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(~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800
SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1999
PRESENT: Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
Mike Borno
John Meserve
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners
AND: David Thompson, City Manager
Maureen King, City Clerk
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
ABSENT: Richazd Beaver
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy at 7:15
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1.. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
February 22, 1999.
~' Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held
February 22, 1999 as presented.
The minutes were unanimously approved.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors:
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A. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street believed The R-A-M
Professional Group, engineers for the Core City Project, had utilized
flawed data and presented misinformation in their report to the Stormwater
Review Committee (SRC) on March 3, 1999. He requested that no
additional payments be made to the firm until the SRC approves the report.
B. J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive commented that the
stonnwater management brochure provided to the SRC did not apply to the
City of Atlantic Beach. He felt the report provided to the Committee by
The R-A-M Professional Group should include Howell Park, and stated he
would provide the Commission a copy of his letter dated October 25, 1997,
which addressed the utilization of Howell Park and the core city drainage
problem.
Mr. Marchioli also complained of a recent high water bill.
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Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive stated he had attended two meetings
with the consulting engineers on the Core City Project and no mention had
been made concerning the requirements of the RFP, or the
recommendations of the SRC. Mr. Kuti believed there should be more
input from the city engineer at these meetings. He also stated he would
like to make a recommendation concerning the Pine Street residents'
drainage problems and inquired as to how to do this.
Mayor Shaughnessy suggested he request a meeting of the SRC to discuss
his recommendation for Pine Street.
Don Phillips of 1566 Park Terrace West also spoke concerning The RA-
M Professional Group's redesign of the Core City Project and expressed
concern that the engineers were minimizing the impact of the tides on the
city's drainage. Mr. Phillips further stated that pollution of the Selva
Lagoon was often mentioned, but the level of pollution was unknown. Mr.
Phillips indicated he had spoken with the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) concerning testing for pollution and they suggested
performing tests for pollution at three locations: at Plaza, at the crossover
at Selva Lagoon, and at Fleet Landing. Mr. Phillips indicated the cost for
the tests would be approximately $1,000.00, and he had given a copy of his
findings to Public Works Director Kosoy.
Mr. Phillips indicated that the St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD) had agreed to fund one baffle box for the city's project. He felt
that if the tests were conducted and the pollution data made available to
the SJRWMD, they might fund additional baffle boxes.
Mr. Phillips also expressed concern that The R-A-M Professional Group
had based their analysis on an invalid model and their values were not
technically accurate.
Mayor Shaughnessy suggested that City Clerk King forward Mr. Phillips'
comments to The R-A-M Professional Group from the minutes of the
meeting, or that he write them a letter.
Tom Dumas of 27 South 32nd Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, introduced
Jack Purcell, a resident of Atlantic Beach and a member of the local Rotary
Club. Mr. Dumas stated he was a member of P.I.N.E. (People Involved
with Nature and the Environment) and briefly outlined the
recommendations made by the organization for the Pine Island Preserve
(Dutton Island). The list of recommendations is attached and made part of
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this official record as Attachment A.
Mr. Dumas commended the city for obtaining the $30,000.00 mitigation
money from the Jacksonville Port Authority for culvert replacement and
thanked the city for taking the initiative to acquire the island.
Mayor Shaughnessy thanked Mr. Dumas for the work he performed on
behalf of the city during the acquisition of the island.
3. Unfinished Business From Previous Meeting
A. Request Filed by Nicole Gwyn for Clarification of the Definition
of "general supervision by a physician" as it Relates to the
Operation of a Tattoo and Body Piercing Business
City Attorney Jensen advised the Commission that no action was necessary
because the request had been approved during the February 22, 1999
Commission Meeting as long as she complied with all federal, state and
~~ local codes. He then distributed copies of the Florida Administrative Code
Section 64B8-2.002 Tattooing: General Supervision, and stated that he had
spoken with Tom Cook, an attorney with the Florida Department of Health,
that the rules adopted in the Florida Administrative Code, subsequent to the
statute, which define the term `general supervision' are those used by the
Florida Department of Health, and did not require the physical presence of
the supervising physician when the tattooing took place. A copy of the
information distributed is attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment B.
Mayor Shaughnessy inquired if the Florida Administrative Code superseded
case law and City Attorney Jensen responded that, according to Tom Cook,
the administrative agencies have written rules which seem to supersede the
acts of the legislature and that was how the Department of Health was
enforcing the Board of Medicine's definition under the Florida
Administrative Code.
