Item 1B - 10-3-15 Town Hall MinutesIn attendance:
Atlantic Beach Town Hall Meeting
Monday, October 3, 2015
Commission Chamber
Mayor Carolyn Woods
Commissioner Mark Beckenbach
Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty
Commissioner Jimmy Hill
Also in attendance:
City Manager Nelson VanLiere
Public Works Director Doug Layton
Assistant Public Works Director Scott Williams
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mayor Woods.
AGENDA ITEM #IB
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Doug Layton began discussion with citizens about the plans to improve the Seminole Road
drainage from Atlantic Blvd. to 5 points. Citizens offered insight and concerns.
Mr. Layton explained the main goals of the project were to replace old, aging and failing
drainage and water pipes. The secondary goals were beautification and pedestrian and bicycle
safety. Commissioner Hill explained that pedestrian and bicycle safety has been a primary goal
of the City for a number of years.
Discussion ensued regarding problems with speeding along Seminole Road and other arteries in
the City.
Mr. Layton discussed the list of original concerns with the project and explained how they had
all been addressed. He further explained the logistics of the construction process and the
time line.
Commissioner Beckenbach asked Mr. Layton to describe the improvements being made at the
intersection of Atlantic Blvd. and Seminole Road that will help the local businesses.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Carolyn Woods
Mayor/Presiding Officer