11-07-90 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1990, 5:30 P.M.
Call to order
1. Jacksonville Beach Lions Club requests permission to conduct a
road block at Atlantic Blvd. and Penman Road, November 10, 1990
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. relative to fund raising for sight and
hearing services to the indigents in the beaches area.
2. Any other business
Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT
5:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1990, IN CITY HALL, ATLANTIC BEACH
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford. Present, in
addition to the Mayor, were Commissioners Cook, Edwards, and Weldon.
Also present were City Manager Leinbach and City Clerk King.
Commissioner Tucker was ill and was excused.
The meeting was held for the purpose of reconsidering a request from the
Jacksonville Beaches Lions Club to hold fund raising activities at the
intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Royal Palms Drive on Saturday,
November 10, 1990. Mayor Gulliford explained at the previous meeting of
the City Commission the Lions Club had been denied permission to hold
fund raising activities on that particular weekend since that was the
day of the annual Florida/Georgia football game. Mr. Dennis McClendon,
President of the Lions Club thanked the City Commission for taking the
time to meet and reconsider their request. He explained the group had
conducted fund raising activities on that weekend for several years and
had experienced no problems. This was one of their main fund-raisers
and the proceeds raised would represent a substantial portion of their
annual budget. Commissioner Cook moved to authorize the fund raising
activities as requested. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Edwards.
Commissioner Weldon asked what insurance the Lions Club carried to cover
such a fund-raiser and Mr. McClendon responded that both personnel and
vehicles were covered to the extent of $1 million liability and $500,000
life insurance. A copy of the certificate of insurance is to be
submitted to the city by Mr. McClendon.
Mayor Gulliford suggested the City Attorney be requested to draft a hold
harmless agreement which could be executed by any such organization
making similar requests in the future. The question was called and was
unanimously approved.
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The City had received a letter from Wilmer Clark, Chairman of the
Beaches Solid Waste Committee, requesting that each of the three beach
cities contribute $100 to provide an operating budget for the committee.
Commissioner Cook moved to authorize the contribution from the
Sanitation Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Edwards and
was unanimously approved.
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Commissioner Weldon complimented Commissioner Edwards for his efforts in
connection with the passage of Amendment #3. Commissioner Edwards
reported the Police and Fire Departments of West Palm Beach had
indicated they would sue the Florida League of Cities on the basis that
they had used tax payers money for political purposes.
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Minutes of Special Commission Meeting
November 7, 1990
Mayor Gulliford commented that the proposal to limit the terms of
elected officials had been on the ballot in several states in the recent
election and he felt the City of Atlantic Beach may wish to consider
this matter before such petitions were circulated in Atlantic Beach.
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Mayor Gulliford reported on the recent meeting between the Mayors of the
beaches cities and Baldwin and Mayor Hazouri. He said he was in favor
of getting back with Mayor Hazouri before the end of the year regarding
the needs and recommendations of the various areas. Mayor Gulliford
cited in particular, the JEA franchise wherein the city had previously
received a 6% franchise fee. This fee has been discontinued and
currently Atlantic Beach residents are being charged a 6% surcharge on
JEA bills.
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Commissioner Edwards recommended the problem with junk cars and
neglected properties in the Royal Palms subdivision be addressed. The
Mayor requested the matter be placed on the agenda for discussion at the
next regular meeting of the City Commission.
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There being no further business to come before the City Commission the
Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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