12-14-15 Agenda PacketCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 14, 2015-6:30PM
AGENDA
Invocation and pledge to the flag
Call to order
1. A.
B.
c.
Approve the minutes of the Commission Meeting of November 23, 2015.
Approve the minutes of the Commission Workshop ofNovember 23,2015.
Approve the minutes of the Special Called Commission Meeting of December 1, 2015.
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. Mayor Pro Tern Appointment. (Mayor Reeves)
B. Creation of a CRA Technical Advisory Committee and Appointment of Members.
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 the Public Works Projects Status Report as of December 1, 2015
and the Financial Report for October 2015.
B. Approve the award of Bid No. 1516-04-Utility Contractor, Annual Service Contract to
Limbaugh Electric and B&G Refrigeration.
5. Committee Reports
A. Appointments to the Community Development Board
B. Appointment to the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
6. Action on Resolutions
None.
7. Action on Ordinances
A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-15-135-Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR AMENDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BUDGET
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Miscellaneous Business (Discussion only)
A. Request for use by exception (15-UBEX-1069) to permit establishments for heavy
automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, motorcycles,
etc. within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District at 325 Mealy
Drive.
B. Bennett Prope1iy Discussion.
9. City Manager
A. 90-Day Calendar (January 2016 through March 2016).
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
Adjournment
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However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the
agenda.
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disabilities needing special accommodation to pmiicipate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by 5:00PM,
Friday, December 11, 2015.
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 23,2015
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Mitchell E. Reeves
Commissioner Jimmy Hill
Commissioner John Stinson
Commissioner M. Blythe Waters
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
City Attorney Rich Komando
City Manager Nelson VanLiere
City Clerk Donna Bartle
Recording Secretary N arrey E. Bailey
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Mayor Reeves welcomed the audience and explained the process for distributing information during public
comments.
Invocation and pledge to the flag
Bishop Percy Golden gave the Invocation, followed by Clarence Hill, past National Commander of the
American Legion, leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Bartle called the roll.
Call to Order:
Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
A. Approve the minutes of the Commission Meeting ofNovember 9, 2015.
Mayor Reeves asked for a motion to approve the minutes.
Motion: Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2015.
Moved by Hill, Seconded Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
Mayor Reeves opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He explained the process for public comments.
Jonathan Daugherty, 830 Hibiscus Street, stated he turned in his resignation today (which is attached and
made part of this Official Record as Attachment A), explaining to the audience his reasons. He thanked the
citizens for their support. He further addressed the Commission stating he believes the Marsh is one of the
biggest assets to his neighborhood and encouraged the Commission to continue working on the Marsh,
pedestrian safety and the CRA. He suggested Mike Townsend be considered as his replacement. Mayor
Reeves stated they wish him nothing but the best with his new wife and new life.
Theresa Flores, 233 Belvedere St., congratulated Mr. Stinson, Mr. Reeves and Ms. Waters. She discussed
the Seminole Road project, stating it started almost 2 years ago and is still in progress. She stated she saw no
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standing water on Seminole but did hear about flooding elsewhere. She stated with Seminole Road not
needing stormwater fixing, that money needs to be reevaluated and spent elsewhere where it can do the best
good. She stated they don't need an 8-foot ped path. She further stated they need to evaluate the Public
Works Department and the Public Works Director.
Barry Adeeb, 501 Atlantic Blvd., wished good luck to Mr. Reeves, Mr. Stinson and Ms. Waters. He spoke
in support of the Beach Diner and against the Gate Petroleum. He also announced the lawsuit was dismissed
today so it is in the Commission's hands now.
Chris White, 3520 Bay Island Circle, Jacksonville Beach, spoke in support of the Beach Diner,
Glenn Shuck, 104 Sylvan Drive, spoke against the Gate Gas Station.
Betsy Cosgrove, 116 Poinsettia St., spoke against the Gate Gas Station, giVmg a slide presentation
supporting her key points. She also gave a copy of her presentation to the Commission.
Paul Eakin, 599 Atlantic Blvd., spoke against the Gate Gas Station.
Mrs. Daniel Shaughnessy, 168 Ocean Walk South, related to the Gate issue, she stated she was told by
more than one member of the last Commission that they didn't know if it is a good idea but they were advised
by staff that there is really nothing they can do about it. She stated they are duly elected by the citizens which
means they sit there to do the right thing by the citizens, because they are the only ones who have
accountability to them; the staff does not. She stated staff is there to advise them but ultimately she believes
it is up to the Commission to make these hard calls. She stated there are several things they can do; they can
call a Special Called Meeting regarding this issue and they can ask people to come forward with facts,
figures, etc. She stated they can use their knowledgeable citizens in the community to educate them; they can
ask the Community Development Board to look at this and advise them. She stated they, as Conunissioners,
are entitled to have a review and look carefully at every single item they want to; no one can tell them that
they cannot do that. She stated they may say it is not required, but they can't tell them they can't do it.
Mike Borno, 223 Ocean Forest Drive, regarding the issues that keep arising between Beach Diner and Gate,
he stated they need to deal with the facts, not emotion regarding this issue. He requested that the
Commission seriously think about tasking the staff to give them a good factual report, gamer facts from both
the Beach Diner and Gate, get a good package and send it to the Community Development Board and then
retain the privilege of being the final decision makers. He stated they can negotiate this whole issue based on
facts and find the common ground.
John November 271 East Coast Drive, speaking as the attorney for the Bennetts, spoke in favor of the
purchase of the Bennett property as an access to the marsh.
Jeff Wight, 1855 Sherry DriveN., spoke in support of the Tideviews project.
Ross Weel{S, 380 8th Street, spoke in support of the Beach Diner and against the Gate station.
Chris Jorgensen, 92 W. 3rd St., thanked the Mayor in the handling of Carolyn Woods at the last meeting.
Spoke in favor of the Gate station. Thanked Chief Deal for getting DOT to fix the hole in the road. Spoke in
favor ofthe 5 minutes for speakers.
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Michael Townsend, 1101 Shadow Court, introduced himself stating he would be interested in filling the
chair vacated by Commissioner Daugherty. He explained his background to the Commission. He stated he is
up for the challenge. He also asked that everyone keep in mind the family on 1oth, whose house just burned.
Twila Renee Urquhart, 350 Skate Rd., addressed the flood, stating her house flooded and she was asking
the City for help. She further stated she believes there should be a lawsuit against Ace Hardware because
they made the retention pond smaller causing the flooding.
Andrew Urquhart, 350 Skate Rd. stated he wants the City to address the flooding problem on Skate,
Cavalla, and Aquatic Gardens which he believes is due to Ace Hardware blocking the retention pond. He
asked that the City look at the problem because Skate Road and Cavalla are flooding more than they ever
have.
Sandra Thomas, 355 Skate Rd., addressed the flooding on Skate Road, stating although it didn't go in her
house, all of her neighbors lost everything and asked the City to look into the situation.
Carol Rodenbaugh, 398 Skate Rd, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She addressed the park in the
Marsh stating she believes it is a nice idea but it is another retention spot and may cause trouble. She stated
she doesn't see why they need so many pumps at one gas station. She also addressed the flood stating she
believes they aren't cleaning out their ditch in the back and they need to check the culverts.
Jordan Northup, 414 Oceanwalk DriveN., stated he believes the Tideviews project is a strong project and
believes this will increase the value of the homes in the area and will get more people out there.
Atul Patel, 12949 Huntley Manor Drive, Jacksonville, addressed the sign waiver and the traffic at his
station at Sailfish and Atlantic. He stated the traffic would also be bad at the Gate gas station.
No one else from the audience spoke, so Mayor Reeves closed the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
Mayor Reeves recessed the meeting at 7:57pm. He reconvened the meeting at 8:05pm.
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. Public Hearing-Sign Waiver (715 Atlantic Boulevard).
Building and Zoning Director Jeremy Hubsch explained the sign waiver, explaining the line of sight issues at
Sailfish and Atlantic. He showed a slide of the street view showing what the line of sight is at this location
and the action to be taken. He asked the applicant to address the Commission.
The applicant, Atul Patel, 12949 Huntley Manor Drive, Jacksonville, explained the reason for their
request.
Mayor Reeves opened the Public Hearing. No one from the audience spoke so he closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Approve the waiver as requested by the applicant (with the condition added that staff and
owner agree to appropriate amount of shrub removal).
Moved by Hill, Seconded by Reeves
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Commissioner Hill asked that Mr. Hubsch show the slides of the signs again, stating the monument sign
blocks the line of site. He stated the 18 ft. sign as requested allows a gap of space, which is why he would
approve it. Commissioner Waters stated without a change in landscaping the sign, as proposed, does not
provide a line of sight and answer Commissioner Hill's concern. She stated she believes it would be
premature to approve this if his goal is to improve line of sight and this doesn't improve line of sight.
Commissioner Hill asked the petitioner if he would be willing to do landscaping changes if he gets his
petition. Mr. Patel stated they are willing to change the landscaping and believes it makes a lot of sense.
Commissioner Waters also expressed concern that there are also issues regarding landscaping and if they
change the landscaping to answer the issue of line of sight, are they then out of Code with the landscaping
because that would have to come back as a variance (waiver) as well. She stated our Code is designed to
create a scale that doesn't dominate the landscape, which this does. She asked how the variance (waiver)
doesn't go against the point of the Code. Discussion ensued.
Chief Deal stated they have valid points that signs lower to the ground block any opportunity to see
pedestrians approaching a crosswalk. He answered questions from the Commission.
Mr. Hubsch stated they would have to have a landscape buffer on the parking area but believes they could
scale back to those businesses to the northernmost point of the sign to create a visual sight line under the sign
and still be in compliance with the landscape code. He answered questions fi:om the Commission.
Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Stinson stated he doesn't believe the owner demonstrated why they want the variance (waiver)
and asked what the burden is. Mr. Patel explained the first thing you see when you pass a gas station is the
price sign, which is the key to doing business with them and driving 35-40 mph and trying to make a last
minute break to stop, is hard to do, when having a lower sign at an intersection like at that location. He
agreed that if that sign can be clear on the bottom, it will be safer for everyone. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Hill stated he is willing to look at our Code regarding landscaping because they need a gap
underneath the signs; anytime they can make a clear line of sight, he believes it is a benefit to our residents.
Mayor Reeves agreed stating he still has concerns about Reed vs. Gilbert, Arizona and believes they need to
take a look at the signs to make sure they are in compliance with the federal ruling on that. He called for the
vote. Commissioner Hill asked Mr. Hubsch if there is a limit on the Lumina and asked if they can restrict the
amount of Lumina those digital points will put out. Mr. Patel stated his signage has the same Lumina they
are making all around the country.
Commissioner Stinson stated if they are going to approve this waiver request, would they not go ahead and
put in the requirement that the owner can do what he needs to with landscaping. Mayor Reeves stated to
make sure they all know what they are voting on, he asked Commissioner Hill to make a change to what he
wants to add to the motion. Commissioner Hill stated he believes the language should read, approve the
request for the sign as requested with the condition that staff and owner agree to appropriate amount
of shrub removal. He believes staff can work that issue out with the applicant. The applicant agreed to the
condition.
