06-08-81 v AGENDA
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
June 8, 1981
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge to Flag
1. Approval of the Minutes of May 25, 1981
Approval of the Minutes of Special Called Meeting of May 27, 1981
Approval of the Minutes of Special Called Meeting of June 1, 1981
2. Recognition of Visitors
A. Dr. Kathleen Wall re Mental Health Resource Center
3. Correspondence
4. Advisory Planning Board
5. City Manager's Report - Oral
6. New Business
A. Mr. Chuck Brown and Mr. Robin Lumb re Jacksonville Jaycees Public
Service Bench Project
7. Unfinished Business
A. Mr. George Bull re Selva Marina Garden and other developments
B. Margaret and Edward Then re Planned Unit Development application -
193 Beach Avenue - Public Hearing
C. City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan - Regulation of Land Use -
Public Hearing
8. Report of Committees
A. Commissioners Minton and Van Ness re City Treasurer-Comptroller
9. Action on Resolutions
10. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 95-81-23 - An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the
Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Third and Final
Reading - Public Hearing
11. Miscellaneous Business
12. ADJOURN
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON JUNE 8, 1981 AT 8:00 P,M. V V
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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
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AND: Carl Stucki, Acting 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
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 May 25, 1981
Jensen x
Motion: The minutes of the regular Commission meeting of May 25,1981 Mhoon x
be approved as submitted. Minton x x
Van Ness x x
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Approval of the Minutes of Special Called Meeting of May 27,1981
Jensen x
Motion: The minutes of the special called meeting of May 27, 1981 Mhoon x
be approved as submitted. Minton x x
Van Ness x x
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Approval of the Minutes of Special Called Meeting of June 1, 1981 Jensen x
Motion: The minutes of the special called meeting of June 1, 1981 Mhoon x x
be approved as submitted. Minton x
Van Ness x x
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Recognition of Visitors
A. Dr. Kathleen Wall re Mental Health Resource Center
Dr. Wall thanked the Commissioners for the moral and monetary support
given them for the past year and stated she would like to update the
progress of the Mental Health Resource Center giving the services that
are provided now and the number of people served. She introduced her
Board members, Dr. Jim November, a resident of Atlantic Beach, Miss
Bonnie Crews, Director of Research and Evaluation Dept. and Mr. Kim
Ragsdale. Director of the Beaches clinic, which is located at 2985
Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach. Miss Bonnie Crews presented a statistical
fact sheet which shows that since the center opened on December 18,1980
179 beaches residents have been served and 725 direct service contacts
have been provided to clients . 36.31% of the activity has been from
residents of Atlantic Beach. The center charge is $45 00 for one hour
of individual therapy and is adjusted on a sliding fee scale. The average
fee paid is $11.05 per hr, and over half of beaches residents seen pay •
five dollars or less per hour.
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Recognition of Visitors - continued - Dr. Wall
Mr. Kim Ragsdale presented background information of cases on how
the clinic operates. Dr. Jim November presented certificates of
appreciation to the Mayor and each Commissioner.
B. Mr. Lee Ross re request for water hookup not on the agenda
Mr. Lee Ross stated that he was building his home at the north end
of Beach Avenue, which is outside the city, and requested permission
for water service that would feed off the Seminole Road line. The
Mayor asked Mr. Ross, for the record if he clearly understood that
all costs, whatever they may be, of hooking up to the line would
be at the expense of Mr. Ross, and Mr. Ross can expect no recovery
of any of the costs. Mr. Ross stated that he clearly understood
and agreed to pay all costs with no reimbursement expected.
Jensen x x
Motion: Approve cut-in for water service for the residence of Mr. Mhoon x x
Lee Ross which is located outside the city at the north Minton x
end of Beach Avenue. Van Ness x
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Advisory Planning Board
Commissioner Van Ness reported that the next meeting will be held
on Wednesday, June 17, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. and invited all interested
persons to attend.
