11-15-89~~ ATLANTIC BEACH BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
The Atlantic Beach Beautification Committee met on November 15, 1989 in the
Commission Chambers, City Hall, at 7:30 P.M. Present were Mayor William
Gulliford, Chairman Jody Ford, Dezmond Waters, Carolyn Woods, John Otto,
Charles Hatchell, Alice Pardee, Jeannine Temple, Betty Carey, Barbara
Bonner, Phil Corp, Susan Grube, LuAnne Wilson, Mark & Lynette Walton, Kathy
Bushnell, William & Bunny Morgan, Bob Wilkins, Joanna & Lyman Fletcher, Mr.
Carl Walker, Coordinator, Mr. Michael Saylor, President BHR Planning Group,
and Secretary, Georgia Horn.
Chairman Ford opened the meeting by .welcoming everyone and thanking them for
the great turnout. With no discussion of old business, Mike Saylor with BHR
Planning Group took the floor to discuss the master plan he had been working
on for the City. He pointed out what needed to .be done to get the City
involved, including community improvements. Bike paths were mentioned along
with prioritizing the parks, and providing shelters for school crossing
guards. He pointed out that the most important factor in the plan would be
compatibility in our architecture. He briefly talked about other projects
including tree lighting, and construction details in reference to sidewalks,
and recreation facilities.
At this time, Mayor Gulliford asked Mr. Saylor if he would like to present
the Master Plan to the City Commission to make them aware of what the
committee is trying to accomplish with the program. The Mayor also talked
about the recreation department working on improving the parks, including
Jordan & Donner and the Block Grants that could be available.
William Morgan, Architect, then took the floor to discuss the 19th street
access in reference to the plans he had drawn for the committee. The parking
and lighting was again talked about & the problems which he feels we now
have. Access ways to the beach were also talked about and the idea to
develop another plan for the shorter accesses also.
Chairman Ford said she felt that a vote needed to be taken to decide if
they should proceed with the Master Plan that Mike Saylor had developed, and
with all members in agreement, they decided to go ahead and approve the
plan.
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At this time Mayor Gulliford talked about the sign ordinance and that the
committee did not need to forget about what they have been working on in
reference to the sign pollution in the city. He then mentioned the signs
that were going to be made for the city's entrances and the type lettering
they would have. Prices were discussed along with whether or not lighting
would be needed depending on the type lettering. Carl Walker commented on
the different lettering and told members he would check into the signs
further and report more next meeting.
Six day garbage pick-up was talked about and most members agreed that the
six day pick-up was unnecessary. They felt it could be reduced and talked
about amending the service.
The final topic for discussion was the disappointment Chairman Ford felt in
reference to the Keep America Beautiful Program. She said she did not feel
that the program was helping the committee, and that she had decided to
write representatives and ask for a refund.
With no further discussion, Chairman Ford reminded members of the new
meeting date which is the second Wednesday of the month, at x:30 P.M., in
the Commission Chambers and adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M.