06-08-92 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, June 8, 1992, 7:15 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1992
2. Recognition of Visitors:
3. Appearances:
A. Walk-A-Shore presentation (Michelle Cunningham, WalkAmerican
Coordinator)
4. Old Business:
A. Stormwater Utility update (Jim Scholl, CH2M Hill)
5. Consent:
A. Water and Sewer Committee report
B. Adele Grage Community Center monthly report
C. Request June 26 through July 13 be approved as vacation for
City Clerk Maureen King and appointing Trudy Lopanik as Acting
City Clerk in her absence
6. Committee Reports:
A. Report and recommendation of Awards Committee regarding
sprinkler system for Adele Grage Community Center (Commissioner
Glenn Edwards)
7. Resolutions:
A. Resolution #92-16 authorizing the use of a Consent Agenda and
establishing procedural guidelines
8. Ordinances:
A. Final reading and public hearing of Ordinance #40-92-18 regarding
Continental Cablevision's request to extend their franchise with
the City of Atlantic Beach
B. First reading of Ordinance #80-92-46 concerning impact fees
9. New Business:
A. Request for Use by Exception by James Weber to operate a tree
service business (City Planner George Worley)
B. Request for Use by Exception by Brette Petway to operate a
vegetarian delicatessen (City Planner George Worley)
C. Authorization to solicit grant funds for recreational use (Chief
David Thompson, P&R Director Rose Blanchard)
D. Request to accept proposal for engineering services for water
main replacement from Connelly & Wicker (PW Director Robert
Kosoy)
E. Request to bid for flow meter at Buccaneer Plant (PW Director
Robert Kosoy)
10. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
11. Mayor to call on City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk:
Adjournment
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OMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:15 O O
.M ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1992 T T
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PRESENT: William I . Gulliford, Jr. , Mayor D D
Glenn A. Edwards
Lyman T. Fletcher
Adelaide R. Tucker, and M S
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioners O E
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AND: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager I O y
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney NAME OF ONEN
Maureen King, City Clerk COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford. The
invocation, offered by Commissioner Fletcher, was
followed by the pledge to the flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 26, 1992 .
Edwards x x
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of Fletcher x
May 26, 1992 . Tucker x x
Waters x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried Gulliford x
unanimously.
2. Recognition of Visitors:
Kirk Wendland, Finance Director, introduced Joyce
Shearer, a new Customer Service employee. Mayor
Gulliford welcomed Ms. Shearer to the City of Atlantic
Beach.
Deborah Monte, 596 Seaspray Avenue, complained concerning
a yard located next to her residence. She indicated the
yard contained many parked, inoperable vehicles,
refrigerators, and other various debris, and was a
breeding ground for mosquitos. Don Ford, Code
Enforcement Inspector, stated the City was aware of the
situation and it would be pursued. Commissioner Waters
suggested contacting the Health Department might result
in swift action.
Rita Kisseadoo, 483 Aquatic Drive, complained that yard
waste in her neighborhood had not been picked up
according to schedule. Bob Kosoy, Public Works Director,
explained there was a problem in that particular area and
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the yard waste would be picked up the next day.
Barbara Bonner, 463 Selva Lakes Circle, complained
concerning overgrown drainage ditches in Aquatic Gardens
and she asked the Commission to address this problem. A
long discussion ensued and it was explained the City had
recently cleaned the ditches, but because the city did
not own sophisticated and expensive equipment, the work
had to be done manually and thus was not on the same
standard as if the proper machine were utilized. The
Mayor indicated stormwater management funds would be used
to purchase the proper machine to clean ditches. Bob
Kosoy was instructed to conduct a visual inspection of
the ditches in Aquatic Gardens.
Barbara Bonner suggested placing restrictions on future
developments to ensure that homeowners ' associations
would be formed. It was felt homeowners ' associations
would be a protective device to ensure developments would
be properly maintained. It was suggested the Zoning
Committee, which meets every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00
p. m. at the City Hall, address this matter.
Bob Weiss, 253 Seminole, reported Palm Beach had
expressed support of the City' s position relative to
Senate Bill 1650 regarding setback lines on the
oceanfront. Mr. Weiss distributed information to the
Commission concerning this.
Carson Merry Baillee, 1923 Beach Avenue, reported
rehearsals for an upcoming play "Tocoi Light" were
successfully being conducted at the Community Center and
she invited Atlantic Beach residents to enjoy a free
performance on Thursdays; June 25th and July 2nd and 9th,
1992. Ms. Baillee wished to clarify that the play was
being put on by the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre
and was in no way affiliated with Players By the Sea.
