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ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
February 28, 1994
AGENDA
Call to Order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1 . Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14
and Special Called meetings of February 16 and February 22,
1994
2. Recognition of Visitors:
3. Old Business:
a. Discussion relative to Martin Luther King holiday
(Commissioner Shaughnessy)
b. Action on an application for a use by exception filed by
Sarah B. Jackson to operate a day care business on
property located at 458 Sargo Road
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN
THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF
THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS.
4. Consent Agenda:
a. Award of Bid No. 9394-3: Addition to Public Works
Building - Arko Industrial Group
b. Award of Bid No. 9394-4: Electrical Motor and Pump
Repairs - Atlas Electric Motors
c. Award of Bid No. 9394-5: Electrical Troubleshooting and
Repairs - Brooks & Limbaugh
d. Award of Bid No. 9394-6: Two Roll-on/Roll-off sludge
containers - Jim Hardee Equipment Company
e. Reject all bids received under Bid No. 9394-7: Park
Street drainage improvements
f. Acknowledge receipt of Water & Sewer Committee report #6
5. Reports of Committees:
a. Report and recommendations from Recreation Advisory Board
6. Action on Resolutions
a. Resolution No. 94-8 recognizing the employees of
Jacksonville Beach Department of Electric Utilities for
their service to the Parks and Recreation Department
7 . New Business:
a. Action on a request of the Donner Community Development
Corporation to allow Mrs. Lillie Allen, 1860 Francis
Avenue, the use of a city-owned house on Francis Avenue
8 . City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
9 . Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney
and City Clerk:
Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH V V
CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE o o
ROAD, AT 7 : 15 p. m. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1994 T T
PRESENT: Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor E E
D D
Suzanne Shaughnessy
J. Dezmond Waters, III , and
Robert G. Weiss, Jr. ,Commissioners M S
O E
AND : Kim D . Leinbach, City Manager T C
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney I O Y
Maureen King, City Clerk NAME OF ONEN
COMMRS. N D S 0
ABSENT: Steven Rosenbloom (excused)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Fletcher. The invocation offered by Mayor
Fletcher was followed by the pledge to the flag.
1 . Approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 14 , 1994 SHAUGHNESSY
WATERS X X
Motion: Approve minutes of theWEISS X X
regular meeting of February 14, 1994 FLETCHER x
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of the special called meeting of
February 16 , 1994
SHAUGHNESSY
WATERS X X
EMotion: Approve minutes of th �ILX X
special called meeting of February X
16 , 1994
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of the minutes of the special
called meeting of February 22 , 1994
SHAUGHNESSY
X
Motion: Approve minutes of the,EISSS x X x
special called meeting of Februar�LETCHER x
22 , 1994 .
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried
unanimously.
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2 Recog„n 1 t 1 an of Visitors:
Ruth Gregg , 905 Sailfish Drive , complained than:
transients were creating a disturbance during
evening hours in the vicinity of Donner Road , of`
Mayport Road . This was referred to David
Thompson , Police Chief , who was asked to meet with
Ms . Gregg in an effort to alleviate the problem.
Jay Mooney , Chamber of Commerce , invited citizens
to a Chamber of Commerce sponsored "Beaches
Clean-uta" to be held March 5 , 1994 , with plans to
meet in front of the Sea Turtle between 8 : 00 a . m,
and 8 : 30 a . m.
Item 6a was taken out of sequence and acted upon
at this time .
6a . Resolution No. 94-8 - A RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE EMPLOYEES OF JACKSONVILLE
BEACH DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES FOR
THEIR SERVICE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
Mayor Fletcher presented in full , in writing ,
Resolution No. 94-8 .
Motion: Approve passage of SHAUGHNESSY X
Resolution 94-8 WATERS X X
WEISS X X
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried FLETCHER X
unanimously .
Mayor Fletcher presented said resolution to Keith
Roberts , Director of Electric Utilities , City of
Jacksonville Beach . Mr . Roberts thanked the
Commission and he indicated he would present the
resolution to individual employees .
