July 2012.pdfJuly 2012
July 4 CITY OFFICES CLOSED
July 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
July 10 Code Enforcement Board 6 pm
July 17 Community Development Board 6 pm
July 23 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
July 24 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
August 2012
Aug 13 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Aug 16 General Employees’ Pension Board Meeting 6:30 pm
Aug 16 Police Officers’ Pension Board Meeting 6:30 pm
Aug 21 Community Development Board 6 pm
Aug 27 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Aug 28 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
CITY OFFICIALS
Mike Borno, Mayor
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Maria Mark, Mayor Pro-Tem
Mark Beckenbach, Commissioner
Carolyn Woods, Commissioner
Jim Hanson, City Manager
Alan Jensen, 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.
July 2012
July 4 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 8 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
July 11 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 18 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 19 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center
& Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
July 25 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
July 29 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
August 2012
Aug 1 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
Aug 5 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Aug 8 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
Aug 15 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
Aug 16 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center
& Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Aug 18 Twilight Movie in the Park – Location TBA
Aug 22 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
Aug 26 Acoustic Nights – Bull Park 6-8 pm
Aug 29 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 4-7 pm
For the latest information, visit www.coab.us/events
or recreation www.coab.us/recreation
Visit us on facebook! www.coab.us/facebook
Have You Checked Out the Wednesday Market at Bull Park?
This weekly outdoor market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm at Bull Park, which is
located between Ocean Boulevard and East Coast Drive at 7th Street. The market features
fresh locally-grown produce, delicious baked goods, organic products, yummy food samples
and recipes each week. So grab your bags and carts and stop by to check it out. You will be
pleasantly surprised at all the wonderful offerings. For more information, visit the market
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Be Florida Friendly
You can conserve water, use less fertilizer and pesticide, save money, and have a
beautiful yard using the nine Florida-friendly landscaping principles:
• Right plant, right place • Water efficiently
• Fertilize appropriately • Mulch
• Attract wildlife • Manage yard pests responsibly
• Recycle • Reduce stormwater runoff
• Protect the waterfront
Florida-friendly landscapes are drought-tolerant and include Florida native plants.
You can learn everything you need to know at www.FloridaYards.org. The site
includes a Florida-friendly plant database, and even an interactive yard where you
can design your own Florida-friendly landscape.
Remember, only irrigate on your assigned days before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses – Wednesday and Saturday
Even numbered addresses – Thursday and Sunday
Non-Residential - Tuesday and Friday
For more information, go to www.FloridasWater.com.
Mosquito Control
May through October is considered the “heart” of mosquito season. If the amount of rainfall
received does not allow for water to stand for several days, the mosquito population is
essentially kept in check.
The following tips can help eliminate mosquito breeding sites on your property:
Clean out eaves and gutters.
Change water in the bottom of plant containers, including hanging plants,
at least twice per week.
Remove vegetation or obstructions in drainage ditches that prevent the flow
of water.
Plants such as bromeliads, with large leaves that collect water, should be
cleared out every few days.
Replace water in birdbaths at least twice per week.
Check tarps on boats or other equipment that may collect water in pockets
or indentations.
Replace water in pet feeding dishes at least once per week.
Check closely for any containers, such as unused planters, that may hold
water and empty them frequently.
The City of Jacksonville provides primary mosquito control services throughout Duval County.
ou can call them at (904) 630-2489 or file an on-line complaint at http://630city.coj.net.
If complaints from specific neighborhoods indicate a concentrated problem, Atlantic Beach
Public Works Department has a contract for mosquito control services to back up the County’s
services. Call Public Works at 247-5834 or use the on-line Request Tracker at www.coab.us.
DON’T MISS A PAYMENT!
Summer is a busy time of the year. The City would like to remind all of our utility
customers that arrangements can be made to have your utility bill paid directly
from your checking account on the due date with our “Direct Debit” program. This
is especially helpful if you are traveling during the summer months. Please contact
the Water Department at 247-5816 for more information about how to sign up.
• The sun moves. A car parked in the shade can be in partial to full
sunlight in a short period of time, causing the car to heat up even
faster.
• Animals can suffer from heat stroke in just 15 minutes. This causes
heart problems, nerve damage, brain damage, liver damage and/or
death.
Please leave your dog at home during the warmer months – it’s not worth the risk to your
pet’s health. If you see a dog locked in a car, call the Police Department immediately.
When leaving a dog outdoors, remember that the animal must have fresh water and
shelter to protect it from the elements.
Animals Don’t Belong in Hot Cars
Every year, dogs suffer and 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 way they can cool themselves is by panting and
through the pads of their feet.
• 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.
Pedestrian Safety
School is out and it is a good time to give some thought to pedestrian
safety. Our Police Department looks into the details of each accident and
analyzes trends or patterns to see if adding warning signs, crosswalks or
other improvements can prevent another one from happening. However,
the most important part of preventing accidents is for each of us to take
the responsibility to remain alert, be courteous to others and use common
sense.
Florida Law provides some very sensible rules that both children and
adults should keep in mind;
- Where sidewalks are provided; use them. Don’t walk or ride in the
street. Where no sidewalks are available, walkers should travel on
the left side of the road so that they can see oncoming traffic.
- Where crosswalks exist, both drivers and pedestrians should pay
special attention. The driver of any vehicle must yield to any
pedestrian that is within the crosswalk, but is not required by law to
stop for the pedestrian unless they are in the crosswalk. Pedestrians
should be careful not to walk or run into the path of an oncoming
vehicle even if a crosswalk exists.
- Bike riders have all the rights and responsibilities as the driver of any
vehicle. Bikers should ride in a bike lane or on the pedpath where
they exist and not in the roadway. Bicyclists should pay attention
to oncoming vehicles and should ride single-file when oncoming
vehicles need to pass.
- Bike riders under 16 years old must wear a bicycle helmet that is
properly fitted and fastened.
- Between sunset and sunrise, bicyclists must use a white lamp on
the front of their bike and a red light facing the rear.
If you have children at home this summer, take some time out to talk with
them about safety.
We all enjoy the relaxed lifestyle at the beach but also need to pay
attention and show good sense so that everyone stays safe.