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02-08-60 v COMMISSION MEETIi.1G CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FEBRUARY 8, 1960 1. Call to Order. 2. Minutes of Meeting of January 25, 1960. 3, Recognition of Visitors. 4. Communications to Commission 1. A & A Realty, Inc 2. Post Office Department 3. Chamber of Commerce. 5. City Manager 1. Dog Ordinance 2. Master Plan. 6. Ordinances 1. Changing Street Names, 1st Reading 2. Sewer Connection, 1st Reading. 3. Rezoning,, itayport Road, 1st Reading. 7. Commissioners., MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 1960 AT 8 P.M. Present: Wm. S . Howell Preben Johansen J.B. Claiborne Chas. R. Moore W. Laney Whitehurst, Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney J.F . Waggoner, Jr. , City Manager Adele SL. Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Gmmissioner, Mr. Howell. Minutes of the meeting of January 25th, 1960 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. The Mayor recognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor. There was none. A letter was presented from the A&A Realty Co. requesting that the tract of land lying at the northwest corner of Levy Rd. and Mayport Rd. approxinately 10 acres all be zoned Business "B". Part of this tract is presently zoned Business "B" and part is Residence "D ". Following a discussion Mr. Moore moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to be broken down and condensed and brought back to the Commission with his recommenda- tions, and that the matter be referred to the Zoning Commission at the same time for their recommendation. The motion was sec- onded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. A letter was presented from the Postoffice Department requesting that the Northwest corner of Sherry Dr. and Sturdivant St. con- sisting of Lots 732, 733 , and South 70 feet of Lot 734, Section 3 Saltair be re-zoned to Business "A" from Residence "C". They have this property on option, as it seems to be the most suitable they have found to locate a new Postoffice for the City. The City Manager recommended that the entire block consisting of Lots 728 thru 734 be re-zoned, rather than just a part of the block. Mrs. Josephine Blondheim, Postmaster for Atlantic Beach was present and urged that the Commission act favorably on the request. She advised that we are a now a First Class Postoffice and are entitled to "house to house delivery, but cannot have same until they get more room. The matter was discussed and it was agreed that we need more room and to get off the main highway, but it was questicned by Mr. Claiborne as to whether there was adequate off street parking space at this location. Action was deferred to later in the meeting. Minutes of 2-8-60, Page #2 A Resolution from the Jacksonville Beach Chamber of Commerce was read recommending the construction of a limited access road between Jacksonville and the Beaches. Mr. Waggoner reported that he had discussed with Dr. Morgan the suggestion of appointing our Police Officers as assistant dog wardens for the County. Dr. Morgan advised that it was agreeable to him, but he would have to take the matter up with his Board. Have not heard from him further. The Commissioners were reminded of the meeting with the Florida Development Commission planning department on next Monday night, February 15th, 1960 at 8 P.M. at the City Hall. Mr. Waggoner advised that the funds are available whereby we can pay the entire $17 , 500.00 on the fire apparatus to the American Lafrance Company and not have to sign note for a part payment plus interest. Dr. Whitehurst moved that the fire engine be paid for in full in the amount of $17 , 500 since funds are available, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The City Clerk was directed to publish the Notice on the Sewer Assessment Roll as soon as the details on same are completed. Mr. Howell presented an Ordinance in writing, said Ordinance being an Ordinance Changing the name of Saltair Blvd, part of Sherry Dr. and a Part of 16th St. in the corporate limits of the City. Mr. Moore moved its adoption on first reading, seconded by Dr. White- hurst and having been duly considered the Mayor Put the question thereon and the vote was Aye: Claiborne, Johansen, Moore, Whitehurst, Howell. Nay: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. February 22, 1960 was set as the date for a Public Hearing. Mr. Howell presented an Ordinance in writing, said Ordinance being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance #80-59-2 providing for the Imposi- tion and collection of sewer service charges, etc. Dr, Whitehurst moved its adoption on first reading, seconded by Mr. Moore and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was Aye: Johansen, Moore Whitehurst, Claiborne, Howell Nay: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. February 22, 1960 was set as date for Public Hearing. Minutes of 2-8-60, Page #3 Mr . Waggoner advised that the developers of Atlantic Beach Villa have requested that their parcel of land on Mayport Rd. be re-zoned to Residence A . It is now Business B and Residence "D: Mr. Waggoner suggested that the Lots in Section RH" which lie directly across the Mayport Rd. from this Tract also be re-zoned to Residence A. Dr. Whitehurst presented in writing an Ordinance covering this re-zoning and moved its adoption on first reading with the stipulation that the property owners in Section IIHU that are involved be notified in writing of the change considered and the date of public hearing so that they can voice their approval or objection in person or in writing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moore and having been duly con- sidered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was Aye: Moore, Whitehurst, Claiborne, Johansen, Howell. Nay: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordi- nance adopted on first reading . March 14, 1960 was set as the date for Public Hearing. Mr. Howell presented in writing an Ordinance covering the re- zoning of the lots for the proposed Postoffice site. Mr. Moore moved its adoption on first reading, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and having been duly considered and again the question of ade- quate parking was raieed , the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was Aye: Whitehurst, Johansen, Moore, Howell Nay: Claiborne Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordi- nance adopted on first reading. March 14th was set as the date for Public Hearing. Mr. Moore asked about our Ordinance requiring contractors to carry liability insurance, and it was brought out that the Insurance which they carry does not accomplish the protection which it was supposed to have and is ineffectual in so far as the City is concerned. The matter was discussed further and Mr. Moore moved that an Ordinance be drawn up repealing cur Ordinance requiring this coverage, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. The plan to have the contractor put up some kind of bond or cash to cover damages to City property was discussed. There being no further business the Mayor declar-d Je meeting adjourned. 7test: �fell, MaCooner Adele S . Grage, C. Clerk