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09-28-64 v CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1964 1. Call to order. 2. Invocation 3. Minutes of special meeting of September 12, 1964, and Regular meeting of September 14, 1964. 4. Recognition of visitors. 5. Request for _building permit Louie 's Bar. 6. Approval of water audit ending June 30, 1964. 7. Correspondence: a. Chief Vogel-oil heater usage b. Chief Vogel-curfew ordinance c. State Regulation of Coastal Construction d. Copy of letter to H. B. Meiselman-Frank Shumer e. Request for water and sewer extension on Main Street. f. Letter: Admiral Goldthwaite 8. Sewer Assessment policy. 9. Report Jacksonville Humane Society 10. Request for refunds: a. Building permit b. Utility refunds 11. Request for use of City Hall- Great Books, Discussion Group. ' 12. Resolution- authorization to execute form OEP #152. 13. Commissioners 14. Adjourn. )«_ 4 , ci) L7rt-t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1964 AT 8 P.M. Present: George R. Olsen Chas. R. Moore Don Goodling Walter J. Parks, Jr. , Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney John R. Printon, City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk Absent: John W, Weldon, Commissioner ( absent from City) The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Olsen. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Goodling. There being no corrections in the minutes of the Special meeting of September 12th, 1964 the Mayor declared them ap- proved as written. There being no corrections in the minutes of the regular meet- ing of September 14th, 1964 the Mayor declared them approved as written. Mr. Printon presented an application for building permit for Louie ' s Bar, 1135 Atlantic Blvd. to build an addition to their present building to enlarge their package store facilities. There was a discussion during which it was brought out that the addition does meet the building code , and that any other conditions that need looking into should be through the proper department. Mr. Goodling moved that approval be tabled until next meeting until can be studied, but there was no second. Mr. Parks moved that since it meets the Zoning and building code that the permit be approved, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The year audit of Water Funds made by Tyson & Meek covering period from January 1, 1964 thru June 30, 1964 was received and referred to the Finance Committee to review and report back to the Commission at the earliest meeting possible. A letter was read from Chief Vogel recommending to the Commis- sion the passing of an Ordinance banning self-contained oil heaters as he consideres them dangerous from a fire standpoint. The matter was referred to the City Attorney to check out and advise so that action can be taken. Minutes 9-28-64, Page #2 A letter was presented from Chief Vogel suggesting the passing of an ordinance effecting a curfew on juveniles. There was a discussion following which Mr. Parks moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the Public Safety Commit- tee to prepare an ordinance for presenting at the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried. Mr. Printon advised that we have received copy of regulations from the State governing Coastal Construction which require sending State an application with drawing following which they will issue permit for work if approved. The matter was discussed following which Mr. Goodling moved that the informa- tion be filed for reference and made available to property owners who are interested, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. A copy of letter to H.B. Meiselman from Frank Shumer, Architect was read. Said letter advised that upon receipt of payment of an enclosed invoice that he would offer the following services : 1. Immediate analysis of the above project (theatre) to check conformity to the governing code adopted by the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida. 2 . Submission to the City of Atlantic Beach certifi- cation relative to code conformance at project completion. The matter was discussed following which Mr. Parks moved that the City Manager be directed to secure a letter of affirmation either from the owner that an architect has been obtained until completion of job or from Mr. Shumer that he is retained until job is completed, without conditions, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. A letter was presented from some of the property owners situ-r ated on Main St. north of Levy Road requesting the Commission to include in the 1965 budget sufficient funds to extend the water and sewer lines to their properties. Mr. Printon advised that he is getting estimates and is including in the 1965 budget study. It was estimated that the project would cost approxi- mately $25, 000.00 and that there would have to be public hear- ings before the project could be carried out. A letter was read from Adm. Robt. Goldthwaite who owns property between 14th and 15th Sts. on the ocean front, requesting that the 15th St. ramp be closed. The matter was discussed and it was brought out that this access ramp, and also the 7th St. ramp should not he completely closed but fixed to allow emer- gency vehicles access to the beach, and also we want to dis- cuss further with the Corps of Engineers. The Mayor was asked . Minutes 9-28-64, Page #3 to acknowledge Adm. Goldthwaite ' s letter advising him of the Commission's feelings on the 15th St. ramp and also express our appreciation of the excellent job he and his neighbors have done in maintaining their wall. Mr. Printon reported on the Special Sewer Assessments and ad- vised that he thinks we have reached the point where some ac- tion should be taken or forget it. It was discussed following which Mr. Parks moved that a list of the accounts on delinquent sewer assessments where the owners have made no attempt at work- ing out a payment or amortiziig, be put in hands of the City Attorney with instructions to take necessary action to fore- close the liens, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The August report from the Jacksonville Humane Society was