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04-22-74 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AGENDA APRIL 22 , 1974 1 . Call to Order 2. Invocation 3 . Approval of the Minutes of April 8 , 1974 4 . Recognition of Visitors 5. Correspondence 6 . Commission Consideration A. Bid opening - Water Plant B. Ordinance No . 90-74-62 - Public Hearing C. Building remodel Mayport Road ; E . R. Watson D. Lifeguard Truck: Mr . Hilliard E . Sewer service for West 4th Street F . Tax adjustment for Lot 324 Saltair Section 3 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, APRIL 22, 1974, AT 8:00 P . M. PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner L. W. Minton, Jr. Robert R. Rosborough, II Robert B. Cook, Sr. , Commissioners AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney Gloria June Knight, City Clerk ABSENT: F. W. Fogg, Commissioner 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 April 8, 1974, were approved as written upon a motion by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried. Recognition of Visitors: Mrs. Dorthey Allen, owner of Artist Cove at 40 Ocean Boulevard, stated that at the meeting of March 11, 1974, she was under the im- pression the City would allow the Artist Guild to close Atlantic Boulevard to First Street in order to accomodate a sidewalk art show. Mayor Howell referred to the minutes of March 11, 1974 and stated that one block of Ocean Boulevard, between Atlantic Boulevard and Ahern Street, would be closed to traffic. It was moved by Commissio- ner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried that the Artist Guild be given permission to close off Ocean Boulevard from Atlantic Boulevard to First Street provided the Artist Guild pay and maintain off-duty policemen to direct traffic and to notify the citizens of the detour. Mrs. Barbara Reynolds, 945 Sailfish Drive, requested information pertaining to Fred Mills additional buildings on Mayport Road. Mr. Vogel stated that Mr. Mills was not in the audience and that he will be submitting additional plot plans to the City Commission at a later date. Mayor Howell stated that no action would be taken on Mr. Mills plans until he is present and re-submits the plans and specifications to the City Commission. Mrs. Ruth Gregg, 905 Sailfish and Mrs. Anthony Paluszynsi, 955 Sailfish, complained about debris and trash directly behind their homes where Mr. Mills plans to con- struct his offices, stores and motel complex. Mayor Howell instruct- ed the City Manager to look into this matter and report back at the next meeting. MINUTES, PAGE TWO, APRIL 22, 1974 Mayor Howell stated that House Bill 3265 abolishes all special dis- tricts and transfers all taxing and other authority, and all lia- bilities, to general purpose local government within which the special district is located has recently been introduced by Rep. Carl Ogden. Mayor Howell stated that he had talked with represen- tatives in Tallahassee and it is possible that this bill could be construed to mean that the Beaches and the Town of Baldwin are in fact some sort of special governing district within a municipality and according to this bill, the House version is a mandatory bill. The Senate bill, which is 614, is an optional type thing which would be left up to the city; meaning in our situation, the City of Jacksonville. Mayor Howell requested that Representative Earl Dixon take the initiative and introduce an amendment to this proposed bill to provide that House Bill 3265 not include the Urban Service Dis- tricts in Duval County. This is for information only and the Cities of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach are doing what they can to prevent passage of House Bill 3265 without an amendment. Open Bids Rea Water Plant: The following bids were received: G. R. Hill & Company, Jacksonville Fla. (Bid Bond from Trans- america Ins. Co. ) Item A. Lump Sum Bid $9, 613.00 Item B. Alternate Lump Sum Bid No Change Conrad Weihnacht Construction, Inc. (Bid Bond Tranamerica Ins. Co. ) Item A. Lump Sum Bid $9, 725.00 Item B. Alternate - Lump Sum Bid, which is suppose to be an addition or a deduction from the lump sum bid is $1,650.00. The bidder does not indicate whether it is an addition or a deduction. Flowrite, Inc. , Jacksonville, Fla. (Bid Bond Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland) Item A. Lump Sum Bid $7,627.00 Item B. Alternate No Bid Commissioner Minton moved the bids be referred to committee for study and recommendations, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried. Mayor Howell appointed Commissioner Cook, the City Manager and Mr. Walter Parks to study the bids and report back to the City Commission at the next meeting. MINUTES, PAGE THREE, APRIL 22, 1974 Ordinance No. 90-74-62: Ordinance No. 90-74-62 amending Chapter 28-11 (G) (3) of the Code of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, entitled "Zoning" amending