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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William S. 'owell
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Adele S. Grage
City Clerk
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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.
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Passed by the City Commission on 137,75e-
1971. 31971.
ATTEST:
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(Seal) Adele S. Grage
City Clerk