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04-08-91 v • • CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1991 AGENDA Call to Order Invocation and pledge to the flag 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1991. 2. Recognition of Visitors: 3. Appearances: A. Green Thumb presentation (Myrtle Collins) 4. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of amendment to addendum #5 Gee & Jenson for planning services (George Worley, City Planner) 5. Committee Reports: Report and recommendation from Awards Committee Chairman, Commissioner Edwards relative to: A. Bid 9091-12 Construction of 450,000 gallon basin - Buccaneer B. Bid 9091-13 Re-bid Russell Park Parking Expansion 6. Resolutions: A. Resolution #91-12 transferring funds related to insurance recovery litigation of wetwells (Harry Royal, Finance Director) B. Resolution #91-13 in recognition of National Telecommunicators Week 7. Ordinances: A. Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #80-90-43 regarding Stormwater Management Utility Program B. Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #80-90-44 regarding Stormwater Management Utility Fees C. Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #58-91-14 relative to rehiring retired city employees D. Introduction and first reading of Ordinance #58-91-15 relative to Firefighters and Police Officers as related to the retirement system 8. New Business: A. Approval to decrease Change Order #37 by $129.30 relative to Section H (Wm. Howell, Project Engineer) B. Approval to increase Change Order #39 by $9,214. 75 relative to Section H (Wm. Howell, Project Manager) C. Approval to increase Change Order #41 by $3,040.00 relative to Section H (Wm. Howell, Project Manager) D. Approval to increase Change Order #43 by $2,024 relative to Section H (Wm. Howell, Project Manager) E. Discussion and related action regarding establishment of user fees for recreational facilities (Mayor Gulliford) F. Discussion and related action relative to water line replacement at the south end of Atlantic Beach (Mayor Gulliford) G. Discussion and related action relative to JEA electric bill in the amount of $29,051 .75 (Finance Director Harry Royal) H. Discussion and related action regarding unionization of Fire Lieutenants 9. . City Manager reports and/or correspondence: A. Discussion and related action regarding proposed purchase of property on George Street 10. Mayor to call on City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk: A. Names of nominees for National Leadership Forum (Mayor Gulliford) B. Discussion and related action regarding Clemens litigation (City Attorney Alan Jensen) Adjournment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COM- MISSION HELD IN CITY HALL AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1991 V V O O PRESENT: William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Mayor T T Robert B. Cook E E Glenn A. Edwards D D Adelaide R. Tucker, and John W. Weldon, Commissioners M S AND: Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney 0 E Dorothy M. Strain T C I O Y ABSENT: Maureen King (At conference) NAME OF ONEN COMMRS. N D S 0 --The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford. The invocation, offered by Commissioner Cook, was followed by the pledge to the flag. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1991. Cook x Edwards x x Motion: Approve minutes of regular meeting of March 25, 1991 Tucker x x Weldon x No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x 2. Recognition of visitors: Police Chief Thompson introduced Atlantic Beach' s new police officer, Jerry Shirley. Jerry has worked for the City for several months as a reserve officer and will be starting full-time with the City next week. Mayor Gulliford asked the status of the bid for the new police uniforms. Chief Thompson advised him the bid opening would be April 10, 1991 at 2:00 PM. 3. Appearances: A. Green Thumb presentation (Myrtle Collins) Myrtle Collins explained the program, which is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, offered job training through community colleges and public schools for persons aged 55 and over who were physically able to work and who could meet certain income guidelines. The purpose of the program was to improve the economic and social conditions for older workers and to improve the services that an agency would be able to offer to the community. Green Thumb serves approximately 1,000 workers and since their offices are located in Atlantic Beach, at 1079 Atlantic Boulevard, Ms. Collins wished to familiarize the city with their organization. After enrollment the employees are placed in public, private or non-profit agencies, or in city, county or state government and are required to work approximately 20 hours per week and are paid minimum wage. The City of Atlantic Beach currently has seven Green Thumb workers assigned to the Public Works Department. PAGE TWO V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MSYN 4. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of amendment to addendum #5 Gee & Jenson for planning services. Kim Leinbach explained the proposed change to the contract with Gee & Jenson had been to add special language required by DCA for consultants subcontracting with the city for grant-related work. Cook x Edwards x Motion: Approve amendment to addendum No. 5 to Agreement for Tucker x x Planning Services between Gee & Jenson E-A-P, Inc. Weldon x x Gulliford x Commissioner Weldon inquired regarding the substance of the change and Mr. Jensen explained that the change added a hold harmless clause wherein the consultant agrees to hold the D.C.A. and the city harmless against any claims arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work. No further discussion. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Committee Reports: A. Recommendation and report on Bid #9091-12 for construction of 450,000 gallon basin - Buccaneer Commissioner Edwards reported four bids were received for the construction of 450,000 gallon tank at Buccaneer. After review of the bids it was the recommendation of the Awards Committee that the City Commission accept the bid of the low bidder, International FABCO, Inc. , Longwood, Florida. He said their recommendation was contingent upon FABCO providing the necessary performance and payment bond and insurance coverage. Bob Kosoy said he had contacted the Department of Professional Regulation to make sure FABCO was properly licensed to perform the work. He reported he had been advised by Mr. Rubin of that Department, that a building contractor' s license would be acceptable provided the piping work was done by a licensed utility contractor. The city would require assurance from FABCO in this regard. Mr. Kosoy said the necessary EPA permit had been obtained and he hoped to receive the permit from Bio-Environmental Services this week. Motion: Award contract for the construction of 450,000 Cook x gallon basin at Buccaneer as specified under Edwards x x Bid #9091-12 to International FABCO, Inc. of Tucker x Longwood, Florida in the amount of $492,197.00, Weldon x x contingent upon the receipt of the necessary permits. Gulliford x In discussion before the vote, Mr. Streeter, President of FABCO, said the strict interpretation of the rules required that construction of the underground sewer line be sublet to an PAGE THREE V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MSYN underground utility contractor. He said the electrical work would also have to be subcontracted out and he had not committed to any subcontractors pending the award of the contract. Commissioner Weldon expressed the urgency of this project and asked if Mr. Streeter had licensed contractors in mind to do the work. Mr. Streeter said he hoped to have someone locally available. He stated once the contract was signed there would be 120 days to completion, which may be a problem; however, Mr. Kosoy corrected Mr. Streeter's reference to 120 days to completion to 210 days. With no further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. B. Recommendation and report on bid 19091-13 to re-bid Russell Park Parking Expansion Commissioner Edwards reported five bids were received for the re-bid of Russell Park Parking Expansion, and after review of the bids it was the recommendation of the Awards Committee that the City Commission accept the low bid from Walding Company of Jacksonville, Florida and make award accordingly. Cook x Motion: Award contract for Russell Park Parking Expansion as Edwards x x specified under Bid #9091-13 to Walding Company of Tucker x Jacksonville, in the amount of $67,124.20 Weldon x x Gulliford x Mayor Gulliford noted that notices had been mailed out to many prospective bidders, but observed that several companies which might have been interested in this type of work were not included on the mailing list. After brief discussion the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 6. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS: A. Resolution No. 91-12 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, TRANSFERRING FUNDS RELATED TO INSURANCE RECOVERY IN LITIGATION REGARDING WETWELLS Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution No. 91-12. Cook x Edwards x x Motion: Approve passage of Resolution No. 91-12 Tucker x x Weldon x In discussion before the vote, Commissioner Tucker expressed Gulliford x concern regarding what funds would have been used to offset shortfalls if the insurance reimbursement had not been received and Mayor Gulliford said the shortfall was partly due to cuts in State Revenue Sharing funds. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. PAGE FOUR V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MS Y N B. Resolution No. 91-13 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution No. 91-13. Cook x Edwards x x Motion: Approve passage of Resolution No. 91-13 Tucker x x Weldon x No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. Gulliford x 7. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 80-90-43 - Public Hearing AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES, ADDING NEW ARTICLE IV TO ESTABLISH A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINE THE CUSTOMER BASE, CREATE AN ENTERPRISE FUND, PROVIDE FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION, DEFINE SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 80-90-43 on second and final reading, said ordinance having been posted in accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience. With no comments arising, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Cook x Edwards x Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 80-90-43 on final Tucker x x reading. Weldon x x Gulliford x Commissioner Weldon inquired whether passage of this ordinance was required to meet the Jacksonville schedule for compliance which the City of Atlantic Beach was now going to be required to meet. Mayor Gulliford explained this ordinance related to an EPA mandate that required stormwater discharge permitting by 1992 for communities with a population of 100,000 or greater. However, the State DER had included the beach communities and Baldwin in that requirement, and this had pushed the City's date up an extra two years. The City had investigated the possibility of taking legal action to uphold what the City thought was inappropriate action on the part of EPA and DER. Mr. Weldon understood action had been taken to modify these requirements and thought it should be checked (referring to an article in a newspaper) . Mr. Leinbach and Mr. Kosoy provided the commission with a flow chart outlining alternatives. Mr. Leinbach said Mr. Kosoy had been in contact with the City of Jacksonville and the same engineering firm had been selected by both cities and it was hoped an agreement regarding sharing the cost of engineering services could be negotiated which would represent a savings to both communities. PAGE FIVE V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MS Y N Mayor Gulliford stressed the need for a stormwater utility to provide funds to develop a drainage master plan as well as the maintenance of the drainage system in Section H. Alan Potter, 374 Second Street, also said the city needed to develop a master drainage plan. He said the Florida League of Cities was trying to get the State of Florida to petition the Congress to get some of these regulations stricken from the laws. The City Manager was instructed to provide the Commissioners with a copy of a previously proposed schedule for implementation of a stormwater utility. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. B. Ordinance No. 80-90-44 - Public Hearing AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES, ADDING UNDER ARTICLE IV A SECTION TO ESTABLISH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY RATES, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINE FEE CATEGORIES, ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE, SET ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROCEDURES, ESTABLISH AN APPEAL PROCESS, DEFINE SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 80-90-44 on second and final reading, said ordinance having been posted in accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience. William McGee, 1831 Selva Marina Drive, commented on Section 3.2 and said he felt this point needed clarification. It was explained, after the master drainage plan was completed, if any sub drainage basins existed, the City Manager would be required to compute the capital cost to be allocated to properties within such basin. Mr. McGee felt this needed further clarification. He also questioned whether the ERU value of 1,790 square feet could be challenged. Mayor Gulliford requested that the public hearing be continued at the next meeting and that a representative of CH2M Hill be invited to be present at that meeting to answer any questions. Further action on the ordinance was deferred until the meeting of April 22, 1991. C. Ordinance No. 58-91-14 - Public Hearing AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-276, VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT CONDITIONS, SUBPARAGRAPH (a)(2) , PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE LANGUAGE RELATIVE TO RETIREMENT DATE, AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (c) TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE SIX V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMAS. MSYN Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 58-91-14 on second and final reading, said ordinance having been posted in accordance with Charter requirements. The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience. Dorothy Kerber, 365 First Street, inquired whether this ordinance was drafted with anyone in particular in mind and Mr. Kosoy explained the city currently has one retired employee under contract in the sewer plant and hopes to hire a second on a part time basis. The ordinance would provide the proper guidelines to allow the city to benefit from the experience of these retirees. Since no one spoke for or against the ordinance the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Cook x Edwards x x Tucker x Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 58-91-14 Weldon x x Gulliford x In discussion before the vote, Commissioner Weldon said he felt the rehired retirees would be an asset to the city. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. D. Ordinance No. 58-91-15 - First Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-262, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF FIREFIGHTER AND POLICE OFFICER SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION AS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 633.35 AND 943.14, FLORIDA STATURES; SECTION 2-270(5) TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ACTUARY TO REQUIRE THAT THE ACTUARY BE AN ENROLLED ACTUARY; AND SECTION 2-272 TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CREDITED SERVICE TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE AWARD OF A FULL YEAR OF CREDITED SERVICE FOR RENDERING AT LEAST TEN-TWELFTHS OF A YEAR OF SERVICE. Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance No. 58-91-15 on first reading. Cook x Edwards x x Motion: Approve passage of Ordinance No. 58-91-15 on first Tucker x reading and set for public hearing April 22, 1991 Weldon x x Gulliford x In discussion before the vote, the City Attorney explained the ordinance was required to comply with the recent agreement between the city and the Department of Insurance regarding the city's pension plan. The question was called and was unanimously approved. 8. New Business: A. Approval of Change Order No. 37 in the amount of -$129.30 relative to Section H B. Approval of Change Order No. 39 in the amount of +$9,214.75 relative to Section H PAGE SEVEN V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MSYN C. Approval of Change Order No. 41 in the amount of +$3,040.00 relative to Section H D. Approval of Change Order No. 43 in the amount of +$2,024.00 relative to Section H Cook x Edwards x Motion: Approve Section H Change Orders Nos. 37, 39, 41, and Tucker x x 43 at a total cost not to exceed $800.00 Weldon x x Gulliford x Section H Project Manager Billy Howell explained the change orders as follows: Change Order No. 37 would eliminate approximately 790 feet of treatment swales on Hibiscus Street and add underground drainage on West Ninth Street, representing a decrease of $129.30. Change Order No. 39 would redesign the storm drain at the intersection of Main Street and Levy Road to avoid a Southern Bell junction box. Southern Bell had agreed to reimburse the city for the design cost in the amount of $9,214.75. Change Order No. 41 was for modification of two structures of improper design and the engineers had agreed to absorb this cost in the amount of $3,040.00. Change Order No. 43 was to eliminate a swale adjacent to the Fleet Reserve parking lot to stabilize the parking area. The Fleet Reserve had agreed to pay 75% of the total cost of $2,024.00. The total cost to the city of the four Change Orders would be just in excess of $600.00, after which Mr. Howell felt an amount of approximately $22,000 - $23,000 still remained in the Section H account. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. E. Discussion and related action regarding establishment of user fees for recreational facilities Parks & Recreation Director Rose Blanchard had provided each Commissioner with a proposed schedule of fees and rate structure. She said this would be discussed by the Recreation Advisory Board at its next meeting and Mayor Gulliford asked that it be brought back to the City Commission at the next meeting along with the board's recommendations. The Mayor also asked for a recommendation of the board relative to use of the Russell Park baseball fields by the Little League. F. Discussion and related action relative to water line replacement at the south end of Atlantic Beach Mayor Gulliford said some of the water lines at the south end of the beach were under sized and very old and asked that consideration be given to upgrading that area. Bob Kosoy said he hoped rehabilitation of that area would be included in next year's budget and the work could be undertaken in phases. PAGE EIGHT V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MSYN G. Discussion and related action relative to JEA electric bill in the amount of $29,051.75 The City Manager reported that JEA had incorrectly billed the city for electric service at 902 Assisi Lane. The city had now received a bill for $29,051.75 representing the amount which JEA said the city had been under billed. The City Manager expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which JEA had handled the matter and he recommended the city investigate all options before paying this bill. Motion: Accept the recommendation of the City Manager Cook x regarding payment of the JEA bill and direct the Edwards x City Attorney to convey the city's objection to the Tucker x x matter and pursue an impartial hearing, if necessary Weldon x x Gulliford x No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. H. Discussion and related action regarding unionization of Fire Department lieutenants The City Manager reported the city opposed the inclusion of Fire Department lieutenants as part of the collective bargaining unit on the basis that they have a supervisory role; however, that position had been overruled by the review board. The City's Labor Attorney had indicated he did not feel the law had been followed properly and felt the only recourse would be in the District Court. He felt due to the fact research had already been done the cost should not exceed $1,500.00 and he solicited the wishes of the City Commission. Motion: Authorize the Labor Attorney to pursue in the courts Cook x at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00, the appeal to Edwards x x exclude the lieutenants from the bargaining unit, Tucker x x which had been turned down by PERC Weldon x Gulliford x After brief discussion regarding the responsibilities of the lieutenants and the pros and cons of excluding them from the bargaining unit, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. 