Roll Call Votes:
Aye: 3 -Hill, Stinson, Reeves
Nay: 1-Waters
MOTION CARRIED
B. COAB Community Redevelopment Area -Technical Advisory Committee.
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Mayor Reeves stated he wanted to defer this until the next meeting and asked for a motion.
Motion: Defer until December 14.
Moved by Hill, Seconded by Stinson
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Reeves stated he anticipated that Commissioner Daugherty's resignation was a possibility tonight and
therefore, according to our Charter, the Commission needs to elect an individual to fill the vacancy within 15
days. He stated they do not have a regular meeting scheduled within that time so they will need to schedule a
Special Meeting before December 8 to elect someone to take his place. He asked that applications be
submitted to the City Clerk by November 30. Discussion ensued about when to have a meeting.
Motion: Schedule a Special Meeting on December 1 at 6:30 pm.
Moved by Hill, Seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Discussion ensued about the application process and the deadlines. It was decided that the deadline would be
noon on November 30 to submit a resume and paperwork to demonstrate that they meet the reql.lirements in
the Charter.
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. Approve the execution of the Easement at 1964 Francis A venue by the City Manager for
recording by the City Clerk.
B. Award annual contracts for environmental laboratory services to Environmental Conservation
Laboratories, Inc., ALS Environmental and Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (RFP
No. 16-01).
C. Approve the award of Bid No. 1516-02-Annual Contract for Polymer to F01t Bend Services
at a cost of $1.10 per pound.
D. Approve the award of Bid No. 1415-07 "Utility Contractor, Annual Service Contract" to
Gruhn May, Inc.
Mayor Reeves pulled Item D. Commissioner Stinson pulled Item B.
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Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and C as read.
Moved by Waters, Seconded by Hill
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
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Related to Item B, Commissioner Stinson asked about the evaluation process to select these companies. Mr.
Layton explained the review process of the proposals.
Related to Item D, Mr. Layton stated the correct bid number is 1516-01.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items B and D, with the corrected bid number.
Moved by Hill, Seconded by Stinson
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
5. Committee Reports
A. Appointment to fill the vacancy on the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees.
Finance Director Russell Caffey explained that, at the November 12, 2015 meeting, the General Employees'
Pension Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Jim Griffiths as the fifth board member to serve on
the Pension Board.
Motion: Appoint James R Griffiths to fill the fifth seat on the General Employees' Pension Board of
Trustees beginning November 24, 2015 and ending November 23, 2019.
Moved by Hill, Seconded by Waters
Commissioner Hill asked Mr. Caffey to give Mr. Griffiths' background, which he did.
Jim Griffiths, 2255 Oceanwalk Dr. W., stated he wanted to get involved and believes he can contribute in a
positive way.
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
6. Action on Resolutions
None.
7. Action on Ordinances
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A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-15-135-Introduction and First Reading
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR AMENDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FOR INCREASED RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Bartle read the Ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-15-135 as read.
Moved by Stinson, Seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. Miscellaneous Business (Discussion only)
A. Bennett Property.
Mayor Reeves stated, at the last meeting, they did not have a chance to share their views and asked if anyone
wanted to discuss it.
Commissioner Hill stated he is concerned about pulling a house off of the tax roll, but they won't have this
opportunity again. He stated he sees real value in both sides of this. He stated if they move forward with
this, it needs to be the spark that makes that park usable.
Commissioner Waters stated they want to see that park used more and part of the point of acquiring the
property would be to improve use, which improves safety. She stated as parks and green space improves,
property values rise, so while they may be pulling a home off the tax rolls, if they are improving the value of
homes in the area they may see an actual increase in tax revenue.
Commissioner Stinson stated if they are going to complete this transaction, they have to have a plan for what
they are going to do with it.
Mayor Reeves stated a City has to plan for the future regarding what the cost is to the taxpayers. His concern
is that we own the pumping station there and they could put a path through there, so if it is just going to be
used for a path to go into the park, the City already owns that. He stated he would like to get direction from
the City Manager to see what we are going to do with it and how much is it going to cost in the future. He
asked the City Manager what his feelings are about this property. He stated his recommendation would be to
take the house down; it is not built to be a community center, is not ADA, doesn't have parking, and the
rooms are small.
Discussion ensued.
The Mayor directed the City Manager to see what they can do on buying the property and bring a report back
to the December 14, 2015 meeting.
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9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report.
• 90-Day Calendar (December 2015 through February 2016)
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Mr. VanLiere reported there will be a Special Called meeting on December 1 and a Town Hall meeting on
January 9.
He reported on the survey markers on Sherry Drive and Seminole Road, stating they are surveying for the
Safe Routes to School designing project.
He gave a summary report of the issues around the City from the flooding. He stated the system appeared to
handle the water as best as it was designed to. He stated there was nothing in the way keeping it from doing
what it was supposed to do, other than there was just too much water for it to handle. He stated our options
are that there is nothing broken that we need to fix, other than if we want to try to enlarge our system
somehow by doing stmmwater projects, etc. Discussion ensued.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
City Clerk Bartle
• Reminded everyone that the Agenda items for December 14 are due this Wednesday.
City Attorney Komando
• Stated there was an opinion in the Beaches Leader that was attributed to him and although he has
forwarded the Commission his response, he wanted to let the public know that his legal opinion is that
our Charter does require each Commissioner to live in his/her own district and merely paying utilities
or having a house doesn't satisfy that requirement.
• Stated, as we are accepting applications for that vacant seat, he asked that we put that announcement
on City's website and also notify the Times Union and Beaches Leader. City Clerk Bartle asked that
he work with her to assure she has the requirements right.
Commissioner Waters
• Stated she believes it is a good idea to have a coordinated effort with local organizations for the
benefit of the citizens regarding the flooding damage.
• Thanked Chief Deal and the police force for making her neighborhood one drug dealing house safer.
Commissioner Hill
• Related to the CRA workshop earlier this evening, he wants to keep the Commission focused on the
possibility that they have to look at the process repeatedly to make sure it is a fit for us.
• Regarding the Gate station, one side or the other is going to drag the City into a lawsuit no matter
which side they take and he has to figure out which one they think they can win.
• Stated he is getting lot of calls about the Safe Routes surveying and believes an information type
workshop ahead of it would be helpful for a lot of citizens. Mr. Layton stated they put flyers out on
every door along the path so they would know it was just surveying and construction would not start
for a while. He stated DOT has delayed the start of construction until July 2017 based on their
budget. He stated the prior Commission budgeted money for a public meeting that will occur in about
3 months so the citizens can understand what is plmmed. He stated there will be a second meeting a
couple of weeks later with the Commission for them to make decisions and give staff guidance, etc.
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Commissioner Stinson
• Commended City employees for handling the rainfall event.
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• Stated he would like to learn more about the Code Red notification system, i.e. how it is used and
when the City uses it.
• As one of the speakers said today, we are going to spend $1.6 million on Seminole Road but we have
homes under water. He wants to make sure that is the right priority.
• Complimented Chief Deal on the raid, stating they did an incredible job. He stated he believes the
City should issue a Proclamation to every officer involved.
• Stated they need to have confidence and tmst in the people that we have working here and understand
they are trying to do the best they can and are making sure our Codes are applied fairly to all pa1iies
that are trying to do anything in the City.
• Stated he is working on the election cycle; he doesn't understand why our cycle is off from everybody
else.
• Addressed the Cloister gate issue.
• Distributed a book to the Commission which talks about the five dysfunctions of a team.
Mayor Reeves
• Reported on the Veterans' luncheon downtown.
• Reminded the Commissioners of the Florida League of Cities dinner/meeting on December 3.
• Had the honor to be invited by the Governor to his budget announcement today and has set a meeting
with him in Tallahassee before the legislature starts.
• Received a call from the Atlantic Beach Elementary School who praised the police in Atlantic Beach,
which he commended Chief Deal for.
• Stated he has looked into the election cycle also, stating it could save the City money to mn those
elections.
• Believes Commissioner Daugherty did the right thing tonight.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, Mayor Reeves declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43pm.
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
Mitchell E. Reeves
Mayor/Presiding Officer
November 23, 2015
Ms. D01ma Bartle
City Clerk for the City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Re: Resignation fi-om Commission District 1312
Dear Ms. Bartle:
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DECEMBER 14,2015
A TI'ACHMENT A
It has been a true honor and privilege to serve as a Conunissioner in Atlantic Beach. However,
<iue t o personal reason s, I respectfully s ubmit this letter as the ·written resignation from my office
effective immediately.
Sincerely,
Jon than Daugherty
cc: Rick Scott, Governor of the State of F lorida
Kenneth W. Detzner, Secretary of the State of Florida
Mitch Reeves, Mayor-Commissioner
Jimmy Hill, Commissioner
John Stinson, Commissioner
Blythe Waters, Commissioner
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP OF
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ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD ON NOVEMBER 23, 2015
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO:
Call to order.
Mayor Mitchell E. Reeves
Commissioner Jimmy Hill
Commissioner John Stinson
Commissioner M. Blythe Waters
Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty
Nelson VanLiere, City Manager
Rich Komando, City Attorney
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Nancy E. Bailey, Recording Secretary
Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 5:07p.m. in the Commission Chamber. City Clerk Bartle
called the roll.
1. Sec. 2-19 Rules of Conduct and Procedure at meetings.
Mayor Reeves stated they are only concerned about the rules the Commission may have some problems
with or would like to change the wording on. He opened the item for discussion.
Commissioner Hill stated he wanted to establish how they should address each other.
Mayor Reeves stated he believes they need to show respect for the office and respect for each other. He
stated he believes everything should go through the Chair, i.e. to speak to another Commissioner or a
City employee.
Commissioner Hill stated he believes that everyone needs to understand the type of government they
have and believes it is really important that Mayor Reeves also understands that he is a
Mayor/Commissioner and presides over these meetings. He stated the fact that he just said they might
want to get permission from the Chair to talk to employees is extremely worrisome, because it was
probably the most productive thing in the past two years to be able to ask a Department Head a question
without going through some cumbersome mechanism. He stated it is a control issue and he personally
believes the new mayor needs to completely understand his position is a Mayor/Commissioner, not a
Mayor of the government, with exactly the same powers as the rest of the Commission until he is
presiding over a meeting. He stated Mayor Reeves is a go getter and a hard working guy and he took off
in the past three months even prior to being sworn in and put his feet in a lot of things that were very
cumbersome and worrisome for him to watch because it is not how he understands the government to
function. He stated he just wants to establish that those rules are understood by everybody. He stated
the Commission can get a lot done, but they have to do it as a team. He stated none of them should be in
City Hall at all giving direction; their only goal is to direct the policy as a group.
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Mayor Reeves stated he was talking about in this room, if they need staff to come say something, all he
is asking is that they go through the Chair. He stated he believes they have to get it under control and he
believes it is a courtesy to go through the Chair and they can stop people from interrupting. He stated
the other thing Commissioner Hill was referring to is a whole different issue and they can discuss that
later, but that is off topic at this time because that is not what they are discussing.
Commissioner Hill asked that they set a meeting for that discussion in a public meeting because that is
what is worrying him more than this. He stated in this room it is in the public, under cameras and he is
very comfortable with the way that is going to be taking place because of the documentation. He stated
he believes Roberts Rules are very effective and if they follow them they will be in great shape. He
stated he looks forward to a very productive two-year period of working as a Commission.