The Commission indicated their understanding that
rehearsals and the performances of the play "Tocoi Light"
were not affiliated in any way with Players By the Sea.
3. Appearances:
A. Walk-A-Shore presentation
Michelle Cunningham, Walk America Coordinator, explained
the Northeast Florida Chapter of the March of Dimes Birth
Defects Foundation would like permission to conduct an
event to raise funds. She reported the Walk-A-Shore was
a night walk and funds raised would be used to support
healthier babies and would begin and end at the Sea
Turtle Inn, Saturday, from 7:00 p. um until 11 :00 p. m. ,
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August 22, 1992. It was determined permits were not
necessary to conduct the event. Ms. Cunningham asked for
volunteer police officers and Police Chief Thompson
explained he would ask for volunteers to assist with the
event, but he would not be able to require police
officers to volunteer. It was determined the walk would
not disturb Sea Turtles, and it was also determined
permission had been granted by the DNR.
4. Old Business:
A. Stormwater Utility update
Jim Scholl, CH2M Hill, gave a presentation concerning the
City' s stormwater utility. He reported Part I of NPDES
Permit was ready to be submitted to EPA. Mitch Griffin
displayed maps which illustrated drainage areas. It was
reported Part II would be prepared for submittal next
year. Mayor Gulliford asked Mr. Scholl to explain the
billing system. Mr. Scholl stated the rate that would be
charged would be evaluated according to the needs of the
city. He explained individual bills could be
calculated based on actual square footage of impervious
area for each property, thus costs for individual
properties could vary.
John Baillee felt that the expense of aerial photography
to determine the individual areas of impervious surfaces
would be a costly endeavor. Mr. Scholl explained the
process would not add an unreasonable amount of cost.
Alan Potter felt the City should petition Congress to
amend the Clean Water Act to delete "stormwater. " He
indicated because of the stormwater language contained in
the Clean Water Act the EPA mandated that cities bill
property owners according to square foot of impervious
area. Mayor Gulliford asked Commissioner Edwards to
report concering any effort on the part of the Florida
League of Cities or National League of Cities to oppose
the stormwater issue concerned in the Clean Water Act.
5. Consent:
A. Water and Sewer Committee report
B. Adele Grage Community Center monthly report
C. Request June 26 through July 13 be approved as
vacation for City Clerk Maureen King and appointing
Trudy Lopanik as Acting City Clerk in her absence Edwards x x
Fletcher x
Motion: Approve consent agenda Tucker x x
Waters x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried Gulliford x
unanimously.
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6. Committee Reports
A. Report and recommendation of Awards Committee
regarding sprinkler system for Adele Grage Community
Center
Commissioner Edwards reported the Awards Committee met on
Friday, June 5, 1992 to receive bid for Fire Protection
Sprinkler System at Adele Grage Community Center. He
indicated two bids were received; Wiginton Fire
Sprinklers bid $14, 800, but did not include the wet tap
in their bid. Instead, it was added as an alternate in
the amount of $3,000. Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers
bid $15, 000 including $336 for the wet tap. Commissioner
Edwards recommended accepting the low bid from Wayne
Automatic Fire Sprinklers in the amount of $15, 000. Edwards x x
Motion: Accept the low bid from Wayne TTx x
uckerer
Automatic Fire Sprinklers in the amount of Waters x
$15,000.00 to provide sprinkler system for Waters x
Gulliford
Adele Grage Community Center x
A discussion ensued and it was explained the sprinkler
system would encompass all levels of ceiling in the
building.
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. Resolutions:
A. Resolution #92-16
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution
92-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A CONSENT AGENDA;
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Edwards
Fletcher x
Motion: Approve Resolution 92-16 Tucker
Waters x
A discussion ensued regarding amending Resolution 92-16 Gulliford
by deleting "Section 3, i. first reading of ordinances. "
Edwards x
Substitute Motion: Delete "i . first reading Fletcher x x
of ordinances" and approve Resolution 92-16, Tucker x
as amended. Waters x x
Gulliford x
A discussion ensued and it was determined if an item
appeared on the Consent Agenda it could easily be removed
for discussion and acted upon separately.
The question was called and the motion carried
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unanimously.
