Agenda Item 1B- Draft Minutes- Commission Workshop 3-9-15MINUTES OF WORKSHOP OF
AGENDA ITEM# 1B
MARCH 23, 2015
ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD ON MARCH 9, 2015
PRESENT:
ALSO:
Call to order.
Mayor Carolyn Woods
Mayor Pro Tern Mark Beckenbach
Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty
Commissioner Jimmy Hill (an·ived 5:10p.m.)
Commissioner Maria Mark
Nelson VanLiere, City Manager
Rich Komando, City Attorney
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
Nancy E. Bailey, Recording Secretary
Mayor Woods called the meeting to order at 5:03p.m. in the Commission Chamber.
1. Courtesy ofthe Floor
Mayor Woods opened the Comiesy of the Floor to Visitors. She welcomed the audience and explained
the process for public comments.
Chris Jorgensen, 92 W. 3rd St., addressed the annexation and his concerns related to redistricting.
Jeff Montanye, 334 11th St., addressed district voting stating he would like to be able to vote for
everyone on the Commission.
No one else spoke, so Mayor Woods closed the Comiesy of the Floor to Visitors.
2. Discussion of Remaining Proposed Charter Amendments Recommended by the Charter
Review Committee beginning with Article IX, Section 43.
The Commission picked up the discussion at Article IX, Section 43. Mr. Komando explained the
reasons the Committee suggested the change to use the Duval County Canvassing Board and why it is
necessary for the Canvassing Board to meet downtown. Discussion ensued and no consensus was
reached. Mayor Woods stated they would revisit this item.
Article X Section 44 City Attorney Komando explained this is the ability to recall any action by the
Commission and it is brought before the Commission and the Commission has the oppmiunity to
reverse their prior decision, but if that doesn't happen then it goes to a ballot. Commissioner Mark
stated she believes 10% is too low but would go with 15% or 20%; Commissioner Hill stated 15%;
Commissioner Beckenbach stated 17-17.5%; Mayor Woods stated 20%; Commissioner Daugherty
stated 15%. Discussion ensued and the consensus was to put it on the ballot but no consensus was
reached on the percentage.
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MARCH 23, 2015
Article X Section 45/47/51 -Discussion ensued on each of these recommendations but a final
consensus was not reached. Commissioner Mark asked if they shorten the time from one year to six
months does that give enough time to set up a special election. Mr. Komando clarified that she is asking
if it had to go to a special election, how much time does that process take. City Clerk Bmile stated she
does not know. Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Woods directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to research the questions concerning the
canvassing board and the timing of the elections, etc. The next workshop to continue the discussion is
scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30-8:00 and April13 at 5:00, if needed.
Adjournment
There being no fmiher discussion by the City Commission, Mayor Woods declared the meeting
adjourned at 6:16p.m.
ATTEST
Donna L. Bmile, CMC
City Clerk
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Carolyn Woods
Mayor/Presiding Officer