05-09-05 vMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 9, 2005
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John Meserve City Manager Jim Hanson
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver City Clerk Donna L. Bussey
Commissioner Paul B. Parsons City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation,
given by Mayor Meserve, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Due to the number of citizens wishing to speak on Item 8D, the Mayor
recommended that the issue be moved to the top of the agenda and
addressed at this time.
D. Sewer Tap Costs and Related Issues Raised by Septic Tank
"` Owners (City Manager)
Mayor Meserve asked the City Manager to review his report giving the
background and most recent information on the issue.
City Manager noted that, at the last commission meeting, City staff was
asked to research a number of questions brought before the Commission by
a group of septic tank owners in the 17`h Street area. He answered the
following questions in his report: how many units are allowed per tap, can
the current owners under mandatory hook up be given the option of
assessments, can a duplex be rebuilt in its current footprint, and can the
impact fees be waived. The City Manager's written staff report is attached
and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
City Manager Hanson discussed the State Plumbing Codes restricting the
number of fixture units per drain line. He stated that applying the City's
general rule of two residential units per tap would assist the residents in
reducing their tap costs. He discussed the problems associated with running
drain lines across property lines in attempts to split a tap and referred to a
chart in his report showing which property owners at the meeting could split
taps.
The City Manager addressed the residents' request to be assessed in the
same manner as the group of residents currently under assessments. He
gave the history of the original assessments and discussed the different
situations and factors involving the current residents as compared to the
initial three groups who requested assessments in the 1990's. The City
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Manager acknowledged that the City was willing to finance the conversion
costs for the group of residents, up to a $15,000, ten-yearmaximum loan at
the interest rate of 4°Io, if included in their utility bill.
The City Manager confirmed that any duplex legally built at the time could
be rebuilt in the same footprint. He deferred the residents' final question
back to the City Commission for a decision regarding any type of policy
change to reduce the impact of the cost of converting to City sewer.
Mayor Meserve opened floor to public comments.
Kim Rogers, 56 17th Street, asked the City Manager if the information in
his report was posted on-line and noted that she has not yet been able to
read it. Ms. Rogers informed the Commission that she had received an
email response from Sonya Doerr, Director of Planning and Zoning, stating
that residents are entitled to maintain a duplex use but could not construct a
new duplex. Mayor Meserve clarified the email as meaning that a resident
can not build a new duplex if he/she does not currently own one, but those
duplexes already existing are grandfathered in to the City's code.
Ms. Rogers inquired into the specifics regarding the assessment options.
The City Manager reiterated the pertinent information in his staff report.
Ms. Rogers asked if the residents would have to pay the $5000 tap fee and
the Mayor responded that the Commission had not yet made that decision.
Leslie Bell, 7617th Street, asked if the tap fee would be replaced by any
assessment the residents might receive. Mayor Meserve noted that the tap
fee and the hookup fee are two separate issues. She reiterated their request
for the Commission to consider allowing the residents extra time to pay an
assessment. She inquired when Ms. Doerr would return and the City
Manager answered that Ms. Doerr had been on medical leave but would be
back beginning the next morning. Ms. Bell asked about impact fees as they
pertain to her particular use of her duplex. The Mayor suggested that Ms.
Bell discuss her specific situation with Ms. Doerr for further clarification.
Ms. Bell asked if the City had received any competitive bids or spoken to
Gruhn May regarding a better price for the work to be done. Mayor
Meserve stated that the issue would be discussed by the Commission.
David Boyer, 2061 Beach Avenue, clarified his own specific situation and
asked why a tap was not installed at his property line when the City
completed its project in 1997.
Mayor Meserve asked if anyone else wished to address the issue.
J.P. Marchioli, 414 Sherry Dr, discussed the situation concerning the
sewer lines for his residence and the house next door. He expressed
concern over the possibility that his neighbor's sewer line is laid across his
own property line.
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There being no further public comments on the issue, Mayor Meserve
brought the issue back to the Commission for discussion.
Mayor Meserve noted that the specifics of this issue pertain to its
application to residential properties only, the need to comply with State
laws requiring the conversion, and the heavy costs being incurred by
individual residents. Thus, he proposed that the City allow and authorize
residents to split the taps wherever possible as long as the sewer line would
not cross property lines. He recommended that the City contract the job for
all the properties involved and include a set tap fee of $2900. He advised
that the City's offer for providing a $15,000 loan at a 4% interest rate for a
maximum of ten years be applied to the entire cost of the job, including
payment of the impact fee.
Commissioner Waters indicated his support for the motion and commented
on its fairness for the residents.
Motion: To allow for splitting of the tans as long as the lines do not
cross another owner's nronerty and for the City to contract out all
construction for the taps, and charge the customer a set fee of $2900
per tap, with said motion applying only to residential properties where
connection to City sewer is required and said motion not eliminating
/"` the residents' payment of impact fees.
Commissioner Parsons inquired if a resident could have their own plumber
perform the work. Discussion on the topic followed. Commissioner Beaver
suggested mandating the issue as a City project and expressed concern with
allowing individuals to perform the work on their own, unless the work was
on their own property. He reiterated the fact that the conversion is a
regulation dictated by the State of Florida for the City to enforce even if a
resident's septic tank has never failed.
Commissioner Parsons asked the City Attorney for his legal opinion on the
matter. City Attorney Alan Jensen responded that the current ordinance in
City code states that all costs and expenses incidental to the installation and
connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. He noted that
subsidizing the costs involved would violate the code as it currently exists.
Mayor Meserve asked what steps the City needed to take in order to change
the ordinance. City Attorney Jensen advised that it would require making a
policy change across the City to all residents. Commissioner Simmons
clarified that the change applies across the City according to the special
circumstances listed. Further discussion ensued.
