7-24-23 Draft Agenda
City of Atlantic Beach
Draft Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, July 24, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.A. Approve minutes of the Special Town Hall Meeting on June 27, 2023. 3 - 19
Town Hall Meeting Draft Minutes
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2.A. Presentation of check for Aquatic Gardens Drainage Improvement (Senator
Yarborough and State Representative Michael)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2023) 21 - 24
90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2023)
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY
COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE
NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY
COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS.
6.A. Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached amendment to the three-year 25 - 26
(2022-2025) agreement with the Union.
PBA Union Negotiations Amendment
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 (Boys & Girls Clubs of America)
*Supporting documents for this item will be provided in the Final Agenda*
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 23-25 27 - 30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO ACCEPT THE 2021 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Resolution No. 23-25
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
13. ADJOURNMENT
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agenda item. However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of
how the matter is stated on the agenda.
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MINUTES
Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5
Also Present: Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1 TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION
Potential Water system expansion into Neptune Beach
Staff Presentation
Mayor's Comments
CM Gerrity gave a presentation (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official
Record as Attachment A).
Mayor Ford mentioned that the most recent request from Neptune Beach (NB) was for
fire suppression purposes that pertained to 572 Atlantic Boulevard (Publix). He advised
that communications and updates regarding the potential water expansion could be found
on the City's website (http://coab.us/2065/Potential-Water-System-Extension-into-Ne).
He read off a list of questions that have been received (which is attached hereto and made
a part of this Official Record as Attachment B).
6-27-23 Attachment A
6-27-23 Attachment B
2 PUBLIC COMMENT
DCC Nichols called each speaker to the podium.
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Nancy Staats mentioned that she is curious about what will be developed at the 500 Atlantic
Boulevard property. She expressed that it seems like there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
Jim Wheatley expressed concerns about potential parking and traffic issues that could be related
to this development.
Shelle Thole discussed concerns about the developer of the 500 Atlantic Blvd property.
Jackie Beckenbach mentioned that she agreed with the sentiments from Shelle Thole. She
expressed concerns about who would benefit from this development.
Hank Groff spoke about his love for the beach communities. He encouraged the Commission
to consider the effects of an increase in water usage over time.
Susanne Barker thanked the Commission for having this meeting and allowing the public to
share their thoughts. She mentioned that she feels AB should not provide water for the potential
development.
Carolyn Zisser communicated that she agrees with the previous comments made and expressed
concerns about how this topic came about.
Brinkley Harrell expressed concerns about fire emergency water usage. He also addressed
concerns about utility rates across the beach communities.
Pat Hazouri encouraged the Commission to not approve selling any water to the developer.
Cindy Anderson asked additional questions.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Mayor Ford answered the following questions:
Why would AB give water to NB at 125% of what is charged to AB residents and businesses.
- CM Gerrity informed that going above the 25% would require permission from the Public
Service Commission.
Why would AB provide water to the developer and not directly to the City of NB.
- Mayor Ford expressed that he would prefer an explicit request from the City Council of NB
requesting water.
Commissioner Bole shared that he would like to get the Riverkeepers' opinions. He informed
everyone that he doesn't know what the developer is building.
Commissioner Kelly communicated that it all depends on what is being built. She pointed out
that traffic is already an issue and that she is not quite reassured yet.
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Commissioner Ring expressed concerns about the green tower and the developer not knowing
what's going to be built.
Mayor Ford expressed that he doesn't believe the developer under requested when asking for
water and that he is not concerned about what will be developed, his concern would be the
impact on traffic.
Commissioner Waters explained that this could be a frustrating process and that the decision
could take a while.
CE Swann explained that the pressure system is limited because of the height of the water
towers. He explained that the City is in the process of upgrading water plants. He shared that
Water Plant #1 should be completed by the end of this year. The earliest the City would
potentially be able to provide water to the development is at least two years out.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Zisser commented that the City needs a formal request from NB.
Hank Groff encouraged the Commission to think about the finances of this potential
development.
Kenny Camish expressed concerns about the potential water expansion into NB.
Chris Rule, retired fire fighter from the City of Jacksonville Beach, shared his knowledge on
water tanks and fire suppression.
Jim Wheatley asked if anyone has researched the developers' company that is interested in
potentially receiving water from AB.
John Rating encouraged the Commission to take their time with this issue and think the matter
over carefully.
Carolyn Zisser asked a variety of questions.
Brinkley Harrell expressed concern for the funding that it could potentially take for a water
expansion.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION
Mayor Ford expressed that the City Attorney has been directed to not engage unless a formal
request was received from the Council of NB. He also mentioned that if there is an agreement
to be done, the City of AB would create it and let NB decide on how they would like to proceed.
Commissioner Bole explained that the City is still in the discovery stages of this potential
project and encouraged citizens to continue to put their questions in writing.
Commissioner Ring thanked everyone for attending the meeting and sharing their thoughts.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Curtis Ford, Mayor
Date Approved:________________
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