August 2016.pdfAugust 2016
August 8 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
August 15 Budget Workshop 5:30 – 9 pm
August 11 *Pension Board Meeting 6:30 pm
August 16 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
August 22 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
August 23 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
August 24 Budget Workshop 5:30 – 9 pm
September 2016
September 5 Labor Day – City Offices Closed
September 8 *Pension Board Meeting 6:30 pm
September 12 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
September 13 Code Enforcement Board 6 pm
September 20 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
September 26 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
September 27 *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.
August 2016
August 2 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
August 3 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
August 7 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
August 9 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
August 10 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
August 10 Well Being Wednesday – Adele Grage 4-5 pm & 5-6 pm
August 16 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
August 17 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
August 18 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 6-9 pm
August 23 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
August 24 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
August 26 Movie in the Park – “Rio” Jack Russell Park
August 28 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
August 30 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
August 31 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
September 2016
September 4 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
September 6 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
September 7 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
September 13 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
September 14 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
September 14 Well Being Wednesday – Adele Grage 4-5 pm & 5-6 pm
September 15 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
September 21 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
September 20 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
September 25 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
September 27 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
September 28 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
September 30 Movie in the Park – “Star Wars- The Force Awakens” Donner Park
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ABET Presents…Summer Special - The Waverly Gallery By Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Jack BarnardStage Manager: Debra Harvey August 12, 13, *14
STAGED READING – Carson Merry Baillie returns to the stage she created, portraying the matriarch of the Green family, who has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. Several actors from ABET’s early days join her onstage as members of her family and friends.
Show not included in season pass.Half-price ticket ($10) with purchase of 2016-2017 season ticketShowtimes: Fri & Sat at 8:00pm | *Sundays at 2:00pmAdmission: $20.00
Take the necessary precautions to prevent serious health effects such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
STAY COOL.
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible and avoid direct sunlight.• Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when it is the hottest part of the day.• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths to lower body temperature.
STAY HYDRATED.
• Drink plenty of water and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. • Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising
outside.
STAY INFORMED. Stay updated on local weather forecasts so you can plan activities safely when it’s hot outside.
Seek medical care immediately if you have or someone you know has symptoms
of muscle cramps, headaches, nausea or vomiting.
Atlantic Beach Cares Program!
Did you know that there is a program designed to help less fortunate citizens of our City? The program is called “Atlantic Beach Cares” and it is totally supported by contributions made by City of Atlantic Beach utility customers. The program allows you to authorize the City to add $1, $2, $5 or more to your monthly utility bill which would be used to help those who are having difficulty paying their utility bill because of their economic situation. The City of Atlantic Beach and Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, Inc. (BEAM) administer the program. In the first nine months of the current budget year, 34 of our neighbors have received assistance from the fund.
If you wish to participate in this worthwhile program you can either stop by City Hall to complete the authorization from or you can download a form from the City’s website www.coab.us, complete and return to Atlantic Beach City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jim Perkins at 247-5816.
Thanks to everyone that has contributed during the past year. Your support is greatly appreciated.
City Budget Workshops Scheduled
In preparation for the City’s upcoming fiscal year that begins October 1st, a
series of City Commission budget workshops have been scheduled. Upcoming
workshops will be held on Monday, August 15th and Wednesday, August 24th
beginning at 5:30 pm in the Commission Chamber.
Dear Neighbors,
The good news about living in Atlantic Beach does not always make the newspaper, however, it’s an important factor we enjoy every day. The value of our homes continue to increase, the desirability of our City brings more positive attention to our area for residents, people are attracted by the general friendly ambiance of our City, and we can feel safe thanks to the civil character of our community as well as our police and fire services.
When you consider the great services provided by our City, along with the many amenities residents and visitors enjoy daily, sometimes it can be overlooked how all of this happens and is maintained. The work of government must stretch across a continuum of options that requires dynamic input and participation in government processes by all citizens and City staff. How do we do this?
Good governance is accountable. Accountability is a fundamental requirement of good governance. The City staff and Commission has an obligation to report, explain and be answerable for the consequences of decisions made on behalf of Atlantic Beach citizens. This is why our commission meetings are live-streamed and recorded.
Good governance is transparent. Citizens should be able to follow and understand the decision-making process. This means that they will be able to clearly see how and why a decision was made – what information, advice and consultation the City staff and Commission considered, and which legal requirements (when relevant) were followed. The City Manager and City Clerk should respond quickly to any request for information.
Good governance is responsive. Atlantic Beach government tries to serve the needs of the entire community while balancing competing interests in a timely, appropriate and responsive manner. Our City Manager watches over the day-to-day operation of the City.
Good governance is equitable and inclusive. A community’s well-being results from all of its members feeling their interests have been considered by the City staff and Commission during the decision-making process.
Good governance is participatory. Anyone affected by or interested in a decision should have an opportunity to participate in the process for making that decision. This can happen in several ways. Citizens may be provided with information, can state their opinion at City meetings or via email, be given the opportunity to make recommendations, and be part of the actual decision-making process.
I urge all of you to participate in City processes and volunteer to serve. If you have any suggestions on how things can work better let your elected officials know. Located on the City’s homepage is a “Citizen Tracking Request” that can be used to communicate with City staff on any issue.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and I send blessings to you and your family.
Mitchell E. Reeves
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Help Keep Atlantic Beach Litter Free
Littering is a conscious decision people choose and individuals are much more likely to litter in “littered”
environments. A clean community discourages littering
and improves the overall quality of life. Litter hurts us all,
individually and as a City. It decreases property values and
increases crime and damage to our environment.
One way to really make a difference is to get involved.
Accept responsibility for your actions and influence the
actions of others around you while at home, at work, at school, and in the
community. Make a commitment to join with other citizens of Atlantic Beach to not be a litterbug and help keep our beautiful City litter free.
Proper Garbage and Recycling Cart Placement
for Service
Just a reminder…the placement of your garbage and recycling carts should
have a 3’ clearance from any object that would impede the automated truck
from collecting your garbage and recycling (i.e. garbage toter, mailbox, fire
hydrant or parked car). Carts should not be overfilled to the extent that the lid cannot close and all debris must be able to fall freely from the cart.
Trash, recycling and yard debris should be placed curbside by 7 am on your
regularly scheduled collection day. If you have any questions or concerns
regarding garbage service, you can contact Advanced Disposal Supervisor Kenny Patterson through the City’s Public Works Department at (904) 247-5834.
Twilight Movie in the Park returns on Saturday, August 26th at Jack
Russell Park. To celebrate the Olympics, the featured movie will be
“Rio”. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and get comfortable for a great relaxing evening under the stars. The movie will begin at dusk and is free and open to the public.