Commissioner Parsons asked about the possibility of lawsuits arising from
other citizens who had already completed the conversion process. City
Attorney Jensen informed the Commission that the original assessments
were based on certain costs and footage and had been properly determined
by a legal process. He asserted that it was neither uncommon nor
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concerning for a City to establish a new policy as being effective from a set
date forward.
Mayor Meserve announced that once the policy and schedule have been
created, the City will distribute the information to all the affected parties
and can then address individual situations and concerns.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of April 25, 2005
and approval of the Special Called meeting of Apri125, 2005.
Mayor Meserve explained that, due to a computer outage at City Hall, the
minutes from the regular Commission meeting of Apri125, 2005 would not
be ready for approval until the following meeting.
'"'` Motion: Approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of
Apri125, 2005 as presented.
Moved by Simmons, seconded byWaters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor announced that tonight was the final meeting attended by Chris
Aguilar, reporter for the local Times Union Shorelines newspaper. He
commended Mr. Aguilar for the work he has done with reporting City news
items.
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
Sarah Broadway, 429 Pablo Point Drive, Jacksonville, discussed a
development to be constructed across the Intracoastal waterway from
Atlantic Beach. She stated that, as a resident and a marsh front homeowner
of property bordering the area, she is opposed to the project. Ms. Broadway
expressed her concerns with the developer's intentions to create a
residential development in an area that is currently undeveloped salt marsh
zoned as agricultural. She was opposed to the change in the comprehensive
plan and was asking that the land be left as marshland and zoned as
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conservation. She wanted to ensure that the Commission was aware of the
issue.
J.P. Marchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, discussed the construction of the bike
path on Seminole Road and inquired where it will end. The Mayor noted
that the path would dead end at the northern City's limits on the road. Mr.
Marchioli then asserted that the southbound lane of Seminole Road should
have a right turn lane at its intersection with Plaza. He asked if any
information existed that would negate this idea. He then discussed the
map/drawing of the 5 Point Intersection and questioned why there was no
scale or directional key indicated on it.
Debbie Halpin, 421 Pablo Point Drive, Jacksonville, spoke in opposition
to the tract of land amendment, #2005-A-018. She acknowledged that it is
located in Jacksonville, but asked for the Commission, as a neighboring
community, to oppose it due to the fact that it will affect the salt marshes.
She informed the Commission that the developer planned to fill in the salt
marshes in order to build homes, tall buildings, marinas, etc. She
expressed concern with losing the natural beauty and wildlife currently
located there and asked the Commission to oppose the project if given the
chance to provide input.
~^ Valerie Britt 378 Tilefish Court, Jacksonville noted that she brought five
handouts with information on the same plan amendment being discussed.
She expressed alarm that the developer presented the plan without
mentioning that it would change the city comprehensive plan. She
discussed the fact that the County's Emergency Preparedness Division
indicated that the commercial and residential components of the amendment
are inconsistent with their plan. She discussed an environmental study
conducted of the 85 acres involved and stated that her major concern lies
with the fact that the section of salt marshes to be affected is a habitat for
endangered species. Ms. Britt reported that there is documentation that
indicates that the proposal is not consistent with the comprehensive plan.
She discussed the reasons for neighboring communities to be concerned
with the plan and asked that the Commission not support a plan that would
endanger the evacuation of Atlantic Beach residents. She asked the
Commission to consider her concerns and review the handout, which is
attached and made part of this official document as Attachment B.
A. Five Points Intersection Improvements 60% Design Status
Report
Rick Carper, Director of Public Works, introduced Carol Worsham, the
project manager for HDR Engineering, Laura Phillips, HDR civil engineer,
and Namir Haddad, HDR electrical engineer.
Ms. Worsham presented a status report on the proposed plans for the Five
Points Intersection. The report is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment C. She noted that the conceptual plans are now
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being taken to the construction level and explained that the idea of the
design is to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the intersection.
Some of the elements Ms. Worsham discussed were new pavers in front of
the fire station, pedestrian crosswalks on Sherry Drive and Seminole Road,
relocation of the mailbox on Plaza, the creation of a turning lane from
Seminole to Sherry, and an island for public art or sculptures. She
addressed the possibility of including historical lighting and gave examples
of the types of landscaping to be implemented.
Ms. Worsham reviewed the 60% design cost estimate and discussed the
alternate items that may be added, such as the Plaza bike path and
additional crosswalks. She reviewed their schedule for the project, and
indicated they expect to have it completed in December. Rick Carper
provided more information on the proposed bike path and the three
decorative crosswalks for the entrances to Howell Park.
Commissioner Waters discussed the issue of traffic back-ups on the
northern side of Seminole Road and asked if a turn lane could be created
there. Mr. Carper answered that they had no studies providing information
on the issue, but believed that a turn lane would complicate the situation by
adding more movement to the intersection. Commissioner Waters
recommended looking into the possibility of the turn lane if it could
potentially solve any of the traffic problems.
Commissioner Beaver expressed concerns that the turn lane could
negatively impact residents in the area and stated he would not be in favor
of it if it would upset the residents. He also discussed the number of
vehicles anticipated to utilize the proposed turn lane from Seminole to
Sherry. Commissioner Beaver commented on the time line for the
construction of the project and discussed the best ways to have the least
impact on residents and drivers during that time.
Commissioner Simmons discussed both turn lane ideas and expressed her
concerns regarding the traffic patterns affecting each one. She also
requested that the project help to eliminate light pollution by incorporating a
lighting system that illuminates downward, rather than projecting light
skyward. She stated this type of lighting should receive priority, whether
the fixtures are historical or not. Ms. Worsham discussed the elements of
historic lighting and gave some examples of different types of lighting in
the area. Commissioner Simmons stressed the importance of the increased
safety created by quality lighting that is directed towards the street. Ms.
