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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of August 23, 2004 and the
Special Called Meeting of September 4, 2004
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. Action on Resolution No. 04-07 approving the lease of parking space agreement for
owners of Island Club Condominiums
B. City Manager's Follow-up Report
4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN
THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY
SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS
A. Acknowledge receipt of Monthly reports from Building Department, report of new
Occupational Licenses issued in August and Utility Sales Report for July (City
Manager)
B. Extend welding contract with Ace Fabrications LLC for one additional year at
contract prices in Bid No. 0102-26 (City Manager)
C. Extend point repair contract with Gruhn May, Inc. for one additional year at contract
prices in Bid No. 0203-23 (City Manager)
5. Committee Reports
6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 04-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
BUDGET POLICIES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
7. Action on Ordinances
~"" A. Ordinance No. 20-04-65 Public Hearing and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 AND
""' ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
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B. Ordinance No. 31-04-04 Public Hearing and Final Reading
~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE
1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE
ADOPTING EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED
AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ESTABLISHING THE 2005 - 2015 FUTURE LAND USE
MAP; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT; FINDINGS OF
""' CONSISTENCY; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C. Ordinance No. 65-04-33 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
~"' STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 65-03-32, CHAPTER 19,
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AS SET FORTH WITHIN THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES SPECIFICALLY SECTION 19-1, INTERSECTIONS: SIGHT
+~ DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY BONES, PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
D. Ordinance No. 75-04-16 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES,
AS SET FORTH WITHIN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND ADOPTING
~„ ORDINANCE 75-04-16 PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Miscellaneous Business
A. Acknowledge receipt of the Staff Report relative to Planned Unit Developments and copies
of the city's PUD regulations and publications from the Planning Commissioner's Journal
and the ICMA's Practice of Local Government Planning related to PUD's
B. Discussion and action related to approve the Hurricane Policy change in compensation for
City of Atlantic Beach employees who are identified as essential personnel and who are
required to evacuate and stay at the designated shelter with the city workforce
9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjournment
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Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special
accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00 PM, Friday, September 10, 2004.
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2004
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John Meserve City Manager Jim Hanson
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver City Clerk Maureen King
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III
ABSENT:
Commissioner Paul B. Parsons
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by the Mayor, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August 9, 2004
Motion: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 9, 2004 as
presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
'~ Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
~ Former Commissioner Mike Borno of 223 Oceanforest Drive North
inquired if the property owners at Island Condominiums (Item 3A) had
contacted the Cloisters Condominium concerning leasing parking spaces
~„ from them. He also inquired if the Johnston Island rezoning was covered
under Ordinance 31-04-04. The Mayor responded that Johnston Island was
not covered under that ordinance.
Sandy Forsyth of 2345 Seminole Reach Court opposed the leasing of
parking spaces to the residents of Island Club Condominiums (Item 3A).
,.. He believed the leasing of the spaces at the proposed rate of $300 per year
could result in legal issues with other residents of the city who might want
to lease spaces at the same rate. Mr. Forsyth stated he had written the
~. Mayor and offered to lease the ten spaces at double the proposed rate. Mr.
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Forsyth stated that he needed more information concerning Item 8A before
commenting and inquired concerning the status of the Skate Park.
~„ Jim Shepherd of 22520ceanwalk Drive West urged the Commission to
take no action on Item 8A until the development plan for the property was
known and could be reviewed by the public.
Mayor Meserve commented that no plans had been presented to the city.
He indicated that the developer had not "threatened" the city, and at the last
meeting it was only mentioned how the property could be developed under
the City of Jacksonville zoning regulations.
Gretchen Hoss of 2361 Oceanwalk Drive West requested that public
hearings be scheduled relative to Item 8A.
~ Steve Litton of 1913 Selva Marina Drive opposed annexation of the
property (Item 8A) due to increased traffic. He also expressed concern for
what effect development of the property would have on the wetlands and
drainage in his area since the property drains into the wetlands on the west
side of Selva Marina Drive. He believed the Mayport area needed the
- - economic opportunity afforded by the proposed development more than the
~" `M City of Atlantic Beach.
