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02-23-81 v AGENDA CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA February 23, 1981 Call to Order Invocation and Pledge to Flag 1. Approval of the Minutes of February 9, 1981 2. Recognition of Visitors 3. Correspondence 4. Advisory Planning Board 5. City Manager's Report 6. New Business A. Mike Ash re change in location of Building B at 1089 Atlantic Boulevard (Prior approval of City Commission) B. Mr. Joseph 0. Shaffer re extension of City water lines on Mayport Road to proposed Cypress Cove (located on Assis Lane) 7. Unfinished Business A. George Bull re Selva Marina Garden (Reconsideration) 8. Report of Committees 9. Action on Resolutions A. Resolution No. 81-4 - Budget Transfer B. Resolution No. 81-5 - Budget Transfer 10. Action on Ordinances A. Ordinance No. 81-35-5 - An ordinance for the purpose of borrowing monies from Ocean State Bank for purchase of fire truck ($51,250.00) 11. Miscellaneous Business 12. ADJOURN MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON FEBRUARY 23,1981 AT 8:00FM V V O O PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner T T Alan C. Jensen E E James E. Mhoon D D L. W. Minton, Jr. Catherine G. Van Ness, Commissioners M S AND: Bill M. Davis, City Manager 0 E Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney T C Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk I 0 Y NAME OF ONEN COMMRS. N D S 0 A The meeting was called to order by Mayor Howell. The invocation, offered by Commissioner Minton, was followed by the pledge to the flag. Approval of the Minutes of February 9, 1981 Jensen x Mhoon x Motion:The minutes of the regular Commission meeting of February 9, Minton x x be approved as submitted. Van Ness x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x Advisory Planning Board Commissioner Van Ness reported that they had met with Mr. Gould several nights ago and they were in compliance with the schedule and ready to roll with the 701 project. City Manager's Report Mr. Davis advised that new construction in the City of Atlantic Beach, along with a program of reworking and/pr replacing water meters due to mineral content contained in the City's water supply made it necessary to request permission from the Commission to purchase 100 water meters under the current City of Jacksonville contract with Rockwell Inter- national. Approximate cost for 100 meters is $3,000, and he said adequate funds for the purchase are contained within the budget of the City. Motion:Approve the purchase of 100 water meters under the current Jensen x City of Jacksonville contract with Rockwell International Mhoon x for the approximate amount of $3,000. Minton k x Van Ness x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x New Business A. Mike Ash re change in location of Building B at 1089 Atlantic Blvd, The City Manager explained that Mr. Ash's plans for additional structure at 1089 Atlantic Boulevard had prior approval of City Commission? and PAGE TWO V V MINUTES Names of FEBRUARY 23,1981 Commrs. M S Y N ti New Business - continued - Mike Ash he was in the audience to request a change in location of Building "B" due to a need for better security by relocating the building on the back side of the property. Mr. Ash could adequately control entry into and out of the complex by the relocation. Jensen x x Motion: Approve the plans submitted by Mr. Mike Ash for a re- Mhoon x location of Building B at 1089 Atlantic Boulevard. Minton x x Van Ness x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x B. Mr. Joseph 0. Shaffer re extension of City water lines on Maypor. Road to proposed Cypress Cove (Located on Assis Lane) Mr. Joseph 0. Shaffer, President Arms Corp. of Jax Realtors, re- quested permission to extend the City lines on Mayport Road to thei`- proposed new project located on Assis Lane, to be known as Cypress Cove. He further requested Commission approval to install a master meter at the project to enable them to control the water system distribution and metering as they expect to build a temporary sewer system until such time that sewer facilities are available. The company will develop and ultimately build approximately one thous- and residential units in the area. Mayor Howell queried Mr. Shaffe- as to why he wanted a master meter. Mr. Shaffer answered that this would provide them with the ability to turn the water off if sewer bills were not paid. The Mayor disapproved of the master meter saying that would take the control of the water completely out of the City's hands, and offered the suggestion that perhaps the City could bill the sewer charges on the City's water bills. He also reminded Mr. Shaffer that Arms Corp. of Jax Realtors would have to pay all charges of the line; they will be built to the City's specifications, and Mr. Shaffer or Arms Corp. cannot at any time in the future expect to recover any portion of the cost. Mr. Shaffer advised that he was aware of the stipulation. Mayor Howell suggested that Mr.Davis draw some type of legal agreement with Mr. Shaffer concerning the City handling the billing of sewer charges. Commissioner Minton voiced his objection and stated that he would like to see the legal agreement on billing a private company's sewer charges before the vote was cast. Jensen x Motion: Preliminary approval given subject to other arrangements Mhoon x to be worked out and brought back to the Commission. Minton x x Van Ness x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell x Unfinished Business A. George Bull re Selva Marina Garden (Reconsideration) Mayor Howell announced that at the last meeting a motion was approved to reconsider Mr. George Bull's proposed plans for Selva Marina Garden and the subject was now up for reconsideration. PAGE THREE V V MINUTES Names of FEBRUARY 23, 1981 Commrs. M S Y N _ . Unfinished Business - continued - George Bull - Selva Marina Garden Motion:Approve the Selva Marina Garden subdivision, with the Minton x condition that the streets are dedicated to the City of Van Ness x Atlantic Beach and subject to final approval of the streets and utility lines that must meet the specifications of the code of the City of Atlantic Beach. After the motion was seconded, the Mayor asked if there was any discussion before the vote. A long discussion followed with most of the audience objecting to the project. Mrs. William Stennett, 315 Country Club Lane, strongly objected, and expressed the opinion that the public was not properly informed of the style of construc- tion. She objected to the increased water usage, and increased traffic down Seminole Road. The Mayor commented that the proposal was advertised and the property posted. The new water plant has been in operation for the past year, and the City no longer has a water problem. Mr. James Valenti, 1912 Oak Circle, asked Commissioner Van Ness what prompted her to change her mind and ask for a recon- sideration. She outlined that the plan was first presented to the Commission in December, and had periodically come up since. She specified that she had never objected to the patio home concept, bu: at the meeting following the public hearing she voted no because she wanted the City of Atlantic Beach to have property rights to the streets. This is an expense to the City, but protects the residents that live there. Commissioner Van Ness added that later she met with Mr. Bull alone, and he agreed to dedicate the streets if a reconsideration was moved. Mr. Valenti remarked that he did not perceive any benefit to the city or to the adjoining landowners that would accrue by reason of the proposed subdivision, but he did see many concerns. He also added that patio homes usually have adjacent recreational facilities, whereas these have none. Several residents complained because of no architectural renditions sub- mitted. Mr. Bull answered that this was done at the public hearing, and that two and possibly three builders would be involved. Mr. Valenti stated that with two or three builders constructing anythin; they chose, the subdivision would only be a hodge-podge. A petition opposing the application of Mr. Bull's was presented to the Commission and received by the Mayor to be filed for information purposes. The question was raised if the commercial tract was still under consideration, and Commissioner Van Ness answered no, the matter had been voted down. Mr. Bull added that the commercial tract had been deleted from the new covenants and restrictions. Commissioner Jensen declared that a clear showing had been made and called for a show of hands from the audience objecting to Mr. Bull's proposal. for the patio homes. Almost all raised hands. He then expressed the opinion that the Commissioners should respond to the wishes of the residents that elected them to their office. He added that lots 19 and 28 right next to Seminole Road will not have two houses joined together in the middle of a 100' lot. They each will have one house completely against the most easterly line of the development on a lot size 45 x 95 - 4,275 sq.ft. , and the minimum for the code of the City of Atlantic Beach is 7,500 square feet. He listed several other reasons PAGE FOUR V V MINUTES Names of February 23, 1981 Commrs. M S Y N Unfinished Business - continued - Bull for his objection to patio homes in that area. He referred to Sec. 28-17.1 Planned Unit Development of the city's zoning code, sub- section C, sub-paragraph 3 as a key point and quoted "The area shall be adaptable to a planned unit development and bounded by major thoroughfares, streets, waterways or other external boundarie. , and as far as possible shall have within or through it no major thoroughfares or other physical features which would tend to destro, the neighborhood or community cohesiveness." Commissioner Mhoon expressed the opinion that the project would be a dangerous hodge- podge. There are no plans for a play area for the children,and par ing could present a problem for emergency vehicles. He once again stated that he visualized seeing garbage cans, drive-ways full of cars, and children on bicycles running into each other on the stree . Commissioner Mhoon added that if the Commission approved this type of subdivision it would open the door for other developers to apply for patio homes, and he was highly opposed to zero lot line construction. Discussion also followed on the city's sewer capacit, and the additional traffic on Seminole Road. Following the discussi.n Mayor Howell stated that he could see nothing basically wrong with the development, that Mr. Bull had a valid project that would not utilize any more water and utilities than any other project and that even though many persons would like to see zero growth, it simply can't be that way any more. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked for the vote. Jensen X The motion carried with Commissioners Minton, Van Ness, and the Mhoon X Mayor voting aye, and Commissioners Jensen and Mhoon voting no. Minton X Van Ness ' X * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell X Action on Resolutions A. Resolution No. 81-4. Mayor Howell presented and read in full Resolution 81-4, a resolution transferring certain monies between funds. Jensen X Motion:Passage of said Resolution. Copy of Resolution 81-4 is Mhoon X attached hereto and made a part hereof. Minton X X Van Ness X X * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell X B. Resolution No. 81-5 Mayor Howell presented and read in full Resolution No. 81-5, a resolution transferring certain monies between funds. Jensen X Motion: Passage of said Resolution. Copy of Resolution 81-5 Mhoon X X is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Minton X X Van Ness X * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell X PAGE FIVE V V MINUTES Names of FEBRUARY 23, 1981 Commr s. MS Y N Action on Ordinances A. Ordinance No.31-81 -5 - AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BORROWING MONIES FROM OCEAN STATE BANK FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK ($51,250.00) Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read by title only, on first reading, by Mayor Howell. Jensen X Motion:Said Ordinance be passed on first reading by title only. Mhoon X MintoX X Van Ness X X * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howell X Mayor Howell requested that the rules be waived and present the Ordinance for second reading, on emergency. Commission agreed. Ordinance No. 31-81-5 - AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BORROWING MONIES FROM OCEAN STATE BANK FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK ($51,250. ) Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read by title only, on second reading by Mayor Howell. Jensen X Motion:Rules be waived and said Ordinance be passed on second Mhoon X x reading, by title only, on emergency. Minton X X Van Ness X Public Hearing was set for March 9, 1981 Howell X * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Miscellaneous Business Commissioner Van Ness suggested that if the City continues to have the rash of "arson -set fires" that the City offer a reward, and the Chief of Police added that the city has an ordinance that provides for this matter. There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. (SEAL) Wi iam . 'owe Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: azifialtie) Adelaide R. Tucker City Clerk 7 CITY OF Atlantic - Ratid4 716 OCEAN BOULEVARD—DRAWER 25 ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233 February 23, 1981 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT New construction in the City of Atlantic Beach, along with a program of reworking and/or replacing water meters due to mineral content contained in the City's water supply, makes it necessary that I request permission from the City Commission to purchase 100 water meters under the current City of Jacksonville contract with Rockwell International. Approximate cost for 100 meters is $3,000, and adequate funds for this purchase are contained within the budget of the City. Respectfully submitted, tiii, rJ Bill M. Davis, ity page . r BMD:j1 WILLIAM S. HOWELL JAMES E. MHOON ALAN C. JENSEN L. W. MINTON, JR. CATHERINE G. VAN NESS Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner BILL M. DAVIS OLIVER C BALL MRS. ADELAIDE R. TUCKER CARL STUCKI City Manager City Attorney City Clerk-Treasurer-Comptroller Chief of Police Director of Public Works and Fire Department GLENN A. EDWARDS RESOLUTION NO. 81-4 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS WHEREAS, The City Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach requires that the City Commission approve all budgetary transfers from one fund to another, and WHEREAS, the nature of budgetary systems and those day to day decisions affecting such budgetary systems require transfers from time to time, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, that the following transfers be approved in the 1980-81 Budget: ACCOUNT INCREASE DECREASE 01-510-4000 (Per Diem) $ 1,000 $ 01-510-5100 (Office Supplies) 1,000 01-510-4900 (Advertising) 500 01-510-5100 (Office Supplies) 500 01-572-6300 (Racquetball) 500 01-572-4600 (Repair & Maintenance) 500 01-512-4500 (Insurance) 345 01-599-9900 (Cash Reserves) 345 TOTALS $ 2,345 $ 2,345 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on February 23. 1981 ATTEST: (SEAL) Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk ( RESOLUTION NO. 81-5 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS WHEREAS, The City Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach requires that the City Commission approve all budgetary transfers from one fund to another, and WHEREAS, the nature of budgetary systems and those day to day decisions affecting such budgetary systems require transfers from time to time, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, that the following transfers be approved in the 1980- 81 Budget: ACCOUNT INCREASE DECREASE 01-599-9900 (Cash Reserves) $ $ 6,850 01-522-6401 (Fire Truck) 6,850 TOTALS $ 6,850 $ 6,850 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on February 23, 1981 ATTEST: (SEAL) Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk