October 2016.pdfOctober 2016
October 10 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
October 15 **Town Hall Meeting 10 am
October 18 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
October 24 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
October 25 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
November 2016
November 9 Code Enforcement Board 6 pm
November 10 *Pension Board Meeting 6:30 pm
November 11 Veterans Day – City Offices Closed
November 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
November 15 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
November 22 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
November 24 & 25 Thanksgiving Holiday – City Offices Closed
November 28 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
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CITY OFFICIALS
Mitchell E. Reeves, Mayor
Jimmy Hill, Mayor Pro - Tem
John Stinson, Commissioner
Blythe Waters, Commissioner
Mitchell Harding, Commissioner
Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
Brenna Durden, City Attorney
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
*These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
**This event will be held at Jordan Park Community Center, 1671 Francis Avenue
October 2016
Oct 3-9 Web.com Tour Championship – Atlantic Beach Country Club
Oct 6 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 7 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 8 Fall Festival – Donner Park 11 am – 3 pm
Oct 9 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Oct 13 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 14 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 15 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 6-9 pm
Oct 20 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 21 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 22 Family Fun Day/Campout – Jack Russell Park
Oct 22 Movie in the Park – “Peanuts Movie” Jack Russell Park
Oct 23 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Oct 27 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 28 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
November 2016
Nov 1 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 2 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 8 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 9 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 15 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 16 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 17 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Nov 20 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Nov 22 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 23 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 29 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 30 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
www.coab.us/recreation
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ABET Presents…MACBETH
By William ShakespeareAdapted and directed by Kelby SiddonsOctober 21, 22, 28, 29, 30* and November 4, 5, 6*
CLASSIC DRAMA – You’ve heard of Shakespeare in the Park, but have you ever seen Shakespeare in the dark? This production utilizes practical lighting and cinematic sound to engulf you in the supernatural Scottish moors.
Showtimes: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00pm | *Sundays at 2:00pm
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES!
Teenagers are getting away with it all over the state, and hundreds of people
are becoming victims. The crime is 100 percent preventable, and it won’t cost
you a penny. It’s called “car-hopping.” Criminals roam neighborhoods at
night, pulling on car door handles, hoping to find an open vehicle. You’d think
in this day and age no one would ever leave their cars unlocked, even in the
nicest of neighborhoods. However, the false sense of security causes people
to assume their cars are safe. Criminals will take whatever they can find from
an unlocked car – whether it is loose change, gift cards, or something more
substantial like a purse, gun, or spare key to the car! Atlantic Beach detectives
have recently made an arrest of two juveniles that were charged with numerous
vehicle burglaries in our City. We want to remind our citizens to lock their
doors. We are working closely with residents to warn them because this is a
crime that’s completely preventable. If you see any suspicious activity in your
neighborhood, please call the police department immediately.
Storage And Parking Of Recreational Vehicles
Recreational vehicles stored or parked on any residential lot are subject to the
following provisions:
1) No more than one (1) recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer shall be
stored or parked on any residential lot that is 5,000 square feet in lot
area or less. Minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet is required for
storage or parking of any second recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer,
or other type of trailer.
2) Recreational vehicles, boats or boat trailers, or other type of trailer shall
not be parked or stored closer than fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.
3) Recreational vehicles, travel trailers or motor homes shall not be
inhabited or occupied, either temporarily or permanently, while parked
or stored in any area except in a trailer park designated for such use.
Sea & Sky Spectacular
November 5-6, 2016
Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
10 am To 4 pm each day
Join the City of Jacksonville, Naval Station
Mayport and Cities of Jacksonville Beach,
Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach as the
skies and waterways of the First Coast are
transformed into the backdrop for the most
exciting air acts and military demonstrations in the world!
This action-packed event will feature a dynamic over-the-ocean sky show
highlighted by the world-famous United States Blue Angels along with other
military and civilian flight teams, live entertainment, a street festival featuring
static displays of aircraft and military vehicles, simulators, recruitment booths,
a kids’ area and more. For additional information on the airshow, visit www.
jaxhappenings.com.
Dear Neighbors,
Cooler temperatures are just around the corner and that means all
kinds of fun, fall activities are happening this month! Be sure to check
out the City calendar, but to name just a few we have the Web.com
Tour Kick Off (10/3), the October Festival held at Donner Park (10/8),
Camping under the Stars at Russell Park (10/22), the Fall Festival
at Beaches Town Center, (10/22) and the Sea and Sky Spectacular
featuring the Blue Angels (11/5-6). If you are looking for something a
little less crowded but still want to enjoy the nicer weather and Atlantic
Beach’s many parks, why not get a permit to camp at Dutton Island?
You can check out the new causeway and campsites.
As many of you know, October 1st starts our new fiscal year and we
have just completed the budget process for the coming year. While
there are a number of projects that will be coming to completion in
the next six months, this years budget also includes some new projects
that I am excited to tell you about. In addition to the Safe Routes to
School sidewalk work, the City has also set aside money to improve
the sidewalks in the Sea Spray and Royal Palms neighborhoods, to
make the paths that brings students from West of the school to Atlantic
Beach Elementary safer as well. We will also be updating our Master
Stormwater Drainage Plan. Additionally, we have allocated funds for
a Comprehensive Code Review as it affects zoning and planning within
the City. We will be soliciting citizen input as we start this process, so
if you are interested, contact your City Commissioner to let them know
you would like to be part of shaping the future of Atlantic Beach!
Finally, I would like to offer a note of thanks to Chief of Police Michael
Deal. In order to be closer to his family, he has accepted a position
with the Winter Park Police Department. In the time he has been with
us in Atlantic Beach, Chief Deal has exemplified the values of Integrity,
Courage and Excellence that are emblazoned on our patrol cars. He
has increased the outreach of the Department and improved the trust
and involvement of our community with our officers. He has set a fine
example for his officers and his predecessor to follow and I would like
to simply say, “Thank You and good luck in your next endeavor!”
Enjoy the fine Fall weather with your family and friends!
Blythe Waters
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Family Fun Day & Campout Under The Stars
Mark your calendars! You will not want to miss this popular event scheduled for
Saturday, October 22nd from 3 to 10 pm at Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL. This year’s Family Fun Day will feature caricature drawings,
face painting, rock wall climbing, bounce house, train rides, petting zoo, Captain
Character’s Ventriloquist/Puppet Show, Prince Pele’s Polynesian Show, food truck
and much more. The evening ends with the showing of “Peanuts the Movie”.
All afternoon and evening events are free and open to the public. Campers can
reserve a camp site for a $15 fee. A free pancake breakfast is served on Sunday
morning for overnight campers.
To register stop by the Recreation Office located in the Adele Grage Cultural Center,
716 Ocean Blvd. For more information call 247-5828 or visit www.coab.us/
events.
Gail Baker Community Center
At Donner Park
11 am to 3 pm
2072 George Street, Atlantic Beach, FL
• Food • Games • Music • Clothing giveaway
• Exhibits and information booths • Face painting
• Bounce house • Voter Registration
Saturday, October 8th