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10-08-73 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AGENDA OCTOBER 8, 1973 1. Call to Order 2 . Invocation 3 . Approval of the Minutes of September 24, 1973 Approval of the Minutes of October 2, 1973 4. Recognition of Visitors 5 . Correspondence le Advertisement - Concert Program 2 . L. L. Wagnon 3 . First Baptist Church 4. Co J. Cox Re: Zoning 6 . Commission Consideration A. Phase II - Fox Garden Apartments B. Hertz Rotenstein Re: Cavalla Arms C. Paving - Saturiba Drive D. Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr. - Water System 7 . Ordinance - 2nd Reading: Change Section 28-5 and 28-8 Item F 8. City Clerk 9. Chief of Police 10. Director of Public Works 11. City Manager 12 . Commissioners 13 . Mayor 14. Adjourn MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1973, AT 8:00 P . M. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor--Commissioner R. R. Rosborough, II L. W. Minton, Jr. F. W. Fogg D. W. Speed, Commissioners AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney Gloria June Knight, City Clerk 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 September 24, 1973 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Speed, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried. The minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1973 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Speed, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried. Mayor Howell recognized visitors and called for any business from the floor not on the agenda. At this time, Mr. George Bull, Jr. stated that he, RCBS Corporation, Five B' s Realty, Sevilla Development and George Bull, Sr. , wish to thank the City Commission, Mr. Vogel and Mr. Hilliard for their prompt action regarding the trees on Selva Marina Drive. Mr. Bull requested clarification of the minutes of September 24, 1973 Item No. 2 RE: George Bull, Jr. , Lots 1 and 2 Ocean Grove, North Atlantic Beach wherein the minutes stated "the City Commission did agree to furnish water to Lots 1 and 2 Ocean Grove when and if water service is extended to Ocean Village One, North Atlantic Beach. At this time, nothing has been done on this project. The only thing that the City Commission can do at this time is to decide what size line should be installed if and when the City extends water outside the City Limits. It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that if and when the City allows water extension outside the City Limits, the size of the water line must conform with the size that would be appropriate for the con- tinuing extension of those lines in a normal pattern. " MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1973 PAGE TWO Mr. Bull stated that his interpretation of this portion of the min- utes is that the City of Atlantic Beach will furnish water service tc his lots providing the size of the line is in compliance with what is set forth by the City Engineer. Mayor Howell stated that this is the City Commission' s understanding of the minutes dated September 24, 1973 . Advertisement - Concert Program : Mayor Howell stated that the City Commission received correspondence from the Fletcher High School Band Parents Association requesting that an ad be placed in their Concert Program. It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City of Atlantic Beach place an ad in the Concert Program in the amount of $40.00 to be taken from Account No. 209 Advertising. L. L. Wagnong The City Commission received correspondence from Mr, L. L. Wagnon, who requested P .U.D. on Lots 37 and 39, Block 9, Atlantic Beach Sub- division. Mr. Wagnon has withdrawn his application for P .U.D. First Baptist Churchg A letter was received from the First Baptist Church concerning the use of property described as Section H, Block 208, Lots 1 through 6, located near Plaza and Tulip Streets . The First Baptist Church re- quested permission to use this property for a retreat and recreation area for their membership. It was moved by Commissioner Speed, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City Manager contact the adjoining property owners by letter and report back at the next meeting. C. J. Cox Reg Zoning: The City Commission received correspondence from Mr. C . J. Cox requesting a zoning variance or rezoning of the following described property from Business "A" to Business "B" , All of Block 41, Section H, Atlantic Beach. A part of the Castro Y. Ferrer grant, Section 38, Township 2 South, Range 29E, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 34, Duval County. MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1973 PAGE THREE Mr. Cox was in the audience and he stated that he hope to establish a motorcycle sales and service business on the property and present zoning will not permit the service portion of the business . After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Speed, seconded by Com- missioner Rosborough and carried to refer this request to the Advi- sory Planning Board and report back to the City Commission with their recommendations . Hertz Rotenstein Re: Cavalla Arms: Mr, Rotenstein stated he is the owner of Cavalla Arms and requested that he receive a Certificate of Occupancy for 742 Cavalla Road. Mayor Howell stated that the City Commission had instructed the City Manacer not to allow a Certificate of Occupancy for any build- ing until the project is completed. Mr. Hilliard reported that the parking area is still not complete and that the drainage ditch in the rear has not been piped and covered. Mr. Hilliard was of the opinion that the buildings were not ready for occupancy . Commission- er Speed moved, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the request for a Certificate of Occupancy at 742 Cavalla Road be denied until the property has been put into proper order and in- spected by the City Manager and City Engineer, Phase II - Fox Garden Apartments: Commissioner Fogg reported that the Advisory Planning Board met Thursday, October 4, 1973 and went over the plans with Mro Fox. All members of the Advisory Planning Board inspected the property and recommended the approval of Phase II Fox Garden Apartments. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fogy , seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City Commission approve the plans as submitted for Fox Garden Apartments - Phase II . Mr., Walter Jo Parks, Jr. - Water System: Mr, Walter J. Parks, Jr,. , City Engineer, submitted a written report to the City Commission on the Adequacy of Water Supply Facilities . Mayor Howell stated that due to the length of the report he sug- gested that the City Commission table this report until the Com- mission can meet as a whole. It was moved by Commissioner Speed, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that Mr, Parks ' report be tabled until the City Commission can meet as a whole, MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1973 PAGE FOUR Mrs. Knight presented the following names for approval as officials for the General Election of October 16, 1973, to be paid $20.00 each. Mrs. Cynthia Whittlesey, Clerk Mrs . Glenice Fogg Mrs. Ann Price Mrs. Harriet Faulker Mrs. Helen Joseph Mrs . Adele Grage Commissioner Rosborough moved approval as requested, seconded by Commissioner Speed and carried. Mr. Hilliard, Director of Public Works, requested approval to negoti- ate with the City of Jacksonville concerning their landfill on St. Johns Bluff Road. Jacksonville has a landfill that is open to all private contractors and the City of Atlantic Beach is eligible to use it. Mayor Howell recommended that the City leave the decision of the landfill up to Mr. Hilliard and the City Manager. It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that permission be granted to Mr. Hilliard and the City Manager to work out the arrangements for the landfill to the best advantage for the City of Atlantic Beach. Mayor Howell stated that the City of Atlantic Beach has a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, brought about by the resignation of Mr. Robert Cook who resigned prior to his qualifying for a seat on the City Commission. Mr. C. T. Tinsley, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, recommended Mr. Jim. Burton. It was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that Mr. Jim Burton be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Cook on the Board of Adjustment. There being no further business, the meeting was a• ourned. lkW 1 Ftam S. Howe 11 Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: Gloria June Knight, C t Clerk