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02-23-70 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AGENDA FEBRUARY 23, 1970 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of February 9, 1970 4. Recognition of Visitors 5. Correspondence 6. Audit Received - Payment of Invoice for Audit 7. Committee Report: Street Re-Surfacing - Commissioner Longo 8. Report, Recreational Director - Commissioners Minton & Longo 9. Ordinances - 1st Reading - Zoning Ordinance 10. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance 11. City Manager 12 . Commissioners 13. Mayor 14. Adjourn 4i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1970 AT 8:00 P. M. Present: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner A. J. Longo R. R. Rosborough Preben Johansen L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners and R. C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver Ball, City Attorney Adele S. Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Rosborough. The minutes of the meeting of February 9, 1970 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor not on the Agenda. There was none. Mayor Howell stated he is in receipt of a letter from Mr. James English, Director of Public Works, City of Jacksonville. We have been negotiating with the City of Jacksonville with regards to monies from the Secondardy Road Fund and Atlantic Beach will be given approximately $7,666.80 from the 1969-1970 budget for maintenance of streets. This comes from gasoline tax. He advised that he and Mr. Vogel have attended several meetings on this and he suggests we accept this. He stated that we also have some resurfacing to be done out of Secondary Road Funds which will be given to us a little later, but he suggests we go ahead with this part. It is understood contracts have been let and work will be done before summer. The contracts are handled by the State Road Department. There was further discussion and there was no objection to accepting as suggested by Mayor Howell. The Audit by Tyson & Meek for the year 1969 with bill to cover was presented. Upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried, the Audit was received and approval given to pay the invoice in the amount of $1,400.00. Mr. Longo reported for the Committee on street resurfacing and advised that Saratoga Circle should have work done on it as it was in 1969-1970 State Road budget and is badly in need of repairs, and recommends in the meantime any patching or temporary repairs should be done by City crews until Secondary Road money is received. In view of the Secondary Road Fund program, the Committee also recommended that the bids received on street re- surfacing in Royal Palms be rejected and the bidders be thanked. Mr. Longo moved the bids be rejected due to fact that these streets will be included in the Secondary Road Fund money from Duval County (City of Jacksonville) 1969-1970 budget, and the City forces will patch the streets to keep them in condition Minutes 2/23/70 Page #2 until this is accomplished, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Mr. George Bull asked as to the tax collected by the City of Jacksonville for General Services. Mr. Howell advised the Duval Delegation has appointed a Committee to study this matter. There was further discussion of this. An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance was presented in full in writing for passage on first reading by Title only. Said Ordinance sets minimum lot coverage in Section 28. 7 paragraph (G) and Section 28.8 paragraph (G) of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach as 950 square feet for 1 bedroom, 1050 square feet for 2 bedroom and 1150 square feet for 3 bedroom one-story houses. Mr. Longo moved passage of said Ordinance on first reading by Title only, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Public Hearing was set for March 9, 1970 at 8:00 P . M. An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance to set 1200 square feet minimum lot coverage in paragraph (G) Section 28. 7, and paragraph (G) Section 28.8 of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach was presented for second and final reading. Mayor Howell read same in full following which he declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. Notice of Public Hearing was posted in line with Charter requirements. Communications were read from Mr . Sam Newey against changing Ordinance. He owns 2 lots in Royal Palms. Mr. Fred Ahern appeared against the Ordinance and requested the square foot minimum be changed to 1100 square feet. Mr. Louis Macdonell spoke at length against raising the square foot minimum at all . Mr. George Bull spoke at length against the Ordinance advising it was unfair to property owners and would slow down development. Miss Susan McAllister did not agree with them on this matter. After further lengthy discussion Mr. Johansen moved that the Public Hearing be continued to next meeting, seconded by Mr. Rosborough. Mayor Howell advised Public Hearing will be continued to March 9, 1970 at 8:00 P. M. Ordinance #90-70-37 amending Zoning Ordinance as to "off street" parking was presented for second and final reading. Mayor Howell read same in full and declared meeting in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. Notice of Public Hearing was posted in line with Charter requirements. There was a discussion in which Mr. Henry Isaacs inquired as to his situation as there is no room to get to any parking area behind front building line at his place. It was advised that this applies to buildings here- inafter erected for dwelling purposes, and his place would be "grandfathered" in. There was considerable discussion as to mean- ing of Ordinance, following which Mr. Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Rosborough moved passage of Ordinance #90-70-37 on second and final reading, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. Ordinance #25-70-8 amending part of Article III, Building Code, Section 6.8 of the Code of Atlantic Beach, Florida to adopt "Southern Standard Building Code" 1969 edition and an amendment on lintels, was presented for second and final reading. Mr. Rosborough read Ordinance in full, following which Mr. Howell r Minutes 2/23/70 Page #3 declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing on said Ordi- nance. Notice of Public Hearing was posted in line with Charter requirements. Mr. Bull inquired as to the exceptions and it was advised we are just updating our Ordinance to use the 1969 Southern Standard Building Code and any exceptions covered by Code are still in effect. Plumbing is not included in this sec- tion of Code as we have a separate Ordinance that adopts the City of Jacksonville Plumbing Code. After discussion the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Minton moved passage of Ordinance #25-70-8 on second and final reading, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. Mr. Minton apologized for being late. He then reported for the Committee on a Recreation Director, advising that he and Mr. Longo, after much thought and consideration feel there is not enough money available in this year ' s budget for a full time director and it was their suggestion that what funds we have be used to upgrade the facilities we now have. They think we should continue to do as we have been as Mr. Hilliard has done a good job in handling this. He would like to see the Mayor appoint a Commissioner or some citizen to head a Recreation Board and he would ask 4 people to serve with him. They would have no authority to hire or fire or spend money, but would make suggestions and help get our facilities so all children can enjoy them. He believes this will get more citizens interested. After discussion Mr. Johansen moved the Mayor appoint a Commissioner to head a Recreation Board and he will select the persons to serve with him, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. Mr. Howell appointed Mr. Minton to head the Board and report at next meeting the other members . Mr. Vogel suggested the City Attorney be directed to enter suit against those who owe sewer assessments. There was a discussion in which it was brought out that these are liens. Mr. Ball advised you could perhaps go into Small Claims Court for $25.00 each and receive judgment there, but in foreclosing a lien they usually had a "rule of thumb" that the lien must be around $3, 000.00 if we had an out-of-pocket cost of foreclosing a lien of say $500.00. Mayor Howell suggested the City Manager have a list by next meeting of those people who have not paid their assessment for further consideration of this matter. Mr. Longo moved that the list be prepared as suggested, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Approval was requested to purchase 3 new meters from Account #1501. Mr. Rosborough moved approval of purchase as requested, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. Mr. Vogel presented plans for enlarging the City Hall by adding two offices and rest rooms to rear of the building and tearing out the present City Manager ' s office. He advised he could • Minutes 2/23/70 Page *4 accomplish for about $4800.00 using City employees as needed. The matter was discussed and he was directed to come up with costs at next meeting, and also to call for bids on the work to be received at next meeting. There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed. 1/7 //. A AI. .111111m S . Howell Mayor-Commissioner Attest: • X . � �• CEJ • , Adele S. Grage I City Clerk