3 ......_.__Old_ Business :
a. Discussion relative to Martin Luther King
holiday
Commissioner Shaughnessy requested that the
Commission consider extending the birthday of
Martin Luther King to all city employees who dio
not fall under a collective bargaining unit .
Motion : Grant a day off to citySHAUGHNESSY X X
employees who do not fall under a ATERS X
collective bargaining unit tc EISS X X
commemorate the birthday of Martir LETCHER X
Luther King, such day off to be
scheduled at a time mutually
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convenient to both employees and
their departments
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously .
a. Action on an application for a use by
exception filed by Sarah B. Jackson to operate a
day care business on property located at 458 Sargo
Road
George Worley , City Planner , advised that pursuant
to the instruction of the commission the Zoning
Code Review Committee met on February 16, 1994 anc
discussed whether or not it would be possible tc
allow the use of a single family home as a daycare,
center for up to ten children . Mr . Worley
reported the Committee voted unanimously to allow
five children , pursuant to the code .
He reviewed the case history indicating Sarah B.
Jackson operated a child care service in her home
at 458 Sargo Road ( RS- 1 zoning district) . She
kept five children which fell below the threshold
necessary to classify her as a "Child Care
Facility" by the definitions in the Zoning Code .
Because she fell below the threshold number of
children , she was not subject to HRS regulations.
Mr . Worley explained Ms . Jackson desired to expand
her operation to accommodate ten children which
would then become a "Child Care Facility" by
definition , and the RS- 1 district did not list
that type of use as either a Permitted Use or as a
Use-by-Exception .
Mayor Fletcher explained a public hearing was held
February 14 , 1994 , and he indicated he would
allow comments from the audience .
Ruth Gregg indicated she discussed the matter with
several people in the neighborhood who were
homeowners and they indicated they did not want a
business operating in a residential area , as they
felt it would not be fair to homeowners .
Alan Jensen , City Attorney , advised that the
final decision on the matter resided with the
Commission .
Motion : Approve recommendation of
the Community Development Board on
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SHAUGHNESSY X
the request of Sarah Jackson for a WATERS x x
Use-by-Exception to operate a child WEiSS X X
care facility in the RS- 1 zoning FLETCHER X
district
Commissioner Weiss asked if the Zoning Committee
had reviewed HRS requirements , to which Don Ford ,
Building Official , replied the Zoning Committee
did not have information indicating the home of
Ms . Jackson had been approved . Mr . Ford reported
the Zoning Committee discussed hours of operation
and it was felt 11 : 00 p . m. was not an acceptable
time for• children to be picked up .
Sara Jackson explained HRS suggested that she
appeal to the City ' s Zoning Committee . She
indicated she had already been inspected and
approved by HRS and that her home contained enough
square footage for 15 children . She explained day
care extended until 11 : 00 p . m. on special
occasions , only , and that normal hours were from
6 : 00 a . m. until 6 : 00 p . m. It was explained she
presently cared for• eight children and
approximately half of the mothers delivered the
children via car and the other half walked .
Commissioner Waters felt there was no provision in
the code for a Use-by-Exception and , thus , the
matter should not be under discussion .
Alan Jensen advised if it was the commission ' s
desire to allow Ms . Jackson to care for more
children , it would be necessary to change the
city ' s code of ordinances . Mayor Fletcher
referred to Section 24 . 014 of the Zoning Code and
the uses permitted in an RS- 1 district , which
indicated a daycare center could not meet the
requirements of the home occupation ordinance . He
indicated the city had to follow its own laws .
Commissioner Waters was opposed to introducing
commercial encroachments within a residential
area , as he wished to protect the integrity of the
neighborhoods . He suggested utilizing grant money
to provide care in the neighborhood , and he felt
the city could not allow an industry operating it
a residential neighborhood .
Samuel Bruce , Chairman of EEOC and Vice-Chairmar
of Community Relations Board , urged the Commission
to allow Ms . Jackson to care for 10 children . He
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felt she was providing a service that was badly
needed in the community .
The question was called and the vote resulted i
a 2-2 with Commissioner Shaughnessy an.i
Commissioner Weiss voting nay . The motion failed .
After discussion , Commissioner Shaughnessy wa
appointed to meet with Sara Jackson in an effor
to find a solution to the problem.
