11-24-75 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AGENDA
November 24 , 1975
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3 . Approval of the Minutes of November 10, 1975
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Correspondence
6 . Commission Consideration
A. Reuben Bennett Re: Addition to Building, Atlantic Blvd.
B. Lee Ross Re. Application for P.U.D. Sherry Drive and
Ahern Street
C. Resolution #75®23
D. Resolution #7524
7. City Clerk
8 . Chief of Police
9. Director of Public Works
41/ 10. City Manager
11. Ccrmissioners
12. Mayor
13. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY,
411 NOVEMBER 24, 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
Gloria June Knight, 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.
Commissioner Minton called for a correction of the minutes of
November 10, 1975. It was suggested that the minutes be
corrected as follows;
Oscar Rawls - Drainage Outfalls
Mr. Vogel suggested that the City pass a Resolution that would
hold the State harmless from liability due to any work author-
ized by the City on the beach and seawall. Resolution #75-22
41/ was passed by the Commission to accomplish this recommendation.
Upon motion of Commissioner Mhoon, seconded by Commissioner
Minton, the minutes of November 10, 1975 were approved as
corrected. Copies of said Resolution are attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Recognition of Visitors
Mrs. Reinikainen of 765 Redfin Drive complained to the
Commission that the City of Atlantic Beach would not pick up
a dog that was disturbing her and the Mayor asked Chief Stuck!
to reply to this, he replied that Animal Control has dis-
continued capturing dogs in Atlantic Beach due to the fact we
do not have a leash law. The Mayor stated that this was
probably a crutch to excuse Animal Control from serving
Atlantic Beach. He said he would investigate but in the
interim, Chief Stucki was advised to handle this one complaint.
Robert M. Angus and Associates - Seaspray Subdivision
The following plans were submitted to the Commission for
approval:
1. Topographic Survey
2. Proposed Subdivision Layout
3. Proposed Layout for Sewer Lines and Water Lines
4 . Proposed Drainage Plan
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The Mayor suggested that the Commission refer this request to
Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr. for his review and recommendations.
The Commission concurred with the Mayor's recommendation.
695 Atlantic Boulevard - Reuben Bennett
Mr. Reuben Bennett, owner of 695 Atlantic Boulevard submitted
plans for re-modeling the subject building and the City Commission
approved the plans after being assured that these plans met
the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach and the Southern Standard
Building Code.
PUD Ahern Street and Sherry Drive
A verbal application was made by the owners of the property on
the Northeast corner of Ahern Street and Sherry Drive in which
they requested that a five (5) unit apartment building be allowed
on this property. The Mayor was advised that the project had
Planning Board approval and he explained to the Commission that
this was the first step and that the second step would be a
public hearing before the Commission on December 8, 1975.
Resolution #75-23
Resolution #75-23 was presented and read by the City Manager and
the City Commission adopted by unanimous vote said Resolution
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Resolution #75-24
Resolution #75-23 was presented and read by the City Manager
and the City Commission adopted by unanimous vote said Resolution
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
645 Atlantic Boulevard - Construction of Green House
The City Manager presented an application from John G. Laurenson,
Jr. and Edgar R. Stoddard, Jr. in which the applicants requested
to be allowed to construct a green house. The Commission after
assurances from the City Manager that this was in compliance
with the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach and the Southern
Standard Building Code, approved the application for construction.
Seawall Drainage
The City Manager recommended that the Commission authorize the
City Engineer, Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr. , to proceed with
preliminary plans for the construction of a drainage line or
lines to relieve the necessity of drainage through the seawall
in several locations. This drainage line is proposed to be
constructed in order to not only relieve drainage on the beach,
but also adjacent areas along the route of the line through the
center of the City, thereby alleviating several drainage problems
with a drainage line of sufficient size properly installed.
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Mr. Parks was authorized by unanimous vote to proceed with
this project.
Quigley Advertising Agency
Quigley Advertising Agency requested permission to install safety
signs that would contain advertisements on the bottom of the sign.
Mr. Vogel stated that he would not approve installation of these
signs without the Commission' s approval. By unanimous vote
the Commission denied this request.
Commissioners
Commissioner Cook raised the question as to proceedure for
establishing a salary scale for the City Commissioners. The
Mayor referred this to the City Attorney. He advised that in
his opinion this could be accomplished by the City Commission
under Home Rule and/or referendum.
Land Exchange
The City Attorney was asked for his opinion on the on going
negotiations for acquiring additional land adjacent to the
sewer plant for the public works yard as well as sewer plant
expansion in exchange for the existing public works yard.
Mr. Ball stated that the agreement in his opinion was complicated
and he did not recommend acceptance, however, he did not recom-
med against acceptance. After much discussion, it was decided that
the principals confer and bring back a recommendation for the
next regular meeting. Mr. Ball admonished the City Commission
and City Manager about consideration of items that did not appear
on the agenda and stated that the Commission and City Manager
should avoid this unless a dire emergency existed.
Beaches Aquatic Club - Ad Valorem Taxes
Based on a written decision by the City Attorney the City
Commission has directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution
for adoption at the next regular meeting which would be retro-
active and legal to relieve the Beaches Aquatic Pool of all back
Ad Valorem Taxes and be exempt in the future.
Twenty Year Ad Valorem Taxes
The City Attorney was directed by the City Commission to prepare
a Resolution for the next regular meeting to excuse all Ad
Valorem Taxes that are twenty (20) years or more of age.
Water and Sewer Rates
The Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Commissioners James
E. Mhoon and Alan C. Jensen, R. C. Vogel, City Manager and Mayor
Howell to initiate a study of the water and sewer rates in order
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to be in a position to comply with Federal guidelines under
the "201" Grant.
There being no further business, Mayor Howell declared the meeting
adjourned.
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V . l,f am ! , Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
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R. Co Vogel
City Manager