Mary Lee Heaton of 1601 Selva Marina Drive also opposed the
~"' annexation of the property due to increased traffic. She indicated that her
area was a neighborhood community with pedestrians, bicyclists and
skateboarders regularly using the street. She believed development would
'"" bring truck traffic and dirt to her neighborhood.
Peter Sapia of 1655 Selva Marina Drive stated he needed the facts and
"'' figures relative to the proposed development before deciding if he was for
or against the project. He believed the Commission's decision should be
based on facts not on the wishes of a minority who attend the meetings. He
~" urged the Commissioners to consider all of the facts before making any
decision.
Michael Sheklin of 1985 Brista De Mar Circle stated that his experience
with the developer of the proposed project, (Item 8A) was unfavorable, and
he was opposed to the development.
Sharon Scholl of 2049 Selva Marina Drive read an excerpt from
Ordinance No. 65-88-18 which closed a portion of Old Sherry Drive, and
inquired if the closed street was given to the adjacent property owners.
,~,,, Ms. Scholl also provided copies of a USGS map showing the southeast
portion of the property to be wetlands and also provided photographs of the
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property. She believed the city should not make any decisions regarding the
"""' property until the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
made their determination concerning the wetlands.
!'~" Vivian Timmerman of 1830 Sevilla Boulevard, representing the Sevilla
Condominium owners' association, stated they were opposed to the
development.
Doug Speed of 1207 Seminole Road stated he was opposed to the
extension of the road and development because of the increased traffic and
the potential to create acut-through to Mayport Road. He recounted that
when Fleet Landing was proposed, he was against that project and thought
~ that the rear entrance from Fleet Landing, which is located on Selva Marina
Drive, was supposed to be used only as an emergency exit. He indicated
that the residents now use the exit on a regular basis and it was often used
~ for deliveries. Mr. Speed believed the Commissioners should not even
consider the project.
Harold Brodeur of 1965 Sevilla Boulevard West stated he would like to
have more details on the proposed development, such as the number of
houses, etc. He also expressed concern regarding increased traffic.
Jodi Theophelis of 457 Snapping Turtle West stated that her property
abutted the proposed development and given the choice she would prefer an
upscale residential development.
Thomas Grant of 1909 Selva Marina Drive stated that he bought his
property in a quiet residential neighborhood to raise a family and he would
like it to stay that way. Mr. Grant indicated that people already speed on
Selva Marina Drive and the development would bring increased traffic to
the area.
Mayor Meserve explained the annexation process and stated that at the
~* present, there was no access from the property into Atlantic Beach. He
further stated that the property could not be landlocked and the developer
would have to get access to the property from either Mayport Road or the
!""' City of Atlantic Beach. The Mayor further stated that it was his
understanding that ten of the twenty-seven acres were buildable and the
property was zoned at twenty units per acre, which could be applied against
~""' the entire parcel. He indicated that if the developer wanted to make a
presentation to the Commission, a public hearing would be held at that time
to answer questions. He indicated that the Commission had to consider
~"" what would be best for the entire, city and he assured those present that the
meeting would be well noticed and held at another location, if needed.
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Mayor Meserve called atwo-minute recess and reconvened the meeting at
8:00 p.m.
Special Recognition
Mayor Meserve read a Resolution from the Florida Association of City
Clerks (FACC) honoring Maureen King for her years of service as City
Clerk.
Resolution No. 04-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING MAUREEN KING FOR HER
YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER AND
AS THE CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY AND CITIZENS OF
ATLANTIC BEACH
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 04-08.
Mayor Meserve read the resolution and commended City Clerk King for the
responsible, professional and courteous manner she always conducted the
business of her office. The Mayor presented Mrs. King the framed
resolution and an engraved clock in appreciation for her work.
Mrs. King expressed gratitude for the honors and stated it was a privilege to
serve as City Clerk. She urged the Commissioners to select a replacement
for her position who would consider the position of City Clerk not just a
job, but also a career.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous Meeting
A. Action on Resolution No. 04-07 approving the lease of parking
space agreement for owners of Island Club Condominiums
Commissioner Waters suggested that action on this item be postponed to the
next meeting since Commissioner Parsons was absent and Mr. Curry of the
Island Club Condominiums homeowners association was unable to attend
the meeting.