Commissioner Mitchelson, concurred that no further action was needed
and confirmed that the doctor did not need to be physically present during
the tattooing.
Nicole Gwyn, a partner in the business, stated that the opening of their
t business had been delayed two weeks due to the misinterpretation of the
law, and three people had lost two weeks of income, and asked if the city
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would respond to this.
City Attorney Jensen responded that the information he provided was
correct based on the State Statute and the cases cited.
4. Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Borno requested that Item 4B be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
A. Acknowledge Receipt of Monthly Reports from Building, Code
Enforcement, Recreation Department and New Occupational
Licenses (City Manager)
C. Award a Contract to Frank Shelton, Inc. In the Amount of
_ $37,950.00 for Repair, Cleaning and Painting of Water Tanks
at Water Treatment Plant #4, Pursuant to the Specifications of
Bid No. 9899-13 (City Manager)
D. Accept the Bid of Applied Recycling Technology for the
Purchase of Trash Receptacles and Recycling Bins at a Total
Cost of $5,948.67 Pursuant to the Specifications of Bid No. 9899-
14 (City Manager)
E. Award Contract to Richard Bell Building Contractor in the
Amount of $3,635.00 to Provide Labor Only to Renovate
Second Floor Office Space at Public Works Building Pursuant
to the Specifications of Bid No. 9899-15 (City Manager)
Motion: Receive and acknowledge Item 4A and approve Items
4C, 4D and 4E as recommended.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Award Contract to ABBA Construction, Inc. In the Amount of
$338,147.41 for Construction of Tresca Property Improvements
Pursuant to the Specifications of Bid No. 9899-7, and Authorize
the City Manager to Sign the Contract (City Manager)
Motion: Award contract to ABBA Construction, Inc. in the
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Improvements pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9899-7,
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and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract.
Commissioner Borno stated that he did not remember the RFP for this
project and inquired as to when it took place. City Manager Thompson
explained that the project had been bid three times, and that this was the
bid closest to the budgeted amount.
Commissioner Borno stated that he had a philosophical concern that there
might be a better use for the property, and inquired if the city really had a
feel that it tivould be a pazk used by the citizens of Atlantic Beach. He then
inquired if it might be better to revisit this item.
Commissioner Meserve stated that he hoped in the future the city would
establish a master plan for its parks so the Commission could judge
individual issues against the overall pazk plan. He believed the city should
move ahead with the project.
Commissioner Mitchelson inquired regarding the budget for the park.
~' Mayor Shaughnessy explained that the city would be reimbursed from grant
funds for one-half of the costs, with payment of the city costs coming from
reserves.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
A. City Manager Citizen Advisory Board - Dr. Sylvia Simmons,
Chair
Dr. Sylvia Simmons, Chair of the City Manager Citizen Advisory Boazd,
briefly reported on the Boazd's meeting with Bob Slavin of Slavin
Management Consultants held on February 24, 1999. The minutes of the
meeting are attached and made part of this official record as Attachment
C, and contain a timetable for the selection of the City Manager.
Commissioner Mitchelson stated his preference would be to hear Slavin's
top five recommendations, in addition to the Citizen Advisory Boazd's
recommendations. Commissioner Mitchelson felt there should be more
Commission involvement in the selection process.
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Commissioner Borno concurred with Commissioner Mitchelson and stated
he would like all of the applications to be made available in the City
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Clerk's Office for his review.
Commissioner Meserve expressed concern that they would receive only
five applications from the Citizen Advisory Board for review.
Mayor Shaughnessy reminded the Commissioners they would make the
final decision and were entitled to see any documents necessary to make an
informed decision.
Mayor Shaughnessy stated she had several concerns and presented them as
follows: (1) Mr. Slavin had readvertised the position without consulting the
Commission for approval, (2) of the more than eighty applications already
received, were there no qualified applicants for Commission consideration,
and (3) if Mr. Slavin had an applicant who paid his firm a fee, and he
wanted that individual to be considered for the position, then this
information should be disclosed.
A brief discussion ensued, and City Manager Thompson stated he would
~` pass along the Commission's concerns to Mr. Slavin. Commissioner
Meserve believed the Commission should have access to all of the
applications and should be able to interview whomever they chose.
Dr. Simmons suggested that the Commission may wish to meet with the
Board and Mr. Slavin on Apri126th to review the top twenty applications.
Commissioner Borno felt that in the future there should be better
communication between Mr. Slavin and the City Commission.
