12-8-75 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGENDA
December 8 , 1975
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes of November 24, 1975 and the
Special Called Meeting on December 3, 1975
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Correspondence
6. Commission Consideration
A. Opening of Bids for Workmen' s Compensation, etc.
B. Report from City Engineer Re; Seaspray Subdivison
C. PUD Ahern Street and Sherry Drive - Public Hearing
D. Beaches Study Commission - Proposal from Mr. John Morris
E. Ordinance 45-75-3 - Salary - Commissioners
F. Land Acquisition for Sewer Plant and Public Works
G. Resolution 475-25 Beaches Aquatic Club
H. Resolution 475-26 20 year Ad Valorem Taxes
I . Resolution 475-27 - Belvedere Water & Sewer
J. Ordinance 458-75-4 - City Employees Pension Plan
K. Sign Policy
L. Membership in the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
7. City Clerk
8. Chief of Police
9. Director of Public Works
10City Manager
11, Commissioners
12. Mayor
13, Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1975,
AT 8:00 P. M.
PRESENT: William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
James E. Mhoon
Alan C. Jensen
Robert B. Cook, Sr.
L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners
AND: R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney
Adelaide R. Tucker, Acting City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Commissioner, Mr.
Howell . The invocation was given by Commissioner Minton,
followed by the pledge to the flag.
The minutes of the meeting of November 24, 1975 were approved
as written upon a motion by Commissioner Minton, seconded by
Commissioner Jensen and carried.
The minutes of the special called meeting of December 3, 1975
were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Minton,
seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried.
Bid Opening - Workmen' s Compensation, etc ,
The first bid opened from Kramer, Wurn, Gay & Petway Insurance
Company was in the amount of $276.00 and covered item No. 9
only of the specifications (specified hazard insurance for
police and firemen - $20, 000.00 on the job accident insurance) .
The second bid opened from Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
was in the amount of $27, 895.00 and included all 9 items of the
specifications. There were no other bids submitted. It was
moved by Commissioner Mhoon and seconded by Commissioner Cook
that the bids be received and reviewed by a committee. The Mayor
appointed a committee of himself and Commissioners Cook and
Minton whose recommendations will be presented at the next regular
meeting of the City Commission on December 22, 1975 .
PUD Ahern Street and Sherry Drive - Public Hearing
A plot plan was presented by George Bull, Jr , , Architect, for
D. Lee Ross, owner of the property located at Ahern Street and
Sherry Drive - N. E. corner. The Mayor explained this is an
application for PUD and it was pointed out that this planned
unit development has the approval of the Atlantic Beach Planning
Board. The unit contains five town-house type apartments with
8 (eight) off street parking spaces, the plat of ground is 125 '
by 70 ' . Mayor Howell then declared the meeting in session for
a public hearing. The question was asked from the audience if
the people in the neighborhood had been notified. They were
Minutes December 8, 1975
Page #2
PUD Ahern Street and Sherry Drive - Public Hearing Continued
informed that all property surrounding the proposed project
were multi-family or motels. There being no further comments
the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by
Commissioner Mhoon, seconded by Commissioner Minton that the
plat be approved. Mr. Bull was advised the detailed plans and
specifications would have to be approved by the Commission at
a later date.
BEACHES Study Commission - Proposal from Mr. John Morris
Mr. John Morris stated that he was appearing as a citizen of
Atlantic Beach interested in the operation of the City, and not
as a member of the Beaches Study Commission. A copy of the
statement made by Mr. Morris is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
ORDINANCE #5-75-3 - Salary - Commissioners
Commissioner Cook read Ordinance No. 5-75-3 on salary for
Commissioners on first reading by title only. Said Ordinance
was presented in full, in writing. Commissioner Cook moved
that Ordinance No. 5-75-3 be approved on first reading by title
only, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Cook asked for and was granted recognition to
present the Ordinance for the second reading. There being no
objection Commissioner Cook read the Ordinance by title only
for the second time. It was moved by Commissioner Cook,
seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried unanimously. Mayor
Howell called for a public hearing December 22, 1975 .
