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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1969 AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
A. J. Longo
R. R. Rosborough
John W. Weldon
L. C. Holloway, Jr. , Commissioners
and
R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver Ball, Acting 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 Weldon.
The minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1969 were approved as
written upon motion of Mr. Rosborough, seconded by Mr. Weldon
and carried.
Mayor Howell recognized girl scouts from Troop #ll3 who were
present. He also recognized other visitors present and called
for any business from the floor not on the Agenda. Mr. George
Bull advised he was disturbed on reading minutes of last meeting
about the paragraph relative to the stipulation and he was not
aware it had come to the confrontation as it was never intended
it should do that, and he agrees the stipulation was poorly
worded although he read it and approved it when he signed it.
He is therefore presenting to the City Attorney a check for
$1500.00. It was advised that this is what the City understood,
but Mr. Bull advised he didn' t understand it that way, as he
thought it would be taken into account at time of settling of
taxes as provided in the stipulation, as he believes they will
have a substantial credit due them. However they are paying in
line with City' s understanding.
Mr. Rosborough presented his report on Police car bids and
recommended that the bid of Gordon Thompson Chevrolet, Inc. in
the amount of $2,213.49 be accepted as lowest and best bid. Mr.
Holloway moved the report be received and the bid be awarded to
Gordon Thompson Chevrolet, Inc. , seconded by Mr. Longo and
carried.
Mr. Howell advised that the Jacksonville Electric Authority would
like for Section 6 of Ordinance No. 40-69-6 to be repealed and
the following Section 6 inserted in its place:
"SECTION VI: That within thirty (30) days after
the first six (6) months from the date of this
grant and within thirty (30) days after each
succeeding six (6) months period, the Grantee, its
successors and assigns, shall pay to the Grantor
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and its successors an amount which added to the
amount of all taxes, licenses, and other imposi-
tions levied or imposed by the Grantor upon the
Grantee' s electric property business, or opera-
tions, and those of Grantee' s electric subsidiaries
for the preceding tax year will equal six per cent
(6%) of Grantee ' s grossrevenues collected from the
sale of electric energy to all customers within
the corporate limits of the Grantor for the six
(6) months preceding the applicable anniversary
date" .
Copies of the amending Ordinance No. 40-69-7 were sent to
Commissioners. Ordinance No. 40-69-7 was presented in full in
writing for passage on first reading by title only. Mr.
Holloway moved passage on first reading by title only, seconded
by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon advised he does not exactly under-
stand what it involves, as on the face it would appear our 6%
could be reduced. He inquired if we are charging any taxes or
licenses against the Jacksonville Electric Authority. It was
advised we are not, and Mr. Howell advised there was a
controversial bill passed by the Legislature which he under-
stands gave the Counties, and perhaps Municipalities, authority
to levy property taxes, or personal property taxes, against a
municipally owned utility system in adjoining Counties. He
thinks what they are getting at is if we do have such authority
and we did levy, then the amount of the tax we levy would
reduce the gross 6% income by a like amount. There was further
discussion following which the Mayor put the question and the
motion carried. Public Hearing will be February 10, 1969 at
8:00 P. M.
Approval was requested to call for bids on a new dump truck.
Mr. Longo moved approval to call for bids on dump truck in
line with specifications presented, bids to be received
February 10, 1969, by 8:00 P. M. , seconded by Mr. Rosborough
and carried.
Approval was requested for payment to Archie Davis Construction
Company for $57. 75 from Account #1501 for 21 feet of pipe
jetted under Selva Marina Drive. Mr. Longo moved approval,
seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried.
A bill from Elmore-Naughton Insurance in the amount of $33 . 33
was presented for approval to pay. This covers our pro-rata share
of insurance on Beaches Auxiliary Police. Mr. Longo moved
approval, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried.
