, George R. Olsen was sworn into office by the City Clerk. He
then took his seat at the Commission table.
Approval of the Minutes of August 24, 1981
Motion: The minutes of the regular Commission meeting of August 24, Jensen x x
1981 be approved as submitted. Olsen x
Van Ness x x
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Recognition of Visitors
The Chair recognized Mr. Harvey Mason, a city employee, Mr. Mason stated
that he represented Mrs. Grage, 7th St. and others who had expressed the
hopes that he would be allowed to remain on the city payroll after Sep-
tember 30th and resume the duties as caretaker for the city hall park,
Mayor Howell thanked Mr. Mason for his comments and advised him that the
situation would be looked into.
Advisory Planning Board
Commissioner Van Ness reported that the next meeting would be held on
Tuesday night, September 22, 1981 at 7:30 p,m. and invited all interested
citizens to attend and express their opinions and viewpoints.
City Manager's Report
A. Item ill-Public Hearing - 1981 Tentative Budget, Proposed Millage Rate
and Revenue Sharing
The City Manager verbally presented his proposed. budget message. A copy
is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Howell opened the floor
for a public hearing and announced that the City Manager would be happy
to respond to any questions from the audience. Commissioner Van Ness
inquired what the increase in water rates would be for citizens living
outside the city. Mr. Moss replied that their rate will be the same ___
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City Manager's Report - item 111 - continued
percent increase (11/2 times the rate paid by citizens inside the
city limits) . As no one else spoke for or against, Mayor Howell
struck the gavel, thereby closing the Public Hearing.
Item 112-Authorization to modify communications equipment
Mr. Moss presented a background regarding the communications capa-
bility of the Public Safety Department, and expressed the opinion
that the most cost effective solution is to continue with the exist-
ing equipment after certain modifications have been made. The City
Manager requested the City Commission to waive bid requirements,
as provided for under Section 8-4 of the Code of the City of Atlantic
Beach and authorize him to contract with Allied Communications for
the base station modifications and frequency conversions for an
amount up to $3,535.00 for parts and labor. Mr. Moss advised that
Revenue Sharing funds have been reserved in this fiscal year for
this purpose.
Motion: Call for bids be waived and the City Manager be authorized Jensen x x
as per his report to spend approximately $3,535.00 for re- Olsen x
vamping of the Public Safety Department 's communications Van Ness x x
system. Howell x
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Item 113-Authorization to Purchase Parts Required to Rebuild Engine-
W-7 Front End Loader
The City Manager advised that extensive repair is required to be
made on a Case W-7 front end loader that is nineteen years old.
According to the Public Works Director, the parts are only available
from Case Power Equipment Company, an authorized distributor of Case.
Mr. Moss requested authorization to purchase repair parts from Case
Power Equipment Company in the amount of $2, 112.47. He added that
the work will be performed by the City's transportation division.
Motion: The City Manager be authorized to purchase the parts and Jensen x x
repair the equipment, in the amount of $2, 112.47, and Olsen x
using city forces to perform the work. Van Ness x x
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Item 114 - Request by Mr. Evan Ozin for zoning variance-Home Occupation
Mr. Moss stated that Mr. Ozin, 528 Royal Palms Drive had requested
a variance to be permitted to use his home for business calls. The
business involves the repair of automobiles at the residents of his
customers. An occupational license was denied because the area is
zoned residential. The Chair recognized Mr. Ozin who stated that
there would be no advertising or cars parked at his home. He has
been a certified mechanic for six years and believes he can offer
a good service to the people of the Beaches by making minor repairs
and tune-ups at their homes. Commissioner Van Ness asked where he
would take the cars if he could not repair them. He answered he you
call a wrecker as his service was only minor repairs and tune-ups.
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City Manager's Report - Item #4 - continued
The City Attorney was asked for an opinion. Mr. Ball stated that,in
this particular instance, it would not be improper to issue an
occupational license due to the fact that his home would only be a
base to have a business telephone. Commissioner Van Ness expressed
the opinion that she had no objection to having a business phone
as long as no cars and parts were left in driveways. Commissioner
Olsen asked what type of license could be issued and suggested that
a stipulation should be typed on the license "not to be used as a
storage area and to receive telephone calls only". Mr. Paul Steckla
suggested that it be so stated on the license "there will be no
outward manifestation of activity".
Motion: Mr. Evan Ozin, 528 Royal Palms Drive, be so authorized to Jensen x x
have an occupational license issued at the above address Olsen x
under the circumstances that have been discussed at this Van Ness x x
meeting, and it be so stated on the license. Howell x
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Item #5 - Request for zoning variance by C. J. Cox, Jr.-1089 Atl.Blvc,
The City Manager advised the Commission that Jack C.Harris, Attorney
at Law, representing C. J. Cox, Jr. was requesting permission to
locate a motorcycle business at 1089 Atlantic Blvd, a mini-warehouse
development recently constructed by Mike Ash. The location is zoned
Business "A" which allows retail stores. Mr. Moss expressed the
opinion that a motorcycle business is a retail store, but it appears
that the business will provide vehicle maintenance service and, there
fore, the operation may be perceived as a "vehicle repair garage"
since motorcycles are vehicles. Mr. Harris and Mr. Cox were both in
the audience and discussion followed. Mr. Cox asked that the Commis-
sion grant him a three month trial basis and if the Commission
was dissatisfied the business would move. Mayor Howell turned the
matter over to the City Attorney for an opinion. Mr. Ball recounuendec
that a license be allowed for a retail store only.
Jensen x
Motion: A license be allowed for retail salesonly in that Olsen x x
location.
Van Ness x x
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Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 58-81-5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, BY ADDING TO, ORDINANCE NO. 58-75-4 ENTITLED
"ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES "; PROVIDITG
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read on second
reading, by title only, by Mayor Howell.
Jensen x x
?lotion: Said Ordinance be passed on second reading, by title only... _
Van Ness x x
A Public Hearing was set for 5.-pt t --.'•c r 28, 1981 . Lowell x
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Action on Ordinances - continued
B. Ordinance No. 80-81-20 - Providing for an increase in Water Fees
The City Manager stated that the proposed Ordinance has not attempted
to adjust the present practice of charging a lower minimum rate for
multiple units. The new minimum rates will be in effect on January
1, 1982. While the new rates for excess usage will not be billed
until January 1, 1982, the Ordinance provides that the new rate will
apply to excess consumption for the period October 1, 1981 through
December 31, 1981.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27-12 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES TO BE
CHARGED BY CITY FOR WATER SERVICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on first reading, by title only.
Jensen x
Motion: Said Ordinance be passed on first reading, by title only. Olsen x
Van Ness >: x
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Mayor Howell stated for the purposes of holding a Public Hearing on
September 28, 1981 he requested the rules be waived and the OrdinancE
be presented on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27-12 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES TO BE
CHARGED BY CITY FOR WATER SERVICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on second reading, by title only.
Motion: On emergency, said Ordinance be passed on second reading, Jensen x x
by title only. Olsen x x
All members present voted unanimously for the motion. Van Ness x
A Public Hearing was set for September 28, 1981. Howell x
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C. Ordinance No. 55-81-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES TO BE CHARGED BY
THE CITY FOR COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND TRASH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on first reading, by title only.
Jensen x x
Motion: Said Ordinance be passed on first reading, by title only. Olsen x
Van Ness x x
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Howe x
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Action on Ordinances - continued - No. 55-81-18
Mayor Howell said for the purpose of moving the Ordinance along for
a Public Hearing on September 28th, he requested the Ordinance be
read on second reading, on emergency.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES TO BE CHARGED BY
THE CITY FOR COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND TRASH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on second reading, by title only.
Jensen x x
Motion: On emergency, said Ordinance be passed on second reading Olsen x
by title only.
Van Ness x x
All members Present voted unanimously for the motion. Howell x
A Public Hearing was set for September 28, 1981
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D. Ordinance No. 20-81-36 - Adopting Budget for 1981-82-
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1981, and
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on first reading, by title only.
Jensen x x
Motion: Said Ordinance be passed on first reading, by title only, Olsen 'x x
Van Ness x
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Mayor Howell stated that in order to move the Ordinance along and gel
it to a Public Hearing on September 28th, the Chair requested the
rules be waived and said Ordinance be presented on second reading,
on emergency.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC _
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1981, and
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, by Mayor Howell
and read on second reading, by title only.
Jensen x x
Motion: On emergency, -said Ordinance be passed on second reading Olsen x
by title only. Van Ness x x
All members present voted unanimously for the motion. Howell x
A Public Hearing was set for September 28, 1981.
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Miscellaneous Business
A. City Clerk requests approval for Poll Workers for the Municipal
Election to be held on October 6, 1981
Mayor Howell read a letter to the Commission from the City Clerk
requesting approval of the poll workers for the Municipal Election
to be held on October 6, 1981.
Motion: Approve the Poll Workers for the Municipal Election to Jensen x
be held on October 6, 1981. Olsen x
Van Ness x x
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B. Copy of correspondence from Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Mr. Moss stated that unless directed otherwise, he would respond in
the manner by which he requests additional information and details,
and what action they want at this time. Commissioner Jensen expresse•
the opinion that the City Manager should respond in the affirmative
if there is a need for it and the services are available and if this
is within the City limits. Mayor Howell stated that the Department
of Housing and Urban Development should be fully advised that the
matter must go under Planned Unit Development in as much as it
consists of more than three units.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
(SEAL) William S. Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
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Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk