02-12-73 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 12, 1973
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of January 22, 1973
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
(A) Police Cars
(B) Garbage Trucks
7. Mr.Bull - Re: Land Development
8 . Easement Exchange: Block 16 and 26
9. Mr. Robert Jacobs, North Atlantic Beach
Request for Response to Alarm and Garbage Collection
10. Resolutions:
(A) 73-6 Imposing Special Assessments
(C) 73-8
11. Request Call for Bid on Comminutor for Sewer Plant
12. City Clerk
13. Chief of Police
14. City Manager
15. Commissioners
16. Mayor
17. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1973, AT 8:00 P. M.
PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor
R. R. Rosborough, II
L. W. Minton, Jr.
F. W. Fogg, Commissioners
AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
ABSENT: D. W. Speed, Commissioner
The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell.
The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton, followed by the
pledge to the flag.
The minutes of the meeting of January 22, 1973, were approved as
written upon motion of Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner
Fogg and carried.
Mayor Howell recognized visitors and called for any business from
the floor not on the agenda.
At this time, Mr. John Hanna appeared before the Commission with
plans for building in the Donner Subdivision. He stated he has
twelve lots containing 84,000 square feet located on Church Road
and George Street. The property extends West on Church Road 400
feet from George Street and South on George Street 210 feet from
Church Road. After a lengthly discussion, Mayor Howell advised
Mr. Hanna that he must submit his plans to the Advisory Planning
Board and the Commission would act upon their recommendations.
The following committee reports were given:
Report cn Calling for Bids on Police Cars - Chairman Minton
Commissioner Minton recommended and moved that Thor Chevrolet, Inc.
be awarded the bid on two police cars and one Chevelle station
wagon in the amount of $8, 591 .65. It was seconded by Commissioner
Rosborough and carried.
Report on Calling for Bids on Garbage Trucks - Chairman Rosborough
Commissioner Rosborough recommended and moved that the bid for a
garbage truck be awarded to Thor Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of
$16, 900.00 for one garbage truck. It was seconded by Commissioner
Fogg and carried.
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Mr. George Bull appeared before the City Commission requesting
application for the Planned Unit Development Zoning on the acreage
west of the lagoon and north of Plaza. He stated he wish to give
4.78 acres, located next to the Sewer Plant, to the City of Atlantic
Beach in exchange for 1.33 acres now owned by the City of Atlantic
Beach for the purpose of changing the City Garage site and he would
like for the City to abandon Eleventh Street West of the lagoon.
After lengthly discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fogg,
seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that Mr. Bull' s plans
and application be accepted and referred to the Advisory Planning
Board for their recommendations to the Commission.
Mr. Patterson appeared before the City Commission for the purpose
of replacing two easements in Block 16 and 26 Royal Palms Subdivi-
sion. The present easement is now located under his proposed
apartment complex. Mr. Oliver Ball, City Attorney, stated that we
need a letter from Mr. Patterson that will give the alternate ease-
ment. It was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner
Rosborough that Mr. Patterson sign the necessary papers releasing
the proposed easement based on the condition that we get the
necessary papers in writing. After discussion, the motion was
amended by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Fogg
and carried that the easement be released as soon as the City cf
Atlantic Beach can determine the cost to the City and this amount
be deposited with the City or until proper drainage is accomplished
as per City specifications and necessary papers are drawn and then
the release will be duly executed and signed by the Mayor and City
Clerk.
Mr. Vogel stated he had received a request from Mr. Robert Jacobs,
North Atlantic Beach, for garbage service and also tc respond to the
alarm system which he has connected to our Police Headquarters.
Mayor Howell stated that this is outside the City Limits of Atlantic
Beach and we would be infringing on the City of Jacksonville and
the franchise that covers this area and the police do not respond
outside the City Limits except when requested to assist. Mayor
Howell also stated that we have been giving emergency garbage ser-
vice to Mrs. Jordan, 2031 Cecil Road, just outside the City of
Atlantic Beach, and instructed the City Manager to notify Mrs.
Jordan that the City can no longer continue to do this. Commission-
er Minton moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried
that the City of Atlantic Beach no longer pick up garbage outside
the City Limits of Atlantic Beach.
