07-24-89 v Amended to correct Ordinance No. on Item 6B
CITY OF MANTIC BEACH
REGULAR MEE. ING, 143 D Y JULY 24, 1989
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 1989
2. Recognition of visitors
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge report of actions of Community Development Board
B. Action by the City Commission to approve the recommendation of
the Beautification Committee to appoint Mr. Carl Walker as
Beautification Coordinator
C. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-39 authorizing a
budget adjustment to provide budget for a beautification
committee coordinator
D. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-37 to add Kim D.
Leinbach and delete Richard C. Fellows as an approved signer of
city checks
E. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-38 authorizing a
budget adjustment to provide additional budget for the City
Attorney for the remainder of the fiscal year
4. New Business:
A. Action by the City Commission to accept for maintenance the
cul-de-sacs in the Selva Lakes subdivision
B. Action on a request by James T. Davis for a variance from the
septic tank moratorium on Lots 5 and 6, Block 40, Section H
(Community Development Board recommends approval)
C. Discussion relative to the home occupation ordinance as it
relates to service type businesses using residences as a base
of operation
D. Action on request by the City Clerk for authorization to hire
part time help for records management
E. Authorization to execute Change Order No. 2 in connection with
the Sewage Lift Station Wetwell Rehabilitation Project and
amending the engineers contract for an increase of $6,000 from
$15,000 to $21,000
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MISSION HEW AT CITY HALL ON JULY 24, 1989, AT 7:15 PM V V
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PRESENT: William I. Gulliford, Mayor/Commissioner T T
Robert B. Cook, Sr. E E
Glenn A. Edwards D D
Alan C. Jensen
Adelaide R. Tucker, Commissioners M S
O E
AND: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager T C
Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney I O Y
Maureen King, City Clerk NAME OF ONEN
COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford. The invocation,
offered by Commissioner Cook, was followed by the pledge to the
flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 1989
Cook x
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, Edwards x x
1989 Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
2. Recognition of visitors:
]esley E. Bassett, 393 Royal Palm Drive, read a letter he had
received from the Code Enforcement Officer, Rene' Angers, indicating
he was in violation of city codes in that he had been operating a
church from his home which was in a residentially zoned district.
Mr. Bassett read a prepared statement in defense of the Christian
activities which he said he did not feel were in violation of any
city ordinances.
The City Attorney pointed out according to the city code, a church
could be operated in an RS-1 zoned district if a Use by Exception
had been granted. Commissioner Jensen read the definition of
"church" from the city code and after further discussion Mr. Bassett
was asked to contact the City Manager since the Code Enforcement
Officer answers to the City Manager and it was his responsibility to
administer the laws of the city.
* * * * * * * * * *
Sandy Bell, 1175 East Coast Drive, requested the installation of a
stop sign at Twelfth Street and East Coast Drive. This was referred
to the Police Chief who was asked to respond at the next meeting.
* * * * * * * * * *
Kathleen Russell, 2117 Beach Avenue, said she had been mistaken in
thinking that variances approved by the Community Development Board
sere passed to the City Commission for final action. She extended
apologies to the City Commission and City Clerk that she had
indicated these items had been omitted from a previous agenda.
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At this time Mayor Gulliford officially recognized and welcomed the
new City Manager, Mr. Kim Leinbach, and said he looked forward to
working with him.
* * * * * * * * * *
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge report of actions of Community Development Board
B. Action by the City commission to approve the recommendation of
the Beautification Committee to appoint Mr. Carl Walker as
Beautification Coordinator
C. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-39 authorizing a
budget adjustment to provide budget for a Beautification
Committee Coordinator
D. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-37 to add Rim D.
Leinbach and delete Richard C. Fellows as an approved signer of
city checks
E. Introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 89-38 authorizing a
budget adjustment to provide additional budget for the City
Attorney for the remainder of the fiscal year Cook x
Edward x x
Notion: Approve passage of the Consent Agenda Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
4. New Business:
A. Action by the City Commission to accept for maintenance the
cul-de-sacs in the Selva Lakes subdivision
Cook x
Notion: Accept for maintenance the cul-de-sacs in the Selva Edwards x x
Lakes subdivision Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
B. Action on a request by James T. Davis for a variance frau the
septic tank moratorium on Lots 5 and 6, Block 40, Section H
Cook x
Notion: Grant variance from the septic tank moratorium on Edwards x x
Lots 5 and 6, Block 40, Section H, upon condition Jensen x x
owner agrees to hook to the public sewer when it Tucker x
becomes available Gulliford x
Commissioner Tucker inquired whether variances were granted on
iardship basis only and Mayor Gulliford responded this had not been
the case in the past. No further discussion. The motion carried
unanimously.
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C. Discussion relative to the home occupation ordinance as it
relates to service type businesses using residences as a base
of operation
The City Clerk reported she had received several requests from
individuals engaged in service occupations such as painters, window
cleaners, etc. , who, typically, kept their tools and materials in a
truck and stored no materials at home, and where no work was carried
out at the residence. The home occupation ordinance as currently
written did not address such occupations and she said she and
Commissioner Tucker had met and suggested some minor amendments
which could be made to the ordinance to permit this type activity.
Some discussion followed relative to including other occupations
such as carpenters and other similar occupations and it was the
general consensus the proposed amendments should be made and the
ordinance brought before the Commission at its next meeting for
first reading. The City Manager suggested the possibility of
listing occupations which are prohibited rather than listing
occupations permitted and Commissioner Tucker said she would meet
with the City Manager on the matter.
D. Action on request by the City Clerk for authorization to hire
part time help for records management
The City Clerk reported the records in the vault were in urgent need
of organization and purging and requested authorization to use
monies which had been budgeted for other purposes to hire part time
help.
Cook x
Notion: Authorize City Clerk to hire part time help as Edwards x x
requested Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. GUlliford x
* * * * * * * * * *
At this time Mayor Gulliford pointed out the minutes of the mooting
of the Committee of the Whole had not been approved and asked for a
motion to approve.
Cook x x
Notion: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Edwards x
the Whole of July 10, 1989 Jensen x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. GUlliford x
* * * * * * * * * *
4ayor Gulliford reported he had received letters from Senator Bob
Graham relative to funding for anti-drug programs and a letter from
Jack Pate opposing the proliferation of 4-way stop signs along the
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city's major thoroughfares. He asked that copies of these letters
be rendered to all Commissioners. He said he had also received a
letter from Rev. Lewis Neal indicating he would be unable to serve
on the Public Nuisance Control Board. He asked the Commissioners to
give some thought to the matter and if possible, find another person
from the same area of town who would be willing to serve on this
board.
* * * * * * * * * *
E. Authorization to execute Change Order No. 2 in connection with
the Sewage Lift Station Wetwell Rehabilitation Project and
amending the engineers contract for an increase of $6,000 frau
$15,000 to $21,000
Commissioner Edwards said he had been informed the paint on the lift
stations has started to peel and he requested Smith and Gillespie
Engineers check into this. Mr. Doug Leyton of Smith and Gillespie
said the problem had been discovered just last week and his firm has
sent samples to the manufacturer in Cleveland and they will not know
what the problem is until they receive that report. The contract
would not be closed out at this time. In the meantime he requested
the city authorize the change order which was for the replacement of
the pipes and an increase in the engineering fee.
Cook x
Motion: Approve Change Order No. 2 on the Sewage Lift Station Edwards x x
Wetwell Rehabilitation project to provide for pipe Jensen x
replacement and an increase of $6,000 in engineering Tucker x x
fees Gulliford x
On inquiry from Commissioner Cook, Mr. Leyton pointed out the fee
had been based on the estimated amount of time to complete the
contract. However, the contractor took longer than anticipated when
the $15,000 figure for engineering fees had been agreed upon, and
the engineers now requested an increase in fees to cover the balance
of the contract.
* * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Gulliford requested action on the Stormwater Utility be
further deferred and that the City Manager bring the matter back to
the Commission when he has had an opportunity to familiarize himself
with the project. This was agreed to by the Commission.
* * * * * * * * * *
5. Committee Reports
A. Commissioner Edwards, Chairman of the Awards Committee, with
report and recommendations relative to bids received for the
Oak Harbor Wastewater Interconnect
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Commissioner Edwards reported three bids had been received. Upon
review and examination of the bids, the engineers, Bessent, Hammack
and Ruckman, recommended award to MGA Construction Company. He said
the Finance Director indicated monies were available for the
project.
Cook x
Motion: Accept the recommendation of the engineers and award Edwards x x
bid to M(a Construction Company in the amount of Jensen x x
$129,697 Tucker x
GUlliford x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Commissioner Edwards with report and recommendations relative
to bids received for the installation of 600 linear feet of
8-inch water main frau the Oak Harbor water plant to the Otter
Run subdivision
Commissioner Edwards reported six bids had been received. Upon
review and examination of the bids the Awards Committee unanimously
recommended award to MGA.
Cook x
Notion: Award bid for installation of 600 feet of 8-inch Edwards x x
water main to MCS Construction of Jacksonville Jensen x x
Tucker x
40 discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. GUlliford x
C. Commissioner Jensen with report relative to City Attorney
contract negotiations
Commissioner Jensen reported he and Mr. Mullis had had several
meetings. In a memorandum dated July 17, 1989, copies of which were
distributed to each Commissioner, Mr. Mullis presented a proposal
for a retainer of $50,000 and outlined the duties covered by this
retainer; an allowance of $3,000 for travel, conferences, training,
books, dues and memberships; additional services would be
compensated at an hourly rate of $125. Commissioner Jensen said
with the current expenses the city had been incurring along with the
proposal, he felt the cost was too high.
Mr. Mullis responded that the proposal was open for discussion and
further negotiations.
Commissioner Tucker said she had been weighing the matter for a long
time and had discussed bills for legal services with the Finance
Director. It was her feeling the city could not afford such high
legal expenses and made the following motion:
"I move to terminate the existing agreement with our City Zucker x
attorney, effective immariiately, draft a proposed new agreement, and Jensen x
seek regimes." The notion was seconded by Commissioner Jensen.
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Commissioner Cook agreed the City Attorney's fees had been high but
said he felt the city had received first class service.
Mr. Mullis said his intent was to include in the retainer all
services except for tax exempt financing and litigation. All
litigation matters would be discussed and presented to the City
Commission. He said all litigation in the last two years had been
done at the direction of the City Commission. So far this fiscal
year litigation costs had amounted to $36,000. Mr. Mullis said it
was not his intention to take advantage of the city and if the costs
could be reduced and the quality of service maintained, he would be
glad to work with anyone. He pointed out in the Twentieth Street
litigation the City of Atlantic Beach had paid approximately
$23,000. The court awarded the attorneys $27,900; the court awarded
to the property owners over $9,000 in appraisers fees and court
costs. The city's appraiser's fees and court costs amounted to
approximately $3,600.
Commissioner Jensen pointed out the present agreement with the City
Attorney was for an hourly rate of $75.00 while amounts up to
$160.00 per hour, which did not appear to have been authorized,had
been charged. He said the City Attorney's bills to the city did not
have a breakdown of the hours spent or the hourly rate.
Mr. Mullis responded all his bills had been sent to and approved by
the City Manager. He indicated each year at budget time he had
asked the Mayor and City Manager if any item needed to be discussed
with the City Commission. Mr. Mullis reported he had met with Mayor
Gulliford and Mr. Hugh Carrithers before the Commission meeting and
he felt the major problem perceived by the Mayor was Mr. Mullis'
representation of Neptune Beach, which had originally been taken on
a temporary basis. He felt further problems had arisen from the
handling of the FOP lease, and wished to clarify that nothing in the
lease referred to the City of Neptune Beach retaining the contents
of the building.