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~ Motion: Defer action on Resolution No. 04-07 until the September 13,
2004 Regular Commission Meeting.
~„ Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
~,,, Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. City Manager's Follow-up Report
City Manager Hanson summarized his written report. A copy of the report
is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
In response to Mr. Speed's comments, Mayor Meserve stated that when
Fleet Landing was being developed, it was stated that Fleet Landing would
not be a cut through for traffic between Mayport Road and the Selva Marina
area. He indicated that it had always been intended that residents, as well as
police and fire vehicles would use the Selva Marina Drive entrance.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
Commissioners Beaver and Waters requested that Agenda Items 4A and 4E
respectively, be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
B. Award a contract to Walding Co. in the amount of $107,723.00
for drainage improvements at George and Dudly Streets (CDBG
project -Bid No. 0304-10) (City Manager)
C. Extend the contract with Brooks and Limbaugh Electric Co.,
Inc. for Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair for one
additional year at the current contract prices (Bid No. 0203-21)
(City Manager)
D. Extend the contract with Equitas Sewer Services, Inc. for Sewer
Cleaning and televising for one additional year at the current
contract prices (Bid No. 0203-14)(City Manager)
F. Award the contract to Control Design, Inc. for Lift Station
SCADA in the amount of $90,810.50 (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items B, C, D and F as presented.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
~ Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
~„ MOTION CARRIED
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A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report and
Building Activity Report for the month of July (City Manager)
Commissioner Beaver complimented Finance Director VanLiere and staff
for the well-written, monthly financial report. He believed the report would
very useful for keeping the Commissioners and citizens informed on the
financial status of the city.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item A as presented.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
E. Reject the sole bid received for Headworks Improvements at
Wastewater Plan #2 (Bid No. 0304-9)
Commissioner Waters inquired if staff thought that rebidding the project
would result in a lower price.
Utility Director Kaluzniak explained the project and indicated that two
contractors had prequalified, but only one had bid on the project. She
indicated that the cost would not be known until the project was rebid. City
Manager Hanson stated that the current bid price was too much for this type
of project.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item E as recommended.
"~ Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 04-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND
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THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 04-09.
Commissioner Simmons inquired if the Florida Department of
~,,, Transportation (FDOT) was responsible for maintenance of the grassy strip
between the sidewalk and curb on Atlantic Boulevard. She indicated that
the grass in that area had been replaced but looked dead.
Public Works Director Carper stated that the FDOT was responsible and he
had been informed that the grass would come back. He indicated that the
FDOT would replace any sod that died.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
±~" A. Ordinance No. 31-04-04 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE 1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE 2005
"'~' FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-
48, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE ADOPTING EVALUATION
AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE
!"~"' GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ESTABLISHING THE 2005 - 2015
FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR INTENT;
'~"" AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT; FINDINGS OF
CONSISTENCY; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Second reading and Adoption Public Hearing scheduled for September
'~ 13, 2004)
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and stated that the final
reading and public hearing for the ordinance would be September 13, 2004.
~ Commissioner Waters inquired concerning the map and Community
Development Director Doerr stated that the map previously given to the
Commissioners could be used and they would receive a final map at the next
~ meeting.
Mayor Meserve inquired concerning a small sliver-like parcel designated
~, Conservation lands near Fleet Landing. Community Development Director
Doerr indicated that it would be changed to medium density residential.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 31-04-04 on first reading.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 65-04-33 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY
OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
~ NUMBER 65-03-32, CHAPTER 19, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AS SET FORTH WITHIN THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SPECIFICALLY SECTION 19-1, INTERSECTIONS:
~ SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ZONES,
PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and stated that the final
reading and public hearing for the ordinance would be September 13, 2004.
Commissioner Beaver commented that currently there were numerous
properties that did not comply with the intersection sight distance
requirements of the ordinance and he inquired as to how it would be
monitored.
