February 2006.pdfVOL.2 NO.2FEBRUARY 2006
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On March 1,2006,the new irrigation rule passed by the St.Johns River Water Management
District takes effect.This rule limits lawn and landscape irrigation to no more than two days per
week.The restriction against watering between 10 a.m.and 4 p.m.remains in effect also.
According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences,established
Florida lawns and landscapes only need watering two days per week in the dry season,and less
during rainy periods.
Landscape irrigation can account for more than 50% of total use for residences and businesses.
Efficient lawn and landscape irrigation is an important part of protecting our valuable water
resources.
Also,all irrigation systems must be connected to a rain sensor or moisture sensor to prevent
watering during rainfall periods.
For more information on water conservation,and the new irrigation rule,check out the
St.Johns River Water Management District’s website at www.sjrwmd.com.
As we start the
New Year, we your
city commission
are starting a
heavy schedule
of strategic plan-
ning meetings, information gathering
sessions, public hearings and
workshops. Several upcoming
meetings relate to the Community
Character project where new
development standards are being
considered to balance the need
to allow people to build what they
want on their property with the
desire to maintain the character
of our neighborhoods.
Winter and Company is a national
consultant that has worked with
many upscale communities on
similar issues and has assisted
Atlantic Beach in recent months.
They are being contracted to return
to Atlantic Beach to continue
additional work on our Community
Character project. They will provide
the results of the review and then
the work begins for us to change
our zoning laws.
There is a process which will be
followed which will offer one and
all the opportunity to be heard (more
than once) as we as a Community
get together at workshops,public
hearings, Community Development
Board meetings, and City
Commission meetings.
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NEW IRRIGATION RULE:
IRRIGATE NO MORE THAN 2 DAYS PERWEEK
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The City of Jacksonville will have a mobile household hazardous waste vehicle at the Atlantic
Beach City Hall parking lot (next to Russell Park),800 Seminole Road on Saturday,March
18th from 8:30 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
Many materials used in the homes and gardens are considered hazardous waste and must NOT
be thrown into household trash.These materials can cause serious safety and health problems.
Check the list below for types of products to take to the household hazardous waste and e-waste
collection on March 18th.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUSWASTE AND E-WASTE COLLECTION
• Paint,paint thin-
ners & strippers
• Fertilizer
• Computer
monitors
• Rechargeable
batteries
• Acids
• Terminals,CPUs
• Photographic
chemicals
• Flares
• Keyboards
• Antifreeze
• Used oil
• Printers &
scanners
• Pool chemicals
• Drain cleaners
• Stereo equipment
• Aerosol cans
• Varnish/shellac
• Desk and mobile
phones
• Pesticides
• Car care chemicals
• Pagers
• Small propane (lp)
tanks
• Fire extinguishers
• Power tools
• Car batteries
• Small kitchen
appliances
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
• Large household
appliances (wash-
ers,dryers,stoves,
refrigerators)
• Commercial
e-waste or
hazardous waste
• Bio-Hazardous
(medical) waste
• Explosives
• Tires
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
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CALENDAR
Meetings are held in the Commission Chambers unless otherwise indicated
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center,716 Ocean Blvd.
** These events will be held in the North Conference Room at City Hall,800 Seminole Road.
PROTECTYOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT
Donald Wolfson
MAYOR
Jamie Fletcher
COMMISSIONER
J. Dezmond Waters, III
MAYOR PRO TEM
Sylvia Simmons
COMMISSIONER
Mike Borno
COMMISSIONER
Jim Hanson
CITY MANAGER
Alan Jensen
CITY ATTORNEY
Donna Bussey
CITY CLERK
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It is important that every citizen of
Atlantic Beach becomes involved in
these processes and stays involved.
Input from all citizens defines the
concerns of the community and is
the guidance your City Commission
uses to carry out their duties. And
one of our duties is to find the middle
ground that is fair to all parties.
Please keep in mind that the
Commission is sworn to follow and
uphold the law. That is not an easy
task on occasions. Zoning issues
often make for complex decision-
making. Input from citizens often
identifies when or if the law needs
to be changed.
