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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, APRIL 12, 1999
PRESENT: Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
Richard Beaver
Mike Borno
John Meserve
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners
AND: David Thompson, City Manager
Maureen King, City Clerk
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy at 7:35 p.m. The
Invocation was offered by Commissioner Meserve, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Shaughnessy explained that the City of Atlantic Beach, the City of
Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Port Authority and Florida Communities Trust
~' had received the Environmental/Natural Resources Award from the Florida
Planning and Zoning Association for Dutton Island Park at an awards
ceremony held earlier, which caused the delay in the start of the meeting.
*!I~yor Shaughnessy then recognized former Atlantic Beach Mayors Lyman
Fletcher and Bill Gulliford and Mayor John Delaney from the City of
Jacksonville and welcomed them to the meeting.
In deference to Mayor Delaney, Item 6A was taken out of sequence and
acted on at this time.
6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 99-9
Resolution of Esteem -Mayor John Delaney (Mayor)
Mayor Shaughnessy read Resolution No. 99-9 in its entirety commending
Mayor Delaney for his vision in sponsoring the $300 million Preservation
Project, and presented the framed document to Mayor Delaney.
Mayor Delaney thanked the Mayor and Commissioners and commended the
City of Atlantic Beach for its on-going commitment to the environment.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
March 22, 1999.
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The Mayor asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes.
Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held
March 22, 1999, as presented.
The minutes were unanimously approved as presented.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors:
A. City Manager Thompson introduced Susan Dunham of 1171 West
Linkside Court, the city's new Beautification Coordinator, and explained
that she would be taking minutes for the Cultural Arts Board, Beautification
Committee, Tree Conservation Board and First Night Committee meetings,
in addition to her duties as Beautification Coordinator.
B. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street commented that today was the
third anniversary of the city's bond issue to finance the stormwater project,
and recapped what monies he believed had been spent on the project. Mr.
Potter stated that the remaining $10.8 million was not sufficient to complete
the project. He believed the city should get back on the budget schedule as
listed in the bond issue, and requested the following information from the
city's Finance Director: (1) a comprehensive account of the money spent on
the project so far, and (2) audits of the work performed by the engineering
firms of Terry Rice, England, Thims and Miller and The R-A-M Professional
Group.
In deference to former Mayor Bill Gulliford, Item 8J was taken out of
sequence and acted on at this time.
8 J. Authorize Staff to Review the Proposal of Beaches Habitat
Relative to Ezchange of Properties and Present Their
Recommendation to the City Commission on April 26, 1999
(Mayor)
Mayor Shaughnessy referenced a letter from Ralph Marcello, Executive
Director ofBeaches Habitat, and explained the reason for the request. The
letter is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
Mayor Shaughnessy also requested that the agenda and minutes of the
upcoming meeting reflect that she was sponsor of the request.
~~ Former Mayor Bill Gulliford of 75 Beach Avenue, speaking on behalf of
Beaches Habitat, introduced the following members of the organization:
Haywwood Ball, Paul Finley, Cliff Taylor and Joyce Freeman.
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He then displayed acolor-coded map of the area which highlighted Jordan
Park (pink), the city property (blue) and the property owned by Beaches
Habitat (yellow) and explained the proposed property exchange. Mr.
Gulliford pointed out how the area had been transformed by the construction
of Habitat homes and the benefits ofthe proposed exchange to both Habitat
and the city.
Commissioner Mitchelson inquired if the Habitat property was wooded, and
Mr. Gulliford stated it was wooded and abutted the back of the Public
Works Yard. He then provided a brief history of the acquisition of the
property by the city in the late 1980's.
Mayor Shaughnessy praised the work of Beaches Habitat in the Donner
area and thanked them for their accomplishments.
City Manager Thompson stated the request was received late Wednesday,
and staff needed more time to study the matter.
t Cindy Corey, 394 8th Street pointed out that the University of Florida
study conducted some years ago, had recommended awetlands-observation
area for Jordan Park, but at that time the area was too small. Ms. Corey
believed acquisition of the additional land would afford the opportunity to
i.-nFlement that plan.
It was the consensus of the Commission to defer this item to the April 26,
1999 meeting.
