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february 2011
Feb 14 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
Feb 15 Community Development Board / 6 pm
Feb 21 PresiDents Day – City OFFiCes ClOseD
Feb 22 *Cultural arts & recreation advisory Committee / 6 pm
Feb 28 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
marCh 2011
Mar 8 Code enforcement Board / 6 pm
Mar 14 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
Mar 15 Community Development Board / 6 pm
Mar 22 *Cultural arts & recreation advisory Committee 6pm
Mar 28 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
City offiCials
Mike Borno, Mayor Carolyn Woods, Commissioner
John Fletcher, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hanson, City Manager
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner alan Jensen, City Attorney
Paul Parsons, Commissioner Donna Bartle, City Clerk
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
february 2011
Feb 1 Flag Football registration Begins
Feb 13 songwriters Concert / adele Grage / 6 - 8 pm
Feb 17 north Beaches art Walk / town Center / 5 - 9 pm
marCh 2011
Mar 6 songwriters Concert / adele Grage / 6 - 8 pm
Mar 12 Wild Wonders / Dutton island Pavilion / 1 pm
Mar 17 north Beaches art Walk / town Center / 5-9 pm
Mar 26 Wild Wonders – Dutton island Pavilion 1pm
Mar 27 acoustic night returns / Bull Park / 6 - 8 pm
Presents…Full Gallop
Comedy/Drama
by mark hampton and mary
louise wilson
february 4-5
a play based on the life of
Diana Vreeland, who stood
at the center of american
style for five decades. as
editor of Harper’s Bazaar and
Vogue magazines, and as a
member of the international
Café society, she chronicled
the extraordinary people and
events of her time.
showtimes: thursday, friday & saturday 8 pm / sunday 2 pm
admission: adults – $15 / senior, student, military – $12
$15 and $12
WWW.ABETTHEATRE.COM
716 OCEAN BOULEVARD, ATLANTIC BEACH
ORDER TICKETS AT 249-7177
ADMISSION:
$15 ADULTS
$12 SENIOR, STUDENT, MILITARY
PAYMENT:
CASH OR CHECKS PLEASE.
NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
BY:MARK HAMPTON &
MARY LOUISE WILSON
DIRECTED BY:JUDY HULETT
STARRING:PEG PASCHAL
AS DIANA VREELAND
FEATURING ARTWORK BY
PEG PASCHAL & FASHIONS FROM
THE 1930S,‘40S AND ‘50S.
8pm:JANUARY 21, 22, 28, 29
& FEBRUARY 4 & 5
2pm:JANUARY 30
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Doing our Part to Clean up the river
Most of you have already heard about algae
blooms in the st. Johns river caused by too
much nitrogen. new state and Federal regulations require
atlantic Beach and other cities in the region to reduce the amount
of nitrogen discharged into the river from wastewater plants and
storm water systems. the deadline for atlantic Beach to meet the
new requirements is October of 2013.
the least expensive way to meet the requirements is to eliminate
one of the City’s two wastewater plants, upgrade the other and
meet the storm water requirements by taking more nitrogen out
of the wastewater discharge. Plans have been prepared for the
work, permits have been received from regulatory agencies, and
bids have been opened.
now for the good news; bids for all of these projects came in
well under budget largely due to the depressed economy: the
contractors need work. the bids are low enough to allow some
additional work on sludge handling facilities that will reduce
future operating costs and to make some improvements that will
allow the City to better control odors.
Work on these projects will begin soon and will be finished
in 2012. this will allow the plant operators plenty of time to
get the new equipment operating properly to meet the state
deadline. Much of the piping work will be done by directional
boring, rather than the more usual method of trenching, to
minimize the impact to trees and adjacent residents.
even though these improvements are being made in atlantic
Beach and other wastewater plants in the region, citizens still
need to do their part to keep the st. Johns river clean in the
future. Please keep the following suggestions in mind.
• Fertilize only when necessary. Don’t fertilize before a heavy
rain and never fertilize within ten feet of a stream or lake.
• Don’t let grass clippings wash into a storm drain or stream.
• Pick-up pet waste regularly.
• never dump oil, chemicals or other waste into a storm drain.
• if you have a septic tank, make sure it is properly maintained.
it takes each and every one of us working together to make
improvements to our environment for the future.
— Mayor Borno
Water exhibits at MOsh
Jacksonville’s Museum of science and History has some great
permanent exhibits to help you and your kids learn about water.
explore Florida underwater habitats at the Water Worlds multiple
aquariums. at the atlantic tails exhibit, meet Fermata, a life size
right whale and her baby, along with other marine mammals. Find
out how water works at the aqua expo. Visit with MOsH’s live
animals, including turtles and alligators at the Florida naturalist’s
Center. Daily shows like the Creature Feature are complimentary.
take advantage of this great resource! For more information go
to www.themosh.org.
remember your Day:
Only irrigate on your day, before 10 am and after 4 pm.
Odd numbered addresses - saturday
even numbered addresses - sunday
nonresidential properties - tuesday
For more information on conserving water visit
www.floridaswater.com.
liFeGuarD POsitiOns
Open for 2011 season
the City is accepting applications for Ocean lifeguards for the
2011 season. interested parties may pick up an application at the
atlantic Beach City Hall. eligibility criteria and more information,
including an on-line application may be obtained on the website
www.coab.us.
tHanks tO tHe BeaCHes COMMunity
the City of atlantic Beach wishes to thank the Beaches community for making the Holiday Gift
tree and toy Drive for children a tremendous success. sixty-eight children were matched with
“angels,” and 35 children received bikes donated by a local church. Due to the generosity and
caring of our beaches community, over 100 volunteers helped distribute 240 presents and items
of clothing to the children. thank you one and all for giving so many children a bright Holiday
and new year!
the atlantic beach Dog Park located at 268 aquatic
Drive officially opened on January 22, 2011. the dog
park is located next to sunrise Community Church
and across the street from the beaches aquatic
Center. Parking is available at the facility with
additional parking nearby on aquatic Drive. the
atlantic beach Dog Park is a pay-to-use facility
with a card controlled access gate. the Dog Park
fee is $50 for the year for one dog and $25
per additional dog with a three dog max per
customer. Dogs must have documentation of
shots and spay / neutering to obtain an access
card. there is also a guest and visitor option for
usage. registration and payment for the dog
park may be done through the cashiers at City
hall during normal working hours 8am – 5pm.
upon payment, the customer shall receive an
access card and a dog tag. all proceeds go to the
operation, maintenance, and future improvements
for the park. Questions regarding the atlantic
beach Dog Park can be directed to Public works
at 904-247-5834.
the atlantic beach
Dog Park is Open….
Come and Check it out