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August 2017 August 2017 Aug 10 Pension Board 6:30 pm Aug 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Aug 15 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm Aug 22 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm August 2017 Aug 1 Kids’ Yoga – Adele Grage Center 5:30 & 6:30 pm Aug 2 Qigong – Adele Grage Center 9:30 am Aug 2 Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 2 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 6 pm Aug 2 Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm Aug 28 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm September 2017 Aug 2 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 7:30 pm C it y C al e n d a r Aug 3 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 8:30 am Aug 3 Yoga at the Park – Bull Park 7 pm Sept 4 Labor Day – City Offices Closed Sept 11 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Aug 6 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 3:30 pm Sept 12 Code Enforcement Meeting 6 pm Aug 6 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage Theater 6-8 pm Aug 8 Kids’ Yoga – Adele Grage Center 5:30 & 6:30 pm Sept 19 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm Sept 25 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Aug 9 Qigong – Adele Grage Center 9:30 am Sept 26 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm Aug 9 Mid-Week Market– Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 9 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 6 pm S pe c i a l E ve n t s A u G u S T 2 0 1 7 V O L . 1 3 N O . 8 C I T Y O F A T L A N T I C B E A C H N E W S L E T T E R Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated. *These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd. CITY OFFICIALS Mitchell E. Reeves, Mayor Mitchell Harding, Commissioner John Stinson, Mayor Pro Tem Donna Bartle, City Clerk Jimmy Hill, Commissioner Brenna Durden, City Attorney Blythe Waters, Commissioner Kevin Hogencamp, Interim City Manager www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800 ABET Presents…Floyd Collins Sept. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday MUSICAL / This haunting musical – one of the most acclaimed in recentyears – tells the transcendent tale of a true American dreamer. It’s the1925 true story of Kentucky caver Floyd Collins, who, in his search forthe ultimate tourist attraction, is trapped in a cave and triggers the firstmodern media frenzy. “This is the original and daring musical of our day – a powerhouse.” – New York Magazine. Aug 9 Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm Aug 9 Meditation– Adele Grage Center 7:30 pm Aug 10 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center 8:30 am Aug 13 ECO Paddle Tour – Dutton Island kayak launch 11 am Aug 13 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 3:30 pm Aug 15 Photo Contest Ends 5 pm Aug 15 Kids’ Yoga – Adele Grage Center 5:30 & 6:30 pm Aug 16 Qigong – Adele Grage Center 9:30 am Aug 16 Yoga – Adele Grage Center – 3:30 pm Aug 16 Meditation – Adele Grage Center – 7:30 pm Aug 17 Meditation – Adele Grage Center – 8:30 am Aug 17 Artist Reception - Adele Grage Center 5-8 pm Aug 17 ARTWALK – Beaches Town Center 5-9 pm Aug 20 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 3:30 pm Aug 22 Kids’ Yoga – Adele Grage Center 5:30 & 6:30 pm Aug 22 CARAC monthly meeting – Adele Grage Theater 6 pm Aug 23 Qigong – Adele Grage Center 9:30 am Aug 23 Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 23 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 6 pm Aug 23 Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm Aug 23 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 7:30 pm Aug 24 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 8:30 am Aug 25 Movie in the Park – Bull Park 8 pm Aug 27 ECO paddle Tour – Dutton Island kayak launch 11 am Aug 27 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 6pm Aug 27 Acoustic Night with food truck – Bull Park 6-8 pm Aug 29 Kids’ Yoga – Adele Grage Theater – 5:30 & 6:30 pm Aug 30 Qigong – Adele Grage Center 9:30 am Aug 30 Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm Aug 30 Yoga – Adele Grage Center 6 pm Aug 30 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 7:30 pm Aug 31 Meditation – Adele Grage Center 8:30 am www.coab.us/recreation Find Us On Facebook Visit us on facebook! www.coab.us/facebook F ro m T he i nt e r i m c it y m an a g e r PROTECTING OUR (IN)VALUABLE SAND DUNES The beach and dune system is our community’s first line of defense against storms because they buffer coastal development from storm waves. This fact was certainly substantiated by Hurricane Matthew’s wrath, which easily could have been