ITEM 7A.
Mayor Shaughnessy explained that the terms of the Gulf Breeze bond
refinancing required that the ordinance be passed first and then the
resolution, and Item 7A was taken out of sequence.
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 15-99-9 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE REFUNDING OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING
(~" OBLIGATION IN THE FORM OF A PROMISSORY NOTE BY
THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE
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ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $1,820,000 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
1999, TO FINANCE THE COST OF SUCH REFUNDING;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS FROM
CERTAIN PLEDGED REVENUES; MAHING CERTAIN
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY TO PROCEED TO DEVELOP NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FINANCING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Commission)
The ordinance was read by title only by Mayor Shaughnessy.
Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 15-99-9 on final reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited
~`,, comments from the audience.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street stated that the ordinance did not
disclose the costs involved in the financing, and inquired as to what
the additional $55,000.00 would be use for. He believed the Section
H special assessments should be recalculated at the lower interest
rate or the property owners receive credits against the assessments.
Mr. Potter felt the city should use a promissory note instead of bonds,
which he believed were always too complicated, had hidden costs and
created too much paperwork.
No one else wished to speak and Mayor Shaughnessy closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Meserve asked Mr. Potter if he had taken his concerns
to the City Manager or Finance Director before the meeting. Mr.
Potter stated that he had not done so.
Commissioner Mitchelson requested that Mr. Potter's concerns be
addressed.
Sandy McClendon, an attorney with the firm of Squire, Sanders and
Dempsey, who represent the city's legal interest in the transaction,
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explained that there was no difference between a bond and a
promissory note when the city is the issuer, and the related costs were
no different. She further stated that the RFP was prepared by the
city's financial advisor and sent to banks, and set up for a bank loan.
Ms. McClendon pointed out that the costs were authorized by
Resolution 99-4, and that the loan would be prepaid on June 1, 1999.
At that time, the city would pay the principal amount due plus
accrued interest and a prepayment premium of 2% of the principal
amount being prepaid.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 99-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 15-99-9 OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
THE PREPAYMENT OF THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER
ITS PROMISSORY NOTE DATED JANUARY 4, 1989
RELATING TO THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM FLOATING
RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1985B;
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,820,000 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
1999 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SUCH PREPAYMENT;
AWARDING THE BONDS TO SUNTRUST BANK, NORTH
FLORIDA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PURSUANT TO
COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; PLEDGING THE PUBLiC
SERVICE TAXES OF THE CITY TO SECURE PAYMENT OF
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS;
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE
BONDS COVENANTING TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE
FROM LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON-AD VALOREM
REVENUES TO MEET DEBT SERVICE; AUTHORIZING A
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING
TO SUCH CITY OF GULF BREEZE LOAN PROGRAM;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Manager)
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Mayor Shaughnessy read the resolution by title only.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 99-4.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No. 99-5
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1998 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, TO CREATE A BUDGET FOR THE
RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT AND TO APPROPRIATE THE
FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TRESCA PARK (City Manager)
~, Motion: Approve Resolution No. 99-5.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution No. 99-6
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1998 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30,1999 TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE POLICE TRUST FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF POLICE
TRAINING (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 99-6.
Commissioner Borno stated he had spoken with City Manager
Thompson and confirmed that $10,000.00 was sufficient funding for
police training.
There being no further comments or discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
Item 7A was taken out of sequence and acted on prior to Item 6A.
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Mayor Shaughnessy called a recess at 9:47 p.m. to sign the bond
documents and reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
B. Ordinance 95-99-70: Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS, SECTION 4-10,
DANGEROUS DOGS, TO ELIMINATE ANY REFERENCES
TO "VICIOUS DOGS", AND SECTION 4-30(b), CITATIONS
AUTHORIZED, PENALTIES PROVIDED, TO PROVIDE
THAT A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE BE WITHIN
THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE FIRST OR PRIOR OFFENSE
BEFORE INCREASED FINES ARE APPLIED, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Commissioner Beaver)
Mayor Shaughnessy explained that the introduction of the ordinance
was being postponed at the request of the ordinance's sponsor,
^, Commissioner Beaver, who was absent.
Sylvia Simmons, Chair of the Animal Control Review Committee,
expressed some concerns about the ordinance and also felt the
introduction should be postponed.
Mayor Shaughnessy stated the ordinance would be on the agenda for
introduction on March 22, 1999.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Award a Contract to Waters Risk Management for Risk
Management Consulting Services at a Cost not to Exceed
$9,500.00 (City Manager)
Motion: Award a contract to Waters Risk Management for
Risk Management Consulting Services at a cost not to
exceed $9,500.00.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Forgive Utility Lien of Wilbur Ruffin, Deceased, on
Property Located at 91 Donner Road, Now Owned by
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Beaches Habitat (City Manager)
Motion: Forgive utility lien of Wilbur Ruffin, deceased, on
property located at 91 Donner Road, now owned by
Beaches Habitat.
There vas no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate a Contract with
Landers-Atkins for the Conceptual Planning and Site
Design for Dutton Island and Bring the Contract to the
City Commission for Approval (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a
contract with Landers-Atkins for the conceptual planning
and site design for Dutton Island and bring the contract
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Mayor Shaughnessy reported she had been in contact with Karen
Scheffer, Division Chief for Recreation Planning, with the City of
Jacksonville, and indicated Ms. Scheffer would like to apply for a
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Grant in the amount of
$50,000.00 for a canoe launch for Dutton Island. Mayor Shaughnessy
further stated the details would be worked out later, and she requested
that City Manager Thompson contact Ms. Scheffer and bring the
information back to the Commission.
The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Borno inquired as to the amount budgeted for the
project and if input from P.I.N.E. would be considered when
developing the island. It was explained that $200,000.00 had been
budgeted for the project, exclusive of the cost of the culvert
replacement. City Manager Thompson indicated the city planned to
move forward with adesign/build project for replacement of the
culvert.
Mayor Shaughnessy referenced Mr. Dumas' memo from P.I.N.E.
(Attachment A) which indicated the Oceanside Rotary, Jacksonville
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Beach Rotary and Fletcher High School were willing to help with the
development of the island as community projects. Mayor
Shaughnessy, noting City Manager Thompson's outstanding past
performance as a coordinator of citizen groups, asked him if he
would be willing to act as a coordinator of those groups, for a fee, if
necessary.
City Manager Thompson stated he would be willing to act as
coordinator and declined any additional payment for the work.
Motion: Appoint City Manager Thompson as the
coordinator of the Dutton Island Development Project to
oversee the various organizations interested in
contributing to the development of the island.
Commissioner Meserve stated he took philosophical issue with the
Commission assigning tasks to staff and telling the new city manager
how to run the city. He felt the Commission should make a
recommendation to the new city manager that City Manager
Thompson, if he so chooses, would continue to act as coordinator for
the Dutton Island project.
Discussion ensued and there was a general consensus that the motion
should be amended to reflect Commissioner Meserve's concern.
Amended motion: Recommendation to the incoming City
Manager that David Thompson, after being relieved of
duties as Interim City Manager, be retained to coordinate
those groups who would like to contribute to the
development of Dutton Island, thereby benefitting the city
financially.
There was no further discussion and the amended motion carried
unanimously.
D. Authorize Staff to Negotiate a Contract with Gee and
Jenson Engineers for Professional Engineering Services to
`~ Design Improvements to the Sewer System in Atlantic
Beach and Buccaneer Utility Districts, and if Unable to
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Negotiate a Satisfactory Contract, Authorize Staff to
Negotiate with the Next Most Qualified Firm (City
Manager)
Motion: Authorize Staff to negotiate a contract with Gee
and Jenson Engineers for Professional Engineering
Services to design improvements to the sewer system in
Atlantic Beach and Buccaneer Utility Districts, and if
unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract, authorize
Staff to negotiate with the next most qualified firm.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
E. Authorize the Mayor to Execute Grant Award Agreement
with the Florida Communities Trust for Reimbursement to
the City of a Portion of the Purchase Cost of the Tresca
Property in the Amount of $18,762.50 (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Award
Agreement with the Florida Communities Trust for
reimbursement to the city of a portion of the purchase
cost of the Tresca property in the amount of $18,762.50.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
F. Authorize BellSouth to Proceed with Preparation of
Easement Documents and Survey fora 12-ft. by 15-ft.
Easement for a Telephone Junction Box (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize BellSouth to proceed with preparation
of easement documents and survey fora 12-ft. by 15-ft.
easement for a telephone junction box.
Commissioner Borno indicted he would like to have landscaping of
the site included in the negotiations. Commissioner Mitchelson
concurred and stated he would like the junction box encircled with
plants.