Worsham indicated that they could look into all the options suggested.
Commissioner Waters discussed effects and potential hazards of a turn lane
being created at the Seminole Road intersection. He also noted that he
would prefer historical lighting rather than something ultra modern.
Discussion followed regarding examples of the types of lighting in the area.
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'^ B. Proclamation declaring the Week of May 15-21, 2005 as Public
Works Week in Atlantic Beach
Mayor read the proclamation in its entirety and presented it to Rick Carper,
Director of Public Works. Mr. Carper acknowledged and thanked Donna
Kaluzniak, Director of Public Utilities, for the contributions of her
department.
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous Meeting
A. City Manager's Follow-up Report
City Manager Hanson gave a follow up report on the recommendation for
the City to install crosswalks leading to the Howell Park entrances on
Seminole Road and Sherry Drive. He noted that the Public Safety
department has already painted crosswalks and plan to add red crosswalks
in order to improve their visibility. He suggested installing the crosswalks
during the same time as the Five Points Intersection project is being
constructed. Rick Carper discussed the fact that there are actually three
crosswalks involved, two on Sherry Drive and one on Seminole Road.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works and Utility Department
Monthly Report and Report of New Occupational Licenses
issued in April (City Manager)
B. Approve extending the contract for Trimming Palm Trees for
one additional year to American Landcare at the current
contract prices and authorize the City Manager to sign the
contract (City Manager)
C. Award the contract for Security Fencing at Water Treatment
Plants (Bid No. 0405-7) to Big T's Custom Fence in the amount
of $20,500 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract
(City Manager)
Motion: To approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.
Moved by Beaver, seconded byWaters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
No Committee Reports
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Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
No Resolutions
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-05-70, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only. He explained that this
ordinance primarily addresses the issue of moving money within the budget
and authorizes $51,000 for professional services for planning the City's
ambiance and character.
Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 20-05-70 on final reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing on the item. There were
no public comments. Mayor Meserve closed the public hearing and brought
the item before the Commission for discussion. There was no discussion.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous Business S. Miscellaneous Business
A. Request for aUse-by-Exception to allow for on-premise
consumption of Alcoholic Beverages (4-COP DABT license) in
association with a restaurant and pub - Culhane's Irish Pub -
within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District at 967
Atlantic Boulevard within the Atlantic Village Shopping Center
(City Manager)
Motion: To approve aUse-bv-Exception to allow for on-premise
consumption of Alcoholic Beverages (4-COP DABT license) at
Culhane's Irish Pub within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning
District at 967 Atlantic Boulevard.
Mayor Meserve noted that the Use-By-Exception was recommended for
approval by the Community Development Board and then opened the floor
for a public hearing.
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Michelle Culhane, of 200 Walnut Street, Neptune Beach, Florida
identified herself and her sister, Mary Jane, as two of the four sisters
opening Culhane's Irish Pub. They informed the Commission that they are
willing to provide any further information, as needed.
J. P. Marchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, spoke highly in favor of the pub and
commented that the menu looks super.
There being no further comments from the public, the Mayor closed the
public hearing and brought the item before the Commission for discussion.
Commissioner Waters asked for clarification on the 4 COP state license.
Chief David Thompson, Director of Public Safety, explained that this
license is issued from the Florida State Division of Alcoholic Beverages and
Tobacco. He informed the Commission that this type of permit allows
consumption of alcohol on the premises.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Beaver
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
'"' MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor recognized and welcomed the Honorable City Council member
Art Graham as he joined the meeting.
B. Request by Rick's Used Cars for aUse-by-Exception (File UBE-
2005-04) to allow for the redevelopment of a property with uses
to permit the sale of used automobiles and automotive repair for
a site within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and
located at 1919 Mayport Road (City Manager)
Motion: To approve aUse-bv-Exception to allow for the
redevelopment of a property with uses to permit the sale of used
automobiles and automotive repair, with the restriction of no more
than 28 vehicles to be maintained and displayed for sale at any time, for
a site within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District and located
at 1919 Mayport Road.
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing and noted that the
item had been recommended for approval by the Community Development
Board. There being no public comments, the Mayor closed the public
hearing and brought the item before the Commission for discussion.
Commissioner Beaver reminded the applicant of the City's intentions to
clean up the Mayport Road corridor and asked that he keep this in mind,
respect the neighboring communities, and assist the City with this goal.
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Commissioner Waters asked how many Use By Exceptions have existed on
this property. City Manager responded that there were none and that it is
primarily asingle-family residential area. Commissioner Waters asked how
many used car lots are going to be allowed on Mayport Road. He
commented on the number of used car lots in the area and expressed
concerns that they are inconsistent with the surrounding residential area.
Commissioner Waters objected to the way in which that area is developing
and commented that there are enough used car businesses located on
Mayport Road.
Commissioner Simmons recommended that the Commission work with the
Community Development Board in order to address the issue before any
further requests of this type are brought before the Board and Commission.
Commissioner Parsons agreed to vote for the Use by Exception on the
agenda tonight but suggested that the Commission needs to give direction to
the Community Development Board regarding how many more of these
should be allowed.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Beaver
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Meserve
Nay: 1-Waters
MOTION CARRIED
C. Numbering on Seminole Road (City Manager)
City Manager Hanson gave the background on this issue from the previous
meeting and referred to a staff report providing further historical
information. He noted that no action was taken when the issue was
addressed in the past. He referred to the map showing approximately 40
homes affected on Seminole Road and discussed the results stemming from
both sides of the issue.
Chief David Thompson, Director of Public Safety, corrected the
information in the staff report by clarifying that the homes affected by the
issue are located on the east side, not the west side of Seminole Road.