Alan Jensen advised the commission they had no
acted on the application for Use-by-Exception , an.
that they must either grant or deny exception .
Motion : Defer action o SHAUGHNESSY X X
application for a Use-by-Exceptio WEISSS X X
filed by Sarah Jackson to operate - FLETCHER X
day care business on propert
located at 458 Sargo Road until th=
meeting of March 14 , 1994
Commissioner Waters felt if the Commission wa -
determined to grant the request it would be
necessary to change the ordinance and hold the
necessary public hearings ; to do anything less
would be undermining the code .
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously .
4 . Consent Agenda :
a . Award of Bid No. 9394-3 : Addition to Public
Works Building - Arko Industrial Group
b . Award of Bid No. 9394-4 : Electrical Motor and
Pump Repairs - Atlas Electric Motors
c . Award of Bid No. 9394-5 : Electrical
Troubleshooting and Repairs - Brooks &
Limbaugh
d . Award of Bid No. 9394-6 : Two Roll -on/Roll -off
sludge containers - Jim Hardee Equipment
Company
e . Reject all bids received under Bid No.
9394-7 : Park Street drainage improvements
f . Acknowledge receipt of Water & Sewer Committee
report #6
Commissioner Weiss asked that Item a be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda , Commissioner Waters asked
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that Item b be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda ,
and Mayor Fletcher asked that Items c and e be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda . SHAUGHNESSY X
WATERS X X
Motion : Approve passage of theWEISS X X
consent agenda with the exception ofFLETCHER X
Items a , b , c and e
No discussion before the vote . The motion carrieo
unanimously .
a . Award of Bid No. 9394-3 : Addition to Public
works Building - Arko Industrial Group
Bob Kosoy , Public Works Director , explained the
Public Works Building was being expanded to
provide storage space for water distributio
equipment . Since the bid was over 60 days old , h:
added , Arko Industrial Group had advised the
prices no longer were current and they asked tha
the bid be withdrawn . Mr . Kosoy recommendem
rebidding the addition to the Public Work •
building .
Motion : Approve staff re-blddin■ SHAUGHNESSY X X
Bid No. 9394-3 , Addition to Publi .WATERS X
Works Building wEISS X X
FLETCHER X
Mayor Fletcher referred to staff ' s recommendations
relative to funding the project and he asked that
this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion
by the Water and Sewer Committee meeting Thursday ,
March 3 , 1994 .
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously .
b . Award of Bid No. 9394-4 : electrical
Motor and Pump Repairs - Atlas Electric
Motors
Commissioner Waters asked Bob Kosoy to explain why
Atlas Electric Motors was being recommended . Mr .
Kosoy explained in addition to the hourly rate
charged for the work , the cost of services
accounted for only 25 percent of rating , and that
labor was the bulk of what the city was paying
for . He indicated Atlas Electric Motors were
better able to respond to an emergency because of
their location .
SHAUGHNESSY X X
Motion : Award Bid No. 9394-4 , WATERS X
Electrical Motor and Pump RepairsWEISS X X
FLETCHER X
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(Annual Contract) to Atlas Electric
Motors
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried
unanimously .
c . Award of Bid No. 9394-5 : Electrical
Troubleshooting and Repairs - Brooks &
Limbaugh
Mayor Fletcher asked Bob Kosoy to explain the work
that was entailed . Mr . Kosoy explained if there
was a major blow-out an electrician would come out
to the site and fix the problem, and he added that
problems occurred frequently . SHAUGHNESSY X
Motion : Award Bid No. 9394-5:WEISSS X X X
Electrical Troubleshooting andFLETCHER X
Repairs to Brooks & Limbaugh
No discussion before the vote . The motion carried
unanimously .
e . Reject all bids received under Bid No.
9394-7 : Park Street drainage improvements
Bob Kosoy explained all bids received were over
the budgeted amount of $26 , 000 and staff
recommended rebidding the project .
