11-27-23 Regular City Commission Agenda
City of Atlantic Beach
Draft Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, November 27, 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 Called Meeting held on October 9, 2023.5 - 40
10-9-23 Special Called Meeting of the City Commission Draft Minutes
2.COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2.A.Police Department presentation for Tim Stafford
PUBLIC COMMENT
3.CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A.Accept the 90-Day Calendar (Dec. 2023 - Feb. 2024)41 - 44
90-Day Calendar (Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024)
4.REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
4.A.Lee and Deb Leibecki, Atlantic Beach Christmas Proclamation (Mayor Ford) 45
Atlantic Beach Christmas Proclamation
5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
6.CONSENT AGENDA
7.COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A.RESOLUTION NO. 23-52 47 - 56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE TWO POLICE VEHICLES FOR A TOTAL PRICE OF
$97,406 FROM ALAN JAY FLEET SALES UTILIZING FUNDS IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 BUDGET APPROPRIATED FOR THAT PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE
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WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OFTHIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 23-52
8.B.RESOLUTION NO. 23-53 57 - 60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO.
2223-11: LEVY ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS;AUTHORIZINGTHE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTSAND PURCHASE ORDERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Resolution No. 23-53
9.ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A.ORDINANCE NO. 20-23-170, Public Hearing and Final Reading 61 - 65
ANORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 20-23-170
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.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
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persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the City Clerkâs Office at (904) 247-5821 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic
Beach, FL 32233, no later than 5:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the meeting.
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MINUTES
Special Called Meeting of the City Commission
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 5:30 PM
Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
ATTENDANCE:
Present:Curtis Ford, Mayor
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present:Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Cathy Varian, Director of Human Resources (DHR)
1.STATEMENT OF ISSUE BEFORE THE COMMISSION (MAYOR FORD/STAFF)
Mayor Ford explained that the purpose of the meeting is to address the request from the LIUNA
Union for a pay raise that is in excess of what the Commission has budgeted.
CA Gabriel explained that the Union and the City have held collective bargaining negotiation
sessions and have agreed on most employment terms, not including the pay raise. He explained
that an impasse had been declared however, the parties agreed to waive the impasse process and
bring it before the Commission per Florida Statute 447.403.
2.PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ford opened the public hearing. CC Bartle called the speakers to the podium:
Brinkley Harrell expressed opinions on the pay scales.
CC Bartle called the roll.
3.LIUNA PRESENTATION
Ronnie Burris, Business Manager of Local 630 gave a presentation and discussed his points as
detailed in a handout (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as
Attachment A). Mr. Burris answered questions from the Commission.
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4.CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ISSUE BEFORE THE
COMMISSION
Mayor Ford asked if a discussion with the Union happened regarding a 5% raise and if this
percentage would be acceptable to give to the Union. He also acknowledge that an offer of this
percentage had not been made. DHR Varian confirmed that this was correct. He inquired about
how the City compared to neighboring cities and requested that DHR Varian explain why the
City is okay with honoring a 4% increase across the board. CA Gabriel opined that DHR Varian
can offer facts with respect to neighboring cities and that the issue of employees being underpaid
is a policy discussion that should be held by elected officials. DHR Varian explained what
neighboring cities were doing regarding raises. She explained that salary wise, the City of AB
is still in the running but also not in the same position that the City was in before October 1. She
shared that the City has increased benefits.
Commissioner Ring inquired about the discussions had regarding pay raises. DHR Varian
expressed that she does not make any representations regarding what the Commission will
provide with respect to pay increases. Commissioner Ring asked what was voted down during
the negotiation session and DHR Varian confirmed that the only vote she was aware of being
voted down was a 4% raise.
Mayor Ford commented on and inquired about what neighboring cities were doing regarding
benefits. DHR Varian explained that she believes Jacksonville Beach offers a competitive
package and is not offering full coverage like Neptune Beach. She explained that the City of AB
does not reimburse employees if they choose to get health insurance elsewhere however, the
City is now offering a Veterans Choice benefit starting October 1. Mayor Ford expressed
concern for being in a position where giving a 4% raise is considered a bad thing. He reminded
everyone of the 24% raises that have been given over the past two years. He expressed that he
finds it difficult to understand why the most recent pay raises are being compared in isolation
with respect to the raises given over the past couple of years. Mr. Burris briefly spoke about
neighboring cities' benefits.
Commissioner Ring inquired about what AB employees receive regarding retirement. Mr. Burris
explained that employees receive what they contribute. DHR Varian clarified that employees
receive a match of up to 6% in a defined contribution plan, with a mandatory 3% and, that after
10 years the maximum contribution is 10%. Commissioner Ring inquired about attrition
regarding the union workers and expressed that their job duties, considering that they are labor
intensive, should be taken into consideration. DHR Varian shared that the longest employee in
such a job is 43 years.
Mr. Burris expressed his opinions on merit raises and explained why he is not a fan of them.
ACTION: Accept request to pay 6%.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Jessica Ring
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Commissioner Ring asked if the motion needed to be more specific. CM Killingsworth advised
that it would be best if the motion were specific for LIUNA due to the meeting being an impasse
hearing.
No vote taken. 0 to 0.
MOTION: Amended motion: Approve the union's request for 6% and that we extend that to
the other non-unionized personnel.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Motion failed. 0 to 0.
CA Gabriel advised making the decision on a percentage and then take a second action on if the
raise will apply to all employees.
MOTION: Approve a 6% (pay increase) for LIUNA only.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Candace Kelly
Mayor Ford expressed that the City has done well in the last 2 years for employees but
acknowledges that cost of living can be a challenge. He requested that the Commission consider
a 4.5% raise. He expressed that whatever is done for the Union, should be done for the rest of
staff.
Commissioner Kelly expressed that there was room in the budget to lower the tax rate and also
money for a project at a park. She expressed that this should not be a budget issue and
acknowledged that those in the Union tend to complete the sweatiest work.
Commissioner Ring opined that the longevity of the work should be considered as well. She
expressed that she believes the raise does not have to be across the board and could be for
LIUNA only.
Commissioner Bole agreed with Commissioner Kelly.
Mayor Ford agreed that this is not a budget issue and that the Commission could decide on pay
raises. He expressed that the last couple of years have been generous. Commissioner Kelly
opined that a lot of the previous raises were to catch up. Mayor Ford expressed that a part of it
was to get the lowest paid employees to minimum wage before the time required by the State.
Curtis FordAgainst
Bruce BoleAgainst
Michael WatersAgainst
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)For
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Motion failed 2 to 3.
Mayor Ford asked if a vote needed to be taken to ratify the original pay raise of 4%. CA Gabriel
confirmed that this is one option and anything in between is an option.
MOTION: Increase the LIUNA and general employees' rate of 4% across the board.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second: Bruce Bole
Curtis FordFor
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)For
Michael Waters (Moved By)For
Candace KellyAgainst
Jessica RingAgainst
Motion passed 3 to 2.
Mayor Ford provided closing comments and expressed that this conversation will have more
dialogue in the future.
CM Killingsworth briefly spoke about the pay classification plan policy in the employee
handbook. He expressed his intent to adjust the pay range by 4%.
There was a CONSENSUS to allow the CM to increase the pay range by 4%.
5.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City ClerkCurtis Ford, Mayor
Date Approved:________________
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