Commissioner Waters asked about previous comments from residents who
lived on the oceanfront and inquired as to the extent of the issue at that
time. Chief Thompson acknowledged that in 1990 there were other areas
affected and the City had been looking at renumbering that whole area. He
noted that tonight's item deals only with the area on Seminole Road.
Commissioner Waters recognized Seminole Road as a specific situation and
asked if the same complications exist on Beach Avenue. Don Ford, City
Building Official, commented that the previous issue dealt with over 80
addresses on Beach Avenue, Coral Street, and Seminole Road. Chief
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Thompson stated that most of the City's police officers are aware of the
numbering and that new officers learn it immediately.
Commissioner Waters expressed his concerns but commented that he did
not believe there was a high statistic of instances where a new emergency
vehicle driver would be responding to a situation where the
seconds/minutes of the arrival time are crucial. Commissioner Waters also
remarked that the City could renumber the street without reusing existing
house numbers. He noted that the issue is not a critical problem but merely
thought it could have repercussions some day.
Commissioner Simmons commented that many people in the larger
community expressed support for renumbering the area due to difficulties of
finding addresses there. She believed that it would entail only a short
period of time until most people would adjust to new house numbers. She
recommended further discussion on the matter.
Mayor Meserve noted that no action was taken last time the Commission
discussed the issue and suggested surveying the people affected to find out
how they feel about the issues involved.
"""` D. Sewer Tap Costs and Related Issues Raised by Septic Tank
Owners (City Manager)
This item was addressed earlier in the agenda.
E. Agreement with Winter and Company for Development of
Community Character Strategy (City Manager)
City Manager Hanson noted that the scope of the service agreement and the
price has been determined as presented in the staff report.
Commissioner Simmons asked when the City will announce the time and
date for the public to attend the meetings. City Manager Hanson responded
that they vscill confirm that information shortly. Discussion followed
regarding the best methods for informing the public.
Commissioner Parsons expressed his appreciation for the work of Winter &
Company but stated a preference for having the project performed in-house,
utilizing the talents of City staff.
Mayor Meserve supported the need to have an outside expert who
understands the system. He believed the City would obtain better results by
taking advantage of the experience of a professional who could also help run
the meetings and the focus groups.
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Commissioner Beaver and Commissioner Simmons both spoke in agreement
with hiring a specialized firm to oversee the project.
Motion: To accent the recommended agreement and authorize the Citv
Manaeer to sign it
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 1-Parsons
MOTION CARRIED
City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Hanson briefly commented on each item of his written report,
which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment D.
In addition to his written report, the City Manager also reported on the
following:
Beach Renourishment
Noted that the bids for beach renourishment are scheduled to be opened on
May 13th. He stated that the pending issues regarding the contract with
Jacksonville and the DEP have been resolved.
City Computer Network failure
Reported that the City authorized an emergency purchase order in order to
repair two critical computer servers that crashed on May 1St. He stated that
the maximum amount on the purchase order was $16,000, but the City has
not yet received the final bill. City Manager Hanson noted that the City's
entire shared network drives were inoperable last week but that 100% of the
data lost has been recovered.
Skate Park Grand Opening
Reminded everyone that the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new
Skate Park will be held this Saturday morning at 9:00 A.M. He commented
that they expect a large crowd and that, following the event, they will have
a ribbon cutting for the Ped Path on Plaza Drive.
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Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
Commissioner Beaver
• Commented that the City will have registration forms at the Skate
Park opening ceremony for anyone under 17 years old. He
explained that youths need the forms signed by a parent and
notarized in order to receive the sticker for their helmet and use the
park.
• Expressed the need to discuss and decide how many more used car
dealers should be allowed on Mayport Road. He noted that the City
has the opportunity to recreate Mayport Road and they need to
determine how to do this. He asked for staff to look into the issue
and bring back information to help direct the Commission on this
task.
• Suggested that the two markers in Town Center signifying the cities
of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach need to be illuminated more
so that they can be seen better at night.
Commissioner Simmons
• Expressed appreciation for the well-written and polite letters of
concern received by the Commission from citizens.
• Discussed the woman's self-defense course given by the City's
Public Safety department last week. She spoke highly of the
program and suggested the same course to Teen Council. She noted
that the program received very positive responses from the women
who participated in it.
Commissioner Parsons
• Presented his thoughts regarding the tree board ordinance. He
clarified that a month ago his intent was to send a message to the
Tree Board to rewrite parts of the ordinance and bring it back to the
Commission. He expressed the need for the Commission to approve
the rewriting of the ordinance so that it requires a permit for anyone
intending to cut down a tree in the City.
Commissioner Simmons indicated that she thought the issue was
going to be addressed during the upcoming community character
meetings with Winter and Company. Commissioner Parsons
asserted that he preferred to have the Tree Board begin working on
the issue immediately and not wait until the meetings with Winter
and Company.
Mayor Meserve noted that the Commission can ask the Tree Board
to study the issue and present their recommendations. He
recommended acquiring a copy of Jacksonville Beach's tree
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ordinance to share with the Tree Board in order to receive their input
before the ambiance workshops.
Discussion ensued regarding the direction being taken by the Tree
Board on the issue and the items on their agenda for their next
meeting on Wednesday, May 11`h. Jamie Fletcher, Tree Board
member, announced that the Committee was meeting twice that
week in order to review other cities' tree ordinances and to bring a
proposal to the Commission before the meetings with Winter and
Company.
• Discussed his thoughts regarding the recent strategic planning
meetings and suggested the Commission have a meeting to review
the results of those workshops. Commissioner Parsons confirmed
his desire to prioritize the list of goals resulting from the strategic
planning meetings.
