Minutes- Neighborhood Chat May 1, 2006� s ,
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR BEACHSIDE CHAT MEETING HELD AT DONNER PARK
ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 AT 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor
Mike Borno, Commissioner
Donna L. Bussey, City Clerk
Eleven. Atlantic Beach Citizens
Jeff Minton, Beaches Leader
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Wolfson.
He explained the purpose of the meeting and expressed his intent to hold meetings quarterly at
the same locations but to have the commissioners rotate to the different meeting locations. He
introduced himself and explained the, city's Form of Government. He explained the City
Commissioners' roles and the city department structure. Mayor Wolfson introduced
Commissioner Borrio and he explained his experience on the Commission.. City Clerk. Bussey
was introduced. She explained the process of the sign -in sheets and comment cards and that, in
many cases, follow-up of these meetings would be necessary and, therefore, the information
from the sign -in sheet and/or continent cards would be utilized and kept on file
Major concerns raised by residents were:
• Church Roadd changed to Dutton Island Drive in Atlantic Beach
• Pavement in Royal Palms that is uneven
• Crossing Mayport Road is unsafe
0 Access on Mealy Street
Requests for:
Recreational programs and additional staffing during weekends, nights and summer
vacation periods
• Public Swimming Pool and offer water safety lessons
• District Representation
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Sidewalks and Bike paths on Sailfish Drive
• Additional equipment for younger children at Donner Park
• Lights stay suspended longer for pedestrian crossing at Mayport Road
Other comments made:
• Commended the city for offering the Spate Park and the staff
• Commended the city for placing sidewalks and bikepaths on Plaza
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Donna L. Bussey
City Clerk