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january 2011
Jan 10 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
Jan 11 Code Enforcement Board / 6 pm
Jan 17 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Jan 18 Community Development Board / 6 pm
Jan 24 City Commission Meeting / 6 pm
Jan 25 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee / 6 pm
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
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.
january 2011
Jan 5 Lagniappe Night / Adele Grage / 7 pm
Jan 9 Songwriters Concert / Adele Grage / 6 - 8 pm
Jan 20 North Beaches Art Walk / Town Center / 5 - 9 pm
feBruary 2011
Feb 1 Flag Football Registration Begins
Feb 2 Lagniappe Night / Adele Grage / 7 pm
Feb 13 Songwriters Concert / Adele Grage / 6 - 8 pm
Feb 17 North Beaches Art Walk / Town Center / 5 - 9 pm
Presents…Full Gallop
Comedy/Drama
By Mark hampton and Mary louise wilson
january 21-22, 28-30 and 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
Teen Council Kick-Off Party
The City of Atlantic Beach will sponsor a Teen Council Kick-Off Party at
the Adele Grage Cultural Center on Thursday, January 13th from 6 to
7:30 pm. The Teen Council is the place for teens to participate in fun
activities and make a difference in their community. Make plans to
join us at the kick-off party and get to know other local teens. There
will be free pizza and soda, games and lots of fun for all. For more
information, contact Lisa Kamm at 803-3260.
A lot of things make Atlantic Beach the kind
of place that people want to come home to.
Some are the unique events that you can’t find
anywhere else and the wide range of recreational opportunities
available. Special events range from the holiday tree lighting in
December to the annual campout in Russell Park in the Fall, the
Acoustic and Songwriters Nights in Bull Park from the Spring
through Fall, a variety of festivals and art shows throughout the
year, Twilight Movies in various locations and “Wild Wonders”
nature programs in the Dutton and Tideviews Preserves.
There are recreational opportunities to suit just about everybody’s
taste from Little League baseball to flag football, tennis (at three
locations in the City), a skate park (now open in the evening
with new lighting), fishing at Dutton and Tideviews Preserves
and a host of plays to see at the Adele Grage Center.
If you haven’t checked out the calendar of events on the City’s
webpage at www.coab.us, you might be surprised at the number
and variety of things to do. You can even sign up to be notified
when new events are posted.
Many of these events are put on by volunteers. The City’s
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee uses energetic
volunteers for hands-on event planning and production. You can
volunteer by filling out an application available on the website or
you can call or stop by the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall.
Atlantic Beach has something for just about everybody that
makes us long to come home, be it from a hard day’s work,
returning from an overseas deployment or even moving back
after living elsewhere. Atlantic Beach is about as good as it gets.
— Mayor Borno
Winter Water Conservation Tips
Our north Florida winter is finally here. Take action to protect your pipes and keep your water
use down during the chilly season!
• Insulate hot water pipes to reduce the time it takes to get hot water to the faucet.
• Insulate pipes in unheated areas, as well as outdoor spigots and backflow preventers.
• Locate and test your master water shut-off valve. If a pipe breaks in your house, you want to
be able to shut the water off quickly.
• Seal openings into the house where cold air could reach unprotected pipes.
• If temperatures are predicted to reach near 20 degrees F, prevent pipes from freezing by
leaving faucets open at the slowest drip possible. It’s not the flowing water, but the release
of pressure, that protects pipes from bursting.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow heat to circulate around pipes.
• Drain your pipes before going out of town for an extended period. Close the master shut-off
valve, and run every fixture until no water comes out.
For more conservation tips, visit www.FloridasWater.com.
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
Map Information Service
Notice To: Lending Institutions and Real Estate and Insurance Agents
Subject: Flood Insurance Rate Map & Zone Information
As a public service, the City of Atlantic Beach is able to provide, upon
request, the following information free of charge.
• Identification of properties that may be in or out of the Special
Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as indicated on the City’s current Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
• Additional flood insurance data for a site, such as the FIRM zone and
the base flood elevation or depth, if shown on the FIRM.
• A flood insurance purchase requirement handout that can help
people who need to obtain a mortgage or loan for property within
an SFHA area.
If you would like additional information, please contact us at 247-5826
or stop by the Building and Zoning Department in City Hall. You will
need to provide us the street address and, if available, the subdivision,
lot and block number. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from
8 am to 5 pm. We look forward to serving you.
Electronic Waste Event
The City of Atlantic Beach, partnering with Advanced Disposal, will
hold an electronic waste collection event in the Atlantic Beach
City Hall parking lot (800 Seminole Road) on Saturday, January
15th from 8:30 am to 12 pm. For more information, please call
Atlantic Beach Public Works at (904) 247-5834. A complete list
of items that will be accepted at this event is located on the COAB
website at www.coab.us.
Did you know that there is a program
designed to help less fortunate citizens of our
City? The program is called “Atlantic Beach
Cares”. The program allows you to authorize
the City to add $1, $2, $5 or more to your
monthly utility bill which would be used to
help those who are having difficulty paying
their utility bill because of their economic
situation. The City of Atlantic Beach and the
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. administer
the program. If you wish to participate
in this worthwhile program please fill out
the authorization form on the right and
return it to City Hall, 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. If you have any
questions about the program, please contact
Joyce Lanier at 247-5816.
yes, i want to help my neighbor. I hereby authorize the City of Atlantic Beach to add the authorized amount indicated below to
my monthly utility bill. This donation will remain in effect until I notify the City of Atlantic Beach that I no longer wish to participate.
Water Account # ______________________________
Name (please print) __________________________________________________________
Service Address _____________________________________________________________
City ________________________ State ______ Zip _________ Phone ________________
Amount of gift: ________ $1 ________ $2 ________ $5 other $ ________________
ATLANTIC BEACH CARES PROGRAM