This new City Commission is settling
into becoming a solid working team
to address the concerns of the
Community. I am proud to once
again be a representative of the
Citizens of Atlantic Beach.
ZOO OUTREACH
PROGRAMS
The Parks & Recreation Department
will host Zoo Outreach Programs
at Dutton Island and Tideviews
Preserves. The programs are
scheduled for February 7, 9, 11
and March 7, 9, 11 at Dutton Island
beginning at 1:00 p.m. and
February 21, 23, 25 and March 21,
23, 25 at Tideviews Preserve
beginning at 1:00 p.m. The programs
are 45 minutes and include live
animals, bones and furs. Please
call (904) 247-5828 for additional
information or visit our website at
www.coab.us.
What IS identity theft? Identity theft is defined
as the stealing of another person’s personal
identifying information in order to fraudulently
establish credit,run up debt,or take over
existing financial accounts.Identity theft has
been around for a long time.Although identity
thieves still use the hands-on approach like
sifting through trash for credit card statements
or solicitations (dumpster diving),stealing
purses and wallets,and diverting a person’s
mail to another address,technology has made
it easier for them to steal someone’s personal
identifying information and get away with it.
Using a technique called “phishing,”identity
thieves send e-mails asking consumers to
update their account information by entering
it into a linked form or website that closely
resembles that of a legitimate company —
but isn’t.They also use the Internet and
the telephone to encourage unsuspecting
consumers to release personal information to
claim phony prizes,donate to bogus charities,
or transfer money for fake investments;then
they steal their money and their identities.Do
not give any of your personal information unless
YOU initiated the call or email contact.The
FTC’s website,www.consumer.gov/idtheft/,
is an excellent resource for identity theft
prevention,or you can contact Officer Tiffany
Layson at the Atlantic Beach Police Dept for
additional information and resources.
FEBRUARY 2006
Feb.1,Feb.2 Strategic Planning Workshops -
Sea Turtle Inn | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Feb.7,Feb.9,Feb.11 Zoo Outreach - Dutton
Island Preserve | 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Feb.8 *Tree Conservation Board Meeting |
7:00 p.m.
Feb. 13 City Commission Meeting | 7:15 p.m.
Feb.16 Board Member Review Committee
Meeting | 5:00 p.m.
Feb.19 *Songwriter’s Concert|6:00-8:00 p.m.
Feb. 20 City Offices Closed for President’s Day
Feb.21 Community Development Board
Meeting | 7:00 p.m.
Feb.21,Feb.23,Feb.25 Zoo Outreach -
Tideviews Preserve | 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Feb.22 *Tree Conservation Board Meeting |
7:00 p.m.
Feb. 27 City Commission Meeting | 7:15 p.m.
Feb.28 Community Character Workshop for
Commission | 5:00 p.m.
Feb.28 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory
Committee | 7:00 p.m.
Mar.1 Community Character Workshop for
Public | 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 5 *Songwriter’s Concert|6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mar.7,Mar.9,Mar.11 Zoo Outreach - Dutton
Island Preserve | 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Mar.8 *Tree Conservation Board Meeting |
7:00 p.m.
Mar.13 City Commission Meeting | 7:15 pm
Mar.14 Code Enforcement Board Meeting
|7:00 p.m.
Mar.16 Board Member Review Committee
Meeting | 5:00 p.m.
Mar.18 Household Hazardous Waste
Collection | 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Mar.19 *Acoustics Night | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Mar.21,Mar.23,Mar.25 Zoo Outreach -
Tideviews Preserve | 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Mar.21 Community Development Board
Meeting | 7:00 p.m.
Mar.22 *Tree Conservation Meeting| 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 27 City Commission Meeting | 7:15 p.m.
Mar.28 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory
Committee | 7:00 p.m.
MARCH 2006
Mike Borno
Commissioner
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www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
In the past few months,the City of Atlantic
Beach has hired two (2) new Animal Control
Officers (ACOs).They will be providing assis-
tance to members of the community
relative to animal issues and problems,and
they will be assuring that people and animals
comply with city ordinances.The ACO
schedules will be varied by the time of day
and the day of the week,so they should be
visible and accessible to the public.They may
be reached at (904) 247-5866,or they may
be contacted through the City website.
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