8. Ordinances:
A. Ordinance #40-92-18 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH DELETING
ORDINANCE NOS. 40-79-9, 40-80-10, 40-80-11, 40-85-12, 40-
85-13, 40-87-15, AND 40-89-16 IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND
PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE
TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE
GRANTING OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR CITY REGULATION
OF THE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM, PROSCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION OF THE FRANCHISE PROVISIONS; AND ESTABLISHING
GENERAL RULES FOR THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED
BEFORE GRANTING A FRANCHISE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, ordinance
No. 40-92-18, said ordinance having been posted in
accordinance with Charter requirements. He opened the
floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the
audience.
Ray Salman referred to Page Three, B. , Franchise Fee,
which provided the Grantee donate to the City $5, 000
payable October 1 of each year during the course of the
ordinance. Mr. Salman suggested this money should not be
placed in the City' s General Fund but rather be placed in
a fund set aside for recreational activities for the
City.
Commissioner Waters agreed with Mr. Salman and indicated
he also would like to see the funds used for recreational
purposes, only.
J. P. Marchioli asked if the City ever received a report
from the cable company concerning down-time. Dr. Salman
indicated there was a provision in the contract, Page
Five, Section 7 (G) Response to Service Interruptions,
that addressed down-time. It was determined the
provision did not require the cable company to provide
monthly reports to the city.
Alan Potter felt it should not be the burden of the
customer to ask for a refund when cable service had been
interrupted. Dr. Salman indicated no where in the
country was there a system developed whereby a cable
company would know automatically which house was without
cable for a hour or two hours.
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Since no one wished to speak further the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Edwards x
Motion: Approve Ordinance #40-92-18, as Fletcher x x
amended; Under Section 7, G, Response to Tucker x
Service Interruptions, add the following: Waters x x
it will be the responsibility of the Gulliford x
Cable Company to inform the City Manager,
in a written report, of the time, cause,
and duration of outages during the
preceeding month.
Commissioner Tucker referred to the $5, 000 franchise fee
and it was decided the distribution of these funds would
be discussed during budget hearings.
Commissioner Fletcher stated that the intent of the
contract was that it could be reviewed at other times in
addition to the mandatory times specified in the
contract, and he indicated he would like the minutes to
reflect that intent. Commissioner Fletcher referred to
outages and he indicated the contract specified the cable
company must provide notice to the city at least annually
in a form satisfactory to the City of the method of
obtaining a credit for service interruptions. He wanted
the public to understand it was possible to obtain refund
in the event cable service was suspended because of
storm, etc.
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. Ordinance #80-92-46 - First Reading
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance
80-92-46
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED
FOR EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS FOR SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION
AND IMPACT FEES, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Edwards x x
Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 80- Fletcher x
92-46 on its first reading and set public Tucker x x
hearing for June 22, 1992 Waters x
Gulliford x
The City Manager felt that "existing buildings or
structures" should be changed to "new or existing
buildings or structures. " He indicated that change would
make it possible for the city to assist Habitat and
organizations of that nature. It was felt the language
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in the ordinance referred only to sewer fees and should
include a similar section for water fees.
Commissioner Waters indicated he would like to have
hardship defined more clearly and the City Manager and
City Attorney were asked to provide a criteria for
determining hardship.
The question was called and the motion was carried
unanimously.
9. New Business:
A. Request for Use-by-Exception by James Weber to
operate a tree service business
George Worley, City Planner, presented a request for use-
by-exception to operate a tree service for James Weber,
1620 Main Street. He reported the Community Development
Board recommended that the Use-by-Exception be granted to
Mr. Weber' s business only and not run with the land. The
Board also stipulated that Mr. Weber not increase the
number of business related vehicles stored on-site, or
the type and frequency of work performed there.
Mayor Gulliford opened the floor for a public hearing and
invited comments from the audience.
Mr. Weber explained he had lived at 1620 Main Street
since 1986 and he had run a neat and orderly business.
Since no one wished to speak the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Motion: Grant Use-by-Exception to operate Edwardslex x
Tree Service at 1620 Main Street provided that Tkcrer x x
it begranted to applicant, James Weber, onlyTucker x
PP Waters x
Gulliford x
Commissioner Fletcher indicated this was a residential
neighborhood. Mr. Weber stated that his property
consisted of four acres which he intended to maintain in
an orderly fashion.
The question was called and the motion carried by a 4-1
vote with Commissioner Waters voting nay.