received for filing. Mr. Printon requested a refund for F.W. Fogg of $15.00 fee .paid on Permit#8102 to move a house onto Lot 12, Block 9, Donners R/P. They are not moving the house in and requested refund, and Mr. Printon recommended the refund be made. Mr. Goodling moved that the refund be made as requested, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried. The City Treasurer requested approval of refund to Mrs. June Wright on a duplicate payment for utilities at 895 Sailfish. Mr. Goodling moved that the refund be made, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The City Treasurer requested approval to remove from our .books $25.00 -balance due 'on water out-in Arc'ella Road as house was never built. We have been carrying this balance since 1960.against this property described as Lot 4, Block 17 Donners R/P. Mr. Goodling moved that the request of the Treas- urer be approved with the understanding that if improvement on this property is ever completed that the balance of $25.00 will be collected, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried. The City Treasurer requested approval to remove from the books a charge of $4.50 for garbage2senvicy at 45 W. 8th St. which has been carried since 1960. This property is not in livable condition and there has been no service there since 1960. Mr. Goodling moved that this charge be excused as requested, sec- onded by Mr. Moore and carried. An application for the use of the City Hall was presented.::: . .. by the "Great Books Discussion Group" . Mr. Parks advised that he knew of these groups and it is his understanding that they are OK and there are such groups in Jacksonville and other places. Mr. Goodling moved that their request be approved for • Minutes 9-28-64, Page ##4 use of the City Hall 2 nights a month on such nights not to conflict with other scheduled meetings, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried. Resolution #64-26 was presented and read authorizing Mayor Olsen to execute O.E.P. Form #152 titled "Project Application for Supplemental Federal Financial Assistance" on behalf of the City. Mr. Parks moved the adoption of said Resolution, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Copy of said Resolution #64-26 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Mr. Goodling advised that his understanding was that we should get a letter from Mr. Clint Walker stating the type business he proposes to operate and itemizing each operation. It was discussed following which Mrs Goodling moved that Mr. Walker be directed to submit this information to us in writing, sec- onded by Mr. Moore and carried, The City Manager was directed to write letters of coimmendatian to Chief Vogel and Officer Craig for the good work done in recent round-up of juveniles in car parts thefts, and that copy of letter be put in their personnel files Mr. O.C. Ball appeared on behalf of the Beaches Hospital ad- vising he would be happy to receive any comments on the hospi.tal or give any information he could about it. A letter was read from Mr. Printon submitting his resignation, as City Manager effective October 12th, 1964, as he has accept- ed position of City Manager at another city that he feels aft- fords an advancement in his profession. Mr. Parks moved that: we acknowledge receipt of the resignation and accept same with regrets and extending our thanks for the services rendered to date, and making the date of resignation effective as of October 31st, 1964, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. eorge 4,' Olsen. Mayor- Commissioner Attest: 26/Lar_ Adele S. Grage, City C1e RESOLUTION NO. 64-26 11/ WHEREAS, the City of Atlaitic Beach has been declared by the President of the United States to be a disaster area, and thus elegible for emergency assistance by the Federal Government, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an individual be authorized to execute O. E. P. form #152, Revised March 1963, titled "Project Application for Supplemental Federal Financial Assistance", NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC BEACH, that, George R. Olsen, Mayor of Atlantic Beach, be and he is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of Atlantic Beach, , a public entity established under the laws of the State of Florida , this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act ( Public Law 875, 81st Congress; 42 U.S.C. 1855-1855g) . • Passed and approved this 28__ h dayof Se•temb-r , 1964-. PP sfi nald L. Goodling, ommis;ioner � r Walter J 'arks, Jr. , commissioner John W. Weldon, Commissioner (7-411-- Charles R. Moore, Commiss ner CERTIFICATION I, Adele S. Grage , duly appointed and City Clerk of Atlantic Beach , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach on the 28th day of September , 1964. 11/ Date: September 28, 1964 / City Clerk (7662-ge Official Position Adele S. Grage RESOLUTION NO. 64-26 WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach has been declared by the President of the United States to be a disaster area, and thus elegible for emergency assistance by the Federal Government, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an individual be authorized to execute O. E. P. form #152, Revised March 1963, titled "Project Application for Supplemental Federal Financial Assistance", NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSIO1 OF ATLANTIC BEACH, that, George R. Olsen, Mayor of Atlantic Beach, be and he is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of Atlantic Beach, , a public entity established under the laws of the State of Florida , this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act ( Public Law 875, 81st Congress; 42 U.S.C. 1855-1855g) . Passed and approved this 2: h day of Se•temb- , 1964-. • er,e6e Arf // Donald L. Goodling, Commiss ' oner _L _/__ Walter J.F. ks, Jr. , C'.411, ssioner John W. Weldon, Commissioner fi 792 Charles R. Moore, Commissio r CERTIFICATION I, Adele Se Grage , duly appointed and City Clerk of Atlantic Beach , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach on the 28th day of September , 1964. Date: September 28, 1964 City Clerk Official Position Adele S. Grage