Commissioner Simmons explained that all the items on the list are
considered priorities, carried over from last year and, rather than
being numbered, they are given dates according to when they can be
accomplished. Mayor Meserve assured that everything on the list
would be tackled by the City, but suggested having the City
Manager and staff prioritize the list and present it for discussion at a
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Waters
• Expressed his opinions on the strategic planning workshops. Noted
that the meetings produce good results in the long run.
• Agreed with Commissioner Beaver's idea regarding the need for
better lighting for the City plaques in Town Center.
• Discussed a complaint received regarding a barking dog at 196
Poinsettia Street. He asked Chief Thompson for advice regarding
the situation. Chief Thompson responded that he would speak with
Animal Control and see what can be done.
• Commented on the statements from Valerie Britt and her
contingents. Expressed interest in protecting the marshlands located
across from Atlantic Beach's marshes and suggested that the City
keep an eye on the situation as it develops.
• Reported on the 19`h Annual Environmental Permitting Summer
School. Noted that it is worth the expense and recommended it to
the Commission.
Mayor Meserve
• Spoke highly of the new skate park and strongly suggested that the
Commissioners attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Discussed the possibility of exploring options from a public safety
perspective in order to monitor the activities and number of people
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"^ within the skate park until it becomes self-regulating.
Commissioner Beaver suggested investigating how security is
handled at skate parks in other cities. The Mayor suggested keeping
a close eye on the skate park for the initial time period in order to
make sure helmets are worn and control number of people.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:18 p.m. (~~~ ~
ATTEST:
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Donna L. Bussey
City Clerk
Officer
ATTACHMENT A
MAY 9, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Sewer Tap Costs and Related Issu Raised by Septic Tank Owners
SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hanso
DATE: May 2, 2005
BACKGROUND: At the last city commission meeting, a group of septic tank owners,
mostly from 17~` Street, brought several questions to the City
Commission about the City Code and policies related to the
conversion of septic tanks to the city's sewer system and asked the
Commission for assistance in reducing their costs for taps. This
report is to provide answers to their questions and other
information.
How many units can be put on one sewer tap ~ Restrictions on the
number of units that can be placed in one sewer tap are included in
the State Plumbing Code which dictates the maximum number of
fixture units that can be connected to any particular size drain line.
Each plumbing fixture (i.e. sinks, showers, etc) is given a fixture
unit number and the total number of fixture units that can go to any
size drain are listed in a chart. Therefore the State requirement for
the number of units that can be put into one tap depends on how
many plumbing fixtures each unit has. The city's rule of thumb for
two units per tap is a simplified way of enforcing the State
Plumbing Code, but also comes from a more practical criteria. The
drain lines from any house or residential unit connecting to the
city's sewer should be on their own property, and not on a
neighbor's property. There have been recent news stories in other
beach cities about problems related to drain lines crossing property
that is not owned by that resident. The best way to "split" a tap is
to run each drain line along a common property line to meet in a
"Y" on public right-of--way.
Applying this more practical standard to the residents that
addressed the City Commission at the last meeting, each of them
can connect at least two residential units per tap except one. Three
of the residents cannot split their taps with other owners, but two
of those have duplex units on their property. The tap costs on 17~'
Street have been estimated at $5,000 each and the tap cost for the
owner on Beach Av, has been estimated to cost $3,570. The
AGENDA ITEM #8D
MAY 9, 2005
following list shows the owners, their lot frontage, the use of the
lot (single family or duplex) and their tap cost (1/2 if split with
another owner).
Last Name Fronta a Usa a Ta Cost Notes
Rogers 50' Duplex $5,000 Cannot split with
another owner
B od 50' Du lex $2,500 Cans lit with Parish
Parish 50' Sin le $2,500 Cans lit with B od
Bell 100 Duplex $5,000 Unable to split with
another owner
Griffith 50' S' le $2,500 Cans lit with Allen
Allen 50' Sin le $2,500 Cans lit with Griffith
Boyer 50' Single $3,570 Cannot split with
another owner
Canlshould the City treat these owners like others who were assessed
The City has issued three sets of assessments to different groups of
owners in Atlantic Beach for the installation of water and sewer facilities.
In each case, groups approached the city requesting that water and sewer
lines be installed. 'The city installed sewer taps with those lines
anticipating that the owners would connect to the sewer system. The cost
of the Ocean Grove assessments amounted to $48.31 per lineal foot and
cost for the Beach Avenue assessment was $34.05 per lineal foot. The
group of residents that approached the Commission at the last meeting
were not included in any of these assessments because the lines in front
of their homes were installed by private developers who were extending
service to other lots that they were developing. These were installed
before the State law requiring connection to the public sewer system and
the developers did not install taps for the other houses that they passed
along the way. The residents that are converting now from septic tanks
to the city's sewer system have never paid a city assessment for water
and sewer lines. If they had been paying the same assessments as their
closest neighbors, then the 17th Street group would probably be included
in the Ocean Grove assessments and the cost fora 50-foot front lot would
be $2,415. The Beach Avenue resident would have been charged $1,702
under the Beach Avenue assessment process. The city's policy for septic
tank conversion allows for financing at a very low interest rate and, if the
residents on 17th Street or Beach Avenue wanted to finance their tap cost,
then you could compare their tap costs estimated in the table above with
the cost that their neighbors are paying under city assessments. As you
can see, the cost would be about the same for most of the residents, but
considerably more for two (note the Bells under the Ocean Grove
assessment process with a 100 foot lot would have been assessed $4,830
AGENDA ITEM #8D
MAY 9, 2005
compared to an estimated tap cost of $5,000. All other lots have a 50
foot frontage).