Item 5A was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
5 A. Report of Recreation Advisory Board on Proposed Bull Park
Improvements; Action on Recommendations (City Manager)
Peter Coalson of 1614 Coquina Place, former Chair and member of the
Recreation Advisory Board, stated that the Recreation Advisory Board had
met and made the following primary recommendation for the Bull Park
improvements: (1) Approve the whole plan as it stands, with the following
revisions: a. Omit overhead lighting, b. Omit the gazebo and the tennis
pavilion, and c. Look to other sources for playground equipment instead of
using a sole source, and (2) set budget for the improvements at
(~~ $240,000.00. Mr. Coalson then offered the following as the Board's
secondary recommendation: Reduce the project to Phases I and III (the
playground area and the memorial plaza).
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Discussion ensued regarding the recommendation of the Recreation
Advisory Board and the role of staff at board/committee meetings, and
Mayor Shaughnessy said that a Department Head, present at a citizens
advisory committee meeting, did not represent the Commission and could
speak only for their department.
Mr. Coalson stated that the Board was in full favor of utilizing the entire
plan and wished to move forward with the project. Mr. Coalson further
stated that two alternatives were given, in order to bring closure to the
project.
Commissioner Beaver, Commission liaison to Recreation Advisory Board,
stated that he was not present at the March 24, 1999 Recreation Advisory
Board Meeting, and inquired if there was any consideration given to getting
additional prices for the children's playground equipment.
1VIr. Coalson stated that Phase I could be completed with the specified or
substitute pieces of equipment, but this would not represent a large cost
` reduction because the primary cost reduction in the amount of $24,300.00
would come from elimination of the overhead lighting. He further stated
that the assumption for the project was not based on cutting everything to
the bone, but was based on the scope of work that the architect prepared,
`rd that the project could be completed in one of two ways, as specified or
with the omissions as stated.
Commissioner Beaver then inquired regarding the Board's cost estimate for
Phases I and III. Mr. Coalson stated that the Board had estimated
$160,000.00 for those phases, but they were taking out the cost of the
lighting. Commissioner Beaver then inquired as to what was incorporated
in Phases I and III. He agreed that the project should be brought to a
conclusion, but felt that going with all the phases and a $300,000.00 budget
was somewhat excessive.
Mr. Coalson stated it was the Board's understanding that the bulk of the
project could be completed for $240,000.00 without any omissions that
would offend anyone.
Referencing the minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, Mayor
Shaughnessy stated that the minutes did not reflect that completion of the
entire project at a cost of $240,000.00, was the Board's first choice. She
further stated that the point was being raised because the Commissioners
were not aware that completing the park was the board's number one
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recommendation. She further stated this information was omitted from the
minutes. The Mayor then read the Board recommendation from the Staff
Report dated Apri16, 1999, which is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment B.
Mr. Coalson then read from a letter prepared by DeJean Melancon dated
April 12, 1999 which provided the following information: the Recreation
Advisory Board met on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, the primary topic of
discussion was a review and recommendation on Bull Park development.
The Board considered the following factors in developing their
recommendations: (1) Projected cost of $300,000 exceeds current budget
amount by $104,000.00, (2) approximately $60,000.00 in savings could
be realized by replacing the sole source provider of playground equipment,
reduce/delete lighting and delete the postal gazebo with a total estimated
project cost of $240,000.00, (3) If partial development is required, greatest
emphasis should be placed on the development of the recreational area
(Phase I) and the memorial area (Phase III) with an estimated project cost
of $160,000.00. Mr. Coalson stated that if the budget is not available to
complete the entire project, the Board recommends development of Phase
I and Phase IlI at an approximate cost of $160,000.00. (The letter was not
submitted to the City Clerk for inclusion in the official record).
Commissioner Beaver confirmed that originally $120,000.00 had been
i;u'geted, however, City Manager Thompson's memo updating the funding
for the park stated that $103,000.00 was available in reserves but not
appropriated and had not been set aside for any specific item. Commissioner
Beaver inquired where the additional funds for the park would come from.
Commissioner Meserve believed this issue had gone back into session too
many times which caused confusion, and he noted that the recommendation
of the Board was not clear and differed from that of staff.
