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. "
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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.
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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,
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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