April 2014.pdfApril 2014
Apr 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 15 Community Development Board 6 pm
Apr 22 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Apr 28 City Commission Workshop 6:30 pm
May 2014
May 12 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
May 13 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
May 15 Pension Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 pm
May 20 Community Development Board 6 pm
May 26 City Commission Workshop 6: 30 pm
May 27 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
CITY OFFICIALS
Carolyn Woods, Mayor
Mark Beckenbach, Mayor Pro-Tem
Maria Mark, Commissioner
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Jimmy Hill, Commissioner
Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
April 2014
Apr 2 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 5 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Apr 6 Yoga - Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 9 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 11 & 12 Shakespeare in the Park – Johansen Park
Apr 13 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 13 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Apr 16 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 17 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Apr 19 Easter Egg Hunt - Jordan Park 10 am – 1 pm
Apr 20 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 23 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Apr 26 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 1 pm
Apr 26 Arts in the Park – Johansen Park 10am – 6 pm
Apr 27 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Apr 27 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Apr 30 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 2014
May 4 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
May 4 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
May 7 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 10 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
May 10 Bowl Bash – Russell Park
May 11 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
May 14 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 15 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
May 17 Dancin’ in the Streets – Town Center 11 am – 9:30 pm
May 18 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
May 21 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
May 24 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
May 25 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
May 25 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
May 28 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING THE CITY?
The City of Atlantic Beach has several volunteer boards and committees that
provide a valuable service to the operations of the City. Citizens who are
interested in serving their community through volunteer service are encouraged
to complete a Board and Committee Member application which can be
obtained from the City Clerk’s Office or from the City’s website: www.coab.us.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Code Enforcement Board, Community
Development Board, Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee, two
Pension Boards, one for police employees and the other for general employees,
and a Board Member Review Committee. For more information about the
responsibilities of these boards and committees, please contact the City Clerk
at 247-5809 or visit our website.
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DEAR NEIGHBORS
Goodness, we have had quite a bit of unpredictable weather so far this year
and citizens should be prepared for it to continue through the hurricane season
which runs from June 1st through November 30th.
Hurricane Preparedness Week is scheduled for May 25th through May 31st.
By taking some time now to get ready, you can make yourself, your family
and ultimately your community better able to recover from a hurricane.
Planning before a storm is essential. There are many important steps to include
in your emergency plan. First, everyone needs to be financially protected from
the dangers of hurricanes. Update your insurance policies, especially wind
and flood insurance. If you do not have insurance, please contact an agent.
Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period from the date of purchase before
your policy goes into effect. That means now is the best time to buy flood
insurance. This is also the time to guard against wind damage to your home
and property by trimming trees and investing in door and window protection.
Second, your emergency plan should include the following:
1) Supplies for the entire family for three days. This includes water,
enough food, medications, clothing and any other special needs, whether
you stay home or evacuate.
2) Evacuation route and destination. Include your extended family in this
process and have a predetermined way to contact each other and/or meeting
place. If you are evacuating with your pets, remember to pack any necessary
items, i.e. medications and food.
3) Protect your property before you evacuate. Turn off all utilities, empty
refrigerator, and secure lawn furniture and planted pots so they do not become
flying missiles that will cause damage to your home.
Third, be prepared to look for, listen to and respond early to any emergency
information announcements. Waiting to leave in an emergency could cost
valuable time, money and lives.
Here’s to hoping we will never need to use our emergency plans.
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods
April is Water Conservation Month in Florida
April is typically the driest month of the year in Florida, so it’s the perfect time to think
about ways to save water. You can find an interactive home water use survey at www.
sjrwmd.com. Click on the Water Conservation tab to learn how to reduce your water bill.
Let’s protect our precious water supply.
Remember Your Day:
Only irrigate on your day, before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses - Wednesday and Saturday
Even numbered addresses - Thursday and Sunday
Nonresidential properties – Tuesday and Friday
For more information on water conservation go to www.FloridasWater.com
Celebrate Earth Day during Water
Conservation Month
April 22, 2014 is Earth Day. Find out about area events, including the Earth Day Ecology
Fair on April 18 at the Jacksonville Landing. Activities will include arts and crafts, live music
and more at www.EarthDayJax.com.
ARTS IN THE PARK 2014
Be inspired! The Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation
Advisory Committee will sponsor the 11th Annual Arts in the
Park on Saturday, April 26th from 10 am to 6 pm. Original
art will be available for purchase by eighty accomplished
artists exhibiting their fine arts and crafts and there will be
lots of hands-on activities to delight the kids. Pack a picnic
lunch, grab your family and come out to enjoy the day under
the elegant shady oak trees, listen to acoustic musicians and
sample lots of delicious food…all at beautiful Johansen Park! For more information,
contact the Recreation Office at (904) 247-5828 or www.recreation@coab.us.
TIME TO SPRUCE UP THE YARD
As the weather starts to warm up, residents get more active in their yards. Listed below
are some tips that will help keep our City looking as neat as possible.
• Lawn, tree and other vegetative debris are picked up curbside once a week.
• All yard waste is to be placed behind the curb or edge of the pavement.
• Please do not block stormwater flow by staging yard debris in the gutter.
• Never blow grass clippings or leaves into the storm drains.
• Please separate yard waste from household garbage for collection.
• Items that are NOT yard waste include: fencing, landscape timbers, garden
hoses, dirt, planters, flower pots and yard decorations.
• Grass clippings and leaves must be in open/uncovered cans or in sealed plastic
bags and must not weigh more than 40 pounds.
• All limbs must be in lengths five foot or less and six inches or less in diameter.
No item or stump may weigh more than 40 pounds.
• Don’t use cardboard boxes for yard waste. Once emptied they become windborne
litter.
• Collection of yard waste is limited to 5 cubic yards weekly. This is approximately
the size of a standard pickup truck load. Any excess will be picked up on your
next pickup day, or you may arrange for a special pickup at a per cubic yard
rate approved by the City. Advanced Disposal Service’s Supervisor will make the
determination of the amount of excess yard waste. Call Public Works at 247-5834
for additional information.
• Yard waste must not be stacked over water or gas meters, under low hanging tree
limbs or utility wires, or beside mailboxes.
• Yard debris may not be placed on vacant lots, City street medians or parks. These
are considered to be illegal dumps, and are subject to a fine and delayed pick-up.
• Do not mix construction debris, lumber, fencing or building materials with yard
debris.
Green waste produced by a Landscape Contractor, Tree Surgeon, or other tree removal
operation must be disposed of by the Contractor and is not included within the requirements
of the City’s Sanitation Contractor’s responsibility. Contractors or homeowners also may
require a permit authorizing the removal of protected trees. Contact the City’s Building
& Zoning Department at (904) 247-5826 for more information.
SPRING EGG HUNT AND FUN DAY AT JORDAN PARK
Bring the little ones out to meet the Easter Bunny
at beautiful Jordan Park on Saturday, April 19th.
Festivities begin at 10 am with an egg hunt for
children 10 and under. There will be lots of games
for the family and free refreshments. For more
information, call (904) 247-4038.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Johansen Park
The University of North Florida’s English Department will hold its 5th Annual
Shakespeare in the Park with a presentation of “Romero and Juliet” on April 11th
and 12th, (weather permitting). In case of rain, the performance will be on Sunday,
April 13th. All performances begin at 8 pm and are free and open to the public.