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09-10-62 v COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH SEPTEMBER 10, 1962 AGENDA (1) Call to Order. (2) Minutes of Meeting of August 27, 1962. (3) Recognition of Visitors. (4) Award of Insurance Bids. (5) Recommendation on multiple usage - 377 - 8th Street. (6) Request for 6 ' fence at 333 Ocean Blvd. (7) Appointment to Board of Assessment Review. (8) Easement: (a) Sewer and Water Easement -- Red Barn property. (b) Instrument to correct error in easement. (c) Sewer easement property South 15th Street. (9) Amendment to Dog Ordinance. (10) Correspondence: (a) Walter Parks - regards Atlantic Blvd. - Mayport Road Interchange. (b) Fletcher High School - regards ad for 1962 program. (11) City Manager: (a) Approval Contractors final estimate #2 on Water Transmission Line and Well. (b) Approval balance due on Engineers fee on above projects. (c) Resolution to set mechanics salary, (d) Request for refund on Sign License. (e) Report on Sea Wall replacement. (f) Building permit for extension - Fowler & Associates. (12) Committee Reports. (13) Commissioners. (14) Adjournment. I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY 's ' • COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 1962 AT 8 P.M. Present: Henry G. Isaacs Preben Johansen J.B. Claiborne C.B. Lawrence, Jr. Chas. R. Moore, Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney John R. Printon, City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Isaacs. Minutes of the meeting of August 27th, 1962 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Mr. Isaacs recognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor. There was none. A report was presented from the Insurance Committee, Mr. D.B. Watts, Chairman. The bids covering the City's Insurance for the year September, 1962 to September, 1963 were as follows : United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Minchew,Agent,$5, 525.17 American Universal Insurance Co. ,Howell, Agent 5,680.66 Agricultural Insurance Co. , Watts, Agent 6, 140.63 Maryland Casualty Co. , Rosborough, Agent 6,367.08 Glenn Falls Insurance Co. , Holcomb Agent 6, 728.52 The Committee recommended that the apparent low bid of Mr. Minchew written by U.S .F. & G. be accepted, and advised the policies when issued would be checked by 'the Insurance Committee for errors and omissions on each line. The report listed re- commendations from the Committee which recommendations were read and discussed, following which Mr. Lawrence moved that we accept the low insurance bid by Mr. Norman Minchew through United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company in the amount of $5, 525.17 and that the following recommendations be adopted: 1. The 1935 American LaFrance Fire Truck be added to the Liability Schedule with Comprehensive coverage. 2. That Fire, Extended Coverage, Vandalism and Malicious Mis- chief in the amount of $1200.00 be placed on new addition to the City Garage. Minutes 9-10-62, Page #2 4 3 . That an additional amount of $1, 500.00 be placed on the contents of the City Garage. 4. That an additional amount of $5, 000.00 be placed on the City Hall Building. 5. That new payroll estimation for the Workmen Compensation policy be given to the writing agent. 6. That all movable equipment excluding autos be covered by Inland Marine Floater. 7. That uninsured motorists protection be added to the Compre- hensive Liability policy provided the additional premium does not exceed $56.00. 8, That the issuing agent is to be authorized to obtain false arrest protection for the City provided that the cost does not exceed $200.00. said motion was seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Mr. Moore suggested that a vote of thanks be given to the Insurance Committee for the work done by them, and this was unanimously concurred in by the entire Commission. Mr. Printon advised that the matter of multiple usage of the property at 377-8th St. in two separate buildings has been studied by the Attorney and himself and their recommendation is that this usage is in violation and that the Ordinance be adhered to. Mr. Lawrence suggested that the Commission instruct the City Manager to enforce the Ordinance as it is on the books, and that the City go on record that this property is in violation and that the owners shall correct the violation and desist using same, and that Mrs. Bloom be advised by letter of the City Attor- ney's opinion. It was brought out in discussion that no permits were issued for converting the garage into an apartment - neither building, electrical or plumbing. It was the ':-.nanimous opinion of the Commission that Mr. Lawrence's suggestion be carried out. Mr. Printon presented a request for extension of the 6 ' fence at 333 Ocean Blvd. The matter was discussed and it was turned over to the City Manager to work out. upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The appointment of a third member to the Board of Assessment Re- view to replace Mrs. June Wright whose term has expired was next considered. Mr. Lawrence moved that Mr. Alan Potter be appointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a period of three years, seconded by Mr. Claiborne, and the call vote was : Minutes 9-10-62, Page #3 Aye: Claiborne, Johansen, Lawrence, Moore Nay: Isaacs Mr. Isaacs advised that his "no" vote was merely because he did not know whether Mr. Potter had the necessary experience or not. Mr. Isaacs