01-14-19 Minutes Workshopy., f MINUTES
Commission Workshop Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2019 - 5:30 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 5:34 pm)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5
Also Present: Joe Gerrity, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Phyllis Nadeau, Associate City Clerk/Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
TOPICS
A. Lightning Prediction System
CM Gerry announced that $25,000 has been budgeted for a lightning detection system.
He introduced Roger Lindsay from Thor Guard, Inc.
Roger Lindsay from Thor Guard, Inc. gave a presentation on the Thor Guard Integrated
Lightening and Warning System including how the system works, prediction systems
versus detection systems, types of facilities where Thor Guard is used, installation and
cost. All questions were answered.
B. Parking Structure
CM Gerrity explained the parking structure presented on this Agenda was presented by
independent entrepreneurs who asked Mayor Glasser to bring it to the Commission for
consideration.
Mayor Glasser spoke about the vacant lot on 42 East Coast Drive currently being used
for public parking (behind Coop 303 restaurant). She explained the idea is to build a
restaurant which would inhabit the first and second floors with 110 parking spaces
surrounding the facility. The developer would build it at their cost but would like the
City to be responsible for the parking. She explained a variance would be needed to
build to the zero lot -line and some type of waiver on impervious surface. Mayor Glasser
presented drawings and cost tables. The builders have asked for a guaranteed return on
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the parking. She spoke about the limits in collaborating with surrounding cities and the
incoming paid parking program. Mayor Glasser opened the floor for the Commissioners'
questions. All questions were answered. She then opened the floor for comments.
Commissioner Waters talked about the City of Atlantic Beach being a destination city,
the demand for parking, the builder's "big" ask for a zero lot -line build and a variance,
and the responsibility of the City to provide parking for businesses. She expressed her
willingness to research the idea further.
Commissioner Anderson stated she would like to go on record that she does not feel the
City should consider this project, and she will not be in favor it unless the citizens express
their desire to have it built.
Commissioner Kelly stated she would be willing to talk further about this project only if
the citizens expressed a real interest in pursuing it.
Mayor Glasser thanked everyone for their input. She suggested they do some research
and be revisited at the next meeting.
2 PUBLIC COMMENT
Jamie Buckland spoke against Item 1 B.
Suzanne Barker spoke against Item 113.
Carol Schwartz spoke against Item 1B.
Mitch Reeves spoke against Item 1 B.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 6:28 pm.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Ellen Glasser, Mayor T
DATE APPROVED:
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