AgendaCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
September 28, 2015 -6:30 PM
AGENDA
Call to order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
Public Hearings on Final Millage and Operating Budget
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A. Public Hearing on adopting Resolution No. 15-08 for the Millage Rate
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA LEVYING THE AD VALOREM
PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; STATING THE PERCENTAGE BY WHICH THE MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED
EXCEEDS THE ROLLED-BACK RATE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Public Hearings and Final Reading on Adopting Ordinance No. 20-15-132 establishing the
Operating Budget for fiscal year 2015/2016.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2016.
A. Approve the minutes of the Commission Meeting of September 14, 2015.
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. Public Hearing -Request for a waiver from City Code Section 19-7 Driveway Limitations
to Allow a Circular Driveway at 2349 W. Ocean Forest Drive.
B. Public Hearing-15-CGTA-1060 and 15-CGTA-1061-Amending the text of the
Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map related to Atlantic Beach Country Club
Annexation.
C. Renewal of Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance.
D. LIUNA Local630 "Blue Collar" Union Contract extension.
E. Coastal Florida PBA Negotiations 2015-2018 Contract.
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. Declare list of property as surplus so that it may be disposed of in the most beneficial way
to the City.
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new one-year agreement with Langton and
Associates, with the same terms and conditions as contained in the current agreement.
C. Extend the annual contract for landscape maintenance of Atlantic Blvd. Medians, Town
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Center, Mayport Rd. Flyover Areas, Mayport Road Medians, City Parks and Common
Areas to R&D Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for one year at the current prices (Bid No.
1011-24).
5. Committee Reports
None.
6. Action on Resolutions
None.
7. Action on Ordinances
None.
8. Miscellaneous Business (Discussion only)
A. Request for a waiver from City Code Section 19-7 Driveway Limitations to Allow a
Circular Driveway at 1822 Seminole Road.
B. Cloisters South Gate Opening.
C. 1oth Street Parking.
D. Proposed Resolution on Banning Fracking Statewide.
9. City Manager
A. 90-Day Calendar (October through December 2015).
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjourn
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Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each agenda item. However, the City
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 5:00PM, Friday, September 25, 2015.
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WELCOME
To the Atlantic Beach City Commission Meeting
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making the best decisions for the citizens who we are here to serve.
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each other.
RESPECT
Refrain from putdowns, criticism and personal attacks
Encourage others to state their views
Support each other, even if you don't agree
Practice active listening
Express yourself assertively, not aggressively, not submissively
Collaborate, do not compete or collude
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