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05-25-70 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AGENDA May 25, 1970 1 . Call to Order. 2. Invocation. 3. Approval of Minutes of May 11, 1970 . 4. Recognition of Visitors. 5. Correspondence. 6. Open Bids - Bituminous Fibre Pipe. 7. Atlantic Beach Tennis Club. 8. The Westside Voters League. 9. Ordinance - Second Reading - Adoption Sou. Std. Plumbing Code. 10. Ordinance - Second Reading - Planned Unit Development (PUD) . 11. Resolution on death of John A. Reid. 12. Park Development. 13 . Police & Fire Chief - Public Safety Report. 14. Public Works Superintendent. 15. City Manager. 16 . Commissioners. 17. Mayor. 18. Adjourn. • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 25, 1970 AT 8:00 P. M. Present: William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner A. J. Longo R. R. Rosborough L. W. Minton, Jr. Preben Johansen, 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 Minton. With permission of the Commission Mayor Howell changed the Agenda and presented at this time Resolution #70-15 on the death of former Mayor John A. Reid. He then read the resolution in full following which Mr. Rosborough moved passage of said resolution, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried. Copy of Resolution #70-15 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. The minutes of the meeting of May 11, 1970 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Mayor Howell then recognized visitors present and called for any business not listed on the Agenda . Mr. Neil Bayne, 901 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, requested the use of the City' s recreation facilities from the middle of July to December for the Rebel Football League which is a Little League program. They would comply with our rules and regulations. This is not for every day. The scheduled games start on Sunday after September 19th. They are played on Sunday afternoons at 2 o'clock. They will practice two times a week in evening hours - they will play on the new area and during daylight hours. It is not same as Pop Warner League, and is made up of 18 teams from surrounding towns . There was discussion during which it was brought out that they will be governed by our rules, and will not interfere with our summer recreational program, and that they are getting most of children from Atlantic Beach but it is open to all children in the area to try out. There being no objection, the matter was turned over to the City Manager to work out with Mr. Bayne. A note was read from "Pappy" Parks acknowledging our expressions of sympathy in the death of his Mother. Bids were next received on the "Bituminized Fibre Pipe" as follows : Hardy' s, Inc. $3, 370. 50 Sunoco Products Co. $2,638.40 Minutes 5/25/70 - Page #2 Mr. Rosborough moved we accept the bid of the Sunoco Products Company, seconded by Mr. Longo, and it having been ascertained that it is covered in the Budget, the Mayor put the question and the motion carried. Mr. Bill Libert, 1096 East Coast Drive, Atlantic Beach, appeared on behalf of the Atlantic Beach Tennis Club and thanked the Commission for the many fine improvements to the facilities, and advised they would like to request more tennis courts . The Atlantic Beach Club has about 80 members, about 50 of which live in Atlantic Beach. He advised the recent tournament brought very favorable publicity to Atlantic Beach. Mr. Howell asked for a report from the Committee on this, and Mr. Minton reported for the Committee. He advised that two courts would cost approximately $6, 300.00 which includes hardware. He recommends that if money is available that we go ahead and build the courts as we do need some new tennis courts and would like for Commission to consider. He advised that Mr , Trezise has offered to start a program up here in tennis to give some of our youth some lessons if we can furnish the facilities . Mr. Howell advised he felt it was in order between now and the next Commission meeting that Mr. Minton see what monies are available, where they can come from, and come back with a final report. The Reverend William Jordan representing the West Side Voters League presented a letter to the Commission petitioning for the removal of the wire fence closing off Donner Road from access to Atlantic Beach. Their only access is by Mayport Road. There was discussion following which Mr. Howell advised that the fence is on private property and the City did not put it there and has no control over it. The City does have an easement across this property for our sewer and water lines and their upkeep. This is not a street right-of-way. After further discussion the Mayor advised the only thing the City fenced in was the sewer plant. The City does not own any of this property on which the fences referred to are located. The City does use the easement as a short cut between the Waterworks and Sewer Plant, however, we were advised by owners not to. Mayor Howell advised that we will get with the landowners and see if anything can be done in the way of a solution to this problem. Ordinance #25-70-9 adopting the Southern Standard Plumbing Code was presented for second and final reading. Mayor Howell read the Ordinance 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 City Charter. Mr. John Dyal spoke for the adoption of the Ordinance. As no one else spoke either for or against, Mayor Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Longo moved passage of Ordinance #25-70-9 on second and final reading, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. An Ordinance covering Planned Unit Development was presented for second and final reading. Mayor Howell read said