Can a duplex be rebuilt in its current footprints Yes, the City Code
allows for the reconstruction of any legally built duplex within its current
footprint even if the zoning has been changed and a duplex is now
considered a nonconforming use. After speaking with the owner that
raised the question at the last commission meeting, it was determined that
her situation is more complicated and the resident has been referred to
Community Developer Director, Sonya Doerr.
Can/should the City waive the impact fee to aid these residents in their
septic to sewer conversion? The City Code and Bond Covenants
designate the tap and impact fees as restricted revenues to be used only
for improvements to the system. If the commission wants to provide
some financial relief to these residents, other avenues should be
considered. A list of applicable City Code provisions is attached for your
reference.
BUDGET: No specific changes to the city's policies for tap or impact fees are
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and Commission should determine it the present city code
and policies relating to the septic to sewer conversion process are fair and
equitable both to the people that are converting at this time as well as to
other city water and sewer customers. If not, then the City Commission
should direct staff on how to change those policies.
ATTACHMENTS:
Code Provisions Relating to Sewer Taps and Impact Fees
AGENDA ITEM #8D
MAY 9, 2005
Atlantic Beach Code Provisions
Fleiating to Sewer Taps and impact Fees
Sec. 22-101. Costs and expenses; indemnification of city against loss, etc.
All costs and expenses incidental to the installation end connection of the building sewer shall be
borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly
or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.
Sec. 22-104. Separate building sewer for each building; exception.
A separate and independent building sewer shall be provided for every building, except where
one (1) building stands at the rear of another on an interior lot and no private sewer is available or
can be constructed to the rear building through an adjoining alley, court, yard, or driveway, the
sewer for the front building may be extended to the rear building and the whole considered as
one (1) building sewer, but the city does not and will not assume any obligation or responsibility
for damage caused by or resulting from any such single connection aforementioned.
Sec. 22-169. Connection fees.
Charges for providing and approving connections to the sewer system with installation performed
by the city are as follows and shall be in addition to impact fees.
All units: Cost for labor and materials as provided in section 2-368 of the City Code.
Sec. 22-170. Impact fees.
The fee for providing facilities for new connections and capacity increases for growth shall be as
follows:
Residences, per unit ... $ 1,250.00
Commercial:
Office buildings, per 100 square feet ...40.00
Groceries, per 100 square feet :..20.00
Retail shops, per restroom ...1,260.00
Theatres, per seat ...16.00
Restaurants, per seat ...160.00
Service stations, per restroom ...3,150.00
Car wash, self-service, per stall ...1,850.00
Car wash, roll-over ...11,850.00
Car wash tunnel ...17,750.00
Beauty shopslbarber shops, per chair ...630.00
Laundromats, per machine ...790.00
Hotels/motels, per restroom ...475.00
Sec. 22-171. Payment of connection fees and impact fees.
Payment of connection fees shall be due and payable prior to the issuance of a building permit.
For new and existing buildings or structures, the city manager may allow payment of fees on an
extended payment plan for up to fifteen (15) years if the owner has demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the city manager that the lump sum payment will constitute a hardship to the
applicant. A lien for the amount due shall be executed in recordable form reflecting the payment
schedule. Upon all payments being made in full, a release of lien shall be recorded.
Sec. 22-172. Disposition of impact fees.
All revenues collected by the city through sewer impact fees shall be held in a special account to
be known as the wastewater system capital improvement account. The money deposited and
held in said account and all interests accrued thereto shall be used only for the improvement,
expansion, and/or replacement of the wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system of
the city.
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FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION
Apri15, 2005
Margo Moehring, Division Chief
Planning and Development Department
Florida Theatre Building, Suite 700
128 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202-3325
Regarding: Requested Review of Two (2) Semi-Annual Land Use Amendments;
2005A-014, and 2005A-018(A, B & C)
Dear Ms. Moehring,
The Emergency Preparedness Division has reviewed these two (2) Semi-annual land use
amendments and are. submitting the following comments:
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ZOOSA-014 - 17.56 Acres south of Heckscher Drive east of State Road 9-A
I note that the entire property is within a hurricane evacuation zone and. that the majority of the
property is within the hurricane Category 1 storm surge line and, therefore, within the Coastal
High Hazard Area (CHHA)i. It is worthy of note, also, that the majority of the property is within
the 100-yeaz flood zone (AE) z.
Community/General Commercial land use and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning are
inconsistent with the hazards of the azea; hurricane storm surge and/or flooding. The impact of
any development on evacuation times and sheltering in this area should be mitigated through
community design and/or increasing the community's net shelter spaces. The impact of placing
infrastructure within hazard areas should be mitigated through design and construction
( techniques.
,]~ 2005A-018 A - 20.77 Acres north of Atlantic Boulevard west of the Intracoastal Waterwa
I note that the entire property is within a hurricane evacuation zone and that the majority of the
property, which is along the Intracoastal Waterway, is within the hurricane Category 1 storm
surge line and, therefore, within the Coastal High Hazazd Area (CHHA). It is worthy of note,
also, that the majority of the property is located within the 100-year flood zone (AE).
1 1998 Hurricane Evacuation Study; SLOSH map, plate 4
2 City of Jacksonville GIS; www.coj.net
515 N. Julia Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4128. (904) 630.2472 . FAX (904) 630-0600
Recipient of the 2001 Governor's Sterling Award
Low Density Residential land use and Planned Unit Development zoning aze inconsistent with
the hazards of the area; hurricane storm surge and/or flooding. The impact of any development
on evacuation times and sheltering in this area should be mitigated through community design
and/or increasing the community's net shelter spaces. The impact of placing infrastructure
within hazard areas should be mitigated through design and construction techniques.