Mayor Shaughnessy reiterated her position that the information in the packet
concerning the Board's recommendation was incorrect, and felt now was
the time to clear up the confusion.
Commissioner Meserve felt the Commission may need to rethink the project
and suggested that the city install the playground equipment since he felt it
would be used the most, and put the rest of the project on hold until funds
became available.
Commissioner Bomo stated he always believed park development should be
contingent upon the needs of the people who would use it and suggested
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that the children's playground be installed along with trees for shade, and
leave the rest of the park as it is.
Commissioner Mitchelson stated he favored improvements to the whole
park, but did not want to go over budget. He suggested putting the project
on hold to see if there would be any money left over after completion of the
city's stormwater drainage project.
Cindy Corey provided a brief history of the project and stated she had
served on the Bull Park Subcommittee from August 1994 until January
1995. Ms. Corey further stated that the residents were concerned with
preservation of the memorials in the park, upgrading the children's play area
and the lack of shade.
Mayor Shaughnessy noted that neither the Bull Park Subcommittee
Members nor the architect who designed the park were present at the March
24th Recreation Advisory Board Meeting.
~' Alan Potter suggested the Commissioners look at St. Augustine's beautiful
new park.
Dezmond Waters of 1835 Seminole Road felt that Bull Park was the heart
of the city and needed to be made beautiful. He urged the Commission to
put money in next year's budget to complete the entire project.
J.P. Marchioli felt the city should bid the project out in quadrants using a
base bid with alternates. He felt no one bid on the project because of the
unit pricing requirement for the entire project.
Cindy Corey stated she agreed with everyone's comments, but felt the
project was over designed, the central area was too large and the park still
lacked shade. Ms. Corey felt a workshop should be scheduled to get
additional public input to determine what should be eliminated from the
design. However, she believed the entire project should be completed to
make the park a central showplace for the citizens to realize the benefits of
investing in public property.
Mayor Shaughnessy expressed her displeasure that the architect and Bull
Park Subcommittee were not present at the March 24, 1999 meeting and
considered the meeting non-productive. The Mayor then polled the
Commission to see if they wanted to hold a workshop meeting to discuss the
proposal for Bull Park and it was the consensus of the Commission not to
hold a workshop.
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Mayor Shaughnessy then asked for a recap of the omissions recommended
by the Recreation Advisory Board, which was provided by Mr, Coalson.
Discussion ensued concerning the omissions. Mayor Shaughnessy stated
that a plan had gone out, not in the usual way, and had come back with a
price of $300,000+. Mr. Coalson stated he was under the impression that
no bids had been received, and it was determined that no bids had been
received and the $300,000+ was the architect's estimate.
Mayor Shaughnessy stated that discussion of the proposed Bull Park
improvements had been going on since 1994 and she suggested the city
should refine the plan it has with alterations, depend upon the Recreation
Board to refine the plan with citizen input, and consider the staff
recommendations.
Mayor Shaughnessy further indicated she was against phasing the project
and pointed out that the only finished park in the city was Jordan Park, and
it was completed by Donner Community Development Corporation. The
Mayor stated that phasing caused re-mobilization costs which are wasteful
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finish it at one time. She then pointed out that currently there were eleven
unfilled positions in the city and suggested that the money could be taken
from unexpended monies for salaries from unfilled positions.
Motion: Set a cap of $250,000.00. Fund it from unused salary
money from employees who are not here; make modifications to
the park and construct it at one time rather than in phases.
Commissioner Beaver expressed concern for spending more money than
budgeted for the project. He felt the city should stay within its budget and
if staff could find additional money within the current budget, then he would
like to see the project completed. He further stated he would like to know
the sources for the additional money before voting on this matter.
Commissioner Beaver agreed with Mr. Waters' concept for the park.
Commissioner Mitchelson also wanted to know where the money would
come from and asked the Commission to consider putting it out to bid
again to get an idea of costs, and then place the money needed to complete
the project in next year's budget.
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opposed to phasing. He believed the plans needed modifications and the
park should be user friendly before proceeding.
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Discussion ensued concerning funding and modifications for the project.
Mayor Shaughnessy called a recess at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:25.