Commissioner Edwards said he felt there was a problem with the city
ordinance as it relates to the City Attorney. Mayor Gulliford
responded he felt the problem was not with the city ordinances, but
with the rather vague letter of agreement with the City Attorney.
He said the city had been billed for services which he felt should
have been covered by the retainer; however, the letter of agreement
was not specific about what the retainer covered.
Mayor Gulliford said as far as the conflict of interest with Mr.
Mullis' representation of Neptune Beach was concerned, situations
could arise which could present difficulties with having the same
attorney serving both communities. He said he felt Mr. Mullis may
be a victim to some extent where the question of fees was concerned
since there was no written agreement regarding fees.
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Mr. Mullis said he would be agreeable to working with the city to
draft an comprehensive agreement but he would not sign a contract
which did not meet his approval.
At 8:25 PM, the Mayor called a five minute recess to give the
Commissioners an opportunity to read Mr. Mullis' manorandiin, which
had just been copied and distributed at the beginning of this
discussion.
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 and discussion continued.
Commissioner Edwards suggested every effort be made to draft an
agreement which would be very specific. Mayor Gulliford suggested,
regardless of any action taken at this meeting, he hoped this would
be done.
Mr. Mullis said he felt the City Charter applied to the City
Attorney as it did to the City Manager with reference to
termination. Mayor Gulliford read the portion of the Charter
regarding termination of a City Manager and pointed out the same
condition applied to boards, Commission, and agencies, but that
there were no references to any other officers. The question was
raised as to whether the City Attorney was an agency of the city or
whether he is employed by the City Commission at will.
The Mayor confirmed with the Finance Director that $36,890 had been
paid this fiscal year for litigation and the total advance to date
had been $81,854, with the difference of $44,964 being for all other
city business, including court costs. It was pointed out this
figure also included an amount of $2,600 for health insurance
premiums.
Mr. Mullis pointed out he had negotiated payment to the city of
$50,000 representing insurance premiums paid on casualty and fire
insurance levied by the city and collected by the state, which the
state had been wrongfully withholding. The Mayor pointed out the
state was also holding back monies due this year.
Further discussion ensued relative to fees paid for bond issues,
including $25,000 on Gulf Breeze Bonds for Section H; Flcct Landing
in the neighborhood of $26,000, less costs paid to the city; and
Atlantic Utilities at approximately $16,000. These monies were paid
directly by bond counsels but were revenues derived from his
position as City Attorney. The Mayor said he felt from an
accounting perspective, this money should probably have flowed
through the city before being paid to the city attorney. Mr. Mullis
pointed out that would not be standard procedure.
Commissioner Tucker said her research had indicated the agreement
with the City Attorney was for an hourly rate of $75.00 and
questioned by what authority the city was being charged $100.00 per
hour. Mr. Mullis said the former Mayor and former City Manager were
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 40-89-15 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT OF FRANCHISE TO
PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, INC. WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS FORA FIVE YEAR
PERIOD, STATING TSS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No.
40-89-15 on second and final reading. Said ordinance was posted in
accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor
for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience.
Scott Hansen of Peoples Gas, referred to the amendments allowing the
city to audit the records of Peoples Gas, and reducing the franchise
fee for the second five year term from 7% to a maximum of 6%. He
said there was no problem with their books being open for audit by
the city, but he said the officers of their corporation were
unwilling to enter into a franchise agreement for a 7% franchise
fee. He said his firm has 207 franchise agreements within the
state, none of which is over 6%. Since no one else wished to speak
for or against the ordinance, the Mayor declared the public hearing
closed.
The Mayor asked if the Commission would agree to reducing the fee to
5% and deferring action to the next meeting to give the City
Manager an opportunity to study the agreement and make
recommendations.