The City Manager' s report was presented. He listed the streets
needing resurfacing in line with their priority. The first four
are in Royal Palms, one east of Ocean Boulevard, and four in
Atlantic Beach Villa off Mayport Road. Mr. Holloway questioned
one area receiving most of money for resurfacing when there are
other areas that need it. He would recommend that we could
patch and put sealer on these for a year and prorate money in
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all areas. He thinks other streets should be added to list.
Mr. Vogel advised that the Royal Palms streets were not sealed
correctly and during rains water has gone through and traffic
pumped out limerock. Sailfish and Royal Palms Drives are heavy
traffic streets due to Postoffice and Pic N' Save Shopping
Center. Mr. Weldon agrees with recommendation and feels some-
one has permitted sub-standard streets built. He agrees these
streets need attention but money should be spread over all areas
of the City and a long range plan worked out. Mr. Rosborough
agrees more streets should be added to list and then pick ones
Commission thinks have priority. There was further discussion
and it was brought out that we need a Master plan for street
improvements, drainage, curbs and gutters, etc. Also that
when bids are taken it will be determined then which ones will
be done now. The sidewalk project on Sherry Drive is in another
budget account. Mr. Hilliard advised they asked for a priority
list and to the best of his judgment those are the ones that
need it most. After more discussion Mr. Rosborough moved that
a Committee be appointed to work in conjunction with the City
Manager to determine which streets in Atlantic Beach require
resurfacing aihd which temporary repairs according to their priority,
seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried. Mayor Howell appointed
Commissioners Weldon and Holloway with City Manager and Mr.
Hilliard. Mr. Vogel advised he will prepare a map and code as
to street work done and when. The Mayor reviewed the street
work that has been done in last 4 or 5 years, the majority of
which was East of Sherry Drive.
The Public Works report was received for information and filing.
Mr. Weldon stated he would like to compliment Mr. Hilliard for
work done in front of Atlantic Beach School.
Mr. Vogel requested that the City Attorney be advised tc
proceed to acquire Lots 47 and 145, Section 2, Saltair, as they
are within our playground area. If this is accomplished two
tennis courts can be added to North side of present courts and
can make use of existing backstops. Mr. Weldon moved that the
City Attorney be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of
the two lots as specified and report back to City Commission for
final decision on purchase, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried.
Mr. Vogel advised it has been suggested we install metered
lights on each Court so can be used at night, a single court at
a time.
Municipal Court dockets for January 13th, 20th and 27th, 1969,
were received for information and filing.
Mr. Weldon inquired as to trash removal, advising there is some
on his street that has been there for two weeks. It is where
work is being done on a house, and it is contractor' s material
that he has mixed with yard trash. We do not pick up contractor' s
debris. Mr. Hilliard will get with contractor again on this .
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Mr. Holloway stated if agreeable with other Commissioners he
would like to see the City Manager and Public Works Director
spend the funds allocated for sidewalks in the budget, whether
they want to put out for bids or do it themselves, for side-
walks from Police Station to Atlantic Boulevard on the West
or East Side of Sherry Drive. It was suggested that perhaps
sidewalk on East side and leave bicycle lane on West side might
be best plan. There was discussion and it was agreed this is next
sidewalk project. We will finish to 6th Street on East Coast
Drive then start work on Sherry Drive sidewalk.
Mr. Longo brought to attention that there is a sign down at
bridge approach on Atlantic Boulevard. It was advised this is
handled by State Road Department. He also asked if we are
paying for lights on North side of Atlantic Boulevard between
City limits and canal. Mr. Rosborough stated they were in the
agreement for us to pay.
Mr. Rosborough inquired as to proper grade on a lot on Oceanfront
between 2nd and 3rd Streets that has been filled above the grade
of the neighbors and is causing discontent with some of the
people in the area, and has disrupted the continuity of the lawns
in the area, and he questioned if when he received permit to make
his improvements did it include filling in this property. The
Mayor advised that at last meeting the City Attorney was
instructed to proceed with drafting an Ordinance to somehow con-
trol the filling of lots. So far as he knows the City has no
Ordinance to stop a man from filling his lot, and this presents
a problem. We do have a fence Ordinance which says a man can
build a 4 foot high fence, but 4 foot high from what. If from
ground level, from whose ground level? There was more detail
and discussion of this problem and the matter was turned over to
the City Manager to use his discretion in making a decision
in the matter.