Mayor Shaughnessy indicated that it was not possible to identify all funding
sources at this time. Finance Director VanLiere suggested the use of the
$100,000.00 budgeted for the new building in Russell Park and tree
mitigation monies as possible revenue sources.
After further discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn.
Motion: Defer action on the proposed Bull Park improvements
to the Apri126,1999 Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Beaver requested that this matter be referred back to the
Recreation Advisory Board to come up with a revised plan. It was
requested that the architect, Kelly Elmore and the Bull Park Subcommittee
attend the meeting. Commissioner Beaver stated he would also attend the
meeting.
~` There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
3. Unfinished Business From Previous Meeting
There was no unfinished business.
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Receive Monthly Reports - New Occupational Licenses
for the Month of March, and Monthly Status Reports from
Building and Recreation Departments (City Manager)
B. Award Contract in the Amount of $7,092.00 to McCall Service,
Inc. for Insect Control and Fertilization of City Lawns and
Landscaped Areas, and Pest Control for City Buildings,
Pursuant to the Specifications of Bid No. 9899-17 (City
Manager)
Consent Agenda Items A and B were unanimously approved as presented.
5. Committee Reports:
~~ A. Report of Recreation Advisory Board on Proposed Bull Park
Improvements; Action on Recommendations (City Manager)
This item was taken up earlier in the evening.
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6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 99-9
Resolution of Esteem -Mayor John Delaney (Mayor)
This item was taken up earlier in the evening.
B. Resolution No. 99-10
A RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE
FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mayor Shaughnessy read the resolution by title only.
Regarding the possibility that the grant application had been submitted too
late, Commissioner Mitchelson inquired as to the status of the application,
and Mayor Shaughnessy explained that Mayor Delaney had advised that it
had not yet been finalized, but the city may still receive the funds.
Motion: Pass Resolution No. 99-10.
t There were no further comments and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Action on Ordinances:
There was no action on Ordinances.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Approve Amended Contract with Ryder/MLS to Authorize an
Increase in the Contract Cost, and to Amend Language in
Section 3.10(a) (City Manager)
Motion: Approve amended contract with Ryder/11~ILS to
authorize an increase in the contract cost, and to amend
language in Section 3.10(a)
There was no discussion and the motion carved unanimously,
B. Direct R-A-M Professional Group to Scale Back Their
Preliminary Design for Stormwater Improvements to the
City's Budgeted Amount of $9.16 Million and Submit a
t Written Report No Later Than May 5,1999 (Preferably by
Apri126th) (Mayor)
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Mayor Shaughnessy explained that the item was on the agenda to formalize
direction given at a recent workshop.
Motion: Direct R-A-M Professional Group to bring us a
plan which does not exceed $9 million, which addresses as
its primary concerns drainage, and impact to the character
of the city, which figure is to include all design fees and all
permitting fees and any contingency inclusive.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street stated he had read a copy of the R-A-M
Report and had found several errors in its compilation. He believed the
company had not demonstrated competence to do the job.
•Villiam McGee of 1831 Selva Marina Drive urged the Commission to
utilize local informed citizens and engineers to design the project.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive read part of a letter which was
distributed to the Commission along with forty-three pages of attachments,
pointing out that The R-A-M Professional Group had never done work for
the City of Jacksonville.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
C. Reject the Bid Received for Annual Janitorial Service for
City Facilities (Bid 9899-18) and Authorize the City Manager
to Establish aFull-time Building Maintenance Position (City
Manager)
Motion: Reject the bid received for Annual Janitorial Service
for City Facilities (Bid 9899-18) and authorize the City
Manager to establish afull-time Building Maintenance Position.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Action on the Recommendations of the City Manager Relative
to Savings Realized Through Refinancing the Gulf Breeze
Bonds (Commissioner Mitchelson)
Motion: Return the savings on a pro rata share of assessments
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Commissioner Mitchelson reported that staff had recommended against
rebating the savings exclusively to Section H property owners, for the
reasons stated in a memo dated April 6, 1999, from City Manager
Thompson, which is attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment C. Commissioner Mitchelson stated that he respectfully
disagreed with this recommendation because he believed that 80% of the
project costs came from the residents in Section H and they should receive
a rebate proportionate to their expenditure. Commissioner Mitchelson felt
the real issue was that the seated Commission at that time made the decision
to make the improvements, and although the improvements benefitted
Section H residents, they had no choice concerning that decision.
