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12-13-71 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1 AGENDA DECEMBER 13, 1971 1. Call to order 2 . Invocation 3. Approvial of Minutes of the regular meeting on • November 22, 1371 4. Recognition of visitors 5 . Correspondence 6. Bid openings (a) Insurance (b) Petroleum products 7 . Charlotte Reid Re: Advisory Planning Board 8. Seminole Shores Re: Sewer and Water Services 3. Ordinances - First Readings (a) 1972 Budget (b) Sewer and Water Revised Rates (c) Zoning Section H 10. Set date for committee meeting Re : Audit & Inventory 11. Resolution naming street- Cornell Lane 12. Appraisal for park acquisition 13. Memo Agreement with State Road Department 14. Chief of Police 15. Public Works Superintendent 16. City Clerk 17. City Manager 18. Commissioners 19. Mayor 20. Adjourn • 4, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1971 AT 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner F. W. Fogg L. W. Minton, Jr D. M. Speed, Commissioners AND Ro C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney Adele S. Grage, City Clerk ABSENT: R. R. Rosborough, out of city, vacationing in Spain The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The invocation was given by Mr. Minton, followed by the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the November 22, 1971, meeting were approved as written by motion of Mr. Minton and seconded by Mr. Speed. Motion was carried. Mayor Howell welcomed visitors and asked for items to be considered that did not appear on the agenda. Miss Charlotte Reid requested approval for the reconstruction of a garage apartment that was originally situated at 275 Beach Avenue and was torn down a year ago. She would like to rebuild to the same lot coverage as original building even though it would be smaller than present requirements. Mr. Minton moved that the suggestion be put into a committee for study, Mr. Fogg seconded the motion and it was carried, Mr. Minton, Mr. Fogg and Mr. Ball will serve as members on this committee and report at the next regular commission meeting, December 27, 1971, 8:00 p.m. r-lr. Morehead asked if anything had been done about the auto- mobile junk yard discussed at a previous meeting. Mr. Howell said that the proprietor had been given a year to eliminate this eyesore. There was no correspondence to be discussed at this meeting. MINUTES 12/13/71 Page 2 Bid on Insurance for 1972, Specification #71 was received as follows: MCNEIL INSURANCE AGENCY -- $12, 229.00 (without option) Mr. Minton moved to send the bid to committee for further consideration and report at next regular commission meeting. Seconded by Mr. Fogg and carried. Mr. Rosborough was appointed as committee head. The Bids on Petroleum Products, Specification #71-10 were received as follows: American Oil Company on gasoline and oils McCall Service, Inc. , on diesel and fuel oil Mr. Speed asked why there was such an obvious lack. of interest of companies submitting bids to the city. Mr. Hilliard said that there were certain specifications as to lead-free gaso- line that eliminated some campanies. Mrs. Grage advised that Gulf Oil Company wrote that they would not be submitting a bid. Mr. Fogg moved that it go to committee and report back at the next regular meeting. Mr. Minton seconded and motion was carried. Mr. Speed was appointed as chairman of the committee. Miss Charlotte Reid explained the necessity of an Advisory Planning Board as provided in the Charter of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Speed urged that we take some immediate action and not to ignore the importance of such a planning board. Mr. Speed said that he believed that there were three vacant positions on the Board, Mt Speed then moved that the Commission reacti- vate the Advisory Planning Board of the City of Atlantic Beach and that names of eligible people be presented at the next regular meeting to serve as members of the board, Mr. Fogg seconded the motion and it was carried. Mr. Ray L. Lilley made a proposal on behalf of Seminole Shores, a condominium to be developed about 200 feet north of 20th Street, for sewer and water to be provided from the City of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Howell explained that the development would be out of the city limits and that the sewer facilities now under construction will already be taxed beyond operating TINUTES 12/13/71 Page 3 limits. Mr. Lilley then stated that it might be possible for the complex to construct a self-contained sewer treatment plant but that water from Atlantic Beach would be a necessary item. After discussion, Hr. Fogg moved that the proposal go to committee, Mr. Minton seconded and it was carried. The Mayor appointed Mr. Hinton and the City Manager as committee. Mayor Howell presented the ordinance adopting the 1972 budget and read the title. Said ordinance was presented in full in writing. Mr. Minton moved that the ordinance be approved by title only, Mr. Speed seconded, and motion