June 2013.pdfJune 2013
June 10 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
June 18 Community Development Board 6 pm
June 24 City Commission Workshop 6:30 pm
June 25 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
July 2013
July 8 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
July 9 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
July 16 Community Development Board 6 pm
July 22 City Commission Workshop 6: 30 pm
July 23 *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
Mike Borno, Mayor
Maria Mark, Mayor Pro-Tem
Carolyn Woods, Commissioner
Mark Beckenbach, Commissioner
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Jim Hanson, City Manager
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
June 2013
June 1 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
June 2 Yoga - Adele Grage 4-5 pm
June 5 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
June 9 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
June 9 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
June 12 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
June 15 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve 11 am
June 16 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
June 19 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
June 20 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
June 23 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
June 26 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
June 30 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
June 30 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
July 2013
July 3 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 7 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
July 7 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
July 10 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 14 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
July 17 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 18 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
July 21 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
July 24 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 28 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
July 28 Yoga – Adele Grage 4-5 pm
July 31 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
For the latest information, visit www.coab.us/recreation
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HURRICANE PLANNING AND RE-ENTRY
In the event of an enforced evacuation, citizens and persons in the business
community (business owners/managers, employees) and any individual
attempting to make re-entry to the City will be required to have a Re-
Entry Pass. Re-Entry Passes are available at City Hall and the Atlantic
Beach Police Department, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents must
provide a Photo ID with an Atlantic Beach address (utility bill, tax receipt or
similar documentation may be used to confirm residency). Re-Entry Passes
that have been distributed to Atlantic Beach residents during the past
several years will remain valid and do not need to be replaced. Business
community individuals not living in Atlantic Beach must provide a Photo
ID and proof that they own, manage or are employed in Atlantic Beach
(employees may present a payroll check or statement along with a request
by the owner/manager for the individual to be issued a Re-Entry Pass).
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ATLANTIC BEACH PoLICE DEPARTmENT
We are fortunate to live in a community like Atlantic Beach that
has a lower crime rate than most other areas, but crime does exist.
Following is some information about crime in our City and our Police
Department that you may find interesting.
In 2011 (2012 numbers not yet available) Atlantic Beach’s rate
for major “Part 1” crime was 37.3 crimes/1,000 residents. The
rate for the same crimes in Jacksonville was 51.5 /1,000 and the
rate statewide was 40.7 /1,000. In 2012, Atlantic Beach had 314
cases of thefts and burglaries and 54 violent crimes (murder, rape,
burglary and aggravated assault). Officers made 197 arrests for
drugs and 902 total arrests.
The ABPD has 28 sworn officers, 12 other full time employees and
three part time staff. Our officers are on duty 24/7 and we usually
have Detectives working from 8 am until 2 am, although they are
always on call if needed.
Many people think that our officers spend most of their time making
traffic stops. However, the majority of the time is spent responding
to citizens’ calls, conducting investigations and completing
documentation so that people who are arrested can be successfully
prosecuted. The ABPD had 21,831 calls for service last year that
range from responding to burglar alarms and noise complaints to
thefts, burglaries and more serious crimes. Our officers investigate
all crimes that occur within our City with the exception of homicides
which are worked jointly with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The City has five detectives on staff with an average caseload of 25
crimes, per detective, at any given time. The amount of time spent
on any particular case varies dramatically from a low of around
two hours for a simple theft to a recent case of an aggravated
battery in a neighborhood disturbance where four people were
arrested. Counting the initial patrol response and the detective
follow-up time, our Police Department has over 60 man hours devoted so
far to that one case. By the time this gets through the court system, it
could easily double.
One thing that allows our officers to respond effectively and professionally
to all of the calls for service is the high level of training they receive. They
averaged 86 hours of training per officer last year.
Atlantic Beach is one of the safest communities around due in no small part
to the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of our Police
Department. Please join me in giving them a wave or a “thank you” next
time you see one of them on the street.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS – ARE YOU READY?
Hurricane Season Begins June 1st
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1 through November 30. As
we all know, storms can and do threaten our City, and that threat must
be taken seriously. Federal, state and local agencies have their roles in
providing assistance in the event our area is impacted by a hurricane or
tropical storm. However, this assistance should not be perceived as a
substitute for individual planning and preparedness. Everyone must take
personal responsibility for ourselves and our families by being prepared
to deal with the aftermath of a storm. Advanced planning, staying calm,
and being patient are the most important things to do. This will make
it easier for everyone should a storm threaten the City of Atlantic Beach.
Special Needs Shelters
The Duval County Emergency Preparedness Division maintains a registry of
clients who have been identified as persons with either special medical needs
or special transportation needs during an emergency. These individuals require
assistance during evacuations and sheltering or need special transportation to
a shelter. Individuals with special medical needs who plan on using a public
shelter during an evacuation should register well in advance by contacting the
Emergency Preparedness Office by phone at (904) 630-2472 or visiting www.
coj.net to complete a registration form. A new registry is created each year in
January, so individuals must re-register every year to remain in the system. Once
the registration form is completed it is reviewed by a health care professional
and categorized by the assistance required. Individuals are then assigned to a
shelter or hospital and to the appropriate transportation agency, if applicable.
Use Caution with Contractors Removing Fallen Trees and
Storm Debris
If a tree or large limbs fall on your property, please ensure that any contractor
you hire to remove the tree is properly licensed to do this type of work, and most (continued on next panel)
follow-up time, our Police Department has over 60 man hours devoted so
far to that one case. By the time this gets through the court system, it
could easily double.
One thing that allows our officers to respond effectively and professionally
to all of the calls for service is the high level of training they receive. They
averaged 86 hours of training per officer last year.
Atlantic Beach is one of the safest communities around due in no small part
to the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of our Police
Department. Please join me in giving them a wave or a “thank you” next
time you see one of them on the street.
importantly, verify that the company or individual has insurance coverage, including
liability insurance, in case his actions cause additional damage to your home. The
contractor must also have Workmen’s Compensation Insurance. Otherwise, you
could be liable if one of his workers is injured while working on your property.
Unfortunately, big storms provide opportunities for unscrupulous persons claiming
to be qualified to remove and dispose of storm debris. There are numerous qualified
tree removal companies in the area, and all will gladly supply their credentials upon
request. Be aware that it is the responsibility of any tree-trimming contractor to
remove and properly dispose of trees and debris. These private contractors are not
allowed to place debris along city streets to later be removed by the City. Should
we have such a storm, the City’s Public Works Department will have a large task in
clearing public streets so that emergency vehicles can reach properties and residents
can safely return to their homes. Tree removal companies cannot be allowed to
delay or make this process more difficult.
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.
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