Commissioner Stinson stated he is concerned that some times the agenda gets rearranged and it is his
understanding that if you are going to do that it takes the majority of the Commission to agree on that.
He stated if you are a citizen and are planning on coming for a particular part of the meeting but don't
want to stay for the whole meeting, if the agenda has been changed he believes they have a hard time
with that. Mayor Reeves clarified he believes that what Commissioner Stinson would like to see is, if
the Chair changes the agenda and moves something up, that we have a motion and vote on it. He stated
he agrees with that.
Commissioner Hill stated on that same note, when they have a group of concerned citizens engaged on
one issue, that would get moved forward and their issue would be handled. He stated it always bothered
him that they would be dismissed before the real action took place because of our process. He stated he
believes we should advise citizens that there will be more discussion on this later in the meeting. He
stated he has seen large groups of concerned citizens leave the room based on an amended schedule of
the agenda so he agrees they should vote on it, but should also inform the citizens there may be another
conversation on the item later. Mayor Reeves stated he supports that.
Commissioner Waters suggested it be stated that this is Courtesy of the Floor; we will have further
discussion during the full meeting and those who would like to go can go, those who want to stay to hear
the discussion, please feel free to stay. Referring to Commissioner Stinson's comment about changes on
the day of the meeting, she stated it is a difficult thing to predict and asked him to elaborate.
Commissioner Stinson fu1iher explained he was saying rather than to just arbitrarily change the agenda,
that they have a vote to move it up on the agenda. He stated he is not saying not to change the agenda
because a lot of that they have to do for the courtesy of the visitors, but instead of it just being a
unilateral, arbitrary thing, he believes it should be voted on. Mayor Reeves stated one of the duties of
the Chair is that he can move agendas around but he agrees with Commissioner Stinson and supports
that and will follow that if everyone agrees. Commissioner Stinson stated he would like to hear the City
Attorney's comments on this.
City Attorney Komando stated if there are amendments to the agenda it happens as the first thing in the
meeting and it is generally done by a motion. He stated what has happened here is there is a head nod or
consensus and both ways are acceptable as long as it is acceptable to the Board as a whole.
Mayor Reeves stated he is concerned about Rule #4 and suggested amending that to say that the Chair
can change the time. He stated he doesn't want to do selective enforcement. He stated right now it says
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5 minutes twice and he believes if everyone does their homework they can do that.
AGENDA ITEM #lB
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Commissioner Stinson suggested a button system for the Chair to recognize those Commissioners who
want to speak. Mayor Reeves stated he agrees and has asked staff to look into the cost of a system like
this and will report back. He further stated he has also asked staff to check on a flat screen television to
be put behind the Commission for the audience to see the agenda better.
Mayor Reeves stated most cities have gone to 3 minutes for public comments and suggested that we do
the same and asked for feedback. Commissioner Hill stated he believes we are small enough that he
would like to keep the 5 minutes time as long as they can but suggested they ask the citizens for input.
Discussion ensued. City Attorney Komando stated some other government bodies have a rule that
allows any sitting member to move that the rules be waived and they can request additional time.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reeves asked if they want to continue to have Town Hall Meetings four times a year.
Commissioner Hill stated that process is a very broad net for infmmation you can't get in any other way.
He stated he is in favor of them but will listen to the Commission. Commissioner Waters stated it is an
underutilized tool by citizens but at the same time she is not sure that taking the tool away is the answer
but maybe they should be looking for a solution to help citizens utilize the tool better. She stated it is a
very informal discussion and benefits citizens who don't want to sit through a Commission meeting.
She stated she is agreeable to continuing them as well, but with the caveat that they try to encourage
more citizen participation in them. Commissioner Hill suggested different advertising to notify the
citizens of the meetings. Commissioner Stinson stated he does not believe they can take away any
opportunity for the citizens to talk to the Commission but it is an underutilized tool. Commissioner Hill
stated he believes a round table format would be a better atmosphere. Mayor Reeves stated they have a
meeting scheduled for January. Mr. VanLiere clarified it is set for January 9 at Jordan Community
Center. Further discussion ensued.
Commissioner Stinson asked if it is fair to have Atlantic Beach residents speak at one point in Courtesy
of the Floor and then those outside the City at another point. Mayor Reeves stated you have to give
everybody the opportunity to speak and equal time to speak but doesn't know if they can divide them.
Mr. Komando stated the Chair has the prerogative to arrange the order of the speaker forms but you
cannot limit people based on where they live. He stated they may also want to consider that people may
live somewhere else but work in Atlantic Beach, or they spend time here on the weekends, or spend time
in the restaurants. He stated some of those people feel a connection to the beach just as much as some of
the residents do.
Mayor Reeves stated he worked with the City Clerk and they made some changes to the blue slips which
are now yellow. He explained the changes. He answered questions from the Commission. The
Commission gave consensus to the changes.
City Clerk Bartle discussed the Town Hall meetings, stating the resolution is vague so if they don't want
to have them on Saturdays they can have them on another evening. She stated normally staff has been
discouraged from coming so if they need staff there they need direction and with staff not being there a
Commissioner has always offered to do the minutes. She asked that they consider those points if they
are going to continue this. Mayor Reeves stated he believes they should invite a staff member to some
of these Town Hall meetings.
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AGENDA ITEM #lB
DECEMBER 14, 2015
2. COAB Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)-Technical Advisory Committee.
Mayor Reeves turned the meeting over to Steve Lindorf, 2092 Vela Norte Circle, who explained his
background. Mr. Lindorf gave a presentation on the CRA Basics explaining why you would do
redevelopment; what CRAs are and what they can and cannot do; rules of engagement; how to be
effective with a CRA; best practices and how to get started; the CRA Board; Tax Increment Revenue
(TIF}; Use of Funds; reporting requirements; and what goes into a successful CRA. Mr. Lindorff
answered questions from the Commission.
Mayor Reeves thanked Mr. Lindorfffor speaking tonight.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion by the City Commission, Mayor Reeves declared the meeting
adjourned at 6:19p.m.
ATTEST
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
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Mitchell E. Reeves
Mayor/Presiding Officer
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF
AGENDA ITEM #1C
DECEMBER 14, 2015
ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Mitchell E. Reeves
Commissioner Jimmy Hill
Commissioner John Stinson
Commissioner M. Blythe Waters (arrived at 6:40)
ALSO: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Nancy E. Bailey, Recording Secretary
Pledge to the flag
Call to order:
Mayor Reeves stated before he calls the meeting to order they are going to put a call into Commissioner
Waters to see if she may be stuck in traffic or something. He announced that if people were going to
speak tonight that they need to fill out the yellow form and tum it in to the City Clerk. Following the
call to Commissioner Waters, Mayor Reeves stated they would wait for her atTival before calling the
meeting to order.
Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 6:40p.m. City Clerk Bartle called the roll.
Mayor Reeves explained the proposed format of the meeting, including limiting speakers during
Courtesy of the Floor to 2 minutes, and asked the other Commissioners for their comments.
Commissioner Stinson stated he did not believe two minutes would be long enough for the
Courtesy of the Floor. It was the consensus ofthe Commission to allow 5 minutes.
Mayor Reeves announced the City Manager asked to be excused tonight due to a family event. He
also stated he received a call from the City Attorney who requested to be excused due to a family
emergency.
1. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
Mayor Reeves opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He explained the process for public
comments.
Tim Anderson, 824 Sherry Drive, spoke in support of Mitch Harding.
Lenny Jevic, 239 Seminole Rd., stated he and his wife wanted to congratulate Commissioners
Waters and Stinson and Mayor Reeves for their recent election wins and thanked the candidates
who were here tonight. He spoke in support ofMitch Harding.
Mike Borno, 233 Ocean Forest Dr., spoke in support of Mitch Harding.
Brittany Norris, 1183 Violet St., spoke in support of Mike Townsend.
Tracy Gebeaux, 72 W. 8th St., spoke in support of Mike Townsend.
Joe Vieira, 945 Main St., spoke in support of Mike Townsend.
AGENDA ITEM #lC
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Chris Jorgensen, 92 W. 3rd St., spoke in support of Mitch Harding. He also thanked Commissioners
Stinson and Waters for being the voice of the people.
Mat Bunnell, 2002 Lakeview Ct., spoke in support of Mike Townsend.
Mark Tomaski, 448 Snapping Turtle Court West, spoke in support of Mitch Harding.
No one else from the audience spoke so Mayor Reeves closed the Courtesy of the Floor.
2. Election for Vacancy on the City Commission.
Mayor Reeves invited the candidates to sit at the tables in front. The City Clerk handed out numbers for
the candidates to pick from to determine the order of speaking.
Each of the candidates (Michael Hoffman, Mike Townsend, Brea Paul and Mitch Harding) to be
considered for the vacancy was allowed to speak before the Commission, explaining their personal
accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community and answered questions from the
Commission.
Commission discussion ensued.
Mayor Reeves asked each of the candidates to confirm that they are qualified to hold office under
our Charter in Atlantic Beach. Each candidate responded positively. Mayor Reeves gave each of
the candidates the opportunity for closing comments. Each candidate responded with their
closing comments. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reeves declared he has received calls from three of the candidates and returned calls to
two of these candidates and has received 14 emails supporting different candidates.
Commissioner Waters stated she also received several calls and emails.
Mayor Reeves closed the floor and explained the process for voting. He opened the floor for
nominations.
Motion: Nominate Mitch Harding to fill the vacancy for Commissioner Seat 5.
Moved by Stinson, Seconded Hill
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Discussion ensued about the process of voting. Mayor Reeves called for the vote.
Roll Call Votes:
Aye: 4-Hill, Stinson, Waters, Reeves
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Reeves recessed the meeting at 8: 16 pm.
3. Oath of Office for New Commissioner
AGENDA ITEM #lC
DECEMBER 14, 2015
City Clerk Bartle administered the Oath of Office to Mitchell R. Harding, Commissioner Seat 5. The
signed Oath of Office is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
Mayor Reeves reconvened the meeting at 8:23 pm and Commissioner Harding took a seat at the dais.
Mayor Reeves opened the floor to comments from the Commission.
Commissioner Stinson welcomed and congratulated Commissioner Harding stating he was looking
forward to working with him. He further stated, to the ones who were unsuccessful tonight he believes
they will continue their contributions to the City and looks forward to a very cohesive unit here for our
City.
Commissioner Hill congratulated and thanked Commissioner Harding for his service.
Commissioner Waters stated, well done; get ready, it can be a wild ride.
Commissioner Harding thanked the Commission and the citizens who took their time to speak tonight
and stated he was humbled to be selected. He stated he will do the job he has been elected to do and will
represent the people. He stated he will do the best job he knows how to do. He thanked the
Commission and his supporters for their confidence.
Mayor Reeves congratulated Commissioner Harding stating he knows he will do well. Related to
Commissioner Waters comment about the voting, he stated he would look into the process to see if there
may be a better way to vote.
Mayor Reeves announced that the Tree Lighting will be this Saturday in Town Center and he wanted to
invite everyone. He also stated the Florida League of Cities dinner is this Thursday at Mayport. He
announced that the Captain of the Mayport Naval Station will be inviting each Commissioner to have a
tour of the base in the near future.
Mayor Reeves expressed concern regarding emails that are sent to all Elected Officials. He stated he has
found people saying they never got a reply back from a Commissioner. He suggested that they should
be answered by the Commissioner in that district. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Hill stated he is having a hard time finding a focal point to send people who are seeking
help, so he is reaching out with a public request that they identify a non-profit, church, etc. to provide
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AGENDA ITEM #1C
DECEMBER 14,2015
help to those citizens who had loss from the past flood. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Stinson
stated he will check with the Rotary Club. Mayor Reeves stated he will reach out to Habitat and the
Salvation Army. Commissioner Waters stated she will reach out to Beam. Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reeves stated, for the record, there is not one Commissioner sitting up here tonight who has not
visited those houses, along with the Police and Staff. He commended the City Manager to have staff do
a fast track for permitting for those people. Commissioner Stinson asked that everyone keep :vr...
Komando and his family in their prayers and also the family who lost their home and belongings.
Mayor Reeves announced the City Manager will be gone this Friday through the weekend and Chief
Deal will stand in during his absence.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion by the City Commission, Mayor Reeves declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:41p.m.
ATTEST
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
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Mitchell E. Reeves
Mayor
December 1, 2015
AGENDA ITEM #IC
DECEMBER 14, 2015
ATTACHMENT A
I, Mitchell R. Harding, solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I
will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and Ordinances of
the City of Atlantic Beach, and w ill faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of Commissioner-Seat 5.
Oath of office administered by:
Donna L . Bartle
City Clerk
ARTICLE II. THE COMMISSION
Sec. 5. Number of commissioners; selection; term.
Sec. 6. Qualifications and disqualifications.
Sec. 7. Salary.
Sec. 8. Presiding officer: Mayor.
Sec. 9. Powers.
Sec. 1 0. Appointment of city manager.
Sec. 11. Appointment of deputy city manager or deputy city clerk.
Sec. 12. Vacancies in the city commission.
Sec. 13. Creation of new departments or offices; change of duties.
Sec. 14. Induction of city commission into office; meetings of the city commission.
Sec. 15. City commission to be judge of qualifications of its members.
Sec. 16. Rules of procedure; journal of minutes.
Sec. 17. Ordinances.
Sec. 18. Procedure for passage of ordinances and resolutions.
Sec. 19. Independent annual audit.
Sec. 20. Right of city manager and other officers in city commission.
Sec. 8. Presiding officer: Mayor.
AGENDA ITEM #3A
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The mayor-commissioner shall preside at all meetings of the city commission and shall
be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor
for all purposes of military law. When directed to do so by the city commission the
mayor-commissioner shall execute all instruments to which the city is a party, unless otherwise
provided by the Charter or by ordinance. The mayor-commissioner shall have no regular
administrative duties except as authorized in this Charter but may appoint, from time to time,
such special or select committees as in his discretion he deems desirable or as may be desired
by the city commission, to expedite the handling of the business and affairs of the city. In the
temporary absence or disability of the mayor-comm1ss1oner, all duties of the
mayor-commissioner shall be performed by the mayor pro tempore who shall be appointed by
the city commission from its members.
(Ord. No. 28-93-3, § 1, 8-23-93)
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #JB
DECEMBER 14, 20i5
AGENDA ITEM: Creation of a CRA Technical Advisory Committee and Appointment of
Members
SUBMITTED BY: Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director (
DATE: October 26, 2015
BACKGROUND: The City recently approved a contract with the firm VHB for the creation of a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The contract calls for the creation of a Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) to assist the City and VHB with the CRA Study. Staff would like to
suggest a 15 member committee with 10 members appointed by the City Commission. The contract
states the T AC' s role is to:
• Represent the community and guide the establishment of the Atlantic Beach CRA Plan
• Provide input and refinement for the identification of redevelopment issues and opportunities
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of the CRA boundary
• Assist in the development of the goals, objectives, and benchmarks for implementing the CRA
Plan
• Participate in Community Workshops
• Recommend the draft plan to City Commission
• Identify issues to be addressed by the CRA Plan
Ideally, the 15 members will represent a broad cross-section of technical experts, residents,
business owners, and stakeholders. Staff has had discussions with several prospective members of
the T AC, and the interest level and enthusiasm has been strong. Staff has five recommendations for
members ofthe TAC; John Bryan (Beaches Chamber), Bob Kosoy (FOOT), Donna Rex (Beaches
Habitat), Josh Ashby (Fleet Landing) and Matt Schellhorn (Navy Liaison). The remaining members
can be nominated by the City Commission. Staff has a list of possible members of the TAC to be
considered by the Commission. However, this is by no means a comprehensive list of possible
candidates.
Rich Trendel-Petra Management
Bishop Percy Golden-Holy Church of the Living God
Michael Hoffmann-resident
Jim Gilmore-Infinity Global Solutions
Brian Burke-Planner and Landscape Architect
Wanda Martin-Francis Avenue Resident
Atillio Cerqueira-Mayport Corridor Business and Property Owner
Chris Rule-resident
Chris Lambertson-Residential Home Building
Susan Green Fairbairn-Planning Consultant
Tim Anderson-Attorney
BUDGET: None.
AGENDA ITEM# 3B
DECEMBER 14, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: 1.) Create CRA Technical Advisory Committee, with a role as stated
in this staff report. 2.) Consider nominees for TAC Committee to provide support to the CRA
consulting team for the duration of their contract. The CRA consulting team will provide a final
report to the City Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: None ..
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: __ ':Pz~c_:_,_I/;___,~="'-L-=~-~~=\,-----------
Ci ty of Atla ntic Bea ch
Major Publ ic Works Proj e cts
FY15/16 -Stat us 12/1/15
Proj ect Na me Budget Pr oject Acti vity N otes
Utili t ies
Effluent Outfall Replacement Design complete . DEP & ACOE permits received. This is replacement of the end of the beaches combined
$320,000 Awaiting permit from Coast Guard effluent pipeline and is shared by the 3 beach Cities
Atlantic Blvd Waterline Upgrade $100,000 Design only Waiting on water model completion
Update Water System Model
$30,000 Initial model built. Calibration has started.
Well Logging -6 wells Not started
This is a down hole check of the structural
$130,000 integrity of our drinking water wells.
Replace Water Main on Seminole Rd. Design underway -part of Seminole Road Design 95% complete
From Atlantic Blvd. to S-Way $700,000 Streetscape project
WTP2 North Fence Replacement $10,000 Pricing
Replace Seaspray water services Work needed because of recurring line breaks and
$100,000 Formal bids due 12/2 accompanying outages
Sewer Line rehab Sea Oats $200,000 Not started Potential grant may supplement
Phosphorus treatment Improvements Received grant to offset portion of cost.
WWTP Preliminary engineering Report completed.
$225,000 Contracting for engineering design underway.
2 repairs Gravity Outfall to ICW $30,000 Not started
Combined Plant Renewal and Packaging and bidding for potential economy. Contracting for engineering support underway.
replacement S27&,ooo Completed fee negotiation for consultant
Soft Starts WTP 1,2,3 support.
Chlorine AutoControl $10,000
Control Bubbler System $31,000
L5 Control Panel $15,000
L5 ABCD Softstarts $19,000
Replace Kruger Disks $55,000
2 new Influent Screens $6,000
Repl Eff Pump ##2 $20,000
Repl RAS Pump $50,000
Replace Influent Pump $50,000
$22,000
Parks Projects
Russell Park Renovation $160,000 Swing set to be installed 12/7 Other improvements being planned. Grant may supplement
funding
Bull Park Improvements $35,000 Pricing fence & swing Landscaping underway
Twin lake Parks Des ign $25,000 Design only Concept options design started
Marsh Multipurpose Path $540,000 ACOE permitting for wetland mitigation $50% FIND Grant funded. 95% design complete
underway. Working MOU with COJ .
Vet Park Playset Replacement $40,000 Pricing
Pub lic Works Projects
Semino le Road Improvements $900,000 Design 95% complete Bidding in Spring
Francis Avenue Drainage $650,000 $100% CDBG funding. Received CDBG Contract Anticipate start of construction about 1/2/16.
Improvements 11/20
Beach Renouri shment $0 Scheduled for summer of 2016 100% paid with Federal and Co unty funds
2016 Resurfacing Program $330,000 Borings complete. Contracti ng for construction Will include resurfscing of Seminole from Plaza to cui d e sac.
Construction 1st quarter of 2016
Ahern Bike Plaza $15,000 Installation by City forces in 1st quarter of 2016 Bike racks re ceived.
near lifeguard station.
Atlantic Blvd Bike Plaza $50,000 Negotiating with property owner for location. Design not started.
She r ry Safe Route to School Sidewalk $0 8' sidewalk a long Sherry & Seminole from Ahern Design & survey recently started. Neighborhood meeting
to 17th . Design and construction f u nded by DOT . sched uled for 1st quarter of 2016. Construction scheduled for
second half of 2017.
Police Building $2,892,700 Permitting Construction pricing to start in December
City of Atlantic Beach AGENDA ITEM# 4A
FINANCIAL REPORT DECEMBER 14,2015
October 2015
Cash Balances
Prior Current Dollar Percent
Fund(s) 09/30/15 10/30/15 Change Change
General $ 7,072,487 $ 7,176,015 $ 103,528 1.46%
Tree Replacement 18,955 18,955 (0) 0.00%
Convention Development Tax 103,297 104,319 1,022 0.99%
Local Option Gas Tax 170,386 194,994 24,608 14.44%
Better Jax 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 574,510 574,510 (0) 0.00%
Police Training, Forfeiture, Grants, etc. 138,947 127,281 (11,666) -8.40%
Capital Projects 2,738,086 2,764,336 26,250 0.96%
Utility 6,150,832 6,368,338 217,506 3.54%
Sanitation 398,424 414,977 16,553 4.15%
Building Code Enforcement 405,228 405,228 (0) 0.00%
Storm Water 1,786,912 1,786,912 0 0.00%
Pension -Police 68,610 13,943 (54,667) 0.00%
Pension -General 68,974 68,974 (0} 0.00%
Total $ 19,695,649 $ 20,018,782 $ 323,133 1.64%
Total Restricted Cash 7,280,532
Total Unrestricted Cash $12,738,250
Cash and Investments
Prior Current Dollar Percent
Account 09/30/15 10/30/15 Change Change
Bank of America -Depository $ 3,919,567 $ 4,230,511 $ 310,944 7.93%
Alliance Limited Duration High Income A 1 '189,005 (1,189,005) -100.00%
Delaware Diversified Inc. 2,483,596 (2,483,596) -100.00%
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Inc A 2,488,868 2,488,868 #DIV/0!
Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund 4,165,322 ( 4,165,322) -100.00%
Global X Gold Explorers ETF 4,168,445 4,168,445 #DIV/0!
lnvesco Floating Rate A 727,801 727,863 62 0.01%
Voya Floating Rate 4,166,004 (4,166,004) -100.00%
Voya Short Term Bond Fund Class A 4,167,119 4,167,119 #DIV/0!
Lord Abbett St Duration Inc A 3,011,218 (3,011 ,218) -100.00%
MSSB Money Market/Cash 7,168 4,232,821 4,225,653 58949.74%
SBA -Florida Prime 22,817 5 (22,812) -99.98%
Cash on Hand 3,150 3,150 0.00%
Subtotal $ 19,695,649 $ 20,018,782 $ 323,133 1.64%
Police Pension Investments $ 8,783,271 $ 8,794,768 $ 11,497 0.13%
General Pension Investments 14 934,592 15,616 407 681 814 4.57%
Subtotal $ 23,717,864 $ 24,411,175 $ 693,311 2.92%
Total $ 43,413,512 $ 44,429,957 $ 1,016,445 2.34%
AGENDA ITEM# 4A
City of Atlantic Beach DECEMBER 14, 2015
FINANCIAL REPORT
October 2015
Revenues
Annual YTD YTD Dollar Percent
Fund I (Footnote) Estimate Estimate Actual Variance
General $ 11,762,799 $ 980,198 $ 752,432 $
Convention Development Tax 96,307 8,024 8,939
Local Option Gas Tax 461,611 38,467 40,441
Better Jax 1/2 Ct Sales Tax 790,128 65,843 55,432
Police Training, Forfeiture & Grants 89,150 7,427 1,528
Grants 650,000 54,166
Capital Projects 855,000 71,248 47,083
Utility 8,335,711 694,629 657,032
Sanitation 1,840,330 153,359 164,129
Building Code Enforcement 439,134 36,591 35,100
Storm Water
Pension -Police
Pension -General
875,708 72,975 72,216
1,530,544 127,544 440,808
2,336,217 194,684 799,965
Total $ 30,062,639 $ 2,505,155 $ 3,075,105 $
Analysis of Major Variances
In general, the major variances are created when the actual funds received-to-date are
different from the percentage of the budget elapsed-to-date. Highlighted variance explanations
follow:
General Fund revenues show a net decrease of $227,766. Most of this decrease is due
to the timing of receipt of ad valorem taxes, the majority of which are received in late
November and December, and the quarterly reimbursement by COJ for lifeguard/beach
maintenance and mutual aid assistance. These decreases were partially offset by local
business tax receipts; and timing of the receipt of the annual County allocation of business
tax receipts; and the annual 10% true-up of the prior year's JEA franchise fees.
Pension Funds reflected significant, positive variances this month, $313,264 and
$605,281, respectively, from the increased value of investments.
(227,766)
915
1,974
(10,411)
(5,899)
(54, 166)
(24,165)
(37,597)
10,770
(1 ,491)
(759)
313,264
605,281
569,950
Variance
-23.24%
11.40%
5.13%
-15.81%
-79.43%
-100.00%
-33.92%
-5.41%
7.02%
-4.07%
-1.04%
245.61%
310.90%
22.75%
AGENDA ITEM# 4A
City of Atlantic Beach DECEMBER 14, 2015
FINANCIAL REPORT
October 2015
Expenses
Annual YTD YTD Dollar
Department Estimate Estimate Actual Variance
Governing Body $ 40,384 $ 3,362 $ 2,958 $ 404
City Administration 2,544,554 212,008 212,451 (443)
General Government 587,118 48,909 28,555 20,354
Planning and Building 607,232 50,586 38,628 11,958
Public Safety 9,414,454 784,486 420,052 364,434
Recreation and Special Events 574,568 31 '161 26,908 4,253
Public Works 8,491,734 707,581 229,733 477,848
Public Utilities 10,277,628 856,408 380,852 475,556
Pension -Police 621,607 51,795 55,851 (4,056)
Pension -General 986,941 82,242 307,331 (225,089}
Total $ 34,146,220 2,828,538 1,703,319 $1,125,219
Annual YTD YTD Dollar
Resource Allocation Estimate Estimate Actual Variance
Personnel Services $ 10,198,510 $ 849,765 $ 738,241 $ 111,524
Operating Expenses 11,380,871 948,265 754,154 194,111
Capital Outlay 8,954,744 729,510 76,686 652,824
Debt Service 1,964,401 163,696 1,276,444 (1,112,748)
Grants and Aids 36,820 3,067 3,067
Transfers 1,610,874 134,235 134,238 (3}
Total $ 34,146,220 $ 2,828,538 $ 2,979,763 $ (151,225)
Analysis of Major Variances
In general, the major variances are a result of timing differences created between the percentage of budget
elapsed-to-date and actual expenditures. Highlighted variance explanations follow:
Public Safety reflected a $364,434 positive variance due primarily to the timing of capital expenditures
related to the new Public Safety building.
Public Works had a positive variance of $477,848. Most of the variance is the result of project activity
budgeted that has not been started/completed -see Project Activity Schedule.
Public Utilities had a positive variance of $475,556. Most of the variance is the result of project activity
budgeted that has not been started/completed -see Project Activity Schedule.
Pension-General shows a negative $225,089 variance for the period. In October, a payout of
$207,381.11 was made to the estate of Marcia G. Baker.
Capital Outlay had a positive variance of $652,824. Most of the capital and project expenditures occur in
the middle to latter part of the fiscal year.
Debt Service reflects a negative variance of $1,112,748, this was the result of the largest annual debt
payment being made in October.
Percent
Variance
12.02%
-0.21%
41.62%
23.64%
46.46%
13.65%
67.53%
55.53%
-7.83%
-273.69%
39.78%
Percent
Variance
13.12%
20.47%
89.49%
-679.76%
100.00%
0.00%
-5.35%
AGENDA ITEM# 4A
City of Atlantic Beach DECEMBER 14, 2015
FINANCIAL REPORT
October 2015
Project Activity-Current Year Activity Only
Project YTD YTD
Project Name Number Budget Actual Encumbrances Balance Status
Public Safety:
NEW POLICE BLDG-DES/CONST PS1501 3,026,667 133,967 2,892,700
$ 3,026,667 $ $ 133,967 $ 2,892,700
Public Utilities:
INLINE VALVE INSTALLATION PU1404 16,355 16,355 (0) D
EFFLUENT OUTFALL REPLCMT PU1408 2,625 2,625 I
WELL LOGGING-6 WELLS PU1501 130,000 130,000 s
UPDATE MODELS PU1502 23,442 23,442 I
EFF OUTFALL@ SHERMAN PT PU1504 320,000 320,000 I
WETWLL LINE-MIM COVE LS PU1505 13,954 13,954 (0) I
WETWELL LINE-FAIRWAY V LS PU1506 14,141 14,141 0 I
NORTH FENCE REPLACE WTP2 PU1601 10,000 10,000 E
SOFT STARTS -WTP1, 2 &3 PU1602 48,000 48,000 A
CHLORINE AUTO CONTROL VAL PU1603 31,000 31,000 A
CONTROL BUBBLER SYSTEM PU1604 15,000 15,000 A
REPLACE SEASPRAY H20 SERV PU1605 100,000 100,000 A
ATLANTIC WATER MAIN REPLA PU1606 100,000 100,000 E
SEWER SYSTEM REHAB SEAOAT PU1607 200,000 200,000 E
CONTROL PANEL LIFT STA WW PU1608 19,000 19,000 A
SOFTSTARTS LIFT ST. ABC&D PU1609 55,000 55,000 A
2 POINT REP. EFF GRAV ICW PU1610 30,000 30,000 E
PHORPHOROUSTREATMENTFAC PU1611 225,000 225,000 I
REPLACE DISKS KRUGER DISF PU1612 6,000 6,000 A
INFLUENT SCREENS (2) PU1613 20,000 20,000 A
REPLACE EFF PUMP #2 PU1614 50,000 50,000 A
REPLACE RAS PUMP & MOTOR PU1615 50,000 50,000 A
REPLAC INFLUENT PUMP WWTP PU1616 22,000 22,000 A
Subtotal $ 1,501,517 $ $ 70,517 $ 1,431,000
Parks Maintenance:
RUSSELL PK RENOVATION PM1501 233,180 72,642 160,538 I
DONNER PK PLAYGRND LIGHTS PM1503 6,500 6,500 E
BULL PK PLAYGRND EQUIPMT PM1504 35,000 (0) 35,000 I
DUTTON ISLE RD IMPROVMENT PM1505 25,000 25,000 E
Subtotal $ 299,680 $ $ 79,142 $ 220,538
Public Works:
SALTAIRISTURDIVAN SIDEWLK PW1406 32,090 2,080 30,010 0 I
SEMINOLE STREET SCAPE PW1407 976,974 26,973 950,001 D
Marsh Project Ped Path PW1408 56,504 56,504 1 I
SALTAIR DRAINAGE UPGRADE PW1411 61,707 4,000 57,706 1 I
SE SEMINOLE RD DRAIN IMPR PW1412 650,000 650,000 D
BIKE RACKS & STREET LIGHT PW1501 6,789 6,789 I
FRANCIS AVE DRAINAGE IMPR PW1502 650,000 650,000 I
CH PARK LOT LIGHTS-LAST PW1504 9,554 9,554 (0) I
TOWNCENTER IMPR DECK & BR PW1601 40,000 40,000 E
VET PARK PLAYSET PW1602 40,000 40,000 E
Subtotal $ 2,523,618 $ 12,869 $ 180,747 $ 2,330,002
Total $ 7,351,482 $ 12,869 $ 464,373 $ 6,874,240
Status Key
A -Bid/RFP Advertised I -Project In-progress
8 -Bid Awarded N -Complete/Non-Capital
C -Project Completed R-Re-budget Next Fiscal Year OR Re-Evaluated
D -Design Completed S -Staff Researching
DE -Deferred X -Project Cancelled
E -Design Phase
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA JTE M # 48
DEC EMBER 14,2015
AGENDA ITEM: Electrical Contractor
SUBMITTED BY: Douglas E. Layton, PE
Public Works Director
DATE: 11/20/15
BACKGROUND: 2 bids for the Electrical Contractor, Annual Service Contract were
received on 11/4/15. The lowest responsible bid received was from
Limbaugh Electric. The other bidder is B&G Refrigeration. The bid is
primarily for electrical repairs or minor improvements that cannot be
performed by City forces. We are not limited to using the selected
contractor and may select multiple contractors.
Limbaugh Electric currently provides these services to the City in a
satisfactory manner under a previous bid. B&G has also performed
satisfactory electrical work for the City includ ing extensive work on our
HVAC equipment.
It is desired to award the bid to both bidders to allow flexibility in
operations by having two contractors available for support .
BUDGET: The actual cost to be awarded under this contractor is unknown. Tasks
will be awarded under the City's purchasing policy as each need arrives.
The cost expended under this contract in FY 2014/15 was approximately
$95,000. It is anticipated that costs in future years will be similar.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the award of Bid no . 1516-04 "Utility Contractor,
Annual Service Contract" to Limbaugh Electric and B&G Refrigeration .
ATTACHED: Bids & Bid Tabulation
REVIEWED BY: ~?f. i/t2-P'l _ __;;:;:fC42'fL ...
BID # 1516-04
City of Atlantic Beac h
RE-BI D: Annual Contract for Electrical Troubles hooting, R epai rs and Installation
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Required Documents B&G Refrigeration Limbaugh Electric
Submission in Triplicate X X
Document Requirements Checklist X X
Bid Form -Completed X X
Insurance Certificate X X
Drug Free Workplace X X
Public Entity Crime Statement X X
New Vendor Information Form X X
W-9 Form X X
References (3) X X
Business Tax Receipt X X
Master Electrician Cert. by N. FL Building Trades Assoc. X X
11-'root on Master f::lectnc1an graduation from state approved
NO X apprenticeship program & training in industrial electricity
Proof of 5 Years Experience with Water/Wastewater Facilities NO X
Documentation of Receipt of Any Addenda X X
Total Hourly Cost for Project (D+F =hourly plus overhead & 17 5.23 $121.55 profit)
Proposed Mark-up on Material 18% 30%
Award of Bid based on Department Analysis and Commission Approval
ANNUAL CONTRACT
A GENOA I TEM # 48
DECEMBER 14,2015
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
BID SUMMARY FORM -BID NO. 1516-04
DESCR TPT TON
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ANNUAL CONTRACT
AGENDA ITEM # 4D
DECEMBER 14,2015
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
BID SUMMARY FORM-BID NO. 1516-04
DESCRIPTION
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B Ex perie nce d E lectrician (1 h our at regular hour rate)
c Electriciat1's Helper (1 hour at regular hour rate)
0 Subtotal (total Sum A thru C)
E Overhead & Profit Rate %
F Cost for Overhead & Profit ($) (= D x E)
TOTAL COST(= D +F)
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Call to order
MINUTES
Board Mcmbc •· Review Committee Meeting
December 1, 2015
5:00p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #SA
DECEMBER J4, l015
T he meeting was called to o rder at 5:15 p.m. by Commissioner Jimmy Hill. Jn a llendance were
Co mmissioner Jimmy Hill (Chairman), Members Jerry Johnson, Solomon Rrolman, Code Enforcement
Board C ha ir Brea Paul and C ity C lerk Donna Bartle. A lso in attendance wa s Finance Director Russe ll
Caffey.
1. Approval of the mjnutes ofthc BMRC mee ti ng of October 14,2015.
Motion: Approve minutes of th e Board Member Review Committee m eeting of October 14, 2 01 5 .
Moved by Brotman, seconded by Johnson
Motion carried unanimo u sly
3. Discuss the cuJTent members of the Community Development Board whose terms expire o n
12/31/15 and are interes ted in reappointment.
T h e Committee decided to address reappointments of cunent members Unda Lanier a nd Patrick
Stratton prior to addressing new appoi ntments, so a portion of Item 3 was taken out of order and
addressed at this time.
Motion: l~ccommcnd reappointing Linda Lanier and Patricl< Stratton to serve an additional term
as rcgul:tr m em be rs o n the Com munity Development Board for the tcnns en din g 12 /31/201 7.
2. Jntervicw the new candidates for conside rat ion to the Board/Committcc(s) indicated .
A Mike Paschall (for Community Development Board)
The Committee interviewed candidate Mike Paschal l. The Committee offered the oppottunity to ask
questions and the Committee responded to those questions.
4. Make recommendation s on filling tluee regular upcoming vacancies and two a lternate
vacancies on the Community Development Board for terms beginning January I, 20 16 and
ending 12/31/20 17.
Extra tim e was avail ab le between t he two inte rvi.ews, so the Committee decided to discuss the re m ain ing
candidat es for th e Conununity Development Board and make t he recommendations. Cit y C lerk Bartle
advised the Comm ittee that Mr. Vincent has withdrawn his appli cati on. They discussed the applicants,
Susan Carr, S teven Mandelbaum, Richard Rcichlcr and Mike Paschall, for cons ideration to the
Community Deve lopment Board . It was noted that Ms. Pau l is being considered for a vacancy on the
Comm ission, so if s he is chosen for tha t, she wo uld need to vacate h er scat on the Community
Development Board which would then need to be fi ll ed by a new a pp l icant. T he Committee decided to
add ress the possibility of an additiona l vacancy as well as the one regular vacancy and two a lternates.
Motion: Recommend nppointing Richard Reichlcr as a regula r member of the Comm unity
Development Boar·d for the term beginning Janu ~uy 1, 2016 and e nding December 31, 2017.
Moved by Brotman, seconded by Paul
Motion carried unanimously
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DEC EMBER 14,201 5
Motion : R eco mm e n d app o inting S t even Mande lba um as an a lte rn ate m ember· o f t h e Com mun ity
Devel o p ment Boaa·d for th e t e r m begi nning .Ja nu a n • J , 20 16 a n d e ndin g D ecem be r 3 1, 2017, a nd if
a regular mem ber vacancy occurs w ithin 60 d ays, recom mend t h a t h e be appoi nted a s a r egular
mem ber to f ill t h at vaca n cy.
Moved by Brot man, seco nded by Ui ll
Motion carr ied unan im o u s ly
Mo ti o n : Reco mm end app o inting .J ud y Wo r k m a n as an a lte rn a t e m e m ber of t h e Community
Develo p m e n t Boa rd fo r the t erm b eginni n g ,Ja n u a r y J , 2016 a n d e ndi ng December 3 1, 20 17.
Move d by Brotman , seconded by Hill
Motion c arr ied una nimou s ly
Moti o n: S h o uld S t even Mand e l baum ch a n ge fro m a l tern ate t o regu lar m e m ber of t h e Board,
recom m e nd a p p oint ing S u san Carr to be t h e a lternat e m em b er.
Move d by Br ot man, seco nd ed by H i ll
Motion carded una nim o u s ly
2. Inte rv iew the new cand idates fo r co nsid eratio n to the Board /Co mmittee(s) in d icated.
(co ntinu ed)
B. Jenni fer Lada (for Pension Boa rd )
T he Co mmittee interviewed th e candid ate, Je nnife r Lada. Th e Co mmittee offered th e opp01t unity to
ask qu es tions and the Committee respo nd ed to those qu es tio ns.
5. Di scuss th e fo ll owing two ca ndid ates for th e Ge nera l E mp loyees' Pension Boa rd of
Trustees and make a reco mm end at ion on fi ll in g one vaca ncy beg innjn g immed ia tely to a f ou r
year term .
A. Ala n Gleit (interested in reappo intm ent)
B. Jennifer Lada (new appl ica nt)
Th e Committee d isc ussed the two ca nd id ates and made th e fo ll owing recom mend ations.
Motio n : Reco mm e n d reap p o inti n g A la n G lcit to s erve a n a ddition a l t e rm o n t h e Gen er a l
E mployees' Pensio n Board of T rus t ees.
Mot ion : R e comm end Jennifer Lada to b e "on d eck" for a ppoin tment to fill a fu t u re vacan cy o n
either Pen sion Boar d fo r a vacan cy occutTing within th e n ext 12 m onth p e r iod.
Adjou rnme nt
There being no ot her bus in ess, th e mee ti ng adj ourn ed at 6:00p.m .
Jimmy Hi ll
C hairm an
Drafl-Minut e~· of th e Board Memb er Rev ie111 Co nnni(le e Mee ling on December I, 2015. Page2 of2
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14,2015
Please check (-../) the box beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on. If you check more than
one, please rank your interest in each board I committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board ofTrustees
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
_L Community Development Board
Board Member Review Committee
DATE:'"JC,"-5""1 2o1S" APPLICANT'S NAME: /2.;c~,1 ,...J. J. (2.e,~c..L..,/r;._r
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Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest''
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14,2015
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (...J) the box beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on. If you check more than
one, please rank your interest in each board I committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
§ Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees ·
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 2/5/2015 APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: 906 Stocks St Atlantic Beach Florida 32233
DAYTIME PHONE: 301 602 7215 -----------------------
E-MAIL ADDRESS: steve.mandelbaum@gmail.com
~ Community Development Board LJ Board Member Review Committee
Steven Mandelbaum
EVENING PHONE: ------------------
FAX: ____ ~-------------------
Please explain any· employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
While living in Maryland, I worked with the home owners association to establish community by-laws that protected and enhanced and
protected neighborhood and did not violate any existing city code. This expericne has given me greater insight into working
on a committee for the greater good of the neighborhood.
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest or any special qualifications you have in this field and your reasons
for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee.
I am currently a home owner in Atlantic Beach. I am interested in perserving the character and beauty of the city. This board
is an intergal part of acheiving that goal. Additionally, I am interested in serving the greater good of the city.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement ofFinancial Intei"est Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
1
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14, 2015
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH Received
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (..J) the box beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on.
one, please rank your interest in each board I committee by order of priority.
DEC 2 2 2014
If you check more than
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
. I
DATE: /~"!J£C. t£/ APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS:
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Community Development Board
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relative to the board/committee applying for.
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for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee.
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Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members ofthe Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
Call to order
MINUTES
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
December 1, 2015
5:00p.m.
AGENDA ITEM# SB
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 5: 15 p.m. by Commissioner Jimmy Hill. In attendance were
Commissioner Jimmy Hill (Chairman), Members Jerry Johnson, Solomon Brotman, Code Enforcement
Board Chair Brea Paul and City Clerk Donna Bartle. Also in attendance was Finance Director Russell
Caffey.
1. Approval ofthe minutes ofthe BMRC meeting of October 14,2015.
Motion: Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of October 14, 2015.
Moved by Brotman, seconded by Johnson
Motion carried unanimously
3. Discuss the current members of the Community Development Board whose terms expire on
12/31/15 and are interested in reappointment.
The Committee decided to address reappointments of cmTent members Linda Lanier and Patrick
Stratton prior to addressing new appointments, so a portion of Item 3 was taken out of order and
addressed at this time.
Motion: Recommend reappointing Linda Lanier and Patrick Stratton to serve an additional term
as regular members on the Community Development Board for the terms ending 12/31/2017.
2. Interview the new candidates for consideration to the Board/Committee(s) indicated.
A. Mike Paschall (for Community Development Board)
The Committee interviewed candidate Mike Paschall. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask
questions and the Committee responded to those questions.
4. Make recommendations on filling three regular upcoming vacancies and two alternate
vacancies on the Community Development Board for terms beginning January 1, 2016 and
ending 12/31/2017.
Extra time was available between the two interviews, so the Committee decided to discuss the remaining
candidates for the Community Development Board and make the recommendations. City Clerk Bartle
advised the Committee that Mr. Vincent has withdrawn his application. They discussed the applicants,
Susan Carr, Steven Mandelbaum, Richard Reichler and Mike Paschall, for consideration to the
Community Development Board. It was noted that Ms. Paul is being considered for a vacancy on the
Commission, so if she is chosen for that, she would need to vacate her seat on the Community
Development Board which would then need to be filled by a new applicant. The Committee decided to
address the possibility of an additional vacancy as well as the one regular vacancy and two alternates.
Motion: Recommend appointing Richard Reichler as a regular member of the Community
Development Board for the term beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017.
Moved by Brotman, seconded by Paul
Motion carried unanimously
AGENDA IT E M #SO
DECEMB ER 14,2015
Motion : R ecomme nd appointin g S t even M and e lbaum a s an a lte rna t e m e mbe r o f the Co mmunity
Developme nt Bo ~trd fo r the t erm b eginnin g J a nua ry t, 2 01 6 and ending D ec embe a· 31 ,2017, and if
a regular m e mbea· vacancy occurs within 6 0 d ays, r e co mm e nd t hat h e b e appointed as a reguln r
m e mbe r to fill that v a c ancy.
Mo ved by B rotm an, seco nded by Hill
Motio n can ·ied una nimous ly
Mo tion: R ecomme nd a ppointing Judy Workman a s a n a ltel'na te m e mber of the Community
D evelopment B oard for th e t erm beginning J a nuary 1, 2 0 16 a nd ending D ecember 31 ,20 17.
Moved by Brotm an , second ed by I I i ll
M otion cat·ricd unanimous ly
Motion: S h o uld S t even Ma ndelba um change from a lte rnate t o r e gul a r m e m ber o f the B oar d,
r e co mme nd appointing S u sa n C arr to b e the alte rna t e m ember .
Moved by B ro tm an, second ed by Hill
M otion ca rried unanimou s ly
2. Inte rvi ew th e new cand idates for consid erati on to the Boa rcVCo mm itt ee(s) indi ca ted .
(co nt inu ed)
B. Jenni fe r Lad a (for Pension Bo a rd)
Th e Co mmittee inte rviewed th e candid ate, Je n.nifcr Lada . The Co mmittee offered the o pportun ity to
as k ques tions and t he Committee responded to t hose q uesti ons.
5. Disc uss th e fo ll owing tw o candid ates fo r the Ge neral Employees' Pens ion Board of
Trus tees and make a reco mm end ation on fi ll in g one vacancy beginn ing imm edi ately to a f our
yea r term.
1\.. Alan Glcit (interes ted in rea pp ointm ent)
B. Jenn ife r Lad a (new appli ca nt)
The Co mmittee di scu ssed the two ca ndid ates and mad e th e foll owing reco mm endati ons .
M otion: R ecommend r e aupointinl! A lan G lcit t o serve an addition a l term on the G en e ral
E mploy ees ' P e n s ion Bo a rd of T rus t ees.
Motion : R ecommend Jennife r Lada t o b e "on d ecl<." f or appo int me nt to f ill a future vac a ncy on
eithe r P ens ion Boa r d for a vaca n cy occu r ring w ithin the n ext 12 m onth p e riod.
A djo urnme n t
Th e re being no oth er bu s in ess, th e meetin g adj ourned at 6:0 0p.m.
Jimmy Ilill
Chai rman
Drajl-Minllles of the Board Me mber l?e 11iew Comm irt ee Meeting on December 1, 2 015. Pagel ofl
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMJTTED BY:
DATE:
BACKGROUND:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
ORDINANCE NO. 20-15-135
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
OPE RATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC .BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND
ENDJNG SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR
AMENDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE
PENSION BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR
INC REASED RETIREME NT DISTRIBUTIONS ~
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Russell Caffey \,--Y
Directo r of F inance
December 3, 20 15
A.GENDA ITEM #7A
DE CEM BER 14, 2015
T he FY l5 budget for Service Pay for Genera l Employee Pensioners was budgeted $490,300. In
J anuary there was a steep incr ease .in m o nthly payouts . The increase is a result of more
pensioners' retiring and collecting during the fiscal year than was previous ly a nticipated. The
lia bility for these payouts has been captllrcd by the City's Actuarial calc ul ation of pens io n
li a bility . Staff is requ es tin g the required e nd o f year budget modification of $199,756 to fund the
di stri butions.
BUDGET: End ofyearbudget modification of$199,756
RECOMMENDATION: Approve O rd inance 20-lS -135
ATTACHMENTS: I. Ordinance 20-15-135
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
' .. -=:ez v C'he7 a4_,4
ORDINANCE NO. 20-15-135
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR AMENDING THE
GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BUDGET TO PROVIDE
FOR INCREASED RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AGENDA ITEM# 7A
DECEMBER 14, 2015
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach requires that the City
Commission approve all budgetary increases and transfers at the fund level, and
WHEREAS, the nature of budgetary systems and those day-to-day decisions affecting
such budgetary systems require adjustments from time-to-time, and
WHEREAS, the City is amending the operating budget to add net funds totaling
$199,756 for the increase in the General Employee Pension Fund-Service Pay-Retiree.
WHEREAS, additional payouts were required in Fiscal Year 2015 as more employees
retired than were initially anticipated, therefore this line item must be amended in order to have
sufficient funds appropriated within the City's Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that;
1. The Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Budget to be amended as follows:
~GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION FUND~
Expenses:
General Employee Pension Fund
Service Pay-Retiree
Total Expenses:
Fund Balance
2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Approved as to form and correctness:
RICHARD KOMANDO, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
Mitchell Reeves
Mayor I Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
$199,756
$199.756
<$199.756>
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
C ITY OF ATLANTI C REACH
CITY COMMISS ION MEETfNG
STAFir REPORT
AGI~NDA ITEM # 8A
DECEMrJtR 14,2015
Reque st for use by exce pti on ( 15-U BEX-1 069) to permit esta b lishm e nt s
for heavy automotive repa ir, tow ing servi ce or th e permanen t s torage of
a uto mo biles, moto rcyc les, etc. within the Light rndus trial and
Warehous in g (LlW) Zo nin g Distric t at 325 Mea ly Dri ve.
Ocrek W. Reeves ~ " /J::)._.;.
Pl ann er I '7 ' lf
DATE: November 24,20 15
STRATEGIC PLAN LlNK: No ne
BACKGRO"UNU: The appli ca nt is C hri s to ph e r Calkin s, w ith A+ Towi ng And Au to Body, w hi c h is
c urre ntl y located in th e C ity of Jacksonv ill e at 2 152 Maypo rt Road. T he proposed busi ness pla n is to
focus o n th e repa ir of luxu ry auto mobi les with a limi ted towi ng operatio n where towed ve hic les w ill be
stored on s ite. Th e app li cant is req uired to ob ta in a Use-l3 y-Exccpt ion per Section 24-11 2(c)(5), whi c h
states o ne is needed fo r, "establi shm ents fo r heavy automotive re pair, towing se rvi ce or th e pe rm a ne nt
sto rage of automo bi lcs, motorcycles, tru cks and tra ctors, boa ts mach ine ry and eq uipment, farm equip ment
and s imil ar ustls" wi thin the Ligh t In d ustria l and Warehousing zo nin g di stri ct. A Use-By-Exception is
required for th ese types of uses be ca use t hey ca n po tentia ll y produ ce no ises and ca use visua l bli ght th at
affect nea rb y properties.
The si te is 0.3 acre prop e rty w ith n 4,500 square foot me ta l build ing with in the Ligh t Indu strial and
Wa re housi ng Zo nin g Di str ict o n a corner lot. The property is full y fenced with a 6 foot chain lin k fence
with two ent rances. Most of the property with in the fence is paved. The property is wit hin I SO feet of a
sin g le famil y resident ial nei g hb o rh oo d, but is sepa rated by a nother bui ldin g. The applicant staled in t he ir
appli cation that th ey wi ll s to re and di spose o r a ll used fluid s as required by the sta te and will not o perate a
junk ya rd .
At the Novembe r 17'11 Co mmunit y Developmen t Board meeti ng, ap pro val was recommended to the City
Commi ss ion by a vo te of 6-0 w ith co nd itio ns th a t 1.) 'J'h c repair of ve hic les occ urs on ly within the
bui ldin g; a nd 2.) No ve hi c les be parked or s to red o n the adjacent ri ght-of-way.
BUDGET: None.
RECOMMENDATION : Se t a Pub lic Hearin g o n J anu ary 12'11 for th e approva l of Use-By-
Exception 15-UBEX-1069.
ATTACHMENTS: Copy o f Co mmunity Deve lopmen t Board staff report; copy of 15-
UBEX-I 069 appli cation.
REVIEWED BY C ITY MANAGER: __ -n_~· ...:;..U-=~=-L-.!¢~....,#-=~=>o... ....... -----------
AGENDA ITEM
CASE NO
LOCATION
APPLICANT
DATE
STAFF
STAFF COMMENTS
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
STAFF REPORT
4.A .
15-UB EX-1069
AGENDA IT EM #8A
DEC EMBER 14,2015
Req uest f or use-by-exceptio n as permit t ed by Sectio n 24-112 (c)(S), to a llow
establishme nts f o r h eavy a uto m o tive re p air, t o wing service or th e perm an en t
s torage of a uto mobiles, m otorcycl es, etc. wit hin t h e Lig ht Indus trial an d
Wa re ho us ing {LIW} Zoning Dis t rict at 325 Mealy Drive.
325 Mealy Drive
A+ Towing and Auto Body
October 7, 2015
DEREK W REEVES , PLANNER
The a pplican t is Christo phe r Ca ll<jn s wi t h A+ T owing a nd Auto Bo d y. The s i te w ill prima rily be used as an
auto m otiv e rep a ir s h o p wi th limi ted towing se r vi ce. Th e a pp licant h as s t a t ed th a t this w ill not b e a jun k yar d.
Th e a ppli ca n t h as a lso s ta t ed tha t a ll sta t e laws r egarding o il a nd oth e r fluid waste w ill b e fo ll owed .
Th e s ite is 0 .3 acr e prope r ty with a 4 ,5 00 s qu a r e foot m e ta l building w it hin th e Lig ht Ind ustria l a n d
Wa r e ho u s in g Zoning Dis tri ct o n a co rne r lo t. The property is full y fe n ced with a 6 foot ch a in link fe n ce w i th two
e ntra n ces. Most o f t h e property within th e fe n ce is p a ve d. The proper ty is w it hin 150 feet of a s ing le fa mily
r esidentia l n e ig h borh oo d , but is sep arat ed by a no th er buil ding.
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14, 2015
A use-by-exception is required by Section 24-112(c)(S) for, "establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing
service or the permanent storage of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, boats, machinery and
equipment, farm equipment and similar uses." Minor automotive repair would be allowed by right, but the
towing service and any repairs considered heavy automotive would fit within the described use. Minor
automotive repair is the minor or routine servicing of motor vehicles or parts. Heavy automotive repair is the
rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles or parts including collision service, painting and steam cleaning
of vehicles.
The city's Comprehensive Plan does address these types of uses and the general location of this proposed
business. Policy A.1.10.5 states the following; "Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and
proliferation of light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial
business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving
retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction between residents of the surrounding
neighborhoods such as banks, drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and similar
businesses and uses." While the location of this business is located within the Mayport Road corridor, it is
located within the Light Industrial and Warehousing Zoning District, which is the most intense zoning district
within the city. However, there are a few existing heavy automotive repair facilities in the city and at least one
known tow service that is also located in the Light Industrial and Warehousing Zoning District.
The site is relatively small and surrounded by a fence and ditches that will naturally limit activities on the
property, but the board may want to consider a few conditions if they decide to recommend approval. The
board may consider requiring a specific number of parking spaces on a site plan and clearly marked on site for
customers and employees. The board may consider limiting the number of towed vehicles and the maximum
duration of their stay on site. The board may consider prohibiting the parking or storage of vehicles in the
right-of-way adjacent to the property. The board may also consider restricting the hours of operation to those
deemed appropriate.
Page 2 of 3
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14,2015
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend approval to the City
Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 15-UBEX-1069) to allow establishments
for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles,
motorcycles, etc. within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District and
located at 325 Mealy Drive provided:
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-63,
Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is consistent with Section 24-112(c) in that the proposed use is found to be
consistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning district with respect to intensity of use,
traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any nearby
residential uses.
SUGGESTED ACTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL
The Community Development Board may consider a motion to recommend denial to the City
Commission of a requested Use-by-Exception (File No. 15-UBEX-1069) to allow establishments
for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles,
motorcycles, etc. within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District and
located at 325 Mealy Drive provided:
1. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Approval of this Use-by-Exception is not in compliance with the requirements of Section 24-
63, Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
3. The requested use is not consistent with Section 24-112(c) in that the proposed use is found
to be inconsistent with the uses permitted in the CG zoning districts with respect to intensity
of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with existing industrial uses, commercial uses and any
nearby residential uses.
Page 3 of 3
APPLICATION FOR A USE-BY -EXCEPTION
C ity of Atlantic Beach · 800 Semin ole Ro11d · Atlantic Bench, F loridn 32233-5445
Ph one: (904) 247-5826 · Fax: (904) 247-5845 · Website: www.conb.us
AGENDA ITEM #SA
DEC EMBER 14, 2015
Dnte __ !'<_tJ.,..0_".;J-----,G~~-~-S" ___ File No. l 5 -. U BE_)< • t0"9 Receipt _______ _
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3. Property Location 3 J ::5' /'1;..£/Jt i ~~. ,I!T?.-1,-t-"1/C.. fi'c4CI~ ) /.. J..;J.;-.33
4. Property Apprniser's Real Estate Number _________ Bloc!' No .. _____ Lot No. ____ _
5. Current Zoning ClassificatiOIJ 6. Comp r e hensive Plnn Future Land Use d esignation
7. Requested Use-by-Exc~\~~t:..;.5 /tf'/IY'i( /f/;-vr-uT?J~· /-,c.'/"AJ~ .. JVV'-"/~-~---~-.tt'-~-/C(
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8. Size of Parcel _____________ _ 9. Utility Provide•·
I 0. Stntcment of facts nnd specinl reasons for the reques ted Usc-by-Exception , which demonstrates compliance with
S ection 24-63 of the C ity of Atl nntic Beach C ode of Ordinances, Zoning nnd Subdivision Regulations. Attac h 11 s
Exhibit A . (Th e attached guide may be used if desired. Pleas e address each item, liS nppropriate to this reques t.)
11. Provide nil of the following iufo•·mation. (All information must be provided before a n application is sch eduled for any
public henring.)
n. Site Plan showing the locntion of nil structures , tempor11ry 11nd permanent, including setbncl<s, building height,
numbet• of stories lind squnre footllge, impervious surfn ce nren, nnd existing nnd/or prOJlOscd drivewnys .
Identify nny existing s t ructures and us es .
b. Proof of owne r s hip (deed O J' ccrtificnte by lnwycr or abstrnct compnny or title company thflt verifies record
own er a s above). If the appllcnnt is not the owner, n lette1· of nuthol'izfltion from the owner(s) for npplic11nt to
represent the owne•· fo•· all pUI'JlO ses •·elnted to this npplication must be provided.
c. Survey nnd legal description of property sought to be rezoned. (Attnch as Ex hibit 8.)
d. Required number of copies. (Two (2) copies of nil documents that are not l nrger thnn 11 x 17 inches in size. If
J>lnns or photographs, or colo•· att11chments n t•e submitted, plense p•·ovide eight (8) copies of these.)
c. Appli cation Fee ($350.00)
I HEREBY C ERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS CORREC T:
FORMATION OF P El ON '1'0 RgC EIV E ALL CORRI£SI'0NOENCE REGARDING THIS
APPLICATION Nnme: C/1~;5 70/r/e:~ ::r: ~;_.fi£-.<'/.-'6 /1-r-?j..A.I/,v,tt;
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EXHIBIT A
AGENDA ITEM# SA
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The review of an application for a Use-by-Exception shall consider the following items. Please
address each of the following as applicable to your specific application ..
1, Ingress and egress to propetiy and proposed Structures thereon with pmiicular reference to vehicular and
pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or catastrophe.
2, Parking and Loading Spaces, where required, with particular attention to the items in (1) ab,ove.
3. The potential for any adverse impacts to adjoining properties and properties generally in the area resulting
from excessive noise, glare and lighting, odor, traffic and similar characteristics of the Use-by-Exception
being requested.
4. Refuse, trash collection and service areas, with particular reference to items (1) and (2) above;
5. Utilities, with reference to locations, availability and compatibility;
6. If adjacent uses are different types of uses, describe type of screening and buffering that will be provided
between your use and the adjacent use.
@ Signs, i.f ~t~y, and proposed e:cterior lig~tin~, with ~·ef~rence to ~lare, traffic saf~~' economic effects and
· corgpattbthty and hmmony wtth propetites m the Dtstnct; (See Stgns and Adverhsmg, Chapter 17.)
ol 5!&# . .5' -/"?,p?)( /1~t:?W4:c!LL 5/Z€ ~
8. Required Yards and other Open Space. Show building setbacks and areas of open space on site plan.
9. General compatibility with adjacent propetiies and other property in the surrounding Zoning District as
well as consistency with applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. ----------------------
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DECEM B.E R 14,20 15
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'·'. Ct)ftfSlmMEi """' WILLIAM G. NOE, JR.
NOE & EAKIN
WARRANTY DEED
599· 1\'l'LANTIC BOULEVARD, SUITE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. 32233
THIS INDENTURE, Made this l day of May , A.D. 19 87 BETWEEI\!
C.E.D., Inc., a Florida corporation, as Managing General Partner
of MEALY STREET PROPERTIES, a Florida partnership
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Grantor, andFERIZ DELKIC , A MARRIED MAN
Whose Post Office Address is:
58 SAN JUAN DRIVE, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA 32082 , Grantee,
WITNESSETH: that the said Grantor, for and In consideration oft he sum often and00/1 00 Dollars and other
valuable consideration, in hand paid by the said Grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has
granted, bargained and sold to the said Grantee, their heirs and assigns forever, the following described land,
situate, lying and being In the County of DUVAL , State of Florida, to wit:
Lot 2, MAYPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, according to the plat _
thereof recorded in Plat Book 42, pages 48 and 48A, of·
the current public records of Duval county, Florida.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM# 8B
DECEMBER 14, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Bennett Property Development Options Discussion
SUBMITTED BY: Nelson VanLiere, City Manager
DATE: December 3, 2015
BACKGROUND: At the November 23ro City Commission meeting, Staff was asked
to provide information on the various options for developing the Bennett Property. It is
important to decide as soon as possible the intended use of the house located on the property if
acquired. This is necessary so that the City can appropriately secure the property once purchased
and take steps to fund the development costs. For discussion purposes, I have prepared a list of
some of the options that were discussed with cost estimates for review. These are simply
estimates that may help decide the ultimate disposition of the property should the City go
forward with the acquisition. These suggestions are not the only options to consider. Any
combination of development options that the City Commission is interested in can be evaluated
more thoroughly.
It is also important to remember that the City Commission authorized staff to develop a park
design for Tideviews including optional amenities in the area of the Bennett Property. The City
budgeted $25,000 to contract for this design and the project is currently unde1way.
Some of the options for development to consider are:
Option 1 -Raze the house and restore to green space. $5,000 to $10,000
Public works and the building department estimate that razing the house would cost from
about $5,000 to $10,000. Once removed, we would sod the area. This option would allow the
City time to consider how they may want to use the property in the future and to accumulate
funds for that development. Razing the house would also eliminate the need to secure it or
maintain it.
Option 2 -Raze the house and build a Community Center. $600,000 plus 50,000/yr
This option depends on the size and an1enities of the Center. As an example, a 3,000 sq
ft facility at $200/sq. ft would run about $600,000. Parking and neighborhood acceptance as
well as the overall need for the Community Center would need to justify this option. Grants may
be available to partially fund this option; however it would be a significant unplanned expense
for our budget which would have to be amended. Once built, the center would have estimated
annual operating costs of an employee, utilities, insurance and maintenance totaling about
$50,000 per year. The costs for a Center may be partially off-set with rental fees. Rental fee
revenues would not be considered a reliable funding source until a sustained demand was
demonstrated.
Option 3. -Remodel the house and use it to house a resident security officer. $20,000
This option would require renovations and modifications. We may need to spend
$20,000 initially and then make necessary modifications for an officer to inhabit. The City
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would need to become the landlord for the resident officer. We would need to investigate the
personnel issues that are involved in this option. There is also the potential that no officer would
take the offer and that from time to time, the house may be vacant. This option would potentially
add a layer of security to the area and may help visitors feel more inclined to use the park. The
question of the need for an officer in this neighborhood should be answered by the neighborhood
through their input. The effectiveness of an officer on site should be considered.
Option 4. -Split the property, develop the open area as part of an access to the park and
sell the house. All proceeds used for park development $0
This option has the potential of returning some of the spent funds back to the City after a
period of time and to provide those funds towards the development of other amenities within the
park. This option would give up the control over that portion of the property and take away the
flexibility to develop the park as described in the options above in the future. This option would
also require the City to either sell the house as is, or spend some amount of funds fixing it up
before selling. The net proceeds of the house obtained by a public auction depend on many
factors. The City may have to decide on a minimum bid to accept. If the property is disposed of
in a public auction, we would also lose control of the type of neighbor we would have. This
option may lead to the installation of a fence along the property line. The development of the
entrance to the park could be paid for with the net proceeds of the sale so that the City does not
have to spend additional funds, depending on the desired level of development.
BUDGET: The purchase of the property has an approved budget of $200,515. Upon the
acquisition of the property, staff should be instructed to prepare a midyear budget ordinance to
fund the development of the property. Options for the layout of Tideviews Park are currently
under design with a budget of $25,000. The proposed featured amenities of the park may impact
the decision of what to do going forward.
RECOMMENDATION: Once purchased, The City should move quickly to raze the
building as described in Option 1. Then we should move slowly, evaluate the design currently
being worked on and listen to the community about their needs and opinions of what will be
most beneficial to the surrounding neighborhoods. We would also then be able to take time to
determine the best way to fund future development. With time and community input, the City
may be able to obtain grant funding for improvements.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 90-Day Calendar for the Mayor and Commission
AGENDA ITEM H9A
DECEMBER 14,2015
SUBMJTTED BV: Yvonn e Calverley , Executive Assistant to the City Manage'/C----
DATE: November 24, 2015
STRATEGIC PLAN LJNl{: None
BACKGROUND: The 90-day calendar is included on the agenda for the purpose of settin g
meeting dates, determining the location, time and whether or not to
videotape specia l meetings and workshops if the Commiss ion desires .
The rolling 90-day calendar will be revised after receiving input from City
staff and the Commission and w ill be included in each agenda for
consideration.
Special notes :
• Town Hall Meet ing wil l be held on Saturday, January 9111 at th e Jordan
Park Community Center from 10 am to noon .
BUDGET: None
RECOMMENDATION: Approve lhe 90-Day Ca lendar for January through March 2016
ATTACHMENT: 1) Mayor and Commission 90-Day Calendar (January through March
2016)
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