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Draft Min 10-11-04 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2004 CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD Attendance IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Meserve City Attorney Alan C. Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver City Clerk Donna L. Bussey Commissioner Paul B. Parsons Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III ABSENT: City Manager Jim Hanson 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 September 27, 2004 ~• Commissioner Simmons requested that Page 7, Paragraph 3 be amended to include additional discussion as indicated in a prepared amendment distributed to the Commissioners. Motion: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2004 as amended. (A copy of the amendment is attached to the minutes). Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters Votes: Aye: 5-Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors '"' Steven Hannan of 345 20`h Street inquired concerning the status of the proposed development to be located north of Fleet Landing. Mayor Meserve responded that no action was taken and the developer was "'" informed the Commission would hold a public meeting when specific plans were submitted to the city for review. The Mayor indicated that the owner of the property had not contacted the city since the initial inquiry. ~* October 11, 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pate 2 Pat Pillmore of 995 Camelia Street thanked the Commissioners for providing storm information to the residents during the recent humcanes. She indicated that since the storms, mosquitoes had become prevalent and annoying. Ms. Pillmore complained concerning the slow response of the City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control to requests for spraying and inquired if the city or beach cities would consider purchasing a truck for spraying. Mayor Meserve agreed that the mosquitoes were a problem and indicated he would speak with the City Manager concerning increasing the city's program for spraying ditches and open water. J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive thanked the Commissioners for the ~'"' improvements to the ditch located behind the Post Office, which included a .bulkhead, landscaping and new sidewalk. He also commented that too much money was being spent on consultants while worthwhile projects, ~" such as making Howell Park handicapped accessible, were ignored. Mr. Marchioli also requested that something be done concerning the mosquito problem. Recognition of Richard A. Presentation of plaque recognizing Richard Mann's Years of Mann's Years of Service on the Code Enforcement Board Service on the Code Enforcement Board Mayor Meserve presented Mr. Mann a plaque honoring his nine years of service on the Code Enforcement Board and thanked him for his dedication. Mr. Mann thanked the Commissioners and stated it was a pleasure and ~, honor to serve the city. He indicated his work on the board was a meaningful experience and it was hard to believe that nine years had gone by. Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting from Previous Meeting City Manager's Follow-up Report Beach Renourishment and Hurricane Follow-up Mayor Meserve commented on each item of the City Manager's report which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A. Mayor Meserve indicated that the city met with U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw to discuss supplemental funding for beach renourishment, and he indicated his support for the program. Mayor Meserve expressed concern if the city did not received beach renourishment by next year, two northeasters could do significant damage to the remaining dune system. October 11, 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 3 The Mayor praised the efforts of city crews during the two recent hurricanes and thanked them for their dedication to keeping the city operational. Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda A. Acknowledge receipt of Building Department Monthly Report for September, Report of New Occupational Licenses issued in September and Public Works and Utility Departments Monthly Report (City Manager) B. -Rebid of Annual Contract for Lawn Maintenance of City Parks (Bid No. 0304-22) (City Manager) C. Extend Control Design, Inc. contract for Lift Station SCADA to include nine additional lift stations at a cost of $49,995.00 (City Manager) Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A, through C as presented. There was no discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons Votes: Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports There were no Committee Reports Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions There was no action on Resolutions. Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances A. Ordinance No. 75-04-17 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, SECTIONS 21-17(G)(2) AND 21-31(H) TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF FINE TO BE ASSESSED FOR ILLEGAL PARKING IN DESIGNATED ADA ACCESSIBILITY PARKING SPACES, ADOPTING ORDINANCE 75-04-17, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The Mayor read the ordinance by title only. ~^ ,~ October 11 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Paae 4 Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 75-04-17 on final reading. Mayor Meserve explained that the ordinance corrected the amount of fine to be assessed for illegal parking in ADA accessibility parking spaces. Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing. No one spoke and he closed the public hearing. There was no discussion. Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters Votes: """ Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED B. Ordinance No. 20-04-67 Introduction and First Reading ORDINANCE N0.20-04-67 AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-04-67 on first reading. It was announced that the public hearing and final reading of the ordinance would be October 25, 2004. Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters Votes: Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve Nay.: 0 MOTION CARRIED Miscellaneous Business 8. Miscellaneous Business A. Request from the 10th Street Beach Access Committee for matching funds totaling $2,500 for improvements at the 10tH Street Beach Access (City Manager) Motion: Approve request from the 10th Street Beach Access Committee for matching funds totaling $2,500 for improvements at the lOt Street Beach Access. Mr. John Goodling of 149 10th Street, representing the 10`h Street Beach Access Committee, presented a slide show illustrating the proposed October 11, 2004 REGULAR CONINIISSION MEETING Pace 5 improvements to the access, which included brick pavers, a sea shell collection area, landscape plants, car stops and imgation. Mr. Goodling reported that the cost for the project was approximately $8,000, depending on the cost of the landscape plants. He stated that funds would be raised from selling signature pavers at $50 per paver, with profits of $37.50 for each one sold. He indicated commitments to purchase 60 pavers had been received, as well as a donation of $1,000. Mr. Goodling thanked Parks and Recreation Director Johnson and the City Gardener, Alex Hawkins, for their valuable input. Commissions Waters thanked Mr. Goodling for the presentation and indicated the proposed improvements would provide a beautiful asset to the city. '"' Mayor Meserve inquired concerning the rusty bicycle rack located at the access. Mr. Goodling stated he had spoken with Parks and Recreation Director Johnson and was informed a new bicycle rack would be provided ~"' by the city for the site. Mayor Meserve inquired if a shower would be provided for the site. A "~" discussion of the new vandal proof showers ensued, and Parks and Recreation Director Johnson indicated that one could be provided for the access. It was the consensus of the Commission that irrigation and a shower be provided for the site. Commissioner Parsons inquired if the 10`h Street Beach Access Committee met all of the city's criteria for receipt of the $2,500 in matching funds. Mr. Johnson indicated they were eligible for the matching funds. Moved by Simmons, seconded by Parsons Votes: ~„ Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED B. Approval of the Loca1630, White Collar Union Contract for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 (City Manager) Motion: Approve of the Local 630, White Collar Union Contract for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. There was no discussion. «. ' October 11, 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 6 ~, Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters Votes: Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve ,~, Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED ' C. Approval of the Local 630, Blue Collar Union Contract for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 (City Manager) Motion: Approve of the Local 630, Blue Collar Union Contract for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. There was no discussion. ~ Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons Votes: Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve *" Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED 9. City Manager A. City Manager's Report There was no report. "° Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City City Commissioners Attorney City Attorney '~ A. .Florida Beach and Shore Preservation Association Conference Report (Comm. Parsons) Commissioner Parsons reported that Public Works Director Rick Carper and he attended the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association ~ annual conference on Marco Island and Mr. Carper would provide an overview of the materials covered at the conference. A copy of his report is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B, Funding for Duval County beach renourishment was discussed in detail. Public Works Director Carper indicated that he was informed that if approved tomorrow, $84M in Federal Emergency Funding would be available for beach renourishment in the southeast. It was thought this would provide enough funds to Florida for restoration of the' beaches to before Hurricane Jeanne levels. It was pointed out that beach renourishment was no longer a function of the Corps of Engineers and the October 11, 2004 REGULAR COlYLN1ISSION 1VIEETING Page 7 Jacksonville renourishment project had no official status with them. Mr. Carper indicated that Kevin Bodge of Olsen and Associates estimated the cost for Duval County Beach Renourishment to be $9.SM before the ~,,, hurricanes and at $12M after Hurricane Jeanne. It was noted that Duval County had not been placed on the FDEP list as a casualty of the humcanes and consequently would not be eligible for funding from them. Mr. Carper ~„ also noted that the city would not be eligible for FEMA emergency funding if the city was involved in an on-going Corps of Engineers project. ~,,, Commissioner Waters inquired concerning Corps contract for beach renourishment and the jetties' influence on beach erosion: Mr. Carper indicated that the initial renourishment occurred in 1976. However, the Corps was careful to never tie the city's beach renourishment with the Federal Aid to Navigation (construction of the jetties). Discussion of Kevin Bodge's duties ensued. It was pointed out that Mr. Bodge was hired on an as-needed basis to represent both Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach in matters concerning beach renourishment. It was also pointed out that City of Jacksonville had agreed to reimburse the city for his fees, but lost the paperwork and did not know where it was. ~""'" Mr. Carper indicated that the Corps was expected to take the lead for funding beach renourishment, but was not pushing for the funding. Commissioner Parsons recapped the findings of a meeting held the previous '~" Friday at the beach with Jacksonville Council President, Elaine Brown, Jacksonville Council Member Art Graham, State Representative Don Davis, Representative Ander Crenshaw's Aide, City Manager Hanson, and Public '~" Works Director Carper and indicated that it was the consensus of those present that funding for beach renourishment was an on-going issue and should be pursued. Commissioner Parsons and Public Works Director Carper recommended that the Commission consider appointing a committee to bring attention to the funding issue. Commissioner Beaver suggested that Kevin Bodge serve on the committee. Discussion ensued. Mayor Meserve stated he would like to appoint Commissioner Parsons to serve as a Commissioner representative on the ad hoc committee, and indicated that he had spoken with Jacksonville Council President Elaine Brown who agreed to serve on the committee and be apro-activist for beach renourishment from the county's viewpoint. ~„ Commissioner Simmons believed funding for beach renourishment had been stalled in Mayor Peyton's office and reported that Jacksonville Beach City Manager Forbes indicated a desire for the beach communities to hire „~ Mr. Bodge, on the local beach level, to take a more active role to obtain funding from Jacksonville. Mayor Meserve agreed and suggested that ~" October 11 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 8 Commissioners Parsons and Simmons, meet with Elaine Brown, and Steve Diebenow, to set up a meeting and move forward with a plan to obtain funding for beach renourishment within the next year. Commissioner Beaver inquired concerning the agreement with the Corps and the City of Jacksonville for beach renourishment. Mayor Meserve explained the fifty-year agreement and indicated that funding was never included with the agreement. He believed the city should take the federal government to court if it ever decided to get out of the beach renourishment program due to the jetties preventing the natural migration of sand to Atlantic Beach. Commissioner Simmons • Reported that a large amount of seaweed had washed up on the beach ~+* and was beginning to smell. She suggested some of it might be retained on the beach as a mechanism to capture blowing sand. • Stated she received a call concerning the City of Jacksonville referendum for a charter change relative to zero tolerance for litter and inquired as to what action the city was taking on this matter. Mayor Meserve believed it was a matter for the City Attorney to address. The Mayor explained that the issue was that the change would affect the entire county, including the beach cities that have their own litter ordinances, and if a fine was levied, who collects the fine. The Mayor further indicated the change was written so that each beach city would have to vote for the change, as well as each city government. Commissioner Simmons expressed concern that the city might lose out ~• on regular litter pick-ups on Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road if it did not support the change. She indicated that Jacksonville Council ~ Member Graham was going to introduce an amendment to opt out the beach cities the following evening. Mayor Meserve requested that the City Attorney research the proposed change to determine if a precedent would be set relative to Home Rule and the proposed Jacksonville Charter change and get back with him by noon the following day. Mayor Meserve indicated he would make some calls and speak with the City Manager in the morning to decide the city's position on this matter to relay to Council Member Art Graham. Commissioner Waters • Thanked the Mayor for the letters written to Senators Graham and Nelson concerning beach renourishment. October 11 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 9 ~,,, • Commented on information he received from Council Member Art Graham concerning an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal relative to the beach cities not participating in Super Bowl events. Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. John Meserve, Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: Donna L. Bussey Municipal Clerk ~*