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August 2014.pdfAugust 2014 Aug 11 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Aug 14 Pension Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting 6:30 pm Aug 19 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm Aug 25 City Commission Workshop 6:30 pm Aug 26 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm September 2014 Sep 1 Labor Day – City Offices Closed Sep 8 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Sep 9 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm Sep 16 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm Sep 22 City Commission Workshop 6: 30 pm Sep 23 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm August 2014 Aug 3 Yoga - Adele Grage 4-5 pm Aug 6 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 10 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Aug 10 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm Aug 13 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 15 Movie in the Park – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 – Jack Russell Park Aug 17 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Aug 20 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 21 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm Aug 24 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Aug 24 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm Aug 27 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 31 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm September 2014 Sep 3 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Sep 7 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Sep 10 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Sep 14 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Sep 17 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Sep 18 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm Sep 19 Movie in the Park – The Lego Movie - Donner Park Sep 21 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm Sep 24 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Sep 28 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm www.coab.us/recreation Visit us on facebook! www.coab.us/facebook C it y C al e n d a r S pe c i a l E ve n t s Find Us On Facebook 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 FDOT Repairing Atlantic Boulevard Bridge over San Pablo River The Florida Department of Transportation is currently conducting a bridge painting and repair maintenance project on the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. The $2.6 million project includes cleaning and painting the steel beams, repairing concrete on the piers beneath the bridge, repairing cracks in the road surface and sealing joints. While the majority of work is being performed under the bridge, traffic impacts on Atlantic Boulevard include a current shift for eastbound traffic to accommodate painting equipment on top of the bridge. Future project activities may require some nighttime lane closures from 8 pm to 7 am. The estimated completion date of the maintenance project is by summer 2015. Motorists are reminded that while the speed limit of 45 mph is not reduced during construction, speeding fines are doubled in construction work zones. Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated. * These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd. A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 V O L . 1 0 N O . 8 C I T Y O F A T L A N T I C B E A C H N E W S L E T T E R Tips for Saving Water with Your Hose Squirting each other with the hose might feel good on these hot, humid days. Here are some tips that can save water and keep your water bill low:  Outfit your hose with an adjustable shut-off nozzle that will automatically close when it’s released. When finished using the hose, shut it off at the faucet instead of the nozzle to avoid leaks.  Check all hoses, connectors and spigots regularly and repair any leaks promptly. Use hose washers between spigots and hoses to prevent leaks.  Turn your hose off while it is unattended.  When using a hose sprinkler for watering, be sure to set a timer to remind yourself to turn it off.  Do not hose down driveways or sidewalks. Use a broom or blower to remove dirt or debris.  If you wash your own car, park on pervious areas to do so. Consider having your car washed at a commercial facility that recycles their water instead. For more information on water conservation, check out the St. Johns River Water Management District’s conservation website at www.floridaswater.com. KNOW YOUR DAYS: Irrigate only before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. and only on your days. Odd Addresses – Wednesday and Saturday Even Addresses – Thursday and Sunday Non-Residential – Tuesday and Friday Atlantic Beach Police Department is Accepting Applications for Second Citizen Police Academy The Police Department is seeking local residents who wish to participate in the Citizen Police Academy to get an inside look at what an Atlantic Beach police officer does. Classes will meet Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm beginning August 21st. The classes will cover a wide range of interactive topics including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime scene processing and firearms. There will be a graduation ceremony held on November 6th for the participants. If you are interested in attending the Citizen’s Police Academy, e-mail Sgt. Ed Peck at epeck@coab.us or contact him at (904) 247-5859 for an application packet and more information. Back to school safety School will be back in session on August 18th and that means the “School Zones” will be activated on Seminole Road and Sherry Drive during the designated times: 7:45 AM -9:00 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM. The afternoon hours vary slightly two Wednesday’s per month, when school is released an hour earlier. During the posted times, the speed limit is 15 miles per hour in the designated areas and is strictly enforced. Traffic fines are doubled in school zones. There is also a crossing guard posted at the intersection of Seminole and Seaspray, and in the 200 block of Sherry Drive – directly in front of the elementary school. When the crossing guard enters the intersection to stop vehicle traffic, vehicles are required to stop AT THE TRAFFIC CONES, which are placed on the roadway. Vehicles should not pull up to the cross walk, as this endangers the safety of the pedestrians. Please help keep everyone safe this school year and do your part to abide by the laws in the school zones. F ro m T he M ay o r Every year dogs die because their owners leave them in parked cars while shopping or running errands. Even “just a few minutes” can be too much. Here are some facts to consider: • Dogs don’t sweat. The only ways they can cool themselves are through panting and the pads of their feet. • Animals can suffer from heat stroke in just 15 minutes. Heat stroke causes heart problems, nerve damage, brain damage, liver damage and/or death. • Snub-nosed dogs (like boxers and pugs), double coated dogs (like huskies and shepherds), and older dogs are even more likely to overheat. • When it is 78° outside, the internal temperature of a car can reach 90° in 5 minutes, and 110° in 20 minutes. • Studies show that “cracking the windows” has little effect on the internal temperature of the car. • The sun moves. A car parked in the shade can be in partial or full sun within a short period of time, causing the car to heat up even faster. Please leave your dog at home during the warmer months – it’s not worth the risk to his health. If you see a dog locked in a car call the police department immediately Dear Neighbors, For the past few weeks I have been traveling and have had an opportunity to visit many, many dear friends and relatives along the way. The people and places are all very nice for sure, but nothing beats having Atlantic Beach to come home to. Of course, every place has its pros and cons. Although Atlantic Beach has mostly pros, I hope you’ll join me in trying to turn one possible con, the limited Town Center parking, into a pro by trying to walk or ride your bike into town when you can. How wonderful it is to be able to stop under one of the big shady trees along the way and chat with your friends and neighbors. This ability to connect and engage within the community is one of Atlantic Beach’s greatest “pros” and summer is one of the easiest times to enjoy it. I know I do and hope I’ll see you out and about throughout the year. Blessings to you and yours, Carolyn Woods Seminole Road Improvements The City has awarded a contract for engineering design for stormwater and streetscaping improvements to Seminole Road from Atlantic Blvd to the 5-Way Intersection. The corridor is currently being surveyed to identify existing conditions. This survey will form base drawings showing existing trees, utilities, sidewalks, plantings and similar features to allow design work to begin. Improvements will likely extend from right-of-way to right-of-way and include landscaping and sidewalk(s). Stormwater ponding will be minimized. Once the design is approximately 30% completed, a neighborhood meeting will be held in order for the City to obtain feedback from local residents. If residents have any questions prior to the neighborhood meeting, please contact Public Works at (904) 247-5834. Chat with the Chief! Thursday, August 14th 6:00 pm -6:30 pm in the Commission ChambersCome sit down for an informal chat with Chief Mike Classey! This is a great time to get to know your Police Chief – stop by for a visit - bring your questions, comments or concerns.