Loading...
08-14-67 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION 8-14-67 AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Invocation. 3. Approval of minutes 7/24/67 and 8/8/67, and special meeting 7/29/67 . 4. Recognition of Visitors. 5. Communications: Letter from John J. Fisher, M. D. 6. Public Hearing: Mayport Cab Service application. 7 . Reports: (a) City Manager (b) City Manager on Motel water and sewer service. (c) Report on pipe bids. 8. Requests For: (a) Day Nursery - Mrs. Floyd, Section H. (b) Application for boarding dogs - Mr. Hammond, Section H. 9. City Clerk: (a) Request refund $13. 00 on utility bill - Mrs. Shields. (b) Approval request for Voting machines for 10/3 and 10/17/67 elections. 10. Appoint members Board of Assessment Review. 11. Fire and Police Chief Reports. 12. City Manager. 13. Commissioners. 14. Adjourn. r ' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1967 AT 8:00 P. M. Present: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner John W. Weldon Donald L. Goodling Louis C. Holloway, Jr. , Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney R. C. Vogel, Acting City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk Absent: W. J. Parks, Jr. , Commissioner The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Weldon. The minutes of the meeting of July 24, 1967 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Goodling, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. The minutes of the special meeting of July 29, 1967 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Goodling, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. The minutes of the meeting of August 8, 1967 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Weldon, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried. Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any business from the floor not on the Agenda. Mr. John Lowe requested the West 325 feet of a road known as Kestner Road be closed. It was brought out in discussion that this is not a dedicated road and Mr. Lowe owns the property on either side of the part requested closed. The City has done some work on the road - it is not paved. Mr. Weldon suggested Mr. Lowe file a formal written request with the City Manager and it will be handled from there. Mr. Goodling suggested Planning Board be notified of action requested so can have their comments and recommendations at next meeting. Mrs. Grage is to notify Planning Board. A letter from Dr. John J. Fisher relative to surfers was received for information and filing on motion of Mr. Weldon, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried. Minutes 8/14/67 Page #2 The Commission then went into session for Public Hearing on the application of Mrs. Norman D. GrosSberg, Mayport Cab Service, for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. Mr. John Helms representing the Grossbergs interrogated them at length regarding their operation emphasizing the fact that the Certifi- cate is requested mainly for service men at Mayport Naval Station - not interested in local business. Mr. Helms also interrogated Mr. Frank Tillman of Oak Harbor Subdivision as to need of this service by Mayport Cab Service due to lack of bus service to this area and Mayport. Mr. E. S. Parrish, Jr. , representing Beaches Cab, advised in his opinion Mr. Grossberg has not provided proof of need for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity - also he advised the Legislature passed a bill which became law July 12, 1967 whereby communities are prohibited from issuing permits in excess of 1 cab for each 1200 residents, and unless Commission sees fit by unanimous vote, can reduce to 1 cab for every 850 residents. The 1960 census for Atlantic Beach was 3, 063 - there are possibly 4, 500 to 5, 000 at present - in any event he stated we now have more cabs permitted than the new legislation allows. Mr. Justin Montgomery, representing Beach Yellow Cab Company, joined Mr. Parrish in his statements and stated it is his opinion after reading Bill #67-906 the Commission probably does not have jurisdiction to issue a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity even if necessity was shown to exist. He would refer the Commission to correspondence of December 1965 by Beach Yellow Cab Company outlining their position and objections to proposed additional permits. Mr. Howell suggested continue to next meeting so Mr. Thompson can look into Bill #67-906 and give opinion. Mr. Weldon requested an expression from Mr. Helms. Mr. Helms advised this was his first experience representing a public carrier and he was attempting to show license needed to give service to military personnel, and he did not know of the legislative act. Mr. Weldon moved consideration be continued to next meeting and asked Mr. Thompson to see if within authority to grant occupational license in this case, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried. It was brought out that Certificate of Convenience and Necessity and occupational license go hand in hand. Mr. Thompson will report back at August 28th meeting. Mr. Vogel reported that the Motel Manager advised that the pool at the Motel is a recirculating pool and hasn't been emptied in two years. He doesn 't believe this is source of overload. Mr. Weldon stated he had checked on pools this week and was amazed to hear they haven't been dumped in four years. Mr. Goodling suggested an Ordinance regulating dumping for future guidance. Minutes 8/14/67 Page #3 Mr. Howell doesn't think Ordinance will hurt and has no ob,jec. tion and stated he doesn't know of any pool that doesn't recirculate. The Mayor asked Mr. Vogel, to look into and report back. Due to Mr. Parks ' absence Mr. Goodling moved consideration of pipe bids be deferred to next meeting, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. An application was presented from Mrs. Ralph Floyd of 1350 Tulip Street to operate a Day Nursery at her home. The application was also signed by the three property owners living close to her giving their consent. It was brought out that she will, need approval of Health Department before issuing of license can be considered. Mr. Goodling moved that the City Manager investigate requirements of the Public Health Service as to operation of Day Nurseries and report at next meeting with recommendations, seconded by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Holloway inquired if met zoning and was advised it did. Mr. Howell suggested amend motion to approve subject to approval of State or other agency, but Mr. Goodling had rather know and make sure before acting. Mayor Howell then put the question and the motion was carried. An application from L. C. and Margaret Hammond of 75 West 4th Street was presented for approval for license to board dogs. The application had attached signed agreements from property owners in this section. Mr. Holloway moved be referred to Acting City Manager to report back with details as to zoning of property, seconded by Mr . Goodling and carried. Mrs. Grage requested a refund of $13.00 on third quarter utility bill be approved to Mrs. Arthur E. Shields. Mrs. Shields paid her quarterly bill promptly and a few days later was advised a house was available for her on the Base. In like cases, we have made refund. The water has been cut off with less than a month used. Mr. Goodling moved approval of refund as requested, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. Mrs. Grage asked approval to request from County the use of 2 voting machines for our elections of October 3rd and 17th. Mr. Goodling moved approval, seconded by Mr. Holloway and carried. Mr. Howell stated it will be necessary to appoint two members to Board of Assessment Review as Mr. Walter Freeman's term expired July 1, 1967 and Mr. Richard Hamilton resigned to become Minutes 8/14/67 Page #4 our Tax Assessor. Mr. Howell advised Mr. Freeman will accept reappointment. He stated requirements and suggested the name of Mrs. Malcolm Baker who has agreed she will accept if nominated. Mr. Goodling moved passage of Resolution #67-,8 reappointing Mr. Freeman for three years and Mrs. Baker for two years, seconded by Mr. Holloway and carried. Copy of Resolution #67-8 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The report of the Police Department for July 1967 and Municipal Court Dockets for July 31st and August 7th and 14th were received for information and filing. Mr. Goodling inquired if additional life guards have been hired and Chief Vogel advised they had. Mr. Goodling also stated he understood the Captain had resigned and stated he would like to see the City write a letter to the American Red Cross over Acting City Manager 's signature giving recommendation for Mr. Gil Wells, and express appreciation of his services during time employed by City, and feel he did a good job. Chief Vogel agreed and advised he would do. Mr. Goodling reporting on purchasing practices, advised the Charter makes it the responsibility of the City Manager to estab. lish purchasing policy. He reported Committee has met and the City Manager has established purchasing policy in writing, and he recommended it be dated and given to each Department head. Mr. Goodling stated that at special meeting of July 29, 1967 Chief Vogel was appointed Acting City Manager and everything appears to be going smoothly. He thinks in fairness should increase salary to City Manager salary. If meets approval, Mr. Goodling moved that for as long as he is Acting City Manager the Chief 's salary be $700.00 per month retroactive to August 1, 1967, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared the meeting ad j our ned. irraltkiet Attest: i liam S. owe 1 a00,2-- 7J. • Mayor-Commissioner Adele S. Grage, City C k r • CITY OF . . . • 74 44/44464 "1111.11111111111111111111111111111111.11111=11121111•11•1111111•1111111111111111•1111111=e64144 RESOLUTION NO. 67-8 WHEREAS, Section 111 of the Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach provides for the appointment of a Board of Assessment Review, and, WHEREAS, one membership of said Board expires July lst, 1967, and one membership is open due to resigna- tion of Richard Hamilton to become Tax Assessor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be appointed to the Board of Assessment Review for the period as listed: Walter H. Freeman - 3 years Mrs. Malcolm Baker - 2 years AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the term of the remain- ing member be hereby confirmed as follows: MacFadden A. Newell - 1 year * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on August 14, 1967 . Attest: • _ ..„ „ .. / / /0' , 2 Adele S. Grage, City Cler l (SEAL)