City Manager's Report
The Acting City Manager requested permission to pay an invoice
in the amount of $3.050.00, submitted by Mr Lynton Tyson, the
city auditor covering services for the past six months. Jensen x x
Motion: Approve payment of $3,050.00 to Mr. Lynton Tyson, CPA. Mhoon x x
covering services for the past six months. Minton
Van Ness x
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Chief Stucki requested permission to order 100 water meters as
requested by the Director of Public Works. They will be purchased
under the state contract in the amount of $2,975.00,
Jensen x x
Motion: Approve the purchase of 100 water meters to be purchased Mhoon x x
under the state contract bid for $2,975.00, Minton x
Van Ness x
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Chief Stucki advised receipt of a letter received this date from
the Florida Department of Transportation stating that they plan to
start redesign part of Mayport Road that will involve the reloaction
of some of the city of Atlantic Beach lines. He suggested that
the map furnished by the Fla. Dept. of Transportation be turned over
to the city engineer, Mr. Parks for his perusal and report back.
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City Manager's Report - continued
Mayor Howell asked Mr. Parks to meet with him as he would like to
call Tallahassee re legislation pending when the state has to move
utility lines.
New Business
A. Mr. Chuck Brown and Mr. Robin Lumb re Jacksonville Jaycees Public
Service Bench Project
Mr. Chuck Brown, Public Relations Director for the Jacksonville
Jaycees who stated that they have operated a project known as The
Public Service Bench Project for more than 20 years, and introduced
Mr. Robin Lumb to present the details on bringing the project into
the City of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Lumb said they propose to place
benches at 12 to 15 locations throughout the city, chiefly at bus
stops, at no cost to the city. A routine scheduled maintenance
on a monthly basis will be provided, and also certificates of insur-
ance are provided in the amount of $300,000. The benches would
display commercial messages, with no advertisement of cigarettes or
alcohol, and could be removed at any time at the directon of the
City Commission or abutting property owners. Commissioner Mhoon moves
and Commissioner Minton seconded a motion to approve the project.
Under discussion before the vote, Mayor Howell pointed out that
the sign Ordinance does not allow any advertising off of the premises
being advertised, and said the sign ordinance would have to be
amended before the project could be approved. Commissioner Mhoon
agreed and withdrew his motion. The City Attorney asked if way other
cities had requested a franchise fee ,and Mr. Lumb answered yes, but
this would place too much of a financial burden on the Jaycees.
After discussion, the Commission suggested that Messrs. Brown and
Lumb consult with the City Attorney who will prepare an amendment
to the current sign Ordinance.
Unfinished Business
A. Mr. George Bull re Selva Marina Garden and other developments
Mr. Bull presented a letter relating to the plat of Selva Marina
Garden that was approved at the meeting of April 27, 1981. He
advised the cost to install the sewer and paving according to the
plans and specifications approved would range upward from $99,000.
He finally determined to accept the bid and proceed with the work,
and is recording the plat of Selva Marina Garden. The City will
be furnished copies as soon as is practical.
Mr. Bull requested that the City Commission determine whether the
streets in the future units are to be private or dedicated to the
City so that he can properly present the plans at the public hearing
on July 13, 1981. No action was taken at that time.
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Unfinished Business - continued
B. Margaret and Edward Then re Planned Unit Development application-
193 Beach Avenue - Public Hearing
The Chair recognized Mrs. Then to present their proposed PUD applica-
tion. She stated that in 1973 she had received approval for the
original Planned Unit Development application to construct apartments
and porches. Finances prevented them from finishing the project.
She presented pictures of her revised proposed addition to one side
of the building. The revised proposal is to install posts on the
2nd story porch and extend the porch all the way over to the 2nd
story addition, and add another bedroom to the 3rd story apartment,
over the 2nd story porch. This would extend to the property line.
The Mayor then announced the application was open for a Public Hear-
ing. Mr. George Bull, Jr. asked if Mrs. Then anticipated increasing
the density, and she answered no, that she only wanted two bedroom
apartments. Mr. Bull also asked if the extension of the porch wouli
give a greater opportunity for fire egress, and she said possibly.