LAND Acquisition for Sewer Plant and Public Works
The agreement entered into this 8th day of December, 1975 is
attached hereto and made a part hereof and was passed by the
City Commission unanimously. The City Attorney was instructed
to consummate the transaction by the first of the year.
RESOLUTION #75-25 - Beaches Aquatic Club - Ad Valorem Taxes
Assessment.
Upon the advice of the City Attorney, the City Commission
passed Resolution #75-25 upon the motion of Commissioner Cook,
seconded by Commissioner Mhoon. Said Resolution is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
RESOLUTION #75-26 - 20 year ad Valorem Taxes
Mayor Howell read resolution #75-26 concerning out-dated
ad valorem taxes. Commissioner Mhoon moved and Commissioner
Minton seconded passage of this resolution. Said resolution
was adopted without objection and is attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Minutes December 8, 1975
Page #3
RESOLUTION #75-27 - Saltair S/D Water & Sewer
Mayor Howell read Resolution 75-27 concerning double assessment
on lots 581, 593 and 594, Section 1 Saltair Subdivision.
Commissioner Minton moved and Commissioner Mhoon seconded
passage of this resolution. Said resolution was adopted with-
out objection and is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
ORDINANCE #58-75-4 - City Employees ' Pension Plan
Mayor Howell read the title of Ordinance #58-75-4 City Employees '
Pension Plan on first reading. It was moved by Commissioner
Minton, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried,
Mayor Howell read the title of Ordinance #58-75-4 City Employees '
Pension Plan on second reading. It was moved by Commissioner
Cook, seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried. Public hearing
was set for December 22, 1975.
SIGN POLICY
Mr. Vogel read a brief statement concerning the installation of
signs and traffic control devices and recommended the Commission
approve the new installation of all traffic control devices .
The Mayor pointed out to the City Manager that he was the Director
of Public Safety and as such had charge of the enforcement of the
model traffic ordinances which come within purview of the Director
of Public Safety.
MEMBERSHIP in the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
The City Manager requested concurrence of the City Commission
to join the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation organization.
Mayor Howell pointed out that we formerly belonged to the
organization and the Commission agreed to this membership.
DIRECTOR of Public Works
Mr. Hilliard asked the Commission to sanction development of
street ends on the south end of 6th Street down to 1st Street.
Mayor Howell suggested he bring the special call meeting on
December 15, 1975 a proposal so that it may be discussed at that
time.
Minutes December 8, 1975
Page #4 _ Corrected
COMMISSIONER Jensen
Commissioner Jensen made a suggestion the City Manager look into
the feasibility of hiring someone to manage the Tennis Courts
so that a plan could be developed that would permit the local
citizens more access to the courts. He stated he had approxi-
mately five calls concerning this complaint. Mayor Howell
suggested that the City Manager and Commissioner Jensen look
into this and come up with a plan.
Mr. Parks submitted a report on review of proposed plans for the
development in Saltair S/D. There was a brief discussion con-
cerning the report and the Mayor recommended each Commissioner
be given a chance to review the report so that they may be
better informed on the details. A special meeting was called
December 15, 1975 at 8:00 P. M. to consider Mr. Parks '
recommendations .
There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared
the meeting adjourned.
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WiF iam 'S. Howell
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Adelaide R. Tucker, Acting City Clerk
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TI;IS PLRr t?`r1JT made this day of Octthcr, 1975, by and between
a-C-b-S C Ri)ORATICi' , a Florida corxoratIon, hereinafter referred to as FCE3.S,.
and the City Of Atlantic Beach, Florida, a runicipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as The City.
FZii RLV, ra3s and The City are clesiram of exchanging pro_lerty to effect
the relocation of the city yard and to provide mare land for the exTiansion of
the sanitation sewer facilities operated by The City, and;
N,IP,::«S, the property to be exthanaod is the subject of a nap of a
survey prepared by Thoras C. I!injson, recjistred surveyor, ';o. 2117-Florida,
dated Octther 11, 1972, F 3 owning Parcel A, containing 9.10 acres rcre or
less, and The City addling the parcel recorded in the Official P.eccrc's 7olusia 352,
pare 17 and that tx)rtion of 11th Street e;, Cing ‘,esterly fror, the southerly
projection of the easterly boundary of said parcel, and;
K iL.R:AS, a deed was prepared and executed by !C1:, and delivered to The
City cxnveying said Parcel A as aforesaid to said City, and;
0it:REAS, 11.-MS has heretofore given she City the right to encroach i on
said :'aroel A for a prior expansion of the sewer tr`at-.eht facilities, and;
,..^ mae to financial cx nsideration, The Citydelayedthe
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relocation of the city yard facilities which relocation The City nc.i desired
to acoa:;plic:h in inc.rez..,nts over a period of tire, and; •
'.-r:E1 S, the relocation of the city yard is desired by ;3.I.-.; as its
present location and nor-el activities dx ncuctoc? t`ereuTM en are not crIn:lucivr-_
or attractive to the r'.;:velour ont of the cur_ou.-ndi.nc property d7. nc-d by ;C ..c),
l.ttldh developirent will be underta: en by iaC..i.S or it's assic!ns soretire in the
future with consideration of finance and General e.xno:y are more favorable, and;
bZi.:RJS, R has provided a paved entrance road running frac Plaza \
to the existing, sewer treatrent facilities and Parcel A, said paved road
running along the easterly boundary of royal Pal:; Unit :Jo. 1 in accordance
with the prelirinary r,:ap for a Planned Unit '.;evelo .-ent previously suhrritte.d to
i:1C City by IC1S a.Tbraciny appraxirately 70 acres of land of whidh the parcels
to be exdian ed are a part. . ,
:cY.'i 2 F3?4.', in dens ideraticn of c''"; I�J',1:,•. ($1.00) each to the other
,:air_, the receipt c'nd sufficiently %.71.er sf is nerebr; ac'Knc ledged, the parties
iv:re,to 4I;ree as folla.4s:
1. The City will evidence its acceptance of the delivery of the deed fr r IC3S
• 'by reosnling sate in the public r:curds of L•uvel County, Florida.
2 The Cityprepare,
execute 1 1 a 7• J set.. will and Oeliver to a Trustee, hereinafter �(.,. _arth,
a donut}lance to ilS of the land cr i':eii in Official ;4.ecords, Volu*-e 332,
pa<;e 17, together with that ;portion of the ueswr1v e)-:tension of 11th Street
lying ',•)est of the easterly boumdary of said parcel.
3. :slid trustee shall be an attorney or a bank, rra:tt'ally arreeable to The City and
,P..:L•r in adounen.l-oe with the folly.:inu cr:1r'itions:
A. Eaici deed c.ia ll :.L1 :fell. in e s ru.•• �.h.. tc,.. s.. ri ice:-,.' •..::oiv.l:-::•1 to ".!."...:.2 no
z oyer t}an _i.:4 : ont .s fro.-1 the (.ate of •:i:i , ":L•..._ ..:1t .',r .(:": ( i.i'!i after
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B. That The City shall use the existing city yard property, maintaining
the i-Tprove:.int therewon to the hri e it of 1 S, normal wear and tear
only exoepteci.
C. That !CBS nay use the city yard property for limited storage or such other
use only if as such use does not interfere with the normal activities of
Me City as presently conducted thereupon.
U. That the re;luost by Fm" and delivery of the deed held in escrow shall
not be arbitrary or for the purpose of const rating this exdlange but
solely in anticipation of the use and developr.ont of said old city yard
and the surrounding property by ICBS in a000rdance with the 'lannerl Unit
Ievelo_ ant heretofore tchntativcly approved by The City as the same ray
be dhanged, r.odifiec3 or revised by PES always subject ha..ever to the
Planned Unit Diveloprent Ordinance 71041 adop`,.ed or in the future a•:-:_:_mdal
by The City; however such n n nt by The City shall not be to forestall,
delay or circa-.!vent the osnsu!..ation of the said exdhange.