X
Motion : Reject all bids receivedWATERSNESSY X X
under Bid No. 9394-7 and re-bid theWEISS X X
project FLETCHER X
Lynette Batton and Alex Parker , Representatives
from Her-Way Construction , Inc . indicated they
were disappointed in the rejection of bids . They
explained they had put forth great effort and the
bid from Her-Way was the only bid package that was
complete . They indicated all bids were over the
budgeted amount .
Bob Kosoy explained staff intended to get the bid
below the $26 , 000 amount by changing bid
specifications , to which Mr . Parker responded that
in his opinion it would be costly to re-engineer
the job , and he recommended that the Commission
award the contract to Her-Way . Mr . Kosoy
responded that re-engineering the job would cost
no more than $500 to $ 1 , 000 , and the work would
entail a simple matter of reworking specifications
and plans .
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Mr . Parker felt the city made a mistake in
estimating the job , and that Her-Way was not out
of line . He asked the commission to consider
awarding the job , and he offered to work with the
City by using the pipe the city would like to use
and thus save money . Mr . Kosoy felt it would be
in the city ' s best interest to re-bid the job .
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously .
5. Re,_,ports of Committees :
a . Report and recommendations from Recreation
Advisory Board
Don Fagan , Chairman of the Recreation Advisory
Board , presented a reported to the commission
detailing long and short term goals for the city ' s
four parks and a piece of vacant land on Atlantic
Boulevard ( report dated February 18 , 1994 is
attached herewith and made a part hereto) .
According to the report , it was recommended the
city construct two comparable concession
facilities at Russell and Donner parks . the
buildings would house a concession stand ,
restrooms , and an upstairs press box for calling
sports activities . Plans to incorporate a
building for the YMCA program into the concession
stand at Russell Park were recommended to be
cancelled , and it was recommended the YMCA improve
the modular building they utilized .
The Mayor suggested the decision on Russell and
Donner buildings needed to be made so that bids
could be invited and construction commenced by
August 1 , 1994 . Commissioner Waters felt a
professional should evaluate parks . He felt Jack
Russell Park was running out of room, and he felt
young people needed more room for games . He urged
the commission to direct staff to seek more land .
Mayor Fletcher agreed and indicated if staff found
that there was land available , avenues would be
explored to fund the purchase of the land .
The commission expressed concern that land the
city owned on Atlantic Boulevard , west of Mayport
Road , may be declared wetlands by the St . Johns
River Water Management District and staff was
asked to follow-up on getting a determination
regarding this matter as soon as possible .
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14.)S Gldnchnrd , P6r•k3 and Recreation Director- ,
explained the site would be examined by the
Wetlands Division of the St . Johns River Water
Management District on February 28 , 1994 , and that
a determination would be given to the city in
writing .
Commissioner Weiss asked the Committee to address
the possibility of holding activities on the beach .
Mayor Fletcher asked the Committee to address the
possibility of having after school activities in
all parks .
Commissioner Waters felt money had been allocated
for structures by Dick Brown , Beaches City Council
Liaison with the City of Jacksonville , and he felt
the city should move ahead with construction of
the building in Jack Russell Park .
Commissioner Weiss referred to the decision that
had been made by the previous commission to go
forward with plans to build the $250 , 000 structure
in Jack Russell Park if funding was available , and
he suggested in order to resolve the matter that
the idea be voted upon . SHAUGHNESSY X X
Motion: Approve fundingfor full WATERS X
WEISS X X
scale construction of building as FLETCHER X
designed in Jack Russell Park in the
amount of approximately $250 , 000
Mayor Fletcher opposed spending the amount of
$270 , 000 which he indicated was the final figure
for full scale construction , to build in Jack
Russell Park . He felt the building was too large
for the park , and building it would neglect all
other recreational needs . He felt it would take
all the city ' s money to build one building , only ,
and there would be no money left to do other
things that were needed .
Commissioner Waters felt the building was in the
center of the city , it was the park that every
one used , and thus it was the right place to build
such a building .
Commissioner Shaughnessy agreed that Russell Park
would be the site for such a facility , but felt
this was not the time for such a large , single
undertaking .
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The question was called and the vote resulted in
1 -3 , with Commissioner Shaughnessy , Commissioner
Weiss , and Mayor Fletcher voting nay . The motion
failed .