Mr. George Bull, Sr. asked if this application was merely a revision
of a Planned Unit development project, and Mrs. Then answered in the
affirmative. Mr. Malcolm Jones, owner of the next door property on
the south side opposed to the application stating the density is too
tight now, and that Mrs. Then has already encroached onto his set-
back line. He stated that it was his understanding the property is
up for sale and was afraid the property, if sold, would turn into a
slum area. The Mayor asked Mr. Andresen, Chairman of the Advisory
Planning Board, if the Board had approved the application, and he
answered that they did not approve the posts. Commissioner Van
Ness added that a motion was made to approve the project and died
for lack of a second. A citizen asked for a more detailed description
of the proposal and was told the revised plans include two more
bedrooms and install posts on the porch. Commissioner Van Ness asked
about the porch location. Mrs, Then said the porch would go to the
property line. the balcony extends six feet out and overhangs two
feet over the property line. As no one else spoke for or against
the Mayor declared the public hearing closed . Commissioner Mhoon
expressed the opinion that he was very disappointed that the Advisory
Planning Board had failed to make a recommendation and made the
following motion:
Motion: Refer the Planned Unit Development application submitted Mhoon x
by Mr. & Mrs. Then back to the Advisory Planning Board. Minton x
The motion was open for discussion. Commissioner Van Ness opposed
the motion to refer the application back to the Planning Board. She
said a motion made at the last meeting for approval and died for lack
of a second, and the final decision would have to come from the
Commission. She asked Mrs. Then how many units she presently had.
Mrs. Then said she had 10 units and a laundry room on a lot 76 x
240 feet. Commissioner Van Ness stated that was her maximum density
now, and felt the Commission should look to the future and not allow
the property to be overdeveloped.
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Unfinished Business - continued - Then
Mr. Kline commented that when the application went before the
Planning Board the motion was made and died for lack of a second,
which in effect is a no vote. The Mayor agreed, and commented that
only three members were present at the last Advisory Planning Board
meeting. Five members serve on the board. Commissioner Jensen
voiced the opinion that the Planning Board did nothing as there was
no vote. Commissioner Van Ness then called the question on the
motion on the floor.
Jensen x
Motion as noted above: Refer the application back to the Advisory Mhoon x x
Planning Board, with or without revisions, Minton x x
at the Then's discretion. Van Ness X
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C. City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan - Regulation of Land
Use - Public Hearing
The Chair recognized Mr. Marvin Hill, city planner to present the
comprehensive land use plan and traffic circulation element. He
explained that the State of Florida makes it mandatory that each
city develop a comprehensive plan for the use of its land, and the
enabling act adopting the plan points out that once the plan is
ddveloped and adopted it should be amended and brought up to date
every five years with a thorough re-evaluation. Mr. Hill said this
project has been in study and planning stages since 1976. The plan
has nine basic elements, with background and statistical data dating
from 1975, which is volume one, and also includes housing in general,
including sub-standard housing, with much of the material up-dated.
Volume two defines the plan and what it is all about, including
traffic circulation element, land use plan, water, sewer, recreation
and open space, conservation, etc, with emplasis on intergovernmental
elements of the three Beach cities and Duval county in not an engineer-
ing sense, but in a planning sense. Mr. Hill showed a map of Atlantic
Beach and environs, with uses of land in color code. Mr. Hill said
he was now working on the summary document. Mr. Hill explained the
map with uses of land in color code: yellow for low density popula-
tion, brown for medium, etc. on to high density residential and to
light industrial and shopping centers. He said the intent for the
first public hearing is to deal with the land use and asked for any
questions from the floor. The question was asked what was the meaning
of light industrial, and Mr. Hill answered maybe fabrication done
indoors, warehousing, and no manufacturing. Mr. Kline asked if there
would be any changes in the Salt Air subdivision. Mr. Hill said
it is now in the medium density and will stay at present. Mr. Bull,Sr.
