Draft Min 10-12-09MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 12, 2009
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor William I. Gulliford, Jr. City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Borno City Manager Jim Hanson
Commissioner John L. Fletcher City Clerk Donna L. Bartle
Commissioner Paul Parsons Recording Secretary Nancy E. Bailey
Commissioner Carolyn Woods
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Gulliford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Borno gave
the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of September
28, 2009.
Motion: Aaurove the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of September
28, 2009. as read.
Moved by Woods, Seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Qtem 8C was taken out of seauence and acted on at this time.)
8. Miscellaneous Business
C. Lt. James M. Christman Retirement.
Mayor Gulliford recognized Lt. Jim Christman who was retiring from the Atlantic
Beach Police Department and shared a personal anecdote about Lt. Christman. He
stated Lt. Christman has been exemplary in his service to Atlantic Beach. Assistant
City Manager David Thompson and Police Chief Mike Classey further praised Lt.
Christman. Mayor Gulliford asked for a motion to approve the awarding of the Glock
Mode122 and badge to Lt. Christman
Motion: Approve awarding the 40 caliber Glock Model 22. Serial Number
LXP$21 and the Lieutenant duty badge to Lieutenant James M. Christman
Moved by Woods, Seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
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Each of the Commissioners congratulated Lt. Christman and told him how much they
appreciated him. Mayor Gulliford then presented Lt. Christman with his service
revolver. Lt. Christman stated it has been his privilege to work in this community and
he was proud to work in Atlantic Beach.
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
Mayor Gulliford recognized the new Commissioner-elect, Jonathan Daugherty, and
congratulated him. He further recognized Milton Hall and complimented him on
running for office and encouraged him to stay involved.
Mayor Gulliford opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He welcomed the
audience and explained the process for public comments.
Chris Lambertson, 191 12th Street, strongly recommended the reappointment of
Blaine Adams and the new appointment of Harley Parkes. He further spoke in favor of
the proposed increase in inspection fees stating the detail of the inspections by Mike
Jones is terrific and he has not seen this level of detail in other cities. He stated he
believes this is a fee that will allow the Building Department to stay intact and focus on
making a better product in Atlantic Beach. He stated Mike Griffin deserves a lot of
credit for his leadership of this Department.
Sally Clemens, 1638 Park Terrace West, addressed 7A and 7B stating this will add
money to our City's budget during difficult times but will pass on further expenses to
our citizens. She believes it should be studied in detail by our elected officials to help
our City budget as well as to help our citizens.
Georgi Wick, 12967 Chelsea Harbor Dr. S., stated she serves on the Board of
Directors for the Fetal Hope Foundation and wanted to thank the City for allowing her
foundation to have their SK Race for Fetal Hope fundraiser event in Atlantic Beach.
She stated the event will be held in two weeks on Saturday. She extended an invitation
to Mayor Gulliford and Mayor-elect Borno to serve as their Grand Marshalls and also
extended an invitation to the Commissioners to attend as their honored guests. She
further extended an invitation to anyone in the City to participate in their event.
Mardie LeBouton, 774 Aquatic Drive, thanked the Commission for having the fences
put back up at the Aquatic Gardens pond.
No one else from the audience spoke so Mayor Gulliford closed the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors.
Qtem 4 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.)
4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY
ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO
SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED,
THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL
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BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO
THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS.
A. Acknowledge receipt of the Building Department Monthly Activity Report for
September 2009 and the Public Works and Public Utility Departments Project
Status Report as of October 1, 2009
B. Extend the contract for Welding (Bid No. 0809-0 l) to Ace Fabrication, LLC for
one year at the current prices.
Mayor Gulliford asked for a motion to pass the Consent Agenda.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B as read.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Unfinished Business 3. Unfmished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous A. City Manager's Follow-up Report.
Meeting
Mr. Hanson announced the representatives from the St. Johns Water Management
District will be here on November 9 to discuss the Consumptive Use Permit as
requested by the Commission at the last meeting.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 09-15
CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS OF PRIMARY ELECTION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 6, 2009.
Mayor Gulliford read Resolution No. 09-15 by title only.