It was decided to study the matter of the building
in Jack Russell Park , and staff was instructed to
come back on March 14 , 1944 with plans and
specific recommendations to implement the report
of the Recreational Advisory Board , including
plans .
6. Action on Resolutions :
a . Resolution No. 94-8 recognizing the
employees of Jacksonville Beach Department of
Electric Utilities for their service to the
Parks and Recreation Department (this was
acted upon earlier in the meeting)
7 . New Business :
a . Action on a request of the Donner Community
Development Corporation to allow Mrs. Lillie
Allen , 1860 Francis Avenue , the use of a
city-owned house on Francis Avenue
Sharette Simpkins , Donner Community Development
Corporation , requested the Commission to allow
Mrs . Lillie Allen , who resided at 1860 Francis
Avenue , to reside in one of the city owned houses
on Francis Avenue while the CDC was working with
Jacksonville HUD to build her new home . She
explained Mrs . Allen would be responsible for all
the necessities to move into one of the homes , and
that the CDC would work closely with her to see
that the necessary item were in place .
A discussion ensued and the commission agreed to
allow Ms . Allen to reside in a city owned house on
Francis Avenue pursuant to review and approval of
the agreement by Alan Jensen , City Attorney . SHAUGHNESSY X X
WATERS X
Motion : Approve Lillie Allen who
WEISS X X
lives at 1860 Francis Avenue , to FLETCHER X
reside in a city owned house on
Francis Avenue while the CDC and
Jacksonville HUD build Ms . Allen a
new home . Approval subject to City
Attorney review and approval
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The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously .
8 . City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence :
Kim Leinbach , City Manager , reported the city
intended to enter the 1994 City Innovations
Showcase sponsored by the Florida League of Cities .
Commissioner Waters announced the American Legion
would hold its annual dinner honoring city
employees on May 13 , 1994 .
Commissioner Weiss suggested staff put together
hard and fast rules to be applied to the bidding
procedure .
Commissioner Shaughnessy requested that a
resolution be drafted to recognize Publix for
their support relative to city functions . She
indicated that Publix agreed to donate food for
the Atlantic Beach Camp Out , and that through the
years they had continued to support the city .
Mayor Fletcher asked each commissioner to suggest
one name for appointment to the Occupational
License Equity Board for the meeting of March 14 ,
1994 .
Mayor Fletcher announced there would be a joint
meeting between the Beautification Committee and
the Commission on March 7 , 1994 , a Solid Waste
Committee meeting on March 16 , 1994 , and a Traffic
and Parking workshop on March 23 , 1994 at which
time the subject of speed bumps would be addressed .
Ruth Gregg suggested the commission contact HRS in
an effort to receive guidelines relative to day
care operations . She asked the commission not to
rezone property in the Royal Palms neighborhood ,
and she indicated she felt such rezoning would
ruin the neighborhood .
Ruth Gregg reported residents in Royal Palm
neighborhood were not using recycling bins . She
suggested when residents request water service
that the city furnish them with a recycling bin .
The City Manager advised this matter• would be
taken care of .
Since there was no further business the Mayor
adjourned the meeting at 9 :45 p . m.
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L an T. Fletcher
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• STAFF REPORT
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
AGENDA ITEM: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SUBMITTED BY: ROSE H. BLANCHARD, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 1994
BACKGROUND:
At the direction of the City Commission and the Recreation Advisory Board, the following
recommendations are presented to the City Commission for consideration. This report
is the result of a great deal of work done by the Board Members to facilitate projects
and ideas regarding our Parks & Recreational needs.
A short term (1-2 years) anda Long term (3 years) list of recommendations follow.
JACK RUSSELL PARK: SHORT TERM:
1. PRIORITY PROJECT:
Build new Concession stand without the proposed additional space for YMCA.
Add restrooms and a single, simple, small press box, with access from inside
the concession stand, as in previous years.
Renovate, refurbish and re-design the present building, using the area now
utilized by the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Crew for storage, to house the
same types of materials (mowers, pitching machines, etc.) belonging to Little
League. This will be cause to remove the rented storage box the League is now
using. Little League wil begin the grassing of the infield this Summer and the
Fields will be ready for Fall Season. The reference to "fields" includes both
Russell Park and Donner Park ball fields.
