10-28-96 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMISSION MEETING- October 28, 1996
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of October 14, and Special
Called Meeting of October 21, 1996
2. Recognition of Visitors:
A. Recognition of Employee of the month- Terry Masters
B. Introduction of new firefighters
C. Proclamation declaring November 1996, as Epilepsy Awareness Month in
Atlantic Beach
3. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion and possible City Commission action on Johansen Park drainage
B. Discussion and related action on the unnamed triangular park bounded by 16th
Street, Ocean Boulevard and Seminole Road
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports from Building, Code Enforcement,
Fire, Public Works and Recreation Departments
5. Action on Resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
B. RESOLUTION NO. 96-50
DECLARING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA
STATUTES, CHAPTER 170, FOR SEWER LINES TO SERVE THE
PROPERTY OWNERS BETWEEN 16TH AND 20TH STREETS ON
BEACH AVENUE, AND ON SECTIONS OF DEWEES AVENUE, SHELL
STREET, COQUINA PLACE, OCEAN BOULEVARD AND SEMINOLE
ROAD, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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6. Action on Ordinances:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 75-96-11 - Public Hearing& Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ADDING
SECTION 21-27, RESIDENTIAL PARKING STICKER PROGRAM, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
B. ORDINANCE NO. 95-96-68- Public Hearing& Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO AMEND
CHAPTER 5, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5-8, PARKING OF
SAILBOATS/CATAMARANS ALLOWED BY PERMIT ONLY, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C. ORDINANCE NO. 80-96-58 - Public Hearing& Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES, SECTION 22-27.1, UTILITY
DEPOSITS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE RETURN OF DEPOSITS UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROVIDING AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE
D. ORDINANCE NO. 80-96-59- Public Hearing& Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO AMEND
CHAPTER 22, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 22-3, VOLUNTARY
COI I.FCTION PROGRAM, FOR TRUST FUND TO HELP THE NEEDY WITH
ATLANTIC BEACH UTILITY BILLS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
E. ORDINANCE NO. 5-96-28- Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO AMEND
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION,BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SECTION SEC.
2-336-8 ALLOWING FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
WITHOUT BID IF THE COST IS LESS THAN THE STATE BID PRICES AND
THE ASSOCIATED SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET OR EXCEEDED, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
F. ORDINANCE NO. 40-96-19- Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., TO USE THE
PUBLIC STREETS OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ERECTING,CONSTRUCTING,MAINTAINING AND OPERATING LINES OF
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT THEREON AND
THEREUNDER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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7, New Business:
A. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Community Development Block Grant contract
between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville, for FY 1996/97
B. Award Annual Polymer Contract pursuant to specifications of Bid No. 9596-34 to
Callaway Chemicals at a cost of$526.00 per 55-gallon drum
C. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Architect William Morgan for his
services to design renovations to the lifeguard building
8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
A. Request to declare Christmas Eve 1996 as a holiday for city employees
9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk
A. Report relative to contracts for use of city facilities - Commissioner Meserve
Adjournment
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter
considered at any meeting, such person may need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose,
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at this meeting should submit a
request to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are
available at the entrance to the Commission Chambers.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons
with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City
Clerk.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC 0 0
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE T T
ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1996 E E
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PRESENT: Lyman Fletcher, Mayor
John Meserve M S
Tim Reed 0 E
Steve Rosenbloom T C
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Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioners NAME OF ON E N
COMMRS. ND SO
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Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order. The invocation was given followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
L Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
October 14. 1996. KESERVE X
REED X X
Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held ROSENBLOOM X X
October 14, 1996. SHAUGHNESSY X
FLETCHER X
The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held
October 21. 1996.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Approve minutes of the Special Called Meeting held REED X
October 21, 1996. ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
FLETCHER X
The motion carried unanimously.
2 Recognition of Visitors:
A. Fire Marshal Conference at Sea Turtle Inn and Introduction
of New Firefighters
Fire Chief John Ruley briefly reported on a regional conference for Fire
Marshals and Fire Chiefs being held at the Sea Turtle Inn. He then
introduced the following new firefighters: James Renaud, Lance
Armbruster, Patrick McGann, and M. Brian Crolley.
