May 2016.pdfMay 2016
May 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
May 10 Code Enforcement Board 6 pm
May 12 Pension Board Quarterly Meeting
(North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
May 17 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
May 23 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
May 24 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
June 2016
June 9 Pension Board Meeting (Commission Chamber) 6:30 pm
June 13 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
June 21 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
June 27 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
June 28 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 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.
May 2016
May 4 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 7 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
May 11 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 15 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
May 18 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 19 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
May 21 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
May 21 Dancin’ in the Streets – Town Center 11 am – 9:30 pm
May 25 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 29 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
June 2016
June 1 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
June 4 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
June 5 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
June 8 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
June 15 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
June 16 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 6-9 pm
June 18 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
June 22 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
June 26 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
June 29 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
www.coab.us/recreation
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In conjunction with the International
Building Code Council, the City of Atlantic
Beach joins with other cities and building
departments in proclaiming:
May 2016 - Building Safety
Month
and encourage everyone participating
on building construction projects to pay
attention to potential hazards, use good
common sense, and take the time to
follow the safety rules. It could save a life.
Important Information about Water during Hurricane Season
In the midst of getting ready to evacuate if a hurricane heads our way,
there’s one more thing to remember--Turn the water off to your home at
your main house cut-off valve. In severe storms, if trees fall on top of homes
or roofs are partially torn, plumbing can break and make damages even
worse. So be sure to include this step in your checklist.
Also, after a hurricane or tropical storm, a boil water notice may be issued.
If the electricity is out and you are unable to boil your water, there are
some alternate disinfection methods for water used for drinking, cooking
and brushing teeth:
• Add about 1/8 teaspoon unscented household bleach to a gallon of
water, mix, and let stand for 30 minutes before use.
• Add 20 drops of tincture of iodine to each gallon of water, mix and let
stand for 30 minutes before use.
• Purchase commercially available water disinfecting tablets. These are
usually available in stores that sell camping and hiking supplies.
In addition, you may want to keep a supply of bottled water available
during hurricane season.
let’s hope for an easy hurricane season!
Remember – Water only on your assigned two days per
week, before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
Homes with ODD addresses – Wednesday and Saturday
Homes with EVEN addresses – Thursday and Sunday
Non-Residential – Tuesday and Friday
Hurricane Season Begins June 1st Are You Prepared?
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1 through November 30. As we all
know, storms can and do threaten our City, and that threat must be taken seri-
ously. Federal, state and local agencies have their roles in providing assistance
in the event our area is impacted by a hurricane or tropical storm. However,
this assistance should not be perceived as a substitute for individual planning
and preparedness. Everyone must take personal responsibility for ourselves and
our families by being prepared to deal with the aftermath of a storm. Advanced
planning, staying calm, and being patient are the most important things to
do. This will make it easier for everyone should a storm threaten the City of
Atlantic Beach.
RE-ENTRY PASSES
In the event of an enforced evacuation, citizens and persons in the business
community (business owners/managers, employees) and any individual at-
tempting to make re-entry to the city will be required to have a Re-Entry Pass.
Re-Entry Passes are available at City Hall and the Atlantic Beach Police Depart-
ment, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents must provide a Photo ID with
an Atlantic Beach address (utility bill, tax receipt or similar documentation may
be used to confirm residency). Re-entry passes that have been distributed to
Atlantic Beach residents during the past several years will remain valid and do
not need to be replaced.
Business Community individuals not living in Atlantic Beach must provide a
Photo ID and proof that they own, manage or are employed in Atlantic Beach.
SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENTS
The Duval County Emergency Preparedness Division maintains a registry of
clients who have been identified as persons with either special medical needs
or special transportation needs during an emergency. A special needs client is
someone who is medically dependent on electricity for life support equipment
and/or requires observation, has a chronic condition that requires assistance,
needs assistance with medications or takes medications that must be refriger-
ated, or is a Dementia or Alzheimer’s patient or has contagious health condi-
tions that require minimal precautions or isolation. Individuals with special
medical needs who plan on using a public shelter during an evacuation should
register well in advance by contacting the Emergency Preparedness Division by
phone at (904) 255-3110 or visiting www.coj.net to complete a registration
form. A new registry is created each year in January, so individ-
uals must re-register every year to remain in the system. Once
the registration form is completed it is reviewed by a health care professional
and categorized by the assistance required.
CodeRED is a high-speed notification system that enables the City officials to
communicate important messages like; weather alerts, evacuation notices,
critical events near your location or boil water notices via voice, email, and text
messaging to the citizens of Atlantic Beach. Citizens must opt-in to receive alerts
by registering their land line and/or mobile telephone numbers. Don’t have
CodeRed? Learn more about it and sign up by visiting www.coab.us and clicking
on the “CodeRED Emergency Notification System” tab. It’s easy and can give you
fast, accurate information about weather warnings and emergency notices from
the Police Department, Water Department and other City Departments.
Dear Neighbors,
Summer time
With summer fast approaching, there are about to be a bunch of visitors to our City and they create a lot of problems…. they can
be found near water, in your backyard and lurking in dark shadowy
areas. If you are not thinking mosquitoes - then you may still have
a bit to learn about coastal living and the tolerance around this time
of year that is sometimes necessary to maintain that feeling of bliss associated with calling this amazing community home. So, let's address the pests that I was referring to. First, you will want to check
your yard now and dump all standing water which mosquitoes need
for their larva to survive. Second, dressing in light colored clothing
will make you less of a target when outside in areas prone to the
pests. Also, remember mosquitoes are most active in the evening, so venturing out in the morning before the heat may be the best time for yard work and other outdoor activities.
The Florida summer also brings more human visitors to Atlantic Beach,
many coming to enjoy the beaches and marsh front parks or to visit and patron the businesses that are an important part of what makes Atlantic Beach so special. I know for me personally, I genuinely enjoy
two very distinct and poignant annual events here: One is when it
becomes warm enough to bring the first mosquito, because its means
we are in the time of tide pools and sand castles, Cobia and sunrises,
bare feet on warm sand and cool sea breezes, the other is the quiet of the first cold day on an empty windy beach. Both annual events bring strong emotions; it is sometimes how we chose to enjoy the change
of season and the benefits of each season that defines our quality of
life. This change of season and the consequences of it are as consistent
as the tide. The summer crowd has been a heated topic of many
discussions but at the end of the day it's just one of the unique aspects of our lives. I strive to be an example of the best that Atlantic Beach represents by trying to be welcoming to the season and the "buzz and
bustle" that comes with it. I hope our many new residents will join us
in continuing the friendly and neighborly welcome approach to this
seasonal influx the same way that has been the trade mark of our
special place for generations.
Thank you
Your neighbor
Jimmy Hill- Seat 4
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