maximum ratio of living units; from 20 per acre; to 10 per acre was presented in full, in writing and read on final reading by Mayor Howell. Said ordinance was posted in line with charter requirements. He then declared the meeting in session for a Public Hearing. The following citizens approved passage of Ordinance No. 90-74-620 Mrs. Barbara Reynolds, 945 Sailfish Drive and Mrs. Leroy Dillard, 940 Sailfish Drive. Mr. George Bull, Sr. objected to passage of said ordinance. Mr. L. B. MacDonell, 1535 Selva Marina Drive presented a letter to the City Commission and asked that it be placed in the records as an official protest against the ordinance. At this time, Mayor Howell called on Mr. R. L. Wardrep, Chairman of the Advisory Planning Board. Mr. Wardrep explained to the City Commission and the audience that after the Public Hearing April 8, 1974, he took the information back to the Planning Board and they are working on a recommendation that rather than have a mimimum or maximum density, everything in Residence "C" be placed under the P .U.D. Ordinance. Mayer Howell asked Mr. Wardrep if he could get the Planning Board together next week in order to make recommendation for improving the ordinance. Mr. Wardrep stated that the Board will meet as soon as possible. Mr. Wardrep and the Advisory Planning Board wore complimented on their efforts during the past two years by several members of the audience. Mayor Howell declared the Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Minton moved that the City Commission postpone any act- ion on Ordinance No. 90-74-62 until the next regular meeting of the City Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried. Building Remodel Mayport Road - E. R. Watson: Plans were submitted for the remodeling of an existing building lo- cated on Mayport Road, lots 1 and 2, Section H, Block 27. The plans comply with the Southern Standard Building Code and meet all zoning requirements. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Com- missioner Rosborough and carried that the plans as submitted be approved for remodeling lots 1 and 2, Block 27, Section H. MINUTES, PAGE FOUR, APRIL 22, 1974 Lifeguard Truck - Mr. Hilliard: Mr. Vogel requested Commission approval to purchase a used truck for the lifeguards. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that Mr. Hilliard be given per- mission to purchase a truck for the lifeguards not to exceed $1000. The money to be taken from the Capital Account. Sewer Service for West 4th Street: The City Commission received a request from property owners on West 4th Street for sewer line connections with the City. It was moved by Commissioner Minton, seconded by Commissioner Rosborough and carried that this request be turned over to Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr. , City Engineer, and have him report back at the next regular meeting. Tax Adjustment for Lot 324 Saltair Section 3: Mayor Howell stated that this refers to a lot that was purchased by the City and left on the tax rolls for the year 1971 and 1972. It is strictly a bookeeping problem and the City Commission must excuse the unpaid taxes because it is owned by the City. It was moved by Com- missioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the taxes for the year 1971 and 1972, Saltair Section 3, be excused. Ocean Village One - Certificate of Indebtedness: Mr. Vogel stated that Ocean Village One has paid for and installed, under the City' s direction, a sewer and water line north of the City. In order to allow future connections to this line, the City will have tc apply some method of recapturing a pro rata share of this money without releasing the City' s control on the line. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City cf Atlantic Beach issue a Certificate of Indebtedness to Ocean Village One, North Atlantic Beach. Under discussion, Mayor Howell stated that this particular Certifi- cate cf Indebtedness is totally silent on the amount of the tap-in fee. He suggested that in order for the Certificate of Indebtedness to be done correctly, it will be necessary for the City Engineer to determine what the rates are going to be and the manner in which it is to be repaid. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Ros- borough, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the Certi- ficate of Indebtedness for Ocean Village One he tabled until the City has more facts and figures. ' MINUTES, PAGE FIVE, APRIL 22, 1974 Resolution No. 74-5: Resolution No. 74-5 Establishment of Beach Erosion Control Line was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Rosbcrough, seconded by Commissioner Cock and carried that Resolution No. 74-5 be adopted. Copy cf said resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Howell stated that the City of Atlantic Beach received a check in the amount cf $107,400.00, which is 50% cf the Government Grant cn the sewer works. Mayor Howell reported that the City has a vacancy on the Advisory Planning Board. Mr . R. L. Wardrep recommended Mr. Harold Mullins as a replacement. It was moved by Commissioner Rosbcrough, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried that Mr. Harcld Mullins be appoint- ed to the Advisory Planning Board. R. L. Williamson & Associates: Mr. R. L. Williamson stated that he had submitted plans to the De- partment cf Pollution Control in order that he might get a permit to build a small treatment plant and water system on Maypert Road, outside the City Limits. He stated he had met with the Department of Pollution Control and they have agreed to co ahead and process the temporary permit subject tc agreeing to abandon that plan and paying our fair share at such time a regional plant is developed. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried to allow Mr. Williamson to hook- up tc the sewer and water system of Atlantic Beach after completion of the new pumping station. Mr. George Bull, Jr. presented specifications and drawings to the City Commission en the property commonly referred to as "Bull Air- port" . He stated the site development plans have been tentatively approved under the PoU.Do Ordinance. Mayor Howell explained that the City of Atlantic Beach is in the process cf getting approval from the Attorney General for the swapping of land in order to en- large the city yard site. The exact amount of property will be de- termined by a survey. As an expression of intent, it was moved by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Minton and carried that the City of Atlantic Beach proceed with the acquisition cf additional lands for the enlargement of the sewer and water plants. There being no further business, Ma ./ H/3 decla � -d 4111 eeting adjourned. N AT ISS. T: . 40, / . ,//.e'/ , 0' / � , S/.� is swell Gloria J e Knight, Cic/ Clerk Mayor-Commissioner (Seal) RESOLUTION NO. 74-5 Establishment of Beach Erosion Control Line Know all men by these presents: That whereas the City of Jacksonville, Florida, in coordination with the governments of the State of Florida and the United States, is embarking upon a beach erosion control program; and Whereas, such program requires the cooperation of owners of property abutting the mean high water line along the beaches involved; and Whereas, Chapter 161, Florida Statutes, empowers the Trustees of the Internal Improve- ment Trust Fund to establish an erosion control line at the request of the county or city, provided the owners of more than 50% of the number of linear feet of property abutting the proposed line consent thereto in writing; and Whereas, the establishment of such a line and the restoration or creation of public beaches seaward of said line will be of considerable benefit to the owners of upland pro- perty as well as to the public. Now therefore, the premises considered, the undersigned, as owner of the following described land abutting the proposed erosion control line, to-wit: As described on attached sheet and made a part hereof. (sheet 4$ ) acknowledges that he has been advised and understands that the erosion control line, if established, will be the seaward boundary of his proprty; that he will not gain any lands resulting from the beach nourishment program or from natural accretion seaward of said line; and that he will not lose any of his land which may erode by natural or other actions of the wind and waters. He also understands that if the erosion control line is placed at any point seaward of mean high tide abutting his property, as extended to such line, then such submerged land -becomes his as upland owner and he will not be required to pay any compensa- tion for same. In full knowledge of the above conclusions of law, the undersigned hereby consents to and authorizes the establislunant of the erosion control line as recommended by the City of Jacksonville to be established by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improve- ment Trust Fund. This instrument shall constitute the consent in writing of the undersigned, as owner of the land herein described above, and abutting the erosion control line, to the location and establishment of the erosion control line by the said Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. Witness my hand at Duval County, Florida, this 22nd day of April 1974. This Resolution was approved by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach on the above date. Ottice of The Mayor Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 City of Atlantic Beach Owner --. •..w OCEAN-FRONT STREET ENDS IN ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, LISTED AS FOLLOWS: AHERN STREET 57' FRONTAGE 1ST STREET 40' " 2ND STREET 40' " 3RD STREET 40' " 4TH STREET 40' " 5TH STREET 40' " 6TH STREET 40' " 7TH STREET 40' " 11TH STREET 40' " 12TH STREET 40' " 13TH STREET 40' " 14TH STREET 40' " 15TH STREET 40' " TOTAL FRONTAGE 537'± • 48