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