Brief discussion ensued relative to easements and insurance and Mr.
Hansen explained his company had no plans for expanding the system.
The existing easements ran mostly along streets and no additional
easements were anticipated. When work is done on the gas lines, all
efforts would be made to return the area to its former condition.
Cook x x
Notion: Approve amendments and defer action until the meeting Edward x
of August 14, 1989 Jensen x
Tucker x x
No further discussion. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x
C. ORDINANCE NO. 60-89-6 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-1(6)
PROVIDING FOR 32 SQUARE FOOT REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN ALL
ZONING DISTRICTS CY1 IER THAN RESIDENTIAL
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No.
60-89-6 on second and final reading. Said ordinance was posted in
accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor
for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience.
Dorothy Kerber, 365 First Street, said she felt this was much too
large and since no one else spoke for or against the ordinance, the
Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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Notion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 60-89-6 on final Cook x
reading
The motion died for lack of a second.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 90-89-144 - Acknowledge action of Camimity
Development Board and set for public hearing
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No.
90-89-144.
Cook x
Notion: Accept recommendation of the Cama pity Development Edwards x
Board and set for public hearing August 28, 1989 Jensen x x
Tucker x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Culliford x
7. Miscellaneous Business:
None
8. City Manager Reports:
None
9. Mayor to call on City Commissioners, City Attorney and City
Clerk for reports and/or requests
Mr. Mullis said he regretted he would not have the opportunity to
work with Mr. Leinbach. He felt the action taken this evening was
precipitated by matters which occurred over a period of time
• involving internal investigations in both Neptune Beach and Atlantic
Beach. He said some of the Commissioners should have disqualified
themselves from voting.
Mayor Gulliford scheduled a special meeting for Monday, July 31,
1989, to discuss revenues and for discussions on hiring a new City
Attorney. He said a search committee of citizens, attorneys, and
possibly one Commissioner could be selected to conduct the search
and also to make recommendations with regard to an agreement.
Councilman Rick Sauls of Neptune Beach said he wished to clarify any
questions the Commission may have regarding the lease of the FOP
lodge building. Mayor Gulliford said when the matter was discussed
at the last Commission meeting, none of the Atlantic Beach officials
had seen the lease but had heard from many sources that the City of
Neptune Beach had intended to keep the contents of the building, and
felt that some of the comments had been attributed to Neptune Beach
employees. Mr. Sauls pointed out nothing in the lease referred to
the contents of the building and it was suggested Neptune Beach may
wish to clarify this point since this appeared to be the general
perception on the street.
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There being no further business to come before the Commission, the
Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
it iak . Gullifor
Mayor/Presiding Offi er
A1'1'EST:
Maureen King, Cit 4
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I, T1'esley Bassett , of 393 Royal Palm Drive have
been found in violation of the Atlantic Beach City Code
for operating a church from my home. This is not true , as
I intend to show.
I do have two gatherings in my home per week for the
purpose of Christian fellowship. The people who come to my
home come as individuals, and are free and sovereign citizens .
Te come together to worship God, Pray, study the Bible , and
engage in evangelism, in short , for Christian fellowship.
But we do not corse together as an organization or an insti-
tution. There is no organization that meets in my home.
Our fellowhip is not a religious organization, a non-
profit organization, a corporation or incorporated body,
or any other kind of organization. We do not engage in any
kind of business. There is no staff, there are no salaries
paid to anyone. There is no charter or articles of incorp-
oration, or even a doctrinal statement. This gathering
consists primarily of my friends or friends of my friends who
come to my home for Christian ,purposes. :'fie do not disturb
the peace , park on the neighbors ' lawns , or on the street .
Yet I have been instructed to cease immediately from
any church related activities on my property. As I have
demonstrated, there is no church that is being operated
on or from my property. However, if I were a member of
a church, according to this order, I would not be allowed
to conduct a home prayer meeting or Bible study consisting
of some of the members of my church on my property.