2005A-O18(B) - 35 44 Acres north of Atlantic Boulevard west of the Intracoastal Waterway
I note that the entire property is within a hurricane evacuation zone and that the majority of the
property, which is along the Intracoastal Waterway, is within the hurricane Category 1 storm
surge line and, therefore, within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). It is worthy of note,
also, that the majority of the property is located within the 100-year flood zone (AE).
Conservation (CSV) Land Use and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning aze consistent with
the hazazds of the area; hurricane storm surge and/or flooding.
2005A-018(C) - 24 91 Acres north of Atlantic Boulevard west of the Intracoastal Waterway
I note that the entire property is within a hurricane evacuation zone and the majority of the
property, which is along the Intracoastal Waterway, is within the hurricane Category 1 storm
surge line and, therefore, within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). It is worthy of note,
"' also, that some of the property is located within the 100-year flood zone (AE), and some of the
property is located outside the flood zone.
Community /General Commercial (CGC) Land Use and Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning are inconsistent with the hazazds of the area; hurricane storm surge and/or flooding. The
impact of any development on evacuation times and sheltering in this azea should be mitigated
through community design and/or increasing the community's net shelter spaces. The impact of
placing infrastructure within hazard areas should be mitigated through design and construction
techniques.
Sincerely,
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Robert M. "Chip" Patterson, Division Chief
City of Jacksonville Emergency Prepazedness Division
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515 N. Julia Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4128. (904) 630-2472 . FAX (904) 630-0600
Recipient of the 2001 Governor's Sterling Award
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Pablo Point Civic Association, Inc. (PPCA)
71 San Pablo Road North, Jacksonville, Florida 32225
(904)221-4945
Wor~Cin~~or Nei~hhors `~jince 1 )83
RE: Opposition to Comprehensive Plan Application 2005A-018 (Resolution OS-616)
Dear Atlantic Beach Commissioners:
We understand that a developer's agent met with Atlantic Beach's planning director to discuss a
.lacksonville zoning project that has not yet come before the city of ,lacksonville's zoning
division. What was not shown on that lobbying material presented here and to the press was that
the zoning project first requires a change of the City of Jacksonville's comprehensive plan to
change the designation of vacant, undeveloped salt marshes and home to endangered species to a
residential category to increase density in the CHHA. Obviously, we do not have that same
opportunity to meet with your staff.
'I'bis letter is to advise you that a FLUM application to which we object has been submitted for an
81 acre multi-part, multi-parcel change of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) at the Intracoastal Waterway, which, if approved, would adversely affect Pablo Point.
We ask that you review this map amendment proposal as the comprehensive plan change of the
slat marshes that it is and that you not support this change to our City's 2010 Plan. There are
many reasons to recommend denial!
By law, a city can not change its Plan if the proposed amendment is inconsistent with other
provisions of its own plan or not in compliance with the statutory requirements for amendment.
However, even if a proposal is found consistent and compliant, amendment of the Plan is
`legislative" and the City can refiise to transmit a private application for change, if the Council or
Mayor deternlines that denial to be in the best uiterest of the public.
The most objectionable part of FLUM Application 2005 A -018 (Resolution ?0~5- 616) is the
proposed Plan map category change of about 21 acres of undeveloped, vacant, sensitive snit
nzcrrshes arrc! tidal pools in the coastal high hazard area (CHHA), west of the Intracoastal
Waterway, at Pablo Point, to enable new, previously uncontemplated, residential development,
increasing the residential density of salt marshes in the CHHA, by amendment.
Although the applicant wrote that this change of part "A" of 2005A-018 to a new residential
category is "needed" for "re" development, there is no existing development on vacant part "A"
to RE-develop. Undeveloped, vacant, environmentally sensitive salt marshes serve their wildlife
habitat and sponge filnctions best conserved, not developed with new housing.
Residents of Pablo Point are mandated to evacuate in case of category 1 or higher storms and
their single exit is at the intersection of road link 409 San Pablo Road which is a hurricane
evacuation route and facility of regional significance operating over-capacity at 138%.
In its professional assessment of about 85 acres at this location, Environmental Resource
Solutions, Inc. found about 32 acres of tidal streams, tidal pools, and waterways, 3 acres of
wetland scnrb, and about 37 acres of saltwater marshes. Some of the marshlands and tidal pools
of the proposed amendment have been questioned by homeowners as to title.
Salt marsh cordgrass, wax myrtles, willow, saltbush, and marsh black needle ntsh exist at the site.
These types of wetland habitat are utilized by various avian species for roosting, foraging and
tishing and used by wading birds for foraging, also.
Habitat for the ei7dcrtzgered wood stork was observed in the study area, the existence of wood
stork has been confirmed in Duval County, and homeowners in Pablo Point have reported
sightings of wood storks in the study area, where they wade and fish. Nearby the area of the.
proposed amendment to increase development in the salt marshes, the threatened red-cockaded
woodpecker was sighted by Pablo Point residents a while back during a period of land clearing
outside the study area, even though the woodpecker is generally found to prefer pines. It was not
observed during the study period, but sightings have been confirmed in Duval County. A wide
variety of other wildlife species and wading birds have been reported seen by marsh-front
homeowners who are living west of the proposed salt marsh land change and proposed new
development in the CHHA. The tlarec~tened eastern indigo snake can be found hunting in the
wetlands during the warmer summer months.
In another part of the arnendinent (Part C) --that is redevelopment to change a use, and perhaps
less offensive to our neighborhood than the proposed development of the salt marshes (Part A),
the proposed change of part of Moody's to a commercial FLUM for about 25 acres is to add new
residential uses not currently allowed at Moody's and not contemplated by the Plan, would allow
for new traffic producing retail commercial, a hotel which will contribute to the traffic congestion
of the area, and would increase residential density in the Coastal High Hazard Area. Some of the
industrial waterfront water-related category would still remain at Moody's.