then declared the motion carried . Mr. Printon presented a Utility Easment from Neal M. Roth and wife and Sid Mack and wife which easment will make it possible for the City to serve the Red Barn Barbecue place with water and provide sewer service. Mr. Lawrence moved that the easment be accepted subject to the City Attorney's approval, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Mr. Printon next presented an easement correcting a previous utilities easement from Harold J. Gabel and wife and Jack 8. Wales and wife covering the East 5 ' of Lots 4 and 6, Block 6, Atlantic Beach Parkway. Mr. Claiborne moved that we accept the easement as presented subject to the City Attorney's approval, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. He next presented a utility easement from John R. Printon and wife, and Arthur J. Longo and wife, present owners of Lots 4 and 6, Block 6, Atlantic Beach Parkway , for East 5 ' of said lots for utilities purposes. Mr. Lawrence moved that the easement be accepted subject to the City Attorney's approval, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Copies of an Ordinance amending the "Dog Ordinance" were given to the Commissioners for consideration at a later meeting. A letter was presented from Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr. , our Engineer. relative to the study he is making for water and sewer extensions in the vicinity of Atlantic Blvd. and Mayport Rd. advising that he has just received "most up-to-date" plans for proposed im- provements from the Expressway Authority, and that he plans to have information available in next few days on this subject. A request from Fletcher High School for an ad in the 1962 foot- ball program was given to the City Clerk with direction by the Mayor to pay from his fund. Final Estimate #2 from Joe Reinertson Construction Co. on the water transmission line as covered by Engineer Project #17-62 was presented for payment in the amount of $906.73 . It has been approved by the Engineer and Mr. Printon recommends that it be paid, Mr. Moore moved that said Estimate be paid, seconded by Mr. Lawrence and carried. Minutes 9-10-62, Page #4 Resolution #62-23 covering salary for new mechanic was pre- sented and read in full. Mr. Moore moved that said Resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr. Lawrence and having been duly con- sidered the Mayor put the question thereon and it was carried. Copy of Resolution #62-23 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. A statement from Walter J. Parks, Jr. covering balance due on engineering project #17-62 in the amount of $90.00 was pre- sented for payment. Mr. Johansen moved that this bill be paid, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. A request was presented from Proctor-Burnett Signs asking for a refund on the license fee which their office inadvertently paid, as they did not want to renew the license since they are not doing any business in Atlantic Beach . Mr. Lawrence moved that the license fee be refunded as requested, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Mr. Printon reported on replacing of seawall and advised that he had two estimates - one was for $60.00 a foot and the other was $200.00 per foot. The last estimate covered replacing with a seawall comparable to the present wall. Mr. Printon is to contact property owners concerned and see if they are interested in participating in replacement of walls in the area concerned. A request to make extension to their present building on south- side of Levy Rd, was presented from Fowler & Associates. The matter was discussed and upon recommendation of the City Manager Mr. Moore moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Mr. Johan- sen and carried. Mr. Lawrence advised that he had tried to look into the com- plaints about the Jacksonville Light Office at the Beach, but does not think he is the proper one to undertake this. He suggests that the matter be turned over to Jacksonville Electric Department to investigate. It was consensus of opinion that this be done. The report for the month of August was received from the Fire Chief, and filed. The report for the month of August was received from the Police Chief, and filed. Mr. Johansen advised that he had received some literature from the United Nations which is available for anyone interested. Minutes 9-10-62, Page #5 Mr. Moore advised that he with Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Dixon had checked on the garbage can situation this morning and had found some very bad violations. He presented a list of these violations that were the worst. The matter was referred to the Committee to discuss with Mr. Printon. There was no action taken. There being no further business, Mayor Isaacs declared the meeting adjourned. /7/ , Attest : V ,, I i'd;' _ Henry . Is:ag' , Mayor- ( Commissioner aci___LL Adele S. Grage, City rk RESOLUTION NO. C - - WHEREAS, the personnel program for the Municipal Service of the City of Atlantic Beach provides for a beginning salary schedule for all employees, and WHEREAS, the experience of Leroy White as a mechanic qualifies him to start at a salary equivalent to the former mechanic, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach approve the starting salary of the City Mechanic (range 14) at $305.00 per month. * * * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on ` , 1962. Attest: 4 ceL-0-e_ 4 4/&:,10 _._ Adele S. Grage, City 'erk (SEAL)