9. City Manager reports and/or correspondence The City Manager reported he had contacted Mrs. Sharron regarding a complaint her husband had brought before the City Commission at a previous meeting regarding cables and debris which had been left by Beaches Cablevision and which Mr. Sharron felt was causing hazardous conditions. He said the cable company was scheduled to clean the area up the following day. A. Discussion and related action regarding proposed purchase of property on George Street PAGE NINE V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMRS. MSYN Parks & Recreation Director Blanchard reported she had observed a "For Sale" sign on property on George Street adjacent to property the city had recently purchased. She said the property was assessed at $3,600.00 but the owner, William Sandford, was asking $4,500.00 but that the price was negotiable. Cook x x Edwards x Motion: Authorize negotiation for the purchase of the Tucker x x property in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 Weldon x Gulliford x After brief discussion, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. Bob Kosoy reported the city had received $5,700.00 in settlement for a city truck which had been wrecked. A used truck to replace the wrecked vehicle had been located and he asked authorization to purchase same. Cook x x Motion: Authorize expenditure of the insurance funds Edwards x received for the purchase of a used Ford pick—up Tucker x truck for $5,995.00 Weldon x x Gulliford x No discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported he and Mr. Kosoy had met with the President of the Sea Gardens Homeowners Association regarding the proposed lift station in that area. The Association will hold a board meeting this week and he will report later in this regard. 10. Mayor to call on City commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk A. Names of nominees for National Leadership Forum Mayor Gulliford reported investigation had revealed that sending someone to this Forum would require considerable expenditure on the part of the city and he recommended abandoning the idea. B. Discussion and related action regarding Clemens litigation Mr. Jensen confirmed that the City Commission had received a copy of correspondence regarding settlement of the case. He felt the proposal of $11,000.00 compensation for the land value was reasonable and recommended the city accept same and let the court set the attorney' s fees, all of which would be payable out of Section H funds. Cook x Motion: Accept recommendation of the City Attorney regarding Edwards x settlement of the case and pay $11,000 plus Tucker x x attorneys fees as set by the court Weldon x x Gulliford x No further discussion. The motion carried unanimously. PAGE TEN V V MINUTES NAME OF APRIL 8, 1991 COMMAS. MSYN Dorothy Kerber announced that the JTA would hold a meeting at the JTA offices on Tuesday, April 16, at 5:00 PM and invited those who could, to attend. Commissioner Weldon reported two people from Jacksonville Beach had attended a Hurricane preparedness meeting in Miami recently and those individuals had recommended the beaches cities work out a common plan to be used in the event of a hurricane. Mayor Gulliford said the county was responsible for emergency plans and the Jacksonville Mayor had control of coordinating plans for the county including the beaches cities and Baldwin. The City Manager reported Atlantic Beach had prepared a hurricane plan for the city and Chief Thompson, as coordinator, gave a brief overview of the plan. Mayor Gulliford reported at the next meeting he hoped to present plans for a non-profit tax-exempt housing corporation which has been an out-growth of the Community Development Block Grant and he asked that the City Commissioners be considering potential members to serve on that board. The Mayor also referred to a letter recently received commending Officer Van Nelson and said Officer Van Nelson was one of four officers who had left the Atlantic Beach to take up employment in the City of Jacksonville. He felt that a contributing factor was that the City of Jacksonville was short-falling the beaches communities by about $2 million per year and he urged the City Commissioners to become active to renegotiate the interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. < I WAegdA iiii William I. Gullif.r7 Mayor/Presiding Off\ -II, ATTES T: / Doroth62,t. Lx.,e,...., 71 ,. .i.5 y M. Strain Acting City Clerk