THE CONSTRUCTION AT JACK RUSSELL PARK WILL BEGIN AT THE END OF THE 1994 SPRING
SEASON. Little League has been notified that they MUST moveall of their equip-
ment, concession gear, etc. from the Park, within 24 hours of the closing day
which is not firm, but is estimated to be the end of June, 1994.
The Board recommends that the Little League Coaches should schedule their meetings
in the Adele Grage Community Center, thus having no need for additional space in
the Concession area. The use of the Concession stand is something the Board felt
should be viewed by the Parks & Recreation Dept. as a possible revenue source.
2. While the study is on going in the City, the drainage problems in the Parks need
to be corrected.
3. Ask the YMCA to "dress up" the modular they use, perhaps with shaker shingles
and definitely with shrubs and plants.
LONG TERM:
1. Refurbish and add new playground equipment
2. Mulch and add trees and plants.
3. Continue diligent maintenance of the grounds, equipment and structures.
DONNER PARK:
1. PRIORITY PROJECT: SHORT TERM:
Build new Concession stand with restrooms, small press box, very much the same
as the plan for Jack Russell Park, perhaps a little smaller. This to be done
at the same time as we do Russell Park. All conditions would be the same, they
use the field until the end of the season, to play and practice.
2. Build a more permanent building for the Community Center. Use the present $700
monthly payment for the modular, to secure a loan for a more permanent bulding.
Some thoughts are to build a pre-fab or metal building.
3. Erect an outfield fence, dugouts of chain link, and bleachers and refurbish
playing lights.
4. Develop programs for youth through planned activities. This is very important
at all active Parks and will necessitate hiring additional personnel.
• 5. Mulch and beautify Park with trees, plants, etc.
6. Study present fenced area and determine if it can be made more secure while
appearing more "open".
LONG TERM:
1. Addition to playground equipment
2. Mulching, trees, plants for Park along with playground maintenance.
3. Continual program development
JORDAN PARK: SHORT TERM:
1. PRIORITY PROJECT
Build restrooms, more tables, addition of plants
2. Add playground equipment
3. Add Volleyball court
4. Upkeep of playground equipment and grounds.
LONG TERM:
This should look like a family oriented Park. The Board feels it should consider
the recommendations of the CDC for the area, as they conducted a neighborhood needs
assessment and they have shared the same with the Recreation Dept.
HOWELL PARK:
The Board recommends leave it as is. Maintenance is all that is needed here.
An aspiring Eagle Scout has expressed interest in building trash can holders for
this Park as his project. The Recreation Dept. will work with him and inform the
Commission of his intent.
ATLANTIC BLVD. PROPERTY:
This area should NOT be used as a Park. Members of the Board who walked through
this site feel it interfers with the system that is in place. It would be much too
expensive to+develop, considering the amount of fill dirt, flooding, bug problems, etc.
At this time we are awaiting a report from the St. John's River Management District,
Wetlands Division, regarding the status of the property and its classification as a
Wetland, Marsh or whatever. A report to the Commission will follow as soon as we are
in receipt of such information. The Board Recommends, leave it like it is until the
report is in.
Concerns of the citizens who live near our Parks, will be addressed by members of the
Board who frequent the Parks, seeking input from users, "on the spot". The Recreation
Advisory Board will also set up a table at the Spring Festival, May 7, 1994, soliciting
citizen input regarding all parks.
SUMMARY:
The Recreation Advisory Board of the Ctiy of Atlantic Beach presents these
recommendations for the consideration of the City Commission and hopes the Commission
will act with alacrity, especially in regard to buildings within our Parks. The Board
and the Recreation Dept. wil continue to make every effort to support the Commission
in its decisions as they relate to the Recreation facilities of the City of Atlantic
Beach.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Regarding funding of the Priority Projects in this report, the Board recommends
we use the $100,000 we have to build the 2 Concession Stands. Any other monies"forth-
coming", will have multiple avenues to travel.
All other recommendations are as stated herin.
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