Motion: Approved Resolution No. 09-15
Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
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Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 25-09-41, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY REVISING SECTION 6-26, SCHEDULE OF
BUILDING PERMIT FEES, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Gulliford read Ordinance No. 25-09-41 by title.
Motion: Anarove Ordinance No. 25-09-41.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher
Mr. Thompson gave a slide presentation reviewing the proposed Building Department
Inspection Fees and explained the goal is to match revenues and expenses. He stated
over the past couple of yeazs our revenues have been greatly reduced making it
necessary to increase these fees at this time. He pointed out that, under State law, we
cannot use this as a profit center and, therefore, when the economy comes back they
will have to go back and change the fees again, adjusting them downwazd. He further
explained the Plan Review Re-submittal Fee was erroneously omitted from this
ordinance and will need to be included before going final. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Griffin
and Mr. Hanson answered several questions from the Commission. Commissioners
Parsons and Fletcher stated they did not believe the fees proposed are adequate and
should be increased. Mr. Thompson explained further why he believes these fees
proposed aze adequate and elaborated on why some things in the Building Department
are chazged to the General Fund. Commissioner Pazsons asked that they add $S to
everything, because there is a tremendous deficit. Mr. Hanson stated there will not be a
deficit if they approve the ordinance. Commissioner Woods asked if the personnel in
the Building Department kept a journal of the hours they spend that are not related to
the Building Department, but are general City tasks. Mr. Thompson stated the
employees do not keep a log on hours but they were asked how much time they spent
doing vazious types of tasks. Discussion ensued and Commissioner Pazsons stated he
would like to make a motion asking staff to increase each item by $S and to add the
addition that was omitted.
Mayor Gulliford stated there are two options. There could be a substitute motion to
pass this on first reading as amended with the additions. The second option would be
to act on the existing motion and if it is voted down that would be a signal to staff to go
back and look at the numbers again and bring it back.
Amended Motion: Aaarove Ordinance No. 25-09-41 with additions of the Plan
dollars far an additional fourth review and. $100 for a filth review.
Moved by Woods, Seconded by Fletcher
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Commissioner Fletcher asked that this be revisited in six months to see if further
adjustments in fees are needed. Commissioner Borno stated they will get these in the
monthly activity reports, and they will just need to be flagged for the Commission.
Mayor Gulliford asked how much is currently in that fund. Mr. Hanson stated any
operating fund has a 25% contingency.
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Woods
Nay: 1-Parsons
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 90-09-211, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY REVISING SECTION
24-69, FEES, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gulliford read Ordinance No. 90-09-211 by title.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-09-211.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Woods
Nay: 1-Parsons
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business
Business
A. Interlocal Agreement among the City of Jacksonville, the City of Atlantic
Beach, the City of Jacksonville Beach, the City of Neptune Beach, and the
Commander, Naval Region Southeast, U. S. Navy for conduct of the
Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular.
Mr. Hanson explained the Interlocal Agreement for the Sea and Sky Spectacular,
stating this year's show will be held Friday, November 6 -Sunday, November 8. He
stated there was one minor change in wording in the paragraph which limits the
authority of Jacksonville's officials over the Jacksonville Beach police to include
Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. He recommends approval with the understanding
that the one paragraph will be changed. He stated this year we are not putting any
money into the event, just a lot of in kind services.
Motion: Approve Interlocal Agreement and authorize City Manager to sign.
Moved by Borno, Seconded by Woods
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Commissioner Woods questioned the restriction of not allowing people on the beach in
Jacksonville Beach. Chief Classey stated that was a requirement of the Navy for
security reasons.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
B. Technical Symposium on Withdrawals from the St. Johns River.
Utilities Director Donna Kaluzniak gave a summary report on the technical symposium
for water withdrawals. She stated there are no conclusions yet because the study is not
finished, but there should be a draft completed the Summer of 2010 with a final report
in December 2010. Discussion ensued and Ms. Kaluzniak answered questions from
the Commission.
C. Lt. James M. Christman Retirement.
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
D. Approve Change Order No. 1 to HDR Engineering's contract (RFP 07-04) for
the City's Final Design for Wastewater and TMDL Compliance Program in the
amount of $36,375.33 and authorize the City Manager to sign the change order.
