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10-28-74 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AGENDA OCTOBER 28 , 1974 1 . Call to Order 2 . Invocation 3 . Approval of the Minutes of October 14 , 1974 4 . Recognition of Visitors 5 . Correspondence 1 . Fletcher Senior High - Band Parents Association 6 . Commission Consideration A . Ordinance No . 54-74-34 - Plumbing Code - Third Reading Public Hearing B. Resolution 74-10 - 701 Local Planning Assistance C . Jones , Forester and Hodge - Rezoning Saltair Section 2 - Business A D. Mills & Lewis Building Service - Building Permit on Unit B of M & L Office Complex , Donner Road E . John B. Chandler Co . - Portable Building on Levy Road F . Mrs . Paluszynsi G. Report on Florida League of Cities Convention 7 . City Clerk 8 . Chief of Police 9. Director of Public Works 10 . City 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, OCTOBER 28, 1974, AT 8:00 P . M. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner L. W. Minton, Jr. Robert R. Rosborough, II F. W. Fogg Robert B . Cook, Sr. , Commissioners AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver C . Ball, City Attorney Gloria June Knight, City Clerk ABSENT: None 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 October 14, 1974 were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried° Recognition of Visitors Mrs. William Koenig, 780 Redfin Drive, stated that she appreciated the additional speed signs placed in the Royal Palms area but people are still violating the law by speeding . She asked if stop signs could be place at the Pic N Save exits? Mr. Hilliard stated that the Pic N Save was private property and the city has no control over private property. Mrs. Page, 920 Sailfish Drive, requested speed bumps be installed throughout Royal Palms. She stated that the Highway Department informed her that it was legal, Mayor Howell stated that a liability situation existed when a city installs speed bumps, Mr. Vogel stated that speed bumps do not prevent accidents. Mrs. Paluszynsi, 955 Sailfish Drive, stated that she was concerned about the recent articles in the newspaper about the number of missing children. She suggested that parents could place a sign in the window with "Helping Hand" imprinted and any child in dis- tress or trouble could go to that home for help. Mr. Vogel stated that the idea was basically sound, but the city could not get in- volved with this unless the volunteers submit to interrogation and examination by the Police Department and then the city could endorse such a program upon the recommendation of Chief Stucki. MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1974 PAGE TWO Mayor Howell suggested that Mrsn Paluszynsi obtain more information on this type of operation from other cities and bring it back before the City Commission. Fletcher senior High - Band Parents Association The city received a request to place an ad in the Concert Band Pro- gram for the Fletcher High School. It was moved by Commissioner Fogg; seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that the City of Atlantic Beach place an ad in the Fletcher High School Concert Band Program in the amount of $40n00 to be taken from account 206 Ordinance No, 55-74-14 Plumbing Code - Final Reading - Public Hearing Mayor Howell read Ordinance Noe 55-74-14 amending the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach, Chapter 17 entitled "Plumbing" being an ordinance "Providing for the Regulation and Governing of Plumbing Construction, and Certification of Master and Journeyman Plumbers" in full on third and final reading. Said ordinance was posted in line with charter requirements . Mayor Howell then declared the meeting in session for a public hearing° As no one appeared either for or against said ordinance, Mayor Howell declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Minton moved for passage of Ordinance No, 55-74-14 on third and final reading, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried. Resolution Noe 74-10 - 701 Local Planning Assistance Mayor Howell presented Resolution Non 74-10 requesting the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs to include the City of Atlantic Beach in its application for planning assistance for 1975 . It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Ros- borough and carried that Resolution No. 74-10 be adopted. Copy of said resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof° Jones, Forester and Hodge - Rezoning Saltair Sec. 2 Business A Mayor Howell stated that the above item was withdrawn from the agenda. Mills & Lewis Building Service - Building Permit on Unit B of M & L Office Complex, Donner Road Mr. Vogel presented plans to the City Commission for an addition to Unit B of the Mills and Lewis Complex, Donner Road. The plans and specifications meet the required zoning and the Southern Standard Building Code. It was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1974 PAGE THREE Commissioner Cook and carried that the plans be approved. Mre Vogel presented plans for a warehouse located on Roberts Street, being more particularly described as the North 100 feet, Lot 4, Block 4, Donner Replato This request for approval of the plans was inadvertently obmitted from the agenda and Mr. Vogel suggested that the rules be waived. The plans and specifications meet the zoning requirements and the Southern Standard Building Code. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the rules be waived and the plans and specifications be approved as presented. John B. Chandler Co. - Portable Building on Levy Road Mr. Vogel presented plans and specifications from Mre John B . Chandler to place a portable warehouse on Levy Road. (Being more particularly described as part of Government Lot 4, Section 17, Township 2 South, Range 29 East of the current public records of Duval County) . Mro Hilliard stated that the City Code prevented any type portable building. The city requires foundations, footings, ground clearance and anchorage on any buildings. Commissioner Minton moved that this request be denied, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried. Mrs . Paluszynsi Mrs. Paluszynsi stated that she had several items to be discussed before the City Commission. The following is a brief summary of her statements and questions. "1. A clarafication of the procedure for obtaining a building permit to enclose a carport and the provision for off- street parking. She stated that she had obtained a permit to enclose her carport and was told that she would need off-street parking and that limerock would be acceptable. Now, I am informed that it must be paved with concrete or blacktoppedo 2e Why is is necessary to purchase new police cars every year? 3 , In January of this year a large group of people attended the City Commission meeting and asked to be informed of the laws and ordinances of the city. It was suggested, at that time, that we form a smaller group of approxi- mately six or eight people. We formed the committee nine months ago and to date we have been unable to accomplish anything because of the lack of cooperation of the city. MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1974 PAGE FOUR 4. The City Commission complains that they are paid $10.00 per month. The commissioners knew the salary when they