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Commission Workshop Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 4:00 PM
Commission Chamber
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Cindy Anderson, Commissioner - Seat 2
Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 3 (Arrived at 4:23 p.m.)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5
Also Present: Joe Gerrity, City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Phyllis Nadeau, Associate City Clerk/Recording Secretary
Shane Corbin, Director of Planning and Community Development (PCDD)
CALL TO ORDER
1 TOPICS
A. Discuss contract with North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) for services as the City's
negotiating agent regarding potential purchase of Johnston Island.
CM Gerrity explained the Commission's adoption of a Resolution to move forward with
an Agreement with North Florida Land Trust (NFLT). He introduced Mark Hudson and
Rebecca Perry from NFLT, and the floor was opened for questions.
Mark Hudson, Land Protection Director with NFLT, addressed the Commission
explaining his role of managing all NFLT land acquisitions and financing. He introduced
Rebecca Perry, Associate Director with NFLT, explaining she is the lead on contract
negotiations and will be the lead on any real estate resulting from those negotiations.
Mr. Hudson gave a brief history of the NFLT and its mission, his qualifications and Ms.
Perry's qualifications. He invited the Commissioners to ask questions. All questions
were answered.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the history of the island's sea -level rise, the
appraisal process, the negotiation process, the NFLT's scope of service, and creating a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Brian Burket, Parks & Recreation for the City of Jacksonville, addressed the
Commission and spoke about the collaboration of a Master Plan between partners of the
property (the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville), the types of financing
available (recommended an Option Agreement), cost maintenance with regard to
erosion, appraisal specifics, the scope and cost of restoration and maintenance, Florida
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Department of Transportation obligations, specifics of the Florida Inland Navigation
District (FIND) Grant award of 25% (reimbursable), and the next steps going forward.
Mayor Glasser thanked all participants for their time and contribution.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.
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Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m.
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
DATE APPROVED:
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