04-24-81 v MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC V V
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON APRIL 24, O O
1981 AT 6:30 P.M. T T
PRESENT: William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner E E
Alan C. Jensen D D
James E. Mhoon
L. W. Minton, Jr. M S
Catherine G. Van Ness, Commissioners
0 E
AND: Oliver C. Ball, City Attorney T C
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk I O Y
NAME OF ONEN
COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Howell for the purpose of
discussing the resignation of the City Manager. The Mayor read Mr.
Davis's letter of resignation. The letter is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Jensen x
Motion: Accept the resignation of Mr. Bill M. Davis. Mhoon x
Minton x x
Van Ness x x
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After the vote was taken, the Chair recognized Mr. Bernard C. Gray,
1895 Live Oak Lane, who wished to speak on behalf of Mr. Davis.
Mr. Gray stated that he was a relatively new citizen to Atlantic Beac`i,
but he was impressed enough with the City to purchase a burial plot
at the cemetery located within the city limits of Atlantic Beach.
Mr. Gray said he had met with Mr. Davis on three different occasions
and had found the city manager to be a very accommodating, very
personable, and efficient person. He made a prayer to the City
Commission that the City Manager's resignation be held in abeyance
until Mr. Davis has his day in court. He further stated that the
Grand Jurys do an excellent job, but are journeymen, and subject to
mistakes. Mr. Gray expressed the opinion that the court is the final
decision to determine whether the City Manager is guilty or not guilty.
He further added that he would like to see the Commission take the
resignations of the apparently faithful employees that at this time
are placed under question but have not been proven guilty of anything
wrong be placed in abeyance and give them a vote of confidence to
return to their occupations until such time they are proven guilty
or not guilty. The Mayor thanked Mr. Gray for his comments and stated
that his reason for voting yes was that he had discussed the matter
with Mr. Davis and that Mr. Davis feels that inasmuch as the final
conclusion will be some months away, Mr. Davis feels that it is not
fair to the city to have to remain in a state of limbo for that lengtz
of time. The Mayor assured Mr. Gray that the resignations that have
been presented have been done so in the best interests, as far as
the individuals are concerned, on the part of the City of Atlantic
Beach, and in due respect to their wishes, he had voted to accept
their resignations. A re-vote was taken and it was unanimous to
accept Mr. Davis's resignation.
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PAGE TWO Names of
MINUTES Commrs. MS YN
APRIL 24, 1981
Special called - continued
Mayor Howell asked for a motion to appoint an acting city manager
Jensen x x
Motion: Appoint the Public Safety Officer, Carl Stucki, as Mhoon x
Acting City Manager. Minton x x
Van Ness x
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The Mayor then instructed Chief Stucki to take his seat as Acting
City Manager.
The Mayor suggested to the Commission that they instruct the
Acting City Manager to get with the City Attorney and the City
Auditor to meet with the State Attorney's office to discuss with
him those matters in their presentation that had just been receives,
and to take all necessary immediate steps to correct anything
in those allegations that the Grand Jury feels that are necessary
to correct any deficiencies in this city government. Commissioner
Van Ness asked if any of the Commissioners should also go. The
Mayor answered if any Commissioner wished to go, they certainly
should feel free to do so. Commissioners Minton and Van Ness
expressed a desire to attend the meetings.
Commissioner Van Ness requested that a committee be appointed to
start a search for a new City Manager. The Mayor agreed and
instructed the Commission to start immediately to advertise in
the necessary journals and the Florida League of Cities Municipal
Record. The City Commission agreed unanimously.
Mr. George Bull asked if the Commission could discuss his plat
that had been in abeyance for months. The Mayor answered yes,
if all the engineering problems had been worked out. Mr. Bull
stated that he had sent a letter to the Commissioners relative
to his plans in settling the problems. Mr. Parks stated that he
had just received a letter from Mr. Potter that met with his
satisfaction, and the plat, as presently prepared, in his opinion,
meets the city's requirements. Commissioner Jensen stated that
he had not seen the letter or the plans and moved that the matter
be passed over until they had a chance to review the letter.
Jensen x x
Motion: The matter be passed over for further review. Mhoon x x
Minton x
Van Ness x
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There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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ATTEST: illiam S. owell
Mayor-Commissioner
Adelaide R. Tucker,City Clerk
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April 23, 1981
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
This is to advise that I am calling a special meeting of
the City Commission on Friday night, April 24, 1981, at
6:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the resignation
of the City Manager and the appointment of the acting City
Manager, and any other business that might come before the
Commission at that time.
Please advise me by telephone if you are unable to attend
as it is very important that we have a quorum for this
meeting.
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William S. Howell
Mayor-Commissioner
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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