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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
District Representation Study Committee
February 19, 2007, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
Call to Order— Chairman Lyman Fletcher
1. Review and approval of minutes of 2/8/2007 meeting
2. City of South Daytona; City Manager Joe Yarborough
3. City of Jacksonville Beach; Bruce Corbitt; retired City Councilmember and City Clerk
4. Atlantic Beach Public Safety Department; Director David Thompson
5. Set dates, times and subjects for next meetings
• Adjournment
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MINUTES
DISTRICT REPRESENTATION STUDY COMMITTEE MEETING
• February 8, 2007
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Chairman Lyman Fletcher Ms. Joan Carver
Ms. Carol Anderson Mr. John Fletcher
Mr. Johnny Bass Ms. Joyce Freeman
Mr. Bob Ballow Mr. Steve Litton
Mr. Reed Beaubouef Mr. Norm Thompson
Ms. Ann Bowers City Manager/Liaison Jim Hanson
ABSENT:
Ms. Gail Baker Ms. Kathy Carithers
Mr. Jack Robbins Ms. Maureen Shaughnessy
Call to Order Chairman Lyman Fletcher called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Approval of Minutes Motion: Approve minutes of January 23,2007 meeting with a change to reflect
• Ann Bowers was in attendance. Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager explained the purpose of the next item is to provide information
regarding the services and programs and how they are geographically located. He
indicated the Director of Public Safety will be at the next meeting to discuss police
services. Mr. Hanson introduced Timmy Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation to
address the parks and recreational programs.
City Parks Timmy Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation presented a slide show, which is
attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A. The presentation
included Voting Districts, which parks are within each district, and the types of
activities offered at those parks. The committee was given an opportunity to ask
questions and both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hanson answered their questions.
Chairman Lyman Fletcher asked for comments from the Committee. Joyce Freeman
explained the activities at Jordan Park. The committee discussed Passive Parks versus
Active Parks, where they are located, park usage, lighting, activities, accessibility to the
parks and maintenance of the parks. Chairman Fletcher asked the committee to keep in
mind what was discussed today which shows there are some differences in the different
areas of the community, different concerns, and how it might ultimately play in terms
of having representatives in different areas.
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mittee Reports Demographics Subcommittee-Norm Thompson referred to statistics and information
submitted at the last meeting. He also presented separate maps showing areas by
Income Levels, Population Density, Age, and Race.
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He stated he would provide copies of the model charter, which he was unable to bring
with him tonight.
It was suggested that the Committee research voter apathy, where the elected officials
live, and where the City resources are being spent.
The Committee stated that information on Public Safety, which will be presented at the
next meeting, is crucial. It is important to receive data on what and where the crime is
in the City.
The Committee also requested information on services such as Yard Waste and
Garbage pickup would be valuable in determining whether the different areas of town
are satisfied with the public services.
One member questioned if the City keeps a complaint database. Mr. Hanson explained
that only recently have police databases been kept in an electronic form. They can print
a map of where the complaints are, but only since November.
Community Meetings Jim Hanson explained three dates were established at the last meeting and he checked
with the locations and scheduled each by availability. Chairman Fletcher opened the
floor to suggestions for advertising these meetings to the public.
It was suggested that they use the Homeowners Association list for sending out some of
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the notices.
The Committee questioned what the Committee wants to ask the citizens to address at
the meetings. One question they agreed to was, "Do you feel that your needs are met
and you are represented in Atlantic Beach."
Chairman Fletcher appointed Carol Anderson, Reed Beaubouef, Steve Litton and Joan
Carver to prepare the announcement to the citizens of the meetings. The Committee
suggested advertising the meetings through the newspapers, postings at community
centers, grocery stores, and churches, notices to public schools for take-home notes to
parents, Committee members put notices in their private yards, internet, and insert in
water bills.
The following Committee members volunteered to attend the following meetings but
noted they can attend any of the other meetings also:
Adele Grage (March 6) Jordan Park(March 22)
Ann Bowers Reed Beaubouef
Bob Ballow Steve Litton
Joyce Freeman
Donner Park(March 19)
• Carol Anderson
John Fletcher
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Mr. Hanson stated the next scheduled meeting is February 19. Speakers for this
• meeting will be the City Manager of South Daytona, Bruce Corbitt, retired City
Council member from Jacksonville Beach, and Chief David Thompson.
Visitor Comments Michael Hoffman, 176 Camelia Street, stated the presentation on parks omitted Rose
Park. He also explained why he believes west of Mayport Road is not equally
represented and stated these issues are why the Committee should get rid of at large
districting.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, Chairman Fletcher declared the meeting adjourned at
9:00 p.m.
Lyman Fletcher, Chairman
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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FOR THE LAST FOUR ELECTIONS
2005 ELECTION
Candidates Name Seat# Address Precinct Contribution $ Total for Election
Wolfson 1 1725 Beach Avenue 13G $42,535.37
Beaver 1 319 Twelfth Street 13G $24,875.00
Harper 1 2019 Beach Avenue 13G $68,481.63
Parsons 4 1970 Mipaula Street 13G $6,350.00
Fletcher 4 340 Garden Lane 13G $8,148.25
Borno 5 223 Ocean Forest Drive N. 13G $4,385.00
$154j75.25
2003 ELECTION
Candidates Name Seat# Address Precinct Contribution $ Total for Election
Totter 1 275 Eleventh Street 13G $1,430.00
Meserve 1 2126 Beach Avenue 13G $17,670.00
Waters 2 1835 Seminole Road 13G $6,051.40
Simmons 3 211 Beach Avenue 13F $6,820.00
Raube 3 901 Ocean Boulevard 13G $6,601.94
$38,573.1.4
2001 ELECTION
Candidates Name Seat# Address Precinct Contribution $ Total for Election
Meserve 1 2126 Beach Avenue 13G $5,700.00
Totter 1 275 Eleventh Street 13G $750.00
Rabassa 4 1820 Live Oak Lane 13H $100.00
Mitchelson 4 340 Oceanwalk Drive N. 13G $4,280.00
Kuti 4 1132 Linkside Drive 13H $100.00
Potter 4 374 Second Street 13F $100.00
Parsons 4 1970 Mipaula Street 13G $5,725.00
Clemens 5 1638 Park Terrace W. 13H $4,080.00
Beaver 5 319 Twelfth Street 13G $6,070.00
$26.995,OQ
1999 ELECTION
Candidates Name Seat# Address Precinct Contribution $ Total for Election
Meserve 1 2126 Beach Avenue 13G $15,660.00
Shaughnessy 1 168 Oceanwalk Drive S. 13G $4,740.00
Waters 2 1835 Seminole Road 13G $2,075.00
Borno 3 223 Ocean Forest Drive N. 13G $500.00
$22.975.00
iNote: Candidates listed in bold were Elected. IIIIII