Mayor Howell presented and read Resolution No. 73-6 levying and
imposing special assessment for the removal, suppression or -
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FEBRUARY 12, 1973
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abatement of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary struc-
tures, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6 of the
City of Atlantic Beach from that certain property described as
Lot 279, Saltair Subdivision, known as 341 Seminole Road, Atlantic
Beach. Commissioner Fogg moved for passage of said Resolution,
seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried. Copy of Resolut-
ion No. 73-6 is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell presented and read Resolution Noo 73-7 levying and
imposing special assessment for the removal, suppression cr abate-
ment of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary structures,
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance Noo 25-67-6 of the City cf
Atlantic Beach from that certain property described as Lct 278
Saltair Subdivision, known as 345 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach.
Commissioner Fogg moved for passage of said Resolution, seconded
by Commissioner Rosborough and carried. Copy of Resolution 73-7
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell presented and read Resolution Nce 73-8 levying and
imposing special assessment for the removal, suppression or abate-
ment of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary structures,
pursuant tc the provisions cf Ordinance No. 25-67-6 of the City of
Atlantic Beach from that certain property described as Lot 277,
Saltair Subdivision, known as 351 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach.
Commissioner Fogg moved for passage cf said Resolution, seconded
by Commissioner Rosborough and carried. Copy of Resolution No.
73-8 is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell instructed the City Manager to start the legal pro-
ceedings on Lots 276, 261, 268, 269 Saltair Subdivision. These
lots have water standing on them creating an unsanitary condition.
Mr. Vogel and Mr. Hilliard recommended to the City Commission that
we call for bids on a new Comminutor. After discussion, it was
moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough
and carried that the Commission call for bids on a Comminutor for
the Sewer Plant.
Mrs. F. W. Mehrtens, 758 Vecuna Road, Atlantic Beach asked to speak
before the City Commission about the lack of adequate sidewalks for
the school children down Seaspray Avenue between Sailfish and
Seminole Road. After lengthly discussion about paving of sidewalks
and streets, Chief Stucki reported that he and Mr. Hilliard had
been working on this particular problem and will give a full report
and recommendations to the Commission at the next meeting.
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FEBRUARY 12, 1973
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Mr. Vogel introduced the new secretary, Mrs. Mary Fletcher, to the
City Commission.
At this time, Commissioner Minton asked if he might have the floor.
He called the City Commission' s attention to the minutes c•f August
28, 1972 as regards Coach Suttcn' s request for assistance in
building tennis courts at Fletcher Junior High School. He quoted
as follows: "wherein Commissioner Minton moved that if we can
straighten out the Revenue Sharing and if monies are approved for
the Pop Warner League, then we will consider the approval tc
Fletcher Junior High School as requested. " After discussion,
Commissioner Minton moved that the City of Atlantic Beach allocate
$1000,00 from Account 9-101.2 to Fletcher Junior High School for
the purpose of finishing their new tennis courts. This amount tc
be turned over to them when they are within $1000.00 of having the
necessary funds for completion of the tennis courts. The vote was:
Aye - Commissioners Minton, Rosborcugh and Mayor Howell
Nay - Commissioner Fogg
The motion carried.
There being no further business Mayor Hewell declared the meeting
adjourned.
William S. Howell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 73-6
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT FOR THE REMOVAL, SUPPRESSION OR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS, UNSAFE, DILAPIDATED, OR UNSANITARY
STRUCTURES, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 25-67-6 OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SUPPRESSED AND ABATED,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE OTHER MATTERS IN RELATION
THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared
that, the removal from that certain property described as:
Lot 279 Saltair Block
Known as 341 Seminole Rcad, Atlantic Beach, Florida
of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary structure,
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6, which was
heretofore allowed to exist upon said above described property
was heretofore completed on the 2nd day of February
1973 that the total cost of performing said work is here-
by ascertained, determined and declared to be the sum of
$ 300.00 ; that the above described property has been
specially benefited by said work to an extent greatly in excess
of the aforesaid sum of $ 300.00 ; and that, accordingly,
the sum of $ 300.00 is hereby levied, assessed and im-
posed against and upon the above described property, and that
unless said special assessment is paid within thirty (30) days
after publication of this resolution, the same shall bear interest
thereafter at the rate of 8% per annum; and the City of Atlantic
Beach shall have, assert and possess a lien, superior to all other
claims, except taxes, against and upon the above described pro-
perty for the respective amount of such special assessment as in-
dicated above, together with interest and all costs of collection
until fully paid.