On behalf of the Commission and citizens of Atlantic Beach, Mayor
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Fletcher welcomed the new employees.
B. Recognition of Employee of the Month - Terry Masters
Public Works Director Kosoy introduced Terry Masters who works in
equipment maintenance as Employee of the Month and presented him with a
framed certificate. Mayor Fletcher thanked Mr. Masters for his good work.
C. Curb and Gutter Special Assessment - Workshop Meeting
Mayor Fletcher announced that if there were no Commission objections, he
would like to hold a Workshop Meeting at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, November 4,
1996, to further discuss curb and gutter construction as part of the city's
stormwater collection improvement project. There were no Commission
objections.
D. Proclamation declaring November 1996, as Epilepsy
Awareness Month in Atlantic Beach
Mayor Fletcher read the Proclamation in full declaring the month of
November 1996 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the City of Atlantic
Beach.
3. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion and possible City Commission action on Johansen
Park drainage
Mayor Fletcher opened the floor for public comments and questions
from those present concerning the proposed drainage improvement
alternatives for Johansen Park.
Hugh Mathews, Engineer with England, Thims and Miller, Inc., was
present to explain the overall project , the three drainage options for
Johansen Park and to answer questions. The following is a list of
citizens who addressed the Commission with their concerns:
1. Rae Brady of 1636 Sea Oats, 2. Buddy Arthur of 1975 Beach
Avenue, 3. Betty Eilers of 369 Third Street, 4. Don Phillips of 1566
Park Terrace West, 5. Donald Miller of 1647 Park Terrace West, 6.
Theresa Todd of 1275 Seminole Road, 7. Dean and Jan Smith of 1345
Seminole Road, 8. Beatrice Langlois of 1626 Park Terrace West, 9.
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Alan Potter of 374 Second Street, 10. J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry
Drive, 11. Cam Brown of 1570 Park Terrace West, 12. Thomas P.
Jones of 1452 Seminole Road, 13. John Magee of 231 Selva Marina
Drive, 14. Bob Weiss of 1798 Selva Marina Drive, 15. Michael Kring
of 1580 Selva Marina Drive, 16. Doug Speed of 1207 Seminole Road,
17. Virginia Hackeny of 1565 Park Terrace East, 18. Pat Goelz of 1359
Beach Avenue, 19. Don Nelson of 1813 Seminole Road, 20. Vern
Wetherford of 371 9th Street, 21. Jim Lucas of 235 Ocean Forest Drive,
22. Bob Phillips of 1535 Park Terrace East, 23. Jack Dunn of 1671 Park
Terrace West, 24. Mrs. Brady of 1636 Sea Oates, 25. Rosemarie Clark
of 1685 Selva Marina Drive, and 25. Mike Crane of 1586 Selva Marina
Drive.
Several citizens, including Alan Potter, J.P. Marchioli and Don Phillips
stated that they had inspected drainage system culverts running outside
the city limits and found them to be full of vegetation and debris which
would need to be cleaned in order for the city's drainage system to work
properly. Mr. Phillips passed out photographs of clogged ditches and
culverts and a summary of his concerns for Commission consideration
and evaluation. The photographs and summary are attached and made
part of this official record. (Attachment A).
City Manager Jarboe explained he was working with the FDOT, MPO
and the City of Jacksonville for resolution of the drainage problems
outside the city limits directly affecting the city's project and would be
meeting with them again next week.
Hugh Mathews presented an overview of the entire project and a detailed
explanation of the three drainage alternatives for Johansen Park,
including installing a larger pipe between Seminole Road and Country
Club Lane, creating a sloping ditch and constructing a lake in the park.