The audit for year 1968 was presented from our Auditors, Tyson &
Meek. Also their invoice in the amount of $1,400.00 to cover
was presented for approval to pay. This is in the budget. Mr.
Longo moved that the Auditor ' s bill be paid, seconded by Mr.
Holloway and carried.
Mr. Howell announced that the Duval Legislative Delegation will
be at the City Hall, Jacksonville Beach, on February 26th, 1969
at 7:00 P. M. to consider any measures of interest to the Beaches.
Any proposed legislation must be filed in Circuit Court Clerk' s
office by February 14th.
Mrs. Grage announced that representatives from the County Tax
Assessor ' s office would be at Atlantic Beach City Hall on Tuesday
night, February 18th, 1969, from 7: 00 to 8: 30 P. M. to accept
homestead exemptions and all other exemption applications or
returns.
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Mr. Howell brought up the matter of the sewer line for Selva
Marina Unit No. 6 and advised so far as he knew no definite action
has been taken on this, although Committee had recommended larger
lines. He personally favors larger lines as sees no sense in
putting in smaller lines and in 10 years having to dig up to serve
other areas. The City' s part will be based on the low bid taken
in 1967. It may be the Selva Marina Company may have work done
by McCormick & Sons who were high bidders - but our share of cost
will be figured on the low bid. After discussion Mr. Holloway moved
that the larger sewer line be put in and the City go along with
certificate based on the low bid as taken in 1967, seconded by
Mr. Longo and carried.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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illiam S. Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage
City Clerk
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CITY MANAGER' S REPORT TO CITY COMMISSION
January 27, 1969
Attached is a letter from Mr. T. W. Bostwick, Engineer-Manager
of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, which is in line with
the revision of our electric franchise as delivered to you
last Friday.
It is suggested that the City Attorney be advised to proceed
to acquire Lots 47 and 145, Section 2, Saltair Subdivision,
inasmuch as they are within the playground area, one being
right next to the Police and Fire Department and the other
right next to the Tennis Courts . If this is accomplished, two
courts can be added on the North perimeter of the existing
tennis courts and we can make use of one existing backstop.
I also suggest that we explore the possibility of lighting the
Courts for night play, and this can be accomplished by using
coin or token meters to control the timing on each Court, each
Court being individually switched by the operating meter. In
this way each team of players could pay for lighting the
individual Court, etc.
In response to the Commission' s request that I outline justifica-
tion for mileage charged to the City, it is my personal feeling
that the only mileage which should be charged is that which is
traveled conducting City business.
The following is a list of streets needing resurfacing, number
one being the highest in priority:
1. Sailfish Drive 562 ' x 23 ' from Triton to Cavalla Rd.
2 . Royal Palms Dr. 916 ' x 37 ' from Atlantic Blvd. to Cavalla Rd.
3 . Royal Palms Dr. 504' x 23 ' from Sabalo to Plaza.
4. Sailfish Dr. 1362 ' x 23 ' from 417 to Plaza .
5. 7th Street 298' x 22 ' 6" from ramp to Ocean. Ya )_� r� '
6. Saratoga Circle complete 2, 000' x 23 ' .
7. Forrestal Circle 1400 ' x 23 ' .
8. Radius at end of Saratoga Circle 77 ' .
9. Radius at end of Forrestal Circle 77 ' .
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Due to the grade, width of street, etc. , we suggest that 3rd
and 4th Streets between East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard
be widened on the North side and a curb or sidewalk installed
to accommodate the washouts, etc. during heavy rains . This
can be accomplished with City forces .
Respectfully submitted,
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R. C. Vogel
City Manager
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