carried. Public hearing to be held on December 27, 1971, 8:00 p.m. Mayor Howell read title to an ordinance amending ordinance #80-65-8 proposing an increase in sewer rates and was presented in full in writing. Mr. Minton moved that the ordinance be approved on first reading by title only. Mr. Fogg seconded the motion and it was carried. The public hearing will be on December 18, 1971, 10:00 a.rna Mayor Rowell read title to ordinance for the rezoning of Block 84, Section H. Said ordinance was presented in full in writing. Mr. Fogg moved that it be approved on first reading by title only, Mr. Minton seconded, and motion carried. Public hearing was set for December 27, 1971 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 1971, at 8:00 p.m. was set for the commission to meet as a committee of the whole to discuss audit and inventory policies for the city. Resolution #71-32 was presented naming the street now known as "No-Name Street" , aF: "Cornell Lane" due to the fact of the long time residence of Mr. Cornell who owns a great deal of property on this street. Resolution #71-32 was approved after a motion by Mr. Speed, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. Copy of Resolution 471-32 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 1 MINUTES 12/13/71 Page 4 Mr. Howell introduced the possible purchase of land between Seminole Road and Sherry Drive behind and to the north of the elementary school for a park. Mr, C. T.. Boyd who is trustee for the owners has expressed his willingness to sell the 36 lots as appraised at $7, 250 .00 to the City of Atlantic Beach for this purpose. There are an additional 20 lots valued at $10, 975. 00. There was discussion following which Mr. Minton moved that the matter be discussed further at the committee meeting on Wednesday night, December 15, 1571, when Mr. Rosborough, the committee chairman, can be present, seconded by Mr. Fogg and carried. The Garden Club of Atlantic Beach wants to beautify the median between Third Street and Sherry Drive. To do this the city must enter into agreement with the State Road Department. It will be the city' s duty to irrigate and maintain the strip. The Garden Club will do the landscaping and planting. Mr. Speed moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreerLent for the city, seconded by Mr, Fogg and carried. Mr. Ball was asked to make a legal statement as to the incomprehensive zoning in Atlantic Beach as requested by Messrs. Lazar, Vanes, and Steckla. Mr Ball is to report back at the next regular meeting. Mr. Stucki, Police Chief, reported on the funding through the federal government for a new radio system and other needs of the Police Department but the city will have to pass several resolutions which he will get with the City Attorney on. Mr. Hilliard, Public Works Superintendent, commented on the various Christmas decorations, especially the water tank. We are in receipt of contract covering Secondary Road Funds for the 171-72 Consolidated Government Budget concerning the 5, 6, and 7th gas tax on road i:ileage. It is the same as last year. Mr. Speed moved that the contract be signed for the city by Mr. Howell and Mrs. Grage, Er. Fogg seconded and motion carried. r ` MINUTES 12/13/71 Page 5 Mr. Howell advised we have received today a check in the amount of $56, 65:000 from the Consolidated City of Jacksonville as a refund of 95% of . 3 mills paid by the taxpayers of the City of Atlantic Beach to the City of Jacksonville Consolidated Govern- ment The Mayor-Commissioner also mentioned that the cities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Baldwin, Florida will file tomorrow five bills which will be taken up by the Legislature in January. Mayor Howell mentioned that they have had a very good meeting with the consolidated govern- ment, the Beaches and Baldwin. He felt this would be a safe thing for the city to do as the bills may be amended and modified as we go forward in our negotiations. Mayor Howell asked for an appraisal of the property (approxi- matley 240' x 245 ' ) abutting the present sewer plant on the north. Alvin Register, Appraiser, estimates $300.00 as appraisal fee. This property would allow for Phase II and Phase III of the sewer project. The present expansion has taken up all of our present property. After discussion, Mr. Minton moved we get appraisal made, seconded by Mr. Fogg and motion carried. There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. /411 -• William S. 'owell Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: • gg. ht-r Adele S. Grage City Clerk . RESOLUTION NO. 71-32 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that a street that originates at Mayport Road approxiraatley 1,400 feet north of Atlantic Boulevard and projects in an easterly direction approximately 700 feet and has been commonly known as "No-Name Street" be given the official name of Cornell Lane. ************ Passed by the City Commission on 137,75e- 1971. 31971. ATTEST: / (Seal) Adele S. Grage City Clerk