Mr. Mathews favored the lake because it looked the best aesthetically
and provided for required stormwater treatment. A conceptual drawing
of the lake was presented illustrating proposed landscaping and existing
clusters of oak trees that would be saved, sidewalks, benches and
plantings of new trees. Mr. Mathews explained mitigation required by
the city's landscape code whereby 320 three inch trees would be planted
to replace the 160 removed by construction of the lake.
The majority of those people living on Park Terrace East or West ( the
streets surrounding Johansen Park) spoke against any drainage
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improvements to the park. Some of the concerns expressed were loss of
green space, lowering of property values, removal of more than 160 trees
to build the proposed lake , disruption of existing wildlife, safety of
small children if a ditch or lake were built, and lack of maintenance of
the proposed lake or ditch. It was pointed out that no matter which
option was chosen, there would have to be on-going maintenance as an
added expense.
After some further discussion, it was the consensus of those living near
Johansen Park that they preferred digging up and piping either Park
Terrace East or West to the loss of the park as it now exists.
When asked if the project could continue without doing anything to
Johansen Park, Mr. Mathews pointed out that piping the streets would
be more expensive than the options proposed and would not fully resolve
the flooding problems occurring at Selva Marina Circle and Twelfth
Street. It was also pointed out that by not constructing a lake at Johansen
Park, the drainage improvements in Howell Park would need to be
enlarged to allow for stormwater percolation treatment, as required by
the St. Johns River Water Management District.
After some further discussion of the proposals, alternatives and added
costs associated with the alternatives, a recess was called 10:15 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 10:30 PM.
MESERVE X
REED X
Motion: Proceed with the entire stormwater, water ROSENBLOOM X
distribution and sewage collection improvement project up to SHAUGHNESSY X X
Johansen Park and leave the park as it is at this time. FLETCHER X X
Commissioner Shaughnessy expressed concern that if the outfall
problems outside of the city limits were not resolved, they would
negatively impact the entire project. Commissioner Shaughnessy further
stated that she liked the lake, it would meet DEP requirements, take care
of the muck problem in the park, be the least costly to maintain and the
Bull Family, donators of the land for the park, favored the lake.
Commissioner Meserve questioned how taking Johansen Park out of the
master plan would impact the remainder of the project. Mr. Mathews
stated it could be designed without it, but a greater demand would be put
on Howell Park. It was pointed out that if Johansen Park is left out, the
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plan will not meet the two year storm requirement it was designed for
and piping the streets will add approximately $200,000 to the project
costs.
Commissioner Rosenbloom expressed concern that most of the people
who spoke represented only one opinion and the Commission should
consider what is best for the whole community and not abandon the
citizens who live in the Selva Marina and Twelfth - Fourteenth Street
areas. Commissioner Meserve agreed with Commissioner Rosenbloom.
Commissioner Reed concurred with Commissioner Shaughnessy and
stated that the Commission needed to make a decision and give clear
direction to Mr. Mathews.
After some further discussion, the question was called and the motion
failed by a four to one vote.
Motion: Delay action for one week and schedule a Special MESERVE X
Called MeetingThursday, November 7, 1996 at 6:30 PM to REED X
onROSENBLOOM X X
allow Hugh Mathews time to present drainage improvement SHAUGHNESSY x X
alternatives and costs to the Commission, including FLETCHER X
underground pipes directing water flow into Johansen Park
without disturbing the existing park. (Curb and gutter special
assessments will also be addressed at this meeting and the
meeting previously scheduled for Monday, November 4, 1996
was cancelled.)
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and related action on the unnamed triangular park
bounded by 16th Street, Ocean Boulevard and Seminole Road
Discussion of this item was deferred to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board for their recommendations regarding the park and will
be brought back before the Commission at a later date.
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports from Building, Code
Enforcement, Fire, Public Works and Recreation Departments
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The consent agenda items were received and acknowledged as presented.
5. Action on Resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (For Atlantic Boulevard medians)
MESERVE X X
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 96-49 REED X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. FLETCHER X
B. RESOLUTION NO. 96-50
DECLARING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, AS REQUIRED
BY FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 170, FOR SEWER
LINES TO SERVE THE PROPERTY OWNERS BETWEEN
16TH AND 20TH STREETS ON BEACH AVENUE, AND
ON SECTIONS OF DEWEES AVENUE, SHELL STREET,
COQUINA PLACE, OCEAN BOULEVARD AND
SEMINOLE ROAD, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
MESERVE X
REED X
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 96-50. ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
Mayor Fletcher read the Resolution by title only. City Manager Jarboe FLETCHER X
explained that the adoption of the Resolution would set up the process
to declare the special assessments. It was further reported that the
affected property owners would receive formal notification of the
upcoming meetings to discuss the proposed special assessments.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
6. Action on Ordinances:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 75-96-11 - Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA,ADDING SECTION 21-27, RESIDENTIAL
PARKING STICKER PROGRAM, AND PROVIDING AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE
MESERVE ' X
Motion: Pass Ordinance 75-96-11 on final reading. REED X x
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
Mayor Fletcher read the ordinance by title only. He then opened the public FLETCHER X
hearing and invited comments from those present. No one spoke in favor of or
in opposition to the ordinance and the public hearing was declared closed.
Commissioner Shaughnessy stated that in light of information she had obtained
at the recent Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association Annual Meeting
concerning federal guidelines for the issuance of parking stickers, she was
opposed to enactment of the ordinance. She further stated that if the
Commission desired, a representative of the Army Corps. of Engineers would
come to a future meeting and explain the federal guidelines.
Commissioner Meserve stated that he had always been opposed to such an
ordinance and believed there was not a significant parking problem to merit
issuance of a free sticker which represented an on-going administrative cost to
the city.
After some further discussion, the motion failed by a four to one vote with
Mayor Fletcher casting the only vote supporting the motion.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 95-96-68 - Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO
AMEND CHAPTER 5, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5-8,
PARKING OF SAILBOATS/CATAMARANS ALLOWED BY
PERMIT ONLY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MESERVE X
Motion: Pass Ordinance 95-96-68 on final reading. REED X X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
The ordinance was read by Mayor Fletcher by title only. He then opened the FLETCHER X
floor for the Public Hearing.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive questioned the intent of the Ordinance
and expressed his concern that parked sailboats would destroy the dunes.
City Manager Jarboe explained passage of the ordinance would give the Public
Safety Department authority to remove them.
No one else spoke and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
There was no Commission discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
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C. ORDINANCE NO. 80-96-58 - Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES, SECTION
22-27.1, UTILITY DEPOSITS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE
RETURN OF DEPOSITS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MESERVE X
REED X
Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 80-96-58 on final reading. ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
Mayor Fletcher opened the floor for the Public Hearing. No one spoke in favor FLETCHER X
of or in opposition to the ordinance. The Public Hearing was declared closed.
There was no Commission discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 80-96-59 - Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO
AMEND CHAPTER 22, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 22-3,
VOLUNTARY COLLECTION PROGRAM, FOR TRUST FUND
TO HELP THE NEEDY WITH ATLANTIC BEACH UTILITY
BILLS,AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Fletcher opened the floor for the Public Hearing. No one spoke
concerning the ordinance. The Public Hearing was then closed.
MESERVE X
Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 80-96-59 on final reading. REED X X
ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
There was no Commission discussion and the motion carried unanimously. FLETCHER X
E. ORDINANCE NO. 5-96-28 - Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TO
AMEND CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY ADDING A
NEW SUB-SECTION SEC. 2-336-8 ALLOWING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES WITHOUT BID IF
THE COST IS LESS THAN THE STATE BID PRICES AND THE
ASSOCIATED SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET OR EXCEEDED,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MESERVE X X
Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 5-96-28 on first reading. REED X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X
Mayor Fletcher read the ordinance by title only and stated the Public Hearing FLETCHER X
and Final Reading would take place during the November 11, 1996 Commission
Meeting.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
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F. ORDINANCE NO. 40-96-19 - Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BELLSOUTH
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., TO USE THE PUBLIC
STREETS OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING LINES OF TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
EQUIPMENT THEREON AND THEREUNDER, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Fletcher read the ordinance by title only and stated the Public Hearing
and Final Reading would take place during the November 11, 1996 Commission
Meeting.
MESERVE X
Motion: Pass Ordinance 40-96-19 on first reading. REED X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. FLETCHER X
7. New Business:
A. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Community Development
Block Grant contract between the City of Atlantic Beach and the
City of Jacksonville for FY 1996/97
MESERVE X
Motion: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Community REED X
Development Block Grant contract between the City of Atlantic ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
Beach and the City of Jacksonville for Fiscal Year 1996/97. FLETCHER X
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Award Annual Polymer Contract pursuant to specifications of Bid
No. 9596-34 to Callaway Chemicals at a cost of$526.00 per 55
gallon drum
MESERVE X
Motion: Award annual Polymer Contract pursuant to REED x x
specifications of Bid No. 9596-34 to Callaway Chemicals at a cost ROSENBLOOM X x
SHAUGHNESSY X
of$526.00 per 55 gallon drum. FLETCHER X
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Architect William
Morgan for his services to design renovations to the lifeguard
building
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After some brief comments, this matter was referred to the City Attorney for his
legal opinion. If the process is found to be legal, the City Manager was
directed to proceed with the negotiations.
8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
A. Request to declare Christmas Eve 1996 as a holiday for city
employees
City Manager Jarboe explained that Christmas Day fell on a Wednesday this
year, and he was requesting the Commission declare Christmas Eve day 1996 a
holiday for city employees to make the holiday season easier on families.
MESERVE X X
Motion: Declare Christmas Eve 1996 a holiday for city employees. REED x
ROSENBLOOM X
SHAUGHNESSY X
After a brief discussion clarifying the intent of the request and the legality of FLETCHER X X
the past practice of the Mayor declaring Christmas Eve afternoon a holiday,
the motion carried unanimously.
B. Financial Support of Employee Christmas Party
Discussion of this item was deferred to the November 11, 1996 Commission
Meeting.
9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney
and City Clerk
A. Report relative to contracts for use of city facilities
Commissioner Meserve reported he would have the contracts to the City
Attorney for review and they would be presented to the Commission within the
next two meetings.
Commissioner Shaughnessy thanked City Manager Jarboe for the Atlantic
Beach Tax Report and stated the information was very useful.
Commissioner Meserve inquired if someone was writing a letter to the
newspaper concerning the annexation referendum on the November 5, 1996
ballot. City Manager Jarboe stated the letter was being written.
City Manager Jarboe requested Commission direction as to whether the city
should go out to bid or obtain quotes to make repairs to a caved in manhole in
the FDOT ROW located at Renault and Mayport Road. Cost for the work is
estimated to be $18,000 - $20,000.
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Motion: Authorize the City Manager to treat the situation as an MESERVE X
emergency and proceed accordingly. REED X
ROSENBLOOM X X
SHAUGHNESSY X X
After a brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously. FLETCHER X
There being no further discussion or business to come before the Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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Mayor/Presiding Officer
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10-28-96 COMMISSION MEETING
Summary of Items for Commissioner Consideration and Evaluation
1. Most, if not all, of the home owners facing Johansen park would like to see the
Commission include a "Do Nothing" option for the Johansen Park area.
2. The drainage ditch through Johansen park presently has a 2' wide concrete channel
bottom. This was probably placed there to (1) improve drainage, and (2) to facilitate
maintenance by allowing mowers to more easily cut away growth during dry periods.
Unfortunately, the channel slope at the north end of Johansen Park is rather steep and the
lower area near the center of the park is rather soft and difficult for mowing equipment
to work without bogging down. If the Commissioners insist on doing something to improve
the drainage through the park, inexpensive concrete side slopes to the ditch could be
constructed with pedestrian sidewalks on each side of the ditch. This would prevent the
ditch from clogging up with weeds, elephant ears, and other growth. The construction of
paved walkways on each side would allow park visitors to enjoy an easy stroll through the
park and also make it possible for mowers to more easily maintain the park.
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3. The build-up of the water level in Johansen Park is due partially, but not entirely,
to rainfall and run-off from properties adjacent to Johansen Park, 12th street and Selva
Circle. A major, and possibly the greatest, contributor to the water level in Johansen
Park comes from the back-flow of water through the 24" culvert from Selva Lagoon.
NOTE: a quick survey of this 24" x 545' drainage culvert revealed that the invert
elevation of the west end of the culvert was 12" lower than the invert elevation of the
east end. Also it was observed that the present level of Selva Lagoon was 11" above level
of the western (out-fall) invert. Thus, if the current level of Selva Lagoon were to raise
no more than 1", water would back-flow through the culvert into Johansen Park.
4. Reduction of drainage contaminates has been identified as one of the objectives of the
Stormwater Improvement Project. Discussions with Dr. Bill Zattau, Head of Aquatic Plant
Control activities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, confirms that a key element in
the reduction of drainage contaminates is duration of surface contact. Johansen Park
presently offers a greater duration of surface contact for reduction of drainage
contaminates than any of the three proposed alternatives.
5. Clearing the drainage ditch from Selva Lagoon to Mayport Road and from Mayport road to
Puckett Creek (area belongs to City of Jacksonville) would undoubtedly help improve the
drainage of Selva Lagoon. However, the fact that much of this channel is subject to tidal
action would still leave Selva Lagoon open to occasional flooding.
6. Mayport Road offers a unique opportunity for the City of Atlantic Beach, in that, the
road serves as a natural dike or levee capable of protecting the city from flooding due
to heavy rain storms and even reduce flood damage that may occur during hurricane tidal
surges. By locating a relatively simple control structure and pumping lift station where
the Selva drainage ditch passes under Mayport Road, the city could control the level of
Selva Lagoon and enhance the storm water drainage capability of the entire city.
7. The key to an adequate drainage system for the City of Atlantic Beach is the ability
to control the level of Selva Lagoon.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION AND
CAPTAIN JAN GAUDIO HELD IN CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM AT 6:30 PM ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1996
The meeting, which was held for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern, was called
to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Rosenbloom. Present in addition to the Mayor Pro Tern,
were Mayor Fletcher(arrived a few minutes late) Commissioners Meserve, Reed, and
Shaughnessy. Also present were City Manager Jarboe and City Clerk King.
The main topic of discussion was the Mayport Road area. Concerns regarding safety of both
motorists and pedestrians, especially school children, were expressed by both city personnel and
Capt. Gaudio. Dangerous areas specifically identified were the entrance to the Post Office and
the entrance/exit to the Navy Exchange/Pan Am Plaza. The City Manager indicated he had met
with representatives from the City of Jacksonville regarding safety and beautification issues on
Mayport Road. Following discussions of the various concerns, Capt. Gaudio offered to host a
joint meeting of the various parties, such as the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Atlantic Beach
Police Department, Department of Transportation, School Board representative, and
Metropolitan Planning Organization, who could be helpful in resolving the various issues.
Capt. Gaudio also indicated there was a need for affordable quality child care in the area and he
hoped that a child care facility or pre-school could be located on Mayport Road.
The future of Mayport Navy Base was also discussed and Capt. Gaudio indicated 15,000 active
duty sailors and their families, were stationed at Mayport. He felt the base would continue to
grow and indicated he expected three new ships in 1997. He also felt that the base would have a
nuclear carrier at some time in the future. Capt Gaudio also expressed concern about evacuation
of Navy families in the event of a hurricane or other such emergency and felt the construction of
the new Wonderwood Road was very important to the Navy. We also felt better coordination
was needed between Jacksonville, the Beaches and the Navy in emergency situations.
It was felt that better communication between the Navy and Atlantic Beach would be beneficial to
both parties and the group agreed to meet again in the spring.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Maureen King
City Clerk