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08-08-77 v AGENDA CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA August 8, 1977 Call to Order Invocation and Pledge to Flag 1. Approval of the minutes of July 25, 1977 2. Recognition of Visitors 3. Correspondence A. Stephen Hamilton ) B. Alyce H. Warnock All requesting notification of availability ) C. Harry C. Warnock, Jr. ) of City water connections 4. Report of City Manager 5. Unfinished Business A. Analytical Balance Bid Opening B. Day Care - 815 Plaza - Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Lovell C. R. A. Goll re Donner Park State D.N.R. Grant D. R. A. Goll re Capital Improvement Program E. Mrs. Then re P.U.D. Planning Board Report 6. Report of Committees 7. Action on Resolutions 8. Action on Ordinances 9. Miscellaneous Business A. City Hall roof repair B. Planning Board appointment of new member C. Ad in Beaches Leader for new carrier assigned to Mayport Base D. Florida League of Cities re Workmen's Compensation Insurance 10. Adjourn Copies to Advisory Planning Board Members MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON AUGUST 8, 1977 AT 8:00 P.M. V V 0 0 PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner T T Robert B. Cook, Sr. E E Alan C. Jensen D D James E. Mhoon L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners MS AND: R. C. Vogel, City Manager 0 E Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney T C Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk I 0 Y NAME OF ONEN COMMRS . N D S 0 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. Approval of the minutes of July 25, 1977 Cook x x Motion: The minutes of the Regular City Commission Jensen x x Meeting of July 25, 1977 be approved as Mhoon x submitted. Minton x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x Correspondence Mayor Howell advised the Commission of three letters received from Stephen Hamilton, Alyce H. Warnock, and Harry C. Warnock, Jr. requesting city water service connections outside the city. Motion: Authorize the City Manager to notify the indi- Cook x x viduals that a moratorium is still in effect. Jensen x x When the new water pumping station is operat- Mhoon x ing, the City will be happy to consider their Minton x requests. Howell x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Unfinished Business A. Analytical Balance Bid Opening The following bid was received and opened: VWR Scientific/Treck PhotoGraphic $3 ,490.00 Possible discount price 2,861.80 The Mayor suggested that the bid be turned over to committee and report back at next meeting. Cook x Jensen x x Motion: Bid go to committee Mhoon x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minton x x Mayor Howell appointed Commissioner Jensen to chair the Howell x committee with Mr. Parks . PAGE TWO V V MINUTES Names of AUGUST 8, 1977 Commrs . MS Y N Unfinished Business- continued B. Day Care Center, 815 Plaza-Mrs. Betty Hill The chair recognized Mrs . Hill who presented a written request for approval of the Commission to operate a child care center at 815 Plaza. A no objection petition signed by eight individuals within a 200 ft. radius was also enclosed. Mrs . Hill explained that the center would open with 15 children and 3 employees. She added that the State Health Department had advised her she could enroll up to 45 children by adding another bedroom and bath, and increasing employees . Motion: Approve day care center operation at 815 Cook x x Plaza subject to all names on petition being Jensen x property owners . If tenants, Mrs. Hill is Mhoon x x to obtain all property owners signatures Minton x and furnish the list to the City Manager Howell x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. R. A. Goll re Donner Park State D.N.R. Grant Mr. Goll representing R. A. Goll and Associates, Inc. , presented a rendering which detailed the proposed improve- ments at Donner Park for planned construction with monies granted by the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $32 , 395, (total program is $44, 000 with City committing $11, 605) . A discussion followed concerning use of funds, i.e. , for improvements of the existing ballfield, including regrading, seeding, relocating the backstop, and added fencing, benches, and a drinking fountain among other items . Additional items recommended by Mr . Goll embraced ballfield lights, basket- ball court improvement, pedestrian walkways (asphalt) , play area equipment, etc . It was pointed out that a sub- stantial part of the construction could be accomplished by the City' s force and that contractors would be used for the remainder. Cook x x Motion: Authorize Mr. R. A. Goll to proceed with Jensen x preparation of plans and bid documents. Mhoon x x Minton x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x D. R. A. Goll re Capital Improvement Program Mr. Goll passed to the Commissioners copies of a proposed Letter of Agreement for the preparation of a five-year Capital Improvements Program. The plan included five basic elements: analysis, cost estimates, priority scheduling, program financing, and budget. In accord with the Agreement, the firm' s fee would amount to $7, 600.^ PAGE THREE V V MINUTES Names of AUGUST 8, 1977 Commrs . MS Y N -4-'- --._ p C Unfinished Business - continued - Goll Commissioner Minton suggested that the program be studied with the view of discussing the matter at the next meeting . Commission agreed. E. Mrs . Then re P.U.D. Planning Board Report The Mayor called on Mr. Andresen for a report of the Advisory Planning Board on the proposed apartment house which Mrs . Then wishes to build at 2nd and Ocean. Mr. Andresen reported that the Board recommended approval of the project. Cook x Motion: Move for a Public Hearing on an application Jensen x for a Planned Unit Development Mhoon x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minton x x Public Hearing to be held on September 12 , 1977 Howell x Miscellaneous Business A. City Hall roof repair Mr. Vogel advised the Commission that the flat section of the City Hall roof was leaking and requested authority to arrange for repairs on an emergency measure. Cook x x Jensen x Motion: Proceed with repairs, not to exceed $1, 000 Mhoon x x Minton x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x B . Advisory Planning Board appointment of new member Mr. Andresen recommended the appointment of Donna Ross to the Board to occupy the position vacated by Mrs. Jan Tierrey. Cook x x Motion: Appoint Mrs . Donna Ross to the Planning Jensen x Board subject to her acceptance Mhoon x Minton x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x C. Ad in Beaches Leader for new carrier assigned to Maypcyt Mr. Vogel explained that a special edition of the Leader is being prepared for distribution to the personnel of the USS Forrestal , a ship scheduled for transfer to Mayport Naval Station, and recommended purchase of an ad for the edition. Cook x x Jensen x Motion: Purchase a $50 ad in Beaches Leader special Mhoon x x edition for the Navy Minton x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x PAGE FOUR V V MINUTES Names of AUGUST 8, 1971 Commrs . MS Y N D. Florida League of Cities re Workmen' s Compensation Ins . Mayor Howell informed the Commission of a brochure received from the Florida League of Cities, Inc. , regarding a proposal for a group plan of self-insurance for municipal workmen' s compensation. He added that the League requested completion and return of an interest questionnaire. Cook x Jensen x Motion: Respond affirmatively to the questionnaire Mhoon x x Minton x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x Mayor Howell welcomed Mr. William Dryden, of the Beaches Leader, who introduced a new member of his staff, Mr. George Hoffecker. Mayor Howell also welcomed Mr. Mike Anderson of the Times Union. Mr. Vogel observed that a Statement of Assurances had been received with instructions that a public hearing on General Revenue Sharing must be held not less than 7 days before the budget is presented to the governing body. Accordingly, a Public Hearing is set for August 22 , 1977, at the next regular Commission meeting, and a special call meeting should be held to present the budget on August 29, 1977 . There being no further business, Mayor Ho - declared the meeting be adjourned. i Liam S . Howell (SEAL) Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: Adelaide R. Tucker City Clerk