04-08-74 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH , FLORIDA
AGENDA
APRIL 8, 1974
1 . Call to Order
2 . Invocation
3 . Approval of the Minutes of March 25 , 1974
4 . Recognition of Visitors
5 . Correspondence
6 . Commission Consideration
A . Ordinance No . 90-74-62 - Public Hearing
B. Fred Mills - Additional buildings on Mayport Rd .
C . Beaches Leader - Ad
D . Brevard County Resolution - Amtrak
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 8, 1974, AT 8:00 P . M.
PRESENT: L. W. Minton, Jr. , Mayor Pro Tempore
F. W. Fogg
Robert R. Rosborough, II
Robert B. Cook, Sr. , Commissioners
AND R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Gloria June Knight, City Clerk
ABSENT: William S. Howell. Mayor-Commissioner, Out of the City
Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney, Out of the City
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner Minton-
The invocation was given by Commissioner Fogg, followed by the
pledge to the flag.
The Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner Minton stated that Mayor Howell and
City Attorney Oliver Ball are in Tallahassee for the Supreme Court
review of the consolidation case. The absence of Mayor Howell and
Oliver Ball was excused because of City business.
The minutes of the meeting of March 25, 1974, were approved as
written upon a motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner
Rosborough and carried.
Recognition of Iisitors:
Mr. Walter J. Parks, City Engineer, presented preliminary plans for
the installation of another primary pumping station. He pointed out
that the additional water pumping station will take care of the
deficit in primary pumping during the summer peak season. Mr. Parks
stated that within the next twelve months the City should have a
more comprehensive evaluation of water needs for the City. This
fourth primary water pumping station will have a permanent value to
the City and will not become obsolete. It was moved by Commissioner
Rcsborough, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and carried that the City
Manager, along with the City Engineer, be instructed to prepare the
specifications and call for bids to accomplish the installation of
another primary pumping station.
Ordinance No. 90-74-62 - Public Hearing:
Ordinance No. 90-74-62 amending chapter 28-11 (G) (3) cf the Code cf
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 Pro
Tem, Commissioner Minton. Said ordinance was posted in line with
charter requirements.
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He then declared the meeting in session for a Public Hearing.
Mr. L. B. MacDonell, 1535 Selva Marina Drive, stated that he wanted
tc formally protest the passage of Ordinance No. 90-74-62. As an
investor he would be unjustly penalized because the value of the land
would definitely diminish.
Mr. George Bull, Sr. , 47 Eleventh Street, suggested that the City
Commission not pass what he termed a "defensive ordinance. " He
suggested that all multi-family dwellings be placed under the P .U.D.
ordinance.
Mr. Johnny Tucker, 42 Eleventh Street, stated that when he purchased
hi$ property on the oceanfront several years ago he was aware that
it was zoned multi-family and that he hoped that someday he would
be able tc construct a condominium in that area. Mr. Tucker stated
that under Ordinance Nc. 90-74-62 it would be econcmicaW unfeasible
to construct a condominium with 10 units tc the acre and that the
City Commission would be making a mistake without more consideration.
He formally opposed passage cf Ordinance Nc. 90-74-62.
Mr. Fred Mills, 355 Plaza, stated that he did not think 10 units to
the acre is too small, that it depended upon the situation and the
best usage of the land. Mr. Mills formally opposed passage of said
ordinance.
There was a question and answer period concerning the P.U.D. Ordi-
nance, wherein Mr. Vogel explained that the ordinance simply means
the builder must have a "plan, a unit and development" that are all
to be tied together and the P .U.D. Ordinance supercedes any existing
ordinance. The purpose of reducing the 20 units per acre to 10
units per acre is to prevent small lets from being built from
property line tc property line. Mr. Bob Wardrep, Chairman of the
Advisory Planning Board, stated that it was the intent of the
Plahning Board to keep Atlantic Beach e residential community and
that the Board could only make recommendations to the City Commiss-
icr . They have no voting power. Commissioner Fogg moved that
Ordinance No. 90-74-62 be approved. For lack of a second, the
motion failed. Commissioner Fogg withdrew his motion and moved that
Ordinance Nc. 90-74-62 be tabled until the next regular meeting cf
the City Commission. The motion was seconded by Mayor Prc Tem,
Commissioner Minton and ca.rrj,sde
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Fred Mills - Additional Building on Mayport Road:
Mr. Mills presented plans for construction cf three buildings;
offices, stores and a motel complex. The first floor will be
offices and stere rentals; the second floor will be a 41 unit motel.
The third story will be a sun deck 60 feet wide and 320 feet long.
The property is zoned Business "B" and the plans and specifications
meet the Southern Standard Building Code. Commissioner Rosborough
moved that the plans be referred to the Advisory Planning Board for
further study, seconded by Commissioner Fcgg. The vote was:
Aye - Commissioners Fcgg and Rosborough
Nay - Commissioner Cook and Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner Mintcn
There being a tie vote, nc action was taken cn the motion. It
was moved by Commissioner Cock, seconded by Commissioner Fogg and
carried that the plans as submitted by Fred Mills be tabled until
the next regular meeting of the City Commission.
Beaches Leader - Advertisement:
It was moved by Commissioner Fogg, seconded by Commissioner Cock and
carried that the City of Atlantic Beach place an ad in the Leader
for the Beaches Festival Weekend in the amount of $120.00 to be
taken from Account 209-Advertising.
Miss Senior High Pageant - Request fcr Advertisement from Fletcher
Federation of Dad' s Club:
It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Fcgg and
carried that an ad be placed in the Miss Senior High Pageant Pro-
gram in the amount of $15.00 to be taken from Account 209-Advertising.
Resolution Nco 74-4:
Resolution No. 74-4 requesting that Amtrak initiate rail passenger
service along the Florida East Coast was presented. It was moved
by Commissioner Rosborough, seconded by Commissioner Cock and
carried that Resolution No. 74-4 be adopted. Copy cf said resolution
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Chief Stucki stated that with the approaching summer season it will
be necessary to acquire some type of facility to be used as a life
guard station. He has checked cut various city locationsand stated
that there is no feasible place tc build a permanent type station.
Chief Stucki requested permission from the City Commission to
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purchase a small overnight type trailer that could be used on the
beach and moved to various locations. He requested permission tc
purchase this trailer frcm his capital account; not to exceed $900.
It was moved by Commissioner Cock, seconded by Commissioner Fogg
and carried that the Chief of Police be given permission to pur-
chase a trailer, to be used as a life guard station, not to exceed
$900.00. Commissioner Cook was appointed to serve on the committee
along with the Chief of Police.
Mr. Hilliard reported that two 130 H.P . motors had burned up during
the past two weeks at the sewer plant. He requested permission tc
pay the invoice in the amount of $646 .97 for emergency repairs. It
was moved by Commissioner Rosborcugh, seconded by Commissioner Fcgg
and carried that Mr. Hilliard be given permission to pay the in-
voice in the amount of $646. 97 fcr emergency repairs at the sewer
plant.
Mr. Hilliard stated that the Public Works Department have removed
the telephone pole barricades at the north end of Atlantic Beach,
but Jacksonville has done nothing to fix the barricade at Seminole
Beach. The City Commission instructed the City Manager to write
the City of Jacksonville requesting that a fence be erected on
Seminole Beach and report back at the next meeting their response.
Mr. Vogel requested permission to refund the Government Council
of Criminal Justice $674. 34. This represents un-spent money of the
original $5000.00 that was paid to the City for jail renovation.
It was moved by Commissioner Rosbcrcugh, seconded by Commissioner
Fogg and carried that Mr. Vogel refund $674.34 to the Government
Council of Criminal Justice.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner Minton
declared the meeting adjourned.
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L . Minton, Jr.
(SEAL) Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Gloria June night
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO . 74-4
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT AMTRAK INITIATE RAIL
PASSENGER SERVICE ALONG THE FLORIDA EAST COAST
WHEREAS , the United States is presently going through
a time when traditional sources of energy are greatly limited
for transportation that relies on the oil industries ; and
WHEREAS , the economy and continued growth of the State
of Florida rely upon visitors from our sister states and their
travels about the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS , the State of Florida is faced with the possibility
of a slow-down in economic prosperity due to limited modes of
travel ; a result of the energy crisis along the east coast
which borders the Atlantic Ocean ; and
WHEREAS , Amtrak was created by a U . S . Congressional
mandate to operate rail services throughout the United States
for a profit; and
WHEREAS , Amtrak is operated by quasi-governmental and
quasi-private interests in conjunction with twenty-one par-
ticipating railroads throughout the United States ; and
WHEREAS , both the residents of the Florida east coast and
Amtrak , could benefit by establishing routes along Florida ' s
east coast with the Florida East Coast Railway Company , who
presently has usable tracks and stations , so that passenger
service could be furnished to those who wish to visit Florida ,
and so that East Coast residents would have an energy saving
and economical means of transportation .
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COMMISSION
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA , DOES HEREBY
1 . Support the creation of rail passenger services by
Amtrak along the Florida East Coast .
2 . Request that Amtrak conduct a study to determine
the desirability and identify the need for rail passenger
services along the Florida East Coast .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that this Resolution be forwarded
to Amtrak , Washington , D.C . , the Governor of the State of
Florida, the United States Senators and Representatives from
the Congressional Districts within Duval County , and Florida
East Coast Railway Company .
DONE , ORDERED AND ADOPTED, in Regular Session , this
8th day of April , A .D . , 1974 .
William S . Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTESTt
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