02-09-76 v AGENDA February 9, 1976
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
1. Call to Order
2 . Invocation
3 . Approval of the Minutes of January 26, 1976
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Correspondence
6. Commission Consideration
A. Bid opening - Police Car Spec. ##76-1
B. Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr - Report on Saltair S/D
C. Mr. John Coleman re Water & Sewer taps
D. Park Project - Mr. Tyson, s letter of recommendations.
E. Mr. David Lee re : Life Insurance
F. 58 Dudley St. , - Health & Sanitation hazard
G. Mr. Hilliard - Trash, debris & shopping carts
Pic N ' Save.
H, Mayor Howell - 911 Emergency Dial System.
7. City Clerk
8. Chief of Police
9. Director of Public Works
10. City Manager
11. Mayor
12 . Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 , 1976 AT 8: 00 P.M.
PRESENT: William S. Howell , Mayor-Commissioner
Alan C. Jensen
James E. Mhoon
Robert B . Cook , Sr. , Commissioners
AND: R. C . Vogel , City Manager
Oliver C. Ball , City Attorney
Adelaide R. Tucker, Acting City Clerk
ABSENT: L. W. Minton, Jr . , Commissioner
The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell .
The invocation was given by Commissioner Cook , followed by the
pledge to the flag.
The Minutes of the meeting of January 26 , 1976 were approved
as written upon a motion by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by
Commissioner Cook and carried.
Mrs. Kanik inquired about a traffic light at Mayport and Plaza
Roads. Mayor Howell stated that Mayport Road was a State road
and the City has requested that a traffic light be placed there
for several years with no response from the State Road Department .
Mrs . Kanik also inquired about a left turning signal at Penman
Road and Atlantic Boulevard . Mayor Howell stated that the City
might be able to arrange the turn signal , but he was making no
promises .
Mr. Paul Fox asked for permission to leave his directional signs
up on Mayport Road advertising Fox Gardens . After much discussion,
it was decided that Mr . Fox could have four (4) 3 x 4 directional
signs .
Bid Opening - Police Car Specification #76-1
The following bids were received :
Platt Pontiac $5, 411. 60
Regency Dodge $4, 834 . 25
No other bids were received . A representative from Platt Pontiac
was in the audience and stated that he did not think Regency
Dodge could meet the engine specifications . Chief Stucki sug-
gested that the bids be sent to Committee . A motion was made
by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Jensen that the
bids be sent to Committee. Upon unanimous vote, the motion
was passed. Committee members are Commissioners Cook and Jensen
and Chief Stucki , to report back at the next meeting, special
or regular.
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Mr. Walter J. Parks , Jr. - Report on Saltair S/D
Mr . Parks stated that he had no formal report to submit since
the last meeting. He stated that he had advised Higley Pub-
lishing Corporation that the storm sewer should be run down
Seminole Road and not through Russell Park . He also advised them
that final plans would have to be approved by the Commission
before construction was started. Mayor Howell stated that none
of the preliminary plans had been approved and nothing could be
done until final plans had been submitted .
Mr. John Coleman - Re : Water & Sewer Taps
Mr. John Coleman requested that the Commission approve City
water and sewer at 19th Street and Seminole Road. Mayor Howell
stated that the City' s sewer and water plants were at capacity
now. Mr. Parks stated that if permission was granted , a lift
station would be necessary to supply the services . After much
discussion , permission was denied. Mr. Vogel was directed to
give Mr . Coleman a letter stating that these services are not
available .
Park Project - Mr . Tyson ' s letter of recommendations
Mr . Vogel stated he had received a letter from Mr . Tyson con-
cerning the Park Project to make sure that all Federal and local
regulations were being met. Mr . Vogel stated that he did not
think after the Commission had approved the necessary Resolutions
that any additional approval of the Commission was necessary.
Mr . Vogel asked that the Commission approve the Budget for the
Parks Project that had previously been approved by the Coastal
Plains Region Commission. Mr . Vogel stated that there had been
a time element involved to get the necessary papers to Washington
in order to receive the Grant . He noted that the City Commission
had passed three (3) Resolutions :
A. Resolution #75-23 - Passed November 24 , 1975 - The City of
Atlantic Beach is unable to reasonably obtain any non-
Federal contribution for the Title X Project . Copy of said
Resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof .
B. Resolution #75-24 - Passed November 24 , 1975 - The City of
Atlantic Beach authorizes Mr. Robert C. Vogel , City Manager,
to execute and file an application with Coastal Plains
Regional Commission for a Grant to aid in the financing of
Atlantic Beach Parks Project . That Mr . Vogel be authorized
and directed to act in connection with the application and
to furnish such information as the Coastal Plains Regional
Commission, may reasonably request in connection with the
application which is herein authorized to be filed. That the
authorized representative , Mr . R. C . Vogel , successfully
complete the project in a timely manner to the satisfaction
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of the Coastal Plains Regional Commission and will promptly
pay all amounts due. Copy of said Resolution attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
C. Resolution #75-29 - Passed December 22 , 1975 - The City
Treasurer be directed to open an account at the Ocean State
Bank to be known as Park Project Account and that all
monies received from the Coastal Plains Regional Commission
shall be deposited in said account and funds for the purposes
of the Park Project to be drawn on said account. Copy of
said Resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mayor Howell stated that he thought the salaries were extremely
high. He stated that the Construction Superintendent appeared
to be the highest paid employee in the City. Mr . Vogel stated
that this salary had been approved by the Coastal Plains Region
prior to construction. Commissioner Mhoon suggested that a
Special Meeting be called to discuss this problem. Commissioner
Mhoon made this a motion. It was seconded by Commissioner Cook
and passed unanimously. The meeting was called for Tuesday,
February 10, 1976 at 8 : 00 p.m.
Mr. David Lee - Re : Life Insurance
Mayor Howell stated that Mr. Lee had been an employee of the
City some years ago and did not receive retirement compensation
but had been carried on the Life Insurance Policy. Mr. Lee
had been inadvertently left off the new policy and Commission
action would be needed to reinstate Mr. Lee at a cost of about
$25 to $30 per month. The Commission directed Mr. Vogel to
talk to Mr . Lee and report back at the next meeting.
58 Dudley Street - Health & Sanitation Hazard
Mr. Vogel stated that a sanitation problem existed at 58 Dudley
Street and presented pictures of said hazard. Mr. Vogel pointed
out that he had inspected the premises earlier and the owner
was in the process of correcting the hazard. Mayor Howell
suggested that this be presented in more detail at a Special
Called Meeting. It would then be decided whether or not to go
ahead with condemnation.
Mr. Hilliard - Trash, debris & shopping carts - Pic-N-Save
Mr. Hilliard presented pictures of trash and shopping carts
strewn behind the building and other areas of the City. Mr.
Hilliard stated that he had talked to several people about this
situation and could get no cooperation. Mr. Ball suggested that
a condemnation ordinance be prepared to solve the situation
and a certified letter be sent to Mr. Setzer, President of the
company. Mr. Ball was directed by the City Commission to
follow through with the above suggestion.
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Mayor Howell - 911 Emergency Dial System
Mayor Howell stated that Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach
had been in discussions with the Telephone Company and the State
Department of Communications concerning the 911 Emergency Dial
System. The State originally wanted one 911 System in Duval
County. Mayor Hciwell stated that a meeti0g had been held with
the State discussing the problems with the Beaches if one central
system was installed in the County. The State has agreed to
install two centers . The State now has to be informed as to
whether or not one or two systems will be installed. A meeting
was held last Monday with the Telephone Company and cost figures
were submitted. The monthly rate would be somewhere between
$300 - $400 per month. This figure is only equipment rental and
after sixty (60) months the cost would be reduced. This cost
does not include telephone operators . Mayor Howell stated that
it would probably cost $35 - 40 , 000 per year to operate the
system with one operator . If two operators are needed, the cost
would rise. Mayor Howell stated that the Commission needed to
decide whether to go in with Jacksonville or have a central
system at the Beaches . Commissioner Cook made a motion to have
a central system at the Beaches . The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Mhoon and carried unanimously.
Chief of Police
Chief Stucki requested permission to buy a new radar system at
a cost of about $995. 00. He explained that his old system was
outdated and in need of repairs . Commissioner Mhoon made a
motion to authorize Chief Stucki to purchase a new radar system.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jensen and carried.
Richard Hilliard
Mr. Hilliard pointed out that a report from EPA and the Health
Department in Jacksonville stated that the City' s water and sewer
plants were running satisfactorily.
R. C. Vogel
Mr. Vogel stated that Robert Goll would be here at 1 : 00 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 10, 1976 for a pre-planning conference on the
Parks Project. He also stated that a Pension Board Meeting would
be held immediately after the Commission meeting. Mr . Vogel
also pointed out that Mr. Joe Bell with Milo Smith and Associates
would be here on February 17 , 1976 to meet with the Planning Board.
Mayor Howell suggested that a Special Meeting be called for the
purpose of discussing the Drainage problem with Mr. Parks on
Monday, February 16, 1976 at 8 : 00 p.m.
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There being no further business , Mayor Howell declared that
the meeting be adjourned.
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Adelaide R. Tucker
Acting City Clerk