09-09-91 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON V V
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 O O
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PRESENT: Glenn A. Edwards, Acting Mayor E E
Robert B. Cook D D
Adelaide R. Tucker, and
John W. Weldon, Commissioner
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AND: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager O E
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney T C
Maureen King, City Clerk I 0 Y
NAME OF ONEN
ABSENT: William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Mayor (Excused) COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Edwards,
substituting for Mayor Gulliford who was out of the country. The
invocation, offered by Commissioner Tucker, was followed by the
pledge to the flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26,
1991, and special meeting of September 3, 1991
Cook x
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, Tucker x x
1991 Weldon x x
Edwards x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
Cook x x
Motion: Approve minutes of the special meeting of September Tucker x x
3, 1991 Weldon x
Edwards x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Recognition of visitors:
Carol Inman, 115 Orange Street, Neptune Beach, complained of
noise from an outdoor band at the Sea Turtle Inn. She said
she lived three blocks from the Sea Turtle and found the band
to be a disturbance in the evening hours and asked that the
city look into the matter and have the Sea Turtle comply with
noise regulations.
Chief Thompson reported the Police Department had received
numerous complaints and would be meeting with the Sea Turtle
personnel in that regard later that week. The matter was
referred to the Police Chief and City Manager for further
attention.
Robert Weiss, 253 Seminole Road, reported he had attended the
recent public hearing in Jacksonville Beach on the proposed
movement of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) . He
said Mayor Gulliford had made a most effective speech on
behalf of all the beaches communities opposing the incursion
of state government into the home rule powers of the beaches
cities. He urged all interested persons to write to Governor
Chiles and Representative Arnall opposing the proposed
westward movement of the CCCL.
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Alan Potter, 374 Second Street, said the Department of Natural
Resources had unsuccessfully attempted to enact similar
regulations a few years ago and he felt they would continue to
try to move the CCCL back in small stages. Commissioner Cook
said he regretted he had been out of town and could not attend
the public hearing but supported the Mayor in opposing the
incursion of state government into the rights of
municipalities.
3. Resolutions:
Commissioner Edwards presented in full, in writing, Resolution No.
91-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ADOPTING THE
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SECTION H, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Cook x x
Tucker x
Motion: Approve passage of Resolution No. 91-28 Weldon x x
Edwards x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
4. New Business:
A. Public hearing requesting approval for Use by Exception to
permit CG permitted uses on property at 1221-1261 Mayport Road
Commissioner Edwards asked Community Development Director George
Worley for his comments in connection with this application for
exception. Mr. Worley reported Mr. Akra felt he was at a
disadvantage in conducting his business because of his CL zoning
classification. He said Mr. Akra was surrounded by CG properties
which attracted potential renters away from his vacant stores. Mr.
Worley reported the Community Development Board had recommended
granting the exception to permit CG uses, with the exception of
24-111(b) (6) "Retail sale of beer and wine." They further
recommended the exception be granted to Mr. Akra personally, as
owner of the property, and that the exception not be transferable
to any other person or to any other property.
Commissioner Edwards opened the floor for a public hearing and
invited comments from the audience. Since no one spoke for or
against the exception, Commissioner Edwards declared the public
hearing closed.
Commissioner Weldon inquired into the criteria for allowing the
sale of beer and wine and Mr. Worley explained that the
Community Development Board tried to limit the number of lounges
and bars but Mr. Akra had indicated he did not intend to rent to
beer and wine establishments.
Motion: Grant use by exception to Vincent Akra (Sr.) to Cook x x
permit CG uses at 1221-1261 Mayport Road, in Tucker x
accordance with the recommendations of the Community Weldon x x
Development Board Edwards x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
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B. Amendment to Naval contracts regarding Commissary/Exchange
Commissioner Weldon reported further negotiations with the Navy
seemed to indicate that the Navy would be willing to pay the
standard Buccaneer rates for service to their facilities and would
accept future increases which were applied to all residents of that
area. However, the number of seats in the restaurant and the
number of other stores in the complex had still to be determined.
Commissioner Weldon hoped to complete contract negotiations this
week.
5. City Manager reports and/or correspondence:
The City Manager reported:
- He had been identifying certain parking areas for resident
parking for the parking decal program. The speed strips had
been installed between 18th and 19th Streets and he was
drafting requests for proposals for engineering services for
traffic and anticipated he would present the proposals to the
City Commission for review in 2 - 4 weeks.
- The Army Corps of Engineers had agreed to extend the beach
renourishment 3,000 feet northwards and Mr. Leinbach was still
trying to get them to continue northwards to Hanna Park.
The Public Works Director reported:
- The contractor had encountered a number of utility conflicts
in connection with the Main Street paving project. It had
also been discovered that no sewer service existed from
Stewart to Levy Road. He had asked the contractor to submit
an estimate for this work, and in the meantime, he would apply
for a permit for this work from Bio-Environmental Services.
When these items were in hand it would be brought to the City
Commission for consideration.
- Mr. Kosoy reported he had received two boxes of briquettes from
Mosquito Control. These briquettes would be put in the catch
basins to control mosquito breeding. Mr. Kosoy said the
briquettes were expensive and a minimum order of $1,500 was
required so he appreciated the two boxes they had been given.
Commissioner Weldon inquired into the status of the drainage
improvement plans for Levy Road. Mr. Kosoy said Connelly and
Wicker should have plans ready shortly.
Commissioner Edwards inquired into the status of the new surge tank
for Buccaneer. Mr. Kosoy said the "Notice of Intent to Issue the
Permit" had been advertised in the Florida Times Union. After
fourteen days, if no complaints were received, the permit should be
issued.
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Commissioner Tucker inquired into the status of the outfall line
repair project. Mr. Kosoy reported a permit would be needed only
for the construction of the maintenance deck. He said the various
agencies involved had required additional information. The testing
had indicated that most of the pilings would have to be replaced
and he was awaiting price quotes from the contractor for this
replacement.
Commissioner Cook inquired into the status of the drainage problems
related to the wier which was removed from the Fleet Landing area.
The City Manager reported on a recent meeting with Haskell Company
representatives and it was the general consensus Haskell would
remedy the situation immediately. The proposal was to cut the
center culvert to accommodate a similar volume of water as the old
system, along with the installation of a wier system for control.
Commissioner Cook also inquired into the status of the project to
install sidewalks between 10th and 12th Streets on East Coast
Drive and Mr. Kosoy said this would be under way as soon as
possible.
Commissioner Cook also inquired into the status of the 16th Street
beach access. City Attorney Jensen said he had scheduled a meeting
with the property owner for the following week.
Commissioner Weldon reported the new sign had been installed at the
Adele Grage Community Center. Roofing and electrical work were
under way. The dais had been removed but the platform was left in
place.
Commissioner Edwards reported the Board of Directors of the Florida
League of Cities was checking into the feasibility of a
Constitutional Amendment to increase the home rule powers of
municipalities.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission,
Commissioner Edwards declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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