Chip Patterson, Chief of the ,lacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division reviewed application
200SA-018 and found that all parts of it are within the hurricane evacuation zone and that a
majority of it is located within the 100 year flood zone AE. Because of the hazards of the area.,
hurricane storm surge and /or flooding, the Emergency Preparedness Division found a change to
the conservation land use (CSV) is consistent but changes to low density residential (LDR) & to
commercial (CGC) are inconsistent. Please recommend DENIAL of proposed changes to
residential/commercial.
PABLO POINT CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. (PPCA)
For PPCA, BY: __
Patricia Hairston, PP._'A Board Chair; Evelyn Blount, Secretary;
Valerie Britt, Director of Land Use & Zoning
ATTACHMENT C
MAY 9, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING
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ATTACHMENT D
MAY 9, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING
May 2, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the Commission
FROM: J' Hanso
Cit~ana -"'
SUBJECT: City Manager' Report
Cable TV Franchise/Ordinance; It has previously been reported that the Cities of Atlantic
Beach and Jacksonville Beach have been working together with Comcast Company to come up
with language that is jointly acceptable for the renewal of a franchise agreement and a new
ordinance to be included in the City Code relating to cable company use of the public right-of-
way. This report is to provide the current status of these discussions. The City's current
franchise ordinance is scheduled to expire in June 2005. Discussions on the franchise renewal
were begun with the cable company shortly after the problems in customer service in the summer
of 2001 and the buyout of the local cable system from AT&T. Atlantic Beach chose to wait until
the City of Jacksonville had worked out the details for the settlement agreement, franchise
renewal and ordinance and then partnered with Jacksonville Beach to split the cost of a local
attorney to help with the legal issues related to the franchise renewal process. The two cities
worked together to prepare both a draft franchise agreement and draft ordinance for the cable
company to consider which were largely based on those prepared by the City of Jacksonville.
For the last six months, we have held several meetings with Comcast to discuss the details of
both agreements. Both documents have been redrafted at least twice. At least two more meetings
will be required prior to reaching a consensus on the language that can be presented to the
elected bodies in both cities for approval.
Northeast Florida League of Cities Meeting; The Northeast Florida League of Cities will hold
it's monthly meeting in May in Jacksonville Beach at the Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant. The
event will be on Thursday night, May 19ib beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you will be able to attend,
please let Yvonne Calverley know so that she can make reservations by May 11 ~'. A copy of the
invitation is attached.
Reaorter for Times Union Shorelines Editiom; Chris Aguilar has accepted another job in the
Orlando area and given his resignation to the Times Union. His last day with the paper will be
May 19th. He is to be commended for his fairness and professionalism in reporting local stories
and his perseverance to get the story right every time.
AGENDA ITEM #9A
MAY 9, 2005
'"""' Northeast Florida League of Cities
7455 Highway 203
Screven, Georgia 31560
912/579-6921 or 904/868-1613
Fax: 775/205-6479 Email: neflcities@screvenmail.com
Lea¢ue Motto• "Tosether we achieve more "
Steve Futch, President; Dezmond Waters, Vice President;
Max Royle, Secretary/Treasurer; Anne Jackson, Executive Director
Directors: Lad Daniels, Richard Tillis,'Allen Bush,
Sue Heath, George Sanders, John Bowlew
Dinner/Meeting, Thursday, May 19, 2005
CASA Marine Hotel & Restaurant
691 1St Street
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
Attitude Adjustment Hour: 6-7:00 p.m.
Dinner/Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per person
RSVP: Reservations by NOON Wednesday, Mav 11, 2005
No shows will be billed.
Please furnish Orst and last names for name badges. Whenever possible, please email reservations.
League: 912/579-6921 or 904/868-1613 - E-mail: neflcitiesCa~screvenmail.com
MENU: New York Strip Kansas City Rub, Rubbed with brown sugar and topped with sweet
onion rings tempura style and chipotle au jus served with salad, starch and vegetable. Coffee,
tea, iced tea and dessert
Our hosts this month: Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach
Attitude Adjustment Hour Sponsor:
PBS&J
7406 Fullerton St., Suite 350
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32256
904/363-6100
Guest Speaker: John Dickinson, Constangy Brooks & Smith
Thank you Town of Orange Park for hosting our dinner/meeting last month.
Thanks to CGS Consulting Engineers for sponsoring our "Attitude Adjustment
Hour" and thanks for the door prizes donated by: Riverplace Capital, Chief Boivin,
Area Communications, Ace Hardware, Paula Comest, Dynamics, Constangy Brooks
& Smith, Grimes, Carter Verplank, PBM Construction
AGENDA ITEM #9A
MAY 9, 2005
Attitude Adjustme
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Dec. 2004
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nt Hour Sponsors for the past year:
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Gardnyr Michael Capital, Inc. (regional breakfast)
Constangy Brooks 8~ Smith
Earth Tech Consulting
Southland Waste Systems
BHR
Ayres 8 Associates
Stone Joca 8< Mahoney
CGS Consulting Engineers
Upcoming events:
NE FL League of Cities Dinner/Meeting
Magnolia Point Country Club, Green Cove Springs
June 16, 2005
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando
August 18, 19 ~ 20, 2005
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Associate Members
Advanced Disposal Services
Ayres Associates
BellSouth
BHR
Camp Dresser & McKee
CGS Consulting Engineers, Inc.
CHZM Hill
Constangy Brooks & Smith
Dale Bald Showalter & Mercier, P.A.
EarthTech Consulting, Inc.
Edwards Engineering, Inc.
Fleet & Associates
Florida Power & Light
F.R. Aleman & Associates
Georgia-Pacific
GeoSyntec Consultants, Inc.
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Henry A. Sheldon, P.E.
J. Collins Engineering Associates
JAKARI