SECTION 2. That the City Tax Collector be and is hereby commanded
to collect out of the property and from each owner thereof the
special assessment set down opposite each name, lot, tract, or
parcel of land herein described.
RESOLUTION NO. Page 2
SECTION 3. Any person desiring to contest in any way the validity
of any special assessment or lien hereinabove levied and imposed
shall, within thirty (30) days after the adopting thereof en-
joined, or its validity legally declared, and any and all persons
not instituting such suit shall not thereafter be heard 'to question
the validity thereof, or to defend against the enforcement of the
lien upon the grounds of its invalidity.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon it ' s
passage.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida on the 12th Day of February , 19 73
Attest:
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City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 73-7
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT FOR THE REMOVAL, SUPPRESSION OR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS, UNSAFE, DILAPIDATED, OR UNSANITARY
STRUCTURES, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 25-67-6 OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SUPPRESSED AND ABATED,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE OTHER MATTERS IN RELATION
THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared
that, the removal from that certain property described as:
Lot 278 Saltair Block
Known as 345 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida
of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary structure,
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6, which was
heretofore allowed to exist upon said above described property
was heretofore completed on the 2nd day of February
19 73 ; that the total cost of performing said work is here-
by ascertained, determined and declared to be the sum of
$ 300.00 ; that the above described property has been
specially benefited by said work to an extent greatly in excess
of the aforesaid sum of $ 300.00 ; and that, accordingly,
the sum of $ 300.00 is hereby levied, assessed and im-
posed against and upon the above described property, and that
unless said special assessment is paid within thirty (30) days
after publication of this resolution, the same shall bear interest
thereafter at the rate of 8% per annum; and the City of Atlantic
Beach shall have, assert and possess a lien, superior to all other
claims, except taxes, against and upon the above described pro-
perty for the respective amount of such special assessment as in-
dicated above, together with interest and all costs of collection
until fully paid.
SECTION 2. That the City Tax Collector be and is hereby commanded
to collect out of the property and from each owner thereof the
special assessment set down opposite each name, lot, tract, or
parcel of land herein described.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-7 Page 2
SECTION 3. Any person desiring to contest in any way the validity
of any special assessment or lien hereinabove levied and imposed
shall, within thirty (30) days after the adopting thereof en-
joined, or its validity legally declared, and any and all persons
not instituting such suit shall not thereafter be heard to question
the validity thereof, or to defend against the enforcement of the
lien upon the grounds of its invalidity.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon it ' s
passage.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida on the 12th Day of February , 19 73
Attest:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 73-8
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT FOR THE REMOVAL, SUPPRESSION OR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS, UNSAFE, DILAPIDATED, OR UNSANITARY
STRUCTURES, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 25-67-6 OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SUPPRESSED AND ABATED,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE OTHER MATTERS IN RELATION
THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared
that, the removal from that certain property described as:
Lot 277 Saltair Block
Known as 351 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida
of dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated, or unsanitary structure,
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6, which was
heretofore allowed to exist upon said above described property
was heretofore completed on the 2nd day of February
19 73 ; that the total cost of performing said work is here-
by ascertained, determined and declared to be the sum of
$ 300.00 ; that the above described property has been
specially benefited by said work to an extent greatly in excess
of the aforesaid sum of $ 300.00 ; and that, accordingly,
the sum of $ 300.00 is hereby levied, assessed and im-
posed against and upon the above described property, and that
unless said special assessment is paid within thirty (30) days
after publication of this resolution, the same shall bear interest
thereafter at the rate of 8% per annum; and the City of Atlantic
Beach shall have, assert and possess a lien, superior to all other
claims, except taxes, against and upon the above described pro-
perty for the respective amount of such special assessment as in-
dicated above, together with interest and all costs of collection
until fully paid.
SECTION 2. That the City Tax Collector be and is hereby commanded
to collect out of the property and from each owner thereof the
special assessment set down opposite each name, lot, tract, or
parcel of land herein described.
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-8 Page 2
SECTION 3. Any person desiring to contest in any way the validity
of any special assessment or lien hereinabove levied and imposed
shall, within thirty (30) days after the adopting thereof en-
joined, or its validity legally declared, and any and all persons
not instituting such suit shall not thereafter be heard to question
the validity thereof, or to defend against the enforcement of the
lien upon the grounds of its invalidity.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon it ' s
passage.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida on the 12th Day of February , 19 73
Attest:
r( CC-el( _ . •
City Clerk