B. And as a further condition of deed delivery to CBS by escroz acent is
that it shall perfect clear and r.arketable title, i.e. proof of parent
of taxes for years 1974 and 1975 of the properties represented by that
pertain survey prepared by Thomas C. I:inc son, registered surveyor, dated
October 11, 1972, said lands previously conveyed to the City.
Thi 1 TI': j t IL;} i)F, the Parties, hereinbefore r ntic: ed, have hereunto
affixed their hands and seals this day of
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December 8, 1975
City of Atlantic Beach , Florida
The Honorable William S . Howell , Mayor
Subject : Compensation for Elected Officials
In a recent study comparing the compensation of elected officials ,
we find Atlantic Beach somewhat dated in its methods of compen-
sation .
Atlantic Beach ranks in the top 26% of incorporated municipalities
in the state ; therefore , we can no longer consider ourselves a
small city . Our size , the increase in demand for the time required
to govern and manage our city , the many new Federal and State
regulations that must be dealt with in intricate detail and the
other growing list of new problems that face our elected officials ,
indicate the necessity for an immediate change in our compensation
practices .
• We all enjoy living in a city that is efficiently run . We enjoy
the reasonable rates for services and the effective response of
our elected officials . It is time we started paying a reasonable
salary to the people that make it possible .
Attached is a list of 29 cities in the state , ranging from some
of the smallest population to many close to the same size as
Atlantic Beach . Based on these figures , and the demand for more
attention from our officials to efficiently operate our city , we
propose an increase in compensation that would bring Atlantic
Beach more closely in line with these other cities .
We feel the Mayor should receive $200 to $300 per month , and each
commissioner $100 to $200 per month .
We respectfully request an ordinance to be drawn , or the proper
amendment prepared to implement this action at the earliest
possible date .
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Salary Schedule - Florida Cities Under 10,000
Annual Salary
City Population Mayor Councilman
Caryville 799 $ 420 $ 300
White Springs 811 1200 300
Mayo 847 300 300
Bellview 1164 1200 1200
Zolfo Springs 1212 1200 600
now-1140 now - 360
Baldwin 1515 soon-2280 soon-720
Umatilla 1712 per mtg.-$10 per mtg.-$10
Chief land 2114 600 300
Cross City 2316 600 600
Apalachicola 3158 2700 1800
Chipley 3619 800 600
Wauchula 3929 1200 240
Okeechobee 4034 1200 1080
Kenneth City 4555 1800 1200
Fort Meade 4807 900 600
Oconee 4991 1800 1200
Cape Canaveral 5131 1600 1200
Apopka 5353 15,000 1800
Stuart 5960 2400 2400
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cont. Salary Schedule - Florida Cities Under 10,000
Annual Salary
City Population Mayor Councilman
Callaway 6015 $ 1200 $ 1200
Arcadia 6106 3000 1800
Port Orange 7477 3000 1800
Avon Park 7716 600 360
South Daytona 7825 1800 1200
North Lauderdale 8588 6000 3600
Holly Hill 9317 3600 2400
Haines City 9356 1800 1200
Davie 9769 2400 1200
St. Petersburg Beach 9907 1800 1200
Note: Statistics taken from "Florida Department of Administration of
Estimated Populations of July 1, 1974, for State, Counties, and
Municipalities", and "1975 Salary & Fringe Benefit Survey of
Florida Cities"
ORDI:'A21m i:O. 5-75-3
AN C; ;tL2LALI vG sirrio 1 7, AKCIrr.i? II, OF
nal ATLA:Y:IC .1:lCI CITY CHARLTR (ClIi' LR 57-1126,
LCIS OF FLORIDA) BEING LABELED "SAL RY-C:OrMISSIG EPS";
S1J11STITUfIi.IG " I:S . FOR A NEW SECTION; PROVIDING AN
L F FECI'IV;.: 1X1TU
BE IT EN CrrID BY THE Pl")P.I;: ()F THE CI'T'Y OF ATLANTIC BEAM, FLORIDA:
SEC2ICIJ I: ..ection 7, Article II, of the Atlantic Beach City
Charter (Chapter 57-1126, Laws of Florida, as amended) is hereby repealed.