B. Reqeuest for Use-by-Exception by Brette Petway to
operate a vegetarian delicatessen including the sale
of alcoholic beverages
George Worley presented a request for Use-by-Exception
for an Occupational License to operate a vegetarian
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delicatessen including the sale of alcoholic beverages
for Brette Petway, 363-14 Atlantic Boulevard. He
reported the zoning and licensing regulations permit the
operation of a delicatessen however the sale of alcoholic
beverages was limited by seating capacity of the
establishment. The proposed deli did not provide
adequate seating to meet the minimum requirements. He
indicated the Community Development Board recommended the
request be granted.
Mayor Gulliford opened the floor for a public hearing and
invited comments from the audience.
Ed McDaid, 154 East Coast Drive, stated he felt there
were too many establishments serving alcoholic beverages
in the neighborhood and that he was having problems with
noise, fights, and related problems which occurred near
his residence.
Sydney Abrahams, 42 East Coast Drive, opposed the
granting of the use-by-exception. He felt there were too
many alcoholic beverage establishments in the community
and he was against opening another establishment.
Brette Petway explained her business was not a bar but a
vegeterian delicatessen. She indicated she planned to
serve a glass of wine or beer to be enjoyed with food.
She indicated she did not intend to stay open until late
at night and she indicated at the present time she did
not serve dinner.
Since no one wished to speak further the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
A discussion ensued and Commissioner Waters felt since
there already was a parking problem at North Shore, the
opening of another establishment that would serve
alcoholic beverages would compound the parking problem.
Commissioner Fletcher felt the small size of the
delicatessen made it significantly different than the
other large scale establishments, and that the businesses
at North Shore should be supported.
Motion: Grant Use-by-Exception for an Occupational Edwards x x
License to opereate a vegeterian delicatessen Fletcher x x
including the sale of alcoholic beverages at 363- Tucker x
114 Atlantic Blvd. , provided that it be granted to Waters x
applicant, Brette Petway, only Gulliford x
A discussion ensued concerning the time the establishment
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would close and it was felt it should not close later
than 9:00 p. m.
The question was called and the motion carried by a 4-1
vote with Commissioner Waters voting nay.
C. Authorization to solicit grant funds for recreational
use
David Thompson, Police Chief, reported the city received
approximately $9, 500 through the PAVE (Providing
Alternative to Violent Encounters) Grant; including 25
percent matching funds budgeted in the Police Department
budget, thereby making available $11, 875 to be used for
drug education and recreation programs. He added the
grant was limited to education and recreation and may not
be used for actual law enforcement efforts. He reported
the Police Department would like the money used in the
Donner Park area, to be administered by the Parks and
Recreation Department. A modular building would be
rented as of August 1, 1992, including office furniture,
telephone and recreation supplies and would be used for
the existing programs in Donner Park. Chief Thompson
recommended staffing this facility for seven hours per
day in the summer and after school through December 31,
1992 from 3:00 p. m. until 6:00 p. m. daily.
Chief Thompson asked the Commission for authorization to
spend the PAVE grant of $9, 500 plus 25 percent matching
funds from the Police Department on enhancements to
Donner Park as outlined above.
Edwards x x
Motion: Authorization to spend PAVE grant of Fletcher x
$9, 500 plus 25 percent matching funds from the Tucker x
Police Department Budget on enhancements to Waters x x
Donner Park, to be administered by the Parks Gulliford x
and Recreation Department
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
D. Request to accept proposal for engineering services
for water main replacement from Connelly & Wicker
Bob Kosoy, Public Works Director, recommended accepting
the proposal of Connelly & wicker, Inc. for engineering
services for water main replacement for 1st Street, 9th
Street, and 11th Streets.
Edwards x x
Motion: Accept proposal of Connelly & Wicker, Fletcher x x
Inc. to provide engineering services for water Tucker x
Waters x
Gulliford x
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main replacement for 1st Street, 9th Street,
and 11 Street, in the amount of $9, 900.00
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
E. Request to bid for flow meter at Buccaneer
Plant
Bob Kosoy recommended Commission approval to seek bids on
influent flow meter at Buccaneer Waste Water Treatment
Facility. He reported $71, 500 was included in the budget
for sewer line replacement.
Motion: Approval to seek bids on influent Edwardslx x
Tekerer x
flow meter at Buccaneer Waste Water Treatment x
Tucker x
Facility Waters x
The question was called and the motion carried Gulliford x
unanimously.
10. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
Commissioner Waters referred to the Take Pride Project in
Royal Palms and asked Don Ford, Code Enforcment
Inspector, to give a report. Mr. Ford reported he had
sent out 57 letters to property owners on Cavalla Road
and had received very good response.