wondered why Seaspray was shown in a medium density when it is now
in a low density area, and also the cemetery will have more than
four lots per acre. Mr. Bull added that Selva Marina Garden had
already been approved and would have approximately 28 lots on five
acres so there are already conflicts. Mr. Hill explained that the
Public Hearings were being held for that reason, and any conflicts
would be studied before the next public hearing. He suggested
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Public Hearing - City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan-continmed
that all interested persons attend the next Planning Board meeting
to be held on Wednesday, June 17, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. and voice their
opinions before the next public hearing on June 22, 1981. Mr. Bull,
Jr. asked if a single family residence on a very large lot that is
shown as medium density would mean that perhaps the property can
accommodate more units than the lot presently has. Mr. Hill agreed
that it could , but it does not mean that it is allowed. You would
still have to go through the zoning process. Mayor Howell asked
if the deadline was still July 1, and Mr. Hill stated it was his
understanding a proposal had been made to extend the deadline until
January 1, 1982, but at this time it is still July 1, 1981. As no
one else spoke for or against, the Mayor declared the public hearing
closed. He announced that the next public hearing will be held on
June 22, 1981 at 8:00 p.m.
Report of Committees
A. Commissioners Minton and Van Ness re City Treasurer-Comptroller
Commissioner Van Ness reported for the committee and recommended
that the Commission employ Mrs. Georgette Quigley as Treasurer-
Comptroller for a probationary period of six months. She explained
that in that period of time, Mrs. Quigley and the new city manager
still to be hired would have ample time for a transition period.
The salary discussed was $17,000 annually. Mrs. Quigley was in the
audience and was asked when she could commence working. Mrs. Quigley
thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence and looked for-
ward with great enthusiasm in tackling the new position. She advised
that she would be ready to start work on Monday, June 15, 1981.
Motion: Appoint Mrs. Georgette Quigley as Treasurer-Comptroller Jensen x
for a probationary period of six months at an annual salary Mhoon x
of $17,000, beginning Monday, June 15, 1981. Minton x x
Van Ness x x
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Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 95-81-23- An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the
Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Land Use Plan-Third and Final
Reading - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERN-
MENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT OF 1975; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTEN-
ANCE OF COPIES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Said Ordinance was presented in full, in writing, and read on third
and final reading by Mayor Howell. Said Ordinance was posted in
line with charter requirements. After the reading, the Mayor opened
the meeting for a public hearing. He pointed out that another public,
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Action on Ordinances - continued
hearing would be held on June 22, 1981 on the Ordinance and action
will be taken on June 22, 1981. As no one spoke for or against,
the Mayor declared the public hearing is closed.
Jensen x
Motion: Pass over the Ordinance until the next meeting of June 22, Mhoon x x
1981 and continue the public hearing at that time. Minton x x
Van Ness x
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Miscellaneous Business
Commissioner Mhoon asked how the committee was progressing with
the City Manager's applications and Commissioner Minton replied
that the next meeting would be held on Thursday, June 11, 1981 at
7:30 p.m. He advised that many outstanding applications had been
received and when they have decided on three, Commissioner Minton
requested permission to fly those applicants to the City for personal
interviews. Mayor Howell suggested that Commissioner Minton come
back with an estimate of cost and funds would be provided.
Mayor Howell stated that he had received a call from Judge Howell
stating that because of some very pressing business, he would be
unable to head up the investigative committee. The co-chairman of
the committee, Mr. William Wilson, has agreed to take it over and
hopesto hold a meeting on June 15, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. .
There being no further business. the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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Mayor-Commissione
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Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk
June 18, 1981
Please note corrections on minutes of June 8, 1981.
Page Two under City Manager's Report - line eight and ten should read
$2,975.00 instead of $2,900.75.
Page Seven - under Miscellaneous Business - line three should read
Thursday, June 11, 1981, instead of June 18, 1981.
These corrections have been made on the official file copy.
Sorry,