Community Development Director Doerr indicated that the requirements
would be monitored through the site plan review and permitting processes.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 65-04-33 on first reading.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
~"~' MOTION CARRIED
C. Ordinance No. 75-04-16 Introduction and First Reading
~'"' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY
OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21,
TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, AS SET FORTH WITHIN THE
~"" -CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE 75-04-16
PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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August 23 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 9
~,,, Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and stated that the final
reading and public hearing for the ordinance would be September 13, 2004.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 75-04-16 on first reading.
Commissioner Waters inquired concerning prohibiting overnight parking of
~,., vehicles in public parks. City Manager Hanson responded that it was
covered in current ordinances.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Discussion and possible action related to proposed development
site within the City of Jacksonville, which is contiguous to the
!~"" City of Atlantic Beach (north of the Fleet Landing PUD and
west of the Ocean Walk PUD)
This item was taken out of sequence and discussed earlier in the meeting.
No action was taken.
'" Commissioner Beaver suggested staff investigate land locked property,
drainage and wetlands, and what the City of Jacksonville zoning would
allow to be built on the property.
B. Authorize the City Manager to serve as interim City Clerk until
a new City Clerk is appointed
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to serve as interim City Clerk
until a new City Clerk is appointed.
Mayor Meserve briefly explained the request and indicated the City
Commission would take an active roll in the selection of the new City
Clerk.
~ Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Beaver, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
~„ Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
9. City Manager
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s A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Hanson commented on each item of his written report. A
~„ copy of the report is attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment B.
~„ City Manager Hanson also reported that the palm tree located in front of
Al's Pizza, which was damaged during a recent storm, would be replaced as
soon as one could be obtained.
Hurricane ,Charley
Chief Thompson reported that he had accompanied five Atlantic Beach
police officers on a trip to Wachula in Hardee County in response to the
mutual aid request from counties in southwest Florida hard hit by the
~• hurricane. Chief Thompson displayed photographs of the devastation and
commented on the hardships facing the residents.
Mayor Meserve inquired if there was a central clearinghouse to find out
what items were needed. Chief Thompson believed the American Red
Cross was the best agency to contact for distribution of needed items. He
also suggested contacting the Emergency Operation Center for more
information.
City Manager Hanson also commented on the following:
• Johnston Island development should be back on the agenda for the
September 13th meeting.
• The city will soon be able to accept credit card payments for utility
payments.
• Reminded the Commissioners that the reception honoring the city's
~' volunteers would be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th at the
Sea Turtle Inn.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
City Attorney
City Attorney Jensen stated that he had worked with City Clerk King for
more than sixteen years and would greatly miss her presence in the office.
He extended his best wishes for a happy retirement.
August 23 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 11
City Clerk King
City Clerk King read, with humor, a list of the top ten things she would
miss from her days serving as City Clerk.
Commissioner Beaver
• Reported on the damage he witnessed in Central and South Florida
caused by Hurricane Charley and reminded everyone to take evacuation
orders seriously.
• Commended Maureen King for her work as City Clerk.
Commissioner Simmons
• Commented that the palm tree that fell down in front of Al's Pizza was
hit by a car earlier in the year and inquired if the accident contributed to
its demise.
• Stated that she had worked with City Clerk King as a Community
Activist, a Candidate and as a Commissioner, and thanked her for all of
her wisdom, expertise and assistance with the paperwork when she was
a candidate.
Mayor Meserve
• Inquired on grading the city's emergency preparedness efforts during
,Hurricane Charley and requested Chief Thompson's comments. Chief
Thompson replied that good decisions were made, but the city also got
lucky in that the storm shifted to the southeast. He indicated that
Department Heads would be meeting during the week to discuss what
worked and what could have been done better.
'"~ Chief Thompson indicated that he had contacted the local EOC and
encouraged them to go South Florida to find out what worked as far as
coordination. He indicated that his personal time spent in Wachula
"~ provided a learning experience for what worked and did not work.
Mayor Meserve inquired if recovery operations could be planned. Chief
Thompson responded that there was a plan, but the city must remain
flexible and be able to adjust and adapt as the recovery progresses.
Commissioner Beaver commented that tree clearing and reinstalling
power lines were priorities and these efforts were coordinated through
the local EOC.
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Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
'~ adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
~"" John Meserve, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Jim Hanson
Interim Municipal Clerk