Commissioner Tucker asked that garbage cans be returned
to the property rather than being left in the middle of
the street.
Mayor Gulliford announced on June 20, 1992 there would be
a Donner Neighborhood Ccorporation Improvement banquet at
Days Inn Oceanfront. He encouraged Commissioners to sell
tickets, and he indicated it was for a very worthy cause.
The Mayor referred to a letter from Lex Hester regarding
Barge Canal money. The letter indicated the Mayor of
Jacksonville was supportive of the City' s request, and
would like the City to suggest projects where the money
could be utilized.
The Mayor referred to a letter he had received from
Christopher White, Counsel to the Beaches Hospital Taxing
District, relative to the Interlocal Agreement, said
letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The
letter was referred to James Jarboe.
The Mayor referred to the Vienna Schnitzel House and he
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felt it was in deplorable condition. Don Ford was asked
to address this problem site.
The Mayor referred to the problem of abandoned shopping
carts and read an amendment to the nuisance section of
the city' s code which had been adopted by the city. The
City Manager agreed to contact stores and provide them
with a copy of the City' s ordinance regarding abandoned
shopping carts. The City Attorney was asked to provide
the Commission with a legal opinion concerning what could
be done to alleviate the problem.
There being no further business the me journed at
10:40 a. m.
William I . Gull ., .
Mayor/Presiding Of' -
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June 8, 1992
Honorable William Gulliford
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Mayor Gulliford:
As you may or may not be aware, the Beaches Public Hospital
Special Taxing District is currently being assessed a collection
fee from both the City of Jacksonville Property Appraiser and the
City of Jacksonville Tax Collector. These are statutorily
authorized fees that can be assessed and collected for the services
these offices provide to the Taxing District in the appraisal of
property and collection of taxes relating thereto.
The Taxing District has disputed the validity of these
assessments, both from a legal standpoint, and from the standpoint
of it being a violation of the original Inter-Local Agreement. The
reason for that is the assessments work a form of double taxation
on the taxpayers residing within the district and the beach
communities.
I have discussed the matter with John Delaney and he is in
agreement that this can be considered one of the issues to be
included in the current discussion of the revision of the Inter-
Local Agreement. From my understanding, a list was to be submitted
by each community on those issues that they wished to be included "
in the Inter-Local revision.
As general counsel for the Taxing District and on behalf
thereof, I do respectfully request that you include in your list
the waiver of the collection of assessments by the Property
Appraiser's and Tax Collectors offices as part of the Inter-Local
revision. This is an issue that will directly impact the residents
of the beaches area and is a proper subject for inclusion within
this discussion.
CRABTREE FORD JETER. EA.
Honorable William Gulliford
June 9 , 1992
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I am available to speak with you regarding this, but in light
of the deadline in submitting the list, I wanted to provide this
letter to you as soon as possible.
Again, this is a matter that directly affects the residents of
your City and your cooperation in this regard will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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June 8, 1992
Honorable William Gulliford
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Mayor Gulliford:
As you may or may not be aware, the Beaches Public Hospital
Special Taxing District is currently being assessed a collection
fee from both the City of Jacksonville Property Appraiser and the
City of Jacksonville Tax Collector. These are statutorily
authorized fees that can be assessed and collected for the services
those offices provide to the Taxing District in the appraisal of
property and collection of taxes relating thereto.
•
The Taxing District has disputed the validity of these
assessments, both from a legal standpoint, and from the standpoint
of it being a violation of the original Inter-Local Agreement. The
reason for that is the assessments work a form of double taxation
on the taxpayers residing within the district and the beach
communities.
I have discussed the matter with John Delaney and he is in
agreement that this can be considered one of the issues to be
included in the current discussion of the revision of the Inter-
Local Agreement. From my understanding, a list was to be submitted
by each community on those issues that they wished to be included `
in the Inter-Local revision.
As general counsel for the Taxing District and on behalf
thereof, I do respectfully request that you include in your list
the waiver of the collection of assessments by the Property
Appraiser's and Tax Collectors offices as part of the Inter-Local
revision. This is an issue that will directly impact the residents
of the beaches area and is a proper subject for inclusion within
this discussion.
CRABTREE FORD S JETER. P A.
Honorable William Gulliford
June 8, 1992.
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I am available to speak with you regarding this, but in light
of the deadline in submitting the list, I wanted to provide this
letter to you as soon as possible.
Again, this is a matter that directly affects the residents of
your City and your cooperation in this regard will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Christopher A. White
CAW/rgc
cc: Mr. toy Deese