Ordinance 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 City Charter. Mr. Fred Aldridge, Selva Marina Drive, Minutes 5/25/70 - Page ##3 spoke against the Ordinance as to phraseology, has no standard density, loose phrasing, does not think we need a Planned Unit Development by a City of this size, etc. Mr. John Dyal advised he feels such an Ordinance is appropriate to any City, agrees on point of developer' s responsibility, agrees can be too vague,: but can also be too specific, and he feels review should be by an Advisory Planning Board of qualified people. He commended the City Commission for considering such an Ordinance and that he spoke against this Ordinance but not against the idea of a Planned Unit Development. Mr. Robert Whyte advised he sees no reason for a large development and can't understand why such an Ordinance for a small town. He' s not opposed to Public Housing, but doesn' t think we have acreage for large apartments. As no one else spoke, Mayor Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. He then pointed out acreage in the City which is not zoned and on which any number of apartments could be built if permits were requested right now, also other areas that are in the Residence D zone in which any of the residential structures could be per- mitted at present on very small lots. He feels we do need such an Ordinance as PUD for this reason. Mr. Vogel advised he had sent a copy of the Ordinance to Mr. Mark Gluckman, Director of Kemp, Bunch and Jackson, Architects, and he has complimented us for our efforts in the proposed PUD Ordinance, but raised the question as to standards, guidelines, or some means of control of densities. Mr. Howell suggested we set up a meeting with Mr. Gluckman who was present. Mr. Johansen moved this meeting be continued to a time suitable to Commission and Mr. Gluckman, seconded by Mr. Rosborough. Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:00 P. M. at the City Hall was agreeable to all. Mr. Howell then put the question and the motion carried. It will be a public meeting. Mr. George Bull presented a drawing of a proposed park area in Saltair subdivision lying between Seminole Road and Sherry Drive and of 2 blocks back of the Atlantic Beach School for an addition to the school property. He suggested the City declare the area as a park. Can file condbmnationsuits and thinks the School Board would go along with appraisals set by the Court on the blocks they want. He believes we could get matching funds from HUD. Mr. Bull ' s letter of May 7, 1970 was presented and goes into more detail. After discussion Mr. Longo moved a Committee be appointed to study and bring back recommendations, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. Mr. Howell appointed Commissioners Rosborough and Minton and City Manager Vogel as Committee. Mr. Vogel advised that Mr. Parks has recommended that we give the Contractors, Harris & Harris, a 60 day extension on their contract on the water reservoir due to the difficulty they have had in getting delivery of certain valves and other materials due to strikes and mass hysteria, and Mr. Vogel recommended the extension be granted. Following discussion, Mr. Longo moved the extension be granted, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. We have worked out an agreement with the Jacksonville Electric Authority for street lights in Selva Marina Units 6 and 7 . The problem is that there are no poles out there for street lights • Minutes 5/25/70 - Page #4 as electrical service is underground, so the Electric Authority has agreed to install poles and furnish lights on same basis as those we have on Atlantic Boulevard at $6.00 per month per unit. He does not know how many are needed at this time, but would like permission to install as they are needed. There are also two or three other places where needed, one being across from City Hall. Mr. Longo moved approval to have lights installed at City Manager' s discretion, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. We have an easement from Selva Marina Country Club for the sewer line for Jordan' s Trailer Court. Mr. Jordan has not brought in the money yet for this extension. Mr. Longo moved that we accept the easement and when Mr. Jordan brings in the funds we will have recorded for Public Records, seconded by Mr. Minton and carried. There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. /////2 ::t`/t . A Al William Howell Mayor-Commissioner Attest: Adele S. Grage City Clerk CITY OF. . . 11:::' filaailtia ika4A044014412, ■ RESOLUTION 70-15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, that, WHEREAS, the passing of John A. Reid has taken from our midst a good friend, and, WHEREAS, Mr. Reid has helped to make the City a more progressive and better place to live, having served as Mayor of Atlantic Beach from August 1952 to December 1957, and prior to that he served as Municipal Judge of the Town of Atlantic Beach, and, WHEREAS, through Mr. Reid' s leadership as Mayor of the Town, the building of the Atlantic Beach Water System was completed and the preliminary work for a Sewer System was started, and, WHEREAS, The City Officials and the Citizens of Atlantic Beach feel that we have lost one who always had the in- terest of the City and its people at heart, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY MADE A MATTER OF RECORD, that the City expresses its sincere regret at the passing of our friend and extends deepest sympathy to his loved ones in their hour of sorrow. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be given to Mr. Reid' s family. Passed by the City Commission on May 25, 1970. Attest: 0,,,,,,a_ ,s• Adele S . Grage( City Clerk (SEAL)