06-24-68 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
FLORIDA
AGENDA
6/24/68
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1. Call to order.
2. Invocation.
3. Approval of Minutes of meeting of 6/10/68.
4. Recognition of Visitors.
5. Public Hearing - Ordinance - 2nd and Final. Reading -
(a) Pornography
6. Reports:
(a) Personnel Ordinance.
7. Correspondence:
(a) Certificate of appreciation - Fletcher Athletic Dept.
(b) Municipal Code Corporation.
8. Approval Building Permits:
(a) Copper Kettle Storage Room
9. Ordinance .- First Reading
(a) Financing Garbage Body.
10. Fire and Police Chief Reports and Dockets
11. City Manager
12. Commissioners
i 13. Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
' HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1968, AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
John W. Weldon
Louis C. Holloway, Jr.
Arthur J. Longo
R. R. Rosborough, Commissioners
and
R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver Ball, Acting City Attorney
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.
Howell.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Father Terrell F. Solana.
Upon motion of Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried, the
minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1968 were approved as written.
Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any business
from the floor not on the Agenda. Mr. Gene Morse, President of
Beaches Junior Chamber of Commerce, stated that they are going to
sponsor an AFL Exhibition football game between the Miami Dolphins
and Boston Patriots at the Gator Bowl on August 23, 1968. He
requested support and cooperation in this project. Mr. Howell
advised we would give all support we can.
Mr. J. U. Moorhead of Selva Marina Drive registered a protest as
to the mosquitoes and was insistent in his plea that something
must be done. The matter was discussed as to fogging, etc. and
the fact that this is all handled by the East Duval County Mosquito
Control District. It was suggested that all those with complaints
call them, and Mr. Vogel will also contact them for the City.
Mrs. Ann Arnott asked if we had any rules or laws as to surfers
and bathers. Chief Stucki advised we do not have Ordinance cover-
ing but have asked cooperation of bathers and surfers not to go in
area where the others are. Anytime there is complaint, if they
will see the lifeguards, they will move surfers.
Mr. Henry Isaacs asked what is being done to enforce Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Vogel advised he is following up with our Acting City Attorney,
Mr. Ball.
Ordinance #95-68-11 was presented for second and final reading.
Said Ordinance makes it unlawful to sell or exhibit to a child
or children pictures, books, movies, etc. which are offensive
because they affront the prevailing standards of the adult
community as a whole as to what is suitable material for children.
The Ordinance was posted in line with Charter requirements. Acting
City Attorney Ball read the Ordinance in full. Mr. Howell presented
some amendments to the Ordinance which do not change the substance
of the Ordinance but make it more understandable. The word "minor"
throughout the Ordinance is changed to "child" as defined in Florida
Statutes 1965, Chapter 39. In Section III for "monetary considera-
tion" is deleted, and Section IV is rewritten to comply with law
Minutes 6/24/68 Page #2
as children under 17 are referred to Juvenile Court. Following
reading of Ordinance and suggested amendments, Mr. Howell declared
the meeting in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. As
no one appeared either for or against, Mr. Howell declared Public
Hearing closed. He advised letters had been received from various
organizations including Palms Presbyterian Church, Pablo Pilot Club,
Jacksonville Beaches Woman' s Club, Jacksonville Beach Fraternal
Order of Police, and the Women' s Group of St. John' s Catholic
Church supporting the Ordinance. A postcard type envelope was
received from W. A. Womack, 1203 N. 16th Avenue, Jacksonville Beach,
advising he "looked upon anti-pornography laws as an encroachment
on individual freedom as are most laws". Mr. Longo moved passage
of Ordinance #95-6811 on second and final reading as amended,
seconded by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon stated he thinks Ordinance is
good, although the Supreme Court might not agree, he thinks we
should make every effort to do all we can to enforce. Mr. Howell
then put the question and the motion carried unanimously.
A Certificate of Appreciation by the Athletic Department of Fletcher
High School was presented to the Commission and received for informa-
tion and filing.
A letter was read from Municipal Code Corporation advising that
when we are ready to have our Ordinances codified they will be
happy to arrange a meeting with the City officials on the matter.
At this time the 1968 budget does not include this expenditure. It
was agreed it was needed and very desirable that this be done. Mr.
Weldon moved that we consider putting sufficient funds in 1969
budget to have this codification done, seconded by Mr. Rosborough
and carried.
Mr. Vogel presented an application from Copper Kettle, Inc. for a
building permit to erect a temporary storeroom at the Sea Turtle
Restaurant. It will be removed when further planned improvements
are made on this property. There was a discussion and it was
determined that temporary would not extend beyond 12 months. Mr.
Rosborough moved approve building permit for a temporary storeroom
to remain there for a period not to exceed 12 months, seconded by
Mr. Weldon and carried.
An Ordinance was presented in full in writing for first reading by
Title only to authorize the Mayor-Commissioner, attested by the
City Clerk, to borrow for period of 6 months the sum of $3200.00
from First National Beach Bank at not over 5% per annum interest.
This is to finance remainder of recently purchased garbage body,
taking advantage of a cash discount the dealer would allow. This
can be done in line with Section 76 of City Charter. Mr. Weldon
moved passage on first reading by Title only, seconded by Mr.
Longo and carried unanimously. The Public Hearing was set for
July 8th, 1968 at 8:00 P. M.
Copies of Municipal dockets for June 10th and 17th, 1968 were
received for information and filing.
Minutes 6/24/68 Page #3
The City Manager ' s report was presented for information and
filing. Mr. Vogel advised that the Duval County Health Depart-
ment has advised of a program for Federal Aid on rodent control
and we would like to go along as long as it does not obligate
us in any way.
Mr. Vogel stated that Sieg and Ambachtcheer, Inc. advised that
they are very happy to get bid and will be here in a couple of weeks
to paint the water tank.
He also had a request from Mr. McRae of Houdaille-Duval-Wright
Company for a little more time to get started on our paving pro-
ject. Due to an overload of work on projects they are committed
on, it will be about three weeks from last Tuesday or around middle
of July before they can get started on paving. Mr. Weldon noted
it would be right in middle of summer season, however, Mr. Vogel
advised it goes down in a hurry and will not take long.
Mr. Vogel presented a proposal from Apperson Chemical Company to
install a Neptune chemical feed system to keep scale and rust out
of water lines. It will be approximately $2 .00 per day operating
cost and the system will cost approximately $700.00. It will
help eliminate clogged meters. It was agreed we would like to
see tried but feel should consult with Mr. Parks first.
Mr. Vogel says proceeding on condemnations and is getting good
response. It was discussed, and Mr. Vogel stated we are making
progress.
Mr. Weldon advised he is disappointed at postponement on paving
but understands. He asked if we are going to curb and gutter
Sherry Drive. It was advised this is not in program for this
year, but is in overall plan. He inquired as to beautifying the
islands on Atlantic Boulevard, and following discussion it was
agreed the City Manager should coordinate this project with State
Road Department, Neptune Beach, and the Garden Circles.
Mr. Rosborough apologized for being late and requested two changes
in minutes. On page two the word "poles" should be inserted on
first line after the numeral 23 ; and on page 3 on first line of
third to last paragraph the word should be "asphalt" instead of
"concrete" . The City Clerk was directed to make these corrections.
He also asked about a tree surgeon who has contracted for work
on Selva Marina Drive and contract included hauling away debris,
but he has not done so. He asked that the City Manager contact
the man. Mr. Vogel advised he is already working on it.
There being no further business, Mayor Howell declar-d the mee ing
adjourned. ,/7 /
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CITY MANAGERS REPORT
6/24/68
The following is a summary of the work accomplished within
the City and covers Monday, June 10 through Thursday,June
20th. The next report will include June 21.
The man hours listed below are in addition to the regular
routine hours consumed in regular maintenance and garbage
pick up, etc. There were approximately 130 man hours spent
on the trash trucks, 17 hours on the grader and 48 hours
on cutting grass on public property. There were 20 man
hours spent constructing a sidewalk on 12th Street from
Beach to the Ocean. The sweeper was operated 28 man hours.
Twelve hours were consumed in patching streets. About
20 man hours were consumed at the Sewer Plant. I spent
about 16 hours with Mr. Edwards re-calibrating the effluent
meter which measures the water as it leaves the Sewer Plant
to the Inland Waterways. Three men spent about 4 hours
installing drainage pipe at Atlantic and Begonia.
B. J. Heilig Contracting Company has been clearing and grub-
bing the land to be used for the practice field. This work
is practically completed, however, there is still a lot of
work to be done by City forces to bring this up to acceptable
conditions for making it a playing field.
I have tried to make this report as brief and concise as
possible, however, if any of the Commissioners feel that it
is not in detail enough or does not show enough locations
where work was completed, I will be happy to include it
in my next report.
Respectfully, submitted,
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R. C. Vogel
City Manager
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