11-26-73 v MINUT. S CF THE MEETING CF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSICN HELD
AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1973, AT 8:00 P . M.
PRESENT: William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
L. W. Minton, Jr
F. W. Fogg
Robert R. Rosborough, II
Robert Bo Cook, Sr. , Commissioners
AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver C , Ball, City Attorney
Gloria June Knight, City Clerk
ABSENT: None
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 November 12, 1973, were approved as
written upon a motion by Commissioner Rosborough, 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. James Clairborne, 1042 Beach Avenue, reported that
a single family dwelling on 10th Street and Beach Avenue has been
converted into a duplex and now has a "For Rent" sign placed on the
premises . Mr. Donald Goodlinc; also expressed oposition to this
property being used as a duplex. Mayor Howell instructed the City
Manager to send a certified letter to the owner stating that such
a move is in violation of the zoning and to cease and desist or the
necessary legal steps will be taken.
Mr. Paul Fox submitted plans to the City Commission for approval on
the fence to be constructed on Plaza (Fox Garden Apartments) . The
fence will be constructed of brick. It was moved by Commissioner
Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that the plans
as submitted to the City Commissioner be approved.
Ordinance No. 90-73-60 :
7n line with action taken of the meeting of November 12, 1973, the
wording of Ordinance No. 90-73-60 was re-written for clarification.
The ordinance was presented in full, in writing and read on second
and final reading by Mayor Howell . He then declared the meeting in
session for a Public Hearing on said ordinance. Said ordinance was
posted in line with charter requirements. As nc one appeared either
for or against the ordinance, Mayor Howell declared the Public
Hearing closed.
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Commissioner Fogg moved for passage of Ordinance No. 90-73-60 on
second and final reading, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and
carried,
Water and Sewer Service:
Mayor Howell stated that Mr. Walter Parks, City -Ingineer, directed
a letter to the State Pollution Control Board requesting that the
City of Atlantic Beach receive verification from the State that
would allow the City to proceed with enlargement of the sewer plant
based on 90% B.O .D. removal. Tc date, Mr. Parks has not received
a reply. Mayor Howell stated that this item will be carried over
until the next meeting .
Beaches Boys Club:
The City of Atlantic Beach received a request from the Beaches Boys
Club for a $50.00 ad in connection with their efforts to construct
a new building . During the discussion, Commissioner Rosborcugh
suggested that the City allocate this money to the building fund
rather than for an ad. It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded
by Commissioner Rosborcugh and carried to approve the $50.00 for
the Beaches Boys Club with the City Manager working out the details.
The money to be taken from Account 209.
Mr. Hilliard presented to the City Commission a letter received
from Coppedge Chevrolet, Inc . in reference to their being the low
bidder on a 1974 Chevrolet Garbage Truck. The original bid allowed
$2,000.00 trade-in on a 1968 Ford Truck. Mr. Hilliard suggested.
that the City buy back the 1968 Ford Truck for $2, 000.00, strip the
garbage body off and use the chassis which is in good condition.
The following is an excerpt from a letter dated November 26, 1973,
from Coppedge Chevrolet, Inc.
"Option I as per original agreement the price of the truck. is
tc be $17, 577 .46 and you turn in your 1966 Fcrd Truck, and you
have the right to buy it back for $2,000 .00.
"Option 2 the total is amended to $19, 577 .4e, no truck is in-
cluded as a trade in, "
It was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner
Fogg and carried that the City buy the 1966 Fcrd Truck for $2, 000.00
as specified in Option I from Coppedge Chevrolet, Inc.
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Mr. Hilliard requested permission to call for bids on garbage con-
tainers. There were no objections from the City Commission.
Mr. Vogel requested that Mayor Howell appoint several commissioners
to work with him on a new garbage ordinance. Mayor Howell suggest-
ed that Mr. Vogel draft an ordinance and then the City Commission
would sleet as a committee as a whole for further discussion.
There being no further business Mayor Ho ell decla - •0' ' 'Meeting
adjourned. 4,04 44,1111.1;41-/41 AIL/ AL
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Mayor-Commissioner
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Gloria Ju e Knight
City Clerk
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