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This decision, rendered by the Code Enforcement Board,
is in violation of the Constitutionally guaranteed rights
of the citizens . It may appear at first to be a violation
of First Amendment rights , however it is not , because the
Congress has not abridged any rights . However it is a
violation of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments .
The Tenth Amendment to the ,,onstitution states that
the powers that are not delegated to the Federal Government
by the Constitution, or the powers not prohibited by the
Constitution to the States , are reserved to the States
respectively, or to the people. The right to peacefully
gather together and worship God after the dictates of indi-
vidual conscience is a right obviously retained by the
people, since States as States do not engage in worshipping
God. The Ninth Amendment states , "The enumeration in the
Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to
deny or disparage others retained by the people. "
Therefore it is a vimlation of the Ninth and Tenth Amend-
ments to deny or disparage the right of the people as indi-
viduals to assemble in an orderly and peaceful fashion, even
in a private residence for a Christian purpose, or for any
other lawful purpose ; or to deny the right of a private citi-
zen from holding such gatherings .
Because the gatherings in my home are not meetings of
a corporation or organization, but of individual citizens
in the home of an individual citizen, we are guaranteed the
right to peaceful and orderly assembly for whatever lawful
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purpose it may be in my home or in the home of anyone else.
Also home fellowship groups sponsored by a church or com-
prised of members of a church are protected for the same
reasons.
Having a Christian meeting in my home is no more in
violation of the law than if I had a card Fame in my home
once a week, or if I had friends over for dinner on a regular
basis , or had people over one night a week to discuss pol-
itics or some other subject , etc. .
No level of government under the Constitution has the
right to dictate to a free and sovereign citizen whose home
he or she may visit, or when, or how often, or how long, or
for what purpose or reason. Nor :.ay it dictate to a sovereign
citizen whom he or she may have in his or her own private
residence to visit , or when, or how often, or how long,
or for what reason or purpose , provided that person or those
persons are themselves lawful persons .
I therefore appeal to the Government of the City of
Atlantic Beach to recognize that I am in violation of no
law by having individuals in my home on a regular basis
for Christian fellowship and worship. Nor is any citizen
in violation of the Code by having home fellowship meetings
or home prayer meetings or any other lawful function which
is not in itself a church, though it may be related to a
church.
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Furthermore , according to the document I received by
certified mail advising me that I have been found guilty
of violating the City Code, an official decision was rendered
against me by the Code Enforcement Board, or by els . Angers ,
the Code Enforcement Officer, or both. (The document reads ,
"We have found you to be in violation . . . .") This decision
was rendered, I believe , on the basis of hearsay evidence
because it states, "We have reason to believe you are operating
a church from your home . . . . " And it was rendered
against me without me being informed that such a judgement
was pending, and without me having an opportunity to speak
for myself. This , I believe, is a breach of due process
of law, and is most certainly a breach of good faith between
the Citizenry and the Atlantic Beach City Government .
I therefore request :
1. That Ms . Angers and whoever else was involved in
rendering this decision receive no less than a written and
verbal reprimand , and that the written reprimand be per-
manently placed in the appropriate personnel file (s ) .
2. That a written apology should be made to me by
Ns . Angers and others who may be involved , for rendering
this wrong decision in a wrongful manner against a law
abiding citizen.
Finally, I wish to receive a written statement of the
City Council 's decision on this appeal.
Thank you.
Wesley E. Bas e t 7/24/$9
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
SPECIAL IAL CALIF MEETING, MaiDAY JULY 31, 1989, 7:15 PM
AGENDA
Call to order
1. Discussion on condemnation of property in Section H for Regional
Park
2. Action by the Commission to appoint an interim city attorney
3. Appointment of a committee to develop procedures for retaining new
city attorney, and drafting duties of same
4. Budget discussion relative to the general fund and revenues
5. Any other business
Adjournment