04-19-76 v MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE
ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE
CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1976 AT 8 : 00 P.M.
PRESENT: William S. Howell , Mayor
Robert B. Cook , Sr.
Alan C. Jensen
James E. Mhoon
L. W. Minton, Jr. , Commissioners
AND: R. C. Vogel , City Manager
Oliver C . Ball , City Attorney
Adelaide R. Tucker, Acting City Clerk
The special called meeting of the Atlantic Beach City Commission
was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell .
Ordinance #80-76-13 - Second Reading
Ordinance #80-76-13 was read by Mayor Howell on second reading
by title only. Commissioner Mhoon made a motion to pass the
ordinance on second reading by title only. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Minton and carried.
Mr . Vogel read the list of suggested names for the new park and
after much discussion it was decided that a committee should
be appointed to consider the suggestions . Commissioner Mhoon was
appointed as chairman of the committee and will give a report At
the next Commission meeting.
Mayor Howell stated that the land for the new water plant site
needed to be purchased . After discussion , a motion was made by
Commissioner Jensen to purchase the acreage at $30, 000 . 00 and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to pay for the property out of
Account 1652 . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mhoon and
passed. Mr . Ball was authorized to proceed with the title search.
Mayor Howell suggested that Mr . Parks be authorized to complete
the plans for the well and call for bids for the work. A motion
was made by Commissioner Mhoon to authorize Mr. Parks to complete
the plans and call for bids . The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Minton and carried. Mr. Parks stated that he could probably have
the bids in by May 3 , 1976 if the Commissioner ' s wanted to call
a special meeting.
Chief Stucki requested permission to buy a used truck for the life-
guards at a cost of $1 ,000. 00. Commissioner Mhoon made a motion
to grant permission to Chief Stucki to purchase a used truck for
$1 , 000. 00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Minton and
carried.
Chief Stucki also requested permission to purchase three (3) Motorola
radios for use in undercover work at a cost of $2 , 703. 00. Com-
missioner Mhoon made the motion to allow Chief Stucki to purchase
three (3) radios at a cost of $2 , 703 . 00. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Minton and passed.
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Commissioner Minton stated that as chairman of the committee to
review the garbage truck bids , he and Commissioner Jensen decided
to reject the bids at this point in time and possibly review them
again when the next budget is prepared . Commissioner Minton made
a motion to reject the bids at this time . The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Jensen and passed unanimously.
Mr . Vogel presented a sketch for a 24 x 34 addition to the rear
of a church on Jackson Road. Mr . Vogel pointed out that the church
now violates the building setback restrictions . After much dis-
cussion, it was decided that if signed letters were submitted by the
surrounding property owners stating that they didn ' t object to the
addition, the request would be granted by the Commission . This
suggestion would hold for all churches requesting permission to
build additions .
Mr . Vogel stated that Reverand Jordan and two other citizens
approached him about the possibilities of improving the Donner Park
area . Mr . Vogel pointed out to Reverand Jordan that improvements
had been made some time ago but they were vandalized . Reverand
Jordan assured Mr . Vogel that volunteer adult leaders would take
care of any facilities that were built. Mr . Vogel pointed out
to the Commission that he had several ideas on the construction of
restrooms and a concession stand which would make them relatively
vandal proof . After much discussion , Mr . Vogel was authorized to
check into the construction and obtain Coastal Plains approval for
the improvements . Mr . Vogel stated he would report back at the
next Commission meeting.
Mr . Vogel stated that he checked into Lot 771 in the Saltair
Subdivision and found that it is zoned Business "A" which does
allow vehicular parking. Mr . Vogel said that he would recommend
that the lot be paved if it was to be used for a parking area .
Commissioner Mhoon stated that the dog ordinance should allow dogs
on the beach with a leash and that should cut down on some of the
complaints . An official recommendation from the committee has
not been made .
Mayor Howell stated that the House of Representatives passed a bill
which would extend the municipal court system for two years . He
stated that the bill was in committee in the Senate, but a couple
of Senators have pledged to vote to get the bill out of committee .
As soon as the bill is out of committee it will be put on the
Senate floor.
Mayor Howell pointed out to the Commission that the repeal of the
mandate on the " 911" Emergency Dialing System was looking very
good. He stated there is a bill for a half million dollars to
reimburse the cities which have already spent money on the system.
Mayor Howell said he would keep the Commission up to date on the
matter .
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There being no further business , the Mayor declared that the
meeting be adjourned.
*(ivg'Williowell , Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST :
Adelaide R. Tucker
Acting City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 80-76-13
AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING, ADDING`TO AND REPEALING PARTS THERETO OF CHAPTER 19, CODE Cr
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL";
ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SEWER AND SEWER DISPOSAL CONNECTION CHARGES;
PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OP FINDS; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND IUL'ICNS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The sewer service connection Charge for the following listed living units
and oommercial units is hereby established:
Residences CONNECTION CHARGE
Single-family $350.00
Apartments (per living unit) $350.00
Trailers (per living unit) $350.00
Mobile homes (per living unit) $350.00
Commercial CONNECTICNCHARGE
Office Buildings $ 18.00 per 100 sq. ft.
Grocery Stores $ 20.00 per 100 sq. ft.
Retail shape $180.00 per rest room
Theatres (based on seating capacity) $ 1.80 per seat
Restaurants (based on seating capacity) $ 9.00 per seat .
Service stations $500.00
Beauty parlors, bait rshops $ 20.00 per chair
Chin-operated laundromats $ 30.00 per single load madtine
Hotels, motels, etc. $144.00 per rest roan
SECTION 2. lbs city treasurer is hereby directed to receive such c nnection Charge
and cause same to be invested in interest-bearing securities that are most advantageous
to the city's interest. Such securities shall be entitled "City of Atlantic Beach,
Sewer Plant Fund." The sole purpose of such "Sewer Plant Rind" shall be used for
capital improvements to the sewer plant.
SECTION 3. Ordinances, parts c f Ordinances and Aesolutians in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SFXTION 4. This Ordinance shall bete effective immediately upon its passage on
!a1 reading.
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Passed by the City Commission an first reading on March • 22 , , 1976.
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Passed by the City Commission on second reading on Ge_-U I % , 1976.
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Passed by the City Commission on third and final reading on ' ' 1976.
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Adelaide I. Tucker
Acting City Clerk
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WILLIAM S. HOWELL CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH R. C. VOGEL
Mayor-Commissioner City Manager
P. O. DRAWER 25
JAMES E. MHOON ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233 OLIVER C. BALI
Commissioner City Attorney
(904) 249-2303
ALAN C. JENSEN MRS.ADELAIDE TUCKER
Commissioner Acting City Clerk
L.W.MINTON,JR. MRS. EMMA M.STEPHENS
Commissioner April 14, 1976 City Treasurer-Comptroller
ROBERT B.COOK,SR. CARL STUCK!
Commissioner Chief of Police
and Fire Department
RICHARD HILLIARD
TO: THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH Director of Public Works
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
This is to advise that I am calling a special meeting on Monday,
April 19, 1976 at 8: 00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the
Donner Playground area and any other business thay may need
commission consideration.
Yours very truly,
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W . S. Howell
Mayor
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