Mr. Hanson explained what this change order is for and recommended deferring this
for one meeting because HDR is changing some of the personnel and we have the right
to approve or disapprove any changes in key personnel.
Motion: Defer Change Order No. l to nett meeting.
Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report.
Mr. Hanson reported the regular Commission Meeting on November 9 will be held at
6:00 pm and the swearing in of the newly elected oi~icials will be at 7:15 pm in order
to meet the time criteria in the Charter. He suggested the next time the Charter is
amended that the time provision be removed. He further announced the photographer
will be here at 4:45 on November 9 to take photos of the members of the new
Commission and asked that the men wear dark suits and ties and appropriate attire for
women.
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Mr. Hanson further reported a question was raised at the last meeting about how the
public would be notified on the Royal Palms drainage project. He stated a general
notice and schedule have been posted to the website, which aze in the agenda packet.
He further stated the contractor is to notify the people on each block a week ahead
when there is going to be work on their block.
Mr. Hanson announced there will be a ceremony for the opening of the Donner Park
Tennis Courts on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 pm. He stated the press and public are
invited to attend.
Commissioner Woods asked if it was possible to change the time of the Commission
meeting for November 9 to accommodate the 7:15 sweazing in. Mr. Jensen stated the
Charter states they are sworn in at 7:15 and there is an ordinance stating the regulaz
Commission Meeting is at 6:00 pm. He stated the time of the swearing in cannot be
changed because they aze set forth in the Charter. City Clerk stated this will be the first
time the swearing in ceremony falls on the same night as the Commission meeting.
She stated, in the past, it had its own meeting. Mayor Gulliford stated since we must
have both meetings, it is pretty well resolved.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
City Commissioners A. Appointments to the Police Pension Board of Trustees.
City Attorney
Mayor Gulliford stated the Boazd Member Review has made the recommendations to
reappoint John Wolfel whose term is expiring on October 11, 2009 and Bob Sternfeld
whose term is expiring on December 31, 2009 to the Police Pension Boazd and asked
for a motion to approve the recommendations.
Motion: Apurove reaapointment of John Wolfel and Bob Sternfeld to serve on the
Police Pension Board of Trustees for an additional term.
Moved by Borno, Seconded by Parsons
Commissioner Pazsons asked what their terms aze. Commissioner Borno stated they
are two year terms, with no term limits on the Pension Board. Mr. Hanson stated these
positions are governed by State law.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
B. Appointments to the Community Development Boazd.
Mayor Gulliford stated there was another recommendation to reappoint Christopher
"Blaine" Adams, Ellen Glasser and Kirk Hansen to serve on the Community
Development Boazd for an additional term and a recommendation to appoint Harleston
Pazkes to serve as a new member on the Community Development Boazd for atwo-
yeaz term beginning January 1, 2010 and asked for a motion to approve the
recommendation.
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Motion: Approve reappointment of Christopher KBlaine" Adams, Ellen Glasser
and Kirk Hansen to serve on the Community Development Board for an
additional term and appointment of Harleston Parkes to serve on the Community
Development Board for a two year term beQinnin~ January 1, 2010.
Moved by Parsons, Seconded 6y Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Gulliford, Parsons, Woods
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Borno
• Reminded the Commissioners that in the next week they need to have aone-on-
one annual performance evaluation with the City Manager and City Clerk.
• Attended the meeting at USO with the Community Covenant Program tonight
at 5:00 for all of the Beaches veterans associations and stated there was a lot of
good information presented. He stated the Resolution the Commission passed
was presented to the organization.
Commissioner Woods
• Announced she will attend the National League of Cities Emergency
Management Training for local leaders next weekend.
• Stated October is Small Business Month and believes the Commission needs to
do everything they canto grow small businesses.
Commissioner Parsons
• Thanked Yvonne Calverley for doing such a great job on the volunteer
reception. He also thanked Jeff Woods for helping with the cooking. Stated
the turnout was a lot better than past years, with about 80 people attending.
• Wants to put a plaque on the statue that recognizes the Commission in office at
the time the statue was installed.
Mayor Gulliford
• Thanked the Commission for the honor of being Mayor for these three
meetings.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:21
p.m.
William I. Gulliford, Jr., Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk