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03-24-58 v Jr MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE,CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 24TH, 1958 AT 8 PeMfl Presents tem o S. Howe l l Preben Johansen Marion Marvin Charles R. Moore Hugh Roberts, Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney J.F. Waggoner, Jr. City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the MayorrCommissioner, Mr. Howell. Minutes of the adjourned meeting of March 17th, 1958 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Roberts. Mr. Howell recognized visitors present. Mr. Arthur J. Craig talked to the Commission about the Beaches Civil Defense work. He advised that Mr. W.A. Weatherford, of the Duval County Civil Defense, says that an elected official is not mandatory for appointment to the Beaches Division of the Council, but is preferable. Mr. Craig requested that the City appropriate p200.00 towards the expenses of the Beaches Civil Defense, as they are already obligated to approximately 4600.00 in surplus equipment which they were fortureete to secure. There will be other expenses from time to time, and it is understood that City of Jacksonville Beach has ear-marked 4600.00 in their budget for use of Civil l Defense. There was discussion follow- ing which Mro Marvin introduced Resolution #58-9 appropriating $200 from unallocated Funds to be used for Civil Defense by the Beach Unit and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr. Johansen and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was unanimous for adoption. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Resolution # 58-9 adopted. Copy of said Resolution is attached to these min- utes and made a part thereof. Mr. Moore presented Resolution # 58-10 designating nominees to the Beaches Division of the Dorval County Civil Defense Council and the position of Director thereof and moved i, 4 adoption naming, Wm. S. Howell, Marion Marvin, and Hugh Roberts to serve on the Council and Arthur J. Craig as director. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Johansen and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was unanimous for adoptioh. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Resolu- tion # 58-10 adopted. Copy of said Resolution is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Mr. Robt. Debell registered a protest against building duplexes on 50 foot lots, and asked that something be done to stop the building of dupexes until the Zoning Ordinance is revised and passed. Mrs. H.P. Dixon also spoke against the duplexes. There was considerable discussion of this subject and Mr. Harcourt Bull Minutes 3-24-58, Page f2 suggested that you require on a duplex that they have 50 foot frontage for each living unit with a garage or carport for each unit not to extend more than 5 feet in front of the main building. There was further discussion and upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Marvin the City Attorney was directed to draw up an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance #50 in line with Mr. Bull°s suggestions. The Attorney advised that if such an Ordinance was passed on first reading , having been presented in writing, that you could perhaps freeze issuing permits for further duplexes until final passage of the Ordinance. Mrs. Dixon spoke for a group of ladies making up a Civic Committee of tate Garden Circles advising that they would like to recommend that everyone use a blind for their garbage cans. They realize it will take publicity and work to get this done and the Garden Circles are offering an $18.00 sward, for the most attractive garbage can blind. Mrs. Chas. Moore also spoke and asked the co-operation of the Commissioners themselves and their help in getting others to look after their cans. They were assured of the co-operation of the Commission in this effort. Mr. Howell recognized a g.oup of Fletcher students who were pre- sent. A communication was read from Mrs. June Wright, Realtor advising that Mr. Leroy Johnson, owner of the N. 10 feet of Lot 1 and the south s7 feet of Lot 2, Block 41 now zoned as Residence "At° peti- tions that this property be re-zoned as Residence "Ce due to the fact that it is between the Hotel Bath House and a multiple dwelling and it zould be impossible to sell this property for a home. The matter was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Marvin* seconded by Mr. Moore the City Attorney was directed to write an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance #50 to Rezone in line with request from Mr. Johnson, with off street parking. Mr. Waggoner advised that he had received a Retirement Plan from one of the Insurance companies and was referring same to the Commission. It was referred to Mr. Moore to look into and report back to the Commission. Mr. waggoner advised that he would be gone April 13th to 16th to the City Managers ' Meeting at Clearwater, Fla. Mr. Waggoner advised on the results so far of his survey of property usage and house occupancy. Mr. Williford ( Lots 5 & 6, Block 32) has advised that he only has two units '- one in the house and one in the garage). It has been reported that he has more than one unit in the house, therefore the Commission directed Mr. Waggoner to call on Mr. Williord for a certificate of usage. Mr. Waggoner &dvised that Theresa Richards who owns a place on Frances Ave. , Donner°s Sub-division had requested that she be allowed to have a small grocery in her home and also sell barbecue - not for consumption on premises. This is Residence "D" zone. Upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johansen the matter was referred to the Zoning Committee. Minutes 3-24-58, Page #3 A report which was made by the License Committee of the Tri-City Advisory Planning Commission and referred to the governing bodies of the three Beaches as a recommenda- tion,was referred to our License Committee upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Johansen. Zoning Committee will meet following the Special Meeting of the Commission on March 31st, 1953. Mr. Marvin introduced and caused to be read in full an Ordinance entitled: EAn Ordinance Adopting the Florida Model Traffic Ordinance for Regulating the Movement of all STehi- cular, Pedestrian and Other Traffic within the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida" and moved its adoption on first reading. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Johansen and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was: Ayes Johansen, Marvin, Moore, Roberts, Howell Nay: None Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance duly adopted on first reading. Mr. Marvin introduced and catsed to be read in full an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance imposing and levying a tax on each and every purchase of electricity, metered or bottled gas (natural, liquefied petroleum gas or manufactured) within the corporate limits of the City of Atlantic Bleach, Florida; etc.f° and moved its adoption on first reading. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Johansen and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was: Ayes Marvin, Moore, Roberts, Johansen, Howell. Nay: Nona Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. The sum of $500. fine and/or 30 days to be inserted in Section 6. The Mayor directed the City Clerk to contact the telephone com- pany and have the listing in the new book under "Emergency Calla" to for the Fire Dept. Chi-9-2331 , if no answer dial CH-6-2345. The Police Dept. would like the same listing of numbers. Mr. Howell advised that he has attempted without success to contact County Commissioner Mallard. It was suggested that he send him a registered letter. • Minus 3.24-58, Page #4 Mr. Johansen asked about our charging churches for water and it was advised that under the Waterworks Revenue Bond Ordinance we have to charge for all water used. It was decided to have a special Adjourned Meeting next Monday night, March 31st, 1958 at 8 P.M° to consider the zoning Ordi. nance amendments Upon motion of Mr. Roberts the meeting adjourned to March 31st, Ww So owel/ Mayor-Commissioner Attests 1 Ct2ae-' Adele S. Grage City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 58-9 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That It does hereby appropriate Two Hundred ($200) Dollars for the use of the Beaches Division of the Duval County Civil Defense Council, to be paid from the unallocated funds of the 1958 budget; and that said funds be dis- bursed from time to time by the City Treasurer upon request from the Beaches Division of the Duval County Civil Defense Council without further authority of this Commission. Passed by the City Commission on March 24th, 1958. Attest: ?SCity Clerk (SEAL) aBSOiATTIOL #58-10 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NOMINEES TO THE BEACHES DIVISION OF THE DUVAL COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE COUNCIL AND TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR THEREOF. WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in an organized Civil Defense effort and accepts the suggestion that a Beaches Division of the Duval County Civil Defense Council be created, and WHEREAS, it is now appropriate to designate three elective officials from the City to become members of the Beaches Division of the Duval County Civil Defense Council, and to recommend a Director thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT Wm. S. Howell Marion Marvin Hugh Roberts be and they are hereby nominated 'e) said Council, and Arthur J. Craig _ is hereby designated as this eity 's nominee for the position of Director of the Beaches Division of the Duval County Civil Defense Council. Passed by the City Commission on Mach1950 ATTES ac7(2.e.)6L, . 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