much more devastating. That’s where the importance of sea oats – those gorgeous, tall plants with large golden-brown seed heads -- come into play. Sea oats are extremely valuable for coastline and barrier island protection because their massive root systems hold soil and sand in place during hurricanes and tropical storms. Without the sea oats' roots’ stabilizing influence, dune sand tends to blow away in the wind. Further, the sand dunes are a habitat for lots of species, including sea turtles. In Atlantic Beach, when people are disturbing sea oats, we hope they will call the Police Department at 247-5859. Our department will respond accordingly. Photo and/or video documentation is very helpful. The crime is a state law punishable by a fine of up to $500. In Atlantic Beach, the city advocates a land ethic that recognizes that landholding and use of land is a form of stewardship for the community, the environment, and to future generations. Whether or not the ropes or other do-not-cross markings are there, it’s crucial to environmental health that people stay off the dunes. As such, we strongly request that our residents and visitors use dune walkovers and designated beach access points to cross the dunes. We hope that our residents will continually be messengers by telling others about the importance of protecting sand dunes and the environment. In other words, you don’t have to be an environmental expert to help protect sand dunes and the coastal environmental, you just have to care. ABOUT MOSQUITO CONTROL SPRAYING Mosquito control services are provided to the City of Atlantic Beach by the City of Jacksonville. Information on mosquito control spraying, including the ground fogging and aerial schedules, is available online at www. coj.net/mosquito. The City of Jacksonville website provides updated information on recent and future aerial sprayings in Atlantic Beach. Meanwhile, residents may submit an online request to inspect or spray their property or neighborhood by calling (904) 630-2489 or submitting an online form at 630city.coj.net. Please keep in mind that weather is a huge factor in their planning and execution. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns on these or any other topics. Kevin Hogencamp City of Atlantic Beach interim city manager (904) 247-5806 khogencamp@coab.us Kevin Hogencamp Interim City Manager Let Your Voice Be Heard on Aug. 29 City of Atlantic Beach residents will cast votes for three City Commission seats in the Aug. 29 City elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPEAR ON BALLOT: Mayor/Commissioner- Seat 1: At LargeEllen Glasser Milton Lamont “Sarge” HallMitchell E. “Mitch” Reeves, Jr. Commissioner- Seat 4: District 1306 James “Jimmy” Hill Candace Lee Kelly Commissioner- Seat 5: District 1312 Mitchell “Mitch” HardingBrittany Norris Visit the City’s website at www.coab.us/elections for more information and links to the detailed election calendar, district map, and Duval Countyprecinct-finder page. ILLICIT DISCHARGES The City of Atlantic Beach has a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, which governs stormwater discharge into the City’s drainage system which ultimately leads into the Intracoastal Waterway. One aspect of the city’s permit is a requirement to control unauthorized discharges into the environment through illicit discharge prevention. An illicit discharge is any non-stormwater input to the drainage system, whether by an unauthorized connection (such as a swimming pool discharge) or the dumping of any substance (even if mostly water) directly into a drainage catch basin or ditch. Suspected illicit discharges or potential illicit connections should be reported to Public Works at 247-5834. Featured Artist of the Month with Reception Every month the Adele Grage Cultural Center & Gallery exhibits art of a featured artist. Local talented artists display up to 45 pieces of paintings and/or photography. A reception is held the third Thursday of the month with light snacks and refreshments from 5 to 8 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist, learn about their work and get special prices during the receptions. The gallery is open M-F from 8 am to 4 pm. Make plans to attend this great monthly event. Schedule of Artists: August – Jim Brady (Photography)September – Sandy Harrington (Water Color & Ink Art)October – Neal Radford (Photography)November – Dr. Susan Schuenke (Drawings)December – Jack Zievis (Photography) Twilight Movie in the Park returns on Friday, Aug. 25, at Bull Memorial Park with the showing of Disney’s “Moana”. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and get comfortable for a great relaxing evening. The movie begins at 8 p.m. Free popcorn will be provided.