Commissioner Mitchelson believed the citizens should share in the savings
realized by the city through the refinancing of the Gulf Breeze bonds and
that each individual property owner should receive some type of direct
communication from the city regarding the savings.
Discussion concerning a method of implementing the proposed rebate
ensued. Commissioner Meserve expressed concern for the process and
~' commented that the city would not charge extra if the interest rate increased.
He suggested that the savings be put into the general fund and returned to
the citizenry in general.
City Manager Thompson stated that the special assessment was figured on
the interest rate at that time and payment was added to the ad valorem taxes
with payment on an annual basis. City Manager Thompson recommended
that if the City Commission approved an adjustment, the effective date of
such adjustment be November 1, 1999, to coincide with the Duval County
Tax Collector's billing date.
Commissioner Meserve stated he could support the motion if this was a
viable way to implement the savings without creating an administrative
burden. Commissioners Borno and Beaver concurred with Commissioner
Meserve.
Mayor Shaughnessy wanted to know what mechanism would be used to
implement the savings. Discussion ensued concerning whether there should
be a rebate or a change in the interest rate.
After further discussion the second and motion were withdrawn.
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Motion: Change current assessment (interest rate) on a pro
rata share for Section H assessments, effective November
1,1999, for those individuals who are paying it and direct
the City Manager to work out with the Finance Director,
in consultation with Commissioner Mitchelson, what the
appropriate mechanism would be.
Finance Director VanLiere confirmed that the intent was to reduce the
interest rate and asked what interest should be charged. After some further
discussion it was determined that the City Manger and Finance Director
should work with Commissioner Mitchelson to determine the appropriate
interest rate.
City Manager Thompson stated he would bring the information back to the
Commission under his report before implementation.
There being no further discussion, the motion carved unanimously.
^, E. Approve Easement for BellSouth Telephone Junction Box
and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Easement
Document (City Manager)
Motion: Approve easement for BellSouth Telephone junction
_ - box, contingent upon landscaping the area, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the easement document.
Commissioner Borno felt that during the last Commission meeting, the
Commission had requested landscaping of the area surrounding the junction
box and requested that it be included.
City Manager Thompson indicated that BellSouth had verbally agreed to
either landscape the area or fund the landscaping. Commissioner Borno then
inquired if the present verbal agreement would be in writing, and City
Manager Thompson indicated that he would make sure that a written
agreement would be obtained by the city.
It was pointed out that the city would have to issue a permit for the project,
and the city could withhold issuance of the permit until agreement vas
reached regarding landscaping.
There being no further discussion, the motion carved unanimously.
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F. Appointment to the Cultural Arts Board
Mayor Shaughnessy appointed Jeanelle Wagoner, Vice Principal of Douglas
Anderson School of the Performing Arts, to a one year term on the
Cultural Arts Board. The appointment was unanimously approved by the
Commission.
G. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Certificate of Acceptance
for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the Amount
of $10,000.00 (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
acceptance for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in
the amount of $10,000.00.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
A. Award Contract to Gee and Jenson Engineers in the
Amount of $77,886.00 for Engineering Design for Atlantic
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Manager)
Motion: Award Contract to Gee and Jenson Engineers in the
amount of $77,886.00 for Engineering Design for Atlantic Beach
and Buccaneer Sewer System Improvements.
Commissioner Borno inquired concerning the status of the Shangri-La lift
station. City Manager Thompson explained that the city planned to abandon
the lift station and install a gravity sewer line. Public Works Director stated
that the present sewer force main would be replaced by the gravity sewer
line, and the lift station was no longer needed since Centex homes had built
a new lift station at Gavagan Road.
Commissioner Borno then inquired concerning the feasibility of keeping the
lift station online and keeping the force main system, and asked if there had
been any type of evaluation concerning this matter. Martin Martirone of
Gee and Jensen Engineers explained that it would be more cost effective to
eliminate the lift station and install the gravity sewer line since there is less
maintenance with that type of line. He pointed out that a lift station has
annual electrical costs as well as other operating and maintenance costs.
Commissioner Borno asked if there was any way to determine the pressure
on the pumps at the lift station and Mr. Martirone stated that it was possible
to do so with pressure gauges on the discharge.
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Mayor Shaughnessy inquired as to who asked to abandon the lift station and
Mr. Martirone stated it was in the scope of work as requested by city staff.
Mayor Shaughnessy called a recess at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 10:28.
Mayor Shaughnessy suggested that a cost benefit analysis be completed for
keeping the lift station on line and asked if it would be included in the
current contract price.
Mr. Martirone explained that the exact cost of the gravity sewer was not
known at this time, and would be available as soon as the sewer depth was
surveyed. He further stated that the survey would be completed as the first
scope of work after the contract is approved by the Commission and the cost
benefit analysis could be completed at that time as part of the contract.
Mr. Martirone agreed to do the comparison as part of the existing contract.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
t I. Approve Change Order in the Contract with Smith and
Gillespie Engineers to Increase the Design Scope of Their
Stormwater Improvements to Include Pine Street from
David Street to the Entrance of Howell Park (City
Manager)
Motion: Approve Change Order in the contract with
Smith and Gillespie Engineers to increase the design scope
of their Stormwater improvements to include Pine Street
from David Street to the entrance of Howell Park.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
J. Authorize Staff to Review the Proposal of Beaches Habitat
Relative to Exchange of Properties and Present Their
Recommendation to the City Commission on April 26, 1999
(City Manager)
Item 8J was taken out of sequence and acted upon earlier in the evening.
9. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
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City Manager Thompson:
Reported he had received a letter from Purvis Gray and Company,
the city auditors, indicating that due to the issuance of a recent
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Technical Bulletin, they
would reissue the city's 1998 financial statements with an
unqualified opinion.
Reported that two air conditioning condenser units at City Hall
needed to be replaced and their replacement would be put out to
bid. Commissioner Borno suggested that sea coast construction
type units be considered because they last much
longer than conventional units.
• Reported that the owner of six lots abutting Tresca Park had
indicated an interest in selling the property to the city. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the City Manager negotiate the
possible purchase of the property with the owner.
l Reported that he and City Attorney Jensen would schedule a
seminar concerning Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law for
the city's various Boards and Committees.
• _ , Reported that final amendments to the fire contract were being made
and it could go the Finance Committee of the Jacksonville City
Council as early as Wednesday. City Manager Thompson indicated
he would distribute the contract to the Commission as soon as it was
received.
• Indicated that the St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD) was checking into funding to assist the city in the
reopening of Sherman Creek outfall.
10. Reports and/or Requests from City Commissioners, City
Attorney and City Clerk
Mayor Shaughnessy
• Indicated that she would be unable to attend the American Public
Works Association luncheon on April 15, 1999 and requested that
n one of the other Commissioners attend in her behalf. Commissioner
Borno volunteered to attend the luncheon.
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Requested that a resolution concerning multiple sclerosis be placed
on the agenda for May 10, 1999.
Suggested that draft copies of the minutes of Boards and
Committees be sent to the Chairman of the Board or Committee for
review prior to distribution.
Reported that Atlantic Beach Elementary School had inquired
regarding use of Dutton Island for field trips.
City Manager Thompson indicated that it could probably be
arranged, but no busses would be allowed to cross the culvert.
Commissioner Beaver
Felt that the company responsible for maintenance of the Atlantic
Boulevard medians was not living up to their contract and the city
should withhold payment until such time as they meet the required
standards.
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Suggested that median maintenance and palm tree fertilization be
maintained under separate contracts.
Commissioner Meserve
Reported on a meeting he attended at the New Friendship
Missionary Baptist Church on April 5, 1999 to discuss community
issues, and stated he had pledged support to clean up the Mayport
Road area.
Reported that the cable television reception was of poor quality at
Fleet Landing and inquired regarding the number of complaints the
city had received concerning the service.
City Manager Thompson indicated the city had received few
complaints concerning Media One in recent months.
Commissioner Borno
Indicated that City Attorney Jensen was continuing to negotiate a
franchise agreement with Peoples Gas and a Thursday meeting had
been set.
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There being no further comments or business to come before the
Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Suzanne Shaughnessy
Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King
Certified Municipal Clerk
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