accepted the job and if it is not enough, perhaps, the commissioners should step down and let someone else take their place. " Mayor Howell suggested that the City Commission consider each one of these points one at a time. In reference to the off-street parking, Mr, Vogel quoted from the ordinance. . "for each family dwelling unit of any building hereafter erected for dwelling purposes, there shall be pro- vided on the same lot therewith not less than one off-street paved parking space. Such off-street paved parking space shall not occupy any part of a required front yard" . (Section 28-5 - of the Code of Atlantic Beach) Mayor Howell stated that he did not know about Mrs . Paluszynsi ' s particular case wherein she was told that the off-street parking could be filled with limerock. If you were told limerock, then I for one will be very happy to stand behind you should you have to appear before the municipal court and will suggest to the judge that in your particular case this requirement be waived due to misinfromation given to you at the time you applied for your build- ing permit. Mayor Howell stated that approximately 25 letters were sent out this past week to those citizens who are in violation of the building code. At this time, Mayor Howell stated that when the ordinance states "paved" it means only one of two things, con- crete or blacktop. On the question of purchasing new police cars every year, Mayor Howell stated that our police cars are used 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The city intends to have competent, reliable equip- ment that the police can travel in and in order to do this the cars must be traded every year. The expense of maintaining the equip- ment after a year gets beyond the economic point of trying to keep them running. In reference to the committee being formed in Royal Palms, Mrs. Gregg came to my office and we discussed the matter and to the best of my knowledge Mr. Hilliard and the Public Works Department carried out the suggestions made by the committee to the best of the city' s ability. Since that time I have heard nothing from this committee. MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1974 PAGE FIVE Mr. Vogel explained the pay scale of the city commission. The annual salary of the commissioners shall be one hundred twenty dollars until changed by ordinance, but shall not be increased during the current term of commissioners enacting such ordinance. None of the previous commissions have taken the initiative to change the charter provision. Mayor Howell explained that if anyone feels that an ordinance is unconstitutional, it may be changed by the right of the initiative and you are free to do so if you wish to follow that provision in the City Charter. Report on the Florida League of Cities Convention Mayor Howell reported on the recent Florida League of Cities Convention held in Tampa, Florida . The following resolutions were passed° A resolution urges that utility taxes levied by muncipa- lities be maintained, A resolution supporting the proposed State Constitutional Amendment No, 6 to amend section 10 of Article VII of the State Constitution to allow laws to authorize "Municipal- Private Electric Company" joint ventures, A resolution opposing proposal to exempt from federal in- come taxes any interest income earned on bonds issued by non-government, private, investor-owned utilities . A resolution to oppose the Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance Standard PO-5 .02--Combined Police Service. A resolution urging the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida to place greater emphasis upon maintenance of state rights-of-way with cities. A resolution was tabled proposing that the State of Florida legislate to grant funds for the purpose of beach maintenance to cities having public beaches . A resolution reiterating the position of the FLC regarding income tax relief from utility taxes . MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1974 PAGE SIX A seminar was held on the Public Disclosure & Conflict of Interest Act. Oliver C . Ballo City Attorney, reported that Mayor Howell was re- elected to the Board of Directors for the Florida Leggue of Cities. Mr. Hilliard stated • at Ocean Village I, North Atlantic Beach, there are quite a few emply condominiums . He has pulled and tagged all the water meters in the empty condominiums. Mr. Hilliard re- ported that they have used 392,000 gallons of water in the empty buildings. Mayor Howell stated that according to the report and figures given him by Mr. Hilliard, the developers of Ocean Village I owes the city $584.64 for water. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried that the City Manager be instructed not to turn on any more water until such time as the $584.64 has been paid in full, a meter in- stalled on .the swimming pool and the lift station. Mr. Hilliard stated that the contractor doing the work on the park. in Selva Marina is unable to complete the work. He suggested a committee be formed to work out plans to complete the work. Mayor Howell appointed Commissioner Cook, Mr. Vogel and Mr. Hilliard, along with the contractor, Mr. Parsons . The City Manager to arrange the time and place of the meeting . There being no further business Mayor Howell declared the meeting adjourned. /11 (Seal) l z1 owell, Mayo ATTEST: 9filkte-;/ Gloria Jun Knight, City rk RESOLUTION NO. 74-10 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH IN ITS APPLICATION FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR 1975 WHEREAS , the Board of City Commissioners of Atlantic Beach has recognized certain problems in the Community which relate to planning and management , and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program administered by the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs offers the opportunity to strengthen the community development process through the conduct of a planning program, NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of City Commissioners of Atlantic Beach officially requests the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs to include Atlantic Beach in its application tc the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for local planning assistance funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975. ATTEST:. Board of Commissioners of The City of Atlantic : -a I s C er Signed• %J"i► Aw 4(1)/ / - Board of City Commissioners of / Atlantic Beach �- Member, --► PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED ')�" . by the Board of City ( - Commissioners of Atlantic each the � dayof 4 1974 . (Member (Meiu} imfTjl GENERAL NEEDS STATEMENT In accordance with the "701" local planning assistance guidelines established by the State Department of Community Affairs , the City of Atlantic Beach is submitting the following inventory of problem areas in the community: A. Planning Needs 1. Future Land Use Plan 2 . Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Review 3. Community Facilities and Circulation Plan 4. Base Maps 5. Population and Economic Study 6. Initial Housing Elements Program 7. Environmental Assessment as it pertains to Beaches and Intracoastal Waterway 8. Concentrated Plan for Control of Development along Beach B. Management Needs 1. Capital Budget and Public Improvement Program