Su TICXN II. The monthly salary of the Mayor-C ormissioner shall
be $200.00, carrencing the first month following the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SOCI'I(1 III: The monthly salary of the Commissioners shall be
$100.00, comrencing the first month following the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION IV: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its passage.
Passed by the City Commission on first reading on the 8th day of
December , 1975; .
Passed by the City Carrrission on second reading on the 8th day of
December , 1975 .
Passed by the City Carmission on third reading on the 22nd day of
December , 197 5 .
(SEAL)
CITY C .;RK
Authorities:
Art. VIII, Sec. 2(b) Fla. Cons't. ) Municipal 166.011-166.411, Florida Statutes) Home Rule Pagers
!GO's 073-276
RESOLUTION NO. 75-25
WHEREAS, the Beaches Aquatic Club, a non-profit corporation located
within the boundaries of the City of Atlantic Beach, has previously heretofore
been on the ad valorem tax rolls, and
WhEREAS,, the said non-profit corporation has consistently been exempt
by the County of Duval from said ad valorem taxation, and
WIInum, an indepenri nt investigation has been conducted and it has
been determined that the said non-profit corporation is entitled to exemption of
ad valorem taxation and should have been exempted in the previous years pursuant
to Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.
NOW, TI RIFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TETE CITY CCMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
I3LACII, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Beaches Aquatic Club, a non-profit corporation, is hereby exempt for
this current year and previous years from ad valorem taxation by the City
of Atlantic Beach, Florida and the Atlantic Beach Tax Assessors rolls should
so indicate the exemption by the expunging of the record.
2. The Beaches Aquatic Club, a non-profit corporation is hereby exempt from ad
valorem taxation in future years so long as said non-profit corporation
presents sufficient documentation that they are so entitled to this exemption
under Chapter 196, Florida Statutes, Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes.
PASSED BY THE CITY COMlISSION ON: btk. j_j17,5 �_
ATiEST:
(SEAL) '��City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 75-26
WHEREAS, the most recent audit report, dated September 30, 1975
of the financial position of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, on
Page 4 thereof, reflects the amount of $535.00 of ad valorem taxes due
the City of Atlantic Beach; the assessments being over twenty years past
due, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 197.236 (Chapter 73-332) Florida Statutes
imposes a twenty year limitation on collection efforts for delinquent
taxes outstanding prior to July 1, 1973 and further imposes a seven (7)
year limitation on collection efforts for delinquent taxes outstanding
subsequent to July 1, 1973, and
WHEREAS, the necessity of keeping records on the delinquent
taxes over the seven year limitation is an unnecessary burden and
bother;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to expunge all
records of delinquent taxes outstanding for a period
of twenty years prior to July 1, 1973.
2. That the City Clerk is directed to expunge, purge, and
delete all delinquent tax records when they attain a
maturity of seven (7) years.
PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON december 8, 1975
ATTEST:
ad' a,c.ete.
City Cle
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RESOLUTION #75-27
WATER AND SEWER ASSESSMENTS BELVEDERE STREET
SALTAIR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, a Special Sewer Assessment No. 60-6 has provided for a
Special Sewer Assessment on Lots 581, 593, 594 among others in Section
1, Saltair Subdivision, and
WHEREAS , Resolution #73-10 Special Sewer Assessment has provided
for a Special Sewer Assessment encumbering Lots 581, 593, 594, Section
1, Saltair Subdivision, and
WHEREAS, this double assessment has recently been discovered in
the Official Assessment Records of the City of Atlantic Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS :
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to expunge all
Allrecords in order to remove the double assessment. The
City Clerk is also directed to refund to the owner of
Lot 581, Section 1, Saltair Subdivision the over-payment
in the amount of $572 . 24 plus 6% per annum interest
since time of payment.
2. That the City Clerk is also directed to remove from the
roll an assessment against Lot 593 in the amount of
$705. 79 and an assessment against Lot 594 in the amount
of $832 . 59.
Passed by the City Commission on December 8, 1975
ATTEST
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Acting City Clerk