Amendment to Motion: Include landscaping as part of the
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easement documents.
Some discussion ensued concerning the location of the box and City
Manager Thompson indicated there was more space than shown on
the site plan. He pointed out that this item would have to come back
for Commission approval and the landscaping could be requested at
that time.
There vas no further discussion and the amendment to the motion
carried unanimously.
The City Commission then unanimously approved the main motion.
G. Approve Letter of Understanding with Jacksonville and
_ Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Document on
Behalf of the City of Atlantic Beach (City Manager)
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- Motion: Approve letter of understanding with Jacksonville
and authorize the City Manager to sign the document on
behalf of the City of Atlantic Beach.
Commissioner Borno clarified that the Letter of Understanding was
part of the Interlocal Agreement and dealt tivith solid waste disposal
costs. This was confirmed by the Mayor.
Commissioner Mitchelson requested clarification of the third
paragraph on Page -2- of the Letter of Understanding. City Manager
Thompson indicated that the money would be due with the approval
of the letter and the city had budgeted $30,000.00 to cover the
expenses. A copy of the Letter of Understanding and supporting
documents are attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment D.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
City Manager Thompson:
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- Stated he would answer any questions concerning his written
report to the Commission. The report is attached and made
part of this official record as Attachment E.
- Distributed copies of a franchise agreement from Rick Stuart
of Peoples Gas and recommended that the committee review
the document. Commissioner Borno, a member of the
committee concurred and it was the consensus of the
Commission to do so.
- Stated he was working on a schedule to have garbage and
recycling pickup occur on the same day and most areas of the
city were completed. (Reference Item #6 on the City
Manager's Report, which is attached and made part of this
official record as Attachment E).
Mayor Shaughnessy requested that the City Manager look into
- underground solid waste storage which could be held for thirty
days.
10. Reports and/or Requests from City Commissioners, City
Attorney and City Clerk
Commissioner Mitchelson
- Inquired concerning the notification of residents of the change
in schedules for recycling pickup and was informed that Waste
Management would print the flyers if the city delivered them.
A brief discussion of the delivery options ensued, and City
Manager Thompson indicated the city would find the most
cost effective delivery method.
- Believed the City would save money if the Pine Street drainage
problem was addressed at the same time as the Sere-Ei~t3~--
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City Manager Thompson stated he would further investigate
the issue and look for other ways to resolve the problem before
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bringing it back to the Commission.
- Inquired concerning his request for an actuarial report of the
city's pension plan for full funding and asked for a
recommendation from the Pension Board to fully fund the
plan.
City Manager Thompson responded that the Pension Board
had the authority over those types of decisions. City Manager
Thompson commented that upon investigation, he found that
few pension plans are funded at 100% and pushing for the
100% could be counter-productive in the long term. He
indicated he would report further as additional information
became available.
Commissioner Borno
- Concurred with Commissioner Mitchelson concerning Pine
Street and felt that the residents needed to cure some of their
own problems by not dumping grass clippings in the swales
and so forth.
Commissioner Mitchelson stated he used to live on the street
and he believed a mixture of grades, which were allowed to
happen several years ago, caused the drainage problems.
Building Official Ford explained that there is now a citywide
drainage plan tivhich is enforced by the Building Department
and prevents this type of thing from happening.
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- Requested the City Manager further investigate the Section H
water and sewer assessments adjustments/rebates as suggested
by Alan Potter.
- Requested the city continue to work with the ad hoc committee
reviewing the right-of--way and franchise agreements.
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Commissioner Meserve
- Believed the residents of Pine Street needed relief and since
the city allowed this to happen, was responsible to correct the
situation.
- Reported that the Mayport Waterfront Partnership tivould meet
the following morning at 8:00 a.m.
- Reported briefly on the status of the sewer installation, the
Maritime Museum and the feasibility of moving the
lighthouse.
Mayor Shaughnessy
- Reported The R-A-M Professional Group report was due on
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- Workshop to discuss the report.
It was the consensus of the Commission to hold the Workshop
Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 1999.
- Appointed Commissioner Beaver as Commission liaison to the
Beautification Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Commented on her upcoming Chamber of Commerce
sponsored trip to Washington D.C. and stated she was serving
on the Transportation/Infrastructure Committee.
- Thanked Recreation Director Johnson and other city staff for
the wonderful city sponsored Camp Out Under the Stars.
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There being no further comments or business to come before the
Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Suzanne Shaughnessy
Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King, CMC
City Clerk
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