June 2014.pdfJune 2014
Jun 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jun 17 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jun 23 City Commission Workshop 6:30 pm
Jun 24 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
July 2014
Jul 4 City Offices Closed
Jul 8 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
Jul 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jul 15 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jul 22 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Jul 28 City Commission Workshop 6: 30 pm
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
June 2014
Jun 1 Yoga - Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jun 4 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jun 7 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
Jun 8 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jun 8 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Jun 11 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jun 15 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jun 18 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jun 19 North Beaches Art Walk–Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Jun 21 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
Jun 22 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jun 22 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Jun 25 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jun 29 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
July 2014
Jul 2 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jul 6 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Jul 9 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jul 13 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jul 16 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jul 17 North Beaches Art Walk–Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Jul 20 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jul 20 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Jul 23 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jul 27 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
Jul 30 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
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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
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
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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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
For more information on how you can save water go to www.floridaswater.com
FIRST CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY IS A SUCCESS
THE MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH INAUGURAL CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY PROGRAM GRADUATED ON MAY
15TH. THIS ENTHUSIASTIC GROUP OF 27 RESIDENTS MET EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE
WEEKS. THEY WERE INSTRUCTED ON A WIDE VARIETY OF POLICE TOPICS INCLUDING: PATROL, INVESTIGATIONS,
CRIME SCENE PROCESSING, DEFENSIVE TACTICS, AND FIREARMS. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ALREADY PLANNING
THE 2ND CPA FOR LATER THIS YEAR. WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO EACH OF THE
CPA MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE PROGRAM AND CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!
Recycling Changes
All City recycled materials are being taken
to the new Republic Services Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF) located on
Jacksonville’s Northside. This state of
the art facility uses automation to process
all recyclables through a single flow path.
Single-stream recycling refers to a system
in which all paper fibers, plastics, metals, and other containers are mixed in a
collection truck, instead of being sorted by the depositor into separate commodities
(newspaper, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard, plastic, glass, etc.) and handled
separately throughout the collection process. In single-stream, both the collection
and processing systems are designed to handle this fully commingled mixture
of recyclables, with materials being separated for reuse at a materials recovery
facility (MRF).
As a result of this change in processing, Atlantic Beach residents no longer have to
separate fiber materials from containers and may place all recyclables in a single
container (or multiple containers containing mixed materials). In late Spring or early
Summer, the City’s waste hauler, Advanced Disposal Systems, will be distributing
new recycling toters, similar to the toters currently used for garbage, but only 64
gallons in size. All recyclable materials will go into this single container and will
continue to be collected once a week on the same day as garbage and yard trash.
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS EXPANDED
In March, the City of Atlantic Beach implemented two new ways to pay your utility bill. You
may now pay through our automated phone payment system or the City’s website using
your debit or credit card (Visa, Master Card or Discover cards) or checking or savings account
via e-check (EFT-electronic payment).
These two new options were in response to customer requests for more convenience,
flexibility, and security in the payment process:
• Make payments 24/7 from your phone or computer
• Eliminate waiting on hold or driving to City Hall and waiting in line
• Reduce identify theft due to increased security
Phone: Local: (904) 421-7347 Toll Free 1 - (844) 223-2737 (follow voice prompts)
Web Payments: www.coab.us (click on “Utility Bill Payments” on the left-hand banner)
The system allows you to store account information to reduce entry time for future payments,
or you may make a one-time, single utility payment without creating a profile.
Dear Neighbors,
Summer is fast approaching; the school year will soon be ending
and long awaited vacations happily starting. While the vacation may
be short lived, your “stay-cations” can continue all summer long by
making good use of and enjoying our fantastic sandy beach, serpentine
marsh waterways and extensive park system.
Did you know we have 14 distinct parks spread throughout Atlantic
Beach? You can see an interactive map of our parks at www.coab.us
by clicking on the" Things To Do" tab. There is also an Intracoastal Salt
Marsh Paddling Guide. For those of you who would like to experience
the marsh this way but don’t have a boat, there are kayak rentals
available through Nautical Escapes Rentals and Tours at Dutton Island
Preserve.
Atlantic Beach is very proud of its efforts to make the beach safe and
accessible for all. Our website has a chart of beach access points that
offer ADA ramps and parking. Please call our Recreation Department
at 247-5828 if you would like to use a specially designed beach wheel
chair for your outing. During the summer, lifeguards and staff patrol
the beach on a daily basis providing guidance and direction relative
to hazardous conditions, marine animals, and first aid. Remember,
parents are responsible for their children’s safety in the water at all
times.
In Bull Park our Mid-Week Farmers Market is in full swing. You will
find fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, local pastries, breads
and condiments and even some art and craft items. There are still a
few spaces available if you would like to be a vendor. Please come by
for a visit Wednesday afternoons all year long from 3-6 pm.
As you can see there is plenty of good family fun throughout the city -
so get out there and enjoy!
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods