October 2015.pdfOctober 2015
Oct 3 Town Hall Meeting 10 am to Noon
Oct 8 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
Oct 12 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct 20 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
Oct 26 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct 27 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
November 2015
Nov 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Swearing-in Ceremony for New Elected Officials
Nov 10 Code Enforcement Board 6 pm
Nov 11 Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
Nov 12 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
Nov 17 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
Nov 23 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
Nov 24 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Nov 26 & 27 Thanksgiving – City Offices Closed
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CITY OFFICIALS
Carolyn Woods, Mayor
Mark Beckenbach, Mayor Pro-Tem
Maria Mark, Commissioner
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Jimmy Hill, Commissioner
Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Richard Komando, City Attorney
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
October 2015
Oct 4 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Oct 7 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 10 October Festival – Donner Park
Oct 14 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 15 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Oct 17 Camp Out Under the Stars – Russell Park Noon
Oct 17 Twilight Movie – Night at the Museum, Secret of the Tomb -
Russell Park 8-10 pm
Oct 21 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Oct 25 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Oct 28 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
November 2015
Nov 4 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 11 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 15 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Nov 18 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Nov 19 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Nov 25 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
www.coab.us/recreation
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They’re Coming!
Jacksonville
2015 Sea & Sky Spectacular
9 am to 4 pm
(Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront)
Put your feet in the sand and your eyes to the sky for Jacksonville’s 2015 Sea & Sky Spectacular.
This year’s show will be held on October 24th
and 25th. Prepare to be captivated by some
of the world’s most stunning air acrobatics
and military demonstrations. The event will feature the dynamic U. S. Navy Blue Angels and top civilian performers in the world. Bring
the family out for a weekend of interactive games, displays, live entertainment and
children’s activities. Get ready to go full-throttle, because this will not be your typical
day at the beach.
Use Extra Caution When School’s in Session
Things can get a little crazy on the roads during the school year. Buses are everywhere, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the
bell rings, and harried parents are trying to drop
their kids off before heading to work.
It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are
present - especially before and after school.
Here are some reminders to keep everyone safe:
• Slow down and stay vigilant in School Zones (15 MPH)
• Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children
especially have a tendency to do this.
• Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign.
• Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and
parks,and in all residential areas.
• Never pass a bus from behind if the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. All traffic must stop.
• Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be,
no matter who has the right of way.
By exercising a little extra caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
got poop?
Pick it up!
There are many things people enjoy doing with their dog; lounging on the couch
watching TV, a nice walk in the park, or a stroll on the beach.
Picking up his or her poop? Not so much fun. No one enjoys picking up poop, but it is a necessity if we want to continue to enjoy our beautiful City.
There are multiple ramifications to not picking up after your pet:
• The animal feces can contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated
water.
• Storm water can wash away and carry the waste into waterways which can be
harmful to humans and other animals.
• It’s the law to pick up after your animal.
• Upsetting other people who don’t want to deal with your animal’s waste.
City of Atlantic Beach Ordinance Sec/4-26 states “The owner of a dog or cat must
immediately remove defecation with some sort of suitable material/container and
must carry some sort of suitable material/container with them when walking a
dog or cat.” The fine for violating this Ordinance is $55 for a first offense, $150
for second offense, and $250 for the third offense.
There is no wrong way to do it, unless you don’t do it.
Atlantic Beach Police Department is now on Facebook
In an effort to improve communication with our citizens and visitors, the Atlantic Beach
Police Department (ABPD) has updated its website and has launched a brand new
Facebook page. Committed to providing excellent service to our community, ABPD
recognizes the importance of social media in developing community partnerships and
community involvement. The ABPD website is now updated with current information
about our agency and important information regarding victim assistance, crime statistics,
community partnerships, and emergency preparedness. The ABPD also created a Facebook
page to engage the community and keep you informed of recent activity. We encourage
you to take time to explore our website and follow us on Facebook.
How to Save Money on Rainy Days
Autumn is typically a wet season in our area. Use rainy days to lower your water bill by
making sure your irrigation system is working properly.
• Use sensors to prevent irrigating in the rain or when the ground is already saturated.
Rain sensors are shut-off devices that interrupt irrigation when it’s raining. Soil moisture
sensors are more complex, but keep the irrigation system from running when there’s
sufficient moisture in the ground. Soil moisture sensors can reduce irrigation time by
50% or more.
• Power flickers and outages often mess up the programming on irrigation systems.
If you have an automatic system, always check the settings after lightning storms
where electrical power is interrupted.
• Adjust your irrigation timers for seasonal changes in weather—manually or with a
Smart Controller. A Smart Controller can be programmed to allow for changes in water
needs throughout the year. Some even have their own weather stations and moisture
sensors to adjust irrigation to specific conditions.
Remember your days! Only irrigate on your days, before 10:00 a.m.
or after 4:00 p.m.
Address Irrigation Days
Homes with odd-numbered addresses Wednesday and Saturday
Homes with even-numbered addresses Thursday and Sunday
Non-residential properties Tuesday and Friday
Be sure to change your watering schedule to once per week
when Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1, 2015.
Address Irrigation Days
Homes with odd addresses: Saturday
Homes with even addresses: Sunday
Non-residential properties: Tuesday
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Dear Neighbors
There seems to be just a hint of fall in the air with the changing
of the seasons being mimicked by changes in our commission.
Our newly elected commissioners Blythe Waters, John Stinson and
Mayor Mitch Reeves will be inducted at the regularly scheduled
commission meeting on November 9th.
Our next Town Hall Meeting will be on October 3rd at the Commission
Chamber from 10:00 am to noon. All citizens are invited to come
and talk about any City issue on your mind. One topic sure to
be discussed is the acquisition of additional parkland along our
Riverbranch Preserve. The theme topic will be the proposed
Seminole Road Improvement Plan.
The City recently received some good news. On Tuesday, September
8th, the City of Jacksonville approved the City’s request of $675,000
for the construction of the water and stormwater improvements on
Francis Avenue. The construction of this project should commence
early next year.
We are continuing to work on improving the buffer requirements
between our business corridors and our residential neighborhoods.
Currently the Community Development Board is reviewing the Code
to make specific recommendations. Please let the Commission know
you support this effort and offer any suggestions you might have.
The easiest way is to email all of us at ElectedOfficials@coab.us.
For those of you nature lovers looking for new fun, try out our
recently completed Riverbranch Preserve overlook at the west end
of West 6th Street.
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods